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Where in the World? Members take turn posting pictures and everyone else asks yes/no questions to determine where the picture was taken.

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Old Oct 20 2006, 08:25 AM   #1
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As always, a false-start or two!

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Old Oct 20 2006, 09:07 AM   #2
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The UK?

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Old Oct 20 2006, 09:16 AM   #3
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Old Oct 20 2006, 10:38 AM   #4
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Us?
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Old Oct 20 2006, 10:39 AM   #5
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Nope, not in the US either.
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Old Oct 20 2006, 11:24 AM   #6
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Mainland Europe?

France?
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Old Oct 20 2006, 02:31 PM   #7
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Its driving me nuts. I swear I've seen a picture of this before.

Africa?
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Japan?
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Old Oct 20 2006, 04:07 PM   #9
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Knowing your roots , Australia?
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Old Oct 21 2006, 05:23 AM   #10
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Tazmania
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scandanavia?
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Old Oct 21 2006, 12:55 PM   #12
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Lily - yes.

Everyone else, no.
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is the bridge crossing a bay?
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Old Oct 21 2006, 04:23 PM   #14
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LOL I spent ages searchng the internet for this in Australia, Apo, without success. I think I should persevere now we know it's Australia!
Where did you come from again????
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Old Oct 21 2006, 07:31 PM   #15
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I was sure someone would get this while I was out today - it really is a Capital place Apo


The National Carillion, Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra, ACT?


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well *****. I searched sites in Canberra! Of course, they would need a pic
Thats a gorgeous pic too
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Is it the National Carillon on Aspen Island, Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra?
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Old Oct 22 2006, 05:04 AM   #18
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Bummer! You lot are too smart by half! Yes, Pam - it is the Carillion. People get married there all the time...
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but did you highlight my answer too Apo
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*chuckles as Pam swoops in and claims credit because KC hid her answer*
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Hey K.C. how do you do that?
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You just use the color code and pick a likely pale color. It's easier to do on Advanced Reply as there is a selector for it. With Quick Reply you have to remember the color options and type the code in by hand.
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Well I wanted to keep the game going but know I was right first too (its called having your cake and eating it )

I did leave it a day before replying as well
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