MEL Xmas Dinner Sat Dec 14 2024

[sap1l]

Thanks for last night everyone, it was lovely to meet a lot of you for the first time.

I think that you guys will turn me into an alcoholic

 

[Sprucegoose]

The event was very well organised; a big thanks to blackcat20 and her reliable sidekick for the very private venue and fine menu.

It was great catching up with the usual suspects and people I hadn't seen for a while or having met for the time (@KathN), @PrezRegan on making a secret trek down from the Bush Capital, and the delightful @Silvia on sharing her wisdom.

Thanks also go out to @LinaLee for gregariously organising the pre-dinner drinks and the tips on how to knock back a Whisky; I am beginning to realise how under-educated I am.

Finally, thanks go to Santa (this season in the ubiquitous form of @JessicaTam), who ensured I received a BA Club World amenity kit, an upgrade on many others in the sky.

Merry Christmas, everyone; enjoy the season and stay safe.

 

[blackcat20]

Thanks everyone for coming along!

 

[Mattg]

Thanks everyone for coming along!

My thanks as well for organising, it was a great evening

 

[blackcat20]

I'm keen for everyone's thoughts on the private space versus being upstairs. I found it a bit too loud which overshadowed the perks of having our own space.

 

[Mattg]

I'm keen for everyone's thoughts on the private space versus being upstairs. I found it a bit too loud which overshadowed the perks of having our own space.

The venue was good but I did prefer the upstairs area we had last year.

 

[serfty]

I'm keen for everyone's thoughts on the private space versus being upstairs. I found it a bit too loud which overshadowed the perks of having our own space.

@blackcat20, we agree, upstairs would have been preferable. At least as @JessicaTam indicated, cleanup would have been easy. .

Notwithstanding, that, thankyou for organising - we had a great night and look forward to future events.

 

[Bundy Bear]

Thanks for organizing the event @blackcat20 and @JessicaTam

Good to catch up with everyone,

The room size was ok but they need some more lighting, When you know people need a phone light to read the menu then that should be a hint that more light was required, was good to have your own bar.

Also realized how old I was getting when you have joined Qantas Frequent Flyer before some people were born.

Thanks to @LinaLee to organizing predrinks the location actually turned out to be a good outdoor spot.

Also for next year AFF Christmas dinner can a date be locked in before Virgin status earning changes so I can lock in some flights at the old rate.

 

[kpc]

I'm keen for everyone's thoughts on the private space versus being upstairs. I found it a bit too loud which overshadowed the perks of having our own space.

Thanks for organising. Whilst having the private area was nice, it was a bit small for our group resulting in everyone having to squeeze between chairs whilst movng around; the room acoustics were terrible making the room very noisy and difficult for conversation...the AFFers with less than perfect hearing were obvious

 

[LinaLee]

Another wonderful catch-up meeting new and old friends. It was a great night and food was it's usual high standards.

Thanks @blackcat20 and side kick for the organisation.

I discovered another Whisky Den that I have yet to even explore their range of ... might have to go back one of these days

Merry Christmas all and Safe travels and Happy holidays

 

[VPS]

Another wonderful catch-up meeting new and old friends. It was a great night and food was it's usual high standards.

Thanks @blackcat20 and side kick for the organisation.

I discovered another Whisky Den that I have yet to even explore their range of ... might have to go back one of these days

Merry Christmas all and Safe travels and Happy holidays

There is one very near me in Adelaide if you're around

 

[LinaLee]

Thanks for organizing the event @blackcat20 and @JessicaTam

Good to catch up with everyone,

The room size was ok but they need some more lighting, When you know people need a phone light to read the menu then that should be a hint that more light was required, was good to have your own bar.

Also realized how old I was getting when you have joined Qantas Frequent Flyer before some people were born.

Thanks to @LinaLee to organizing predrinks the location actually turned out to be a good outdoor spot.

Also for next year AFF Christmas dinner can a date be locked in before Virgin status earning changes so I can lock in some flights at the old rate.

You were not the only only one who could not read the menu BTW. Just get the young ones to help !!!

 

[DejaBrew]

Bugger. Flying HND>SYD that evening so no way I'll be able to join. I'll raise a flute of Salon to everyone from cruising altitude

Sounds like it was a great evening. As promised, I raised a glass (or 4)...

 

[Hvr]

.the AFFers with less than perfect hearing were obvious

And some of us were oblivious.

And it was very dark. 🕯

The food and company were excellent.