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Politics and the Glasshouse, PMHC

Posted by: idlenotions on: November 20, 2007

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As anyone who reads this blog knows – I love to comment on the goings on around the Glasshouse project here in Port Macquarie. But now, frankly I’m starting to get quite over it. The more I read and hear about the inquiry, the more it seems like a political dog fight. The Commissioner has [...]

Etsy store and Buy Handmade

Posted by: idlenotions on: November 20, 2007

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I’ve finally done it! I’ve been talking about with friends for months about creating my own Etsy store. It’s done! Yay!!! At this stage I’ve only got a few things listed – but it’s a start! Check it out at: http://madebykas.etsy.com – just note that all prices are listed in American Dollars.
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Port Macquarie and me-ism and the Glasshouse

Posted by: idlenotions on: November 15, 2007

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I’m going to write about something which has been troubling me about living in Port Macquarie.
Anyone who reads this blog will realise that I have fairly strong opinions about the Glasshouse which is being built. I think it will be a wonderful place when all is said and done – the benefits to the community [...]

David Reneke and the Glasshouse – letter to the editor

Posted by: idlenotions on: November 12, 2007

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Interesting letter to the editor in that trashy newspaper which goes for the local newspaper in Port Macquarie today. Titled “Free or fee: what’s more important?” was a letter from Dave Reneke – a local astronomer, sometimes ABC presenter, complainer about SA local government etc.
In his letter he complains that Mr Agris Celinskis, hasn’t returned [...]

Glasshouse supporters at Myspace

Posted by: idlenotions on: November 3, 2007

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Just read the latest Focus magazine and noticed the big ad in support of the Glasshouse! There’s a MySpace page for the Glasshouse at: http://www.myspace.com/glasshouse_portmacquarie Check it out!
Also, interesting to read the articles about the Glasshouse in Focus. The descriptions of the public inquiry are most interesting and entertaining. Can’t wait for the subscription season [...]

A kangaroo court proceeding or a public inquiry?

Posted by: idlenotions on: November 1, 2007

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I’ve heard a couple of interesting rumours floating around Port Macquarie this week!
Firstly, I’ve heard it said, that Commissioner Frank Willan is being referred to locally as Skippy the kangaroo. Is Commissioner Willan heading a kangaroo court here in Port Macquarie – aka the public inquiry in to the Glasshouse. For those confused about the [...]