Revised Poll for the Date of the 4th Semi Annual Gersnet Dinner

[BrahimHemdani 1]

OK guys, it's that time of year again, well nearly, so let's get started with sorting out a date.

 

I can see 4 possible contenders:

 

Sat 07 Nov v Alloa Athletic The advantage of this date is that we know it's a Saturday 3.00pm fixture, making it easy to plan; the disadvantage is that it means that would be unlikely to get a restaurant to ourselves for more than a couple of hours, which is an issue in terms of a speaker.

 

Sat 14 Nov v Dumbarton Same as above.

 

Also both the above dates are a bit early to my mind (last year's Christmas Dinner was on 6 Dec) and I will be away so someone else will need to organise; which some might see as a double advantage.

 

Sat 12 Dec v Morton The disadvantage here is that the date and time are not yet confirmed but it does seem unlikely they will be moved and also as above if the date and time are not moved then it is unlikely we will get a restaurant to ourselves for more than a couple of hours, which is an issue in terms of a speaker.

 

Sat 26 Dec v Hibernian The Hibs game is the only home match that has been moved in the first half of the season so far but it seems relatively unlikely that it will be moved away from Boxing Day but more likely an early KO. However, a move to the Sunday cannot be rued out. The obvious disadvantage is that if it goes ahead on Boxing Day, then that will be very difficult if not impossible for many folk due to family commitments. The advantage is that if it is an early KO we might get a restaurant to ourselves for the afternoon/early evening and even more so if it is moved to the Sunday.

 

If we go for either of the December dates then I might need a deputy convener, as I will out of the country from 7 to 29 November, volunteers please PM, if you're too embarassed to come forward in public.

 

Unless there's a runaway winner, I'll leave this open till the 12th of September as I'm away on Saturday for 2 weeks. Once we get a result on the date we can think about restaurants, though I don't think that is going to be very difficult.

Edited August 26, 2015 by BrahimHemdani

[rbr 1,270]

Saturday 12th Dec suits me , and I dont mind helping organise it mate

[BrahimHemdani 1]

Saturday 12th Dec suits me , and I dont mind helping organise it mate

 

Please cast a vote in the poll, rbr and offer noted with thanks.

[rbr 1,270]

Ok mate , on my phone so will do when I get home

[Bluedell 5,716]

The speakers have been great but I don't think it's necessary to have one every time if it causes problems.

[Bluedell 5,716]

I don't think 12 Dec is that suitable as many people will have work Christmas parties. Also every restaurant will very busy and many have restricted menus.

 

Many people will have family commitments on 26th Dec and again I don't think it would be that suitable.

[rbr 1,270]

Just been told our Xmas away day Oot to Dublin is dec 12th aghhh

[Frankie 8,684]

I think either of the November dates would be better for me. My diary is pretty full already for December...

[stewarty 2,063]

My missus is now working at the weekends so pretty much kyboshes my involvement unless I get a babysitter. Will keep tabs on whatever is agreed and might be able to sort something nearer the time.

[BrahimHemdani 1]

I don't want to influence voting too much but just to reiterate that I will not be here on either November date, so someone else will need to organise. (In theory I could organise in advance and not attend but that wouldn't be much fun. )

 

Would QoS on 17 Oct be too early or would Jan 16 v Livingston or Jan 30 v Falkirk be too late?

 

I can amend the poll (and start again) if these dates are viable alternatives.