| Author | Message | ||
     Geoff Wootton Grand Master Username: dounraey Post Number: 1571 Registered: 5-2012 |
Happy Australia Day to all our Aussie friends. What's the general view on changing the date? Geoff | ||
| Alan Ford Prolific User Username: herne13 Post Number: 131 Registered: 8-2016 |
I think the date and title should remain, it's part of our Australian history. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 951 Registered: 4-2016 |
Hi Geoff, Thanks  It was a good day, so much happening around the country. I agree with Alan, the public holiday should be on the day, and not just turned into a long weekend. Australia Day of late, has become very controversial with the indigenous people. My wife and I were going to attend a very large motor fest in a place called Parramatta Park, however cars needed to be in very early, and then your locked in till after 3:30pm. Just had to much else to do, so we drove the Chev to a family BBQ.  | ||
| Geoff Wootton Grand Master Username: dounraey Post Number: 1573 Registered: 5-2012 |
Patrick Your Chevy is a fabulous car. Love it. Must be an absolute hoot to drive. Geoff | ||
| David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 2389 Registered: 4-2003 |
A few days ago, I contemplated creating a forum annual honorary Australian award for the international member who best represented the Australian ethos of helping others without expecting reward or recognition for their assistance. I started out creating a short list which immediately became a long list...... The end result was I could not select one person without excluding others who were equally worthy of selection so I am taking the easy way out and declaring all our members honorary Australians for their unstinting support of our forum and their help to other members. Thank you because you all make my role of Moderator enjoyable, stress-free and free from antagonism unlike the experience of Moderators on other forums who are regularly abused and insulted for applying appropriate standards to contributors.  | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 952 Registered: 4-2016 |
Hi Geoff. Thanks mate. With 24hp, rear wheel brakes only, Herculean steering, an advance retard lever that constantly needs as much attention as my wife & a crash box, it certainly is fun. It's a car you have to get into and drive, not just be another passenger. Plus everyone regardless of age, gender or nationality, want to talk to you. It is the most fun car I have ever owned. Plus you sit up as high as a Land Cruiser Sahara  David, That's a great idea, and well delivered mate. | ||
| Brian Crump Prolific User Username: brian_crump Post Number: 154 Registered: 2-2007 |
Patrick - maybe you should bring your Chevrolet to the Drive and Be Driven Day? At least to our next Technical Day? Regards, Brian | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 953 Registered: 4-2016 |
Brian, That's not a bad idea about the technical Day. The drive and be driven Day would be a bit tough mate. | ||
| michael vass Prolific User Username: mikebentleyturbo2 Post Number: 272 Registered: 7-2015 |
Hi All I will be in Adelaide shortly (golden grove)and the Sydney(picnic point) at the end of the month , fancied a train trip out to Parramatta pity I missed the car show. If anybody is around be great to meet up for a stubby Best wishes Mike | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 954 Registered: 4-2016 |
Hi Mike. What date will you be in Sydney? | ||
| Omar M. Shams Grand Master Username: omar Post Number: 1015 Registered: 4-2009 |
Dear David, People from all over the world love you Aussies - a great bunch of people. A very warm happy (belated) Australia day from us here in Dubai to all of you wonedreful Australians. Omar | ||
| michael vass Prolific User Username: mikebentleyturbo2 Post Number: 273 Registered: 7-2015 |
Hi Patrick 5th until 11th March, will be doing some sight seeing blue mountains etc and around the city. I know it's early notice but going next week, so don't know if I can see forum when I'm there ok Cheers Mike | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 956 Registered: 4-2016 |
Thanks Mike, I live near the Blue Mountains. You will love it. | ||
| Vladimir Ivanovich Kirillov Grand Master Username: soviet Post Number: 666 Registered: 2-2013 |
I can only comment as a Soviet Australian. The date should never be changed nor should the flag be changed or burnt. If during Soviet times you burnt the Soviet flag I am certain you would regret it. If you burn the Russian Federation Flag perhaps you might get away with a very nasty beating. The only problems with Australia is its people are not selective enough with immigration, they have too much humanity in foreign aid, and the politicians overpay themselves and the media is way out of control. Eerrk etc |
