Official Aussie & NZ Thread

[000cozzie000]

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Do we really have camels walking on our beaches? :shifty:

And reghead121 is about to experience her first Aussie summer. How do we stop her from.... dying? :cheeky:

[Reghead121]

OMG you really did just post that! LMAO! :D

Yes, I will need advice about this though. I am from the frozen beer tundra known as Wisconsin... the hottest it gets in Milwaukee in summer generally is in the low 90's F (like 32C or a tad warmer). Yes, I know...that's it. But to us it's really roasting at that temp! So I think come summer...I will fry... :bugeyed

[000cozzie000]

Well for starters.. does your house have aircon? Because if it doesn't.. :bugeyed

The summers are getting hotter and hotter, so this year's just gonna be ugghhh

I lived in Mt Isa for 3 months..and god, walking out of an aircon building there was like standing in front of a car exhaust.

[L.J]

:rofl:


Awesome thread! and yeah there's a famous camel ride touristy thing over in Western Australia up in Broome. :yes:

oh and reg you're reaaalllly gonna feel the summer heat :lol: hot days are good for getting some mates over for a barbie and crackin out a few stubbies and stickin your feet in the esky :lol: especially if you've had a few too many chardies. :drunk:

Speaking of iconic aussie stuff... I'm going on a 14 day trip up the spine of our little island in Sept. We're starting in Melb and busin our way up to Adelaide then to Coober Pedy to stay underground one night and check out the Opal mines, then we'll be heading up to Uluru to see the big rock and Kings Canyon and then crossing over to the Alice. Then we'll be going right up to Tennett creek and the devil's marbles and from there we'll go to Katherine and Kakadu before finishing in Darwin I just can't wait!!!


So which state/ city are our aussies mates here from?

[Reghead121]

Okay you all are totally freaking me out about summer.... :bugeyed

Well... the people I'm staying with don't turn the air on until it's like 100F (37C)... Which means I'm GONNA ROAST. I have very long and thick hair...I may have to cut it to make it a little cooler on me (i'm going to seriously cry though). Yep, I'm living with pissheads so there will be plenty of beer and barbies going on. They have a pool...thank god...but have been telling me horror stories about how it gets to hot to even swim. :mello:

I'm getting my digs in while I can...teasing them about how it's not that cold right now. I still go for walks outside in t-shirts when it's like 10-12C out...just because it freaks them out LOL. (and because winter where I come from can be easily -6F (-21C). Come summer I'm going to get so much crap... must tease them while I still can....

You all have like 50 spf sunscreen here yeah? Because I'm also midwestern pale with freckles....and I don't really tan. Ever.

It feels like that cozzie? *cries*

LJ, your trip sounds really fab. Take tons of pics!

I'm in the Campbelltown/Bradbury area here, in NSW.

[L.J]

oh yeah if it gets super hot the pool doesn't really do well with coolin you down... especially if it's not shaded either.
If you're lucky the people you're living with will know how to keep their house coolish.

I don't use the aircon until it's predicted to be a scorcher (sorta like the 37C scenario)... and my mum can't handle the heat so we do things like cover the house windows to trap cold air in and hot air out. Appliances like the tellie and other heat producing stuff aren't allowed to go on until the cool change hits.... so those days if I want to go online I gotta charge the laptop and take it outside into the shade and use the wireless :lol:

Definately Slip, Slop, Slap :yes: we're right under the hole in the ozone :lol: so we burn easily.


I walk around in t-shirts all winter too :lol: I don't feel the cold so it's a great laugh watching everyone else stare LOL!

[000cozzie000]

Damn.. I grew up in NZ and I used to be one of those "quit being a wuss, it's not cold!" people. Oh how things change. Now I have europeans come and tease me about feeling cold.

Reghead, yep it feels like that on the really hot days. Make sure you stock up on sunscreen, chapstick and zinc (skin coloured, for the love of god :P) because if you don't tan then you're going to get RED!

Ohhhh L.J I'm jealous. JEALOUS! I really wanna check out uluru and all these places you're going. Are you climbing up uluru?

And I'm in Geelong.. we have creepy statues on our beaches :unsure:

http://www.aiec.hu/userfiles/Image/Geelong%20Beach.jpg

[L.J]

:rofl: aawww the bollard people :lol: ... check out the tits on that one nearest the camera.. :ermm: :lol:

I wont be climbing Uluru no :no: the local aboriginal groups have requested that the area remain sacred and treated as such and they're not too keen on folks climbing the rock so I'm going to respect their wishes in regards to that.

We came to Geelong for our snorkelling day trip this year... took 75 students to the safety beach in the background of that photo you posted cozzie and snorkelled around under the walkway before leaping over to the otherside and snorkelling around back to shore. Kids had a blast. Also did a 3 day trip over to Sorrento and Pt Nepean with snorkelling and moutain bike riding ^_^ (oh yeah... I love my job :D ).

So snaps of Pt Nepean (one side of the small entrance into Port Phillip bay (with Melbourne being the main port of call in the bay).

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs030.snc1/2657_76338175658_737370658_2819511_1474866_n.jpg
Remains of an old cattle jetty which was used by the old Quarantine that existed at Point Nepean..... oh yeah our beaches are beautiful ^_^

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs030.snc1/2657_76338405658_737370658_2819522_3755288_n.jpg
An Echidna! :D love these little guys ^_^

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2627/25/72/737370658/n737370658_2885394_8234943.jpg
Went out into the bay to Chinamen's Hut and went swimming with the seals... a totally awesome experience :D

[Sharlene]

lol @ this thread
im from brizzy and yes summer is so hot but u gotta love it :)
ur gonna have an awesome time reg, and dont worry about cutting ur long thick hair coz it sounds beautiful and all u need to do is put it in a high pony tail

[Reghead121]

Thanks Sharlene. Yeah, I will probably attempt to put it into buns, braids or ponytails and see how it goes.
It's over 1/2 of the way down my back so it can be a pain but it is really nice and I don't want to chop it unless I'm really miserable.
I wonder if my blonde will be super beach blonde by December...

Hey speaking of December.... Christmas is going to be ODD for me! No snow? no sleds? no snowmen? Can you still run around in a santa hat? Or would that be weird?

PS: since this is the Aussie thread....anyone try the "new' vegemite yet? Anyone else even LIKE the regular? All my friends thought I'd hate it but I LOVE IT. The new one isn't bad either...but I prefer the original because it's saltier.

[8701girl]

Well first of all u need a AIR CON....wanna make that clear! :P
You will also need the beach...and of course US MJJC FANS!

[Reghead121]

Well first of all u need a AIR CON....wanna make that clear! :P
You will also need the beach...and of course US MJJC FANS!

LOL yeah definately getting on the air con bandwagon. My friends don't turn it on until it's like 37C... I'm going to have an problem with that! I told them to expect to see me dragging my own window air conditioner down the driveway and into the house! :bugeyed

Oh yeah beach for sure. I've been running around Bondi..Bronte..Tamarama...

Actually I'll tell you... I landed at Sydney International on May 1st, went through customs, got my bags, met my friends, got in the car - and went directly to Bondi, no stopping on the way! I just couldn't help myself... :D

It's beautiful, smells so oceany, all the sounds of the surf and I discovered they also have hot lifeguards :clapping:

You all should come up to Bondi in summer...how fun would that be, a bunch of MJJC members running around in the sand :D

[8701girl]

Umm bondi is in sydney yeh??

if it is i wont be able to go.

[Reghead121]

A lot of fans from Australia seem to be from the Melbourne area...maybe I should think of this in reverse? Come summer, maybe I should jump on a train...if one goes all the way there. Any good beaches in the Melbourne area? :D

[8701girl]

yeh there are some good beaches in melb...well i think there are lol

Well why dont u do a aussie road trip sort of thing?

Like go all over australia and meet all the mjjc fans , in each state :) ?

[Reghead121]

I wish I could, that would be so cool. Unfortunately I'm working odd jobs, saving extra money for school, so I can't spend it all. If I could only win the lottery!!

But I do know that my friends and I are doing a road trip this summer...albeit a small one. We are undecided. I want to see the 12 Apostles/southern coast... they want the Seaworld/Gold Coast. What do you all think?

[8701girl]

What bout one day u go to southern coast, then the next day go 2 gold coast/seaworld. At least everyone will be happy :)

[000cozzie000]

A lot of fans from Australia seem to be from the Melbourne area...maybe I should think of this in reverse? Come summer, maybe I should jump on a train...if one goes all the way there. Any good beaches in the Melbourne area? :D

I don't know about the Melbourne area, but here in Geelong we're 20 minutes away from the great ocean road.. one of the most beautiful drives in Australia! And yes you'll see the 12 apostles there.

There's a beach every 2 minutes, but it's cold.. bloody cold! Everytime we'd stop off at one of the beaches, 5 minutes later we'd all be running back to the car to get back to the heater :lol:

Same goes for the 12 apostles, we couldn't keep our eyes open long enough to see them properly because of the cold! And this was in summer :bugeyed

BUT.. if I had to choose between gold coast and great ocean road, I'd pick great ocean road. I'm not a big city person, and I love nature.

Oh and a tip.. do NOT go on a tour. Make sure you have a friend that can drive and rent a car. I went on one of the tours and OH MY GOD they don't shut up. Not for one second.

[000cozzie000]

I wont be climbing Uluru no :no: the local aboriginal groups have requested that the area remain sacred and treated as such and they're not too keen on folks climbing the rock so I'm going to respect their wishes in regards to that.



You know I've heard about that, but some Japanese people that I lived with went to Uluru and climbed it, they didn't seem phased by it.

So do most Aussies respect the Aborigines' wishes? Because I've lived with heaps of international students and they didn't seem to care.


PS: since this is the Aussie thread....anyone try the "new' vegemite yet? Anyone else even LIKE the regular? All my friends thought I'd hate it but I LOVE IT. The new one isn't bad either...but I prefer the original because it's saltier.

Now that's impressive. Most people who haven't grown up with it hate it! I haven't tried the new one but I LOVE the old one. You know I've seen videos of Americans who bought some vegemite and spread it on dry toast like it was nutella! Ewwww....

[Reghead121]

You know I've heard about that, but some Japanese people that I lived with went to Uluru and climbed it, they didn't seem phased by it.

So do most Aussies respect the Aborigines' wishes? Because I've lived with heaps of international students and they didn't seem to care.



Now that's impressive. Most people who haven't grown up with it hate it! I haven't tried the new one but I LOVE the old one. You know I've seen videos of Americans who bought some vegemite and spread it on dry toast like it was nutella! Ewwww....

Yeah I heard about that too...that you aren't supposed to climb on Uluru any more. If I went I think I'd respect their wishes. Sort of like not walking on the indian burial grounds in the US maybe.

Yesssssss, I scoped out videos on youtube before I came here, and I saw that and thought, oh it will be gross. But they definately were putting too much on! My friends taught me right, so I didn't cake it on. They are corrupting me.... There are days now where I just CRAVE veggie on toast. I'm going to have to mail a box of the stuff back to the US.

I never even had Nutella until I got here. I know we don't have Veg in the US, maybe we have Nutella and I just never noticed. That stuff is really good as well.

Any other secret aussie foods I need to know about? lol

[L.J]

A lot of fans from Australia seem to be from the Melbourne area...maybe I should think of this in reverse? Come summer, maybe I should jump on a train...if one goes all the way there. Any good beaches in the Melbourne area? :D

I'm sure there's a train from SYD to MEL but you could always grab a cheap flight down too. If you've got time and $$$ I'd reccommend driving it and checking out places along the way totally worth it.

As for good beaches down in VIC, yeap! If you go the East side of Melbourne you've got Sorrento and if you go the West side... head out to Geelong and check out Torquay or Anglesea.


But I do know that my friends and I are doing a road trip this summer...albeit a small one. We are undecided. I want to see the 12 Apostles/southern coast... they want the Seaworld/Gold Coast. What do you all think?

Summer road trip...
You'll need to work out whether you want to just go to the beach and some amusement parks.... or whether you want to see some great natural stuff.

I did the Great Ocean Road at the end of last summer... totally reccommend it.


We did a 4 day trip on the Great Ocean Road and we tented it. Stayed in a Apollo Bay and a place called Laver's Hill which is like 30 minutes out of Apollo Bay.
The beach at Apollo bay is awesome, we also went to the Otway Ranges and did the tree-top walk (Beautiful!!) We camped under koalas in the Otway's one night as well. Went and saw the apostles, also check out the glow worms one night in the Melb Gully forest (2 minutes from Laver's Hill).
The road is incredible and there's so much stuff to do and great places to eat along the way as well.


There's a beach every 2 minutes, but it's cold.. bloody cold! Everytime we'd stop off at one of the beaches, 5 minutes later we'd all be running back to the car to get back to the heater :lol:

Same goes for the 12 apostles, we couldn't keep our eyes open long enough to see them properly because of the cold! And this was in summer :bugeyed

BUT.. if I had to choose between gold coast and great ocean road, I'd pick great ocean road. I'm not a big city person, and I love nature.

Oh and a tip.. do NOT go on a tour. Make sure you have a friend that can drive and rent a car. I went on one of the tours and OH MY GOD they don't shut up. Not for one second.

OH you big WUSS..... it's not cold whatchu talkin bout willis? :lol: I spent the whole afternoon swimming in Apollo Bay.

Torquay (and more specifically Jan Juc) is probably the most visited beach for me.

But I agree Don't do a tour... waste of money... if you stop at most of the popular spots there's a bucketload of information. (for example at the start of the road there's all the information that explains how the Great Ocean Road was built by returning veterans from the great war.

[000cozzie000]

OH you big WUSS..... it's not cold whatchu talkin bout willis? :lol: I spent the whole afternoon swimming in Apollo Bay.

Torquay (and more specifically Jan Juc) is probably the most visited beach for me.


Don't even get me started lady! :lol: Don't blame me, I've been a QLD'er for the past 6 years... I'm used to car exhaust weather!

And actually while I was freezing on the great ocean road, there were people SURFING! Arghhhhh

At least they were good eye candy :innocent:

But I agree Don't do a tour... waste of money... if you stop at most of the popular spots there's a bucketload of information. (for example at the start of the road there's all the information that explains how the Great Ocean Road was built by returning veterans from the great war.

Waste of money and they quite literally don't shut up.

"there was a fella that lived here called Brad, he married Mary in 1926 and bought a cattle farm......"

:doh:

Any other secret aussie foods I need to know about? lol


Well we can't forget about Timtams of course. If you haven't had your first "timtam orgasm" yet, then get onto it! Bite the 2 ends off a timtam and use it as a straw to suck up hot coffee.. yum yum yummm.

And yes, I'm quite proud of how sexual my explanation ended up sounding :cheeky:

[Reghead121]

Summer road trip...
You'll need to work out whether you want to just go to the beach and some amusement parks.... or whether you want to see some great natural stuff.

I did the Great Ocean Road at the end of last summer... totally reccommend it.

We did a 4 day trip on the Great Ocean Road and we tented it. Stayed in a Apollo Bay and a place called Laver's Hill which is like 30 minutes out of Apollo Bay.
The beach at Apollo bay is awesome, we also went to the Otway Ranges and did the tree-top walk (Beautiful!!) We camped under koalas in the Otway's one night as well. Went and saw the apostles, also check out the glow worms one night in the Melb Gully forest (2 minutes from Laver's Hill).
The road is incredible and there's so much stuff to do and great places to eat along the way as well.


Yeah exactly, we just aren't all in agreement yet whether to do all natural sites or amusement type stuff as well.

Your 4 day trip sounds excellent! I am going to have to read this to them...as a way to puff up my side of the arguement! ;D

Last weekend we did a little day trip to Kiama and it was a really great little town right on the coast. We had fish and chips, saw a lighthouse, went to a fair.... Was really nice.
A pic I took from there: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1929354&l=2f5c6d9b54&id=625934420

[Reghead121]

Well we can't forget about Timtams of course. If you haven't had your first "timtam orgasm" yet, then get onto it! Bite the 2 ends off a timtam and use it as a straw to suck up hot coffee.. yum yum yummm.

And yes, I'm quite proud of how sexual my explanation ended up sounding :cheeky:

I haven't had one yet but I definately know about them. I was in the store a few weeks ago looking for Graham Crackers (which I now know you all don't have here...) and my friend was down the isle a little ways helping me look. She then shouts to me down the isle...you had a timtam yet?

And me...friggin' American that I am...shouted back... What's a timtam?? :mello:

Like FIVE random people in the isle all stopped and looked at me!!! I was like.... WHAT? lol :bugeyed

Then two of those random people went on to tell me how good they are, how to eat them, and to make sure I try them. So yeah.. I know about them lol.

Well done on turning the chocolate treat into a sexual reference haha :swoon:

[000cozzie000]

I haven't had one yet but I definately know about them. I was in the store a few weeks ago looking for Graham Crackers (which I now know you all don't have here...) and my friend was down the isle a little ways helping me look. She then shouts to me down the isle...you had a timtam yet?

And me...friggin' American that I am...shouted back... What's a timtam?? :mello:

Like FIVE random people in the isle all stopped and looked at me!!! I was like.... WHAT? lol :bugeyed

Then two of those random people went on to tell me how good they are, how to eat them, and to make sure I try them. So yeah.. I know about them lol.

Well done on turning the chocolate treat into a sexual reference haha :swoon:

LMAO.. well if I was in that isle I would have done the exact same thing :lol: that's like me going to the states and asking "what's a twinkie?".. I'm sure I'd get the same reaction :bugeyed

Well you've GOT to try them. I recommend the "double coat' tim tams. They're exactly the same as the original timtams but with a better coating of chocolate around the outside mmmm

And actually the double coat ones hold together better when you do the... orgasm.

I'll stop :cheeky:

[Reghead121]

LMAO.. well if I was in that isle I would have done the exact same thing :lol: that's like me going to the states and asking "what's a twinkie?".. I'm sure I'd get the same reaction :bugeyed

Well you've GOT to try them. I recommend the "double coat' tim tams. They're exactly the same as the original timtams but with a better coating of chocolate around the outside mmmm

And actually the double coat ones hold together better when you do the... orgasm.

I'll stop :cheeky:

Good point, you probably would get the same reaction lol.

Note to self: Get double coated Timtams at store tommorrow.... :clapping:

And nice to see you are sticking to the sexual references lol. I've now got the giggles and am about to sit down with my friends for dinner. They are going to wonder what my malfunction is this time.... :tease:

[L.J]

:rollin: oh you totally gotta go a TimTam (super popular in Dutyfree with people leaving Aus).

Other great Aussie foods you gotta have a go at are:

Lamingtons mmmmm
If there's a fergeson plarre in NSW... get yourself a meat pie ^_^
Get yourself a piece of Pavlova!! oh yum!!

At a barbie be sure to try marinated kangaroo if it's on offer
Get yourself some homemade ANZAC bikkies... or I like the Dick Smith ones if you're going store bought.

[8701girl]

First of all i wanna say bout the vegmite.....ewwwww :puke:
and bout the nutella...YUMMO! :) i havent had that in ages though


you haven't had your first "timtam orgasm" yet, then get onto it





UMMMM what the?? :blink: :lol: timtam orgasm...that a first i 've ever heard of that!

[000cozzie000]

Get yourself a piece of Pavlova!! oh yum!!


HOLD UP!

I'm kiwi and you know we'll go to war over who invented the pavlova.

I'll let you have Russell Crowe if you let us claim the pavlova! :lol:

[PrettyYoungThang]

yes, we really DO have camels on the beaches. Just not all beaches :P

[8701girl]

HOLD UP!


I'll let you have Russell Crowe if you let us claim the pavlova! :lol:


Okay fine.....we'll have russell crowe ...and u have your pavola back! :lol:

[000cozzie000]

First of all i wanna say bout the vegmite.....ewwwww :puke:
and bout the nutella...YUMMO! :) i havent had that in ages though







UMMMM what the?? :blink: :lol: timtam orgasm...that a first i 've ever heard of that!

Tim tam orgasm is basically this...

Take a timtam, bite off 2 corners opposite each other, dip one of the corners in coffee and put the other one in your mouth. Now suck up the hot coffee and it'll travel up the middle of the biscuit where the chocolate mousse is.

Drink it and then put the timtam in your mouth FAST coz it'll collapse. The double coat ones hold a bit better, but they'll still collapse pretty quickly.

Here's someone doing it (my coffee cup isn't that posh though)

http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/timtam%20005%20(Small).jpg


Truth be told, we never wanted Russell Crowe to begin with :lol:

[8701girl]

Tim tam orgasm is basically this...

Take a timtam, bite off 2 corners opposite each other, dip one of the corners in coffee and put the other one in your mouth. Now suck up the hot coffee and it'll travel up the middle of the biscuit where the chocolate mousse is.

Drink it and then put the timtam in your mouth FAST coz it'll collapse. The double coat ones hold a bit better, but they'll still collapse pretty quickly.

Here's someone doing it (my coffee cup isn't that posh though)

http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/timtam%20005%20(Small).jpg


Truth be told, we never wanted Russell Crowe to begin with :lol:


Wow that explantion of the "timtam orgasm" was well *cough* ummm intersting * cough*

Thats ok.....i dont we want him back either... :lol:

[L.J]

I don't want no older married man I want the Pav damnit!

let's pretend it's like an anzac :D

[vargak]

Come on ozzies admit it! You do turn the aircon on above 31C ish :) you do :) or go to a mall :) or to a pool or to a beach :)

Reghead, my tips

1. aircon or some kind of a fan :)
2. always carry water with you and drink water even when you dont feel you are thirsty..buy one of those fancy plastic reusable bottles (I will help you get one) and use that
3. wear sunscreen, less clothes (you will see a Tshirt and shorts are more than fine) and remember - when the sun is out always walk in the shadows..

and oh yes one lesson I learnt ...if you go to the beach dont be tempted to walk barefoot in the sand....on a hot day the sand can actually burn your feet...guess why most of us are running into the water..cos the sand is hot hot hot :)

oh wear hats! Lifesavers :)

[000cozzie000]

Wow that explantion of the "timtam orgasm" was well *cough* ummm intersting * cough*

Thats ok.....i dont we want him back either... :lol:

I can't explain it without it sounding like a bad 80's porno. I'm trying, I really am :lol:

[8701girl]

I can't explain it without it sounding like a bad 80's porno. I'm trying, I really am :lol:

:lol: 80s porn...that just sad

[MJ'sOzfan]

Great thread---welcome to Australia.
Definately hats/sunnies/and loads of sunscreen.
I'm a Queenslander---but have seen LOTS of Australia.
If you can---don't miss---The Great Barrier Reef.
Fraser Island--very unique.
Great Ocean Road.
I have been across Australia on the Indian Pacific train--very different scenery.
At present, up the QLD coast---we have whale watching---that's awesome.
The Gold Coast itself is "different" to the other beaches, beautiful.
And if you want to escape winter---GO NORTH !!
Australia is sooooooooo diversified--in scenery.

As for the Fun Parks----GOOD but so similar to Disneyland/ Universal Studios/etc.
Have fun---enjoy Australia.
Dawn

[8701girl]

I don't want no older married man I want the Pav damnit!

let's pretend it's like an anzac :D


:lol: anzac bicuits..yummy

[L.J]

I think next year I will escape winter and come up North Dawn :yes: I'll definately think about it for my winter break.

[8701girl]

Ive always wanted to go to qld...i hope one day i will go

[Reghead121]

I am totally taking notes from you all :D My wonderful aussie friends here have gotten me a tad pissed...so I'll reply properly to this thread tommorrow lol

[8701girl]

cool reghead :)

[000cozzie000]

I am totally taking notes from you all :D My wonderful aussie friends here have gotten me a tad pissed...so I'll reply properly to this thread tommorrow lol

So we won't see any drunken ramblings?

Damn...

[Steve001]

Okay fine.....we'll have russell crowe ...and u have your pavola back! :lol:

Lol...Russell Crowe is a Kiwi! We just somehow adopted him here in Australia.

[000cozzie000]

Lol...Russell Crowe is a Kiwi! We just somehow adopted him here in Australia.

Take him, that's all I'm going to say :lol:

[8701girl]

Lol...Russell Crowe is a Kiwi! We just somehow adopted him here in Australia.

FINE FINE FINE!!!! hes ours then!! :lol:

[Goodbye Michael]

i definately put the air con on ALL the time in summer, i'm a pussy when it comes to Aussie heat...i burn like bacon at breakfast time.

To all those in Queensland...i salute you....i had trouble coping with the QLD heat in June..(winter).....and in Feb i melted like mozzarella on a pizza.

hmmmmmm....why is there a reoccurring "food" theme here *scratches fat head*

The Great Ocean Road ........ glorious. Love it. My family has so much history there.

To the person who is from Geelong....i fell in love with the place...until if fell on my face crossing the street to get to a shopping centre that wasn't actually open yet and split my knee open to the bone.....so anyway, on my day spent in Geelong i found out you have really nice ... hospital staff...haha But seriously, it's a beautiful place.

And New Zealand.....i haven't been there yet but sooo many tourists favour NZ over Australia because of the natural beauty and adventure sports (bungee jumping, river rafting, canyon swinging, black water caving, giant rubber ball rolling??, jet boat riding ) all in close proximity of each other. Australia is just as beautiful if not more *sniff's proudly* but you have to travel so darn far to get anywhere. And why does New Zealand remind me a bit of Canada....i've only seen photo's but perhaps its the snow, the lakes, the scenery....hmmmmmmm i have to travel more.

[Reghead121]

Two pics from my last day trip, to Kiama Australia, just south of Wollongong...
http://regslittleeltonjohnsite.com/MB/2009/DSCF7290.jpg
http://regslittleeltonjohnsite.com/MB/2009/DSCF7299.jpg

And one pic of me eating the infamous double coated TimTam after a few glasses of wine, while browsing this forum. (i hate having my pic taken but did it anyways...) <_<
http://regslittleeltonjohnsite.com/MB/2009/DSCF7305.jpg

Great thread---welcome to Australia.
Definately hats/sunnies/and loads of sunscreen.
The Gold Coast itself is "different" to the other beaches, beautiful.
And if you want to escape winter---GO NORTH !!
Australia is sooooooooo diversified--in scenery.
Have fun---enjoy Australia.
Dawn

Yep, getting a LOT of the sunscreen, hats etc so I definately will be doing that. Yeah there is a good chance we may go north, I'm losing the arguement so far, but I know it's beautiful no matter which way we go. It definately is diverse. Thanks Dawn :)

So we won't see any drunken ramblings?
Damn...
No!!! LMAO! I am not embarrassing myself by typing while blitzed...no way :tease:


Get yourself some homemade ANZAC bikkies... or I like the Dick Smith ones if you're going store bought.
Now this one I haven't heard of before. I totally have to check it out! Can you describe them at all?


always carry water with you and drink water even when you dont feel you are thirsty..buy one of those fancy plastic reusable bottles (I will help you get one) and use that
3. wear sunscreen, less clothes (you will see a Tshirt and shorts are more than fine) and remember - when the sun is out always walk in the shadows..
if you go to the beach dont be tempted to walk barefoot in the sand....on a hot day the sand can actually burn your feet...guess why most of us are running into the water..cos the sand is hot hot hot :)
Yeah I know water will be important. I got one of those cute little blue water bottles with a built in filter :D
Oh yes, I've learned the hard way about walking barefoot in hot sand when I went to Clearwater Beach, and I also learned how fast you can burn by walking along with just your feet in the water.....
Hence... I have a pic of my SECOND DEGREE sunburn from Clearwater Beach here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/reghead121/2703896618/ :bugeyed

i definately put the air con on ALL the time in summer, i'm a pussy when it comes to Aussie heat...i burn like bacon at breakfast time.
hmmmmmm....why is there a reoccurring "food" theme here *scratches fat head*
The Great Ocean Road ........ glorious. Love it. My family has so much history there.


Yes, you and me both...I just absolutely FRY so this is going to be one hell of a summer for me...
Haha...because you all have foods we just don't ever see in America. And I must try them all...I'm so curious. I finally had Rissoles (sp?) for dinner tonight and they were wonderful. I'm sure there are other things here I don't know about yet. I want to try it all.
Yeah the Great Ocean Road really sounds wonderful!

Thanks for all the tips you all and definately keep them coming!!! I want to experience as much as I can, even if it's just locally. I'm still fascinated by this whole driving on the other side of the road thing, confuses the heck out of me.... :agree:

[Maeflower86v2]

Oh gosh I can't WAIT till summer hits us! winter = sick, cold and miserable, short days early sunset! boo to our winter! it's already getting warmer here in Brisbane.

Still I suppose it's alright for snuggling ;)

[Reghead121]

Yeah I'm about sick of winter myself. This is my second back to back, because I went through N. Hemisphere winter then came here..... Spring has to be coming soon? Right??

[8701girl]

Yep winter sucks

[000cozzie000]

Uh oh.. our resident alcoholic's back :lol:

YOU TRIED A TIM TAM!! And is that a cup of coffee I see??

[Reghead121]

Uh oh.. our resident alcoholic's back :lol:

YOU TRIED A TIM TAM!! And is that a cup of coffee I see??

Yep, I am! Hey gotta enjoy the beer and wine while I am here... it IS Australia after all! :rofl:

Yeah and we got the ones you said...the double coated. OMG they were SO good! I followed your instructions exactly and used it as a straw in my coffee.

I now understand the whole 'Timtam Orgasm'....:yes:

I need to ship a crate of them back to the states... :wub:

[000cozzie000]

Mwahahaha.. glad I brought you over to the dark side :evil: I've tried the original tim tams and let me tell you, once you have double coat you never go back!

Actually I think there are stores that sell tim tams in the states and I think there are online stores as well. But I'm pretty sure vegemite is banned in the states.. so you're going to have to smuggle it in there :lol:

[vargak]

:) GREAT BARRIER REEF RULES!
The most amazing place in the whole world!
you all MUST get up there!
I went there in April and in November last year - great weather 28-30C, no crowd...that is the time to visit...cant wait for this year!


and yes...My goal in life is to retire to Cairns :)

[Reghead121]

Mwahahaha.. glad I brought you over to the dark side :evil: I've tried the original tim tams and let me tell you, once you have double coat you never go back!

Actually I think there are stores that sell tim tams in the states and I think there are online stores as well. But I'm pretty sure vegemite is banned in the states.. so you're going to have to smuggle it in there :lol:

The dark side....heh....:punk:

Oh yeah...the double coated is the way to go.... I love chocolate :wub:

Really...I so need to get my friends in the US on that, see if they can find the Timtams.

Nope, Veg isn't banned in the US. There are a few select stores that import it in. It's weird... you can bring it in and so can companies, it just can't be MADE in the US...something about it's against the law to add folic acid to food or something. But they don't ban it if it's done outside the country and carried in.

Either way I'm still sending a box of the stuff to my dad's before I leave. I want a lifetime supply.... :)

And Vargak.....YES I so want to see the Reef.... dunno if I'll have the money for it but I'd love to. Depends on how fast I save this $$$ for paramedic school.

[L.J]

:) GREAT BARRIER REEF RULES!
The most amazing place in the whole world!
you all MUST get up there!
I went there in April and in November last year - great weather 28-30C, no crowd...that is the time to visit...cant wait for this year!


and yes...My goal in life is to retire to Cairns :)

I'd love to go snorkelling up in the reef!! It's a plan to do it one day for sure!

[8701girl]

Im so craving timtam now..:lol:

[000cozzie000]

The dark side....heh....:punk:

Oh yeah...the double coated is the way to go.... I love chocolate :wub:

Really...I so need to get my friends in the US on that, see if they can find the Timtams.

Nope, Veg isn't banned in the US. There are a few select stores that import it in. It's weird... you can bring it in and so can companies, it just can't be MADE in the US...something about it's against the law to add folic acid to food or something. But they don't ban it if it's done outside the country and carried in.

Either way I'm still sending a box of the stuff to my dad's before I leave. I want a lifetime supply.... :)

And Vargak.....YES I so want to see the Reef.... dunno if I'll have the money for it but I'd love to. Depends on how fast I save this $$$ for paramedic school.

Ohh I see.. I have to laugh at that. Of all the unhealthy foods that are allowed, they go after poor little vegemite :lol:

Actually I have a confession to make. I don't eat vegemite, I eat what kiwis grow up on............. marmite :ph34r:

..and it tastes better :ph34r:

[8701girl]

Marmite?

[000cozzie000]

They sell it at coles and woolies. It's kind of like the NZ version of vegemite.. kiwis don't really eat vegemite much in NZ.

They're pretty similar but marmite is stronger and it doesn't have an after taste like vegemite does. Actually international peeps tend to prefer marmite, I don't know why. I gave both to try to some Europeans, they spat out the vegemite and finished off the marmite... hmmmmm

http://wpcontent.answers.com/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/bd/NZ_Marmite_Vegemite.jpg/180px-NZ_Marmite_Vegemite.jpg

[8701girl]

Lol maybe i should try marmite

[giddyup87]

promite is alright as well.. i like all 3.

[8701girl]

Honsetly i dont like vegemite...NUTELLA AL THA WAY BABY!! :P

[Reghead121]

Oh nooooo, I dont' want to say much..because I've had a few bevvies...and i can't type like I normally do... but on behalf of my friends and myself.... vegemite all the way! I hope I tyed everything okay here LOL. I'll type a better response tommorrw.
- Your resident Aussie alchololic :tease:
-Reghead 121

[000cozzie000]

Oh nooooo, I dont' want to say much..because I've had a few bevvies...and i can't type like I normally do... but on behalf of my friends and myself.... vegemite all the way! I hope I tyed everything okay here LOL. I'll type a better response tommorrw.
- Your resident Aussie alchololic :tease:
-Reghead 121

Walk in a straight line and spell vegemite.

DO IT!!

[L.J]

:rofl:

[Reghead121]

Yep, this is why when I have had a few wines with dinner I don't type! Jeez! :agree:

Does marmite taste like vegemite only stronger? I wonder if it would be any good....

[vargak]

Honsetly i dont like vegemite...NUTELLA AL THA WAY BABY!! :P

YESSSS!!!!!:clapping::punk:

[8701girl]

YESSSS!!!!!:clapping::punk:
Yay!! another nutella nut like smee!! :)

[vargak]

Yay!! another nutella nut like smee!! :)

yep! and peanut butter!!! :agree::punk:
never understood Vegemite...why would I want to eat "yeast"?????

[8701girl]

Ewww peanut butter..yuckyyy :puke:

[MJJ Lover xOX]

I fail as an aussie....I HATE HATE HATE vegemite!!!
haha

[MJJ Lover xOX]

Lol, after reading this thread I've gone timtam mad and can't stop eating them haha. Luckily we have packets of them in the cupboard - for emergancies like these lol!

[L.J]

:rofl:

[000cozzie000]

This is from May, but have you guys seen this video yet?

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/814694/man-shot-twice-in-leg-in-inner-sydney

LOL

She's that "wog" chick.. god bogans are so funny :lol:

[000cozzie000]

Some of the photoshops people made..these are brilliant! :lol: :lol: :lol:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v144/000cozzie000/Random/1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v144/000cozzie000/Random/2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v144/000cozzie000/Random/3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v144/000cozzie000/Random/4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v144/000cozzie000/Random/5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v144/000cozzie000/Random/6.jpg

[L.J]

ahahah the tchik tchik boom girl :lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MZffvS0yDo


stupid shelia wasn't even there when it happened LOL

[000cozzie000]

I can't believe I didn't know about her till now! :lol:

I'll take her over Corey Worthington anyday..

[Reghead121]

Lol, after reading this thread I've gone timtam mad and can't stop eating them haha. Luckily we have packets of them in the cupboard - for emergancies like these lol!

Now that is a GREAT idea. I need to stock up! :D

[L.J]

These make me laugh :lol:

http://www.joe-ks.com/archives_mar2001/AussieGent.jpg http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm307/Big_Tazze/TheAussieSheila.png

[Reghead121]

^Hey I saw both of those as postcards while at Circle Quay yesturday! I need to send a few to my family :)

[StarSecret]

People like that Bogan Claire talk make me ashamed to be Australian. Not only is she racist, she's a liar. To make it worse, she doesn't care. It disgusted me how the media (meaning the scum of TV "A Current Affair") pardoned her for being "young".
I love this country, but my gosh...

[Reghead121]

I got a box today from my cousin in the states. Kind of like a care package with a bunch of stuff in it I can't get here.

Along with all my junk food favs like Cheezits, Cowtails, Runts, etc...
She also sent me at least 12 magazines all with MJ on the cover. Ones from TIME, Newsweek, People, etc. Was very cool!

Pic:

http://regslittleeltonjohnsite.com/mjjc/DSCF7415.jpg

:clapping: :clapping:

I'm so friggin' happy right now...it's like Christmas in July! :D

[L.J]

^ cool!!! I Love reese's pieces :wild:

The Wonka lollies we've got here :yes:

[8701girl]

These make me laugh :lol:

http://www.joe-ks.com/archives_mar2001/AussieGent.jpg http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm307/Big_Tazze/TheAussieSheila.png


:lol: :lol: :lol:
Yep typical slangs right there!

[Reghead121]

^ cool!!! I Love reese's pieces :wild:

The Wonka lollies we've got here :yes:


Yeah I love anything Reese's :clapping:

Yep my friend was saying the Gobstoppers they have here. I've been working on trying things here that we don't have in the US as well (besides the Timtams). I tried a Cherry Ripe bar over the weekend... THAT was very good!

[8701girl]

lol the gobstoppers, used to have them when i was lil....*sighs the memories :)

[vargak]

tim tams are addictive..
I blame them for the extra 10kgs I have to carry on my flight next week......

[Reghead121]

lol the gobstoppers, used to have them when i was lil....*sighs the memories :)

tim tams are addictive..
I blame them for the extra 10kgs I have to carry on my flight next week......

Passes both of you some gobstoppers, runts and reeses pb cups :D

Vargak... you need to take some Timtams WITH you on that very long flight! Did you get a book to read on the way? If not we need to go book hunting before you go!

[vargak]

Passes both of you some gobstoppers, runts and reeses pb cups :D

Vargak... you need to take some Timtams WITH you on that very long flight! Did you get a book to read on the way? If not we need to go book hunting before you go!


dont talk about Tim Tams...I just picked up not one...but..oh Lord help me resist temptation..2 packs of them ..OK 1.5 half :)
and talking about food I must say...the best strawberries of the world are in Oz! Take it from me I have had them across Europe and Asia...Oz Strawberries - QLD ones to be precise rulez :)

No, I am not taking books...I will be buying them along the way..I need space...I need to buy books in Germany...and in London.....so I am not allowed to take books.. :( As a matter of fact I am not allowed to buy any more books (but what the heck.) there is hardly any space left at home to store them....me and my book addiction is famous....I might need to seek professional help...
as a matter of fact I am already eyeing on 2 English copies of The Dancing the Dream and 2 German copies...that is already an extra 5kgs...those books are heavy....

Instead I will bore myself on these flights with catching up on movies, sleep, listen to music and try to "develop my artistic abilities" (those non-abilities - eg doodle :)

[Reghead121]

Ah yes, those non abilities of yours, I think the abilities are there you just haven't tapped into them yet.... take the drawing pads with you and the pensils...no time like the present to start an addiction to drawing and doodling, or maybe a bit of writing? :)

Who are you flying? Hopefully the movie selection will be good. It was very good on Air NZ when I flew from LAX to Auckland. I ended up watching three of them.

PS: How many copies of Dancing The Dream? Jeez! I want one! LOL You are the one who got me hooked on his writings!! :D

[8701girl]

Passes both of you some gobstoppers, runts and reeses pb cups :D!


thanx * accepets and eats the gobstoppers* yummy :)

[vargak]

Gosh I am flying across the globe!

OK..I am starting with Cathay Pacific to HongKong then over to Lufhansa to Munich..then BA to London..
then a bit of trains in the UK
then JET2 from Manchester
then a side-trip with Lufthansa to Hannover - to visit a pal
then returning with MALEV to Frankfurt then Lufthansa again to somewhere in Asia..and then Singapore Airlines back here..

8 flights....in 3 weeks....talk about being jet lagged when I get back...

[000cozzie000]

New season Australian idol starts TOMORROW! Who's going to watch it?

I haven't followed a season since Vile Sandilands became a judge, but I might give this one a go. Lets hope that he gets fired over this rape scandal :smilerolleyes:

[8701girl]

ME ME ME!!! im gonna watch it

[L.J]

not a reality TV show fan :)

Melbourne Fans! go to the Queen Vic market when you get a chance, there's some totally kickass MJ t-shirts for sale in the market. One stall are carriers of all retro style gear and they've come up with some very funky looking MJ shirts.
Sizes are up to L (I'm an XL so I missed out).

I saw 3 other stalls carrying some RIP shirts as well (not so much my thing)

[StarSecret]

New season Australian idol starts TOMORROW! Who's going to watch it?

I haven't followed a season since Vile Sandilands became a judge, but I might give this one a go. Lets hope that he gets fired over this rape scandal :smilerolleyes:

Totally agree with the stupidity of the judging... havent watched one through in aaages.
I'm sick of judges letting poor singers through, never making any comments about musicality or vocal ability, and the way the show praises the mediocre for being accessable or havign a "touching" story... and not to mention the Vile Sandilands...

That said Kyle shouldnt be fired over the rape thing. Clearly the mother is the one who shouldnt even be able to own a dog, let alone be responsible for the emotional well being of her severely violated daughter for needs a lot of love :(

[000cozzie000]

Damn, my bad... I thought Aus idol started [B]tonight,[B] but it's actually next sunday.

[000cozzie000]

YESS!!! KYLE'S BEEN DUMPED FROM AUSTRALIAN IDOL!

Starsecret, I absolutely think the mother's to blame for what happened, but Kyle and Jackie O weren't exactly innocent in all of this. They saw what the questions were going to be, they approved it and Kyle kept questioning her even after she admitted she was raped. Lets be honest, Vile doesn't have the best track record, he's one of the nastiest people in aus show business. This was just the last straw IMO..

[vargak]

Listen to Kate Miller Heidke' s Career advice song....she is great :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99XDWMwpL_A

[Steve001]

Can't believe how massively the Australian media is blowing out of proportion what happened with Kyle and Jackie O!!

If it's anyone's fault, it's the producer's of their show, they're supposed to do their research on guests before they come on the show...

I'm not a Kyle Sandilands supporter (are there any!? lol) but the guy has done no wrong...

[StarSecret]

Can't believe how massively the Australian media is blowing out of proportion what happened with Kyle and Jackie O!!

If it's anyone's fault, it's the producer's of their show, they're supposed to do their research on guests before they come on the show...

I'm not a Kyle Sandilands supporter (are there any!? lol) but the guy has done no wrong...

Mmm... I still think the mother is the worst. She knew before everyone else her daughter had been raped. She should have called a therapist. NOT a radio station.

[blacksheepdownunder]

Mother is the bottom of the barrel scum.. she knew and still went ahead with it
Kyle and Jackie O r responsible for there segments so they are to blame for that and Kyle with his "is that the only time" comment is just beyond ridicules. BUT i still say it sounds fishy

[8701girl]

IM SO HAPPY THAT KYLE HAS BEEN DUMPED FROM IDOL!! :wild:

I know its sounds a bit mean, but i've been praying that they will dump him somehow. I really dont think he truly belonged there.

[Reghead121]

Did the show start yet? I'll have to take a peek at an episode just to watch this guy. That whole radio thing has made such huge news. The only person I have any sympathy for is the girl. What a way to admit something like that happened to you... on the air with so many listening :(

[Bob George]

IM SO HAPPY THAT KYLE HAS BEEN DUMPED FROM IDOL!! :wild:

I know its sounds a bit mean, but i've been praying that they will dump him somehow. I really dont think he truly belonged there.
I think it's bullcrap that Kyle was fired from Idol. He was funny as hell on that show. He didn't really do anything wrong. How was he supposed to know that girl got raped? And he didn't even ask the question, the girl's mother did. We are getting very tight-arsed in this country. First Matty Johns is fired from the Footy Show and Channel Nine for having group sex, now Kyle and Jackie-O have been fired for an incident that happened on their radio show that they had no control over. With the huge uproar over this incident you'd think the girl was actually raped on the show by Kyle. It's ridiculous.

[000cozzie000]

I don't think Kyle and Jackie O have been fired. From what I heard, Austereo is forcing them to put a 7 second delay on their show... Kyle's against it and is refusing to do the show. He's just having a tanti :smilerolleyes:

Everyone on the show had a chance to review the questions before they went on air. Even if the girl wasn't raped, it's unacceptable to force her to answer questions about her sex life and drug use in front of the country. And Kyle did question her also, he asked her "have you have any other sexual experiences?" after she admitted she was raped.

..........In the wake of sowballing criticism it has failed to curtail the worst of Sandilands boofhead routine on air, Austereo bosses are believed to have insisted on enforcing a seven-second delay on his return to the breakfast program this week.

But the star, "angry and frustrated" by the backlash, resisted the move, telling management he would be "unable to perform his duties on-air".

Reacting to the refusal, Austereo announced it was putting both presenters and the show's production staff "into recess until we have completed an across-the-networks review of the principals and protocols of our interaction with our audience."

The station's spin went up a notch yesterday with fill-in host Chris Page, regarded in the industry as a wannabe Kyle, paying a saccharine homage to Sandilands.

The Vaseline-lensed approach glossed over claims that last week's stunt amounted to child abuse, instead revisiting audio of Sandilands giving out prizes to charity, then reading his wedding vows to his pop singer wife Tamara Jaber.

The couple are understood to have flown back into Sydney from Queenstown, New Zealand, on Sunday afternoon and are now bunkered down in their Hunters Hill rented home.

Jackie O is rumoured to be hiding out in her Wattamolla retreat, near Kangaroo Valley...

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/new...-1225757589660


This is the guy who left Big Brother a few hours after he entered, because they wouldn't let him have more coffee. He's a whiney little kid and good riddance to him!

[000cozzie000]

Watch this and tell me that what they do is entertaining..

http://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/video/default.htm?program=mediawatch&pres=20090803_2120

[8701girl]

I think it's bullcrap that Kyle was fired from Idol. He was funny as hell on that show. He didn't really do anything wrong. How was he supposed to know that girl got raped? And he didn't even ask the question, the girl's mother did. We are getting very tight-arsed in this country. First Matty Johns is fired from the Footy Show and Channel Nine for having group sex, now Kyle and Jackie-O have been fired for an incident that happened on their radio show that they had no control over. With the huge uproar over this incident you'd think the girl was actually raped on the show by Kyle. It's ridiculous.


Kyle was/ and never wil be funny. He is an ignorant fool, who needs someone to slap him!

[L.J]

I didn't agree with the Matty Johns firing... what he does in his own privacy is his own business.

Kyle though shouldn't have continued with the interview after she admitted to being raped... that's just poor business/unprofessional on his behalf.

[vargak]

oopps I have managed to live for 19moths in Sydney without listening to the Kyle and Jackie O show for 1 minute....
but as far as I can see the ozzie media loves to chew on a topic endlessly...utegate...and that footballer with the sXX scandal before....goes on and on...and on.
come on folks! the sun is shining! go outside and enjoy spring! :)

[StarSecret]

oh no they DIDNT just water down the most important song of MJ's career on Dancing with the Stars.... oh and did they drop the K word????

[000cozzie000]

oh no they DIDNT just water down the most important song of MJ's career on Dancing with the Stars.... oh and did they drop the K word????

Oh no you DIDN'T just admit to watching dancing with the stars LOL

But I didn't see it, what happened? :scratch:

[StarSecret]

Hahaha touche`!
My mum watches it, I ran in the room cos I heard They Dont Care About Us

The sang it for the backing to a samba routine and I swear that they said k*ke! But they cut and paste the rest of the lyrics to fit into the short space...
I dunno... hearing a song with such a strong message being used so frivilously kinda annoyed me

[Reghead121]

Was it just me or did it seem like we were all in the middle of a hurricane last night??? Jeez! I didn't get a lot of sleep after like 3am because of all the racket going on outside. Does that happen often? I may need earplugs....

[8701girl]

yeh the wind and everything has been crazy!

[Gonetoosoon]

Haha I love how you both comment on the wind when you live in Melbourne and Sydney :P
Or was it just really windy last night everywhere hehe.

I'm a new Aussie to this thread! I live in Sydney :) :) Lovely to be here!

[000cozzie000]

Eeek, I'm trying to go walking 5 days a week but seeing all the trees outside going psycho.. what a way to demotivate a person :lol:

And welcome to the club gonetoosoon!

[Reghead121]

Come on Cozzie suck it up and get outside LOL! We did our 55 minute walk this morning in it and all. It was very interesting. There was a sign that was swaying so wildly I was a little worried about getting hit by it, but other than that it wasn't so bad walking.

Gone too soon..it was really really windy last night at least in my area. They had crews out this morning cleaning it all up. And it said on the news we are gonna get more wind tonight....oh yay! Welcome to the thread :D

[000cozzie000]

I was thinking about it, until it HAILED! Yes, hail :bugeyed

The gods obviously don't approve of my new exercise plan :evil:

[8701girl]

Haha I love how you both comment on the wind when you live in Melbourne and Sydney :P
Or was it just really windy last night everywhere hehe.

I'm a new Aussie to this thread! I live in Sydney :) :) Lovely to be here!


Its been crazy wind for the last past few days here in melb...its insane!

[Gonetoosoon]

Thanks Cozzie :)
Haha yeah it's scary the wind at the moment! The other day our entire street was littered with branches!

[Reghead121]

Any of you like thunderstorms? Because I love them....when does THAT season start here? During spring I hope :) One of my friends I'm staying with is terrified of storms so there will be both ends of the reaction scale going on at the same time in this house...her freaking out and me hanging off the balcony taking pictures LOL!
You need a construction hat Cozzie! We went out this morning for our walk and it was breezy. I'm really glad I braided my hair since it's 3/4th of the way down my back...I would have looked like cousin IT otherwise.

[Naytobes]

Hahaha touche`!
My mum watches it, I ran in the room cos I heard They Dont Care About Us

The sang it for the backing to a samba routine and I swear that they said k*ke! But they cut and paste the rest of the lyrics to fit into the short space...
I dunno... hearing a song with such a strong message being used so frivilously kinda annoyed me


Oh that was awful!!! they also destroyed 'the way you make me feel' the other week. Urrrrggggh.

[Gonetoosoon]

Any of you like thunderstorms? Because I love them....when does THAT season start here? During spring I hope :) One of my friends I'm staying with is terrified of storms so there will be both ends of the reaction scale going on at the same time in this house...her freaking out and me hanging off the balcony taking pictures LOL!
You need a construction hat Cozzie! We went out this morning for our walk and it was breezy. I'm really glad I braided my hair since it's 3/4th of the way down my back...I would have looked like cousin IT otherwise.

I LOVE thunderstorms. Especially when you're inside and listening to it late at night all snuggled up.

[Bob George]

This sucks!

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25986906-661,00.html

The federal government wants to impose new taxes that would see alcohol and cigarette prices go up and they want to give vouchers to people in poor communities so they can buy healthy foods. What a scam!

The only legitimate reason for the government to raise or introduce new taxes is to increase revenue. Anything else is a corruption. Taxes that are aimed at discouraging people from buying certain products is a total corruption of the market and our freedom to make our own purchasing decisions. Our purchasing decisions should be based on market prices and our own feelings, whether positive or negative, towards the product. They should not be based on artificial pricing created by taxes or subsidies. That's a total corruption.

Buying cigarettes or alcohol should be my choice and my choice should not be influenced by the government. Do they think young people wont go to extraordinary lengths to get these taboo products that are so frowned upon by the authorities in their lives? They'll pay anything to get their hands on the stuff. Ask a drug dealer. They can charge whatever they want and high school and uni students will buy it because they want to be rebels and partake in something that every authority figure in their life tells them to stay away from.

No more taxes on alcohol and cigarettes!!

[8701girl]

Any of you like thunderstorms? Because I love them....when does THAT season start here? During spring I hope :) One of my friends I'm staying with is terrified of storms so there will be both ends of the reaction scale going on at the same time in this house...her freaking out and me hanging off the balcony taking pictures LOL!
You need a construction hat Cozzie! We went out this morning for our walk and it was breezy. I'm really glad I braided my hair since it's 3/4th of the way down my back...I would have looked like cousin IT otherwise.


I hate thunderstorms...they scare me lol

[libsta81]

I fail as an aussie....I HATE HATE HATE vegemite!!!
haha


:lol: don't worry u are not the only one! I hate vegemite too.

[libsta81]

what the hell is up with the weather in Brisbane?! Its supposed to be winter!!..(and it was nice and cool last week). Than this week total heatwave! its been like 30*C plus for the past few days..

[Reghead121]

Everyone keeps telling me this is a really mild winter. I agree but only because temps of around -10 to -20C are the winter temps I'm used to. To me this entire winter has been a friggin' heatwave ;)

[000cozzie000]

This sucks!

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25986906-661,00.html

The federal government wants to impose new taxes that would see alcohol and cigarette prices go up and they want to give vouchers to people in poor communities so they can buy healthy foods. What a scam!

The only legitimate reason for the government to raise or introduce new taxes is to increase revenue. Anything else is a corruption. Taxes that are aimed at discouraging people from buying certain products is a total corruption of the market and our freedom to make our own purchasing decisions. Our purchasing decisions should be based on market prices and our own feelings, whether positive or negative, towards the product. They should not be based on artificial pricing created by taxes or subsidies. That's a total corruption.

Buying cigarettes or alcohol should be my choice and my choice should not be influenced by the government. Do they think young people wont go to extraordinary lengths to get these taboo products that are so frowned upon by the authorities in their lives? They'll pay anything to get their hands on the stuff. Ask a drug dealer. They can charge whatever they want and high school and uni students will buy it because they want to be rebels and partake in something that every authority figure in their life tells them to stay away from.

No more taxes on alcohol and cigarettes!!

Now instead of kids buying alcopops, they'll put their money together and buy straight vodka (or other stronger alcohols).. and get more drunk! Yay!

[000cozzie000]

Everyone keeps telling me this is a really mild winter. I agree but only because temps of around -10 to -20C are the winter temps I'm used to. To me this entire winter has been a friggin' heatwave ;)

Yes, totally agree. :)


(..typing this as I'm under blankets, wearing a warm jacket and have the heater on :mello:)

[Reghead121]

Yes, totally agree. :)


(..typing this as I'm under blankets, wearing a warm jacket and have the heater on :mello:)

Oh Jeez!!!! Come on!! I'm already in my summer silk pj's with one thin blanket on the bed and no heater! :D You need one of those double lined sleeping bags I have in storage in Wisconsin....THAT would keep ya warm!

[Reghead121]

I don't even care that I am double posting...
And yes I've had a couple wines in celebration of MJ's life and funeral before posting this (it's okay -- I'm double checking for spelling errors before hitting 'submit reply' lol)...

~and just to clarify....I did not watch even a second of the funeral because the 3rd anniversary of my own stepmum's motorcycle death is in two days and it's just too hard to watch yet another funeral, so I'm really upset right now....~

But I just wanna say -

That I think MJ is the most influential, positive, completely inspirational musician I've ever seen. Seriously.

I wish he'd been treated better in life...and in death, than he was. I know deep down he just craved the normalcy that the rest of us take for granted. And I'm sorry it was so hard for him.

I wanted to just say -
Thank you Michael. Not only for giving up pretty much your entire life to make us happy.... but for showing it's okay to be the art geek...or music geek or whatever geek.... that smarts isn't so.... uncool. You made me realize that it was okay.

And there is a tiny little piece of my heart reserved just for you... right next to my stepmum...
Thanks for teaching me that it is okay..
To just be me.
:)
-Misty


... and now that I'm re-reading that to make sure I am typing straight after the wine... what I wrote... is making me cry. Aw, hell this is just so very unfair :(

[Gonetoosoon]

http://www.mjjcommunity.com/forum/showthread.php?t=75285

Guys! Look at this thread please :) Meet up would be wonderful

[8701girl]

~and just to clarify....I did not watch even a second of the funeral because the 3rd anniversary of my own stepmum's motorcycle death is in two days and it's just too hard to watch yet another funeral, so I'm really upset right now....~
:(


Awww im so sorry hun :hug:

[Reghead121]

Awww im so sorry hun :hug:

Thanks. Doing much better! Ok definately not drinking and posting anymore! :mello:

Moving on....

So how about that weather? :smilerolleyes:

Not joking...really - I don't know about north or south of me... but just southwest of Sydney it's FABULOUS out today!! Currently 32C/90F out! WOOHOO! :clapping:

So when does it start getting REALLY hot? I'm ready for summer!

[kes1984]

I think Melbourne's beaches are crap! I love Torquay, Lorne, Appollo bay etc - Any of the beaches along the southern coast, but Port Phillip Bay (Melbourne beaches) IMO are crap!

[Reghead121]

Okay Aussies I have another question! I woke up this morning to the 'big red sky' and was like....what in the world?!...holy cow!!!! :blink:
*ran and grabbed the camera*
So, does Australia get a lot of these dust storms? Is it usually just a regional thing? Do they last long??? Where the heck did it come from??
All I know...is my throat HATES it :mello:

A pic I took from our balcony:

http://regslittleeltonjohnsite.com/MB/DSCF8660.jpg

[Bob George]

The dust storm has reached Brisbane now. I don't think it's as bad as Sydney. But if I look outside my window there's a definite orange haze in the sky. I can't even see the city skyline. And you can really smell the dust in the air. It's horrible. But also kind of cool.

[Reghead121]

It's finally clearing out nicely here. Little bit left but nothing like early this morning. I have a great case of hayfever going now because of it though... Hope it clears out for you soon as well :)

[Luci]

wow that weather is insane! wasnt this year the hottest winter on record or something?

& sorry I know I am dabbling in several parts here but the alcohol issue...i just hope it never reaches Goon haha...coolabah anyone?
& way earlier Thunderstorms? I love them! My sisters always tell me the story about when I was little & there was a massive storm & I ran into the room singing Beat It! haha

[Reghead121]

Yeah I think they were saying it was the warmest winter...figures I choose this year to be in Australia! Yeah my friends are telling me the storms are earlier than normal...I LOVE storms so I can live with that! :D Ha that's cute :)
I have no idea what you mean about the coolabah? I'm suspecting it's an Aussie thing? Explain! Please? lol :)

[MJIsMyGoldenBoy4evea]

Hello my fellow Aussies Just saw this thread :)

[kes1984]

that dust storm was insane! Apparently regional areas get them often. I have never seen anything like it in the City.

In Melbourne we get Mallee rain which is really dirty rain that leaves your car looking like crap!

[Reghead121]

Yeah it was pretty unreal! I've seen -20C weather and 20 inches of snow in one day... but never anything quite like today! I figured it was usually a inner regional thing. Everyone I know here was freaking out today.
Yuck that sounds pretty gross too. I'll have to look that up and read about it :)

My friends were telling me about a snack they use to have as a kid....called chocolate crackles... anyone else heard of them?

[Luci]

Yeah that strom was all over the news tonight!

Chocolate crackles as in an actual bar?...or the homemade ones which are in essence just chocolate covered rice bubbles? haha which doesnt make sense seeing as thats just coco pops...

[MJIsMyGoldenBoy4evea]

I have heard of Chocolate Crackles love em.

[MJIsMyGoldenBoy4evea]

Chocolate Crackles are so yummy, they're Rice Bubbles covered in Chocolate....

[kes1984]

chocolate crackles are a fave at kids parties! Incredibly fattening but delish!

You've also gotta try Chcolate Ripple Cake!! Another Aussie fave!!

[Luci]

I LOVE choc ripple cake! we used to have that on hiking camps!

Though I think honey joys dominate chocolate crackles any day :P

[kes1984]

hmmm what other awesome Aussie foods are there...
Tim tams! Love them!
Vegemite! Especially the new one!!

Any one else addicted to the new vegemite?

[MJIsMyGoldenBoy4evea]

HOney Joys are Even better...Love eatting the top and the sucking the stuff at the bottom :)

[Luci]

Im acknoledge that I let Australia down when I say...I dont know vegemite :O haha i prefer promite

Mint Slices by arrnotts! YUM!
Milo...? Chico Babies...i have no idea if they are aussie but my sister cant get them in canada. Bertie Beatles. haha sorry they are really obscure

[MJIsMyGoldenBoy4evea]

OMG Mint Slices Tim Tams gfahhh my favourites.

[Reghead121]

*taking notes and gaining about a kilo just reading in this thread*

Keep them coming! I see I still have a LOT to try while here in Australia :D

[Luci]

haha do you actually want more?
have you had anything weird so far?

[Reghead121]

Yeah I'll take all the suggestions I can get. I really want to try everything, at least once to see if I like it.

Well, I've learned you all eat a LOT of lamb compared to the US. I've found I love it so I have no problems with it! I promised my friends I'm going to cook a real all-american thanksgiving dinner in November...but I'm worried at the lack of TURKEYS! Hopefully I'll fine one. Then I get to try hunting down ingredients for stuffing, the cranberry sauce, ingredients for the pumpkin pie (thank might not be easy...) and so on.
I've tried vegemite (both old and new) and I just absolutely LOVE it. Tried double coated TimTams as well...and OMG - I'm shipping some home! I tried a cookie that I cannot remember the name of now...but the soldiers used to eat them? They reminded me of oatmeal cookies but a little sweeter.
Had Cherry Ripes... those are really good.
I noticed you all can make a sandwhich out of ANYTHING...and you hold your utensils differently than we do in the US.
My friends drink more tea.... oh and the coffee here is all instant (like just add water instant). So it took me a while but I found a real drip coffee pot, then had my folks mail me some Folgers drip coffee so they could try it here :D
And I noticed you all don't tip when you eat out? Is that the norm here? And at fast food type places you don't throw the stuff away, you leave it on the table? We clean it up and put it in the bin in the US. First time we ate at a fish & chips shop my friends were like...what are you busting tables now? haha ;)

[StarSecret]

I LOVE choc ripple cake! we used to have that on hiking camps!

Though I think honey joys dominate chocolate crackles any day :P

I agree! Honey Joys all the way!

Whats with us Aussies covering cereal with sugar and/or chocolate and calling it a snack? haha

[Luci]

hahaha that is great! yeah NOONE tips here & sweet oatmeal cookies...ANZACs maybe?

I have no idea if you have these commonly overseas but lamingtons, Jaffas & I am sure this is all over the world...but fairy bread anyone! Childhood food is the best!

[Reghead121]

I agree! Honey Joys all the way!

Whats with us Aussies covering cereal with sugar and/or chocolate and calling it a snack? haha

Yeah I'm starting to become quite fond of that actually LOL :D

[MJIsMyGoldenBoy4evea]

Why put Sugar on cearal...there is enough sugar in them

[Luci]

not all of them...sultana bran :S haha

[8701girl]

Chocolate Crackles are so yummy, they're Rice Bubbles covered in Chocolate....


Did someone say chocolate??..:wild:...* looks round for some chocolate* lol

[kes1984]

Yeah I'll take all the suggestions I can get. I really want to try everything, at least once to see if I like it.

Well, I've learned you all eat a LOT of lamb compared to the US. I've found I love it so I have no problems with it! I promised my friends I'm going to cook a real all-american thanksgiving dinner in November...but I'm worried at the lack of TURKEYS! Hopefully I'll fine one. Then I get to try hunting down ingredients for stuffing, the cranberry sauce, ingredients for the pumpkin pie (thank might not be easy...) and so on.
I've tried vegemite (both old and new) and I just absolutely LOVE it. Tried double coated TimTams as well...and OMG - I'm shipping some home! I tried a cookie that I cannot remember the name of now...but the soldiers used to eat them? They reminded me of oatmeal cookies but a little sweeter.
Had Cherry Ripes... those are really good.
I noticed you all can make a sandwhich out of ANYTHING...and you hold your utensils differently than we do in the US.
My friends drink more tea.... oh and the coffee here is all instant (like just add water instant). So it took me a while but I found a real drip coffee pot, then had my folks mail me some Folgers drip coffee so they could try it here :D
And I noticed you all don't tip when you eat out? Is that the norm here? And at fast food type places you don't throw the stuff away, you leave it on the table? We clean it up and put it in the bin in the US. First time we ate at a fish & chips shop my friends were like...what are you busting tables now? haha ;)


You should be able to find turkey in November. Turkey here is a Christmas thing cos we don't do Thanksgiving and by November, frozen ones are available.

I love the taste of Lamb but I don't like to eat it cos I picture the lamb! :( It's a big meat here. They have ads on for Australia Day in Jan telling people to eat lamb! lol

The Cookie you refer to would be an ANZAC buiscut. I love them!!

Cherry Ripes rock!! :punk:

Really, you are finding all the coffee is instant? We have a coffee machine here at work which makes the proper barista coffees. I also have one at home. And there is no shortage of coffee shops either I find. Gloria Jeans, Starbucks, McCafe (first one was in Melbourne BTW!!).

Nope we don't tip here. Some cafes etc will still accept tips and have a tip jar, but it's never expected.

Re take away, I always clear my stuff from the table cos I was raised that way, but I do know a lot of people just leave it and walk away! Pigs! lol I think some people do some don't clear the table.

[kes1984]

oh and I totally think cereal needs sugar!! ESPECIALLY sultana bran! lol

[8701girl]

I eat corn flakes for brekkie..my fave :D

[Reghead121]

Yeah frozen will be fine, you just thaw the bird out before hand. I wonder if I should cook later in the day than I would in the US because of the heat (being a different season and all)?

For anyone interesting in knowing...the Thanksgiving Dinner I'm doing for my pals is going to consist of: The bird (lightly coated in margarine and seasonings so it comes out golden brown with a couple slices of pineapple on top), turkey cranberry stuffing cooked inside the bird (and a couple garlic bulbs cooked in there too cuz I LOVE garlic...), homemade thick dough noodles, homemade mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, homemade turkey mushroom gravy, cranberry sauce, steamed veggies, homemade pumpkin pie with fresh made whip cream and at least two bottles of a nice red wine. Not bad hey? :D

Ah, don't think of the fuzzy little animal lol. Lamb is so yummy...

That's the one...Anzac buscuit... they are so good! Yay you like the cherry ripes too yeah? :D

Yeah most of them are. I did find that Gloria Jeans has drip coffee at the store so I've started trying them out. My father sent me a big bag of pure Tanzanian coffee and my friends here just love it. It's very strong, so one of my friends actually adds hot water to hers lol.

OMG I know I love coffee shops. I have had the other two once or twice but stick to Gloria Jeans cuz the others I can get when I'm at home. I had this drink the other day, it was coffee and white choco, with coconut blended in and either ice or a tad bit of ice cream....I must find out what that is again...it was amazingly good. Very naughty - but very good ;)

I'll have to keep an eye out for tip jars....you always do it in America so it feels like you are being mean if you don't...it's weird.

Yeah, I wondered if some do it because they are just brought up to clean up their mess? The other day we went to DFO in Strathfield and had sushi in the food court and everyone I was with just left their stuff. Out of habit I started cleaning up the table. I can't help it...it only takes a second and it's done...

So has anyone tried either crocodile or kangaroo? Is it just that people from other countries thing you all eat it? Ok probably... lol. But can you actually eat it if you want to try it? I'm wondering what it's like. I've had things like duck, goose, elk, bison, venison (deer) and moose... but I wonder what croc and roo taste like....



You should be able to find turkey in November. Turkey here is a Christmas thing cos we don't do Thanksgiving and by November, frozen ones are available.

I love the taste of Lamb but I don't like to eat it cos I picture the lamb! :( It's a big meat here. They have ads on for Australia Day in Jan telling people to eat lamb! lol

The Cookie you refer to would be an ANZAC buiscut. I love them!!

Cherry Ripes rock!! :punk:

Really, you are finding all the coffee is instant? We have a coffee machine here at work which makes the proper barista coffees. I also have one at home. And there is no shortage of coffee shops either I find. Gloria Jeans, Starbucks, McCafe (first one was in Melbourne BTW!!).

Nope we don't tip here. Some cafes etc will still accept tips and have a tip jar, but it's never expected.

Re take away, I always clear my stuff from the table cos I was raised that way, but I do know a lot of people just leave it and walk away! Pigs! lol I think some people do some don't clear the table.

[gabsy]

haha! I just finished reading this whole thread and I love it :)
It's funny how you guys went from the weather to cereal lol

[kes1984]

never eaten roo or croc and don't intend to lol

[Reghead121]

haha! I just finished reading this whole thread and I love it :)
It's funny how you guys went from the weather to cereal lol

Yeah we sort of go all over in this thread :) I keep coming up with random questions during my time here. I can't help it lol.

Like.... why do they call shrimp prawns here.... I find many things have different names or are prounounced different. It's the favorite teasings between me and my friends lol. I say tomato a certain way or oregano a certain way and I hear giggles lol. But then my friend will say... i feel like putting on my thongs.. and I start giggling (because thongs are g-strings in America not sandals...) :cheeky: It's all very amusing.

[kes1984]

cultural differences are fun! I loved my short stay in California. Staying with a local family I got a good feel in those 12 days for how life is over there and the different names for things etc. I find it endlessly facinating!

[gabsy]

Yeah we sort of go all over in this thread :) I keep coming up with random questions during my time here. I can't help it lol.

Like.... why do they call shrimp prawns here.... I find many things have different names or are prounounced different. It's the favorite teasings between me and my friends lol. I say tomato a certain way or oregano a certain way and I hear giggles lol. But then my friend will say... i feel like putting on my thongs.. and I start giggling (because thongs are g-strings in America not sandals...) :cheeky: It's all very amusing.

Lol! Yeah, I have a friend who just came from California and she asked me why we called sandals thongs? It is really funny when you think about it :) And to answer your first question...I really have no idea >< I thought shrimp were different to prawns? Great, now I'm talking about seafood haha!

[Sharlene]

anzac biscuits..... chocolate crackles..... tim tams..... deeeeeeeelicious!

[MichaelLover83]

:o you stole my breakfast Jess :lol: ( I also have cornflakes for breakfast every morning )

[MichaelLover83]

couldn't agree with you anymore sharlene

[gabsy]

oh and thanks for the add Sharlene :)
yay! another brisbane fan!

[000cozzie000]

Ok someone mentioned mint slices and I HAVE to share this recipe..

1x Packet Mint Slices
1x Packet Oreo cookies
1/2 can condensed milk (or more if needed)
Coconut shavings

Put oreos and mint slices in food processor until it becomes a fine powder (or put in a bag and crush them). Add condensed milk to form a dough, roll into little balls and roll into coconut. Refrigerate until hard.

WARNING: addictive and oh so f-cking delicious! :dancin:

[kes1984]

that sounds :censored: awesome!!!!

[Sharlene]

Ok someone mentioned mint slices and I HAVE to share this recipe..

1x Packet Mint Slices
1x Packet Oreo cookies
1/2 can condensed milk (or more if needed)
Coconut shavings

Put oreos and mint slices in food processor until it becomes a fine powder (or put in a bag and crush them). Add condensed milk to form a dough, roll into little balls and roll into coconut. Refrigerate until hard.

WARNING: addictive and oh so f-cking delicious! :dancin:

yuuummmm thanks for that! im so gonna try it

[MJ'sOzfan]

hmmm what other awesome Aussie foods are there...
Tim tams! Love them!
Vegemite! Especially the new one!!

Any one else addicted to the new vegemite?

I haven't visited this thread for a while---fun thread.
Other Aussie foods Kes---anyone mentioned pavlova??? I had some last saturday night---YUMMY-YUMMY.
Dawn

[MJ'sOzfan]

Yeah we sort of go all over in this thread :) I keep coming up with random questions during my time here. I can't help it lol.

Like.... why do they call shrimp prawns here.... I find many things have different names or are prounounced different. It's the favorite teasings between me and my friends lol. I say tomato a certain way or oregano a certain way and I hear giggles lol. But then my friend will say... i feel like putting on my thongs.. and I start giggling (because thongs are g-strings in America not sandals...) :cheeky: It's all very amusing.

Even between the states (Australian) things are called different names--and----have you used any of our "strine" ??
"Don't come the raw prawn with me mate" means---be honest/tell the truth.---or---sheila "a girl/woman"---or---"she'll be right mate" means--everything will be okay.
There's HUNDREDS of our "slang/strine"
Dawn

[Sharlene]

I haven't visited this thread for a while---fun thread.
Other Aussie foods Kes---anyone mentioned pavlova??? I had some last saturday night---YUMMY-YUMMY.
Dawn

oooh pavlova.... the kiwis wont like us taking credit for that! :tease:

[000cozzie000]

that sounds :censored: awesome!!!!

yuuummmm thanks for that! im so gonna try it

Do it! Then come back here and tell us how amazing it was lol My brother's co-worker made it for him, and I sent him back the next day to get the recipe :lol:

I haven't visited this thread for a while---fun thread.
Other Aussie foods Kes---anyone mentioned pavlova??? I had some last saturday night---YUMMY-YUMMY.
Dawn

:bugeyed eek, the kiwi in me is claiming the pav back. I thought we've already traded Russell Crowe for it a few pages back :P

[kes1984]

lol - we claim everything!!

[Reghead121]

Even between the states (Australian) things are called different names--and----have you used any of our "strine" ??
"Don't come the raw prawn with me mate" means---be honest/tell the truth.---or---sheila "a girl/woman"---or---"she'll be right mate" means--everything will be okay.
There's HUNDREDS of our "slang/strine"
Dawn

Ahahahahahaha! I said the first one to my friend just now and she was like......where'd you get THAT from??! :D
I've heard the She'll be right mate one and there are little things I've picked up and my family is like... say that again? what? hehe :agree:
I love phrases like pub crawling (vs. bar hopping in the states) or saying something like.... this computer is really giving me the sh*ts! (I stated that on my facebook status and my friends were telling me to get something for diarrhea...) and in the US when we get mad it's called getting pissed off...yet here you say you are pissed and people wanna know how much booze you drank.... I love it lol :clapping:

Okay you guys... tell me more Aussie slang and sayings :D
I love confusing my fam and friends back home with them and you know what...they are really cheeky sayings anyhow so I just like them. :clapping:

[kes1984]

http://www.koalanet.com.au/australian-slang.html

Check this website.

[StarSecret]

LOL!

It's funny but I've never actually said G'Day, or sheila (unless it was actually someone's name) and I don't call my friends mates... I'm a bad Aussie haha.

I'm so hungry with all te foood in this thread!! Yummm

[000cozzie000]

http://www.koalanet.com.au/australian-slang.html

Check this website.

Ankle biter : small child

LOL never heard that one before, it's perfect though :lol:

[Luci]

Yeah we sort of go all over in this thread :) I keep coming up with random questions during my time here. I can't help it lol.

Like.... why do they call shrimp prawns here.... I find many things have different names or are prounounced different. It's the favorite teasings between me and my friends lol. I say tomato a certain way or oregano a certain way and I hear giggles lol. But then my friend will say... i feel like putting on my thongs.. and I start giggling (because thongs are g-strings in America not sandals...) :cheeky: It's all very amusing.


haha great stuff! yeah i though shrimps & prawns were different too. completely off topic but has anyone seen Muppets from Space? & PEPE(prawn) goes "im not a shrimp...im a king prawn!" hehe


Ok someone mentioned mint slices and I HAVE to share this recipe..

1x Packet Mint Slices
1x Packet Oreo cookies
1/2 can condensed milk (or more if needed)
Coconut shavings

Put oreos and mint slices in food processor until it becomes a fine powder (or put in a bag and crush them). Add condensed milk to form a dough, roll into little balls and roll into coconut. Refrigerate until hard.

WARNING: addictive and oh so f-cking delicious! :dancin:


oh my god! i am going to gain 100 kg!!
YUM definately trying! thankyou :)

[StarSecret]

Anyone just catch the footy show review with the MJ dance routines...

They were quite hilarious and kinda a tribute I guess... :p

[Bella09]

Hi everyone!

Yes, I just caught the Footy Show tribute. It was totally unexpected. While it was comical, it still brought a tear to my eye.... much to my surprise it was quite lengthy featuring Remember the Time, Smooth Criminal and Thriller. While they weren't technically perfect, they did a great job. Those dance steps that have been etched into the memories of the MJ Generation...what a moment, just beautiful. *sigh*

[8701girl]

:o you stole my breakfast Jess :lol: ( I also have cornflakes for breakfast every morning )


:O aww heck naww.....looks like we'll just have to have a moonwalk competiton on who gets the cornflakes! :ph34r: :lol:

[8701girl]

Hi everyone!

Yes, I just caught the Footy Show tribute. It was totally unexpected. While it was comical, it still brought a tear to my eye.... much to my surprise it was quite lengthy featuring Remember the Time, Smooth Criminal and Thriller. While they weren't technically perfect, they did a great job. Those dance steps that have been etched into the memories of the MJ Generation...what a moment, just beautiful. *sigh*


OMG!!! i was just watching that b4 with my mum! bugger missed that part doh!

[000cozzie000]

Damn.. I missed it too. Did anyone manage to record it?

[Luci]

Missed it too...sure it will pop on the internet some time soon...

[Suchislife]

ahhh yes I saw that!! Turned the TV up loud. I had a feeling they'd do MJ. So happy. I'm sure it'll show up on youtube eventually for those that didn't see it.

[Suchislife]

haven't had a chance to read all 14 pages yet but i gotta say I can't believe there is someone else from Geelong here. That's awesome haha. It's kind of comforting to know Michael has reached out to someone else in my town :-)

Go Cats :-p

[StarSecret]

^

WOO go Cats

[kes1984]

Was watching it cos I thought they'd do something. But fell asleep GRRR

[Reghead121]

cultural differences are fun! I loved my short stay in California. Staying with a local family I got a good feel in those 12 days for how life is over there and the different names for things etc. I find it endlessly facinating!

Me too! :clapping: What really stuck out for you? For some reason the whole driving on the other side of the road thing freaks me out. The first couple days I thought I was going to have a coronary because I thought people were going to crash lol.

Lol! Yeah, I have a friend who just came from California and she asked me why we called sandals thongs? It is really funny when you think about it :) And to answer your first question...I really have no idea >< I thought shrimp were different to prawns? Great, now I'm talking about seafood haha!

There's always food talk going on in this thread :D
I know, it really bugs me... that whole thongs thing. I just can't help it, everytime I start laughing.

anzac biscuits..... chocolate crackles..... tim tams..... deeeeeeeelicious!

Yeah you all have some REALLY GOOD naughty foods here :dancin:

http://www.koalanet.com.au/australian-slang.html

Check this website.

LOL! Some of those are really funny! I could write an entire letter with nothing but slangs from that site...my family would NEVER figure out what I was saying haha! That could actually be quite fun to do to them......hrmmmm...... :tease: Then they'll call me...and start asking what it all means...and I'll be like...how the hell do I know?? LOL!

I need to find a Wisconsin slang dictionary site for you all, so you can jabber like me now hey! :wild:

Ok someone mentioned mint slices and I HAVE to share this recipe..

1x Packet Mint Slices
1x Packet Oreo cookies
1/2 can condensed milk (or more if needed)
Coconut shavings

Put oreos and mint slices in food processor until it becomes a fine powder (or put in a bag and crush them). Add condensed milk to form a dough, roll into little balls and roll into coconut. Refrigerate until hard.

WARNING: addictive and oh so f-cking delicious! :dancin:

They sure do sound f*cking delicious.... Must make.... :clapping:
That's it for the 7 kilos I lost since I've been here.... lol

Did anyone tape that MJ thing on the footy show????? I wish I'd known about it :(

PS: for those of you that didn't see the other threads yet... at least one Event Cinemas in Australia started selling This Is It tickets today.... just a heads up! :)

[8701girl]

Damn.. I missed it too. Did anyone manage to record it?


My mum taped it last night :D

I saw it this morning..it was fantastic!

[000cozzie000]

I know what you mean, I'm 4kg down (from the 18kg I've gained this year)... so that means no biscuits, no sweet tea, no fun, just healthy eating :cry:

I think Adelaide's tickets are selling early, but the rest of Aus has to wait till sunday. It'll be interesting to see how quickly they sell.. I just hope I won't have to fight a stampede of fans just to get tickets.

And GO CATS.. even though I probably won't watch :lol: I'll pretend to be supportive.

[8701girl]

Im going for st kilda.. altough i dont really barrack for them. But i'll barracking for them just for the grand final

[000cozzie000]

My mum taped it last night :D

I saw it this morning..it was fantastic!

Oh you lucky little *beeep*! I hope someone can upload it. I just looked on yt and it seems like there are people who upload the footy show every week, we might be lucky.

I'm gonna go watch hulk hogan's interview now.. what on earth was he doing there? :lol: Ah well, I've always liked him.

[8701girl]

I dont normally watch footy show, but was kinda watching it last night with mum. But i went in my room to go on here, and that must have been when the mj thing came on.

But thankfully i still got 2 see it anyway.
I wish i knew how to upload it, but i dont
sorry cozzie

[Reghead121]

I know what you mean, I'm 4kg down (from the 18kg I've gained this year)... so that means no biscuits, no sweet tea, no fun, just healthy eating :cry:

I think Adelaide's tickets are selling early, but the rest of Aus has to wait till sunday. It'll be interesting to see how quickly they sell.. I just hope I won't have to fight a stampede of fans just to get tickets.

And GO CATS.. even though I probably won't watch :lol: I'll pretend to be supportive.

Yay 4kg down is great! :clapping: I know...I'm wanting every bad food ever created right now. But seeing results is helping keep me on track now. Eating a lot of salads...lean meats....oatmeal and fruit for brekky...no sugar in my coffee.... It's not easy but it's working like a charm :clapping: We'll both get there...just gotta keep it up.

It's weird some theaters are selling tickets today...some tommorrow...and some are waiting until Sunday. The theater right by me, that is already selling them, even is doing one special screening on the 28th at 9pm...the evening before it's supposed to be released here. Of course it's gold class only....I asked the price and was like...egaaaaaaad!! :bugeyed

[8701girl]

It's weird some theaters are selling tickets today...some tommorrow...and some are waiting until Sunday. The theater right by me, that is already selling them, even is doing one special screening on the 28th at 9pm...the evening before it's supposed to be released here. Of course it's gold class only....I asked the price and was like...egaaaaaaad!! :bugeyed

Yeh the cinema here is selling them tommrow!

If no melb fans are gonna meet up at a particualr cinema for it, im just gonna go here and watch it.

[000cozzie000]

Well you've lost 7kg so I'll bow down to you master :agree: I was in Sydney last week as a tourist, walking around the whole time and was too busy to eat properly so the weight just fell off. But now I'm back home with a stocked up fridge and pantry, nothing too unhealthy, but can easily over eat.

You should have told me you were dieting, so then I would have stopped recommending double coat tim tam orgasms and mint slice sweets :bugeyed :lol:

You freaked me out so I quickly went and checked villiage cinemas site again, but tickets aren't on sale yet. Never tried gold class, always seemed a bit too posh for my liking. I like a nice packed, rough and dirty cinema :P

I dont normally watch footy show, but was kinda watching it last night with mum. But i went in my room to go on here, and that must have been when the mj thing came on.

But thankfully i still got 2 see it anyway.
I wish i knew how to upload it, but i dont
sorry cozzie

No probs, it'll pop up eventually. I don't usually watch the footy show either.. that amount of testosterone just scares me!

[8701girl]

[quote=000cozzie000;2235953
No probs, it'll pop up eventually. I don't usually watch the footy show either.. that amount of testosterone just scares me![/quote]

:lol:

Would be cool if they had a girl on the panel..would balance it out!

[Reghead121]

Well you've lost 7kg so I'll bow down to you master :agree: I was in Sydney last week as a tourist, walking around the whole time and was too busy to eat properly so the weight just fell off. But now I'm back home with a stocked up fridge and pantry, nothing too unhealthy, but can easily over eat.

You should have told me you were dieting, so then I would have stopped recommending double coat tim tam orgasms and mint slice sweets :bugeyed :lol:

You freaked me out so I quickly went and checked villiage cinemas site again, but tickets aren't on sale yet. Never tried gold class, always seemed a bit too posh for my liking. I like a nice packed, rough and dirty cinema :P



Now now, any weight loss when you are trying is amazing...so there! :cheeky:
Yeah walking around Sydney for a few days...you'll shed a few kilos that way. You end up walking more distance than you think you do. I'm always really exhausted after a full day in the city.
Yeah I easily overeat as well.... I really try hard to pay attention or before I know it - the whole package or whatever...is GONE! :bugeyed
LOL! It's okay. They say once every week or two you need to eat something off diet so A. You don't freak out and break the whole diet and B. If you are doing a lower carb diet so your body doesn't try to hold on to the fat you want to lose. So I don't mind. Jeez I love those TimTam Orgasms!!! :wub:

That sucks, I wish they were already on sale for everyone. I have tickets for the 2nd time I'm seeing it, here by where I'm staying, but not yet for the 1st time I see it, in Chatswood. Just depends on the theater. Hopefully soon we'll all have tickets :clapping:

[kes1984]

Hmm I better not make those mint slice things after all. You guys reminded me how I have lost 6kg this year. Have been going up a few kg per year since I was 19 (and was pretty underweight mind you). But this year I freaked out when I got weighed and was technically in the overweight catagory! So yeah, back in the healthy weight range now and happy about it.

[8701girl]

I reckon im a lil too skinny.....everyone says im ''fine'' but i feel im not. I used have ppl bully me when i was younger calling me anorexic (which i wasnt) but no matta what i do i cant gain weight :(

[000cozzie000]

I reckon im a lil too skinny.....everyone says im ''fine'' but i feel im not. I used have ppl bully me when i was younger calling me anorexic (which i wasnt) but no matta what i do i cant gain weight :(

You probably just have a really good metabolism.. as long as you're eating enough and getting all the nutrients you need then I wouldn't worry about it. Have you checked what your BMI is?

I looked up a BMI calculator and found this one.. I love the commando, he's badass :D http://biggestloserclub.com.au/resources/weight-analysis/commando-weight-analyser.html

[kes1984]

my BMI is 24.1 high end of healthy - he told me stay fit and healthy no need to lose weight. I want to lose more though! lol

[Reghead121]

Ah..... We all need to focus :D But we rock!

[MJIsMyGoldenBoy4evea]

Hey my fellow Aussies

Hiow are we all :)

[Reghead121]

Hey my fellow Aussies

Hiow are we all :)

Doing okay here. We had a mild dust storm go through here last night....again. :mello: It's starting to get nice and clear and sunny now though - yay! :dancin:

How are you?

[Maeflower86v2]

duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuusssssssssssss sssssssssssssssssssttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt t!!!!

*coughs*

[000cozzie000]

duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuusssssssssssss sssssssssssssssssssttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt t!!!!

*coughs*

Again?! :mello:

[Reghead121]

Again?! :mello:

Yep...again.... Are you all sure this isn't normal??? :mello:

I can't help but think of the weight loss chick from Little Britain going......

Dussssssssssst? Anyone? No. Dusssssssssssst? Anyone? No. Duuuuuuuuuuust?

:scratch:

[Maeflower86v2]

lmao @ little brittain.

The weather forecast says it's gonna be hazy again today. Still no excuse for not heading out. I'm thinking of going to Sea World!

[Bob George]

Hells yes!! No water restrictions this weekend. Totally having a massive water balloon/pool party. Haven't had the luxury of wasting water like that for years.

[Luci]

I'm so scared about the drought. Every year the levels never rise above the previous year...Its a continuous decline! What is going to happen in 10 years!! BAH!

[000cozzie000]

We all move to New Zealand?

[8701girl]

You probably just have a really good metabolism.. as long as you're eating enough and getting all the nutrients you need then I wouldn't worry about it. Have you checked what your BMI is?

I looked up a BMI calculator and found this one.. I love the commando, he's badass :D http://biggestloserclub.com.au/resources/weight-analysis/commando-weight-analyser.html


Im eating alright..properly just not healthy as i shoud be :blush:


BMI?? what that?? lol i dont check weight scales or stuff like that..it confuses me too much! lol

[Luci]

Haha sounds good to me...but I think they have recently experienced a drought too :( I have no idea truely

[Luci]

Im eating alright..properly just not healthy as i shoud be :blush:


BMI?? what that?? lol i dont check weight scales or stuff like that..it confuses me too much! lol

Its Body Mass Index. It puts your height, weight & age together to calculate if you are a 'health' weight...

[8701girl]

Its Body Mass Index. It puts your height, weight & age together to calculate if you are a 'health' weight...

Thanx for that

[kes1984]

Go the Saints!!

Who are we going for in the GF today Aussies?

[kelzy777]

GO CATS!!


Hey I'm new on here and I have nfi where to post. So hey y'all.

[Luci]

Welcome :)

& go Saints woo!
But I dont really mind which wins :P

[Bob George]

Don't care too much for either team. But I'm going for the Saints.

I'm more interested in the Brisbane vs Melbourne game tonight in the NRL (even though I'm more of an AFL fan). Come on the Broncos!

[kes1984]

same really. I barrick for Collingwood but I just like to see something new!

[kelzy777]

Thanks Luci!

I grew up in Geelong so I kinda hope they win!! haha! But I don't care.

Go the Pies!

[Luci]

WOO! PIES forever!

[000cozzie000]

GO CATS!!


Hey I'm new on here and I have nfi where to post. So hey y'all.

Yes, go cats!!

And this is random but... I see you're from ballarat, we adopted our dog from your RSPCA haha.. Cute little town :wub:

[kelzy777]

Yes, go cats!!

And this is random but... I see you're from ballarat, we adopted our dog from your RSPCA haha.. Cute little town :wub:

LOL! It is a cute little town (with not much to do in it..)
What sort of dog did you get?

[kes1984]

I like Ballarat. Actually my dog was from a breeder in Willaura but we picked him up from Ballarat!!

[000cozzie000]

LOL! It is a cute little town (with not much to do in it..)
What sort of dog did you get?

A little Jack Russell :wub: We got him just in time too. There was a young couple walking towards us, and when we told the receptionist "we'll take him" they turned back and walked out LOL

And Ballarat's very cute.. it's got this nice old fashioned charm to it.

[000cozzie000]

Here's the little monster in action..

He permanently has one standing ear and one folded ear :scratch:

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/3543/img0009hg.jpg

What you see him playing with is a red heart that used to be attached to a teddy bear. We won't get into what he did to the teddy :evil:...

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/4175/img0014ej.jpg

[kelzy777]

I like Ballarat. Actually my dog was from a breeder in Willaura but we picked him up from Ballarat!!
I'm getting the impression Ballarat is doggie central!!

Yet, I have 4 cats. :D

What sort of dog did you get?

It's one of those nice, in the middle of everything sort of places. I think one advantage will be I should have no probs seeing TII every day of the fortnight.
A little Jack Russell :wub: We got him just in time too. There was a young couple walking towards us, and when we told the receptionist "we'll take him" they turned back and walked out LOL

And Ballarat's very cute.. it's got this nice old fashioned charm to it.
Aww. Jack Russell's are cute! My bro has one and it's a little bonkers!!

It has. Can blame sovereign hill for that. Never managed to find any gold here though.

[kelzy777]

Here's the little monster in action..

He permanently has one standing ear and one folded ear :scratch:

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/3543/img0009hg.jpg


Hahaha. He's so cute!

What you see him playing with is a red heart that used to be attached to a teddy bear. We won't get into what he did to the teddy :evil:...

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/4175/img0014ej.jpg
I think I can guess! :evil:
How often do you have to replace toys?!

(oops! I'm a postwhore)

[Luci]

That is the most adorable dog cozzie! Its like something out of a childrens book with the ears hehe

[000cozzie000]

Aww. Jack Russell's are cute! My bro has one and it's a little bonkers!!


They are bonkers, endless energy too. He could be fast asleep, but squeeze one of his squeaky toys and he's UP and ready!

We get him new toys all the time, you wouldn't believe how quickly he goes through tennis balls. He'll play with them for a while, then sit down and rip them apart :mello:

That is the most adorable dog cozzie! Its like something out of a childrens book with the ears hehe

hahaha that's cute!

We got him when he was 18 months old.. at first I thought maybe the RSPCA had made a mistake with his age and that he was a lot younger (which is why his ear was folded).

We kept waiting for his ear to stand up, but that day never came! :lol:

[kes1984]

so cute Cozzie!!

My dog is a red heeler. I actually have 2 of them.

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v336/134/30/1121762900/n1121762900_1193471_515.jpg

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2930/134/30/1121762900/n1121762900_1498713_5078700.jpg

[Naytobes]

^^ So cute!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Luci]

They are bonkers, endless energy too. He could be fast asleep, but squeeze one of his squeaky toys and he's UP and ready!

We get him new toys all the time, you wouldn't believe how quickly he goes through tennis balls. He'll play with them for a while, then sit down and rip them apart :mello:



hahaha that's cute!

We got him when he was 18 months old.. at first I thought maybe the RSPCA had made a mistake with his age and that he was a lot younger (which is why his ear was folded).

We kept waiting for his ear to stand up, but that day never came! :lol:


awww. i never knew that they were born with floppy ears so cute!
& I hear you on the terror of a dogs chewing habits! My dog chewed away the feet of our couch!