"I digress ..."

Craig1 · Craig1

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-09/abc-five-year-plan-to-accelerate-digital-transition/102460122

Craig1 · Craig1

A whistle stop, not that far from Benalla Vic.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

BarneyBDB · BarneyBDB

The Donkey, Tiger and Lion Lesson Grass is Blue?The donkey told the tiger, The grass is blue.The tiger replied, No, the grass is green.The discussion became heated, and the two decided to submit the issue to arbitration, so they approached the lion.As they approached the lion on his throne, the don...

Gundog · Gundog

Dear General Angus Campbell AO, DSC,I drank alcohol while on deployment in Afghanistan.There, Ive got it off my chest.I note youve come down heavily on your troops, with a new directive stating deployed ADF personnel are banned from drinking alcohol, reiterating previous advice that was flouted...

Gundog · Gundog

It's generally the rule of thumb, that third of the population own their homes, the second third are paying off their homes and the remaining third are paying rent. So where do you fit in this picture. Us we most likely dont fit exactly in the any of thirds, As we own our home, all be it a caravan and we pay t...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

$16.50 with the lot in a semi industrial/commercial takeaway shop. I can't complain with the ingredients, on par with any other hamburger with the lot, but price wise I thought onions were eye-watering!

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

when your main topic every day is BM.

deverall11 · deverall11

More and more the wording or use of words are sounding American. Capsicums referred to as peppers. RBA Reserve Bank of Australia referred to as The Central Bank. Where is this coming from and why.

Are We Lost · Are We Lost

I have always maintained that extended warranties are not worthwhile because our Australian consumer laws override whatever the stated warranty is. So if you buy an expensive TV and it fails after a few years you are covered even if the warranty stated was only 12 months. The dearer the appliance, th...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Children with disabilities are not weird or strange. They want what everyone wants! Just to be accepted!!! Can I ask a question? Is there anyone willing to copy and paste to their own timeline? -- Edited by aussie_paul on Monday 5th of June 2023 01:02:35 PM

Craig1 · Craig1

Remember that 1972 dirge " The horse with no name " ? Why didnt the horse have a name after you have ridden him through the desert ? Well, actually he did. We called him Frank and we rode him all the way to the bank. boom boom. (Quote from a band member replayed on Sunday 4th June 2023 )

Mein · Mein

Three months ago, a friend and former colleague, a 58 y.o. female, suddenly and unexpectedly suffered a stroke. The last I heard, 2 weeks ago, she still wasn't able to walk or talk but her therapist is confident that she'll eventually regain some degree of independence.On Friday May 26, I was sitting...

Gundog · Gundog

Mark quits finishes Friday Koshi quits finishes friday week.

rgren2 · rgren2

Im on a few other forums, they are having new posts done by AI. There have been a few postings on this forum that appear to be done by AI. Does anyone else feel the same? They are pretty difficult to detect. -- Edited by rgren2 on Friday 26th of May 2023 10:33:45 PM

DMaxer · DMaxer

I have spent the last few days at a caravan park on the north coast of NSW and attended a few happy hours. Listening to some of the conversations I have thought of a great game, Happy Hour Bingo. The goal is to mark off each of the following scenarios as they are introduced into the conversation. I have six f...

yobarr · yobarr

Recentlly WA introduced new laws regarding rental properties, similar to the laws in the Eastern states, where the tenant appears to make the rules. At one stage I owned 2 properties, one in Geelong and one in Brisbane, but I have since sold both. With the Geelong property I had long term tenants, mana...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Joy McKean, the wife/manager of Slim Dusty, has passed away The utube is probably one of the more popular songs she wrote ht The story of her passing, and how she wrote this particular song is in the link below https://www.abc.n...

Radar · Radar

I noticed for week now Mike Harding is missing. Hope all is ok.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	No ABC for the BUsh ?, No cheque book accounts hacked (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-09/abc-five-year-plan-to-accelerate-digital-transition/102460122	Craig1	13	1392	01:12 PM Jun 15, 2023 by Gundog
	Goorambat. Who would have known ?, Phil the greek in a parking bay with The Queen (Preview) A whistle stop, not that far from Benalla Vic.	Craig1	3	821	07:56 PM Jun 14, 2023 by Gaylehere
	Time passes so quickly... (Preview)	aussie_paul	14	859	01:38 PM Jun 14, 2023 by Keith P
	The Donkey, Tiger and Lion Lesson (Preview) The Donkey, Tiger and Lion Lesson Grass is Blue?The donkey told the tiger, The grass is blue.The tiger replied, No, the grass is green.The discussion became heated, and the two decided to submit the issue to arbitration, so they approached the lion.As they approached the lion on his throne, the don...	BarneyBDB	9	1066	11:26 AM Jun 14, 2023 by dorian
	This is worth reading. (Preview) Dear General Angus Campbell AO, DSC,I drank alcohol while on deployment in Afghanistan.There, Ive got it off my chest.I note youve come down heavily on your troops, with a new directive stating deployed ADF personnel are banned from drinking alcohol, reiterating previous advice that was flouted...	Gundog	14	1571	11:17 AM Jun 14, 2023 by peter67
	Where do you fit in the big Picture (Preview) It's generally the rule of thumb, that third of the population own their homes, the second third are paying off their homes and the remaining third are paying rent. So where do you fit in this picture. Us we most likely dont fit exactly in the any of thirds, As we own our home, all be it a caravan and we pay t...	Gundog	1	818	10:27 AM Jun 13, 2023 by smwhiskey
	Cost of hamburger (Preview) $16.50 with the lot in a semi industrial/commercial takeaway shop. I can't complain with the ingredients, on par with any other hamburger with the lot, but price wise I thought onions were eye-watering!	Whenarewethere	27	2237	10:18 AM Jun 13, 2023 by Possum3
	LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! (Preview)	aussie_paul	1	565	09:50 PM Jun 12, 2023 by landy
	You know when you old... (Preview) when your main topic every day is BM.	Whenarewethere	2	732	03:55 PM Jun 12, 2023 by dogbox
	Are we becoming Americanised or should it be Americanized (Preview) More and more the wording or use of words are sounding American. Capsicums referred to as peppers. RBA Reserve Bank of Australia referred to as The Central Bank. Where is this coming from and why.	deverall11	11	949	11:21 AM Jun 12, 2023 by Aussie1
	Extended warranties on electrical goods - the killer is in the detail (Preview) I have always maintained that extended warranties are not worthwhile because our Australian consumer laws override whatever the stated warranty is. So if you buy an expensive TV and it fails after a few years you are covered even if the warranty stated was only 12 months. The dearer the appliance, th...	Are We Lost	1	573	07:57 PM Jun 10, 2023 by Gundog
	Children with disabilities... (Preview) Children with disabilities are not weird or strange. They want what everyone wants! Just to be accepted!!! Can I ask a question? Is there anyone willing to copy and paste to their own timeline? -- Edited by aussie_paul on Monday 5th of June 2023 01:02:35 PM	aussie_paul	2	662	01:24 PM Jun 5, 2023 by aussie_paul
	The answer to the question you wished you had asked !! (Preview) Remember that 1972 dirge " The horse with no name " ? Why didnt the horse have a name after you have ridden him through the desert ? Well, actually he did. We called him Frank and we rode him all the way to the bank. boom boom. (Quote from a band member replayed on Sunday 4th June 2023 )	Craig1	0	400	09:30 AM Jun 5, 2023 by Craig1
	Life's too short (Preview) Three months ago, a friend and former colleague, a 58 y.o. female, suddenly and unexpectedly suffered a stroke. The last I heard, 2 weeks ago, she still wasn't able to walk or talk but her therapist is confident that she'll eventually regain some degree of independence.On Friday May 26, I was sitting...	Mein	8	1107	01:01 AM Jun 5, 2023 by Farmhat
	Koshi and McGowen Gone ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Mark quits finishes Friday Koshi quits finishes friday week.	Gundog	32	2256	04:24 PM Jun 3, 2023 by deverall11
	Artificial Intelligence contributions. (Preview) Im on a few other forums, they are having new posts done by AI. There have been a few postings on this forum that appear to be done by AI. Does anyone else feel the same? They are pretty difficult to detect. -- Edited by rgren2 on Friday 26th of May 2023 10:33:45 PM	rgren2	29	2549	01:00 PM Jun 3, 2023 by smwhiskey
	Happy Hour Bingo Card (Preview) I have spent the last few days at a caravan park on the north coast of NSW and attended a few happy hours. Listening to some of the conversations I have thought of a great game, Happy Hour Bingo. The goal is to mark off each of the following scenarios as they are introduced into the conversation. I have six f...	DMaxer	7	1406	05:47 AM May 31, 2023 by shakey55
	Rental Properties Shortage? (Preview) Recentlly WA introduced new laws regarding rental properties, similar to the laws in the Eastern states, where the tenant appears to make the rules. At one stage I owned 2 properties, one in Geelong and one in Brisbane, but I have since sold both. With the Geelong property I had long term tenants, mana...	yobarr	18	1588	06:46 PM May 28, 2023 by Cuppa
	Joy McKean RIP (Preview) Joy McKean, the wife/manager of Slim Dusty, has passed away The utube is probably one of the more popular songs she wrote ht The story of her passing, and how she wrote this particular song is in the link below https://www.abc.n...	Tony Bev	4	1509	05:54 PM May 27, 2023 by Radar
	Have we lost Mike ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) I noticed for week now Mike Harding is missing. Hope all is ok.	Radar	64	6624	04:24 PM May 27, 2023 by dogbox
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