When will you be arrving in Melbourne?

[pro.dev3]

More directed towards overseas attendees I guess.

Do not have my tickets confirmed yet. But since I want to do a lot of sightseeing I will hopefully arrive there on the 5th of April. I was thinking, if there are a couple of people all in Melbourne 1 week before the event why not plan something as a group?

[askegg]

Wow - you are turning up early. I won't be there until the 12th, which I considered early up until now.

[Logic]

We're arriving on the 9th for some touristy travels. Be in Melbourne CBD from the Thursday night onwards.


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[Darwinsbulldog]

Mrs Bullbog + Idiot Puppy will be arriving on Tues 10th. :)

[cyclist]

I'm only arriving a day or so early, but hanging around for a week afterwards.

Anyone one want to go for a ride in the week after GAC?

James

[Durro]

Flying in Friday morning, leaving Sunday evening.

[Praxis]

I arrived in Melbourne in October 1963 :D Sorry.

We've got a concert in town on the 12th, otherwise I would have caught up with people on the Thursday night but it isn't to be so I'll be around from about lunchtime on the Friday which won't leave any time for much else other than the GAC unfortunately.

Er, not that that's a bad thing you understand!

[Darwinsbulldog]

I am flying back out on the Tuesday. Fergot dat. :p

[two dogs]

Anyone one want to go for a ride in the week after GAC?

You should have gone to the Think Inc Conference last September, James, as you could have joined Michael Shermer for a ride on the following Monday morning! :)

[Bolero]

I'll be there from the 6th, but all my pre-GAC time will be taken up with... er, extra-curricular activities involving Mr Gilon... well maybe not ALL. We'll have to surface for air at some point, I guess.

[wolty]

We are going to be there from the Thursday morning early until Monday afternoon if anyone wants to catch up.

[Darwinsbulldog]

We are going to be there from the Thursday morning early until Monday afternoon if anyone wants to catch up.
Indeed! :thumbsup:

[tash3]

arriving on the 10th or maybe 12th lol cant remember, gonna have to check that with a mate who has organised it all for me

[Voltairine]

More directed towards overseas attendees I guess.


Is this so the people at the airport know when to roll out the red carpet and have the trumpeters on standby? :p

[Podblack]

I arrive on Wednesday and leave on Monday! was wondering if there might be a chance to catch a show late Wednesday due to the comedy festival... but I'm already going to the greatest show on earth (and the only game in town)...

[prudie]

We are going to be there from the Thursday morning early until Monday afternoon if anyone wants to catch up.

Same time period for me

[wolty]

Same time period for me

Well Miss Prudie, we are expecting you to make yourself known to all of us. :)

Nice to see you posting again also. :)

[pro.dev3]

Is this so the people at the airport know when to roll out the red carpet and have the trumpeters on standby? :p

Aussies can arrive a day before the event and leave when it is over, but maybe a few of the overseas attendees would want to stay longer and explore Australia hence my assumption that some may be arriving a week early before the event.

On second thoughts perhaps I am arriving a bit too early. Got nothing to do during the week prior to the event.

[Logic]

Aussies can arrive a day before the event and leave when it is over, but maybe a few of the overseas attendees would want to stay longer and explore Australia hence my assumption that some may be arriving a week early before the event.

On second thoughts perhaps I am arriving a bit too early. Got nothing to do during the week prior to the event.

There is a LOT to do in Melbourne, you can spend a whole day in the museum alone! Half a day in the aquarium. Have a google about things to do in Melbourne. You won't regret coming early.

[prudie]

Well Miss Prudie, we are expecting you to make yourself known to all of us. :)

Nice to see you posting again also. :)

Sorry work has been hectic. I'll make myself known :)

[Onlyatheory?]

I have accommodation booked for the Monday to the Monday.......just in case. Don't know when I will actually get down there though. Will probably rock up mid-week depending on work etc. Would be willing to meet up preGAC for preparatory piss-up.

[Voltairine]

Aussies can arrive a day before the event and leave when it is over, but maybe a few of the overseas attendees would want to stay longer and explore Australia hence my assumption that some may be arriving a week early before the event.

On second thoughts perhaps I am arriving a bit too early. Got nothing to do during the week prior to the event.

Arriving the day before and am staying for several days afterwards. Itinerary looking pretty full. Anyone else up for a hot-air balloon over the city on the Friday morning (early)? :D

[pro.dev3]

Arriving the day before and am staying for several days afterwards. Itinerary looking pretty full. Anyone else up for a hot-air balloon over the city on the Friday morning (early)? :D

How much would that cost?

[Voltairine]

How much would that cost?

Looking at the average, say around $350, or $375-385 with a champagne breakfast (which I'm not really interested in). One place has a weekday special at $310, breakfast upgrade for $40.

[Worldslaziestbusker]

Arriving the day before and am staying for several days afterwards. Itinerary looking pretty full. Anyone else up for a hot-air balloon over the city on the Friday morning (early)? :D

I will wave from below. Look for the guy waving. That will be me.

[Voltairine]

I will wave from below. Look for the guy waving. That will be me.

Thanks WLB, that will make the aiming easier. :D

[TaniaOK73]

We will be landing in Melbourne on Friday at 5:05pm and leaving Monday late afternoon. Freaking out a little about the tight times on Friday! :puke:

[Praxis]

We will be landing in Melbourne on Friday at 5:05pm and leaving Monday late afternoon. Freaking out a little about the tight times on Friday! :puke:
You'll be right. The Sky Bus from the airport runs pretty frequently. Just get to your accommodation, chuck your stuff down and head to the Centre. IIRC there's sort of mingling, drinking and generally lots of squealing in excitement before the actual program commences so you'll have a bit of time. :thumbsup:

[TaniaOK73]

I really don't want to miss the drinking and squealing!
I am TERRIFIED of flying and would normally not even consider it as a transport option, however my excitement about the GAC has superseded my fear of flying.....temporarily. I may still have to Phenergan myself to within an inch of my life to get on the plane, which will make drinking a very bad idea so probably good we won't get there in time for it!

[Lord Blackadder]

Is it time for me to raise from the dead Lord Blackadder's Rather Spiffy Guide To Melbourne? Updated, of course.


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[Voltairine]

Ah, one of my bookmarks... That would be frightfully decent of you.

[Jin-oh Choi]

Arriving early on Friday and leaving late on Monday.

[djarm67]

Arriving Thorsday morning, flying out Moonday evening.

[jjcrazi]

I arrive then as well. early early that morning. :)

[TaniaOK73]

We will be landing in Melbourne on Friday at 5:05pm and leaving Monday late afternoon. Freaking out a little about the tight times on Friday! :puke:

Somehow managed to get approval for all of Friday off work AND get an earlier flight! PHEW!
Now I can walk the route between the hotel and MCEC to test all variables and formulate a contingency plan to deal with any possible obstacles so I won't miss a second of the GAC!

[jjcrazi]

Does anyone want to meet up for drinks on Thursday evening? Am travelling alone and figure I won't be the only one:o

[Lord Blackadder]

Something on Thursday evening could be arranged,


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[Praxis]

DAMN YOU THURSDAY EVENING PEOPLE!!

Peter Hook, former bassist with Joy Division/New Order has his concert (entire album: Closer) on that night and we have tickets. How rude!

So I will be in town but won't be able to see anyone.

So I won't be in town GAC-officially until Friday. I was going to go for afternoon but dammit, I think I might come in the morning and cram as much as I can into the three days :thumbsup:

[Bolero]

Thursday evening sounds good to me....although Dancer and I have planned to go out....well, dancin'


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[Darkchilde]

I know I have not been able to logon here for a while. I will be in Melbourne on Monday 9th of April. I am arriving a bit early to try and see a bit of Melbourne before the conference.

Thursday evening sounds fine for me as well, and anything between Monday and the conference.

[Dancer]

Thursday evening sounds good to me....although Dancer and I have planned to go out....well, dancin'


Sent from my fone.

So long as I have my Bolero with me - and there's a space to dance, I'm in :)

[jjcrazi]

lunchtime friday could be arranged too :)

[jjcrazi]

dance and drinks sounds good, though i'm a little wall flower sometimes, and it has been said i ought not freestyle dance :/

[Praxis]

I know I have not been able to logon here for a while. I will be in Melbourne on Monday 9th of April. I am arriving a bit early to try and see a bit of Melbourne before the conference.

Thursday evening sounds fine for me as well, and anything between Monday and the conference.
Lovely. There'll be a few people lurking around town in the week beforehand so I'm sure something will be able to be arranged :)

[Voltairine]

After a (sleepless) night flight, Thursday will be a fairly early night for me. Drink in the Pensione bar will probably be my limit if I'm going to survive the rest of the weekend. :D

[jjcrazi]

:rolleyes:fringe festival events announced, pub quiz night sounds fun!

[OzAtheist]

My partner and I are arriving late afternoon on the Thursday and departing midday Monday. As my partner isn't going to the Convention she is hoping to meet up with you lot for dinner, drinks or whatever Thursday night.

I recall last time, there was a big meet up at Federation Square, and that some of us used Meetup (http://www.meetup.com/) to organise events. Anyone organised anything yet? (too lazy to read through the hundreds of posts to see :))

[Logic]

As part of my early arrival to Victoria - Mr Logic and I shall be viewing the pengies (http://www.penguins.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9&Itemid=54&mytabsmenu=1) - yay!

[Darwinsbulldog]

As part of my early arrival to Victoria - Mr Logic and I shall be viewing the pengies (http://www.penguins.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9&Itemid=54&mytabsmenu=1) - yay!
Been there! Well worth it. :thumbsup: For a quick Pengy fix I go to the aquarium on Flinders Street, near the intersection with King St.

[Voltairine]

DB, is the aquarium okay? Heard that it wasn't so great a few years back. :(

[Darwinsbulldog]

DB, is the aquarium okay? Heard that it wasn't so great a few years back. :(

I went there in 2010, seemed Ok to me. But it was a HOT day, and in my relief in getting cool, I probably did not look that critically. I thought the King/Emperor Pengy enclosure was a bit small though.

[wolty]

As part of my early arrival to Victoria - Mr Logic and I shall be viewing the pengies (http://www.penguins.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9&Itemid=54&mytabsmenu=1) - yay!

Mr and Mrs Annie shall be doing this as well. :)



If we can drag ourselves away from breweries and brewpubs.

[Voltairine]

I'll be popping down to PPI to see the penguins. Any decent tour operators for this? I want to go on the viewing deck/bunker thing right by the path, close enough to smell fish. :D

[Darwinsbulldog]

Mr and Mrs Annie shall be doing this as well. :)



If we can drag ourselves away from breweries and brewpubs.
Looks like we got ourselves a group tour! :thumbsup:

[Darwinsbulldog]

I'll be popping down to PPI to see the penguins. Any decent tour operators for this? I want to go on the viewing deck/bunker thing right by the path, close enough to smell fish. :D
Eeek! I can't remember the tour company we used, will try to find a receipt in the lining of my case! :eek:

I suppose a local Mel-BUNinite may have a few clues as to the good ones. :confused:

[Mjt]

Going to see the penguins on the island? It's gonna be bloody cold, so take warm jackets. All the Melbourne people I know tend to just drive down if they want to go, but there are lots of tour companies that go there. Don't forget the seals are there too if you have time.
I went to the aquarium not long ago and it was pretty good, but it gets really crowded. The penguins are in a very small enclosure, glass fronted so you are really close.

[Annie]

I want Wolty to see them do the long walk from the sea to their little burrows with their chicks waiting at the front door. :). I went down there with a tour operator two years ago and yes it was freezing! I will appropriately dress for Antarctica this time. The tour stopped at several places including a winery :D before San Remo, the PI chocolate factory, the Nobbies and finished with the penguin parade arriving home at around 10pm. From memory it was less than $130 and seemed good value for a whole day tour being collected and returned to my hotel. The company was 'western' something. Like DBD I will try to find out who they were.


Tapa wotsit.

[Voltairine]

Perhaps this one:
http://www.gowest.com.au/phillip-island-day-tour.html

[Annie]

Yes yes! You're a star Volt! It was a van or mini bus which seated around 14. It was really nice. Not too big. I was with a group of about 10 friends and it was a great day out.

I forgot to mention the koala park. That was great. We used to go on holidays to PI when I was a kid and the current koala's great great great grand parents only had two narrow strips of trees alongside a very busy road to live in. Their ancestors are much better off now. I was very impressed. :)


Tapa wotsit.

[Darwinsbulldog]

That settles it. We are all going as a group, or I will rip your bloody arms off. Needless to say, Mrs DBD is in as well. :)

[Logic]

That settles it. We are all going as a group, or I will rip your bloody arms off. Needless to say, Mrs DBD is in as well. :)

Sorry I haz already booked and paid for accommodation and penguins.... Don't hurt me! :s


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[Annie]

I, along with DBD, will rip your bloody arms off Logic. :). Nah, jokes, just jokes.
The rest of us might hazard a group booking though and won't mind at all if you cancel your booking with who ever the retrograde, obviously. Inept, dodgy, tour company it is that you have placed your tentative booking with. :)


Tapa wotsit.

[cyclist]

I'm interested in doing the Pengy tour as well.

At this stage (with nothing booked), I plan on landing in Melbourne on Thursday, and I'm staying for most of the week after as well.

James

[Praxis]

Wolty & Annie, will you guys be down on the peninsula the weekend prior to the GAC? If so, Mr Praxis and I will ensure we ride or drive down there so's we can meet up prior to the bedlam wot is the GAC :D

Unfortunately we both have to work in the week prior otherwise we'd head down to meet up with everyone going on the Carry On Up The Penguins tour (I'm assuming it's being booked for mid-week?)

[Darwinsbulldog]

Wolty & Annie, will you guys be down on the peninsula the weekend prior to the GAC? If so, Mr Praxis and I will ensure we ride or drive down there so's we can meet up prior to the bedlam wot is the GAC :D

Unfortunately we both have to work in the week prior otherwise we'd head down to meet up with everyone going on the Carry On Up The Penguins tour (I'm assuming it's being booked for mid-week?)

To get a max crowd of pengy fanatics we need to book for as late as possible in the week-Thursday might be best. My Pengy tour did not finish until midnight, but perhaps others have different times?
It also makes sense that a Mel-BUNite does the booking for us all-no pressure Prax! :D

[Darwinsbulldog]

Sorry I haz already booked and paid for accommodation and penguins.... Don't hurt me! :s


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See Annie's comment [Hugs!]

[Praxis]

WOT :eek:

Nah! Do it yourselves! I meant that we'd just head down to say hi. We've seen the damned pengies a gazillion times :p

I can't do Thursday anyway, gotta work and got the Peter Hook concert that night.

But if Annie and Wolty are down the Peninsula on the weekend prior, we will definitely head down there :thumbsup: (and anyone else of course!)

[Voltairine]

Tell me there's going to be a GAC 2014... ;)



Too little time to do everything...

[Darwinsbulldog]

WOT :eek:

Nah! Do it yourselves! I meant that we'd just head down to say hi. We've seen the damned pengies a gazillion times :p

I can't do Thursday anyway, gotta work and got the Peter Hook concert that night.

But if Annie and Wolty are down the Peninsula on the weekend prior, we will definitely head down there :thumbsup: (and anyone else of course!)
:thumbsup:

[Keith_W]

Anyone one want to go for a ride in the week after GAC?

Well I would be keen, except that I am not very fit and I have a slow bike! I was thinking of riding in to the GAC, weather permitting.

[Annie]

Yes P. we will be in Melb hopefully a week before the GAC and for the first half of that week we will be on the peninsula and then we'll head to Melbun. It would be great to catch you and Mr Praxis before the insanity begins. It would be the calm before the storm. Maybe, possibly. :wink:

With regards to pengy tours I'll leave it a week or so before getting onto a tour company so lots of people get a chance to express their interest.

Cyclist, we'd love you to come along too. Well also have Logic and Mr Logic with us but they don't know it yet. :)


Tapa wotsit.

[two dogs]

I'm arriving mid-afternoon on Thursday 12th April, expecting to be in my hotel room 'round 3:30pm.

I'm hoping to meet up for dinner and a few beers with other forum members on Thursday night, rather than watching penguins. ;)

[Keith_W]

Well the GAC is a month away, perhaps we should start thinking of filling in time slots? This is the program:

Friday 13 April
1700 - 2135: Opening

Saturday 14 April
0830 - 1745: Convention
1900 - 2300: Gala dinner

Sunday 15 April
0845 - 1600: Convention

This leaves Fri AM and Sunday evening free (+ other days of course if you are around). I can guess that there will be various gatherings on Sunday evening, but we could all meet for lunch on Friday. If there are many of us, we could book out a venue - but we would need to give notice right now because most restaurants don't like massive groups turning up. They can't seat everyone.

[Darwinsbulldog]

Well the GAC is a month away, perhaps we should start thinking of filling in time slots? This is the program:

Friday 13 April
1700 - 2135: Opening

Saturday 14 April
0830 - 1745: Convention
1900 - 2300: Gala dinner

Sunday 15 April
0845 - 1600: Convention

This leaves Fri AM and Sunday evening free (+ other days of course if you are around). I can guess that there will be various gatherings on Sunday evening, but we could all meet for lunch on Friday. If there are many of us, we could book out a venue - but we would need to give notice right now because most restaurants don't like massive groups turning up. They can't seat everyone.
I am flying out Tuesday, s I am going to catch a second dose of Eugenie Scott on the Monday.
Better half is flying a few hours after the Sunday close, as she has classes first thing Monday, but I am perfectly up for any brain cell reduction activity that evolves various species of ethanol in company.

[kazzaqld]

I am not arriving til lunchtime on Friday so pengy viewing could happen for me on Sunday night?

[Voltairine]

I am not arriving til lunchtime on Friday so pengy viewing could happen for me on Sunday night?

Most pengy tours are all day, with other stuff along the way. Only found one tour which leaves in the afternoon, but that's leaves at 3pm in April. Plus it costs the same as one of the full-day tours.

[kazzaqld]

Most pengy tours are all day, with other stuff along the way. Only found one tour which leaves in the afternoon, but that's leaves at 3pm in April. Plus it costs the same as one of the full-day tours.

Yeah that's not really going to work then is it. Ok Sunday might have to just be the pub then. ;)

[Voltairine]

Or find a Comedy Festival show held at pub. :D

[gruber]

31 days till we leave for melybourney

[Darwinsbulldog]

Less dan dat fo uz, the Wallace Puppies touch down on the 10th. :eek: We're here already? :eek:, oh no, April right? :p

[Dancer]

Less dan dat fo uz, the Wallace Puppies touch down on the 10th. :eek: We're here already? :eek:, oh no, April right? :p

That just made me spit tea on my keyboard. You really are a funny little puppydog :D

[Annie]

Less dan dat fo uz, the Wallace Puppies touch down on the 10th. :eek: We're here already? :eek:, oh no, April right? :p

Even less dan dat fo uz (what is this language we speak Mr Dawg? :) )
We're getting into Melbun on the 8th but heading for the peninsula for a few days before the GAC. :)

Not too many sleeps now.

Tapa wotsit.

[OzAtheist]

Yay, I'll still be arriving in Melbourne, with my partner, on Thursday 12 April. Started a new job today and had to inform them that I'm taking leave then, NO MATTER WHAT! (though I was a little more subtle) :thumbsup:

[Sir Patrick Crocodile]

Enjoy your trip there Protes :)
(BTW is that a black iPod or the new iPod Black?)

[Sir Patrick Crocodile]

Enjoy me trip Croc :eek:

I already can't sleep, wake up with bright flashes of light and a loud cracking sound every 2 or 3 hours, my crazy brain has already simulated every means of torture, death, plane crash, pants falling down, Dave Mabus, uncontrollable outcomes etc and I feel constantly sick :(

It will be the first time I've moved more that 5km from my home since 2010 GAC..
Well it certainly seems familiar. I think I've experienced this before. Minus the Dave Mabus if I remember.

The consolation is I will be hidden away in a biobox and only need to pop out to relieve myself and eat.
Quite a natural thing for me to do when I am not doing any work.

Isn't this autism lark odd Croc?
Hell yeah. It's one hell of a muthafuckin' nuisance. Wish I never had it.

[Darwinsbulldog]

Even less dan dat fo uz (what is this language we speak Mr Dawg? :) )
We're getting into Melbun on the 8th but heading for the peninsula for a few days before the GAC. :)

Not too many sleeps now.

Tapa wotsit.
Languidge be Dawgish! :) :thumbsup:
@ Dancer: I haz special rubba quaybored for droolings of the kaynine natchures. :p

[AUSloth]

I'm arriving mid-afternoon on Thursday 12th April, expecting to be in my hotel room 'round 3:30pm.

I'm hoping to meet up for dinner and a few beers with other forum members on Thursday night, rather than watching penguins. ;)

This sounds like the plan for us, we are on a similar time line and have been to Philip Is as well as cavorted with penguins before (does going to an RCC primary school run by nuns count:o:)?) in a few places.

[Praxis]

The more I hear about the Thursday night meet-ups the crosser I am that Peter Hook rudely chose to have his concert on that night :facepalm:

[Jin-oh Choi]

What about Friday morning? May I suggest a breakfast meet up.

[Sir Patrick Crocodile]

Praxis: A general observation I have made during my time here on these forums, is that there's always a meetup happening some place or another. And in any case, isn't the GAC enough? :p:D


Less dan dat fo uz, the Wallace Puppies touch down on the 10th. :eek: We're here already? :eek:, oh no, April right? :p
Even less dan dat fo uz (what is this language we speak Mr Dawg? :) )
We're getting into Melbun on the 8th but heading for the peninsula for a few days before the GAC. :)

Not too many sleeps now.

Tapa wotsit.
Languidge be Dawgish! :) :thumbsup:
@ Dancer: I haz special rubba quaybored for droolings of the kaynine natchures. :p
Yo dawgs, check dis shit out yo. We gawt da fuckin' shit. I put yo and yo dawg in a yo yo so yo can yo yo yo dawg while yo dawg yo yos yo and yo dawg yo yoing yo dawg while yo can yo yo yo dawg using a yo yo dawg.

[two dogs]

What about Friday morning? May I suggest a breakfast meet up.
Sounds like a good idea. I'd probably attend, dependent on what time it was held, and how much I'd had to drink the night before. ;)

Perhaps you could start a thread in Social Happenings, so that it doesn't get lost here?

[Jin-oh Choi]

Sounds like a good idea. I'd probably attend, dependent on what time it was held, and how much I'd had to drink the night before. ;)

Perhaps you could start a thread in Social Happenings, so that it doesn't get lost here?

And so "The Breakfast Club" was formed. :)

[Darwinsbulldog]

Jum! Breaky! So long as I don't have to eat anything healthy, I'm in. :thumbsup:

[gruber]

are there going to be name tags for forum members

[Darwinsbulldog]

are there going to be name tags for forum members

Last time we got a lanyard thingie around our neck with our names on it. There were different colours for nobility, scum, GAC staff etc. :p

[Praxis]

are there going to be name tags for forum members
I made one for myself last time and for several others. Probably won't have time to do that again though although may make one for myself.

Amazingly, people manage to find each other though :thumbsup:

Last time we got a lanyard thingie around our neck with our names on it. There were different colours for nobility, scum, GAC staff etc. :p
The lanyards didn't have our names on them - unless yours was somehow speshul? ;)

[Sir Patrick Crocodile]

You could dye your hair to match the colour of your forum screen tag. For example, mods can dye theirs red, AFA members green, and ordinary members blue, and residents of fantasy island orange. Might make it easier for you lot. :)

[askegg]

I made one for myself last time and for several others.

I still have it :)

[Darwinsbulldog]

Praxis wrote:-

The lanyards didn't have our names on them - unless yours was somehow speshul? ;)

Umm??? :confused: :)
Hey, I am going to dig my old one out! [The Lanyard, not "Junior Bulldog"!]
:)

[wolty]

Hey, I am going to dig my old one out! [The Lanyard, not "Junior Bulldog"!]
:)

:D:D:D:D

[Praxis]

Mine's been hanging on my noticeboard all this time. Definitely no name on it. Unless Gold was different?

?1207


Gniklatapat. Wut?

[Darwinsbulldog]

I meant the name tag, beautifully crafted with my name on it, by Praxis graphics corp. :thumbsup:

[HiltonT]

I'm arriving on Thursday 12th (driving down from Brisbane via Tuncurry, Central Coast, Sydney and Canberra) and will be leaving on Wednesday 18th and heading out to Sth Aus for some work, then back to Brisbane. So I'm making a trip of it. :)

[Loki]

A simple means by which to identify forumites would be an excellent idea. Maybe not name-tags, but can anyone think of something simple we can do?

Maybe if someone just got a roll of those sticky gold stars to put on our passes that would do.

[TaniaOK73]

A simple means by which to identify forumites would be an excellent idea. Maybe not name-tags, but can anyone think of something simple we can do?

Maybe if someone just got a roll of those sticky gold stars to put on our passes that would do.

Maybe nice name sticker thingies with our names/forum names?

[TaniaOK73]

Maybe nice name sticker thingies with our names/forum names?

I didn't read that properly obviously! I am blinded by excitement.
Maybe big red A on our foreheads with marker pens?

[Evolution]

Maybe if someone just got a roll of those sticky gold stars to put on our passes that would do.

Oooh can I have a GOLD STAR!!! My kids will be so proud of me!

[Quark]

I'm flying in from Perth on the red-eye on Thursday night. Get in really early Friday morning. Anybody got any suggestions on what to do for the day till I can check in to my hotel at 2pm?

[Voltairine]

I'm flying in from Perth on the red-eye on Thursday night. Get in really early Friday morning. Anybody got any suggestions on what to do for the day till I can check in to my hotel at 2pm?

Ask for early check-in

or

Lunch
http://www.atheistfoundation.org.au/forums/showthread.php?t=13559

[Darwinsbulldog]

Ask for early check-in

or

Lunch
http://www.atheistfoundation.org.au/forums/showthread.php?t=13559
Most hotels will secure your luggage for you, and let you use the showers etc. [Except in a London hotel, who looked at moi as if I was crazy. Don't hotel staff know what it is like to spend 18 straight on a plane??]

[Quark]

Not counting on early check-in. Last time I stayed at the same hotel they wanted to charge me a whole extra night for it. We'll see how I go this time.

Lunch sounds good though! Thanks for the link :)

[Voltairine]

I have an early arrival in Melbourne and I'll be dumping my bags at the hotel. I'll also ask about the possibility of an earlier-than-2pm check-in; can't hurt.

[Darwinsbulldog]

Not counting on early check-in. Last time I stayed at the same hotel they wanted to charge me a whole extra night for it. We'll see how I go this time.

Lunch sounds good though! Thanks for the link :)
YHA has lockers for a dollar/day, and in some of them you can gain access to some of the toilets/showers without a key/keycard. So unless you want a snooze, there is no point to an early check in and forking out extra cash.

[Quark]

Yeah. I think I might just drop bag off at my hotel, then head out for breakfast and shopping before dropping in on the lunch. I miss Melbourne shopping.

[Darwinsbulldog]

Yeah. I think I might just drop bag off at my hotel, then head out for breakfast and shopping before dropping in on the lunch. I miss Melbourne shopping.
I had a redeye from London to Dubai, and all I could think of was sleep. When I got to the hotel room I lay on the bed for about 10 minutes, realising that I wanted exercise more than sleep. [ I never sleep on a plane, no matter how long, I doze but generally wake up within 10 minutes or less]. :eek:

[Darkchilde]

I have asked for an early check-in, since I will be in Melbourne on Monday morning. My plane arrives at 6 am, and I estimate that with the 30 minutes late arrival (as usual) getting luggage etc. I will be at the hotel around 9 am. I will definitely pay if they want to charge me an extra night. 30 hours of airports and planes...

[Darwinsbulldog]

I have asked for an early check-in, since I will be in Melbourne on Monday morning. My plane arrives at 6 am, and I estimate that with the 30 minutes late arrival (as usual) getting luggage etc. I will be at the hotel around 9 am. I will definitely pay if they want to charge me an extra night. 30 hours of airports and planes...
Lotsa exercise for you before you step on the plane, DC. Also, take some low dose aspirin [after clearing it with your doctor, to avoid Deep Vein Thrombosis]. Make sure you tense and stretch muscles at least every hour on the plane, and walk around as much as you can when there is a refueling stop. Have another aspirin after you land, then another good walk, as soon as you have checked in. Then a sleep. :thumbsup:

[gruber]

will be leaving on wednesday next week

[TaniaOK73]

Just got an email from Virgin telling me our flight has been rescheduled and we are now arriving in Melbourne 2 hrs later :(
Still make it in time but no time for recon! Damn it lol

[Voltairine]

Just got an email from Virgin telling me our flight has been rescheduled and we are now arriving in Melbourne 2 hrs later :(
Still make it in time but no time for recon! Damn it lol

That sucks! Did they give any reason?

I'm arriving an hour earlier because the airline "forgot" about the clocks going back! :facepalm:

[TaniaOK73]

They changed the flight schedule leaving from Port Macquarie which means a later flight from Sydney. I called them to express my extreme displeasure at arriving 2 hours later then expected, they did offer to get us on a flight on the Thursday night instead but I don't finish work in time :(
It's not really that much of a drama, I am just a bit of a control freak and don't like the plan being changed without my express permission!
I will drown my sorrows in Krispy Kreme between flights on Friday lol

[Voltairine]

This time next week I shall be walking the streets of Melbourne in a sleep-deprived stupor. ;)

[Darwinsbulldog]

This time next week I shall be walking the streets of Melbourne in a sleep-deprived stupor. ;)
You will fit right in.:) I was going down Elizabeth street towards Flinders in the rush hour...the train station vomited another billion Zombie-like commuters who headed up Liza street to the North, thus bowling DB over [well almost]. I had to take refuge in a McDonald's cafe foyer until the human Tsunami passed by! :eek:

[Voltairine]

I ain't worried, I've done Admiralty Station during rush hour.

http://www.ianhschan.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_0299-600x450.jpg

:D

[Darwinsbulldog]

:eek::eek::eek:

[Onlyatheory?]

Well, have my room booked from Monday to Monday. Unfortunately, work commitments mean I won't be in Melbun until brekky on Thursday and then have to leave on Sunday night (need a smiley that says just slightly ticked off!)

I tapped that....

[Worldslaziestbusker]

Spewin'. Had all gone to plan, pro.dev3 would have arrived today.

[crocoduck]

Usually I quite like the holidays and chocolate eggs of easter, but this year I am finding it annoyingly in the way of the GAC! Like if we could scrap it we could get there sooner :D

[HiltonT]

I'm in late Thursday and out via Great Ocean Road on Wednesday AM and Fri-Sun don't plan on getting much sleep at all - too many people to chat with over beer/coffee! :)

[Annie]

In less than eight hours I will be checking in for our flights. In 38 hours we will have landed! I love Melbourne!!! Woot!


Tapa GACing

[Darwinsbulldog]

In less than eight hours I will be checking in for our flights. In 38 hours we will have landed! I love Melbourne!!! Woot!


Tapa GACing
Bastards!

[Darkchilde]

I have safely landed in Melbourne. Currently at my hotel, had a nice much needed shower, going for some breakfast and walking around.

[tash3]

Leaving for melbourne tomorrow at 8;30. So excited.

[Darwinsbulldog]

Flying tommorow [Tues] morning , some uncivilised hour like 6. Eeeeekkk! Darkchilde will have bought up all the science books by then! :eek::eek::eek:

:)

[Voltairine]

Wanted: Tardis technology (the "bigger on the inside" one)


Tapa tapa talk

[tash3]

leaving rockhampton at 8:45 tues morming, 1 hour stop at Brisbane and then off to Melbourne. Should be Arriving around 1ish to drop my shit into my hotel room and i will then be heading straight to the Museum. So much to do and only 6 days to do it in.

[AndyP]

I leave brisbane friday, think I board the plane just after 12pm. Fly back home on Sunday. Sucks having no time off...

[gruber]

we're leaving tomorrow morning, ive got a 11 hour audiobook to keep me from going crazier from boredom :thumbsup:

[watnee]

Watnee will arrive muy pronto in the early A.M. Friday and after 2 and a bit days of giving 'ol Yahweh's nose a tweek will exit stage left rapidamente Sunday.:)

[tash3]

Well, i got to Melbourne yesterday and i am freezing. This is crazy. Went straight to the Museum (Loved it) and out to dinner.

[Praxis]

Well, i got to Melbourne yesterday and i am freezing. This is crazy. Went straight to the Museum (Loved it) and out to dinner.
Welcome to Melbourne! Apologies for the crappy weather - it's been one of those random arctic blasts Melbourne is known for :facepalm:

Have you been to the Art Gallery? It's on St Kilda Road, it's free, and it's awesome!

However, it's fining up and will be really gorgeous by Friday with temps in the high 20s for the duration of the GAC :)

[Darwinsbulldog]

Welcome to Melbourne! Apologies for the crappy weather - it's been one of those random arctic blasts Melbourne is known for :facepalm:

Have you been to the Art Gallery? It's on St Kilda Road, it's free, and it's awesome!

However, it's fining up and will be really gorgeous by Friday with temps in the high 20s for the duration of the GAC :)
The weather's brilliant IMHO...nice and cool. I am fed up with 35-42 degress in perth.

[Logic]

Well, i got to Melbourne yesterday and i am freezing. This is crazy. Went straight to the Museum (Loved it) and out to dinner.

Glad you had a good start to your trip.


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[wolty]

Hello to everyone arriving. We get there today, not quite sure of the time.


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[Darkchilde]

Went to the museum today, and loved it. Tomorrow I am going with the reddixes to teh aquarium.

[Praxis]

I love that people are already getting together and doing stuff!

Weather report is excellent! 25, 26 & 27c


GACing & Tapping

[Xeno]

Weather report is excellent! 25, 26 & 27c
Thanks, but at what hours? What will it be in the other hours?

[Onlyatheory?]

On my way at 6am!

[paperjester]

Arrived in Melbourne yesterday, have already been to Embiggen books, seen some stand up comedy and relaxed at a great wine bar. I love GACIng in Melbourne!

[lalajoy01]

I'm leaving Sydney soon but flight at 9am is delayed. Can't wait.

[Onlyatheory?]

Just arrived. Who turned the heat off?

I tapped that....

[prudie]

Stupid Jetstar cancelled my flight. Trying to book another one now!

[prudie]

Stupid Jetstar cancelled my flight. Trying to book another one now!

I see a number of flights cancelled or delayed. Divine intervention you think?
hahahahaha

[TimB]

I see a number of flights cancelled or delayed. Divine intervention you think?
hahahahaha

Could be - the lard moves in mysterious ways, more mysterious than our simple minds can understand!!

Me, the other half and the 7 month old will be flying down early Friday arvo.

Is there a prize for the youngest person at the conference? Can anyone beat 7 months old?