Bristolfashion
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As reported in the current PBO, the CA does not support the sharp protrusions on rudders. Also reported, Sea Shepherd France advises that it is preparing a legal complaint on the subject.
We stayed in a Sydney suburb with my wife's twin nieces. They told us what goes on . Not heresay. Fact. Are you gonna start a 'poor little spider' support group?I wasn't aware that the Authorities carry out routine funnel web spider spraying in Sydney. Do they?
I haven't written any angry letters to any "Authorities" about anything.
Although, as seems usual with your analogies, it's a pretty poor one, as research (and education) have solved the problem,
"Since the antivenom became available in 1981, there have been no recorded fatalities from Sydney funnel-web spider bites."
People with boats there or passing through clearly do. But hey, you're alright Jack.As reported in the current PBO, the CA does not support the sharp protrusions on rudders. Also reported, Sea Shepherd France advises that it is preparing a legal complaint on the subject.
Sorry to put trump you, but my wife worked for one of these authorities (in a very senior and "connected" role), there is no wholesale spraying by authorities against funnel web spiders. Obviously, private citizens and organisations may carry out spraying - funnel web spiders are not protected in Australia.We stayed in a Sydney suburb with my wife's twin nieces. They told us what goes on . Not heresay. Fact. Are you gonna start a 'poor little spider' support group?
You are becoming obsessively fond of this "I'm all right" Jack thing. We are all entitled to our opinions - I've been very close to these animals a good few times and have an opinion on how we should manage our interactions - if you don't like it, hit the ignore button and you need never be exposed to an opposing view again.People with boats there or passing through clearly do. But hey, you're alright Jack.
Well, we have spent a number of years full time volunteering for organisations that protect huge areas of Australia, as well as supporting them substantially (for us) financially, so you could say we're helping to protect a lot of spiders!We stayed in a Sydney suburb with my wife's twin nieces. They told us what goes on . Not heresay. Fact. Are you gonna start a 'poor little spider' support group?
Most if not all the wildlife and the natives were well capable of looking after themselves or at least the ones I encountered wereWell, we have spent a number of years full time volunteering for organisations that protect huge areas of Australia, as well as supporting them substantially (for us) financially, so you could say we're helping to protect a lot of spiders!
Good one. How did that go with open cast mining. Oh, and Ockers?Well, we have spent a number of years full time volunteering for organisations that protect huge areas of Australia, as well as supporting them substantially (for us) financially, so you could say we're helping to protect a lot of spiders!
Well there was when we were actually there....Sorry to put trump you, but my wife worked for one of these authorities (in a very senior and "connected" role), there is no wholesale spraying by authorities against funnel web spiders. Obviously, private citizens and organisations may carry out spraying - funnel web spiders are not protected in Australia.
Sorry. Its not obssive. Its a fact. If you really want to get in a peeing contest, I've been at sea with whales around us in , well, all sorts of places at sea around the North Atlantic. On yachts. So I take my duty of care to my crew extremely seriously. Perhaps you don't. There is a pack of rogue animals threatening humans. You still don't seem to get that. I'm sorry for you...You are becoming obsessively fond of this "I'm all right" Jack thing. We are all entitled to our opinions - I've been very close to these animals a good few times and have an opinion on how we should manage our interactions - if you don't like it, hit the ignore button and you need never be exposed to an opposing view again.
We pretty much all have things we would like to do, but are curtailed by one restriction or another - but I AM alright, because I enjoy life within those restrictions imposed by society. If I don't like 'em, I campaign and/or get involved financially but don't overly stress about it.
You do know that it's utterly ridiculous to suggest that any individual should be involved in organisations & campaigns to protect every single bit of nature that is under threat? On the other hand, you want to kill some orcas - are you actively campaigning for this to happen? Are you funding a suitable orca killing boat?
Anyway, soon we'll be walking 232 miles, source to sea, to highlight the problem of water quality and then attending the protest match on the same subject, so we do really like to put our blisters (as well as our money) where our mouth is.
Do you think that a single person or organisation can achieve huge successes in environmental protection? If so, you're a few numbats short of a quokka!Good one. How did that go with open cast mining. Oh, and Ockers?
Must have got rid of the whales before you arrived though.![]()
I'm an Australian citizen mate. I lived, worked & volunteered there for 20 years & will be going back.Well there was when we were actually there....
You seem to be in a tiny minority, the sailing organisations all agree with me, the orcas are legally protected. I'm happy - you seem to be the one peeing into the wind!Sorry. Its not obssive. Its a fact. If you really want to get in a peeing contest, I've been at sea with whales around us in , well, all sorts of places at sea around the North Atlantic. On yachts. So I take my duty of care to my crew extremely seriously. Perhaps you don't. There is a pack of rogue animals threatening humans. You still don't seem to get that. I'm sorry for you...
But hey....you're alright Jack, John, Bob, Tommy or whatever. Its not affecting you directly. So why do you actually, really care ? Wind up or counter factual argumenter? Who knows....
The latest account of an orca attack indicated that an orca split the hull with a dead on attack to the side. You might make things even worse with those spiky things on the rudder designed to injure the orcas.As reported in the current PBO, the CA does not support the sharp protrusions on rudders. Also reported, Sea Shepherd France advises that it is preparing a legal complaint on the subject.
Now that explains a lot.I'm an Australian citizen mate. I lived, worked & volunteered there for 20 years & will be going back.
Still, it's the opinion of a pom that popped in for 10 minutes that counts, - if you think I should stay out of the orca arguement 'cos I'm not local, you REALLY should pull your head in on matters Aussie.
Wowser, arguing with yourself!!The latest account of an orca attack indicated that an orca split the hull with a dead on attack to the side. You might make things even worse with those spiky things on the rudder designed to injure the orcas.
I and others just like me have been sailing that area for decades. Wild rogue animals have rocked up threatening humans. Burst them.Just to be absolutely clear this problem has been known about for some time.
So if you really cared about the crew you would not be there .
It is your and their personal choice nobody is forcing you to sail in that area.
If you have a problem with that the answer is very simple. Move.
Glad you're in the minority then!I and others just like me have been sailing that area for decades. Wild rogue animals have rocked up threatening humans. Burst them.
But hey, you're OK.....
How's that an argument? It was reported as a fact recently - it wouldn't be astonishing if injuries from the rudder area provoked them into other behaviour.Wowser, arguing with yourself!!![]()
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