The Punk Group: Selling Our Shit For $25 (Australia)
Day 1: Arrival
After a grueling 14 hour flight out of SF (and with the help of certain pharmaceuticals), we made it on the ground in Sydney in one piece. We collect our shit, go through customs and head outside where a guy in a suit holds a sign that reads “Welcome to Australia, The Punk Group,” just like in the movies. He introduces himself as Andrew and is our chauffeur. We get outside and he directs us to this black SUV type limo. We put our gear inside and he drives us to where we’re staying which is on top of this hill overlooking the Sydney Harbour. The house is this amazing semi-circular white modern looking place with floor to ceiling windows that give a panoramic view of the aforementioned Harbour. We can see the Opera house and the Harbour bridge every morning as we wake up. Driving in this city is fucking scary (well, being a passenger anyway) cuz they drive on the other side of the road and it always seems we’re going to go head on into oncoming traffic. I don’t think I’m going to attempt to drive while I’m here as I’m sure I would send the car to the smash shop.
The first day it rained pretty heavy, nothing like what Portland experiences. It comes down in buckets! Go figure since this is a tropical region, but bullshit nonetheless. The later portion of the day I slept and slept into the night, waking up at 6:30 am, hopping the commuter train with all the business types and headed into the city for a little exploration. Stopped into a few record stores where CDs are regularly priced between $18 (used) and $25 (new). Guess what? We’re selling our shit for $25 and people don’t even blink an eye.
Links:
Punk GroupSpace
Australia!
Image: Punk Group in Australia. Photoshop work by Brian Brown.
Rev.Vanessa
says:Cunt? Really a term of endearment?
Posted @ March 4th, 2008 at 6:52 pm (March 4th, 2008) | Flag this Comment | permalinkThat’s amazing.
paul boyce
says:how is australia?? have you met any wallaby’s?? bring back some bamboo trees or sum kanga meat !! haha ok piece outty 5000
Posted @ March 4th, 2008 at 7:40 pm (March 4th, 2008) | Flag this Comment | permalinkBrett Burgundy
says:mmm - yes. $25.
We don’t bat an eye down here. We keep our frustration in check. We wait patiently for unsuspecting Punkst Gropers to make their way to the stinky crotch of Australia; Geelong. Then we take out the value of our $25… in flesh.
See you at the National Hotel.
Posted @ March 4th, 2008 at 7:52 pm (March 4th, 2008) | Flag this Comment | permalinkBrett Burgundys
of The Burgundys.
Felise
says:Bloody oath mate.
Trains, eh? I suggest causing some havoc on them. It’s always fun.
Posted @ March 4th, 2008 at 9:43 pm (March 4th, 2008) | Flag this Comment | permalink$25 is a normal price.. right? How much is stuff worth over in the US?
Amie
says:yeah so I guess I lied. It was too tempting to not leave a comment here. I am jealous of you boys. :o)
Posted @ March 4th, 2008 at 10:26 pm (March 4th, 2008) | Flag this Comment | permalinkLacey
says:Watch out! Don’t get bit by that croc! Can’t wait to see you when you gt home! Have fun!
Posted @ March 4th, 2008 at 11:59 pm (March 4th, 2008) | Flag this Comment | permalinkKellita
says:Charge $30. You boys are worth it, and I say, Milk those Aussie’s for every penny they got!
Posted @ March 5th, 2008 at 10:57 am (March 4th, 2008) | Flag this Comment | permalinkJessi Lixx
says:Jokes on Australia. Please don’t ever say “smash shop” again. Thank you.
Posted @ March 5th, 2008 at 1:34 pm (March 4th, 2008) | Flag this Comment | permalinkRohan hypnol
says:DDDDRRRRWWWWIIIIINNNNKKKKK!!!!!!
Posted @ March 10th, 2008 at 11:56 pm (March 4th, 2008) | Flag this Comment | permalink