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Post by Jan and Shah on Feb 21, 2016 4:52:41 GMT -5
There have been others from Australia over the years but they seem to have drifted away. Angela, keep asking questions if anything is worrying you. One thing the forum members all seem to agree on is whether an animal needs to see a vet or not. I know when I first got Shah, I rushed him to the vet as I thought he had something wrong with his neck. There was absolutely nothing wrong with it - it is just that quakers necks are different to cockatiels. Felt really stupid but the vet said that it was better to ask than to leave it - just in case it was something that needed attention. So keep asking questions.
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Post by Jasper's minion on Feb 21, 2016 5:34:20 GMT -5
I'm from Australia too, I never post on here as I can't remember my user name. Jasper has just had a major moult and has lots of pin feathers on his head. I'm in Brisbane.
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Post by Angela on Feb 21, 2016 6:22:59 GMT -5
Haha very funny Biteybird! Thanks Jan  I'm sure I'll have lots more questions!!! As I said I wasn't overly concerned as he was still eating and drinking and pooping like normal, lol! I've been quite sick in the past, so I have no qualms about seeing Dr's and Vets!!!! Hi Jasper's minion! Glad to see there are 4 of us lol! |
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Post by biteybird on Feb 22, 2016 2:07:19 GMT -5
OK, so Aussie headcount - 1 from Sydney, 1 from Brisbane, 1 from Melbourne & Angela, you're country Victoria, right? Maybe one day we'll have one member from each state! |
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Post by Jan and Shah on Feb 22, 2016 3:36:53 GMT -5
Hi Jasper's Minion, welcome back |
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Post by Angela on Feb 22, 2016 6:15:59 GMT -5
Yep, I'm in Mildura... Very country.... I have a sister in Melbourne and family in Wollongong (that's where I was born)!!!! No one in Brisbane though.....
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Post by julianna on Feb 23, 2016 13:43:34 GMT -5
I want to go to Aussie... but guess I am stuck a Canuk (canadaian) forever.
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Post by Angela on Feb 23, 2016 20:13:49 GMT -5
Not a traveller Julianna?
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Post by easttex on Feb 24, 2016 6:32:37 GMT -5
I want to go to Aussie... but guess I am stuck a Canuk (canadaian) forever. When I lived in Belgium for a couple years, I briefly considered trying to pass as Canadian (Americans being so popular the world over ) but I figured I would put an "eh" in the wrong place or would slip up some other way. |
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Post by Caseysmom on Feb 24, 2016 9:18:16 GMT -5
I want to go to Aussie... but guess I am stuck a Canuk (canadaian) forever. When I lived in Belgium for a couple years, I briefly considered trying to pass as Canadian (Americans being so popular the world over ) but I figured I would put an "eh" in the wrong place or would slip up some other way. Lol, just throw it at the end of a sentence, that often works! I don't think we even realize we are saying it, lol! Then you would also need to wear a toque not a hat, and learn to like poutine! I can say I've been to Australia but it was only for two days, so that probably doesn't really count. It would be a neat country to explore. |
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Post by easttex on Feb 24, 2016 11:34:36 GMT -5
I had to look it up, but as long as the cheese and gravy were vegetarian, I could learn to love poutine! I discovered Nanaimo bars a couple years ago, and I've had the utmost respect for Canadian cuisine ever since. |
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Post by Caseysmom on Feb 24, 2016 12:03:39 GMT -5
I had to look it up, but as long as the cheese and gravy were vegetarian, I could learn to love poutine! I discovered Nanaimo bars a couple years ago, and I've had the utmost respect for Canadian cuisine ever since. Yum! How about butter tarts, they are a spicey raisin tart, that is also a yummy Canadian dessert! A fav of mine! No nuts in the ones I make though as I am allergic. |
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Post by julianna on Feb 24, 2016 13:25:02 GMT -5
Ok Stop... you are making me hungry. lol. Yes I would love to go to Australia and yes... I am a traveller. Australia is on my list of places to go before I kick the bucket. lol. I hesitate only because it is soooooo far but I will make it there one day. (guess I should start walking now... lol)
A word of advice... always put the "eh" and the end of the sentence okay eh? I was stunned when I was in the states and people there could not get over that I wanted gravy on my fries. They use salad dressing like the Ranch stuff. I thought that was really weird but it did not taste bad.
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Post by easttex on Feb 24, 2016 14:36:13 GMT -5
In Belgium they invariably eat fries with mayonnaise. Never could pick up that habit.  |
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Post by Jan and Shah on Feb 24, 2016 15:28:04 GMT -5
Well Julianna, if you ever make it to Australia, I can guarantee that you wont want to leave. It is a spectacular country with very diverse environments. I feel very fortunate to live here and am often pleased that we are so far away from the rest of the world given the events in recent years. Plus we eat our fries with whatever takes our fancy be it gravy, mayonnaise, vinegar or tomato sauce |
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I'm sure I'll have lots more questions!!! As I said I wasn't overly concerned as he was still eating and drinking and pooping like normal, lol! I've been quite sick in the past, so I have no qualms about seeing Dr's and Vets!!!!
