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jules47


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mary pppins.pngGaryKelly wrote:

I have no intention of being anywhere near FNQ during the cyclone season but I do have an umbrella in PJ just in case.

 Gary - if you used an umbrella in cyclone season you would be flying through the air like Mary Poppins.



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bill12 wrote:

See, 40 years of being a skipper, and making my own forcasts weren,t wasted, thank god.Tmrow will be the worst day, with biggest tide of the year, and a storm surge happening at the same time.Will ring friends in the morning.The ferrys to Magnetic island stopped at midday. Hope there,s not too much damage. Bill

 I would put my money on you being right Bill. I hope it does no damage.



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Hi 

 The  weather  is fine  here  in Rocky   , so it is very safe  to travel  as far north  as here

But .... !  the wind  is  a shocker   , not good  for the awning .

I'm getting itchy feet  I  need  to  go some where  very soon  , somewhere  not too far away   (.....   any suggestions  ?    )

because   nI will be at the Waruma   dam  in early April

cheers  from  Paul



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Looks as though Townsville dodged the bullet,but Bowen got it, T/C Dylan,cat2, crossed the coast nr Bowen early this Morning. Will Ring my 83 year olduncle who lives just nth of Bowen at first light.Bill

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Well Bill your assessment was right and mine was wrong. I didn't think from the information I had it would turn into a full blown Cyclone. I haven't read the news on Nth. Qld. yet, but I hope all is ok for you and family and all people in the affected areas.



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I just rang my 84 yearold uncle at Merinda, justnth of Blowen, and he said he had no damage, but the road is cut sth .Am at Blunderberg, on my way to Cooloola cove, Rainbow beach to visit friends. Will probably be at my sisters place at Pomona tonight, and stay for a few days.Weather seems tobe getting better as I go south.See ya on the track, Bill

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Made it to Pomona,and the b.i.l. is working of 4 Harleys in his shed. Most people have one Harley - he has 4! 2 road kings and couple of Project bikes. One of the road kings is a beauty and I wouldn,t mind having it myself. Will probably go out to Harry Springs Hut, on the upper Noosa river to fish for bass over the weekend. Willbein the area for about a week, and then down to Redcliffe for the Broncos vs Cowboys trial game.Give me a pm if you are in the area. See ya soon, Bill.

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Went down to Johnnos landing on the Noosa river for a look , and there are plenty of people there, some of them a bit feral looking, but it seems a nice spot down by the river. The last 1 klm or so is dirt, but not too bad.Might try it next time. Going to a barby tnight, and will go up to Harrys hut on the upper nooser. to catch a few bass,tommorrow. The road in is a roughtrack,but it keeps the riff raff out.Will post if I have signal



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I take it riff raff can't afford 4WDs, Bill. Anyway, good luck with the fishing.

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Photo295.jpgPhoto297.jpgwent toHarry Spring hut , up in the upper Noosa river.the trackwasn,t too bad. Its been dry downhere, recently. Onlyoneproblem-I couldn,t get the boat in.Qld Natparks has blocked all access except to canoes or kayaks with large logs, and backing out I damaged my outboard motor.What a pain!So back to my sisters place. I will try to get parts today, Still upper Noosa river is a lovely place.



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Am at Redcliffe, one of my old stamping grounds , as I have had my fill of Noosa, and their world supply of roundabouts.Still a nice spot, but a bit too many people for me. Will have a cuppa with Scarborough Pete, and tmrow, go to the Dolphins oval for the Cowboys vs Broncos trial match. My rellies are all Broncos supporters, but I have Howdy hat and my Cowboys uniform. Go the Cowboys.Sunday, I,m off the see Beth at Logan, Then heading further south.Will post further down the track. Bill

ps had cuppa with Pete n Gail, done a little fishin off Woody point pier,and am now out in front of the TS Moreton bay. a nice area close to the water.Am going to watch the 20/20 final, and stay for the night.Go theScorchers. Bill



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Went to the Cowboys vs Broncos Game at Redcliffe , and had a great time. All the rellies were there, inc Sister and BIL, son and grandkids,and they were all disappointed as the Cowboys won 32  to 4 !Wore my Howdy hat, and then made my sister, who is a rabbid Broncos supporter, to wear It as a bet if Cowboys won.Great game. Has a cuppa with Beth54 at Logan, this morning and am now at Stotts Is. Reserve, with the Chooks.Photo307.jpg



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Those chooks at Stotts wake you up at 3am!!!!!!!! Right outside the bedroom window!!!!!!

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Photo309.jpgAm at Wooli, a lovely little place 50 odd klms from Grafton on the coast. Got 2 nice bream in the river, and will stay and have a go later. tried for some beach worms , butnone about. Will have a go for a jewfish , tonight. $4.50 for a loaf of bread.Willbe here for the night. Bill



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Well done.

Wooli is a long way in from the highway, not much in the way of shopping centres there that I could see.



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Yes , that,s the way I like it.The less people, equals more fish.It has the usual bowls club , post office, gen store, and fishing shop. Off to Taree tmrow.Bill

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