Author Topic: Getbigger at Surfers Paradise. (Read 6567 times)

Vince B · « **on:** January 21, 2014, 01:34:29 AM »

At Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast in Queensland they have some equipment along the beach that people use for exercise. This bloke stopped in front of me and began chinning. Looked like he goes to a gym and was just pumping up to impress everyone. Naturally, I documented the occasion.

Vince B · « **Reply #1 on:** January 21, 2014, 01:44:58 AM »

No, he was in good condition with abs and not huge like a bodybuilder.

Vince B · « **Reply #2 on:** January 21, 2014, 02:20:19 AM »

I emigrated from Canada in early January 2001. It was snowing in Vancouver and I vowed never to see that cold stuff again. I spent some time in Fiji along the way. Australia is like living in Florida or Mexico. Climate is great most of the year.

Surfers Paradise is just another tourist destination in Australia. I like it up in Queensland. The Gold Coast is quite modern and there is plenty of room for everyone. The whole east coast is amazing re beaches and scenery.

Vince B · « **Reply #3 on:** January 21, 2014, 02:51:37 AM »

There is a lot of room on the beach at Surfers Paradise. When you see a crowded beach it is partly because the lifeguards supervise very small areas and put red and yellow flags to mark the outsides. If you swim outside the flags they can warn you to move back inside the area. It can get hectic in crowded areas because they allow kids with floating devices to go out and they can come in and hit you if you are not careful. Not sure why they allow boogie boards where people bodysurf or just wait and dip under waves.

Vince B · « **Reply #4 on:** January 21, 2014, 02:58:14 AM »

In Sydney they no longer allow high rise buildings that cast a shadow on beaches. That was way back in 1973. In Surfers they have no such rule and even allowed The Soul building right next to the beach and it is over 70 floors high.

It is okay for those who want to stay out of the sun on these beaches. You can be sure to get sunburned if you don't stay under an umbrella or in a sun tent.

Vince B · « **Reply #5 on:** January 21, 2014, 03:12:07 AM »

Have a look down the beach. Lots and lots of room. The beach extends for many miles. In the distance there are more beaches. At Surfers there are a lot of tourists in hotels, etc. In other places there are not that many people on the beach.

You can see how high some of the buildings are.

travisma · « **Reply #6 on:** January 21, 2014, 03:19:43 AM »

Yeah but it is also a shit hole….

You forgot to mention the Six guys whom had a fight today at the gym at Broadbeach with Machetes and axes….. Severing a guys hand.

Oh and the out of control Bikies…… Mongols everywhere…..

Vince B · « **Reply #7 on:** January 21, 2014, 03:55:54 AM »

I haven't seen any trouble in the many visits to the Gold Coast.

Here is the incident you mentioned. Not at a gym but a road rage confrontation, perhaps.

There are two reports on the news that I have seen.

http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/crime-court/a-mans-hand-has-been-partially-severed-in-a-violent-brawl-at-broadbeach-waters/story-fnje8bkv-1226806981937

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/2014/01/21/18/39/man-s-hand-partially-severed-in-brawl

Vince B · « **Reply #8 on:** January 21, 2014, 03:56:59 AM »

Time for another photo.

Uncle Junior · « **Reply #9 on:** January 21, 2014, 04:06:04 AM »

This just stunning Vince, dream come true.

I have been meaning a move away from London now for the longest time, I simply can't stand the weather and snotty nature of people here anymore.

I had looked at Sydney as a possible location to move to.

If it wasn't for my business being based here I would have made a move a long time ago.

Inspirational stuff keep it coming.

Regards

ChopperRider · « **Reply #10 on:** January 21, 2014, 04:39:22 AM »

Quote from: Vince Basile on January 21, 2014, 01:34:29 AM

At Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast in Queensland they have some equipment along the beach that people use for exercise. This bloke stopped in front of me and began chinning. Looked like he goes to a gym and was just pumping up to impress everyone. Naturally, I documented the occasion.

Do you have any idea how creepy you are?

Red Hook · « **Reply #11 on:** January 21, 2014, 05:19:23 AM »

Vince, what is the economy like? also can you delve further into the cost of living? From a comfort standpoint what would you one would have to make to live comfortably with the most basic of things.

what it make a great retirement location or is it too expensive. In the US you cannot retire here, it is just too expensive.

Do you see many cyclists or is it just too hot out. I think that I recall seeing some issues with the heat at the Australian open

CalvinH · « **Reply #12 on:** January 21, 2014, 05:39:29 AM »

Quote from: Vince Basile on January 21, 2014, 01:34:29 AM

At Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast in Queensland they have some equipment along the beach that people use for exercise. This bloke stopped in front of me and began chinning. Looked like he goes to a gym and was just pumping up to impress everyone. Naturally, I documented the occasion.

That's not 240 taking Grape's bet.

Teutonic Knight · « **Reply #13 on:** January 21, 2014, 02:04:17 PM »

Quote from: Vince Basile on January 21, 2014, 02:20:19 AM

I emigrated from Canada in early January 2001. It was snowing in Vancouver and I vowed never to see that cold stuff again. I spent some time in Fiji along the way. Australia is like living in Florida or Mexico. Climate is great most of the year.

Surfers Paradise is just another tourist destination in Australia. I like it up in Queensland. The Gold Coast is quite modern and there is plenty of room for everyone. The whole east coast is amazing re beaches and scenery.

So, U emigrated from Canada to Botany Bay in 2001

old-school-lifter · « **Reply #14 on:** January 21, 2014, 02:20:17 PM »

Quote from: Vince Basile on January 21, 2014, 01:34:29 AM

At Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast in Queensland they have some equipment along the beach that people use for exercise. This bloke stopped in front of me and began chinning. Looked like he goes to a gym and was just pumping up to impress everyone. Naturally, I documented the occasion.

this is an old guy on steroids
ala musclecentre
you can bet your life he would claim he's natural

Skeletor · « **Reply #15 on:** January 21, 2014, 02:26:49 PM »

The place in the first pic looks like a kids' playground.
You happened to be there and suddenly a half naked man in shorts stands in front of you and starts chinning.
You take out your camera and naturally you document the occasion...

What you.

Hulkotron · « **Reply #16 on:** January 21, 2014, 02:48:16 PM »

Vince walking around with his camera at the beach taking photos of people

oliolioli · « **Reply #17 on:** January 21, 2014, 06:51:51 PM »

Vince why did you buy two 5D mk ii's? So you didn't have to switch lenses? Do you have the mark iii?

240 is Back · « **Reply #18 on:** January 21, 2014, 06:53:00 PM »

Quote from: CalvinH on January 21, 2014, 05:39:29 AM

That's not 240 taking Grape's bet.

Teutonic Knight · « **Reply #19 on:** January 21, 2014, 08:44:37 PM »

Quote from: Hulkotron on January 21, 2014, 02:48:16 PM

Vince walking around with his camera at the beach taking photos of people

But from behind

gib · « **Reply #20 on:** January 21, 2014, 10:52:15 PM »

Surfer's Paradise, and the Gold Coast in Australia in general, are one of the best places in the world.

Awesome weather, great food, cafes etc, beautiful beaches, rocking nightlife, hot chicks, friendly people, amazing surf, fun theme parks, beautful tropical rain forrests. I would highly recommend it to anyone to live, and also I think its probably one of the best places to invest in property right now as it will boom as the economy recovers and as Asians start investing there and the rest of the world discovers it and moves there! The have so many plans like building a bigger and better casino, cruise ship terminal, convention hosting etc. Commonwealth Games coming in 2018 so lots of infrastructure expansion going on and Osys live their sport. I plan to move there in the future.

Here's the official Gold Coast Tourism website http://www.visitgoldcoast.com/

galain · « **Reply #21 on:** January 21, 2014, 11:07:58 PM »

Quote from: Vince Basile on January 21, 2014, 02:20:19 AM

Surfers Paradise is just another tourist destination in Australia. I like it up in Queensland. The Gold Coast is quite modern and there is plenty of room for everyone.

When my wife first came to visit me in Oz I was living in Brisbane and wanted to show her the Gold Coast hinterland - probably my favourite place on earth. We visited Surfers a few days later.

Her first remark, coming from a mediaeval German town was "What is this place? Legoland?"

travisma has a point. My friends there tell me the bikies control everything now and crime is quite bad.

Vince B · « **Reply #22 on:** January 21, 2014, 11:59:29 PM »

What You?

Teutonic Knight · « **Reply #23 on:** January 22, 2014, 12:02:42 AM »

Quote from: galain on January 21, 2014, 11:07:58 PM

When my wife first came to visit me in Oz I was living in Brisbane and wanted to show her the Gold Coast hinterland - probably my favourite place on earth. We visited Surfers a few days later.

Her first remark, coming from a mediaeval German town was "What is this place? Legoland?"

travisma has a point. My friends there tell me the bikies control everything now and crime is quite bad.

Yeah, mighty VAGOS MC (ex MC Finks) rule Queensland (aka Mad Max land), Hitler would shit himself too ,total collapse of law & order,
more rape than in Bombay,more crime than in South Africa,more drugs than in Columbia,steroids everywhere on every corner,no time to bury all dead, streets like Hiroshima & Berlin '45,....hordes of football hulligans,etc,.etc,.........
Just like combination of the Terminator,Escape from New York & Mad Max 1000X , should I continue

Vince B · « **Reply #24 on:** January 22, 2014, 12:14:01 AM »

This is where most of the night clubs are on Surfers. One street back from the beach.

Author Topic: Getbigger at Surfers Paradise. (Read 6567 times)

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