Canuck Aussie

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #1 21-12-06, 04:40

Well, lookie see. I asked about hat sizes and look what showed up on my doorstep. I remain stunned, but wear this with pride. Sumbitch. I've been told I'm now an 'Honourary Digger', and I can't think of a greater honour.

Of course, if Beccy Cole were to come knocking to present it, things would have been perfect, but this isn't a perfect world, so my mind will still have to wander. In the meantime, this will remain my cap, and I shall retire my 15 year-old Tilley.

Tony Smith, I owe you a pint. Sir, you have made my Christmas. I truly hope to see you this March to make amends.

PS: Beccy Cole is still an option on this end!

PPS: The badge I have attached on the front is that my father wore in 1944. I can think of no greater honour to him. The Aussie badge will always remain on the side.

Photo by Rob Crawford

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #2 21-12-06, 04:52

BTW, I soaked it a couple of hours in the tub, then formed it on my head until it started to dry (as you have to do with any beret). Then Rupert wore it for the night whilst I slept, but I took it over to go back to work (I think Rupert was pissed). He's wearing it now, however will lose it tomorrow again at about 0630.

Mark W. Tonner · #3 21-12-06, 05:08

Quote:

Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
..... however will lose it tomorrow again at about 0630.

...when SUNRAY will be heard on the streets of TO singing........

Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong,
Under the shade of a coolibah tree,
And he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boiled,
"Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?
Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda,
Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?"
And he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boiled,
"Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?"

Down came a jumbuck to drink at the billabong:
Up jumped the swagman and grabbed him with glee.
And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tucker-bag,
"You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me.
Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda,
You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me."
And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tucker-bag,
"You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me."

Up rode a squatter, mounted on his thoroughbred;
Down came the troopers, one, two, three:
"Who's that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tucker-bag?
You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me!
Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda,
You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me.
Who's that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tucker-bag?
You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me!"

Up jumped the swagman and sprang into the billabong;
"You'll never catch me alive!" said he;
And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong,
"You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me!
Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda,
You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me!"
And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong,
"You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me!"

........ as the beaming SUNRAY Canuck Aussie makes his way to work.......

#4 21-12-06, 06:31

Quote:

Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
Well, lookie see. I asked about hat sizes and look what showed up on my doorstep. I remain stunned, but wear this with pride. Sumbitch. I've been told I'm now an 'Honourary Digger', and I can't think of a greater honour.

PPS: The badge I have attached on the front is that my father wore in 1944. I can think of no greater honor. The Aussie badge will always remain on the side.

Photo by Rob Crawford

Gee, can ya dig it? Our Sunray and Honourary Digger in an Aussie Slouch Hat! Looking very good indeed, Master Sunray ...

Very nice touch with your Dad's badge. He'd be so pleased. I guess I don't need to ask you if you'll be wearing it to your family garthering for Christmas, as I can't imagine you wouldn't

Congratulations!

Karmen

#5 21-12-06, 06:42

Quote:

Originally posted by Mark W. Tonner
...when SUNRAY will be heard on the streets of TO singing........

Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong,
Under the shade of a coolibah tree,
And he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boiled,
"Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?
Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda,
Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?"
And he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boiled,
"Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?"

Down came a jumbuck to drink at the billabong:
Up jumped the swagman and grabbed him with glee.
And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tucker-bag,
"You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me.
Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda,
You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me."
And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tucker-bag,
"You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me."

Up rode a squatter, mounted on his thoroughbred;
Down came the troopers, one, two, three:
"Who's that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tucker-bag?
You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me!
Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda,
You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me.
Who's that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tucker-bag?
You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me!"

Up jumped the swagman and sprang into the billabong;
"You'll never catch me alive!" said he;
And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong,
"You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me!
Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda,
You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me!"
And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong,
"You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me!"

........ as the beaming SUNRAY Canuck Aussie makes his way to work.......

Scroll down and click on the PLAY buttons ... I like the version by Peter Dawson, best ...

http://www.nfsa.afc.gov.au/screensou...0?OpenDocument

But here is another interesting page ...

http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/gateways/a...59/p20a01.html

There Sunray, now you have the words posted by Master Mark, and the music to sing along to.

Yappy sends ...

Lynn Eades · #6 21-12-06, 07:56

Anyone interested in a bit of true blue Aussie poetry should locate a copy of "The (bush?) Christening" also by Banjo Paterson.

Keith Webb · #7 21-12-06, 10:43

Good one, Tony and Jif!

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #8 21-12-06, 12:04

Quote:

Originally posted by Keith Webb
Good one, Tony and Jif!

Keefy, Tony & Karmen conspired on this one, now it's up to me to pick up the ball and run with it!

Tony Smith · #9 21-12-06, 13:31

Quote:

Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
Keefy, Tony & Karmen conspired on this one, now it's up to me to pick up the ball and run with it!

EXCELLENT! So you're going to give up Hockey and learn to follow Rugby!

:
I'm mystifyed by Beccy not being there to present it. What else did Tim keep for himself?

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #10 21-12-06, 13:59

Quote:

Originally posted by Tony Smith
EXCELLENT! So you're going to give up Hockey and learn to follow Rugby!
:
I'm mystifyed by Beccy not being there to present it. What else did Tim keep for himself?

Got news for you, you bugger... I was playing 2nd Team rugby in 1970... mind you, I'm a lightweight and I got the wind knocked out of me more times than I care to admit, but I did it. My coach was my Latin professor, who was a Royal Marine in Korea. They done good in helping the Marines down to the coast. Good man, him.

What happened to Beccy is anyone's guess, but I remain distressed, dammit...

...but it was Tim's 54th yesterday so I suspect he was distracted. Plus, his son Geoff just turned eight, so....

Alex Blair (RIP) · #11 21-12-06, 14:59

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
[B]Got news for you, you bugger... I was playing 2nd Team rugby in 1970... mind you, I'm a lightweight and I got the wind knocked out of me more times than I care to admit, but I did it.

I can see it all now....getting trampled running with the water bucket...

By the way..the flat side on the hat is for sleeping on your side with your hat on...

Looks dandy...!!!

#12 21-12-06, 16:25

Quote:

Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
Keefy, Tony & Karmen conspired on this one, now it's up to me to pick up the ball and run with it!

Didn't you mean to say hop with it?

(I enjoyed helping this surprize to happen

)

Karmen

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #13 22-12-06, 05:42

Just woke up on the couch after dins, listening to Beccy as we speak. What a darlin'...

#14 22-12-06, 05:54

Quote:

Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
Just woke up on the couch after dins, listening to Beccy as we speak. What a darlin'...

Yes, she's a looker with voice AND heart all right

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #15 22-12-06, 06:01

Quote:

Originally posted by Vets Dottir
Yes, she's a looker with voice AND heart all right

I ain't even watchin' the video, just listening to the heart in her song. We gotta enlist Natalie and you to do us proud.

#16 22-12-06, 06:06

Quote:

Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
I ain't even watchin' the video, just listening to the heart in her song. We gotta enlist Natalie and you to do us proud.

Yes. I'll focus on that whole idea after the Christmas kafuffle is done and am back home. Am a little "going off in all directions" lately ... gee, I wonder why?

The slouch hat really is great, Master Sunray. I hope you'll get some more photos with it on your head at Christmas

Whatever will those Aussies do next, I wonder? They're always UP TO SOMETHING!

Karmen

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #17 22-12-06, 06:10

Quote:

Originally posted by Vets Dottir
Whatever will those Aussies do next, I wonder? They're always UP TO SOMETHING!

Karmen

That's becuz the silly buggers have nothing else to do, when they're not building Blitz's. Gotta love 'em anyway ...

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #18 22-12-06, 06:15

Quote:

Originally posted by Alex Blair
I can see it all now....getting trampled running with the water bucket...

You'd be wearing that damn water bucket right now if you were anywhere close to me...

Alex Blair (RIP) · #19 22-12-06, 13:48

Quote:

Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
You'd be wearing that damn water bucket right now if you were anywhere close to me...

Jif...
That's the spirit..I'm killing myself laughing at your response..
Have a great Christmas..
Look after Ma..
That scrawney little thing has the biggest heart around here..
I know she'll have fun in OZ..

sapper740 · #20 22-12-06, 16:57

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Alex Blair
[B]

Quote:

Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
Got news for you, you bugger... I was playing 2nd Team rugby in 1970... mind you, I'm a lightweight and I got the wind knocked out of me more times than I care to admit, but I did it.

I can see it all now....getting trampled running with the water bucket...

By the way..the flat side on the hat is for sleeping on your side with your hat on...

Looks dandy...!!!

Ah yes, the days of being a Gentleman Ruffian! I too played Rugby, starting in the 8th grade at 13 yrs and finished at the grand old age of 35, when a broken leg finished my career. I was always a Forward, having played every position in the Scrum. 8th Man was my favourite position, followed by Prop.

Alex, we had a name for guys like Geoff...Tackling Dummies!

Believe it or not, there is a Rugby league here in Texas. I'm considering joining, but my wife is dead set against it...something about the high cost of health insurance, I think!

Alex Blair (RIP) · #21 22-12-06, 18:00

Quote:

Originally posted by sapper740
Ah yes, the days of being a Gentleman Ruffian! I too played Rugby, starting in the 8th grade at 13 yrs and finished at the grand old age of 35, when a broken leg finished my career. I was always a Forward, having played every position in the Scrum. 8th Man was my favourite position, followed by Prop.

Alex, we had a name for guys like Geoff...Tackling Dummies!

Believe it or not, there is a Rugby league here in Texas. I'm considering joining, but my wife is dead set against it...something about the high cost of health insurance, I think!

Sapper..
Sounds like the missus has the brains in the family..At our age ,we don't bend so good..
And when you eventually get to meet our own Jiffy you will see why I'm laughing about Jif playing rugby..
Skin and bones the lad is..and 35 years ago,when he joined up he was so skinny that they tied a rope on his leg ,greased him up and used him for a pull through ...
But he is a kind son of a gun...kind of flakey,but it's Christmas and I want him to have a good Christmas and wish him,you and the rest of our readers and faithfull MLU'ers all the best in the new year.
PS
What happened to the wicked witch that tried to turn your truck into a pumpkin..??

sapper740 · #22 22-12-06, 18:47

Quote:

Originally posted by Alex Blair
Sapper..

What happened to the wicked witch that tried to turn your truck into a pumpkin..??

I forced a meeting of the Board of Directors to finally put an end to this little brouhaha. They seemed loathe to have a face to face meeting with me, just preferred to sic their hired dogs and lawyers on me. Well, I did my research and also consulted a lawyer re: powers of Home Owners Associations and what can be done when they exceed them. Fortunately in Texas much is given to property rights and rights of property owners. Except in cases of Eminent Domain, laws are to be intepreted with a bias to being as liberal as possible to the property owner's rights. Fore-warned is to be fore-armed so I met with the B.O.D., the property manager and their lawyer. The lawyer wanted to dominate the discussion and of course, tried to intimidate me with legal jargon, quoting the law, and such like. I stood my ground, as I am not in violation of any restriction or covenant. The lawyer then changed tack, telling me that "12 or 15" other homeowners had complained about my truck and shouldn't I be concerned for their sensibilities? My response was that 12 or 15 of 86 homes puts them in a minority and no, I wasn't the least bit concerned about their opinions of my truck. I also informed them that I welcomed any legal proceedings as I would win handily and that there would be a counter suit which they would lose. One of the B.O.D. chortled that they are personally protected from paying any award, a fact which I knew from my tenure as president. My response to her was that even though the B.O.D. wouldn't have to personally pay, I'd make sure I was at the general meeting when they explained to the other homeowners why they all had to pony up X number of thousands of dollars to pay for losing a frivolous lawsuit. Further, I told all of the B.O.D. that I would subpoena every last one of them and that they could enjoy testifying in court instead of going to their jobs, maintaining their households, or whatever activities they usually did. That seemed to shut her up!
The upshot of this stupid little squabble is that the B.O.D. will have to craft a new restriction that prohibits my truck without interfering with the rights of other truck owners in my neighbourhood, all the while not appearing to target one homeowner which would smack of prejudice and harassment, thus leaving them open to a law suit. I anticipate they will drop this matter, but look forward to enjoying their efforts if they don't.

Alex Blair (RIP) · #23 22-12-06, 23:59

Quote:

Originally posted by sapper740
I forced a meeting of the Board of Directors to finally put an end to this little brouhaha. They seemed loathe to have a face to face meeting with me, just preferred to sic their hired dogs and lawyers on me. Well, I did my research and also consulted a lawyer re: powers of Home Owners Associations and what can be done when they exceed them. Fortunately in Texas much is given to property rights and rights of property owners. Except in cases of Eminent Domain, laws are to be intepreted with a bias to being as liberal as possible to the property owner's rights. Fore-warned is to be fore-armed so I met with the B.O.D., the property manager and their lawyer. The lawyer wanted to dominate the discussion and of course, tried to intimidate me with legal jargon, quoting the law, and such like. I stood my ground, as I am not in violation of any restriction or covenant. The lawyer then changed tack, telling me that "12 or 15" other homeowners had complained about my truck and shouldn't I be concerned for their sensibilities? My response was that 12 or 15 of 86 homes puts them in a minority and no, I wasn't the least bit concerned about their opinions of my truck. I also informed them that I welcomed any legal proceedings as I would win handily and that there would be a counter suit which they would lose. One of the B.O.D. chortled that they are personally protected from paying any award, a fact which I knew from my tenure as president. My response to her was that even though the B.O.D. wouldn't have to personally pay, I'd make sure I was at the general meeting when they explained to the other homeowners why they all had to pony up X number of thousands of dollars to pay for losing a frivolous lawsuit. Further, I told all of the B.O.D. that I would subpoena every last one of them and that they could enjoy testifying in court instead of going to their jobs, maintaining their households, or whatever activities they usually did. That seemed to shut her up!
The upshot of this stupid little squabble is that the B.O.D. will have to craft a new restriction that prohibits my truck without interfering with the rights of other truck owners in my neighbourhood, all the while not appearing to target one homeowner which would smack of prejudice and harassment, thus leaving them open to a law suit. I anticipate they will drop this matter, but look forward to enjoying their efforts if they don't.

Sapper...
That is really good news..
But here is some news that should make your day....Christmas in Texas....

Santa from the North Pole won't be coming by this year. But don't worry, his cousin from the South will be making the trip:
Bubba Claus

A new contract for Santa has finally been negotiated. Please read the following carefully.

I regret to inform you that, effective immediately, I will no longer be able to serve Southern United States on Christmas Eve. Due to the overwhelming current population of the earth, my contract was renegotiated by North American Fairies and Elves Local 209. I now serve only Canada and certain areas of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan. As part of the new and better contract I also get longer breaks for milk and cookies.

However, I'm certain that your children will be in good hands with your local replacement who happens to be my third cousin, Bubba Claus. His side of the family is from the South Pole. He shares my goal of delivering toys to all the good boys and girls; however, there are a few differences between us...

1. There is no danger of a Grinch stealing your presents from Bubba Claus. He has a gun rack on his sleigh and bumper sticker that reads: "These toys insured by Smith and Wesson."

2. Instead of milk and cookies, Bubba Claus prefers that children leave an RC cola and pork rinds [or a moon pie] on the fireplace. And Bubba doesn't smoke a pipe. He dips a little snuff though, so please have an empty spit can handy.

3. Bubba Claus' sleigh is pulled by floppy-eared, flyin' coon dogs instead of reindeer. I made the mistake of loaning him a couple of my reindeer one time, and Blitzen's head now overlooks Bubba's fireplace.

4. You won't hear "On Comet, on Cupid, on Donner and Blitzen ..." when Bubba Claus arrives. Instead, you'll hear, "On Cooter, on Buford and Blue, on Dingleberry and Jethro, we'all've still got a long way to go."

5. "Ho, ho, ho!" has been replaced by "Yee Haw!" And you also are likely to hear Bubba's elves respond, "I her'd dat!"

6. As required by Southern highway laws, Bubba Claus' sleigh does have a Yosemite Sam safety triangle on the back with the words "Back Off!" The last I heard it also had other decorations on the sleigh back as well. One is Ford or Chevy logo with lights that race through the letters and the other is a caricature of me (Santa Claus) going wee on the Tooth Fairy.

7. The usual Christmas movie classics such as "Miracle on 34th Street" and "It's a Wonderful Life" will not be shown in your negotiated viewing area. Instead, you'll see "Boss Hogg Saves Christmas" and "Smokey and the Bandit IV" featuring Burt Reynolds as Bubba Claus and dozens of state patrol cars crashing into each other.

8. Bubba Claus doesn't wear a belt. If I were you, I'd make sure you, the wife, and the kids turn the other way when he bends over to put presents under the tree.

9. And finally, lovely Christmas songs have been sung about me like "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer" and Bing Crosby's "Santa Claus is Coming to Town." This year songs about Bubba Claus will be played on all the AM radio stations in the South. Those song titles will be: Mark Chesnutt's "Bubba Claus Shot the Jukebox," Cledus T. Judd's "All I Want for Christmas Is My Woman and a Six Pack," and Hank Williams Jr.'s "If You Don't Like Bubba Claus, You Can Shove It."

Sincerely Yours,
Santa Claus North American Fairies and Elves Local 209

sapper740 · #24 23-12-06, 05:54

Quote:

Originally posted by Alex Blair
Sapper...
That is really good news..
But here is some news that should make your day....Christmas in Texas....

Santa from the North Pole won't be coming by this year. But don't worry, his cousin from the South will be making the trip:
Bubba Claus

Dang!, Bubba Claus sounds a lot like my neighbour Ed. Here's the Texas version of "T'was the night a'fern Christmas"

Twas the night before Christmas, cold, dark and
foreboding,
As I sat at the workbench, quite busy reloading,
The empties from autumn were polished so clear,
For primers and powder, and bullets from Speer.
And Sierra boat-tails, and Nosler's Partitions
(My bench ain't no place for brand name omissions!)
All sat in their boxes, right next to the press,
With dies from Midway, and RCBS.

When all of a sudden there came such a jolt,
I grabbed for my Mossberg, and whipped out my Colt.
As I spilled Hodgdon's powder all over the shelf,
I scrambled for cover, just to protect myself ;
From up on the rooftop, came hoofbeats and snorting,
Like the noise out of L'il Rock, from Clinton's
cavorting!
I eased off the safety, to press-check my auto
With 230-hardball, I'd knock 'em all blotto.

Were these rogue federal agents, sent by Schumer and
Reno?
Or a staggering Ted Kennedy, in bad need of vino?
My question was answered with a knock, and some
sneezing,
It's Santa, you moron, lemme in there, I'm freezing
I flipped off the dead-bolt and threw the door wide,
To find St. Nick a'shivering, Rudolph by his side
He eyeballed my Thompson, with a nod of approval
"You're all set," he said, "for dirtball removal."

But this is no raid, we're not here to harm you
Or persecute, prosecute, or even disarm you
Instead, said dear Santa, he needed to borrow
My .357, 'till day after tomorrow.
It's okay he assured me, with a hint of frustration.
I'm enrolled in the Gun Owners of America,
He showed me his card, 'twas a Life Member rating
I've had this since me and the misses were dating!

And you see, ol' buddy, I've gotten real nervous
Since Hillary was elected, with a promise to serve us
So henceforth as I'm out there, my presents a'stackin'

I want to assure you, we all need to be packin'
And my gift for you this year, should give you a hoot
I've told the Supreme Court to give Gun Control the
boot!

Now, Rudy and I must be on our way."
He said, as he climbed back on the seat of his sleigh.

With the reins in his hand, and my Smith in his pocket

He jingled the sleigh bells and was off like a rocket.

With a pair of speedloaders, and ammo to spare
I knew he'd be safe, he was loaded for bear.

As he faded from view, I could still hear him calling,

From DC, where 'PC' is your eventual falling,
‘Cause Santa’s idea of Gun Control is front sight and
squeeze,
For in the interests of self-preservation, we aim to
please!
So for all you bad guys in Detroit, LA, and Atlanta:
Unless you feel lucky, don't be messin' with Santa!

Merry Christmas Y'all!

cliff · #25 23-12-06, 06:45

Ah so you finally got it mate? way to go! You are one ahead (pun intended) of me as I ain't got one of those yet but I'll have trouble parting with my Kiwi Bush hat I think.

Have a happy one mate and I hope to see you and Karmen here in Oz come March.

Cliff

Pedr · #26 23-12-06, 15:19

Derek...excuse my sticky-beaking...but what was the perceived problem with your truck by your neighbours?

'Cause it sure sounds like a lot of crap that you have had to go through.

Seasons Greetings

Pedr

Photo is obviously Bubba Claus

sapper740 · #27 23-12-06, 17:31

Quote:

Originally posted by Pedr
Derek...excuse my sticky-beaking...but what was the perceived problem with your truck by your neighbours?

'Cause it sure sounds like a lot of crap that you have had to go through.

Seasons Greetings

Pedr

Photo is obviously Bubba Claus

Good question Pedr. No one has actually articulated what the problem is with having my truck kept on my property. I've been told by the Home Owners Assoc. , incorrectly, that I am in violation of the Covenants and Restrictions in keeping a truck "with capacity greater than one ton". My truck is a C15, so they lost the argument on that count. This what I think the problem is: I live in an upscale neighbourhood where a lot of highly educated, although very stupid professional people live. We all drive nice new shiny vehicles. A lot of my neighbours also have toys that are nice new shiny ski-boats, Harley-Davidson motorcycles and such. Then there's me. Instead of a nice new shiny toy, I have an old drab, so-ugly-its-beautiful military vehicle. I think they're fu**in' jealous because:

a: the men in my neighbourhood want one but their bitchy trophy wives won't let them get their testicles out of their purses so they can stand up to the botoxed, collagened, enhanced bitches.

b: the women in my neighbourhood know their husbands want one but if he had one then the moron would want to drive it to the golf and country club and she'd be humiliated in front of all her botoxed, collagened, enhanced friends.

But that's just my opinion. Great shot of Bubba Claus!

(P.S. Jefe, sorry about dropping the F-bomb, but these a**holes really annoy me!)

(P.P.S. Jefe, sorry about dropping the A-bomb, but these d**kwads really annoy me!)

(P.P.P.S. Jefe, sorry about dropping the D-bomb, but ...oh what the heck!)

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #28 23-12-06, 17:45

Derek, don't sweat it. Your paragraphs (a) and (b) cracked me up! Methinks you're absolutely right! I've got a Regimental March on right now, after listening to Beccy Cole again and talking to Karmen on the phone, so yeah, put the boots to the f**n d**wad a**holes!

And BTW have a VERY Merry Christmas, but tell Bubba Claus to go back to a .45!

Tony Smith · #29 28-01-07, 14:43

And in news just to hand, due solely to the overwhelming support from this forum, at the Australian Country Music Awards in Tamworth on Saturday night, Beccy Cole picked up three Golden Guitar Awards for her song "Poster Girl". Beccy was Nominated in 5 categories, Female Artist of the Year, Heritage Song of the Year, Video Clip of the Year, Single of the Year & APRA Song of the Year.

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #30 28-01-07, 15:51

Quote:

Originally posted by Tony Smith
And in news just to hand, due solely to the overwhelming support from this forum, at the Australian Country Music Awards in Tamworth on Saturday night, Beccy Cole picked up three Golden Guitar Awards for her song "Poster Girl". Beccy was Nominated in 5 categories, Female Artist of the Year, Heritage Song of the Year, Video Clip of the Year, Single of the Year & APRA Song of the Year.

You have your mission, sir.... get her to Corowa!

http://www.blackfive.net/main/2006/1...cole_post.html