where are they?

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does anyone know where those big rocks are that have 2 side by side with one going over the top of them like a roof??? there a heap of them or something???

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Reply By: Member - MUZBRY VIC) - Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 14:50

Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 14:50
Gday
They are in England and called "STONE HENGE" Just take the main road out of the airport and head towards the south west.
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Follow Up By: Laura B - Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 14:52

Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 14:52
doh!!! Massive DOH!!!!

i thought they were in S.A and told hubby we'll go visit them!!DOH DOH DOH DOH DOH!!!!

Sounds like Im up for a disappointed Hubby!!

Thanks!DOH again!!

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Follow Up By: Laura B - Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 14:55

Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 14:55
well didnt i just stuff up!!

told him that and he said "ueah not them ones but the ones where the ground has eroded away and there are just rocks or boulders sticking ou of the ground about 6 foot high or something...."

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Follow Up By: Wombat - Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 15:15

Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 15:15
I think you can tell hubby that he's not quite correct.

Stonehenge is a Neolithic and Bronze Age megalithic monument located near Amesbury in the English county of Wiltshire, about 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Salisbury. It is composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones and is one of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world. Archaeologists think the standing stones were erected between 2500 BC and 2000 BC although the surrounding circular earth bank and ditch, which constitute the earliest phase of the monument, have been dated to about 3100 BC.

The site and its surroundings were added to the UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1986 and it is also a legally protected Scheduled Ancient Monument. Stonehenge itself is owned and managed by English Heritage whilst the surrounding downland is owned by the National Trust.

Stonehenge is located at 51°10?43.9?N, 1°49?31.6?W.
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Follow Up By: Member - MUZBRY VIC) - Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 16:23

Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 16:23
Gday Wambat
I was there in 1996 and had a good look. All you say is true ....I am just glad that i didn't ask for a lecture.
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Follow Up By: Member - MUZBRY VIC) - Thursday, Apr 13, 2006 at 07:25

Thursday, Apr 13, 2006 at 07:25
Wambat are you there?
Sorry about my answer..it sounded a bit sarcastic,,didn't mean to
My wife and i were there in 1996 and had a wonderful time in all of England and Scotland.Not a thing went wrong and much enjoyment was had.We saw all the things that we set out to and did 3800 or so milesin 5 weeks.Our friends in Wallingford could not belive the miles we did
Again sorry
Murray
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Follow Up By: Wombat - Thursday, Apr 13, 2006 at 16:25

Thursday, Apr 13, 2006 at 16:25
No need for the apology Murray (don't you know us Wombat's have very thick skins), I didn't read any sarcasm in your reply. It sounds like your UK sojourn was a ball.
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Follow Up By: Member - MUZBRY VIC) - Thursday, Apr 13, 2006 at 16:39

Thursday, Apr 13, 2006 at 16:39
Gday
We always said that we would go back any time ,,but the big $$$$$ is the problem.
Thanks Wambat
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Thursday, Apr 13, 2006 at 20:19

Thursday, Apr 13, 2006 at 20:19
I saw the sarcasm and thought it totally appropriate Muz :)
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Reply By: Wombat - Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 14:53

Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 14:53
!MPG:4!
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Follow Up By: Member - bushfix - Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 15:28

Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 15:28
in ancient times......(any tappers out there?)
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Reply By: TerraFirma - Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 15:38

Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 15:38
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Reply By: Notso - Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 15:59

Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 15:59
You're not talking about the Devils marbles are you?

North of Alice springs on the way to Tennant Creek
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Follow Up By: Qlddisco - Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 17:29

Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 17:29
was thinking the same thing !! Devils marbles mayb
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Reply By: JJ - Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 16:16

Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 16:16
Laura, you could be thinking of Murphy's Haystacks in SA about halfway between Streaky Bay and Port Kenny. Slightly higher than six foot by a long shot, & I don't know about balancing ones,as we didn't have time to explore all.Facinating and very interesting, none-the-less.
There's the Devils Marbles in NT and also Stonehenge (or Balancing Rock Fromations) near Glen Innes NSW, but I think these are man-made & something to do with Celtic culture (?)
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Reply By: Member - John - Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 17:42

Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 17:42
Murphy's Haystacks, Eyre Peninsula SA
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Follow Up By: Member - Bill S (NSW) - Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 17:54

Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 17:54
Two Big rocks, Victoria and they are called SISTERS ROCKS two big rocks and nothing else
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 20:54

Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 20:54
and if you fit a Fitch to the rocks, they become the Ritz Carlton.
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Follow Up By: Footloose - Thursday, Apr 13, 2006 at 09:13

Thursday, Apr 13, 2006 at 09:13
Truckster, you made me laugh with that one ! But you forgot to mention the discount you get when you add a HiClone.
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Follow Up By: OLDMAGPIE - Thursday, Apr 13, 2006 at 17:33

Thursday, Apr 13, 2006 at 17:33
im gunna rock, rock rock around the clock toniiiiight ! who was that?
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Follow Up By: Footloose - Thursday, Apr 13, 2006 at 18:20

Thursday, Apr 13, 2006 at 18:20
J OK ?
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Follow Up By: OLDMAGPIE - Saturday, Apr 15, 2006 at 12:03

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bill haley & the comets?
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Reply By: Member - vivien C (VIC) - Monday, Apr 24, 2006 at 19:40

Monday, Apr 24, 2006 at 19:40
Dear Laura,

I know you asked this question a while ago but I came across a piece in a book I'm reading...the problem is that it's in WA. Near Dampier ..on the Burrup Peninsula there are The Standing Stones. "Shards of narrow stone had been selected and wedged in an upright position, silhoutted against the clear blue sky on top of the ridge. There was no way they could have been a natural phenomenon." This area is also where you can find petroglyphs..Aboriginal rock carvings. Anyway, thought I'd just send this to you in case it is what your husband might have been talking about.
I've been to Murphy's Haystacks in SA. They are more like big loaves of round bread in distorted shapes..if that makes sense!! The area is lovely though and they are well worth going to see.
Good luck with all your holiday plans. We are heading off last week July/first week August and can't wait.

Happy travels

Vivien C
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Reply By: fergus - Monday, Apr 24, 2006 at 21:05

Monday, Apr 24, 2006 at 21:05
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