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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This is one way to get the conversation going :)

ENTREE
B - smoked chicken breast with a mango, kaffir lime and chill salsa and avocado mousse

MAIN
A - 250gm kilcoy blue diamond MBS 6+ wagyu rump with roasted field mushrooms, wilted spinach, roasted kepfler potatoes and house made tomato relish.

DESSERT
B - the cricketers mess chocolate creme patisserie, soft meringue, raspberry coulis, whipped cream and toasted almonds.
 
kpc
Entree: A
Main:A
Dessert:A

kpc+1
Entree" A
Main: B
Dessert: B

Thanks
 
Flights booked!! @Bindibuys, I’ll sort out the payments next week but can you please add me to the list?

As for dinner choices, I’ll have A for all 3 courses, easy 😄
UsernameArrival DetailsAccommodationWine TourFighter WorldDeparture Details
AeolusFri
Details TBA
HIXNoNoSun
 
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Just checked the spreadsheet at post #1 and see that I am listed for the Fighter World tour. I didn't plan on attending this and haven't paid for it, so could I be removed please. Thank you.
 
The spreadsheet on p1 has us attending the wine tour....we have decided not to attend so can we be removed from the wine tour list. Thanks
 
Just checked the spreadsheet at post #1 and see that I am listed for the Fighter World tour. I didn't plan on attending this and haven't paid for it, so could I be removed please. Thank you.
Hi on my spead sheet you are NOT attending Fighter World, will ask support/straitman to amend page 1
 
Hi Bindibuys and Straitman

sharpinjr= scallops, steak, semifreddo

sharpinjr + 1 = scallops, steak, semifreddo

Be really good if you can add us to the spreadsheet so we don't feel unloved...
 
Entree:
CMA222 A - scallops
CMA222+1 A - scallops
Main:
CMA222 A - wagyu rump
CMA222+1 B - barramundi
Dessert:
CMA222 and CMA 222+1 - Neither option passes the dairy/egg allergy threshold.
 
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Hi Bindibuys and Straitman

sharpinjr= scallops, steak, semifreddo

sharpinjr + 1 = scallops, steak, semifreddo

Be really good if you can add us to the spreadsheet so we don't feel unloved...
Never unloved.

Apologies as I completely missed your post re attendance.

Can you please look and confirm I have it right.
 
Never unloved.

Apologies as I completely missed your post re attendance.

Can you please look and confirm I have it right.
Yay! Thanks for the quick action Straitman :)

Almost correct. We will rock up Friday night for a drink and for the Saturday night dinner then Sunday's Fighter world tour but we will not be going on the wineries tour.

No apologies required-I did not post on the blog we were coming; just registered and paid.

Looking forward to meeting other very frequent flyers ✈️✈️✈️

John S
 
for myself
Please & Thank you

ENTREE
A - pan seared scallops with cauliflower puree, crisp prosciutto and salsa verde dressing

MAIN
A - 250gm kilcoy blue diamond MBS 6+ wagyu rump with roasted field mushrooms, wilted spinach, roasted kepfler potatoes and house made tomato relish.

DESSERT
B - the cricketers mess chocolate creme patisserie, soft meringue, raspberry coulis, whipped cream and toasted almonds
 
Morning all, apologies I have been away for the weekend at yearly school reunion and woke up this morning with a migraine, I will cross reference the thread and my lists later today when I have a clear head, and chase anyone that has not put their dinner order in.

Later in the week I will be posting the lunch selections prior to attending Fighter World, they are only a small cafe and will need to be prepared for our group. You will pay them directly on the day, but your pre-order will help them and us time wise on the day.
 

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