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Stickandrudderman goes down under!
« on: January 29, 2019, 21:48:12 »
Heads up; I’ll be in Australia for the whole of November. Primarily Brisbane based but might get about a bit!

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Re: Stickandrudderman goes down under!
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2019, 08:37:55 »
Hey Stick

If you manage to come down Sydney way please don't hesitate to reach out and contact me !!! Would be great to meet up !

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Re: Stickandrudderman goes down under!
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2019, 20:16:04 »
Colin,


I am in Melbourne and will happily show you the town if you are able to get down south.


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Re: Stickandrudderman goes down under!
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2019, 05:41:24 »
Same with me Stick,Sydney, Melbourne, invites, although i am  close to brisbane, just over
an hour south to gold coast , keep in contact glad to help you in any way,and spend a day ,
down here on the coast, bring your swim suit,and we can talk  Pagodas. etc.    Wayne.

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Re: Stickandrudderman goes down under!
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2019, 14:40:51 »
I hope your taking the time to cross the ditch and visit little old New Zealand as well Stick.  More than welcome to come stay and sample a bit of Kiwi hospitality.
Andy Burns, Auckland New Zealand
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Re: Stickandrudderman goes down under!
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2019, 14:45:11 »
Thanks Garry, Wayne and Franjo.
The thought has crossed my mind Andy!

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Re: Stickandrudderman goes down under!
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2019, 05:36:59 »
Make it happen.  Do you want to be picked up from the airport in a 113 or a 108
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Re: Stickandrudderman goes down under!
« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2019, 16:11:13 »
Garry,
looks like I will be in Melbourne for a week!
Colin

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Re: Stickandrudderman goes down under!
« Reply #8 on: July 19, 2019, 16:52:09 »
Stick,

Garry is on the road in the US of A right now, as part of his grand tour, finishing at PagodaFest. He may not have a connection for his usual quick response.
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Re: Stickandrudderman goes down under!
« Reply #9 on: July 19, 2019, 20:17:34 »
Hi Colin.


Sounds good. I will be back in Melbourne mid October so will be there in November and will be happy to show you around etc. When it is closer to the time, let me know your timing so i make sure that i can arrange a gathering.


Jon, I know Oregon is like the back waters to you southerners, but i have found a place with internet.  Mind you my phone has not worked for days!!!!!!!
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Re: Stickandrudderman goes down under!
« Reply #10 on: August 10, 2019, 19:41:56 »
Colin,

More than happy to buy you a beer (or two) and show you about. Please give me a call closer to the time - we also have a guest room if you wear out your welcome where you intend to stay :)

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Re: Stickandrudderman goes down under!
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2019, 06:52:56 »
Currently on a driving tour of the South Island of New Zealand, (sorry Andy, won't make it to the North Island) and although I haven't seen any old Mercs of any description, it's clear that the Kiwis love their classic cars!

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Re: Stickandrudderman goes down under!
« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2019, 18:17:28 »
Nearly 14 years ago we arrived in Christchurch and rented a Mk2 Jag to bimble up to Blenheim
It broke down in the middle of nowhere (the main road north), which with wife and newborn aboard was not ideal. But we did get to spend an extra day in Christchurch which was a lovely city (pre-eathquakes) and I bought a jumper. Which I am wearing today!
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Re: Stickandrudderman goes down under!
« Reply #13 on: November 28, 2019, 09:40:40 »
It was great to meet George and his wife Jan who were kind enough to put me up for the night. Thanks to you both for your warm Australian hospitality.