AFF Gathering #17 in BNE on 18 - 20 October 2024

We're pleased to announce that the 2024 AFF annual gathering will be held in Brisbane, the sunny capital of Queensland!

The weekend of Friday 18 - Sunday 20 October 2024 has been chosen for the event. As per past years, there will be a welcome dinner on the Friday evening, optional activities on Saturday and a main dinner on Saturday evening. There may also be an optional activity on Sunday in the late morning.

All AFF members (and +1's, etc.) are welcome to attend. Most people usually fly in on Friday afternoon and leave on the Sunday afternoon/evening.

Your lead organisers for this year's event are @NM and @QF WP. Other Brisbane-based members are also welcome to volunteer to assist.

We'll update this thread over the coming months with more information about the planned activities, dinner venues and costs, which we expect to be similar to past gatherings. There will be a $5 registration fee per participant, plus the cost of any activities and/or meals that you choose to join.

For now, please feel free to let us know in this thread if you think you'll be able to make it! For those unfamiliar with the AFF terminology:

• "Platinum" means you're planning to attend and have booked flights/accommodation
• "Gold" means you're likely to attend but will need to confirm at a later time
• "Silver" means you're unlikely to attend at this stage.
• "Bronze" means you're unable to attend.

The AFF Leadership Team can provide support in terms of money collection and distribution, and editing this thread as needed. If something needs to be updated, please simply report the post with the update so anyone on the team can action it (starting a conversation only alerts one person).

We're looking forward to seeing you all in Brissie!

 

[CaptJCool]

Arriving late

 

[Mattg]

Some of us are heading now to Gilhooleys, since there was a long line at Pancake Manor.

 

[serfty]

Second wine tasting ...

 

[CaptJCool]

Some of us are heading now to Gilhooleys, since there was a long line at Pancake Manor.

Unfortunately the long line evaporated rapidly as they were disorganised OR lots left

So we are half a dozen are at a table with plenty of spare seats
that’s how it rolls

Well look up

 

[serfty]

Hosties tonight - thanks Vicki and Deanna

 

[bPeteb]

Thankyou everyone for an excellent couples of nights. It was great to meet everyone that I did. Next gathering I'll make much more of an effort to get around the room.

Really loved Mel's talk. Small world. It turns out Mel trained the brother of a close friend of mine. Mark was I think the RAAF's youngest F111 pilot. He sadly lost his life in an F111 crash near Tenterfield in 1985.

 

[Dantas]

$9.50!

 

[somebol]

I had a wonderful time and it was nice meeting all of you.
Thanks to @NM and @QF WP for organising an excellent weekend.

 

[ozcolin]

Thanks for the warm welcome to a newbie… nice to be with enthusiasts where I’m at the lowest level… nobody gets you in the real world ha ha! worth the trip just for the night
1st time trying out a VA lounge… must admit felt more special than in QF lounge!

 

[PrezRegan]

PSA, buses replace trains to the airport today from Roma st stop 125

 

[serfty]

For those doing a clock tour tour this morning, it begins from Museum of Brisbane reception on Level 3, City Hall.

The museum is open from 10am, get there early for a look around.

For those who have not booked yet, the 11am tour has no availability. There are limited spots on the 10:45am and 11:15am tours.

The Museum of Brisbane indicates you should present yourself at reception 15 minutes before your tour.

Museum of Brisbane · Brisbane City, QLD

maps.app.goo.gl

Visit Us - Museum of Brisbane | MoB

Museum of Brisbane is located on level 3 of Brisbane City Hall in King George Square. Holding a significant place in the hearts of Brisbane residents as the ‘People’s Place’ City Hall is Brisbane’s premier heritage building.

www.museumofbrisbane.com.au

The Clock Tower Tour includes a ride in one of Brisbane’s oldest working cage lifts, a look behind Australia’s largest analogue clock faces and time to explore the observation platform that shares a unique perspective of your city. See if you can catch a glimpse of the bells!

 

[RooFlyer]

Guest speaker RAAF pilot Mal who entertained us with some hair-raising experiences in his long career.





A great AFF gathering. Many thanks to chief organisers @NM and @QF WP , the powers behind-the-scenes Vicki and Deanna and I believe also @Captain Halliday .

Now, to take my big sister shopping for the day .

 

[Bindibuys]

A big thankyou to all the weekend organisers from us.
Clock tour at 10;15am, will probably see some folks around the Town Hall.

 

[Ade]

For those doing a clock tour tour this morning, it begins from Museum of Brisbane reception on Level 3, City Hall.

The museum is open from 10am, get there early for a look around.

For those who have not booked yet, the 11am tour has no availability. There are limited spots on the 10:45am and 11:15am tours.

The Museum of Brisbane indicates you should present yourself at reception 15 minutes before your tour.

Museum of Brisbane · Brisbane City, QLD

maps.app.goo.gl

Visit Us - Museum of Brisbane | MoB

Museum of Brisbane is located on level 3 of Brisbane City Hall in King George Square. Holding a significant place in the hearts of Brisbane residents as the ‘People’s Place’ City Hall is Brisbane’s premier heritage building.

www.museumofbrisbane.com.au

Thanks for the tip re the museum. I’ve just booked a slot for the 1045h tour.

 

[Hvr]

Can barely walk and won't make my 11am tour. Unfortunately it doesn't allow me to cancel my booking.

 

[AIRwin]

PSA, buses replace trains to the airport today from Roma st stop 125

Roma Street Stop 125 · Brisbane City, Queensland

maps.app.goo.gl

 

[CaptJCool]

For those staying on tonight Sunday 20/10

I saw this place just metres from the Sebel which looked worth a dinner after 6

Home | Wu Kong Kitchen & Bar

Authentic Chinese cuisine in Brisbane City. Enter the legendary Monkey King’s cave and enjoy your journey! 🧭

wukongkitchenandbar.com.au

Perhaps some may be interested in meeting up for Wu Kong!

 

[Bindibuys]

Can you make out the AFF members on the clock tour?

 

[Captain Halliday]

Those visiting Queensland will have noted the clock tells the correct time.

 

[RooFlyer]

Those visiting Queensland will have noted the clock tells the correct time.

Yes, but what year? <Ducks and runs like hell ....>