AFF Gathering #15 in NTL on 21 – 23 October 2022

Added to Calendar: 21-10-22, 22-10-22, 23-10-22

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Newcastle has been chosen as the AFF Annual Gathering destination for 2022 (postponed from 2021), occurring over the weekend of the 21st to 23rd October. The average temperature range for October is 14.1ºC – 22.1ºC. The average rainfall is 72.5mm with 11 rainy days. It is NSW's second most populated area and Australia's seventh most populous, representing 1.95% of Australia.

The weekend is likely to take in a wine tour, owing to the proximity of the Hunter Valley. Please make it known if you are interested in attending a wine tour when indicating your interest for the weekend, as this will help organisers make a good start on venues that can cater to our group size.

The lead organiser this year is a member that has turned up to many previous events, @Bindibuys.

Members that have offered help include: @support @Bindibuys @Princess Fiona


Activities​

Friday 21st October​

The dinner venue is The Landing Bar and Kitchen, located next to the Rydges on the water front. We will have the outdoor marquee all to ourselves, with the sides down for privacy. Menus are available online, and the exact kickoff time will be advised closer to the weekend.

Saturday 22nd October​

During the day will be a wine tour for those who have indicated interest/are booked for the tour and another tour – possibly dolphins – for those not attending the wine tour.

The dinner venue is The Cricketers Arms. There is a cash bar. The special guest is a local Newcastle breakfast DJ.

Sunday 23rd October​

A tour of the city will follow on the last day, ending at Fighter World, located conveniently next to the airport.

Click HERE to Register!!​

Tentative Attendees​

This list simply indicates an interest in attending the event and additionally, the wine tour. Members are in order of response to the thread and are not ranked from silver to platinum (least likely to most likely to attend).

UsernameArrival DetailsAccommodationWine TourFighter WorldDeparture Details
BindibuysLimousineHoliday Inn ExpressYesYesLimousine
Bindibuys +1LimousineHoliday Inn ExpressYesYesLimousine
Hvr21/10 QF1596Holiday Inn ExpressNoYes23/10 QF1599
drron21/10 LimousineHoliday Inn ExpressYesNo23/10 Limousine
mrs.dr.ron21/10 LimousineHoliday Inn ExpressNoNo23/10 Limousine
Doug_Westcott21/10 VA1591Holiday Inn ExpressYesYes24/10 VA1592
serfty20/10 QF1598Holiday Inn ExpressNoYes23/10 QF1599
zigFriday onlyLocalNoNo
kpcLimousineHoliday Inn ExpressNoNoLimousine
kpc +1LimousineHoliday Inn ExpressNoNoLimousine
Mattg21/10 VA1593Holiday Inn ExpressYesYes23/10 FC208
samh00421/10 QF2421NovotelYesYes23/10 QF1946
FishFood21/10 QF1948Holiday Inn ExpressYesYes23/10 QF1599
Fifa
21/10 Limousine
Holiday Inn Express
NoYesLimousine
Fifa +1
21/10 Limousine
Holiday Inn ExpressNoYesLimousine
straitman21/10 VA1593Holiday Inn ExpressNoYes24/10 VA1594
Sue Oz21/10 VA1593Holiday Inn ExpressNoYes24/10 VA1594
straitman +1Sat Dinner OnlyN/ANoNoTBA Limousine
kangarooflyer8821/10 TrainIbis BudgetYesYes23/10 QF
Eija21/10 QF1596TBANoYes23/10 QF1599
QFWP22/10 VA1102Holiday Inn ExpressNoYes23/10 VA1109
Bundy Bear21/10 VA932 then TrainHoliday Inn ExpressYesYes23/10 JQ455
Matt_0121/10 QF1948TBAYesInterested23/10 QF1949
Jacques Vert21/10 TrainHoliday Inn ExpressYesNo23/10 Train
Gem5621/10 TrainHoliday Inn ExpressYesNo23/10 Train
Sprucegoose21/10 VA1593Holiday Inn ExpressYesYes24/10 VA1594
ExceladdictFriday only
AeolusFriday TBAHoliday Inn ExpressNoNoSunday TBA
sharpinjrLimousineLocalNoYesLimousine
sharpinjr + 1LimousineLocalNoYesLimousine
admin21 Oct VA1593Holiday Inn ExpressYesNo23 Oct VA1594
Princess Fiona
Limousine
LocalNoNo
Limousine
CMA222YesNo
CMA222 +1YesNo
CaptJCoolYesYes
CBR_FlyerFridayNoYes
 
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Unfortunately we are only a definite maybe for this however we will attempt to be there and will confirm asap.
Assuming we get there we'll attend all except the wine tour. (Happy to look at the alternate)

I guess I better find a few (possibly ex) fighter pilots to be tour guides at Fighter World.
 
Looks like half the QF1599 flight will be coming back from this gathering :)

Sadly no Qantas club at NTL, would another QF 1599 passenger be willing to guest me into a MEL lounge?
 
straitman said:
Unfortunately we are only a definite maybe for this however we will attempt to be there and will confirm asap.
Assuming we get there we'll attend all except the wine tour. (Happy to look at the alternate)

I guess I better find a few (possibly ex) fighter pilots to be tour guides at Fighter World.
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Confirming that we will be attending.

Tripping to Newcastle won out over a trip to Turkey.
 
Had a quick look at hotels...the CP (where we have stayed previously) is now the Rydges and they want $300+ pn. Looked at HIX which is $230+ pn. Booked 2 nights at HIX for 15K IHG pts pn...but might keep looking...maybe an AirBnb. 😉 Hotels are certainly not cheap in Newcastle on the WEs
 
UsernameArrival DetailsAccommodationWine TourFighter WorldDeparture Details
KangarooFlyer88TBD (Likely Train from SYD)TBD (Likely Ibis)YesYesTBD (Likely Train from SYD)

-RooFlyer88
 
kangarooflyer88 said:
UsernameArrival DetailsAccommodationWine TourFighter WorldDeparture Details
KangarooFlyer88TBD (Likely Train from SYD)TBD (Likely Ibis)YesYesTBD (Likely Train from SYD)

-RooFlyer88
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Update:
UsernameArrival DetailsAccommodationWine TourFighter WorldDeparture Details
KangarooFlyer88Fri Afternoon Train ex-HornsbyIbis Budget NewcastleYesYesSunday evening train
 
zig said:
Might be referring to Ibis Newcastle which is in Hunter Street, rather than the Ibis Budget located in Wallsend, a considerable distance from the city.
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Definitely referring to Ibis Budget which is technically located in Wellsend. I get it that it's not the best location, but this Kangaroo needs to be cheap especially with all of the money they have spent out of pocket on trips recently. I plan on taking my bike with me so shouldn't be a huge deal getting to/from the hotel.

-RooFlyer88
 
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drron said:
What could be better than a wedding in the vineyards all be it with a bus load of slightly inebriated AFFers looking on.:)
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I don't know having said AFFers join you to an Accor affiliated restaurant and using their Plus membership cards to score a massive discount on the catering! 😅

-RooFlyer88
 
drron said:
What could be better than a wedding in the vineyards all be it with a bus load of slightly inebriated AFFers looking on.:)
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Off topic, but that is why my daughter picked Dalwood Estate for her wedding next year. Did not want "strangers" gawking at her wedding.

"At Dalwood Estate you can host your wedding ceremony and reception on the picturesque property which will be exclusively yours for your special day. With stunning vineyard framed grounds, say “I DO” in front of your family and friends."
 
Colour me Silver, with a tinge of Gold! Just got toorganise it - thankfully the weekend before my sons birthday. Not sure about Mrs QF WP
 

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