Barbie is Australian slang for barbecue and the phrase slip a shrimp on the barbie, for Americans, often evokes images of a fun social gathering under the sun. Australians, however, invariably use the word prawn rather than shrimp.
Alsea, Oregon. Alsea is an unincorporated community in Benton County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is on Oregon Route 34 and the Alsea River. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Alsea as a census-designated place (CDP).
Home of the Johnny Carson Birthplace, NASCAR racing at Adams County Speedway, and Lake Icaria. Visit the Icarian Village, Kline Museum, Adams County House of History and Corning Opera House. Enjoy the Corning Winery, Happy Hollow Country Club , R&S Collectibles and outdoor recreation at area lakes. Specialty shopping for antiques, artwork, pottery.