Weekends are a bit of pain for a few reasons but mostly many cafes are closed or open later. Still, found my usual one on George Street and then headed off towards Hyde Park on another glorious and quiet Saturday Morning.
Then I saw the hordes of Police . Was there a protest going on ? If it’s about the cafe situation on weekends I am marching ! Maybe they were there to protect the new statue of me they have erected in Hyde Park ?
Ah turns out it’s a protest against something something so will wait and see what occurs but seems may be even worse in Melbourne. As long as it’s over by 4 pm as have a date with Sammy again. Maybe . Now let’s start day with a sensible breakfast if can find a cafe open. Ok, I am starting my own protest movement . FFS make a standard quantity provided when you order Toast ! Either too much or too little. Could drive a man to drink. Or very least use a Light Rail. Ended up in QVB at Babettes.
A slightly different tack then today as had breakfast a bit earlier as no doubt crowded later on with the yuppie brigade. Back to room and up to gym and then a quick swim and almost feel normal and alive . Now what do I do for the next 7 hours apart from enthrall the fans 🤔 Watch my room get cleaned maybe…
Now just have to pull out the hospital corners and will be sweet. It has been good to avoid some world news for a week although the big ones do sneak through. Obviously any shooting is not acceptable but of course the difference in how Trump reacts to this one compared to Democrat lawmakers is pathetic. First up blaming the radical extremist left without knowing anything – his standard position of course. Then the truth comes out and all Buffoon Bob says is “ time to move on” . Imagine the usual nutbags when faced with actual facts suggested he was radicalised then at University. One semester . In fucking Utah! Give me a break 🤦🏻♂️
I see there is a drone show on tonight at 730 pm at Darling Harbour which could be cool to see depending on crowds. Assume wearing PJs would be ok that late at night 🤔 It is only a 10 min show of course. Will just need to keep the Cockle at Bay …..
https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/darling-harbour-drone-show
Eventually ventured out around 1 pm for some lunch as not a fan of crowds and weekends like this will be packed. As it was. Lovely out in the sun mind you and a leisurely stroll and with no great enthusiasm ended up at Helm. Solo dining is a problem especially on weekends and at restaurants where the best tables are booked for most numbers. Last time I booked a table was for a shoulder reconstruction and we all remember how that worked out. Oh you don’t ? And that’s the good one
In hindsight that would have given me a conversation starter with the rager party going on. Think they mistook a 7 for a 9. It was an Egyptian theme so maybe guest already mummified somewhere.
Just leaves a couple of hours to fill in before the fun starts. Do wish they opened earlier but appreciate they do stay up late . The street noise was certainly markedly up last night through to 130 am.
So headed off a little early to general area to try out Blu At 36 bar at Shangri La. Classic example of having a superb location is all you think you need. Reception hopeless, sitting in blinding sun and service woeful . Really amateur hour.
Luckily 2 min walk to Maybe Sammy even if have to wait 10 mins before opens. Quite crowded and as they say lightning don’t strike twice. Maybe the Saturday tourist crowd ( many Japanese) compared to Friday work crowd . It slowly picked up and staff were great but you need the crowd . Good value mind you as loaded up on $8 mini cocktails and $3 oysters
Luckily a better couple then moved in next door and the evening picked up. Tried a few adult size drinks and they were great but when started to see triple knew time to head home 😏
So, another great afternoon. Now , can he stay awake for the drone show 🤔 Will make the effort as close by but if crowded or difficult to see will be back toot sweet . Don’t go away …..
Braved the crowds and don’t want to drone on but you seen one light show you seen em all 🥸
That’s been a full week. Could be a couple of quieter days now .
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