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Geek Culture / Australian Convention... This time for real?!

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Wiggett
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Posted: 13th Sep 2005 09:47
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Ok guys I'm finishing up my work contract in a few more weeks, and I'm gettin back into the scene helping aura with his/her mmorpg engine, so what i'd like to see is a show of hands from everyone who is Australian here and if I can secure a venue at RMIT in the city of Melbourne here who could attend during the summer holidays?? I Know we've tried but no one wants to travel interstate, but if there is anywhere more central than let us hear it and lets try and get one done this year, I know if I turn up or host one that I will have a copy of AGE to showcase the work that would be done so far, mayhaps even a playable demo set up on a few machines to test it out. So who's up for a fun time for all fdilled with music, pizzas, showcased material and a time to get everyone together and discuss happenings in the db world??

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Jiffy
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Posted: 13th Sep 2005 10:52 Edited at: 13th Sep 2005 10:53
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I'm American and in America, but I visit some Australian relatives in Australia alot. I might be able to make it, depends on whether I'm there during the Australian summer holidays or not.


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flibX0r
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Posted: 13th Sep 2005 20:11
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would if i could but i can't so i won't. Don't have the money to get there. Could have it in the new conention centre over here perhaps



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Jess T
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Posted: 13th Sep 2005 20:19
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Ha! I aint going to Perth, Flibble!

Melbourne, on the other hand... That's only a train's ride away ( a very long one, but still only one ).

I may be able to make it, but I'd have to save up a fair bit ( 'tis hard when you're at Uni and can't get a job ).

And, the main problem with the last one that I tried to get going was that too many Aust users are underage ( and even now, a year later, I don't think that's changed much ).

'twould be fun to do, though! Esp. if you could show us around some of the local pubs

Alternatly, how about everyone come to Bathurst for the Bathurst 1000 in a month? Pubs there are great fun... But, a place to have the actual convention might be a problem... Oh well.

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flibX0r
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Posted: 13th Sep 2005 21:03
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But Melbourne's a shi...





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Posted: 13th Sep 2005 22:10
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shinkle?

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Jess T
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Melbourne IS a shiny place to be, you're right Flibble!

I really wouldn't mind going to Melbourne for a trip. Been there once before when I was younger I think, and it left a good impression.

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Dave J
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Posted: 14th Sep 2005 08:46
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There are the imposing threats of terrorism in Melbourne... although, that hasn't stopped me riding the train to Uni 3 days a week.

Oh, and of course I could make it if it were here.


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Posted: 14th Sep 2005 14:44
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There's terrorist threats in Melbourne?

Haha, I find that quite amusing.

Anyhoo... It still seems that there are more DB users in Melbourne than anywhere else ( at least, those that frequent these forums ), and so far, it'd just be the three of us going ( Unless Flibble gets off his lazy furry arse and fly's over [ it's only $512 or something for a return flight... I looked it up the other day ] ).

... Yep.

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Posted: 14th Sep 2005 15:15 Edited at: 14th Sep 2005 15:15
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If you want any advice, I'll offer it for a low, low price of £10...

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Just got off the phone with my relatives. I am going to be in Aus. during the Aus. summer holidays, but only in Melbourne for a short time. Anyway, it would be so cool to go to a convention! I just love going to Austalia (I've been there twice, which isn't really "a lot" as I said earlier, but then it's half-way around the world!), the people are so nice!


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Posted: 14th Sep 2005 15:55
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Quote: "There's terrorist threats in Melbourne?"


...You don't read the news, do you? LA has also been targeted.


Quote: "Haha, I find that quite amusing."


Yes, because it shows how Sydney is no longer the most popular city in Australia. You smell!


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lol, nope, no news for Jess

And, Yeah, Sydney Sucks big time... I hate it, that's why I live on the central Coast ( during Uni breaks ) at in Bathurst ( during Uni ).

BB, Nah, sorry, can't afford it... How will some advice in return do? ( maybe about some funky dance moves or something? )

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Wiggett
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Posted: 18th Sep 2005 15:22
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well great to see the show of hands anyway yeah flibble you should totally fly and stuff. also Jiffy that'd beexcellent to have you attend, if we somehow manage to get it going these holidays I will aksk you what time you'l be in town and try and make it co-incide with the event. ANyway im in town atm cause i arrived late from a weekend workshop and missed my bus back, ohwell i guess i just get the day off work tomorrow then

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Posted: 19th Sep 2005 05:34
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ill save up and fly sydney or melb

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NathanF
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Ill be there for sure (probably) if its in melbourne, so count me in.

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