Anniversary Weekend

[gstark]

Progress is being made on the organisation of this event, and if you're not Sydney-based, then booking your air transport now, while fares are cheap, would be a good idea. Please remember that we planning this as a family weekend too, so wives, boyfriends, lovers, and kids are all going to be welcome.

Last night we dined with Birddog's family at Mancini's in Belfield, which is where we'll be holding the presentation dinner on the night of Saturday August 6. I was very pleasantly surprised with everything about this place, but especially the food, and the room that we'll be occupying.

This night promises to be a stunning evening, with the announcement of the winners and the presentation of the prizes from our Challenge #5. The room we are taking only holds about 80 people, so it's going to be first in, best dressed.

The cost is expected to be just $28.50 per head; the rest of you body gets to attend for free! Kids are just $14, btw.

There will also be a welcome dinner for all on the prior night (August 5), at the same location that we held our Christmas function in December last. Birddog will be posting a few more details on this in the next week or so.

At this time we are opening bookings for both of these events. We need names and numbers for the Friday, and names and number for the Saturday. Please email Anniversary@d70users.com with your details so that we can start taking reservations.

[mudder]

G'day,

Booked the flight, can't wait to catch up and meet a lot of the people that have freely provided very helpful advice, gonna be fun!

Just one question, I downloaded a pdf a while ago about the meet d70usersForumAnniv.pdf), and there was a deal about including two nights accomodation at a motel, contributions towards van hire, etc. how do we go about booking in for that? Is that still available?

Cheers,
Mudder

Edit: Just found the thread about "Hotel Formule 1" Doh! In the process of booking now...

[stubbsy]

Just looking at the Formule 1 web site and it seems they aren't taking bookings for August yet (only shows may, June & July). Has anyone actually booked?

[birddog114]

Just looking at the Formule 1 web site and it seems they aren't taking bookings for August yet (only shows may, June & July). Has anyone actually booked?

I think fozzie did,
If members want to know more the availabilty of those dates in August.
I'll be on behalf of members making an inquiry those dates tomorrow at their office.

[fozzie]

Birddog,

Just looking at the Formule 1 web site and it seems they aren't taking bookings for August yet (only shows may, June & July). Has anyone actually booked?

I think fozzie did,
If members want to know more the availabilty of those dates in August.
I'll be on behalf of members making an inquiry those dates tomorrow at their office.

I have not booked yet. I was going to leave it until early July. But I will follow this thread, and when bookings open will hop in. BTW: I will be staying from 5-9th August inclusive.

[birddog114]

I've just called them, they'll have special rate for us if we do group booking and rooms are available on those dates of August.
I'll contact their day manager tomorrow to get a proper details + informations and will keep you posted.

[genji]

i have been in correspondence with muriel from formula 1 at enfield, she has stated she can reduce the daily rate to $64 per room, ($69 normally) provided that 18 rooms are booked and that they currently have vacancies for 5 and 6 aug.

[birddog114]

Birddog,

Just looking at the Formule 1 web site and it seems they aren't taking bookings for August yet (only shows may, June & July). Has anyone actually booked?

I think fozzie did,
If members want to know more the availabilty of those dates in August.
I'll be on behalf of members making an inquiry those dates tomorrow at their office.

I have not booked yet. I was going to leave it until early July. But I will follow this thread, and when bookings open will hop in. BTW: I will be staying from 5-9th August inclusive.

hehehehe!
you may sleep on the bench which Matt.K found

[mudder]

Good stuff! Put me down for one... Thanks Genji

edit: ooops, as in for 5th and 6th as I have to go back for work late Sunday

[digitor]

I've just called them, they'll have special rate for us if we do group booking and rooms are available on those dates of August.
I'll contact their day manager tomorrow to get a proper details + informations and will keep you posted.

Hi Birddog,

Just pm'ed you for a booking! See you soon!

Cheers

[genji]

birddog, do u want to organise formula 1 at enfield for everyone?, as i dont see any point in two of us doing it.

although Melbournian looking to attend but haven't booked a flight and want to join in a group booking see this thread http://www.d70users.com/viewtopic.php?t=5450

[birddog114]

Thanks genji,
I may leave this one to you, prefer you ask them giving you a reference number for other member to quote when booking

[genji]

Thanks genji,
I may leave this one to you, prefer you ask them giving you a reference number for other member to quote when booking

no probs. glad to help out

all those interested PM me.

[robw25]

genji
my partner and i require a room for friday and saturday night please... i suppose i will be asked for some money at some stage ?

cheers rob

[fozzie]

genji,

Thanks genji,
I may leave this one to you, prefer you ask them giving you a reference number for other member to quote when booking

no probs. glad to help out

all those interested PM me.

I have just sent you a PM.

Have a great day,

[birddog114]

This is good sign if all the delegates can stay in one place and we can share all transportation to/ from the venues.
An optional is hiring a car and share with other during your stays.
Friday afternoon is normally very busy at Sydney airport after 3:00pm and roads from the airport to extended area, so arriving in the morning or early afternoon is a good choice.

[sheepie]

Perhaps we 'In-towners' will be missing out on something! All this staying in the one place perhaps we should have had it a Country Retreat somewhere so we could justify staying there as well!

Looking forward to this one BIG time. Anyone need a hand with anything, let me know

[birddog114]

Looking forward to this one BIG time. Anyone need a hand with anything, let me know

Sheepie,
I need your help by organising the banners display in both venue.
I also need someone to look after the DJ and PA (I have one) for both evenings, (need to discuss).
I need few volunteers with car or van, who can help members from & to the airport, venues.

[HappyFotographer]

Birddog, I have a people mover, so can pick up 6 other people....if they don't bring too much luggage that is

Let me know if you need my help!

Cheers
Deb

[birddog114]

Birddog, I have a people mover, so can pick up 6 other people....if they don't bring too much luggage that is

Let me know if you need my help!

Cheers
Deb

Thanks Debbie,
I'll keep you posted once I have all the information from interstate's members

[sheepie]

Sheepie,
I need your help by organising the banners display in both venue.
I also need someone to look after the DJ and PA (I have one) for both evenings, (need to discuss).

No worries

Happy to do both if you like.

[birddog114]

Sheepie,
I need your help by organising the banners display in both venue.
I also need someone to look after the DJ and PA (I have one) for both evenings, (need to discuss).

No worries

Happy to do both if you like.

Sheepie,
Need to talk with you at one of the mini meet and am going to show you the gears.

[sheepie]

Need to talk with you at one of the mini mee

No worries - am intending to be there this Saturday - have missed too many of these lately!

[Nnnnsic]

The DJ, Birdy?

Have you got Felix Da Housecat packed away in that garage of yours?

[sirhc55]

Leigh - eclectic or house music

[Nnnnsic]

Chris, is that like:

"Oh we have both types of music... country and western!"

[sirhc55]

Chris, is that like:

"Oh we have both types of music... country and western!"

I like country and love western(s) - so I guess the answer is ”beam me up Scottie”

[birddog114]

Do you want music on both evenings/ venues or not?
I have few nice collection of Middle East songs both in classic and modern

[Nnnnsic]

I like a lot of things, Birdy... we'll just have to see, eh?

I got kicked out of one of my drawling classes last year by the teacher for telling him his music sucked (it was Pakistani chanting... who wants that when drawing naked people?! He got it right one time when he let a student bring in some Thelonious...)

[birddog114]

How's about the live band?

[gstark]

How's about the live band?

That would have to be better than watching a dead band.

[birddog114]

Gary will be solo guitar, find a singer , Leigh can be drummer

[MCWB]

I need few volunteers with car or van, who can help members from & to the airport, venues.

You've got one here. Will PM you about Daniel when I get a free millisecond too mate!

[birddog114]

Thanks MCWB

[Nnnnsic]

Gary will be solo guitar, find a singer , Leigh can be drummer

I'm a singer, Birdy. My brother's a drummer. Lol. And Dad's a bassist, not a guitarist.

[birddog114]

Gary will be solo guitar, find a singer , Leigh can be drummer

I'm a singer, Birdy. My brother's a drummer. Lol. And Dad's a bassist, not a guitarist.

Can we form up a band for the AA?

[stubbsy]

I like a lot of things, Birdy... we'll just have to see, eh?

I got kicked out of one of my drawling classes last year by the teacher for telling him his music sucked (it was Pakistani chanting... who wants that when drawing naked people?! He got it right one time when he let a student bring in some Thelonious...)

Leigh

Drawling class? Is that a typo or a very obtuse country & western pun

And I didn't know country or western were music (but what would I know - I have cats )

[MCWB]

(but what would I know - I have cats )

Nice musical that!

[gstark]

(but what would I know - I have cats )

Nice musical that!

Sorry, it's ALW. By definition, that cannot be nice.

[redline]

about hotel and rental car bookings,

I've got a discount no. for hertz which help reduce hidden excess for drivers under 25 and damage collion.

however I not sure if i can help with cheap rooms at the hilton for 66$
there quite subject to availablity at the new hilton opening up in syd.

[gstark]

about hotel and rental car bookings,

I've got a discount no. for hertz which help reduce hidden excess for drivers under 25 and damage collion.

however I not sure if i can help with cheap rooms at the hilton for 66$
there quite subject to availablity at the new hilton opening up in syd.

Like that's going to happen anytime soon.

I'm still waiting for the World Square project (started in the 70s, I think) to finish.

[redline]

yeah the sydney hilton opening up sometime in july.
there're pretty hard on giving out cheap rooms to its staff members, so i might hangout at my friends in lane cove.