Rare MicCanberra Posted July 29, 2016 #551 Share Posted July 29, 2016 It is now almost two months since this warning about Koala's was published. Since then not one report in the local, national or international media of a Koala peeing on a valued overseas visitor. I can only conclude from this, the following: A The Koala's have cleaned up their act. B All overseas visitors have read this warning and are taking heed of the advice thereto. C A combination of A and B above is in play. Aussie Cruise Critics - take a bow Thanks to your timely intervention. BTW, How did your wild flower program go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 29, 2016 #552 Share Posted July 29, 2016 (edited) It could be time to start mentioning, one of the deadliest, creatures in Australia This creature can render, one unable to walk. Man,woman,animal,pushbikes,even motor vehicles. Usual lies in wait at bottom of garden, known to totally end back-yard footy and cricket matches. This creature is of course. THE THREE CORNERED JACK. Sometimes has other names. Yes, Little Miss Irwin is what I call them now, a prickly customer. Edited July 29, 2016 by MicCanberra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 29, 2016 #553 Share Posted July 29, 2016 It is now almost two months since this warning about Koala's was published. Since then not one report in the local, national or international media of a Koala peeing on a valued overseas visitor. I can only conclude from this, the following: A The Koala's have cleaned up their act. B All overseas visitors have read this warning and are taking heed of the advice thereto. C A combination of A and B above is in play. Aussie Cruise Critics - take a bow You deserve a knighthood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 29, 2016 #554 Share Posted July 29, 2016 If I was knighted I could become Sir Cumstantial or Sir Cumference.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 29, 2016 #555 Share Posted July 29, 2016 If I was knighted I could become Sir Cumstantial or Sir Cumference.:p Well given my size I guess I'd be Sir Cum Sized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 29, 2016 #556 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Well given my size I guess I'd be Sir Cum Sized. LOL don't worry, apparently for some people size isn't everything.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell21 Posted July 29, 2016 #557 Share Posted July 29, 2016 It could be time to start mentioning, one of the deadliest, creatures in Australia This creature can render, one unable to walk. Man,woman,animal,pushbikes,even motor vehicles. Usual lies in wait at bottom of garden, known to totally end back-yard footy and cricket matches. This creature is of course. THE THREE CORNERED JACK. Sometimes has other names. Cat Heads, out west I've seen tough Blue Heelers that needed carrying because their pads were full of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpos Posted July 29, 2016 Author #558 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Re the word list... Aussies will shorten almost any word... Often adding an "O" Servo Milko Smoko Etc. it. Why is it that Aussies do, as Mr Gut has suggested - Shorten most words!!! You will be amazed when I let out the "Secret" and totally gobsmacked by Aussie logic at the same time. So if visiting Australia between August and March each year, it is in your best interests to abbreviate too - still bring plenty of money to spend though, after all that is one of the main reasons we love you to visit, as mentioned previously. Well why do we do it - drum roll please. Simply put - it reduces the time your mouth is open to deny flies more time to gain entry thereto. How about that - isn't that amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted July 29, 2016 #559 Share Posted July 29, 2016 That reminds me ... one of the first things I learnt when doing some road trips here was to cut sandwiches into quarters. That way it's easier to keep the flies off them while eating each quarter, especially if you have small hands, and the rest stays covered so the flies can't get to those quarters either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpos Posted July 30, 2016 Author #560 Share Posted July 30, 2016 That reminds me ... one of the first things I learnt when doing some road trips here was to cut sandwiches into quarters. That way it's easier to keep the flies off them while eating each quarter, especially if you have small hands, and the rest stays covered so the flies can't get to those quarters either. Now that is a great tip for our overseas visitors and one not found on Trip Advisor, Lonely Planet, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 30, 2016 #561 Share Posted July 30, 2016 That reminds me ... one of the first things I learnt when doing some road trips here was to cut sandwiches into quarters. That way it's easier to keep the flies off them while eating each quarter, especially if you have small hands, and the rest stays covered so the flies can't get to those quarters either. Also pop the lid back on your drink or something over the top of it, bloody flies don't mind a beer either, and if they get Franz List they can't get out again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted July 30, 2016 #562 Share Posted July 30, 2016 I can remember a couple of stops on various trips where the flies were so bad we had to eat in the car instead of outdoors at a picnic table. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 30, 2016 #563 Share Posted July 30, 2016 (edited) That reminds me ... one of the first things I learnt when doing some road trips here was to cut sandwiches into quarters. That way it's easier to keep the flies off them while eating each quarter, especially if you have small hands, and the rest stays covered so the flies can't get to those quarters either. Reminds me of that great saying, "Time's fun when your having Flies".;) Edited July 30, 2016 by MicCanberra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell21 Posted July 30, 2016 #564 Share Posted July 30, 2016 It's not only Asians that ask if you would like flies with your burger.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted July 30, 2016 #565 Share Posted July 30, 2016 I can remember a couple of stops on various trips where the flies were so bad we had to eat in the car instead of outdoors at a picnic table. :eek: We've done that also. :D In my opinion, the flies are worst in areas close to sheep country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronpes Posted July 30, 2016 #566 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Didn't know you guys are "moving" all the time ! http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36912700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 30, 2016 #567 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Didn't know you guys are "moving" all the time ! http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36912700 Got to keep moving to keep the flies off. Looking like Newcastle and ACT are going to be two big test areas for driverless cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 30, 2016 #568 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Didn't know you guys are "moving" all the time ! http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36912700 Yeah, it explains the weather we have been having lately.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 30, 2016 #569 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Got to keep moving to keep the flies off. Looking like Newcastle and ACT are going to be two big test areas for driverless cars. Way ahead of you there, drivers here have been driving without thinking for years already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell21 Posted July 31, 2016 #570 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Yeah, it explains the weather we have been having lately.:p Ah so it's not global warming after all, we are just moving up into the tropics eh?:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricketts Posted July 31, 2016 #571 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Got to keep moving to keep the flies off. Looking like Newcastle and ACT are going to be two big test areas for driverless cars. Newcastle?? Hunter Valley Wine Tours?? I guess I won't need to worry about how much I drink!! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 31, 2016 #572 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Way ahead of you there, drivers here have been driving without thinking for years already. And the roundabouts, long before anywhere else in Aus had them, confusing people left right and centre, at least they've since multiplied, a bit like polys I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 31, 2016 #573 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Newcastle?? Hunter Valley Wine Tours?? I guess I won't need to worry about how much I drink!! :D:D Maybe why they want to try it here first. But to be fair they trial many things in the Hunter region, most new fast food items get tried here first, many cars get bought here for trials, even banks and shops try new customer (non) service ideas here first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 31, 2016 #574 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Newcastle?? Hunter Valley Wine Tours?? I guess I won't need to worry about how much I drink!! :D:D If you do an organised tour, they'll just pour you back on the ship anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanb41 Posted July 31, 2016 #575 Share Posted July 31, 2016 If you do an organised tour, they'll just pour you back on the ship anyway. We did a tour with Tex's wine tours?? in Newcastle and we were poured back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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