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Post #81 » by **BigSlam** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 7:21 pm

countryboi wrote:what the hell is HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY?

Jan 26th is Australia Day - like July 4th is the US's day.

Post #82 » by **Walt Cronkite** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 7:29 pm

WOT!? No witchetty grubs!?

countryboi · Post #83 » by **countryboi** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:23 pm

Australia Day is the official national day of Australia. Celebrated annually on 26 January, the day commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, the unfurling of the British flag at Sydney Cove and the proclamation of British sovereignty over the eastern seaboard of Australia

haha thank you wikipedia...learn something new everyday

Post #84 » by **BigSlam** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:27 pm

countryboi wrote:Australia Day is the official national day of Australia. Celebrated annually on 26 January, the day commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, the unfurling of the British flag at Sydney Cove and the proclamation of British sovereignty over the eastern seaboard of Australia

haha thank you wikipedia...learn something new everyday

It's also an awesome day to drink a copious amount of beer at your mates place as you enjoy a BBQ and the warm weather.

Post #85 » by **fatlever** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:51 pm

you aussies and your backwards southern hemisphere summers. damnit its january, dont tease me with thoughts of warm weather and BBQs.

Post #86 » by **Walt Cronkite** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:05 pm

Yea, seriously. It's NOT cool.

BTW, winter--we get it already, you're all cold and stuff. The snow was nice, but let's push ahead to spring.

freakon0mics · Post #87 » by **freakon0mics** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:31 pm

I would actually have BBQs now in Charlotte then during the summer. Summer time here gets to warm and humid. The best time to do it during the winter is after lunch and before dinner time. Just make sure everyone is in the vicinity of the grill to get some of that heat. Spring time in Charlotte is the best.

chabber · Post #88 » by **chabber** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:35 pm

I use my grill year round. Cold doesn't stop me and of course I prefer it that way as many of you know. In fact, I'm heading to the store after work for some buns/tomatoes for my hot dogs and burgers.

Going to be some good eating tonight. Hopefully followed by a good episode of Lost and a Bobcats win!

Post #89 » by **Paydro70** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 6:06 am

I don't understand how there isn't any Miranda Kerr in that collage.

Post #90 » by **BigSlam** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 4:51 am

Lets say you are drinking a mixed drink. How do you prepare it?

Personally, my method of choice is:

Ice
Booze
Mixer

Where as some of my mates go with the:

Booze
Mixer
Ice

method.

Post #91 » by **Diop** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 4:58 am

I'm definately a Ice, Booze, Mixer man.

Except when I was young teenager when it was scull as much coke out of the bottle before attempting to pour as much booze into the bottle. Was set for the night then!
Ahh to be young and stupid again

Post #92 » by **Walt Cronkite** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 4:59 am

Ice is always step one. Depends after that.

My current favorite mix:

Ice + Dry vermouth. shake, discard vemouth
Add gin. Stir. Drain to glass.
Olive.
Drink.

Post #93 » by **BigSlam** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 5:02 am

Walt Cronkite wrote:Ice is always step one. Depends after that.

My current favorite mix:

Ice + Dry vermouth. shake, discard vemouth
Add gin. Stir. Drain to glass.
Olive.
Drink.

Cronkite. Walt, Cronkite.

Post #94 » by **BigSlam** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 5:03 am

Sachmo wrote:Except when I was young teenager when it was scull as much coke out of the bottle before attempting to pour as much booze into the bottle. Was set for the night then!
Ahh to be young and stupid again

LOL!!

That's how I learnt to drink Bundy!

Post #95 » by **Walt Cronkite** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 5:05 am

BigSlam wrote:
Sachmo wrote:Except when I was young teenager when it was scull as much coke out of the bottle before attempting to pour as much booze into the bottle. Was set for the night then!
Ahh to be young and stupid again

LOL!!

That's how I learnt to drink Bundy!

edit:oh wait, what's bundy?

reedit: Aussie rum. Back to my original response of cosign just swap out bundy with many yank versions.

Post #96 » by **Diop** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 5:15 am

Bundaberg Rum, full of sugar and alcohol.

Not to be taken lightly, has been known to send some people a little crazy and very punchy.

My favourite was the Bundy OP which at 57.7% always ensured a good night

Post #97 » by **BigSlam** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 5:20 am

Sachmo wrote:My favourite was the Bundy OP which at 57.7% always ensured a good night

.....and was a lock to give you a window of about 2-5 hours that you just can't remember, but for some reason you know you had a good time.

Post #98 » by **Walt Cronkite** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 6:13 am

CHABBER- WTF ARE THE WRITERS DOING TO MY FAVORITE SHOW

Post #99 » by **BigSlam** » Sun Feb 1, 2009 10:10 pm

Anyone else watch GSP pick BJ Penn apart last night?

Post #100 » by **BigSlam** » Mon Feb 2, 2009 12:38 am

Ben Graham - the 1st Aussie ever to play in a Superbowl punting for the Cards tonight. 1st kick was a bit of a shocker. Gave the 2nd one a nice roost.

Got to root for the Cards on account of him playing.