Vic wrote:

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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

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 Hope they find her soon.

-- Edited by Webmaster on Wednesday 7th of March 2012 12:17:23 PM

Funny with all the signs around people still do silly things, we know and have seen it .

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.

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.

Ma wrote:

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Vic wrote:

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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"  

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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.

 

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 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

_wombat_ wrote:

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 Do you want me to leave ?

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 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

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.

Dougwe wrote:

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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.

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 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.

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"  

Vic wrote:

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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"  

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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.

 

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

Geoff n Jen wrote:

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Ma wrote:

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Vic wrote:

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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"  

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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.

 

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 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

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 Do you want me to leave ?

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.