Melbourne / Meeting "The Aussies"

Other than Phil, Jess, Bastion and Wayne I did not meet the rest of the online Aussies until later in the week. One of the reasons I went when I did was to go to Phil's 50th birthday party. His family had two parties -- one in Sunbury and one in Brisbane at his sisters.

The online friends had a dinner at a superb Malaysian Restaurant in Melbourne. The owner is a wonderful host and looks just like Jackie Chan. Unfortunately all of my pictures taken that night were very blurry. ...No, I was NOT drinking. :-P

From left to right in this picture are Phil aka Elffil, John aka Gonzo (hidden behind Phil), Davidaka Adorac, Monika, Rhani aka Rhani, Chris aka Bannock.



On the far left are John aka Mord and Jess aka Madchick.

The aka's are the gaming names of the folks I know from playing World of Warcraft which is how this all started. Well that and having been part of the Stormcrows online gaming community which I helped to found about 6 years ago, now. It's been great because of the really down to earth people who have become my friends through gaming.

Just don't ask my friend Cheryl in Philadelphia though cause she thinks folks on the net are mostly kooks, weirdos, and insane people. Oh hmm well she knows me so she might have a point!