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Login/Join to ParticipateHOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
OK. So here's the plan. I'm coming to Australia. I'll be coming on my own time with about 5 weeks to spare. I'm going to Christchurch for 3-4 days to visit some dude I know...
It will probably be around september-ish that I'll be going. I need to balance this against a planned trip to South America for some Spanish immersion that I desperately need.
Otherwise, I want to spend about one week in each place. That means four cities, five tops. I'll want to go exploring while I'm there. I can make side-forays, but nothing too extravagant. That means if you want to meet me, you might have to travel a bit. I understand what a pain that is; I live in a large country, too.
What four cities should I pick? Why? Where do you live?
There is one very important person, other than Malcolm, who I want to meet. I want to meet Taj. He's a true symbol of the spirit of this community and he's adorable.
(Valura, honey, we need some photos, pleeze.)So...where am I going?
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Originally Posted By: Gnor*I feel all warm and fuzzy*
*Shaves Gnor so she doesn't have to feel fuzzy any more*
Ummmm Doc - did you realise that Chch isn't actually part of Australia?!! Actually it's the other way around - that's the West Island over there...
I presume that you have dibs on Mal & Jesse in Chch??
Written by: Doc Lightning talking about Marmite in Kichi's Intro thread
I have several large jars of the stuff. I actually like it... a little. And don't tell anyone I admitted to it.
comfortably numb
2,676 posts
Location: The countryside, Australia
Depending on your time Doc you're welcome to come and visit my neck of the woods. It's a country-ish town of about 35,000. We could organise a lil HoPper convoy from Melbourne to mine (2 hours). We could swim, and BBQ and what have you. My parents love the random HoPpers that come through. They loved Bird
and Brenn and Rougie when they came for my 21st last week!Either way, I'll come down to Melb for a Sunday sesh and/or a night of madness at Rougie's place!
.All things are beautiful if we take the time to look.
Insert Champagne Here
13,215 posts
Location: without class distinction, Australia
Yeah but they loved me for the wrong reasons!
i would have changed ***** to phallus, and claire to petey Petey
Rougie: but that's what I'm doing here
Arnwyn: what letting me adjust myself in your room?..don't you dare quote that on HoP...
ZORT!
3,045 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
ahoy!
Im in South Africa for work at the present - the project timeline is a bit variable - i may be back by then - but i may not be. sorry mate
If im back - your of course welcome - if not - afraid ill have to catch you next year. Id highly recommend a night or 2 at newgabe and kyle mcleans house in brissy - tis definitely the brisbane poi-packers stop over
Im so glad you were able to come over for your holiday.
E.
"Here kitty kitty...." - Schroedinger.
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Originally Posted By: georgemcUmmmm Doc - did you realise that Chch isn't actually part of Australia?!!
Yes it is. It's on the New South Island.
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Yeah Aus is the part where all the NZers come to work.
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Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Feels bald and cold
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HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Originally Posted By: GnorFeels bald and cold
I say we throw rocks at her! Look, Gnor, a rock! *thud*
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
awwww feels the luurrveeee
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Im in a lonely battle with the world with a fish to match the chip on my shoulder. Gnu in Binnu in a cnu
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Gnor, my trademark hug is to grab just about any female friend of mine and swing her around.
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
Mumma Hen
6,391 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane
Arsn & Valura
Dentrassi
Moon Pixie
Gita and Gita's Guy
Kyle
and some lovely wiggly spinners on the gold coast that we shall take you to meet.
**IS EXCITED**
TAJ "boat mummy." VALURA "yes sweetie you went on a boat, was daddy there with you?" TAJ "no, but monkey on boat" VALURA "well then sweetie, Daddy WAS there with you"
Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
*throws another rock at Gnor to make sure she really feels the luuurrrrvveee*
Written by: Doc Lightning talking about Marmite in Kichi's Intro thread
I have several large jars of the stuff. I actually like it... a little. And don't tell anyone I admitted to it.
.:*distracted by shiny things*:.
3,777 posts
Location: brizvegas, Australia
valura i was gonna say something very similar to that!!!! & there's even a tiny lil meet on up the sunshine coast (nice beachy place an hour north of brisbane) the weekend you're in bris doc!!!
*tiny road trip* do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good to eat!
if at first you do succeed, try not to look too astonished!
smile! :grin: it confuses people!
Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
is unconscious with lurrrrveeeee
Willl settle for big hug of greeting Doc
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Are we there yet?
1,897 posts
Location: australia
nice one doc! glad you get to travel
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Ade, what town are you in?
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
just lost .... evil init
2,474 posts
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Mike your welcome to crash at ours for as long as you like, ill even pimp brettstar out to you ....
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Are we there yet?
1,897 posts
Location: australia
Originally Posted By: Doc LightningAde, what town are you in?
the western suburbs of Sydney, hope that I get to meet you when you get here
what goes around comes around. unless you're into stalls.
4,030 posts
Location: Bali, Australia
Just caught up with this thread after being busy busy elsewhere.
Hey glad you're making it, Doc!
Ya so in Brisbane it is more or less customary to pass through mine and you are most welcome to do so.
That time of year is good.. just before the Woodford rush kicks in. Kyle McLean lives at mine, Dentrassi used to once upon but like he said he is in South Effrika now. We have lotsa space, pool,easy to get to city. Giant practice mirror in backyard. Um. Etc.Also about 20 mins from airport by cab or easy 40 by train so you can land here from airport if you like. See ya soon by the sounds of it.
Cheers
.....Can't juggle balls but I sure as hell can juggle details....
Sporadically Prodigal
2,758 posts
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Originally Posted By: Doc Lightning
*Nov 2: leave SF
*Nov 4-5: Sydney (essentially an overnight layover to let me sleep and shower after a rather traumatic 14h flight on United Airlines)
*Dec 3-7: Sydney
*Dec 7: Arrive San Francisco
Who am I staying with?
Your timing is horrible for me and makes it very difficult for me to host you at all! What time does your flight arrive from SFO on 4 Nov? (I bet it's 7.30am or something?) I have to work on both 4th & 5th.I'm flying interstate to Hobart (Tasmania) for work on the 2 December and return on 6 December in the afternoon, so am pretty much restricted to seeing you on that night before you leave I guess
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Insert Champagne Here
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Location: without class distinction, Australia
he's a doctor. get a medical certificate
i would have changed ***** to phallus, and claire to petey Petey
Rougie: but that's what I'm doing here
Arnwyn: what letting me adjust myself in your room?..don't you dare quote that on HoP...
comfortably numb
2,676 posts
Location: The countryside, Australia
Best idea ever!!
.All things are beautiful if we take the time to look.
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
What time does your flight arrive from SFO on 4 Nov? (I bet it's 7.30am or something?) I have to work on both 4th & 5th.
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I arrive at 8:05 AM on 4 November. I plan to get a hotel room that night, which will hopefully be one of the few nights I need a hotel in Australia. But that night I want a hotel because I have an 8AM flight the next morning to Christchurwhatzawhoozit to mow some dude's lawn.
So that night I am going to find a place to swim and then I am going to find a Flash Fire to 1) get drinks with and 2) flirt mercilessly with.
Yes, I am evil. But I'm buying the drinks.
Comprendes?
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Hmm I have 10 days to get to Lvl 80 before Mike arrives.....hmmmm
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Sporadically Prodigal
2,758 posts
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sounds like a damn fine plan.
What's your hotel room budget? Let me know and I'll find a good place for you to book. Did you need an Olympic size pool or will a hotel lap pool suffice?Originally Posted By: Doc Lightning
I arrive at 8:05 AM on 4 November. I plan to get a hotel room that night, which will hopefully be one of the few nights I need a hotel in Australia. But that night I want a hotel because I have an 8AM flight the next morning to Christchurwhatzawhoozit to mow some dude's lawn.
So that night I am going to find a place to swim and then I am going to find a Flash Fire to 1) get drinks with and 2) flirt mercilessly with.
Yes, I am evil. But I'm buying the drinks.
Comprendes?
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Location: Perth
Originally Posted By: GnorHmm I have 10 days to get to Lvl 80 before Mike arrives.....hmmmm
So THATS why you've been ignoring me on MSN.
Go Gnor GO!! Slay Slay slay the mighty dragon..
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Originally Posted By: flash fireSounds like a damn fine plan.
What's your hotel room budget? Let me know and I'll find a good place for you to book. Did you need an Olympic size pool or will a hotel lap pool suffice?Olympic would be GREAT, actually. (No, I'm serious!). But any 25 meter pool, preferably one with a coach and Masters team would do fine.
(Don't worry if you can't find one; I will. I'm good at this.)[quote=natasqi
So THATS why you've been ignoring me on MSN.
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There's MSNing going on? How debaucherous...
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
Sporadically Prodigal
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Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
https://www.itac.org.au/
It's well located too.
As for a coach and squad, I don't think you can just join on a casual basis. I could be wrong but I am fairly sure squads are members only no matter which pool you're in. If you want a delightful Sydney experience whilst you're swimming, you can jump in the pool that's located just under the northern end of The Sydney Harbour Bridge. Nice outdoor 50m pool https://www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/www/html/2148-about-the-olympic-pool.asp
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Location: home of the tiney toothy bear, Australia
or you could just jump in the harbour
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