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It's still the weekend for me so let's go another round.
What's your preferred mode of transportation when you go punting? Do you take into account where the shop is when you decide?
For me, since I was only in Sydney for work so I didn't rent a car. I usually use public transportation or maybe some uber depending on where the shop is located.
My preference is to not have to drive, especially the inner city shops because the parking is really onerous. Most of the street parking are all 1P only so there's also a risk of getting a fine.
Other shops in the burbs like 42G and N5M, I'd drive there.
I mostly go to local RnTs so I walk to my desired punting destinations
I’ll walk to the local whorehouses in my area.
I am a Alpha male, not a simp, so the girls come to me, Than i wake up and realise i am 51 years old bald male,
the only way i am going to get a girl here in Sydney, if she is a gold digger, or a whore, either way i still have to pay for it,
And in that case i rather drive than walk
You don't know how lucky you are .... for me it's a 4 hour drive to Sydney or a good hour's drive to the closest RnT in a small country town .... and as the CWA rule the roost out here, that country town remains nameless. :cry:
Thanks for the chuckle! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Hidden Python
I drive (but aren't in Sydney).... making sure to park at a safe distance! The first time I punted here I had the place in mind, did a recce to work out where I'd park, and excuses I could use if it went tits up and I was spotted! Lucky there is an Officeworks right close by....
Being a visitor, it's public transportation which I am impressed with. Only trouble is trying to remember to swipe OFF... I use Google maps to provide the route. Will even tell you how many stops to go (just remember to turn off the sound - once had a loud announcement of mp destination). And it gives you the travel time; I try to keep it within an hour, but willing to make exceptions if a place sounds interesting . Plus it's a good way to throw in some sightseeing... Like the old brick factories along the train tracks...and the graffiti...
What about during fruit picking season? Don’t you get tons of backpackers out there?Quote:
Originally Posted by Onehunglo
Public transport as much as possible but if I have to drive then I park 5-10 minutes walk away.
I drive, then walk like 5-10 mins to the city shops
Any my age you wouldn't want to go near ..... and the young ones are easy prey for the younger single men.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ghost2hauntU
Walking distance to city shops or by train to suburbs shops. Uber/Didi if I'm feeling rich.
hahaha, good one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hidden Python
One reason I would rule out driving, in general, is that traffic in sydney seems to be pretty bad. I feel like taking the train and walk 5-10 mins would guarantee my time a bit better.
So where are you from, buddy? If you don't mind me asking. I'm not from sydney either and I love the public transportation system here. Much better than from where I'm from.Quote:
Originally Posted by 11Bravo
The worst thing about driving to get to any inner city shop is the parking. Both the time limit and the availability. There was 1 time I made the mistake of driving to Ginza Club on a Friday evening. Everything that could go wrong went wrong. No parking nearby, so I went parked literally in another postcode and ended up getting to my booking late. Worse, I had a 1hr booking and the bloody time limit on the parking was 1P.Quote:
Originally Posted by Footballpunter
But I was so keen to see my girl I just said fuck it, if it happens it happens (the fine that is).
After that nightmare, I made it a point, not gonna drive to any inner city shop (CBD, Surry Hills, etc.). Public transport or Uber if it's raining.
Heck, I'd even use one of those pay-per-ride bikes that you see on the streets. Just ride it there and chuck it aside, lol.
I normally catch trains to the massage parlours.
One shop defies any mode of public transport is Lallabel's at South Granville.
No idea at all how to get there. :)
I usually drive and park on nearby street parking.
Seems a number of shops are within walking distance of train stations. For those that are not, I admire the bus coverage. Really like the buses that have video screens displaying the stops. Beats "the stop after McDonald's" visual marker that if you blink, you're walking back a stop or two.:surprise:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sibon
imagine biking to go punting. thats gold lolQuote:
Originally Posted by GoldfishMan
Different times and various stages of my life and situations at work and at home. 2012 to 2013 were the golden era so to speak. Basically can have a session every week day in the city after work. Not that my wallet or body can handle 5 punts a week. But once a week or very occasionally twice to spoil myself or there was certain busty new girls I couldn’t resist.
But over the years and up until now, CBD have always been my preferred punting ground for a quickie: from the good old Chequers, Zanadu to Babylon, to the SL and SF, OBA days to 316, Quay St, QVB, 7Lotus, 812, SS, DOS, MAC to 518 Kent just to name my favorites over the years.
Once outside of the city and needs to drive became more complicated !!
But there were a period I could drive freely to 252 Stanmore or visit Mimi @Burwood and those were the days.
Cheers
gonna be like ET after the session hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Footballpunter
I don't drive so it's usually public transport for me. Makes it hard to get to some shops, e.g. 42G :cry:
Drive, always drive. When I used to go to Ginza often, sometimes I parked a little far away and walked. I never minded the walk before and after a punt.
Public transport for me, most of the shops are within walking distance from the train station. It's like a small warm up when you walk to your punt.
Also I don't like running late to my booking because of traffic jam, parking, etc due to driving