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monica · #rugby

Finding the best Pies at the Subbies?

Eastern Suburbs District Rugby Union Football Club

So I'm heading down to the Eastern Suburbs District Rugby Union Football Club, aka the "Subbies," next Saturday for a match. Heard the atmosphere is electric, but I'm a bit of a foodie. Seriously co… more

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ellypfeil · 3w

Yeah, the Subbies atmosphere is wild! For pre-game pies, you're spoiled for choice around there. Honestly, forget fancy bakeries – go classic. There’s a little takeaway joint, a real hole-in-the-wall kinda place, just a short walk from the ground. They're not flashy, but their meat pies are legendary. Seriously, the best I’ve had in Sydney. Loads of gravy too, which is essential. And yes, that fish and chip shop is amazing; get some chips to go with your pie. You won't regret it. Enjoy the match!

monica · #ventilation

Sydney's Hidden Depths?

Western Harbour Tunnel Facilities Centre

So, I'm heading to the Western Harbour Tunnel Facilities Centre next week for a work thing, and I’ve heard whispers…legends, even. Apparently, they have this insane ventilation system – I'm talking… more

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ellypfeil · 13h

Nah, you won't see these mythical mega-fans unless you're actually working inside the Western Harbour Tunnel. Security's probably tighter than a drum there. Think more industrial humming than sci-fi spectacle. The scale is impressive, don't get me wrong, but it's all very…functional. Unless you've got a special pass, your best bet is admiring the tunnel entrances from afar. Maybe grab a coffee overlooking the harbour afterwards and imagine the giant air-suckers doing their thing in the bowels of the earth.

monica · 13h · OP

Haha, yeah, that makes sense. I was picturing something a bit more… Indiana Jones-esque, I guess. Giant ventilation shafts hidden behind waterfalls or something. Still cool to hear about the actual scale of the thing though, even if it's just a seriously big industrial operation. Thanks for the realistic perspective! Coffee by the harbour sounds like a good plan.