Titanic Tour of the Barossa [April 12, 2015 - Wine tour by Buzz]

[KitKat]

I am so jealous that I cannot go that I had to rent a car, drive up to Barossa, have lunch at Fermentasion, then raid Rockford before flyin out


Don't worry lots more there

enjoy
everyone

 

[Buzzard]

Still 2 spots to fill so I am not going to announce what the prizes are. I must however acknowledge that one of the attendees has donated something to give away on the day. I am sure a PM will come my way should that person like me to say what is on offer and perhaps even out them as the donor.

Unfortunately Mrs QF WP is unable to attend but thankfully her ticket was sold to another guest.
The updated list then, is:

Platinum:

ALH
blackcat20
boomy
GPH
JessicaTam
jojen +1
Kabander +1
pagingjoan +1
penegal
Princess Fiona
QF WP
rogerkambah
RooFlyer
Shrek
TomVexille
unnamed +1
stark

Buzzard +1

For those sitting on the fence, this could be the last time I am able to convince Rockford to open early just for us and also offer a barrel tasting. We are also fortunate to have Bronson Kies host a tasting for us. If you have not met Bronson this is your big chance, if you have met Bronson I am certain you will agree he makes for a fabulous host.

Don't be shy, there a a couple of members that have not been on one of my tours before nor have they met me before, so you will not be the only "newbie". Quite a few are return customers so it can't be all bad.

 

[TomVexille]

I highly recommend a Buzz tour if there is anyone sitting on the fence. You will not be disappointed.

 

[RooFlyer]

C'mon fence-sitters! I did my first Tour d'Buzzard on his last one, and I couldn't sign up for this one quick enough (and would have done even without the Rockford!).

 

[Doug_Westcott]

If still available I'll take one place

 

[pagingjoan]

Looking forward to my first Buzzard tour - and my first AFF event.
The challenge will be to sort out all the names and faces and match each with the online persona.
And all that while wine tasting. Yikes. Hope there's not a test at the end.

 

[blackcat20]

So looking forward to this that I've implemented a wine buying ban until the 12th

 

[Buzzard]

Looking forward to my first Buzzard tour - and my first AFF event.
The challenge will be to sort out all the names and faces and match each with the online persona.
And all that while wine tasting. Yikes. Hope there's not a test at the end.

There will be many a test along the way.
We don't just give prizes away

 

[QF WP]

Did GPH tell you what a fun time we had last time. pagingjoan??

 

[TomVexille]

So looking forward to this that I've implemented a wine buying ban until the 12th

That I broke last Wednesday

 

[blackcat20]

That I broke last Wednesday

It started Thursday

 

[pagingjoan]

There will be many a test along the way.
We don't just give prizes away

Oh dear! Now I'm nervous. Is there a Cheat Sheet?

 

[pagingjoan]

Did GPH tell you what a fun time we had last time. pagingjoan??

The rave reviews were all over the front pages of the newspapers, QF WP! Why else would I have signed up for an interstate trip, arriving home just the day before we head to Europe for six weeks? (Yes, the old "seemed like a good idea at the time" syndrome.)

Anyone else in the group who has not met any of the other participants previously? There should be handicap ratings on those tests, Buzz!

[I will probably be excommunicated from AFF if I confess that I've not yet booked flights or accommodation. Blush.....]

 

[RooFlyer]

There will be many a test along the way.
We don't just give prizes away

Oh dear! Now I'm nervous. Is there a Cheat Sheet?

Don't worry, we all cheat while Buzz isn't looking.

The rave reviews were all over the front pages of the newspapers, QF WP! Why else would I have signed up for an interstate trip, arriving home just the day before we head to Europe for six weeks? (Yes, the old "seemed like a good idea at the time" syndrome.)

<snip>

That's OK. I'm heading off to South America for a month 2 days after I get back . Just think of it as an entrée, or pre-dinner drinks.

 

[Buzzard]

Oh dear! Now I'm nervous. Is there a Cheat Sheet?

Rockford Rag immediately comes to mind.

 

[pagingjoan]

-<snip>
That's OK. I'm heading off to South America for a month 2 days after I get back . Just think of it as an entrée, or pre-dinner drinks.

But will you have time to pack for me before you go?

 

[pagingjoan]

Rockford Rag immediately comes to mind.

Will add to the To Do list.

 

[Deleted member]

The rave reviews were all over the front pages of the newspapers, QF WP! Why else would I have signed up for an interstate trip, arriving home just the day before we head to Europe for six weeks? (Yes, the old "seemed like a good idea at the time" syndrome.)

Anyone else in the group who has not met any of the other participants previously? There should be handicap ratings on those tests, Buzz!

[I will probably be excommunicated from AFF if I confess that I've not yet booked flights or accommodation. Blush.....]

Last minute Lucy.
ALH had us booked and paid for ages ago.
Best in house TA ever!!

 

[JohnM]

That's OK. I'm heading off to South America for a month 2 days after I get back .

Hey everyone, don't forget RF is in training and building himself up for this S American mission - so help him along .

 

[pagingjoan]

Last minute Lucy. 
ALH had us booked and paid for ages ago.
Best in house TA ever!!

Well, I'm the in-house TA here, and I've yet to decide how much time I can crib for the trip-before-the-trip. Creeping up slowly on all the Must Do items before this departure for Europe. The list is growing, rather than reducing, so that's not helping at all.
But all will be well. Fortunately, several of you have posted your accommodation details, so we can always try couch surfing, if all else fails.