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thebears

Oct 28th 2006 3:42 pm

Re: My first week in Melbourne!

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Originally Posted by Teliko21

The Dandenongs by chance? :) Mt. Dandenong is a rip off now, they charge you to get up the top there. Wave to the TV Antenna up there tho as without them you wouldn't get the TV you are so impressed by :D

Just drive back in reverse (they dont monitor the exit) :cool:

Teliko21

Oct 28th 2006 3:44 pm

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Originally Posted by thebears

Just drive back in reverse (they dont monitor the exit) :cool:

hahaha you naughty man you ;)

We went up there many times before you had to pay and I don't think either of us are keen to go back up there, there are better free views else where :D

thebears

Oct 28th 2006 3:46 pm

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Originally Posted by Teliko21

hahaha you naughty man you ;)

We went up there many times before you had to pay and I don't think either of us are keen to go back up there, there are better free views else where :D

Once with an uncle was enough - he (along time local) was outraged that they now charge - but hey the view was worth it - a very clear Sunday morning with views out to Williamstown and CBD.

Teliko21

Oct 28th 2006 3:51 pm

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Originally Posted by thebears

Once with an uncle was enough - he (along time local) was outraged that they now charge - but hey the view was worth it - a very clear Sunday morning with views out to Williamstown and CBD.

That must have been a pretty clear day :D

Is it a teahouse on top there now? We only saw it under construction so no idea what it was they were building.

CasG	Oct 28th 2006 3:51 pm

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Originally Posted by thebears

Just drive back in reverse (they dont monitor the exit) :cool:

ha :D

Great view at night....you can't get into the observation area....but still can see a hell of a long way :)

thebears

Oct 28th 2006 3:58 pm

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Originally Posted by Teliko21

That must have been a pretty clear day :D

Is it a teahouse on top there now? We only saw it under construction so no idea what it was they were building.

There was a cafe/teahouse but the coffee was terrible so we went on to a place further down the road and had fantastic meat pies and "local" coffee (ie hit the spot). That reminds me I promised the wife we would go back this summer and try out the pancake place. :rolleyes:

Sass73

Oct 28th 2006 8:56 pm

Re: My first week in Melbourne!

I've just texted them about it.

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Originally Posted by CasG

Hi, I'm a mate of Sass, and she said you had arrived ....:)

We have a meal planned for next Saturday...see 'meet-ups' forum ....it's booked, but we can ft in a couple more !

Cas

CasG	Oct 28th 2006 9:00 pm

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Originally Posted by Sass73

I've just texted them about it.

Good :)

Shakmaty

Oct 28th 2006 9:46 pm

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Originally Posted by rebecca73

hi

all sounds good.
i move to melbourne in a few weeks so will be starting the house hunting then :)

I will be working in the Inner East area (Kew), any opinions on where is good place to live? (or bad place that i should stay away from?)

cheers

Lots of good areas around there, but very pricey. Depends what you're looking for. Without kids, Richmond, Kew, Hawthorn are all fun areas. Ivanhoe is just to the North, Camberwell isn't too far away and Canterbury is good. All these areas, besides Ivanhoe, are really pricey. Kew is situated in the middle of a really expensive belt, as can be seen by the fact that most of the top private schools are within spitting distance.

If price is an issue, then you may consider moving a bit further away and commuting.

Ozzidoc

Oct 28th 2006 9:58 pm

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Originally Posted by Bordy

Nothing wrong with living in Kew itself, nice area.

Ooooo agree- lived there for a year. Excellent transport links, nice shops, not too far from anywhere. I used to cycle to the CBD.

rebecca73

Oct 29th 2006 1:13 am

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Originally Posted by Ozzidoc

Ooooo agree- lived there for a year. Excellent transport links, nice shops, not too far from anywhere. I used to cycle to the CBD.

thansk for the advice guys, really looking fwd to it now, only 2 weeks to go!! :D

Barbitana

Oct 29th 2006 7:19 pm

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Thanks see you over there!

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Originally Posted by CasG

Hi, I'm a mate of Sass, and she said you had arrived ....:)

We have a meal planned for next Saturday...see 'meet-ups' forum ....it's booked, but we can ft in a couple more !

Cas

Barbitana

Oct 29th 2006 7:26 pm

Re: My first week in Melbourne!

Hiiiii,
Tnx , got it. Will be there ;)

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Originally Posted by Sass73

I've just texted them about it.

CasG	Oct 29th 2006 7:29 pm

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Originally Posted by Barbitana

Thanks see you over there!

Great :)

trisha100

Nov 1st 2006 9:46 am

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Hi there
We are arriving in Melbourne on a 457 visa mid December so it is great to read positive views. Congratulations! We also have the huge task of finding a suburb and a rental - not going to be too easy trailing 2 young kids with us.

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