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Forty-Two Traditions to be Observed Between Canberra and the South Coast

By Bloodnut

1. Boardies. Thongs. Beach towel. One change of undies. Mozzie repellent. Aloe vera. Suncream – check.
2. Late model Ford – check.
3. Summertime-super-heated-seatbelt buckle on pale soft creamy exposed belly skin – check.
4. Dickson BWS. Express delivery of one case and a five kilo bag into empty Eski.
5. Argue underlying ethics of passenger consumption of cold beer while Driver remains sober.
6. Make ‘la-la-la-la’ noise at Driver while covering ears – continue drinking beer.
7. Head along The Federal. Left to Bungendore. Ignore alternative route through Queanbeyan. Dad reckons this way is quicker. Never actually checked though did you?
8. Remove circa ’97 mix-cassette-tape from glove-box.
9. Laugh at poor bastards that now have to work at HQJOC.
10. Double check for fast moving trains at Bungendore level crossing. Check again. Check once more to be sure.
11. Check once again before proceeding.
12. Police car passes. Check speedo. Hide beer bottles under shirts.
13. Pay espects the graffiti rock wishing Darren happy birthday.
14. Dispute claims that Braidwood makes ‘best pie in Australia’.
15. Agree it is simple a marketing tool employed by boutique cafes to describe any food where the main ingredient is offal and the margin between preparation of what constitutes ‘good’ and ‘bad’ is infinitesimally small.
16. Subsequently request pie from Braidwood bakery.
17. Driver cites step 8 as grounds for refusal.
18. Make soft moaning noises while passing Mustang parked at The Model Shop.
19. Give The Bird to recklessly overtaking Commodore.
20. Discuss potential for the legislative name change of vehicle to ‘Commonwhore’, referencing fact that every bogan dickhead has one.
22. Pass pooh corner. Question why it used to be such a big deal.
23. Dare mates to check whether the newly erected toilet block by the bridge in Batemans is still a gay beat.
24. Consume several trays of oysters at the Boatshed.
25. Suggest to mates that now might be the best time to check whether the newly erected toilet block by the bridge is still a gay beat.
26. Refill empty Eski.
27. Proceed to _________ Beach.
28. Change into shorts, thongs and singlet.
29. Move TV and Eski to front verandah.
30. Apply liberal aloe vera to burnt window-arms.
31. Add repellent to ankles.
32. Turn on cricket.
33. Beer – check
34. South Coast – check
35. Dickhead mates – check

Tickets. Please.

My family has a strong tradition of drinking loads of wine at Christmas and birthdays, having a raucous good time…and then shouting at each other and sulking til the next family event.

I’m not sure about passing this tradition onto the next generation.

Mickle said :

There is a very strong tradition of crafting in my family, and it’s a tradition we, as a family, are extremely proud of. Sewing, needlework, crochet and knitting have been the predominant crafts, from my great-Oma, my Oma, my mum, my grandmother and now me. When I create something useful or beautiful out of fabric and yarn, I feel that these strong women are with me every stitch of the way, guiding my hands and helping me remember how things are done. After all, they are the ones who taught me and continue to teach me, and now one of the things I most enjoy about my hobby is the ability to teach others who also want to learn.

PS Didn’t read all the roolz. Yes, I’d like to eligible for the double pass thanks.

There is a very strong tradition of crafting in my family, and it’s a tradition we, as a family, are extremely proud of. Sewing, needlework, crochet and knitting have been the predominant crafts, from my great-Oma, my Oma, my mum, my grandmother and now me. When I create something useful or beautiful out of fabric and yarn, I feel that these strong women are with me every stitch of the way, guiding my hands and helping me remember how things are done. After all, they are the ones who taught me and continue to teach me, and now one of the things I most enjoy about my hobby is the ability to teach others who also want to learn.

I’m still undecided if I actually want to go to the NFF.

It is very important, Thumper.

THeLotus, I did a couple of bellydancing courses through the Erindale College Community Education Program. Look here to see what they’re offering.

Full Disclosure: I’m only associated with Erindale College by way of being a student at their Adult Education classes. Unfortunately, they pay me no commission of any sort for pointing people their way.

was ‘serious entries’ at me? it did ask for granny’s secret recipe…

How could a shit-hot salad maker not be cool, young Sunbeam?

granny: i dunno if my mum’s all that cool, but she’s a pretty shit-hot salad maker, that’s for sure… 🙂

Serious entries please people.

my great grandmother used to make steak and kidney pie for her husband, so my [paternal] grandfather demanded as his birthright this pie, so my grandmother used it regularly for several decades (she also made the most sensational custard tart!). the steak and kidney recipe is a family secret that is made regularly; the twists being that of course grandfather/s and father were master butchers [happily an occupation eschewed by this and future generations] and offal generally is a much loved culinary trait of the [astro’s family name]s. yum, and what a delicious tradition to have!

We have a tradition in my family of wrestling kangaroos out of the house wearing nothing but our favourite Bonds undies.

We traditionally ignore each other as much as possible.

Does that count?

I love the salad tradition, Sunbeam. Your mum sounds pretty cool!

: )

I don’t have a song, but do want to tickets and have an old old traditional family recipe for a gingerbread made with black molasses that I am willing to share (is just spectacular with prunes in port and cream).

We also have a very strange New Year’s Eve tradition of having a dark haired male carrying a lump of coal being the first person across the threshold each year!

traditions?
Free tickets to the folkie?
I’ll be in that, for sure…
In fact, I’ve even written a song about my family’s Christmas-time traditions! here are some sections from it…

Buying a tree from the rspca
Sharing a picnic down by the lake
Watching a slow moving high front on its way
Presents to give and fruitcake

Making excited phone calls overseas
Watching the cricket eating cherries
Having a snooze dreaming of a cool breeze
Driving for days and days to be with family

Laying a wreath at your grave
Making a salad in your name
Bagpipes and the Edinburgh Tattoo
Last minute shopping – anything will do – as long as it’s shiny and new…

🙂

…and just to explain the “salad in your name” line – which is also the title of the song: my mum always makes a salad at Christmas that is/was the favourite salad of a relative who can’t be with us or who has passed away. It’s a touching and delicious way of remembering loved ones.

cheers

I like the photo of the belly dancers. I would be interested to know which school they are from if anyone knows. I am considering taking up belly dancing.

thx for any info.

Does handing down the tradition of extreme denial count?