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Happy birthday mate. Hope you have/had a good one. Cheers Graeme

Nice ones Gerold! Cheers Graeme

A very happy birthday to you Carlos, enjoy your day mate! Cheers Graeme

Ha ha, don't let Wayne see that, 1966 was the last time they won the World Cup

Woohoo. A very happy birthday to you mate! Hope you have a great special day Gumby (Grandad) Cheers Graeme

Birthday wishes to you mate. Enjoy your special day Smudger! Cheers Graeme

Good on her mate. That's a great shot, do you remember where that riverbank below is? Cheers Graeme

I selfishly like it on my Friday wakeup Rodger, ie wait a few more hours until the east coast of Oz is asleep. It's a signal that my working week is coming to an end and only 8 or so hours before my Friday night beverage after work. You did ask?!

In a word - no. Left my birth country when I was nearly 18. Funnily enough two of my school mates from Zimbabwe immigrated to the same city (Brisbane) in Oz within months of my family. We hung out for about a year then drifted apart. My mum who is in her 80's keeps me updated on them through Facebook which I do not subscribe to. Have not had any contact for 15+ years. I do enjoy it when I hear of lifelong mates who have experienced the highs and lows of each others lives. My brother in law being an example, some of his stories are worth publishing!

These look amazing Marcus! Can't wait mate. Cheers Graeme

Happy birthday Don! Cheers Graeme

We'll done Carlos!

Hope Ayisha(sp) and Mr Rolo, sorry mate for the spelling of your daughter's name spoil you!

You could only purchase flightsim software on a disc

My dad was always quoting Inspector Clusoe lines!

A very happy birthday to you Emmsie, hope your special day is nice young man. Cheers Graeme

Enjoying your trip Gerold! Cheers Graeme

They had telephone directories in phone booths. Do you remember when........

Brilliant shots Carlos. I'll be purchasing this one! Cheers Graeme

For our American friends. There are generally two games in Oz played mainly through the winter months. There is AFL (Aussie Rules Football) which is more popular in Western Australia, South Australia, Northern Territory, Tasmania and the where the money is in Victoria. AFL a sport peculiar to Australia although it shares some of the rules of Gaelic Football in Ireland. There are two Rugby codes, those being Rugby League which is predominantly played in NSW and QLD in Oz and mainly the northern counties of the UK - and a bit in New Zealand. The other rugby code is Rugby Union (the game they play in Heaven). This code is a bit more global being played in Africa, South America, UK and Europe, Japan, Oz (NSW/QLD) and NZ and Oceania. Both codes originated in the UK but have some different rules. Over the years the New Zealand All Blacks have been the powerhouse of Rugby Union. My personal player of all time being Richie McCaw During summer all states and territories unite and play cricket!

That's exactly what he said he needs Gumby!

My son got his security clearance for his new job as a ramp agent at Gold Coast Airport. This is a picture he sent of his "boss" and the first plane he had to work on inside the cargo hold this afternoon, said it was very cramped and hard on his knees. He's only 23!

Another great topic Rodge! As well as my beloved local, geographical sports, rugby and cricket (currently watching West Indies v Oz on a Friday night) I love watching the winter sports from Europe and North America. Snow has always fascinated me. There are the non conventional sports such as drone racing that I'll watch if I see it on. Perhaps not outside my geographical zone but a global sport is F1. I never miss a race be it live or replay. Cheers mates Graeme

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