tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post7109332867678361407..comments2024-01-30T13:57:40.271+11:00Comments on LoveCats DownUnder: The Best of MelbourneAlly Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-43909884349694055712015-08-19T08:16:05.491+10:002015-08-19T08:16:05.491+10:00I'll miss you guys too!! Yes, definitely there...I'll miss you guys too!! Yes, definitely there in spirit :)<br /><br />Bushwalks, great suggestion. I used to love going up to the Dandenong rages and wandering around the beautiful scenery there...plus stopping at one of the cute little towns on the way back for afternoon tea ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358827139946367507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-21748890781932738432015-08-19T08:14:58.977+10:002015-08-19T08:14:58.977+10:00It's very fun, hopefully you'll get to vis...It's very fun, hopefully you'll get to visit your family and friends there one time. It's great to have a local to show you the sights :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358827139946367507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-77869632964381983472015-08-19T08:14:25.818+10:002015-08-19T08:14:25.818+10:00Yes, there's so much to do and it can be a bit...Yes, there's so much to do and it can be a bit overwhelming. But you can always find a nice cafe and people watch, that's one of my favourite things to do :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358827139946367507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-82195607017528202922015-08-19T08:13:51.166+10:002015-08-19T08:13:51.166+10:00The gaol is an interesting experience isn't it...The gaol is an interesting experience isn't it? I believe they do writers residencies there, probably great inspiration for anyone writing mysteries/suspense :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358827139946367507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-61950867496667172242015-08-19T08:13:12.403+10:002015-08-19T08:13:12.403+10:00I know, I'm so sad to be missing all you lovel...I know, I'm so sad to be missing all you lovely ladies this year :(<br /><br />The Langham is lovely, J and I stayed there as our 'last Melbourne hurrah' before we moved here. It's a gorgeous hotel.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358827139946367507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-2511872436959145362015-08-18T19:01:29.169+10:002015-08-18T19:01:29.169+10:00Will miss you there this year, Stef!
But you'l...Will miss you there this year, Stef!<br />But you'll be there in spirit :)<br /><br />Another thing I'd add to your list is bushwalks. We have some great ones here, if you're game enough to brave the myriad of Australian natures wonders :)<br /><br />And, yes, we do make some of the best coffee here!<br /><br />MichelleMichelle Somershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12456587199949658362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-10117863776792653702015-08-18T18:41:06.606+10:002015-08-18T18:41:06.606+10:00Post bookmarked for when I get myself across to Me...Post bookmarked for when I get myself across to Melbourne. This will happen because I've got both friends and family there!<br />Never been to Melbourne. Sounds like there are lots of good things to do though.Lynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-44640860063659486312015-08-18T17:15:42.127+10:002015-08-18T17:15:42.127+10:00Oh I am going to miss everyone very much :)
Have ...Oh I am going to miss everyone very much :)<br /><br />Have Fun<br />HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-52698729226126028922015-08-18T16:47:17.379+10:002015-08-18T16:47:17.379+10:00You will be missed, Helen!You will be missed, Helen!Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-90195165566766358532015-08-18T16:46:58.752+10:002015-08-18T16:46:58.752+10:00I love Melbourne too, Stef, though I've not sp...I love Melbourne too, Stef, though I've not spent a lot of time there. Would love to explore the city more...and your suggestions could just be the perfect place to start. :-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-21740211228132008022015-08-18T16:16:53.211+10:002015-08-18T16:16:53.211+10:00I won't be going this year, sadly- but I did g...I won't be going this year, sadly- but I did go to the last Melbourne conference and loved the place! We did some shopping and visited the gaol!! That was quite an experience! Wish I was going... Louisa Georgehttp://www.louisageorge.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-54277112469572187672015-08-18T11:26:06.153+10:002015-08-18T11:26:06.153+10:00Stefanie, it's tough that you won't be the...Stefanie, it's tough that you won't be there for the conference. It would be great to catch up!<br /><br />I agree with all on your list. I'd also add going to the Aussie Open Tennis in January. Definitely a treat. Plus the Langham Hotel in Melbourne is another treat for a Melbourne visit. Then there's the food in so many good places...yum!Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-34338546039221090482015-08-18T09:51:09.526+10:002015-08-18T09:51:09.526+10:00We are a lovely bunch ;) Your former-job sounds so...We are a lovely bunch ;) Your former-job sounds so exciting! That is a lot of travel though back and forth, someone once told me the Sydney to Melbourne route is one of the business flight routes in the world.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358827139946367507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-12337337327140966172015-08-18T09:49:48.711+10:002015-08-18T09:49:48.711+10:00haha you know, I always say to people I don't ...haha you know, I always say to people I don't know how QLDers cope with their weather. I guess it's what you get used to. One of my close friends grew up in Brisbane and moved to Melbourne a few years back, she hates the weather too ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358827139946367507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-69736339391719240202015-08-18T09:49:02.531+10:002015-08-18T09:49:02.531+10:00Oh what a shame you won't be able to make it t...Oh what a shame you won't be able to make it this year. I'm sure the group will miss you!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358827139946367507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-80490897632387207402015-08-18T09:48:48.838+10:002015-08-18T09:48:48.838+10:00I jump at any excuse to visit Melbourne, Stefanie....I jump at any excuse to visit Melbourne, Stefanie. My former "day job" as a magazine editor took me there quite often. In fact I commuted to Melbourne for six months, flying down from Sydney at the crack of dawn Tuesday and coming back Thursday or Friday night. I saw more of the office than Melbourne but I loved everything I saw. I also got a real appreciation of how lovely Melbourne people are! I'm so looking forward to seeing Melbourne again on the weekend for the conference!Kandy Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992773219169379298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-87784100853523584432015-08-18T09:48:18.683+10:002015-08-18T09:48:18.683+10:00Enjoy the conference Jen (and the shopping)!! You&...Enjoy the conference Jen (and the shopping)!! You're in a good part of the city for that ;) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358827139946367507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-23324973694022835652015-08-18T09:15:06.235+10:002015-08-18T09:15:06.235+10:00Hey Stefanie, I've been to Melbourne quite a f...Hey Stefanie, I've been to Melbourne quite a few times and love its Cosmopolitan feel. the weather sucks though ;-) Maybe that's just the QLD'er in me!Amy Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690419732247281048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-51613722342616211622015-08-18T09:13:59.384+10:002015-08-18T09:13:59.384+10:00What? Helen you wontr be at the book signing??? Bu...What? Helen you wontr be at the book signing??? But...it wont be the same without you!Amy Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690419732247281048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-36363900555130796472015-08-18T07:52:19.565+10:002015-08-18T07:52:19.565+10:00Hi Stefanie
I am so sad that I won't be going...Hi Stefanie<br /><br />I am so sad that I won't be going to RWA this year I have been going to most of them since 2010 to help with the book signings but very sadly I can't make it this year and yes I have been to Melbourne a couple of times once on our honeymoon 38 year ago but we pretty much drove through then back in 2009 for the first ARRA Convention but again I didn't do much sight seeing I need to rectify that :)<br /><br />Have Fun<br />HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-65511238758303800192015-08-18T06:52:49.562+10:002015-08-18T06:52:49.562+10:00I love Melbourne, Stefanie. I lived there for abou...I love Melbourne, Stefanie. I lived there for about five years and it's my favourite Australian city. <br /><br />Yes, I'm off to Melbourne this week for the conference. Can't wait. I'll hopefully get some shopping done at some point. Jennifer St Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115014191040562984noreply@blogger.com