Forum Fest 2015 Melbourne

[Cuilidh]

Just yesterday I read the address and relevant details for Alyce's cooking class but cannot find it anywhere now ...    Can it be posted again please.  Thanks.

[gertbysea]

You make me laugh cookie! 5 minutes in a chocolate  shop is about 4 minutes and 45 seconds too long for me.

I need to buy something special for my DD who is moving into the "old farts" village while I am away to look after the dog. Plus her birthday is coming up.

Cairns  is a wasteland for any decent shops so I am looking forward to some window shopping, a visit to the MAC counter in Myer and eating in a few decent restaurants of which there are very few in Cairns. I have need of absolutely nothing but a nice break away and to see my best buddies. I see all of you dancing on my fridge every day.



Gert

[judydawn]

Marina,  the details have also been posted in the first posting on page 1. When all other details have been posted we can post an itinerary for you all to print out.

Great picture Gert, looking forward to seeing everyone again.

[achookwoman]

Marina. Info about cooking class is on the first page. 

[Cuilidh]

Got it!  Thanks Judy and Chookie, I had forgotten I had checked out page 1 yesterday and, obviously, that is where it was all along.  Ah well, I must get used to senior moments I guess.

[cookie1]

Ouch, the print on my iPad is so tiny I can. Are ly read it this morning.

I have received a reply  from the man doing our booking about dinner. He can't find any information so I will email him a copy of what Chookie received from Sarah early on. He is very good and prompt so there will be no worries.

Gert I know how much you enjoy chocolate!!!!  The Mac counter isn't far away and there is also a great Mac shop up in Melbourne Central too. I know as DD uses Mac and I use their foundation.   

[cookie1]

I've come onto the big computer and now everything is far too big. I can't win.

Ladies, I can't find the  email bit that says the hotel was going to do a meal for us to let Owen at the Swanston know. If anyone can, would you let me know please. He has taken over from Sarah and things seem a bit messy.
I need to send him numbers as soon as possible please. I will start a list for Saturday evenings meal and if I miss you please add yourself in another post.

Cookie
Judy
Gert
Chookie and Ral
Denise and Evan
Cream Puff and DH??
Kezza
Kerry and DH??
Uni
Marina
Wonder
Kimmy??
Gayle
Brenda
Trudy and Wayne
MF

I might email these numbers to Owen for starters and see what they will do for us. My feeling is that as long as they have the booking the food can be settled later. If some small businesses ran like these larger businesses they would soon be out of business. Will keep you informed. I have to go out for a few hours but will up0date when I get home.

[Katiej]

Cookie - everything does seem big on this page.

Its in a post from Judy, on page 20 of this thread
I will pm it to you.

Owen was very helpful when I had to contact him to cancel our accommodation when we found out we couldn't make it.

[cookie1]

Thanks so much Katie. I would have gone out but Jeninwa rang and we were chatting. So I've completed the email to Owen. Yes Katie he does seem very nice and helpful.
Thanks again Katie.


I have given Owen the number for dinner as being around 21 give or take a couple. I'm sure we can give him the final number on  Friday.

[Wonder]

I've made a booking at Red Spice Road QV (37 Artemis Lane) for 15 at 6.00pm (out at 7.45pm) for the Friday night. They do open at 5 so if we want to go a little earlier I can check that will be OK, and I'll also look into any bars that are close by for post dinner drinks, or we can just go back to the hotel which is only a 5 - 10 min walk.

I wasn't sure who was interested so booked for 15 as a starting point, and I can add to it if there's a few extras. The list below has 20 but I think there are a few on their that won't be coming along. If people could confirm if they are interested that would be great.
Cookie (yes)
Judy
Gert (yes)
Chookie and Ral (yes)
Denise and Evan (yes)
Cream Puff and DH?? (yes)
Kezza & Colette (yes)
Kerry and DH?? (Yes + 1child)
Uni (yes)
Marina
Wonder (yes)
Kimmy?? (no)
Gayle (yes)
Brenda
Trudy and Wayne (yes)
MF (yes? to be confirmed)

[gertbysea]

Yes please.

Gert

[CreamPuff63]

I'd say we will probably meet up with DD for dinner and then join the revelry afterwards

[cookie1]

Yes for me please Wonder.   It will probably be a yes from Kezza too.

[achookwoman]

Yes, Chookie and Ral, Wonder, thanks.

[achookwoman]

Cookie, on the 10 th March this is basically what Sarah sent me.
Dinner request for 24 th.  2 courses at $44 per person, or 3 courses at $54  per person. And the menu would be sent out closer to the date.

Also of interest is parking. $15 self parking, ( per exit - 24 hours), $35 Valet parking per 24 hours.

Also Breakfast, $18 net per person( pre booked), $25 direct.

Also, WiFi $15 per 24 hours per room.

I also believe that the real value of the rooms will be set closer to date.
Hope this helps.