I'm fairly sure
this thing I saw this morning is going to be a vertical growing tower for plants. Is it also a Chinese or Japanese character? If it is, what is it?
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posted by Fiasco da Gama
on Apr 10, 2013 -
3 answers
Looking for the tea equivalent of coffee shops in Sydney.Preferably in the CBD/inner city. High Tea is OK, but looking for something more basic than that. I refuse to pay $4.00 for hot water and a tea bag, lol.
posted by mocoface
on Mar 26, 2013 -
3 answers
I visited New Zealand recently (thanks AskMe for all the help with the itinerary), and happened to try a beer there - Mac's Great White Cloudy Wheat Beer. It seems that it is only available in New Zealand. Is there anything else that might replicate the taste?
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posted by vidur
on Mar 25, 2013 -
8 answers
I've been in Sydney for a while now but still dont have a favorite cafe-hang. Looking for recommendations, preferably but not necessarily in the Surry Hills/Newtown/Inner Westish area, where I could inconspicuously spend the better part of day ploughing through a massive book, with excellent coffee, comfortable seating and minimal distracting muzak.
posted by moorooka
on Mar 15, 2013 -
5 answers
I have inherited a watch that was purchased a few years ago for about $2000. It has rarely been worn and I think it has all of the box/paperwork with it (from what I can see from similar watches online), including the purchase receipt. My question is where/how can I sell it? Either by listing it online, but there seems to be so many websites, or in person via a second hand dealer or similar?
I've seen lots of watch websites, but are some better than others? Especially considering I don't have a profile or history on such sites. Thanks
posted by MT
on Feb 9, 2013 -
1 answer
I am seeking the name of a film, set in post-apocalyptic Sydney (Australia). I could have sworn it had Cassandra Harris in it, but IMDB disagrees. It was filmed and was set in in the early- to mid-80s, and had a bunch of people running around trying to escape the nuclear fallout that hit the Opera House and ended up in the northern beaches. The film wasn't necessarily good, but it resonated. Can you name the film? Thanks!
posted by goo
on Feb 9, 2013 -
7 answers
Why do all (or at least, the vast majority) of flights between Sydney and the U.S. this July/August have layovers in China or Korea? How can I best go about finding a budget ticket that takes a more direct route?
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posted by jrobin276
on Jan 7, 2013 -
15 answers
Can anyone recommend or suggest a good recruitment agency in Sydney (Australia) - specifically people who know about IT and engineering?
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posted by ninazer0
on Jan 2, 2013 -
5 answers
Is there anywhere in Sydney which will make a human-hair wig for a specific cancer patient?
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posted by Bakaness
on Nov 6, 2012 -
5 answers
I'm looking for a song I heard on the radio a couple of times about 6 or 7 years ago. The music was interspersed with a Spanish language lesson in it that started out seeming normal and got kinkier as it went on. Ring any bells?
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posted by ninazer0
on Sep 11, 2012 -
2 answers
What's the nearest bed to Arrivals at Sydney airport? I'll be fresh off a 24 hour journey and I can never sleep on planes. I don't mind paying, but any advice on airport hotels, especially any to avoid, much appreciated...
posted by cromagnon
on Sep 6, 2012 -
11 answers
Do you know some awesome sweet red wines available in Sydney (Australia)?
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posted by vidur
on Jun 13, 2012 -
10 answers
An appeal to the tiny minority of Mefites who are Aussies: I'm taking my kids to Sydney this weekend. We're going to the Harry Potter exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum on Saturday afternoon. What else can we see/do while we're in Sydney?
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posted by malibustacey9999
on Feb 28, 2012 -
16 answers
I just got invited to spend a week or so with some friends in Sydney, Australia (yay!). But the flight is going to be long and painful enough that I'd like to go for longer, and probably get a little ways out of Sydney. But I do
not want to drive. Is the following feasible, doable without driving, and reasonable for an older (60ish) woman on her own?
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posted by still_wears_a_hat
on Feb 16, 2012 -
11 answers
[AustraliaFilter and CricketFilter] What are the Aussie cricket fans chanting in the SCG stands?
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posted by vidur
on Jan 5, 2012 -
7 answers
What is the best front loading washing machine, for under $1000, available in Australia, that meets this criteria:
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posted by MT
on Dec 29, 2011 -
4 answers
What netbook should I buy for my mother who has very limited experience with computers?
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posted by vidur
on Dec 21, 2011 -
33 answers
Sydney vs Melbourne as a pedestrian paradise: I am a sociologist doing a study which involves observing pedestrians/window shoppers/etc. I am based in New York City, which is fantastic for my field of work. In Feb/March, I plan to go to Australia for two months, to either Sydney or Melbourne. I have never been to Australia before. QUESTION: Which city has more of a "pedestrian culture"? That is, which is more of a "walking city?" (If you know New York City, my favorite place to observe is Union Square -- I am looking for a comparable location.) Would prefer a place filled with locals, not tourists. Thanks!
posted by laswingkid
on Nov 27, 2011 -
18 answers
How to go about buying furniture in Bali (Indonesia) and getting it to Sydney (Australia)?
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posted by vidur
on Nov 6, 2011 -
5 answers
Sydneyfilter: I have a lot of written work to get done and I'd like to take a short break from Sydney to do it. I imagine writing in a quiet room with a view of nature, perhaps taking occasional breaks to stroll in a garden, through the bush or along a beach. Where can I stay that's relatively affordable (under $100 a night), accessible without a car, and no more than four hours from Sydney?
posted by embrangled
on Oct 13, 2011 -
9 answers
I went to a Japanese Restaurant in Brisbane a while back where each table was decked out with an induction cooker, and the patrons chose their stock, and cooked their own soup. The Chinese people I was eating with told me the style was called "Shabu Shabu". Does anyone know of a similar restaurant in or near Sydney CBD?
posted by singingfish
on Sep 29, 2011 -
9 answers
Got a really weird call from a car insurance company after a minor accident. How does the car insurance system work in Australia?
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posted by vidur
on Sep 27, 2011 -
10 answers
Help me plan a free weekend in Sydney in October. No car. Staying near Hyde Park. Would like to see a beach.
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posted by bluelava
on Sep 25, 2011 -
11 answers
Sydneyfilter: An expatriate friend has expressed an interest in exploring the culinary delights of Western Sydney. For the purposes of this question, let's define 'Western' as everything west of, well, Newtown. We'll probably spend a Saturday exploring by train. My list of options so far includes banh mi in Marrickville and baklava in Lakemba. Where else should we stop and what else should we eat?
posted by embrangled
on Sep 18, 2011 -
12 answers
I've suffered from migraines all my life, but I've never see a neurologist for them. After a string of particularly disabling attacks, I'm considering asking my GP for a referral. What should I expect from a neurological evaluation? It won't be cheap, so I'd like to know more about what's involved and whether it's worthwhile, in comparison to simply asking my GP to prescribe triptans or other medications I haven't yet tried.
(Bonus question: recommend a great neurologist in Sydney, Australia?)
posted by anonymous
on Sep 7, 2011 -
9 answers
I need about twenty five to thirty kilos of chopped onions for a very large barbecue. Is there anywhere in Sydney where someone will sell me large amounts of chopped onion?
posted by Fiasco da Gama
on Aug 31, 2011 -
27 answers
[Sydney Filter] Where in Sydney can I get my leather shoes repaired/resoled at a reasonable price?
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posted by vidur
on Aug 23, 2011 -
10 answers
Hey everyone. I'm going to Australia for 23 days in July, and would dearly love some advice as to how to spend them.
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posted by Kirn
on May 30, 2011 -
25 answers
[SydneyFilter] The Easter holidays are upon us, and we aren't going anywhere. Right now, it seems likely that we'd only be able to do day trips (same day return, no overnight stays) to places around Sydney. Where should we go?
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posted by vidur
on Apr 17, 2011 -
16 answers
Sydney filter: Where can I hold a weekend trivia afternoon for around 80 people (fundraising for a charity project)?
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posted by MT
on Mar 20, 2011 -
4 answers
I am in Sydney for two days (this Sunday and Monday). What would you recommend to a mid-twenties single female lesbian for a fun, interesting time in Sydney.
I will be there a week total but with a larger group of five. I want stuff I can do solo (for these two days) before I meet up with them.
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posted by timpanogos
on Mar 4, 2011 -
11 answers
What's the best way to experience Sydney's Mardi Gras parade on March 5th? When does the parade start, where should I watch it from, and what associated events are worth going to?
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posted by fermion
on Feb 15, 2011 -
12 answers
Help me find a relatively cheap, relatively healthy takeaway alternative to greasy fried chicken or chain pizza to feed to groups of volunteers in Haymarket in Sydney.
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posted by Fiasco da Gama
on Jan 18, 2011 -
9 answers
I'm traveling with friends to Australia in March, and this will be the first time I've left North America! I'm covered on basic travel requirements (passport, ETA, etc), but what else should I bring with me? What should I know (about traveling, about Australia... anything!)?
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posted by katillathehun
on Jan 11, 2011 -
61 answers
What are good (preferably online) sources for finding out what's on in Sydney? From time to time I find myself there for a weekend, but haven't yet discovered the best way of locating events. I'm particularly interested in theatre, arthouse/vintage/unusual cinema, talks and public lectures, and food, arts or literary events.
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posted by une_heure_pleine
on Nov 5, 2010 -
3 answers
[SydneysiderFilter] Where can one buy affordable art for home decoration in Sydney?
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posted by vidur
on Oct 27, 2010 -
6 answers
Me and 3 friends just won $150 at a trivia night. What fun could 4 people have together with $150 in Sydney?
posted by MT
on Aug 28, 2010 -
4 answers
I want to learn to paint. My job doesn't leave me any time to attend art classes on any kind of schedule. What should I do?
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posted by vidur
on Aug 24, 2010 -
11 answers
Is Sydney's future in finance? If so, will there be a significant demand for more skyscrapers/offices with large floorplates than are already available or being built, to meet the needs of this growing sector?
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posted by carnival of animals
on Aug 19, 2010 -
2 answers
I am driving from Coolangatta Gold Coast to Sydney next week - taking five days - and am interested in hearing your sightseeing/accommodation recommendations.
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posted by honey-barbara
on Aug 10, 2010 -
13 answers
