Who has been up close and personal with a KOALA or KANGAROO!

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Have you ever been close to a Koala or Kangaroo

Yes
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No
1
20%
Would like to
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40%
 
Total votes : 5

Postby Shazzam » Thu Aug 18, 2005 10:23 am

danyet wrote:Well I boxed with a kangaroo once. And one time a herd of brumbies ran through my camp and woke me up one morning.
And also, I surfed on the same wave with a family of dolphins and another time with a penguin.


Wow Danyet you live an amazing life, you must have some great stories with all your travels. I must admit I have surfed with a small pod of dolphins; but I haven't boxed with a Kangaroo (he would win anyway). The brumbies sound amazing! I'm jealous.. 8)
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Postby Danyet » Thu Aug 18, 2005 5:33 pm

shazzam1452 wrote: The brumbies sound amazing! I'm jealous.. 8)
I was camped out in an area not too far away called "Bluegum" NSW. You may know this area. I'm sure the brumbies still run through this area.

But I have had far more experience with American mustangs in Nevada and Eastern Oregon. I have seen herds of hundreds of mustang on almost daily occasions. I have chased them many times on horseback and have even managed to get my rope (lariat) on one.

PS You and I both know how amazing it is to surf with dolphins! It is a special feeling, undescribable and sureal.
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Postby Shazzam » Thu Aug 18, 2005 10:01 pm

danyet wrote:
shazzam1452 wrote: The brumbies sound amazing! I'm jealous.. 8)
I was camped out in an area not too far away called "Bluegum" NSW. You may know this area. I'm sure the brumbies still run through this area.

But I have had far more experience with American mustangs in Nevada and Eastern Oregon. I have seen herds of hundreds of mustang on almost daily occasions. I have chased them many times on horseback and have even managed to get my rope (lariat) on one.

PS You and I both know how amazing it is to surf with dolphins! It is a special feeling, undescribable and sureal.


You know Danyet the first time I came close to a dolphin in the Surf was at the Bower at Manly many years ago; and I have to be honest at first I was frightened. When I saw the fin you will never guess what I thought it was :oops: , once that feeling subsided and I realised whose company I was sharing a wave with I was nearly in tears; it was so beautiful. They are the most graceful animals. You actually just want to sit and watch them. However there was a wave to catch in those days I was extremely enthusiastic! :lol: 8)

Do you drove for a living? It sounds like you have so much experience. I mean roping a horse. I can hardly tie my dog to a poll! :lol: :lol:
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Postby Danyet » Fri Aug 19, 2005 5:31 am

shazzam1452 wrote:[

Do you drove for a living? It sounds like you have so much experience. I mean roping a horse. I can hardly tie my dog to a poll! :lol: :lol:

I have worked for a dozen or so of the last and biggest outfits or ranches across North America. I am looking for something different now.
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Postby Shazzam » Fri Aug 19, 2005 3:59 pm

danyet wrote:
shazzam1452 wrote:[

Do you drove for a living? It sounds like you have so much experience. I mean roping a horse. I can hardly tie my dog to a poll! :lol: :lol:

I have worked for a dozen or so of the last and biggest outfits or ranches across North America. I am looking for something different now.


Well the next time my dog screws up I know I can send him to your place! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Postby Shazzam » Mon Oct 31, 2005 8:34 am

Well you won't believe it a snake got up close to a Wallaby yesterday in Queensland (a wallaby is from the Kangaroo family, just smaller).

Queensland is experiencing very dry weather conditions. A snake (a very hungry snake) decided it would eat a wallaby.

The pictures were amazing; a wildlife protector has had to take the snake home to give it a few months to finish digesting the animal. When I saw the pictures on television I couldn't believe it.

The wallaby would be approximately the size of a small dog (but taller).

How on earth do snakes do it?

Talk about biting off more than you can chew!!!! :lol: :lol:

This gives a whole new definition to "up close and personal". :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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