AFF Gathers: In RADelaide!! [28-30 November 2008]

[straitman]

We are going to find out after the dinner who the airline executive is anyway so why not tell us now?

Because that would spoil some of the fun for those attending :!:

 

[JohnK]

Because that would spoil some of the fun for those attending :!:

There is only 3 or 4 of them. Think of the rest of us waiting in suspense.

 

[straitman]

There is only 3 or 4 of them. Think of the rest of us waiting in suspense.

We'll survive, I'm sure :!:

 

[Keith009]

There is only 3 or 4 of them. Think of the rest of us waiting in suspense.

You'd then have to attend to find out wouldn't you?

 

[thegurio]

When this first came up, i thought, finally something i can attend and work into a work trip and its easy, but as luck would have it we have an unmovable engagement that weekend..

But anyways, have fun you lot, Adelaide can be a hoot!

 

[JohnK]

You'd then have to attend to find out wouldn't you?

I can still find out without attending.

 

[anat0l]

OK...inbound flight eventually booked.

Friday 28 Nov: QF661 dep BNE 0825 arr ADL 1135

If anyone's arriving around that time, perhaps we can share a taxi into the city. Otherwise, I'll probably hunt for a coach or public bus service.

How's the weather in ADL? I'm hoping not blistering hot (unless it's just dry hot - that's at least tolerable), but we have had the most unusual stormy/rainy weather in BNE....

 

[Flashback]

OK...inbound flight eventually booked.

QF661 dep BNE 0825 arr ADL 1135

If anyone's arriving around that time, perhaps we can share a taxi into the city. Otherwise, I'll probably hunt for a coach or public bus service.

How's the weather in ADL? I'm hoping not blistering hot (unless it's just dry hot - that's at least tolerable), but we have had the most unusual stormy/rainy weather in BNE....

Is that arriving on the Saturday morning ?

 

[anat0l]

Is that arriving on the Saturday morning ?

No, Friday morning. 28/11 is a Friday isn't it? I've unwittingly managed to kick myself in the a*** more than usual these days.

 

[Flashback]

No, Friday morning. 28/11 is a Friday isn't it? I've unwittingly managed to kick myself in the a*** more than usual these days.

Ah, right. You didn't have the date on your post...

 

[oz_mark]

I Haven't left myself much time for research, but are there any particular wineries in the Barossa that people want to get to.

medhead has made some suggestions (http://www.frequentflyer.com.au/com...ers-radelaide-28-30-a-14336-3.html#post187160)

(Rockford, Seppelt, Yalumba)

 

[Keith009]

My vote goes to Rockford cause i love their stuff. But also open to other suggestions.

 

[oz_mark]

Yes, I vote Rockford as well.

Aside from the wine, we will need a lunc venue as well, so any suggestions on that are also welcome.

 

[serfty]

You guys and the Barrossa

McClaren Vale is FAR easier to get to and has some great wine options as well as some very good tucker Places ...

Whatever .. enjoy ...

 

[oz_mark]

You guys and the Barrossa

McClaren Vale is FAR easier to get to and has some great wine options as well as some very good tucker Places ...

Whatever .. enjoy ...

Well, if people suggest Mclaren Vale wineries, then perhaps we will change, but at the moment Barossa it is. Since we are not on an organised tour we can easily change things!

 

[Flashback]

See:
Welcome to McLaren Vale - McLaren Vale - Where the vines meet the sea
Wineries and vineyards, McLaren Vale Australia: Wine Diva

 

[Flashback]

As a side note, I have spoken with Luisa from AMEX and she sends on her apologies for this event.

Her wedding anniversary is more important

But on a more serious note, she has said she would love to be a part of any future events and can't wait to introduce us to more of her team.

 

[sris]

I Haven't left myself much time for research, but are there any particular wineries in the Barossa that people want to get to.

medhead has made some suggestions (http://www.frequentflyer.com.au/com...ers-radelaide-28-30-a-14336-3.html#post187160)

(Rockford, Seppelt, Yalumba)

Suggest that you call Rockford before getting there to check opening times.... If it's Basket Press or Black Shiraz release dates then you wont be able to taste any wines...

Also try Turkey Flat while you're there..

 

[JohnK]

But on a more serious note, she has said she would love to be a part of any future events and can't wait to introduce us to more of her team.

I guess the Amex promotion wasn't part of the conversation. :-|

 

[Flashback]

I guess the Amex promotion wasn't part of the conversation. :-|

You'd be surprised...