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Singapore do 2019 - 18-20 Jan 2019

Old Jan 1, 2019, 7:47 pm
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SIN DO early arrivals
Thursday night
Enjoy Light to Night Festival at the Padang , other FTers can too on other nights .
Those at Raffles City area - Swissôtel Stamford , JW Marriott South Beach .. look out your balconies / windows if not walking across the road


SIN DO Main Plans

Friday January 18

7:00-10:00 PM - Drinks at Mogambo, 3 Canton St, #01-01, Singapore 049745
10:00 PM - whenever - Move to Newton Hawker Center and have a blast checking out the stalls where Crazy Rich Asians ordered their food from


Saturday January 19
Possible day trip to Malaysia or Indonesia

Can we get a feel on your interest : day trip to
Johor Bahru ( JB )

1:00 PM Lunch Plans to be added shortly , ( & numbers for lunch ? )
Reservations under FlyerTalk
Please come by 1 pm

12:30 PM - Lunch at Alma

5:30-7:30 PM: Pre dinner drinks at Salt Grill & Sky Bar
ION Level 55 for Singapore sunset views & drinks ( from bar ) before dinner and / or night views after dinner ??

No reservations at the bar , check at the ION counter at Level 4 , their concierge for access to elevator

7 . 30 pm ?
Dinner at :





Recently opened , like 2 months ago . Located on level 3 ION ORCHARD , “ open “ atrium area if you miss it , look down from Level 4 where SIA is along with Crate & Barrel


VioletOon ( at ION )
2 Orchard Turn ,
Singapore 238801

Dinner especially arranged for us at S$70 ++ minimum spend pp ( so if less , will also be charged S$70++ ) , payment by cash or card

Sunday January 20

You can watch Thaipusam - Little India , Dhoby Ghaut , Orchard near the Istana ,Tank Road

Morning:
Gardens by the Bay or Kent Ridge Trail
12:30 PM - Lunch at Muthu's Curry, 130 Race Course Road

Sunday evening : for those who are still around , the Chinese New Year “ light up “ in Chinatown starts

But the decorations are already up for the Lunar Year of the Pig , just not lit - have a ‘ wander ‘ if you are interested or in the vicinity

Flight into KUL

1/14/19 TG415 BKK-KUL 11:55 - margarita girl
1/16/19 SG116 SIN-KUL 17:50 - Governator

Hotel in KUL
Hyatt Chrisflyer66, Governator
Renaissance - margarita girl
MOKL FlyerEC .. not making it to KL

Flight arriving into SIN

1/12/19 SQ979 ? BKK-SIN FlyerEC
1/16/19 NH843 HND-SIN 06:55 - wysiwyg
1/16/19 KE643 ICN-SIN 19:55 cocobird
1/16/19 CX 739 HKG-SIN 15:35 miffSC
1/17/19 UA29 SFO-SIN 20:15 - iluv2fly
1/17/19 UA29 SFO-SIN 20:15 - Lori_Q
1/17/19 BR 225 TPE-SIN 12:10 - rxgeek
1/17/19 NZ 284 AKL-SIN 16:25 - chchkiwi
1/17/19 NZ284 AKL-SIN 16:25 - jswong
1/17/19 MH605 KUL-SIN 16:35 - margarita girl
1/17/19 VN 655 SGN-SIN 17:25 - pfbloom
1/18/19 NH 801 00:40 - UncleJed
1/18/19 NH 801 NRT-SIN 00:40 - violist
1/18/19 JL 35 HND-SIN 6:45 AM - beckoa
1/18/19 JL 35 HND-SIN 6:45 AM - beckoa+1
1/18/19 SQ 25 JFK-SIN 6:50 AM - ted
1/18/19 SQ857 13:05 - Zorak
1/18/19 TR 979 HKG-SIN 15:00 - lking
1/18/19 TR 979 HKG-SIN 15:00 - foofiter
1/18/19 TR 979 HKG-SIN 15:00 - Whiskarina
1/18/19 MH619 KUL-SIN 15:30 - Governator
1/18/19 CX 739 HKG-SIN 15:30 - nomadic.relief
1/18/19 CX 739 HKG-SIN 15:30 - GrjApp
1/18/19 Malindo Air 807 KUL-SIN, arriving at 4:10PM -chrisflyer66
1/18/19 SQ 21 EWR-SIN 5:15pm - CDKing
1/18/19 SQ 21 EWR-SIN 5:15pm - Sea777guy
1/18/19 LH778 FRA-SIN 17:05 - ClaudiSTR
1/18/19 QF51 BNE-SIN 17:55 - Bundy Bear
1/18/19 OZ 751 ICN-SIN 9:55PM - iluvsq
1/18/19 TG 401 BKK-SIN 22:45 - gvdIAD
1/19/19 UA 1 SFO-SIN 8:00am - kirkwoodj
1/19/19 MI 749 HKT-SIN 0850-1130 - cistavoda

Hotel in SIN

Conrad:
Governator
GrjApp
gvdIAD (20/21)
lili
violist

Courtyard Novena
iluvsq
Sea777guy

Hilton:
beckoa
beckoa+1
Chrisflyer66
CDKing
RXGeek
lking
chchkiwi
gvdIAD (19)
cistavoda (19)

Grand Hyatt:
Synd
Whiskarina
cocobird
miffSC
bschaff1

Fairmont
nomadic.relief

Ritz Carlton:
margarita girl

Swissôtel The Stamford
wysiwyg

Sheraton
jswong (17)

Intercontinental Singapore
ClaudiSTR
jswong (18/19)

Westin
Zorak

JW Marriott South Beach
Lori_Q

Marina Bay Sands
iluv2fly

FS
FlyerEC ( likely )

Marriott Tang Plaza:
Ted





Flight into BKK
1/20/19 TG 404 SIN-BKK 12:25-13:45 pm - chchkiwi
1/22/19 TG 434 CGK-BKK - iluvsq
1/20/19 TG 404 SIN-BKKSIN-BKK - Sea777guy
1/20/19 TR 604 SIN-BKK 12:45-14:10 - lking
1/20/19 TR 604 SIN-BKK 12:45-14:10 - foofiter
1/20/19 CX 712 SIN-BKK 14:00-15:30 beckoa
1/20/19 CX 712 SIN-BKK 14:00-15:30 beckoa+1
1/20/19 TG 414 SIN-BKK 15:55-17:15 - miffSC
1/20/19 TR 616 SIN-BKK 17:30 -18:55 cocobird
1/20/19 SQ 982 SIN-BKK 17:35-19:00 - rxgeek
1/20/19 SQ 982 SIN-BKK 17:35-19:00 - chrisflyer66
1/20/19 SQ 972 SIN-BKK FlyerEC ?



Hotel in BKK

Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit - iluvSQ
Marriott Marquis Queens Park -chrisflyer66
DoubleTree - chchkiwi
DoubleTree - beckoa
DoubleTree - beckoa+1
Grand Hyatt - miffSC
Marriott Courtyard - lking
Marriott Courtyard - rxgeek
Marriott Courtyard - cocobird
Siam Kempinski - Synd
Park Plaza Sukhumvit Hotel Asoke Station - foofiter
MOBKK ? - FlyerEC

Flight out of BKK


1/23/19 TR 605 BKK-SIN 14:55 - lking
1/23/19 JL 718 BKK-NRT 11:25 pm cocobird
1/24/19 TG 110 BKK-CNX 13:10 - rxgeek
1/24/19 TG 409 BKK-SIN 4:35 pm - chchkiwi
1/25/19 HX 760 BKK-HKG 3:20 AM - iluvsq
1/25/19 SQ 979 BKK-SIN/SQ 22 SIN-EWR - SEA777guy
1/25/19 ? BKK-DAD/ CX846 DAD-HKG-JFK (1/28/19) miffSC
1/26/19 CX 227, CX 846 DAD - HKG - JFK - Synd
1/25/27/19 SQ 979 BKK-SIN SQ856 HKG FlyerEC
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Singapore do 2019 - 18-20 Jan 2019

Old Jan 18, 2019, 7:06 pm
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Originally Posted by FlyerEC




Assume under Gary ‘ s for lunch & hoping that he will be there by 12.30 pm , & that he will confirm this .. soon

Think many including him still in zzz la la land

Post dinner , likely at GH , find out over lunch or by dinner

Thanks too to those who have responded for meal reservations
So - would like to know if Alma’s is still a definite yes???

Also curious to why Violet Oon is a minimum $70? Does this include drinks? After looking at the menu there are only maybe two dishes I find appealing and they are both under $30.

Not being a penny pincher, but want to get value for my Singapore Dollar.

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Old Jan 18, 2019, 7:08 pm
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So - would like to know if Alma’s is still a definite yes???

Also curious to why Violet Oon is a minimum $70? Does this include drinks? After looking at the menu there are only maybe two dishes I find appealing and they are both under $30.

Not being a penny pincher, but want to get value for my Singapore Dollar.









Some of us will be at Alma to sort our for lunch as there is no reservation by Gary..; calling Gary ! But he is not picking up

Choose your own meal ( & drinks ) at Violet OON ’ s
The ION venue menu

The Hainanese pork chop ( found only in Singapore ) has been a winner along with .. & various desserts - gula Melaka cake , ..

FYI , VO ‘ s originally $ 85++

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Old Jan 18, 2019, 7:16 pm
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I see you all at Violet tonight, no for lunch.
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Old Jan 18, 2019, 7:21 pm
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I’m in for dinner tonight ...

Hiya,

I’m confirmed for dinner tonight however, I have food issues and would only like a simple salad. If I can respectfully opt out of the $70+ deal that would be greatly appreciated. If not, I’ll just have drinks with the gang. Looking forward to meeting everyone!
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Old Jan 18, 2019, 7:27 pm
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Originally Posted by Whiskarina
Hiya,

I’m confirmed for dinner tonight however, I have food issues and would only like a simple salad. If I can respectfully opt out of the $70+ deal that would be greatly appreciated. If not, I’ll just have drinks with the gang. Looking forward to meeting everyone!
I'm in the same boat. Let us know. Thanks.
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Old Jan 18, 2019, 7:32 pm
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After a bit of drama with my flights, I've managed to push my departure out a few hours to midnight this evening, so I can now join for dinner at VO as well as lunch today.

Originally Posted by lowjhg
You are all welcome to come to the bar I'm working at today from 6pm onwards. I will be serving drinks at ATLAS. Look for me (Gary) and your first drink will be on me.
Thanks for hosting a few of us last night! The drinks, the ambience, and of course the personal attention were all fantastic.
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Old Jan 18, 2019, 7:38 pm
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Originally Posted by miffSC


So - would like to know if Alma’s is still a definite yes???

Also curious to why Violet Oon is a minimum $70? Does this include drinks? After looking at the menu there are only maybe two dishes I find appealing and they are both under $30.

Not being a penny pincher, but want to get value for my Singapore Dollar.



Originally Posted by FlyerEC

Some of us will be at Alma to sort our for lunch as there is no reservation by Gary..; calling Gary ! But he is not picking up

Choose your own meal ( & drinks ) at Violet OON ’ s
The ION venue menu

The Hainanese pork chop ( found only in Singapore ) has been a winner along with .. & various desserts - gula Melaka cake , ..

FYI , VO ‘ s originally $ 85++
Originally Posted by Whiskarina
Hiya,

I’m confirmed for dinner tonight however, I have food issues and would only like a simple salad. If I can respectfully opt out of the $70+ deal that would be greatly appreciated. If not, I’ll just have drinks with the gang. Looking forward to meeting everyone!
Originally Posted by iluv2fly
I'm in the same boat. Let us know. Thanks.
See wiki , Alma reservation under FlyerTalk
Just spoken with a lady from Alma who says there is no large group reservation for the restaurant. She will check when she gets to Alma & return my call . Only opens at 11 am . Hopefully it isn’t too busy , doubt it is .

As for dinner , Violet OON , since it is a reservation for 25 with + 5 persons buffer , will discuss with the manager for us with dietary issues - they already know mine .
FYI , mine will be a modified pork chop with mash , etcetera . Some perhaps can sit at their bar for drinks , which is near our tables ..


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Old Jan 18, 2019, 8:41 pm
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I'm heading for a walk in the Kent Ridge Trail. I'm going to be adding an afternoon event and dinner for tomorrow once I'm back at my laptop.
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Old Jan 18, 2019, 8:53 pm
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For tomorrow afternoon, we'll do the Tiger Brewery Tour after lunch at muthus curry.
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Old Jan 18, 2019, 9:32 pm
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We have a table at Alma, Say Flyertalk and you’re sorted.
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Old Jan 18, 2019, 9:40 pm
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Are there others coming? Will be starting orders in 10 min.
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Old Jan 18, 2019, 10:26 pm
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Walked along "embassy row" to the botanic gardens.

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Old Jan 18, 2019, 10:59 pm
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Will not be attending dinner tonight.
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Old Jan 19, 2019, 12:58 am
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For tomorrow afternoon, we'll do the Tiger Brewery Tour after lunch at muthus curry.
I assume we need to book these in advance if we are going? Looking at the website only 5 slots remain for 1400 and 6 for 1500 and 3 for 1600
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Old Jan 19, 2019, 2:27 am
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Anyone going to the pre dinner drinks? Obviously 2 hours would be excessive
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