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The Simpson Desert has been closed for the summer

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The Simpson Desert has been closed for the summer

Unread postby katkinkate » Tue 11 Nov 2008, 06:32:23

They've closed the desert due to the heat. No joke.
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Re: The Simpson Desert has been closed for the summer

Unread postby eXpat » Tue 11 Nov 2008, 06:46:07

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'H')e says temperatures often reach 50 degrees Celsius, making the region especially dangerous for tourists from overseas.

I experienced 3 days at 50 C in Argentina, 2 years ago. Not fun at all, but to close a desert?. That´s silly ....
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Re: The Simpson Desert has been closed for the summer

Unread postby vtsnowedin » Tue 11 Nov 2008, 07:25:39

50C Our troops endured worse than that in Kuwait and Irag but not without loss of life from heat stroke. Nothing you would want to do on vacation. Saves them sending out a ranger to save your crispy butt. Better to stay put at the pub and suck down some suds.
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Re: The Simpson Desert has been closed for the summer

Unread postby Specop_007 » Tue 11 Nov 2008, 11:31:10

In other news, they have contemplated closing the ocean over concerns its too wet.....
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Re: The Simpson Desert has been closed for the summer

Unread postby eastbay » Tue 11 Nov 2008, 12:06:22

Next thing you know, they'll be talking about taking everyone's guns from them and monitoring web site access.

And outlawing discussion of controversial subjects from previous centuries. Or discussions of other controversial subjects.
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