Karmen's Going to Australia - Page 7

Rod Diery · #**181** 03-02-07, 01:26

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Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
I'm officially booked on the same Quantas flights as Karmen,

Hey Geoff, there ain't no U in QANTAS

Cheers
Rod

Bob Moseley (RIP) · #**182** 03-02-07, 10:29

Hi Jif
No problem ducking. Will you be coming to Adelaide with Kartmann and then back to Corowa with us?
Bob

Max Hedges · #**183** 03-02-07, 12:55

So it's all systems go then
2 more workers for me...... one to cook and the other one to ..
fix the fence, feed the sheep, shear the sheep, feed the cows, cut the wood , put roof back on the shed , clean the dam out,, oh and Kathy would like the gutter replaced on the house.Looks like you two will be too busy to have a ride in a blitz .

Max

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #**184** 03-02-07, 13:25

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Originally posted by Bob Moseley
Hi Jif
No problem ducking. Will you be coming to Adelaide with Kartmann and then back to Corowa with us?
Bob

I suspect so, Bob, if not I'll meet you at Corowa.

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #**185** 03-02-07, 13:30

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Originally posted by Max Hedges
So it's all systems go then
2 more workers for me...... one to cook and the other one to ..
fix the fence, feed the sheep, shear the sheep, feed the cows, cut the wood , put roof back on the shed , clean the dam out,, oh and Kathy would like the gutter replaced on the house.Looks like you two will be to busy to have a ride in a blitz .

Max

My cooking skills are a bit rusty, Max, but I'm pretty good when I get going. Do you like spaghetti? I'm a whiz at spaghetti sauce.

Kartmann might not be able to reach the gutters, though, and the sheep you expect her to shear weigh more than she does...

G.

PS: Do we get to chase sheep in your carrier?

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #**186** 03-02-07, 13:33

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Originally posted by Rod Diery
Hey Geoff, there ain't no U in QANTAS

Cheers
Rod

Yes, I forgot, you buggers abandoned the Queen's English a long time ago!

PS: G'day mate!

Alex Blair (RIP) · #**187** 03-02-07, 14:30

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Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
You might have something there, ya old bugger... but it's San Fran outbound and Sydney-LAX inbound. I'll ask tomorrow.

BTW, my new travel agent is a REALLY cute long-haired, blue-eyed blonde, closer to my age than my beloved Jessie and for once, no ring!

PS: Of course it doesn't change the fact that I'm in love with Jessie...

Jif..
I talked to Jessie about your upcoming trip and your amazing singing voice and she would love to go with you to Oz but has prior commitments ...but she said she called her sister and her sister would pay her own way,buy the beer and go with you as you assistant ...and baggage handler....and lead in the singing...

She sent me her picture to show you she is a serious contender for the position of "Personal assitant" to the CEO of MLU...She said she would even pay you for the job,as she is rolling in dough from the insurance policys from her past three husbands...
Say the word and I'll have her contact you off line...

http://www.funnyclicks.com/pictures26/verycutebabe.jpg

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #**188** 03-02-07, 14:48

Alex, you're an evil man....

#**189** 03-02-07, 18:54

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Originally posted by Max Hedges Looks like you two will be too busy to have a ride in a blitz .

Max [/B]

Are you SURE we'll be too busy working for you two to have a ride in a Blitz?

Ma Yappy

#**190** 05-02-07, 05:28

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Originally posted by Pedr
Ma,I can show you all the rest of the pics from my trip to Thailand without feeling guilty about non military related posts.

Pedr

Hi Pedr,

Do you have those Thailand photos ready to take to Corowa for show and tell me all about your trip there?

Looking forward to seeing the photos!

Ma

#**191** 05-02-07, 06:12

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Originally posted by cliff
the baccy and papers cost now about 18 Oz dollars. Most brands like Winfield, Pall Mall Rothmans are availiable here. I do not smoke now but I remember when I first came to Australia I felt the Cigarettes drew to quick. A couple of puffs and it was gone.

Cheers
Cliff

Ah, I found it!

I had to search the forum to find the post about what cigarettes are available in Australia ... I thought I remembered that you'd said Rothmans. Thanks again Cliff

Ma Yappy

cliff · #**192** 05-02-07, 09:24

yep all normal brands are availible including in some good tobacconists American and English brands...if you can afford them!

Just beware that cigarettes made in different countries, even with the same brand name, are not necessarily the same as those you buy at home. I found this out because of differences in New Zealand made to Australian made product.

Cliff

Howard · #**193** 10-02-07, 12:21

I still reckon this trip is the PERFECT opportunity to get rid of the fags forever! Chuck out the packet you are working on now & BEGONNE!
(By the way, when I say "Fags" I mean "smokes", not the other "fags". But feel free to give them up, too, if you think you should...)
OOhhhhh. OK I'll shut up now.
HH

Tony Smith · #**194** 10-02-07, 13:27

Scientists say that smoking COULD stunt your growth, Karmen! Prove them all wrong by giving up, yet still staying the same height!

grant fincher · #**195** 10-02-07, 13:58

Give up the smokes!!! It's really easy. I've done it lots of times.
The last time was 1983 and I haven't lost an inch in height since.
I have gained a few around the middle though.
Grant Fincher

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #**196** 10-02-07, 15:26

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Originally posted by Tony Smith
Scientists say that smoking COULD stunt your growth, Karmen! Prove them all wrong by giving up, yet still staying the same height!

Piss off, you lot. We'll do that when we get around to it!

BTW, I'm 5'9" and 150 lbs, and Karmen is already only the size of a large housecat. Whatever works, ok? Giving up smoking and getting fat(ter) just doesn't work for us.

#**197** 10-02-07, 22:56

Quote:

Originally posted by cliff
yep all normal brands are availible including in some good tobacconists American and English brands...if you can afford them!

Just beware that cigarettes made in different countries, even with the same brand name, are not necessarily the same as those you buy at home. I found this out because of differences in New Zealand made to Australian made product.

Cliff

Thanks Cliff,

I know that American cigarettes certainly smell and taste differently than our Canadian products. I used toi smoke Drum Tobacco (now don't go labelling me a Hippy here, I just heard this Dutch product used less chemicals in the processing than the usual tobaccos and was less expensive) Drum has a much stronger and different smell and taste than all other tobaccos. I smoked it for about 17 years.

I started smoking when I was 13 and it wasn't long before I started ripping the filters off and then finally switched to non-filtered cigarettes (Export Plain

) I was into smoking for the hit and not the social thing at all, by then of course

By the way, Export tobacco and cigarettes products are produced by Macdonalds company/family and my Aunt married one of those Macdonalds ... I wonder if they got free cigarettes?

(I doubt it)

I've wanted to WANT TO QUIT for a long time now and keep meaning to give quitting another go ... I guess I'm just full of hot air so far .............................

Karmen

#**198** 10-02-07, 23:08

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Originally posted by Howard
I still reckon this trip is the PERFECT opportunity to get rid of the fags forever! Chuck out the packet you are working on now & BEGONNE!

HH

I reckons yer right about that Master HH

... you know, when I think of all the major challenges I've faced and got through or overcome in my life and then think about my failures to quit smoking except for one week in all these 40 years, I feel

to know I choose to accept staying addicted. Can't believe I've done this for 40 years this year and I'm still alive to talk about it ... and I love hearing stories from people who have smoked for 40 years steady and one day just quit cold turkey!!!!!!!!! WOW ...

... gives me hope I may one day soon reach that point of giving up the selfindulgence too. I've mixed feelings about quitting, obviously.

Karmen

#**199** 10-02-07, 23:14

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Originally posted by Tony Smith
Scientists say that smoking COULD stunt your growth, Karmen! Prove them all wrong by giving up, yet still staying the same height!

Smoking has never stunted my growth Master Tim Tam Tony ... I was born short ... at just 20 inches ... and have steadily grown to 5"1 and a quarter inches, so smoking stunting the growth is an Old Wives Tale/Myth .... although old age has lost me height and am down to just 5' these days. I wonder though, if I quit smoking, will I regain that inch and a quarter height

If I quit smoking by the time I get to Sydney though, perhaps I'll quickly reach 5"1 and a quarter inches WIDTH WISE before leaving Oz again? ... would I still fit in a CMP for a ride

Karmen

#**200** 10-02-07, 23:20

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Originally posted by grant fincher
Give up the smokes!!! It's really easy. I've done it lots of times.
The last time was 1983 and I haven't lost an inch in height since.
I have gained a few around the middle though.
Grant Fincher

Okay. Just for you Master Grant, SIR ... I shall give it up just for you! And what shall be my reward? Tim Tams to fatten me up?

Karmen

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #**201** 10-02-07, 23:45

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Originally posted by Vets Dottir
Okay. Just for you Master Grant, SIR ... I shall give it up just for you! And what shall be my reward? Tim Tams to fatten me up?

Karmen

Well, at least you'll give it up for 14.5 hrs between San Fran and Sydney... as for the rest, they'll find out soon enough that you really don't NEED fattening-up. Both of us are fat enough as it is...

#**202** 10-02-07, 23:58

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Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
Well, at least you'll give it up for 14.5 hrs between San Fran and Sydney... as for the rest, they'll find out soon enough that you really don't NEED fattening-up. Both of us are fat enough as it is...

Well ... I'm certainly heavier than I was a few months ago

Howard · #**203** 11-02-07, 01:20

No No NO! No weight gain! It is considered impolite to leave someone's place heavier than when you got here. Just so you know what's going on when we weigh you upon your arrival!

Actually, you can be pretty sure & certain of eating well! Get used to the idea of letting the belt out a notch or two...
Looking forward to it
HH
(Jo is a good cook. Before her I weighed 75kg. Now 105kg!)

#**204** 11-02-07, 01:37

Quote:

Originally posted by Howard
No No NO! No weight gain! It is considered impolite to leave someone's place heavier than when you got here. Just so you know what's going on when we weigh you upon your arrival!

Actually, you can be pretty sure & certain of eating well! Get used to the idea of letting the belt out a notch or two...
Looking forward to it
HH
(Jo is a good cook. Before her I weighed 75kg. Now 105kg!)

Okay ... I won't get TOO fat then

I'm actually VERY much looking forward to visiting with everyone and enjoying the socializing with meals and such. Food always more fun and tastes better with great company

I love cooking too and sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I don't usually follow recipes ... more like following impulse unless I want a specific recipe done

This is going to be one great trip

Karmen

#**205** 11-02-07, 06:40

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Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
Well, at least you'll give it up for 14.5 hrs between San Fran and Sydney... as for the rest, they'll find out soon enough that you really don't NEED fattening-up. Both of us are fat enough as it is...

FYI ... I finally found a site for USA border crossings rules ... one of the rules is NO LIGHTERS carry on and special rules for checked ... visit the link for more info about lighters and matches

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...able_0099.shtm

A list of everything permitted and not permitted on carry on AND checked luggage:

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...ted-items.shtm

All sorts of other info on the left side of the page (like medical stuff)

It's interesting to read the lists and find out travel rules for the different places to visit in the world. I never thought about any of this stuff before now, except for visiting the States, and that was usually escorting my daughter to visit her Dad (flying or driving my kid to Spokane Airport) and the odd drive across the line to visit people in Washington or Oregon. I was always so blown away how simple it was to cross into the States driving, with only a "Where you from, why are you visiting and for how long" for driving across, and not even checking ID's except rare checking drivers licences.

It actually really threw me some. VERY unnerving, because when I drove my daughter across I could have been anybody taking her and the border guys asked hardly anything and sent me right through

I was not reassured

I think the last time I drove her across to Spokane Airport was about roughly about 10 years, or so, ago.

Karmen

Rod Diery · #**206** 25-02-07, 14:32

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Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
Yes, I forgot, you buggers abandoned the Queen's English a long time ago!

PS: G'day mate!

I only just found this post. I hope that you and Karmen have a great time when you come to Australia, THE GREATEST COUNTRY ON THIS HERE EARTH!. Sorry I can't get to Corowa to say G'day in person.

Have a safe and happy journey.
Cheers
Rod

#**207** 02-03-07, 20:33

Well folks, only another 5 sleeps before the flights to Oz. I can't believe this is happening so quickly now. Amazing turn of events, for sure, for Ma Yappy.

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #**208** 02-03-07, 21:35

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Originally posted by Vets Dottir
Well folks, only another 5 sleeps before the flights to Oz. I can't believe this is happening so quickly now. Amazing turn of events, for sure, for Ma Yappy.

And none too bloody soon after this long, damp winter!

cliff · #**209** 03-03-07, 01:53

Yes the time is getting faster and shorter before I get the pleasure of meeting you both in the flesh. I too am looking forward to it.

Cheers
Cliff

Pedr · #**210** 04-03-07, 13:35

Count down...

...3 days to go