Sidney, Darlin harba and Simba
Submitted: Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 17:25
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Andrew & Jen (Melb)
We are going to Sidney tomorrow to see a show about a lion and staying at Darlin harba. I think it is a dirty weekend (haven't asked Jen yet) as we are leaving the kids at
home and are booked into a swish hotel. I haven't been to a city for a holiday for a long time and thought that there might not be much to do there other than see the show. We are even flying there - leaving the Toyota at
home. Do you reckon you could buy opals there? Any good spots to see?
Andrew
Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 17:42
Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 17:42
How the hell are you all?
Plenty to see in Sinee, Darling harbour has a lot, take a ride on tram(not a big deal to you victorians), or a ferry or Hydrofoil ride to Manly. Go to top of Centrepoint for a good view.
Don't forget all the chinese eateries in Dixon???? street, not far from the harbour.
Country looks alright here at moment with that rain a month ago. Boys mustered that opal country today, had to remind them that they were looking for cattle, not opal!!!
Hope all are
well, as we are. Retirement looking better everyday....
Hooroo...
don't get eaten by Simba
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Follow Up By: Andrew & Jen (Melb) - Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 19:18
Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 19:18
Ahh the Opal country - last holiday Jen said the best part was opal
fossicking in the countryside. Whats this about Retirement? Chinese eateries sound great - one advantage of being in a big city!
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Follow Up By: Rick Blaine - Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 19:52
Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 19:52
The correct pronounciation is Sid en eee thats how mr samaranch says it....
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Reply By: Al & Mrs Al (Vic) - Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 17:42
Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 17:42
I believe the harba is quite spectacular son......
be good
Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa !
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Follow Up By: Andrew & Jen (Melb) - Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 19:20
Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 19:20
Thanz Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Guess you will be leaving soon. How long did you say you have been planning this big trip?
The Boy
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Follow Up By: Al & Mrs Al (Vic) - Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 19:48
Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 19:48
Hi there son
been planning it for 4 years...had a couple of hiccups along the way - 1. Callum, 2. little Wombat...ahahahah
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Follow Up By: Member - Pesty (SA) - Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 21:30
Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 21:30
No bun in the oven this time Mrs Al !!!LOL
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Follow Up By: Al & Mrs Al (Vic) - Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 22:04
Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 22:04
Pesty....thankfully NO !!
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Reply By: Member -Bob & Lex (Sydney) - Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 18:13
Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 18:13
Depends how long you got. Aquarium at D Harbour is great, The Rocks for our history, if you are staying at Dharbour there is a good opal
shop on pyrmont bridge Rd west of maritime Museum, You can get a ferry from D/ Harbour to
Circular Quay to see the Rocks. The Simba show is quit spectacular, so enjoy your dirty w/end if Jen lets you.
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Follow Up By: Andrew & Jen (Melb) - Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 19:24
Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 19:24
I will be good to have a few days away - no kids - half the people I have told have said
about us leaving the kids behind and how they would love the show - probably would but the $$$$$$. Tis not like I am a farmer or anything! Have heard the Rocks is great - might leave the Opal type rocks in the store again!
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Reply By: Member - JohnR (Vic) - Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 19:00
Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 19:00
Andrew and Jen, hope the durty weekend goes well. Think the double swag may be a bit bulky in the cabin on the way for the flyin part. Liked the Powerhouse Museum ourselves. Can't remember if there was anything durty last time we were there........... Ohh, you could look out for the Oxford Street offers I guess colourful but hardly call them opals or treasures.
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Follow Up By: Andrew & Jen (Melb) - Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 19:21
Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 19:21
Apparently we don't even need our swag at this Novotel joint - must be one of those shwisho
places!
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Follow Up By: Member - Pesty (SA) - Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 19:32
Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 19:32
Dont use up all your dirty tricks in one weekend, I heard youll need some left over for
Berri, to keep up with the Lexic's, Jones's, Smith's,etc,etc,etc.
Cant give you any rubberneck hints as I go there much less than I do Melb. Have a good one.
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Reply By: Mrs Diamond - Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 19:25
Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 19:25
i hate to break it to you mate .
but the only way its going to be a dirty weekend is if you dont wash.
lol
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Reply By: Baz (NSW) - Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 19:30
Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 19:30
If you have time the Hero of
Waterloo oldest pub in siderny or take a bus from Circular Quay to Watsons Bay 324 or if you want to see the most expensive houses in siderny, 325 goes via Vaucluse to Doyles restaurant, trust me you will love the fish, it's caught fresh daily or if you are like me at the olympic site at
Homebush, you can sample bush tucker. for info, www.bushtuckershop.com
I'll try anything once.
Baz.
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Reply By: Rick Blaine - Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 19:57
Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 19:57
if you do get to the powerhouse Museum go into the transport hall and find the model paddlesteamer in a glass case... press the button and behold my workmanship of many years ago. And if you want the real thing I can help you there to I just happen to have a steam launch for sale... alas its in
Canberra and the airfreight would be a killer...
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Reply By: Allan Mac (VIC) - Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 22:05
Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 22:05
Going on the last big glossy supplement in the
melbourne papers a coupla weeks ago, the only thing to see in sydley is the Opera House, Harbour bridge, Opera House, Harbour bridge,Opera House, Harbour bridge, Opera House, Harbour bridge. Being an ex sydneysider of many years ago I reckon the best sight of
sydney is what you see in the rear vision mirror. Now that is going to cause some agro amonst some of youse aint it!
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Follow Up By: Member - Pesty (SA) - Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 22:21
Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 22:21
Applies to any city doesnt it Allan ?
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Follow Up By: Allan Mac (VIC) - Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 22:34
Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 22:34
Hi Pesty
Yeah reckon your
spot on too..
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Reply By: Des Lexic - Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 22:20
Wednesday, Jun 02, 2004 at 22:20
How is Jen going to cope without the children and having to put up with you the whole weekend. Gosh, she will be stressed. I think you should go out and buy her the biggest and most expensive opal and diamond encrusted ring she can find. On top of that, I think anice big natural pearl necklace would then set it off.
Don't get lost. A nice harbour cruise should be nice but don't forget the quells.
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Reply By: Member - John (Vic) - Thursday, Jun 03, 2004 at 00:09
Thursday, Jun 03, 2004 at 00:09
Andrew If it's such a big problem for you then, i will be happy to take Jen to Sysney for you.
I could use a weekend up there at somebody else's expence.
I also promise to take good care of her for you. Truely I will.
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Follow Up By: Andrew & Jen (Melb) - Thursday, Jun 03, 2004 at 05:46
Thursday, Jun 03, 2004 at 05:46
Recovery training???
Thanks for your kind offer - but bugger off!
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Follow Up By: Member - John (Vic) - Thursday, Jun 03, 2004 at 12:27
Thursday, Jun 03, 2004 at 12:27
I guess that means no eh!, damm now I am disapointed.
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Reply By: Member - Karl - Thursday, Jun 03, 2004 at 15:26
Thursday, Jun 03, 2004 at 15:26
After living in
Sydney for four years the best thing about it - is the airport as you leave LOL.
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