Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

I'll find out but with if I do get bulk I mean like box loads worth and I'd have enough to share them out to ppl here lol

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

24th October is fine. The sub committee idea is great, but firstly lets just get together so we can sort these kind of issues out. Meet and greet, I'm sure we all have a lot to say. Let the collective conscious begin.:trumpet:

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

That's terrific. :thumb_yello:
Yes we'll definitely have heaps to yak about. :gathering:
So, lets set this date, but it won't be 100% until approval from others.
OK. Can I get affirmatives from everyone who wishes to attend on the 24th of October '08 at 2:00pm. To meet in the Melbourne City Square on the corners of Swanston and Collins Streets.
Take care all and I'll post up a list.
Best regards,
John
DarkMatter

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

Hi DarkMatter and Co.,

Just confirming 24th Oct, 2008 is A-OK with us..."us" being Lt Ripley and sister (Krissy).

I work Mon-Fri, 9-5, so I'm available on weekends to do whatever. Most likely, I'll drive in and park the car at Crown Casino for $6.00. I take the stinking public transport during the week and I look forward to actually driving my car for a change...and less funky smells. :)

So yeah, I'm all good. I'll put it in the calender so I don't forget.

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

PS: We're from the south-east, past Dandenong.

I'm all for sub-regional meetings and such, but I feel we should establish a central base to start off with. Plus I think this would be a great opportunity for everyone to meet and see each other face to face.

:roll1:

Victorian Ground Crew Meeting
 

1st Meeting of the Project Avalon Victorian Ground Crew

To be held on Saturday the 25th of October 2008 at 2:00pm
Location: Melbourne City Square
Attendees:
DarkMatter (John) - Deer Park
AussieG - Box Hill
Lt Ripley - Dandenong
Don'tPanic - Dandenong
Peace2all - Warrandyte
Robski - Thomastown
ForsakenFalcon & Friend - Controlling The Iron Beast!

MAP

All you Victorians should have you names on this list. People from other states or country visting Melbourne are welcome to attend also.

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

Sweet :)

Looks good DarkMatter.

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

Yipee!! well done Darkmatter I'll spread the word, I hope the square will be big enough.

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

WELL, I thought the foil hat idea was good until I realised the scientologists may think we are mocking them and they might attack us :naughty:

I'm Krissy :original: HALLO! I'm looking forward to the meeting!

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

Hello Krissy and welcome to the Victorian Ground Crew Thread, and of course, as a member of Project Avalon Forum. :welcomeani:
Looking forward to meeting you and sis. :thumb_yello:
Take care and I hope to see you posting like crazy.
Best regards,
John
DarkMatter

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

To ALL Victorian Ground Crew Members
I spoke on the telephone with sirdiablo69 last night for about an hour, and he had some very interesting and great ideas on how to go about things when it comes to crunch time. Unfortunately he cannot make it to the meeting on the 24th, and I understand fully his reasons. But hopefully he and I will meet up personally to discuss things in more detail, to which I will relay to all attending the meeting.
Take care all and peace be with you. :mf_popeanim:
Best regards,
John
DarkMatter

P.S. We need more members to pledge themselves for the meeting. So far the response has been a tad poor. DON'T worry we won't bite. :bash:

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

BUMP

Bumping this thread so that it can be seen by others interested in coming along to the 24th Oct meeting,

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

Gday All,
l would like to ask all of you how do feel. Specifically how does it feel when you entertain the doomsday scenarios provided by the whistleblowers. Im not just talking about what say as much as what those events really portray in there entirerity. l personally take most or the whistleblowers testimonies quite seriously even though l sincerely hope none of the events come to pass, l insist on making as many preparations to try and offset the disavantages we could easily encounter, for example l am trying to stockpile water in the likelyhood of temporay or longterm unavailability, even though we currentlly enjoy an abundant supply of mains water, and the list seems endless sofar as trying to cover even basic requirements.

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

anyone got a spare room to rent? =O
lol I may have to start looking for a new place soon >.>

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

Hello Pomguymguy! Yes you are up near me and living where my ancestors lived :) actually I think there are still some rellies there . Kerang was another place, they went forth and multiplied. Lmao

sirdiablo69 I agree with you and think it's a good idea that you store water and food of course and candles/torches.batteries for a start.

ForsakenFalcon Sorry hun wish I could help but afraid not.

All you guys that are meeting in Melbourne hope you have a good day and come up with a plan. Things are starting to get rather urgent. Afraid I won't be able to make it (health issues) and a long way to travel. But I wish you all the best of luck.

Peace to you all.
Barb

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

HI ALL

I've heard about this forum from a cobber in Vic, There is plenty of info on the net covers just about anything of interest.

I'm into liberating it to!! I've put this together from various sources
lternative Home Cleaning Solutions

In an effort to cut down the number and toxicity of the chemicals I use around the house, I've stocked up on a few safe, simple ingredients that can be used in most cleaning situations.

Table of contents

* Basic ingredients
o Baking soda
o Corn starch
o Soap (not detergent)
o Borax
o White vinegar
* When something a little more aggressive is needed.
o Isopropyl Alcohol
o Washing Soda (SAL Soda, sodium carbonate decahydrate)
o Citrus solvent
o Trisodium phosphate (TSP)
* Cleaning
o All-purpose cleaner
o Mold and mildew
o Dishwashing
o Dishwasher Soap
o Oven cleaner
o Laundry
o Glass cleaner
o Cleaning porcelain and fiberglass
o Drain cleaner
o To clean a teakettle
o To clean pots and pans
o Fire extinguisher residue
* Disinfectant
* Removing stains
o Carpet stains
o Wine and alcohol stains
o Blood stains
* Deodorizing
o Cooking odors
o Refrigerator odors
o Spilled milk odors
o Drain and garbage disposal odors
o Garbage pail odors
o Odors around the house
o Urine odors
o Toilet bowl odors.
o Humidifier odors
o Carpet odors
* Keep clean without running water

Basic ingredients

Baking soda

* Cleans, deodorizes, softens water, scours.

Corn starch

* Cleans, deodorizes, scours. Use to clean windows, polish furniture, clean carpets and rugs.

Soap (not detergent)

* Unscented liquid, flakes, powders or bars.

Borax

* Cleans, deodorizes, disinfects, softens water, cleans wallpaper, painted walls and floors. I keep some in an open container next to the kitchen sink, ever ready to dip a dish cloth into to clean a pot, the counter, etc. It makes a good non-abrasive alternative to scouring powder.

White vinegar

* Cuts grease, removes mildew, odors, some stains and wax build-up. I keep mine handy in a spray bottle.

When something a little more aggressive is needed.

Isopropyl Alcohol

* A disinfectant. Use with care - there is evidence it can cause illness.

Washing Soda (SAL Soda, sodium carbonate decahydrate)

* Cuts grease, removes stains, softens water, cleans wall, tiles, sinks and tubs. Be careful, washing soda can irritate mucous membranes. Do not use on aluminum.

Citrus solvent

* Cleans paint brushes, oil and grease, some stains. Use with care; may cause skin, lung or eye irritations.

Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

* A mixture of soda ash and phosphoric acid, it can be used on many jobs, such as cleaning drains or removing old paint. Use with care; TSP is toxic if swallowed.

Cleaning

All-purpose cleaner

Mix 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup baking soda (or 2 teaspoons borax) into 1/2 gallon (2 liters) water. Store and keep. Use for removal of water deposit stains on shower stall panels, bathroom chrome fixtures, windows, bathroom mirrors, etc.

Mold and mildew

A mixture of lemon juice or white vinegar and salt can be used to clean up mold and mildew. Or try mixing one part hydrogen peroxide (3%) with two parts water in a spray bottle and spray on areas with mold and mildew. Wait at least one hour before rinsing or using shower.

Dishwashing

Use liquid soap (not detergent). Add 2 or 3 tablespoons of vinegar to the warm, soapy water for tough jobs. Use borax instead of a dry cleanser to clean pots and pans. Borax is not abrasive. Wash fine china in a solution of borax and warm water. Rinse well. Towel dry. The china will sparkle.

Dishwasher Soap

Mix equal parts of borax and washing soda, but increase the washing soda if your water is hard.

Oven cleaner

Try a paste of baking soda, salt, and hot water.

Laundry

To freshen and brighten laundry and remove soils and stains add 1/2 to 3/4 cup of borax to each load together with the recommended amount of laundry detergent. For stains, presoak for half an hour. Borax also works to condition hard water.

For delicates, hand wash in a solution of 1/4 cup of borax and 1-2 tablespoons of detergent in a basin of warm water. Rinse in cool water, blot with a towel, and lay flat to dry.

Glass cleaner

To clean glass I spray on white vinegar and wipe dry.

Cleaning porcelain and fiberglass

Wipe with borax on a damp sponge, rinse, and wipe dry.

Drain cleaner

Try pouring a quarter cup of baking soda down the clogged drain, followed by a half cup of vinegar. Close the drain tightly until fizzing stops, then flush with boiling water.

To clean a teakettle

I discovered this one by accident. To brew a pot of pine needle tea instead of pouring hot water over pine needles in a teapot, I tossed the whole branch in the tea kettle and brought it to a boil. The tea was delicious. A few brews later as I was removing a branch to put in a fresh one for the next brew I noticed the lime deposits in the kettle were soft and mushy. With a bottle brush and good rinse the deposits came right off the kettle. So there you are. Cut a branch off your favorite eastern white pine tree, wash it well, and toss it in the kettle to boil for a while. Voila!

To clean pots and pans

I saw this tip somewhere but haven't tried it yet. To clean a stubborn pot or pan put some water and a little baking soda in the bottom of the pot or pan and bring it to a boil. Let it soak overnight and then wash it in the usual way.

Fire extinguisher residue

To clean up dry chemical fire extinguisher residue use:

* Vinegar & water for the bicarbonates
* Alcohol for the silicates

Disinfectant

Mix 1/4 cup borax with 1/2 gallon hot water. Use for wiping surfaces.

Removing stains

Carpet stains

Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spray directly on stain, let sit for several minutes, and clean with a brush or sponge using warm soapy water.

Wine and alcohol stains

Dissolve 1/2 cup of borax in a pint of water. Sponge on the solution and wait a half hour. Then shampoo the stained area. Let dry and vacuum up the borax. The sooner these stains are addressed the better.

Blood stains

Get to work right away. Remove blood stains as soon as you find them. Try this. Use cold water. Hot or warm water will cook the blood and set the stain. If the stain is fresh, soak with cold water, scrub with a clean brush and blot dry. Repeat until the stain is gone. If the stain has been there a while try rubbing in shampoo, let it sit a while, scrub with a clean brush, then rinse with cold water. Repeat as necessary. For blood stains older than 24 hours, soak the material in cold water for about 1 hour then proceed as above.

Deodorizing

Cooking odors

Simmer vinegar (1 tbsp in 1 cup water) on the stove while cooking to absorb cooking odors. To get such smells as fish and onion off utensils and cutting boards, wipe with vinegar and rinse.

Refrigerator odors

Wash the refrigerator with a solution of borax and water. Rinse well.

Spilled milk odors

To neutralize spilled milk odors, dampen the spot and rub borax on. Let it dry then brush or vacuum up the borax.

Drain and garbage disposal odors

To eliminate drain and garbage disposal odors put 2-3 tablespoons of borax in the drain, let stand for about 15 minutes, then flush with water with the disposal on. Borax neutralizes acidic odors.

Garbage pail odors

Wash the garbage pail with a solution of borax and water. Sprinkle some borax in the bottom of the pail to keep it fresh.

Odors around the house

A mixture of baking soda with vinegar or lemon juice placed in small dishes will absorb odors around the house. Houseplants can help too.

Urine odors

To neutralize urine odors, dampen the spot and rub borax on. Let it dry then brush or vacuum up the borax. Use to neutralize pet urine odors also.

Toilet bowl odors.

Add 1/4 cup of borax to the bowl. Swish it about with the toilet brush and let stand 30 minutes (or overnight).

Humidifier odors

Wash with a solution of borax and water. Rinse well before refilling for use.

Carpet odors

Baking soda and cornstarch are both good carpet deodorizers.

Keep clean without running water

With some baking soda, a little vinegar, and a gallon or so of water it's possible to keep your body and hair clean when away from a source of running water. While boondocking in an RV for instance and you want to extend your stay.



&&**&&

Alternative Household Cleaning Solutions
for Septic System Owners

Many of the ready-made solutions we purchase to clean and maintain our homes contain poisonous or toxic chemicals. While the labels on these products contain signal words (caution, warning, danger or poison) to alert us about proper use or potential harm, many do not list the chemical ingredients in the product or hazards associated with the chemical. These chemicals can damage the effectiveness of your septic systems by killing the bacteria that breakdown the sewage sludge in your septic system.
There are safer alternative cleaners. The basic ingredients listed below can be mixed or used alone for many household cleaning tasks. Also, in the event of an accident, these ingredients can be identified by most consumers and healthcare professionals.

SELECTED BASIC CLEANING INGREDIENTS

Ingredient


General Use

Baking Soda


cleaner, deodorizer, fire extinguisher, scouring powder

Boiling Water


drain cleaner

Borax


cleaner, disinfectant, laundry aid, water softener

Lemon


cleaner

Salt&


cleaner

Soap


cleaner

White Vinegar


cleaner, deodorizer, grease cutter

Washing Soda


cleaner, laundry aid, grease cutter, stain remover, disinfectant

The following "recipes" offer less toxic alternatives to common cleansers.

ALL PURPOSE CLEANERS

1. Mix 1 teaspoon borax with 1 quart of warm water. Add a splash of lemon juice or vinegar to cut grease.
2. Mix 2 teaspoons borax and 1 teaspoon soap in 1 quart of water. Can be stored in a spray bottle.
3. Mix 3 tablespoons of washing soda per quart of warm water.

DISINFECTANT

1. Mix ¼ cup borax in 1/2 gallon hot water.

DRAIN CLEANERS

1. Prevention is the best method. Use a drain strainer. Do not pour grease down the drain.
2. For maintenance, pour about 1 gallon of boiling water down the drain weekly.
3. Pour ½ cup baking soda and ½ cup vinegar down drain. Close drain tightly until fizzing stops. Flush with one gallon boiling water.

FLOOR CLEANERS

1. Wood or vinyl floors – mix ¼ cup oil soap with 1 gallon of warm water.

METAL POLISHES

Brass, Bronze, and Copper

1. Mix equal amounts of salt and flour with a small amount of vinegar. Rub with a soft, damp cloth. Rinse and polish with a dry cloth.
2. Make a paste of lemon juice and salt and rub with a soft cloth; rinse with water and dry.
3. Use a slice of lemon sprinkled with baking soda. Rub brass with the lemon slice; rinse with water and dry.

Silver

1. Rub with a paste of baking soda and water.
2. Place a piece of aluminum foil to cover the bottom of pan. Add 2 to 3 inches of water. Add 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt per quart of water and bring to a boil. Add silver pieces and boil 2 to 3 minutes. Make sure the water covers the silver pieces. Remove silver, rinse, dry, and buff with a soft cloth.

OVEN CLEANERS

1. Prevention. Put sheet of aluminum foil on the oven floor. Be careful not to touch the heating element.
2. Mix 3 tablespoons of washing soda per quart of warm water. Spray on and wait 20 minutes. Scrub with a fine steel wool pad if necessary.

TUB, TILE AND TOILET CLEANER

1. Use soap and sponge, or a stiff brush and one of the following: baking soda, borax and salt.

WINDOW AND GLASS CLEANERS

1. Mix 1 part water to 1 part vinegar in a spray bottle. Wipe off with cleaning cloth.

WOOD POLISHES

Think Ill go get nosey elsewhere :smoke:

Collect your tit bits where ya find um I say
Hoss :yikes:
E G M :mf_rosetinted::giljotiini:

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

lol thanks AussieBabe but as far I'm safe I dunno how long for though =/
/sigh liveing with physophrenics is a nightmare at time's @.@

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

HI ALL

Melbourne No i got sick of that place twenty years ago.

A safe place ? well unless i knew for certain what was coming, I;m not going anywhere.
No POINT not at this time
Hoss
E G M

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

Hi All, Just joined this site but have been watching Camelot for some time. Was disappointed to find out too late that they were in QLD on weekend. Anyway we are from Melb. Warrandyte area. Have you noticed chem spraying in your area and people getting sick? Great to see kindred spirits exists in Melb!!!...Pep

Hello from the Sunshine Coast
 

Hello All:Greetings from the Sunshine Coast

Hi to all,
Just a quick message from DarkMatter and KellyNUTS.
Im using the Sunshine Coast airports internet waiting for our flight back to Melbourne.
I have to say that the Nexus Conference was absolutely fantastic and I will be writing up a story on it as soon as I can.
Ive got an interview with Bill and Kerry on audio tape which goes for a couple of hours. I will transcribe it, then get Bill to post it up on the Project Camelot site for people to download. Give it a few days, as Im not sure when Bill can upload it
I have to say it was absolutely awesome to meet Bill and Kerry, and we had a bit to talk about.
KellyNUTS and I have met many wonderful people and it was a weekend to remember.
Got to get going now as we have to board our plane. Look forward to chatting with you all again soon.
Take care all and peace be with you.
Best regards,
John
DarkMatter

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

HI All,
Just read about this and its a great idea, I'll be there on 24th and will look out for black/white t-shirts?

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

HI ALL

Apart from the fact that i hate Crap-city?

I'm on a disability pension, I am not going anywhere.

Hoss
E G m:trumpet:Taps for us

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

Hi, I just joined and sorry for trivial question but my picture which I uploaded from browse in set up page does not show on this page? Any hints? Also looking forward to meeting on Oct 24. .... PEP

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

Hello to you Hoss the SURVIVER and welcome. :welcomeani:

I take it that you won't attend the meeting on the 24th??? :sad:
By the way, the info you provided in regards to cleaning material is excellent. Many thanx for that. :thumb_yello:
Take care my friend and I look forward to more post from you.
Best regards,
John
DarkMatter

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

I'm sorry you can't make it to the meeting, but I'm more sorry that you are not well. I hope you get much better soon.

Thank you Aussie Babe, its very much appreciated. :wink2:
Please take care and get well soon.
Best regards,
John
DarkMatter

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

Hello and welcome to you Peace2all. :welcomeani:
I'll smack your name onto our list, and thank you for participating.
Look forward to reading your posts and meeting you on the 24th. :thumb_yello:
Take care.
Best regards,
John
DarkMatter

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

HI ALL

Info D M I've been er liberating it ever since i got on the net..

Then taking what i'm interested in and compiling it in a pdf doc

Be carefull what yee ask for You may get it :roll1: :thumb_yello:

Hoss
E G M

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

Hello Hoss,
Would be great if you could put it in pdf format. Provided it isn't too much of a hassle to do so.
Take care my friend.
Best regards,
John
DarkMatter

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

HI ALL

The meeting would be very unlikely I'm A single person on a disability pension.. I live ob 273 odd dollars a week. After all bills are out not much of anything left.

It is not a case of life ain't easy, more a case of REAL MONGERAL.

I found a program on the net called TOMAHAWK PDF + freeware2005.06.15 it converts to PDF via Rich text format. I've taken bits n pieces of what interests me into W/doc the save as RTF then run TOMAHAWK n PDF it

Tis a handy little program

Hoss
E G M

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

Hello Dark Matter! Good to see you got back in one piece, didn't fly Qantas did you? lol.

Thank you for your kind words I would love to be able to go to the meet and hopefully there will be a good turnout.
Welcome Hoss ... the more the merrier!
Is it my imagination or has this thread slowed down? Maybe all busy getting their preps together!

Peace to you all
Barb

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

No, but a worse airline: Jetstar:mf_plasmawhore:
Here's what happened:
Stupid me didn't book the flight correctly. I asked to go to the Gold Coast.
When we arrived, I asked someone if I could get a taxi to our resort hotel. I was told it will cost around $400.00. "What???!!!", I said.
She told me we were 300k's away from that resort. She told us we should have booked to go to the Sunshine Coast, not the Gold Coast. :doh::throw::furious:
So we had to catch a taxi to the nearest railway station. Catch a train to take us to Brisbane Airport. Catch a shuttle bus from there to our resort hotel.
After three or so hours we finally got there.
Saturday morning I ring Jetstar to have our return flight transfered to the Sunshine Coast Airport, and was told it wasn't possible with the type of tickets I booked. Gritting my teeth, I had to book a new flight that set me back $474.00.
Jetstar have now been written off in my book.:thumbdown:

Your most welcome for the kind words. :wink2:

It has slowed down a tad. Hopefully we'll get more response as we near the meeting deadline.

How are you feeling??? Good I hope. Did you get my get well card???
Take care Barb, you look after yourself. :)
Best regards,
John
DarkMatter

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

Gday All,
you are correct barb the thread is rather slow, so here some gos lve spoken to another avalon member recently by phone several times over the past couple of days and ge has reported his intentions to travel to the vic alpine region in search for some safe havens. He also admitted to spending about $1000 on grocery items, in case of an unexpected food shortage.
l spoke with Dark Matter tonight over the phone, l must confess he is as nice in person as he is on this forum. l tend to dominate the conversations, in spite of that fault, Dark Matter still manages to be both polite, mature, combined with a strong foundation in common scenes. Which for me is like a breath of fresh air, even more so in contrast to some of us dealing in idealistic goals, that all too often lack any real practical application.

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

Hello to all the existing Melb/Vic Ground Crew,

I believe we all find ourselves in very exciting and awakening times to the survival and joys of life.
I'm based in the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne FYI. Many people with whom I speak with are becoming disheartened with the current way of life and are seeking alternative measures for greater happiness. Governments, religious figures are being exposed for who they really are and an awakening process is coming of age at a time of great need. My energies are primarily focused on spreading the word out to everyone I meet in the hope that more conscious thinking of our existence is developed and resonates throughout this planet.
I look forward in attending the meeting on the 24th and hope to round up as many like minded people on the day. DM I will confirm the numbers of attendees from the Northern Suburbs closer to the date if that's ok.

Also I've read some of the threads about how some of us are already collecting canned products as part of our survival mechanism. A word of caution here; canned products have a shelf life of generally 6 months. However, some canned foods may have a longer shelf life than originally stated depending on whether or not the product is more acidic than others. Higher acid based canned foods will certainly have a shorter shelf life.

I look forward in reciprocating via this needed thread with you all.

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

Thank you sirdiablo69, your comments are very much appreciated.:)
I have a great deal of patience for you as I value your views, common sense and your outlook to the possible problems ahead. You are the only one I know of that has the foresight in covering every aspect in regards to the worst case scenario/s.
I feel you have very much to contribute to the Ground Crew and I look forward to more future discussions.
Take care my friend and we'll talk again soon.
Best regards,
John
DarkMatter

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

Hello Robski and a very warm welcome. :welcomeani:
Excellent thoughts and views there Robski. I feel you have much to contribute to the Ground Crew. I'm very happy to have you aboard. :thumb_yello:
Take care and peace be with you.
Best regards,
John
DarkMatter

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

HI ALL

I think it is a sign of the times!

With an uncertain future and a lying political system BUT :mf_popeanim:
BE HAPPY things can get WORSE :yikes::angel_not:

SO SMILE BE HAPPY n
SHARPEN DEE KUKKRI

We are not in the 1930's yet:yikes:

Hoss
E G M :smoke::smoke::smoke:

Date Muck Up
 

To ALL Attending the Meeting

Seems that the date of the meeting is incorrect. Its not on the 24th, its on the 25th. The 24th is a Friday.
I'm sure this shouldn't matter, but if it does upset someones plans, then please let us know.
I've amended the date in our attendee list.
Take care all and peace be with you.
Best regards,
John
DarkMatter

What a Buzz
 

I have to say that I'm starting to get back my natural high. The same one I had during the Nexus Conference.
I had the most wondrous day yesterday and the night before.
The night before I called sirdiablo69 and had a great conversation with him, as he pointed out in his last post. He is a man with great ideas and was a joy speaking with him.
Yesterday I got a surprise phone call from Aussie Babe. She is one awesome lady and is another valuable member of the Victorian Ground Crew. It was as if we had been friends for years. It was such a joy talking to her and getting to know each other. She was the spark of the day, and I thank her dearly for it.
Last night I received a call from Lt Ripley. Boy, can my day get any better. :original:
We had a great conversation and talked about many varied themes. I could not believe the intelligence of this young lady, intelligence beyond her years. If I didn't know better, I would have thought she was a woman well into her 40's.
I cannot say in words what these telephone calls meant to me, all I can say that it was pure rapture, and Lt Ripley's call was the cream on the cake.
I'm putting this to you all just to demonstrate how wonderful people are with common goals and ideas can be. Its a kin that I, in all my 48 years (nearly 49):old: have never felt before. This is why now, I urge those who have not committed to attending the meeting on the 25th, you do so. You won't believe how good you will feel.
I'm sorry if you feel the above is not appropriate, but I felt I had to let people know the joy of talking to people that are on the same page.
Take care all and peace be with you.
Best regards,
John
DarkMatter

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

Hey everyone,

Thanks again to DarkMatter for going out on a limb and organising the Melb Ground Crew meeting on the 25th October.

I had the pleasure of speaking to DarkMatter on Friday and it was so refreshing to come across someone who not only thinks along the same lines as yourself, but actually understands and acknowledges your opinions and ideas. I have to admit, coming to Tuesday Oct 7, I was in panic mode and I really feared for the worst. Speaking to DarkMatter about the situation really put my mind at ease and it really helped to gain a different perspective on the matter at hand...I panicked for nothing! :lmao:

But once again, that's what being a member of the GC is really about!

On another note, my sister and I are making GC T-shirts for everyone attending the GC meeting on the 25th! I hope this helps motivate some people who are hiding to come out and join us for a laugh and a good ol' chat.

These will be hand-made and custom made to tailor each person as a consequence, I would be really appreciative if everyone attending could PM me their size. The T-shirts at this point we've chosen will be black, but we will jazz them up with some cool colours. Don't worry, we will not be picking out "happy" colours for the guys! :lmao:

Thanks once again guys and see you all soon!

Re: Melbourne/Victoria
 

Hi DarkMatter and all, We are really looking forward to the meeting on the 25th but my hubby was just wondering if meeting in the city was a good idea? His concerns are CCTV (cameras), ground crew t-shirts matched to our faces, etc.