BurbleChaz

Fri Sep 22 23:27:10 2006

Fast Cars and Good Beer

Still blowing a gale

After I'd been to the gym (again), we went for a potter in the general direction of the pub. If an 86 tram had turned up as we passed the stop, we'd have taken it to the other pub. The tram wasn't waiting when we got there, so we pottered on to NewQuay, interested to see what all the noise was about. Loudspeakers were being used. Commentators were hogging microphones. Our quiet neighbourhood has been invaded by an event again. Today, it's the Rally of Melbourne. They have a vanity stop here before going back to the mountains for the proper start of the next section. We did get to see and hear their outrageous machines, which was cool. Some pictures are over at the other place.

The local bottle shop made us an offer we had couldn't refuse. Five bottles of Erdinger Weissbrau (one of our very favourites) for $20, with a free glass thrown in.

Wine: sticks Yarra Valley 2004 Chardonnay. Exceptional, cheese-like, tempered tart gooseberries. Glossy finish. Buy again. Bargain

We have a bunch of plans for the weekend. Whales and koalas are competing for our attention. Whatever. So long as it comes with chips.

and we were feeling lazy enough to take the tram home - 1 stop - 300 metres


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