Agree with Skygreen, avoid the Gold Coast. The actual nature reserve is the Border Ranges National Park (Not the Glasshouse mtns, they are North of Brisbane). Well worth a look. Also if you have a car, go down to Byron Bay. It will be a little crowded that time of year but the beaches (Broken Head Nature Reserve for example) are georgeous. There are numerous guesthouses outside the actual town if you want quiet as the town gets a million and a half tourists per year! Why do I know so much? Been living in this area for 40 yrs..
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Visit to Austrailia
by exwhyzee inwe're trying to rebuild our lives after leaving the org, have new experiences and create new memories for ourselves.
we're planning out our trip to hawaii, nz, austrailia and tahati in february.
i thought i'd see if anyone on here could give us some advice on places to see/stay/eat in brisbane and thereabouts, as well as places to steer clear of.
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I spent my xmas with my children and grandchildren eating and drinking too much. Most of the adults ended up in the kids pool. New Years was an all night dance party on a farm...Bit sore and sorry at the moment but at least it didn't rain!
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Random Thoughts on visiting China to understand Tibet.
by fulltimestudent inthe cold war stills plays out on the international political scene in a few places.
one of them is tibet.
here is a summary list of some of the things i've learned, about which i shall post.. .
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I just did a quick search and it seems the mouth piece for this particular group is the Western Shugdan Society. They appear to have unlimited funds to put to their cause of undermining the DL. Now this comment is not to say that the Chinese Gov is behind them, It's simply too difficult to get information but of course the supporters of the DL are stating this.
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17 foot python crashes Florida picnic!
by moshe inthese snakes are becoming a real nuisance in south florida- next month florida is having a python hunting contest with cash prizes.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6bw__uvrm0e#!.
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I was travelling down the Mekong river years ago and due to a nasty leak in our boat, we had to stop for the night in this strange little village. I walked into a guesthouse and there was a large beam supporting the roof which spand the whole building. Someone had tacked a a dried skin on it which had to have been 12 to 14 ft long and 2 ft wide (in places). I asked the attendent if it was some type of crocodile? No king cobra!
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Random Thoughts on visiting China to understand Tibet.
by fulltimestudent inthe cold war stills plays out on the international political scene in a few places.
one of them is tibet.
here is a summary list of some of the things i've learned, about which i shall post.. .
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LOL Love your style and thanks for the explanation. I have an interest in Asia and certainly the awakening of the "sleeping dragon". I will take more time for your posts and input if possible.
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Random Thoughts on visiting China to understand Tibet.
by fulltimestudent inthe cold war stills plays out on the international political scene in a few places.
one of them is tibet.
here is a summary list of some of the things i've learned, about which i shall post.. .
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I am no friend of the Dalai Lama, as I see him as the pope of Buddhism but hey are you being paid by the Chinese Gov to put this stuff out? I have heard that the CG is doing so, swamping blogs sites and forums with propaganda. Or are you doing your Phd?!
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I Think My Marriage Is Over...
by cognac ini know exactly what happened... he thinks i'm going to die at the big a and wants to be with someone he can live forever with.... we have two girls, ages 3 and 1... i really thought we'd make it despite the religion, now i really don't think so... not sure what to do... .
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Sorry to hear you go through this. One thing I must point out, if he is putting it out there to get a new relationship before sorting out his current situation, I would imagine the elders in his congregation would frown on his behaviour let alone his god. This person (I can't call him a man) is a cad.
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What's The Main Reason You Do Not Believe That The Witnesses Are The Best Religion?
by minimus insome people leave because they are fed up with the elders.
others have personality issues.
some have doctrinal and prophecy reasons.
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The main reason was the generation back flip. For decades I had hammered on people's doors, hassled work mates and generally annoyed everyone that the generation that were old enough to recognise 1914 as the beginning of god's heavenly kingdom would see out this system and pass through armageddon into a paradise earth.
Of course I told people this as it was my belief, my basis of faith and really my "evidence" of a loving and just god. When I read that initial "new light" in the watchtower, I went numb. What made it worse was that none of my friends could see the change and speaking to the elders, I was warned about apostate thinking! Was I going mad? Only reading here on this site years later did I find out that the wtbts finally admitted albeit briefly that they had erred.
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Good Reasons To Hate Every Weak And Ex-Jehovah Witness.
by AuntConnie in1. my husband's time is finite, it's wasted on spouses arguing over money, sex or family mattters with stupid home visits.. .
i hate people's constant open hand for money, it's the weak individuals asking others to pull their weight.
my family worked extra hours instead of begging the strong members for district assembly money, cat food for seven cats or tiny little rag-a-muffins weiner dogs.. .
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Dec.21st and the countdown to the Mayan Apocalypse
by designs indecember 21 marks the winter solstice and the end of a cycle called the 13th b'ak'tun.. 1.will we see a few who want to join the celestial parade ala those who wanted to hop on a comet a few years ago.. 2.should koolaid and vodka be banned dec. 20th.. 3.will the wt.
come out with an article making fun of those who 'falsely predict the end of the world' .
i'll take bets on #3.
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doofdaddy
It's 21st here and I am going dancing tonight. I may use the line "Last chance for sex!" on the dance floor.