Next step in the master plan .......
Jun 16th 2005, 5:29 pm
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Originally Posted by Jim2004
Yeah I spoke to a bloke tonight who's just arrived in the UK from Oz. Originally born in the UK, but left for Sydney when he was 7. He spoke well about Oz, and said he'd had many a holiday on the GC, again spoke well of 
He said Winters in Sydney was mild compared to here, but also agreed TGC would be warmer. He reckoned it won't drop below 10C in the eve on TGC and 20C odd in the day ?!!?
Sounds ok I spose ....
He said Winters in Sydney was mild compared to here, but also agreed TGC would be warmer. He reckoned it won't drop below 10C in the eve on TGC and 20C odd in the day ?!!?
Sounds ok I spose ....
However, last nights lowest on the Gold Coast was 6.1°C
At about 6am though
Jun 16th 2005, 5:47 pm
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Re: Next step in the master plan .......
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
I put the heating on for about an hour this morning, it was down to 10.4 °C at 7am. It was dropping from 13.9 °C at midnight until 7am when it began to pick up again. The high point today was 20.7 °C at 1.40pm.
However, last nights lowest on the Gold Coast was 6.1°C At about 6am though
However, last nights lowest on the Gold Coast was 6.1°C
At about 6am though Sleep calls, Good Afternoon
Jun 16th 2005, 5:48 pm
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Re: Next step in the master plan .......
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
it was down to 10.4 °C at 7am. It was dropping from 13.9 °C at midnight until 7am when it began to pick up again. The high point today was 20.7 °C at 1.40pm.
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Jun 16th 2005, 6:05 pm
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Originally Posted by JackTheLad
I get the disturbing idea that you have a PC with a USB Themometer by your bedside
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No, just access to the Cleveland Weather station, amongst others http://www.wunderground.com/weathers...p?ID=IQLDBRIS2
It has half hourly updates
Jun 16th 2005, 6:41 pm
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Re: Next step in the master plan .......
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
Hi Paul,
Sounds like you may miss the Brisbane meet on July 16th then
Sounds like you may miss the Brisbane meet on July 16th then
I've had to jump out of bed and run down to post this. I've just spoke to the other half about how if we'd of been out in the Brissie area on the 16th of July we mighta been able to go to the Brissie meet up, how cool would that've been!
Well it appears I have got my dates all muddled up and the boy is going away on the 16th of AUGUST!! ........ den den deeer!
Altho now wondering will a winging Pom be allowed in ?!? ...lol
All to go for if I get an invite !?
As I say, that would simply be the best!
I see tomorrow is now gonna be set on finding flights, accomodation, or even one of those nice package deals ?!?!
Oh wow!
sleep now, 2nd attempt!
Jun 16th 2005, 6:48 pm
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LOL
Jun 16th 2005, 7:52 pm
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Re: Next step in the master plan .......
Originally Posted by Jim2004
LOL
Admire your determination - as ever - but concerned at your expenditure - as ever....so.....
Why don't you go after the 15th August - (I know you won't be able to go exactly then because of your son's trip).
After the 15th many airlines' prices come down - you save at least £100 per ticket (the timing affects us too - so I've done some reserach!).
Wouldn't want you wasting £3-£400 for the sake of a few weeks.
Jun 16th 2005, 8:02 pm
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Re: Next step in the master plan .......
Originally Posted by Jim2004
Hi Claire, sorry missed this post earlier
Yeah don't worry I'm sure I'll be frequenting the odd cyber cafe while we're there, I'll keep my eyes peeled
I hope to take loads of pic's so will no doubt post them upon return.
Now we just gotta try and sort out the 'right' time to go ?!
Weather being such a big reason, end of July/ Beg of August has to be fav (middle of Winter I guess!) as that's when we want to REALLY see it. We all know it will be nice in the summer, but HOW cold will it get in the Winter on The Gold Coast ?!? .... I've heard/read conflicting reports, but gotta be better than Winter here!
I feel another bashing coming for slating the UK
...lol
I just have to do a little juggling with dates as my mum is having a 60th party early July, and my boy is going away with the army cadets on the 16th of July for 10 days, maybe when he returns.
We'll see!
Yeah don't worry I'm sure I'll be frequenting the odd cyber cafe while we're there, I'll keep my eyes peeled
I hope to take loads of pic's so will no doubt post them upon return.
Now we just gotta try and sort out the 'right' time to go ?!
Weather being such a big reason, end of July/ Beg of August has to be fav (middle of Winter I guess!) as that's when we want to REALLY see it. We all know it will be nice in the summer, but HOW cold will it get in the Winter on The Gold Coast ?!? .... I've heard/read conflicting reports, but gotta be better than Winter here!
I feel another bashing coming for slating the UK
...lolI just have to do a little juggling with dates as my mum is having a 60th party early July, and my boy is going away with the army cadets on the 16th of July for 10 days, maybe when he returns.
We'll see!
Mum says she is freezing today! LOL its dropped to 21 degrees on the GC!
Claire
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Jun 16th 2005, 8:05 pm
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Re: Next step in the master plan .......
Originally Posted by NKSK
Admire your determination - as ever - but concerned at your expenditure - as ever....so.....
Why don't you go after the 15th August - (I know you won't be able to go exactly then because of your son's trip).
After the 15th many airlines' prices come down - you save at least £100 per ticket (the timing affects us too - so I've done some reserach!).
Wouldn't want you wasting £3-£400 for the sake of a few weeks.
Why don't you go after the 15th August - (I know you won't be able to go exactly then because of your son's trip).
After the 15th many airlines' prices come down - you save at least £100 per ticket (the timing affects us too - so I've done some reserach!).
Wouldn't want you wasting £3-£400 for the sake of a few weeks.
Cheapest flights we've found go on the 10th August with Malaysian
Jun 16th 2005, 9:08 pm
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Well adrenalin I think is stopping me from sleeping ...lol, so I am back to the PC.
Well if flights are gonna be a LOT lower in Aug then I guess we'll have to take this into consideration. I'm gonna have a lil look around now, well untill I fall asleep in the chair! ...lol
I was looking at prices a few months ago and when I Googled 'Australia Package Deal' I recall finding some VERY reasonable deals. I must admit I didn't check them out thoroughly, but on the surface they DID look decent!
I'll see what's about tho.
Oh and Claire, 21 is terrible! ...... just terrible! ...
Well if flights are gonna be a LOT lower in Aug then I guess we'll have to take this into consideration. I'm gonna have a lil look around now, well untill I fall asleep in the chair! ...lol
I was looking at prices a few months ago and when I Googled 'Australia Package Deal' I recall finding some VERY reasonable deals. I must admit I didn't check them out thoroughly, but on the surface they DID look decent!
I'll see what's about tho.
Oh and Claire, 21 is terrible! ...... just terrible! ...
Jun 17th 2005, 10:10 am
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Dates don't coincide with the Brissie meet but so far I've seen this:
20th July - 10th August
2 adults, 2 kids, 3 weeks at the Sea World Nara resort - £1,180 each inc all taxes and stuff!
Sounds good to me, but maybe its a dive! ...lol
So far don't see any flight prices under £650 and most are in the £800 - £900 each ....
I'm off to work and will be back later,
Any views on the price anyone?
Thanks
but so far I've seen this: 20th July - 10th August
2 adults, 2 kids, 3 weeks at the Sea World Nara resort - £1,180 each inc all taxes and stuff!
Sounds good to me, but maybe its a dive! ...lol
So far don't see any flight prices under £650 and most are in the £800 - £900 each ....
I'm off to work and will be back later,
Any views on the price anyone?
Thanks
Jun 17th 2005, 1:42 pm
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Re: Next step in the master plan .......
Originally Posted by Jim2004
3 weeks at the Sea World Nara resort
Jun 17th 2005, 3:03 pm
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Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
That part on its own would cost you from about $3,500 for 2 adults and 2 kids.
flights are via Dubai with hardly a stop over, but that's fine.
My partner is sayin "quick, book it before it goes!" ...lol, but It seems to good ?!?!
Also this is for 21 days, but with time in the air it's only 19 nights in the hotel. An extra day is something like £18 ea so I'm wondering if we should go for the extra 2 days overall giving us a full 3 weeks there ....... altho also wondering am I getting greedy! ..lol
I can go back from leaving on the 20th to the 16th and it still comes up, but go before the 16th and no show!
I have to admit I'm itching! ...lol
Hotel looks nice on the web, any idea personally?
Jun 17th 2005, 3:24 pm
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Re: Next step in the master plan .......
Originally Posted by Jim2004
Hi
My partner is sayin "quick, book it before it goes!" ...lol, but It seems to good ?!?!
Also this is for 21 days, but with time in the air it's only 19 nights in the hotel. An extra day is something like £18 ea so I'm wondering if we should go for the extra 2 days overall giving us a full 3 weeks there ....... altho also wondering am I getting greedy! ..lol
My partner is sayin "quick, book it before it goes!" ...lol, but It seems to good ?!?!
Also this is for 21 days, but with time in the air it's only 19 nights in the hotel. An extra day is something like £18 ea so I'm wondering if we should go for the extra 2 days overall giving us a full 3 weeks there ....... altho also wondering am I getting greedy! ..lol
Jim the gold coast is absolutely jammed full of apartments, why not take a 2 bed holiday apartment, with the big benefit of being able to buy normally priced groceries and cook them. 4 people staying in a hotel and eating out every meal would cost a bloody fortune. Also why book the 3 weeks first? you might hate the gold coast, and want to move on to other places, august is off season and accom will be easy to get.
Jun 17th 2005, 3:32 pm
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Originally Posted by jad n rich
Jim the gold coast is absolutely jammed full of apartments, why not take a 2 bed holiday apartment, with the big benefit of being able to buy normally priced groceries and cook them. 4 people staying in a hotel and eating out every meal would cost a bloody fortune. Also why book the 3 weeks first? you might hate the gold coast, and want to move on to other places, august is off season and accom will be easy to get.
As to not liking the GC, well we're gonna study in either Brissie or TGC, we GOTTA like it! ...lol
I appreciate NONE of us will know if we do or don't till we get there and spend a bit of time, but I just keep hearing good things about the place, well apart from TGC being VERY commercialised, but expect that, we wouldn't be living right on it, but a nearby sub I guess.
I spoke to 2 Aussies tonight. One from Melbourne, but spent 6 yrs on TGC, and the other lived in Brissie for 20 yrs. BOTH spoke very highly of TGC AND Brissie. Also BOTH said with the heat out there tonight, it made them think of home
