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Unmack's heading back to Australia!

Started by Guest_AussiePeter_* , Dec 01 2012 07:35 AM

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#1 Guest_AussiePeter_*

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Posted 01 December 2012 - 07:35 AM

Just thought I'd let those of you who are interested know that the family and I will be moving to Canberra sometime in February (after 18 years in the US). I have a new postdoc at the Uni of Canberra looking at bioregionalization of the Murray-Darling Basin based on genetic patterns across a fish (smelt), turtle, shrimp and yabbies (or at least that is vague plan!).

One thing I will miss the most is being able to attend NANFA conventions! Those have been one of the highlights of my time here. Who knows though, we might be back another day though.

Cheers
Peter

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#2 Michael Wolfe

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Posted 01 December 2012 - 08:41 AM

You'll always be a NANFA Fellow and welcome to find your way back to the conventions. We always appreciate having overseas members but this is not my favorite way to get them. However, through the benefit of the internet you can still hang out with us "here".

Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing. - Benjamin Franklin

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#3 Guest_Casper_*

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Posted 01 December 2012 - 12:22 PM

I wish you well Peter.
Maybe some of us can visit YOU!
I would be nice to roast a land lobster.

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#4 Guest_AussiePeter_*

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Posted 01 December 2012 - 02:46 PM

Well of course, anyone is welcome to visit! There just aren't a whole lot of reasons to visit Canberra though vs other parts of Australia!

Cheers
Peter

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#5 Guest_Irate Mormon_*

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 02:01 AM

I am gonna make a trip to Canberra part of my bucket list!

I would love to collect some rainbowfish.

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#6 Guest_ashtonmj_*

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 06:52 AM

Isn't there an Australian equivalent to NANFA? How about Peter becomes ambassador between organizations...

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#7 Guest_AussiePeter_*

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 09:14 AM

Yes, there is, ANGFA, Australia and New Guinea Fishes Association. It's a very similar club in lots of ways except that the regional groups are more formally organized, but that is because everyone in Australia lives in one of 5 cities, all of which are somewhat distant from one another. The national organization mostly deals with publishing their magazine, the regional groups arrange regular meetings, smaller newsletters and conventions.

Cheers
Peter

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#8 Guest_harryknaub_*

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 10:41 AM

You'll certainly be missed here. I know that I've enjoyed collecting with you over the years.
I assume that you won't be here for the Raliegh workshop weekend.

Safe trip
Harry Knaub

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#9 Guest_AussiePeter_*

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 03:24 PM

Wont' be here for the workshop I'm afraid. I've been collecting with various nanfa folks over the last 18 or so years, lots of great memories and experiences.

And if Canberra is on your bucket list, or you just want to visit, feel free to drop in. Not many rainbows in that part of the world, but I'm sure we could find lots of Gambusia though to make you feel at home!

Cheers
Peter

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#10 Guest_Dustin_*

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Posted 03 December 2012 - 09:06 AM

Good luck Peter. We will certainly miss you.

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#11 Guest_Casper_*

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Posted 03 December 2012 - 08:28 PM

BTW...
How did the muck covers for your distant uncle's sheepfur car seats work out?

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#12 Guest_fundulus_*

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Posted 03 December 2012 - 08:39 PM

I was wondering that too...

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#13 Guest_AussiePeter_*

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Posted 04 December 2012 - 12:02 AM

I got some disposable plastic car seat covers from a mechanic and they worked very well! It was a great suggestion. You can buy them in bulk, but 250 car seat covers is more than a life times worth!

Cheers
Peter

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#14 Guest_Casper_*

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Posted 04 December 2012 - 12:46 AM

Sounds like a NANFA auction item(s)... send Nixon the details so he can start working on the spin.
They gotta be fairly thick plastic... something to deflect briars, twigs and sticks caught up in one's waders.
Knowing you, you might need to take a few along for the airplane seating.

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#15 Guest_davidjh2_*

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Posted 04 December 2012 - 12:06 PM

Good luck and if you send me a Murray crayfish I will be your best friend forever :biggrin:

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#16 Guest_James_*

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Posted 04 December 2012 - 09:43 PM

Peter, I enjoyed our times together. We'll miss your sarcasm. Good luck in the future!!

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#17 Guest_Irate Mormon_*

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Posted 07 December 2012 - 12:08 AM

I'm sure we could find lots of Gambusia though to make you feel at home!

Cheers
Peter

um, I've seen plenty, but still I would love to visit. Can I go camping without risking death?

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#18 Guest_AussiePeter_*

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Posted 07 December 2012 - 11:51 AM

Can I go camping without risking death?

Not really. I mean thousands of people die every year camping in Australia. It's extremely dangerous. You're much safer camping with bears, ticks, cotton mouths and poison ivy here. Those things don't cause any harm right? :D/

Cheers
Peter

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#19 Guest_kalawatseti_*

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Posted 07 December 2012 - 12:50 PM

> You're much safer camping with bears, ticks, cotton mouths and poison ivy here.

Bears, ticks and cottonmouths I can handle. Poison ivy I cannot.

Chris