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Brian Vogel
Grand Master
Username: guyslp

Post Number: 2170
Registered: 6-2009
Posted on Sunday, 01 January, 2017 - 07:48:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

It's still about 7 hours from 2017 here in Virginia, but I know it's already 2017 in Australia.

Wishes for a very happy, entirely healthy, and otherwise wonderful 2017 to all!!

Brian
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Alan Ford
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Username: herne13

Post Number: 112
Registered: 8-2016
Posted on Sunday, 01 January, 2017 - 08:03:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Happy New Year folx. May it be safe for all.
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Patrick Ryan
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Username: patrick_r

Post Number: 843
Registered: 4-2016
Posted on Sunday, 01 January, 2017 - 08:09:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

All the best to you and your family Brian.

Happy 2017 everyone.
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David Towers
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Username: xtriple

Post Number: 80
Registered: 6-2010
Posted on Sunday, 01 January, 2017 - 08:47:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

I hope 2017 is really excellent for one and all :-)
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Benoit Leus
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Username: benoitleus

Post Number: 280
Registered: 6-2009
Posted on Sunday, 01 January, 2017 - 09:36:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

I can only join you in wishing the best for everybody in 2017.
May your wishes come true and your Rolls or Bentley behave itself.

Benoit
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Geoff Wootton
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Username: dounraey

Post Number: 1530
Registered: 5-2012
Posted on Sunday, 01 January, 2017 - 09:53:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Happy New Year.
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Patrick Ryan
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Username: patrick_r

Post Number: 845
Registered: 4-2016
Posted on Sunday, 01 January, 2017 - 10:40:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Here hear Benoit.
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David Gore
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Username: david_gore

Post Number: 2364
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Sunday, 01 January, 2017 - 16:30:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

If you are not aware of the Sydney NYE fire works spectacular or have never seen it, have a look at the following ABC TV video which hopefully is not geo-barred elsewhere in the world. The weather conditions were such the smoke from the fireworks stayed put rather than being blown away as normally is the case and the video is affected at times with the smoke obscuring the display.

http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/new-years-eve-2016/FA1649H005S00
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Geoff Wootton
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Username: dounraey

Post Number: 1535
Registered: 5-2012
Posted on Sunday, 01 January, 2017 - 17:20:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Hi David

I have no idea why transmissions such as these are barred to other Countries, particularly when they would have been such a great advert for, in this case, Australia. The same happens a lot with UK television companies with material that is not later going to be used for commercial reasons (e.g. discussion programs etc)

oz

Geoff
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Omar M. Shams
Grand Master
Username: omar

Post Number: 980
Registered: 4-2009
Posted on Sunday, 01 January, 2017 - 17:39:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Happy New Year to all you wonderful people on this forum.

And yes Geoff- I was unable to play it Dubai either.

Omar
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David Gore
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Username: david_gore

Post Number: 2365
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Sunday, 01 January, 2017 - 18:32:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

OK - I will see if I can archive the video and put it in a Google Drive folder for everyone to access.

Bloody bureaucracy at its best IMHO.
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Brian Crump
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Username: brian_crump

Post Number: 151
Registered: 2-2007
Posted on Sunday, 01 January, 2017 - 18:34:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

You may hopefully be able to view it here: http://tv.australiaplus.com/
Regards,
Brian
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michael vass
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Username: mikebentleyturbo2

Post Number: 254
Registered: 7-2015
Posted on Monday, 02 January, 2017 - 01:01:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Hi All
Happy and healthy 2017!
Mike
haha just noticed already tomorrow in Aus lol
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David Gore
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Username: david_gore

Post Number: 2366
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Monday, 02 January, 2017 - 07:34:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

OK - the only way I can suggest accessing this video for international members is to use a VPN to get around the geo-block.

I have no experience with VPN's so you will need to get someone who accesses Netflix and similar video streaming sites using a VPN to see if they can use their VPN to access the ABC Iview website for you. It is a free-to-view site in Australia so I am lost for an explanation as to why it is not accessible world-wide. The video is available for viewing until the 31st January. The family fireworks video of the 9pm display is also worth watching.

After all, anyone in Australia with a video recorder could have recorded the actual telecasts and then forwarded a copy to overseas friends.
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Geoff Wootton
Grand Master
Username: dounraey

Post Number: 1537
Registered: 5-2012
Posted on Monday, 02 January, 2017 - 07:56:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Hi David

The Sydney 2016 display is on youtube. I quite like the way google, (who own youtube) ignore copyright - they just put it up. When my wife worked in HR there the attitude for minor legal infringements was - we'll just pay the fine. Seems they operate the same on youtube.

It occurs to me late December would be a great time to visit Australia, not only to see the spectacular firework events but also to do so during the nice warm summer evening. Compare this to the bitter cold of the New York celebration.

The best way to access foreign video streaming sites is through a proxy server. About $10 per month. I know of people who use this service to access BBC iplayer from abroad.

Geoff
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David Gore
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Username: david_gore

Post Number: 2369
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Monday, 02 January, 2017 - 08:19:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Geoff,

Our summer climate is similar to Las Vegas except our humidity levels between mid-December and mid-March are much higher due to the sea-side location.

When you are thinking of coming, please let me know beforehand and I can send you a list of NSW RROCA Branch activities as you will be most welcome to participate as a guest. Depending on your other interests, I am sure we can suggest lots of activities to interest you.
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richard george yeaman
Grand Master
Username: richyrich

Post Number: 683
Registered: 4-2012
Posted on Sunday, 15 January, 2017 - 05:20:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Hi all a wee bit late but, A happy new year to one and all.

Richard.

ps I was in the Canary Islands.
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Alan Ford
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Username: herne13

Post Number: 117
Registered: 8-2016
Posted on Sunday, 15 January, 2017 - 05:27:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Hi Folx, a Happy New Year to all you wonderful people, may you and your families have health and wealth.