[Blackhen]

Greetings All

I'm arriving early Friday morning and leaving mid-Monday morning.

I've never been to Melbourne, so i figured in for a penny in for a pound.

I'm up for anything - but just hanging out and eating is fine with me!

I'm planning to go to the theatre at least once - what's on?

[LaughLoveLive]

Ooh theatre is a good idea

[What Next]

If anyone would like to send me their personal email address by PM,   with days / times they would be available over the weekend, I can put together a rough schedule and email out to see what  the "group" thinks. This tends to work for "locking down" a plan and the rest can just happen as we meet.

Blackhen, it  will be lovely to meet you, been a long time since I was in Melbourne,  we can explore together!

[hopeandfaith]

I am all confirmed for the meet-up now.  Sooooo excited.  I will be arriving in Melb at 8.30am on the 19th and leaving with LLL on the evening of the 20th.  Also staying at the Mecure.

Did I mentioned how excited I am??

[BennHurr]

awesome :-)

[What Next]

Its the night before (very early hours of the morning of) the start of my trip which will bring me Downunder next week and I am very excited. 

At the last count we have 8 confirmed, for what is sizing up to be a great weekend.

Stillpraying and I thought the following 'draft' plan might help get us started:

Friday 18th July - Dinner (place to be confirmed - perhaps the locals can advise  )
Fidelle, Blackhen, Stillpraying, BennHur, Summer90, LaughLoveLive and What Next
We could aim to meet at the hotel where most are staying for pre-dinner drink (and wait for LLL to arrive before going to dinner)

Sat 19th July
Morning stroll around City for anyone up and about.
Meet for lunch and catch up with Hopeandfaith before heading off to visit one or more wineries
Dinner at Winery or back in the city???

Sun 20th July - morning
Open to explore the city or sit around over a coffee  and plan the next meetup

Looking forward to seeing everyone next week,

Safe travelling,

XXX

[fidelle]

Sounds like a great plan, WN 

Happy travels and....

 SEE YOU SOON...YAY!!! 

xxx

[hopeandfaith]

Sounds great! I'll be in town by 9am on Sat so don't plan too much fun without me   

Wish I was coming over the night before now!

[LaughLoveLive]

Sounds amazing!!

My flight lands 8pm, not sure how long to get into the city (40 mins or so?)so would it be be better if i meet you guys at whatever restaurant you decide rather than you all waiting for me?

[Blackhen]

I found out this week an old friend is in Les Mis which has just opened in Melbourne and I managed to score a cheap ticket for Friday night. Yay! So I wont make dinner unless it's really early - but I'm up for morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and/or supper!