Previously I have shown Aussie animals and Birds(50s) PINNEDHow about some Plants? Waratah Floral Emblem of New South Wales Very beautiful in a variety of colours - including Red, Pink, Yellow and White Red being the dominant colour because birds are more attracted to red than any other colour. Grows mostly... See More » (+12)
Australia's termite eating Numbat PINNEDThere are only no more than 1000 of them left in the world. Only found in the Dryandra Woodlands, near Narrogin and the other at Perup Nature Reserve, near Manjimup. Both places in Western Australia (+5)
Two and a half hours to get these shots PINNEDSplendid Fairy Wrens are forever flitting here and there. Never being still for more than two or three seconds. Then the camera has to be pointed at them, focussed on them and the shot taken before the little blighters are out of shot. I set my... See More » (+3)
I know you all have been waiting for Gusman's Song of the DayBee Gees - Don't forget to Remember Me (1)
You scared the living daylights out of me.Have you ever used this term? What even are daylights? Daylights is an 18th century slang term for eyes. In this context; To scare (or beat) the living (an intensifier that means "very" or "real) daylights means to dish out a merciless beating or... See More »
Testing out Melbourne's public transport system.@whowasthatmaskedman @CreyvinMoorhead Bus to Glen Waverley train station. From there to Flinders Street Station, which strangely enough is on Flinders Street, Melbourne. One photo this time around. Tram to St Kilda was full. Luckily only a short... See More » (+1)
One song for Wednesday morning for you to enjoy.In 1962 Gusman was borned and The Crystals wrote a song about me He'll be a rebel and he'll never ever be any good He'll be a rebel 'cause he'll never ever do what he should But just because he won't do what everybody else does That's no reason why... See More » (1)
I think it might be time for you to have a hair cut.In 1964, the President of the UK National Federation of Hairdressers offered a free haircut to the next group to reach the top of the Pop chart. He was quoted as saying, "The Rolling Stones are the worst, one of them looks as if he's got a feather... See More » (1)
Some photos of my trip to Arthur's Seat, Mornington, VictoriaArthurs Seat in Victoria, Australia, was named in 1802 by Acting Lieutenant John Murray of the Lady Nelson. He named it after the famous hill of the same name in Edinburgh, Scotland, because the Victorian peak bore a striking resemblance to the... See More » (+5)
A great song, no matter their nationalityThe Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore - The Walker Brothers 1966 (1)
One song from Aussie band - The EasybeatsIn my opinion better than The Beatles I'll Make You Happy 1966 (1)
A couple of early observations re MelbourneYesterday I was almost caught in a rain shower. (without protection). Today I carried an umbrella. I noticed I am the only person carrying an umbrella. The shopping centre car park bays seem rather small. Even the distance between the rows of cars is... See More »
Synchronicity shows its hand againI contribute to a forum here called I Want to Play a Word Game, the game involves adding a single word to the list that is related to the previous one. Post the first word that pops into your mind when you read the previous listed word. I view this... See More »
I arrived in Melbourne without issueI have been here for 3 nights now. Everything is going swimmingly. :) My host is very easy to get along with and there have been no negative issues thus far. Early days yes, we both agree that there is no reason that my move here should not go ahead.... See More » (+6)
I am flying to Melbourne tomorrow morning - 14th AprilI booked and paid for my flight six weeks ago at a cost of $350, one way. (Economy) Checked that flight just now, 4 seats left at $1374, one way. (Economy)
Before they were the Bee Gees, they were The Rattlesnakeshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rattlesnakes_(1950s_band)
This is a great period drama movieEvery now a then a beautiful movie comes along. Widow Clicquot is one of those rarities. A period drama that tells the true story of the woman behind the world's most iconic champagne - Veuve Clicquot. The story of the Veuve Clicquot champagne family... See More » (1)
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