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Old Sep 11th 2005 | 11:00 am
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Default Melbourne next Terror target

Not sure if this has already been posted

http://www.theage.com.au/news/war-on...377213164.html

I am surprised that it's Melbourne, felt sure it would be Sydney or Canberra.
 
Old Sep 11th 2005 | 11:05 am
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True, that does come as a surprise. Perhaps they've decided that alfresco cafes are haram.

Still, they did mention LA as well, so we might have a bit of breathing space while they kick the Yanks again.
 
Old Sep 11th 2005 | 11:18 am
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Maybe the terrorists are offended by the fed Square building????...not overly attractive (from my point of view!).
 
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Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games is my bet.

Tickets anyone?
 
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Perhaps they're planning to hit Jeff's Shed...

...unaware of the widespread popularity that this would immediately win them.
 
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Originally Posted by MrsDagboy
Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games is my bet.

Tickets anyone?
Ooooh, now there's a thought.

See you there!
 
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Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
Ooooh, now there's a thought.

See you there!
Not on your life mate - got better things to do than get blown up .
 
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Not on your life mate - got better things to do than get blown up .
Ah, come on - where's your sense of adventure?
 
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Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
Ah, come on - where's your sense of adventure?
I sent it off for a service but havent got it back yet - bloody Australia Post, cant trust 'em to do anything right .
 
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I would have also suggested the monstrosity which is Southern Cross Station (currently Spencer Street), but if the popularity of the recent open day was anything to go by, the terrorists would not even know it exists!!
 
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Originally Posted by MrsDagboy
I sent it off for a service but havent got it back yet - bloody Australia Post, cant trust 'em to do anything right .
LOL, how dare you - I used to work for Aussie Post!

Erm... so yeah, I see your point...
 
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Default Re: Melbourne next Terror target

Originally Posted by Pomster
I would have also suggested the monstrosity which is Southern Cross Station (currently Spencer Street), but if the popularity of the recent open day was anything to go by, the terrorists would not even know it exists!!

There was an official opening???

Gee, must have blinked and missed that one....




MrsD.....I am working as a volunteer at the Comm Games.....Think I should be composing my resignation letter?? :scared:
 
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Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
LOL, how dare you - I used to work for Aussie Post!
Ohhhhh did you? Ooops would never have known .


Hels, you're not even getting paid?? I'd be asking for double time + danger money chick .
 
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Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
LOL, how dare you - I used to work for Aussie Post!

Erm... so yeah, I see your point...
BTW, my boy was just standing next to me when I was reading your post readinbg over my shoulder & piped up with "Ohh look that old man with the glasses (pointing at your avatar) is online".

Sorry LOL.
 
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Originally Posted by MrsDagboy
BTW, my boy was just standing next to me when I was reading your post readinbg over my shoulder & piped up with "Ohh look that old man with the glasses (pointing at your avatar) is online".

Sorry LOL.
LOL! In that case I'd better go to bed; it's probably 'way past my bedtime...!

 


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