Ok so I'm off to Melbourne... - Page 2

RG · 14-08-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by NJXR6

In vic now-300 klms to go!!

So you're somewhere between Horsham and Ararat?

Iggypoppin' · 14-08-2009, 11:49 AM

Dad says just on the skirts of horsham, so I misjudged it a bit. Passed pimpinio, made a mental note to get a photo

Oh just made it to horsham as I write.

Last smoke too, ouch..

RG · 14-08-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by NJXR6

Dad says just on the skirts of horsham, so I misjudged it a bit. Passed pimpinio, made a mental note to get a photo

Oh just made it to horsham as I write.

Last smoke too, ouch..

You're about 400k from Melbourne then, Horsham is about 300 from Ballarat IIRC.

Go buy more smokes then

BIGJB · 14-08-2009, 12:09 PM

The cop that used to be in Bordertown years ago was a fair .
It's probably a different one now but I remember him very well he got his
fair share of revenue.

Iggypoppin' · 14-08-2009, 12:23 PM

Ok we are coming up to stall (thinkthats how you spell it) 20 klms off. I'll grab some death sticks, coffee, and hopefully a chance to drive.

RG · 14-08-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by NJXR6

Ok we are coming up to stall (thinkthats how you spell it) 20 klms off. I'll grab some death sticks, coffee, and hopefully a chance to drive.

It's Stawell, decent sized town so you won't have a probelm.

Iggypoppin' · 14-08-2009, 12:33 PM

Sounds good RG-at this rate, with only 200 and something klms to go we should be there soon.
Cheers for keeping me entertained! But I'll still be posting to alleviate boredom.

RG · 14-08-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by NJXR6

Sounds good RG-at this rate, with only 200 and something klms to go we should be there soon.
Cheers for keeping me entertained! But I'll still be posting to alleviate boredom.

A quick tip too, stick to the speed limit between just outside Ballarat all the way through to Melbourne. I've been led to believe that there may be a blitz on this weekend and at any rate the HWP tend to sit along there during the day.

EFPWR · 14-08-2009, 12:42 PM

lol @ stall.. you're getting closer now! The closer you get to Melbourne, the more speed cameras you'll encounter. Just keep this in mind cause Victoria is the revenue state. :P

Iggypoppin' · 14-08-2009, 12:52 PM

cheers guys dads already been done once, he won't want to get done again. Keeping you posted!

RG · 14-08-2009, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by NJXR6

cheers guys dads already been done once, he won't want to get done again. Keeping you posted!

The first fixed speed camera you will find is on the western Ring Road, that is assuming that you will be taking the Deer Park Bypass from the Western Highway.

Iggypoppin' · 14-08-2009, 01:03 PM

Yes, we will be taking that route, I told dad and he says cheers Russell..then enquired who you are. No comment!

Just passed a cop radar. Just out of stawell, we are expecting more

Iggypoppin' · 14-08-2009, 01:55 PM

last post before the iPhone goes flat. Thanks for speedo warnings and for keeping me entertained, spesh RG, hehe. We are less than 150 klms off now, should be good to hit Melbourne soon. Thanks again and maybe see some of you there!

Iggypoppin' · 14-08-2009, 04:11 PM

Arrival in Melbourne currently in a posh suburb called caulfield, Its amazing how big this city is compared to Adelaide. Was a great drive over, AFF kept me entertained, unfortunatly phone went flat so had to read a book from balarat. What to do tomorrow after the footy??

ottoS13 · 14-08-2009, 04:27 PM

highly recommend going to richmond (not far from mcg) and going to the corner hotel. awesome beer garden on the roof and normally some good music

Teflon Turbo · 14-08-2009, 04:37 PM

if your in caulfield head out to kittens glenhuntly road near kooyong rd all in caulfield

TZENU · 14-08-2009, 04:38 PM

Pre game, head to Hilton just opposite the G for a few brews. The place has a wild buzz to it before any game...

Iggypoppin' · 14-08-2009, 05:06 PM

Wish I could!! Unfortunatly we are on a schedule to meet relatives and it looks like we could be late. I've had two beers at my parents friends house in caulfield, we are about to drive to the train station to catch a train to the quest apartments where I'm staying, opposite the MCG!! Score. Will contact you all soon, but now it looks like good ol' family orientated inebriation is about to take place..

Iggypoppin' · 14-08-2009, 08:57 PM

geez! Half way through a game of footy-crows v hawks, it's ELECTRIC!! I've sunk 5 beers, 3 johhnys and a few jagers(pregame of course;) ) and I am having a ball. Hawks kicked 5 early goals first term, to crows 1, and then crows storm back to take a ten point lead at half time. Melbourne is everything I thought it would be-anyone want to get me ajob here???

Iggypoppin' · 14-08-2009, 11:05 PM

Crows Win!! Woo!!

randel · 15-08-2009, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by NJXR6

Crows Win!! Woo!!

B**tard!! I am just watchin it delayed telecast over here in Perth, readin AFF durin the breaks! Then I see that

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just kiddin...

: we won!

I am a Crows supporter, they are rarely on TV over here...

Great to see the updates on the road trip, hope ya have a ball. Hope you catch up with some of the AFF crew over there

5L · 15-08-2009, 05:40 AM

head off to krispy kremes and bring some back to adelaide ;)

**Whoosha** · 15-08-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by NJXR6

Crows Win!! Woo!!

BOOO now get on your bike and back to SA ware ya come from ! Dam Crow Eaters

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Glad you had a good time .See it is a good place to come and play

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Iggypoppin' · 15-08-2009, 09:15 AM

Aaargh!! My head is the meaning of pain.. It's 9.15 I'm having a smoke outside quest apartments and all that beer I drank is killing me right now... Breakfast at Europa soon then not sure??

JTFG · 15-08-2009, 09:37 AM

You should goto the MCG this arvo and tomorrow(preferably tomorrow as I'm a Freo fan and could use with the more support :P)

Iggypoppin' · 15-08-2009, 09:53 AM

After breakfast any one want to catch up? I'll be bored as.
I'd go but I don't think the budget stretches that far jonni!

Windsor220 · 15-08-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by j0nni

You should goto the MCG this arvo and tomorrow(preferably tomorrow as I'm a Freo fan and could use with the more support :P)

Lol. One thing I noticed about Melbourne when I went there a few weeks ago is that the Dockers are basically unknown. Never see any supporters or merchandise anywhere.

JTFG · 15-08-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Windsor220

Lol. One thing I noticed about Melbourne when I went there a few weeks ago is that the Dockers are basically unknown. Never see any supporters or merchandise anywhere.

They are pretty unknown but every now and then you do see some freo supporters (outside of game day)...such as yesterday I got served by a Freo supporter at a shop (wore my freo guernsey).
Thats true bout the merchandise, there's nothing here :P

Iggypoppin' · 15-08-2009, 10:18 AM

Chased away the hangover. Mound of bacon, eggs, mushroom, tomato, chorizo sausage, baked beans and strong black coffee, and Mr Naish Esquire is good to rumble. What to do today?

Iggypoppin' · 15-08-2009, 12:48 PM

I'm really enjoying posting all this and reading positive comments. So long as everyones enjoying reading it all, I'll keep going.

Currently on Brunswick street, window shopping and drinking coffee. What is it with you melbournians and coffee shops? You've got, what, one each now??? Ha I guess I can't complain, at least the coffees good.

Need a good watering hole for later near punt road any ideas? RG "sigh"