The Big Merino by onewing

The Big Merino

We have had another brief storm here today but still not a great deal of rain. It is very warm and steamy now. I think we are in for a humid night.

On our way home from Canberra we stopped at Goulburn for lunch and you can't go to Goulburn without taking a photo of the Big Merino.

As many of you know, we do like our 'big things' in Australia and the big merino is about 15 metres tall.

In case anyone is interested, here is a Wikipedia link about Rambo the big merino

https://www.bigmerino.com.au/about-the-big-merino/
Wow that's one big Merino.. have you heard the story of Shrek the merino..
February 9th, 2019  
Sam
HA! He is a real biggie!
February 9th, 2019  
This is an incredible Merino statue Babs, he has a proud face. Love your capture.
@julzmaioro I was curious about Shrek so I looked him up. He was so cute when he was eventually sheared.
February 9th, 2019  
@julzmaioro yes I do know the story of Shrek but not until we were at Goulburn. One of our group comes from New Zealand and she told us the story of Shrek while we had lunch. Is there a monument for him in New Zealand
February 9th, 2019  
Think there is one I Tarris but not as big as this.. there was a few books written about him..
February 9th, 2019  
Glad I looked up shrek the merino because I first looked at this and thought it was an elephant with the trunk broken off! It is quite a structure. What is the building I wonder.
February 9th, 2019  
Of course you have to take a shot of the Big Merino. ha-ha we have a few
February 9th, 2019  
Wowsers :))
February 9th, 2019  
Wow, there's no messing with THIS guy, is there?!? Haven't heard of him before. He's rather fun
February 9th, 2019  
@helenhall @casablanca You may be interested in this
https://www.bigmerino.com.au/about-the-big-merino/

This isn't Shrek Helen, Shrek is a New Zealand sheep that went walkabout. Here is a link courtesy of Wikipedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrek_(sheep)

The Goulburn merino is nicknamed Rambo.
February 9th, 2019  
Waw! he is a big 'un , but a lovely face !
February 9th, 2019  
@onewing I loved that - what a great article! And I really smiled at the bottom photo with "oversized" on the truck! Brilliant idea to create a gift shop and sell local wool products there.
February 9th, 2019  
Now thats one massive sheep!
February 9th, 2019  
Wow, a fabulous sculpture. I wouldn't stand in front of him in case he becomes alive and decided to go on the attack.
February 9th, 2019  
Massive!
February 9th, 2019  
Wow! Big sculpture.
February 9th, 2019  
Holy Cow .... Okay wrong animal but WOW .....
February 9th, 2019  
TYF including the link as this is new to me. Am fascinated by the legs being part of the shopping experience .
February 9th, 2019  
He’s priceless! Ha ha!
February 9th, 2019  
Oh my! Very impressive. How large was the real Rambo?
February 9th, 2019  
Great capture of scale
February 9th, 2019  
Wow, he is impressive looking. Great shot.
February 9th, 2019  
That is huge
February 9th, 2019  
We have a "big ram" in the small town of Wagin. It's not quite as big as this fellow :)
February 9th, 2019  
Looks massive! Great shot!
February 9th, 2019  
Wow he’s a big fella, certainly an eye watering size! I love merino wool and have knit with it many times. Nice capture
February 9th, 2019  
Most impressive in more ways than one, thanks for the interesting link Babs, not something you see on the highway every day:)
February 9th, 2019  
He looks so self satisfied
February 9th, 2019  
That’s one big sheep!
February 9th, 2019  
He looks absolutely huge!
February 9th, 2019  
He's certainly huge
February 9th, 2019  
Great shot of this impressing sheep statue.
February 9th, 2019  
Great shot, I have yet to see this one in real life
February 10th, 2019  
Wozer!
February 10th, 2019  
@merrelyn I think the big ram could definitely be a relative of this chap.

@gigiflower @happysnaps @hermann @beryl @kjarn @sangwann @cocobella @haskar @lesip @s4sayer @louannwarren @seattlite @mittens @bkbinthecity @trinkaholub @craftymeg @pcoulson @jgpittenger @yorkshirekiwi @fbailey @carolmw @pyrrhula @jodies @radiogirl Thanks. We have passed him lots of times on our travels over the years but this is the first time I have taken a photo of him. @henrir There is no real Rambo Henri. You are probably getting mixed up with Julia's comment about Shrek the merino in New Zealand. He was real. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrek_(sheep)
February 10th, 2019  
He's huge!
February 10th, 2019  
Yep, that's definitely a big merino. Gawd 'elp the poor beggar who has to shear him.
February 10th, 2019  
The only place I can think of that would have any structure close to this size is Texas. They like everything BIG there too! This fellow is fantastic and I like that they've put him to good use promoting local artisans and the wool industry. That would have been fun to watch him being moved to his new home. Great shot!
February 10th, 2019  
@helenhall I stand corrected Helen. This chap is a replica of a real stud ram called Rambo from a property at Bullamelita, sorry about that.
February 10th, 2019  
@olivetreeann There was a video link on Vimeo along with the link I attached above, not sure if you saw it. Here it is if you want to watch it. https://vimeo.com/1763568

They only moved it about 800 metres but I bet there were a few hair raising moments for all concerned.
February 10th, 2019  
@golftragic ha ha indeed.
February 10th, 2019  
love it ...
February 10th, 2019  
Huge!
February 10th, 2019  
Wow... he's huge!
February 10th, 2019  
@onewing Thanks Babs- I did watch it. I find it really fascinating when anything big is moved like that. Interesting video!
February 10th, 2019  
Absolutely humongous!
February 10th, 2019  
That's quite a monument! Thanks for the link, I found it interesting - especially the move that took place. That must have been something seeing that monster rolling down the road!
February 10th, 2019  
Wow, we sure do like our big things don't we! I like the look on his face, he looks friendly :)
February 11th, 2019  
That’s huge. I love it.
February 11th, 2019  
An imposing fella
February 11th, 2019  
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