who's commin to visit the land of oz next - Page 2

cliff · #31 11-09-05, 13:12

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Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
Y'see, Max, there's this little thing called "money". As it stands now, I ain't got enough of it. Keep ya posted, though.

Ah but next March never arrives as when it gets here it is this march

cheers
Cliff

Tony Smith · #32 11-09-05, 15:51

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Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
Y'see, Max, there's this little thing called "money". As it stands now, I ain't got enough of it. Keep ya posted, though.

Ah, but whatever you have, You'll get more of it if you convert it into Aussie dollars! (Sorry, offer does not apply to NZers)

Max Hedges · #33 12-09-05, 00:41

Trying to give you a hint Jiff you get people to make their bookings through you and you take a commission out of that for your time. All you have to do is book their accommadtion through us Aussies and tell us to organise a trip somewhere.

I shot a couple of rabbits yesterday so the stew is right for meat, others will provide the other ingredients. any offers.

Cliff have you a recipe for cane toads for skagfield?

Max

cliff · #34 12-09-05, 01:04

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Originally posted by Max Hedges

Cliff have you a recipe for cane toads for skagfield?

Max

Yep I can organise that Max. Just need to hire a bunch of golf clubs from the local golf course and we can then get these visitors to hunt their own for dinner.

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Another recipe is for the cane toad to be a roadkill victim and at least 5 days old. Trouble with this is these visitors probably drive on the wrong side of the road to us and there is a danger that they may be looking the wrong way during harvest and become a Road kill victim themselves!

But I am sure we can organise something without to much trouble Max

cheers
Cliff

DaveCox · #35 12-09-05, 20:35

Don't think they'd let any of us Pommies in now - now that we've got the ashes back................

#36 12-09-05, 21:04

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Originally posted by Max Hedges

Cliff have you a recipe for cane toads for skagfield?

Max

I didn't know what a "cane frog" was so I googled and came up with this site about frogs ... if you visit the (below) link scroll way, way down, you'll find information about the cane toad in Australia:

http://images.google.ca/imgres?imgur...lr%3D%26sa%3DN

Hmmmm ... Australia just keeps sounding better and better all the time

Ribbit ribbit

Garry Shipton (RIP) · #37 12-09-05, 23:37

When I was a marine surveyor,I had to do a survey on frozen frog legs imported from Hong Kong!Hell,they were the size of large chicken legs!!Would have loved to see the frog they came from!!

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #38 13-09-05, 00:21

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Originally posted by Garry Shipton
When I was a marine surveyor,I had to do a survey on frozen frog legs imported from Hong Kong!Hell,they were the size of large chicken legs!!Would have loved to see the frog they came from!!

No you wouldn't... it'd eat you...

Max Hedges · #39 13-09-05, 00:59

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Originally posted by DaveCox
Don't think they'd let any of us Pommies in now - now that we've got the ashes back................

Idon't know Dave you'll have to promise not to look like a typical pomme and not to talk cricket, then and only then you might be safe. The media out here are saying that the pommes had to use players from other countries including Australia to win the game. Anyway it's only a game of cricket so well done after all these years. If you come we'll look after you as my old man is pommie.

Max

Garry Shipton (RIP) · #40 13-09-05, 03:28

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Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
No you wouldn't... it'd eat you...

Oh boy !! Something tells me that someone's broken toe is getting better.

Jon Skagfeld · #41 13-09-05, 03:34

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Originally posted by cliff
Yep I can organise that Max. Just need to hire a bunch of golf clubs from the local golf course and we can then get these visitors to hunt their own for dinner. .

Another recipe is for the cane toad to be a roadkill victim and at least 5 days old. Trouble with this is these visitors probably drive on the wrong side of the road to us and there is a danger that they may be looking the wrong way during harvest and become a Road kill victim themselves!

But I am sure we can organise something without to much trouble Max

cheers
Cliff

After I saw the start of this thread, I casually mentioned to Betty...

"How would you like to visit Australia next March?"

She replied...

"Oh, we couldn't afford for both of us to go. Maybe you can go yourself and meet some of your MLU buddies. Let's think about it."

Hmmm...the seed has been planted. Stay tuned.

Max Hedges · #42 13-09-05, 04:09

I've been talking to russell, he's keen to put on another trip through the mountains after Corowa next year russell (Mark Sierant) is repairing and servicing his vechicle after the trip into central Australia. He is handy with a camp oven.

Max

Mark Sierant · #43 13-09-05, 05:01

I have had the maps out and have plotted a course to the SE from Corowa. Crossing the mountains into the Wanangata Valley for some bush camps. Then over the ridges to Licola onto Woods Point for a look at some old gold towns, real two headed country this. Then around to Rawson and Valhala with rest days along the way. Then onto the Ocean at Lakes Entrance, the Mexicans can leave from here and the Northern boys can meander up the coast for a couple of beachside camps.

PS the 6 weeks of camping on the inland have added to my already large list of camp oven meals. I have know perfected the Tawny Port Roast, the Rum Damper and best of all the hangover cure. 200km of bouncy old tracks

So

skip to it and get your trucks ready and plane tickets booked.

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #44 13-09-05, 05:13

If Jon and I showed up there together, you Ozmanian devils would never get over us...

Mark Sierant · #45 13-09-05, 05:32

'We will get over it together' I'll bring the rum and port for cooking with you bring that Candian Malt that Cathy and Max sip on. Then mix it all together with a campfire and some scenery and nice bullshit and Hey Presto we have a "International MLU Convention"

Jon Skagfeld · #46 13-09-05, 06:04

I've left a message on John Travolta's answering machine, to see if he's busy next March.

#47 13-09-05, 06:15

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Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
If Jon and I showed up there together, you Ozmanian devils would never get over us...

I can certainly vouch for that

Max Hedges · #48 13-09-05, 06:34

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Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
If Jon and I showed up there together, you Ozmanian devils would never get over us...

We have our own little devil, she will keep you under control

Max

Tony Smith · #49 13-09-05, 07:11

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Originally posted by Jon Skagfeld
Hmmm...the seed has been planted. Stay tuned.

Well, as a keen gardener would do, all you have to do is keep plying on the manure and in 6 mths you can reap the harvest.

Bob Moseley (RIP) · #50 14-09-05, 11:36

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Another recipe is for the cane toad to be a roadkill victim and at least 5 days old.

Cliff, as a master chef I partially agree with you about jugged cane toad, but the best way to eat them is immediately after they become road kill. That way you don't have to heat them up twice and none of the minerals and vitamins degrade with age.

Gastronomic Bob

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #51 14-09-05, 12:27

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Originally posted by Bob Moseley
Cliff, as a master chef I partially agree with you about jugged cane toad, but the best way to eat them is immediately after they become road kill. That way you don't have to heat them up twice and none of the minerals and vitamins degrade with age.

Gastronomic Bob

We feel the same about our roadkill. Every spring, the deer start wandering with predictable results; driving down every country road you can see people pulled over to the side eating their fill before it gets cold. Yummmmmm!

Max Hedges · #52 14-09-05, 12:55

Bob or Tony, do you have the dates for corowa next year? WE had better let the overseas travellers know when it is.
I like my road kill cooked fellas
Max

Tony Smith · #53 14-09-05, 13:55

Gee, Max, couldn't you just reach across the kitchen table and tap Brother John on the shoulder and ask him?

Corowa 2006 (Year of theArmoured Car) runs from Monday, 13 Mar 06 to Sunday, 19 Mar 06.

For further event info, contact John Hedges
For accomodation or transport assistance for overseas travellers, try HERE.

Max Hedges · #54 15-09-05, 00:46

was out and about last night. I'll use Geoff's excuse I was to tired to look it up, thanks anyway.
Corowa, March 13th to 19th
trip home through the mountains, leaving Corowa Sunday and taking about aweek to drive back to Yass.
THose who book early will get the best accommondation, those who book late camp outside in the tent

Max

Mark Sierant · #55 15-09-05, 01:04

The timetable will be dependent on breakdowns and repairs required on vehicles. Please be aware that these repairs are educational and should not be considered a delay but an enhancment in Knowledge. PLUS they provide enterainment beyond what a movie ticket can provide.

MAX is probally the best or "luckiest" Bush Mechanic I know. Anything can be patched up with something that comes to hand. This however will add about a day and half to any expected trip because repairs are made every hour on the hour and are followed by Tea and Bikkies.

:dh:

Max Hedges · #56 15-09-05, 01:23

DON"T PANIC
Russel your not bad entertainment around the camp fire yourself.
I do rather cake than bikkies but when we go bush I make do.

Max
PS you should see russell when he's seeing the drop bears

cliff · #57 15-09-05, 04:11

hmmm room in a vehicle for an old cripple and a fold up wheelchair? May see if I can get there for this event. Main prob will be transport out to Corowa from the nearest airport for me and the Mrs. Be better if I book a motel in town for the Corowa part though.

cheers
Cliff

Max Hedges · #58 15-09-05, 12:51

Cliff we should have room in the back of the old ford, might be a rough ride though.
Max

#59 25-09-05, 00:51

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Originally posted by cliff
hmmm room in a vehicle for an old cripple and a fold up wheelchair? May see if I can get there for this event. Main prob will be transport out to Corowa from the nearest airport for me and the Mrs. Be better if I book a motel in town for the Corowa part though.

cheers
Cliff

Hey dude, maybe they got room fer a cupple a old cripples in souped up wheel chairs and yore Missus in the basket ... I don't have one yet but almost qualify some day ... shall I bring one and we can travel in tandem, sorta/kinda??? ... just talked to Mad Max and he said he'd tow us around the offroad course at Corowa behind his Blitz... vrooooooooom ...

(I'll bring the Crown Royal, someone else can provide the Tim Tams? ... and you Aussies can bring yore own dammed sheep! baa baa baaaad)