[Flashware]

Originally Posted by Mal

I've checked in a golf umbrella before. Was quite funny to see it spinning around the carousel with it's "J" tag. Made it home in one piece, and didn't see any baggage handlers using it for rain protection (it was a bit rainy that afternoon).

As we both arrive in MEL around the same time, let me know if you want to meet up. I'll be catching the Skybus, but as we're in different hotels and with planes possibly late not sure if there's any value there. Let me know. Otherwise I'll catch up with you on Sat.

Havn't decided whether I'm going straight from the airport to my hotel or loitering in the QP for a while and catching up with a few things.

I'd prefer not to checkin luggage ! I may have to head to our Melbourne office, but I won't find out till I hit ADL if that's happening; PM me your number and I'll give you a call when I land

[Bundy Bear]

Originally Posted by Mal

I've checked in a golf umbrella before. Was quite funny to see it spinning around the carousel with it's "J" tag. Made it home in one piece, and didn't see any baggage handlers using it for rain protection (it was a bit rainy that afternoon).

I have checked in an umbrella on a flight from Japan to Australia. I had only brought the umbrella that day and didn't want to have to throw it away. It was too long to fit in my other luggage so it was tagged which also included a priority and fragile stickers.

The umbrella cost me all of 400 Yen just over $4.00. I still got it.

[straitman]

A weather update.

Melbourne Forecast
Issued at 4:15 pm EST on Thursday 31 July 2008

Warning Summary
Nil

Forecast for Thursday evening
A shower or two developing. Fresh north to northwest wind.

Precis: Shower or two developing.

Forecast for Friday
Showery periods with local hail and the chance of a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy
with fresh northwest wind shifting gusty west to southwesterly during the
afternoon.

Precis: Showers. Windy.
City: Min 10 Max 14

Laverton: Min 8 Max 13 Yarra Glen: Min 7 Max 12
Tullamarine: Min 7 Max 13 Mt Dandenong: Min 6 Max 8
Watsonia: Min 7 Max 12 Scoresby: Min 7 Max 13
Frankston: Min 9 Max 12 Geelong: Min 8 Max 13

UV Alert: Nil , UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]

Saturday Few showers. Windy. Min 8 Max 13
Sunday Fine. Min 7 Max 15
Monday Few showers. Min 8 Max 14
Tuesday Shower or two. Min 8 Max 14
Wednesday Mainly fine. Min 7 Max 14
Thursday Mainly fine. Min 6 Max 15

Melbourne Forecast

[sydbloke]

Originally Posted by straitman

A weather update.

Saturday Few showers. Windy. Min 8 Max 13

Melbourne Forecast

Ummm... Sleep in or Golf?...

[dot]

Just to let folks know this is the list of attendees for Sat Lunch - apologies for leaving it so late to post this - work has been hectic and I only just got back from MNL:

• QF009
• straitman x 2
• Mal
• falconea x 2
• Dot (possibly with 2 x mini-dot if I can't find a baby sitter)
• jswong

I've already dropped the estimate down with the restaurant to 8, but any last minute alterations could probably be satisfied if you are not on the list and do want to go.

[QF009]

OK not sure how else to do this, but just in case anyone needs to get in touch with me for whatever reason, my number is 0412 543 060.

See y'all real soon!!

[THE TRIMMER]

Question? Will The Founder Of Aff Be Attending Any Events On The Weekend.

[JohnK]

Originally Posted by sydbloke

Ummm... Sleep in or Golf?...

Why would a little water falling down from the sky interrupt a golf game?

[anat0l]

May be a really stupid question, but is there a set dress code for the Dinner with the Industry?

[Bundy Bear]

Originally Posted by anat0l

May be a really stupid question, but is there a set dress code for the Dinner with the Industry?

Not T-Shirt, shorts and thongs because of how cold the weather is in Melbourne this weekend.