Curious thought about Melbourne....
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Curious thought about Melbourne....
I was wondering about all you peeps in Melbourne.....(especially the Scots!).
It's not that I'm unhappy here in Brisbane just plodding through and wondered what the attraction was with Melbourne. Here in Brisbane it's Manly with the marina, pubs and life in general.
So if you don't mind sharing which burb area do you stay and why....
Thanks a million
Ginny
It's not that I'm unhappy here in Brisbane just plodding through and wondered what the attraction was with Melbourne. Here in Brisbane it's Manly with the marina, pubs and life in general.
So if you don't mind sharing which burb area do you stay and why....
Thanks a million
Ginny
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Re: Curious thought about Melbourne....
I was wondering about all you peeps in Melbourne.....(especially the Scots!).
It's not that I'm unhappy here in Brisbane just plodding through and wondered what the attraction was with Melbourne. Here in Brisbane it's Manly with the marina, pubs and life in general.
So if you don't mind sharing which burb area do you stay and why....
Thanks a million
Ginny
It's not that I'm unhappy here in Brisbane just plodding through and wondered what the attraction was with Melbourne. Here in Brisbane it's Manly with the marina, pubs and life in general.
So if you don't mind sharing which burb area do you stay and why....
Thanks a million
Ginny
We also get the seasons which is marvellous. This autumn has been wonderful so far and today is no exception. In fact I am waiting for the OH to get out the shower and we are going for a long walk to Mordialloc for coffee and then a lovely stroll back.
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Re: Curious thought about Melbourne....
I am in Beaumaris - great for getting to the better bayside beaches, easy access to the City both by road and train. Two good shopping centres in easy reach (if you like that sort of thing). Great local food shopping including organic meats and vegetables. Fantastic riding and running along Beach Road and nice family location with lots of parks and green areas.
We also get the seasons which is marvellous. This autumn has been wonderful so far and today is no exception. In fact I am waiting for the OH to get out the shower and we are going for a long walk to Mordialloc for coffee and then a lovely stroll back.
We also get the seasons which is marvellous. This autumn has been wonderful so far and today is no exception. In fact I am waiting for the OH to get out the shower and we are going for a long walk to Mordialloc for coffee and then a lovely stroll back.
Wow, sounds idilic......thanks very much for sharing.
Cheers
Ginny
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Re: Curious thought about Melbourne....
I was wondering about all you peeps in Melbourne.....(especially the Scots!).
It's not that I'm unhappy here in Brisbane just plodding through and wondered what the attraction was with Melbourne. Here in Brisbane it's Manly with the marina, pubs and life in general.
So if you don't mind sharing which burb area do you stay and why....
Thanks a million
Ginny
It's not that I'm unhappy here in Brisbane just plodding through and wondered what the attraction was with Melbourne. Here in Brisbane it's Manly with the marina, pubs and life in general.
So if you don't mind sharing which burb area do you stay and why....
Thanks a million
Ginny
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Re: Curious thought about Melbourne....
You thinking of joining the Scots Lassies in Melbourne Ginny?
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Re: Curious thought about Melbourne....
Ferntree Gully for me, like Vanessa the seasons are a big plus for us to.
Always something going on, the other weekend we stayed in the city & went to World Swimming Championships, then next night off to Miss Saigon then Sunday we met a Scottish couple at the pub & watched the footy.
Gawd knows how we got home.
Always something going on, the other weekend we stayed in the city & went to World Swimming Championships, then next night off to Miss Saigon then Sunday we met a Scottish couple at the pub & watched the footy.
Gawd knows how we got home.
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Re: Curious thought about Melbourne....
I am in Beaumaris - great for getting to the better bayside beaches, easy access to the City both by road and train. Two good shopping centres in easy reach (if you like that sort of thing). Great local food shopping including organic meats and vegetables. Fantastic riding and running along Beach Road and nice family location with lots of parks and green areas.
We also get the seasons which is marvellous. This autumn has been wonderful so far and today is no exception. In fact I am waiting for the OH to get out the shower and we are going for a long walk to Mordialloc for coffee and then a lovely stroll back.
We also get the seasons which is marvellous. This autumn has been wonderful so far and today is no exception. In fact I am waiting for the OH to get out the shower and we are going for a long walk to Mordialloc for coffee and then a lovely stroll back.
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Re: Curious thought about Melbourne....
Ferntree Gully for me, like Vanessa the seasons are a big plus for us to.
Always something going on, the other weekend we stayed in the city & went to World Swimming Championships, then next night off to Miss Saigon then Sunday we met a Scottish couple at the pub & watched the footy.
Gawd knows how we got home.
Always something going on, the other weekend we stayed in the city & went to World Swimming Championships, then next night off to Miss Saigon then Sunday we met a Scottish couple at the pub & watched the footy.
Gawd knows how we got home.
OzTennis
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Re: Curious thought about Melbourne....
I'm afraid Hirdy is a little past it as your mum says.
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Re: Curious thought about Melbourne....
I read a post about a family who aint got a lot but seem really happy where they are......just gets you thinking it might be the place???
Hey if I did that would be a sight!
Cheers
Ginny
Hey if I did that would be a sight!
Cheers
Ginny
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Re: Curious thought about Melbourne....
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Re: Curious thought about Melbourne....
Thanks everyone for your points of view.
Really appreciate you taking the time.
Cheers
Ginny
Really appreciate you taking the time.
Cheers
Ginny
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Re: Curious thought about Melbourne....
I really like Melbourne, although I have not lived in any other Australian city to compare. We have visited all major cities several times and some not so big places and I often have stayed in different places with work.
To me Melbourne is a scaled down, nicer version of London. it has:
-theatres
-lots of restaurants
-festivals galore (- Comedy fest is about to start and runs for 3 weeks, there is an alternative film fest etc),
-bay beaches are nice,
- lots of wineries an hour or so outside the city,
- I think public transport is good;
-lots of bike paths;
-skiing (well if there is enough snow);
-4 seasons, but doesn't stay overly hot (generally) for too many days at a time, nor too cold.
To me Melbourne is a scaled down, nicer version of London. it has:
-theatres
-lots of restaurants
-festivals galore (- Comedy fest is about to start and runs for 3 weeks, there is an alternative film fest etc),
-bay beaches are nice,
- lots of wineries an hour or so outside the city,
- I think public transport is good;
-lots of bike paths;
-skiing (well if there is enough snow);
-4 seasons, but doesn't stay overly hot (generally) for too many days at a time, nor too cold.
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Re: Curious thought about Melbourne....
http://www.middlebrightonbaths.com.au/main/home.htm
(when back home), we run along the seafront at Williamstown (Strand, Nelson Place to Gem Pier and back). We've both injured ourselves in our time - gawking at the boats and the view and not where we're running.
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