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[ottoman]

I was in Frankston for most of the later 70s. In retrospect, it's a bit of a black hole in my life. I certainly recall the inebriation, and to a lesser extent the listlessness, which probably says more about my lifestyle and age than the town itself. What you euphemistically describe as a 'lovely little township' was hardly the sprawling mess of poverty, affluence, suburbanites and bogans that I recall a decade earlier.

For entertainment there were hotels on 3 corners of an intersection and a police station a stone's throw away staffed by young cops whose aggressive disdain for the public gave the force a bad name. Lots of the townsfolk were of English derivation and the Pines commission area between Frankston and Seaford comprised some of the wildest kids I ever taught.

Frankston had a varied population but the town was always considered a bit of a backwater where the wearing of moccasins, smelly sneakers and tracky dacks was de rigueur. A train journey into the city seemed life threatening due to the calibre of people who hung around the entrance or rode the trains. No wonder Dave is not allowed to use public transport there at night. But I was teaching at a progressive school with a committed but social group of teachers and felt insulated from the general milieu. I've lived in worse places.

Those three pubs. Ahh the memories.
One was the 21st Century nightclub with the public bar on the ground floor.
I used to be a bouncer there part time while I was at Uni.
Interesting times. You sure did earn your money. Some serious nut case locals, especially those from The Pines.

 

[WalterBlaknWhte]

Those three pubs. Ahh the memories.
One was the 21st Century nightclub with the public bar on the ground floor.
I used to be a bouncer there part time while I was at Uni...

Random reminiscing from your post Great Turkman...

Dad designed the steel work for the rotating dance floor at 21st Century.

A bouncer on the door of the 21st / Pier Hotel, about 10 years before you, was Les Davis.
Les, a former navy man, had been captain-coach and fullback of the combined service's team.
Les was also my coach at YCW and my PE teacher.
He demonstrated a hip and shoulder on me one night and put my front teeth through my lip.
No apology, but I unexpectedly won the Best Clubman that year

The Sundowner Hotel near the Pines hosted some epic gigs like Painters and Dockers.
Rough mosh pit, rough carpark.
From memory, an early eighties U16 Pines v Crib Point game made front page of The Sun because of the brawl
that involved players and spectators.

 

[ottoman]

Random reminiscing from your post Great Turkman...

Dad designed the steel work for the rotating dance floor at 21st Century.

A bouncer on the door of the 21st / Pier Hotel, about 10 years before you, was Les Davis.
Les, a former navy man, had been captain-coach and fullback of the combined service's team.
Les was also my coach at YCW and my PE teacher.
He demonstrated a hip and shoulder on me one night and put my front teeth through my lip.
No apology, but I unexpectedly won the Best Clubman that year

The Sundowner Hotel near the Pines hosted some epic gigs like Painters and Dockers.
Rough mosh pit, rough carpark.
From memory, an early eighties U16 Pines v Crib Point game made front page of The Sun because of the brawl
that involved players and spectators.

I played in the Mornington Peninsula League and I don't recall The Pines being a part of our league.
Checked on the net and indeed they were.
Must be getting old

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Those three pubs. Ahh the memories.
One was the 21st Century nightclub with the public bar on the ground floor.
I used to be a bouncer there part time while I was at Uni.
Interesting times. You sure did earn your money. Some serious nut case locals, especially those from The Pines.

What decade are we talking of here Ottoman? It was certainly a recipe for disaster having 3 pubs in such close proximity, particularly the riot night when the police did the under age drinker check. A bouncer at any of the pubs would have earned his money.

 

[Obese Arachnid]

Was there a pub/night club in Franga called Stones around this era people are discussing?

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Was there a pub/night club in Franga called Stones around this era people are discussing?

I am not quite sure of the era the others are discussing, OA! I can't recall a Stones but that might be because we only frequented one pub (The Pier?) which had a view of the sea from the upstairs bar.

 

[ottoman]

What decade are we talking of here Ottoman? It was certainly a recipe for disaster having 3 pubs in such close proximity, particularly the riot night when the police did the under age drinker check. A bouncer at any of the pubs would have earned his money.

Early 90's.
And Obese Arachnid Stones nightclub sounds familiar. But it was a while ago. I had a quick look on the net but couldn't find anything. WalterBlaknWhte does Stones nightclub in Frankston ring a bell with you.

 

[WalterBlaknWhte]

Early 90's.
And Obese Arachnid Stones nightclub sounds familiar. But it was a while ago. I had a quick look on the net but couldn't find anything. WalterBlaknWhte does Stones nightclub in Frankston ring a bell with you.

Frankston night life and other trivia from the dark recesses of my decaying brain...

Obese Arachnid is correct ‘Stones’ was a Frankston nightclub.

Three corners of Davey Street and Nepean Hwy had ‘Leggies’, ‘21st Century’ and ‘The Vines’. 3am Friday and Saturday would disgorge hair-gelled bogans in acid-washed jeans and pastel shirts. Grimmo, Macca, Robbo, Shaneo, Axe, and Hey Dickhead were popular names.

The fourth corner had a range of businesses over time including a Mexican and a Strip Club.

Heading east along Davey Street on the right hand side you passed Bay City Disco (strictly for underagers) where Pines Boys and the South Frankston aristocracy danced to disco and The Buggles.

Across the road was Frankston Primary, my alma mater, which had 2 significant fires while I was a student (grade 6 kid lit the second).

I understand the best entertainment was at the MtEliza Singles’ Club. It was a swingers club that a 17 year-old schoolmate called the CazMan (looked like a young James Spader) was very popular with the local Mums.

 

[BringouttheGimp]

Frankston night life and other trivia from the dark recesses of my decaying brain...

Obese Arachnid is correct ‘Stones’ was a Frankston nightclub.

Three corners of Davey Street and Nepean Hwy had ‘Leggies’, ‘21st Century’ and ‘The Vines’. 3am Friday and Saturday would disgorge hair-gelled bogans in acid-washed jeans and pastel shirts. Grimmo, Macca, Robbo, Shaneo, Axe, and Hey Dickhead were popular names.

The fourth corner had a range of businesses over time including a Mexican and a Strip Club.

Heading east along Davey Street on the right hand side you passed Bay City Disco (strictly for underagers) where Pines Boys and the South Frankston aristocracy danced to disco and The Buggles.

Across the road was Frankston Primary, my alma mater, which had 2 significant fires while I was a student (grade 6 kid lit the second).

I understand the best entertainment was at the MtEliza Singles’ Club. It was a swingers club that a 17 year-old schoolmate called the CazMan (looked like a young James Spader) was very popular with the local Mums.

I drive past Frankston en route to my holiday homes when I wanna take the scenic route and shit like that.. now what the **** are they doing on the ****ing foreshore there these days.. ****ing sand castle comps and ****ing shit like that.. and everyone acting all civilized.. drive past there and up that ****ing hill with this lil cheeky smile on my face thinking.. you ****s missed out big time mate.. the f glory days man.. getting all emotional and shit just thinking about it and that re.. might reminisce this morning with a few shots of poliakov.. **** it man.. you only live once..

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Frankston night life and other trivia from the dark recesses of my decaying brain...

Obese Arachnid is correct ‘Stones’ was a Frankston nightclub.

Three corners of Davey Street and Nepean Hwy had ‘Leggies’, ‘21st Century’ and ‘The Vines’. 3am Friday and Saturday would disgorge hair-gelled bogans in acid-washed jeans and pastel shirts. Grimmo, Macca, Robbo, Shaneo, Axe, and Hey Dickhead were popular names.

The fourth corner had a range of businesses over time including a Mexican and a Strip Club.

Heading east along Davey Street on the right hand side you passed Bay City Disco (strictly for underagers) where Pines Boys and the South Frankston aristocracy danced to disco and The Buggles.

Across the road was Frankston Primary, my alma mater, which had 2 significant fires while I was a student (grade 6 kid lit the second).

I understand the best entertainment was at the MtEliza Singles’ Club. It was a swingers club that a 17 year-old schoolmate called the CazMan (looked like a young James Spader) was very popular with the local Mums.

Our weekly 70s drinking hole was The Vines not the Pier. Thanks.

 

[BringouttheGimp]

I miss ****ing LA.. did some djing gigs there recently man.. this one ****ing night.. engaged in a bit of crowd surfing and shit like that.. getting right in there man.. getting pinched and prodded and punch and shit.. man.. took me a good 3 days to recover from it.. but **** man.. what a ****ing night man..

 

[Markfs]

dont worry boys... pubs will open again one day... dont fret

 

[ThePhantom777]

Re-watching the 2010 prelim v Cats. I love the 2010 team. Cloke clunking big marks. Pendles and Swan just dominating. Didak so classy.

 

[JB007]

Hey TheGreatGrundy I am at the dentist finally after they cancelled my appointment how many weeks ago.

Did you end up getting yours done back then?

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Hey TheGreatGrundy I am at the dentist finally after they cancelled my appointment how many weeks ago.

Did you end up getting yours done back then?

The dentist stuck some bonding material on my tooth that needs capping, said that high speed equipment can't be used and told me to come back in August.

 

[JB007]

The dentist stuck some bonding material on my tooth that needs capping, said that high speed equipment can't be used and told me to come back in August.

Gotcha......they’re back up an running if you need to go.

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Gotcha......they’re back up an running if you need to go.

Can't see anything on the net. What are you having done?

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

I'm pretty sure you've read this but here it is:

"The Health Minister has issued a Determination under the Biosecurity Act to protect people’s privacy and restrict access to information from the app. State and territory health authorities can access the information for contact tracing only. The only other access will be by the COVIDSafe Administrator to ensure the proper functioning, integrity and security of COVIDSafe, including to delete your registration information at your request. It will be a criminal offence to use any app data in any other way. The COVIDSafe app cannot be used to enforce quarantine or isolation restrictions, or any other laws. "

And here's the link to the COVIDSafe Application Privacy Impact Assessment:

COVIDSafe application Privacy Impact Assessment

This document contains the Privacy Impact Assessment for the COVIDSafe application.

www.health.gov.au

I haven't seen it actually, jathanas. Sometimes I just go on gut feeling!

Meanwhile JB007 tells me dentists are up and running again whereas according to the government release a month ago they are meant to be taking emergencies only for 3 months. I'd been told to come back in August. I can't find any recent information online re lifting of restrictions. Anyone heard of a changed policy? (I could call, but am actually reasonable comfortable with the glorified chewing gum temporarily used to build up my tooth, and reluctant to pay out the $2000 for a crown while the bonding still holds. Besides, I don't like the receptionist and prefer to call when I know I am on a sure thing.)

Maybe I have a nanny dentist!

 

[TKiL]

I haven't seen it actually, jathanas. Sometimes I just go on gut feeling!
Meanwhile JB007 tells me dentists are up and running again whereas according to the government release a month ago they are meant to be taking emergencies only for 3 months. I'd been told to come back in August. I can't find any recent information online re lifting of restrictions. Anyone heard of a changed policy? (I could call, but am actually reasonable comfortable with the glorified chewing gum temporarily used to build up my tooth, and reluctant to pay out the $2000 for a crown while the bonding still holds. Besides, I don't like the receptionist and prefer to call when I know I am on a sure thing.)
Maybe I have a nanny dentist!

Broke a filling on the weekend - seems like the affected tooth now has a hole the size of an open cut mine.
Rang my dentist this morning - broken filling qualifies as emergency - have appt for 9.00 am Tues - dentist is fine in every respect except is Eagles supporter

PS - dentist in same direction as fishmonger - might combine trip to dentist with trip to fishmonger to confirm if "blue eye" is cod or trevally

 

[JB007]

Can't see anything on the net. What are you having done?

New filling as I lost it and some part of my tooth

By the way they can only do certain things.......not fully back as yet.

Have to come back for a clean up which still isn’t permitted

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Broke a filling on the weekend - seems like the affected tooth now has a hole the size of an open cut mine.
Rang my dentist this morning - broken filling qualifies as emergency - have appt for 9.00 am Tues - dentist is fine in every respect except is Eagles supporter

PS - dentist in same direction as fishmonger - might combine trip to dentist with trip to fishmonger to confirm if "blue eye" is cod or trevally

I broke a tooth with filling which was classified as an emergency but it could only be temporarily repaired without using drills. You might find a piece of chewing gum is stuck in the hole then hardened with lasers. Make sure they use a sugar free variety

EDIT: JB007 had his repaired so sounds like my dentist is a bit pc with his interpretation of the restrictions.

 

[TKiL]

I broke a tooth with filling which was classified as an emergency but it could only be temporarily repaired without using drills. You might find a piece of chewing gum is stuck in the hole then hardened with lasers. Make sure they use a sugar free variety
EDIT: JB007 had his repaired so sounds like my dentist is a bit pc with his interpretation of the restrictions.

Yonks ago I broke a filling when on holiday on NSW Sth Coast - went to local dentist - he did a quick drill clean up, no injection needed, then filled tooth with a white filling and sealed with a blue (as I recall) laser - he commented that "Melb dentists were behind the times still using amalgam". His repair lasted 30 years - not too bad. Be happy with same treatment tomorrrow

 

[WalterBlaknWhte]

..."Melb dentists were behind the times still using amalgam". His repair lasted 30 years - not too bad. Be happy with same treatment tomorrrow

20 years ago, a Sydney dentist used laser-cut ceramic filler to replace the rubbish amalgam fillings I had done in Frankston.

No needles were necessary by this pudgy-fingered dontic-maestro.

At the end of the $600 treatment he told me he was headed to his Mollymook beach house for a long weekend.

I told him I was glad to have helped.

 

[TKiL]

20 years ago, a Sydney dentist used laser-cut ceramic filler to replace the rubbish amalgam fillings I had done in Frankston.
No needles were necessary by this pudgy-fingered dontic-maestro.
At the end of the $600 treatment he told me he was headed to his Mollymook beach house for a long weekend.
I told him I was glad to have helped.

changed dentists quite a few years ago when I figured I didn't need to fund her flash red Merc sports in return for average dental treatment

I wanted this...



from a dentist who had this...

 

[Markfs]

I'm have a problem with the Judds. I was always impressed with how Chris navigated his ways out of the beagles post premiership. I thought he had a head on his shoulders. His wife has always been nothing more than a fashionista. She did the red dress thing in her skinny little way and the perth people were besotted. Years down the track, she seems to have skyrocketted into a reality free zone. It makes me question whether my initial assessment of her husband was completely off target. People in Melbourne have probably seen a lot more of these two than I have, living in Perth and not watching TV, but I have a strong desire to see the Judds vacate public life. I see the wife is deemed an influencer. I wonder how the vacuous influence the vacuous.