Cactus Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 This is not just an Australian thing in fact it is very international. Doing a little research, there is no clear reason why it happens but many theories. Designating gang activity A ritual performed by those leaving school/military/institution An indication that this is a drug area Way of disposing of old sneakers Could be all or none of these I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMAZONIC Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 This is not just an Australian thing in fact it is very international. An indication that this is a drug area Could be all or none of these I suppose. I haven't seen this in Europe, though... But I have seen it here in a side street in Glebe (Sydney) and when I asked about it, they said it was an indication that that street was a drug area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I haven't seen this in Europe, though... But I have seen it here in a side street in Glebe (Sydney) and when I asked about it, they said it was an indication that that street was a drug area. They don't call them "sneakers" for nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 According to Wikipedia it started in the USA: Shoe tossing has been observed in areas of the United States, Canada, Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Mexico, Ecuador and Ireland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainsbarre Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 But I have seen it here in a side street in Glebe (Sydney) and when I asked about it, they said it was an indication that that street was a drug area. Really?? I've never heard that before... What do you do? Go to the house that's underneath the shoes? Or knock on everybody's door til you find the dealer? I mean there's a pair dangling from Brunswick Street, which is one of Brisbane's busiest shopping streets...I guess there's more for sale than I thought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMAZONIC Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Really?? I've never heard that before... What do you do? Go to the house that's underneath the shoes? Or knock on everybody's door til you find the dealer? Hahhahahaa...believe it or not, but apparently it is true. Hey, I wasn't interested in that, of course. But after a dinner out in Glebe, a friend had parked his car in that side street and when we got there, I was just amazed to see those sneakers hanging on the wires. So I asked this friend of mine the meaning of that and he said it was a sign that if you wanted to get some dope that was the right place!!! No wonder I told him rightaway to get in the car and take off..hahahhahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
widget Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I haven't seen this in Europe, though... But I have seen it here in a side street in Glebe (Sydney) and when I asked about it, they said it was an indication that that street was a drug area. Over a number of years, I've seen both a pair of sneekers and then later a pair of work boots dangling from power lines in Francis Street next to Broadway Shopping Centre opposite the basketball court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*I*LOVE*JIMMY!! Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 reggie your in box is full again who you talking too??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 reggie your in box is full again who you talking too??? ANYONE & EVERYONE! Inbox ok now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMAZONIC Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Hey, he's a MAN on high demand! Can you say that? apologies for my english hahhaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMAZONIC Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Over a number of years, I've seen both a pair of sneekers and then later a pair of work boots dangling from power lines in Francis Street next to Broadway Shopping Centre opposite the basketball court. Oh yeah, that is the street! I am talking about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted May 11, 2008 Author Share Posted May 11, 2008 reggie......do i have to tell you again............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 reggie......do i have to tell you again............. Yes Mum, I'll clean out my inbox, again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted May 11, 2008 Author Share Posted May 11, 2008 Yes Mum, I'll clean out my inbox, again... now theres a good boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross62 Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 According to Wikipedia it started in the USA:"Well there's yer problem" ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMAZONIC Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 No way! I see this pair off shoes dangling on a power line everytime I pass it but I never thought anything of it. Although I highly doubt that there is any drug activity going on because it's mostly wealthy families and retirees who live in that area. A street not far from me does a have a computer mouse (with the cord attached) hanging off the power lines though! Goodness knows how they got it there or what for God figure! Maybe Adelaide is different from other cities. I have been there a few years ago. I remember a nice beach, Henley Beach..?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 just wanted to bump this up in case there are any new people who have just joined and might care to join us. all welcome! its next sunday, 25th may. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross62 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 just wanted to bump this up in case there are any new people who have just joined and might care to join us. all welcome! its next sunday, 25th may.Looks set to be the first of many ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Looks set to be the first of many ! Hey Dude, You up for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross62 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Hey Dude, You up for it?No mate,maybe next one, my social diary is fuller than a faeries phone-book around that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted May 20, 2008 Author Share Posted May 20, 2008 only 5 more sleeps.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMAZONIC Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 only 5 more sleeps.................. Yuppeee!!! Get your dancing shoes ready, Slave.....hahhahahha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
widget Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 thanks meg. i would love to go see the zep stuff Sydney Morning Herald published an article on them this morning: http://www.smh.com.au/news/stay-in-touch/s...1182800330.html They play at the Spectrum this Saturday. Looks like I'll be in for a weekend long Led Zeppelin covers listening experience. Meg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 thanks for that , meg. i cant make it to that one, but would love to see them one day. see you on sunday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 only 4 sleeps......... .actually only 3 for me......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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