Hi,
my name is Frank and I come from germany. My first computer was a c64 back in 1983. When the C128 came out I was really interested but in the end I prefered an A1000. This was the end of my 8-bit activities. Since some month I own a C128D (my C64 is still here together with some other stuff). Now I want to enjoy what I maybe missed because of my 16-bit-trip. :lol:
Quote from: orinoco on November 09, 2008, 07:44 AM
Hi,
my name is Frank and I come from germany. My first computer was a c64 back in 1983. When the C128 came out I was really interested but in the end I prefered an A1000. This was the end of my 8-bit activities. Since some month I own a C128D (my C64 is still here together with some other stuff). Now I want to enjoy what I maybe missed because of my 16-bit-trip. :lol:
Welcome to our little community - think you'll find a lot of interest here (& some interesting characters too!)
Lance
Welcome, Frank! :)
If you don't mind me asking, where in Germany do you live?
Welcome, Frank.
Stay awhile! Stay forever!!!
Oh, wait. Sorry. For a moment there I thought I was on Lemon. :)
Uhh, shame on me for the late reply. I life in Cologne (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cologne).
Quotemy name is Frank and I come from germany.
Glad you could join us. Ignore Blacklord...he's the only character around here. That can be excused, however, since he is forced to stand upside down and stare at 'roos all day long. :)
Quote from: BigDumbDinosaur on August 27, 2009, 02:28 PM
Quotemy name is Frank and I come from germany.
Glad you could join us. Ignore Blacklord...he's the only character around here. That can be excused, however, since he is forced to stand upside down and stare at 'roos all day long. :)
I don't stare at roos - I *EAT* roos!
Quote from: Blacklord on August 27, 2009, 05:20 PM
I *EAT* roos!
Do they taste like chicken? ;)
Truly,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
http://videocam.net.au/fcug (http://videocam.net.au/fcug)
The Other Group of Amigoids
http://www.calweb.com/~rabel1/ (http://www.calweb.com/~rabel1/)
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network
http://www.sccaners.org (http://www.sccaners.org)
Quote from: Blacklord on August 27, 2009, 05:20 PM
Quote from: BigDumbDinosaur on August 27, 2009, 02:28 PM
Quotemy name is Frank and I come from germany.
Glad you could join us. Ignore Blacklord...he's the only character around here. That can be excused, however, since he is forced to stand upside down and stare at 'roos all day long. :)
I don't stare at roos - I *EAT* roos!
Yeah, I like the McRoo at McDonalds. Comes with a hoppy meal.
Quote from: xlar54 on August 28, 2009, 01:14 PMYeah, I like the McRoo at McDonalds.
Is that similar to the Burger King "Hopper"? ;)
Truly,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
http://videocam.net.au/fcug (http://videocam.net.au/fcug)
The Other Group of Amigoids
http://www.calweb.com/~rabel1/ (http://www.calweb.com/~rabel1/)
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network
http://www.sccaners.org (http://www.sccaners.org)
Quote from: RobertB on August 28, 2009, 02:30 PM
Is that similar to the Burger King "Hopper"? ;)
No Burger King in Australia. If memory serves, it's called Hungry Jack's there. Same logo and basically the same menu, but a different name. Apparently this is due to another restaurant in Australia already having the name Burger King, so "our" Burger King had to change their name.
Quote from: Andrew Wiskow on August 29, 2009, 02:52 AMNo Burger King in Australia. If memory serves, it's called Hungry Jack's there.
Interesting. I remember the Burger Kings in England.
And the Wimpys there, too,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
http://videocam.net.au/fcug (http://videocam.net.au/fcug)
The Other Group of Amigoids
http://www.calweb.com/~rabel1/ (http://www.calweb.com/~rabel1/)
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network
http://www.sccaners.org (http://www.sccaners.org)
Quote from: RobertB on August 29, 2009, 05:42 AM
Interesting. I remember the Burger Kings in England.
Yeah... As far as I know, it's called Burger King everywhere else in the world. Those Aussies just like to be different. ;)
Quote from: Andrew Wiskow on August 29, 2009, 01:38 PM
Quote from: RobertB on August 29, 2009, 05:42 AM
Interesting. I remember the Burger Kings in England.
Yeah... As far as I know, it's called Burger King everywhere else in the world. Those Aussies just like to be different. ;)
Correct - there was already a business with that name registered here. I recall when the US chain tried to muscle in & force the little guy to hand over the name - created quite a kerfuffle in the press at the time and caused some anti-US corporate sentiment.
Arnold Schwarzenegger tried the same thing with his chain a few years back & failed as well.
In both cases the name was in use for many years before the US chains tried to set up here.
Lance
Quote from: Blacklord on August 29, 2009, 02:15 PM
Arnold Schwarzenegger tried the same thing with his chain a few years back & failed as well.
I should probably already know this, but what is Arnold's chain?
Quote from: Blacklord on August 29, 2009, 02:15 PM
I recall when the US chain tried to muscle in & force the little guy to hand over the name...
My British friends swear that Burger King is a British corporation.
Truly,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
http://videocam.net.au/fcug (http://videocam.net.au/fcug)
The Other Group of Amigoids
http://www.calweb.com/~rabel1/ (http://www.calweb.com/~rabel1/)
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network
http://www.sccaners.org (http://www.sccaners.org)
Quote from: RobertB on August 29, 2009, 07:09 PM
My British friends swear that Burger King is a British corporation.
I'm afraid they're wrong. The first one opened in Miami, Florida, in 1954.
Ah, you are right. It is no longer owned by the British (when it was sold from them back in 2002). Of course, I was basing this on my memories of what my British friends had told me back in the late 1990's/early 2000's. :)
Truly,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
http://videocam.net.au/fcug (http://videocam.net.au/fcug)
The Other Group of Amigoids
http://www.calweb.com/~rabel1/ (http://www.calweb.com/~rabel1/)
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network
http://www.sccaners.org (http://www.sccaners.org)
I heard 'roos taste like shark meat.
Quote from: BigDumbDinosaur on September 02, 2009, 01:45 PM
I heard 'roos taste like shark meat.
Errrr.... no - they are a gamey meat, no fat at all. You also don't fully cook them - sear 'em on both sides.
It's my favourite meat actually - whenever we BBQ we always do roo meat. Goes down a treat.
Quote from: Blacklord on September 02, 2009, 05:55 PM
Quote from: BigDumbDinosaur on September 02, 2009, 01:45 PM
I heard 'roos taste like shark meat.
Errrr.... no - they are a gamey meat, no fat at all. You also don't fully cook them - sear 'em on both sides.
It's my favourite meat actually - whenever we BBQ we always do roo meat. Goes down a treat.
I presume you wash it down with some of that fine "Down Under" beer? :) And have a slice of koala for dessert? ;D
Quote from: BigDumbDinosaur on September 06, 2009, 12:33 PM
Quote from: Blacklord on September 02, 2009, 05:55 PM
Quote from: BigDumbDinosaur on September 02, 2009, 01:45 PM
I heard 'roos taste like shark meat.
Errrr.... no - they are a gamey meat, no fat at all. You also don't fully cook them - sear 'em on both sides.
It's my favourite meat actually - whenever we BBQ we always do roo meat. Goes down a treat.
I presume you wash it down with some of that fine "Down Under" beer? :) And have a slice of koala for dessert? ;D
I'm partial to James Squire's (http://www.jamessquirebrewhouse.net) brews.
As for deserts - can't go past the pavlova!
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I'm partial to James Squire's (http://www.jamessquirebrewhouse.net) brews.
As for deserts - can't go past the pavlova!
I had a look at Squire's menu and saw a number of items I wouldn't mind trying. The only thing stopping me is the long drive from here. :D