http://www.tonyabbott.com.au/LatestNews/PressReleases/tabid/86/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9450/The-Coalitions-policy-for-a-more-competitive-and-sustainable-fisheries-sector.aspx

Hi All,

AS you do know its election time and on the 7th september, I have put my name down as a candidate for the senate. As an Alternative to the Shooters and Fishers.

The Outdoor Recreation Party is committed to less government control over outdoor recreation.

We believe public land should be accessible for recreational purposes and actively managed, not locked up and neglected. We support access by aircraft, boat, vehicle, bicycle, horse and on foot.

We aim to counter the political influence of groups (such as the Greens) that seek to limit public land access to a privileged few.

We support the preservation of environmental values with a scientific and prioritised approach in which people are viewed as integral and not alien to the environment. .

We view restrictions on outdoor activities as part of a larger problem of excessive regulation, bureaucracy and government intrusion.

We support efforts to reduce the size of government through less regulation, greater personal choice and lower taxes.

The party has its roots in the New South Wales 4WD movement.  A member of the party was elected to the Legislative Council (the NSW Upper House) at the 1999 State Election. The party was also registered for federal elections and ran candidates in the 2004 federal election.

These days our interests include not only 4WD users but also fishers, motorcyclists, motoring enthusiasts, bushwalkers, hunters and sporting shooters, paintball players, skiers, horse-riders, golfers and rural property owners.

The Outdoor Recreation Party is registered as a political party in NSW and for federal elections, where its name is Outdoor Recreation Party (Stop the Greens).

David grew up in the south west of WA watching speedway and fishing with his family. His father was a volunteer at Collie speedway, which rubbed off on him and led to him racing and visiting many of the circuits around Australia.

He has been very sad to see so many tracks go for development and always loved the bridge at Oran Park.

David's youth was spent travelling around WA with cub scout and police rangers doing cave walks, abselieing and rock climb as well as orienteering and fund raisers.

His racing days are over with four children, but he now finds himself teaching them about fishing and cars and enjoying the outdoors, constantly under threat from extremist greens.

He particularly deplores current marine conservation zones that will destroy the fishing industry and have a flow on effect on to tourism in the region.

David wants his childern to be able to see and do everything that he has been able to and that his family has enjoyed for generations.

My aim for this election is for everyone who is fed up. annoyed and feeling down right lied to vote for a party that will look after your out door rights.

Wether this is S+f, Aust fishing lifestyle or STG.

Thanks everyone and make your vote count sept 7th!

In May I purchaes a secondhand 150 series Prado. In june I went on a trip up north to the Pilbara. On return and on cleaning th car found damage to the rear bumper and front doors. Found out the original mudflap were too short and damage is stone damage from gravel tracks.

Went back to Toyota who advised they would replace mudflap but only repair rear damage. I advised they had to repair all the damage as it was not there when purchased. Car was still under new car warranty and that other had the damage repaired.

They have now come back and advised they will not repair damage or replace mudflaps.

Also found out the Toyota have been aware of this probelms for many years and in fact from 2011 new cars had the longer mudflaps them. Found info on website pradopoint. They would only do something if customer complained.

Has anyone else had this problem. Trying to show Toyota they have set a precedent by fixing other cars.

Also if you have a Prado might want to check mudflaps before you go offroad.

am I missing something, you get 8 right

, but only get 7 points!!!

 Brings home how risky the whole business is.http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2013/08/25/Four_die_in_North_Sea_chopper_crash_899867.html

For those who are a little unsure or just plain confused how it works, and damn you Sydney for not beating the Catters.

Cheers

Dale

 So now if and when we get spooled by something up north then we will be back in action asap

 Hi there..

I am thinking of buying a troopy that has been in a copper mine in Tassie, I am after a update for my 1990 and would only be using the running gear .. Are there any problems with the parts from underground mining cars... 119.000ks ?? 2006 model.. Any advice would help.. Cheers 

http://youtu.be/HqLsmzNbRvg

just a quick peek at what we found today when scouting for some new cray grounds. Came across 4 different ledges within 20m of each other that all looked the same. 30 ish metre depth, awesome visibility today and no swell or wind. Couldn't have been a better day for it. Water was 20C.

We will be back on the 15th Nov !!

Towed a 4.8 Polycraft back in from over the islands today with the keel lifting off at the base of the bow.
They found a leak as they arrived at Disaster Cove on Dorre island, they did makeshift repair to seal that one then found the bigger one on the keel.
We tried having them come back under their own power but had to off load all the gear after a few miles when the bilge pump couldn't cope and they started getting wet feet. Once the boat was up on the plane with the two on board down the back it was a straight forward tow in except when we had to slow down to come alongside the jetty.

The owner had spoken to Polycraft in QLD and they said to put the boat on a truck to QLD and they will replace it with a new boat. Raises a few doubts in my mind about them as the conditions were ideal, nothing above 1/2 a metre and below 10 knots.

Thinking of heading down for a fish at Mindarie marina tomorrow night.

Anyone been there lately and had any luck

 Just wondering if anyone uses buoy weather and how do you rate it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0K220uHa0s&feature=youtu.be

worth listening to

got my tax done today because I have worked my guts out all my life and have some money in the bank after I got buggered at work I have had to retire at the age of 53 , I cant claim any government benefit's because I have to much money even though I have been a high end tax payer all my life ,got my tax done today and got slugged with a 14 thou tax bill , guessing my money will be leaving Australia now where I can make more interest and not get burnt I know who is paying for all illegals it blokes like you and me

 Doing a report on the dawesville channel

ie the construction of the cut, the system before the cut was installed, and the future of the cut

Keen to see if anyone can point me in the direction of some solid info,

or if someone has a unique perspective on the cut?

cheers fellas

Very long shot but two of us arriving in coral bay this morning at about 9am.
have charters booked for the next few days but available today if anyone is around, wants to head out and has room for a couple more?

will supply food, beer, bait, fuel money etc.
cheers,
brett
0439099597

I have decided to sell our land cruiser wagon, see details below.
As you can see it has quite a few $$$ in extras..
Please pm if interested.. Cheers

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/jurien-bay/cars-vans-utes/2008-toyota-land-cruiser-wagon/1026091917

 I need a new plate compactor for when I am laying turf, I have two in mind butam looking to see if anyone has used the cheaper model.The first is a Cromelins 82 kg for about $1650 with a robin subaru engine , the other is from Blue Diamond Machinery its an 80kg compactor with a Honda engine for $790. Dollars are not an issue, has anybody used the Honda engine model?

 Well have all my rock in 45kg ,and have added a few fish,2 clown fish 1 blue tang. and just put in a couple of corals  to see how thing go .all water levels are good .The tank seems to be looking after its self nicely.inbetween dayly checks and weekly water changes.

 Does anyone know how to sell a mooring with the new regulations?

Pete

Howdy All,

Wifey and I are doing a kitchen renovation and i need to buy a new oven, dishwasher, range hood and sink. Does anyone here work for a retailer who sells Electrolux products, whom could give me a quote?

Cheers

Paul

 My interest is whether freo can play 4 quarters?

Can Geelong take four points away from Sydney?

Even in free fall, essendoping will play finals, unless the afl commission say otherwise.

Are the big improvers, port power secure in the eight?

The first couple of shots are from two trips up to the Bouvards from Bunbury with a mate and his son on his boat ---remember the limit was 10 dhufish each in those days so it was all legal.

The next one is off Two Rocks and the last is from one of the early trips to Gnaraloo that represents about 4 hours from leaving the shearing shed to time of return, again the limits then were different from what they are now.

 I unreservedly apologise for the criticisms I made of All Boats in my last thread.

I don't deny those things happened, I realise what other fishwreckers said that they are trying to run a business and that they cannot succeed if they are giving handouts to every tom dick or harry that comes along.

My only excuse for my outburst was I suppose that my life was not going too well at the time. What with my wife have emergency surgery, my father suffering a heart attack and then having a bypass operation and to top it off my mother died also from a heart attack that was totally unexpected.

So I hope that All Boats accept my apology and ignore my last.

Fish on.

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Not sure if this has been posted before but worth a second look if it has.

 Have tried though the menu, can see 100% used so cleared tracks and it shows 0% now used but the old tracks remain in screen and it will not show new tracks or drift tracks  - any idea what the hell I am doing incorrectly please

Thanks

Sunshine 

Hey All,

We've talked a bit about the Shooters & Fishers party in some of the other threads.
For WA we have two representatives for the senate and I'd like to post some information on who you'd be voting for.

When voting for them, you can pick whomever you want for lower house (Pref not Greens) but for the Upper house (Senate) Vote 1 for Shooters & Fishers above the line!

If you're disillusioned about politics and were going to just throw your vote or donkey vote, why not put it towards these guys instead for a chance at better Fishing/Hunting/Camping/4WDing conditions without Lockouts.

Without further ado here is the information on our WA Senate hopefuls (Extract taken from Shooters & Fishers Official Website)

WA #1 Senate Candidate

Murray Bow

Murray Bow leads the WA branch of the Shooters & Fishers into the 2013 Federal Election. A man of great experience who has travelled extensively in WA, he has worked in the public and private sectors as a salesman, commercial pilot, events coordinator, flying instructor, real estate representative and manager; he served in the Army Reserve and is active in the Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade. Murray has been a keen shooter since his childhood, and he now hunts and is an International Shooting Sports Federation pistol shooter. He has held shooting club committee positions at both club and State level. Travelling and bush camping are favoured pastimes for Murray and his family, and Murray continues to fly, ride motorcycles, cycle, kayak and run for fitness.

WA #2 Senate Candidate

John Parkes

John Parkes campaigned for the Shooters & Fishers in the 2013 WA State election, nearly winning a second Upper House seat for the party and these same qualities have earned him a place as a WA candidate for the Federal Senate. John has the proven ability, passion and knowledge developed during 34 years of successful business ownership, where his motivation and ambition culminated in his early self-funded retirement – something that has allowed him to focus on legislative issues which affect Australians with a love of the outdoors.

“The people involved in shooting, fishing and outdoor activities feel disenfranchised by ever-increasing interference with and tightening of the laws already covering these pastimes,” he says. “The battle must be taken to the Federal Senate to stem the tide of poorly thought out legislation.”

Retirement has also allowed John to travel, enhance his property, hone his boating and fishing skills and enjoy regular hunting and shooting trips.

Can the Pies maintain the rage and their recent improvement tonight against the Hawks? I bloody hope so.

Can Freo overcome their MCG hoodoo? Meh, indifferent.

Can the Eagles do the rest of the top 8 a favour and knock off the Cats? Be a bonus but not counting on it.

Can the Bombers lift now that the mexican jumping juice is dwindling in their veins? Couldn't give a toss.

Carlton? Hahahahahahaha, give us a great meme Dizzy!

After making small amounts of burley each time I go fishing I've decided I'd like to make it in bulk and freeze it in plastic milk containers. I've bought myself a huge bag of pollard but I haven't been able to find anywhere that sells fish or tuna oil in bulk (i.e. 20-30lts+). Does anyone know any places selling it in this sort of quantity?

Cheers.

  Hi all im thinking about a Hds unit does any one fish the 300m mark with the 1kw tranny and how does it perform ??

                   jeff