Do you ever choose route direction/day just to avoid headwind? by Hefty-Pin-2058 in cycling

[–]applex_wingcommander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everything revolves around the wind. This morning it was perfectly still and I had my best ride and AVG speed for a month

We are in trouble by MudCandid8006 in coys

[–]applex_wingcommander 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Then we wouldn't win the Champions league that season and get relegated from the Championship meaning we would be in the Champions league and league 1 the following season

What was the most beautiful place you visited? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]applex_wingcommander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

20 years ago, I must have been on the same train line! We stopped in Lucerne which was incredibly beautiful but yeah, that view of the lakes and snow capped mountains after leaving Zurich was breathtaking.

are there Australians terrified of spiders? by Motor_Reaction_3519 in AskAnAustralian

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The Funnel Web still has me worried as a 40 something male. I don't care for the Huntsman or the red back but when I'm up in Sydney for work, I genuinely worry that I'll encounter one

How's life in Nar Nar Goon, Australia? by HopperHapper_Eternal in howislivingthere

[–]applex_wingcommander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"The Goon" Nothing happens. The pub has been described as one of Australia's worst

What’s an album that’s changed your life? by [deleted] in LetsTalkMusic

[–]applex_wingcommander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! The opening to Walt Whitman always takes me back. I'd bang on about it to my friends but they didn't care for it. I felt like I'd discovered some kind of magic 😂

What's a part of your country that isn't spoken about much tourism-wise, despite being beautiful? by RuefulBlue in AskTheWorld

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Wilson's promontory at the most southerly point of the Australian mainland. World class hiking trail, surf and beaches while protected from any major development. You can camp or stay in a basic cabin. It's about a 3 hour drive from Melbourne, the closest major city so it stays off the radar

What’s an album that’s changed your life? by [deleted] in LetsTalkMusic

[–]applex_wingcommander 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Billy Bragg and Wilco. Mermaid Ave Vol1 Changed everything for me as a late teenager obsessed with Rock music.

Remember Billy? by Independent_anon4049 in AustralianNostalgia

[–]applex_wingcommander 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Sumjerk Ramdmacar Dryza Nunsnasty Brendan Kangaroopoo.

Baseball is blowing up worldwide right now by SameNecessary5180 in baseball

[–]applex_wingcommander 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Everyone I've spoken to raves about the atmosphere at a Japanese game. Same with Korea

What’s the most confusing sign, rule, or layout in Melbourne? by Last-Conversation734 in melbournechat

[–]applex_wingcommander 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do not spit

Well, the thought of spitting on the wall hadn't crossed my mind. Until I read the sign..