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Title: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 04, 2010, 01:44:47 AM
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Of course the thread is open to all nationalities as we don't discriminate. The bar is open 24 hours a day and the drinks are free. It's for all things Australian. Jokes, news stories, sport, friendly rivalries anything at all. If it involves an Aussie, this is the place to post about it.

Now where the heck is SC, so he can cut the ribbon to declare this place open. I'm thirsty. (http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/17.gif)                                           
                                                                         
                                                                                     
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 04, 2010, 02:03:40 AM
As usual you are way behind the times my friend. I have already drunk the first beer in celebration of this thread. Ummm well was that for some thing else, I can't remember. Old age an all.

Let the games/wise cracks and friendly stories begin.

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Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 04, 2010, 02:09:11 AM
WHOO HOO!

Let's plug in the jukebox.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsDpznl8eIs
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 04, 2010, 07:36:26 AM
Sounds like a great thread to me.   O0

If the grog is FREE then I'll shout the next round.

So when do we have the first meeting when we declare war on non drinkers and Aussie bashers?


You two are so trusting making me treasurer.  If I can get in enough funds I will be on the first plane home and the folk of Hazelbrook in the Blue Mountains had better watch out. 

Australia you ROCK.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/cc/State_badge_of_New_South_Wales.svg/100px-State_badge_of_New_South_Wales.svg.png)  TOP STATE!
(http://cache-media.britannica.com/eb-media//76/2976-004-E5A13A7D.gif)    How nice this looks. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 04, 2010, 08:01:23 AM
Congratulations,  I'l get my Rolf Harris records out and drink to that! (http://mail.tools.sky.com/mail/e/sky_com.983)

Can I be a member please because i've got a cousin who lives in Perth? ;)


You did say,"It's for all things Australian. Jokes, news stories, sport, friendly rivalries anything at all. If it involves an Aussie, this is the place to post about it".


A Man has an interview for immigration into Australia. The interviewer says to him: "Do you have a police record?" "What?" replies the man. "Do you still need one to get in?"  ;D ;D



The seven dwarfs went off to work in the mine one day, while Snow White stayed at home to do the housework and cook their lunch.

However when she went to the mine to deliver their lunches, she found there had been a cave-in, and there was no sign of the dwarfs.

Tearfully she yelled in to the mine entrance: "hello - is anyone there. Can anyone hear me".

A voice floated up from the bowels of the mine:

" Australia will win The Ashes"

"Thank god" said Snow White "at least Dopey's still alive"


 ;D ;D ;D ;D Sorry;)

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 04, 2010, 08:07:32 AM
Well after those jokes and the fact you are related to a sandgroper we might have to hold a meeting at the pub to decided membership rules.   ^-^
Will talk to the others and let you know.  :-\
No worries mate we will get back to you. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Christopher on October 04, 2010, 11:18:02 AM
Funny jokes, twomules! ;D

Random memory here: back in the 4th grade, I remember doing a report/presentation over the Tasmanian Devil. I remember thinking I wouldn't want to happen upon one of those little fellas!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 04, 2010, 12:46:44 PM
Cheers, Christopher. :)

The Tasmanian devil,  Wow!  That does look nasty, I also wouldn't want to come across one of these little fellas! :o

(http://www.scienceline.eu/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/the-Tasmanian-devil.jpg)

http://www.scienceline.eu/2009/07/scientists-sprint-to-save-tasmanian-devil/
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 04, 2010, 01:25:39 PM
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01730/mark-webber_1730045c.jpg)

Mark Webber considers Ferrari's Fernando Alonso to be his main threat in Japan. Let's hope he can stay in front!

It would be fantastic if Mark wins The Formula One World Drivers' Championship :) 

I am a Jenson Fan and it's very unlikely he will  retain his F1 drivers' title, So I hope Webber can win it  this year O0

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/formulaone/8037349/F1-Japanese-Grand-Prix-Red-Bulls-Mark-Webber-bullish-about-Suzuka-prospects.html
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 04, 2010, 10:44:19 PM
The State fit for royalty.

(http://www.victoriaday.org.au/graphics/flag.gif)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 04, 2010, 10:53:13 PM
The Tasmanian devil,  Wow!  That does look nasty, I also wouldn't want to come across one of these little fellas! :o

(http://www.scienceline.eu/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/the-Tasmanian-devil.jpg)

http://www.scienceline.eu/2009/07/scientists-sprint-to-save-tasmanian-devil/

Whoa!! I thought he had five legs for minute. :o
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 04, 2010, 10:58:40 PM
Can I be a member please because I've got a cousin who lives in Perth? ;)

All members of the board not born in Australia are Honorary members. To be a fully fledged member with all the perks that come with it, you have to born and bred down under, or you can slip a brown paper bag under the table to Lin. Make sure there's more than just air in the bag too.  ^-^
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 04, 2010, 11:02:03 PM
The State fit for royalty.

(http://www.victoriaday.org.au/graphics/flag.gif)

Are there a lot of Queens in Victoria? ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 04, 2010, 11:15:40 PM
Are there a lot of Queens in Victoria? ;)

Ha....not as many as that other state that has that big parade.  Which state is that, SK?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 04, 2010, 11:22:49 PM
Damn.

I'm started to feel like Jerry Seinfeld whenever Newman outwitted him too many times. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 04, 2010, 11:48:20 PM
I'm started to feel like Jerry Seinfeld whenever Newman outwitted him too many times. :D

"jambalaya"
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 04, 2010, 11:59:03 PM
"jambalaya"

(http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/ic/blogs/channelsurfing/uploaded_images/sein-newman-731303.bmp)

"Southern Caaaaaat"




Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 05, 2010, 12:02:14 AM
Getting back to all things Aussie.

What's everyones favorite All Time Aussie TV show?

Anyone can answer this as I'm sure with those things hurtling through space we have the capability of transmitting TV shows on the other side of the world.

Mine is Skippy.

I just loved how he could open doors with his paws. One genius marsupial, that one.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 05, 2010, 12:16:55 AM
"Southern Caaaaaat"

 ;D ;D ;D

Getting back to all things Aussie.

What's everyones favorite All Time Aussie TV show?


Gotta love Skippy, mine was the Paul Hogan show. I'll never forget the way he toasted bread with a gas torch. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 05, 2010, 01:03:58 AM
I loved the Paul Hogan Show and In Melbourne Tonight with Graham Kerr.    Skippy too, Australia's answer to Lassie.

All members of the board not born in Australia are Honorary members. To be a fully fledged member with all the perks that come with it, you have to born and bred down under, or you can slip a brown paper bag under the table to Lin. Make sure there's more than just air in the bag too.  ^-^

I will accept any currency but it has to be enough to make it worth our while and to start off the slush fund to get me home.  :D


Are there a lot of Queens in Victoria? ;)





Ha....not as many as that other state that has that big parade.  Which state is that, SK?

Yeah but many of them are visiting from the Southern areas!!!!!  However NSW even has the best queens.  :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 05, 2010, 07:16:28 AM
What's everyones favorite All Time Aussie TV show?

Well it's certainly not Prisoner Cell Block H ;)

I also loved Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. Yes, Skippy was a super-intelligent kangaroo who knew when things were wrong.
She had that incredible ability to tell her master exactly what was going on using just her normal animal speech. ;D ;D

Australia's answer to Lassie

Lin, the stories were also the same..Someone falls down a well or off a cliff and the dog or the Kangaroo goes to get help.. Wow! even Flipper the dolphin couldn't do that! :D ;D ;D

I also enjoyed watching The Paul Hogan Show in the 1980s on Channel 4 in the U.K. :)

I've also spend many good hours with the kids on a saturday morning,(when they were younger)watching the Wiggles and dancing along with Dorothy the Dinosaur.  ;D


I will accept any currency but it has to be enough to make it worth our while and to start off the slush fund to get me home.  :


Mules don't carry any cash. will 8 Silver Horseshoes be enough to make it worth-while? ;) 


Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 05, 2010, 08:24:36 AM

Mules don't carry any cash. will 8 Silver Horseshoes be enough to make it worth-while? ;) 


Well as it is you 2M I guess we could make an exception.   You have a little of Aussie humour in your make up.   However silver horse (mule) shoes are not enough to get me home so I will write an IOU for solid gold mule shoes that you can sign thereby allowing you to be a little highier than an honorary member of the Aussie community.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 05, 2010, 09:53:05 AM
Well as it is you 2M I guess we could make an exception.   You have a little of Aussie humour in your make up.   

Thanks! Lin :)

I will write an IOU for solid gold mule shoes that you can sign thereby allowing you to be a little highier than an honorary member of the Aussie community.  ;D ;D ;D

Thanks, but I don't think I can sign it..  I have tried doing my signature and I can't write :(    The pen keeps falling out of my hooves :D

Do you want my hoof print? ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on October 05, 2010, 11:09:19 AM
How about your mule print!  :D

(http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/7321/mule.jpg)

http://www.burningahole.co.uk/buy/churches_perseus_mule_black_size_9_john_lewis_men_s_footwear/239957/
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 05, 2010, 02:07:03 PM
How about your mule print!  :D

(http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/7321/mule.jpg)

http://www.burningahole.co.uk/buy/churches_perseus_mule_black_size_9_john_lewis_men_s_footwear/239957/


 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Yup a mule print will do fine. :) :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 05, 2010, 02:31:50 PM
Excellent KC!  You're clever and funny ;D ;D

£75 pound for a pair of slippers.. I only pay a tenner >:(

More Aussie jokes ;)

What do you call an Aussie who scores well in an IQ test ?    A cheat. ;)


Sheila walked into the kitchen to find Bruce stalking around with a fly swatter.
"What are you doing?" She asked.
"Hunting Flies" He responded.
"Oh. Killing any?" She asked.
"Yep, 3 males, 2 Females," he replied.
Intrigued, she asked. "How can you tell them apart?"
He responded, "3 were on a beer can, 2 were on the phone."
 ;D ;D ;D ;D

What do you call a boomerang that doesn't come back?   A stick ;)




Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 05, 2010, 02:33:57 PM

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Yup a mule print will do fine. :) :)
Thanks Lin O0  ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 06, 2010, 12:48:19 AM
What do you call an Aussie who scores well in an IQ test ?    A cheat. ;)

Very thin ice with that one 2M. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 06, 2010, 12:52:00 AM
Yup a mule print will do fine. :) :)

You what happened to the last critter he gave his print to.  :o


(http://a.imageshack.us/img804/4338/tarantula7.png)

Screencap from the DVD, Two Mules For Sister Sara
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 06, 2010, 04:30:29 AM
Very thin ice with that one 2M. :D

Sorry SK :-[      That was a bit below the belt joking about your IQ..   I apologize to all Aussies on the board :(

By The Way, Did You Know a belt is a flexible band or strap, typically made of leather or heavy cloth and it can be worn around the waist. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 06, 2010, 04:55:36 AM
You what happened to the last critter he gave his print to.  :o


(http://a.imageshack.us/img804/4338/tarantula7.png)

Screencap from the DVD, Two Mules For Sister Sara

It wasn't my fault, blame Clint..   He has got an obsession with Spiders ;)

He once blew up a giant Tarantula and I have seen him many times fighting with some Black Widows :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 06, 2010, 05:00:23 AM
I have seen him many times fighting with some Black Widows :D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 07, 2010, 10:26:54 PM
Well it's after 4pm here down under, so it's officially the weekend!!

The footy season has finished so this weekend it's the Bathurst 500 car race. The most gruelling endurance race for touring cars in the world I read somewhere long ago in the dear dim past.

What is a touring car anyway? I thought it was something you went on vacation in.

I'm not a rev head so it's not my thing but I'll probably watch a bit in the club Sunday afternoon after another woeful 18 holes I'm sure.

Oh, time the first drink of the weekend. Anyone else sitting at the bar or am I here on my Pat Malone?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 07, 2010, 10:32:12 PM
Well it's after 4pm here down under, so it's officially the weekend!!

The footy season has finished so this weekend it's the Bathurst 500 car race. The most gruelling endurance race for touring cars in the world I read somewhere long ago in the dear dim past.


Oh, time the first drink of the weekend. Anyone else sitting at the bar or am I here on my Pat Malone?

Yeah it's a great race. I can't watch the whole thing but I usually have the tv on the whole time and catch bits of it.

I'll join you for a beer SK. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 07, 2010, 10:39:23 PM
I'll join you for a beer SK. :)

Cool. 8)

I didn't feel like talking to Pat. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on October 07, 2010, 10:58:32 PM
Oh, time the first drink of the weekend. Anyone else sitting at the bar or am I here on my Pat Malone?

I didn't feel like talking to Pat. :D

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4c/Pat-malone.jpg) ;)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4c/Pat-malone.jpg
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on October 07, 2010, 10:59:40 PM
Seriously, "Pat Malone" figures to be Cockney rhyming slang. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 07, 2010, 11:18:56 PM
And he played for the Yankees too. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on October 07, 2010, 11:24:27 PM
Pardon the thread hijack. While you're enjoying your beer, you might take a gander at this list of "Major League Baseball Players Born in Australia."

http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/birthplace.php?loc=Australia

The fellow on top, Grant Balfour, has an unfortunate name for a pitcher. If the pitcher "grants" (or throws, anyway) "Ball Four," it means the batter gets to take first base without benefit of a hit.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 07, 2010, 11:26:06 PM
I wonder what kind of alcohol bots like to drink, there's currently 28 crammed into the bar here at the moment. I spilled some beer out of a schooner getting back to the table.

Sorry SC that was your schooner, mine made it back full to the top. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 07, 2010, 11:28:03 PM
Pardon the thread hijack. While you're enjoying your beer, you might take a gander at this list of "Major League Baseball Players Born in Australia."

No Hijack harm done.

Any mention of Aussie's is welcome and encouraged. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 07, 2010, 11:32:42 PM
Looking at that list of baseballers. I would have thought there would have been more. There's a big gap between Joe Quinn finishing in 1901 till the next player in the mid 1980's.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 07, 2010, 11:35:41 PM
The bots high tailed it out of here when they saw SC's face when he got his beer only 3 quarters full. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 08, 2010, 12:40:23 AM
The bots high tailed it out of here when they saw SC's face when he got his beer only 3 quarters full. :D

 ;D I've still got plenty of beer. ;)

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 08, 2010, 05:54:47 AM
The ARDC Bathurst 1000 Touring Car Race was a must for me.   We used to go there every year and as we were non-driving members of the ARDC we could camp on the area in the centre of the course.  I know it has altered now but I am still interested in it.  In my day Alan Grice was one of the personalities.  He was renown for shunting other drivers.  I had a goat who used to butt me all the time so I called him Gricey.  :)   I liked the whole atmosphere up there and the race was fantastic.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/14/Bathurst_Racktrack_Holden_Corner.jpg/800px-Bathurst_Racktrack_Holden_Corner.jpg)   Hellfire Corner.  Mount Panorama.   The central area with the large tent is where we used to camp.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 08, 2010, 08:22:18 AM
Lin, Thanks for sharing your stories on the Bathurst Touring Car Race. 

I'm glad you had a great time at this historical event.. Well done!

I'm a huge fan of cars and motorsport in general, (which you already know) so It's fantastic When I get to read stuff like this.  O0

Which did you enjoy best, the F1 race at Adelaide or the Bathurst Touring Car Race?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 08, 2010, 09:38:33 AM
G'day,  this Aussie Thread is a beaut.. I Reckon it's Better than a poke in the eye with a burnt stick.  :D

Sorry I am still trying to learn the lingo.  ;D

I am curious to know which Aussie movies you all like the best. what are your top 5?  ???
 
These are my top 5 favourite Aussie movies.  :)

1, Mad Max 2:  The Road Warrior (1981)

2,  Australia (2008)

3, Gallipoli (1981)

4, Moulin Rouge! (2001)

5, "Crocodile" Dundee (1986)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 08, 2010, 05:05:57 PM
My favourite Aussie movies are in no particular order.

1. Australia (2008) (because of the stars)

2. The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.  (1994)

3.  Paperback Hero (1993)

4.  Breaker Morant (1979)

5.  The Dish (2000)

6.  Ned Kelly (2003)

7.  The Odd Angry Shot (1979)

8.  My Brilliant Career (1979)

9.  Mad Dog Morgan (1976)

10. Erskinville Kings (1998)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 08, 2010, 08:24:08 PM
The footy season has finished so this weekend it's the Bathurst 500 car race. 

You can tell I'm not a rev head, I couldn't even get the name of the race right and halved the length of the race.

Bathurst 1000. (I'm a little surprised SC didn't pick up on that and give it to me)  :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 08, 2010, 08:27:39 PM
Bugger, missed a golden opportunity. :-[
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 08, 2010, 08:35:24 PM
Getting back to the Aussie films, three films that I love that haven't been mentioned yet.


The Club (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080546/)

I'm sure this may be a favorite of SC's as well. A comedy about the struggles of an AFL club both on the field and in the boardroom. Jack Thompson, Graeme Kennedy are the stars.

Crackers (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119103/)

A Christmas comedy from the late 1990's. Warren Mitchell is a riot as the grandfather.

Dad And Dave: On Our Selection (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112775/)

Leo McKern, Joan Sutherland and Geoffry Rush before he hit the big time and became an Academy Award winner star as the quintessential Aussie family back in the day in the bush.

All comedies for some reason.  :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on October 08, 2010, 11:17:28 PM
Come on over, guys! You all are welcome to New York!  8)

(http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/2575/aussiebar.jpg)

'Course, by the time you go back, the place may look more like this ... a little bit out of focus!  :D

(http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/92/aussiebar2.jpg)

(West 38th Street, Manhattan, October 8, 2010.)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 08, 2010, 11:42:03 PM
Have you been in there KC?

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on October 09, 2010, 12:28:06 AM
Nope, I noticed it for the first time tonight. I'm not likely to wander in by myself, but if one of you boys would come over, we could check it out together! ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 09, 2010, 12:42:21 AM
I'm not likely to wander in by myself

I'm sure you'd be quite safe. We Aussie's are the friendliest bunch on the planet. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 09, 2010, 12:47:35 AM
http://www.theaustraliannyc.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

They have a website.

You gotta go in now KC. Kangaroo is back on the menu!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 09, 2010, 02:21:42 AM
We also have Aussie pubs called 'Walkabout' :)

I've been in the one at Doncaster. It was a G'day and a G'night :D

(http://www.donny.co.uk/Doncaster/ecards/images/Doncaster%20Pubs/61.jpg)

http://www.walkabout.eu.com/venues/Walkabout-Doncaster/
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 09, 2010, 02:28:03 AM
Formula 1 qualifying was called off for the first time in six years this morning as lashing rain washed out Saturday’s action at the Japanese Grand Prix. >:(

It was really bad and the red bull team had to make some changes to Mark Webber's F1 car.  ;)

(http://www.challengeandadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/red-bull.jpg)

http://www.challengeandadventure.com/archives/category/skippers-boats-and-records/boats/red-bull-exteme-sailling-team
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 09, 2010, 03:17:55 AM
Hey 2M  well spotted picture.    Looks like the qualifier will have to be on Sunday or Mark starts on pole as they will join the grid in their race results positions.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 09, 2010, 05:10:22 AM
Which did you enjoy best, the F1 race at Adelaide or the Bathurst Touring Car Race?

Well that is a difficult question 2M because they are so different.    I suppose the Bathurst became something we did often and the Adelaide Gran Prix was a one off.  The atmosphere at the GP was electric and the build up amazing.  Bathurst is not over in two hours or so as is an F1 race.  The camping and the BBQ's plus meeting up with old friends makes it a weekend to remember.  I met some of the drivers, something you are not usually lucky enough to do at an F1 event.  The feeling at Bathurst is more of a holiday weekend away with a fantstic touring car road race thrown in for good measure.  In my day if you arrived on the Friday it was possible to drive round the course.  Amazing to think you were driving the same track as the racing drivers. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 09, 2010, 08:31:43 AM
Hey 2M  well spotted picture.    Looks like the qualifier will have to be on Sunday or Mark starts on pole as they will join the grid in their race results positions.

Lin, I have just heard that if no qualifying session is possible ahead of the race the cars will start in numerical order.

This means Jenson would be on pole :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 09, 2010, 08:40:42 AM
Well that is a difficult question 2M because they are so different.    I suppose the Bathurst became something we did often and the Adelaide Gran Prix was a one off.  The atmosphere at the GP was electric and the build up amazing.  Bathurst is not over in two hours or so as is an F1 race.  The camping and the BBQ's plus meeting up with old friends makes it a weekend to remember.  I met some of the drivers, something you are not usually lucky enough to do at an F1 event.  The feeling at Bathurst is more of a holiday weekend away with a fantstic touring car road race thrown in for good measure.  In my day if you arrived on the Friday it was possible to drive round the course.  Amazing to think you were driving the same track as the racing drivers. :)

Thanks Lin. O0

I very much appreciate your thoughts on this, cheers. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on October 09, 2010, 09:46:13 AM
http://www.theaustraliannyc.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

They have a website.

You gotta go in now KC. Kangaroo is back on the menu!!
And, look ...

Quote
We also have 20 large TVs showing all the baseball playoffs!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 09, 2010, 11:03:26 AM
I can see it now. :)

KC sitting back, getting stuck into a Kangaroo steak with a schooner of Tooheys New, watching the Yankees win!!  :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 09, 2010, 07:09:51 PM
Melbourne-Vampire Capital >:D


(http://images.theage.com.au/2010/10/09/1976656/483990629-420x0.jpg)

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/from-out-of-the-shadows-vampires-step-into-the-light-20101009-16d3g.html (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/from-out-of-the-shadows-vampires-step-into-the-light-20101009-16d3g.html)

I was going to post this in the AFL thread thinking she was a Collingwood supporter. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 10, 2010, 03:12:13 AM
SC, She is quite scary. :o I'll be sleeping with the lights on tonight. :(

Quote
MELBOURNE vampire Kriss Poison drinks her husband's blood as an expression of love.

I thought Australians only drank Beer :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on October 10, 2010, 09:57:51 AM
I thought Australians only drank Beer :D

I thought Australian blood WAS beer! ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 10, 2010, 11:01:38 AM
I thought Australian blood WAS beer! ;)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

KC, I Guess that's why they call it Amber nec-k-tar due to all those Vampire bites >:D

All those Aussie Vampires will be out Celebrating New Year's eve on 31st December, Painting the Town red and singing Auld Fang Syne. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 10, 2010, 01:40:13 PM
Melbourne-Vampire Capital >:D

(http://images.theage.com.au/2010/10/09/1976656/483990629-420x0.jpg)

More like weirdo capital. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Christopher on October 10, 2010, 01:43:52 PM
I don't know, SK, she's sort of attractive in a freaky sorta way. ^-^ ;) ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 10, 2010, 01:57:09 PM
I don't know, SK, she's sort of attractive in a freaky sorta way.


(http://bestsmileys.com/fainting/1.gif)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 10, 2010, 03:15:31 PM
I think Christopher has got a point there. ^-^
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 10, 2010, 11:05:47 PM
So has anyone been watching the Commenwealth Games?

Is anyone interested?

I haven't seen much at all. The aussie's are doing well as they always do, but seriously, with all the hassles India had getting prepared, I think everyone but the diehards and family members of the competitors had had enough before it began.

From the little I have seen, there seems to be a lot of vacant seats at the venues. I saw a quick snippet of a tennis match and at a winning point, it sounded like four people clapping in the stands.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 10, 2010, 11:26:07 PM
I have seen bits on the news and when waiting for a program I want to watch.   I am happy to see Australia doing so well.   I do agree there are not many spectators and I can see India making a real loss on the Games.  People would be turned off by the reports of problems with the accommodation and safety threats.   Quite a few of the top sportsman and women have stayed away so the competition is not a good as it could have been. 

On a radio program I heard someone say that India could host the Olympic Games.  I don't see that happening now, nor them affording it.  Perhaps I am wrong but the reception to the Commonwealth Games has been quite poor.

Keep going Aussies and bring home the gold.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 10, 2010, 11:29:54 PM
So has anyone been watching the Commenwealth Games?

Hardly at all myself. Usually I watch bits here and there but yeah it's been a bit of a stuff up. At least most of the athletes are enjoying it now.

Btw. The Spell Check button is right next to the Preview button. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 10, 2010, 11:38:37 PM
Hardly at all myself. Usually I watch bits here and there but yeah it's been a bit of a stuff up. At least most of the athletes are enjoying it now.

Btw. The Spell Check button is right next to the Preview button. ;)

You are cheeky SC.  :D

Don't you think the mascot looks a bit like 'Tony Tiger' from Kellogg's Sugar Frosties?
(http://www.cwgdelhi2010.org/sites/default/files/imagecache/new_homepage_rotor/2010_CWG_002_Wallpaper-Rugby_O1_V1_0.jpg)             

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 10, 2010, 11:45:49 PM
You are cheeky SC.  :D

Who me? ??? ^-^

Do they still make Frosted Flakes? I can see the resemblance.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 10, 2010, 11:49:42 PM
Who me? ??? ^-^


Yes YOU.  ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D

Do they still make Frosted Flakes? I can see the resemblance.

(http://www2.kelloggs.com/ServeImage.aspx?BID=46151&MD5=83be57cbad622c4856f040eb412fc427&w=220)

"Yep I am still here." says Tony.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 10, 2010, 11:53:25 PM
Oh ok, I just make a beeline to the Weetbix or Crunchy Nut Cornflakes.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 10, 2010, 11:59:40 PM
Oh ok, I just make a beeline to the Weetbix or Crunchy Nut Cornflakes.

I only have porridge these days but I used to love Crunchy Nut Flakes.

(http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/public/-21HYpkMS4dTXuVGgQtWdhbOKl3KYl8eqsStBF5VSzBNT4spLWiWxHsTLMmD9xy8QV299SLs3vwGt00xecRsFdFKm3ggCq4cC_9-S_jsIyws3xox2CRZ9aQzNEFrtitoY37Ts_ABp9QA1afWADmQJACSjhDuecaa-QraiJ4I0w)    Versus.     (http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/public/RM_RhdHZN7veZkdd9RqigNTSHN-JWr2lJcFI6SxEkjpq5BCkaa50LI0_iHXk6KZTDbMjRc8J6G3gMkMB4_uPLoukhjuo08D6-HYL4EvuZUpJo3XgErWfS4DA0hGf9bqFBnFym1FXPg6ncrPfisM5j2OZgRq42dB0NWiFmTtYHjrXMrl6wDfSm7szsyE777GnaDXCVNYqm7rgCfDd)

For me in this chilly country Porridge has to win, even in the summer.   
I cheat though and buy the microwave one flavoured with Golden Syrup!!   Yum!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 11, 2010, 12:02:58 AM
Btw. The Spell Check button is right next to the Preview button. ;)

What was that Groucho Marx quote from Duck Soup?

Something like, "Me, getting grammar lessons from an illiterate!" :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 11, 2010, 12:10:56 AM
Well you spoke about trying to improve your memory. I thought you may have forgotten where the button was.  ???
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 11, 2010, 12:12:19 AM
What was that Groucho Marx quote from Duck Soup?

Something like, "Me, getting grammar lessons from an illiterate!" :D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D    True
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 11, 2010, 12:14:39 AM
It is possible with all the choices the spell check gives you that SK might still not get the right word,  however SC does use it.  I noticed today when I was looking to see who was online.  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 11, 2010, 12:17:48 AM
;D ;D ;D ;D    True

I just locked that away in the memory bank. >:D

Iusespellcheckallthetime.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 11, 2010, 12:22:05 AM
I just locked that away in the memory bank. >:D


Oh! No!   you can use that against me now.   :'( :'(
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 11, 2010, 12:35:10 AM
I just make a beeline to the Crunchy Nut Cornflakes.

Why doesn't this surprise me.

Emphasis on the "NUT". :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 11, 2010, 12:38:13 AM
(http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/public/RM_RhdHZN7veZkdd9RqigNTSHN-JWr2lJcFI6SxEkjpq5BCkaa50LI0_iHXk6KZTDbMjRc8J6G3gMkMB4_uPLoukhjuo08D6-HYL4EvuZUpJo3XgErWfS4DA0hGf9bqFBnFym1FXPg6ncrPfisM5j2OZgRq42dB0NWiFmTtYHjrXMrl6wDfSm7szsyE777GnaDXCVNYqm7rgCfDd)

Uncle Toby's not available in the UK, Lin?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 11, 2010, 12:41:41 AM
Why doesn't this surprise me.

Emphasis on the "NUT". :D

You'll keep!!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 11, 2010, 02:51:36 AM
Uncle Toby's not available in the UK, Lin?

Yes but I like the Quaker Oats better.   
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 11, 2010, 09:49:48 AM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/cgon288l-1.jpg?t=1286816655)

Two little boys ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 11, 2010, 09:52:56 AM
G'day 2M.   You are getting better at being an Aussie.  Love the joke.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 11, 2010, 10:28:49 AM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/cgon288l-1.jpg?t=1286816655)

Classic.  ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 11, 2010, 11:56:12 PM
In tribute to the passing of one great Australian.  :'(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwhiKxAGRjs
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 12, 2010, 12:05:56 AM
Joan. A Legend. An Inspiration. A Sweetheart.

A Lady.

I will never forget her smile and dignity.

RIP. :'(
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 12, 2010, 01:04:18 AM
As I said in the Obit thread I saw her in Sydney in The Merry Widow and thought she was wonderful. 

It is a sad loss she had an amazing voice.  From all the things I have ever heard and read about her was a lovely person too.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Aline on October 12, 2010, 06:21:25 AM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/cgon288l-1.jpg?t=1286816655)

;D ;D ;D
Nice socks, guys ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 12, 2010, 06:41:53 AM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/cgon288l-2.jpg?t=1286890461)

 ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Aline on October 12, 2010, 07:13:54 AM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/cgon288l-2.jpg?t=1286890461)

 ;) :D ;D

;D

Actually, I always check this thread but I don't have enough knowledge about the country to take part :-[
But well, I know SK and SC are from there and they rock so does singer Kylie Minogue whom I'm a fan ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 12, 2010, 07:26:46 AM
I also like Kylie Minogue :P

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/kyle-2.jpg?t=1286893331)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 12, 2010, 10:48:32 PM
Actually, I always check this thread but I don't have enough knowledge about the country to take part :-[

You're most welcome to join in the fun, Aline. 8)

You don't need any knowledge of the country to take part. Look at SC, President of the thread and he still thinks Victoria is the best state in the country. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 12, 2010, 10:52:48 PM
I also like Kylie Minogue :P

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/kyle-2.jpg?t=1286893331)

Hey 2M, you do know that the Lovely Miss Minogue hasn't been on Neighbours in over 20 years!! ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 12, 2010, 10:55:24 PM
Yes but we are a little behind with the episodes in the UK.   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 13, 2010, 12:47:12 AM
Hey 2M, you do know that the Lovely Miss Minogue hasn't been on Neighbours in over 20 years!! ;)

Sorry SK, I was Just Horsing Around. My favourite TV show is not Neeeebours, it's Muffin the Mule. ;)

(http://www.its-behind-you.com/images/muffinoldnew.jpg)

http://www.its-behind-you.com/puppetspantomime.html

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 13, 2010, 12:48:32 AM
Poor camera work and special effects there. I can still see the strings. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 13, 2010, 12:50:05 AM
(http://www.ahajokes.com/cartoon/aussieman.jpg)

Take away the fag in the bloke's mouth and it's the spitting image of me. (Still working in the beer gut) :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 13, 2010, 12:59:22 AM
Hey 2M, you do know that the Lovely Miss Minogue hasn't been on Neighbours in over 20 years!! ;)

Yes but we are a little behind with the episodes in the UK.   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Lin, that's so funny!   Your talent is truly wasted working behind the scenes in your latest play. You should really pursue doing stand up comedy as a career.  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 13, 2010, 01:06:49 AM
(http://www.ahajokes.com/cartoon/aussieman.jpg)

Take away the fag in the bloke's mouth and it's the spitting image of me. (Still working in the beer gut) :D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

I love all that Australian slang. It's much better than learning Spanish ;D 
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 13, 2010, 03:15:17 AM

You don't need any knowledge of the country to take part. Look at SC, President of the thread and he still thinks Victoria is the best state in the country. :D

I'm as dumb as a mule, I thought Victoria was a sponge cake. :D

(http://www.cakes-you-can-bake.com/images/victoria-sponge-cake.jpg)

http://www.cakes-you-can-bake.com/sponge-cake-recipe.html
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 15, 2010, 10:08:04 AM
Commonwealth Games: Australia finishes top.

Congratulations Australia!  O0

(http://img2.allvoices.com/thumbs/event/609/480/65180777-medals.jpg)

http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/7019113-commonwealth-games-australia-finishes-top
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 15, 2010, 10:08:43 AM
Lin, that's so funny!   Your talent is truly wasted working behind the scenes in your latest play. You should really pursue doing stand up comedy as a career.  ;D ;D ;D ;D

No chance.   ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 15, 2010, 10:10:51 AM
Commonwealth Games medal tally.

Australia 177.   Not bad for a bunch of Aussies.  Well done.   O0

Thanks for the congratulations 2M
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 15, 2010, 07:37:54 PM
India won more gold than England. Bwaaaaa haaaaa. ;D

Sorry 2M, thought I'd give SC a break and give it to someone else for a change. ;)

Although I must admit, it doesn't feel the same. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 15, 2010, 08:01:39 PM
 :-X
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 15, 2010, 11:32:33 PM
I know we have a cricket thread here but since this will be a discussion about the Australian captain Ricky Ponting, I'll post it here. I don't want to kick the guy when he's down but I agree with some comments in the paper this week that it's time he stood down from the captaincy. His form is woeful and heading into the Ashes series next month, trying to concentrate on your batting and captaining the side at the same time is not going to fix the problem.

Unfortunately the player they want to replace him with is struggling as well. A batting average in the single figures in the two tests in India didn't help Michael Clarke's cause. So I'm calling for a complete clean out of the team for the Ashes series. The Sheffield Shield has already strted down here so the players showing form in the next month should be chosen for the first test against the Poms in November. Of course it won't happen as it's like it always is. It's harder to get out of the team than it is to get in.

Who's with me?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 15, 2010, 11:42:24 PM
Remember Mark Taylor had a similar form slump but he turned it around.

Yeah maybe some surprise cullings might get some players to have a hard look at themselves.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 16, 2010, 02:45:07 AM
India won more gold than England. Bwaaaaa haaaaa. ;D

Sorry 2M, thought I'd give SC a break and give it to someone else for a change. ;)

Although I must admit, it doesn't feel the same. :D

Ha Ha. So funny!!!!  >:(

Watch you don't choke on your Birthday cake SK, with all that Laughing! ;) 
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 16, 2010, 02:50:11 AM
SK, Don't get too drunk tonight!  :D

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/aussie.gif?t=1287187124)

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 16, 2010, 03:07:21 AM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/aussie.gif?t=1287187124)

I love these cartoons 2M. O0

SC with his name tag. Is that so he doesn't forget his name? I thought I was the one with the bad memory? :D

How cool are those sunnies on 2M? Looks like he's been out partying before the party.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 16, 2010, 03:22:49 AM
(http://www.childrensvideocentre.com.au/images/29066SDW.jpg)  (http://www.getprice.com.au/images/uploadimg/1408/350_thumbnail_932133704277012655964244b6f78087279d.jpg)

Another couple of Aussie film favorites that I love. I even got called Smiley myself from some people when I was knee high to a grasshopper, although usually it was Meggsy. In honour of the cartoon strip Aussie Kid Ginger Meggs.

(http://www.gingermeggs.com/history/chatfield_meggs.jpg)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 16, 2010, 03:43:00 AM
I love these cartoons 2M. O0

Thanks SK.  :)

SC with his name tag. Is that so he doesn't forget his name? I thought I was the one with the bad memory? :D


Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!! Please don't tell him!  ;) ;D



How cool are those sunnies on 2M? Looks like he's been out partying before the party.

I'm a cool kind of guy. ^-^
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 16, 2010, 03:48:41 AM
SK, Did you audition for the part of MR. MEGGS in Ginger Meggs - The Musical?  ;)

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 16, 2010, 05:30:31 AM
I know we have a cricket thread here but since this will be a discussion about the Australian captain Ricky Ponting, I'll post it here. I don't want to kick the guy when he's down but I agree with some comments in the paper this week that it's time he stood down from the captaincy. His form is woeful and heading into the Ashes series next month, trying to concentrate on your batting and captaining the side at the same time is not going to fix the problem.

Unfortunately the player they want to replace him with is struggling as well. A batting average in the single figures in the two tests in India didn't help Michael Clarke's cause. So I'm calling for a complete clean out of the team for the Ashes series. The Sheffield Shield has already strted down here so the players showing form in the next month should be chosen for the first test against the Poms in November. Of course it won't happen as it's like it always is. It's harder to get out of the team than it is to get in.

Who's with me?

Me for one.  :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 16, 2010, 05:32:41 AM
SK, Did you audition for the part of MR. MEGGS in Ginger Meggs - The Musical?  ;)



Never he can't sing.    ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Christopher on October 16, 2010, 06:29:08 AM
Is there a joke behind the reason why the guys in those drawings in this thread all have a hand in their pocket? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Aline on October 16, 2010, 06:31:24 AM
SK, Don't get too drunk tonight!  :D

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/aussie.gif?t=1287187124)

 ;D ;D

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 16, 2010, 06:38:15 AM
Is there a joke behind the reason why the guys in those drawings in this thread all have a hand in their pocket? :D

Christopher, The two of them are just guarding their Money.There's an awful lot of pick-pockets in Australia. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Christopher on October 16, 2010, 07:29:18 AM
Christopher, The two of them are just guarding their Money.There's an awful lot of pick-pockets in Australia. ;)
Thanks for the heads up, twomules. I'll know to keep an eye on that if I ever get around to an Australian trip. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 16, 2010, 01:46:46 PM
SK, Did you audition for the part of MR. MEGGS in Ginger Meggs - The Musical?  ;)

Never he can't sing.    ;D ;D

Sad, but true.  ;D

I always think back to the early 80's when they did make a feature film about Ginger Meggs and think, I wonder what might of happened had I auditioned for the role. I could've have become the next big Aussie film star. And I mean Aussie, none of these Kiwi's and Yanks who get called Aussie's. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 16, 2010, 05:54:31 PM
Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!! Please don't tell him!  ;) ;D

Keeping something from the President!!!

Tut, tut.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 16, 2010, 06:07:19 PM
It is possible with all the choices the spell check gives you that SK might still not get the right word,  however SC does use it.  I noticed today when I was looking to see who was online.  ;)

Not that I doubted you Lin, but seeing this a few minutes ago, made me chuckle. SC using the spellchecker!  :D

(http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/433/scspell.png)

And what's this? Christopher looking at the index and not the Stats!!!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Christopher on October 16, 2010, 06:14:59 PM
I'd probably just gotten back from the stats. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 16, 2010, 06:18:20 PM
I yous da spelchecker all da tine!!!

You guys having access to everyones IP addresses. Is that legal cop boy? (http://forums.spybot.info/images/smilies/police.gif)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 16, 2010, 06:22:53 PM
You guys having access to everyones IP addresses. Is that legal cop boy? (http://forums.spybot.info/images/smilies/police.gif)

Don't they show up on each post on the bottom right hand corner for you guys?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 16, 2010, 06:24:26 PM
Don't they show up on each post on the bottom right hand corner for you guys?

Only our own IP addresses, no one elses. Others come up as "logged"
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 16, 2010, 06:26:09 PM
Mmmm, interesting. ^-^
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 16, 2010, 06:27:31 PM
What happens if I hit the "Report to moderator" button?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Christopher on October 16, 2010, 06:27:59 PM
Mmmm, interesting. ^-^
Aw, the surge of power that goes to the brain when one realizes the powers of the moderator. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on October 16, 2010, 06:30:26 PM
SK, I was just going to call you on posting a screencap that showed people's IP addresses! ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 16, 2010, 06:33:19 PM
What happens if I hit the "Report to moderator" button?

What you've never reported me before? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 16, 2010, 06:38:19 PM
Aw, the surge of power that goes to the brain when one realizes the powers of the moderator. ;D

Ahh yes Christopher, but power of many to cause chaos against few is much more fun to contemplate. >:D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 17, 2010, 05:44:41 PM
Casey Stoner won his 4th straight Aussie MotorGP yesterday at Phillip Island. This kid is unbelievable. I know he isn't a kid anymore but look at him. He looks like a teenager. :D

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/sport/motorbike-racing/stoner-still-king-of-the-island/1971211.aspx

(http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00372/Casey_Stoner_372245a.jpg)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 18, 2010, 07:33:18 AM
Kid, There is nothing wrong with calling Casey Stoner a kid. After all, you are now 41 and still a kid! :D

Well Done Casey!  O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 19, 2010, 03:24:29 PM
I reckon this Aussie Thread deserves a mascot.  ;)

Who is worthy of such an honour?  ???

my dream candidates are:  1) kylie minogue (http://mail.tools.sky.com/mail/e/sky_com.800)     2) Skippy the Bush Kangaroo (http://mail.tools.sky.com/mail/e/sky_com.81C)     3) Dame Edna Everage  (http://mail.tools.sky.com/mail/e/sky_com.B68)  :D

Who would you pick? ;D

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 19, 2010, 10:20:23 PM
Has to be SKIPPY!!!

Geez, I wonder what ever happened to that mug I had as a kid with a picture of Skippy on it. No matter what type of drink I was having, it had to be in that mug. That could be worth something nowdays.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on October 19, 2010, 10:36:13 PM
Worth a fortune ...

Aussie eBay link (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/RARE-VINTAGE-SKIPPY-BUSH-KANGAROO-BESSEMER-MUG-/290487681187?pt=AU_CulturalReligious&hash=item43a26a40a3)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 19, 2010, 11:27:10 PM
Worth a fortune ...

Aussie eBay link (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/RARE-VINTAGE-SKIPPY-BUSH-KANGAROO-BESSEMER-MUG-/290487681187?pt=AU_CulturalReligious&hash=item43a26a40a3)

That's MY mug.

Only 99c. :(
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 20, 2010, 12:04:25 AM
What you do is buy it now and keep it for another 30 years and you never know.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on October 20, 2010, 12:07:36 AM
Yeah, treat yourself to a new Skippy mug, SK! Everything will taste better when you drink it out of that mug!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 20, 2010, 12:10:08 AM
I reckon this Aussie Thread deserves a mascot.  ;)

Who is worthy of such an honour?  ???

my dream candidates are:  1) kylie minogue (http://mail.tools.sky.com/mail/e/sky_com.800)     2) Skippy the Bush Kangaroo (http://mail.tools.sky.com/mail/e/sky_com.81C)     3) Dame Edna Everage  (http://mail.tools.sky.com/mail/e/sky_com.B68)  :D

Who would you pick? ;D



I agree it HAS to be Skippy.    

Everage is wreacking havoc on the UK and I wish he/she would go somewhere else.

Kylie is a mascot to too many groups besides she is a guy thing.  ;D

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 20, 2010, 10:55:51 AM
Has to be SKIPPY!!!

Geez, I wonder what ever happened to that mug I had as a kid with a picture of Skippy on it. No matter what type of drink I was having, it had to be in that mug. That could be worth something nowdays.

Aww, how sweet.  :)

Yeah, treat yourself to a new Skippy mug, SK! Everything will taste better when you drink it out of that mug!

We should have all chipped in and bought SK one for his birthday. ;)

SK, I have just found this one on eBay. ;D

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/th_photo_mugs_blank_mug-p1686989449192356072otmb_400.jpg?t=1287597059)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 20, 2010, 11:22:07 AM
Great mug 2M  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 20, 2010, 11:06:36 PM
Great mug 2M  ;)

You're saying 2M is a great mug? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 20, 2010, 11:08:38 PM
I remember seeing an episode of NYPD Blue years ago and Skippy was American slang for a part of the male anatomy! :o
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 21, 2010, 01:17:53 AM
I remember seeing an episode of NYPD Blue years ago and Skippy was American slang for a part of the male anatomy! :o

Maybe that mug 2M found shouldn't be on show in NY.   ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 21, 2010, 07:39:22 AM
You're saying 2M is a great mug? :D

Thanks!   ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 21, 2010, 07:55:02 AM
I remember seeing an episode of NYPD Blue years ago and Skippy was American slang for a part of the male anatomy! :o

Sorry SK, I didn't know that!!!  :-[

Maybe that mug 2M found shouldn't be on show in NY.   ;D ;D

Lin, I feel really bad now, I've just got SK, a new T-shirt from Elizabeth77. ;)

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/Basic_Plain_White_T_Shirt.jpg?t=1287672647)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Christopher on October 21, 2010, 08:23:49 AM
I remember seeing an episode of NYPD Blue years ago and Skippy was American slang for a part of the male anatomy! :o
I wasn't aware of that one either!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on October 21, 2010, 08:32:56 AM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/Basic_Plain_White_T_Shirt.jpg?t=1287672647)

With 2M working for me now, I should be able to take it easy.   ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 21, 2010, 03:40:17 PM
With 2M working for me now, I should be able to take it easy.   ;D

 ;D ;D 

Elizabeth77, how much do I get paid weekly?    Does Mr & Mrs 2 Mules get free accommodation in sunny Florida? (http://mail.tools.sky.com/mail/e/sky_com.53B) (http://mail.tools.sky.com/mail/e/sky_com.53B)

It's a shame you didn't help me paint the buses, I could have done with an extra pair of hands!  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 21, 2010, 04:02:15 PM
It's Grand Prix weekend again hooray!  :)

The inaugural Korean Grand Prix - the race which some thought would never happen - is set to play a key role in the outcome of an increasingly tense world championship battle.

Red Bull drivers Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel prepare to go head-to-head with Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso and McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button. And to spice things up even more, all of them must aim for victory...

Good luck Webber.  O0
(http://www.f1wolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/mark-webber-2009.jpg)

Don't forget to set your alarm clock Lin!  ;)

http://www.f1wolf.com/2009/02/2009-formula-1-cars-red-bull-launches-their-rb5-photos.html
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on October 21, 2010, 04:16:12 PM
Elizabeth77, how much do I get paid weekly?

TWOMULES, your weekly pay equals mine.  There won't be any trouble with the exchange rate.   >:D

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Does Mr & Mrs 2 Mules get free accommodation in sunny Florida?

Of course!  We're only and hour from Disney and all the other places of entertainment.  We run a very basic bed and breakfast.  If we're home, the bed is made up and there's food in the kitchen for breakfast.  Help yourself!  If we're away, the bed is there (you might have to make it up first) and there won't be much in the way of food in the house.  Of course, we do provide free taxi service when we're home.   ;D

The money that I make on the side from running a bed and breakfast will go toward my trip to Australia.   8)

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It's a shame you didn't help me paint the buses, I could have done with an extra pair of hands!

My son says that's because you've got hooves. 
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 21, 2010, 04:34:20 PM
TWOMULES, your weekly pay equals mine.  There won't be any trouble with the exchange rate.   >:D

Of course!  We're only and hour from Disney and all the other places of entertainment.  We run a very basic bed and breakfast.  If we're home, the bed is made up and there's food in the kitchen for breakfast.  Help yourself!  If we're away, the bed is there (you might have to make it up first) and there won't be much in the way of food in the house.  Of course, we do provide free taxi service when we're home.   ;D


Thank you Elizabeth77. We are packing our bags and taking the next flight from Manchester. ;D
We love Florida.  Wow! just 1 hour from Disney, I hope you are not taking the Mickey. ;)

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The money that I make on the side from running a bed and breakfast will go toward my trip to Australia. 8)   

I don't think so, You will probably spend it all on our free taxi rides. ;)

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My son says that's because you've got hooves.

Your son has a great sense of humour.  O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on October 21, 2010, 09:07:41 PM
I remember seeing an episode of NYPD Blue years ago and Skippy was American slang for a part of the male anatomy! :o

I never heard that one, and a quick check of the Urban Dictionary doesn't seem to confirm it. I wouldn't worry about your mug and t-shirt, SK! ;)

Say, it just struck me ... "SK," "SKippy" ... no wonder you picked that screen name! ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 22, 2010, 05:31:47 PM
Say, it just struck me ... "SK," "SKippy" ... no wonder you picked that screen name! ;D

I think it was you that said I should pick something that relates to Australia when I changed it. :D

I may have asked this years ago here on the board, probably in one of the Aussie Day threads we've had, but apart from us Aussie's, who has tried Vegemite?

That lovable spread we Aussie's grow up on. I know a lot of American's don't like it, but I think the reason is they spread it on so thick, thinking it's like peanut butter, but it only takes a slight covering.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 22, 2010, 11:11:45 PM
Well it's the evening before golf where I try and psych myself up for a big game, but this weekend I've said to myself, "Stuff It!". I really have no interest in playing and with the weathermen forecasting rain, it's going to be even more miserable out there, so I'm going to have a few drinks tonight, since I'm not driving in the morning and not even think about golf.

Who's joining me for a few drinks, before dinnertime?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 22, 2010, 11:15:21 PM
Well I don't know. I'm a bit of a teatotaller...but what the heck. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 22, 2010, 11:20:25 PM
Well I don't know. I'm a bit of a teatotaller...but what the heck. :D

You sound like Charlie Harper (Charlie Sheen) in last week's episode of Two and a half Men when he said he'd quit drinking. Beer and wine didn't count. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 22, 2010, 11:28:58 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 22, 2010, 11:37:07 PM

Who's joining me for a few drinks, before dinnertime?

Sorry SK, it's too early in the day for me to be drinking. I will just have to make do with a cup of tea! :(

mark webber lines up second on the grid for tomorrow's F1 Korean Grand Prix.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 22, 2010, 11:39:26 PM
mark webber lines up second on the grid for tomorrow's F1 Korean Grand Prix.

If he wins tomorrow, is it enough to become Champion for the year?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 22, 2010, 11:57:48 PM
No!  A win is currently worth 25 points, but we still have two rounds left after tomorrow. At the moment any of the top 5 could win but it will probably be one of the top three who takes the Championship.

SK, This is the current top 5 drivers standings:

1 Mark Webber Australian RBR-Renault 220
2 Fernando Alonso Spanish Ferrari 206
3 Sebastian Vettel German RBR-Renault 206
4 Lewis Hamilton British McLaren-Mercedes 192
5 Jenson Button British McLaren-Mercedes 189
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 22, 2010, 11:59:05 PM
Looks like it will come down to the final race.

Shame the last race isn't in Australia like it used to be.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 23, 2010, 03:23:04 AM
I am hoping Mark does really well.  I see Vettel has pole.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on October 23, 2010, 06:20:14 PM
I may have asked this years ago here on the board, probably in one of the Aussie Day threads we've had, but apart from us Aussie's, who has tried Vegemite?

That lovable spread we Aussie's grow up on. I know a lot of American's don't like it, but I think the reason is they spread it on so thick, thinking it's like peanut butter, but it only takes a slight covering.

SK, I used to buy Vegemite regularly.  However, I didn't use it as a spread.  It was the only yeast extract that I could get for my cooking.  If I try hard enough, I can find it here in the USA.

Your comment about Americans spreading it so thick reminds me of the first time my dad had some Marmite.  He was eating breakfast in the cafeteria of the college where he was a guest lecturer, and accidentally put Marmite instead of Cadbury's chocolate spread on his bread.  (The strange habits Dad picks up when not under Mom's supervision.)  He has always had a very biased opinion of Marmite and all its kin since then.   ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 23, 2010, 11:38:18 PM
SK, I used to buy Vegemite regularly.  However, I didn't use it as a spread.   

You didn't try it once or twice on your morning toast, Elizabeth77?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 23, 2010, 11:50:35 PM
Remember at the start of the theme tune to Skippy, Sonny would do that whistle with the gum leaf?

Does anyone know the name of a bird that makes that same sound. I heard it out on the golf course today, so of course I had the tune in my head all day.

It sounds like a whip crack.

I'm serious! I know I've had a few this weekend, but I'm certain I heard it.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 24, 2010, 01:55:08 AM
I ain't as young as I used to be.  :-[

8pm on a Sunday night and I'm pooped.

Goodnight all. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 24, 2010, 03:31:02 AM
Remember at the start of the theme tune to Skippy, Sonny would do that whistle with the gum leaf?

Does anyone know the name of a bird that makes that same sound. I heard it out on the golf course today, so of course I had the tune in my head all day.

It sounds like a whip crack.

I'm serious! I know I've had a few this weekend, but I'm certain I heard it.

Now all I can think of is that sound too.  I think you mean an Eastern Whipbird.  http://www.birdsaustralia.com.au/images/stories/birds/whipbird.mp3
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 24, 2010, 03:36:36 AM
The weather for the Gran Prix today was rubbish.  Hour delay, safety car and then if things seemingly could not get any worse Webber spins off.   :(    If the others don't pull up their socks in the next two races Alonso is going to get the championship.  So Webber move it mate or else.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 24, 2010, 12:30:51 PM
Now all I can think of is that sound too.  I think you mean an Eastern Whipbird.  http://www.birdsaustralia.com.au/images/stories/birds/whipbird.mp3

That's it!!

I knew I wasn't that hung over and I was hearing it right.

Thanks Lin. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 24, 2010, 09:09:26 PM
That was bad luck for Mark Webber. I haven't seen the crash, but I heard him say on the radio it was his own fault, so in a way I'm glad he didn't get taken out by someone competing for the Championship with him.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 24, 2010, 09:19:02 PM
That's it!!

I knew I wasn't that hung over and I was hearing it right.

Now I can play that sound and 'go home' if I shut my eyes.  It is very much a sound I heard in the Blue Mountains.  It is amazing how smells and sounds can transport you to another time and place.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 24, 2010, 09:21:13 PM
That was bad luck for Mark Webber. I haven't seen the crash, but I heard him say on the radio it was his own fault, so in a way I'm glad he didn't get taken out by someone competing for the Championship with him.

Yes that is true SK.   It was certainly his own fault when we saw the replays.  It is such a shame though.  Here's hoping he can pick up some more points in the next two races.  Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 25, 2010, 11:34:55 AM
Yes that is true SK.   It was certainly his own fault when we saw the replays.  It is such a shame though.  Here's hoping he can pick up some more points in the next two races.  Fingers crossed.

It was a shame to see Mark throw this away, it was very frustrating to watch. Sadly It's looking more and more like Alonso will win the Championship! >:(
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 26, 2010, 01:42:40 PM
Happy Halloween

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI1686.jpg?t=1288111107)


More fun and games with SK and SC, these two are the greatest double act since Laurel & Hardy. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 26, 2010, 02:57:07 PM
More fun and games with SK and SC, these two are the greatest double act since Laurel & Hardy. ;D


I'll second that 2M.

That's a great picture by the way 2M.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 26, 2010, 02:58:14 PM

I'll second that 2M.

That's a great picture by the way 2M.

Thanks Lin. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 28, 2010, 11:03:46 PM
Great pic 2M. O0

Time for a drink or 20.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 28, 2010, 11:14:53 PM
SK, when are you going to take your hand out of your pocket? :P
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 28, 2010, 11:24:20 PM
Remember Ray Parkins in Sudden Impact?

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Watch 'Em
   :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 28, 2010, 11:28:57 PM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI1686.jpg?t=1288111107)

I recognize myself and SC, but who the heck is everyone else in that pic?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 28, 2010, 11:33:21 PM
Remember Ray Parkins in Sudden Impact?
   :D
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I'll make your face have its first period
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 28, 2010, 11:36:45 PM
She was one hot chick wasn't she?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 28, 2010, 11:39:47 PM
Her voice stole my heart.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 28, 2010, 11:41:27 PM
Which got me thinking, who's the hottest Aussie woman out there?

Jennifer Hawkins? Elle MacPherson? Lara Bingle? Kylie Minogue? Anyone else?

I'll go with Jen.

(http://www.justmomentsintime.com.au/BaileySite/Terrys%20Page/Jennifer_Hawkins.jpg)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 28, 2010, 11:42:51 PM
Her voice stole my heart.

It cracks me up whenever I see her in the Law & Order tv shows as a judge.

A Judge!!!!  Bwaa Haaa.  :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 28, 2010, 11:53:22 PM
I've got a thing for Chris Bath atm.

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:0M3PExNfSXxE_M:http://www.knowfirst.info/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=504&stc=1&d=1252287750&t=1)

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 28, 2010, 11:57:11 PM
I've got a thing for Chris Bath atm.

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:0M3PExNfSXxE_M:http://www.knowfirst.info/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=504&stc=1&d=1252287750&t=1)

OH man, that was spooky. After I posted about the hottest woman, I started to think about the news chicks and Chris Bath, Deb Knight, Sandra Sully, and Samantha Armatage all came to mind.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 29, 2010, 12:06:05 AM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI1686.jpg?t=1288111107)

Isn't that Coop's doing the Clint squint in the lower left hand corner.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 29, 2010, 01:03:57 AM
Great pic 2M. O0


Thanks SK.

SK, when are you going to take your hand out of your pocket? :P

 ;D ;D

Isn't that Coop's doing the Clint squint in the lower left hand corner.

Maybe I should start drawing some other members of the board and leave you two alone! ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 29, 2010, 01:09:39 AM
Can't forget Suzie Wilks.  :-*


(http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2007/07/09/va1237255650004/Suzie-Wilks-file-5559134.jpg)


Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 29, 2010, 03:18:53 AM
Does anyone know how the Sydney suburb of Kurnell got it's name? :D

(http://mt0.google.com/vt/data=LtgX-e3f8ctI3U5dJtbt7EJ1ZfRneYme,txdQV1zURFvt_Hw3FNn_d_713ZJkr15BpCuWx2GV5GZHQX-_F6G4pOVYcYfbg70qrtvn2xLXTCG0Ag)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 29, 2010, 03:27:31 AM
From Wiki,

Quote
There are two theories for the origin of the name Kurnell. It is either a deviation of an Aboriginal word "collonel" or a deviation of the name of an early settler, John Connell.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 29, 2010, 03:30:22 AM
The story I've heard is so much better than that.

I'll see if anyone else knows and will post my version tomorrow. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 29, 2010, 03:38:50 AM
Maybe I should start drawing some other members of the board and leave you two alone! ;D

You should do one like that poster with Bogart and James Dean and all the big names playing pool or whatever they were doing. They'd be me, SC (we're the cool ones) Lin, 2M, KC, Aline, E77, RE, Doug, all the CEWF regulars.

That would be something. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 29, 2010, 03:46:10 AM
The great thing about this thread is that it is a different version of the endless pointless thread.

Hmmm arhh aussies are pointless. Scratch that. ???
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 29, 2010, 03:52:52 AM
So SC, you get Tuesday off since it's Melbourne Cup day.

WHY? The race is on after 3pm, it only lasts about three minutes. Why does the whole state or just the city need the whole day to prepare for 24 horses running around a track and if one poor unfortunate soul should fall and break something, they get a bullet for their effort.

Yes, I'm only asking because I'm jealous as hell. If we had the day off, I'd be having a long long weekend!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 29, 2010, 04:09:07 AM
I really can not answer that question. One: I'm not into horse racing, and two yes it's all about time off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Ohhh did I............answer........that...
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 29, 2010, 07:13:11 AM
Kurnell.     The version I know goes.    "Kurnell what a great spot."  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D   As in the restaurant in Katoomba. " The Fork and View"  which got it's name from look at the 'fork n view.'   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

I guess this is when I get banned for rude words  :o  
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 29, 2010, 07:33:35 AM
look at the 'fork n view.'   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


 :o :o

Lin, Is this how a typical Australian girl talks?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 29, 2010, 07:44:30 AM
You should do one like that poster with Bogart and James Dean and all the big names playing pool or whatever they were doing. They'd be me, SC (we're the cool ones) Lin, 2M, KC, Aline, E77, RE, Doug, all the CEWF regulars.

That would be something. :)

SK, That's a good idea.  O0
 
I will just make a poster of all the regular pals from movie night, I hope this will be ok?

I could always draw Lin with her mouth taped up!  I can't believe she used rude words on the board. ;)   ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 29, 2010, 07:47:00 AM
:o :o

Lin, Is this how a typical Australian girl talks?


Well not really,  but I was given the explanation of Kurnell by a guy,  in fact a comedian said it in a joke.   The Fork n' View restaurant exists see link http://solitary.com.au/history_fork.asp and it was spoken by a girl.   ;D ;D

http://www.startlocal.com.au/recreation/restaurant/nsw_bluemountains/Fork-N-View_Restaurant_1785742.html  This link is so SK can go for a visit if he hasn't already been there and SC could always visit too when he gets on the right side of the tracks.   ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 29, 2010, 07:48:30 AM
 ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 29, 2010, 08:00:56 AM
Yeah Lin had the right idea.

The story I heard was that when Captain Cook sailed into Botany Bay for the first time, they came around that corner and looking to the left, one of the crew members screamed out, "Blimey, look over there on the shore. Giant rats that bounce around!" to which another crew member replied, "f@#k Kur nell!". :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 29, 2010, 08:11:19 AM
Well it's 2am, it's time for bed I suppose. Maybe time for a night cap.

What the hell is a night cap anyway? I thought it was those hats they wore to bed years ago. Groucho Marx wore one in Duck Soup. You can't drink out of one of those. Oh, I can't think about that now, it hurts my head.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 29, 2010, 08:18:17 AM
SK, Good night.  :)

(http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/public/KTq0XDdFNnw8MGi1wAW7kefIFgmo8j7FFz0lP6bIy7S0UD07bFV5aQPPUhy0z0F7Xg9Gs3tZtEgcwv2kBQN13CjE0snXRDkBm_RkSXvDS3Rf-90DurVQrEhSjxChxscfZQJa8Jnxr8Ag5VTU7ClMCL5OLIw)

http://www.nauticalia.com/uk-info/product/98156.html?isource=GPD1
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 29, 2010, 08:22:03 AM
Yeah Lin had the right idea.

The story I heard was that when Captain Cook sailed into Botany Bay for the first time, they came around that corner and looking to the left, one of the crew members screamed out, "Blimey, look over there on the shore. Giant rats that bounce around!" to which another crew member replied, "f@#k Kur nell!". :D

You Aussies are great comedians..  giant rats! ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 29, 2010, 08:24:12 AM
I guess you could soak the night cap in whisky and then.....   No better not go there.

Good night SK.   ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 29, 2010, 08:25:10 AM
You Aussies are great comedians..  giant rats! ;D ;D ;D ;D




Well if you take a close look at your first ever roo you could be forgiven for thinking it was a giant rat.   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on October 29, 2010, 10:31:44 AM
You should do one like that poster with Bogart and James Dean and all the big names playing pool or whatever they were doing. They'd be me, SC (we're the cool ones) Lin, 2M, KC, Aline, E77, RE, Doug, all the CEWF regulars.

That would be something. :)

SK, E77 sounds like a room number in some kind of hospital or other institution.   ;D

This thread is great reading on a dull Friday when I'm supposed to be working.   O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 29, 2010, 12:15:30 PM
This thread is great reading on a dull Friday when I'm supposed to be working.   O0

Well we Aussies are a fun bunch.  ;) :D :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 29, 2010, 02:45:16 PM
SK, E77 sounds like a room number in some kind of hospital or other institution.   ;D

Sorry but that's just the lazy side of me whe I post someone's name. I like to cut them down so I don't have to type so much.

Let's see, who else is there:

SC, KC are good since there just initials so I don't have to edit them, Lin, Aline & Doug has less than 5 letters so I'm OK with that.

Then there's 2M, RE, E77, AB's and a few others I'm sure I've forgotten in the haze of this morning.

I do have to find a Christopher a nickname. I know there's Chris, but I've always called him Christoher and it sounds so formal sometimes.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 29, 2010, 03:56:16 PM
You could always be polite and call him Mr. C.   ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 29, 2010, 03:57:14 PM
I have to say Aussies do shorten names or anything else they can.  Saves talking and gives more time for drinking.   ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 29, 2010, 05:15:20 PM
You could always be polite and call him Mr. C.   ;D

Nah, that's even more formal than Christopher.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 29, 2010, 05:28:50 PM
When did halloween infiltrate Australia. It was always some silly holiday you saw from the US in tv shows and films.

Now you walk into the shopping mall and there's all this stuff hanging up and junk to buy.

What the heck is going on?

I'm calling tomorrow Ockerween. Let's bring back Australia for Australians.

BBQ's, beer, women in scantily clad outfits, all that is Australia.

(http://thumbnails.hulu.com/9/990/32779_384x288_generated__klgCcSBPsUyzyjTrdrO1HQ.jpg)

Who's with me?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 29, 2010, 05:34:55 PM
Now you walk into the shopping mall

Mall, I say center. ???

I'm with ya SK, it's the kids these days influenced by television
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 29, 2010, 05:38:56 PM
You Aussies are great comedians..  giant rats! ;D ;D ;D ;D

Isn't that what Sylvester the cat used to call that Kangaroo in the looney tunes cartoons?

He'd be trying to fight it and junior would be standing in the corner with a paper bag on his head cause his father got beat up by a huge mouse. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 29, 2010, 05:40:20 PM
Mall, I say center. ???

And I used to as well. What the heck? It's rubbing off onto me, not just the youngins'.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 29, 2010, 05:42:37 PM
When did halloween infiltrate Australia. It was always some silly holiday you saw from the US in tv shows and films.


SK, It's the same here in the Uk. We have suddenly gone all American.


I'm calling tomorrow Ockerween. Let's bring back Australia for Australians.

BBQ's, beer, women in scantily clad outfits, all that is Australia.

Who's with me?


You can count me in, do I get any free Beer? :D


Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 29, 2010, 05:43:57 PM
The kegs never run dry here in the Aussie Thread!!!!!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 29, 2010, 05:50:35 PM
(http://andrewnorton.info/files/2009/12/milkbar42.jpg)

Sounds like you Sydney siders are slipping into the States.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 29, 2010, 05:52:58 PM
Speaking of the States, PT 109 a great war flick is on Gem at 3pm.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 29, 2010, 05:57:15 PM
And it has CHIPS in it too!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 29, 2010, 06:00:01 PM
(http://andrewnorton.info/files/2009/12/milkbar42.jpg)

The ole corner store/Milk Bar. Man they were the days, not many of them left around here now. :(

Thanks to Coles, Woolies and those flamin' mongrels. >:(
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 29, 2010, 06:20:56 PM
The kegs never run dry here in the Aussie Thread!!!!!!

Someone say beer!

(http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/2152/pa17000101.th.jpg)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 29, 2010, 06:28:11 PM
100 meters from my house. The local Milk Bar. :)

(http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/8058/pa300005.jpg)


Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 29, 2010, 06:41:16 PM
That shop on the right is what you bound to see around here though. :(
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 29, 2010, 06:44:01 PM
That little sign out the front is for those lick a prize paddle pops. I spotted a couple this morning.

How good are paddle pops. I still remember when they were 20c.

And those damn lick a prize. I could never get enough sticks to match the picture to win the prize. >:(
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 29, 2010, 06:48:19 PM
I should of taken a photo of the shop two doors up. It has a lot of old files, filing cabinets, desks, cabinets shelving units and other stuff. It's like a small office from the seventies.  No company name out front and I've never seen anyone in there. Never. In over 10 years.

Spooky!!!


Yet every couple of months stuff gets shifted around and the furniture get rearranged.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 29, 2010, 06:50:02 PM
How good are paddle pops.

Banana paddle pops...YUMMM.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 29, 2010, 06:52:27 PM
Banana paddle pops...YUMMM.

Yep, Banana flavour is the best. Always disappoionted if they were out and had to have chocalate instead.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 29, 2010, 06:56:19 PM
I'm just uploading some shots of the kooky shop.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 29, 2010, 06:58:10 PM
I'm just uploading some shots of the kooky shop.

Well if you get taken by some guys in suits late in the night we'll know you've gotten too close to some secret government hideout. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on October 29, 2010, 07:01:30 PM
That little sign out the front is for those lick a prize paddle pops. I spotted a couple this morning.

How good are paddle pops. I still remember when they were 20c.

And those damn lick a prize. I could never get enough sticks to match the picture to win the prize. >:(

http://www.paddlepop.com.au/ ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 29, 2010, 07:04:31 PM

(http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/4561/pa300003.jpg)
(http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/2050/pa300002o.jpg)(http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/5601/pa300004.jpg)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 29, 2010, 07:08:21 PM
SC has become the board's super spy!! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 29, 2010, 07:09:38 PM
http://www.paddlepop.com.au/ ;)

Only two sticks to win a scooter. Good luck. I bet there's a million left pics and only one right pic.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 29, 2010, 07:15:33 PM
SC has become the board's super spy!! :D

If I'm a super spy, the person who owns this shop is a ghost. (http://s19.rimg.info/e5b42b0b4653cccb4515d5452cafdb3a.gif)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on October 29, 2010, 07:16:46 PM
(http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/4561/pa300003.jpg)
(http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/2050/pa300002o.jpg)(http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/5601/pa300004.jpg)


Is the clock correct? ???
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 29, 2010, 07:17:59 PM
The truth is out there!

Is the clock correct? ???

I spotted that as well. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 29, 2010, 07:18:54 PM
Is the clock correct? ???

A broken clock is correct twice a day. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 29, 2010, 07:25:14 PM
No, the clock doesn't work and judging by the wiring not much works.

In the second photo you can see the top of a yellow bucket. There is two of them filled with thousands of small screws. 50% are rusted. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 29, 2010, 08:33:08 PM
Shopping done...check
Cats fed...check
Beer in the fridge...check
Good movie about to start on tv...check
Overcast outside...check
Going to rain for the next 8 hours...check

Sniff sniff...God I love Melbourne (http://getmesmileys.com/smilies/happy0021.gif)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Christopher on October 29, 2010, 08:47:56 PM
I do have to find a Christopher a nickname. I know there's Chris, but I've always called him Christopher and it sounds so formal sometimes.
Haha People will tend to cut your name down a bit when it's three syllables. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 29, 2010, 08:49:19 PM
Shopping done...check

Yep.

Cats fed...check

No cats here.

Beer in the fridge...check

Yep, that was the most important thing on the shopping list this morning.

Good movie about to start on tv...check

Haven't turned on the telly all week.

Overcast outside...check
Going to rain for the next 8 hours...check

Not yet, but apparently we're going to get a storm later.

Sniff sniff...God I love Melbourne (http://getmesmileys.com/smilies/happy0021.gif)

I know you really mean, you wished you lived up here. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 29, 2010, 08:54:13 PM
I know you really mean, you wished you lived up here. :)

You need a reality check ^-^
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 29, 2010, 08:57:16 PM
I do have to find a Christopher a nickname. I know there's Chris, but I've always called him Christoher and it sounds so formal sometimes.

It's finally hit me!

It took about a carton and half of beer, but I have the perfect nickname for Christopher, and it only applies here on the board, so no explanation is neccessary.

So from now on, Christopher will hereby be known as:



STATS.  8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 29, 2010, 09:00:04 PM
STATS.  8)

Yep, I like that. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 29, 2010, 09:26:30 PM
If your reading this, it just means you are having a good ole sticky beak aren't you.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 29, 2010, 09:52:58 PM
That's the funniest thing I've seen all week. :D

Cheers, mate.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 30, 2010, 03:33:13 AM
Natch.  and why ever not?   I like to know what is going on at home.  Just might miss something.  Only this time I got caught out reading stuff that was meant to make me feel nosey.  ;D

going back a few posts.........

I remember there was a milk bar at Circular Quay just before you got on the Mosman ferry and they sold the BEST ever milk shakes.  Used to buy one everytime I was there.  I lived in Raglan Street, Mosman for a while in a flat with brilliant views.  Must find the pictures and see if I can work out how to use this new printer/scanner I have.   It is supposed to do everything even make the tea so I guess I had better get the instructions out, even though that is against my better judgement.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 30, 2010, 03:54:40 AM
That reminds me of those pics I took of Sydney a few years ago. I'm sure I posted them on the board somewhere.

Time for a late night search!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 30, 2010, 03:59:45 AM
That was the quickiest search I've ever done here on the board. Straight to the photo thread and on the very first page, the pics I was looking for.

Here are the best two photo's I've ever taken.These were taken in 1987.A friend of mine had access to a roof on top of a building (no his name isn't Scorpio) near Circular Quay here in Sydney and I took some photo's.

(http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/6365/harbourbridge2ql.jpg)  (http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/8200/operahouse2wo.jpg)

Taken in 1987. Geez, that was 23 years ago. I was like 18.  :o

Memoriesssssss, like the.........
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 30, 2010, 04:31:27 AM
I thought I'd change my avatar for a while to something Aussie.

It took me an age to figure out what it should be. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 30, 2010, 05:53:25 AM
I thought I'd change my avatar for a while to something Aussie.

It took me an age to figure out what it should be. ;)

I love the avatar SK    :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 30, 2010, 05:56:05 AM
Great avatar SK.  O0

I love the photo's of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on October 30, 2010, 08:59:35 AM
If your reading this, it just means you are having a good ole sticky beak aren't you.
That's "you're," with an apostrophe and an "e" at the end. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 30, 2010, 03:44:08 PM
That's "you're," with an apostrophe and an "e" at the end. ;)

How did I miss that golden opportunity to get one back?  :-\

Oh, now I remember, RUI.  :(
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Christopher on October 30, 2010, 04:01:31 PM
That's "you're," with an apostrophe and an "e" at the end. ;)
;D I noticed that too, but didn't post. I tend to do enough of that anyhow. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 30, 2010, 04:12:02 PM
It's the Movie night gang waiting to go into the cinema. :D

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI1767.jpg?t=1288449225)

KC, SC, Lin, Elizabeth77, Aline, SK and 2 mules!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 30, 2010, 04:32:31 PM
That's brilliant 2M! O0

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on October 30, 2010, 07:14:54 PM
That's great, 2M!  It'll be my first time in a cinema.  What a great group to go with.   O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 30, 2010, 07:38:08 PM
(http://www.google.com.au/logos/2010/scooby-hp-4.gif)

You think Google Australia could come up with something Australian for Halloween?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 30, 2010, 08:56:58 PM
BLINK!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 30, 2010, 09:12:36 PM
Struth, seeing that pop up on the screen, scared the you know what outta me!

I needed to update my Norton subscription, that was the only reason I left for a while.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 30, 2010, 09:15:57 PM
I was getting a bit bored myself, couldn't think of anything else to say. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 30, 2010, 09:17:19 PM
I was getting a bit bored myself, couldn't think of anything else to say. :D

You could've just said it and not screamed it. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 30, 2010, 09:21:52 PM
You could've just said it and not screamed it. ;)

Turn the volume down on your PC. :P
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 30, 2010, 09:22:56 PM
This thread is great reading on a dull Friday when I'm supposed to be working.   O0

It's great to go back to the beginning of the thread and reading all 14 pages. I did that last night when I wasn't feeling too good and it certainly perked me up.

A big thank you to all who have contributed so far. :)

Keep those cartoons coming 2M. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 31, 2010, 04:08:28 AM
Well it looks like it's survival of the fittest.

Myself and SC have been on the board for a lot of today. Trivia and this thread along with a few others have kept us occupied. Who will outlast the other?

I don't know what time it was when I first got on the board this morning and I've had a few breaks through the day, but I'm starting to fade fast.

Yesterday when I came up with a nickname for Christopher, I started to think about others here on the board and today recipient of a new nickname is Aline.

Her knowledge of Quotes from Eastwood films baffles me. She's too good.

So I've given her the nickname of "Quotes". :D

Hope you don't mind Aline. It's only a bit of fun and others will be branded (so to speak) in the coming days too.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 31, 2010, 04:28:42 AM
Christopher is STATS, Aline is Quotes. I can't wait to see what my nickname will be! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 31, 2010, 05:30:43 AM
(http://www.google.com.au/logos/2010/scooby-hp-4.gif)

You think Google Australia could come up with something Australian for Halloween?

(http://www.google.co.uk/logos/2010/scooby-hp-1.gif)

That Scooby Doo is very popular throughout the world.  ;D

Happy Halloween everybody!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Aline on October 31, 2010, 06:41:46 AM
It's the Movie night gang waiting to go into the cinema. :D

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI1767.jpg?t=1288449225)

KC, SC, Lin, Elizabeth77, Aline, SK and 2 mules!  ;D ;D

;D Hilarious, 2M. You look so monumental standing behind of us :D

Hope you don't mind Aline. It's only a bit of fun and others will be branded (so to speak) in the coming days too.

No, its fine, Kid, just don't know if it's fair. Sometimes I take long time to get the correct quote, the point is you post very easy ones. :D


Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 31, 2010, 08:11:05 AM
;D Hilarious, 2M. You look so monumental standing behind of us :D

Thanks Quotes!  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 31, 2010, 12:15:03 PM
Well I have to say you got me pretty right.    Although tonight you should have put an outfit like this one on me. (http://www.witches.net/witches3.gif)

Tonight is my Year End and New year so I have been busy making special food and we have done a special ritual.  So we are off to spend the rest of the evening with out Pagan friends.

I spent it the same way when I was at home in  the Blue Mountains.  Only we celebrated the Sabbats at a different time of year.


http://www.witches.net/witches3.gif
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 31, 2010, 12:34:04 PM
Lin, have a great evening.  What special food have you made?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 31, 2010, 12:54:47 PM
Lin, have a great evening.  What special food have you made?

Witches brew soup.  (pumpkin soup)
Portabello Mushrooms with grilled goats cheese.
Purple Majesty potatoes and salmon (or quorn) with broccoli and baby carrots.
Apple, almond and marzipan pie served with home made ice cream.
Lots of Aussie red and a single malt or two.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 31, 2010, 04:03:39 PM
Witches brew soup.  (pumpkin soup)
Portabello Mushrooms with grilled goats cheese.
Purple Majesty potatoes and salmon (or quorn) with broccoli and baby carrots.
Apple, almond and marzipan pie served with home made ice cream.
Lots of Aussie red and a single malt or two.

Lin, that sound Scrumdiddlyumptious. :)

Can I have some please? (http://mail.tools.sky.com/mail/e/sky_com.980)

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 31, 2010, 04:46:23 PM
(http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/3522/aussie1.png) (http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/6352/aussie2.png) (http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/4396/aussie3.png) (http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/3036/aussie4.png) (http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/7552/aussie5.png) (http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/8333/aussie6.png)

 :D :D :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 31, 2010, 04:48:49 PM
 Nice one SK. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on October 31, 2010, 04:52:18 PM
That's absolutely fantastic. Well done SK.  O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 31, 2010, 04:55:02 PM
There's more to come. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 31, 2010, 06:56:28 PM
(http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/235/aussie7.png) (http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/5568/aussie8.png) (http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/4048/aussie9.png) (http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/1226/aussie10.png) (http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/9399/aussie11.png) (http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/2617/aussie12.png) (http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/6065/aussie13.png)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on October 31, 2010, 08:19:11 PM
Are these really appropriate for the Clint Eastwood Web Board, though? ???
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 31, 2010, 08:26:43 PM
Are these really appropriate for the Clint Eastwood Web Board, though? ???

I was just a little bored this morning and was fooling around. That's why I stuck them in this thread and not the avatars thread.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 31, 2010, 10:08:20 PM
Today's Aussie Thread nickname announcement is for Lin.

I dub thee:

Cookie. :D





Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 31, 2010, 10:14:01 PM
Here you go 2M   Gary playing his didgeridoo at the Callanish standing stones on the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides.



(http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/9811/isleoflewis2015.jpg) (http://img530.imageshack.us/i/isleoflewis2015.jpg/)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 31, 2010, 10:15:05 PM
Today's Aussie Thread nickname announcement is for Lin.

I dub thee:

Cookie. :D


Thank you.   :)    Why did you pick cookie?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 31, 2010, 10:25:49 PM
(http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/9764/beltaneweekend042.jpg) (http://img151.imageshack.us/i/beltaneweekend042.jpg/)

This one was taken at a Beltane camp around the camp fire.   Gary is first on the right in a silly jester hat.  Friend Liz and two other didge players.   Gary is playing his favourite didge that was made in Australia.  It has a fantastic sound.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 31, 2010, 10:27:01 PM
Why did you pick cookie?

You've spoken on the board about different recipes and cooking for friends. Then you posted this pic earlier today.


(http://www.witches.net/witches3.gif)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 31, 2010, 10:52:56 PM
Now I see.   It is still early.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 31, 2010, 10:56:43 PM
 
Thank you.   :)    Why did you pick cookie?

Because you're a smart little cookie. :D ???
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 31, 2010, 11:00:30 PM

Because you're a smart little cookie. :D ???

Oh! wow thank you my head is so big now I can't get through the door.  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 31, 2010, 11:23:07 PM
Who's next in line for a nickname SK?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 31, 2010, 11:50:05 PM
Who's next in line for a nickname SK?

Sorry it's a surprise for each day. >:D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 31, 2010, 11:51:20 PM
You should have a sickie tomorrow and keep me company with the Melb Cup and all. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on October 31, 2010, 11:55:57 PM
Gee the first Tuesday in November has come round very fast.  It only seems like a year since it was last the Melbourne Cup Day.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on October 31, 2010, 11:58:23 PM
Hopefully it's not a dead heat. They'll have to have a re-race the following Tuesday. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on October 31, 2010, 11:59:45 PM
You should have a sickie tomorrow and keep me company with the Melb Cup and all. ;)

I was thinking about you being here all alone tomorrow with nobody to annoy. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 01, 2010, 12:02:11 AM
I was thinking about you being here all alone tomorrow with nobody to annoy. ;)

Anyone who jumps online better watch out. I'll be gunning for them. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 01, 2010, 12:03:25 AM
Hopefully it's not a dead heat. They'll have to have a re-race the following Tuesday. :D


You wouldn't get another day off though would you?   If you did SK just might consider a move south.   On second thoughts no way.  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 01, 2010, 12:06:17 AM

 If you did SK just might consider a move south.   On second thoughts no way.  ;)

Yeah you're right Lin, he's not that smart. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 01, 2010, 12:07:32 AM
Yeah you're right Lin, he's not that smart. ;)

In view of my home town I had better keep quiet on that one.   ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 01, 2010, 12:25:01 AM
Yeah you're right Lin, he's not that smart. ;)

I thought you'd save all the knives for my back till tomorrow when I'm not here. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 01, 2010, 12:26:36 AM
I thought you'd save all the knives for my back till tomorrow when I'm not here. :D

There is another reason why I'm throwing them now!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 01, 2010, 12:31:34 AM
There is another reason why I'm throwing them now!

Are you going to take that lying down SK???
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 01, 2010, 12:31:59 AM
There is another reason why I'm throwing them now!

Do you ever need a reason? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 01, 2010, 12:34:24 AM
SURPRISE!!!

That was your 100th post for today. Congrats SK.

Thanks Lin. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 01, 2010, 12:35:39 AM
Congratulations SK.

We thought you had nodded off.

Well done SC.  :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 01, 2010, 12:43:01 AM
Really?

Geez, you have too much time on your hands SC. :D

Maybe it should be you we're calling Stats?

100 posts hey. 8)

Thanks everyone. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 01, 2010, 12:52:10 AM
God, ever since I posted that the PC has gone so slow and sometimes I get the windows cannot find server screen.

You must have cracked the ton as well SC, or pretty close to it?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 01, 2010, 12:54:19 AM
Ooh you're on 87.

The devils number.

How appropiate. >:D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 01, 2010, 12:55:35 AM
God, ever since I posted that the PC has gone so slow and sometimes I get the windows cannot find server screen.

You must have cracked the ton as well SC, or pretty close to it?

I have had a few very slow times on here this last hour.   Spell Checker kept timing out and posts took an age to go.

SC must be near he's been busy in the "Hang 'Em High" thread but his winning streak seems to have gone.  Better not have a flutter on the Cup.   ;D ;D >:D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 01, 2010, 12:58:20 AM
God, ever since I posted that the PC has gone so slow and sometimes I get the windows cannot find server screen.


I was going to say my PC slowed up as well. I had to check my internet speed. It's seems better now.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 01, 2010, 12:59:25 AM
Ooh you're on 87.

The devils number.

How appropiate. >:D

Must be past that now!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 01, 2010, 01:01:05 AM
+ 2
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 01, 2010, 02:05:09 AM
As I said in the other thread, it's been a great weekend. It's only 8pm but I'm pulling up stumps. Early start tomorrow for those who have to work.

Thank you and goodnight. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 01, 2010, 04:20:51 AM
Here you go 2M   Gary playing his didgeridoo at the Callanish standing stones on the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides.



(http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/9811/isleoflewis2015.jpg) (http://img530.imageshack.us/i/isleoflewis2015.jpg/)
(http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/9764/beltaneweekend042.jpg)

This one was taken at a Beltane camp around the camp fire.   Gary is first on the right in a silly jester hat.  Friend Liz and two other didge players.   Gary is playing his favourite didge that was made in Australia.  It has a fantastic sound.

Lin, Thanks for the Pictures of Gary playing his didgeridoo. :)

Can Gary play Tie me kangaroo down, sport?

Let's have a good old Aussie sing song. :D

Watch me wallabies feed, mate
Watch me wallabies feed,
They're a dangerous breed, mate
So watch me wallabies feed
Altogether now!

Tie me kangaroo down, sport
Tie me kangaroo down
Tie me kangaroo down, sport
Tie me kangaroo down

Keep me cockatoo cool, Curl,
Keep me cockatoo cool
Ah, don't go acting the fool, Curl
Just keep me cockatoo cool
Altogether now!

Tie me kangaroo down, sport
Tie me kangaroo down
Tie me kangaroo down, sport
Tie me kangaroo down

'n' take me koala back, Jack
Take me koala back
He lives somewhere out on the track, Mac
So take me koala back
Altogether now!

Tie me kangaroo down, sport
Tie me kangaroo down
Tie me kangaroo down, sport
Tie me kangaroo down

Let me abos go loose, Lew
Let me abos go loose
They're of no further use, Lew
So let me abos go loose
Altogether now!

Tie me kangaroo down, sport
Tie me kangaroo down
Tie me kangaroo down, sport
Tie me kangaroo down

And mind me platypus duck, Bill
Mind me platypus duck
Ah, don't let 'im go running amok, Bill
Just mind me platypus duck
Altogether now!

Tie me kangaroo down, sport
Tie me kangaroo down
Tie me kangaroo down, sport
Tie me kangaroo down

Play your didgeridoo, Blue
Play your didgeridoo
Ah, like, keep playin' 'til I shoot thru, Blue
Play your didgeridoo
Altogether now!

Tie me kangaroo down, sport
Tie me kangaroo down
Tie me kangaroo down, sport
Tie me kangaroo down

Tan me hide when I'm dead, Fred
Tan me hide when I'm dead
So we tanned his hide when he died, Clyde
And that's it hangin' on the shed!!
Altogether now!

Tie me kangaroo down, sport
Tie me kangaroo down
Tie me kangaroo down, sport
Tie me kangaroo down


Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 01, 2010, 04:59:31 AM
Just what I needed this morning a good old sing song.  ;D ;D  Thank you I enjoyed that.

Well yes he can play Tie me kangaroo down, sport on the didge but he plays Waltzing Matilda better.  You really can't recognise it unless you knew what he was playing.  Most of the stuff you play on a didge is rhythms rather than tunes. 
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 01, 2010, 10:14:31 PM
Aussie actors.

(http://www.tribute.ca/tribute_objects/images/stars/melissa_george.jpg) Melissa George
(http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00709/Holly_Valance_709669a.jpg) Holly Valance
(http://img.listal.com/image/1095415/150full.jpg) Isla Fisher
(http://img.listal.com/image/236807/150full.jpg) Elle
(http://img.listal.com/image/1367531/150full.jpg) Natalie Imbruglia

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 01, 2010, 10:30:16 PM
Are they your favorites, SC?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 01, 2010, 10:35:27 PM
Acting wise Isla and Melissa are.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 01, 2010, 10:44:56 PM
(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT2-204GoWrXE30X_xQrTB6HXdLez1PBk6uiP8o4Ub8H4-z5zo&t=1&usg=__xzMPILho2I9SaqexML3lylrn2Fg=) Zarah Garde-Wilson Gangland Lawyer
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 01, 2010, 11:19:35 PM
Bloody Yanks now have the Melbourne Cup!

First Vegemite, now this!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 01, 2010, 11:22:03 PM
My apologises.

It's French, not American. :-[

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/americain-wins-melbourne-cup/story-e6frg7mf-1225946754013
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 01, 2010, 11:23:51 PM
Bloody Yanks now have the Melbourne Cup!

Yeah but they don't get a day off to celebrate it.

Do you still get a bank holiday SK?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 01, 2010, 11:26:48 PM
Do you still get a bank holiday SK?

Did we ever?

I think the only public holiday in NSW that the rest of the country doesn't have or have it at a different time of year is Labor Day in October?

Let me consult the calendar on the fridge. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 01, 2010, 11:27:54 PM
My apologises.

It's French, not American. :-[


I was fooled at first too SK.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 01, 2010, 11:29:04 PM
With the horse name and colours, I assumed it was from over there.

NEVER Assume. :D

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 01, 2010, 11:30:24 PM
Any chance you could update the Aussie Av section of this thread SK. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 01, 2010, 11:31:09 PM
There was a bank holiday in NSW on August 2, 2010.

This isn't a public holiday. Just the banks don't open. ???
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 01, 2010, 11:32:55 PM
Any chance you could update the Aussie Av section of this thread SK. ;)

I knew there was a reason you were posting those pics.

Do you want a different av for each day of the week do you?

You know you'll drive KC insane!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 01, 2010, 11:34:34 PM
This isn't a public holiday. Just the banks don't open. ???

Must be hard work fleecing all the customers.  ???
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 01, 2010, 11:38:47 PM
Do you want a different av for each day of the week do you?

Oh when ever.

You know you'll drive KC insane!!

(http://forums.nyyfans.com/images/smilies/new/1/whistle.gif)


Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 01, 2010, 11:40:17 PM
;D

PC is going slow but I'll try and do a couple before tea. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 01, 2010, 11:42:51 PM
PC is going slow but I'll try and do a couple before tea. :)

There's no rush mate. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 01, 2010, 11:45:27 PM
You know some forums have chat rooms. Have you ever been in one so to speak. I would kinda image it would be like this thread....no.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 01, 2010, 11:52:08 PM
You know some forums have chat rooms. Have you ever been in one so to speak. I would kinda image it would be like this thread....no.

Yes like this thread but less fun.  :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 01, 2010, 11:53:42 PM
No, haven't been in a chat room. Sounds like this thread, yes.

That sentence sounds like I'm talking like Yoda. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 01, 2010, 11:53:54 PM
Yes like this thread but less fun.  :D

I thought so. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 01, 2010, 11:55:21 PM
That sentence sounds like I'm talking like Yoda. :D

Star Wars fan I take it?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 01, 2010, 11:57:25 PM
Yep.

Not so much now but when I was a kid.

The prequels were OK, but not as good as the originals.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 02, 2010, 12:00:02 AM
I'm probably more of a fan now than when I was a kid but not because of the prequels.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 02, 2010, 12:00:54 AM
(http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/8018/aussie14.png) (http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/9266/aussie15.png) (http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/149/aussie16.png) (http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/9995/aussie17.png) (http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/9774/aussie18.png)

Having some trouble with the lawyer. Have you got a head shot pic?

Be back after tea. Hold the fort. What am I saying, you have been all day. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 02, 2010, 12:03:08 AM
(http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2008/06/24/1111116/726773-zarah-garde-wilson.jpg)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 02, 2010, 12:56:12 AM
(http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/9150/aussie19.png) (http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/830/aussie20.png)

They seem a little distorted to me. It just might be my eyes though.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 02, 2010, 12:57:44 AM
I'm probably more of a fan now than when I was a kid but not because of the prequels.

Whatcha mean?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 02, 2010, 12:59:09 AM
Nah.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 02, 2010, 01:02:20 AM
Whatcha mean?

Probably because of widescreen TV's and home surround sound technology, bringing that theatre experience more into your home.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 02, 2010, 01:06:56 AM
I don't think I've watched my Star Wars DVD's on my widescreen tv since I've had it. It's only a 92cm tv but it's still bigger than the 68cm ton of bricks I had before.

Mmm, I feel a Star Wars weekend is in order. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 02, 2010, 01:15:42 AM
I've only got a 80cm but the way my lounge room is shaped, I'm only 3 meters from the TV. Biggest I could possibly go would be 102cm, but that's later down the track.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 02, 2010, 01:26:55 AM
Today's Aussie Thread Nickname announcement:

TwoMules nickname for this thread will be:


Toons. 8)

I don't think an explanation is neccessary is it?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 02, 2010, 01:35:08 AM
Well, thank you kind sir. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 02, 2010, 01:57:41 AM
SC, Have you had a Sex Change? ;)

(http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/9995/aussie17.png)

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 02, 2010, 02:03:25 AM
SC, Have you had a Sex Change? ;)

(http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/9995/aussie17.png)

 ;D ;D

Most of the ladies on this forum have a certain male Av, I'm just evening up the balance. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 02, 2010, 02:17:06 AM
I've just done a quick run through of the 19 pages here to see who's eligible for an Aussie Thread nickname. The only rule being you need a least one post in this thread to qualify.

So far we have Stats (Christopher), Quotes (Aline), Cookie (Lin) and Toons (TwoMules).

Stay tuned in the coming days for nicknames for SC, KC and Elizabeth77. Not necessarily in that order.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 02, 2010, 02:26:53 AM
I've just done a quick run through of the 19 pages here to see who's eligible for an Aussie Thread nickname. The only rule being you need a least one post in this thread to qualify.

So far we have Stats (Christopher), Quotes (Aline), Cookie (Lin) and Toons (TwoMules).

Stay tuned in the coming days for nicknames for SC, KC and Elizabeth77. Not necessarily in that order.

And don't worry folks as president of this thread, there will be a nickname for one gentleman who shall remain nameless.

Any suggestions, just PM me, I'm sure there will be some doozies. ^-^
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 02, 2010, 02:34:39 AM
And don't worry folks as president of this thread, there will be a nickname for one gentleman who shall remain nameless.

Any suggestions, just PM me, I'm sure there will be some doozies. ^-^

Will they be printable though?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 02, 2010, 02:39:24 AM
Will they be printable though?

Why, are you scared already?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 02, 2010, 02:41:46 AM
Why, are you scared already?

With you having final say. What do you reckon? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 02, 2010, 02:47:18 AM
And don't worry folks as president of this thread, there will be a nickname for one gentleman who shall remain nameless.

Any suggestions, just PM me, I'm sure there will be some doozies. ^-^

I do apologise for starting a sentence with "And" and also having two commas in one sentence. This is however the Aussie thread.  ;D I'm sure I've missed something.  ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 02, 2010, 02:50:45 AM
With you having final say. What do you reckon? :D

(http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/evilgrin/evilgrin0007.gif)


Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 02, 2010, 02:54:17 AM
I do apologise for starting a sentence with "And" and also having two apostrophes in one sentence. This is however the Aussie thread.  ;D I'm sure I've missed something.  ;D

What's this? You, apologising!!  Call the papers, hold that front page. Hell has definitely frozen over. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 02, 2010, 03:28:15 AM
English was not my best subject at school, but I do remember the basics. There is a teacher on one other forum that I chat on who has the most atrocious  english skills, another member always types the word "preety". ARRHH!!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 02, 2010, 01:54:46 PM
 I meant commas. :-[  I knew I'd stuff up something. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 02, 2010, 02:16:42 PM
In less than one fortnight, we will finally know the winner of the 2010 F1 championship.
In fact, we may know sooner: Fernando Alonso will be crowned champion on Sunday if he scores fourteen points more than Mark Webber and four points more than Lewis Hamilton, and finishes ahead of Sebastian Vettel.

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 02, 2010, 05:32:58 PM
In less than one fortnight, we will finally know the winner of the 2010 F1 championship.
In fact, we may know sooner: Fernando Alonso will be crowned champion on Sunday if he scores fourteen points more than Mark Webber and four points more than Lewis Hamilton, and finishes ahead of Sebastian Vettel.




Well I just have to hope Alonso gets a flat tyre and a very l  o  n  g  pit stop.  :(
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 02, 2010, 10:15:53 PM
And don't worry folks as president of this thread, there will be a nickname for one gentleman who shall remain nameless.

You could go with "Lifts" or "Rollercoaster". I've been up and down so much this year, it isn't funny.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 02, 2010, 10:32:25 PM
Yeah those are good ones but no I don't think so. ^-^
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 02, 2010, 10:36:09 PM
Yeah those are good ones but no I don't think so. ^-^

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 02, 2010, 11:50:07 PM

Well I just have to hope Alonso gets a flat tyre and a very l  o  n  g  pit stop.  :(

Lin, You're not the only one who, feels this way..  :(
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 02, 2010, 11:58:52 PM
Today's Aussie Thread Nickname naming is for Elizabeth77.



Shirts. :)



Just make sure you don't forget to type the "R"! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 03, 2010, 12:04:00 AM
You should be on the stage at the Sydney Opera House telling jokes. ;D ;D ;D ;D

Just make sure you don't forget to type the "R"  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 03, 2010, 12:08:13 AM
You should be on the stage at the Sydney Opera House telling jokes. ;D ;D ;D ;D

Plenty of people have told me in the past I should be on the stage.

The first stage outta town. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 03, 2010, 12:14:16 AM
The first stage outta town. :D

Make sure it's the one heading north.  O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 03, 2010, 06:12:09 AM
Plenty of people have told me in the past I should be on the stage.

The first stage outta town. :D

Make sure it's the one heading north.  O0

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

SK & SC, you are definitely more entertaining than most Christmas cracker jokes. :D 
Excellent humour. I love this Aussie Thread.  O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on November 03, 2010, 07:57:16 AM
Thanks, SK.  I'm certainly glad you know how to spell.  ;D

I guess I'll never get away from reminders of work.  :P
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 03, 2010, 10:41:16 AM
Does anybody know about 'The Dead Pool' remake? :D

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2027.jpg?t=1288805787)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on November 03, 2010, 03:38:26 PM
It must be my day for nicknames.  One of my neighbors at the market called me "Imp".  I wonder what it is about today?  Maybe I don't want to know.   :-\
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 03, 2010, 03:55:39 PM
It must be my day for nicknames.  One of my neighbors at the market called me "Imp".  I wonder what it is about today?  Maybe I don't want to know.   :-\

Sorry Shirts. ;)

Elizabeth, That neighbours not very nice calling you a "IMP"  :(

You should have hit him with 1 of your wonderful shirts! >:(

Why did he call you a mythological demon?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on November 03, 2010, 05:08:12 PM
It worked!  It worked!!
It's been a really slow night at the market and I hadn't sold a thing until I posted here.  Every time I post something while I'm working, a customer shows up.   ;D

Sorry Shirts. ;)

Elizabeth, That neighbours not very nice calling you a "IMP"  :(

You should have hit him with 1 of your wonderful shirts! >:(

Why did he call you a mythological demon?

I wouldn't dream of dirtying one of my shirts in such a manner!!   >:D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 03, 2010, 10:40:53 PM
Today's Aussie Thread Nickname announcement!

Southern cat.

Well it took a while and some might think I could've come up with something better but I think this fits well.



Stormy.  8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 03, 2010, 11:25:13 PM
Stormy.  8)

I like it. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 03, 2010, 11:59:41 PM
(http://joeljamescomedy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/080216_1month-300x255.gif)

The Aussie Thread is ONE month old today!!!!!!!!!!!

Whoo Hoo.   8)

It only seems like yesterday that this thread was a little speck in that big empty space between my ears and after thinking it would be a little bit of fun for Stormy and myself to rib one another with our interstate rivalries and such, with some input from Cookie. But it's gone gang busters with some great laughs with all our international friends ( Quotes, Shirts, KC, Toons and Stats) I hope I didn't miss anyone.

Thanks Everyone.  O0

Stay tuned for the announcement of KC's Aussie Thread nickname tomorrow! Lucky she is having computer troubles and won't be able to complain for a while. Well for a few hours at least.  >:D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 04, 2010, 12:04:42 AM
Nice one SK, its one cracken thread. 8)

What will be your nickname be I wonder. Anyone is more than welcome to PM me with suggestions. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 04, 2010, 12:37:20 AM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2027.jpg?t=1288805787)

Another masterpiece Toons. 8)  O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 04, 2010, 01:30:52 AM
(http://joeljamescomedy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/080216_1month-300x255.gif)

The Aussie Thread is ONE month old today!!!!!!!!!!!

Whoo Hoo.   8)


SK, We all have a Sir Cliff Richard moment in time..  Here is mine :D


Congratulations
and celebrations
When I tell everyone that The Aussie Thread is ONE month old today

Congratulations
and jubilations
I can't wait for KC's Aussie nickname, what will it be?

Congratulations


Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 04, 2010, 01:38:31 AM
Another masterpiece Toons. 8)  O0

Thanks SK. :)

Here's another one of you, Stormy and KC. ;)
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI1988.jpg?t=1288808547)

 ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 04, 2010, 01:46:52 AM
I don't like the look in Stormy's eye, riding that bike and heading straight for KC!! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 04, 2010, 01:53:27 AM
If Stormy crashes, you will be covered in apple crumble! :D ;D 
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 04, 2010, 01:57:45 AM
If Stormy crashes, you will be covered in apple crumble! :D ;D 

;D ;D

He'll definitely crash. With only one hand on the handlebars and the other holding an ice-cream, you know what he'll be concentrating more on. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 04, 2010, 02:02:35 AM
I should have put a Cider lolly in his hand :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 04, 2010, 04:33:51 AM
I should have put a Cider lolly in his hand :D

You COULD have put a tinny in his hand.   ;D ;D ;D


Love Stormy for SC the perfect monica!! O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 04, 2010, 07:46:30 AM
You COULD have put a tinny in his hand.   ;D ;D ;D

 ;D ;D  ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 04, 2010, 10:13:24 PM
Last but not least. That's right, last but not least! The one who keeps us all under control, the secretary of the sisterhood.

Do I have to say her name?

Say Who? Say Who? Say Who? Say Who? Say Who? Say Who?


Sorry, I had a Springsteen moment there. :D



Yes folks, the moment you've all been waiting for. The announcement of KC's Aussie thread nickname.

I had a lot of ideas come and go through my head this week, first there was "Apples" since KC lives in The Big Apple and Toons's pics.

Then there was "Sneakers" due to KC's love of running. Or "Beep Beep" from The Road Runner.

Then it was "Manhattan Miss", but that was a bit too long and it sounded to me like a racehorse.

I almost went with "Dame Yankees", but again it was a little too long.

So finally it was what I should of thought of straight away.

Drum roll please.............................






















Books.  8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 04, 2010, 10:31:47 PM
To recap on the week's nickname announcements:

Stats - Christopher

Quotes - Aline

Cookie - Lin

Toons - TwoMules

Shirts - Elizabeth77

Stormy - Southern cat

Books - KC

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 04, 2010, 10:36:09 PM
SK, Books is an excellent choice, well Done! O0

All those names for KC were very well thought out...  My favourite ones were Manhattan Miss or Beep Beep. :)

I'm very surprised you didn't come up with Baseball Babe. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 04, 2010, 10:47:23 PM
To recap on the week's nickname announcements:

Stats - Christopher

Quotes - Aline

Cookie - Lin

Toons - TwoMules

Shirts - Elizabeth77

Stormy - Southern cat

Books - KC

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D



The Magnificent Seven, led by Chris :D
 
SK, Is the postal delivery slow Down Under. Why is it taking SC all this time to post your Nickname? ???
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 04, 2010, 11:08:05 PM
SK, Is the postal delivery slow Down Under. Why is it taking SC all this time to post your Nickname? ???

Take it easy on him. They're a little slow south of the border. In more ways than one. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 04, 2010, 11:15:34 PM
Take it easy on him. They're a little slow south of the border. In more ways than one. :D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 04, 2010, 11:28:17 PM
Take it easy on him. They're a little slow south of the border. In more ways than one. :D

That could sway my judgement. :P
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 04, 2010, 11:34:33 PM
It could take months for Stormy to go through all the suggestions I'm sure he got PM'd to him. :)

You did get some, didn't you?

Maybe I should have sent some myself.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 04, 2010, 11:34:55 PM
SC, Have you been busy dying your hair? ;)

The last time I saw you, I could have sworn that you had Blonde hair! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 04, 2010, 11:39:32 PM
Stormy's the Aussie thread gigolo.

He's got a different woman for each day of the week. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 04, 2010, 11:42:23 PM
It could take months for Stormy to go through all the suggestions I'm sure he got PM'd to him. :)

You did get some, didn't you?

Maybe I should have sent some myself.

Quite a few came through last night.


SC, Have you been busy dying your hair? ;)

The last time I saw you, I could have sworn that you had Blonde hair! :D

I have multiple personalities. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 04, 2010, 11:44:11 PM
I have multiple personalities. ;)

That explains a lot! :o
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Christopher on November 05, 2010, 06:01:40 AM
To recap on the week's nickname announcements:

Stats - Christopher

Quotes - Aline

Cookie - Lin

Toons - TwoMules

Shirts - Elizabeth77

Stormy - Southern cat

Books - KC

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
We sound like very odd gangsters! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Aline on November 05, 2010, 06:10:16 AM
We sound like very odd gangsters! :D

We sure do :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 05, 2010, 11:41:04 AM
We sound like very odd gangsters! :D

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 05, 2010, 11:48:54 AM
Practice 1: Vettel leads Red Bull 1-2


Sebastian Vettel outpaced Red Bull team-mate Mark Webber by almost half a second as he topped the times in first practice at Interlagos.

McLaren duo Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button were third and fourth quickest, while championship leader Fernando Alonso pulled to a halt on the circuit at the very end of the session, apparently fearing an engine failure.

Practice 2: Vettel maintains Brazil edge


Sebastian Vettel showed he has no intention of giving up on his title ambitions without a fight as he again set the pace in second practice in Brazil as Red Bull completed its domination of the opening day.

Mark Webber had been the RBR driver at the head of the timesheet for most of the afternoon's running but Vettel marginally proved the faster of the two on the super-soft tyres late in the session.


(http://assets.speedtv.com/images/article_assets/105/1059545/1059545_article_img_large1.jpg)

http://formula-one.speedtv.com/article/f1-red-bull-juggernaut-in-p1-at-brazil/
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 05, 2010, 05:02:03 PM
                                                   HAPPY BIRTHDAY QANTAS

                                                  (http://www.globalsys.fr/img/news/Qantas.jpg)


The flying kangaroo is turning 90 on November 16!!

She's had a rough week but lets start the celebrations early for the most famous airline in the world.

As Raymond Babbitt (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095953/) said
Quote
QANTAS. QANTAS never crashed.


That was over 20 years ago and it's still true. Apart from a couple of minor mishaps.

Of course, you'd never get me on one. :o



 
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on November 05, 2010, 06:39:05 PM
Last but not least. That's right, last but not least! The one who keeps us all under control, the secretary of the sisterhood.

Do I have to say her name?

Say Who? Say Who? Say Who? Say Who? Say Who? Say Who?


Sorry, I had a Springsteen moment there. :D



Yes folks, the moment you've all been waiting for. The announcement of KC's Aussie thread nickname.

I had a lot of ideas come and go through my head this week, first there was "Apples" since KC lives in The Big Apple and Toons's pics.

Then there was "Sneakers" due to KC's love of running. Or "Beep Beep" from The Road Runner.

Then it was "Manhattan Miss", but that was a bit too long and it sounded to me like a racehorse.

I almost went with "Dame Yankees", but again it was a little too long.

So finally it was what I should of thought of straight away.

Drum roll please.............................






















Books.  8)
That's also an Eastwood quote, as I'm sure you know. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 05, 2010, 10:25:35 PM
Thanks to Cookie, Toons and Shirts for your wonderful suggestions for SK's new nickname. :)

And the winner is Shirts.  O0

The Schofield Kid has a new nickname.


Tees


Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 05, 2010, 10:32:19 PM
The 'ol heart was racing slightly when I saw it was finally going to be revealed.

Tees.  :)

Yep, I like it. Let's hope it inspires me in the morning.

Stormy, can you do something and get this wet weather to clear. I HATE playing golf in the rain!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 05, 2010, 10:36:09 PM
Stormy, can you do something and get this wet weather to clear. I HATE playing golf in the rain!!

Tees, it's done. No rain tomorrow.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 05, 2010, 10:44:40 PM
Tees, it's done. No rain tomorrow.

Cheers Mate.

I knew all those things the others said about you wasn't true. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 05, 2010, 10:47:10 PM
I knew all those things the others said about you wasn't true. ;)

Who said what? When? Those dirty scoundrels. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 05, 2010, 10:49:05 PM
Tees

There's a double meaning to the nickname. Can you guess what it is? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 05, 2010, 11:06:49 PM
Who said what? When? Those dirty scoundrels. :D

Relax, I'm only teasing you.

There's a double meaning to the nickname. Can you guess what it is? :D

Hey wait a minute. Teasing sounds like tees. Oh, I get it now! ;)

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 05, 2010, 11:10:09 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 05, 2010, 11:30:29 PM
(http://assets.speedtv.com/images/article_assets/105/1059545/1059545_article_img_large1.jpg)

Is it just me, or does Mark Webber look like he's thinking hurry up and take the damn picture?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 05, 2010, 11:32:21 PM
Is it just me, or does Mark Webber look like he's thinking hurry up and take the damn picture?

Nuh, he's dreaming of a banana paddle pop.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 05, 2010, 11:40:21 PM
Tomorrow, I'll be working in a switch yard that has 22,000 kva running through it. That's enough to vapourise someone....cool. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 05, 2010, 11:45:55 PM
Nuh, he's dreaming of a banana paddle pop.

(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/9997/mw1.png)

 :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 05, 2010, 11:47:03 PM
 Clever. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 06, 2010, 12:36:35 AM
Tomorrow, I'll be working in a switch yard that has 22,000 kva running through it. That's enough to vapourise someone....cool. :D

Sounds dangerous!

Hope you're working with someone you get along with? :o
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 06, 2010, 12:42:34 AM
Hope you're working with someone you get along with? :o

No he hates me, you've got me worried now. :D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 06, 2010, 02:58:43 AM
Crikey, this bloody job I'm suppose to do 2morrow has been canned again!!!

How am I going to plan to be at a movie night. Arhhhh!!! Breath in...breath out...
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 06, 2010, 02:59:54 AM
At least you'll get a Sunday morning sleep in. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 06, 2010, 03:04:00 AM
At least you'll get a Sunday morning sleep in. :)

Nope... now working at that 9 storey job I told you about........think of the money Stormy.... :D  
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 06, 2010, 03:11:31 AM
The money would be the only good thing about working on the weekend.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 06, 2010, 03:17:58 AM
The money would be the only good thing about working on the weekend.

Yep and with Xmas coming probably good timing. I'd prefer sleep though. :D

Good night mate. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 06, 2010, 03:27:47 AM
Yeah, I better hit the hay too. Gotta get up early for golf.

Good Night Aussie thread viewers. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on November 06, 2010, 05:12:49 PM
Thanks to Cookie, Toons and Shirts for your wonderful suggestions for SK's new nickname. :)

And the winner is Shirts.  O0

The Schofield Kid has a new nickname.


Tees

Thanks, SC.   :)

I see Tees even managed to figure out why (with a little help).   ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 06, 2010, 07:20:08 PM
Let's hope it inspires me in the morning.

Stormy, can you do something and get this wet weather to clear. I HATE playing golf in the rain!!

Tees, it's done. No rain tomorrow.

A new nickname has worked wonders. Best score of the year and the weather was perfect. No rain, not too hot, partly cloudy. Perfect golfing weather.

You're a weather legend Stormy. 8)

And thanks Shirts. O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 07, 2010, 08:56:24 AM
A new nickname has worked wonders. Best score of the year and the weather was perfect. No rain, not too hot, partly cloudy. Perfect golfing weather.


Well Shirts certainly came up trumps with that nickname AND you are living up to it.......Fantastic.  O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 09, 2010, 10:12:11 PM
This thread almost ended up on page 2. We can't have that happening. :D

Anyone on the board a member of Linked in?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 09, 2010, 11:32:36 PM
Anyone on the board a member of Linked in?

Never heard of it. What is it?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 10, 2010, 02:54:13 AM
Anyone on the board a member of Linked in?

Never heard of it. What is it?

That goes for me too.  We must be a couple of stick in the mud drongos Tees.  No doubt Storm will explain all.  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on November 10, 2010, 03:48:02 PM
It's LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/) (one word) ... it's sort of a Facebook for grownups professionals.  ;)

I'm actually a member ... I registered years ago when I was trying to find contact information for the authors of some of the interviews we were considering for inclusion in a book (not the Eastwood book). But I never posted a full profile and haven't updated my information since. I suppose I should, one of these days.

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 10, 2010, 11:11:54 PM
I'm not on facebook and don't know what the whoo ha is all about it?

People at work say they spoke to so and so last night and I think why not pick up the phone or wait until you get to work the next day?

I must be getting to old or something. :-[
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 10, 2010, 11:24:35 PM
I must be getting to old or something. :-[

I'm not a fan of facebook. Why bother. This is the place to be and like you said SK, just pick up the phone or text friends and work mates.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 10, 2010, 11:37:53 PM
I can understand if you have relo's overseas or something like that, but I remember hearing something on the radio last week about young people don't go out and meet friends much anymore, instead they sit on their behinds and chat on facebook.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 10, 2010, 11:43:38 PM
I guess violence around night clubs and pubs might have an influence but in saying that, surely going out with a group of friends would be a safe option. It's just the way it is these days. ???
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 11, 2010, 12:01:04 AM
Yeah, you only have to make eye contact with someone these days and you could finish in hospital or even worse.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 11, 2010, 02:05:36 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3145/2550155252_110ab77ef4.jpg)

I love these. They're just so damn tiny, you can't have just one. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 11, 2010, 04:36:12 AM
Gee SK I could go a bag full of those little beauties.

Going back to earlier comments.  I registered on facebook so I could keep in contact with a group I was in as I missed a few camps because I did know about them.  I stuck it for 1 month and never again.  What a load of cr"*p people post on there.  Only trouble is I keep getting messages that "friends" want to contact me.  I just delete the emails.  To get 'OFF' facebook I need to log on and somewhere there are instructions for leaving, however I can't remember the password I used and I really don't want to go there.   Philo a longtime member of this board is a facebook member but I only learn what he is up to through a friend of mine who uses facebook all the time.  She met Philo when she and I went to London.

Like SC and SK phone calls, emails and letters are fine when you are far away from people.    Meeting up when you are nearby.   That is the only way to keep in touch.  Oh! and on here of course.   :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 11, 2010, 06:24:25 AM
Like SC and SK phone calls, emails and letters are fine when you are far away from people.    Meeting up when you are nearby.   That is the only way to keep in touch.  Oh! and on here of course.   :)

I am not on facebook but most of my family and friends are on it!

I find it very amusing and sad that people who live on the same street talk to each other through facebook!

People should get out more and enjoy each others company for real, it's the best way to keep in touch.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on November 11, 2010, 06:25:10 AM
Like SC and SK phone calls, emails and letters are fine when you are far away from people.    Meeting up when you are nearby.   That is the only way to keep in touch.

You're so right, Lin.  I'm not good at phone calls, emails or letters either, but they have substance and are personal.  My happiest times have been a result of being with family or friends.  Being a wanderer and globetrotter, it usually falls on me to contact my widely scattered friends when I'm going to be anywhere near them.

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Oh! and on here of course.   :)

Normally I wouldn't have bothered to join something like this (could just read your posts), but you all are such a fun and diverse group of people.   :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Christopher on November 11, 2010, 06:36:37 AM
I'm not on facebook and don't know what the whoo ha is all about it?

People at work say they spoke to so and so last night and I think why not pick up the phone or wait until you get to work the next day?

I must be getting to old or something. :-[
I've been on facebook for over five years now! :D I joined back when it was still just for college students.

I completely agree that it's best to try to get together with people, but I've gotten to know some great people through some of these sites, and if they've lived close by I've eventually been able to meet up with them in person. But of course communication is always complex, and can seem even more so when the main communication is in writing--there seems to be so much room for misunderstanding (as there is in person too).
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on November 11, 2010, 07:03:04 AM
But of course communication is always complex, and can seem even more so when the main communication is in writing--there seems to be so much room for misunderstanding (as there is in person too).

If the writing is meaningful, it can be a great way to communicate.  When (and before) my husband was courting me, he only lived a mile away.  I used to email David every night and receive his answer when I got up to go to work.  We carried on long discussions that wouldn't have happened otherwise, and I got to know what kind of man David is.  (Of course, we spent a lot of time together, too, but this was my chance to get to understand how he thinks.)

Many of my friends are on facebook, but I'm not.  I'm sure I'd know more of what is going on in their lives, but I don't really need to know.  I send out an annual Christmas letter and that is about the end of my communications.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Aline on November 11, 2010, 07:43:19 AM
I'm glad I'm living in a technological era. Internet is a paradise to people that have difficulties in relationships.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 11, 2010, 04:04:38 PM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2081.jpg?t=1289516336)

Sorry Christopher and Aline but you did say we sound like very odd gangsters! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Christopher on November 11, 2010, 04:09:19 PM
 ;D I love that Peter Falk becomes my cartoon self! And I probably do start looking a little like him when I go without a haircut or shave for a while. :D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 11, 2010, 04:11:13 PM
;D I love that Peter Falk becomes my cartoon self! And I probably do start looking a little like him when I go without a haircut or shave for a while. :D ;D

Thanks Christopher!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 11, 2010, 10:07:21 PM
Another classic Toons. 8)

Stats as Peter Falk is a riot. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 11, 2010, 10:23:00 PM
It's hit 30°C, it's Friday afternoon, it's time for a drink.

Stormy around to join me?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 11, 2010, 10:24:51 PM
Thanks for the chuckle Toons, soon you'll have enough to fill a comic book. O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 11, 2010, 10:26:25 PM
It's hit 30°C, it's Friday afternoon, it's time for a drink.

Stormy around to join me?

Yep just got home opened the mail, fed the cats. It's been muggy here all day. 31C atm.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 11, 2010, 10:28:11 PM
Ooh the mail, that reminds me, my next installment of Clint Eastwood DVD's and Magazines arrived.

I wonder what I got this month?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 11, 2010, 10:29:58 PM
Much stuff in the mags?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 11, 2010, 10:37:27 PM
Thunderbolt & Lightfoot & In The Line Of Fire. 8)

Much stuff in the mags?

To tell you you thruth, I've never really sat down and read the mags cover to cover. I will one day but usually just have a flick through before putting them in the fancy file.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 11, 2010, 11:46:48 PM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2081.jpg?t=1289516336)

Does this mean Shirts, Cookie and Books are in the Clink?

I can't see them in the pic, although there must be one of them in the backseat with a gun out the window?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 12, 2010, 01:26:33 AM
Another classic Toons. 8)

Stats as Peter Falk is a riot. ;D
Thanks for the chuckle Toons, soon you'll have enough to fill a comic book. O0

Cheers! O0  Maybe I could call the comic book, Two Little Boys: The amazing tales of SK & SC. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 12, 2010, 01:31:49 AM
Does this mean Shirts, Cookie and Books are in the Clink?

I can't see them in the pic, although there must be one of them in the backseat with a gun out the window?

Shirts, Cookie and Books are in the backseat with their guns hanging out of the car windows. I'm hiding in the engine  (horsepower) :D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 12, 2010, 02:15:12 AM
Cheers! O0  Maybe I could call the comic book, Two Little Boys: The amazing tales of SK & SC. :D

Whatever you call it I think it would be a brilliant idea.  Toons you are wasting your time in your normal job.  Get yourself an agent and start doing toons for a living.  :)

I don't mind being in the back seat.  Safer really 'cos "mule power" isn't that fast.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 12, 2010, 02:24:49 AM
Whatever you call it I think it would be a brilliant idea.  Toons you are wasting your time in your normal job.  Get yourself an agent and start doing toons for a living.  :)


Thanks for your nice comments Lin. :)

I don't mind being in the back seat.  Safer really 'cos "mule power" isn't that fast.

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Aline on November 12, 2010, 08:06:17 AM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2081.jpg?t=1289516336)


;D ;D ;D


Sorry Christopher and Aline but you did say we sound like very odd gangsters! :D

And we do. Watch out! 8)

Very nice job, Toons! O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 12, 2010, 05:21:47 PM
Maybe I could call the comic book, Two Little Boys: The amazing tales of SK & SC. :D

My mental picture of what Stormy looks like has now changed.

With me the spitting image of Smiley, Stormy is his mate, Joey. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 12, 2010, 05:23:26 PM
My mental picture of what Stormy looks like has now changed.

With me the spitting image of Smiley, Stormy is his mate, Joey. :D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 12, 2010, 05:30:16 PM
Very nice job, Toons! O0

Thank You Quotes! :)

Toons you are wasting your time in your normal job.  Get yourself an agent and start doing toons for a living.  :)

Lin, I have done cartoons in the past for one of my local Newspapers. :)

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2102-1.jpg?t=1289608122)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 12, 2010, 05:34:34 PM
That's the weirdest looking dog, I've ever seen. :D

I'd love to see some more of your work Toons, maybe each week we can have Toon's toon corner or something here in the Aussie thread.  8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 12, 2010, 05:38:43 PM
I'd love to see some more of your work Toons, maybe each week we can have Toon's toon corner or something here in the Aussie thread.  8)

Thanks SK. :)

Toon's toon corner, It sounds like a childrens tv show! :D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 12, 2010, 05:41:23 PM
Toon's toon corner, It sounds like a childrens tv show! :D ;D

Well it will fit right in here. We're all big kids. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 12, 2010, 05:58:22 PM
Well it will fit right in here. We're all big kids. :D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

This is my favourite Thread on the board and I'm not even an Aussie! :D ;D ;D

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 12, 2010, 06:02:42 PM
This is my favourite Thread on the board and I'm not even an Aussie! :D ;D ;D

Sometimes I think it's a shame we don't talk more Eastwood related topics but this thread has helped me laugh a lot in the last six weeks or so, so it's becoming my favorite part of the board as well.

Looks like Stormy had to work again today. What a shame. >:D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 12, 2010, 06:23:52 PM
Sometimes I think it's a shame we don't talk more Eastwood related topics but this thread has helped me laugh a lot in the last six weeks or so, so it's becoming my favorite part of the board as well.

I agree we should talk more Eastwood but this thread is a joy to read and everybody is 'game for a laugh'. SK, thanks for starting this fantastic thread. O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 12, 2010, 10:01:52 PM
Looks like Stormy had to work again today. What a shame. >:D

Some of us like to keep the economy heading in the right direction. :P
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 12, 2010, 10:06:24 PM
Some of us like to keep the economy heading in the right direction. :P

Yes, I'm sure the Taxman just loves you. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 12, 2010, 10:12:46 PM
Yes and I get to love him back at the end the financial year. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 13, 2010, 07:16:17 AM
Sometimes I think it's a shame we don't talk more Eastwood related topics but this thread has helped me laugh a lot in the last six weeks or so, so it's becoming my favorite part of the board as well.

It sure is a fun place to visit.

Brilliant cartoon Toons.

That's the weirdest looking dog, I've ever seen. :D

I'd love to see some more of your work Toons, maybe each week we can have Toon's toon corner or something here in the Aussie thread.  8)

I second that, both comments but I do think the dog is like Dougal on The Magic Roundabout and that brings this post right back to childrens TV programs. :D :D :D

Toon's toon corner, It sounds like a childrens tv show! :D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Aline on November 13, 2010, 07:36:11 AM
That's the weirdest looking dog, I've ever seen. :D

It looks a sort of monkey ;D

I so agree about the cartoons. TwoMules is very good and should post them more often. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 13, 2010, 10:56:47 AM

Brilliant cartoon Toons.

I second that, both comments but I do think the dog is like Dougal on The Magic Roundabout and that brings this post right back to childrens TV programs. :D :D :D

Thank you Lin. :)    Well done, I was trying to draw the dog like Dougal from The Magic Roundabout. O0

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 13, 2010, 11:03:26 AM
It looks a sort of monkey ;D

Aline, Do monkeys look like that in brazil? (Sorry Brasil) ;)

I so agree about the cartoons. TwoMules is very good and should post them more often. :)

Thank You Aline. :)

I am already working on a Christmas cartoon to post in December! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 13, 2010, 02:09:58 PM
That's the weirdest looking dog, I've ever seen. :D

It looks a sort of monkey ;D

That'd be the weirdest looking monkey I've ever seen. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 13, 2010, 02:13:35 PM
That'd be the weirdest looking monkey I've ever seen. :D
That'd be the weirdest looking monkey I've ever seen. :D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 13, 2010, 02:25:55 PM
I haven't been drinking but I'm seeing double in that last post.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 13, 2010, 02:32:45 PM
I haven't been drinking but I'm seeing double in that last post.

Sorry SK! It must be the champagne!  :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 13, 2010, 02:52:09 PM
Sorry SK! It must be the champagne!  :D

(http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/6811/dd1o.png)

 ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 13, 2010, 02:57:40 PM
(http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/6811/dd1o.png)

 ;)

I'm lucky I don't have a breathalyser to start my PC. :D :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on November 13, 2010, 04:06:37 PM
I needed a good laugh to cheer me up, but this thread is almost too much.   ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 13, 2010, 04:08:23 PM
I needed a good laugh to cheer me up, but this thread is almost too much.   ;D ;D

The Aussie Thread. Best entertainment on the net! :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 13, 2010, 05:24:27 PM
Whoa it's starting to warm up out there now. Just washed the car and came in soaked. Not from the hose but from sweat. I had to have a shower to cool off. That's two this week!! ;)

The water bill will go through the roof this month. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 13, 2010, 05:29:45 PM
That's two this week!! ;)

Two showers this week or today or both. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 13, 2010, 05:31:35 PM
Whoa it's starting to warm up out there now. Just washed the car and came in soaked. Not from the hose but from sweat. I had to have a shower to cool off. That's two this week!! ;)

The water bill will go through the roof this month. :D

SK, What time is it now in Sydney?  8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 13, 2010, 05:32:57 PM
SK, What time is it now in Sydney?  8)

At the third stroke it will be:

11:32:57 precisely. Pip, Pip Pip.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 13, 2010, 05:33:14 PM
Just washed the car

What sort of car do you drive if you don't mind me asking? You seem to wash it more than I do mine. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 13, 2010, 05:37:35 PM
Toyota Corolla. I used to be shocking at keeping it clean. Hardly ever did it. Now in the past few months, I've tried to do it, either Saturday afternoon if I'm playing golf Sunday or Sunday morning.

I think I'm paying the penalty for not looking after it sooner as the paint work is peeling in patches. The bonnet is the worse. It's like when you get sunburnt and your skin peels off in patches after a few days. That's what it looks like. :(

It's the damn Aussie heat that's done it. >:(
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 13, 2010, 05:45:26 PM
At the third stroke it will be:

11:32:57 precisely. Pip, Pip Pip.

Do they still have that speaking clock?

What about the poor bloke that had to sit there all day saying at the third stroke......

Sort of like poor Karen in the Navman when I'm out driving and have no idea where I am and she's telling what street I'm on and where to turn.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on November 13, 2010, 05:48:07 PM
The water bill will go through the roof this month. :D

As long as the water doesn't got through the roof.  Then you'd have another kind of bill.  :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 13, 2010, 05:49:35 PM
SK, What time is it now in Sydney?  8)

http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/

Want to know what time it is anywhere in the world, that's the best site I've found. Well KC told me about it so I can't take the credit. Oh, bugger it, I will. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 13, 2010, 05:52:27 PM
Do they still have that speaking clock?

1194

Sort of like poor Karen in the Navman when I'm out driving and have no idea where I am and she's telling what street I'm on and where to turn.

Poor Karen sounds a lot smarter than..... ::)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 13, 2010, 05:54:40 PM
Poor Karen sounds a lot smarter than..... ::)

Well if they didn't put streets signs behind trees and power poles, it wouldn't be so difficult to know where I am. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 13, 2010, 05:56:21 PM
Point taken. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 13, 2010, 05:57:08 PM
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/

Want to know what time it is anywhere in the world, that's the best site I've found. Well KC told me about it so I can't take the credit. Oh, bugger it, I will. :D

Thanks SK. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 13, 2010, 06:00:31 PM
No worries Toons.

So what time is it in the UK? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 13, 2010, 06:04:43 PM
Did the Aussie's lose to England in the rugby this morning?

Lucky I'm not a rugby fan. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 13, 2010, 06:07:34 PM
No worries Toons.

So what time is it in the UK? :D
01:06 am.  Time for bed soon!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 13, 2010, 06:39:50 PM
Downbeat Mark Webber promised to fight until the flag after qualifying fifth for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The Red Bull driver, who goes into the race second in the championship, must finish ahead of leader Fernando Alonso to have a chance of winning the title.

But with Alonso qualifying third behind Webber's team-mate Sebastian Vettel and McLaren's Lewis Hamilton, the Australian has it all to do.

"It is disappointing but there is still a long way to go," said Webber.

"I need to finish ahead of Alonso but if I don't finish I don't win the championship either.

This should be a superb race tomorrow. I just hope Mark can get in front of Alonso!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 13, 2010, 06:53:53 PM
Can we get someone to stick a banana in Alonso's exhaust pipe? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 13, 2010, 07:02:16 PM
Can we get someone to stick a banana in Alonso's exhaust pipe? :D

I think that's an excellent idea. ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Aline on November 14, 2010, 07:11:20 AM
Aline, Do monkeys look like that in brazil? (Sorry Brasil) ;)

No :D At least not my plush ones :D

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh205/raissa_2008/tikoemongo.jpg)



Actually, that "thing" you drew doesn't look any animal listed in the fauna of this planet. ;D



Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 14, 2010, 08:35:06 AM
Aline, those monkeys are so cute but the big one looks more lika a gorilla. (Ape) :)

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Actually, that "thing" you drew doesn't look any animal listed in the fauna of this planet.  ;D

Aline, have you never watched The Magic Roundabout? :D

(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/00448/news-graphics-2007-_448276a.jpg)

It's a Dougal Dog! :D ;D ;D

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1548722/Magic-Roundabout-returns-on-digital-TV.html

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 14, 2010, 08:40:29 AM
Mark didn't make it  :'(    However on the brighter side neither did Alonso.   Vettel drove a good race and even if Toons would have rather not seen him on the podium, it kept Alonso off it.    Next year Mark could do it.    After the experiences of this year he has just about covered most of the problems he could encounter.  Perhaps if the safety car had not been needed the result could have been different. 
(http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Sport/Pix/pictures/2010/11/14/1289747787045/Sebastian-Vettel-Lewis-Ha-006.jpg)


Link
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/nov/14/sebastian-vettel-champion
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 14, 2010, 08:43:35 AM

I do think the dog is like Dougal on The Magic Roundabout and that brings this post right back to childrens TV programs. :D :D :D



Aline, have you never watched The Magic Roundabout? :D
It's a Dougal Dog! :D ;D ;D

http://wallpapers.free-review.net/16__The_Magic_Roundabout__-_Dougal.htm


That's what I said a few pages ago.   ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 14, 2010, 08:51:39 AM
Mark didn't make it  :'(    However on the brighter side neither did Alonso.   

It was a real shame! :(

Quote
Vettel drove a good race and even if Toons would have rather not seen him on the podium, it kept Alonso off it.   

Lin, You are right but Vettel is still young and he had time on his side unlike Mark! :(

It was great to see two former British World Champions on the podium. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 14, 2010, 09:25:02 AM
Mark vows to try again next year.
Link.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/88265

I think his first race was at Amaroo Park.  I used to visit Amaroo for the bikes and later AMSCAR.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 14, 2010, 01:25:01 PM
Talking about kangaroos in the DVD thread with Toons made me remember that episode of Seinfeld when that old guy was talking to Elaine and was saying do male kangaroos get "Pouch Envy" since only the female kangaroos have pouches. I mean doesn't the male have things he wants to carry around too.

Man, just thinking about that cracks me up. ;D

And of course Elaine's Aussie accent when she said in another episode, "Maybe a dingo ate your babeeee." :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on November 14, 2010, 01:57:53 PM
I haven't seen that episode, but I'm betting Elaine was doing a Meryl Streep accent, not an Aussie accent. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 14, 2010, 02:30:46 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghCTZF61ey0

The actual quote was "Maybe a dingo ate your baby."

I modified my earlier post.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 14, 2010, 03:42:20 PM
That has to be one of the worst Aussie accents I have ever heard.  Worse than Meryl's.    :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 14, 2010, 05:00:53 PM
My Dougal Dog has come under so criticism so I have decided to post another one of my Paper Round Newspaper cartoons! >:(

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2104.jpg?t=1289606684)

Aline, It's a Dog. Look it even says,"Woof! Woof!" ;) :D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Please don't post tomorrow saying it looks like a Monkey! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 14, 2010, 07:21:14 PM
That's what I said a few pages ago.   ;)

Toons probably missed it with those sunnies he always has on. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 14, 2010, 07:26:03 PM
My Dougal Dog has come under so criticism so I have decided to post another one of my Paper Round Newspaper cartoons! >:(

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2104.jpg?t=1289606684)

Didn't I start something with the dog talk from the earlier toon, Toons? :D

But that dog is certainly much better. Has to be a British Bulldog?

Although, why does he have 3 white legs and one black one?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 14, 2010, 10:08:31 PM
But that dog is certainly much better. Has to be a British Bulldog?
Although, why does he have 3 white legs and one black one?

Could it be that the black leg is actually a white one in shadow?  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 14, 2010, 10:11:31 PM
Could it be that the black leg is actually a white one in shadow?  ;)

Only The Shadow Knows. Whooooo   ooooooooo.

Geez, that's two quotes from MASH in 30 minutes. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 14, 2010, 10:27:53 PM
Only The Shadow Knows. Whooooo   ooooooooo.

Geez, that's two quotes from MASH in 30 minutes. :D

Sad.   ;)

No doubt Storm will have something to say about your MASH addicition.   Sorry only joking.  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 14, 2010, 11:23:44 PM

No doubt Storm will have something to say about your MASH addicition.   Sorry only joking.  ;)

I have the same addiction Lin. :D

Only The Shadow Knows.

What episode is that from Tees?

Soooo many posts to read today. Did everyone have fun today?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 14, 2010, 11:27:09 PM
What episode is that from Tees?

Soooo many posts to read today. Did everyone have fun today?

I can't remember what episode it was but I'm sure it was Klinger to Charles in the Kitchen.

Yeah, nothing better on a wet miserable day than to watch a film make a few posts, have some lunch, play a round of 15 questions and make a few more posts before dinner.

Only problem is:

"I CAN'T FEEL MY LEGS!!!!"  :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 14, 2010, 11:31:43 PM
I have the same addiction Lin. :D

I never missed MASH when it was on TV at home but I never see it on TV here in the UK.  probably on a satellite channel but I don't have any.


Yeah, nothing better on a wet miserable day than to watch a film make a few posts, have some lunch, play a round of 15 questions and make a few more posts before dinner.

Only problem is:

"I CAN'T FEEL MY LEGS!!!!"  :D


I know the feeling.  I don't think I can straighten my knees enough to walk to the kitchen.   ;D   I need coffee.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 14, 2010, 11:34:55 PM
Yep, sounds like you guys had a great day. :) 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 14, 2010, 11:36:07 PM
No, wait a minute it was Klinger to Radar and it was something to do with the Mash potato.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 14, 2010, 11:44:10 PM
No, wait a minute it was Klinger to Radar and it was something to do with the Mash potato.

Now that's starting to ring a bell.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 14, 2010, 11:59:55 PM
Now that's starting to ring a bell.


My favourite quote from Klinger is "May the fleas of a thousand camels nest in your armpit!"
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 15, 2010, 12:01:54 AM

My favourite quote from Klinger is "May the fleas of a thousand camels nest in your armpit!"

He'll say anything to get out of the army. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 15, 2010, 12:29:20 AM
I remember seeing a blooper reel from the show when Klinger was dressed as a gypsy and someone said to him, something about him having crystal balls and they couldn't stop laughing and it must have taken about a dozen takes to get it.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 15, 2010, 12:31:34 AM
I remember seeing a blooper reel from the show when Klinger was dressed as a gypsy and someone said to him, something about him having crystal balls and they couldn't stop laughing and it must have taken about a dozen takes to get it.

Cool, I'll have to look that up on YouTube.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 15, 2010, 12:40:47 AM
Post a link if you find it. It's a riot.

I haven't seen it in years. I think it was on that blooper show with Dick Clark and Ed McMahon.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 15, 2010, 01:59:57 AM
Toons probably missed it with those sunnies he always has on. ;)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

I didn't miss it, check out page 25. :o

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Thank you Lin.   :)   Well done, I was trying to draw the dog like Dougal from The Magic Roundabout. O0 

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 15, 2010, 02:05:21 AM
Didn't I start something with the dog talk from the earlier toon, Toons? :D

SK, you sure did, but at least you called it a dog and not a monkey! ;D

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That's the weirdest looking dog, I've ever seen. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 15, 2010, 02:06:47 AM
Could it be that the black leg is actually a white one in shadow?  ;)

Lin, You are one smart cookie. :D O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 15, 2010, 02:07:45 AM
at least you called it a dod
 

When did the Department Of Defence come into the conversation. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 15, 2010, 02:09:13 AM
When did the Department Of Defence come into the conversation. :D

Sorry :-[
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 15, 2010, 02:12:07 AM
Just living up to my nickname Toons. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 15, 2010, 02:13:31 AM
Just living up to my nickname Toons. 8)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 15, 2010, 04:30:31 AM
Lin, You are one smart cookie. :D O0

Just living up to my nickname too  >:D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Aline on November 15, 2010, 07:42:31 AM
My Dougal Dog has come under so criticism so I have decided to post another one of my Paper Round Newspaper cartoons! >:(

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2104.jpg?t=1289606684)

Aline, It's a Dog. Look it even says,"Woof! Woof!" ;) :D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Please don't post tomorrow saying it looks like a Monkey! :D

This one really looks like it. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on November 15, 2010, 08:27:46 AM
I desperately needed a laugh this morning, so I took Tees' prescription and checked in here.  The medicine worked.   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 15, 2010, 10:26:41 AM
I desperately needed a laugh this morning, so I took Tees' prescription and checked in here.  The medicine worked.   ;D ;D ;D

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OQ8xQKdupUI/TJwMhR5faoI/AAAAAAAAAVo/DVpTqnyOh6k/s1600/hackenbush.gif)

Doc. Tees at your service. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 15, 2010, 10:29:32 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OQ8xQKdupUI/TJwMhR5faoI/AAAAAAAAAVo/DVpTqnyOh6k/s1600/hackenbush.gif)

Doc. Tees at your service. :D

Oh! Handsome Doctor Tees,  I have a dreadful compulsion to be on this thread far more than any of the others.  Is there anything I can take for it?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 15, 2010, 10:33:37 AM
I have a dreadful compulsion to be on this thread far more than any of the others.  Is there anything I can take for it?

 ;D ;D

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 15, 2010, 10:38:02 AM
I'll give you an examination later, I have to run. My next patient is waiting for me at Rosehill.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 15, 2010, 10:40:50 AM
Sorry Aline. ;D

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2108.gif?t=1289842722)

;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Aline on November 15, 2010, 02:00:01 PM
Sorry Aline. ;D

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2108.gif?t=1289842722)

;D ;D

Will you never forgive me for that so in target comment, will you, Toons?

I thought about report you for drawing me with those arms but the necklace and shirt look fine. ;D



You are funny, 2M! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 15, 2010, 03:36:08 PM
Will you never forgive me for that so in target comment, will you, Toons?


NO!   Aline, it's too funny to forgive you and I always thought you were quite intelligent! ;)

Now I know why people say,"new animals are discovered each day in the amazon" :D

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I thought about report you for drawing me with those arms but the necklace and shirt look fine. ;D

That shirt was quite cheap, It was only $1.99 from ebay. ;)

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You are funny, 2M!  :D


Aline, Thank you. :)   Don't forget to buy some bananas to feed your dog. ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Aline on November 15, 2010, 07:02:28 PM
Thank you, 2m ^-^

That shirt was quite cheap, It was only $1.99 from ebay. ;)

>:(

Now I know why people say,"new animals are discovered each day in the amazon" :D

I have to agree about that. Do you know the uacari-vermelho?

The uacari-vermelho (Cacajo calvus) lives among the trees of Amazon basin and moves jumping from branch to branch thru the top of the trees. His face is red because of the big quantity of blood vases he has on this region which makes a big contrast with his hair that variates from pale yellow, grey or white.

I didn't want to post the picture directly on the board because honestly I find the monkey a little creepy. If some of you want to see him, click on the link. I was looking a magazine about decoration of rooms the other day, suddenly turned a leaf and saw that picture in a full page about a nature alert campaign.The uacari-vermelho is an animal threatened with extinction. :(

I love animals but this monkey isn't good looking :o

(Is it a monkey...isn't it?(http://planetsmilies.net/afraid-smiley-9553.gif))

http://www.revistabrasileiros.com.br/imagens/2327/em/textos/434/ (http://www.revistabrasileiros.com.br/imagens/2327/em/textos/434/)

Sorry for sticking Brasil business here but if you want to blame someone, blame 2M. >:D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 15, 2010, 10:19:38 PM
Oh! Handsome Doctor Tees,  I have a dreadful compulsion to be on this thread far more than any of the others.  Is there anything I can take for it?

Take two large pills each morning. I know they're big, but don't worry, the last patient I perscribed them to, won the Melbourne Cup. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 16, 2010, 01:38:07 AM
I have to agree about that. Do you know the uacari-vermelho?

I didn't want to post the picture directly on the board because honestly I find the monkey a little creepy. I love animals but this monkey isn't good looking :o


Aline, the uacari-vermelho looks like Clyde the Orangutan wearing a Halloween mask. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 16, 2010, 01:43:31 AM
(Is it a monkey...isn't it?(http://planetsmilies.net/afraid-smiley-9553.gif))

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Sorry for sticking Brasil business here but if you want to blame someone, blame 2M. >:D

Sorry everyone! ;D       Here is a nice picture of a koala bear :)

(http://sugod.com/gallery/d/1761-1/Koala-Bear.jpg)

http://sugod.com/koala-bear-word-philippine-political-jargon/
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 16, 2010, 01:49:25 AM
(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/9435/1000118zr6.th.jpg)

We can't have a koala pic and no Roo pics.

This from my visit to the wildlife park in Sydney a couple of years ago that I posted about in the photo thread.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 16, 2010, 01:56:48 AM
(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/9435/1000118zr6.th.jpg)

We can't have a koala pic and no Roo pics.

This from my visit to the wildlife park in Sydney a couple of years ago that I posted about in the photo thread.

SK, Thanks for posting the picture. :)

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 16, 2010, 02:00:50 AM
Oh! Handsome Doctor Tees,  I have a dreadful compulsion to be on this thread far more than any of the others.  Is there anything I can take for it?

On further examination, I'm afraid there is no hope for anyone. The compulsion is a disease for which there is no known cure. We are all infected with the fever. It's an epidemic.

But that doesn't matter because as Hud once said, "The Whole country's run on epidemics".

We keep the thread alive and we help the country.

But more importantly, we help ourselves.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 16, 2010, 02:10:31 AM
Million Dollar Baby Joey :D

(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l167/BlueSteel14/roo.jpg)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 16, 2010, 02:18:21 AM
10 bucks on the roo.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 16, 2010, 02:22:44 AM
I bet they poured ether on the gloves.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 16, 2010, 02:27:59 AM
Gotta check if it's ether or water first. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 16, 2010, 02:29:39 AM
Just get Ugly John in a clinch. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 16, 2010, 02:30:42 AM
Hey which reminds me, Ugly John was an Aussie!!!!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 16, 2010, 02:35:17 AM
(http://www.smokeysoffice.com/entertain/mash/MashPhoto/GuestReg/UglyJohn1.jpg) (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OQ8xQKdupUI/TJwMhR5faoI/AAAAAAAAAVo/DVpTqnyOh6k/s1600/hackenbush.gif)


                                                                                       Seperated At Birth?   :D

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 16, 2010, 02:37:46 AM
Hey which reminds me, Ugly John was an Aussie!!!!!

Was he? Whoa!!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 16, 2010, 02:43:10 AM
In the show wasn't he. He had the slouch hat, so I always assumed.

I know in a later episode he turned up as Muldoon, who always asked for a coffee in a mug at Rosey's but got scotch in it instead. When Rosey was off crook, Charles was tending bar but didn't know, so when Muldoon asked for a coffee, that's exactly what Charles gave him. A brew ha ha erupted and Charles yelled out, "The aborigines are the civilised ones!"
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 16, 2010, 02:55:03 AM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2108.gif?t=1289842722)

You know Toons, Quotes couldn't have arms that skinny. She wouldn't be able to carry around all those shopping bags full of clothes each day from the stores. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 16, 2010, 03:37:16 AM
You know Toons, Quotes couldn't have arms that skinny. She wouldn't be able to carry around all those shopping bags full of clothes each day from the stores. ;)

Yes she could, she just hangs them around her neck and that keeps hands free for paying for more!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 16, 2010, 07:13:03 AM
You know Toons, Quotes couldn't have arms that skinny. She wouldn't be able to carry around all those shopping bags full of clothes each day from the stores. ;)

SK, Aline gets the monkey to carry her shopping bags! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 16, 2010, 07:17:56 AM
Million Dollar Baby Joey :D

(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l167/BlueSteel14/roo.jpg)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

This scene was cut from the uk edition. :D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on November 16, 2010, 09:28:12 AM
(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/9435/1000118zr6.th.jpg)

Since kangaroos have come into the picture, here's a question for you.

Why are kangaroos always disqualified from races?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 16, 2010, 10:27:00 AM
Why are kangaroos always disqualified from races?

I don't know.  ???
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on November 16, 2010, 11:21:25 AM
I don't know.  ???

Let's see if anyone else can figure it out.   ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 16, 2010, 11:52:43 AM
Why are kangaroos always disqualified from races?

They're always jumping the gun. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on November 16, 2010, 12:50:36 PM
They're always jumping the gun. :D

Congratulations, 2M!

Do you write riddles for kids' magazines as well as drawing cartoons for the paper?   :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 16, 2010, 01:22:48 PM
You know Toons, Quotes couldn't have arms that skinny. She wouldn't be able to carry around all those shopping bags full of clothes each day from the stores. ;)

Yes she could, she just hangs them around her neck and that keeps hands free for paying for more!

SK, Aline gets the monkey to carry her shopping bags! :D

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2145.gif?t=1289938073)

Sorry Aline. :(  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Thank you for being such a good sport about it. O0

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 16, 2010, 01:30:22 PM
Congratulations, 2M!

Do you write riddles for kids' magazines as well as drawing cartoons for the paper?   :D

No Elizabeth, someone once told me this riddle when I was a child. ;)  ;D ;D

What do you get if you cross a sheep and a kangaroo? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Aline on November 16, 2010, 02:57:38 PM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2145.gif?t=1289938073)

Sorry Aline. :(  ;D ;D ;D ;D

omg, it's getting worse... :D

That shirt was more expensive, I suppose ;)

If some of you come around and wish take a look in some of those stores, just don't do it because they exist only inside Mr. Mules's fertile imagination. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on November 16, 2010, 03:22:39 PM
No Elizabeth, someone once told me this riddle when I was a child. ;)  ;D ;D

What do you get if you cross a sheep and a kangaroo? :D

A woolly jumper.   :D

Toons, are you sure you've gotten over being a child?   >:D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 16, 2010, 10:24:15 PM
Why are kangaroos always disqualified from races?

They're always jumping the gun. :D

I don't think I've heard that one before.

I'm sorry I heard it today. :D

That was almost as bad as Toons jokes on the first couple of pages of this thread. ;)

What do you get if you cross a sheep and a kangaroo? :D

A woolly jumper.   :D

That one, I have heard before, but again, could have done without hearing it again. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on November 16, 2010, 10:26:05 PM
I would have thought you'd get a cross sheep ... and probably an even crosser kanagaroo! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 16, 2010, 10:27:27 PM
SK, Aline gets the monkey to carry her shopping bags! :D

Well that's better than having the monkey on your back! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 16, 2010, 10:32:14 PM
I would have thought you'd get a cross sheep ... and probably an even crosser kangaroo! :D

Talking of Angry sheep. When I was about 3 years old, I got sat on my pants when a sheep rammed me in the stomach at Nowra's Animal Park. There I was just minding my own business, then bam. I'm sitting in the dirt bawling my eyes out. It's always a talking point and quite amusing to everyone else when the family reminisce. >:(
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 16, 2010, 10:41:19 PM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2145.gif?t=1289938073)

Another classic Toons.

It doesn't look like the Mondog is happy lugging around all those bags though?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 16, 2010, 10:52:43 PM
A woolly jumper.   :D

Toons, are you sure you've gotten over being a child?   >:D

Shirts,  I'm Just a Big Kid at Heart. ;D ;D

Sorry I couldn't reply to your post last night. I had to go to bed early because it was a school night. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 16, 2010, 10:59:52 PM
omg, it's getting worse... :D

That shirt was more expensive, I suppose ;)


It cost me a Fistful of Dollars, for that shirt!  $$$$$$$$$ :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 16, 2010, 11:07:23 PM
I don't think I've heard that one before.

I'm sorry I heard it today. :D

That was almost as bad as Toons jokes on the first couple of pages of this thread. ;)

That one, I have heard before, but again, could have done without hearing it again. ;)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

I would have thought you'd get a cross sheep ... and probably an even crosser kanagaroo! :D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Well that's better than having the monkey on your back! :D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Another classic Toons.

It doesn't look like the Mondog is happy lugging around all those bags though?

Thanks Dr. Tees. Laughter is the best medicine O0        Mondog ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 16, 2010, 11:10:58 PM
Thanks Dr. Tees. Laughter is the best medicine O0        Mondog ;D ;D ;D

My Pleasure. 8)

I'll try and think up a better nickname for the little tyke.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 16, 2010, 11:12:33 PM
Quick everyone, Hide. Stormy has arrived.  >:D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 16, 2010, 11:20:16 PM
Talking of Angry sheep. When I was about 3 years old, I got sat on my pants when a sheep rammed me in the stomach at Nowra's Animal Park. There I was just minding my own business, then bam. I'm sitting in the dirt bawling my eyes out. It's always a talking point and quite amusing to everyone else when the family reminisce. >:(

Baaa :D

Sorry, that was a bit Sheepish. ;D ;D

Look on the bright side.  At least it wasn't a goat attacking a kid. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 16, 2010, 11:24:03 PM
Quick everyone, Hide. Stormy has arrived.  >:D

logout now! ;) :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 16, 2010, 11:24:42 PM
Hey which reminds me, Ugly John was an Aussie!!!!!

Oh I thought you meant he was an Aussie playing an Aussie.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 16, 2010, 11:25:19 PM
Baaa :D

Sorry, that was a bit Sheepish. ;D ;D

Look on the bright side.  At least it wasn't a goat attacking a kid. ;)

Now it's funny you should mention goats. About 5 years ago I went back to that very same Animal Park after all these years and while I didn't see that sheep, a goat stole a bag of feed right outta my hand as I had my head turned for half a second. I was feeding some other animals and the next thing this goat wanders over and snatches it all outta my hand.

It's quite lucky it didn't take some fingers with it too! :o
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 16, 2010, 11:26:18 PM
logout now! ;) :D

Don't run from the President. Get back here!!! >:( :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 16, 2010, 11:26:48 PM
Oh I thought you meant he was an Aussie playing an Aussie.

According to wikipedia he's a POM!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 16, 2010, 11:28:40 PM
According to wikipedia he's a POM!

Yeah I was going to say he had a very pommie aussie accent.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 16, 2010, 11:31:07 PM
It's quite lucky it didn't take some fingers with it too! :o

Look on the bright side.  At least it wasn't A crocodile. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 16, 2010, 11:32:11 PM
Don't run from the President. Get back here!!! >:( :D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 16, 2010, 11:37:40 PM
Look on the bright side.  At least it wasn't A crocodile. :D

Now it's funny you should mention crocodiles.

Nah, just kidding. But here's an ad they were playing during the golf last weekend. It's not as good as Bundy Bear but it made me chuckle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLYsdkmaHXw
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 16, 2010, 11:45:35 PM
 
Now it's funny you should mention crocodiles.

Nah, just kidding.

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Those Bundaberg Rum adverts are great. ;D ;D    Thanks for the link. O0

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 17, 2010, 12:39:20 AM
This is my all time favorite Aussie advertisement. I know I posted this on the board a few years ago. Probably in the Endless Pointless Thread, but it deserves another run here. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHx_VXW-Xd8
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on November 17, 2010, 07:39:29 AM
;D

It's a good thing most kids know Google is smarter than Dad!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 17, 2010, 07:53:40 AM
It was to keep the rabbits out. Too many rabbits ;D ;D

Thanks Dr. Tees. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: higashimori on November 17, 2010, 05:38:07 PM

    (http://images.smh.com.au/2010/11/10/2037059/statues-420x0.jpg)

 
Quote
AS THE leaders of the world's 20 foremost developing and developed nations began arriving in Seoul last night for the Group of 20 summit, the South Korean capital was at its welcoming best - if not a little confused.

In central Seoul, a display of statuettes portrayed each of the visiting VIPs in their national dress.

All except for Julia Gillard, who was dressed like a character from The Sound of Music.

Yep, she was dressed as an Austrian.

Austria is not a member of the G20 but neighbouring Germany is and the Gillard statuette was dressed very similarly to that of the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel. Ms Gillard was, at least, holding the right flag.

The display was situated at the end of a street renamed Global Street. Cement bollards on the footpath featured different nations and which of their major cities was a sister city to Seoul. For example, Paris.

Again, confusion reigned regarding Australia. Seoul's sister city was listed as ''New South Wales'' rather than the more accurate Sydney.

 

 http://www.smh.com.au/world/julia-von-gillard--koreas-g20-blooper-20101110-17nox.html

 I found this article just today....!!  ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 17, 2010, 05:38:16 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OQ8xQKdupUI/TJwMhR5faoI/AAAAAAAAAVo/DVpTqnyOh6k/s1600/hackenbush.gif)

Doc. Tees at your service. :D

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2150.gif?t=1290040307)

Sorry KC.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Christopher on November 17, 2010, 06:49:51 PM
I finally got why KC is portrayed as a big apple! :D

I don't quite have Columbo's quickness, do I? ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on November 17, 2010, 09:20:23 PM
"Miss America 2008" ... back when I was just twenty-one! ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 17, 2010, 09:52:14 PM
I finally got why KC is portrayed as a big apple! :D

I needed help with that one too when Toons posted the Movie Night toon. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 17, 2010, 09:54:41 PM
POLITICS in the Aussie Thread!!!!

Say it isn't so. :(

Oh well, Higgy has made a post in the Aussie thread so a nickname will be forthcoming. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 17, 2010, 10:12:55 PM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2150.gif?t=1290040307)

Well a lot of my patients do love apples. :D

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2659657169_3f932a6f1d.jpg)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 17, 2010, 10:18:33 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OQ8xQKdupUI/TJwMhR5faoI/AAAAAAAAAVo/DVpTqnyOh6k/s1600/hackenbush.gif)

Doc. Tees at your service.

Oh! Handsome Doctor Tees,  I have a dreadful compulsion to be on this thread far more than any of the others.  Is there anything I can take for it?

If you think I'm handsome, you don't need a doctor, you need an optometrist. :D

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 17, 2010, 10:20:08 PM
Quotes's mondog will now be known as "Bags". :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 17, 2010, 11:29:00 PM
Higashimori's Aussie Thread nickname will be "Babs".

I wonder if anyone can guess why?

I'll reveal it tomorrow, at this time if no one can get it.  :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 18, 2010, 01:39:36 AM
"Miss America 2008" ... back when I was just twenty-one! ;D

When I was 21, it was a very good yearrrrrrrrrrr.

Sorry, I had a Sinatra moment. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 18, 2010, 02:04:23 AM
I wonder if Aussie Tom Burlinson is still doing his Sinatra show. Man, how good was he singing as Ol' Blue Eyes. I remember when I first heard him in that Sinatra mini series, you could've sworn it was Frankie himself.

Us Aussie's are a talented bunch if I should say so myself! 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 18, 2010, 02:10:40 AM
When I was 21, it was a very good yearrrrrrrrrrr.

But now you're 41, where have those years All gone? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 18, 2010, 02:12:13 AM
But now you're 41, where have those years All gone? :D

Yeah, now I'm singing George Harrison's, "All Those Years Ago". ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 18, 2010, 02:16:49 AM
I finally got why KC is portrayed as a big apple! :D

I don't quite have Columbo's quickness, do I? ;D

I needed help with that one too when Toons posted the Movie Night toon. :D

I always thought you guys were quite intelligent. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 18, 2010, 02:23:43 AM
Well a lot of my patients do love apples. :D

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2659657169_3f932a6f1d.jpg)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Doc.Tees, are you Just horsing around again? :D

Quotes's mondog will now be known as "Bags". :D

That's a great name for the mondog. ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 18, 2010, 02:25:24 AM
"Miss America 2008" ... back when I was just twenty-one! ;D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 18, 2010, 04:56:36 AM
Doctor Tees do you treat all your patients like animals or are they animals?     :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: higashimori on November 18, 2010, 06:22:01 AM
POLITICS in the Aussie Thread!!!!

Say it isn't so. :(

Oh well, Higgy has made a post in the Aussie thread so a nickname will be forthcoming. :)


I'm SO sorry.
I think that I made a big mistake to send this article to The Aussie Thread.   ???
I did not know rules of this thread well, thus I asked a moderator for moving to a News Thread.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on November 18, 2010, 07:35:39 AM
Higgy, it did have to do with Australia, so I don't think it was a mistake to post it here. And it's not really "politics," which we don't want to post about anywhere on this site.

But I'll leave it up to the Australians to decide.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 18, 2010, 10:28:17 AM
The post was fine.

It was about an Aussie so it belongs in this thread.

This thread is all about a bit of fun so please everyone, don't take anything and everything that I say too seriously. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 18, 2010, 04:08:50 PM
This thread is all about a bit of fun so please everyone, don't take anything and everything that I say too seriously. :)


Now why would we do that??  We know that Doctor Tees is a stethoscope short of a ward.  ;)



Edit.  missed a word out so it didn't make sense.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 18, 2010, 04:20:59 PM
Doctor Tees do you treat all your patients like animals or are they animals?     :D :D :D :D

Maybe Doc Tees is also a Veterinary surgeon! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 18, 2010, 04:40:29 PM
Maybe Doc Tees is also a Veterinary surgeon! :D


Then you had better keep your little hooves well away from him.   You never know what these vets get up to when they get a poor defenceless mule alone.  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 18, 2010, 04:44:16 PM
Then you had better keep your little hooves well away from him.   You never know what these vets get up to when they get a poor defenceless mule alone.  ;)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

I always travel in pairs. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 18, 2010, 04:55:19 PM
I always travel in pairs. :D

2M....   :-[   Of course how silly of me.   Well I am only an Aussie from the bush ya know!   No brain at all.  :-X

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on November 18, 2010, 05:45:41 PM
I always travel in pairs. :D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 18, 2010, 09:50:01 PM
Rumors of me being a horse doctor are untrue, just ask Mrs. Upjohn. :D

(http://www.movieactors.com/actors/freezes1/ducksoup189.jpeg)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 18, 2010, 10:24:47 PM
When I thought of Higgy's Aussie Thread nickname I thought it was quite clever and amusing but after the misunderstanding with my comments about her post, I hope this doesn't upset her further. :-[

As I said, Higgy's nickname for the Aussie Thread is Babs.

Babs is short for Barbara. As in Barbara Walters. The lady with all the news and interviews on TV. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on November 18, 2010, 10:35:48 PM
When I thought of Higgy's Aussie Thread nickname I thought it was quite clever and amusing but after the misunderstanding with my comments about her post, I hope this doesn't upset her further. :-[

As I said, Higgy's nickname for the Aussie Thread is Babs.

Babs is short for Barbara. As in Barbara Walters. The lady with all the news and interviews on TV. :)

I like your explanation.  Higgy (or Babs) has posted many articles that I've found interesting and I wouldn't have read otherwise.   :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 18, 2010, 10:44:25 PM
Edit.  missed a word out so it didn't make sense.

It would have fitted in well with all the other posts here anyway. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 18, 2010, 10:50:00 PM
(http://images.whereilive.com.au/images/uploads/2010/11/17/b9297083c805452be8df2b52b91a6042_resized.jpg)

One of Melbourne's most loved and adored publican has died aged 92.

She owned my local pub and will be sorely missed. :'(

The pub is never open on a Sunday due to her love of the church. Every other day you would see her around the pub picking up glasses and chating with people. She was a wonderful lady.


http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/restaurants-and-bars/raising-a-cheering-glass-to-legendary-publican-20101117-17xog.html (http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/restaurants-and-bars/raising-a-cheering-glass-to-legendary-publican-20101117-17xog.html)


http://waverley-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/the-notts-grand-lady-kath-byer-dies/ (http://waverley-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/the-notts-grand-lady-kath-byer-dies/)

RIP Kath. We miss you.

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 19, 2010, 12:12:42 AM
What a great Aussie. I'll certainly have a drink in her honour tonight. Thanks for posting the links Stormy. I had a chuckle reading the second one.

Quote
“I remember one time sitting in the beer garden talking about her life as a publican and she was telling us of how when they came to put pokies in the pub she pulled out a baseball bat and chased them down the street.’’

;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 19, 2010, 12:17:16 AM
What an amazing lady SC.    I can understand why she will be missed.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 19, 2010, 12:18:01 AM
It would have fitted in well with all the other posts here anyway. :D


I guess you have a point there SK.  :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 19, 2010, 01:27:33 AM
Thanks for your kind word guys. :)

Love these couple of quotes.
Quote
“I’ve seen over the years when fights have started — and she’s a tiny lady — but she’d walk right into the middle of it and break it up.
Quote
“When Kath put her finger up, you’d $#!t yourself.”

So true.

She didn't demand respect, she had it.

I find it hard to tell every one how beautifully she graced her establishment as the most respected person I've ever met.

She was/is definitely one in a million.



Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 19, 2010, 01:32:18 AM
(http://images.whereilive.com.au/images/uploads/2010/11/17/b9297083c805452be8df2b52b91a6042_resized.jpg)
One of Melbourne's most loved and adored publican has died aged 92.

She owned my local pub and will be sorely missed. :'(


SC, I'm Sorry to Hear About the Death of your local publican. :(
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 19, 2010, 01:47:43 AM
SC, I'm Sorry to Hear About the Death of your local publican. :(

(http://www.extremeskins.com/images/smilies/cheers.gif)


Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 19, 2010, 02:33:47 PM
Tonight in the UK is the telethon for Children In Need.   Just to whip you Aussie guys up Kyle is appearing and she is doing it for free.  We have seen her a few time on the program talking about the children who benefit from the money donated.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 19, 2010, 05:19:29 PM
Kylie Minogue :P

We have been watching Children In Need all night and Kylie performed her new song, Better Than Today.

It's a good song. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8f0M8cYKDQ 
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 19, 2010, 05:37:07 PM
Tonight in the UK is the telethon for Children In Need.   Just to whip you Aussie guys up Kyle is appearing and she is doing it for free.  We have seen her a few time on the program talking about the children who benefit from the money donated.

I've just spen the last 2 hours trying to figure out who the hell Kyle was!

Lin, your missing an "I".

Not an eye but an I. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 19, 2010, 05:49:17 PM
She is thinking about Kyle Eastwood again. ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 19, 2010, 09:26:06 PM
She is thinking about Kyle Eastwood again. ;D ;D

That's who I kept thinking Lin was referring to and I'm sitting here thinking how would Kyle Eastwood whip me up as Lin put it. I was quite perplexed.  :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 19, 2010, 09:28:16 PM
How good is Stormy's timing. I just finish washing the car. I come in for a refreshing ale and there he is sitting at the the Aussie thread bar.

Cheers mate. Hope you didn't have a hard day. I've been sooo busy myself. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 19, 2010, 09:50:03 PM
How good is Stormy's timing. I just finish washing the car. I come in for a refreshing ale and there he is sitting at the the Aussie thread bar.

Cheers mate. Hope you didn't have a hard day. I've been sooo busy myself. ;)

Good day a work, now time to relax with a frothy.

You must have the cleanest corolla in town, Tees.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 19, 2010, 09:54:45 PM
Yeah, I just wish I got this motivated to keep it clean years ago and the paint work wouldn't have these ugly patches on it now. The Armor All spray that I use on the dashboard and Door trims is the best thing I bought too. I hadn't done that in years and it looks brand new now. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 19, 2010, 10:53:25 PM
Speaking of cars, I can just hear the roar of the V8 Supercars at Sandown from my backyard.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 19, 2010, 11:16:09 PM
That's like here, when they have the speedway on Saturday nights. It sounds like a swarm of bees are surrounding the house. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 19, 2010, 11:33:30 PM
That's like here, when they have the speedway on Saturday nights. It sounds like a swarm of bees are surrounding the house. :D

What sort of speedway is it? Sprint cars?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 19, 2010, 11:42:53 PM
I'm no rev head remember so I don't know what a sprint car is.  ???

Here's a link to their website. Apparently tonight it's the NSW Super Sedan Championship so the bees will be buzzing around 8pm. :D

http://www.sydneyspeedway.com.au/
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 19, 2010, 11:59:29 PM
They do have sprint cars there. Only been to one sprint car event when I was a kid. I'm not a rev head either but I do like the V8's. I fixed my own cars when I was younger but not now. Too complicated. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 20, 2010, 12:26:21 AM
I fixed my own cars when I was younger but not now. Too complicated. :D

I'm sure Lin could help you out. :)

And I'm sure Toons has just gotten his next idea for a toon. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 20, 2010, 12:30:07 AM
And I'm sure Toons has just gotten his next idea for a toon. ;D

That could be trouble with a capital T. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 20, 2010, 12:32:49 AM
I remember being at Lidcombe oval for a Rugby League game probably around the mid 80's and at half time of the game they had a dragster go around the cycle track they had around the outside of the field. It would rev it's engines and take off for about 30 yards. It did this a few times. Unfortunately I had to be standing near where it stopped then revved it's engines and I swear I couldn't hear a thing for minutes. Boy, that was loud.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 20, 2010, 12:44:22 AM
And I'm sure Toons has just gotten his next idea for a toon. ;D

That could be trouble with a capital T. :D

I'm not trying to influence the artist, but I can just see it now.

Stormy and Cookie with their heads under the bonnet, covered in grease and oil. Too many parts laying on the ground and you can't figure out where they go.

Shirts and Babs looking at the car manual trying to help.

I'm sitting back having an ale with a bemused look on my face with one hand in my pocket. Books is reading the latest Bio on Beethoven oblivious to it all.

Stats sitting in the drivers seat turning the ignition every now again without success.

Quotes and Bags looking on upset that with no car they're not going to get to the shops as they open for the big weekly sale.

:D :D :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 20, 2010, 12:44:56 AM
Boy, that was loud.

Try going to an F1 race, it's so loud it becomes annoying. I'd prefer the dragsters.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 20, 2010, 02:17:22 AM
Try going to an F1 race, it's so loud it becomes annoying. I'd prefer the dragsters.

 :o >:( ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 20, 2010, 02:24:47 AM
It's old age Toon's ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 20, 2010, 02:25:12 AM
I'm not trying to influence the artist, but I can just see it now.

Stormy and Cookie with their heads under the bonnet, covered in grease and oil. Too many parts laying on the ground and you can't figure out where they go.

Shirts and Babs looking at the car manual trying to help.

I'm sitting back having an ale with a bemused look on my face with one hand in my pocket. Books is reading the latest Bio on Beethoven oblivious to it all.

Stats sitting in the drivers seat turning the ignition every now again without success.

Quotes and Bags looking on upset that with no car they're not going to get to the shops as they open for the big weekly sale.

:D :D :D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

That's an awful lot of detail in the artwork. I could never fit all that on a A4 sheet of paper. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 20, 2010, 03:11:10 AM
Try going to an F1 race, it's so loud it becomes annoying. I'd prefer the dragsters.

:o >:( ;)

Don't worry Toons. The dragsters may not be the ones you're thinking of. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 20, 2010, 04:21:19 AM
I've just spen the last 2 hours trying to figure out who the hell Kyle was!

Lin, your missing an "I".

Not an eye but an I. :D

Like I said earlier I am just a dumb Aussie from the bush.   Of course I was thinking about Kyle but watching Kylie.

Apart from that the Children in Need telethon is  a    l o n g   show.    Actually it was very good apart from a couple of singers who left me totally confused.  I couldn't understand a word they were singing.   Old age for me too. 
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 20, 2010, 07:14:48 AM
And I'm sure Toons has just gotten his next idea for a toon. ;D

 O0

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2159.gif?t=1290261429)

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 20, 2010, 07:36:20 AM
Well done Toons.      Just one little criticism,  I'd there with a tinny pushing Stormy out of the way to get to the engine.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 20, 2010, 07:50:36 AM
Well done Toons.      Just one little criticism,  I'd there with a tinny pushing Stormy out of the way to get to the engine.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Your hair looks nice in the toon. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 20, 2010, 10:39:50 AM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2159.gif?t=1290261429)

Brilliant!!!!!!!

I thought there was too much info as well for you to pull it off Toons, but you've done it again. O0

Another Masterpiece. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 20, 2010, 10:40:56 AM
Lin saying KYLE Minogue. ;D

I didn't spot that the first time. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 20, 2010, 11:01:56 AM
Lin saying KYLE Minogue. ;D

I didn't spot that the first time. :D


I didn't spot I had said it the very first time.   You see the spell checker does let you down 'cos it can't read your mind.    :D   ;D ;D   I suppose I will never be able to forget that.  :o

Toons is one great cartoonist.  Just brilliant in fact.  O0

;D ;D ;D ;D

Your hair looks nice in the toon. :D


Yes I guess you nearly have it short enough.  However it will grow to that length.   ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 20, 2010, 11:22:12 AM
Although I support Australia I have always routed for The All Blacks.  Since I was knee high to a grasshopper.

Stormy, I think as President you need to have a serious talk with the tresurer about this statement?

It's unbloody Australian!! ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 20, 2010, 11:35:31 AM
Stormy, I think as President you need to have a serious talk with the tresurer about this statement?

It's unbloody Australian!! ;)


Yeah! I know but we all have a vice of some sort or another and mine is The All Blacks.  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 20, 2010, 11:39:45 AM
Brilliant!!!!!!!

I thought there was too much info as well for you to pull it off Toons, but you've done it again. O0

Another Masterpiece. 8)


Toons is one great cartoonist.  Just brilliant in fact.  O0


Thank You. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 20, 2010, 11:42:23 AM
I suppose I will never be able to forget that.  :o

Lin, I can't wait to see you at the kylie Eastwood concert next year. >:D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 20, 2010, 11:51:59 AM
Lin, I can't wait to see you can the kylie Eastwood concert next year. >:D

Gee you're a cheeky villain.  ;)  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 20, 2010, 12:01:15 PM
Gee you're a cheeky villain.  ;)  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Sorry Lin, Just Horsin' Around :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 20, 2010, 12:13:48 PM
Would It be ok to put all the Aussie thread cartoons on Youtube?   (Mini video) :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 20, 2010, 12:18:34 PM
Would It be ok to put all the Aussie thread cartoons on Youtube?   (Mini video) :)

Well I don't mind. Nobody knows who we are from our nicknames.   See what the others think.

;D ;D ;D ;D

Sorry Lin, Just Horsin' Around :D

Muling around doesn't have the same ring to it does it?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 20, 2010, 05:01:01 PM
Stormy, I think as President you need to have a serious talk with the tresurer about this statement?

It's unbloody Australian!! ;)

I'm sorry Lin but that's an immediate 10 minute ban from posting in this thread.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 20, 2010, 05:08:12 PM
Stormy, You are probably been a bit harsh on her, don't forget she is only a part time Aussie ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 20, 2010, 05:13:35 PM
Stormy, You are probably been a bit harsh on her, don't forget she is only a part time Aussie ;)

No such thing as a part time Aussie Toons. She's a full blooded Aussie!!! ;)

Btw, the ban is lifted. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 20, 2010, 05:16:58 PM
No such thing as a part time Aussie Toons. She's a full blooded Aussie!!! ;)

Btw, the ban is lifted. :D

 ;D ;D ;D

Maybe Cookie should have been banned for life?  She did call the lovely Miss Minogue a Bruce! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 20, 2010, 05:21:31 PM
Oh, love your latest toon as I hear the V8's firing up on Sandown racecourse.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 20, 2010, 05:38:30 PM
Oh, love your latest toon as I hear the V8's firing up on Sandown racecourse.

Thanks. :)

I love the sound of the V8's. :)

I Can See Your House from Here. :o :D

(http://www.austadiums.com/stadiums/photos/sandown.jpg)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on November 20, 2010, 05:59:12 PM
I'm not trying to influence the artist, but I can just see it now.

Stormy and Cookie with their heads under the bonnet, covered in grease and oil. Too many parts laying on the ground and you can't figure out where they go.

Shirts and Babs looking at the car manual trying to help.

I'm sitting back having an ale with a bemused look on my face with one hand in my pocket. Books is reading the latest Bio on Beethoven oblivious to it all.

Stats sitting in the drivers seat turning the ignition every now again without success.

Quotes and Bags looking on upset that with no car they're not going to get to the shops as they open for the big weekly sale.

:D :D :D

Tees, how did you know that one of my failings in life is that I read instruction manuals?  Your word picture is great.

Toons did a great job illustrating it.   O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 20, 2010, 08:53:48 PM
Tees, how did you know that one of my failings in life is that I read instruction manuals?  Your word picture is great.

Don't all women read the instructions. ;)

Ten minutes. That's all the ban Lin got for supporting the Bloody Kiwis!!!!

YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS!!!!!!! :D

It's a conspiracy, the world has fallen off it's axis. Oh, I just can't believe it.

That's it. Rant over. :)

We'll resume normal transmission in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...................................
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 20, 2010, 09:05:49 PM
Ten minutes. That's all the ban Lin got for supporting the Bloody Kiwis!!!!

I thought it was more severe than a talking to. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 20, 2010, 09:06:58 PM
I thought it was more severe than a talking to. :D

True, women never listen anyway. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on November 20, 2010, 09:10:19 PM
True, women never listen anyway. ;)

They do when you don't want them to, and remember what you said.   >:D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 20, 2010, 09:17:58 PM
They do when you don't want them to, and remember what you said.   >:D

Now you're in trouble Tees.   :-X
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on November 20, 2010, 09:23:06 PM
I'll go away, then he won't be in trouble anymore.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 20, 2010, 09:28:12 PM
Now you're in trouble Tees.   :-X

Nothing new there, when it comes to women. :o
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 20, 2010, 09:30:56 PM
I'll go away, then he won't be in trouble anymore.

If that's the case, I'd prefer if you stayed...PLEASE!!!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 20, 2010, 10:34:01 PM
Tees,   Your word picture is great.

Thanks Shirts. :)

Hope you didn't lose your "R" with my other comments. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 20, 2010, 10:53:51 PM
OK then seeing as I am only a part-time Aussie  ???

Banned for liking New Zealand  :o

AND


Maybe Cookie should have been banned for life?  She did call the lovely Miss Minogue a Bruce! :D

I guess it is time for me to bow out.   :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 20, 2010, 10:58:32 PM
OK then seeing as I am only a part-time Aussie  ???

Banned for liking New Zealand  :o

AND

I guess it is time for me to bow out.   :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Are you going to listen to Mr :-[ and Mr ::)...... ???
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 21, 2010, 02:22:30 AM
Wait a sec. No rebuttal from Lin. :o

The floor is now open.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 21, 2010, 02:31:10 AM
Drongos.    :P :P
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 21, 2010, 02:34:29 AM
What's with the plural? :D

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 21, 2010, 02:39:36 AM
Drongos.    :P :P

This is more like it.

What's with the plural? :D

It means multiple, that includes you. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 21, 2010, 02:50:53 AM
Ever since Toons has been drawing Shirts as a shirt with a face on it, it has looked so similar to something I've seen in the past but I just couldn't remember where. It finally dawned on me just now.

Shirts must be related to The Tuckerbag!  :D

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/supermercado/Tuckerbag/4.jpg) (http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/1861/shirtsk.png)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 21, 2010, 02:55:52 AM
It means multiple, that includes you. ;)

I don't know what you've done to Lin. Whether you've been waving a watch in front of her eyes or what but she is under some terrible southern spell. Lin seems to be siding with you a lot lately. It is becoming quite disturbing. I think a few phone calls to Hazlebrook may be in order.

We may have to have an intervention! :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 21, 2010, 03:04:20 AM
I don't know what you've done to Lin. Whether you've been waving a watch in front of her eyes or what but she is under some terrible southern spell. Lin seems to be siding with you a lot lately. It is becoming quite disturbing. I think a few phone calls to Hazlebrook may be in order.

We may have to have an intervention! :)

Hazlebrook. Must be a Sydney thing. I don't understand. ???

Lin is a smart girl. Does that bother you Tees? ^-^
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 21, 2010, 03:15:33 AM
Hazlebrook. Must be a Sydney thing. I don't understand. ???


Hazelbrook is the village I lived in, close to Katoomba in the Blue Mountains. So I suppose it is a Sydney, or more likely a NSW thing.

Lin is a smart girl. Does that bother you Tees? ^-^

Wow a Victorian defending me against a Sydneysider.  Whatever next?  A snowball battle on top of Mount Kosciusko?   It is only 2228 meters to the top am I worth it I ask myself and a resounding No comes back.   :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Aline on November 21, 2010, 06:56:16 AM
O0

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2159.gif?t=1290261429)

 ;D ;D

The little details are too funny :D

Miss America 2008
I hope Gary will buy me the new Kylie Minogue cd?

You are very creative, Toons! ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 21, 2010, 01:47:44 PM
Wow a Victorian defending me against a Sydneysider.  Whatever next?

It's all part of my master plan. ^-^
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 21, 2010, 04:36:20 PM
The little details are too funny :D

Miss America 2008
I hope Gary will buy me the new Kylie Minogue cd?

You are very creative, Toons! ;D

Thanks Aline. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 21, 2010, 04:37:22 PM
Ever since Toons has been drawing Shirts as a shirt with a face on it, it has looked so similar to something I've seen in the past but I just couldn't remember where. It finally dawned on me just now.

Shirts must be related to The Tuckerbag!  :D

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/supermercado/Tuckerbag/4.jpg) (http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/1861/shirtsk.png)

 :o  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 21, 2010, 04:39:11 PM
OK then seeing as I am only a part-time Aussie  ???

Banned for liking New Zealand  :o

AND

I guess it is time for me to bow out.   :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Sorry. :-[
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 21, 2010, 05:36:45 PM
Sorry. :-[

Lin got you as well Toons. That was her masterplan. >:(
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 21, 2010, 07:01:11 PM
I saw the Australian singer, Sam Clark perform in Sheffield tonight. :)

He sang a few songs from his debut album, Take Me Home. O0

 (http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/116/l_d1c1cd391e1d41149ae18578187d512f.jpg)

http://www.myspace.com/samjclarkmusic/photos/44735935#%7B%22ImageId%22%3A44735935%7D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 21, 2010, 07:04:16 PM
The title of the album is quite appropriate. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 21, 2010, 09:04:11 PM
The title of the album is quite appropriate. :)

For me!!  ;)

Did you enjoy the show 2M?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 21, 2010, 09:14:23 PM
Why are you posting in this thread while we're in the middle of playing 15 questions? ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 21, 2010, 09:16:38 PM
Why are you posting in this thread while we're in the middle of playing 15 questions? ;)


Why are you reading this thread when we are in the middle of 15 Questions.   :P
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 21, 2010, 09:20:09 PM
Those little blue diamonds light up on the main page and I'm like a moth heading into the light. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 21, 2010, 09:23:10 PM
Those little blue diamonds light up on the main page and I'm like a moth heading into the light. :D


That is no excuse!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 21, 2010, 09:30:15 PM

That is no excuse!

I've never understood that expression. What does it mean, That's no excuse? Of course it is, otherwise I wouldn't have said it. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 21, 2010, 09:33:03 PM
Just come back from Kath Byer's funeral. Gees there were a lot of people, even bumped into a few old mates of mine.  Blimey, full police escort, lanes blocked off. It was massive.

She touched a lot of hearts. More men were sheding tears than the ladies including me.

Farewell Kath. :'(


http://waverley-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/about-2000-mourners-farewell-kath-byer/ (http://waverley-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/about-2000-mourners-farewell-kath-byer/)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on November 21, 2010, 09:48:04 PM
I've never understood that expression. What does it mean, That's no excuse? Of course it is, otherwise I wouldn't have said it. :D

That reminds me of the quote from Absolute Power about people who say "Just part of my job." ;)

Quote
I hate it when people say that. "Just part of my job." It IS your f :o :o :o ing job."
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 21, 2010, 09:49:12 PM
Sad day SC.   There are some really nice comments on the that link.    I can understand why so many folk will miss her.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 21, 2010, 09:52:04 PM
I've never understood that expression. What does it mean, That's no excuse? Of course it is, otherwise I wouldn't have said it. :D

OK then I will rephrase my comment.

Those little blue diamonds light up on the main page and I'm like a moth heading into the light. :D

You are supposed to be playing 15 Questions and not looking at the home page. 
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 21, 2010, 09:55:21 PM
Yeah sad day indeed. :(

What's going to happen to the Pub, SC?

Are relatives going to keep it running or sell it?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 21, 2010, 09:57:32 PM
OK then I will rephrase my comment.

You are supposed to be playing 15 Questions and not looking at the home page. 

But you know I can't help myself with those blue diamonds. It's like they have me in a trance when I see them and everything else doesn't matter. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 21, 2010, 10:02:14 PM
Yeah sad day indeed. :(

What's going to happen to the Pub, SC?

Are relatives going to keep it running or sell it?

The daughter has taken over(thank God). So that means the NO POKIES policy will stay (Yahoo). So  the chooks and other birds will get fed and occasionally get let out to wander around the beer garden. You'll still get the best chicken parma in town.

Nothing will change except we'll have to look up to see that Kath is looking down at us.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 21, 2010, 10:03:32 PM
The daughter has taken over(thank God). So that means the NO POKIES policy will stay (Yahoo). So  the chooks and other birds will get fed and occasionally get let out to wander around the beer garden. You'll still get the best chicken parma in town.

Nothing will change except we'll have to look up to see that Kath is looking down at us.

Cool. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 21, 2010, 10:22:56 PM
The daughter has taken over(thank God). So that means the NO POKIES policy will stay

That is good hear SC.   Especially the No POKIES.  I used to hate going to my local for a quiet drink and all you could hear was that awful metallic sound of poker machines and a few dollars falling into the tray every now and again.  They are OK in places like the Panther's complex when you can get away from them.   
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 21, 2010, 10:29:13 PM
That is good hear SC.   Especially the No POKIES.  I used to hate going to my local for a quiet drink and all you could hear was that awful metallic sound of poker machines and a few dollars falling into the tray every now and again.  They are OK in places like the Panther's complex when you can get away from them.   

Spot on Lin. You need pokie free zones. The Nott is known all around the state as a place that barely changes where you can go for a quite beer amongst good people.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 21, 2010, 10:41:28 PM
I'm getting ready for my long over due kitchen renovation. Today I brought a new oven, cook top and range hood, got 50% off. All my cabinets, doors and handles are sussed and just need to be ordered.

Then I have figure out bench top sizes and costings. Chose tiles/colours. Get a new sink.

Then come Xmas holidays rip out the old and whack in the new. Well, it will be done in stages of course.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 21, 2010, 10:41:29 PM
I just found my old home on Google Earth so now you can really 'check up on me in Hazelbrook SK.   ;)

Take a look at Hazelbrook SC.  My road has not changed at all neither has my house. No.15 Liggins Road.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&channel=s&hl=en&q=15+Liggins+Road+Hazelbrook+Blue+Mountains+NSW&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=15+Liggins+Rd,+Hazelbrook+New+South+Wales+2779,+Australia&gl=uk&ei=tgHqTPHWB4mHhQebqqmUCQ&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBkQ8gEwA
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 21, 2010, 10:45:07 PM
Wow Lin that looked sweet! Nice neighbourhood. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 21, 2010, 10:53:44 PM
This is where I grew up in Glen Iris but the the house is gone and new one in its place. The next door neighbours houses are still there.

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=23+Albion+Road,+Glen+Iris,+Victoria&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=23+Albion+Rd,+Glen+Iris+VIC+3146&gl=au&ei=KQXqTKDxNIW3cJnJ0IQL&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBgQ8gEwAA (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=23+Albion+Road,+Glen+Iris,+Victoria&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=23+Albion+Rd,+Glen+Iris+VIC+3146&gl=au&ei=KQXqTKDxNIW3cJnJ0IQL&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBgQ8gEwAA)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 21, 2010, 10:54:55 PM
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&channel=s&hl=en&q=46+Eastview+Ave+Leura+Nsw&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=46+E+View+Ave,+Leura+New+South+Wales+2780,+Australia&gl=uk&ei=4ALqTJUX1ICFB6DM6OgM&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBYQ8gEwAA


This was the first house I bought on my own.  It is in Leura.   From the look of it they have divided the block in two and built a house at the opposite end of the really long garden.   It used to go from Eastview to Kings Road. 

Shouldn't have done all this. Sooooooooooo homesick now  :'( :'( :'( :'(

If it wasn't 5.50 am I think I would be having a stiff drink now to combat the feeling of loss.  Gee if I won the lottery I would be on the first plane home and wouldn't even stop to pack.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 21, 2010, 10:56:47 PM
Wow Lin that looked sweet! Nice neighbourhood. :)


Yours looks pretty good too.  It is a shame your house isn't there any more SC.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 21, 2010, 10:59:34 PM
Hey that does look good Lin. :)

I just used that google maps for my place and whenever the shot was taken from above it has my car in the driveway either coming or going. Well I hope it was my car!! :o
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 21, 2010, 11:08:33 PM
Hey that does look good Lin. :)


Thanks Tees.

I just used that google maps for my place and whenever the shot was taken from above it has my car in the driveway either coming or going. Well I hope it was my car!! :o

Yes that is always a thought.  Big Brother is watching you all the time.  I wonder how much bother these shots have caused in relationships.  :o

I see the cottage in Leura still has the tin roof.  Gee that was some noise when it rained.   If I can work out how to use my new printer with built in scanner I will try to post a picture of Eastveiw Ave when I owned it.  I remember I paid $18,750 for it with loads of land.  I bought it in 1978.   I really loved it.  It was a little farm once and where the new buildings are at the bottom of the garden I had cowsheds.   There's another toon idea for Toons.  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 21, 2010, 11:17:16 PM
$ 18,750 :o How times have changed.

Mum sold our house in Glen Iris for $240,000 back in 1995. That house you see now on Google Earth is worth $1,200,000. :o

If only we had the benefit of hindsight.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 21, 2010, 11:32:22 PM
If only we had the benefit of hindsight.

Too right!    I would have sold off half the block and I could have lived there longer.  I had to sell the place because the cost of keeping it in good nick was killing me.  There was always something going wrong.  The worst was when we had a storm that lasted most of the night.  I got out of bed in the morning and was up to my ankles in water.  The roof had lifted on one side and I had a waterfall down the bedroom wall.  The water got into the electrics and I was without power for 4 days.  Had to stay with a friend until the 'leccy said it was safe!   I seem to remember it cost more than a months mortgage even with the insurance.  They paid for the water damage to the bedroom and the furniture and part of the wiring but they wouldn't pay for a whole rewire that I needed.

I'm getting ready for my long over due kitchen renovation. Today I brought a new oven, cook top and range hood, got 50% off. All my cabinets, doors and handles are sussed and just need to be ordered.

Then I have figure out bench top sizes and costings. Chose tiles/colours. Get a new sink.

Then come Xmas holidays rip out the old and whack in the new. Well, it will be done in stages of course.

Seems like you are pretty well sorted with the kitchen plans Stormy.  Have you decided on a bench top colour yet?   It should look brilliant when it is finished.  You will have to post a pic.

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 22, 2010, 12:47:41 AM
Close to sorting the bench top, but I will post some pics. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 22, 2010, 12:58:31 AM
Stormy's given up on fixing cars. Now he's moved on to renovations in the home. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 22, 2010, 01:02:30 AM
Stormy's given up on fixing cars. Now he's moved on to renovations in the home. :D

Got some free time there tees? You can give a hand. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 22, 2010, 01:04:51 AM
Plenty of time if I can supervise from a comfy chair with a paper in one hand and a can in the other. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 22, 2010, 01:14:06 AM
Plenty of time if I can supervise from a comfy chair with a paper in one hand and a can in the other. :D


Hmmm...wrong my friend. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 22, 2010, 01:16:32 AM
Yeah, I know.

You'd be a boss like those guys with whips in Ben Hur as they were rowing that huge boat. Take a little rest and Waahee. A lash right across the back.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 22, 2010, 01:47:12 AM
No wrong answer. Sorry.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 22, 2010, 01:49:06 AM
I didn't know it was a test? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 22, 2010, 02:37:43 AM
Well IF the lottery comes up I'll be right there to help you Stormy.  ;)   While I am doing that I can always check out Tees car.  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 22, 2010, 11:10:02 AM
That would be great Lin, we'll have BBQ and Tees can bring the beers. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 22, 2010, 03:58:25 PM
Wow Lin that looked sweet! Nice neighbourhood. :)

Lin, It looks fab. O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 22, 2010, 04:01:26 PM
For me!!  ;)

Did you enjoy the show 2M?

Yes! Thanks for Asking! :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 22, 2010, 10:43:48 PM
Did someone say BEER?

(http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/16.gif)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 22, 2010, 11:35:58 PM
Did someone say BEER?

Article 23, subsection 2.1 of The Aussie Thread bible states; The word "beer" or "beers" must be Incorporated in the thread at least every second page or a picture/drawing of a person holding a beer. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 23, 2010, 12:47:20 AM
I thought we threw out the rulebook with the bathwater, or was that the baby?

You got a see the babeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Maybe the dingo ate your babeee. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 23, 2010, 12:50:48 AM
That is one ugly baby!!! ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 23, 2010, 12:52:55 AM
I thought it looked "Breathtaking". :o
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 23, 2010, 01:02:02 AM
We never actually see THE BABY. I tried to type that in that annoying voice. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 23, 2010, 01:05:43 AM
The way everyone was talking about it, I'm glad we didn't see it either. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 23, 2010, 01:07:15 AM
Well done Hoges.

Stuck it to 'em real good. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 23, 2010, 01:09:37 AM
It's a classic episode, seafood and shrinkage. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 23, 2010, 01:11:23 AM
It shrinks! Like a frightened turtle. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 23, 2010, 01:14:08 AM
While I am doing that I can always check out Tees car.  ;)

I'll let you wash it if you're coming all this way. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 23, 2010, 01:17:23 AM
 ;D Yet strangely Jerry ends up ok and George is well...left out to dry. ^-^
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 23, 2010, 01:18:38 AM
;D Yet strangely Jerry ends up ok and George is well...left out to dry.

Quote
I WAS IN THE POOL, I WAS IN THE POOL!!!!!!!
  ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 23, 2010, 01:20:29 AM
I wonder where the Aussie Thread treasurer is?

Usually around these parts by now.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 23, 2010, 01:23:33 AM
Coo Eeeee. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 23, 2010, 01:27:36 AM
Ok this has got me thinking. Why don't we do a Seinfeld movie night. Pick 3 or 4 classic episodes and have breaks between episodes. Maybe even a MASH one as well. Just a one off sort of thing.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 23, 2010, 01:29:07 AM
I wonder where the Aussie Thread treasurer is?

Usually around these parts by now.

Hopefully she's working on my kitchen design. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 23, 2010, 01:30:15 AM
Ok this has got me thinking. Why don't we do a Seinfeld movie night. Pick 3 or 4 classic episodes and have breaks between episodes. Maybe even a MASH one as well. Just a one off sort of thing.

I think we're the only two fans here though? :(

It would be cool though. 8)

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 23, 2010, 01:34:14 AM
Hopefully she's working on my kitchen design. :D

I just got a mental picture of you and Lin, and Lin is saying, "I've got big plans."

I'm picturing those two idiots in the film Mouse Hunt. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 23, 2010, 01:34:20 AM
I think we're the only two fans here though? :(

It would be cool though. 8)

Well if we don't ask, we'll never know. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 23, 2010, 01:35:46 AM
Well if we don't ask, we'll never know. ;)

True. :)

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 23, 2010, 01:36:14 AM
 
I'm picturing those two idiots in the film Mouse Hunt. :D

I've never seen that movie. :-\
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 23, 2010, 01:38:30 AM

I've never seen that movie. :-\

OH, you gotta see the movieeeeeeeeeeeee.

Christopher Walken's cameo is a riot, but the whole film is a crack up.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 23, 2010, 01:44:23 AM
OH, you gotta see the movieeeeeeeeeeeee.

Christopher Walken's cameo is a riot, but the whole film is a crack up.

What if I don't like the movie? Can I send you the rental bill? ::)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 23, 2010, 01:51:58 AM
You'll like it.

It's got the Doc. Tees feel good rating. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 23, 2010, 01:54:32 AM
You'll like it.

It's got the Doc. Tees feel good rating. :D

Ok but I'm a harsh critic. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 23, 2010, 01:56:48 AM
Ok but I'm a harsh critic. ;D

(http://www.joblo.com/images_movie_reviews/mouse_hunt.jpg) ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 23, 2010, 03:32:58 AM
Coo Eeeee. :)

I am here but only for a few moments.  Just got home from walking Meg and now have to get ready to go to work.  Yesterday PM I couldn't open CEWB.  No matter what I did.  I was getting a message saying Try again.  you get a bit sick of seeing that.

Have thought about your kitchen Stormy and I like the idea of off white cupboards but I am not too sure about the black bench top.  you would need light walls to offset it.  Think I would go for a high gloss finish in a rich hermitage red or even a forrest green.

See you later.
Cookie.   ATT  (Aussie Thread Treasurer
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 23, 2010, 03:35:22 AM
BTW I love M.A.S.H and Seinfeld but I don't have any DVDs of either.  I could rent them if I know which ones you are thinking of looking at on a 'movie night'. 

See Ya later.  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Richard Earl on November 23, 2010, 09:19:55 PM
I am a huge M.A.S.H. fan!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 23, 2010, 10:10:49 PM
And RE makes his long awaited appearance in the Aussie thread. 8)

RE's nickname for the Aussie Thread is Tex.

No explanation is neccessary is it?

And a big congratulations again to Tex and the missus on the baby news.

Oooh how spooky that Stormy and I were quoting Seinfeld last night with, "You gotta see the babeeeee." :D

I do hope you've read all 40 pages of this thread Tex? ;)

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 23, 2010, 10:12:30 PM
I was going to have a couple of beers this arvo after a crappy day at work but the first drink is to Tex's news.

Cheers everyone. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 23, 2010, 10:26:06 PM
I wonder if Tex Jr will be running around the house singing, "Little Sister". :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 23, 2010, 10:32:13 PM
On ya Tex and Cookie.

Took a day off work to pick up my new kitchen minus the bench top.

Any volunteers to help me unpack it and put it together.


(http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/5200/pb240012.jpg)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on November 23, 2010, 10:34:42 PM
Any volunteers to help me unpack it and put it together.

I'll be right over!  Anything to get out of painting shirts for awhile.   ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 23, 2010, 10:38:21 PM
Sweet Shirts. O0 Thanks.

Gotta warn you there is 500 kilos that has to be put together.  :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 23, 2010, 10:53:52 PM
Give Shirts the instruction sheet and it'll be up in no time! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 23, 2010, 11:06:10 PM
Give Shirts the instruction sheet and it'll be up in no time! :D

I'll need all the help I can get. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 23, 2010, 11:42:31 PM
How about Matilda for a girls name Tex?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 24, 2010, 02:40:24 AM
How about Matilda for a girls name Tex?

Yep I agree with that one.   ;)

Tex is perfect for RE.    Now all we need is the toon from Toons.  We sure expect a lot from the cartoon guy in residence! ;D   It is better than being poet in residence.  :D ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 24, 2010, 02:43:54 AM
Took a day off work to pick up my new kitchen minus the bench top.

Any volunteers to help me unpack it and put it together.

If only.   I would love to help you and go to the DIY store to look at bench tops.  I could have popped over for a few hours on Saturday but I have a hot date with Clint at 9pm. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 24, 2010, 09:54:54 AM
And RE makes his long awaited appearance in the Aussie thread. 8)

RE's nickname for the Aussie Thread is Tex.


Yippie-ki-yay Tex!

Welcome to the Aussie Thread. O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 24, 2010, 09:56:47 AM
I wonder if Tex Jr will be running around the house singing, "Little Sister". :D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 24, 2010, 10:00:04 AM
How about Matilda for a girls name Tex?

Tex, you could always call the new baby Arizona? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 24, 2010, 10:06:44 AM
Yep I agree with that one.   ;)

Tex is perfect for RE.    Now all we need is the toon from Toons.  We sure expect a lot from the cartoon guy in residence! ;D   It is better than being poet in residence.  :D ;)

I will post a cartoon soon! :)

Cookie, Can we please have some of your poetry on the Aussie Thread? :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 24, 2010, 12:48:04 PM
I will post a cartoon soon! :)

Cookie, Can we please have some of your poetry on the Aussie Thread? :)

Why??   :-X  Not sure it is the sort of things the Aussie Thread would like.  :-[
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 24, 2010, 03:58:29 PM
Why??   :-X  Not sure it is the sort of things the Aussie Thread would like.  :-[

It would be fun. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 24, 2010, 04:00:42 PM
Yippie-ki-yay Tex! :D

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2296.jpg?t=1290639138)

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 24, 2010, 11:06:15 PM
Yippie-ki-yay Tex! :D

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2296.jpg?t=1290639138)

 ;D ;D


Love it 2M.

Not only the fastest drawer but one of the BEST.  :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 25, 2010, 12:20:02 AM
Another great Toon, Toons. 8)

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 25, 2010, 12:25:15 AM
I'm implementing a new feature to the Aussie Thread from today.

It's Aussie Of The Day!

Whenever an Australian does something extraordinary they will be recognised here in the Aussie Thread as Aussie Of The Day.

Today's inaugural winner is Australian Cricketer, Peter Siddle. On his 26th birthday he has destroyed the Pommies on the first day of the Ashes series taking six wickets for the innings which included a hat trick.

Well done Pete.

AUSSIE OF THE DAY!!!!!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 25, 2010, 01:10:55 AM
I missed the hat trick, was it good or is that stupid question. Hang on, I think I've dug a hole here. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 25, 2010, 01:11:37 AM
I'm implementing a new feature to the Aussie Thread from today.

It's Aussie Of The Day!

Whenever an Australian does something extraordinary they will be recognised here in the Aussie Thread as Aussie Of The Day.

Today's inaugural winner is Australian Cricketer, Peter Siddle. On his 26th birthday he has destroyed the Pommies on the first day of the Ashes series taking six wickets for the innings which included a hat trick.

Well done Pete.

AUSSIE OF THE DAY!!!!!!

Well done pete. >:(  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 25, 2010, 01:12:38 AM
I missed the hat trick

WHAT!!!!

Sin bin for the Prez. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 25, 2010, 01:13:19 AM

Love it 2M.

Not only the fastest drawer but one of the BEST.  :)

Another great Toon, Toons. 8)

Thanks. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Richard Earl on November 25, 2010, 01:13:56 AM
This is ol' Tex! I need to read every page on this thread sometime.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 25, 2010, 01:17:24 AM
I missed the hat trick, was it good or is that stupid question. Hang on, I think I've dug a hole here. :D

The first ball was an edge to first slip. Watson didn't catch it cleanly but it stuck. The second ball was a beauty, beat the batsmen all end up to rattle the timber and the third ball was just as good. Perfect yorker, cracked him on the foot on the full.

The Pom's actually challenged that and the video ref took about 1.2 seconds to make a decision. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 25, 2010, 01:20:10 AM
This is ol' Tex! I need to read every page on this thread sometime.

G'Day Tex. I wouldn't leave it too long to start reading. We've done 42 pages of gibberish in only just under two months. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 25, 2010, 01:29:00 AM
WHAT!!!!

Sin bin for the Prez. :D

Hang on doesn't poo run down hill. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 25, 2010, 01:30:18 AM
You've always got to go that little bit too far don't you. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 25, 2010, 01:39:28 AM
 
You've always got to go that little bit too far don't you. ;)

Just joking. ;) I've been in the garage slowly putting together the kitchen flat packs.

I can't believe I missed a hat trick!!! :-[ Arhhhh. >:(
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 25, 2010, 01:43:01 AM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2296.jpg?t=1290639138)

Doesn't Tex bear a striking resemblence to Bubble O Bill of ice cream fame? :D

(http://www.benjerry.fr/blog/wp-content/uploads/bubble-o-bill-glace.jpg)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 25, 2010, 01:45:19 AM

Just joking. ;) I've been in the garage slowly putting together the kitchen flat packs.

I can't believe I missed a hat trick!!! :-[ Arhhhh. >:(


You should have had the wireless on in the garage, so when the first two went down, you could've rushed inside to see the third. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 25, 2010, 01:56:20 AM
You should have had the wireless on in the garage, so when the first two went down, you could've rushed inside to see the third. 8)

Crikey, I didn't or did want to hear that. If you know what I mean. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on November 25, 2010, 02:36:05 AM
The first ball was an edge to first slip. Watson didn't catch it cleanly but it stuck. The second ball was a beauty, beat the batsmen all end up to rattle the timber and the third ball was just as good. Perfect yorker, cracked him on the foot on the full.

The Pom's actually challenged that and the video ref took about 1.2 seconds to make a decision. :D

G'Day Tex. I wouldn't leave it too long to start reading. We've done 42 pages of gibberish in only just under two months. :D

:o ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 25, 2010, 02:44:36 AM
Wow what a match.   Certainly Peter Siddle deserves to be our first ever Aussie Of The Day    O0  :)  What a 26th Birthday present.  Pommies you don't stand a chance.     >:D

Stormy even I heard it on long wave radio.  Wish I could have seen it.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Aline on November 25, 2010, 06:03:59 AM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2296.jpg?t=1290639138)

:D ;D O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 25, 2010, 07:47:03 AM
Doesn't Tex bear a striking resemblence to Bubble O Bill of ice cream fame? :D

(http://www.benjerry.fr/blog/wp-content/uploads/bubble-o-bill-glace.jpg)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Christopher on November 25, 2010, 08:54:59 AM
That Bubble O'Bill ice cream reminds me of when I was a kid and would get the Super Mario Bros. ice cream from the ice cream truck. It had a bubble gum nose too! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 25, 2010, 11:23:49 PM
No post in the Aussie thread for over 14 hours!!

The shame of it all.

Time to make up for it. It's after 5pm on a friday. IT'S THE WEEKEND!!! Whoo hoo. Time to relax, not a care in the world.

Cheers Aussie thread viewers. I don't think beer has been mentioned on this page yet. Anyway, when you mention the weekend, beer isn't too far behind. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 25, 2010, 11:27:24 PM
The first ball was an edge to first slip. Watson didn't catch it cleanly but it stuck. The second ball was a beauty, beat the batsmen all end up to rattle the timber and the third ball was just as good. Perfect yorker, cracked him on the foot on the full.

The Pom's actually challenged that and the video ref took about 1.2 seconds to make a decision. :D

G'Day Tex. I wouldn't leave it too long to start reading. We've done 42 pages of gibberish in only just under two months. :D

:o ;)

Were you suprised at the thread going 42 pages KC? Or you had no idea what I was talking about in the first quote?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 26, 2010, 01:41:44 AM
I was so busy the last couple of days I just found time to vote in the Music thread and then read this one.      The snow is awful and today it is so cold I am defrosting the car and rugging up then setting off to the supermarket.  Would rather be doing anything else.    I could leave everything and nip over to Stirmy's place to help with the kitchen but there's a dog to walk.    Always as excuse.  ;D

This thread is going so well.  I had a feeling we Aussies would succeed.   ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 26, 2010, 01:49:39 AM
I'll tell you this Lin. I would gladly trade places with you. To see snow falling outside my window would be grand. I'll never have that pleasure as long as I live at my place. Arhh life!!! It's a funny ole game.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 26, 2010, 02:09:31 AM
I'll tell you this Lin. I would gladly trade places with you. To see snow falling outside my window would be grand. I'll never have that pleasure as long as I live at my place. Arhh life!!! It's a funny ole game.

You could always go to Charlotte's Pass or Perisher Valley and watch it there.  ;D   You have amazing storms that we don't get here.  We are never satisfied are we?   I miss the area I lived in and the people but not really the hot weather.  It is getting hotter in the Blue Mountains and I believe there was no snow last year.   In the past I was snowed in a few times.    We used to have "Christmas in July"z in the Carrington Hotel in Katoomba with a Santa and Christmas food.   It was fun  :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 26, 2010, 02:21:49 AM
Aussie's wanting to see snow?

Whatever next?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 26, 2010, 02:23:33 AM
Aussie's wanting to see snow?

Whatever next?
What's wrong with snow?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 26, 2010, 02:43:53 AM
What's wrong with snow?

It's cold, it's wet, it's cold, it's hard, it's cold, it turns to slush and did I mention it's bloody cold. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 26, 2010, 02:53:11 AM
It's cold, it's wet, it's cold, it's hard, it's cold, it turns to slush and did I mention it's bloody cold. :D

I can't wait for it to Snow in my part of the UK. I am going to get the kids to make a 'Tees Snow man'. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 26, 2010, 03:04:15 AM
I can't wait for it to Snow in my part of the UK. I am going to get the kids to make a 'Tees Snow man'. :D

Take a pic of someone doing a "Nicholson with a 7 iron" to it.

I'd love to see that. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on November 26, 2010, 06:02:10 AM
What's wrong with snow?

I love snow!!  It makes a dull winter landscape beautiful.  It's also fun to play in.   ;D

It's cold, it's wet, it's cold, it's hard, it's cold, it turns to slush and did I mention it's bloody cold. :D

SK, snow isn't hard unless it has frozen.  Just try walking across it when it's two feet deep and you'll know.   :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on November 26, 2010, 07:37:46 AM
Were you suprised at the thread going 42 pages KC? Or you had no idea what I was talking about in the first quote?

Oh, I could understand it was gibberish ... about cricket! ;)

Might I recommend ...

http://web.theabl.com.au/index.jsp ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on November 26, 2010, 07:53:11 AM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D

I never even knew they had one!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 26, 2010, 11:32:38 AM
The Claxton Shield used to be the big Baseball comp down here but that folded about 20 years ago.

Dave Neillson (sp) got involved with starting up a comp a few years ago but that didn't last long and now we've got this current league. I only heard about it on the radio by someone involved with it talking about it starting up a few weeks ago, but you never read anything about the games in the paper or see any of it on the tv.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 26, 2010, 02:52:39 PM
SK, snow isn't hard unless it has frozen.  Just try walking across it when it's two feet deep and you'll know.   :D

I know. It's my main gripe about it, that it was COLD! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 27, 2010, 03:57:27 AM
I love snow!!  It makes a dull winter landscape beautiful.  It's also fun to play in.   ;D

SK, snow isn't hard unless it has frozen.  Just try walking across it when it's two feet deep and you'll know.   :D

So true Elizabeth.  It really can look wonderful.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on November 27, 2010, 05:50:58 PM
Here's my nomination for Aussie of the Day:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/26/world/26fenner.html

(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2010/11/26/world/FENNER-obit/FENNER-obit-articleInline-v2.jpg)

Quote
Frank Fenner Dies at 95; Tracked End of Smallpox
By WILLIAM GRIMES

Frank Fenner, an Australian scientist who played an important role in the World Health Organization’s decade-long campaign to eradicate smallpox and who made the official announcement, in 1980, that the disease had been conquered once and for all, died Monday in Canberra. He was 95.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 27, 2010, 06:30:26 PM
He does deserve Aussie of the Day.   I heard the news on a radio 4 program.

May he Rest in Peace after all the lives he helped to save.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 27, 2010, 10:44:04 PM
Agreed Frank Fenner is Aussie of the day. :) RIP mate.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 27, 2010, 10:45:22 PM
How was the golf weekend Tees?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 27, 2010, 10:46:12 PM
A Truely GREAT Australian. 8)

RIP Frank.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 27, 2010, 10:52:30 PM
How was the golf weekend Tees?

Fantastic as usual. 8)

Weather was better than expected. No rain at all. Although the wind on Saturday along the coast was enough to blow a dog off a chain. More like gale force. The final hole a par 5, played like a par 8 into the teeth of that gale.

It was just great to get away from all the BS, even if it was for only one night.

Golf wasn't the most important thing on the weekend but I got a lot of time to try things out on the course and my chipping around the green is slowly getting back to where it was a few years ago before I got the yips.

I had intended to get wasted over the weekend but I took it easy and that's what I'll be doing from now on. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 27, 2010, 11:03:08 PM
That's great to hear Tees.

Chipping is my worst enemy. When I practice it, I'm great but as soon as I hit the course...whammo it's out the window.

Now you have me really hanging out for the Xmas break. Getting the kitchen and laundry done, then starting a fresh new time for me.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 27, 2010, 11:05:54 PM
I just want these next two Sundays to pass, so golf is over for the year. Then I want to take the whole 7 weeks off from playing at all until the 2011 season starts on the last Sunday in January.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 27, 2010, 11:13:47 PM
Golf is purely a mental game isn't it. I remember once I was playing with a mate and I totally stuffed up a chip onto the green. Then I dropped another ball on the ground and said to him "Watch this, I bet you I can chip this onto the green close to the hole while looking at you and not the ball"

So that's what I did and that's what happened. We both laughed but inside me I said why can't I do that while I'm playing the game for real. >:(
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 27, 2010, 11:18:41 PM
Yeah, I remember reading somewhere golf is 90% mental, 10% Physical.

It's so true. That's why the game is so damn frustrating. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 28, 2010, 02:09:04 AM
Sitting in the club last night we could see on one of the big screen tv's had a show on about Channel 9 and some of the old shows and stars. They were showing clips from Graeme Kennedy and Paul Hogan and a few others.

We couldn't hear the sound with the live band playing but we were still cracking up at these skits after so many years. Paul Hogan as Leo Wanker was a riot. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 28, 2010, 04:11:23 AM
Sitting in the club last night we could see on one of the big screen tv's had a show on about Channel 9 and some of the old shows and stars. They were showing clips from Graeme Kennedy and Paul Hogan and a few others.

We couldn't hear the sound with the live band playing but we were still cracking up at these skits after so many years. Paul Hogan as Leo Wanker was a riot. :D

Happy days SK.  :)


Glad you had a good time away and I am so pleased you didn't get wasted.  O0      It must have been daunting to play into that wind, still it would be a problem for everyone wouldn't it.   Where were you playing?

Welcome back.   We had a good movie night even with a low turn out it was well worth it.  :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 28, 2010, 07:29:51 AM
Hey guys what about the Rugby Union Australia V France yesterday?    France 16   Australia 59 and most of that total was scored in the last 30 minutes.   Great match for Australia.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 28, 2010, 01:56:18 PM
It must have been daunting to play into that wind, still it would be a problem for everyone wouldn't it.   Where were you playing?

Welcome back.

Thanks, it's great to be back. Yeah everyone struggled in the wind. All four in the group I was playing with cracked a ton.

Saturday in that wind we played at Port Kembla and Sunday was at Kembla Grange, next door to the GG's.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 28, 2010, 02:21:27 PM
Hey guys what about the Rugby Union Australia V France yesterday?    France 16   Australia 59 and most of that total was scored in the last 30 minutes.   Great match for Australia.


Yeah that was a suprise. Was it a full strength French side.

Hopefully the Aussie's will go well at the world cup next year. Geez, those four years come around so fast don't they? :o
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Sylvie on November 28, 2010, 02:43:39 PM
Yeah that was a suprise. Was it a full strength French side.

Hopefully the Aussie's will go well at the world cup next year. Geez, those four years come around so fast don't they? :o
In the Saturday morning, I took the early train to Paris : a lot of French male supporters shouting "We are the Champions" all the way to the Capital !!! Lol !
The match was not ended when I came back late at night, so I only saw the results this morning ... I'm sure the return on Earth was much more quiet ... and the singers surely really mute ... LOL !
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 28, 2010, 07:54:48 PM
Hey Sylvie.

Welcome to the Aussie thread. 8)

As is customary, as soon as someone makes their first post in this thread, I bestowe a nickname on them. It's all in good fun and no offense is intended.

Sylvie's Aussie Thread nickname is:    Gigi.   :)

When Sylvie first started posting on the board, well actually I do this with everyone, I get a mental picture of what they look like. To me, Sylvie is Leslie Caron from the 1958 film, Gigi.

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Christopher on November 28, 2010, 07:59:16 PM
I'd almost hate to ask what I look like in your head! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 28, 2010, 08:06:36 PM
Do you really want to know? It is quite bizarre in a quirky way. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Christopher on November 28, 2010, 08:08:01 PM
Do you really want to know? It is quite bizarre in a quirky way. :D
Okay, yeah, now I definitely do. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 28, 2010, 08:14:09 PM
From the earliest days of me being here on the board, whenever I saw your name as "Christopher", not just Chris I always had this image of Christopher Knight. You know, Peter Brady from The Brady Bunch but not how he looked then but older after the show had finished.

I told you it was bizarre! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Christopher on November 28, 2010, 08:18:20 PM
From the earliest days of me being here on the board, whenever I saw your name as "Christopher", not just Chris I always had this image of Christopher Knight. You know, Peter Brady from The Brady Bunch but not how he looked then but older after the show had finished.

I told you it was bizarre! :D
;D Ha! How funny! And an older Peter Brady, at that. :D I posted a picture of myself some years back, and I think it was Agent who said he thought I looked younger than he'd figured.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 29, 2010, 12:33:39 AM
Talking of having 'grey moments' what about me yesterday. I got home to find they'd been a blackout sometime on Saturday so I had to reset my bedside clock. I reset it around 3pm but somehow set it for 3am. And when I set the alarm for this morning I set it at 7pm not am. So in the end everything worked out and the radio came on at 7am, it's just the clock thought it was 7pm.

41 and going downhill fast. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 29, 2010, 12:39:31 AM

41 and going downhill fast. :D

Don't worry too much SK it gets worse.   ;D ;D ;D ;D

This morning I have done and said so many stupid things both on here and in the house.  Berated Gary for not making me a cuppa when he made his and I was playing 15 Questions.  Looked at the desk beside me and there as a cuppa.  He just laughed at me.  :-[
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 29, 2010, 12:42:09 AM
41 and going downhill fast. :D

Hmmm, so are we going through a mid life crisis right now Tees. I'm must be swapping a fast car for a new kitchen.  :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 29, 2010, 12:47:17 AM
Hmmm, so are we going through a mid life crisis right now Tees. I'm must be swapping a fast car for a new kitchen.  :D

There really isn't any hope for us is there?   I may have to swap my car for a bike once 30th December is over.  Will I be able to afford to run a car????

There will be more senior moments from me.  Not being at work, spending the day with a dog and no one else around until the weekends I may just go right off my trolley.  :o
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 29, 2010, 12:47:40 AM
Hmmm, so are we going through a mid life crisis right now Tees. I'm must be swapping a fast car for a new kitchen.  :D

How big are the sink taps? Not over compensating I hope? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 29, 2010, 12:48:44 AM
How big are the sink taps? Not over compensating I hope? :D

Not necessarily big, but gold plated??  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 29, 2010, 12:51:01 AM
And last night I went to get a glass of water and instead of getting it from the tap in the kitchen sink, I thought I'd take it from a little plastic jug I have next to the kettle for filling that up from time to time. So what do I do? I pick up the kettle and only realise what the hell I'm doing just before I start pouring it into the glass. :o
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 29, 2010, 12:55:15 AM
How big are the sink taps? Not over compensating I hope? :D

Not necessarily big, but gold plated??  ;)

Only in the Aussie thread, only in the Aussie thread. ::) ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 29, 2010, 12:58:39 AM
And last night I went to get a glass of water and instead of getting it from the tap in the kitchen sink, I thought I'd take it from a little plastic jug I have next to the kettle for filling that up from time to time. So what do I do? I pick up the kettle and only realise what the hell I'm doing just before I start pouring it into the glass. :o

Ok have you ever gone to do this?

 Put the kettle on make your cuppa then once you've finished go to put the kettle back in the fridge instead of the milk!!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 29, 2010, 01:01:16 AM
No, but I tried to put a loaf of bread in the fridge after getting a couple of slices for lunch one day.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 29, 2010, 01:12:17 AM
No, but I tried to put a loaf of bread in the fridge after getting a couple of slices for lunch one day.

Both would be called "senior moments" ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 29, 2010, 01:22:48 AM
God, I just had one now posting in Eastwood Locations.

I'm thinking of the ending of A Perfect World but for some reason I typed In The Line Of Fire. I only spotted it just before I clicked post. :-[
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 29, 2010, 01:34:09 AM
I just threw my cup of coffee on the fire instead of a log.  :o   Exit one cup.   Will have to let the fire die down to pick out the bits.   I can use the heat proof gloves you get to use when opening the door.

Just as well Gary is out.  If anyone tells him I will put a Hex on you.  (http://www.themagicwandshop.co.uk/images/witch7_1.gif)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 29, 2010, 01:37:53 AM
There will be more senior moments from me.  Not being at work, spending the day with a dog and no one else around until the weekends I may just go right off my trolley.  :o

You'll be OK. Just start worrying if one day you're talking to Meg and she talks back to you. That's when it's time to worry! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 29, 2010, 01:41:24 AM
You'll be OK. Just start worrying if one day you're talking to Meg and she talks back to you. That's when it's time to worry! :D



EEEKKKKKKKKKKK!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on November 29, 2010, 10:16:37 PM
Reading this thread, I've been wondering what excuse I can give for my mix-up today.  I'm not old enough to have a "senior moment" so I'll have to think of something else. 

I packed a lunch (supper) to take to market with me today.  The standard fare is sandwiches of some kind or other.  When I finally got around to making the sandwiches for my kids, I discovered that I'd left the one sandwich filling at home in the toaster oven.  I had remembered the cheese, but had no slicer, so that didn't work too well either.  The kids made do with the other things I'd brought and didn't complain, but I felt rather bad about the whole thing.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 29, 2010, 10:20:20 PM
An Updated list of Nicknames for people who have posted in the Aussie thread.

Stormy (Southern cat: President and CEO)

Tees (SK: Vice President and COO)

Cookie (Lin: Treasurer)

Toons (TWOMULES: Honourary Member)

Quotes (Aline: Honourary Member)

Stats (Christopher: Honourary Member)

Books (KC: Honourary Member)

Shirts (Elizabeth77: Honourary Member)

Babs (Higashimori: Honourary Member)

Tex (Richard Earl: Honourary Member)

Gigi (Sylvie: Honourary member)

Bags (Aline's MonDog, Looks like a monkey but it's a dog. Or is it a dog that looks like a monkey)

Hope I didn't miss anyone. :)

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 30, 2010, 02:16:31 AM
Movie night, I'm in. Quit my job today. :)

Let's rock. Eastwood is the one and only.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on November 30, 2010, 02:22:34 AM
Movie night, I'm in. Quit my job today. :)



So you have done it Stormy.  :)     How does it feel?   Could the word FREE be included when expressing feelings?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 30, 2010, 02:43:51 AM
Take this job and shove it! :D

Have you been singing that today, Stormy?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 30, 2010, 03:26:23 AM

So you have done it Stormy.  :)     How does it feel?   Could the word FREE be included when expressing feelings?


Yes, I'm free. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Aline on November 30, 2010, 07:23:44 AM
An Updated list of Nicknames for people who have posted in the Aussie thread.

Bags (Aline's MonDog, Looks like a monkey but it's a dog. Or is it a dog that looks like a monkey)

;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on November 30, 2010, 10:02:19 PM
Take this job and shove it! :D

Have you been singing that today, Stormy?

No I was busy ringing people and talking to all the guys and girl on the job site.  ;)

Yes the company has two female apprentices and one fully qualified female electrician. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on November 30, 2010, 11:59:10 PM
Yes the company has two female apprentices and one fully qualified female electrician. :)

Nothing like a woman wearing overalls.  ^-^
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 01, 2010, 12:01:10 AM
Stormy, I'll need you to weave that magic of yours on the weekend and get the skies to clear again for Sunday.

I know you won't let me down. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 01, 2010, 12:03:11 AM
I can't wait for Toon's Christmas Aussie Thread toon. Everyone sitting around the tree. Enjoying the festivities. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 01, 2010, 12:18:37 AM
These women are incredible to say the least. To take the challenge of deciding to enter a purely male dominated trade(well all trades are male dominated) is in itself courageous. They perform beyond expectations and with their presence, we tend to pull our heads in so to speak which is refreshing. I hate loud mouth tradesmen.

Young Amanda sits next to the biggest and toughest looking guys on site or maybe I should say they sit next to her. He's a big softy at heart. It's so refreshing to this trend change.

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 01, 2010, 12:21:57 AM
Stormy, I'll need you to weave that magic of yours on the weekend and get the skies to clear again for Sunday.

I know you won't let me down. :)

I don't know mate. Could be touch and go for you on Sunday. Too early to call.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 01, 2010, 12:38:23 AM
Beer.

It didn't get a mention on the last page so I just wanted to say it so no one forgets about it. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 01, 2010, 12:43:52 AM
Beer.

Phew!!! That was a close call. I was too busy drinking it to think to post it. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 01, 2010, 11:37:00 AM
Sylvie, Welcome to the Aussie thread. :)

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2494.jpg?t=1291227810)

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 01, 2010, 11:38:32 AM
Brilliant Toons.    O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 01, 2010, 11:54:02 AM
Brilliant Toons.    O0


Thanks Cookie. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 01, 2010, 06:46:51 PM
Fantastic Toons. 8)

Looks like I've had a few too many, looking at my eyes. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 01, 2010, 09:42:45 PM
In just under 12 hours the hosts of the Football World Cup in 2022 will be announced. Australia are in the running and according to the experts one of the favorites along with the USA and Qatar.

I cringe when I hear how much money is being spent just to win the rights, then to actually playing host when the are so many services here struggling for funds. But that's another discussion for another forum. If we win, I suppose it will be good for the country seeing it's the biggest sporting event in the world. If we don't win, I won't be losing any sleep. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 01, 2010, 09:47:56 PM
Fantastic stuff Toons.

Day off today, Tees?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 01, 2010, 09:52:29 PM
Day off today, Tees?

How good was this?

Two hours into the day, a massive blackout in the area brought everything to a standstill. After a couple of hours of sitting in the lunchroom reading the paper having some laughs we were given the option of leaving without pay for the last three hours or stay and get paid. I didn't have to be asked twice. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 01, 2010, 09:54:40 PM
One of the guests is printing The Aussie Thread!! 8)  O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 01, 2010, 09:57:19 PM
Nice work Tees or lack of. :D

I dropped off the company bucket'o'crap van at the yard and got home an hour and a half early myself. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 01, 2010, 10:04:08 PM
Hope you gave it a good thrashing down the highway one last time and left the petrol tank low. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 01, 2010, 10:08:50 PM
I would never do that. ::)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 01, 2010, 10:10:21 PM
Of course!

What was I thinking? ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 01, 2010, 10:13:44 PM
I did slow down through 4 fixed speed cameras on the Geelong Road though, other than that there ain't much tread left on the ole tyres.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 01, 2010, 10:15:39 PM
So apart from the kitchen and a few ales, what are you going to do with yourself till the new year and job? Or is the kitchen going to take all of your attention?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 01, 2010, 10:19:03 PM
My last day at work is on Wednesday and Monday is a union picnic day off so after that is the kitchen, laundry renos and gardening. She's a bit of forest in the backyard. Oh and catching up on lost sleep.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 01, 2010, 10:30:26 PM
I know we have a Christmas thread but I just found this pic and just had to post it. I just think it's more appropriate in this thread than the Xmas one. I'm sure you'll agree.  ^-^

Sorry Stormy, I didn't notice the tatt before.

(http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/2167/aussiexmas560.jpg)

http://bloodsweatvector.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/aussiexmas560.jpg
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 01, 2010, 10:44:08 PM
Doesn't worry me, they lost. Thank god.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 01, 2010, 10:58:31 PM
I thought God retired a few years back? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 01, 2010, 11:06:45 PM
I thought God retired a few years back? :D

If your talk Gary Ablett, I met him at a party in Jan Juc many years ago. My opinion of him went to the toilet.

His nickname of Gary Tablet is very true!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 01, 2010, 11:07:52 PM
So the saying of never meet your heroes rang true?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 01, 2010, 11:10:01 PM
He was never my hero to start with.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 02, 2010, 12:20:31 AM
This post marks the 10,000 time this page has been viewed. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 02, 2010, 02:21:03 AM
This post marks the 10,000 time this page has been viewed. 8)


In honour of the above I just have one word to add.

BEER
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 02, 2010, 02:26:34 AM
BEER

(http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/8.gif)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 02, 2010, 02:34:19 AM
In honour of the above I just have one word to add.

Lager  :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 02, 2010, 02:40:44 AM
(http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/2167/aussiexmas560.jpg)

http://bloodsweatvector.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/aussiexmas560.jpg

SK, thanks for the picture. :)

That sheila is a beauty! ;) 
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 02, 2010, 02:41:50 AM
That sheila is a beauty! ;) 

Except for the ciggie, she is. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 02, 2010, 03:23:07 AM
Except for the ciggie, she is. :)

SK, that's true! :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 02, 2010, 03:27:14 AM
Fantastic Toons. 8)

Looks like I've had a few too many, looking at my eyes. :D

Thanks Tees. :)

Yes I drew your eyes that way because you and Stormy have been drinking in that bar since your birthday. :D

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 02, 2010, 03:29:10 AM
Fantastic stuff Toons.

Thanks Stormy. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Sylvie on December 02, 2010, 04:44:57 AM
Sylvie, Welcome to the Aussie thread. :)

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2494.jpg?t=1291227810)

 ;D ;D
;D Thank you TWOMULES ! My brothers always laugh at me , saying that Disneyland is "my second house" ! LOL ! I have to admit that I went there several times ... last time it was with Lin, her husband Gary and mine, Cyrille, and of course, we met Mickey and Minnie !!!
And Schofield Kid, I had to search on Google the picture of Gigi, (Leslie Caron), of course, I had already heard about her, but did not know exactly what she looked like : no similarities between us, but that is a compliment to be compared with her ! ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 02, 2010, 07:50:52 AM
;D Thank you TWOMULES !

Vous êtes très bienvenu! :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 02, 2010, 10:07:36 PM
In just under 12 hours the hosts of the Football World Cup in 2022 will be announced. Australia are in the running and according to the experts one of the favorites along with the USA and Qatar.

So much for the so called experts, Australia only got one vote out of 22.

Qatar will host the world cup in 2022.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 03, 2010, 03:30:43 AM
So much for the so called experts, Australia only got one vote out of 22.


1 less than the UK  :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 03, 2010, 01:04:51 PM
Did anyone see the pants John Daly was wearing at the golf yesterday? I went searching for a pic last night but couldn't find one, maybe later I will because they were brilliant.

The Aussie flag made into pants.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on December 03, 2010, 06:43:27 PM
The Aussie of the Day today is Joseph Guiso, of Toowoomba.

http://www.thechronicle.com.au/story/2010/12/01/man-marrys-dog-city-first-toowoomba/

http://www.thechronicle.com.au/story/2010/12/03/world-mad-stir-canine-wedding-dog-labrador/

(http://media.apnonline.com.au/img/media/images/2010/11/30/30dog1.dn.nov10__t325.jpg)

We are assured it will be a "mariage blanc." Thank Heaven.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 03, 2010, 07:46:28 PM
Fair Dinkum, the lengths some people will go to to get their 15 minutes of fame.

And I thought they were weird south of the border?

Hey Stormy, you've never had thoughts of tying the knot with Sandy have you? :o
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 03, 2010, 09:21:10 PM
Arh no!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 04, 2010, 12:17:41 AM
Toons has just rocked up. Here is trouble. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 04, 2010, 12:19:33 AM
He's probably woken up and heard the cricket score so we could be in for a long night? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 04, 2010, 12:21:51 AM
He's probably woken up and heard the cricket score so we could be in for a long night? :D

No, no, please no.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 04, 2010, 12:23:16 AM
Hell, the way things are looking the next couple of months could seem like an eternity. :-[
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 04, 2010, 12:26:18 AM
There is only so many times we can rewatch the hat trick on You Tube. :-\
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 04, 2010, 12:43:35 AM
Toons has just rocked up. Here is trouble. :D

Did anyone watch the cricket? >:D ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 04, 2010, 01:05:39 AM
Did anyone watch the cricket? >:D ;)

NO! ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 04, 2010, 01:55:34 AM
NO! ;D

That's a real shame, Sorry you didn't get to see it! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 04, 2010, 02:03:00 AM
That's a real shame, Sorry you didn't get to see it! :D

Hmmm.

You gotta ask yourself just one question.

Do you want to post in this thread again. ^-^
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 04, 2010, 02:53:52 AM
Do you want to post in this thread again. ^-^

The bell tolls for thee Toons.

And they ain't christmas bells either. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 04, 2010, 10:08:11 PM
Just mowed the front lawn and snipped the edges. One of my all time fav things to do on a hot summers day. ::)

Which of course means that it is beer o'clock. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 04, 2010, 11:00:00 PM
Did someone say beer?

Man I hate to play golf and have to drive home. A couple of ales after the game taste so good, but waiting that extra hour or so until I drive home is torture.

Thanks for the fine weather again Stormy. No rain until we were driving home back down the M4.

You're a Fine Weather God!! 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 04, 2010, 11:06:36 PM
Man I hate to play golf and have to drive home. A couple of ales after the game taste so good, but waiting that extra hour or so until I drive home is torture.

So true, that's why I have a soft drink on such occasions these days.

You're a Fine Weather God!! 8)

Any time. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 04, 2010, 11:16:36 PM
Any time. ;)

Just once more next Sunday and then you can have 7 Sundays off. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 04, 2010, 11:23:45 PM
Just once more next Sunday and then you can have 7 Sundays off. :D

Ok, at best you'll get a light shower, should be partly cloudy, clearing to a sunny afternoon.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 04, 2010, 11:32:21 PM
Ok, at best you'll get a light shower, should be partly cloudy, clearing to a sunny afternoon.

7 days out and you're giving a forecast?

Man, you're good. O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 04, 2010, 11:34:08 PM
Let's hope I'm right.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 05, 2010, 04:05:40 AM
As far as Toons and the cricket went we got off rather lightly didn't we?  Or have I spoken too soon.

Cutting grass!!!  Have not seen ours for well over a week it has all turned white.  :D :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 05, 2010, 04:50:04 AM
As far as Toons and the cricket went we got off rather lightly didn't we?  Or have I spoken too soon.

Cutting grass!!!  Have not seen ours for well over a week it has all turned white.  :D :D

What's Grass?  ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 05, 2010, 10:49:02 AM
What's Grass?  ;D ;D

Well now Toons I think I can remember that green stuff that used to be in our gardens.  It suddenly grew up over night and turned white........Then again I could be wrong.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 05, 2010, 10:55:54 AM
Well now Toons I think I can remember that green stuff that used to be in our gardens.  It suddenly grew up over night and turned white........Then again I could be wrong.  ;D ;D

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 05, 2010, 03:49:44 PM
I want to start ripping some cupboards down in the kitchen but the cats are peacefully sleeping on my bed.

Hmmm, is there any way to quietly use a crow bar? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 05, 2010, 04:05:24 PM
Forget the crowbar, use a sledge hammer! :D

Quote
More power!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 05, 2010, 04:09:47 PM
What's Grass?  ;D ;D

It's an illegal substance isn't it?  ::)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 05, 2010, 04:12:54 PM
It's an illegal substance isn't it?  ::)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 05, 2010, 06:52:22 PM
OK, it's time for demo, going to the garage to get this.


(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ0Q6dE53uNK_fYBZ74dWosY7qwS2Dn1oHvRX-rkZ6zLsUwx6r8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 05, 2010, 06:59:38 PM
Oh oh oh oh oh ohhhhhhhhhhhh.

In my best Tim Taylor impersonation. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 05, 2010, 08:55:30 PM
Go for it Stormy. Cats can sleep through anything if they want to.  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 05, 2010, 11:40:01 PM
And another weekend is slowly drawing to a close. :(

Why do the 4 days at work drag on forever but the 3 days of freedom fly by so fast?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 06, 2010, 01:00:42 AM
And another weekend is slowly drawing to a close. :(

Why do the 4 days at work drag on forever but the 3 days of freedom fly by so fast?

Because as they say....."That's Life".  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 06, 2010, 01:08:15 AM
Because as they say....."That's Life".  ;)

That's what all the people say. You're riding high in April, shot down in May.

Sorry, just another Sinatra moment. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 06, 2010, 01:18:03 AM
Anyone remember seeing that film about Sinatra's tour of Australia back in '74. The Night We Called it A Day I think it was called. Dennis Hopper played Sinatra and I'm sure Tom Burlinson did the songs.

What was the quote that started the furore down here. Sinatra said something about the press being whores or something. geez, didn't that cause a stink. :o
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 06, 2010, 01:31:54 AM
(http://www.dryadmusings.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Australian-Santa.jpg)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 06, 2010, 01:43:42 AM
I'm gladly not in that pic. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 06, 2010, 01:59:57 AM
(http://www.dryadmusings.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Australian-Santa.jpg)

Where are the Six White Boomers in that picture? :D

I love this seasonal Rolf Harris song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlSsffF2xhA
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 06, 2010, 02:12:45 AM
Thanks for posting that link Toons. I always enjoy hearing that song as well. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on December 06, 2010, 08:03:45 PM
Aw, that is sweet! I never heard that song before! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 06, 2010, 11:09:56 PM
Aussie of the day goes to the creator of Mr. Squiggle, Norman Hetherington who has passed away aged 89.

(http://images.smh.com.au/2010/12/07/2082847/squiggle-420x0.jpg)

I grew up watching this show and even back in the 80's and 90's still had a look from time to time to see how the gang were going. :)

Sydney Morning Herald (http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/farewell-to-creator-of-abcs-mr-squiggle-20101206-18mxb.html)

RIP Norman.  :(
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 06, 2010, 11:14:02 PM
Yeah I heard that on ABC radio this morning.

RIP Norman :(
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 06, 2010, 11:17:34 PM
Fifty pages for the Aussie thread. 8)

This calls for a beer!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 06, 2010, 11:20:29 PM
Fifty pages for the Aussie thread. 8)

This calls for a beer!!!!!!!

It's too early for me.  It's only 6:19 in the morning :-\
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 06, 2010, 11:21:16 PM
It's too early for me.  It's only 6:19 in the morning :-\

A nice cup of tea and a crumpet perhaps? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 06, 2010, 11:27:31 PM
A nice cup of tea and a crumpet perhaps? :D

How did you know? :o
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 06, 2010, 11:35:04 PM
POMS. ::)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 06, 2010, 11:36:51 PM
This calls for a beer!!!!!!!

Way ahead of you brother. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 07, 2010, 11:18:22 PM
Last day at work today. Everyone on the job from the company stayed back for beers. They all chipped in and brought me some going away presents which was touching.

I'll miss all of them but will stay in touch.  :( :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 07, 2010, 11:23:01 PM
I heard the word beers.

Time to celebrate Stormy's freedom!!!!!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 07, 2010, 11:30:12 PM
Yay!!! Cheers!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on December 07, 2010, 11:34:39 PM
How long did you have that job, SC?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 07, 2010, 11:38:45 PM
How long did you have that job, SC?

I had the seven year itch KC. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 07, 2010, 11:41:00 PM
I'm busier here than I am at my actual job! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on December 07, 2010, 11:42:34 PM
So am I, practically! :o
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 07, 2010, 11:44:32 PM
Big Aussie thread celebration coming up soon. Not that Stormy's freedom isn't a big celebration. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 07, 2010, 11:48:40 PM
I kinda a weird feeling right now, being free I mean.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 07, 2010, 11:52:18 PM
I kinda a weird feeling right now, being free I mean.

It's just the beer! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 07, 2010, 11:56:25 PM
Must be the beer after rereading my post. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 08, 2010, 12:42:49 AM
Feels like a friday for some reason.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 08, 2010, 01:56:38 AM
Feels like a friday for some reason.

Lucky dog.

2 days down & 2 to go for me before I get 3 days freedom.

I think it's only fitting The President makes the next post. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 08, 2010, 02:11:02 AM
Congrats to Tees for starting this thread.

We don't know how lucky we are to have a person of this calibre to keep us going through the tough times. He himself has let us know we are all human by his actions and humility.

As we constantly celebrate Clint's career through our voice, we should celebrate each other as friends far and wide.

Thanks everyone for putting a smile my face every day. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 08, 2010, 02:23:17 AM
Ah Shucks Stormy. I was expecting something explosive for the 1000 reply to this thread and you come out with that little speech that has got me all teary eyed. No, wait there is something in my eye. :D

No seriously folks, yes I'm being serious in the Aussie thread. Relax, I'm not drunk. I just want to thank everyone who has joined in the fun over the last couple of months. As I've said before this really started out as a thread where I could TEES Stormy and he could return serve and I thought occassionally Lin would pop in to see what all the fuss was about and to take my side of the friendly arguments I've have with Stormy but it's grown into this monster.

No not a monster, but just a thread where we can let our hair down and have some laughs and boy we've needed them. Especially after watching the cricket. :-[

So to all who have posted in the thread congrats for getting us to 1000 replies and let the celebrations begin.

Let there be beer, women, beer and more women. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 08, 2010, 02:38:54 AM
Spot on Tees.

It's not about the 1000 posts, there is a little Aussie in all of of us.

We talked about starting a thread like this for a while and I never expected it would turn out like this!

OK, back to the real purpose of this thread. Sydney....I'll give you the drum... is not what it is all cracked up to be!!!

Pricey place with :-X
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 08, 2010, 02:42:42 AM
Melbourne!

The :-X end of the country.  :D  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 08, 2010, 02:48:06 AM
You canna hand a man a better latte than in Melbourne because all the spanners are in......
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 08, 2010, 02:52:57 AM
And where are all the NUTS?

I'd love to go head to head all night, but some of us have to work in the morning. YES, I'll be up at 4am, while Mr. Stormy sleeps and dreams of his av.  ^-^
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 08, 2010, 02:58:57 AM
Well that's the first thing you've got right all night. I'm kipping while you are working pretty boy. >:D

Bad night! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Aline on December 08, 2010, 06:42:10 AM
Let there be beer, women, beer and more women. :D

And you were not drunk. Ok. ::)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Aline on December 08, 2010, 06:43:23 AM
So, it's really truth SC has quit his job?! :o I wasn't buying it!!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on December 08, 2010, 06:56:43 AM
So, it's really truth SC has quit his job?! :o I wasn't buying it!!!


Skeptic.  I don't blame you, Aline.  Sometimes it is hard to take Stormy seriously.   >:D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 08, 2010, 01:58:50 PM
Congrats to Tees for starting this thread.

We don't know how lucky we are to have a person of this calibre to keep us going through the tough times. He himself has let us know we are all human by his actions and humility.

As we constantly celebrate Clint's career through our voice, we should celebrate each other as friends far and wide.

Thanks everyone for putting a smile my face every day. :)

That was a really nice thing to say Stormy,  It's true though.   :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 08, 2010, 02:45:38 PM
Congrats to Tees for starting this thread.

We don't know how lucky we are to have a person of this calibre to keep us going through the tough times. He himself has let us know we are all human by his actions and humility.

As we constantly celebrate Clint's career through our voice, we should celebrate each other as friends far and wide.

Thanks everyone for putting a smile my face every day. :)

Stormy, Beautiful Speech.(http://bestsmileys.com/clapping/6.gif)  O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 09, 2010, 02:53:09 PM
Thanks Cookie and Toons. :)

This interesting article was in the Herald Sun on line.

Quote
WITH his eccentric personal life and air of mystery, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange seems to be doing his best to impersonate a James Bond villain.



(http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2010/12/09/1225968/546505-julian-assange.jpg)

(http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2010/12/09/1225968/546480-julian-assange.jpg)

(http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2010/12/09/1225968/549943-julian-assange.jpg)

(http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2010/12/09/1225968/546059-julian-assange.jpg)

(http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2010/12/09/1225968/545536-julian-assange.jpg)

(http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2010/12/09/1225968/543947-julian-assange.jpg)

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/world/julian-assanges-hq-the-perfect-setting-for-a-james-bond-villain/story-e6frf7lf-1225968548208 (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/world/julian-assanges-hq-the-perfect-setting-for-a-james-bond-villain/story-e6frf7lf-1225968548208)





Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 09, 2010, 10:22:39 PM
I can't wait till sundown and Stormy to down tools before having the first beer of the weekend.

Whoever is here. Cheers.  8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 09, 2010, 11:14:55 PM
Be with you in just a minute, I just got to take a photo and upload it for the reno thread.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 09, 2010, 11:16:03 PM
Finishing early are we?

OK, I'll allow it. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 10, 2010, 12:13:21 AM
I only do 4-5 hours a day on the kitchen, don't want to work too hard with all this time off work. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 10, 2010, 12:36:11 AM
I only do 4-5 hours a day on the kitchen, don't want to work too hard with all this time off work. ;)

(http://images.sabob.com/products/images/1/Lucky_Duck_Rubber_Duckie_Shirt_Infants_Bib,2.jpeg)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 10, 2010, 04:53:03 PM
It's Toon Time! :D

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/birthday.gif?t=1291996131)

Happy Birthday Stats!!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 10, 2010, 05:04:43 PM
Nice one Toons. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 10, 2010, 05:16:06 PM
Nice one Toons. 8)

Thanks SC. :)  I decided to give you pint glasses this time instead of drinking out of tinnies! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 10, 2010, 06:02:30 PM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/birthday.gif?t=1291996131)

Classic. 8)

Stats gets two threads for the price of one and we get to drink twice as much. :D

The kid deserves it though. :)

Happy Birthday Stats. O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 10, 2010, 06:13:28 PM
It's time to relax. The Saturday morning shopping, wasing and car washing duties have been completed. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 10, 2010, 06:15:37 PM
What were you wasing? ???
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 10, 2010, 07:24:25 PM
Whoops, I seemed to have lost an "H". :D

Washing not wasing. :-[
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 10, 2010, 07:27:40 PM
I was only Teesing. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Christopher on December 10, 2010, 08:02:49 PM
That's funny, TWOMULES! ;D I have been around here for a while. I'm pretty sure I was 19 when I joined the board! :o

By the way, I still have nearly two hours until it's officially my birthday here, but I like the idea of having begun my celebration with Australian time! ;) :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 10, 2010, 08:06:05 PM
Yeah, I thought Stormy went off early with the celebrations this morning but what the heck, it said it was your birthday in your profile so it must be true. Who cares about a little thing called the international date line. 
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 10, 2010, 08:10:22 PM
When I see that slice of birthday cake with one candle next to a members age, that's the green light for me. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 10, 2010, 08:32:09 PM
Ever notice how in Toon's toons, Stats never has his eyes open?

He's got the Clint squint! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 10, 2010, 08:56:58 PM
So is it going to be fine on the course for me tomorrow Stormy?

Weather wise, not playing wise. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 10, 2010, 08:58:54 PM
Cloud increasing and a minimal chance of a shower. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 10, 2010, 09:13:05 PM
If I have a shower tonight instead of the morning will that make it better? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 10, 2010, 09:18:17 PM
Only if you promise to stop smoking the same weed that Toon's smokes. :P
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 10, 2010, 09:56:17 PM
Only if you promise to stop smoking the same weed that Toon's smokes. :P

I never inhaled.  ::)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 10, 2010, 10:38:31 PM
You ever see in the movies those clocks on the wall where it's the different time in different cities around the world.

I wonder where you can get those?   ???
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 10, 2010, 10:41:51 PM
I never inhaled.  ::)

Sure! ^-^
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 10, 2010, 10:52:07 PM
The times I can remember anyway?

Ahh the late 80's were so.......












Long ago. :(

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 11, 2010, 12:36:37 AM
Kevin Pieterson got booked for speeding last week. I would have deported him straight out of the country. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 11, 2010, 12:39:01 AM
Speaking of Speeding did you know Mark Webber raced in the last 4 Formula 1 races this year with a broken shoulder! :o

Geez, it was incredible he was still in the hunt for the championship on the final race.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 11, 2010, 12:46:03 AM
Speaking of Speeding did you know Mark Webber raced in the last 4 Formula 1 races this year with a broken shoulder! :o

Geez, it was incredible he was still in the hunt for the championship on the final race.

My hero!!  :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 11, 2010, 12:48:26 AM
Kevin Pieterson got booked for speeding last week. I would have deported him straight out of the country. :D

 >:( 

I blame Shane Warne. You Aussies will do anything to get rid of the English Cricket team. >:D ;)


Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 11, 2010, 01:18:52 AM
That's funny, TWOMULES! ;D I have been around here for a while. I'm pretty sure I was 19 when I joined the board! :o

By the way, I still have nearly two hours until it's officially my birthday here, but I like the idea of having begun my celebration with Australian time! ;) :D

Thanks. I hope you have a great day. :)

Sorry, It should have been jello and ice Cream. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 11, 2010, 01:23:23 AM
Only if you promise to stop smoking the same weed that Toon's smokes. :P

 ;D ;D

Mules prefer hay. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 11, 2010, 10:55:50 AM
Mules prefer hay. :D

Do you Mules make hay while the sun shines? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 11, 2010, 11:22:32 AM
Do you Mules make hay while the sun shines? :D

what's sunshine? ??? ;)

Here in the Uk, we only get (http://mail.tools.sky.com/mail/e/sky_com.001) clouds (http://mail.tools.sky.com/mail/e/sky_com.001) ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 11, 2010, 03:55:38 PM
what's sunshine? ??? ;)

Here in the Uk, we only get (http://mail.tools.sky.com/mail/e/sky_com.001) clouds (http://mail.tools.sky.com/mail/e/sky_com.001) ;D


Hey Toons we do get other stuff.     

There's (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_2_3v.gif)  and  (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_2_9.gif)  and not forgetting (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_4_11.gif)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 11, 2010, 04:10:43 PM

Hey Toons we do get other stuff.     

There's (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_2_3v.gif)  and  (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_2_9.gif)  and not forgetting (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_4_11.gif)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Cookie, when you retire, you could always work part time as a weather girl. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 11, 2010, 04:21:50 PM
;D ;D ;D ;D

Cookie, when you retire, you could always work part time as a weather girl. ;)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on December 11, 2010, 05:00:29 PM

Hey Toons we do get other stuff.     

There's (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_2_3v.gif)  and  (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_2_9.gif)  and not forgetting (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_4_11.gif)

The first is liquid sunshine, the second is the "look quick or you'll miss it" sunshine, and the last is frozen sunshine.  The (http://mail.tools.sky.com/mail/e/sky_com.001) clouds (http://mail.tools.sky.com/mail/e/sky_com.001) usually leave very little room for the sunshine in its most cheering form to get through.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 11, 2010, 05:18:46 PM
The first is liquid sunshine, the second is the "look quick or you'll miss it" sunshine, and the last is frozen sunshine.  The (http://mail.tools.sky.com/mail/e/sky_com.001) clouds (http://mail.tools.sky.com/mail/e/sky_com.001) usually leave very little room for the sunshine in its most cheering form to get through.

 8) ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 11, 2010, 10:54:31 PM
what's sunshine? ??? ;)

Here in the Uk, we only get (http://mail.tools.sky.com/mail/e/sky_com.001) clouds (http://mail.tools.sky.com/mail/e/sky_com.001) ;D

Sounds like Melbourne's forecast each day. Hey Stormy?

I shouldn't be too hard on the old duffer. He came through with brilliant golfing weather again today.

Cheers Stormy. 8)

You may now officially relax for 7 weeks until I'll need your weather powers on the last Sunday in January. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 11, 2010, 10:58:45 PM
No probs Tees, hopefully you'll return the favour some day. ^-^

How was golf today, spend much time at the 19th hole? ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 11, 2010, 11:02:39 PM
>:( 

I blame Shane Warne. You Aussies will do anything to get rid of the English Cricket team. >:D ;)

Can you believe the polls in this country want this guy (almost said the T word) back in the side. Fair dinkum he retired 4 or 5 years ago. It's time to move on and let some young guys have a go. If they pick him for the boxing day or new years test, I'll scream blue murder.  >:(
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 11, 2010, 11:07:34 PM
How was golf today, spend much time at the 19th hole? ;)

Lucky it was the end of year, no one gives a :D round.

Jim didn't show up as expected at the 19th, but he's cousin Jack D did. :)

Could be an early night tonight. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 12, 2010, 01:53:31 AM
If they pick him for the boxing day or new years test, I'll scream blue murder.  >:(

You never know, he may just help you to win. ;)

How do you scream blue murder? ???
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 12, 2010, 02:02:11 AM
How do you scream blue murder? ???

VERY LOUDLY!! ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 12, 2010, 02:07:39 AM
VERY LOUDLY!! ;)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Aline on December 12, 2010, 01:43:10 PM
It's Toon Time! :D

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/birthday.gif?t=1291996131)

Happy Birthday Stats!!!

That was too cute ;D and truth. Chris has been here for that long and he is very dear to all of us :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 12, 2010, 01:45:35 PM
he is very dear to all of us :)

Just how expensive are you Stats? :D

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 12, 2010, 01:46:53 PM
Just how expensive are you Stats? :D

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Aline on December 12, 2010, 01:51:20 PM
Just how expensive are you Stats? :D



Another one I didn't get, guys, did I express me wrong? :-[
I thought of saying he is very beloved by us but I was afraid this could cause wrong assumptions :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 12, 2010, 01:55:13 PM
Another one I didn't get, guys, did I express me wrong? :-[
I thought of saying he is very beloved by us but I was afraid this could cause wrong assumptions :D

Aline, dear can mean, (someone regarded with affection, much loved or costly)  Costly. Expensive. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Christopher on December 12, 2010, 03:06:00 PM
Just how expensive are you Stats? :D
;D I wasn't aware of that meaning for the word dear either.

But I do pay pretty well for nice compliments like that. ;) :D

Now if you'll excuse me, I think I'm going to go have another piece of ice cream cake! 8) ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 12, 2010, 03:07:37 PM
Now if you'll excuse me, I think I'm going to go have another piece of ice cream cake! 8) ;D

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 13, 2010, 01:48:17 AM
And another weekend is drawing to a close. Of course everyday is the weekend for Stormy now, for a while at least anyway. Ahh the joy of not having to get up before the rooster crows.

The Rooster Crows At Midnight. Do you remember that one Stormy from MASH? Everbody in camp reading pages of it at a time and the last page went missing. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 13, 2010, 01:58:41 AM
Abigail Porterfield. She must be 125 years old by now. :D Great episode!!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 13, 2010, 02:00:29 AM
And they rang her on the telephone and didn't she live in Sydney? 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 13, 2010, 02:08:09 AM
Even Australia was mentioned in the episode in regards to the book. Bigelow said something about "and he swam the last 500 miles"
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 13, 2010, 03:52:00 PM
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2498-1.gif?t=1292277621)

I know it's a little early, but today was the last day for international post. ;)  Don't forget it's going all the way to Australia.  :D  ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on December 13, 2010, 05:02:22 PM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2498-1.gif?t=1292277621)

That's quite a family portrait!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 13, 2010, 10:56:38 PM
Another masterpiece Toons. O0

I hope nobody mentions that Shirts has hers inside out or are looking into a mirror that has her E77 around the wrong way? :D

And Stats is about to set fire to poor Santy's hair with that cigar!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 13, 2010, 11:08:20 PM
Has the Oprah Winfrey circus made news anywhere else in the world. God, I'll be glad when it's all done. How this is front page news and on the news each night is beyond me. Ohh Oprah climbed the harbour bridge, Ohh Oprah had a cruise on the harbour, Ohh Oprah cuddled a Koala and so on and on each day for the past week. Fair dinkum. I'm Oprah'd out.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 13, 2010, 11:12:07 PM
Do what I do turn off the news and read on line papers. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 13, 2010, 11:51:22 PM
Another masterpiece Toons. O0

I hope nobody mentions that Shirts has hers inside out or are looking into a mirror that has her E77 around the wrong way? :D


Thanks. :)

We were all in a hurry to have our family portrait took, that's why Shirts is wearing her t-shirt inside out. She was too busy putting her tree up, last night!  :D

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And Stats is about to set fire to poor Santy's hair with that cigar!

Poor Santa! :(   Stats is really too young to start smoking. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 14, 2010, 12:58:40 AM
Great toon, Toons.    I think I might just have to print that off and frame it.  ;D     Not often I get a family portrait with more than two on it.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Thanks Toons it really is a masterpiece.  O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 14, 2010, 01:14:56 AM
Great toon, Toons.    I think I might just have to print that off and frame it.  ;D     

Cookie, will you be selling it on eBay? ;)

Not often I get a family portrait with more than two on it.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


Thanks Toons it really is a masterpiece.  O0

Thank You. :) Do you think it's good enough for the Musée d'Orsay in Paris? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Sylvie on December 14, 2010, 01:49:56 AM
 :) Very nice drawing !  O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Aline on December 14, 2010, 06:52:59 AM
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2498-1.gif?t=1292277621)

I know it's a little early, but today was the last day for international post. ;)  Don't forget it's going all the way to Australia.  :D  ;D

Stats is about to set fire to poor Santy's hair with that cigar!

:D ;D

You are the best cartoonist ever, TwoMules! We are a quite inspiring gang, no doubt, but you know how to take the best of us ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 14, 2010, 11:16:46 AM
:) Very nice drawing !  O0

Thanks Gigi. :)

:D ;D

You are the best cartoonist ever, TwoMules! We are a quite inspiring gang, no doubt, but you know how to take the best of us ;D


Thanks Aline. :)   I drew the tip of your Santa cap a lot longer than all the rest! ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 14, 2010, 01:27:12 PM
Thanks Aline. :)   I drew the tip of your Santa cap a lot longer than all the rest! ;)

Why?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 14, 2010, 02:43:19 PM
Forget the above question.  Christopher has just kindly answered it.  :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 14, 2010, 10:17:36 PM
We're on a new page!




BEER!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 14, 2010, 10:19:00 PM
Nice work Tees, can you get me one?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 14, 2010, 10:45:32 PM
With no fridge, how will you ever keep them cool? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 14, 2010, 10:58:00 PM
There is no such thing as "no fridge" at my place. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 15, 2010, 01:51:17 AM
(http://rlv.zcache.com/aussie_christmas_card-p137642251070864825qi0i_400.jpg)

First Santy was in danger with Stats cigar, now it's koala claws!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 15, 2010, 01:56:14 AM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Talk about 'Elf 'n Safety' :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 15, 2010, 02:49:32 AM
We gotta look after Santy or we wont get any pressies.  ;)


(http://www.guy-sports.com/fun_pictures/santa_prents.jpg)



Saw the above while looking for something else.  Thought it rather apt for this thread.

http://www.guy-sports.com/fun_pictures/santa_prents.jpg
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Aline on December 15, 2010, 04:45:23 AM
Why?

I think it's because I complainted a lot about my first hat being very small compared to Elvis's one, Lin.
But that's just what I think,  let's hear what Toons has to say. ???
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 15, 2010, 08:36:22 AM
I think it's because I complainted a lot about my first hat being very small compared to Elvis's one, Lin.
But that's just what I think,  let's hear what Toons has to say. ???

Aline, You are spot on! O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 16, 2010, 11:01:04 PM
It's Friday afternoon. Time to relax and forget about work and have a quiet ale in the Aussie thread saloon.

What to do with myself this weekend? It will be the usual Saturday and Die Hard Movie Night on Monday morning but Sunday, no golf, so what shall I do? Take a stroll in the park, a drive in the country perhaps, last minute Xmas shopping, mmmm.

Definetly start with a sleep in for a change. Lawns don't need doing. Car will be washed Saturday. Mmmmm. Decisions, decisions.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 17, 2010, 03:10:15 AM
What to do with myself this weekend?

You could also sit down and write your own review on The Beatles. ;)  ;D ;D

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Sorry. I forgot you did the first two lines O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 17, 2010, 03:15:43 AM
Tees, I'm just glad you are not a Buddy Holly & The Crickets Fan. :D

Cricket is actually a scary word if you are an Aussie. >:D ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 17, 2010, 03:19:27 AM
Cricket is actually a scary word if you are an Aussie. >:D ;)

Things may be about to change on that front. :)

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 17, 2010, 01:13:57 PM
Cricket is actually a scary word if you are an Aussie. >:D ;)

Not now it isn't.  Sorry Toons.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 18, 2010, 12:32:56 AM
So I'm in the supermarket this morning and they've got the Xmas tunes coming through the PA and that song I always hear in December comes on. I don't know who sings it. It sounds a little like that Spanish blind guy who's name I can't think of. I don't know the name of the song but he keeps singing "Felix's Muddy Duck" all the time.

It's a great tune but the most bizarre name for a song.  ???
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 18, 2010, 05:04:46 PM
(http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/3936/pa090007.jpg)

You've been staring at this thread for so long, Tees.  Thought I'd have the thread stare back at you!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 18, 2010, 05:08:39 PM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 18, 2010, 05:24:20 PM
I wasn't staring, I just went back to the very beginning and was going through the 55 pages.

A guaranteed laugh on each page. ;D

Hey Toons, back on about page 36 or so you said you were looking forward to seeing the snow. Have you seen enough now? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 18, 2010, 05:32:41 PM
I wasn't staring, I just went back to the very beginning and was going through the 55 pages.

A guaranteed laugh on each page. ;D

Hey Toons, back on about page 36 or so you said you were looking forward to seeing the snow. Have you seen enough now? :D

Yes! >:(       Please don't have "Where Eagles Dare", "Pale Rider" or "The Eiger sanction" for your next movie night!  It's snow joke now. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 18, 2010, 05:33:59 PM
A guaranteed laugh on each page. ;D

So what were the funniest moments?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 18, 2010, 05:35:01 PM
Yes! >:(       Please don't have "Where Eagles Dare", "Pale Rider" or "The Eiger sanction" for your next movie night!  It's snow joke now. :D

What about Fistful Of Snow?

Sorry, I can't compete with the puns. :-[
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 18, 2010, 05:38:21 PM
What about Fistful Of Snow?

Sorry, I can't compete with the puns. :-[

 ^-^
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 18, 2010, 05:39:06 PM
So what were the funniest moments?

My commonwealth games spelling error, Toon's Pic of a dog, which Quotes said it looked like a monkey. When I gave E77, the nickname of Shirts and I said, "Don't forget to type the 'R'. And of course all of Toon's toons.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 18, 2010, 05:45:39 PM
So what were the funniest moments?

Tees, My funniest moment was seeing you start this wonderful hilarious thread. Thanks to all of you for the laughter ;D ;D O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 19, 2010, 12:17:48 AM
Tees, My funniest moment was seeing you start this wonderful hilarious thread. Thanks to all of you for the laughter ;D ;D O0

My pleasure and we have to thank the Prez as well. We are a team. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 19, 2010, 12:29:23 AM
Did you say prez or pez? :)

(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSMgQC-zmuifyyQyFXmftONdTA2QY9psB9cC-hL2dljzZUXEN8X)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 19, 2010, 12:47:38 AM
How about a Tweety Bird Pez Dispenser?

(http://acimg.auctivacommerce.com/imgdata/0/1/9/3/9/7/webimg/2914562.jpg)

Remember that episode of Seinfeld when Jerry put one on Elaine's leg during the piano recital and Elaine burst out laughing. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 19, 2010, 12:49:52 AM
Jerry got in trouble for that one. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 19, 2010, 12:52:15 AM
George was worse off. He said he had hand, and his girlfriend who was now his ex girlfriend told him he's gonna need it. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 19, 2010, 11:14:22 PM
23 hours without a post in the best thread on the board.

We can't allow this to continue! :D

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 19, 2010, 11:20:26 PM
(http://furnishedproperty.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/surfing-santa.jpg)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 20, 2010, 05:02:06 PM
So far BEER has not been mentioned on this page so I thought I would correct that error.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 20, 2010, 05:05:45 PM
So I'm in the supermarket this morning and they've got the Xmas tunes coming through the PA and that song I always hear in December comes on. I don't know who sings it. It sounds a little like that Spanish blind guy who's name I can't think of. I don't know the name of the song but he keeps singing "Felix's Muddy Duck" all the time.


Feliz Navidad by José Feliciano  is the song you are listening to SK.  :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 20, 2010, 05:19:45 PM
So far BEER has not been mentioned on this page so I thought I would correct that error.

You're an angel Lin. (http://getmesmileys.com/smilies/innocent0003.gif)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on December 20, 2010, 08:03:45 PM
What a lovely Aussie Christmas scene, SK! 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 20, 2010, 11:22:24 PM
What a lovely Aussie Christmas scene, SK! 8)

All that's missing are the dreaded bluebottles. :o
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 20, 2010, 11:25:09 PM
The Terrible Trio are in tune again. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 20, 2010, 11:27:33 PM
You're an angel Lin. (http://getmesmileys.com/smilies/innocent0003.gif)

Thank you so much Stormy. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 20, 2010, 11:30:51 PM
The Terrible Trio are in tune again. ;)

What would the board do without us? ::)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 20, 2010, 11:33:45 PM
What would the board do without us? ::)

Probably staring at a forum page with no blue diamonds every day. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 20, 2010, 11:35:43 PM
Well we will just have to keep posting or withdrawal symptoms will set in and then who knows to what depths we will plunge then.   >:D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 20, 2010, 11:38:56 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 21, 2010, 10:43:41 PM
Mr. Prez, why is this thread laying dormant again for nearly 24 hours?

There must be something that needs to be said in all that time? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 21, 2010, 10:47:23 PM
All right then, I want you to guess how long it took me to do my Xmas shopping today. From the time I left the driveway and to the time I was back home.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 21, 2010, 10:49:11 PM
4 hours, 37 minutes and 15 seconds.

What'd I win? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 21, 2010, 10:52:20 PM
Well you might of won something if you chopped 4 hours off.

Here's a smilie face for trying.

                 :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 21, 2010, 11:07:13 PM
Only half an hour! :o

What's your secret?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 21, 2010, 11:12:50 PM
I'm a raging bull, I'll knock over men, women and children if I have to.

Either that or I know my local K mart store like the back of my hand. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 21, 2010, 11:16:04 PM
I think it's the former. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 21, 2010, 11:23:19 PM
Well I'm going to have a beer and forget you said that. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 21, 2010, 11:32:38 PM
Well I'm going to have a beer

What a swell idea. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 22, 2010, 10:18:34 PM
Feliz Navidad by José Feliciano  is the song you are listening to SK.  :)

Thanks Lin.

I could have sworn it was Felix's Muddy Duck. That's what it sounds like. To me anyway.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 23, 2010, 01:48:01 AM
Snew.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on December 23, 2010, 03:00:25 AM
Not much. What snew with you?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 23, 2010, 10:20:59 AM
I knew someone would know what I was talking about. :D

It's an oldie, but a goodie. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 23, 2010, 03:33:35 PM
There has been a police helicopter flying round in circles near my place for the last half hour. I looked at the online news and there is two armed men on the run. They tried holding up a couple of people in Henderson road which is a little too close to home.

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/armed-men-on-the-run-in-clayton-20101224-196tg.html (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/armed-men-on-the-run-in-clayton-20101224-196tg.html)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 23, 2010, 04:08:19 PM
Helicopter is now circling over my suburb, all doors locked and curtains drawn.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 23, 2010, 04:27:39 PM
SC, I do hope you are ok. It must be quite scary! :( Are you on your own at the moment?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 23, 2010, 04:53:20 PM
SC, I do hope you are ok. It must be quite scary! :( Are you on your own at the moment?

I'm ok, I can't hear the helicopter any more.  I do have the two guard cats on the ready...well they are sleeping atm. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 23, 2010, 04:59:18 PM
I'm ok, I can't hear the helicopter any more.  I do have the two guard cats on the ready...well they are sleeping atm. :D

That's great to hear. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 23, 2010, 05:04:33 PM
Thanks 2M. I dare say the two gunmen high tailed it out of there by now. There are news helicopters overhead now.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Aline on December 23, 2010, 06:02:24 PM
Do you think the nickname of one of those men might be Scorpio, Cat? :o

Sorry, didn't resist >:D

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 23, 2010, 06:16:29 PM
Do you think the nickname of one of those men might be Scorpio, Cat? :o

If he did, he won't be around for much longer. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 23, 2010, 10:06:29 PM
There has been a police helicopter flying round in circles near my place for the last half hour.

Could it be they were looking for The "Kitchen Bandit"?   :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 23, 2010, 10:10:07 PM
Could it be they were looking for The "Kitchen Bandit"?   :D

Yeah, as if they would find him. ^-^
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 23, 2010, 10:54:44 PM
"Everybody's working for the weekend"

Well some of us are. :D

Yes it's Christmas Eve and it's a Friday and it's a 4 day weekend!!

Hooray for Observance days when holidays fall on a weekend. O0

A Christmas ale on Christmas eve.

                          (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2IZruYZ3HGY/SzYmQKgCvFI/AAAAAAAAAgA/7uh5Khg6DPE/s400/christmas+beer.jpg)  (http://www.beerhaikudaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/xmas-dubby-300x450.jpg)

                                 (http://www.brewsnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/ChristmasBeer1.gif)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 23, 2010, 11:03:13 PM
Every day is a holiday. Going to mums for Xmas dinner soon, so won't enjoy a beer till I get home.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 24, 2010, 03:44:14 AM
I just heard the delightful sound of small, soft brown pellets hit the deck outside.


And if I catch that BLOODY possum.... >:(
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 24, 2010, 03:54:41 AM
Could have been reindeer droppings? ???
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 24, 2010, 03:57:21 AM
Could have been reindeer droppings? ???

Can't be, Santa only comes when I'm asleep. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 24, 2010, 10:33:20 AM
Can't be, Santa only comes when I'm asleep. :)

Santa was early tonight because he didn't want to get caught up with the armed men.  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 25, 2010, 01:31:27 PM
Christmas has come and gone for another year. Today is boxing day when all the kangaroos come out to fight. No, that's not true, I just made that up. :D

Boxing Day, when all the unwanted gifts are placed back in their boxes to be returned to the store for a refund. No, just joking.

Who knows why it's called boxing day but it's another day off and the cricket starts, the festivities continue, we eat more, drink more and by the end of the day we're fast asleep on the lounge. Contented. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 25, 2010, 01:53:10 PM
Remember the episode on MASH. 'Twas the Day After Christmas.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 25, 2010, 01:56:05 PM
Yeah the Brits said it was boxing day and Klinger asked, "Who's fighting?". :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 25, 2010, 02:02:31 PM
The cook to Charles. "If it makes it any easier you can move the stove to the eggs."
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 25, 2010, 02:04:26 PM
What season was that on SC? I might pop the DVD into the computer and watch it now. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 25, 2010, 02:09:30 PM
Season 10 Episode 9. I'm going to watch it tonight.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 25, 2010, 02:12:29 PM
I can't wait that long!

I'm popping it in the PC now. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 25, 2010, 02:42:41 PM
Can you believe that episode was thirty years old? :o

Once I get through all my DVD's of Monk and Rawhide, I'll have to go back and watch all those MASH DVD's again.

Seeing Potter in Klinger's Toledo Mud Hens Cap and shirt in that episode was a hoot. :D

Hey Books, are the Toledo Mud Hens are real baseball team?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 25, 2010, 05:39:50 PM
The plumber is here a day early. :o
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 25, 2010, 05:45:20 PM
The plumber is here a day early. :o

Sunday/Boxing day penalty rates. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 25, 2010, 05:56:59 PM
Sunday/Boxing day penalty rates. ;)

Nope, same rate. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 26, 2010, 02:26:59 PM
Had no choice last night but to have pizza. The only cooking device I had available was the microwave. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 26, 2010, 02:59:06 PM
Nothing wrong with pizza on a sunday night. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 26, 2010, 03:34:34 PM

Who knows why it's called boxing day but it's another day off and the cricket starts, the festivities continue, we eat more, drink more and by the end of the day we're fast asleep on the lounge. Contented. :D


It is called Boxing Day because the wealthy people used to box up food and gifts and give them to the poor.   Mostly stuff the wealthy didn't eat or want but still it went to the needy.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 26, 2010, 03:46:53 PM

It is called Boxing Day because the wealthy people used to box up food and gifts and give them to the poor.   Mostly stuff the wealthy didn't eat or want but still it went to the needy.

Thanks Lin. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on December 26, 2010, 06:14:16 PM
"Re-gifting" we call it now ... :o ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 26, 2010, 09:08:04 PM
"Re-gifting" we call it now ... :o ;)

I guess it is just the same with a new name.

The old UK Boxing day has a few definitions, see this link. http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/Xmas/boxingday.html
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 26, 2010, 11:03:47 PM
Has beer been mentioned this page yet. Oh well, it's only day three of a four day weekend so Cheers everyone.

Hope you had a great Christmas Day Observance Holiday! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 26, 2010, 11:07:30 PM
Has beer been mentioned this page yet. Oh well, it's only day three of a four day weekend so Cheers everyone.

No think that was the first mention of it on this page.   Well spotted SK.   A bit too early for a beer just now.  6am I will have to wait until at least 10 am before I even think about a beer.    ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 26, 2010, 11:26:43 PM
Beer Bottletop trivia is back!!

Name the three athletes on the Sgt Peppers album cover?

You have until I finish this bottle to answer. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 26, 2010, 11:29:06 PM
Don't know the answer to that one.

You finished the bottle yet? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 26, 2010, 11:30:29 PM
You finished the bottle yet? :D

I know some say I have a big mouth, but it ain't that big. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 26, 2010, 11:48:39 PM
Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Times up.

The correct answer to the above question was.

What was the question again. Oh right, the three athletes on the Private Salts Album. I mean Sgt. Peppers.

The three are:

Sonny Liston, Johnny Weissmuller and an A Stubbins.

Who the hell is A Stubbins?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on December 27, 2010, 12:01:11 AM
Who the hell is A Stubbins?

I would guess ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Stubbins
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 27, 2010, 12:29:28 AM
Ohh, Bertie Stubbins. Yeah of course. Now I remember. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 27, 2010, 01:46:46 PM
I could get used to these four day weekends very easily. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 27, 2010, 02:07:36 PM
I'm trialling the 7 day weekend and so far it's working out well. ::)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 27, 2010, 03:19:13 PM
I'm trialling the 7 day weekend and so far it's working out well. ::)

I bet you could get used to that on a permanent basis Stormy.

Just to make you feel jealous I retire in three days.    Only two more shifts to do.  :D

The party starts 30th December when I get home at 6 pm.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 27, 2010, 03:22:10 PM
You hear that!

The party starts at 6pm on Thursday. Stormy and I can get a full 11 hours or so of celebrating before the clock strikes 6pm in the UK.

This time zone nonsense ain't so bad after all. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 27, 2010, 03:23:51 PM
You hear that!

The party starts at 6pm on Thursday. Stormy and I can get a full 9 hours or so of celebrating before the clock strikes 6pm in the UK.

This time zone nonsense ain't so bad after all. :D

Well I guess that means you will start without me.   ;D ;D    Feel free, just don't forget to leave me some BEER.  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 27, 2010, 03:26:38 PM
just don't forget to leave me some BEER.  ;)

Every man (and woman) for themselves when Stormy and I are in charge of the esky's. :D

Where's he disappeared to anyway? Back into that kitchen I bet. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 27, 2010, 03:27:26 PM
Another party to go to. Whoo Hooooooooooo!!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on December 28, 2010, 01:28:46 AM
Happy Birthday Tex! :)

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/TEX.jpg?t=1293524762)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 28, 2010, 02:30:14 AM
Are the beer kegs bigger in Texas?

Another masterpiece Toons. 8)

Let's drink to Tex. Happy Birthday Mate. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 28, 2010, 10:37:55 PM
Stormy what's happened to summer?

I think today it was 31°C, that's been about the hottest day so far. Is it the same south of the border, down Melbourne way?

What's happened to those 40°C + days of our childhood playing cricket in the street, breaking windows on cars and houses?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 28, 2010, 11:02:47 PM
Stormy what's happened to summer?

I think today it was 31°C, that's been about the hottest day so far. Is it the same south of the border, down Melbourne way?

What's happened to those 40°C + days of our childhood playing cricket in the street, breaking windows on cars and houses?

It certainly has been a late start to summer here as well. The hot days are on the way just in time for NYE.

La Niña has kicked in with higher than normal rainfalls and lower temps can be attributed to cooler than normal ocean temperatures.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 28, 2010, 11:09:40 PM
The nights have certainly been warm, but it's just those days where it's unbearable that have not appeared. I'm pretty sure this happened a couple of years ago too, it wasn't until I was on holidays in March that we had some scorches.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 28, 2010, 11:18:00 PM
Talking of playing cricket in the street as a kid. Ahh the memories, smacking that tennis ball all around. Scrambling on the asphalt before it disappeared down the drain.

Hearing the jingle of the Mr.Whippy truck in the distance. We'd all run home looking for our pocket money or beg our parents for some cash to get an ice cream. Then sit there on the gutter or on the grass nature strip and lick our hearts away on the ice cream before it melted down your arm. God those things were sticky.

Then it would be on with the game until there was no more light from the sun and the crappy street light wasn't bright enough to cover the pitch so we couldn't play a day nighter.

And then the call of "It's time to come inside now!" would echo through the street coming from each house. And we'll all stroll home unhappy that funtime was over and it was time for a wash.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 28, 2010, 11:30:46 PM
Then sit there on the gutter or on the grass nature strip and lick our hearts away on the ice cream before it melted down your arm. God those things were sticky.

They still are except kids these days are sitting in a/c comfort at home in front of a PC ot TV. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 28, 2010, 11:51:47 PM
Playing cricket on a WII or whatever they're called is not the same as being outside in the fresh air, dodging cars and scraping your knees and elbows.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on December 29, 2010, 12:16:17 AM
I don't think most kids are allowed to play outdoors by themselves these days. Too bad, too. Like SK, I remember playing outside until we had to come in because it was dark. Then, but only then, we might watch TV for a bit before going to bed.

SK, did Mr. Whippy have pistachio? ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 29, 2010, 11:15:50 PM
Less than an hour until Cookie's retirement party begins here on the Aussie Thread.

I hope the Prez has got his speech ready? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 29, 2010, 11:21:28 PM
She might get upped into the the Vice Prez position with all her free spare time. ^-^
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 29, 2010, 11:31:02 PM
She might get upped into the the Vice Prez position with all her free spare time. ^-^

(http://bestsmileys.com/scared/8.gif)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 29, 2010, 11:33:58 PM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  Classic!!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 29, 2010, 11:43:17 PM
17 minutes to go! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 30, 2010, 12:00:52 AM
(http://www.platesandnapkins.com/media/catalog/product/cache/2/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/5/0/501510_400.jpg)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 30, 2010, 12:02:09 AM
HAPPY RETIREMENT LIN!

(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTmvxFh9YvHNVXPKoPsi0ufrTD3iEC2lL3eESOPaPKLL9XHCLsp)

No speech here, I'm just here to show you, your new office chair. Well done Lin. YOU deserve it.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 30, 2010, 12:42:02 AM
(http://images.triplem.com.au/2010/11/16/493424/VB-Free-Beer-Blog-Feature-Lead-01.jpg)

Even The Aussie Thread mascot has started to celebrate!! 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 30, 2010, 12:46:56 AM
Smart animals aren't they, even know which state the best beer comes from.  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 30, 2010, 01:10:39 AM
It's amazing what a little photoshop can do to please some. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 30, 2010, 01:22:06 AM
Ha, nice try mate.  ::)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 30, 2010, 11:04:10 AM
Thanks guys.   Well here it is the first few hours of retirement.

I have just cracked open a beer and I am all by myself.   BTW it is a Wychcraft beer.  Brewed by Wychwood.

Love the chair SC and the card SK.     Wish I could be right next to the 'roo enjoying a VB instead of this beer.  However Wychcraft isn't too bad.  ;D

I am going to light the wood burner and party with Meg.   ;)
(http://www.beerstore.com.au/beerstore/uploads/beerImages/Wychwood_Wychcraft_Ale_L.jpg)

Cheers.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on December 30, 2010, 08:34:08 PM
Hope you'll permit a non-Aussie to offer congratulations, Lin! Have a wonderful retirement! 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 30, 2010, 10:10:02 PM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2872.gif?t=1293706807)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 30, 2010, 11:21:24 PM
I'm not really in the mood to celebrate the new year tonight. I'm just going to have a few quiet ales and have an early one I think.

Again I want to thank everyone in the Aussie Thread for cheering me up this year when I wasn't myself.

Stormy, Toons, Quotes, Cookie, Shirts, Stats, Gigi, Tex, Bags and of course Books I love you all like family.

Here's to 2011. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 31, 2010, 01:02:54 AM
Hope you'll permit a non-Aussie to offer congratulations, Lin! Have a wonderful retirement! 8)

Thank you very much KC.  :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on December 31, 2010, 01:06:49 AM
Happy New Year to all my Aussie family.   Can't believe you will be in 2011 in about 5 hours. 

Like you, Tees, we will be spending it quietly and as Gary has been away all week and he will be tired we probably wont stay up for midnight.  I am partied out after my on-line retirement party yesterday.  ;)


Happy New Year to you all.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on December 31, 2010, 02:36:36 PM
Happy retirement Lin.  My congratulations are a little late because some of us still have to work.  :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on December 31, 2010, 02:39:55 PM
Happy New Year to the Aussie Thread gang.  You add a lot of fun to life.  :)

I'll be spending New Year's with my family, celebrating the life of my uncle who passed away a month ago.  We're a Wild Clan so it should be a unique experience.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on December 31, 2010, 03:02:00 PM
Happy New Year to the Aussie Thread gang.  You add a lot of fun to life.  :)

I'll be spending New Year's with my family, celebrating the life of my uncle who passed away a month ago.  We're a Wild Clan so it should be a unique experience.

Congrats Shirts you've just become a Member Extraordinaire. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on December 31, 2010, 04:18:44 PM
Congrats Shirts you've just become a Member Extraordinaire. :)

I think Shirts became a Member Extraordinaire long before she had 500 posts.

The same goes for some other members on the board too. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 01, 2011, 04:42:52 AM
I think Shirts became a Member Extraordinaire long before she had 500 posts.

The same goes for some other members on the board too. 8)

There are a number of members who only post when there is really something to say.  They are Members Extraordinaire too.

Congratulation Shirts.    Hope you are around here for many more years.  :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 01, 2011, 03:01:59 PM
(http://www.platesandnapkins.com/media/catalog/product/cache/2/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/5/0/501510_400.jpg)

All the best Cookie. Congratulations on your retirement. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 01, 2011, 03:05:59 PM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/DSCI2872.gif?t=1293706807)

Thanks Tees, for posting this picture. I'm sorry I couldn't post it myself. Thank You!

Happy New Year!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 01, 2011, 03:18:33 PM
Congrats Shirts you've just become a Member Extraordinaire. :)

Well Done Shirts. O0

Congratulations, Mrs Member Extraordinaire. ;D

Do you already have a T-shirt printed out for this special occasion? :D

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 01, 2011, 03:32:46 PM
Thanks Tees, for posting this picture. I'm sorry I couldn't post it myself. Thank You!

No worries Mate. Anytime. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 01, 2011, 10:19:23 PM
Summer Down Under    8)

(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh13/AaronGershfield/australia_kangaroo.jpg)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 01, 2011, 10:25:01 PM
She's taking her joey for a morning hop.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 02, 2011, 12:41:38 PM
She's taking her joey for a morning hop.

Or even a morning dip.  :)


Wish I was there, even though it is hot I think I could cope after the freezing weather we have been having in the UK.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 02, 2011, 04:12:17 PM
I haven't had a BEER since last year!!!!!   :'(
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 02, 2011, 04:22:34 PM
You must be sick! (http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/sick/sick0019.gif)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 02, 2011, 04:28:07 PM
You must be sick! (http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/sick/sick0019.gif)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on January 03, 2011, 09:36:36 AM
Congrats Shirts you've just become a Member Extraordinaire. :)
I think Shirts became a Member Extraordinaire long before she had 500 posts.
Congratulation Shirts.    Hope you are around here for many more years.  :)
Well Done Shirts. O0

Congratulations, Mrs Member Extraordinaire. ;D

Do you already have a T-shirt printed out for this special occasion? :D

Thank you Stormy, Tees, Cookie and Toons.  You are all very kind.  :)

No, Toons, I don't have a special T-shirt for this occasion.  I've been too busy traveling and spending time with my fantastic family.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 03, 2011, 07:37:05 PM
The first day of the new working year and I took a sickie! 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 03, 2011, 07:41:09 PM
The first day of the new working year and I took a sickie! 8)

Good work! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 03, 2011, 07:43:59 PM
Well I said I enjoyed those 4 day weekends last week, so I decided to have another one. :D

I wouldn't be so bad if I wasn't blowing my nose every 30 seconds. I tell ya, I'm not going near chocolate again this year!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: LCat on January 03, 2011, 09:39:00 PM
Have these reported floods affected you at all, SK?

LCat:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110104/ap_on_re_as/as_australia_flooding
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 03, 2011, 09:46:03 PM
The only flood SK would get is if he left the water running in his bathtub. :P

Those floods are about 1400 km/ 930 miles north of Tees. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 03, 2011, 10:07:28 PM
No LCat, like Stormy said it's a long way from me thankfully.

And welcome to the Aussie Thread LCat, a nickname for you will be announced in the coming days. :)

The only flood SK would get is if he left the water running in his bathtub. :P

And the flood coming outta my nose today. So much mucus from such a small orifice.

Was that a little bit too much info for everyone. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 03, 2011, 10:18:01 PM
Was that a little bit too much info for everyone. :D

Before there is a flood of replies to that. I can honestly say on behalf of everyone, think before you type and zip it. :-X :D

Try this next time. (http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/sick/sick0026.gif)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 03, 2011, 10:23:41 PM
think before you type and zip it. :-X :D

Maybe that would have been a good time to forget a word or two in my sentence. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 03, 2011, 10:29:30 PM
And welcome to the Aussie Thread LCat, a nickname for you will be announced in the coming days. :)

Here I was getting worried thinking what the heck am I going to come up with for a nickname for LCat?

That's why I said it would be a few days but it just came to me and it was so obvious.

LCat's Aussie Thread Nickname will be:



Night Owl. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 03, 2011, 10:32:19 PM
Maybe that would have been a good time to forget a word or two in my sentence. :D

You're only forgiven because you are a sick little boy. (http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/happy/crackup.gif)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 04, 2011, 12:39:14 AM
I haven't had a BEER since last year!!!!!   :'(

Change that to I STILL haven't had a BEER since last year!!!!!!!   :'(
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 04, 2011, 12:53:09 AM
Change that to I STILL haven't had a BEER since last year!!!!!!!   :'(

Crikey, I might have to ban from this thread but beer does taste a little funny when you have a cold.

There is an option. Flush your system with plenty of BEERS!!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 04, 2011, 01:41:01 AM
Crikey, I might have to ban from this thread but beer does taste a little funny when you have a cold.

Glad to see I'm not the only one who skips words. :D

There is an option. Flush your system with plenty of BEERS!!!

Tried that in the past. It doesn't work. Well it does flush the system, from either ends too but it's too damn extreme to go through a 40th time. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 04, 2011, 01:48:47 AM
"you" :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 04, 2011, 04:28:21 AM
I love the name chosen for Lcat.  Night Owl perfect and Toons can certainly include an owl in a cartoon.

Keep missing words Tees it makes you normal like the rest of us.  ;)


New page so here's BEERS to you and hope your cold is better very soon.   We didn't really need the gory details but you just had to tell someone didn't you?  ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 04, 2011, 04:27:34 PM
and Toons can certainly include an owl in a cartoon.

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/LCat.jpg?t=1294167017)

Welcome to the Aussie thread, Lcat. ;D

Is Bags a "Monkey" or a "dog"? ???         Is Lcat a "Cat" or an "Owl"? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 04, 2011, 04:53:46 PM
Love the bones in the tree Toons.   ;D ;D

What is the most common owl in the world?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: LCat on January 04, 2011, 10:39:41 PM
Thank  you, SK, for the Aussie name--Night Owl--It's a hoot!

Thank you, 2 Mules, for the lovely drawings.

My cold is better--I ate/drank some balsamic vinegar and my laryngitis went away!

LCat
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 05, 2011, 12:00:54 AM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/LCat.jpg?t=1294167017)

Brilliant 2M! 8)

Will we see the Owl jump over the moon? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 05, 2011, 01:35:00 AM
Thank  you, SK, for the Aussie name--Night Owl--It's a hoot!

Thank you, 2 Mules, for the lovely drawings.

My cold is better--I ate/drank some balsamic vinegar and my laryngitis went away!

LCat

LCat, I am glad you cold is better and you liked the drawing. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 05, 2011, 01:40:32 AM
Brilliant 2M! 8)


Will we see the Owl jump over the moon? :D

Thanks. :)

I thought it was the cow who jumped over the moon? :D

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 05, 2011, 02:07:18 AM

What is the most common owl in the world?


Someome had better answer the above because the guy who wrote the answer in my Christmas bon bon can't be the only person to think this.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 05, 2011, 02:12:29 AM
Barn Owls? ???

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 05, 2011, 02:22:09 AM
Barn Owls? ???



No the actual answer is..........Wait for it.........


Tea towels.     >:D     Sorry.   ::)


Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 05, 2011, 02:29:24 AM
No the actual answer is..........Wait for it.........


Tea towels.     >:D     Sorry.   ::)




 ;D ;D  what a hoot! :D

Is a Christmas bon bon, a Christmas cracker?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 05, 2011, 02:30:36 AM
Two owls were playing pool. One said, "Two hits." The other replied, "Two hits to who?" :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 05, 2011, 02:52:39 AM
I thought it was the cow who jumped over the moon? :D

Maybe it was a COWL? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on January 05, 2011, 07:33:47 AM
Two owls were playing baseball. One said, "Who's on first?" The other said, "Who."
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 05, 2011, 07:53:01 AM
Two owls were playing baseball. One said, "Who's on first?" The other said, "Who."

 ;D ;D

Q: What books do owls  like?

A: Hoot-dunits!  :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 05, 2011, 07:55:48 AM
Maybe it was a COWL? :D

Nice one!  Next you will be telling me "The little dog monkey laughed to see such sport" ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 05, 2011, 11:05:18 AM
Is a Christmas bon bon, a Christmas cracker?

Yes.   :)

Two owls were playing pool. One said, "Two hits." The other replied, "Two hits to who?" :D

I see we have started OWL jokes now.   ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 06, 2011, 03:35:43 PM
I see we have started OWL jokes now.   ;D ;D ;D

Knock knock
Who's there?
Owl.
Owl who?
Owl be sad if we don't have any more Owl jokes. :D

What do Scottish owls sing?
Owld Lang Syne. :D

What did the baby owl's parents say when he wanted to go to a party?
You're not owld enough. :D

Why were the mommy and daddy owls worried about their son?
Because he didn't seem to give a hoot anymore. :D

Sorry! ;D
 



Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 06, 2011, 10:22:40 PM
PREZ, I'm begging you. Do something about these Owl jokes. We can only take so much. But this is worse than the old chinese water torture. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 06, 2011, 10:39:51 PM
Out of respect to our latest member, Owl jokes are now banned!

Anyone flaunting the latest rule will have their head ripped off in a gratuitous manner and flushed down the can or for those that have signed the "Donor Program", their noggin will be whisked away to the closest Medical University for dissection.

Comprende!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 06, 2011, 11:28:58 PM
Out of respect to our latest member, Owl jokes are now banned!

Anyone flaunting the latest rule will have their head ripped off in a gratuitous manner and flushed down the can or for those that have signed the "Donor Program", their noggin will be whisked away to the closest Medical University for dissection.

Comprende!

YES!!

Who said our illustrious leader had no backbone? Whoops, almost said the other b word. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 07, 2011, 12:14:39 AM
What...baseball? ???
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 07, 2011, 01:54:17 AM
PREZ, I'm begging you. Do something about these Owl jokes. We can only take so much. But this is worse than the old chinese water torture. :D

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 07, 2011, 01:58:00 AM
Out of respect to our latest member, Owl jokes are now banned!

Anyone flaunting the latest rule will have their head ripped off in a gratuitous manner and flushed down the can or for those that have signed the "Donor Program", their noggin will be whisked away to the closest Medical University for dissection.

Comprende!

Will you be ripping my two heads off? :o ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 07, 2011, 02:04:54 AM
If Owl jokes are now banned, what about Cricket jokes? ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 07, 2011, 04:11:33 AM
what about Cricket jokes? ;)

The Australian Chairman of Selectors is the biggest joke at the moment.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 07, 2011, 09:11:27 AM
The Australian Chairman of Selectors is the biggest joke at the moment.


Certainly is.   ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 07, 2011, 03:42:03 PM
My mini video of all the Aussie Thread cartoons is ready to put on youtube. :)

Is this ok with everyone?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 07, 2011, 03:48:34 PM
Fine with me.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Aline on January 07, 2011, 03:53:27 PM
Yeah, I can't wait to see it :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 07, 2011, 04:48:31 PM
My mini video of all the Aussie Thread cartoons is ready to put on youtube. :)

Is this ok with everyone?

8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: dane with no name on January 08, 2011, 08:11:49 AM
Perhaps no owl jokes, but can I make a cuckoo joke instead?

Today (once again I might add) you sneaky aussies manage to infiltrate the Royal Danish family even further. :D

Mary Donaldson from Tasmania, our future queen and tasty hottie...

(http://images.starlounge.com/2010/12/18/25_DK_Mary_riget.jpg)

...gave birth to twins (a boy and a girl) today.
The boy was born at 10.30 and the girl at 10:56. (local time)

The prince weighs 2674 grams and is 47 cm. long, and the princess veighs 2554 grams and is 47 cm long.

I suppose a "well played" is in order  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 08, 2011, 01:25:16 PM
You know, Tasmanians always get accused of being backwards or freaks, but I tell ya, Princess Mary is one stunningly looking woman that that theory just doesn't apply to her.

Congrats to her and the Prince on the birth of twins.

And a big welcome to The Dane With No Name to the Aussie thread. 8)

Your Aussie Thread nickname will be:

Freddy.

In honour of The Crown Prince Of Denmark, Frederik.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on January 08, 2011, 01:48:06 PM
I heard the Prince announce the birth on the radio this morning ... in English! :o

Can't Freddy get Hot Mary to stop by the Aussie Thread? ;)

Here's an Aussie news story about the blessed event:

http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/people/twin-smiles-prove-marys-crowning-glory-20110108-19jc7.html

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 08, 2011, 02:04:46 PM
Welcome Freddy!!!

I've been to Tassie on several occasions and it's a beautiful place, I love it. There is now shortage of talent down there.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: dane with no name on January 08, 2011, 04:05:32 PM
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I heard the Prince announce the birth on the radio this morning ... in English!
Oh. He has really been busy then, holding interviews and calling left and right.
He got a great sense of humour, saying that until such time as the proper names are going to be announced, he'd go with Elvis for the boy, seeing as the twins share another kings birthday  ;D
Not that "Elvis" is ever going to be king. Mary and Frederik has been really busy (not that I blame him  ;)) and there are already two older kids in line. 
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 08, 2011, 09:33:38 PM
On the first page of this thread, I've updated the members list with nicknames. With the list growing, it's hard to keep up with who's who? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 08, 2011, 10:23:28 PM
Just heard on the radio that "The Thorpedo" is considering a comeback for the 2012 Oylmpics. Man, I'd love to see him up against Michael Phelps in the pool. I don't even know if they compete in the same distances but it would be great.  8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 08, 2011, 10:29:38 PM
Yeah, I read today he was back in training, but no great surprise because he never did say he was quiting the sport all together.

I hope he does make it back.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 08, 2011, 10:32:57 PM
It's time for the first beer of 2011!

Which means it's time for Beer bottletop trivia:

Which Australian won the women's sprint double at the 1952 Olympics?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 08, 2011, 10:34:23 PM
Betty Cuthbert?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 08, 2011, 10:35:11 PM
Nope, but if it wasn't Betty, it can only be......
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 08, 2011, 10:36:35 PM
Shirley Strickland?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 08, 2011, 10:39:21 PM
Oooh, I forgot about Shirl, so that only leaves...............
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 08, 2011, 10:45:38 PM
Marjorie Jackson.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 08, 2011, 10:50:52 PM
Ding, Ding, Ding!!!

We have a winner!

Well Done Mate, your President status remains for another 12 months. No need for elections this year. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 08, 2011, 10:55:31 PM
(http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/surprised/relieved.gif)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 08, 2011, 10:57:36 PM
No need for elections this year. :D

(http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/surprised/relieved.gif)

Although, you never can rule out a coup. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 08, 2011, 11:01:40 PM
Although, you never can rule out a coup. ;)

(http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/angry/punch.gif)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 09, 2011, 03:08:45 AM
You missed another golden opportunity to get me on a grammar error earlier Stormy. I only just noticed it now and modified my post. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 09, 2011, 03:42:48 AM
Sometimes I miss... sometimes i get.....sometimes you miss all together....hehehe. Now  can you find?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 09, 2011, 09:51:45 AM
And a big welcome to The Dane With No Name to the Aussie thread. 8)
Your Aussie Thread nickname will be:
Freddy.

Welcome to the Aussie Thread Freddy.

Congratulations to the Royal couple.  I am sure we will see pictures of the new babies very soon.


I don't agree with the comments about Tassie made by some Aussies. I'm with SC.  I really loved the place and the people there are so friendly.  I have visited a few times and found some lovely places to stay apart from the main towns.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 09, 2011, 09:58:53 AM
(http://images.starlounge.com/2010/12/18/25_DK_Mary_riget.jpg)  (http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/07_01/kateES1107_228x433.jpg)
              Crown Princess Mary                                                                                                                                                      Kate Middleton
   
                                                                                                Is it just me or is there a resemblance??                                       
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 09, 2011, 02:01:42 PM
Is it just me or is there a resemblance??                                       

It's just you. :D

Unless you mean they're both very attractive women and they're both married to Princes' well one is and the other is about to be. Nope can't see any resemblence. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 09, 2011, 02:14:35 PM
I can see what Lin is getting at. They have got the same jaw line, chin and cheek structure.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 09, 2011, 10:10:26 PM
I can see what Lin is getting at. They have got the same jaw line, chin and cheek structure.

Thanks Stormy I am not going gaga then after all.  Actually Crown Princess Mary is not like Kate when you see most pictures of her I just thought this one made them look somewhat alike.   
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 09, 2011, 11:03:12 PM
Trying to get on Cookie's good side hey Stormy? Yeah, I know what you're up to. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 09, 2011, 11:21:38 PM
Trying to get on Cookie's good side hey Stormy? Yeah, I know what you're up to. :D

That's OK Tees.  Your on the other side and both of them are good.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 09, 2011, 11:53:27 PM
A rose between two thorns. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 10, 2011, 06:36:38 AM
A rose between two thorns. :D

Oh! thank you kind Sir.   ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: dane with no name on January 10, 2011, 10:10:41 AM
(http://www.kronprinsparret.dk/db/images/mary.jpg)

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Is it just me or is there a resemblance??     
Here's another picture of her, and judging from that I think it's pretty safe to say that it's just you.  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 10, 2011, 11:44:33 PM
Welcome to the Aussie Thread, Dane. :)

It looks like I will be sharpening the pencils and getting the drawing paper back out! ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 11, 2011, 06:42:04 AM
Here's another picture of her, and judging from that I think it's pretty safe to say that it's just you.  ;)

Yes I agree.  I did say it was just how the picture you posted caught her and that is the only time she will ever look like Kate.  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 11, 2011, 06:42:55 AM
Welcome to the Aussie Thread, Dane. :)

It looks like I will be sharpening the pencils and getting the drawing paper back out! ;D

Sure will be we need a new toon it is a while since you did one Toons.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 12, 2011, 06:58:56 AM
Sure will be we need a new toon it is a while since you did one Toons.

Cookie, Today is your lucky day. :)  I will be posting two toons plus the link for the mini video of all the Aussie Thread toons.

Here is the first one. :)

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/Dane.jpg?t=1294839860)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on January 12, 2011, 09:16:23 AM
Apologies to the mule, but I can't help laughing.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 12, 2011, 10:15:08 AM
I guess you and I had better be careful Shirts.  We both laughed at the mule.

Well done Toons it's a great toon.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 12, 2011, 10:27:01 AM
I guess you and I had better be careful Shirts.  We both laughed at the mule.
>:( ;)   ;D ;D

Quote
Well done Toons it's a great toon.

Thanks Cookie. :)

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: dane with no name on January 12, 2011, 10:53:31 AM
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Welcome to the Aussie Thread, Dane. Smiley

It looks like I will be sharpening the pencils and getting the drawing paper back out! Grin 

Cheers mate  ;)

Love the picture! Instant Win!

Looks like I'll be sharpening my Icon tools  ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 12, 2011, 10:55:56 AM
Thanks Dane. :)

Quote
Looks like I'll be sharpening my Icon tools  ;D

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 12, 2011, 11:02:14 AM
Apologies to the mule, but I can't help laughing.  ;D ;D ;D

Shirts, I thought you were a friend! >:( ;)
Apologies Accepted. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 12, 2011, 11:32:20 AM
It's Toon Time again. ;D

Happy Birthday Quotes!
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/Aline.gif?t=1294422036)

Sorry but you did say, "I like the movie, Anaconda" :D

Don't worry any moment now Bags will come to your rescue! ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 12, 2011, 11:57:44 AM
It's Toon Time yet again. This time it's a video. Sit back and enjoy. :)

Here is the "Aussie Thread Cartoons" video. (http://mail.tools.sky.com/mail/e/sky_com.801)

Quote
This video is dedicated to every member of the CEWB.
Thank you SK & SC for "The Aussie Thread".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c9Ete_aJIE
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 12, 2011, 03:15:26 PM
Toons that video is FANTASTIC

You are so talented.   Love the music and the graphics too.

Well done. 
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 12, 2011, 03:37:55 PM
 
Toons that video is FANTASTIC

You are so talented.   Love the music and the graphics too.

Well done. 

Ditto mate!   8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on January 12, 2011, 06:05:32 PM
Shirts, I thought you were a friend! >:( ;)
Apologies Accepted. :)

Toons, if I weren't a friend I wouldn't have bothered to apologize.  Then the dane with no name would have to do something about me, and I would be reduced to haunting the Aussie Thread.

On a serious note, your video is excellent, as is your choice of music.   O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 12, 2011, 11:40:36 PM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/Aline.gif?t=1294422036)

Brilliant Toons. ;D

Happy Birthday Quotes. :)

The Aussie thread extends everyones birthday by a few hours since we start the day before everyone else. Gives us more time to parrrrrrtyyyyyy!!  :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 12, 2011, 11:42:55 PM
It's Toon Time yet again. This time it's a video. Sit back and enjoy. :)

Here is the "Aussie Thread Cartoons" video. (http://mail.tools.sky.com/mail/e/sky_com.801)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c9Ete_aJIE

That's the best thing I've ever seen seen on youtube! 8)

Well done Toons. O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 13, 2011, 04:38:24 PM
Toons that video is FANTASTIC

You are so talented.   Love the music and the graphics too.

Well done. 

Ditto mate!   8)

On a serious note, your video is excellent, as is your choice of music.   O0

That's the best thing I've ever seen seen on youtube! 8)

Well done Toons. O0


Thank you all, for all your wonderful comments, I really appreciate it. :)  You are all fantastic. O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 13, 2011, 04:43:24 PM
Toons, if I weren't a friend I wouldn't have bothered to apologize.  Then the dane with no name would have to do something about me, and I would be reduced to haunting the Aussie Thread.

 ;D ;D  ;D  ;D

If you were a ghost would that make you a white sheet instead of a shirt? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 13, 2011, 05:26:02 PM
;D ;D  ;D  ;D

If you were a ghost would that make you a white sheet instead of a shirt? :D

You are Sooooooooooooo funny Toons.   ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on January 13, 2011, 05:52:40 PM
;D ;D  ;D  ;D

If you were a ghost would that make you a white sheet instead of a shirt? :D

That's the mental picture I got.  ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 13, 2011, 11:09:05 PM
Ahhh, another weekend to relax and unwind from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind. To sleep in, to wash the car, mow the lawns, sit back and relax.

Not a care in the world. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: dane with no name on January 14, 2011, 11:41:45 AM
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Toons, if I weren't a friend I wouldn't have bothered to apologize.  Then the dane with no name would have to do something about me, and I would be reduced to haunting the Aussie Thread. 
But technically I'm Freddy on the Aussie thread, so you should be safe (sorta)  :D

Speaking of which; naturally Freddy wholehearted supports the Aussie national handball team in their world championship match against those retarded Danes thats going on tonight  O0



Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Aline on January 14, 2011, 11:58:13 AM
It's Toon Time again. ;D

Happy Birthday Quotes!
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/Aline.gif?t=1294422036)

Sorry but you did say, "I like the movie, Anaconda" :D

Don't worry any moment now Bags will come to your rescue! ;D ;D



Toons, there are several things wrong in this image.

First, a giant snake trying to kill me.

Second, I am suppose to be in the middle of the jungle...wearing a tiara?!
Ok.

And third, yes, I totally can see Bags destroying anaconda with one of his powerful "woofs"...



 ;D ;D ;D

Thank you, pal. This was beyond hilarious. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Aline on January 14, 2011, 12:02:43 PM
TwoMules, the video is amazing. I loved the transitions you did from picture to picture and those musicians did a very nice job with the FAFDM theme.

Thank you for presenting us with those outrageous drawings throughout the last year. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 14, 2011, 12:04:14 PM

Toons, there are several things wrong in this image.

First, a giant snake trying to kill me.

Second, I am suppose to be in the middle of the jungle...wearing a tiara?!
Ok.

And third, yes, I totally can see Bags destroying anaconda with one of his powerful "woofs"...



 ;D ;D ;D

Thank you, pal. This was beyond hilarious. ;)


I am glad to see you are still around and Bags did rescue you. :D

Sorry I was just taking the hiss ;D

I'm glad you liked it. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 14, 2011, 12:12:29 PM
TwoMules, the video is amazing. I loved the transitions you did from picture to picture and those musicians did a very nice job with the FAFDM theme.

Thank you for presenting us with those outrageous drawings throughout the last year. :D


Thank you Quotes. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on January 14, 2011, 12:34:10 PM
But technically I'm Freddy on the Aussie thread, so you should be safe (sorta)  :D

Thank you, Freddy.  I feel much safer now (sort of).  ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on January 14, 2011, 03:10:27 PM
This is especially for Tees and Stormy, although I'm sure they'll be willing to share with the rest of you.  ;)

(http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/7683/hagarthehorriblesixpack.jpg)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 14, 2011, 03:16:05 PM
 ;D ;D ;D Classic.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 14, 2011, 04:16:51 PM
8)  Brilliant, Shirts! ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 14, 2011, 06:07:17 PM
The aussie Thread Toon video is now up to 43 Views. :)

Thank you,  Freddy and Quotes for your Comments on Youtube. O0

Freddy
Quote
Well done 2M.

Quotes
Quote
Adoro esse video. É maravilhoso e muito bem feito!    I love this video. It's wonderful and very well done!
                       

Thank You. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: dane with no name on January 15, 2011, 01:36:59 AM
Good. Only a matter of time before that Shane Dawson hack is kicked off the no. 1 viewing list  :D O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 15, 2011, 10:09:29 PM
You'll all be pleased to hear that my car has had it's first wash for 2011.

Now it's my turn. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 15, 2011, 10:16:57 PM
I took my car to a coin car wash for the first time ever a couple of days ago. I actually enjoyed it. Having the car completely covered with 2 inches of foam was a crack up.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on January 15, 2011, 10:19:54 PM
You'll all be pleased to hear that my car has had it's first wash for 2011.

Now it's my turn. :D

I certainly hope it's not your first for 2011.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 15, 2011, 10:25:00 PM
I certainly hope it's not your first for 2011.

We could change his nickname to "stinky". ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 15, 2011, 10:57:33 PM
I certainly hope it's not your first for 2011.

;D

I just have to throw that line out and before long I get a nibble. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 16, 2011, 10:12:16 AM
It's Toon Time!  :D

I guess you and I had better be careful Shirts.  We both laughed at the mule.

 >:D  Mules don't Like People Laughing. >:( ;)

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/hang.gif?t=1295196780)

First it was "The Dead Pool" and now it's "Hang 'Em High"..   How many more remakes are Cookie and Shirts starring in?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 16, 2011, 10:48:18 AM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/hang.gif?t=1295196780)

;D

I remember when "Online" meant when you hung the washing out. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 16, 2011, 11:56:07 AM
I remember when "Online" meant when you hung the washing out. :D

 ;D ;D

Your humour is so dry unlike the rest of the washing. ;D

The idea for the toon came from Tees. :D



I just have to throw that line out and before long I get a nibble. :D

Q: Why don't men do laundry? ???

A: Cause the washer and dryer don't run on remote control! ;D




Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 16, 2011, 12:09:53 PM
The first two letters in WIFE, stand for washing and ironing don't they? >:D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 16, 2011, 12:23:12 PM
The first two letters in WIFE, stand for washing and ironing don't they? >:D

 ;D ;D

What do the last two letters stand for? ???
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 16, 2011, 12:26:28 PM
What do the last two letters stand for? ???

The last word is etc. The third word you can google. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 16, 2011, 12:27:41 PM
The last word is etc. The third word you can google. :D

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on January 16, 2011, 02:52:47 PM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/hang.gif?t=1295196780)

 ;D ;D ;D

Toons, I'm at a loss for words.  Maybe it's a result of being hung.

Tees, you're treading on dangerous ground.  Being a woman, I won't be at a loss for words for very long.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 16, 2011, 03:00:07 PM
Tees, you're treading on dangerous ground.  Being a woman, I won't be at a loss for words for very long.

I just have to throw that line out and before long I get a nibble. :D

 ^-^
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 16, 2011, 03:25:30 PM
                                  NEWSFLASH

We interrupt this thread to bring you a special report. We go now to the Oblong Office where Vice President Tees, is about to address the nations.



My fellow Aussie Threadians,

Wednesday January 26 is Australia Day. The national day of the greatest country in the world. To celebrate, The Aussie Thread is declaring a 5 day weekend next weekend! 96 hours of non stop partying, fun and games for all.

In an unprecedented move we will be having an Aussie quiz with prize giveaways galore. Not just to the winner, but to everyone who participates. That's right, not just the winner, but everyone who plays!! Each day from Saturday January 22, 2011 - Tuesday January 25, 2011 a set of questions will be posted. Don't worry they won't be too difficult and a lot of the answers can be found here in the Aussie thread or elsewhere here on the board.

On Wednesday January 26, after I give the go ahead, the first person to post the correct answers to all the questions, will be declared the winner . If no one answers all questions correctly, it will be the nearest to. Myself, Stormy and Cookie are the judges, so we are ineligible to participate. As I said, everyone who participates will be taking home a prize.

Prizes include, all things Australian. DVDs, key rings, stationary, soft toys and much more. Hopefully we all have some fun and this could become a annual event each year here on the board.

More details to follow.

Thank You.  8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 16, 2011, 05:23:49 PM
My local barber must be giving away free haircuts or something. Usually when I go down there on a Monday every couple of months, there's rarely anybody waiting. Maybe one in the chair and then it'll be my turn.

The last two Monday's I've gone down there on more than one occassion and there's like three or four waiting to get a haircut. I just can't sit there for that long and wait so I keep putting it off to the following week.

The way things are going I'll be looking like cousin It from The Addams Family shortly.  :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 16, 2011, 05:27:12 PM
My barber sits in the cupboard in the bathroom and is available 24/7.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 16, 2011, 05:31:29 PM
Got the Homer Simpson look hey? ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 16, 2011, 05:51:19 PM
I'm not as funny as he is.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 16, 2011, 05:58:15 PM
I'm not as funny as he is.

No way!!

He can't compete with your Aussie quick wit. O0

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 16, 2011, 06:02:38 PM
 :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 16, 2011, 06:07:46 PM
Is a full moon due or something?

Why am I giving compliments to Stormy?

Must be the heat, it's fried my minuscule peabrain. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 16, 2011, 06:11:37 PM
Must be something in the water. ???
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 16, 2011, 08:26:35 PM
Is a full moon due or something?



Yep there is one due on Thursday 20th, so you can only get worse Tees.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 16, 2011, 08:29:51 PM

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/hang.gif?t=1295196780)


Gee you have sure wrung out Shirts and me!!!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on January 16, 2011, 08:53:22 PM
Gee you have sure wrung out Shirts and me!!!!

It certainly is a good visualization of what I feel like.  I've been trying to justify the name of Shirts by painting 42 in less than 8 hours.  I've got something like writer's cramp and seem to have momentarily lost my sense of humor.  I'm too tired to celebrate.  I have finally caught up on painting shirts (until I sell some more tomorrow).  Now I can relax!!  :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 16, 2011, 09:07:45 PM
It certainly is a good visualization of what I feel like.  I've been trying to justify the name of Shirts by painting 42 in less than 8 hours.  I've got something like writer's cramp and seem to have momentarily lost my sense of humor.  I'm too tired to celebrate.  I have finally caught up on painting shirts (until I sell some more tomorrow).  Now I can relax!!  :)

Hey that is some painting Elizabeth77.  I can sure understand the 'writer's cramp'!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 16, 2011, 09:21:10 PM
Hey that is some painting Elizabeth77.  I can sure understand the 'writer's cramp'!!
Whoops should have said;

 Elizabeth77.  Shirts.  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Elizabeth77 on January 16, 2011, 09:34:12 PM
Whoops should have said;

 Elizabeth77.  Shirts.  ;)

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 17, 2011, 12:40:48 AM
5 Aussie's were up for Golden Globe Awards today.

The result... A big duck egg.  :(

None of them took home a gong.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 17, 2011, 12:54:28 AM
5 Aussie's were up for Golden Globe Awards today.

The result... A big duck egg.  :(

None of them took home a gong.

Still they were nominated SK.  Better than no recognition at all.  I agree though it was rather sad.  You would have thought one of them could leave with a globe.

Link
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/ipad/australian-nominees-miss-out-on-2011-golden-globe-awards/story-fn6bn80a-1225989647744

I was happy to see Colin Firth win though.

(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01804/firth_1804817c.jpg)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 18, 2011, 12:29:11 AM
Crikey!!

In less than half an hour apart from this post, no one has posted in this thread for 24 hours.

Where is everyone?

Toons, Quotes, Stats, anybody, CoooooooooooEEEEEE!! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 18, 2011, 03:28:32 AM
Must have been the shock of seeing Colin Firth in the Aussie thread.   ;D ;D ;D

I guess we were all otherwise occupied.  :o

Actually we were all standing around SC's backyard, with the plumber, watching him digging huge holes.   Always read the instructions.   It pays off. 

See this from the THE ENDLESS, POINTLESS thread
Quote
Get this, the plumber arrives with this $10,000 pipe locating machine that he borrowed from a technical college where he teaches plumbing to apprentices three days a week. He turns it on and starts walking around trying to find this underground pipe. Nup he says, it's not working properly. Someone must have changed the settings. So during lunch I googled the pdf instruction manual.

After lunch I said "Why don't you try your pipe locator again otherwise we'll be digging up half the backyard". He is on the wand part and I'm at the camera snake machine which is inside the pipe. Then I turned on the "sonde key" button and wham it's working. We were digging 5 foot away in the wrong spot.

I should bill him for that.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 18, 2011, 10:29:42 PM
I just checked on some of the prizes up for grabs in our Australia Day Competition and I caught the roo drinking my beer >:(

(http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/1942/p1190001.jpg)
 
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 18, 2011, 10:32:54 PM
It isn't VB!! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 18, 2011, 10:36:06 PM
Nope it's a PB. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 18, 2011, 10:41:25 PM
Speaking of The Australia Day competition, there will be five questions posted on each of the four days (Saturday - Tuesday) On Wednesday at 8am (AEDST) I will give the go ahead and the prize line will remain open until 4pm (AEDST) for everyone to post their answers.

Since everyone will be a winner it won't matter whether you post your answers first or last. If you post them in the alloted time, you'll win.

Can't ask for a better competition than that I say. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 18, 2011, 10:45:47 PM
(http://karthik3685.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/kangaroo.jpg)

When Roos have just that one too many. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 18, 2011, 10:51:29 PM
Since everyone will be a winner it won't matter whether you post your answers first or last. If you post them in the alloted time, you'll win.

Can't ask for a better competition than that I say. :)

Everyone is a winner. :o  We must be CRAZY!!!

Listen hear folks, the prizes are pretty crappy. So don't get too excited about the comp. ::)

Edit: Who wants a Kangaroo with a drinking problem anyway?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 19, 2011, 03:04:20 AM
There are a couple of fridge magnets so you can think of us when you open your fridges to get at that beer or even water.

I think this is the easiest competition ever.  NO ONE CAN LOSE!!!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 19, 2011, 10:05:06 PM
(http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonists/cga/lowres/cgan838l.jpg)

 ;D  ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 20, 2011, 03:21:22 AM


 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 20, 2011, 10:24:47 PM
It's after 4pm. It's Friday. It's an extra long weekend.

YIPEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 20, 2011, 10:43:20 PM
Today's Aussie Of The Day.

Quote
The newest recipient of Australia's highest medal for military bravery will find the award changes his life, but he can't let it change his character, Victoria Cross holder Keith Payne says.

An SAS digger who "tore into the enemy" and took out three Taliban machine guns single handed in Afghanistan is to be awarded the VC at a special ceremony in Perth on Sunday.

The soldier, known only as Corporal Ben at this stage, will receive his medal from Governor-General Quentin Bryce at Perth's's Campbell Barracks.

New Australian VC To Be Rewarded (http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/new-australian-vc-to-be-awarded-20110121-19zon.html)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 20, 2011, 11:57:40 PM
Let's kick off The Australia Day Weekend celebrations with a great Aussie song from The Seekers, I Am Australian. 8)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSoGJQkKDYk
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 21, 2011, 01:35:07 AM
I just realised something. I supersede 2 Mods in this thread now. >:D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 21, 2011, 02:33:50 AM
Let's kick off The Australia Day Weekend celebrations with a great Aussie song from The Seekers, I Am Australian. 8)

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

Now that I have stopped crying let the weekend begin.  :)

I just realised something. I supersede 2 Mods in this thread now. >:D ;D ;D

You cheeky  >:D Stormy, but I forgive you.  Maybe Tees will too!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 21, 2011, 02:34:05 PM
OK, here are the first 5 questions in The Australia Day Weekend Quiz. Don't post your answers yet. Once all 20 have been posted over the next four days, then on Wednesday I'll give the go ahead to post your answers.

Although there seems to be zero interest in this so it could be a complete flop and never be seen again.  :-\



1- How many stars are on the Australian Flag?

2- What are the names of Stormy's two cats?

3- What is Tees favorite sport?

4- Toon's has a cousin living in Australia. In which city does he live?

5- What is the name of Cookie's dog?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: GreenEyes on January 21, 2011, 03:46:55 PM
OK, here are the first 5 questions in The Australia Day Weekend Quiz. Don't post your answers yet. Once all 20 have been posted over the next four days, then on Wednesday I'll give the go ahead to post your answers.

Although there seems to be zero interest in this so it could be a complete flop and never be seen again.  :-\



1- How many stars are on the Australian Flag?

2- What are the names of Stormy's two cats?

3- What is Tees favorite sport?

4- Toon's has a cousin living in Australia. In which city does he live?

5- What is the name of Cookie's dog?

SK, I think it's a fun idea and am going to try to play!  :)  I warn you I don't know much about Australia, plus I haven't been here that long and am still trying to figure out everyone's nicknames!  :D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 21, 2011, 03:51:13 PM
Quote
4- Toon's has a cousin living in Australia. In which city does he live?

Sorry Tees, my cousin is a she called Dawn and not a he. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 21, 2011, 03:54:28 PM
Sorry Tees, my cousin is a she called Dawn and not a he. ;D

The "s" must have got lost in the floods. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 21, 2011, 04:04:09 PM
"sssssssssssssssss.......SUGAR!" :D

I better not tell her some Aussie bloke called her a bruce instead of a sheila. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 21, 2011, 04:34:22 PM
"sssssssssssssssss.......SUGAR!" :D

I better not tell her some Aussie bloke called her a bruce instead of a sheila. ;D

Could have been worse he could have called her Trev.    There is a long story there.  Tees and Stormy may remember Fred Dagg from NZ who was sooooo funny.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 21, 2011, 04:53:05 PM
Sorry Tees, my cousin is a she called Dawn and not a he. ;D

Lucky I'm ineligible to play then isn't it! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 21, 2011, 04:58:56 PM
Could have been worse he could have called her Trev.    There is a long story there.  Tees and Stormy may remember Fred Dagg from NZ who was sooooo funny.

Which T Dagg are you talking about? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 21, 2011, 05:00:26 PM
Welcome to the Aussie Thread GE.

Your Aussie thread nickname will be "Jules". When you first started posting on the board you said how you liked Coogan's Bluff and Susan Clark's character, Julie. So that's how I've pictured you in my head since, when I see your posts on the board.

Every Julie I have known always gets called "Jules" so I hope you like it. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 21, 2011, 05:03:58 PM
Lucky I'm ineligible to play then isn't it! :D

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 21, 2011, 05:10:38 PM
God, I hope Jules is a girl or I'm going to look even more foolish. :o
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 21, 2011, 05:21:24 PM
or I'm going to look even more foolish. :o

Is that possible? ???
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 21, 2011, 05:27:26 PM
Is that possible? ???

Too right it is. It's been one of those weeks.  :-[

I've been frantically looking at Jules's posts and I'm 99% sure that she is indeed a female.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 21, 2011, 05:40:19 PM
Time for another Aussie song I think. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceWKrsJX9N4
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 21, 2011, 05:45:54 PM
Love that song! O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 21, 2011, 05:53:51 PM
If The Seekers video got Lin, all teary eyed, I'm a blubbery mess after watching that video.

I love that song too and it always stirs my patriotic emotions.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 21, 2011, 06:09:44 PM
Have any of our North American friends been watching those Oprah Winfrey shows through the week that they taped down here last month?

It was a circus when they were here, but I'm curious if they've been a success or not when broadcast?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on January 21, 2011, 07:26:50 PM
Can we cheat on the questions?   >:D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 21, 2011, 07:51:06 PM
By all means, cheating is encouraged. :D

There are a couple of questions that could have multiple answers. A creative mind wouldn't go astray. ;)

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 22, 2011, 01:48:16 AM
Time for another Aussie song I think. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceWKrsJX9N4

If The Seekers video got Lin, all teary eyed, I'm a blubbery mess after watching that video.

I love that song too and it always stirs my patriotic emotions.

Geez what are you doing to my emotions Tees?  I'm having to leave a box of tissues next to the PC.  I will be a blubbering wreck by the time the 26th is over.  :'(
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 22, 2011, 01:52:37 AM
By all means, cheating is encouraged. :D

There are a couple of questions that could have multiple answers. A creative mind wouldn't go astray. ;)

This is, afterall, a true Aussie quiz.   ;)
 
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 22, 2011, 03:15:51 AM
(http://partnershipsixteen.bridge.wikispaces.net/file/view/Aussie%2520Animals%2520%2526%2520Flag.gif/99368969/Aussie%2520Animals%2520%2526%2520Flag.gif)

 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 22, 2011, 04:18:39 AM
Top picture Tees. 
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: GreenEyes on January 22, 2011, 06:13:11 AM
I've been frantically looking at Jules's posts and I'm 99% sure that she is indeed a female.

You are 100% correct! Give that man a prize!  :P

And "Jules" is great, thank you for the name, SK!  :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 22, 2011, 06:37:31 AM
Could have been worse he could have called her Trev.    There is a long story there.  Tees and Stormy may remember Fred Dagg from NZ who was sooooo funny.

Which T Dagg are you talking about? :D


This Fred Dagg.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thgyShXkgi0&feature=related
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 22, 2011, 07:08:49 AM
That's another classic Lin.

I asked you which T Dagg, is it Trev or Trev?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 22, 2011, 08:45:15 AM
That's another classic Lin.

I asked you which T Dagg, is it Trev or Trev?

Well neither actually it's the Trevs!   ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 22, 2011, 08:51:41 AM
It's Toon Time. :D

Well done Cookie and happy sailing in your new Job as a CEWB Moderator. O0

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/NewMod.gif?t=1295709781)

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 22, 2011, 08:54:39 AM
Ohhh so you mean Trevor not Trev or hold on....which one one was that again, I've lost count. I'm confused.  :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 22, 2011, 09:02:26 AM
(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/NewMod.gif?t=1295709781)

8)

Booze cruise. My favorite kind of transportation. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 22, 2011, 09:42:45 AM
Love the toon, Toons.   Yep a booze cruise goes well for me too!  :)
Ohhh so you mean Trevor not Trev or hold on....which one one was that again, I've lost count. I'm confused.  :D

Just to confuse you more than ever.  In that clip I posted of Fred Dagg teaching the wife to drive the tractor Fred says "She's been getting on to me and the Trevs"  so you can just pick one.  :D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 22, 2011, 09:52:32 AM
Love the toon, Toons.   Yep a booze cruise goes well for me too!  :)

Thanks Captain Cookie. :)

There are two kinds of people in the world, my friend: Those who draw the pictures, and the people who have the job of giving me the ideas. ;D

This idea of Captain Cookie on the Endeavour, actually came from Tees. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 22, 2011, 10:01:55 AM
Now I have to say this.    I sailed on the re-enactment of the First Fleet out to Australia for the bicentennial in 1988.  I sailed on the Anna Christina.  The second smallest ship in the fleet.  I did however step on board Endeavour one.  :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 22, 2011, 01:42:20 PM
I have been on the The Bark Endeavour. :) This is a replica of Captain Cook's ship Endeavour.

The ship is in the beautiful seaside resort of whitby in Yorkshire. :)

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/endev20whitby.jpg?t=1295728839)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 22, 2011, 02:21:16 PM
Here is the second set of Australia Day Weekend Quiz Questions. Don't worry, I'll be posting them all again on Wednesday so you won't have to go searching for them through the last few pages, if you missed a day.




6- In Australian slang, what is a Dunny?

7- What AFL (Australian Football League) team does Stormy support?

8- Who is the current Prime Minister of Australia?

9- Which Australian Formula 1 driver, drives for the RED BULL team?

10- In what month last year did the Aussie Thread begin?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 22, 2011, 03:40:38 PM
A couple more Aussie DVD's have been added to the prize pool. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Christopher on January 22, 2011, 04:48:47 PM
For the Aussie game, we answer the questions we can find and send them to you, SK?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 22, 2011, 05:02:06 PM
For the Aussie game, we answer the questions we can find and send them to you, SK?

Hey Stats, on Wednesday at around 8am (AEDST) I'll post all 20 questions again and you just post your answers on the board. The prize line will remain open until 4pm (AEDST) so there'll be plenty of time to post. I believe 8am - 4pm here is 4pm (Tuesday) - Midnight on the east coast of the USA.  :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 22, 2011, 07:59:59 PM
This idea of Captain Cookie on the Endeavour, actually came from Tees. :)

It may have been my idea, but all credit goes to you, Toons. For putting it down on paper. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 22, 2011, 08:02:54 PM
Time for another Aussie song I think. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceWKrsJX9N4

Did everyone spot Shirts or was it Cookie in their younger days swinging on the Hills Hoist in that clip? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 22, 2011, 08:09:12 PM
You've got a vivid imagination Tee's.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 22, 2011, 08:22:21 PM
Aussie of the Day is Gary Blaschke.

He runs the Disabled Surfers Association and I saw his story on tv last night. His story brought tears to my eyes the way he gets an army of volunteers to reinvigorate disabled people. The looks on their faces was amazing.

http://surfershelpingsurfers.com/news.html (http://surfershelpingsurfers.com/news.html)


Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 22, 2011, 08:41:28 PM
I don't believe it! Tee's has just given me  The Drift Off

Just when you think your starting to chat to someone online then you go and see what they are doing(who's online) and bang you see you're getting TDO. The old "Viewing unread topics since their last visit" routine.

You TDO's think we're not on to it. ^-^
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 22, 2011, 10:04:59 PM
Sorry Stormy, what were we chatting about? I've forgotten. :-[

I drifted off to do an inventory of my DVD's as I came across a descrepency between what's on my shelf and what I've got on file on computer. I'm still in the process of working it out and have found a few more DVD's which haven't been added to the list.

I'll have to sack my data entry lackey. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 22, 2011, 10:09:33 PM
Don't worry, I forgot as well. I just had a Seinfeld moment. :D

How many DVD's do you have?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 22, 2011, 10:14:26 PM
I had it down as 511, but I'll give you correct amount in about half an hour. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 22, 2011, 10:19:33 PM
I think I've got about 350 but haven't really brought many in the last couple of years. They are slow to bring the old classic films on DVD.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 22, 2011, 10:25:55 PM
The official count is 514.

I still have another 22 next to the telly to view, although the majority of them are tv series. (Monk, Burn Notice, Rawhide)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 22, 2011, 10:41:05 PM
Today's Australia Day weekend song.

Just had to have Slim give us a song. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwvazMc5EfE
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on January 22, 2011, 11:12:48 PM
How have you got your DVDs cataloged? ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 22, 2011, 11:46:20 PM
How have you got your DVDs cataloged? ;)

TV Series' first, then films in alphabetical order and finally my Eastwood collection in chronological order exept for the Dirty Harry box set which is first. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 22, 2011, 11:50:36 PM
How have you got your DVDs cataloged? ;)

I do as well. Otherwise you can't find anything.

Oh and Clint has his own section.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 23, 2011, 12:14:32 AM
Here's a pic. :D

You wouldn't think there were over 500 DVD's there but there is. 8)

(http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/92/dvdsn.png)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 23, 2011, 02:13:03 AM
Today's Australia Day weekend song.

Just had to have Slim give us a song. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwvazMc5EfE

Good Old Slim.  

Part of me will be glad when this Australia Day will be over.   :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Not really true I feel like this every Australia Day.  My flag flies in the window because the 'powers that be' here in Yorkshire wont allow you to fly any flags other than the England flag and the Yorkshire White rose flag.  :o

 (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/32/40819517_431a4605d8.jpg)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/32/40819517_431a4605d8.jpg


Here's a little bit of information on the Australian flag for those who didn't know.

(http://home.vicnet.net.au/~rasigsau/images/australian_flag.gif)

http://home.vicnet.net.au/~rasigsau/images/australian_flag.gif
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 23, 2011, 02:20:37 AM
Hey Tees that is some collection.  I only have about 50 movies other than all of Clint's.  Except, of course, Hereafter.

The eastwood collection is on three shelves above my PC in the den.  I can just reach up and get a movie without leaving my seat!   They are stored in alphabetical order .  My others are not in any order at all.  Lazy I guess.  ::)



Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 23, 2011, 02:36:01 AM
While I am in this homesick mood I would like to add this to the Australian music collection.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuBlc1TL1ak&feature=related

You can imagine how I feel when I hear this.   I do go around the house singing it quite often.  Peter Allen was a special favourite of mine.  I saw him a few times live.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 23, 2011, 02:45:42 AM
(http://home.vicnet.net.au/~rasigsau/images/australian_flag.gif)

Well there's the answer to Question 1. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 23, 2011, 02:58:58 AM
Whoops!   Maybe I should take it off?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 23, 2011, 03:09:51 AM
Whoops!   Maybe I should take it off?



Nah, just don't tell anyone and don't mention the pic I posted on page 1 of this thread. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 23, 2011, 05:24:28 AM
Here's a pic. :D

You wouldn't think there were over 500 DVD's there but there is. 8)

(http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/92/dvdsn.png)

Fantastic collection Tees! O0

This would make a great game on the board. Post a picture of all your DVD's. Now take one away and we all have to guess which one is missing! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 23, 2011, 05:28:20 AM
It may have been my idea, but all credit goes to you, Toons. For putting it down on paper. 8)

Thank you. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 23, 2011, 05:34:21 AM
Did everyone spot Shirts or was it Cookie in their younger days swinging on the Hills Hoist in that clip? :D

That had to be me and not only in young days.   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Christopher on January 23, 2011, 11:48:20 AM
Here's a pic. :D

You wouldn't think there were over 500 DVD's there but there is. 8)

(http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/92/dvdsn.png)
Nice looking collection. I like the spot for videos too--I still have some sitting around. I'm actually running out of space for my DVDs! I'm also running out of space for books on my bookshelf too!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 23, 2011, 01:12:45 PM
Here is the third set of questions in our Australia Day Weekend Quiz. Don't worry, I'll be posting all 20 again on Wednesday so you won't have to go searching for them all through the last few pages, if you missed a day.  :)



11- In what month of the year is The Melbourne Cup horse race?

12- What room in the house has Stormy been recently renovating?

13- In which Australian State was Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark born?

14- What year was Australia's Bicentennial?

15- What is Australia's highest Mountain?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 23, 2011, 05:48:19 PM
My local barber must be giving away free haircuts or something. Usually when I go down there on a Monday every couple of months, there's rarely anybody waiting. Maybe one in the chair and then it'll be my turn.

The last two Monday's I've gone down there on more than one occassion and there's like three or four waiting to get a haircut. I just can't sit there for that long and wait so I keep putting it off to the following week.

The way things are going I'll be looking like cousin It from The Addams Family shortly.  :D

I felt for sure today would be third time lucky.

Nope!

The little rascal isn't even open. I bet he's pinched my idea and had a five day weekend. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 23, 2011, 07:23:39 PM
The official count is 514.

I still have another 22 next to the telly to view, although the majority of them are tv series. (Monk, Burn Notice, Rawhide)

Scratch that. Thanks to Toons for reminding me but there is also the 39 (so far) Clint Eastwood DVD's from DeAgostini Magazines, that I forgot to count. Even though they are all sealed and will remain so. :)

So the correct count is 553. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 23, 2011, 08:31:35 PM
Today's Australia Day Weekend song.

You may not like the song but sit back and enjoy the pics. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As6s4Vt_3uw&feature=fvst
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 23, 2011, 08:48:23 PM
Today's Australia Day Weekend song.

You may not like the song but sit back and enjoy the pics. :)


Oh! Yes I do .  I like Men At Work and I have always liked this song.  Great pictures to accompany it too.  :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 23, 2011, 08:52:23 PM
I really meant the non Aussie's and especially America's Cup fans from the US. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 23, 2011, 09:00:16 PM
I remember that day when Australia stood still and we were all late for work watching Bond's Australia II sail across the finish line.   Remember all the controvosy over the winged keel?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 23, 2011, 09:04:15 PM
And what about the then PM Bob Hawke's classic line,

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Any boss that sacks his workers for not showing up at work today is a bum!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 23, 2011, 09:07:25 PM
And What about then then PM Bob Hawke's classic line,

Quote
Any boss that sacks his workers' for not showing up at work today is a bum!

I remember driving down to Parramatta from Katoomba and everyone was flashing lights and blowing horns.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on January 23, 2011, 10:55:18 PM
America's Cup is some sort of sailing race, isn't it? ???




;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 23, 2011, 11:14:56 PM
America's Cup is some sort of sailing race, isn't it? ???

It's never been the same since we won it though. I'm no sailing fan but what that did for the country here and how we beat the might of the USA who up until that time had never lost the cup it was phenomenal.

Ever since then though the Cup has sort of lost that luster and I couldn't even tell you when the last time it was on or who won. All I remember in the past ten years was there were a lot of legal battles and even a European country that's landlocked won the cup a few years ago. ???
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 24, 2011, 12:55:48 AM
(http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/32/p124000201.jpg)

Clint is in another cupboard and the TV series DVD's are in the garage in their own cabinet.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 24, 2011, 01:23:02 AM
(http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/32/p124000201.jpg)

Clint is in another cupboard and the TV series DVD's are in the garage in their own cabinet.

Stormy, You also have a great collection of DVD's, well done! O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 24, 2011, 01:30:22 AM
Clint is in another cupboard

Stormy did you kidnap Mr. Eastwood? ;)

Have you also got Harry Potter living in the cupboard under the stairs? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 24, 2011, 01:48:57 AM
(http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/32/p124000201.jpg)

8)

See Books, if you had your DVD's like this, you wouldn't have to search too far during 15 questions. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 24, 2011, 01:49:56 AM
The Aussie thread has passed 20,000 views. O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 24, 2011, 07:36:51 AM
The Aussie thread has passed 20,000 views. O0

After that revelation I just have to put in another important item.

BEER
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 24, 2011, 12:27:25 PM
The Aussie thread has passed 20,000 views. O0

(http://forums.nyyfans.com/images/smilies/new/clap.gif)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 24, 2011, 02:00:42 PM
Here are the final set of Australia Day Weekend Quiz Questions. Tomorrow at this same time I will post all 20 questions again and then the prize line will be open for all to post their answers.



16- What is the Barossa Valley famous for?

17- What do Aussies call 'The Coat Hanger'?

18- Which State in Australia is the the TV program Neighbours set ?

19- Who is the funniest person(s) in Australia?

20- Who is the most beautiful Australian person (Male/Female)?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 24, 2011, 02:15:18 PM
There is a Neighbours tour bus that visits "Ramsay St" twice a day. The people in that street must live like hermits.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 24, 2011, 02:33:05 PM
How many times have you been on the tour? You soapie addict. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 24, 2011, 02:37:06 PM
There's no better way to meet young British girls. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 24, 2011, 05:44:18 PM
Everyone relax. I finally got my flowing locks (;)) trimmed.

All back to normal. Walked in and only one in the chair and no one waiting. I even got a car parking spot right outside. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 24, 2011, 05:46:41 PM
OK Stormy, you've had 7 weeks R&R, it's time to get back on the weather horse.

Tell me please, how is it going to be this Sunday for golf at Camden between 7am and high noon. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 24, 2011, 05:48:51 PM
Short back and sides?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 24, 2011, 05:53:18 PM
Short back and sides?

Yep. Not real short like Jethro Gibbs (NCIS), but just the way I like it. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 24, 2011, 05:54:09 PM
OK Stormy, you've had 7 weeks R&R, it's time to get back on the weather horse.

Tell me please, how is it going to be this Sunday for golf at Camden between 7am and high noon. :)

33C, mostly sunny. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 24, 2011, 05:55:42 PM
Yep. Not real short like Jethro Gibbs (NCIS), but just the way I like it. :)

Parted in the middle with grey hair.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 24, 2011, 06:01:17 PM
33C, mostly sunny. ;)

Perfect. New haircut, new grips, new shoes. No excuses! :)

Parted in the middle with grey hair.

Ha, no I've still got the ranga look. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 24, 2011, 06:05:41 PM
Ha, no I've still got the ranga look. :)

Oh, so you've got anger management issues then. :P
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 24, 2011, 06:07:52 PM
Oh, so you've got anger management issues then. :P

A lot of people say that. I do get fiery sometimes but it's only after being provoked. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 24, 2011, 06:21:26 PM
On my last day at work, I was sitting next to a ranga mate in the smoko shed. A bloke came up to him from a different company and said to him, "You're sitting in my seat". I thought to myself (gees pal, you shouldn't of said that). Well my mate stood up looked at the back of the chair and said, "I don't see your name on it".

 What followed was a barrage of verbal fire power with expletives, so this bloke put his tail between his legs and wandered off.

No bad for 6am in the morning I thought. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 24, 2011, 08:30:22 PM
Ha, sounds exactly like the lunchroom at work somedays. Myself and about five mates sit at the same table, same time each day. Anyone else sitting there and they cop a spray from one of us.

These big Kiwi guys were sitting there one day and I went off. It must have looked amusing seeing a 5' 5" ranga going postal, but they vacated the table and you should see them scurry if they are sitting there when I walk in for lunch somedays now.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 24, 2011, 08:43:01 PM
I'm starting to get a mental picture of what you look like and I'll tell ya, it doesn't look good. :P
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 24, 2011, 08:45:45 PM
My bark is worse than my bite. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 24, 2011, 08:46:52 PM
I'm starting to get a mental picture of what you look like and I'll tell ya, it doesn't look good. :P

William H Macy/Ned Flanders, just shorter. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 24, 2011, 08:56:02 PM
I'm starting to get a mental picture of what you look like and I'll tell ya, it doesn't look good. :P

If you're game I'll post a pic if you will.

There was a pic of me on the board a few years ago but it's no longer showing, but I'm sure most people know what I look like.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 24, 2011, 09:04:29 PM
I'd have to turn image quality down on my camera.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Christopher on January 24, 2011, 09:05:08 PM
Was that the Celebs you look like thread, SK? Even I had a pic in that one.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 24, 2011, 09:06:54 PM
Was that the Celebs you look like thread, SK? Even I had a pic in that one.

Yeah. Is your pic still showing?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Christopher on January 24, 2011, 09:07:51 PM
Yeah. Is your pic still showing?
No, I don't think so. In fact, I think I had to have someone else host the image for me!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Christopher on January 24, 2011, 09:15:48 PM
Yeah. Is your pic still showing?
Nope, not showing. Here's my post: http://www.clinteastwood.org/forums/index.php?topic=2234.msg30997#msg30997 (http://www.clinteastwood.org/forums/index.php?topic=2234.msg30997#msg30997)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 24, 2011, 09:33:41 PM
I'd have to turn image quality down on my camera.

I think that goes for all of us. Well the comments about Stats in the other thread, he might give Tom Cruise a run for his money. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Christopher on January 24, 2011, 09:41:04 PM
I think that goes for all of us. Well the comments about Stats in the other thread, he might give Tom Cruise a run for his money. :D
Haha I wouldn't go that far! :D Also not sure where all those comments are!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 24, 2011, 09:43:11 PM
Also not sure where all those comments are!

Ahh Stats. Mr. Modesty. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Christopher on January 24, 2011, 09:44:31 PM
Ahh Stats. Mr. Modesty. :)
Well, I only saw like one. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on January 24, 2011, 09:46:36 PM

19- Who is the funniest person(s) in Australia?

20- Who is the most beautiful Australian person (Male/Female)?

Those last two sound a bit ... subjective? ???
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 24, 2011, 09:49:14 PM
Those last two sound a bit ... subjective? ???

Like Stormy said,

There are a couple of questions that could have multiple answers. A creative mind wouldn't go astray. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 24, 2011, 10:08:11 PM
(http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/1710/gtpk.jpg)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 24, 2011, 10:43:35 PM
(http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/1710/gtpk.jpg)

That pic could certainly go into that celebrity look a like thread.

It's Lee Arenberg from Seinfeld without the goatee!


(http://img.listal.com/image/1564837/500full.jpg)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 24, 2011, 10:45:58 PM
Today's Australia Day Weekend song.

I think Books may like this version. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQCIUKgHc5k
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 24, 2011, 10:51:32 PM
(http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/3526/headshot9aq.png)

That was 10 years ago but I haven't changed much.

(http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/2223/golf19.png)

The moustache is a little longer. I'm trying for the Chopper Read look. :)

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 24, 2011, 11:03:51 PM
Actually I just trimmed my goatee today, I've had one for over twenty years now. Don't like it too long.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 24, 2011, 11:07:51 PM
I would have fallen out of my chair had you posted a pic of you with a goatee.

All I keep seeing now is that Seinfeld episode where George and Mike were fighting over that car parking spot and hearing, "He's So Phoney!" :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 24, 2011, 11:15:43 PM
Well it's not as dark as Lee's, there are a few more grey whiskers these days.

Too bad they both missed out on the fight night. Loved that sidewalk interaction of passersby.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 25, 2011, 12:26:09 AM
My mental picture of you wasn't that far off actually.

(http://media.apnonline.com.au/img/news/2008/10/16/dunn-main_t325.jpg)

The one on the right. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 25, 2011, 12:37:30 AM
What? That's me on the left. ???
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 25, 2011, 12:38:52 AM
What? That's me on the left. ???

Only in name. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 25, 2011, 12:50:11 AM
Only in name. ;)

You are too kind. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 25, 2011, 01:14:43 AM
Well now, you both look about how I imagined you.  That is spooky.  I have an image of most people on the board when I read their posts.  When they do post pictures they are never like my images of them, however you two are.

I go along with the Lee Arenberg from Seinfeld look alike.  It is quite uncanny.  :o
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 25, 2011, 01:28:08 AM
I am sure Books will enjoy todays song.   It didn't get to me at all.  However if you had posted this one I might have felt differently.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5L3ssIlG_I&feature=related
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 25, 2011, 12:41:43 PM
             (http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/4396/aussie3.png) (http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/3036/aussie4.png) (http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/7552/aussie5.png) (http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/8333/aussie6.png)

(http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/9399/aussie11.png) (http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/2617/aussie12.png) (http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/4522/aussie13.gif)

(http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/235/aussie7.png) (http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/5568/aussie8.png) (http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/4048/aussie9.png) (http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/1226/aussie10.png)



http://www.aussiegold.biz/freesamples/boxing_kangaroo.gif                                         

http://parentingasdkids.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/aussieday.jpg                       

http://www.australian-flag.org/australian-flag-640.jpg                                                         

http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2009/09/17/1225776/258885-don-bradman.jpg 

http://images.smh.com.au/2009/08/03/662050/operahouse-420x0.jpg                       

http://www.souvenirsaustralia.com/images/vegemite_jar.gif                                           

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f6/MCG_stadium.jpg/300px-MCG_stadium.jpg

http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/protectedimage.php?image=GaryCouzens/skippypic1.jpg

http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2010/01/25/1225823/460756-meat-pie.jpg     

http://www.glamadelaide.com.au/main/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/koalas.jpg             

http://home.earthlink.net/~rodtaylorgallery/king_gun.jpg
 
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 25, 2011, 12:46:47 PM
Wow!  Those pictures are all fantastic. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 25, 2011, 12:58:05 PM
HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY!

(http://www.defence.gov.au/defencemagazine/editions/200702/photos/snapshot6.jpg)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 25, 2011, 01:03:26 PM
HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY 2011

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/untitled.jpg?t=1295985694)

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/aussieday.gif?t=1295985694)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 25, 2011, 01:05:50 PM
Brilliant Toons. 8)

Love the hats, they fit so well. Well I don't know about the "old" though. :D

My final Australia Day Weekend song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ctijhz66Lb0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 25, 2011, 01:10:26 PM
Brilliant Toons. 8)

Love the hats, they fit so well. Well I don't know about the "old" though. :D

Thanks. ;D ;D

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My final Australia Day Weekend song.

The Australian national anthem O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 25, 2011, 01:11:43 PM
Classic Toons. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 25, 2011, 01:16:10 PM
Classic Toons. ;D ;D ;D

Thanks stormy. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 25, 2011, 01:25:47 PM
(http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/1710/gtpk.jpg)

Stormy, You look like John Locke from LOST :o

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzm-Zs-QjQ/S-HFwgSvNWI/AAAAAAAAAEU/F88rQvmRyXU/s1600/633679737659863139-JohnLocke.jpg)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 25, 2011, 01:28:12 PM
Simon McKeon is Australian of the year for 2011.

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Simon McKeon is the executive chairman of Macquarie Bank's Melbourne office but performs the role on a part-time basis, freeing him to support a range of causes and organisations.

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Mr McKeon, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 10 years ago, has been a director of World Vision for 15 years and is a director of the Global Poverty Project.

He volunteers as a counsellor for heroin addicts in the Melbourne suburb of St Kilda and works with remote indigenous communities.

Sydney Morning Herald (http://www.smh.com.au/national/big-business-should-share-its-profits-and-expertise-to-help-the-poor-and-aborigines-20110125-1a4b4.html)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 25, 2011, 01:30:17 PM
(http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/1710/gtpk.jpg)

Stormy, You look like John Locke from LOST :o

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzm-Zs-QjQ/S-HFwgSvNWI/AAAAAAAAAEU/F88rQvmRyXU/s1600/633679737659863139-JohnLocke.jpg)

Must buy his shirts from the same place too. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 25, 2011, 01:38:36 PM
That cracked me up when I saw the t shirt. Nice work Toons. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 25, 2011, 01:38:51 PM
Someone called me a Chicken so I better post a picture of myself. :o

Nobody calls me 'chicken' >:( ;)

(http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af323/TWOMULES/Cutout-1.png?t=1295987568)

I am just like the Mule always wearing some pretty damn Cool Shades. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 25, 2011, 01:47:22 PM
Whoa...the pics are coming out of the woodwork now. Who will be next?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 25, 2011, 01:57:30 PM
Nobody calls me 'chicken' >:( ;)

Toons is having a Marty McFly moment! :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 25, 2011, 02:00:00 PM
Here are all 20 questions, post your answers below. The prize line will close at 4pm (AEDST) It is currently 8am.




1- How many stars are on the Australian Flag?

2- What are the names of Stormy's two cats?

3- What is Tees favorite sport?

4- Toon's has a cousin living in Australia. In which city does she live?

5- What is the name of Cookie's dog?

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6- In Australian slang, what is a Dunny?

7- What AFL (Australian Football League) team does Stormy support?

8- Who is the current Prime Minister of Australia?

9- Which Australian Formula 1 driver, drives for the RED BULL team?

10- In what month last year did the Aussie Thread begin?

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11- In what month of the year is The Melbourne Cup horse race?

12- What room in the house has Stormy been recently renovating?

13- In which Australian State was Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark born?

14- What year was Australia's Bicentennial?

15- What is Australia's highest Mountain?

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16- What is the Barossa Valley famous for?

17- What do Aussies call 'The Coat Hanger'?

18- Which State in Australia is the the TV program Neighbours set ?

19- Who is the funniest person(s) in Australia?

20- Who is the most beautiful Australian person (Male/Female)?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 25, 2011, 02:04:38 PM
Thank You. :)

1- How many stars are on the Australian Flag?
Answer: 6


2- What are the names of Stormy's two cats?
Answer: Sandy and Belinda
 

3- What is Tees favorite sport?
Answer: Golf


4- Toon's has a cousin living in Australia. In which city does he live?
Answer: I think she or he lives in Perth


5- What is the name of Cookie's dog?
Answer: Meg

6- In Australian slang, what is a Dunny?
Answer: Toilet



7- What AFL (Australian Football League) team does Stormy support?
Answer: Magpies


8- Who is the current Prime Minister of Australia?
Answer: Julia Gillard


9- Which Australian Formula 1 driver, drives for the RED BULL team?
Answer: Mark Webber


10- In what month last year did the Aussie Thread begin?
Answer: October

11- In what month of the year is The Melbourne Cup horse race?
Answer: November


12- What room in the house has Stormy been recently renovating?
Answer: Kitchen


13- In which Australian State was Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark born?
Answer: Tasmania


14- What year was Australia's Bicentennial?
Answer: 1988.

15- What is Australia's highest Mountain?
Answer: Mount Kosciuszko

16- What is the Barossa Valley famous for?
Answer: Australia's most famous wine region


17- What do Aussies call 'The Coat Hanger'?
Answer: Sydney Harbour Bridge


18- Which State in Australia is the the TV program Neighbours set ?
Answer: Victoria


19- Who is the funniest person(s) in Australia?
Answer: The Schofield Kid and Southern cat ;D ;D ;D ;D

20- Who is the most beautiful Australian person (Male/Female)?
Answer:  Female, Kylie Minogue.  Male Kyle Minogue.  >:D ( Sorry Cookie) ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 25, 2011, 02:05:54 PM
Toons is having a Marty McFly moment! :D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 25, 2011, 02:47:21 PM
4- Toon's has a cousin living in Australia. In which city does he live?
Answer: I think she or he lives in Perth

Hey, I edited that question after the mix up on Saturday!!

You're still using the original post :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 25, 2011, 02:54:58 PM
Hey, I edited that question after the mix up on Saturday!!

You're still using the original post :D

It was more funnier. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 25, 2011, 03:04:35 PM
It was more funnier. ;D

That's true. ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 25, 2011, 04:09:36 PM


20- Who is the most beautiful Australian person (Male/Female)?
Answer:  Female, Kylie Minogue.  Male Kyle Minogue.  >:D ( Sorry Cookie) ;)


No need to apologize Toons.   Have you ever seen me?  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Well done with the answers. O0
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 25, 2011, 04:14:39 PM
Have you ever seen me?

Where's that pic of you standing out in a freezing London street waiting for someone to pass by or were you waiting for a bus? :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 25, 2011, 04:18:17 PM
No need to apologize Toons.   Have you ever seen me?  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Cookie, You were number 2 just behind Kylie. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: TWOMULES on January 25, 2011, 04:19:25 PM
That cracked me up when I saw the t shirt. Nice work Toons. ;D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 25, 2011, 04:32:07 PM
Have been off the air most of the day because of a power cut.  >:(     So to those who are on the 26th January already a belated.....

HAPPY AUSTRALIA  DAY

(http://www.bluemts.com.au/images/tourist/photos/3_sisters-big.jpg)     

http://www.bluemts.com.au/images/tourist/photos/3_sisters-big.jpg                                                                                
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 25, 2011, 04:33:13 PM
Cookie, You were number 2 just behind Kylie. ;)

Flattery will get you nowhere.  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 25, 2011, 04:40:06 PM
Where's that pic of you standing out in a freezing London street waiting for someone to pass by or were you waiting for a bus? :D

Oh! yes I forgot about that.   :-[

How could I when that was the day I saw Clint.   I am having a senior, Zulu and totally confused moment here.  
It is brought on by this special day and I have just cracked a tinny beer to Australia and the people I left behind, the Aussie friends I have made since I left plus the honorary Aussies in this thread.  Cheers to you all.

Note the changeI don't think Beer was on this page. ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 25, 2011, 04:42:20 PM
Put the beer down and try and remember where that pic is.  :D

It's somewhere here on the board, I'm sure. I remember seeing it!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 25, 2011, 04:45:20 PM
Put the beer down and try and remember where that pic is.  :D

It's somewhere here on the board, I'm sure. I remember seeing it!

It's in the "Has anyone seen Clint" thread I think
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 25, 2011, 05:36:04 PM
With Cookie's permission, here a pic of her waiting for some actor, I can't remember who. It must have been someone really famous for her to stand out in a dreary London street freezing her you know what off just to catch a glimpse of him.

(http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/6716/lininvictuspremiere2sm.jpg)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 25, 2011, 05:50:00 PM
Geez Cookie, you've got that giddy school girl look on your face.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 25, 2011, 05:51:49 PM
Geez Cookie, you've got that giddy school girl look on your face.

Lucky the railing is there to hold her up when she'd no doubt go weak at the knees. :D
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 25, 2011, 06:01:37 PM
With Cookie's permission, here a pic of her waiting for some actor, I can't remember who. It must have been someone really famous for her to stand out in a dreary London street freezing her you know what off just to catch a glimpse of him.


I can't remember either must have been someone important.

Geez Cookie, you've got that giddy school girl look on your face.

Well it was so cold I was frozen in time.   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Lucky the railing is there to hold her up when she'd no doubt go weak at the knees. :D

Were you there by any chance?   ;)   Can't keep any secrets can I?
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 25, 2011, 06:17:32 PM
Now I have to say this.    I sailed on the re-enactment of the First Fleet from Mauritius to Australia for the bicentennial in 1988.  I sailed on the Anna Christina.  The second smallest ship in the fleet.  I did however step on board Endeavour once.  :)

I was looking for something else when I came across these.

(http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/6748/linreenactmentofthefirs.jpg) (http://img233.imageshack.us/i/linreenactmentofthefirs.jpg/)

Obviously taken in 1988.  Please remember I was 23 years younger on these.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 25, 2011, 06:27:27 PM
Captain Cookie on the High Seas. 8)

Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 25, 2011, 06:29:51 PM
I bet that would have fun to do Cookie.
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Lin Sunderland on January 25, 2011, 06:33:14 PM
I bet that would have fun to do Cookie.

It was,  in fact it was brilliant Stormy.  One day I mght find a few more pictures of the rest of the fleet sailing behind and in front of us. There were 9 ships in all.


Well we are 1 and a half hours into Australia Day over here and my tinny is empty.  I did tell 2M I was going to bed about 40 minutes ago. As it is 1.30 am I think I had better try and get some zzzzzzzzz

I will party later today.  ;)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 25, 2011, 06:34:23 PM
Sorry but it's time to depart the fun and games for a while and to fire up the BBQ. It's been a fun ride and I shall return. :)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 25, 2011, 08:01:00 PM
Only 2 hours left for the Aussie quiz!
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: Southern cat on January 25, 2011, 08:28:32 PM
Every Australia Day there is always someone who has to bring up the subject of changing the National Flag.

I'm a bit of a traditionalist and say no. I just think of all those people who went to battle and who died fighting for our country.

http://www.theage.com.au/polls/flag-flap/20110126-1a4oy.html#poll (http://www.theage.com.au/polls/flag-flap/20110126-1a4oy.html#poll)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: The Schofield Kid on January 25, 2011, 08:39:36 PM
I'm a bit of a traditionalist and say no.

Same here. :)

I just think of all those people who went to battle and who died fighting for our country.

Exactly. 8)
Title: Re: The Aussie Thread
Post by: KC on January 25, 2011, 09:20:11 PM
1- How many stars are on the Australian Flag?
Six.
(http://www.33ff.com/flags/XL_flags_embossed/Australia_flag.gif)

2- What are the names of Stormy's two cats?
Belinda and Sandy.
(http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff233/southcat001/P9220003.jpg)

3- What is Tees favorite sport?
Baseball Golf.  ;)

4- Toon's has a cousin living in Australia. In which city does she live?
Dawn lives in Perth!

5- What is the name of Cookie's dog?
Meg.
(http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7668/19febriverswale019hb7.jpg)
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6- In Australian slang, what is a Dunny?
A W.C. ... in Australia, they look like this:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/Dunny.jpg/220px-Dunny.jpg)

7- What AFL (Australian Football League) team does Stormy support?
The Collingwood Pies.
(http://i36.tinypic.com/30tgd4i.jpg)

8- Who is the current Prime Minister of Australia?
Julia Gillard ... a lady! :D
(http://www.pm.gov.au/sites/default/files/u13/julia_gillard_portrait.jpg)

9- Which Australian Formula 1 driver, drives for the RED BULL team?
Mark Webber.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8d/Mark_Webber_2010_Japan.jpg/220px-Mark_Webber_2010_Japan.jpg)

10- In what month last year did the Aussie Thread begin?
October.
How did we ever get on without it all those years?

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11- In what month of the year is The Melbourne Cup horse race?
November ... first Tuesday.

12- What room in the house has Stormy been recently renovating?
His kitchen!
(http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/416/p1020001fq.jpg)

13- In which Australian State was Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark born?
Tasmania.
(http://images.starlounge.com/2010/12/18/25_DK_Mary_riget.jpg)

14- What year was Australia's Bicentennial?
I'm sure you're thinking of 1988 ... the bicentennial of permanent European settlement.
(http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/6748/linreenactmentofthefirs.jpg)

However, I feel obliged to point out:

Quote
The bicentenary of Australia was celebrated in 1970 on the 200th anniversary of Captain James Cook landing and claiming the land, and again in 1988 to celebrate 200 years of permanent European settlement.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Bicentenary

15- What is Australia's highest Mountain?
On the Australian mainland, it's  Mt. Kosciuszko, 2,228 meters abo