Me Chair, Mr Secretary and fellow Mites,
Due to the fact that the lapa's are not available I had a chat with Mads this morning and decided to vist Rietvlei again to speak to management at Rietvlei to chose between the picnic spot at Maraisdam or the Coffee shop. The following transpired from the meet with management:
Only groups of 20 max are allowed at Maraisdam. I was also told that it is normally very noisy at the picnic area and people normally invade group area's.
I went to the Coffee Shop and had a meeting with Renè. They are more than willing to be of service to our whole group. They have a special area way from the normal picnic area under two huge oak trees that they set aside for us. The following is included:
1. Tables draped with table cloths, crockery, normal glasses and cutlery needed for the braai;
2. Chairs;
3. Two big Braai's including wood for the braai's;
4. Tea and coffee will be available when we start our meet; and
5. Although they don't have a liquor license, they will have somebody available for people who wants to order soft drinks for their own account and they have ice for own account.
Total cost for the above is R 750.00 for the day that we as a group will have to pay.
REMEMBER All the side dishes (pap & sauce, Potato salad, carrot salad, mixed salad and buns) already sponsored and paid for, however feel free to bring any other dish if you wish.
Where will the official meet be?
The Coffee Shop (maps are available at reception)
When you enter the terrain, our spot is on the right of the building under the two oak trees.
When does the official meet starts?
12:00/12pm (12 uur die middag)
Do we have to pay an entry fee?
Yes unfortunately.
R 40.00 per adult
R 20.00 per child
R 5.00 (child 0-5years old)
R 20.00 for pensioners
When do we have to leave the park?
Gates closes at 18:00/6pm (6 uur die aand)
Do we have to fly our yellow ribbons?
Yes Please.
What should we bring with
Something warm for the cool air later during the day;
Meat for the braai;
Wine glasses for those who drink wine (the shop don't have wine glasses);
Ice for all the Amarula AASS's, cheerleaders etc.; and
last but not least your own special Dop!!
Hope the above answered all the questions that arose.
I personally can't wait for Saturday 21 April 2012
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Those who I met via this call...and I dont mention you....thanks...sorry but Im an old woman and cant remember all the names.....Heksie and Waterbuck...welcome to this crazy forurm!!! 
Aunty Dot...take care...dont let them entice you and you can have a wobble or two...but beware of those guys trying to take advantage of you 
We had so many laughs, still have a pain in my side from laughing, and sjoe, trying to keep Scipio away from Auntie Dot was also a mission...she is such a charming lady 
We must certainly do this again soon 
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