West End Thursday Happy Hour - Last minute as Bennett is back in YVR for a bit

No happy hour was planed for this week, but because Bennett is back in town, we have to gather in his honour! Welcome back Bennett for however long you are back in YVR.

When asked what was his favourite past venue, Bennett said that hotel place that did the really good meatballs so I’m guessing that means Hydra, one of our favourite HH destinations. Their food is really good and they always look after us really well. And the meatballs are actually really good!

The venue is upstairs on the 2nd floor in the Exchange Hotel, close to Seabus and Skytrain for those travelling into town. Note that they do not open until 3 with HH running until 6 pm. Doors open at 2:55 if you are only a few minutes early.

I will be at Artigianio coffee place just half a block down from Hydra from 2:30 for any of you who want to get there earlier but not stand out on a street corner until 3.

Although a very late announcement Bennett would love to catch up with all his old friends as he has not been north of the border for a while so please do come and say hello if you can.

For those new to this event and/or this group let me copy and paste from previous event text to give you all the comfort you need if you are not too sure if you want to come along as the number of new members continues to grow rapidly.

We are a very friendly and welcoming bunch so no need to be nervous about coming along for the first time. A few pointers for potential newbies

If this is the first time you’ve seen this event or you’ve always wanted to come but were a little hesitant to join us, we are very genuinely a group of easy going people who will ensure any newcomers are more than welcome and made to feel comfortable and at home as soon as you sit down. Talk as much or as little as you want. This isn’t about drinking solidly for 3 hours of happy hour bargain prices, just a gathering of lovely people who love good company and $6 glasses of wine and/or beer. Attending an event for the first time can be like your first day at a new school, standing on the edge of the playground waiting for eye contact. We will welcome you with open arms to come and join us on the swings or in the sandbox as soon as we meet you.

There are hardly any rules tor the Happy Hour event. Join coffee or drinks only. Join both. Turn up whenever you want. Wear whatever you want. Turn up with whomever you want. Latecomers are always welcomed, never judged. No 7 strikes and you’re out. It’s a weekday late afternoon event and life happens, just let me know if you can’t make it so we don’t have to save a seat for you. Bring a guest. Be a guest only and message me directly if you are not yet a member of the group but would like to try first before you buy. I remember the tentative terror of attending my first event!!

The only rule is please steer clear of any and all strong political views.

I, and all in the group, very much look forward to meeting and welcoming new people into what is really a lovely, comfortable and fun way to spend a Thursday afternoon.