AFF Gathering #5 [CBR Oct 7-9], Ideas

[awilcockson]

Weather forecasts suggest it is going to be a wet weekend with cold nights:shock:

The bar(s) will be warm and dry

 

[Taezar]

I have had a scan through but can't find the post that lists out the plan (i.e. where we are having breakfasts and dinners or lunches if that was decided).
Can someone please repost this information?
Cheers
Tae

 

[markis10]

I have edited the first post to reflect the "plan" as last posted:

http://www.australianfrequentflyer....-gathering-5-cbr-oct-26132-30.html#post496020

Friday dinner as previously advised at Baber’s in Canberra Centre. It is a quick walk from Crown Plaza.

For Saturday dinner I have selected Central Café in Queanbeyan commencing at 6.30pm. If you don’t know Queanbeyan is the town that abuts the Canberra border. It is actually closer to CBR AP than many Canberra suburbs. You flew over it when you came here.

Central Café is a classic country restaurant where the meals are big, good quality and not expensive. The menu is available through the link. Our after dinner speaker has been arranged and is looking forward to telling us about their role. Bill splitting has been fine previously and they do take Amex.

Naturally every body who wants shall be driven to and from Central Café. Upon our return to Canberra there are several locations where kick on for the evening if that is your want.

The bus:
I shall collect it on Saturday morning and after driving via CBR AP to pick up an AFFer or two shall meet you at your hotels (i.e. Crowne Plaza 9.30am and then Diamont Hotel) and then head off to see the sights.

Now the weather here is very unpredictable so I shall finalise the itinerary when I know the forecast but I intend to cover the following places over the two days.

Royal Mint, Mt Ainslie, War Memorial/National Museum, Mt Stromlo, tour around Canberra region pointing out some sights, the Carillion should ring a bell for a few of you. Am happy to drop off and pick up later if you want. And of course Old Parliament House and Parliament House, the National Gallery and the High Court are nearby as is Lake Burley Griffith.

Floriade is a must and a good place to visit in the morning while you’re waiting for me to turn up.

I shall drop people off at the airport from about 3.00pm Sunday and am happy to do a few runs if required. The cost of the bus shall be $12.50 per day or $25 for both days. I am not making money off this, just covering costs.

 

[Taezar]

I have edited the first post to reflect the "plan" as last posted:

http://www.australianfrequentflyer....-gathering-5-cbr-oct-26132-30.html#post496020

Thanks Markis10 for doing that.

Put me as a maybe for Saturday night dinner whomever is doing the bookings - I will see how I feel.
Cheers
taez

 

[Ewing]

Hi All,

I'm going to have to be a maybe for Saturday dinner (the only event I've RSVPd to). While I'll be in CBR this weekend, I do have a lot of stuff to get done so I'm not sure if I'll be able to make it.

If I don't get to catch up I'm sure there'll be another event or a chance lounge meet in the near future.

-Shaun

 

[Bundy Bear]

I wish all AFF'ers attending a very good weekend at the CBR activities. I humbly submit my apologies for my inability to attend. John.

I now have to cancel for selfish reasons that will be clear soon. My apologies. <removed stuff regarding diamont>
Also if there are any expenses I need to pay?

It would have been good to see you both in Canberra, I am sure I will see you both sometime in the future, at least you will be missing the cold weather.
Where is the cold smiley. brrr. :shock:

Canberra.
Friday 7 October

Summary

Min 4Max 20A few showers. Canberra area

Cloudy. Scattered showers. Light winds tending westerly up to 25 km/h around midday.


Saturday 8 October

Summary

Min 5Max 20Shower or two. Canberra area

Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Winds mainly southwesterly averaging up to 25 km/h tending west to northwesterly up to 20 km/h during the evening.


Sunday 9 October

Summary

Min 5Max 23A little rain developing. Canberra area

Cloudy. Patchy rain later in the day. Winds northwesterly averaging up to 25 km/h tending north to northwesterly 25 to 40 km/h during the evening.

Now if Qantas could release an upgrade seat on the flight to Canberra, thanks.

 

[awilcockson]

Noooooooooooo!

Qantas will be the subject of union action by the Transport Workers Union (TWU) on Friday 7 October. We are also the subject of ongoing action by the Australian Licenced Engineers Association.

We are doing all we can to reduce any impact of this action on our customers. However, some flight changes are likely to be required. Qantas will make every effort to advise you of the disruption to flights, particularly those that are cancelled or significantly delayed.

 

[Flashback]

Noooooooooooo!

Just as well a lot of people are flying DJ or driving, then

 

[awilcockson]

Just as well a lot of people are flying DJ or driving, then

Yeah well I was just looking at the cost of changing to a VA flight ... no dice, not paying $250 for a discount Y seat to CBR.

Just going to have to risk it ...

 

[Taezar]

Andrew - that information has been up for days.
My flight is currently not impacted. Check the status. Last week they had a list of flights impacted on the same info page.

 

[oz_mark]

I understand tomorrow's strike is between 4 and 6 pm, so best keep an eye on the status page if you're flying around that time.

 

[awilcockson]

Andrew - that information has been up for days.

Yep, except that as of 5pm yesterday all it said was "we will notify you if there are any more impacted flights". This morning it is specifically stating that there will be some level of disruption tomorrow.

 

[awilcockson]

I understand tomorrow's strike is between 4 and 6 pm, so best keep an eye on the status page if you're flying around that time.

08:30 flight here, so breathing a little easier.

Is there any indication of the airports that are likely to be affected?

 

[Taezar]

Ah apologies Andrew.
Serves me right for not reading in more detail.
Taez
PS. I am landing at 11.30am on Friday morning (QF) if anyone wants to share a taxi into the cbd. Was thinking of hanging around and drinnking at the JClub with Andrew till the rest of the BNE crew arrives around 4pmish - but since I took a day off work, I have decided to head in and start my weekend.

 

[harvyk]

Ah apologies Andrew.
Serves me right for not reading in more detail.
Taez
PS. I am landing at 11.30am on Friday morning (QF) if anyone wants to share a taxi into the cbd. Was thinking of hanging around and drinnking at the JClub with Andrew till the rest of the BNE crew arrives around 4pmish - but since I took a day off work, I have decided to head in and start my weekend.

Tae, you interested in lunch tomorrow? I work right near the airport so I'd be happy to pick you up, and we can go to one of the nearby cafe's... (Invite is extended to anyone else who arrives around that time)

 

[Taezar]

That is very kind Andrew (also known to the Brisbane group as Other Andrew). You still have my phone number?
PS. Any chance of a lift into town as well or am I pushing your goodwill?

 

[harvyk]

That is very kind Andrew (also known to the Brisbane group as Other Andrew). You still have my phone number?
PS. Any chance of a lift into town as well or am I pushing your goodwill?

Still got your number, we can head into the city for lunch if you like... (I've just arranged to meet with a client in the city after lunch, so that works out nicely)...

 

[tuapekastar]

Strike action between 1600 and 1800 tomorrow. My flight to CBR = 1650 = cancelled! Onto an earlier (arrive CBR 1630) flight with no issues, lose exit seat but it's a tiddler of a flight anyway. If anyone else is arriving CBR around the same time I'm up for sharing a cab into CBD (staying at Diamant)

 

[Taezar]

Tuapekastar, I believe BundyBear and Trippintherift are all arriving arround that time. Also Andrew Wilcockson (what the heck is your handle?) will be sitting in the lounge drinking from around midday.
Gentlemen?

 

[harvyk]

I can fit 4 in my car (not including me), so if they'd like a lift to the city (plus lunch) they're more than welcome to come...