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Keep these guys away from the Con Suite!
Posted by: "J. R. Madden"
Wed Oct 7, 2009 7:42 am (PDT)
Bathurst Fans Face New Not-So-Limited Alcohol Limits
October 7, 2009
Authorities cracking down on drunkenness in Australia are focusing on the fans the Bathurst 1000 auto race. In order to cut back rowdy behavior, authorities have put a strict limit on alcohol. Each fan can now drink only one slab (a 24-pack) of beer or four liters of wine — per day.
http://www.npr.%20org/templates/%20story/story.%20php?storyId=
Yours in thirsty fandom,J. R. "Mad Dog" Madden
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Re: Keep these guys away from the Con Suite!
Posted by: "Guy Lillian"
Wed Oct 7, 2009 10:39 am (PDT)
For Aussies, that's the equivalent of a sip of water.
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Re: Keep these guys away from the Con Suite!
Posted by: "absarka_prime"
Wed Oct 7, 2009 11:33 am (PDT)
Well! And here I *was* thinking about standing for DUFF, but now... I dunno...
Curt Phillips
(ATTN: John Purcell: Any news yet?)
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Re: Keep these guys away from the Con Suite!
Posted by: "Rusty"
Wed Oct 7, 2009 1:24 pm (PDT)
Yeah -- and these are *car racing fans*. Consider that the average NASCAR fan -- that is, those who actually go spend all day at the races -- can consume a case before breakfast. Then multiply that times Aussie....
Rusty
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Re: Keep these guys away from the Con Suite!
Posted by: "John Purcell"
Wed Oct 7, 2009 2:15 pm (PDT)
This law might affect my decision to stand for DUFF. I notice it talks only about beer and wine. What about Scotch? Being not mentioned, am I to assume there's no limit?
- John Purcell
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Re: Keep these guys away from the Con Suite!
Posted by: "absarka_prime@comcast.net"
Wed Oct 7, 2009 3:57 pm (PDT)
What could possibly go wrong in making that assumption? Besides, I have great faith in Australian Fandom. They'll make sure you don't dry up and blow away into the desert...
Curt Phillips
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Re: Keep these guys away from the Con Suite!
Posted by: "John Purcell"
Wed Oct 7, 2009 7:37 pm (PDT)
The Aussies I have met over the years are some of the best fen. Great people, loads of fun.Do you remember Anti-Fan? I forget the chap's name, but he looked remarkably like Minn-stf's Denny Lien. Minicon was always on DUFF winner's intineraries. I wonder why...?
- John Purcell
