On Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:27:56 GMT, "Rudy"
wrote:


"Vic Smith" wrote
St. Charles Borromeo, cur Victoria Road & Charles Street, Ryde.
Of course I don't know what that means.

We stayed in the Ryde, Best Western for a couple of nights on our OZ trip
last year..
typical Metropolitan suburb northwest of town.

You can get there on the River Cat
http://www.sydneyferries.info/about-...leet-Facts.htm

I was impressed with their transit system: buses, ferries, jetcats, electric
trains, underground, all linked together and you can get an "All in One"
daily pass

I believe my son mentioned that once. He first used public transport
upon arriving there, then a troublesome Japanese car that he painted
with house paint, and now has a Holden - Commodore I think. The A/C
wasn't working when he bought it, but I think he's fixed it.
Like pops, he's tends toward Chevys, the Holden being the closest to
it down under.
How did you enjoy Oz? Any impressions?
My son's biggest adjustment was the food, and some racoon-like animal
that invaded his house. I'll have to remember to ask him whatever
came of that situation. The time differential is, let's see, one day
forward then nine hours back when I'm on DST, seven hours back
otherwise. Calling is cheap though, about a penny a minute using an
international card.

--Vic