Oz Fest 18 Melbourne, VIC, Australia. USA Memorial Day Weekend May 27 to May 29, 2022
May 28, 2022, 6:25 pm
#286
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As above have you contacted your travel insurance provider?
Could phone one of these numbers [Vic govt health]
Has Mrs rxgeek tested positive?
Could phone one of these numbers [Vic govt health]
Has Mrs rxgeek tested positive?
May 28, 2022, 6:26 pm
#287
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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia has granted provisional approval for two oral COVID-19 treatments:
Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir + ritonavir) or Lagevrio (molnupiravir).
You will need to check with the pharmacies whether they stock them. I wish you well.
Last edited by kpc; May 28, 2022 at 6:32 pm
May 28, 2022, 6:34 pm
#288
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As above have you contacted your travel insurance provider?
Could phone one of these numbers [Vic govt health]
Has Mrs rxgeek tested positive?
As above have you contacted your travel insurance provider?
Could phone one of these numbers [Vic govt health]
Has Mrs rxgeek tested positive?
Checklist: I’ve been assigned to self-care. What should I do next?
- If you have a regular GP, call and let them know you have COVID-19.
- Let your friends, family or neighbours know you have COVID-19 so they can safely provide support to you.
- Read the advice on managing your COVID-19 symptoms at home.
- If your symptoms worsen or you become worried about your symptoms, contact your GP.
- If you don’t have a GP you can also access GP care at a GP Respiratory Clinic. These clinics provide care to people with COVID-19 either via telehealth or face-face appointments if required and are free, including if you do not have a Medicare card.
- You can also contact the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080 or Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024 if you become worried about your symptoms.
May 28, 2022, 6:48 pm
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May 28, 2022, 6:51 pm
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Leaving HIEx City Rd now, walking into Southern Cross and leaving luggage in the lockers.
Finding the IHG Status Match was a boon - the Front Desk guy almost genuflected when he realised I was Plat Elite. Same this morning on check out. If only they knew.
Got the top floor (22) and the view this morning with my early morning tea was brilliant - looking down on the Doubletree where I normally stay.
HI Express City Rd, Level 22 view
Finding the IHG Status Match was a boon - the Front Desk guy almost genuflected when he realised I was Plat Elite. Same this morning on check out. If only they knew.
Got the top floor (22) and the view this morning with my early morning tea was brilliant - looking down on the Doubletree where I normally stay.
HI Express City Rd, Level 22 view
May 28, 2022, 7:14 pm
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https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/assets/PD...m-Zone-Map.pdf
May 28, 2022, 7:47 pm
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I needed the walk both last night and today Mwenenzi as I’m getting back to full health after having COVID for 5 weeks. Doctors told me to increase my walking - plus it’s getting me QFF points.
Found the number of lockers in SCS but couldn’t work out why none of the screens worked. If they’re greyed out it means that bank of lockers is full. Don’t remember seeing the lines of test in red saying that until someone took pity on me.
Lockers next to Skybus inbound
Says it all what many are going through
Beautiful morning on the Yarra
Now sitting in Krispy Kreme having a donut and tea. Nice to be early to todays event (for a change) 😉
Found the number of lockers in SCS but couldn’t work out why none of the screens worked. If they’re greyed out it means that bank of lockers is full. Don’t remember seeing the lines of test in red saying that until someone took pity on me.
Lockers next to Skybus inbound
Says it all what many are going through
Beautiful morning on the Yarra
Now sitting in Krispy Kreme having a donut and tea. Nice to be early to todays event (for a change) 😉
May 28, 2022, 7:49 pm
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I'm in an Uber heading back to my Airbnb to drop stuff off and get my sunglasses. I've been having bad luck with delays so hope to be there on time. Luckily Airbnb is across street from stadium stairs
Last edited by CDKing; May 28, 2022 at 8:02 pm
May 28, 2022, 8:16 pm
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I’m at the bottom of the stairs now opposite Hub now CDKing . Want me to wait?
May 29, 2022, 12:58 am
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For those still in Melbourne tomorrow, be prepared for a wet day.
Melbourne Forecast
Min 8Max 12
Showers.Possible rainfall: 6 to 10 mm
Showers.Possible rainfall: 6 to 10 mm
Melbourne area
Cloudy. Very high (90%) chance of showers. Winds north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late afternoon then becoming westerly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening.Last edited by serfty; May 29, 2022 at 2:12 am
May 29, 2022, 1:03 am
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A small group of us attended the Saint Kilda Saints v North Melbourne Kangaroos AFL match at Marvel Stadium.
The correct team won, the atmosphere was great with the retractable roof closed and almost picked the margin.
Stupid me forgot to get a photo before the game of all attendees, so we’re missing @serfty and @Fredd and @mrsfredd. Apologies.
Was fun to explain the myriad of rules as the game was going.
Thanks to serfty for organising and buying the tickets.
Pre game
Players lining up for welcome to country
North Melbourne running through their banner
The Ozfest AFL Group, sans @serfty, @Fredd and @MRS Fredd
The correct team won, the atmosphere was great with the retractable roof closed and almost picked the margin.
Stupid me forgot to get a photo before the game of all attendees, so we’re missing @serfty and @Fredd and @mrsfredd. Apologies.
Was fun to explain the myriad of rules as the game was going.
Thanks to serfty for organising and buying the tickets.
Pre game
Players lining up for welcome to country
North Melbourne running through their banner
The Ozfest AFL Group, sans @serfty, @Fredd and @MRS Fredd