Forum Fest 2015 Melbourne

[djinni373]

Yes to the dinners thank you Wonder and Cookie.

Michele I've just looked back to read your news. So sorry you won't be at FF. You'll be missed. Take care

[fundj&e]

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.

WTH no free wifi

i called today and they said $15.00 for Breakfast

[fundj&e]

Yes to the dinners for me too thanks

[cookie1]

Thanks Chookie. Katie helped me find the information and I sent a copy on to Owen. Hopefully he will get back to me tomorrow  I asked him to make the reservation for us and we can go from there.

[judydawn]

I can't believe how much hotels charge for wi-fi, it's not as if people sit in their room all day using their computers.

I hope we're all going to be charged $15 for our breakfast Uni, we were quoted $18 as you saw in Chookie's posting.

[kmw]

Yes for both dinners for Adrian & I.  Also could you please include a seat for Alayna but not count her food - thanks 

[Cuilidh]

I just posted this on Uni's thread following a discussion on what clothes to pack for the FF weekend, but I have copied it as it should really belong here:

If the current weather pattern carries through to next week you will have to pack for all weather conditions.  It is totally unpredictable at the moment, although warming up, it can be 30+ one day and drop down to high teens low 20s the next.  Judy did a minimum / maximum forecast a day or two ago, I have just had a look at this again and the min / max temperatures, starting at today and going through to next Wednesday are:

18 / 34 sunny
20 / 26 rain
12 / 20 showers
9 / 20 sunny
10 / 26 cloudy
15 / 25 rain
13 / 21 rain

And the longer range forecast is indicating the possibiilty of showers throughout the FF weekend.  So, there you have it, typical Melbourne weather in a nutshell!

[cookie1]

As you say Marina, typical Melbourne weather. That is what makes Melbourne so special, several seasons in a day.

[cookie1]

I've just had a call from the lady in charge of our dinner on Saturday night. She is making the booking for 23+1. She is sending me through menu ideas today. I'll let you know as soon as I get them.

[CreamPuff63]

An alternative to getting the wifi in your hotel room is to tether your mobile to your device. You are using data though so if you don't have much data in your plan you may go over, and then it could cost you more than the hotel wifi depending on your provider...if you are only using it very briefly though its probably not going to use much

[judydawn]

Like most people, I have 4G so not a problem for me.  I just think paying for wi-fi anywhere is a rip off.

[cookie1]

I have 3G and it works well at the hotel.

[Bedlam]

It has been a hot one today in Melbourne. We have arrived at the Mornington Peninsula it feels very humid.
Looking forward to seeing everyone.

[judydawn]

You have a bit of a wait for the rest of us Denise but glad to hear you've arrived safely.  Enjoy your week.

[Bedlam]

We are staying for a week at the napean country club Judy.  We plan to sight see this area and visit Cloudehill  nursery where my son proposed earlier this year.
Driving the Nullarbor was a terrific experience and lovely to share with my dearest. 
Looking forward to seeing everyone too.
Memories of Forumfest of past, I took DH to Hahndorf, sunny this time!