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Title: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: Glenmael on Tue, 15 December 2015, 23:23:36
Would anyone be interested in a Melbourne meetup?

If we get interest I will find a place (good food, drinks, quiet enough to chat etc.) :)

 :thumb:
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: fanpeople on Wed, 16 December 2015, 00:16:05
I think someone pitched the idea of aa syd meetup a while ago. It seems straya has a limited number of members making it difficult
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 16 December 2015, 00:17:30
I think someone pitched the idea of aa syd meetup a while ago. It seems straya has a limited number of members making it difficult

Oh :(

Well hmm, what's the minimum requirement for a gathering these days?

I'd say >=4? :D

Would anyone from Sydney be interested in coming down?
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: Jokrik on Wed, 16 December 2015, 00:20:56
Ugh, I wish I'm still living in Melbourne
Nothing's better than talking keyboards stuff over a good cup of coffee
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 16 December 2015, 00:22:44
Ugh, I wish I'm still living in Melbourne
Nothing's better than talking keyboards stuff over a good cup of coffee

Do you ever come down for a visit?
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: Jokrik on Wed, 16 December 2015, 00:24:25
Ugh, I wish I'm still living in Melbourne
Nothing's better than talking keyboards stuff over a good cup of coffee

Do you ever come down for a visit?

The last was last year, don't think I will in the near future especially with having a newborn very soon
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 16 December 2015, 00:26:02
Ugh, I wish I'm still living in Melbourne
Nothing's better than talking keyboards stuff over a good cup of coffee

Do you ever come down for a visit?

The last was last year, don't think I will in the near future especially with having a newborn very soon

Ah I see, well congratulations and all the best with the newborn, if ever you are down shoot me a PM, always up for talkin' shop :)
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: swimmingbird on Wed, 16 December 2015, 02:49:26
I don't get down to Melbourne too much but would be happy to put something together for Sydney folks
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 16 December 2015, 02:52:23
I don't get down to Melbourne too much but would be happy to put something together for Sydney folks

Grab a cheap flight down?

If you organise something in Sydney I'll probably fly up :D
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: swimmingbird on Wed, 16 December 2015, 02:55:57
I don't get down to Melbourne too much but would be happy to put something together for Sydney folks

Grab a cheap flight down?

If you organise something in Sydney I'll probably fly up :D

Was thinking it would be pretty casual

Not sure how willing to travel most members are - seems unlikely just for keyboards lol
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 16 December 2015, 03:03:03
I don't get down to Melbourne too much but would be happy to put something together for Sydney folks

Grab a cheap flight down?

If you organise something in Sydney I'll probably fly up :D

Was thinking it would be pretty casual

Not sure how willing to travel most members are - seems unlikely just for keyboards lol

yeah I guess so :(

but if prices are low enough then flights are no biggie :)
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: swimmingbird on Wed, 16 December 2015, 03:09:32
I don't get down to Melbourne too much but would be happy to put something together for Sydney folks

Grab a cheap flight down?

If you organise something in Sydney I'll probably fly up :D

Was thinking it would be pretty casual

Not sure how willing to travel most members are - seems unlikely just for keyboards lol

yeah I guess so :(

but if prices are low enough then flights are no biggie :)

In my experience in trying to get the UK one setup it's hard to get people to travel long distances unless something big is happening

If anyone in Syd wants to do a meetup or if people are visiting interstate or internationally I'm down to grab beers
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 16 December 2015, 03:45:30
Sydney and Perth seem to have the most members down here.
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 16 December 2015, 03:47:41
I don't get down to Melbourne too much but would be happy to put something together for Sydney folks

Grab a cheap flight down?

If you organise something in Sydney I'll probably fly up :D

Was thinking it would be pretty casual

Not sure how willing to travel most members are - seems unlikely just for keyboards lol

yeah I guess so :(

but if prices are low enough then flights are no biggie :)

In my experience in trying to get the UK one setup it's hard to get people to travel long distances unless something big is happening

If anyone in Syd wants to do a meetup or if people are visiting interstate or internationally I'm down to grab beers

Sweet thanks for the feedback :)
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: nmur on Wed, 16 December 2015, 03:49:29
I don't get down to Melbourne too much but would be happy to put something together for Sydney folks

Grab a cheap flight down?

If you organise something in Sydney I'll probably fly up :D

Was thinking it would be pretty casual

Not sure how willing to travel most members are - seems unlikely just for keyboards lol

yeah I guess so :(

but if prices are low enough then flights are no biggie :)

In my experience in trying to get the UK one setup it's hard to get people to travel long distances unless something big is happening

If anyone in Syd wants to do a meetup or if people are visiting interstate or internationally I'm down to grab beers

I'd be up for a sydney meetup yeah  :thumb:
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: jaffers on Wed, 16 December 2015, 04:23:29
W-what about townsville? Can North Queensland get some love??  ;D
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 16 December 2015, 04:27:35
W-what about townsville? Can North Queensland get some love??  ;D

We welcome all :)
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 16 December 2015, 04:53:48
how is kangaroo steak.. is it very tough or tender.
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 16 December 2015, 04:55:25
how is kangaroo steak.. is it very tough or tender.

It depends how it's cooked, but usually tougher than a medium-rare steak.

It's tasty though...sacrilege to eat the pride and joy of the country though, so don't have it often  :-[
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: nmur on Wed, 16 December 2015, 05:15:09
how is kangaroo steak.. is it very tough or tender.

bit more tenderer than venison, but has a very rich/strong taste

has 25g~ of protein per 100g tho which is amazing
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: fanpeople on Wed, 16 December 2015, 05:29:00
W-what about townsville? Can North Queensland get some love??  ;D

Cairns checking in. That is about as much love that the FNQ is going to get
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 16 December 2015, 05:35:04
W-what about townsville? Can North Queensland get some love??  ;D

Cairns checking in. That is about as much love that the FNQ is going to get

Still one of the best places in Aus for bungie jumping though, that's some love there.
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: jaffers on Wed, 16 December 2015, 06:26:25
W-what about townsville? Can North Queensland get some love??  ;D

Cairns checking in. That is about as much love that the FNQ is going to get

 ^-^ Hit me up if you are in town, if I'm ever up there for the weekend I can bring some boards up! :p
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: Bevo on Wed, 16 December 2015, 06:48:32
I'm in Canberra so kinda in the middle somewhere :P
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: fanpeople on Wed, 16 December 2015, 09:42:22
W-what about townsville? Can North Queensland get some love??  ;D

Cairns checking in. That is about as much love that the FNQ is going to get

 ^-^ Hit me up if you are in town, if I'm ever up there for the weekend I can bring some boards up! :p

Will do. i was actually there the other day. Magnetic island is really nice.
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 16 December 2015, 09:43:59
I'll be in town soon but I'm not sure I'll have the chance to hang out with anyone. If that changes, I'll post here. Should be there during the 2nd and 3rd week of January 2016.
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 16 December 2015, 11:12:54
I'll be in town soon but I'm not sure I'll have the chance to hang out with anyone. If that changes, I'll post here. Should be there during the 2nd and 3rd week of January 2016.

Sweet! definitely hit me up mate, be happy to show you around/grab some chow!
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: swimmingbird on Wed, 16 December 2015, 16:50:51
I'll be in town soon but I'm not sure I'll have the chance to hang out with anyone. If that changes, I'll post here. Should be there during the 2nd and 3rd week of January 2016.

Sweet! definitely hit me up mate, be happy to show you around/grab some chow!

You stopping by Sydney as well badass?
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 16 December 2015, 16:52:05
I'll be in town soon but I'm not sure I'll have the chance to hang out with anyone. If that changes, I'll post here. Should be there during the 2nd and 3rd week of January 2016.

Sweet! definitely hit me up mate, be happy to show you around/grab some chow!

You stopping by Sydney as well badass?

Yeah. Same situation and time period though. I couldn't do anything for too long if I can get away.
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: swimmingbird on Wed, 16 December 2015, 16:53:20
I'll be in town soon but I'm not sure I'll have the chance to hang out with anyone. If that changes, I'll post here. Should be there during the 2nd and 3rd week of January 2016.

Sweet! definitely hit me up mate, be happy to show you around/grab some chow!

You stopping by Sydney as well badass?

Yeah. Same situation and time period though. I couldn't do anything for too long if I can get away.

No worries - if you got time I'll buy you and anyone who else to comes a round
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 16 December 2015, 16:59:11
I'll be in town soon but I'm not sure I'll have the chance to hang out with anyone. If that changes, I'll post here. Should be there during the 2nd and 3rd week of January 2016.

Sweet! definitely hit me up mate, be happy to show you around/grab some chow!

You stopping by Sydney as well badass?

Yeah. Same situation and time period though. I couldn't do anything for too long if I can get away.

No worries - if you got time I'll buy you and anyone who else to comes a round

I usually visit the Botany area (stay in Coogee) so hopefully can swing past when I'm down next year.
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: swimmingbird on Wed, 16 December 2015, 17:39:18
I'll be in town soon but I'm not sure I'll have the chance to hang out with anyone. If that changes, I'll post here. Should be there during the 2nd and 3rd week of January 2016.

Sweet! definitely hit me up mate, be happy to show you around/grab some chow!

You stopping by Sydney as well badass?

Yeah. Same situation and time period though. I couldn't do anything for too long if I can get away.

No worries - if you got time I'll buy you and anyone who else to comes a round

I usually visit the Botany area (stay in Coogee) so hopefully can swing past when I'm down next year.

Awesome
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: Bevo on Wed, 16 December 2015, 18:34:51
Let me know if its in sydney. I'll be up during the holiday period :)
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: raymogi on Wed, 16 December 2015, 18:38:28
I used to study in Perth and that city is so ****ty compared to Melbourne and Sydney lol.

Visited Melb and Syd for the first time in 10 or so years last June and boy it's so much different now. I love Syd but my wife loves Melb more cause it's more chill and it has lots of coffee shop.

Gonna visit again next June/July and hope I can meet some of you aussies :D
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 16 December 2015, 19:28:18
I used to study in Perth and that city is so ****ty compared to Melbourne and Sydney lol.

Visited Melb and Syd for the first time in 10 or so years last June and boy it's so much different now. I love Syd but my wife loves Melb more cause it's more chill and it has lots of coffee shop.

Gonna visit again next June/July and hope I can meet some of you aussies :D

Haha spot on about Perth, it's nice to visit and have lovely beaches but not my kind of place to live.

Melbourne is great and chilled, and Sydney more chaotic but both have their goods and bads!

Hit me up anytime I'll be happy to catch up and show you 'round!  :thumb:
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: twiddle on Thu, 17 December 2015, 00:54:50
I'm in Sydney so unless I'm travelling around I would be up for a bit of a meetup. Looking forward to hearing about plans :)
Title: Re: Melbourne, Australia Meetup?
Post by: swimmingbird on Thu, 17 December 2015, 00:55:49
I'm in Sydney so unless I'm travelling around I would be up for a bit of a meetup. Looking forward to hearing about plans :)

added to swimmingbirds' stalk list of sydney people