shakari
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Reged: 09/02/03
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Loc: South Africa
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No, nothing to do with the cricket! 
HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY!!!!
I've just been been watchng the celebrations on the news and you guys REALLY know how to party!
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Steve "Shakari" Robinson
Kuduland Safaris (Africa) Ltd
info@kuduland.com
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Marrakai
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Reged: 09/01/03
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Loc: Darwin, Top End of Australia
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A belated thanks from this Aussie, Steve.
I felt a little unpatriotic on the day, though. The tides were great for a crack at the barra, so I left the cricket to the zealots and spent the day in our local harbour's 'middle arm'!
Fresh grilled barramundi fillets taste better than greasy snags on the barbie any day (can't believe I'm admitting to this!)
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Marrakai
When the bull drops, the bullshit stops!
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www.marrakai-adventure.com.au
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tophet1
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Loc: NSW, Australia
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Thanks Steve,
I spent it working. Had to transport (I'm a Paramedic) one of our own who had downed 18 mid-strength beers during the day and then decided to check his pig trap.
Result: One small boar with lots of fight+drunk pig chaser+VERY sharp knife = Lacerated hand cut from web between index and middle finger down to the centre of the palm. 
Got two litres of Hartmanns into him and had a hell of a time trying to stop the bleeding. First time ever I've had to consider using a tourniquet, but then he would have lost the hand.
Last heard he was off to Sydney for micro surgery. Top fella, hard working, self employed, community minded bloke who enjoyed a bit of pig chasing. Made a bad decision.
(The little boar made off through the open trap door too, cheeky bugga, good luck to him spreading his genes).
Even when firearms are not involved, please stay off the grog when involved in our sport.
Also had an email from Zim friends now in Perth with just two more years to wait till citizenship.
Yes, we are the lucky country and I'll work damn hard to make sure my children get the benefits that I enjoy living here.
Cheers,
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shakari
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I'd also rather go fishing than watch the cricket..... actually, I'd rather watch paint dry than watch the cricket! - I've gotta say, from what we see here on the TV, the Aussies and the Kiwis have some tremendous fishing available.
As for checking pig traps when pissed as a rat...... that really is a dnagerous game huh!
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Steve "Shakari" Robinson
Kuduland Safaris (Africa) Ltd
info@kuduland.com
www.kuduland.com
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NitroX
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I spent Australia Day driving from Melbourne back towards SA along the Great Ocean Road with its scenic cliffs, butte islands, and lovely seascapes. Lunch and dinner in a couple of seafood restaurants. 43 degrees celsius that day (or around that number), the same the next and close to 47 degree C (117 deg F !!!) the first day home. Six days in a row over 40 (104 F)
Was in Melbourne's Chinatown for Chinese New Year's Eve (the night before Australia Day) and enjoyed a Thai meal.
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John aka NitroX
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Govt get out of our lives NOW!
"I love the smell of cordite in the morning."
"A Sharp spear needs no polish"
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shakari
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Loc: South Africa
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A couple of friends of mine got back from Oz yesterday and said how hot it had been over there.......... hope you guys have air-con in your houses!!!!!!
John,
Think yourself lucky to have that kind of food - our nearest chinese food is a 5 hour drive away and our nearest GOOD chinese food is a continent away!
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Steve "Shakari" Robinson
Kuduland Safaris (Africa) Ltd
info@kuduland.com
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