Posts by unclebruce

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A FAIRY TALE....

by peaceloveharmony in

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a fairy tale for the assertive woman of the 21st .

century .

once upon a time, .

Things I found when my mom died...very interesting

by PurpleV in

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thanks to all for replying to my first newbie post.. i am here because scally asked me to repeat a post i made on tishie's board here, because you guys might be interested in talking about them.

(i also think i will stay here, cause you guys sound cool.).

my mom died in april, a lifelong jw.

unclebruce

Thanks Lindy,

(I lost a lot of my links) I'll go have a look.

cheers, unc.

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Sydney BBQ: HELP!!

by Stephanus in

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i will probably need a lift to get to the bbq; i live in wollongong but can meet someone at a train station near the venue.

if someone can pick me up, please email me.. yours sincerely,.

a golf ball

I spoke to ozzie yesterday (he's a sly fox if ever ... ;) All you'll need to do is phone me from the station and myself of someone with more people carrying room 'll be there in 15 minutes. (I have my bush kettle on board but left my hibashi down south :( ... but there are electric bbq's for sacraficing stuff on site :) Looking forward to meeting your flesh.

In relation to the Captn's comment - you can get a drivers licence at Cabrammatta for $100 and cars you can pick up anywhere for free ... now don't get any ideas .. stealing trains is real stupid! ;)

cheers unc

PS: I dropped that little nugget on the carpet and can't find it :( There should be plenty more where that came from

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Sydney BBQ: HELP!!

by Stephanus in

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i will probably need a lift to get to the bbq; i live in wollongong but can meet someone at a train station near the venue.

if someone can pick me up, please email me.. yours sincerely,.

a golf ball

unclebruce

Hey Stephanus,

How about I pick ya up from Blacktown or Parramatta railway station ... better still Strathfield (reminiscences of nearby Bethel). I did sugest Bundenna or Wattamola beach (that way folks like you could canoe or swim their way in ;) If ya got family with ya they'll have to hide under the tarp for a few k. (I guess you rail riders are used to that) I'm sure OT or just about anyone could get you to and from the nearby railway yards you old tramp!

unc.

My new phone no: 0411 037 440

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Paranormal...

by TheApostleAK in

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following on from the demon post....has anyone here seen anything paranormal (eg out of the ordinary)??

(ufo's, ghosts, etc).

here's the only thing i've seen that i consider weird.

unclebruce

Bloody hell LOL,

OK Here's one of two incidents that happened to me personally (my neighbours all have similar or more dramatic stories) People don't talk about these things much unless you initiate the conversation. So the first time I had any incling we might be in 'yowie country' my wife and I were camped on our block enjoying a quiet read one Sunday arvo about 2.30pm.

The peace and quiet was suddenly broken by a wailing sound something like one of those hand cranked WWII air raid sirens starting up and ending in a deep boom (it's maker obviously had a large chest cavity)
While I fixed my attention on where the noise was comming from, Susan stood up looked at me and said very firmly "Lee, where are the keys .. I'm leaving!" (this was very strange behaviour for my mild mannered misses) any way, after forcing her to stay a little longer, 5 minutes later the sound came again aproximatly 1/2 a kilometer up the creek (this time I recorded it on a micro-cassette)

Now I had a fix on the creatures direction and approximate speed (that creek is steep and full of boulders and for me to cover that same distance would take at least 15-20 minutes .. maybe longer)

I let Susan in the car and off we flew up the track (she didn't seem too alarmed that we were headed in that direction (the only way out) and it was fairly obvious I was trying to meet whatever it was where the creek met the road. No such luck ... all was quiet higher up the ridge and I wasn't altogether upset Susan forbade me to leave the car ;)

Later I played my recording to National Park rangers who had a good listen to it and my rendition of the yowie mating call and after much discussion proclaimed "it must have been a yowie" ... bloody hell!

That was my first 'Harry and the Hendersons adventure'. I'm hoping Farkel will join me later in the year to join in the yowie hunt.

unclebruce

PS: If you can possably obtain the photos they may well be worth another look. As for 'dieing of fright' that explains all those missing hikers ;)

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Paranormal...

by TheApostleAK in

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following on from the demon post....has anyone here seen anything paranormal (eg out of the ordinary)??

(ufo's, ghosts, etc).

here's the only thing i've seen that i consider weird.

unclebruce

G'day AK,

I bet that was in the forest EAST of Canberra (I could be wrong but Brown Mountain is well known for Yowie sightings - especially the Bombala side)

The guys story has cred - photographing wildlife is a lot harder than most people think (even with a good camera and some experience I'm finding wildlife photography difficult - my hat comes off to Sir David Rabbitboroughs team and their like) - these creatures are taken seriously by most National Park Rangers and farmers within 100 miles of here.

There are so many weird creatures in the bush well informed observant locals are the best guide to know what's normal (recently I recorded a bird that sounded just like a large frog and an owl with a blood curdling scream) It's like the search for living Tasmanian tigers - infared cameras and 'hair traps' are being placed for DNA sampling. (I'll email you my yowie stories and more info when I get time, better still come camping where 'the howling' is heard ;)

Rex Gilroy has written several books recording reputable yowie sightings and his discoveries (such as the Gympie Pyramid etc..) He has a museum with many of his finds at Blackheath in the Blue mountains. The recent video taping of the 'Blue Mountains Panther' has the world of zooligy abuzz and again validates his work. Rex really throws himself into his research (a few years ago he spent 3 weeks in the massive, mosquito and leach infested Wolomi swamp 60 miles west of Sydney, trying to bring back evidence of giant reptiles reputed to live there. He recordded some sounds and a footprint. The area has an interesting history - it's near where they found the ancient Wolumi Pine - he won't reveal the exact location but by searching old maps I recon I found it - the abandonedd farms have names like 'run while you can' - true - that one is even on the latest survey map (1972)

Cameras and other recording devices are the only way to verify accounts to others (if we feel the need to do that) our human sences are piss weak and easily decieved. I say if I see such a creature I'll rush up and give it a bear-hug in the name of science (I might die but it'll be with a DNA sample in my hand - wife and I have been scared witless more than once by the 'paranormal' and recons I'm mad ;)

unclebruce

Logical - How about I leave you alone for a few days in the spooky living forest with a tent, some food and a camera

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Language course for Aussie BBQ (Lesson 1)

by ozziepost in

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) the sydney bbq will be held next sunday, may 27th.. some may appreciate some instruction in the aussie language, so each day look here for a lesson in strine (that's australian language).. 1. at the bbq, if someone asks you: "wanna cuppa?

" they mean "would you care for some tea?".

simple, eh?

unclebruce

Stone the flam'n crows Farkel we don't tar and feather new australians ... well maybe in Broken Hill ... that's just a rumour to scare away the boat people. (and it ain't woking)

Yep you're a cheeky coot alright, I recon with unclebruces intensive naturalisation classes I could have ya up to speed in about 3 weeks ... 4 tops! I know ya didn't come down in the last shower but just remmember, if I give you the irrits, there's no need to go crook and do ya 'nanna - this is a jinormus country (I get lost a stones throw from my tent flap) I hope you're scribbling all this down there'll be queschuns later ...

unclebushtuckerman, under the afluence of inkahol (and off like a bucket a prawns :)

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Language course for Aussie BBQ (Lesson 1)

by ozziepost in

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) the sydney bbq will be held next sunday, may 27th.. some may appreciate some instruction in the aussie language, so each day look here for a lesson in strine (that's australian language).. 1. at the bbq, if someone asks you: "wanna cuppa?

" they mean "would you care for some tea?".

simple, eh?

unclebruce

G'day ozzie,

My photo is warped here. Focus gave me a lovely new one but I haven't the nouse to transfer it outta 'documents'.

Hey esther - what's a "mozzie" ... is that an ozzie with a mo? <-- retorical queschun .. I'm ridgy didge, dinky die, all wool and a yard wide...

unclebruce .. gone to Gowings with kangaroos in the top paddock

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I Need Hep With Photo Please

by Francois in

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i have placed my photo in yahoo like wasasister tole me to do; and placed the url in the profile.

but it doesn't show up as you can plainly see.

does anyone have a clue why i can't get a clue on how to do this right?.

unclebruce

Hey Francoice my old cobber - good to see you .. I still gotta get my photo to a site for down loading.

You look like a no bullshit kinda guy - just what I expected.
I'm enjoying your articles etc...

cheers unc

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apostatefest-NW

by wasasister in

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did i miss it?

was my invitation lost in the mail?

all dressed up and nowhere to go?.

unclebruce

Who are these pikers leaving ya on yer pat malone like that? If I lived within cooee I'd be there like a flash ... that's flash carmel not flasher! ... well maybe that too ... I really feel for ya wassa - I can see you now dressed to thrill, wineglass in hand and whip resting in your lap ;)

unclebruce, stir'n the possum