Dsmithy70 wrote on Feb 17^th, 2011 at 12:35pm:



No, that Tony Abbott will be our next PM, because I think a cross bencher might cross the floor before she gets to the election Smithy.

So...$50 for Abbott to be our next PM!!


Oh, and I take cheque, money order or cash...



And I bet you Bill Shorten will be Labors next leader in opposition.

...  ($10)

No, not at all.... Abbott will be our next PM guaranteed, .. I'm just thinking there's a possibility of Bill Shorten trying to sneak into poll position and take Labors leadership before the election.

Not that it will do him any good, because voters are so disenchanted with Labor even their die hard supporters have had their fill...., because voters will see this as yet another leadership change, this and don't really know Bill Shorten too well, which is why he's trying to get himself out there lately.

This said,  he would do it just to get in poll position for the following election after next anyway, even if he knew he didn't stand a hope in hell given half a chance.

Gillard was always transient, girl Friday as far as he was concerned, and mummy GG will make sure of it.

mellie wrote on Feb 17^th, 2011 at 12:54pm:

Ok I'll let you modify it as such,
$50 Tony Abbott will Lead the the Liberals to Victory or LABOR(no matter the leader) at the next election.
Bet is void if Indies cross floor between now & 2013
Fair???

mellie wrote on Feb 17^th, 2011 at 1:06pm:

You sure you understand the terms??

Because this
Either before or after the coming general election. 

Doesn't go with this
Bet is void if Indies cross floor between now & 2013

To clarify
Tony Abbott will win the next general election that is the bet.

mellie wrote on Feb 17^th, 2011 at 1:10pm:


Not at all
The bet is Abbott will win the next general election
I don't care who it against & whether or not his PM already is irrelvent also.

And likewise with you Smithy...  the deals off as soon as an indi crosses the floor.... so basically, we are betting on the 2013 election outcome.

  hahah

I feel $50 richer already...$Ka-Ching$

Dsmithy70 wrote on Feb 17^th, 2011 at 1:18pm:



pmsl... Katoomba handbag?

Great Wall Economy exports Chinese apples to Australia.   

After two years of waiting, Great Wall Economy of China is able to export apples to Australia. "We worked so hard to obtain this certificate and the procedure was tough. We prepared for two years and made sure we met all the requirements. Representatives from Australia visited our company for inspection in October last year. And then on Dec. 25 Australia signed the certificate," says Great Wall's Celia Kong.   


Hebei Jinzhou Great Wall Economy is the flagship packer and exporter of pears and apples from Hebei Province, China. This is the first season since the 1920s that China has been allowed to export apples to Australia. Of the 900 tons of apples permitted, Great Wall will export only 400 tons. They are now exporting Fuji, sizes 72# to 125#. The first shipment was one container consisting of 2.1 tons. The first container was followed by 6 more. Canada is the other destination for their products.   


"Our Fuji apples passed thorough inspection. Australia has a very strict rules in allowing fruit and vegetables to enter their country. We submitted and passed the requirements and this is a chance for Australian people to taste Fuji apples from Hebei province. Our apples are fresh and of good quality. We are confident with the quality, Australian inspectors came here to inspect the Fuji apples from our country and they would not have given us certificates or permission if they had doubts with the quality," added Celia.

Importing apples from China is a big challenge to Australian growers. It was even reported that there is a campaign going on to ignore the imported Fuji apples. Big retailers are also sympathizing with the local growers and agreed not to purchase the Fuji apples imported from China.


Meanwhile, Great Wall has remained positive despite reports that their apples are "illegal" for not showing the origin of the apples. On every sticker, you will only find Great Wall and not "China" but on every box you will find China as the origin. Though this is not an issue at all for Great Wall, who say they are open to changes if necessary.

Great Wall will continue exporting Fuji apples to Australia despite the accusations. They believe that having this opportunity will serve as an inspiration in expanding their market and perhaps, introduce other varieties in the coming years.