GUT2407 Posted July 31, 2016 #576 Share Posted July 31, 2016 We did a tour with Tex's wine tours?? in Newcastle and we were poured back I don't do tours in the Hunter, but have heard good things about Tex's, also Two Fat Blokes (gourmet tours). Twofatblokes.com.au Is garnering a real following and I've heard nothing but good about them so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpos Posted July 31, 2016 Author #577 Share Posted July 31, 2016 (edited) Thanks to your timely intervention. BTW, How did your wild flower program go? Thank you for your interest. Here is my report as promised. We arrived at the National Park near Jurien Bay north of Perth early afternoon but on inspection, could not distinguish between weeds and wild flowers so left things as they were. Naturally disappointment set in so we decided to head for town and do what we do best - visit the Pub. On the way to town we saw a huge lawn (at least 1000 acres, we do everything big in Western Australia) and about 400 odd of that wonderful Aussie invention, the Eco lawn mower, in action. (mentioned previously on this thread) They must have been the new remote controlled model as we saw no operators in the driver's seats - would have taken a photo for you but my camera was stolen by a dingo at the park. Jurien Bay is the centre for our major Lobster fishing industry, crayfish everywhere but not cheap as most are air freighted live overseas within hours of being caught. Some people describe WA crays as having a wonderful body but a head full of ..... well I leave that to your imagination. I love them but made the mistake of likening my wife to a crayfish sometime ago - with a disastrous result - if you get my drift. FInally, we spent the last day out fishing, big pastime here, my mates all caught 30 kg dhufish and guess what I caught - a cold. Good to see you all kept up with the advice and tips for our valued overseas visitors. Ps - the wild flower season will be amazing this year because we have actually had some rain and handwatering of the bush not necessary. Edited July 31, 2016 by Bpos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 31, 2016 #578 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Now stop worrying our visitors with flies it's fellows like this they need to look out for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanb41 Posted July 31, 2016 #579 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Now stop worrying our visitors with flies it's fellows like this they need to look out for Do Aussie flies ride motorbikes as well ? I thought they just ate corks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 31, 2016 #580 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Do Aussie flies ride motorbikes as well ? I thought they just ate corks It was the fellow sitting on the sign above the bike I was warning about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanb41 Posted July 31, 2016 #581 Share Posted July 31, 2016 It was the fellow sitting on the sign above the bike I was warning about. I realise that. I was under the impression obviously wrong that the dude had got off his bike and climbed the sign to see if there were any dudes around with corks hanging off their hats. If I have wrong I apologise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 31, 2016 #582 Share Posted July 31, 2016 I realise that. I was under the impression obviously wrong that the dude had got off his bike and climbed the sign to see if there were any dudes around with corks hanging off their hats. If I have wrong I apologise Nah he just ate the postie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsanTom Posted July 31, 2016 #583 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Here in Thailand you need to look for snakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 31, 2016 #584 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Here in Thailand you need to look for snakes. You do here too. 5 of the 10 most venomous snakes in the world are found in one country. Guess which Country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 31, 2016 #585 Share Posted July 31, 2016 You do here too. 5 of the 10 most venomous snakes in the world are found in one country. Guess which Country? Here's one list http://listverse.com/2011/03/30/top-10-most-venomous-snakes/ Other lists say as high as 7 out of 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell21 Posted July 31, 2016 #586 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Now stop worrying our visitors with flies it's fellows like this they need to look out for The dreaded Hexham Grey, man killers those bloody things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 31, 2016 #587 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Ah so it's not global warming after all, we are just moving up into the tropics eh?:D Yeah but it doesn't explain the cold weather either.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 31, 2016 #588 Share Posted July 31, 2016 And the roundabouts, long before anywhere else in Aus had them, confusing people left right and centre, at least they've since multiplied, a bit like polys I guess.They are not our pollies, they come from all over Australia to ruin our town for a while.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 31, 2016 #589 Share Posted July 31, 2016 If you do an organised tour, they'll just pour you back on the ship anyway. We did a tour with Tex's wine tours?? in Newcastle and we were poured back I have seen it often and even done it myself a few times.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 31, 2016 #590 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Thank you for your interest. Here is my report as promised. We arrived at the National Park near Jurien Bay north of Perth early afternoon but on inspection, could not distinguish between weeds and wild flowers so left things as they were. Naturally disappointment set in so we decided to head for town and do what we do best - visit the Pub. On the way to town we saw a huge lawn (at least 1000 acres, we do everything big in Western Australia) and about 400 odd of that wonderful Aussie invention, the Eco lawn mower, in action. (mentioned previously on this thread) They must have been the new remote controlled model as we saw no operators in the driver's seats - would have taken a photo for you but my camera was stolen by a dingo at the park. Jurien Bay is the centre for our major Lobster fishing industry, crayfish everywhere but not cheap as most are air freighted live overseas within hours of being caught. Some people describe WA crays as having a wonderful body but a head full of ..... well I leave that to your imagination. I love them but made the mistake of likening my wife to a crayfish sometime ago - with a disastrous result - if you get my drift. FInally, we spent the last day out fishing, big pastime here, my mates all caught 30 kg dhufish and guess what I caught - a cold. Good to see you all kept up with the advice and tips for our valued overseas visitors. Ps - the wild flower season will be amazing this year because we have actually had some rain and handwatering of the bush not necessary. Great stuff, glad to see you are living the dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 31, 2016 #591 Share Posted July 31, 2016 They are not our pollies, they come from all over Australia to ruin our town for a while.:( No I meant roundabouts have multiplied like polimiticians, I don't blame Canberrians just because they all congregate there, we are all at fault we vote for them and it encourages them. Not sure why roundabouts multiply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 31, 2016 #592 Share Posted July 31, 2016 I realise that. I was under the impression obviously wrong that the dude had got off his bike and climbed the sign to see if there were any dudes around with corks hanging off their hats. If I have wrong I apologiseLOL, a very easy mistake to make.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 31, 2016 #593 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Yeah but it doesn't explain the cold weather either.;) And boy have we had some cold, just a few weeks ago I was saying that it didn't look like we were going to get much Winter then BOOM, they're saying snow again here this week, if you can really call it snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 31, 2016 #594 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Here's one list http://listverse.com/2011/03/30/top-10-most-venomous-snakes/ Other lists say as high as 7 out of 10. Luckily you would only encounter one of these snakes at any one time, otherwise it would be a worry if they were ganging up on everyone. Although there was that one time on a flight from Hawaii.....:eek:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpos Posted August 1, 2016 Author #595 Share Posted August 1, 2016 (edited) Koalas are NOT bears. On my return home from a recent visit up to the bush, I called into the Yanchep National Park on the way back to see my mate Blinky Bill, the Koala. By the way, this is the only one of a couple locations in Western Australia where Koalas are located, but I digress. Anyway, I told Blinky that he should stop impersonating a bear because someone said on Cruise Critics that he "Was not a bear" Well, he did not take it too well as the attached photo wiil attest. But he did say and promised that the Koalas in Yanchep Park will stop peeing on overseas tourists from now on - but he could not guarantee that Aussies would be safe given the not bear comment quoted above So fellow Aussies, you have been warned! Edited August 1, 2016 by Bpos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 1, 2016 #596 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I can barely read it, as the picture is so small.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted August 1, 2016 #597 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I can barely read it, as the picture is so small.:p Probably because they're a small bear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 2, 2016 #598 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I think it is time for a cocktail or two, anyone up for a Pina Koala?:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted August 2, 2016 #599 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I think it is time for a cocktail or two, anyone up for a Pina Koala?:p Is that a be(a/e)r?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 2, 2016 #600 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Is that a be(a/e)r?:confused: No, it is a drink made in a blender.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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