Comments on BARRY CROCKERYTypePad2010-06-07T11:20:01ZTony Teahttps://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/agb/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/agb/2010/06/barry-crockery/comments/atom.xml/Professor Rosseforp commented on 'BARRY CROCKERY'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f17d36c8970b2010-06-19T02:40:54Z2010-06-19T02:40:54ZProfessor RosseforpMirza has learned a valuable lesson from this episode "He has vowed never to chew gum in a court of...<p>Mirza has learned a valuable lesson from this episode "He has vowed never to chew gum in a court of law again" -- now, how to get to the next step, "He will never appear in a court of law again"??</p>Professor Rosseforp commented on 'BARRY CROCKERY'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f17d344e970b2010-06-19T02:37:01Z2010-06-19T02:37:01ZProfessor RosseforpMy favourite ice-cream is Bubble-O Bill -- I like to get the green bubble gum.<p>My favourite ice-cream is Bubble-O Bill -- I like to get the green bubble gum.</p>Tony commented on 'BARRY CROCKERY'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013484a43f64970c2010-06-19T00:47:23Z2010-06-19T00:47:23ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/I'm sure someone could work in the following: Mirza Zukanovic hooked on Hubba Bubba MELBOURNE'S infamous "bubble boy" has revealed...<p>I'm sure someone could work in the following:</p>
<blockquote><a href="http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/mirza-zukanovic-hooked-on-hubba-bubba/story-e6frf7jo-1225881551378" rel="nofollow">Mirza Zukanovic hooked on Hubba Bubba</a>
<p>MELBOURNE'S infamous "bubble boy" has revealed he is hooked on Hubba Bubba bubble gum.</blockquote></p>Vindicate commented on 'BARRY CROCKERY'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f1797bc4970b2010-06-18T23:55:49Z2010-06-18T23:55:49ZVindicateIf the lads from the Bobby Fischer thread stroll in here this could really get out of hand...<p>If the lads from the Bobby Fischer thread stroll in here this could really get out of hand...</p>Professor Rosseforp commented on 'BARRY CROCKERY'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0134849fd550970c2010-06-18T22:30:34Z2010-06-18T22:30:34ZProfessor RosseforpOr if both loads were bubble bath, that would be double bubble trouble for B double.<p>Or if both loads were bubble bath, that would be double bubble trouble for B double.</p>Tony commented on 'BARRY CROCKERY'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0134849be93e970c2010-06-18T11:39:13Z2010-06-18T11:39:13ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/agb/Or dumped a load of bubble gum on the road.<p>Or dumped a load of bubble gum on the road.</p>Professor Rosseforp commented on 'BARRY CROCKERY'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f1735735970b2010-06-18T09:03:56Z2010-06-18T09:03:56ZProfessor RosseforpVindicate, just thought that journos and subbies could have a field day if a B-double DID hit some cyclists and...<p>Vindicate, just thought that journos and subbies could have a field day if a B-double DID hit some cyclists and they were on a tandem bike.</p>Professor Rosseforp commented on 'BARRY CROCKERY'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f1735059970b2010-06-18T08:56:35Z2010-06-18T08:56:35ZProfessor RosseforpThanks for the explications. Now that I know there's an A and a B, I think I'll refer to such...<p>Thanks for the explications.<br />
Now that I know there's an A and a B, I think I'll refer to such vehicles as A-B Babies. I hope to hear a chopper traffic reporter using the term soon.</p>Vindicate commented on 'BARRY CROCKERY'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0134849b4734970c2010-06-18T08:44:41Z2010-06-18T08:44:41ZVindicatePic says a thousand words, at the same time demonstrating how terrible my phone is at night shots: http://members.optushome.com.au/bulletrat1/52.jpg As...<p>Pic says a thousand words, at the same time demonstrating how terrible my phone is at night shots: <a href="http://members.optushome.com.au/bulletrat1/52.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://members.optushome.com.au/bulletrat1/52.jpg</a></p>
<p>As for where the name comes from, the "B" part is in reference to the second trailer known as the "B" trailer - take a guess what the front trailer is called? We're an imaginative lot we are, yep-yep.<br />
Ironically the "double" part is a misnomer because they don't carry double the amount of freight that a semi does, more like 1.5, but I guess it's easier than saying B-one-and-a-half.</p>
<p>Most of the time the media has no clue about what a B-Double is and will refer to pretty much any large truck as one, that accident on the M7 a couple of months ago where a truck hit some cyclists is a case in point - it was a truck and dog tipper, used pretty much exclusively for local work. B-doubles are used primarily for long-haul work, although I'm sure the cyclists involved didn't particularly care as being hit by either vehicle wouldn't be much fun.</p>Tony commented on 'BARRY CROCKERY'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0134848aa8c8970c2010-06-17T23:25:54Z2010-06-17T23:25:54ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/agb/I assumed a B-Double - Big Double? - was eastern states modern media hipster fvckwit code for what 'Gropers call...<p>I assumed a B-Double - Big Double? - was eastern states modern media hipster fvckwit code for what 'Gropers call a road train.</p>Professor Rosseforp commented on 'BARRY CROCKERY'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f1619419970b2010-06-17T21:55:35Z2010-06-17T21:55:35ZProfessor RosseforpVindicate, maybe you are someone who can explain what a "B-double" is and where the name comes from? It seems...<p>Vindicate, maybe you are someone who can explain what a "B-double" is and where the name comes from?<br />
It seems to have cropped up maybe 5 years ago on news reports. For a long time I thought they were talking about "v doubles", i.e. Volkswagen.</p>Vindicate commented on 'BARRY CROCKERY'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f16117e0970b2010-06-17T21:30:05Z2010-06-17T21:30:05ZVindicateWell, tried last night but a combination of it being night, my shitty camera phone, and said side of building...<p>Well, tried last night but a combination of it being night, my shitty camera phone, and said side of building with Obama being some several hundred metres away from the M7 meant I got nothing more than a colourful blur. Getting off the M7 onto Wallgrove road to get closer might be a goer, but going places in a B-double without knowing where one can turn around on said unknown road can lead to unfortunate situations. Like low bridges.</p>Vindicate commented on 'BARRY CROCKERY'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01348406ae45970c2010-06-12T00:28:00Z2010-06-12T00:28:00ZVindicateNo pic sorry, will try again next week when it's not friday and I'm not in so much of a...<p>No pic sorry, will try again next week when it's not friday and I'm not in so much of a hurry to get back to good old.... wet.... windy.... zero degree.... Melbourne. </p>Tony commented on 'BARRY CROCKERY'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f08c3a9c970b2010-06-10T09:38:40Z2010-06-10T09:38:40ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/agb/Gold. I demand a copy! Please.<p>Gold. I demand a copy! Please.</p>Vindicate commented on 'BARRY CROCKERY'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013483a1ad2b970c2010-06-09T10:52:54Z2010-06-09T10:52:54ZVindicateSeen near the M7: Pic of Obama with the headline "Where the bloody hell are ya??" I'll try get a...<p>Seen near the M7: Pic of Obama with the headline "Where the bloody hell are ya??"</p>
<p>I'll try get a pic on my way back tomorrow.</p>Big Rammer's mum commented on 'BARRY CROCKERY'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f057ad02970b2010-06-08T05:38:29Z2010-06-08T05:38:29ZBig Rammer's mumEr, son? Is this the place to vent?<p>Er, son? Is this the place to vent?</p>Big Ramifications commented on 'BARRY CROCKERY'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f057a9ef970b2010-06-08T05:32:55Z2010-06-08T05:32:55ZBig RamificationsAnd now we're sending illegal refugees to desert camps. Waiting for Left Wing Howler Monkeys to protest loudly just like...<p>And now we're sending illegal refugees to desert camps.</p>
<p>Waiting for Left Wing Howler Monkeys to protest loudly just like they did the last time Australia incarcerated in illegal refugees in desert camps. 5-4-3-2-1...</p>
<p>OK, let me start the count again 5-4-3-2-1...</p>
<p>Hello? Is this thing turned on? Left Wing Howler Monkeys??? Hellooooo?<br />
</p>Professor Rosseforp commented on 'BARRY CROCKERY'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0134836b5554970c2010-06-07T20:46:48Z2010-06-07T20:46:48ZProfessor RosseforpIs this the March 2010 Presidential tour cancellation commemorative mug, or the June 2010 Presidential tour cancellation commemorative mug? Does...<p>Is this the March 2010 Presidential tour cancellation commemorative mug, or the June 2010 Presidential tour cancellation commemorative mug?<br />
Does anyone else think he'll sneak in a trip to the FIFA World Cup, oilspill/healthcare reform or no oilspill/healthcare reform?</p>Cam commented on 'BARRY CROCKERY'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f03f458a970b2010-06-07T14:52:23Z2010-06-07T14:52:23ZCamIdiots. It's just a Y on the end not ACK.<p>Idiots. It's just a Y on the end not ACK.</p>TimT commented on 'BARRY CROCKERY'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013483686531970c2010-06-07T12:27:01Z2010-06-07T12:27:01ZTimThttp://willtypeforfood.blogspot.comChuckle. This reminds me of that news story I was transcribing, from the ACT, about a week ago. The Government...<p>Chuckle. This reminds me of that news story I was transcribing, from the ACT, about a week ago. The Government had released for public inspection a very important and visionary 'infrastructure blueprint'. Trouble is, they mispelled the title. It was called </p>
<p>INFRASTUCTURE BLUEPRINT. </p>
<p>Naturally the journos were all over the 'error-riddled' document. They even had an interview with ACT Green polly Caroline Le Couteur, but here was where the self-righteous journos fell down. They mispelled the name 'Le Couteur', called her 'Le Couter'. </p>Tony commented on 'BARRY CROCKERY'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0134836820e7970c2010-06-07T11:23:07Z2010-06-07T11:23:07ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/agb/Have a mug, you go.<p>Have a <a href="http://www.theaustralian.com.au/politics/mugs-celebrating-barack-obamas-visit-destroyed-over-misspelling/story-e6frgczf-1225876498714" rel="nofollow">mug</a>, you go.</p></p>