What to wear in Australia

[The Valkyrie]

I haven't had vegemite in bloody years!

Iggy make your own damned food!

[Eclipse]

Just read in your old thread that your staying at the Shangri-La next to the Harbour bridge.

The lifts in the motel are a smooth ride. I should know, I was part of the crew that built them.

I was installing the lifts at that motel from when it was pretty much a hole in the ground to finish.

You'll love the view, especially if your room is facing the Harbour.

That's interesting knowing you installed the elevators in the Shangri-La in Sydney.

And I sincerely hope the fact that some blow in on an internet forum helped put lifts in the motel you are staying in is by far the furthest thing from your mind when you enter the lobby for the first time.

This was one of those posts where, on reflection, you kinda think   was that really worth mentioning?

You'll be staying close to some great pubs and the rocks. Be sure to check out Barrangaroo (a parkland area on the other side of the bridge heading towards Darling Harbour. It was converted from an old shipping container terminal and has just opened. Apparently it's very nice there. 

If you have time and your physically up for it, a Harbour Bridge climb is also something to have on your to do list.

[Aractus]

So do you guys eat blooming onions all the time? I bet they are good there.

I eat onions all the time. Not deep fried and battered though.

That's interesting knowing you installed the elevators in the Shangri-La in Sydney.

Like Eclipse said, they're called lifts. "elevators" are what wanky foreigners call them.

Do you guys eat Vegemite on everything?

Only on toast. Why would you have it on "everything"? I suppose you could have it on rice-crackers if you want.

There is, but the joke was about wellies, not the Union Jack.

And this...



...stands a fair chance of being our new flag later this year.

Boru

I really like that flag. Apparently a lot of the sheep-shaggers don't, but I think it's really nice. It has that sovereign look, and strikes a balance for their Indigenous people too which are in no way represented on the current colonial flag.

[Eclipse]

Just one last piece of advice I'd like to offer before you make your way down here.

You've heard a bit about the dangerous wildlife in Australia. Well, it's pretty much true.

If your thinking about swimming in the ocean, you've got your common shark issues to deal with here (Great white, Tiger, Bull, Mako etc). You'll also have to consider the Box Jelly fish, Blue bottle, Lion fish, Cone snail, Blue ringed octopus, Irukandji jelly fish, Stone fish & Toad fish. All of which have the capacity to kill a person.

Of course we also have the Salt Water Crocodiles in our northern waters. These are the largest and deadliest crocs on Earth and have been known to easily consume a human being.

Then we have the snakes. Australia has 5 of the top 10 most venomous snakes in the world. The Inland Taipan or Fierce snake is the deadliest snake on Earth. We have that snake. The Eastern Brown is the second deadliest snake in the world. We also have that one. BTW - This snake is rare as it has been known, and I can vouch for this from personal experience, to actually chase people. Continuing on, we have the Taipan, Tiger snake, and Death Adder, all of which are in the top 10. We also have the Red Bellied Black snake, Highland Copperhead, Mulga snake and a few more which can kill a person.

Spiders are next. Really its only the Funnel Web spider you have to worry about, although it is the worlds deadliest spider and is very very common in the Sydney area. Red back spiders will also cause a bit of a drama if you are bitten. Also, a bite from a White Tailed spider is linked, in some cases, to necrosis.

We also have the worlds deadliest bird. The Cassowary is a large bird that has a knife like nail on it's feet that will easily slice a person open if it is provoked. Magpies and Plovers will also attack you if you wander too close to their nests.

Then of course we have the Ants. Bull and Green ants are very aggressive and will deliver an excruciatingly painful bite if they are threatened. Often the only time you will only be aware of their presence is when they have bitten you.

The Honey Bee will attack in swarms if provoked and attacks have been known to result in death. The Australian Paralysis Tick will burrow into it's human host without notice and it's poison will cause anaphylactic shock, paralysis and eventual death if not treated. The Giant centipede can deliver a bit that can cause renal failure and be deadly to the elderly and children.

That said, I hope you have a great, worry free time in our lovely country Kusa.

[KUSA]

Maybe I should stay home.

[Aractus]

The other day, I fucking shit you not, I found a Huntsman in the hallway. I flicked it off the wall, and then put a cup over it and put it outside and went to bed. Then at 4AM I notice a Huntsman, and it has to be the same one because I haven't seen another for ages, walking across my desk to me (while I'm in bed!) Maybe it wanted to be friends? Scared the fucking shit out of me! Anyway, I cupped it in a plastic container and left it overnight, then in the morning I walked it a block away before setting it free:



They're not dangerous, but I don't want it in my room!!

Bees are not aggressive Eclipse, I've petted them before.

[Brian37]

Just one last piece of advice I'd like to offer before you make your way down here.

You've heard a bit about the dangerous wildlife in Australia. Well, it's pretty much true.

If your thinking about swimming in the ocean, you've got your common shark issues to deal with here (Great white, Tiger, Bull, Mako etc). You'll also have to consider the Box Jelly fish, Blue bottle, Lion fish, Cone snail, Blue ringed octopus, Irukandji jelly fish, Stone fish & Toad fish. All of which have the capacity to kill a person.

Of course we also have the Salt Water Crocodiles in our northern waters. These are the largest and deadliest crocs on Earth and have been known to easily consume a human being.

Then we have the snakes. Australia has 5 of the top 10 most venomous snakes in the world. The Inland Taipan or Fierce snake is the deadliest snake on Earth. We have that snake. The Eastern Brown is the second deadliest snake in the world. We also have that one. BTW - This snake is rare as it has been known, and I can vouch for this from personal experience, to actually chase people. Continuing on, we have the Taipan, Tiger snake, and Death Adder, all of which are in the top 10. We also have the Red Bellied Black snake, Highland Copperhead, Mulga snake and a few more which can kill a person.

Spiders are next. Really its only the Funnel Web spider you have to worry about, although it is the worlds deadliest spider and is very very common in the Sydney area. Red back spiders will also cause a bit of a drama if you are bitten. Also, a bite from a White Tailed spider is linked, in some cases, to necrosis.

We also have the worlds deadliest bird. The Cassowary is a large bird that has a knife like nail on it's feet that will easily slice a person open if it is provoked. Magpies and Plovers will also attack you if you wander too close to their nests.

Then of course we have the Ants. Bull and Green ants are very aggressive and will deliver an excruciatingly painful bite if they are threatened. Often the only time you will only be aware of their presence is when they have bitten you.

The Honey Bee will attack in swarms if provoked and attacks have been known to result in death. The Australian Paralysis Tick will burrow into it's human host without notice and it's poison will cause anaphylactic shock, paralysis and eventual death if not treated. The Giant centipede can deliver a bit that can cause renal failure and be deadly to the elderly and children.

That said, I hope you have a great, worry free time in our lovely country Kusa.

Well thanks alot asshole, HE HE,    On top of being scared shitless of spending 22 hours bouncing around like a ping pong ball in a jar at 40,000 feet, you have to add this. I am flying to Brisbane in May, you'd make a terrible doctor, no tact.

But, while you have sane gun laws there, and nowhere as theocratic, I still have to remind my upside down allies that your country was started as a PENAL COLONY! SO NEENER NEENER!

[Aractus]

But, while you have sane gun laws there, and nowhere as theocratic, I still have to remind my upside down allies that your country was started as a PENAL COLONY! SO NEENER NEENER!

Colonialism is bad in general, doesn't matter what type of colony it is.

[KUSA]

I hope they don't have all those critters at the Hayman Island.

[Brian37]

But, while you have sane gun laws there, and nowhere as theocratic, I still have to remind my upside down allies that your country was started as a PENAL COLONY! SO NEENER NEENER!

Colonialism is bad in general, doesn't matter what type of colony it is.

I'd settle for a Vaginal colony. BA DUM CHA!

No sorry, you drive on the wrong side of the road, your animals suck, the only good thing about Australia is Fosters beer. I have to give you credit for that, much better than Bud or Miller piss water.