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Bobdown · Bobdown

Hi all Nomads, Just thought I'd put it out there that we are moving on from Mount Barker and if any of you in WA are interested in a nice country property, message me. We have also put our van up for sale, on consignment in Perth, so probably not much touring on the cards. Mount Barker is a great town, no crime...

Magnarc · Magnarc

Here we go again. Every time there is flooding people are told not to attempt to drive through it, yet we still have Richard Craniums who ignore the advice thus putting at risk the lives of those who have to rescue them and diverting resources from other areas. The words of the song "When will they ever le...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

I bought a new monitor to replace an old 30 inch monitor, which replaced my previous 30 inch monitor. Pretty basic stuff. Why do I now get bombarded with ads for new monitors of all sizes. I bought a new 30 inch monitor. It will probably last a decade. Maybe I should start looking for hydrogen bombs &...

msg · msg

I went to a meeting with my bank officer the other day. He was a young whipper snipper of about 25 who told me very patronizingly that he understood how someone my age wouldn't know how computers work and he would explain it simply for me. I proceeded to inform him that he may have grown up with computers...

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-08/vulcan-rocket-peregrine-moon-lander-launch-private-company/103296166

yobarr · yobarr

When I'm driving the Roadtrain my eye-level is around 2500mm from the ground, so when I'm being overtaken, or I'm stopped in traffic, obviously I get a good view of the interior of smaller vehicles. Without going in to details, some "interesting" activities take place when there is only the driver in...

dorian · dorian

yobarr · yobarr

-- Edited by yobarr on Monday 1st of January 2024 09:42:22 AM

Hendo · Hendo

My New Year Resolutions. Eat more Drink more Sleep more Do less Regards to all Hendo

Craig1 · Craig1

Bet that smarts. Have you got a " moment " ?

Craig1 · Craig1

The packing is slightly too big. It s a " space pen,biro ", very flash and a nice pressie, but look how it was packed. -- Edited by Craig1 on Friday 29th of December 2023 02:21:39 PM

Southern Cruizer · Southern Cruizer

I will say nothing except to sit back with a bag of popcorn Explanation: With a whopping capacity of 158,000 litres, this new PBS quad road train is the worlds biggest fuel road train combination to date.Produced by Tieman Tankers, the 56.5m long combination features the manufacturers patent pen...

Plain Truth · Plain Truth

Victoria used to have some of the best roads,now they are full of potholes,it is a disgrace. Went from Shelly to Walwa, about 30 km. potholes at the start and potholes near the end,like an obstacle course. At least they give you a warning.

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

In a shop buying a pastry. Pointed & held my finger at the pasty I wanted to buy (buying for someone else). The sales person could not see. I said bending a touch & you will clearly see where I am pointing. Still got nowhere. Held buy stance as a permanent fixture. So eventually they came around...

Possum3 · Possum3

The Melbourne-designed Ford Ranger ute could end the Toyota HiLux's seven-year unbeaten run as Australia's bestseller.The Ranger was No.1 in November, having also been the monthly bestseller in October, July, April, February and January.It would also be the first Australian-designed car to w...

Plain Truth · Plain Truth

Do evolutionist celebrate Xmas?

Craig1 · Craig1

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all and sundry. It has been a sometimes entertaining and occassionally downright rude year here. But lots of great hints and good advice as well.

Are We Lost · Are We Lost

Today, just browsing online and I noted that the rates for my energy plan are now 7% lower than when I joined the current provider in August. So I called them and they gave me the new lower rates, backdated to apply from the start of current billing period. So it is worthwhile checking. It's now in my diary...

Gundog · Gundog

Driving in and out on the Main North Road, where's the xmas spirit, not a hint of any decorations from Gepps Cross to Gawler. Have these councils all gone woke.

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-12/influencers-and-businesses-found-posting-misleading-content/103212652

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	Downsizing (Preview) Hi all Nomads, Just thought I'd put it out there that we are moving on from Mount Barker and if any of you in WA are interested in a nice country property, message me. We have also put our van up for sale, on consignment in Perth, so probably not much touring on the cards. Mount Barker is a great town, no crime...	Bobdown	25	2158	08:45 AM Jan 16, 2024 by Craig1
	Brain dead ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Here we go again. Every time there is flooding people are told not to attempt to drive through it, yet we still have Richard Craniums who ignore the advice thus putting at risk the lives of those who have to rescue them and diverting resources from other areas. The words of the song "When will they ever le...	Magnarc	34	2427	02:02 PM Jan 15, 2024 by smwhiskey
	One buys a product, then gets bombarded to sell you more. (Preview) I bought a new monitor to replace an old 30 inch monitor, which replaced my previous 30 inch monitor. Pretty basic stuff. Why do I now get bombarded with ads for new monitors of all sizes. I bought a new 30 inch monitor. It will probably last a decade. Maybe I should start looking for hydrogen bombs &...	Whenarewethere	5	859	09:23 AM Jan 12, 2024 by Whenarewethere
	Another whinge... Computer Savy Elders (Preview) I went to a meeting with my bank officer the other day. He was a young whipper snipper of about 25 who told me very patronizingly that he understood how someone my age wouldn't know how computers work and he would explain it simply for me. I proceeded to inform him that he may have grown up with computers...	msg	13	1555	06:21 PM Jan 9, 2024 by Bicyclecamper
	Moon - the final frontier for Gene Roddenberry (and the Navajo nation) (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-08/vulcan-rocket-peregrine-moon-lander-launch-private-company/103296166	dorian	0	684	05:30 AM Jan 9, 2024 by dorian
	Feet on Dashboard. (Preview) When I'm driving the Roadtrain my eye-level is around 2500mm from the ground, so when I'm being overtaken, or I'm stopped in traffic, obviously I get a good view of the interior of smaller vehicles. Without going in to details, some "interesting" activities take place when there is only the driver in...	yobarr	9	1395	05:19 PM Jan 4, 2024 by Craig1
	A magnet and a pipe -- old fashioned police work (Preview)	dorian	1	776	02:19 PM Jan 2, 2024 by StewG
	Joys of Camping. (Preview) -- Edited by yobarr on Monday 1st of January 2024 09:42:22 AM	yobarr	4	992	05:55 AM Jan 2, 2024 by dorian
	HAPPY 2024 (Preview) My New Year Resolutions. Eat more Drink more Sleep more Do less Regards to all Hendo	Hendo	0	626	09:21 AM Jan 1, 2024 by Hendo
	ouch or hurting moment (Preview) Bet that smarts. Have you got a " moment " ?	Craig1	2	879	05:37 PM Dec 31, 2023 by yobarr
	Over Packed (Preview) The packing is slightly too big. It s a " space pen,biro ", very flash and a nice pressie, but look how it was packed. -- Edited by Craig1 on Friday 29th of December 2023 02:21:39 PM	Craig1	3	1065	08:30 PM Dec 30, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	Quad fuel tanker (Preview) I will say nothing except to sit back with a bag of popcorn Explanation: With a whopping capacity of 158,000 litres, this new PBS quad road train is the worlds biggest fuel road train combination to date.Produced by Tieman Tankers, the 56.5m long combination features the manufacturers patent pen...	Southern Cruizer	11	1310	09:51 PM Dec 29, 2023 by yobarr
	Another whinge - Victorian Country Roads (Preview) Victoria used to have some of the best roads,now they are full of potholes,it is a disgrace. Went from Shelly to Walwa, about 30 km. potholes at the start and potholes near the end,like an obstacle course. At least they give you a warning.	Plain Truth	9	1549	02:10 PM Dec 27, 2023 by Craig1
	Ankle biters need to try a bit harder. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) In a shop buying a pastry. Pointed & held my finger at the pasty I wanted to buy (buying for someone else). The sales person could not see. I said bending a touch & you will clearly see where I am pointing. Still got nowhere. Held buy stance as a permanent fixture. So eventually they came around...	Whenarewethere	44	3113	06:15 PM Dec 26, 2023 by Southern Cruizer
	Toyota vs Ford. (Preview) The Melbourne-designed Ford Ranger ute could end the Toyota HiLux's seven-year unbeaten run as Australia's bestseller.The Ranger was No.1 in November, having also been the monthly bestseller in October, July, April, February and January.It would also be the first Australian-designed car to w...	Possum3	2	680	01:32 PM Dec 24, 2023 by Bobdown
	Thought for today (Preview) Do evolutionist celebrate Xmas?	Plain Truth	5	679	09:32 AM Dec 24, 2023 by peter67
	Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year (Preview) A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all and sundry. It has been a sometimes entertaining and occassionally downright rude year here. But lots of great hints and good advice as well.	Craig1	6	712	11:43 AM Dec 23, 2023 by peter67
	Check your energy rates ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Today, just browsing online and I noted that the rates for my energy plan are now 7% lower than when I joined the current provider in August. So I called them and they gave me the new lower rates, backdated to apply from the start of current billing period. So it is worthwhile checking. It's now in my diary...	Are We Lost	34	1869	10:13 PM Dec 22, 2023 by yobarr
	Where's Xmas Decorations (Preview) Driving in and out on the Main North Road, where's the xmas spirit, not a hint of any decorations from Gepps Cross to Gawler. Have these councils all gone woke.	Gundog	5	882	08:38 PM Dec 21, 2023 by peter67
	Influencers ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-12/influencers-and-businesses-found-posting-misleading-content/103212652	dorian	34	2689	05:36 PM Dec 20, 2023 by Izabarack
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