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

[anat0l]

Just spoke to our driver - $60 per car SYD drop off hotel circuit CBD

I will be getting my normal driver for Mr & Mrs! - you onboard notzac?

Anyone else, let me know and I will book...

Mr!

How many people can we squash into a car? Four only?

If it's four per car, then at $15, that's not entirely bad, depending on the vehicle they are using and as long as the price remains fixed (for obvious reasons ).

 

[Flashback]

Just spoke to our driver - $60 per car SYD drop off hotel circuit CBD

I will be getting my normal driver for Mr & Mrs! - you onboard notzac?

Anyone else, let me know and I will book...

Mr!

What kind of cars generally? Only a Statesman / Fairline?

 

[notzac]

If we're going to get a 3-4 people per car at SYD, $15-$20 sounds good for me.

How are people getting to the airport in MEL in the morning? I was going to catch the SkyBus, but could be interested in alternative arrangements as well

 

[serfty]

We'll be taking a cab from the SYD to the Hilton on Saturday morning. I expect to pay $30 max.

 

[Flashback]

If we're going to get a 3-4 people per car at SYD, $15-$20 sounds good for me.

How are people getting to the airport in MEL in the morning? I was going to catch the SkyBus, but could be interested in alternative arrangements as well

I'd only pay that much if it was better than a Statesman/Fairline :!:

If that's what car type it is, my driver is normally cheaper than $60...

 

[notzac]

So, I decided to create a Google Maps thingo for AFF #3:

AFF Gathering #3 - Google Maps

Updated to include all suggestions for dinner and drinking, plus who is staying where...
Let me know if there is anything that needs to be added or changed!

 

[Flashback]

Updated to include all suggestions for dinner and drinking, plus who is staying where...
Let me know if there is anything that needs to be added or changed!

Nice work!

 

[Keith009]

That's actually not a bad idea.

Hmm I'd rather it be kept under the radar. They might suddenly decide to enforce published rules regarding oneworld emerald/JQ. :-|

 

[munitalP]

I'd only pay that much if it was better than a Statesman/Fairline :!:

If that's what car type it is, my driver is normally cheaper than $60...

Dan, assuming you would be sharing, it would be $15

The point of a driver is so you are not travelling in a pus box cab - each to their own - I dont rearly care

As a point - 7 series & a Caprice


Mr!

 

[serfty]

I loathe Taxi's and would happily take the Airport Rail but SWMBO finds it extremely problematic to take subways ... :-|

 

[Mwenenzi]

..Rumour has it that there may be a large convention in Sydney during the week of AFF Gather #3, or the week after (not sure). Either way, might be a good idea to make sure accommodation is secure for everyone.

The 2009 worldmasters is to be held in Syd 10-18 October.
From about Aus: info Sydney 2009 World Masters Games

The Games will host approximately 25,000 people from upwards of 100 countries. They will compete across 28 sports at more than 70 venues throughout the city.

On 23 Oct will still be people in Syd from this event. More particpants than Sydney 2000

 

[oz_mark]

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

The roof bar has managed to rule itself out by closing down for renovations.....

 

[oz_mark]

Friday Night
Welcome Drinks
Opera Bar (Opera Bar - Home)

Saturday A.M
Sydney Airport Tarmac Tour

Saturday Lunch
Din Tai Fung


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

Sunday Lunch
Harbour Cruise and Lunch

For the purposes of estimating numbers, could folk coming along give me an indication of which events you are likely to attend?

 

[anat0l]

For the purposes of estimating numbers, could folk coming along give me an indication of which events you are likely to attend?

Well, that's easy. All of them.

 

[Keith009]

All of them.

 

[Hvr]

All of them.

Me too. Sounds like fun.

 

[Flashback]

All for me.

 

[Bundy Bear]

Well, that's easy. All of them.

So you are upgraded to Platinum then;

Please also upgrade me to Platinum as well.

Friday night dinner and Saturday night dinner please, Saturday probably lunch. Departing Sunday at 12:10pm SYD-PPQ-CFS-BNE.

 

[anat0l]

So you are upgraded to Platinum then;

Already have been for a while: http://www.frequentflyer.com.au/com...ring-3-sydney-october-18155-2.html#post249212

In fact, my QF flights BNE-MEL and SYD-BNE have been booked too.

23OCT QF601 BNE-MEL dep 0500 arr 0825 a/c 738 :shock:
25OCT QF548 SYD-BNE dep 1905 arr 1935 a/c 738

 

[oz_mark]

On my calculations...

1. Platinum: Confirmed
   
   oz_mark
   Hvr
   kpc
   QF009 + 1
   munitalP + 1
   samh004
   notzac
   tuapekastar
   BiziBB + 1
   Flashware
   serfty + 1
   Alanslegal
   jswong
   admin
   anat0l
   Bundy Bear
   .
2. Gold: Probable
   
   Febs
   PeteJ
   wijomas
   .
3. Silver: Possible
   
   straitman
   Blackadder
   penegal
   SeaWolf
   .
4. Bronze: Scratching
   .
5. Iron: Depends
   
   JohnK