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w3wt for english speaking countries! represent! :p

I do want to visit both austrailia and GB one day (maybe the same day, technology premitting :p). Both seem like really cool places. I suspect that the American and Austrailian west have much in common. Plus, Oz's relatively low population is probably refreshing.
 
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I'd like to spend a little more time in the UK as well. Great country. Australia on the other hand...well let's just say that I've already been to Kentucky.
 
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Originally posted by: So
w3wt for english speaking countries! represent! :p

I do want to visit both austrailia and GB one day (maybe the same day, technology premitting :p). Both seem like really cool places. I suspect that the American and Austrailian west have much in common. Plus, Oz's relatively low population is probably refreshing.

We'll have to attend a BBQ at dug777's place :p
 

So

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Originally posted by: RabidMongoose
I'd like to spend a little more time in the UK as well. Great country. Australia on the other hand...well let's just say that I've already been to Kentucky.

Douche reflex kick in?
 

Zebo

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Originally posted by: dug777
Originally posted by: Zebo
One thing I like about England is NewCastle Ale. I seriously been drinking that for 5 years now almost exclusivly.

I really like a Ale out of SF area called Steel Head, but it's impossible to find.

i was under the impression that most Poms drank Fosters actually (since no one in Oz actually does ;) ) and you see it on things like Coupling all the time ;D

Horse piss. I don't dink lagers for the most part and especially not that piss. Can't really name one thing about OZ I like. Sorry.
 

dug777

Lifer
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Originally posted by: So
w3wt for english speaking countries! represent! :p

I do want to visit both austrailia and GB one day (maybe the same day, technology premitting :p). Both seem like really cool places. I suspect that the American and Austrailian west have much in common. Plus, Oz's relatively low population is probably refreshing.

you've calmed MOngoose down :beer: :thumbsup:
 

So

Lifer
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Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
Originally posted by: So
w3wt for english speaking countries! represent! :p

I do want to visit both austrailia and GB one day (maybe the same day, technology premitting :p). Both seem like really cool places. I suspect that the American and Austrailian west have much in common. Plus, Oz's relatively low population is probably refreshing.

We'll have to attend a BBQ at dug777's place :p

Of course!
 
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Originally posted by: So
Originally posted by: RabidMongoose
I'd like to spend a little more time in the UK as well. Great country. Australia on the other hand...well let's just say that I've already been to Kentucky.

Douche reflex kick in?

Nope. I don't really like Kentucky that much. Sorry if you're from there. It doesn't compare to the UK at all.
 

dug777

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Zebo
Originally posted by: dug777
Originally posted by: Zebo
One thing I like about England is NewCastle Ale. I seriously been drinking that for 5 years now almost exclusivly.

I really like a Ale out of SF area called Steel Head, but it's impossible to find.

i was under the impression that most Poms drank Fosters actually (since no one in Oz actually does ;) ) and you see it on things like Coupling all the time ;D

Horse piss. I don't dink lagers for the most part and especially not that piss. Can't really name one thing about OZ I like. Sorry.

Not even our women/beer (and fosters really doesnt count)/incredible sporting prowess/sensible speed limits/crazy ass politicians (think abbot AND costello)/awesome beaches/low pop density/almost nonexistent pollution in WA...that'll do for the moment :D

Dont want you all rushing over here at once do i ;)
 

CanOWorms

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Originally posted by: dug777

Not even our women/beer (and fosters really doesnt count)/incredible sporting prowess/sensible speed limits/crazy ass politicians (think abbot AND costello)/awesome beaches/low pop density/almost nonexistent pollution in WA...that'll do for the moment :D

:confused:

How could you have a list without Crocodile Dundee?
 

dug777

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Originally posted by: CanOWorms
Originally posted by: dug777

Not even our women/beer (and fosters really doesnt count)/incredible sporting prowess/sensible speed limits/crazy ass politicians (think abbot AND costello)/awesome beaches/low pop density/almost nonexistent pollution in WA...that'll do for the moment :D

:confused:

How could you have a list without Crocodile Dundee?

LOL because he's a yank idea, and gives an awful idea of what Oz is like :(
 

pyonir

Lifer
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Honestly, i'd like to visit the Aussie homeland sometime. Doubt it will be any time soon though.
 

dug777

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Originally posted by: pyonir
Honestly, i'd like to visit the Aussie homeland sometime. Doubt it will be any time soon though.

BBQ at my place :beer:
 

Confused

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I'd like to visit New Zealand more than Australia...but I wouldn't say no to an all-expenses-paid trip to either! ;)
 

CanOWorms

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Originally posted by: dug777
Originally posted by: CanOWorms
Originally posted by: dug777

Not even our women/beer (and fosters really doesnt count)/incredible sporting prowess/sensible speed limits/crazy ass politicians (think abbot AND costello)/awesome beaches/low pop density/almost nonexistent pollution in WA...that'll do for the moment :D

:confused:

How could you have a list without Crocodile Dundee?

LOL because he's a yank idea, and gives an awful idea of what Oz is like :(

The character was created by Paul Hogan! Crocodile Dundee is the most famous worldwide symbol of Australia.
 
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Originally posted by: Confused
I'd like to visit New Zealand more than Australia...but I wouldn't say no to an all-expenses-paid trip to either! ;)

I agree, New Zealand would be very interesting.
 
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Originally posted by: CanOWorms
Originally posted by: dug777
Originally posted by: CanOWorms
Originally posted by: dug777

Not even our women/beer (and fosters really doesnt count)/incredible sporting prowess/sensible speed limits/crazy ass politicians (think abbot AND costello)/awesome beaches/low pop density/almost nonexistent pollution in WA...that'll do for the moment :D

:confused:

How could you have a list without Crocodile Dundee?

LOL because he's a yank idea, and gives an awful idea of what Oz is like :(

The character was created by Paul Hogan! Crocodile Dundee is the most famous worldwide symbol of Australia.

Australia has Crocodile Dundee, the UK has Shakespeare... :D
 

Zebo

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Originally posted by: dug777
Originally posted by: Zebo
Originally posted by: dug777
Originally posted by: Zebo
One thing I like about England is NewCastle Ale. I seriously been drinking that for 5 years now almost exclusivly.

I really like a Ale out of SF area called Steel Head, but it's impossible to find.

i was under the impression that most Poms drank Fosters actually (since no one in Oz actually does ;) ) and you see it on things like Coupling all the time ;D

Horse piss. I don't dink lagers for the most part and especially not that piss. Can't really name one thing about OZ I like. Sorry.

Not even our women/beer (and fosters really doesnt count)/incredible sporting prowess/sensible speed limits/crazy ass politicians (think abbot AND costello)/awesome beaches/low pop density/almost nonexistent pollution in WA...that'll do for the moment :D

Dont want you all rushing over here at once do i ;)


I was there at 14. (my parents drug us all over the place as kids:|) All I remeber is 25 hours each way, and singing "god Bless America" in unison with my brothers on plane flight back. :D

 

dug777

Lifer
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Originally posted by: CanOWorms
Originally posted by: dug777
Originally posted by: CanOWorms
Originally posted by: dug777

Not even our women/beer (and fosters really doesnt count)/incredible sporting prowess/sensible speed limits/crazy ass politicians (think abbot AND costello)/awesome beaches/low pop density/almost nonexistent pollution in WA...that'll do for the moment :D

:confused:

How could you have a list without Crocodile Dundee?

LOL because he's a yank idea, and gives an awful idea of what Oz is like :(

The character was created by Paul Hogan! Crocodile Dundee is the most famous worldwide symbol of Australia.

yank backed, and a huge hit in the states= people thinking we are all rednecked idiots with really daft accents (could he lay it on any thicker :p) who cary machetes around :p
 

pyonir

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Confused
I'd like to visit New Zealand more than Australia...but I wouldn't say no to an all-expenses-paid trip to either! ;)

yeah, i'd have to do both.
 

dug777

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Zebo
Originally posted by: dug777
Originally posted by: Zebo
Originally posted by: dug777
Originally posted by: Zebo
One thing I like about England is NewCastle Ale. I seriously been drinking that for 5 years now almost exclusivly.

I really like a Ale out of SF area called Steel Head, but it's impossible to find.

i was under the impression that most Poms drank Fosters actually (since no one in Oz actually does ;) ) and you see it on things like Coupling all the time ;D

Horse piss. I don't dink lagers for the most part and especially not that piss. Can't really name one thing about OZ I like. Sorry.

Not even our women/beer (and fosters really doesnt count)/incredible sporting prowess/sensible speed limits/crazy ass politicians (think abbot AND costello)/awesome beaches/low pop density/almost nonexistent pollution in WA...that'll do for the moment :D

Dont want you all rushing over here at once do i ;)


I was there at 14. (my parents drug us all over the place as kids:|) All I remeber is 25 hours each way, and singing "god Bless America" in unison with my brothers on plane flight back. :D

how long ago was that?

Alot has changed even in the last ten years ;)
 

CanOWorms

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Originally posted by: dug777

yank backed, and a huge hit in the states= people thinking we are all rednecked idiots with really daft accents (could he lay it on any thicker :p) who cary machetes around :p

It was a huge hit all over the world!

Crocodile Dundee = Australia

I'm not even sure if it was American backed... I believe that it's Australian. I'm pretty sure it's an Australian movie. It's probably one of the most successful Australian movies ever, and probably most famous part of Australian identity around the world!