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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
Will carpal your tunnel in a minute.
3,286 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Props to Pele for adding me to the list of people Doc needs to see
See you soonses!
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HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Brenn, that's not a "need-to-see" list. It's a "who-lives-where" list.
So anyone can add themselves. My "need-to-see" list is private. So nyer!
(But you're on it.)
In other news, Rouge Dragon is sitting next to me and just lost. We've been losing an awful lot since I got here.
She says I'm a bad influence. That may be the nicest thing anyone's ever told me!
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
the henna lady
6,193 posts
Location: WNY, USA
Actually Doc, my adding him to it was because he is someone you need to see.
So nyer!
Pele
Higher, higher burning fire...making music like a choir
"Oooh look! A pub!" -exclaimed after recovering from a stupid fall
"And for the decadence of art, nothing beats a roaring fire." -TMK
Will carpal your tunnel in a minute.
3,286 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
I stand corrected
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Owner of burningoftheclavey
Owned by Lost83spy
what goes around comes around. unless you're into stalls.
4,030 posts
Location: Bali, Australia
Hey Doc
We're thinking to have a get-together for you when you're here in BrisVegas.. how does Saturday 29th Nov sound?
Pool-poi type party in the arvo and fire party at night?
So don't go booking yourself out for major doofs or nights out in sin city. .till a bit later in the evening anyway
.....Can't juggle balls but I sure as hell can juggle details....
3,492 posts
Location: .:*over the rainbow*:.
oh... isn't that the same night Kristy is planning a thanksgiving dinner for Mike at her place?
will be great to finally meet you Doc Lightning!*:. i SO should have waved a big pixie flag to find you at Burning Man (2006) when we were over! but never fear we will be back over that way in like... 2010!! yewww!!*:.
.:*dose a lil wiggly pixie dance*:.
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*:...one day all the fairy fridges will be aligned and my pixie world will be complete...:*
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Well, Gabe, the other thing is that America's Thanksgiving is on the 27th. Except I fly from Perth to Brizzee that day. So I think the 29th would be a good day to move it to.
So I was going to buy all the Turkey Day fixin's and hijack Valura's kitchen to make a proper American Thanksgiving dinner for that day for everyone (because I love to cook) and then we can cap it off with some fire and other nonsense. How's THAT sound?
In other news, I am going to be going to ADELADE on Monday. And I need a place to stay. Volunteers?
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
Mumma Hen
6,391 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
maybe we can have a lazy sunday aussie barbie at yours the next day Gabe with swimming and relaxing fun? If it suited you?
*PUM'KIN PIE!!!*
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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"
3,492 posts
Location: .:*over the rainbow*:.
mmmmmmmm pumpkin piiiiiieeeeee (where's a drooling smilie when you need it) hehe*:.
*:...one day all the fairy fridges will be aligned and my pixie world will be complete...:*
Returning to a unique state of Equilibrium
3,289 posts
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
Coming to Adelaide on Monday? by Monday you mean next monday yeah?
Originally Posted By: Doc Lightning
17 NOV 08 - MONDAY
QANTAS 679 SPECIAL CL EQUIP-73H
LV: MELBOURNE VIC 1010A NONSTOP MILES- 398 CONFIRMED
AR: ADELAIDE 1100A ELAPSED TIME- 1:20
REFRESHMENTS
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Help! My personality got stuck in this signature machine and I cant get it out!
what goes around comes around. unless you're into stalls.
4,030 posts
Location: Bali, Australia
Originally Posted By: Valuramaybe we can have a lazy sunday aussie barbie at yours the next day Gabe with swimming and relaxing fun? If it suited you?
*PUM'KIN PIE!!!*
Sure why not, sounds good to me any which way! We can all float around the pool with our bloated little pumpkin bellies waving
flags at the parrots. Aaaaah, lazy Sundays .....Can't juggle balls but I sure as hell can juggle details....
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Originally Posted By: PyrolificComing to Adelaide on Monday? by Monday you mean next monday yeah?
Yessir.
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
still can't believe it's not butter
6,978 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
stuff and things are fully sick aye?
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water based
5,125 posts
Location: melbourne, Australia
nice to finally see you in a context where youre the one with the odd accent hey
"you know there are no trophys for doing silly things in real life yeah pete?" said ant "you wont get a 'listened to ride of the valkyries all the way to vietnam' trophy"
*proud owner of the very cute fire_spinning_angel, birgit and neon shaolin*
coming to a country near you
4,696 posts
Location: home of the tiney toothy bear, Australia
*attempts to put up photo*
yay, i met Mike!
and i slept all day today after getting 5 hours sleep last night...bloody early morning flights.
"but have you considered there is more to life than your eyelids?"
jointly owned by Fire_Spinning_Angel and Blu_Valley
Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
*Looks around at house*
*realises wow exp is out Friday*
*wonders what moemnt I can sort the house in*
*decides that house smells off and is a crash site*
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
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
OK. Still haven't heard about anyone who can put me up in Adelade starting this coming Monday...
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
I volunteer Ben who doent come on much...will sms him to come on...
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
Im in a lonely battle with the world with a fish to match the chip on my shoulder. Gnu in Binnu in a cnu
Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Doc what time exactly you get into Perth. With time zones changes I am confuddled.
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
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
24 NOV 08 - MONDAY
QANTAS 587 SPECIAL CL EQUIP-BOEING 737 JET
LV: ADELAIDE 1120A NONSTOP MILES- 1317 CONFIRMED
AR: PERTH 115P ELAPSED TIME- 3:25
LUNCH
So I get there at 1:15 PM local time on Qantas Flight #587
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
Mumma Hen
6,391 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Also for Docs Brissie Shindig info check out this link!
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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"
old festy hand
765 posts
Location: Australia
hey doc... i am under a pile of exams atm and may not make it into adelaide to meet you whilst you are here... telstra appologises for this incovinance
just lost .... evil init
2,474 posts
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Originally Posted By: Doc LightningOK. Still haven't heard about anyone who can put me up in Adelade starting this coming Monday...
Originally Posted By: ben-ja-menMike your welcome to crash at ours for as long as you like, ill even pimp brettstar out to you ....
have sent you details on Facebook
Originally Posted By: BrettStarhey doc... i am under a pile of exams atm and may not make it into adelaide to meet you whilst you are here... telstra appologises for this incovinance
exams shexams you have other commitments to honour *raises pimp hand*
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourself, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous and talented? Who are you NOT to be?
Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Originally Posted By: Gnor... I am confuddled.
MIssy Gnor - you're always confuddled!!!
Mike - sorry I didn't get to see you during your short stop in Chch. That'll learn me I guess, but saved me from any possible nutella smearing I 'spose...
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.
Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
yay for Mikeness coming.
Your at mine MOnday night afaik.....havent wrangled fine details with Nat...
Rest assured you will have a bed..that may or may not have a small furry smelly one in it.
Mind you ar Jed and Nats its may be larger smellier and snore lots
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
Im in a lonely battle with the world with a fish to match the chip on my shoulder. Gnu in Binnu in a cnu
489 posts
Location: Perth
Jed and I cleaned the spare room!! YAYS!!
So the spare room has a bunk bed in it now.. though I'm sure you can move the mattress to the bottom bit (it's currently on the top coz Jed is using that room to study.
Room will be nice and tidy for you!
Jed and I don't have much planned that week I don't think... it'll be post-exam week so I think there'll be much beaching and sleeping and relaxing... and sightseeing!
As said in the other thread.. Jed invited Mike (step-dad Mike) over for tea on Wednesday.. so either we'll move that or we may have to by-pass your tea-time fun. (or Gnor, you could move it, we steal Doc to meet other Doc
)So, all is good!
You can stay from whenever to whenever...
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Originally Posted By: BrettStarhey doc... i am under a pile of exams atm and may not make it into adelaide to meet you whilst you are here... telstra appologises for this incovinance
That's OK, Brett. I'm sure we can see each-other the next time I'm in Adelade. I'm there all the time, after all.
(What, me? Guilt trip? Never...)
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
I'm just settling into Ben's place in Adelaide.
To everyone in Melbourne, especially Petey and Rougie, who were kind enough to allow me to crash their homes, thank you all for meeting me, for making me feel welcome, and for showing me a good time.
So now that I'm Adelaide, who wants to meet me?
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
coming to a country near you
4,696 posts
Location: home of the tiney toothy bear, Australia
hey hey, some pics from the melbourne meet are now up!
hope you're enjoying adelaide.
"but have you considered there is more to life than your eyelids?"
jointly owned by Fire_Spinning_Angel and Blu_Valley
comfortably numb
2,676 posts
Location: The countryside, Australia
Nice pics Mr. Majestik!
Oh and I put a photo up of Doc's trip to Healsville Sanctuary, mate.
See you in Brissy Doc!
.All things are beautiful if we take the time to look.
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