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

[Flashback]

Sounds like a good idea, let's book for lunch.

Brunch was a bad idea... I waited around 30-60 mins before anyone else showed up!

I'll be up early on Sunday though, so anyone interested in a breakfast also let me know and we'll sort something

I'm going to be staying off Alcohol for this meet.

 

[JohnK]

No fence sitting for me either. I will definitely not be there. Perhaps next time if the planets are aligned and a city a little more exciting than Adelaide is chosen. :-|

 

[sris]

Sounds like a good idea, let's book for lunch.

Brunch was a bad idea... I waited around 30-60 mins before anyone else showed up!

I'll be up early on Sunday though, so anyone interested in a breakfast also let me know and we'll sort something

I'm going to be staying off Alcohol for this meet.

hmmm I kinda like the idea of long sunday breakfat that ends up being lunch and afternoon tea...

This is what I will do- I will book a table for 10.30 am and I will book the table for 4 people.... We can always adjust the numbers and time closer to the day...

 

[Flashback]

Ok, sounds good. As long as I'm not left waiting at 10.30 again wondering whether I should just order and eat, wait it out, or whether I'm at the right place :mrgreen:

 

[Keith009]

Ooh long brunch sounds good.

As long as I'm not left waiting at 10.30 again wondering whether I should just order and eat, wait it out, or whether I'm at the right place :mrgreen:

Sorry about that.

Hmm i did look forward to the winery tour btw... but the self-tour option also sounds good. Though that means one person can't drink.

 

[Flashback]

That's OK; I just thought that I had read it wrong and might have been early but in fact it's just that everyone else was busy getting on with sleep (wish I had that option well ... not really *ahem*), but I digress...

I'm happy to not drink, it is certainly the healthier option for me

 

[tuapekastar]

I'm still up for this w/end. Happy to go with the flow...Friday drinks, wineries (which ever way it works out with reasonable costs), Sat dinner, lunch/brunch Sunday all sound fine. Would have liked the cricket too but leaving mid afternoon so probably not a viable option...

 

[Keith009]

That's OK; I just thought that I had read it wrong and might have been early but in fact it's just that everyone else was busy getting on with sleep (wish I had that option well ... not really *ahem*), but I digress...

Told you all that tylenol can't be good for your health...

 

[anat0l]

I'm happy to not drink, it is certainly the healthier option for me

More brave words were never spoken...

 

[anat0l]

I can suggest Chianti for lunch/brunch/breakfast on Sunday...
They serve really good food and have great selection of wine.. Chianti Classico: citysearch

I'm happy to book a table for us.

cheers

That looks like a really nice place and not too far from anything (a few blocks from Rundle Mall). I'm all for it! Cheers sris.


On another topic, this is further (not final) announcement for all attendees travelling to rAdelaide for AFF Gather #2, I'm still keeping tabs on name badges so if you haven't done so already, please email or PM me your details:

AFF_handle - First_name (Or whole name if you prefer) - Home_City

e.g. jjdoe - John - CNS

Come to think of it, should I also have included status (e.g. QFF NB, OWS, etc. etc.)? Or is that too pretentious?

People who have responded so far are:

• QF009
• Flashware
• munitalP (Thanks for the offer of equipment - may get back to you on this!)
• tuapekastar
• v8Statesman
• sris

 

[sris]

Ok, sounds good. As long as I'm not left waiting at 10.30 again wondering whether I should just order and eat, wait it out, or whether I'm at the right place :mrgreen:

No probs.. been in a similar predicament, so I fully understand..

I'll keep everyone posted re: name of booking etc..

 

[tuapekastar]

On another topic, this is further (not final) announcement for all attendees travelling to rAdelaide for AFF Gather #2, I'm still keeping tabs on name badges so if you haven't done so already, please email or PM me your details:

AFF_handle - First_name (Or whole name if you prefer) - Home_City

e.g. jjdoe - John - CNS

Come to think of it, should I also have included status (e.g. QFF NB, OWS, etc. etc.)? Or is that too pretentious?

People who have responded so far are:

• QF009
• Flashware
• munitalP (Thanks for the offer of equipment - may get back to you on this!)
• tuapekastar
• v8Statesman
• sris

anat0l, if numbers remain roughly where they are now you may be able to save yourself some time and effort. With so relatively few attendees, nametags may be an overkill. Hopefully the numbers will jump up a bit but if not then maybe save yourself a little hassle. I hasten to add that if you're happy to produce 'em, I'm happy to wear 'em).

 

[anat0l]

anat0l, if numbers remain roughly where they are now you may be able to save yourself some time and effort. With so relatively few attendees, nametags may be an overkill. Hopefully the numbers will jump up a bit but if not then maybe save yourself a little hassle. I hasten to add that if you're happy to produce 'em, I'm happy to wear 'em).

In some respects, you're right.

On the other hand, call it a souvenir of the gathering. Besides, with fewer people attending, I save money!

Thanks for the kind words.

 

[sris]

No probs.. been in a similar predicament, so I fully understand..

I'll keep everyone posted re: name of booking etc..

Just keeping everyone posted-- Booking has been made at
CHIANTI on 160 Hutt St, Adelaide for 10.00 am
Booking name is NANA

If you would like to join Flashware and I - pls let me know- and also let me know if you have preference to sit inside or outside...

Cheers

 

[Flashback]

Suggested Plan

Friday Night
Welcome drinks @ The Tap Inn (Welcome to The Tap Inn) - 5 min taxi ride max, and over 70 taps including 54 'wines on tap'

Saturday

09:30 - 17:00
Car Rental - I'm happy to drive, then we can go wherever/whenever/not be restricted by time. Will include some tasting of the grape varieties, and a lunch at a nice vineyard.

19:00 - 22:30
Mapo - Korean Restaurant - Adelaide - Dinner @ Mapo Korean Restaurant (average cost of 3 course meal ~$50)

22:30 - Late
Post-dinner drinks for those keen.

Sunday
CHIANTI on 160 Hutt St, Adelaide for 10.00 am (Booking name is NANA)
Cricket (Test match day 3, Australia v New Zealand) 10.30am->5.30pm $27 for general admission
and/or
TBA -- any ideas

 

[QF WP]

I'm still a "Silver" or "maybe" for this...may have a trip to PER that I can swing into those dates, but that will mean that I would be able to attend one day (probably the Fri night drinks and/or Saturday), as I have responsibilities at home that need attention.

 

[Keith009]

Just keeping everyone posted-- Booking has been made at
CHIANTI on 160 Hutt St, Adelaide for 10.00 am
Booking name is NANA

If you would like to join Flashware and I - pls let me know- and also let me know if you have preference to sit inside or outside...

Cheers

I'll make an effort to wake up early for this... no preference with inside/outside.

 

[anat0l]

Just keeping everyone posted-- Booking has been made at
CHIANTI on 160 Hutt St, Adelaide for 10.00 am
Booking name is NANA

If you would like to join Flashware and I - pls let me know- and also let me know if you have preference to sit inside or outside...

Cheers

Count me in - I'll try to limit the late night "activity" so I can get some sleep and wake up for it.

I have no preference, although I prefer outside only if the ambient noise outside is not excessive. I like to converse and outside in the fresh air is nice but if we have to shout, that's just ridiculous.

Of course, if it's going to be 32 degC outside then perhaps there may be a case to sit inside.

 

[Flashback]

Count me in - I'll try to limit the late night "activity" so I can get some sleep and wake up for it.

I have no preference, although I prefer outside only if the ambient noise outside is not excessive. I like to converse and outside in the fresh air is nice but if we have to shout, that's just ridiculous.

Of course, if it's going to be 32 degC outside then perhaps there may be a case to sit inside.

My thoughts exactly..

 

[sris]

noted.

I'm foreseeing a loooooong brunch.. so.. even if you get there late... chances are I'm prob still there