Monthly Archives: February 2012

gimme danger

Posted on February 26, 2012 by waggadventure

We think that Australians and Canadians are quite similar people in some ways. Both have strange contradictory traits in that they are very adventurous but also have a fear of the unknown. And some of that fear is completely irrational … Continue reading →

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Oh Tarcutta

Posted on February 22, 2012 by waggadventure

One of the big regional stories in the Daily Advertiser over the past few months has been a construction project on the Hume Highway, the main route that runs between Sydney and Melbourne, the country’s largest cities. It is about … Continue reading →

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It’s a beauty way to go

Posted on February 19, 2012 by waggadventure

Lisa here… I’m slowly recovering from my January trip back to North America (mainly the email backlog and change in temps; no problem with jet lag really). For those of you who weren’t aware (though you should have clued in … Continue reading →

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all secrecy and no privacy…

Posted on February 15, 2012 by waggadventure

The process of applying for PR status has also involved getting police clearances. We have no secrets… nothing is private. Well, except for the RCMP’s process; it seems to be completely secretive (more on that in a bit). Dan had … Continue reading →

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Stand on one foot and hop.

Posted on February 12, 2012 by waggadventure

“Ok, now do it on the other foot. Now reach behind your back with your left arm. Good, now with your right arm. You’re right [Oz for OK]…now go get a blood test.” These were among the instructions we received … Continue reading →

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Baby you can drive my car

Posted on February 6, 2012 by waggadventure

Okay…payback time! Dan is in Bathurst for a couple of days, so I get to write what I want, when I want. This post is going to address one of the most common questions people ask me — what is … Continue reading →

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Like a worm on a hook

Posted on February 2, 2012 by waggadventure

We’ve only been here about 7 months, but we’ve figured out some of the migratory patterns of birds through the Riverina. This may not be 100% accurate (or even 10%!), but here are our observations on birds that have visited … Continue reading →

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