AFF Gathering #11 in DRW on 7 - 9 July 2017

[Jacques Vert]

In transit at SYD.

 

[JessicaTam]

Doug and I have made QF844 by the skin of our teeth.

 

[cruiser60]

Welcome to the warmth of Darwin. See you later this afternoon.

 

[tuapekastar]

I don't seem to be able to access the wiki thing via my phone, hence have no idea when and where to go! If someone could be so kind as to advise (preferably copy the entire weekend's itinerary into a proper post) that would be much appreciated. Thanks. (And if there is s way for me to view the wiki you can show he tonight).

 

[Bundy Bear]

For Tuapekastar,

Only properly read the thread, enjoy Darwin, End of financial year is on and so I was never going to get away from work.


Considering the low numbers, all events are 'pay as you go'. No prepayment required [1].[h=4]Friday night[/h]Dinner and drinks on the Deck at Aqua Restaurant, Doubletree by Hilton Esplanade.

The GM for Hilton NT will be dropping by, so a good opportunity to chat about where Hilton is going in Australia.

Turn up when you like!


[h=4]Saturday[/h]A relaxing start to the day playing with crocodiles at Crocosaurus. This is close to HH/DT/Novotel so walking distance for most.The park opens at 09:30 and the first presentation is at 10:00.

$35 adults, $28 seniors.

At 13:00 we will be heading for the taxi rank and making our way to the Darwin Aviation Museum.

$15 adults, $10 seniors.

They will be kicking us out at 17:00 when we will head back to our hotels to freshen up before dinner.


[h=4]Saturday night[/h]Dinner is at Mitchell's Grill at the Hilton with 7pm for drinks and 7.30pm sit down.

We have an area set aside, and we can choose from the main menu - so no need to worry about set menus.


[h=4]Sunday[/h]No visit to Darwin would be complete without an insight into Cyclone Tracey.

 

[cruiser60]

If anyone needs a pickup to the Hilton around 6pm I will be happy to get 4 extras in the car. Will be coming past Ramada Zen Bindibuys

 

[JessicaTam]

If anyone needs a pickup to the Hilton around 6pm I will be happy to get 4 extras in the car. Will be coming past Ramada Zen Bindibuys

Thanks for taking care of some local transport tonight. Doug_Westcott is at the Hilton so I will txt him your offer.

And thanks Bunny Bear for posting the program.

Let's aim for about 6-6.30 for the festivities to commence.

edit: I might head down now.

 

[Bindibuys]

If anyone needs a pickup to the Hilton around 6pm I will be happy to get 4 extras in the car. Will be coming past Ramada Zen Bindibuys

Yes please, been walking most of the day. I will be waiting out the front, wearing red & white.

 

[JessicaTam]

Look for the pool and you will find us.

We raise a glass to the copper amongst us.



Overlooking the pool.

 

[JessicaTam]

All I can say is - it's big!

 

[JessicaTam]

Dinner is served ...

 

[JessicaTam]

Congratulations to tuapekastar. 10,000 Velocity points. Thanks Virgin.

Thanks also to admin for providing today's transport.

 

[Bindibuys]

Our "fearless" leader

 

[JessicaTam]

It was either that or wrangling AFFers!

 

[Simo]

Looks like a great weekend and well organised

 

[Bindibuys]

Although not on the official program, 5 of us attended the Beer Can Regatta this afternoon. Was not exactly on the bucket list, but a must do, seeing we were already in town.

 

[straitman]

From those of us stuck in Shanghai we hope you have had a great weekend.

 

[JessicaTam]

From those of us stuck in Shanghai we hope you have had a great weekend.

Although the numbers were down on previous years we still had a great time.

We got to see a variety of attractions which has whet the appetite for another visit.

Thanks to everyone who came along and added to the weekend.

Now where to next year? Or should I say "when"?

 

[tuapekastar]

In the lounge at DRW with Jacques Vert and Gem56, waiting for our flight to SYD after a great weekend.
Many thanks to Jessica Tam and anyone else who organised. Thanks also to all who attended, they wouldn't happen without you (us).
Thanks also to the Bindibuys for some chauffeuring today, and DRW local cruiser60 for some of the same the other day (nice to meet you, hope to see you at another DO). Thanks to admin for some taxi fares, and thanks to AFF/Virgin for the 10K points. Did I just win an Oscar or what? So many thanks...

 

[Doug_Westcott]

Another great weekend - thanks Jess for organising and thanks also to Admin for the Taxi fares.
A small, elite, group this year, but allowed for a very relaxed and flexible timetable. Hope to see more of you next year!