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Forum: The Update Forum

Mar 10th 2008, 7:28 am

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First weeks in Cairns

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Posted By wanderingwombat

Re: First weeks in Cairns

Not really surprising given the number of stables out that way.

Remember horses = snakes :eek:

And for all those sitting snug & safe in NSW
...

Forum: The Update Forum

Mar 9th 2008, 8:26 pm

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First weeks in Cairns

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Posted By wanderingwombat

Re: First weeks in Cairns

Even Brisbane is trying to get in on the cat & snake act.....:D
http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,23346492-3102,00.html
The ante has been upped with an injury.

WW

Forum: The Update Forum

Mar 8th 2008, 4:41 am

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First weeks in Cairns

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Posted By wanderingwombat

Re: First weeks in Cairns

FNQ
Warm
Sunny
Not cooking.

Hmmm need instructions to open a bottle or 2?:D:D

WW

Forum: The Update Forum

Mar 8th 2008, 4:02 am

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First weeks in Cairns

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Posted By wanderingwombat

Re: First weeks in Cairns

Errr, not really. :eek::eek:

It will be a house call as Polyanna was talking about a major atmospheric event along the lines (I think?) of:

Cat 1/Cat 2 = party
Cat 3 = stay at home
Cat 4 /...

Forum: The Update Forum

Mar 7th 2008, 10:54 pm

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First weeks in Cairns

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Posted By wanderingwombat

Re: First weeks in Cairns

That's good as Pollyana has organised her own little do: "Weeks beginning March 31st and May 19th look dangerous at present" :D :ohmy:

Forum: The Update Forum

Mar 5th 2008, 8:45 am

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First weeks in Cairns

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Posted By wanderingwombat

Re: First weeks in Cairns

Living in the tropics is just that, you take the good with the bad. The WET season is just that wet. In Cairns the grass is green all summer, unlike the rest of the country where it dies off.
...

Forum: The Update Forum

Mar 5th 2008, 8:34 am

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First weeks in Cairns

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Posted By wanderingwombat

Re: First weeks in Cairns

Was the second photo taken on Stoney creek Road Kamerunga?

I cant place the location of the landslip photo.

WW

Forum: The Update Forum

Mar 5th 2008, 7:43 am

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First weeks in Cairns

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Posted By wanderingwombat

Re: First weeks in Cairns

A couple of spots of rain, a bit of drizzle and everyone gets excited.:rofl:

WW

Forum: The Update Forum

Mar 4th 2008, 7:38 pm

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First weeks in Cairns

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Posted By wanderingwombat

Re: First weeks in Cairns

Only when the Bruce Highway is cut by flood waters in a zillion places:rofl:

It helps to keep the Mexicans out (that's anyone from south of the Pine River)!:rofl::rofl:

WW

Forum: The Update Forum

Mar 4th 2008, 12:04 pm

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First weeks in Cairns

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Posted By wanderingwombat

Re: First weeks in Cairns

Steep hillsides around here are held together with boulders and rainforest trees. Remove one and it all starts to unravel. False Cap is a case in point. It may have been intended as a millionaire's...

Forum: The Update Forum

Mar 4th 2008, 11:53 am

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Posted By wanderingwombat

Re: First weeks in Cairns

Tilt up panels are not really suited for houses. The level of finish for a house is quite different for a warehouse. Co-ordination of services and panel accuracy are critical. Efficiency comes...

Forum: The Update Forum

Mar 4th 2008, 11:23 am

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First weeks in Cairns

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Posted By wanderingwombat

Re: First weeks in Cairns

There was something in the paper about the exorbitant costs they were facing bring large migrant families to the country. :rofl::rofl:

WW

Forum: The Update Forum

Mar 4th 2008, 11:18 am

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First weeks in Cairns

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Posted By wanderingwombat

Re: First weeks in Cairns

According to the paper CEC was just reducing overheads by introducing more effiecient plant.

A building industry slowdown has been slowly coming, maybe now things will just run on normal rather...

Forum: The Update Forum

Mar 4th 2008, 10:59 am

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First weeks in Cairns

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Posted By wanderingwombat

Re: First weeks in Cairns

The SES send out a multi-seater flood boat. Just wait at the bus stop.:rofl:

There is no way QH will let you have the day off!!:D

WW

Forum: The Update Forum

Mar 4th 2008, 10:46 am

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Posted By wanderingwombat

Re: First weeks in Cairns

Somethings wrong.

The rain has stopped.:D

The frogs are so quiet I can hear the children arguing...:D

WW

Forum: The Update Forum

Feb 29th 2008, 8:44 pm

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First weeks in Cairns

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Posted By wanderingwombat

Re: First weeks in Cairns

This one is not big enough..
http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2008/03/01/1895_local-news.html

At the current rate of snake stories, we may be the only ones in the street not to have their own...

Forum: The Update Forum

Feb 29th 2008, 8:06 am

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First weeks in Cairns

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Posted By wanderingwombat

Re: First weeks in Cairns

I agree.

Just need a snake big enough to take on a teenager...:rofl:

WW

Forum: The Update Forum

Feb 28th 2008, 7:20 pm

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First weeks in Cairns

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Posted By wanderingwombat

Re: First weeks in Cairns

Brisbane can be just as exciting!
Will there be traffic delays this morning &/or tonight?
Will it be 1,2 or 3 hours long?
Will I get a seat on the train?
Should I be daring and drive to the...

Forum: The Update Forum

Feb 28th 2008, 11:48 am

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First weeks in Cairns

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Posted By wanderingwombat

Re: First weeks in Cairns

Merlot & self medicated happy pills dont mix :rofl:

WW

Forum: The Update Forum

Feb 28th 2008, 10:22 am

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First weeks in Cairns

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Posted By wanderingwombat

Re: First weeks in Cairns

I came back from Collinsville last night. The road near Ayr had water over it not long after I passed through.

Giru was just a swamp.

The new road at Tully was being tested with all the...

Forum: The Update Forum

Feb 28th 2008, 10:10 am

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First weeks in Cairns

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Posted By wanderingwombat

Re: First weeks in Cairns

Whoa there.

Way to many happy pills.:rofl::rofl:

WW

Forum: The Update Forum

Feb 28th 2008, 9:42 am

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First weeks in Cairns

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Posted By wanderingwombat

Re: First weeks in Cairns

Bamaga mate, they dont know where it is:rofl:

WW

Forum: The Update Forum

Feb 28th 2008, 9:02 am

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First weeks in Cairns

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Posted By wanderingwombat

Re: First weeks in Cairns

As women know everything, I'm just going to sit back and watch this develop.:D:D

WW

Forum: The Update Forum

Feb 28th 2008, 9:01 am

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First weeks in Cairns

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Posted By wanderingwombat

Re: First weeks in Cairns

You missed the snake eats cute family pet and small children could be next story .... :eek:

Forget the sharks & crocs threat.

I can see the next movie "Fang" with a slithering sound effect...

Forum: The Update Forum

Feb 13th 2008, 10:14 am

Replies: 756

First weeks in Cairns

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Posted By wanderingwombat

Re: First weeks in Cairns

Hmmm. 4 children. No car. After school activities, weekend sport, weekend activities....

I'd like to see that...... :rofl:

Mum's taxi! :D

WW

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