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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1175 on: October 02, 2020, 01:04:08 PM »
Container ships

Does anything go inside or is it all stacked on top?

Would be a bit wobbly if it was only on top... That might be how the containers ended washing up on the beaches near here a while back.  ;D
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1176 on: October 06, 2020, 10:34:39 AM »
Why do electronics have such poor warranty these days?? Surely technology should make things better and last longer *choking to death on logic*

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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1177 on: October 06, 2020, 10:47:20 AM »
Why do electronics have such poor warranty these days?? Surely technology should make things better and last longer *choking to death on logic*

washing machine died, shopping for new one.. all I can find only have 2yr warranty and 500 pages of fineprint.
Yet they can put a 7 year warranty on a motor car. 10 years on the new Triton. Way more moving parts. I think the electronic goods are designed to wear out in 2 years so they can sell more. Same as why they change computor and music/movie formats so often.


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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1178 on: October 06, 2020, 10:55:26 AM »
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Yet they can put a 7 year warranty on a motor car. 10 years on the new Triton. Way more moving parts. I think the electronic goods are designed to wear out in 2 years so they can sell more. Same as why they change computor and music/movie formats so often.
I agree.. the $4000 machines still only have 2yr basic warranty and some have 5yr on motor...

Been readin reviews - my head is spinning insanely
for every 10 good there are 10 horrific reviews on all sites.
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1179 on: October 06, 2020, 10:58:53 AM »
Most review sites only ever get the negatives.  Sell hundreds and one dud, and it gets a bad review. 

Other reviews are I bought this, it was broken and they replaced it.  The new one works great, still only get 1 star...
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1180 on: October 06, 2020, 11:02:11 AM »
Yep...reviews are like facebook comments. Not worth diddly.

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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1181 on: October 06, 2020, 11:15:58 AM »
Would be a bit wobbly if it was only on top... That might be how the containers ended washing up on the beaches near here a while back.  ;D

We crossed the northern Pacific 4 years ago on an "upper berth" with the Fleetwood. (YES, it was insured via marine insurance)
We were being unloaded in Taiwan to catch a different bus, so got to ride further up than most.

We then went on the CAT service, China, Australia, Taiwan, but we scored a spot down a bit, as it went Mel, Syd then Bris.
Logistics on who goes where would be a head fukk I reckon.

As for Shit lasting, car batteries last about 17 minutes past the 2 year warranty...... but....

The battery in the Fleetwood, was new in 2013 in Los Angeles and is still going like a trouper 7 years later.
It is a big fukker, @ 950 CCA, but it did go flat on the trip here from the US when some Muppet left the ignition on acc in the USA.

It was flat as a battery could ever be..... charged it up and never an issue since.

Just goes to show, a battery can be built to last like they did in the old days, they just choose not to.
 
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1182 on: October 07, 2020, 06:37:34 AM »
I've said the same thing for years.

& just think about it.

They say there's one top prize of $50k. So the ad shows somebody scratching a ticket to reveal ... $50k! ::)

So your chances of winning $50k on that issue is now ... ??? >:D

and even after the major prize has been claimed, they continue to sell all the scratchies left in that series knowing full well that there is nothing left to pay out. Guaranteed income for them cause they know the muppets will just keep buying the dud tickets that are left.
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1183 on: October 07, 2020, 06:59:52 AM »
and even after the major prize has been claimed, they continue to sell all the scratchies left in that series knowing full well that there is nothing left to pay out. Guaranteed income for them cause they know the muppets will just keep buying the dud tickets that are left.

Yep >:(

But their argument will be that there are prizes left - $1, $2, free ticket, if you're really lucky, you might even crack it for $10 or $20! ::)
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1184 on: October 07, 2020, 09:53:34 AM »
Hi,
    It is a tax on the mathematically inept.

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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1185 on: October 07, 2020, 10:28:50 AM »
and even after the major prize has been claimed, they continue to sell all the scratchies left in that series knowing full well that there is nothing left to pay out. Guaranteed income for them cause they know the muppets will just keep buying the dud tickets that are left.
that is if anyone knows the major prize has been claimed.. they dont tell anyone that little tit bit.
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1186 on: October 08, 2020, 07:14:59 AM »
Why is that the women says "I'll drive", and then spends the entire trip asking-
am I in the right lane
which way should I go
do I turn here
what's the speed limit here
is this the exit
where should I park
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1187 on: October 08, 2020, 07:50:57 AM »
Because they're all questions for the Navigator, not the Pilot >:D
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1188 on: October 19, 2020, 12:55:36 PM »
Don't know if anybody is interested in joining in to count birds in the backyard (or wherever else you may be) ???

https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/

& btw, that's birds with feathers, that (usually) fly, not the ones lying on the beach wearing bikinis! ;D
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1189 on: October 19, 2020, 01:33:17 PM »
Don't know if anybody is interested in joining in to count birds in the backyard (or wherever else you may be) ???

https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/

& btw, that's birds with feathers, that (usually) fly, not the ones lying on the beach wearing bikinis! ;D

What about the ones who hang out in Forums  :-*

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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1190 on: October 19, 2020, 02:15:41 PM »
What about the ones who hang out in Forums  :-*

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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1191 on: October 19, 2020, 03:30:03 PM »
What about the ones who hang out in Forums  :-*

Well, if you want to go & have a look at him lying on the beach in a bikini, I suppose that's fair enough ... :o :o :o
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1192 on: October 19, 2020, 04:57:41 PM »
Don't know if anybody is interested in joining in to count birds in the backyard (or wherever else you may be) ???

https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/

& btw, that's birds with feathers, that (usually) fly, not the ones lying on the beach wearing bikinis! ;D
I actually keep a log of all the different bird species that I see on our property.
I just put a note on the identification page in the book my oldies gave me many years ago and write if it was just their call or an actual sighting with male/female/single/pair.

Been doing it for about 6 or 7 years and it turns out we get a pretty impressive variety of birds at our place throughout the year.

The one thing that stands out the most for me is the amount of birds of prey here.
Everything from wedge tailed eagles, sea eagles kites, falcons and goshawks in the day to powerful owls and tawny frogmouths after dark.

I guess that says something about the amount of food that must be scampering around in the bush. ;)
But we must have some pretty good thermals coming off the paddocks next door, I see the eagles riding them from tree level right up until they are tiny little specs up in the sky. Even though I see it happen all the time, it’s still pretty cool to watch.

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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1193 on: October 19, 2020, 06:13:13 PM »


I have it on good authority, you go topless....... aaargh... burn my eyes out....
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1194 on: October 19, 2020, 07:22:29 PM »


Just goes to show, a battery can be built to last like they did in the old days, they just choose not to.

 I have replaced one battery in the last 20yrs. On average I get approx 6 to 9 yrs out of one. I usually buy another car before changing a battery.
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Last 4wd...only 4yrs old still original.
Present 4wd....11yrs old....1st batteries were 5yrs old, still going strong, replaced with 2 new ones...2 new Panasonics for $150...couldn't resist.

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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1195 on: October 20, 2020, 06:13:47 AM »
I have replaced one battery in the last 20yrs. On average I get approx 6 to 9 yrs out of one. I usually buy another car before changing a battery.
Hyundai Elantra...replaced just after 9yrs old.
Next Hyundai Elantra....sold after 5yrs, still original.
Present Mitsu Outlander...7yrs old..still original...went away for 2 weeks recently, flat when I came home ..2.7V...still haven't worked out what flattened it..charged up good, drive with fingers crossed atm..
Last 4wd...only 4yrs old still original.
Present 4wd....11yrs old....1st batteries were 5yrs old, still going strong, replaced with 2 new ones...2 new Panasonics for $150...couldn't resist.

I don't do anything different to the next bloke....just drive them and park them..

I bet none of those batteries were made here.  :D
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1196 on: October 20, 2020, 07:06:29 AM »
The one thing that stands out the most for me is the amount of birds of prey here.
Everything from wedge tailed eagles, sea eagles kites, falcons and goshawks in the day to powerful owls and tawny frogmouths after dark.

Awesome! :cup:

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I guess that says something about the amount of food that must be scampering around in the bush. ;)

Have you been staking Greenies out in the paddocks again, Pete ??? ::)

You know you're only supposed to be feeding wild birds good healthy food! >:D
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1197 on: October 20, 2020, 07:10:16 AM »
You know you're only supposed to be feeding wild birds good healthy food! >:D

The birds need to be quick around here.
This brown snake was smashing down a little marsupial in the garden yesterday.


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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1198 on: October 20, 2020, 07:34:51 AM »
Don't know if anybody is interested in joining in to count birds in the backyard (or wherever else you may be) ???

https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/

& btw, that's birds with feathers, that (usually) fly, not the ones lying on the beach wearing bikinis! ;D

Yep, we're in it, Fizzie. 20 minutes, early this morning, 14 species. This evening, there will be several different, nocturnal species to add.
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1199 on: October 20, 2020, 11:36:26 AM »
Yep, we're in it, Fizzie. 20 minutes, early this morning, 14 species. This evening, there will be several different, nocturnal species to add.

14!

Wow!

& I thought we were doing well with 8 species :-[
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