Forum Fest 2014 tentative attendee

[Emme]

I have just added another night to my accomodation  Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee so now leaving on the Monday morning to come home 

I won't get into Hobart till lunch time on the Friday so will probably do some shopping in the afternoon and catch up at dinner Friday evening.  Saturday at the market and because of walking difficulties may get a taxi there.  Will pass on Mona and will be at the dinner on Saturday evening.  I am happy to do what ever on the Sunday.  I am sorry I have not been able to contribute to ideas for Hobart but as I am so out of touch with what is there  I would not feel comfortable recommending places.  A big thank you to Gert and Jen for all your trouble.      Looking forward to meeting you all

[cookie1]

It's sounding very exciting. I don't think we will have much trouble keeping ourselves occupied, that is if we can stop talking. 
Bedlam, I wish my DH would come. 

[judydawn]

Great news Marie.

[gertbysea]

Lovely Marie.  If you won't get into Hobart until 1200 perhaps you could make it on your own to the Frogmore Winery just outside of Hobart for lunch....that is if that is where Jen is planning.

That winery is quite beautiful and an interesting gallery upstairs. The wine is great, lovely views and very interesting staff. http://www.frogmorecreek.com.au

Will we be going to church Sunday morning?

Gert

[jeninwa]

There is St David’s Cathedral, It is a quiet place in the heart of Hobart where you can connect with God, contemplate, meditate, pray or just walk around and look.  The cathedral is open every day.

[gertbysea]

Thanks for that Jen. God might be surprised to see me there but is is a lovely church. The Tassie Symphony has played  there and the organ is one of the finest  in Australia. And it is in an interesting area for a look see..

Gert

[cookie1]

May I sleep in instead of going to church? I don't want to be responsible for the collapse of a lovely church.

[gertbysea]

Sure  ya can cookie.

Gert

[Katiej]

Thanks Gert & Jen for organising, greatly appreciated!

Richard and I are in for Thursdays dinner, Fridays tour, lunch and afternoon tea, Saturdays visit to the market, Mona and dinner. We will probably skip the big hotel breakfasts each day, as that is too much food and I need to save room for lunch and dinner!

Depending in what is happening on Sunday we may do our own thing, as Richard has some things he wants to do - like a tour of the Cascade Brewery. We are spending nearly two weeks in Tassie, with the forum fest being at the end of our holiday. We are both looking forward to it, Richard had such a great time at the dinner in Adelaide last year & he is looking to seeing everyone again.

[gertbysea]

And we are looking forward to seeing Richard!

Gert

[kmw]

Thanks Gert & Jen for the organising.

I will be travelling with with my DH Adrian & 2 year old DD Alayna. So will have to juggle some things around her but Adrian great in saying it's my few days & is happy for me to go off and do things with the group.

Thursday night - count me in & depending where we go if ok with the group Adrian & Alayna join us at least for the first part of the night until Alayna needs to go to bed.

Friday - tour, lunch & afternoon tea count me in. Frogmore Winery is wonderful & I love their sparkling plus it is a beautiful setting.

Saturday - yes to the market but no to MONA as we have been there before. Dinner that night for one.

Sunday - we will drop in for coffee wherever you end up as we are normally up by 7 with Alayna which may be a tad to early for breakfast 😉

[jeninwa]

Kmw your DH and DD would be more than welcome to join us.

Gert and I have organized the bus trip for Friday, I will let you no cost when we get final numbers.
Don't forget the cut off date is the end of this month.

As only a few are interested in going to Mona I thought it might be easier if you did your own booking.

http://www.mona.net.au/visit/getting-here

[jeninwa]

Bus trip is just about organised just have a question about lunch does anyone have any allergies or dietary requirements?

[judydawn]

Not with me Jen but I don't eat all that funny food Gert eats 

[cookie1]

No allergies here either Jeninwa.