We're a friendly bunch of FT'ers here in BNE - we've just racked up our 4th (Annual) FT meet at the BNE Qantas Club. In the time that I've been organising get-togethers (whether 2 or 30 people), we've mostly chosen neutral venues (like the QC or local pubs).

However, we've had an FT BBQ @ NM's house (an excellent venue), I've been to Dave Noble's pads in SYD and both of IainF's houses in BNE. ozmerish has dropped me back at my place (so he knows I'm not destitute)...and I'd now count a number of FT'ers good friends (including those mentioned).

Once Mrs QF WP and I move this year, we'll then be able to have a venue suitable for these kind of functions. I wouldn't have any problem in allowing FT'ers that I know to stay. But I'd be a little wary of FT'ers I didn't know.