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OMG! Piers has his own festival!
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marcus, a man after my own heart. whose clothesline are we using?
actually, a suburban backyard meet would be ace. byo esky's full of ice/chair. who has a backyard they'd like to share?
edit to add:
SHOPPING TROLLEY RACES!!!
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Unfortunately we are going to be hard pressed to find a backyard and hills hoist near the CBD that is accessible by public transport. But a BBQ/Picnic meet by the yarra with byo eskies and a game of cricket will do me.
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I'll bring the hills hoist - in a shopping trolley.
actually, how do people feel about the botanic gardens?
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Im good with the botanic gardens, there is normally a free concert in the music bowl. Last year was Tito Puente Junior.
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I might suss out spaces there if I get a chance this week or next just in case.
Maybe dudes can bring their ukes again - but no Bon Jovi this time!
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The other day I was thinking about old school games we used to play at the Army and Watersiders Union Xmas parties.
Three Legged Race
Egg Catching
Wheel barrow race
Tug of war
That would be cool.
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wanna? it could be hilarious!
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Just be sure no one wears a wedding dress in the gardens (especially Jock). Wedding dress + lots of cameras = security chucking you out, unless you pay hundreds of dollars for a permit.
Luckily it's cool to be anti commercial (Maurice excepted) and super arty otherwise you'd have to pay $1100:
www.blakesfeast.com.au/media/17/original/Photography.pdf
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botanical gardens, would be brilliant.
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considering every person and their sister's best friend's cousin has a big DSLR and even bigger lens these days, I'm pretty sure we'll be safe with our old gear ;)
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i might bring my fully auto pentax z-20, if i'm feeling lazy
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;)
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umm there;s actually not a lot you can officially do IN the botanic gardens, do you mean the river and stuff?
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I meant in there, but if we are going to get hassled for hanging out and throwing eggs, we can be on the outside of them I s'pose. killjoys.
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speaking of killjoys, are we going to be sourcing these eggs from happy, free roaming chickens? ;)
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we def should, because cage eggs are evil
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even worse than HDR D:
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ah, yes, I forgot there was another fellow vego around :)
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so you are vego, naughtyword
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I thought my sneaking of lord of the fries spicy burger into venue the other day was not so sneaky.
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I dont think free range chickens have it that much better than caged ones. If you think free range chickens roam around a grassy paddock chasing rainbows then you would be mistaken. In most cases free range just means they are in a crowded shed free to roam in each others filth.
If egg throwing is out then perhaps we could play "Pin the D3x on Maurice"
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Alas I will be out of the country for this year's day of drunken jingoism. This both saddens and pleases me. Mostly the latter.
Also, what's wrong with being free to roam in each other's filth?
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haha naughtyword, yeah i know marcus, it isnt much better (only 4 chickens less per sq metre) but it is something, shame purple camel
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Certification from FRFA/FREPA or Australian Certified Organic (BFA) means the chooks get a little bit of grassy rainbow chasing. There's a good summary here:
www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/food-...
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settle petals. I know all that. by free I mean chickens that are running around free on hobby farms and stuff. we only buy eggs from places we can see the chickens have it good, which means we only buy eggs very rarely ;)
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haha, so i tried making those sunglasses (venissian blinds) didn't go very well, I will perfect it though.
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matt, oh dear.
ziz, you mentioned something last night about other riverside areas that were likely to be less populated on the day. Could you please refresh my memory?
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haha ssh, they may not be the trendiest things but I will get noticed
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There is a BBQ and heaps of open space by the river, near my place.
It is 800m from a tram stop (Tram No 8). The 605 bus also leaves from the city and goes right past there but I imagine it would be infrequent on a public holiday.
View Google Map
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that looks cool Marcus
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But it's near Herring Island, those herring can be fierce at this time of year!
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BBQ by the river, away from the masses, sounds awesome . . .
Theeeee best eggs ever: Bullfrog Gully - the tastiest you will ever eat, biodynamic, but way to expensive for egging anything other than your plate. You will never eat any other egg once you've tried these. I'd buy shares if they had them.
Matt C, I think you may have posting disease ;- /
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Good timing - www.theage.com.au/travel/island-surprise-just-a-hop-skip-...
I haven't been to herring island but the article mentions that there are some BBQ's on the island so its an option if the punt is running.
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Yeah I saw that article about Herring Island this morning
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The island looks great, but do you think we will be battling the 10,000 other people that read the article and now think it's a great place for Australia day?
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so where are we having it?
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Are people keen to have it on the island, or on the BBQ spot nearby if we can't get across?
I think the island would be a fantastic place to have it.
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Let's do the island!
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I checked out the island the other weekend and its pretty cool. There is a big oval and BBQ areas in the middle of the island. If we dont get one of the shelters there are plenty of shady spots and benches. I confirmed that the punt will be running on Australia Day.
The punt on its way to the island
The oval/bbq area in the middle of the island
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Let's do it! Yes! Thanks marcus!
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I'm for the island - MSM's first over seas trip!
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Yes! :) bring the uke?
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We can show up and claim it as MSM island, not unlike the original Australia day.
I strongly encourage everyone to bring a sausage for the president, she loves them.
People should bring a picnic rug and/or chairs as we might not get one of the shelters.
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haha yes sounds good,
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Where on the mainland does the punt leave from?
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"Silver Island" Someone needs to make a flag!
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please, no sausage.
oh, wait, would that make it teh isle of lesbos?
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Ok, so what time should we meet? what times does the little boat go?
DO THEY GET MOBILE RECEPTION ON THE ISLE? Will I incur roaming charges? Actually, I am with optus, i prob won't get service anyway ;)
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sure you don't want to go to a pub.. jest seyin, that's all...
where does the boat go from?
where meet on island?
toilets on the island?
how often boat go?
when last boat?
cost of boat?
etc etc etc. I did try to find this on internet but all I got was boat goes from midday - 5pm. Someone got a better link?
I am a grumpy old man - don't mind me!
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corner hotel?
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I went there 5 or 6 years ago. Yes, there are toilets, but no rubbish bins:
home.vicnet.net.au/~herring/
Leave only footprints (but not on nature bits). Take all those heavy glass bottles back with you.
Here is the link to the ferry:
parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/herring-island
which runs on demand i.e. you signal it.
I hope people avoid shots of the sculptures- taking pics of other people's artworks is like Damo's over the shoulder shots (unless you can do it real arty with a Diana).
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.Damo. said: “where does the boat go from?
View Google Map
where meet on island?
The big oval in the middle
toilets on the island?
Yes
how often boat go?
It goes back and forth continuously
when last boat?
5pm
cost of boat?
$2 return
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totes stole your info.
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I am officially mollified....
Not too sure I like the "no bin" policy - probably has unintended consequences of littering...
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Cans will be a better option than bottles. Lightweight empty, and fold up.
Choose some that represent the spirit of Australia.
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I'm happy to go for a city meet for those of us who are too scared to venture into the great unknown.
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It's right in the middle between South Yarra and Richmond. Hardly banjo territory.
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No just uke territory
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Herring Island is super-easy to get to once you know where & how...
MELWAYS: 2M C2
The mini pier to catch the ferry is on Alexandra Ave, South Yarra.
It's a stones throw from Kanteen Cafe (aka redeveloped rowing shed with nice eats).
If you're driving along the Ave from the city, you need to turn left when you reach the two ovals (Como Park & Como Park Nth) that flank either side of the road. This is actually a continuation of the Ave anyway - if you keep going straight it becomes Williams Rd and will take you past Como House to Toorak Rd where there are lots of old retirees with silky terriers and rinse jobs.
Closest public transport stops & only a 5 minute walk away:
The #78 or #79 tram that runs along Church and Chapel St.
Get off at the Yarra and head away from the city.
The #8 tram along Toorak Rd.
Get off at Toorak & WIlliams Rd (stop #34) and walk along Williams toward the River. For those navigationally challenged - that's a right turn on Will if you're coming from the burbs/East and left if you've come from the city/West.
More info at Parks Victoria and Vicnet
Easy peasey japaneasy!
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For anyone driving, I have an undercover park as well as a street parking permit for Kensington Road (a few mins walk away).
Flickrmail me for details.
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But...but...I'm sure that's out of zone 1.
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Thank you Em.
Guys, come on, break out of your comfort zone. You may actually experience something new and find you like it ;)
Nothing great ever comes from being comfortable all the time.
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Here is another pic from Herring Island, there are sculptures all over the island, mostly piles of rocks and bits of timber.
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So, is anyone bringing the cricket bat/ball?
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Yeah, but Dee, I'm already going to Woodend!
Maybe I'll load up my granny shopping trolley with zone 1 stuff and come down.
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Jakey, why are you going to Woodend?
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to play her banjo ;)
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in the urban dictionary sense? ;)
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Michael Carew edited this topic 4 months ago.
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Woodend for Holgate, which has good beer and good food.
I'd like to play your banjo Dee ;)
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I'll be working, I'll be getting the kind of money that makes George Calombaris cry.
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Hahahaha!!
A herring!
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tight ass...
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I'm in!
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I am currently still a possible :)
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Can't make it. Sorry! Take the island in the name of MSM!!!!
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so disappointed damo :( was hoping to see you cricket skillz.
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yeah not like damo - i was gonna give you a uke lesson!
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We'll be there and looking forward to it!
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Will Gilligan be there (and Ginger and Maryanne)?
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Something to watch out for - the #8 tram doesn't run through the CBD before 1PM:
www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/news/service-alterations/metr...
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so who's bringing the BBBQ (the extra b's for barbeque)?
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Jump on a parade float Mugs . . . or catch a train perhaps
Will you be cheffing for us Matt?
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Oh, I'll be onto this! I guess I'll see some of y'all there.
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www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=16859
bit of stuff happening on the island it seems
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oh, nice :)
"We hope to repeat this performance in 2012 - particularly by organising perfect weather - over which we have no control."
Come on people, work your magic.
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whoo this is tomorrow zomg i have to get film ready and find grog in cans and oh are we bbqing stuff and what oh dear
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I say bring cold picanicky stuff as your best bet
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Cold? But it's meant to be mid-20s with a cool breeze.
Still up for going to the pub people...
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pub = boooooring *yawn*
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You can pick your US11 print up from my place as well. Hard rubbish collection is coming up... just saying.
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I will be bringing fairy bread.
This is the fairy bread I made last Australia Day.
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Oooh I'd completely forgotten that. Can I get that off you at some time other than tomorrow?
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ooh, what should I bring?
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who's bringing the bbq? in all seriousness is there one on the island?
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There are at least 2 BBQs on the island.
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Love that Metlink is telling me I can walk to the island.
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ah 3-4 changes tomorrow
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metlink is a stupid face.
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