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All of the true things that I am about to tell you are shameless lies.


This photograph is obviously an old one. How do I know? You'll note those obnoxious idiots pesky rascals wanna be pirates brave eco-warriors from the Sea Shepherds and their vessel H.M.A.S. Steve Irwin docked down at Hunter Street pier.

[Note: I am not a fan of the Sea Shepherds, and I don't like whales. I also don't like dolphins. I do like Great White Sharks and Saltwater Crocodiles. I would like to see Sea Shepherds swimming with the latter two to enhance their spirituality.]
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Jim said…
Thanks for your kind wishes on my blog and I extend the same to you. All the best.
Sydney - City and Suburbs
23 December 2009 at 11:09
smudgeon said…
I don't like Sea Shepherd either - one time, the guy across the road was flying a Sea Shepherd flag (he's big on flags) & as I was walking past he asked me to help lift his mower onto the back of his ute. I got cut grass on my shorts which caused me unneccessary hay fever. Therefore I hate whales, rancid butter bombs, and their stinkin' Steve Irwin.

It's petty, I know, but it's justified...
23 December 2009 at 12:53
diane b said…
Thanks for visiting my blog. What's wrong with whales and dophins?
23 December 2009 at 13:14
Anonymous said…
Hi Kris. Thanks for the festive greeting - a generous thought, but you missed out 'Vánoce'!!! If you would care to re-post, I'll publish the new version; if not, I'll make do with just the thought.. Alex (in Vršovice, Prague) :)
23 December 2009 at 13:29
Ann said…
I don't look in as often as I should. Best wishes to you and your lovely family for a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
23 December 2009 at 14:36
Unknown said…
Hi Kris,
Thank You very much for the greeting.
I extend the same to you & family.
All the best.
23 December 2009 at 15:21
BlossomFlowerGirl said…
Lovely harbour scene - I like Hobart, lots of beautiful old buildings.
Thanks for your kind message on my blog. May your Christmas be happy and full of joy.
Cheers.
Melbourne Daily Photo
23 December 2009 at 16:20
Ben Nakagawa said…
Well, I like the photo and that's all I see.

Thanks for kind wishes and same to you!
23 December 2009 at 16:23
Gunn said…
Thanks for ALL the good wishes!
GOD JUL (Merry Christmas) to you and your family, from me in Stavanger,( Norways 4 th. biggest city)
Your "comment" is unique! :-) Thanks.
23 December 2009 at 19:48
Mo said…
I don't know about sea shepherd. Maybe you can blog a little more about them for our benefit.
Hope you have a great barby and fun on the beach for Xmas. Up here we will wrap up warm and enjoy the roat and steam pudding. Thanks for your xmas cheer.
23 December 2009 at 21:49
Louis la Vache said…
"All of the true things I am about to tell you are shameless lies."

hee hee hee

In politics now, are you?!

;-)
23 December 2009 at 22:23
yogesa said…
Thanks Kris !! Wishing you and your Family a Happy Festive Season...
23 December 2009 at 23:46
Emilio - mardelplatadailyphoto said…
Thanks for your comment on http://mardelplatadailyphoto.blogspot.com/2009/12/batan_14.html#comments

You have a nice work here. All the best for you and your family.
23 December 2009 at 23:49
glduro_marieloupe said…
Dear Kris,

thank you for your visit and kind words. We hope that we can fulfill your and our expectations about the Rio Daily Photo.

And most of all, we hope that You and your lovely family can be safe and healthy always.

Merry Holidays, no matter what!

glduro&marieloupe
24 December 2009 at 00:54
SouthvilleSunshine said…
Thanks for your good wishes on my blog. Wishing you and yours a very happy time at Christmas and all the best for 2010 :)
24 December 2009 at 05:33
cieldequimper said…
Merry Christmas, joyeux Noël to you and yours too.
24 December 2009 at 06:18
Unknown said…
I second Mo as I haven't heard about the Sea Shepherds before.
Thank you for your message and wish you a very Happy Christmas!
24 December 2009 at 09:09
Kris McCracken said…
Diane, they are overrated. I like chickens better.
24 December 2009 at 13:51
Kris McCracken said…
Alex, I’ve added it in!
24 December 2009 at 13:51
Kris McCracken said…
Ann, thank you, and I hope you have a good one too!
24 December 2009 at 13:51
Kris McCracken said…
BlossomFlowerGirl, it can be a good old town. I am a Melbourne fan too.
24 December 2009 at 13:51
Kris McCracken said…
Gunn White, I love Stavanger!
24 December 2009 at 13:52
Kris McCracken said…
Mo, they chain themselves to whales.
24 December 2009 at 13:52
Kris McCracken said…
Louis la Vache, we all are.
24 December 2009 at 13:52
Kris McCracken said…
Yogesh Naik, and you too! I hope the little one is well.
24 December 2009 at 13:52
Kris McCracken said…
Glduro and Marieloupe, fantastic!
24 December 2009 at 13:52
Kris McCracken said…
SouthvilleSunshine, good ol’ Christmas!
24 December 2009 at 13:52
Kris McCracken said…
Cieldequimper, and so say all of us!
24 December 2009 at 13:52
Kris McCracken said…
JM, they don’t like Japanese fishermen and scientists.
24 December 2009 at 13:52
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