XMAS Event 2012 - planning thread

[EmilyHoward]

I am going to be in Sydney (from Perth) over the weekend of 14 to 17 December. Flying to UK on Monday 17th so this is the only weekend I can make it.

EH

 

[medhead]

I'd really like to attend, but it is unlikely to happen. Hence I haven't filled in the form since I probably won't be involved. If I do get my cough together, I'll go with the flow.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Cruiserette says she will come again this year only if Bundy Bear promises to behave himself - serfty do you have any idea what BB got up to last year?

 

[serfty]

Cruiserette says she will come again this year only if Bundy Bear promises to behave himself - serfty do you have any idea what BB got up to last year?

Nufin'

Maybe ask around ...

 

[TonyHancock]

Is there any value in end of year awards? I'll throw my hat in for DYKWIA of the year. (I don't think we need to vote on that one) Most helpful poster, "Mod of the year" etc etc?

 

[Lawlass]

I'd really like to attend, but it is unlikely to happen. Hence I haven't filled in the form since I probably won't be involved. If I do get my cough together, I'll go with the flow.

I, too, am a flow-goer

 

[straitman]

I, too, am a flow-goer

.... and an evil one at that :!:

 

[munitalP]

With the number of responses so far, I may have to hire an aircraft hanger to hold the event in! Overwhelming Saturday night so far, close race between Melbourne and Sydney, and "don't care" on meal types.

Thanks for the feed back so far

 

[Deleted member 29185]

With the number of responses so far, I may have to hire an aircraft hanger to hold the event in! Overwhelming Saturday night so far, close race between Melbourne and Sydney, and "don't care" on meal types.

Thanks for the feed back so far

Great stuff. Any chance of a decision before the Great Getaway end of 23rd?

 

[munitalP]

Great stuff. Any chance of a decision before the Great Getaway end of 23rd?

I have been talking with Hilton Sydney events people, but they are harder to deal with than a pack of hungry crocodiles. With the indications of preference being very level between HSW and HSYD, and knowing HSW, and QJ35 flying that day, and a few other things, HSW is getting pretty high on the heap unless HSYD really come to the party. HSYD restaurant is owned by separate company and the hotel and restaurant don't seem to interact very well in a group situation..

23rd, I'll try and push, but no promise as I still have a full time job to do as well ;-)

 

[beardoc]

I have been talking with Hilton Sydney events people, but they are harder to deal with than a pack of hungry crocodiles. With the indications of preference being very level between HSW and HSYD, and knowing HSW, and QJ35 flying that day, and a few other things, HSW is getting pretty high on the heap unless HSYD really come to the party. HSYD restaurant is owned by separate company and the hotel and restaurant don't seem to interact very well in a group situation..

Disappointing that they're being difficult at Hilton Sydney. I am trying to sort out a bill from a recent stay with Hilton Sydney and am getting the run around - not giving me a proper tax invoice (showing GST of $0.00), awarding me a total of 317 base points for the stay (I wish it would have been only $31.70 to stay there!), and giving me the runaround over 48 hours trying to get it resolved. I can only imagine the problems you're having with them, munitalP.

If it has to be Melbourne, so be it. If I could link it with an F-lounge run, that would be perfect!

 

[penegal]

The final location is a non-issue for me. After all, this is the Australian FREQUENT FLYER.

However as I previously posted, Saturday would be better for people to fly in and avoid taking time off work, etc.

 

[oz_mark]

The final location is a non-issue for me. After all, this is the Australian FREQUENT FLYER.

However as I previously posted, Saturday would be better for people to fly in and avoid taking time off work, etc.

I imagine if it's Fri 21 we are talking about, you may find that most people will be taking POETS day to the extreme that day anyway!!

 

[Deleted member 29185]

I imagine if it's Fri 21 we are talking about, you may find that most people will be taking POETS day to the extreme that day anyway!!

Poets week in my case.

 

[penegal]

I imagine if it's Fri 21 we are talking about, you may find that most people will be taking POETS day to the extreme that day anyway!!

True, but some members do have 'face time' (or a trans-continental flight) to worry about

 

[Deleted member 29185]

I have to say, I'm starting to get excited about this already.

I'm not sure if it's the company of some really interesting characters (let's face it, we're all like chalk and cheese but united by a love/hate realtionship with flying), or just the next opportunity to partake in festivities of a totally frivolous nature.

Bring on Dec (not intending to wish my life away there).

PS....Sir MunitalP, how 'bout at least a city prior to 23rd

 

[oz_mark]

PS....Sir MunitalP, how 'bout at least a city prior to 23rd

I'll need to check, but thought the end date had been moved to Aug1.

 

[serfty]

I'll need to check, but thought the end date had been moved to Aug1.

See post #30 ...

 

[Bundy Bear]

Cruiserette says she will come again this year only if Bundy Bear promises to behave himself - serfty do you have any idea what BB got up to last year?

Well at least I was unforgettable.

With the number of responses so far, I may have to hire an aircraft hanger to hold the event in! Overwhelming Saturday night so far, close race between Melbourne and Sydney, and "don't care" on meal types.

Thanks for the feed back so far

How about Hilton Sydney on the Friday night, an F lounge in Sydney then Hilton South Wharf on the Saturday night, I am happy with any city chosen.

 

[oz_mark]

See post #30 ...

What's post #30 got to do with it?

Anyway, according to my most recent emails from Hilton, the Great Getaway finishes Aug 1.

Take some well-deserved time off with The Great Getaway. Save up to 25% when you book by August 1, 2012 and stay by December 30, 2012 at participating Hilton Hotels & Resorts in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji or French Polynesia. With convenient locations, stylish rooms and an exciting selection of award-winning restaurants and bars, Hilton Hotels & Resorts is your perfect companion to experience the best of each destination.