03-05-2019, 04:46 PM
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Re: The land of milk and honey - boomerangs and kangas!
Originally Posted by gumbud
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Ah just heard the first rumbles of thunder for the 2018 cyclone season across the top end - I think they have already had rumbles over the east of the top end but this is the west - rain is on the way! that's when we go out and dance in the streets!
silence.
I think it they find it intimidating because, unlike most of
uk, they are not entirely in control of things, and may have
to think for themselves in certain situations, and not have a
ready made solution to any problem they may encounter!
Silence is not something they are used to! and if they dont
have internet connection it is a disaster. They dont seem to
think being able to sit and listen to the silence is a big deal!
I suppose it is just a clash of cultures really!
Regards Donkeyman!
03-05-2019, 05:19 PM
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Re: The land of milk and honey - boomerangs and kangas!
Originally Posted by Donkeyman
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A lot of brits have a problem with large open spaces andsilence.
I think it they find it intimidating because, unlike most of
uk, they are not entirely in control of things, and may have
to think for themselves in certain situations, and not have a
ready made solution to any problem they may encounter!
Silence is not something they are used to! and if they dont
have internet connection it is a disaster. They dont seem to
think being able to sit and listen to the silence is a big deal!
I suppose it is just a clash of cultures really!
Regards Donkeyman!
03-05-2019, 08:01 PM
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Re: The land of milk and honey - boomerangs and kangas!
Originally Posted by OldGreyFox
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I actually go looking for such places Donkeyman, and if I ever have the good fortune to visit Australia (a place I love ) the great outback where nothing much happens will be the top of my 'to do' list....The hot weather and so much silence it would be deafening.... Someone once said: "The English have a love for desolate places"...Yep that's me....
silence hurts your ears, and conversly to be out in a
violent thunderstorm and smell the ozone!
Best Regards Donkeyman!
06-05-2019, 11:25 AM
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Re: The land of milk and honey - boomerangs and kangas!
Originally Posted by Psmith
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That's what I love about Australia,the big red emptiness of it.Although it's not really empty,there's a lot of things out there really.
Regards Donkeyman!
07-05-2019, 09:23 AM
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Re: The land of milk and honey - boomerangs and kangas!
Originally Posted by Psmith
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Well, DM I've been here 13 years and never heard anyone say cobber
07-05-2019, 10:27 AM
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Re: The land of milk and honey - boomerangs and kangas!
Originally Posted by Mr Ploppy
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And I've been here since 1974 and I absolutely love this country. I have learned about spiders, snakes, sharks and lots of other animals which are out to get you. So, just be careful setting foot on Aussie soil.
Good attitude Plops, and I am glad it worked out so well for you.
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