AFF Gathering #3, Sydney, October 23-25, 2009

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I should throw my thanks into the mix.

Big thank you to the organisers for this Do. It's a shame that the Saturday night dinner venue was not conversation- or speech-friendly, and as a result we never got to fully acknowledge as a group the contributions of the organisers, or the industry guests who gave up their time to join us.

So here's to you, oz_mark and munitalP, plus many others who have both contributed ideas and generally helped shape the event. And thank you to everyone who came and made it a great weekend; I was very glad to have met new AFF members (or AFF Dos) - I hope you all had a great time too.

A trip report will be coming this way soon - when I get time to write it!



Now I've been told that I have been somewhat unanimously selected as part of the organisation team for AFF Gather #4 in BNE. :shock: Are you insane??!! :shock::shock: But seriously, I can do the organisational (read: spreadsheeting) part of the Do.... selecting good venues on the other hand..... *shudder*


AFF INTL Gather sounds really interesting....but HKG? Come on! Do you think I'm made of money?
 
QF009 said:
Touche, touche...:mrgreen: Surprisingly I've never really enjoyed the Melbourne equivalents apart from a few misspent Sunday nites at Love Machine.
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That's because the Melbourne equivalents are awful? Would much rather drink at one of the great little bars around the CBD ... Mme. Brussels, Robot Sushi, 1806 of course - or drinking at home, before I went to any of the bars along Commercial road.
 
notzac said:
That's because the Melbourne equivalents are awful? Would much rather drink at one of the great little bars around the CBD ... Mme. Brussels, Robot Sushi, 1806 of course - or drinking at home, before I went to any of the bars along Commercial road.
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Stop it now. I'm getting thirsty. And I only have 2L of Tanq 10 at home :p
 
OK, I missed the whole thing :( Looks like all of you were having a great time :)

I actually work at EY building Mon-Fri, next to Din Tai Fung. Could not believe I missed the whole DO :(

Are there any fotos of the DO for sharing?
 
anat0l said:
AFF INTL Gather sounds really interesting....but HKG? Come on! Do you think I'm made of money?
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Why not - Honkers = one of the best cities in the world for all to do with eating and drinking (and shopping)! Wouldn't mind Bali either - been wanting to go back to Seminyak for ages. The other half reckons Seoul would be the way to go as everything is so cheap there but might be a touch inconvenient to get to for most people. Perth or Tasmania would be the most cost effective for the Intl edition then hey? ;)

PS - any ideas for better names than 'Gathering'?

PPS - we really need to get the +1s to rego their handles on here as most of them have been to most every AFF event not to mention the monthly drinks. :p
 
QF009 said:
Why not - Honkers = one of the best cities in the world for all to do with eating and drinking (and shopping)! Wouldn't mind Bali either - been wanting to go back to Seminyak for ages. But Perth or Tasmania would be cheaper for the Intl edition then hey? ;)
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Well Tasmania makes sense. At least it is overseas ;)
 
QF009 said:
Why not - Honkers = one of the best cities in the world for all to do with eating and drinking (and shopping)! Wouldn't mind Bali either - been wanting to go back to Seminyak for ages. But Perth or Tasmania would be cheaper for the Intl edition then hey? ;)
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Red Bull Air Race has been moved to April, 2010. Normally it's held in November.
 
notzac said:
That's because the Melbourne equivalents are awful? Would much rather drink at one of the great little bars around the CBD ... Mme. Brussels, Robot Sushi, 1806 of course - or drinking at home, before I went to any of the bars along Commercial road.
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I hear ya... Candy bar on Sunday nites was nice before it died though (incidentally it was my supposedly straight hairdresser who recommended the place :D). Then everyone went to the place opposite or Love Machine - must admit I did like Love Machine until... oh never mind. :oops:

I honestly wouldn't mind moving to Sydney as it's a pretty fun place - we talked about it after the weekend. But I'd miss Melbourne's fab coffee, and small funky bars with atmosphere and life!
 
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International Edition... This sounds interesting.

Sadly I don't think PER or HBA really count as International, but they are certinaly cheaper to get to than HKG.
 
QF009 said:
I hear ya... Candy bar on Sunday nites was nice before it died though (incidentally it was my supposedly straight hairdresser who recommended the place :D). Then everyone went to the place opposite or Love Machine - must admit I did like Love Machine until... oh never mind. :oops:

I honestly wouldn't mind moving to Sydney as it's a pretty fun place - we talked about it after the weekend. But I'd miss Melbourne's fab coffee, and small funky bars with atmosphere and life!
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I lived in Sydney for 4 years. I spent 3 years 364 days trying to move back to Melbourne ;)
 
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Funnily enough that was mentioned in the Business Lounge yesterday afternoon :rolleyes:
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It never hurts to put a spin on something that is, in effect, an excuse to booze up with like-minded people. It also helps to placate the 'other halves' who may not share our like-mindedness ;)
 
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Snapper grilled in lemon butter was also tasty. Didn't look as good as that lovely plate of prawns beside me though. :rolleyes::(:D
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i resemble that remark!

AT least you didn't accidentally swallow any of then

i promise to bring the epipen next time and i can call 000 with the best of them!


Coolumbla

(the only person to arrive and leave on time in a plane on Sunday)
 
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drewbles said:
It never hurts to put a spin on something that is, in effect, an excuse to booze up with like-minded people. It also helps to placate the 'other halves' who may not share our like-mindedness ;)
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The other half was actually more enthusiastic about coming to AFF events after realising that they're effectively piss ups. :p
 
QF009 said:
The other half was actually more enthusiastic about coming to AFF events after realising that they're effectively piss ups. :p
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Well, there is that side too. That said, I couldn't be with someone who a) didn't share my joy of travel, and b) didn't enjoy masqueraded 'pissups' :)
 
how about "strategic planning and review committee " meeting

everyone knows they're just a pissup anyway
 
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