NSW can you smell the freedom??

Well the two peabrains who decided to lie to the NT and WA Govt's and come to Perth for the Grand Final will not be smelling any freedom.

The first one has been sentenced today to 10 months jail, with 7 months suspended. So it will be Christmas in jail for that little stunt.

They didn't just tell a white lie - they actually went to the effort of forging documents:

The court was told that Babbage’s name appeared on an NT vehicle registration document and ANZ bank statement with an NT address, both of which are said to be forgeries. An NT residency agreement, with both names on, was also used.

Lucky their team won I guess.

 

I have to hand it to their defence team attempting to argue it was a "spur of the moment" decision on their part.

Arrange to fly from Victoria to Darwin on a whim, spend eight days there falsifying documents then flying into WA three days before the grand final.

He he.

 

It just keeps on getting better. They have been summonsed to appear before the NT Court on a number of charges including forged documents.

 

I am sure what you call insanity some other people may think it's privilege to move around those suburbs?

 

Well - I sniffed my freedom, selectively choosing a very few venues that wouldn't be busy for some long awaited chores (buying a bed base from a warehouse) ... and missed a close contact exposure by a mere 27 minutes.

Fortunately I was earlier, so not chance of catching something but does bring it home about how easy it is to cross paths

 

Its all relative

 

Yep & when U live in Vaucluse- re "relative" I have to say the more relatives u have on NY's eve & Boxing day- feeding & watering them & listening to them complaining about the Traffic on the way to get here.

 

Usually we just have a blast at my parents place watching the fireworks from their garden while downing the grog. We actually get there hours earlier for a swim/picnic/chat so we avoid all the traffic. Its the family friends who have to walk there who usually arrive sweaty and in need of a cold one

One NYE we were invited to Frank Lowy's place which was a blast. Parents are good family friends. We walked there which was quite the schlep but worth it.

 

I did my first aerial sling class on Tuesday night since the lockdown. 3.5 months of no aerial. Now I’m finding my right arm is so sore, I have troubles straightening my arm….

 

And more ...

Border-busting Melbourne supporter Mark Babbage’s future as a financial adviser is under threat as the Federal watchdog examines his convictions for lying his way to last month’s AFL grand final.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission confirmed today it was looking at Babbage, 39, under sweeping powers to ban licensed advisers over misconduct.

 

@Sackie has no issues bending an elbow

 

Same, be it briefly

Didn't want to go home today, so went the Westfield Miranda, got a hair cut (checked in but no vaccination check)

Then went to phone joint to get a new screen protector fitted (didn't check anything), left my phone to be repaired and wandered off

While waiting for phone repair, I bought takeaway food (no check in, didn't ask, no vaccination check, ZIP)......

Got my phone back and got the hell outa there !!!

If it doesn't all turn to poo I will be surprised
Feeling for tbe regionals, it only takes one selfish A hole to ruin it for many

 

Well I’ve been pretty productive. Went to the shops… (yep, anyone can walk in, no checking of anything), it wasn’t that great to be honest. They haven’t hired staff, and no new stock. Basically they are just selling off old winter stuff and are waiting for new stock to be delivered.
Went to Harvey Norman and good guys- security guard out the front checking vaccinations etc.
Went to a few pubs and RSLs for meals- they are checking vaccinations there.
Can’t get a haircut, 3 months wait for me.
Was able to get a mani/pedicure- had to go really early though.
I’ve done the rounds with family and friends- still wearing a mask except when eating.
Going to the races this Saturday. Can’t wait!

 

Same with almost everywhere I went (or walked past)

So many people still incapable of wearing a mask properly, even after months of practice

Many walking into the shopping centre/shops without checking in

Had a laugh though, walked past Lush (the lovely smelling shop) who had a barricade with signage "the queue starts here" and a burly security gaurd checking everything
Good on them, really, it stood out that they were taking it seriously and doing the right thing (like their no animal testing/natural/responsibly sourced products)

 

The NSW Govt ( Paul Toole ) has Now paused allowing fully vaccinated Sydney residents from going out to the regions till November 1st. Interesting decision.

 

It is becoming comical.

The Premier of NSW restricts Greater Sydney residents (an area with relatively high vaccination rates) from travelling to regions where vaccination rates are not as high.

At the same time, NSW has removed the ACT (with high vaccination rates) as an area of concern and wants the ACT to permit ACT residents to be allowed essentially unrestricted travel in those regions with relatively low vaccination rates.

Um, er, yeah, right. I understand.

 

Vaccination checks for haircuts and takeaways ? That's insanity.

 

The great unwashed and unshaven will stay that way until December.

One of those balancing acts - <50 cases/day in the ACT vs 400ish from greater Sydney.