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Old Jul 20th, 2014, 01:50 PM
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ahotpoet, I see you are in Florida. Wonder where? We are in the Ft Lauderdale area.
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Old Jul 20th, 2014, 02:42 PM
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I'd like to think I played a small part in this trend of Sydney sider GTGs at the MCA
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Old Jul 20th, 2014, 02:56 PM
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You certainly did toucan2! Such a trend setter!
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Old Jul 20th, 2014, 04:23 PM
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Toucan2, where are you. Will you be there in Sydney?
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Old Jul 20th, 2014, 05:38 PM
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rncheryl, sadly, no. But I was there last New Year's Eve and had a wonderful lunch at the MCA and a mini-GTG. Great view, good food, and better company.
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Old Jul 21st, 2014, 02:47 PM
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Cheryl, You have mail! I am in Clearwater.

I am putting this GTG on my calendar on my phone. Let's hope all falls into place!I should go to the lounge and ask everyone to say a prayer for me to get to Australia. LOL
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Old Jul 23rd, 2014, 04:57 AM
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I did it! I booked my cruise. See you all on the 21st. Can't wait.
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Old Jul 23rd, 2014, 06:17 AM
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Ahotpoet, good for you. Looking forward to it!
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Old Jul 23rd, 2014, 05:15 PM
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Well done! See you in October!
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Old Jul 23rd, 2014, 06:40 PM
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Thanks ladies.
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Old Jul 28th, 2014, 03:12 PM
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I was thinking, should we post this in the lounge as well? Maybe Clifton will come. Where does he live?
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Old Jul 28th, 2014, 04:44 PM
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He lives in Melbourne.
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Old Jul 28th, 2014, 09:21 PM
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Okay, so lunch at the MCA on Tuesday.
What would you envisage that entails ?
Ending at say 4.00 pm or thereabouts ? Or do these GTGs last a bit longer ?

Tiger air has a $24 special offer each way on Tuesday/Wednesdays in October... I might just be able to make it, 1.5 hr from the Gold Coast, arrive at 11.30, fly home at 18.30.

rncheryl, I've read some of your reports - you sound like a fun person, convince me this is a good idea !
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Old Jul 29th, 2014, 12:13 AM
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It's a great idea, Sartoric!

I think people will stay as long as they can ... but 4pm would probably be stumps.

And it's footsteps to Circular Quay for a train for you coming & going from the airport.

Let's see if we can get Stormbird down too!
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Old Jul 29th, 2014, 12:26 AM
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Okay Stormbird, how about it ? He he....

Will you be there Bokhara2 ?
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Old Jul 29th, 2014, 01:14 AM
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Wouldn't miss it for quids, Sartoric.
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Old Jul 29th, 2014, 11:16 AM
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Thanks Bokhara. I'll be in Melbourne for 1 day on Oct 24th. Let's have a GTG there as well.

I don't have to be anywhere after. Does somebody want to go for a walkabout after? BTW Can anybody suggest a good clean central safe budget (approx $100 night)place to stay? I arrive in Sydney on October 10.
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Old Jul 29th, 2014, 12:38 PM
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ahotpoet, Try this instead of a budget hotel. It's a really great youth hostel in a fantastic location. Ensuite rooms are available.

http://www.yha.com.au/hostels/nsw/sy...ydney-harbour/

I'll let you know about a walk a bit closer to the date.
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Old Jul 30th, 2014, 04:12 PM
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Mmmmm very tempting - everyone has cheap fares that day and I will have a couple of TOIL days due as I will be working the full weekend before that.

Will get back to you soon.
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Old Jul 30th, 2014, 04:29 PM
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Sartoric: anyone who can use "envisage" and "entails" in the same sentence is my kind of guy (Gal?).

Us Americans will be "gobsmacked" with all you Aussies.

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