May 12, 2014, 8:33 am
Last edit by: falconea
27 May - MEL
boxo
Tom911
30 May or 1 June - HBA
boxo
the_gurio
May 27 - June 2 - CNS
redtigeriii
June 2 - June 4 - SYD
redtigeriii
June 5 - June 7 - MEL
redigeriii
JessicaTam
boxo
Tom911
30 May or 1 June - HBA
boxo
the_gurio
May 27 - June 2 - CNS
redtigeriii
June 2 - June 4 - SYD
redtigeriii
June 5 - June 7 - MEL
redigeriii
JessicaTam
Pre/Post-Ozfest 2014 meet-ups
May 16, 2014, 1:59 pm
#16
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: MRY/SFO/SJC
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Good point, Efrem.
Yesterday, I took a quick spin through UrbanSpoon and Chowhound to see if I could find anything in the moderately priced range around Southbank (now I want to see the BIG fire!) and didn't find anything. Problem is with these sites is there isn't much info and what is there is quite dated. Ahhh, Tripadvisor just popped into my head. Will search there.
Anyway, I hope to confer with penegal about the best options for both the FT and AFF crowds.
I feel kinda silly planning what you folks will be eating since I may be late, so if anyone wants to take over and save me from my controlling tendencies, feel free. But I'm happy to do it too.
Yesterday, I took a quick spin through UrbanSpoon and Chowhound to see if I could find anything in the moderately priced range around Southbank (now I want to see the BIG fire!) and didn't find anything. Problem is with these sites is there isn't much info and what is there is quite dated. Ahhh, Tripadvisor just popped into my head. Will search there.
Anyway, I hope to confer with penegal about the best options for both the FT and AFF crowds.
I feel kinda silly planning what you folks will be eating since I may be late, so if anyone wants to take over and save me from my controlling tendencies, feel free. But I'm happy to do it too.
May 20, 2014, 4:11 pm
#19
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So Malaysian Chinese is tonight in SYD. Since only redtigerii and I are going, that will give us some flexibility. I chose that particular place because it's close to my hotel, it's cheap and we've got a 7:30 flight in the morning. The restaurant closes pretty early too. Anyway, I've been invited to Cronulla today. Good opportunity to see something outside of Sydney.
May 20, 2014, 10:22 pm
#20
Join Date: May 2005
Location: MEL
Programs: QF WP, VA, AA
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I'm probably free for something on 22/5, and on 26/5 (though later in the evening - probably around 22:00) and maybe 27/5. Will just see what eventuates and whether I can make it (unlikely to make all dates).
Last edited by tuapekastar; May 20, 2014 at 10:27 pm
May 25, 2014, 8:58 am
#23
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Finally. Tonight's meeting place.
Blue Train http://www.bluetrain.com.au/
Southbank
Map https://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&...alia,Australia
6 pm
Blue Train http://www.bluetrain.com.au/
Southbank
Map https://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&...alia,Australia
6 pm
May 25, 2014, 6:05 pm
#24
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Location: Massachusetts, USA; AA Plat, DL GM and Flying Colonel; Bonvoy Platinum
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Finally. Tonight's meeting place.
Blue Train http://www.bluetrain.com.au/
Southbank
Map https://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&...alia,Australia
6 pm
Blue Train http://www.bluetrain.com.au/
Southbank
Map https://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&...alia,Australia
6 pm
May 25, 2014, 6:14 pm
#25
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Democratic People's Republic of Victoria
Programs: First Time Flyer
Posts: 833
No reservations for groups less than 10, so we just show up and ask for a table for X people. It may take them a few minutes to arrange a table, during which time we can congregate in the bar.
May 26, 2014, 1:17 am
#28
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Sorry, I don't recall 6:30 pm, but that means nothing other than bad memory and/or lack of sleep while DO-ing.
I've checked in at the Radisson and will make my way to Southbank in about an hour. Whomever arrives first, please put in for a party of 8 under Flyertalk. See you all soon.
I've checked in at the Radisson and will make my way to Southbank in about an hour. Whomever arrives first, please put in for a party of 8 under Flyertalk. See you all soon.
May 26, 2014, 1:17 am
#29
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Democratic People's Republic of Victoria
Programs: First Time Flyer
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Due to the late arrival of inbound flights a few people may arrive closer to the 6:30 mark... myself included.
Attendees:
Efrem
chchkiwi
penegal
boxo
JessicaTam
TomVexille
blackcat20 (AFF)
samiam (AFF)
Copper
Tom911
Apologies:
serfty
tuapekastar
Mwenenzi
boomy (AFF)
.
Attendees:
Efrem
chchkiwi
penegal
boxo
JessicaTam
TomVexille
blackcat20 (AFF)
samiam (AFF)
Copper
Tom911
Apologies:
serfty
tuapekastar
Mwenenzi
boomy (AFF)
.
Last edited by penegal; May 26, 2014 at 5:36 pm Reason: Updated list
May 26, 2014, 1:44 am
#30
Join Date: May 2005
Location: MEL
Programs: QF WP, VA, AA
Posts: 1,505
The trip to ASP did not help the bug I have one little bit. I have an unexpected rest from my regular Monday commitment, so have decided I should stay in and try and get myself a little better. I'm probably doubtful for tomorrow as well, but we'll see.