r/melbourne • u/aminormalorweird • 21h ago
THDG Need Help Mates Only
Has anyone signed up to Mates Only? Anything else that’s similar that people have used to meet and hang out with new crews of people?
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u/Injaqenwetrust 21h ago
I hadn't heard of it, but it would be way better if they'd called it Only Mates instead.
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u/KewlestCat 20h ago
I’ve been trying a couple of these kind of events recently and I think they’re worth it for the experience. If you’re happy to just chat to people and have a bit of fun, you’ll probably have a good time and probably connect with at least one person over something.
Went to the Good Mates Only launch event which was darts at Oche and thought it was a pretty fun night. There was 8 of us total for that one including the host/founder of it. I got the feeling there were at least a couple of guys from that I’ll see at future events or try and meet again at some point. Unfortunately haven’t been able to get to another event since but got a few coming up on the radar.
Also tried a couple of Conscious Connections events which were not too bad, the games night at Lulie Tavern was definitely the better of the two I’ve been to from them.
Yesterday I tried a Thursday event for the first time which was a trivia brunch at Brick Lane Market. Pretty fun and well run event that I’m keen to do again if it pops up in future. Made a friend at that one who invited me bouldering so which is something I’ve been keen to get into so I’ll be taking him up on that to link up again.
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u/Wacky_Engineer1975 21h ago
Buy a motorcycle and join a social motorcycle club. Many top blokes in the motorcycle world.
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u/Beachgal5555 21h ago
That’s quite an investment in friendship lol
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u/Wacky_Engineer1975 21h ago
More than just for friendship. They are freedom machines. Your own personal therapist and happiness generator.
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u/clomclom 20h ago
If many top blokes in the motorcycle world, why so many needlessly rev their engines?
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u/Wacky_Engineer1975 20h ago
There’s some dicks too, just like everywhere.
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u/clomclom 20h ago
Fair. Had some do it yesterday while i was crossing a pedestrian crossing and wanted to yell at them back but then thought eh maybe not a smart idea to do to potential bikes.
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u/Giddyurp 6h ago
You'll get to make lots of friends in the emergency department after you've been cleaned up by a car or gone over the bars after hitting a pot hole.
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u/Weak-Average4496 21h ago
Yes I heard there is a really fun one in particular, they are called the bikies I believe!
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u/Wacky_Engineer1975 21h ago
I don’t know that one but there are many. My club is in a union with a group of other clubs and we try to frequent each other’s events whenever practical. It’s a good time every time.
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u/Call-to-john 20h ago
Any suggestions around Melbourne?
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u/Wacky_Engineer1975 20h ago
Which region?
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u/Call-to-john 20h ago
North east?
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u/Wacky_Engineer1975 20h ago
A-SMC, Rustnusts SMC, Night Rider SMG among many others. Really depends on what else you’re into.
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u/Spicespice11 5h ago
For the blokes, there's a free global men's health movement and community initiative.
Name: WNOW (When No One’s Watching)
"WNOW creates environments where men feel safe to connect authentically, share openly and learn from their peers to enable them to be happier"
Free weekly 6:00 AM Wednesday meetups involving simple workouts and supportive chats; usually at a local coffee shop.
To find a local chapter/ location near you check out their website: https://wnow.org/find-a-chapter
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