-- Edited by Vic on Tuesday 6th of March 2012 11:56:18 AM
Hope they find her soon.
-- Edited by Webmaster on Wednesday 7th of March 2012 12:17:23 PM
Gerty Dancer said
06:15 PM Mar 6, 2012
The front page story of woman missing in Kakado, presumed taken by a crocodile is the stuff of nightmares, just terrible.
Please, everybody, when camping remotely, stay safe!
cannylass said
06:34 PM Mar 6, 2012
Funny with all the signs around people still do silly things, we know and have seen it .
Sheba said
07:41 PM Mar 6, 2012
Is that the one where they were swimming at night ? You'd have to have a death-wish to do that even in Daylight in Croc. country.
How stupid can you be.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Happywanderer said
07:45 PM Mar 6, 2012
Its on the front page here Sheba, nothing about swimming at night. She was travelling alone. They called her a grey nomad, had been camping near the ramp. Theres no way I could go to such a remote place on my own.
Sheba said
03:10 AM Mar 7, 2012
If she was camped beside her vehicle at the Ramp, as the story suggests, then that's just another stupid thing to do. When will people learn ?
Cheers,
Sheba.
Cruising Granny said
06:48 AM Mar 7, 2012
No way would I park that close to any waterways in croc country. Boat ramps is where they like to hang out in case of an easy feed. Surely with all the publicity and signage in that country she would have taken better care. It's very sad that someone has been lost, but once again it's about not being wise to where they are.
tonyd said
07:40 AM Mar 7, 2012
I hope I am not alone in finding Wombat's comment totally inappropriate, in appalling bad taste and in need of removal. Tony
Geoff n Jen said
05:24 PM Mar 7, 2012
Ma wrote:
Vic wrote:
While I agree that our Wombat pushes the limits sometimes on sensitive matters although not done with malicious intent (see....told you Wombat) I would like to point out that Wombat among others here who you would know keep this forum alive and kicking.
From what I have observed some who complain (and this is not pointed at anyone in particular...if the cap fits.....) contribute very little to the forum in the way of participation or giving of helpful advice, just sit on the fence unless it suits them to ask a question for their own needs, but do little to enhance the forum.
My observations may be wrong, but this is how it appears to me. Those who do a lot of participation and make input are those who keep this forum alive.
Having said that "BAD BOY WOMBAT"
You may have noticed it is over a week since I posted on any threads and I agree with Vic and in particular the second paragraph. It is because of some part time forum members and their comments that this will be my LAST post on Grey Nomads.
Oh please reconsider Ma we would miss you too much !!!! can't we just ignore them and they might leave??
-- Edited by Geoff n Jen on Wednesday 7th of March 2012 05:25:55 PM
Geoff n Jen said
05:43 PM Mar 7, 2012
Nope I just reacted to Ma's post so quick in a panic and got it wrong or put it in the wrong place - I mean't the people that upset her, was it you????? I don't like to see anyone upset and if I upset you, you'll get over it I think if I've judged you right should I extract my foot now ??
-- Edited by Geoff n Jen on Wednesday 7th of March 2012 05:46:24 PM
Vic said
05:52 PM Mar 7, 2012
_wombat_ wrote:
Do you want me to leave ?
Can I answer that ? (After you've done your time in the corner)
Ma, your posts are just as important as anyone else's here and I don't think anyone is asking anyone to leave, just giving opinions, so keep postings don't let those who aren't happy with your posts force you out.
Dunco, your posts are always most welcome, my comments were directed at those who sit on the sidelines waiting for something they can criticize without making any useful contribution to the forum.
This does NOT mean newcomers to the forum who are just learning and post when they need to ask something, later when they feel more comfortable they will post of their own accord.
I do understand that there are those who through travel or absences or are time limited do not post much so not directed at them either, this is my opinion only and all members opinions including those who complain are still entitled to their say even if we differ in our views and outlooks etc.
Apologies to Gerty and others for going way off topic. They are now saying that the woman is not from WA but the NT, see;
-- Edited by Vic on Wednesday 7th of March 2012 06:06:47 PM
_wombat_ said
07:18 PM Mar 7, 2012
tonyd wrote:
I hope I am not alone in finding Wombat's comment totally inappropriate, in appalling bad taste and in need of removal. Tony
Ha, I got a bite, I like to highlight the fact that our government treats it's people in differant state's differently, why should NT people get in free when everybody else has to pay?
If you do a search on this site you will find other tpoic's where I have voiced my opinion, in regards to your post, you are entitled to your opinion as I am entitled to mine, and I do respect your opinion.
Dougwe said
07:23 PM Mar 7, 2012
Now wombat, you have to go to the naughty corner and face the wall with your legs crossed and say 20 times, I MUST BE A GOOD WOMBAT.
JRH said
07:30 PM Mar 7, 2012
Dougwe wrote:
Now wombat, you have to go to the naughty corner and face the wall with your legs crossed and say 20 times, I MUST BE A GOOD WOMBAT.
Hah a good for nothing Wombat.
_wombat_ said
07:32 PM Mar 7, 2012
Dougwe wrote:
Now wombat, you have to go to the naughty corner and face the wall with your legs crossed and say 20 times, I MUST BE A GOOD WOMBAT.
OK done that what next?
Gerty Dancer said
07:34 PM Mar 7, 2012
Settle, children, theres still a woman missing!!!
Webmaster said
08:20 PM Mar 7, 2012
Hi all, I have edited Wombat's initial comments about park entry fees. Although I'm sure that Wombat did not mean any harm, I can understand why people may find this inappropriate.
_wombat_ said
08:37 PM Mar 7, 2012
Webmaster wrote:
Hi all, I have edited Wombat's initial comments about park entry fees. Although I'm sure that Wombat did not mean any harm, I can understand why people may find this inappropriate.
No problems Cindy
Vic said
10:54 PM Mar 7, 2012
While I agree that our Wombat pushes the limits sometimes on sensitive matters although not done with malicious intent (see....told you Wombat) I would like to point out that Wombat among others here who you would know keep this forum alive and kicking.
From what I have observed some who complain (and this is not pointed at anyone in particular...if the cap fits.....) contribute very little to the forum in the way of participation or giving of helpful advice, just sit on the fence unless it suits them to ask a question for their own needs, but do little to enhance the forum.
My observations may be wrong, but this is how it appears to me. Those who do a lot of participation and make input are those who keep this forum alive.
Having said that "BAD BOY WOMBAT"
JRH said
11:00 PM Mar 7, 2012
Vic wrote:
While I agree that our Wombat pushes the limits sometimes on sensitive matters although not done with malicious intent (see....told you Wombat) I would like to point out that Wombat among others here who you would know keep this forum alive and kicking.
From what I have observed some who complain (and this is not pointed at anyone in particular...if the cap fits.....) contribute very little to the forum in the way of participation or giving of helpful advice, just sit on the fence unless it suits them to ask a question for their own needs, but do little to enhance the forum.
My observations may be wrong, but this is how it appears to me. Those who do a lot of participation and make input are those who keep this forum alive.
Having said that "BAD BOY WOMBAT"
Your observations are pretty well on the mark Vic.
Now we all know that Womby is a bad boy and must do his penance by standing in the corner with his head bowed.
Ma said
11:15 PM Mar 7, 2012
Vic wrote:
While I agree that our Wombat pushes the limits sometimes on sensitive matters although not done with malicious intent (see....told you Wombat) I would like to point out that Wombat among others here who you would know keep this forum alive and kicking.
From what I have observed some who complain (and this is not pointed at anyone in particular...if the cap fits.....) contribute very little to the forum in the way of participation or giving of helpful advice, just sit on the fence unless it suits them to ask a question for their own needs, but do little to enhance the forum.
My observations may be wrong, but this is how it appears to me. Those who do a lot of participation and make input are those who keep this forum alive.
Having said that "BAD BOY WOMBAT"
You may have noticed it is over a week since I posted on any threads and I agree with Vic and in particular the second paragraph. It is because of some part time forum members and their comments that this will be my LAST post on Grey Nomads.
JRH said
11:20 PM Mar 7, 2012
Ma wrote:
Vic wrote:
While I agree that our Wombat pushes the limits sometimes on sensitive matters although not done with malicious intent (see....told you Wombat) I would like to point out that Wombat among others here who you would know keep this forum alive and kicking.
From what I have observed some who complain (and this is not pointed at anyone in particular...if the cap fits.....) contribute very little to the forum in the way of participation or giving of helpful advice, just sit on the fence unless it suits them to ask a question for their own needs, but do little to enhance the forum.
My observations may be wrong, but this is how it appears to me. Those who do a lot of participation and make input are those who keep this forum alive.
Having said that "BAD BOY WOMBAT"
You may have noticed it is over a week since I posted on any threads and I agree with Vic and in particular the second paragraph. It is because of some part time forum members and their comments that this will be my LAST post on Grey Nomads.
Gee Ma I will miss you here please don't go.
_wombat_ said
11:22 PM Mar 7, 2012
Thanks guys.
bugga, I did it wrong again, I went to the naughty corner and faced the wall with my legs crossed and said 20 times, I MUST BE A GOOD WOMBAT.
Do I have to do it all again by standing in the corner with my head bowed?
Ma Ma Ma don't do it don't go please
Dunco said
01:17 AM Mar 8, 2012
I hope this forum doesn't go wayward...like another one.....
This story is very sad, but my thoughts are that if she was taken by a croc, she should've kn0own better coming from the Territory.
And some, like me, don't post on the forum much as most things are said by others, so I don't put my two bobs worth in as it has already been said !!
_wombat_ said
01:35 AM Mar 8, 2012
Geoff n Jen wrote:
Ma wrote:
Vic wrote:
While I agree that our Wombat pushes the limits sometimes on sensitive matters although not done with malicious intent (see....told you Wombat) I would like to point out that Wombat among others here who you would know keep this forum alive and kicking.
From what I have observed some who complain (and this is not pointed at anyone in particular...if the cap fits.....) contribute very little to the forum in the way of participation or giving of helpful advice, just sit on the fence unless it suits them to ask a question for their own needs, but do little to enhance the forum.
My observations may be wrong, but this is how it appears to me. Those who do a lot of participation and make input are those who keep this forum alive.
Having said that "BAD BOY WOMBAT"
You may have noticed it is over a week since I posted on any threads and I agree with Vic and in particular the second paragraph. It is because of some part time forum members and their comments that this will be my LAST post on Grey Nomads.
Oh please reconsider Ma we would miss you too much !!!! can't we just ignore them and they might leave??
-- Edited by Geoff n Jen on Wednesday 7th of March 2012 05:25:55 PM
Do you want me to leave ?
Antique Pete said
01:49 AM Mar 8, 2012
DON'T GO MA WE NEED YOU , YOU BRAVE WOMBAT FIGHTER
Cruising Granny said
01:56 AM Mar 8, 2012
Now Ma, we've had this chat before over much worse. Please stay. I'd prefer we keep quality contributors like yourself, and keep the site forum nice, informative and entertaining as we have endeavoured to do over the years, rather than giving in to the negatives of part-time fence-sitters. Those part-timers pop in from time to time, pick a topic to blast and blast away. They sit on the sidelines. If they feel they can only criticise without contributing positives, maybe it's best they don't. The standard and comeraderie on this forum is very high and we all do our best to keep it that way. Even the low quality Wombat banter is entertaining in it's unique, quirky way. Always in good fun. ALWAYS IN GOOD FUN!!! Being outspoken or making a comment is all about freedom of speech. Not necessarily offensive. We are all free to speak, that's what a forum is all about. However, if you can't contribute constructive matters, and can only contribute negatives and criticism, maybe you'd be happier contributing to another forum.
_wombat_ said
02:11 AM Mar 8, 2012
Geoff n Jen wrote:
Nope I just reacted to Ma's post so quick in a panic and got it wrong or put it in the wrong place - I mean't the people that upset her, was it you????? I don't like to see anyone upset and if I upset you, you'll get over it I think if I've judged you right should I extract my foot now ??
-- Edited by Geoff n Jen on Wednesday 7th of March 2012 05:46:24 PM
No I don't upset people, only JRH and Vic and they cannot be considered as people
_wombat_ said
02:12 AM Mar 8, 2012
Antique Pete wrote:
DON'T GO MA WE NEED YOU , YOU BRAVE WOMBAT FIGHTER
See this link for the story;
http://www.news.com.au/top-stories/wa-woman-elaine-maxwell-61-missing-in-kakadu-croc-country/story-e6frfkp9-1226287129777
Here is a link for a few attacks in the same area (scroll down on link page)
http://ozmagic.homestead.com/australiancrocodileattacks.html
-- Edited by Vic on Tuesday 6th of March 2012 11:56:18 AM
Hope they find her soon.
-- Edited by Webmaster on Wednesday 7th of March 2012 12:17:23 PM
The front page story of woman missing in Kakado, presumed taken by a crocodile is the stuff of nightmares, just terrible.
Please, everybody, when camping remotely, stay safe!
Is that the one where they were swimming at night ? You'd have to have a death-wish to do that even in Daylight in Croc. country.
How stupid can you be.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Surely with all the publicity and signage in that country she would have taken better care.
It's very sad that someone has been lost, but once again it's about not being wise to where they are.
Tony
Oh please reconsider Ma we would miss you too much !!!! can't we just ignore them and they might leave??
-- Edited by Geoff n Jen on Wednesday 7th of March 2012 05:25:55 PM
Nope I just reacted to Ma's post so quick in a panic and got it wrong or put it in the wrong place - I mean't the people that upset her, was it you????? I don't like to see anyone upset and if I upset you, you'll get over it
I think 
if I've judged you right
should I extract my foot now ??
-- Edited by Geoff n Jen on Wednesday 7th of March 2012 05:46:24 PM
Can I answer that ?
(After you've done your time in the corner)
Ma, your posts are just as important as anyone else's here and I don't think anyone is asking anyone to leave, just giving opinions, so keep postings don't let those who aren't happy with your posts force you out.
Dunco, your posts are always most welcome, my comments were directed at those who sit on the sidelines waiting for something they can criticize without making any useful contribution to the forum.
This does NOT mean newcomers to the forum who are just learning and post when they need to ask something, later when they feel more comfortable they will post of their own accord.
I do understand that there are those who through travel or absences or are time limited do not post much so not directed at them either, this is my opinion only and all members opinions including those who complain are still entitled to their say even if we differ in our views and outlooks etc.
Apologies to Gerty and others for going way off topic. They are now saying that the woman is not from WA but the NT, see;
http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/regional/kimberley/a/-/news/13077003/woman-missing-in-kakadu-national-park/
-- Edited by Vic on Wednesday 7th of March 2012 06:06:47 PM
Ha, I got a bite, I like to highlight the fact that our government treats it's people in differant state's differently, why should NT people get in free when everybody else has to pay?
If you do a search on this site you will find other tpoic's where I have voiced my opinion, in regards to your post, you are entitled to your opinion as I am entitled to mine, and I do respect your opinion.
Hah a good for nothing Wombat.
OK done that what next?
Hi all,
I have edited Wombat's initial comments about park entry fees. Although I'm sure that Wombat did not mean any harm, I can understand why people may find this inappropriate.
No problems Cindy
While I agree that our Wombat pushes the limits sometimes on sensitive matters although not done with malicious intent (see....told you Wombat) I would like to point out that Wombat among others here who you would know keep this forum alive and kicking.
From what I have observed some who complain (and this is not pointed at anyone in particular...if the cap fits.....) contribute very little to the forum in the way of participation or giving of helpful advice, just sit on the fence unless it suits them to ask a question for their own needs, but do little to enhance the forum.
My observations may be wrong, but this is how it appears to me. Those who do a lot of participation and make input are those who keep this forum alive.
Having said that "BAD BOY WOMBAT"
Your observations are pretty well on the mark Vic.
Now we all know that Womby is a bad boy and must do his penance by standing in the corner with his head bowed.
You may have noticed it is over a week since I posted on any threads and I agree with Vic and in particular the second paragraph. It is because of some part time forum members and their comments that this will be my LAST post on Grey Nomads.
Gee Ma I will miss you here please don't go.
Thanks guys.
bugga, I did it wrong again, I went to the naughty corner and faced the wall with my legs crossed and said 20 times, I MUST BE A GOOD WOMBAT.
Do I have to do it all again by standing in the corner with my head bowed?
Ma Ma Ma don't do it don't go please
This story is very sad, but my thoughts are that if she was taken by a croc, she should've kn0own better coming from the Territory.
And some, like me, don't post on the forum much as most things are said by others, so I don't put my two bobs worth in as it has already been said !!
Do you want me to leave ?
I'd prefer we keep quality contributors like yourself, and keep the site forum nice, informative and entertaining as we have endeavoured to do over the years, rather than giving in to the negatives of part-time fence-sitters.
Those part-timers pop in from time to time, pick a topic to blast and blast away. They sit on the sidelines. If they feel they can only criticise without contributing positives, maybe it's best they don't.
The standard and comeraderie on this forum is very high and we all do our best to keep it that way. Even the low quality Wombat banter is entertaining in it's unique, quirky way. Always in good fun. ALWAYS IN GOOD FUN!!!
Being outspoken or making a comment is all about freedom of speech. Not necessarily offensive.
We are all free to speak, that's what a forum is all about. However, if you can't contribute constructive matters, and can only contribute negatives and criticism, maybe you'd be happier contributing to another forum.
No I don't upset people, only JRH and Vic and they cannot be considered as people
Hey, Ma's a mate of mine or she was
