tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34178755.post3835303651801309235..comments2023-05-03T04:28:16.339-05:00Comments on <center>Jumping off cliffs</center>: Snipe huntingMary O. Paddockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04097124493453341534noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34178755.post-12105589198845240302007-08-10T17:18:00.000-05:002007-08-10T17:18:00.000-05:00Drop-bears, hehe. I've lost count of how many Amer...Drop-bears, hehe. I've lost count of how many American serviceman we were able to fool with that one, lol. That, and the hoop-snake, one that rolls back on itself and chases you down the track like a hula hoop before it uncoils its head and bites you...<BR/>As for hunting though, I did my share as a teenager, mostly roos and pigs. My first attempt to bring down a wild pig with a bow and arrow was well, an interesting experience. Good thing I was fast and could climb trees. :-)Scottyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10532475769646281689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34178755.post-73499606348726837602007-08-10T01:20:00.000-05:002007-08-10T01:20:00.000-05:00We have Drop Bears in Australia.http://en.wikipedi...We have Drop Bears in Australia.<BR/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drop_bear<BR/><BR/>David MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34178755.post-2529811466515939932007-08-09T14:15:00.000-05:002007-08-09T14:15:00.000-05:00Hi DB, This a long standing traditional joke in r...Hi DB, This a long standing traditional joke in rural areas and young men spring it on each other every year. It's best done sober (which is why I think we'll handle this one at home) and when they are old enough to appreciate a good joke. My husband tells me his Dad and brothers played it on him. <BR/><BR/>CD,<BR/>In the south (which is where I'm originally from) we are very proud of our son's abilities to spin a convincing yarn or tall tale. My oldest's imagination never ceases to amaze me. The only time it's an actual worry is when it's over something serious and fortunately his father (an old tale spinner himself) caugh that one early on.Mary O. Paddockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04097124493453341534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34178755.post-86648324494317465732007-08-09T13:50:00.000-05:002007-08-09T13:50:00.000-05:00You must be very proud of your sons, especially th...You must be very proud of your sons, especially the good liar.Big Plain Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12299253344634152655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34178755.post-64672035341567187442007-08-09T12:19:00.000-05:002007-08-09T12:19:00.000-05:00It's things like "snipe hunting" that alert me to ...It's things like "snipe hunting" that alert me to how different our cultures are, despite our shared language.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02859947751877893853noreply@blogger.com