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)
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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
Feb 28, 2019, 3:23 am
#556
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Plymouth, UK
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 1,159
I have decided now to "wing it" regarding food on the Saturday. I think I will be more up for a bit of a bar/pub crawl, sorry my mistake, exploration on foot of the evening drinking options (!), rather than a pre-arranged meal. I have heard that there are up to 100 bars/pubs around Gib and I'd like to visit a few of them before the evening is out. I am sure we will be able to grab a bite on the way if only Tapas.
It is quite likely we would meet up with others that had ventured out after their meals... we could always coordinate that via WhatsApp if you liked
It would be great if anyone else fancied joining me. Could be a great evening!
PS I have posted this on WhatApp too
It is quite likely we would meet up with others that had ventured out after their meals... we could always coordinate that via WhatsApp if you liked
It would be great if anyone else fancied joining me. Could be a great evening!
PS I have posted this on WhatApp too
Feb 28, 2019, 4:05 am
#557
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Plymouth, UK
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 1,159
Just wanted to post to the thread what was posted on WhatApp for those not on it yet...
This means that no one need worry about whether you have a meal in a restaurant with friends, or join me for a less formal/more liquid early evening, we can all meet up later. If you don't get to the meet up at 9 and still want to meet up later then the WhatsApp group means we can coordinate.
Can't wait.
Only 2 weeks for me now as I leave on my RTW TP run two weeks today!
As you may remember, I am doing name badges for us all so if you are a late joiner please make sure you are on the wiki name list. Thanks. I will be taking a snapshot of the name list early next week as I have to print the badges and send them by post to Gibraltar as I don't want to drag them around the world with me! If you join after then I will have spare badges so you won't miss out.
The plan is to meet at the Holiday Inn Express bar for early drinks before heading off for meals/more drinks, and then meeting up again around 9ish around Casemates Square. Hopefully the WhatsApp group will help people to find others
Can't wait.
Only 2 weeks for me now as I leave on my RTW TP run two weeks today!
As you may remember, I am doing name badges for us all so if you are a late joiner please make sure you are on the wiki name list. Thanks.
I will be taking a snapshot of the name list early next week as I have to print the badges and send them by post to Gibraltar as I don't want to drag them around the world with me! If you join after then I will have spare badges so you won't miss out.
Feb 28, 2019, 6:33 am
#558
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PIT
Programs: OZ Diamond, UA Gold
Posts: 9,924
As you may remember, I am doing name badges for us all so if you are a late joiner please make sure you are on the wiki name list. Thanks. I will be taking a snapshot of the name list early next week as I have to print the badges and send them by post to Gibraltar as I don't want to drag them around the world with me! If you join after then I will have spare badges so you won't miss out.
I will be taking a snapshot of the name list early next week as I have to print the badges and send them by post to Gibraltar as I don't want to drag them around the world with me! If you join after then I will have spare badges so you won't miss out.
Feb 28, 2019, 7:24 am
#559
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Cumbria
Programs: BAEC GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond, Starbucks Gold
Posts: 4,510
Hello
Firstly, apologies for the delay in providing more detail about some plans/suggestions for the do. As we approach the 8 week mark, a small group of us have been trying to hatch some plans and suggestions as to how best to prepare for the do. However, it seems that our Gibraltar cousins have taken a leaf out of the Spanish neighbours and manana is in full swing. Trying to get a response to emails is proving nigh-on impossible, which has somewhat stunted our progress, and made planning very difficult.
Secondly, given the sheer size of the group, finding something that we would all be happy with, and the logistical nightmare of collecting deposits etc., we have decided to try to keep things as simple and as informal as possible. However, we want to be as inclusive as possible, so please don’t be a shrinking violet. Whether this is your first do, or your twentieth, please do speak up and don’t be afraid to just join in.
To ensure that nobody is left out, we will be setting up a WhatsApp group for the do. We will be sharing the group link to those going, so please do join to keep up to date with information as we go. To ensure we don’t get any un-invited solicitations the group will remain private and we won’t be posting the link on here, but are happy to share via PM.
Please see below for further details.
Friday 22 March
There are a number of intrepid explorers setting off early. We wish them the best of luck in their endeavours, and being the adventurous types, we are sure they will be able to make their own plans among themselves.
In addition, there will be a pre-do gathering at the Hilton Garden Inn near Hatton Cross on the evening. All welcome to join. Please add your name to the Wiki if you are planning to stay.
Saturday 23 March
Terminal 3 at LHR
There are some 60 of us traveling through Terminal 3 this morning. As much as we might all appreciate the CX First lounge, the reality is that it is a relatively small space. Therefore, we have planned to gather in the CX Business lounge. Of course we are all free to wander and go in whichever lounge we see fit. No doubt some will find themselves perched at the gin bar in the Qantas lounge!
Many of us are already proud card carrying members of BAEC. However, if lounge guesting is required, please just say and this should not be too much of a problem to arrange among ourselves. If you are silver and have a desperate desire to see inside the hallowed halls and the inner sanctum of the CX F lounge, just holler and we will see what can be arranged.
Please be aware, 60 BA passengers turning up on a Saturday morning to the CX lounge may cause something of a stir. If needs must, then we will have to split up and find refreshments in one of the other fine establishments in T3: QF, BA or AA. See the following for more detail on T3 lounges https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28258293-post2.html
Gibraltar – Morning and Afternoon
For those already there, please make your own arrangements amongst yourselves, whilst keeping an eye out to see what fun you are missing at the airport.For those joining on the early flight, we have made the Holiday Inn Express aware of your arrival. A suggestion for this afternoon is for a walk/cable car up the Rock from where you will hopefully see the afternoon flight arrive.
Drinks Reception 17.00
Ok, this is probably too grand a title. We are proposing, whilst also mitigating a scrum at check in for the HIX, that we convey for a drinks reception in the bar at the hotel. This will be the start of the main do in Gibraltar. We have communicated this to the hotel so are hopeful that they are aware of our presence. The menu is somewhat limited, but drinks and snacks should be available.
Dinner 19.00
With so many people, so many tastes, and so many different budgets, trying to find a suitable venue would not be feasible. Add to this the need to collect deposits, etc. it was felt that this would be very difficult to organise one place and ensure it went smoothly for everyone. We have, therefore, prepared a list of some of the finest (and perhaps not so finest) eating establishments in Gibraltar that should cover a plethora of tastes and budgets, for you to consider. There are plenty others so dine where you want!
Please feel free to indicate your preference in the Wiki, so those interested in the same restaurant can contact each other to join up. You may want to consider contacting the restaurant well in advance to make a booking, especially if there is a large group interested in the same place. (We are currently looking to set up a doodle so that we can also share ideas on that. Watch this space.)
See the following post for some suggestions for dining in Gibraltar.
Of course, there are also plenty of bars for those who are keen to continue the liquid diet.
Evening Drinks 21.00
As with restaurants, finding a suitable bar to host such a large and diverse group has been beyond our abilities, despite considerable effort. If anybody knows somebody, who knows somebody whose sister’s cat goes to the same vet as the owner of a cat who has a suitable venue, please do let us know!!
Consequently, and as a 'backstop...' in case we are unable to arrange a single venue, we propose that we mingle among the bars on Casemates Square. Most bars tend to be small in Gibraltar, but they come with the benefit of heated outdoor terraces. The WhatsApp group will be a valuable source of information as we may travel from bar to bar, so it will be a good way of meeting up and mingling as the night progresses.
Late night refreshments 00.00
The bar at the Holiday Inn Express is available 24 hours. Where better to end than where it all began?!
Sunday 24 March
We imagine that for some the prospect of a run up the rock as the sun begins to rise will certainly be foremost in their thoughts. For others, a few extra hours in bed will be the order of the day. As for the more hard core, they may only get into bed as others are getting up to head to the airport, as was the case in PHX.Please feel free to make your own plans, but a nice spot of brunch may be the order of the day. If anybody has any ideas or suggestions, please do say, and we will see what can be sorted.
Firstly, apologies for the delay in providing more detail about some plans/suggestions for the do. As we approach the 8 week mark, a small group of us have been trying to hatch some plans and suggestions as to how best to prepare for the do. However, it seems that our Gibraltar cousins have taken a leaf out of the Spanish neighbours and manana is in full swing. Trying to get a response to emails is proving nigh-on impossible, which has somewhat stunted our progress, and made planning very difficult.
Secondly, given the sheer size of the group, finding something that we would all be happy with, and the logistical nightmare of collecting deposits etc., we have decided to try to keep things as simple and as informal as possible. However, we want to be as inclusive as possible, so please don’t be a shrinking violet. Whether this is your first do, or your twentieth, please do speak up and don’t be afraid to just join in.
To ensure that nobody is left out, we will be setting up a WhatsApp group for the do. We will be sharing the group link to those going, so please do join to keep up to date with information as we go. To ensure we don’t get any un-invited solicitations the group will remain private and we won’t be posting the link on here, but are happy to share via PM.
Please see below for further details.
Friday 22 March
There are a number of intrepid explorers setting off early. We wish them the best of luck in their endeavours, and being the adventurous types, we are sure they will be able to make their own plans among themselves.
In addition, there will be a pre-do gathering at the Hilton Garden Inn near Hatton Cross on the evening. All welcome to join. Please add your name to the Wiki if you are planning to stay.
Saturday 23 March
Terminal 3 at LHR
There are some 60 of us traveling through Terminal 3 this morning. As much as we might all appreciate the CX First lounge, the reality is that it is a relatively small space. Therefore, we have planned to gather in the CX Business lounge. Of course we are all free to wander and go in whichever lounge we see fit. No doubt some will find themselves perched at the gin bar in the Qantas lounge!
Many of us are already proud card carrying members of BAEC. However, if lounge guesting is required, please just say and this should not be too much of a problem to arrange among ourselves. If you are silver and have a desperate desire to see inside the hallowed halls and the inner sanctum of the CX F lounge, just holler and we will see what can be arranged.
Please be aware, 60 BA passengers turning up on a Saturday morning to the CX lounge may cause something of a stir. If needs must, then we will have to split up and find refreshments in one of the other fine establishments in T3: QF, BA or AA. See the following for more detail on T3 lounges https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28258293-post2.html
Gibraltar – Morning and Afternoon
For those already there, please make your own arrangements amongst yourselves, whilst keeping an eye out to see what fun you are missing at the airport.For those joining on the early flight, we have made the Holiday Inn Express aware of your arrival. A suggestion for this afternoon is for a walk/cable car up the Rock from where you will hopefully see the afternoon flight arrive.
Drinks Reception 17.00
Ok, this is probably too grand a title. We are proposing, whilst also mitigating a scrum at check in for the HIX, that we convey for a drinks reception in the bar at the hotel. This will be the start of the main do in Gibraltar. We have communicated this to the hotel so are hopeful that they are aware of our presence. The menu is somewhat limited, but drinks and snacks should be available.
Dinner 19.00
With so many people, so many tastes, and so many different budgets, trying to find a suitable venue would not be feasible. Add to this the need to collect deposits, etc. it was felt that this would be very difficult to organise one place and ensure it went smoothly for everyone. We have, therefore, prepared a list of some of the finest (and perhaps not so finest) eating establishments in Gibraltar that should cover a plethora of tastes and budgets, for you to consider. There are plenty others so dine where you want!
Please feel free to indicate your preference in the Wiki, so those interested in the same restaurant can contact each other to join up. You may want to consider contacting the restaurant well in advance to make a booking, especially if there is a large group interested in the same place. (We are currently looking to set up a doodle so that we can also share ideas on that. Watch this space.)
See the following post for some suggestions for dining in Gibraltar.
Of course, there are also plenty of bars for those who are keen to continue the liquid diet.
Evening Drinks 21.00
As with restaurants, finding a suitable bar to host such a large and diverse group has been beyond our abilities, despite considerable effort. If anybody knows somebody, who knows somebody whose sister’s cat goes to the same vet as the owner of a cat who has a suitable venue, please do let us know!!
Consequently, and as a 'backstop...' in case we are unable to arrange a single venue, we propose that we mingle among the bars on Casemates Square. Most bars tend to be small in Gibraltar, but they come with the benefit of heated outdoor terraces. The WhatsApp group will be a valuable source of information as we may travel from bar to bar, so it will be a good way of meeting up and mingling as the night progresses.
Late night refreshments 00.00
The bar at the Holiday Inn Express is available 24 hours. Where better to end than where it all began?!
Sunday 24 March
We imagine that for some the prospect of a run up the rock as the sun begins to rise will certainly be foremost in their thoughts. For others, a few extra hours in bed will be the order of the day. As for the more hard core, they may only get into bed as others are getting up to head to the airport, as was the case in PHX.Please feel free to make your own plans, but a nice spot of brunch may be the order of the day. If anybody has any ideas or suggestions, please do say, and we will see what can be sorted.
Don’t think there have been any changes to this (although we may need to have contingency plans in case we divert to AGP)
Mar 2, 2019, 2:13 am
#561
Join Date: May 2012
Programs: BA Gold, HHonors Diamond, IHG Platinum, Senior Railcard & Bus Pass
Posts: 987
Mar 3, 2019, 8:39 am
#565
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: AA EXP/LTP, BA GGL/CCR/GfL, HH D/LTD, SPG/MR Plat/LTP
Posts: 10,076
I think there might have been some misunderstandings re the Doodle. AIUI we were to make one choice and put up one or more plan B alternative/s. Seems there are many in the group who entered more than one first-hand choice.. This of course also goes for some who ticked Gauchos, a "first-hand" choice for 7, second option for 2. Do you have time to send a short PM to the others? (IIRC, there can be 5 recipients to any FT PM, but "copy and paste" is the secret password).
Mar 3, 2019, 12:09 pm
#568
Join Date: May 2012
Programs: BA Gold, HHonors Diamond, IHG Platinum, Senior Railcard & Bus Pass
Posts: 987
My plus one and I are still enjoying the Microdo - it doesn’t finish until Tuesday as far as we are concerned! We have been back to The Yard for G&Ts this evening and now we are eating Indian Tapas. Earlier we spied you lot on the airport terrace and watched you leave Gibraltar from embrasures in the Seige Tunnels. What a lovely weekend.
Mar 3, 2019, 2:05 pm
#569
Join Date: May 2009
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold, IHG Platinum, HH Diamond, Hertz PC,
Posts: 1,986
Mar 3, 2019, 3:00 pm
#570
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: near Heathrow
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, GfL (OWE), SA LifePlat (*G), BD Gold to the end, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,911
Great mini-do and a go-around at Heathrow due to windshear for those of us on Ba491 this evening.
Thanks to everyone on the mini-do for the lovely company.
Now for the main event!
Thanks to everyone on the mini-do for the lovely company.
Now for the main event!