Wharf extension OPT

[14ersco]

Good plan, enjoy your stay and cruise. Make sure you get a ferry over to Manly for a half day experience, the harbour is magnificent.:D

 

Yesterday I purchased a voucher for the 24 hour Hop On / Hop Off ferry; so we plan on getting out to Manly. By the way we will be popping into your town, once you are cruising, to see the world record Christmas light display. :cool:

[gbenjo]

Yesterday I purchased a voucher for the 24 hour Hop On / Hop Off ferry; so we plan on getting out to Manly. By the way we will be popping into your town, once you are cruising, to see the world record Christmas light display. :cool:

 

There is normally not much that is "bright" coming out of Canberra but the lights will be good.:D

[MicCanberra]

Yesterday I purchased a voucher for the 24 hour Hop On / Hop Off ferry; so we plan on getting out to Manly. By the way we will be popping into your town, once you are cruising, to see the world record Christmas light display. :cool:

 

Cool, that is done by colleagues of mine. He has given up working for a lot of the year to plan and assemble the display it is a huge job, but his partner still works at our department right up to Xmas.

When are you planning on coming?

 

Make sure you get around to some of the free 'National' sites, such as the War Memorial, gallery, library, museum, Parliament houses, etc (Note the zoo is private and will charge for entry) :D

Edited December 5, 2014 by MicCanberra

[MicCanberra]

There is normally not much that is "bright" coming out of Canberra but the lights will be good.:D

 

Agreed, the average IQ for Canberra drops when we get all those pollies coming here and then rises when they leave again.:p

Edited December 5, 2014 by MicCanberra

[14ersco]

Cool, that is done by colleagues of mine. He has given up working for a lot of the year to plan and assemble the display it is a huge job, but his partner still works at our department right up to Xmas.

When are you planning on coming?

 

Make sure you get around to some of the free 'National' sites, such as the War Memorial, gallery, library, museum, Parliament houses, etc (Note the zoo is private and will charge for entry) :D

 

Depending on how the weather gods treat us on Mt Kozzie :eek: we will be in Canberra somewhere between Dec. 16-18. We do plan to spend some time at the National sites.

Edited December 5, 2014 by 14ersco

[MicCanberra]

Depending on how the weather gods treat us on Mt Kozzie :eek: we will be in Canberra somewhere between Dec. 16-18. We do plan to spend some time at the National sites.

 

Hopefully the weather will be kind. As you mentioned I will be away, otherwise I would liked to have caught up for a drink and said hello.:D

[GUT2407]

Yesterday I purchased a voucher for the 24 hour Hop On / Hop Off ferry; so we plan on getting out to Manly. By the way we will be popping into your town, once you are cruising, to see the world record Christmas light display. :cool:

 

 

Hunter Valley Gardens near Cessnock has a massive display too if you are n the area at all, nearly twice the lights of the Canberra one but not all LEDs.

[MicCanberra]

Hunter Valley Gardens near Cessnock has a massive display too if you are n the area at all, nearly twice the lights of the Canberra one but not all LEDs.

 

It may be big and good but it is just not a Guinness world record.:p

[GUT2407]

It may be big and good but it is just not a Guinness world record.:p

 

 

I actually thnk it is Mic, it was a year or two back, but I say see both, one's the largest LED light display in the world the other the largest Christmas light display in the Southern Hemisphere.:confused::confused::confused::confused:

[Denisel]

I actually thnk it is Mic, it was a year or two back, but I say see both, one's the largest LED light display in the world the other the largest Christmas light display in the Southern Hemisphere.:confused::confused::confused::confused:

The fella who has put up the lights in Canbera does have the Guiness world record for lights. He lost it two years ago, but regained it last year and apparently this year too.

[GUT2407]

The fella who has put up the lights in Canbera does have the Guiness world record for lights. He lost it two years ago, but regained it last year and apparently this year too.

 

 

Yes the Canberra lghts has the record for LED lights, however the HVG has more lights over all, but as I said earlier if you can, see both, [as I hope to do] if not try and see at least one n the past both have been spectacular.

[lazy day]

Hi Gbenjo

 

Things have been a bit quiet on here lately. How's things going with the extensions any more pictures.

 

Thanks.

[The_Big_M]

When I came off a few days ago it didn't seem to have changed much from the last round of pictures. Still much a work in progress. Interesting to visualise the new arrangement though.

[MicCanberra]

I will be there today and meeting gBenjo for the first time face to face (and a few others as well - GUT2407), I will report back on my return.:D

[awesome girl]

Watch out gBenjo here they come,hope they don't give you a hard time

with wanting red carpets and special cc line.:D:D

[suexxx]

Hi gbenjo. Do you do boarding for RCI cruises? We will be at the OPT on Tuesday 23rd December. We will be coming by taxi from the airport. Can we be dropped of at the terminal or do we need to tell the driver to drop us off at a different point? Thanks soooo much for all your advise. Suexxx

[gbenjo]

Hi gbenjo. Do you do boarding for RCI cruises? We will be at the OPT on Tuesday 23rd December. We will be coming by taxi from the airport. Can we be dropped of at the terminal or do we need to tell the driver to drop us off at a different point? Thanks soooo much for all your advise. Suexxx

 

Yes I do. No problem being dropped off at the terminal as per normal, it's only pick ups when debarking that are affected See you on the 23rd.

[gbenjo]

Watch out gBenjo here they come,hope they don't give you a hard time

with wanting red carpets and special cc line.:D:D

 

I had that covered

 

[awesome girl]

I had that covered

 

 

Love it, well done.:D:D

[gbenjo]

Hi Gbenjo

 

Things have been a bit quiet on here lately. How's things going with the extensions any more pictures.

 

Thanks.

 

The hoardings outside the terminal were taken down today revealing the all glass outside walls

 

 

The new escalators and lifts in the foyer area nearing completion

 

 

 

 

New debark area and the new "mezzanine" level which will be for check in also nearing completion

 

 

Unfortunately I cannot get into the new areas they are building to take photos so I am limited to basically the foyer area but you can see the progress from earlier photos....it is changing daily and is expected to be "handed over" in about a week or so but will not be in "operation" until late January February

Edited December 15, 2014 by gbenjo

[lazy day]

Thanks for the photos. Can't wait to see the finished product when you come to check in in February.

 

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[The_Big_M]

I had that covered

 

 

Hehe. But did they actually get to see you?

 

Always seem to be away when we come through. ;)

[gbenjo]

Hehe. But did they actually get to see you?

 

Always seem to be away when we come through. ;)

 

Yes, they both had the absolute pleasure of meeting me:D:D:D

You just need to let me know what time you will be checking in. ;)

[dizzy1948]

I had that covered

 

 

Absolutely gorgeous............you should use reverse psychology....have an empty crate at the side of you - and then "THEY" can make a little deposit when "they" visit you .....;)

[VK3DQ]

 

Unfortunately I cannot get into the new areas they are building to take photos so I am limited to basically the foyer area but you can see the progress from earlier photos....it is changing daily and is expected to be "handed over" in about a week or so but will not be in "operation" until late January February

 

Hi Graham

 

Its starting to look good , hopefully by the 27th Jan when we board Solstice it may be in operation .... as our group are flying in from Melbourne we expect to arrive at the OPT about 11:30am so I hope we get the chance to say hello :p

 

And I note the red carpet and SMALL bottles of bubbles now you know we ordered magnums :rolleyes:

 

Its nice to think that perhaps we might be among the first to use the new facilities .. keep up the good work ...

 

Regards

John