Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
One of the problems with being Australian is trying to persuade people that we aren't a bunch of drunken louts that start fights and then collapse under a tree to get over our hangover.
It doesn't help when the wildlife confirm all the worst stereotypes.
A feral pig raids a campsite, downs 18 cans of beer, starts a fight with a cow (and loses) and collapses under a tree with a hangover.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/09/swigging-pig-hogs-18-beers
 
One of the problems with being Australian is trying to persuade people that we aren't a bunch of drunken louts that start fights and then collapse under a tree to get over our hangover.
It doesn't help when the wildlife confirm all the worst stereotypes.
A feral pig raids a campsite, downs 18 cans of beer, starts a fight with a cow (and loses) and collapses under a tree with a hangover.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/09/swigging-pig-hogs-18-beers
Thanks for the laughs this morning Dave!
 
One of the problems with being Australian is trying to persuade people that we aren't a bunch of drunken louts that start fights and then collapse under a tree to get over our hangover.
It doesn't help when the wildlife confirm all the worst stereotypes.
A feral pig raids a campsite, downs 18 cans of beer, starts a fight with a cow (and loses) and collapses under a tree with a hangover.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/09/swigging-pig-hogs-18-beers
That only happens in Adelaide, IIRC. 😁
 
One of the problems with being Australian is trying to persuade people that we aren't a bunch of drunken louts that start fights and then collapse under a tree to get over our hangover.
It doesn't help when the wildlife confirm all the worst stereotypes.
A feral pig raids a campsite, downs 18 cans of beer, starts a fight with a cow (and loses) and collapses under a tree with a hangover.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/09/swigging-pig-hogs-18-beers
Oh dear. Will that make the sausages taste of beer though?
 
  • Haha
Reactions: Clix Pix
Oh dear. Will that make the sausages taste of beer though?
Sadly, feral pigs are often so infested with parasites or infected with brucellosis that it isn't wise to eat them.
One company does capture them, keep them in a pen for 3 months before butchering them, and make some checks on the meat, but otherwise, avoid.
Camel and kangaroo meat, OTOH, is quite healthy and low fat, low cholesterol and much tastier than beef.
 
YAY! Welcome, UK, to British Summer Time! :) It really does make such a difference, having the evenings staying light for an hour longer! Most of us here in the US have been enjoying our Daylight Saving Time, too.
I really love daylights saving time! I don’t like early sunsets at all tbh. Without the clock moving forward it makes me turn on the lights too much when the sun sets early in the winter.
 
  • Like
Reactions: rm5
One of the problems with being Australian is trying to persuade people that we aren't a bunch of drunken louts that start fights and then collapse under a tree to get over our hangover.
It doesn't help when the wildlife confirm all the worst stereotypes.
A feral pig raids a campsite, downs 18 cans of beer, starts a fight with a cow (and loses) and collapses under a tree with a hangover.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/09/swigging-pig-hogs-18-beers
This merits not just the acronym "lol"; it is absolutely hilarious.

Actually, I guffawed when I read it.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Clix Pix
Sleep in? When you get older your lucky if you can sleep until 8 at the weekends.

Normally I’m awake early these days.

As for snow we get a lot less than we used to. Global warming and all that.
I've been retired for five years now (I'm 65) and I've found that my waking time seems to drift from 5 am to 8 am, cyclically, every few months; it's bizarre.
My favorite mornings are when I've listened to the blowing snow/ice against the window all night, getting up at six and fixing a coffee (rarely) or hot chocolate (usually), and watching the local news traffic reports in my robe and bunny slippers. I may be some kind of sadist. But it makes me Happy. :)
 
  • Like
Reactions: Scepticalscribe
Hehe, I'm really more of a cat person, but I approve of this:

Screenshot 2025-04-01 at 08.37.57.png
 
Agh! I'm a Cockerpoo, of all the dogs to be...

Righto I'm now going to ignore all commands, run round the house all over the furniture, endlessly bark for no apparent reason, refuse all attempts at recall, chase a few runners and develop doggy hypochondria to the point that I'll beggar my poor owners with endless vet bills...
 
Being a Golden Retriever rather suits me, as I'm definitely good at retrieving information! I also like their lovely golden color and wonderful disposition. I'm also rather fond of Corgis, as one of my best friends had one or more most of her life. They're delightful!

However, as I said in another thread, if I were to be reborn as a dog, I really wanna be an Afghan Hound! :)
 
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.