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     86129squids |
Oh wow... just ran across this story. Be careful, John. https://www.npr.org/2019/11/13/778827522/tinder-bo x-like-conditions-fuel-catastrophic-bushfires-in-a ustralia | ||
| Crusty |
I've known about the fires for a while. I'm in almost daily communication with Melia and she's keeping me up to date. With the bans in effect, we won't be able to do any outdoor cooking, so no BBQ. Still; I'm looking forward to going. If I can't cook on the grill, then I'll just have to go over to Fernvale and get a supremely delicious steak sandwich for lunch as compensation. I'm really looking forward to having a cup of fresh ground Kenya coffee out on the veranda in the early morning, while watching kangaroos grazing in the field beside the house. It's a nice way to start the day. | ||
| Ourdee |
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| Crusty |
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| Ourdee |
FIVE DAYS!5 days! | ||
| Pwnzor |
Anticipation is overwhelming right now. | ||
| Crusty |
You don't know the half of it! | ||
| Crusty |
. (Message edited by Crusty on November 16, 2019) | ||
| Ourdee |
....... (Message edited by ourdee on November 16, 2019) | ||
| Crusty |
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| Zac4mac |
John, have a Blast. Pix or it didn't happen. Z | ||
| 86129squids |
 +1000!! | ||
| Ourdee |
Just 4 days, less than 100 hours..... | ||
| Crusty |
T Minus Four I’m excited. I’m doing everything I can think of to make the trip go smoothly. My Passport is safely stashed in my carry-on bag. Most of my clothes are packed, as is the stuff I’m bringing for everyone there; cans of B&M beans, Skyline Chili, a whole bunch of little toys, a bigger bunch of candy, etc. There’s a 23 Kilo (50 Lbs.) limit per bag, and my bag is pretty close to that limit. There isn’t a whole lot left to do to get ready. I have to test my blood on Monday (OOH! I can’t forget to pack my testing kit!) And I have my Physical on Tuesday morning. I also have to go by the Post Office and put a hold on my mail delivery. On Wednesday morning, I’ll wash my sheets and the dirty clothes that I won’t be bringing (that way, I’ll have a bed with clean sheets and clean clothes to wear waiting when I get back. I have to remember to turn the Water Heater to its “Vacation” setting and turn the thermostat for the furnace down to 50 degrees. My Internet will be on Hold which only costs me $5.00/ month. I’ll shut off the power to the modem and save a few cents on that, as well. David’s going to mail out my Christmas cards for me. I addressed and stamped them already, so all he has to do is bring them to the Post Office. David’s also driving me to the Airport on Wednesday. I will be very careful to not let him get anywhere near my bag. Maybe I haven’t gotten him back for that little “Gift” he put in my suitcase when I went to Nairobi, but I haven’t forgotten; and I sure as hell don’t want a repeat of that situation. Come to think of it, David’s gotten me on a few occasions that I haven’t gotten him back for. Either I must be slipping, or he’s that much better at it than I am. Probably both. So for now, I’m just marking time. I’m trying to make sure I dot all my Ts and cross all my Is. I’m so wound up that I can’t even enjoy a movie. After just a few minutes, I get antsy and lose concentration. I’m just trying to focus on the fact that in a few days, I’ll be in 95 degree temperatures and getting a lot of sun. I’ll get a Flat White coffee at the Café 33 in Gatton and just marvel at the fact that I’m back in Queensland. I really love my life sometimes! | ||
| Buellish |
"I really love my life sometimes!" Amen brother! | ||
| Crusty |
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