tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post145244961077346393..comments2023-10-05T10:09:33.431-07:00Comments on Bits n Bobs: Of droughts and flooded plains....simonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-50252219458670917932008-04-02T21:58:00.000-07:002008-04-02T21:58:00.000-07:00On the market in NZ Lorenzo? Where? Point the wa...On the market in NZ Lorenzo? Where? Point the way and I'll buy one.Ju's little sisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320210257287470305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-57398028924799241372008-04-02T19:32:00.000-07:002008-04-02T19:32:00.000-07:00I agree Lorenzo- I am a vegie but I also eat meat...I agree Lorenzo- I am a vegie but I also eat meat... ;o)simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-87776871819095809512008-04-01T00:39:00.000-07:002008-04-01T00:39:00.000-07:00jls. Tell you mum to leave the emu oil alone!! It...jls. Tell you mum to leave the emu oil alone!! It is cruelty in a bottle. Be a veggie!<BR/>There are some excellent creams on the market that GUARANTEE to deal with dry, cracked feet within two weeks of using.lorenzothellamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10248039576046971460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-6770606362598373792008-03-31T14:38:00.000-07:002008-03-31T14:38:00.000-07:00Ellee- yes I am! ;o)Nancy- thanks!Ju's- I will h...Ellee- yes I am! ;o)<BR/><BR/>Nancy- thanks!<BR/>Ju's- I will have a look for you too!simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-35308791381946248782008-03-31T09:07:00.000-07:002008-03-31T09:07:00.000-07:00check this out...http://www.photoblog.com/kangshun...check this out...<BR/><BR/>http://www.photoblog.com/kangshung/2008/03/31/tidbinbilla-nature-reserve.html#commentsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-17031484770247428702008-03-31T01:05:00.000-07:002008-03-31T01:05:00.000-07:00Love it Simon, just love it!My Mum is DESPERATE fo...Love it Simon, just love it!<BR/><BR/>My Mum is DESPERATE for more emu oil, she loves the relief it does for her cracked feet. I bought for her once in a tub of thick cream but can't seem to find the same in NZ. Maybe on my next trip to Oz. It's supposed to be very good relief for psorisis and exzema (sp?)Ju's little sisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320210257287470305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-18067473041957015822008-03-30T18:04:00.000-07:002008-03-30T18:04:00.000-07:00an interesting post, simon.you have a way with wor...an interesting post, simon.<BR/>you have a way with words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-23767863988326912442008-03-30T12:47:00.000-07:002008-03-30T12:47:00.000-07:00As you know, this is a subject close to my heart. ...As you know, this is a subject close to my heart. I like the pic of Maalie, btw. You are cruel..Ellee Seymourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647480320978146418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-2619579331604445672008-03-28T15:44:00.000-07:002008-03-28T15:44:00.000-07:00ooops- corrected now!ooops- corrected now!simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-80752833203560269872008-03-28T14:27:00.000-07:002008-03-28T14:27:00.000-07:00Glad you saw the Apostle Birds, they are one of my...Glad you saw the Apostle Birds, they are one of my favourites. They go around in twelves, you know, just to remind us of the Last Supper and its importance to us all.<BR/><BR/>Don't take offence if I point out that the other bird is actually spelled Chough! LOL!Maaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444125754967223180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-83029927438048004982008-03-28T04:08:00.000-07:002008-03-28T04:08:00.000-07:00Thanks for the edifying remarks Anon! Oh dear! N...Thanks for the edifying remarks Anon! Oh dear! No more emu oil then! <BR/><BR/>It's strictly evening primrose oil from now on!lorenzothellamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10248039576046971460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-67398708071246344852008-03-28T01:01:00.000-07:002008-03-28T01:01:00.000-07:00Emu oil comes from the fat of an emu. I can imagi...Emu oil comes from the <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emu_oil" REL="nofollow"> <I>fat</I></A> of an emu. I can imagine that a dead emu hung up in the sun would leak oil that might appear to come from the feathers.Maaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444125754967223180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-36708063975926212082008-03-27T21:40:00.000-07:002008-03-27T21:40:00.000-07:00QUICK delete my astonishing information before Lor...QUICK delete my astonishing information before Lorenzo the Vegetarian sees it Simon!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14732532158833146797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-61823182220521191762008-03-27T20:25:00.000-07:002008-03-27T20:25:00.000-07:00I did not know that Anon!I did not know that Anon!simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-66275389891113594832008-03-27T18:23:00.000-07:002008-03-27T18:23:00.000-07:00Okay, they told us the oil came from the feathers ...Okay, they told us the oil came from the feathers on the farm because my kids asked :O The aboriginals hung the birds from trees to collect the oil or directly wrapped skin to skin. Emu oil is now a by-product from the emu being processed for its meat... the oil is supposed to penetrate all seven layers of skin!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14732532158833146797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-63546760715265759192008-03-27T14:35:00.000-07:002008-03-27T14:35:00.000-07:00did you know they are SO dumb, that, when you are...did you know they are SO dumb, that, when you are travelling be sure they do not deliberatly run into your car!simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-74698959982094470432008-03-27T11:33:00.000-07:002008-03-27T11:33:00.000-07:00Lorenzo, if it's anything like maalie (fulmar) oil...Lorenzo, if it's anything like maalie (fulmar) oil you chop up the whole thing, boil it in a cauldron and skim off the oil which floats to the surface, just like what you do with a casserole. The feathers are virtually pure keratin (protein) - no oil there.Maaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444125754967223180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-49048656857115045232008-03-27T10:21:00.000-07:002008-03-27T10:21:00.000-07:00So Anon. does the emu oil only come from the feath...So Anon. does the emu oil only come from the feathers? Does any come from the flesh?lorenzothellamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10248039576046971460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-66126320924543341062008-03-26T18:51:00.000-07:002008-03-26T18:51:00.000-07:00ok! I will give it a go!ok! I will give it a go!simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-25871413067399952462008-03-26T17:49:00.000-07:002008-03-26T17:49:00.000-07:00Australian Aboriginals have been using emu oil in ...Australian Aboriginals have been using emu oil in an ointment for centuries but only gives temporary relief from pain. Would work for stained joints after bike riding also! Mixed with wintergreen, peppermint and eucalyptus oil ... :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14732532158833146797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-68904796235587965372008-03-26T17:15:00.000-07:002008-03-26T17:15:00.000-07:00TCA- re bikes.. No we did not take bikes. The roa...TCA- re bikes.. No we did not take bikes. The roads are too rough. With hundreds of km of corragations the bikes would become damaged, even using proper Thule carriers.<BR/>Would love to try one day though.simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-70760156572347620612008-03-26T17:13:00.000-07:002008-03-26T17:13:00.000-07:00TCA! sorry. I will warm 2 up next time!Anony:- ...TCA! sorry. I will warm 2 up next time!<BR/><BR/>Anony:- is it really good for arthritis? I should try it.simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-76113570642822444662008-03-26T16:20:00.000-07:002008-03-26T16:20:00.000-07:00Welcome back after the worst road conditions you'v...Welcome back after the worst road conditions you've experienced - wow! Impressive bird list and then more! Emu oil is very good for arthritis, made from the oil of feathers off live emu's backs ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14732532158833146797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-53262859064571411622008-03-26T16:16:00.000-07:002008-03-26T16:16:00.000-07:00Looks good mate, but where's OUR beer?Did nyou tak...Looks good mate, but where's OUR beer?<BR/><BR/>Did nyou take your bike?TCAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03067876785351586498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260855408191704213.post-21060620196868235812008-03-26T14:37:00.000-07:002008-03-26T14:37:00.000-07:00Lin- yes amazing for real! ANd yes I am fortunate...Lin- yes amazing for real! ANd yes I am fortunate to have employees who will clean it!<BR/><BR/>Maalie- ahahaha! yes a great trip very rough, a lot rougher on the roads because of the rain. Tasmania is looking good.<BR/><BR/>Shrinky- BIG thank you! I am glad I could at least convey soe of the sights and smells...<BR/><BR/>Lorenzo- yes they are my feet in my outback safety sandels!<BR/><BR/>Emu oil is specifically harvested from road kill emus. They are like BIG chooks and about as dumb.<BR/><BR/>Viking- We drink beer cold here, but since travelling with Maalie and Also TCA I am not game enough to show a cold beer... Hahahaha!<BR/><BR/>Kiwi- some of the passengers kept their eyes shut for about 80km!simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.com