The totally off-topic thread

[MetroAir]

Sundays are OK for me, August is not so good as I am back at uni and nave to study, study, study!

 

[JohnK]

A Saturday is a bit rushed for me as well. Maybe revisit August?

Not easy to get 7 people from 3 states together. Haven't heard from Lindsay, straitman or NM on any preferred dates.

If we change to August I can do 5/6, 19/20 only. September I was looking forward to spend 4-5 days in MEL playing golf on the Mornington peninsula.

 

[serfty]

Seems most posting can do 29/30th July or 5/6th August.

So how about settling one of those weekends. I know it's unfortunate for those who can't make it then but there can be other times.

FWIW, all mid-year Oz school holidays will have finished 24th July so discount fare availability should be better.

 

[JohnK]

Brrr...

 

[MetroAir]

OK, so which date is it??

 

[JohnK]

OK, so which date is it??

Either of the dates proposed by serfty are fine by me.

Seems most posting can do 29/30th July or 5/6th August.

So how about settling one of those weekends. I know it's unfortunate for those who can't make it then but there can be other times.

 

[QF WP]

Hmm, I have a mid-Year Conference at Hyatt Coolum on 27/28 July. Will have to check my availability...

 

[MetroAir]

Now that is a nice golf course, and just down the road from me

Somehow, I don't think they would take kindly to a bunch of guys with buckets and spades

 

[serfty]

Now that is a nice golf course, and just down the road from me

Somehow, I don't think they would take kindly to a bunch of guys with buckets and spades

Mt Coolum GC is not too shabby either; must be many many balls in those mangroves... and "no, I'm not going in there to look for them..." :shock:

 

[JohnK]

Mt Coolum GC is not too shabby either; must be many many balls in those mangroves... and "no, I'm not going in there to look for them..." :shock:

Why do I get the feeling that you have played golf there?

Serfty, what is hiding in the mangroves?

 

[NM]

Serfty, what is hiding in the mangroves?

Golf Balls :roll: .

 

[serfty]

Mt Coolum GC is not too shabby either; must be many many balls in those mangroves... and "no, I'm not going in there to look for them..." :shock:

Why do I get the feeling that you have played golf there?

Serfty, what is hiding in the mangroves?

Certain types of Fauna; generally legless and with Fangs!

 

[NM]

Certain types of Fauna; generally legless and with Fangs!

Legless golf balls, yes. Golf balls with fangs ... hmm?

 

[JohnK]

Certain types of Fauna; generally legless and with Fangs!

Legless golf balls, yes. Golf balls with fangs ... hmm?

I think serfty is referring to balata golf balls as they have a bit of bite on them. :wink:

 

[NM]

Certain types of Fauna; generally legless and with Fangs!

Legless golf balls, yes. Golf balls with fangs ... hmm?

I think serfty is referring to balata golf balls as they have a bit of bite on them. :wink:

My golf balls usually come with snorkels or scuba tanks, not fangs. They prepare themselves for the inevitable before being placed on the tee.

 

[JohnK]

My golf balls usually come with snorkels or scuba tanks, not fangs. They prepare themselves for the inevitable before being placed on the tee.

At least you can joke about it.

 

[JohnK]

Seems most posting can do 29/30th July or 5/6th August.

So how about settling one of those weekends. I know it's unfortunate for those who can't make it then but there can be other times.

FWIW, all mid-year Oz school holidays will have finished 24th July so discount fare availability should be better.

We need to firm up a date on this ASAP! QF has The Great Australian Sale on right now (ending 1st June) with some really good value deals.

I would really like to lock down some golf trips to TSV in July/Aug, MEL in September, HBA in November/December.

 

[Kiwi Flyer]

28/29 July is AKL do.

Otherwise I could possibly make sometime in August, depending on fares and work and other commitments.

 

[JohnK]

28/29 July is AKL do.

Didn't realise. That may have been a good one to attend. Any AFF'ers apart from you attending? I suppose I can check on FT!

Otherwise I could possibly make sometime in August, depending on fares and work and other commitments.

I don't see this one getting off the ground as serfty and I are the only ones that have committed. Or should that be have been committed?

 

[serfty]

Didn't realise. That may have been a good one to attend. Any AFF'ers apart from you attending? I suppose I can check on FT!

I was thinking of attending; here is the FT Link: Auckland - 28th to 30th July. I've been investigating airfares.

I don't see this one getting off the ground as serfty and I are the only ones that have committed. Or should that be have been committed?

hmmm $218 MEL-BNE-MEL ...
JohnK, perhaps we can discuss this with some native Brisvegans at Ozfest this weekend; W/E Aug 5th & 6th could work well. It also keeps that July weekend free for K/F fest.