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Grarmo Jun 15th 2006 4:44 am

Cultcha?
 
As an active - both in mind and body - 70 yr old who is thinking of emigrating to Melbourne to be near (but not too near) son and daughter in law, I've been reading your comments with interest. Although very helpful, my over-riding impression is a negative one. Are there no educated folk or people with cultural interests in Melbourne? Surely not everyone is only interested in sport, eating out and drinking? Of course these play a part in a well-rounded life, but what about literature, music, choirs, involvement in church, an interest in gardens, discussion, film?
I would love to hear experiences from like-minded people.

marco121068 Jun 15th 2006 4:50 am

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Brings to mind that old joke?

What's the difference between Yoghurt and Australia?

Only one of them has a live culture! :D

Sorry - totally OT but I couldn't help it!

Wendy Jun 15th 2006 4:51 am

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Originally Posted by marco121068
Brings to mind that old joke?

What's the difference between Yoghurt and Australia?

Only one of them has a live culture! :D

Sorry - totally OT but I couldn't help it!



PMSL :D

Vash the Stampede Jun 15th 2006 4:52 am

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Originally Posted by Grarmo
As an active - both in mind and body - 70 yr old who is thinking of emigrating to Melbourne to be near (but not too near) son and daughter in law, I've been reading your comments with interest. Although very helpful, my over-riding impression is a negative one. Are there no educated folk or people with cultural interests in Melbourne? Surely not everyone is only interested in sport, eating out and drinking? Of course these play a part in a well-rounded life, but what about literature, music, choirs, involvement in church, an interest in gardens, discussion, film?

You have got to be bloody kidding me.

Wendy Jun 15th 2006 5:02 am

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Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
You have got to be bloody kidding me.



Do you want some pizza Vash ;)


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Vash the Stampede Jun 15th 2006 5:09 am

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Originally Posted by WendyC

Only if I am permitted to do something obscenely violent with it. :)

Wendy Jun 15th 2006 5:13 am

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Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
Only if I am permitted to do something obscenely violent with it. :)


Of course. :)

Perthforme Jun 15th 2006 5:14 am

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Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
Only if I am permitted to do something obscenely violent with it. :)

I would like to see that , beats watching england play pigs blader :zzz:

Vash the Stampede Jun 15th 2006 5:18 am

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Originally Posted by WendyC
Of course. :)

Why thankyou, Wendy - I am very much obliged. :)

Feel free to pass the port when you're ready - clockwise, of course. :cool:

Vash the Stampede Jun 15th 2006 5:20 am

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Originally Posted by Perthforme
I would like to see that , beats watching england play pigs blader :zzz:

Stick around, you could see some action yet. :cool:

On the football side, I am somewhat confused that England haven't scored yet. How late do they intend to leave it? :confused:

Perthforme Jun 15th 2006 5:22 am

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Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
Stick around, you could see some action yet. :cool:

On the football side, I am somewhat confused that England haven't scored yet. How late do they intend to leave it? :confused:

Maybe as late as the socceroos did that or tomorrow :rolleyes:

Vash the Stampede Jun 15th 2006 5:35 am

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Originally Posted by Perthforme
Maybe as late as the socceroos did that or tomorrow :rolleyes:

Well, we scored 3 goals in 8 minutes. I was somewhat gobsmacked, as I didn't believe we were even capable of scoring twice in 90 minutes. :rolleyes:

But if England can do the same - or better - it'll make for some great soccer. :)

Certainly better than what's currently on offer. :zzz:

Perthforme Jun 15th 2006 5:39 am

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Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
Well, we scored 3 goals in 8 minutes. I was somewhat gobsmacked, as I didn't believe we were even capable of scoring twice in 90 minutes. :rolleyes:

But if England can do the same - or better - it'll make for some great soccer. :)

Certainly better than what's currently on offer. :zzz:

God yeah i could be in the land o nod right now but no its 1.37 am and i'm watching the painfull game :rolleyes:

Aus wiped the floor wit this shower a few years ago :D

Vash the Stampede Jun 15th 2006 7:31 am

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Anyway, returning to the OP - have you ever visited Melbourne? I suggest you do so; and Sydney too. They may surprise you.

Melbourne:

A leafy bayside community on the 'upside-down', 'brown' Yarra River, Melbourne is cosmopolitan, suburban, cultivated, conservative and a haven for the avant-garde.

Visitors come for its shopping, restaurants, nightlife and sporting calendar, and most agree that it's one of the world's most livable cities.
Lonely Planet Guide.

Sydney:

Sydney is Australia's oldest city, the economic powerhouse of the nation and the country's capital in everything but name. It's blessed with sun-drenched natural attractions, dizzy skyscrapers, delicious and daring restaurants, superb shopping and friendly folk.

Although it's come a long way from its convict beginnings, it still has a rough and ready energy, and offers an invigorating blend of the old and the new, the raw and the refined. While high culture attracts some to the Opera House, gaudy nightlife attracts others to Kings Cross.
Lonely Planet Guide.

See also photos attached.

Buzzy--Bee Jun 15th 2006 7:42 am

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Originally Posted by Grarmo
As an active - both in mind and body - 70 yr old who is thinking of emigrating to Melbourne to be near (but not too near) son and daughter in law, I've been reading your comments with interest. Although very helpful, my over-riding impression is a negative one. Are there no educated folk or people with cultural interests in Melbourne? Surely not everyone is only interested in sport, eating out and drinking? Of course these play a part in a well-rounded life, but what about literature, music, choirs, involvement in church, an interest in gardens, discussion, film?
I would love to hear experiences from like-minded people.

My Father who will be 80 when we move to Oz would love to strike up a correspondence with you I'm sure. He is into exactly the same things as you, sings in his Cathedral choir, rotarian, local history society etc. We hope he will be spending extended holidays with us when we move to Melbourne next year - feel free to PM me and I can put you two cultured people in touch.

:beer:

Buzzy


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