AFF Gathering #4, Brisbane, October 22-24, 2010

[Bundy Bear]

Mark myself as platinum.

 

[munitalP]

I am Platinum, and my sister will be joining me too (might get her to register a username).

Can’t wait to start organising

We can't wait you you to start organising


Mr!

 

[bossreggie]

Platinum for me +1

I agree with MunitalP... A QP Catch up prior, will be the way to go.

Any suggestions for hotels will be welcome. I have only stayed at the Novotel and Sofitel there.

 

[Keith009]

Gold for myself and +1, hoping to be Platinum. I will definitely make it if I've not been banished to SFO that weekend!

The +1 might make it there himself even if I don't go, as he seems to have become v good friends with a couple of AFFers.

 

[oz_mark]

The +1 might make it there himself even if I don't go, as he seems to have become v good friends with a couple of AFFers.

He's a dangerous man when he is drinking Sprite though

 

[Keith009]

He's a dangerous man when he is drinking Sprite though

:mrgreen::mrgreen::shock:

 

[oz_mark]

Members of the peoples republic of Victoria, should we try for a qp catchup on the way?

Good idea But what if I go MEL-AKL-SYD-BNE on the way there?:mrgreen:

 

[oz_mark]

We can't wait you you to start organising

+1

 

[munitalP]

Any suggestions for hotels will be welcome. I have only stayed at the Novotel and Sofitel there.

I will be staying at Rydges Southbank most probably. A river view suite with balcony looking back towards the CBD (its awesome) for sub $300, 1/2 price drinks and meals with the added bonus of a train stops 100M from the hotel so no additional cab fares needed to and from the airport as I have NO intention of driving anywhere that weekend

Mr!

 

[notzac]

We will try to avoid any venues for dinner in Fortitude Valley and anyone that wishes to visit the Valley can do so after dinner.

I need to ask -- why? There are some perfectly good restaurants in the Valley (especially in Chinatown and at the Emporium) that may be worth pursuing as an option; dismissing any of them out of hand because "it's the Valley" is a bit harsh.

Please advise on this thread whether you will be:
a) Platinum: Confirmed
b) Gold: Probable
c) Silver: Possible
d) Bronze: Scratching

Silver, possibly Gold at this stage.

 

[Keith009]

Any suggestions for hotels will be welcome. I have only stayed at the Novotel and Sofitel there.

We loved the Emporium so might possibly go back there. Or check out the Sofitel since there aren't any SPGs and the OH has developed an obsession with Accor status which has now become our "fallback" program. (see what happens when he hangs out with AFFers...)

 

[munitalP]

We loved the Emporium so might possibly go back there. Or check out the Sofitel since there aren't any SPGs and the OH has developed an obsession with Accor status. (see what happens when he hangs out with AFFers...)

I saw some awe when the reality of a 50% off (Rydges) Platinum card cut the dinner bill from $80 a head to $40


Mr!

 

[notzac]

Any suggestions for hotels will be welcome. I have only stayed at the Novotel and Sofitel there.

Emporium Hotel Brisbane | Luxury hotel in Brisbane, Australia
The Limes Hotel - Boutique Hotel Brisbane

Neither are a part of any of the hotel chains, but they get consistently good reviews for service. Both are a bit more "boutique" than your average hotel.

 

[JohnK]

I need to ask -- why? There are some perfectly good restaurants in the Valley (especially in Chinatown and at the Emporium) that may be worth pursuing as an option; dismissing any of them out of hand because "it's the Valley" is a bit harsh.

Haven't dismissed any restaurant options. Do you have any suggestions?

The thinking behind it was because most people will be staying in the city and more than likely evening drinks will also be somewhere in the city and it will be easier to walk to the restaurant venue say Queen St Mall or Eagle St Pier than going over to the Valley.

 

[straitman]

JohnK,

Gold (leaning toward platinum) X 2 please.

 

[straitman]

Members of the peoples republic of Victoria, should we try for a qp catchup on the way?

Mr!

The short answer is YES.

The long answer is Of course we should!

 

[notzac]

Haven't dismissed any restaurant options. Do you have any suggestions?

Sure..:

Mecca Bah | Fortitude Valley Queensland
wagamama | positive eating + positive living

And for dessert
Welcome to Freestyle | Freestyle Tout

Plus a bunch of chinese restos in Chinatown (less familiar with names so I can't find websites)

 

[JohnK]

Platinum

JohnK
Mal
samh004 (and sister)
oz_mark
munitalP (+1)
Bundy Bear
bossreggie (+1)

Gold

kpc (+1)
drron
Anat0l
ejb
QF009 (+1)
straitman (+1)

Silver

thewinchester
tuapekastar
notzac

 

[munitalP]

Excellent response so far less than 12 hours after starting the thread.

but admittedly months and months after suggesting the gathering in another thread...


Mr!

 

[oz_mark]

but admittedly months and months after suggesting the gathering in another thread...

The northerners like to take things slowly