If Only it Were True

Why do people think we are going to fall for their tricks?

This email appeared today from someone I don't even know.

Who would recommend me as a project manager for such a large project?

Whilst I am capable of co ordinating the odd small building project I would think, if someone was going to recommend me for a job they might at least ask if I was interested first or if I had time????

Dear Sir/Madam,

You have been recommended as a reliable foreign investor and project manager. I am therefore seeking your

cooperation in building a Tourist Hotel or Real Estate in your country. I am sorry if this is not completely in line

with your profession. I need an experienced person like you to assist me set up,develop the project and assume

responsibility of ownership as chairman but will be bringing in profit /distribute profit monthly or annually.I shall

give you more information. Please get back to me immediately on my

private email: jamesibori12@aim.com

Best regards, Gov. James Ibori.

NOW where do I start:

1. I wouldn't be the foreign investor if I was doing something in my own country!

2. What skill set does this person assume I have that is going to be useful for this type of project?

3. Dear sir/madam! If I have been recommended for a task wouldn't you think they would know what gender I am?

At best I am putting this one into the potential scam box and deleting it...So don't get caught!

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Peace and Tranquillity

What is it about Platypus Park Country Retreat that is so relaxing?

Why does it attract people looking for a quiet relaxing place to stay at an affordable price?

It just does!
Set on 40 acres or 17.5 hectares Platypus Park Country Retreat in Bridport Tasmania just seems to be magnet when it comes to attracting the right sort of guests.
Perhaps it is the name, perhaps it is the location, perhaps it is the friendly voice on the end of the phone, perhaps it is the laid back 5th generation hosts..... Perhaps it is all these things.

Some remarkable people stay at Platypus Park Country Retreat

Thank you to Ian Clarke, a world renown creator of stringed instruments, and his delightful wife, who recently stayed at Platypus Park Country Retreat on a brief visit to Tasmania. Ian has been creating "stringed instruments of distinction" for quiet some time. From 1974 to 1977 Ian trained at the Newark School of Violin Making, graduating with "distinction", he was the first of a number of Australians to graduate from Newark.

Ian is one of Australia's most highly regarded violin makers, with his instruments being used all around the world. Professional orchestra musician, Anna Roach of TSO, has played a Clarke Viola since 1992. You can find out more about Ian and his quality instruments at www.clarkeviolins.com

So if you too would like to find out what is it about Platypus Park Country Retreat that is so relaxing jump onto the website and make a booking today. The garden is particularly delightful in Spring.

Family self catering units, romantic spa cottages, disabled access room; ideal for small groups of golfers whilst visiting Barnbougle Dunes, and family gatherings.

You to can discover what Ian found so attractive at Platypus Park Country Retreat.

Eco Tourism Is it important?

Platypus Park Country Retreat in Bridport Tasmania.

Has recently been certified!

If you care for the environment and would like to show you care, take your next holiday at Platypus Park in Bridport. The 5th generation Tasmanian hosts will ensure you have an enjoyable experience and assist you with your days touring.

Book online today

Special event coming up Bangarra 23rd and 24th October 2009. Don't miss out on this world renown Aboriginal theatre company's performance in Bridport, part of the North East Rivers Festival 16-25 October.

Take a break Now

Platypus Park Country Retreat is a finalist.

Make a booking today

Playful Platypus Bridport Tasmania

Cute Platypus Bridport Tasmania

When you stay at Platypus Park Country Retreat in Bridport Tasmania it may be possible to see an unusual Australian creature, the duckbill platypus.

It's a monotreme the same as an Echindna an egg laying mammal.

Would you like to see the video of one

Cute isn't he? If you would like the opportunity to see him in real life make a booking to stay at Platypus Park Country Retreat today.

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Have you found anywhere new to promote your business today?


Well here are a couple of hints.


Tip one:
Go to linkedin and submit your profile and business details, search for others you may know within this network it could be valuable. Import your address book from outlook and see who is already linked In, you could be surprised.



Tip two:
Have you been to HOT FROG yet? Well get on over there too, it's a business directory and you never know who's looking in there. Google actually post the articles in their keywords alerts too.

Let me know how you get on.

Family holiday to Korea Tips

Oh what a busy 3 weeks it was when we visited South Korea, Japan and Singapore recently for our first overseas family holiday, we usually holiday at home.

Coming from Tasmania, Singapore at 33C was quiet exhausting! But the shopping opportunities were fantastic.

I've got to tell you that flying Singapore airlines was a great decision. All our flights to and from all destinations were on time all the time and the service was excellent and the staff friendly.

Travelling with teenagers can have its moments, but we all survived and the young people now have an appreciation of travelling in other countries and eating "foreign" food.
I'll be posting more holiday reviews on tripadvisor for any one who is interested.

Tip1: Kimchi comes in many forms and varying degrees of spicyness!

Tip2: Rooms with four "proper" beds are hard to find.

Tip3: Practice your chopsticks before you go, Korean metal chopsticks are much harder to deal with than the plastic or wooden variety.

Tip4: The DMZ tour was very safe.

Tip5: The fast ferry from Busan to Fukuoka was very comfortable for a non "boat person" ME.

Now it's back to work, would love to hear from you if you have been to Korea too.

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See you soon.

May Special offer - River of Life give it a Go

Are You Ready for the Flu Season?

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Startling news is breaking hourly about a new, mutated strain of the H1 N1 influenza virus, which was first reported in Mexico.

The virus, common in pigs, has mutated so that it now has the ability to infect humans and is transmitted by contact or by coughing and sneezing.

The mutated H1 N1 strain has never been seen before. Therefore, human immune systems don’t have the ability to recognise it.

This leaves the human population vulnerable to developing what has been referred to as “Swine Flu”.

There are several precautions which one can take to hopefully not contract the swine flu, which include frequent washing of hands, keeping the hands away from the face, coughing or sneezing into a tissue, and the avoidance of crowds in any area where the illness has been reported.

Research scientists also recognise that the best defence against contracting any illness, including viral illnesses such as influenza, is to have a healthy, vital and responsive immune system.

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Not More about Swine Flu

Just the latest facts for your interest
Startling news is breaking hourly about a new, mutated strain of the H1 N1
influenza virus, which was first reported in Mexico. The virus, common in
pigs, has mutated so that it now has the ability to infect humans and is
transmitted by contact or by coughing and sneezing.
The mutated H1 N1 strain has never been seen before. Therefore, human
immune systems don’t have the ability to recognize it. This leaves the human
population vulnerable to developing what has been referred to as “Swine Flu”.
Health authorities are already sounding alarms about the very real possibility
of the swine flu reaching epidemic or possibly pandemic proportions. (A
pandemic illness is one, which spreads over a wide geographic area and
affects a large proportion of the population.)
The 1918 “Spanish Flu” was a pandemic of Biblical proportions and caused
an estimated 50,000,000 deaths worldwide with over 500,000 of those being
in the United States. While there are now antiviral medications available,
which weren’t yet discovered in 1918, if the numbers of cases began to reach
the level of the 1918 pandemic, it is recognized that the supply of medication
wouldn’t be sufficient to treat the vast majority of those who became infected.
There are several precautions, which one can take to hopefully not contract
the swine flu, which include frequent washing of hands, keeping the hands
away from the face, coughing or sneezing into a tissue, which should be
disposed of, and the avoidance of crowds in any area where the illness has
been reported.
Research scientists also recognize that the best defense against contracting
any illness, including viral illnesses such as influenza, is to have a healthy,
vital and responsive immune system.
A simple thing that everyone can do is take Transfer Factors. Transfer
Factors have the ability to augment one’s immune system’s responsiveness
through stimulation of our first line of defense, natural killer cells. Recent
research has also revealed that Transfer Factors positively affect our humoral
immune system, which produces antibodies against invading pathogens.
The consumption of Transfer Factors during this potential pandemic of the
swine flu would appear to be a reasonable and recommended course of
action to best avert what could possibly be an infection with high morbidity
and mortality.
Rob Robertson M.D.

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Good Health Starts with You ....Avoid the Flu

Hi all my friends and others who happen to drop in,

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Listen to what these doctors recommend:
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Apart from that:
1. Keep your sneezes to yourself! cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze!
2. Wash your hands regularly!
3. Got flu like sysptoms - stay at home and recover.
4. Keep your distance from others in Public places. (now that will be a challenge for some)
5. Know the symptoms, body aches, extreme tirdness, coughs, sort throat and headaches.

Water and regular exercise are excellent ways to good health too.

Earth Hour 28th March Be in it

On Saturday, March 28 at 8:30 PM, people around the world will turn off their lights for one hour, Earth Hour, to show their support for taking action on climate change.
Earth Hour 2009 promises to be huge in Australia this year – State governments, local councils, major corporations and community organisations are once again getting behind Earth Hour to support what has become a major event in the calendar. Up to 11 million Australians will be taking part this year, switching their lights off and having fun at the same time!

Participation is simple - register your support at www.earthhour.org, turn off all of your non-essential lights (including external signage, but leaving on any lighting required for safety reasons), and encourage your guests and friends to do the same. Explore other ideas for getting involved - candle-lit dinners or BBQs for example. The website also has downloads that can be used to help promote Earth Hour.

Australian Bushfire Disaster

Please donate to the Red Cross appeal.
We are all deeply affected by the bushfire disaster happening in Victoria, Australia.
Families have lost their homes, their possesions, and sometimes their family members - the full extent of the devastation will not be known for weeks yet.

Many of my customers during the past 15 years have come from the affected areas and I just know some of those great people will have suffered a loss, it is so sadening.

Please donate to the Red Cross through this link.

Thank you.

Valentines Day Surprise

If you don't book this week you could miss out!
Take your valentine on a surprise week end away on the 14th February to
Platypus Park Country Retreat in Tasmania.

Tucked away on the edge of Bridport is a beautiful accommodation property ready for your perfect romantic break.

• Phone to book your accommodtion; a spa cottage or standard unit near the outdoor heated spa.
• Ask about the seafood platters and wine deal to be delivered to your cottage or room.
• Book a relaxing in house massage
• Wander around the 17 hectares and down to the river for some quite contemplation
• You may be able to spot a platypus too!
• Take a walk along the beach, not the crowded ones in the middle of town ask the proprietors of Platypus Park Country Retreat for directions to Adams beach!

If you miss out try the Cottages on Charles in Scottsdale just 15 minutes drive from Bridport in North East Tasmania.

Take that romantic break now!

Holiday Overseas in Tasmania

Still want to take that overseas holiday?
Well you can!
The island state of Tasmania is a perfect overseas destination. You can cruise over Bass Strait on the Spirit of Tasmania to Devonport from Melbourne - even bring your own car.

Many choose Bridport and Platypus Park Country Retreat as the first stop so why don't you? Check out the availability now for the next few weeks.

The weather will be warming up the short walks in the forest, especially Blue Tier, will be fantastic and in some places you might have a beach to your self, what a luxury.

Tasmania is renown for it's clean green environment, it's fresh seafood, excellent cool temperature wines, and the berries...... no I shouldn't tell you about those.....soooo full of flavour you won't be able to stop eating them! Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries and the stone fruits apricots, peaches, cherries and if you wait till March the fresh apples just off the tree will be waiting at the road side stalls!

QUICK make a booking now get the boat or a plane just go there it's the best time of year!

Platypus Park Country Retreat in Bridport

The most relaxing holiday destination in Tasmania!
According to some guests, Platypus Park Country Retreat in Bridport is one of the most relaxing places they have stayed.
Platypus Park is self catering cottage style accommodation situated on 40 acres or 17.5 hectares, with resident hosts, just on the main entry to Bridport on the North East Coast of Tasmania.

Many come to this holiday venue just to relax, revive and rejuvenate for a few days. Take a look at the website now is the perfect time to make a booking using the secure online booking system.

The resident hosts are well qualified to help you with your holiday plans they are 5th generation Tasmanians. They will be able to tell you where all the good walks are and the best fishing spots!

Make a booking now for February and March before the rush starts.

Bridport Tasmania A Great Holiday Location

It's time to take a real holiday!
Now that the hustle and bustle is over fro the Christmas New Year it is time to take your real break - a real holiday by the seaside.

Bridport is a perfect location on the island state of Tasmania, Australia, for a beach and country holiday all rolled into one. You can choose to go to a different beach every day!
Situated on the coast just one hour from Launceston is a beautiful coastal town with all you need for that break by the sea.
Bridport has a large supermarket two great hotels for meals three cafes for the latte lovers and a bakery with all the delights and special treats you would wish for.

Platypus Park Country Retreat is the pick of the accommodation venues according to the Lonely Planet guide, with welcoming, friendly, 5th generation Tasmanians as hosts. The family have been operating the boutique B&B business for 15 years and know the area and Tasmania really well, and can offer advice on filling your day with varied activties.

Now is the perfect time to take a look at the website and make a booking online with early February offering plenty of availability.

Platypus Park is just 40 minutes drive from the Bridestowe Lavender farm too which is just coming into full bloom and looks fantastic and spectacular and is a must see at this time of year.

Happy New Year

Hope you're feeling fine today!
I do hope you all survived the Christmas Rush and were able to relax with family or friends over the holiday period. Did Santa bring you something nice?

Many would have been out on the town partying and welcoming in the New Year, I only hope you didn't over do it!

Hangover cure
A friend of mine swears by a bowl of corn flakes and milk - preferably as soon as you come home after a big night out. Now I did read something several moons ago that milk was indeed helpful should you have imbibed in alcohol a little toooooo much - so the milk part might be the answer.

Don't forget to rehydrate with plenty of water today and Did you make a New Year's resolution?
Well, might be a good idea to start it today no excuses start immediately.

Here's the favourite list:
Stop smoking
loose weight
get fit
do more exercise
spend more time with the kids
see more of friends
meet up with family more often
keep the house clean
walk more, use the car less
work less
take regular weekend breaks
become involved with volunteer work in the community

What are you going to do in 2009 to improve your wellbeing?
What ever it is I wish you a happy and prosperous New Year.