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

[serfty]

... My GF is now satisfied that I am not looking at cough anymore, I'm looking at AFF instead. She is not so convinced that AFF is any better though!

Take her for a Spa and dinner in the MEL/SYD First Lounge, followed by an evening flight to somewhere nice.

 

[anat0l]

Yep.

And that's all I'll say on that one

And while we're being scandalous......... *stage hook yanks anat0l violently off-stage*

*limps back* ...but the point is, I made it to the airport on time.

My heart almost missed a beat at MEL when I left the J Lounge with about 12 minutes before departure (so final calls were coming). When I passed Gate 1, the CityFlyer board said my flight was closed, and can you believe how I ran to the gate only to find the gate FAs still there with a long queue stretching out from the aircraft door into the aerobridge.

 

[straitman]

And while we're being scandalous......... *stage hook yanks anat0l violently off-stage*

*limps back* ...but the point is, I made it to the airport on time.

My heart almost missed a beat at MEL when I left the J Lounge with about 12 minutes before departure (so final calls were coming). When I passed Gate 1, the CityFlyer board said my flight was closed, and can you believe how I ran to the gate only to find the gate FAs still there with a long queue stretching out from the aircraft door into the aerobridge.

I think there are a few here who would claim 'Been there, done that'

 

[sr81]

Take her for a Spa and dinner in the MEL/SYD First Lounge, followed by an evening flight to somewhere nice.

Funnily enough I have redeemed two J seats to AKL in three weeks time.

 

[Alanslegal]

Might be time to try a new GF :!:

or maybe find a new gf Mileage or Status Run? :mrgreen:

sr81, just kidding mate!

 

[Evan]

or maybe find a new gf Mileage or Status Run? :mrgreen:

sr81, just kidding mate!

Oh wow, TMI but may not be a bad idea
E

 

[Keith009]

So... per the poll results: who's up for AFF Gathers 2? Perhaps another city this time - BNE maybe?

 

[Flashback]

Refer to Specials - Domestic Flights - Perth

If the city chosen 'aint on that list, for the dates chosen then you won't be seeing me there

 

[Alanslegal]

So... per the poll results: who's up for AFF Gathers 2? Perhaps another city this time - BNE maybe?

I can't make AFF#2 that Nov weekend unless it will be held in HNL.

Possible shedule if held in HNL:-
Trek up Diamond Head for sunrise & city skyline view, brunch at Duke's @ Outrigger, afternoon learn to surf session on Waikiki Beach, sunset cruise with all you can drink mai tai's, dinner at Halakeuoni .... post dinner drinks at the Wunderlounge @ W Honolulu

Yes I'm getting carried away!!

 

[serfty]

On reflection I can't make the Saturday night unless it's held at Edithvale ... I have my Annual Golf Club presentation Dinner ... :-|

 

[oz_mark]

So... per the poll results: who's up for AFF Gathers 2? Perhaps another city this time - BNE maybe?

For BNE, bear in mind that there is a Meet a Moderator (somewhere between 23-25 Nov) thing happening with FT just before the suggested dates of AFF2. So maybe if you want to do BNE (and have someone to organise) the prior weekend would be better so people could stay over for the Meet The Mod thing.

Of course, you may not want to mix up AFF and FT things in such a way

 

[Will]

Many thanks to all involved in organising last weekend's events. It was great to meet so many AFFers, and I'm looking forward to the next one! Maybe NZ?

 

[straitman]

Many thanks to all involved in organising last weekend's events. It was great to meet so many AFFers, and I'm looking forward to the next one! Maybe NZ?

Will,

There is always the FT 'DO' in CHC next month.

 

[Flashback]

Have we decided where it will be? The sale ends today, so I would need to book any airfares today...

 

[Keith009]

Have we decided where it will be? The sale ends today, so I would need to book any airfares today...

Umm don't book anything yet! :shock: Not when the level of interest is yet to be determined, or the city.

OK... hands up who's for BNE?

 

[tuapekastar]

For BNE, bear in mind that there is a Meet a Moderator (somewhere between 23-25 Nov) thing happening with FT just before the suggested dates of AFF2. So maybe if you want to do BNE (and have someone to organise) the prior weekend would be better so people could stay over for the Meet The Mod thing.

Of course, you may not want to mix up AFF and FT things in such a way

There is also the FT AGM in BNE in Feb 09, and whilst I have nothing against BNE (really...) I don't think we necessarily want to be having too many events in the same city, especially in reasonably close proximity timewise (yep I know this one's an AFF do, but there are a bunch of people who frequent both sites).

 

[Keith009]

Hmm, v valid points. Where do people think might be a good city to have the November one then? Don't mind having it in MEL again but thought it would be nice to move it around the country.

 

[Flashback]

Hmm, v valid points. Where do people think might be a good city to have the November one then? Don't mind having it in MEL again but thought it would be nice to move it around the country.

DRW, SYD, or ADL?

I wouldn't mind DRW, as I've never been there before.

 

[oz_mark]

I wouldn't mind DRW, as I've never been there before.

How about PER? :mrgreen:

 

[Flashback]

How about PER? :mrgreen:

Having lived in PER yourself, surely you would know there's absolutely nothing to do