The LRE Outback Do [29 APR - 1 MAY 2016]

[Buzzard]

Re: Attendees

I've booked a Deluxe Outback Lodge at Kinnon & Co for the Friday and Saturday nights at $150 per night. It has two bedrooms; one has a queen bed and the other has two single beds. I am looking to share if anyone is interested. I'm happy to take one of the single beds or the queen.

I'm going to speak to a man about a dog on Monday frogger so will let you know.

 

[Princess Fiona]

Re: Attendees

I'm going to speak to a man about a dog on Monday frogger so will let you know.

Is the dog in LRE ?

 

[Buzzard]

Re: Attendees

Is the dog in LRE ?

Could be....

 

[Deleted member]

Is there a brown bear involved in this?

 

[Dragon2512aus]

Re: Attendees

Sounds like fun. Gotta check with the partner but am very interested.

 

[hazel]

I'm a Member of the QFOM & haven't been there. Would love to join this trip, Federal election notwithstanding.

 

[samh004]

Sounds like fun. Gotta check with the partner but am very interested.

I'm a Member of the QFOM & haven't been there. Would love to join this trip, Federal election notwithstanding.

I believe flight prices might scare you off, but the more the merrier at this stage

 

[samh004]

With this event a little over 3 months away, I thought it would be prudent to make sure all activities were costed and booked in. I'm not going to sugar coat it, 3 days worth of activities at museums does get rather expensive, but you have to think of it as a once in a lifetime trip. Certain elements can be customised depending on what you want to do though, and I will highlight those bits and get you to sound off in the thread.

• Friday evening - The Thomson River sunset cruise has a list price of $94 pp (including transfers to/from your accommodation, nibbles onboard (BYO drinks), stockman's dinner around a campfire and a show). I presume all will want to attend this activity on the first night, and I shall do my best to negotiate a lower group rate. At this stage we have 24 confirmed.
• Saturday - The main attraction, and perhaps the hardest to cost, thanks to all the variables. The museum entry on its own is $26, but I think most will agree that without exploring the 747 and 707 the trip might be a waste! After all, you've got to do all there is on offer. For a mere $42 you get museum entry and the Jet Tour (a 1.5 hour guided walk around both jets). Beyond this, a 747 wing walk costs an additional $65, however unless the museum can roster enough staff on, the numbers for this will be limited, and this is why I want to know who is willing to pay what ASAP. Going even further beyond that, the even more limited in numbers, Platinum Tour, includes a 707 wing walk as well, along with a few other things, however expect to pay $160 (all up).
• Saturday evening - Dinner on Saturday night will be held in the museum, it'll be 3 courses and dietary requirements can be taken into account. The cost will be $58, with a cash bar. I have asked, but unfortunately their liquor license does not allow BYO. I have however found their beverage list to be more that adequate and well priced in the past.
• Sunday - On our last day we will be heading to the Stockman's Hall of Fame, where admission is expected to be $47 including a show at 11:00. I will try to bring this price down as we are a group too.

If you're following along and planning on attending all events on the weekend, the minimum (before discounts) you are likely to be paying is $225. I don't foresee it costing more than $359 if you would prefer to do absolutely everything on offer, and if that can be arranged of course.

So if you'd please, let me know:

1. Friday dinner - yes or no?
2. Saturday - museum, museum + jet tour, museum + jet tour + 747 wing walk or platinum tour?
3. Saturday evening - yes or no?
4. Sunday - yes or no?

Thank you for your help going forward.

 

[Doug_Westcott]

Yes to all (providing we get back to the airport on Sunday in time for the flight back to BNE)

 

[samh004]

Yes to all (providing we get back to the airport on Sunday in time for the flight back to BNE)

As the flight leaves at 16:10, I should think we'll make it. The Stockman's Hall of Fame is directly across from the airport, on the other side of the road/tracks, but getting between the two is a walk not many will want to do I'm sure. The taxi will be happy that day.

 

[blackcat20]

Disappointed we cant make this, but my constract finishes up a week later and I just cant justify the time away....

 

[Katy]

So if you'd please, let me know:

1. Friday dinner - yes or no?
2. Saturday - museum, museum + jet tour, museum + jet tour + 747 wing walk or platinum tour?
3. Saturday evening - yes or no?
4. Sunday - yes or no?

Hi samh004,

1. Friday dinner - Yes please!
2. Saturday - I'm happy to pay for the Platinum tour or can fit in with just the 747 wing walk if there are too many people for the PT
3. Saturday evening - Another yes for me
4. Sunday - I'm on the 16:10 so yes on this one too

 

[samh004]

Costings

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[TD]#[/TD]
[TD]Member[/TD]
[TD]Friday dinner ($82)[/TD]
[TD]Saturday (multiple)[/TD]
[TD]Saturday dinner ($58)[/TD]
[TD]Sunday ($38)[/TD]
[TD]Total price[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]1[/TD]
[TD]Doug_Westcott[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Platinum Tour[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]$338[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]2[/TD]
[TD]Katy[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Platinum Tour[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]$338[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]3[/TD]
[TD]samh004[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Free (member)[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]$178[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]4[/TD]
[TD]chicka[/TD]
[TD]N[/TD]
[TD]Museum[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]$122[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]5[/TD]
[TD]BVT[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Platinum Tour[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]$338[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]6[/TD]
[TD]stark[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Platinum Tour[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]$338[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]8[/TD]
[TD]Meggsy +1[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Jet Tour[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]$440[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]10[/TD]
[TD]gwilli1 +1[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Platinum Tour[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]$676[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]11[/TD]
[TD]JessicaTam[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Jet Tour[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]$220[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]12[/TD]
[TD]dot[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Jet Tour[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]$220[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]13[/TD]
[TD]Princess Fiona[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Platinum Tour[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]$338[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]14[/TD]
[TD]MrHyde[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Platinum Tour[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]$338[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]15[/TD]
[TD]jojen[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Jet Tour[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]$220[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]16[/TD]
[TD]froggerADL[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Jet Tour[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]N[/TD]
[TD]$182[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]17[/TD]
[TD]ALH[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Platinum Tour[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]$338[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]19[/TD]
[TD]GPH +1[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Museum[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]$408[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]20[/TD]
[TD]TravelingSmithy[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Platinum Tour[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]$338[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]21[/TD]
[TD]AIRwin[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Jet Tour + 747[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]$285[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]24[/TD]
[TD]+3[/TD]
[TD]N[/TD]
[TD]N[/TD]
[TD]Y[/TD]
[TD]N[/TD]
[TD]$174[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

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[TR="bgcolor: #999999"]
[TD]Friday dinner[/TD]
[TD]Saturday[/TD]
[TD]Saturday dinner[/TD]
[TD]Sunday[/TD]
[TD]Total price[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]20 ($1640)[/TD]
[TD]10 Platinum ($1600)[/TD]
[TD]24 ($1392)[/TD]
[TD]20 ($760)[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]7 Jet Tour ($294)[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]3 Museum ($78)[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]1 747 ($65)[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]$5829[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

 

[Dragon2512aus]

How about the camping grounds? We (he, lol) have a campervan.

 

[samh004]

How about the camping grounds? We (he, lol) have a campervan.

They're quite good! Some of the attendees will be staying nearby in the cabins, and at least one attendee is bringing an executive lounge with them

 

[Dragon2512aus]

They're quite good! Some of the attendees will be staying nearby in the cabins, and at least one attendee is bringing an executive lounge with them

Hahaha. Executive lounge. I like it

 

[BVT]

Hi Sam

Please put me down for everything and for the Platinum Tour!

Thx

 

[stark]

Sounds fantastic! Put me down for everything including platinum tour if available.

 

[Meggsy]

So if you'd please, let me know:

1. Friday dinner - yes or no?
2. Saturday - museum, museum + jet tour, museum + jet tour + 747 wing walk or platinum tour?
3. Saturday evening - yes or no?
4. Sunday - yes or no?

Thank you for your help going forward.

Thanks samh004, for myself +1
1. Yes
2. Museum + jet tour
3. Yes
4. Yes

 

[Awesom Andy]

As the flight leaves at 16:10, I should think we'll make it. The Stockman's Hall of Fame is directly across from the airport, on the other side of the road/tracks, but getting between the two is a walk not many will want to do I'm sure. The taxi will be happy that day.

Will QF take off from a town with 24 no shows?