Ok so I'm off to Melbourne...

Iggypoppin' · 13-08-2009, 08:24 PM

evening guys. As the title suggests I'm travelling to melbourne from Adelaide tomorrow, 4.30am rise, drive off at 5.30. I'm only going till Sunday/Monday but would love hints, tips, warnings, anything to help me get through the chaos that I'm told Melbourne is. I'm going to the footy, and would love to gamble and hit the turps, as the trip is fully funded(love parents). Cheers guys!

RG · 13-08-2009, 08:25 PM

Park at the casino, stay at the casino, drink at the casino, gamble at the casino, pick up at the casino etc

You get the drift.

Casino!

Pinkbits · 13-08-2009, 08:28 PM

Don't speed between Ararat and Beaufort, especially around Buangor.
The police are red hot along there.

gcg2503 · 13-08-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RG

Park at the casino, stay at the casino, drink at the casino, gamble at the casino, pick up at the casino etc

You get the drift.

Casino!

When you finish doing that, go visit the Casino

Iggypoppin' · 13-08-2009, 08:32 PM

Parents think we are going for the footy-naish knows the casino is where to pitch my tent.

I'm hoping to maybe catch up with some AFF'ers, if the chance arises. I'll be living on my iPhone for 3 days chatting to everyone

05b8050 · 13-08-2009, 08:34 PM

mate irish pub are good just watch if you are in the city at night there seems to be these brainless people who are not man enough to pick a fight the old fashioned way they will king hit you and then the whole group will set in like rabbid dogs they are very tough though so watch out look after yourself in the big city

big-e · 13-08-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RG

Park at the casino, stay at the casino, drink at the casino, gamble at the casino, pick up at the casino etc

You get the drift.

Casino!

Follow what RG says. haha

I know who I will be bumping into when I go to the CAS....... RG

Sorry mate, I am no help. I have only been to Casino... I mean melbourne once and all I did was stay/eat/drink/gamble at the casino (see how I left the pick up bit out just incase someone reads this)

Iggypoppin' · 13-08-2009, 08:47 PM

I've heard the blokes in Melbourne are "ruffnuts", but I'll be with good ol' daddy, uncle kev(seriously that's his name) and I'm 20 and 6"2 so I think we should be ok.

Guys seriously casinos are rubbish ;) I'm only going to sleep end to end on a couple of pokie machines, get an early start Sunday!

Goal between me and uncle kev: see how many bottles we can leave on hotel room floor. Or, who's wallet is lightest after the weekend.

Cheers for all this guys, keep it coming. Gotta spend dads cash somehow?!!

JTFG · 13-08-2009, 09:35 PM

Get your photo taken with Pimpinio sign (just before Horsham) and cover the io

AdzT3-146 · 13-08-2009, 11:56 PM

Are you going to the footy @ the MCG?
If so theres an abundance of watering holes along Swan st in Richmond before and after the game,

vztrt · 14-08-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Pinkbits

Don't speed between Ararat and Beaufort, especially around Buangor.
The police are red hot along there.

Don't speed in general in Melbourne.

Iggypoppin' · 14-08-2009, 08:09 AM

I've been up since 4.30, 3 coffees, half a pack of cigarettes and it's only tailem bend. 7.30 now, don't think I can putup with the inane conversation much longer....
Help me AFF!

RG · 14-08-2009, 08:25 AM

Hurry up an get to Melbourne then.

When you get here bring me some brekkie too would ya

4Vman · 14-08-2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by NJXR6

evening guys. As the title suggests I'm travelling to melbourne from Adelaide tomorrow, 4.30am rise, drive off at 5.30. I'm only going till Sunday/Monday but would love hints, tips, warnings, anything to help me get through the chaos that I'm told Melbourne is. I'm going to the footy, and would love to gamble and hit the turps, as the trip is fully funded(love parents). Cheers guys!

Don't be alarmed with all of the giant concrete pillars as you get nearer to Melbourne, they' called "high rise buildings"... the "glowing sticks" are street lights and enjoy the after hours shopping: that is the shops are open after 5pm and on the weekends!!

Bur seriously enjoy the trip!

Iggypoppin' · 14-08-2009, 08:46 AM

Road rage seems to have enveloped my father. Tailgating BA fairmont and he's getting furious. As a result we aren't going very fast.

Coonalpyn-arrival. Stop for coffee??? No such luck. RG I'll be making Melbourne by around 5, so as long as you enjoy late breakfast I'm there

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4Vman, come on...we're still using candles over here!
Keeping you updated, naish

RG · 14-08-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by NJXR6

Road rage seems to have enveloped my father. Tailgating BA fairmont and he's getting furious. As a result we aren't going very fast.

Coonalpyn-arrival. Stop for coffee??? No such luck. RG I'll be making Melbourne by around 5, so as long as you enjoy late breakfast I'm there

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4Vman, come on...we're still using candles over here!
Keeping you updated, naish

WTF??? Adelaide to Melbourne should take no longer than 7 hours, I did Ballarat to Adelaide in about 6.

Drive faster man. Forget brekkie, 5 is beer time!!

Iggypoppin' · 14-08-2009, 09:00 AM

Got my dad driving, taking the scenic route! Grr. If I had my car I'd get there in 6 hours.

Just asked dad, he thinks about 3 we will arrive. Then crows v hawthorn tonight. Who wants to catch up for a beer tomorrow?

I'll be staying on little Collins street, queen Elizabeth end. This ring any bells (RG?)

b2tf · 14-08-2009, 09:02 AM

whatever you do, DON'T accept lollies from RG.

They're not free......................

RG · 14-08-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by NJXR6

Got my dad driving, taking the scenic route! Grr. If I had my car I'd get there in 6 hours.

Just asked dad, he thinks about 3 we will arrive. Then crows v hawthorn tonight. Who wants to catch up for a beer tomorrow?

I'll be staying on little Collins street, queen Elizabeth end. This ring any bells (RG?)

None whatsoever sorry, I hate those little streets.

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Originally Posted by b2tf

whatever you do, DON'T accept lollies from RG.

They're not free......................

Yes they are

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Quiet you damn fool

Iggypoppin' · 14-08-2009, 09:09 AM

I'd have fallen head first into your trap RG.
Little Collins is in the "guts" of the CBD, pretty small street. I'll have a bit of time tomorrow to sample melbournes finest pubs. Who's in?

b2tf · 14-08-2009, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RG

Yes they are

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Quiet you damn fool

Teflon Turbo · 14-08-2009, 09:14 AM

and if you get home sick, just head out to Frankston

Iggypoppin' · 14-08-2009, 09:28 AM

Just passed through keith, 480klms left. It's actually a gorgeous day, so it's not all bad. I can't have a smoke though, as it's dads work car-crap. Hope we stop soon, I could use 2x500 ml red bulls..

RG · 14-08-2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by NJXR6

Just passed through keith, 480klms left. It's actually a gorgeous day, so it's not all bad. I can't have a smoke though, as it's dads work car-crap. Hope we stop soon, I could use 2x500 ml red bulls..

Bugger the Red Bulls, 9.30am is Farmers Union Iced Coffee time!!!!

b2tf · 14-08-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by RG

Bugger the Red Bulls, 9.30am is Farmers Union Iced Coffee time!!!!

Agree with you here, if you want Red Bull you may as well drink your own pee.

Iggypoppin' · 14-08-2009, 09:45 AM

True true, an FU is better, but I'm young and stupid.
Bordertown arrival. Please stop dad..smoko?!

Iggypoppin' · 14-08-2009, 09:52 AM

Dad just got done leaving bordertown, 93 in am 80. Epic fail!!
Nearly talked his way out of it too but no luck I guess.

GTpilot · 14-08-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by NJXR6

Dad just got done leaving bordertown, 93 in am 80. Epic fail!!
Nearly talked his way out of it too but no luck I guess.

haha thats one way of getting him to stop for smoko.

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Iggypoppin' · 14-08-2009, 10:06 AM

yep was dissapointing he got pinged but chugged one down and a chicken roll too. Silly bugger he is!

Iggypoppin' · 14-08-2009, 11:37 AM

In vic now-300 klms to go!!