Patrick Cox Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Not sure if this is the correct place for this, if not Mods please move it to the correct place. When VOZ was all the rage a group of members had a gathering at the St George Rowers Club. A great night was had by all and it was good to put faces to nicknames. At one stage there was even a Rogues Gallery on the old VOZ forums. I have been thinking maybe the OZx and ORBX forum members could have a get together somewhere in Sydney. Perhaps a daytime gathering somewhere where we could have a BBQ and bring the family. Or maybe a night time gathering which would require a booking somewhere and a lot more planning. In some cases it would mean members having to find overnight accommodation. Any input as to what we shoud try would be great. I will put my hand up but will need some help with the organising as I am not a Sydney local. Maybe members in other states can do the same thing What do you think. You never know you may even get to meet JV and the Batman :whistle:. Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRIS - David Brice Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Not to hijack your post Aussieman, but rather than duplicate the post, I'd love to also see a VIC meetup.. Heck, I've been playing with the idea of a flightsim club down in the Melbourne area for a while...bring my PC, do some tutorials, fly some planes etc.. Heck, what does everyone think of the ideas.. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kae Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 hey hey.. you never know Pat what might already be brewing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan2 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I wouldnt mind a Mebourne -ish area get together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyH Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Not to hijack your post Aussieman, but rather than duplicate the post, I'd love to also see a VIC meetup.. Heck, I've been playing with the idea of a flightsim club down in the Melbourne area for a while...bring my PC, do some tutorials, fly some planes etc.. Heck, what does everyone think of the ideas.. lol David, I would be in that! I look after my 81 y.o. housebound foster mother, and I could not get to Sydney Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice_King Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I'll be in Melbourne 14th for a few days is that too soon to get sumfin orjamised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan2 Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Not as far as Im concerned . Just in case - what area are you heading for Mozz ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice_King Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I'll in the Tullamarine area at the Formula one motel at some stage Not sure as I can't exactly say what I am up to but photography for orbx scenery is a clue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Farmer Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Sounds good.In Oct.2006 I attended a Flightsim Expo at Jupiters Casino on the Gold Coast which I enjoyed very much.Been thinking it would be great to have a similar event or a forum get together in the near future. Perth W.A.,any interest? Sydney,Melbourne is ok for me. Cheers,B_F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan2 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Mozz, I'll send a pm. Dave - meeting , tutorials , sounds great to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kae Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Got my schedule for next week, it'll be hard to do it for a weekday, so I have asked for a day off in the week after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Lampard Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Hi Pat, It sounds like a good idea to me, even though im in Brizzy. Last year i went to the Flight sim expo, and that was a great event. The people you got to meet and products you get to see, was great. Every tuesday, I join a multiplayer session, where we do flights around the world mainly in the pmdg 747, and you learn a lot, from talking to other simmers. I doubt i would be able to get to sydney or melbourne as im only 14 and, only been on a plane 1 when i was little. And my family find it a tad expensive to fly to melbourne Cheers, Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kae Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Next week will be touch and go for me so I have put in for a weekday off in the week after once I know which day, I will organise the gathering at the St George Rowers :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAviator Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 so i s'pose 17yr olds won't be able to come? oh well, i'll just wait till next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Lehmann (FSS) Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Next week will be touch and go for me so I have put in for a weekday off in the week after once I know which day, I will organise the gathering at the St George Rowers :) I'm in, however (by special order) any day but Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kae Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I could not do Friday either so that is out anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Meson Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Hey Guys, Love to be included, easy for me located just South of YMML, any place and time Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Cox Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 Jay and Adrian I was thinking in terms of a weekend which would be more convenient for those who live outside Sydney and would like to attend without having to worry about work the next day. Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Lehmann (FSS) Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I'm good most days except Friday evening. So I'll pass the ball to Jay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_A Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Why not have a word with the guys at Plane Crazy Down Under http://www.planecrazydownunder.com/ -- they are based in Melbourne, and are always raving about the Flight Experience sim there. You could get them raving about a proper sim too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Cox Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 I would like to thank all you wonderful people who hijacked this thread. It was started with the intention of organising a get together for our NSW members. But it appears the Mexican brigade continue to do what Victorians do to things NSW. As of now I am no longer interested in a get together in NSW. Thank you everyone. Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kae Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Don't be like that Pat, we can share a thread I am sure when the date has been set you will come ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Venema Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 I would like to thank all you wonderful people who hijacked this thread. It was started with the intention of organising a get together for our NSW members. But it appears the Mexican brigade continue to do what Victorians do to things NSW. As of now I am no longer interested in a get together in NSW. Thank you everyone. Cheers Pat A little insight for you Pat... Last Sunday, February 28th, I asked Jay to organise a post-release drinks session at the Rower's Club. This was to be purely a private drinks session for Orbx staff to relax after what was a hectic lead-up period to PNW's release. Matt Tomkins and I intended to fly up to join our northern colleagues. So in fact, my request to Jay to arrange a meeting at the very same venue pre-dates your post by about 3 days - very much a nice coincidence. In light of your post, I asked Jay to open it up to anyone of our customers who wish to attend, be they in NSW, ACT or anywhere really. We've been working around Jay's busy work roster and we are still not 100% sure of the day and time. So really, your "mexican" and other comments are really unecessary, and have irked me somewhat. Please try next time, to engage brain before putting mouth (or keyboard) in gear. And indeed, if other folks were inspired to organise similar meetings in other states, surely that is a good thing too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kae Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 At this stage it is looking like Saturday or Wednesday will be a goer... will confirm on Monday :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca22au Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 I'd do my damdest to get down from Bris to Sydney. Unfortunately I'd probably find Melb a bit too expensive, given that I am now a poor old pensioner (handkerchief wringing wet, sob). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Cox Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 Please try next time, to engage brain before putting mouth (or keyboard) in gear. John, my brain was well and truly engaged when I made that post. When I started this thread I was not aware of anything else being organised and was interested in organising something for the forum members to enjoy a bit of a get together. I am just disappointed about the way it drifeted to everything but the inteded subject. If my post has struck a raw nerve then I apologise. As for mentioning the Rowers Club it is because I remember the great night we had there a few years back. I also mentioned meeting at a park somewhere so it could become a family day. Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Eccleston Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Count me in for a NSW gathering. I would look forward to meeting some of the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Harris Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 I should be able to make it also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Venema Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 I can make the Saturday, not the Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kae Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Ok well fingers crossed for the Saturday then :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Sounds interesting - hope to make it. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plexi1 Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 I wish I could take part, but it is a little bit too far away for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spirit Flyer_old Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 So...what's the chance of having the next one in New Brunswick? :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-WCE Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 This sounds interesting, would be cool to meet the other forum members Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kae Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Ok, it turns out for Wednesday for me this week, which is not convenient for John so I have put in for the next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Harris Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Thats better for me, I am on duty for the Blues and roots festival this weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Eccleston Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Is this a confirmed event, and if so, can we have a definitive time and place so there are no misunderstandings or lost souls. I'm assuming this coming Wednesday but would prefer confirmation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kae Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 No not yet, I could not get any days of this coming week so as soon as I have a confirmed day I will get back in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve31000 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Are there any FTX English based customers/developers who fancy meeting up in London for a pint? I wish I could attend in Australia and I love a pint and all (being an Irish man of course), but perhaps the land downunder might be a little too far for me to travel this time;D I have to say though it is fantastic to meet fellow flightsim enthusiasts. I had a wonderful experience when I was stuck in British Columbia for an extra two weeks over Easter thanks to the Iceland eruption. I met up with one of the guys from this forum with his wife for dinner and they even invited us to stay with them for a night whilst we were stuck there. It was a lovely experience with two lovely and very kind people who I hope I can return the favour to one day and certainly will see again in the future. So FTX does indeed bring people together from across the world. It was also great as we both agreed at the time to finally meet other people with a passion for flight simming. Without sounding cheesey, simming is almost a way of life in our free time and a real pleasure when you meet others who are involved! So to finish, if anyone would like to organise something on this side of planet earth, I'm up for it! Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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