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Jan 26, 2011 08:53AM
I love the new avatar pic, Barb!
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Right now I am thinking I need Barb as my very own minion.
I am now an Auntie to my 3rd little niece (9 nephews). She was born a bit early, 7.7 lbs and bright red hair just like her Mom & Dad. My little brother is so in trouble now that he has a girl. :Big Grin: :D
Congrats, Sher!Barb, as my minion you don't have to do anything but be cute and admire me. ;)
Jonathan wrote: "I love the new avatar pic, Barb!"minion of the Great White North. Love it!
congratulations on your new niece, sher!
Today I am feeling very lucky. I'm buying a lottery ticket at lunch today while my luck holds.
We had a little bit of excitement at our house last night. I was reading in bed and got up to get a glass of water, when I returned to my bedroom there was a snake in the bedroom doorway. It was a metre long thin brown snake. I have no idea how I didn't step on the darn thing when I walked past it the first time. Unfortunately the camera was in the bedroom so no photos (no sorry, I wasn't brave enough to jump over it). The snake was pretty relaxed so there didn't seem any need to panic. The Garage is opposite my bedroom I gradually coaxed the snake out through the garage by shining a torch at it. It slid into the drain at the front of the house. As long as it was outside I didn't care. My biggest worry is that it might freak the kids out. To tell or not to tell, that is the question.
Surprisingly I slept soundly, only to be woken this morning by the noise of a tree crashing. I got up, looked out to the backyard, couldn’t see any carnage, a minute later my husband arrived to tell me that a tree had fallen across the drive way. It narrowly missed the house and my husband’s Ute. I took a photo of the tree, it isn't going anywhere in a hurry, neither are our cars.
One of the neighbours knocked on my door offering to give me a lift to the train station. We have lovely neighbours.
We had a little bit of excitement at our house last night. I was reading in bed and got up to get a glass of water, when I returned to my bedroom there was a snake in the bedroom doorway. It was a metre long thin brown snake. I have no idea how I didn't step on the darn thing when I walked past it the first time. Unfortunately the camera was in the bedroom so no photos (no sorry, I wasn't brave enough to jump over it). The snake was pretty relaxed so there didn't seem any need to panic. The Garage is opposite my bedroom I gradually coaxed the snake out through the garage by shining a torch at it. It slid into the drain at the front of the house. As long as it was outside I didn't care. My biggest worry is that it might freak the kids out. To tell or not to tell, that is the question.
Surprisingly I slept soundly, only to be woken this morning by the noise of a tree crashing. I got up, looked out to the backyard, couldn’t see any carnage, a minute later my husband arrived to tell me that a tree had fallen across the drive way. It narrowly missed the house and my husband’s Ute. I took a photo of the tree, it isn't going anywhere in a hurry, neither are our cars.
One of the neighbours knocked on my door offering to give me a lift to the train station. We have lovely neighbours.
Wow, Gail, you had quite a night and morning. Glad nobody was hurt. What brought the tree down? Was there a storm?
What is that purple flowering plant, Gail?
The trees do that here. We had had a few days of extremely hot weather, followed by a cool change with high winds.
The flowers are on the bougainvillea.
The flowers are on the bougainvillea.
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Yesterday I was feeling a little blue. The excitement of the night perked me up completely. How can you be depressed with such enormous good luck?
I'm glad you are unsnakebit, and unsmooshed by the tree, Gail.
Thanks Jackie, I just wish I'd taken a photo of the snake. Unfortunately at the time it didn't seem top priority. Brown snakes can be very aggressive and are extremely venomous. :P
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No it was an Eastern Brown snake.
Here is a link with a little more detail.
http://www.avru.org/general/general_e...
Here is a link with a little more detail.
http://www.avru.org/general/general_e...
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Sally wrote: "Holy cow, I came to post that I was about to eat pho but it seems so mundane after gail's night. Glad you are safe, friend! Suppose the snake was an omen? I do."
What kind of an omen would a snake be?
What kind of an omen would a snake be?
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Jesus Hell, Gail! I read a book not long ago that said there are more gross ways to die in Australia than anywhere else, with all the snakes, spiders, and crocodiles.
Hahaha, I like the sound of the ... Or, that she was going to be hugely tempted to do something very wrong, and fall into sin.
Gail, I'm so glad you and your family are okay!
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You can tell Sally's writing on the phone. Phone posts sound different.
I think phone posts sound like a curious mix of telegraph language and whatever the phone thinks you're trying to say.
Sally wrote: "I'm less verbose."And your posts are shorter, too.
RandomAnthony wrote: "Jesus Hell, Gail! I read a book not long ago that said there are more gross ways to die in Australia than anywhere else, with all the snakes, spiders, and crocodiles."
Now don't go scaring people off RA, I'll never get any TC members to visit me. Australia is a nice place. We don't have any large carniverous animals, just a few wee little bitie things.
Now don't go scaring people off RA, I'll never get any TC members to visit me. Australia is a nice place. We don't have any large carniverous animals, just a few wee little bitie things.
1. SharksJaws ruined the ocean for anyone with a delicate nature. The big, beautiful blue was instantly transformed into a blood bath just waiting to happen. The paranoid backpacker has only to put his head under the water in Australia to hear cello music and if he’s snorkeling, then the sight of his own flipper is liable to appear as a fin and give him a heart attack anyway.
2. Box Jelly Fish
In most places around the world, jellyfish represent a nuisance, a pest to swimmers whose stings can leave nasty welts that suggest a tendency for S&M. In Australia, however, the box jellyfish kills. It’s that lethal. In fact, in Northern Australia no one enters the ocean at all at certain times of year when the box jellyfish cruise by.
3. Crocodiles
Unless you’re traveling with Mick Dundee, the traveler in Australia needs to think twice before washing his face in even the most innocent stream. Just because it looks like a log doesn’t mean it is.
And to top it all, Australia has saltwater crocodiles so you’re not even safe from them in the sea. That’s just not playing fair.
4. The Funnel-Web Spider
Wouldn’t you know it but the world’s most poisonous spider likes to hang out just under the toilet seat, waiting to sink its fangs into your tush. Get bitten by one of these tiny arachnids and you’re history unless you get anti-venom pronto. If you’re living in Australia and you see any webs in the shape of a funnel, move apartment.
5. Snakes
Tiger snakes, brown snakes, death adders, mulga snakes, king brown snakes and, of course, sea snakes – the ocean being the favourite place that Australia tries to kill you. Australia has over 100 venomous snakes and 12 are lethal.
Of course some experts say that snakes are not out to get you but the Bible tells us differently.
6. Dingos
Camp around settlements in the desert and don’t be surprised if you wake to the sound of growling. While the authentic dingo is a softy, many have bred with wild dogs and they come at the traveler in vicious, rabid packs.
7. Bull ants
There you are, enjoying a sunset or gazing out at the psychedelic colours of a tea tree lake and the next thing you know a guerilla squad of bull ants have charged your feet, hands, anything they can and are biting for all they’re worth. These bastards even jump you as you’re walking along.
8. Kangaroos
Yeah, everyone knows kangaroos are cute, thanks to Winnie the Pooh. But corner one in a dark alley after a long night of drinking and you’ll be meeting a heavyweight boxer with attitude. In addition, they try to crash into cars as they charge along at 30mph.
9. Poisonous Cane Toads
Cane toads were introduced in a ludicrously disastrous effort to control the cane beetle. Now there’s around 100 million poisonous cane toads in Australia and they’re moving in on the cities. Nor is the milky white toxin even psychedelic so forget about licking them.
http://www.roadjunky.com/article/1578...
You have missed some biggies, the blue ring octopus, the cassowary...
Why do I get the feeling RA will never vacation in Australia?
wow, Gail! Glad you're ok! I can see the good fortune of the tree missing your car and house, but I don't see any good luck in finding a poisonous snake in the house. I might have to move.
The good fortune was not stepping on it. I consider that very good fortune. :D We have been in the house for 10 years, this is the first snake we've seen.
ok if you say so. I am checking for snakes as we speak.
Gail "cyborg" wrote: "Hahaha, I like the sound of the ... Or, that she was going to be hugely tempted to do something very wrong, and fall into sin. "Could still happen, Gail. An omen is good for a few days, at least, so there's time yet.
Is it wrong to admit I watched that movie?
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Nah. Hitler didn't even at least try to achieve the porn stache.
I've lost the thread of this conversation. Somebody has a crush on Hitler?
Apparently, Snakes on a Plane is far less offensive than a crush on Hitler. Good to know.
Snakes outside the bedroom door are worse, though.
"Snakes on a Plane" I've heard of. But I seem to have missed the theatrical release of "Having a Crush on Hitler." Wonder who's in it...
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