Interesting stuff
Here we go, this is where the problem is:
flollo wrote:Here we go, this is where the problem is:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CliZHPsNaPB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Definitely relevant to the era we live in Flollo. No chance of being a vlogger/youtuber back in the 70's but back then a racing car driver was probably high on the priority list and comparable I suppose.
I tell you what though - my office chair is a far cry from the drivers seat of John Player Special Lotus I was hoping to drive.
It was pure class though.
Jeezus what a Creature
https://www.sunshinecoastnews.com.au/2022/12/02/a-punch-like-a-gunshot-w...
udo wrote:Jeezus what a Creature
https://www.sunshinecoastnews.com.au/2022/12/02/a-punch-like-a-gunshot-w...
Heh heh, they are amazing, saw a doco on them a while back. Not sure if the one found was a spearer or a smasher but probably best left alone. Beware brightly coloured small animals, its nature's way of telling you to back off.
udo wrote:Jeezus what a Creature
https://www.sunshinecoastnews.com.au/2022/12/02/a-punch-like-a-gunshot-w...
“Neither a mantis nor a shrimp, the mantis shrimp is found…” I thought this was pretty funny.
Old mate's a Very Stable Genius.
Trump this morning calls to be reinstated as president and declared the winner of 2020, or to have a new election immediately. pic.twitter.com/lNLe05yshc
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) December 3, 2022
thermalben wrote:Old mate's a Very Stable Genius.
https://twitter.com/RonFilipkowski/status/1599023769019826176
Given the midterm results recon the Democrat's will be cheering him on.
There's a ton of tectonic activity happening around the world right now. Both volcanic and earthquake wise.
This is fucking terrifying.
— Paul Byrne (@ThePlanetaryGuy) December 4, 2022
Indonesia's Mount Semeru has erupted, blasting ash into the sky and sending a pyroclastic density current—or "pyroclastic flow"—down its flanks.
A webcam captured that flow.
This is what it looks like to see a pyroclastic flow coming
right
at
you pic.twitter.com/EYyHt3winv
Always plenty happening.
https://ds.iris.edu/seismon/index.phtml
Like this but more terrifying.
Awsome stuff.
On a hike today, I was explaining to my friends what lenticular clouds were... Then they pointed behind me and said "Like that one??
— Minh Phan (@WXMinh) December 1, 2022
And I literally lost my damn mind. pic.twitter.com/Qhdlj3zr9W
https://www.theage.com.au/world/south-america/this-one-stood-out-lenticu...
A taste of things to come
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-05/perlubie-tractor-beach-eyre-penin...
I agree with the actions taken. I live in the south east of SA and some areas get over run at times. Supposed to be self contained campers and caravans in designated areas only. But there’s tents and swags getting put down for multiple nights in the bush, car parks and on cliff edges miles from the nearest toilets. You end up with faeces, toilet paper, rubbish, dogs getting around unrestrained, random fire pits, damaged scrub, etc. Even saw two caravans stay overnight on the street at the Port Mc foreshore and they hooked their water hoses up to the nearest taps. Admittedly they were pretty close to the toilet block but between them they took up a heap of parks as it is angle parking there. Free camping, what a joke. Someone else and or the environment ends up paying.
My recollections may be off but I kind of think Australian has come full circle in this regard.
Feels like in the 70's and 80s it was a bit of a yob free-for-all.
Camp where you want, do what you want.
Then we had a period in the 80s, 90s and maybe into the 2000s where there were affordable managed campsites. I suppose the affordability was due in part to less pressure on them and lower relative real estate values.
Then we moved into a period where some smaller national park campgrounds were closed down and others were "formalised" and prices increased substantially.
At the same time, private camping areas went "eco cabins" which tended to be prohibitively expensive, or were sold off for development.
So now we're at a situation where established private campgrounds are fucking exxy, national parks campgrounds are (generally) far from cheap and travellers, regardless of how much money they have are looking for the free ride.
We've got a lot more people and less organised sites, and those sites are a lot more expensive and often unbearably crowded. I remember being down at Diggers Camp a few years ago and it was so busy that crew were camping pretty much under the elevated long-drop shitter. I'm sure you could have heard the shit plopping into the tank.
So now in places we're back at the free-for-all yobfest with a pared down council and NPWS workforce barely able to police it.
The big bonus here is the rise in Youcamp type websites which can yield awesome places to stay.
Australia's predicted to have another 6 million people in the next 20 years so it looks like those quiet remote places will be fewer and fewer, and they'll be more formalised, more regulated and more expensive.
Gotta say Andy, I do a lot of camping (generally within a 3 hour driving range) and haven't had the same experience. Perhaps I'm a little better with the timing of my trips (I have heard other horror stories, but from camps that I wouldn't go to anyway).
I wouldn't call the National Parks camps overly expensive either, for what you get.
Only main that is shitful right now is the traffic from the Gold Coast through the Sunshine Coast. What's normally three hours took five the last time I went through (for no apparent reason either.. i.e. no accidents). So, our default setting is somewhere south or west.
I was having an off-the- cuff ramble, so more than happy to hear other points of view.
So Ben you'd disagree if I said there's less 'rustic' camping grounds than 30 years ago, and the ones that remain are more formalised and crowded?
And I reckon that camping at somewhere like Sandon is bloody expensive and arguably out of reach of the working class Jo for an extended stay.
I've actually modified my life so that I get a three day weekend over Wednesday, Thursday and Friday so as to specifically avoid traditional weekends.
All the free camping areas on the banks of rivers like the Clarence, Nymboida etc have a population of semi-permanent grey nomads with a coupla hundred grand worth of kit - I really think that rising accommodation costs and cashed up boomers and other travellers have been a game changer compared to when I first went across Oz in the early 90s.
Yeah south east Queensland is a horror show, there's no way they can build infrastructure fast enough to keep up with population growth.
Koalas in the Brisbane - Gold Coast corridor will surely be wiped out.
I can't compare to what it was like 30 years ago in Northern NSW (and totally understand it may have changed a lot). And sure, there are (probably) a lot less rustic camps than before. But.. I'm not sure how this could scenario could have been steered any other way.
My camping 30 years ago was mainly throughout SA, and I gotta say places like Yorkes are a shitload better now than what they used to be, because of the hard work NPWS have done to fence off the dunes, install walking paths/wooden platforms, and ban the taking of local wood for fires etc.
FWIW, receipts from my last camping trip in a speccy National Parks spot was $73.80 (2 adults, 2 kids in a camper trailer, for 2 nights) . Seems to be a reasonable price for me, I believe tent camping is much cheaper too, which is what I would have been doing up until about five years ago.
Unsure of the pricing at Sandon (every time we've tried it's been booked out months in advance) so it may be more expensive - but it's also jammed in too, not my style TBH.
Have used Wikicamps a few times with great results. Very few options on the coast though, for obvious reasons.
AndyM wrote:The big bonus here is the rise in Youcamp type websites which can yield awesome places to stay.
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Andy the Youcamp websites are just adding another level of shit to the show. A mate of mine has a remote shack which is part of a cluster of about 6 shacks. Key access only. Absolute paradise. You never see another person there most times.
One of the shack owners then decided to advertise on Hipcamps and paradise is now lost. It's like a bogan version of AirBnB. Their Instagram page even had a photos with old mate hipster camping right on the foreshore reserve and even listed it as dog friendly. Nothing on their page about where you can take a shit or put your rubbish as there isn't anywhere.
So now it's all "Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted" signs everywhere and security cameras on the shack to deter would be delinquents. This might not be the case with all Hipcamp/Youcamp locations but I sincerely doubt it.
Yikes, that doesn't sound good.
Some of those YouCamp sites are great, but watch out for the fine print, some are “BYO Toilet”, like that’s going to happen.
One such place on the MNC is metres away from a coastal lagoon and not far from the beach. the adjoining bush and National Park camp site is now full of You Camping Crap.
50+yrs of diggin a hole and burying it with a twig marking "soiled area" thinking i was a "considerate camper"...NOT anymore! i've bought a cassette toilet and it goes with me on trips.
govt must legislate law like nz did before it's too late.
Murray Bourton :
Gordon Merchant’s shapes inspired me
He invented the tucked edge rail and it’s still used to this day.
Geez what a Fantastic pic. ^
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https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/7/afghan-taliban-carry-out-first-...
udo wrote:https://www.wired.com/story/everyone-is-sick-right-now/?bxid=5f97fa2c495...
Absolutely no idea why everyone is sick right now........
@burleigh really? Is everyone really sick right now? I can't see it, had the kids' birthday the other day and everyone showed up. No one at work is sick, where is this idea that everyone is sick coming from?
flollo wrote:@burleigh really? Is everyone really sick right now? I can't see it, had the kids' birthday the other day and everyone showed up. No one at work is sick, where is this idea that everyone is sick coming from?
From the link the Udo posted
That's in the US and a little bit of Europe. Are you saying it's the same here? Are viruses coming back with a vengeance after the lockdowns? Or is there some other reason for it (covid vaccine being somehow related)?
Been lots of nasty non-Covid flus around here.
They're due to isolation and extra cleanliness not allowing the body to deal with what should be minor issues.
Nothing to do with the Covid vax, only silly people would draw that conclusion.
Yep, lots of friends and peeps around here have been getting bad colds, flu or COVID. Tons of weddings and gatherings where they've been spreading like wild fire.
Seems that twitter was a cooked, biased propaganda and disinformation service based on political ideology, covid, etc.
It's like they fancied themselves as gods with some divine right and wisdom to choose what content was given exposure.
1. Thread: THE TWITTER FILES
— Matt Taibbi (@mtaibbi) December 2, 2022
THREAD: Twitter Files Supplemental
— Matt Taibbi (@mtaibbi) December 6, 2022
THREAD: THE TWITTER FILES PART TWO.
— Bari Weiss (@bariweiss) December 9, 2022
TWITTER’S SECRET BLACKLISTS.
looks like they're going to keep going with this stuff pretty indefinitely
Will Elon produce a movie about it ?
Brutal article on Greg Norman.
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/golf/we-need-to-talk-about-greg-norman-2...
gsco wrote:Seems that twitter was a cooked, biased propaganda and disinformation service based on political ideology, covid, etc.
It's like they fancied themselves as gods with some divine right and wisdom to choose what content was given exposure.
https://twitter.com/mtaibbi/status/1598822959866683394
https://twitter.com/mtaibbi/status/1600243405841666048
https://twitter.com/bariweiss/status/1601007575633305600
looks like they're going to keep going with this stuff pretty indefinitely
mind blowing ay!
not the revelation ...turns out 'the feels' were 100 percent correct, ...and then some...
but the reaction... truly mind blowing... terrifying.... just more denial, distractions, and '...its not me, its the other guy...'
no one cares.... just more...
'orange man bad'
'murdoch, fox, murdoch!!!
'conspiracy theory' ...they cried...
again, again, and again...
'people are too difficult to coordinate at such scale' ... 'you cannot herd cats' ... blah blah fucken blah...
fucken laughable
but the machine rolls on... protecting its own
'democracy under attack' ...they say...
sure is... but it certainly ain't from where the loudest voices point!
scary times, just lap it up and shut up, or else...
investigations pending
I’ve never heard of these formations before. Anyone?
https://apple.news/AR9oGvfMISjWeOZa8Ku2Mxw
seeds wrote:I’ve never heard of these formations before. Anyone?
https://apple.news/AR9oGvfMISjWeOZa8Ku2Mxw
I recall a wotd some time back showing the same. Stu?
Yeah Kelvin Helmholtz instability!
222kmh in 22 knots of wind!
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/team-new-zealand-break-wind-powered-lan...
Musk is definitely going to create some controversy with his latest tweets.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 11, 2022
and a classic fauci clipMy pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 11, 2022
Follow the science...!
— Maxime Bernier (@MaximeBernier) December 11, 2022
When Dr. Fauci was telling the truth pic.twitter.com/w8a2rdRVCX
Musk is definitely going to create some controversy with his latest tweets.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 11, 2022
and a classic fauci clipMy pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 11, 2022
Follow the science...!
— Maxime Bernier (@MaximeBernier) December 11, 2022
When Dr. Fauci was telling the truth pic.twitter.com/w8a2rdRVCX
And more from Musk- anyone tried the AI Chatbot? I asked it a question- in nanoseconds I got an answer. Might see if I can put the words into practice!
" how can i become the best surfer in the world?
To become the best surfer in the world, you will need to develop a combination of physical fitness, mental toughness, and technical skill. Here are some steps you can take to improve your surfing abilities:
1. Practice regularly to develop your strength, endurance, and coordination. Surfing is a physically demanding sport, so you will need to train your body to be able to handle the challenges of the ocean.
2. Learn from experienced surfers and coaches. There is a lot of technique involved in surfing, and the best way to improve is to learn from those who have already mastered the sport.
3. Choose the right equipment for your level of skill and the conditions you will be surfing in. A good board and wetsuit can make a huge difference in your performance.
4. Develop a positive mental attitude and learn to stay focused and calm in the face of challenges. Surfing is as much a mental game as it is a physical one.
5. Keep pushing yourself to try new things and improve your skills. Surfing is a lifelong pursuit, and the best surfers are always looking for ways to take their abilities to the next level.
6. Compete in local and regional surf contests to gain experience and exposure. This will help you to develop your competitive skills and build your reputation as a surfer.
7. Be persistent and don't give up. Becoming the best surfer in the world will take time and dedication, but with hard work and determination, you can achieve your goal."
Not just Tulsi Gabbard that’s been falsely linked with WEF
The World Economic Forum is the thing that meets in Davos, right? I've never attended a meeting and have no association with it. I don't know where this comes from. https://t.co/7C4Xmy0Vr0
— Prof. Peter Doherty (@ProfPCDoherty) December 11, 2022
Elon is going all in on fauci
I strongly disagree. Forcing your pronouns upon others when they didn’t ask, and implicitly ostracizing those who don’t, is neither good nor kind to anyone.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 12, 2022
As for Fauci, he lied to Congress and funded gain-of-function research that killed millions of people. Not awesome imo.
AndyM wrote:Brutal article on Greg Norman.
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/golf/we-need-to-talk-about-greg-norman-2...
Yeah wow. Rough.
Glad someone had a look.
I thought it was an extraordinary piece.
I was going to say Mr Ritz should harden up, for his pre-interview experience is just how Australians talk sometimes, particularly if they are tired and don't want to talk. Stoicism + no tolerance of wordy bullshit.
But the other dark triad of personality features that cropped up in the article, yes, it's a hit piece, and yes, it interviews those burned/enemies, but yeah.
The media scrutiny and public adoration must've driven him up the wall, in his defence.
Although at the same time he seemed to court that attention and was happy to make a buck off it at every turn.
I have little doubt he was a prick but that article made me feel a bit uncomfortable.
Have it cunts