I can't believe I'm agreeing with Richard Bridge on something.....sorta'

Among the great things I love about Oz is the contribution to sailing many of which were brought to us through the money and efforts of Alan Bond. Indirectly he brought to the world stage the talents of Ben Lexcen (Bob Miller), Ken Beashall, Tom Schnackenberg, John Bertrand, and a host of others. Bertrand and crew aboard Aussie II gave us a lesson in what belief can accomplish.

And of course, where would the world be without Vegemite? I'll tell you. We'd be stuck with only Marmite, that's where! Unlike most, I like both of them but Vegemite is my preference.

Tell ya' something else I'd miss......Bugsy, Jenny, Helen, Alan, Stewie, Bob, Foolestroupe, and all of those wonderful Aussie 'Catters.

And my car!!! Man, I love our Australian car! The Mitsubishi Diamante was built in Adelaide and was one of those "best kept secrets" in the auto industry. Known as the Verada in Oz, these cars were imported directly to the US for only a dozen or so years but they are just wonderful. Powerful, reliable, luxurious, with excellent handling, they are one of the ultimate "wolf in sheep's clothing" cars.

Hellfire Man....How could anyone not love Oz? Tom, I think you must be having a bad day even for a broke-dick fanook like yourself.

Spaw