Comments by "Teagirl009" (@Teagirl009) on "IWrocker" channel.

  1. Yeah Melbourne weather sucks. Almost always is windy af when I've been there. It gets colder in autumn and winter there too. SE Qld is more similar to California in terms of having stable weather. We don't get the crazy heatwaves that NSW Ans Victoria get. I loved in Sydney for 12 years until 2021 and I experienced way more crazy heat and hotter temps there than in South East Qld. Most water in Australia is pretty good quality. It's all safe. Britta water jug filters are pretty common in the households in Australia. And some more remote areas use rainwater and have tanks on their property. Tbh hardly anyone uses coins and cash in Australia. We've been a largely paywave country for the last 8 years or so. We were one of the first countries to embrace and roll that out everywhere. On one hand it's convenient and great but on the other hand it's kinda sad becay our money is so beautiful and innovative. In terms of temperature conversion, the weather apps have all that info. No need to calculate in your head, you'll eventually pick it up. Much easier than Fahrenheit. In summer, the temperature is less important than the UV index. That's what you need to look at before heading out and take the appropriate sin protection measures depending on the radiation levels. Anything 3+ requires some protection. Anything 6+ requires full protection. Anything 10/11+/extreme it's advisable to stay indoors or reduce your time outside and use full protection. Guess there's no need for Cars here to show miles because it's not used at all here on the roads. Unlike the UK that uses a hybrid system, we fully converted to metric in the 70s. I like Elly's channel. Her other differences delve in a bit deeper of I recall. It's interesting as she's readjusting to Aussie life again. Her parents are Australian and her extended family are here but she's spent her formative years in America. So it's still a bit of a culture shock.
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  28. I hope you'll see this ~ Video idea, today is the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Darwin (basically Australias Pearl harbour, organised by the same Japanese commander).. ~ I tried to leave a suggestion using the discord link but it said it was invalid or expired? I have suggested this before a few months ago but it probably got lost in the comments. 19th February 1942. An important part of Australian history that too often gets over looked. Here's a news item with an interview with a 101 year old Veteran an survivor Brian Winspear. And some history on the events. He was at the memorial today. Which was live streamed accross the country. https://youtu.be/UNTQ550Os04 And another good little video with a broad history on it. https://youtu.be/Gl9YT00RZQU A few More links https://youtu.be/DZOcj7AXxZw https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/national/dark-day-ww2-darwin-bombing-anniversary-tomorrow/video/448161fb1aae64628373c6546f259f09 https://audioboom.com/posts/8033746-101-year-old-veteran-brian-winspear-who-experienced-the-darwin-bombing-gives-katie-a-gripping-a 19th February 1942, The Japanese launched an air raid on Darwin. Not so much to invade or take Australia but to send a warning and to destroy our northern defences so they could invade Timor. Over 600 bombs were dropped. A reported 240 died and several hundred of others injured. (Quite a few US soldiers were among the killed/injured too). Though it's estimated the real figures could be over 1000. If I recall, Brian Winspear said a further 1700 casualties in subsequent attacks over the next 2 years. There would've been far more civilian casualties had they not evacuated Darwin a few months prior. (Due to fears of attack). But not many people outside of Australia know about the bombing of Darwin. Or the attacks on Australia during that two years that followed. It wasn't even really taught much in school until more recent times. They say it was kinda of covered up a bit in the media back then by the government. Supposedly to keep morale up but Brian says more so because they were embarrassed they were caught so unprepared. My Nans father(my great grandfather) was there and she said he was told at that time, not to talk about it or how big it was or how many really died. The air raids continued for another 20 months, not just on Darwin but also Sydney, Newcastle, Townsville in Qld, Exmouth in WA etc Anyways just an idea! 🙂
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  35. So often I see Americans say they think it's weird or wrong that Australians say Capsicum. Yet it is correct, named from the scientific plant, capsicum annum. Maybe it's easier to say with our accents 🤷‍♀️ Pepper over here would refer to the seasoning, pepper. As in salt and pepper. And to me if, you call something a pepper it should have a bite or some level of spice to it. Like chili pepper/peppercorns. Yet capsicums are kind of sweet, not peppery or spicy. I've lived in both Sydney region and north brisbane suburbs and the buses usually stop at the stops if someone is there...they only dont stop if theres no one there, or if the bus is full to legal passenger capacity. And if it's a main transit stop or park and ride stop they will srop for a couple of minutes regardless. Hailing is more common at stops where swveral routes may use the same stop frequently. It's a courtesy for the driver. It's normal for us with our shopping centres and trolleys because they are designed to be' one stop" places. Our shopping centres usually have two, sometimes 3 supermarkets in them, which makes total sense convenience wise. And there's usually ample room, unless its a tiny shop but thats no worse than people with prams/strollers. Most of the time people would go to those tiny shops first and supermarket/bigger shops after. Or leave the trolly outside with someone if you're not shopping alone. Minimum wage here is $24.10 an hour so the video must be old or she's incorrect . It'll be $25 later this year. What you call job benefits over there, are rights under the law here.
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