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The lead news item tonight was a story about a gang of youths, some as young as 14, who were walking along a Mornington pier....pushed a elderly man off the pier into the water. The man couldn't swim and had to be rescued by shocked onlookers. The youths who were laughing, uploaded the vision to their soc...
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Any economists? Historical losses from (US) Federal Reserve
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Federal Reserve payments to banks trigger largest ever operating loss "Never before in its history have operating losses stopped the Fed from making payments to the Treasury for a significant period of time" Current losses are $133 Billion and growing, and these losses need to be reversed and the d...
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NFL
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I haven't watched an NFL game all season, I also liked watching college bowl games as well. This morning I watch the Green Bay packers beat the Dallas Cowboys, I'm claiming the win because of my support for the Packers. It like my Packers have found another potential hall of famer in Jordan Love followi...
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Downsizing
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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...
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Brain dead
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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...
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One buys a product, then gets bombarded to sell you more.
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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 &...
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Another whinge... Computer Savy Elders
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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...
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Moon - the final frontier for Gene Roddenberry (and the Navajo nation)
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-08/vulcan-rocket-peregrine-moon-lander-launch-private-company/103296166
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Feet on Dashboard.
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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...
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A magnet and a pipe -- old fashioned police work
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Joys of Camping.
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-- Edited by yobarr on Monday 1st of January 2024 09:42:22 AM
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HAPPY 2024
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My New Year Resolutions. Eat more Drink more Sleep more Do less Regards to all Hendo
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ouch or hurting moment
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Bet that smarts. Have you got a " moment " ?
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Over Packed
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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
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Quad fuel tanker
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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...
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Another whinge - Victorian Country Roads
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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.
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Ankle biters need to try a bit harder.
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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...
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Toyota vs Ford.
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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...
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Thought for today
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Do evolutionist celebrate Xmas?
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
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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.
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