Stuff Aussies like

[jevs]

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I hope Aussies love him as much as I do.
Thank you for sharing him.

Yes, we do. I told you upthread we were all sexy @bcla doesn't believe - maybe some more pics

Thank you for Depp & Reedus

 

[bcla]

Holy wow! What were they thinking!?

Yes, well, everything from Australia will attempt to kill you given the chance

They were teenagers and didn't quite think things through. I understand that koalas aren't exactly pets.

We still can't undo the introduction of eucalyptus to California. I guess it's one thing it they're ready to kill you in Australia, but exporting that to the rest of the world seems a bit antisocial.

Australia does seem to have a big imprint on the world, even with a population about that of Southern California.

 

[jevs]

They were teenagers and didn't quite think things through. I understand that koalas aren't exactly pets.

We still can't undo the introduction of eucalyptus to California. I guess it's one thing it they're ready to kill you in Australia, but exporting that to the rest of the world seems a bit antisocial.

Australia does seem to have a big imprint on the world, even with a population about that of Southern California.

From my limited understanding of California, nothing was growing there so they imported vegetation from Australia, Africa, and maybe Asia..? Is that correct?

Population was 23.13 million in 2013 - we have a census this year.

 

[bcla]

From my limited understanding of California, nothing was growing there so they imported vegetation from Australia, Africa, and maybe Asia..? Is that correct?

Population was 23.13 million in 2013 - we have a census this year.

i brought up Southern California because the numbers are pretty similar. However, I understand that there is a lot of immigration into Australia, which outpaces Southern California by a lot.

Frankly - lots was growing in California. What's currently the San Francisco Bay Area (where I live) had native trees such as bay laurel and coast live oak. The coast redwood was abundant near the coast where there was access to water and the mist from fog. The native grasses were actually pretty good for grazing, but introduced species outcompeted them. If you look at big trees - there are still the native species such as redwoods, oaks, cedars, and pines. However, there is no native tree in California that grows as fast (and for the most part dies as fast) as the eucalyptus. They grow fast, get old, and fall down at a much faster pace than native trees. Apparently there were some who thought there could be a timber industry based on blue gum, but that didn't work out since the wood doesn't make for particular good lumber unless they were really old. Here's a pretty good article:

http://www.independent.com/news/2011/jan/15/how-eucalyptus-came-california/

 

[minneylovesmicky]

As do we in California. Two were stolen from the San Francisco Zoo by clowns who thought they would make a good pets for their girlfriends. The perps were found with scratch marks.

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Home-Safe-Stolen-koala-caper-ends-with-arrest-2688939.php

However, we could do without eucalyptus. Someone thought they'd adapt well to the climate, which they did. Now they're everywhere but they're unstable with shallow roots and have fallen over and killed people.

Koala Bears will take on a dog AND WIN, they are a vicious little Bugger. They are very cute but very nasty.

Was actually a laugh last year, when visiting San Diego zoo, we travelled over 12000 km and the first two animals we saw in the zoo were a Tassie Devil and a Koala Bear.

As for the Eucalypts trees, They are known as The Widow Maker down under. Due to them just dropping a branch when the tree decides it doesn't really need it....in times if drought they drop more often.

 

[mummabear]

Koala Bears will take on a dog AND WIN, they are a vicious little Bugger. They are very cute but very nasty.

 

[mummabear]

actually a laugh last year, when visiting San Diego zoo, we travelled over 12000 km and the first two animals we saw in the zoo were a Tassie Devil and a Koala Bear.

Lol one trip he first thing we saw was a bird show up front, with a Kea.
We thought the same thing really 15 hours of travelling to see something I see all the time come on!

 

[mummabear]

I was thinking of any Polynesian ancestry, and born anywhere. I was including those with Maori ancestry.

Well that just covers a very large percentage of NZs population as a whole...

I tried Vegemite just to say I did...it wasn't the worst thing ever but I definitely preferred lamingtons and timtams. In true tourist fashion I also tried kangaroo and crocodile.

Vegemite is so gross! (And so is Marmite for that matter!)
I have never eaten crocodile, I have this "I won't eat you, you won't eat me" policy

 

[jevs]

Koala Bears will take on a dog AND WIN, they are a vicious little Bugger. They are very cute but very nasty.

Was actually a laugh last year, when visiting San Diego zoo, we travelled over 12000 km and the first two animals we saw in the zoo were a Tassie Devil and a Koala Bear.

As for the Eucalypts trees, They are known as The Widow Maker down under. Due to them just dropping a branch when the tree decides it doesn't really need it....in times if drought they drop more often.

When we were San Diego zoo we bought drinks in souvenir cups with, you guessed it, a koala on them.

 

[elphaba91]

What does Vegemite actually taste like?

Salty deliciousness! I just finished my toasted cheese and Vegemite sandwich for lunch!

My mum used to work in a bakery that sold Cheesymite scrolls - a bit like a cinnamon scroll but savoury with cheese and Vegemite. They had samples cut up on the front counter. An American man came in and while he was waiting tried a sample, not knowing what it was. He was amazed when he found out he'd eaten Vegemite and enjoyed it! The cheese really softens the flavour.

I'll trade you everything I own for a few packs of these..

Every time I would visit my Nana I would bring home a few packs and she always sent me some for Christmas. It's been ages since I had some and I miss them so much lol

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I see your mini musks and raise you mini florals:


And musk sticks


My mind was totally blown when I found out other countries don't have musk flavoured lollies! For those who haven't tried them, they taste a bit like a flower.

I do like the fruit flavoured

And don't forget bananas

 

[jevs]

When an Aussie says 'just down the road' always ask for more information.

'Just down the road' can mean anything from a 3 minute drive to a 3 day road trip.

 

[kimblebee]

When an Aussie says 'just down the road' always ask for more information.

'Just down the road' can mean anything from a 3 minute drive to a 3 day road trip.

Aww, you guys are making me miss my second homeland. I haven't been in 15 years because it's so expensive to fly and the trip would do a number on me. I'd love to take my daughter and husband some day because I have cousins I've never met and I'd love them to meet my aunt and uncle. My family is from a small town in the very southern tip of NSW, are you familiar with that area at all?

 

[Goofy_Disney_Dad]

 

[jevs]

 

[porschegrl]

I'm tickled by the characterization of a snake in the toilet as a potential "inconvenience."

 

[Goofy_Disney_Dad]

I was gonna make a comment about people spying on me while I'm in the toilet, but figured I'd better just leave well enough alone...

If ya know what I mean...

 

[Goofy_Disney_Dad]

I'm tickled by the characterization of a snake in the toilet as a potential "inconvenience."

That smile on his face is pretty telling if you ask me...

 

[jevs]

I'm tickled by the characterization of a snake in the toilet as a potential "inconvenience."

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-15/snakes-in-loos-search-for-water-in-townsville-houses/6778608

 

[porschegrl]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-15/snakes-in-loos-search-for-water-in-townsville-houses/6778608

Ain't nothin' but a 3-meter inconvenience

 

[tarheelmjfan]

My response to your posts is increasingly. I want the warm & fuzzy Australia. FTR, I have a sister who has literally traveled the world. She says her favorite trip was probably her trip to Australia & New Zealand. You're scaring me though.