In all the rush back to work I forgot to post mine and Mrs Hawks' return to BNE on VA981 from SYD.
Arrived in the Lounge around 1730 for 1900 departure and whilst it was 1/4 full there were many tables uncleared and no sign of the contract staff who normally keep the Lounge sparkling. A bit disappointing as I've never seen a VA lounge so untidy!
981 was delayed on the inbound, however by the time it was called in the lounge and we'd walked down to Gate 34 they'd already completed PB and everyone was boarding.
80-odd on board, but once ensconced in Row 2 water and OJ were on offer.
Meal options were the chicken tagine and the tortellini - I had the tortellini plus a couple of glasses of Pinot, whilst Mrs Hawk had the Chicken.
Tortellini was nice, but minimal garnish compared to other photos, and Mrs Hawk thought they'd gone a bit light on the chicken.
Having said that, it was a nice meal and the service was good.