As it was, or were, or ,-----Infrastructure, payment to the pollies
Bridgee said
04:34 PM Jan 13, 2009
tonyd wrote:
Bridgee: Point taken about the handouts from Dudd. We did not do too well: Mrs Tony got $100 from the WA State government. And when I turned 65 a couple of months ago, my present from Canberra was ... wait for it ... a bowel cancer testing kit! I know they mean well, but I would have preferred the $1400. Cheers, Tony.
Yep I can relate to that Tony. I recently filled my claim in for the $100.00 Seniors grant from the state govt and Mrs Bridgee's 55th pressie was a bowel cancer kit.
Either way, none of them will really help us get out of the s***t !!
By the way does anyone know the reason 50, 55 and 65 year olds get the kit and not 60 year olds?
Wombat 280 said
06:26 PM Jan 13, 2009
They are only National Parks in name nothing National about their running or organization.
The way it is going here in NSW we will be lucky if there are any parks left to access in 12 months if the Dark Greens get their way. Every day there are more and more lock outs or closed access routes.
In NSW they have become good places for feral animals and bush fires.
Cruising Granny said
11:28 PM Jan 13, 2009
As I travel around our "free" land, I too am getting peeved by the charges inflicted on those who choose to enjoy special features. In 2007 the Monkey Mia charge was $7 for a 24hr car park ticket. Guests of the resort/caravan park acces the beach for free. There is no guarantee the dolphins will be there for any feeds. the rangers who supervise the feediing say the dolphins are usually there for the first morning feed, but they are not always there during the day. Therre is a similar attraction at Bunbury which is much cheaper, and the likelyhood of seeing dolphins is much higher. It cost me, a pensioner $14 to enter the butterfly house at Kuranda in the rainforest west of Cairns. For my money I joined a group which was escorted by a guide who told of the feeding and mating habits of butterfiles, and then guided the group out of the complex to make way for the next group. There was no facility for sitting to enjoy the beauty and the atmosphere. The other attractions in Kuranda also cost $15 per head, and $14 concession. Woop, woop! Many parks in Qld don't provide rubbish bins. Visitors are encouraged to take their rubbish with them. And the loos are "eco-bio" loos. Less maintenance, and Rangers' valuable time. Some parks are therefore not user-friendly. It does pay to do your homework on these things to choose where you get the most for your money. Thanks to everyone for the hint to obtain park passes before arriving. I'll certainly make sure I'm prepared. Cheers Granny
-- Edited by Cruising Granny at 22:30, 2009-01-13
Basil Faulty said
08:56 PM Jan 14, 2009
Cruising Granny wrote:
As I travel around our "free" land, I too am getting peeved by the charges inflicted on those who choose to enjoy special features. In 2007 the Monkey Mia charge was $7 for a 24hr car park ticket. Guests of the resort/caravan park acces the beach for free. There is no guarantee the dolphins will be there for any feeds. the rangers who supervise the feediing say the dolphins are usually there for the first morning feed, but they are not always there during the day. Therre is a similar attraction at Bunbury which is much cheaper, and the likelyhood of seeing dolphins is much higher. It cost me, a pensioner $14 to enter the butterfly house at Kuranda in the rainforest west of Cairns. For my money I joined a group which was escorted by a guide who told of the feeding and mating habits of butterfiles, and then guided the group out of the complex to make way for the next group. There was no facility for sitting to enjoy the beauty and the atmosphere. The other attractions in Kuranda also cost $15 per head, and $14 concession. Woop, woop! Many parks in Qld don't provide rubbish bins. Visitors are encouraged to take their rubbish with them. And the loos are "eco-bio" loos. Less maintenance, and Rangers' valuable time. Some parks are therefore not user-friendly. It does pay to do your homework on these things to choose where you get the most for your money. Thanks to everyone for the hint to obtain park passes before arriving. I'll certainly make sure I'm prepared. Cheers Granny
-- Edited by Cruising Granny at 22:30, 2009-01-13
Where have Ya been Granny, I miss your incisive wit and charm.... Yep I too think KURANDA is the "ripp off totale" . Thanks for the tip off re the dolphins, I'll try Bunbury when over that way...
Either way, none of them will really help us get out of the s***t !!
By the way does anyone know the reason 50, 55 and 65 year olds get the kit and not 60 year olds?
In 2007 the Monkey Mia charge was $7 for a 24hr car park ticket. Guests of the resort/caravan park acces the beach for free. There is no guarantee the dolphins will be there for any feeds. the rangers who supervise the feediing say the dolphins are usually there for the first morning feed, but they are not always there during the day.
Therre is a similar attraction at Bunbury which is much cheaper, and the likelyhood of seeing dolphins is much higher.
It cost me, a pensioner $14 to enter the butterfly house at Kuranda in the rainforest west of Cairns. For my money I joined a group which was escorted by a guide who told of the feeding and mating habits of butterfiles, and then guided the group out of the complex to make way for the next group. There was no facility for sitting to enjoy the beauty and the atmosphere. The other attractions in Kuranda also cost $15 per head, and $14 concession. Woop, woop!
Many parks in Qld don't provide rubbish bins. Visitors are encouraged to take their rubbish with them. And the loos are "eco-bio" loos. Less maintenance, and Rangers' valuable time. Some parks are therefore not user-friendly. It does pay to do your homework on these things to choose where you get the most for your money.
Thanks to everyone for the hint to obtain park passes before arriving. I'll certainly make sure I'm prepared.
Cheers Granny
-- Edited by Cruising Granny at 22:30, 2009-01-13