"I digress ..."

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

https://news.leeds.gov.uk/news/object-of-the-week-vintage-vacuum-cleaner

Mein · Mein

Today, I read a news report that Saudi Crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has been boasting recently about how the Gulf nations are heading into an enormous era of prosperity over the next five years thanks to oil prices.It was also reported that the International Energy Agency has predicted global de...

Mein · Mein

Here in Mackay, the price difference between diesel and petrol peaked at 35c per litre but appears to have now stabilized at (an average of) 22c, which makes diesel 12.3% more expensive than petrol.With too much time on my hands, I checked out current prices, (combined) fuel consumption figures and...

86GTS · 86GTS

We had our fifth jab (Moderna booster) this morning, wondering whether others on here are planning to have it. Speaking to the person that gave it to us, we're now registered to receive a reminder in 6 months time to have another one. This makes it much like the annual flu jab only twice a year not once a ye...

Mein · Mein

While the EU's 2035 ban on the sale of new ICE vehicles has grabbed the headlines (which has been temporarily put on hold following objections by Germany), less reported is the implementation of Euro-7 fuel standard which comes into effect in 2025.Car manufacturers claim that it will not be economi...

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-09/poker-machines-gambling-addiction-in-nsw-election-spotlight/102061826The Murray River Local Government Area (LGA), which includes the town of Moama, hosts 998 poker machines in a population of 13,000. Poker-machine density...

Mein · Mein

According to a new report published by Bloomberg BF, global sales of electric passenger vehicles increased 53%, year-on-year, in 2022.EV passenger vehicles accounted for 15% of total, global new passenger vehicle sales in 2022, up from 2.6% in 2019.Nonetheless, EV passenger vehicles account f...

Craig1 · Craig1

We decided to update from Mercury to digital, New Thermometer following a couple of health hiccups. Get home and read the fine print, it is a throw away after a life span of 3 years or less. Sealed unit, cannot replace battery, but somehow "dispose of correctly statement " also in fine print. It could be...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

A bit tongue in cheek to lighten the atmosphere here!! lol A Carnoustie driver is warning people to 'think twice' before buying an electric car. Hotel manager Rob Al**** bought his motor in Dundee just four months ago and was disappointed when he failed to get over 120 miles from a single charge - despi...

Mein · Mein

I expect that many (most?) forum members have become totally bored with climate change / transition to a greener environment posts.This, my absolutely last post on the subject, is another 'reality check' for those who believe that it's not too late to avoid a tumultuous future; that greater uptake...

Bobdown · Bobdown

Craig1 · Craig1

https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2023-03-06/eight-year-old-tommy-lee-trains-working-dogs/102048350

rgren2 · rgren2

Some predictions for the season. A high profile player will be involved in an alcohol infused incident. A high profile player will be involved in an incident involving illicit drugs. A high profile player will be involved in an incident with sex. A high profile player will be involved in an incident i...

86GTS · 86GTS

Decided to delete my account when I can find my password. Keep up the good work, cheers to all. -- Edited by 86GTS on Thursday 2nd of March 2023 08:01:50 PM

Magnarc · Magnarc

For those members who like orchestrated music at its best put YouTube up on the big tv, switch on your stereo amplifier

Magnarc · Magnarc

Only in England would you see a ten bedroomed dwelling described as a cottage??????? Bye bye H and M.

deverall11 · deverall11

This relates primarily to motorsport. Watching a documentary the other day about the history of motorsport, some in Australia. There was footage of racing (obviously) and the commentators simply spoke, named the drivers/riders and a basic comment on what was going on. You are watching TV after al...

Collo · Collo

A 71 year old man was using a angle grinder in dry grass on a hot day four days ago at Flowerdale, 1 hour north of Melbourne. It is still not controlled and has so far, burnt 2000 acres. His excuse is "I was repairing a fence" At that age, I would have though he'd have enough life experience to not use a angle gr...

Craig1 · Craig1

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-21/early-antarctic-images-digitised-for-first-time/102001908

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

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	Women shouldn't complain about vacuuming (Preview) https://news.leeds.gov.uk/news/object-of-the-week-vintage-vacuum-cleaner	Whenarewethere	3	1089	09:16 PM Mar 12, 2023 by rgren2
	Global oil demand increasing??? (Preview) Today, I read a news report that Saudi Crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has been boasting recently about how the Gulf nations are heading into an enormous era of prosperity over the next five years thanks to oil prices.It was also reported that the International Energy Agency has predicted global de...	Mein	1	703	08:10 PM Mar 12, 2023 by Xyz
	Are diesels still worthwhile? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Here in Mackay, the price difference between diesel and petrol peaked at 35c per litre but appears to have now stabilized at (an average of) 22c, which makes diesel 12.3% more expensive than petrol.With too much time on my hands, I checked out current prices, (combined) fuel consumption figures and...	Mein	31	2222	11:03 AM Mar 12, 2023 by Southern Cruizer
	Fifth Covid-19 Vaccination. ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) We had our fifth jab (Moderna booster) this morning, wondering whether others on here are planning to have it. Speaking to the person that gave it to us, we're now registered to receive a reminder in 6 months time to have another one. This makes it much like the annual flu jab only twice a year not once a ye...	86GTS	63	3665	06:11 PM Mar 11, 2023 by Gaylehere
	Euro-7 fuel standard, 2025 (Preview) While the EU's 2035 ban on the sale of new ICE vehicles has grabbed the headlines (which has been temporarily put on hold following objections by Germany), less reported is the implementation of Euro-7 fuel standard which comes into effect in 2025.Car manufacturers claim that it will not be economi...	Mein	11	1312	05:25 PM Mar 11, 2023 by Greg 1
	Pokies -- are they the most disgusting feature of Aussie culture? ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-09/poker-machines-gambling-addiction-in-nsw-election-spotlight/102061826The Murray River Local Government Area (LGA), which includes the town of Moama, hosts 998 poker machines in a population of 13,000. Poker-machine density...	dorian	67	4480	01:21 PM Mar 11, 2023 by Are We Lost
	Global sales of electric passenger vehicles increased significantly in 2022 ( 1 2 ) (Preview) According to a new report published by Bloomberg BF, global sales of electric passenger vehicles increased 53%, year-on-year, in 2022.EV passenger vehicles accounted for 15% of total, global new passenger vehicle sales in 2022, up from 2.6% in 2019.Nonetheless, EV passenger vehicles account f...	Mein	30	2125	10:04 AM Mar 10, 2023 by Gundog
	Planned Landfill specially from China (Preview) We decided to update from Mercury to digital, New Thermometer following a couple of health hiccups. Get home and read the fine print, it is a throw away after a life span of 3 years or less. Sealed unit, cannot replace battery, but somehow "dispose of correctly statement " also in fine print. It could be...	Craig1	12	1001	03:18 PM Mar 9, 2023 by Craig1
	BEWARE! (Preview) A bit tongue in cheek to lighten the atmosphere here!! lol A Carnoustie driver is warning people to 'think twice' before buying an electric car. Hotel manager Rob Al**** bought his motor in Dundee just four months ago and was disappointed when he failed to get over 120 miles from a single charge - despi...	aussie_paul	8	888	01:11 PM Mar 8, 2023 by rgren2
	China's new coal plant approvals (Preview) I expect that many (most?) forum members have become totally bored with climate change / transition to a greener environment posts.This, my absolutely last post on the subject, is another 'reality check' for those who believe that it's not too late to avoid a tumultuous future; that greater uptake...	Mein	22	1470	10:08 AM Mar 8, 2023 by Cuppa
	Interesting stuff (Preview)	Bobdown	1	838	01:49 PM Mar 7, 2023 by Craig1
	G'day Bob, even an 8 yr old could train Eddy (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2023-03-06/eight-year-old-tommy-lee-trains-working-dogs/102048350	Craig1	0	794	09:45 AM Mar 6, 2023 by Craig1
	NRL 2023 (Preview) Some predictions for the season. A high profile player will be involved in an alcohol infused incident. A high profile player will be involved in an incident involving illicit drugs. A high profile player will be involved in an incident with sex. A high profile player will be involved in an incident i...	rgren2	17	1006	08:00 PM Mar 5, 2023 by rgren2
	Cheers to all. (closed) (Preview) Decided to delete my account when I can find my password. Keep up the good work, cheers to all. -- Edited by 86GTS on Thursday 2nd of March 2023 08:01:50 PM	86GTS	12	1791	07:16 PM Mar 4, 2023 by Bill B
	Excellent entertainment. (Preview) For those members who like orchestrated music at its best put YouTube up on the big tv, switch on your stereo amplifier	Magnarc	1	726	03:28 PM Mar 4, 2023 by Magnarc
	Frogmore Cottage (Preview) Only in England would you see a ten bedroomed dwelling described as a cottage??????? Bye bye H and M.	Magnarc	6	917	01:34 PM Mar 2, 2023 by Craig1
	Louder and louder commentators (Preview) This relates primarily to motorsport. Watching a documentary the other day about the history of motorsport, some in Australia. There was footage of racing (obviously) and the commentators simply spoke, named the drivers/riders and a basic comment on what was going on. You are watching TV after al...	deverall11	17	1316	03:58 PM Mar 1, 2023 by Craig1
	Some people just don't think! (Preview) A 71 year old man was using a angle grinder in dry grass on a hot day four days ago at Flowerdale, 1 hour north of Melbourne. It is still not controlled and has so far, burnt 2000 acres. His excuse is "I was repairing a fence" At that age, I would have though he'd have enough life experience to not use a angle gr...	Collo	9	1139	09:37 AM Feb 28, 2023 by Kebbin
	Antartic Photos early ones (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-21/early-antarctic-images-digitised-for-first-time/102001908	Craig1	14	1599	12:10 AM Feb 25, 2023 by gold dandelion
	Remember this? (Preview)	aussie_paul	10	1401	10:34 AM Feb 21, 2023 by Derek Barnes
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