tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post2160630517718103458..comments2023-10-03T19:38:55.920+10:30Comments on Red's Australia!: I was a Cane Toad Race Virgin! Kununurra, Western AustraliaRed Nomad OZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03020668094026661054noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-86839916384888813842012-08-20T22:44:26.097+09:302012-08-20T22:44:26.097+09:30@Diane - Haha, that sounds like great fun, and not...@Diane - Haha, that sounds like great fun, and not dissimilar to the Cane Toad races. Are you sure you're not an Aussie in disguise??Red Nomad OZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03020668094026661054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-74216457401895556672012-08-20T02:16:09.589+09:302012-08-20T02:16:09.589+09:30So much fun! Come to Canada and see the grasshoppe...So much fun! Come to Canada and see the grasshopper races!Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-69636237621266349952012-08-17T22:05:01.671+09:302012-08-17T22:05:01.671+09:30@diane b - The thought of a toad in my mouth makes...@diane b - The thought of a toad in my mouth makes me shudder!! But maybe the poison glands are part of the attraction?!<br />@Christopher Allen - It's a public service I perform so visitors to OZ don't show themselves up by acting surprised at all the weird stuff they encounter!!!<br />@Debbie - Haha, that sounds like fun - but this is BEYOND jumping frogs!!<br />@Johanna - Sadly, this only gets rid of a few. Not much of a dent in the millions still out there ...<br />@Robyn - They're edible - if you can stomach the thought AND the poison!!<br />@David Newton - HAha, I'm with you on that one!!!<br />@Wends - Haha, that's one way of getting rid of the competition!!!<br />@SFlaGuy - Hahaha, I can relate to that! But our downunder documentary about them shows a young girl dressing a giant toad in dolls clothes and playing with it!! Weird, huh?!<br />@Ann - We were assured they are disposed of humanely, and the proceeds went to animal rescue, although I'm probably the only one who sees the irony in that.<br />@Glen - The last rain I saw was on 12 June!!!Red Nomad OZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03020668094026661054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-33096989002480784662012-08-15T05:34:33.351+09:302012-08-15T05:34:33.351+09:30Any blog post that starts with the phrase "Th...Any blog post that starts with the phrase "The pairing of Australians and Cane Toads works well" has to be read.<br /><br />Great fun that - even if they did need a bit of encouragement! Your pics always look so sunny - does it EVER rain over there?Glenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562111165943505509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-83052466269020590602012-08-11T14:54:00.883+09:302012-08-11T14:54:00.883+09:30oh no the poor toads. it's not their fault peo...oh no the poor toads. it's not their fault people think they are ugly or bad. I had to skim quickly down to comments before any image loaded properly.<br />(and I do know how they unload outback road trains thank you)<br />yrs truly, great big animal sook.Ann ODynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01159263330547329077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-88494207749571944272012-08-11T07:52:22.833+09:302012-08-11T07:52:22.833+09:30When I think of cane toad racing I think of how fa...When I think of cane toad racing I think of how fast my mom ran the first time she found one sitting in the dogs water bowl. Oh yeah - we have those in South Florida too.SFlaGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05059511997368761806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-76247354330391013812012-08-10T14:11:28.074+09:302012-08-10T14:11:28.074+09:30This is cool and the toads are numbered white haha...This is cool and the toads are numbered white haha. In the Philippines where we come from, we have yet to probably introduce the toad race though some people have learned to eat them before racing them for the finish.Wends of Journeys and Travelshttp://www.jt76.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-61131374393671666182012-08-10T10:26:32.756+09:302012-08-10T10:26:32.756+09:30Yes, I must agree. This is hilarious. I will defin...Yes, I must agree. This is hilarious. I will definitely watch it BUT I will not put it near or in my mouth! lolDavid Newtonhttp://www.southpacificpm.com.au/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-42902379977833458612012-08-09T14:32:09.895+09:302012-08-09T14:32:09.895+09:30Are those edible? I'd like some fried frog leg...Are those edible? I'd like some fried frog legs!Robynhttp://www.bluewaterbay.com.au/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-9423468375934759492012-08-09T10:08:40.342+09:302012-08-09T10:08:40.342+09:30I laughed out loud reading this, Red. It's hil...I laughed out loud reading this, Red. It's hilarious. BUT notwithstanding that, the Cane Toad problem is huge and it's good that people like you are putting it out there. Keep up the illuminating work.Johannahttp://www.zigazag.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-11669949323855816232012-08-09T06:53:56.783+09:302012-08-09T06:53:56.783+09:30We have a jumping frog contest in Calaveras County...We have a jumping frog contest in Calaveras County California but I've never heard of racing poisonous toads!Debbie Beardsley @ European Travelistahttp://www.europeantravelista.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-85502299474294102432012-08-08T22:31:33.228+09:302012-08-08T22:31:33.228+09:30Oh my Lord. It doesn't get any more hilarious ...Oh my Lord. It doesn't get any more hilarious than this. Thank you for the lesson in toad racing. I'm still smiling.I Must Be Offhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12148155129334288438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-77357939863868552562012-08-08T20:27:39.808+09:302012-08-08T20:27:39.808+09:30They are revolting creatures. I can't believe ...They are revolting creatures. I can't believe anyone would put the poisonous creatures in their mouth.He must have had the poison glands on the outside. We don't seem to have as many as we used t but in summer I do see them squashed on the road.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-22961917750265356872012-08-08T17:08:38.590+09:302012-08-08T17:08:38.590+09:30@Joan E - They're one of the most adaptable cr...@Joan E - They're one of the most adaptable creatures on the planet, more's the pity!<br />@Aleah - If I HAD been foolish enough to put a toad in my mouth, the amazing sight would have been me spewing!!!<br />@Erika - I don't like them much either, but it's a pretty funny thing to watch!!<br />@MJWC - See? You can probably find lots of new 'virgin' things if you set your mind to it!!!<br />@Anne - You'd have to be a 'special' (read 'strange' and 'spooky') kind of person to lick a Cane Toad...<br />@Indrani - Yes, great fun if you're not actually touching the toads!!!<br />@Mary - Funny, that's what I thought too!! It'll all be downhill from here experience-wise now!!!Red Nomad OZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03020668094026661054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-36702326756576285812012-08-08T17:03:57.881+09:302012-08-08T17:03:57.881+09:30@Andrew - It's too cold NOW, but what if they ...@Andrew - It's too cold NOW, but what if they turn up in summer?? Once they're in, they're IN!<br />@Windsmoke - I'm SO with you on that ... just the thought is enough to make me squirm!!<br />@Sallie - Hahaha! LOVE the idea of chicken bingo!! I can see that taking off over here BIG TIME!<br />@River - I think SA is safe - for now. Although I did hear one had hitched a ride on a train?? Shuddering is the only understandable response!!!<br />@Saucy Kod - Yeah, betting is kind of a national sport!!! Glad you enjoyed it - but really, you had to be there! The atmosphere was amazing!!!<br />@PDP - It was only a matter of time before they made it to WA. A few good wet seasons and they'll spread all across the Top End no matter what anyone does. But WA gave it a red hot go, and hopefully that will keep numbers down for a while yet.Red Nomad OZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03020668094026661054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-68686879889376562352012-08-08T16:59:10.187+09:302012-08-08T16:59:10.187+09:30@Ken G - Yes, but now you'll have to come down...@Ken G - Yes, but now you'll have to come down here and see it for real!!!<br />@Jane & Lance - Yes, I suspect Thommo's presence is the key to the success of this race! As for the 'fashion' statement, it'd fail for sure without the Cane Toads!<br />@Cathy - Haha, it's a pretty grim image all right! But us Aussies will turn our misfortunes into enjoyment any day!!<br />@FruitCake - Hahaha, I was a spectator from start to finish (mainly looking on in disbelief)! Unlike many races, this one was bet-free. Well, officially anyway!! So maybe my virginity is intact??!!<br />@TMWH - Not me!! No 'high' is worth vomiting over ...<br />@Dianne - And there you have in a nutshell why toad racing isn't the commercial enterprise of, say, horse racing!!!Red Nomad OZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03020668094026661054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-21875354155843486112012-08-06T22:36:47.802+09:302012-08-06T22:36:47.802+09:30Now I think I've seen close to everything :-)....Now I think I've seen close to everything :-). It sounds like the experience was not wasted on you. Have a great day. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-5008815583467151412012-08-06T15:48:41.415+09:302012-08-06T15:48:41.415+09:30This is so unique!
Never heard of something like t...This is so unique!<br />Never heard of something like this. Great pictures, sounds like loads of fun there.Indranihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13097788106899971708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-9271911110351772442012-08-06T12:53:29.272+09:302012-08-06T12:53:29.272+09:30OMG. I'm scared of toads but this looks kinda ...OMG. I'm scared of toads but this looks kinda fun! Buuut toad licking? seriously? My stomach can't help but turn...Annehttp://www.bayofpalms.com.au/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-68469588960437506032012-08-06T09:14:51.845+09:302012-08-06T09:14:51.845+09:30It has been many years since I could say I was a v...It has been many years since I could say I was a virgin, but hey... I am a Toad Cane virgin too!! <br /><br />Didn't Opie on Andy Griffith race frogs before? Hmmm maybe it was another show.Eat To Livehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12851191468716916221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-10376278665380610632012-08-06T09:04:01.138+09:302012-08-06T09:04:01.138+09:30This is the first time I heard of toad race. I'...This is the first time I heard of toad race. I'm not really sure if I'll enjoy watching them since I don't really like frogs that much. But thanks for sharing. I learned something new today. :)Erikahttp://www.anchordown.com.au/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-83188469701689111482012-08-06T00:41:57.690+09:302012-08-06T00:41:57.690+09:30A toad race??? Now I have really seen everything! ...A toad race??? Now I have really seen everything! And did you also put a toad in your mouth like Thommo did? That would have been a really amazing sight! ;)Aleah | SolitaryWanderer.comhttp://www.solitarywanderer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-30215199521482878752012-08-05T15:59:24.930+09:302012-08-05T15:59:24.930+09:30I didn't realise that had reached WA. Horribl...I didn't realise that had reached WA. Horrible creatures, hope they never reach my place... hopefully it is too cold for them.Joan Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358008925558240778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-76356090452446433902012-08-05T02:10:36.292+09:302012-08-05T02:10:36.292+09:30OK they are the most disgusting things ever, that ...OK they are the most disgusting things ever, that guy must be just a little CRAZY!!!!! We've worked so hard to keep them out of WA it looks like we may be losing the battle which is extremely disturbing.PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-7211272409559339692012-08-04T22:46:58.081+09:302012-08-04T22:46:58.081+09:30Cane Toad Racing - well, now I can say I have hear...Cane Toad Racing - well, now I can say I have heard just about everything - which leaves room for future ponderings I have not yet heard of. Doesn't this beat all - yah, it does. Awesome post Red and I am beginning to think you Aussies would bet on whatever was running. TeeHee<br />I really enjoyed this post, as it was soooo informative and so very interesting. Great photos and I love the photo of the fella with the toad in his mouth - YUCH! Nasty but neat. You Aussies rule as far a KOOL goes - you betcha. lolLilliStJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06771499579700164919noreply@blogger.com