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Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | Hello Bcn pow-wowers

Lia Fail (X) — Sat, 15 Dec 2001 14:18:09 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: Lia Fail (X)
Post title: Hello Bcn pow-wowers

Sorry to have missed the opportunity to meet people I got to know virtually, and to get to know people I could have continued to meet virtually in the future! I have had atrocious problems with my computer and Internet connection over the last two weeks, now resolved, but leaving me with an enormous backlog to be cleared up before I fly out of Spain for my hols.

So I sincerely hope there will be a future meeting, and I wish you all the very best for Christmas and a prosperous 2002.

Ailish

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | Snowed in

Berni Armstrong — Fri, 14 Dec 2001 19:11:41 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: Berni Armstrong
Post title: Snowed in

Hi all,

maybe you metro users might still be able to make it tomorrow, but I will be reliant on the Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat being in working order in the morning (the Igualada line).

In case I don't make it.. have a good one! Although if the trains are running I will do my best to be there! (I will also be reliant on the bus from the town to the station running. At the moment the road is closed to traffic. We are quite literally "cut-off"

Cheers,

Berni
-4 C still snowing and 10 inches of snow already on the ground!

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | Any late arrivers

Sean Lyle — Fri, 14 Dec 2001 17:03:43 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: Sean Lyle
Post title: Any late arrivers

If you can't get in early, or if you can't find anyone at La Claraboya whe you get there, chase me on the mobile phone I gave before - 600 49 18 63.

A note for Harsonford - coffee, and lunch, but I for one won't have the stamina to keep on going into the evening. I'm afraid. I can't vouch for any of the others. If you can't make it I imagine that we'll be doing some more before too long.

...and for all those who won't be able to make it - Happy Christmas and a non-recessive New Year!

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | Barcelona powwow: final details

ProZ.com Staff — Fri, 14 Dec 2001 09:20:19 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: ProZ.com Staff
Post title: Barcelona powwow: final details

Rondezvous for the Barcelona powwow will be 11am on Saturday, at La Claraboya, the basement coffee house of Illa Diagonal.

See page for details...

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | Too bad it's too tight in the morning!

Eduard Salas — Thu, 13 Dec 2001 19:20:38 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: Eduard Salas
Post title: Too bad it's too tight in the morning!

Although the idea of La Masia was more convincing, I cannot actually make it at 11:00 am. I have a 1-hour drive to BCN. Any idea as to where to go for lunch and at what time? Will it go on in the afternoon/evening...? Hopefully someone (Sean, maybe) will suggest an aswer.

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | It has a name!

Sean Lyle — Thu, 13 Dec 2001 18:59:22 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: Sean Lyle
Post title: It has a name!

The rendez-vous:

La Claraboya

It is opposite the Jamaica Coffee Shop, on the edge of the section of the basement shopping area dedicated to food, called "El Rebost". You can either go down at the FNAC end and walk towards the centre, or go down the escalators at the information point on the ground floor, and you're right there.

I love the idea of the red carnation (and all the trimmings!), but the sound of raucous English voices might possibly be enough!! If anyone gets lost, my phone number is 600 49 18 63, and I'll try to be there by about a quarter to.
So far it looks like the following people:
Josefa, Sheila, Patrick, Berni(?), Alexellis, Tracy, Thierry, and me... not bad for a start.
...Any more takers out of the 26 who have put their opinions on the bulletin board?

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | 11h00 at the l illa coffe shop

Thierry LOTTE — Thu, 13 Dec 2001 17:42:30 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: Thierry LOTTE
Post title: 11h00 at the l illa coffe shop

Count me in

tks

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | Me, too!

Tracy Byrne — Thu, 13 Dec 2001 17:13:06 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: Tracy Byrne
Post title: Me, too!

Should we all wear a red carnation or something?!

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | Count me in !

MICHAIL ALEXELLIS — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 19:40:50 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: MICHAIL ALEXELLIS
Post title: Count me in !

Count me in !
At around 11.30 since I will be coming from Vallgorguina, Sant Celoni / Montseny, somewhere between Girona and Barna.
Hey ! I do not smoke either.

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | Smoke gets in my eyes

Sean Lyle — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 18:27:39 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: Sean Lyle
Post title: Smoke gets in my eyes

A comment for Berni - One of the reasons for the bar I suggested is that the ceiling is at least 4 - 5 metres, ventilation is good, and the walls, not counting the nearest one, are something like 20 and 100 metres away! Come to think about it, bring your own favourite chair!

Come on, extract the digit, I'm also leaving my family behind on a precious weekend day to go all the way into BCN. If 11:00 doesn't suit, I expect we'll be there for a good hour or two before wanting to eat something.

Anyone else going to be there??

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | A week is a long time...

Berni Armstrong — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 17:40:17 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: Berni Armstrong
Post title: A week is a long time...

Wow... what a disappointment that Patrick didn't think it worthwhile continuing his offer. I hate smoky bars... it is the worst aspect of life in Catalonia. I also hate the typical noisy "lively" places where so much Catalan social life happens. I would really have enjoyed a quiet country place.

I don't know the caf bar proposed and it is a bit early for me to get into BCN for that time... The best thing about Patrick's suggestion (won't you reconsider P32?) was that families could come too.

Ah well... If you are all set on this caf bar, I'll try and get there... but if it gets too smoky... I'm off.... I won't willingly submit myself to smoky places... (so I have no social life here - so be it :-(

Sadly yours,

Berni

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | Gloomy-little-basement-caf!

Sean Lyle — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 13:46:35 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: Sean Lyle
Post title: Gloomy-little-basement-caf!

I can't remember the name, but it is on the -1 level, in the centre, near a "Tea Centre of Barcelona" and fancy paper shop -PepaPaper(?), where the space widens out into a sort of square, and on the downhill (city) side of the street which passes right through l'Illa.
I shall be visiting a client in l'Illa in the next couple of days, and will be able to give clearer directions on Thursday/Friday.
I'll be glad to see anyone who can get there!

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | Making sure

Pepa Devesa — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 12:34:23 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: Pepa Devesa
Post title: Making sure

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | Ahi estaremos!!

patrick32 — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 12:21:43 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: patrick32
Post title: Ahi estaremos!!

Count me in!! Saturday at 11 L'Illa!
Patrick

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | Wonderful!

Sheila Hardie — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 12:16:54 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: Sheila Hardie
Post title: Wonderful!

I am all for Sean's suggestion. At last we seem to be able to agree on something! I'll be there at 11 A.M.

Sheila

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | Sean: Like your suggestion

Pepa Devesa — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 12:08:49 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: Pepa Devesa
Post title: Sean: Like your suggestion

Not only you are right, but I can be there at 11 on Saturday morning. We can go from there. It shouldn't be such a hassle to find a quiet restaurant to eat if we get away from the "crowded" areas. If the lunch time doesn't satisfy the majority,
I can offer another option-but I'd rather see more people agree with anything.
So, I vote for Sean's plan and I will certainly be there, even if it's just a few of us.

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | Sean Lyle: you are right!

José Luis Villanueva-Senchuk (X) — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 11:54:09 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: José Luis Villanueva-Senchuk (X)
Post title: Sean Lyle: you are right!

You are right!

I would have thought that we could fit it all (EXACTAMENTE) in over a long lunch-time. The huge advantage of Patricks offer (thanks again) was precisely that it made a perfect combination of all of this and in a private space, and only losing a long half-hour each way on travel (where can anyone go in BCN in less than 30 mins?).

Take care!

JL

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | Some thoughts and a suggestion for Saturday

Sean Lyle — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 11:39:02 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: Sean Lyle
Post title: Some thoughts and a suggestion for Saturday

I hope the failure to agree on a site, which I still think is the least important element of all this, is not an indicator of the degree of interest in getting together and getting to know at least some of each other. But we have to clear up the question of what we are trying to do meet as a group of professionals, or as a group que va de juerga? (The first can include the second, but not the other way round!)
Personally, I would count this as a professional semi-obligation, as much as for the ATD, but that means some time during (relatively) working hours, and certainly not during the evening, and certainly not where you can't see each other for smoke or hear each other for the noise of people talking over everyone else munching seafood fideua and drinking wine at a 10% discount over Waitrose!
My first suggestion is that we all wait until people have got over the Christmas hysteria and then find somewhere where it is possible first to meet and talk, and then (as a follow-up, and not as the main point of it all) to go somewhere and eat/drink for those who have the inclination and can afford time/money to do so. I would have thought that we could fit it all in over a long lunch-time. The huge advantage of Patricks offer (thanks again) was precisely that it made a perfect combination of all of this and in a private space, and only losing a long half-hour each way on travel (where can anyone go in BCN in less than 30 mins?). If we dont take him up on the offer, then we are almost necessarily going to have to fork out for space, - perhaps the cheapest possibility being some chamber of commerce or other, but this wouldnt be available on a Saturday.
However, a second suggestion, and for this Saturday there is a coffee shop in the centre of the basement of the Illa Diagonal where a dozen of us could sit round and talk and be heard from mid- to late-morning, (lets meet at 11:00) and then we could walk down to one of the men del da restaurants in the direction of c. Nicaragua: for the price conscious, coffee and whatever say 350 ptas, then men for up to 1250 ptas. There are buses and its only 20 mins walk from Sants, and much less from two or three Metro stops. What do you all think?

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | Thank you, Patrick!!!!

José Luis Villanueva-Senchuk (X) — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 10:59:45 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: José Luis Villanueva-Senchuk (X)
Post title: Thank you, Patrick!!!!

Too bad the event in the Masia had to be called off!

It is amazing to see how we cannot agree on something as basic as to where to meet for a relaxed meal. El compaerismo que se ve en el grupo deja mucho que desear. Celos profesionales, bajo flujo de caja, o simplemente falta de madurez?!? En fin...

Patrick and Sheila, thank you both for your efforts and support to the original idea. I feel terrible for you and assume that you do feel puzzled and surprised by some people's attitude and lack of unity. Please adv. if we could meet at El Trapiche some other time.

I agree with Rick and 'his' comments about the restaurant. I had a terrible experience once. I went there on a Saturday with 11 mates and ended up leaving before dessert.

I will fly to Brussels on Friday morning as the event, for me, is now a no-no!

Cheers to all!

JL Villanueva

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | Suggest something else

Nikki Graham — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 10:00:33 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: Nikki Graham
Post title: Suggest something else

The suggestion was just somewhere you don't need to book. If you don't like the idea, suggest something else. I hardly know Barcelona and especially not places you don't need to book (as it's getting rather late).
Or else, persuade Patrick to have the barbecue!

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | Won't attend :-(

Patricia Posadas — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 09:12:03 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: Patricia Posadas
Post title: Won't attend :-(

Hello,
Meeting for dinner (whether it be at a nice or unpleasant place)does not suit me. I want to be back at home sweet home within the same day, and meeting in the evening makes it impossible for me. Anyhow,a meeting in a quite place sounded more interesting. I hope we shall meet later on at 'El Trapiche' or any rural place (agroturismo style).

Special thanks to Patrick and Sheila, hope to meet you at future event!

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | Check this quote....

RSI EN-ES (AA) — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 08:56:14 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: RSI EN-ES (AA)
Post title: Check this quote....

The excerpt that follows was copied from the following link below (one of several provided above):

[url removed]

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Hi,
I just happened to stumble across your site just after having returned from a prolonged weekend in Barcelona and noticed that you strongly recommend the restaurant "Les quinze nits" in the same town. I would say, to avoid a lot of disappointments similar to the one we had, please do change that recommendation to the opposite. A LARGE warning is indeed needed. I was there saturday evening, had to stand in line eventhough I was there half an hour before opening time, was seated and had to wait half an hour to be served (as did everyone else I could see from our table). The dishes arrived quite promptly after that but was lousy in every possible way. Cold food, un-appetizing, over-cooked vegetables, under-cooked rise that could hardly be chewed, bad meat etc. etc. And the lousiness continued througout the meal. They didn't even serve the food on clean plates. To tell the truth, I have seldom had such a bad culinary experience!

Sounds like a joke? True though in every sense of the word. So, do your visitors a favor and issue a warning. I am quite sure this was a splendid place to go at some point, but the truth is that at the moments it's just a big : No way.

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | Thanks, but no thanks....

RSI EN-ES (AA) — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 08:42:39 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: RSI EN-ES (AA)
Post title: Thanks, but no thanks....

I think Patrick's offer was not only very kind on his part, but that it also would have been a wonderful opportunity to chillout and enjoy an afternoon barbecue in a kickback setting, without the friggin' noise of the city.

As far as standing in line at that restaurant, count me out. I have a friend that lives right on the corner of Escudellers and Nou de Zurbano, so I know the area real well. It's not for me, especially on a Saturday night. It's too touristy, cruddy, and I don't feel like getting into a knife fight, or having to pepper spray somebody. Frankly, I think the idea of having to stand in line is a stupid waste of time. I, for one, refuse to stand in line to get into any restaurant.

The masia would have allowed for a face to face among all of us (wasn't that the idea?), but the scenario that's being presented now most likely won't allow for much social discourse, given the cramped seating, clatter, and clouds of smoke (nothing against tobacco, just don't want to have to breath it).

Maybe, we'll see you all at another event...

Till then,
Cheers from Barceloneta

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | Les Quinze Nits

Nikki Graham — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 08:19:30 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: Nikki Graham
Post title: Les Quinze Nits

is not expensive you could have a drink and tapas for under 1,000 pesetas.
Sheila, why don't we say that we will definitely be there, and if anyone else wants to come and turn the event into an oficial Powwow, then that would be great. And if not, perhaps we could organise one in the New Year when people are available and Xmas is over!

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | Les Quinze Nits!!

Sheila Hardie — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 07:51:18 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: Sheila Hardie
Post title: Les Quinze Nits!!

Hi everyone,

In the end, I am sorry to say Patrick has decided it would be best to cancel the barbecue idea and have the powwow in Barcelona, as too few people have expressed interest in going out to Sant Sadurn.

Therefore, I have a new suggestion - well, it was suggested to me as a good place to meet up by Nikki Graham - why don't we meet on Saturday night around 20.30 (8.30 P.M.) at a restaurant called LES QUINZE NITS in the Plaa Reial (off the Ramblas)? We may have to queue up for a wee while, as they don't take reservations, but as we don't know know how many people are going to meet it might be best to do things this way.

Les Quinze Nits

Plaa Reial 6
Tel.+34 93 317 30 75

Metro: Liceu (green line)

I hope you will all agree on this venue. If anyone has any objections (such as they found rats in their soup the last time they were there), then speak up now. Otherwise, I propose meeting there on Saturday night. I will try to get there by 20.30 at the latest and grab a table or two if possible.

Hope to see you all there!

Fins aviat!

Sheila

Here are a few links to reviews about this place - most saying how good it is!

[url removed]

This is one of the best restaurants I have been in Barcelona. The food is great and cheap! You should try the Seafood Fideu, which is a paella made with very thin pasta. It is simply delicious!!

[url removed]

We have our dinner at Les Quinze Nits (in Plaa Real): gazpacho, "les 15 nits" (brie, greens w/crispy leek roll, croquettes, veggie quiche), octopus w/onions & beans & rice, roast lamb shoulder w/potatoes, bottle of "cava de la casa" (spanish "champagne"), and crema catalana (sabayon with carmelized sugar and a small scoop of strawberry ice cream). True to Tooraj's recommendation (his restaurant recommendations proved to always be bang on!), there was a disconcertingly long line. However, if you watched it for a minute, you would notice that the line moves very fast! The price was excellent ($26!) and so was the food!

[url removed]

[url removed]

Les Quinze Nits, Placa Reial, Barcelona

Placa Reial is a lively square just off La Rambla and consists almost entirely of bars, restaurants and hotels/hostels. George Michael reputedly offered to pay several million pounds for an apartment overlooking the Placa Reial, but was turned down as the residents decided they wouldn't move for any amount of money.
Sitting outside the al fresco tapas bars you will be 'treated' to a variety of street performers including jugglers, musicians, one fastidious tramp who painstakingly tries to keep his patch free of cigarette butts by sweeping it every few minutes, and even, as witnessed by us, a full scale police chase.
The shining star, however, is the restaurant Les Quinze Nits. Essentially providing northern Catalan/French cuisine this place appears restrictively expensive. The maitre d' rushes in and out complete with a headset so he can be told as soon as a table is free. This restaurant is very, very busy. There is never an empty table and if you go, be prepared to queue for up to an hour. Don't let this put you off though, as Les Quinze Nits is superb and, best of all, ridiculously cheap. You'll find the main topic of conversation amongst Brits in there will be how on earth the place stays in business. In fact, the couple seated next to us took complete advantage of the prices by having a starter, two main meals each and a dessert. They probably didn't need to eat the next day! The starters cost around 3.00 and could pass for a main meal with the amount of food you get. Even the wine is cheap. A bottle of Vina Sol, recently seen in Waitrose for 4.49, costs around 4. The only down side is the lack of attention afforded to diners, this is simply because the staff are so busy, but on a good note you will never be rushed to finish eating. One tip, if you like a drink, is to pick a spirit with only a little left in the bottle. My brandy started as a double but the waiter shrugged his shoulders and dumped the rest of the bottle into my glass - an equivalent of about five measures! Our three course meal for two, consisting of the most expensive things on the menu - asparagus, every type of seafood known, shoulder of lamb, the world's richest chocolate truffles, an Irish Coffee, the LARGE brandy and an equally huge Bailey's (for the lady!), came to just under 25. Amazingly, tips don't even seem to be expected, as the many locals that were there left nothing.
Anyway, if you're in Barcelona, go there. Get there early, be patient, and most importantly try not to eat for a couple of days beforehand and have two meals each.

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | Barcelona powwow

ProZ.com Staff — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 05:38:46 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: ProZ.com Staff
Post title: Barcelona powwow

Hi All. Please square away a place and time for your Barcelona powwow, as only a few days remain. I recommend going with two places...in any case, let us (staff) know what you decide...

Henry

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | At least, where ??

Thierry LOTTE — Mon, 10 Dec 2001 18:00:50 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: Thierry LOTTE
Post title: At least, where ??

Would like to know where and when exactly this event will take place. Thanks for your info. I am a newcomer in that biz and would be delighted to meet my clooagues Best regards to all
Thierry LOTTE
(evazerka)

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | Shall I book my flight?

Patricia Posadas — Sun, 09 Dec 2001 15:55:19 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: Patricia Posadas
Post title: Shall I book my flight?

Hi,everybody!

I need to book a flight tomorrow Monday (if there are some cheap places left)or book a room and have a 6h drive or the like. With the busy life we all have I wouldn't like to find myself wandering alone in Barcelona however nice a city it may be :-)Can you help me decide on this? What's the problem with being 8 or 9 Patrick? I often organise a BBQ for 4 people :-) I'd like to meet as many people as possible, at Sant Sadurni or anywhere else! I can't suggest a place since I don't know Barcelona ...

E-mails welcome at: [email removed]

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | One week left - let's decide now! Please!:)

Sheila Hardie — Sun, 09 Dec 2001 15:41:26 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: Sheila Hardie
Post title: One week left - let's decide now! Please!:)

Hi everyone,

Well, it's now only one week before the famous Barcelona Powwow is to take place. And we are still not sure where it's going to be! I have just spoken to Patrick and he says only 7 or 8 people have confirmed they want to go to his masia in Sant Sadurn. Ideally, he would like there to be about 15 people to make it worthwhile having the barbecue. So, if any of you out there still want to go to Sant Sadurn and haven't let him know, please do so by Tuesday 11th December.

If fewer than 15 people sign up, he suggests we find an alternative venue. I know several people proposed meeting in Barcelona, but as far as I know no precise locations were suggested. It's going to be very difficult to find a relatively quiet place with enough space for 15-20 people on a Saturday evening so close to Christmas. I have quite a small flat, but I am sure we could all squeeze in somehow. I couldn't offer a barbecue or anything like that, but we could eat something and chat. Maybe everyone could bring some food and drink and we could share it? It's just a suggestion. Perhaps you would prefer to meet in a bar or restaurant? In this case, can you please say which one, where and when!:)

If you have any ideas or questions, feel free to contact me by e-mail ( [email removed] ) or by phone 93 455 07 09 (in addition to posting your messages on this powwow site).

I look forward to hearing from you (and hopefully seeing you) soon!

Fins aviat,

Sheila

Powwow: Barcelona - Spain | Can't make it...

Lia Fail (X) — Fri, 07 Dec 2001 07:42:39 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Barcelona - Spain
Poster: Lia Fail (X)
Post title: Can't make it...

I am afraid I have to withdraw, it's this being so near to Christmas on top of a whole series of computer problems, so sorry, and I sincerely hope we have another one very early in the new year.

Ailish