AFF Gathering #8 at MEL on 24 - 26 October

[Awesom Andy]

Beam me up to platinum please. Flights booked.
Won't make Fri night drinks, but will be around all day Sat and Sun. I don't quite play golf, however.

 

[JohnK]

I can certainly play, if there is no real check of handicap at the course (i don't have one, but can certainly play though).

No handicap checked. It is a scratch event.

I should be able to play depending on location.

Melbourne Airport Golf Club.

What was the tee time again? Thinking of booking 7:00pm flight back.

 

[Awesom Andy]

What was the tee time again? Thinking of booking 7:00pm flight back.

10.30/10.40, I believe. A 7pm flight should give you plenty of time.

 

[penegal]

What was the tee time again? Thinking of booking 7:00pm flight back.

10.30/10.40, I believe. A 7pm flight should give you plenty of time.

Yes, refer to my earlier post...

The Sunday golf (10:30 & 10:40am tee times), suggests a finish around 3pm depending on playing speed (18 holes is usually quoted at 4.5hrs). The gold course is next to the airport, so I expect that some of us we adjourn to the lounges at Tullamarine for drinks (This could be a challenge for locals with golf clubs, so someone will need to drive & pay airport parking fees).

I am still thinking about an alternative Sunday activity, but will need a volunteer to lead it. The target would be a similar finish time (between 4pm and 6pm), but it could be a little later if a bus trip is involved.

There will be a Sunday dinner for those still in Melbourne, but I expect that this would be smaller group.

 

[JohnK]

10.30/10.40, I believe. A 7pm flight should give you plenty of time.

That sounds like a plan. May need guesting into QF business lounge from someone with access.

 

[coolumbla]

cast me in bronze
the Family coolumbla are off to sri lanka the following weekend and I've run out of time!

 

[slc767338]

I'm keen to pop along so please slot me in as Gold for the minute.

 

[penegal]

The slow cogs of organisation are turning in the background.

I had a quick catch up with a few of my co-conspirators this weekend and we have some venues and activities in mind.

Watch this space...

 

[Awesom Andy]

For those flying MEL-SYD on the Monday, Jetstar has added JQ18, departing at 1130 hours, operated by the flameliner dreamliner. Sadly, it's going at $105, with no price match available.

 

[serfty]

Mind you, it's now at 11:30 am rather than in the afternoon (previously 2:35pm).

 

[mickeyc747]

For those flying MEL-SYD on the Monday, Jetstar has added JQ18, departing at 1130 hours, operated by the flameliner dreamliner. Sadly, it's going at $105, with no price match available.

I was originally booked on JQ3 and would not accept the change to JQ 508 so my $40 price match fare was in limbo. I rang this morning no wait on the phones and have been put onto JQ18. Lets hope that doesn't change.

 

[markis10]

I was originally booked on JQ3 and would not accept the change to JQ 508 so my $40 price match fare was in limbo. I rang this morning no wait on the phones and have been put onto JQ18. Lets hope that doesn't change.

Same here, it showed as an option when I clicked the link on the email.

 

[samh004]

As I've already booked QF home I might throw away my ticket but can change to JQ18 I suppose.

 

[Awesom Andy]

I'm actually booked on QF for that morning, and I can't throw away that one otherwise I won't be able to board the flight to SIN.

 

[samh004]

I'm actually booked on QF for that morning, and I can't throw away that one otherwise I won't be able to board the flight to SIN.

I have a similar issue with my bookings being MEL-SYD-OOL... however I knew they'd inevitable reintroduce a suitable flight after they screwed over most people that were on the original...

 

[Fifa]

Please count me as Platinum . (I'm leaving my +1 at home this time)
I will now be staying at HSW on Saturday and HoTP on Sunday night.
See you all there!

 

[samh004]

Please count me as Platinum . (I'm leaving my +1 at home this time)
I will now be staying at HSW on Saturday and HoTP on Sunday night.
See you all there!

Saturday and Sunday, not Friday and Saturday?

 

[tuapekastar]

It looks almost certain that I no longer have a clashing commitment that weekend. When I am certain I will upgrade to Platinum...(oz_mark please note )

 

[Fifa]

Saturday and Sunday, not Friday and Saturday?

Yes Sam - I have booked my flights so I arrive in MEL on Saturday and changed my hotel reservations to match

 

[Awesom Andy]

Saturday and Sunday, not Friday and Saturday?

I'm in the same boat, spending Fri night onboard QF36.