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KumaraKitty
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Location: Bucheon
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 Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 5:31 pm Post subject: Christmas Dinner@Canada Buddy in Bucheon! |
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Hey guys, they are doing a Turkey dinner with all the fixings at Canada Buddy in Bucheon. It's 30,000won per person, and it's on the evening of the 24th I believe.
Cheers!
If you need more info, let me know! |
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stumptown
Joined: 11 Apr 2005
Location: Paju: Wife beating capital of Korea
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| Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 5:36 pm Post subject: Re: Christmas Dinner@Canada Buddy in Bucheon! |
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| KumaraKitty wrote: |
Hey guys, they are doing a Turkey dinner with all the fixings at Canada Buddy in Bucheon. It's 30,000won per person, and it's on the evening of the 24th I believe.
Cheers!
If you need more info, let me know! |
Yeah, I saw that too. Sounds like a pretty sweet meal. Lance said that it also comes with a glass of wine or a beer, I think. I was thinking about going to it as well. But, like always I'll be the lonely old fat guy sitting at the bar. |
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chronicpride
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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Nemesis
Joined: 29 Jan 2006
Location: Shanghai
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 2:10 am Post subject: Re: Christmas Dinner@Canada Buddy in Bucheon! |
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| stumptown wrote: |
| I was thinking about going to it as well. But, like always I'll be the lonely old fat guy sitting at the bar. |
That could be a sad statement, worthy of pity... depending on perspective.
I'm alone for Christmas this year, too. I'm at present in Thailand, and headed to India a few days after. Christmas day for me is gonna be beers on Khao San road, and maybe a piece of grilled chicken from a street vendor.
Sad? Depends on perspective. I could be hanging with friends or family or whatever, as in past years. If that were the case, I'd know exactly how the event would turn out, weeks before it even went down.
As it is, though, there's no telling what might happen. Maybe I'll meet a sweet bird in a similar situation. Maybe I'll get into a drunken chant with a group, connect, and have a very stimulating time. Who knows?
Chin up, Stumptown. Go to that bar. Sit down by yourself. But don't feel self-pity. If you connect with people, rock on. If you don't, well, just enjoy your drinks and dinner and enjoy the stimulation you feel from those good friends at the end of the room, enjoying the moment.
A lot of times I go to bars, I don't want to talk to anyone. Just wanna feel the buzz of other people. It sure beats getting pissed by myself in a grotty room.
Merry X-mas, dude. |
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Roch
Joined: 24 Apr 2003
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 4:35 am Post subject: Re: Christmas Dinner@Canada Buddy in Bucheon! |
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| Nemesis wrote: |
| stumptown wrote: |
| I was thinking about going to it as well. But, like always I'll be the lonely old fat guy sitting at the bar. |
That could be a sad statement, worthy of pity... depending on perspective.
I'm alone for Christmas this year, too. I'm at present in Thailand, and headed to India a few days after. Christmas day for me is gonna be beers on Khao San road, and maybe a piece of grilled chicken from a street vendor.
Sad? Depends on perspective. I could be hanging with friends or family or whatever, as in past years. If that were the case, I'd know exactly how the event would turn out, weeks before it even went down.
As it is, though, there's no telling what might happen. Maybe I'll meet a sweet bird in a similar situation. Maybe I'll get into a drunken chant with a group, connect, and have a very stimulating time. Who knows?
Chin up, Stumptown. Go to that bar. Sit down by yourself. But don't feel self-pity. If you connect with people, rock on. If you don't, well, just enjoy your drinks and dinner and enjoy the stimulation you feel from those good friends at the end of the room, enjoying the moment.
A lot of times I go to bars, I don't want to talk to anyone. Just wanna feel the buzz of other people. It sure beats getting pissed by myself in a grotty room.
Merry X-mas, dude. |
Excellent point. Anybody could benefit from being in a happy place where the language is your own and you have a good beverage and a well prepared meal that reminds you of home or, for the time being, makes you think that, in some sense, you're back home.
Go for it and have a good time. You'll probably meet some nice people and walk away from the gathering with at least a couple of fond memories.
Merry Christmas!
Roch |
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rocklee
Joined: 04 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 5:30 am Post subject: |
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30,000 won for a plate of turkey or self helpings?
Sounds a bit dear for us poor teachers. |
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stumptown
Joined: 11 Apr 2005
Location: Paju: Wife beating capital of Korea
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 3:52 pm Post subject: Re: Christmas Dinner@Canada Buddy in Bucheon! |
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| Roch wrote: |
| Nemesis wrote: |
| stumptown wrote: |
| I was thinking about going to it as well. But, like always I'll be the lonely old fat guy sitting at the bar. |
That could be a sad statement, worthy of pity... depending on perspective.
I'm alone for Christmas this year, too. I'm at present in Thailand, and headed to India a few days after. Christmas day for me is gonna be beers on Khao San road, and maybe a piece of grilled chicken from a street vendor.
Sad? Depends on perspective. I could be hanging with friends or family or whatever, as in past years. If that were the case, I'd know exactly how the event would turn out, weeks before it even went down.
As it is, though, there's no telling what might happen. Maybe I'll meet a sweet bird in a similar situation. Maybe I'll get into a drunken chant with a group, connect, and have a very stimulating time. Who knows?
Chin up, Stumptown. Go to that bar. Sit down by yourself. But don't feel self-pity. If you connect with people, rock on. If you don't, well, just enjoy your drinks and dinner and enjoy the stimulation you feel from those good friends at the end of the room, enjoying the moment.
A lot of times I go to bars, I don't want to talk to anyone. Just wanna feel the buzz of other people. It sure beats getting pissed by myself in a grotty room.
Merry X-mas, dude. |
Excellent point. Anybody could benefit from being in a happy place where the language is your own and you have a good beverage and a well prepared meal that reminds you of home or, for the time being, makes you think that, in some sense, you're back home.
Go for it and have a good time. You'll probably meet some nice people and walk away from the gathering with at least a couple of fond memories.
Merry Christmas!
Roch |
Kee-rist!!! I was poking fun at myself in a way. I'm not that fat, old or lonely either. I'm quite happy. I was kind of going on along the lines of Korean thinking that if you go to a bar by yourself, you have no friends. No, I'm going to be perfectly happy sitting at the bar and talking to Lance, the owner and eating delicious food. Happy Holidays to everyone! |
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kimchi story
Joined: 23 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 4:11 pm Post subject: |
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| rocklee wrote: |
30,000 won for a plate of turkey or self helpings?
Sounds a bit dear for us poor teachers. |
Have you checked around for the cost elsewhere? 30k is a sweet deal. I'm sooo in, I got tickets #1 and #2 the day the came out.
Of course, if you don't like turkey for Christmas it's not such great value...sorry - were you being ironic? |
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KumaraKitty
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Location: Bucheon
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 5:24 pm Post subject: |
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| Have you checked around for the cost elsewhere? 30k is a sweet deal. |
I agree, this has also popped up in the Ladies Lunch Forum. When did $30 for a meal become too expensive? 
I remember going for dinner back home and you were LUCKY to have a decent meal for under $30 including your drink. Not to mention if you ever eat at one of the Western Chain restaurants they charge an arm and a leg PLUS VAT. I would happily pay $30 for a full Turkey dinner, especially since I haven't had one for so long, and I know how big the portions are and all the extras you get at Canada Buddy! 
Maybe this is really only appealing to us long-timers who really miss the Turkey!  |
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stumptown
Joined: 11 Apr 2005
Location: Paju: Wife beating capital of Korea
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 5:39 pm Post subject: |
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| Have you checked around for the cost elsewhere? 30k is a sweet deal. |
I agree, this has also popped up in the Ladies Lunch Forum. When did $30 for a meal become too expensive?
I remember going for dinner back home and you were LUCKY to have a decent meal for under $30 including your drink. Not to mention if you ever eat at one of the Western Chain restaurants they charge an arm and a leg PLUS VAT. I would happily pay $30 for a full Turkey dinner, especially since I haven't had one for so long, and I know how big the portions are and all the extras you get at Canada Buddy!
Maybe this is really only appealing to us long-timers who really miss the Turkey! |
Exactly. Everything they make there is top quality delicious food, and I'm sure if you wanted a little extra mashed potatoes and gravy or stuffing, they wouldn't say no. Thirty bucks is nothing for a turkey dinner. Check the prices at the local hotels if you think it's too much. Besides, I'd rather support that business and help keep it going. It's an awesome bar run by great people. |
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KumaraKitty
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Location: Bucheon
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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Canada Buddy..great food..atmosphere..beer..wine..real turkey dinner and all the trimmings..and 30 bucks..last day to get tickets Dec 21
Lance is the person and the number is 032 324 4245 near Bucheon City Hall and across from the Emart (old Walmart)
Lance says ..cranberry sauce, gravies, stuffing..pump pies..and real turkey buffet and beer and wine
-Courtesy of DIMND
You can try calling about tickets still if you are just finding out about this now!
Cheers! |
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crazylemongirl
Joined: 23 Mar 2003
Location: almost there...
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 5:48 pm Post subject: |
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| KumaraKitty wrote: |
I agree, this has also popped up in the Ladies Lunch Forum. When did $30 for a meal become too expensive?
I remember going for dinner back home and you were LUCKY to have a decent meal for under $30 including your drink. Not to mention if you ever eat at one of the Western Chain restaurants they charge an arm and a leg PLUS VAT. I would happily pay $30 for a full Turkey dinner, especially since I haven't had one for so long, and I know how big the portions are and all the extras you get at Canada Buddy!
Maybe this is really only appealing to us long-timers who really miss the Turkey! |
I agree. I've arranged turkey dinners with all the trimmings in the past at my house, and you're looking at least 25k per head.
Occasionally you need to have a bit of a splurge. Those sort of dinners are also a great way to meet new people and have a taste of home. No point in working a whole heap if you can't enjoy a bit of a splurge every now and again.
I would love to go to the Canada Buddy but it's just too far away for me. But big props for the owner for doing this. Support your fellow waygooks! |
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rocklee
Joined: 04 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 5:57 pm Post subject: |
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| Hey, I'm not trying to knock the deal. I love eating turkeys (damn I had 3 parties through the weekends one time in Japan that were all serving the birds). I was thinking more like 10,000 won a plate or something if it wasn't a buffet or there wasn't going to be anything else. Sorry if I sound like I'm causing a stink but hey its christmas, its a time of lavish spending or a time of generosity. |
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rockstarsmooth
Joined: 01 Aug 2006
Location: anyang, baybee!
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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i'll definitely be there. i can't wait to have a real homecooked turkey dinner. mmmm....cranberries...really i'm just going for the cranberries....
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