AFF Gathering #10 in PER on 11 - 13 November 2016

[TomVexille]

Fire? Finale?

What happened?

jsd decided to dump gas on burning charcoal

On the return leg of my run on the beach this morning and who is strolling in the opposite direction between Cottesloe and North Cott? None other than Blackcat20 and TomVexille .

What can I say, you keep posting photos of this nice beach, so we had to check it out.

 

[Buzzard]

Is anyone up for free tapas at HPER tonight?

 

[JessicaTam]

Is anyone up for free tapas at HPER tonight?

Sorry, I have had a better offer!

 

[samh004]

Got into the hotel after 10pm.

Will you be in the bar for tapas tonight?

Is anyone up for free tapas at HPER tonight?

I will be having some at the Hilton, if that's what you're asking?

What time?

 

[Buzzard]

Will you be in the bar for tapas tonight?



I will be having some at the Hilton, if that's what you're asking?

What time?

How does 7 sound? (I'm flexible)

 

[samh004]

How does 7 sound? (I'm flexible)

We might be down there a little earlier, say ~6:30.

 

[samh004]

While this years AFF Gathering is officially over, I'm still here and thought I might share a few more snaps from my day. Went to Kings Park this morning before it got too hot, before having the best sandwich I've ever had at Toastface Grillah (see post #4)... well worth the wait!

 

[NZflygirl]

Will you be in the bar for tapas tonight?

As jealous as I am of the awesome weekend you've all had, I have to confess this freddy isn't ready for AFF meet and greets just yet. Despite declining I do appreciate the invite.

 

[jsd]

If you didn't think it could get any better, you haven't met jsd

Jsd, you have certainly set a high standard for the AFF annual gathering.

I second that!

... and I third that!! Great job jsd!!

I suppose you can 4th that . We certainly do.

Great job jsd...we had a terrific time...well done.

I think what's even more amazing is that jsd doesn't even live in PER. What a fabulous event.

Nawww you guys, I'm glad you all had a great weekend. It really was a fun and I'm so happy it went off without any major hitches. I still can't get over the massive turnouts.

Currently sitting in the SIN QF Lounge enjoying a nice Pinot to relax and wind down from the weekend.

3K wasn't too bad, but they wouldn't give me a boarding pass at transfer C becasue my flights are on seperate tickets?? Never had that before, but they may have actually done me a favour becasue I'm now technically eligible to apply for the Electronic Entry Program.

jsd decided to dump gas on burning charcoal

Who knew that turning off said gas would cause more fire! :mrgreen:

 

[samh004]

As jealous as I am of the awesome weekend you've all had, I have to confess this freddy isn't ready for AFF meet and greets just yet. Despite declining I do appreciate the invite.

Not to worry, if you do decide to say hello, I'll be in black jeans with a red tee, and there could be at least 3 of us.

 

[Danger]

Thank you to the organisers. I very much enjoyed the Saturday dinner.

 

[blackcat20]

Apparently getting home from MEL is proving quite difficult as the freeway is closed, and the train isn't running.

 

[jswong]

Great Do.. many thanks. A few things scattered around my apartment including CD's all over the place. Nothing bad though so very grateful

 

[JohnM]

Apparently getting home from MEL is proving quite difficult as the freeway is closed, and the train isn't running.

Should have stayed in PER .

 

[tuapekastar]

Just want to say what a fabulous DO AFF #10 was, and to thank jsd so much for the excellent organisation. Thanks also to QF (and Red Roo)for the 10K FF points I won (and for the other prizes they donated), and to serfty for his prize donations. Thanks also to the guest speaker. Apologies if I've missed anyone.

jsd, you did such a great job I'm nominating you to organise all AFF Gatherings until 2040, the 2024 Olympics, the next US Presidential elections, and the kid next door's Bar Mitzvah!

 

[blackcat20]

Should have stayed in PER .

I would if I could! Unfortunately my boss also arrived home last night so I'm expected at work today

 

[JohnM]

I would if I could! Unfortunately my boss also arrived home last night so I'm expected at work today

Boss , boss - what's that .

 

[NZflygirl]

Out of curiosity where was the guest speaker from?

 

[TheBOSman]

After 20 hours of flying, 11 hours of layover, one delay that forced me to spend an extra hour in the QF MEL F lounge (quelle horreur!), I (and more importantly, three bottles of wine) have safely arrived back in Austin. A big thumbs up to jsd and the other organizers for all the underlying plans of a fantastic weekend! Really enjoyed myself, even more than when I found out QF were finally serving the Taittinger Comtes de Champagne on my first class flight! Great to meet new faces and catch up with those previously met as well.

 

[samh004]

Out of curiosity where was the guest speaker from?

I don't know exact details, but he was a friend/colleague of straitman's, and I believe taught straitman to fly. He gave an informative speech on the history of helicopters, the technical term of which I forget