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oh cool theres a gym there. me and my gf have been looking for one, we recently moved to 'northcote' (basically thornbury) close to Ceres. we're parallel to/5min ride from northcote plaza so thats good to know. pay per session is good too, hate big monthly fees and they make you feel obliged to go ...

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jbs wrote:Screw sake, go shochu!

I've never tried the stuff! :O Will give it a go next time.

Dan, I like your theory of get the most expensive one haha.

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thanks same o

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^ Thanks for that sake tip Deviant. I have been wondering where to buy some near me.
Any brand recommendations? I like to drink my sake warm.

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Hi All! Looking for a top class romantic restaurant to take my girl on her birthay. Somewhere where you don't feel like the people next to you can hear every word you are saying, food is melt in the mouth, mood is well captured and service is great. Preferably in the city... Can't help with the cit...

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Poor Jens! Such a nasty crash for such a nice fella, but that is how it goes.

Thor Husovd's near crash last night was an amazing save!

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oh do you pc!? yes, thornbury, but i go to the 401 gym by the northcote plaza, cos its only $5 a class/session... there are not many in the area it seems! would love a gym buddy! I go to Fitness Land, near crn Grange & Darebin Rds. I've been there for >2 years I like it so much. Lovely trainers...

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ghetto kitty wrote:bigups third week of gym regime

nice one! you're in thornbury aren't you? I go to a good gym in your neighbourhood. wonder if its the same one?

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watched 'Lust and Caution' yesterday. About a group of resistance fighters in Shanghai during the japanese occupation in the 40's decide to take out a big bad dude by infiltrating his inner circle, the girl becomes his mistress and kind of falls for him whilst still plotting to get him killed, and ...

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cheers... i am gonna do a tour around China and maybe one for a section on South East Asia... not sure what part to do on my own and what to do with tour... I am going to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia, which part should i do the tour around? I wouldnt do Vietnam by tour. I went there a few...

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Question: Adrian wants to take me to a Japanese restaurant and I've only ever been once and wasn't too happy with what I had. Can anyone recommend a nice meal that would make a good gateway into Japanese cuisine for a newbie? I like to go to Matsuya on Station St in Fairfield (make sure you book!) ...

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I had a cassoulet at Cumulus Inc not too long ago. Delicious

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I have never been a guided tour person. never say never. I'd never done a tour until last year. I always loved independant travel for all the reasons you mentioned Dboy. After my horrible trip in 2007, I was apprehensive but up for trying a tour in 2008. In a way my journey also started before I'd ...

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I booked my tour through Intrepid but someone else ran it on the ground in China (bikeasia). Kunming is a big town so you can fly direct from there to Shanghai on your own for current price $280 US. From there you can go to Hong Kong as a good price too. Often you need to fly into Shenzhen and bus o...

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I will admit I did most of my 1st trip there alone and found it difficult. The second trip I did as part of a cycling tour and it was so easy with 2 guides & a driver! :D They didn't cycle for me though... still had to do that! I did travel on my own for half of my last trip. The tour finished i...

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Many happy birthday wishes to you Miss W_P. Hope you've had an awesome celebration

:D:D

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China! It's awesome, huge, heaps to see and mostly cheap.

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No race radios allowed tonight, so the team director in the car will not be able to tell his riders what is happening up front or back and who is doing what on other teams. Let's see what that does to team tactics!

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it goes for more than 9 days. it goes for 3 weeks!
I watch it for the scenery, but then I am a Francophile, and I also like boys in lycra.

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cafe di stasio was win win win. great ambience in there, simple elegance and best service ever- i like attentive but not intrusive with some personality. had baked scallops, pasta with ragu and bitter choc tart. bohhh to yarra pinot too. 11/10 :smt007 glad you liked di stasio. it certainly is the w...

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Had a big weekend of cooking new recipes :) This one was a winner, Italian beef stew ... http://www.cuisine.com.au/recipe/spezzatino-di-manzo-italian-beef-stew http://www.cuisine.com.au/thumbnail?inode=912314742&w=350&h=350&r=255&g=255&b=255 It used 750ml-1L of red wine! Tasted g...

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definately get yourself a set top box Mixy, as cammo says. It's great having access to ABC2, and SBS2. Now is the time.

Otherwise, watch the TdF online through the excellent Tour Tracker live streaming website.

http://tdf.sbs.com.au/tdf2009/tour-tracker

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I've been watching every night. It's killing me on work days, but I'm a fanatic so for 3 wks its Tour first, work second. It's been a pretty good first week of racing. Very interesting. Of the Aussie's I'm most upset about Mick Rodger's back luck. He was looking in very good form until his slip on t...

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Anyone seen Wake in Fright yet, the rereleased aussie movie from the 70's?

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Cooked this one last night. It's a winner. I usually do it with wine but will try it again soon with beer instead.

http://www.cuisine.com.au/recipe/chilli-con-carne

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bah... travel fast and see many places, or travel slow and soak up the environment of those few places... each to their own, i reckon a mix is best. sounds good to me too. If you like somewhere more, then you stay longer, if not, then go to the next one. That is what I like to do too, but it just d...

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That sounds like an awesome travel philosophy jbs. I was astounded last week hearing my friend's fiance talking about their honeymoon next year and how "you can do Italy in 7 days". Told him I spent just 5 in Florence alone and his response was "why?" To soak up the vibe of cours...

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Bear in mind it took us 3 months to do Panama, Nicaragua and Costa Rica! wow! that is ages. My friend is there now and has also done Honduras and a stop in Mexcio. the photos have been amazing and he's done his PADI course. Lucky dog. How are you coping with life post-travel jbs? Happy to be home a...

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Lost my job yesterday. Was kind of expecting it but I'd asked them to wait until Monday cause yesterday I went to the most gutwrenching memorial for my mate Jack. Told them I wouldn't be able to handle the two events in the same week. They did it anyway. Same day. Now I'm just waiting for my house ...

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oohhh those shoes look awesome!

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Blaxter wrote:Don't let being infamous on the internet stop ya.
Wasn't there an Itlaian Porn star who ran for office a few years ago?
Not that I'm suggesting there's any similarity.

that was Cicciolina and she got elected.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cicciolina

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thanks GK. What is "in flight chat"?

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Anyone gone of a flight with AirAsia yet? Their prices to KL, and from there to other destinations just seem to good to be true! Got me thinking whether I want to go back to Asia again later this year?

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I find the pedestrian crossing between Flinders St station and Fed sq next to the tram stop is the worst. People think they can just keep walking when the pedestrian light is red if there is lots of them. Pisses me off majorly when on the pushie or in the car.

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My new boyfriend has gone OS for a month

Hope the time passes quickly and I'm back at the airport before I know it

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mecka wrote:life is too fucking short indeed.

gotd is being dumped on what was supposed to be a one year anniversary.

Aww that's no good mecka

Hope your heart heals soon.

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BUs a busy and exciting w'end! Had to have a big sleep in yesterday to recover, but then had a good night out at dinner.

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no, some people like to see what they're eating. Also we were a bunch of friends doing lunch, not a couple making cow eyes at each other over linguine. We were there for lunch and the dark lighting seemed to make it feel much later than it was in the day, or like the weather was gloomy when it wasn'...

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Oh I didnt report on my di stasio experience. Loved it very much, would be awesome date venue for dinner (I liked the low lighting though my friend K didnt.) I got to try 4 different dishes while there. Soup for entree was delightful, as was the fish salad with its zingy and fresh flavours. I had po...

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I lived and worked in France for a year. There was quite a bit of paperwork to get that visa, and it wasn't your usual situation. I was there as a visiting scientist, so I was paid and employed in Australia, but working in France with a residents permit. I couldnt have done it without the sponsoring...

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Yeah, got one of those at the shop - good, basic machine. Stovetop espresso is your cheapest option, 'kitty. Awesome coffee, too. that reminds me I need to go the Meditterean Wholesaler on Sydney Rd. They have stainless steel 1-3 cup stovetop espresso machines at a very reasonable price. I love my ...

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Anada is excellent. Only been once with Fiwi, but since sent my workmate who took his folks from the country. They ate up a storm and loved all the dishes. We rated everything as excellent too when I ate there. It can be a bit busy and noisy on the weekend, but the flavours, aaahhh the flavours!! :D...

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Jinx wrote:Did anyone watch skins while it was on SBS? Just finished watching the series, not bad although the ending of season 2 sucked. Gonna start on the full series of Oz now.

Skins was one of my favourite shows.

Now I'm watching Mad Men on SBS but the last 2 episodes havent been that exciting :S

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BUs time spent with people who care for you

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yay, just decided over the last few days that instead of buying a house, I'm gonna use my $30k+ house deposit to travel... trying to buy a house for 5 months proved no go, so it's not meant to be yet, and I always wanted to travel, so now I have a great oportunity... 1 Year or more, go as many plac...

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hooray! going out tonight. can't wait

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Many happy birthday wishes to you miss GK!

hope you had a ripper celebration!

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BUs that I can't stop smiling

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two and a 1/2 men, I just can't do it unless I'm stuck on a plane with nothing to read, and nothing else to do. I dont find it very funny at all!

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that's wildasia.net

[.com will get you a naughty site i think - wasn't going to check for sure at work!!!]

Dan & ADD: thanks for Japan tips!

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