AFF Gathers: In Melbourne!! [1-3 August 2008]

[Keith009]

Finalised program:

Final itinerary

Friday 1 August:

19:00: Welcome drinks: Belgian Beer Cafe Eureka, Southbank
(Ask for "Keith" or "Australian Frequent Flyer")


Saturday 2 August:

1000: Start the day by going up Eureka Skydeck

1200 Lunch at 3 Station Pier, Port Melbourne

1530: Mid afternoon coffee: Pushka Espresso Bar, Pesgrave Pl (off Howey Pl, which is in turn off Lt Collins between Swanston and Elizabeth Sts)

1930: Dinner with The Industry:
Vialetto Ristorante
75 Hardware Lane, CBD
3 course set meal: $40/head, drinks are extra
Special guests:
Phil Gunter, Virgin Blue
Luisa Megale, American Express Australia
(Go straight to the function room upstairs)

Post dinner drinks at Three Below, City Square
And after hours club crawl for anyone who's still up!

Sunday 3 August [late flights out recommended]

1030: Tram 96 to St Kilda Beach, followed by brunch on Acland St: Greasy Joe's

1410: AFL match at Telstra Dome
St Kilda vs Port Adelaide

Current list of attendees:

Guest List:

Attendees

Confirmed:

QF009, MEL
dot, MEL
serfty, MEL +1 for Sat night dinner
Evan, SIN + MEL
MelUser, MEL
munitalP, MEL +1
straitman, MEL +1 (Fri night drinks, Skydeck maybe, sat lunch/dinner, sun brunch)
Skoogle, SYD
Mal, BNE (Fri night drinks, Skydeck, Sat lunch/dinner, possibly Sat drinks)
oz_mark, MEL
sr81, MEL
tuapekastar, MEL
Bundy Bear, BNE (Saturday only)
jswong, WLG (Saturday only)
Flashware, PER
Will, MEL (Friday night drinks, Saturday dinner)
anat01, BNE (Saturday dinner, Sunday tram ride/brunch)
THE TRIMMER, MEL +1 (Saturday dinner only)
admin +1(Saturday dinner only)
Alanslegal, SYD (Saturday only)
Mrmaxwell,SYD (Fri and Sat nights)
falconea, MEL +1 (Sat lunch and dinner)
sydbloke, MEL (Sat dinner only)

Interested:

openseat, MEL
littl_flier, BNE
thegurio, HBA
ric_melb, MEL
baldman, MEL
v8Statesman, PER identifies as a Sandgroper


Scratched/In doubt:

Lindsay Wilson, BNE
JohnK, SYD
JohnM, PER
Shano, MEL
taipeiflyer, LAX guest of QF009

 

[Flashback]

At this stage, I'll be Sat dinner + all events after (even though I land in MEL on Friday); I have a bit of work to do when I arrive, now...

Can I also just say, I can't believe it's August already :shock:

 

[serfty]

Jenny and I will be at the Saturday evening dinner; perhaps Sunday Brunch.

I will be at the Footy Match:

Confirmed attendees for this are:

• Those on Level #1
  • serfty
  • Flashware
  • QF009
  • tuapekestar
• Upstairs
  • MunitialP
  • ?

 

[Flashback]

Jenny and I will be at the Saturday evening dinner; perhaps Sunday Brunch.

I will be at the Footy Match:

Confirmed attendees for this are:

• Those on Level #1
  • serfty
  • Flashware
  • QF009
  • tuapekestar
• Upstairs
  • MunitialP
  • ?

Go the Eagles:!::shock:

 

[sr81]

I would like to add +1 to the dinner on Sat night.

See you all soon!

 

[Kendall Roy]

What name will the booking be in?

Do I just show my QC card for access?

EDIT: Woops, just noticed the info re: heading upstairs!

 

[tuapekastar]

I will be at Friday drinks (perhaps arriving a little late - I have a bit of a hike to return to Melbourne).

As previously advised I'm unable to make Saturday dinner .

dot, I know it's past acceptance time for lunch - if it's possible for me to attend I will do Eureka and Saturday lunch. If it's too late to be included (and my fault entirely if it is) I will give Saturday a miss completely.

And I should be in for everything Sunday (definitely the footy).

Thanks

 

[Keith009]

EDIT: Woops, just noticed the info re: heading upstairs!

Yep. Failing which, the booking is also made under "Keith."

 

[Flashback]

For security reasons all knives, sharp objects or cutting implements of
any kind and any length whether of metal or other material, knitting
needles and sporting goods must be packed in your checked baggage. They
cannot be carried in your cabin baggage or on your person. If they are,
the articles will be removed and not returned.

An umbrella may be considered dangerous depending on the type. It would
be safer to packer it in your luggage if you have any concerns.

Looks like I'll have to just bring the small foldaway one...

 

[Mal]

Looks like I'll have to just bring the small foldaway one...

I've checked in a golf umbrella before. Was quite funny to see it spinning around the carousel with it's "J" tag. Made it home in one piece, and didn't see any baggage handlers using it for rain protection (it was a bit rainy that afternoon).

As we both arrive in MEL around the same time, let me know if you want to meet up. I'll be catching the Skybus, but as we're in different hotels and with planes possibly late not sure if there's any value there. Let me know. Otherwise I'll catch up with you on Sat.

Havn't decided whether I'm going straight from the airport to my hotel or loitering in the QP for a while and catching up with a few things.

 

[Flashback]

I've checked in a golf umbrella before. Was quite funny to see it spinning around the carousel with it's "J" tag. Made it home in one piece, and didn't see any baggage handlers using it for rain protection (it was a bit rainy that afternoon).

As we both arrive in MEL around the same time, let me know if you want to meet up. I'll be catching the Skybus, but as we're in different hotels and with planes possibly late not sure if there's any value there. Let me know. Otherwise I'll catch up with you on Sat.

Havn't decided whether I'm going straight from the airport to my hotel or loitering in the QP for a while and catching up with a few things.

I'd prefer not to checkin luggage ! I may have to head to our Melbourne office, but I won't find out till I hit ADL if that's happening; PM me your number and I'll give you a call when I land

 

[Bundy Bear]

I've checked in a golf umbrella before. Was quite funny to see it spinning around the carousel with it's "J" tag. Made it home in one piece, and didn't see any baggage handlers using it for rain protection (it was a bit rainy that afternoon).

I have checked in an umbrella on a flight from Japan to Australia. I had only brought the umbrella that day and didn't want to have to throw it away. It was too long to fit in my other luggage so it was tagged which also included a priority and fragile stickers.

The umbrella cost me all of 400 Yen just over $4.00. I still got it.

 

[straitman]

A weather update.

Melbourne Forecast
Issued at 4:15 pm EST on Thursday 31 July 2008

Warning Summary
Nil

Forecast for Thursday evening
A shower or two developing. Fresh north to northwest wind.

Precis: Shower or two developing.

Forecast for Friday
Showery periods with local hail and the chance of a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy
with fresh northwest wind shifting gusty west to southwesterly during the
afternoon.

Precis: Showers. Windy.
City: Min 10 Max 14

Laverton: Min 8 Max 13 Yarra Glen: Min 7 Max 12
Tullamarine: Min 7 Max 13 Mt Dandenong: Min 6 Max 8
Watsonia: Min 7 Max 12 Scoresby: Min 7 Max 13
Frankston: Min 9 Max 12 Geelong: Min 8 Max 13

UV Alert: Nil , UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]

Saturday Few showers. Windy. Min 8 Max 13
Sunday Fine. Min 7 Max 15
Monday Few showers. Min 8 Max 14
Tuesday Shower or two. Min 8 Max 14
Wednesday Mainly fine. Min 7 Max 14
Thursday Mainly fine. Min 6 Max 15

Melbourne Forecast

 

[Kendall Roy]

A weather update.

Saturday Few showers. Windy. Min 8 Max 13

Melbourne Forecast

Ummm... Sleep in or Golf?...

 

[dot]

Just to let folks know this is the list of attendees for Sat Lunch - apologies for leaving it so late to post this - work has been hectic and I only just got back from MNL:

• QF009
• straitman x 2
• Mal
• falconea x 2
• Dot (possibly with 2 x mini-dot if I can't find a baby sitter)
• jswong

I've already dropped the estimate down with the restaurant to 8, but any last minute alterations could probably be satisfied if you are not on the list and do want to go.

 

[Keith009]

OK not sure how else to do this, but just in case anyone needs to get in touch with me for whatever reason, my number is 0412 543 060.

See y'all real soon!!

 

[THE TRIMMER]

Question? Will The Founder Of Aff Be Attending Any Events On The Weekend.

 

[JohnK]

Ummm... Sleep in or Golf?...

Why would a little water falling down from the sky interrupt a golf game?

 

[anat0l]

May be a really stupid question, but is there a set dress code for the Dinner with the Industry?

 

[Bundy Bear]

May be a really stupid question, but is there a set dress code for the Dinner with the Industry?

Not T-Shirt, shorts and thongs because of how cold the weather is in Melbourne this weekend.