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Oy oy oy! :-D I'm gonna have my Australian Citizenship Ceremony tomorrow on the 15th of September at 4.30pm in Sydney CBD Town Hall. It's going to be a special ceremony as we're also celebrating Australian Citizenship Day on the 17th. All in all, I'm proud to be a part of Australia :cool:, as I fell in love with this country since I came here 8 years ago in 1998. First thing that came to my mind would be Circular Quay, I have fond memories of seeing Opera House for the first time and going to and fro Manly beach, Bondi beach, Taronga Zoo, The Rocks, Royal Botanic Garden, Art Gallery of NSW etc etc. Then of course the second thing would be the friendly people here (yeah yeah, Michael Martin might be grumpy all the time but I can assure you most aren't ;P). Most are pretty laid back and easygoing, and boy you do get to know people from every nation on Earth in Sydney. Third would be the BBQ (best way to spend a weekend with friends), and the koalas, the kangaroos, wallabies, crocodiles, and Steve Irwin :rose: Lastly would be the vegemite. My first (and last) attempt in tasting vegemite ended up pretty buttery. It wasn't bad, but I wouldn't want to touch it again for no particular reason :laugh: *sigh* It felt like only days ago that I came here. Oh well, here's :beer: to all of you. :) :badger: :badger: :badger: -> pretend they're koalas
"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." - Thomas Jefferson "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin Edbert Sydney, Australia
Application for Grant of Australian Citizenship You must answer 75% (28 or more out of 37) of these questions correctly in order to qualify for Australian Citizenship 1. How many slabs can you fit in the back of a Falcon Ute while also allowing room for your cattle dog? 2. When packing an Esky do you put the ice, or the beer, in first? 3. Is the traditional Aussie Christmas dinner: a) At least two roasted meats with roast vegetables, followed by a pudding you could use as a cannonball. Also ham. In 40C heat. b) A seafood buffet followed by a barbie, with rather a lot of booze. And ham. In 40C heat. c) Both of the above, one at lunchtime and one at dinnertime. Weather continues fine. 4. How many beers in a slab? 5. You call that a knife, this is a knife. True or False? 6. Does "yeah-nah" mean a) "Yes and no" b) "Maybe" c) "Yes I understand but No I don't agree"? 7. The phrases "strewth" and "flamin' dingo" can be attributed to which TV character? a) Toadie from Neighbours b) Alf from Home & Away c) Agro from Agro's Cartoon Connection d) Sgt. Tom Croydon from Blue Heelers? 8. When cooking a barbecue do you turn the sausages a) Once or twice b) As often as necessary to cook c) After each stubby d) Until charcoal? 9. Name three of the Daddo brothers. 10. Who was the original lead singer of AC/DC? 11. Which option describes your ideal summer afternoon: a) Drinking beer at a mate's place b) Drinking beer at the beach c) Drinking beer watching the cricket/footy d) Drinking beer at a mate's place while watching the cricket before going to the beach? 12. Would you eat pineapple on pizza? Would you eat egg on a pizza? 13. How many cans of beer did David Boon consume on a plane trip from Australia to England? 14. How many stubbies is it from Brissy to the Gold Coast in a Torana travelling at 120km/h? 15. Who are Scott and Charlene? 16. How do you apply your tomato sauce to a pie? a) Squirt and spread with finger b) Sauce injection straight into the middle? 17. If the police raided your home would you: a) Allow them to rummage through your personal items b) Phone up the nearest talkback radio shock jock and complain c) Put a written complaint in to John Howard and hope that he answers it personally? 18. Which Australian Prime Minister held the world record for drinking a yardie full of beer the fastest? 19. Have you ever had/do you have a mullet? 20. Thongs are: a) Skimpy underwear b) Casual footwear c) They're called jandals, bro? 21.
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Quiet, kiwi. Don't you have some sheep that need attending or something?
cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
:laugh: Reminds me of an old joke: An Australian ventriloquist visiting New Zealand walks into a small town and sees a local sitting on his porch patting his dog. He figures he'll have a little fun. Ventriloquist: "G'day Mate! Good looking dog, mate. Mind if I speak to him?" New Zealander: "The dog doesn't talk, you stupid Aussie." Ventriloquist: "Hey dog, how's it going old mate?" Dog: "Doin' alright." New Zealander: (extreme look of shock) Ventriloquist: "Is this Kiwi your owner?", pointing at New Zealander Dog: "Yep" Ventriloquist: "How does he treat you?" Dog: "Real good. He walks me twice a day, feeds me great food, and takes me to the lake once a week to play." New Zealander: (look of disbelief) Ventriloquist: "Mind if I talk to your horse?" New Zealander: "Uh, the horse doesn't talk either...I think." Ventriloquist: "Hey horse, how's it going?" Horse: "Cool." New Zealander: (extreme look of shock) Ventriloquist: "Is this your owner?" (pointing at New Zealander) Horse: "Yep" Ventriloquist: "How's he treat you?" Horse: "Pretty good, thanks for asking. He rides me regularly, brushes me down often, and keeps me in the barn to protect me from the elements." New Zealander: (total look of amazement) Ventriloquist: "Mind if I talk to your sheep?" New Zealander: "The sheep's a liar.
"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." - Thomas Jefferson "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin Edbert Sydney, Australia
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Application for Grant of Australian Citizenship You must answer 75% (28 or more out of 37) of these questions correctly in order to qualify for Australian Citizenship 1. How many slabs can you fit in the back of a Falcon Ute while also allowing room for your cattle dog? 2. When packing an Esky do you put the ice, or the beer, in first? 3. Is the traditional Aussie Christmas dinner: a) At least two roasted meats with roast vegetables, followed by a pudding you could use as a cannonball. Also ham. In 40C heat. b) A seafood buffet followed by a barbie, with rather a lot of booze. And ham. In 40C heat. c) Both of the above, one at lunchtime and one at dinnertime. Weather continues fine. 4. How many beers in a slab? 5. You call that a knife, this is a knife. True or False? 6. Does "yeah-nah" mean a) "Yes and no" b) "Maybe" c) "Yes I understand but No I don't agree"? 7. The phrases "strewth" and "flamin' dingo" can be attributed to which TV character? a) Toadie from Neighbours b) Alf from Home & Away c) Agro from Agro's Cartoon Connection d) Sgt. Tom Croydon from Blue Heelers? 8. When cooking a barbecue do you turn the sausages a) Once or twice b) As often as necessary to cook c) After each stubby d) Until charcoal? 9. Name three of the Daddo brothers. 10. Who was the original lead singer of AC/DC? 11. Which option describes your ideal summer afternoon: a) Drinking beer at a mate's place b) Drinking beer at the beach c) Drinking beer watching the cricket/footy d) Drinking beer at a mate's place while watching the cricket before going to the beach? 12. Would you eat pineapple on pizza? Would you eat egg on a pizza? 13. How many cans of beer did David Boon consume on a plane trip from Australia to England? 14. How many stubbies is it from Brissy to the Gold Coast in a Torana travelling at 120km/h? 15. Who are Scott and Charlene? 16. How do you apply your tomato sauce to a pie? a) Squirt and spread with finger b) Sauce injection straight into the middle? 17. If the police raided your home would you: a) Allow them to rummage through your personal items b) Phone up the nearest talkback radio shock jock and complain c) Put a written complaint in to John Howard and hope that he answers it personally? 18. Which Australian Prime Minister held the world record for drinking a yardie full of beer the fastest? 19. Have you ever had/do you have a mullet? 20. Thongs are: a) Skimpy underwear b) Casual footwear c) They're called jandals, bro? 21.
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Application for Grant of Australian Citizenship You must answer 75% (28 or more out of 37) of these questions correctly in order to qualify for Australian Citizenship 1. How many slabs can you fit in the back of a Falcon Ute while also allowing room for your cattle dog? 2. When packing an Esky do you put the ice, or the beer, in first? 3. Is the traditional Aussie Christmas dinner: a) At least two roasted meats with roast vegetables, followed by a pudding you could use as a cannonball. Also ham. In 40C heat. b) A seafood buffet followed by a barbie, with rather a lot of booze. And ham. In 40C heat. c) Both of the above, one at lunchtime and one at dinnertime. Weather continues fine. 4. How many beers in a slab? 5. You call that a knife, this is a knife. True or False? 6. Does "yeah-nah" mean a) "Yes and no" b) "Maybe" c) "Yes I understand but No I don't agree"? 7. The phrases "strewth" and "flamin' dingo" can be attributed to which TV character? a) Toadie from Neighbours b) Alf from Home & Away c) Agro from Agro's Cartoon Connection d) Sgt. Tom Croydon from Blue Heelers? 8. When cooking a barbecue do you turn the sausages a) Once or twice b) As often as necessary to cook c) After each stubby d) Until charcoal? 9. Name three of the Daddo brothers. 10. Who was the original lead singer of AC/DC? 11. Which option describes your ideal summer afternoon: a) Drinking beer at a mate's place b) Drinking beer at the beach c) Drinking beer watching the cricket/footy d) Drinking beer at a mate's place while watching the cricket before going to the beach? 12. Would you eat pineapple on pizza? Would you eat egg on a pizza? 13. How many cans of beer did David Boon consume on a plane trip from Australia to England? 14. How many stubbies is it from Brissy to the Gold Coast in a Torana travelling at 120km/h? 15. Who are Scott and Charlene? 16. How do you apply your tomato sauce to a pie? a) Squirt and spread with finger b) Sauce injection straight into the middle? 17. If the police raided your home would you: a) Allow them to rummage through your personal items b) Phone up the nearest talkback radio shock jock and complain c) Put a written complaint in to John Howard and hope that he answers it personally? 18. Which Australian Prime Minister held the world record for drinking a yardie full of beer the fastest? 19. Have you ever had/do you have a mullet? 20. Thongs are: a) Skimpy underwear b) Casual footwear c) They're called jandals, bro? 21.
Chris Maunder wrote:
Who was the original lead singer of AC/DC?
Dave Evans. I wonder how many would get that ?
Chris Maunder wrote:
Who are Scott and Charlene?
There's something I'd rather forget. Does not ever liking Neighbours add to the reasons to revoke my citizenship ?
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog
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:laugh: Reminds me of an old joke: An Australian ventriloquist visiting New Zealand walks into a small town and sees a local sitting on his porch patting his dog. He figures he'll have a little fun. Ventriloquist: "G'day Mate! Good looking dog, mate. Mind if I speak to him?" New Zealander: "The dog doesn't talk, you stupid Aussie." Ventriloquist: "Hey dog, how's it going old mate?" Dog: "Doin' alright." New Zealander: (extreme look of shock) Ventriloquist: "Is this Kiwi your owner?", pointing at New Zealander Dog: "Yep" Ventriloquist: "How does he treat you?" Dog: "Real good. He walks me twice a day, feeds me great food, and takes me to the lake once a week to play." New Zealander: (look of disbelief) Ventriloquist: "Mind if I talk to your horse?" New Zealander: "Uh, the horse doesn't talk either...I think." Ventriloquist: "Hey horse, how's it going?" Horse: "Cool." New Zealander: (extreme look of shock) Ventriloquist: "Is this your owner?" (pointing at New Zealander) Horse: "Yep" Ventriloquist: "How's he treat you?" Horse: "Pretty good, thanks for asking. He rides me regularly, brushes me down often, and keeps me in the barn to protect me from the elements." New Zealander: (total look of amazement) Ventriloquist: "Mind if I talk to your sheep?" New Zealander: "The sheep's a liar.
"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." - Thomas Jefferson "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin Edbert Sydney, Australia
strange, we have the same one about the australians...they have far mroe sheep than nz
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Quiet, kiwi. Don't you have some sheep that need attending or something?
cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
Strange isnt it, how the first course for abuse held by the ockers is to fire off a sheep comment I find your unhealthy fascination with Sheep rather quite disturbing Master Maunder. Bryce
--- To paraphrase Fred Dagg - the views expressed in this post are bloody good ones. --
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Oy oy oy! :-D I'm gonna have my Australian Citizenship Ceremony tomorrow on the 15th of September at 4.30pm in Sydney CBD Town Hall. It's going to be a special ceremony as we're also celebrating Australian Citizenship Day on the 17th. All in all, I'm proud to be a part of Australia :cool:, as I fell in love with this country since I came here 8 years ago in 1998. First thing that came to my mind would be Circular Quay, I have fond memories of seeing Opera House for the first time and going to and fro Manly beach, Bondi beach, Taronga Zoo, The Rocks, Royal Botanic Garden, Art Gallery of NSW etc etc. Then of course the second thing would be the friendly people here (yeah yeah, Michael Martin might be grumpy all the time but I can assure you most aren't ;P). Most are pretty laid back and easygoing, and boy you do get to know people from every nation on Earth in Sydney. Third would be the BBQ (best way to spend a weekend with friends), and the koalas, the kangaroos, wallabies, crocodiles, and Steve Irwin :rose: Lastly would be the vegemite. My first (and last) attempt in tasting vegemite ended up pretty buttery. It wasn't bad, but I wouldn't want to touch it again for no particular reason :laugh: *sigh* It felt like only days ago that I came here. Oh well, here's :beer: to all of you. :) :badger: :badger: :badger: -> pretend they're koalas
"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." - Thomas Jefferson "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin Edbert Sydney, Australia
Congrat's! Being new here myself I can only agree with you that it's a great place to live and am happy to hear this continue to be the case :cool:
A mum and loving it!
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Oy oy oy! :-D I'm gonna have my Australian Citizenship Ceremony tomorrow on the 15th of September at 4.30pm in Sydney CBD Town Hall. It's going to be a special ceremony as we're also celebrating Australian Citizenship Day on the 17th. All in all, I'm proud to be a part of Australia :cool:, as I fell in love with this country since I came here 8 years ago in 1998. First thing that came to my mind would be Circular Quay, I have fond memories of seeing Opera House for the first time and going to and fro Manly beach, Bondi beach, Taronga Zoo, The Rocks, Royal Botanic Garden, Art Gallery of NSW etc etc. Then of course the second thing would be the friendly people here (yeah yeah, Michael Martin might be grumpy all the time but I can assure you most aren't ;P). Most are pretty laid back and easygoing, and boy you do get to know people from every nation on Earth in Sydney. Third would be the BBQ (best way to spend a weekend with friends), and the koalas, the kangaroos, wallabies, crocodiles, and Steve Irwin :rose: Lastly would be the vegemite. My first (and last) attempt in tasting vegemite ended up pretty buttery. It wasn't bad, but I wouldn't want to touch it again for no particular reason :laugh: *sigh* It felt like only days ago that I came here. Oh well, here's :beer: to all of you. :) :badger: :badger: :badger: -> pretend they're koalas
"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." - Thomas Jefferson "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin Edbert Sydney, Australia
Congrats! Out of curiosity, what citizenship are you giving up? I have to agree on many of your points. If I wasn't married, I would be living in Australia, but in Victoria somewhere. Or Kangaroo Island. Love that place. Love lamington, wombats, and the super sweet people. Vegemite is icky though. It's kind of like boiled green peanuts, rhubarb or sour cream raisin pie--if you aren't raised on it, it is just blech.
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Josh Gray wrote:
Sydney is really an amazing and beautiful city.
Parts of it are. But then, I'm a Melbourne boy ( although more Hobart nowadays ).
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog
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Application for Grant of Australian Citizenship You must answer 75% (28 or more out of 37) of these questions correctly in order to qualify for Australian Citizenship 1. How many slabs can you fit in the back of a Falcon Ute while also allowing room for your cattle dog? 2. When packing an Esky do you put the ice, or the beer, in first? 3. Is the traditional Aussie Christmas dinner: a) At least two roasted meats with roast vegetables, followed by a pudding you could use as a cannonball. Also ham. In 40C heat. b) A seafood buffet followed by a barbie, with rather a lot of booze. And ham. In 40C heat. c) Both of the above, one at lunchtime and one at dinnertime. Weather continues fine. 4. How many beers in a slab? 5. You call that a knife, this is a knife. True or False? 6. Does "yeah-nah" mean a) "Yes and no" b) "Maybe" c) "Yes I understand but No I don't agree"? 7. The phrases "strewth" and "flamin' dingo" can be attributed to which TV character? a) Toadie from Neighbours b) Alf from Home & Away c) Agro from Agro's Cartoon Connection d) Sgt. Tom Croydon from Blue Heelers? 8. When cooking a barbecue do you turn the sausages a) Once or twice b) As often as necessary to cook c) After each stubby d) Until charcoal? 9. Name three of the Daddo brothers. 10. Who was the original lead singer of AC/DC? 11. Which option describes your ideal summer afternoon: a) Drinking beer at a mate's place b) Drinking beer at the beach c) Drinking beer watching the cricket/footy d) Drinking beer at a mate's place while watching the cricket before going to the beach? 12. Would you eat pineapple on pizza? Would you eat egg on a pizza? 13. How many cans of beer did David Boon consume on a plane trip from Australia to England? 14. How many stubbies is it from Brissy to the Gold Coast in a Torana travelling at 120km/h? 15. Who are Scott and Charlene? 16. How do you apply your tomato sauce to a pie? a) Squirt and spread with finger b) Sauce injection straight into the middle? 17. If the police raided your home would you: a) Allow them to rummage through your personal items b) Phone up the nearest talkback radio shock jock and complain c) Put a written complaint in to John Howard and hope that he answers it personally? 18. Which Australian Prime Minister held the world record for drinking a yardie full of beer the fastest? 19. Have you ever had/do you have a mullet? 20. Thongs are: a) Skimpy underwear b) Casual footwear c) They're called jandals, bro? 21.
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Application for Grant of Australian Citizenship You must answer 75% (28 or more out of 37) of these questions correctly in order to qualify for Australian Citizenship 1. How many slabs can you fit in the back of a Falcon Ute while also allowing room for your cattle dog? 2. When packing an Esky do you put the ice, or the beer, in first? 3. Is the traditional Aussie Christmas dinner: a) At least two roasted meats with roast vegetables, followed by a pudding you could use as a cannonball. Also ham. In 40C heat. b) A seafood buffet followed by a barbie, with rather a lot of booze. And ham. In 40C heat. c) Both of the above, one at lunchtime and one at dinnertime. Weather continues fine. 4. How many beers in a slab? 5. You call that a knife, this is a knife. True or False? 6. Does "yeah-nah" mean a) "Yes and no" b) "Maybe" c) "Yes I understand but No I don't agree"? 7. The phrases "strewth" and "flamin' dingo" can be attributed to which TV character? a) Toadie from Neighbours b) Alf from Home & Away c) Agro from Agro's Cartoon Connection d) Sgt. Tom Croydon from Blue Heelers? 8. When cooking a barbecue do you turn the sausages a) Once or twice b) As often as necessary to cook c) After each stubby d) Until charcoal? 9. Name three of the Daddo brothers. 10. Who was the original lead singer of AC/DC? 11. Which option describes your ideal summer afternoon: a) Drinking beer at a mate's place b) Drinking beer at the beach c) Drinking beer watching the cricket/footy d) Drinking beer at a mate's place while watching the cricket before going to the beach? 12. Would you eat pineapple on pizza? Would you eat egg on a pizza? 13. How many cans of beer did David Boon consume on a plane trip from Australia to England? 14. How many stubbies is it from Brissy to the Gold Coast in a Torana travelling at 120km/h? 15. Who are Scott and Charlene? 16. How do you apply your tomato sauce to a pie? a) Squirt and spread with finger b) Sauce injection straight into the middle? 17. If the police raided your home would you: a) Allow them to rummage through your personal items b) Phone up the nearest talkback radio shock jock and complain c) Put a written complaint in to John Howard and hope that he answers it personally? 18. Which Australian Prime Minister held the world record for drinking a yardie full of beer the fastest? 19. Have you ever had/do you have a mullet? 20. Thongs are: a) Skimpy underwear b) Casual footwear c) They're called jandals, bro? 21.
I know the answer to probably about a third of the questions. Uh...I think I shouldn't get out of Australia. They might not let me back in :)
"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." - Thomas Jefferson "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin Edbert Sydney, Australia
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Congrats! Out of curiosity, what citizenship are you giving up? I have to agree on many of your points. If I wasn't married, I would be living in Australia, but in Victoria somewhere. Or Kangaroo Island. Love that place. Love lamington, wombats, and the super sweet people. Vegemite is icky though. It's kind of like boiled green peanuts, rhubarb or sour cream raisin pie--if you aren't raised on it, it is just blech.
I've no idea why you got voted down so much. I gave you a five cause Im a super sweet person :)
leckey wrote:
what citizenship are you giving up
Australia allows dual nationality (I have two passports) depending on the Indonesian policies he way be able to keep his Indo citizenship
leckey wrote:
Vegemite is icky though. It's kind of like boiled green peanuts, rhubarb or sour cream raisin pie--if you aren't raised on it, it is just blech.
Fortunatly my parents started me young on vegimite even though niether of them ate it
Stan, I just want you to know that I still hate Kyle more than you. - Cartman in 'Trapped in the Closet'
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Oy oy oy! :-D I'm gonna have my Australian Citizenship Ceremony tomorrow on the 15th of September at 4.30pm in Sydney CBD Town Hall. It's going to be a special ceremony as we're also celebrating Australian Citizenship Day on the 17th. All in all, I'm proud to be a part of Australia :cool:, as I fell in love with this country since I came here 8 years ago in 1998. First thing that came to my mind would be Circular Quay, I have fond memories of seeing Opera House for the first time and going to and fro Manly beach, Bondi beach, Taronga Zoo, The Rocks, Royal Botanic Garden, Art Gallery of NSW etc etc. Then of course the second thing would be the friendly people here (yeah yeah, Michael Martin might be grumpy all the time but I can assure you most aren't ;P). Most are pretty laid back and easygoing, and boy you do get to know people from every nation on Earth in Sydney. Third would be the BBQ (best way to spend a weekend with friends), and the koalas, the kangaroos, wallabies, crocodiles, and Steve Irwin :rose: Lastly would be the vegemite. My first (and last) attempt in tasting vegemite ended up pretty buttery. It wasn't bad, but I wouldn't want to touch it again for no particular reason :laugh: *sigh* It felt like only days ago that I came here. Oh well, here's :beer: to all of you. :) :badger: :badger: :badger: -> pretend they're koalas
"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." - Thomas Jefferson "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin Edbert Sydney, Australia
:cool: Australia is definitely the best country in the world. And just because I live here doesn't make me biased at all :rolleyes:
Ryan
"Punctuality is only a virtue for those who aren't smart enough to think of good excuses for being late" John Nichol "Point Of Impact"
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Grew up in Mooroolbark, lived in Box Hill for a bit, etc.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog
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:cool: Australia is definitely the best country in the world. And just because I live here doesn't make me biased at all :rolleyes:
Ryan
"Punctuality is only a virtue for those who aren't smart enough to think of good excuses for being late" John Nichol "Point Of Impact"
typical aussie :doh: Bryce
--- To paraphrase Fred Dagg - the views expressed in this post are bloody good ones. --
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I've no idea why you got voted down so much. I gave you a five cause Im a super sweet person :)
leckey wrote:
what citizenship are you giving up
Australia allows dual nationality (I have two passports) depending on the Indonesian policies he way be able to keep his Indo citizenship
leckey wrote:
Vegemite is icky though. It's kind of like boiled green peanuts, rhubarb or sour cream raisin pie--if you aren't raised on it, it is just blech.
Fortunatly my parents started me young on vegimite even though niether of them ate it
Stan, I just want you to know that I still hate Kyle more than you. - Cartman in 'Trapped in the Closet'
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oh GOD theres another perfectly good human being about to be labotomised another aussie - just what the world needs....not Bryce
--- To paraphrase Fred Dagg - the views expressed in this post are bloody good ones. --
Publitor, making Pubmed easy. http://www.sohocode.com/publitorOur kids books :The Snot Goblin, and Book 2 - the Snotgoblin and Fluff
Ha ha ha ha...!! :laugh:
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Quiet, kiwi. Don't you have some sheep that need attending or something?
cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
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Congrats! Out of curiosity, what citizenship are you giving up? I have to agree on many of your points. If I wasn't married, I would be living in Australia, but in Victoria somewhere. Or Kangaroo Island. Love that place. Love lamington, wombats, and the super sweet people. Vegemite is icky though. It's kind of like boiled green peanuts, rhubarb or sour cream raisin pie--if you aren't raised on it, it is just blech.
OMG! I think you've just offended a lot of vegemite-eating, green peanut-boiling, rhubarb munching, and sour cream raisin pie-licking crowd :laugh: I have to give up my Indonesian citizenship unfortunately (see my response to Josh above for a brief history of my roots). The Indonesian goverment does not allow any other citizenship, as my grandparents also had to discard their Chinese and Dutch nationalities, I think the goverment is just jealous :laugh:. Since I've only been back there for 2 months in 8 years I figured I'd rather choose to be an Australian (and also because I love it here). Seeing how sour Australian and Indonesian relationship has been recently (Schapelle Corby, Michelle Leslie, Bali Bombing, East Timor, etc) it's quite surprising Australia still accept migrants from Indonesia (though the Koreans, Japs, and Europeans have it easier in applying for visas here).
"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." - Thomas Jefferson "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin Edbert Sydney, Australia