Melbourne drinks and dinner - 14th Aug 2010

[Bundy Bear]

Re: Synopsis of Evening

Bundy Bear, it's all on that Google Maps link.

Thanks; didn't see that.

 

[drewbles]

Re: Synopsis of Evening

Thanks; didn't see that.

There is a far quicker way to walk to the city, but the bridge doesn't seem to be listed in google maps. There's a footbridge over the yarra from crown, coming out at King Street. This is far more direct. As you leave Largerfield on Clarendon Street, walk up and turn right down the promenade. The foot bridge is just up on the left

 

[Flashback]

Re: Synopsis of Evening

There is a far quicker way to walk to the city, but the bridge doesn't seem to be listed in google maps. There's a footbridge over the yarra from crown, coming out at King Street. This is far more direct. As you leave Largerfield on Clarendon Street, walk up and turn right down the promenade. The foot bridge is just up on the left

Those of us doing the GCC will prefer the longer way!

 

[anat0l]

Looks like Quanjude is on the North end of MEL city centre. Quite some distance from Hilton MEL SW.

Basically means as soon as we are off JQ35 (three of us), we hot foot to Skybus, then hope we get a good transfer to hotel; check-in and off we go.

We could consider taxi from hotel to Quanjude, but that would be cheating and not good for GCC records . However, time may beat us on that decision...

 

[serfty]

Re: Synopsis of Evening

There is a far quicker way to walk to the city, but the bridge doesn't seem to be listed in google maps. There's a footbridge over the yarra from crown, coming out at King Street. This is far more direct. As you leave Largerfield on Clarendon Street, walk up and turn right down the promenade. The foot bridge is just up on the left

Queensbridge St could save 300 metres ...

Lagerfield Bar & Beer Garden to Rydges Melbourne - Google Maps

 

[munitalP]

Looks like Quanjude is on the North end of MEL city centre. Quite some distance from Hilton MEL SW.

Basically means as soon as we are off JQ35 (three of us), we hot foot to Skybus, then hope we get a good transfer to hotel; check-in and off we go.

We could consider taxi from hotel to Quanjude, but that would be cheating and not good for GCC records . However, time may beat us on that decision...

we dont have a great deal of time at Quanjude and the restaurant will try and prepare our meals together... for the GCC, walk to the next venue, get a taxi to this one

munitalP

 

[munitalP]

Re: Synopsis of Evening

Queensbridge St could save 300 metres ...

Lagerfield Bar & Beer Garden to Rydges Melbourne - Google Maps

:shock: I'll be taking the tram from lagerfield, up spencer to latrobe, then latrobe to queen...

munitalP

 

[jdlover23]

Noobie question, as this is my first event, in a busy bar, how am I going to spot you guys?

 

[munitalP]

Noobie question, as this is my first event, in a busy bar, how am I going to spot you guys?

we will be at the end of the bar left in the alcove

call me, I have PM'd my mobile


munitalP

 

[Flashback]

Noobie question, as this is my first event, in a busy bar, how am I going to spot you guys?

Look for the group of people that look like someone you would not want to meet when by yourself walking through a dark alley!

.... just joking!

 

[munitalP]

Look for the group of people that look like someone you would not want to meet when by yourself walking through a dark alley!

.... just joking!

and Flashware will be tar and feathered - should be easy to spot

munitalP

 

[anat0l]

and Flashware will be tar and feathered - should be easy to spot

That should keep him warm

OTOH when we were travelling in Europe, Flashware wanted nothing but cold weather (and colder still!)

 

[Flashback]

That should keep him warm

OTOH when we were travelling in Europe, Flashware wanted nothing but cold weather (and colder still!)

Which we finally got when we hit EDI! Nice shock to the system

I'm sure I'll well and truly get my dose of it in a few months... day in, day out:!: :shock:

 

[munitalP]

And it starts!

Well, we have checked into the Sofitel on Collins, Mrs munitalP gold card hopefully got us a better room - it seems OK, 37th floor with a good view.

It's 1525 and I'm knocking back a heineken while waiting for SWMBO to do her face and hair, I have a feeling I may get 2 or 3 in

Im at the bar on level 35, nice view of windy Melbourne. So far, so good...


munitalP

 

[biteoad]

My alter ego will be late. Should be at Lagerfield by 17:00hrs.

- Mark

 

[straitman]

Have a good night everyone. We certainly plan to.

 

[drewbles]

I should be making it for drinks at 18o6 after dinner. If anyone there is reading this can they let me know when they're leaving Rydges and i'll head in and join the contingency for a late night bevvy or three

 

[nlagalle]

Was great to meet some new faces tonight, I'll definitely be up for the next dinner!!

 

[drewbles]

Was great to meet some new faces tonight, I'll definitely be up for the next dinner!!

Not partaking in 18o6?

 

[Wunala Dreaming]

Thanks all for a great night out. Good to finally put faces to names..

Great bunch of people!

Cheers,
D