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The Dude · 24 April 2008, 12:28 PM

Steve, nice seeing you and thank you very much for the chocolate treat, my significant other had Skippy for dinner she ate Kangaroo meat for dinner... I have yet to talk to her... Skippy!!!!

Finally Kangaroos! Almost had to play golf to see them, these two images were captured on the Anglesea Golf Club, they would not let us on the grounds but we drove left coming out of the club house and stopped about 300 meters down, there was a bunch of them in the shade, we probably spend 45 minutes there... They are not as smelly as Koala bears...

There was a little one in her pouch

There are no fences in this area, they were just on the side of the road in the brush...

Then we were off to Bells Beach... Nice place.

Shortly after we made it to Melbourne... What a beautiful city I must take at least 4 days in the future to visit a few night shots and some of those captured with the 28/1.4 what a great lens (I am pretty sure those 3 below were captured with the 28/1.4 all @ 1.4, the first one with the 28/1.4 and second one with the 24-70 @ 2.8 and last one with the 28/1.4 @ 1.4)

Terry Newton · 24 April 2008, 12:42 PM

Incredible pictures. All I can say is WOW! The kangaroos are an awesome looking critter. Did you put on the gloves and try to box one?

You've really got great skills with a camera.

Terry Newton

Ashley · 24 April 2008, 01:30 PM

Amazing photos! Keep them coming :) I especially love the city shots. Just gorgeous!

Lol-x · 24 April 2008, 02:38 PM

Hi Patrick it was great to meet you and Stephanie

You must come back when you have more time.

Those photos are awesome, especially the one of the Eureka tower and the moon, and the midnight blue sky, just awesome

I can't believe you guys wined and dined on my Aussie Icon: the Kangaroo

jasonbellevue · 24 April 2008, 03:29 PM

Dude, awesome pictures as always.

So did it taste like chicken?

It's good to know that you had a mini-GTG with Steve, Melbourne is a beautiful city.

gaopa · 24 April 2008, 10:26 PM

Those night shots are mighty fine! Well done!

Chappy · 25 April 2008, 12:40 AM

awesome photos , thanks for sharing

Jimbits76 · 25 April 2008, 01:09 AM

Great photos Dood.

Gotta be honest, this is the only Roo, I'm interested in.....

* Drool
J

Coastal1 · 25 April 2008, 06:59 AM

Very nice photos!

Scarface · 25 April 2008, 07:14 AM

Amazing pics, thank you for sharing

JBat · 25 April 2008, 08:12 AM

Great shots.

Attila · 25 April 2008, 01:31 PM

Nice photos there!

Ashley · 25 April 2008, 04:21 PM

Hmm... apparently I don't pay attention to things enough. She ate kangaroo? How did it taste? I've always wanted to try elk, ostrich and maybe even rabbit.. but kangaroos are just so cute

oneillba · 25 April 2008, 04:31 PM

Ah yes, kangkaroos, they come with their own carrying bag. I enjoyed your pictures. Thanks.

Attila · 25 April 2008, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tags_girl_

Hmm... apparently I don't pay attention to things enough. She ate kangaroo? How did it taste? I've always wanted to try elk, ostrich and maybe even rabbit.. but kangaroos are just so cute

I believe that we are the only, or maybe one of the few countries that actually eat their national symbol.

I have had Kangaroo meat a couple of times, the first time it was very dry, but second time was very tasty, I highly recommend it.

JJ Irani · 25 April 2008, 05:32 PM

Always a pleasure to see your pics, Patrick!!

Trev · 25 April 2008, 06:34 PM

Good Kanga steaks can be as good or even better than the best beef. They're always really cheap, too :) We eat them quite often.

Terry Newton · 26 April 2008, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Tags_girl_

Hmm... apparently I don't pay attention to things enough. She ate kangaroo? How did it taste? I've always wanted to try elk, ostrich and maybe even rabbit.. but kangaroos are just so cute

I've eaten Elk. No finer meal could be had. Quite tasty. If you get a chance to you definitely need to try it. I've also had rabbit - not my favorite dish. Have not tried Ostrich yet.

I guess if you're hungry enough anything is edible. Remember the plane ride in that ended up in the Andes? Gruesome.

Terry Newton

Rockrolex · 26 April 2008, 01:18 AM

Great pics, Patrick. Brings back memories of just over a year ago when I was there and saw those same sights. I'd go back in a minute, especially for Steve's hospitality.

The Dude · 26 April 2008, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Great pics, Patrick. Brings back memories of just over a year ago when I was there and saw those same sights. I'd go back in a minute, especially for Steve's hospitality.

Thank you, yea Steve makes me want to go back to Melbourne for a few days. For what it is worth Melbourne is a nicer city than Sydney but Sydney has a lot of nice beaches to make up for it. So it is give and take.

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Originally Posted by Terry Newton

I've eaten Elk. No finer meal could be had. Quite tasty. If you get a chance to you definitely need to try it. I've also had rabbit - not my favorite dish. Have not tried Ostrich yet.

I guess if you're hungry enough anything is edible. Remember the plane ride in that ended up in the Andes? Gruesome.

Terry Newton

Ostrich is quite good but still too expensive for what it is.

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Originally Posted by Trev

Good Kanga steaks can be as good or even better than the best beef. They're always really cheap, too :) We eat them quite often.

That's right, quite tender and tasty a little like venison, I tried a bite - I could get use to it

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Always a pleasure to see your pics, Patrick!!

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Attila

I believe that we are the only, or maybe one of the few countries that actually eat their national symbol.

That's not true one of our National symbol is beaver and I eat a lot of beaver... Oh... hu-oh ... Well, errrrr never mind

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Originally Posted by Attila

I have had Kangaroo meat a couple of times, the first time it was very dry, but second time was very tasty, I highly recommend it.

Glad she tried it so I could taste it

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Originally Posted by oneillba

Ah yes, kangkaroos, they come with their own carrying bag. I enjoyed your pictures. Thanks.

Thank you

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Originally Posted by Tags_girl_

Hmm... apparently I don't pay attention to things enough. She ate kangaroo? How did it taste? I've always wanted to try elk, ostrich and maybe even rabbit.. but kangaroos are just so cute

It tasted a little like venison, like deer but there was so much sauce on it you it was hard to tell, and it was as tender as beef cheeks.

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Originally Posted by Attila

Nice photos there!

Thank you

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Originally Posted by JBat

Great shots.

Thank you

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Originally Posted by Scarface

Amazing pics, thank you for sharing

Thank you

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Originally Posted by Coastal1

Very nice photos!

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Great photos Dood.

Gotta be honest, this is the only Roo, I'm interested in.....

* Drool
J

You and me both now since I am paying for this trip in the end...

I just like this twitching little guy

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Originally Posted by Chappy

awesome photos , thanks for sharing

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by gaopa

Those night shots are mighty fine! Well done!

Thank you, the lens I used have a lot to do with it.

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Originally Posted by jasonbellevue

Dude, awesome pictures as always.

So did it taste like chicken?

It's good to know that you had a mini-GTG with Steve, Melbourne is a beautiful city.

It does not taste like chicken more like ... Beaver once you get past the fact you are eating Skippy the Bush Kangaroo...

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Hi Patrick it was great to meet you and Stephanie

You must come back when you have more time.

Those photos are awesome, especially the one of the Eureka tower and the moon, and the midnight blue sky, just awesome

I can't believe you guys wined and dined on my Aussie Icon: the Kangaroo

Very nice meeting you Steve, and thank you so much for the treat. I have one full day left in Oz and then it is time to go back home... Bummer I wish I could have spent more time in Melbourne I just had no idea how nice of a city it was... I'll be back probably before you think I will.

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Originally Posted by Tags_girl_

Amazing photos! Keep them coming :) I especially love the city shots. Just gorgeous!

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Terry Newton

Incredible pictures. All I can say is WOW! The kangaroos are an awesome looking critter. Did you put on the gloves and try to box one?

You've really got great skills with a camera.

Terry Newton

Thank you Terry, not I did not try to fight or even pet one, once I noticed the size of the middle claw on the hind legs, I bloody well made sure I kept my distance

2careless · 26 April 2008, 09:18 AM

Patrick your photos are just brilliant!

Waiting for your Sydney shots!

Ashley · 28 April 2008, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry Newton

I've eaten Elk. No finer meal could be had. Quite tasty. If you get a chance to you definitely need to try it. I've also had rabbit - not my favorite dish. Have not tried Ostrich yet.

I guess if you're hungry enough anything is edible. Remember the plane ride in that ended up in the Andes? Gruesome.

Terry Newton

I imagine elk would be something like Bison maybe, and I love bison. I haven't even tried venison before. I have tried goat though, and really did not like it at all. I've also had chicken feet once. Not tasty!!

And as for that particular plane ride, I don't remember, but I can only imagine!

unclesallie · 10 May 2008, 08:31 AM

Dude!

best,
dan

24 April 2008, 12:28 PM	#1
The Dude Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In my own world Posts: 595	Finally after 4 days... Kangaroos!!!! Steve, nice seeing you and thank you very much for the chocolate treat, my significant other had Skippy for dinner she ate Kangaroo meat for dinner... I have yet to talk to her... Skippy!!!! Finally Kangaroos! Almost had to play golf to see them, these two images were captured on the Anglesea Golf Club, they would not let us on the grounds but we drove left coming out of the club house and stopped about 300 meters down, there was a bunch of them in the shade, we probably spend 45 minutes there... They are not as smelly as Koala bears... There was a little one in her pouch There are no fences in this area, they were just on the side of the road in the brush... Then we were off to Bells Beach... Nice place. Shortly after we made it to Melbourne... What a beautiful city I must take at least 4 days in the future to visit a few night shots and some of those captured with the 28/1.4 what a great lens (I am pretty sure those 3 below were captured with the 28/1.4 all @ 1.4, the first one with the 28/1.4 and second one with the 24-70 @ 2.8 and last one with the 28/1.4 @ 1.4)

24 April 2008, 12:42 PM	#2
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Incredible pictures. All I can say is WOW! The kangaroos are an awesome looking critter. Did you put on the gloves and try to box one? You've really got great skills with a camera. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

24 April 2008, 02:38 PM	#4
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,655	Hi Patrick it was great to meet you and Stephanie You must come back when you have more time. Those photos are awesome, especially the one of the Eureka tower and the moon, and the midnight blue sky, just awesome I can't believe you guys wined and dined on my Aussie Icon: the Kangaroo __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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Ashley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ashley Location: Calgary Posts: 6,967	Hmm... apparently I don't pay attention to things enough. She ate kangaroo? How did it taste? I've always wanted to try elk, ostrich and maybe even rabbit.. but kangaroos are just so cute

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Trev "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: AU Watch: Ω 2599.80 Posts: 387	Good Kanga steaks can be as good or even better than the best beef. They're always really cheap, too :) We eat them quite often.

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Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2025 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 38,101	Great pics, Patrick. Brings back memories of just over a year ago when I was there and saw those same sights. I'd go back in a minute, especially for Steve's hospitality. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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