December Meet -Lugano- Dec 30th
Aug 17, 2006 | 5:45 pm
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What will almost certainly be the final F/T Meet of 2006 will be held in Lugano, Switzerland, on Saturday, Dec 30 at 8 pm.
To be more precise, it will be held in the village of Canobbio, which is about 4 kilometers outside of Lugano.
It will start with dinner at the Grotto Ticinese , Via Cantonale, I Grotti 2, an excellent restaurant, of a type particular to the Ticino region of Switzerland, and very reasonable in price. It specializes in grilled meat dishes (although many other choices are available) and for the more adventurous among us, it usually has not only steak, veal, and pork but also wildlife including venison, rabbit, and boar.
If anyone wants to call the restaurant, its number is 091-967 1226.
Afterwards, we will go to my girlfriend's home in Canobbio to enjoy some brandy and chatting.
How to get to Lugano:
From most places in the world: Fly into MXP (Milano) and either rent a car or take a direct bus from the airport.
From a few isolated airports in Europe: Fly into the Lugano Airport. It is a bit outside of town, tiny, and I don't know if it has a car rental agency. There is, however, a shuttle bus into the center of Lugano. The closest train station is about a 15 minute walk from the airport in Agno.
From reasonably close European cities: Take the train or drive in on E35 (known as A2 in Switzerland and A9 in Italy).
Definite List (The Meet is definite as soon as we have six on this list).
Dovster
alex0683de
okflyer
jhm
airoli
chrissxb
FLYGVA
RalfKrippner and Sylvia
To be more precise, it will be held in the village of Canobbio, which is about 4 kilometers outside of Lugano.
It will start with dinner at the Grotto Ticinese , Via Cantonale, I Grotti 2, an excellent restaurant, of a type particular to the Ticino region of Switzerland, and very reasonable in price. It specializes in grilled meat dishes (although many other choices are available) and for the more adventurous among us, it usually has not only steak, veal, and pork but also wildlife including venison, rabbit, and boar.
If anyone wants to call the restaurant, its number is 091-967 1226.
Afterwards, we will go to my girlfriend's home in Canobbio to enjoy some brandy and chatting.
How to get to Lugano:
From most places in the world: Fly into MXP (Milano) and either rent a car or take a direct bus from the airport.
From a few isolated airports in Europe: Fly into the Lugano Airport. It is a bit outside of town, tiny, and I don't know if it has a car rental agency. There is, however, a shuttle bus into the center of Lugano. The closest train station is about a 15 minute walk from the airport in Agno.
From reasonably close European cities: Take the train or drive in on E35 (known as A2 in Switzerland and A9 in Italy).
Definite List (The Meet is definite as soon as we have six on this list).
Dovster
alex0683de
okflyer
jhm
airoli
chrissxb
FLYGVA
RalfKrippner and Sylvia
Last edited by Dovster; Dec 23, 2006 at 12:02 am
Aug 17, 2006 | 11:52 pm
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I'd definitely be interested. More in Lugano than in Milan and more in the later part of the timeframe you gave. Possibly between christmas and new years...?
Aug 17, 2006 | 11:57 pm
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Originally Posted by ralfkrippner
I'd definitely be interested. More in Lugano than in Milan and more in the later part of the timeframe you gave. Possibly between christmas and new years...?
Aug 18, 2006 | 1:09 am
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Between Christmas and New Years is perfect! I am looking forward to seeing more of MXP than my overnight on the way back from LCA allowed.
Aug 18, 2006 | 1:28 am
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Originally Posted by Mrp Alert
Between Christmas and New Years is perfect! I am looking forward to seeing more of MXP than my overnight on the way back from LCA allowed.
On the other hand, while summer is fantastic in Lugano (and miserably hot in Milan) during December Milan generally has a lot more to offer.
Aug 18, 2006 | 1:42 am
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Originally Posted by Dovster
That would be fine with me -- I'll go with whatever the majority says.
Aug 18, 2006 | 1:52 am
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Originally Posted by okflyer
Dovster, How long does a meet normally last?
If memory serves, Ralf and his semi-incredibly beautiful wife did the same thing for the Venice Meet. They were there only for the dinner while others stayed several days.
The important thing is the dinner. Anything else is just icing on the cake.
Aug 18, 2006 | 2:42 am
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Hi Dov,
put me on the tentative list - I should be done with exams by the 14th, it's just a matter of whether I would be in Switzerland or Germany by the time the meet rolls around.
Would prefer Lugano over Milan, but would try to make either place.
Cheers,
Alex
put me on the tentative list - I should be done with exams by the 14th, it's just a matter of whether I would be in Switzerland or Germany by the time the meet rolls around.
Would prefer Lugano over Milan, but would try to make either place.
Cheers,
Alex
Aug 18, 2006 | 2:57 am
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Originally Posted by Dovster
A Meet lasts as long as two or more attendees want it to. For example, we had a Meet in Israel last year with official arrangements for 4 days. Some stayed on and made it a week long meet. Others came only for the dinner on the first night -- for them, it was a three hour meet....
The important thing is the dinner. Anything else is just icing on the cake.
The important thing is the dinner. Anything else is just icing on the cake.
Aug 18, 2006 | 3:27 am
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Alex, it was my pleasure to add you to the list.
If it is going to be in Lugano, we will probably need somebody to make the arrangements (which shouldn't require more than restaurant reservations).
As I said earlier, I know a very nice place in Milano and can handle the reservations there.
If it is going to be in Lugano, we will probably need somebody to make the arrangements (which shouldn't require more than restaurant reservations).
As I said earlier, I know a very nice place in Milano and can handle the reservations there.
Aug 18, 2006 | 5:50 am
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Originally Posted by CDG1
So you have given up on Monte Carlo? 
1. BEYFlyer being able to make it.
2. Cholula forking out for our airfare and hotels.
Sadly, neither came to pass.
Daydream, you have been added to our list.