Hi everyone, I'm writing to you today from Cairns in beautiful, tropical North Queensland. The friend I'm visiting lives in a resort which has like five pools or something. Since you know I love pools I'm going throw some photos of the ones I found for visual interest and to make you all jealous while I talk about the meet-up.
# poollife # resortlife
Ok, so first things first. I want to apologise for my general level of shitness at steemit this week. My routine is completely out of whack now that I'm back in Australia and I've pretty much not read anything unless I've been looking for curie worthy posts. Not sure when I'll get the next Team Australia update out either. Hopefully this week though, cos I'll be back down in Brisbane today and then housesitting, meaning I should have some kind of new normal routine going on.
So what is the purpose of this post, apart from making you wish you had better real life friends? I'm organising a meet-up and I'm making it official by inking it on the block.
Here's what you need to know
When?
2-4pm Saturday 30th December.
Can't do that day? Too bad. I'll be flying back to Panama the following Saturday on 6 January, so it's the 30th or you'll have to wait a year until next Christmas when I'm back again.
Obviously there's nothing stopping you from organising your own meet-up whenever you want in the meantime.
Where?
Riverbar & Kitchen, Eagle Street, Brisbane.
Why here?
It was decided in the #teamaustralia chat room on Discord that a pub was a better idea than a park. I chose this one cos:
- it's nice
- it has has lots of outdoor seating (hopefully it won't rain)
- Story Bridge views
- they make good chips.
Perfect for a Saturday afternoon.
How do I get there?
If you're getting the train or bus it's about a 10min walk from Central Station or King George Square. If you're getting the CityCat then it's a 2 minute walk from Riverside Ferry Terminal.
There's plenty of parking down near Eagle Street if you're driving, although you might struggle to find free on-street parking, so be prepared to pay.
Who's coming?
Me, obviously. And hopefully these people since they've expressed an interest. If I'm there by myself I won't be happy. This will be my face in Discord if no one shows up. 😡
Please come along if you are in the SEQ area and have the time. I'd love to meet you. Just let me know in the comments so I at least have an idea of how many people to expect.
So come on Brisbane. The last attempt at a meet-up in November was really piss poor. We at least have to try and give Adelaide a run for it's money!
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Nice one Choo Choo.
I'd love to be there however it'll have to be in spirit only.
It's great to see more meet ups being arranged, I'm sure they'll help cement the friendships made since the inception of @teamaustralia
If it wasn't 'that' time of year I'd be there for sure, as I am a semi-regular visitor to QLD, but this year I'll be heading to the City of Churches for a bit of RnR around that time.
Hopefully, I can get some regular meetups going in Melbourne in the new year. Who is the Team Captain in Melbourne? Because I don't want to step on any toes ;-)
No one. If you want to organise something, then just do it I'd say. I'll promote any meet-ups and resteem from the Team Australia account for you.
Ok, I hear you loud and clear. Sounds like I'm putting my hand up for something in the new year. I assume we at least have a few Steemians lurking here in the deep south ;-)
Yeah there're heaps of people in Melbourne. I think bigdizzle and mazzle were both talking about something a while back but neither of them organised anything.
If you organise a meetup in Melbourne it'll just fill up with Victorians.
Lol! Too funny.
Alright cool, so if I fly out thursday ill get there friday and I should be able to make it. Totally worth it! Do you only go to Australia in December, but I think I should go with you next time. I make an excellent tanning friend.
If you leave on Thursday you'll probably get here Saturday, but that's ok cos the flights from the US arrive in the morning, so you've got plenty of time. I'll come pick you up from the airport. 😁
I don't do winter so I'm not coming back in July (unless there's some kind of emergency) and I like December/January in Australia. It's a really fun time of the year with summer holidays, Christmas, Australia Day all rolled in together.
Would love to come, unfortunately don't think 6 kids in a bar is a good idea! Lol.
It's a great idea! Just have choogirl watch over them, lol. I need all of you to go. I wish I could go :(
Um.....
Opps, you weren't meant to see that as quickly as you did.
You're right Kubby. I did have a chuckle at you thinking I could babysit, as if that is in my skill set.
Leave them with their dad. I'm sure you deserve some "me time".
If only, he is away for work unfortunalty.
G'day Choogirl!
Your level of shitness is acceptable.... you're on Holiday FFS!
Just lift your game from here on!
I would love to come down for the "shindig" on the 30th but I've got a 50th Birthday in the arvo and my life wouldn't be worth living if I missed it!
Anyway, based on the general comments, maybe I could be the "Team Tosser" in Darwin, if there isn't one already?
I hope you have a great time back home and catch up with all the people who mean the most to you!!
Not sure who else is in Darwin. I feel like there's at least one other though. If you organise something I'll promote it and resteem from the Team Australia account.
Do I try to fly up and back in a day ? :D
Every time you post about Australia meetup, I secretly get excited even though I do not live there. hahah. Hope you have a great time.
I just hope I'm not the only one there. One day I'll come to Kenya and have a wine meet-up with you.
My first meetup had only 4 people but we had so much fun all the same. I know they will come. Good luck
You coming to Kenya would be such a plan. :)
I think another year would be too long to wait! Count me in :)
Great. I'll update the TA post.
Good luck with the meetup choo. A bit too far for me at the moment.
Hope you enjoy your stay back home! Would be bloody hot up there in Cairns right now but you're probably used to that.
It was hot, but you're right. It felt normal.
Have fun everyone 😊
Have fun! Drink some 4x for me, regards from melbourne!
the pool is amazing and have a great time with the meetup.
Good luck with the meet up. That pool looks so inviting - there is still snow on the ground in the UK! Wishing I could be there with you.
I don't miss December in the UK
That's too bad! I am leaving Brisbane on the 28th 😕
Bugger. That would be cool if you could come. And you could take some non-shit photos for posts about it.
Ah well. Do you come back to Oz often? I go up to Brisbane quite often, so may be better luck next time
Not really. My goal is once a year. Around Christmas time is best cos I hate winter.
Get to it Brissy! You can be great I know you can!
Fun Fact : Might totally move to Brissy when we move back to Oz... mainly cos it's ace.... but also, pools.
I don't know. @mattclarke is a bit of a champion rallier of Radelaidians and Brisbane does seem a bit half arsed at most things. It will take some effort to knock him off the top spot.
It's true... he's bribing them with presents and Steem love... you might need to break out the XXXX to get Brisbane bodies moving. Still, if any girl can...
Ha! That's right keep your eyes on Adelaide, and the UnderBelly of Melbourne will soon rally and pass you both.
We haven't forgotten the Grand Prix.
Brisbane rocks. It's our second home being from North QLD (Townsville). It's like being able to have a quick visit to a big city then after a few days realise it's too hectic and then going back home to our smaller more homely mini-city.
20 hour flight :D
Have fun everyone! See you there if Steem its $50! haha
Ha! Cool. I'll keep an eye on the price to decide whether I need to save you a seat.
Would have definitely come but just flew out to China :(
Ah well. Next year. Enjoy China!
I've only just joined here but I am in Brisbane so possibly could make it.
Cool. You should come!
I think you should have the meet in the swimming pools - might even tempt some of us Melburnians up ;D
I'm not against this idea.
I'll be there.
Yay! One friend.
Hey, I’m new here (just posted my self-intro yesterday), and living in Sunshine Coast right now. I’d love to join the meetup but not sure if I can make it on 30th at the moment, will let you know later =)
Oh that would be cool if you can. Let me know. You should join Team Australia too. The instructions are here: https://steemit.com/teamaustralia/@choogirl/team-australia-new-recruits-update-08-12-17-and-the-minnow-support-project-needs-you
Let me know if you are keen and I'll get you on the list.
I will keep you posted. I just dropped my self-intro and fun fact at your minnow-support post. Amazing work you've done there, I couldn't help laughing when reading. Look forward to your story about me! Thanks mate.
Looking forward to the Steemup
Excellent. This is looking more promising than the one in November already, so should be good.
I wish everyone the best time, have some beers and chips for me
It's in my calendar. Look forward to it :)
Yay. See you there.
No problem. In case I can't find you guys, please let me know if you see me :) here is a video of me trying to teach some math so you know what I look like.
So everyone should look out for @magicmonk, he'll be carrying a whiteboard ;) Seriously though that was pretty intense video for me who doesn't 'get' maths. Congrats to you though. Are you a teacher? The world needs good teachers. I 'get' art and I also 'get' videogames... not real helpful in real life though. Keep it up legend :)
haha thank you for that positive feedback. I don't think they'll let me in with a whiteboard haha. I am a teacher :) If you get video games you can't have done too badly in math at school, there are similarities in logic :)
You can be sure as hell ill be there!
Cool. See you there.
Wait, so that´s the place Teamaustralia hangs out during meet-ups? If that´s normal I´m definitely going to relocate :D
"Hangs out" seems a bit strong. This is the first one in Brisbane. But I have been known to hang out there in the past with real life friends.
For sure not the worst place ;)
Really nice post your friends and really post very experienced people in making posts @choogirl
Ah, @choogirl ! I would love to come but I will not be in town at the right time!
Bad timing on my side!!
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How dare you not plan your whole life around Team Australia on Steemit! 😄😄
Lol. People and their priorites!
I'd be heaps keen for a meet up with #TeamAustralia but we're planning our 10 year anniversary and probably end up in Melbourne for that or maybe just camping eh cos marriage should be about love and not holidays yeah? 😄
If there's any Townsville Steemians hit us up and maybe we can organise something?
You can try and find some. There's a few up in Cairns. I will promote and resteem any Team Aus meet-ups that anyone tells me about.
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I really wish I was there!
cheers @choogirl
Hi Choogirl, If you happen to go to Mackay in the future for a meetup or any of your friends I'd be their. Never know could do some yoga, chat about team Australia and Cryptos!
@jamiebu Dude if you're ever bored and stroll on up to Townsville (bit more than a stroll but yeah...) give us a holler and can meet up. I know bugger all about cryptos and yoga but really interested in both. I've been wanting to start Ashtanga yoga for ages but had to get over a shoulder injury.
Ashtanga is what i do.
Thank you for liking my Ireland trip post @choogirl. Very new in the steemit community. Australia is definitely on my bucketlist!