St Mary's Conference 2009

[Labbie]

Oh Shame!

[lizzieb]

Maybe there's a nearby school already done?
If the labbie and school were willing to host an invasion, of course!
Perhaps an 'extra excursion' after Thursday's sessions are over...

[noona]

If My school was a bit closer then you could see mine
Most school are about to or are in the middle off can't help you girls
See you in 2 weeks

[rosaliemb]

I am looking forward to St Mary's Conference.
A visit to other schools laboratories would be a great idea and of "educational benefit". I would love to see how others are organised.
Best wishes to all
Rosalie (anotherone)

[noona]

Hi Rosalie
Hope you have a good trip down what day and time are you flying in???

[rosaliemb]

Dear noona ,
Haven't much spare time . I arrive 4.45pm at Sydney airport on the Wednesday, then intend to take a train to St Mary's. Then leaving Sat morning from St mary's.
Rosalie (anotherone)

[noona]

Hi All
For all of you going to the Conference this year we have 202 of you Labbies out there coming.
Lets hope it is not too hot next week.
Thank you all for you loyalty to this Conference it means a lot to me and the committee.
I look forward to seeing you all next week .
Thank You

[Kathryn]

Hi
As a new comer to the conference I am just wonderiing about parking at the School? Is there plenty of parking, or a particular entrance we need to come to? Is there anything about local traffic conditions we should be aware of driving there? Will it be obvious when we arrive where we have to go? Yeah, I'm always a little nervous about driving new places! Thanks for your help
kathryn

[noona]

Hi Kathryn

Just go to Kalang Ave and drive past the school and into the car park and someone will direct you parking will be on the oval you can't miss it.
There will be signs up for you to follow once in the school.
See you soon.

[RosalieM]

My advice for those of you catching trains, get good directions BEFORE you go! (Or have someone who can meet you at the station) The year I went, I was told it was easy to find the school and was just a short walk, which it is if you go in the right direction. I figured if it was that close I could ask the rail attendant at the station - WRONG!!! They didn't speak English! So when I asked for directions to St Mary's school they didn't know what I was talking about, and I couldn't understand them. Needless to say, after a while she pointed in the wrong direction and off I went. I eventually asked for directions again when I realised I wasn't going to magically find the school.

[The Search Engine]

Good one, RosalieM,
I am catching planes and trains and have checked out the rail website which gives me a great map and charts the whole trip from airport to central to st marys and then walking to the motel or school. It is worth a look especially for a first timer like me!

Cheers,

Patti

[Kathryn]

Thanks! I'm really exciting about coming - just wish I could do many more workshops!
kathryn

[noona]

For all you out there coming to St Mary's please drive safe.
Catch the right Plane and the right train HAHAHA
I look forward to seeing you all on Thursday and Friday.

[lizzieb]

Thanks, Noona,

Only one more sleep to go! Yippee

[kimmy]

Yes only one more sleep to go - thats if I can sleep as it has been so so hot.

Cant wait to see you all.


Kimmy.

[The Search Engine]

Thanks Noona!
May I ask a dopey question? What do I wear? Do I need covered flat shoes and trousers or can I wear a skirt and sleeveless top?
I am doing basic skills, chem, physics etc - not specimens so I know I shouldn't need my lab coat or do I?

From an obvious first timer trying to pack her suitcase!

Patti

[RosalieM]

Have a great time, everyone!! I am sure chemtalk will be very quiet without you on Thursday and Friday...

[Labbie]

I would agree with you, flat shoes are the way to go. As for clothes, what ever the weather tells you to wear. It is due to be cooler again on Thurs & Fri. But only some of the workshops ask you to do some thing. Mustly we just take notes. Looking forward to seeing you all.

[noona]

Hi Patti
Flat shoes are good remember you will be in a lab and it can get quite warm with all the body's in the room.
It is ment to warm thursday & friday in the thirtys so cool things would be good.
See you all Thursday

[The Search Engine]

Thank you ladies for all those wardrobe tips. Now I can go and pack my bag!

See you soon. I have been wondering if I will bump into any of you at the airport or on the train and won't know who you are.
I did discuss with Liz getting you all to wear your avatar - which would mean Liz would have a very cheeky giraffe on her t shirt. and I would have a little choo choo .
Looking forward to some fun along with all the note taking I will be doing.

Thanks again.

Patti