Nov 14th: Rail Carriage Sydney to Thirlmere for a pub lunch

[nlagalle]

Just wondering, for the people travelling up, where is everyone planning on staying? I was looking at options tonight on where to go.

 

[Hvr]

I am planning on flying up in the morning and back that evening. Can't see why you wouldn't do the same from MEL?

 

[oz_mark]

Just wondering, for the people travelling up, where is everyone planning on staying? I was looking at options tonight on where to go.

Been thinking about it, but am undecided - will most likely come down to availabilty/pricing when I book, but hoping to be somewhere near the station.

 

[nlagalle]

I am planning on flying up in the morning and back that evening. Can't see why you wouldn't do the same from MEL?

We are looking at JQ35 on the Saturday (F lounge). may as well make a weekend for my daughter too. plus you'd want to be on a 7.30am flight to make sure you are there on time.

 

[nlagalle]

Been thinking about it, but am undecided - will most likely come down to availabilty/pricing when I book, but hoping to be somewhere near the station.

When I travel to Sydney for work we stay at the Citigate Sebel in Surry Hills which is only a couple of minutes from Central. I was thinking of maybe staying there.

 

[Hvr]

First flight from CBR is QF560 0645-0740 so lots of time there.

 

[nlagalle]

First flight from CBR is QF560 0645-0740 so lots of time there.

I'd need to be gone from home around 6am to get to MEL, too long a day for my 7yo!

 

[oz_mark]

When I travel to Sydney for work we stay at the Citigate Sebel in Surry Hills which is only a couple of minutes from Central. I was thinking of maybe staying there.

Will likely be somewhere in the are (maybe the citigate, maybe the holiday inn). Maybe we need to also put some thought into whether a Saturday night dinner etc is worth organising. The area has quite a few options.

 

[nlagalle]

Will likely be somewhere in the are (maybe the citigate, maybe the holiday inn). Maybe we need to also put some thought into whether a Saturday night dinner etc is worth organising. The area has quite a few options.

I just realised too that the Amex free night covers the Citigate too.. might use that! And yes something on the Saturday night would be good too.

 

[Leumas]

Will be coming:

munitalP - Melbourne - OWE
mhen +1
Hvr
YQY + Miss Mini YQY
steptoe - Sydney
HodgoBerro - Sydney

Most probably be coming:

tuapekastar - Melbourne - OWE
OZ Mark - Melbourne - OWE
nlagalle + mini nlagalle - Melbourne - OWS
maggies1 +1 Sydney - QFFPS
ejb - Sydney WP
Homer + 1.5 - Sydney
Medhead + 1 - Adelaide
Leumas - Sydney
Noelene (of FT fame) - Melbourne
JetLagged + 1 - Sydney OWE
SFSC + 1 - Lake Macquarie
Downunder Girl + Mini DG (of FT fame) - Sydney

Would like to come, can't confirm just yet:

simongr +1.5 - will confirm closer to the date but sounds like fun
cmon0005 +1 - may be overseas then, but won't know til sept/oct.
vec +1 (maybe) - SYD OWE - my office has issues organising my next week, let alone a few months out.

Thanks for the offer, but can't do:

straitman
serfty
drron
anat0l
samh004
Bundy Bear
JohnK

 

[Flashback]

Oh man!

Sounds so good but I'll be overseas at the time.

Have fun, though.

What a cool idea! Unfortunately, I'm in the same boat as anat0l (at this stage).

 

[serfty]

Totals: Confirmed 8, Probable 19½, Considering 6½

Out of interest, how many can you seat in the carriage?

Ah, the lounge sits about 10, I'll make the bedrooms up for day use so that's another 10 to 15 plus I can throw in an extra couple of bar stools at the bar!

Unlike at take off, you do not need to stow your table or even keep your seat.

Matt

The Carriage is getting crowded ...

 

[serfty]

Will be coming: 8

munitalP - Melbourne - OWE
mhen +1
Hvr
YQY + Miss Mini YQY
steptoe - Sydney
HodgoBerro - Sydney

Most probably be coming: 19½

tuapekastar - Melbourne - OWE
OZ Mark - Melbourne - OWE
nlagalle + mini nlagalle - Melbourne - OWS
maggies1 +1 Sydney - QFFPS
ejb - Sydney WP
Homer + 1.5 - Sydney
Medhead + 1 - Adelaide
Leumas - Sydney
Noelene (of FT fame) - Melbourne
JetLagged + 1 - Sydney OWE
SFSC + 1 - Lake Macquarie
Downunder Girl + Mini DG (of FT fame) - Sydney

Would like to come, can't confirm just yet: 6½

simongr +1.5 - will confirm closer to the date but sounds like fun
cmon0005 +1 - may be overseas then, but won't know til sept/oct.
vec +1 (maybe) - SYD OWE - my office has issues organising my next week, let alone a few months out.

Thanks for the offer, but can't do:

straitman
serfty
drron
anat0l
samh004
Bundy Bear
JohnK

 

[BAM1748]

Re: Totals: Confirmed 8, Probable 19½, Considering 6½

The Carriage is getting crowded ...

Cosy is the word I like to use.

I guess a bit closer we'll see how many people move from the "probable" to "will be coming" list.

This link has thread on a trip last Sunday to the same place.
Privateers Carriage Preservation Movement

Matt

 

[nlagalle]

Will be coming: 10

munitalP - Melbourne - OWE
mhen +1
Hvr
YQY + Miss Mini YQY
steptoe - Sydney
HodgoBerro - Sydney
nlagalle + miss mini nlagalle - Melbourne - OWS

Most probably be coming: 17½

tuapekastar - Melbourne - OWE
OZ Mark - Melbourne - OWE
maggies1 +1 Sydney - QFFPS
ejb - Sydney WP
Homer + 1.5 - Sydney
Medhead + 1 - Adelaide
Leumas - Sydney
Noelene (of FT fame) - Melbourne
JetLagged + 1 - Sydney OWE
SFSC + 1 - Lake Macquarie
Downunder Girl + Mini DG (of FT fame) - Sydney

Would like to come, can't confirm just yet: 6½

simongr +1.5 - will confirm closer to the date but sounds like fun
cmon0005 +1 - may be overseas then, but won't know til sept/oct.
vec +1 (maybe) - SYD OWE - my office has issues organising my next week, let alone a few months out.

Thanks for the offer, but can't do:

straitman
serfty
drron
anat0l
samh004
Bundy Bear
JohnK

Updated mine to a definite.. Now to book some flights up!

 

[JetLagged]

Will be coming: 12
munitalP - Melbourne - OWE
mhen +1
Hvr
YQY + Miss Mini YQY
steptoe - Sydney
HodgoBerro - Sydney
nlagalle + miss mini nlagalle - Melbourne - OWS
JetLagged + 1 - Sydney OWE


Most probably be coming: 15½

tuapekastar - Melbourne - OWE
OZ Mark - Melbourne - OWE
maggies1 +1 Sydney - QFFPS
ejb - Sydney WP
Homer + 1.5 - Sydney
Medhead + 1 - Adelaide
Leumas - Sydney
Noelene (of FT fame) - Melbourne
SFSC + 1 - Lake Macquarie
Downunder Girl + Mini DG (of FT fame) - Sydney

Would like to come, can't confirm just yet: 6½

simongr +1.5 - will confirm closer to the date but sounds like fun
cmon0005 +1 - may be overseas then, but won't know til sept/oct.
vec +1 (maybe) - SYD OWE - my office has issues organising my next week, let alone a few months out.

Thanks for the offer, but can't do:

straitman
serfty
drron
anat0l
samh004
Bundy Bear
JohnK

 

[oz_mark]

Will be coming: 14
munitalP - Melbourne - OWE
mhen +1
Hvr
YQY + Miss Mini YQY
steptoe - Sydney
HodgoBerro - Sydney
nlagalle + miss mini nlagalle - Melbourne - OWS
JetLagged + 1 - Sydney OWE
oz_mark+1 Melbourne


Most probably be coming: 14½

tuapekastar - Melbourne - OWE
maggies1 +1 Sydney - QFFPS
ejb - Sydney WP
Homer + 1.5 - Sydney
Medhead + 1 - Adelaide
Leumas - Sydney
Noelene (of FT fame) - Melbourne
SFSC + 1 - Lake Macquarie
Downunder Girl + Mini DG (of FT fame) - Sydney

Would like to come, can't confirm just yet: 6½

simongr +1.5 - will confirm closer to the date but sounds like fun
cmon0005 +1 - may be overseas then, but won't know til sept/oct.
vec +1 (maybe) - SYD OWE - my office has issues organising my next week, let alone a few months out.

Thanks for the offer, but can't do:

straitman
serfty
drron
anat0l
samh004
Bundy Bear
JohnK

 

[medhead]

Father in law can't make it. Filling up fast, I better do something.

Will be coming: 14
munitalP - Melbourne - OWE
mhen +1
Hvr
YQY + Miss Mini YQY
steptoe - Sydney
HodgoBerro - Sydney
nlagalle + miss mini nlagalle - Melbourne - OWS
JetLagged + 1 - Sydney OWE
oz_mark+1 Melbourne


Most probably be coming: 13½

tuapekastar - Melbourne - OWE
maggies1 +1 Sydney - QFFPS
ejb - Sydney WP
Homer + 1.5 - Sydney
Medhead - Adelaide
Leumas - Sydney
Noelene (of FT fame) - Melbourne
SFSC + 1 - Lake Macquarie
Downunder Girl + Mini DG (of FT fame) - Sydney

Would like to come, can't confirm just yet: 6½

simongr +1.5 - will confirm closer to the date but sounds like fun
cmon0005 +1 - may be overseas then, but won't know til sept/oct.
vec +1 (maybe) - SYD OWE - my office has issues organising my next week, let alone a few months out.

Thanks for the offer, but can't do:

straitman
serfty
drron
anat0l
samh004
Bundy Bear
JohnK

 

[SFSC]

Will be coming: 16
munitalP - Melbourne - OWE
mhen +1
Hvr
YQY + Miss Mini YQY
steptoe - Sydney
HodgoBerro - Sydney
nlagalle + miss mini nlagalle - Melbourne - OWS
JetLagged + 1 - Sydney OWE
oz_mark+1 Melbourne
SFSC + 1 - Lake Macquarie

Most probably be coming: 11½

tuapekastar - Melbourne - OWE
maggies1 +1 Sydney - QFFPS
ejb - Sydney WP
Homer + 1.5 - Sydney
Medhead - Adelaide
Leumas - Sydney
Noelene (of FT fame) - Melbourne
Downunder Girl + Mini DG (of FT fame) - Sydney

Would like to come, can't confirm just yet: 6½

simongr +1.5 - will confirm closer to the date but sounds like fun
cmon0005 +1 - may be overseas then, but won't know til sept/oct.
vec +1 (maybe) - SYD OWE - my office has issues organising my next week, let alone a few months out.

Thanks for the offer, but can't do:

straitman
serfty
drron
anat0l
samh004
Bundy Bear
JohnK

 

[coolumbla]

Will be coming: 16
munitalP - Melbourne - OWE
mhen +1
Hvr
YQY + Miss Mini YQY
steptoe - Sydney
HodgoBerro - Sydney
nlagalle + miss mini nlagalle - Melbourne - OWS
JetLagged + 1 - Sydney OWE
oz_mark+1 Melbourne
SFSC + 1 - Lake Macquarie

Most probably be coming: 11½

tuapekastar - Melbourne - OWE
maggies1 +1 Sydney - QFFPS
ejb - Sydney WP
Homer + 1.5 - Sydney
Medhead - Adelaide
Leumas - Sydney
Noelene (of FT fame) - Melbourne
Downunder Girl + Mini DG (of FT fame) - Sydney

Would like to come, can't confirm just yet: 7/8½

simongr +1.5 - will confirm closer to the date but sounds like fun
cmon0005 +1 - may be overseas then, but won't know til sept/oct.
vec +1 (maybe) - SYD OWE - my office has issues organising my next week, let alone a few months out.
coolumbla +/- 1 depending on if work actually figure out if i'll be in SFO that weekend (last on board, will be first off if there are too many)

Thanks for the offer, but can't do:

straitman
serfty
drron
anat0l
samh004
Bundy Bear
JohnK