Author Topic: STs in front of BIG things..... (Read 334990 times)

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #850 on:** February 16, 2020, 10:54:14 PM »

Quote from: Biggles on February 16, 2020, 09:48:01 PM

Nup. Standard sized blade.

Still BIG! The thread title is ST's in front of BIG things, not ST's in front of over-sized things..

Bodø · « **Reply #851 on:** February 17, 2020, 04:18:35 AM »

Quote from: Biggles on February 16, 2020, 09:48:01 PM

Quote from: Bodø on February 08, 2020, 10:49:08 AM
The big blade, Mount Bryan, South Australia
#58

Nup. Standard sized blade. Unlike, for instance, the Stihl chainsaw display.
Just out of curiosity, what are the tyres at Leigh Creek off? Mining equipment?

The blade at Mount Bryan is bigger than the one at Snowtown. Which of those is standard I can't say but both are well bigger than the kwaka.

I would presume the Leigh Creek tyres are from some mining equipment. It's a mining town. Well it was. The mine closed about a month after I went there in 2015. Part of the reason I went there was to see it before the town disappeared. I am planning to go through there on my way to Kulgera in may (weather permitting).

Biggles · « **Reply #852 on:** February 17, 2020, 03:43:01 PM »

Quote from: ruSTynutz on February 16, 2020, 10:54:14 PM

Still BIG! The thread title is ST's in front of BIG things, not ST's in front of over-sized things..

I'm not sure of the point of your argument, but I thought for a second I agreed with you.

Mine is that the original concept was pictures of STs in front of abnormally large representations of objects, such as the Big Lobster in Stanley (rather than in front of an especially fat, although freshly caught crustacean, even if it's twice the size of similar examples of the species).
Hence my question about the tyres. It appears they are off some machine, and hence only bigger than bike tyres, but normal for that machine.

This debate was flogged to death maybe 20 pages ago, and I lost interest since the difference in concept seemed to be fundamental to the exercise. However I had another momentary burst of care.
I'm back to "careless".

« **Reply #853 on:** February 17, 2020, 04:43:00 PM »

There's a few things in here I didn't consider to be big things myself although they are big (ie. silo art, salt lakes) but will go with the flow. Is the red elephant at Hatton Vale bigger than a standard elephant? It's in here and on the wikipedia page for big things. The wikipedia page lists a windmill in Coffs Harbor which I scoffed at because as far as windmills go it's not that big.

Bodø · « **Reply #854 on:** February 17, 2020, 06:20:12 PM »

Quote from: Biggles on February 17, 2020, 03:43:01 PM

the original concept was...

I suppose you could make a similar argument for the motocycle quotes thread.

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #855 on:** February 17, 2020, 06:54:21 PM »

Quote from: Biggles on February 17, 2020, 03:43:01 PM

Quote from: ruSTynutz on February 16, 2020, 10:54:14 PM
Still BIG! The thread title is ST's in front of BIG things, not ST's in front of over-sized things..

I'm not sure of the point of your argument, but I thought for a second I agreed with you.

Mine is that the original concept was pictures of STs in front of abnormally large representations of objects, such as the Big Lobster in Stanley (rather than in front of an especially fat, although freshly caught crustacean, even if it's twice the size of similar examples of the species).
Hence my question about the tyres. It appears they are off some machine, and hence only bigger than bike tyres, but normal for that machine.

This debate was flogged to death maybe 20 pages ago, and I lost interest since the difference in concept seemed to be fundamental to the exercise. However I had another momentary burst of care.
I'm back to "careless".

I have no idea of the original concept of the thread as I'm a relatively new member so was only commenting re the title of the thread and your reply implying it wasn't big.
Perhaps the thread title needs to be updated???

Biggles · « **Reply #856 on:** February 18, 2020, 04:01:54 PM »

Quote from: Bodø on February 17, 2020, 06:20:12 PM

Quote from: Biggles on February 17, 2020, 03:43:01 PM
the original concept was...

I suppose you could make a similar argument for the motocycle quotes thread.

How's that work?
"Do you have a nice quote about motorcycling? Post it here (no rubbish or derogatory crap please)."
All the quotes are from books written by motorcycle riders about their rides. I do let everyone down by not getting one in daily, but I guess the ones I do are the "Motorcycle Quote of the Day". Or are we talking about "size" here?

Bodø · « **Reply #857 on:** February 18, 2020, 04:31:01 PM »

I think the original concept was of one liners or something most of us could relate to rather than paragraphs.

Bodø · « **Reply #858 on:** February 18, 2020, 05:28:03 PM »

The big magpie, Eurelia, South Australia
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Jdbiker · « **Reply #859 on:** February 18, 2020, 07:26:36 PM »

My name is Kevin and I would like to speak to the manager !!

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #860 on:** February 18, 2020, 08:19:44 PM »

Quote from: Bodø on February 18, 2020, 04:31:01 PM

I think the original concept was of one liners or something most of us could relate to rather than paragraphs.

Looking at the early days of that particular thread that's what I thought it would be too...

I guess, after browsing both threads, it's pretty obvious we all have differing opinions on what's actually classed as big or what constitutes a motorcycle quote...

Brock · « **Reply #861 on:** February 18, 2020, 11:39:06 PM »

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Get a pic of your bike in front of an iconic 'BIG' tourist attraction (or thing) and post it here.

From Diesels original rules.

So If its a Touristy thing, or just a Big Thing, park your bike in front take a pic and name the place.

Simples

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #862 on:** February 19, 2020, 09:24:49 AM »

Quote from: Brock on February 18, 2020, 11:39:06 PM

So If its a Touristy thing, or just a Big Thing, park your bike in front take a pic and name the place.

That was my interpretation too!

So, now that that's all sorted, its back to serenity....

Biggles · « **Reply #863 on:** February 19, 2020, 10:32:40 AM »

Quote from: ruSTynutz on February 18, 2020, 08:19:44 PM

Quote from: Bodø on February 18, 2020, 04:31:01 PM
I think the original concept was of one liners or something most of us could relate to rather than paragraphs.

Looking at the early days of that particular thread that's what I thought it would be too...

I guess, after browsing both threads, it's pretty obvious we all have differing opinions on what's actually classed as big or what constitutes a motorcycle quote...

My fault entirely. I should have started a new thread called "Motorcycle Book Excerpts".

Brock · « **Reply #864 on:** February 19, 2020, 01:13:01 PM »

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My fault entirely. I should have started a new thread called "Motorcycle Book Excerpts".

Not at all, as you have taken ownership by regular posting of Excerpts/quotes, you can post what you like..

Bodø · « **Reply #865 on:** February 23, 2020, 11:25:01 AM »

Big soldier carvings. The street had about half a dozen of them.
Darmoor, Victoria
#62

Bodø · « **Reply #866 on:** February 28, 2020, 03:43:27 AM »

Big drill bit, Lonsdale, South Australia
#63

I saw this contraption from a distance in a side street on the way back to depot on tuesday and thought I must check that out. With an early finish yesterday I went in and asked what it was and if I could take photos. To the latter he said knock yourself out.
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So what is it? He did actually tell me but I forgot it's proper name but basically it's something they use to drill holes under roads.

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #867 on:** February 28, 2020, 08:42:49 AM »

Hey Bodø, I believe it's a Hole Opener...

https://www.transco.com.au/products-services/horizontal-directional-drilling/hole-openers

Bodø · « **Reply #868 on:** February 28, 2020, 10:26:02 AM »

I looked at their website too last night. He gave me a more technical term yesterday.

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #869 on:** February 28, 2020, 11:44:26 AM »

That was technical enough for me...

« **Reply #870 on:** March 01, 2020, 04:50:31 PM »

Larry the lobster, Rosetown, South Australia
#64

Larry's feelers were missing at he underwent some surgery. I think he's still there. I haven't been back since, but may do so on my return from Curdievale next weekend

Shillas · « **Reply #871 on:** March 02, 2020, 08:28:34 AM »

He's still there and looking much more together now.

StinkyPete · « **Reply #872 on:** March 05, 2020, 04:38:38 PM »

I seek the collective wisdom of those playing this game. Are the big silo art paintings that are springing up all over the country considered to qualify as "Big Things"? I reckon they do, as they are significantly larger than any common size of painting. I ask because Langers and I have collected a few on our travels.

« **Reply #873 on:** March 05, 2020, 04:50:37 PM »

Quote from: StinkyPete on March 05, 2020, 04:38:38 PM

I reckon they do, as they are significantly larger than any common size of painting.

Sounds good enough to me, plus they have already been played here before.

Bodø · « **Reply #874 on:** March 05, 2020, 04:52:35 PM »

Big blade, Snowtown, South Australia
#65

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