melbourneites visit the big smoke
posted November 20, 2012 12:45 AM RSS | iCal | +googleCal
Thu November 29 at 6:00 PM, The Duck Inn
74 Rose St, Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia (Map & Directions)
Melbourne mefites visiting Sydney in a week, for a week. Meetupping for (early) dinner at the Duck Inn on Thurs 29th.
Myself and goshling will be in Sydney and free for some meetupping next Thursday (the 29th) or Sunday evening (the 2nd) through to Wed lunchtimeish (the 5th). Apparently jonathanstrange will be in the vicinity as well.
Anyone in Sydney interested in meeting the southerners and showing us how to have a good time in the harbour city?
Current plan is the Duck Inn from 6-ish for an early dinner.
Anyone in Sydney interested in meeting the southerners and showing us how to have a good time in the harbour city?
Current plan is the Duck Inn from 6-ish for an early dinner.
Looks like our hotel is close to Central Station, if that helps.
posted by goshling at 7:44 PM on November 20, 2012
posted by goshling at 7:44 PM on November 20, 2012
I'm free on the evening of Thursday 29th, if anyone else is available then.
posted by Kris10_b at 11:30 PM on November 20, 2012
posted by Kris10_b at 11:30 PM on November 20, 2012
I can do pretty much any night, I think. Shall I suggest a venue? There's a nice pub in Chippendale called The Duck Inn that's got good food, nice beer garden out the back, etc. It's about 10min walk from Central, so not far from your hotel...
posted by web-goddess at 11:51 PM on November 20, 2012
posted by web-goddess at 11:51 PM on November 20, 2012
OMG! I'm so excited - this is the first Sydney meetup since I joined up. I can do any of those dates.
The Duck is a great idea. Good food, and quiet, so good for talking.
If you're looking for something a bit more Melbournish, there are some great restaurants and small bars in Newtown, which is in the next suburb over.
posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 12:31 AM on November 21, 2012
The Duck is a great idea. Good food, and quiet, so good for talking.
If you're looking for something a bit more Melbournish, there are some great restaurants and small bars in Newtown, which is in the next suburb over.
posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 12:31 AM on November 21, 2012
I *just* got the automated email about this thread, so hopefully some of the other Sydneysiders might see it. I can also send up the Bat Signal via email if needed...
posted by web-goddess at 12:40 AM on November 21, 2012
posted by web-goddess at 12:40 AM on November 21, 2012
My partner has agreed to baby wrangle - I could do Thursday dinner (early would be great so I don't have to hang around like a bad smell in the city after work!)
posted by smoke at 12:56 AM on November 21, 2012
posted by smoke at 12:56 AM on November 21, 2012
If you're looking for something a bit more Melbournish, there are some great restaurants and small bars in Newtown, which is in the next suburb over.
given what we made UbuRoivas deal with in Melbourne, I think it's only fair we do something actually Sydney-ish... :)
posted by russm at 1:12 AM on November 21, 2012
given what we made UbuRoivas deal with in Melbourne, I think it's only fair we do something actually Sydney-ish... :)
posted by russm at 1:12 AM on November 21, 2012
russm & I were just discussing the automated notifications, we think they used to go out only when a meetup went from proposed to confirmed, but that's since changed, and there is a delay. Apparently. It's all very confusing, but it's good to see notifications have gone out! I hope this isn't too short notice for people.
The Duck sounds great to us.
We're actually free from Wednesday 28th, flying out evening of Wednesday 5th. I'm attending seminars 25-28, and 30/11 - 2/12. Anyway, we're pretty open to any suggestions & looking forward to meeting you guys!
posted by goshling at 1:19 AM on November 21, 2012
The Duck sounds great to us.
We're actually free from Wednesday 28th, flying out evening of Wednesday 5th. I'm attending seminars 25-28, and 30/11 - 2/12. Anyway, we're pretty open to any suggestions & looking forward to meeting you guys!
posted by goshling at 1:19 AM on November 21, 2012
Don't fuss over ubu, I think he's the one that suggested jacalata, liquorice & I meet up at The Croft.
The Workshop is a flashing neon beacon compared to The Croft. Finding that place is like Labyrinth without the Jim Henson input.
posted by goshling at 1:28 AM on November 21, 2012
The Workshop is a flashing neon beacon compared to The Croft. Finding that place is like Labyrinth without the Jim Henson input.
posted by goshling at 1:28 AM on November 21, 2012
Hello, hello. I have a more than casual interest in attending this! Depending on what suits whom and when.... I shall indeed endeavour to come. And attempt not to offend.
posted by taff at 1:53 AM on November 21, 2012
posted by taff at 1:53 AM on November 21, 2012
Thursday at the Duck is looking good. Taff, do you need to go out of your way not to offend, possum?
posted by goshling at 3:28 AM on November 21, 2012
posted by goshling at 3:28 AM on November 21, 2012
Smoke - early Thursday evening sounds great. We'll send you home in one piece & I have registration for the second seminar at the UNGODLY hour of 8am Friday.
posted by goshling at 4:33 AM on November 21, 2012
posted by goshling at 4:33 AM on November 21, 2012
I'm appalling goshling. Truly.
So what's the final date and time?
posted by taff at 10:41 AM on November 21, 2012
So what's the final date and time?
posted by taff at 10:41 AM on November 21, 2012
goshling that sounds excellent! 8am Friday eh? No rest for the wicked.
posted by smoke at 12:52 PM on November 21, 2012
posted by smoke at 12:52 PM on November 21, 2012
From the Duck menu: Battered Zucchini Flowers Stuffed w/ Goats Cheese & Herbs. I am so up for this. Thursday is good for me too.
posted by unliteral at 4:13 PM on November 21, 2012
posted by unliteral at 4:13 PM on November 21, 2012
So what time is good for everyone? russm & I don't have any other plans for day yet, so anytime works for us.
I'm also sold on the zucchini flowers.
posted by goshling at 6:28 PM on November 21, 2012
I'm also sold on the zucchini flowers.
posted by goshling at 6:28 PM on November 21, 2012
It's a maybe from me. Life is a bit crazy busy, but I've put it in the diary.
posted by kjs4 at 6:56 PM on November 21, 2012
posted by kjs4 at 6:56 PM on November 21, 2012
Speaking wholly selfishly, earlier is better for me (as I have miles of public transport to go before I sleep), so like 6.00? 6.30? I could go even earlier!
posted by smoke at 7:11 PM on November 21, 2012 [1 favorite]
posted by smoke at 7:11 PM on November 21, 2012 [1 favorite]
Count me in as another Melburnian who happens to be in Sydney. The Duck is nice and close to home/work too.
So it's a week from today, early dinner?
posted by Trivia Newton John at 11:06 PM on November 21, 2012
So it's a week from today, early dinner?
posted by Trivia Newton John at 11:06 PM on November 21, 2012
ok... so Thursday the 29th, 6:00 at the Duck it is...
posted by russm at 3:56 AM on November 22, 2012
posted by russm at 3:56 AM on November 22, 2012
oh, ok, this is no longer "Australia > Sydney" it's now "Australia > Chippendale". MeFi fails at Australian cities vs. suburbs.
posted by russm at 4:08 AM on November 22, 2012 [1 favorite]
posted by russm at 4:08 AM on November 22, 2012 [1 favorite]
wait, LiB is still around? didn't he push the big red button?
posted by russm at 4:16 AM on November 22, 2012
posted by russm at 4:16 AM on November 22, 2012
6 is a bit early for me to make it home from work, so I'll probably be a bit late.
posted by web-goddess at 12:36 PM on November 22, 2012
posted by web-goddess at 12:36 PM on November 22, 2012
LiB said he might pop in around 7
posted by Trivia Newton John at 3:44 PM on November 22, 2012 [1 favorite]
posted by Trivia Newton John at 3:44 PM on November 22, 2012 [1 favorite]
Chippendale is a place?
No, it's the 2 buff lads on this years The Amazing Race. James & Jaymes.
posted by goshling at 7:37 AM on November 23, 2012
No, it's the 2 buff lads on this years The Amazing Race. James & Jaymes.
posted by goshling at 7:37 AM on November 23, 2012
wait, does that mean I need to wear one of those little bow ties before they'll let me in the suburb? I don't really have the torso for it...
posted by russm at 3:49 PM on November 24, 2012
posted by russm at 3:49 PM on November 24, 2012
Yes.
posted by taff at 12:27 AM on November 25, 2012 [1 favorite]
posted by taff at 12:27 AM on November 25, 2012 [1 favorite]
Chippendale is a place?
RESCUE RANGERS!
See you guys there - looking forward to it.
posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 8:36 PM on November 25, 2012
RESCUE RANGERS!
See you guys there - looking forward to it.
posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 8:36 PM on November 25, 2012
However, I'll totally be late - maybe 6:30 - 7:00 pm.
posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 8:37 PM on November 25, 2012
posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 8:37 PM on November 25, 2012
I just sent out the mefi sydney meetup spam. fiasco isn't on it though.
posted by unliteral at 3:06 PM on November 26, 2012
posted by unliteral at 3:06 PM on November 26, 2012
I will try to drop in, maybe a bit late.
posted by embrangled at 1:34 PM on November 27, 2012
posted by embrangled at 1:34 PM on November 27, 2012
Can't make it sorry kids.
posted by Fiasco da Gama at 3:17 AM on November 28, 2012
posted by Fiasco da Gama at 3:17 AM on November 28, 2012
Oooh, just got memail about this (thanks taff).
6pm at the Duck & Swan* sounds doable, with lil ubu in tow most likely - Thursdays are my bludgy paternal day off.
* It used to be the Duck & Swan but they had to drop the Swan part; it became too expensive from a trademark point of view after we won the flag.
posted by UbuRoivas at 4:05 AM on November 28, 2012 [1 favorite]
6pm at the Duck & Swan* sounds doable, with lil ubu in tow most likely - Thursdays are my bludgy paternal day off.
* It used to be the Duck & Swan but they had to drop the Swan part; it became too expensive from a trademark point of view after we won the flag.
posted by UbuRoivas at 4:05 AM on November 28, 2012 [1 favorite]
Awesome. I used to live in Chippendale. All my stuff was covered in a layer of black dust. Good times.
I can probably make it by 6:30 ish.
posted by misfish at 12:56 PM on November 28, 2012 [1 favorite]
I can probably make it by 6:30 ish.
posted by misfish at 12:56 PM on November 28, 2012 [1 favorite]
Smoke, (or anyone else -Taff?) if you're bored with not much to fill in the time, we'd be happy to meet you there earlier.
We've just had lunch with a friend, and now we're having coffee near Museum station passing the time and trying to digest lunch.
My mobile number is in my profile if anyone wants to contact us.
posted by goshling at 7:21 PM on November 28, 2012
We've just had lunch with a friend, and now we're having coffee near Museum station passing the time and trying to digest lunch.
My mobile number is in my profile if anyone wants to contact us.
posted by goshling at 7:21 PM on November 28, 2012
Sounds good, basically I'm going to make my way there straight after work - with a small but significant detour to the glorious Basement Books at Central Station, so I reckon I'll definitely be there by six if not before.
I have no carnation for my button hole, but I carry a bright orange laptop backpack which should stand out enough. :)
posted by smoke at 7:41 PM on November 28, 2012
I have no carnation for my button hole, but I carry a bright orange laptop backpack which should stand out enough. :)
posted by smoke at 7:41 PM on November 28, 2012
goshing, you're pretty near the Art Gallery of NSW - pretty good way to kill an hour or two. Also the Museum of Contemporary Art (bit more of a walk, but it's a nice day).
posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 8:06 PM on November 28, 2012
posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 8:06 PM on November 28, 2012
I'm thinking I'll be there in about 45 minutes. Will I be lonely?
posted by taff at 9:41 PM on November 28, 2012
posted by taff at 9:41 PM on November 28, 2012
Nah im on the train now, definitely be there by then. :)
posted by smoke at 10:05 PM on November 28, 2012
posted by smoke at 10:05 PM on November 28, 2012
I'm walking through Sydney Uni, near St John's now. Fully expecting a hazing.
posted by taff at 10:15 PM on November 28, 2012 [1 favorite]
posted by taff at 10:15 PM on November 28, 2012 [1 favorite]
I'm wearing a ridiculously big straw hat. Where are youse? And WHAT DO YOU LOOK LIKE????
posted by taff at 10:35 PM on November 28, 2012
posted by taff at 10:35 PM on November 28, 2012
I'm napping and I can't get up.... When I do, I just need to put the bins out and I'm a 10 minute walk away.
LiB is no longer attending. Better offer *hmph*
posted by Trivia Newton John at 10:36 PM on November 28, 2012
LiB is no longer attending. Better offer *hmph*
posted by Trivia Newton John at 10:36 PM on November 28, 2012
On my way now. I'll be there by about 6:30.
And WHAT DO YOU LOOK LIKE????
I'm told I look like a South American drug dealer. Make of that what you will.
posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 10:51 PM on November 28, 2012
And WHAT DO YOU LOOK LIKE????
I'm told I look like a South American drug dealer. Make of that what you will.
posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 10:51 PM on November 28, 2012
Wearing a polka dot dress!
We're in the front bar.
posted by goshling at 10:56 PM on November 28, 2012
We're in the front bar.
posted by goshling at 10:56 PM on November 28, 2012
Work is finally done, so I'm catching a bus from the Rocks. Given the traffic on George St, it'll probably be at least 7 by the time I get there. I am tall, I'm wearing a black t-shirt with a car crash on it, and my hair is in a ridiculous (ironic) topknot on my head.
posted by web-goddess at 11:20 PM on November 28, 2012
posted by web-goddess at 11:20 PM on November 28, 2012
UGH. The stupid ARIAS and the Martin Place Christmas lights concert all happening at once. Just getting to Central now...
posted by web-goddess at 12:02 AM on November 29, 2012
posted by web-goddess at 12:02 AM on November 29, 2012
Plans fell through, so I'll be joining you. I'll be there by probably 7.30.
posted by kjs4 at 12:12 AM on November 29, 2012
posted by kjs4 at 12:12 AM on November 29, 2012
well that was thoroughly pleasant - thanks all for coming out and showing us a good time!
posted by russm at 1:03 PM on November 29, 2012
posted by russm at 1:03 PM on November 29, 2012
Yes the evening was an unmitigated delight for and it was lovely to meet everyone. :)
posted by smoke at 1:10 PM on November 29, 2012 [1 favorite]
posted by smoke at 1:10 PM on November 29, 2012 [1 favorite]
Massive girl crushes on everyone now. Thanks possums, it was fabulous.
posted by taff at 2:42 PM on November 29, 2012
posted by taff at 2:42 PM on November 29, 2012
It was great meeting everyone. I'll have to try and comment more often so people know who I am next time!
posted by Kris10_b at 6:04 PM on November 29, 2012
posted by Kris10_b at 6:04 PM on November 29, 2012
There was unattended cheese! Best night ever.
posted by Trivia Newton John at 6:29 PM on November 29, 2012 [2 favorites]
posted by Trivia Newton John at 6:29 PM on November 29, 2012 [2 favorites]
Not for long, it wasn't. You're a dab hand with a knife, my friend.
posted by taff at 7:44 PM on November 29, 2012
posted by taff at 7:44 PM on November 29, 2012
And not a single duel. Clearly we are all officers and gentlemen.
Except for goshling, who ate all my fries. PISTOLS AT DAWN!
posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 8:18 PM on November 29, 2012
Except for goshling, who ate all my fries. PISTOLS AT DAWN!
posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 8:18 PM on November 29, 2012
It was indeed a delightful evening. Lovely to meet/see you all!
posted by embrangled at 8:57 PM on November 29, 2012 [1 favorite]
posted by embrangled at 8:57 PM on November 29, 2012 [1 favorite]
Goshling needs a spanking. I reckon Trivia and smoke earned a few too.
I, of course, was exemplary.
Red thoughts....I worry you'd enjoy it.
posted by taff at 10:25 PM on November 29, 2012
I, of course, was exemplary.
Red thoughts....I worry you'd enjoy it.
posted by taff at 10:25 PM on November 29, 2012
Well, Taff, I say that some are born to spanks; others have spanks thrust upon them.
I only wish I could have stayed later. I have no doubt whatsoever that you disgraced yourself by 10:00pm at the latest. That truffle went straight to your head, I saw.
posted by smoke at 11:02 PM on November 29, 2012 [1 favorite]
I only wish I could have stayed later. I have no doubt whatsoever that you disgraced yourself by 10:00pm at the latest. That truffle went straight to your head, I saw.
posted by smoke at 11:02 PM on November 29, 2012 [1 favorite]
I can't remember, smoke, did you leave before or after taff started demanding that all the bearded men pash each other?
posted by embrangled at 1:51 AM on November 30, 2012 [1 favorite]
posted by embrangled at 1:51 AM on November 30, 2012 [1 favorite]
Nope I was there. And if Red Thoughts had maintained those razor mutton chops we saw on Misfish's iPhone, let's just say the evening could have had a very different finish for me.
posted by smoke at 2:55 AM on November 30, 2012
posted by smoke at 2:55 AM on November 30, 2012
Well, that explains why smoke kept putting his hand on my thigh.
posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 3:02 PM on November 30, 2012
posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 3:02 PM on November 30, 2012
OI!
You not only encouraged me to eat the fries, you then thanked me for rescuing you from those calories!
Last time I try to protect you for your own good, you ungrateful scoundrel.
posted by goshling at 8:04 PM on November 30, 2012
You not only encouraged me to eat the fries, you then thanked me for rescuing you from those calories!
Last time I try to protect you for your own good, you ungrateful scoundrel.
posted by goshling at 8:04 PM on November 30, 2012
It was indeed a delight to meet everyone! Thanks everyone for coming out & being social. The food was almost as good as the company and man, that food ROCKED.
We also have custody of the little dog toy (dog toy, not dog toy) that Taff gave Lil Ubu to play with. Shall we post him somewhere?
posted by goshling at 8:10 PM on November 30, 2012 [1 favorite]
We also have custody of the little dog toy (dog toy, not dog toy) that Taff gave Lil Ubu to play with. Shall we post him somewhere?
posted by goshling at 8:10 PM on November 30, 2012 [1 favorite]
No, he is your souvenir. I suggest taking photographs of him at all the meet ups you attend. Call him MattPuppy.
posted by taff at 11:16 PM on November 30, 2012
posted by taff at 11:16 PM on November 30, 2012
You not only encouraged me to eat the fries, you then thanked me for rescuing you from those calories!
I am deep. I contain multitudes. Some of those multitudes are fickle.
posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 11:45 PM on November 30, 2012
I am deep. I contain multitudes. Some of those multitudes are fickle.
posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 11:45 PM on November 30, 2012
That was your thigh? I'm a lot less interested now.
Your comments say no, but your favorites say yes.
posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 11:47 PM on November 30, 2012 [2 favorites]
Your comments say no, but your favorites say yes.
posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 11:47 PM on November 30, 2012 [2 favorites]
Woot!
We've wandered across the road to pub for dinner & brought him with us.
posted by goshling at 12:39 AM on December 1, 2012 [1 favorite]
We've wandered across the road to pub for dinner & brought him with us.
posted by goshling at 12:39 AM on December 1, 2012 [1 favorite]
Can I have a 20 minute edit window please?
our little friend
posted by goshling at 12:56 AM on December 1, 2012 [1 favorite]
our little friend
posted by goshling at 12:56 AM on December 1, 2012 [1 favorite]
So who is the big smoke? I'm confused.
Well it's not my place to brag.
posted by smoke at 2:26 AM on December 1, 2012
Well it's not my place to brag.
posted by smoke at 2:26 AM on December 1, 2012
Oh gracious, it's you?!
Red Thoughts is going to be soooo disappointed you didn't pash.
posted by taff at 3:10 AM on December 1, 2012
Red Thoughts is going to be soooo disappointed you didn't pash.
posted by taff at 3:10 AM on December 1, 2012
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No stress if that date doesn't work for anyone else though - I'm there for work and will have colleagues floating about. So if another day suits everyone else better, then go with that!
I was supposed to be there from the Sunday - but all my colleagues decided to come too, so my trip got cut back. BOO!
posted by jonathanstrange at 5:33 PM on November 20, 2012