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topkebab
topkebab
Lucky Stiff

Apr-11-2008 19:56

So, I have to go to Melbourne next weekend (not by choice, although I have never been so it's not the city that I disagree with...)

I was wondering how many Aussies we have currently active and can anyone give me the low down? And I don't mean "NO, don't go to Melbourne!"

Where's the place to be and be seen? Best chow? Best beer? Most important, best talent?! :P

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topkebab
topkebab
Lucky Stiff

Apr-11-2008 20:11

Auntie are you stalking me?! :P

I'm going for exams, trust me that's not a nice reason to have to go. But I do still have some space in my luggage, how much do you weigh? It would be nice to have the company, you can tell me all the goss about ctown's cheeks (which I notice have gone back to their normal colour now)

BTW if Australia is your dream destination, why wouldn't you move there instead of New Zealand? Actually NZ is MY dream destination, all that wonderful outdoors, if only... *sigh*

Lady Jas
Lady Jas
The Chosen One

Apr-11-2008 20:59

Topkebab, I'd send a message to Secret_Squirrel. He's a great one to ask about what to see...being from Aus. :D

topkebab
topkebab
Lucky Stiff

Apr-11-2008 22:26

Ah, SS, our resident (nutty) Aussie. However, I don't know if he's from Melbourne, and besides, there must be more than one floating around? Or maybe not...
*shrieky violin music*

red_lips
red_lips
Well-Connected

Apr-11-2008 22:47

Hey... I'm Melbourne born and bred but I have a feeling I'm MUCH younger than you so I dunno if I can give you much advice. It is however the BEST city in the world (and if not the world, then defantly Australia)

What are you into???

I would recommend the Queen Victoria markets, they're great fun and even if you're not interested in food, there's lots of great stalls. Go for a walk along southbank and have dinner at one of the resurants. there's lots of multicultural food along there so I'm sure you'll find something you like. Go to the botanic gardens and have a picnic there one day.

ummmmm, just tell me what you're into and I'll tell you where to find it!!!

crunchpatty
crunchpatty
Old Shoe

Apr-11-2008 23:53

Okay - I'm not trying to start a whole Olympic torch politricks thing here, but I do want to say this:

Melbourne rocks. I know this even though I haven't ever been there. It was the host city for the 1956 Olympics, and as such was the site for maybe the best Olympic torch disruption ever. Flawlessly executing what might just be the best swap ever, the guy posing as an athlete managed to pass the runner a flaming pair of underpants on a stick. And that runner ran with his flaming pants kebab for quite a little while before anyone figured it out.

Hooray for Aussie humour!

yoyofoshow
yoyofoshow
Old Shoe

Apr-12-2008 04:05

We have a number of sleuths from there. Go for at least 10 meat pies. (The only thing I eat when I got Australia) stay away from the vegimite, and be ready to get close and personal with every part of a kangaroo's body (NO JOKE!)

red_lips
red_lips
Well-Connected

Apr-12-2008 05:33

oh yea... you have to go to a footy match... yell ball when everyone else does (lots of my friends do this for fun without knowing what it means), and eat a meat pie with sauce (or if you're vego like me... eat hot chips)!!!

That's a very important part of melbournian culture!!!

yoyofoshow
yoyofoshow
Old Shoe

Apr-12-2008 09:38

Aussies and NZ's can't be vegetarian! It's against their genetic code!

topkebab
topkebab
Lucky Stiff

Apr-12-2008 23:41

LOL!

Thanks for the suggestions red lips. The markets and southbank sounds good, I'll have a wander round, I'm not into footie (more into watersports but it's not really the right time of year I think!) besides I'm only in town for a few days, but I'll try the meat pie (?!?!).

Anyone got any more suggestions?

yoyofoshow
yoyofoshow
Old Shoe

Apr-13-2008 04:09

Don't worry topkebab Aussies are as tough as nails you tell them to play and they WILL pay.

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