Giveaway Drunkle's 12 month / 3 of a Kind giveaway (3 Viewers)

[DrunkleWade]

Hey PCFers!

So I missed my first PCF anniversary on July 15th and I missed my 500th (3 of a Kind) post so for my 600th post I'd like to give back a little something to the community that has given me so much thus far.

It's nothing special but if you are interested in receiving some sample sets and related goodies then just post your favourite fact, folk legend, place, animal (or anything really) about the great southern land of Australia. That's AustrALia @legend672 , not Austria. I know it can get confusing.

I'll run a random number generator to pick the winner. Entries close 6pm Sunday night (8am Monday my time). Flat rate postage of $10 to anywhere in the world.

Samples up for grabs are;

Drunkle Wades - Semi-custom Nevada Jacks from BR Pro with dealer button.

Lake Kawana Club - Dunes tribute on Cap-Dash mold from Tina with BR Pro dealer button AND you become only the third honorary member behind Cratty and my old poker-loving boss at Boeing.

Aus Design - Good ol' sluggos with Australian money denoms from Jacks Poker. Included is a circulated but great condition $1 piece with King Charlie's head on the back AND a 50mm Airborne Electronic Attack EA-18G Growler challenge coin from No. 82 Wing, the Strike Reconnaissance wing of the Royal Australian Airforce.

Good luck!

 

[IowaHoldem]

The wildest time I've had in Vegas was with Aussie Poker Pros Mark Vos and one of the weirdest encounters I've had involved Aussie Pro Gary Benson and his Tae Kwan Do....all gas no breaks. same trip btw..... Also I believe the Tasmanian Tiger is out there somewhere =)

 

[legend672]

My father was is Brisbane during world war 2 and said it was beautiful .

 

[DrunkleWade]

My father was is Brisbane during world war 2 and said it was beautiful .

It's still pretty nice but I bet it was better in the 40's.

 

[ChipperAttitude]

Australia is the only country that is also a continent - of course!

 

[LotsOfChips]

Don't enter me into the giveaway, thanks. I just thought I would share my three month experience in the land down under.

I bought a used Combi van in Sydney, then drove south along the coast, first to Melbourne, then to Adelaide. During the trip I visited the Barossa Valley, climbed Mt. Kosciuszko, strolled along some incredible beaches, and saw some incredible scenery.

I returned to Sydney, then drove the East Coast north all the way to Airlie Beach, stopping off in Byron Bay, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Noosa Heads, Hervey Bay, and a bunch of other interesting locations. Again, lots of amazing scenery and awesome beaches.

I drove back to Sydney at the end of the trip, sold the Combi van for a couple of hundred dollars less than I paid for it, waved a very fond farewell, and caught a plane to my next destination.

What struck me most was the incredible size of the country, and how you could drive for hours (and sometimes days) without the scenery changing much.

The trip was only one leg of a year long backpacking journey that took me through Malaysia, Thailand, New Zealand and Australia. I spent almost three months in each country, It was, to say the least, a memorable journey.

 

[DrunkleWade]

What an awesome trip and in a kombi no less.

Down Under

 

[GetUrShineBox]

That first set of Drunkle Wades looks amazing! Do they feel Iike Chipcos?

 

[DrunkleWade]

That first set of Drunkle Wades looks amazing! Do they feel Iike Chipcos?

I’m actually not sure what Chipcos would feel like but I these do feel pretty good. I love the linen finish on the face.

 

[Poker Zombie]

@Mrs Poker Zombie and I took out honeymoon there, back on 2004. For you youngsters, this was a time before Google Maps, and the internet's info on Australia was slim, at best.

Arrived in Sydney where I learned - probably not as quickly as I should have - how to drive on the "wrong" side of the road. Then we drove to Wagga Wagga - because I saw the name on a map and thought it was the funniest name ever, for a town.

Lots of other stops, including kangaroos, wombats, and other indigenous wildlife. On the way to the airport in Melbourne, we were greeted by this scene that demanded pulling over and taking a photo:

Someday we will return. Warn your drivers.

 

[DrunkleWade]

And if you head east just outside Wagga Wagga is Gumly Gumly. They must really think these places are nice to name them twice.

Head east a little further again and you’ll find the RAAF base where I spent many years as an apprentice aircraft technician.

Actually, I was back there for post graduate studies in 2005 so I just missed you.

We do that a lot over here you know, name things twice. Gin Gin, Bli Bli, Kin Kin and Woy Woy to name a few.

 

[Pokerdogs10]

Looking at cool dude Koala in Aussies! Im from US (Kentucky)

 

[sonofneeway]

My parents almost moved from upstate NY, USA to Australia in the late 60's to homestead.

 

[chippitydoodah]

 

[krafticus]

I’ve been to Outback Steakhouse. That’s about as Australian as you can get, right????

 

[ekricket]

We’ve visited several times, fantastic snorkeling and the scenery extremes are fantastic! On one of our trips we were at Uluru and it was the last day to climb it, but out of respect we declined. I asked AI for an Australian pic based on things I’ve seen you post, I was surprised at the results!!

 

[CardRally]

Home to the Platypus! And many other unique characters

 

[chippitydoodah]

I’ve been to Outback Steakhouse. That’s about as Australian as you can get, right????

Krafticus Dundee

 

[augster123]

i've always hoped to visit australia, but haven't been able to make it happen yet. does life there seem like this?

 

[ChipRocker]

Steve Irwan was my idol growing up and even until now no one outdoes his legacy or style. Really introduced me about Australia watching every single one of his shows.

 

[LotsOfChips]

does life there seem like this?

It's missing the man eating crocodiles, poisonous spiders and venomous snakes. Other than that, it's pretty close!

 

[DrunkleWade]

i've always hoped to visit australia, but haven't been able to make it happen yet. does life there seem like this?

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You know what? It kinda does.

 

[DrunkleWade]

Steve Irwan was my idol growing up and even until now no one outdoes his legacy or style. Really introduced me about Australia watching every single one of his shows.

The Irwins and particularly Steve are a big part of the Sunshine Coast. I live 20 minutes away from Australia Zoo. His boat, Croc One, is still moored outside his (rather large) home on the canals. I don't think it gets out as much as it did when Steve was alive.

 

[GeeOhVee]

I was actually born in australia, a several of Melbourne called Footscray. I then lived in Sunshine for a few years before moving to the United States. My favorite footy team is the North Melbourne Kangaroos!

 

[DrunkleWade]

I was actually born in australia, a several of Melbourne called Footscray. I then lived in Sunshine for a few years before moving to the United States. My favorite footy team is the North Melbourne Kangaroos!

I'm heading down to Melbourne in a couple of weeks to catchup with the PCF locals. I'm an Essendon Bombers fan.

 

[TheOffalo]

In! Random Aussie "fact": When I was like 12-13 I really got into Australian slang, so now decades later I still remember random words like "Jackaroo" or "Strewth".

 

[DrunkleWade]

In! Random Aussie "fact": When I was like 12-13 I really got into Australian slang, so now decades later I still remember random words like "Jackaroo" or "Strewth".

Crikey, that's grouse!

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

I haven't made it there yet, but it is high on the bucket list. I have a first cousin who lives on the Gold Coast. As in, step out his front door, look down the street and you can see the ocean. Hope to be going and staying with him sometime in the next three or four years. If you guys ever have a meet up I will try to time my visit to attend.

 

[Vinman]

I've always been interested in the unique evolution of animal life on islands, especially the large predators. Extinct Australian species include the Tasmanian Tiger (a predator the size of a large dog) and the Marsupial Lion (an apex predator the size of a current lion or tiger).

There were also some extremely large and unique reptiles like the Quinkana, an enormous land crocodile equipped with long legs for running fast (estimated to be faster than a wolf, and with more endurance) to pursue prey like kangaroos, as well as the Megalania, a massive 20-foot monitor lizard that makes a Komodo Dragon look like a baby.

Both were apex predators that co-existed alongside the early Aboriginal Australians in what must have been a real-life Jurassic Park experience.

 

[DrunkleWade]

Well I’m glad those nasties are gone. There’s enough stuff that’ll kill you down here without those big bastards.