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Diesel is leaving Queensland....
« on: June 13, 2016, 02:51:02 PM »
Mrs Diesel has had a great job offer near Lonnie in Tasmania, so we thought "why the heck not?!!".


The move will be taking place over the next few weeks, so I'll be trying to get out to as many RTEs up here as time permits.


Looking forward to a new adventure and all those great roads and places Tassie offers.      ++


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Re: Diesel is leaving Queensland....
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2016, 03:32:35 PM »
You're a native of Tassie, aren't you?  I'm sure I've seen a second head popping out at times.     
Or was that the alien?   :rofl
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Re: Diesel is leaving Queensland....
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2016, 03:48:08 PM »
Leaving or being escorted to the border by the local authorities??? :spank :law Wot thuh
I jus wanna ride my bike

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Re: Diesel is leaving Queensland....
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2016, 04:39:23 PM »
There goes the neighbourhood.... :nahnah
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Re: Diesel is leaving Queensland....
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2016, 04:56:53 PM »
Mrs Diesel has had a great job offer near Lonnie in Tasmania, so we thought "why the heck not?!!".

Best wishes for your big move.   It's a significant live change, and a move to a cold wet climate, so you'll have some changes to adapt to.    :hatwave
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Re: Diesel is leaving Queensland....
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2016, 05:26:03 PM »
Best of luck with the big move Diesel. I have only been to Tasmania once and only for a few days
But I'm sure you will love it down there  :thumbsup
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Re: Diesel is leaving Queensland....
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2016, 05:34:31 PM »
Make sure you get a big shed and a house with plenty of accommodation as me thinks you will need to house the many OzSToc visitors who venture down there  :grin

Are you taking Wilbur (Mr Ed)?
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Re: Diesel is leaving Queensland....
« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2016, 06:11:53 PM »
wonderful place, can we expect running reports from the James Boag's Brewery Experience??




 
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Re: Diesel is leaving Queensland....
« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2016, 06:29:31 PM »
It is a big step, BUUUT, nothing ventured nothing gained.
Go for it. Dave, enjoy ur time there as we are sure you will, new territory to learn, all that wet & black ice.
Take care Mr & Mrs Diesel ..... Enjoy.

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Re: Diesel is leaving Queensland....
« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2016, 06:49:25 PM »
won't someone think of the horses  :'(
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Re: Diesel is leaving Queensland....
« Reply #10 on: June 13, 2016, 07:38:56 PM »
won't someone think of the horses  :'(

Make sure you get a big shed and a house with plenty of accommodation as me thinks you will need to house the many OzSToc visitors who venture down there  :grin

Are you taking Wilbur (Mr Ed)?

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Re: Diesel is leaving Queensland....
« Reply #11 on: June 13, 2016, 08:08:10 PM »
Gunna miss ya mate. You were the one who replied to my tyre query and introduced me to the old Yahoo group. Queensland's loss, Tassie's gain. All the best for the future to the both of you. Hope to catch up before you go.
 
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Re: Diesel is leaving Queensland....
« Reply #12 on: June 13, 2016, 09:03:39 PM »
Hey Diesel,
    Could we possibly miss you as much as you missed us?  :Stirpot   Seriously though, all the best for your move to Tassie. I'm sure that we'll be, among many others, looking forward to future posts about riding around your new backyard. :popcorn

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Re: Diesel is leaving Queensland....
« Reply #13 on: June 13, 2016, 11:05:24 PM »
congrats, good luck, etc.! You'll probably find the temp a little cooler - just warning ya.

Now, I will be doing a lap of Tassie during my lap of Oz next year, so expect a drop-in!
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Re: Diesel is leaving Queensland....
« Reply #14 on: June 14, 2016, 08:04:39 PM »
Whaat WHY NO ! just joking I am sad to see you leave us here but happy your on a new adventure .

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Re: Diesel is leaving Queensland....
« Reply #15 on: June 14, 2016, 08:06:07 PM »
Thanks folks for your well wishes. You are ALL welcome to visit - just not at the same time!     :eek


There will be plenty of pics and reports coming through as I find my way around.      ++
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Re: Diesel is leaving Queensland....
« Reply #16 on: June 14, 2016, 08:46:40 PM »
 :-X BUT But - "The next national rally is at at Diesels place" has a real nice ring to it  :rofl  :grin
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Re: Diesel is leaving Queensland....
« Reply #17 on: June 15, 2016, 07:23:43 AM »
It's not going to be the same with you gone from QLD mate :'( however I now have a great excuse to go on a Tassie adventure to catch up with you :grin
All the best mate, I'm sure you'll have an awesome time exploring Tassie :hatwave

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Re: Diesel is leaving Queensland....
« Reply #18 on: June 15, 2016, 08:07:54 AM »
We're gonna miss you in Qld, Diesel. . But you'll soon make your mark in Tassie. How long will it take you to put an OZSTOC card on every ST in the State I wonder? Look forward to catching up at Nat Rallies etc.
All the best for a hassle-free move. Cheers, Dave.   STraya


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Re: Diesel is leaving Queensland....
« Reply #19 on: June 15, 2016, 09:38:02 AM »
Mrs Diesel has had a great job offer near Lonnie in Tasmania, so we thought "why the heck not?!!".

That's awesome news mate, Tassie is amazing.
 
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« Reply #20 on: June 15, 2016, 08:59:26 PM »
Best wishes for you and the family mate.
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Re: Diesel is leaving Queensland....
« Reply #21 on: June 15, 2016, 11:10:13 PM »
Noooo don't go you will run out of road in 2 days down there
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Re: Diesel is leaving Queensland....
« Reply #22 on: June 16, 2016, 12:22:17 PM »
All of those facebook photos of Bribie in winter bragging about how horrible 23 degrees in the middle of july is have come back to bite youse in the  :butt

On the upside of the backside,toasting the buns will just be a way of keeping warm during the 8 month long
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Re: Diesel is leaving Queensland....
« Reply #23 on: June 18, 2016, 12:34:44 AM »
Look forward to meeting up with you on some RTE's once you are in tassie
 

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Re: Diesel is leaving Queensland....
« Reply #24 on: August 18, 2016, 03:29:14 PM »
Congrats, but isn't Tasmania an island that drifted from New Zealand?
 
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