Melbourne meetup.......

[pharoah21]

If you guys are interested, let us know. I'd love to be a part of a Melbourne ground crew. I understand that some of us have friends who are very 'avalonian minded' but not necessarily a part of the online forum. They would be most welcome to tag along.

What do we think folks?

Blessings

[Cjay]

Yes, I am interested.

I propose Sunday 3rd of July, just because it's not too soon and not too far in the future. How about 12:00 noon, Southbank food court because it's central and sharing a meal is a great ice-breaker... I welcome alternative suggestions for date, time and place - perhaps a more private venue? The best would be a back yard (or park) barbecue. I prefer back yard because we can be fairly certain the weather will be miserable at this time of year and we might need to retreat indoors. I would like to offer my place as we have good sheltered outdoor space as well as plenty of space indoors. Only problem, for some, is that I am located in Mornington.

Comments and suggestions, anyone?

[Mad Hatter]

Hi Cjay,

Thanks for the kind offer re your backyard I would do the same but don't have the facilities / space. Date works for me and Southbank vs Mornington is fine either way...

What do others think?

[pharoah21]

That's a good proposal cjay, I'm down with that. I'm fine with both locations also........

[Cjay]

Thanks for the fast replies. Let's wait and see what others say about the date, time and venue before we make a decision.

[StateOfTheHeart]

Ay doods,

Count me in on this one, I think. I've only got 2 friends which are 'avalon-minded' (one being my Dad), so to meet some more could be cool. I'm fine with both locations too, though food courts aren't my preferred places of dining so the generous offer by Cjay to meet at his place in Mornington gets my vote (the peninsula is one of my favourite spots to visit in Vic). Otherwise, my only other suggestions might be the food joints in the gardens (Fitzroy or Royal Botanic).

12pm, 3rd of July looks OK for me at this point.

[pharoah21]

Awesome........It may be better off to meet at cjays (if the offer is still there) because the environment might be a bit more peaceful, we could all bring some food, pig out, watch a dvd that can spark some conversations (zeitgeist etc).....if anyone needs a lift i'd be more than happy to drive.......

[Cjay]

Yes, the offer of meeting at my home is still there. It's great to see a few more responses.

[Mad Hatter]

Hi people,

If you have laptops I can bring a 16 port switch and a laptop with about 115GB worth of alternate research you can take a copy of / swap if you'd like... let me know.

[pharoah21]

Thanks mad hatter. I think we could all bring some material, dvds, books etc maybe we could all share, trade, borrow some things.

Collective learning.

[Cjay]

I feel some serious brain-overload coming on. I might have to buy one of those 2TB external drives I saw advertised for under $100

[StateOfTheHeart]

I'll bring some shrooms.

Haha jk, but this is shaping up to sound good!

[Cjay]

At the time of this post, this thread has 210 views but only 11 replies.

The current plan is to meet at my home in Mornington at 12:00 noon on Sunday 3rd of July.

Please join us.

[pharoah21]

Hey people, are we still keen on this?

[watchZEITGEISTnow]

I might - but I'd like to arrange one maybe for after David Icke on Saturday October the 8th? Just a future suggestion.

I still may come to this one though :)

I'll bring all the Alex Collier stuff you can copy :P

[astrid]

Hey everyone, put me down as a maybe.

I will have to sort out a few things so i can make it.

A

[Cjay]

Hello watchZEITGEISTnow and astrid,

I hope both of you - and the others who indicated an interest - can come to our Melbourne meetup, in Mornington on Sunday 3rd of July at 12:00 noon.

It looks like the numbers will be small enough to have the meetup at my home.

I will let each interested person know my address and phone number, early next week.

[pharoah21]

Awesome, that sounds good. Btw if anyone needs rides feel free to ask :)

Many thanks for making this work cjay

[Positive Vibe Merchant]

can't believe I missed this thread, and apologiers for ot getting back to you all those weeks ago about a meet up Pharoah.

I am keen to meet up, though have to organise a few things before I can confirm 100% either way.

could also offer a lift if I am able to head down, but definetely interested ( happy to also bring some food along :))

PVM

[SKIBADABOMSKI]

I know this is way off but by then you might have a group thats stuck together or grown but I'll be performing at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in March/April next year so more towards that date I'll post a thread. Until then I hope you all have a good time.

Ski-

[astrid]

Hello watchZEITGEISTnow and astrid,

I hope both of you - and the others who indicated an interest - can come to our Melbourne meetup, in Mornington on Sunday 3rd of July at 12:00 noon.

It looks like the numbers will be small enough to have the meetup at my home.

I will let each interested person know my address and phone number, early next week.

I will try, im coming from Ballarat and will have to sort out things here so i can have the day away.
My car needs a service so i mostly likely train it. Will advise.......

A

[Lily de Cuir]

Hello Everyone,

Glad you are all getting together in physicality....sorry can't attend, I'm up in Byron, have family to attend to and a business to run.

If anyone here is a bit closer to Byron, would love to catch up.

If you get together, I will be with you in spirit.

Cheers,
Lily from Byron, Oz

[pharoah21]

Hey lily, if I ever visit Byron with some friends I'll be sure to let you know. We'll do a mini avalon group then. Can I ask what kind of business do you own?

[Positive Vibe Merchant]

Should know by thursday whether I will be free.

Will keep you all posted, but definitely keen.

PVM - Matt

[Cjay]

Melboure Meetup

Sunday, 3 July 2011, 12:00 noon

MORNINGTON

RSVP - send me a PM with your email address
so I can email a pdf file with my address, phone number, maps and directions

Back yard barbecue - BYO food & drinks

BYO partners, friends, children and toys for kids

[pharoah21]

I think it would be good if we could maybe bring some material with us to share as well, books, dvds etc....... we could trade and lend if you feel comfortable doing so

[Positive Vibe Merchant]

if I can get down, I will bring my ext hardrive. Not much on there, but good for some exchange.

[Cjay]

Just a little reminder for those who want to come but have not yet been given the address...



Melboure Meetup

Sunday, 3 July 2011, 12:00 noon

MORNINGTON

RSVP - send me a PM with your email address
so I can email a pdf file with my address, phone number, maps and directions

Back yard barbecue - BYO food & drinks

BYO partners, friends, children and toys for kids


P.S. Don't let the weather deter you from coming. The outdoor barbecue area is undercover. If the weather is too cold or windy, we can retreat inside the house.

[StateOfTheHeart]

Haydoods - just confirming my attendance for this.

Cjay: I know it's BYO food+drinks, but is there anything else we could bring that might be of use?

pharoah21: may I take you up on the offer of a lift?

I really like the idea of sharing resources. I presume each of us has a fair collection of their own treasure (if on physical media, more than can reasonably be brought along) - perhaps some requests might be of use? I'm currently interested in breathing techniques; also any other profoundly beneficial health items or practices (particularly those realised from personal experience) and perhaps some David Icke books (in preparation for the show).

I've got some books (actual books) by: Dr. Rick Strassman (DMT), Bruce Lipton, Dean Radin, Gregg Braden, Steven Greer, Amit Goswami, David Hawkins, Anastasia series... If any of those would be of interest to anyone, let me know and I could bring them along for a trade or something. Otherwise, I'll just bring any electronic media which may be of interest.

Cheers.

[Positive Vibe Merchant]

Hi All,

Still trying to reshuffle things, but I am hell keep no coming. I will definetely know for sure tomorrow. Will PM you CJay in case and grab the info.

PVM

[copperstone]

Hey everyone,

This sounds like a great idea, i've only just recently moved to Melbourne from Malta to study and have found it quite hard to find many people who are 'up to speed' on certain subjects.

I don't really have much physical material with me to share, but I'll potentially bring what I can...

[pharoah21]

I've only got a bunch of books so I'll just bring them along and we can work it out when we're there.

State of the heart check your profile I've left you a message.

Copperstone I think it'd be awesome if you could come, just PM cjay whose been nice enough to make a pdf file with directions and maps for all of us, nice guy.

Positive vibe, relax, let everything happen as it must. I'm sure it won't be the last time we have a meeting like this.

I'm really looking forward to Sunday ;)

[Cjay]

Hi StateOfTheHeart and everyone else who is coming on Sunday,

I suggest people bring laptops and memory sticks, books and computer media in case there's anything you want to share or copy.

I look forward to meeting you all.

Cjay

[fosselovelight]

Ill be there, and ill bring some books that might be of interest. looking forward to it.

[Positive Vibe Merchant]

I will be there :)

looking forward to it, should eb a great day out.

(Hope the weather holds off)

PVM

[pharoah21]

Getting close to the magic day people. If you haven't messaged cjay already please do so.

Btw cjay do we know how many people we've got coming? Me and the lady are cooking up some things tonight so we just wanted some rough numbers.

[Mad Hatter]

Oops...humblest apologies, it is truly remiss of me not to have done this earlier...

I would just like to publically thank Cjay for his hospitality and allowing us the use of his beautiful home for the meetup and thus the opportunity to connect and share time with some truly lovely souls.

I for one look forward to the opportunity of catching up again in the not to distant future.

PS How about two degrees of seperation, turns out we both went to the same high school !!!

[Nexuses]

Hi Cjay

I just noticed that I have missed a get together in Melbourne...
Are you planning more? If so is there a co-ordinator I can send some details to?

cheers Nex

[pharoah21]

This thread is where you can send details too, me you and anyone else interested in attending are the co-ordinators ;)

¤=[Post Update]=¤

And yes, many thanks cjay for the use of your house, it was an awesome sunday. Hope to meet up again in the near future guys

[Cjay]

To all those who attended on Sunday, thanks for coming and making it a great day. It was nice to meet your friends and families too. I was surprised to find out that Mad Hatter is someone I have known for about 35 years but it must be close to 25 years since we last spoke. All those I had never met before, it felt as though we are old friends too. Thanks again for coming all the way to Mornington. I look forward to our next meeting.

To anyone who was unable to make it or who didn't know about our meeting until it was too late, I hope you can join us next time we meet.



Hi Cjay

I just noticed that I have missed a get together in Melbourne...
Are you planning more? If so is there a co-ordinator I can send some details to?

cheers Nex

Hi Nex, sorry you missed out. I hope you can join us next time.

Speaking of next time... I would like to suggest a tentative date for our next meeting.

Sunday 4th of September, 2011. Same bat-time, same bat-cave.

Alternate date/time/location suggestions welcome.

[pharoah21]

I'm down for this

[Carmilla5]

Shame I missed this, hopefully there's a next time!
Cheers
Lise

[pharoah21]

This is the next time!

[Cjay]

YOU ARE ALL INVITED TO MY HOME


Only 10 days to go until the
2nd Melbourne Avalonians Meetup

Sunday, 4 Sep 2011, 12:00 noon

MORNINGTON

RSVP - send me a PM with your email address
so I can email a pdf file with my address, phone number, maps and directions

Back yard barbecue - BYO food & drinks

BYO partners, friends, children and toys for kids


Hopefully, this won't be the last
but just in case,
don't miss this once (or twice) in 26,000 years opportunity

[Cjay]

Is there a way to make this thread remain visible in Today's Posts until the day of the event, so people who are interested in coming don't miss it?

[Sierra]

Stickied until Sunday the 4th of September 2011 :)

[Cjay]

Stickied until Sunday the 4th of September 2011 :)

Thank you Sierra :)

[pharoah21]

Lock me in.......I'll see who I can bring with

[TelosianEmbrace]

Hi guys. I might be interested. It's a bit uncanny. I'm a Mornington lad.

[Mad Hatter]

Looking forward to catching up with you guys again...

[StateOfTheHeart]

I should be there; just gotta check some Father's Day stuff.

[Cjay]

That's great, do the daddy day thing before you come.

I have an idea... bring your fathers. Let's wake up the older generation.

My father will be home on the day of the meetup and he loves a good conversation.

[bonnyhut]

Hi There (Pharo21 is that you, Tony??) Anyway, Bonny Hut here from Melbourne. I used to run the Esoteric gallery (esotericgallery.com) in Melbourne where we had many meetups and goings on with T.M.A and Nexus-type mini conferences.

It would be lovely to meet some more fellow aware Melbourne truthers -

[Cjay]

Hi There (Pharo21 is that you, Tony??) Anyway, Bonny Hut here from Melbourne. I used to run the Esoteric gallery (esotericgallery.com) in Melbourne where we had many meetups and goings on with T.M.A and Nexus-type mini conferences.

It would be lovely to meet some more fellow aware Melbourne truthers -

Hi Bonny, Welcome to Project Avalon. We'd like to meet you too. Please PM me with your email address and I will send you a pdf file with my address, phone number and maps showing you how to get here.

Cjay

[Cjay]

YOU ARE ALL INVITED TO MY HOME


TODAY is the
2nd Melbourne Avalonians Meetup

Sunday, 4 Sep 2011, 12:00 noon

MORNINGTON

RSVP - send me a PM with your email address
so I can email a pdf file with my address, phone number, maps and directions

Back yard barbecue - BYO food & drinks

BYO partners, friends, children and toys for kids


Hopefully, this won't be the last
but just in case,
don't miss this once (or twice) in 26,000 years opportunity

[Cjay]

I would like to thank everyone who attended the 2nd Melbourne Avalonians Meetup. It was nice to meet the first timers and the old timers ;)

For those of you who couldn't make it, I'm sorry you missed out. I totally understand a few people had family commitments with Sunday being father's day. I was very surprised when my own (adult) children and my incredibly gorgeous grand daughter dropped in unannounced. Even my father and two of my sisters stayed for the whole day - and everyone seemed to enjoy the company and the discussions.

As happened with the first meeting, our time together was too short and there are so many unfinished conversations... which leads me to making plans for the 3rd Melbourne Avalonians Meetup.

I propose to host another meeting at my home two months from now, on the first Sunday in November - that is Sunday 6-Nov-2011, from 12 noon until late. Of course, I am happy to take suggestions for an alternate day, time and venue if anyone would prefer to do something different next time. As summer approaches, it could be nice to meet at a nice beach or park - we have hundreds to choose from.

For everyone who is not in Melbourne, may I suggest that you start organising meetings with Avalonians in your area. Our experience shows it is definitely worth the effort.

Project Avalon rocks and you people are great. Thank you very much.

John

[leavesoftrees]

Hi

the 2 meetups sound as though they have been good.I will try to make the next one in June

anyone in Melbourne want a free cranio sacral session. I need to do some case studies as part of my course. PM me if interested

[Mad Hatter]

Thank you Cjay for once again playing the gracious host and all for a great afternoon. I came away once again with a feeling I had merely scratched the top of the iceberg of knowledge available on the day across a vast array of experience and subject matter from some truly wonderful people.

If I turn up with a sock in my mouth next time it's because I haven't worked out how to grow more ears yet!!

cheers

[TelosianEmbrace]

I would like to add my thanks too. It is rare that I have been in the company of equals, and it felt wonderful. We all have so much to share. Thanks, John. Your next suggestion sounds good, I just think we can slip another meetup in before then.
I suggest another meetup at 6.30 at my home in Mornington on Saturday night October 1st. How about dinner? Each guest could bring a dish, say salad or main or desert. If you have special dietary needs you can bring your own dinner. I have a spare room if someone needs to crash. I have access to trestle tables and plenty of chairs. It is a simple dwelling with plenty of space, and in all humility I offer it as a possible venue. In these days when most of our life is spent in a miasma of ignorance, meetings like this are golden.

[Positive Vibe Merchant]

apologies (again) for not attending. I havent been checking in much of late, but looking forward to the next one :)

PVM

[Cjay]

I would like to add my thanks too. It is rare that I have been in the company of equals, and it felt wonderful. We all have so much to share. Thanks, John. Your next suggestion sounds good, I just think we can slip another meetup in before then.
I suggest another meetup at 6.30 at my home in Mornington on Saturday night October 1st. How about dinner? Each guest could bring a dish, say salad or main or desert. If you have special dietary needs you can bring your own dinner. I have a spare room if someone needs to crash. I have access to trestle tables and plenty of chairs. It is a simple dwelling with plenty of space, and in all humility I offer it as a possible venue. In these days when most of our life is spent in a miasma of ignorance, meetings like this are golden.

Great idea Guy. I'm definitely interested. Please email me with your address. Thanks in advance.

Considering how well our first two meetings went, I highly recommend that Avalonians in other parts of the world organise meetings in their local areas.

-- edit --

I hope some of the people who expressed an interest but were unable to attend previous meetings can join us. It really is worth the effort.

[Nexuses]

I would like to add my thanks to CJay and the other attendees at the second BBQ.
It was great to meet other souls on similar trajectories through the univers.
I hope to meet more of you at Guy's.

CJay, thanks again for your hospitality!

Cheers Nex

[TelosianEmbrace]

3rd Avalon Melbourne Meet Up
Mornington, 6-6.30PM Saturday October 1st
Hi ladies and gents! The date is getting closer for the next Melbourne meet up, just over two weeks away. So, it's going to be for dinner. Please leave yourselves plenty of time to get here. I'm thinking I might order or even cook:o a couple of roast chooks. I'll have some soft drinks and juice here, and maybe some chips. Cjay is going to be bringing some food, and maybe something for vegetarians. If others could bring a salad or two, and maybe even a desert or nibbles, that would be awesome. BYO alcoholic beverages.
For my address you can email or PM me, or find out from Cjay. It's only a minutes walk from the beach. If there are any special resources you'd like to bring and share, you'd be welcome. Partners, interested others, friends all welcome.
I did mention I have a spare room if some of you are coming from a long way, I just haven't got anything in it at the mo, ie. no bed, furniture, but I'm sure we can arrange something if it's needed.
I think that about covers it all. Hope to see you all soon!

[Cjay]

I have to sneak one in. Let me call it the 2.5th Melbourne meeting, Sunday 18-Sep-2011, 12:00 noon, at my home .

It will be half Avalonians and half mere mortals. The topic is Biochar and Hemp. This is a truly HUGE plan. I need all the help I can get. Please come!

[bonnyhut]

T.M.A Melbourne (truth movement australia) which has been going for a couple of years, are having a casual meetup this sat 24 Sep 11 in Collingwood, Melbourne. They are an interesting bunch of people. PM me if you would like to come along and I will give you the details.

[Cjay]

Hi Bonny, thanks for the invitation. The meeting sounds interesting. Unfortunately, I have prior commitments this weekend. Please let us know how the meeting goes and when the next meeting will be held.

[TelosianEmbrace]

Just a reminder, I'm offering a dinner meetup this coming Saturday at Yacht Court in Mornington.
http://usera.imagecave.com/SaintGuy/guys-kitchen.jpg
Here's my kitchen, with new Ikea table:p
Maybe I could ask the mods to sticky this thread for a week?

[ThePythonicCow]

Maybe I could ask the mods to sticky this thread for a week?
Nice table :).

OK - this thread is sticky for a week.

Enjoy your meetup!

[Cjay]

Just a reminder, I'm offering a dinner meetup this coming Saturday at Yacht Court in Mornington.
http://usera.imagecave.com/SaintGuy/guys-kitchen.jpg
Here's my kitchen, with new Ikea table:p
Maybe I could ask the mods to sticky this thread for a week?

These meetings are really worthwhile and fun. Don't miss out

[TelosianEmbrace]

All systems go for tomorrow! Looking forward to seeing you all here. If there are any others who'd like to make it, it's not too late. Just let me know.
All the best,
Guy

[TelosianEmbrace]

All that attended the Melbourne Meetup last night.
http://usera.imagecave.com/SaintGuy/meetup.JPG
Back row: Nexuses, TelosianEmbrace, pharaoh21, StateOfTheHeart.
Front row: fosselovelight, Cjay, and Ron- friend of Nexuses.
I've used the Avalon names for expediency.
Thanks again to all who attended, it was a delight to meet you all.

EDITED- Name correction of Nexuses.

[pharoah21]

Thanks Guy,

I had an awesome time, great place btw. I think you've had a bit of a mixup with the names though, that isn't Mad Hatter, I believe that might be Nexuses? I'm not sure, but it's definitely not Mad Hatter........look forward to seeing you again mate, sounds like you have a lot of great stories to tell.

Peace

[Cjay]

Thanks Guy for hosting the meetup. It was great to catch up with everyone there. I really enjoyed it and can't wait for the next gathering around the end of October.

Nexuses is the correct name, not Mad Hatter.

[Nexuses]

Adding my thanks to Guy for hosting the session last weekend.
Meeting some young people who are awake and across the agenda was also great.
I hope to meet more at the next gathering. Interesting times are ahead.
cheers Nexuses

[TelosianEmbrace]

We have a tentative date for the next Melbourne Meetup. It will be at Ron's place in Blackburn North on Sunday November 6th after 2PM. Ron's a really nice guy who was at the last meetup, so you guys who were at my place have already met him. If you have held off on the last three meetups because they were out of town, maybe this one's for you. If you can, just let us know if this date suits so we can get the ball rolling.

[Cjay]

Sounds great. I will be going. Thanks in advance to Ron for hosting the 4th Melbourne Meetup.

[Mad Hatter]

Should get a leave pass for this...;) Rons Avalon handle for PM's is???

[TelosianEmbrace]

Hmmm... I'm pretty sure Ron hasn't joined up to Avalon, but it sounds like he has a nice place! He's Nexuses' (Chris) friend, and Chris is going to be helping with the organising, so you can PM Chris, or email Ron on canemasters@optusnet.com.au Hope that helps.

[Cjay]

The 4th meeting of Avalonians from the Melbourne area is less than two days away: Sunday 7 November 2001 after 2pm in Blackburn North, at the home of a non-member of P.A.

If you would like to join us, please email Ron for the address: canemasters@optusnet.com.au

[Cjay]

A big thanks to Ron for hosting our FOURTH meeting yesterday. It was great fun and we discussed many interesting topics.

I would like to encourage Avalonians everywhere to meet your fellow Avalonians in your local area. It doesn't have to be anything elaborate. A picnic or barbecue is ideal. Every one of our meetings has been very interesting and worthwhile.

All of us who met on Sunday agreed we would like to meet again in the first half of December and we would like to make this the biggest and best meeting yet and the last one for 2011.

We invite your suggestions for a venue, date and time.

I have two suggestions for a venue and two suggestions for a date.


Plan B (or C) - I am very happy to have the meeting at my home, in Mornington, if another venue can't be found or if rain spoils plan A.

Plan A - Badger Weir Picnic Area, Yarra Ranges National Park, Badger Creek, Healesville (easy 1 hour drive from Melbourne, via the Eastern Freeway and Maroondah Highway). Badger Creek is a truly special place that few people know about despite it being very close to one of our most popular zoos, Healesville Sanctuary. You will kick yourself if you don't bring a camera and walking shoes. There are some easy bushwalks through stunning rainforest, barbecues, toilets, and shelters (like Balinese huts). If you don't want to walk, it's a beautiful place to sit, relax and recharge with the abundant natural energy that fills the clean air.


Sunday afternoons seem to work well so I suggest the following dates, as they both fall in the first half of December:

Sunday, 4 December 2011 or

Sunday, 11 December 2011


Suggested time: 12:00 noon until 5 or 6 pm, leaving plenty of time to meet, eat, walk, relax, discuss, contemplate, meditate and still get home in daylight.

Look at the pictures and watch the videos then let me know your thoughts about a meeting at Badger Creek and/or suggestions for other possible venues.

I would like to make a consensus decision about two weeks from now, locking in the venue, date and time about two or three weeks before the meeting.



Badger Creek, Healesville

http://media.lonelyplanet.com/lpimg/2882/2882-8/preview.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1067/669670000_55b38e77c1_o.jpg

Info, photos and video: http://www.dotheyarravalley.com.au/badger-weir/

Badger Weir - Yarra Valley Parks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZmWYJDamJw
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZmWYJDamJw

Feeding the rosellas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bVJNNwSj8o
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bVJNNwSj8o

Amazing Lyrebird sounds (you will probably see lyrebirds at Badger Creek)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAp2YevC6-s
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAp2YevC6-s

From the desciption of the following video:

Trekking along Badger Creek in Healesville makes one realize that the best things in life do come free. The atmosphere is just oh-so-green and mossy. All u breathe is clean air!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFUrwX4biY8
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFUrwX4biY8

[Cjay]

How did this happen? December is here and we have still not decided on a date, time and place for our next meeting. The window of opportunity is closing fast.

The general consensus seems to be, "yes, we want to do it" but NOT ONE PERSON has offered any feedback or suggestions here.

How about a show of hands. If I don't get some feedback, I will just let this one pass. I don't want to be chasing people on their private email addresses and phones. I love you guys - all of you - but I'm tired.

[leavesoftrees]

HI Cjay

the picnic at Badger Creek sounds good.. any weekend, not this one, suits at the moment

[Cjay]

I propose Sunday 11 Dec 2011, commencing at 12:00 noon, for picnic/bbq lunch at Badger Creek - weather permitting.

If rain is likely, then I offer to host the meeting at my home in Mornington, which worked very well twice before. Same date & time as above.

[pharoah21]

Book me in for now.......I'm having a bit of an iffy situation atm which may prevent me from coming (will update you on that if I can come) but if I can, I will.

I always tend to feel quite good after these meetups :)

[Cjay]

:welcome:


Book me in for now.......I'm having a bit of an iffy situation atm which may prevent me from coming (will update you on that if I can come) but if I can, I will.

No worries. I really hope you can come. If we end up going to Badger Creek, I am happy to pick you up on the way past. Let me know a day or two beforehand if you would like to ride with me.


I always tend to feel quite good after these meetups :)

I couldn't agree more! :peace:

[pharoah21]

:welcome:


Book me in for now.......I'm having a bit of an iffy situation atm which may prevent me from coming (will update you on that if I can come) but if I can, I will.

No worries. I really hope you can come. If we end up going to Badger Creek, I am happy to pick you up on the way past. Let me know a day or two beforehand if you would like to ride with me.


I always tend to feel quite good after these meetups :)

I couldn't agree more! :peace:

I think I could use the ride........no license, no car, and a bit far to ride the bike :o

[Cjay]

:welcome:


Book me in for now.......I'm having a bit of an iffy situation atm which may prevent me from coming (will update you on that if I can come) but if I can, I will.

No worries. I really hope you can come. If we end up going to Badger Creek, I am happy to pick you up on the way past. Let me know a day or two beforehand if you would like to ride with me.


I always tend to feel quite good after these meetups :)

I couldn't agree more! :peace:

I think I could use the ride........no license, no car, and a bit far to ride the bike :o

Done deal. We can sort out the specifics a day or two before the road-trip.

I haven't heard from Guy yet but I hope he will be riding with me too. So that leaves room for one (or two) more bums in the back seat.

[Cjay]

Hi everyone,

The final meeting of Melbourne Avalonians for this year is planned for this coming Sunday, 11-Dec-2011 at 12:00 noon.
BYO food & drinks for a picnic or BBQ lunch.

Those of you who have attended any of our past meetings will know these events are very laid back, fun, interesting and well worth the effort.
Newcomers are always welcome and encouraged to join us.
You are welcome to bring your friends and family too.

We plan to meet at beautiful Badger Creek, Healesville – a truly special place – weather permitting.
If rain is likely, we will meet at my house in Mornington.

If the weather is nice and we are going to Healesville, then I have room in my car for four passengers.
I will be travelling via EastLink, with short detours only (eg. Dandenong, Ringwood).
If anyone wants to ride in my car, please put your hand up now.

Please let me know ASAP if you can come and I will send full details of the location very close to Healesville Sanctuary (and the alternate, wet weather venue - my home).

I really hope all of you can come.

John

[leavesoftrees]

I've broken a bone in my foot and may not be able to get there

[Cjay]

I've broken a bone in my foot and may not be able to get there

I hope you heal much faster than I did. I broke my ankle in february and it's still not 100%.
We understand if you can't make it but we'd love to have you join us for the afternoon if at all possible.

[TelosianEmbrace]

:welcome:


Book me in for now.......I'm having a bit of an iffy situation atm which may prevent me from coming (will update you on that if I can come) but if I can, I will.

No worries. I really hope you can come. If we end up going to Badger Creek, I am happy to pick you up on the way past. Let me know a day or two beforehand if you would like to ride with me.


I always tend to feel quite good after these meetups :)

I couldn't agree more! :peace:

I think I could use the ride........no license, no car, and a bit far to ride the bike :o

Done deal. We can sort out the specifics a day or two before the road-trip.

I haven't heard from Guy yet but I hope he will be riding with me too. So that leaves room for one (or two) more bums in the back seat.
Looks like I'm already going! :thumb: Possibly might make the drive myself, though. Such a lovely drive, you know. Of course, historically, this region is of great significance. Not far away from Badger Creek is the burial site of the last elder of the Wurundjeri, William Barak. It is in a tiny cemetery on the hilltop overlooking the former aboriginal settlement of Coranderrk. I went there to pay my respects. There was an aboriginal meeting place built opposite the Healesville Sanctuary, and I visited it to personally apologise to the aboriginal manager there for the atrocities we whites committed against his people. We shook hands, and I hope it goes just a tiny way towards giving them back their self esteem. There is an other worldly feel to Badger Creek, a link between this society and a time more simple and harmonious.

[WhiteFeather]

"I visited it to personally apologise to the aboriginal manager there for the atrocities we whites committed against his people. We shook hands,"

Nice TE To The Above Statement ,,,,,,,, I wish i could come, I'd bring my peace pipe with me.

[Cjay]

Very nice gesture, Guy. I have also been to that meeting place but it was rather late in the day so it was closed. The artwork there is stunning.


I think it's still too soon to be sure but the Bureau of Guessology's current prediction for Sunday is:


Morning rain then showers.

Partly cloudy. Areas of rain, easing to isolated showers later in the day. Isolated thunderstorms during the morning.

If it is raining in Melbourne, it's even more likely to be raining at Badger Creek. There are a few shelters there but it would be far more enjoyable if we had a sunny day, especially so we could do the cirucuit walk in dry weather. We can always plan another trip to Badger Creek next year. It's usually much dryer from January to early March.

I'm still hopeful for an improvement and I have asked the universe for a favour, so let's wait until Friday before we change to plan B (meeting at my home). I hope everyone will be happy for me to make a decision on Friday.

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"I visited it to personally apologise to the aboriginal manager there for the atrocities we whites committed against his people. We shook hands,"

Nice TE To The Above Statement ,,,,,,,, I wish i could come, I'd bring my peace pipe with me.

I wish you could come, WF. I reckon we'd give your peace pipe a thorough workout.

[WhiteFeather]

Very nice gesture, Guy. I have also been to that meeting place but it was rather late in the day so it was closed. The artwork there is stunning.


I think it's still too soon to be sure but the Bureau of Guessology's current prediction for Sunday is:


Morning rain then showers.

Partly cloudy. Areas of rain, easing to isolated showers later in the day. Isolated thunderstorms during the morning.

If it is raining in Melbourne, it's even more likely to be raining at Badger Creek. There are a few shelters there but it would be far more enjoyable if we had a sunny day, especially so we could do the cirucuit walk in dry weather. We can always plan another trip to Badger Creek next year. It's usually much dryer from January to early March.

I'm still hopeful for an improvement and I have asked the universe for a favour, so let's wait until Friday before we change to plan B (meeting at my home). I hope everyone will be happy for me to make a decision on Friday.

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"I visited it to personally apologise to the aboriginal manager there for the atrocities we whites committed against his people. We shook hands,"

Nice TE To The Above Statement ,,,,,,,, I wish i could come, I'd bring my peace pipe with me.

I wish you could come, WF. I reckon we'd give your peace pipe a thorough workout.

Im sure we would, LoL {Peace}

[leavesoftrees]

I've broken a bone in my foot and may not be able to get there

I hope you heal much faster than I did. I broke my ankle in february and it's still not 100%.
We understand if you can't make it but we'd love to have you join us for the afternoon if at all possible.

Thanks Cjay.. that's too bad about your ankle.. Keep me posted about the details as I might get a friend to drive me there. One extra wouldn't hurt for the meeting I guess though he is not on PA. Let's hope the rain holds off. So far this week the weather has been superb

[Cjay]

Thanks leavesoftrees. Of course your friend is welcome. Don't worry, we won't freak him out too much. We're just a small group of friendly "normal" people who know some interesting stuff.

With the name leavesoftrees, you would feel right at home at Badger Creek - or even in my garden, a little piece of John-made paradise.

[silent1]

Hey guys. This sounds great! I only just found this thread but boy am I glad I did. Just in time too. I would love to attend this gathering, though there are a few things I have to sort out before I give a definite yes. I also have a couple of like-minded friends who, I think, would love to come along as well. I will let you know ASAP whether it be yay, or nay.

[TelosianEmbrace]

Hey guys. This sounds great! I only just found this thread but boy am I glad I did. Just in time too. I would love to attend this gathering, though there are a few things I have to sort out before I give a definite yes. I also have a couple of like-minded friends who, I think, would love to come along as well. I will let you know ASAP whether it be yay, or nay.
It would be good to see you all there, silent1. And congratulations on your provisional membership. You've made me think we could ask the mods to once more sticky this thread, just for a few days?

[Cjay]

I'm very pleased to see that interest in our meetings is growing. It will be great to meet and welcome all who can join us.

I'm keeping an eye on the weather forecast and I'm afraid it's not looking good for a picnic at Badger Creek on Sunday. However, as stated previously, I will make a decision on Friday.
http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/melbourne.shtml

[leavesoftrees]

With the name leavesoftrees, you would feel right at home at Badger Creek - or even in my garden, a little piece of John-made paradise.

Yes Cjay I feel at home anywhere where there are a few trees - forests even better. or John-made-paradise sounds good too

[Cjay]

The weather forecast for Sunday currently reads (in part):


Melbourne area

Cloudy. Areas of rain, easing to isolated showers by the afternoon clearing later in the evening. The chance of thunderstorms early in the morning.

It's not looking like a good day for a meeting / picnic / BBQ at Badger Creek. I have to make a decision before it's too late to get the word out to everyone. The decision is:


Meeting at Badger Creek cancelled due to forecast rain.
Plan B is for the meeting to be held at my home in Mornington.

Most of you have already been to my home but a few who have expressed an interest in joining us this weekend do not yet have my address.


Please send me a PM if you would like to come and need to know my home address and directions.

I will attempt to contact everyone who has previously attended one of our meetings or who has expressed an interest in joining us for the first time.


After discussions with a few Avalonians from the Melbourne area, I have the following suggestions regarding future meetings (suggestions from others are always welcome):


I would like to make the dates of our meetings more predictable so I propose that we hold meetings at 12:00pm (mid-day) on the third Sunday of each month. However, we have had one meeting on a Saturday evening and that was a great success. If anyone wants to volunteer to host a meeting at their home, that person should be able to choose the day and time.
I have no desire to monopolise the organisation of these meetings, nor do I want to hold all meetings in the east of Melbourne. We have members who live in the western suburbs of Melbourne and Ballarat.
I propose that our first meeting for next year be held on 15-January-2012 at Badger Creek. As stated in a previous post, Badger Creek is a very special place so I think we should try again to hold a meeting there. Normally, the weather is warmer and dryer in January.
I propose that we hold the February meeting on Sunday 19-Feb-2012 at Hanging Rock - another very special place (see video below).
One Avalon member who lives at Phillip Island suggested we hold a future meeting there. I propose that our third meeting next year will be on Sunday 18-Mar-2012 at Phillip Island (precise location yet to be decided).


Information video on Hanging Rock, Australia.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVRsDG43ssk
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVRsDG43ssk

[Cjay]

The 5th meeting of Project Avalon members, friends and families starts in 24 hours.

RSVP here or by private message. Thanks

[Cjay]

Just a quick thank you to those who attended out meeting on Sunday 11-Dec-2011. It was a small group and we had some very interesting discussions. Seven people contacted me personally to apologise for not being able to attend.

Please put these dates in your diary for meetings in 2012 - on the 3rd Sunday of each month, starting at 12:00pm (midday):

15-Jan-2012 at Badger Creek
19-Feb-2012 at Hanging Rock
18-Mar-2012 at Phillip Island


It would be great if those who want to attend could commit early and RSVP here (in this thread), rather than calling / texting / emailing me at the last minute to cancel or simply not turning up.

[Cjay]

Only five days to go until the next meeting of Melbourne Avalonians,
12:00 noon, Sunday 15-Jan-2012 at Badger Creek, Healesville.
Please read previous posts for more info.

All Avalonians are welcome. Your families and friends are welcome too.

BYO food and drinks for a picnic lunch / barbecue

The current weather forecast for Sunday is mostly sunny, max temp 28°C - in other words, a beautiful warm day BUT there is a cyclone now, near the north-west coast of Western Australia and that is already driving a lot of moisture down the west coast and into the desert, so anything could happen this weekend. You know how it is here - if you don't like the weather in Melbourne, wait five minutes. :biggrin1:

If rain is likely on Sunday, the backup plan is to hold the meeting at my home - many of you already know where that is. If you don't know, ask me in a private message.
I will make a final decision regarding the venue on Friday night and post details here.

Looking forward to meeting you all again and hopefully meeting some new people this time.

Cjay.

[StateOfTheHeart]

Hi Cjay,

I leave for Tasmania tomorrow (later today..) so I won't be around on Sunday. I hope all the effort you go to with keeping these meetings going isn't in vain...

[Cjay]

Sorry for delaying the decision on the Badger Creek meeting. Here's why.

Tropical Cyclone Heidi (now downgraded as it moves inland) continues to move south-east with strong winds and a lot of rain. Right now the weather forecast for the Melbourne area looks ok for Sudnay but the forecast is deteriorating and could get worse. I believe there is a risk we could get wet on Sunday which could spoil the meeting at Badger Creek. There is limited shelter at Badger Creek and it would be a shame if we had to take refuge in our cars - worse if we had to abandon the meeting.

I will review the forecast Saturday morning then post an update here and do my best to contact everyone.

[Cjay]

The 5th meeting of Melbourne Avalonians

will commence at 12:00 noon
on Sunday, 15-January-2011

at Badger Weir Reserve (picnic area)
Badger Creek, Healesville

Please aim to be there around 12:00 noon
If you are slack and turn up an hour late,
you lose an hour of valuable meeting time.

BYO picnic lunch and drinks

The fickle weather looks like it might be kind to us this time
but you never know, so bring a shower-proof jacket

Click map to enlarge
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Directions:

From Melbourne, take Maroondah Highway to Healesville.
Follow the signs to Healesville Sanctuary.
Go past Healesville Sanctuary on Badger Creek Road (or Don Road - they cross),
then Badger Creek Road becomes Badger Weir Road.
Go all the way to the end of Badger Weir Road.

There is plenty of car parking at the picnic area
on the edge of the beautiful rainforest.

Look for the people with tin hats. Hopefully, you will recognise someone.
If all else fails, call me. Most of you have my phone number.
If you don't have my phone number and think you might need it,
ASK ME for my phone number in a Private Message.

[TelosianEmbrace]

Looks like a pleasant day out. If you want to share what you think is in store for us in 2012 and beyond, wish to share alternate visions of reality, or simply feel in touch with Mother Earth, then why not come along?

[TelosianEmbrace]

Just got back from a great day out with Peter and Chris. The sun was shining, the children were frolicking and the stream was making a very pleasant stream gurgling noise.:p The most surprising event of the day was when an obviously adept kookaburra swooped from a low branch on a diagonal between Chris and I and absconded with half his sausage, straight from his upraised hands! It came so close with its passing that one of its feathers was stuck on the top of the tomato sauce bottle.

Very unfortunate that John's vehicle, after all the time in the repair shop, should break down on the way up. Still, as he said, it was a good place for it to happen, so near to home.

I think John's already got the next meetup lined up- 19th Feb. at Hanging Rock. Certainly an auspicious place! Thanks to all concerned, and I hope to see you all at the next meetup!

[Cjay]

Guy, thanks for the kookaburra story. Did anyone take some photographs at Badger Creek? If so, I hope to see them here.

I'm really sorry I couldn't be there but I am glad you had a good day.

When my vehicle broke down, I was only 25 minutes into a 2 hour journey. Thankfully, it didn't break down at Healesville or it would have been a much longer and more expensive trip back on the tow-truck. I would much rather have been immersed in the serenity of Badger Creek than stranded for two hours on the grass in the middle of the freeway. I wish I had industrial earmuffs with me as the noise of the passing traffic was painfully loud. My day improved when I had a surprisingly interesting conversation with the tow-truck driver. The mechanic whose team rebuilt my engine was devastated by the news. Based on my description of what happened, he suspects the timing chain broke. If so, it could be rebuild #3 coming up. I hope it's not that serious.

It's disappointing that only three people turned up for the meeting, especially when so many people previously expressed an interest in having monthly meetings and specifically expressed an interest in meeting at Badger Creek. I wonder if it is just because this time of year is particularly busy. Whatever the reasons are, I would like some feedback from the people who did not make it to Badger Creek, either here in the forum or in private messages to me. It is not to judge or chastise - I just want to evaluate whether it is worth the effort to try to organise these meetings. Every previous meeting has been worthwhile and very interesting but I wonder if people are getting bored with our meetings. If commitment levels are so low, perhaps we should cut it back to 3 or 4 meetings per year.

Please share your thoughts, everyone.

[Cjay]

The next meeting for Avalonians and friends from the Melbourne area is scheduled for 12:00 noon, Sunday 19-Feb-2012 at Hanging Rock.

We understand that weekends might be difficult for some people so it has been suggested that regular, monthly, mid-week evening meetings could be held at the same location, in North Blackburn.

As always, you are invited to suggest alternative dates and venues.

[TelosianEmbrace]

I'd enjoy the trip to Hanging Rock this time around. Though my Echo isn't a huge and powerful machine, it's great for economy and reliability (Touch wood), and I would be happy to pick up at most three others on the way through. This includes you, John, if you are worried about your vehicle. If there is anyone thinking of coming- if you could let us know and give someone who's going your phone number. It's good to go to these locations, but even better to actually meet up with the other Avalonions.:o i wonder how much it's changed, and how busy it will be. I know there's a kiosk/cafe at the bottom...

I would also be happy to pop along to Blackburn for the one after that, if all are in agreement and the poles don't shift before then.:pray:

EDIT POST: Something else has come up. I might not be able to make the 19th Feb. Will play it by ear.

[Cjay]

My car is off the road awaiting a replacement engine. I may not be able to make it on the 19th of Feb. I, too, will play it by ear.

[Cjay]

Starting on Tuesday 6th March 2012 at 7:30 pm,
there will be regular meetings in Blackburn North
on the first Tuesday of each month.

Dates for these meetings are:

Tuesday 6th March
Tuesday 3rd April
Tuesday 1st May
Tuesday 5th June
Tuesday 3rd July
Tuesday 7th August
Tuesday 4th Sept
Tuesday 2nd Oct
Tuesday 6th Nov
Tuesday 4th Dec

All meetings at 7:30 pm

Everyone is welcome.

BYO drinks and snacks

Please send me a private message for the address.

[Cjay]

Santos Bonacci will be special guest speaker
at the next Melbourne Avalon meeting
on Tuesday 6-March-2012 at 7:00 pm.

Please note: the previously announced time of 7:30 pm has been changed to 7:00 pm

for details, see: http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?41028-Santos-Bonacci-guest-speaker-at-Melbourne-Avalon-meeting-6-March-2012