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Fitzroy Diaries is back, and this time, the streets are bare, everyone’s stuck at home. There are numbers that come in daily, and they seem to colour everything. But there are new neighbours to get to know, old friends to stumble on, and a pile of cardboard boxes threatening to topple over at any moment.
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What would Fitzroy be without the occasional street party? Life’s good, and it might not stay this way forever, and who knows what’s coming, but a day with fruit punch, a speech and some dancing makes everything seem okay.
A walk with an old friend, a romance confirmed, and the making of a citrus cake. Honestly, does life get any better than this? Even with all the flour on the floor? And on the bench? And everywhere?
Fitzroy’s mood seems to be lifting, as a little bit of hope seems to fill the air. Phone numbers are swapped, and the idea of a party starts to take shape. Could life be returning to normal? Could it really be possible?
1A glorious run, alone in the world, turns into a neighbourhood rescue, in which walls are climbed, ambulances are called, and useless ladders are held. Amidst the drama, a romance is unfolding before our very eyes. We think so, anyway.
There are teddy bears in windows, and numbers in our ears, and maths is all around us. And that’s just on the morning walk. The only sure thing is that Mum needs a coffee. Mum really needs a coffee.
Does time even exist? Did last week actually happen? Is it midday already? And what about that time, all those years ago, when you had your best friend close by? And how does it all change when here she is, in front of you, after all these years?
Can the number of cardboard boxes in a house destroy a family? It feels like it, despite the fact that they seemed to offer the hope of hours of fun craft-based activities. Now they’re just tripping hazards.
It’s raining in Fitzroy. Everyone’s inside, where it feels like they’ve been stuck forever. How can you have nothing to do and nowhere to be and still be late for the one appointment you’ve had in weeks?
The Italian Cultural Centre in Carlton is full of people today, and Alistair — who nobody likes but nobody knows — brought potato salad. Sometimes the important thing is to show up.
Damo has big news. In smaller news, Alistair, who nobody likes but nobody knows, has a sister, who unexpectedly accepts an invitation on his behalf.
It’s Rhyme Time in the Carlton Library today and everyone’s talking about the news … except for Frankie from 100, who eats strawberries in the park, because of course she does.
Fitzroy seems different today, but the roadworks stop for nobody, and neither do the conversations.
There are lots of cars in the street today. One is a white van. The other two are ambulances.
In which we meet Ruth Bader Ginsburg and walk to the post office.
It’s one of those days where the fun slips out of everything, until the woman they call ‘bird lady’ finally emerges from the abandoned house down the street.
The guy from the new apartment with the sharp yellow door is no match for Gayle’s enormous recycling bin and Nicholson Street is no match for the jackhammers. Everybody’s into it.
At the street party, everybody’s there. Everyone, that is, except for Luminous Ute Guy. Zahra and the kids paint a chalk world under the chairs and don’t worry because there’s leftover pav for everyone.
The old Nonna’s house goes up for auction. Alan, 83, who used to play with her as a kid, seems bereft. Greg and the couple from up the road — is it Alec and Marcus? — conspire to make things better. And Luminous Ute Guy shows his true colours.
Everything is the worst and it’s cold and wet and what is with Luminous Ute Guy? Memories accompany bin night rituals and the identity of the nocturnal urinator becomes apparent.
The streets are hot and Gayle is annoyed about the person or persons who are peeing on her fence. She knows who it is though, don’t you worry about that.
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I don't think you understand how much FD means to your fans, how you immersed us in your world, how much we invested as your listeners, bc right now I need to know is Gayle OK?, Greg?, Darren?, Spike?, your kids & Max? during the Covid lock downs your stories gave me so much happiness in a world full of loud, & it seemed, too many American/international voices, your voice was real & true for Australian's in the cities just living our lives & doing our best 🫂 🫂🫂
joy & love you've put into the world I don't know what to say other than 'I love you more than chips' which is what my grandnephew said to me when he found out that chips are made from potatoes & his #grandaunt is a #prochef #badasscook 🫂 & all the beautiful people who made 'Fitzroy Diaries' & if anyone is interested to eat good food on a tight budget I'm on Instagram #nurishtable or Nurish 🫂🫂 💐💐season 3 & hopefully season 5
🥲 miss you so much 🫂
I really miss Fitzroy Diaries, will there be more?, so much want to hear more about you, Gayle, Darren & all of you, are you still having the late night glass of wine when you put our the bins?, how are the young lovers?, your old friend who's a new friend?, the new neighbours?, has Luminous Ute Guy had his comeuppance?, c'mon Lauren your fans are longing to know 🙂❤️🫂
❤️ can there be more Fitzroy Diaries ... PLEASE
more please, 🫂
you have no idea how many times I reload Fitzroy Diaries or the comfort I find walking the streets I used to love with you 🫂
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❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Fitzroy Diaries
sweet, joyous Fitzroy Diaries! 🥂🧋☕️ if you're looking for a delightful, feel good podcast this is it ❤️
❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 💫 your back & I'm so, so happy
stll longing for season 3 ..... please don't abandon your fans 🙂👍💫
I love the Fitzroy Diaries so much, please let's have a season 3 😍👍🌠
Oh you made me cry with episode. such a beautiful moment you captured so well. Thank you
so happy 'Fitzroy Diaries' is back for s second season 😍👍😎
I love love love this podcast ❤️
This is brilliant, I love it. It reminded me how wonderful the little things can be.
i LOVE this podcast. takes me away to a place i feel like ive lived my whole life. beautifully written
lovely, modern day tale of privilege.
Having lived in a Fitzroy warehouse squat in the late 1980's, and another in North Fitzroy in the early 1990s (this one 5 houses in a row, back fences torn down to create a giant communal garden)...... This combination of poetic prose and descriptive memory is an absolute joy to listen to whilst wandering the streets and places of my new beloved Brunswick. My two kids are now 21 and 22. What a joy to be reminded of those transient days gone by.