AFF Gathering #15 in NTL on 21 – 23 October 2022

justinbrett · Oct 20, 2022

serfty said:
No, it is a bus service #130 - not that frequent but can work for me,

And just five minute walk from Newcastle interchange to HIX.

You can also get the 136 from NTL to Stockton Wharf which connects to the ferry (and then light rail if needed). Quite a pleasant way to travel especially if you miss the 130.

CaptJCool said:
I’ll keep an eye out

for you

should your flight run late, it appears there’s services at 1.45, 2.15, 3.15 (arrives 5.49) 3.50, 4.20, 4.35, 4.50, 5.04, 5.20, 5.34, 5.50, 6.20, 7.15

Make sure you look at the arrival times - although the trains are half hourly, one is express and the other is all stations. IMO it’s much better to wait for the express, which is much faster.

Fifa · Oct 20, 2022

Bindibuys said:
Anyone else want to pre-order lunch for Sunday?
I need to give them list by tomorrow afternoon.

We'll just wing it and have coffee/milkshake and muffin etc. thanks

Mattg · Oct 20, 2022

Bindibuys said:
Anyone else want to pre-order lunch for Sunday?
I need to give them list by tomorrow afternoon.

Will it be possible just to order something off the menu on Sunday?

Bindibuys · Oct 20, 2022

Mattg said:
Will it be possible just to order something off the menu on Sunday?

Yes, we were just trying to help a small business be ready for a group of 26 hitting at once.

justinbrett · Oct 20, 2022

Bindibuys said:
Yes, we were just trying to help a small business be ready for a group of 26 hitting at once.

They get hit with about 100 RAAFies all at once most lunch hours - they can handle it!

Not quite as busy any more, the previous cafe was evicted after many many years of service and was beloved by the RAAFies. They did move to Salt Ash after eviction but sadly I don't think they're in business any more.

All of their sandwiches were named after aircraft. The B-52 was legendary.

Bindibuys · Oct 20, 2022

justinbrett said:
They get hit with about 100 RAAFies all at once most lunch hours - they can handle it!

Not quite as busy any more, the previous cafe was evicted after many many years of service and was beloved by the RAAFies. They did move to Salt Ash after eviction but sadly I don't think they're in business any more.

All of their sandwiches were named after aircraft. The B-52 was legendary.

Kylie Gurr is the current operator. (well, who I am dealing with anyway)

justinbrett · Oct 20, 2022

Bindibuys said:
Kylie Gurr is the current operator. (well, who I am dealing with anyway)

Yes I follow them on facebook. They work hard. They just replaced something special which can't be re-created.

They're a fine cafe, but not especially unique.

Bindibuys · Oct 20, 2022

justinbrett said:
Yes I follow them on facebook. They work hard. They just replaced something special which can't be re-created.

They're a fine cafe, but not especially unique.

Location, location, location, was the premise for picking it.

Bindibuys · Oct 20, 2022

To keep every one in the loop, here are the times for this weekend.

FRIDAY - arrive anytime at The Landing, get your own dinner and drinks. I should be there from around 6pm
SATURDAY - bus pickup at 9am for wine tour.
SATURDAY NIGHT - arrive 6:30pm, entree served at 7pm, guest speaker 7:15-8pm, Mains served 8pm Dessert served 8:45pm.
SUNDAY - bus pickup at 9am

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The Landing menu

Bindibuys · Oct 20, 2022

kpc · Oct 20, 2022

Could be a very wet WE!

Weather bureau warns of heavy rain that could flood Hawkesbury, Nepean rivers again

The bureau is warning that Sydney’s Hawkesbury and Nepean rivers may flood again after forecasting pointed to heavy rain over the Sydney basin on Friday and into the weekend.

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Newcastle local weather forecast | SMH Weather

Newcastle local weather forecast. 48 hour forecast, 7-day weather forecast, weather radar and rainfall from The Sydney Morning Herald

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justinbrett · Oct 20, 2022

Bindibuys said:
Location, location, location, was the premise for picking it.

No criticism at all, it's really the only thing within 5Km if visiting fighterworld on a Sunday (appart from Maccas).

Was just making a point that a - they do get quite busy during the week with the RAAF business, and b - the old cafe was so much better.

In fact during the week, the hack is to go to their sister cafe "Central Beans Cafe" in the aviation precinct on the airport side - the queues are much sorter than the fighterworld cafe. But won't be a problem on a Sunday.

Matt_01 · Oct 20, 2022

I have done the flight check in so I guess that means the adventure has started, well almost

sharpinjr · Oct 20, 2022

Bindibuys said:
To keep every one in the loop, here are the times for this weekend.

FRIDAY - arrive anytime at The Landing, get your own dinner and drinks. I should be there from around 6pm
SATURDAY - bus pickup at 9am for wine tour.
SATURDAY NIGHT - arrive 6:30pm, entree served at 7pm, guest speaker 7:15-8pm, Mains served 8pm Dessert served 8:45pm.
SUNDAY - bus pickup at 9am

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The Landing menu

Hi again Bindibuys

For those of us that have the pleasure of living locally, can I assume there is a singular bus pick up point at the Holiday Inn only on both days? We should just park somewhere and gather there to loiter about in the lobby?

drron · Oct 20, 2022

Well we are now halfway to NTL. But have stopped for the night.

justinbrett · Oct 20, 2022

You might need an umbrella (pic taken just now from my balcony - the strip of bars including The Landing is at the end of the road (the one in the pic is The Dockyard - The Landing is on the far end of the strip):

Sorry I won’t be attending, I’ll be on JQ484 this time tomorrow heading up to Brisbane.

CMA222 · Oct 20, 2022

CaptJCool said:
....
now on Friday my aim is to catch the 1.14pm service from Central to Newcastle (I think there’s half a. Dozen of us training up so I’m happy to do a mini meet up on the train (but probably not in the silent carriage) if that suits (aside the part of the trip up the Hawkesbury where the splendour of the journey needs a lil silent time)

cheers

I will be on the 1.14pm from Central and +1 will join at Hornsby. If the aim is to avoid a "Quiet car" (being my normal preference to get some peace and quiet) I will be on car 2 (from the front) upstairs. No compulsion to join.

serfty · Oct 20, 2022

justinbrett said:
You might need an umbrella (pic taken just now from my balcony - the strip of bars including The Landing is at the end of the road (the one in the pic is The Dockyard - The Landing is on the far end of the strip):

I'm due to land in a bit over two hours, hope it has cleared somewhat.

CaptJCool · Oct 20, 2022

Matt_01 said:
I have done the flight check in so I guess that means the adventure has started, well almost

5 days and you’re flying again !

justinbrett · Oct 20, 2022

serfty said:
I'm due to land in a bit over two hours, hope it has cleared somewhat.

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The bulk just just passed through the city (peaked when I took the photo), but still showering and dark. Will be like this all tomorrow I think.

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