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Posted by: melrsvp at December 7, 2008 10:13 AM - Yeh, I know. Wuz just bein silly... LoL... :)

Posted by: heart2heart57 at December 8, 2008 8:27 AM

heart2heart57 at December 5, 2008 8:34 PM - I just said i liked 'Skippy', to watch him. not to eat him!!! i know people say he is tasty but not for me thanks! makes me feel sad.

Posted by: melrsvp at December 7, 2008 10:13 AM

Posted by: artizanne at December 5, 2008 9:15 PM *Wowsa!* Home-made Emu snags, with lots of cracked black pepper... now ur talkin..!

Posted by: heart2heart57 at December 5, 2008 9:53 PM

H2H...both critters on our coat of arms are a damn nice feed......

Posted by: artizanne at December 5, 2008 9:15 PM

Mmmm.... Skippy... 1-inch medallions... lightly seared and served with a plum, cranberry and red-wine jus.... *yum*... LoL

Posted by: heart2heart57 at December 5, 2008 8:34 PM

gcguitarist at November 25, 2008 11:11 PM
- Thank you and Thank you for this post. I am thrilled now. Because when people asked me what attracted me to Australia, i say Kangaroo! (thats the truth) and i get this 'are you kidding?' look and i feel ohoh!! but now no way! I am not the only one!!!!!!!! Thanks a lot!!!! :-)

Posted by: melrsvp at November 26, 2008 10:32 PM

Having actually researched the association of tourism icons with destinations and co-authoring a published academic book on the subject, I can comment with a great deal of certainty that the one tourism icon that is most recognised and associated with Australia is - the kangaroo.

Other Australian icons were not recognised or associated with Australia anywhere near as strongly. Other icons included in the study were the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Koala, Centrepoint Tower and Uluru. (I'm going from memory here - don't have a copy of the book with me)

So, when considering what tourism icon you want to use to communicate "Australia", Skippy wins hands down.

Posted by: gcguitarist at November 25, 2008 11:11 PM

halo ahappyending fetcha 12/11.
un hermoso lugar es Sydney... mi comparacion no, no. de todos.
Sydney is muy Hermosa, very beautiful lugar. Me encanta(love) Sydney viva !

Posted by: birdsofparadise at November 13, 2008 4:16 PM

halo ahappyending fetcha 12/11.
un hermoso lugar es Sydney... mi comparacion no, no. de todos.
Sydney is muy Hermosa, very beautiful lugar. Me encanta(love) Sydney viva !

Posted by: birdsofparadise at November 13, 2008 4:13 PM

It is my blogging night tonight. Let me be a tour guide for those bloggers not living in Sydney.

I have visited many places, but Sydney is where that I would like to call home, second best to my hometown. And I will never move anywhere. The Sydney Harbour, the Sydney Bridge, the Botanical Garden, the Opera House, and the QVB are always like a magnet to me, that I will never be tired of going near. And Sydney has the mildest and most pleasant climate. How lucky for us to live here in Sydney.

The top of the cliffs in Watsons Bay gives us the best view (for me anyway) of both worlds: the untamed and the civilised. It is a heaven. With the rough sea playing symphony in the untamed, the City skyline as the background of a canvas presents us the most beautiful harbour in the world. It is like magic. A perfect piece of art created both by nature and by our human beings. I think it offers better view than the Sydney Tower.

Well, talking about the harbour, how can I forget the Rocks, where we can spend half a day to enjoy all those little pieces of handcrafts, etc. And the Museum of Contemporary Art is just right behind the Rocks, in front of which is the Circular Quay, where we can take a ferry to visit the Manly Beach.

And the Bondi Beach? It is a must for any visitors (my view anyway). And, of course, the Sculpture by the Sea run between October and November along the Coastal Walk should not be missed.

At night, I suppose I can show my friends to the Casino Star City, just for a visit. But the buffet there is quite ok and the best value for money (my view only). Well, I cant not to mention the Fish Market and the Darling Harbour, can I, now that we are paying a visit to the Star City? And of course, in the Darling Harbour, there are two more museums, the Australian National Maritime Museum and the Powerhouse Museum.

But my favourite is the Australian Museum in the City, opposite the Hyde Park. And talking about the City, I will definitely go have a walk in the China Town and do some small shopping in the Haymarket.

Gosh, there are so many that Sydney has to offer. I think Id better leave the rest for other bloggers to indulge their thoughts in now.

Posted by: ahappyending at November 12, 2008 10:48 PM

I visited the worm farm early last year and it looked run down and in need of a Capital injection. It was still a unique experience.
I could use a few of those BIG worms in my new compost bin.
FAIRYLAND at Anakie, Vic is a great place for families with toddlers.

Posted by: egernia at November 7, 2008 3:10 PM

hahaha marcus, forever the joker.

Ok so wollongong council has a bad name for itself, but please do not put that black mark against the residents or the city itself.

I am learning my lessons here not to pay to much attention to your belittling remarks Marcus, as it is common knowledge on the blogs that you like to stir trouble with your words

Posted by: sonny51 at November 4, 2008 4:49 PM

Now, no knocking the Big Worm on the way to Wonthaggi. That wonderful Australian icon is representing a real, giant sized creature. Gippsland is home to the endangered Megascoloides earthworms which routinely grow to a metre or more in length and weigh 200 grams.

My Big Things holiday consultant said the Big Pineapple is in Nambour Qld and on the way I could visit the Big Gumboot, Big Koala and the Big Murray Cod. That other Aussie Icon starting with W, Wollongong, is going to offer their Council chambers as the Big Pong in the Gong after 139 corruption charges were laid against council officials. They expect the name change to take place after funding is received in a brown paper bag.
Cheers Marcus

Posted by: laughsandtalks at November 4, 2008 4:03 PM

sonny51 @ 12.14pm..

I'm blessed..
I can pack up & go to wherever my heart tells me to travel. I never take it for granted, & appreciate every day I'm given to enjoy this privilege.

Posted by: decoratress at November 4, 2008 2:20 PM

marylulu at November 4, 2008 12:02 PM - i love my tomtom too! its good that he doesnt get upset when you do a wrong turn, just recalculates the route and if it cant it just says "make a u turn whenever possible".

Posted by: sonny51 at November 4, 2008 12:14 PM - mmmm that sounds good but i may not be able to do both at a time. But then again may be a good idea too as i had plans to go to cairns with family during forst week of Jan but my friends say that it would be raining! so i may take this option instead!

mmmmmmm i should say i have started liking this blog too in addition to one other.

Posted by: melrsvp at November 4, 2008 12:57 PM

to get to the big pinapple it's a good 15 hour drive from Wollongong.......not to bad a drive either :)

It would be lovely just to be able to pack up and go to where ever your heart tell you to travel :)

Posted by: sonny51 at November 4, 2008 12:14 PM

Me too ... Posted by: melrsvp at November 4, 2008 11:26 AM

TOTALLY hopeless at directions ... I'm currently in love with my new navman ..I love the way he is so unfased when I do the wrong thing and simply starts redirecting from my wrong turn ...No you are a dummy you missed it! hahaha ...calm acceptance and never gives up on me.

Love love love the navman in my new car.

Posted by: marylulu at November 4, 2008 12:02 PM

sonny51 at November 3, 2008 4:57 PM - Finally got that route saved in my GPS. I should accept that i have a very bad sense of direction and am one of those people who have to turn the map upside down to see where i am!!!
aquaboy76 at November 4, 2008 7:46 AM - sounds interesting. From the website i see it is yummy too!

Posted by: melrsvp at November 4, 2008 11:26 AM

Posted by: istj54 at November 4, 2008 9:37 AM - Maybe a bit more fibre in your diet would help ?? :)

Posted by: heart2heart57 at November 4, 2008 10:15 AM

sarcasm is rife again

Posted by: sonny51 at November 4, 2008 10:09 AM

...we have the BIg Worm on the way to Phillip Island...or Wonthaggi:)) I'm sure all those international tranvellers for the Moto Grand Prix rush home to tell everyone to get over here fast to see it.

Posted by: istj54 at November 4, 2008 9:37 AM

you can't forget to Mention the Big Pineapple !!!!

Posted by: aquaboy76 at November 4, 2008 7:46 AM

sonny51 at November 3, 2008 4:57 PM
Thank you. That would be great! but wouldnt be for a couple of months mmmm. would love to do it with my son. i will definitely get in touch. Thanks a lot

Posted by: melrsvp at November 3, 2008 6:29 PM

Posted by: melrsvp at November 3, 2008 4:07 PM

you would have to head towards wollongong, take a rest at our harbour and follow the coast road. I suggest getting yourself google earth and do the road trip on that beforehand, it will give you directions :) or do google maps of course with street view :)

to get to pacific drive you will have to keep off the freeways :) If you do the road trip, rest assured you will find that although the 'gong is a city, it is quiet, very unlike sydney.

If you decide to do it feel free to get in touch and I just may guide you towards pacific drive :)

Posted by: sonny51 at November 3, 2008 4:57 PM

Hi sonny51, i was looking at the website you have given and was tempted to look at sydney to Melbourne coastal drive. As i am in Melbourne, if i take that trip would it still take me through the beautiful drive shown in the cover of the http://www.grandpacificdrive.com.au pdf? Thank you for any suggestions.

Marylulu i am sure that you wouldnt regret the Great Ocean Road drive.

Posted by: melrsvp at November 3, 2008 4:07 PM

Thank you sonny51! yes Marylulu it looks great! I am tempted to do the grandpacificdrive now!

Posted by: melrsvp at November 3, 2008 4:00 PM

Ohhh so beautiful sonny51 I had a look at the link of the grand pacific drive ...that and that great ocean road, I want to do both.

I grew up in Sydney and although I don't live there now I still love the harbour ...the ferry to Manly ...the botanical gardens...the city itself for a few hours, before I need to retreat again!

Posted by: marylulu at November 2, 2008 5:21 PM

wollongong has a lovely harbour, it has bald hill, where hang gliding happens( ok so it's not right in the gong but stanwell tops isn't that far away), we have gorgeous beaches, a stunning bridge called the grand pacific drive. here is a link which I hope admin will not delete: http://www.grandpacificdrive.com.au

Posted by: sonny51 at November 2, 2008 12:07 PM

it's a shame we can't post pictures on these blogs via photobucket or flikr, I'd show you some lovely landmarks from wollongong. sure they may not be iconic, but they are never the less just as stunning

Posted by: sonny51 at November 2, 2008 12:00 PM

I am not sure if it is landmarks that I actually enjoy the most or the mix combination of landmarks, environment and its quaint uniqueness. When I have driven towards north Queensland I actually love the blue gum trees along the roads ... there is something that triggers for me a sense of belonging; similarly the green (and often not ... when there has been no rain) of the landscape; I love the multitude of birds that sorround so many of our parks and spaces; I love the traditions of loving camping and water activities; the many well kept parks; the facilities for outings that are so popular throughout Australia. There are so many aspects that I consider iconic not only the 'well known' tourist spots in fact because they are so busy with tourist I tend to stay away from them.

Posted by: annabelle1962 at October 31, 2008 11:31 PM

Spent the last week end at Warrnambool. Came to know aout the seals by sea tour in Cape Bridgewater and drove there with doubts in mind. But i should say that it was the best thing i did during the whole week end. Even though it was a long drive. worth every minute spent behind the wheel to see the seals in their natural environment and them showing off in water right beside the boat. I wonder why this is not publicised as much as the whale watching tours or may be it is and i have missed. But this comes first to the return drive through the Great Ocean Road.

Posted by: melrsvp at October 29, 2008 8:21 PM