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| 10th November 2009 ozflag | flagoz - From: AUGUST great to hear you're well and busy. i'm just about to leave for our second yearly round the world visit to usa for xmas. have been busy as well but not on flag. hopefully next year i'll be able to get to work on some of the projects i have in mind. have been do some bird walks with the WA group. cheers, fred |
| 28th October 2009 Jon | Waiting for Rudd - From: book article Rudd's a conservative politician ( rule No. 1 = stay in power ) . He has said that he needs a " public groundswell " before any new referendum . HE cannot initiate that . So if we are waiting for him and he's waiting for us the result is ZERO. PPPPPP -- Prior Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance . A " groundswell " needs to be created and that takes time and organisation . I think this medium is the key . It can reach a lot of people very fast and coordinate their action . All it takes is a unity of purpose . We lost the last referendum because of a lack of purpose -- a lack of unity . |
| 16th August 2009 john seale | cairns news - From: AUGUST G'Day Fred. Just been down to NSW to pick up my stored goods from nearly 6 yrs ago. Got a clutch failure on way back. Bird club running 40+ events/birdtrips in Cairns Festival Aug21-Sept 6. Am VERY busy. I have not yet seen an Ozflag bikini walking down the Esplanade. John |
| 7th July 2009 Jon | Persistance - From: QUIET Hello Fred , just near here is a 'surf cam ' which you can log into to check the surfing conditions . I figured out where the camera was and went onto the beach about 100 m in front of it with a large flag and just stood there for about half an hour . then went home and logged on ( the film is logged about every hour and you can check back ) -- very strangely the period of time I was there was marked ' unavailable ' ! Interestingly while standing there I was approached by a young couple who wanted to know all about the flag and where they could get one . I was unprepared and could only refer them to your website . |
| 13th May 2009 Kate | - From: bathers in sight Hey dad, nice entry! i agree, more important referendums! i don't even have an opinion on daylight savings. :) |
| 19th March 2009 PippaG | Oz flag..coooeeee - From: hello Hi, Fred Love the Ozflag. My partner and I got a hand on a sticker for the car early last year and we were wondering where can we get more? A little hand flag would be the way to go for next Australia Day. Thanks. PippaG |
| 16th March 2009 Jon lee | Australia Day - From: hello I agree with Sky - there was a huge display of British Ensigns on cars - personaly I think anglo-bogans are having an ' ethnic moment ' at present in response to the very evident multi culturism . The Union Jack is a statement saying ' I am Anglo and so is this country ' . Very unfortunate . I guess it comes from a poor civics education . John Howard was wrong ' we ' realy don't know who we are . |
| 5th February 2009 Sky | Aust Day - From: support still there Hi, I have to say how many aussie flags wereflown on cars on Oz day??Gee they were everywhere.No 'oz flags' or even aboriginalflags. Shame. |
| 17th September 2008 Jon Lee | Big One ? - From: THE BIG ONE G'day Fred , what do you mean - ' appear nationaly ' ? I have been wanting to do some spruiking myself - which is why I purchased some flags and stickers a while back from you . Can you describe the best technique for a spruik . How do you 'set up ' and where , do you just wave the flag around and hope people will approach you , do you 'advertise ' with a sign . I was going to set up at our local markets - it will cost me $15 once a month but the exposure may be worth it (?) . What places do you reccommend to do a spruik ? |
| 23rd July 2008 Jon Lee | winter blues - From: cairns daze (cont) Keep your spirits up Fred - - maybe its just cos its winter . maybe there is a better way -- other than personal spruiks ? |
| 3rd May 2008 Christine Milton | Ver r r y Interesting - From: finding forster Like following your diary, Notice was drawn to the flag from a Victorian Town near me in Australia, called Yarroweyah (yaroeea) near the Murray River and Cobram. They cam across you in Qld I think. They fly the flag every day, only swapping with the Eureka falg occasionally. Will continue to follow your journey here in Australia. Good Luck! Keep warm!! Christine Milton |
| 1st May 2008 carl | Sun - From: rain The weather in Florida has been perfect. 60 at night 80 daytime high. |
| 1st May 2008 Kate | sun - From: rain Hi Dad! It still sunny here! Not to make you feel bad or anything! :D love kate |
| 10th April 2008 Jon Lee | Havinaneffect - From: hangin' in Fred , I am getting reports from various people I know that they have seen either you spruiking , bought stickers or seen stickers . People I would never have thought would be interested - have bought stickers . And that is really amazing . Note : Australia 2020 is on at Parliament house on 19-20 April -talkfest on Australias future .... Jon Lee Merimbula NSW |
| 19th January 2008 Jon Lee | Batemans Bay where next - From: batemans bay G'day Fred , are you heading south after Batemans Bay ? as I have said before - if you are around Merimbula I can help out with a spruik . Let me know . |
| 1st August 2007 Barbet | right on - From: More quiet Fred, you are awesome. someone should make a short film on you adventures and intention. I can see it on A & E here in the states. It would be awesome. Love hearing about the birds, you'll have a long lifelist. Write, write, write, your impressions down in a journal, you have a book in the making, pubs and all. Characters, seascapes, odd sleep places, and the joyful life of a 60 something man doing his thing. Right on!!! |
| 19th July 2007 barb mccallum | - From: Onward fred, fantastic, what a life. so happy for you to have found a groove, a truly innovative life. onward. congratulations. barb |
| 10th July 2007 backshedman | love ya work! - From: the blogger's art.... Bravo Fred you brave soul ... and a transplanted outsider to boot ... showing the way. Scorn and ignorance part of the price in this scary jingoistic construct that has seeped into the polis these last 10- 15 years. Don't get me started! Anyway, you gave me a flag in Bronte Park, must be 2 years ago. Worn it proudly on the back window of my little white car ever since. Alas time, tide and salt-laden air have taken their toll. Almost faded away. Time to renew, refresh - so email me so that I can buy some. Cheers backshedman@hotmail.com |
| 8th July 2007 Jon Lee | softy softly catchee monkey - From: Mob rule Strewth mate - you've got to learn politics ! ( and study the principles of guerilla war . ) Or as the Chinese say - "Softly , softly catchee monkey " . I'd say it was lucky that the camera didn't capture the aggressive response in Ingham . It could have resulted in some very bad publicity. We have got to remember that there are forces out there that are extremely powerful and fanaticaly opposed to a change of flag . |
| 25th June 2007 Elyssa | The Dreaming - From: Dreaming Festival I was searching for reviews/accounts of the festival. I had a great time too! Good luck with the rest of your travels : ) http://misselyssa.diaryland.com/070616_17.html |
| 19th June 2007 anonymous | - From: north beckons I love the dot interpretations. The freedom to use ones imagination. Every country needs imagination. |
| 4th June 2007 merle | Butcher Bird - From: colour glossy What the hell is a butcher bird. Is Fred becoming an INDEGI? |
| 15th May 2007 Kate | yay - From: NBN news Hooray! Thats great! Gram is so proud. Me too. xo |
| 15th May 2007 ozflag | spruik - From: Sunshine Coast Hi, 'spruik' is like hawking in American. It means to sell by talking to lots of people or something like that. |
| 14th May 2007 Shala Carter | Vocab - From: Sunshine Coast I am from Columbus Ohio in the states. I am going to australia this summer and i was going through this site and just browsing through blogs when i came across yours. I am enjoying your blog thus far, but one thing is bothering me though, what exactly does "spruik" mean? |
| 28th January 2007 Lorraine Dixon | Classroom Activity. - From: Ulladulla Dear Fred, A teacher collegue and I saw you 'spruiking' at Ulladulla on the 18th jan'07. It prompted us to include the ozflag campaign in our resources for a year 9 english unit on Australian identity. It was a shame we didn't get to speak to you personally, so i appreciate the chance to contact you through this blog. The web site is very good, especially the ability to print the poster to show the students. Thank you for your hard work and all the best. Lorraine. |
| 29th December 2006 Kate | yay - From: I'm back Hi Dad, it sounds fabulous, glad you and loving it still..... after so many months on the road.... i do miss you tho. Oh well. I dont know when I am going to come over. I am thinking about my travel plans but it seems that i dont really have enough money. We'll see. Lotsa love. |
| 20th November 2006 ozflag | Thanks - From: south toward Sydney Hi, Sounds great. If you can save a copy for my media folder, I'll pick it up on way back. Scan and email would be good too. Cheers, Fred |
| 14th November 2006 Jan & Russell | Scotts Head - From: south toward Sydney Pleasure to have you & at Philosophers Cafe. Story going into Guardian News - Nambucca with photos of the evening. See you on return? |
| 30th October 2006 Russell | Visit - From: Fabulous When or are you coming to Scotts Head? Philosophers Cafe awaits but need some notice. |
| 23rd August 2006 mother | loved reading - From: Gladstone just returned to lancasstter;;;;;;;;;;;i am not good at kester alice set up your blog since i saw it last.will be here til sept 6. lara ,ean and jon. coming for labor day weekend.alice and jim will be with you all. how i envy them.hard to believe its been so long since i was there.will be thinking of you all and know you will have agreat time . love to you and all, mother |
| 7th August 2006 merle | Determination - From: warm sunny Sounds wonderful. keep up the good work. MOM You are following your dream and having a good time doing it. What more can one ask for? Love merle |
| 16th May 2006 James | love your journ-al/ey - From: QUEENSLAND hi fred, thank you for your imperfect, sometimes delightful, oft times palpable, profane and prophetic prose. stuck, as i am, in a sydney office and to be able to shuffle off on a voyeuristic daily voyage is a distinct pleasure. you symbolise all that is important about this world - change. change to grow, change to improve, change to find revelation in perspective. bravo! |
| 14th May 2006 mom! | sebring - From: Sunny Day hi fritz! its gram and kate on sunday may 14th had a great time with carl and sue and jenny and family yesterday looking forward to your call love from gram and george and kate |
| 8th May 2006 alaff | OZ - From: Departing Coffs Hi! If all works out with Erin adn Josh we are considering coming to OZ in Sept.( and then going to NEw Zealand). Would you be on the east coast? We could meet up there and then go on to NZ. Your journal is great - I read everyone and follow your adventures. You should write a book someday! Love, Alice |
| 29th April 2006 stellar | Flag Design - From: "Bondi Rescue" please tell us again what the parts of the flag represent, and in case i never find my way back here, would you please send a reply to 'girl_tuesday27@yahoo.com'. i would also like to know where to get a sticker, or a copy of your flag. stellar |
| 24th April 2006 cory | i love my life saving at bondi - From: "Bondi Rescue" my careea at bondi is great man fuck it |
| 9th April 2006 merle | melbourne times article - From: TD How do we get the article? Mom and I read todays blog. A very belated happy birthday. Leave tomorrow to go back to Steeler country. |
| 2nd April 2006 alafff | - From: MCG Sounds like you are having some good luck with the flag. You never know what little contact may turn into a big one. What is MCG? Have a great birthday!!! |
| 30th March 2006 anonymous | jealous - From: Success Dad, you are so cool!! You are doing an awesome thing. It sounds like the life. I am looking forward to meeting up with you on the east coast, for some adventures. |
| 30th March 2006 Carl | Birthday - From: Success Happy 61st birthday. |
| 15th March 2006 Steven | Bondi Rescue - From: "Bondi Rescue" He could have at least told us WHEN Bondi rescue was on TV!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| 14th March 2006 Denis | how are you - From: "Adelaide Advertiser" hi can i keep in touch this way |
| 13th March 2006 Adrian | Enjoy & Hello - From: backdate Just a note to say "Hello' and wish you well.You appear to be having a great time and some interesting experiences. We are placing bets that you are heading for Melbourne & the Commomweath Games venues. We look forward to seeing you on the news being draged of by the cops!!! Just joking mate! Enjoyed you company at Geographe best wishes from Helen & I Good luck & good spruking Adrian |
| 8th March 2006 Richard | Regatta Results - From: south coast Black flag cost us a place. Finally all results are up, we did well. Trip back good, left 1240 Friday locked up boat Sat 0900 Spoke to Alan yesterday in NZ all well |
| 10th February 2006 Joe | Huh? - From: Carl's What the heck is this all about? What's the deal with the flag you keep writing about? |
| 6th February 2006 alaff | - From: Monday Good to hear the dream is alive and well. Keep writing. We are reading. |
| 3rd February 2006 michelle | - From: Friday very good fred i am proudly sporting the sticker my husband picked up from you, on the back of my car! |
| 2nd February 2006 Steve Morgan | South Coast NSW - From: Streets of Sydney Hi Fred, If you head south of Sydney please contact me (Wollongong based)I would love some stickers to distribute. Or post if it's easier. Can contact on 0414 419825 Regards Steve Morgan |
| 1st February 2006 merle culley | update - From: yachting Went back and read your story. At Lara's- she had back surgery. You've been tilting with alot of windmills. Wish I had walked across the Bay Bridge. Go Steelers!!!! |
| 1st February 2006 merle culley | food - From: yachting Its a good thing you are doing alot of walking around with all that food and ale you are consuming. |
| 26th January 2006 alice | A-day - From: Australia Day The stories are a hoot...hope the interest continues. |
| 21st January 2006 al | horse - From: Carl's call him Boomerang - as he whips you around the country and back again (just a suggestion -maybe too obvious) |
| 21st January 2006 Alice Lafferty | Great news - From: sailing I'm glad to hear you are getting some action on the flag - keep blogging so we know what's up. |
| 11th January 2006 Rob P. | Hello - From: Kate's place good work kate. very interesting read. |
