AFF Gathering #9 at CNS on 16 - 18 October

[tuapekastar]

Enjoying some fizz in BNE J lounge with CMA222. The Bundy Bear is apparently caught up with work.

 

[kevrosmith]

Having lunch on Green Island, weather is fantastic, just got confirmation of upgrade for flight home- but 2a & 2f will have to see if they can be changed so we sit together

Here's the seat map so far... VA1426, isn't it?

 

[kpc]

I've forgotten how meager the food offerings are in the Syd VA lounge....

 

[kevrosmith]

I've forgotten how meager the food offerings are in the Syd VA lounge....

The dinner option comes out at 5:30pm. Where are you sitting? I'm at the southern high benches getting some work finalised. Probably see you onboard, if not before.

 

[kpc]

The dinner option comes out at 5:30pm. Where are you sitting? I'm at the southern high benches getting some work finalised. Probably see you onboard, if not before.

Upstairs. ..immediately to the left at the top of the stairs

 

[Major]

I've forgotten how meager the food offerings are in the Syd VA lounge....

There was Singapore Noodles for lunch in the BNE VA lounge today. It was very good

Also just finished my Cookie

 

[TomVexille]

Also just finished my Cookie

We were told to have as many cookies as we want

 

[Major]

We were told to have as many cookies as we want

MrsMajor will love that

 

[kpc]

I've forgotten how meager the food offerings are in the Syd VA lounge....

Well the pizza (Meat Lover's or Vegetarian) didn't last very long...I only took a piece as I was already full from the chips!

 

[serfty]

There was Singapore Noodles for lunch in the BNE VA lounge today. It was very good

Also just finished my Cookie

MEL yesterday had Singapore noodles as well at lunchtime.

In the evening they were walking around with Pork buns - not normally my style as often sweet but these were pretty good.

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Back on topic ...

Drinks start soon enough ...

 

[penegal]

At the Hilton.

My room has been downgraded from level 9 to level 4, but I still have lounge access... How odd. Some AFFer must have stolen my room

 

[CaviAck]

Polarmolar and I are about to hit the Hilton lobby.

 

[Deleted member 29185]

At the Hilton.

My room has been downgraded from level 9 to level 4, but I still have lounge access... How odd. Some AFFer must have stolen my room

Do you mean to say they gave you what you booked? :shock: How jolly inconvenient!
Welcome to the club and I'm so glad you posted that......it makes me feel so much better about my 9 to 7 demotion a couple of weeks ago!

 

[penegal]

Thanks for a great dinner. The after party continues in my room.

 

[UpInTheAir:)]

Thanks for a great dinner. The after party continues in my room.

Of course it does
Sad I am missing out on the action... but enjoying the updates

 

[QF WP]

Well I met SMJ and Mrs SMJ in the BNE J Lounge and had a good chat. Their first AFF function and I'm the first person they meet - scarred for life the poor things .

They were in 1A&C and I noticed the CSM having a long chat with them - I'll let them tell the story.

Checked in with Bundy Bear when we were in taxi but as we were late departing BNE (30 mins) decided to not head down to Hilton for late drinks. Seems a very small world when I read my welcome card from the DoubleTree GM - I know her!!

Caught up with blackcat20, TomVexille and tuapekastar in the Lobby then we all headed to bed.

Will be down for breakfast in the DT at 8:30am and should be around to say goodbye to the bus passengers when you leave DT.

 

[penegal]

QF WP... The after party is just getting started. Disappointed with your effort.

 

[QF WP]

You have mickeyc747 and boomy for company and I have to work tomorrow (actually that should read later today) unlike you...so I'm off to bed soon.

Thanks for the FaceTime chat, see you on the bus at DT ~9.40am

 

[Aeolus]

What with this sunrise at 5am nonsense... Woke me up and couldn't get back to sleep. Hope the rain stops soon...

 

[Bundy Bear]

Good morning AFF a few clouds this morning which should help to keep the temperature cool.

The penegal pick up service was very well done.

Good to catch up with friends old and new last night and looking forward to the trip up to Kuranda today.