h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

I hope you don't think I was inferring that your dog is stupid - I was just stating that mine is completely retarded!!! Oh, well at least she's got her good looks (she's a Dimbo - bimbo of the dog world).
As for vegemite, its this kind of strange concoction that we have down here - not sure what its exactly made of (that's a trade secret) - but its kind of a savoury black paste stuff that you spread on toast and bread etc. It's actually very yummy, but now that I'm trying to explain what it is, it is kind of weird!! You use the same principal as mustard though - a little bit goes a long way!!!! I met some American sailors who were here a couple of years ago (and no, its not what you think - it was part of my job at the time - Lucky me!!!) and got them hooked on it, but I've heard that its hard to get over your way.
No-one I really know uses boomerangs - if anything we use a frisbee (there's a few reasons for that, but I won't get into them right now).Anyway, what's a Hacky Sack? Sounds like something from a gay pub?! Not that there's anything wrong with that..... to quote seinfeld.

ROTFLOL!! Hacky Sack is a little footbag game that we play around here that is similar to keeping a soccer ball up in the air using only your feet. Instead of a ball, though, it's a little beanbag type deal made of either nylon or leather(or another similar fabric), that's about 2 inches in diameter. It is fun to play with 2 or 3 others; it's played a lot at concerts!!

Ohhhhhhh. Now I understand.
We have games that we play at concerts here too - usually its just volleyball with some idiots giant inflatable beachball thrown about on top of the crowd, or if no-one has brought the ball, we just throw some poor guy/girl around on top of the crowd instead.
(We also play squish the teenybopper at pop concerts as well, but that can get a tad messy up against those metal fences at the front of the stage)

ever seen 'PRIMUS' !! ??

Isn't that a phone company??

No, but they SUCK too!! But really, Primus kicks ass!! Look for an album (oops, showing my age!!) CD, they sre all excellent.

('primus sucks' is just a chant that is screamed at Primus concerts)

What do you mean, showing your age - I'm not that far behind you! I can't shit-stir you about albums anyway - I've got tons!! Including Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd etc - all original pressings too!!
Seriously though (?), I've never heard of Primus! What kind of music do they play?
I did, however, see Live and Sugar Ray last month - and did they kick ass or what!!!!

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well, I gather they're not one of those boy bands then.

do you like Smashmouth?? I'm sitting here and one of their songs is going round and round in my head - don't you hate that? (particularly when its something really sucky like Mariah Carey)

this one's not too bad though
*hums quietly to self - considerably out of tune*
"....somebody once asked could I spare some change for gas...."
*hums again, cos I'm not sure of the words*
"...I said yo, what a concept. I could use a little gas myself, and we could all use a little change.... WEEELLLL, and the ..."
*hums again*
and so on, and so on.....

"somebody once told me the world is gonna roll me she said 'you ain't the sharpest tool in the shed,

she was looking kind of dumb, with her finger and her thumb, in the shape of an 'L' on her forehead" Like the song, there are better smashmouth ones though.

Thanks for that - now I've got the whole song going through my head, and not just one verse - was getting very irritating! It's much better being able to mumble/hum it to myself from start to finish! Just as well I've got my own office hey!
You're right - there are better ones, but that was the last thing I heard in my car on the way to the train this morning so I've been stuck with it all day - DOH!!!!

IHWTH (I think I just made that one up - I Hate When That Happens)

I'd like to know a little bit about Australia, it's one of the top places I'd like to go(actually THE top place overseas). Is it as nice as the 'Adventure Bound' guy makes it out to be?

*holds back a snicker*

I don't know who the "Adventure Bound" guy is, but the answer is probably not!!!
Where I live is pretty cool - you've probably heard everyone go on about Sydney and Melbourne etc, but really, they're not as great as everyone says. Typical dirty, big cities with everyone always in a hurry. It costs heaps to live/visit there, and takes forever to get around the place.
I live in Adelaide, which is in South Australia. It has a population of about 1 million, but its good, cos pretty much wherever you live you're no more than half an hour from the beach, hills or city. I live in the hills in a suburb called Flagstaff Hill - its a pretty urban yuppie suburbanite area if you know what I mean. My house is right on a reserve though, and overlooks a creek and lots of trees etc, and in the mornings you can hear the kookaburras calling.
Everyone always asks about kangaroos and koalas etc, but except for way out in the country areas, you can really only see them in the wildlife parks. In the country, the roos can be dangerous cos they come out at night, and are attracted by car headlights - if one hits you, you're pretty lucky if you can walk away from it at all (I guess it would be kind of the equivalent of deer etc in America - cute for tourists to look at, but a pain in the ass to live near!!!)
The "typical Aussie" that you guys would see on tv (eg croc dundee) is pretty much crap - I certainly don't know anyone like that!! I guess there's some people like that way out in "the bush" but we take the piss out of them as much as you guys do!!!
The country is beautiful though - it varies a lot though depending on where you are, from deserts to beautiful rainforests etc. I think we've got a bit of everything down here!

sounds like a great place. I hate the cities(but sometimes I like to go there to party), I could never live in one. I didn't think you were all like 'crocodile dundee', but I would expect you all to be pretty 'rough around the edges', like I fancy myself to be.

Yep...I'll just be over there sitting in the sun...
(I don't like name tags either. Think you missed the point.)
Seems like three's a crowd at this BBQ! Know when I'm not wanted...I'll leave in a day or two. Meanwhile, I'll just put my headphones on & listen to my Pink Floyd CDs. Just for THE record...'Floyd rules'! I've seen them on tour for: Dark Side, Animals, & Division Bells!!! I'll just be over there...
Pandora
P.S.
Do I get any points for living WAY out in the country in a log cabin?
The River runs through my property making for beautiful wetlands where
(amongst other critters) Great Blue Heron live! And I have a VERY smart Blue Doberman named 'Belle'. Just in case anybody wonders about
the gal w/the raven hair & ruby lips.

Hey, we didn't kick you out, you just didn't come back!! You're always welcome at my house Pandora, even though you did let the cat out of the bag!!

Cloughie...What cat? When? Where?!? I've always had an intertest in boxes, if that's what you mean! Just 'cause I'm the curious type..
Is that one SMALL fault gonna' be held against me forever? Sheesh!
I've changed alot too. Traveling around has taught me to mind my own bee'swax! I just don't want your friend to become jealous. I'm quiet
good at sharing. But if you two want privacy I completely understand.
We can ALWAYS jam together anytime you like. I'm here for keeps. I call h2g2 'my nest'. There's alot of cool people in here. I like it. Lots of parties!!! 8) WEEEEeeeeee!!!! Bye the way, is there a place to swim near you? I did'nt bring my suit. But I ALWAYS have my birthday suit 8) !!! My hair only goes two my waist though, so you may want to turn your heads, or not, if we take a swim.
It's 9:45 am here, amd I'm off to take care of some business. I usually don't arise until the crack of dawn. But, one does what one must to get by! Speaking of which...Bye...for now Pandora...

Pan, don't leave. I just got through reading everything. I was hoping to hear you and cloughie play a little acoustic. Great place, cloughie. I hope you don't mind, but I brought Angus and Rosee to play with Barney. Angus is pretty good at catching stuff. Rosee only plays one game, "Jump on Angus". BTW, Primus sings the theme song for "South Park". The weather is perfect for kites. cloughie, let's see your expertise. Thanks for the beer. It's just what the Dr. ordered. Really. I have a great Dr.

Sorry Pandora, it's still a little cold here to be swimming(water temp. about 45 degrees F). But you are always welcome. I am not a private person by nature, thoug hI do have 'private parts'!! ROTFLOL!!! (couldn't help myself(or did)) Stop in anytime, I won't bite(hard).

Unless she asks, eh cloughie? I'm glad you came in. I just got back from the canal with the dogs. It's a little cool, but wonderful. You have a nice place here. I don't like big cities, either. Unless it's for a visit. The Doors are playing on the radio right now. "Roadhouse Blues". I love your 12 string. Barney doesn't seem to mind my dogs. They both love meeting new friends. It's almost 11:11. Should we synchronise a Cheers? The beer is nice and cold.