I am going Down Under! - Page 3

teacake · January 17 2013, 09:11 AM

I think she is already on the plane!!!

1001001 · January 17 2013, 04:19 PM

Another place I enjoyed in Queensland was Cooberrie Park. It's a wildlife sanctuary.

I got to feed a kangaroo from my hands, and hold a koala.

http://www.cooberriepark.com.au/

Rhubarbodendron · January 17 2013, 07:12 PM

are they as soft as they look?

1001001 · January 17 2013, 07:32 PM

Rhubarbodendron wrote:

are they as soft as they look?

Not as soft as you would think. Their fur is thick and wooly, and just a little rough. They are a trip.

The kangaroos...we outsiders don't always appreciate how strong and powerful they are. One kangaroo was pulling my hand toward it to eat more, and it was a little uncomfortable how strong he was pulling.

If I can find the pictures, I'll scan and post them. I think I have a couple from Brisbane and Rockhampton too.

Tiberius · January 18 2013, 04:38 AM

Here's how to convert temperatures.

To go from F to C...

Subtract 30 and divide by two.

So 100F goes down to 70, and halved to get 35C (which is about what we've got at the moment!)

To go from C to F...

Double it and add thirty.

So, 25 C gets doubles to 50, then add 30 and you get 80F.

It isn't exact, but it's reasonably close, certainly close enough to know if it is going to be hot or cold or whatever.

teacake · January 18 2013, 04:44 AM

No, here's how you convert temperatures:

http://www.onlineconversion.com/temperature.htm

Anyway I'm pretty sure Naira comes from the lands of celsius (aka, not america) herself.

SmoothieX · January 18 2013, 04:52 AM

F to C: subtract 32 then multiply by 5/9

C to F: multiply by 9/5 then add 32

I work in an industry where conversions in the same system or going from one to another is commonplace. Certain things you just remember. 7.48 gal/ft3, 1 inch/25.4 mm and so on.

How many mg/L of something to I need to add to soften 10 MGD of water. Fuck you metric.

Tiberius · January 18 2013, 06:45 AM

Oh, stop ruining my fun.

The only reason I posted what I did is because it makes it easy to do in your head.

teacake · January 18 2013, 06:52 AM

I bet there are phone apps now too..

Rhubarbodendron · January 18 2013, 01:14 PM

SmoothieX wrote:

How many mg/L of something to I need to add to soften 10 MGD of water. Fuck you metric.

Commiserations and welcome to the club! I have to convert all the time when talking with Americans here. °C to °F, g & kg to oz & lbs, ml & l to liquid oz and Gallons, cm, m & km to inches, feet, yards and miles, g/ml to cups - and the other way round. Not to mention all the different timezones.

(btw, does someone happen to know how many grams a cup of butter equals? And how heavy is a stick of butter in the US?? In Germany it's half a [metric] pound)

Naira · January 19 2013, 05:57 PM

Hello everyone!

I am already in Brisbane! I've been here for two days and it seems lovely. I find it very hard to find a place to stay though, as everyone is waiting for the new wave of students in a few weeks and doesn't want to lease for only 3 months...

Interestingly enough, I have not met many Australians yet! Most people in the University and out in the shops seem to be of Asian origin. I remember this being the case in New Zealand as well. Where are all the Australians hidden???

Public transport seems expensive indeed, as someone mentioned above. Sadly, once again, three months is a short time to consider getting a car. And I am so not used to not having one around!

Anyway, things seem very nice (except that it is too hot! - and that's coming from a Greek person...). I hope I 'll have some time to see stuff outside the city as well, I wouldn't want to miss that opportunity.

Thanks for the suggestions. Keep them coming!

lurok · January 19 2013, 06:19 PM

Naira wrote:

Where are all the Australians hidden???

They're all over here

Tiberius · January 19 2013, 10:33 PM

Any chance you'll be able to pop down to Sydney to say hi?

teacake · January 20 2013, 12:02 AM

If Brisbane is full of asians you will get great food. I hope you don't have too much trouble finding somewhere to stay

You could try Gumtree for a share house, you might be able to find short term easier that way than through real estate agents:

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-flatshar...c18294l3005721

junxon · January 20 2013, 12:18 AM

cover yourself in vegemite. that'll draw australians to you.

January 17 2013, 09:11 AM	#31
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January 17 2013, 04:19 PM	#32
1001001 Putting the F-U Back in FUN! Location: People's Gaypublic of Drugafornia	Re: I am going Down Under! Another place I enjoyed in Queensland was Cooberrie Park. It's a wildlife sanctuary. I got to feed a kangaroo from my hands, and hold a koala. http://www.cooberriepark.com.au/ __________________ “There is a cult of ignorance in the United States...The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge'.” - Isaac Asimov

January 17 2013, 07:12 PM	#33
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January 18 2013, 04:38 AM	#35
Tiberius Commodore	Re: I am going Down Under! Here's how to convert temperatures. To go from F to C... Subtract 30 and divide by two. So 100F goes down to 70, and halved to get 35C (which is about what we've got at the moment!) To go from C to F... Double it and add thirty. So, 25 C gets doubles to 50, then add 30 and you get 80F. It isn't exact, but it's reasonably close, certainly close enough to know if it is going to be hot or cold or whatever. __________________ The Best of Both Worlds eBook \| Every episode of Trek in viewing order Tiberius

January 18 2013, 04:44 AM	#36
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January 18 2013, 04:52 AM	#37
SmoothieX Vice Admiral Location: Massachusetts	Re: I am going Down Under! F to C: subtract 32 then multiply by 5/9 C to F: multiply by 9/5 then add 32 I work in an industry where conversions in the same system or going from one to another is commonplace. Certain things you just remember. 7.48 gal/ft3, 1 inch/25.4 mm and so on. How many mg/L of something to I need to add to soften 10 MGD of water. Fuck you metric.

January 18 2013, 06:45 AM	#38
Tiberius Commodore	Re: I am going Down Under! Oh, stop ruining my fun. The only reason I posted what I did is because it makes it easy to do in your head. __________________ The Best of Both Worlds eBook \| Every episode of Trek in viewing order Tiberius

January 18 2013, 06:52 AM	#39
teacake Admiral Location: Militant Janeway True Path Devotees Compound. With Sehlats.	Re: I am going Down Under! I bet there are phone apps now too.. __________________ Rider: I can't believe you'd kill me for a field of empty holes. J'onn: It's all I have. ■ ■ ■ Janeway does Melbourne

January 19 2013, 05:57 PM	#41
Naira Rear Admiral Location: Greece	Re: I am going Down Under! Hello everyone! I am already in Brisbane! I've been here for two days and it seems lovely. I find it very hard to find a place to stay though, as everyone is waiting for the new wave of students in a few weeks and doesn't want to lease for only 3 months... Interestingly enough, I have not met many Australians yet! Most people in the University and out in the shops seem to be of Asian origin. I remember this being the case in New Zealand as well. Where are all the Australians hidden??? Public transport seems expensive indeed, as someone mentioned above. Sadly, once again, three months is a short time to consider getting a car. And I am so not used to not having one around! Anyway, things seem very nice (except that it is too hot! - and that's coming from a Greek person...). I hope I 'll have some time to see stuff outside the city as well, I wouldn't want to miss that opportunity. Thanks for the suggestions. Keep them coming! __________________ TBBS Card \| "Don't Panic!"

January 19 2013, 10:33 PM	#43
Tiberius Commodore	Re: I am going Down Under! Any chance you'll be able to pop down to Sydney to say hi? __________________ The Best of Both Worlds eBook \| Every episode of Trek in viewing order Tiberius

January 20 2013, 12:02 AM	#44
teacake Admiral Location: Militant Janeway True Path Devotees Compound. With Sehlats.	Re: I am going Down Under! If Brisbane is full of asians you will get great food. I hope you don't have too much trouble finding somewhere to stay You could try Gumtree for a share house, you might be able to find short term easier that way than through real estate agents: http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-flatshar...c18294l3005721 __________________ Rider: I can't believe you'd kill me for a field of empty holes. J'onn: It's all I have. ■ ■ ■ Janeway does Melbourne

January 20 2013, 12:18 AM	#45
junxon Fleet Captain Location: I'm a Romulan now. Romulans are cool	Re: I am going Down Under! cover yourself in vegemite. that'll draw australians to you. __________________ I'm your Venus, I'm your fire, At your desire, Captain. - Mr Spock Hello to Jason Isaacs!