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Old 5th February 2010, 01:08 PM
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It was all the extra biscuits he had stuck in his pockets that weighed him down....

Plus those stilletos he wears would dig right in...
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Old 5th February 2010, 02:29 PM
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You shoulda seen the pink hat!!!
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Is that the infamous trolley dolly from Adelaide in the earlier photo?
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Old 5th February 2010, 08:23 PM
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Look Mum, no hands!!!!

Nice shot, have a good weekend guys.
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What exactly is the point of the fencing on the western side of 'our' site? Are they headed for something more permanent, and HIGHER?
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Old 6th February 2010, 02:44 PM
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I was told last November by a SACL bloke who was taking down notes and shots of the rubbish left around the mound that he was to say and I quote "Enjoy this area while you can"!
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Old 6th February 2010, 03:27 PM
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As you can see, it's extremely soft down at Shep's Hill...
at least it's not quick sand
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Old 6th February 2010, 04:28 PM
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Whatever location has been made available to us over the years has always been a hangout for 'messy visitors'. Even the 'temporary' area at the corner of the runway intersection was 'vandalised' at times. It's a shame as we suffer for other people's bad habits. Broken glass, condoms, vomit, the odd syringe, 'takeaway' rubbish etc.

Botany Council could have made things easier with bins (which they used to provide).

Yes, I too have seen the 'groups' with safety vests, hard hats and notepads, maps etc.

I think we all knew some time ago that the time would come when one of the world's best spotting locations would soon be a carpark or a group of buildings of some sort.

As Winston Churchill once said "We will fight them on the beaches...". Hope there's plenty of parking at the beach; haven't been there for years.
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Old 8th February 2010, 03:59 PM
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What exactly is the point of the fencing on the western side of 'our' site? Are they headed for something more permanent, and HIGHER?

The point was to hopefully curb the amount of erosion and prevent cars from eroding the whole mound. SACL were certainly aware of the spotting weekend coming up and the history of bogged cars in the soft areas, as well as the shoulders of the road wearing away hence the fence along the top road near the Control Tower.

With any luck, more new fencing will be installed to help encourage grass growth to stabilise the area.


I should add, if more fencing is put up to isolate certain areas, then it will ultimately be up to you spotters (not as individuals, but collectively) to help preserve the fence and encourage some grass regrowth. It is you who will benefit from having a grassy, stable mound from which to view from. If that means short term inconvenience to your favourite position, then tolerate it without fuss.

And lastly, not being directed at any one person, stop being so damn negative when you see activities occurring around your favourite haunts. Sometimes there are actually people out there who are trying to help you, but some of you get all too caught up in you own selfish wants and can't see the positives. Be thankful for what you've already got and treat it with respect...it might just hang around for a little while longer!
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Old 8th February 2010, 04:29 PM
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It hasn't affected access and doesn't cause any problems. I guess it is having the desired effect but I sure wouldn't have driven over the bits where they have put it .. even in a 4WD.
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