Ode to Exploroz

Submitted: Tuesday, Dec 23, 2003 at 21:12
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Sitting at my computer, pondering the year that was;
I thought of my good mates, my Friends on exploroz.

Yes we want to travel, more than you could know;
Hard to make the time you know, and I need more dough.
Sitting at my computer, I live out my dreams;
And my wish to travel Oz is closer than it seems.

Our land is big and beautiful – like you forumites;
With plains and rains and caves you know full of stalactites.
There’s deserts and there’s mountains; reaching to the sky;
I know I’ll never see them all before the day I die.

We all love our fourbies, more than we love ourselves;
Maybe something for our fourby, from Santa and his elves.
Our friends might think us bonkers, but we don’t care because;
Someone understands it all; our friends on Exploroz.

Spread around Australia, with pretty old ball names;
We share the things we think we know, and play silly games.
Advice is real invaluable, that’s to say the least;
The stuff that I have learned, is a veritable feast.

To all you odd balls out there, people just like me;
See you on the road one day, and maybe share some tea.
A very Merry Christmas, a Good New Year because;
Your are all my mates now, my friends on Exploroz.

Cheers

Andrew

My Toy - 2001 Landcruiser 100S Turbo Diesel
"We do not stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing"
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Reply By: GOB member vic - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2003 at 21:27

Tuesday, Dec 23, 2003 at 21:27
thank you and a merry christmas and prosperous new year to you and your family

all the best
steveimagine a 03 gu 4.2tdin the picture
as i am having trouble sizing the picture
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Follow Up By: Members - Andrew & Jen - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2003 at 22:10

Tuesday, Dec 23, 2003 at 22:10
Thanks Gob - hope you find a GU in that photo.... I am looking for my Prosperous New Year - but it seems all I ever find are the Christmas credit card bills.My Toy - 2001 Landcruiser 100S Turbo Diesel
"We do not stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing"
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Reply By: Member - JohnR - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2003 at 21:42

Tuesday, Dec 23, 2003 at 21:42
Andrew and Jen,

All the very best to you folks too, could not express it better myself. Feel compelled to say well done as we all have some things in common even if it is to learn from those more experienced around us.

Merry Chrstmas and a prosperous new Year to all contributers.
Regards

JohnR - Not enough of the right travelling, some here..... some over there.......
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Follow Up By: Members - Andrew & Jen - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2003 at 22:11

Tuesday, Dec 23, 2003 at 22:11
You look like you have a pretty good setup. Have a great Christmas JohnMy Toy - 2001 Landcruiser 100S Turbo Diesel
"We do not stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing"
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Reply By: Member - Al & Mrs Al (Vic) - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2003 at 21:45

Tuesday, Dec 23, 2003 at 21:45
Andrew....

am I your mate too, or just your Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa !!!

Lyn

nice ode by the way..Merry Christmas & a safe and happy New Year





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Follow Up By: Members - Andrew & Jen - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2003 at 21:51

Tuesday, Dec 23, 2003 at 21:51
Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.
I was going to say something in the ode like.......

Some are old and cranky, some way past their best;
Like poor old Maaa; with her very saggy .......and then I went blank and couldn't think of what rhymed.

So are you my mate...............don't think I should be too friendly.......... but yes!!

AndrewMy Toy - 2001 Landcruiser 100S Turbo Diesel
"We do not stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing"
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Follow Up By: Member - Al & Mrs Al (Vic) - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2003 at 22:04

Tuesday, Dec 23, 2003 at 22:04
hhahahha....well....I can't think of anything that rhymes with it either...certainly nothing that would describe me adequately....

have a lovely xmas..Merry Christmas & a safe and happy New Year





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Follow Up By: Members - Andrew & Jen - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2003 at 22:08

Tuesday, Dec 23, 2003 at 22:08
Thanks Maaaa

You and you crew have a great time. I am sure with those youngsters it will be fun. I wake up before the kids because I am excited knowing what their reactions will be...... Strange huh?
My Toy - 2001 Landcruiser 100S Turbo Diesel
"We do not stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing"
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Follow Up By: Member - Al & Mrs Al (Vic) - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2003 at 06:43

Wednesday, Dec 24, 2003 at 06:43
Seems pretty normal to me...can't wait to see Tegan [4] and Callum [2] faces in the morning....Merry Christmas & a safe and happy New Year





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Follow Up By: Members - Andrew & Jen - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2003 at 07:24

Wednesday, Dec 24, 2003 at 07:24
We have Luke 10, Lachlan 5, and Kaitlyn 3. Kaitlyn just gave me a Christmas present. She said, "I'm Fanta and here is your present - Happy Birthday." Don't you just love em! She is scared of "Fanta" anyway!! And the present - she had wrapped up a lemon!
Whooo hoooo.My Toy - 2001 Landcruiser 100S Turbo Diesel
"We do not stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing"
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Follow Up By: Member - Al & Mrs Al (Vic) - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2003 at 07:59

Wednesday, Dec 24, 2003 at 07:59
My 2 aren't sure of "fanta" either..ahahhaha...yesterday they took our neighbours some gifts..and they'd been practising "Merry Christmas", when Heather opened the door, Callum shouted out "Happy Birthday"...ahahhah...oh well...as Tegan keeps saying "we got another card mum - a birthday card for baby Jesus.."..ahahhahaha.....you've got to love them...ahahaha...

Enjoy your Lemon !Merry Christmas & a safe and happy New Year





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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2003 at 17:28

Wednesday, Dec 24, 2003 at 17:28
Ha HA HAAAAA Maaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Stay safe everyone Laterally Literal
Seriously Cerebral
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Follow Up By: Members - Andrew & Jen - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2003 at 17:42

Wednesday, Dec 24, 2003 at 17:42
Now Bonz!!......... Don't want you have a go at Maaaaa for her southerly tendencies. This is Christmas. Good cheer etc.My Toy - 2001 Landcruiser 100S Turbo Diesel
"We do not stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing"
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Reply By: Member - Ross - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2003 at 09:57

Wednesday, Dec 24, 2003 at 09:57
Andrew & Jen

What a great little poem ... sums it up and says it all.

All the very best for Chrissie and the New Year.

RegardsFidei defensor

Rosco
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Follow Up By: Members - Andrew & Jen - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2003 at 11:54

Wednesday, Dec 24, 2003 at 11:54
Mmmmmm.
Think I must have been a little delerious last night. Maybe a creative virus. Don't know what came over me.
All the best for Christmas Ross!!My Toy - 2001 Landcruiser 100S Turbo Diesel
"We do not stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing"
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Reply By: Member - Des Lexik(SA) - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2003 at 12:28

Wednesday, Dec 24, 2003 at 12:28
Geez Andrew, What are you doing to me!!!! I'm supposed to be a tough Macho bloke and you go and do that to me, bringing a tear to my eye thinking that someone out there cares about us all.
Thanks Andrew, your thoughts are very creative and appreciated. Best wishes to you and Jen and the littlies.ne cede malis
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Follow Up By: Members - Andrew & Jen - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2003 at 16:02

Wednesday, Dec 24, 2003 at 16:02
Des Lexik,
On a dark and stormy night, when you all alone, remember that I care!

Best wishes to you and yours for Christmas.

AndrewMy Toy - 2001 Landcruiser 100S Turbo Diesel
"We do not stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing"
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Reply By: Member - Glenn(VIC) - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2003 at 13:40

Wednesday, Dec 24, 2003 at 13:40
Andrew,

That was fantastic, it may become the Ode to ExplorOz.

Have a fantastic Christmas and New Year and I hope Santa looks after Jen, the kids and yourself.

See you on the tracks
Just Do It!

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Follow Up By: Members - Andrew & Jen - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2003 at 16:04

Wednesday, Dec 24, 2003 at 16:04
Hope you have a fantastic Christmas too Glenn. I just might get out the guitar and put it to music. Just have to learn the guitar first - so don't hold your breath!!
Hope you have a special Christmas.
AndrewMy Toy - 2001 Landcruiser 100S Turbo Diesel
"We do not stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing"
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Reply By: Willem - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2003 at 23:23

Wednesday, Dec 24, 2003 at 23:23
What a lovely poem!

Maybe you should give up your day job and become a poet........

Have a pleasant dau tomorrow.

Cheers,

Willem

Always going somewhere
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Follow Up By: Members - Andrew & Jen - Thursday, Dec 25, 2003 at 06:18

Thursday, Dec 25, 2003 at 06:18
Thanks Willie
Give up my day job - nah - 59% and a D for English in Year 12 I think means I am just a try hard having a bit of fun. (I even made a mistake, writing "Your are" instead of "You are" at the end of the thing.
By the way, it's 6.15am, I am showered, the kids are still asleep, but I can see that Santa has been. There are bikes and boogie boards and sacks full of things.
Hope that you have a special day.
Have a beer with your neighbours with the barking dogs.
AndrewMy Toy - 2001 Landcruiser 100S Turbo Diesel
"We do not stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing"
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Follow Up By: Willem - Thursday, Dec 25, 2003 at 10:35

Thursday, Dec 25, 2003 at 10:35
Hello Andrew and family

We have had our first lot of visitors already at 8.30am with the neighbours' youngsters wanting to show off their remote control 4bies.

BTW after the much publicised 'incident' ,the barking dog has gone very quiet. Our street is very quiet anyway with only one car past the door this morning. Looks like it will be a nice day around 30 degrees, no wind and clear skies.

Enjoy your day.

Cheers,Willem

Always going somewhere
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