Forum Fest 2015 Melbourne

[kezza]

Just catching up on the forum and asking that you please add me to the list for accommodation.  Swanston looks good to me.  Apologies for the late notice.  Thankyou to all those doing all the research etc.

[judydawn]

Thanks kezza, will do.

[kmw]

Hi all we are a definite - 2 adults 1 child so we will need a room with a double & single for us which hotel we go with will come down to cost but as other said you don't spend a lot of time in them. 

When are members already committed planning on going - Thursday night or Friday? 

Also please add me to the wait list for the cooking class too totally missed that one.

[achookwoman]

Kerry, will definitely put you down for the cooking class as I have padded it a bit to keep the price down.
Will send you the bank details.
Looking forward to catching up with you and family again.

[Jamberie]

We are similar to kmw. Happy to go to either accommodation,  but final price will probably decide (as we will probably be staying longer than most, and with 2 rooms, hopefully space won't be a problem).
At this stage am thinking of staying 4-5 nights Thurs-Mon but depends on Vic school holidays (am hoping to see some tourist attractions during term to avoid crowds!)

[judydawn]

Cookie & I sent off 8 emails last night to those who had not yet committed to a room.  As a result, we have been able to add 3 more to the final list which consists of

Chookie & Ral
Gert          
Judy          
McMich & Don        
Gayle          
Narelle
CP (Denise)
Aussie Brenda
Katie & Richard
Uni
Jamberie & DH + 1 child
Cookie      
Bedlam (Denise) & Evan  
kezza
Trudy & Wayne
kmw (Kerry, Adrian & Alayna)
MF

So, at this stage we have 9 single rooms and 7 doubles - quite an impressive number with maybe more to come.  Chookie will liase with the hotel on Thursday so watch this space for the results of that, hopefully before the end of the working week.  It's important that anyone interested in joining us, adds their name to this list otherwise they will have to find their own accommodation at a later date.

[judydawn]

I thought I'd better make a list of Melbournites who have indicated they would be joining us during the FF but not requiring a room.
Any other locals I've missed who plan to do the same?  We will need numbers for our dinners so you will need to indicate your plans.

Kimmyh
Cuilidh
Wonder
bogie1
deedub

[cookie1]

I haven't booked my flights yet, but my plan is to come over on Thursday and leave on Monday. With the Emporium so close I will be shopping too, even though I will be there in August and very early December. 

[Cuilidh]

I was wondering if there has been any discussion on goodie bag/s yet? 

As I recall each participant brought along one gift to the value of $50.00 at Hobart last year, will this also be the case at Melbourne?  If so, I am definitely in.

[trudy]

Cookie, I think that we will also go over Thursday and leave Monday but will wait awhile before booking airfares.

[cookie1]

Marina, that is what we did. I think most , if not all were vouchers. Everyone was pleased with theirs. Some of the fellas joined in that part as well. We had Bunnings vouchers, I think Gert got one of those, Dymocks ones, Katie's ( I'm glad the boys didn't get that one). It's probably best if the voucher will work for everyone in all states. It was great fun.

[judydawn]

I think the gift cards or vouchers were a great idea, no problem finding room in our bags for one.  I propose that we do it again this year.

[trudy]

I think vouchers are a great idea.

[mcmich]

Vouchers are a great idea. 

[cookie1]

I second that. I'm sure everyone finds it easier. If anyone disagrees please say so.

Gert, you definitely deserve a Swanston room and I will take you to the Cocoon Bar and buy you a drink. Please remind me as I'm sure to forget.