Macroguru heading to the land down under...

MacroGuru · 10-04-2007, 10:29 AM

I am pretty excited....Australia has always been one of the places I have wanted to go...now work is getting me there for a couple of weeks..

I will have one day for site seeing and then my evenings are open..I will be in Sydney for the entire time.

Any suggestions for those who live there or who have been down there.

Thanks,

Mizzou B-ball fan · 10-04-2007, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MacroGuru

Any suggestions for those who live there or who have been down there.

Thanks,

Kangaroos - they're not only cute.......they're good eatin' too!!!!!

21C · 10-04-2007, 11:15 AM

The Rocks is an historical part of Sydney and has quite a few old pubs. It is just on the southern side of the Harbour Bridge.

There are the tourist attractions of the Harbour Bridge climb and the Skywalk at Sydney Tower. Sydney Tower is also good for getting an overall view of the city.

Darling Harbour is worth a look but is just a tourist haven.

I would suggest catching the ferry to Manly. It is a cheap way of seeing the harbour without going on one of the tourist cruises. The ferry terminal is at Circular Quay - just near the Opera House.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Galaxy · 10-04-2007, 11:28 AM

Visit a brothel?

MacroGuru · 10-04-2007, 11:46 AM

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Visit a brothel?

Mrs. Macroguru would be quite upset, and she isn't one I would want to piss off.

rkmsuf · 10-04-2007, 11:53 AM

Can you find out if women really glow and men actually plunder there?

Mizzou B-ball fan · 10-04-2007, 11:54 AM

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Mrs. Macroguru would be quite upset, and she isn't one I would want to piss off.

Well, then you make sure that she knows that her brothel needs to be available 24/7 to meet your needs.

lighthousekeeper · 10-04-2007, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MacroGuru

Mrs. Macroguru would be quite upset, and she isn't one I would want to piss off.

SWMBO

Groundhog · 10-04-2007, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 21C

The Rocks is an historical part of Sydney and has quite a few old pubs. It is just on the southern side of the Harbour Bridge.

There are the tourist attractions of the Harbour Bridge climb and the Skywalk at Sydney Tower. Sydney Tower is also good for getting an overall view of the city.

Darling Harbour is worth a look but is just a tourist haven.

I would suggest catching the ferry to Manly. It is a cheap way of seeing the harbour without going on one of the tourist cruises. The ferry terminal is at Circular Quay - just near the Opera House.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Yeah, there's lots to do and see in Sydney, depending on what you're interested in. I definately also recommend going for a walk through the Rocks, and stopping in at the Phillip's Foot to cook yourself a steak and have a beer or two (or three).

After seeing the Rocks, I'd walk on over to the Opera house and maybe take a walk through to Lady Macquarie's chair, which is the big park directly east of the Opera House (the entrance is about 2 min walk from the Opera House), and gives a great view of the city.

Darling Harbour, which I'm currently gazing down on from my window here at work, is quite pretty and probably worth a look, but yeah, as 21C says, very touristy.

MacroGuru · 10-05-2007, 02:47 PM

Thanks for the input...If I have some free time, I might be willing to meet up with some FOFCers while I am down there. Only problem is, with the company I work for, we have a zero tolerance policy for alcohol on the road, so I can drink a coke, while you have you beer....

Mustang · 10-05-2007, 04:19 PM

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with the company I work for, we have a zero tolerance policy for alcohol on the road, so I can drink a coke, while you have you beer....

What, your company run by Mormons or something???

BYU 14 · 10-05-2007, 04:25 PM

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What, your company run by Mormons or something???

Geez, what next, can't drink a Beer at BYU games either?

Don't forget to try a Vegamite sandwich!!

MacroGuru · 10-05-2007, 06:44 PM

Actually, it didn't used to be, but a few dumb asses acting irresponsibly to airlines, hotel staff and on the road forced the company to take it that way.

21C · 10-05-2007, 09:32 PM

Just give me a bit of advance notice if you want to meet up since I live about 100 miles north of Sydney.

Galaxy · 10-05-2007, 10:37 PM

Is that even legal?

MacroGuru · 10-19-2007, 11:38 AM

Alright,

I found out where I will be through the week

10/22

NSW, 2031, AU
We drive here Sunday, so I will be spending my day on Sunday here

10/23

Leura, NSW, 2780, AU
My Understanding is this day has been cancelled, if so I have Tuesday off and will be Driving into Sydney for sightseeing.

10/24

Parramatta

10/25 Parramatta

10/26

Sydney, NSW, 2000, AU

10/27
Sydney, NSW, 2000, AU

Hopefully I get some time on the 26th and 27th to check out the Sydney nightlife, but I am excited to get there and see a place I have always wanted to go to.

21C · 10-19-2007, 05:35 PM

So where are you staying while you're here?

MacroGuru · 10-21-2007, 01:46 AM

Well, today/tonight in Coogee, we are staying at the Crowne Plaza, tomorrow night and for three nights Parramatta, I do not know where we are staying, once I find out I will post it.

Kodos · 10-21-2007, 10:09 AM

Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?

You better run.

You better take cover.

Kodos · 10-21-2007, 10:09 AM

You will find out that, ironically enough, they don't serve Foster's in Australia.

MacroGuru · 10-22-2007, 06:40 AM

Well, we are in Parramatta for the next three days...We are staying in the Sebel hotel.

I have to say one thing..I found out where all the hot chicks in the world are...

DaddyTorgo · 10-22-2007, 06:50 PM

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Well, we are in Parramatta for the next three days...We are staying in the Sebel hotel.

I have to say one thing..I found out where all the hot chicks in the world are...

I don't think i've ever seen or heard of an unattractive australian girl

Raiders Army · 10-22-2007, 06:51 PM

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I don't think i've ever seen or heard of an unattractive australian girl

ditto

Schmidty · 10-22-2007, 07:00 PM

While you're there, say hi to Kosta, and tell him to start posting again.

10-04-2007, 11:53 AM	#6
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	Can you find out if women really glow and men actually plunder there? __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

10-05-2007, 02:47 PM	#10
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Thanks for the input...If I have some free time, I might be willing to meet up with some FOFCers while I am down there. Only problem is, with the company I work for, we have a zero tolerance policy for alcohol on the road, so I can drink a coke, while you have you beer.... __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

10-05-2007, 06:44 PM	#13
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Actually, it didn't used to be, but a few dumb asses acting irresponsibly to airlines, hotel staff and on the road forced the company to take it that way. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

10-19-2007, 11:38 AM	#16
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Alright, I found out where I will be through the week 10/22 NSW, 2031, AU We drive here Sunday, so I will be spending my day on Sunday here 10/23 Leura, NSW, 2780, AU My Understanding is this day has been cancelled, if so I have Tuesday off and will be Driving into Sydney for sightseeing. 10/24 Parramatta 10/25 Parramatta 10/26 Sydney, NSW, 2000, AU 10/27 Sydney, NSW, 2000, AU Hopefully I get some time on the 26th and 27th to check out the Sydney nightlife, but I am excited to get there and see a place I have always wanted to go to. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future" Last edited by MacroGuru : 10-19-2007 at 11:41 AM.

10-21-2007, 01:46 AM	#18
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Well, today/tonight in Coogee, we are staying at the Crowne Plaza, tomorrow night and for three nights Parramatta, I do not know where we are staying, once I find out I will post it. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

10-04-2007, 11:15 AM	#3
21C College Prospect Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Newcastle, Australia	The Rocks is an historical part of Sydney and has quite a few old pubs. It is just on the southern side of the Harbour Bridge. There are the tourist attractions of the Harbour Bridge climb and the Skywalk at Sydney Tower. Sydney Tower is also good for getting an overall view of the city. Darling Harbour is worth a look but is just a tourist haven. I would suggest catching the ferry to Manly. It is a cheap way of seeing the harbour without going on one of the tourist cruises. The ferry terminal is at Circular Quay - just near the Opera House. Let me know if you have any questions.

10-04-2007, 11:28 AM	#4
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Visit a brothel?

10-05-2007, 09:32 PM	#14
21C College Prospect Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Newcastle, Australia	Just give me a bit of advance notice if you want to meet up since I live about 100 miles north of Sydney.

10-05-2007, 10:37 PM	#15
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Is that even legal?

10-19-2007, 05:35 PM	#17
21C College Prospect Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Newcastle, Australia	So where are you staying while you're here?

10-21-2007, 10:09 AM	#19
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder? You better run. You better take cover.

10-22-2007, 06:40 AM	#21
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Well, we are in Parramatta for the next three days...We are staying in the Sebel hotel. I have to say one thing..I found out where all the hot chicks in the world are... __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

10-22-2007, 07:00 PM	#24
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	While you're there, say hi to Kosta, and tell him to start posting again.

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