May 25, 2018, 11:24 am
Last edit by: madfish
Latest information on plans can be found in the following post:https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30702435-post460.html
Gibraltar Saturday 23 March 2019
GUEST LIST (77)
Altrurian, angeloedades, bhbloke, Calchas, CaroFos, cgtechuk, chris1979, cistavoda, Deanog1976, DeathSlam, dinoscool3 (+1), Duncs, dycc, florens (+1), FlyerP, flyuk, GadgetGal, Gingernut, Governator, gcuk, GrjApp, IFE Wizard, Innocent Abroad, JB7, jfallesen, KARFA, KeaneJohn, LavaJava, LPQ (+1), LSunbury (+1), LondonAndy, lost_in_translation, madfish, megaloman, mtikky, onobond, p78, Pumplekin (+1), Physci, polochick, Puqui99 (+1), Rapidex (+1), S1362083, S_W_S, Scallywag72 (+1), ScienceTeacher (+1), Shl (+1), SmallClanger, StanStorby, Swissbobby (+1), teledude, Temps (+1), The Specialist (+1), Thundercat, Tiffywren, tomparskate, TPRun, TravellerFrequently (+1), travellingscotsman (+2), Wbeest.
FLIGHTS
Thursday 21st March
TNG-GIB
AT990 12:00 - Governator
LHR-GIB
BA492 8:25 - dinoscool3 (+2)
Friday 22nd March
LHR-GIB
BA490 12:35 - Calchas, chris1979, FlyerP, LPQ (+1), Pumplekin (+1), Snaxmuppet, The Specialist (+1), Thundercat,
GLA-LHR
BA1489 15:25 - cgtechuk, teledude
GVA-LHR
BA721 17:35 - Swissbobby (+1)
EDI-LHR
BA1459 18:55 -Tomparskate
ZRH-LHR
BA707 2105 - florens (+1)
Saturday 23rd March
GLA -LHR
BA1473 08:05 - travellingscotsman
MAN-LHR
BA1385 08:05 - DeathSlam, madfish, Scallywag72 (+1), S_W_S
LHR-GIB
BA492 10:30 - bhbloke, GadgetGal, GrjApp, JB7, KARFA, lost_in_translation, LSunbury (+1), megaloman, p78. polochick, puqui99 (+1), StanStorby, Swissbobby (+1), Tomparskate, Wbeest (18)
BA490 12:35 - angeloedades, CaroFos, cgtechuk, cistavoda, DeathSlam, Duncs, dycc, florens (+1), Flyuk, gcuk, Gingernut, IFE Wizard, Innocent Abroad, jfallesen, KeaneJohn, LavaJava, LondonAndy, madfish, mtikky, onobond, Physci, Rapidex (+1), S1362083, Scallywag72 (+1), ScienceTeacher (+1), shl (+1), Stevieed, SmallClanger, S_W_S, teledude, Temps (+1), Tiffywren, TPRun, TravellerFrequently (+1), travellingscotsman (+2) (44),
Sunday 24th March
GIB-LHR
BA493 15:15 - angeloedades, Calchas, CaroFos, chris1979, cistavoda, dinoscool3 (+2), Duncs, dycc, FlyerP, GadgetGal, gcuk, Gingernut, IFE Wizard, Innocent Abroad, KARFA,, LondonAndy, madfish, megaloman, mtikky, onobond, puqui99 (+1), S1362083, Scallywag72 (+1), Snaxmuppet, StanStorby,Stevieed, S_W_S, teledude, Tiffywren, Tomparskate, TPRun.
BA491 17:30 - bhbloke, flyuk, JB7, jfallesen, KeaneJohn, lost_in_translation, p78, Physci, polochick, Pumplekin (+1), ScienceTeacher, shl (+1), SmallClanger, The Specialist (+1)
LHR-MAN
BA1376 21:00 - madfish, Scallywag72 (+1), S_W_S
LHR-EDI
BA1464 20:55 - Tomparskate
LHR-CDG
BA326 20:30 - S1362083
Monday 25th March
AGP-LIS
TP1139 06:40 - Governator (Driving GIB - AGP night before)
GIB-LHR
BA493 13:10 - cgtechuk, DeathSlam, florens (+1), GrjApp, LPQ (+1), LSunbury (+1), Swissbobby (+1), Temps (+1), Thundercat, TravellerFrequently (+1), travellingscotsman (+2), Wbeest
LHR-GVA
BA736 17:20 - Swissbobby (+1)
LHR-GLA
BA1492 18:10 - cgtechuk, travellingscotsman (+2)
LHR-MAN
BA1402 18:25 - DealthSlam
LHR-ZRH
BA708 17:30 - florens (+1)
Tuesday 26th March
GIB-LHR
BA0493 13:05 - Rapidex (+1)
HOTEL
Holiday Inn Express, Gibraltar (56)
angeloedades, bhbloke, Calchas, cgtechuk, CaroFos, Duncs, florens +1, FlyerP, flyuk (can share), GadgetGal, gcuk, Gingernut, Governator, GrjApp, IFE Wizard, JB7, jfallesen, KARFA, KeaneJohn, LavaJava, lost_in_translation, LPQ (+1), LSunbury (+1), madfish, onobond, Physci, polochick, Pumplekin (+1), Rapidex (+1), S1362083, Scallywag72 (+1), shl (+1), SmallClanger, Snaxmuppet, StanStorby, Swissbobby (+1), S_W_S, Temps (+1), Thundercat, Tiffywren, TPRun (& p78), TravellerFrequently (+1), travellingscotsman (+2)
The Elliot, Gibraltar (4)
The Specialist (+1)
Wbeest
DeathSlam
ACTIVITIES
Pre-Do Friday 22nd March @ Hilton Garden Inn, Hatton Cross, LHR
florens
Swissbobby (+1)
Pre-Do Friday 22nd March @ GIB 1830 (6:30pm) ( http://vinopolisgastrobar.gi/)
Calchas, chris1979, dinoscool3 (+2), FlyerP, Governator, LPQ (+1), Snaxmuppet
Climbing The Rock Friday 22nd or Saturday 23rd March
Potential Participants: Calchas (Friday afternoon or Saturday morning, depending on weather and volume consumed on the Friday flight.), chris1979, Snaxmuppet (don't arrive until Friday 16:30), dinoscool3, Governator, thundercat
Saturday Night food & drink
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30702438-post461.html
https://doodle.com/poll/ksxf3mp9mr3xddda
Dolphin Cruise Private Charter Sunday 24th March
For more details please see post 188
Potential Participants: florens+1, LPQ (+1), madfish, onobond, polochick, shl (+1), Snaxmuppet
Post-Do Sunday 24th March @ GIB (location to be announced)
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ____
The MICRO-DO: Gibraltar, 2/3 March 2019
Convenes in CX First around 8am on Saturday 2nd for Breakfast. Then onwards as the mood takes us.
Friday 1st March
LHR-GIB
BA490 12:35 - Fontana+1
Saturday 2nd March
LHR-GIB
BA490 12:35 - bisonrav, gcuk (+1), puqui99 (+3), TravellerFrequently (+1) , WickedStepMother (+1)
Sunday 3rd March
GIB-LHR
BA493 15:15 - bisonrav
GIB-LHR
BA491 17:30 - Fontana+1, gcuk (+1), puqui99 (+3), TravellerFrequently (+1)
Tuesday 5th March
GIB-LHR
BA491 17:20 - WickedStepMother (+1)
Another BAFT mini-do. Gibraltar, Saturday 23 March 2019
Jul 20, 2018, 6:50 am
#181
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: AA EXP/LTP, BA GGL/CCR/GfL, HH D/LTD, SPG/MR Plat/LTP
Posts: 10,075
Assuming you are referring to the Mini-Do flights, I'm sorry for not having a console table over the middle seat. There might be other advantages to compensate, I hope.
Jul 20, 2018, 7:14 am
#182
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: WAW ✈ LHR ✈ GLA
Programs: BA GfL/GGL/CCR, HH Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 2,498
Jul 20, 2018, 4:07 pm
#183
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 732
Just booked this. Will be staying at the Hilton Garden Inn at LHR on the Friday night if anyone is around.
On the 12:35 flight on the Saturday which will be the first BA Y flight in 14 years that I haven't been in an exit row as all 12 are taken! Staying at the Holiday Inn for 2 night and flying back on the Monday afternoon flight.
Wiki updated
On the 12:35 flight on the Saturday which will be the first BA Y flight in 14 years that I haven't been in an exit row as all 12 are taken! Staying at the Holiday Inn for 2 night and flying back on the Monday afternoon flight.
Wiki updated
Jul 20, 2018, 11:08 pm
#185
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Gibraltar
Programs: BA Gold, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 174
See this link for a lot on Gib - https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/spain-portugal-gibraltar/1833891-visiting-gibraltar-early-october-4.html
I live in Gib and I'd say you should try to get in a top of the Rock trip and one out to see the dolphins. Dolphin Adventure - disclosure, I know them - run a slick operation and have a catamaran big enough for 70 and another for up to 49. On dolphin.gi or 00 350 200 50650 - worth talking to them about a group deal, including cable car tickets.
For a big group eating out, I'd go for Queensway Quay marina rather than Marina Bay or Ocean Village. At QQ, both the Waterfront (00 350 200 45666) and the Landings (00 350 66100) should be able to cater for you inside, or out by the water, depending on weather. There is also the fairly new Bistro Point (00 350 200 76588) down at Europa Point with views over the Straits, but I haven't got there yet (mostly because I've been out acquiring tier points...).
For those of an active disposition who won't be impeded by a Sunday hangover - a vanishingly small number, I imagine - there is a Stand Up Paddle club on the east side (disclosure, yes, again, I know them - this is Gib...). Very impressive to be on the water overshadowed by 1300 feet of the Rock. Find them on Facebook.
Taxis are on 00 350 200 70027. You can't book but they'll normally arrive within 10 minutes. Usually mini vans with about 8 seats; trips are on a meter and rule of thumb is about Ł10 for most trips around town.
I live in Gib and I'd say you should try to get in a top of the Rock trip and one out to see the dolphins. Dolphin Adventure - disclosure, I know them - run a slick operation and have a catamaran big enough for 70 and another for up to 49. On dolphin.gi or 00 350 200 50650 - worth talking to them about a group deal, including cable car tickets.
For a big group eating out, I'd go for Queensway Quay marina rather than Marina Bay or Ocean Village. At QQ, both the Waterfront (00 350 200 45666) and the Landings (00 350 66100) should be able to cater for you inside, or out by the water, depending on weather. There is also the fairly new Bistro Point (00 350 200 76588) down at Europa Point with views over the Straits, but I haven't got there yet (mostly because I've been out acquiring tier points...).
For those of an active disposition who won't be impeded by a Sunday hangover - a vanishingly small number, I imagine - there is a Stand Up Paddle club on the east side (disclosure, yes, again, I know them - this is Gib...). Very impressive to be on the water overshadowed by 1300 feet of the Rock. Find them on Facebook.
Taxis are on 00 350 200 70027. You can't book but they'll normally arrive within 10 minutes. Usually mini vans with about 8 seats; trips are on a meter and rule of thumb is about Ł10 for most trips around town.
Last edited by SecondGo; Jul 20, 2018 at 11:28 pm
Jul 20, 2018, 11:23 pm
#186
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Cumbria
Programs: BAEC GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond, Starbucks Gold
Posts: 4,510
Thank you for the advice @SecondGo
I’ll look into the catamaran trip. Although, not sure about timings. Sunday morning may be a bit green the night after the Do.
I’ll look into the catamaran trip. Although, not sure about timings. Sunday morning may be a bit green the night after the Do.
I'd expect nothing less. All this duty free alcohol has to be consumed by someone.
Jul 21, 2018, 11:03 pm
#188
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Cumbria
Programs: BAEC GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond, Starbucks Gold
Posts: 4,510
Based on the recommendation of @SecondGo I emailed dolphin.gi to enquire about a private charter.
They were very prompt in responding and have availability on either the Saturday evening or Sunday morning/lunch. Depending on numbers and desired duration we are looking at around Ł15-20 per person for a two hour charter. The more who attend the cheaper the final cost. This is NOT compulsory.
They are able to offer catering/drinks or we can bring our own.
Given that we need to be back on dry land by 7.30pm and many of us don’t land until 4.30 on the Saturday, this does not give a great deal of flexibility. My preference would therefore be for the Sunday morning, departing at 11, returning for 1pm ready to head to the airport for those on the 3.15pm departure.
With 30 participants we would be looking at Ł19 each. If everybody who came to the do went on the cruise we would be looking around Ł14 per person.
If you can let me have expressions of interest on the thread we can see if this is a viable proposition. Alternative add names to the wiki.
They were very prompt in responding and have availability on either the Saturday evening or Sunday morning/lunch. Depending on numbers and desired duration we are looking at around Ł15-20 per person for a two hour charter. The more who attend the cheaper the final cost. This is NOT compulsory.
They are able to offer catering/drinks or we can bring our own.
Given that we need to be back on dry land by 7.30pm and many of us don’t land until 4.30 on the Saturday, this does not give a great deal of flexibility. My preference would therefore be for the Sunday morning, departing at 11, returning for 1pm ready to head to the airport for those on the 3.15pm departure.
With 30 participants we would be looking at Ł19 each. If everybody who came to the do went on the cruise we would be looking around Ł14 per person.
If you can let me have expressions of interest on the thread we can see if this is a viable proposition. Alternative add names to the wiki.
Last edited by madfish; Jul 21, 2018 at 11:08 pm
Jul 23, 2018, 12:44 am
#189
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: AA EXP/LTP, BA GGL/CCR/GfL, HH D/LTD, SPG/MR Plat/LTP
Posts: 10,075
Based on the recommendation of @SecondGo I emailed dolphin.gi to enquire about a private charter.
They were very prompt in responding and have availability on either the Saturday evening or Sunday morning/lunch. Depending on numbers and desired duration we are looking at around Ł15-20 per person for a two hour charter. The more who attend the cheaper the final cost. This is NOT compulsory.
They are able to offer catering/drinks or we can bring our own.
Given that we need to be back on dry land by 7.30pm and many of us don’t land until 4.30 on the Saturday, this does not give a great deal of flexibility. My preference would therefore be for the Sunday morning, departing at 11, returning for 1pm ready to head to the airport for those on the 3.15pm departure.
With 30 participants we would be looking at Ł19 each. If everybody who came to the do went on the cruise we would be looking around Ł14 per person.
If you can let me have expressions of interest on the thread we can see if this is a viable proposition. Alternative add names to the wiki.
They were very prompt in responding and have availability on either the Saturday evening or Sunday morning/lunch. Depending on numbers and desired duration we are looking at around Ł15-20 per person for a two hour charter. The more who attend the cheaper the final cost. This is NOT compulsory.
They are able to offer catering/drinks or we can bring our own.
Given that we need to be back on dry land by 7.30pm and many of us don’t land until 4.30 on the Saturday, this does not give a great deal of flexibility. My preference would therefore be for the Sunday morning, departing at 11, returning for 1pm ready to head to the airport for those on the 3.15pm departure.
With 30 participants we would be looking at Ł19 each. If everybody who came to the do went on the cruise we would be looking around Ł14 per person.
If you can let me have expressions of interest on the thread we can see if this is a viable proposition. Alternative add names to the wiki.
Aug 14, 2018, 11:11 am
#191
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Cumbria
Programs: BAEC GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond, Starbucks Gold
Posts: 4,510
Hello FlyerP
You are more than welcome to attend. I would say that all FTers that I have met have been friendly, intersssting and informative. The more the merrier.
You are more than welcome to attend. I would say that all FTers that I have met have been friendly, intersssting and informative. The more the merrier.
Aug 14, 2018, 12:21 pm
#192
Join Date: Aug 2018
Programs: BA GGL
Posts: 57
OK super. I’m booked now. On the BA0490 22/03 and back on the BA0493 24/03. Really looking forward to meeting you all. Btw would love a “guest in” to CCR if anyone connecting off the 0493!
will try to book HIX now.
Flyer P
will try to book HIX now.
Flyer P
Aug 14, 2018, 12:55 pm
#193
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: JER
Programs: BA Gold/OWE, several MUCCI, and assorted Pensions!
Posts: 32,145
You just have to accept that there’s a huge spectrum of people here on FT, and they’re not all W/Bankers.
Get in there!!
... oh, you have! (Failed to refresh Thread!)
Aug 28, 2018, 9:51 am
#194
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: West Sussex, UK
Programs: BAEC Gold (11/Dec/18)
Posts: 262
After missing out on 2015s JER Do and having gone through a stressful personal life recently, I might see if I can get to this one!
However I am a lowly BA blue having barely flown for 3 years...
However I am a lowly BA blue having barely flown for 3 years...
Aug 28, 2018, 11:03 am
#195
Join Date: May 2009
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold, IHG Platinum, HH Diamond, Hertz PC,
Posts: 1,986
Don’t worry - i’m sure we’ll be arranging lounge guesting arrangements nearer the time