AFF Gathering #8 at MEL on 24 - 26 October

[penegal]

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 )

But you have so far to travel

Will be good to see you again

 

[penegal]

There will be a dinner on the Sunday for those who are still in MEL...

I just need to decide if it is at 6pm or 8pm to allow those lounge lizards to drown their sorrows

 

[Buzzard]

There will be a dinner on the Sunday for those who are still in MEL...

I just need to decide if it is at 6pm or 8pm to allow those lounge lizards to drown their sorrows

What about a Sunday yum cha?

 

[samh004]

What about a Sunday yum cha?

At lunch for those not attending golf or in the evening?

Might even work in the evening on Friday... as that's typically the cheaper night.

 

[Buzzard]

At lunch for those not attending golf or in the evening?

Might even work in the evening on Friday... as that's typically the cheaper night.

Hopefully Sunday lunch as per the usual regular event.

 

[straitman]

At lunch for those not attending golf or in the evening?

Might even work in the evening on Friday... as that's typically the cheaper night.

Hopefully Sunday lunch as per the usual regular event.

Yum Cha is a lunch time event.

 

[Buzzard]

Yum Cha is a lunch time event.

Yes, but Sam did ask....

 

[boomy]

Hopefully Sunday lunch as per the usual regular event.

Sounds like a good plan to me

 

[penegal]

It is my plan to have a "modular" approach to Sunday:

Morning / Lunch / Afternoon:
Option A: Golf led by penegal / John K
Option B: Yum Cha led by volunteer X... And probably also some optional CBD sightseeing or maybe a botanic gardens walk. Ideally someone else would lead both activities if I am playing golf.

Evening:
Option C: Farewell Dinner for those remaining led by penegal
Option D: Lounge meets at airport as you leave (organise yourselves)


You can do one of A & B, and one of C & D.

So AC, AD, BC, BD are valid combinations


NB: This is still a work in progress, but we are getting closer to a formal announcement and some venue bookings.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Option A: Golf led by penegal / John K

Now I know I am a seriously sick puppy but after reading this I just got to thinkin' how we would officially address this pair of AFF luminaries:
a) Abbot and Costello
b) The Booze Brothers
c) Dumb and Dumber (Nah just kiddin')
D) The Dodgy Brothers
e) Yogi and Boo Boo
...................oh I could go on and on!

 

[JohnK]

Now I know I am a seriously sick puppy but after reading this I just got to thinkin' how we would officially address this pair of AFF luminaries:
a) Abbot and Costello
b) The Booze Brothers
c) Dumb and Dumber (Nah just kiddin')
D) The Dodgy Brothers
e) Yogi and Boo Boo
...................oh I could go on and on!

All of the above? :mrgreen:

 

[oz_mark]

oz_mark please note )

That being the case, put me down for Sat dinner. (staying at HSW)

 

[Kiwi]

Have firmed up on this one. After recent experiences taking QF 1527 CBR to MEL on 25 Oct. Leave CBR at 0640. Arr 0750

Leave Mel on rescheduled Dreamliner JQ 18 for SYD at 11.30am 27 Oct. Will F lounge the morning away ...

See there will be a Yarra Valley trip at the end of Nov. Will be HBA that weekend but if anyone interested in Yarra Valley Oct will be keen.

Accom TBD

 

[Kiwi]

Accommodation booked. Staying at the Tune Hotel. Will be an interesting experience.

 

[JohnSydney2000]

Accommodation booked. Staying at the Tune Hotel. Will be an interesting experience.

Went past it on a tram yesterday on the way to visit my boy. It looked suitably trendy and spiffy for those into that sort of thing. Enjoy the visit, tis a nice part of MEL ( bias declared!) John.

 

[Kiwi]

They have a lot of hotels in Asia so will be a bit of a test. There is a sale on at the moment for a certain period of next year. $65 per night double room in MEL.

 

[JohnSydney2000]

They have a lot of hotels in Asia so will be a bit of a test. There is a sale on at the moment for a certain period of next year. $65 per night double room in MEL.

Tis good value Kiwi - well done - enjoy your visit, John.

 

[amaroo]

Unfortunately, we're now bronze for this event

SWMBO 30 year reunion has been slated in for this weekend. I went in hard for a leave pass, however I'll now be attending a local surf club doing my best not to embarrass the cheese and kisses I know most of them as I went to the same school - most of them are w$nkers!

 

[gwilli1]

I am now Platinium for this event .

Departing SYD on Friday 24th Oct on VA800 @ 6.00am and working from the office in Melbourne for the day before joining the festivities on Friday evening
Departing MEL on Sunday 26th Oct on VA897 @ 9.00pm.

Hotel still to be locked in . Will look at that over the next week .

 

[Buzzard]

I am now Platinium for this event .

Departing SYD on Friday 24th Oct on VA800 @ 6.00am and working from the office in Melbourne for the day before joining the festivities on Friday evening
Departing MEL on Sunday 26th Oct on VA897 @ 9.00pm.

Hotel still to be locked in . Will look at that over the next week .

There are a few of us staying at HTOP on Govt rates