#queensland heelers

[thingsiusedtobe]

He is people.

[hyenafu]

What is your opinion on Bluey? I think if the SD world had TV, Buwaro would totally be a fan!

I honestly haven't watched much of Bluey. What I did see looked cute, though! Fun fact: I actually currently have an Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler. Her name is Poppy. I adopted her from a rescue when she was 3 and now she's 7.

My previous dog to her was also a cattle dog. His name was Tank. I adopted him when he was already a senior and he passed away 3 years later.

I thought the popularity of Bluey would lead to the breed itself getting more popular among furries, but it seems to be pretty Bluey-focused...

[beeclops]

[kingoftheu]

In the World of Bluey Queen Elizabeth never died, she just got sent to a nice farm in the country while the nation got a new monarch named Charles.

[garrettfuckingkoval]

[meeshnut]

A very handsome dog Butters

[c2sunshinedevils]

🌴🩷🌵💜ZAZIE MAE 💜🌵🩷🌴

[notbudgeaninch]

Lennox 2019

[memeomorph]

I can’t stop thinking about that tiktok where the narrator says “Every cowgirl has a blue heeler dog that will bite the piss out of you for no damn reason” it’s stereotyping but it’s true! I know 3 personally

[blurban-form]

Queenslanders

Many locations have housing types that because of local conditions become very common and come to define an area. Los Angeles dingbats, auto worker housing in Detroit, and Texas donuts are some examples.

But we’re not here to talk those, we’re going to talk about Queenslanders, the type of house the Heelers live in. Like so much of “Bluey”, they’re depicted very realistically.

Queenslanders are the term for a type of house that became commonplace in Queensland, Australia, particularly in Brisbane. (Note the term can also refer to the construction style, so other types of building could be called Queenslanders too.)

They date back to the 1840s when Brisbane was expanding rapidly. Queensland's population increased rapidly from 30,000 inhabitants in 1861 to half a million by 1901 due to a mining boom. Housing was needed that could be constructed rapidly. In the early 20th century, these homes were available as kits from lumber suppliers but were also built by home-building firms, they could be constructed rapidly while maintaining a high level of quality.

Construction and Features

These homes tend to be large: this was intentional as when Brisbane was developing, a minimum lot size was specified to prevent very cramped/dense slum areas that had become an issue in other Australian cities.

These homes were constructed of readily-available low-cost materials: wooden planks and metal roofs, typically a single-level on wooden “stumps”.

This use of these stump posts as the footings for the house had multiple benefits. It protected against flooding (i.e. this lower area could flood without destroying the home’s contents), keeps bugs out (the posts would use metal caps to keep ants from climbing up into the house), and allowed the homes to be built rapidly without the need to smooth out/level the terrain with earth-moving equipment, and also allows the building to be easily moved, raised, etc. if need be.

Note how the Heeler’s house appears to have part of the lower level upgraded while part of it is still an unimproved crawlspace-type area.

Other features include:

Spinning rooftop ventilators to allow hot air to be expelled from the house.

Gabled roofs with steep pitches, typically with fireproof metal roofs (originally corrugated iron, now steel as used on barn roofs), as this was material readily available, could stand up to heavy rains, and was easily replaced in the event of cyclone damage. (Most episodes of Bluey show the house with flatter-style steel barn-type roofing, but “Hammerbarn” shows corrugated metal!)

They have verandas (porches) that wrap around the house but do not enclose the house entirely. Sometimes these get enclosed to create additional indoor living space. The veranda serves as an indoor/outdoor space, and can even be used as a sleeping area in the summer.

The crawlspace area could be used as a shaded play area, workshop, etc. and many were ultimately upgraded into living space but this eliminated the protection against flooding. (This space would be vulnerable)

Inside the rooms are connected and designed with lots of openings to allow for airflow to keep them cool. (As there was no air conditioning at the time.)

(When I did the series of house walkthrough posts I noted how there are often open windows and good airflow throughout the house)

These homes have a light, breezy feel, often being compared to treehouses, or tents. This can also be a criticism; the walls can be thin (making privacy an issue) and hard to insulate, which wasn’t a consideration when they were constructed.

These features combine to make these homes well-adapted to the warm & humid climate of Queensland, where rainfall is heavy and the average summer temperature is typically in the range of 23–36°C (73–97°F). Brisbane is located in a low-lying swamp area and is prone to flooding.

They began falling out of favour after WWII. One reason for this was that earth-moving technology had improved meaning it was no longer necessary to build using stumps, as uneven land could be levelled for building.

References

[thingsiusedtobe]

O’ Christmas dog O’ Christmas dog

[don-dake]

As part of the promotion leading up to the special 28 minutes long Bluey episode, The Sign,

a fake real estate listing for “everybody's favourite (quaint, animated) family home” was put up by the creators/producers of the series!

I'm late to the news as usual; this was put up for some time already apparently (since the end of the episode Ghostbasket), but it's still a really funny piece of news! 😹

I can't get over how humongous the Heelers' home is! 🙀 Check out the rest of the very humorous 😹 property description (and all the other bits — Bucky Dunstan!) below:

“Withdrawn from sale” Brisbane City QLD 4000 3 Beds | 4 Baths | 1 Parking | 800m² | House

“Everybody's favourite family home”

“A quaint, animated family home nestled in an undisclosed Brisbane location, that could be in Red Hill or The Gap (we'll never tell), with mid-century design aesthetics offset by whimsical touches. The quintessential Queenslander, radiating heritage charm, complete with upwards of 100 hidden small long dogs to be found.

Illustrated lovingly at the end of a cul-de-sac, this house sits atop a hill with views of Mount Coot-Tha. This 3 bedroom, 4 (ish) bathroom home boasts of work from home spaces, lovely period floorboards and mysterious hallways that don't logically seem to join spaces together but always feel cohesive and purposeful. Perfect for endless play and games with the family.

The kitchen is flush with a cozy colour palette whilst featuring silky oak worktops that are perfect for most culinary feats (duck cakes excluded) and revered by fancy french chefs. Bi-fold doors provide an open flow to the large back deck, creating an airy and idyllic setting for Birthday parties, BBQ's and Origin nights (QLD's gunna FLOG YA).

Watch the 28-minute Bluey special episode The Sign at 8am on Sunday April 14, on ABC Kids and ABC iview. This is an exciting opportunity for all families around the world to see if this beloved, iconic house becomes home to a lucky new family.”

All images: Ludo Studio

[crochetcouch]

This Australian Blue Heeler goes by many different names; Australian Heeler, Blue Heeler, Queensland Heeler or Halls Heeler but whatever name you give him, he’s an outstanding dog. Pattern available at:  https://thecrochetcouch.com/dog-series/australian-blue-heeler-afghan-c2c-crochet-pattern

[garrettfuckingkoval]

Things are happening. Outhouse is finally finished. New wood shed finished. I also now have a picnic table. My 30th birthday came and went. Last picture is of my wonderful mother and I (& Cody and Wyatt.)

[meeshnut]

Butters has claimed the back of the couch.

[c2sunshinedevils]