"Oz Fest #4" - Melbourne Australia - Memorial Day weekend May 25-27, 2007
Aug 7, 2006, 5:23 am
#91
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Oh goodie! I'll finally partake in the 16-oz Weighlifting World Championships ... 
Maybe catch a game of footie while savoring some awesome meat pies and downing delightful aussie reds.
Btw, that bottle you kindly brought us was ssssswwwwweeeeeeeettttt!!! ^ ^
So where are we staying for Hotel Central? I read the whole thread and I am still confused. For now, I have reservations at the Hilton on the Park at $180 a night.
Maybe catch a game of footie while savoring some awesome meat pies and downing delightful aussie reds.
Btw, that bottle you kindly brought us was ssssswwwwweeeeeeeettttt!!! ^ ^
So where are we staying for Hotel Central? I read the whole thread and I am still confused. For now, I have reservations at the Hilton on the Park at $180 a night.
Aug 9, 2006, 9:56 pm
#92
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Finding a sudden deluge of C award availability on UA, my girlfriend (FTer waterstrider - aka Abby) and I are confirmed for MEL on Memorial day! ^^
I've never been to a DO before, so I figured I'd start with the most distant one possible! (And then not earn miles for it...
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We're arriving in SYD a week before (Fri 18th), so we're all ears for ideas on where to go and what to see in SYD or beyond for the week.
The DC-area contingent for ozfest is growing!
I've never been to a DO before, so I figured I'd start with the most distant one possible! (And then not earn miles for it...
)We're arriving in SYD a week before (Fri 18th), so we're all ears for ideas on where to go and what to see in SYD or beyond for the week.
The DC-area contingent for ozfest is growing!
Aug 9, 2006, 10:03 pm
#93
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Originally Posted by chrisw
I've never been to a DO before
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showp...&postcount=380
Good to see the DC crowd descending on us again - we had a few here this year as well.
Glen
Last edited by ozstamps; Aug 9, 2006 at 10:14 pm
Aug 11, 2006, 10:33 am
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Please put me down as a maybe. I'm going to try to snag a UA XC award. Are there other Oz destinations I can stop at while on a *A award down under? Tried the *A site but their map function is down.
Last edited by nor4; Sep 8, 2006 at 8:27 am
Aug 11, 2006, 7:25 pm
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Originally Posted by nor4
Please put me down as a maybe. I'm going to try to snag a UA XC award. Are there other Oz destinations I can stop at while on a *A award down under? Tried the *A site but there map function is down.
Aug 12, 2006, 6:34 am
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I knew about the options on UA and NZ (SYD and NZ and have done them in the past), but are there other options that will get me to some of the far-flung protions of Oz? I've been thinking about the north coast and west coast.
Aug 12, 2006, 1:15 pm
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Originally Posted by nor4
I knew about the options on UA and NZ (SYD and NZ and have done them in the past), but are there other options that will get me to some of the far-flung protions of Oz? I've been thinking about the north coast and west coast.
For domestic flights you have Qantas, Jetstar (LCC subsidiary of QF but no points or OW status benefits except for QFF), Virgin Blue. Some regional routes also have local carriers.
Aug 18, 2006, 9:25 am
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Originally Posted by ozstamps
A round of drinks are on me dcgators .
Many thanks once again for your most generous access to the dcgators Limo Service from Dulles airport, to downtown Washington recently. :-:
We'll hopefully allow you to see a real sport being played when you are down here.
Glen
Many thanks once again for your most generous access to the dcgators Limo Service from Dulles airport, to downtown Washington recently. :-:
We'll hopefully allow you to see a real sport being played when you are down here.
Glen
Should that turn into 'Platinum', I doubt dcgators will need to buy a drink at all!
Last edited by TEX277; Nov 15, 2006 at 8:18 am
Aug 19, 2006, 7:36 am
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Originally Posted by TEX277
Should that turn into 'Platinum', I doubt dcgators will need to buy a drink at all!
And since we are no longer allowed to bring liquids onboard, I'll just have to make sure to consume all the contraband before taking my seat in C ...
Seriously, I sure hope you and the Mrs. will make if down under so we can get a chance to meet up ... ^
So ... Plats ... Plats ... Plats ... Plats ... Plats ...
Last edited by dcgators; Nov 15, 2006 at 4:47 am
Aug 21, 2006, 9:41 pm
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Originally Posted by dcgators
Any update on hotel central? I am such a type-A that I want to make sure that I am staying at or near all the festivities.
Aug 22, 2006, 2:39 am
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I notice the Hilton has increased their rates for the weekend by $20/ night (Cheapest rate was $180, now it's $200 / night).
Doesn't seem to be related to our trip planning as other weekends are the same, but still serves as a reminder to book a flexible stay early, then monitor for changes where you can rebook to save $.
(That is assuming the Hilton is party central - There are other hotels that could be candidates).
Doesn't seem to be related to our trip planning as other weekends are the same, but still serves as a reminder to book a flexible stay early, then monitor for changes where you can rebook to save $.
(That is assuming the Hilton is party central - There are other hotels that could be candidates).
Aug 22, 2006, 5:07 am
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Good thinking Aus_Mal, now booked the Hilton for the Friday night (even stretched myself to a junior suite) and will book either the Westin or Langham for the Saturday (will decide later depending where I need the points/stays most). I'm sure FT is bad for me
Jeff
Jeff
Last edited by jswong; Aug 22, 2006 at 5:15 am