Rockpool Bar and Grill Lunch with QFF confirmed attendees

[Flashback]

Yes, I have to say that I was actually beavering away on the day it was announced and only an SMS from another Moderator alerted me to my good fortune.

I had the blood drain from my face when I realised that I had won and there were a couple of OMG's at work...I was gobsmacked at the generosity of the offer, so my thanks again to Red Roo and Qantas Loyalty.

Unfortunately, markis10's Plat shadow may not work on this trip, but I think he'd rather somebody he knows sitting next to him. There will be a joint TR being done on as many aspects of the Tour as we can fit in...it might also prompt me to get an iPad and finally upgrade my computer abilities.

Finally, thanks to all the AFF wellwishers - yes, it has cost me a trip to Tiffany & Co for a certain present for Mrs LW. I'm sure I'll find something for the kids that isn't so expensive . Still, Mrs LW is worth it - taking care of the kids for 4 days by herself

So who gets the middle seat then?

 

[QF WP]

Neither of us

 

[chrispy3276]

Congratulations to Lindsay Wilson and markis10. I hope it's a fantastic trip for you both.

 

[ric_melb]

Congratulations to Lindsay and Markis10 on being chosen for this reward. It is a great acknowledgement for the hard work the Mods do, and recognition of the value of this site ably run/maintained by admin.
This is a great offer by Qantas and Qantas Loyalty etc, and shows how they do value our opinions, even if they are constrained by various factors in granting our many wishes.
It is also a great way of having our Mods experience and report back on Dubai, lounges, connections etc.
I hope this inaugural flight and the marvellous events organised by Qantas are much enjoyed.

 

[samh004]

Congrats!

Sounds like an awesome recognition of your work!

 

[Storyteller]

Neither of us

Upper deck or lower?
oooh! Am so jealous, but also delighted for you & Markis 10 . A very nice recognition for very many hundreds of hours of what has to be a difficult job at times.

TR eagerly anticipated.

And my bags are packed, ready to go, standing here outside the door... But my comp didn't hit the mark . Will just have to live the trip vicariously through you two..

 

[QF WP]

Storyteller, you know I can't tell - my inaugural trip on an A388 as well as to the destination (did make it to Abu Dhabi as a QF stopover on the way to LHR in 1991).

 

[JohnM]

(I feel better now that at least someone I know well will enjoy the inaugural experience after I didn't manage to get on via my 25 words or less! )

This is a great gesture by QF. BTW, I can see no result of the 25 words or less competition on the QF web site. Has anyone seen who won and what their winning contribution was?

 

[Pushka]

If you click on the link Princess Fiona provided the winners name is there.

 

[JohnM]

If you click on the link Princess Fiona provided the winners name is there.

I see no link in Princess Fiona's last post on this thread. Earlier posts seem to precede the result date.

 

[pagingjoan]

Echoing all the positive messages already posted. Well deserved good fortune for the Mods - and a well directed generous gesture from QF. Enjoy every moment, Lindsay Wilson and Markis10!

 

[Pushka]

I see no link in Princess Fiona's last post on this thread. Earlier posts seem to precede the result date.

It's in the thread about the actual competition. This is the Rockpool thread.

 

[TheEmu]

I would have cancelled Japan!

+1
Well, rescheduled at least!

 

[JohnK]

Wow!

Enjoy....

 

[QF WP]

Upper deck or lower?
oooh! Am so jealous, but also delighted for you & Markis 10 . A very nice recognition for very many hundreds of hours of what has to be a difficult job at times.

TR eagerly anticipated.

And my bags are packed, ready to go, standing here outside the door... But my comp didn't hit the mark . Will just have to live the trip vicariously through you two..

Trip Report started here

 

[cosi]

Great to see QF being pro-active by giving a wonderful opportunity to 2 mods.

Enjoy the ride and eagerly look forward to reading your feedback.

 

[JohnM]

Did anyone who attended the lunch happen to ask QF why PE earns SCs at the same rate as Y? Given that Y- earns at Y-50% and J at Y+100%, it would seem logical that PE should earn at Y+50%. I've never tried PE before but I recently booked a well-priced PE special SYD-SCL-SYD for a little Patagonia and Antarctic exploration in November-December (although I'm hoping the upgrades come through ).

 

[Pushka]

I'm not sure PE seats are on anyone's radar that much unlike all the other classes. Not available domestically and only on Qamtas metal (only on the A380 ?) and not at all on Emirates.

 

[Anna]

A clever person (not me ) from the Facebook group has found the lunch video: Qantas AFF Forum Lunch on Vimeo

 

[Pushka]

Oh dear, nice find Anna, I think.