Alpo Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 36 minutes ago, Linn Keller, SASS 27332, BOLD 103 said: I'm not certain but I think that flyin' camera looks like a Hasselblad. I'd cry more for breaking that camera than for getting beat up by a 'roo! Looking at that picture, that camera appears to have two lenses. Pointing at us there appears to be a lens. But there on the right, pointing at the photographer and the roo, there appears to be a telefoto lens. So, since you seem to be familiar with it, which one is the actual lens, and what is the other thing I'm seeing? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 The thing pointing at the kangaroo (silver) is the lens. The black thing pointing towards you (seemingly the top) is an open top view finder and kind of underneath that is the film advance winder. Never had the Hasselblad but used Mamiya 645 for years in my wedding photography business. At the time mine cost over $25,000 and the Hasselblad were at least twice that. Regards Gateway Kid 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted July 14 Author Share Posted July 14 Got a coupla' mates that had nights like this camping - 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Buckshot Bear Posted July 14 Author Share Posted July 14 Australian History Daily Slang - todays word is; Billy – with story to explain Teapot (In the Outback on the fire) Picture yourself in the rugged Outback, gathered around a campfire with mates, savoring the rich aroma of freshly brewed tea. But billy tea isn’t just about the beverage itself; it’s a symbol of camaraderie and timeless traditions. So grab your bush hat and prepare for an adventure into the fascinating realm of Australian slang and culture. HISTORY AND ORIGINS OF BILLY TEA Billy tea holds a rich history and deep-rooted origins in Australian culture. Dating back to the early days of colonial Australia, billy tea became a staple drink for explorers, drovers, and bushmen who needed refreshment during their relentless journeys. The term “billy” refers to a lightweight metal can or pot used for boiling water over an open fire. It was the go-to vessel for making tea in rugged outback environments where traditional teapots were impractical. As pioneers relied on this resourceful method of brewing tea, billy tea became synonymous with adventure, camaraderie, and the spirit of the Australian bush. Legend has it that swagmen (travellers carrying their belongings) would boil water in their trusty billy cans as they roamed vast landscapes seeking work and sustenance. In those times, sharing a cup of steaming billy tea around a campfire was more than just quenching one’s thirst; it fostered connection and provided comfort in an otherwise harsh environment. The tradition of billy tea grew alongside Australia’s rich pastoral history. It became an integral part of droving expeditions and stockman life as they herded livestock across vast distances. Billy can boilers often carried fragrant eucalyptus leaves or gum twigs to add extra flavor to their brews—a uniquely Australian twist on this beloved beverage. Today, while modern advancements have made boiling water easier than ever before, Australians continue to cherish the heritage of billy tea as a symbol of resilience, simplicity, and mateship. So next time you sip on your cozy cuppa down under, remember that you are carrying on a timeless tradition rooted in the tales of adventurers who found solace and companionship through their shared love for this quintessential Aussie drink. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted July 14 Share Posted July 14 Our Inuit people do something very similar when travelling. I got used to it, after seeing some of the other uses made of the pail, but it took a while! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted July 14 Author Share Posted July 14 8 minutes ago, Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 said: Our Inuit people do something very similar when travelling. I got used to it, after seeing some of the other uses made of the pail, but it took a while! That billy can looks pretty rough, I'd much prefer to use the one below especially swinging it over my head to settle the tea leaves. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted July 14 Share Posted July 14 My friends just chewed the leaves. "If you don't want them, sift the tea through your teeth!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DeaconKC Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 3 minutes ago, Buckshot Bear said: Aw crap! I just snorked coffee on that! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted July 16 Author Share Posted July 16 𝟮𝟭 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮. 1. The Australian Alps get more snow than the Swiss Alps. 2. 90% of Australians live on the coast. 3. Tasmania has the cleanest air in the world. 4. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest ecosystem in the world. It is made up of nearly 3,000 individual reefs and can be seen from space. 5. Australia has over 60 separate wine regions. 6. Fraser Island in QLD is the largest sand island in the world. 7. The Indian Pacific train has the longest straight section of train track in the world. 8. The Great Ocean Road is the world's largest war memorial. 9. 80% of Australian animals are unique to Australia. 10. Australia has the world's longest golf course measuring more than 1,350 kms long. 11. Australia is home to 21 of the world's 25 most venomous snakes. 12. It would take around 29 years to visit one new Aussie beach every day – there are 10,685 of them! 13. Australia is the 6th largest country in the world. 14. 91% of the country is covered by native vegetation. 15. 33% of Australians were born in another country. 16. Australia is the only continent in the world without an active volcano. 17. Australia is home to the longest fence in the world, the Dingo Fence. Originally built to keep dingos away from fertile land, the fence is now 5,614 km long. 18. The Australian dollar is considered to be the most advanced currency in the world – its waterproof, made of polymer and notoriously hard to counterfeit. 19. Australia is the only continent covered by a single country. 20. The world's oldest fossil was discovered in Australia – 3.4 billion years old. 21. Australia is home to more than 1,500 species of spiders. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted July 16 Author Share Posted July 16 A FIELD OF SPIDER WEBS In the Australian countryside, a phenomenon known as “spider rain” has been taking place for quite some time. The first recorded event was back in 1914, and was originally known as "angel hair" and was believed to be connected to aliens or beings from mythology. Retiree Keith Basterfield of South Australia has been studying this bizarre event for over 15-years and has noted that spider rain happens in May or August, on clear, slightly windy days just after heavy rainfall. It’s caused by baby spiders migrating for food…. So basically, when all the mosquitoes show up after a heavy rain, these little guys want to crash their party and gobble them all up. As Basterfield explains it, "They throw out a protein-based thread of spider's web from their body, they extend it into the air, the wind catches it and they take off and use it as a parachute." Basterfield added, "The web, as a protein-based thread just dissolves over time, over the next day or so. The next morning you will go out and see absolutely nothing." 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John Kloehr Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 10 minutes ago, Buckshot Bear said: 𝟮𝟭 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮. ... 9. 80% of Australian animals are unique to Australia. ... The other 20% are mostly rabbits. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted July 16 Author Share Posted July 16 11 minutes ago, John Kloehr said: The other 20% are mostly rabbits. Lol there's an estimated 200+ million of them......nothing we do seems to decimate them for long. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 Y'all need to hire a few Cajins , they will cook em , right tasty for Y'all CB 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 38 minutes ago, John Kloehr said: The other 20% are mostly rabbits. 10% rabbits, 10% feral house cats. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted July 17 Author Share Posted July 17 35 minutes ago, Alpo said: 10% rabbits, 10% feral house cats. And foxes, goats, camels, water buffalos, donkeys, horses, ferrets, deer, wild boar, ostriches....just off the top of my head. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 3 hours ago, Buckshot Bear said: A FIELD OF SPIDER WEBS In the Australian countryside, a phenomenon known as “spider rain” has been taking place for quite some time. The first recorded event was back in 1914, and was originally known as "angel hair" and was believed to be connected to aliens or beings from mythology. Retiree Keith Basterfield of South Australia has been studying this bizarre event for over 15-years and has noted that spider rain happens in May or August, on clear, slightly windy days just after heavy rainfall. It’s caused by baby spiders migrating for food…. So basically, when all the mosquitoes show up after a heavy rain, these little guys want to crash their party and gobble them all up. As Basterfield explains it, "They throw out a protein-based thread of spider's web from their body, they extend it into the air, the wind catches it and they take off and use it as a parachute." Basterfield added, "The web, as a protein-based thread just dissolves over time, over the next day or so. The next morning you will go out and see absolutely nothing." We have this in Texas The Giant Spider Web that Swallowed Up Trees in Texas 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted July 17 Author Share Posted July 17 4 hours ago, Sedalia Dave said: We have this in Texas The Giant Spider Web that Swallowed Up Trees in Texas Thanks SD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 NEVER ask a Cajin , "what be in the pot ?" just eat , ya might NOT want to know CB 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Buckshot Bear Posted July 17 Author Share Posted July 17 I bet these tasted good! SHEEP DIPPING - 1900 Vintage photo showing a flock of Riverina Peppin Merino sheep in New South Wales Australia being dipped in an arsenic solution to eradicate parasites 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Buckshot Bear Posted July 18 Author Share Posted July 18 DUFFY - GALLIPOLI -1915 NAA60 This photograph shows Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick – better known as John Simpson – leading a donkey carrying a wounded soldier through Shrapnel Gully, Gallipoli, during World War I. Nicknamed the ‘man with the donkey’, Simpson has become an iconic figure of the Gallipoli campaign, and is perhaps the best known Anzac. The ‘man with the donkey’ John Simpson was a stretcher-bearer in the 3rd Australian Field Ambulance. He came ashore during the Anzac landing of 25 April 1915 and was killed less than 3 weeks later. Simpson used donkeys to transport wounded men from the fighting in Monash Valley down to the dressing (first-aid) station at Anzac Cove. He was probably the first stretcher-bearer on Gallipoli to use a donkey to transport wounded men. The donkey used by Simpson was landed on the first day of the Gallipoli campaign, one of a number brought ashore to carry water. Simpson later used a second donkey. It is believed that Simpson called the donkey in this photograph ‘Duffy’ – although other records indicate that either this or the other donkey was known as ‘Abdul’ or ‘Murphy’. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Buckshot Bear Posted July 20 Author Share Posted July 20 The Women's Suffrage League was formed in Adelaide 20 July 1888 - a powerful political force that helped South Australia become the first in the world to grant women the vote AND the right to stand for Parliament in 1894. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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