AFF#4 contemplations

[serfty]

Have we like locked in Brisbane for AFF#4?

I believe this to be so ...

SYD, ADL and MEL have all had their sessions ...

 

[straitman]

I believe this to be so ...

SYD, ADL and MEL have all had their sessions ...

That is also the belief that I have.

 

[oz_mark]

I believe the tribe has spoken, and Brisbane it is.

 

[Alanslegal]

Projecting that AFF#4 will be in BNE and in late October, what is the best way to do a FLounge run ex-SYD?

 

[QF WP]

At least I have fewer reasons for actually missing this one (which will also be my first AFF one:shock:). Pity my numbers here aren't as good as mine with FT's ozfest.

I'm okay with anything other than late November.

 

[JohnK]

Who is this ring in, then?

Bill is a regular at Brisbane drinks nights, knows a fair bit about night clubs in the city and the Valley and speaks fluent Japanese.

Projecting that AFF#4 will be in BNE and in late October, what is the best way to do a FLounge run ex-SYD?

I think QF19 BNE-SYD-MNL on a Thursday. Means you get up here early but so be it. The other one is some JQ flight (don't have any interest) SYD-OOL but not sure which days this operates.

 

[samh004]

Have we like locked in Brisbane for AFF#4?

It was decided following the poll for AFF#3 that BNE would come after SYD as it was second in the poll.

 

[notzac]

I haven't tried to buy a meal in Brisbane anytime recently, but recall there were some nice spots around Eagle St Pier. Not sure what prices they would be these days...

I seem to recall that there's good-but-expensive steak at Cha Cha Char (being of a vegetarian persuasion, I've not tried it myself). There are a few other resto's there, but it'd be safe to suggest they'd be at similar pricing levels.

I'm more familiar with dining options in the Valley and New Farm.

Projecting that AFF#4 will be in BNE and in late October, what is the best way to do a FLounge run ex-SYD?

I think QF19 BNE-SYD-MNL on a Thursday. Means you get up here early but so be it. The other one is some JQ flight (don't have any interest) SYD-OOL but not sure which days this operates.

SYD-BNE via AKL is a possibility (though a slightly insane one ) - you'd also have to make quite a long day of it to get in to BNE same day.

 

[NM]

Consider the Regatta Hotel (Coronation Drive, Toowong) for a drinks venue. Its a pub, so reasonable costs, has some reasonable food options for those needing non-liquid filling, has a bit of character, river views, easy transport (short walk from train and City Cat ferry).

 

[serfty]

Consider the Regatta Hotel (Coronation Drive, Toowong) for a drinks venue. Its a pub, so reasonable costs, has some reasonable food options for those needing non-liquid filling, has a bit of character, river views, easy transport (short walk from train and City Cat ferry).

Not to mention a one-way mirrored urinal ... :shock:

 

[QF WP]

But that shouldn't be the sole reason it may make it to the short list. But it is an interesting side-line for a visit.

It's a very young crowd there (mostly Uni students), lots of (loud) music so that may not suit some (but might suit others).

I've been throw out of there (was over 20 year ago), so it can't be a bad venue

 

[NM]

Not to mention a one-way mirrored urinal ... :shock:

Indeed always fun to be sitting outside making faces at those inside doing their business

 

[NM]

I've been throw out of there (was over 20 year ago), so it can't be a bad venue

Its changed a lot in those 20 years (as I dare say you have ). Its more trendy and less boisterous these days. Then again, most of my visits are at lunch time when its certainly a corporate crowd rather than students.

 

[Flashback]

But that shouldn't be the sole reason it may make it to the short list. But it is an interesting side-line for a visit.

It's a very young crowd there (mostly Uni students), lots of (loud) music so that may not suit some (but might suit others).

I've been throw out of there (was over 20 year ago), so it can't be a bad venue

But they let you in in the first place, so it's possible it could be a bad venue! :mrgreen:

 

[QF WP]

Its changed a lot in those 20 years (as I dare say you have ). Its more trendy and less boisterous these days. Then again, most of my visits are at lunch time when its certainly a corporate crowd rather than students.

True we both have changed - it's had a couple of makeovers and I'm growing old gracefully :shock:. I never went as a student (I went straight from school to work, with study done externally). I just went to see if I could score with one (having friends who were UQ students introducing me to their female uni student friends :idea.

I would think that the time that AFF'ers would frequent the Regatta there will be more of the boisterour variety there. Riding the CityCat or any form of public transport will be fraught with problems (intoxication).

 

[QF WP]

But they let you in in the first place, so it's possible it could be a bad venue! :mrgreen:

Yes, good judge of character were those bouncers. 20-25 years ago it was the place to go! Then I changed (got older ).

Be nice Flashware - you'll be old like me one day

 

[Keith009]

I am v happy to see BNE locals taking ownership of the event and excited to see the local organising committee for BNE getting umm organised p) already! Having absolutely no clue about Brissie at all, more than happy to sit back and let said committee members work their magic.

Q: I heard something about a new Westin in Brisbane, any new development on that? Will it be open in time for AFF4?

 

[NM]

I would think that the time that AFF'ers would frequent the Regatta there will be more of the boisterour variety there. Riding the CityCat or any form of public transport will be fraught with problems (intoxication).

In that case maybe the Redcliffe RSL is a more appropriate venue .

Hmm, this event has come a long way from when we used to have a BBQ at the NM residence :shock:.

 

[Flashback]

Yes, good judge of character were those bouncers. 20-25 years ago it was the place to go! Then I changed (got older ).

Be nice Flashware - you'll be old like me one day

I know, it's bound to happen sooner or later. I shall be a quarter century on Easter Sunday this year!

 

[JohnK]

Its changed a lot in those 20 years (as I dare say you have ). Its more trendy and less boisterous these days. Then again, most of my visits are at lunch time when its certainly a corporate crowd rather than students.

Been there on a Wednesday night recently? Not a lot of fun at all and they serve beer in plastic cups. :shock: Unless you want to perve on young uni students not my idea of a quiet night out.

Personally I do not want to go anywhere that allows kids (who for some reason think and really believe they are adults) inside and continues to serve them alcohol when they are clearly drunk and have no idea, nor control, of their actions....