By
Melanie Skinner
Word Count: 600
I have well and truly caught the Olympic fever that has spread throughout Australia and the world. In keeping with this Olympic Edition of Novo, I have a few fun Sydney/Olympic things to do this month.
Make sure you keep writing your fun things to do on budget and sent them to:
Remember, the categories are:
1) I'm totally broke but need a hit of fun… $0
2) I have a few dollars to spare if it's worth it… under $5
3) I've just been paid and want to blow it… under $10
4) I've been saving my pennies to have some serious fun… under $20
AUSSIE! AUSSIE! AUSSIE!
OI! OI!
OI!
Free Fun - the best kind
1. Chill Out
Sit back and enjoy watching the Olympic highlights from the comfort of your lounge room. You can experience the best sports with close-up camera angles and the best seat in the house!
$$$: FREE
Where: Your Lounge Room
Weather: Makes no difference
For more info: Check your TV guide for the
endless Olympic highlights which will no doubt be screening.
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2. Mimic Your Olympic Hero See how fast you can run the 100m, and find out how you compare to Maurice Greene. How about Thorpie's world record for the 400m freestyle? Test your skill in the sport of your Olympic hero and see just how fast, high and strong they really are. $$$: FREE
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3. Tell 'Em What you Think!
Send a hero letter, email or fax to your favourite Olympian or Paralympian, and tell them why you are so proud of their achievements
$$$: FREE
For more info: See www.telstra.com
or do a search on the web for your favourite sportsperson's web site.
4. Mini Olympics
Get a bunch of friends together and play European Handball, football or any other Olympic sport in the park. Keep score and find out who wins the most medals!
$$$: FREE
Where: Local Park
Weather: Good Sunny Day
Under $5 Fun…
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Memorabilia to Last a Lifetime! Collect photos, newspaper clippings, postcards and articles on the Olympics
and display it in a small folio. It will be a great memory and you can show it
off to your friends, children and even grandchildren in years to com.
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Under $10 Fun...
Proud to Wear Olly, Millie and Syd
Go on a shopping spree to buy discounted Olympic merchandise.
$$$: A hell of a lot cheaper than it was a week ago!
Where: Your shopping centre
Under $20 Fun…
Some wine tour operators are offering Olympic ticket holders half-price fares. Ring wine operators in your area and see if you can still snap up this bargain.
$$$: $30 - $100
Where: There are good wine regions scattered
throughout Australia.
Weather: It's more enjoyable in the sun,
but any day is fine.
For more info: Contact your local tourist
bureau for more information.
2. Join Them
Disappointed about missing the Olympics? Got Olympics withdrawal? Go and watch a Paralympic event to experience the atmosphere of over 100 countries having a great time
$$$: $8 - $170 depending on days and
seats
For more info: Check www.olympics.com
for all ticketing information.
