tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591247076384073110.post3672105691600349813..comments2023-11-05T01:10:56.717-07:00Comments on The Year of Writing Dangerously: Aussie August: The Australian version of grits? Bush Tuckers.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591247076384073110.post-18936576602877512442011-08-17T09:11:22.435-07:002011-08-17T09:11:22.435-07:00I'm watching McLeod's Daughters from seaso...I'm watching McLeod's Daughters from season 1 for the fourth time now. I wish there were some other similar shows I could find - there is nothing I have found that is anything at all like the gals on Drover's Run.billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591247076384073110.post-2973510380069675082011-08-16T14:06:49.535-07:002011-08-16T14:06:49.535-07:00Nevyn: I was hanging out with hippy, bohemian type...Nevyn: I was hanging out with hippy, bohemian types, writing poetry, when Major Les hit our airwaves -- it's only now that I'm aged and decrepit I'm catching up with some TV shows, including "Poh's Kitchen".<br /><br />Dawn: Yes, a "ute" is a utility vehicle; I think you folks call them "pick-ups". As for vegemite, it's an icon here. You either love vegemite or hate it -- it's made out of yeast extract and is very salty (doesn't sit well with the American sweet tooth, usually). It is usually spread -- thinly -- on toast or crumpets at breakfast. I'll happily send you a jar...Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04612246616399759596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591247076384073110.post-86388607044377799052011-08-16T06:22:54.003-07:002011-08-16T06:22:54.003-07:00We are loving getting doses of Oz over here in the...We are loving getting doses of Oz over here in the States. My hits have definitely gone up thanks to Michael and his Down Under Musings.<br /><br />I just saw my first episode of "McLeod's Daughters" and I am hooked.<br /><br />Question--- they mentioned a "ute" is that short for a Utility Vehicle? <br /><br />Also, speaking of food, what the bleep is vegamite?Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02896381441228343533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591247076384073110.post-87645074277543042592011-08-14T07:29:31.846-07:002011-08-14T07:29:31.846-07:00Now Michael...you failed to mention the Bush Tucke...Now Michael...you failed to mention the Bush Tucker Man! This (white) guy was employed by the Oz Army to teach soldiers how to survive off the land in the bush and made a very successful television program out of what he knew. Crocodile Dundee had nothing on the Bush Tucker Man! I still don't know how he managed to sample everything with a straight face!<br /><br />I'm so glad Michael is spreading the Oz culture far and wide :)Nevynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11121895665261524618noreply@blogger.com