Lax Jought Posted January 24, 2017 Share #121 Posted January 24, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Really enjoyed the company at the last meetup but I won't be able to make it this time. I'm not too far in Canberra but have my hands full at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 Hi Lax Jought, Take a look here AUSTRALASIAN ONE CHALLENGE - Advance Notice . I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
digbyhp Posted January 24, 2017 Share #122 Posted January 24, 2017 +1 for dinner, thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted January 24, 2017 Share #123 Posted January 24, 2017 I need to be at the official dinner too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted January 26, 2017 Share #124 Posted January 26, 2017 +1 for me too John. cheers, etc.. Dave S Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted January 28, 2017 Share #125 Posted January 28, 2017 Hi there, we've just got back from South Africa (see safari photo's on Facebook under "Photography by Tom Lane") and need to start planning for .... John (erl); we arrive on the evening of the 29th March and thought of staying at an airport hotel and getting a flight over to Tasmania the following morning, then coming back to Melbourne on the 5th April ready for the big event. (VB and Pies.) Everyone we've spoken to here says Tasmania is great and well worth a visit. Just wondered if you agreed. We would rent a car and spend time driving around ... if you could advise any particular places to visit we would appreciate it. ... Cheers, Tom The Australian island state of Tasmania has 4 of the top 10 tallest tree species in the world and is home to the tallest flowering plant in the world, the Eucalyptus regnans, which can measure 99.8 meters (327 feet) tall. Just for comparison, the tallest building in Tasmania’s capital city, Hobart, is only 73 meters high — this should give you an idea of the tree’s scale. Enjoy! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashGordonPhotography Posted January 30, 2017 Share #126 Posted January 30, 2017 +1 for dinner please ! Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashGordonPhotography Posted January 30, 2017 Share #127 Posted January 30, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Flights and accommodation booked. Friday AM to Sunday afternoon. Also booked at the Travel Lodge. Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
105012 Posted January 30, 2017 Share #128 Posted January 30, 2017 Hi Erl My bookings are all done and +1 for the dinner. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted January 30, 2017 Share #129 Posted January 30, 2017 We're thinking of staying in the Southbank Travelodge and wondered if anyone else was staying there. John (Erl) would this be a convenient hotel for the challenge and everything? Appreciate comments and looking forward to meeting everyone in Aus. Cheers, Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted January 30, 2017 Share #130 Posted January 30, 2017 Tom some of the Aussies are staying there. This area of Melbourne is called Southbank (of the Yarra River) and it is a short stroll by footbridge to the southern edge of the CBD. Is a very popular area with lots of eateries too.Erl will be able to advise on venues where the Challenge activities are planned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted January 30, 2017 Share #131 Posted January 30, 2017 Last but not least: would you recommend we have Velcro soled shoes, or magnetic soles to make sure we don't fall off the earth? Cheers, Tom Tom yes it will be safe to take off the velcro or magnetic soled shoes that you need at home on your upside down part of the planet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted January 30, 2017 Share #132 Posted January 30, 2017 So far at the Travelodge Southbank..Hardy, Geoff, David, Gordon...Tom(?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted January 31, 2017 Share #133 Posted January 31, 2017 Thanks for the response guys, we'll also book the Travelodge Southbank. Cheers, Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted January 31, 2017 Share #134 Posted January 31, 2017 Booked; arriving on Thursday the 6th from Hobart and leaving on Monday the 10th for ????? Cheers, Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StS Posted January 31, 2017 Share #135 Posted January 31, 2017 Having discovered, that I need an international driving license on top of my EU license and that mine has just expired, it might be a good idea to check the same for yourself... Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted January 31, 2017 Share #136 Posted January 31, 2017 Thanks for the advise Stefan, I will check but I'm sure that last time I went, back in 2000 I was okay with just my British License. I guess you already know that you need visit visa. We need to apply for ours, but I believe it can now be done electronically, as opposed to going to London which we had to do last time. Looking forward to catching up with you in Melbourne. If you've not already done so you may wish to consider using the Travelodge Southbank as a number of us are staying there. Cheers, Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StS Posted January 31, 2017 Share #137 Posted January 31, 2017 Thanks Tom, I've got an e-visitor visum granted, not sure, what happens, when I'm coming myself, instead of my avatar, but we'll see Travelodge Southbank it is then for Melbourne. Looking forward to meet you again and safe travels up to then (I guess the plural for travel is really appropriate for Eileen and you) Cheers Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share #138 Posted January 31, 2017 I spent yesterday tramping the city interviewing maitres and their restaurants etc for our formal dinner. I am waiting for their quotes to come in so I can select a suitable venue, based on price, ambience, location, etc. As soon as I get an overview, I will perhaps solicit a few opinions here as to which might suit us. Some of the local Aussie shooters and interstates ones may have opinions there would share. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lax Jought Posted February 1, 2017 Share #139 Posted February 1, 2017 Dammit, I want to come. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted February 1, 2017 Share #140 Posted February 1, 2017 Dammit, I want to come. Then come. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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