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A LAUGH FROM OZ, Paradores/Africa/Brazil/Golf In This Issue:  •  FROM THE NOMAD - Ya gotta 'ave a giggle 'ere!  •  PARADORES - of Spain  •  TASSIE - Tasmania that is!  •  BRAZIL - Rio, Ipanema, Iguassu Falls!  •  TURKEY - Cappadocia plus!  •  TANZANIA - African Parks and Safaris!  •  SOUTH PACIFIC - Paradise!  •  GOLF THE WORLD - All the famous and not so famous! Featured Links:  •  LUCKY AIRFARES - ICELAND  •  WORLDWIDE CAR HIRE  •  ASIA CLASSIC TOURS  •  JUNGLE SPA BELIZE FROM THE NOMAD - Ya gotta 'ave a giggle 'ere! True or not? From a bricklayer's accident report in Australia..... Dear Sir, I am writing in response to your request for additional information in Block 3 of my accident report form. I put 'poor planning' as the cause of my accident. You asked for a fuller explanation and I trust the following details will be sufficient..... I am a bricklayer by trade. On the day of the accident I was working alone on the roof of a new six story building. When I completed my work, I found that I had some bricks left over which, when weighed later, were found to be slightly in excess of 500lbs. Rather than carry the bricks down by hand, I decided to lower them in a barrel by using a pulley which was attached to the side of the building on the sixth floor. Securing the rope at ground level, I went up to the roof, swung the barrel out and loaded the bricks into it. Then I went down and untied the rope, holding it tightly to ensure a slow descent of the bricks. You will note in Block 11 of the accident report form that I weigh 175lbs. Due to my surprise at being jerked off the ground so suddenly, I lost my presence of mind and forgot to let go of the rope. Needless to say, I proceeded at a rapid rate up the side of the building. In the vicinity of the third floor, I met the barrell which was now proceeding downward at an equally impressive speed. This explained the fractured skull, minor abrasions and the broken collar bone, as listed in section 3 of the report form. Slowed only slightly, I continued my rapid ascent, not stopping until the fingers of my right hand were two knuckles deep into the pulley. Fortunately by this time I had regained my presence of mind and was able to hold tightly to the rope in spite of beginning to experience a great deal of pain. At approximately the same time however, the barrel of bricks hit the ground and the bottom fell out of the barrel. Now devoid of the weight of the bricks, that barrel weighed approximately 50lbs. I refer you again to my weight. As you can imagine, I began a rapid descent down the side of the building. In the vicinity of the third floor I met the barrel coming up. This accounts for the two fractured ankles, broken tooth and several lacerations of my legs and lower body. Here my luck began to change slightly. The encounter with the barrel seemed to slow me enough to lessen my injuries when I fell into the pile of bricks and fortunately only three vertebrae were cracked. I am sorry to report however, as I lay there on the pile of bricks, in pain and unable to move, I again lost my composure and presence of mind and let go of the rope and I lay there watching the empty barrel begin its journey back down onto me. This explains the two broken legs. I hope this answers your inquiry. Bill Fuller Have fun in Oz..... PARADORES - of Spain Some years ago I drove my TR8 around Spain and stayed in many of these beautiful Paradores...My mistake was that I only stayed one night in each.....To appreciate these fine establishments,their locales and wonderful regional foods, I suggest at least 2 nights in each.....The Nomad Toledo comes to mind.............. TASSIE - Tasmania that is! Another great place to once again enjoy the pleasures of driving must be Tassie.....Overnight in fine heritage homes .....villas in Port Arthur...an 1865 home in the Huon Valley...try a Wicked Camper ...try Devel Jet for some exciting jet boating and calm down with a farmstay...... Great Links here..... BRAZIL - Rio, Ipanema, Iguassu Falls! Here is an expert Travel Agency based in Florida where you can get the expertise needed for this vast country....Iguassu is spectacular but don't forget to visit the world heritage city of Ouro Preto....how about new year in Rio? Just say Copacabana and you'll wish you were there.... TURKEY - Cappadocia plus! Another expert Travel Agency for you to plan your visit to see the many historical sites in Turkey......We can all conjure up images of Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, Bodrum-Ephesus, Pergamon and Bursa.....these experts will get you there with style and confidence..... Europe and Asia together.... TANZANIA - African Parks and Safaris! Find links to Horton Safaris (UK) for travel planning for your ultimate safari or check out Comfort Holidays in Arusha for their tours of the great parks in Tanzania. Exciting Adventure..... SOUTH PACIFIC - Paradise! The Cook Islands and Fiji.....check out the choices with this link to Blue Lagoon Cruises, Tui Tai Adventure Cruises, Kabanas and Beach Bungalows, the Seashell for all budgets in Fiji ...from dormitory to self-contained bures. Rent a holiday home in the Cook Islands for a short or longstay.....or Palm Grove....your private piece of paradise! Unspoiled South Pacific..... GOLF THE WORLD - All the famous and not so famous! Golf getaways worldwide....Select your golf destination from these golf planning specialists.....These planners are golfers who understand the special requirements of the golfing fraternity.....Golf, Golf and Golf...... Surprise your 'golf mate' or get a group together and go! Don't just putter around....use the experts..... If you 'got a giggle' out of our oz story.....give a mate a giggle also by simply forwarding this issue to them....they may even take out a free subscription...  Laugh at us or with us...as long as you laugh! A LAUGH FROM OZ, Paradores/Africa/Brazil/Golf In This Issue:  •  FROM THE NOMAD - Ya gotta 'ave a giggle 'ere!  •  PARADORES - of Spain  •  TASSIE - Tasmania that is!  •  BRAZIL - Rio, Ipanema, Iguassu Falls!  •  TURKEY - Cappadocia plus!  •  TANZANIA - African Parks and Safaris!  •  SOUTH PACIFIC - Paradise!  •  GOLF THE WORLD - All the famous and not so famous! Featured Links:  •  LUCKY AIRFARES - ICELAND  •  WORLDWIDE CAR HIRE  •  ASIA CLASSIC TOURS  •  JUNGLE SPA BELIZE FROM THE NOMAD - Ya gotta 'ave a giggle 'ere! True or not? From a bricklayer's accident report in Australia..... Dear Sir, I am writing in response to your request for additional information in Block 3 of my accident report form. I put 'poor planning' as the cause of my accident. You asked for a fuller explanation and I trust the following details will be sufficient..... I am a bricklayer by trade. On the day of the accident I was working alone on the roof of a new six story building. When I completed my work, I found that I had some bricks left over which, when weighed later, were found to be slightly in excess of 500lbs. Rather than carry the bricks down by hand, I decided to lower them in a barrel by using a pulley which was attached to the side of the building on the sixth floor. Securing the rope at ground level, I went up to the roof, swung the barrel out and loaded the bricks into it. Then I went down and untied the rope, holding it tightly to ensure a slow descent of the bricks. You will note in Block 11 of the accident report form that I weigh 175lbs. Due to my surprise at being jerked off the ground so suddenly, I lost my presence of mind and forgot to let go of the rope. Needless to say, I proceeded at a rapid rate up the side of the building. In the vicinity of the third floor, I met the barrell which was now proceeding downward at an equally impressive speed. This explained the fractured skull, minor abrasions and the broken collar bone, as listed in section 3 of the report form. Slowed only slightly, I continued my rapid ascent, not stopping until the fingers of my right hand were two knuckles deep into the pulley. Fortunately by this time I had regained my presence of mind and was able to hold tightly to the rope in spite of beginning to experience a great deal of pain. At approximately the same time however, the barrel of bricks hit the ground and the bottom fell out of the barrel. Now devoid of the weight of the bricks, that barrel weighed approximately 50lbs. I refer you again to my weight. As you can imagine, I began a rapid descent down the side of the building. In the vicinity of the third floor I met the barrel coming up. This accounts for the two fractured ankles, broken tooth and several lacerations of my legs and lower body. Here my luck began to change slightly. The encounter with the barrel seemed to slow me enough to lessen my injuries when I fell into the pile of bricks and fortunately only three vertebrae were cracked. I am sorry to report however, as I lay there on the pile of bricks, in pain and unable to move, I again lost my composure and presence of mind and let go of the rope and I lay there watching the empty barrel begin its journey back down onto me. This explains the two broken legs. I hope this answers your inquiry. Bill Fuller Have fun in Oz..... PARADORES - of Spain Some years ago I drove my TR8 around Spain and stayed in many of these beautiful Paradores...My mistake was that I only stayed one night in each.....To appreciate these fine establishments,their locales and wonderful regional foods, I suggest at least 2 nights in each.....The Nomad Toledo comes to mind.............. TASSIE - Tasmania that is! Another great place to once again enjoy the pleasures of driving must be Tassie.....Overnight in fine heritage homes .....villas in Port Arthur...an 1865 home in the Huon Valley...try a Wicked Camper ...try Devel Jet for some exciting jet boating and calm down with a farmstay...... Great Links here..... BRAZIL - Rio, Ipanema, Iguassu Falls! Here is an expert Travel Agency based in Florida where you can get the expertise needed for this vast country....Iguassu is spectacular but don't forget to visit the world heritage city of Ouro Preto....how about new year in Rio? Just say Copacabana and you'll wish you were there.... TURKEY - Cappadocia plus! Another expert Travel Agency for you to plan your visit to see the many historical sites in Turkey......We can all conjure up images of Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, Bodrum-Ephesus, Pergamon and Bursa.....these experts will get you there with style and confidence..... Europe and Asia together.... TANZANIA - African Parks and Safaris! Find links to Horton Safaris (UK) for travel planning for your ultimate safari or check out Comfort Holidays in Arusha for their tours of the great parks in Tanzania. Exciting Adventure..... SOUTH PACIFIC - Paradise! The Cook Islands and Fiji.....check out the choices with this link to Blue Lagoon Cruises, Tui Tai Adventure Cruises, Kabanas and Beach Bungalows, the Seashell for all budgets in Fiji ...from dormitory to self-contained bures. Rent a holiday home in the Cook Islands for a short or longstay.....or Palm Grove....your private piece of paradise! Unspoiled South Pacific..... GOLF THE WORLD - All the famous and not so famous! Golf getaways worldwide....Select your golf destination from these golf planning specialists.....These planners are golfers who understand the special requirements of the golfing fraternity.....Golf, Golf and Golf...... Surprise your 'golf mate' or get a group together and go! Don't just putter around....use the experts..... If you 'got a giggle' out of our oz story.....give a mate a giggle also by simply forwarding this issue to them....they may even take out a free subscription...  Laugh at us or with us...as long as you laugh! WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO? CLICK YOUR VOTE BELOW! In This Issue:  •  TRAVEL AGENT SPECIALISTS?  •  AUSTRALIA, NZ & THE SOUTH PACIFIC?  •  W.I.S.E. - WALES, IRELAND, SCOTLAND, ENGLAND?  •  USA - 50 STATES?  •  CANADA EH?  •  MEXICO & CENTRAL AMERICA?  •  SOUTH AMERICA?  •  EUROPE? Featured Links:  •  Click here for AFRICA  •  Click here for ASIA  •  Click here for MIDDLE EAST  •  Click here for CARIBBEAN TRAVEL AGENT SPECIALISTS? For complex travel planning or to save you time and effort and to do the price checking for you, we recommend that you find a professional travel agent or agency with the knowledge, experience and expertise of your destination or travel activity. If you agree.....please click here to cast your vote..... 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