bossreggie AKL lunch [W/E Apr 27-29]

[coolumbla]

Amazingly - SWMBO didn't give me sh&@ about the weekend.

"That sounds like fun".

I'm suspicious, I don't trust it

So EXACTLY how much will it cost you when you get home?

 

[Fifa]

Thanks for keeping the 'AKL Arrivals' post updated, Bill.

Bossreggie - have you decided where you will be staying?

 

[dfcatch]

So EXACTLY how much will it cost you when you get home?

Ummm, I'm sure it will be saved up.....

She never misses an opportunity to poke fun at my "lounge buddies"

 

[dfcatch]

Me too - but at least I will be sitting with 2 other AFFers in Row 4

It's called "AFF Class"

 

[coolumbla]

mrs c will actually be meeting them!

 

[mr_osborne]

Hey, just a few things to correct, A taxi is not NZ $130+, if you go to Air New Zealand Taxis : Plan Transfer, then you can book a taxi through AirNZ, for a fixed price, and a taxi from the CBD ranges from 60-90 ish NZD. The airbus would be a good option for people staying in the hilton, and probably about a 10 min walk to the sofitel (on the flat, around the waterfront), and I believe 10 mins up hill to the crowne.

Also, JSH is quite a substantial walk from the hilton, (Google Maps), a 30 minute walk, with a hill involved. It's around 2.5 KM, so It's doable, but just bear in mind it's a significant walk.

 

[Simo]

Hey, just a few things to correct, A taxi is not NZ $130+, if you go to Air New Zealand Taxis : Plan Transfer, then you can book a taxi through AirNZ, for a fixed price, and a taxi from the CBD ranges from 60-90 ish NZD. The airbus would be a good option for people staying in the hilton, and probably about a 10 min walk to the sofitel (on the flat, around the waterfront), and I believe 10 mins up hill to the crowne.

Also, JSH is quite a substantial walk from the hilton, (Google Maps), a 30 minute walk, with a hill involved. It's around 2.5 KM, so It's doable, but just bear in mind it's a significant walk.

So looks like we will have to get a maxi taxi or a bus service?

 

[Storyteller]

I'd just like a brief list of those who want transfers and those who wish to attend Steak night and winery tour... Can this please be done as soon as possible so I can finalise numbers. Thanks.

Arrival Transfer Yes
Steak night Yes
Winery tour Yes

 

[Greggsy]

Hey, just a few things to correct, A taxi is not NZ $130+, if you go to Air New Zealand Taxis : Plan Transfer, then you can book a taxi through AirNZ, for a fixed price, and a taxi from the CBD ranges from 60-90 ish NZD. The airbus would be a good option for people staying in the hilton, and probably about a 10 min walk to the sofitel (on the flat, around the waterfront), and I believe 10 mins up hill to the crowne.

Also, JSH is quite a substantial walk from the hilton, (Google Maps), a 30 minute walk, with a hill involved. It's around 2.5 KM, so It's doable, but just bear in mind it's a significant walk.

Yeah, I paid $90 to get to North Harbour last year from the Airport.

Greg.

 

[straitman]

BR knows my details but just to repeat.

Arrival Transfer No
Steak night Yes
Winery tour Yes

 

[mr_osborne]

So looks like we will have to get a maxi taxi or a bus service?

Yes, although I figured some people might like the walk there, using it as an excuse to eat more

 

[Storyteller]

Don't forget to pack the Ipad.

Looking forward to it, it should be fun.

The iPad that this week is for sale at Harvey Norman for $429?
Should be fun.

 

[Heleigh]

So looks like we will have to get a maxi taxi or a bus service?

Include me for taxi on Fri evening, not a walk for 2.5k in high heels

 

[Katie]

No thanks to arrival transfer.
No thanks to the steak dinner.
Probably best for others if we don't do the winery tour, so no thanks (Little Miss + jet lag, not fun. She also seems to prefer Champagne where there are lots of stairs to climb)

 

[SFSC]

No for transfers
Yes for steak +1 if you have room for 2 more.
No for winery

Thanks Boss. Arranging functions for a group of AFFers must be like trying to herd a clowder of cats.

 

[QF WP]

"Herding cats" - a famous saying regarding ozfest over on FT

 

[coolumbla]

"Herding cats" - a famous saying regarding ozfest over on FT

And the famous herding cats ad!
EDS, an HP Company 'Cat Herders' - YouTube

Just a daily occurrence at work!

 

[Greggsy]

Just to re-confirm...

I'll be at the lunch only, no transfers required thanks.

Greg.

 

[benmay]

Just to re-confirm as well.. I will be at all 3 events. and don't need transfers. Have something arranged with Simo and a couple others!

 

[Storyteller]

Hope all of you have a great time. Hopefully at the next one I will be able to make it!

EH

Thanks Emily. Last time we had a drink was before the party at the Blue in November. Long time between!