From: s892057@minyos.xx.rmit.oz.au (Neale Wolfson)
Newsgroups: alt.callahans
Subject: A springs afternoon.
Summary: A breif description of spring in Melbourne.
Keywords: Spring, Melbourne.
Date: 15 Oct 92 00:56:22 GMT
Organization: RMIT Computer Centre
NNTP-Posting-Host: minyos.xx.rmit.oz.au


   Ok then,  well DM has posted a description of Spring in Sydney for you all.
As today seems to be the best day we've had in ages,  and I'm feeling in a
good mood today,  I though I'd try something similar,  except this is in
Melbourne.  (For those of you who don't know Australia,  Melbournes the 
important city in the South-East corner of Australia  :)   )

  (The Wolf turns to a keyboard types a few commands in and then preys to
the gods of VAX and Unix to allow this to work.)

  You seem to be floating down through a cloud,  heavy rain starts pooring
down from above and you can just see through the rain the outline of a city.

  You approach this city from the south,  across the bay and start to slow
down as you reach the beaches.  Even on a day as poor as this you notice the
sailing boats and windsurfers on the bay,  and the traffic travelling in all
directions through the city.  

  You move Slightly east and approach an area full of parks and stadiums.
A large sign makes the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) obvious and its just
as obvious that something is happening inside,  as the crowds seem to pack
the stands and more are waiting outside.  A siren sounds and as we zoom
over the rim of the ground a ball is seen flying through the air,  and
as it approaches the ground the players spectaculairly rise up to meet it
with one player beeing succesful in holding it and bringing it to ground.

   Suddenly your on the move again,  travelling north over the scenic gardens
and past the edge of the CBD.  North further still following a creek, 
recently cleaned up and looking at it's best,  the rain which has been 
accompianing you has disappeared,  to be replaced be clear skies and you slow
as you reach a racetrack and some form of showground.  A quick jump and your
at the stadium watching over the Grand Parade watching the animals walk past,
and later on the other entertainment,  stunt cars and wire walkers, horse
and car racing.  A short hop and we're entering a crowded hall.  Tired and
harassed Adults being pulled by hyperactive kids,  from one showbag stall
to another.  Money changing hands quicker than you believe possible.  Another
trip to the Animal nursery.  The little children being held in awe by the 
little animals,  the one thing that seems to make then quiet.  A voice is
heard mentioning that this is the greatest show in Australia,  and that
the Royal Melbourne Show truely must be.

   All of a sudden a fog comes over,  and this barn is empty,  but the crowds
can be heard.  You fly up to another cloudless day,  and this time it is 
obvious that the crowds are on the ajoining racetrack.  This can't be any
racemeet though.  The crowds rival those you have just seen,  and it's 
obvious that the're there for one thing.  The Melbourne cup.  You notice
that the horses are at the barriers and just as they're getting ready to go,
you zoom out and head back where you cam from,  rushing away to the south 
at an every increasing rate until Melbourne is just a speck on the horizon. 

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   I here ask for any or all criticisms be mailed to me.  I am neither 
a prolific or very good writer and hope this effort is good enough for
most of you.  Please reply with constructive critism only.

   If anybody want's the result to the Melbourne Cup wait a few weeks
and I might (But I doubt it) post something.

      The Wolf.
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