Is this a US-only group?

Rotfl, yeah, you missed something. It's a kind of humour that 'Merkans just don't seem to get to see, much. That's why Hollywood does so much business remaking foreign films.

I was grinning all over when I read that post. Not to worry ... me, I don't get Carlin and Carrey and all that lot. (But I do get Jeff Foxworthy! We have rednecks here, too!)

-P.

Lucas as in "The Prince Of Darkness"?

Lew

That's the great thing about this NG. With the exception of tool/ lumber outlets and some brand names, every other aspect of woodworking is the same and the language is truly international. I'm a bit of an odd resident, though. I'm a Yank from Boston but I've lived in the UK for the last 27 years. And when I really want to beat myself up, I go to the Amazon U.S. web site and look at all the wonderful CHEAP (with current ROE, even CHEAPER!) tools and curse whoever invented customs duties and shipping costs.

FoggyTown

What's Bunnings?

I plan to visit Oz and New Zealand one day, but I know there's far too many beautiful things to see to be shopping for tools.

Truly one of the most beautiful national anthems. ;^)

G'day Morris, Na, not really. I wasn't bitching about the US content, it's rather amusing some times seeing the big retailers getting a serve :) It was the other way around, just wishing there was a bit more Oz content, but as the say "Wish in one hand and sh*t in the other and see which fills first". ;) all the best John

G'day Lee, Very rarely do want what's on the other side of the fence. The devil you know is better than the devil you don't. ;)

regards John

Yep, There are some lookers here. As for the Beer, it must be an acquired taste, as don't find the Yankee stuff much good, but it sure is a lot better than the Pommy liquid with a beer label on it. Sheesh, if you don't like "Round-a-bouts", don't visit Kalgoorlie, I get dizzie just nicking down the street ;)

all the best John

Bunnings is a joke !!! It's a "Hardware Ware House" with nothing in it :) Probably similar to your Big Box stores. That's if your American.

Regards John

If you visit, ask us about "microbrew" before you head up. It may change your opinion of American beer!

Barry, Don't bother with them 2 hills the other side of the ditch, then again it'd be quiet as all the locals now live in OZ ;) "Except for the Sheep" regards John

It's only money - look what you get instead. ;-)

Love the Blue Collar Comedy Tours, End up with bloody sore guts every time I watch them.

John

Live/traveled throughout in Oz in my younger days when Yanks were a rarity ... found the beer good and the women truly friendly. :)

I'm basically color blind and the only time I've ever seen green was the North island of New Zealand (BTW, those little white specks on the sides of the mountains were sheep). A truly beautiful country, from North to South ... and the women were truly friendly.

There are other places to narrow yourself to your particular region.

One nice thing about the US folks is we're used to - dare I say - kowtowing to minority interests. "For Spanish, press two." Al and Jesse are working on "for Ebonics press three...."

It is sad but true that the US has a lot more people who can/do crafts of all sorts. For example: When we moved to Germany in 77 I brought along all my stained glass stuff thinking I could buy my precious hand- blown 'antique' style glass at the source- and cheaper than I had in California. I was turned away at the door and informed that only serious- guild related people could buy glass there. I had to make a trip to the States, and buy more glass, and haul it back to Germany! Just one more story: so far I've sold over 200 books, and sales in Canada and Australia have been a good part of that- but just one sale to Ireland- none in the rest of Europe. Best I can figure there just aren't very many woodworkers there- at least not those interested in small projects. One exception is for carvers- lots of wonderful carvers in England. Donna Menke

I am/was a woodworker, but haven't done anything serious in years, but as a lurker, I still like to read about others' experiences. I, like you, give my location in my sig line. If others did the same in worldwide newsgroups, at least we/you would know where we're/you're coming from.

Yes there is a Winery near here "Charleville Vineyard Brewery" they brew a nice assortment. Bit expensive though but mighty tasty.

Mark

LOL. I could never figure out why British cars from the 50'and 60's wouldn't start when it rained....coming FROM a country where it almost always rains. (Last year, summer was on a Tuesday?) One day, as four Merlin engines (on a Lancaster) gurgled to a start, I almost peed my shorts with glee. Those Brits can do some cool engineering.