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Craig1 · Craig1

a good year

KevinJ · KevinJ

I had to drive into the Sydney CBD today to get some things from the office. I parked in Clarence Street and walked two and a half blocks to the corner of George and Kings Streets. In the fifteen minutes it took to leave the car and return to it, I saw less than 2 dozen people in the streets. Looking up and d...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

The BBC has put together a number of off-beat films and created the LongShots film festival - some interesting and unusual stuff here: LongShots

Bobdown · Bobdown

This will make your gonads rise up......... Cheers Bob

Bobdown · Bobdown

Glass takes one million years to decompose, which means it never wears out and can be recycled an infinite amount of times!Gold is the only metal that doesn't rust, even if it's buried in the ground for thousands of years.When a person dies hearing is the last sense to go. The first sense lost is sigh...

Possum3 · Possum3

If you are planning on heading to the Big Red Bash outside Birdsville next year there is a new rule in place no jab, no jive. Anyone attending the Big Red Bash in 2022 must be fully vaccinated Source; ABC North West Queensland

Collo · Collo

With 2448 Americans and 41 Australians dead and many more injured, a trillon US dollars spent, 20 years of fighting, it seems it has been a waste of lives and resources. The British, Russians and now the Americans have all had a go at Afghanistan and all have failed. I think its a country that will just ha...

Craig1 · Craig1

On a 9 metre little boat, a fair handful -- Edited by Craig1 on Wednesday 18th of August 2021 09:05:34 PM

Possum3 · Possum3

The screams of two young women being assaulted in a crowded Kimberley caravan park went unanswered as they were bashed by a group of teenagers with a metal chair and had their vehicle taken. How a night at Fitzroy Crossing left two young travellers bloodied, bruised and frightened (msn.com)

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Covid vaccination and personal responsibility I have previously stated on this forum that I support the right of individuals to refuse the covid vaccine and I still, currently, stand by that position. FYI; I have had two AstraZenica jabs. I consider freedom of choice, expression and opinion to be c...

Cupie · Cupie

I have recently purchased a Bialetti 6cup Moka Express Pot and their hand grinder and a frother. The idea is to use it in the van using Gas, 230V hotplate or even campfire heat sources. With the purchase we got some Merlo Expresso blend beans and preground . We have also tried some Harris very strong 10...

Possum3 · Possum3

Self powered electric Caravan: Dethleffs Introduces The E.Home Caravan, A Self-Powered Camping Trailer | CleanTechnica

Craig1 · Craig1

3 very selfish Sydneyites drove from Sydney to Albury and presented at the major Lavington shopping centre and claimed they were there for a Covid Jab. They were told to poq back to Sydney, but apparently wandered around inside the centre. Police have been notified. But " this is in the Gladys rules"....

iana · iana

About 6 weeks ago I wrote to the Assistant Minister for Defense, I asked two questions, if Australia was involved with a regional military conflict, can we 1/ Produce the materials and manufacture our own Defense Force clothing, including under garments, and can we 2/ Manufacture military grade fa...

Possum3 · Possum3

The donkey said to the tiger:- "The grass is blue".The tiger replied:- "No, the grass is green."The discussion heated up, and the two decided to submit him to arbitration, and for this they went before the lion, the King of the Jungle.Already before reaching the forest clearing, where the lion was si...

msg · msg

Did you know that unlike other years you will not get someone knocking on your door with a form? I didn't. So, I have been sitting here waiting, and it was only because I rang to ask where they were, I got their answer otherwise I would have been left waiting. I thought it would be easier to fill in a pap...

Collo · Collo

I use to be a cattle/wool farmer. Watching the ads for the Batchelor, (I would never watch the show..or any reality tv except Masterchef) its just like when I use to let the bull out with a mob of cows!! Its sad to think these shows are the most popular on tv. A worrying reflection on society. Maybe I,m gett...

Santa · Santa

I've been doing some reading on the psychological characteristics of people susceptible to conspiracy theories, interesting stuff, I had a feeling there would be common characteristics and this certainly seems to be the case. For those who would like to read more here is a link to the article i am q...

Rob Driver · Rob Driver

There are reports of a taxi driver who has tested positive to Covid. He has been in the community while infected for 10 days. As a result Cairns in FNQ is in a 3 day lockdown from 4 PM today. -- Edited by Rob Driver on Sunday 8th of August 2021 10:28:00 AM

Possum3 · Possum3

The 2021 Birdsville Races for 2021 have been called off and instead postponed to April 2022.It means there will be two Birdsville Races events next year - one in April and one in September.Organisers said postponing the event was the "right thing to do".We have tried our best, but the health landscap...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Crayfish 1960 style (Preview) a good year	Craig1	12	2072	09:51 AM Aug 26, 2021 by Craig1
	Deserted Sydney (Preview) I had to drive into the Sydney CBD today to get some things from the office. I parked in Clarence Street and walked two and a half blocks to the corner of George and Kings Streets. In the fifteen minutes it took to leave the car and return to it, I saw less than 2 dozen people in the streets. Looking up and d...	KevinJ	1	634	06:26 PM Aug 25, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	BBC LongShots film festival (Preview) The BBC has put together a number of off-beat films and created the LongShots film festival - some interesting and unusual stuff here: LongShots	Mike Harding	3	953	06:15 PM Aug 23, 2021 by Possum3
	Emirates Ad (Preview) This will make your gonads rise up......... Cheers Bob	Bobdown	16	1133	06:23 PM Aug 21, 2021 by Santa
	Useless information to ponder over (Preview) Glass takes one million years to decompose, which means it never wears out and can be recycled an infinite amount of times!Gold is the only metal that doesn't rust, even if it's buried in the ground for thousands of years.When a person dies hearing is the last sense to go. The first sense lost is sigh...	Bobdown	14	1477	04:53 AM Aug 21, 2021 by dorian
	Birdsville Bash 2022 (Preview) If you are planning on heading to the Big Red Bash outside Birdsville next year there is a new rule in place no jab, no jive. Anyone attending the Big Red Bash in 2022 must be fully vaccinated Source; ABC North West Queensland	Possum3	1	1043	01:00 PM Aug 20, 2021 by TheHeaths
	Afghanistan (closed) (Preview) With 2448 Americans and 41 Australians dead and many more injured, a trillon US dollars spent, 20 years of fighting, it seems it has been a waste of lives and resources. The British, Russians and now the Americans have all had a go at Afghanistan and all have failed. I think its a country that will just ha...	Collo	13	1321	01:38 PM Aug 19, 2021 by Gundog
	A bit Flakey (Preview) On a 9 metre little boat, a fair handful -- Edited by Craig1 on Wednesday 18th of August 2021 09:05:34 PM	Craig1	2	876	11:25 PM Aug 18, 2021 by Sheba
	Fitzroy Crossing WA caravan park assault. (Preview) The screams of two young women being assaulted in a crowded Kimberley caravan park went unanswered as they were bashed by a group of teenagers with a metal chair and had their vehicle taken. How a night at Fitzroy Crossing left two young travellers bloodied, bruised and frightened (msn.com)	Possum3	28	1943	05:01 PM Aug 18, 2021 by dogbox
	Covid vaccination and personal responsibility ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) Covid vaccination and personal responsibility I have previously stated on this forum that I support the right of individuals to refuse the covid vaccine and I still, currently, stand by that position. FYI; I have had two AstraZenica jabs. I consider freedom of choice, expression and opinion to be c...	Mike Harding	48	3383	09:46 AM Aug 18, 2021 by Magnarc
	Coffee Beans Advice Please ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have recently purchased a Bialetti 6cup Moka Express Pot and their hand grinder and a frother. The idea is to use it in the van using Gas, 230V hotplate or even campfire heat sources. With the purchase we got some Merlo Expresso blend beans and preground . We have also tried some Harris very strong 10...	Cupie	47	2574	07:39 AM Aug 17, 2021 by oldbloke
	E-Van - Is this the answer. (Preview) Self powered electric Caravan: Dethleffs Introduces The E.Home Caravan, A Self-Powered Camping Trailer \| CleanTechnica	Possum3	2	471	10:09 PM Aug 16, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Some Selfish Sydney people ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 3 very selfish Sydneyites drove from Sydney to Albury and presented at the major Lavington shopping centre and claimed they were there for a Covid Jab. They were told to poq back to Sydney, but apparently wandered around inside the centre. Police have been notified. But " this is in the Gladys rules"....	Craig1	33	1658	05:16 PM Aug 16, 2021 by yobarr
	Australia's Military Capability. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) About 6 weeks ago I wrote to the Assistant Minister for Defense, I asked two questions, if Australia was involved with a regional military conflict, can we 1/ Produce the materials and manufacture our own Defense Force clothing, including under garments, and can we 2/ Manufacture military grade fa...	iana	44	1897	09:48 AM Aug 16, 2021 by peter67
	A Fable. (Preview) The donkey said to the tiger:- "The grass is blue".The tiger replied:- "No, the grass is green."The discussion heated up, and the two decided to submit him to arbitration, and for this they went before the lion, the King of the Jungle.Already before reaching the forest clearing, where the lion was si...	Possum3	9	917	05:07 PM Aug 15, 2021 by Radar
	Census 2021 ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Did you know that unlike other years you will not get someone knocking on your door with a form? I didn't. So, I have been sitting here waiting, and it was only because I rang to ask where they were, I got their answer otherwise I would have been left waiting. I thought it would be easier to fill in a pap...	msg	30	2841	08:10 PM Aug 13, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	The Batchelor (Preview) I use to be a cattle/wool farmer. Watching the ads for the Batchelor, (I would never watch the show..or any reality tv except Masterchef) its just like when I use to let the bull out with a mob of cows!! Its sad to think these shows are the most popular on tv. A worrying reflection on society. Maybe I,m gett...	Collo	4	709	05:25 PM Aug 13, 2021 by Blues Man
	Conspiracy theorists. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I've been doing some reading on the psychological characteristics of people susceptible to conspiracy theories, interesting stuff, I had a feeling there would be common characteristics and this certainly seems to be the case. For those who would like to read more here is a link to the article i am q...	Santa	33	2780	05:01 PM Aug 10, 2021 by peter67
	Yet another Lock Down in Qld (Preview) There are reports of a taxi driver who has tested positive to Covid. He has been in the community while infected for 10 days. As a result Cairns in FNQ is in a 3 day lockdown from 4 PM today. -- Edited by Rob Driver on Sunday 8th of August 2021 10:28:00 AM	Rob Driver	4	615	03:58 PM Aug 10, 2021 by BENNYrat
	Birdsville races (Preview) The 2021 Birdsville Races for 2021 have been called off and instead postponed to April 2022.It means there will be two Birdsville Races events next year - one in April and one in September.Organisers said postponing the event was the "right thing to do".We have tried our best, but the health landscap...	Possum3	4	554	10:23 AM Aug 10, 2021 by Possum3
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