| Author | Message | ||
     Brian Vogel Grand Master Username: guyslp Post Number: 2170 Registered: 6-2009 |
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 | ||
| Alan Ford Prolific User Username: herne13 Post Number: 112 Registered: 8-2016 |
Happy New Year folx. May it be safe for all. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 843 Registered: 4-2016 |
All the best to you and your family Brian. Happy 2017 everyone. | ||
| David Towers Frequent User Username: xtriple Post Number: 80 Registered: 6-2010 |
I hope 2017 is really excellent for one and all  | ||
| Benoit Leus Prolific User Username: benoitleus Post Number: 280 Registered: 6-2009 |
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 | ||
| Geoff Wootton Grand Master Username: dounraey Post Number: 1530 Registered: 5-2012 |
Happy New Year. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 845 Registered: 4-2016 |
Here hear Benoit. | ||
| David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 2364 Registered: 4-2003 |
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 | ||
| Geoff Wootton Grand Master Username: dounraey Post Number: 1535 Registered: 5-2012 |
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)  Geoff | ||
| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 980 Registered: 4-2009 |
Happy New Year to all you wonderful people on this forum. And yes Geoff- I was unable to play it Dubai either. Omar | ||
| David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 2365 Registered: 4-2003 |
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. | ||
| Brian Crump Prolific User Username: brian_crump Post Number: 151 Registered: 2-2007 |
You may hopefully be able to view it here: http://tv.australiaplus.com/ Regards, Brian | ||
| michael vass Prolific User Username: mikebentleyturbo2 Post Number: 254 Registered: 7-2015 |
Hi All Happy and healthy 2017! Mike haha just noticed already tomorrow in Aus lol | ||
| David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 2366 Registered: 4-2003 |
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. | ||
| Geoff Wootton Grand Master Username: dounraey Post Number: 1537 Registered: 5-2012 |
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 | ||
| David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 2369 Registered: 4-2003 |
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. | ||
| richard george yeaman Grand Master Username: richyrich Post Number: 683 Registered: 4-2012 |
Hi all a wee bit late but, A happy new year to one and all. Richard. ps I was in the Canary Islands. | ||
| Alan Ford Prolific User Username: herne13 Post Number: 117 Registered: 8-2016 |
Hi Folx, a Happy New Year to all you wonderful people, may you and your families have health and wealth. |
