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Re: Melburnian Mustachians? (Australia)
« Reply #350 on: April 05, 2017, 09:04:24 PM »
I live up in Woodend and don't get into Melbourne that much. But I can catch the train down for a meet up :)

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Re: Melburnian Mustachians? (Australia)
« Reply #351 on: April 05, 2017, 09:21:07 PM »
How about Good Friday?

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Re: Melburnian Mustachians? (Australia)
« Reply #352 on: April 08, 2017, 07:15:48 AM »
Have actually just moved back to Melbourne. Could probably do Good Friday.

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Re: Melburnian Mustachians? (Australia)
« Reply #353 on: April 08, 2017, 05:01:49 PM »
We could have it at Mt Macedon, depending on where people are coming from. Or the Melbourne Botanic Gardens.

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« Reply #354 on: April 09, 2017, 01:49:24 AM »
In Sunbury here, would interested in coming to one. Camping near the Grampians this Easter, so maybe the next one for us :)

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« Reply #355 on: April 09, 2017, 02:10:36 AM »
We are in South Yarra so Botanic Gardens is an easy ride. Not that the location has to be near us :)

Will know our schedule for Friday in the next day or so.

Would be great to meet.

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Re: Melburnian Mustachians? (Australia)
« Reply #356 on: April 12, 2017, 12:26:42 AM »
Friday is the day after tomorrow. Are we meeting, and if so where? And when? Lunch?

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« Reply #357 on: April 12, 2017, 05:28:47 AM »
Hello! Sorry I asked the initial question about meeting up, then looked back a few times to see no answers and then totally forgot to check back till now! Wow go you guys if you end up meeting up Good Friday, that is quick organising! I will be away though so will have to try next time (I have also kind of started a thread on FB where a few people are interested - might be some of you here!)

Nice to see a few people from Macedon, Woodend, Sunbury...my family will hopefully be visiting Gisborne next weekend to begin to check out if we might like to move there! My sister is moving to Woodend and I am looking for somewhere to move from Melbourne and speed up our FI by about 5 years (at least) and thought well why not follow her! :)


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Re: Melburnian Mustachians? (Australia)
« Reply #358 on: April 13, 2017, 04:25:25 AM »
Friday is the day after tomorrow. Are we meeting, and if so where? And when? Lunch?

I assumed no given the discussion went quiet. Have made plans but my wife and I are definitely up for something in the near future. If tomorrow doesn't go ahead perhaps we pick a Saturday in early May?

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« Reply #359 on: April 21, 2017, 06:55:06 AM »
Sorry, thought that by replying I would receive automatic notifications of responses. oops! Anyway, I'm still keen to meet up. I've already FIRE'd so have a lot of free time; although I do volunteer work Tuesdays, Wednesdays and some Sundays.

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« Reply #360 on: April 21, 2017, 07:23:50 AM »
Just to throw a date out there is anyone free Saturday 13th of May? I am able to meet up in the city or inner north-west (unless everyone who says they are free and wants to meet up is in Sunbury/Macedon/Gisborne/Woodend as if that is the case I am happy to go out that way!)

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Re: Melburnian Mustachians? (Australia)
« Reply #361 on: April 22, 2017, 05:47:45 AM »
I should be OK for that day. Depends on if any kids' birthday party invites hit the fridge in the next week or so!

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Re: Melburnian Mustachians? (Australia)
« Reply #362 on: May 04, 2017, 05:04:33 PM »
I'm out the 13th now. Have family coming to visit. The next few weekends after that I'm bus with volunteer work but am available after that (at this stage).

Mid week meet ups are also a go for any fellow retirees out there. Up my way is absolutely spectacular at the moment with autumn colours really kicking off. The 'Avenue of Honour' in many towns up this way are lovely. For example, Mt Macedon's is near the train station and looks fab:




I can throw in a thermos of coffee and/or tea and I'll bake something tasty. We can stroll and enjoy the sights.

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Re: Melburnian Mustachians? (Australia)
« Reply #363 on: May 11, 2017, 02:36:21 PM »
Looks lovely Todge! Well I may try Facebook to arrange a meet up as I think it's easier for people to get notifications rather than have to come on the forum and check if anyone has replied. Are u on Facebook/on the Mustachians Australia page at all?

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Re: Melburnian Mustachians? (Australia)
« Reply #364 on: May 11, 2017, 09:43:56 PM »
Didn't know it existed! Just found it and sent a join request.

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« Reply #365 on: May 12, 2017, 05:01:34 AM »
Sweet! Yeah I just found it a month or two ago! It's pretty cool, like if you post a general question or comment there you'll get some good responses as it just pops up in people's news feed as opposed to having to make the specific effort to check here and come across an Aussie based question! :)

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Re: Melburnian Mustachians? (Australia)
« Reply #366 on: July 06, 2017, 08:50:29 PM »
Hey all,

You guys still thinking of meeting up? I'd be interested.

PS -- who do you guys use as an online stock broker?

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Re: Melburnian Mustachians? (Australia)
« Reply #367 on: July 09, 2017, 02:57:57 AM »
Hey seranade.  I'm always interested in meeting up,  but it seems hard to build momentum.  Some have suggested Facebook is easier  *shrugs*

Either way,  I am currently using IG for online brokerage.. but it's US stocks selection is somewhat limited, or maybe I'm just always after things which aren't typical, who knows.

I hear that CMC markets is very popular.  *shrugs*   

I'd be interested in hearing what you decide upon.

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Re: Melburnian Mustachians? (Australia)
« Reply #368 on: July 09, 2017, 03:17:48 AM »
I am going to be in Bendigo next weekend, and I'm happy to come to a meetup.

What say we meet on Sunday 16th July for lunch at Juicy Bao (never been there but Trip Advisor says it is the best dumpling restaurant, and it is cheap) 178 - 190 Little Bourke St. - say 11:45?

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Re: Melburnian Mustachians? (Australia)
« Reply #369 on: July 09, 2017, 07:20:03 AM »
Hi Deborah

De'ana and me are in for Sunday dumplings. We look forward to seeing you and anyone else who can make it.

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Re: Melburnian Mustachians? (Australia)
« Reply #370 on: July 10, 2017, 12:01:19 AM »
I can't make it this Sunday. I could make the week after. I'll be in the Grampions. :(

And I agree, I think having a Melbourne FB page would make coordination easier, I'm sure!

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Re: Melburnian Mustachians? (Australia)
« Reply #371 on: July 10, 2017, 12:29:45 AM »
I live in Canberra and come down every so often, so it's this Sunday or not for me. I'm happy to meet whoever comes.

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Re: Melburnian Mustachians? (Australia)
« Reply #372 on: July 10, 2017, 03:12:16 AM »
Yeah we're still good for this Sunday Deborah.

We live in West Melbourne now so we can also make some time the following weekend Seranade.  We have a friend's engagement party on Sat night,  but otherwise free.

There is an existing Facebook group.  Mustachians Australia.  You should join if you haven't already I guess :)

Cheers,
De'ana and Mark

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Re: Melburnian Mustachians? (Australia)
« Reply #373 on: July 11, 2017, 12:55:19 AM »
There is an existing Facebook group.  Mustachians Australia.  You should join if you haven't already I guess :)

Just joined! YAY!

Might be easier to coordinate a hangout on there moving forward! Hope the meet-up goes well! Looking forward to hearing about it!

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Re: Melburnian Mustachians? (Australia)
« Reply #374 on: July 15, 2017, 09:09:40 PM »
Uh, oops. I was keen on coming in but slept in this morning. Sorry :(

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Re: Melburnian Mustachians? (Australia)
« Reply #375 on: August 16, 2017, 02:46:54 PM »
I've been posting occasionally for years now but only just found this thread. Exciting to see a few others are also in the Macedon Ranges area - so beautiful around here (and the house prices are good for the stash!).

Will keep an eye out for the next meet up.

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Re: Melburnian Mustachians? (Australia)
« Reply #376 on: October 22, 2019, 06:39:34 PM »
Well now, fresh blood here on Mustache forum, trying to revitalize this thread.
Melbourne area ... summer (if one may call it this way in Victoria) is approaching. Should we try to plan a day out in nature and share some Investing / Retiring Early / FIRE strategies?

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Re: Melburnian Mustachians? (Australia)
« Reply #377 on: November 04, 2019, 01:13:22 AM »
Let me know if you do. I list all upcoming Australian financial independence / Mustachian events on a weekly enewsletter at https://www.frugalityandfreedom.com/category/australian-fi-weekly/

There is a regular Melbourne group that meets and is listed on here.

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« Reply #378 on: November 04, 2019, 03:33:16 AM »
Perfect. Include me in the group and tell me what should I do.
As far as I understand there is a FB for Melbourne group of people:
- Mustachian Australia
- FI Meetup Melbourne