AFF Gathering #3, Sydney, October 23-25, 2009

[oz_mark]

For the Harbour Cruise there are options around 9.30 am and others around 11 a.m. I am leaning towards the 11 am cruise then heading to lunch shortly thereafter. As far as price is concerned, it is around $30 for the 1¼ to 1½ hour cruise.

Does anyone have any particular preference on times?

As for taking Amex, no I don't. I don't accept much other than direct deposits, if you want me to book. For those that wish to book themselves and get the points, then let me know

 

[serfty]

I've updated post #1

11am is fine for us; we should be lunching by 2pm if the venue is near Circular Quay; then straight off to the Airport for our 6:10pm boarding.

 

[Maca44]

I will be out of Sydney, but for those interested in looking around Sydney on the cheap you can get a "Day Tripper" ticket at any form of public transport, bus ferry etc at a cost of $17 per adult, and the Day Tripper allows you to travel on all forms of public transport. You can take any ferry on Sydney Harbour and see the sights, buses and trains. It is good value for money. Here is the site for the Day Tripper
131500 Transport Info - DayTripper

 

[Keith009]

11am is probably a more hangover-friendly time.

 

[Hvr]

Have submitted my request for the tarmac tour, will let you know how it goes.

Any time Sunday morning is fine for me. I am teetotal so I will remember what happens. Unless of course you need me to forget.

 

[Alanslegal]

Just reconfirming my availability, I am confirmed for Friday night activities, Saturday lunch, (skipping Saturday Night dinner), then I am good for Sunday morning cruise / brunch / lunch etc

I'm pretty relaxed on where to go, what to eat etc

The cruise booking windows at Circular Quay where most ferries depart from do accept Amex (as I used it a couple of weeks ago).

 

[tuapekastar]

Happy with 11AM cruise, though won't be able to dally too much afterwards over lunch etc. with a 1730 flight.

 

[Keith009]

Tarmac tours company hasn't responded to my booking request - will give them a quick buzz tomorrow.

 

[Flashback]

Tarmac tours company hasn't responded to my booking request - will give them a quick buzz tomorrow.

Ditto..........

 

[Hvr]

Tarmac tours company hasn't responded to my booking request - will give them a quick buzz tomorrow.

Nor mine. Maybe they are overwhelmed?

 

[oz_mark]

Tarmac tours company hasn't responded to my booking request - will give them a quick buzz tomorrow.

Ditto..........

Nor mine. Maybe they are overwhelmed?

I suspect it may be a part time operation. My initial queries to them took three days to get answered.

 

[oz_mark]

Since most (or at least those that replied) seem to be happy to do an 11 am aight cruise, and then head into lunch, the Captain Cook Harbour Highlights Tour at 11 am from Circular Quay is my in my working plan now (Captain Cook Cruises - Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise).

Now to investigate lunch options.....

 

[oz_mark]

Dinner Saturday Night

Hi all,

We are now getting to the point where we need to start finalising numbers for some of the events. For the Saturday Night dinner, the following are what we have currently listed as starters. Could you check the list and either confirm your attendance, or let us know of any errors or ommisions.

oz_mark
oz_mark+1
Hvr
kpc
QF009
QF009 + 1
munitalP
munitalP + 1
samh004
tuapekastar
Flashware
serfty
serfty + 1
jswong
admin
anat0l
Bundy Bear
haydensydney
haydensydney + 1
Febs
noahb
noahb + 1
Industry Guest 1
Industry Guest 2
Industry Guest 3

Also please check out that your entries on the activities registers are accurate

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AioivedABCdgdGVGN0xKMFgxTmxKWDk2czVzb2luRVE

 

[Flashback]

Confirmed.

 

[tuapekastar]

Confirmed for Saturday dinner, but I can't access anything at the spreadsheet link!

 

[samh004]

Confirmed for what is noted on the spreadsheet.

 

[Keith009]

Confirmed.

 

[haydensydney]

All good from my perspective, although add +1 to Sat dinner & drinks

Thanks heaps

 

[oz_mark]

Confirmed for Saturday dinner, but I can't access anything at the spreadsheet link!

Strange. Not sure why that is happening

All good from my perspective, although add +1 to Sat dinner & drinks

Thanks heaps

Spreadsheet update.

 

[tuapekastar]

I can access s/s now (no idea why I couldn't before), and all looks as it should be...thanks.