tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post6220409020769644582..comments2023-11-05T18:46:32.295+11:00Comments on Baino's Banter: The Quintessential AustralianUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-86901592757892852532009-01-27T18:23:00.000+11:002009-01-27T18:23:00.000+11:00I added that bit . .my neighbours are flyscreensla...I added that bit . .my neighbours are flyscreenslammers<BR/><BR/>Quickie we're in for it. six days of 35 plus . . by my reckoning I should be hysterical by the weekendBainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-70414450163571458072009-01-27T16:34:00.000+11:002009-01-27T16:34:00.000+11:00Happy Oz Day - it's true that sunshine overcomes a...Happy Oz Day - it's true that sunshine overcomes all gloom n'doom!Paddy in BA (Quickroute)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12748161252400814925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-58652319836429528912009-01-27T14:52:00.000+11:002009-01-27T14:52:00.000+11:00Fly screens that always slam, I love it.Priscilla ...Fly screens that always slam, I love it.<BR/>Priscilla Queen of the Desert was a great movie! :)a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04187569807093887442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-59968421930330783472009-01-27T14:51:00.000+11:002009-01-27T14:51:00.000+11:00Thanks Melissa. It's true that the birds are so co...Thanks Melissa. It's true that the birds are so colourful yet only obvious by their 'noise'. And believe me, parrots make a racket! I'd happily swap places right now!<BR/><BR/>Ha! Ted if you do venture over here, don't forget to take me to the wineries with you! God knows where that lad is . .you haven't met up yet?<BR/><BR/>Thanks Nancy, kind words indeed but I plagiarised a lot of it. I'm not sure who the original author is. Just added a few of my touches and the bit about the Queensland research. . but I'm very happy to be an Australian I must say.Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-12925909837519264162009-01-27T14:28:00.000+11:002009-01-27T14:28:00.000+11:00.The pride that you so rightly have in your countr....<BR/><BR/>The pride that you so rightly have in your country shines through every word of your brilliant post.<BR/><BR/>I read and enjoyed every word you wrote about Australia and congratulate you for being so articulate. <BR/><BR/>You are a talented writer, living in a wonderful country...<BR/><BR/>Happy Australia Day, Baino......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-50612365029354749972009-01-27T09:20:00.000+11:002009-01-27T09:20:00.000+11:00Happy Australia Day Baino!Never been to Oz but all...Happy Australia Day Baino!<BR/><BR/>Never been to Oz but all your word painting make it very attractive. Now I've a good friend working in Hunter Valley it's all the more likely for a visit. <BR/><BR/>But first I must conquer South America and meet Quickroute for a pint if he ever comes back. <BR/><BR/>Just got back from some lovely Uruguayan beaches. More on it later when I sort out my thoughts. <BR/><BR/>Cheers!TCLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545798771125392092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-76436847545433433282009-01-27T08:11:00.000+11:002009-01-27T08:11:00.000+11:00Happy Australia Day, Baino!! This was another gre...Happy Australia Day, Baino!! This was another great post and I wish I knew what half of it meant. :D I can't wait to get down there sometime. Those birds -- I could spend days looking at them. And it wouldn't hurt if Hugh Jackman were to stroll by. He needs an Oscar so he can get on a stamp, by God.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15093282449753003894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-59466859983604721512009-01-27T07:28:00.000+11:002009-01-27T07:28:00.000+11:00True that Miley . . .we're big on sporty hugs.Than...True that Miley . . .we're big on sporty hugs.<BR/><BR/>Thanks GM it was quiet but very enjoyable<BR/><BR/>Haha Multiculturalism in practice Kath. Hope you had a good one.<BR/><BR/>Well I think the Pom has long gone now Steph, and I have a certificate to prove it!<BR/><BR/>Oooh thanks Ces. Hope you're on the mend!<BR/><BR/>Aw Moon, I forgot about the ubiquitous 'meat tray' with it's crappy chops. I must read Bill Bryson, I've heard nothing but good about his Aussie tales. And you pop over and see me anytime!<BR/><BR/>You too Gaye. It's true tho isn't it? Home seems to be where you're 'not'<BR/><BR/>Perhaps Chris, but we have the F1GP here . . .cop that Kiwis<BR/><BR/>Ooroo yerself Bimbimbie *Tsup!*<BR/><BR/>Aww, we wont? You could try smuggling yourself on a boat. We'd stick you in detention for a while but the food's free.<BR/><BR/>Ian, I think for now we are. It's not perfect but it's better than most. <BR/>G'day Winterwood, welcome aboard the nut bus. Good to have some Aussie patronage on the blog!<BR/><BR/>Hey, Nick, I'll wonder over, I'd be interested in her impression of Oz. Frankly, we like to keep it on the quiet, the less people know about us the better.<BR/><BR/>I bet Jay . . well we were a nation of convicts before immigrants. Big English heritage.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Wuffa, twas a goodie! Back on the wagon now tho<BR/><BR/>Actually AV the barbie was gourmet, scallops and salmon washed down with a nice little bubbly . .or two . .or . . six<BR/><BR/>Ropi, we have a deep psychic connection hehehe<BR/><BR/>You think so Miladysa? I've been told I still have an English Accent!<BR/><BR/>Wow Gleds, weird to wonder what might have been eh? We were ten pound poms as well.Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-15413504590726574692009-01-27T05:55:00.000+11:002009-01-27T05:55:00.000+11:00What an amazing parrot!... What an amazing country...What an amazing parrot!... What an amazing country...<BR/><BR/>... did you know I was nearly BORN an Aussie (as a £10 pom)... some hitch went off with the forms so my parents stayed in the old country (typo: I just put the cold country what a freudian slip!!!)... yeah but were it not for that visa prob, I might well still be living in Adelaide to this day...Gledwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09308172310486574510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-6589345812625966972009-01-27T05:51:00.000+11:002009-01-27T05:51:00.000+11:00Happy Australia Day Baino xxxThey may be able to t...Happy Australia Day Baino xxx<BR/><BR/>They may be able to take the POM out of you but by 'eck lass the Lanky's staying ;DMiladysahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08065128196666157541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-54031697695592216472009-01-27T04:44:00.000+11:002009-01-27T04:44:00.000+11:00On my blog I just showed a test of a stereotypical...On my blog I just showed a test of a stereotypical Hungarian. What a strange coinscidence.Ropihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17214991557644729165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-25559591450132946992009-01-27T01:46:00.000+11:002009-01-27T01:46:00.000+11:00Funny, in some ways it sounds a lot like home...Go...Funny, in some ways it sounds a lot like home...<BR/>Good on ya, Sheila and Happy Australia Day - hope the barbie is good and the beer and the chardy even better!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871239587214383387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-4496949878639726872009-01-27T01:19:00.000+11:002009-01-27T01:19:00.000+11:00happy oz day, one and all! :Dhappy oz day, one and all! :Dlaughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-51981903268987233932009-01-27T00:58:00.000+11:002009-01-27T00:58:00.000+11:00"It's not knowing for sure what half the words to ..."It's not knowing for sure what half the words to the National Anthem are, but still singing what they might be with pride."<BR/><BR/>I love that one! LOL!<BR/><BR/>Some of those are the same as ours. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-57301967599221874732009-01-26T20:38:00.000+11:002009-01-26T20:38:00.000+11:00Well, now I know even more about Oz! I'm fully acq...Well, now I know even more about Oz! I'm fully acquainted with Jumbucks, Jackaroos, Jillaroos, budgie smugglers (and is there a similar term for the camel foot variety?)....<BR/><BR/>Mmmm, Tim Tams! Couldn't get enough of them, utterly delicious....<BR/><BR/>Glad I didn't meet any of those nine deadly animals though. Or meet a possum in my bedroom.<BR/><BR/>Jenny just posted a comparison of four Oz cities, btw.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-74035718099755489352009-01-26T20:24:00.000+11:002009-01-26T20:24:00.000+11:00Hi Baino - yes all so true - your post made me smi...Hi Baino - yes all so true - your post made me smile - youve captured our idiosynchrasies well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-11022060571205568412009-01-26T20:12:00.000+11:002009-01-26T20:12:00.000+11:00Do you know what Australia looks like from this ve...Do you know what Australia looks like from this very unsettled corner of the world?<BR/><BR/>Safe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-29643577036106230502009-01-26T16:40:00.000+11:002009-01-26T16:40:00.000+11:00Happy Australia Day! It sure is a lot of things.B...Happy Australia Day! <BR/><BR/>It sure is a lot of things.<BR/><BR/>But it won't let me come and live there. :(Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387041422819664987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-79949264301734585642009-01-26T15:09:00.000+11:002009-01-26T15:09:00.000+11:00Tsup*!* Land of contrast and confusioncheers and '...Tsup*!* <BR/><BR/>Land of contrast and confusion<BR/><BR/>cheers and 'ooroo fer now.Bimbimbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12427788003822538655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-29750292600093315272009-01-26T14:59:00.000+11:002009-01-26T14:59:00.000+11:00Surely, it's also definitely about scoring more po...Surely, it's also definitely about scoring more points than New Zealand in the A1GP race that's taking place in their country :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-86791483173874981762009-01-26T14:46:00.000+11:002009-01-26T14:46:00.000+11:00Happy Australia Day Baino! You said it brilliantly...Happy Australia Day Baino! You said it brilliantly. I still go "home" for a visit but when I am there, I miss "home". <BR/>The sun shines, and life is good.<BR/>GxoxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-48695490629568545282009-01-26T13:22:00.000+11:002009-01-26T13:22:00.000+11:00Ps, one of the funniest books I have ever read is ...Ps, one of the funniest books I have ever read is Bill Brysons notes from a Sunburnt Isle .... I love his writing, and the tears flowed when he describes all the thinghs that can kill you, his first swin on Bondi, and his description of Cricket ..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-6563685430415282692009-01-26T13:21:00.000+11:002009-01-26T13:21:00.000+11:00Well, I get my 'typical' Aussie from Paul Hogan's ...Well, I get my 'typical' Aussie from Paul Hogan's show back in the 80's, when he is having a beer with his footie mad mate .... but I do have the experince of apending a year in your wonderful country, and I have some classic memories... Meat raffles, strip clubs, Footie at the MCG,Pie Floaters in Adelaide... I could go on .. I loved the life of an adopted Aussie, and I cannot wait to be back ... and in your neck of the woods, thats a promise, it won't be until late 2010, but I can promise you, Mrs M and I will be back once again ....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-39209797485269576072009-01-26T11:30:00.000+11:002009-01-26T11:30:00.000+11:00There you have it. Aussies are fun especially the ...There you have it. Aussies are fun especially the men. Come over, I have awards for you. Can't linger, still sick. it's contagious.Ces Adoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338000465619901229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-67307811651242626772009-01-26T10:57:00.000+11:002009-01-26T10:57:00.000+11:00G'Day mate!That's some transition from Pom to Poss...G'Day mate!<BR/><BR/>That's some transition from Pom to Possum!<BR/><BR/>Have a good day, BainoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com