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Title: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: Troyskie on May 01, 2015, 04:18:31 PM
G'day fellas, I'll be heading US way later this year & will be in New York, most likely LI, then to LA, San Diego, & possibly Santa Barbara. I'm not certain of timing or all of my destinations as work is sending me & I don't really know how much time I'll have off, but I'd love to hook-up and have a beer with some of you guys. Any takers? :drinks:
Troy
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: FJmonkey on May 01, 2015, 06:41:19 PM
Hell Yes, I am in the general LA area. PM me and if possible we can have a pint or two.  :drinks:
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: Troyskie on May 01, 2015, 10:18:14 PM
 :drinks: cool mate, I'll PM shortly
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: oldktmdude on May 02, 2015, 02:07:25 AM
   You haven't got to go that far to find somebody to drink with. I''l have a beer with you anytime.  Pete.   :drinks:
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: Troyskie on May 02, 2015, 02:20:32 AM
I'll be seeing you much sooner buddy!
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: Mike 86 in San Dimas on May 04, 2015, 10:43:27 PM
I like beer, cervesa too. Don't like FJ Monkey too much, but if beer is involved I 'll ride with you guys. Hope it works out man.
Mike
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: Troyskie on May 05, 2015, 09:29:10 PM
Cool Mike. Fingers crossed I can 'arrange' to extend my time!
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: FJmonkey on May 05, 2015, 10:03:48 PM
Quote from: Mike 86 in San Dimas on May 04, 2015, 10:43:27 PM
I like beer, cervesa too. Don't like FJ Monkey too much, but if beer is involved I 'll ride with you guys. Hope it works out man.
Mike

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Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: Mike 86 in San Dimas on May 06, 2015, 08:24:24 PM
And there in lays the problem. Too much time on your hands...and other stuff too
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: Troyskie on June 30, 2015, 05:11:22 PM
Righto fellas, I've delayed my trip over. Looks like it will be in the new year, January most likely, but I'll firm it up more later. How'd the 'June Gloom' go for you LA folks?
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: Troyskie on December 15, 2015, 03:46:23 PM
Back on and confirmed, I've kept a day clear to hook up in Feb, between the 13th to 15th. I've a few buddies to hook up with (LA & San Diego), so will determine what day I can meet up shortly.  :drinks:
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: FJmonkey on December 15, 2015, 05:58:18 PM
Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: FJ1200W on December 15, 2015, 08:01:53 PM
It's been nearly 20 years since I've had a beer.

That means I am was past due.

Today was almost the day.

Maybe tomorrow.....
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: councilxvb32 on December 16, 2015, 02:33:13 AM
icebear  megamotormadness
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: mst3kguy on December 16, 2015, 06:37:15 PM
Quote from: Troyskie on May 01, 2015, 04:18:31 PM
G'day fellas, I'd love to hook-up and have a beer with some of you guys. Any takers? :drinks:
Troy

you probably want to get in touch with Klavdy, I've been told he's always up for a beer and a hook-up.
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: rktmanfj on December 16, 2015, 08:21:43 PM


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Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: Troyskie on January 11, 2016, 05:11:33 PM
All confirmed & dates free set. :yahoo:
I'll be in LA on the 15th and 16th, fly out evening of the 16th so the whole day & early evening will be free.
I'm most likely to be staying in Santa Monica for the night & have tentatively booked a dinner with a friend. Aside from that, all free!
If necessary I'll hire a car and head out to any suggested venues (unfortunately this will probably limit the  :drinks: :drinks:)
Troyskie
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: Troyskie on January 26, 2016, 08:15:16 PM
G'day Fellas, looks like I now have the 16th as FJ hook-up day. I've hired a car so I can head out of Santa Monica to a venue you guys suggest.
My flight back to Oz is later that evening, so, unfortunately, no chance to stay over.
PM me with any specific ideas.
Troyskie
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: FJmonkey on January 26, 2016, 08:44:46 PM
Quote from: Troyskie on January 26, 2016, 08:15:16 PM
G'day Fellas, looks like I now have the 16th as FJ hook-up day. I've hired a car so I can head out of Santa Monica to a venue you guys suggest.
My flight back to Oz is later that evening, so, unfortunately, no chance to stay over.
PM me with any specific ideas.
Troyskie
More specific info would help, I am in the area....
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: Troyskie on January 26, 2016, 09:13:50 PM
Cool, not many specifics to add. Tuesday 16th Feb is the day.
Depending on where we meet up my departure time will vary so I can be checking in at LAX 8,30pm latest.
I'm staying in Santa Monica at Loews. Anyone who wants can meet me there, I can shout a few beers on the Tuesday.
Work has sucked up my 'free' Monday, but Tuesday will remain all clear.
I will have a car & can drive out on Tuesday to meet up if Santa Monica is too far.
Lunch somewhere is probably the best bet (yeah, I know this limits the  :drinks: :drinks: :drinks:).
Any other specific's I've forgotten?
Troyskie
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: FJmonkey on January 27, 2016, 09:28:13 AM
Tuesday works for me, as I plan to ride North the day after meet the Wheel Chock Rally guys at RPM in central CA.
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: Troyskie on January 27, 2016, 03:13:53 PM
Cool mate  :good2:,
Do you want to meet in Santa Monica for lunch or elsewhere?
Troyskie
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: FJmonkey on January 27, 2016, 05:48:07 PM
Quote from: Troyskie on January 27, 2016, 03:13:53 PM
Cool mate  :good2:,
Do you want to meet in Santa Monica for lunch or elsewhere?
Troyskie


This place seems to have good reviews: https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=santa (https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=santa) monica beer&tbs=lf:1,lf_ui:2&rflfq=1&rlha=0&tbm=lcl&rlfi=hd:;si:10920551665071610800

This one as well: http://santamonicabrewworks.com/ (http://santamonicabrewworks.com/)


And this has good reviews... http://thedailypint.net/ (http://thedailypint.net/)

Each are new to me so I have no favorite.
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: Troyskie on January 27, 2016, 06:48:04 PM
Let's do the first one, Stout Burgers & Beers  :drinks: :drinks: :drinks:!
What time 12 noon or later?
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: FJmonkey on January 27, 2016, 07:54:39 PM
Quote from: Troyskie on January 27, 2016, 06:48:04 PM
Let's do the first one, Stout Burgers & Beers  :drinks: :drinks: :drinks:!
What time 12 noon or later?
Noon is good, anyone else? Meet up with a mate from over the pond in SoCal????
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: CutterBill on January 27, 2016, 10:11:26 PM
In.    :drinks:
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: simi_ed on January 27, 2016, 10:45:10 PM
Maybe.  Interested, yes.  Work may interfere!!! Now, if that lottery ticket works out ...
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: simi_ed on February 15, 2016, 02:32:48 AM
Quote from: simi_ed on January 27, 2016, 10:45:10 PM
Maybe.  Interested, yes.  Work may interfere!!! Now, if that lottery ticket works out ...
Probably a jinx, but work looks like it may cooperate.  Noon @ Stout Burgers & Beers?   111 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401?  Not this one: Hollywood, 1544 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028?  The 2nd address is just beyond walking distance from my job.
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: simi_ed on February 16, 2016, 10:46:12 AM
Well oys, last chance:  Is this on?  Or am I going to be there alone? 
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: FJmonkey on February 16, 2016, 11:02:28 AM
Quote from: simi_ed on February 16, 2016, 10:46:12 AM
Well oys, last chance:  Is this on?  Or am I going to be there alone? 

I am going, you won't be alone.
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: Troyskie on February 16, 2016, 11:56:40 AM
All good fellas, I'll see you soon
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: Troyskie on February 18, 2016, 08:10:45 PM
 :greeting:  :drinks: :drinks: :drinks:
Awesome to hook up fellas!
Made it safely back to Oz (got to check out the cockpit of the 380 my buddy was flying).
Thanks heaps for the warm welcome Mark & Ed.
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: FJmonkey on February 19, 2016, 07:43:42 PM
It was great to meet you Troy, Ed not so much, now that I am back from meeting "the dirty half dozen" (Canadians), I can post some of the pics from my camera.
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: FJmonkey on February 20, 2016, 10:23:43 PM
Here are the 4 best pics of my visit with Troy and Ed. Too bad that Troy and Ed were in them... And that damn FJ kept getting in the way, plenty of beer on tap... :drinks:

Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: The General on February 21, 2016, 12:08:31 AM
I really enjoy seeing this happen! I think we`ve each exchanged 3 (maybe 4 if I count Arnie),  citizens on loan now....Oh!...and some ashes!
Still not sure if they like beer!.....Will explore such myths next rally me thinks!   :drinks:
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: Bones on February 21, 2016, 01:39:27 AM
It is good to see members meeting other members, but i think Troy deserves kudos because he goes that bit further for it to happen. He flew up to Queensland for a work thing that coincidentally happened at the same time as the Mapleton Muster and made arrangements to meet up with us, held a shed day at his house to meet members down south where he lives, and organising a meeting to meet members on a recent trip to the US.

You don't see that very often where people would go to that effort to meet up, so good on you Troy. :good2:
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: Urban_Legend on February 21, 2016, 02:25:19 AM
Troy for President.

He's out there meeting and greeting, touring around, meeting constituents etc. Steeling babies and kissing candy (or was that the other way around).

Good work Troy, glad to see a bloke committed to the cause and using work as an excuse to do FJ stuff.

Mark
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: krusty on February 21, 2016, 04:58:29 PM
Great to see y'all having a good time.
The missus and I will be over that way on vacation in July to see a (little) bit of the west side of the lower 48, national parks etc. Except for Alaska we've only seen the inside of airports e.g. LAX, Seattle, Ft Lauderdale and Ft Worth.
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: FJmonkey on February 21, 2016, 05:22:46 PM
Quote from: krusty on February 21, 2016, 04:58:29 PM
Great to see y'all having a good time.
The missus and I will be over that way on vacation in July to see a (little) bit of the west side of the lower 48, national parks etc. Except for Alaska we've only seen the inside of airports e.g. LAX, Seattle, Ft Lauderdale and Ft Worth.

Post up your travel plans, maybe some of us non-convicts can meet with you and you and the one that puts up with you...
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: Pat Conlon on February 22, 2016, 12:44:51 AM
Yeppers,  :good: good on all three of you for taking the time to get together.

Troy, I'm sorry I missed your visit...next time!
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: Troyskie on February 24, 2016, 02:56:26 AM
No stress Pat, plenty of visits left in me. It's a shame I wasn't back into the Mighty FJ when I was in the US quite often, but, as the Governator said "I'll be back".  :drinks: :drinks: :drinks:
Next time I'll try to make sure we have some more time for more  :drinks: :drinks: :drinks:, perhaps I'll even try and line up one of your rallies. (however work will dictate some of it I suppose  :ireful:)
Troyskie
Title: Re: Do Americans like that stuff called 'beer'?
Post by: theLeopard on February 29, 2016, 06:42:19 PM
I drink Miller.

Wear something cute when you touch down :sarcastic: