GUT2407 Posted March 15, 2016 #151 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Hmm, review seemed bad, comments had some good points. Thanks for this. Those videos were funny--love the knocks on vegetarians and vegans!! We had boneless leg of lamb, not chops. I hope that still counts :D I guess I'm a tad late for Australia Day this year and early for next! ML Yep leg counts, though I prefer Boneless but slow cooked till I don't need to carve it at all and the bone just falls out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabansail Posted March 15, 2016 #152 Share Posted March 15, 2016 If it's Dame Edna And Sir Les Why isn't it Sir Barry. Because they are all different, real people of course. I do think that Trump joke has gone on too long. It's about time that Sacha Baron Cohen took off that silly disguise and did the reveal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWhiners Posted March 15, 2016 Author #153 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Australian lamb? Do us a favour (note the 'u') and ditch the poor cousins for real NZ lamb. Now this is funny!! We used to get NZ lamb at our Costco (and if you aren't familiar with them, google it!) but now, I just noticed it is Australian lamb. We loved the Aussie lamb and can't remember any big differences between the 2. We ate NZ lamb for a lot of years and loved it (don't even ask me about the time to dog ate all the leftover lamb, while we sliced cheese, and then the next day) :eek: ML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWhiners Posted March 15, 2016 Author #154 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Say, when are you going to Sydney? We have a cruise Feb, 25 and I'm considering staying in the Wyndham Vacation Resort. i was hoping maybe you'll be there before we are and I could find out what you thought of it, good location? Nice enough place? We won't be there until early March, so no help for you. Our friends have described what they usually get, and it sounds great. A murphy bed with a nice mattress, a nice kitchen, and free wifi, because they are timeshare members, not hotel guests. Post what happen to you! We'll do the same ML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adidas4fun Posted March 15, 2016 #155 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Now this is funny!! We used to get NZ lamb at our Costco (and if you aren't familiar with them, google it!) but now, I just noticed it is Australian lamb. We loved the Aussie lamb and can't remember any big differences between the 2. We ate NZ lamb for a lot of years and loved it (don't even ask me about the time to dog ate all the leftover lamb, while we sliced cheese, and then the next day) :eek: ML Oh I am familiar with costco having stayed with friends living in the states. It was certainly an unusual experience visiting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWhiners Posted March 15, 2016 Author #156 Share Posted March 15, 2016 . There has been a lot of outrage from many Vegan groups. I do not mind vegan food but find that some vegans do seem to have a humour deficiency. If you fancy a very small cruise ship when here drop me a line. nthnsw (at) hotmail dot com Bolding is mine. "Humour deficiency"--I love that! Totally funny, and yes, they do!! I'll be in touch ML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWhiners Posted March 15, 2016 Author #157 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Oh I am familiar with costco having stayed with friends living in the states. It was certainly an unusual experience visiting one. it can be overwhelming, even within the US! Too many choices, too little time ( and budget!) ML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassamanda Posted March 15, 2016 #158 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Oh I am familiar with costco having stayed with friends living in the states. It was certainly an unusual experience visiting one. Costco is in Australia too. Several in the Sydney suburbs but none in the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted March 15, 2016 #159 Share Posted March 15, 2016 G'day ML Just a small word of warning. You will see here on the boards some (shall I say) comments, about the emits of Australia and NZ, even the lamb, (been pretty tame on this thread) even worse if it turns to sport. Sone visitors are tempted to get involved .... DON'T. It's like siblings, I can say nothing I like about my brother, god help anyon else who dares do so. And to be fair the biggest problem is that the Kiwis really want to be like Aussies but know that they'll never rise to the occasion, they can't help it, it's just how it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabansail Posted March 15, 2016 #160 Share Posted March 15, 2016 the biggest problem is that the Kiwis really want to be like Aussies but know that they'll never rise to the occasion, they can't help it, it's just how it is. I actually think that in many ways the Kiwi's have it better than us. They have retained some of the things we have have lost. Have only been to UnZud twice but loved it there each time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted March 15, 2016 #161 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I actually think that in many ways the Kiwi's have it better than us. They have retained some of the things we have have lost. Have only been to UnZud twice but loved it there each time. Shhhhhh you cant say that or they might think we like 'em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted March 15, 2016 #162 Share Posted March 15, 2016 And to be fair the biggest problem is that the Kiwis really want to be like Aussies but know that they'll never rise to the occasion, they can't help it, it's just how it is. :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: *Bites tongue and sits on hands so unable to type* :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted March 15, 2016 #163 Share Posted March 15, 2016 :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: *Bites tongue and sits on hands so unable to type* :D See what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted March 15, 2016 #164 Share Posted March 15, 2016 See what I mean. Watch it, or I'll start the pavlova debate again! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted March 15, 2016 #165 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Watch it, or I'll start the pavlova debate again! :D I love Pavlova, with Ice Cream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted March 15, 2016 #166 Share Posted March 15, 2016 (edited) But then I order ice cream with Bomb ( or baked) Alaska. Edited March 15, 2016 by GUT2407 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meamat Posted March 15, 2016 #167 Share Posted March 15, 2016 ANZ and Virgin are definitely my top two choices for flights between the US and Aus. I've never had an issue with either, and both have had great friendly service. Auckland's international terminal is one of the nicest I've travelled through anywhere, a very pleasant stopover. Your plan sounds good to me :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabansail Posted March 16, 2016 #168 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Shhhhhh you cant say that or they might think we like 'em I do like them. Have considered getting one as a pet if it was house trained. They make great watchdogs if they can do the Hakka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWhiners Posted March 16, 2016 Author #169 Share Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) G'day ML Just a small word of warning. You will see here on the boards some (shall I say) comments, about the emits of Australia and NZ, even the lamb, (been pretty tame on this thread) even worse if it turns to sport. Sone visitors are tempted to get involved .... DON'T. It's like siblings, I can say nothing I like about my brother, god help anyon else who dares do so. And to be fair the biggest problem is that the Kiwis really want to be like Aussies but know that they'll never rise to the occasion, they can't help it, it's just how it is. G'day gut After reading the last 2 pages of good-natured ribbing, I think you provided very wise advice. Well, except for that last sentence, where you seemed to be lighting the fuse!! Love the way you guys all kid each other. And I love lamb from both Australia and NZ--with wine!!:D ML Edited March 16, 2016 by NoWhiners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissmiss6253 Posted March 16, 2016 #170 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Try a Coriole Mary Kathleen Cabernet MErlot with that Australian lamb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWhiners Posted April 15, 2016 Author #171 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Hi all I am finally back, after a very nice relaxing 10 day cruise around the Caribbean. Which ended with coming home to reality. rather than give you all the gory details, suffice it to say that the dog, the cars, tax returns, planning our flights to Australia and golf have all conspired to make my past 2 weeks very stressful. I had to buy a new car, after my perfectly good 82k miles on it van decided to have the transmission fail. And by fail, I mean totally fail :eek: I have been in a deep depression since last Saturday so I now need all of you to encourage me (again) on how great our trip to Australia and NZ will be. Flights won't be cheap but I have found some decent pricing for premium economy seats on Qantas, very encouraging. OK--what have I missed while I've been gone??? Please say anything--still getting over the price (and paperwork required) for buying a new car . ML PS: I even had to fill out a form for Homeland Security saying I am who I am :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VK3DQ Posted April 15, 2016 #172 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Hi Folks After all your hard work in Sydney a suggestion for a balcony sail away Kaiora Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014 - ALDI ... https://www.aldi.com.au/.../kaiora-bay-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc-2014... AWARD WINNER - 2014 Marlborough Wine Show - Bronze Medal. https://www.aldi.com.au/en/groceries/awards/liquor/liquor-detail/ps/p/kaiora-bay-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc-2014/ Just $9.99 a bottle , and a great way to say goodbye to Sydney as you sail off into the distance Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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