Darwin to Earth....do you read me?? over.
Aug 2nd 2004, 8:35 pm
#16
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Welcome to the other side Loose 
Glad you got here safely and hope you enjoyed your reunion with Kylie
Glad you got here safely and hope you enjoyed your reunion with Kylie
Aug 2nd 2004, 9:41 pm
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Glad to hear you made it OK Loose !!
Know nothing about Darwin so looking forward to you filling us in (so to speak !!)
Know nothing about Darwin so looking forward to you filling us in (so to speak !!)
Aug 3rd 2004, 12:01 am
#18
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About bloody time too! Honestly, you've been there for days without posting
Have to admit we did sort of miss you. My life no longer has any purpose since resigning from my post as Loose's PA.
Good to see you back though, and glad you got there safely in the end. And consider yourself lucky it feels like a holiday! I'd kill for a break right now.
Jimmy Barnes is an institution. Working Class Man and all that. Not my taste, but you get sucked into these things living on a sheep station with a load of ocker blokes....
Have to admit we did sort of miss you. My life no longer has any purpose since resigning from my post as Loose's PA.Good to see you back though, and glad you got there safely in the end. And consider yourself lucky it feels like a holiday! I'd kill for a break right now.
Jimmy Barnes is an institution. Working Class Man and all that. Not my taste, but you get sucked into these things living on a sheep station with a load of ocker blokes....
Aug 3rd 2004, 4:12 am
#19
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Re: Darwin to Earth....do you read me?? over.
Originally posted by loose
When I flew over I camevia Perth and when I told the lady at the airport I was going to Darwin she laughed and asked why! Not the most reassuring start you can get. Its not that bad though.
When I flew over I camevia Perth and when I told the lady at the airport I was going to Darwin she laughed and asked why! Not the most reassuring start you can get. Its not that bad though.
Aug 3rd 2004, 4:48 am
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Darwin as a city aint much chop, but short drives to Litchfield Park and onto the Adelaide River are just bloody fantastic.
Then there is Katherine Gorge and Kakadu National Park
Siren's b/h
Then there is Katherine Gorge and Kakadu National Park
Siren's b/h
Aug 3rd 2004, 8:18 am
#21
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Originally posted by hevs
Me and my mate used to hoon around Perth and Freo at 2am with the "two fires" tape (yes, tape!!) blaring from the car window.
Me and my mate used to hoon around Perth and Freo at 2am with the "two fires" tape (yes, tape!!) blaring from the car window.
Sure you don't mean 8 track Hevs ?
Aug 3rd 2004, 8:20 am
#22
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Re: Darwin to Earth....do you read me?? over.
Loose,
I asked about Darwin on another thread but see I shall be able to find out on this one.
Do they play duelling banjos ?
I asked about Darwin on another thread but see I shall be able to find out on this one.
Do they play duelling banjos ?
Aug 3rd 2004, 8:26 am
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Originally posted by loose
I'll try listen to some of his stuff but everytime someone has tried to sing me one of his tracks it sounds like they've caught something in their zipper!! :scared:
I'll try listen to some of his stuff but everytime someone has tried to sing me one of his tracks it sounds like they've caught something in their zipper!! :scared:
Thats ok, thats exactly how Jimmy sounds.....
But us Aussies...we love 'im......
Aug 3rd 2004, 11:40 am
#24
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Originally posted by Bix
Were cassettes invented then ?
Sure you don't mean 8 track Hevs ?
Were cassettes invented then ?
Sure you don't mean 8 track Hevs ?
We're talking about 1990 here bixey boy, not 1960
Aug 3rd 2004, 12:04 pm
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Originally posted by bundy
About bloody time too! Honestly, you've been there for days without posting Have to admit we did sort of miss you. My life no longer has any purpose since resigning from my post as Loose's PA.
Good to see you back though, and glad you got there safely in the end. And consider yourself lucky it feels like a holiday! I'd kill for a break right now.
Jimmy Barnes is an institution. Working Class Man and all that. Not my taste, but you get sucked into these things living on a sheep station with a load of ocker blokes....
About bloody time too! Honestly, you've been there for days without posting
Have to admit we did sort of miss you. My life no longer has any purpose since resigning from my post as Loose's PA.Good to see you back though, and glad you got there safely in the end. And consider yourself lucky it feels like a holiday! I'd kill for a break right now.
Jimmy Barnes is an institution. Working Class Man and all that. Not my taste, but you get sucked into these things living on a sheep station with a load of ocker blokes....
Now come sit on my knee while I dictate a letter.
Aug 3rd 2004, 12:15 pm
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Thanks for the good wishes and useful info guys, its much appreciated.
I've been to Lichfield and up to a few of the water holes (Berry Springs etc) and I've gotta admit they're pretty gorgeous. Something non human decided to nibble my leg at Berry springs which was a bit unsettling. I'd like to say I reacted like the typical tough Yorkshire man, but I'm afraid I went all cockney and shot out of the water flipper style!
Darwins pretty cool, I like the laid back friendliness of the people, and the markets are amazing. The food is just stunning with treats from every corner of asia. The weather is taking some getting use to. A 10 minute kick around had me passing out but hopefully I'll get used to it before the build up. Heard bad things about the build up (the period leading up to the wet season), when apparently even the locals go a bit loopy (er). Saw the wet season storms on my last visit here, and they are pretty spectacular. We sat on the harbour eating barramundi and chips watching the mother of all electrical storms out to sea.
Tried to find a football team to play for, but apparently you've got to be carful cos most of the teams are run by warring greek families and it can get a bit tasty! Reckon the grattan League in Bradford will have prepared me well for that though.
Kylies bimbling off to work through the day, so I'm left to my own devices a little, but there seems to be plenty of work, especially with all the tourists around so will hopefully find something soon.
Anyway its lunchtime soon, so reckon I'll go for a walk and see if I cn find this Sportsman pub. Nothing to do with the lunchtime strippers of course......ahem.
ta ta
I've been to Lichfield and up to a few of the water holes (Berry Springs etc) and I've gotta admit they're pretty gorgeous. Something non human decided to nibble my leg at Berry springs which was a bit unsettling. I'd like to say I reacted like the typical tough Yorkshire man, but I'm afraid I went all cockney and shot out of the water flipper style!
Darwins pretty cool, I like the laid back friendliness of the people, and the markets are amazing. The food is just stunning with treats from every corner of asia. The weather is taking some getting use to. A 10 minute kick around had me passing out but hopefully I'll get used to it before the build up. Heard bad things about the build up (the period leading up to the wet season), when apparently even the locals go a bit loopy (er). Saw the wet season storms on my last visit here, and they are pretty spectacular. We sat on the harbour eating barramundi and chips watching the mother of all electrical storms out to sea.
Tried to find a football team to play for, but apparently you've got to be carful cos most of the teams are run by warring greek families and it can get a bit tasty! Reckon the grattan League in Bradford will have prepared me well for that though.
Kylies bimbling off to work through the day, so I'm left to my own devices a little, but there seems to be plenty of work, especially with all the tourists around so will hopefully find something soon.
Anyway its lunchtime soon, so reckon I'll go for a walk and see if I cn find this Sportsman pub. Nothing to do with the lunchtime strippers of course......ahem.
ta ta
Aug 3rd 2004, 7:22 pm
#27
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Look familar?
Berry Springs about 6 years ago... I haven't had the pleasure myself yet but looking forward to an "around Oz" drive at some point. Hopefully when the kids are too old to want to come LOL.
Siren
Berry Springs about 6 years ago... I haven't had the pleasure myself yet but looking forward to an "around Oz" drive at some point. Hopefully when the kids are too old to want to come LOL.
Siren
Aug 3rd 2004, 7:33 pm
#28
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Originally posted by loose
Aww, well you know I missed you too, and the position of as my P.A. is always open to you.
Now come sit on my knee while I dictate a letter.
Aww, well you know I missed you too, and the position of as my P.A. is always open to you.
Now come sit on my knee while I dictate a letter.
Aug 3rd 2004, 7:36 pm
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Originally posted by loose
even the locals go a bit loopy (er).
even the locals go a bit loopy (er).
bet you feel right at home then mate!!!!!!
sue
ps glad to hear you are settling in!!!
Aug 8th 2004, 10:40 pm
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Re: Darwin to Earth....do you read me?? over.
Great to hear from you Loose!!
Finally someone in Darwin, bout time!
Look forward to meeting you sometime.... Keep forgetting how long you're up there for!
Well, have fun!
Finally someone in Darwin, bout time!
Look forward to meeting you sometime.... Keep forgetting how long you're up there for!
Well, have fun!
