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I haven't posted here before. I used to keep reptiles as a child, and now my children keep them. And I have dived on the Barrier Reef and handled the poisonous sea-snakes (not as dangerous as it sounds). I am a great admirer of Steve Irwin because, while it is easy to get people concerned about chimpanzees, elephants and lions, Steve Irwin did it for a group of creatures that most people seem to instinctively dislike.

Anyway, to the point: Is anyone planning anything for next Wednesday, the day of Steve Irwin's memorial service, for those who can't easily get to Queensland?

I was thinking of holding a memorial BBQ, wearing khaki, breaking out the XXXX and maybe getting the garter snakes out and waving them around by the tail a bit. (That last bit was a joke )

Does anyone have any other ideas (esp. in the UK) ?

cheers

Gareth

Er, pretty low key stuff, really. I'm naming my new baby Southern Pine Snake 'Steve' (good personable 'guy' name for the snake and the original Steve would probably be amused), and writing a postcard to the family. Not that particular day though.

But you bring up a good point. Guess I'll wear a snakey T-shirt and have a beer that day. Maybe see if there's a show with him on that day. Am in California though, so won't be able to drop by.
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