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Budgieman
Sydney
Australia
September 07, 2009
05:23 AM Post #7035190
| Forward we go!
As we are not blessed with copious amounts of free time this thread will be a bit slooooowwwwwwwww!
Stick your head in every now and then just to let us know you are watching and thinking.
We begin this version where Stake left off.
Don't be shy. Have a go.
Budgie
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Budgieman
Sydney
Australia
September 07, 2009
05:25 AM Post #7035192
| This from Stake
Got a Eucalypt for you. Botanical name
Species "Peter Perfect's method I finish"
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Budgieman
Sydney
Australia
September 07, 2009
05:31 AM Post #7035198
| It just hit me like a lump of 4 x 2
"brockwayi"
Peter Perfect = Peter Brock
Methiod = way
I finish = i
Good start!
How about another Eucalypt species?
"Former Australian politician I end"
Cheers
Steve |
Stake
Barmera
Australia
September 07, 2009
08:35 AM Post #7035393
| G'Day Budgieman,
You got him eventually.
I think yours might be Eucalyptus menziesi but we have that many Eucs an ex polititians it could be anoithe Polly. If I'm wrong could you give a time for this polititian, not exact but in decades.
Brian |
Budgieman
Sydney
Australia
September 08, 2009
04:55 AM Post #7039424
| Not the one Stake.
I'll start with "Famous? WA Polly"
Cheers
Steve |
Stake
Barmera
Australia
September 08, 2009
05:51 AM Post #7039457
| That should be E. forrestiana. I just re read my posting above and by the look of it every other key was a mishit. I'd better not stay up so late.
Brian |
Budgieman
Sydney
Australia
September 08, 2009
05:54 AM Post #7039463
| Nup! This one was higher! (in standing)
Typing errors are accepted at 11.35pm
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Budgieman
Sydney
Australia
September 08, 2009
06:53 AM Post #7039509
| should say "ex polly" |
Stake
Barmera
Australia
September 08, 2009
08:43 AM Post #7039706
| Can't fing any Courti, Burkei or Beazleyi and that's the end of my knowledge of WA pollies.
Brian |
Stake
Barmera
Australia
September 09, 2009
05:45 AM Post #7043280
| G'day another wattle for you Budgieman.
Species = "School social function, not out batsman with printers measures".
Brian |
Budgieman
Sydney
Australia
September 10, 2009
06:07 AM Post #7046777
| Stake - Wiki says there is a 'beasleyi' so points to you.
Off to the Acacia section now!
Budgie |
Budgieman
Sydney
Australia
September 20, 2009
02:26 AM Post #7083303
| G'day Stake. Hope you had a good Sunday!
Bit stuck on the social function. Only thing I can come up with is Debut and Dance.
Either of these?
Cheers
Steve |
Stake
Barmera
Australia
September 20, 2009
05:08 AM Post #7083391
| As far as I know only schools have these and they follow the US name now, in earlier times they were "Socials"
Brian |
Budgieman
Sydney
Australia
September 21, 2009
05:57 AM Post #7086715
| Good one Stake
Acacia prominens
Social function = Prom
Not out = In
Printers measures = ens
Budgie |
Stake
Barmera
Australia
September 21, 2009
06:12 AM Post #7086726
| That's the one Budgie.
As a matter of interest, I only know the printer's measures Ens & Ems from crosswords. What do they measure?
This is a Eucalypt. Should that be an Eucalypt? It doesn't sound right.
Species. Sounds like "Big Two Bobs"
Common name. "Ebony Crates"
Brian |
Budgieman
Sydney
Australia
September 21, 2009
06:35 AM Post #7086747
| They measure your ems and ens obviously! I have absolutely no idea Stake. I am guessing it is regarding the old art of setting lead type. I only know it from crosswords as well! The dictionary says ems is a unit of measure equalling 12 point. So if you type in 12 point it is in ems. Confusing? Try this:
en |en|
noun Printing
a unit of measurement equal to half an em and approximately the average width of typeset characters, used esp. for estimating the total amount of space a text will require.
Budgie |
Budgieman
Sydney
Australia
September 21, 2009
06:56 AM Post #7086764
| Even better Stake, but isn't it Florin?
I'll go largiflorens - Black Box
Two big Bobs = large - florens (= two bob)
Sorry but must be bed time! I originally read it as 'two big boobs'.
Will add something tomorrow night. Sandman calls!
Budgie
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Stake
Barmera
Australia
September 21, 2009
08:21 AM Post #7086924
| Bobs is plural so it is Florins which sounds like Florens.
Brian |
Stake
Barmera
Australia
September 26, 2009
08:22 AM Post #7105901
| Here you are Budgieman, a Eucalypt.
Species, sounds like "Maize from The Mormon State"
Brian |
Budgieman
Sydney
Australia
September 29, 2009
05:16 AM Post #7115570
| I like your logic Stake! Of course I was being frivolous!
How about E. cornuta (Maize / Utah)
What about a Eucalypt that sounds like a camera brand?
Cheers
Budgieman |
Stake
Barmera
Australia
September 29, 2009
05:41 AM Post #7115591
| Forgot to tell you that cornuta is right. Hey Budgieman am I looking for a Botanical or Common name?
Brian
This message was edited Sep 29, 2009 7:12 PM |
Budgieman
Sydney
Australia
September 30, 2009
04:32 AM Post #7118962
| Botanical |
Stake
Barmera
Australia
September 30, 2009
05:46 AM Post #7118999
| How will E. canonii do Budgieman. I thought when your clue was brand that it might have been brownii as in Kodak Brownie.
One for you. Botanical Eucalyptus. Species "Wild Ferret That Is around"
Brian |
Budgieman
Sydney
Australia
October 01, 2009
04:24 AM Post #7122613
| Geez Stake. It will do but I was going E. conica
Looks as thought there are a few! Who would have thought?
This looks interesting.
Will get back to you
Steve |
Budgieman
Sydney
Australia
October 21, 2009
05:47 AM Post #7192677
| On a limb here Stake.
Going to try E. cordata (chordata being the phyllum of Ferrets)
Any luck?
Budgie |
Stake
Barmera
Australia
October 21, 2009
05:58 AM Post #7192682
| G'Day Budgieman,
I thought you must have stopped worrying about cryptics. Your answer is not right. Perhaps a hint "A Ferret like animal" |
kennedyh
Churchill, Victoria
Australia
(Zone 10a)
 October 21, 2009
04:08 PM Post #7194400
| How about
Eucalyptus stoatei |
Stake
Barmera
Australia
October 21, 2009
08:41 PM Post #7195353
| Got him KennedyH. Stoat is the ferret bit and "that is" around is ei. Well done.
Brian |
Budgieman
Sydney
Australia
October 22, 2009
04:09 AM Post #7196281
| Good puzzle Stake.
Had not forgotten just short on spare time. That's life!
This musical instrument is twice the flower!
Perennial
Happy hunting cryptics!
Budgie |
Stake
Barmera
Australia
October 22, 2009
04:57 AM Post #7196308
| No fair Budgie! Botanical or common name. You'd have more time Budgie if you didn't have to keep watch for those women after your table.
Brian |
Stake
Barmera
Australia
October 22, 2009
05:42 AM Post #7196326
| How about Viola cornuta Budgie?
One for you. Common name like the last "Two musical instruments" or perhaps "One musical instrument and its parts".
Brian |
Budgieman
Sydney
Australia
October 28, 2009
06:20 AM Post #7216098
| Hey Stake. The first part is spot on. Viola it is. Now 'twice the flower' ? and yes... having heaps of trouble keeping the flies off the booty!!! I still think none of them could take it without another three soles (at least) Lovely old hardwood.
Steve |
Stake
Barmera
Australia
October 28, 2009
07:15 AM Post #7216160
| I thought I had the two musical instruments in Viola and Cornet (cornuta). Since its not that is there a Viola violacea?
Brian |
Budgieman
Sydney
Australia
October 31, 2009
02:42 AM Post #7226440
| Not twice the musical instrument but twice the flower.
Steve |
kennedyh
Churchill, Victoria
Australia
(Zone 10a)
October 31, 2009
04:04 PM Post #7227854
| Could it be Viola bicolor |
Budgieman
Sydney
Australia
November 04, 2009
03:54 AM Post #7239781
| Got it Kennedyh! Well almost! Twice the flower = biflora (or should that have been twice the plant?)
Viola biflora
Next please!
Budgie |
Stake
Barmera
Australia
November 06, 2009
08:48 PM Post #7248909
| Another Eucalypt species.
"The late Mr Ansett" meets more than one "Grandmother"
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kennedyh
Churchill, Victoria
Australia
(Zone 10a)
November 07, 2009
12:52 AM Post #7249509
| That sounds like the Mountain Ash - Eucalyptus regnans, the tallest hardwood tree in the world: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/74327/
Kennedy |
Stake
Barmera
Australia
November 07, 2009
01:06 AM Post #7249539
| That's it. They reckon there was a report of a 400ft fallen tree but no official measurements.
This is an Acacia species.
Sounds like "A cheap cricket club precedes Number one" a clue it is definitely not Willow. |
hel
Alstonville
Australia
November 08, 2009
08:18 PM Post #7254357
| Do you mean a cricket club or a cricket bat? |
Stake
Barmera
Australia
November 08, 2009
11:05 PM Post #7254793
| The bat |
Budgieman
Sydney
Australia
November 19, 2009
03:55 AM Post #7288982
| OK Stake. I'm officially stumped.
Been through my Acacia list twice and can't seem to find a match.
May need a further clue.
Budgie
(oh ha ha just realised I said stumped without meaning too)
Is a difficult situation a 'sticky wicket'? That's where i'm at. |
Stake
Barmera
Australia
November 19, 2009
05:49 AM Post #7289015
| G'Day Budgieman,
It's Deal instead of Willow.
Brian |
Seachanger
Clifton Springs
Australia
(Zone 8b)
November 19, 2009
05:09 PM Post #7290517
| I envy you all...LOL...I can see the reasoning after the result...but it doesn't click in beforehand...I can't do cryptic crosswords either...
.PITY ME WHO CAN ONLY WATCH |
Budgieman
Sydney
Australia
November 20, 2009
04:42 AM Post #7292090
| Keep watching Seachanger. One of them will make you say 'oh yeah'
So the answer dealbata?
While we are at Acacias. Which one might you have for breakfast?
Cheers
Steve |
Stake
Barmera
Australia
November 21, 2009
01:48 AM Post #7295324
| Botanical or common name Budgieman?
Don't tell me there is a Mueslii.
Brian |
Budgieman
Sydney
Australia
November 21, 2009
05:45 AM Post #7295584
| Botanical
Not branii either
Actually I may need to refine this one to:
'They serve it in a box'
Budgie |
kennedyh
Churchill, Victoria
Australia
(Zone 10a)
November 21, 2009
03:48 PM Post #7296843
| There is an .Acacia riceana: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/185751/
Kennedy |
Stake
Barmera
Australia
November 21, 2009
07:54 PM Post #7297629
| G'Day Budgieman,
I draw a long bow. A while ago there was a TV Ad for a type of biscuit thing with jam filling. Supposedly a breakfast in a box. I can't remember what they were called but I think they contained Raspberry Jam = Raspberry Jam Wattle = Acacia acuminata.
Brian |
Budgieman
Sydney
Australia
November 24, 2009
03:17 AM Post #7305130
| No to the both of you but both inventive!
Let's add - A big rooster!
Now i've got you wondering.
Steve |
Stake
Barmera
Australia
November 24, 2009
05:35 AM Post #7305191
| G'Day Budgieman,
Is the big rooster "Foghorn Leghorne" or is it more like "Kentucky Fried"?
Brian
This message was edited Nov 24, 2009 9:46 PM |
Budgieman
Sydney
Australia
November 26, 2009
04:20 AM Post #7311047
| Foghorn Stake.
What about I add 'snap, crackle and pop' and I'll throw in a Toucan!
Budgie |
Stake
Barmera
Australia
November 26, 2009
05:15 AM Post #7311061
| G'Day. Snap, Crackle & Pop Are Rice Bubbles but riceana was given further up. The Toucan I think was "Fruity Loopz" and that doesn't make an Acacia name.
Is there an Acacia kelloggii?
Brian |
Stake
Barmera
Australia
November 26, 2009
07:18 AM Post #7311101
| One for you Budgieman while the rest of us try to get your "Cornflakes".
Another Acacia "A smooth character with nothing before the camera part"
In case you get that too quick here's another Acacia "Plant the seed before the lair with Me twice"
Brian |
Seachanger
Clifton Springs
Australia
(Zone 8b)
November 26, 2009
07:53 AM Post #7311126
| I think that I might have it...is it Sowdenii?... for the last one... please say yes...
This message was edited Nov 26, 2009 10:55 PM |
Stake
Barmera
Australia
November 26, 2009
07:56 AM Post #7311127
| You got that one Seachanger. Now you have the first the others will fall into line for you.
Brian |
kennedyh
Churchill, Victoria
Australia
(Zone 10a)
November 26, 2009
03:08 PM Post #7311882
| Stake your first one is Acacia suaveolens
Kennedy |
Stake
Barmera
Australia
November 26, 2009
05:35 PM Post #7312083
| That's right. |
Budgieman
Sydney
Australia
November 30, 2009
03:31 AM Post #7320881
| Alright. It's been here long enough.
The corn flakes answer is:
Acacia kelloggiana : Kellogg Acacia
Who'd have thought?
Budgie |
Seachanger
Clifton Springs
Australia
(Zone 8b)
November 30, 2009
03:57 AM Post #7320905
| Stake was pretty close...but no cigar!
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Stake
Barmera
Australia
November 30, 2009
05:28 AM Post #7320946
| G'Day
I reckon I should get the prize after all I was closer to a plant name than Budgieman was to "Breakfast in a Box". Tell me do any of you have kellogiana for breakfast?
Brian |
Stake
Barmera
Australia
December 10, 2009
03:29 AM Post #7354559
| The common name of a tree and its fruit.
Initially "A Very Old bounder ends with nothing"
Brian |
