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Chased the spiders off the old Harley, washed and fired it up, and headed out to find thie Aussie Prod co. located not far from my house.
Took me about an hour. I was on the wrong end of the road, then got caught in traffic headed to the airport. Boy has it changed! But I digress.
I finally found it!
Tried something new for me. I took all the shots using ISO 800. Were dark it was.
Here is Buddy, guardian of the Cherry Ripes. Well OK maybe guardian was the wrong word. When I asked her if she had any Cherry ripes....well..ah...you can see her response.
They have 3 different types of Cherry ripes. The normal one, a bag of Cherry Ripe chocettes, and a Cherry Ripe with "ripe juisy red cherries and coconut with alayer of biscuitin OLD GOLD chocolate"
(No photos)
They also had all kinds of other Aussi stuff:
This Koala Bear dosen't bite or make horrible noises at night.
The Aussie's treat the Kangaroos very good!
Also looks like the Aussie Parrots only get the premium biscuits.
This concludes our cultural learning for today. Tomorrow I am off to Hollister where 10,000 or so bike will gather. I'll see if I can ger a biker babe photo ot two. :D
Sam
4labs
Jul-02-2005, 03:11 PM
Tried something new for me. I took all the shots using ISO 800. Were dark it was.
Here is Buddy, guardian of the Cherry Ripes. Well OK maybe guardian was the wrong word. When I asked her if she had any Cherry ripes....well..ah...you can see her response.You already know my favorite picture. Thnxs for sharing Sam
Andy
Jul-02-2005, 04:08 PM
They have 3 different types of Cherry ripes. The normal one, a bag of Cherry Ripe chocettes, and a Cherry Ripe with "ripe juisy red cherries and coconut with alayer of biscuitin OLD GOLD chocolate"
(No photos)
http://williams.smugmug.com/photos/14326054-S.gif of cherry ripes :wxwax
Heres a coupla real 'rangs for you sam...bit diff to tourist ones though...no paintings on them.
Quick photo but the one im holding was traded for something by my grandfather in 1945 & its from the Arunta Tribe of central Australia. Its a hunting boomerang.
The angled one on the bottom is also from this same area but im not sure of the tribe...it is maybe only 20 years old. Its a 'war' boomerang ..for want of a better word & is designed to be brought down over the top of an opponents shield & split his head open.
The wood they are made from is like steel.
http://wadjelaphotography.smugmug.com/photos/26885293-M.jpg
Heres a coupla real 'rangs for you sam...bit diff to tourist ones though...no paintings on them.
Quick photo but the one im holding was traded for something by my grandfather in 1945 & its from the Arunta Tribe of central Australia. Its a hunting boomerang.
The angled one on the bottom is also from this same area but im not sure of the tribe...it is maybe only 20 years old. Its a 'war' boomerang ..for want of a better word & is designed to be brought down over the top of an opponents shield & split his head open.
The wood they are made from is like steel.
http://wadjelaphotography.smugmug.com/photos/26885293-M.jpg
Thanks for the photo of the "real" boomerang. The real working model (Of whatever it is) is always is a little less artsy, gaudy, atractive than the tourist model. Kinda like me. :D
That said, did they ever make them like we see, flat with paintings?
Oh and I forgot to include this web site for all us Americans. We can now order all the Cherry Ripes we want right here in the states. Of course I can just drop in and pick them up. :):
Tell them the nut with the camera, taking photos of the dog, stuffed animals and other store stuff sent ya.
www. AussieProducts.com
You guys have got to be kidding! What do the paintings have to do with efficiency?! I've been using mine for years - 6 antelopes, two bears and even a rhino! As for spliting heads open, I've done at least a dozen of those!
I'll agree with you on one point thought - the wood IS made like steel! With all the intense use mine doesn't even have a scratch!
That said, did they ever make them like we see, flat with paintings?
Not that ive seen Sam. They flog them to the japanese tourists downtown here like no ones business. They are made in a machine & of thin cheap 3 ply wood with 'made in china' written on the back of them & no doubt painted in sweat shops....unbelievable :huh
They should be made of Mulga wood ....not all are designed to return to you. The hunting one im holding will not return but is very sharp & heavy to break the leg bones of roos & emus etc roos etc. You throw it using both arms to get full power.
I knew about Ian and Steve, Chewy -- but somehow you escaped my radar!
Isn't that a great place? Good shot of the dog. I was a little shy about asking if I could take pictures so I only took the cherry ripe photos.
I fell in love with the metal windmill right inside the front door! They have 3 different sizes. Don't know where they are made.
It's a fascinating shop, filled with all kinds of goodies and lots of different food too!
I'm returning Tuesday for another Yowie -- rationing myself!
Very nice set of pictures...
Not that ive seen Sam. They flog them to the japanese tourists downtown here like no ones business. They are made in a machine & of thin cheap 3 ply wood with 'made in china' written on the back of them & no doubt painted in sweat shops....unbelievable :huh
They should be made of Mulga wood ....not all are designed to return to you. The hunting one im holding will not return but is very sharp & heavy to break the leg bones of roos & emus etc roos etc. You throw it using both arms to get full power.
We have the same issue here, go to almost any American touist location, Grand Canyon etc, and all the souvenirs are are made over seas. I'm not sure we actually make American flags anymore. :cry
After reading your post and thinking about it a bit, it probably wouldn't make a lot of sense to have your weapon / projectile return if you missed the target. :huh
Sounds like a good game for the Kangaroos. Duck and then watch the natives scatter and run. :rofl :rofl :rofl
Sam
You guys have got to be kidding! What do the paintings have to do with efficiency?! I've been using mine for years - 6 antelopes, two bears and even a rhino! As for spliting heads open, I've done at least a dozen of those!
I'll agree with you on one point thought - the wood IS made like steel! With all the intense use mine doesn't even have a scratch!
I know that in Israel you call them antelopes, bears, and Rinos, but most other places we call them rabbits, childrens stuffed animals, and mice. :D
But if you wana keep wacking them with your painted stick, go right ahead. :rofl :rofl
Sam
Sam
I know that in Israel you call them antelopes, bears, and Rinos, but most other places we call them rabbits, childrens stuffed animals, and mice. :D
But if you wana keep wacking them with your painted stick, go right ahead. :rofl :rofl
Sam
Sam
:thumb
After reading your post and thinking about it a bit, it probably wouldn't make a lot of sense to have your weapon / projectile return if you missed the target. :huh
Yep...thats why they canned their nuclear tests at such an early stage.
rahmonster
Jul-04-2005, 01:20 AM
The whole idea of this shop I find totally hilarious....:rofl
Maki
Jul-13-2005, 09:42 PM
...has forced me to end my curiosity and find some myself (i.e. driving me nuts).
An alternative to the previously posted website as an US CR source, Simply Austrailian is based in Washington. I was able to order these without hiccup and was happy with what I received (along with some new photo gear on the same day too to cap it off...)
www.simplyoz.com
I'm beginning to feel concern over my own supply as the initial purchase is dwindling... fast... curses...
Nikolai
Jul-14-2005, 10:26 AM
Hey Gus, would it be possible for you to bring the real one(s) to Canyons next year? I'd really like to see and feel the "real mccoy"..
Ta, mate!:thumb
Hey Gus, would it be possible for you to bring the real one(s) to Canyons next year? I'd really like to see and feel the "real mccoy"..
Ta, mate!:thumb
The cherry ripes found at The Aussie Products store are real. They are exactly what Gus has. You can just order them with your own little computer at home, and get shipment from San Jose Ca.
I don't think they got any real Mccoy's. I think the Mccoy's are from some on where the east coast.
Sam
Thats right nik..as sam said. There is only one cherry ripe
ian408
Jul-14-2005, 09:55 PM
yeah butt...
you know coffee crisps. right? in the states, there are two kinds. the
imports and something made here. import == good. local != good.
it's not the same. i dunno why but it just isn't.
ian
Hmmm..:scratch Sam should know...i force fed him the odd REAL one...& that poor sole andy.
So all that good 0zzie beef we post around the globe is really roo meat ?
yeah butt...
you know coffee crisps. right? in the states, there are two kinds. the
imports and something made here. import == good. local != good.
it's not the same. i dunno why but it just isn't.
ian
Actually ian...thinking about this.
Using your theory....Dr Peppers really doesnt taste like a cats bum then ?
Gus
dragon300zx
Jul-15-2005, 05:07 AM
Ahhh but was nik's request for a cherry ripe or a real boomerang?
Ahhh but was nik's request for a cherry ripe or a real boomerang?
Always thinking ahead mate...you may well be right. No way im carting that about in my bag though...wont be at next years shoot anyway. Will be busy organising the 2007 D/grin shoot in 0z (http://images.google.com.au/images?q=uluru&hl=en&lr=&sa=N&tab=wi) that he isnt aware of yet.
pathfinder
Jul-15-2005, 12:16 PM
Always thinking ahead mate...you may well be right. No way im carting that about in my bag though...wont be at next years shoot anyway. Will be busy organising the 2007 D/grin shoot in 0z (http://images.google.com.au/images?q=uluru&hl=en&lr=&sa=N&tab=wi) that he isnt aware of yet.
Sign me up Gus!!
Angelo
Nov-07-2005, 11:42 AM
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
I'll be traveling to San Jose and San Francisco for site tours, into and out of SJ airport.
Any guesses where I'll be stopping before boarding my return flight to LA?
WooHoo!!!!!
:D :D :D :D :D
Andy
Nov-07-2005, 11:49 AM
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
I'll be traveling to San Jose and San Francisco for site tours, into and out of SJ airport.
Any guesses where I'll be stopping before boarding my return flight to LA?
WooHoo!!!!!
:D :D :D :D :D
Cherry Ripes, of course. But don't forget the Vovos :food
dragon300zx
Nov-07-2005, 12:26 PM
They sent me a catalog in the mail. Talk about pushin on a junkie.
ian408
Nov-08-2005, 05:31 PM
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
I'll be traveling to San Jose and San Francisco for site tours, into and out of SJ airport.
Any guesses where I'll be stopping before boarding my return flight to LA?
WooHoo!!!!!
:D :D :D :D :D
When you land at SJC, look across the tarmac toward the control tower.
Aussie Products is on the other side of the fence at the (more or less)
end of Long Term Parking lots--on Brokaw Road.
Ian
It can be a little tricky to find. We were coming from Santa Clara and kept getting lost. Realized we had to turn LEFT at the police station and go over up and around to get down to the street we needed. Gotta watch those one way over the railroad track round abouts!
If you know any children or have nieces or nephews, pick up a couple of Yowies for them!
In the area is a Costco, McDonalds, Subway and a bunch of stores, but they're set back from the road so it's easy to miss.
ian408
Nov-08-2005, 06:11 PM
It can be a little tricky to find. We were coming from Santa Clara and kept getting lost. Realized we had to turn LEFT at the police station and go over up and around to get down to the street we needed. Gotta watch those one way over the railroad track round abouts!
If you know any children or have nieces or nephews, pick up a couple of Yowies for them!
In the area is a Costco, McDonalds, Subway and a bunch of stores, but they're set back from the road so it's easy to miss.
The easy way is follow the signs to Long Term Parking (Martin Avenue).
Keep going until Martin turns into Brokaw. AP will be on your left just
before Coleman Ave.
Ian
Angelo
Nov-08-2005, 10:52 PM
Ian & Dee - thank you.
I am well armed with directions but I will heed your good advice. Oh and as for the Yowies? I'm getting a box for MYSELF!!! :rofl
Angelo
Nov-16-2005, 06:59 AM
grumble, grumble, gripe, gripe
I did not get my cherry ripe
After a grueling day of meetings I did not make it back to SJ airport before Aussie Products closed for the day.
I guess I'll just have to order my CRs and Yowies online because I don't want to wait until my next trip. But I can't wait to see the inside of this store.
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