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saturnin

11-24-2010, 09:04 AM

need more info, as in, are these hat wearers from the countryside? if so, where?
what ethnicity?
Worst come to worst, I have a blow up crocodile you can borrow as a quick distraction if things go sour...

Not much info available. They are college boys (from Sydney if I am not mistaken). Party will be at local club with planty of medieval sword available around, will that work against their weapons of choice?

Navel Lint

11-24-2010, 09:06 AM

Rub vegemite on your junk for the quickest possible action.

BLUE THOR

11-24-2010, 09:10 AM

Not much info available. They are college boys (from Sydney if I am not mistaken). Party will be at local club with planty of medieval sword available around, will that work against their weapons of choice?

well, most likely woosy pretty boys who wear Dundee hats because they need something to toughen up their image. For a normal wide brim hat wearing Aussie I'd say the weapon of choice would be a pig sticker or .303 Bayonet, if not the .303 itself. I reckon this lot would be lucky to know how to use a steak knife properly, let alone wield a sword, so you'll be right.
their weapon of choice will be smart edgy social commentaries and witty cynical remarks, which is easily countered by a punch in the nose.

Howeverm if they are bigger than you and fairly athletic, Have a RUgby/AFL ball on hand, if it gets rough, kick it one way and run in the other direction...

saturnin

11-24-2010, 09:11 AM

how imunite are they to beer? Suspest young generation lowered standards?

BLUE THOR

11-24-2010, 09:16 AM

saturnin

11-24-2010, 09:17 AM

well, most likely woosy pretty boys who wear Dundee hats because they need something to toughen up their image. For a normal wide brim hat wearing Aussie I'd say the weapon of choice would be a pig sticker or .303 Bayonet, if not the .303 itself. I reckon this lot would be lucky to know how to use a steak knife properly, let alone wield a sword, so you'll be right.
their weapon of choice will be smart edgy social commentaries and witty cynical remarks, which is easily countered by a punch in the nose.

Howeverm if they are bigger than you and fairly athletic, Have a RUgby/AFL ball on hand, if it gets rough, kick it one way and run in the other direction...

I hate smart edgy social commentaries. Especially from leftist college green boys. That´s the reason I hope for some "old" school types from Austria (I am optimist maybe...). And I don´t like to run from fun. Friendly match are welcomed, not encouraged.

saturnin

11-24-2010, 09:20 AM

sydney college kids - so probably more into the pre-mixed sh*t, likely to love the girly drinks, you know, Vodka with pretty colours and stuff.
We laughed a young digger out of the pub last weekend when he rocks up at the table with two cocktails - its a dingey sleezy pub, not a beach resort in the Pacific, idiot.

No girly drinks here, Czech beer or get the fvck out policy. We run out of belgian and dun exchange students, now nobody to have proper fun with.

BLUE THOR

11-24-2010, 09:24 AM

So they are in Czech Rep, ok, you'll want to catch up with some Army lads or country boys if you are looking for "olds school" Aussies, we are the keepers of the faith on this one, none of this Metro urban BS in my house mate. :), just riding horses and shooting guns and "going bush" and beer/rum.

saturnin

11-24-2010, 09:27 AM

Are you in Australia? or are they in Czech? you'll want to catch up with some Army lads or country boys if you are looking for "olds school" Aussies, we are the keepers of the faith on this one, none of this Metro urban BS in my house mate. :)

In Czech rep. ... Although reading this thread I want to visit Australia some day

BLUE THOR

11-24-2010, 09:36 AM

Rub vegemite on your junk for the quickest possible action.
pics or it never happened...

In Czech rep. ... Although reading this thread I want to visit Australia some day

its a good place, for the real Aussie experience, GTFO of Sydney, Sydney is not Australia, its nothing like the rest of the nation - go to small towns and old settlement areas for a bit of history and culture. Aussies in the country are very welcoming and friendly (as a general rule) and always up for a chat and a beer, especially if you are from a foriegn place. My mother has hosted a range of people on the farm, a Japanese Cyclist - travelling the 1000km from Melbourne to Adelaide by bike, an Italian -doing the same, and a young Austrian girl who she found hitchhiking and took her in before driving her to the next town a few days later. thats just the recent ones. they all stayed on the farm and were fed for free and all actually did some little jobs without being asked to do it or expected to help. I guess thats gratitude :)

saturnin

11-24-2010, 09:48 AM

pics or it never happened...

its a good place, for the real Aussie experience, GTFO of Sydney, Sydney is not Australia, its nothing like the rest of the nation - go to small towns and old settlement areas for a bit of history and culture. Aussies in the country are very welcoming and friendly (as a general rule) and always up for a chat and a beer, especially if you are from a foriegn place. My mother has hosted a range of people on the farm, a Japanese Cyclist - travelling the 1000km from Melbourne to Adelaide by bike, an Italian -doing the same, and a young Austrian girl who she found hitchhiking and took her in before driving her to the next town a few days later. thats just the recent ones. they all stayed on the farm and were fed for free and all actually did some little jobs without being asked to do it or expected to help. I guess thats gratitude :)

Thanks for posting this. If I ever get to Austria it will be not for Cities but countryside. I discussed this here some time ago. I live in a country where you can´t get lost (not literraly) there is village/town behind every tree. Australia is very attractive for typical central european as it has image of wild country and beautifull countryside. If only time would be available for such a trip.

Warrigal

11-24-2010, 04:02 PM

Take solace in the fact you're not in Tassie.

Sweater lovers move there, 'cause you'd need to wear 'em for about 10-11 months a year.

Navel Lint

11-24-2010, 04:56 PM

pics or it never happened...

I dont want to make any of you jealous.

Toddy1

11-24-2010, 05:31 PM

Thanks for posting this. If I ever get to Austria it will be not for Cities but countryside. I discussed this here some time ago. I live in a country where you can´t get lost (not literraly) there is village/town behind every tree. Australia is very attractive for typical central european as it has image of wild country and beautifull countryside. If only time would be available for such a trip.

Enjoy the country it is awesome, but be on the look out for about 1600 different things that can kill you or leave you with a painful bite, and that's not even the animlas or reptiles I am talking about yet :)

Elliott70

11-24-2010, 06:32 PM

Toddy1

11-24-2010, 06:37 PM

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Elliott70

11-24-2010, 07:01 PM

Giant rats?!

I always thought they were long tailed bush bunnies with great sharp pointy teeth.

Could be worse, like living with Danni Minogue or sharks with fricken lasers.

Toddy1

11-24-2010, 07:07 PM

hahaha ENGLAND YOU SUCK Strauss on his way back to the sheds for a duck

Elliott70

11-24-2010, 07:15 PM

hahaha ENGLAND YOU SUCK Strauss on his way back to the sheds for a duck

Nice start but I am quietly sceptical at the moment. I'll be a lot happier if they are 5 for at lunch.

I can't believe they left Dougie out due a lack of match time after they told him to rest.

Toddy1

11-24-2010, 07:22 PM

I know mate I am worried about Johnson, hes a liability

Elliott70

11-24-2010, 07:48 PM

I'll be happy if he breaks even with the bat and makes as many as his bowling goes for.

That said he got a ton last week for W.A

SuchIsLife

11-24-2010, 08:00 PM

hahaha ENGLAND YOU SUCK Strauss on his way back to the sheds for a duck Im surprised your not going for England mate! ;)

Elliott70

11-24-2010, 08:05 PM

^^This is when the Scots and Irish back the Aussies isn't it?

Sandgroper

11-24-2010, 08:05 PM

its a good place, for the real Aussie experience, GTFO of Sydney, Sydney is not Australia, its nothing like the rest of the nation - go to small towns and old settlement areas for a bit of history and culture. Aussies in the country are very welcoming and friendly (as a general rule) and always up for a chat and a beer, especially if you are from a foriegn place. My mother has hosted a range of people on the farm, a Japanese Cyclist - travelling the 1000km from Melbourne to Adelaide by bike, an Italian -doing the same, and a young Austrian girl who she found hitchhiking and took her in before driving her to the next town a few days later. thats just the recent ones. they all stayed on the farm and were fed for free and all actually did some little jobs without being asked to do it or expected to help. I guess thats gratitude :)

Yep, country people just love backpackers. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backpacker_Murders)

SuchIsLife

11-24-2010, 08:13 PM

^^This is when the Scots and Irish back the Aussies isn't it? Bloody typical :)

Toddy1

11-24-2010, 08:30 PM

Im surprised your not going for England mate! ;)

Mate your having a laugh aren't you, I support the Queen because she is my monarch in Scotland, just the same as James I, Macbeth, Bruce etc....not because she is ENGLISH

Toddy1

11-24-2010, 08:31 PM

Yep, country people just love backpackers. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backpacker_Murders)

People actually think Wolf Creek is a movie

PeterRJG

11-25-2010, 02:38 AM

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The backpacker murders are a little more to the southeast.

m.i.t

11-25-2010, 12:29 PM

Is there a national ID card and number ? Do people have to carry it on ?

Wally1967

11-25-2010, 04:31 PM

no Govt did planned that and we said no.

m.i.t

11-25-2010, 05:04 PM

so how can a citizen do their official works without official ID card ?

EG home sellings car licenses etc ?

BTW. l admired all Oz people. ID card is very fascistic.

Wally1967

11-25-2010, 05:35 PM

In oz it's 100 points check they check you drivers lic, medicare card, bank card and other types of lic and birth cert and such. (in Victoria anyway)

PeterRJG

11-25-2010, 05:39 PM

so how can a citizen do their official works without official ID card ?

EG home sellings car licenses etc ?

BTW. l admired all Oz people. ID card is very fascistic.

We agree re: ID cards being a blight on personal freedoms. Still makes me giggle that a lot of the so-called "liberal" countries of Europe have laws demanding you carry ID around. There'd be a revolution here if the Australian Govt. tried to perpetrate that shyte. We tolerate a lot of horsecrap from our Govt. (like anywhere else) but being forced to carry ID on you would be going over a line.

Re: doing business? We have a points system of ID when it comes to doing things like buying houses or cars on finance etc. Show things like your driver's licence, phone bills, wage slips, passport, etc, to prove identity when getting loans and hire purchase etc. To get a licence, you just need to prove who you are and where you are resident. Birth certificate or passport proves the first and things like phone bills, power bills, rent receipts etc prove the latter.

SuchIsLife

11-25-2010, 05:49 PM

Mate your having a laugh aren't you, I support the Queen because she is my monarch in Scotland, just the same as James I, Macbeth, Bruce etc....not because she is ENGLISH

Yes I am having a laugh....I know why you support the Queen bla bla bla we have been down that road just taking the piss tiger.

Any great effort by the boys yesturday!

Elliott70

11-25-2010, 07:02 PM

Any great effort by the boys yesturday!

Brilliant effort by Hey Diddle. Now to chase down the 260 with minimal loss.

1st ball from England a no ball.:cantbeli:

Navel Lint

12-15-2010, 05:35 AM

Anything new in the bass ackwards land of kangaroos and koalas?

Sandgroper

12-15-2010, 05:41 AM

Yes. We made Americans illegal.

Navel Lint

12-15-2010, 05:49 AM

Yes. We made Americans illegal.

Homos.

I hope you keep Oprah tho.

Sandgroper

12-15-2010, 05:53 AM

She's why we banned Americans.
http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/4739/iconyes.gif

BLUE THOR

12-15-2010, 05:54 AM

no she's illegal... so the next place on her tour is Villawood detention centre so she can diet (read: sew lips together in protest) and dance (protest) on the roof... til she either commits suicide or we send her home.

Navel Lint

12-15-2010, 05:54 AM

She's why we banned Americans.
http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/4739/iconyes.gif

Thought so.

BLUE THOR

12-15-2010, 05:58 AM

actually, it was a lost clause in our immigration laws... seems the White Australia policy isnt dead after all....

Toddy1

12-15-2010, 05:12 PM

actually, it was a lost clause in our immigration laws... seems the White Australia policy isnt dead after all....

You mean ther is still a white Australia...I seem to be living in Bombayshanghaibeirutistan

BLUE THOR

12-15-2010, 05:43 PM

You mean ther is still a white Australia...I seem to be living in Bombayshanghaibeirutistan

get out of the cities and head inland... some towns would be lucky to have one chinese or indian food store, let alone anyone who speaks a language other than English (or maybe something European their grandfather taught them on the side).

Toddy1

12-15-2010, 06:00 PM

get out of the cities and head inland... some towns would be lucky to have one chinese or indian food store, let alone anyone who speaks a language other than English (or maybe something European their grandfather taught them on the side).

I'm waiting for the mighty (and outdated by the time it's finished) broadband so that I can work from the country, the problem with desk bound sales is that they require you to be close to major centres to ensure adequate meetings are met. Not so sure John Smith - Dairy Farmer is going to be interested in what I am selling haha

SoSo

12-15-2010, 06:28 PM

I've got a question for Australians: want to swap Kylie Minogue for Madonna?

Toddy1

12-15-2010, 06:40 PM

I've got a question for Australians: want to swap Kylie Minogue for Madonna?
Only if you take Julia Gillard for Megan Fox as well :)

BLUE THOR

12-15-2010, 06:44 PM

you can have Nicole Kidman as an added extra.... Id call it a good faith gesture, but it isnt

Berwickk

12-15-2010, 06:50 PM

Can we have Miranda Kerr back as well please?

BLUE THOR

12-15-2010, 06:59 PM

shes about to spawn the s****g of a enimic hollywood star who clearly glues pubic hair to his face to pretend he has a beard, and is otherwise a pale, weak, wanker pirate.

Shes gone man.... shes gone

Toddy1

12-15-2010, 07:19 PM

Miranda Kerr is crap - saw her when she was at my work one day and she aint nothing special in the flesh I can assure you....looks great photoshopped but so could anyone these days.

Berwickk

12-15-2010, 07:27 PM

Miranda Kerr is crap - saw her when she was at my work one day and she aint nothing special in the flesh I can assure you....looks great photoshopped but so could anyone these days.
Don't crush me man, she looked pretty damn fine on last years Victorias Secret parade thing, no photoshop there

Toddy1

12-15-2010, 07:28 PM

Don't crush me man, she looked pretty damn fine on last years Victorias Secret parade thing, no photoshop there
You don't need photoshop with all the feathers, bouncing **** and focussing on tassie ;)

SoSo

12-15-2010, 07:33 PM

Well, I wouldn't kick her out of my bed.

armored_diplomacy

12-15-2010, 07:34 PM

Do people run in public parks in Australia ?

Toddy1

12-15-2010, 07:38 PM

Well, I wouldn't kick her out of my bed.
I would...only so she could make me breakfast though :)

Toddy1

12-15-2010, 07:39 PM

Do people run in public parks in Australia ?
Only to avoid the drop bears landing on us

BLUE THOR

12-15-2010, 07:40 PM

yes, in townsville they have a running track through the park - it used to be utilised by drunks playing the Wack-an-Abo game, so I am told...
basically, your mates drop you at one end of the park, you belt an abo with a cricket bat and run as fast as you can to the other end.... where your mates hopefully are waiting in the car. Never played it, but seeing as Townsville is AJ central, I believe it

on a more serious note, theres a nice running track in a park near Melbourne CBD - just south of it actually - that attracts some "nice views"

armored_diplomacy

12-15-2010, 07:48 PM

Only to avoid the drop bears landing on us

yes, in townsville they have a running track through the park - it used to be utilised by drunks playing the Wack-an-Abo game, so I am told...
basically, your mates drop you at one end of the park, you belt an abo with a cricket bat and run as fast as you can to the other end.... where your mates hopefully are waiting in the car. Never played it, but seeing as Townsville is AJ central, I believe it

on a more serious note, theres a nice running track in a park near Melbourne CBD - just south of it actually - that attracts some "nice views"

Thanks guys.

And how many of you have seen the awesome Art Nouveau font located at the Royal Botanic Garden in Sidney? I have seen some images and its flawless. A must-visit.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2147/2379734604_6b68a9a6e5.jpg

http://wandering-ninox.blogspot.com/2010_02_01_archive.html

Navel Lint

12-15-2010, 07:50 PM

Miranda Kerr is crap - saw her when she was at my work one day and she aint nothing special in the flesh I can assure you....looks great photoshopped but so could anyone these days.

You whore!!! Dont talk about my girl like that.

Toddy1

12-15-2010, 07:53 PM

Thanks guys.

And how many of you have seen the awesome Art Nouveau font located at the Royal Botanic Garden in Sidney? I have seen some images and its flawless. A must-visit.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2147/2379734604_6b68a9a6e5.jpg

http://wandering-ninox.blogspot.com/2010_02_01_archive.html

Yes The Royal Botanical Gardens are gorgeous, and to answer your first question a little more seriously, there are loads of runners that start from The Rocks, around Circular Quey, past the Opera House, then into Botanical Gardens, around the water to Lady MacQuaries Chair and then back up through the gardens....probably one of the best runs in Sydney - on par with Bronte to Bondi

Toddy1

12-15-2010, 07:53 PM

You whore!!! Dont talk about my girl like that.

Orlando? ....

armored_diplomacy

12-15-2010, 07:54 PM

Yes The Royal Botanical Gardens are gorgeous, and to answer your first question a little more seriously, there are loads of runners that start from The Rocks, around Circular Quey, past the Opera House, then into Botanical Gardens, around the water to Lady MacQuaries Chair and then back up through the gardens....probably one of the best runs in Sydney - on par with Bronte to Bondi

^^
Thank you.

BLUE THOR

12-15-2010, 07:54 PM

You whore!!! Dont talk about my girl like that.

so your the scrawny pirate with pube beard? sounds like ghey boy pirate talk...

Navel Lint

12-15-2010, 08:02 PM

You guize is jealous

Euroamerican

12-15-2010, 08:04 PM

.... drunks playing the Wack-an-Abo game, so I am told...
basically, your mates drop you at one end of the park, you belt an abo with a cricket bat and run as fast as you can to the other end.... where your mates hopefully are waiting in the car. ......."

You guys still allowed to use that word?

wagon

12-15-2010, 08:09 PM

You guys still allowed to use that word?

Yes... not everyone uses PC talk here.

Violet Fashion by Mindy

12-15-2010, 08:11 PM

Yes... not everyone uses PC talk here.

I get offended when I hear the word abbo

Toddy1

12-15-2010, 08:11 PM

Everyone is an Abo - it just means indigenous person - ergo I am in fact an Aboriginal of Scotland :)

wagon

12-15-2010, 08:16 PM

I get offended when I hear the word abbo

Says the troll whose been known to use the word. :)

That said, it's not a word I use myself.

BLUE THOR

12-15-2010, 08:18 PM

Yes, or should I not be allowed to because I am the evil spawn of the white colonial devils. Its short for Aboriginal. beats saying Black or ****** - which will be bleeped out by this site.
As far as we are concerned, racist name calling is a two way street.
We get in sh*t for calling someone Black, and yet they call us White without anyone raising an eyebrow?
on racism in this country, the primary school my sister went to had two awards: the General achievement award - open to be won by all students, and the Koori (local word for Abo) Award, only open to Koori's...
......................?
basically rewarding kids for being black... or 1/8 aboriginal, with red hair, freckles and blue eyes and no distinctive aboriginal features... so the other kids see this and what dya reckon they feel about it...
the nation is allowing rasicm to find its roots early by not creating equality in the places its most needed, where our next generation is educated.
Inequality breeds racism, especially when you see people collecting money for no other reason than they are Aboriginal / of aboriginal descent, and yet your mother works 2 jobs to keep you and your brother in a house and with food in your belly and clothes on your back.

I mean, I could call then native indigenous former owners of the tgraditional lands of which my horrid white scungy bastard ancestors took from you by giving you blankets and rum and I am eternally ashamed of being white.....? any better

Toddy1

12-15-2010, 08:22 PM

at the end of the day they had 40,000 years to do something with Australia and they settled for petrol sniffing, incest and that well know catch phrase in Sydney 'Hey brudda got 50cents brudda"!

Except for Mundine who was so proud of his heritage that he became a Muslim

bluffcove

12-15-2010, 08:31 PM

A couple of geography questions if I may:

There is a really big reef forming a Barrier on the east coast of Australia,
In your wisdom what have you chosen to call that?

There are some mountains covered in snow that offer many fine skiing opportunities.
In you wisdom what have you called them?

There are some hills that look vaguely blue
In your wisdom what have you called them?

There is a big desert full of sand
in your wisdom what have you called it?

And that is why you have to love Aussies - Its not a hand operated piece of earth moving equipment
its a bloody spade!

Toddy1

12-15-2010, 08:48 PM

A couple of geography questions if I may:

There is a really big reef forming a Barrier on the east coast of Australia,
In your wisdom what have you chosen to call that?

Nimbin

There are some mountains covered in snow that offer many fine skiing opportunities.
In you wisdom what have you called them?

Kosciuszko

There are some hills that look vaguely blue
In your wisdom what have you called them?

My balls

There is a big desert full of sand
in your wisdom what have you called it?

Red Centre

And that is why you have to love Aussies - Its not a hand operated piece of earth moving equipment
its a bloody spade!

.....................

Euroamerican

12-15-2010, 09:01 PM

TheEvian100

12-15-2010, 09:04 PM

Is it true there's a kiwi mafia-ring in Australia, selling lamb-chop-dope?

Sandgroper

12-15-2010, 09:06 PM

I get offended when I hear the word abbo

Why be offended by something you can't spell? One B, not two. Silly.

Toddy1

12-15-2010, 09:18 PM

Is it true there's a kiwi mafia-ring in Australia, selling lamb-chop-dope?
Kiwi-mafia CCTV picture of a drug deal gone wrong

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BLUE THOR

12-15-2010, 09:30 PM

Why be offended by something you can't spell? One B, not two. Silly.
lol

Is it true there's a kiwi mafia-ring in Australia, selling lamb-chop-dope?

yeah, the lamb is not marinaded with rosemary... just a hint

Toddy1

12-15-2010, 09:45 PM

yeah, the lamb is not marinaded with rosemary... just a hint

To keep in line with AmericaniZations does that mean it is Oh Reg Eh No?

TheKiwi

12-15-2010, 09:46 PM

Rosemary is nothing like oregano.

Toddy1

12-15-2010, 09:49 PM

Rosemary is nothing like oregano.

I know, I was being sarcastic in terms of another thread that Blue Thor and I were on.

BLUE THOR

12-15-2010, 09:56 PM

I know, I was being sarcastic in terms of another thread that Blue Thor and I were on.

gotcha, nice one...

good point to raise but, we are sliding down the Americanisation path bloody fast. I am not a fan of it at all. however, thanks to the media and other lovely things we get belt fed to us from the US, we'll be using "Z" before long...

Rosemary is nothing like oregano.
True, and Baaaaa means NO!

Mein Teil

12-15-2010, 09:57 PM

Don't you guys feel gay wearing that liederhosen stuff?

Sandgroper

12-15-2010, 09:58 PM

The hell are 'rosemary' and 'oregano' anyway? I feel like I've walked in on Cooking with the Homos.

good point to raise but, we are sliding down the Americanisation path bloody fast. I am not a fan of it at all. however, thanks to the media and other lovely things we get belt fed to us from the US, we'll be using "Z" before long...

Mum's a primary school teacher, she's told me other teachers make the kids say Zee.

Toddy1

12-15-2010, 09:59 PM

I'm Scottish - Australian so there is zero chance of me replacing S with the Z - ever. I keep holding onto "programme" as well, but I think I am fighting a losing battle on that one.

TheKiwi

12-15-2010, 09:59 PM

The hell are 'rosemary' and 'oregano' anyway? I feel like I've walked in on Cooking with the Homos.

We've saved you a place.

Toddy1

12-15-2010, 10:00 PM

The hell are 'rosemary' and 'oregano' anyway? I feel like I've walked in on Cooking with the Homos.
You use them to flavour food, kind of like sand in W.A.

BLUE THOR

12-15-2010, 10:00 PM

Don't you guys feel gay wearing that liederhosen stuff?

For the German in you: Dont you get tired of apologising all the time?

For the Yank in you: Dont you get tired of Saving the World?

FrankBooth

12-15-2010, 10:01 PM

What is a coming of age event for an Australian kid?

BLUE THOR

12-15-2010, 10:01 PM

So when will Australian's get their guns back?

I have my guns, but only bolt actions

.303, Swedish 6.5, getting a K98 8mm....
bayonets for all soon to come!

What is a coming of age event for an Australian kid?

Drink Driving...
Finishing off a Roo after running it over...
Going to fight someone elses war...

Toddy1

12-15-2010, 10:02 PM

What is a coming of age event for an Australian kid?
The Boony Challenge

Sandgroper

12-15-2010, 10:02 PM

So when will Australian's get their guns back?

What's that you say?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TC2xTCb_GU

TheKiwi

12-15-2010, 10:03 PM

The Boony Challenge

How many cans of VB is that again? 20, 22?

Mein Teil

12-15-2010, 10:03 PM

So when will Australian's get their guns back?
When they figure out how to make them PC enough.

Sandgroper

12-15-2010, 10:04 PM

I have my guns, but only bolt actions

.303, Swedish 6.5, getting a K98 8mm....
bayonets for all soon to come!

But without access to assault rifles and RPGs how will average Joe keep the King of England out of our face?

Oh wait...

BLUE THOR

12-15-2010, 10:04 PM

Only bolts, eh? Well even bolts can be a good home defence deterent.

thats why I have axes....

But without access to assault rifles and RPGs how will average Joe keep the King of England out of our face?

Oh wait...

nice one mate..... I laughed.

otherwise we'll use WA as a buffer

Sandgroper

12-15-2010, 10:05 PM

How many cans of VB is that again? 20, 22?

52..................

Toddy1

12-15-2010, 10:05 PM

How many cans of VB is that again? 20, 22?
52..........

Mein Teil

12-15-2010, 10:06 PM

Only bolts, eh? Well even bolts can be a good home defence deterent.
I have a variety next to my nightstand, but the idea of nailing a robber with my old 8mm Mauser is so tempting. 196 grains, 2600fps of deterrent.

TheEvian100

12-15-2010, 10:09 PM

Is it also true Holdens come with standard kangaroo-leather seats and stuffed panda <insert respectable aussie beAr other than fosters> can holders? p-)

Sandgroper

12-15-2010, 10:11 PM

Is it true Holdens come with standard kangaroo leather seats and stuffed panda <insert respectable aussie beAr other than fosters> can holder? p-)

Kangaroo leather? We use European backpacker hide.

Toddy1

12-15-2010, 10:11 PM

Is it true Holdens come with standard kangaroo leather seats and stuffed panda <insert respectable aussie beAr other than fosters> can holder? p-)

No but you get a Get Out of Jail free card if you so happen to shoot a Ford driver

Mein Teil

12-15-2010, 10:13 PM

Kangaroo leather? We use European backpacker hide.I needed that laugh! Good one!

BLUE THOR

12-15-2010, 10:13 PM

We can get pistols too, so its not all that bad...
if you qualify for it you can still get Automatic weapons.
I reckon its better this way, when you look at the As Shabaab monkeys who wanted to Shaheed at Holsworthy Base, if the gun laws were looser, they have had the arsenal available. however they had a hard time getting semi/auto weapons and didnt want to crack on with bolts, the gun laws prevented them obtaining these weapons, so I accept it.
I enjoy my bolts anyway. I either cull pig/roo/rabbit/fox... and bolts are enough. Or im stalking Deer (or deer eyed women) and its a one shot job.

TheEvian100

12-15-2010, 10:15 PM

Kangaroo leather? We use European backpacker hide.

Mediterranean tan or pommie sunburn? lol

Toddy1

12-15-2010, 10:17 PM

Mediterranean tan or pommie sunburn?

Pommie sunburn, will be the product of choice the way the ****ing cricket is going.

BLUE THOR

12-15-2010, 10:21 PM

Pommie sunburn, will be the product of choice the way the ****ing cricket is going.

Goes well with the Monaro and da Subwoofa!! Red with white streaks!!!

RE: Video, some of my mates gats are in that.. this bloke went to the range he shoots at for half of them toys you see, then obviously to SE Asia for the big fun toys

Sandgroper

12-15-2010, 10:22 PM

Pommie sunburn, will be the product of choice the way the ****ing cricket is going.

I'm heading to the WACA with my guttin' knife already

FrankBooth

12-15-2010, 10:23 PM

The Boony Challenge

Is that something that hurts your liver?

BLUE THOR

12-15-2010, 10:24 PM

I'm heading to the WACA with my guttin' knife already

been watchin' Wolf Creek again has ya?

Toddy1

12-15-2010, 10:29 PM

Is that something that hurts your liver?
What's a liver?

BLUE THOR

12-15-2010, 10:31 PM

we had ours removed at birth.... who needs a f*ckin filter... you might as well drink Shandies

digrar

12-16-2010, 04:11 AM

So when will Australian's get their guns back?

Most of us never had guns to start with. It is a very different existence down here.

Navel Lint

12-16-2010, 04:14 AM

Pfft, who want to give criminals guns?

Elliott70

12-16-2010, 04:23 AM

I'm heading to the WACA with my guttin' knife already

Start with the aussie batsmen, you might get a nice shade of yellow in there.:-(

Laworkerbee

12-16-2010, 04:36 AM

How do you know if a Sheila really likes you or if she is just chatting you up for drinks?

TheKiwi

12-16-2010, 04:39 AM

Blow jobs are always an excellent clue.

Laworkerbee

12-16-2010, 04:41 AM

Blow jobs are always an excellent clue.

Bathroom or parking lot?

omis

12-16-2010, 04:43 AM

Bathroom or parking lot?
both. and remember, Good girs dont spit.

Laworkerbee

12-16-2010, 04:45 AM

You boys can be a little rough on the Sheila's. That's where us California boys come in ;)
I've never seen an Aussie woman with an East coaster. I think they shun them.

TheKiwi

12-16-2010, 04:45 AM

I would say parking lot is a better indicator as the bathroom is still near the beer supply.

Laworkerbee

12-16-2010, 04:47 AM

I would say parking lot is a better indicator as the bathroom is still near the beer supply.

Good on ya, besides, I'm not Aero......

BLUE THOR

12-16-2010, 04:48 AM

Californian boys = californian girls...

omis

12-16-2010, 04:58 AM

You boys can be a little rough on the Sheila's. That's where us California boys come in ;)
I've never seen an Aussie woman with an East coaster. I think they shun them.
Not true. I make sure I park close to the bottle shop so my Misses Doesn’t have to carry my beer as far and I always flick the leaver to open the boot for her

PeterRJG

12-16-2010, 05:06 AM

I doubt think our women ask what coast the Seppos are from. Only if they can perform. Keep your end up.

BLUE THOR

12-16-2010, 05:08 AM

you drive? but then you have to get off the couch...

I give mine the time it takes me to drink my last beer to go to the bottle shop and get me more...
if I finish before she gets home she gets all the empties thrown at her.
and god help her if they aren't cold....

Navel Lint

01-12-2011, 10:56 PM

Bump.......

digrar

01-13-2011, 12:45 AM

Front bump? Bump ball? Shirt front bump?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BOzQwj4fSE

John Worsfold was so hard, he's a main ingrediant for viagra. The bloke he destroys half way through, number 11 in the blue and white team was named Shin***** of the century, also a pretty tough nut.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRVA9fkSnec

goat89

01-13-2011, 12:54 AM

What is Australia's biggest contribution to the world?

Navel Lint

01-13-2011, 12:55 AM

Paul Hogan

Toddy1

01-13-2011, 12:57 AM

Hey may have been referring to Miranda Kerr's bump, no?

http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=148105&cid=1&stc=1

Toddy1

01-13-2011, 12:58 AM

What is Australia's biggest contribution to the world?

Re-populating the gene pool with adequate amounts of testosterone around the world, to stop it turning gay

Navel Lint

01-13-2011, 01:12 AM

Re-populating the gene pool with adequate amounts of testosterone around the world, to stop it turning gay

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4jPWcXe7FE

wagon

01-13-2011, 01:20 AM

Loco, I have to ask, what were you searching for when you found that? :0

Did you subscribe?

Navel Lint

01-13-2011, 01:23 AM

After reading his comment, I searched youtube for manly Aussies, Thats the first video that came up.

wagon

01-13-2011, 01:24 AM

Riiiiiiight.

Navel Lint

01-13-2011, 01:51 AM

So, any word on when the water issues will let up?

wagon

01-13-2011, 02:07 AM

Slowly but surely. Lots of cleaning up to do!

digrar

01-13-2011, 02:50 AM

They're in drought 100km North of Mum and Dads place.

boone

01-13-2011, 02:53 AM

They're in drought 100km North of Mum and Dads place.

Mum and Dad ok-ish?

digrar

01-13-2011, 03:16 AM

We're pretty close to the coast (about 35km as the crow flies) so get that semi regular rain, generally at the right time. The old mans boss had a reasonable year, considering frosts, golden backed moths and reduced rainfall.

Sandgroper

01-13-2011, 03:25 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4jPWcXe7FE

As always, America doesn't want to be outdone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuaJz-UbB9Y

Navel Lint

01-13-2011, 03:28 AM

As always, America doesn't want to be outdone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuaJz-UbB9Y

This thread isnt about America, bitch!!

boone

01-13-2011, 03:30 AM

Yeah. Just putting myself through a crash course on Australian geography and topology.

digrar

01-13-2011, 03:47 AM

Fair bit of dirt to cover there.

highdiver_2000

01-13-2011, 04:19 AM

Paul Hogan

No.

Neighbours

highdiver_2000

01-13-2011, 04:19 AM

Ask a question about Australia.

Has the flood in Brisbane passed its peak?

Goldfishsoldier

01-13-2011, 04:27 AM

Yes, peaked at about 4.5 metres I think.

Paul85

01-13-2011, 04:59 AM

Question:

Is there any Australian here willing to adopt me??? i just need to get out of this ****hole & start a new life :D

BLUE THOR

01-13-2011, 05:08 AM

Question:

Is there any Australian here willing to adopt me??? i just need to get out of this ****hole & start a new life :D

come over and enlist... that'll keep you here until you get citizenship, you can even have a new name, just be sure to add a "Y" on the end when introducing yourself - Paully!!!

tommytill

01-13-2011, 05:11 AM

Question:

Is there any Australian here willing to adopt me??? i just need to get out of this ****hole & start a new life :D

Depends.. is Paul short for Paula or Pauline?

And do you like horses, cold beer, BBQ's, Holden cars, living on a small block of 10 acres with sheep, chooks, birds, kangaroo's & rabbit's and enjoy the odd morning rifle shoot.

If yes to all the above then send picture and I'll get back to you :)

tommytill

01-13-2011, 05:13 AM

Ask a question about Australia.

Has the flood in Brisbane passed its peak?

See here for updates: http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/floodrelief/flood-info-centre-updates-reports-warnings-advice-and-how-you-can-help/story-fn7ik2te-1225985436806

Mofreaka

01-13-2011, 05:15 AM

Oooops....

Sandgroper

01-13-2011, 05:16 AM

Depends.. is Paul short for Paula or Pauline?

And do you like horses, cold beer, BBQ's, Holden cars, living on a small block of 10 acres with sheep, chooks, birds, kangaroo's & rabbit's and enjoy the odd morning rifle shoot.

If yes to all the above then send picture and I'll get back to you :)

^ and can you juggle?

Paul85

01-13-2011, 05:33 AM

come over and enlist... that'll keep you here until you get citizenship, you can even have a new name, just be sure to add a "Y" on the end when introducing yourself - Paully!!!

LOL :D but do you honnestly think they'll take me? i'm 25 bro ... i'm not that young! i've been building a career for myself for the past 3 years but i'm sure that it'll go all in vain as soon as the first bloody bullet is shot! :D

P.S: Needless to remind you ... i'm Lebanese :D (do i still have that chance :D ?)

Depends.. is Paul short for Paula or Pauline?

And do you like horses, cold beer, BBQ's, Holden cars, living on a small block of 10 acres with sheep, chooks, birds, kangaroo's & rabbit's and enjoy the odd morning rifle shoot.

If yes to all the above then send picture and I'll get back to you :)

well mate, Paul is short for Paul :D (sorry to disapoint you bro but i come with a stick :lol:)

& beleive me ... i can manage to live with the odd morning rifle shoot since i came to this life on the sounds of a 155mm Caliber ;)

^ and can you juggle?

i can hump p-) :-P

Darklord

01-13-2011, 05:36 AM

What happened to your cricket team?

BLUE THOR

01-13-2011, 05:45 AM

LOL :D but do you honnestly think they'll take me? i'm 25 bro ... i'm not that young! i've been building a career for myself for the past 3 years but i'm sure that it'll go all in vain as soon as the first bloody bullet is shot! :D

P.S: Needless to remind you ... i'm Lebanese :D (do i still have that chance :D ?)

yeah, they take blokes up to 50 years old... idiots.
however, I do know a couple of men in their late 30's who've shown up the younguns...
youre not too old for the ADF mate. However, alot of people hear "Leb" and are immediately pissed off.
That is because the young lebanese community seems to be balls deep in criminal activity, if you came here you'd be better off steering well clear of Sydney and big communities / Lebanese youth groups - unless you want to be part of that ****, and therefore be hated like they are by pretty much all of the country. Sydney has had too many problems with Lebanese youth gangs, bikie gangs and other sh*t for this to be funny. They've made a name for themselves and unfortunately that'll make it difficult for a bloke like you to start out.

"Leb" is also synonumous in Australia with being bashed by 30 cousins who convinient wait in cars nearby for the mobile phone call from a very provocative and overly confident young lad, rats tails and stupid slits cut into sideburns, dressed to the 9's. When you manage to one on one these pricks, they cower and cry like whipped dogs
But what would I know, Im just a bloke off a farm.

Sandgroper

01-13-2011, 05:48 AM

That is because the young lebanese community seems to be balls deep in criminal activity, if you came here you'd be better off steering well clear of Sydney and big communities / Lebanese youth groups - unless you want to be part of that ****, and therefore be hated like they are by pretty much all of the country. Sydney has had too many problems with Lebanese youth gangs, bikie gangs and other sh*t for this to be funny. They've made a name for themselves and unfortunately that'll make it difficult for a bloke like you to start out.

And don't you even think about asking for bacon on your burger at KFC...

Paul85

01-13-2011, 05:57 AM

yeah, they take blokes up to 50 years old... idiots.
however, I do know a couple of men in their late 30's who've shown up the younguns...
youre not too old for the ADF mate. However, alot of people hear "Leb" and are immediately pissed off.
That is because the young lebanese community seems to be balls deep in criminal activity, if you came here you'd be better off steering well clear of Sydney and big communities / Lebanese youth groups - unless you want to be part of that ****, and therefore be hated like they are by pretty much all of the country. Sydney has had too many problems with Lebanese youth gangs, bikie gangs and other sh*t for this to be funny. They've made a name for themselves and unfortunately that'll make it difficult for a bloke like you to start out.

But what would I know, Im just a bloke off a farm.

yeah i know bro ... thats why i told you if i'll still be accepted!!! you see ... i totally blame the Lebanese for doing that! i mean ... they are the one who went to Australia & greeted by Australians. thus, why should we punch them in the face & give them sh*t in return!
anyway, to be honnest with you ... i've been applying for a job abroad in my field of work (logistics & freight forwarding) for the last month, all around the world but all i'm getting are refusals because i don't have a EU passport (in case of Europe).

hopefully i'll be accepted :) anywhere but here!

And don't you even think about asking for bacon on your burger at KFC...

bro ... i'm a proud pork eating infidel :) :) :)

BLUE THOR

01-13-2011, 06:07 AM

No dramas Paully, its an unfortunate thing, but if you get on with the job and distance yourself from these types of people, Aussies will accept you, they might look a bit suspicious to start with, but when you show you are willing to learn what it is to be an Aussie and adapt to Australian life, people will accept and defend you from criticism. I have no dramas with anyone who comes here and puts in, to make this country better and accept how we do things here. Of course we will listen to suggestions of how to improve, but when some rock up and then tell us we are wrong, set up a little muslim caliphate in the suburbs and go against our laws, I take offence.
Glad to hear you are less than likely to be one of these morons :D

Paul85

01-13-2011, 06:16 AM

^^^ hopefully everything will turn out for the best mate :) & i'll be able to start a new life :) and thanks for the tips bro

digrar

01-13-2011, 04:30 PM

What happened to your cricket team?

3 of the best cricketers of all time and 2 of the better cricketers in the last 20 years left the team. No test playing national team could suffer that without some form of collapse.

Zorro C9

01-13-2011, 05:37 PM

Toddy1

01-13-2011, 05:40 PM

Bollocks. You guys are supposed to have incredible depth of players from all academies etc. You should have been able to field a side that, while green, would have been quite talented.

I don't know what happened but I suspect complacency.

And the AB's know all about complacency in the big games don't they ;)

Zorro C9

01-13-2011, 05:50 PM

They don't get complacent, they just choke. Good thing I don't like rugby ;)

Hopefully the Black Caps (****ing stupid name, that) can start winning a game for once now Wright is on board.

Toddy1

01-13-2011, 05:58 PM

They don't get complacent, they just choke. Good thing I don't like rugby ;)

Hopefully the Black Caps (****ing stupid name, that) can start winning a game for once now Wright is on board.

Jesus H Christ that is blasphemy for a Kiwi to not like Rugby :)

Better than the Tall Blacks WTF

I am assuming you mean John Wright? If so I used to enjoy watching him play whenever they were at the Basin in Wellington.

digrar

01-13-2011, 06:00 PM

Bollocks. You guys are supposed to have incredible depth of players from all academies etc. You should have been able to field a side that, while green, would have been quite talented.

I don't know what happened but I suspect complacency.

I used to think that, that the domestic comp had all these top line players that would get a game in most other national teams. But they're all gone.

Zorro C9

01-13-2011, 06:23 PM

I used to think that, that the domestic comp had all these top line players that would get a game in most other national teams. But they're all gone.

Then that's a real shame. You always knew that playing India or Australia would be a test of your mettle if they fielded their A teams.

Jesus H Christ that is blasphemy for a Kiwi to not like Rugby :)

Better than the Tall Blacks WTF

I am assuming you mean John Wright? If so I used to enjoy watching him play whenever they were at the Basin in Wellington.

Yup John Wright. He did wonders for India. I'm a bit young to remember him playing ;) but I've seen videos and whatnot. If we could have another Lance Cairns, John Wright and Richard Hadlee we'd do well. Ryder is the closest thing but that's some massively unrealised potential right now.

Toddy1

01-13-2011, 06:28 PM

If we could have another Lance Cairns, John Wright and Richard Hadlee we'd do well.

I remember watching Andrew Jones, John Wright, Martin Crowe, Jeff Crowe, John Bracewell, Dipak Patel, Martin Sneddon, Ewan Chatfield, Richard Hadlee, Ian Smith, Ken Rutherford, Danny Morrison etc they were awesome

Zorro C9

01-13-2011, 06:33 PM

I remember watching most of that list play, the golden years.

Toddy1

01-13-2011, 06:36 PM

I think overall the standard of player is not as strong as it was during the World Cup Years - all of the teams were strong and competitive.

Quietscheentchen

01-13-2011, 06:41 PM

Just found out that Malcolm Douglas dies last year in september :(
Was he very popular down there?

Darklord

01-13-2011, 06:47 PM

3 of the best cricketers of all time and 2 of the better cricketers in the last 20 years left the team. No test playing national team could suffer that without some form of collapse.

Only to an extent, IMHO. They were not even putting up a fight in the Ashes. I see a lot of opinions in the media, blaming the control on sledging to the IPL.

Ponting's time is up?

Toddy1

01-13-2011, 06:47 PM

Just found out that Malcolm Douglas dies last year in september :(
Was he very popular down there?

MD was a living legend mate, very sadly missed

Toddy1

01-13-2011, 06:48 PM

Only to an extent. They were not even putting up a fight in the Ashes. I see a lot of opinions in the media, blaming the control on sledging to the IPL. Ponting's time is up?
On paper, Ponting is still the best batsman we have. He'll bounce back.

digrar

01-13-2011, 06:49 PM

Pretty popular, a lot more respected than Steve Irwin IMO. It was pretty big news when it happened.

Darklord

01-13-2011, 06:53 PM

On paper, Ponting is still the best batsman we have. He'll bounce back.

I hope so; as a spectator, before the worldcup and as an Indian, after the WC finals :).

Leaper

01-13-2011, 06:55 PM

I got a question for ya' all: Why isnt the Australian flag upside down?

BAF

01-13-2011, 06:58 PM

Just saw Australia's 10 most deadly animals on Nat geo. ****ing crazy stuff, you aussies have some huge balls living there ;)

CMNot

01-13-2011, 07:00 PM

Watching Ponting crumble has made a brutally sharp winter bearable. Classic case of a guy who can dish it out but doesn't like it coming back - he doesn't look like Christ without Warne, McGrath, Hayden, Gilchrist etc. etc. etc.

England have had a LOT of money pumped into cricket in the past ten years, with the ECBs deal with Sky in 2005 pushing it into riches. Success in sport is all about money and structure, it should be no surprise that a significant increase in spending from grass roots to elite level has equated in a distinct upswing in fortune. It has also accompanied a widening of cricket's appeal in England from a strictly upper middle class sport to a sport for a wider audience (coupled with global initiatives like T20 cricket).

Toddy1

01-13-2011, 07:04 PM

Watching Ponting crumble has made a brutally sharp winter bearable. Classic case of a guy who can dish it out but doesn't like it coming back

I don't think it is that at all, he's just in a form slump (he is lacking belief in his strokes, looks edgy for the first 10 overs, trying to play forward and getting caught when he used to let it go)- Lara had one, Tendulkar had one etc. The quality of the man will be shown if he can bounce back like they did.

P.S the wider appeal will melt like the winter snow if you guys start losing like you used too ;)

Toddy1

01-13-2011, 07:06 PM

I got a question for ya' all: Why isnt the Australian flag upside down?

See BAF's comment

Zorro C9

01-13-2011, 07:10 PM

Not a huge fan of T20. It's OK to watch but it's all about slogging more than anything else. No real tactics or anything involved.

I suppose that appeals to the masses though.

Toddy1

01-13-2011, 07:17 PM

Not a huge fan of T20. It's OK to watch but it's all about slogging more than anything else. No real tactics or anything involved.

I suppose that appeals to the masses though.

I think for class players like Clarke and Ponting, it really ****s them up when they play T20 and it takes them time to get back into the swing of things, so to speak....however Tendulkar manages just fine with all forms of the game, so it's no real excuse.

CMNot

01-13-2011, 07:18 PM

P.S the wider appeal will melt like the winter snow if you guys start losing like you used too ;)

Not likely, everyone's just cottoned on to what the social elites kept quiet; cricket is one of the few sports that is open to fat drunk ****s. What's not to like?

It is more than form for Ponting, you're focusing on his presently dismal batting. His Captaincy was woeful throughout; set poor fields, poor bowling rotations, chucking a fit when things weren't going his way. Ignore the fact that England reached the final of the WC in '07, and our rugby team reflects what someone has said about your cricket team - you just can't replace genuine, World Class players and 'once in a generation types' overnight.

The Botham's, Hill's, Senna's, Thorpe's, Maradona's only tend to come round once per generation. Australian cricket had probably four or five at one time - in the same team! Anything that followed that was going to be truly up against it.

Not a huge fan of T20. It's OK to watch but it's all about slogging more than anything else. No real tactics or anything involved.

I'm a Test match kind of guy, used to sit round the radio with my Grandad and have never looked back. However, a day out at a T20 tournie can be pretty awesome. You could see four or six teams featuring some of the worlds best cricketers in one place. Plus, like all forms of cricket, it involves beer and picnic hampers. Which equal happy days.

armored_diplomacy

01-13-2011, 07:18 PM

What are the most common cars and 4 x 4 trucks in Australia?

Toddy1

01-13-2011, 07:23 PM

The Botham's, Hill's, Senna's, Thorpe's, Maradona's only tend to come round once per generation. Australian cricket had probably four or five at one time - in the same team! Anything that followed that was going to be truly up against it.

It's always the same though, our Rugby team went through it a little bit as well. I think genuinely the only team in the world at any sport that continues to replace class with class is the All Blacks.

I think the attitude of the whole team sucked during the Ashes, we have become the England of yester year, can't bat, can't bowl and can't catch. Englands fielding I thought was outstanding and the fight was there for all to see...Michelle Johnson should also focus more on line and length than sledging when he is getting pummeled to all corners of the ground.

Its a double blow for me as well CMN, I was born in Scotland :(

Toddy1

01-13-2011, 07:24 PM

What are the most common cars and 4 x 4 trucks in Australia?

Sorry re work trucks Ford or Holden utes, although the Hilux gets around a fair bit as well

Cars varies depending on where you live, a lot of Asian and European cars here in Sydney

DivingEngineer

01-13-2011, 07:29 PM

What are the most common cars and 4 x 4 trucks in Australia?

Holden(GM) and Ford for passenger/family cars. However toyota is getting a bigger slice of the market each year with the whole Hybrid thingo.

As for 4wds its pretty much Toyota and Nissan with the majority, with Landrover/Jeep/Mitsubishi etc etc being less sort after as they generally dont handle the conditions as well as Toyota or Nissan.

In the cities there is a growing mentaility of getting a euro car to do the whole 'my ****s this big' casue i can afford a highly complex and Impractical car thats going to break down and cost me sh*tloads to fix thing.

armored_diplomacy

01-13-2011, 07:31 PM

Sorry re work trucks Ford or Holden utes, although the Hilux gets around a fair bit as well

Cars varies depending on where you live, a lot of Asian and European cars here in Sydney

Holden(GM) and Ford for passenger/family cars. However toyota is getting a bigger slice of the market each year with the whole Hybrid thingo.

As for 4wds its pretty much Toyota and Nissan with the majority, with Landrover/Jeep/Mitsubishi etc etc being less sort after as they generally dont handle the conditions as well as Toyota or Nissan.

In the cities there is a growing mentaility of getting a euro car to do the whole 'my ****s this big' casue i can afford a highly complex and Impractical car thats going to break down and cost me sh*tloads to fix thing.

Thanks guys; seems like Toyota´s truks are everywhere.

Zorro C9

01-13-2011, 07:32 PM

I think for class players like Clarke and Ponting, it really ****s them up when they play T20 and it takes them time to get back into the swing of things, so to speak....however Tendulkar manages just fine with all forms of the game, so it's no real excuse.

It shouldn't do though, they just have to go out and hit the ball. It's hardly a life change.

That said, Tendulkar is a freak of nature. I wish he'd defect :D

digrar

01-13-2011, 07:35 PM

I got a question for ya' all: Why isnt the Australian flag upside down?

Because we're not in distress.

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/1784/imgp1665f.jpg

Quietscheentchen

01-13-2011, 07:52 PM

MD was a living legend mate, very sadly missed

Pretty popular, a lot more respected than Steve Irwin IMO. It was pretty big news when it happened.

He was more unknown here in Germany, but alongside Rob Bredl, i found him to be far more entertaining and educational with a more serious style than Irwin shouting and jumping around in the bushes. Loved his dog.

Toddy1

01-13-2011, 07:56 PM

i found him to be far more entertaining and educational with a more serious style than Irwin shouting and jumping around in the bushes.

Even MD compared Steve Irwin to a used car salesman, trying to sell everything down the camera.

They both did wonderful things for the interest of wildlife though and that can never be a bad thing regardless of the styles in presenting it.

Quietscheentchen

01-13-2011, 08:08 PM

^^
Indeed, but still i prefered the episodes with Bredl and Douglas.

Sandgroper

01-13-2011, 08:55 PM

A good news story from Down Under.
http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/offduty-officer-disarmed-knife-wielding-thugs-20110113-19pqg.html

An off-duty police officer, formerly of the organised crime squad, used his martial arts training to disarm four attackers in Claremont early Monday morning.

The men were wielding the wooden handle belonging to a tomahawk-style axe and a knife when they approached him on a footpath leading away from the Claremont train station.

The 49-year-old officer, who stands about 198cm tall and weighing 120kg, was able to fight off his attackers and was relatively unharmed, with only minor cuts and bruises.

Macs.

01-13-2011, 08:59 PM

^^
Indeed, but still i prefered the episodes with Bredl and Douglas.

Rob Bredl was on some German show some time ago, his parents are Austrian immigrants and he still speaks German.

Pretty funny to hear him talk.

From Australia to Austria. His parents didn't like change.

Paul85

01-14-2011, 10:56 AM

come over and enlist... that'll keep you here until you get citizenship, you can even have a new name, just be sure to add a "Y" on the end when introducing yourself - Paully!!!

hey mate, i just checked out the ADF recruiting policy & they won't accept me since i don't have the Australian Citizenship neither do i have a military background.

too bad ey!!!

digrar

01-14-2011, 04:36 PM

come over and enlist... that'll keep you here until you get citizenship, you can even have a new name, just be sure to add a "Y" on the end when introducing yourself - Paully!!!

They're not taking on to many permanent residents these days. Pretty much need to have your citizenship first, or have an in need skill with prior service as a SNCO or Captain and above officer.

TheEvian100

01-14-2011, 04:38 PM

1. Why is my Fosters brewed in the UK? (I'm out of money for better..)

2. Is Fosters something to be proud down there?

Sandgroper

01-14-2011, 07:15 PM

1. Why is my Fosters brewed in the UK? (I'm out of money for better..)

2. Is Fosters something to be proud down there?

1. Because no one here drinks it.

2. See above.

BAF

01-14-2011, 07:17 PM

so are the womens hot? and do you guys ever kidnap a New Zeelander just to make fun of him and then toss him back when he cries?

Sandgroper

01-14-2011, 07:20 PM

so are the womens hot?

Only the hot ones

and do you guys ever kidnap a New Zeelander just to make fun of him and then toss him back when he cries

No need to kidnap New Zealanders. There's enough over here that a trip to the local dole office provides ample opportunities to make fun of them.

Navel Lint

01-14-2011, 07:26 PM

Serious question. Who in your opinion has done the most abroad, culturally for Australia?

BAF

01-14-2011, 07:31 PM

Serious question. Who in your opinion has done the most abroad, culturally for Australia?

I know that one!!! Hugh jackman, he was the Wolverine!

Navel Lint

01-14-2011, 07:40 PM

I would say Paul Hogan. Only because I liked the Croc. Dundee movies growing up, back when movies were better. Kind of a nostalgic time of movies for me, my childhood and all.:roll:

BAF

01-14-2011, 07:44 PM

yeah i forgot about him, hmm maybe they can share first place?

digrar

01-14-2011, 09:42 PM

Serious question. Who in your opinion has done the most abroad, culturally for Australia?

I know that one!!! Hugh jackman, he was the Wolverine!

Depends on what you define culture as. As artists, AC/DC have probably done more than everyone else, Hoges, Mel Gibson, Russel Crow and Jackman have all sold a lot of movie tickets, we've had some decent opera singers, Dame Nellie Melba and dame Joan Sutherland spring to mind, but most of us would probably think our culture is more the beach and sport, we've got boat loads of top line surfers and sporting stars, Don Bradman dominated a team sport like few others ever, he was like Michael Jordan time 3 in his sport of cricket. Margaret Court won 62 Grand Slam tennis titles, Heather McKay was undefeated at squash for 20 years, winning 16 British Opens along the way.

Navel Lint

01-14-2011, 09:44 PM

Fvck me, I cant beleive I didnt think of ACDC.:cantbeli:They win, hands down.

B_706K

01-14-2011, 09:45 PM

Nah surely it's gotta be Mel Gibson...

digrar

01-14-2011, 09:56 PM

Mel is American, Russell is a Kiwi, Hugh Jackman is barely Australian, his parents were recent immigrants from the UK.

Elliott70

01-14-2011, 10:20 PM

It shouldn't do though, they just have to go out and hit the ball. It's hardly a life change.

No. In test cricket they pick which ball to hit, not try and smack the cover off everything. Huge mental adjustment.

Elliott70

01-14-2011, 10:22 PM

Mel is American, Russell is a Kiwi, Hugh Jackman is barely Australian, his parents were recent immigrants from the UK.

Even Pharlap was a Kiwi.

Zorro C9

01-15-2011, 02:02 AM

Mel is American, Russell is a Kiwi, Hugh Jackman is barely Australian, his parents were recent immigrants from the UK.

Crowe isn't a Kiwi, he's all yours.

Zorro C9

01-15-2011, 02:03 AM

No. In test cricket they pick which ball to hit, not try and smack the cover off everything. Huge mental adjustment.

So then how do they cope going from tests to ODIs? It's not a huge mental adjustment, hence why they get a week between the tests and everything else.

Elliott70

01-15-2011, 04:01 AM

So then how do they cope going from tests to ODIs? It's not a huge mental adjustment, hence why they get a week between the tests and everything else.

I mean going from T20 to tests and ODI'ds to tests takes more mental application and discipline. Obviously having to hang around and bat longer, watching the ball more and selecting which one to hit. All of which the current Aussie test team is having a lot of trouble with.:)

It is easy the other way, just hang the bat out and try to wack everything. Watsons inning in the 1st T20 the other night was good example of breaking the shackles.

digrar

01-15-2011, 04:34 AM

Crowe isn't a Kiwi, he's all yours.

Low blow...

Kilgor

01-15-2011, 04:51 AM

so are the womens hot?

To be honest, most of the "hot" chicks here are foreigners.

Sandgroper

01-15-2011, 05:51 AM

To be honest, most of the "hot" chicks here are foreigners.

On the other hand, you do live in Queensland.

BAF

01-15-2011, 07:04 AM

On the other hand, you do live in Queensland.

lol whats up with Queensland?

@Digrar: I cant believe i forgot AC/DC, shame on me.

Paul85

01-15-2011, 12:47 PM

Question: is AUSFIS a legit organization in Australia?

anyway, i got a phone call today since i applied for the Australian Skilled Migration Program, & they took a lot of info regarding my academic backrgound as well as my profesional skills & background. they are going to study my case & see if i am eligible to get the migration visa to Australia (i need to get 120 points!!!) so fingers crossed & hopefully i'll get accepted to proceed with the program. i'm gona call the Australian Embassy on monday to take some info (because they are closed for the weekend). they said it should take me between 6 to 18 months!!!! too much eh!!!

anyway, wish me luck guys cause if i get accepted ... i'm pretty sure that my entire life will change :)

Elliott70

01-15-2011, 06:05 PM

BAF

01-15-2011, 06:49 PM

I see they need alot of nurses in Australia, maybe i schould apply to once i graduate :p

Bushranger

01-15-2011, 06:53 PM

I see they need alot of nurses in Australia, maybe i schould apply to once i graduate :p

Yep we always need nurses here, unfortunately they are over worked & underpaid.

BAF

01-15-2011, 06:55 PM

Yep we always need nurses here, unfortunately they are over worked & underpaid.

Hmmmm the site says those visas are given priority. But the only way i would consider doing it would be under good circumstances, and by the way you tell me those circumstances arent optimal.

Bushranger

01-15-2011, 07:03 PM

BAF

01-15-2011, 07:42 PM

I imagine it would be given priority, You could work in the private health care system & it may not be so bad but in the public system all staff are over worked thats just the system, it need some serious help.

here is a link about a current nursing issue.
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/nurses-shut-hospital-beds-in-lastditch-attempt-to-reinstate-talks-on-staffing-ratios-20110104-19f59.html

It seems to be like that all over the world, and its only going to get worse. If i want i could go work wherever i want, and i would probably be overworked everywere to :p The only place that is still difficult to get into with a nursing degree is the USA.

Bushranger

01-15-2011, 07:44 PM

Dont worry about the US, Come to Oz you''ll have a better life here.

BAF

01-15-2011, 07:47 PM

Dont worry about the US, Come to Oz you''ll have a better life here.

It does seem like a cool and interesting place, but it also looks kind of dangerous :p All those animals that can kill you, maybe its not for you guys, but for an inexperienced european dude like me it is something to worry about ;)

TheEvian100

01-15-2011, 07:49 PM

Dont worry about the US, Come to Oz you''ll have a better life here.

How's the snow quality down there?

On a serious note, I could live there. 100% the place is more or less like home, in terms of weather.

Bushranger

01-15-2011, 07:49 PM

Nothing to worry about at all, you just learn to live with them.

As for the snow its ok but nothing to rave about, last season was pretty good though. Any keen snow lovers go to NZ or Japan.

BLUE THOR

01-15-2011, 09:10 PM

Drop bears, on his first trip to the Blue Mountains he'll be done...

The missus has been applying for a defacto/ spouse visa for a year, they are still buggering us around, so be prepared to wait...

Sandgroper

01-16-2011, 12:10 AM

Drop bears, on his first trip to the Blue Mountains he'll be done...

The missus has been applying for a defacto/ spouse visa for a year, they are still buggering us around, so be prepared to wait...

She'll probably get the visa in time for your first grandchild's wedding...

digrar

01-16-2011, 03:27 AM

Question: is AUSFIS a legit organization in Australia?

http://www.ausfis.org/

Australian Immigration Online Application Services is a private entity and is not a governmental agency and is owned and operated by ausfis.org.

Never heard of them before, but seeing as I'm not in the immigration business, that's hardly surprising.

Try this site, doesn't look good.

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=660020

Hando

01-16-2011, 03:55 AM

I see they need alot of nurses in Australia, maybe i schould apply to once i graduate :p

Express an interest in a tree change...

If you are happy to work in the bush, your application may be processed even quicker...

Kilgor

01-16-2011, 04:10 AM

It does seem like a cool and interesting place, but it also looks kind of dangerous :p All those animals that can kill you, maybe its not for you guys, but for an inexperienced european dude like me it is something to worry about ;)

Nothing to worry about.

The sun and over drinking are the only things to worry about.

Paul85

01-17-2011, 04:01 AM

Never heard of them before, but seeing as I'm not in the immigration business, that's hardly surprising.

Try this site, doesn't look good.

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=660020

Not good at all!!! :(

anyway, i trully thank you for your help mate, it really helped me :)

LOL, i think the expression "Australia screwed my ars" isn't a figure of speech in my case anymore since i beleive that i got scammed & screwed big time :D ... sh*tty luck i say but still ... my ars & pocket are hurting me big time! :p

Navel Lint

02-01-2011, 05:15 AM

How much would a bowl of Stephanie Rice cost me?

digrar

02-01-2011, 05:26 AM

It depends on how long it's been since she's made a massive **** up by posting on twitter without thinking. Get her after she's just offended all the homo******s in the country and her stock drops quite quickly.

Scriptable

02-01-2011, 05:31 AM

so are the womens hot?
Every time I return to Aus. the women seem to have expanded in volume. Maybe its fluid retention from living in the upside-down part of the world?

Navel Lint

02-01-2011, 05:33 AM

BLUE THOR

02-01-2011, 08:29 AM

Lets me know when it hits rock bottom.

Theres Basmati Rice... not sure where she's from, or if its trans-gender and hangs out at the Cross, but its cheap and nasty

Molli

02-01-2011, 08:49 AM

Does pop music exist in Australia? The reason I ask this is because whenever there's any music playing on either Neighbours or Home and Away it's always muzak (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elevator_music) - never have I heard any 'real' music. Is this the reason why the likes of Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan and Natalie Imbruglia are always over here? Is there no market for their music back home?

wagon

02-01-2011, 02:52 PM