The totally off-topic thread

[erkpod]

When we have a drinks do in MEL the person with the hotel room hosts the after party event.

Let us know when you're in town and we'll see if we can meet up.

Well I'll be the one with the hotel room!

Looks like I might need a bigger room!

I have no hotel status anywhere & usually don't go any higher than a Mantra.


I arrive on VA 858 on 20/8 & leave on VA 869 (how can I forget that flight number?) on the 27/8. I'm doing a status run MEL - DRW - MEL on the 22/8 but apart from that, I'm free any day/night.

 

[Pukka]

Flicking through the TV channels stopped on one just as the host said to this very attractive blonde lady " I'm sorry you are not top hooker"

Lol I nearly fell off my chair then they started talking about fishing

 

[bass_ke]

Mel is always good for shenanigans! Staying in flinders lane right now with degreaves 10 meters away.

 

[Pukka]

Mel is always good for shenanigans! Staying in flinders lane right now with degreaves 10 meters away.

I'm going to the Melbourne cup for the first time this year. Really looking forward to it any restaurant recommendations from anyone I thought I'd go to Nobu one night then a really good steak or Italian would be good

 

[Cruiser Elite]

any restaurant recommendations from anyone...................... then a really good steak or Italian would be good

Best steak Vlados but totally overpriced - try The Olive Tree in Park St Sth Melb - long established family restaurant - Chef Emilio owns it with his 2 daughters Sonia and Tania - one of the girls usually head wait staff each night as Emilio cooks - Restaurants, Italian Restaurant, Steak House, Steakhouse, South Melbourne, Albert Park, Port Melbourne, Middle Park, St Kilda, South Yarra

 

[amaroo]

I'm going to the Melbourne cup for the first time this year. Really looking forward to it any restaurant recommendations from anyone I thought I'd go to Nobu one night then a really good steak or Italian would be good

We were down there a couple of weekends ago....two dinners and two breakfast.

Dinner

Spice Temple - really good Spice Temple Melbourne very busy!

Il Bacaro - beautiful Il Bacaro

Breakfast

Issus Cafe & Bar - bare bones classic "Melbourne Lane" style dining....chock a block full of ambience and people.

The European - best baked eggs I've ever eaten Lovely old style setting European Menu :: The European Restaurant Spring Street Melbourne well worth the visit.

 

[TheEmu]

...I will only be using the room for eating, sleeping & maybe to make a little fort.

When we have a drinks do in MEL the person with the hotel room hosts the after party event.
...

Sounds like a little fort may come in handy!

 

[medhead]

Flicking through the TV channels stopped on one just as the host said to this very attractive blonde lady " I'm sorry you are not top hooker"

Lol I nearly fell off my chair then they started talking about fishing

The ads for that show are bizarre. One challenge seems to be getting in a swimming pool full of guppies. One of the contestants was scoping up mouths full of water and fish to deposit in their collection box.

Another one seems to involve a high speed zip line over a lake. They have a hand net to scope out a fish as they fly over.

 

[erkpod]

I've made my booking. I'm staying in the Astra Apartments at Docklands. Looks very good for $154/night on Agoda via VA.

http://www.astraapartments.com.au/melbourne-docklands

 

[erkpod]

For the first time in a fortnight, I can truly relax. Mum's home from hospital & settled back in at home.

There's some follow up to do before I leave for Melbourne but she's 1000% better than over the last 2 weeks.

Thanks again for everyone here who sent messages of support.

 

[markis10]

Just tried the duty free single malt that has 59% alcohol content, whoa!
Better pan fry the steaks, I think the naked flame from the BBQ could be dangerous if my breath is anywhere near :shock::shock:.

 

[Austman]

Just tried the duty free single malt that has 59% alcohol content, whoa!
Better pan fry the steaks, I think the naked flame from the BBQ could be dangerous if my breath is anywhere near :shock::shock:.

Stêaks Suzette ??

 

[bass_ke]

We mainly fill ourselves with awesome Vegetarian fare when in Melbourne, so can't help you too much with fine dining.

For a good coffee though just head through Degreaves St, flinders lane and centre place and pick one! There are some gems!

 

[erkpod]

We mainly fill ourselves with awesome Vegetarian fare when in Melbourne, so can't help you too much with fine dining.

Rules me out, then! LOL.

 

[JessicaTam]

We mainly fill ourselves with awesome Vegetarian fare when in Melbourne, so can't help you too much with fine dining.

For a good coffee though just head through Degreaves St, flinders lane and centre place and pick one! There are some gems!

Lord of the Fries on Elizabeth St for their vegan burgers. Yum.

 

[erkpod]

I learnt the other day that soy candles are a thing.

 

[bass_ke]

Lord of the Fries on Elizabeth St for their vegan burgers. Yum.

That's exactly what we had tonight, a must do when in Melbourne! We also got a chance to check out the new Ascot Vale branch of Mister Nice guy, sweet overload!

I won't be back til Oct so tomorrow morning is my last chance for a lord of the fries brekky.

 

[JessicaTam]

That's exactly what we had tonight, a must do when in Melbourne! We also got a chance to check out the new Ascot Vale branch of Mister Nice guy, sweet overload!

I won't be back til Oct so tomorrow morning is my last chance for a lord of the fries brekky.

Have them 'Belgium' style.

 

[Pushka]

Just tried the duty free single malt that has 59% alcohol content, whoa!
Better pan fry the steaks, I think the naked flame from the BBQ could be dangerous if my breath is anywhere near :shock::shock:.

We just bought some single malt for the youngest son. His requirements? 10 years + and starting with Glen. The oldest son wanted some Bacardi with the weirdest name but alcohol around that 58% mark too. Rocket fuel.

Both ridiculously cheap in Singapore. Moët for me? Prices not all that great.

 

[Mal]

Bacardi 151? That is rocket fuel. I once was shouted some shots of it at a nightclub by the owners son... Burned on the way down and really was a poor choice.