Bus, Breakfast and Booze in the Barossa [Sun 3Apr16]

[TomVexille]

I showed up to BDL once at T-33 when I walked in the terminal door. Made my flight with time to spare. I rarely get to the airport more then 45 minutes in advance in the USA anymore with [-]LOTFAP Fast Pass[/-] Precheck .

I like the good old days where you could check in with the skycap at T-15 and you and your bags made the flight.

Personally my best effort is T-6 at NPE

 

[RooFlyer]

I don't think you've seen an AFFer cut it fine until that time I walked into the terminal after final call coming from a Buzz tour. But rest assured, I was being paged as I struggled through a security queue, and still made it to my flight (just).

Thankfully I have a bit more leeway this time.

What made that effort even more impressive was the ~6 bottles of wine you were taking as carry-on, in addition to the stuff you arrived with

 

[tuapekastar]

Confirmation of my attendance:

Arr: QF685 @ 1445 2 Apr
Dep: QF686 @ 1335 4 Apr

Staying at Hilton.

 

[Katy]

Accommodation is now booked for Sat night, we're checking out the Mayfair.

 

[TomVexille]

If anyone is in need of accommodation, travelzoo has a deal at the Hotel Grand Chancellor on Hindley for $109/night including a bottle of wine in arrival.

Travel Deals: Find Australia City Hotel Deals, Hotel Sales and More | Travelzoo

 

[Princess Fiona]

Just checking in here. Thanks Buzz, sounds awesome Will get working on arrangements soon

 

[penegal]

If anyone is in need of accommodation, travelzoo has a deal at the Hotel Grand Chancellor on Hindley for $109/night including a bottle of wine in arrival.

Travel Deals: Find Australia City Hotel Deals, Hotel Sales and More | Travelzoo

At that price, it is almost tempting, although those sites look so spammy.

 

[TomVexille]

At that price, it is almost tempting, although those sites look so spammy.

For the record we're still staying at the Hilton

 

[penegal]

For the record we're still staying at the Hilton

I will also stay at the Hilton, but it is a good rate (especially for those without Hilton status, and all that comes with that).

 

[Bundy Bear]

Hi I have now confirmed flights and accommodation.

Virgin to Adelaide on the 2nd and return 6;30pm on the 3rd April also on Virgin, thanks American Express.
One night Hilton. $154 was too good to pass up.

 

[romney]

If anyone is in Adelaide early and looking for something to do, there are a few walking tours in the CBD revolving around food & drinks on this website Foodi - Adelaide that could be worth a look! I haven't done any of them, so can't vouch for them, but they look good on paper. Some of the themes are chocolate, craft beer, secret foods, wine bars etc

 

[Buzzard]

A place has become available on the tour.
As per the waiting list, a PM was sent to rabau on 19th February and another PM sent moments ago offering the spot.

I think in fairness, if I have not received a reply within the next couple of days the next person on the list will be contacted. Stay tuned.

 

[rabau]

A place has become available on the tour.
As per the waiting list, a PM was sent to rabau on 19th February and another PM sent moments ago offering the spot.

Sorry Buzz, missed the previous PM, moving house does that, I better look at flights.

 

[Buzzard]

An update on the event.

Below is the current list of attendees. If you are not able to attend please advise asap so that your place may be offered to somebody else.

ALH
Benn49
blackcat 20
Bundy Bear
Doug_Westcott
GPH
Jojen +1
Katy +1
penegal +1
Princess Fiona
romney +1
rabau
RooFlyer
Stark
Steady
TomVexille
tuapekastar
Unnamed +1
Buzzard+1

Unless one of the above withdraw, there are no more seats available.
Feel free to add your name to a waitlist.

Wait list in order:

Katie +1
froggerADL

Tickets for the event are now available for purchase via trybooking using this link http://www.trybooking.com/186432
As per the first post, the cost is $105.00 and it is my understanding that trybooking charge a credit card fee.

Please keep an eye on the thread as I shall shortly post a breakfast menu.
You will be asked to make your selection and let me know at least a week prior to the event so that your breakfast will be ready for you on arrival.
It is a difficult task for the staff to have all our meals ready at the same time.

Edit:
There is an issue with the listing resulting in TomVexille purchasing all 23 tickets!! Talk about hungry for CC Points.
A support request has been lodged with trybooking.

 

[TomVexille]

Done Buzz​

 

[Steady]

Buzz, I can't get past this step?

 

[TomVexille]

View attachment 66258
Buzz, I can't get past this step?

It sold me all the tickets

 

[Steady]

It was nice of you to pay for my ticket

 

[Buzzard]

Steady, our Technical Response Team are currently investigating.

Edit to add:

The problem has been escalated to Level 2 Support.
We know how important it is for you to pay for your ticket so we are doing everything we can to solve the issue.
I'm off to chat to a mate over a glass of wine or two.

 

[Steady]

So Tom didn't pay for my ticket