Official Match Thread Season 38, Round 7: West Coast Wonders v Ophidian Old Boys at The Colosseum

[kenneyswarriors]

Only 2 "x" ... hmm

So you obviously don't love him.

That's what I was thinking too, going to take my bat and go now.

I just don't need my pain levels increased, and been saying I just want to be a happy chappy for a few days now and not risk increasing it by going near them.
Now I'm ........

 

[DemurePrincess]

Why do I feel like I am the odd mandog out in this 3some?

I’m unwatching you two ffs

 

[DemurePrincess]

That's what I was thinking too, going to take my bat and go now.

I just don't need my pain levels increased, and been saying I just want to be a happy chappy for a few days now and not risk increasing it by going near them.
Now I'm ........

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Greedy bitch

 

[BFew]

Now I'm ........

still an Old Camel

 

[kenneyswarriors]

kenneyswarriors only has 2 humps, so that he can more easily carry myself and DemurePrincess off into the sunrise.

I have back up for any hangers on.

 

[DemurePrincess]

kenneyswarriors only has 2 humps, so that he can more easily carry myself and DemurePrincess off into the sunrise.

Too funny! Have a fab day! School run here we come

 

[BFew]

I have back up for any hangers on.

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With so many humps you could open a bottle shop.

 

[BFew]

Too funny! Have a fab day! School run here we come

I bet my school run soon is faster than yours!

 

[kenneyswarriors]

I’m unwatching you two ffs

 

[kenneyswarriors]

With so many humps you could open a bottle shop.

 

[Robertio]

Talking about specials, restocked on Jack cans last night, Baileys on special, OOh throw that in, should have checked prices maybe $170-hmm glad I only buy alcohol twice a year, don't know how you could afford to drink.

BWS liquor has opened a store in Heathcote to go with all the craft beer and Wineries, we must be The Drinking Capital Of The World.

 

[Pamcake1]

And **** me, forgot to see if there was any After Dinner Mints at IGA last night. Will check next time Pamcake1

That's ok they are probably going to be getting their Xmas stock in very soon if the ADM's aren't there now.'
I also understand the penchant for lingering in an interesting thread rather than go to threads that are same old nothing to see or say. So back to the covo about collecting and history kenneyswarriors one of the areas I collect in is Australian camping/beach/picnic gear. Tracing the love of Aussies for the great outdoors and their interaction with the landscape on holidays etc.
So let me tell you about 2 of the tents I have;
1/ is an Edwardian beach tent made by Gairs in Elizabeth St, Melbourne. Gairs supplied and manufactured all of the canvas products for the Australians in WWI, canvas water bottles, stretchers, flags, tents etc. It's a single pole tent with a square iron frame at the top, I love the pompom details around the top edge, it has leather and brass closures and could easily sleep 4 adults.


I have the Edwardian picnic set, chairs (also made by Gairs) etc to go with it. I'd say it's the only one in existance and what I'd grab if the house was on fire...(touch wood) at least I'd have a roof over my head.

This Edwardian picnic set is from Asprey's in London. I have many others from 1880-1950.


The 2nd tent is made by Austral is for when the first cars came along. Here's the advertising for it. It's complete in it's orignal bag etc but I cant find the photos of the set up. It has a steel frame between the carport part and the sleeping part and is not that easy to set up. Of course you use the carport part during the day for living/eating etc and put the car in overnight in case it rains.

 

[Robertio]

I give up on tent camping, i wanted the creature comforts so i bought a motorhome.

 

[kenneyswarriors]

That's ok they are probably going to be getting their Xmas stock in very soon if the ADM's aren't there now.'
I also understand the penchant for lingering in an interesting thread rather than go to threads that are same old nothing to see or say. So back to the covo about collecting and history kenneyswarriors one of the areas I collect in is Australian camping/beach/picnic gear. Tracing the love of Aussies for the great outdoors and their interaction with the landscape on holidays etc.
So let me tell you about 2 of the tents I have;
1/ is an Edwardian beach tent made by Gairs in Elizabeth St, Melbourne. Gairs supplied and manufactured all of the canvas products for the Australians in WWI, canvas water bottles, stretchers, flags, tents etc. It's a single pole tent with a square iron frame at the top, I love the pompom details around the top edge, it has leather and brass closures and could easily sleep 4 adults.
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I have the Edwardian picnic set, chairs (also made by Gairs) etc to go with it. I'd say it's the only one in existance and what I'd grab if the house was on fire...(touch wood) at least I'd have a roof over my head.

This Edwardian picnic set is from Asprey's in London. I have many others from 1880-1950.
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The 2nd tent is made by Austral is for when the first cars came along. Here's the advertising for it. It's complete in it's orignal bag etc but I cant find the photos of the set up. It has a steel frame between the carport part and the sleeping part and is not that easy to set up. Of course you use the carport part during the day for living/eating etc and put the car in overnight in case it rains.

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Miss the camping, just have a couple of old canvas swags now.

My parents used to do a lot of camping in the 70's with a Terka tent, Czechoslovakia made, very good quality-hi end.

Got bored while working at at a camping and fishing wholesalers in the 90's, went exploring and found 6 old Terka tents, new including 2 Panelvan tents, made a offer and all my family had new 10 by 10 tents, I kept a van tent and ended up buying 5 Chrysler P/V's so I could use them 'Horse before the cart ? and had a 10 by 10 for my truck to use at Camel races -Grouse tents, not in your era, but still good.

 

[kenneyswarriors]

I give up on tent camping, i wanted the creature comforts so i bought a motorhome.

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I'd love to see it in a head wind.

 

[Pamcake1]

A little bit more of Show and tell time;

This picnic set is the oldest I have; circa 1887 in the days of Marvellous Melbourne when we were still the richest city in the world. This type was also carried on train trips so you could have a cup of tea and sandwich as they didn't have dining cars. The wicker wrapped bottles, everything snuggly stowed so nothing rattled. Amazing workmanship.


Then there were the picnic hampers, for 'shooting' and outdoor eating etc. Circa 1890-1900 these are large and required two people to carry and these are pre-cars. Coracle was the main maker. The plates are enamel with gold edging and I love the hand blown glasses with their wicker holders.

 

[Robertio]

I'd love to see it in a head wind.

I just go where the wind takes me mate.

 

[Robertio]

A little bit more of Show and tell time;

This picnic set is the oldest I have; circa 1887 in the days of Marvellous Melbourne when we were still the richest city in the world. This type was also carried on train trips so you could have a cup of tea and sandwich as they didn't have dining cars. The wicker wrapped bottles, everything snuggly stowed so nothing rattled. Amazing workmanship.
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Then there were the picnic hampers, for 'shooting' and outdoor eating etc. Circa 1890-1900 these are large and required two people to carry and these are pre-cars. Coracle was the main maker. The plates are enamel with gold edging and I love the hand blown glasses with their wicker holders.
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That's brilliant.

 

[kenneyswarriors]

A little bit more of Show and tell time;

This picnic set is the oldest I have; circa 1887 in the days of Marvellous Melbourne when we were still the richest city in the world. This type was also carried on train trips so you could have a cup of tea and sandwich as they didn't have dining cars. The wicker wrapped bottles, everything snuggly stowed so nothing rattled. Amazing workmanship.
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Then there were the picnic hampers, for 'shooting' and outdoor eating etc. Circa 1890-1900 these are large and required two people to carry and these are pre-cars. Coracle was the main maker. The plates are enamel with gold edging and I love the hand blown glasses with their wicker holders.
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I want a butter holder like that

 

[kenneyswarriors]

Oh, went looking before, forgot to add an example

 

[DemurePrincess]

That's ok they are probably going to be getting their Xmas stock in very soon if the ADM's aren't there now.'
I also understand the penchant for lingering in an interesting thread rather than go to threads that are same old nothing to see or say. So back to the covo about collecting and history kenneyswarriors one of the areas I collect in is Australian camping/beach/picnic gear. Tracing the love of Aussies for the great outdoors and their interaction with the landscape on holidays etc.
So let me tell you about 2 of the tents I have;
1/ is an Edwardian beach tent made by Gairs in Elizabeth St, Melbourne. Gairs supplied and manufactured all of the canvas products for the Australians in WWI, canvas water bottles, stretchers, flags, tents etc. It's a single pole tent with a square iron frame at the top, I love the pompom details around the top edge, it has leather and brass closures and could easily sleep 4 adults.
View attachment 2107284View attachment 2107285View attachment 2107286 View attachment 2107288

I have the Edwardian picnic set, chairs (also made by Gairs) etc to go with it. I'd say it's the only one in existance and what I'd grab if the house was on fire...(touch wood) at least I'd have a roof over my head.

This Edwardian picnic set is from Asprey's in London. I have many others from 1880-1950.
View attachment 2107298

The 2nd tent is made by Austral is for when the first cars came along. Here's the advertising for it. It's complete in it's orignal bag etc but I cant find the photos of the set up. It has a steel frame between the carport part and the sleeping part and is not that easy to set up. Of course you use the carport part during the day for living/eating etc and put the car in overnight in case it rains.

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Now see that tent? I could see you running out in your itty bitty tiny weeny tiny yellow polka dot bikini but that’s just me and my mind…

What’s your thoughts on the subject?

 

[Pamcake1]

Oh, went looking before, forgot to add an example

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I know them and they are fantastic very well made tents. What people don't realise is that the old canvas breathed and you didn't have that horrible fuggy stale air when you woke up in the morning or the condensation dripping on you.

 

[kenneyswarriors]

A little bit more of Show and tell time;

This picnic set is the oldest I have; circa 1887 in the days of Marvellous Melbourne when we were still the richest city in the world. This type was also carried on train trips so you could have a cup of tea and sandwich as they didn't have dining cars. The wicker wrapped bottles, everything snuggly stowed so nothing rattled. Amazing workmanship.
View attachment 2107306View attachment 2107307

Then there were the picnic hampers, for 'shooting' and outdoor eating etc. Circa 1890-1900 these are large and required two people to carry and these are pre-cars. Coracle was the main maker. The plates are enamel with gold edging and I love the hand blown glasses with their wicker holders.
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Love all the older stuff, just honest, simple and built to last.
All the new stuff has a built in fail date so you have to keep buying ,or apps/subscriptions to get more moolah out of you, it like you don't own just rent stuff nowadays.

 

[Pamcake1]

Now see that tent? I could see you running out in your itty bitty tiny weeny tiny yellow polka dot bikini but that’s just me and my mind…

What’s your thoughts on the subject?

Once upon a time, now it's neck to knee! But I do have a 1930's Australian made swimsuit. Here is some more of the Aussie beach collection:

 

[kenneyswarriors]

Here's something you may like Pamcake1

Hand built display cabinet ? dollhouse ? perfect for my 1/4" Sidchrome obsession so I bought it.

Don't know how old, but loved the roof and design - hmmm may be able to date it from the locks- might look into it.