AFF Gathering #12 in ADL on 19 - 21 October 2018

[GoldCanyon340]

Hi all, I haven't contributed here due to pre-arranged commitments Friday and Saturday that I thought would take up the whole weekend. I have a meeting finishing in the CBD approx 2pm on Friday and may be able to pop my head into Burra (if anyone is there very early) or the Hilton Exec Lounge for a coffee. Please PM if so.

 

[JessicaTam]

Hi all, I haven't contributed here due to pre-arranged commitments Friday and Saturday that I thought would take up the whole weekend. I have a meeting finishing in the CBD approx 2pm on Friday and may be able to pop my head into Burra (if anyone is there very early) or the Hilton Exec Lounge for a coffee. Please PM if so.

By all means join us at Burra, but I doubt anyone will be there before 6.30.

 

[VPS]

I'm hoping to check into the Hilton around 2.30pm and then have a couple of chores and I'll be around

 

[JessicaTam]

@scharon and I should be checking in around 3. I will post when we are 'in residence'.

 

[JessicaTam]

Gah. I have just been informed that as Haigh's are doing renovations they won't be able to do the factory tour.

We will still be stopping there but the shop is about all there is.

I was really looking forward to this part of the tour. I am sorry that we won't get to do it.

 

[Doug_Westcott]

 

[Bindibuys]

Estimating our arrival at the Hilton at around 3pm also. Hubby may head to the lounge, while I go get my nails done.

 

[Hvr]

@scharon and I should be checking in around 3. I will post when we are 'in residence'.

I'm arriving at ADL at 1430 so won't be too far behind you.

Gah. I have just been informed that as Haigh's are doing renovations they won't be able to do the factory tour.

Sad face.

 

[Bindibuys]

There are a few of us arriving 2-3pm at ADL according to the wiki.
Leaving home around 8am tomorrow morning.

 

[VPS]

Gah. I have just been informed that as Haigh's are doing renovations they won't be able to do the factory tour.

We will still be stopping there but the shop is about all there is.

I was really looking forward to this part of the tour. I am sorry that we won't get to do it.

See you do need a dislike button here

 

[Hvr]

There are a few of us arriving 2-3pm at ADL according to the wiki.

So best way from ADL AP to Hilton is?

 

[Pushka]

Gah. I have just been informed that as Haigh's are doing renovations they won't be able to do the factory tour.

We will still be stopping there but the shop is about all there is.

I was really looking forward to this part of the tour. I am sorry that we won't get to do it.

Oh wow. Such late notice too! Oh well, the shop is still wonderful. Maybe I might just pop in tomorrow. Their bullets, choc almonds, frogs.......

I’ve just realised how many fantastic AFF’ers I’m about to meet for the very first time. And of course, the golden oldies.

 

[Pushka]

So best way from ADL AP to Hilton is?

Bus. Airport express. I saw it so many times today. Double decker like a London bus. I have no idea where in the city it stops. I’ve had too many sparking wines tonight to check.

 

[blackcat20]

Bummer

 

[Pushka]

Bummer

It’s ok. The chocolate will still be there. Lots of it. I agree the lack of notice sucks. But there’s always chocolate. I’d make a collective point of disappointment and maybe there might be freebies. Well, there is always freebies anyway. Maybe I’ll pop in tomorrow and check what’s up!

 

[Hvr]

Bus. Airport express. I saw it so many times today. Double decker like a London bus. I have no idea where in the city it stops. I’ve had too many sparking wines tonight to check.

Adelaide Metro - Route J1X

Adelaide Metro Journey Planner

Get off at stop D3

 

[samh004]

may be able to pop my head into Burra (if anyone is there very early)

I'll probably be the earliest there, as the primary organiser for that venue.

I land at 15:50 and just need to get to the IC before heading out for the evening.

Haigh's are doing renovations

Bugger!

 

[JessicaTam]

It’s ok. The chocolate will still be there. Lots of it. I agree the lack of notice sucks. But there’s always chocolate. I’d make a collective point of disappointment and maybe there might be freebies. Well, there is always freebies anyway. Maybe I’ll pop in tomorrow and check what’s up!

I have asked that 'disappointment compensation' be provided!

 

[Buzzard]

Bus. Airport express. I saw it so many times today. Double decker like a London bus. I have no idea where in the city it stops. I’ve had too many sparking wines tonight to check.

But don't just wait for the double decker as it alternates with the J1. If jumping on the single deck bus just make sure it's going to the city and not Glenelg.
About $5 for the bus if you don't have a Metro Card, about $20 by cab.

 

[serfty]

Adelaide Metro - Route J1X

Adelaide Metro Journey Planner

Get off at stop D3

There are a few buses that will do the trick: https://adelaidemetro.com.au/conten...J1-J1X-J2-N1-163_ttable_routemap_14-10-18.pdf

During busy road periods, they all take about the same time.

A metro ticket (from bus driver?) will cost $5.50 one way.; $3.70 for the same trip on a Metrocard

There's supposedly a metrocard vending machine at Airport bus stop 10. Metyrocards cost from $5 in $5 increments - no charge for the card, the $$ can all be applied to fares. So if doing just the one trip then a $5 card to save 50cents (leaving $1.30 credit) or return then $10 on card to save $1 (leaving $3.40 credit).