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June 21st, 2009, 08:16 PM
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Hey all,
Following on from THIS thread, here is a list of those going from Queensland and discussion on travel arrangements.
Maybe we can all wear something purple or something else so we can recognise other BB members... maybe even have BB balloons!  We'll definitely have to see if we can have a BB lunch somewhere after the rally.
If you are flying, bussing, or wanting to share transport, please post here!
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June 22nd, 2009, 12:11 PM
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I really want to go, and im hoping to find a cheap way to get down there
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June 22nd, 2009, 01:51 PM
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I'm going.
I am flying from Brisbane either on the Sunday night or early Monday morning.
A road trip would have been fun but I have client due on the 9th of September so I have to be down and back!
__________________ Me - Doula/Student Midwife (25) DD Briley Jean - 5 June 2006 - 8lb 3oz DD Colby Jayne - 3 August 2007 - 9lb 7oz "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead |
June 22nd, 2009, 02:16 PM
|  | I smile cause I have no idea what is going on :) | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: brisbane
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I really want to go! I will have to have a talk to DH about it!
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June 23rd, 2009, 06:28 PM
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Hi Queenslanders...
I have gotten myself organised and I hope that it's ok that I nominate as a Co-ordinator for South East QLD at least.. I am on the Gold Coast and hope to lend a hand to get as many people from this area to Canberra as possible. I will look into flight costs and if there are a few travelling on the same flights we can share cabs etc.. Anyone who is interested let me know. I will post any info I find at a later time.
I have created myself a new Email address especially for this and you can contact me at mybirthmychoice@live.com.au
Anyone can also contact me on 0414726530
I have set this number up especially for this purpose
__________________ ME 35 DH 33 We will find out if lil Kracker is pink or Blue on the 23rd Nov..  TTC #1 for 2Years 8Mths,Our lucky last Frosty Bub made it.. BFP
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June 27th, 2009, 08:26 AM
| | "Before you judge.. Walk a mile in another mans shoes" | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wherever there is food...
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For anyone who is interested. There has been talk of a get together of BB members afterwards so we maybe need to take that into consideration when booking flights. I have had a look at Virgins website and at the moment the most appropriate flight is at 6.30am ex Brisbane for $139 flight DJ1206 and then the only direct return flight is
5.35pm for $119 or there's flights via Sydney at 5.00pm or 7.00pm for $119 as well. Maybe we should get an RSVP list for people wanting to fly here so others know what's going on.
RSVP
Lilmiss - Gold Coast
Sara - Brisbane
Dawn - and sister
__________________ ME 35DH 33 We will find out if lil Kracker is pink or Blue on the 23rd Nov.. TTC #1 for 2Years 8Mths,Our lucky last Frosty Bub made it.. BFP
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June 27th, 2009, 08:30 AM
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Maybe we could do a breakfast thing considering it starts 11.30am??? I'll do a post.
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June 27th, 2009, 08:33 AM
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Thanks Kelly and would I be able to ask a favour as i'm a bit IT challenged. I would like to link this thread to my Sig but can't, are you able to help me.
Thanks
__________________ ME 35DH 33 We will find out if lil Kracker is pink or Blue on the 23rd Nov.. TTC #1 for 2Years 8Mths,Our lucky last Frosty Bub made it.. BFP
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June 27th, 2009, 05:58 PM
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Hey there - has anyone thought of doing a mini rally the same day in Brisbane for those who can't there? At a hospital or the Gov Office and ring to get local TV coverage? I know alot of large families who homebirth in the Brisbane area who would get there but the logistics of getting to Canberra a near impossibility. Just a thought?
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DS 16, DS 9, DD 8, DD 6,
DS 5, DS 2, DS 14 months
5 MCs   due next year
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June 28th, 2009, 06:44 AM
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I wonder if Claire Bowditch knows about this????
Has anyone emailed her?
__________________ Me - Doula/Student Midwife (25) DD Briley Jean - 5 June 2006 - 8lb 3oz DD Colby Jayne - 3 August 2007 - 9lb 7oz "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead |
June 28th, 2009, 01:58 PM
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I'm not sure Sara you think she would know... maybe we should contact her anyway, we need to get as many people helping as possible. I have been in touch with Leigh D1ck Reid, he only found out about this through a BB email and wants to talk to me further to do something, he left me a message need to call him back... we need to dig out all of our contacts and get them coming along...
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June 28th, 2009, 02:03 PM
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Hows your sig lilmisshavachat? If you go into edit signature you can change the wording etc if you like.
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June 28th, 2009, 04:21 PM
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I've sent a brief email to Claire's management. I hope they pass it onto her.
ETA - Kelly I've also edited my signature. Let me know if it too big.
__________________ Me - Doula/Student Midwife (25) DD Briley Jean - 5 June 2006 - 8lb 3oz DD Colby Jayne - 3 August 2007 - 9lb 7oz "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
Last edited by Sara; June 28th, 2009 at 04:45 PM.
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June 28th, 2009, 04:44 PM
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Thanks heaps Kelly.. Now to recruit some more people..
__________________ ME 35DH 33 We will find out if lil Kracker is pink or Blue on the 23rd Nov.. TTC #1 for 2Years 8Mths,Our lucky last Frosty Bub made it.. BFP
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June 29th, 2009, 07:03 AM
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A reply from Claire's management: Quote:
Hi Sara-Jayne,
Clare has been pretty active getting the word out there so far with emails to her email list, twitter and web-site etc, and i dont think thats going to end any time soon.
Unfortunately she is overseas during the rally so wont be able to get to it though.
Here's hoping it will have an affect though!
Cheers,
Marty
| Unfortunate that she can't be there but any type of word makes a difference!
__________________ Me - Doula/Student Midwife (25) DD Briley Jean - 5 June 2006 - 8lb 3oz DD Colby Jayne - 3 August 2007 - 9lb 7oz "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead |
June 29th, 2009, 11:49 AM
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I am still deciding if I can fly down for the day? I dont want to arrive and be lonely  |
June 29th, 2009, 11:52 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by boomba  I am still deciding if I can fly down for the day? I dont want to arrive and be lonely | You won't be lonely hun!
I am going to fly down on the day also, so perhaps we could try and arrange to catch the same flight etc???? I have a friend who may be coming also.
__________________ Me - Doula/Student Midwife (25) DD Briley Jean - 5 June 2006 - 8lb 3oz DD Colby Jayne - 3 August 2007 - 9lb 7oz "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead |
June 29th, 2009, 12:01 PM
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Ok will have to have a chat to mum and DH just to be sure! Was thinking of going on the 6:30 flight and returning on the 7pm one.
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