Yeah had to do a site visit and swung by Hillarys on the way. The carpark looked like a reasonable Saturday for this time of year with all the empty trailers
I bet one person in your family has been to the supermarket (Aldi/IGA's) and purchased something. You have breached the rules at that supermarket as you have gone through a checkout and been within 1.5mtrs of a person. Furthermore that person has touched every item you have purchased as they have scanned it.
same with uber's? don't know who touched the handle of the door before you? but that is acceptable and ok to operate, transact.
Interesting if the fisheries go on their boat, two people don't live in same house? they have breached the rules..... clearly they shouldn't be on the water, are they essential?
Interesting how one city in China with more then 20m people (Shanghai) can have smaller deaths and less infections as Australia....
He is trying anything to deflect attention from his appalling early lack of action and just plain executive incompetence. Yes the WHO were a little slow in actually formally declaring it a pandemic--so what. the writing was on the wall by Chinese New year in January. He was being warned, was not listening. Have you already forgotten his lines from only a short while ago--" it's like only one person out of China" " like magic, one day it will just disappear" " it's just the flu" "liberal hoax" " fake news" ad nauseum. As the fatalities built up. Aided and abetted by his cheerleaders on Fox News and the like, he will be directly responsible, via his lack of early action, for tens of thousands of avoidable deaths. Picking fights with Democrat governors who were struggling with no resources and a rapidly rising death toll. When this started to take off, I bet that they could go as high as a half-million dead, and I stand by that. This crisis has exposed , to Americans, just how weak and ineffectual their country has become. Just how close to poverty the majority of their country is, how a strong stock market does not actually equate to a strong economy--too many people thought they were the same thing. A corrupted healthcare system which only works for the rich, or those lucky enough to have healtth care attached to their employment. Which ten disappears when you are laid off, as millions have been. They have been divided, and weakened, and he just came along and exploited, and continues to exploit this, for his own ends and the country is far the worse for it. "Coastal elites" vs " the heartland" east vs west, north vs south, Conservatives vs liberals, and that is without even getting into skin colour. Or the Second Amendment. Aided and abetted by a Republican party so far removed from its roots as a laudable political institution, a party only interested in raw power and lining their own pockets.
They are royally fucked, and only just starting to realise it. How has a once great country come to this? They will have fatality rates comparable with 3rd world countries --the sort of places that their Orange Buffoon has referred to as " shitholes" . Trump is doing everything he can to avoid responsibilty, while hpoing that it won't be as bad as it could have been, whereupon he will claim the " victory" as his. He is a science-denying, lying, theiving, gaslighting incompetent, "fortunate son" POS who deserves to rot in jail for the rest of his life. And that's just for what he did BEFORE he came to office.
It's been interesting watching the opinions shift on a particular demographic as reality sinks in. I follow the Amercian boating forum THT, massive readership and post volume. Very focussed on the south east and Florida, where they tend to be very conservative. It went from following Trumps lines to "WTF is happening" , and everyone knows someone who has died. In the course of just a couple of weeks. Great wakeup call.
Oh, and a final thought. When the billionaires want you to go back to work, no matter what personal risk to you, it becomes obvious who makes them their money. You do, and they are screwed without you. Funny how the most "essential" workers are largely the lowest paid.
Exactly, and from where it all started none the less. Lets not forget about the doubling of the dole for people that already couldn't be fucked working whilst not making any decisions on the almighty Chinese that own our universities, our farms, cattle stations, Darwin Port (leased 99 years) public infrastructure in Victoria - spineless government. Nothing but hate propaganda against Donald Trump, more sheep from across globe listening to each others insecurities.
Mate, I have been in full lockdown quarantine for over 2 weeks....today is my last day...….I can promise, FW comments will be the very last thing on my mind tomorrow morning. Get to see the kids, Mrs and family....That's all that counts at the end of the day. :-)
I want to laugh Johnny but I reckon these C^%^ts are capable of that. Article I read the other day said these idiots need to drop their over competitive attitude for the good of the planet.
It's definitely run through my mind Hezzy, Yanks with aircraft carriers out of action etc I reckon there'd be a few Chyneee generals rubbing their hands together.
They have already taken over the country, just have a think about how much they own of Australia, why would they want to use moor earth and most probably wreck some of the infrastructure and loose a few lives.
They have brought the place lock stock and banrrel, and don't blame them, who sells them the factories, the stations the ports, the real estate. The good Australian citizen who gets blinded by the dollars China waves in front of them, and who can blame them. When the government says no you can,t sell them that all the lobbyists descend on canberra and hound the government to do a back flip if they want to in power.
Its good for the economy we are told all that good foreign investment stuff the people not having access to the great out doors or beaches or rivers.
I've read quite a few military scenario books on the subject of opportunistic invasion. We cannot forget history and it's lessons. And I mean fuck look at the world complacency with what's going on right now, every country caught with it's pants down.
Hypothetical yes, but there are still active carrier groups available. Irrespective of what party or who is president of the USA any threatened or attack on Australia will have Beijing turned into a Glass parking lot within hours. Don't forget the subs are active also and cover the carriers ass.
I'm sick of seeing this topic . Everyone has their opinion and we should just leave it at that. With nearly 20k reads on this one i feel enough is enough. Don't think the arguments will end
Unfortunately the can of worms was cracked open yesterday. If a footballer living in Perth can drive a truck from Lake Grace to Margs with his surfing gear in tow how can Police stop a sparkie taking a job to install a GPO in Exmouth with his boat in tow?
Yeah figured today was gonna be mental. Will b interesting to see if these crowds are what push the authorities to actually back a ban.
was up at 4am and gotta admit I was sorely tempted given the conditions! Luckily I had to do the bloody decking or I may have just caved!! Lol. Took the dog for a walk around the block and stacks ppl coming back from the beach. Beautiful weather!
Did the trailer hubs and bearings this morning, now waiting, waiting, waiting,
Oh and avoiding the Minister for war and defence, finance and whatever else, otherwise I will get a list of jobs a mile long that will interrupt my drinking time.
Funnily enough I did my bearings and hubs at work yesterday. Glad to see after a summer's fishing season they were in good nick with not water ingress. heading to work tomorrow to rip everything out of her for a big clean and new seats etc. I want to install a pot tipper for next year and lastly a capstan winch.
The carpark at Ocean reef was full, however everyone seemed to be practicing safe social distancing practices. Most deckies were waiting on boats for the skipper and there was about 15m between any 2 people standing on the Jetty.
I'm making this statement of my observations as there seems to be an assumption by some that if the car park is full, people must be in close contact. Therefore ramps should be shut down.
There was far more congestion along the walking path along the coast and those waiting for their 'essential' coffee at 2 different cafe's I drove past. Is it essential to go boating/fishing? Maybe, maybe not. It is good Friday and many do not eat meat. Is it better to go line up at the fish and chip shop tonight, or go to the shops to buy fish? Personally, I feel that fishing/boating today is the safest way to provide seafood for the family tonight... As long as social distancing practices are strictly adhered to.
Now you mention it, yes, there appeared to be a couple of 'groups' that did this and I am with you 100%, that this is not on. The largest portion presented as family though.
Can only comment on what I saw, at a single ramp, during the small time I took to launch and retrieve... and compared it to what I am regularly seeing along the coast with walkers, those in desperate need of a coffee, going to the supermarket or fish and chip shop. Fishing and boating is not the issue, it's those who are ignoring the social distancing rules... regardless of the activity they choose to do whilst ignoring the rules.
Absolutely spot on. I haven't taken the boat out the last few weekends, trying to do the right thing. Go for a drive (staying in car) down the coast, and it's as busy as it's ever been, not much care for social distancing at all, almost like a punch in the guts and think should have taken the boat out. Then you see on the news last night the government has liked what they have seen at the beaches and on the coast and praising people for keeping there 1.5m.
Personally I don't think there should be a ban on boating, just adhere to social distancing while boating, as above it's crazy how frowned upon people are getting for boating considering every other social activity going on, on land that no one is blinking an eye to.
Similar experience today. I have been avoiding taking the boat out, but just went and did some groceries, and people were oblivious. I normally go early Monday morning, so had to go today due to the public hol. Went to a different shops, and saw different families just standing in the aisles having conversations, mums and dads with 3 kids in tow all doing the shopping, people reaching over or under me to get stuff, and I had to ask the person in the checkout behind me to back off.
makes resisting the temptation to go fishing much harder, when so many people have obviously been living under a rock.
haha I’m all for keeping fishing open. I also not gonna let corona virus get the better of me. But anyone who tries to justify fishing today under the social distancing rules is off there head!!! Yeah yeah selthy everyone u seen was doing the right thing... I parked down at ramp... yes I know I’m not meant to do that as it’s not essential travel but wanted to have a peek. I was thinking of going for a fish tommorow as I was in the opinion that fishing should be ok. After today u can stick that up ur arse. I don’t give a fuck if ppl wanna go out but I’m not. No social distancing was applying where I was looking
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leeuwin ramp in east freo i
leeuwin ramp in east freo i reckon 50/60% full @ 8am Thursday
cars and trailers rolling up!!
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nice counting lol
nice counting lol
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Police at Ramp
A reliable source advised of a strong police presence at Hillarys ramp today, with the target being groups of more than two.
Aslo reported that Fisheries are active checking licences on the water to ensure that "family guidelines" are being followed on vessels.
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Yeah had to do a site visit
Yeah had to do a site visit and swung by Hillarys on the way. The carpark looked like a reasonable Saturday for this time of year with all the empty trailers
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Not sure Fisheries have the
Not sure Fisheries have the authority to check or enforce this......
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You only need to produce one
You only need to produce one licence per boat or bag limit
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They must have
Good eye sight to check licenses:)
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Don't fish i say... so maybe more fish for me?
I bet one person in your family has been to the supermarket (Aldi/IGA's) and purchased something. You have breached the rules at that supermarket as you have gone through a checkout and been within 1.5mtrs of a person. Furthermore that person has touched every item you have purchased as they have scanned it.
same with uber's? don't know who touched the handle of the door before you? but that is acceptable and ok to operate, transact.
Interesting if the fisheries go on their boat, two people don't live in same house? they have breached the rules..... clearly they shouldn't be on the water, are they essential?
Interesting how one city in China with more then 20m people (Shanghai) can have smaller deaths and less infections as Australia....
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Your last line..... no they
Your last line..... no they don't.
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thats if you believe their
thats if you believe their numbers houlty ??
there is some unconfirmed reports , of up to 21 million mobile users going missign since jan in china ?
https://www.onenewspage.com/n/World/1zlreqouvb/Fact-Check-21-Million-Drop-in-China-Mobile.htm
would a communist regime that tried to cover up the initial source and size of the problem now be lying about the number of deaths outside wuhan ?
very likly imo , but to what extent who knows //
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Hopefully someone sorts China
Hopefully someone sorts China and WHO out. Trump said he’s going to defund WHO, they let us down big time.
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Jeez, are you swallowing Trumps' bullshit?
He is trying anything to deflect attention from his appalling early lack of action and just plain executive incompetence. Yes the WHO were a little slow in actually formally declaring it a pandemic--so what. the writing was on the wall by Chinese New year in January. He was being warned, was not listening. Have you already forgotten his lines from only a short while ago--" it's like only one person out of China" " like magic, one day it will just disappear" " it's just the flu" "liberal hoax" " fake news" ad nauseum. As the fatalities built up. Aided and abetted by his cheerleaders on Fox News and the like, he will be directly responsible, via his lack of early action, for tens of thousands of avoidable deaths. Picking fights with Democrat governors who were struggling with no resources and a rapidly rising death toll. When this started to take off, I bet that they could go as high as a half-million dead, and I stand by that. This crisis has exposed , to Americans, just how weak and ineffectual their country has become. Just how close to poverty the majority of their country is, how a strong stock market does not actually equate to a strong economy--too many people thought they were the same thing. A corrupted healthcare system which only works for the rich, or those lucky enough to have healtth care attached to their employment. Which ten disappears when you are laid off, as millions have been. They have been divided, and weakened, and he just came along and exploited, and continues to exploit this, for his own ends and the country is far the worse for it. "Coastal elites" vs " the heartland" east vs west, north vs south, Conservatives vs liberals, and that is without even getting into skin colour. Or the Second Amendment. Aided and abetted by a Republican party so far removed from its roots as a laudable political institution, a party only interested in raw power and lining their own pockets.
They are royally fucked, and only just starting to realise it. How has a once great country come to this? They will have fatality rates comparable with 3rd world countries --the sort of places that their Orange Buffoon has referred to as " shitholes" . Trump is doing everything he can to avoid responsibilty, while hpoing that it won't be as bad as it could have been, whereupon he will claim the " victory" as his. He is a science-denying, lying, theiving, gaslighting incompetent, "fortunate son" POS who deserves to rot in jail for the rest of his life. And that's just for what he did BEFORE he came to office.
It's been interesting watching the opinions shift on a particular demographic as reality sinks in. I follow the Amercian boating forum THT, massive readership and post volume. Very focussed on the south east and Florida, where they tend to be very conservative. It went from following Trumps lines to "WTF is happening" , and everyone knows someone who has died. In the course of just a couple of weeks. Great wakeup call.
Oh, and a final thought. When the billionaires want you to go back to work, no matter what personal risk to you, it becomes obvious who makes them their money. You do, and they are screwed without you. Funny how the most "essential" workers are largely the lowest paid.
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Ok
Ok
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jees
love to see your score card on Australia,letting in affected cruise ships[ruby]flyin in peeps from china while there fighting
a virus etc
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Exactly, and from where it
Exactly, and from where it all started none the less. Lets not forget about the doubling of the dole for people that already couldn't be fucked working whilst not making any decisions on the almighty Chinese that own our universities, our farms, cattle stations, Darwin Port (leased 99 years) public infrastructure in Victoria - spineless government. Nothing but hate propaganda against Donald Trump, more sheep from across globe listening to each others insecurities.
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Hate propganda for Trump,
Hate propganda for Trump, fuck me it's all true. That fuckwits lame response has fucked his country.
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this will get interesting
this will get interesting with a few beers for the lads tonight
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Beer, wine then bourbon mate
Beer, wine then bourbon mate the truth serum, 4 nights ahead woooo
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Don't forget the supermoon
Don't forget the supermoon
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Lol no change there, I'm
Lol no change there, I'm already ahairy fucker.
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"a hairy"
"a hairy"
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Ha ha keyboard slur
Ha ha keyboard slur
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Diesel is still bloody
Diesel is still bloody expensive
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bullshit isnt it
bullshit isnt it
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Yeah it is !! but
Yeah it is !! but unfortunately supply and demand... still a lot of people using it in Essential services and the likes I'd say.
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Hey Ranmar can you do some
Hey Ranmar can you do some dot points of your post... I don’t like reading.
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How many post till we hit 5
How many post till we hit 5 pages?
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I’m not sure you guys are
I’m not sure you guys are getting it, this is about our front line services.....
page 5 objective......complete.
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He’s backkkkk...
He’s backkkkk...
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What made you think I
What made you think I left??!
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Your profile pic left...
Your profile pic left...
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Hmmmmm......good point! That
Hmmmmm......good point! That was a nice little Dolly too
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Good to see
Good to see your still here,
We are all passionate about what we believe is right or wrong and at times that passion spills over
However like everything with me, the next day it never happened
I have moved on as hopefully you have.
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Mate, I have been in full
Mate, I have been in full lockdown quarantine for over 2 weeks....today is my last day...….I can promise, FW comments will be the very last thing on my mind tomorrow morning. Get to see the kids, Mrs and family....That's all that counts at the end of the day. :-)
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Enjoy
Enjoy your time with your family and all the best.
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Get ready
For next one . It will be zombies . That’s what happens when pressure is put on China’s trade.
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I want to laugh Johnny but I
I want to laugh Johnny but I reckon these C^%^ts are capable of that. Article I read the other day said these idiots need to drop their over competitive attitude for the good of the planet.
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300 comments woohoo
300 comments woohoo
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lets all play hypothetical
lets all play hypothetical
just imagine if china was to sail down the china straight and start to invade countries like Singapore and us ??in say about 4-6 weeks time ??
how well placed would we be and our major allies to stop that from being successful ??
might sound extreme ,
but think about it for a sec
in worlds current state who would help us and how mnay days would it take before we had to surrender ??
that should get it to 5 pages lol
but seriously , is it an impossible scenario?
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It's definitely run through
It's definitely run through my mind Hezzy, Yanks with aircraft carriers out of action etc I reckon there'd be a few Chyneee generals rubbing their hands together.
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China invade us, why
They have already taken over the country, just have a think about how much they own of Australia, why would they want to use moor earth and most probably wreck some of the infrastructure and loose a few lives.
They have brought the place lock stock and banrrel, and don't blame them, who sells them the factories, the stations the ports, the real estate. The good Australian citizen who gets blinded by the dollars China waves in front of them, and who can blame them. When the government says no you can,t sell them that all the lobbyists descend on canberra and hound the government to do a back flip if they want to in power.
Its good for the economy we are told all that good foreign investment stuff the people not having access to the great out doors or beaches or rivers.
rant over
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bit of info on this in the
bit of info on this in the link here 2018
https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/resources/investment-statistics/Pages/statistics-on-who-invests-in-australia
the biggest single land holder behind the gov is aboriginal land councils ,
why ?? would they want to invade ??
simply because an opportunity could present itself for the taking
these types of big picture world power shift strategies are long time in the planning ,
lots of different scenarios would be modeled imo
there long game players ..so why would they not ''take ''it instead of buying it ?
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I've read quite a few
I've read quite a few military scenario books on the subject of opportunistic invasion. We cannot forget history and it's lessons. And I mean fuck look at the world complacency with what's going on right now, every country caught with it's pants down.
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Hypothetical yes, but there
Hypothetical yes, but there are still active carrier groups available. Irrespective of what party or who is president of the USA any threatened or attack on Australia will have Beijing turned into a Glass parking lot within hours. Don't forget the subs are active also and cover the carriers ass.
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Unless the Chinese have
Unless the Chinese have access to the watersports tapes :P
But yeah I reckon the Ohio's would be treated like an operating theatre at the moment. Minimal contact with anything to avoid contamination.
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I'm sick of seeing this
I'm sick of seeing this topic . Everyone has their opinion and we should just leave it at that. With nearly 20k reads on this one i feel enough is enough. Don't think the arguments will end
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Unfortunately the can of
Unfortunately the can of worms was cracked open yesterday. If a footballer living in Perth can drive a truck from Lake Grace to Margs with his surfing gear in tow how can Police stop a sparkie taking a job to install a GPO in Exmouth with his boat in tow?
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Ssshhhh ;)
Ssshhhh ;)
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Opinions are like arseholes-
Opinions are like arseholes- everyone has one!
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I rename you
RANTmar
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This iso is driving us all a bit Cray Cray lol.
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All boat ramps at Mindarie
All boat ramps at Mindarie packed.
Driving down west Coast Why and the number of boats out there is unbelievable.
Obviously no one gave a fuck about the recommendation to keep the boat home.
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Yeah figured today was gonna
Yeah figured today was gonna be mental. Will b interesting to see if these crowds are what push the authorities to actually back a ban.
was up at 4am and gotta admit I was sorely tempted given the conditions! Luckily I had to do the bloody decking or I may have just caved!! Lol. Took the dog for a walk around the block and stacks ppl coming back from the beach. Beautiful weather!
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Ocean reef carpark
Ocean reef carpark full & overflowing by 9am.
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Same as mindarie. I have
Same as mindarie. I have never seen both Boat Ramps so busy. It will get canned after this weekend
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Ahhh the weather's turning
Ahhh the weather's turning to shit anyway.
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I think
I think you still hungover Andy
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Ha ha how'd you guess ;)
Ha ha how'd you guess ;) I've actually gotten some shit jobs done around the house I've been putting off for months.
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Hearing you
Hearing you there,
Did the trailer hubs and bearings this morning, now waiting, waiting, waiting,
Oh and avoiding the Minister for war and defence, finance and whatever else, otherwise I will get a list of jobs a mile long that will interrupt my drinking time.
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Funnily enough I did my
Funnily enough I did my bearings and hubs at work yesterday. Glad to see after a summer's fishing season they were in good nick with not water ingress. heading to work tomorrow to rip everything out of her for a big clean and new seats etc. I want to install a pot tipper for next year and lastly a capstan winch.
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Cockburn Power Boat club chockers as well.
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The carpark at Ocean reef was
The carpark at Ocean reef was full, however everyone seemed to be practicing safe social distancing practices. Most deckies were waiting on boats for the skipper and there was about 15m between any 2 people standing on the Jetty.
I'm making this statement of my observations as there seems to be an assumption by some that if the car park is full, people must be in close contact. Therefore ramps should be shut down.
There was far more congestion along the walking path along the coast and those waiting for their 'essential' coffee at 2 different cafe's I drove past. Is it essential to go boating/fishing? Maybe, maybe not. It is good Friday and many do not eat meat. Is it better to go line up at the fish and chip shop tonight, or go to the shops to buy fish? Personally, I feel that fishing/boating today is the safest way to provide seafood for the family tonight... As long as social distancing practices are strictly adhered to.
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No ramp rage then?
No ramp rage then?
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Didn't see any. Was actually
Didn't see any. Was actually quite suprised how calm people seemed.
Pescatore70
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"As kong as Social
"As kong as Social distancing is adhered to' eh ?
Is this where we pretend we didn't see countless small to medium sized craft with 3 or 4 people crammed onboard ? All family members right.. hmm
Said it many many times, fishermen are some of the most selfish people going around.
selthy
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Date Joined: 27/05/11
Now you mention it, yes,
Now you mention it, yes, there appeared to be a couple of 'groups' that did this and I am with you 100%, that this is not on. The largest portion presented as family though.
Pescatore70
Posts: 183
Date Joined: 03/12/19
There would have been
There would have been hundreds upon hundreds of boats out today
"Couple of groups"
'All family"
Riiiight.......
selthy
Posts: 286
Date Joined: 27/05/11
Can only comment on what I
Can only comment on what I saw, at a single ramp, during the small time I took to launch and retrieve... and compared it to what I am regularly seeing along the coast with walkers, those in desperate need of a coffee, going to the supermarket or fish and chip shop. Fishing and boating is not the issue, it's those who are ignoring the social distancing rules... regardless of the activity they choose to do whilst ignoring the rules.
Hanzie
Posts: 14
Date Joined: 25/06/18
Absolutely spot on. I
Absolutely spot on. I haven't taken the boat out the last few weekends, trying to do the right thing. Go for a drive (staying in car) down the coast, and it's as busy as it's ever been, not much care for social distancing at all, almost like a punch in the guts and think should have taken the boat out. Then you see on the news last night the government has liked what they have seen at the beaches and on the coast and praising people for keeping there 1.5m.
Personally I don't think there should be a ban on boating, just adhere to social distancing while boating, as above it's crazy how frowned upon people are getting for boating considering every other social activity going on, on land that no one is blinking an eye to.
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Sea goat
Posts: 939
Date Joined: 26/03/17
Similar experience today. I
Similar experience today. I have been avoiding taking the boat out, but just went and did some groceries, and people were oblivious. I normally go early Monday morning, so had to go today due to the public hol. Went to a different shops, and saw different families just standing in the aisles having conversations, mums and dads with 3 kids in tow all doing the shopping, people reaching over or under me to get stuff, and I had to ask the person in the checkout behind me to back off.
makes resisting the temptation to go fishing much harder, when so many people have obviously been living under a rock.
big john
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Send it
Just send it Sea Goat!
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Subaquatic
Posts: 515
Date Joined: 23/04/11
Why is anyone surprised?leave
Why is anyone surprised?
leave it open to interpretation, and this is what happens. Hopefully a decent feed was achieved by all.
Curndog
Posts: 441
Date Joined: 21/11/16
Haha
haha I’m all for keeping fishing open. I also not gonna let corona virus get the better of me. But anyone who tries to justify fishing today under the social distancing rules is off there head!!! Yeah yeah selthy everyone u seen was doing the right thing... I parked down at ramp... yes I know I’m not meant to do that as it’s not essential travel but wanted to have a peek. I was thinking of going for a fish tommorow as I was in the opinion that fishing should be ok. After today u can stick that up ur arse. I don’t give a fuck if ppl wanna go out but I’m not. No social distancing was applying where I was looking
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Simo_
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Date Joined: 13/11/06
Thought this would be at 5
Thought this would be at 5 pages by now...
Bring on April
Da pirate
Posts: 1519
Date Joined: 03/05/15
Hah !!
Hah ... 5 pages ... your claiming too the
biggest lame arses .. thread in history
simo .. Fark me ...
Simo_
Posts: 1843
Date Joined: 13/11/06
Hey man don't blame me.
Hey man don't blame me.
Bring on April
Billcollector
Posts: 2006
Date Joined: 16/05/09
You 've got a whole page of
You 've got a whole page of this dribble all by yourself Simo
Jason P
Posts: 521
Date Joined: 16/02/13
Its all part of of the CCP's plan.
The Chinese Communist Party is the one we all should be venting our anger against, on so many levels.
Some scary shit here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bXWGxhd7ic
DM306
Pescatore70
Posts: 183
Date Joined: 03/12/19
THIRD global pandemic that
THIRD global pandemic that shithole has given the world. Asian Flu, SARS and now the Coronavirus.
I will be massively pissed off if the world doesn't react to this with embargos and other restrictions.
Enoughs enough....
Simo_
Posts: 1843
Date Joined: 13/11/06
Thanks for the link Jason.
Thanks for the link Jason.
Bring on April
jighead
Posts: 718
Date Joined: 03/02/12
Yeah
Got my twenty crabs this morning. Over 300 for the season so far. Good times.
Simo_
Posts: 1843
Date Joined: 13/11/06
22000 reads, is this a
22000 reads, is this a Fishwrecked record?
Bring on April
little johnny
Posts: 5329
Date Joined: 04/12/11
Yes it’s done well
Everyone watch news tonight ( beaches Perth way) thousands , no fines . Everyone kept distance. Wa beaches will stay open .
uncle
Posts: 9349
Date Joined: 10/02/07
still 5000 behind
the white cray run post Simo, more words omn this one though.
all aggressive fish love bigjohnsjigs
uncle
Posts: 9349
Date Joined: 10/02/07
still 5000 behind
the white cray run post Simo, more words omn this one though.
all aggressive fish love bigjohnsjigs
Simo_
Posts: 1843
Date Joined: 13/11/06
Your double post will help
Your double post will help get us to page 5 lol.
Bring on April
Jackfrost80
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Date Joined: 07/05/12
Stock standard Uncle
Stock standard Uncle
Officially off the Pies bandwagon
SeperateKnob
Posts: 660
Date Joined: 28/11/16
Police are reporting that all
Police are reporting that all the people who are social distancing are behaving. Great work
Simo_
Posts: 1843
Date Joined: 13/11/06
The flogs calling for
The flogs calling for everything to be shut down will be gutted.
Bring on April