Sat 2025-07-26 (Richmond - Collingwood)

Walked 9,000 steps with N along the eastern freeway reserve near Doncaster, Middleborough rd to Elgar rd

Rested in the afternoon. Ordered groceries & beers. Walked up to the Nunawading train station

LEADBEATER (RICHMOND)
Vanishing Point started early ~9:15pm-10pm
• Silvio had a leg injury, so he was seated
• Chris said he felt sick but was very smiley
• The young blonde guitarist was new to the band
• Young drummer & bass player i didn't recognise
$30 entry (door charge, eftpos)
$15 beer (a pint, mountain goat)

Uber ride ~10 min

THE GEM (COLLINGWOOD) 10:15pm-~1:30am
Charlie Lane started a little late
$20 entry (door charge, less for cash) 
$50 (pots, 6 x $8.58, mill "darklord" black ipa)

THE MILL aka. BENDIGO HOTEL (COLLINGWOOD)
"Eclipse" heavy metal DJ's: saw Julz, missed Saul
$26 (schooners, mill haze & "fresh hop" haze)

I talked my way into Bendigo without having to pay the cover charge for the metal dj because it was 1:30am (even tho they were open until 3am)

Total steps: 17,000


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