Drop Bear warning

[Iain]

It appears that as a consequence of the devastating bushfires in the northeast of Victoria large colonies of drop bears are now migrating to coastal regions.
Some overseas tourists have already been attacked by this silent generally unseen menace.
For our USA members who may have relatives or friends here at the moment, be aware that these are extremely dangerous and few survive an attack.

[Flowboy]

Iain,

This is extremely serious and of major concern. Being away from their normal habitat, they will be hungry and panicked and therefore twice as dangerous. I would interested to know if these are the usual mottled gold/brown bears, or the more aggressive speckled white? In any case thanks for the warning and lets hope for little carnage over the next few months.

Regards

Rob

[Cliff Rogers]

You blokes.... :rolleyes: http://www.ubeaut.biz/wanker.gif

[bitingmidge]

Then there are people like Cliff, who are happy to sit by and watch strangers get themselves into trouble! :oo:

There's no need to be afraid of dropbears folks, if you are ever in an area which could lead you into danger, just remember, they hate the smell of fresh urine.

There is not one instance of an attack on any person who has gone into drop-bear territory with freshly urine-wet hair. It may pay to keep a spare bottle for extended bushwalking trips though.

Cheers,


P:)

[Flowboy]

Midge,
I was unaware of this, but will make sure I do not put a full bladder to waste in future! It makes sense though, similar to the wolf urine they use to keep Moose of the roads in Scandinavia and Canada. (In Scotland, they use enormous cats to keep their mooses under control.)

Rob

[coastie]

You blokes been watching too many Tooheys ads or is that Bundy?:screwy:

[echnidna]

Latest reports are that large groups of dropbears are also heading upstream along the Murray Darling. At their current speed they are expected to be in Qld in a few days.

Similar events happened after the Ash Wednesday fires 20 years ago and it was only providence that the bears didn't quite reach Surfers.

However this time the groups are much larger and a lot faster so Surfers and FNQ might even come under attack.

[Shedhand]

LOOK OUT!!!!

:running:

[Flowboy]

Echnidna,
If what you say is true (God forbid) the NSW Govt. will have no choice but to enforce the SWMBO programme (Slavering Wild Male Bear Outage). People skilled in the SWMBO will be required to help. Julio Iglasias, James Bond and George Bush are, I believe on their way as we speak (sort of) Whoa Is us! Please, all foreigners wait until this crisis is finished before visiting our fair and safe shores. (That said, could we use the Pom cricket team as bait for SWMBO? Naah)

[Flowboy]

However this time the groups are much larger and a lot faster so Surfers and FNQ might even come under attack.

Release the Toads!
D'yer reckon its a homing thing, heading for Bundaberg?

[Toolin Around]

Release the Toads!
D'yer reckon its a homing thing, heading for Bundaberg?


Na, just heard on the news that the D bears are following their favorite prey - the tiny white Qantas. I guess it's them that's been driven out by the fires and the D bears are following.

[Cliff Rogers]

Is this the Friday thread? :?

[Spittin Chips]

Have heard the poor little white qantas is now endangered from an overseas marauder...yet another native being hounded by an introduced species. Last sighted qantas heading Longreach way...no wonder the dropbears are following. My concern is for the bunyips and vicious tuckerbag dogs who will now be short of a food source. Is that not the point of the "where the bloody hell are you campaign" taking the Japanese and US tourists in to fill the gaps in the foodchain? At least the white pointers have been getting a good feed of touring surfers recently.

[Flowboy]

At least the white pointers have been getting a good feed of touring surfers recently.

Used to see lots of those pointers on the beach at Fairlight in NSW. Nasty. You'd see them all over the beach lurking in pairs for an unsuspecting tourist. Some were just plain ugly.

[echnidna]

Is this the Friday thread? :?

Are you suggesting we should detour some dropbears to Werribbee just as a pressie for Bennie ? :bartmoon:

[bitingmidge]

Used to see lots of those pointers on the beach at Fairlight in NSW. Nasty. You'd see them all over the beach lurking in pairs for an unsuspecting tourist. Some were just plain ugly.

Ahh yes, often seen in pairs when observing the common Pink Breasted Mattress Wobbler.

P

:D :D :D

[Iain]

I am more than a little peeved with Cliff's head in the sand attitude, we get drop bears here but he hasn't seen one, we don't get cane toads, ergo, they don't exist:~

[echnidna]

I am more than a little peeved with Cliff's head in the sand attitude, we get drop bears here but he hasn't seen one, we don't get cane toads, ergo, they don't exist:~

I think hes having trouble passing this test so he's hiding out

http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/showthread.php?t=43043

:sofa:

[Cliff Rogers]

I think you are all missing Benny terribly.... :no:
No drivel so you invent your own. :rolleyes:

[Iain]

I think you are all missing Benny terribly.... :no:

We get the pleasure (:? ) this coming Saturday:;

[Flowboy]

Help....Melbourne...North east...blood...vision fading...body parts everywhere.....trees...bears....aaaaaagh

[Honorary Bloke]

The United States are taking this development seriously. See the official text below:


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December 15, 2006
COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Australia is a highly developed stable democracy with a federal-state system. Tourist facilities are widely available. The Australian Tourist Commission’s Internet website, http://www.australia.com (http://www.australia.com/)/, provides a wide range of information of interest to travelers. Read the Department of State Background Notes on Australia (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2698.htm) for additional information.

SAFETY AND SECURITY: Australia has instituted an alert system for possible terrorist attacks. The threat levels range from “low” to “high.” The Australian Attorney General's Office maintains a website with up-to-date information regarding the current assessment of the terrorism threat at http://www.nationalsecurity.gov.au/ (http://www.nationalsecurity.gov.au/). American citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. Travelers may also contact the Australian National Security Hotline at 61-1-800-123-400.

In recent days, the Australian Government have raised the alert level with regard to the threat of Drop Bears attacking tourists in the coastal regions. Though heretofore the Government have denied the existence of these highly dangerous creatures, recent brush fires have driven the savage Drop Bears into more open territory where their existence cannot be hidden. U.S. tourists visiting Australia are advised to avoid wooded areas and urban overpasses, as Drop Bears attack from above and fall on their prey, squeezing them to death. Likewise tourists should avoid open-air hotel balconies unless they are on the topmost floor. Sighting of Drop Bears should be reported immediately to the U. S. Consulate, which will call in an immediate air strike. Enjoy your visit. :)

[SawDustSniffer]

there is only one man that can save us now cince the crock hunter got hunted and thats " Paul Hogan " is he in ozz at the moment ,or is he hiding in USA

[Flowboy]

The United States are taking this development seriously. See the official text below:
Sighting of Drop Bears should be reported immediately to the U. S. Consulate, which will call in an immediate air strike. Enjoy your visit. :)

:oo: :oo: :oo: :oo:

Hey Bob,

We're not harbouring Osama Bear Laden, or Where the Zaqawi.
Just because your Bigfoot turned out to be Michael Jordan out for a stroll, doesn't mean we can't have Drop Bears. In fact some want their protection. They would be relocated to small tracts of land, miles from their traditional habitat and useless for any Caucasian activity.

A very fearful (and now wearing lead underpants),

Rob

[Cliff Rogers]

Is it Friday yet? :rolleyes:

[corbs]

It appears that as a consequence of the devastating bushfires in the northeast of Victoria large colonies of drop bears are now migrating to coastal regions.
Some overseas tourists have already been attacked by this silent generally unseen menace.
For our USA members who may have relatives or friends here at the moment, be aware that these are extremely dangerous and few survive an attack.

24 posts and no mention of sky hooks, dont leave home without them people!:oo::D:2tsup:

Corbs

[ss_11000]

Is it Friday yet? :rolleyes:
apparently so:? :U

[Honorary Bloke]

We're not harbouring Osama Bear Laden, or Where the Zaqawi.


Or perhaps you are. :D But in any event, the U.S. have rescinded the air strike order and have now requested Seppo tourists who spot Drop Bears to complete the triplicate Drop Bear Form (Form 52/90/78/11) and file it with the U. S. Consulate who have requested that a pair of Drop Bears (one male and one of indeterminate sex) be exported to the U. S. Southwestern states to help control our Jackalope population. Jackalopes, which are as swift as antelopes and as randy as jackrabbits, have overrun large parts of our southwestern desert. It appears the Drop Bears can be a real help in bringing this ecological disaster under control. We appreciate the reciprocal cooperation between our governments. :roll:

[Shedhand]

Or perhaps you are. :D But in any event, the U.S. have rescinded the air strike order and have now requested Seppo tourists who spot Drop Bears to complete the triplicate Drop Bear Form (Form 52/90/78/11) and file it with the U. S. Consulate who have requested that a pair of Drop Bears (one male and one of indeterminate sex) be exported to the U. S. Southwestern states to help control our Jackalope population. Jackalopes, which are as swift as antelopes and as randy as jackrabbits, have overrun large parts of our southwestern desert. It appears the Drop Bears can be a real help in bringing this ecological disaster under control. We appreciate the reciprocal cooperation between our governments. :roll:
This you Bob?
Bob Childress (bass, Nervebreakers) says:


"I was reading your web page on Texas Punk and as I played bass for the Nervebreakers I thought I would try and answer the question posed about the weak stuff coming out at the time and the rockers coming out 15 years later (see comment on Mystery Dates).
Basically we tried to put out something that had a remote chance of getting some airplay on the earliest record (Girlfriend). You have to remember that nothing like the album tracks (which was close to a live sound or dig out Rocky Erickson and the Nervebreakers Live in 79 on New Rose for real live sound) was being played on any station back then. It was a while for the "New Wave" sound which was basically Punk groups trying to get on the radio and knowing that being called "punk" would keep them off the airwaves. The second single was a pretty good rocker in my opinion if you crank it up (especially So Flipped).
Mike and I didn't play on the third single as we left right before the New York tour and Paul Quigg and James Flory (ex-Superman's Girlfriend) took over at that time. When the tour was over they bailed and Mike and I played the last gig at the time opening for Teardrop Explodes I think. Album was in the can before we quit but ran out of money and interest in finishing and no money to get it issued emerged till Ryan Richardson rescued it from the closet shelf. Thanks, Ryan again. Otherwise it may still be there."
Mr Childress, thank you for your statement and for confirming our suspicions that you tempered your sound in search of radio airplay. In light of your cooperation we have decided to be lenient, you are hereby sentenced to 100 hours of listening to Teardrop Explodes records. Next... :2tsup:

[celeste]

Hi all

I thought drop bears all died off about 30yrs ago.:wink:

They were around a lot when I was under 12 and travelling in the car.:rolleyes:

Mum had us looking up in those trees for hours as we drove along.:roll:

Celeste

[JackoH]

I am becoming very concerned about the misinformation and lies that are currently circulating about Victorias Drop Bears.
It is a well known fact that any water barrier stops them from migrating, and up to the occurrence of the recent bush fires they happily confined their activities to aforrested areas south of the Murray river.
The lowering of the level of the above mentioned river, and the destruction by fire of their habitat have allowed a few of these indigenous animals to cross into the southern areas of NSW.
However inhabitants of that state and those who live further north should not be unduly concerned. If these animals are allowed to pursue their activities with no interference they will quite happily go about their business and eventually die of intellectual starvation , or return to their original, and much preferred habitat, south of the Murray.
If you are lucky/unlucky enough to come across one going about it's natural business please leave it well alone, and it will not attack you. Remember the Drop Bear Is far more afraid of you than you are of it.:~
This announcement from the Victorian Society for the Protection of Drop Bears(or VSPDB's)
:doh:
For those who reside in Qld, It is believed, but not proven, that fire ants are regarded as a particularly tasty morsel by Drop Bears.

[pawnhead]

You blokes been watching too many Tooheys ads or is that Bundy?:screwy:Ditto.

Stick with 42 Below (http://www.vision-execution.com/personal/storyof42.html).
They tell it straight. No BS http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/images/icons/icon14.gif

[Honorary Bloke]

This you Bob?


Nope Sheddy. Not me. Never heard of 'em. I think I pretty much lost track of musical groups after the BeeGees and the Eagles. :D But I did get a Chrissey Pressie of the Eagles Melbourne Concert CD. :2tsup:

[Iain]

This announcement from the Victorian Society for the Protection of Drop Bears(or VSPDB's)

I am a member of the Clay Pigeon Preservation Society and have never heard of this one:?

[JackoH]

Iain.I resigned from the CPPS many years ago after discovering that no matter how you cooked them they still had an horrible muddy taste
By the way have they recovered from the decimation of the Commonwealth Games?

[Iain]

no matter how you cooked them they still had an horrible muddy taste

You have to soak them in red wine first, with the said pigeon sealed in a plastic bag, after 10 minutes you decant the marinade and enjoy:2tsup:

[Flowboy]

This announcement from the Victorian Society for the Protection of Drop Bears(or VSPDB's)


My sources at ASIO have mentioned to me that this organisation is a front for the DBLA. The Drop Bear Liberation Army. Beware of people like Jack, they will lure to with guile and cunning to a position directly under a tree and the DB lurking therein.:oo:

Agent 86/99, so I swing, shoot me.

[Spittin Chips]

DBLA...shove off!!!
Whatever have they done for the drop bears?
Now take the Peoples Popular Front for the Liberation of Drop Bears...they sure know how to stick it to the man!

[pawnhead]

Iain.I resigned from the CPPS many years ago after discovering that no matter how you cooked them they still had an horrible muddy taste
By the way have they recovered from the decimation of the Commonwealth Games?You were a member of our society and you were eating them. :o You're probably one of those who goes around shooting them, and you'd have deserved a dishonourable discharge if you hadn't resigned first.

[echnidna]

Sounds like a chapter of

The Wood Ducks Association

is going to formed here soon.

:let:

[Spittin Chips]

Maybe someone can help....Desperately seeking a wood duck caller? Google cant help and ebay is sold out. Does the US version of the Wood Chuck caller work?:doh:

[echnidna]

Naa it dont work on wood ducks,

but it really attracts the Drop Bears

[Flowboy]

Are Wood ducks best served with quackers and a McWilliams Teal dry Sherry? And is it best to sand or file the feathers off?

[JackoH]

Every Sporting Shooter knows that Wood ducks and Clay pigeons go together like peaches and cream: You can't have one without the other!
And the drink- "Famous Grouse" of course

[dadpad]

Or perhaps you are. :D But in any event, the U.S. have rescinded the air strike order and have now requested Seppo tourists who spot Drop Bears to complete the triplicate Drop Bear Form (Form 52/90/78/11) and file it with the U. S. Consulate who have requested that a pair of Drop Bears (one male and one of indeterminate sex) be exported to the U. S. Southwestern states to help control our Jackalope population. Jackalopes, which are as swift as antelopes and as randy as jackrabbits, have overrun large parts of our southwestern desert. It appears the Drop Bears can be a real help in bringing this ecological disaster under control. We appreciate the reciprocal cooperation between our governments. :roll:

I am reliably informed that this post is a hoax. There are no trees in jackalope country so this is obviously wrong.

There is however a glimmer of hope for those suffering from infestation of jackalopes.
Hoop snakes have recently been redicovered in some US states (or was it a horn snake).
From wikipedia...Several sightings of the hoop snake have been alleged along the Minnesota (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota)-Wisconsin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisconsin) border in the St. Croix River (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Croix_River) valley

[coastie]

A bit like that cloud of apathy that is headed for Australia :shakehead:

[Honorary Bloke]

I am reliably informed that this post is a hoax. There are no trees in jackalope country so this is obviously wrong.

There is however a glimmer of hope for those suffering from infestation of jackalopes. Hoop snakes have recently been redicovered in some US states

There are indeed trees in jackalope country. They may be only 1M tall, but how large a tree does the Drop Bear need? :D In addition, there are abundant saguaro cacti for perches, provided the Drop Bears do not mind the pricklies. :yikes:

The native habitat of the hoop snake is too far north to help with the jackalope problem. The hoop snakes cannot survive the heat of the Sonoran desert. Drop Bears, on the other hand, being Australian, should find our desert southwest to be almost Eden-like by comparison. :rolleyes:

[Flowboy]

There are indeed trees in jackalope country. They may be only 1M tall, but how large a tree does the Drop Bear need? :D In addition, there are abundant saguaro cacti for perches, provided the Drop Bears do not mind the pricklies. :yikes:


Bob,
while the metre high trees may give some relief for stressed out bears, the Cacti will not, here the bears will have no element of surprise, so necessary and lethal for them. I'm not sure the Australian Govt would be in favour of the bears fermenting cactus juice and writing such theses as The Teachings of Don Juan Drop Bear. (or how my mentor got stoned and killed his neighbour because he could):no: :U

Rob

[Honorary Bloke]

Rob,

Well, he11, just scrap the idea, then. :~ Any chance they can be trained and used to surprise a few of my annoying neighbors?

Speaking of fermented cactus juice, it is now the hour of cocktails. I shall return anon (or not). :drinks_wine:

[dadpad]

Rob,

Well, he11, just scrap the idea, then. :~ Any chance they can be trained and used to surprise a few of my annoying neighbors?


Apparently there is a woman in South Australia who has trained some to bring unsuspecting American tourists to her for deviouse and divers persuits, so I see no reason they could not suprise an annoying neighbour or two.

[Honorary Bloke]

Apparently there is a woman in South Australia who has trained some to bring unsuspecting American tourists to her for deviouse and divers persuits

Can I count on you for a formal introduction? Sounds like an interesting diversion. Tell her I am unsuspecting. :rolleyes:

[Lowan]

Apparently there is a woman in South Australia who has trained some to bring unsuspecting American tourists to her for deviouse and divers persuits, so I see no reason they could not suprise an annoying neighbour or two.


Ahem!!!


:~

[dadpad]

Bob meet Lowan, Lowan meet Bob. Lowan is hails from South Australia Bob and is a renowned drop bear trainer.
She is definitly a SWIMBO (got her own toolbox too!!).

Something else lagamorph?

[Lowan]

Bob meet Lowan, Lowan meet Bob. Lowan is hails from South Australia Bob and is a renowned drop bear trainer.
She is definitly a SWIMBO (got her own toolbox too!!).

Something else lagamorph?



Good to meet you, Bob.


Dammit, DP, I hoped you'd be trembling in fear.


WHAT is a "SWIMBO"?

[Honorary Bloke]

Er . . . good to meet you, Lowan. Um . . . how does one get into the Drop Bear training line of work? Do you capture them as small 'uns? And what exactly do you do with the unsuspecting American tourists? :o

[echnidna]

:val: :roflmao2:

[Flowboy]

Bob,
You may have heard Tony Joe White sing a delta blues version of a song very loosely based on Lowan's exploits some years back. The names were changed to protect the innocent. It was released in the US as "Polk Salad Annie" so as not to stir up panic.

"Every evenin' afor suppertime, she went out past the pumpkin patch.
And caught her a mess of Drop Bears and carried them home in a tote sack.
Drop Bear Annie, Bunyips got yer grannie,
Everybody just knew that she,
was sendin' Drop Bears out to catch a Yankee":)

Regards,

Rob

[dadpad]

A mean, viciouse straightrazor totin' woman.

eeyup thats Lowan all right.

swmbo: I cant tell you that because of my lowly ranking

An apeal to "The Master Wood Butcher" (may his chisels be ever sharp) http://www.woodbutcher.net/swmbo.htm may enlighten

[Lowan]

Er . . . good to meet you, Lowan. Um . . . how does one get into the Drop Bear training line of work? Do you capture them as small 'uns? And what exactly do you do with the unsuspecting American tourists? :o




Well, I kind of fell into Drop Bear training by accident....I found a Drop Bear mother with two babies, dying on the road.


I was able to nurse the babies back to health, but, alas, the mother died.


The rest just kind of dropped into place....


What do I do with the tourists?


Well, the negotiations about my telling you that begin when I hear a true definition of "SWIMBO".

[pawnhead]

Well, the negotiations about my telling you that begin when I hear a true definition of "SWIMBO".Urban Dictionary (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=SWIMBO) is a good resource for acronyms.
I believe the term originated here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWMBO#Horace_Rumpole).
It seems to be a very popular acronym on these forums. I'd say it's probably because the forum is full of henpecked and subservient hubbies. :rofl:

edit: j/k (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=j%2Fk). No offense intended ;)

[Lowan]

Urban Dictionary (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=SWIMBO) is a good resource for acronyms.
I believe the term originated here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWMBO#Horace_Rumpole).
It seems to be a very popular acronym on these forums. I'd say it's probably because the forum is full of henpecked and subservient hubbies. :rofl:




Oh that I should fail to reconize a Rumpole term!

[Flowboy]

Iain,

Any further news on the Drop Bear situation? I had heard on Ham Radio that they had been seen high up the Murray in NSW and were, incredibly, paddling with their extraordinary Burl shaped feet on what appeared to be rafts of fainting goats. The lure of fire ants and the Little White Qantas appears to have driven them to extremes. Apparently, they may hit QLD overnight:oo: . Not sure I like the trade. We get the toads, they get the bears.

Regards

Rob

[AlexS]

What do I do with the tourists?


Well, the negotiations about my telling you that begin when I hear a true definition of "SWIMBO".

She who INDEED must be obeyed.

If you whisper it to me I promise I won't tell anyone else.:wink:

[Iain]

I have just returned from the AJ2007 at Elmore (google you lazy bastards:p ) and they have been heard in the dead of night during their migratory march.

[dadpad]

I have just returned from the AJ2007 at Elmore (google you lazy bastards:p ) and they have been heard in the dead of night during their migratory march.
Scouts honour?

[Iain]

Too right, I was meant to meet with Mrs Echidna but when I saw the thousands (over 12000 scouts plus leaders and visitors) I just gave up.
My apologies to Sheryl:- I tried, honestly.
One of our troops Mums called me last night and asked me to give her two boys a big hug and a kiss from her, I offered it to them and the look was sheer repulse:D :D :D
And I thought I was pretty:cool:
Apart from that the site was massive, 2km x 2km and millions of errant little grots in blue shirts making life a misery for leaders:D :D :D :D

[ozwinner]

Wheres the piccies?

Al :U

[dadpad]

new thread for AJ2007 photos and discussion is up to you Ian
My bloke went to Adelaide. Had a whale of a time.

[echnidna]

If Iain hasn't any Sheryl will have.

[SawDustSniffer]

i hope Queensland don't let the drop bear cross into the Northern territory like the cane toad , have enough problems looking where i walk with the crocks around let alone having to check every tree before walking under

i found a reference in the wilk http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drop_bear
some say they are fake but i managed to photograph this one after using a D10 to scare it of a Yankee tourist , ended up squashing the tourist but at least i tried

[Iain]

'orso di goccia' is the Latin for this fearsome creature, if it has a Latin name it must be real:ontopic:

[JackoH]

Well, there you go! and I really believed that Drop Bears were a figment of some mad buggers' imagination!
Thank you wikipedia.

[Flowboy]

'orso di goccia' is the Latin for this fearsome creature, if it has a Latin name it must be real:ontopic:

This would be the Victorian Greater Grey Drop Bear, easily identified by the predominantly grey fur, astounding dental structure and large padded flat nose, used to prevent the bear from suffering concussion when it hits the ground rather than its prey. If they're up north, things must be bad.

[MICKYG]

We had a problem with drop bears around for years and found the best cure for these critters was to leave bottles of Bunderberg Rum lying around under the trees and dose up the drinking troughs with this magic elixir. After consuming copious quantities of this "elixir" they would climb back up their tree's, then fall out of their tree's drunk. Not many would survive this and that is how we in this New england area fixed the drop bear problem.

We only did this to prevent the exodus of tourists to other areas

Mike:wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :2tsup:

[Spittin Chips]

Well at least you had the decency to offer them something they will drink (Aust contribution to making the world a happier yet headachier place)...The Victorian Greater Grey Drop Bear has a discerning palate. Studies have shown that their nose is able to detect non CUB beer drinkers from a radius of 300 metres. Places unsuspecting Budwieser/Asahi etc drinking tourists at greatest peril. We used to leave XXXX in bowls of our front lawn when I lived in BrisVegas...scared the bejeezus out of any lost meandering VGGDB, only the toads and the snails would drink the stuff!:p