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Just a little update on everyone's favourite Aussie Decoder.

Matt is now in America, lounging around San Francisco probably in an opium den.

He will be in the US for the next three months and his actual itinerary is a mystery known only to the ancients. All that is known is that he will travel from San Francisco and eventually end up in New York.

Should you want to petition him to visit your state or demand details of his itinerary, you can post here and Matt may respond! Or email him at decodingthegurus@gmail.com.

Matt may give some periodic updates on his travels but don't worry the decodings will continue during this US sojourn (at least until morale improves).

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Austin Kennedy

I am also in San Francisco, and am willing and ready to save guru-meister Matt from the opium den, if summoned.

James Pulver

I am sorry about how insane the US is now.

Rasterisk

Am currently in SF’s finest opium den and see no sign of AI Aussie Kenny Rogers. What the hell?!

James Pulver

3 months, way to come when things might get really exciting (I hope not)

Max

No Chris on the American tour?

Kevin Clark

Should definitely swing through Springfield, OH. The cuisine is excellent.

Kerena

I will just note that reportedly, Elon Musk is currently "holed up" in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, directing some kind of Trump ground operation. I am also holed up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Because I live here). Matt, if you come through here for a Primanti's sandwich, let me know. We can ferret out old Elon and try to apply the gurometer directly to his temples.

Hank Sims

No demands, Matt, but if your itinerary brings you up to Humboldt County and the big redwood trees, and if you would like a primer on our weird region of America over an IPA or the equivalent, feel free to drop a line!

Floatgoat.

I’m in Beaumont Texas. I wish that on no one. But if around San Antonio or Austin would definitely make that trip!

Monica B.

Im in San Francisco! Welcome to our cool grey city, Matt, where our fine fog mostly stopped the weirdo war display this past weekend. If there is a hangout while you’re here, I’m in, or let us know if ya need a hand with anything. Enjoy!

Lillie

You can’t miss a stop in Wyoming & Yellowstone, let me know if you make it up here, I will take you up a mountain :)

Linda Sears

Who are you traveling with?

Chandra Collins

Come down to LA! We have great coffee shops! 💙🕉️☕️

Mike M

Is Matt going to fly over flyover country?

Jillian fon Swa

What are you doing here? Also come thru Ann Arbor, MI pls daddy

Nancy Hale

Safe and fun travels, Matt! Looking forward to the burger reviews.🍔 If you’re open to one from a chain, check out the iconic In-N-Out while in Cali.

Professor Matt

Hi everyone! Sorry it’s hard to reply to everyone! Maybe we play it by ear? Chaperoning my dad at the moment, so not quite footloose and fancy free. But how about I post in this thread with my location when I have some free time, and if it’s convenient for anyone, we’ll catch up!

Ryan O'Rourke

If you hit Seattle I'll treat you to a burger from a hipster butcher shop. It's ironically very tasty

Soapy Dishwater

Hey guys. I will literally draw new thumbnails for you for free. Just stop using AI art pls. It's lame.

Kevin Nyberg

Are those cylinders in AI Matt’s hat meant to be cans of Foster’s beer?

Jeanne H-B

Welcome. Beckoning you from wonderful Vermont.

Bernt

If your in washington state come to the Olympic peninsula. It is worth the drive

Yoko Swagman

Please go to an Outback Steakhouse and report back!

Jennydiver

Matt, we sometimes connect on Twitter, hope you're ok in California, if you do get up to Washington, look us up. Sorry, I've been lagging behind, very busy with this election and work. I am jennydiver on Twitter as well. DM anytime, I'm not good about checking email.

ketracel-white 🧁

if you come to st. louis missouri i will 100% love to see you!

Professor Matt

I have important anthropological despatches from the USA I can give everyone a sneak preview of…

Professor Matt

OK, I’m trying to figure out how this all works. Where my last message went, for instance. Anyway: anthropological notes on the USA: 1) In-N-Out Burger is 5 stars, highly recommend 2) Squirrels are very cute, and probably underrated by the natives 3) I’m a little bit scruffy for San Fran. But with a cool cap, or perhaps a scarf, I could fit right in

Professor Matt

Right now, we are in Fort Bragg, after a few great days in San Fran. The locals seem very friendly. Like Australians, but with Extra enthusiasm. The climate in California is perfect! I’m sure the weather can only get better as we head north and east and weeks go by

Melissa

If by some terrible turn of misfortune, you find yourself in Huntsville, Alabama…do let me know. We have Space Camp, NASA, too many breweries with beers named after astronauts, and the gentle sounds of nature coupled with the somewhat alarming sounds of rocket testing from the arsenal.

Professor Matt

So, we’re currently in Eureka California. But so full of Mexican food and Margheritas no chance of socialising until my body copes with what I’ve ingested. We are on our way north though!

Professor Matt

Currently heading up to Coos Bay. One little thing I’ve noticed about Americans is how ready most people are to strike up a conversation with a stranger. Much less reserved than other Anglos in that respect!

Professor Matt

Currently in Coos Bay which is quite nice, and heading up to Astoria tomorrow!

Professor Matt

About to try my first ever bowl of chowder at Depoe Bay!

Martha Hartney

If you decide to swing through Colorado…!

Dan

If you find yourself in West Michigan, let me know! Some great craft brews and worthwhile hikes along the sand dune laden coast of Lake Michigan!

Professor Matt

We’ve had a nice couple of days at the Hoh Valley. Off to Seattle tomorrow!

Linda Sears

Matt, we’ve been told to pressure you about a dongle.

Professor Matt

Just arrived at Santa Cruz after a couple of nights at Yosemite. Anyone here who wants catch up tonight, feel free to drop me a line. Tomorrow, on to Venice Beach LA

Lucy

Any anthropological observations about the election?

Professor Matt

So yesterday had a great day at a Venice beach. Such amazing diversity, and I’m not talking race or sexuality: I’m talking about one guy playing basketball dressed as a banana and the next guy riding a tricycle with balloons attached to his head. Everyone has main character syndrome and it’s wonderful

Professor Matt

Leaving Venice Beach today after visiting the Getty and heading out to Palm Springs. We don’t have any decoders in Palm Springs do we?

Professor Matt

Big day today: walking trails near Palm Springs, Joshua Tree NP, Bombay Beach and Slab City

Professor Matt

I’m gonna give Chris the names of upcoming cities and dates where I’ll be there for more than a night or two, he’ll make some individual posts, and we’ll hopefully have an easier way of arranging hooking up in case anyone’s about. In the meantime I’m drinking a glass of red wine listing to the LOTR audiobook beside a fireplace in a cabin in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Despite the depressing political developments, it’s hard not to feel positively disposed to the U S of A in these environs

Milquetoast Ramen

Let me know if you're coming through Nashville, TN! Would love to meet up and grab a bite / drink! I'm not a native Nashvillian, but have lived here long enough to point you in the direction of the correct Nashville hot chicken spots to hit and, if you're interested, can give you some recommendations for checking out some of the music history scene.