AFF Gathering #13 in SYD on 18 - 20 October 2019

[Bundy Bear]

Jessica there might be some room offers worth checking through Qantas, points for a stay at a chain that you might not usually have chosen.

 

[JessicaTam]

I booked it but unlikely to make it. I will know for sure next week if you’d like to pretend to be me

Thanks for the offer. But don't let my lack of planning be an excuse not to come!

Jessica there might be some room offers worth checking through Qantas, points for a stay at a chain that you might not usually have chosen.

Thanks for that. I have been casting the net fairly wide looking for that compromise between price and comfort.

 

[Bazzi]

I am just looking at booking - crikey accommodation is exxy.

Quite a few 2 bedroom apartment options in the city if you can find another AFFer to share - might be more reasonable.

 

[Sprucegoose]

Another option for dinner could be Ripples Milsons Point.. BYO wine

not sure if it fits the brief but great position ( northern end of the bridge ) and pretty nice food...

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Indeed, a job for a water taxi !!

 

[Sprucegoose]

Could someone please put me down as a Plats. I will be in Sydney that weekend.

It will will good to catch up with some I have only known since 2003. Almost last century!

 

[Lat34]

Another option for dinner could be Ripples Milsons Point.. BYO wine

not sure if it fits the brief but great position ( northern end of the bridge ) and pretty nice food...

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Ripples BYO but charges around $12/ bottle corkage

 

[Buzzard]

Ripples BYO but charges around $12/ bottle corkage

For SYD $12/bottle seems cheap.

 

[CJEMNMAC]

For SYD $12/bottle seems cheap.

correct it is !

 

[support]

Dinner has been booked at Long Chim (Corner Pitt Street & Angel Place) from approx 1930 on Saturday night. The meal will be share plates, similar to last year at Jasmin in Adelaide, and dietary requirements will be taken into account for those that have them.

Drinks will follow last years model, where members will have to keep track of their consumption and pay one person at the end who will foot the bill. This is unfortunate, but the restaurant was not able to offer split bills for drinks. As with last year, electronic or cash payment at the end of the night is acceptable, so don't feel you need to hit up an ATM before coming to dinner. Pens/paper will be provided.

 

[RooFlyer]

About equidistant between the Marriott and the Hilton .

I'm at the Marriott, next time you update the table in post #3, support.

 

[serfty]

About equidistant between the Marriott and the Hilton .

Don't forget the Hyatt resident(s) ...

 

[Aeolus]

Almost platinum for this, hotel prebooked, flights not yet but will do so within this week using the Amex deal.

 

[Eija]

Another Marriott @support

 

[kookaburra75]

Another Marriott @support

And us too please @support
@RooFlyer - will love to see your photos of your current trip report if you're up to it

 

[straitman]

An unfortunate change for me.
Now solo (ie +1 is not coming)
Arriving on the afternoon of 19th.
Dinner on 19th plus the trip to HARS.
Departure TBA when I know.

 

[nat965]

What time do Friday night drinks usually start, and go 'til?
put me as platinum, details to be worked out very soon.
Oh, and if anyone needs a reminder... daylight savings are in place that time of year. Where did my hour go?!

 

[tgh]

Reminds me to follow up..
I am in purgatory.. could go either way so nothing booked.
Colour me transparent.. 🕸

 

[JessicaTam]

What time do Friday night drinks usually start, and go 'til?
put me as platinum, details to be worked out very soon.
Oh, and if anyone needs a reminder... daylight savings are in place that time of year. Where did my hour go?!

They start when the first person turns up, and go until the last person leaves. So anytime really!

 

[serfty]

So anytime really!

I'll raise you ...

 

[JessicaTam]

I'll raise you ...