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

[Flashback]

Walking directions from Hilton Sydney to The Westin Sydney
0.6 km – about 7 mins

QF009, you have no excuse to not move your own luggage between the Hilton and The Westin; I am not going to let you taxi such a short distance

 

[serfty]

Jenny and I are staying at the Hilton ... but hey - we get free breakfast ...

 

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Jenny and I are staying at the Hilton ... but hey - we get free breakfast ...

Since I also have free breakfast I think I shall be joining you both

 

[anat0l]

Since I also have free breakfast I think I shall be joining you both

You mean three. And I do believe your free breakfast has come compliments of yours truly?

 

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You mean three. And I do believe your free breakfast has come compliments of yours truly?

You could say that

 

[Bundy Bear]

Thought I should make a refundable reservation; One of the Holiday Inns somewhere in Sydney, if a friend of mind is still living in Sydney in October then I probably stay with them.

Just saw an idea for Sydney is the Jetboat that runs out of Circular Quay, the other idea is the Seaplane but that looked expensive, both were on tonights "Random Acts Of Kindness" show on channel 9.

Still haven't booked any flights yet; still tossing up ideas; wanting to get on Brindabella Airlines J41 that flys between NTL-BNE but it seems you can't book it as one segment.

A Melbourne F lounge visit would be nice but I guess Flashware has got first tabs on that.

I could always just save the money and stay home.

 

[anat0l]

I could always just save the money and stay home.

I thought about that too....after all, I do have a Euro trip later this year.

Just have to decide whether to go to MEL on Thursday evening and crash somewhere before FLounge run the next day, or get up nice and early for the Friday first morning flight to MEL (QF601 :shock.

 

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I thought about that too....after all, I do have a Euro trip later this year.

Ditto !

All up on flights + hotel, I've spent $500 so not too bad.

Taxi's can be shared to / from the airport with QF009 as their flights are similar times, so transportation costs should be low

 

[oz_mark]

Bringing together the suggestions that have been made so far

Friday Night
Welcome Drinks
Roofbar (Welcome to Roofbar - Welcome to Roof Bar)
or
Opera Bar (Opera Bar - Home)

Saturday A.M
Sydney Airport Tarmac Tour

Saturday Lunch
TBA


Saturday Dinner
Loewnbrau (Löwenbräu Keller)
or
Bavarian (Bavarian Bier Cafe )
or
seafood restaurant in Brighton Le-Sands.

Sunday Lunch
Harbour Cruise and Lunch

 

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+1 for the Opera Bar, haven't been there and would like to.

 

[oz_mark]

+1 for the Opera Bar, haven't been there and would like to.

I am leaning that way myself!

 

[anat0l]

+1 for the Opera Bar, haven't been there and would like to.

Haven't been to either, but I'm a sucker for places that rekindle my memories of playing in the school symphony orchestra. Plus the view looks just magnificent.

+1 for the Opera Bar.

 

[Flashback]

It does seem pricier there, but you have a better view. The Roof Bar just has a view of the skyline... hmm..:!:

 

[oz_mark]

It does seem pricier there, but you have a better view. The Roof Bar just has a view of the skyline... hmm..:!:

Indeed a point in the Roof Bar's favour is that the prices look a bit better. Hence why I was leaning toward Opera, but not totally convinced

 

[Flashback]

Indeed a point in the Roof Bar's favour is that the prices look a bit better. Hence why I was leaning toward Opera, but not totally convinced

Yep:!:

 

[munitalP]

Mr! & Mrs! will be FLounging - can we start a Platinum List of Floungers as well please! At least this way we will get as many comp'd in as possible..

Platinum

munitalP + 1
QF009 + 1
Flashware (needs comp)

 

[notzac]

Mr! & Mrs! will be FLounging - can we start a Platinum List of Floungers as well please!

You can add me, and I think you can also add anat0l to your list

 

[munitalP]

Platinum

munitalP + 1
QF009 + 1
Flashware (needs comp)
notzac
anat0l

Guys, modify the list if you need comping!


Mr!

 

[munitalP]

Originally Posted by suggestions
Friday Night
Welcome Drinks
Roofbar (Welcome to Roofbar - Welcome to Roof Bar)
or
Opera Bar (Opera Bar - Home)

Saturday A.M
Sydney Airport Tarmac Tour

Saturday Lunch
TBA


Saturday Dinner
Loewnbrau (Löwenbräu Keller)
or
Bavarian (Bavarian Bier Cafe )
or
seafood restaurant in Brighton Le-Sands.

Sunday Lunch
Harbour Cruise and Lunch

I know that I did offer the suggestion for Lowenbrau, but after another recent sucessful venture into the land of Taiwanese dumpling:- Din Tai Fung would be another suggestion from me....!

Mr!

 

[kpc]

Taiwanese dumpling:- Din Tai Fung would be another suggestion from me....!

I like the sound of this:idea:

As a Sydneysider, paying extra (?significantly) just for an opera / harbour view...is a waste of money but I will go with the flow!