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Submitted: Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 18:36
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Bonz (Vic)
I was reading today some sandgroper advice for Footie and his mate with accessories see Post 34727 and it bought a tear to the eye.
Now many of you know our tragic news of last year and how we were cared for and helped out by Bob and Belinda at
Innamincka Trading Post.
Well if I ever hear of anyone going past there I ask them to remember us to Bob and Belinda and give Belinda a cuddle from us.
Today I got an email from a remote cuddler heading up that way soon, The body of the email said, and I quote:
"Who is it I have to pash at
Innamincka?"
Amidst the crappiest of things to happen, Bob and Belinda were a light in a dark night. EO people are the
beacon of our lives. To the Phantom Pasher, I salute you, my smile couldn't be wider or my pants drier.
Thankyou
Reply By: Rosco - Qld - Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 19:48
Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 19:48
Mate
She's going to be busy. I'll stand in the queue next month.
Cheers
Rosco
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Reply By: Bonz (Vic) - Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 20:53
Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 20:53
Thanx Rosco, I am sure she will be overwhelmed, and then maybe she wont, Belinda dn Bob are the salt of the earth mate.
And to other don't be frightened to reply, nothing can upset us. :) Things are starting to look up for the Clan Barby.
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Reply By: Geoff (Newcastle, NSW) - Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 21:09
Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 21:09
Hi Bonz,
I won't be in the "pash queue" this year but plan to be in it on your behalf next year.
Geoff.
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 21:13
Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 21:13
Thanx Geoff, I must re-uterate, a cuddle is all I ask for, some Phantom's take the cuddle a tad farther :) Most honoured you would greet Bob and Belinda for us!
Thanx
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Follow Up By: Geoff (Newcastle, NSW) - Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 21:26
Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 21:26
Got the picture,
Geoff.
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 22:22
Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 22:22
I am sure Belinda would love a cuddle tho
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Reply By: Member - Crazie (VIC) - Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 21:41
Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 21:41
Is there a line to pash you?
I
have done the trading post and am looking for more hahaha
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Follow Up By: Mad Dog (Australia) - Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 22:07
Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 22:07
Jeepers Creepers... pash Bonz
hahaha
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 22:20
Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 22:20
yes there is, its behind the big bloke with the cute partner
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 22:21
Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 22:21
We got a letter from Belinda and she mentioned you Ads, rightened the carp out of her until she realised it was from us
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Follow Up By: Member - Crazie (VIC) - Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 22:24
Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 22:24
Just out there to try new things Ray hahaha,
Bonz-a-rellie
did the same to Ruth hahaha her hug was from Lyn......... Cute partner...i will let her know, she can line up behind me hahha
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 22:36
Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 22:36
lol you let her know then mate
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Follow Up By: Mad Dog (Australia) - Friday, Jun 09, 2006 at 17:59
Friday, Jun 09, 2006 at 17:59
>Just out there to try new things Ray hahaha
oh yeah ok then, have fun......oh dear I must be getting old I think
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Reply By: Mark (Geelong) - Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 22:22
Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 22:22
All things going
well I hope to be up through there about the 3 or 4th of next month
I will pass on your regards
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 22:24
Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 22:24
Thanx Mark much obliged, I used to be a Hamlyn Heights boy!
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Reply By: Mark (Geelong) - Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 22:31
Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 22:31
What a coincidence that is where i live
Tahara St
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 22:34
Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 22:34
My sister in Law is in Hennessey Ave AMAZING
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Reply By: Waynepd (NSW) - Friday, Jun 09, 2006 at 10:48
Friday, Jun 09, 2006 at 10:48
Bonz mate,
Having already given Belinda a cuddle last July, I can't wait to go back up there and have another one. As you say they (Belinda and Bob) are the best type of outback characters, friendly and helpful but most of all they remember you Bonz with great affection and respect.
There was a little reservation at first, if you ever meet me you might understand that better. I am a little scruffy especially when
camping away from civilisation, but once I mentioned you and they realised who i was talking about, Belinda allbut leaped over the counter to give me/you a cuddle.
Does that make me the inaugural cuddler, if so that makes me so very proud.
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Friday, Jun 09, 2006 at 17:44
Friday, Jun 09, 2006 at 17:44
Yes Wayne I do believe you were the inaugural remote cuddler, thankyou agaon
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Reply By: Jo and Mark - Saturday, Jun 10, 2006 at 07:54
Saturday, Jun 10, 2006 at 07:54
Heyyyyyyyyyyyyy it's the Fonzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
oppssss it's Bonzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!!
Well hey Bonz! It has been a while now since you were around, it is great to see you back!
You been having fun?
Jo
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Saturday, Jun 10, 2006 at 09:28
Saturday, Jun 10, 2006 at 09:28
heeeeeeeeeeeeyyyyyyyy hahahahaha yes life has been pleasant and I have been around, for many bits here and there, good to hear from you Jo.
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Follow Up By: Jo and Mark - Saturday, Jun 10, 2006 at 09:32
Saturday, Jun 10, 2006 at 09:32
So what ya been up to Bonz since i haven't seen you around for a bit?
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Sunday, Jun 11, 2006 at 18:26
Sunday, Jun 11, 2006 at 18:26
well a little bit, been to Fiji and to the Outback challenge and now off to Europe for 5 weeks and in between all that have been fittin gin a bit of work here and there, new job, same company and thats about it
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Follow Up By: Jo and Mark - Monday, Jun 12, 2006 at 21:07
Monday, Jun 12, 2006 at 21:07
Sounds like you have and are being a bit of a Leyland Brother!
My mum in law is back to Fiji tomorrow, she was only there 2 weeks ago and late last year. She loves the place and the people. Now off to Europe! all this time off work... heck Bonz whatcha do for a living that lets you get all this time off???!! and still afford to buy 4wd toys!
We travelled over the border down to NSW today, Fingal Heads for a day of
fishing. 6 fish in total but nothing keepable.
Yesterday we went to the caravan/
camping show. Not too bad. Got to drool over a few camper trailers..... have a hissy fit over their ridiculous charge for lunch!
All round, a good weekend. time to relax with a cuppa and my seperation anxiety disorder cat will not get off my lap!!!!!
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