The Antipodean thread

[Smithy]

Good man Binkie!

Hope you did better than me in the wagering.

 

[miss_elise]

Anybody pick Amercain?

I picked it. Scored the duet and the quinella - but unfortunately they didn't pay so well

 

[lolly_loisides]

A Prime Minister's home movies

Just found this link which might be of interest. If any one wants to repost this in the WW2 forum feel free.
http://aso.gov.au/news/2010/10/11/menzies-home-movies/

 

[Smithy]

I picked it. Scored the duet and the quinella - but unfortunately they didn't pay so well

Well done!

Some lucky bugger won $100,000 from putting $1,000 each way on Amercain back in August when it was paying $81!

 

[lolly_loisides]

Aus dollar over parity. I think I might do a spot of internet shopping today

 

[Talbot]

In the words of HG Nelson - "Harder to pick than a broken nose"

Like pearls from a broken necklace.

What are Roy and HG doing these days?

 

[MikeBravo]

Like pearls from a broken necklace.

What are Roy and HG doing these days?

I think HG is on 'Talkin' 'bout your generation' this week

 

[lolly_loisides]

Eric Fullilove, one of the directors of Skippy died.
http://www.smh.com.au/national/obituaries/brit-gave-skippy-a-jumpstart-20101112-17r1d.html

 

[Talbot]

For those followers of the news from Lake Woebegone, 'A Prairie Home Companion' airs on Radio National at 7pm est Sundays.

http://prairiehome.publicradio.org/programs/

T

 

[BinkieBaumont]

Congratulations on Becoming "Aunty Lolly" and judging by your new Avatar, you are obviously getting into "Auntie Mame" mode

[video=youtube;yzl9EyykNo0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzl9EyykNo0&feature=related[/video]

 

[LordBest]

I don't suppose anyone here knows of an Australian vintage appliace restoration service? Preferably in Victoria. I was given what I believe to be a 1960s (the model number is worn away and the serial number partly gone so its hard to be sure) Kelvinator refrigerator but it is in rather dire straits.

 

[lolly_loisides]

Oh Binkie, you are a terrific Hon! She's a lovely little baby (and I'm aware how ugly new borns can be, but I'm biased .

Yes I immediately thought of Aunty Mame, but couldn't decide between Greer Garson or Rosalind Russell. As I'm a redhead I thought I'd go with Greer.

(sorry I didn't respond earlier, only saw your post today)

 

[gegarrenton]

So this Yank is heading to Oz over the New Year, what sort of stuff to see can you guys recommend? Flying into SYD obviously.

 

[Talbot]

How long will you be here?

 

[gegarrenton]

Two weeks. Not terribly long, but a little time in country.

 

[lolly_loisides]

NYE in Sydney is always an experience.
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/nye/2010/

 

[gegarrenton]

NYE in Sydney is always an experience.
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/nye/2010/

Yeah, I am massively excited about being there for NYE.

 

[Talbot]

Enough time to take in some sights. Try and take in a ferry ride around Sydney Harbour while you are there.

Lolly is right, NYE on the harbour is pretty cool.

 

[lolly_loisides]

If you're going to be in Sydney around that time you might want to go and see a nice game of cricket. There is a test match on 3rd Jan at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

http://cricket.com.au/

Tickets can be purchased here

 

[DAJE]

So this Yank is heading to Oz over the New Year, what sort of stuff to see can you guys recommend? Flying into SYD obviously.

The ferry to Manly is a classic tourist thing to do, but don't let that put you off: it's lovely. Manly is a peninsula, there's a nice pedestrian mall between the dock and the ocean beach.