Melbourne Psychosis

Melbourne Sept. 1999

The Skyline of Melbourne as seen from St. Kilda. This was the setting of a two day psychotic episode. I met with Steve who, for reasons we won't go into here, was one of the computer support team in Bergen, Norway. He's a native Australian in Adelade and made the effort to meet with me in St. Kilda

The man enjoying a morning beer at the Novotel in St. Kilda. This is probably the best way of starting the day. I should have guessed that Steve was already well loaded before we started to explore our surroundings somewhat aimlessly.

St. Kilda brought back a lot of childhood memories. It really reminds me of a British Seaside town in the early 1960's. I know I'll attract some flame mail but its my opnion!

So we went down to the funfair - good place to go on a full belly of beer! Check out this sign. See if you can do the maths and spot the scam!

The beach. Dull, empty cold and windy.

The Novotel at St. Kilda, memorable for one reason. Both Steve and I smoke and the Hotel doesn't allow that. Standard routine is to turn the shower on and smoke in the bathroom. But if two of you do that it turns into a sauna - not to be recommended! It drives the beer into the brain with more force than you anticipate.

This is probably an Australian thing. The dog looks at the car and the owner squats by a lamp post.

China Town, Melbourne. Only to be entered if completely smashed.

I had heard that the Australians were laid back and I guess this is a good example

And this is an example of one who isn't....

What the f#%& is this?

Answers welcome

So by this time we were in serious danger of sobering up. Next stop - The Hard Rock Cafe

Is this by design or the aftermath of a party that got completely out of hand?

OK. So it's not Rolling Rock - but it's a pretty close second!

This freaked me out. The signs reads DISABLED BABY CHANGE TABLE. What the f#%& does that mean? Is the table hanging from one hinge or can you only take disabled babies in there? I guess it's another Australian thing!

Here is the very patient barmaid that put up with us all afternoon.

Then it was back to St. Kilda on this high tech transport. Funny what you recall - like taking the entire journey with Steve squirming and hopping all over the tram because he forgot to empty out a few beers before leaving the bar. Boy was he glad to get to is Hotel. I guess they've managed to clean up the toilet by now!