You are very warmly invited to join with others on here (about 7 confirmed attendances already) for a long lunch and some lively discussion about, among many other things, the state of the world and its markets and what are the best prospects for the year ahead. Last year we redefined the meaning of the word long lunch and it extended right into dinner time at another establishment and a lot of fun was had by all.
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Huge thank you to KW and Moose for travelling up from Christchurch and also to Pierre flying up from the Hawkes Bay.
Those of you that haven't already let me know you're coming, If you could kindly indicate on here if you are attending that will help me better assess numbers for the table booking. I'm looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible. The more the merrier !
I will see you there.
I unfortunately will be non attending, certainly was contemplating but don't think I had expressed the possibility. Thanks also for the good notice period I had from a posting on another thread of the event, trust it will be a good day for all in attendance.
I should be there. Looking forward to it.
Quote from: Ferg on Feb 15, 2026, 08:38 PMI should be there. Looking forward to it.
See you there
Thanks for organising Bazza
Yeah, former poster Whome texted me and he's coming too.
I'm looking forward to it as well. Thanks for organizing Basil.
I'll attend as well if that's alright Basil.
Cheers,
VNZ
Hey Guys,
Thank you to all those who have confirmed their planned attendance. So far we have 10 confirmed attendees. Letting me know on here by no later than Sunday evening 22 February is the best way to ensure there is space at the table for you to enjoy lunch with your fellow guests as I will be booking the table on Monday morning on 23 February. Don't be shy, all welcome.
Cheers
Hope Leo gives you a decent discount for getting a big group to his place
I am looking forward to it, as always its one of the highlights of my social calendar for the year ;D
Quote from: Basil on Feb 19, 2026, 02:56 PMHey Guys,
Thank you to all those who have confirmed their planned attendance. So far we have 10 confirmed attendees. Letting me know on here by no later than Sunday evening 22 February is the best way to ensure there is space at the table for you to enjoy lunch with your fellow guests as I will be booking the table on Monday morning on 23 February. Don't be shy, all welcome.
Cheers
Thanks for the organising Basil, good to see we can expect a good turnout. I will be there Basil with my plus one maybe two.
I'll be an apology i'm afraid - over in Oz that day. Have Fun!
Table is booked under the name of "Basil" for 12. Might be one or two extra's by the sounds of it, we might have to squeeze up a bit. Best number of attendees for several years to the best of my recollection. I'm looking forward to seeing you all there.
Many thanks again to those of you travelling quite some distance to attend :)
I'm looking forward to tomorrow.
I'd like to play a game this year. After a few drinks, we'll go around the table and I'd like everyone to name just one stock. Their very highest conviction holding, (which at least in theory should also be their biggest position). A brief explanation of why is optional but lets have some fun and see who likes what the most. See you tomorrow :) The game is already up for me, see yesterday's HLG posts :)
Are you providing live coverage of this event on Facebook or TikTok
I regret that I am unable to be at these meetings. However, I appreciate that they provide the forum with the cohesion and camaraderie that friendship and familiarity brings. So, we all benefit. :D
Quote from: Basil on Feb 28, 2026, 09:50 AMI'm looking forward to tomorrow.
I'd like to play a game this year. After a few drinks, we'll go around the table and I'd like everyone to name just one stock. Their very highest conviction holding, (which at least in theory should also be their biggest position). A brief explanation of why is optional but lets have some fun and see who likes what the most. See you tomorrow :) The game is already up for me, see yesterday's HLG posts :)
WHS without a doubt - what can possibly go wrong 8)
See ya all tommoz
Quote from: Crackity on Feb 28, 2026, 06:46 PMWHS without a doubt - what can possibly go wrong 8)
See ya all tommoz
OCA #1
TRA followed by HGL for reasons well explained on said threads - shame we can't chose where say a quarter or half of our KiwiSaver goes.
Quote from: Fiordland Moose on Feb 28, 2026, 09:14 PMOCA #1
Well I'm sure that will be discussed 😉. It's a beautiful Auckland day. The beer is cold and I'm the first here by the look of it.
Have fun people, would liked to have joined but have company visiting. Next time.
Thanks to Basil for organising this and to everyone who came along. It's great to put faces to names and to meet everyone. Most enjoyable.
It was a fun afternoon. I really enjoyed meeting everyone and seeing who is behind those handles on Stocktalk. I'm glad I made the trip up from Hawke's Bay and hope to do it again next year.
Thanks so much Basil for organising the event - great work!
Quote from: Ferg on Mar 01, 2026, 06:07 PMThanks to Basil for organising this and to everyone who came along. It's great to put faces to names and to meet everyone. Most enjoyable.
Great to meet you Ferg - I look forward to hearing from you about catching up in Napier early April.
Cheers
Many thanks to all who came along and made this such a fun and interesting afternoon. Wonderful to meet so many new people this year. Best numbers in several years ! Special thanks to all those who traveled considerable distance to attend. I'm sure everyone enjoyed your company just as much as I did. :)
Yes a great day Basil, Thanks for organizing it.