Calling any mexicans free next Sunday afternoon/night 14th February, 2016. We have a FNQld'r (tracker - wayne) visiting our fair city for some cultural enlightenment - Edinburgh Military Tattoo and some creepy show called Ghost

We're going to throw out the good old mexican myswag welcome mat and get together on the Sunday arvo/evening for a cheers or two from 5pm then have a pub bistro dinner if you can stay on.
Post your name here if you're coming for drinks and if you're staying for dinner.
I've booked a table for 12 in the bistro for dinner from 6:30pm, but can increase the booking for more if needed.
Trackers also looking for some ideas of other things to do while in Melbourne. No car, so just ideas around the cbd of interest that are uniquely Melbourne. Post your suggestions here.
1-there's an old pub, I think near the corner of King St and Londsdale that might be worth a visit

2- Hardware Lane good alfresco restaurant strip with jazz bands etc
Who's coming?
1-Tracker & co = 6
2-ScrapsD40 = 1
3-Bird = 1
4-SJIndustries = 2
5-Geoff & Kaye = 2
Table booking under my name if you arrive early
Quote from: scrapsD40 on February 07, 2016, 07:39:07 AM
Calling any mexicans free next Sunday afternoon. We have a FNQld'r (tracker - wayne) visiting our fair city for some cultural enlightenment - Edinburgh Military Tattoo and some creepy show called Ghost
(i didn't know they were still doing the old Melbourne Gaol tours?)
Anyhoo, I'm going to try and catch up on the Sunday arvo for a cheers or two somewhere near Etihad (location tbc) and you're welcome to swing on by and meet our visitor.
Trackers also looking for some ideas of other things to do while in Melbourne. No car, so just ideas around the cbd of interest that are uniquely Melbourne. Post your suggestions here.
1-there's an old pub, I think near the corner of King St and Londsdale that might be worth a visit
Well that's downright neighbourly Scraps D40......we will look forward to meeting you and any fellow Swaggers.... :cup: :cup:.. :cheers: :cheers:......You might just send me a line on what the weather might be doing please..... ;D ;D as we don't have much in the way of cold weather clobber.
Cheers Tracker.
Quote from: tracker on February 07, 2016, 07:50:50 AMYou might just send me a line on what the weather might be doing please..... ;D ;D as we don't have much in the way of cold weather clobber.
Cheers Tracker.
How can we do that, we just wait and see what we get on the day
Quote from: macca on February 07, 2016, 08:02:22 AM
How can we do that, we just wait and see what we get on the day

Gezzzzzz...How does wifey pack for that..... ;D ;D ;D
Jump on the OLD RED Tram for a run around town , go up to the top of the city Rialto , that will give you a look at the whole area . Best not to get lead astray with Evil Swaggers >:D >:D :cheers:
Quote from: speewa158 on February 07, 2016, 08:08:05 AM
Jump on the OLD RED Tram for a run around town , go up to the top of the city Rialto , that will give you a look at the whole area . Best not to get lead astray with Evil Swaggers >:D >:D :cheers:
Evil Swaggers??.....Your making me nervous speewa....hehehheh.... ;D ;D
Mate if you hsve time, do a MCG tour (if available) well worth it if your a sports afficiando.
Been to the pub on cnr of king street, not bad but just a pub (there are some other establishments in king st, dont take swmbo though ????)
Hit the restaurants in china town, i loved it though to many choices.
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When in Melb CBD...you must go and have a beer with Chloe at Young and Jacksons opposite Flinders Street Station. Its a Melbourne tradition.. :cheers:
Hey Tracker, don't forget the Jerky mate. :cup:
You getting the Kilt out too? :D
:cheers:
Quote from: Moggy on February 07, 2016, 08:40:54 AM
Mate if you hsve time, do a MCG tour (if available) well worth it if your a sports afficiando.
Been to the pub on cnr of king street, not bad but just a pub (there are some other establishments in king st, dont take swmbo though ????)
Hit the restaurants in china town, i loved it though to many choices.
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Thanks Moggy...have done the MCG tour....It was great......China Town Restaurants certinally do it for me as well :cheers:
Cheers .
Can I suggest somewhere NOT in the city so people can drive and park for < $80 a hour? I ****in hate the city.
Obviously near public tpt may help some, but I don't have a myki card to start with, and happier to drive... I can pickup people on my way towards where ever we are going from my place.
Quote from: Bird on February 07, 2016, 12:30:59 PM
Can I suggest somewhere NOT in the city so people can drive and park for < $80 a hour? I ****in hate the city.
Obviously near public tpt may help some, but I don't have a myki card to start with, and happier to drive... I can pickup people on my way towards where ever we are going from my place.
gotcha, understood. Leave it with me. Somewhere with free parking and easy to get to.
Just a decent suburban pub with beer garden and maybe bistro if we there that long.
Quote from: Bird on February 07, 2016, 01:10:44 PM
Just a decent suburban pub with beer garden and maybe bistro if we there that long.
I'll find out how much time Wayne has and I could throw him on a train with me Sunday afternoon east/south east
we're flexible..... .....Just leaving on Monday
Quote from: Bird on February 07, 2016, 01:10:44 PM
Just a decent suburban pub with beer garden and maybe bistro if we there that long.
Agree.
Quote from: SJindustries on February 07, 2016, 03:27:09 PM
Agree.
no problem, I'm hearing you. Can you recommend any nice tappas lounge bars?
Quote from: scrapsD40 on February 07, 2016, 03:29:56 PM
no problem, I'm hearing you. Can you recommend any nice tappas lounge bars?
Don't get all sookie la la when its not your favorite venue :D
Quote from: SJindustries on February 07, 2016, 03:34:26 PM
Don't get all sookie la la when its not your favorite venue :D
oh so a real camping man's pub bistro then?
I'm looking at a few places around Caulfield. Somewhere near the freeway and Train/Tram with free parking (lots of)
Tracker and co are ok for the Sunday arvo catch up
Quote from: scrapsD40 on February 07, 2016, 07:39:07 AM
Trackers also looking for some ideas of other things to do while in Melbourne. No car, so just ideas around the cbd of interest that are uniquely Melbourne. Post your suggestions here.
maybe he could try walking around the streets wearing socks and sandals, can recall all the Mexicans used to do it up here when on holidays ;D ;D
Strippers would be a bonus....
Quote from: Bird on February 07, 2016, 06:15:33 PM
Strippers would be a bonus....
Gezzzz..Ya wouldn't wanna see me in da nick...ewwwww :-* :-*
If he's not bringing some chilli mud crabs :cup: with him he can get stuffed >:D
Quote from: xcvator on February 07, 2016, 07:22:11 PM
If he's not bringing some chilli mud crabs :cup: with him he can get stuffed >:D
Yeah well don't get your hopes up, he teased me with promises all the way to cape York, then left the day before I got there!
;D ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: oldmate on February 07, 2016, 08:31:55 PM
Yeah well don't get your hopes up, he teased me with promises all the way to cape York, then left the day before I got there!
;D ;D ;D ;D
Yeah, that'd be roight ;D ;D
Quote from: xcvator on February 07, 2016, 09:10:16 PM
Yeah, that'd be roight ;D ;D
Gezzz Lousise......When I'm right no one remembers.......When I'm wrong no one forgets..... :'( :'(.... ;D ;D ;D
Cheers Tracker.
Less drivel... lets get a location going :)
Location location location! (https://www.google.com.au/?gws_rd=ssl#q=pub+with+strippers+melbourne)
Quote from: Bird on February 08, 2016, 07:50:04 AM
Less drivel... lets get a location going :)
Location location location! (https://www.google.com.au/?gws_rd=ssl#q=pub+with+strippers+melbourne)
location is a challenge. Give me another day.
Trying to find a pub around east Melbourne with good value food, close to Freeway plus train & tram with free parking. I'll find something of value.
Also time to post up names of who's coming so I can give the venue an idea of numbers. I've updated to OP.
Blackburn pub has good parking, bistro, and close to station
Quote from: Bird on February 08, 2016, 09:00:39 AM
Blackburn pub has good parking, bistro, and close to station
this one?
www.blackburnhotel.com.au/dining
Quote from: scrapsD40 on February 08, 2016, 09:14:46 AM
this one?
www.blackburnhotel.com.au/dining (http://www.blackburnhotel.com.au/dining)
Yea, its on Whitehorse Rd... opposite the Nissan dealer, next to the Habib Carwash
Quote from: scrapsD40 on February 08, 2016, 08:54:37 AM
location is a challenge. Give me another day.
Trying to find a pub around east Melbourne with good value food, close to Freeway plus train & tram with free parking. I'll find something of value.
Also time to post up names of who's coming so I can give the venue an idea of numbers. I've updated to OP.
I'll be up for a laugh. x 1 maybe 2(mystic)
Quote from: Bird on February 08, 2016, 09:18:37 AM
Yea, its on Whitehorse Rd... opposite the Nissan dealer, next to the Habib Carwash
I'll call them today and make sure they haven't got a function on and book a table for 10-15 people for 6pm
Okey Dokey, OP updated. Blackburn Hotel it is. Address is 111 Whitehorse Road Blackburn
Drinks this Sunday from 5pm and I've booked for a table of 12 peop's for dinner at 6:30pm this Sunday 14th February.
If you are able to join, please post on here how many and I'll increase the booking if needed.
Here's the menu if you want to check out what's on offer.
yea I'm a 75% starter depending on old man.
Quote from: scrapsD40 on February 07, 2016, 07:39:07 AM
Calling any mexicans free next Sunday afternoon/night 14th February, 2016. We have a FNQld'r (tracker - wayne) visiting our fair city for some cultural enlightenment - Edinburgh Military Tattoo and some creepy show called Ghost
We're going to throw out the good old mexican myswag welcome mat and get together on the Sunday arvo/evening for a cheers or two from 5pm then have a pub bistro dinner if you can stay on.
Post your name here if you're coming for drinks and if you're staying for dinner.
I've booked a table for 12 in the bistro for dinner from 6:30pm, but can increase the booking for more if needed.
Trackers also looking for some ideas of other things to do while in Melbourne. No car, so just ideas around the cbd of interest that are uniquely Melbourne. Post your suggestions here.
1-there's an old pub, I think near the corner of King St and Londsdale that might be worth a visit
2- Hardware Lane good alfresco restaurant strip with jazz bands etc
Who's coming?
1-Tracker & co = 4?
2-ScrapsD40 = 1
3-Bird = 1
4-xcvator = 2
5-SJIndustries = 2
Total = 10 so far
Trackers Crew = 6
Quote from: tracker on February 08, 2016, 04:42:40 PM
Trackers Crew = 6
have you coached your group about your strange online friends or should we have an ambulance on standby
Quote from: scrapsD40 on February 08, 2016, 04:51:10 PM
have you coached your group about your strange online friends or should we have an ambulance on standby
Ummmmmmmm....... ??? ???.....The other 2 couples are the guy's we traveled to the tip with...1 of them is a swagger too....although not very active....soooo they must realise i travel amongst STRANGE people..... ;D ;D....It's all good.
Cheers Tracker.
Quote from: Bird on February 08, 2016, 09:00:39 AM
Blackburn pub has good parking, bistro, and close to station
Now i'm getting a little nervous.....We don't have trams or trains up here ....just horses and bullocks....Ohhh. and the occcasional car....We might get lost......Wait.....I'll pack hema maps... ;D ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: tracker on February 08, 2016, 05:10:06 PM
Now i'm getting a little nervous.....We don't have trams or trains up here ....just horses and bullocks....Ohhh. and the occcasional car....We might get lost......Wait.....I'll pack hema maps... ;D ;D ;D ;D
piss easy from the city.. where ya stayin exactly???
also on the way to/from Puffing Billy if your into that thing
Quote from: Bird on February 08, 2016, 06:54:29 PM
piss easy from the city.. where ya stayin exactly???
also on the way to/from Puffing Billy if your into that thing
Bradys Hotel...Little Latrobe St......Can you plot us a course from that Bird ??... :cup:
Cheers tracker.
Any other mexicans interested in joining the group catch up?
Quote from: tracker on February 09, 2016, 03:06:31 AM
Bradys Hotel...Little Latrobe St......Can you plot us a course from that Bird ??... :cup:
Cheers tracker.
Get a cab so you can teach him how to get there as well ??? ??? :cheers:
Hey Tracker, point will get us there. Just have to get there before dark otherwise tracker might be asleep....LOL...
Quote from: Drag69 on February 09, 2016, 06:24:25 PM
Hey Tracker, point will get us there. Just have to get there before dark otherwise tracker might be asleep....LOL...
Gorden Bennet Mate......You just keep ya nose in the right direction......We always rely on you Point.... :cup: :cup:
Sorry guys and girls, can't be there, bugger I was looking forward to some chilli mud crab too :'( :'(
Quote from: scrapsD40 on February 09, 2016, 05:57:21 AM
Any other mexicans interested in joining the group catch up?
Mate I would love to meet up but I reckon if I don't take the missus out on Valentine's Day I might be knocking at your front door for some accomodation the next night ;D
BD, you could show Tracker how good the ozpig is on Sunday ;D ;D ;D :cheers:
Need to boost some numbers now, otherwise it'll be cheaper for us to pay for Bird's parking in the city.
Quote from: scrapsD40Need to boost some numbers now, otherwise it'll be cheaper for us to pay for Bird's parking in the city.
Be even cheaper, I got no interest in going to the city!
Quote from: Black Diamond on February 09, 2016, 08:47:07 PM
Mate I would love to meet up but I reckon if I don't take the missus out on Valentine's Day I might be knocking at your front door for some accomodation the next night ;D
I'm getting my brownie points......I'm taking my wifey to Melbourne for valentines day........So there...!!!!
;D ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: Black Diamond on February 09, 2016, 08:47:07 PM
Mate I would love to meet up but I reckon if I don't take the missus out on Valentine's Day I might be knocking at your front door for some accomodation the next night ;D
blackburn hotel could be romantic
Quote from: scrapsD40 on February 10, 2016, 04:20:31 AM
blackburn hotel could be romantic
Especially with the swagger choir serenading at your table ;D
Quote from: xcvator on February 09, 2016, 08:40:35 PM
Sorry guys and girls, can't be there, bugger I was looking forward to some chilli mud crab too :'( :'(
man, for a retired man you have a busy calendar
Quote from: scrapsD40man, for a retired man you have a busy calendar
He gets lost going beyond Baxter Tavern. (http://www.hairfysh.com/images/Icons/Smileys/th_Mooning-2.gif)
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Quote from: Bird on February 10, 2016, 07:59:54 AM
He gets lost going beyond Baxter Tavern. (http://www.hairfysh.com/images/Icons/Smileys/th_Mooning-2.gif)
(http://www.myswag.org/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=99878;type=avatar)
:cup: :cup: silly old fossil he is ;D
Any other Vic swagg'rs in for dinner at the Blackburn Hotel on Sunday night?
Quote from: scrapsD40 on February 11, 2016, 06:58:03 PM
Any other Vic swagg'rs in for dinner at the Blackburn Hotel on Sunday night?
As long as you will drive me home after the event . lm in :cup: :cheers:
Quote from: speewa158 on February 11, 2016, 07:11:45 PM
As long as you will drive me home after the event . lm in :cup: :cheers:
nope
Quote from: speewa158 on February 11, 2016, 07:11:45 PM
As long as you will drive me home after the event . lm in :cup: :cheers:
Ride ya bike. Dare ya
Quote from: scrapsD40 on February 11, 2016, 06:58:03 PM
Any other Vic swagg'rs in for dinner at the Blackburn Hotel on Sunday night?
I'm traveling all the way from QLD to be there .... ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: tracker on February 12, 2016, 12:32:59 AM
I'm traveling all the way from QLD to be there .... ;D ;D ;D
tracker, I think all of our regulars are looking after their special ladies for the day. Don't take it personally

Just hope their wives don't find out they had a chance to come out to dinner to meet a couple of good looking roosters......
Quote from: scrapsD40 on February 12, 2016, 04:48:43 AM
tracker, I think all of our regulars are looking after their special ladies for the day. Don't take it personally
Just hope their wives don't find out they had a chance to come out to dinner to meet a couple of good looking roosters......
That's ok mate......no wuckers..!!.......Gezzz mate....hope you got enough good looks for both of us !
Leaving for the airport in 10 min.
Cheers Tracker.
Won't be a late night for me. Up bloody early Monday Morning 2am
My Lovely and I are in.... :cup: :cup:
Quote from: tracker on February 12, 2016, 05:19:25 AM
That's ok mate......no wuckers..!!.......Gezzz mate....hope you got enough good looks for both of us !
Leaving for the airport in 10 min.
Cheers Tracker.
ROTFPMSL (http://aussiedistiller.com.au/images/smilies/laughing/rolling.gif)(http://aussiedistiller.com.au/images/smilies/laughing/rolling.gif) (http://aussiedistiller.com.au/images/smilies/laughing/rolling.gif) mate, he's so ugly he has to have a stainless steel mirror, geeze talk about fugly (http://aussiedistiller.com.au/images/smilies/teasing/neener.gif)
Quote from: GeoffA on February 12, 2016, 06:18:17 PM
My Lovely and I are in.... :cup: :cup:
so that means your cumming or not?q
Quote from: Bird on February 12, 2016, 07:17:19 PM
so that means your cumming or not?q
Yep Geoff's in. Ratchet straps also being handed out. Better get yours aswell
Well....we are here in Melbourne ....We went to Ghost last night... Hmmm ... Maybe I would have rathered been sleeping ... Just saying.... Wow couldn't believe the amount of people out and about at 11.30 last night. Looking forward to the Tattoo on Sunday and the afternoon meet up Cheers Tracker
Cheers tracker, Enjoy the trip as much as poss.
Sounds like a good night and Scarps is a mean host.
Have fun, ok.
Quote from: Cruiser 105Tvan on February 13, 2016, 11:40:22 AM
Cheers tracker, Enjoy the trip as much as poss.
Sounds like a good night and Scarps is a mean host.
Have fun, ok.
Thanks Cruiser.......did the markets this morning.....enjoyed that off to do the city circut soon ...
Cheers Tracker
How they going to keep him down on the Farm after hes seen the " Big Smoke " :cheers:
Quote from: tracker on February 13, 2016, 07:04:01 AM
Looking forward to the Tattoo on Sunday....
what ya getting, a W on each butt cheek? ;D
Possibly
Down South Rules
:cup: :cup: :cheers:
Quote from: Rumpig on February 13, 2016, 05:49:14 PM
what ya getting, a W on each butt cheek? ;D
ex
That would look like a heart monitor line wwwwww
Quote from: tracker on February 09, 2016, 03:06:31 AM
Bradys Hotel...Little Latrobe St......Can you plot us a course from that Bird ??... :cup:
Cheers tracker.
Did Bird give you GPS cords?
lsnt Bird Lost ??? :cheers:
Dam :-[ :cheers:
l knew he would be back :cup:
im out
gotta go see the old man.. he still isn't coping well .. hes back at rehab at moment.
Quote from: Bird on February 14, 2016, 10:33:18 AM
im out
gotta go see the old man.. he still isn't coping well .. hes back at rehab at moment.
no prob. Spoken with all parties and cancelling pub booking for tonight. Spoken to SJI & GeoffA already. SJI also on an early drive to Nowra.
Wayne, I'll tracker you down at Etihad
Next time Tracker we'll have a :cheers: or 2. It'll be Scraps/scarps shout all night. See how many vic swaggers make it then
That should be at an undisclosed location >:D :cheers:
Quote from: speewa158 on February 14, 2016, 03:33:14 PM
That should be at an undisclosed location >:D :cheers:
nagambie?
That's torn it :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :cheers:
If we get a bit more notice, I'm sure we could come up with a dedicated driver volunteer.
Just so the out of towner (doesn't get to Bird's by mistake) doesn't get lost.
Although, I'm sure Bird would look after them properly in any case.
Right?
At airport now Heading for home We had a great time in Melbourne... :cup:
Quote from: tracker on February 15, 2016, 01:24:26 PM
At airport now Heading for home We had a great time in Melbourne... :cup:
great to finally tracker you down at the airport and meet this afternoon.
Quote from: scrapsD40 on February 15, 2016, 03:13:29 PM
great to finally tracker you down at the airport and meet this afternoon.
Yea...Who wooda believed Scraps and our troop were on the same flight outta Melbourne to Brizzy....Was meant to meet up i guess.......We had time for 1 beer :cheers: :cheers:.....
Cheers Tracker.
Ya better check out the mug shots in Spotted Swagger.
Quote from: tracker on February 15, 2016, 08:34:40 PM
Yea...Who wooda believed Scraps and our troop were on the same flight outta Melbourne to Brizzy....Was meant to meet up i guess.......We had time for 1 beer :cheers: :cheers:.....
Cheers Tracker.
Ya better check out the mug shots in Spotted Swagger.
never in doubt for a minute that we would somehow catch up. Great to meet you all and what an amazing trip to Melbourne Victoria and weather you scored.
My words of advice - don't come back in winter

Just one other thing tho, seeing you didn't get to meet any other Mexican Myswagg'rs, I wouldn't want you returning home thinking they're all like me. No sir, not likely, not ever could the rest be like me.
Everyone else is just like xcvator

