What a day. Without doubt a great bunch of people.
Wonderful service from MEL FL this morning and a convivial way to start the day. The halo shot was pure coincidence.
We thought that samiam and Lawlass missed the flight, not realising that they were already on board, eyes closed and trying to catch up. Sorry to wake you up Lawlass
Arrival in SYD was strange. Went to the Arrivals Desk and were told that only QF transfers. Went to the Flounge and told they couldn't issue BP's as they had no contract with JQ for that process. Advised to head back to the Transfer Desk downstairs around 2pm to organise.
Food (both late breakfast and lunch) was impeccable, as was the service.
A couple of us were fortunate enough to secure appointments in the Spa.
Adjourned to the AFF section and relaxed until Spa time. We all walked out feeling brilliant - I even had a facial. Need to fly F or get back to Plat so my wife can experience it.
I was the last one to have a treatment and had a message to head straight to the Gate for my BP.
The fun happened without me, for when I got to the Gate my BP was already printed (thanks Straitman). No D stickers caused a bit of a stir amongst most of us at the aerobridge but they said it would be okay if we had our original BP's with the D sticker. JessicaTam and +1 (Danielle) already had got their return BP's so they were laughing - we still don't know how they pulled that trick. I had tried and was rebuffed.
The flight was uneventful with a group of us at the back talking strategy about the D sticker and Immigration.
That turned out to be an almost non-event, as they accepted our "airside" story.
We ended the day with a final drink in the VA Lounge, as per the thread.
Now back in MEL, just about to hit the HSW. Time for a relaxing drink and hope we see Princess Fiona. There may be drinks at any or all of the following hotels:
1. Rydges
2. IC
3. HSW
Then there is tomorrow
