Author Archives: Mel Green

The Daily Tweets 2011-01-08: Saturday twice over

Posted on Sat, 8 January 2011 by Mel Green

These tweets recount (in part) my epic journey home from Australia, wherein due to the time travel characteristics of flying westbound across the International Date Line I got to experience Saturday the 8th of January twice, & arrived at LAX … Continue reading →

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The Daily Tweets 2011-01-07: Last night in rainy Bris

Posted on Fri, 7 January 2011 by Mel Green

Tweets & photos from the January 2011 Queensland floods.

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The Daily Tweets 2011-01-06: Back in the warm sweaty embrace of rainy BrisVegas

Posted on Thu, 6 January 2011 by Mel Green

Back in the warm sweaty embrace of rainy BrisVegas. Cuinn is excited to see me. And I, her. I like Brisbane. #oztrip #fb # (Thoughts of home…) … hope my DVR remembered to record the last 5 eps of #Caprica … Continue reading →

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The Daily Tweets 2011-01-05: Weet-Bix

Posted on Wed, 5 January 2011 by Mel Green

Wow I really had my time conversions screwed up yesterday! Just after noon in Anch now – happy Tuesday, AK, see you soon! #oztrip #fb # I have now had the complete Australian experience: Weet-Bix for breakfast! (yes, I’ve tried … Continue reading →

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The Daily Tweets 2011-01-04: Castlemaine & Melbourne CBD

Posted on Tue, 4 January 2011 by Mel Green

I didn’t stay in Melbourne itself, but with my Flickr-friend Maria & her partner Carmen in the country town of Castlemaine, about one hour by commuter train (if you’re taking the express) north of Melbourne. Another Flickr friend had previously … Continue reading →

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The Daily Tweets 2011-01-02: Melbourne-bound

Posted on Sun, 2 January 2011 by Mel Green

On my way to Melbourne in the morning by coach & train. #oztrip #fb #

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The Daily Tweets 2011-01-01: The glory that is 2011

Posted on Sat, 1 January 2011 by Mel Green

Already 2011 here. Happy New Year to everyone in Alaska & the rest of U.S. who have yet to experience the glory that is 2011. #oztrip #fb #

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The Daily Tweets 2010-12-31: New Year’s Eve in Sydney

Posted on Fri, 31 December 2010 by Mel Green

People camped @ Sydney Harbour last night below the Opera House just to see tonight’s fireworks. Our verdict: they’re nutters! #oztrip #fb # We’ll watch New Years fireworks from a height at comfort of Carole’s friend’s house. V. hot in … Continue reading →

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The Daily Tweets 2010-12-30: A warm day in Sydney

Posted on Thu, 30 December 2010 by Mel Green

A warm day in Sydney, hanging out w/ Carole & testing out in succession a rich variety of Aussie beers. #oztrip #fb # Tomorrow: obligatory touristy visit to Sydney CBD for pics of Harbour Bridge & Opera House. Tomorrow night: … Continue reading →

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The Daily Tweets 2010-12-28: Prepping for train

Posted on Tue, 28 December 2010 by Mel Green

Mostly recovered from case of gastroenteritis that spanned Christmas holiday. Bleh. Prepping for train to Sydney tomorrow AM. #oztrip #fb # Brisbane to Sydney tomorrow, time spent w/ Carole, then to Melbourne w/ return to Bris on 6th, fly back … Continue reading →

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