[morp]

Sleek - Is it true that Aussies love to gamble? I keep hearing about that. And your popular game is apparently something I've never heard of I've never been a big fan of casinos... what is cool about the Melbourne one?

Djvillian - I wish Taking this much time from work is already really tough. I'm going to try to avoid checking email while down under.

Originally Posted by NOM

Melbourne has the most bi-polar weather cycle. be prepared for awesome sunniness then hail after a couple of minutes.

You're not the first to mention the weather in Melbourne being crazy so maybe we should be concerned!

Also the lol @ sun in Melbourne posted in response to your post......



Thanks!,
R

[ToRozliam]

Mt hotham in Melbourne could be something to look at aswell as it is snow season, and the snow fields have just been opened i live in the country at night it could get to -3, and yes melbourne changed weather really quickly, one day it was sunny the next it was raining full on and i was flooded in ahaha, but melbourne is a good place to go maybe going to a Afl game at either the MCG or Etihad stadium?

[Baldie]

Spend a day selling "The Big Issue" in Melbourne

[eCKoa'coolbeans]

Make sure to have a schnitzel at the pub in kingscote, best ive ever had to this day. I dont think there will be much sc2 on kangaroo island though :P

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asdfSchnitzel:

make sure not too! i'd like to not be eaten :(

[morp]

I would love to learn the rules to Australian football and catch a game.... unfortunately my wife doesn't even like American football. I think she'd revolt if I tried to take her to a game. (or at least give me those eyes that tell me I've been laddering too long )

Wow - I'll DEFINITELY try that Schnitzel in Kingscote on that recommendation. Schnitzel is one of my favorite foods and I rarely get to have it. To this point, the best I've had was in Darmstadt in '05 - plate sized with a layer of bacon in the middle, drenched in mushroom gravy, then piled high with fried potatoes... couldn't walk for a while after that

Thanks!,
R

[morp]

Baldie I have no idea what 'The Big Issue' is but I think I'm getting trolled again

[ToRDjvillian]

Originally Posted by morp

Baldie I have no idea what 'The Big Issue' is but I think I'm getting trolled again

The big issue is a magazine given out freely to those in bad situations who then try to sell it on every corner of every block in an effort to make some money... Dole bludgers.

[TheGentleman]

Originally Posted by morp

Baldie I have no idea what 'The Big Issue' is but I think I'm getting trolled again

Not every Australian is a troll

[ToRozliam]

ahh, well the Australian footy is alot different then the american more fun to watch, and when you go to a live game the crowds are amazing, its such a good atmosphere

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rezyn8:

AFL is dieing because they change the rules too much - umpires confused players confused - terrible game atm

[breadfan]

Originally Posted by ozliam

ahh, well the Australian footy is alot different then the american more fun to watch, and when you go to a live game the crowds are amazing, its such a good atmosphere

This is false.

[mGGDrGooSe]

Originally Posted by ToRDjvillian

The big issue is a magazine given out freely to those in bad situations who then try to sell it on every corner of every block in an effort to make some money... Dole bludgers.

Actually, they pay 2.50 per magazine and then try to sell it for a profit. It's a way that they can earn money through hard work, not dole bludging (Morp, The Dole is slang for social security).

[YurickHarmon]

I think if you are going to visit the club/bar scene in Melbourne, might be worth learning some of the slang a) people will think you are hilarious and b) you will actually understand what the hell we are on about.

[morp]

lol!

I was puzzling over 'Dole Bludgers' for a while... thanks for clearing that up Goose. What is a bludger? I mean I can infer what it means but I don't think I've heard that word before.

Yurick - hahaha so true.

How long is an AFL game? Is it tough to get tickets day of the game and pick up the basic rules?

Also, I'm seeing a lot of people from Melbourne/Sydney etc. Back to the original topic - do you have a favorite restaurant you'd recommend?

By the way, if any of you are on NA and would like to practice my ID is morp.277 (Diamond Protoss). I'm always up for ego-less practice, strategy discussion, and replay analysis.

Cheers!,
R

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mGGDrGooSe:

bludger is someone who takes more than they give. Sometimes also just means lazy

[mGGDrGooSe]

Circular Quay and The Rocks in sydney are quite nice - nice view and lots of food. Botanical gardens is also near by. Luna Park as well, although i dont think its worth the money they charge. Sydney aquarium and reptile park are right next to each other, although a bit pricey - close by is the imax theatre. The aquarium is freaking awesome though. I recommend doing it at night with the mrs for a more romantic atomsphere . There's also the maritime museum (darling harbour?) and natural history museum and art gallery (musuem train station). Is Fox studios still open? Never been there, no idea if its any good. If you wanna travel a little bit west of the CBD there is olympic park with some gardens and stuff out at Homebush Bay - perhaps worth a day. Go for a swim at the aquatic centre, ride a bike through the gardens or whatever they are called. If you really wanna travel, then the blue mountains are about 2 hoours west of the CBD. Go out to Katoomba (dress a bit warmer) and see the 3 sisters 'mountain' thingo and do some bush walking, zigzag railway (really steep train ride through the bush) and whatnot.

PS, all my american friends say that australia is pretty expensive, and sydney is more expensive than most. Be prepared to throw some cash around if you wanna do the touristy thing.

[Asrathiel]

Originally Posted by mGGDrGooSe

zigzag railway (really steep train ride through the bush)

Zigzag Railway is further up the moutains and is gonna close (and isn't steep), you're thinking of Scenic World I think.

If you go up to the mountains then there's Echo Point (where you can see the Three Sisters from), Leura Cascades and a bunch of cool bushy lookouty places to check out.

[SleekDaElite]

Sleek - Is it true that Aussies love to gamble?

very true. if u aren't too drunk you can take all our money. I just liked their casino because of the size of it. its much bigger than ours and looks very flash

[morp]

Goose - Sounds great! As for expense... there's no way around it. Traveling is expensive even without paying for my wife to cuddle every animal in existence

Asrathiel - Not enough time to visit the blue mountains this time. It would have been cool (keen?) to check out bushy lookouty places! We're trying to see so much of your very large country in one visit that a lengthy trip out of Sydney couldn't be put in unfortunately.

I think we're staying right by the Casino so we'll visit there for certain.

Cheers,
R

[morp]

4th day in Australia...

We did 3 days in Melbourne and just arrived on Kangaroo Island.

LOVED Melbourne. What a beautiful city. It was so busy and diverse with lots of cultures, delicious food, fun laneways etc while at the same time being friendly. We had a great time. Also, the Casino is scary sized.

My wife touched noses with a wallaby today so I think she'll be thrilled for the next month. Hoping to try that Schnitzel in Kingscote in the days to come...

Cheers,
m

[TCPLemminks]

If you stay around there's tastosis at WCS Australia next weekend

[Shieldz]

lucky guy!!