Lucky b'stard! Many moons ago (before the turn of the millenium) I lived at Paddington: Bowler Street. Sadly this was during the Broncs time away at ANZ, but I made a couple of Origins, Queensland Cup finals and Tests.
Loved the convenience. Most money I blew (excluding the bar!) was when the old man and myself got top notch tickets for the Aus v GB Tri-nations game in '99. They don't sound that expensive now, I suppose, but it was like $50 each. When we got to the ground, we discover that it is mostly empty. Worst Test crowd I've ever been in.
Also, while reminiscing, remember a "busy" day spent at the Paddo Tavern before making my way with a flatmate down to the Burleigh v Redcliffe final. Can't remember anything of the game, but distinctly recall collecting a mock Gold Coast Bulletin front page that was being distributed at the end with "Bears Win" or some such.
Loved the old Lang Park to death. Too bad I don't live as close to the new one these days.
