You know you're in Australia when ...
Oct 19th 2005, 4:49 am
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Re: You know you're in Australia when ...
42. You get a ticket for parking facing the wrong way in a street 
Oct 19th 2005, 4:53 am
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Re: You know you're in Australia when ...
43....you're driving on a main road and on-coming traffic [with a give way line in front of them] cuts you up. AND the driver then waves his angry fist at YOU for driving by the law of the land
Oct 19th 2005, 5:20 am
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Re: You know you're in Australia when ...
44 - you dry your dry clothes for 10 mins on hot after removing them from the outside line to kills any ticks dropping from overhead hanging branches - as recommended by Pittwater Council.
45 - you check your dog every evening with a fully body check for ticks, as the buggers can kill them
45 - you check your dog every evening with a fully body check for ticks, as the buggers can kill them
Oct 19th 2005, 5:25 am
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Re: You know you're in Australia when ...
Originally Posted by Homer
42. You get a ticket for parking facing the wrong way in a street
Oct 19th 2005, 5:42 am
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Re: You know you're in Australia when ...
46. You drop a crumb & there are 3 million ants waiting on it before it hits the ground.
Oct 19th 2005, 5:48 am
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Re: You know you're in Australia when ...
47. In spring you have to walk around with an ice cream container with eyes painted on it just to stop the birds from dive bombing you....(not that I have ever done it but they recommend it as a way to stop Magpies from attacking you) 
Oct 19th 2005, 5:51 am
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Re: You know you're in Australia when ...
Originally Posted by Bordy
46. You drop a crumb & there are 3 million ants waiting on it before it hits the ground.
Oct 19th 2005, 6:19 am
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Re: You know you're in Australia when ...
fantastic thread - thanks guys. Was feeling a bit overwhelmed because we leave in 4 days. This cheered me up. I am a bit worried that I am now underqualified to own a dog!
Oct 19th 2005, 6:33 am
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Re: You know you're in Australia when ...
You are driving in your car and thinking, how the hell did some of these buggers gain their driving licences!!!... 
Oct 19th 2005, 7:03 am
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Re: You know you're in Australia when ...
Originally Posted by deba34
You are driving in your car and thinking, how the hell did some of these buggers gain their driving licences!!!...
Oct 19th 2005, 7:42 am
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Re: You know you're in Australia when ...
48...you get pished cos you've got 48 beers to get through rather than the 6 pack you got for the weekend in UK
49....you can find a seat on a clean train without havin to smell armpits or someones greasy hair
49....you can find a seat on a clean train without havin to smell armpits or someones greasy hair
Oct 19th 2005, 7:42 am
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Re: You know you're in Australia when ...
47. Your little Emily Charlotte and Wills are now Emmo, Chaz and Wazza.
48. Your husband starts expecting you you to fetch his beer.
49. Your holday home is canvas.
48. Your husband starts expecting you you to fetch his beer.
49. Your holday home is canvas.
Oct 19th 2005, 9:41 am
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Re: You know you're in Australia when ...
When you eat out you are not alone (Seagulls mine! mine! for all of those that have seen finding nemo LOL)
Oct 19th 2005, 9:50 am
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Re: You know you're in Australia when ...
Originally Posted by diddy
30....you no longer give way to anyone when driving or thank anyone that gives way to you.
I'd just like to say that as a truck driver I thank anyone that lets me in. I have also seen many other truckies do this. Occasionally you come across the odd truckie that doesn't, but, I guess this could be due to the truckie is new to the industry and hasn't yet grasped the truckie code of ethics or the truckie is an ass.......
Oct 19th 2005, 9:56 am
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Re: You know you're in Australia when ...
50 you know denmark has a royal family