Melbourne travellers to the Anniversary

[PlatinumWeaver]

Hi All,

Just thought I'd make one central thread where people can say when and where they're going during the anniversary meet, mostly in the hopes that we can avoid double-booking taxis and things where available.

I am actually getting into Sydney at about 7:30 Friday morning, with a 12noon check-in at Formule1.

I'm leaving sydney sunday night at 9:15.

What are everyone elses schedules like?

[birddog114]

Dean,
Good to see this thread.
fozzie, Rob and Digitor from SA, can you confirm the ETA of your flight?

Edit: you can stop by my base and have a cuppa while waiting to check-in at the Formule 1 same as mudder if your arrival early on Friday morning.

[PlatinumWeaver]

Sounds like a great idea birddy! I would have just wandered around the city, but I'll have a damn heavy backpack with camera/lenses/laptop and a back for clothes and shoes..

[fozzie]

My flight details are:

Fri. 05 Aug 05
Virgin Blue - Flight DJ 403
09:05am Depart Adelaide : 11:25am Arrive Sydney

I will be travelling with robw25, plus partner Lorraine.

[birddog114]

Sounds like a great idea birddy! I would have just wandered around the city, but I'll have a damn heavy backpack with camera/lenses/laptop and a back for clothes and shoes..

I can pick you up at 7:30am at the Airport.
Which flight? and airline?

[birddog114]

My flight details are:

Fri. 05 Aug 05
Virgin Blue - Flight DJ 403
09:05am Depart Adelaide : 11:25am Arrive Sydney

I will be travelling with robw25, plus partner Lorraine.

I'll pick you up at same spot last time with same truck and same face, do you still remember?

[fozzie]

How could I forget

Just after getting into your truck, Andrew/huynhie placed your new D2x in my lap

[birddog114]

How could I forget

Just after getting into your truck, Andrew/huynhie placed your new D2x in my lap

That's good! perhaps this time with a new D2Xs
And plenty time for me to taking care the first group arrival in the early morning.

[PlatinumWeaver]

You sure Birddy? Sounds like a few trips!

Virgin Flight 801 getting into Sydney at 7:35am.. but it isn't fair for you to make too many trips into the airport.. lets see when everyone else is arriving.

[birddog114]

You sure Birddy? Sounds like a few trips!

Virgin Flight 801 getting into Sydney at 7:35am.. but it isn't fair for you to make too many trips into the airport.. lets see when everyone else is arriving.

Not a problems, I'll do it for you guys

[birddog114]

I'll meet you out side the terminal and the car is the Mitsubishi Pajero in silver colour with the number plate :DANCOM

[birddog114]

For members, who're going to stay at the Formule 1, Enfield.
Pls. let me know if you require the transport to both venues on Friday and Saturday.
It's about time for organizing and asking Sydney members to give you a lift.

[digitor]

I plan to be arriving at the Formule 1 around 5pm on Friday. We're driving over, taking the scenic route across the Hay Plain

I'm not planning on driving around in Sydney though (Harold Scruby reckons people there don't take too kindly to large 4wds with bull bars, and also I'd get lost) so will be needing to arrange some sort of transport between the hotel and dinners etc. There's probably enough of us at the F1 to make cabs worthwhile I would think.

Cheers

[birddog114]

I plan to be arriving at the Formule 1 around 5pm on Friday. We're driving over, taking the scenic route across the Hay Plain

I'm not planning on driving around in Sydney though (Harold Scruby reckons people there don't take too kindly to large 4wds with bull bars, and also I'd get lost) so will be needing to arrange some sort of transport between the hotel and dinners etc. There's probably enough of us at the F1 to make cabs worthwhile I would think.

Cheers

Digitor,
Have and driving a 4WD in Sydney is lot of fun, I have the 4wd in the last 20 years and always want to drive a bid car with bullbar, CB antenna, etc.. I wish a real Hummer but other half didn't like it. My next one is the BMW X5 3.0Di. when the lease of this Mitsubishi expired.
OK, the Formule 1 is around 5 min. to my base and 20 min. to the restaurant on Friday night, 10 min. to the restaurant on Saturday evening.
I can do the "FOLLOW ME" for you around town.

[Heath Bennett]

Awesome car the X5, especially with the 3 litre diesel. Same engine that is in the Range Rover. Awesome fuel economy, but also suprisingly powerful when pushed. It would 'eat up' Stockton dunes with ease.

[Glen]

Digitor, Harold Scruby's office is about 800 metres from my home. Now he is head of the Pedestrian Council, but the first time he made the news here was also for a pedestrian matter, he thought a jogger was taking too long to cross the footpath, so chased him down and ran him over whilst driving his car! Always strikes me as an odd choice for the pedestrian council

[digitor]

Digitor,
Have and driving a 4WD in Sydney is lot of fun, I have the 4wd in the last 20 years and always want to drive a bid car with bullbar, CB antenna, etc.. I wish a real Hummer but other half didn't like it. My next one is the BMW X5 3.0Di. when the lease of this Mitsubishi expired.
OK, the Formule 1 is around 5 min. to my base and 20 min. to the restaurant on Friday night, 10 min. to the restaurant on Saturday evening.
I can do the "FOLLOW ME" for you around town.

Well, mine's not quite as big as a Hummer

The hotel is within easy range of your place by the sound of it, and thanks for the offer of "tag-along-tour"!! I still might not drive to/from the restaurants though, because I would have to stay sober

Cheers

[fozzie]

digitor,

I plan to be arriving at the Formule 1 around 5pm on Friday. We're driving over, taking the scenic route across the Hay Plain

I'm not planning on driving around in Sydney though (Harold Scruby reckons people there don't take too kindly to large 4wds with bull bars, and also I'd get lost) so will be needing to arrange some sort of transport between the hotel and dinners etc. There's probably enough of us at the F1 to make cabs worthwhile I would think.

Cheers

Most of the other people staying at Formule1 should be in position to give you and Vicki a warm welcome, with faces.

Formule1 - taxis to and from both dinner evenings sounds like a good idea to me.

[mudder]

G'day,

Travelling with Genji(Tai) on the way up not sure on the way back. Was just planning on cabbing to the motel when I lob, then catch up with all you guys somewhere? Central get together place before dinner?

Won't have transport while up there but I think cabs might be best, means all can have a couple and not worry about anything we can share the cabs

Was also planning on going to the Zoo Sunday morning with a few others but think that'd mean I'd miss the portrait shoot so dunno yet... Can't help it with animals tho and I love the Sydney Zoo...

This is gonna be fun

Flight details:
Melbourne -> Sydney
Fri, 05 Aug 05
10:15am Depart Melbourne
11:35am Arrive Sydney

Sydney -> Melbourne
Sun, 07 Aug 05
17:45 Depart Sydney
19:15 Arrive Melbourne

[birddog114]

digitor,

I plan to be arriving at the Formule 1 around 5pm on Friday. We're driving over, taking the scenic route across the Hay Plain

I'm not planning on driving around in Sydney though (Harold Scruby reckons people there don't take too kindly to large 4wds with bull bars, and also I'd get lost) so will be needing to arrange some sort of transport between the hotel and dinners etc. There's probably enough of us at the F1 to make cabs worthwhile I would think.

Cheers

Most of the other people staying at Formule1 should be in position to give you and Vicki a warm welcome, with faces.

Formule1 - taxis to and from both dinner evenings sounds like a good idea to me.

You can pre-book the Van taxi, 7 or 9 seats to and from the Formule 1 for both evenings

[fozzie]

You can pre-book the Van taxi, 7 or 9 seats to and from the Formule 1 for both evenings

Sounds like an excellent plan. BTW: do you or someone else know how long in advance would we have to book the Van Taxi

[birddog114]

You can pre-book the Van taxi, 7 or 9 seats to and from the Formule 1 for both evenings

Sounds like an excellent plan. BTW: do you or someone else know how long in advance would we have to book the Van Taxi

Perhaps few hours in advance.

[gstark]

Digitor, Harold Scruby's office is about 800 metres from my home. Now he is head of the Pedestrian Council, but the first time he made the news here was also for a pedestrian matter, he thought a jogger was taking too long to cross the footpath, so chased him down and ran him over whilst driving his car! Always strikes me as an odd choice for the pedestrian council

Scruby is the pedestrian council. Very pedestrian too. He knows nothing about road safety, but like any politician, nevr lets minor details like that get in the way.

[digitor]

You can pre-book the Van taxi, 7 or 9 seats to and from the Formule 1 for both evenings

Sounds like an excellent plan. BTW: do you or someone else know how long in advance would we have to book the Van Taxi

Ha! Anywhere you can get a HUMMER Taxi in Sydney? We could call in and say Hi to Scruby on the way!



Cheers

[Glen]

Gary, you are so right about Scruby

Digitor, not sure where to get the Hummer

[birddog114]

You can pre-book the Van taxi, 7 or 9 seats to and from the Formule 1 for both evenings

Sounds like an excellent plan. BTW: do you or someone else know how long in advance would we have to book the Van Taxi

Ha! Anywhere you can get a HUMMER Taxi in Sydney? We could call in and say Hi to Scruby on the way!



Cheers

You can hire one and I'll be your chauffeur for the whole time you're in Sydney

[Greg B]

I'd be very surprised if you couldn't get a hummer in Sydney quite easily

[redline]

looks like i wouldn't be going have fun guys

[PlatinumWeaver]

Sorry to hear that, Redline.

We'll hoist a drink or two for you

[redline]

thanks pw,
i noticed that you taking the first flight out, it going to be cold at 5:00am.

[PlatinumWeaver]

Cold but cheap!! *laughs*

The less money I spend on airfares the more I can blow on lens and monopods and boooooooze..

and one of those circular eyepiece dealies.. I've lost my stock one..

[Nicole]

I'm arriving Saturday at 7:30am. Nice and early.

Not sure what time the activities start in the morning...will I have time to go to the motel and leave my other bag in someones room (can't check in until later)??

[Matt. K]

I have to decided to take the friday off and make myself available for any interstate members who require a lift from the airport or helipad to anywhere else. If you need a lift on the Friday PM me or post here and I'll try and help you out. I Gotta make sure you members who have travelled far get to enjoy your stay. Birdie and I will run a shuttle service.