I'm going to USA! - Page 3

MattyinAus · 08-16-2012, 06:26 AM

Good snow!?

drphil · 08-16-2012, 07:47 AM

Matt: different exercise coming up for you- shoveling!

MattyinAus · 08-17-2012, 01:24 AM

I be right mate! I'm one tough bugger from Australia! I have all rounder strength and fitness! I'll shovel it when I can but my employment is indoor haha.

Anyone been in Salt Lake City? It seems so nice on youtube. Very large city like Brisbane etc!

soulchill · 08-17-2012, 03:59 AM

Not too bad for here.

Average annual snowfall is 5.5 inches, and unlike the North, in March, you're not still adding to snow from November! Not good for skiing though.

Utah on the other hand has 58.5 inches of snow a year and great skiing and shoveling

Barbaro · 08-17-2012, 06:35 AM

I have been to SLC many times. Got plenty of Mormon family members all over Utah and Idaho. You will probably hear the LDS history eventually, and terms in Utah Mormon Culture such as Jack Mormon, Utard, NCMO (Non-Commit Make out), etc. SLC has a nice public transportation, but Utah drivers are horrible. They just don't let you pass when you want to change the lane.

I like Park City. It is sort of a famous place where Mormons escape to do whatever they want to do. lol It is probably the wildest party in entire of Utah. You will have the opportunity to go to Utah Olympic Park. I also suggest you should buy a car, and drive down to St. George, and US National Parks (Zion, Bryce) in Southern Utah. You are going to want to stay at a motel down there. It's a bit far, but it is worth it. They're so gorgeous. Some of the steep roads in US National Parks may be closed due to the winter.

You could go to Bingham Canyon Mine aka Kennecott Mine, which is not far from SLC. It may be cool on first visit, but after that, it's boring. Really.

Don't forget Sundance Film Festival. It is a very good chance you may run into famous celebrities.

If you're a drinker, alcoholic beverage control in Utah is extremely strict. However, you wont have problem in Park City. lol

MattyinAus · 08-17-2012, 07:17 AM

I don't drink at all. I don't like it. So what is the problem about strictness thing?

Is mormoms good people? Imagine this American mormom lady came up and want to date me, what I should do?

I'm not getting a car because I get free passes for the bus as part of working at ski resort and Park City.

Barbaro · 08-17-2012, 07:44 AM

Active Mormons don't drink any alcoholic beverage except some do get a special permission to drink on doctor's orders for medical benefits. Active Mormons follow the strict Word of Wisdom by not drinking alcoholic beverage and smoking, which is not good for their bodies. It goes back to 1850s.

A Mormon Marine friend of mine who often drive their Marine friends home, because they're so drunk.

Not all Mormons are a good people. There are even Mormon Aussies down under.

If she asks you out for a date. Be yourself. Be honest.

LoveBlue · 08-17-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MattyinAus

I be right mate! I'm one tough bugger from Australia! I have all rounder strength and fitness! I'll shovel it when I can but my employment is indoor haha.

Anyone been in Salt Lake City? It seems so nice on youtube. Very large city like Brisbane etc!

I'm just south of SLC right now visiting my newborn grandson (and his parents). Can't really offer suggestions since I'm not here to do touristy stuff.

MattyinAus · 08-17-2012, 06:44 PM

I got my work contract this morning from Park City Mountain Resort. I'll be working as a busser at main plaza complex at town section of the ski resort starting on 30th November 2012 and finishes 14th April 2013 full time. Wage is low compared to Australia but better than what I get when I was at KFC years ago! I have to require to work over 32hours per week depending on circumstances. Can't wait!

**Reba** · 08-17-2012, 07:33 PM

Cool!

MattyinAus · 08-17-2012, 09:32 PM

Thanks! Haha. Glad to get that 12month visa!

deafbirk · 08-17-2012, 11:13 PM

Have to hope where you work they tip well. May make up for lower pay.

ChefDylan · 08-17-2012, 11:27 PM

Park City is a party town. Been there. lol Enjoy the fun. If you snowboard or ski, try out the Snowbird or Deer Valley. The snow is awesome there and in the summer, it's all about biking, baby. Oh yea.

MattyinAus · 08-18-2012, 01:47 AM

Plenty stuff around I noticed. Mount Rushmore, Death Valley, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, San Francisco, Colorado, Devils Tower, Monument and that is close to Park City. Man USA seems so huge place indeed. So many things to choose from haha.

deafbirk · 08-18-2012, 03:47 AM

Usa is so big it is one reason americans are not known for travel to other countries as are europeans or aussies.

MattyinAus · 08-18-2012, 06:12 AM

What you mean?

LoveBlue · 08-18-2012, 07:59 AM

There's so much to see here in the USA that we don't have time to to see it all and go to other countries. Of course there are many people who want to see other countries sights rather than what's in their backyard. To each his own. Hope you have the time & money to see a lot of things in the USa while you're here.
Also consider using Amtrak from SLC (though the arrival/depature hours are not great) to see some of the country from the ground as you travel to some of your destinations.

C.C.Sinned · 08-18-2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MattyinAus

Plenty stuff around I noticed. Mount Rushmore, Death Valley, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, San Francisco, Colorado, Devils Tower, Monument and that is close to Park City. Man USA seems so huge place indeed. So many things to choose from haha.

Bonneville Salt Flats State Park. Shame that you will not be there for speed week (happens every August)

Bryce Canyon Nation Park and Zion National Park

ChefDylan · 08-18-2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by deafbirk

Usa is so big it is one reason americans are not known for travel to other countries as are europeans or aussies.

USA isn't big. MattyinAUS is right, everything is close. I mean I live in Reno, I went almost all over near Reno such as Vegas, SF, Sacramento, Oregon, and Utah. Just that people have different perspective of "how far it is".

MattyinAus · 08-18-2012, 10:25 PM

Good stuff listing there. I hope Yellowstone doesn't erupt!

ChefDylan · 08-19-2012, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MattyinAus

Good stuff listing there. I hope Yellowstone doesn't erupt!

Lol, volcanoes hasn't erupted in a long time except one time in Washington or Oregon, but that was very very rare, it didn't erupt, just farted or something, I mean, the mountain actually ripped a huge one. Yellowstone is awesome, if you're planning on going, DO IT. Nature so raw there that you could actually have sex with nature. I kinda wanna have sex with nature in Yellowstone. lol

MattyinAus · 08-19-2012, 04:47 AM

Even its snowy?!

drphil · 08-19-2012, 09:05 AM

Smile at "how the US is"-look on the map at Canada.

MattyinAus · 08-19-2012, 06:16 PM

Haha.

drphil · 08-19-2012, 10:09 PM

Matt: another plus for Canada=no Crocodiles to "worry about" with swimming.

**Reba** · 08-19-2012, 10:28 PM

We don't have crocodiles here either; we do have alligators.

MattyinAus · 08-19-2012, 10:34 PM

Utah mate! Can't wait to watch Jazz play in SLC. And some college football games as well. This is big!

San Francisco is a place I really ever wanted to go.

C.C.Sinned · 08-20-2012, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reba

We don't have crocodiles here either; we do have alligators.

actually, we do have still do have some in Florida.

Quote:

A small, remnant population lives in southern Florida, but most are found in southern Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. Their habitat of choice is the fresh or brackish water of river estuaries, coastal lagoons, and mangrove swamps

source

ChefDylan · 08-20-2012, 09:24 AM

Reptiles is taking over usa. The swamp people are saving our country by hunting them. GO SWAMP PEOPLE!

Jane B. · 08-20-2012, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reba

We don't have crocodiles here either; we do have alligators.

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.C.Sinned

actually, we do have still do have some in Florida.
source

Reba was probably referring to her home state of South Carolina which is considerably north of Florida.

08-16-2012, 06:26 AM	#61 (permalink)
MattyinAus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Townsville, Australia Posts: 257	Good snow!? Reba and drphil like this.

08-16-2012, 07:47 AM	#62 (permalink)
drphil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 4,117	Matt: different exercise coming up for you- shoveling! MushyCookies likes this. __________________ Get Real:Implanted Sunnybrook/Toronto -Advanced Bionics-Harmony activated Aug/07

08-17-2012, 06:35 AM	#65 (permalink)
Barbaro Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: dæləs Posts: 1,308	I have been to SLC many times. Got plenty of Mormon family members all over Utah and Idaho. You will probably hear the LDS history eventually, and terms in Utah Mormon Culture such as Jack Mormon, Utard, NCMO (Non-Commit Make out), etc. SLC has a nice public transportation, but Utah drivers are horrible. They just don't let you pass when you want to change the lane. I like Park City. It is sort of a famous place where Mormons escape to do whatever they want to do. lol It is probably the wildest party in entire of Utah. You will have the opportunity to go to Utah Olympic Park. I also suggest you should buy a car, and drive down to St. George, and US National Parks (Zion, Bryce) in Southern Utah. You are going to want to stay at a motel down there. It's a bit far, but it is worth it. They're so gorgeous. Some of the steep roads in US National Parks may be closed due to the winter. You could go to Bingham Canyon Mine aka Kennecott Mine, which is not far from SLC. It may be cool on first visit, but after that, it's boring. Really. Don't forget Sundance Film Festival. It is a very good chance you may run into famous celebrities. If you're a drinker, alcoholic beverage control in Utah is extremely strict. However, you wont have problem in Park City. lol __________________ We know what we are but not what we may be. -Author:Shakespeare

08-17-2012, 07:44 AM	#67 (permalink)
Barbaro Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: dæləs Posts: 1,308	Active Mormons don't drink any alcoholic beverage except some do get a special permission to drink on doctor's orders for medical benefits. Active Mormons follow the strict Word of Wisdom by not drinking alcoholic beverage and smoking, which is not good for their bodies. It goes back to 1850s. A Mormon Marine friend of mine who often drive their Marine friends home, because they're so drunk. Not all Mormons are a good people. There are even Mormon Aussies down under. If she asks you out for a date. Be yourself. Be honest. __________________ We know what we are but not what we may be. -Author:Shakespeare

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08-17-2012, 01:24 AM	#63 (permalink)
MattyinAus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Townsville, Australia Posts: 257	I be right mate! I'm one tough bugger from Australia! I have all rounder strength and fitness! I'll shovel it when I can but my employment is indoor haha. Anyone been in Salt Lake City? It seems so nice on youtube. Very large city like Brisbane etc!

08-17-2012, 03:59 AM	#64 (permalink)
soulchill Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 574	Not too bad for here. Average annual snowfall is 5.5 inches, and unlike the North, in March, you're not still adding to snow from November! Not good for skiing though. Utah on the other hand has 58.5 inches of snow a year and great skiing and shoveling

08-17-2012, 07:17 AM	#66 (permalink)
MattyinAus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Townsville, Australia Posts: 257	I don't drink at all. I don't like it. So what is the problem about strictness thing? Is mormoms good people? Imagine this American mormom lady came up and want to date me, what I should do? I'm not getting a car because I get free passes for the bus as part of working at ski resort and Park City.

08-17-2012, 06:44 PM	#69 (permalink)
MattyinAus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Townsville, Australia Posts: 257	I got my work contract this morning from Park City Mountain Resort. I'll be working as a busser at main plaza complex at town section of the ski resort starting on 30th November 2012 and finishes 14th April 2013 full time. Wage is low compared to Australia but better than what I get when I was at KFC years ago! I have to require to work over 32hours per week depending on circumstances. Can't wait!

08-17-2012, 09:32 PM	#71 (permalink)
MattyinAus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Townsville, Australia Posts: 257	Thanks! Haha. Glad to get that 12month visa!

08-17-2012, 11:13 PM	#72 (permalink)
deafbirk Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 618	Have to hope where you work they tip well. May make up for lower pay.

08-17-2012, 11:27 PM	#73 (permalink)
ChefDylan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 121	Park City is a party town. Been there. lol Enjoy the fun. If you snowboard or ski, try out the Snowbird or Deer Valley. The snow is awesome there and in the summer, it's all about biking, baby. Oh yea.

08-18-2012, 01:47 AM	#74 (permalink)
MattyinAus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Townsville, Australia Posts: 257	Plenty stuff around I noticed. Mount Rushmore, Death Valley, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, San Francisco, Colorado, Devils Tower, Monument and that is close to Park City. Man USA seems so huge place indeed. So many things to choose from haha. Angel1989 likes this.

08-18-2012, 03:47 AM	#75 (permalink)
deafbirk Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 618	Usa is so big it is one reason americans are not known for travel to other countries as are europeans or aussies.

08-18-2012, 06:12 AM	#76 (permalink)
MattyinAus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Townsville, Australia Posts: 257	What you mean?

08-18-2012, 07:59 AM	#77 (permalink)
LoveBlue Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,360	There's so much to see here in the USA that we don't have time to to see it all and go to other countries. Of course there are many people who want to see other countries sights rather than what's in their backyard. To each his own. Hope you have the time & money to see a lot of things in the USa while you're here. Also consider using Amtrak from SLC (though the arrival/depature hours are not great) to see some of the country from the ground as you travel to some of your destinations. __________________ Severe-to-profound hearing loss in both ears. SD @ 100db L-88% / R-96% - unaided Phonak Naida IX UPs

08-18-2012, 10:25 PM	#80 (permalink)
MattyinAus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Townsville, Australia Posts: 257	Good stuff listing there. I hope Yellowstone doesn't erupt!

08-19-2012, 04:47 AM	#82 (permalink)
MattyinAus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Townsville, Australia Posts: 257	Even its snowy?!

08-19-2012, 09:05 AM	#83 (permalink)
drphil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 4,117	Smile at "how the US is"-look on the map at Canada. __________________ Get Real:Implanted Sunnybrook/Toronto -Advanced Bionics-Harmony activated Aug/07

08-19-2012, 06:16 PM	#84 (permalink)
MattyinAus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Townsville, Australia Posts: 257	Haha.

08-19-2012, 10:09 PM	#85 (permalink)
drphil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 4,117	Matt: another plus for Canada=no Crocodiles to "worry about" with swimming. __________________ Get Real:Implanted Sunnybrook/Toronto -Advanced Bionics-Harmony activated Aug/07

08-19-2012, 10:28 PM	#86 (permalink)
Reba Granny Terp Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 39,175	We don't have crocodiles here either; we do have alligators.

08-19-2012, 10:34 PM	#87 (permalink)
MattyinAus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Townsville, Australia Posts: 257	Utah mate! Can't wait to watch Jazz play in SLC. And some college football games as well. This is big! San Francisco is a place I really ever wanted to go.

08-20-2012, 09:24 AM	#89 (permalink)
ChefDylan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 121	Reptiles is taking over usa. The swamp people are saving our country by hunting them. GO SWAMP PEOPLE!

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