Visit to First Lounge Melbourne

[Pushka]

I see Mumm Rose. Sweet.

 

[blackcat20]

Even I don't drink sparking at that time.

Say what?! We kicked off with sparkling at about 7.30am yesterday before our flight. And I was treated to Champagne with my breakfast this morning. Champers is made for breakfast!

 

[nonpop]

Say what?! ... Champers is made for breakfast!

Let me stop you right there.
There is only 1 acceptable time for Champagne and that is when you are awake.
It is my understanding that everyone knew this rule ?

And some personal favourite quotes we like to mutter to each other when we open a bottle or a bottle is opened for us and we have the first sip.
Champagne Sabering - The one, and only one, way to celebrate champagne. - Toasts, Trivia, and Quotes

And re your breakfast comment:

"Why do I drink Champagne for breakfast? Doesn't everyone?"
NOEL COWARD reportedly said

 

[drron]

And then there is Mark Twain on champagne for breakfast-
“Why do I drink Champagne for breakfast? Doesn’t everyone?”

 

[blackcat20]

So.....Champagne is made for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between?

 

[Flying mermaid]

So.....Champagne is made for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between?

Been trying to think of something that doesn't suit champagne - maybe really sad funerals? Went to a few of them last year and definitely not.... My favourite place to drink Champagne is in winter with a good book and a very hot bath. Bubbly with bubbles.

 

[drron]

So.....Champagne is made for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between?

Certainly.from Lily Bollinger-

I drink champagne when I'm happy and when I'm sad. Sometimes I drink it when I'm alone. When I have company I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I'm not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise I never touch it - unless I'm thirsty.

 

[Aggi]

You may want to check the spa opening hours on a Saturday as when i was there two weeks ago the spa was open from 8am to 12.30pm and then from 8pm to 11pm and all treatments are now 20 minutes

 

[Boris spatsky]

There may be RSA limitations in the lounge but there aren't any RSF (food) limitations! 6 hours equals brekky then morning tea then lunch. Mmmm...

 

[Interlude]

Aren't the spa treatments 20 minutes long now?
They are in Sydney
If so and the lounge isn't busy you may be able to have two treatments.

I was there the other day, and the option was "facial" or "one of the massage treatments". I asked if I could do both, if at all there were slots available, and was told that only one treatment per pax. Which still, in my book, is pretty amazing....

 

[Lowjhg]

Doing a "keep my status" run next week to Auckland and as a WP I'm taking Mrs davlaw to the first lounge. This will be our first ever visit to it. So ... my question is any do's or don'ts? We have a late flight out and intend to be in the lounge for 6-7 hours.

Hehe, i will be in there next week as well, although I'm headed off to SIN Soon we will all be playing the 'Spot-The-AFFer' game!

 

[Flying mermaid]

Hehe, i will be in there next week as well, although I'm headed off to SIN Soon we will all be playing the 'Spot-The-AFFer' game!

As I suggested after the coughtail parties last year - we need AFF pins.....

 

[JohnK]

I find 45-60 minutes is more than enough in any lounge and after 90 minutes a lounge can get extremely boring.

At least you will have each other for 6-7 hours.

 

[aikman]

How full does the lounge get for QF9? Is there a chance of not getting a table?

 

[FRONT ROWER]

QF9 leaves so late these days, we wouldn't think you would have any problems getting a table.

We reviewed the MEL F lounge here: Review: Qantas First Lounge Melbourne | Miles Down Under

 

[Deleted member]

As I suggested after the coughtail parties last year - we need AFF pins.....

Or maybe a funny hat ....... Actually I made a similar suggestion myself once.

 

[blackcat20]

Or maybe a funny hat ....... Actually I made a similar suggestion myself once.

AFF bag tags work pretty well...

 

[Deleted member]

I have those too. Not sure how I would display said bag tags at a function where carry on luggage not required.

 

[Steady]

I have those too. Not sure how I would display said bag tags at a function where carry on luggage not required.

I thought the AFF tags were for checked luggage...... Should I take them off and put them on my carry on?

I can see a pin of some kind working

 

[kremin]

I thought the AFF tags were for checked luggage...... Should I take them off and put them on my carry on?

I keep 1 on checked bag and 1 on my man bag as I reckon I am more likely to lose the man bag!

K