New in Melbourne.....

[wilbs]

Hello all, I am new to Mumsnet (although have used it before as a reference in UK), and also new to Melbourne having moved over a few weeks ago! Feeling a bit overwhelmed at the moment and just wondered if there were any Aussie/ expat mums around for school/nursery/playground tips!

[MelbourneMum]

hi DC

I am going to drive in but I have to leave quite early (5pmish) as I am doing a job in St Kilda on the way. Wilbs is coming with me so why don't you leave your car at Sandringham station and then I can give you a lift back to there when we leave (I'm sure I can squeeze you in around the dreadful mess and car seats that is my car!)

You can basically park almost right outside the station at the time you'll be coming and its a direct ride into the city (not sure where you get off is the only thing) - does anyone know the station ???

xx

[DCsnatchsunhill]

Hi Ladies,
How are we all doing for tomorrow?
Melbournemum, have you decided how you are getting into the city? Wasn't sure what to do with my car and wondered if it might be easier to park near to you and then get the train?
Not sure what would be easier - anyone else heading in from the south of the city?

[hkgirl]

Hi Superloopy

Thanks for that. Will definitely have to meet up with you all some time in the future. A playcentre sounds good.

Hope you all have a great time on friday

[superloopy]

Hi hkgirl,
Nice to see another new person here, the Melbourne gang is growing!!
Shame you can't join us for our night out but I know how important family visits are when you are far from home. I'm sure we will catch up sometime in the future tho'.
I think we will be having a kid day out soon at a playcentre.
Anyway stay in touch....

[hkgirl]

Hi there

Can I join in too? Would love to meet you all at some point but unfortunately can't make your meet as my brother is in town.

I have moved over to Melbourne with my aussie husband after living in HK for 4 years. I am originally from Essex and have 2 boys aged 3 and 11 months.

I'm living in Blackburn and have made a few friends already but would love to make more.

If anyone wants to meet up some time that would be great otherwise I would love to come on your next meet if I'm welcome

hkgirl

[superloopy]

Thanks ghosty...I can't wait!!

[DCsnatchsunhill]

Brill. Thanks Ghosty for booking. I've changed my e-mail address since we last spoke, but I'm pretty sure that you have my new one...
Now just got to hope that our tax return comes through before next Friday

[tangox3]

Done, ghosty.

Yee ha! Can't wait!

[wilbs]

Hi, all sounds great, looking forward to it, thanks for sorting!

[ghosty]

tangox3 ... can you email me - ghostyandmeg(at)bigpond(dot)com
That way I can send an email to all confirming those details - I booked the table in my name and don't fancy posting my name on here.
Got pictures of you being the first to turn up saying, "Um, yeah, I am waiting for some people. The table is booked in the name of ... umm ... ghosty?"

[ghosty]

Done!
Table booked for 7.30pm Friday 26th October ...

[DCsnatchsunhill]

Yes please. Ghosty, could we make it 7.30pm please? That way I can pop home and shower first, instead of getting changed in the work toilets [yuk emoticon]

Hey, I'm really excited....

[tangox3]

All good for me, friend included!

[superloopy]

Yes that is all good for me!

Let me guess.... you are going to make your friend drive so you can have a night on the lash??

[ghosty]

Shall I go ahead and book Tiamo 2 ...
Table for 6?
Friday 26th October 7pm? 7.30pm???
What do you think?

Oh and I was wondering if I could invite someone i know you would like ... she's English, been in Melb for a year and is a mum at DS's school ... Would that be ok?

[superloopy]

How about a different course at each restaurant....

It will be a long night!!

[DCsnatchsunhill]

Yum.I like them all.

[ghosty]

I like the look of Tiamo ....
Also the Supper Inn one ...

[tangox3]

Looks good to me! Anywhere that has Tiramisu must be
ok in my book!

[superloopy]

I am getting too hungry looking at all of these.

I have just done my first link to a place in Lygon street. I am very pleased with myself!

place I have been to

[tangox3]

In the city

or

Lygon St

As recommended by my foodie pal

[wilbs]

Anywhere fine by me, have been to Lygon st and it is nice, but really don't mind!
Have sorted a school out Ghosty thanks, and our stuff has arrived as well..will email you today, kids permitting!

[tangox3]

No worries. I'm at a bit of a loss as the only time I eat out anywhere except locally is when dh's v.generous boss and his wife take us out in the city!

I have a friend who might be able to recommend somewhere...will give her a call.

[superloopy]

Ooohh that place looks yummy but... with the amount of food I am putting away these days I may have to rob a corner store on the way to afford the 3 courses I am planning!!

I must add as I am driving that I am happy to go anywhere as long as it is easy for everyone else to get to.
Southbank? Casino?

I am so looking forward to this night out!!! No fussy DH or DD to chase around after! Yay!! I just need to find something to wear...

[DCsnatchsunhill]

hang on...will have a look....
Hmmmm, looks absolutely delicious but yes, it does seem a tad pricey. Thank you though for the link!
I don't know anywhere in the City at all so I am no help, but how about a place where we can relax and chat, and the food is cheap-ish and cheerful? Don't mean really cheeep, just mean cheerfully cheap IYKWIM.
Anyone know of this place that I'm talking about ???