Australia

[imtim83]

Is Australia always very hot or does it ever get cool or a little cold there? I know its hot for the most part always there. How is their high speed internet access? Is it any good? Curious because I think I want to visit another country. Not sure where though.

[Maro]

It is very hot for most of the year if like me you are not used to a Hot climate. Even Winter here in Sydney does not get that cold - a bit chilly in the morning and evening but usually sunny and mild during the day.(Although it is amusing to see the Aussie's pull out the fleeces and scarves the moment the temp drops below 20 degrees C:lmao )


Sadly, High speed internet is nowhere near as prevalent as it is in NA. Remember my threads about being stuck on 28K?

The Main Telco is 51% Govt owned so are legally bound to provide "fair" Service for all - that means that ADSL is capped at 1.5Mb (don't ask me why?). To save money, RIMS and Pair Gains are used in new housing developments so that most prople in a brand new house cannot get ADSL.

Cable is almost as bad - there are two operators the aforementioned Telco and Optus. In a crazy ploy some streets in Sydney have both operators cables in the same street whilst the next one will have none. They then ran out of mony leaving most of the city bare:jawsdown

It is annoying as a tech to have to put up with such annoying limitations but I suppose you can't have it all (The best Beer, Women, and weather! [ Now second best Rugby team after England!])

Check this out for an overview of the internet in Oz:

http://www.whirlpool.net.au/

[imtim83]

Thanks but what is NA and Rugby?

Is there a lot of open land there like with a lot of animals or is it totally different in some parts?

[Maro]

Originally posted by imtim83
Thanks but what is NA and Rugby?

Is there a lot of open land there like with a lot of animals or is it totally different in some parts?

NA = North America. Rugby is Rugby

99% of Australia's population lives in the 5 major cities and along the coast. The centre is barren.

check out LonelyPlanet.com and choose Australia - they have a great guide

[imtim83]

Thanks.

[Maro]

Check it out - I am off to Iaido now but I can answer some more questions in a couple of hours
:thumb

[Scottman]

Originally posted by imtim83
Thanks but what is NA and Rugby?

Is there a lot of open land there like with a lot of animals or is it totally different in some parts? Rugby is a sport - "kind of" resembling American Football. The rules are different, and a lot less equipment is worn.

[imtim83]

Scottman thanks. Never heard of it.

[§ôµÏG®ïñD]

I'm in the better city melbourne. ;) and it does get pretty cold here as low as 3c. Also gets hot too 40c+ in summer, but only a few days.

[Maro]

Never Heard of Rugby:jawsdown :jawsdown

Your education is sadly lacking. The USA has a fairly good Team - they are relatively new so are still developing. They were in the Rugby World Cup (An actual World cup unlike the WOorld Series:D )

Melbourne? My Friend lives there - we are going to see him next week - I am worried as he reckons I will prefer it!

[Maro]

Originally posted by WiebeMan
Hehe maybe you two should do an aussie get-together.... with a barbeque or whatever you aussies do.... lol ;)

Voila:

[Maro]

Here is what Life in Oz is all about - A ncie Ice cold beer after a day at the beach!

[Maro]

Tandoori chicken and Snags! YUM!

Notice the beer in the Stubby Holder?

[egarrard]

Originally posted by WiebeMan
What is a stubby holder? Foam thingy. Also called a coozie.

[Maro]

Originally posted by WiebeMan
What is a stubby holder?

It holds you Stubby :jawsdown


http://www.coolerstubbies.com/

It keeps your beer cold in the heat. Every Aussie Male over the age of 16 Must own at least 10. I sent some back to the Boys in the UK and they were stoked

[wazman]

Originally posted by egarrard
Foam thingy. Also called a coozie.

Coozie? You mean cozy? I've never heard of coozie.

That would be a cool thread - strange names we have for things. :)

[Maro]

Originally posted by wazman
Coozie? You mean cozy? I've never heard of coozie.

That would be a cool thread - strange names we have for things. :)

Nubbin

:lmao

[wazman]

Aglet.

[Maro]

Originally posted by wazman
Aglet.

What is that?

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by Maro
What is that?

That's the hard thing on each end of a shoelace.


From the dictionary:

Main Entry: ag·let
Pronunciation: 'a-gl&t
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French aguillette, aiguillette, diminutive of aguille, aiguille needle, from Late Latin acicula, acucula ornamental pin, diminutive of Latin acus needle, pin -- more at ACUTE
1 : the plain or ornamental tag covering the ends of a lace or point
2 : any of various ornamental studs, cords, or pins worn on clothing

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by Maro
Voila:

Maro, If Brandi makes it down to Sidney do not be surprised if a great looking redhead accompanied by a fat ugly guy shows up at your door. We'll bring the steaks and prawns.:KICK ASS

[Maro]

Originally posted by bejohnson
That's the hard thing on each end of a shoelace.


From the dictionary:

Main Entry: ag·let
Pronunciation: 'a-gl&t
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French aguillette, aiguillette, diminutive of aguille, aiguille needle, from Late Latin acicula, acucula ornamental pin, diminutive of Latin acus needle, pin -- more at ACUTE
1 : the plain or ornamental tag covering the ends of a lace or point
2 : any of various ornamental studs, cords, or pins worn on clothing

I thought that was a FlugelBinder

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by Maro
I thought that was a FlugelBinder

I actually fit into the first of the second definition, any of various ornamental studs.:rofl2 :Yea right

[Maro]

Originally posted by bejohnson
I actually fit into the first of the second definition, any of various ornamental studs.:rofl2 :Yea right

I'm sure Brandi doesn't mind having an Ornament!
:lmao

[§ôµÏG®ïñD]

Originally posted by Maro
It holds you Stubby :jawsdown


http://www.coolerstubbies.com/

It keeps your beer cold in the heat. Every Aussie Male over the age of 16 Must own at least 10. I sent some back to the Boys in the UK and they were stoked

i'm 22 and i don't own one. Pretty much all my mates don't bother with them either..

[Maro]

Originally posted by §ôµÏG®ïñD
i'm 22 and i don't own one. Pretty much all my mates don't bother with them either..

It depends on how fast you drink the beer:D

Ed - Steak and Prawns will be fine!