#warrigal

[labete-du-gevaudan]

This illustration of the warrigal was drawn by Philippe Coudray in his 2009 book Guide des Animaux Cachés. The warrigal is described as a muscular feline that is estimated to measure up to 7 feet in length and 3 feet tall at the shoulders. It has a shaggy mane around its neck like a lion and has darker brown fur. The feline's most distinctive feature is its two protruding fangs.

The warrigal is seen in Australia's Blue Mountains and the surrounding area. This area has other sightings of large non-native felines as well. The first recorded sighting occurred in 1889, when a large feline reportedly killed and devoured a number of livestock animals. Photographs of the warrigal were supposedly taken, however, "all were taken at so great a distance as to make them practically worthless for identification purposes".

[amazonmandy]

Ｗａｎｄｅｒｉｎｇ ｔｈｅ Ｗａｓｔｅｌａｎｄ. The effort this shoot took was so worth it, to me. I feel more inspired to make costumes and shoot them in cool places! It feels good to have a list of cosplays I want to create for this summer, and later, again!

My original War Rig, based on Fury Road

Photos by  #warrig #furyroad #madmax #warrigcosplay #warrigcostume #furyroadcosplay #madmaxcosplay 

[marcowalker148]

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[tenth-sentence]

It can be used in all the same applications as spinach and as the leaves stand up well to heat it is perfect in a stir-fry.

"Country: Future Fire, Future Farming" - Bill Gammage and Bruce Pascoe

[illustriousfreddington]

Charlie on a bed of hyssop, warrigal greens and native violets.

[unteriors]

Warrigal Avenue, Murray Bridge, South Australia.

[bestcryptids]

Saber tooth tiger cryptids are quite popular in Asia and South America, but Australia might have one of its own. The Warrigal is an Australian cryptid described as a big cat with two prominent fangs

[gnomemaking]

went to the crop swap today !! its held every month at the town tannery, you bring along stuff youve grown in the garden or home made and everyone puts their stuff on a big long table and you choose what you want to take home, have a chat and exchange gardening tips, weather commiserations, etc

i brought in rhubarb, bell peppers, capsicums, and keffir limes & leaves - and came home with warrigal greens, sage, chilli jam, pear & vanilla jam, rose room spray, tomatoes, eggplants, one (1) fig, saltbush, and squash !

id harvested my stuff fresh that morning and it was so lovely to go along and have a chat and swap not only produce but garden knowledge 👩‍🌾

[syulangintheforest]

My local community garden has been around for 15 years. In that time, no-one except me has ever planted native bush-foods. We are an impoverished settler-colonial culture, still clinging to the shoreline, hoping a boat will appear to take us back to Europe.

But no boat will come. No matter how "European" you think you are or how "white" you think you are, you were born here. You are a child of, bound to, belong to and utterly dependent on this land. You belong to her, and it's time to accept that reality. It's time to become naturalised. Let go of the potato and spinnach, and accept the sustenance of the murnong and the warrigal.

[soup-mother]

I've never actually tried warrigal greens before but seeing like Australian chefs use indigenous ingredients literally just in "normal" anglo food annoys me. why limit yourself to using it as spinach in a quiche? i reckon you'd have good results using it for Saag or something instead. we're genuinely so limited by the fact that so much Australian cuisine is so boring and british.

[ca-dmv-bot]

Customer: WAR RIG DMV: WARRIG is unacceptable, WAR1RIG is out there. war rig= vehicle for war? Verdict: DENIED

[amazonmandy]

A couple of shots from the War Rig shoot we did at Zion, I couldn’t decide which of these I liked more, so have both! Photos by @scoundrel.run

[fransopdefiets]

21-8 Medskogsjöhn (maar het zou ook Medskogstorpen kunnen zijn)

Gisteren deed ik inkopen in een soort van Maxis, een megagrote supermarkt. Daar hadden ze heel fatsoenlijke kant en klaarmaaltijden, ik kocht een chicken tandoori, Griekse yoghurt en blauwe bessen. Een gewoon halfje yoghurt hebben ze niet, wel Griekse en Turkse yoghurt met 10% vet en Russische yoghurt met 17% vet. Ik ben de tijd voorbij dat ik vond hoe vetter hoe beter, dus het wordt Griekse yoghurt.

Omdat het morgenavond gaat regenen, wilde ik een hutje reserveren op een camping op de route. In Åmot is een hele grote camping met tientallen hutten, zag ik. Het duurde even voordat ik begreep dat het om de gelijknamige plaats in Noorwegen gaat en toen kwam ik er al puzzelend achter dat die Zweedse fietsroute vanaf Bolnäss een vrijwel campingloos traject volgt. Dat vroeg om improviseren en ik zag dat op de lijn Bolnäss - Sandviken wel een aantal campings liggen. In Medskogsjöhn hebben ze ook hutten, maar je moet bellen om te reserveren. Dat gesprek verliep nogal warrig, omdat de man aan de andere kant nauwelijks Engels sprak. Ik begreep uiteindelijk dat ik naar een verborgen (!) webpagina moest gaan met het boekingsformulier, maar telkens als hij me het adres wilde geven, verloor hij zichzelf in hele uitweidingen over fake bookings. Ik dacht, dit schiet niet op, dus roep thank you, thank you en hang op. Daarna loop ik naar de receptie en vraag of zij dit willen oplossen. Dat doen ze graag en daarna kwam ik in een boekingsformulier terecht met verplichte velden zoals mijn social security number (12345678/123) en mijn kentenen (CYKEL1). Ik ontving zowaar een ontvangstbevestiging, dus ik ging er vanuit dat het goed zit.

Ik ben om half zes al wakker, dus zit al vroeg op de fiets. Ik ben nu van de uitgestippelde route af, dus ik moet vanavond wel even een aangepast plan maken. Maar nu neem ik weg 83 tot voorbij Kilafors en daarna hoef ik alleen maar weg 272 te volgen. Het is best een lekkere route, de klimmetjes worden steeds minder en uiteindelijk fiets ik op een zachtgolvende weg die door de bossen slingert.

Ik probeer weer een aflevering van mijn hoorspel te luisteren, maar de wind maakt teveel herrie in mijn oren. Als ik me afvraag waarom ik daar vroeger geen last van had, schiet me te binnen dat de oren van mannen, naarmate ze ouder worden, steeds meer naar buiten gaan staan en dus steeds meer wind vangen. Ik denk dat de natuur daarmee het onvermijdelijk afnemend gehoor wil compenseren, maar ik ben er mooi klaar mee.

Op de camping aangekomen, blijkt de receptie een soort kroeg te zijn waar men om drie uur al flink aan het bier zit. Vanaf de bar word ik verwezen naar een oude man in een korte broek en twee enorm opgezwollen benen, die als een soort Don Corleone de zaak in de gaten houdt. Ik laat de ontvangstbevestiging van de boeking zien en hij gaat bellen en dan hoor ik de stem van gisteren weer. O ja, die Duitser, nee roep ik, Hollander! Two persons right? No one! Een hoop gerommel aan de andere kant en dan is hoor ik mijn naam. Yes roep ik. OK I will look which cabin, one moment. Weer een hoop gerommel en dan het verlossende woord cabin 1A. Inmiddels is mij ook het taalprobleem duidelijk geworden, want dit zijn duidelijk Oost-Europeanen, ik schat ze in als Bulgaren. Vandaar dat ze geen Engels spreken.

Cabin 1A is een nogal afgeleefd hutje, met een bed vol dennenaalden en bloedvlekken in het matras. Maar wel een werkende koelkast, een beetje plakkerig van binnen, en een TV. Ik leg vanavond mijn eigen matje wel op het bed en kruip in mijn slaapzak. Het belangrijkste is dat ik droog slaap.

En de camping heeft een restaurant.

Gefietste afstand: 79 km

Gefietste tijd: 6 uur

[tenth-sentence]

Warrigal greens or Captain Cook's spinach is a very common plant in Australia and New Zealand.

"Country: Future Fire, Future Farming" - Bill Gammage and Bruce Pascoe

[db618]

My amazing friend @chelledoggo has graciously made me my very own “Figmentsona”!

I call him Wanbi (pronounced “one-bee”)! Read more about him under the cut!

(yes, i will colour this in later)

In a time before time was a concept, before electricity or even paper, there was The Dreaming. Aboriginal Australians believed that the creatures and beings from the Dreaming, or Dreamtime, were what shaped the earth they lived on, and provided its resources, natural gifts and even states of mind. Even after the British colonisation of Australia, Dreamtime stories such as those of the Rainbow Serpent and Tiddalik the Frog were passed down through word of mouth by the Aboriginal people, later gaining traction through written word and more modern forms of communication. However, among the many well-known ones in modern Australian society, one is more obscure. The tale of Wanbi (pronounced “one-bee”), a hybrid of a waruga (a water dragon) and a warrigal (dingo), with the wings of a banguu (bat), and floppy, buru (kangaroo)-like ears. Just as the aforementioned Rainbow Serpent gave the earth life, Wanbi gave the earth the gift of imagination, and became the guardian spirit of the Eora and Dharawal nations (what is now commonly known as Sydney and its surrounding areas). An optimistic, kindhearted and happy creature, the spirit of Wanbi has guided the indigenous people of Australia through challenges and troubles, with the power of both his and their imaginations providing the people with ideas and enriching their culture. In recent years, Wanbi has become close friends with Figment, and his creator Blairion “Blair” Mercurial, the Dreamfinder, sharing tales of their many experiences across history, and with Wanbi enlightening both Blair and Figment to tales of imagination that both had never heard of before.

[bethanythebogwitch]

I'm a fan of fakemon, fan-made Pokemon, and how creative they can be. I've come up with some ideas of my own for a fakemon region based on a mix of Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand and I want to share them. I've also been learning how to use a drawing tablet and have made some concept art. I am very bad at drawing, but it's something. I'll start with the starters.

The grass starter is Womaca, the wombat Pokemon, grass-type. It is based on a combination of a wombat, a glyptodon, and a macadamia nut.

They eat so many nuts that a hard nut shell grows on their backs. They are shy creatures that rarely leave their burrows and never venture too far away. If threatened, it will dig into the group and hunker down, leaving only its shell exposed. Its name comes from "wombat" and "macadamia".

Womaca evolves into Petramaca, the wombat Pokemon, grass/rock type. The nut shell on its back has hardened into petrified wood, increasing its defenses. Because of this, it is braver and will venture farther from its den, but is still easily startled. The moss growing on its shell has medicinal properties. Its name comes from "petrified wood" and "macadamia".

The final stage is Dipwoodoo, the diprotodon Pokemon, grass/rock type. It is based on the diprotodon, a giant, extinct wombat relative and hoodoos, my favorite geological feature. They are tall spires of rock formed when soft rock erodes away, leaving harder rock behind. Its name comes from "diprotodon", "petrified wood", and "hoodoo"

Dipwoodoo now has little fear as its size and shell give it few natural predators. It is now a gentle giant that no longer fears leaving its shelter and rarely picks fights. Ancient people used to carve petroglyphs into its shell.

For the fire starter, I went back to the idea that most fire starters are based on animals from the Chinese zodiac. For an Australia-based region, what else could I use but a dingo? The whole line is based on aboriginal lore where dingos were seen as companions and guardians who often protected people from evil spirits.

The first stage is Dingup, the dingo Pokemon, fire-type. Its name comes from "dingo" and "pup". It acts brave, but is often shy. It seems to notice things that nobody else does, making people believe it can see spirits.

The second stage is Dingunji, the dingo Pokemon, fire-type. Its name comes from "dingo" and "bunji", a work in multiple indigenous languages that means "close friend" or "kinsman" It is wild and rebellious, but truly values its friends and will always remember its home, no matter how far away it roams. It is believed to chase dangerous spirits away from its friends.

If Dingunji is the rebellious teenager stage of the line, then the final form of Warrighul (the shaman Pokemon, fire/psychic type) is the adult who has settled down and rejoined the community. It is much calmer than Dingunji and acts as a guardian of its community, protecting them from dangerous spirits. Its flame can be seen in both the real world and the spirit world and can burn spirits, causing them to flee. At the same time, it can commune with friendly spirits and will act as an aid to shamans. It's name comes from "warrigal" (another word for dingo), "warg" (supernatural wolves in norse mythology), and "ghoul".

Finishing with the water starter line, I've given this one more of a Maori basis and I'm kind of concerned about it possibly being insensitive so if anyone out there is or knows Maori and reads this, let me know what you think, please. I mean absolutely no disrespect. This line is based on the platypus and all three are water/poison type due to male platypuses having venomous spurs on their hind feet.

The first stage is Platox, the platypus Pokemon. It is a skilled swimmer, but is clumsy and slow on land. All four of its feet have retractable red spurs that inject venom into whatever they stab. Its name comes from "platypus" and "toxic".

The second stage is Platypatu, the platypus Pokemon. It can now stand on two legs or four and has become much more adept on land. Its spurs have become Assassin's Creed-style retractable wrist blades. Its tail is shaped like a patu, a Maori weapon shaped like a paddle, and can be used as a club. It fights in a dancing motion, striking with its tail and spurs. Its name comes from "platypus" and "patu".

The final form is Hakotiave (may shorten that), the dancing Pokemon, and it's where my poor art skills really show. It's supposed to look like a buff humanoid but you'll have to use your imagination. Its name comes from "haka" (traditional Maori dances"), "kotiate" (another Maori weapon), and "venom". It it known for its love of dance and has distinct dances for every occasion, including celebration, communication, and intimidating enemies. When two fight, they will have a dance battle until one submits. They fight in graceful dancing motions using their retractable spurs and kotiate-shaped tails. It has curved markings on its face and body that grow darker as it gains more experience. These are based on Maori Tā Moko tattoos.

That does it for my starters, at least the first set. There will be a second set similar to how in X and Y you can pick one of the Kanto starters partway through the game. Those will have to wait for another post. That is, if anyone is interested in seeing more of my fakemon. I also have some OC Digimon I need to draw sometime.