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[Panchito12]

Here's a question to start a war down under--GM or Ford?

[Violet Fashion by Mindy]

What's GM?

[Hennie the Great]

Does Australia really exist?

[Fallap]

How come Holden peeps not like Ford?

And should I care?

[T3ngu]

I drive a mitsubishi , my wife drives a subaru . Last car was a Toyota.

Holden or ford. meh..... Whoteva.

[wagon]

What's GM?

Genetically-Modified.

[Austra]

Here's a question to start a war down under--GM or Ford?
GM? :)
Ford defiantly

[BLUE THOR]

Does Australia really exist?

yes it does, but New Holland does not... :(
next time put a colony on it, dont just claim it.



Here's a question to start a war down under--GM or Ford?

this is the main reason bogans punch on.

[digrar]

New Holland exists, I've spent too many days in a big blue one, going round and around in circles in paddocks to have imagined it.

[BLUE THOR]

New Holland exists, I've spent too many days in a big blue one, going round and around in circles in paddocks to have imagined it.

well played Sir, well played. My mother drives a Lamboghini, stylish...
heres hoping yours had aircon. The one I used had air con, by which I mean the roof fell off on occasion.

[T3ngu]

New Holland exists, I've spent too many days in a big blue one, going round and around in circles in paddocks to have imagined it.
Your post made me think something about mergers... Someone i knew ages back sooked about the merger.... We have a Fiat 850 (IIRC) for the lucerne, and a Valpadana for the hillier stuff.





1980s
Ford was a major player and its tractor division had been responsible for a number of industry innovations, including the use of power hydraulics, rubber pneumatic tyres, diesel engines, and the 3-point hitch.
1986
Ford bought Sperry New Holland and formed Ford New Holland Inc.
1991
Fiat, who had acquired Braud, purchased an 80 per cent interest in Ford New Holland and the full integration process was completed at the official launch of New Holland at our worldwide convention in 1994. Under the ownership of Fiat, - through CNH, the sector born in 1999 from the merger between New Holland N.V. e Case Corporation - it gained access to unprecedented resources, which enabled the company to follow an aggressive plan of product renewal and take its customer service to a new level.
Today
New Holland is a world leading agricultural equipment brand, offering the widest range of tractors and harvesters to suit the needs of every farmer and contractor on Earth. It’s one of the most awarded brands for ground-breaking technology. And, most of all, New Holland is the innovative, dynamic and smart partner, people who cultivate a new idea of agriculture can always rely on.
http://agriculture.newholland.com/au/en/WNH/whoweare/Pages/alonghistory.aspx

[digrar]

Look at you blokes with your flash Italian designer tractors. I bet you're both pretty handy on the tools. ;)

[Beowulf]

Ah, i see said the blind man:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bogan

[T3ngu]

Ah, i see said the blind man:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bogan
Beo, bogans are a sight to behold, unfortunately. And yes, logan is full of them. Lucky it rhymes with bogan.

This is one in its native habitat including singlet, thongs, holden "won tunna", and crazy tough guy dawg. Its a subspecies known as the westie.

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/8058/westie3917775.jpg

[Beowulf]

Beo, bogans are a sight to behold, unfortunately. And yes, logan is full of them. Lucky it rhymes with bogan.

This is one in its native habitat including singlet, thongs, holden "won tunna", and crazy tough guy dawg. Its a subspecies known as the westie.

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/8058/westie3917775.jpg

hmm....so the "singlet" is the same as a "wifebeater" or tank-top, thongs = flip-flops or shower shoes, but what's a "won tunna"?

[Beowulf]

he seems to actually be regressing back towards ape-hood. Amazing. We have those here too.

[T3ngu]

he seems to actually be regressing back towards ape-hood. Amazing. We have those here too.


hmm....so the "singlet" is the same as a "wifebeater" or tank-top, thongs = flip-flops or shower shoes, but what's a "won tunna"?
The bogan is closely related to many regressed elements of our society.

Singlet yes, wifebeater.

Thongs = flip flops

Won tunna = A one tonne ute, but like a 1/4 tonne US pickup. That one looks like a HQ holden ute. http://www.classicholdencars.com/tag/hq-ute/ Check out this site -> http://www.bogan.com.au/

But the thing they need, are flanellete (checked) shirts. Key bogan attire.

Some examples...

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/1141/60d93ee9c0e852afeacedaf.jpg
http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/5686/01298dad86cea925e8f0a9f.jpg
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/2426/ebf9929a3d3384a5a02c172.jpg

[Austra]

Those two bogans in the flannys look suspiciously like people from school. If you really wanna see a lot of bogans go to pretty much any ute muster around the country

[Andrew116]

I don't get it bogan seems to span several different groups including chavs, scene kids (like kinney p-)) and rednecks... those are 3 completely different groups!

[Hando]

This should explain a bit...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA8gJoT5yl4

[Warrigal]

Those two bogans in the flannys look suspiciously like people from school. If you really wanna see a lot of bogans go to pretty much any ute muster around the country

Or watch A Current Affair for stories covering bad neighbours.

[Jurpula]

Just had a bottle of VB, can't say I'm overly impressed...

[Panchito12]

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/8058/westie3917775.jpg

What part of Florida was that pic taken?

[Austra]

Or watch A Current Affair for stories covering bad neighbours.
Do not tell people to do such a thing!

[Panchito12]

Question for Australians: Is it true that taxis in Australia have to carry a bail of hay in the trunk? If so...WTF????

[Warrigal]

Question for Australians: Is it true that taxis in Australia have to carry a bail of hay in the trunk? If so...WTF????

You never know when you're gunna need it, mate.

[Panchito12]

You never know when you're gunna need it, mate.

Is that what a bogan would answer? :P

[PeterRJG]

What part of Florida was that pic taken?

I think it was taken in Texas (http://texasqld4385.com.au/)

[Austra]

Question for Australians: Is it true that taxis in Australia have to carry a bail of hay in the trunk? If so...WTF????
Where the fvck do these things come from??? I've never heard of that one either!

[T3ngu]

I think it was taken in Texas (http://texasqld4385.com.au/)

My primary hunting property is not so far from Texas. I was only down there not so long back, didn't see that cat there.


Just had a bottle of VB, can't say I'm overly impressed...
Its a good beer Jurp. Just takes some getting used to. Better than Tooheys IMO.

[Elliott70]

Just had a bottle of VB, can't say I'm overly impressed...

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/8058/westie3917775.jpg[/QUOTE]

Jurp, be careful drinking that, look at what happens.

[digrar]

Where the fvck do these things come from??? I've never heard of that one either!

It was on a list of weird laws around the world.

[BMUS]

If your daughter took home a boy for dinner, would there be an awkward silence when you asked him where he comes from and he'd say "I'm a Kiwi"?




Or would you just grab your rifle right away?

[digrar]

My sister married a Kiwi, it was probably when we first heard the kids speak, murdering vowels left, right and centre that we realised how unfortunate the whole thing was, the poor little buggers will probably carry that disability to their graves.

[Panchito12]

My sister married a Kiwi, it was probably when we first heard the kids speak, murdering vowels left, right and centre that we realised how unfortunate the whole thing was, the poor little buggers will probably carry that disability to their graves.

Gotta be an Aussie/Kiwi thing, 'cause I swear I can't tell you guys apart. The accent sounds the same to me.

[T3ngu]

Gotta be an Aussie/Kiwi thing, 'cause I swear I can't tell you guys apart. The accent sounds the same to me.
Same for me with yankees, mexicans and canucks. You all sound the same.

[digrar]

It's about the same as someone from Alabama talking to someone from North Dakota.

[Navel Lint]

Same for me with yankees, mexicans and canucks. You all sound the same.

Hahaha bastard

[Virus]

You're just jealous of us speaking PROPER ENGLISH. /troll But seriously, I heard that dropbears are real ok?

[T3ngu]

Hatta is chasing some Aussie bird, and he asked me what he should say to her. Needless to say most of the things i said to say were funny, but a few, im guessing he will fail.

[Podman]

My sister married a Kiwi, it was probably when we first heard the kids speak, murdering vowels left, right and centre that we realised how unfortunate the whole thing was, the poor little buggers will probably carry that disability to their graves.

Thank you, cracked me up.

[goat89]

Thank you, cracked me up.
He talked about it b4... and yes, still cracks me up ><

[T3ngu]

Don't be brown tongues you pair. You pair have buckleys of getting in his good books.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj249/tengu22/dropbear1.jpg

[Elliott70]

You're just jealous of us speaking PROPER ENGLISH. /troll But seriously, I heard that dropbears are real ok?

Real nasty you mean

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/3463/dropbear11.jpg

(sorry if this is wrong way to post it but didn't want to put a graphic photo up with out a warning)

[Kilgor]

Gotta be an Aussie/Kiwi thing, 'cause I swear I can't tell you guys apart. The accent sounds the same to me.

A kiwi sounds like some tragic south African.

You need to watch more district 9.

[futurepilot2004]

Real nasty you mean

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/3463/dropbear11.jpg

(sorry if this is wrong way to post it but didn't want to put a graphic photo up with out a warning)

ah dropbears, where would we be without them.

[Podman]

Don't be brown tongues you pair. You pair have buckleys of getting in his good books.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj249/tengu22/dropbear1.jpg

LOL. Wasn't my intent to be a brown tongue.

Since you are now his official spokesman, let him know no offense was meant. p-)

[Austra]

How do you know your sisters an idiot? When she asks what's wrong with dating a kiwi. True story. p-)

[Navel Lint]

How big is country music?

[Wally1967]

How big is country music?

Tamworth is poplar for country music in Oz

http://www.tamworthcountrymusic.com.au/

[BLUE THOR]

Everyone loves a bit of Slim Dusty...

[Austra]

How big is country music?
I doubt it will even be around in 20 years.

[hulaku]

How are the drunk parrots doing?

[BLUE THOR]

They've moved on... from beer to hard liquor.

[PeterRJG]

Everyone loves a bit of Slim Dusty...

Speak for yourself. I grew up listening to Slim and I'd happy if it all died in the arse tomorrow.

[Violet Fashion by Mindy]

Everyone loves a bit of Slim Dusty...

Get ****ed.............

[Bushranger]

How big is country music?

My misses likes it but she is a Country girl, i dont know of anyone else who likes it.

[BLUE THOR]

Speak for yourself. I grew up listening to Slim and I'd happy if it all died in the arse tomorrow.


Get ****ed.............

I expected as much from New South Welshmen... heathens

[Austra]

My misses likes it but she is a Country girl, i dont know of anyone else who likes it.
All my family is country and they hate the stuff

[Bushranger]

Im not a fan at all. I only let her listen to it every now & then,when im not around i tell her listen all she wants. That & her hip hop crap.

[PeterRJG]

I live in the sticks. In fact, I live in one of the largest cattle and beef producing centres in Australia, and everyone I know hates country music. Even the rednecks when they come into town are listening to 50 Cent or P.O.D on their car radios.

[T3ngu]

I live in the sticks. In fact, I live in one of the largest cattle and beef producing centres in Australia, and everyone I know hates country music. Even the rednecks when they come into town are listening to 50 Cent or P.O.D on their car radios.
Largest cattle and beef producing areas? You sure? I thought NQ had that honour.

But you do indeed have a high carrying capacity down there.

[goat89]

Largest cattle and beef producing areas? You sure? I thought NQ had that honour.

But you do indeed have a high carrying capacity down there.
Northern Queensland?
And wheres the Sticks?
How do Australians differentiate people from other states, ie, NSW, Queensland, etc/?

[PeterRJG]

Largest cattle and beef producing areas? You sure? I thought NQ had that honour.



I said one of the largest. It's probably NSW's biggest.


Northern Queensland?

Yep, it's north of South Queensland


And wheres the Sticks?
Right outside my door.


How do Australians differentiate people from other states, ie, NSW, Queensland, etc/?
Banana-benders, Mexicans, Taswegians, Sandgropers, Croweaters, et al.

[goat89]

I said one of the largest. It's probably NSW's biggest.



Yep, it's north of South Queensland

Right outside my door.

Banana-benders, Mexicans, Taswegians, Sandgropers, Croweaters, et al.
Smug bugger. :D

[BMUS]

So, since Sweden is out of the World Cup, I'm thinking of rooting for the Down Under. Can anyone explain to me if the word 'Socceroos' actually have any meaning or is it just a name?

[Stainless]

Why so much hate toward the English when a lot of you are culturally and ethically very closely related?

[Opening Batsman]

Who hates the English?

[T3ngu]

So, since Sweden is out of the World Cup, I'm thinking of rooting for the Down Under. Can anyone explain to me if the word 'Socceroos' actually have any meaning or is it just a name?
Its really clever.

You merge Soccer and Kangaroo, and you get socceroos. Wait... that aint clever.


Why so much hate toward the English when a lot of you are culturally and ethically very closely related?
We don't hate the whingey whining poms........ We just like them less than Kiwis, and thats saying something.

[goat89]

What do Aussies envy about Kiwis?

[Navel Lint]

Rednecks here are the same. Rap and Heavy Metal. Just plain country people, those from the south in general, and sometimes others, sem to be the ones that listen to conutry. And that is pop type country at that. What about Keith Urban? He's somewhat an Aussie. That pimp is plowing Nicole Kidman. Asshole. lol

[goat89]

rednecks here are the same. Rap and heavy metal. Just plain country people, those from the south in general, and sometimes others, sem to be the ones that listen to conutry. And that is pop type country at that. what about keith urban? He's somewhat an aussie. That pimp is plowing nicole kidman. Asshole. Lol
hahaha. ><

[PeterRJG]

What do Aussies envy about Kiwis?

Nothing comes to mind.

[T3ngu]

Nothing comes to mind.
The fact that so many come here to bludge of us. I wish i could move to another country and get welfare. /sarcasm

[goat89]

Nothing comes to mind.
Don't make me ask a Kiwi. DON'T.

[Hando]

What do Aussies envy about Kiwis?
That there seems to be less of them in New Zealand than over here now...

[TheKiwi]

You knob-knockers know that we haven't been able to get the dole in Aussie for years now. Must be heading towards 10 by now, but don't let the facts get in the way of your whining.

[PeterRJG]

You knob-knockers know that we haven't been able to get the dole in Aussie for years now. Must be heading towards 10 by now, but don't let the facts get in the way of your whining.

If you were here before 2001 and had permanent residency, you're covered. There were a hell of a lot of Kiwis (and other types who the NZ Govt were nice enough to give passports to) before that date. Trust me on that one - I've seen the figures.

[BMUS]

Its really clever.

You merge Soccer and Kangaroo, and you get socceroos. Wait... that aint clever.
rofl

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[digrar]

So, since Sweden is out of the World Cup, I'm thinking of rooting for the Down Under. Can anyone explain to me if the word 'Socceroos' actually have any meaning or is it just a name?

Try looking for someone who'll get into the round of 16 and that won't be the socceroos.


What do Aussies envy about Kiwis?

They've got great neighbours, ours could be a bit better.


. What about Keith Urban? He's somewhat an Aussie. That pimp is plowing Nicole Kidman. Asshole. lol

He's a Kiwi, he's about as Australian as Rusty Crow.

[Austra]

What do Aussies envy about Kiwis?
Nothing springs to mind really....they talk funny maybe?

[Violet Fashion by Mindy]

Try looking for someone who'll get into the round of 16 and that won't be the socceroos.
.

What would you know about our chances?

**** all thats what

[Uglymug]

Its a good beer Jurp. Just takes some getting used to. Better than Tooheys IMO.

Bogan alert...

[Austra]

Try looking for someone who'll get into the round of 16 and that won't be the socceroos.


Did you miss the last World Cup?
We have good chances this year. Considering you were paying out on the sport a few pages back I presume you wouldn't know much about our team.

[Eztyga]

A Kiwi ate my dingo... :(

[Austra]

A Kiwi ate my dingo... :(
Here's your solution.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RenRILqwhJs

[goat89]

A Kiwi ate my dingo... :(
Ouch buddeh. Did you kill it in turn?

[Eztyga]

Ouch buddeh. Did you kill it in turn?

It is impossible to kill Maoris. Plus they would eat sh#t on a stick if you deep fried it.

I'll settle for invading, as seen above...

[Austra]

It is impossible to kill Maoris. Plus they would eat sh#t on a stick if you deep fried it.

I'll settle for invading, as seen above...
Good choice my friend

[T3ngu]

Bogan alert...
Meh, i don't drink that crap in any case. If im going to drink beer it aint VB or Tooheys. Unless its the extra dry......

[Violet Fashion by Mindy]

You know how I know your gay?

[T3ngu]

You know how I know your gay?
I hang out with you (so to speak)?

[Austra]

I hang out with you (so to speak)?
Ah yes, the old "If I'm going down I'm taking you down with me" woot

[PeterRJG]

Ah yes, the old "If I'm going down I'm taking you down with me" woot

Of course. Mateship and camaraderie all the way.

[T3ngu]

Anyone watch sunday night on seven, or 60 minutes last night, couple of cool docos. One of the battles on the kokoda, the other on people dying while walking the kokoda.

[Wally1967]

Anyone watch sunday night on seven, or 60 minutes last night, couple of cool docos. One of the battles on the kokoda, the other on people dying while walking the kokoda.

I did watch 60mins about Patrol Boat and air crews searching and catching boat people in Northern Australia. but I forgot to watch the other show before that.

[T3ngu]

I did watch 60mins about Patrol Boat and air crews searching and catching boat people in Northern Australia. but I forgot to watch the other show before that.

It was interesting, about one of the battles at Eora Creek (i think it was Eora), where the Aussies were fighting uphill against Japanese positions. They were taking a bollocking until one of the Australian platoons, or might have been squad sized group flanked the Japanese. They left five Aussies there, hence the return to the position. My younger brother walked the track last month, ill see if i can get some photos.

[Wally1967]

Ah yes that was on Kokoda doco on ABC1 last month a General wanted them to attack direct and refused them to flank however they did flank later on to the top and attack down to the Japanese.

[Bushranger]

It was interesting, about one of the battles at Eora Creek (i think it was Eora), where the Aussies were fighting uphill against Japanese positions.

Just watched that story on the net, very interesting. Good to see Cosgrove being part of it.

[EStrike101]

SYDNEY (AFP) -
Aussie man punches shark, surfs to safety


An Australian surfer fought off a large shark and then rode a wave to safety, reports said on Monday.


Michael Bedford was knocked off his board by the shark, believed to be a great white of "Jaws" fame, which then came back for a second charge, witnesses were quoted as saying.

But he punched the animal and then caught a passing wave to the shore, where friends used the board's rope as a tourniquet for bite wounds on his leg.



http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/afp/100607/oddities/australia_animals_shark_offbeat

lol...

[PeterRJG]

^^^

Have a read of this --> http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?175492-Copyright-notice-please-read

[AroundTheCorner]

You guys speak english?

[Austra]

You guys speak english?
Only when we feel like it. Otherwise we speak Aboriginal

[Wally1967]

You guys speak english?

Yes but you have to learn it first if you going to visit Australia.

[T3ngu]

^^^

Have a read of this --> http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?175492-Copyright-notice-please-read
Thanks Hood, didn't see you there. Bit hard to give a precis of that one.

[Eztyga]

You guys speak english?

We speak 'Strine' to be precise, unless you are from Newcastle, then it is all bogan...

[mrbruce]

unless you are from Newcastle, then it is all bogan...

True, I use to live in Nelson Bay (about 1 hour from Newcastle) and you could always pick out the bloke's that were here for a holiday, etc.

[Navel Lint]

This thread needs a bump, so in the bar thread we have brought up several words for the space between your balls and asshole is called. I call it your gooch. What is it called in Austria?

[BLUE THOR]

yep, we know what a gooch is.
Know what a "Banjo String" is?

[PeterRJG]

This thread needs a bump, so in the bar thread we have brought up several words for the space between your balls and asshole is called. I call it your gooch. What is it called in Austria?

Only Gooch I know about: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Gooch

[Sandgroper]

^ I giggle everytime I hear that.
Fellow Australians, answer me this. Should we take Mel back?
http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/movies/mel-gibson-wants-to-call-australia-home/story-e6frfmvr-1225893663835

[BLUE THOR]

Yes, the road warrior may return, as long as he make that Viking Epic...

[Navel Lint]

Know what a "Banjo String" is?

No, what is it?

[Sandgroper]

Yes, the road warrior may return, as long as he make that Viking Epic...


If he comes back he has to make another film where he fights the English, like in Braveheart and The Patriot. I suggest he makes it about Aboriginal warrior Yagan.

[BLUE THOR]

No, what is it?

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=banjo%20string

[Navel Lint]

Can you keep him?

[BLUE THOR]

Can you keep him?

The road warrior cannot be tamed

[digrar]

This thread needs a bump, so in the bar thread we have brought up several words for the space between your balls and asshole is called. I call it your gooch. What is it called in Austria?

Perineum...

[Navel Lint]

Perineum...

I didnt know there was really a term for it. Haha. I hoping you know that because maybe you have been a medic or something similar, as oppossed to being a nerd.p-)

[Sandgroper]

The road warrior cannot be tamed

Just like his hair in the 80s.
http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/2687/melgibsonlethalweapon.jpg

[digrar]

I didnt know there was really a term for it. Haha. I hoping you know that because maybe you have been a medic or something similar, as oppossed to being a nerd.p-)

It did come up on my medic course, but I'm pretty sure I knew it before then.

[mcdid]

This thread needs a bump, so in the bar thread we have brought up several words for the space between your balls and asshole is called. I call it your gooch. What is it called in Austria?


We call it your Barse in Eire. Between your Balls and ARSE, hence Barsewoot

By the way how many shrimp cooked on the barbie would you lot eat in a day over there? Heading over next year during the rugby world cup and i am addament that i am partaking in what seems to be a national past-time of having a few shrimp on the barbie!!!:-P

[PeterRJG]

We call it your Barse in Eire. Between your Balls and ARSE, hence Barsewoot

By the way how many shrimp cooked on the barbie would you lot eat in a day over there? Heading over next year during the rugby world cup and i am addament that i am partaking in what seems to be a national past-time of having a few shrimp on the barbie!!!:-P

We don't eat shrimp. We eat prawns. And usually we steam them, add some butter and garlic and off you go.

[mcdid]

We don't eat shrimp. We eat prawns. And usually we steam them, add some butter and garlic and off you go.
Happy days! And a few bottles of Corona...nice! I dont think its healthy to be looking forward so much to something so far away!woot

[Sandgroper]

By the way how many shrimp cooked on the barbie would you lot eat in a day over there? Heading over next year during the rugby world cup and i am addament that i am partaking in what seems to be a national past-time of having a few shrimp on the barbie!!!:-P

You'll probably get lynched if you try that.

[PeterRJG]

Happy days! And a few bottles of Corona...nice! I dont think its healthy to be looking forward so much to something so far away!woot

You're serious, aren't you? That Mexican lolly/piss water with good prawns? Naaaah mate.

[Navel Lint]

Lets here some stories regarding what you learned and experienced from your walkabouts.

[Sandgroper]

I learned that South Australians are stooges when it comes to sharing.
http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/5376/97191543.png

[PeterRJG]

Lets here some stories regarding what you learned and experienced from your walkabouts.

Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong
Under the shade of a coolabah tree,
And he sang as he watched and waited 'til his billy boiled
"You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me"

Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda
"You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me"
And he sang as he watched and waited 'til his billy boiled,
"You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me".

Down came a jumbuck to drink at that billabong,
Up jumped the swagman and grabbed him with glee,
And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tucker bag,
"You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me".

Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda
"You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me"
And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tucker bag,
"You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me".

Up rode the squatter, mounted on his thoroughbred,
Down came the troopers, one, two, three,
"Where's that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tucker bag?"
"You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me".

Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda
"You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me"
"Where's that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tucker bag?",
"You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me".

Up jumped the swagman and sprang into the billabong,
"You'll never take me alive", said he,
And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong,
"You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me".

Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda
"You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me"
And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong,
"You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me."
"Oh, You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me."

[AroundTheCorner]

Limited water. Sure must suck.







I let it run for no particular reason. Wasting natural resources. Freedom feels good, man.

[PeterRJG]

Limited water. Sure must suck.


It sucks more when there's limited beer.

[Opening Batsman]

How often do you people refer to the space between your arse and balls on a daily basis?

[AroundTheCorner]

What you mean with "You people"?

[Sandgroper]

I have water. We all do. Except South Australians. Bunch of stooges.

[Navel Lint]

How often do you people refer to the space between your arse and balls on a daily basis?

Quite often. At least every 30 minutes or so. You dont?

[BLUE THOR]

adelaide water... delicious

I bet Ox agrees with me.

[Austra]

Quite often. At least every 30 minutes or so. You dont?
Can't say we do. Sorry to disappoint :)

[futurepilot2004]

adelaide water... delicious


To bad adelaide sucks though.....

[PeterRJG]

What you mean with "You people"?

It's a term of endearment we use for foreigners. Like yourself.

[Sandgroper]

To bad adelaide sucks though.....

A man after my own heart.

[Navel Lint]

How many of you whos location is Austria, are actually Kiwi in Austria. Do lie either, bastards.

[PeterRJG]

I know DaveDash is one.

[Sandgroper]

I say they should have a mark of one of those silly birds or a fern leaf branded on them. Although the murdering of vowels and general hilarity of their accents is a dead giveaway.

Edited to add that my secret shame is I loved a Kiwi girl once. It's something I have to live with everyday.

[California Joe]

I have hair like Mel.

It's called your "taint" Because i' taint **** and i' taint arse....

[Navel Lint]

I just searched youtube for accents and after actually paying close attention to them, it sounds like an odd cross between British English accents and Aussie accent, if I'm hearing it right.

Anyway pimps, enough harrassment for now. It's bedtime for me. I'll be back later so stay sharp, dammit.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JARkLg_lHFo&feature=related

[mcdid]

You're serious, aren't you? That Mexican lolly/piss water with good prawns? Naaaah mate.

Well whats the accepted standard over there so?

God forbid i offend ye by saying something like...hmmm...fosters is piss etc etc *runs for cover*:-D

[BLUE THOR]

Well whats the accepted standard over there so?

God forbid i offend ye by saying something like...hmmm...fosters is piss etc etc *runs for cover*:-D

You can come out now... we all think Fosters is piss too.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQUO2W-YcL8

This, however, is precious to some of us more backward, vulgar, Infantry types...

[mcdid]

I see your Bundaberg red and raise you this:grin:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2oTuZPlfiM


God bless Arthur Guinness!

[Navel Lint]

I know you peeps are way out in BFE, but....

http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?183065-2011-Mp.net-Euro-Trip

[Sandgroper]

You can come out now... we all think Fosters is piss too.

I wouldn't even know where to get Fosters. I can't recall seeing it in any pub, club or bottle shop I've ever been to.

[TheKiwi]

Only times I've ever seen it was when I was in the UK. If I drink Aussie beer, I go for Crown myself (which I am told makes me an Adelaide loving w-anker). VB or Victorian Bogan is acceptable if there is nothing else to drink. The Swan range seems to have been made for people who hate the taste of beer. There's something by Carlton (I think) which I have recollections of being quite drinkable.

[wagon]

James Squires FTW!

[PeterRJG]

Fosters is available everywhere around where I live. Was popular on tap there for a while.

@TheKiwi - wasn't Carlton Cold, was it? I lived on that for years.

[Wally1967]

I wouldn't even know where to get Fosters. I can't recall seeing it in any pub, club or bottle shop I've ever been to.

Sadly I saw a woman brought 2 slabs of Fosters the other day.

[TheKiwi]

Carlton Cold, yeah that was the stuff. Quite tasty from recollection.

[digrar]

I'm working in remote South Australia, we're limited to 4 minute showers. Adelaide water tastes like muddy water. Much like West End beer. Crownies are so turn of the century and if you don't like Swan or Emu, you probably sit down to piss. Not that I'm having a go at you Kiwi, but I'm working with 3 Kiwi chicks at the moment so my ability to resist temptation to take the piss out of vowel munchers has been greatly reduced. ;)

[Sandgroper]

I reckon there's worse beers around than West End Draught. I kind of liked it (although I only tried it once :)). Maybe I'm weird.

[BLUE THOR]

Carlton Light Ice anyone.... ?

BTW, i'm on the Bundy Red's, so if my posts start to get abusive - heres your cause

[TheKiwi]

I'm working in remote South Australia, we're limited to 4 minute showers. Adelaide water tastes like muddy water. Much like West End beer. Crownies are so turn of the century and if you don't like Swan or Emu, you probably sit down to piss. Not that I'm having a go at you Kiwi, but I'm working with 3 Kiwi chicks at the moment so my ability to resist temptation to take the piss out of vowel munchers has been greatly reduced. ;)

Well I'm feeling pretty much "turn of the century" myself. I was way cooler and had heaps more hair back in 1999/2000 so that may explain it. And 3 kiwi chicks....? My sympathy. Always gone for the foreign birds myself.

[Navel Lint]

Are Kiwi chicks easier than Aussie chicks?

[PeterRJG]

Are Kiwi chicks easier than Aussie chicks?

The one I was involved with had serious neurotic issues.

[Sandgroper]

Kiwi chicks are much more edible. Like KFC
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/7919/kiwim.jpg

[TheKiwi]

The one I was involved with had serious neurotic issues.

They all do! Then again, so it seems do all chicks, it's just the nature of the neuroticism that varies.

[Navel Lint]

Kiwi chicks are much more edible.


Thats what I like,................wait.p-)



Like KFC


With a greasy box?

[Sandgroper]

I meant the small fluffy endangered birds must be delicious, but that description works too. Once you're done with the breasts and thighs all you're left with is a greasy box to put your bone in.

[Opening Batsman]

I see what you did there.

[Navel Lint]

Seriously, are those things ever eaten?

[chopper255]

Seriously, are those things ever eaten?

Which one. The greasy box or the Kiwi?

[TheKiwi]

Not officially no. Firstly they're a protected species and secondly they're damn hard to find.

[BLUE THOR]

what does this have to do with Australia?

[Sandgroper]

It is our 7th state, or will be soon anyway. Actually our 7th and 8th states, the North and South Islands should be seperate entities.

[BLUE THOR]

the south island is their Tasmania

[Navel Lint]

Ok, give me the stereotypes of each part of Australia and which one you guys are a part of.

[Austra]

Ok, give me the stereotypes of each part of Australia and which one you guys are a part of.
Well from Sydney their generally considered as constantly pissed off and rude.

[BLUE THOR]

Sorry mate, I grew up in South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and Queensland - so I dunno what state stereotype I come under.



Well from Sydney their generally considered as constantly pissed off and rude.

I unfortunately live here and I agree... can't wait to move on.

[Sandgroper]

Western Australians (known as sandgropers but no one really uses that name, except people looking for a forum name) are tall, strong, intelligent and handsome.

[BLUE THOR]

Western Australians ... are tall, strong, intelligent and handsome.

and not half up their own arses, by the sounds of it... p-)

[saturnin]

Western Australians (known as sandgropers but no one really uses that name, except people looking for a forum name) are tall, strong, intelligent and handsome.

priceless 1234

[Sandgroper]

Well from Sydney their generally considered as constantly pissed off and rude.

Let's not forget being second only to San Francisco as the gayest place on earth.
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/2430/sydneypoofs.jpg

[BLUE THOR]

Let's not forget being second only to San Francisco as the gayest place on earth.
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/2430/sydneypoofs.jpg

which is why I own rifles, and have a .303 bayonet next to the bed for "Home(land) Defence"

[Navel Lint]

Any of you bastards want to party it up in Europe next year?

[BLUE THOR]

hang on, thats a hell of a question to follow those pictures? what kind of party are we talking here... squints at screen over Bundy Red can

[Navel Lint]

hang on, thats a hell of a question to follow those pictures? what kind of party are we talking here... squints at screen over Bundy Red can


I already posted this once in here

http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?183065-2011-Mp.net-Euro-Trip/page3

[BLUE THOR]

yeah, right, just check'n.. ;-)

What date are you looking at kicking it off next year?

[Sandgroper]

Loco, the second from right in that picture is BLUE THOR. Buy him enough Bundy Red and he'll 'party' with anyone ;-)

[Austra]

Any of you bastards want to party it up in Europe next year?
Since I'm still at school that would be a no. BUT I will most likely be going on exchange to the Netherlands so if your visiting Amsterdam let me know

[Navel Lint]

I'd probably buy him a big tittied hooker for the sake of manliness. Those queefs need some.

[Navel Lint]

Since I'm still at school that would be a no. BUT I will most likely be going on exchange to the Netherlands so if your visiting Amsterdam let me know

During that time? that is a possible destination for me, if not others also.

[Austra]

During that time? that is a possible destination for me, if not others also.
Yeah sometime next year, I may be there for a few months so what time of year you plan on being in Europe?

[Navel Lint]

Yeah sometime next year, I may be there for a few months so what time of year you plan on being in Europe?


Around September

[BLUE THOR]

Loco, the second from right in that picture is BLUE THOR. Buy him enough Bundy Red and he'll 'party' with anyone ;-)

Hey, did you end up getting those stitches out, cutiepie?

Thanks, I dont look like him but. I'm much hotter.

[Sandgroper]

Sssshhh! It's meant to be our secret :oops:

[saturnin]

Austrians, I am dissapointed. I expected you all do wrestlings with crocodilles at weekends, eat snakes, play ragby at minefiled or something, so gays are eliminated in process. I hope it is still true that regular foreign visitors die in ten minutess after get lost behind your house.

[Sandgroper]

99% of our ghey is confined to Sydney. The rest of the place still ouzes with raw manliness.

[Austra]

Around September
Hmm we'll see how things pan out because I would like to be in Europe for a winter, always wanted to see one but I'll go when I'm told I can. Ad me to the PM update list please :)

[Austra]

Austrians, I am dissapointed. I expected you all do wrestlings with crocodilles at weekends, eat snakes, play ragby at minefiled or something, so gays are eliminated in process. I hope it is still true that regular foreign visitors die in ten minutess after get lost behind your house.
Horrid sport. AFL is the real Aussie sport :)

[BLUE THOR]

Austrians, I am dissapointed. I expected you all do wrestlings with crocodilles at weekends, eat snakes, play ragby at minefiled or something, so gays are eliminated in process. I hope it is still true that regular foreign visitors die in ten minutess after get lost behind your house.

yeah, we make a point of offing a few foriegners every year, got to keep up the image


The rest of the place still ouzes with raw manliness.

hmmm, well, If I am the bloke 2nd from the left, you'd have to be the bloke behind me...

[Sandgroper]

AFL is the real Aussie sport :)

I like you now.

[saturnin]

Horrid sport. AFL is the real Aussie sport :)

Ok, but there are snakes or toxic spyder at playground, right?

[Austra]

I like you now.
Cheers


Ok, but there are snakes or toxic spyder at playground, right? Not sure I get what your saying here :oops:

[BLUE THOR]

Ok, but there are snakes or toxic spyder at playground, right?

mate, when I was a kid I woke up with a huntsman spider crawling over my face, and we had a snake in the wall cavity once.
we actually used to have snakes come into the house area in summer to get under the house because its cooler.
As a kid we'd always have to keep some long handled shovels around the house to deal with the problem as it arose

[Navel Lint]

mate, when I was a kid I woke up with a huntsman spider crawling over my face, and we had a snake in the wall cavity once.
we actually used to have snakes come into the house area in summer to get under the house because its cooler.
As a kid we'd always have to keep some long handled shovels around the house to deal with the problem as it arose

I just googled that. Did that experience scar you for life?

[Sandgroper]

I was stung by a scorpion that was living in my house when I was little. Hurt like hell. Snakes and spiders are pretty common in suburbia too.

[saturnin]

Not sure I get what your saying here :oops:

ah, just urban legend. Years ago some Czechoslovak visited Austria, on his second day of visit he got bite by something on local playground in the middle of city (If i remeber it corecctly) and ended in hospital fore rest of the visit. It get somehow populised so people sometimes say that average surviving time of Czech in this beatifull country is less then two days. Personally I wouldn´t touch this land without flame-thower in one hand and shot-gun in another. Maybe i would make for more than ten minutess untill this creatures get me.:oops:

ps. This is typical fear for my countryman I remember some documentary about czechs visiting this country. Local quide told them that they can be eaten by aligators near house. Our old ladies get near to heart attack after that screaming how this can be legal to in live in such a country :D

[Austra]

I just googled that. Did that experience scar you for life?
Quite common actually, I woke up one night an I had a mate sleeping over ( I live in the suburbs ) and he had a huge huntsman on his face. I took a photo before taking the thing off his face with a jar all without waking him up, I dont know how. But for the life of me I cannot find the photo, but when he saw it in the morning his face just went white, was priceless

[BLUE THOR]

I just googled that. Did that experience scar you for life?

nah, I actually like Huntsman spiders, they eat other spiders - they are scary looking and big, but dont make webs and generally stay out of your way.
never been bitten by one.

I also like our Blue Tounged Lizards, they fight Snakes, so snakes usually stay away from the house if you have blue tounges around.
they love eating canned fruit pieces.

[Austra]

ah, just urban legend. Years ago some Czechoslovak visited Austria, on his second day of visit he got bite by something on local playground in the middle of city (If i remeber it corecctly) and ended in hospital fore rest of the visit. It get somehow populised so people sometimes say that average surviving time of Czech in this beatifull country is less then two days. Personally I wouldn´t touch this land without flame-thower in one hand and shot-gun in another. Maybe i would make for more than ten minutess untill this creatures get me.:oops:

ps. This is typical fear for my countryman I remember some documentary about czechs visiting this country. Local quide told them that they can be eaten by aligators near house. Our old ladies get near to heart attack after that screaming how this can be legal to in live in such a country :D

Yeah sounds about right, well I sometimes wonder how we even live here, a few weeks back a drunk guy decided it would be a good idea to jump into the enclosure of a 15 foot crocodile and he got out with minor cuts and bruises.

[StuRat]

Plus they are great to pick up and throw at people for fun!

[Opening Batsman]

I still **** myself when I wake up with them slithering over my legs though, and resisting all attempts to dislodge them.

[kalboy]

I got bitten by a RED BACK a few years ago. Didnt bother me much till i got home and rested on the couch, felt like someone turning a knife inside my bicep for hours.
Some D Head at the hospital told me to immobilise my arm in a sling. Turned out i should of done the opposite.

[Austra]

I have never seen one of the things bite anyone, I've seen em be picked up, played with and thrown around and they still don't bite, anyone know any reason behind this?

[saturnin]

Yeah sounds about right, well I sometimes wonder how we even live here, a few weeks back a drunk guy decided it would be a good idea to jump into the enclosure of a 15 foot crocodile and he got out with minor cuts and bruises.

You are actually lucky. Having some wilderness behind city is not bad thing for funny weekends or just camping. This reminds me one of my friend who had Austrian as rommade for one semestr. They planned short trip for weekand and this Austrian asked what he should whatch out in local wilderness roflhe couldn´t believe that there is nothing what could bite him or eat him. At the end he came up with bears, which my friend replied "well, if you make it through 100+ zoologit observing one little bear when he for one minute cross border with slovakia, than yes."

I would like to once visit Austria or New Zealand. Must be amazing travelling such a large and diverse countryside.

[Austra]

I would like to once visit Austria or New Zealand. Must be amazing travelling such a large and diverse countryside.
It can get old pretty quickly depending on your company

[StuRat]

I have never seen one of the things bite anyone, I've seen em be picked up, played with and thrown around and they still don't bite, anyone know any reason behind this?

They bite, trust me.

I used to play a trick whereby I would put a huntsman in my mouth and then go up to someone and open my mouth letting the spider crawl away. On about the 5th time I did it, the spider took offence and decided to bite. That said, it didn't hurt that much and I didn't receive medical treatment for it.

[Austra]

They bite, trust me.

I used to play a trick whereby I would put a huntsman in my mouth and then go up to someone and open my mouth letting the spider crawl away. On about the 5th time I did it, the spider took offence and decided to bite. That said, it didn't hurt that much and I didn't receive medical treatment for it.
Ok what in flying hell did you think would happen, I'm surprised it took that long.

[saturnin]

It can get old pretty quickly depending on your company

No doubt, still from central european perspective such a large, diverse, uninhabited and wild country is catchy. I know a lot people who travel to Russian far east and similar location to do some real tramping. They often meet here germans or dutsch who feel similar needs. When I will get some time and money this what I would like to do too.

[Austra]

No doubt, still from central european perspective such a large, diverse, uninhabited and wild country is catchy. I know a lot people who travel to Russian far east and similar location to do some real tramping. They often meet here germans or dutsch who feel similar needs. When I will get some time and money this what I would like to do too.
Yeah mate I recommend the Kimberleys, amazing place.

[BLUE THOR]

No doubt, still from central european perspective such a large, diverse, uninhabited and wild country is catchy. I know a lot people who travel to Russian far east and similar location to do some real tramping. They often meet here germans or dutsch who feel similar needs. When I will get some time and money this what I would like to do too.

I hate the cities, but I'm from the country anyway, the Australian outback is a harsh and rugged land, the outback is deadly as it is bloody huge and resources are slim out there. You have to be prepared for it. That being said, the danger adds to the rugged beauty.

If you want to do Australia properly, you need a few months, maybe a working holiday visa if you think you will need to resup to cash fund...
Plenty of jobs picking fruit and other rubbish jobs that you can do for a few weeks.

[saturnin]

Yeah mate I recommend the Kimberleys, amazing place.

I am looking right know at pictures of kimberley, thanks for posting.

[Austra]

I hate the cities, but I'm from the country anyway, the Australian outback is a harsh and rugged land, the outback is deadly as it is bloody huge and resources are slim out there. You have to be prepared for it. That being said, the danger adds to the rugged beauty.

Yup heed that warning. But I disagree about the city thing.

[saturnin]

I hate the cities, but I'm from the country anyway, the Australian outback is a harsh and rugged land, the outback is deadly as it is bloody huge and resources are slim out there. You have to be prepared for it. That being said, the danger adds to the rugged beauty.

I have respect to wilderness. There are millions thinks that can go wrong so preparation and basic for any visit to such locations. But as you said, danger adds to beauty. When I start some trip in countryside here, in ten minutes i am in another village. There are nice mountains which are to someextend free of people but nothing in comparison to what can be see in other places.

[BLUE THOR]

Yup heed that warning. But I disagree about the city thing.

Melbourne is alright, actually alot of them are alright - just not Sydney

[saturnin]

Melbourne is alright, actually alot of them are alright - just not Sydney

OK, there are gays. But what else (not that this wouldn´t be enough) is wrong with Sidney? from travelling point of view, isn´t it gateway to Austria?

[BLUE THOR]

I have respect to wilderness. There are millions thinks that can go wrong so preparation and basic for any visit to such locations. But as you said, danger adds to beauty. When I start some trip in countryside here, in ten minutes i am in another village. There are nice mountains which are to someextend free of people but nothing in comparison to what can be see in other places.

Mate, this is a place where you dont see people for days - which adds to my message of being self-sufficient and aware of your environment

[saturnin]

Mate, this is a place where you dont see people for days - which adds to my message of being self-sufficient and aware of your environment

I understand perfectly well. As a matter of fact, this is one of reason to do such trip (offcoure not only myself, without preparations, communication, contacting local office etc.). Take months to prepare similar trip, get physical conditions, learn about local fauna and flora...)

[BLUE THOR]

OK, there are gays. But what else (not that this wouldn´t be enough) is wrong with Sidney? from travelling point of view, isn´t it gateway to Austria?

its Southern Austria mate, and Sydney is good for a week I feel. I had some Finnish friends come over and they saw most of what Sydney had to offer in 3 days. the city has some history in it, the Blue mountains in NW Sydney area are nice, theres a few other good things to see but the city doesnt really have the same atmosphere you find in the inner suburbs of Melbourne or other places

theres alot of history and culture in rural areas, like Bendigo, Beechworth, Glenrowan (the last two are Victorian High Country - AKA "Kelly Country")
but thats down south in Victoria :D

[saturnin]

its Southern Austria mate, and Sydney is good for a week I feel. I had some Finnish friends come over and they saw most of what Sydney had to offer in 3 days. the city has some history in it, the Blue mountains in NW Sydney area are nice, theres a few other good things to see but the city doesnt really have the same atmosphere you find in the inner suburbs of Melbourne or other places

theres alot of history and culture in rural areas, like Bendigo, Beechworth, Glenrowan (the last two are Victorian High Country - AKA "Kelly Country")
but thats down south in Victoria :D

I am looking forward to visit Austria once. It will be tough to decide how spend the limited time (I don´t expted it gets better in future regarding this). To say truth, Sydney itself don´t attract me much. I read somewhere that there are better places to catch local ("Australian") atmosphere. Some frined of my father liv near Sydney and are said to consider it rather boring city (no offense to anyone who live here).

[Wally1967]

I just googled that. Did that experience scar you for life?


I have a huge Huntsman in my kitchen now so what's the problem?


I was stung by a scorpion that was living in my house when I was little. Hurt like hellOuch mate that happen to me 6 months ago while removing fallen branches out on the farm ...so painful

then a week later I was bitten by a spider

here's the fang mark. :-|

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e160/HNBC/IMG_2106.jpg

[futurepilot2004]

OK, there are gays. But what else (not that this wouldn´t be enough) is wrong with Sidney?

lol wut???

[wagon]

I got bitten by a huntsman once... I think the spider got the worse deal!

We get wolf spiders in our house regularly, I pick them up in my hands and put them outside. I have a funnel-web spider I caught in our kitchen ; he's in a jar of isopropanol on the counter of my workshop.

[Sandgroper]

I would like to once visit Austria or New Zealand. Must be amazing travelling such a large and diverse countryside.

Yeah it's large but it can get monotonous. The Nullabor, for example. Hundreds and hundreds of kilometres of this.
http://img815.imageshack.us/img815/4951/nullarbor.png

[saturnin]

Yeah it's large but it can get monotonous. The Nullabor, for example. Hundreds and hundreds of kilometres of this.
[/IMG]


I have question regarding travelling of locals. What is the most popular means of transport on long distances. For example from Western Austria to New South Wales? I am now looking at google maps on some Austrian Cities. Perth has nice suburbs. What percentage of population leave in apartment houses?

[Sandgroper]

What is the most popular means of transport on long distances. For example from Western Austria to New South Wales?
Aeroplane unless you want to make a roadtrip out of it.


Perth has nice suburbs
Some of them are nice. Some are dumps.


What percentage of population leave in apartment houses?
Not many.

[saturnin]

Thanks for answer.

[BLUE THOR]

"The Great Australian Dream" is a house on a 1/4 acre of land, therefore usually a backyard and Hills Hoist clothes line.

Personally I want to own a farm with high ground that has good arcs of fire... :D

[Alfacentori]

"The Great Australian Dream" is a house on a 1/4 acre of land, therefore usually a backyard and Hills Hoist clothes line.

Personally I want to own a farm with high ground that has good arcs of fire... :D

I like where your heads at :)


Alfa

[StuRat]

Personally I want to own a farm with high ground that has good arcs of fire... :D

You'll be needing it when the zombie apocalypse happens.

[dolumberist]

My plans for Australia next summer are starting to come together quite nicely. I'll be spending entire June there, and doing an east coast roadtrip.

Not looking forward to the spiders and snakes though.

[Alfacentori]

My plans for Australia next summer are starting to come together quite nicely. I'll be spending entire June there, and doing an east coast roadtrip.

Not looking forward to the spiders and snakes though.

Depends how much time you intend to spend bushwalking and/or camping, if minimal you shouldn't see any other than the few you crush under your tyres as you cruise up the East coast. Mexico is quite nice, a bit cold in June though, although not as cold as the UK.

Summer in Oz is around Dec to Feb
http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/articles/weather/

For the last month its been only 6-18 and wet here (South Oz)

Alfa

[dolumberist]

Thanks Alfa! Unless it's way too wet and cold, I think we'll be camping since after paying for the flights I won't have much more money to spend on luxury like hostels... I'm avoiding Australian summer on purpose.

[Sandgroper]

Snakes will probably be asleep or too lethargic to trouble you in winter anyway.

[Alfacentori]

Thanks Alfa! Unless it's way too wet and cold, I think we'll be camping since after paying for the flights I won't have much more money to spend on luxury like hostels... I'm avoiding Australian summer on purpose.

Hmm, just be careful with camping if your on your own, stick to organised camping areas, PERSEC first. Mind you their is plenty of safe backpacker and organised campsite with utilities so you shouldn't have any major issues.

There are a few sites around like this one
http://www.aussiecamping.info/

If you click on one of the states under 'destinations' on the left and keep clicking through the regions you come to 'camp sites' and 'caravan parks' for each area.

And I forgot you northern types can't handle the heat ;)

Edit: Also consider getting one of these if you can find a copy

'Discover Australia by Road', is an excellent book if you intend to drive around
http://www.dymocks.com.au/ProductDetails/ProductDetail.aspx?R=9781865002095

Alfa

[BLUE THOR]

You'll be needing it when the zombie apocalypse happens.

Zombies?!? Are they coming on leaky woodern boats?

[Sandgroper]

zombies?!? Are they coming on leaky woodern boats?

lol..............
You must be popular with your local bleeding hearts

[dolumberist]

Hmm, just be careful with camping if your on your own, stick to organised camping areas, PERSEC first. Mind you their is plenty of safe backpacker and organised campsite with utilities so you shouldn't have any major issues.

There are a few sites around like this one
http://www.aussiecamping.info/

If you click on one of the states under 'destinations' on the left and keep clicking through the regions you come to 'camp sites' and 'caravan parks' for each area.

And I forgot you northern types can't handle the hear ;)

Edit: Also consider getting one of these if you can find a copy

'Discover Australia by Road', is an excellent book if you intend to drive around.
http://www.mapsdownunder.com.au/cgi-bin/mapshop/ZEGDIS04.html

Alfa

Oh thank you! Very helpful of you.

I'll be going with friends, probably a pretty big group too so I think it'll be alright. I'll bookmark that link.

Can I drive in Australia with my EU driving lisence?

[PeterRJG]

Can I drive in Australia with my EU driving lisence?

Yep. For up to three months. Keep in mind we do things on the wrong side of the road here.

[Sandgroper]

Can I drive in Australia with my EU driving lisence?

Should be able to, there's dozens of assorted Europeans at my flying school and I'm pretty sure they all drive on their European licences.

[BLUE THOR]

lol..............
You must be popular with your local bleeding hearts

considering the type of people I surround myself with, Yes, my opinions do raise a few chuckles
bleeding heart types can just keep bleeding til they are out.

[dolumberist]

Yep. For up to three months. Keep in mind we do things on the wrong side of the road here.


Should be able to, there's dozens of assorted Europeans at my flying school and I'm pretty sure they all drive on their European licences.

Sweet. Good to know. I'll only be over there for a month anyway. I got used to getting used to the wrong side of the road during my time in England but that was a long time ago now. It'll be exciting at least.

[Alfacentori]

Oh thank you! Very helpful of you.

I'll be going with friends, probably a pretty big group too so I think it'll be alright. I'll bookmark that link.

Can I drive in Australia with my EU driving lisence?

Short answer is yes

Some info here

http://www.travellers.com.au/UsefulInfo/DrivinginAustralia/tabid/500/Default.aspx

Alfa