"I digress ..."

Magnarc · Magnarc

I have noted the absence of late on the forum, of a paragon of humanitarian values and champion of the underprivileged. I hope that you are still able to put fingers to the keyboard and not had something untoward befell you. "Cuppa, Cuppa wherefore art thou Cuppa"? ( Apologies to Bill Shakespeare, or C...

Are We Lost · Are We Lost

A few months ago when shopping for bacon in a small town on our travels, the store had very little choice. But they did have factory sealed packs of "Budget bacon" at onlly $12 a kg (regular price). I could not see any difference visually, so bought a pack. But on cooking, it had a stronger smell, and eatin...

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-27/iv-fluids-global-shortage-explainer/104147878A global shortage of multiple IV fluid produ...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

In the 1970s my parents ran the gradient away from the edge for the outside concrete deck (No prams were going to run off the edge anyway due to balustrading). Why do all railway platforms' gradient slope towards the rails for babies in prams to be guillotined... repeated numerous times over the deca...

Gundog · Gundog

Joe has decided not to stay in the presidential race, nominating Kamala as his choice as his replacement. The next question will he resign as President before the end of his term to make a historical 47th President being a woman of color. Watch this space.

Izabarack · Izabarack

Just stayed 4 days on several hundred acres near Roma. Property owner has a problem with feral pigs. Emus and skippies are a bit of a problem too, but his 15 working dogs are well fed thanks to the presence of those animals. Property owner is renting a cabin and allowing pig shooters to stay and shoo...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

I was at Bunnings yesterday late afternoon. About half a dozen people were trying to get refunds for let's say (questionable quality of products from my personal observation). I was after some 316 stainless flyscreen. The Bunnings system gave the appearance that it was down to some degree, probabl...

JayDee · JayDee

Well who will win the SoO game tonight? Will it be the NSW Blues or the Mighty Maroons Queenslanderrrrrr. Jay&Dee

yogi · yogi

hello all. while traveling past vanrook station, sign that says no anything lol ,, what are the 100 demirit points tey say you will loose.?

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Plain Truth · Plain Truth

Sitting in the lounge looking looking out the front window this afternoon,when an owl fell out of a tree . Then two magpies swooped down to attack it,went out and with a bit of and old tee shirt and got the owl put in an old shoe box. It seemed ok but a bit stressed,put it out of harms way,took it out on front ve...

Gundog · Gundog

https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/motoring-news/screwed-aussies-trying-to-sell-their-used-teslas-face-massive-challenges/news-story/2f140cb5a8cbda0f794e12ddebdc462b

Gundog · Gundog

It's been announced that Toyota is dropping the V8 in its 70 series, the article said it's stopped taking orders for the V8. I wonder if it will the 300s V6 or just offer the 4 cylinder engine.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Recently, I was diagnosed with A.A.A.D.D. -Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder.This is how it manifests:...I decide to water my garden.As I turn on the hose in the driveway,I look over at my car and decide it needs washing.As I start toward the garage,I notice mail on the porch table thatI brou...

Magnarc · Magnarc

Prior to the latest opening, visitors were previously only been able to visit Balmoral's ballroom and the grounds of the castle. The new guided tours will include a visit to the ballroom where Victoria staged dances and the Royal Family still hold Ghillies' balls to entertain their staff. Glad I'm n...

Gundog · Gundog

Australian jurno's get schooled Sarah Ferguson on the 7:30 report by American Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene after trying to bring up old stories when Greene was supposed to be on the show about Julien Julien A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBw1osh4EYY

Possum3 · Possum3

According to many on a Free-camping Facebook site:- There is currently a Police blitz around Longreach Qld at the moment - Weighing vans, breathalyzer, drug testing, and vehicle compliance check.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Gundog · Gundog

Game 1 is done and dusted Qld won. In Billy we Trust.

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	Absent friends? (Preview) I have noted the absence of late on the forum, of a paragon of humanitarian values and champion of the underprivileged. I hope that you are still able to put fingers to the keyboard and not had something untoward befell you. "Cuppa, Cuppa wherefore art thou Cuppa"? ( Apologies to Bill Shakespeare, or C...	Magnarc	1	546	08:24 PM Jul 29, 2024 by JeffRae
	Boar taint in bacon (Preview) A few months ago when shopping for bacon in a small town on our travels, the store had very little choice. But they did have factory sealed packs of "Budget bacon" at onlly $12 a kg (regular price). I could not see any difference visually, so bought a pack. But on cooking, it had a stronger smell, and eatin...	Are We Lost	8	578	06:00 PM Jul 28, 2024 by Corndoggy
	Salt water, salt water everywhere ... (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-27/iv-fluids-global-shortage-explainer/104147878A global shortage of multiple IV fluid produ...	dorian	0	340	09:12 AM Jul 27, 2024 by dorian
	I love.. (Preview)	aussie_paul	6	749	02:41 AM Jul 24, 2024 by Jeff-2025
	Why do rail flatforms' gradients run towards rails? (Preview) In the 1970s my parents ran the gradient away from the edge for the outside concrete deck (No prams were going to run off the edge anyway due to balustrading). Why do all railway platforms' gradient slope towards the rails for babies in prams to be guillotined... repeated numerous times over the deca...	Whenarewethere	15	747	11:15 PM Jul 23, 2024 by Are We Lost
	Sleepy Joe drops out (Preview) Joe has decided not to stay in the presidential race, nominating Kamala as his choice as his replacement. The next question will he resign as President before the end of his term to make a historical 47th President being a woman of color. Watch this space.	Gundog	5	425	12:53 PM Jul 22, 2024 by Dick0
	Feral pigs in Aust (Preview) Just stayed 4 days on several hundred acres near Roma. Property owner has a problem with feral pigs. Emus and skippies are a bit of a problem too, but his 15 working dogs are well fed thanks to the presence of those animals. Property owner is renting a cabin and allowing pig shooters to stay and shoo...	Izabarack	13	637	04:40 AM Jul 22, 2024 by Rodsvan
	Crowdstrike FU (let's be OS systems honest). (Preview) I was at Bunnings yesterday late afternoon. About half a dozen people were trying to get refunds for let's say (questionable quality of products from my personal observation). I was after some 316 stainless flyscreen. The Bunnings system gave the appearance that it was down to some degree, probabl...	Whenarewethere	9	468	11:16 AM Jul 21, 2024 by dorian
	State of Origin game 3 ( the decider) (Preview) Well who will win the SoO game tonight? Will it be the NSW Blues or the Mighty Maroons Queenslanderrrrrr. Jay&Dee	JayDee	8	324	10:21 AM Jul 18, 2024 by JayDee
	road signs nth qld (Preview) hello all. while traveling past vanrook station, sign that says no anything lol ,, what are the 100 demirit points tey say you will loose.?	yogi	1	322	07:42 PM Jul 16, 2024 by Mein
	Do good.. (Preview)	aussie_paul	0	283	12:50 PM Jul 16, 2024 by aussie_paul
	An Owl just dropped in. (Preview) Sitting in the lounge looking looking out the front window this afternoon,when an owl fell out of a tree . Then two magpies swooped down to attack it,went out and with a bit of and old tee shirt and got the owl put in an old shoe box. It seemed ok but a bit stressed,put it out of harms way,took it out on front ve...	Plain Truth	5	605	11:27 AM Jul 16, 2024 by Craig1
	‘Screwed’: Aussies trying to sell their used Teslas face massive challenges (Preview) https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/motoring-news/screwed-aussies-trying-to-sell-their-used-teslas-face-massive-challenges/news-story/2f140cb5a8cbda0f794e12ddebdc462b	Gundog	25	1073	09:48 AM Jul 15, 2024 by peter67
	Changes comming at Toyota (Preview) It's been announced that Toyota is dropping the V8 in its 70 series, the article said it's stopped taking orders for the V8. I wonder if it will the 300s V6 or just offer the 4 cylinder engine.	Gundog	8	486	04:36 AM Jul 10, 2024 by Rodsvan
	A.A.A.D.D.. (Preview) Recently, I was diagnosed with A.A.A.D.D. -Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder.This is how it manifests:...I decide to water my garden.As I turn on the hose in the driveway,I look over at my car and decide it needs washing.As I start toward the garage,I notice mail on the porch table thatI brou...	aussie_paul	8	716	10:46 PM Jul 6, 2024 by Dougwe
	Extract from Daily Express article. (Preview) Prior to the latest opening, visitors were previously only been able to visit Balmoral's ballroom and the grounds of the castle. The new guided tours will include a visit to the ballroom where Victoria staged dances and the Royal Family still hold Ghillies' balls to entertain their staff. Glad I'm n...	Magnarc	3	545	10:00 AM Jul 3, 2024 by peter67
	Sarah Ferguson get schooled (Preview) Australian jurno's get schooled Sarah Ferguson on the 7:30 report by American Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene after trying to bring up old stories when Greene was supposed to be on the show about Julien Julien A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBw1osh4EYY	Gundog	4	690	10:25 AM Jun 29, 2024 by peter67
	Police Blitz at Longreach Qld. (Preview) According to many on a Free-camping Facebook site:- There is currently a Police blitz around Longreach Qld at the moment - Weighing vans, breathalyzer, drug testing, and vehicle compliance check.	Possum3	2	519	10:08 AM Jun 29, 2024 by Aussie1
	Ok children.. (Preview)	aussie_paul	1	391	06:14 AM Jun 29, 2024 by Whenarewethere
	SoO (Preview) Game 1 is done and dusted Qld won. In Billy we Trust.	Gundog	13	895	07:17 PM Jun 28, 2024 by Southern Cruizer
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