How often are you invited to a barbecue, and find a Bert Banger type bloke, the traditional piss up chef and Master of the household out door cooking stuffing up the sangers and steaks. Well I reckon there are nine of these incompetent twits in every ten households. In most cases these blokes have already been at the beer before your arrival and is usually confirmed by his nibs stacking his empty bottles so all can see what a mutton head he is. Now this guy should not be entrusted to get near that large juicy 16Oz rump steak fresh from the abattoir and already primed with oil, because you know how; and why it should be cooked.
Having checked the temp of the Barby plate by dropping a blob of water and seeing it disappear fast, you place your steak or if you are poor ( hamburger or sausage) gently onto the Barby plate and pat down.
You then stand guard over your steak in case mutton head starts flipping it over and over like everyone Else's steak; which by the time you have Flipped your steak once only after five or six minutes. and the same time for the other side to cook, your juicy melt in the mouth steak will be on your plate and exciting your palate, whereas Mutton head has drunkenly flipped the other guys steaks umpteen times and still flipping when yours has been consumed.
As for Mutton heads steaks or should I say baked leather, they will require more than a sharp knife and razor teeth to masticate to a consumable consistency.
Happy Barby.....Vest....Back later.
Friday, 29 April 2011
Tuesday, 26 April 2011
One of Britains fighting forces lemons.
Does the Shit head pongo depicted, set the standards for entry into Britain's armed services... Frightening........... Another Face book lavatorial Litany....Vest
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Scots Guardsman Cameron Reilly. Picture: Facebook. Source: Supplied
The soldier, who wears the famous bearskin hat and red tunic while on duty outside royal palaces, is also being investigated for racist posts.
Referring to Catherine and her fiance, he wrote: "hur and william drove past me on friday n all a got was a shitty wave while she looked the opposite way from me, stupid stuck up cow am a not good enough for them! posh bitch am totally with u on this 1 who reely gives a f ... about hur".
The guardsman, who has on his Facebook profile that he joined the army in 2010, is seen posing on the website holding machine guns while wearing his uniform.
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Scots Guardsman Cameron Reilly. Picture: Facebook. Source: Supplied
A BUCKINGHAM Palace guard has been axed from his regimental duties on the day of the royal wedding after he ranted about Catherine Middleton on Facebook.
Scots Guardsman Cameron Reilly, 18, called the bride-to-be a "posh bitch" on the social networking site.The soldier, who wears the famous bearskin hat and red tunic while on duty outside royal palaces, is also being investigated for racist posts.
Referring to Catherine and her fiance, he wrote: "hur and william drove past me on friday n all a got was a shitty wave while she looked the opposite way from me, stupid stuck up cow am a not good enough for them! posh bitch am totally with u on this 1 who reely gives a f ... about hur".
The guardsman, who has on his Facebook profile that he joined the army in 2010, is seen posing on the website holding machine guns while wearing his uniform.
Monday, 25 April 2011
ANZAC DAY, Australia. For me the end of an era.
I woke late this morning, it was nearly ten am., it was unusual for me to sleep in on this auspicious day.
Age has wearied me together with my old comrades who were close friends as well as mates who were in close contact during our experiences in world war 2. Last year I was the lone person of our association attending the Anzac ceremonies. Our chairman Harry H was the person who held the ever diminishing group together, but dear Harry was very sick and passed on last May.
There was no suggestion we should meet today from any of my association, no phone calls no mail just a blank silence; which is not surprising as most of those left are much older than my modest 84.75 years. In the meantime I shall however, keep in contact as much as possible with those who are left.
Our association was formed from the surviving men of the British Pacific Fleet WW2, Many have lived in Australia most of their adult lives, having opted to stay or migrate to Australia after the war.
It may surprise most people to know that after being in commission for two years, the average age of the crew in our ship was just nineteen at the end of the pacific war, I was very old at 19 and one month.
I suppose to many people around the world this Anzac day thing is a mystery, so it is best researched on Google. However, its concept arrives from the original expeditionary force to fight in the Middle East and at Gallipoli in Turkey during WW1, although at Gallipoli; French, Indian and British forces were also privy to this horrendous cock up (read about it) The title Anzac is derived from the Australian and New Zealand Army corps, I believe.
No doubt our American Allies will have little knowledge of this, as most Yankee doodles have little knowledge regarding what happens beyond their own borders let alone their own mystic interior. Some Americans believe our country is misspelled and is in Europe someplace. New Zealand is confusing to the yanks as well, most would fail to point it out on the Atlas. So for the uninformed , it lies to the east of Australia, and is the second greatest sheep producing country in the world after China. The people there are very nice; particularly a sweet and charming lady blogger I know who lives in Auckland. New Zealand is also well known for the quality of their Bouncers supplied to the Australian Club scenario.
It is a very sombre day and it has begun to rain, I have since returned from the garden after hand feeding a family of magpies with chopped bacon, also the veggies are coming along nicely now the rabbit from next has been deported.
Rosemary and I have G/ Daughters Tamara 17 and Jacinta 15 staying over Easter and today, We love them lots.
Looking out of my window I am watching the rain bucketing down, it seems a dismal day, but it should not affect the revellers as the statewide club infrastructure will be gladly helping itself to this annual Bonanza and cash registers will ring continuously until late in the day.
Remember. Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
Have a wonderful day,....Vest.... Back soon.
Age has wearied me together with my old comrades who were close friends as well as mates who were in close contact during our experiences in world war 2. Last year I was the lone person of our association attending the Anzac ceremonies. Our chairman Harry H was the person who held the ever diminishing group together, but dear Harry was very sick and passed on last May.
There was no suggestion we should meet today from any of my association, no phone calls no mail just a blank silence; which is not surprising as most of those left are much older than my modest 84.75 years. In the meantime I shall however, keep in contact as much as possible with those who are left.
Our association was formed from the surviving men of the British Pacific Fleet WW2, Many have lived in Australia most of their adult lives, having opted to stay or migrate to Australia after the war.
It may surprise most people to know that after being in commission for two years, the average age of the crew in our ship was just nineteen at the end of the pacific war, I was very old at 19 and one month.
I suppose to many people around the world this Anzac day thing is a mystery, so it is best researched on Google. However, its concept arrives from the original expeditionary force to fight in the Middle East and at Gallipoli in Turkey during WW1, although at Gallipoli; French, Indian and British forces were also privy to this horrendous cock up (read about it) The title Anzac is derived from the Australian and New Zealand Army corps, I believe.
No doubt our American Allies will have little knowledge of this, as most Yankee doodles have little knowledge regarding what happens beyond their own borders let alone their own mystic interior. Some Americans believe our country is misspelled and is in Europe someplace. New Zealand is confusing to the yanks as well, most would fail to point it out on the Atlas. So for the uninformed , it lies to the east of Australia, and is the second greatest sheep producing country in the world after China. The people there are very nice; particularly a sweet and charming lady blogger I know who lives in Auckland. New Zealand is also well known for the quality of their Bouncers supplied to the Australian Club scenario.
It is a very sombre day and it has begun to rain, I have since returned from the garden after hand feeding a family of magpies with chopped bacon, also the veggies are coming along nicely now the rabbit from next has been deported.
Rosemary and I have G/ Daughters Tamara 17 and Jacinta 15 staying over Easter and today, We love them lots.
Looking out of my window I am watching the rain bucketing down, it seems a dismal day, but it should not affect the revellers as the statewide club infrastructure will be gladly helping itself to this annual Bonanza and cash registers will ring continuously until late in the day.
Remember. Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
Have a wonderful day,....Vest.... Back soon.
Thursday, 21 April 2011
The Queens Birthday, Today. And other happenings to follow.
Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth The second , turns 85 today 21st April 2011.
This no doubt will confuse many colonials who celebrate her birthday at umpteen other dates..
My local Bank The 'St George Bank', were confused a couple of years back when I sent them a "Happy St Georges day" greeting on April 23rd.....St George being the patron Saint of England.
Tomorrow is good Friday. Among other things like hot cross buns and the pubs closing early, it is a time when Fishmongers increase their prices by one hundred per cent.
Saturday will be when the more Pius people (with lots of loot)will deem it suitable to attend the Royal Easter show in Sydney.
Easter Monday the 25th April will coincide with ANZAC Day. Australia and New Zealand Equivalent to that of The U/K's Remembrance Day (nearest Sunday to Nov 11,) and Americas Memorial day, The last Monday in May,?
Up to now I have no plans for Anzac Day, It seems most of my remaining five - older associates, older than my 84.75 years are far too wobbly to attend the ceremonies and that which follows, A twelve hour traditional booze up and its consequential results. However, Tuesday will be a public holiday, no specific title but temporarily, we could refer to it as recovery day.
Happy Easter Everyone....from Rosemary Myself and Family.... Back soon.
This no doubt will confuse many colonials who celebrate her birthday at umpteen other dates..
My local Bank The 'St George Bank', were confused a couple of years back when I sent them a "Happy St Georges day" greeting on April 23rd.....St George being the patron Saint of England.
Tomorrow is good Friday. Among other things like hot cross buns and the pubs closing early, it is a time when Fishmongers increase their prices by one hundred per cent.
Saturday will be when the more Pius people (with lots of loot)will deem it suitable to attend the Royal Easter show in Sydney.
Easter Monday the 25th April will coincide with ANZAC Day. Australia and New Zealand Equivalent to that of The U/K's Remembrance Day (nearest Sunday to Nov 11,) and Americas Memorial day, The last Monday in May,?
Up to now I have no plans for Anzac Day, It seems most of my remaining five - older associates, older than my 84.75 years are far too wobbly to attend the ceremonies and that which follows, A twelve hour traditional booze up and its consequential results. However, Tuesday will be a public holiday, no specific title but temporarily, we could refer to it as recovery day.
Happy Easter Everyone....from Rosemary Myself and Family.... Back soon.
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
Your shower could be a health Hazard. (This will please a few people I know).
The Dirty Truth About Your Shower Water
Research presented at the American Chemical Society in 1986 demonstrated that showering leads to greater exposure to toxic chemicals in tap water than drinking the water does.
The risks of chlorine exposure are serious -- including, but not limited to...
In a recent article in The American Journal of Public Health, chlorine was linked to measurable increases in certain types of cancer. The article also reported that up to 2/3 of our harmful exposure to chlorine is through absorption by the skin during showering.
Even if you can't detect the presence of chlorine in your water via smell or taste, that doesn't mean you're safe from the consequence of exposure. Chlorine exposure can be especially harmful for individuals with pre-existing conditions such as sinus conditions, allergies, skin rashes, emphysema and asthma.
Got Chloroform? The most current findings from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicate that virtually every home has a detectable level in the air of chloroform gas -- a derivative of chlorine and a known carcinogen -- due to chlorine and showering. Anyone who showers regularly should be concerned about the dangers of chlorine exposure, but especially those who suffer from dry and irritated skin; damaged and brittle hair; flaky or itchy scalp; or redness and burning of the eyes.
Dr. John Andelman, Ph.D., says the dangers of exposure to chlorine during showers via absorption through the skin as well as inhalation cannot be overstated. Andelman is especially concerned with the high concentrations of chlorine and synthetic chemicals that can enter the body this way.
Experts used to believe that ingestion was the primary method of chlorine intake, but new studies show that inhalation and skin exposure intake are even higher. One of the most prevalent forms of chlorine taken in through inhalation is chloroform. Remember, chloroform is a carcinogen, and it's also linked to excessive free radical formation, cell mutation, and the oxidation of cholesterol.
As Dr. Mercola explains, when we inhale chloroform, it goes directly into our bloodstreams without any kind of preliminary detoxification. So unless you are regularly taking minute-long showers in cold water, "your body is like a sponge for these airborne toxins every second you spend in the shower," says Mercola. How to Protect Yourself from the Hazards of Chlorine Obviously, avoiding showers altogether is not an option. There's a far better (and simpler) solution -- and that is ... to get the chlorine out of your water. The best way to eliminate chlorine and its hazardous derivatives from your water supply is to install a shower filter.
These filters are widely available and easy to use. They attach directly to the faucet, and are capable of removing not only chlorine but also other chemicals such as water-soluble lead, mercury, nickel, chromium, iron, and other metals. These filters remove more contaminants than any other method, and also enhance the water's pH balance.
The best way to protect your body -- inside and out -- from the chemicals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that you are exposed to when showering in water drawn from the municipal water supply is by using a filter.
Vest Say's Better still... If you own your home and it is a single dwelling, Acquiring permission to install a new type high tech rain water tank could be your best option. Not only is it encouraged by local government bodies,; there are subsidies offered by some councils . This would mean in some cases a dual system of plumbing. The municipal mains (chlorine) being used principally for toilet flushing and both laundry and house cleaning, leaving the tank water for showers, dish washing and rinsing and most importantly cooking and drinking water accessed from an under sink filter or a couple of filter jugs or similar adjacent to the Kitchen sink. The water is then boiled and refrigerated and can be used for both cooking or as a refreshing drink. I personally drink on average 1.5 litres of this water each day. that is why I am peaking 85 and have not yet lost my marbles,
The oddity is, that most plumbing conversions nowadays use dual water supplies for the opposite reason that Ihave just mentioned.
Ignorance is bliss.
Back later....Vest.
A clear body plus a clear mind. "go for it".
Vest .....Back soon.
The risks of chlorine exposure are serious -- including, but not limited to...
Even if you can't detect the presence of chlorine in your water via smell or taste, that doesn't mean you're safe from the consequence of exposure. Chlorine exposure can be especially harmful for individuals with pre-existing conditions such as sinus conditions, allergies, skin rashes, emphysema and asthma.
Experts used to believe that ingestion was the primary method of chlorine intake, but new studies show that inhalation and skin exposure intake are even higher. One of the most prevalent forms of chlorine taken in through inhalation is chloroform. Remember, chloroform is a carcinogen, and it's also linked to excessive free radical formation, cell mutation, and the oxidation of cholesterol.
As Dr. Mercola explains, when we inhale chloroform, it goes directly into our bloodstreams without any kind of preliminary detoxification. So unless you are regularly taking minute-long showers in cold water, "your body is like a sponge for these airborne toxins every second you spend in the shower," says Mercola.
These filters are widely available and easy to use. They attach directly to the faucet, and are capable of removing not only chlorine but also other chemicals such as water-soluble lead, mercury, nickel, chromium, iron, and other metals. These filters remove more contaminants than any other method, and also enhance the water's pH balance.
The best way to protect your body -- inside and out -- from the chemicals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that you are exposed to when showering in water drawn from the municipal water supply is by using a filter.
Monday, 18 April 2011
Saturday's Big Wet...PETA again...And another Teaser
....... OUR annual water bill arrived today, $348-00 . Now tell me ex pommies don't shower too often.
After a rural English life, my encounter with a shower and hard yellow laundry soap nightly at my boarding school, in all weathers, set my standards for hygiene. only Tiny Tim tripping through the tulips would beat that, However, that was back in the thirties, when toothbrushes and frequent bathing was considered kinky. Oh I nearly forgot, on Saturday the Central coast and Sydney had the Wettest day for ten years so I have been led to believe.
We went to the Club Saturday despite the rain; stayed for 4 plus hours, good entertainment, Tony Remedios and the FAB FOUR Beatles tribute; great stuff.( Bob Our President, listen mate, We want then here more often).
Beware if you live near my place of abode, Tonight Mc Farlanes lantern will waxeth brightly, fortunately it is not the weekend and the howling loonies will have work commitments on their minds or maybe dole cheques............
P E T A.
After a rural English life, my encounter with a shower and hard yellow laundry soap nightly at my boarding school, in all weathers, set my standards for hygiene. only Tiny Tim tripping through the tulips would beat that, However, that was back in the thirties, when toothbrushes and frequent bathing was considered kinky. Oh I nearly forgot, on Saturday the Central coast and Sydney had the Wettest day for ten years so I have been led to believe.
We went to the Club Saturday despite the rain; stayed for 4 plus hours, good entertainment, Tony Remedios and the FAB FOUR Beatles tribute; great stuff.( Bob Our President, listen mate, We want then here more often).
Beware if you live near my place of abode, Tonight Mc Farlanes lantern will waxeth brightly, fortunately it is not the weekend and the howling loonies will have work commitments on their minds or maybe dole cheques............
P E T A.
THEY oppose kids keeping goldfish. They oppose people riding horses. They even oppose blind people using guide dogs.
But who would have thought that some so-called animal rights groups would end up promoting animal cruelty?
Back off PETA!!
That is exactly what has happened with the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) protests calling for an immediate ban to mulesing.
It is not the first time this organisation has been on the absurd side of an argument.
The reason for mulesing is simple - it prevents the sheep from being killed by flesh-eating maggots.
Our merino sheep were developed through selective breeding, some time around 1870 - about the same time the blowfly made it here from South Africa.
The folds in the breach of the merino's skin together with the introduction of the blowfly became a lethal combination, creating a new disease: flystrike, where the folds in the skin become infested with maggots and the sheep dies a slow and painful death.
That's why mulesing was first introduced. Removing some of the wool and skin around the breach prevents the sheep being eaten alive. Farmers don't enjoy doing it, but the alternative is far worse.
The American-based organisation PETA knew that Australian industry had agreed to a 2011 phase-out of the practice to provide time to develop alternatives to mulesing.
Some of the alternatives being developed have involved clips, sprays and selective breeding. But then earlier this year PETA decided to embark on a campaign which, if successful, will only cause more sheep to die through flystrike.
They called for mulesing to be banned immediately. Then they went to different retailers around the world and tried to talk them into boycotting Australian wool because we had not met our 2011 deadline.
That's right. PETA complained that a 2011 deadline had not been met. Industry is confident it is on track to have alternatives in place for 2011. That allows us to work towards improving animal welfare while still supplying the best quality wool in the world. In the meantime, extremist organisations should drop their attacks on Aussie farmers.
If PETA had its way and wool growers stopped mulesing today, we'd see an immediate rise in the number of sheep dying through flystrike. It's yet another case of extremists harming the cause they claim to support.
Foot in mouth PETA Protesters have enough problems to follow up within the North American sector of their operations, cruelty within their Zoos and circuses, the problem of the clubbing of harp seals, the KFC Chicken slaughter methods just to name a few.
I suggest PETA concentrate on the stinking mess in their own stuffed up continent, like curbing the activities of the raving loonies who hunt animals for fun. I suppose the answer made by a Sth Carolina cab driver to me back a bit in 65 was when its Quiet on Sundays its coon shooting time.
So why is Australia copping all this Shite. Australia is the third largest Sheep producer in our world, China is the largest and New Zealand the 2nd largest.
Australia is 'Not' the only country involved in this 'Mulesing ' thingy or haven't the PETA Loonies travelled further than OZ.
Mulesing. You could describe it as an equal to a tetanus shot or a cholera or yellow fever inoculation ( I have had a few) and they can be painful for a while , but you know you are not going to catch that dreaded lergy, and as for the sheep an ass full of maggots which is the choice of PETA for our Australian Sheep. Are these PETA Ites; Seventh day wonders as well?
I suggest that PETA travel to China to take a dekko at what is happening there. but most US Presidents would soon drop the lid on that Idea , "Can't antagonize the yellow hordes, never know what might happen".
But who would have thought that some so-called animal rights groups would end up promoting animal cruelty?
Back off PETA!!
That is exactly what has happened with the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) protests calling for an immediate ban to mulesing.
It is not the first time this organisation has been on the absurd side of an argument.
The reason for mulesing is simple - it prevents the sheep from being killed by flesh-eating maggots.
Our merino sheep were developed through selective breeding, some time around 1870 - about the same time the blowfly made it here from South Africa.
The folds in the breach of the merino's skin together with the introduction of the blowfly became a lethal combination, creating a new disease: flystrike, where the folds in the skin become infested with maggots and the sheep dies a slow and painful death.
That's why mulesing was first introduced. Removing some of the wool and skin around the breach prevents the sheep being eaten alive. Farmers don't enjoy doing it, but the alternative is far worse.
The American-based organisation PETA knew that Australian industry had agreed to a 2011 phase-out of the practice to provide time to develop alternatives to mulesing.
Some of the alternatives being developed have involved clips, sprays and selective breeding. But then earlier this year PETA decided to embark on a campaign which, if successful, will only cause more sheep to die through flystrike.
They called for mulesing to be banned immediately. Then they went to different retailers around the world and tried to talk them into boycotting Australian wool because we had not met our 2011 deadline.
That's right. PETA complained that a 2011 deadline had not been met. Industry is confident it is on track to have alternatives in place for 2011. That allows us to work towards improving animal welfare while still supplying the best quality wool in the world. In the meantime, extremist organisations should drop their attacks on Aussie farmers.
If PETA had its way and wool growers stopped mulesing today, we'd see an immediate rise in the number of sheep dying through flystrike. It's yet another case of extremists harming the cause they claim to support.
Foot in mouth PETA Protesters have enough problems to follow up within the North American sector of their operations, cruelty within their Zoos and circuses, the problem of the clubbing of harp seals, the KFC Chicken slaughter methods just to name a few.
I suggest PETA concentrate on the stinking mess in their own stuffed up continent, like curbing the activities of the raving loonies who hunt animals for fun. I suppose the answer made by a Sth Carolina cab driver to me back a bit in 65 was when its Quiet on Sundays its coon shooting time.
So why is Australia copping all this Shite. Australia is the third largest Sheep producer in our world, China is the largest and New Zealand the 2nd largest.
Australia is 'Not' the only country involved in this 'Mulesing ' thingy or haven't the PETA Loonies travelled further than OZ.
Mulesing. You could describe it as an equal to a tetanus shot or a cholera or yellow fever inoculation ( I have had a few) and they can be painful for a while , but you know you are not going to catch that dreaded lergy, and as for the sheep an ass full of maggots which is the choice of PETA for our Australian Sheep. Are these PETA Ites; Seventh day wonders as well?
I suggest that PETA travel to China to take a dekko at what is happening there. but most US Presidents would soon drop the lid on that Idea , "Can't antagonize the yellow hordes, never know what might happen".
Vest...Daily Gaggle.com
Now the Teaser.
A school teacher had exactly $100-00, (One hundred Dollars) to provide exactly 100 prizes for exactly 100 students.
The prize categories were of $5-00. Also $1-00. and for the not too smart just Five Cents.
Question is:- How many of each prize category?..............(You must use all of the money for the exact number of prizes)
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Have an enjoyable working week, Vest.... Back soon.
Saturday, 16 April 2011
Middle East Hal Al Diners to Feast On Australian Camel Meat.
An Egyptian businessman plans to build an abattoir in South Australia to export Camel meat to the Middle East
Meat importer Magdiens Australia owner Magdy El Ashram, said the abattoir would create 250 jobs and a 60 Million - a - year industry. "It's a win - win situation -- everyone is going to benefit" he said.
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However, it has not been disclosed how the Camels will be slaughtered, such as the methods employed in the Middle East. The inhumane methods of slaughtering animals in the Middle East is well documented, and can be researched by using your PC. Having done this myself I was horrified by the brutality to these animals prior to being killed. I intend to keep an eye on what may transpire when these Camels are slaughtered in South Australia. There can be little doubt that the people employed at the abattoir will be of the Muslim Faith who will finalise the lives of these Camels, But "How" is the big question, will the Muslim traditionalists succumb to Aussie rules or have their own sordid way?
Vest....
What are you having for dinner today? WE are having Mixed Veggies, Broccoli, Potatoes and T/bone
Steaks.
Spellcheck is stuffed.
Australian feral Camel
| Australian Feral Camel | |
|---|---|
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| Dromedary, Camelus dromedarius, the species of the Australian Feral Camel | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Artiodactyla |
| Family: | Camelidae |
| Genus: | Camelus |
| Species: | Camelus dromedarius |
| Binomial name | |
| Camelus dromedarius Linnaeus, 1758 | |
Many different types and breeds of camels were brought into Australia, but most were from India. They included the large, fleece-bearing, two-humped Bactrian camel of China and Mongolia, the elite Bishari riding camel of North Africa and Arabia, the pedigreed Bikaneri war camel of Rajasthan in India, and the powerful, freight-carrying lowland Indian camel, capable of moving huge loads of up to 800 kg or 1,764 lb.
The feral dromedary camels found in Australia are a mix of these breeds but can be split into two types: a slender riding form and a heavier pack animal.
Thousands of camels were imported between 1840 and 1907 to open up the arid areas of central and western Australia. They were used for riding, and as draught and pack animals for exploration and construction of rail and telegraph lines; they were also used to supply goods to remote mines and settlements.
Thursday, 14 April 2011
Ghosts from Christmas Past. or "Hallo Sailor"..
I recently received an email from a former crew member of the WW2 Battleship HMS King George V which I also served on.
Not that I remember the Guy but apparently he was full of criticism, with regard to several posts I have done in the past.
Actually trying to communicate with the U/K Assoc was difficult during the past seven years or so , due to most of the U/K Assoc members being GA Ga and not into cyber communication.
It seemed,during this period the U/K Assoc was too busy feeling sorry for themselves, whereas our more happy go lucky Aussie ex Poms of the KGV Assoc ,during several pissy arsed gatherings each year really enjoyed ourselves, also during a weeks holiday together combining our annual gathering and AGM
I am wondering was the following post the one which may have offended him. If so, too bad.
Not that I remember the Guy but apparently he was full of criticism, with regard to several posts I have done in the past.
Actually trying to communicate with the U/K Assoc was difficult during the past seven years or so , due to most of the U/K Assoc members being GA Ga and not into cyber communication.
It seemed,during this period the U/K Assoc was too busy feeling sorry for themselves, whereas our more happy go lucky Aussie ex Poms of the KGV Assoc ,during several pissy arsed gatherings each year really enjoyed ourselves, also during a weeks holiday together combining our annual gathering and AGM
I am wondering was the following post the one which may have offended him. If so, too bad.
Thursday, 8 December 2005
FOR MY RELATIVES FRIENDS AND OLD SHIPMATES OVERSEAS HAVE A JOYFUL CHRISTMAS
PLEASE feel free to comment, get it off your chest before the year runs out, about anything you wish to say. NO DELETIONS UNLESS THEY ARE OBSCENE.
VEST: I would like to say hello to my OLD shipmates of the HMS King George V assoc in the U/K to whom I will send a new JLS pen to replace their misplaced one ; should they comment here. We of the assoc in Australia have recently returned from a hilarious holiday in Coffs Harbour, going wild and enjoying life to the full, (Read your news letter)My beautiful Lady and myself are sailing down to Tasmania mid Jan, those of you who haven't yet lost their marbles will remember our ship going there Jan-8-46, and the great reception we had from the locals.
Reading your news letters really has me wondering what your domestic lives entail, as your assoc annual meanderings appear to be in need of a vitality boost, your several minor adventures were mostly centred around boring venues; unctuous church services and retiring to your beds at 9PM, "How Frightfully Exciting". It also seems that, our Assoc in the UK is lacking in leadership, or is it that the 'Lord of the Manor come Village Squire Kow Towing Syndrome' is still prevalent among you. "I say, you old English chappies" "Do you have to have a senior officer not of our ships company to lead you". BTW if the rude old Chancre bosun I spoke to over a year ago is still around, please would you say "Thank you" for the 'J L Spencer book you asked for free gratis that I sent you.
VEST: I would like to say hello to my OLD shipmates of the HMS King George V assoc in the U/K to whom I will send a new JLS pen to replace their misplaced one ; should they comment here. We of the assoc in Australia have recently returned from a hilarious holiday in Coffs Harbour, going wild and enjoying life to the full, (Read your news letter)My beautiful Lady and myself are sailing down to Tasmania mid Jan, those of you who haven't yet lost their marbles will remember our ship going there Jan-8-46, and the great reception we had from the locals.
Reading your news letters really has me wondering what your domestic lives entail, as your assoc annual meanderings appear to be in need of a vitality boost, your several minor adventures were mostly centred around boring venues; unctuous church services and retiring to your beds at 9PM, "How Frightfully Exciting". It also seems that, our Assoc in the UK is lacking in leadership, or is it that the 'Lord of the Manor come Village Squire Kow Towing Syndrome' is still prevalent among you. "I say, you old English chappies" "Do you have to have a senior officer not of our ships company to lead you". BTW if the rude old Chancre bosun I spoke to over a year ago is still around, please would you say "Thank you" for the 'J L Spencer book you asked for free gratis that I sent you.
In the wash up I feel you old guys in the U/K need a push in the right direction, but never mind; not long to go now; pray hard, I recommend you click on to , www.afterlifecommunicationresearch.com For your next annual vacation. (just kidding) vest, www.dailygaggle.blogspot.com.
Sunday, 10 April 2011
Just an ordinary week of events. Sort of.
It is Sunday evening and piddling with rain after a warm and windy day of mainly sunshine preceded by a chilly night.
Autumn (Fall) is a period of mixed blessings; weather wise within my segment of the OZ continent, a trifle different from the interior far beyond the black stump where it either rains or mostly doesn't.
The patch of grass(weeds) on our frontage has been neglected due to when it could be done being out of favour to more important happenings, it being Sunday it was scheduled to be cut tomorrow; but the road looking like Chalgrove brook its hardly likely to happen.
According to my medical Appointments The 24th Easter day is my next; another cock up by Bureaucrats. BTW I feel fine but still get this weird throbbing in my head and occasional headaches, and I can assure you it has nothing to do with those absurd assumptions for which I can vouch for ended quite some time in the past.
Nearest and dearest has popped out to the club for the Weekly Raffle of mainly dead animal (meat) and other Miscellaneous goods, this past Friday She won a huge basket of Easter eggs and a fluffy Bunny.
Last night we went to the club for the show, it had been five weeks? since the last, 'The Roy Orbison show' Which went down well. however, last nights debacle (I'm getting old) was noticeable by the lack of applause for the 'Fleetwood Mac' tribute. To some it was appealing but to 75% of the audience of 65-85 age group it was appalling, I knew she was singing ; "But What"? To me an ex Waltz and Tango person it sounded obscene.
If you remember me mentioning the white rabbit from next door eventually being captured after being allowed to escape and decimate my veggie patch, Its proud owners now by default are my Gr/Daughters who live about 3 klms hence have announced the arrival of Octuplet bunnies? I believe the bucking bunny is named Speedy Gonzalez. Just thinking it took my Rosemary thirteen years to hatch a brood of five sons. Mind you I was at sea a lot during those years.
Joke of the week:
A man who had worked and saved hard all of his life told his wife that he wanted all of his money to be buried with him when he died to spend in the after life.
His wife with Christian principles agreed and promised she would definitely fulfil his wishes.
When her husband died she was sat near his coffin dressed in black and when the funeral service was over she passed a large package into his coffin, whereupon a friend said "I see you kept your promise as a Christian woman'
"I certainly did, I could not go back on a promise"
Her friend said "You mean all of that money is being buried with him'
"It sure is" the wife said. "I got it altogether, put it into my account, and wrote him a cheque....If he can cash it, then he can spend it.
It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not strive as well as pray.
PS, 7-30pm Rosemary is home having won $50-00 on the pokies and four large T/Bone steaks. Hmm.
Enjoy the forthcoming working week.
Vest.... Back soon.
Autumn (Fall) is a period of mixed blessings; weather wise within my segment of the OZ continent, a trifle different from the interior far beyond the black stump where it either rains or mostly doesn't.
The patch of grass(weeds) on our frontage has been neglected due to when it could be done being out of favour to more important happenings, it being Sunday it was scheduled to be cut tomorrow; but the road looking like Chalgrove brook its hardly likely to happen.
According to my medical Appointments The 24th Easter day is my next; another cock up by Bureaucrats. BTW I feel fine but still get this weird throbbing in my head and occasional headaches, and I can assure you it has nothing to do with those absurd assumptions for which I can vouch for ended quite some time in the past.
Nearest and dearest has popped out to the club for the Weekly Raffle of mainly dead animal (meat) and other Miscellaneous goods, this past Friday She won a huge basket of Easter eggs and a fluffy Bunny.
Last night we went to the club for the show, it had been five weeks? since the last, 'The Roy Orbison show' Which went down well. however, last nights debacle (I'm getting old) was noticeable by the lack of applause for the 'Fleetwood Mac' tribute. To some it was appealing but to 75% of the audience of 65-85 age group it was appalling, I knew she was singing ; "But What"? To me an ex Waltz and Tango person it sounded obscene.
If you remember me mentioning the white rabbit from next door eventually being captured after being allowed to escape and decimate my veggie patch, Its proud owners now by default are my Gr/Daughters who live about 3 klms hence have announced the arrival of Octuplet bunnies? I believe the bucking bunny is named Speedy Gonzalez. Just thinking it took my Rosemary thirteen years to hatch a brood of five sons. Mind you I was at sea a lot during those years.
Joke of the week:
A man who had worked and saved hard all of his life told his wife that he wanted all of his money to be buried with him when he died to spend in the after life.
His wife with Christian principles agreed and promised she would definitely fulfil his wishes.
When her husband died she was sat near his coffin dressed in black and when the funeral service was over she passed a large package into his coffin, whereupon a friend said "I see you kept your promise as a Christian woman'
"I certainly did, I could not go back on a promise"
Her friend said "You mean all of that money is being buried with him'
"It sure is" the wife said. "I got it altogether, put it into my account, and wrote him a cheque....If he can cash it, then he can spend it.
It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not strive as well as pray.
PS, 7-30pm Rosemary is home having won $50-00 on the pokies and four large T/Bone steaks. Hmm.
Enjoy the forthcoming working week.
Vest.... Back soon.
Saturday, 9 April 2011
Who will be the first clever person to answer this 'Question'
An Arab Sheik tells his two sons to race their camels to a distant city to see who will inherit his fortune.
The one whose camel is the slowest will win.
The brothers, Cannot figure out how they can have a fair race under that condition.
After wandering aimlessly for days, they ask a wise man for advice (hard to find in camel land with literacy only 40 .per cent).
However, after hearing his advice they jump onto the camels and race them as fast as they can to the distant city.
"What did the wise man say to them."?
BTW, It has nothing to do with bricking the camels as they were both female camels.
Answers please in the comment section only, will be posted on receiving a correct answer.
Vest....Back soon.
The one whose camel is the slowest will win.
The brothers, Cannot figure out how they can have a fair race under that condition.
After wandering aimlessly for days, they ask a wise man for advice (hard to find in camel land with literacy only 40 .per cent).
However, after hearing his advice they jump onto the camels and race them as fast as they can to the distant city.
"What did the wise man say to them."?
BTW, It has nothing to do with bricking the camels as they were both female camels.
Answers please in the comment section only, will be posted on receiving a correct answer.
Vest....Back soon.
Enslaved Humans.
Moses, Passover, Pharaoh
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Friday, 8 April 2011
Egypts political hype could be copied here.
Egypt, is a poor nation with a large population both rooted in rural and religious ways. Illiteracy rates exceed 40 percent.
We saw the implications of this in March, after the military junta rushed to hold a referendum on constitutional amendments, seemingly reformist, but opposed by the secularist democrats. The military and the Muslim Brotherhood backed the amendments.
The Brotherhood's slogan that voters would be obeying Allah if they voted yes, worked effectively. The amendments passed by an astounding 77 percent of the vote out of 18 million cast. (Interestingly, the military government didn't even bother to publish what exactly the amendments said before election day.
Will a non secular driven political party, for example, the Papal hailing leader and wearer of Budgie smugglers; invoke the fear of retribution in followers and take up the cry to summon the faithful to obey God or Allah at the polls here in Australia or the West?
The Muslim Brotherhood has a following of loose brained bloggers around the globe under the guise of World United bloggers, In my opinion; a bunch of latent terrorists.
Vest ....Back soon.
We saw the implications of this in March, after the military junta rushed to hold a referendum on constitutional amendments, seemingly reformist, but opposed by the secularist democrats. The military and the Muslim Brotherhood backed the amendments.
The Brotherhood's slogan that voters would be obeying Allah if they voted yes, worked effectively. The amendments passed by an astounding 77 percent of the vote out of 18 million cast. (Interestingly, the military government didn't even bother to publish what exactly the amendments said before election day.
Will a non secular driven political party, for example, the Papal hailing leader and wearer of Budgie smugglers; invoke the fear of retribution in followers and take up the cry to summon the faithful to obey God or Allah at the polls here in Australia or the West?
The Muslim Brotherhood has a following of loose brained bloggers around the globe under the guise of World United bloggers, In my opinion; a bunch of latent terrorists.
What a beautiful day it is for freedom! So far, the Egyptian people have given us a wonderful illustration of a how a peaceful revolution can be undertaken. This revolution is remarkable for several reasons; foremost is the fact it was a nonviolent revolution.
Vest ....Back soon.
Thursday, 7 April 2011
Dragons, Hearts and Disappearing Snakes. Oh and Skulls Too.(Post 777)
FIRST they were the permanent mark of the working class and then celebrities made them cool. But now it seems our love of tattoos is over.
Most Australians aged between 18 and 70, believe body art is a big turn-off.
More than half believe tattoos on the opposite sex make them less attractive.
And it seems women are more forgiving than men.
A surprising high percentage of men find tattoos on women unattractive, while a large percentage of women think that tattoos are not attractive on men.
I would be turned off ANGELINA JOLIE AND HER TATTOOS for example(if the opportunity came about)
Just who is getting their body permanently marked is changing, with tattoos beginning to appeal to a different type of person.
Once only seen on the working class, tattoos are now more liked by higher income earners, Mainly those with less responsibilities. Those seeking long term commitment would be advised to avoid these Gilded lilies and larrikins.
About 5 per cent of lower income earners think tattoos on the opposite sex are attractive compared with about 10 per cent for people earning more than they are worth.
More recently, rather than requesting the usual skulls, dragons and crosses, or the cliche of the name of a loved one, they request duplicates of star tattoos.
Over the last 10 or 20 years the quality of art has improved, there is a better product that appeals to higher tastes, mainly bored stiff loonies who fail to realise the cost of divorcing your Tatts will be tenfold the cost of getting hitched to them in the first place.
Thinking of tattooing as a career? It seems there are many opportunities to set up a Tatts business, Providing you are fully paid up and able to sustain a receding income simply for the love of your job.
The recent global recession is growing weeds over the luxury fields of wantonness and greed and the Tattooists are going to the wall in large numbers I am happy to say. Most are sweaty unwashed Bikers.
Most Australians aged between 18 and 70, believe body art is a big turn-off.
More than half believe tattoos on the opposite sex make them less attractive.
And it seems women are more forgiving than men.
A surprising high percentage of men find tattoos on women unattractive, while a large percentage of women think that tattoos are not attractive on men.
I would be turned off ANGELINA JOLIE AND HER TATTOOS for example(if the opportunity came about)
Just who is getting their body permanently marked is changing, with tattoos beginning to appeal to a different type of person.
Once only seen on the working class, tattoos are now more liked by higher income earners, Mainly those with less responsibilities. Those seeking long term commitment would be advised to avoid these Gilded lilies and larrikins.
About 5 per cent of lower income earners think tattoos on the opposite sex are attractive compared with about 10 per cent for people earning more than they are worth.
More recently, rather than requesting the usual skulls, dragons and crosses, or the cliche of the name of a loved one, they request duplicates of star tattoos.
Over the last 10 or 20 years the quality of art has improved, there is a better product that appeals to higher tastes, mainly bored stiff loonies who fail to realise the cost of divorcing your Tatts will be tenfold the cost of getting hitched to them in the first place.
Thinking of tattooing as a career? It seems there are many opportunities to set up a Tatts business, Providing you are fully paid up and able to sustain a receding income simply for the love of your job.
The recent global recession is growing weeds over the luxury fields of wantonness and greed and the Tattooists are going to the wall in large numbers I am happy to say. Most are sweaty unwashed Bikers.
I myself have no tattoos, despite my 24.5 years of Naval service. I also missed out on Carnal catarrh Too, Luckily.
'Waving Goodbye to a Thousand Flies'. By JL Spencer.
Click the Book Pic at top right for Purchase info. Vest has received more books from the publisher, and more will arrive before Easter, Email me for a Quote for a signed copy, AUSTRALIAN READERS $26..00. Overseas approx $29..00 - $31..00 only one week to go for Easter delivery.
'Waving Goodbye to a Thousand Flies'. By JL Spencer.
Click the Book Pic at top right for Purchase info. Vest has received more books from the publisher, and more will arrive before Easter, Email me for a Quote for a signed copy, AUSTRALIAN READERS $26..00. Overseas approx $29..00 - $31..00 only one week to go for Easter delivery.
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
More Aussie forces Sex Scandals.
A defence force cadet has filmed himself having sex with another cadet and broadcast it to his friends in the latest sex scandal to hit defence.
The unnamed 18-year-old female cadet at the centre of the story came forward on Tuesday as the federal police launched an investigation.
She is alleging she had consensual sex with a fellow student who, unbeknown to her, had set up webcams in the room where they were having sex.
Six others were watching the camera feed in a separate room.
Still photos were also taken and soon began circulating at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
"You see it on the TV and you read it in the papers that these things happen but until it happens to you, you don't actually believe that these things happen," the woman told Network Ten.
Academy chief Bruce Kafer said an investigation had begun.
"If the perpetrators or those alleged to have been involved are found guilty of a crime, this could result in termination of their military careers," Commodore Kafer said.
Because the college is on federal land the federal police will be involved in the investigation alongside military police who are likely to look at fraternisation laws.
This is just the latest sex scandal to hit defence with the final investigation into the activities onboard HMAS Success recently finishing.
The report said a "predatory sexual culture" existed on the ship where senior sailors engaged in alcohol-fuelled public sex acts.
In recent weeks navy chief Russ Crane has warned if the culture does not improve he will introduce breath testing of all sailors in a bid to wipe out drunkenness.
"I don't want to have to do this but it will occur if I continue to see instances of poor and inappropriate behaviour," Vice-Admiral Crane said.
Defence Minister Stephen Smith is expected to comment on the scandal on Wednesday.
Not like this during my naval carreer!!!.........Vest
The unnamed 18-year-old female cadet at the centre of the story came forward on Tuesday as the federal police launched an investigation.
She is alleging she had consensual sex with a fellow student who, unbeknown to her, had set up webcams in the room where they were having sex.
Still photos were also taken and soon began circulating at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
"You see it on the TV and you read it in the papers that these things happen but until it happens to you, you don't actually believe that these things happen," the woman told Network Ten.
Academy chief Bruce Kafer said an investigation had begun.
"If the perpetrators or those alleged to have been involved are found guilty of a crime, this could result in termination of their military careers," Commodore Kafer said.
Because the college is on federal land the federal police will be involved in the investigation alongside military police who are likely to look at fraternisation laws.
This is just the latest sex scandal to hit defence with the final investigation into the activities onboard HMAS Success recently finishing.
The report said a "predatory sexual culture" existed on the ship where senior sailors engaged in alcohol-fuelled public sex acts.
In recent weeks navy chief Russ Crane has warned if the culture does not improve he will introduce breath testing of all sailors in a bid to wipe out drunkenness.
"I don't want to have to do this but it will occur if I continue to see instances of poor and inappropriate behaviour," Vice-Admiral Crane said.
Defence Minister Stephen Smith is expected to comment on the scandal on Wednesday.
Not like this during my naval carreer!!!.........Vest
Friday, 1 April 2011
Apri !st, Easter Sunday, All fools day. But when?
NO not this year. It was way back in 1945, 66 years ago, but indelible in my mind as if it were yesterday, something you you don't wish to summon up as a recurring dream but unforgotten nevertheless.
(Google - OPERATION ICEBERG), approx ten weeks of gory death and destruction during the lead up to and including the invasion of Okinawa on April 1.
My action station on the Air defence platform - exposed to the max; up high in the ship, a dreadful job, and the only redeeming thought was that I was far too young to die.
However about 45,000 Americans died and a mere 2,500 British copped it too.
Ah well! it was not for the faint hearted , the ship and crew I was serving with had been in commission for two years at that time in question, and the average age of our crew nineteen years of age, I was just eighteen and a bit..... Great wages then, Five bob a day plus bug laden food and shelter. Those were the days!!
(Google - OPERATION ICEBERG), approx ten weeks of gory death and destruction during the lead up to and including the invasion of Okinawa on April 1.
My action station on the Air defence platform - exposed to the max; up high in the ship, a dreadful job, and the only redeeming thought was that I was far too young to die.
However about 45,000 Americans died and a mere 2,500 British copped it too.
Ah well! it was not for the faint hearted , the ship and crew I was serving with had been in commission for two years at that time in question, and the average age of our crew nineteen years of age, I was just eighteen and a bit..... Great wages then, Five bob a day plus bug laden food and shelter. Those were the days!!
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