vegimite

[Keith Webb]

Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
PS: In her defense, I have to say that antagonizing Aussies is great sport!

Just like our famous sport called "Canuck-baiting" which works so well for the following reasons:

Better climate

Home of Vegemite

Corowa rally

No accent

Less rust

And...

More CMPs

[Tony Smith]

Originally posted by Keith Webb
Just like our famous sport called "Canuck-baiting" which works so well for the following reasons:

Better climate

Home of Vegemite

Corowa rally

No accent

Less rust

And...

More CMPs

...and Tim Tams and Kahlua buscuits! (Mmm! Munch, scoff, crunch!)

[sapper740]

Originally posted by Keith Webb
Just like our famous sport called "Canuck-baiting" which works so well for the following reasons:

Better climate

Home of Vegemite

Corowa rally

No accent

Less rust

And...

More CMPs

Hold on! Hold on! I think you Aussies are forgetting a few things such as:

Hockey

Canada is consistently voted the #1 country in which to live by the U.N.

Hockey

CMPs were built in Canada

Hockey

Molson's breweries

Hockey

No dust storms

Hockey and beer

The Rocky mountains

Hockey and beer and smoked salmon

Largest population of Grizzly bears outside of Alaska, which just happens to be next door

Hockey and beer and smoked salmon and hockey fights.

Greatest skiing resort in the world, Whistler/Blackcomb

Hockey and beer and smoked salmon and hockey fights and the best bunch of guys around....Canadian Military Engineers!!

Don't even bother trying to top that! Cheemo!

Originally posted by Mary King
Norm. Have a look at www.vegemite.com.au
and www.thevegemitesite.com

We can buy Vegemite in our local supermarket but I much prefer MARMITE!!

YES!!

And, I note, the left of the post says "England". . . . . . . ²

R.

Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
PS: In her defense, I have to say that antagonizing Aussies is great sport!

Similarly, confusing Canadians with complex conumdrums.

Hours of fun.

R.

[Keith Webb]

Well, Hockey looks to be pretty important, for sure... Jif, do you play Hockey?

Canada is indeed a wonderful place as I can attest by my two visits...

You get to experience new things there as an Aussie...

Maple syrup (although of course we can get that here)

Extreme cold

Salt on roads

Serious wind chill

Warm people (we have those too)

Frostbite

CMPs tucked up in sheds

CMPs in the snow

Seriously rusty CMPs (admittedly we have some of all these varieties, but ours are more active)

Ice rain

Oh, and did I mention the cold?

[Richard Farrant]

Originally posted by Keith Webb
Oh, and did I mention the cold?

Keith,

You forgot to mention Bears


Who is interested in hockey anyway, it is time wasted when you could be with your MV's

Richard

[Garry Shipton (RIP)]

Looked in on a vegemite chat forum.Suprised to learn from the talk that Auzzies can't stand the taste of root beer.Interesting taste buds!!

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Whinge, whinge, whinge. Laird 'tunderin' Jaizus! You never had it so good...

For the record, I haven't been on skates since 1971, but I have been known to watch hockey on occasion (not this year though, damned lockout!). It kinda goes with Sapper's hint about Molson products (methinks he understated the relationship a bit).

Originally posted by Keith Webb
Well, Hockey looks to be pretty important, for sure... Jif, do you play Hockey?

Canada is indeed a wonderful place as I can attest by my two visits...

You get to experience new things there as an Aussie...

Maple syrup (although of course we can get that here)

Extreme cold

Salt on roads

Serious wind chill

Warm people (we have those too)

Frostbite

CMPs tucked up in sheds

CMPs in the snow

Seriously rusty CMPs (admittedly we have some of all these varieties, but ours are more active)

Ice rain

Oh, and did I mention the cold?

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Originally posted by FV623
Similarly, confusing Canadians with complex conumdrums.

Hours of fun.

Small things amuse small minds.

[Keith Webb]

Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
Whinge, whinge, whinge. Laird 'tunderin' Jaizus! You never had it so good...

For the record, I haven't been on skates since 1971, but I have been known to watch hockey on occasion (not this year though, damned lockout!). It kinda goes with Sapper's hint about Molson products (methinks he understated the relationship a bit).

I thought it was the prerogative of the To-and-Froms to whinge...

At least we don't have to explain we're not 'Murricans when we're overseas either!


Molson... Mmmmmmmmm

Originally posted by Richard Farrant
Who is interested in hockey anyway, it is time wasted when you could be with your MV's

Quite so.
12 men hitting a pill of pre-frozen vulcanised rubber on a sheet of solidified water.

Mustn't complain though, seeing as how 99.9% of England is totally besotted with 22 grown men kicking a bag of wind around a muddy field.

However, it is strange that the Canadian colonials whinge interminably about 6 months of bitter winter and then re-enact it indoors for "sport".:

R.

Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
Small things amuse small minds.

Oh dear, half asleep are we?

"Parva leves capiunt animas."

In loco parentis - my father was an engine driver.

R.

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

To all you wannabee Australians

My first question is why is a bloke from Texas (Sapper740) glorifying something Canadian. Is he an ex. Pat and if so, why?

CMPs - Canada may have made them but we've got them all here now, and beautifully modified by our coach builders.

Smoked salmon - we're swimming in them, all from our pristine watersand the best in the world. Ours are so good we actually reject the ones John West accepts.

Grizzly bears - who needs them.

Molson's Berweries - Who? ever heard of Fosters and Bazza McKenzie.

Dust storms - we use them to sandblast our over-abundance of CMPs.

And hockey - check the site

http://search.netscape.com/ns/boomfr....iha.org.au%2F

And then of course WE HAVE VEGEMITE.

AUSSIE BOB

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Originally posted by FV623
Oh dear, half asleep are we?

"Parva leves capiunt animas."

In loco parentis - my father was an engine driver.

R.

"Omnes aequo animo parent ubi digni imperant"

Carry on, sah!

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

We'll hear from Sapper in due course I expect... but if he calls himself a sapper and likes Molson products, he can't be all bad. He's probably down in Texas for the women (they're 'interesting' to say the least ).

Jeez, I should put a block on MLU setting aside all .au email addresses... you guys seem to proliferate here worse than kangaroos. Sheesh. One of these days I'm gonna find my way down there and then you'll be sorry... er... if that is, I'm not sorrier sooner...

And Keefy especially... if you don't stop putting up aircraft pics....

Originally posted by Bob Moseley
To all you wannabee Australians

My first question is why is a bloke from Texas (Sapper740) glorifying something Canadian. Is he an ex. Pat and if so, why?

CMPs - Canada may have made them but we've got them all here now, and beautifully modified by our coach builders.

Smoked salmon - we're swimming in them, all from our pristine watersand the best in the world. Ours are so good we actually reject the ones John West accepts.

Grizzly bears - who needs them.

Molson's Berweries - Who? ever heard of Fosters and Bazza McKenzie.

Dust storms - we use them to sandblast our over-abundance of CMPs.

And hockey - check the site

http://search.netscape.com/ns/boomfr....iha.org.au%2F

And then of course WE HAVE VEGEMITE.

AUSSIE BOB

[Keith Webb]

Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
And Keefy especially... if you don't stop putting up aircraft pics....

Another thing you Canucks don't have... Boomerang aircraft...

[Tony Smith]

Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
One of these days I'm gonna find my way down there and then you'll be sorry

We could send you a map and compass?

[Richard Farrant]

Originally posted by Keith Webb
... Boomerang aircraft...

Keith,

Are they the aircraft that will only land at the field that took off from?

Richard

[sapper740]

Originally posted by Bob Moseley
To all you wannabee Australians

My first question is why is a bloke from Texas (Sapper740) glorifying something Canadian. Is he an ex. Pat and if so, why?

CMPs - Canada may have made them but we've got them all here now, and beautifully modified by our coach builders.

Smoked salmon - we're swimming in them, all from our pristine watersand the best in the world. Ours are so good we actually reject the ones John West accepts.

Grizzly bears - who needs them.

Molson's Berweries - Who? ever heard of Fosters and Bazza McKenzie.

Dust storms - we use them to sandblast our over-abundance of CMPs.

Good morning gentlemen, I see you've been busy in my absence! I have a few comments to make regarding our thoroughly enjoyable repartee. As you've probably all guessed, I'm an ex-patriate yet thoroughly proud Canuck. I served with the Canadian Military Engineers and loved every minute of it. As for living in Texas...Geoff got it partially right, southern women are tremendously sexy; demure, yet passionate when you get them in the boudoir! There are a few other reasons for living here and with your permission I'll list them:

Weather...it's only mid March and already the temp. is in the mid 80's

Taxes....I pay about 21% income tax

Gun control.....here, gun control is about hitting your target. I have a Concealed Handgun licence so if I run into any bad actors, I can present them with a serious dilema. Texas is also a Class 3 state, so I can take my full auto Bren gun to the range any time.

The never ending debate about Quebec separation: The only Quebecois here are in Florida where they are thoroughly hated and mocked constantly on the local radio. What is it about fat frenchmen and speedos anyway?

Now, before I sound too down on Canada, which I'm not, I want you all to know I thoroughly miss the CBC, Don Cherry and Coach's Corner, and Hockey night in Canada broadcasts. I miss the Tragically Hip who never get airplay here. I miss playing rugby, the 2nd greatest sport ever! At this point I'd like to compliment Australia for their wonderful blend of rugby and a mosh pit at a rock concert. (whatever happened to Jacko any way?) By the way, my Aussie friends...lovely shot of that aircraft, does it matter which wing tip you hold when you toss it?



Honi soit qui mal y pense!

Cheemo!

[Jon Skagfeld]

Chimo!

[sapper740]

Originally posted by Jon Skagfeld
Chimo!

Hey John, I see you own a C15A. I'm presently putting money away in my toy account to purchase one myself. I'm a very active WW II reenactor here in Tx. and a member of the Arrowhead chapter of the MVPA. I'd love to have a CMP to take to our events to remind my Yank friends that they didn't win WW II singlehandedly. Do many CMP's in running condition pop up for sale in your neck of the woods very often? Would you mind letting me know if any do? I thought about bidding on the one that was for sale on ebay recently, but the reserve was $9000.00 usd which is too rich for me and I think too high for what he was offering. I've also seen a much modified C15 with no box on the back for sale for $2700.00 in Illinois, but I prefer the four wheel drive variety. Let me know your thoughts, thanks!

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Originally posted by sapper740
Hey John, I see you own a C15A. I'm presently putting money away in my toy account to purchase one myself. I'm a very active WW II reenactor here in Tx. and a member of the Arrowhead chapter of the MVPA. I'd love to have a CMP to take to our events to remind my Yank friends that they didn't win WW II singlehandedly. Do many CMP's in running condition pop up for sale in your neck of the woods very often? Would you mind letting me know if any do? I thought about bidding on the one that was for sale on ebay recently, but the reserve was $9000.00 usd which is too rich for me and I think too high for what he was offering. I've also seen a much modified C15 with no box on the back for sale for $2700.00 in Illinois, but I prefer the four wheel drive variety. Let me know your thoughts, thanks!

We'll keep an eye out for you, Derek, but there are a number of the beasts in the States, which might be cheaper for you in the long run. Unfortunately, the price you quoted was probably par for the course, albeit we haven't seen the truck. Restored/complete versions are rare enough in North America as it is, given the erosion of time and weather. What you in the U.S. have an advantage in is that they are not in the same demand as jeeps etc, given the U.S. Army never used them. That might make a difference.

Cheers,

Geoff

[Max Hedges]

Originally posted by sapper740

does it matter which wing tip you hold when you toss it?


Cheemo!

Hey Keefy, you only fly on the ones that you have to wind up with a rubberband first, don't you?

[Mary King]

To divert back to Vegemite and Marmite, if you go to the following addy you can get both Marmite and Vegemite. You can aslo buy other "British Delights" there too.

http://www.britishdelights.com/marmite.htm

Now.....about Tim Tams!!!!!!!!

Originally posted by Mary King
Now.....about Tim Tams!!!!!!!!

Ah Yessss ....TIM TAMS. Incoming not landed yet ... wherefore art my Tim Tams? ... I shall post AFTER I've torn open that tastey snailmail from a certain Oz-maniac and have done the taste test on those Tim Tams

I drool in anticipation so I hope I shall not be disappointed by the taste

Originally posted by Mary King
To divert back to Vegemite and Marmite, if you go to the following addy you can get both Marmite and Vegemite. You can aslo buy other "British Delights" there too.

http://www.britishdelights.com/marmite.htm

And:
http://www.britishdelights.com/taylors.htm

Yorkshire Tea, mmmmmmmmm. That's more like it.

Mr. Spinnington-Balls can vouch for the efficacy of this stuff; in fact I shall have to go and make one now.

Now.....about Tim Tams!!!!!!!!

Penguins, allegedly.

R.

[dougiebarder]

I don't know how far afield they'll post it,but if anybody want's to try some Yorkshire tea:-
http://213.146.152.180/adsamplerequest/
Will get you a free sample. (within the UK at least)

Originally posted by Tony Smith
...and Tim Tams and Kahlua buscuits! (Mmm! Munch, scoff, crunch!)

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmm-GOOD!

Hey MASTER-TIM-TAM-TONY .... Snailmail delivered pure bliss today after I whined about no Tim Tams yet I'm abso-bluddy-lutely HOOKED on them (Kahlua ... Master Sunray won't let me near his ORIGINAL TIM TAMS!!! : Selfish buggar he is ) I've already eaten ... (oops, gotta go count the empty slots in the package ) ... wait for it ....

6 - yes SIX of them. They really ARE yummy ... so (a needle pulling thread ) ... I'm going to try my darndest to make them last. Thank you for sending, not one, but TWO packages of the Kahlua ones for me. Your Karmen Karma is EXCELLENT for that! And you've found a friend for life ...

So (a needle pulling thread ) now I've received ANZAC BIKKIES, BILLY TEA, and KAHLUA TIM TAMS, Aussie treats ... and I love them all ... no I didn't forget to mention VEGEMITE as I bought it here at Loblaws (on the shelf right next to the Marmite for those who want to know)

What are you Aussies doing to me? Luring me over there with treats and promises of being able to drive CMPS ... : mark my words, one day, I shall come knocking on your doors asking where the buscuits, Billy Tea, and keys for the CMPs and Spitfires are ... then what will you do?

Karmen

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Originally posted by FV623
Yorkshire Tea, mmmmmmmmm. That's more like it.

Mr. Spinnington-Balls can vouch for the efficacy of this stuff; in fact I shall have to go and make one now.

Made even more efficacious by the application/addition of a suitable quantity of good whisky...