Advice Needed

MrShadow · 09-09-2005, 07:43 PM

G'Day,
As I've posted earlier, I'll be heading down to Canberra for a few days between Christmas and NYE. Anyways, the boss and I will be celebrating our 1 year anniversary while we're down there and I'm on the lookout for some good restaurants but nothing too over the top... I'm not made of money (I wish I was though). Preferably close to the highway to Sydney (we're staying at Eagle Hawk Hill our room number is... BUGGER OFF!

).

Cheers
Shadow

platypus · 11-09-2005, 09:30 AM

oh you mean the lady boss

dixon..... can't go wrong, good on the money, near the outbound highway. and a nice little area....

kitty might say gunghalin..... look out for that one...

MrShadow · 12-09-2005, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahb11m

oh you mean the lady boss

Yep, that one

And the part where she gets a nice big diamond ring aint that far off either...

platypus · 12-09-2005, 07:38 PM

i had one of them..... *sigh*

Mizda_Mazda · 12-09-2005, 10:19 PM

I might be able to help you out in Canberra. I deliver to a few chinese resturants as well as working at one. Only problem is, i have no idea where you guys are going/are.

KittyKatSmack · 13-09-2005, 10:07 AM

We are always happy to help Shads!
There are a ton of places putting on a special feed for that time of year, but you will need to book.

Not sure what we are doing ourselves yet.

Places not far from where you are staying... mm, I would say Dickson.
The Turkish place there is FANTASTIC.
There is also a Zefferelli's and Beluci's.
If you are happy to drive and not drink then you could venture further into town, but if you are planning to do it on NYE, then avoid the city!
It is usually jampacked due to fireworks.

There is the restaurant at the Telstra Tower, but that is muchos muchso expensive!

Depends on what type of food you want to eat.

But I can assure you that Turkoz is one of the best.

Best of luck, and I am really excited for you about the ring thing...

Mizda_Mazda · 13-09-2005, 08:38 PM

Yeh, the new turkish places that popped up everywhere are really good.

MrShadow · 14-09-2005, 04:22 PM

G'Day,
Mizda_Mazda, we'll be at Rydges Eagle Hawk Hill which is actually in NSW (just!). On the federal highway I think it is.

Chinese, Italian or Turkish sounds the go. I knew about the Telstra Tower place, but I also remeber every time we go there, look at the menu and go..." Hmmm, mabey not"!

So it looks like Dickson it is!

The ring thing is going to have to wait till I get some money... what I want is NOT going to be cheap!

Dogo · 14-09-2005, 05:26 PM

I never understood why anyone would want to waste lots of money on a ring.

Everyone struggles in the early years of marriage - save your $ !

my 2c

ssman · 14-09-2005, 06:11 PM

buy a cubic zirconia she wont know the difference and will cost ya heaps less and spend the rest on ya car.....just a thaught

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrShadow

G'Day,
Mizda_Mazda, we'll be at Rydges Eagle Hawk Hill which is actually in NSW (just!). On the federal highway I think it is.

Chinese, Italian or Turkish sounds the go. I knew about the Telstra Tower place, but I also remeber every time we go there, look at the menu and go..." Hmmm, mabey not"!

So it looks like Dickson it is!

The ring thing is going to have to wait till I get some money... what I want is NOT going to be cheap!

MrShadow · 14-09-2005, 06:13 PM

Yeah, I know... A mate of mine got engaged recently and the ring was a 50c plastic jobbie from the markets! He said he's going to get a "proper" ring, but I doubt it. Besides, the actual date won't be for a while... she wants to finish uni first.

Mizda_Mazda · 14-09-2005, 07:08 PM

Yeh, i think i know the place your talking about.

I think Dickson is the best place, maybe down to the city(less than 5min drive from dickson).

Don't go japanese, cos they are all chinese. Only chinese place in dickson i can recommend is Ruby's. Beluci's(??spellin??) is good, i love the tornados steak. I think there is a turkish place in the corner and a Thai place called two sisters that my friend keeps nagging me about.

If you really want i can snag a takeaway menu from places, scan them and email them to you.

KittyKatSmack · 15-09-2005, 01:49 PM

This can be a good place to look for ideas
http://www.citysearch.com.au/

As for the ring, don't buy her a CZ, honestly... Love has nothing to do with money, nor does it have to do with the size of the diamond, but about the feelings you both have.
Buying a Cubic Zirconia and not telling her will come back and bite ya in the bum later, especially if she goes to have it valued.

A girl deserves a bit of bling!

Buy her something special to show her you think she is special.

Look forward to catching up with you Shads

KittyKatSmack · 15-09-2005, 01:51 PM

Oh, I forgot to add this link:

http://www.bestrestaurants.com.au/home.asp

It's where I selected the restaurant for Aaron and I's first anniversary dinner!
The limo ride was fantastic, the food was schmick (but expensive) at the BoatHouse Restaurant <-- highly recommend it though!

MrShadow · 22-09-2005, 08:41 AM

Well, I've made up my mind. 28-point (I think it was... can't be sure now. Was over a week ago I looked at it) diamond, 18 ct yellow. It's rather expensive, but just within my price range... just! It's also got a lot of small diamonds leading up to the big one, but I'm going to see if I can get the ring made with emeralds instead (it's custom manufacturerd). Sweet as! Now, for the hard part... getting the $$$ to pay for it.

Still making up my mind about which restaurant to go to...

Oooh, some news for Kitty, my sister Sarah may be down around this time too with her new boyfriend from Italy. he works at the same resort she does just south of Florence.

Osprey06 · 23-09-2005, 10:57 PM

I can't remember how much it cost, but for a nice romantic dinner, I'd recommend the Green Herring. I've been there a few times and it's been a fantastic, cosy little place every time. It's a little further than dickson and the city, but worth the effort imo.

KittyKatSmack · 24-09-2005, 10:59 AM

Shady: sounds lucscious.

And hope we get a chance to catchup while you are in the area!

[ot news]
Italian boyfriend, mmmmmm, nummy
*grins*
[/ot news]

MrShadow · 28-11-2005, 02:30 PM

G'Day,
Long time no hear... I've been kind of busy lately. I'm at it again... back to full-time study at TAFE, I must be a sucker for punishment. Anyways, we're still heading down. I've still got to figure out where we're going as well, better hurry to make a booking.

See You Soon
Shadow

woofy · 28-11-2005, 02:42 PM

I spent a pretty penny on an engagement ring, but we both went looking for it after I proposed, as I knew she wanted to find it herself. We were supposed to be getting a white gold/sapphire but she loved a gold one with a big diamond and little ones. I've only recently got milage out of that ring by saying, I want to get some toys seeing as I spent so much on you....lol....we had our 4 yr anniversary last week (5 yrs 2 days later).

We went to Canberra for a few days last yr...and found its very odd in terms of restaurants...they are all mostly in one little pocket..and the centre itself seems to have little cafes.

Mizda_Mazda · 28-11-2005, 03:01 PM

Yeh, Canberra is a pretty small place. I wouldn't think there are many classy resturants here. I find civic is overpriced and full of cafes as woofy said.

09-09-2005, 07:43 PM	#1
MrShadow Senior Time-waster Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Airborne somewhere in Aus... Car: 2005 SP23 Hatch Posts: 1,779 View Photos By: MrShadow	Advice Needed G'Day, As I've posted earlier, I'll be heading down to Canberra for a few days between Christmas and NYE. Anyways, the boss and I will be celebrating our 1 year anniversary while we're down there and I'm on the lookout for some good restaurants but nothing too over the top... I'm not made of money (I wish I was though). Preferably close to the highway to Sydney (we're staying at Eagle Hawk Hill our room number is... BUGGER OFF! ). Cheers Shadow __________________ Gimme a caffeine drip and I'll be right.... Confuscias say "man who go to sleep with itchy bottom, wake up with smelly finger"

11-09-2005, 09:30 AM	#2
platypus living in the past man Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Newcastle, NSW Car: Subaru Outback 2.0 turbo Posts: 4,707	oh you mean the lady boss dixon..... can't go wrong, good on the money, near the outbound highway. and a nice little area.... kitty might say gunghalin..... look out for that one... __________________ 1997 BG5 Subaru Outback - Now with STI boost...

12-09-2005, 07:38 PM	#4
platypus living in the past man Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Newcastle, NSW Car: Subaru Outback 2.0 turbo Posts: 4,707	i had one of them..... sigh __________________ 1997 BG5 Subaru Outback - Now with STI boost...

12-09-2005, 10:19 PM	#5
Mizda_Mazda AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Canberra Car: ... Posts: 332	I might be able to help you out in Canberra. I deliver to a few chinese resturants as well as working at one. Only problem is, i have no idea where you guys are going/are. __________________ http://members.iinet.net.au/~doramon/drift.gif

13-09-2005, 08:38 PM	#7
Mizda_Mazda AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Canberra Car: ... Posts: 332	Yeh, the new turkish places that popped up everywhere are really good. __________________ http://members.iinet.net.au/~doramon/drift.gif

13-09-2005, 10:07 AM	#6
KittyKatSmack Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Car: Mazda Posts: 3,961	We are always happy to help Shads! There are a ton of places putting on a special feed for that time of year, but you will need to book. Not sure what we are doing ourselves yet. Places not far from where you are staying... mm, I would say Dickson. The Turkish place there is FANTASTIC. There is also a Zefferelli's and Beluci's. If you are happy to drive and not drink then you could venture further into town, but if you are planning to do it on NYE, then avoid the city! It is usually jampacked due to fireworks. There is the restaurant at the Telstra Tower, but that is muchos muchso expensive! Depends on what type of food you want to eat. But I can assure you that Turkoz is one of the best. Best of luck, and I am really excited for you about the ring thing...

14-09-2005, 04:22 PM	#8
MrShadow Senior Time-waster Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Airborne somewhere in Aus... Car: 2005 SP23 Hatch Posts: 1,779 View Photos By: MrShadow	G'Day, Mizda_Mazda, we'll be at Rydges Eagle Hawk Hill which is actually in NSW (just!). On the federal highway I think it is. Chinese, Italian or Turkish sounds the go. I knew about the Telstra Tower place, but I also remeber every time we go there, look at the menu and go..." Hmmm, mabey not"! So it looks like Dickson it is! The ring thing is going to have to wait till I get some money... what I want is NOT going to be cheap! __________________ Gimme a caffeine drip and I'll be right.... Confuscias say "man who go to sleep with itchy bottom, wake up with smelly finger" Last edited by MrShadow; 14-09-2005 at 04:31 PM.

14-09-2005, 05:26 PM	#9
Dogo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Melb, Aus Car: Mazda 323 BA BPT transplant Posts: 3,459 View Photos By: Dogo	I never understood why anyone would want to waste lots of money on a ring. Everyone struggles in the early years of marriage - save your $ ! my 2c __________________ [ Turbo BA ] see my readers ride

14-09-2005, 06:13 PM	#11
MrShadow Senior Time-waster Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Airborne somewhere in Aus... Car: 2005 SP23 Hatch Posts: 1,779 View Photos By: MrShadow	Yeah, I know... A mate of mine got engaged recently and the ring was a 50c plastic jobbie from the markets! He said he's going to get a "proper" ring, but I doubt it. Besides, the actual date won't be for a while... she wants to finish uni first. __________________ Gimme a caffeine drip and I'll be right.... Confuscias say "man who go to sleep with itchy bottom, wake up with smelly finger"

14-09-2005, 07:08 PM	#12
Mizda_Mazda AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Canberra Car: ... Posts: 332	Yeh, i think i know the place your talking about. I think Dickson is the best place, maybe down to the city(less than 5min drive from dickson). Don't go japanese, cos they are all chinese. Only chinese place in dickson i can recommend is Ruby's. Beluci's(??spellin??) is good, i love the tornados steak. I think there is a turkish place in the corner and a Thai place called two sisters that my friend keeps nagging me about. If you really want i can snag a takeaway menu from places, scan them and email them to you. __________________ http://members.iinet.net.au/~doramon/drift.gif

15-09-2005, 01:49 PM	#13
KittyKatSmack Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Car: Mazda Posts: 3,961	This can be a good place to look for ideas http://www.citysearch.com.au/ As for the ring, don't buy her a CZ, honestly... Love has nothing to do with money, nor does it have to do with the size of the diamond, but about the feelings you both have. Buying a Cubic Zirconia and not telling her will come back and bite ya in the bum later, especially if she goes to have it valued. A girl deserves a bit of bling! Buy her something special to show her you think she is special. Look forward to catching up with you Shads

15-09-2005, 01:51 PM	#14
KittyKatSmack Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Car: Mazda Posts: 3,961	Oh, I forgot to add this link: http://www.bestrestaurants.com.au/home.asp It's where I selected the restaurant for Aaron and I's first anniversary dinner! The limo ride was fantastic, the food was schmick (but expensive) at the BoatHouse Restaurant <-- highly recommend it though!

22-09-2005, 08:41 AM	#15
MrShadow Senior Time-waster Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Airborne somewhere in Aus... Car: 2005 SP23 Hatch Posts: 1,779 View Photos By: MrShadow	Well, I've made up my mind. 28-point (I think it was... can't be sure now. Was over a week ago I looked at it) diamond, 18 ct yellow. It's rather expensive, but just within my price range... just! It's also got a lot of small diamonds leading up to the big one, but I'm going to see if I can get the ring made with emeralds instead (it's custom manufacturerd). Sweet as! Now, for the hard part... getting the $$$ to pay for it. Still making up my mind about which restaurant to go to... Oooh, some news for Kitty, my sister Sarah may be down around this time too with her new boyfriend from Italy. he works at the same resort she does just south of Florence. __________________ Gimme a caffeine drip and I'll be right.... Confuscias say "man who go to sleep with itchy bottom, wake up with smelly finger" Last edited by MrShadow; 22-09-2005 at 08:49 AM.

23-09-2005, 10:57 PM	#16
Osprey06 AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canberra Car: 1987 Mazda 323 'SS' FWD turbo Posts: 267	I can't remember how much it cost, but for a nice romantic dinner, I'd recommend the Green Herring. I've been there a few times and it's been a fantastic, cosy little place every time. It's a little further than dickson and the city, but worth the effort imo. Last edited by Osprey06; 23-09-2005 at 10:59 PM.

24-09-2005, 10:59 AM	#17
KittyKatSmack Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Car: Mazda Posts: 3,961	Shady: sounds lucscious. And hope we get a chance to catchup while you are in the area! [ot news] Italian boyfriend, mmmmmm, nummy grins [/ot news]

28-11-2005, 02:30 PM	#18
MrShadow Senior Time-waster Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Airborne somewhere in Aus... Car: 2005 SP23 Hatch Posts: 1,779 View Photos By: MrShadow	G'Day, Long time no hear... I've been kind of busy lately. I'm at it again... back to full-time study at TAFE, I must be a sucker for punishment. Anyways, we're still heading down. I've still got to figure out where we're going as well, better hurry to make a booking. See You Soon Shadow __________________ Gimme a caffeine drip and I'll be right.... Confuscias say "man who go to sleep with itchy bottom, wake up with smelly finger"

28-11-2005, 02:42 PM	#19
woofy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Car: Race Blue RS Octavia hatch, Black Santa Fe Elite Posts: 826 View Photos By: woofy	I spent a pretty penny on an engagement ring, but we both went looking for it after I proposed, as I knew she wanted to find it herself. We were supposed to be getting a white gold/sapphire but she loved a gold one with a big diamond and little ones. I've only recently got milage out of that ring by saying, I want to get some toys seeing as I spent so much on you....lol....we had our 4 yr anniversary last week (5 yrs 2 days later). We went to Canberra for a few days last yr...and found its very odd in terms of restaurants...they are all mostly in one little pocket..and the centre itself seems to have little cafes.

28-11-2005, 03:01 PM	#20
Mizda_Mazda AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Canberra Car: ... Posts: 332	Yeh, Canberra is a pretty small place. I wouldn't think there are many classy resturants here. I find civic is overpriced and full of cafes as woofy said. __________________ http://members.iinet.net.au/~doramon/drift.gif

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