The view from my "office"

[LinaLee]

The last cave visited in Halong bay is Surprise cave was the highlight. If you visit nothing else this is the must do.

 

[Hvr]

I'm actually at the Holiday Inn beside the IC.

The traffic is normal for Bangkok. You can walk from Chit Lom to Siam BTS on a raised walkway. It was absolutely packed this evening especially when you got closer to Siam.

I think it will be a good place to avoid tomorrow evening.

 

[p--and--t]

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I'm actually at the Holiday Inn beside the IC.

The traffic is normal for Bangkok. You can walk from Chit Lom to Siam BTS on a raised walkway. It was absolutely packed this evening especially when you got closer to Siam.

I think it will be a good place to avoid tomorrow evening.

I was on Si Lom Road one New Years Eve just before midnight after visiting the night market earlier

I’m not easily frightened but came near a panic attack, a solid moving mass of humans shoulder to shoulder and you had to just go with the flow. No chance of deciding where you wanted to go. The advantage I had in some way is I’m 190cm and could see above the crowd.

 

[Port Power]

Just too, too busy!!

 

[Wing Nut]

Did the three and half hour trek yesterday up the Hume on the way Rutherglen. Traffic was constant and rest stops busy in both directions. We drove to Rutherglen via Chiltern, a nice little country town and grabbed a bite to eat at the Chiltern Bakery. Not a lot on offer, had been a very busy morning according to staff.

Down town Chiltern going off!

Crocheting is a big activity and pastime in Chiltern judging by the crocheted Christmas decorations that lined main street! Mrs Nut is a pretty good at crocheting and said the work was really something.



Lunch done and it was time to do what we came here for: wine tasting! First stop Olive Hills Estate for a tasting, nice range, no pics sorry. Next stop, Morris Wines (est 1859) who specialise in fortified wines.


Fortified wines are sooo good....

Then Jones Winery & Vineyard (est 1860) in Rutherglen for another round of tastings.

We were careful with our tastings to keep under the limit and this was the last of the vineyards we had to drive to. Checked into the Poachers Paradise Motel (recommend) and walked down to De Bortoli's in Rutherglen for the last round of tastings for the day.

Dinner last night was at the Star Hotel (don't shut the Star!) followed by an awesome sunset as we walked back to the hotel to have a crack at the Morris Classic Muscat. Can see why it's won so many awards.

 

[Flyfrequently]

A trip to the big smoke, Mr Flyfrequently thinks he needs another to bring in the New Year - geez I'm good to him!


Decisions - Decisions

 

[RooFlyer]

A trip to the big smoke, Mr Flyfrequently thinks he needs another to bring in the New Year - geez I'm good to him!

Whatever you do, don't let Mr FF get together with Mr @Denali . Two families may be sent into poverty.

 

[Flyfrequently]

And happy with his Telecaster thinline, a slide, some strings and a gig- bag.
No amp required.

this time!

 

[Denali]

So thats what the inside of a guitar store looks like? Ive only been in two and and he walked away with a Les Paul and a rare Flying V so I tend to avoid them, although Mr Denali is campaigning for a USA visit to Martins

 

[GarrettM]

And happy with his Telecaster thinline, a slide, some strings and a gig- bag.
No amp required.
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this time!

Where the pics of it though?

 

[GarrettM]

Whatever you do, don't let Mr FF get together with Mr @Denali . Two families may be sent into poverty.

Every guitarist knows the optimal number of guitars one should own is always one more than the current number.

 

[Flyfrequently]

Where the pics of it though?

You reckon I'm allowed anywhere near it @GarrettM !
I'm there just to "tap and go"

 

[Flyfrequently]

Every guitarist knows the optimal number of guitars one should own is always one more than the current number.

Seems that way, you'd think after nearly 50 years I would have worked that out @GarrettM

 

[Flyfrequently]

So thats what the inside of a guitar store looks like? Ive only been in two and and he walked away with a Les Paul and a rare Flying V so I tend to avoid them, although Mr Denali is campaigning for a USA visit to Martins

Guess it's this bit about the shop being open to the public that is a worry @Denali

 

[Muppet501st]

Nashville office for New Years

 

[Cossie]

Every guitarist knows the optimal number of guitars one should own is always one more than the current number.

Sounds like cars to me....

 

[love_the_life]

National Gallery of Victoria yesterday. Yayoi Kusama exhibition. Unfortunately all tickets for the day already sold when we got there. I had checked on line at the end of last week and heaps available so thought I would be smart and use our NGA reciprocal rights for cheaper tix and buy tickets at the gallery - LOL - won't do that again! Will go down to Melb again to go to exhibition.
It did leave more time to shop and I did pick up 2 pairs of shoes at Peter Sheppard.

 

[prozac]

So thats what the inside of a guitar store looks like? Ive only been in two and and he walked away with a Les Paul and a rare Flying V so I tend to avoid them, although Mr Denali is campaigning for a USA visit to Martins

A friend owns a neglected Martin acoustic handed down decades ago from an old uncle. I'd guess it is earlier than 1950's, alright I think it could be 20's. I keep hoping she does not make the mistake to fix it up.

 

[love_the_life]

Sounds like cars to me....

Or number plates. I seem to recall you have a few.

 

[GarrettM]

You reckon I'm allowed anywhere near it @GarrettM !
I'm there just to "tap and go"

Sounds good to me. In nature I think that's called a symbiotic relationship.