Oz Fest 17 Brisbane, Australia. USA Memorial Day Wknd May 22-24, 2020 [Postponed]
May 21, 2020, 9:53 pm
#136
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May 22, 2020, 3:44 am
#137
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Sad to be missing seeing friends this weekend.
Strangely I am drinking a New Zealand white wine.
RestlessinRNO you better plan to turn up next year.
Australian borders are closed to non Australians and in Queensland our borders as closed to all bar Queensland residents and those with a border pass.
I hope we can catch up in person in 2021, and in the mean time I will have to keep in contact with you all via online.
May 22, 2020, 6:14 am
#138
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view from Canada
I agree! As a confirmed participant, I can't wait to get back to Brisbane. I urge the organizers to post details ASAP?
For now, I am left dealing with more cancellations and vouchers than I can remember. CA FTs even have a virtual DO. Meets weekly!
For now, I am left dealing with more cancellations and vouchers than I can remember. CA FTs even have a virtual DO. Meets weekly!
May 22, 2020, 10:02 am
#139
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May 23, 2020, 4:40 am
#140
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Day 2 in Brisbane and the weather was awful, very little rain but very cold; didn't make 60F it was a cold and cloudy day in Brisbane has been the coldest May day in Brisbane for almost 100 years.
The cold day was probably caused because no planes were flying to cause global warming.
Usual days in Brisbane are sunrise at 6:30am and sunset just after 5pm with temperatures between 50F and 70F.
Tonight I am drinking a South Australian red, from Rockfords in South Australia.
It feels weird to be in this alternative universe.
The cold day was probably caused because no planes were flying to cause global warming.
Usual days in Brisbane are sunrise at 6:30am and sunset just after 5pm with temperatures between 50F and 70F.
Tonight I am drinking a South Australian red, from Rockfords in South Australia.
It feels weird to be in this alternative universe.
May 23, 2020, 5:47 am
#141
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I missed Ozfest 16 in SYD last year and this year's Ozfest 17 in BNE has caught a nasty virus. Hope to catchup with everyone in Bne next May. As I will be doing absolutely no flying this year, I have taken the opportunity to renovate my house which has been long overdue. Stay safe everyone!
May 23, 2020, 10:44 am
#142
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Location: RNO, NV, USA.
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Day 2 in Brisbane and the weather was awful, very little rain but very cold; didn't make 60F it was a cold and cloudy day in Brisbane has been the coldest May day in Brisbane for almost 100 years.
The cold day was probably caused because no planes were flying to cause global warming.
Usual days in Brisbane are sunrise at 6:30am and sunset just after 5pm with temperatures between 50F and 70F.
Tonight I am drinking a South Australian red, from Rockfords in South Australia.
It feels weird to be in this alternative universe.
The cold day was probably caused because no planes were flying to cause global warming.
Usual days in Brisbane are sunrise at 6:30am and sunset just after 5pm with temperatures between 50F and 70F.
Tonight I am drinking a South Australian red, from Rockfords in South Australia.
It feels weird to be in this alternative universe.
May 23, 2020, 5:42 pm
#143
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There always Facebook reminders of OzFest as a couple of friends who are regular participants have often celebrated their May Birthdays during Ozfest ...
Aug 6, 2020, 12:28 am
#144
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Just ticketed my Qantas flights for OzFest in 2021. Qantas released a boatload of business award seats today from/to the U.S. in May/early June for those with AA or Alaska miles. For those that are Alaska flyers, the 55K one way business class award does allow a free stopover in Australia in both directions, so be sure to take advantage of that.
Aug 6, 2020, 3:55 pm
#145
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2021 OZ Fest ?
Before re-booking, I would like to see/hear more from the organizers about the prospects thiat OZ Fest be a go for 2021?
I know Qantas has suspended their int'l flights until March, 2021. I have also followed the hard lockdown in Melbourne. Is this localized, or likely to spread?
I know Qantas has suspended their int'l flights until March, 2021. I have also followed the hard lockdown in Melbourne. Is this localized, or likely to spread?
Aug 6, 2020, 4:29 pm
#146
Oz Fest organizers
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Australia
Posts: 259
Oz Fest 17 BNE 2020 is postponed
<snip>
.Oz Fest 17 BNE 2021
Oz Fest 17 2021 will be held in Brisbane from Friday 28th May to Sunday 30th May 2021 (US Memorial day weekend).
The new thread for Oz Fest 17 BNE 2021 will be posted towards the end ofJuly September 2020. In part due the QF announcement of 25 June 2020 that it is not expecting international flights until mid 2021, other than possibly AU-NZ.
Keep safe and hopefully next year will be better for travel.
<snip>
.Oz Fest 17 BNE 2021
Oz Fest 17 2021 will be held in Brisbane from Friday 28th May to Sunday 30th May 2021 (US Memorial day weekend).
The new thread for Oz Fest 17 BNE 2021 will be posted towards the end of
Keep safe and hopefully next year will be better for travel.
Before re-booking, I would like to see/hear more from the organizers about the prospects that OZ Fest be a go for 2021?
I know Qantas has suspended their int'l flights until March, 2021. I have also followed the hard lockdown in Melbourne. Is this localized, or likely to spread?
I know Qantas has suspended their int'l flights until March, 2021. I have also followed the hard lockdown in Melbourne. Is this localized, or likely to spread?
No-one has any idea what Covid-19 will be and what travel to/from and in Australia will be in May 2021 (~9 months away).
Australia (& NZ) will have very tight border controls while Covid-19 is a risk.
Any one making bookings would be best to have 100% refundable or extremely minimal cash penalty for cancellation.
Aug 7, 2020, 6:20 am
#147
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The fates must want me to give it a try, I snagged a 60K AA Biz Web Special PHL-LAX-SYD, 787 the whole way. So we will wait and see with the rest of the world.
Aug 7, 2020, 8:05 pm
#148
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Our crystal ball is tarnished and not working at this time.
No-one has any idea what Covid-19 will be and what travel to/from and in Australia will be in May 2021 (~9 months away).
Australia (& NZ) will have very tight border controls while Covid-19 is a risk.
Any one making bookings would be best to have 100% refundable or extremely minimal cash penalty for cancellation.
No-one has any idea what Covid-19 will be and what travel to/from and in Australia will be in May 2021 (~9 months away).
Australia (& NZ) will have very tight border controls while Covid-19 is a risk.
Any one making bookings would be best to have 100% refundable or extremely minimal cash penalty for cancellation.
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Sep 5, 2020, 6:37 pm
#149
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Sep 5, 2020, 7:52 pm
#150
Oz Fest organizers
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Australia
Posts: 259
Oz Fest 17 BNE 2020 is postponed
<snip>
Oz Fest 17 BNE 2021
Oz Fest 17 2021 will be held in Brisbane from Friday 28th May to Sunday 30th May 2021 (US Memorial day weekend).
The new thread for Oz Fest 17 BNE 2021 will be posted towards the end ofJuly September 2020
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Oz Fest 17 BNE 2021
Oz Fest 17 2021 will be held in Brisbane from Friday 28th May to Sunday 30th May 2021 (US Memorial day weekend).
The new thread for Oz Fest 17 BNE 2021 will be posted towards the end of
<snip>l.
No-one has any idea what Covid-19 will be and what travel to/from and in Australia will be in May 2021.
Australia (& NZ) will have very tight border controls while Covid-19 is a risk.
Any one making bookings would be best to have 100% refundable or extremely minimal cash penalty for cancellation.