Rare lyndarra Posted March 31, 2021 #5701 Share Posted March 31, 2021 15 hours ago, NSWP said: In the bad old days, i worked through them 1967 to 2003. Glad I am out Marion. I could write a book on my experiences. Now I am not as mad or evil as I appear on here, ask those who have met me. I am normally sane. I am a survivor, thus far. After watching the TV special about the Ghost Train fire I'm not surprised. I imagine you could write volumes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted March 31, 2021 #5702 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) 40 minutes ago, MMDown Under said: Anyone heard of Skirlie Mirlie? About to make it. Not heard of that one, sounds a bit Scottish. Edited March 31, 2021 by NSWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikeanswers Posted March 31, 2021 #5703 Share Posted March 31, 2021 28 minutes ago, lyndarra said: After watching the TV special about the Ghost Train fire I'm not surprised. I imagine you could write volumes. Excellent series👍Well researched, I wish we had more investigative programs like this. If you haven't already I recommend the first season of Exposed, that was also very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted March 31, 2021 #5704 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Now I would like a Queenslander to explain to me why the Brisbane show is called the 'EKKA' what a strange name. Yes I have Qld Relos, I could ask them, but I doubt they know, but they were blow ins 30 yrs ago from NSW - The Premier State.😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted March 31, 2021 #5705 Share Posted March 31, 2021 13 minutes ago, NSWP said: Now I would like a Queenslander to explain to me why the Brisbane show is called the 'EKKA' what a strange name. Yes I have Qld Relos, I could ask them, but I doubt they know, but they were blow ins 30 yrs ago from NSW - The Premier State.😆 Not a Banana Bender, but dad was. It was originally called the Brisbane Exhibition, shortened to Ekka 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted March 31, 2021 #5706 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, GUT2407 said: Not a Banana Bender, but dad was. It was originally called the Brisbane Exhibition, shortened to Ekka Cheers mate, don't know how they got Ekka out of that, Brisbane jibberish.🤣 Edited March 31, 2021 by NSWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted April 1, 2021 #5707 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Exhibition, exa, ekka 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted April 1, 2021 #5708 Share Posted April 1, 2021 6 minutes ago, GUT2407 said: Exhibition, exa, ekka If you say so, mate, you have Qld blood in you, you speak the lingo, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted April 1, 2021 #5709 Share Posted April 1, 2021 33 minutes ago, NSWP said: Not heard of that one, sounds a bit Scottish. yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted April 1, 2021 #5710 Share Posted April 1, 2021 18 minutes ago, GUT2407 said: Not a Banana Bender, but dad was. It was originally called the Brisbane Exhibition, shortened to Ekka Yes, Ekka. I only use "show" for other states, being bilingual. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted April 1, 2021 #5711 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Just now, MMDown Under said: Yes, Ekka. I only use "show" for other states, being bilingual. A beer in Qld is a 'Pot' is it not? like Vic. Although many Queenslanders now drink the big ones, schooners and pints, like NSW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted April 1, 2021 #5712 Share Posted April 1, 2021 14 minutes ago, GUT2407 said: Exhibition, exa, ekka That's how I heard it many moons ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted April 1, 2021 #5713 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Just now, NSWP said: A beer in Qld is a 'Pot' is it not? like Vic. Although many Queenslanders now drink the big ones, schooners and pints, like NSW. Wrong person to ask about beer. Guess you already know what a port is? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted April 1, 2021 #5714 Share Posted April 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, MMDown Under said: Wrong person to ask about beer. Guess you already know what a port is? A Tawny? A suitcase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted April 1, 2021 #5715 Share Posted April 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, NSWP said: A Tawny? A suitcase? yes a suitcase, or school port, etc. Short for portmanteau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell21 Posted April 1, 2021 #5716 Share Posted April 1, 2021 59 minutes ago, MMDown Under said: Wrong person to ask about beer. Guess you already know what a port is? 56 minutes ago, NSWP said: A Tawny? A suitcase? 38 minutes ago, MMDown Under said: yes a suitcase, or school port, etc. Short for portmanteau Hence the old saying, "Any Port in a Storm", because any decent school case had a raincoat put in it by Mum. 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted April 1, 2021 #5717 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Q. Why was the lawyer carrying a port and a ladder? A. Taking his case to a higher court. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mr walker Posted April 1, 2021 #5718 Share Posted April 1, 2021 22 hours ago, MicCanberra said: Vegan sausages are a real puzzle, makes you wonder what is really in them. I could never eat a vegan sausage. I have an aversion to eating humans, in particular ones who don't consume meat 😮 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikeanswers Posted April 1, 2021 #5719 Share Posted April 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, mr walker said: I could never eat a vegan sausage. I have an aversion to eating humans, in particular ones who don't consume meat 😮 In the Marquesas they use to put their dogs on a vegan diet because it apparently made the meat taste sweet😉. If you think about we only eat vegan animals so vegan humans might not be so bad😂. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbenjo Posted April 1, 2021 #5720 Share Posted April 1, 2021 1 hour ago, MMDown Under said: Wrong person to ask about beer. Guess you already know what a port is? Isn’t that where those old cruise ships, that used to sail around the oceans, used to stop so that passengers could spend their money. 🤔. Ah , those were the days 🥲🥲 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted April 1, 2021 #5721 Share Posted April 1, 2021 14 minutes ago, gbenjo said: Isn’t that where those old cruise ships, that used to sail around the oceans, used to stop so that passengers could spend their money. 🤔. Ah , those were the days 🥲🥲 yes, sad isn't it? I'm one of those people who are up on deck watching the pilot get on and my ship come in to every port and up on deck watching sailaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted April 1, 2021 #5722 Share Posted April 1, 2021 47 minutes ago, Russell21 said: Hence the old saying, "Any Port in a Storm", because any decent school case had a raincoat put in it by Mum. 😁 I can tell you are not a Queensland with school case, in lieu of school port, but you are spot on with raincoats. Kids hated them because they were so hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted April 1, 2021 #5723 Share Posted April 1, 2021 10 minutes ago, MMDown Under said: I can tell you are not a Queenslander with school case, in lieu of school port, but you are spot on with raincoats. Kids hated them because they were so hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted April 1, 2021 #5724 Share Posted April 1, 2021 3 hours ago, OzKiwiJJ said: I had to look it up. Another name for neeps and tatties from what I found, or do you add other stuff to it? I like to use a potato, parsnip and swede mash on top of shepherds pies. I've learnt to cook the swede separately as it usually takes a lot longer to cook. Then I blitz it with my stick blended before adding it to the mashed potato and parsnip. Sounds good. The thread has been so active this morning, I lost your reply. turnips and potatoes or mashed parsnips and carrots or carrots and turnips 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted April 3, 2021 #5725 Share Posted April 3, 2021 For those so inclined, I got two packs of these on special, normally $3.50 a pack, two for $5. The more you eat the more you save. They are quite good, I spilt one and toasted it, lubbly jubbly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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