Reasons not to go to Australia, part 24753

For all the none biking stuff. Say hello, chew the fat or flame the forum.
Post Reply
User avatar
Kwacky
Posts: 38538
Joined: 21 Oct 2013, 21:52
Your Bike: Brutale 800RR, 1000SX Ninja
Location: Brum
Has thanked: 4314 times
Been thanked: 8352 times

Re: Reasons not to go to Australia, part 24753

Post by Kwacky »

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-45043299" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
User avatar
D41
Posts: 12923
Joined: 22 Sep 2014, 11:36
Your Bike: Triumph Daytona 650.
Has thanked: 4283 times
Been thanked: 1129 times

Re: Reasons not to go to Australia, part 24753

Post by D41 »

Apparently someone has dumped 1300lbs of cocaine off the coast of Australia...??
User avatar
Kwacky
Posts: 38538
Joined: 21 Oct 2013, 21:52
Your Bike: Brutale 800RR, 1000SX Ninja
Location: Brum
Has thanked: 4314 times
Been thanked: 8352 times

Re: Reasons not to go to Australia, part 24753

Post by Kwacky »

That was Kiwi when he realised he's got the kids this weekend.
User avatar
D41
Posts: 12923
Joined: 22 Sep 2014, 11:36
Your Bike: Triumph Daytona 650.
Has thanked: 4283 times
Been thanked: 1129 times

Re: Reasons not to go to Australia, part 24753

Post by D41 »

Not the worst idea I've ever heard..
User avatar
kiwikrasher
Posts: 8862
Joined: 17 Mar 2014, 04:32
Your Bike: ‘16 Thruxton R. '10 Multistrada 1200 S.
Location: Kurrajong Heights, NSW, Australia
Has thanked: 4577 times
Been thanked: 4647 times

Re: Reasons not to go to Australia, part 24753

Post by kiwikrasher »

It’s the driest here than any other time in the 16 yes I’ve lived here. My water tank finally ran dry so have been doing runs with my 1000L bulk container and paid for a 6000L delivery last week. Having chlorine in the water (fill points are town water) is very noticeable after only using rain water all this time
Happiness is not a destination. It is a way of life.
User avatar
kiwikrasher
Posts: 8862
Joined: 17 Mar 2014, 04:32
Your Bike: ‘16 Thruxton R. '10 Multistrada 1200 S.
Location: Kurrajong Heights, NSW, Australia
Has thanked: 4577 times
Been thanked: 4647 times

Re: Reasons not to go to Australia, part 24753

Post by kiwikrasher »

Kwacky wrote:That was Kiwi when he realised he's got the kids this weekend.
Yup, had to hid all the drugs, porn and sex toys (lol)
Happiness is not a destination. It is a way of life.
User avatar
Kwacky
Posts: 38538
Joined: 21 Oct 2013, 21:52
Your Bike: Brutale 800RR, 1000SX Ninja
Location: Brum
Has thanked: 4314 times
Been thanked: 8352 times

Re: Reasons not to go to Australia, part 24753

Post by Kwacky »

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-45755135" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Although that's some going to get bitten by one of those.
User avatar
D41
Posts: 12923
Joined: 22 Sep 2014, 11:36
Your Bike: Triumph Daytona 650.
Has thanked: 4283 times
Been thanked: 1129 times

Re: Reasons not to go to Australia, part 24753

Post by D41 »

I agree....it's almost like he wanted it.
User avatar
kiwikrasher
Posts: 8862
Joined: 17 Mar 2014, 04:32
Your Bike: ‘16 Thruxton R. '10 Multistrada 1200 S.
Location: Kurrajong Heights, NSW, Australia
Has thanked: 4577 times
Been thanked: 4647 times

Re: Reasons not to go to Australia, part 24753

Post by kiwikrasher »

That’s some serious bad luck. I’ve handled sea snakes while diving a number of times.
Happiness is not a destination. It is a way of life.
User avatar
D41
Posts: 12923
Joined: 22 Sep 2014, 11:36
Your Bike: Triumph Daytona 650.
Has thanked: 4283 times
Been thanked: 1129 times

Re: Reasons not to go to Australia, part 24753

Post by D41 »

Why, FFS??
User avatar
kiwikrasher
Posts: 8862
Joined: 17 Mar 2014, 04:32
Your Bike: ‘16 Thruxton R. '10 Multistrada 1200 S.
Location: Kurrajong Heights, NSW, Australia
Has thanked: 4577 times
Been thanked: 4647 times

Re: Reasons not to go to Australia, part 24753

Post by kiwikrasher »

D41 wrote:Why, FFS??
Because as long as you let them come to you and don’t crowd them they are inquisitive and friendly creatures. They love running through your hands and between your arms. There is next to no danger from bite if you are predictable and you are protected by a layer of neoprene as well. They have extremely small mouths and can only really bite a ungloves hand between the fingers in the webs. They can’t fit an adult finger in their gob.

Plus it’s a cool experience. Placing yourself close to a wild and technically dangerous creature, let them feel comfortable with you and engage on their terms, it’s very humbling and relaxing.

I’ve dived with way more scarier marine life than a sea snake.
Happiness is not a destination. It is a way of life.
User avatar
D41
Posts: 12923
Joined: 22 Sep 2014, 11:36
Your Bike: Triumph Daytona 650.
Has thanked: 4283 times
Been thanked: 1129 times

Re: Reasons not to go to Australia, part 24753

Post by D41 »

Makes sense. I've seen enough wildlife shows where people are handling animals that would give most the creeps.
User avatar
Kwacky
Posts: 38538
Joined: 21 Oct 2013, 21:52
Your Bike: Brutale 800RR, 1000SX Ninja
Location: Brum
Has thanked: 4314 times
Been thanked: 8352 times

Re: Reasons not to go to Australia, part 24753

Post by Kwacky »

Confidence is king. I had a small wild cobra rear up next to me when I was in Sri Lanka. I just stood there, let him take a look then watched him slide away.

Venomous animals invest a lot in making their toxins. They don't like to waste them.
User avatar
StMarks
Posts: 4578
Joined: 17 Mar 2014, 21:55
Your Bike: Daytona 675 graphite
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Has thanked: 915 times
Been thanked: 1306 times

Re: Reasons not to go to Australia, part 24753

Post by StMarks »

Kwacky wrote:.... I just stood there,.....
To be fair, I would have been scared rigid too mate.!
User avatar
Kwacky
Posts: 38538
Joined: 21 Oct 2013, 21:52
Your Bike: Brutale 800RR, 1000SX Ninja
Location: Brum
Has thanked: 4314 times
Been thanked: 8352 times

Re: Reasons not to go to Australia, part 24753

Post by Kwacky »

I didn't see it. I was chatting to my mate and a local guy. My mate said "don't move, just liook down". There was this cobra, its hood about level with my knee, just staring up at me. Once I made eye contact it turned and slithered off.

It was one of those wtf just happened? moments
User avatar
D41
Posts: 12923
Joined: 22 Sep 2014, 11:36
Your Bike: Triumph Daytona 650.
Has thanked: 4283 times
Been thanked: 1129 times

Re: Reasons not to go to Australia, part 24753

Post by D41 »

You stared down a cobra!!??
That's epic!!
User avatar
duke63
Posts: 15493
Joined: 22 Oct 2013, 07:34
Your Bike: Ducati 748/853 & Triumph Street Triple 765RS
Location: Staffordshire
Has thanked: 4170 times
Been thanked: 4124 times

Re: Reasons not to go to Australia, part 24753

Post by duke63 »

Don't even need to go to Australia to get a potentially fatal snake bite. Prague should do it.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45769968" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
User avatar
Itchy
Posts: 2544
Joined: 12 Mar 2014, 00:17
Your Bike: Kawasaki Z1000
Location: A galaxy far, far away...
Has thanked: 756 times
Been thanked: 983 times

Re: Reasons not to go to Australia, part 24753

Post by Itchy »

Even the beaches will try and kill you down under...

Image

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-n ... and-island" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
User avatar
Cavetroll87
Posts: 2320
Joined: 11 Mar 2014, 21:40
Your Bike: 2014 Yamaha MT09
Location: Kent
Has thanked: 591 times
Been thanked: 532 times

Re: Reasons not to go to Australia, part 24753

Post by Cavetroll87 »

duke63 wrote:Don't even need to go to Australia to get a potentially fatal snake bite. Prague should do it.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45769968" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Dont even go to prague, I know some people who have some in their spare room if thats how you wanna go ;)
Remember: If in Doubt use Full Throttle, It may not make the situation any better, But it will end the suspense...
User avatar
Kwacky
Posts: 38538
Joined: 21 Oct 2013, 21:52
Your Bike: Brutale 800RR, 1000SX Ninja
Location: Brum
Has thanked: 4314 times
Been thanked: 8352 times

Re: Reasons not to go to Australia, part 24753

Post by Kwacky »

Mambas are nasty. They'll hunt down humans if they're pissed off.
Post Reply