On 13/03/2023 at 06:56, layzie said:

Never driven one but love the look of an old Citroen! 

Yes, by ‘74 they had refined them beautifully 

  On 13/03/2023 at 06:54, AzzKikA said:

Not sure if I will drive in from Kilmore and park my car at work in South Melbourne (free parking) or drive to Craigieburn station and catch the train from there (Seymour line works 😩). Then do the usual change trains and get the Mernda or Hurstbridge line to get to Jolimont.

Get to game, find a spot around near the interchange where I used to sit, have a pie and beer and watch from the back.

Hate being a pleb and not having a reserved seat.

All this can only happen if I get my membership sorted lol.

If you can be bothered bush bashing Sat evening traffic to get to the free parking I'd say it's probably the way to go. 

Has it still not acknowledged your sign up online?

  On 13/03/2023 at 06:59, Sir Why You Little said:

Yes, by ‘74 they had refined them beautifully 

SWYL there was one model I saw at Motorclassica a few years ago from around the 40s or 50s when they completely changed the design within a year? I've never been able to remember which one though don't suppose you do?

  On 13/03/2023 at 07:03, layzie said:

SWYL there was one model I saw at Motorclassica a few years ago from around the 40s or 50s when they completely changed the design within a year? I've never been able to remember which one though don't suppose you do?

Post war. Many car companies had to completely revamp operations, because steel and parts were hard to supply 

Good old wikipedia will probably give you some information 

  On 13/03/2023 at 07:06, Sir Why You Little said:

Post war. Many car companies had to completely revamp operations, because steel and parts were hard to supply 

Good old wikipedia will probably give you some information 

I'm thinking it could be one of the Traction Avants but will have to keep digging.

In early, 5:30pm, straight to the Frank Gray Smith bar. Catch up with my ‘footy mates’. Seated by 7. Watch the boys run out from Level 2 wing of the MCC. Go mental for four quarters. Beer at half time in the Percy Beames Bar, then hopefully celebration beverages post game. I’m chomping at the bit. 

  On 13/03/2023 at 06:59, layzie said:

If you can be bothered bush bashing Sat evening traffic to get to the free parking I'd say it's probably the way to go. 

Has it still not acknowledged your sign up online?

Nope, gonna call tomorrow.

Bush Bashing!? Geeze mate, it's only Kilmore lol

Is there a usual place people go after the game for a few refreshing ales?

  On 13/03/2023 at 07:17, AzzKikA said:

Nope, gonna call tomorrow.

Bush Bashing!? Geeze mate, it's only Kilmore lol

Oh of course, not far at all. But once you hit the city it could be as thick as a national park with traffic! Hopefully not though.

  On 13/03/2023 at 06:07, Sir Why You Little said:

The DS. What a Car

my Uncle had a ‘74 DS. Fully optioned. 
Even today it us still a magnificent car

My baby in Paris before the trip back home.

Will be there in spades with my adult daughter, two of her housemates and may be my son. Should be a great occasion! Probably wander in about an hour beforehand, get a feel of the ground and try to stop shaking my heda about why we had to do this on a Wednesday in 2022.

  On 12/03/2023 at 13:20, hardtack said:

I’m passing up a birthday party with three very good bands playing, so that I can sit with my son in front of the telly. Having given up the booze, I can’t even enjoy a cold one while the game is on… looks like hot dogs/pies and coke.

Expensive switch

I'll be reclining on the leather lounge, glass of gin and tonic in one hand, phone on xhamster in the other, facing the fireplace and looking resplendent.

  On 13/03/2023 at 00:40, WalkingCivilWar said:

So rude of “friends” who schedule weddings during the footy season!!! 😂

The thoughtlessness of not conferring with you first. Some people are just me me me.   

We'll be there early as my boy is part of the guard of honour as the team runs out onto the 'G'!

  On 13/03/2023 at 03:56, ucanchoose said:

As the Lilydale line stops at box Hill and I can't be bothered changing to get to Camberwell   I'll just watch at home. 

 

Same every week until the line is running late may

Duuude, make replacement bus your friend!

I find that when you get on a replacement bus with a giant Jayden cardboard cutout people tend to make way for you. Short of that, here’s what you do: make your way to the front of the queue. Act a little unhinged and no one will arc up at you. Board the bus, pick a window seat and maintain the unhinged demeanour. People will give you a wide berth. If someone oblivious does go to sit next to you, turn to your imaginary friend sitting next to you and say something like, “it’s ok, they’ll never find the body.” Works every time. 
You’re welcome. 😁

Edited March 13, 20232 yr by WalkingCivilWar

Finish decking around the new pool 

 

then not watching the game as I don’t have Kayo anymore and I’m in northern NSW booooooo FtA scheduling 

I'll be at the snow, sorry...

 

But seriously, I will, skiing the slopes of Engelberg in Switzerland. But I'm actually bummed to miss it live, will just have to watch us rip the doggies a new a**ehole after the weekend (or while recuperating in hospital with a broken leg)

Touch wood (on both accounts)

  On 13/03/2023 at 07:18, AzzKikA said:

Is there a usual place people go after the game for a few refreshing ales?

The Tippler on Wellington Parade is probably where the more discerning of our supporters end up. I've seen Rod Grinter and some of the past players group in there a few times and Hamish Blake once. I've made a decision not to go pre-game this season though as they introduced a $50 non-refundable credit card payment to book a table last year which can be a bit of a mare if your plans change at the last minute. No such problems after a game though. 

Too early to say really. Looks like it'll be a cracking day weather wise though. I really want these four points as I have no intention of getting on a railway replacement bus full of Dogs fans after the game. 

  On 13/03/2023 at 07:18, AzzKikA said:

Is there a usual place people go after the game for a few refreshing ales?

London Tavern in Richmond both before and after, although being a Saturday night game a few will head straight home.

We've always enjoyed the Hassett Room on level 2 after a game as it usually stays open for 20 to 30mins after the game.

  On 13/03/2023 at 09:08, Rab D Nesbitt said:

The Tippler on Wellington Parade is probably where the more discerning of our supporters end up. I've seen Rod Grinter and some of the past players group in there a few times and Hamish Blake once. I've made a decision not to go pre-game this season though as they introduced a $50 non-refundable credit card payment to book a table last year which can be a bit of a mare if your plans change at the last minute. No such problems after a game though. 

I thought the Tippler closed at 1030 on Saturday.

  On 13/03/2023 at 07:59, Fanatique Demon said:

My baby in Paris before the trip back home.

Oh yes. In Paris…

Jaque Tati is one of my heroes 

Edited March 13, 20232 yr by Sir Why You Little

  On 13/03/2023 at 09:25, dworship said:

I thought the Tippler closed at 1030 on Saturday.

Hi dworship. I know they keep funny hours these days but I've been there until midnight on a Saturday night after a game. Don't know if I'll be there this Saturday night though because of the replacement rail buses they are running on the entire Sunbury line. 

  On 13/03/2023 at 09:08, Rab D Nesbitt said:

The Tippler on Wellington Parade is probably where the more discerning of our supporters end up. I've seen Rod Grinter and some of the past players group in there a few times and Hamish Blake once. I've made a decision not to go pre-game this season though as they introduced a $50 non-refundable credit card payment to book a table last year which can be a bit of a mare if your plans change at the last minute. No such problems after a game though. 

Yeah that was a bit of a shame when it came in, will get there a few time this year but definitely gotta plan ahead.