Sunday, January 2, 2011

Billy Tea, anyone?

I'd like to tie up a loose end from last year, if that's ok.

Here's my local shop back in business after it's unfortunate smash a couple of months back. The old guy who owns the place got it back up and running in record time. See the re-build here.They managed to keep the Billy Tea sign which is definitely a local favourite.. unfortunately the phone box hasn't been replaced. Which isn't very surprising really. It hardly ever got used. And I haven't heard any more about the unfortuate thong-clad driver... except that he is looking down the barrel of a very hefty bill.
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6 comments:

  1. MarkJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    This has been a great thread through your blog. Glad to see the shop is back up and running.
    Happy New Year I look forward to your pics in 2011

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  2. Leeds daily photoJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    From your description the driver was not Borat? Nice to see they quickly put it to rights. Cara have a wonderful new year and I too look forward to more stories about Brisbane.

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  3. AnnJanuary 2, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Good to see. Best wishes for a happy, healthy and peaceful 2011.

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  4. Shopfitters BrisbaneJanuary 3, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    i miss old school phone boxes... a casualty of the global mobile phone virus. long live billy tea!

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  5. observerJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    thanks for keeping in touch with my former home (of 25 years)

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Thanks for this story. My wife and I lived in Gray Rd for 10 years back in the 1990s and this was our local shop. We loved the neighbourhood and I'm happy to see that it's still a vibrant and busy place. I look forward to following your blog in 2011. Cheers, Pauly.

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