Random Random Thoughts Rebooted

[Bloods86]

Anyone got any recommendations for Gather Round Adelaide accommodation?

Got 4 tickets (for 5 games as well) but really struggling to find cheap decent accommodation for the four of us.

(Forgot the price increase that comes with events like this).

You may already know this, but if the city is tough going, look along the tram line (southwest), o-bahn (northeast, near Klemzig for some services or Paradise, TTP for all etc). Reasonably quick to get into town. Some main train lines heading into the northern and southern suburbs, though haven't gotten a train in over a decade.

 

[caesar88]

When Greg Davies speaks at 2.42, I have never laughed so hard in my life. Just the entire set bursting into laughter from only three words.

 

[Ticky009]

Kinda wish we still had Komodo dragons in Australia - would fill out our niche of terrifying animals rather nicely I feel.

 

[Dubai Quacker]

Kinda wish we still had Komodo dragons in Australia - would fill out our niche of terrifying animals rather nicely I feel.

Don't need 'em when we have Dropbears.

There's isn't an American tourist I've come across that hasn't recoiled in terror when I convey tales of what Dropbears have done to some of my friends.

 

[Ticky009]

Don't need 'em when we have Dropbears.

There's isn't an American tourist I've come across that hasn't recoiled in terror when I convey tales of what Dropbears have done to some of my friends.

The idea of Komodo's in the Top End hunting down water buffalo and battling saltwater crocs tickles my funny bone though.

Camping out would be somewhat problematic though

 

[bedford]

The idea of Komodo's in the Top End hunting down water buffalo and battling saltwater crocs tickles my funny bone though.

Camping out would be somewhat problematic though

Then there are snakes

 

[caesar88]

Kinda wish we still had Komodo dragons in Australia - would fill out our niche of terrifying animals rather nicely I feel.

Animals that are just gigantic versions of other animals terrify me.

Komodo dragons? Lizards shouldn't be that big...

Sharks? XXL herrings with knives for teeth.

Emus? Why is there a supersized budgie charging at me?!

No thanks. Just give me a sausage dog that will sit on my lap getting rubs on the belly all day and I'll be just fine.

 

[Bloods86]

Animals that are just gigantic versions of other animals terrify me.

Komodo dragons? Lizards shouldn't be that big...

Sharks? XXL herrings with knives for teeth.

Emus? Why is there a supersized budgie charging at me?!

No thanks. Just give me a sausage dog that will sit on my lap getting rubs on the belly all day and I'll be just fine.

I was chasing an Emu when I was 2 or 3, until it realised the size differential and turned around, flared up and ran at me.

Could have been Bloods86-88.

 

[The King!]

I was chasing an Emu

heck

 

[Bloods86]

heck

I'd love some of toddler me's bravado.

 

[TheGoatBaron]

My gate is barely holding on in today’s wind gusts and I nearly fell over myself. My balance is shot at the best of times without this wind

 

[bedford]

My gate is barely holding on in today’s wind gusts and I nearly fell over myself. My balance is shot at the best of times without this wind

Has the change come through yet , it's so hot here

 

[Bloods86]

Has the change come through yet , it's so hot here

Looks like it might be a localised bit of weather, 39 and 60+ kmh winds (not gusts) for poor Goat already.

Melbourne should get the change in the evening, a few hours after us in SA.

 

[TheGoatBaron]

I’m really struggling in this heat today.

 

[TheGoatBaron]

Fires near the Grampians today. Asthma isn’t too flash right now because of this. Smoke covering Mortlake. We’re safe in Mortlake, just thought I’d let everyone know

 

[bedford]

Fires near the Grampians today. Asthma isn’t too flash right now because of this. Smoke covering Mortlake. We’re safe in Mortlake, just thought I’d let everyone know View attachment 2190521View attachment 2190520

Been watching that

 

[Bloods86]

Fires near the Grampians today. Asthma isn’t too flash right now because of this. Smoke covering Mortlake. We’re safe in Mortlake, just thought I’d let everyone know View attachment 2190521View attachment 2190520

Was at Rocklands Reservoir 2 weeks ago (left of the Grampians icon). Been pretty dry this year, bit of late rain hasn't done a lot.

Not good.

 

[caesar88]

Two Chandler Bing quotes I think of all the time:

While playing poker: "We gotta settle." "Settle what?" "... the Jamestown colony of Virginia."

and

When Ross lies to Rachel about getting their marriage annulled: "Ross, just for my own peace of mind, you're not married to any more of us are you?"

 

[Mister B]

and with that ends another year in the classroom. Still a little confused as to where this year has gone but grateful to have had an incredible team to work with and a beautiful bunch of kids again. Now time to recharge the batteries ready to do it all again.

 

[bedford]

and with that ends another year in the classroom. Still a little confused as to where this year has gone but grateful to have had an incredible team to work with and a beautiful bunch of kids again. Now time to recharge the batteries ready to do it all again.

Good on you . See you at the Riser in September

 

[bedford]

Was at Rocklands Reservoir 2 weeks ago (left of the Grampians icon). Been pretty dry this year, bit of late rain hasn't done a lot.

Not good.

It's getting really bad now , this summer for Vic and SA could be shocking and 40 odd coming up on Boxing Day

 

[TheGoatBaron]

The smoke from the fires have reached the Docklands. Severe Weather Victoria Facebook page

Severe Weather Victoria | Docklands, Melbourne.Australia | Facebook

Docklands, Melbourne.Australia. Bush fire smoke. Date:20th Dec 24/3.18pm #31stfloorbalcony

www.facebook.com

 

[bedford]

The smoke from the fires have reached the Docklands. Severe Weather Victoria Facebook page

Severe Weather Victoria | Docklands, Melbourne.Australia | Facebook

Docklands, Melbourne.Australia. Bush fire smoke. Date:20th Dec 24/3.18pm #31stfloorbalcony

www.facebook.com

And south east suburbs

 

[TheGoatBaron]

So bad already

 

[Mister B]

And south east suburbs

Yep, really eerie orange glow. Was passed on the road earlier today by a convoy of about 8 CFA tankers from around the Springvale and Keysborough areas on their way down to The Gurdies which has flared up big time today. The only positive is that these areas are only going to get drier, so maybe having some areas burn out ow will prevent even larger fires in late Jan - Feb.