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Old Jan 9, 2019, 12:19 am
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UA finally depositing my GPUs + PZ available at booking = I'm going to Oz for the first time! Arriving Friday morning and leaving Monday morning.
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Old Jan 9, 2019, 9:36 am
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Please add me as platinum - booked last week so hopefully will make this my 3d OZ Fest. Just returned from a week in Perth and Melbourne; looking forward to a return visit to Sydney.
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Old Jan 9, 2019, 5:55 pm
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Originally Posted by Zorak
UA finally depositing my GPUs + PZ available at booking = I'm going to Oz for the first time!
Arriving Friday morning and leaving Monday morning.
Originally Posted by pfbloom
Please add me as platinum - booked last week so hopefully will make this my 3d OZ Fest.
Just returned from a week in Perth and Melbourne; looking forward to a return visit to Sydney.
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34 have signed up as Platinum Definite
14 have signed up as Gold Maybe - possible
4 have signed up as Silver Interested
6 have indicated Bronze can't make it
Expect another 6 or 7 to sign up (after cancellations). Some Platinum's will cancel (as always).
Some locals may attend some activities. Welcome to attend as few/many as you want to.

Of the 34 who are Platinum 16 are from Australia, 13 from USA, 1 from DXB, 3 from NZ & 1 from UK
27 of the 34 are repeat attendees .
Only 7 newbies at this time

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post 2 Attendees
post 3 Activities. Who is doing what
post 4 Hotels
post 5 Flights
post 6 About Sydney, NSW, Australia
post 8 Situation vacant: CEO (Chief Entertainment Officer)

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Old Jan 10, 2019, 10:53 pm
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Originally Posted by chchkiwi
https://www.secretflying.com/posts/new-york-usa-to-sydney-australia-for-only-682-roundtrip/

Many dates in May
Other good fares to SYD from USA/Canada---->Ua: Yyz/yow/yul-syd/mel c$904/u$685
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Old Jan 18, 2019, 12:20 am
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Gold please
upgrade to platinum please, just booked May 28 MEL-LAX so will pop into syd the 24th,25th
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Old Jan 18, 2019, 12:33 am
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Originally Posted by Jimmie Jet
upgrade to platinum please, just booked May 28 MEL-LAX so will pop into SYD the 24th,25th
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Was gonna ask. Also won't see you at Oz Fest this year then either. Cheers.
Aren't you coming to Oz Fest?
I should be there.
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penegal’s real status for all FT & AFF do’s:- Copper - I won't know until the last minute as work may get in the way or I may have to fly to SIN or somewhere else for one reason or another or I just can't make up my mind. He will show up some time!
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Old Jan 20, 2019, 6:36 pm
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And a miracle may happen as below (from another thread)
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Bundy Bear assures that he’s met Penegal, and that he actually exists. Riiiiiiight.
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Old Jan 22, 2019, 9:03 pm
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Please add me as a platinum for this. I arrive on May 26 and will sign up for some of the activities expect to be in Sydney for a few days after.
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Old Jan 22, 2019, 9:12 pm
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Please add me as a platinum for this. I arrive on May 26 and will sign up for some of the activities expect to be in Sydney for a few days after.
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Old Jan 30, 2019, 6:08 am
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Bundy Bear assures that he’s met Penegal, and that he actually exists. Riiiiiiight.
Oh yes, he exists but is renowned for having to be woken up (by me!) from his slumber when he's meant to be on the FT Bus as we departed for the day trip to Uluru. He blamed having a big night. Most of us did...so it just didn't cut it.

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Old Jan 30, 2019, 7:46 am
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I have fond memories of Penegal....in Perth he always sat near me as he knew I wouldn't finish my wine and he happily did. He is a charming man gang and I hope you all get the pleasure of meeting him.
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Old Jan 30, 2019, 5:33 pm
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Originally Posted by QF WP
Oh yes, he exists but is renowned for having to be woken up (by me!) from his slumber when he's meant to be on the FT Bus as we departed for the day trip to Uluru. He blamed having a big night. Most of us did...so it just didn't cut it.

Thus Copper status for him is apt.
I'm never going to live that down, am I?

You forgot to mention our lovely lunch the other day.


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I have fond memories of Penegal....in Perth he always sat near me as he knew I wouldn't finish my wine and he happily did. He is a charming man gang and I hope you all get the pleasure of meeting him.
Thank you - Perth was a good time.
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Old Jan 30, 2019, 5:33 pm
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On a slightly more serious note, is anyone organising activities for this do?
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Old Jan 31, 2019, 4:44 am
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Originally Posted by penegal
On a slightly more serious note, is anyone organising activities for this do?
I've put up my hand to look into dinners Fri, Sat & Sun
Someone upstream had a good idea for a trip to Manly plus dinner cruise, that I think may be a good Friday activity and dinner.
Saturday.. up in the air..I always enjoy Taronga Park Zoo. Ferry ride to get there & back - its so very SYD, and a great place to enjoy a good zoo.
Saturday night dinner, I have a place in mind.
Sunday.. Hmm. Bridge Climb. or watch.
Sunday night dinner. Again, have a place in mind.

Its all about the Harbour, AU animals and birds, and some excellent food
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