whoa! Sounds a bit wacko. It reminds me of going to the "Gay Day Parade" in San Francisco in 1981 when returning from my travels in Asia. That was definitely a bit of an eye-opener. The Furries float looks...interesting.
I didn't realize that telemarketers sold insurance. I hope that's still going well and that you make tons of money to further finance your travels. Take care.
Furries - not just for homosexuals! Brian, I'd like to use your blog posting as a grave warning to all the "skinnies" out there. First, you've nearly set back the Furry movement 20 years by only mentioning Furries in a homosexual context - a common but inaccurate representation of a phenomenon open to every man and woman who derives pleasure from dressing up in an animal costume. Second, Furries represent a huge investment in time and capital by those dedicated to the movement and should not be taken lightly. A night of furrying generally costs me $400 in drycleaning the next morning... $600 if the guy in the tiger suit shows up!!!
Take 'er easy my fuzzy brother,
Sean "Easy Rider Rhino" Walker
Possibly living in "opposite" cultures right now It's really funny to read your blog about the gay/lesbian Mardi Gras and compare with what I'm experiencing in Finland right now. Not that there aren't homosexuals in Finland, but there is nothing "flamboyant" about this whole country! I'm lovin' the pictures of those floats - especially the "furries". While you're in the midst of some of the most subcultural areas of Sydney, I'm playing around in snow :). Keep the stories flowing, I'm having a good time reading about them.
Sounds like you're having a blast, epic road trips and all! Just thought I'd point out that I knew you couldn't go long without your fix of Scotts...you must have been in withdrawl for awhile there...Have fun with Nairb in a couple months and say hi to Yumi for me! Take it easy dude (even though I know you will...) Peace.
-Scott
Yikes!! It looks as though you were perilously close to the cliff edge when you shot the video, but what a view.
Too bad about l'auto, I'm still trying to figure out how on earth it ran as long as it did. Oh well, at least you got to Adelaide safe and sound with some new experiences under your belt. Great pics too.
Aunt K
Video plus Hi Brian, Your video works just fine! I've been following your trip on Google Earth and you certainly are covering some amazing and unusual country. Your 40 degree temperature sounds a bit much, but as we still have a lot of snow on the ground we could use some of it. I'll be interested to read what you think of Adelaide when you get round to the next instalment. I hope you will make an album of your picrures - I think you could make a career out of photography. Love, Granny.
hmmm...40 degrees eh? Yeah. well I hope that wasn't a complaint about the heat. You'll get very little sympathy from us folks back home. About the blown tire, definitely sympathy and admiration for your masterful driving.
Simon mentioned the lack of tipping in restaurants in Aussieland, but he said the wage for waiting tables is considerably better than here. At least that way you have a pretty good idea how much you'llend up with. Take care. We're enjoying the blogs.
Opposite scenary You're in a desert and I'm a snow-covered, forested town! Still planning on heading to Tasmania? Can't wait to head up to Lapland, near the arctic circle! Take care!
Beach Christmases are just dandy Merry Christmas,happy new year, hope you enjoyed the beach/pub. My first beach Christmas was Thailand in 1980, and I didn't miss the snow at all. Hope you have a happy new year and a great trip out east.
Merry Christmas Brian! You can have your Christmas on the beach... I'm going to enjoy my cold/white Christmas! (Who am I kidding, I'd so rather be on a beach!). Merry Christmas Brian, what are your plans for New Year?
It's been 30 below in Edmonton...jerk! :) Brian, I can't get over how beautiful your pictures are! It looks like you're having an amazing time on your roadtrip, you're stories are great and help break up the drudgery that is school and winter in Edmonton. Looking forward to hearing about the next leg of your trip! Happy be-lated Birthday by the way!
So, are thety Karri trees then? So Australia has giant trees too eh? I assume they are Karri trees, I'm going to google that to find out for sure.
The weather here has been pretty awful, and the Oiler's are just as bad as we all feared they would be. Damn!!
Anyway, at least you're having fun.
Word up to that squid man. I don't think I'll be joining in the eating of any of that with you, unfortunately. Did you ever get Nairb's email, I should try and save up and come with him in April...that would be awesome. Anyway, have fun with the rest of your time on the West coast, and then with your time back on the South/East coast as well! Take it easy dude.
We Meet Again BRIAN Hello Mr. Brian
Glad to know you are still alive and kicking. I do believe my studying for midterms and general Fannery far out weigh your squid catching adventures. Do you happen to have a permanent address currently? We have a special package to send you post haste. Anyways dude, taker easy and spread the good word of Fan all over the world for me.
EEEWWW, raw squid!!!! Well Brianski, it appears you are expanding your culinary horizons, and more power to you. Yumi is, indeed, cute as a button and she must be fun to hang out with too. I guess you always have to wear black when you bag an octupus , eh?
ZAMUNER!! You got to watch Rob Zamuner play in Australia!!! I'm so jealous. That Olympic hero...umm... Anyway...you better get him on your Mule team.
Sounds like you're enjoying yourself thoroughly...best of luck and keep bloggin' for us :)
RE
Hey my son:
That looked like about as good a feed as anyone's seen in these parts for a loooonnnng time.
Like Karen said: Go for it w.r.t. the Japanese language. It will come in extremely, very, most, handy when you land in Nippon.
It could mean a headache or two in the early going, but I had a guy from Quebec [who grew up knowing no English at all and who learned English in a camp in the NWT with all other Anglos] tell me that the headache period is short-lived.
The car looks like a regular old work horse. Hopefully it is in good shape and won't require a lot of repairs.
Take care Bri.
Be blessed!
D.
As one of your "relatives who've cooked Christmas dinners", I must say that your roast meal does look very tasty! I haven't had Brussels Sprouts for ages. Your mother and I are cooking Thanksgiving Dinner for our whole damily - perhaps we should ask you for some tips!
Brussel sprouts?!? Yeah, like you would ever those at home. It sounds like you are having a great time. Japanese would be a good language to master, go for it!!
Peter and I are holidaying on the Oregon coast now so the beach pictures were quite "ho Hum" (oh I'm so cruel) The food pictures and the picture of the gang on the was very good. Nice car.
Comin' out of retirement Hey Bri.
Sounds like the idea of getting a car has merit. It is a big place. What kind of car is it? Would it be a japanese, or korean model, or a australianized-north american make? Your pruning job was very professional-looking. I can see a career here for you, if you are willing to work at it and achieve excellence.
Take care dude. Continue to enjoy.
D
Oilers update. So the oilers signed Peter Sykora and Dick Tarbstrom is gone (like a goose) to play in Europe. Hopefully the increased firepower will nullify the lack of three core defencemen. Otherwise, things here are going swimmingly. The Folk Fest was an unqualified success even though it rained pretty heavily on Thus and Friday. We, however, donned our super Wetskins ponchos and sayed dry and enjoyed some great music.We are now busy fringing and will head out on holiday by next Thurs. I'll be glad to get on the road so I can relax from our busy social schedule.
Are you picking up any Japanese or Korean? One of Si's former school-mates was in China for a year and (according to his Mom) came back fluet in Mandarin. A good skill to have methinks, with the world going in the direction that it is.
Anyway, you did a great pruning job on the grapevine. Keep up the good work.
School vs. pruning God I hated pruning! I don't know how you're doing it again! At least you don't have the dread of knowing you're going back to school in three weeks... I don't know which is worse. Great photos by the way! Good luck learning to drive on the other side of the road, it really doesn't take long at all to get used to. If someone like me can do it...well...
Wat UP? Hey Stranger! Just caught up w/ your travels... I too am jealous!!! I still can't find the yellow hat in question, and I've been scouring the cams... Glad to hear you've been cultured... deliberate or not. LOL. Gotta admit I'm havin' a hard time finding my way around all these sites. Don't know if I've seen your latest entry.... gotta get edjamacted in pc's again. Anywho... can't find your e-mail address, so I thought I'd drop you a line this way. I'll keep searchin.... Love ALL your time away. Chow for now my BIZARRO friend.....
Ice hockey!?! Who would've thunk. I like your style. Don't like a place? Hop on a plane. Perth sounds nice, but, like I'm sooo into sushi that I would, no doubt, like Brisbane a bit better (not!!). We're all getting geared up for the folk fest this week. After an entire week of rain, the weather seems to have turned around and it is once again tres chaud. Thank goodness. Keep on bloggin' there youg fellow, it's fun to read.
aunt K
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whoa! Sounds a bit wacko. It reminds me of going to the "Gay Day Parade" in San Francisco in 1981 when returning from my travels in Asia. That was definitely a bit of an eye-opener. The Furries float looks...interesting. I didn't realize that telemarketers sold insurance. I hope that's still going well and that you make tons of money to further finance your travels. Take care.