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Re: Oz Trip Report (w/ a splash of Abu Dhabi)
« Reply #220 on: April 22, 2013, 12:42:35 PM »
8 Please. NZ is #1 on my bucket list. maybe a good TR will get me to actually go there.
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Re: Oz Trip Report (w/ a splash of Abu Dhabi)
« Reply #221 on: April 22, 2013, 09:19:16 PM »
thanks

so for the last two days, i took "personal days" where my wife graciously agreed to stay at the hotel with the kids. at first it was going to be just the one day and i would have missed the low isles, but the day went pretty well for her, with the relaxing at the pool etc that she let me go for the second day.

the secret? my kids love it as much as i do. i usually do things that they enjoy, besides the fact they get much more nosh than usual, get to drink soda, dont have to brush teeth etc  :)

my wife does it out of the goodness of her heart. while she does enjoy it, especially after its done and we can reminisce, she does work hard on the trip. and im forever grateful to her for doing it. without her on board, it doesnt happen. simple as that
Amazing, kol hakavod(e)

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Re: Oz Trip Report (w/ a splash of Abu Dhabi)
« Reply #222 on: April 24, 2013, 09:37:30 AM »
Amazing, kol hakavod(e)

Now let's see that NZ TR  :D
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Re: Oz Trip Report (w/ a splash of Abu Dhabi)
« Reply #223 on: October 30, 2013, 07:04:54 AM »
Holy Heavens!!!! This is the best TR I have ever seen! (epic adventure too)

I must add; Major respect for you and yours for being able to pull this off with the kids. Kudos.

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Re: Oz Trip Report (w/ a splash of Abu Dhabi)
« Reply #224 on: October 30, 2013, 08:14:50 AM »
Holy Heavens!!!! This is the best TR I have ever seen! (epic adventure too)

I must add; Major respect for you and yours for being able to pull this off with the kids. Kudos.

(I am not laughing at my own lousy attempts at TR's - I guess no more from me)
thanks!

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Re: Oz Trip Report (w/ a splash of Abu Dhabi)
« Reply #225 on: October 30, 2013, 12:47:17 PM »
thanks!

when people appreciate it, it makes it worth it.

(and incentive to write another one  ;) )

+1

I don't think I'm the only one waiting for your NZ TR.
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Re: Oz Trip Report (w/ a splash of Abu Dhabi)
« Reply #226 on: October 30, 2013, 12:47:53 PM »
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I don't think I'm the only one waiting for your NZ TR.
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Re: Oz Trip Report (w/ a splash of Abu Dhabi)
« Reply #227 on: October 30, 2013, 02:55:36 PM »

I don't think I'm the only one waiting for your NZ TR.
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Re: Oz Trip Report (w/ a splash of Abu Dhabi)
« Reply #228 on: November 03, 2013, 04:41:45 PM »
+1

I don't think I'm the only one waiting for your NZ TR.
+1000000 I can't wait!
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Re: Oz Trip Report (w/ a splash of Abu Dhabi)
« Reply #229 on: November 03, 2013, 05:13:23 PM »
The whole DDF is waiting for the NZ TR.
For whatever reason it's like the black hole of TRs.
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Re: Oz Trip Report (w/ a splash of Abu Dhabi)
« Reply #230 on: November 03, 2013, 05:20:09 PM »
Not sure this one is gonna happen, sadly.
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Re: Oz Trip Report (w/ a splash of Abu Dhabi)
« Reply #231 on: November 03, 2013, 07:56:20 PM »
+1000000 I can't wait!
I didnt realize you were interested, now i really gotta get cracking!

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Re: Oz Trip Report (w/ a splash of Abu Dhabi)
« Reply #233 on: November 03, 2013, 08:16:25 PM »
I didnt realize you were interested, now i really gotta get cracking!
It's #1 on my bucket list for a while because I have wanted to goskydiving there ssince I was a kid.

So a TR woukd be very encouraging to get me to go and know how to do it.
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Re: Oz Trip Report (w/ a splash of Abu Dhabi)
« Reply #234 on: January 18, 2016, 02:43:51 PM »
Great TR, thank you very much for all the information. How did you decide where to go in Queensland? I'm budgeting 3 days/3 nights there and am most interested in diving/snorkeling. Would I be better off in Cairns or Hamilton Islands?