where are you!

[lazeyjack]

thought maybe we could post where we are, here is google earth image, changed a bit since this I spose

[Bergalia]

Great new toy to play with Jack...But I don't think they work properly... I called up your first jpg and waved...but you didn't wave back :(

Oh, and your grass still needs cutting. Will pop a goat in the post.....:)

[Wynand N]

South Africa - 27, 58S / 26, 43E

[Bergalia]

South Africa - 27, 58S / 26, 43E

Is that on the left hand side of the street, or the right....:)

[Bergalia]

Sorry Stu, can't show you a Google Earth Image - every time the satellite comes low enough the locals throw stones at it...But I've posted a pic of the old homestead. TV reception is lousy - but the airconditioning is OK...

[StianM]

Great new toy to play with Jack...But I don't think they work properly... I called up your first jpg and waved...but you didn't wave back :(

Oh, and your grass still needs cutting. Will pop a goat in the post.....:)

Is that on the left hand side of the street, or the right....:)

Sorry Stu, can't show you a Google Earth Image - every time the satellite comes low enough the locals throw stones at it...But I've posted a pic of the old homestead. TV reception is lousy - but the airconditioning is OK...


My god I laught too mutch.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/stian1979/Stian.jpg

I'm here right now

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/stian1979/stian2.jpg

I will live here in 21 days if I can not get a new job here in Taiwan and is the place I used to live from the day I was born.
I shure miss the countyside and being able to just padle around among the islands in a boat. I hate Taipei, bloody cars everywhere.
If I'm staying I'm building a howercraft to use on the river

[lazeyjack]

My god I laught too mutch.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/stian1979/Stian.jpg

I'm here right now

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/stian1979/stian2.jpg

I will live here in 21 days if I can not get a new job here in Taiwan and is the place I used to live from the day I was born.
I shure miss the countyside and being able to just padle around among the islands in a boat. I hate Taipei, bloody cars everywhere.
If I'm staying I'm building a howercraft to use on the river

I wish you would try NZ, wheres that photo of you/ Max wintewr is a comin' I'll post down a 2 bar heater, just plug it into one of those electric eels we have in NSW

[Trevlyns]

Can’t help thinking that this will be a MAJOR thread - much like my fellow countryman’s (Wynand N’s) thread “where is this” (http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/showthread.php?t=17014) So I thought I’d better get my 2 new-pence/cents worth in early.

So I’m here in thumbnail 1. Yes Bergalia, that’s me (just NE of Romford) giving the thumbs up sign with a can of Belguim’s finest ale in the other. :p

But I really want to be back home (Thumbnails 2 & 3) ‘cause where I am looks like this (Thumbnail 4)

Don’t have a pic of my current dwelling but it’s much like Bergy’s one – only with central heating and double glazing.

[lazeyjack]

no kiddin Trev, Sheerness, was a place I parked my mohome (campimg car) )overnight, and had to chase this guy away with a knife, wotcha doing there?

[timgoz]

Approx. 40N/80W.

Tim

[lazeyjack]

Approx. 40N/80W.

Tim

sorry post is rejected, need google image:))

[timgoz]

I tried to save Google Sat image but could not. Right clicking did not give "save image" as an option.

The area is not much to look at from above. Mainly rural with no large bodies of water close. A few rivers & many streams though.

Tim

[Vega]

South Africa - 27, 58S / 26, 43E

Man, you live far away from the sea:(

[Vega]

Most of the time, around here;)

[longliner45]

lazy I thought you were a peacefull man ,,why do you chase people with knifes?????????longliner:)

[Frosty]

Aww-- hes always doing that.

He cant get papers deivered any more. The last paper boy hasnt recovered yet.

[lazeyjack]

lazy I thought you were a peacefull man ,,why do you chase people with knifes?????????longliner:)

well mate me like you, I defend myself, in this case was 2am, this car pulls alongside, no one else fer miles, he plays his stereo real loud, then goes away and stops not 2 feet from my door, so I grabs my knife(kitchen long, sharp big) and throw open the door(in my jocks) and leap down at his car, he went white as a sheet, now the thing is, I did not know if there were 3 of em or one of em, but I was,nt going to lay there til was too late. I have a big stick too, in Italy same thing, but I had forgot to lock door, it opened!! and a hand reached in, , I grabbed stick and leapt up , four teenagers, I bet they beat every 100m sprint record going. yepp I,m peaceful, to a point:)) trouble since those mosquitos bit me, I can no longer run, so chances of catching anyone are slender, however, the woman don;t run , so all's ok:))

[Frosty]

I would have knocked the crap out of their car before they got back.

I might even bend thier windscreen wipers, if i got very angry.

[longliner45]

we are all peacefull,,,,,its just those dumbasses wont leave us alone,longliner

[charmc]

we are all peacefull,,,,,its just those dumbasses wont leave us alone,longliner

I'll drink to that! :D :D

[charmc]

Sarasota

[lazeyjack]

Charm how the hell can a sensible person live THERE!! I drove to Orlando to look at lazydays mohomes, and Florida is one big highway!!

[Bergalia]

well mate me like you, I defend myself... and throw open the door(in my jocks) and leap down at his car, he went white as a sheet.....


You don't think it was the sight of you in your 'jocks' which scared him more than the knife.....?

[Bergalia]

Sarasota

Is Sara any relation of Minnie ?

[Trevlyns]

.....

[charmc]

I drove to Orlando to look at lazydays mohomes, and Florida is one big highway!!

Ah, Stu, so you've experienced the wonders of the infamous I-4, and the world's (so they claim) largest motorhome dealer. Fortunately, most of Florida lies outside Orlando and Kissimmee, and (so far, at least :mad: ) most of it is unpaved. I've experienced the wonders of sharing space with an alligator in the wild, eye contact with a dolphin within 1 mtr of my kayak, ... and the sight of wondrous young females adorning our beaches and the sidewalks of the banking district of downtown Miami. :D :D

[charmc]

Is Sara any relation of Minnie ?

You decide:

[Frosty]

Holy **** where is that.

There all beatifull I cant make my mind up.

[Frosty]

Hey Charmc is it true that an English accent can pull birds in USA.

Im thinking of just popping over ole chap.

Serious --is it?

[charmc]

Hey Charmc is it true that an English accent can pull birds in USA.

Im thinking of just popping over ole chap.

Serious --is it?

Yes, it's true, some think (I have no idea why :D ) "A British accent is sooooo cultured and educated" (where's Tim, I need that vomit icon).

Some of those are pretty ones too. Not very bright, though (You may not find that a problem ... :P :P )

[Frosty]

No- No- I wont find that a problem.

Wow I like the one in the middle can I have that one, The one with huge potential.

Ok so what else can I do in America if I get bored wiv em.

Mmm im sseeeriously thinking about this.

So where do I need to go to pull a decent bit of crumpet--oh --me ole chap.

You know' man to man how many gin and tonics to get into the ole sack.

[charmc]

Ok so what else can I do in America if I get bored wiv em.

You know' man to man how many gin and tonics to get into the ole sack.

Frosty, m'boy, If you get bored wiv 'em, I feel sorry for you.

A good Brit accent and some manners .... in contrast to the overly muscled ignorant louts they seem to hang with typically ... might not take any at all ... on the other hand, if a gin tonic or two is what's worked in the past, why change a good thing? :)

[Frosty]

mmm does sound good to me. Ille dig out my bermuda shorts and my Woolworths shades

Where shall I head for,, I see you are in -- wheres that --FL?

[westlawn5554X]

Holy **** where is that.

There all beatifull I cant make my mind up.

I take all and have it wrap thank you... no complain... I am that cheap because I am single...

[charmc]

Off to a conference ... hmmm, it's in Fort Lauderdale. Lots of sweet crumpets to watch on that beach, too. Oh well, when duty calls ...

[Frosty]

Oh comon westy your a student with pimples. You cant afford some class crumpet like these.

Anyway we dont know where 'FL' is yet. Hope its near America because thats where I want to go.

[lazeyjack]

Off to a conference ... hmmm, it's in Fort Lauderdale. Lots of sweet crumpets to watch on that beach, too. Oh well, when duty calls ...

a thread on Crumpet, methinks it will be frowned upon+

[StianM]

Hey Charmc is it true that an English accent can pull birds in USA.


If you look like Hugh Grant you can

[Bergalia]

Some of those are pretty ones too. Not very bright, though (You may not find that a problem ... :P :P )

Very true Charlie - he'd hate an IQ higher than his...He's already been rejected by a turnip which lives in my garden :D

[Poida]

Frosty, I reckon you would be able to pull plenty of American girls what with your experience at pulling. ;)

[westlawn5554X]

What actually u wanna pull... pls be specified your intention... after all this is an open discussion forum...:D:D:D

[westlawn5554X]

I used to be this cute ,quiet little guy..... until I listen to the pipe piper looney tune and see where I am now... in the ..... Ok forget what I had say... :(

[timgoz]

There ya go Charlie.

I'll put dibs on the short busty one in the middle.

Lazeyjack,

Should'nt of wasted a trip to Florida at a "land yacht" dealer. Doing some real camping in the Everglades or similar locale would have probably left better memories.

Tim

[westlawn5554X]

here tim collect it have a kick using it... yur truly

[Bergalia]

None of this would have happened if Jeff hadn't volunteered for the 'Rubber Wear Weekly...':mad:

[timgoz]

Thanks Westie.

Tim

[westlawn5554X]

Thanks Westie.

Tim

Nah... take it... I havent used it for ages... Buddy... :D

[charmc]

I used to be this cute ,quiet little guy..... until I ... (

started hanging out with those weirdos in Boat Design Forums! :P :P :D :D

[charmc]

Good news, swimsuits in Fort Lauderdale are getting smaller...:)

[timgoz]

Don't have a coronary Charlie! :p

Hitting the sack. Take care.

Tim

[Bergalia]

Good news, swimsuits in Fort Lauderdale are getting smaller...:)

Ah. I heard the girls were getting fatter......:)

[westlawn5554X]

Nah... actually is our shrinking eye sight ... :)

[Poida]

Never tried to post a pic before, so don't expect one.

Bugger me I think it worked.

[Bergalia]

Never tried to post a pic before...Bugger me I think it worked.


No it didn't. You've missed out Bergalia....:mad:

[Poida]

Bergalia, this is no joke, I clicked on the button that said "Country" and that's all I got. I'll have to get them to change the button to "Important Parts of the Country."

I think it would be adea to chuck in some photos of where we go boating etc. as well.

Perhaps a new thread called "Man and His Boat" you can be non sexist and say person and his/her boat if you wanted to.

At the moment I can't seem to get my camera to upload on to the 'puter.

Poida

[Trevlyns]

Never mind Poida old chap. A wise man (could it have been Bergalia?!!) once said “We are all ignorant… only on different subjects.” Computers are generally not my forte too, but I do cook a mean curry. :D

[Bergalia]

For once a sensible answer to the question...At the moment (11.20 - 8/6/07) I am passing through the town of Nowra on the NSW south coast - heading north on the Princes Highway. We - the missus, two girls and I are on our annual trip to Sydney to visit the in-laws (mine). I'm tapping away at my daughter's laptop - girls in the back deafened by ipods - and the wife snarling at fellow drivers. Will be off 'air' for a couple of days whilst I play the 'ideal son-in-law, brother-in-law, and kindly uncle....'
Am also wearing a suit...
Keep an eye on Frosty for me while I'm away....:mad:

[Poida]

Love currys Trevlyn

Post you favourite recipe.

I'll even let you start your own recipe thread.

Poida

[lazeyjack]

POI
Do stay on topic ole boy:))

[Poida]

Nice photo Lazy, how did you start out in life, a wart on a parrot's bum.:D

Just because you started the thread, does that make you thread policeman?(policeman smiley)

In fact, if you read YOUR thread properly, you will find I have only deviated from the subject "Where Are You," when answering other people's posts.

In fact I'm only deviating from the subject now in response to your post.:o

I will be in Queensland in October and I will be avoiding anybody with a parrot on their shoulder.

Poida

[bhnautika]

Ok I'll play Where, veiw ,local pub ,local beach (just kidding) but my favourite.

[lazeyjack]

wowwwwwwwwwww
Bill, can I come stay,

[lazeyjack]

ok poid, you can come stay we have a bed with no parrot

[Bergalia]

wowwwwwwwwwww
Bill, can I come stay,


Take your lawnmower Stu, his grass needs cutting too......

[bhnautika]

No problem Stu but you better hurry were thinking of moving. Max we have three mowers that’s why we might move!

[lazeyjack]

No problem Stu but you better hurry were thinking of moving. Max we have three mowers that’s why we might move!

shall I drive down with my files:))

[bhnautika]

Yeah, but you better rug up and borrow one of those ducks from the gold coast to get over the moat we now have between north and south.

[charmc]

Don't get all the local jokes (by definition!!:) ), but that is some nice country , and the pub's in a nice building. But if all twixt the shrubs and the mountains is yours, don't count on Laz for help mowing, he can't keep up with his small plot!!:P :D

[lazeyjack]

actually I am lost, I took by sextant down , to have a go, and as I told Max, i COULD NOT MAKE IT WORK, !! had it upside down, 25 years in its box since last used it
gonna start thread on nav thr old way soon as I get the gears freed up

[Bergalia]

actually I am lost, I took by sextant down i COULD NOT MAKE IT WORK, !! had it upside down....p


Hold on Stu...if it appeared upside down - it could be a Northern Hemisphere sextant......:)

[charmc]

actually I am lost, I took by sextant down , to have a go, and as I told Max, i COULD NOT MAKE IT WORK, !! had it upside down,

I've done that a few times. I've found it amazing how much better certain tools work when you hold them right side up. :D :D

[charmc]

gonna start thread on nav thr old way soon as I get the gears freed up

That's a good idea; scary how many people have no clue about navigation, rely totally on electronics to tell them where they are. The military still requires officers to be able to navigate manually, but if systems ever went down, there'd be an awful lot of people lost and crashing into solid objects! :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Bergalia]

....gonna start thread on nav thr old way ....



My contribution - what and how do you use it ?

[Bergalia]

And this...Yes I've used both in my time....

[charmc]

The first is the mariner's astrolabe, the precursor of the sextant. Measures angle of stars above the horizon. Made navigation "somewhat" more accurate (Stu, how do you tell if that thing is right side up?).

The second looks to be a chip log, for measuring speed in knots (literally). This was a Renaissance era high tech device which reduced the cost of shipping by eliminating the position of "log tosser" aboard ships. Log tossers, very large fellows, akin to Scots caber tossers, were once required to carry logs from the hold and toss them overboard so the mate could determine the ship's speed. They were, like caber tossers, very large fellows whose muscular development was in inverse proportion to their intellect. They were lazy as well, and not good for much except reducing the supply of fresh meat. The 16th century discovery that a small wooden plank, or "chip" gave speed calculations as accurate as those of the log gave rise to much celebration among seamen. :P :P

[Bergalia]

....They were, like caber tossers, very large fellows whose muscular development was in inverse proportion to their intellect.



Both answers right Smartie. But no need to attack my old mum like that....:mad: