Monthly Archives: December 2010

The Daily Tweets 2010-12-31: New Year’s Eve in Sydney

Posted on Fri, 31 December 2010 by Mel Green

People camped @ Sydney Harbour last night below the Opera House just to see tonight’s fireworks. Our verdict: they’re nutters! #oztrip #fb # We’ll watch New Years fireworks from a height at comfort of Carole’s friend’s house. V. hot in … Continue reading →

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The Daily Tweets 2010-12-30: A warm day in Sydney

Posted on Thu, 30 December 2010 by Mel Green

A warm day in Sydney, hanging out w/ Carole & testing out in succession a rich variety of Aussie beers. #oztrip #fb # Tomorrow: obligatory touristy visit to Sydney CBD for pics of Harbour Bridge & Opera House. Tomorrow night: … Continue reading →

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The Daily Tweets 2010-12-28: Prepping for train

Posted on Tue, 28 December 2010 by Mel Green

Mostly recovered from case of gastroenteritis that spanned Christmas holiday. Bleh. Prepping for train to Sydney tomorrow AM. #oztrip #fb # Brisbane to Sydney tomorrow, time spent w/ Carole, then to Melbourne w/ return to Bris on 6th, fly back … Continue reading →

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The Daily Tweets 2010-12-26: Boxing Day

Posted on Sun, 26 December 2010 by Mel Green

Boxing Day in Australia, but still Christmas in AK. Merry Everything to all my friends & family back home. #oztrip #fb #

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The Daily Tweets 2010-12-22: Queensland Museum

Posted on Wed, 22 December 2010 by Mel Green

Looks like rain here in sunny Briz today. Prob., then, the museum after gym. And cafe writing. #oztrip #fb #

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The Daily Tweets 2010-12-21: West End

Posted on Tue, 21 December 2010 by Mel Green

Back from a morning & early afternoon in the West End, similar in feeling to Capitol Hill in Seattle – except less rainy! #oztrip #fb # We ate a great all vegetarian lunch for AUS $9.95 per (abt same in … Continue reading →

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The Daily Tweets 2010-12-20: Wellington Point

Posted on Mon, 20 December 2010 by Mel Green

Tweets & photos from Wellington Point, Moreton Bay, Australia.

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The Daily Tweets 2010-12-19: News from home — DADT repealed!

Posted on Sun, 19 December 2010 by Mel Green

Woke in Brisbane to good news from back home: #DADT repealed. Thx Sens. Begich & Murkowski. Thx also President Obama. #fb # Today in Brisbane: staying in, the Aussies resting (when they get back from grocery shopping), processing pics. #oztrip … Continue reading →

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The Daily Tweets 2010-12-18: Xmas shopping & Story Bridge climb

Posted on Sat, 18 December 2010 by Mel Green

Another hot day in Brizzie: going up to 29 C (84 F). Back at home: now -19 C (-2 F) but supposed to warm up to -11 C (13 F). #oztrip #fb # Sorry Carole: gotta give folks back home … Continue reading →

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The Daily Tweets 2010-12-17: Temperature differential

Posted on Fri, 17 December 2010 by Mel Green

Friday in Brizzie: 70 F going up to 87 today. And in Anchorage? 3 F. Brrrrr! Today: into the city again, but this time w/ Sian. #oztrip #fb #

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