Post by: Hairs on January 01, 2022, 09:35:51 AM
A wonderful evening, no crowd, no loud noise, just laughter between good people.
Home by 10.30pm, snoring by 10.31pm :)
Post by: Fizzie on January 01, 2022, 11:00:16 AM
Home by 10.30pm, snoring by 10.31pm :)
Ahh, so you had a late night!
Post by: Hairs on January 01, 2022, 11:01:47 AM
Ahh, so you had a late night!LOL, Yep.
We're party animals these days. ;)
Post by: Champin on January 01, 2022, 11:19:54 AM
LOL, Yep.Same here. I partied til the wee hours of the evening. Bed by 10.
We're party animals these days. ;)
Happy new year everybody. Thanks for the great posts throughout the year. They kept me more on the saner side of the see saw.
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Post by: Rhojef on January 01, 2022, 01:40:15 PM
Coming down the track from Cameron corner to Broken Hill on the NSW side. Me by myself opening the gates 2 mates a few minutes behind closing them.
Cruising along the section that follows the dog fence and all of a sudden over the next sandhill comes a police car.
All good just move over to the left side of the track and a quick wave as I pass.
Look in the mirror and all of a sudden he is doing a u turn behind me. The thoughts that went through my head can't be put on here. I pull up and put down my window.
He pulls up next to me looks over and says "how do I get to Tibooburra?"
If I didn't have my seatbelt on I would have fallen out of the car.
Told him to stay on the track and held up my road atlas and said do you have one of these ? No he says just the GPS.
Showed him the map and sent him on his way.
It made my day and gave us a good laugh that night.
Post by: Bird on January 01, 2022, 10:51:02 PM
https://www.facebook.com/aussiewriteoffs/ (https://www.facebook.com/aussiewriteoffs/)
Post by: Fizzie on January 02, 2022, 07:58:44 AM
He pulls up next to me looks over and says "how do I get to Tibooburra?"
Friend of ours is a :police:, & has just been posted to Western Qld.
Till they get to know the area, they'll probably be doing the same! ;D
Post by: Bird on January 06, 2022, 10:25:39 AM
Novak Djokovic has been told to leave Australia after his visa was cancelled as the storm around his vaccination exemption exploded. (https://www.news.com.au/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-lands-in-australia-but-victorian-government-says-it-wont-support-his-entry-due-to-a-visa-isssue/news-story/c8ad25e22c30931a27347adfefb176a2)
Post by: Fizzie on January 06, 2022, 10:33:40 AM
Post by: Hairs on January 08, 2022, 09:51:53 AM
Post by: edz on January 08, 2022, 10:08:33 AM
Post by: Bird on January 08, 2022, 10:31:11 AM
.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220107/fda64036e274a807bf140075ec2d7968.jpg)(https://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/novak-djokovic-quarantine-visa-australia-tennis-fb.png)
Post by: xcvator on January 08, 2022, 10:46:58 AM
Post by: plusnq on January 08, 2022, 02:35:19 PM
(https://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/novak-djokovic-quarantine-visa-australia-tennis-fb.png)
Classic. I heard he thought his passport was adequate documentation. No Vac is his first name ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Hairs on January 09, 2022, 12:07:58 PM
(https://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/novak-djokovic-quarantine-visa-australia-tennis-fb.png)You know what.
All he had to do is say, Ok,
If that is the way it is, I'll bugger off, I don't need the cash or title, there's next year.
End of story.
A lot more people would think a lot more of him for doing that.
:)
Post by: vern on January 09, 2022, 04:23:03 PM
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Post by: Bird on January 10, 2022, 02:33:32 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck8CO6zGFB0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck8CO6zGFB0)
Post by: DandyD on January 10, 2022, 07:19:01 PM
Clever
Children here were taking a sneaky swig of orange juice just before a test to get a break from school. Probably still are.
Post by: edz on January 12, 2022, 03:36:41 PM
Miss this guy ..
Post by: Fizzie on January 13, 2022, 04:57:57 PM
Now I know we've discussed a few times about setting up a portable dunny & shower on site while building a new house, but this person has gone wwwaaayyy above & beyond that! ::)
https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/thread/3jm6jv57 (https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/thread/3jm6jv57)
https://ibb.co/Yywnc3Y (https://ibb.co/Yywnc3Y)
Council is certainly not impressed though! >:D
Edit: Thanks for fixing the links, GG! :-[
Post by: Bird on January 14, 2022, 07:56:50 AM
Temperatures at Onslow Airport in Western Australia’s Pilbara region have hit a staggering 50.7C - the state’s hottest day on record and the equal hottest ever in Australia.
That was recorded on January 2, 1960 at Oodnadatta Airport in South Australia.
The coolest Onslow got on Thursday was 30.2C at 6.32am while the sweltering maximum was reached at 2.26pm.
Other epic temperatures recorded in the region were 50.5C at Mardie at 1.58pm, matching its previous record on February 19, 1998, with the same reading at Roebourne Airport at 12.49pm.
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/top-temperature-at-onslow-airport-was-hottest-day-on-record-equal-hottest-ever-in-australia/news-story/4eb27cbe7aa44120f30685ae40041e41 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/top-temperature-at-onslow-airport-was-hottest-day-on-record-equal-hottest-ever-in-australia/news-story/4eb27cbe7aa44120f30685ae40041e41)
Post by: edz on January 14, 2022, 08:28:46 AM
Bugger the world is ending we are all going to be cooked ......Oorrrr could it beeeee just the O'l " Mother Nature " going through a natural weather cycle Thaaaatttt oooohhhh took Ummm 62 F nnn years to happen again [ You could almost say this is a " Once in a life time event " for some people ] ..
Dam humanity to hell for over population and industrial pollution causing this ..
Disclaimer: Imayormaynotbetakingthepissoutaglobalwarmingbelievers .. ;D :-*
Post by: Bird on January 14, 2022, 08:31:25 AM
Quote from: edz
Dam you global warming ... At least be consistant, So we can support our arguments with constant proof ..:cup: :cup: :cup:
Bugger the world is ending we are all going to be cooked ......Oorrrr could it beeeee just the O'l " Mother Nature " going through a natural weather cycle Thaaaatttt oooohhhh took Ummm 62 F nnn years to happen again [ You could almost say this is a " Once in a life time event " for some people ] ..
Dam humanity to hell for over population and industrial pollution causing this ..
Disclaimer: Imayormaynotbetakingthepissoutaglobalwarmingbelievers .. ;D :-*
as you get a flat tyre... spare on roof rack... jack buried under camping gear in back of car... cant clean melted tar off wheel nuts.... all tyres covered in melted tarmac... lay on road to place jack .... 3rd degree burns
just keep driving its only a 400 tyre :cup: :cup:
Post by: MarkGU on January 14, 2022, 07:43:25 PM
A few days soaking in the Boyd River and a camp fire or two thrown in.
Ahhh............the serenity :cup:
Post by: edz on January 14, 2022, 11:17:50 PM
Post by: MarkGU on January 15, 2022, 01:16:24 AM
Should have been a nice bit of flow in the river too .yes there was mate. the area had a fair drop of rain the last few weeks or so.
It had been over the Buccarumbi bridge by about a meter but the day we were there it had gone down well enough to have a decent swim.
Post by: Fizzie on January 15, 2022, 07:36:40 AM
Should have been a nice bit of flow in the river too .
& a bit cool, too :-\
Post by: MarkGU on January 15, 2022, 08:30:09 AM
& a bit cool, too :-\nah mate, water temp was around the 22 deg mark. kids didnt even flinch when they dove in.
I was surprised at how warm it was.
Post by: Fizzie on January 15, 2022, 11:22:43 AM
Just been out in the pool after starting then not doing a job (trimmings are still too green for the shredder :'() - it's just a smidgin under 30 ;D
Post by: MarkGU on January 15, 2022, 04:49:33 PM
22!!! :othat part of the river is shallow & with the low 30 deg days up there its warm.
Just been out in the pool after starting then not doing a job (trimmings are still too green for the shredder :'() - it's just a smidgin under 30 ;D
Funny enough, we were up at Yates crossing today an the water there was very warm,even after the river was over the bridge.
Post by: edz on January 16, 2022, 10:37:05 PM
Post by: DandyD on January 17, 2022, 03:47:12 AM
This is why you dont swim the beaches on Fraser Island ;D
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Post by: Fizzie on January 19, 2022, 09:30:48 AM
The annual Australian Lamb ads are here and once again they do not disappoint.
On Tuesday, one of the campaign’s billboards was spotted not far from Melbourne Park where the Australian Open is being played without Serbian world No. 1 Novak Djokovic.
On the side of a truck, the Meat and Livestock Australia ad reads: “Everyone’s welcome at our BBQ. Not Djoking.
;D
Post by: Kangaron on January 19, 2022, 11:04:45 AM
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Post by: Bird on January 19, 2022, 11:24:21 AM
This Insane New 256-Foot Superyacht Concept Doubles as a Fully Functional Submarine
The 256-foot boat doubles as a submarine capable of diving to depths of 985 feet for 10 days at a time.
https://robbreport.com/motors/marine/elena-nappis-carapace-superyacht-concept-is-also-a-submarine-2887362 (https://robbreport.com/motors/marine/elena-nappis-carapace-superyacht-concept-is-also-a-submarine-2887362)
Post by: Troopy_03 on January 19, 2022, 02:14:36 PM
Concept or not I want one! so will every drug cartel :(
This Insane New 256-Foot Superyacht Concept Doubles as a Fully Functional Submarine
The 256-foot boat doubles as a submarine capable of diving to depths of 985 feet for 10 days at a time.
https://robbreport.com/motors/marine/elena-nappis-carapace-superyacht-concept-is-also-a-submarine-2887362 (https://robbreport.com/motors/marine/elena-nappis-carapace-superyacht-concept-is-also-a-submarine-2887362)
That ones too flash to lose if they get busted. They use more utilitarian models
https://www.forbes.com/sites/hisutton/2020/08/10/unusually-large-narco-submarine-might-smuggle-8-tons-of-illegal-drugs/ (https://www.forbes.com/sites/hisutton/2020/08/10/unusually-large-narco-submarine-might-smuggle-8-tons-of-illegal-drugs/)
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/23/colombias-narco-submarines-a-photo-essay (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/23/colombias-narco-submarines-a-photo-essay)
Post by: Bird on January 19, 2022, 03:19:52 PM
Quote from: Troopy_03
That ones too flash to lose if they get busted.Remember Operation Odessa lol! ;) ;) ;)
or
https://youtu.be/RmautelNq5Q (https://youtu.be/RmautelNq5Q)
Wonder if hes yelling to the people inside the sub wondering why they arent stopping....
Post by: Fizzie on January 20, 2022, 06:47:20 AM
This Insane New 256-Foot Superyacht Concept Doubles as a Fully Functional Submarine
The 256-foot boat doubles as a submarine capable of diving to depths of 985 feet for 10 days at a time.
"Lightweight aluminium hull & superstrucuture" + lot's of big windows does NOT = "depths of 985 feet"! ::)
1000' is approaching (or over!) the depth limits of a lot of military submarines, which are made out of very solid steel, with no windows!
Post by: Bird on January 20, 2022, 08:11:22 AM
Quote from: Fizzie
"Lightweight aluminium hull & superstrucuture" + lot's of big windows does NOT = "depths of 985 feet"! ::)The cocaine cartel doesnt care nor need that depth.
Post by: Troopy_03 on January 20, 2022, 11:48:06 AM
The cocaine cartel doesnt care nor need that depth.
I like the Thai version we saw at Patong Beach, Phuket, back in 1982? Made of concrete, so it's strong, and sinks well.. :)
Post by: edz on January 22, 2022, 12:24:43 AM
Post by: edz on January 22, 2022, 10:42:56 AM
Meatloafs " Bat out of Hell " through the headphones on my brothers old tape player like this one
Post by: edz on January 22, 2022, 11:01:57 AM
" Schnick schnick Schnergerly Bop " >> " Schergerly Bop schnergerly Bop " Freddo .. Absolute top bloke, used to brighten your day hearing that echoing down the hall's or arround the quadrangle at at assembly ... :D
Post by: Fizzie on January 22, 2022, 12:32:58 PM
I somehow doubt that the freeze frame of the video was entirely accidental ... ;D >:D
Bit more playing & got it to work!
Post by: Troopy_03 on January 22, 2022, 12:50:17 PM
Memories of a highschool mate that had tourrettes .. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZESXKF_2uU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZESXKF_2uU) ..
" Schnick schnick Schnergerly Bop " >> " Schergerly Bop schnergerly Bop " Freddo .. Absolute top bloke, used to brighten your day hearing that echoing down the hall's or arround the quadrangle at at assembly ... :D
Same here, but not a mate at the time, just a kid in another class when I was in grade 8. He'd walk around going "f*ck f*ck.. talk talk talk f*ck f*ck f*ck.. talk talk...c**t f*ck f*ck" etc. Me being just a young dumb kid, didn't know about Tourette's, so one day when he was walking past I started doing the same thing. He spun around, grabbed me by the knot in my tie (yeah QLD in '68) with one hand, and gave me about 3 quick jabs to the nose, with the other hand... I still remember the sound, and feel of the chips, in the bag which he still had his hand in, scrunching against my nose. Funny as f*ck thinking back on it LOL, and I hope he sees the funny side of it too, if he still remembers.
I did get to know him a bit better over the next couple of years, and I don't think he held a grudge.. Cheers Stainsey, whereever you are..
Post by: Gazza00 on January 22, 2022, 01:16:55 PM
Post by: Bird on January 22, 2022, 04:38:59 PM
Quote from: edz
;D ;D ;D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9TRFSEMDNA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9TRFSEMDNA)
he does a kewl version with Natalie IMBRUGLIA
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2pm2fb (https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2pm2fb)
Post by: Bird on January 24, 2022, 09:04:26 AM
The University of Washington information technology department released an “inclusive language guide” that lists a number of “problematic words” that are “racist,” “sexist,” “ageist,” or “homophobic,” reported Fox News.
According to the guide, words such as “grandfather,” “housekeeping,” “minority,” “ninja,” and “lame” are considered “problematic words.”
The guide considers “grandfather” a “problematic word” because the term was “used as a way to exempt some people from a change because of conditions that existed before the change.”
“Housekeeping,” is another “problematic” word that the guide recommends should be avoided by others working in the information technology industry because it can “feel gendered.”
“Using colours based as racist tropes — labelling [sic] ‘white’ as good, ‘black’ as bad, ‘red’ as attackers, or ‘yellow’ as excluded third parties — is offensive,” the guide states
https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/us-university-advises-staff-to-not-use-a-range-of-common-terms-as-they-are-no-longer-inclusive/news-story/cee4ab395525b7563ae4137edac356e4 (https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/us-university-advises-staff-to-not-use-a-range-of-common-terms-as-they-are-no-longer-inclusive/news-story/cee4ab395525b7563ae4137edac356e4)
Post by: bmwfreak on January 24, 2022, 01:21:39 PM
Post by: OldPaj on January 24, 2022, 05:02:19 PM
So Bird, that means we have about 3 years before the same BS is adopted in Australia ??? >:D
Nope it is here already, spewing out of our unis like Deakin, Monash and Melbourne.
Articles are popping into our news media roughly fortnightly. It is the start of the creep of getting embedded into "right think" before becoming compulsory.
Post by: alnjan on January 24, 2022, 07:28:25 PM
Nope it is here already, spewing out of our unis like Deakin, Monash and Melbourne.
Articles are popping into our news media roughly fortnightly. It is the start of the creep of getting embedded into "right think" before becoming compulsory.
teaching what to think, not how to think
Post by: bmwfreak on January 24, 2022, 08:38:15 PM
Post by: Bird on January 24, 2022, 09:18:43 PM
No wonder this is on the shortlist of the planet’s most beautiful beaches. Alas, in peak season much of the beach’s 12km is a gigantic expressway/carpark for four-wheel-drives. It is a uniquely South Australian travesty that huge carbon emitting leisure machines are legally invited to trash this glorious place for the convenience of their owners.
Interstate and international visitors alike are aghast
It would involve a big culture shift, as vehicular access to the beach is promoted as an attraction, but could there not be a business opening for electric mountain bike hire? Fishing rods and picnic hampers could still be carried on a bike.
https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/opinion/rachel-healy-robe-was-never-on-our-radar-but-it-has-been-a-great-discovery/news-story/522f6d817ff539937ab59eb273f8b7f3 (https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/opinion/rachel-healy-robe-was-never-on-our-radar-but-it-has-been-a-great-discovery/news-story/522f6d817ff539937ab59eb273f8b7f3)
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on January 25, 2022, 07:03:29 AM
I've turned up some history, but always wanted to get more..... even a contact with a family member.
Its looking like i might've hit pay dirt a week ago.
It really started to snowball yesterday.
I have a really lovely African/American fellow who knew of the Blakeley's.
He also knew their son.
He's going miles out of his way to help me with calls and emails all around the USA for me.
I'm hoping to make contact with the son soon. (He was 6 years old in 1964)
Turns out, the original owners were African/American too, as well as the second owner. (I spoke with him several years ago)
I would think, without trying sound like a racist prick, not too many black family's would buy and own a brand new Cadillac Fleetwood in 1964.
Then kept it for 45 years..... ???
I love digging up history of motor cars.
Doesn't make them worth 1 cent extra, but is very cool.
Even just the fact, Astrid and i are the first white folks to own that car.
Oh well, i reckon its pretty cool and its making me smile.
Post by: Fizzie on January 25, 2022, 07:27:41 AM
the original owners were African/American too, as well as the second owner. (I spoke with him several years ago)
I would think, without trying sound like a racist prick, not too many black family's would buy and own a brand new Cadillac Fleetwood in 1964.
Yeah, I'd agree that would be a bit out of the ordinary ???
What were they / what did they do back then ???
& what's with the OctoPussy ???
Post by: edz on January 25, 2022, 08:51:56 AM
Post by: Bird on January 25, 2022, 10:31:14 AM
Amazing what a country can do when it needs to And just like that we dont rely on China for it, **** sakes ... how easy was that
Post by: edz on January 25, 2022, 12:14:32 PM
Atleast it will keep him occupied for a while .. He does 1000 piece jigsaw puzzles pretty qick too the little Shit .. Ive got one I started 15 years ago somewhere, I might have to drag out for him to finish .. 8) ;D
Post by: edz on January 25, 2022, 12:20:11 PM
Incitec Pivot making 3 million litres of Ad-Blue a week .... enough for 75% of the countries needs.. thats one B-double every 20 minutes
Amazing what a country can do when it needs to And just like that we dont rely on China for it, **** sakes ... how easy was that
And all the Doomsdayers carrying on about how we are going to face starvation and rationing etc ..Nup, just get of ya collective arses and " HOOK IN " and just do it .. Dont worry about the Pollticaly correct BullShit and the Rainbow fairies need protection crap till after your up and running strong again ..
Post by: Bird on January 25, 2022, 12:40:10 PM
My 6 yro grandson tackling the build of " My Birthday " present a Big scale Lego Mustang kit from him and his mum,, 200 friggen pages of instructions, luckily with photos ..thats one of those Supercars isnt it? :D
Atleast it will keep him occupied for a while .. He does 1000 piece jigsaw puzzles pretty qick too the little Shit .. Ive got one I started 15 years ago somewhere, I might have to drag out for him to finish .. 8) ;D
Post by: Fizzie on January 25, 2022, 12:55:46 PM
Incitec Pivot making 3 million litres of Ad-Blue a week .... enough for 75% of the countries needs.. thats one B-double every 20 minutes
Amazing what a country can do when it needs to And just like that we dont rely on China for it, **** sakes ... how easy was that
& reading the article:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-24/australian-adblue-produduction-increases-after-shortage/100778316 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-24/australian-adblue-produduction-increases-after-shortage/100778316)
"IPL will continue to produce 3 million litres per week for now, but Mr Hacking has questioned how long term supplies will be secured.
"The ongoing challenge is what happens in the medium and long term when this IPL deals comes to an end," he said.
It is something that government and industry are still trying to work through, with the government looking at whether supplies can be secured from the Middle East.
FFS, why ??? >:(
We've just shown we can turn around in the space of several weeks & make the stuff ourselves, why would you be looking at going offshore again ???
Until now, the majority of Australia's supplies came from China. Mr Hacking said diversification was essential.
"The lesson out of this is that for such a critical good we can't just rely on one country to supply it," he said.
"We need to diversify as much as possible, and as much as possible onshore."
& just long have we all been saying that ??? ::)
Post by: DandyD on January 25, 2022, 12:58:24 PM
My 6 yro grandson tackling the build of " My Birthday " present a Big scale Lego Mustang kit from him and his mum,, 200 friggen pages of instructions, luckily with photos ..
I’ll see your Mustang birthday present and raise you my Lego Land Rover Defender birthday present with 500 frigging pages of instructions.
I haven’t started it yet and it’s driving my wife mad. She wants to “help”. As in she builds it for me.
Post by: edz on January 25, 2022, 01:37:57 PM
Post by: DandyD on January 25, 2022, 07:54:39 PM
^^^^ ;D ;D ;D 8) Didnt know they did a Landy .. Camel trophy style ?? EDIT : 90 Camel trophy .. :cup: cool $330 AU price tag not so cool :o
My nephew worked part time at a Lego shop so I suspect it was bought with a staff discount. He’s given it up now to concentrate fully on his uni studies. Much to the dismay of his siblings and cousins.
Post by: Brij on January 25, 2022, 08:30:46 PM
Incitec Pivot making 3 million litres of Ad-Blue a week .... enough for 75% of the countries needs.. thats one B-double every 20 minutes
Amazing what a country can do when it needs to And just like that we dont rely on China for it, **** sakes ... how easy was that
And at 4 x the price.
Once Chinese production of fertilser products ramp up again the Adblue importers will be undercutting Incitec again and fhe cycle continues.
Post by: rags on January 25, 2022, 08:35:51 PM
Oh and I loved the moment when accepting his award, he made light of the crowd's standing ovation.
"I think standing ovations are one of the most ironic things in the world, by the way. But I'll take them, without a doubt," he joked
Post by: Bird on January 25, 2022, 08:48:51 PM
With every Windows update I lose more control of my own system. Processes I cannot kill off when they hang (because as full Admin I don't have authorization) services I cannot change (because you really didn't mean to do that. we at Microsoft know better than you) and the endless invasive telemetry to the point where Powershell fails to open promptly if there is no Internet connection.
Windows is no longer a Operating System. It is a personal data gathering utility tied to profit making similar to crypto currency miners. The more you use it, the more data MS has to sell on to its partners. ;D ;D
Post by: Bigpickle on January 25, 2022, 10:16:29 PM
Post by: edz on January 26, 2022, 02:30:31 PM
O'l mate lives in it permanantly ..
Post by: Hairs on January 28, 2022, 05:25:07 PM
Bunnings has been named the Most Trusted Brand in the country.
FM, Really???
Post by: Hairs on January 28, 2022, 05:33:17 PM
Windows 11:That's the reason I've learnt to walk away from MS, I know Android is the same beast.
With every Windows update I lose more control of my own system. Processes I cannot kill off when they hang (because as full Admin I don't have authorization) services I cannot change (because you really didn't mean to do that. we at Microsoft know better than you) and the endless invasive telemetry to the point where Powershell fails to open promptly if there is no Internet connection.
Windows is no longer a Operating System. It is a personal data gathering utility tied to profit making similar to crypto currency miners. The more you use it, the more data MS has to sell on to its partners. ;D ;D
Very rarely do I use a pc these days.
Just about everything I need to do with web site coding/updates I can do on my phone or tablet.
Post by: Bird on January 28, 2022, 05:57:46 PM
Quote from: edz
O'l mate lives in it permanantly ..interesting... until someone runs up ya choofa and it becomes not livable anymore
would be interesting to see inside of it.
Post by: edz on February 01, 2022, 12:35:07 PM
Post by: Hairs on February 03, 2022, 08:20:11 AM
It replaces a 15 year old work horse.
$375 000 worth of kit.
Comes with all the bells & whistles. Power hose reels, water cannon front and sides, full Halo in the event of a Blow Over, Drop down curtains, tyre protection, Gps tracked with a new Comms system.
Members who have been with the Brigrade for ages are stoked, after the fires of 2019, they have Air Con that works properly, just for starters.
There are rumours that the Station could be relocated to a bigger premises just out of town for the Brigrades is growing and the area they cover is huge.
At the same presentation, it was announced the Grafton Airport would be upgrades to allow for RFS aircraft to base from there in the event of a fire.
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Post by: NZMarkb on February 03, 2022, 08:39:04 AM
The Lawrence RFS received the keys to a brand spanking New Cat 1 Fire Truck.
It replaces a 15 year old work horse.
$375 000 worth of kit.
Comes with all the bells & whistles. Power hose reels, water cannon front and sides, full Halo in the event of a Blow Over, Drop down curtains, tyre protection, Gps tracked with a new Comms system.
Members who have been with the Brigrade for ages are stoked, after the fires of 2019, they have Air Con that works properly, just for starters.
There are rumours that the Station could be relocated to a bigger premises just out of town for the Brigrades is growing and the area they cover is huge.
At the same presentation, it was announced the Grafton Airport would be upgrades to allow for RFS aircraft to base from there in the event of a fire.
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These guys and girls deserve the best gear money can buy, they put their lives on the line every time they answer the call
Great stuff :cup: :cup: :cheers: :cheers:
Post by: Hairs on February 03, 2022, 09:00:22 AM
These guys and girls deserve the best gear money can buy, they put their lives on the line every time they answer the callThey do deserve to have the very best.
Great stuff :cup: :cup: :cheers: :cheers:
The fires of 2019 showed how under resourced many units were(yet they did amazing things) and how out of date their equipment was, and still is in some Brigrades.
Post by: austastar on February 03, 2022, 09:08:50 AM
Yep, hand priming pull start petrol pumps and lumping tin knapsack sprays is just not on any more.
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Post by: Hairs on February 03, 2022, 09:14:28 AM
Hi,Yeah, The older members remind us new guys regularly.
Yep, hand priming pull start petrol pumps and lumping tin knapsack sprays is just not on any more.
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Post by: Bird on February 03, 2022, 09:19:38 AM
Quote from: austastar
Yep, hand priming pull start petrol pumps and lumping tin knapsack sprays is just not on any more.what are you saying theres no more holding out ya helmet for change to earn enough to buy hoses, and overalls/boots etc.
Cheers
Post by: Hairs on February 03, 2022, 02:02:23 PM
what are you saying theres no more holding out ya helmet for change to earn enough to buy hoses, and overalls/boots etc.A lot has changed mate.
Any equipment that needs repairing, replaced, bring it to the attention of the Maintenance officer, he puts in a submission, and the paper is signed off and it's sorted.
Brigades usually have a day to day account, they can purchase equipment and be reimbursed. eg, chainsaw chains, files, axes, spare air filters(vehicles) etc.
Then there is allocated upgraded PPE gear that turns up, helmets, Masks/ etc.
The next upgrade will be radio/comms, each member will be gps tracked(in vehicle screens, area command will be able see where each member is).
:)
Post by: nab on February 03, 2022, 06:32:12 PM
Is that why they are finally spending up big on gear??
Post by: Hairs on February 03, 2022, 07:43:51 PM
Didn’t the comedian Celeste Barber start a fundraising campaign that raised 10s of millions of $$$$, was donated to the RFS. Was a big kick up as due to legalities they couldn’t pass the money onto the people that lost houses etc.As I understand things,
Is that why they are finally spending up big on gear??
The money she riased was for Victims of the Fires, however The RFS was able to secure 30M$ from that for a trust that helps RFS Members who are injured on the fire ground.
Eg, A member, a casual employee(timber mill) who suffered horrific injuries(stepped into a burnt tree stump), lost from his waist down.
He couldn't afford his mortgage, his marriage broke up, he suffered depression, he took his own life.
An investigation found, all he needed was $300 a week to help financially, would of made a difference, a good chance he would be alive to today, still married, still with his kids.
Our Brigrade Captain sits on that trust, it is invested to provide assistance to members injured while volunteering.
The money being thrown at the RFS is State & Federal governments finally taking responsibility.
:)
Post by: rags on February 03, 2022, 08:47:03 PM
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/about-us/nsw-rfs-and-brigades-donations-fund (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/about-us/nsw-rfs-and-brigades-donations-fund)
And the outcome of the Celeste barber collection
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/court-rules-51-million-rfs-donation-cannot-be-distributed-to-other-charities-20200525-p54w6n.html (https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/court-rules-51-million-rfs-donation-cannot-be-distributed-to-other-charities-20200525-p54w6n.html)
Post by: alnjan on February 04, 2022, 11:40:38 AM
Didn’t the comedian Celeste Barber start a fundraising campaign that raised 10s of millions of $$$$, was donated to the RFS. Was a big kick up as due to legalities they couldn’t pass the money onto the people that lost houses etc.
Is that why they are finally spending up big on gear??
She did a brilliant job of raising money, but not a brilliant job on legally setting it up to go where and how she intended. As in Rags post it became a legal nightmare.
Between that and the donations to other Charities(who held onto money for their themselves and for another rainy/firey day) a lot of people are now reluctant to donate.
Post by: alnjan on February 04, 2022, 11:45:28 AM
As I understand things,
The money she riased was for Victims of the Fires, however The RFS was able to secure 30M$ from that for a trust that helps RFS Members who are injured on the fire ground.
Eg, A member, a casual employee(timber mill) who suffered horrific injuries(stepped into a burnt tree stump), lost from his waist down.
He couldn't afford his mortgage, his marriage broke up, he suffered depression, he took his own life.
An investigation found, all he needed was $300 a week to help financially, would of made a difference, a good chance he would be alive to today, still married, still with his kids.
Our Brigrade Captain sits on that trust, it is invested to provide assistance to members injured while volunteering.
The money being thrown at the RFS is State & Federal governments finally taking responsibility.
:)
No, not State and Federal money, it is the money raised by Celeste Barber. The money is being slowly spread across the State. Last year each Brigade was allocated $10,000 to purchase what they needed/wanted. There is more of the donation money still to be spent by the RFS. They are trying to work out how.
Post by: Hairs on February 04, 2022, 12:31:13 PM
No, not State and Federal money, it is the money raised by Celeste Barber. The money is being slowly spread across the State. Last year each Brigade was allocated $10,000 to purchase what they needed/wanted. There is more of the donation money still to be spent by the RFS. They are trying to work out how.
I was under the impression that they were still fighting over it(money raised).
I saw Wednesday, our State member announcing money for the Upgrade of Grafton Airport at Six Mile Lane for planes to use as a staging base.
Along with monies from the state towards RFS equipment throughout the Clarence Valley. Hmmm.
Post by: Bird on February 08, 2022, 11:28:54 AM
That'd be a happy truck driver.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-08/google-maps-to-fix-routes-trapped-travellers-queensland/100805884 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-08/google-maps-to-fix-routes-trapped-travellers-queensland/100805884)LMAO
Post by: edz on February 08, 2022, 12:03:07 PM
Then O'l mate Swanker rises up inbetween the parked cars and a second later up pops Dittsy Bimbette holding a thing that looked like a it used to be a poodle ..........Before it was put through a cement mixer filled with sharp rocks ..
Wannabe Rich Kid for a day and his Floozy in a rental Ferrari, Uhuh Yep !
He had the pierre cardan sweater thing happening over the terrence trent darby open shirt and the $2 shop sunnies, She was trying to walk in the heels poking the scrawny arse out of the short shorts like she was broken at the waist ..
Two minutes later back in the rental Floggarri, Dont think O'l mate was used to driving a manual " Rev rev rev " a hey look at me and off in the Kangarrari they went like two Wannabe Rich Bobble heads ..
Couldnt help but smile and make a few rev rev Ferrari sounds out the window nice and loud as I started up our Toyota Ravarri for the crowd of sight see'rs ..
Missus gave me the cold stare as she ducked below the window " You Bloody idiot " .. I was Revin and revin all ;D ;D ;D as we drove off ..
You too can have a Floggarri for $950 a day ..
Post by: Robbo on February 09, 2022, 06:25:43 AM
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Post by: Jeepers Creepers on February 09, 2022, 07:27:49 AM
HaHa that was brilliant edz, love your humour. You and Kev should team up as a comedy duo.
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Fukk off, don't lob me in with Edz.
So friggin what Edz, the kid hired a car for the day..... good on him.
Maybe it was his girls birthday or something, trying to show her a decent day out.
Who hasn't hired a bag of fruit to attend a wedding.
Same deal.... what about if you rent a house, where does that fall in the mix of things.
The entire post reeks of a very jealous person who can't afford to hire a decent car themselves.
Post by: edz on February 09, 2022, 02:33:39 PM
There is Noooo Way while your fat bum points to the ground I would drop $950 on a Floggarri [ Ohhh and Decent and Ferarri should never be mentioned together in the same sentence ] .................................................... I'm too fat and wouldnt fit " Ive tried " so there !! .
Besides If the scrawny bimbo with an arse pointing broken back cuddling a drowned rat look alike kaboodlmoodle mutt. If Riding in a 25 yro million K knackered 4wd didnt impress her, I'h sure the Macca's voucher I found would . ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on February 09, 2022, 02:59:07 PM
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Post by: Bird on February 10, 2022, 02:23:51 PM
;D Rambler Twin stick gear change ... https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/two-to-go-ramblers-1963-1965-twin-stick-transmission/?fbclid=IwAR2kvET-vmR4KuV-lnEpucqkHvHiJZgWow5xaJ_yy67-HsWeSsfuhbgSP6E (https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/two-to-go-ramblers-1963-1965-twin-stick-transmission/?fbclid=IwAR2kvET-vmR4KuV-lnEpucqkHvHiJZgWow5xaJ_yy67-HsWeSsfuhbgSP6E)how about
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Post by: edz on February 10, 2022, 04:10:25 PM
Post by: Hairs on February 10, 2022, 07:02:29 PM
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Post by: MarkGU on February 12, 2022, 08:29:04 AM
Out year 12 daughter does Ag as part of her year 12 studies at school.
She absolutely loves it. ;D
This week, she was asked by a well known cattle breeder up near Grafton to accompany her to help show her cattle at the Ekka in Brisbane this year :cup:
To say she is happy is an understatement ;D ;D
Post by: edz on February 12, 2022, 09:58:20 AM
Post by: MarkGU on February 12, 2022, 10:11:10 AM
Good stuff Mark, maybe a good chance at a job on the station if all goes well ..Well done Miss.Its great to see she is aiming for something at her age in life :cup:
Post by: Steffo1 on February 12, 2022, 06:38:45 PM
Its great to see she is aiming for something at her age in life :cup:Has always seemed to me to be a rather sensible young lady. I'm not surprised with her choice, as she has had to put up with a lot of her father's bullShit through her young life! ;D
Post by: Bird on February 12, 2022, 06:57:44 PM
Has always seemed to me to be a rather sensible young lady. I'm not surprised with her choice, as she has had to put up with a lot of her father's bullShit through her young life! ;DHarsh week has begun..... lol
Post by: MarkGU on February 13, 2022, 04:20:11 AM
Has always seemed to me to be a rather sensible young lady. I'm not surprised with her choice, as she has had to put up with a lot of her father's bullShit through her young life! ;DOnly camped with you a few times Steve BUT i did learn a lot from the best in that short time 8)
Post by: bmwfreak on February 13, 2022, 10:37:42 AM
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on February 13, 2022, 01:21:08 PM
Post by: gronk on February 13, 2022, 03:56:05 PM
I got released from Facebook Jail at 9am today.
I looked at some sort of setting the other day and saw that I had been threatened with a holiday on about 4 occasions during the last year !!
One time I had been banned and I objected and they recinded the motion ! Lol
Post by: Bird on February 13, 2022, 05:01:33 PM
I got released from Facebook Jail at 9am today.how cruel of them.... :P
Post by: Steffo1 on February 14, 2022, 07:49:00 AM
Only camped with you a few times Steve BUT i did learn a lot from the best in that short time 8)
Hmmm, you have a valid point there! ::)
Post by: edz on February 15, 2022, 02:11:57 PM
Two 120mm case fans a bunch of zip ties later ...Graphics card airchannel cover and Bladeless fan removed with side cutters ..Twinned case fans in place and Bingo ..Running 10*C cooler at full load than its ever run since new ..
More Importantly " No Alarms " ... ;D ;D
For general computer tech / fixes call me .. ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Bird on February 15, 2022, 03:01:45 PM
Computer over heating when used for gaming or even some video, then a couple of days ago it spits a blade from the graphics card fan.. Lets just say when the fan kicked up a few gears in revs, the Beach Boys song " Im picking up Good Vibrations " if they had this computer, would have been " Im picking up Bad Vibrations " .. ;Dnoice work.. price of GPU's at moment is house prices...
Two 120mm case fans a bunch of zip ties later ...Graphics card airchannel cover and Bladeless fan removed with side cutters ..Twinned case fans in place and Bingo ..Running 10*C cooler at full load than its ever run since new ..
More Importantly " No Alarms " ... ;D ;D
For general computer tech / fixes call me .. ;D ;D ;D
Post by: edz on February 16, 2022, 10:28:53 AM
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on February 17, 2022, 09:05:55 AM
This is taken in a relo's back yard in the very north of Norway.
I've always liked the Northern Lights.... pretty cool in my books.
Made me smile.
Post by: Hairs on February 17, 2022, 05:42:35 PM
Still has a foot in the door at southern Cross Uni to do his Batchelor of Science, today he got a call from the local Sugar refinery to start for a traineeship as a lab technician, while also attending uni.
All three kids are living their dreams, healthy and happy.
Can't ask for anymore.
:)
Post by: Fizzie on February 18, 2022, 07:27:48 AM
All three kids are living their dreams, healthy and happy.
Can't ask for anymore.
:)
Good to see! :cup:
& nup, that's all you can hope for ;D
Post by: Bird on February 18, 2022, 08:40:04 AM
Astrid being Norwegian, gets lots of pics and stuff from home.
This is taken in a relo's back yard in the very north of Norway.
I've always liked the Northern Lights.... pretty cool in my books.
Made me smile.
That would be pretty kewl to see I reckon... like the dude in tassie posted up photo while back
Post by: Hairs on February 19, 2022, 06:44:34 AM
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Post by: edz on February 19, 2022, 09:40:41 AM
But the Grubs around here would return it through your windows and then trash your house ..
Elderly lady had a go at a group of only just teenage grubs for stoning / killing birds at the water way just behind her house .. All the windows along the back verandah have been smashed several times and she's been terrorised at times during the night over several weeks ..
Post by: Bird on February 19, 2022, 10:06:31 AM
Might work in some places ..thats just ****ed... and nothing 'they' can do about it.
But the Grubs around here would return it through your windows and then trash your house ..
Elderly lady had a go at a group of only just teenage grubs for stoning / killing birds at the water way just behind her house .. All the windows along the back verandah have been smashed several times and she's been terrorised at times during the night over several weeks ..
Post by: Hairs on February 19, 2022, 10:15:39 AM
An elderly couple I spoke to yesterday are the target of young kids, because they told them to f%$# £&f with their loud music late one night.
Cops reckon they can't do a thing, until they catch them in the act.
I'm going to help them setup a home camera/security system.
They are dirt cheap these days.
Cost me about $600 for 3 cameras, solar charged, weather proof, records to both an internal sd card 28gb, and to my external hard drive, notifies me of any movement day or night, as long as I have internet connect.
Post by: edz on February 19, 2022, 12:11:33 PM
Post by: Foo on February 19, 2022, 12:58:03 PM
Astrid being Norwegian, gets lots of pics and stuff from home.
This is taken in a relo's back yard in the very north of Norway.
I've always liked the Northern Lights.... pretty cool in my books.
Made me smile.
This is one thing, that I would like to see, before being worm fodder, although, I would be reduced to a blubbering mess whilst looking at it. ;)
Foo
Post by: austastar on February 19, 2022, 03:13:56 PM
We get hints of it from home, but a street lightdoes not help.
Cheers
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Post by: Bird on February 19, 2022, 06:25:34 PM
;D ;Drepairs to guard after wifes second lesson.... LOL!
Post by: Fizzie on February 20, 2022, 06:56:03 AM
;D ;D
Jeeps ??? ;D
Post by: edz on February 20, 2022, 10:14:32 AM
Stealth mode fail ..would have been easy to light them up .. For all their stealth antics they forgot to blackout the cockpit glass cockpit instrument display panels .[ High definition computer monitors ] .tracked them easily from the glow of the instrument panels .... ;D ;D ;D
Now if an unsavoury type or types had a decent Bangstick and half a brain there could be a high possibillity of a $10 million pile of composite and ally scrap scattered on the ground ..
Brighter note about 20+ police cars ended up ramming and getting the scumbags they were after from an armed robbery of Dan Murphy's, in a shopping center carpark about 5km away .
Post by: nab on February 20, 2022, 01:01:06 PM
They are circling near my house as we speak, yust another day in paradise...
Post by: Fizzie on February 21, 2022, 07:41:25 AM
& even without seeing the cockpit lights, you can often make them out by the glow of city lights against the fuselage & rotor blades.
Post by: edz on February 21, 2022, 08:29:06 AM
You might get buzzed a bit more often over the next couple of years ..
Post by: Bird on February 21, 2022, 01:02:55 PM
New Zealand defender Meikayla Moore has had a horrific first half in the SheBelieves Cup clash against the World Cup champion USA team, scoring a perfect hat-trick of own goals in her side’s 5-0 loss.
https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/world-rallies-around-new-zealands-meikayla-moore-own-goal-hattrick/news-story/4d055c85f962d54b0b0dad3585ec8325 (https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/world-rallies-around-new-zealands-meikayla-moore-own-goal-hattrick/news-story/4d055c85f962d54b0b0dad3585ec8325)
Post by: plusnq on February 21, 2022, 02:09:07 PM
'in the she beleives cup" hahahahhahahahahahhahahahhahah
New Zealand defender Meikayla Moore has had a horrific first half in the SheBelieves Cup clash against the World Cup champion USA team, scoring a perfect hat-trick of own goals in her side’s 5-0 loss.
https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/world-rallies-around-new-zealands-meikayla-moore-own-goal-hattrick/news-story/4d055c85f962d54b0b0dad3585ec8325 (https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/world-rallies-around-new-zealands-meikayla-moore-own-goal-hattrick/news-story/4d055c85f962d54b0b0dad3585ec8325)
That is a bad day at the office
Post by: edz on February 21, 2022, 10:01:19 PM
Thinking to myself that one O'l mate must have a bad liver tumor problem, guts is all bloated and rounded, either that or he's got Berri Berri, Poor Bastard ..
Well bugger me dead ! the two tradie types are Sheila's, Been having the hormones I guess to get the beards etc and voices happening / the boobs removed,.
BUT ones up the stick, O'l mate Missy errr what ever it is up the Duff ..
Its an interesting world we live in thes days .. " So mate you got long to go ? " :D Bit of a half girlyboy voice replies a couple of months, if I can last that long, over it with this heat / humidity ....
Bit more banter and off for beers they go ..
Post by: xcvator on February 22, 2022, 06:36:37 AM
Working the entrance of a venue today.. Watching two blokes come through the carpark .. Just a couple of tradies, the boots the shorts the scruffy hair and shirts, weasily faced with a whispy attempt at a beard and moustache, The tattoo tuff on the arms etc ..
Thinking to myself that one O'l mate must have a bad liver tumor problem, guts is all bloated and rounded, either that or he's got Berri Berri, Poor Bastard ..
Well bugger me dead ! the two tradie types are Sheila's, Been having the hormones I guess to get the beards etc and voices happening / the boobs removed,.
BUT ones up the stick, O'l mate Missy errr what ever it is up the Duff ..
Its an interesting world we live in thes days .. " So mate you got long to go ? " :D Bit of a half girlyboy voice replies a couple of months, if I can last that long, over it with this heat / humidity ....
Bit more banter and off for beers they go ..
See, they are breeding :cheers: :worthles:
Post by: Bird on February 22, 2022, 10:22:18 AM
On the marvellous date 22/02/2022, a Richie Benaud fan group is petitioning for February 22 to be named after the cricketing great to honor his famous vocal stylings.
https://twitter.com/cricketcomau/status/1488714289607110659 (https://twitter.com/cricketcomau/status/1488714289607110659)
Post by: MarkGU on February 22, 2022, 09:58:17 PM
Our Chelsea competed yesterday & today in the CHS (combined high schools) rowing regatta held in Grafton.
She qualified the first day(monday) to go onto the finals (today) in the single,doubles & the quad skulls.
Today,she placed 4th in the double, placed 5th in the quads and she bought it home in 3rd place in the single skull :cup:
Third place medal for the single and we have one very happy and excited girl tonight 8) ;D
She is off in a fortnights time to Tweed Heads for the Age championships :cup:
Very proud parents here tonight ;D ;D
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Post by: Spada on February 23, 2022, 05:29:24 AM
Very proud parents here tonight ;D ;D
Rightly so :cup: :cup:
Post by: Fizzie on February 23, 2022, 06:34:32 AM
Post by: Pottsy on February 23, 2022, 07:35:43 AM
Post by: MarkGU on February 23, 2022, 08:06:16 AM
Our son and daughter in law are expecting their first child, grandchild number four on its way, yahoo. ;DCongrats mate :cup:
Post by: GeoffA on February 23, 2022, 08:46:10 AM
Congrats Mark and Pottsy.
:cheers:
Post by: Fizzie on February 24, 2022, 07:16:17 AM
Post by: Fizzie on February 25, 2022, 09:38:00 AM
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/kozy-camp/coming_soon (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/kozy-camp/coming_soon)
Post by: Rowlie on February 25, 2022, 12:31:51 PM
Post by: Spada on February 25, 2022, 12:46:11 PM
Post by: Bird on February 25, 2022, 12:54:01 PM
shovel full of hot coals under your chair does the same thing.and the price is right :D
Post by: bmwfreak on February 26, 2022, 10:26:36 AM
Post by: Hairs on March 02, 2022, 05:23:26 PM
Channel 10, reporter on the banks of the Clarence river in Grafton, someone's lawn, water front property with the river in the background stating how the floods are of total devastation in Lismore, and in the Clarence Valley.
In the background, there's old mate on his John Deer rideon going round & round, mowing his water front lawn.
Obviously he didn't give a.
Post by: Steffo1 on March 02, 2022, 07:37:22 PM
No wonder I don't watch tele.
Post by: Spada on March 03, 2022, 05:38:33 AM
I heard somewhere that a TV reporter stated a "1 in 1000 year" event!
No wonder I don't watch tele.
Wasnt a reported that started that, it was the NSW state Premier -
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Dominic Perrottet raised eyebrows on Tuesday when he described the storm as a “one-in-a-1000-year event,” with the line picked-up by multiple media outlets to describe the unfolding flooding emergency.https://7news.com.au/sunrise/on-the-show/bureau-of-meteorology-shoots-down-nsw-premier-dominic-perrottets-one-in-a-one-thousand-year-claim-c-5896423 (https://7news.com.au/sunrise/on-the-show/bureau-of-meteorology-shoots-down-nsw-premier-dominic-perrottets-one-in-a-one-thousand-year-claim-c-5896423)
Post by: Steffo1 on March 03, 2022, 07:54:08 AM
Wasnt a reported that started that, it was the NSW state Premier - https://7news.com.au/sunrise/on-the-show/bureau-of-meteorology-shoots-down-nsw-premier-dominic-perrottets-one-in-a-one-thousand-year-claim-c-5896423 (https://7news.com.au/sunrise/on-the-show/bureau-of-meteorology-shoots-down-nsw-premier-dominic-perrottets-one-in-a-one-thousand-year-claim-c-5896423)
Thanks. That makes more, or less, sense! ;D
Post by: Bird on March 03, 2022, 09:17:56 AM
Quote from: Spada
Wasnt a reported that started that, it was the NSW state Premier
yea but every radio/TV ran with it LOL
Post by: Hairs on March 03, 2022, 02:55:22 PM
yea but every radio/TV ran with it LOLJust like the mayor of Ballina referred to the flooding there as a 1 in 500 year flood.
All media jumped on it took her as being correct. :O
Post by: MDS69 on March 04, 2022, 07:22:49 PM
Some News producers really need edit, choose their location better.
Channel 10, reporter on the banks of the Clarence river in Grafton, someone's lawn, water front property with the river in the background stating how the floods are of total devastation in Lismore, and in the Clarence Valley.
In the background, there's old mate on his John Deer rideon going round & round, mowing his water front lawn.
Obviously he didn't give a.
On CH9 news in Sydney earlier this week the was a female reporter paddling around in a kayak commenting how bad the floods were, how high they rose etc etc paddling into people’s front yards, really dramatising it. In the background across the other side of the residential street a bloke walked across the shot with the water not even up to his knees.
Post by: austastar on March 04, 2022, 07:39:20 PM
Cheers
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Post by: Hairs on March 05, 2022, 05:34:06 PM
8 members, 3 vehicles(cat 1, 7, 9), off we go to help with the flood clean up.
Listening to the chatter on Comms, there a bridges not only from the Clarence valley calling in, bridges from Coffs, Armidale, Glen Innes all calling in.
We call in as we leave the station, confirming what we intend to be doing, it acknowledged and thanked for our assistance.
Over the next 10 hours we go door to door checking on people, asking can we help, is there anything we can help you with. Some of these people have been in the houses for a week. We push mud with rake/hoes, hose out under houses, wash sheds, driveways & roads.
The look on their faces, they are grateful for the help.
When they smile, you can see what you've done for them has made a huge difference to their day.
That makes me smile.
Just be kind, it doesn't take much.
:)
Post by: xcvator on March 05, 2022, 08:07:35 PM
Crack of dawn, RFS uniform on, at the Fire Station in Lawrence by 6.30am.:cup: :cup: :cup:
8 members, 3 vehicles(cat 1, 7, 9), off we go to help with the flood clean up.
Listening to the chatter on Comms, there a bridges not only from the Clarence valley calling in, bridges from Coffs, Armidale, Glen Innes all calling in.
We call in as we leave the station, confirming what we intend to be doing, it acknowledged and thanked for our assistance.
Over the next 10 hours we go door to door checking on people, asking can we help, is there anything we can help you with. Some of these people have been in the houses for a week. We push mud with rake/hoes, hose out under houses, wash sheds, driveways & roads.
The look on their faces, they are grateful for the help.
When they smile, you can see what you've done for them has made a huge difference to their day.
That makes me smile.
Just be kind, it doesn't take much.
:)
Post by: Hairs on March 06, 2022, 06:40:29 AM
WOW
"With so many NSW Rural Fire Service firefighters now helping the flood response on the north coast, they need somewhere to eat and sleep.
That's why we've set up a base camp on the outskirts of Lismore so they can rest up - sometimes after a long drive from home hundreds of kilometres away, and before heading out to help residents and businesses.
There's facilities including showers and toilets, food service areas, first aid and even daily Rapid Antigen Tests to help keep everyone COVID safe.
It also means that accommodation that wasn't impacted by the floods can be used by local residents."
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Post by: alnjan on March 06, 2022, 02:30:39 PM
Post by: Hairs on March 06, 2022, 05:02:40 PM
Might help wash some of the mud off the roads.
Well another 10 hours spent helping people.
Hey, :)
My body is going to
Remind me tonight that I'm nearly 56 and not 25.
Worked next too 3, 25 year old ADF members.
Those boys didn't stop.
Pulling up wet carpets and underlay, books water logged, cupboards & wet bedding.
They never stopped.
They were from Canberra.
Well done lads, they are back at it tomorrow.
Post by: GGV8Cruza on March 07, 2022, 01:15:54 PM
GG
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Post by: Bird on March 07, 2022, 01:21:32 PM
My son coming runners up in the National robotics champ in Adelaide on the weekend. His normal driver broke his hand so Declan had to step up and drive for the weekend. Did a super job competing with kids above his age group as he in in year 9 and competing in the 10-12 comp. A great team effort and a well run competiotion n this covid world.fantastic work!
GG
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Any actual photos of robot or it in action and what it does..
Post by: GGV8Cruza on March 07, 2022, 02:29:12 PM
fantastic work!
Any actual photos of robot or it in action and what it does..
I have some videos, will see if I can upload them onto youtube
GG
Post by: GGV8Cruza on March 07, 2022, 04:28:32 PM
fantastic work!See if this works
Any actual photos of robot or it in action and what it does..
https://youtu.be/4FqEulcmbrI
https://youtu.be/arCl9pF1oOE
GG
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Post by: Steffo1 on March 07, 2022, 04:38:42 PM
Post by: Bird on March 07, 2022, 04:46:20 PM
Quote from: GGV8Cruza
See if this works
https://youtu.be/4FqEulcmbrI (https://youtu.be/4FqEulcmbrI)
https://youtu.be/arCl9pF1oOE (https://youtu.be/arCl9pF1oOE)
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Post by: Bird on March 07, 2022, 09:33:18 PM
https://www.ladbible.com/community/woman-relationship-toy-plane-hungary-objectophilia-20220305 (https://www.ladbible.com/community/woman-relationship-toy-plane-hungary-objectophilia-20220305)
Post by: NZMarkb on March 08, 2022, 03:23:40 AM
struth!
https://www.ladbible.com/community/woman-relationship-toy-plane-hungary-objectophilia-20220305 (https://www.ladbible.com/community/woman-relationship-toy-plane-hungary-objectophilia-20220305)
There really must be a man shortage over there
Or option B is : She's barking mad
B's my guess
Post by: Fizzie on March 08, 2022, 08:01:29 AM
Or option B is : She's barking mad
I'm worried about the bloke who reads the articles! >:D
Post by: NZMarkb on March 08, 2022, 09:18:50 AM
I'm worried about the bloke who reads the articles! >:D
I'm concerned about how he finds them let alone reading them :laugh: :laugh:
Post by: Hairs on March 08, 2022, 09:41:43 AM
In three days we(Lawrence RFS) attended to 28 requests for assistance.
After finishing a down stairs clean up, it looked like a war zone, 3 hours later all washed out, all the items moved to the street, the lady had made us Scones(Jam, freshly whipped cream), cut sandwiches, cuppa. :)
Back at the station, while cleaning our gear, trucks, ready for the next call out, a few locals turned up, they had got together and made dinner for us(11).
Potato bake, sausages, rissoles, salads, it was a feast.
Love this community.
:)
Post by: Bird on March 08, 2022, 06:08:06 PM
https://www.drive.com.au/news/ford-experiments-with-mind-controlled-steering-system/ (https://www.drive.com.au/news/ford-experiments-with-mind-controlled-steering-system/)
Post by: Steffo1 on March 08, 2022, 07:20:01 PM
https://youtu.be/kKz7sspvgNM (https://youtu.be/kKz7sspvgNM)
Post by: Bird on March 08, 2022, 07:27:47 PM
Neutral and handbrake! :Dthere are some AWESOME old nat archive vids ... LMAO!!!!!!
https://youtu.be/kKz7sspvgNM (https://youtu.be/kKz7sspvgNM)
Post by: Fizzie on March 09, 2022, 07:50:16 AM
oh yea this is a brilliant idea
Yep, can't help but wonder what happens when you think "Eff you" at another driver, or even better cyclist / pedestrian! ::) :o
Post by: Bird on March 09, 2022, 08:32:12 AM
Quote from: Fizzie
Yep, can't help but wonder what happens when you think "Eff you" at another driver, or even better cyclist / pedestrian! ::) :o
how about when shes giving directions... left... no your other left.. or day dreaming... or....
Post by: GeoffA on March 09, 2022, 08:42:40 AM
how about when shes giving directions... left... no your other left.. or day dreaming... or....
..she sees a shoe sale sign....
Post by: GGV8Cruza on March 09, 2022, 09:09:27 AM
See if this works
https://youtu.be/4FqEulcmbrI
https://youtu.be/arCl9pF1oOE
GG
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Hopefully I have clicked the right button and you can see them now
GG
Post by: Bird on March 09, 2022, 01:59:22 PM
Hopefully I have clicked the right button and you can see them nowgood boy... maybe add who is which in description adn the objectives etc....
GG
Post by: OldPaj on March 09, 2022, 05:57:20 PM
Post by: Bird on March 09, 2022, 09:37:53 PM
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-60662541 (https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-60662541)
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Post by: NZMarkb on March 10, 2022, 04:54:04 AM
Endurance: Shackleton's lost ship is found in Antarctic
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-60662541 (https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-60662541)
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I saw this this morning along with the other photos
It's in fantastic condition
Post by: Bird on March 10, 2022, 08:59:24 AM
I saw this this morning along with the other photosbefore the voyage...
It's in fantastic condition
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Post by: austastar on March 10, 2022, 11:25:43 AM
Would MAST let that go south today I wonder?
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Post by: GGV8Cruza on March 10, 2022, 12:47:07 PM
Endurance: Shackleton's lost ship is found in Antarctic
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-60662541 (https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-60662541)
(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/977C/production/_123608783_largerwheel.jpg)
Maybe they should go looking for a missing plane. They seem good at finding gear in the depths
GG
Post by: Hairs on March 11, 2022, 07:19:00 PM
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Post by: Fizzie on March 12, 2022, 07:29:33 AM
Post by: Hairs on March 12, 2022, 07:56:03 AM
Post by: Steffo1 on March 13, 2022, 11:36:17 AM
Post by: MarkGU on March 13, 2022, 01:32:12 PM
Just went for a run in this! Quite a bit of after market mumbo with the 3 litre, straight 6.Must have been a different experience for you Steve?
Being in a vehicle with no oil leaks >:D
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on March 13, 2022, 01:46:01 PM
Must have been a different experience for you Steve?
Being in a vehicle with no oil leaks >:D
An MG with no oil leaks is an MG that has no oil in it.
Post by: MarkGU on March 13, 2022, 01:47:44 PM
An MG with no oil leaks is an MG that has no oil in it.BUT, your forgetting that he drives a Landrover 8) :laugh:
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on March 13, 2022, 01:57:01 PM
BUT, your forgetting that he drives a Landrover 8) :laugh:
The ol axle snapper.
Post by: Bird on March 13, 2022, 02:04:20 PM
Post by: Steffo1 on March 13, 2022, 03:02:05 PM
Must have been a different experience for you Steve?
Being in a vehicle with no oil leaks >:D
I'll tell you what was different, was the height above ground level! I kept trying to lift my bum off the seat, whenever there was a stone on the road.
It doesn't leak oil, either, believe it or not.
Post by: Fizzie on March 14, 2022, 07:16:13 AM
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LOL! ;D
Love it! :cup:
Post by: Fizzie on March 14, 2022, 07:17:57 AM
Just went for a run in this!
But, but, but it's got a hard roof! ::) >:D
Seriously though, :cup: (although it should be BRG ;D)
Post by: Steffo1 on March 14, 2022, 09:13:39 AM
Seriously though, :cup: (although it should be BRG ;D)
Fizzie, it's original 'Grampian Gray'. Was only available on the GT, I think, but don't quote me on that.
Post by: Fizzie on March 15, 2022, 07:12:29 AM
Post by: GBC on March 15, 2022, 08:36:00 AM
But, but, but it's got a hard roof! ::) >:D
Seriously though, :cup: (although it should be BRG ;D)
Pretty sure all GT's had hard tops. My godfather has a 3500 v8 version. Happy to be corrected, i'm no MG aficionado.
Post by: NZMarkb on March 15, 2022, 10:32:46 AM
Pretty sure all GT's had hard tops. My godfather has a 3500 v8 version. Happy to be corrected, i'm no MG aficionado.
😂😂 And wouldn’t tell anyone if you were either 😂😂
Post by: edz on March 15, 2022, 02:02:00 PM
Fizzie, it's original 'Grampian Gray'. Was only available on the GT, I think, but don't quote me on that.
Last time I saw one of those it spun just after I passed it and it went in backwards into the Armco under the bridge at Lakeside, then bounced off and went in frontwards ...Its racing days were over, for a while ..
Post by: Fizzie on March 16, 2022, 06:41:06 AM
Post by: Fizzie on March 17, 2022, 01:59:38 PM
I think the headline basically says it all ... ;D >:D
Post by: Bird on March 17, 2022, 03:31:59 PM
Quote from: Fizzie
https://www.live5news.com/2022/03/14/florida-man-calls-911-requests-his-meth-be-tested-authenticity-police-say/ (https://www.live5news.com/2022/03/14/florida-man-calls-911-requests-his-meth-be-tested-authenticity-police-say/)Back in the day one of our junkie mates tried to hold up Elouera Shops with a spud gun... The give away was the potato in his other hand. Owner crazy dude chased him up the road...
I think the headline basically says it all ... ;D >:D
Post by: Hairs on March 17, 2022, 05:29:32 PM
Post by: MarkGU on March 19, 2022, 07:51:26 AM
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Post by: Fizzie on March 19, 2022, 07:55:25 AM
Mr Brown "neutralised" & "detained" the crim till :police: arrived - yep, you could say that ;D :cup:
& just think what he may have done if it had been an upmarket car! ;D
Post by: Troopy_03 on March 19, 2022, 08:32:40 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FiMK_A1tkY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FiMK_A1tkY)
Mr Brown "neutralised" & "detained" the crim till :police: arrived - yep, you could say that ;D :cup:
& just think what he may have done if it had been an upmarket car! ;D
Can't see the vid..
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Why they have flagged this one I dont know... Theres nothing in it but a thief gettin a punch in the face
Post by: Bird on March 19, 2022, 10:19:46 AM
https://tyreextinguishers.com/ (https://tyreextinguishers.com/)
Post by: Bird on March 19, 2022, 10:36:48 AM
Doing my bit for the flood relief for local farmers yesterday. 60 round bales headed for grafton from Warwick to feed hungry stock.Nice work... how heavy are the bales?
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Post by: bmwfreak on March 19, 2022, 11:58:24 AM
Can't see the vid..Came up after advising of inappropriate content ‘to some audiences’
Only inappropriate audience I can think of in Australia are other hoody wearing asswipes from Townsville >:D
Post by: Troopy_03 on March 19, 2022, 06:36:19 PM
Came up after advising of inappropriate content ‘to some audiences’
Only inappropriate audience I can think of in Australia are other hoody wearing asswipes from Townsville >:D
I know, that's why I posted....
Post by: Foo on March 19, 2022, 07:50:28 PM
Nice work... how heavy are the bales?
Those I'm guessing, would be about 400kgs, depending on how tightly they are wound up. ;) I had rectangular ones from down at Berrigan that went 600Kgs.
Foo
Post by: Steffo1 on March 19, 2022, 09:10:18 PM
Those I'm guessing, would be about 400kgs, depending on how tightly they are wound up. ;) I had rectangular ones from down at Berrigan that went 600Kgs.
Foo
As a matter of interest, what happens if it rains? They must get a hell of a lot heavier?
Post by: Bird on March 19, 2022, 10:51:31 PM
As a matter of interest, what happens if it rains?they get wet
YMMV
DILLIGAF
POQ
OOPS
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Always wondered same with sand trucks too
Post by: GGV8Cruza on March 20, 2022, 07:07:44 AM
GG
Post by: Hairs on March 20, 2022, 07:20:37 AM
The house I built a couple of years ago making the finals of Grand DesignsWOW,
GG
That's pretty cool.
Post by: Kangaron on March 20, 2022, 09:22:57 AM
The house I built a couple of years ago making the finals of Grand DesignsMore info GG, we'll all want to have a gander.
GG
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Post by: Kangaron on March 20, 2022, 09:23:45 AM
The house I built a couple of years ago making the finals of Grand DesignsMore info GG, we'll all want to have a gander.
GG
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Post by: GGV8Cruza on March 20, 2022, 09:44:20 AM
More info GG, we'll all want to have a gander.
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Here it is on our website
http://www.fluxconstruction.com.au/projects/hawthorn/ (http://www.fluxconstruction.com.au/projects/hawthorn/)
GG
Post by: Bird on March 20, 2022, 10:16:09 AM
Here it is on our websiteis that the one you mentioned on here while back... had some new design gig about it...?
http://www.fluxconstruction.com.au/projects/hawthorn/ (http://www.fluxconstruction.com.au/projects/hawthorn/)
GG
Post by: GGV8Cruza on March 20, 2022, 10:34:31 AM
is that the one you mentioned on here while back... had some new design gig about it...?
I am sure I put up some pics earlier somewhere
GG
Post by: Bird on March 20, 2022, 10:53:14 AM
I am sure I put up some pics earlier somewhereNIce work anyway mate.... Good luck with the final
GG
Post by: edz on March 20, 2022, 10:10:43 PM
A Drive In picture theatre ..
Roughly 70 km away into the Kingdom of Queen PalletJack .. Reliving the Drive In experience ..Yep same old Wanks not turning their lights off, Foot on the brake, a few modern touches with Beep beep and hazard flashers remote alarms ..
Three concecutive gunshots somewhere over in the nearby industrial complex got me turning the head " ummm " but all good, Ambo made an appearance some time a little later, Someones day wasnt going well .
Yep same grainy slightly out of focus movie on the big screen, Surprisingly the cafeteria food was pretty good ..$10 for a nice and fresh made Hamburger and a decent serve of gems and chips for $7 for the kid and served by pollite happy staff, wasnt too bad I thought ..
The trip down memory lane with the family, after the passing of 38 odd years since last going to a drive in " Priceless " . Thanks Yatala .
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on March 21, 2022, 06:10:01 AM
Last Saturday. Astrid was in her wood working room.
A big ol Red Belly Black slithered in..... she was good too, stood perfectly still as it passed around 6 inches away from her boots.
Rang the snake guy, he caught Betty and took her away.
Last Sunday, i get home around midday, to find the ol girl a tad upset.
An Eastern Brown was coiled under a chair until she walked by.
Gave a lunge with came up around 10 or 12 inches short, so a warning i think to tell her to piss off.
The little bastard (James) dived into the old hot water cupboard.
Same snake guy, took 3 hours to entice him out..... the snake, not the snake guy. ;D
Last Monday, Went to my Mums old folks home to pick her up to find the owners and some other fukkwit trying to chop the head off a python.
I spat the dummy, cops were called, all sorts of rattle went on.
The snake by the time i got there, wasn't able to be saved.
The assault charges have no chance of standing up and i'm banned from the old folks home.
Last Friday, Another Red Belly Black shot across the back patio.
He was friggin fast too, but i lost sight of him, so no idea where he went.
We called him Speedy Gonzales ..... fastest snake in all the Lockyer Valley.
Yesterday, Astrid did find a snake skin in the cottage carport, but thats just a tree snake thats changed his clothes.
The flood waters have these guys everywhere at the moment.
Astrid and i, in all our life, have never had so much fun with a 4 foot length of heater hose.
We both have the steely nerves of a cat stuck on a freeway.
OH, we do have 3 different spots for these too.
One out side, one inside and one in the shed.
Proper whizz bang compression bandages.
Post by: Bird on March 21, 2022, 08:47:29 AM
Not seeing a snake in the last 48 hours.with more snakes than lawn, I'd be moving.. :P
Last Saturday. Astrid was in her wood working room.
A big ol Red Belly Black slithered in..... she was good too, stood perfectly still as it passed around 6 inches away from her boots.
Rang the snake guy, he caught Betty and took her away.
Last Sunday, i get home around midday, to find the ol girl a tad upset.
An Eastern Brown was coiled under a chair until she walked by.
Gave a lunge with came up around 10 or 12 inches short, so a warning i think to tell her to piss off.
The little bastard (James) dived into the old hot water cupboard.
Same snake guy, took 3 hours to entice him out..... the snake, not the snake guy. ;D
Last Monday, Went to my Mums old folks home to pick her up to find the owners and some other fukkwit trying to chop the head off a python.
I spat the dummy, cops were called, all sorts of rattle went on.
The snake by the time i got there, wasn't able to be saved.
The assault charges have no chance of standing up and i'm banned from the old folks home.
Last Friday, Another Red Belly Black shot across the back patio.
He was friggin fast too, but i lost sight of him, so no idea where he went.
We called him Speedy Gonzales ..... fastest snake in all the Lockyer Valley.
Yesterday, Astrid did find a snake skin in the cottage carport, but thats just a tree snake thats changed his clothes.
The flood waters have these guys everywhere at the moment.
Astrid and i, in all our life, have never had so much fun with a 4 foot length of heater hose.
We both have the steely nerves of a cat stuck on a freeway.
OH, we do have 3 different spots for these too.
One out side, one inside and one in the shed.
Proper whizz bang compression bandages.
Post by: Bird on March 24, 2022, 09:04:19 AM
Singer in hospital after refusing to fart
Brazilian singer Viviane de Queiroz Pereira, 27, ended up in hospital because she was reluctant to fart in front of her significant other.
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on March 24, 2022, 11:42:52 AM
Headline of the week
Singer in hospital after refusing to fart
Brazilian singer Viviane de Queiroz Pereira, 27, ended up in hospital because she was reluctant to fart in front of her significant other.
Ha ha ha.... the other night, i eased out a sneaky on the couch..... even hurt/burnt a little coming out.
It was 7 seconds later, the ol girl took off saying it was like living with a giant skunk running around marking its territory.
Post by: Bird on March 24, 2022, 12:11:42 PM
Ha ha ha.... the other night, i eased out a sneaky on the couch..... even hurt/burnt a little coming out.(https://fileserver.teachstarter.com/thumbnails/31980-australian-gold-rush-thats-gold-teaching-presentation-thumbnail-0-1200x628.png)
It was 7 seconds later, the ol girl took off saying it was like living with a giant skunk running around marking its territory.
Post by: NZMarkb on March 24, 2022, 12:53:45 PM
Ha ha ha.... the other night, i eased out a sneaky on the couch..... even hurt/burnt a little coming out.
It was 7 seconds later, the ol girl took off saying it was like living with a giant skunk running around marking its territory.
Are you sure that burn wasn't follow through :'( :'(
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on March 24, 2022, 01:04:30 PM
Post by: Gazza00 on March 24, 2022, 01:06:29 PM
Post by: Bird on March 24, 2022, 01:36:32 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers
If ya don't Shit ya pants once in a while, ya just not trying hard enough.Known as a shart.
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on March 24, 2022, 01:57:06 PM
Known as a shart.
SHARTS..... ya can't just stop at one.
Post by: GGV8Cruza on March 25, 2022, 12:00:18 PM
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/4808111555984071/?media_id=0&ref=share_attachment (https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/4808111555984071/?media_id=0&ref=share_attachment)
GG
Post by: xcvator on March 25, 2022, 12:23:48 PM
Anyone after a camperNothing to see
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/4808111555984071/?media_id=0&ref=share_attachment (https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/4808111555984071/?media_id=0&ref=share_attachment)
GG
Post by: Bird on March 25, 2022, 01:48:32 PM
Anyone after a camperlink broken
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/4808111555984071/?media_id=0&ref=share_attachment (https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/4808111555984071/?media_id=0&ref=share_attachment)
GG
no photos nothing just
Johns Crazy Caravan
AU$45,000
Listed 4 hours ago in Melbourne, VIC
Post by: GGV8Cruza on March 25, 2022, 02:23:30 PM
link broken
no photos nothing just
Johns Crazy Caravan
AU$45,000
Listed 4 hours ago in Melbourne, VIC
$45k for this
GG
Post by: Hairs on March 25, 2022, 04:09:14 PM
:)
Tried it out this arvo, Happy Days.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220325/dde5cc1fc095a13d0c7a1b48be5b5eb4.jpg)
Post by: Spada on March 26, 2022, 12:51:55 PM
link broken
no photos nothing just
linkylinky - https://vimeo.com/692044718 (https://vimeo.com/692044718)
Post by: GGV8Cruza on March 26, 2022, 03:35:54 PM
GG
Post by: Pottsy on March 26, 2022, 03:55:14 PM
Post by: Hairs on March 26, 2022, 04:14:33 PM
Well done.
Post by: xcvator on March 26, 2022, 08:08:58 PM
Post by: Fizzie on March 27, 2022, 06:39:27 AM
Declan making it to Worlds for robotics in Dallas
Good on him & the rest of the team! :cup:
Post by: Fizzie on March 27, 2022, 06:40:53 AM
1st full nights proper sleep in more than 6 weeks after having my bursitis injection yesterday :cup:
Where'd you get it, x?
Post by: xcvator on March 27, 2022, 08:29:54 AM
Where'd you get it, x?
private hospital, Frankston. R/h shoulder, had to be a "guided" injection .Got in there in a week every where else was up to 6 weeks
Post by: Pottsy on March 27, 2022, 11:16:24 AM
private hospital, Frankston. R/h shoulder, had to be a "guided" injection .Got in there in a week every where else was up to 6 weeksDon’t be surprised if it’s not quite so comfortable for the next few days as cortisone has a small dose of local in it which lasts about 24hours.
Post by: Bird on March 27, 2022, 06:05:41 PM
Declan making it to Worlds for robotics in DallasThe young bloke will have more qantas points than dad ;)
GG
Post by: Hairs on March 27, 2022, 06:25:04 PM
Daughter No 2, comes back in a fortnight to start her new job in Coffs at a Restaurant, after her trip to Cairns.
Daughter No 1, comes out of self ISO, with her partner. He takes over the Mower sales/repairs from his employer, who he has worked for as a Mechanic at a vehicle repairer.
It's great to see all kids doing well, as parents, it's all we can hope for.
Keep sharing your child's achievements.
Well done to you all.
Post by: GGV8Cruza on March 27, 2022, 07:01:11 PM
The young bloke will have more qantas points than dad ;)
I get to go as well ;D
GG
Post by: Bird on March 27, 2022, 07:12:59 PM
compared to not long ago
(https://mapio.net/images-p/16011573.jpg)
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on March 28, 2022, 05:58:53 AM
Post by: Hairs on March 28, 2022, 07:46:57 PM
Rocked up, surprised us.
Wasn't due back for awhile from her trip north.
:)
Post by: Bird on March 31, 2022, 02:26:40 PM
**** from NSW send me an email attention to me but everything i click my name changes to the Fu*k..word
the weird thing was that when i was hovering the mouse to my name it was changing to the *F...then back to my name..as if is something was controlling it..and logged me out of the email so quick
I tried not to laugh... ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Bird on April 01, 2022, 03:46:25 PM
https://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/editorial/details/rise-of-the-100000-camper-trailer-134790/ (https://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/editorial/details/rise-of-the-100000-camper-trailer-134790/)
https://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/editorial/details/rise-of-the-200000-caravan-131053/ (https://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/editorial/details/rise-of-the-200000-caravan-131053/)
Post by: plusnq on April 01, 2022, 04:27:10 PM
We need a what made you burst out laughing -2022 thread
https://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/editorial/details/rise-of-the-100000-camper-trailer-134790/ (https://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/editorial/details/rise-of-the-100000-camper-trailer-134790/)
https://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/editorial/details/rise-of-the-200000-caravan-131053/ (https://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/editorial/details/rise-of-the-200000-caravan-131053/)
14.3 kW battery system. That’s almost the size of the solar system on my house.
Post by: Fizzie on April 02, 2022, 10:20:53 AM
Post by: Steffo1 on April 04, 2022, 07:28:20 PM
https://youtu.be/GLBW8L198GQ (https://youtu.be/GLBW8L198GQ)
Post by: Bird on April 04, 2022, 10:13:10 PM
14.3 kW battery system. That’s almost the size of the solar system on my house.so what your saying is you need a bigger system at home ;)
Post by: edz on April 05, 2022, 11:10:50 PM
Nkgala rocks this morning ..
Quote from O'l mate that came across the scene ..
" So we had to wake these guys up so we could get through ngkala this morning - must be a new camping zone that's opened up 👍
EDIT: that's us and our kids digging them out while they slowly got over their hangover from drinking piss all night sitting around a fire they lit too 👍- yes we did actually help them " ..
Post by: Fizzie on April 06, 2022, 07:32:05 AM
How were their tyre pressures ??? ::)
Post by: mumbls on April 06, 2022, 08:46:31 PM
Just as a wild stab ...
How were their tyre pressures ??? ::)
Post by: Bird on April 07, 2022, 10:30:32 AM
UFOs had sexual encounters with witnesses and left one woman pregnant, bombshell Pentagon docs claim
https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/space/ufos-had-sexual-encounters-with-witnesses-and-left-one-woman-pregnant-bombshell-pentagon-docs-claim/news-story/ef4f818e09d2a753deec97d02cb97599 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/space/ufos-had-sexual-encounters-with-witnesses-and-left-one-woman-pregnant-bombshell-pentagon-docs-claim/news-story/ef4f818e09d2a753deec97d02cb97599)
Post by: plusnq on April 07, 2022, 07:02:04 PM
I missed out again
UFOs had sexual encounters with witnesses and left one woman pregnant, bombshell Pentagon docs claim
https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/space/ufos-had-sexual-encounters-with-witnesses-and-left-one-woman-pregnant-bombshell-pentagon-docs-claim/news-story/ef4f818e09d2a753deec97d02cb97599 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/space/ufos-had-sexual-encounters-with-witnesses-and-left-one-woman-pregnant-bombshell-pentagon-docs-claim/news-story/ef4f818e09d2a753deec97d02cb97599)
Having sex with aliens ……….leaving a woman pregnant? 😂😂😂
Post by: Bird on April 07, 2022, 07:51:56 PM
Having sex with aliens ……….leaving a woman pregnant? 😂😂😂:worthles: :worthles:
Post by: Foo on April 09, 2022, 09:29:29 AM
Still chits me off though, as I need to figure out what to replace it with. >:(
Foo
Post by: Bird on April 09, 2022, 09:53:41 AM
Being told that my stolen ute is a write off and being paid out for more than I paid for it, nearly 4.5yrs ago. :cup:where was it found? Did they find the parasites that took it?
Still chits me off though, as I need to figure out what to replace it with. >:(
Foo
Post by: Foo on April 09, 2022, 12:43:18 PM
where was it found? Did they find the parasites that took it?
Found about 20klms away, where it had run out of fuel. Nobody charged yet so I got the pleasure of being bent over and reamed for the excess on the policy but if someone is charged in the future, they will refund that money. >:(
Foo
Post by: rags on April 09, 2022, 07:28:57 PM
Still chits me off though, as I need to figure out what to replace it with. >:(
Foo
I guess the question might be, which vehicle is available sooner to drive away in.
The new V6 Ranger looks like it might be a good option.
Post by: Bird on April 09, 2022, 07:47:34 PM
Found about 20klms away, where it had run out of fuel. Nobody charged yet so I got the pleasure of being bent over and reamed for the excess on the policy but if someone is charged in the future, they will refund that money. >:(on excess + the extra $$ to buy something else...
Foo
Post by: warthog on April 09, 2022, 08:38:17 PM
cahns :x
What was the old goer again? A triton?
Isuzu D max are supposed to be pretty reliable.
Post by: Foo on April 10, 2022, 06:03:34 AM
I guess the question might be, which vehicle is available sooner to drive away in.
The new V6 Ranger looks like it might be a good option.
Prices are stupid at the moment but the bloke that I work for has said don't rush to buy another vehicle, I can use his ute to get home for as long as I like. :)
Foo
Post by: Foo on April 10, 2022, 06:04:29 AM
on excess + the extra $$ to buy something else...
Yeah, that's the part that plisses me off. >:(
Foo
Post by: Foo on April 10, 2022, 06:08:28 AM
That is sh it Foo.
cahns :x
What was the old goer again? A triton?
Isuzu D max are supposed to be pretty reliable.
Yeah a Triton. The D-Max has a good review even if a bit agricultural in it's make up. I can't decide if I want another Ute or go back the a Wagon like the Patrol was. I one thing for certain, it won't be a GU if I go Patrol, it would be the Y62 but of course, they are pricey also. :'(
Foo
Post by: warthog on April 10, 2022, 06:37:40 AM
Any trol is thirsty.
Good luck with whatever it is you decide.
Post by: Hairs on April 14, 2022, 06:03:12 PM
My FB feed popped up with memories of the 2017 National Meet The Vic High Country.
Thank you Swaggers.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220414/0157a3cfb3806872eed53a50261c2023.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220414/e1083af8a1690a816fb2a0150a9014ba.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220414/fa2db11a14cd848e76d10c12a35611c9.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220414/9334ea8e6f1b9defa3846856dc1d0b73.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220414/e35d6259059597e5080acef1017f92a9.jpg)
Post by: Bird on April 14, 2022, 06:15:19 PM
Quote from: Hairs
What made me smile?might be up there next weekend... come along :D :P
My FB feed popped up with memories of the 2017 National Meet The Vic High Country.
Thank you Swaggers.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220414/0157a3cfb3806872eed53a50261c2023.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220414/e1083af8a1690a816fb2a0150a9014ba.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220414/fa2db11a14cd848e76d10c12a35611c9.jpg)
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Post by: Hairs on April 14, 2022, 06:20:39 PM
might be up there next weekend... come along :DNo worries mate, an over nighter ;)
Enjoy it mate.
Post by: Bird on April 14, 2022, 08:11:51 PM
Quote from: Hairs
No worries mate, an over nighter ;)You can do it.... believe in yourself :P Or Mandrakes Beers and BullShit session
Enjoy it mate.
Post by: Foo on April 15, 2022, 10:14:35 PM
Well this week the Masters Nationals were on in Brisbane and he got three medals and that right there, is what put a smile on my face. :cheers:
Foo
Post by: Bird on April 18, 2022, 06:05:20 PM
Then a woman busted last night 250kph! WTF?
Post by: Hairs on April 18, 2022, 06:38:13 PM
The Traffic jams from every direction into Melbourne from holidays... I learned years ago not to go away long weekendsMate, see my post in the Random thread.
Then a woman busted last night 250kph! WTF?
I don't get it either.
Even tho the M1 between Ballina & Coffs has been completed it's still a sh1te fight.
Al, Coffs would be at a stop?
Post by: MarkGU on April 18, 2022, 07:05:10 PM
Just arrived home from a 6 day relaxing camping trip at Levuka.
Cold beers, warm camp fires and really good people to share it with. :cup:
Cheers to all who attended. 8)
Post by: GeoffA on April 18, 2022, 07:46:16 PM
The Traffic jams from every direction into Melbourne from holidays... I learned years ago not to go away long weekends
That was us....
Heading home from Hopetoun via Shepparton....off the GV Hwy, onto the Hume at Seymour, and stopped dead.
Couldn't see a reason for it, but it mostly sorted itself.
Wasn't as bad as it could have been, but still added about an hour to the run from Shepp.
:cheers:
Post by: alnjan on April 19, 2022, 09:20:38 PM
Mate, see my post in the Random thread.
I don't get it either.
Even tho the M1 between Ballina & Coffs has been completed it's still a sh1te fight.
Al, Coffs would be at a stop?
Yep took the long way around to get into town a lot quicker then the highway. Made the mistake today and three green lights to travel 100 meters. Very poor town planning regarding driving through or around town. Happens when the Highway is the spine you build everything off with no interconnecting roads between.
Post by: Bird on April 20, 2022, 09:32:53 AM
The flypast is being stated by the Historic Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS) and will feature Tracker, Dakota, Caribou and Catalina.
It will be the largest ANZAC overflight ever staged from the HARS Aviation Museum which is based at Shellhabour Regional Airport.
Taking off from 9.30 am the Dakota, Caribou and Tracker will fly north along the coast to overfly Cronulla beach shortly before 10 am on ANZAC Day.
The aircraft will continue their line astern formation to fly over Goldstein Reserve at Coogee at 10 am at the conclusion of the ANZAC march by Coogee, Randwick and Clovelly RSL members. Sydney City
...
A separate flypast of Orion, Mustang, Harvard and Iroquois will fly over Wollongong, Kiama and Kangaroo Valley.
Other warbirds of note in the HARS display include a former RAAF supersonic F-111C, three 1960s Neptune maritime patrol aircraft, a Catalina, a Winjeel, additional Dakotas, a former RAN Wessex helicopter, Vampire and Sea Venom jets plus airliners including "Connie" the former Lockheed Super Constellation and the only Boing 747-400 remaining in Australia.
(https://www.theleader.com.au/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/3U96Ckn8G8R9iyYbnQvJY3/a5f974b3-d56f-4a02-952e-d4663481c1dc.jpg/r0_46_2048_1279_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
https://www.theleader.com.au/story/7704316/cronulla-to-witness-flypast-of-historic-aircraft-as-a-salute-to-anzac-day-services/?cs=1507 (https://www.theleader.com.au/story/7704316/cronulla-to-witness-flypast-of-historic-aircraft-as-a-salute-to-anzac-day-services/?cs=1507)
Post by: Spada on April 20, 2022, 09:45:46 AM
Post by: NZMarkb on April 20, 2022, 12:39:41 PM
Great photo :cheers: :cheers:
Post by: Bird on April 20, 2022, 02:38:40 PM
Quote from: NZMarkb
Spent a few hours in those, even jumped out of a few of them
I've never understood jumping out of a plane thats going to land... ??? ;D ;D ???
Post by: NZMarkb on April 20, 2022, 04:06:25 PM
I've never understood jumping out of a plane thats going to land... ??? ;D ;D ???
Haven’t you seen how some of those pilots land 😂😂
Post by: austastar on April 20, 2022, 08:42:27 PM
I've seen one land across the strip at Laverton.
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"Bloody short strip Captain."
"Yep, but it seems excessively wide."
Cheers
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Post by: GeoffA on April 20, 2022, 09:13:32 PM
Hi,
I've seen one land across the strip at Laverton.
Must have been a while ago....
Post by: edz on April 20, 2022, 10:11:46 PM
Blokes up and down both sides of the aircraft were puking into their bush hats ... The load master was pissed off and wanted to throw Spike out over the ramp . ;D ;D .
Miss you Mr Connolly " Spike " .. ;D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T4bTUX-iVc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T4bTUX-iVc)
Post by: austastar on April 21, 2022, 10:47:06 AM
Must have been a while ago....Hi,
Laverton air show 1964, I was 18 at the time.
Never got to fly in one though.
I have flown in an RAF Twin Pioneer, an aircraft with similar capabilities of using very short strips. I was photographing evidence of the accuracy of jungle supply drops because the troops were not happy with them. Great fun, sitting in the doorway, legs in the air on the end of a monkey strap trying to wrangle a Linhof 5x4 in the slipstream.
Cheers
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Post by: Bird on April 21, 2022, 11:04:34 AM
Quote from: austastar
trying to wrangle a Linhof 5x4 in the slipstream.one of these?
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/31444-USA/Linhof_000054_4x5_Master_Technika_Classic.html (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/31444-USA/Linhof_000054_4x5_Master_Technika_Classic.html)
Post by: edz on April 21, 2022, 12:42:08 PM
Hi,
Twin Pioneer, an aircraft with similar capabilities of using very short strips.
Cheers
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;D ;D Went in one at a Coolangatta Airshow in the eighties ..Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer ..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uWz44sB2F8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uWz44sB2F8)
Post by: austastar on April 21, 2022, 01:24:33 PM
one of these?Hi,
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/31444-USA/Linhof_000054_4x5_Master_Technika_Classic.html (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/31444-USA/Linhof_000054_4x5_Master_Technika_Classic.html)
Yep. The double sided film holder dark slides kept trying to escape in the wind. Really, for the purpose of the exercise, my own 35mm camera would have been so much more efficient .
Cheers
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Post by: Troopy_03 on April 21, 2022, 04:21:08 PM
Would love to fly in a Bou again .. Even with " Spike " doing the O'l [ can of two fruits ] spooning out eating of the " Just been sick ;)" soldier next to him's airsick bag contents, and saying " I like it hot " routine ..
Blokes up and down both sides of the aircraft were puking into their bush hats ... The load master was pissed off and wanted to throw Spike out over the ramp . ;D ;D .
Miss you Mr Connolly " Spike " .. ;D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T4bTUX-iVc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T4bTUX-iVc)
Only for a very short flight though.. The webbing seating gets a bit hard on the bum after a couple of hours... :-[
Post by: edz on April 22, 2022, 11:01:18 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWsyATj39fE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWsyATj39fE)
Post by: Fizzie on April 22, 2022, 11:14:30 AM
;D ;D Went in one at a Coolangatta Airshow in the eighties
Was that the show where they had a B52 & F111 flyover ???
1981 ???
Post by: edz on April 22, 2022, 12:38:26 PM
It was bought up from storage in Sydney around 1983 .
I dont recall the B52 / F111 Airshow, I might have been playing War'ies out the back of Canungra at the time .
Post by: Steffo1 on April 22, 2022, 06:08:35 PM
https://www.eatonshillhotel.com.au/event/the-hu-black-thunder-tour/ (https://www.eatonshillhotel.com.au/event/the-hu-black-thunder-tour/)
Post by: alnjan on April 22, 2022, 06:21:41 PM
Got my ticket!
https://www.eatonshillhotel.com.au/event/the-hu-black-thunder-tour/ (https://www.eatonshillhotel.com.au/event/the-hu-black-thunder-tour/)
Should be a good show
Post by: Pottsy on April 22, 2022, 07:49:50 PM
Post by: Steffo1 on April 22, 2022, 07:56:52 PM
Love their stuff, enjoy the show.
They've got a gig in Adelaide in August.
Post by: Hairs on April 23, 2022, 07:42:49 PM
Post by: Bird on April 23, 2022, 08:50:25 PM
Quote from: Hairs
:)I been tryin to get the gutter bloke to come back out, its impossible, mon-fri... let alone a sunday
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Post by: jwb on April 24, 2022, 12:15:09 PM
Cheesy bacon loaf ;)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220424/5d7b25f6e56203064dd2795e1e79fa6c.jpg)
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Post by: Jeepers Creepers on April 24, 2022, 01:06:00 PM
Post by: Foo on April 24, 2022, 03:55:35 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220424/111b74e74879bc64887004c71f24866b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220424/9dfefa1613141ce69fdcf541d97698a1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220424/d1847a21fa5f164fe65c853ac90f2132.jpg)
Foo
Post by: Bird on April 24, 2022, 04:29:00 PM
Shopping trip at Bundy.for me??? ... awwwwwweeee shucks thanks Foo....
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220424/111b74e74879bc64887004c71f24866b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220424/9dfefa1613141ce69fdcf541d97698a1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220424/d1847a21fa5f164fe65c853ac90f2132.jpg)
Foo
Post by: Foo on April 24, 2022, 06:16:10 PM
Foo
Post by: Steffo1 on April 24, 2022, 06:38:44 PM
:laugh: :laugh: :P The Solera is a bloody nice drop and would wannabe at $180, so only a special occasion. :o Nothing mixed in with it neither, just over some ice. :cheers:
Foo
I just googled Brissie coffee prices (I don't drink coffee) and $180 is a bit over 30 coffees. Makes the Solera a bargain!
Post by: Foo on April 24, 2022, 07:07:18 PM
I just googled Brissie coffee prices (I don't drink coffee) and $180 is a bit over 30 coffees. Makes the Solera a bargain!
:o Chit, I never thought of that comparison. :cheers: I was in two minds about getting this package, because the rum came to $400 and the decanter set was another $65. My son said just do it, because you've been though a lot of crap in the last couple of years, so I did. ;D
Foo
Post by: Fizzie on April 25, 2022, 07:04:38 AM
I take it he didn't offer to pay for it though ??? >:D
Post by: Foo on April 25, 2022, 07:33:57 AM
He's a good lad! ;D
I take it he didn't offer to pay for it though ??? >:D
:laugh: :laugh: No but he did pay for accommodation but I also got him one of those decanter sets also. ;)
Foo
Post by: Hairs on April 25, 2022, 08:48:29 AM
Post by: Foo on April 25, 2022, 04:31:20 PM
Foo
Post by: austastar on April 25, 2022, 06:25:41 PM
:)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220424/3a1184dcc3d6c92546518bc75c612d05.jpg)"Engage low range!"
Cheers
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Post by: Hairs on April 26, 2022, 06:24:17 PM
Post by: GGV8Cruza on April 28, 2022, 06:11:11 PM
GG
Post by: Hairs on April 28, 2022, 06:14:56 PM
Travel Safe.
Post by: Bird on April 28, 2022, 06:26:34 PM
Declan and I are both negative, woohoo. We head to the states tomorrow for the world champs for Vex Robotics. See you all in a couple of weeksremember dad... plenty of video action :)
GG
Post by: Pottsy on April 28, 2022, 08:19:50 PM
remember dad... plenty of video action :)
Bloody hell Bird, what happens on tour, stays on tour!
Post by: Kangaron on April 28, 2022, 08:41:32 PM
Have fun.
Post by: Fizzie on April 29, 2022, 07:48:49 AM
Post by: GGV8Cruza on April 30, 2022, 02:07:00 AM
GG(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220429/54de6d745a3c33d0f7c8b06a1abf5398.jpg)
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Post by: Foo on April 30, 2022, 06:15:07 AM
Foo
Post by: GeoffA on April 30, 2022, 07:15:32 AM
Proud chippy moment.
Congrats GG :cup: :cup:
Post by: Fizzie on April 30, 2022, 07:39:01 AM
Congratulations! :cup:
Post by: Steffo1 on April 30, 2022, 08:24:51 AM
Post by: Bird on April 30, 2022, 12:20:14 PM
What is it, I can't read it? ???House of the year... GG project managed it I believe.. He'll bitch slap me if Im wrong..
Foo
https://coshliving.com.au/blogs/news/grand-designs-house-of-the-year-awards (https://coshliving.com.au/blogs/news/grand-designs-house-of-the-year-awards)
Post by: GGV8Cruza on May 01, 2022, 01:06:22 PM
House of the year... GG project managed it I believe.. He'll bitch slap me if Im wrong..Correct Mr B. Best project I have built in my 34 years in the industry.
https://coshliving.com.au/blogs/news/grand-designs-house-of-the-year-awards (https://coshliving.com.au/blogs/news/grand-designs-house-of-the-year-awards)
GG
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Post by: Jeepers Creepers on May 01, 2022, 01:50:13 PM
Post by: Foo on May 01, 2022, 01:57:32 PM
Correct Mr B. Best project I have built in my 34 years in the industry.
GG
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Super 8) :cup:
Foo
Post by: Steffo1 on May 01, 2022, 02:07:09 PM
Correct Mr B. Best project I have built in my 34 years in the industry.
GG
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Will it be on tele?
Post by: Bird on May 01, 2022, 05:56:39 PM
Will it be on tele?no its too big for that. :angel:
Post by: Hairs on May 03, 2022, 05:38:50 PM
He takes his boots off before entering a property, without being asked, talks with manners to the people we have contact with throughout the day.
There are good kids out there.
Post by: Bird on May 04, 2022, 03:25:36 PM
Reminds me of the movie The Picture Show Man.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076542/ (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076542/)
The quiet time is over for Jan Thorp, organiser of the Moving Picture Show.
Jan's tribute to the silent movie era, The Moving Picture Show returns next month with a screening of the 1928 silent comedy classic, Speedy.
After suspending screenings because of COVID restrictions, The Moving Picture Show is presenting a rare chance for movie-goers to return to the era of silent movies.
Speedy is set in New York, a place described in the film's opening credits as a city "where everybody is in such a hurry that they take Saturday's bath on Friday so they can do Monday's washing on Sunday."
The movie tells the story of 'Speedy' Swift who saves from extinction the city's last horse-drawn taxi, owned by his girlfriend's grandfather.
The film includes what is considered cinema's first great New York City chase scene.
"Speedy stars Harold Lloyd who is best known for crazy chases in Model T Fords through the Streets of New York," Jan said.
"There's a wonderful scene in Coney Island on death-defying rides plus a real baseball game with Babe Ruth in a cameo role," she said.
https://www.theleader.com.au/story/7723000/now-hear-this-the-era-of-silent-movies-is-back/?cs=17293 (https://www.theleader.com.au/story/7723000/now-hear-this-the-era-of-silent-movies-is-back/?cs=17293)
Post by: Fizzie on May 10, 2022, 12:53:15 PM
"Since Valentine's Day is for a Christian saint and we're Jewish," she asks, "will God get mad at me for giving someone a valentine?”
Melissa's father thinks a bit, then says "No, I don't think God would get mad. Who do you want to give a Valentine to?
"Vladimir Putin," she says.
"Why Vladimir Putin?" her father asks, in shock.
"Well," she says, "I thought that if a little Jewish girl could have enough love to give him a Valentine, he might start to think that maybe we're not all bad, and maybe start loving people a little bit. He could go all over the place to tell everyone how much he loved them and how he didn't hate anyone anymore."
Her father's heart swells and he looks at his daughter with new found pride.
"Melissa, that's the most wonderful thing I've ever heard."
"I know", Melissa says, "and once that gets him out in the open, we could shoot the bastard!"
Post by: xcvator on May 10, 2022, 04:40:39 PM
Post by: Hairs on May 10, 2022, 05:40:13 PM
Post by: GGV8Cruza on May 10, 2022, 05:46:19 PM
Will it be on tele?
Not sure, they did film something there at one stage to compare it to a house that they followed for the whole build.
GG
Post by: Bird on May 11, 2022, 11:13:15 AM
Not sure, they did film something there at one stage to compare it to a house that they followed for the whole build.so.... what was the result...
GG
Post by: GGV8Cruza on May 11, 2022, 11:19:57 AM
so.... what was the result...
We won
GG
Post by: Fizzie on May 11, 2022, 11:50:47 AM
It includes (wait for it ;D) ...
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seven-day hire of a decked-out Britz campervan + $500 cash!!!
Ummm, well, that'll let you drive from Darwin to Katherine, stay overnight, then drive back again! ;D ::) :-\ :'( >:D
Post by: prodigyrf on May 15, 2022, 03:05:06 PM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-29/food-insecurity-affecting-more-australians-covid-cost-of-living/101013754
Post by: xcvator on May 15, 2022, 03:15:29 PM
Must be fun being an Aunty news photographer-
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-29/food-insecurity-affecting-more-australians-covid-cost-of-living/101013754
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-29/food-insecurity-affecting-more-australians-covid-cost-of-living/101013754 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-29/food-insecurity-affecting-more-australians-covid-cost-of-living/101013754)
Post by: Steffo1 on May 15, 2022, 03:27:06 PM
Post by: prodigyrf on May 15, 2022, 05:05:13 PM
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/aboriginal-claim-on-sydney-estate-approved/ar-AAXhKw1
"A juvenile detention centre operated on the site for 25 years, beginning in 1981, and other parts of the estate have been used for training by Corrective Services NSW."
"...he [Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ben Franklin] fully endorsed the land council to take over the historical site and maximise the benefits to Sydney's Aboriginal community."
Post by: bmwfreak on May 15, 2022, 05:20:26 PM
And in other ironic news-
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/aboriginal-claim-on-sydney-estate-approved/ar-AAXhKw1
"A juvenile detention centre operated on the site for 25 years, beginning in 1981, and other parts of the estate have been used for training by Corrective Services NSW."
"...he [Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ben Franklin] fully endorsed the land council to take over the historical site and maximise the benefits to Sydney's Aboriginal community."
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/aboriginal-claim-on-sydney-estate-approved/ar-AAXhKw1 (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/aboriginal-claim-on-sydney-estate-approved/ar-AAXhKw1)
Post by: edz on May 17, 2022, 01:47:30 PM
Post by: Hairs on May 17, 2022, 03:33:13 PM
Post by: Hairs on May 19, 2022, 05:46:26 PM
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Post by: Bird on May 19, 2022, 07:21:17 PM
Quote from: Hairs
First fire of the year.lookin toasty
Post by: Hairs on May 20, 2022, 08:05:34 AM
lookin toastyCheers mate,
I know it's not that cold atm, the ground in so water soaked atm, being a timber floor , bearer & joist only about 900 above the ground, it wàrmed the house up nicely.
It's a different heat to the reverse cycle Air con, warms the whole house.
Been squirrelling wood away since last winter, :)
Post by: Steffo1 on May 20, 2022, 09:35:24 AM
Cheers mate,
I know it's not that cold atm, the ground in so water soaked atm, being a timber floor , bearer & joist only about 900 above the ground, it wàrmed the house up nicely.
It's a different heat to the reverse cycle Air con, warms the whole house.
Been squirrelling wood away since last winter, :)
Not cold, Hairs??? Our fire goes on at 19°, or there abouts. You're right, it is better than aircon, ay!
Post by: Kangaron on May 20, 2022, 10:09:45 AM
Last night 2c.
Now @ 4c - 10am
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Post by: Jeepers Creepers on May 20, 2022, 02:51:41 PM
Post by: Bird on May 20, 2022, 03:50:30 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers
I see Cher turned 76 today..... :o :o and ya still wouldn't kick her outta bed for farting.but it'd be a very high klm model ...
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on May 20, 2022, 04:05:25 PM
but it'd be a very high klm model ...
Ha ha ha.... she might look like Alice Cooper first thing out of bed.... but i'd be willing to take my chances. :-*
I reckon she would, you know..... know stuff. :P :P :P
Post by: Bird on May 20, 2022, 05:22:34 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers
Ha ha ha.... she might look like Alice Cooper first thing out of bed.... but i'd be willing to take my chances. :-*
more like Robert Smith from The Cure....
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on May 20, 2022, 05:26:08 PM
I have to coy and aste the letters in to make my sellin not look so od damn Shithouse.
See what i mean.... sellin anythin like bride over the hihway comes out as this.
Aoloies.
Post by: Steffo1 on May 20, 2022, 05:34:30 PM
Post by: Hairs on May 22, 2022, 09:42:17 AM
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Post by: Steffo1 on May 22, 2022, 10:10:14 AM
Post by: edz on May 22, 2022, 10:34:47 AM
Post by: Bird on May 22, 2022, 11:35:54 AM
DIY Camp [ home ] donuts for brekky ..The ye olde shallow fried bread and shake pancake mix ..Turned out alright ..The kid and missus was happy, so thats a bonusYum...!!! jam and cream?
Post by: D4D on May 22, 2022, 12:37:21 PM
https://www.drive.com.au/news/ryan-gosling-to-jump-an-open-drawbridge-and-roll-a-brand-new-car-in-the-fall-guy-movie-remake/ (https://www.drive.com.au/news/ryan-gosling-to-jump-an-open-drawbridge-and-roll-a-brand-new-car-in-the-fall-guy-movie-remake/)
Post by: Bird on May 22, 2022, 04:46:20 PM
Quote from: D4D
. This and Dukes of Hazzard, which apparently isn't PC anymore...luckily I have the complete series on DVD.. but not sure why it aint PC unless you mean it isnt Pure Crap
Post by: Foo on May 22, 2022, 05:03:02 PM
luckily I have the complete series on DVD.. but not sure why it aint PC unless you mean it isnt Pure Crap
It might give the dumbarses of today, some ideas of jumping cars and crazy chit. ;D :angel: Oh and those short shorts of Daisy's could be classified as.........exploitation. :angel:
Foo
Post by: D4D on May 22, 2022, 06:29:44 PM
It might give the dumbarses of today, some ideas of jumping cars and crazy chit. ;D :angel: Oh and those short shorts of Daisy's could be classified as.........exploitation. :angel:
More to do with the Confederate flag :police:
Post by: Bird on May 22, 2022, 07:13:56 PM
More to do with the Confederate flag :police:tell that to Top Gear guys ;) LOL
Post by: DandyD on May 23, 2022, 04:51:38 AM
luckily I have the complete series on DVD.. but not sure why it aint PC unless you mean it isnt Pure Crap
The same reason I bought the whole run of “It ain’t arf hot mum” on DVD. They won’t rerun it here because it’s regarded as un PC.
Post by: Spada on May 23, 2022, 05:22:14 AM
The same reason I bought the whole run of “It ain’t arf hot mum” on DVD. They won’t rerun it here because it’s regarded as un PC.
and imagine the outcry if they showed "love thy neighbour" >:D
Post by: NZMarkb on May 23, 2022, 06:04:15 AM
The same reason I bought the whole run of “It ain’t arf hot mum” on DVD. They won’t rerun it here because it’s regarded as un PC.
Even though the lead character was a raving poofter :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Post by: Fizzie on May 23, 2022, 08:17:50 AM
Even though the lead character was a raving poofter :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Yeah, I thought that would mean it would be broadcast in prime time slots ???
Post by: Bird on May 23, 2022, 10:13:40 AM
Quote from: Spada
and imagine the outcry if they showed "love thy neighbour" >:D
got that on DVD - but it was on tele last year... :o
Post by: bmwfreak on May 23, 2022, 12:47:38 PM
and imagine the outcry if they showed "love thy neighbour" >:DOr, Til death do us part The silly old moo
Post by: bmwfreak on May 23, 2022, 01:08:18 PM
Ukraine
A Russian wife turned to her husband and asked, "What's this special military operation our glorious leader keeps talking about?"
Her husband replied, "It's a proxy war between Russia and NATO."
"Oh, right. How's it going?"
"Well," he replied, "so far we've lost 24,000 soldiers, 2,000 tanks, 200 aircraft, numerous helicopters, and loads of armoured vehicles and artillery pieces, and our flagship along with other naval pieces"
"Wow! What about NATO?"
"They haven't turned up yet."
Post by: DandyD on May 24, 2022, 06:14:23 AM
Even though the lead character was a raving poofter :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Apparently, it wasn’t the raving poofta that was the problem, it was the browned up bloke in the turban.
https://youtu.be/t6dALp4VPU8 (https://youtu.be/t6dALp4VPU8)
Post by: Steffo1 on May 24, 2022, 08:22:23 AM
it was the browned up bloke in the turban.
https://youtu.be/t6dALp4VPU8 (https://youtu.be/t6dALp4VPU8)
We have a media bloke here in Oz, who 'Browns Up', sans turban, with no issues, apparently.
Post by: Hairs on May 24, 2022, 10:04:23 AM
Post by: Fizzie on May 24, 2022, 02:40:56 PM
"Wow! What about NATO?"
Posted this on another forum & the response to that line was:
"Well, so far they're up two countries"!
;D
Post by: Hairs on May 25, 2022, 08:06:47 AM
Went from $178.00 plus $30 bottle rental, to $115.00, there is a $20 discount for being a first time customer.
So a $73 saving.
Post by: MarkGU on May 25, 2022, 08:22:07 AM
Total raised for sick & under privileged kids across the State.....................
Just over 1 million dollars. :cup:
Alot of needy kids will benefit from those funds.
Has gotta make anyone smile :D
Post by: Steffo1 on May 25, 2022, 08:42:19 AM
Post by: Pottsy on May 25, 2022, 12:42:06 PM
Post by: bmwfreak on May 26, 2022, 11:02:32 AM
‘ An old drover walks into a barber shop for a shave.
He tells the barber he can't get all his whiskers off because
His cheeks are wrinkled from age. The barber gets a little
wooden ball from a cup on the shelf and Tells the old drover to
put it inside his cheek to spread out the skin.
When he's finished, the old drover wanted to know what
Would have happened if he had accidentally swallowed that little
Ball. The barber replied, "Just bring it back in a couple of days like
everyone else does. ‘
Post by: Spada on May 26, 2022, 12:29:25 PM
Post by: Hairs on May 26, 2022, 12:34:17 PM
He probably wasn't the doctor :O
Post by: Bird on May 26, 2022, 12:58:04 PM
You might be surprised to find out,Hey Doc.. this isnt a ****in social call
He probably wasn't the doctor :O
(c) DICE
Post by: NZMarkb on May 26, 2022, 02:47:44 PM
You might be surprised to find out,
He probably wasn't the doctor :O
Are you sure he was a doctor not a priest 😉
Post by: MarkGU on May 26, 2022, 09:15:53 PM
Picked up this clean old girl yesterday.
It will take over from my Wolseley 24/80 on the Variety Bash from next year.
1980 CM Valiant with 265 Hemi 6cyl.Factory 3 speed auto with floor shift.
Factory air con & power steering. Has only 2 small rust spots. It was owned by a guy in Warwick who is a mechanic & auto sparky,so car has been very well maintained.New exhaust from front to rear.Already changed to electronic ignition and the engine has only 185 tho k's on it.
Has new carby on it as the previous owner removed the sometime troublesome ELB that those engines came out with.
Paid $5900. Just out of rego,but will be changing over to Historic/club plates anyway.
Very happy with the car as it will be continuing on with charity work for Variety,the children's charity.
(https://i.ibb.co/f0sD0yD/Capture.png) (https://ibb.co/XJqYJKY)
(https://i.ibb.co/7Xpx5wF/Capture.png) (https://ibb.co/s21pG0r)
(https://i.ibb.co/h7YPX4N/Capture.png) (https://ibb.co/ngPH3Yy)
(https://i.ibb.co/qkqV4Fk/Capture.png) (https://ibb.co/3B6Q8YB)
andrew marvell famous poems (https://poetandpoem.com/Andrew-Marvell/poems)
(https://i.ibb.co/sCB5xvC/Capture.png) (https://imgbb.com/)
Post by: Bird on May 26, 2022, 10:48:54 PM
GREAT BIG SMILES TODAY.Nice score... that engine bay looks far too clean LOL
Picked up this clean old girl yesterday.
It will take over from my Wolseley 24/80 on the Variety Bash from next year.
1980 CM Valiant with 265 Hemi 6cyl.Factory 3 speed auto with floor shift.
Factory air con & power steering. Has only 2 small rust spots. It was owned by a guy in Warwick who is a mechanic & auto sparky,so car has been very well maintained.New exhaust from front to rear.Already changed to electronic ignition and the engine has only 185 tho k's on it.
Has new carby on it as the previous owner removed the sometime troublesome ELB that those engines came out with.
Paid $5900. Just out of rego,but will be changing over to Historic/club plates anyway.
Very happy with the car as it will be continuing on with charity work for Variety,the children's charity.
(https://i.ibb.co/f0sD0yD/Capture.png) (https://ibb.co/XJqYJKY)
(https://i.ibb.co/7Xpx5wF/Capture.png) (https://ibb.co/s21pG0r)
(https://i.ibb.co/h7YPX4N/Capture.png) (https://ibb.co/ngPH3Yy)
(https://i.ibb.co/qkqV4Fk/Capture.png) (https://ibb.co/3B6Q8YB)
andrew marvell famous poems (https://poetandpoem.com/Andrew-Marvell/poems)
(https://i.ibb.co/sCB5xvC/Capture.png) (https://imgbb.com/)
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on May 27, 2022, 02:30:44 AM
Check the right side chassis rail around the steering box.
It'll be cracked, rusted or both for sure..... easy enough fix and they all do it.
Give it some decent plate thickness when ya do the repair.
So what s happening with the od Wolseley.
Post by: MarkGU on May 27, 2022, 07:10:47 AM
Yep, good buy right there.Gday Kev.
Check the right side chassis rail around the steering box.
It'll be cracked, rusted or both for sure..... easy enough fix and they all do it.
Give it some decent plate thickness when ya do the repair.
So what s happening with the od Wolseley.
The wolseley will available for wedding/formal hire. Instead of the money going to myself,it will go into my fundraising to help the kids of Variety.A donation to charity so the car will still play its part.
Post by: Steffo1 on May 27, 2022, 09:36:10 AM
Post by: GeoffA on May 27, 2022, 07:39:22 PM
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on May 28, 2022, 04:31:29 AM
They had a rust problem in the plenum, but that one looks OK..... :cup:
Not just the ol spaghetti jets either, HQ and onwards in the Holden's, XA and onwards in the Fords.
You sort of expect, or at least hope, the designers would've considered those plenums would trap a bit of dirt and leaves and crap.
Post by: GeoffA on May 28, 2022, 06:55:22 AM
Not just the ol spaghetti jets either, HQ and onwards in the Holden's, XA and onwards in the Fords.
You sort of expect, or at least hope, the designers would've considered those plenums would trap a bit of dirt and leaves and crap.
Agreed.
Had an XB van for 13 years. The plenum wasn't a problem on mine.
The issue was crud from the road and the plenum got trapped behind the bottom/rear of the front guards.
Had a CM wagon for 13 years. The only rust in it was a couple of very small bubbles in the tail gate.
Have seen plenty of them with holes in the plenum though.
I regret selling both of them, but at the time had nowhere to keep them.
:cheers:
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on May 28, 2022, 07:29:18 AM
Agreed.
Had an XB van for 13 years. The plenum wasn't a problem on mine.
The issue was crud from the road and the plenum got trapped behind the bottom/rear of the front guards.
Had a CM wagon for 13 years. The only rust in it was a couple of very small bubbles in the tail gate.
Have seen plenty of them with holes in the plenum though.
I regret selling both of them, but at the time had nowhere to keep them.
:cheers:
I regret selling so many cars over time.
Hence, why the Cadillac and the Zephyr will never be sold during my lifetime.
Driving the Fleetwood, just puts me in happy place...... beautiful car.
I'm sure the Zeohyr will make me smile when its finished as well.... oh hell, it does now.
Post by: Steffo1 on May 28, 2022, 01:52:03 PM
Post by: Hairs on May 30, 2022, 10:12:44 AM
Post by: Hairs on June 01, 2022, 02:00:16 PM
Post by: Bird on June 01, 2022, 02:31:03 PM
Quote from: Hairs
Changed the Wipers on the 80 to J hook fittings, don't know why I didn't do it a few years ago.Started pricing new black rim protectors in 285's...
I think I went to sleep and woke up in another parallel universe like in the series Sliders... This one is nasty expensive...
Post by: Pottsy on June 01, 2022, 03:53:55 PM
Post by: Hairs on June 01, 2022, 03:59:50 PM
Good one.
Post by: MarkGU on June 03, 2022, 02:08:32 PM
Reckon we have earnt those smiles :cup:
Paid off our House Mortage today.
No more loan repayments 8)
Now to enjoy life a whole lot more >:D
Post by: Bird on June 03, 2022, 02:46:06 PM
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on June 03, 2022, 02:54:23 PM
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Reckon we have earnt those smiles :cup:
Paid off our House Mortage today.
No more loan repayments 8)
Now to enjoy life a whole lot more >:D
:cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup:
Post by: Steffo1 on June 03, 2022, 03:37:26 PM
Must be a great feeling mate... now all those extra sheckles .. what ya gonna do with it...
Didn't Mark just buy a 'Project Car'? ;D
Congratulations, Mark. It's a load off, hey!!
Post by: MarkGU on June 03, 2022, 04:53:26 PM
Must be a great feeling mate... now all those extra sheckles .. what ya gonna do with it...scaling back on the ridiculous long work hours for a start.
Post by: MarkGU on June 03, 2022, 05:15:52 PM
Didn't Mark just buy a 'Project Car'? ;Dcheers mate.
Congratulations, Mark. It's a load off, hey!!
Post by: GeoffA on June 03, 2022, 05:22:07 PM
:cheers:
Post by: Hairs on June 05, 2022, 06:18:08 PM
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Post by: Steffo1 on June 06, 2022, 08:20:08 AM
Post by: Hairs on June 06, 2022, 08:24:31 AM
The silence is deafening, Hairs! 8):)
Post by: alnjan on June 06, 2022, 09:48:28 AM
Post by: Kangaron on June 06, 2022, 10:24:43 AM
I'll sit back, sink a few coldies, surely someone will argue
No argument but how can that sticky mess/leak at the head of the turbine work it's way to the bottom and turn into a clean flow of oil.
Think photoshop may have been involved here.
Post by: Steffo1 on June 06, 2022, 11:15:31 AM
No argument but how can that sticky mess/leak at the head of the turbine work it's way to the bottom and turn into a clean flow of oil.
Think photoshop may have been involved here.
Two different photos for sure (look at the skies), but it doesn't change the fact.
Post by: Bird on June 06, 2022, 12:31:12 PM
No argument but how can that sticky mess/leak at the head of the turbine work it's way to the bottom and turn into a clean flow of oil.pouring oil outta them 20ltr drums is always a bitch and you spill a bit... :D
Think photoshop may have been involved here.
Post by: Kangaron on June 06, 2022, 02:18:40 PM
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Post by: Bird on June 06, 2022, 02:23:34 PM
Quote from: Kangaron
Maybe they should take the manufacturing contract away from Landrover.
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Post by: Steffo1 on June 06, 2022, 04:17:50 PM
Maybe they should take the manufacturing contract away from Landrover.
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Oi, you! ;D
Post by: Bird on June 06, 2022, 05:05:27 PM
Quote from: Steffo1
Oi, you! ;D
look at huge black oil stain under each one... :o :o :o
Post by: Bird on June 08, 2022, 11:38:32 AM
Post by: Hairs on June 08, 2022, 07:50:47 PM
It happens.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220608/b159df56d856d29a05a8b41fe13ac358.jpg)
Post by: Rodt on June 10, 2022, 07:58:05 AM
Didn't need to say anything just relished in walking around with a smug look on my face
Post by: Hairs on June 11, 2022, 03:21:37 PM
Walking into work (in NSW) Thursday morning and listening to all the locals imparting their knowledge ( ???) on why they were robbed in the SOO the night before.The Panther combination didn't gel, but that was only one part of it that didn't click.
Didn't need to say anything just relished in walking around with a smug look on my face
Qld were the better TEAM.
Post by: Hairs on June 11, 2022, 03:26:05 PM
Petrol pressure washer, 4800psi, pipe blaster nozzle, 30 meters of hose.
Concrete washer, 5 different jets, soap jet.
Works a treat, washed the eaves, gutters, Cruiser, Campers, work ute.
Very happy
Post by: Foo on June 11, 2022, 05:00:37 PM
Bought myself a new bit of kit,
Petrol pressure washer, 4800psi, pipe blaster nozzle, 30 meters of hose.
Concrete washer, 5 different jets, soap jet.
Works a treat, washed the eaves, gutters, Cruiser, Campers, work ute.
Very happy
Well where's the pic and how much, because I've considering doing this as part of a business venture for when I retire? ;)
:worthles:
Foo
Post by: Hairs on June 11, 2022, 06:14:41 PM
Well where's the pic and how much, because I've considering doing this as part of a business venture for when I retire? ;)Sorry :(
:worthles:
Foo
Link, only online.
https://www.edisons.com.au/jet-usa-4800psi-petrol-powered-high-pressure-washer-w-30m-hose-reach-and-drain-cleaner-cx630-gen-ii/#easytabs
$519 + $130 delivery(arrived within 24 hours)
Only until June 15th.
A few have them here, truck/earth moving, transport, for the dollars, they are very happy.
Doesn't come with 10-30W oil(520ml), manual is online, also, after filling with oil, pull start a few times with the ingnition off, to lubricate the internals.
Hope this helps.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220611/72a8f5ea12fea36099aea8d9acf1af2c.jpg)
Post by: Foo on June 11, 2022, 06:27:26 PM
Sorry :(
Link, only online.
https://www.edisons.com.au/jet-usa-4800psi-petrol-powered-high-pressure-washer-w-30m-hose-reach-and-drain-cleaner-cx630-gen-ii/#easytabs
$519 + $130 delivery(arrived within 24 hours)
Only until June 15th.
A few have them here, truck/earth moving, transport, for the dollars, they are very happy.
Doesn't come with 10-30W oil(520ml), manual is online, also, after filling with oil, pull start a few times with the ingnition off, to lubricate the internals.
Hope this helps.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220611/72a8f5ea12fea36099aea8d9acf1af2c.jpg)
Arh yes, this was one of the ones that I was looking at about 2mths ago, thanks. I have a bit more time and research yet, plus I need to get a new Ute sorted out before I do anything = maybe delivered by Christmas. :o ::)
Foo
Post by: Hairs on June 11, 2022, 06:47:54 PM
Good in ya, happy days.
Post by: Foo on June 11, 2022, 06:52:50 PM
Hmmm, A new ute, jealous as
Good in ya, happy days.
Not really, mine was stolen and written off >:( but thanks anyway. :)
Foo
Post by: Hairs on June 11, 2022, 07:31:25 PM
Not really, mine was stolen and written off >:( but thanks anyway. :)Sorry you've gone through that
Foo
When a blokes ability to earn an income is taken away from him through theft,
The penalties have to be harsher.
Hope you're moving forward,
Post by: Foo on June 11, 2022, 07:40:16 PM
Sorry you've gone through that
When a blokes ability to earn an income is taken away from him through theft,
The penalties have to be harsher.
Hope you're moving forward,
The Ute was just my get around car and carry my bikes to racing and any fun times in the bush. ;)
I would have preferred to not have been in this situation because I wanted to get to retirement and then get a new vehicle that would last me but some maggot had other ideas and yet to be caught. >:(
Foo
Post by: Hairs on June 13, 2022, 04:48:21 PM
I used the drain cleaning attachment today to clear about 20 meters of silted up 90mm storm water pipe today, from the recent floods, Sand, clay & some small rocks blocked the pipe.
It took about 90 minutes to clear it, it was pretty blocked.
It did it's job.
Post by: edz on June 15, 2022, 04:29:51 PM
Back story : Dad was wounded / returned to Australia and went back to war in a headquarters group to Morotai airbase ..
He and his mates would go to the aircraft dump and cut plexiglass out of the wrecks / shape and polish the plexiglass ..Then another mate that was a national newpaper cartoonist before the war would paint a scene of sorts and they would sell / trade the souveniers for beer money or what ever ..
The old man had a pillow case full of stuff stolen as he made his way home from the Islands in 1946 ..
Left with a small amount of Japanese invasion money, a wadd of photo's, Samurai sword and this plexiglass painting .
I was given the photo's, my eldest brother the painting and the second oldest brother the invasion money and sword ..
For years my oldest brother had said this piece was lost / or had been thrown out .. recent conversation mention of it came up and the piece now resides along with his Vietnam keepsakes ..Fisrt time on display since he came home .....
Post by: Hairs on June 15, 2022, 06:22:21 PM
Always is special when you come across, learn more about your history, family, and possessions are returned.
Being in contact again with my mother, she is now passing on information photos of her fathers time as a Grenadier Guard(I have is uniform, but not his Bear Hat), who served in WWII in the First & Eighth army for Britain.
Post by: GGV8Cruza on June 18, 2022, 09:08:49 AM
GG
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Post by: Bad Scott on June 18, 2022, 09:52:07 AM
Today is 10 years at Figurehead for me. A great company to work for with some great projects built. Can I retire with them??Long service leave ;D
GG
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Post by: prodigyrf on June 18, 2022, 10:52:39 PM
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/new-fossil-fuel-fan-obama-orders-2500-gallon-propane-storage-vacation-home
Post by: edz on June 26, 2022, 08:32:39 AM
Running empty the baby box has dropped nicely to -19.6 C air temp .....
Looking for all the camping bits and pieces atm at our place, is a bit like going back to prehistoric days ...... As a Hunter Gatherer . ;D
Post by: Bird on June 26, 2022, 11:10:18 AM
Fired up the baby Engel [ MD27 ] to check its all still working after the years of Big C Hibernation .. In Readiness as a Freezer for our Fraser Island trip next week .. First day / night in Tin Can Bay....... Then 14 days of Chairs millionaire beach front feet up Relaxation, watching the whales pass between the toes .. Ably assisted with a few frosty amber ales ...What the missus and kid are going to do to amuse themselves, I have No idea ;D 8) 8) m.SOunds awesome.. I'll just sit here in freezing melbourne dying of this flammin covid crap.... :(
Running empty the baby box has dropped nicely to -19.6 C air temp .....
Looking for all the camping bits and pieces atm at our place, is a bit like going back to prehistoric days ...... As a Hunter Gatherer . ;D
Post by: edz on June 26, 2022, 10:36:31 PM
Work in a Big C contact enviroment each week ..
Bacon sanga's for brekkie since the Big Con started and havent caught it once .
Post by: Bird on June 26, 2022, 11:27:20 PM
Need to eat Bacon sanga's for brekkie more often mate !..I got sick of the bacon and egg, and changed to ham n cheese... maybe thats the issue. :(
Work in a Big C contact enviroment each week ..
Bacon sanga's for brekkie since the Big Con started and havent caught it once .
Post by: edz on June 28, 2022, 07:25:09 PM
Smiling today after doing that Electrickery type stuff on the truck, Sofar it hasnt had a meltdown or caught fire ..Hell even the circuit breakers and fuses havent popped .. ;D ;D ;D
Post by: xcvator on June 28, 2022, 08:40:05 PM
^^^ Could be Birdman could be ...
Smiling today after doing that Electrickery type stuff on the truck, Sofar it hasnt had a meltdown or caught fire ..Hell even the circuit breakers and fuses havent popped .. ;D ;D ;D
Ah, but have you connected the electrickery power supply yet ?
Post by: edz on June 29, 2022, 12:25:15 AM
At some time O' clock AM tomorow hopefully all going well, the cheapy kings inverter will get a test run with the cappuchino pod machine ...Lets seee what that does to the Lectical things ..
Never used / soldered / heat shrinked so many connectors / breakers / fuses / cables as fat as fingers and leccy stuff ever ..
Usualy its a few bits of speaker wire twitched together and a few spade crimps ..
The things we do to make Wives happy ... Gotta have that Golden Cappuchino to start the day ...Yeeaaahhh ........ Naaaahhhh . not for me .
:cup: :cup: :cup: Bonus is the truck didnt burn to the ground overnight .. Inverter runs the the Coffee pod machine " YAAAAAAYYYYYY
Compressor is doing its thing and the 20+ yro Waeco is chilling at at a Frosty 3*C..
All without Magic smoke .... PHEWWWWWW big sigh of relief ;D Baby Engel tie downs to go ..
Lektrickery I got you by the Nads this time .
Post by: Fizzie on June 30, 2022, 07:32:12 AM
Lektrickery I got you by the Nads this time .
Careful saying things like that - it'll hear you :'( >:D
Post by: edz on July 03, 2022, 09:08:57 AM
Power usage / cycling should drop back a fair bit once they get filled with cold stuff and The cold settings can be reduced ..
Post by: Bird on July 06, 2022, 10:53:46 AM
With a line up of Jimmy Barnes, Missy Higgins, Kasey Chambers, Jon Stevens, Kate Ceberano, Richard Clapton and so many more we know you’ll all have an amazing time.
https://www.facebook.com/OutbackQueensland/photos/a.743354265698162/5628328157200724/ (https://www.facebook.com/OutbackQueensland/photos/a.743354265698162/5628328157200724/)
Post by: Steffo1 on July 10, 2022, 01:14:59 PM
Post by: Hairs on July 10, 2022, 06:36:43 PM
Post by: prodigyrf on July 11, 2022, 12:54:59 AM
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/this-is-what-can-happen-when-joe-biden-goes-off-script/ar-AAZpo86
although I reckon we're stuffed if Xi or Putin and Co have hacked his autocue and they're controlling the sock puppet.
Post by: Foo on July 11, 2022, 05:35:57 AM
Foo
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Post by: Fizzie on July 11, 2022, 07:57:16 AM
Hearing that wan.ker Kyrios was flogged.
When it was mentioned on TV last night, I said then it's more a case of which one do you want to lose the most ???
Truly great to see an Aussie in the Finals, but did it have to be him ??? :'( >:(
Post by: gronk on July 11, 2022, 09:37:08 AM
When it was mentioned on TV last night, I said then it's more a case of which one do you want to lose the most ???
Truly great to see an Aussie in the Finals, but did it have to be him ??? :'( >:(
Like him or hate him, he had the talent to beat Novak last night, but on the night it wasn’t to be. Some great shots by both of them.
The last 2 games, Kyrgios has been well behaved and the tennis has been good to watch.
Post by: Bird on July 11, 2022, 09:37:56 AM
Hearing that wan.ker Kyrios was flogged.(https://media0.giphy.com/media/26tOZ42Mg6pbTUPHW/giphy.gif)
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Post by: gronk on July 11, 2022, 10:11:50 AM
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Wouldn’t say he was flogged. I don’t really follow or watch tennis much, but I watched the last 2 games of his and all I saw was great tennis.
Wasted talent…for sure.
Post by: Fizzie on July 13, 2022, 09:31:38 AM
Here's another one for you ...
Just watch where you have your fingers! :o :o :o
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Post by: austastar on July 13, 2022, 10:26:19 AM
Cheers
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Post by: Bird on July 13, 2022, 10:29:33 AM
Just wrong in so many ways.I agree.. thats concrete not grass
Cheers
Post by: Fizzie on July 22, 2022, 04:44:45 PM
Finished watching the last episode last night, which was all about Scalextric.
At one point they had a shot of a pile of old slot cars - recognise anything? ;D
Post by: del97td on July 22, 2022, 09:07:27 PM
i'm assuming you mean the little red and white hatchback in centre
Post by: xcvator on July 22, 2022, 09:42:30 PM
yes saw that series went to a lot of trouble to get it right
i'm assuming you mean the little red and white hatchback in centre
Do you mean Brockies Torana , the red and white one ?
Post by: Fizzie on July 23, 2022, 07:19:29 AM
Surprised me a little that a British company would make a model of an Aussie racing car ???
Post by: NZMarkb on July 23, 2022, 07:21:41 AM
We taped a TV show a while back about the Hornby company, who've been making model trains, Airfix models & Scalextric slot-cars pretty well forever.
Finished watching the last episode last night, which was all about Scalextric.
At one point they had a shot of a pile of old slot cars - recognise anything? ;D
When I was a kid one of my dads best mates was the Australian importer for all these brands
We looked forward to Christmas as he would send us over a great big box of stuff that the boxes were cut or damaged
A great bloke RIP Graham
Post by: Mace on July 23, 2022, 04:17:21 PM
That's the one! ;D
Surprised me a little that a British company would make a model of an Aussie racing car ???
https://www.slotcar-today.com/en/notices/2022/03/scalextric-australian-exclusive-2022-9879.php (https://www.slotcar-today.com/en/notices/2022/03/scalextric-australian-exclusive-2022-9879.php)
As a Scalextric collector, they make about 12 new releases a year of Australian Vehicles.... :cheers:
Post by: Hairs on July 24, 2022, 05:48:16 PM
https://www.slotcar-today.com/en/notices/2022/03/scalextric-australian-exclusive-2022-9879.php (https://www.slotcar-today.com/en/notices/2022/03/scalextric-australian-exclusive-2022-9879.php)As a kid, early teenager(76), I had the JPS 6 wheeler F1 & a Porche Scalextric cars.
As a Scalextric collector, they make about 12 new releases a year of Australian Vehicles.... :cheers:
It was a big thing in Ballina, the old picture theater had 8 lane track.
Lismore, the 2LM/Squash courts held big meets.
Thanks for the memories.
Post by: MarkGU on July 24, 2022, 09:49:47 PM
Got our new Bash route for 2023 :cup:
Post by: Fizzie on July 25, 2022, 07:24:44 AM
Post by: Spada on July 25, 2022, 08:22:52 AM
What do the red & black dots both mean ???
at a guess, black is overnight stop & red is a checkpoint?
Post by: MarkGU on July 25, 2022, 09:46:46 AM
What do the red & black dots both mean ???Black dots are where we stay overnight & the red ones are the schools we visit and checkpoint.
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Post by: edz on August 06, 2022, 09:38:23 AM
Post by: Steffo1 on August 06, 2022, 09:57:56 AM
Post by: edz on August 06, 2022, 11:20:01 AM
Post by: Steffo1 on August 06, 2022, 11:55:58 AM
It's a top venue.
Post by: MarkGU on August 06, 2022, 12:30:20 PM
This is the NHVR (National Heavy Vehicle Regulator) with their new vehicles ready to raise some revenue for the government.
Betcha your left one when loaded,that this vehicle would be exceeding its rear axle weights.
Hypocrisy
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Post by: Bird on August 06, 2022, 02:21:19 PM
ya gotta love hypocrisy 8)apparently not
This is the NHVR (National Heavy Vehicle Regulator) with their new vehicles ready to raise some revenue for the government.
Betcha your left one when loaded,that this vehicle would be exceeding its rear axle weights.
Hypocrisy
(https://i.ibb.co/qxLKCmN/Capture.png) (https://ibb.co/V30RxMg)
(https://geojsonlint.com/)
http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=58285.msg1055832#msg1055832 (http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=58285.msg1055832#msg1055832)
Post by: Bird on August 06, 2022, 02:28:17 PM
“Perhaps I’ve explained myself poorly. His penis escaped out of the side of his shorts and he had to hold it because it wasn’t allowing him to run properly which is normal when your dongle is swinging from side to side,” the reporter said.
Post by: DandyD on August 07, 2022, 10:02:01 AM
ya gotta love hypocrisy 8)
This is the NHVR (National Heavy Vehicle Regulator) with their new vehicles ready to raise some revenue for the government.
Betcha your left one when loaded,that this vehicle would be exceeding its rear axle weights.
Hypocrisy
(https://i.ibb.co/qxLKCmN/Capture.png) (https://ibb.co/V30RxMg)
(https://geojsonlint.com/)
There’s a YouTube video about it now…
Is the NHVR ute legal, sensible, or both?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Twleivh7c (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Twleivh7c)
Post by: Bird on August 07, 2022, 10:12:54 AM
There’s a YouTube video about it now…and a Shit load of meme's.. LMAO
Is the NHVR ute legal, sensible, or both?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Twleivh7c (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Twleivh7c)
Post by: MarkGU on August 07, 2022, 10:47:54 AM
There’s a YouTube video about it now…That guy on the video makes good sense, However...............
Is the NHVR ute legal, sensible, or both?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Twleivh7c (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Twleivh7c)
Gravity will soon take over and its friend ol' crack in chassis will appear.
How many times have we seen here on this forum, utes with standard canopies bolted to them crack?Answer,too many.
Do as i say not as i do yet again from the authorities.
Post by: alnjan on August 07, 2022, 06:42:06 PM
Six Wheeler Conversions PL fixed it
Post by: Brij on August 07, 2022, 06:56:37 PM
There’s a YouTube video about it now…
Is the NHVR ute legal, sensible, or both?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Twleivh7c (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Twleivh7c)
Wow. What a storm in a tee cup.
Dimensions within legal limits of 60% overhang, and is 50% of wheelbase as per recomended factory maximums.
I can't image stretching wheelbase by 20mm via different springs being to hard.
Pretty sure I've seen plenty of tailshaft spacers advertised for lifted 4bys to prevent yoke coming to far out of transmission, and I can't recall howthe shocks are mounted but can't image to much of an issue.
And trying to compare with the mods allowed, or not allowed under VSB6......?
There is a heap of different rules between light and heavy vehicles as far as mods are concerned, why single out this mod?
The only real issue is mass, and just because the body is quite large doesn't mean it will be full, or that the heavy items will be stored ar rear of body.
The heaviest items are probably portable scales. Old ones used to weigh 18kg each, and VicRoads used to carry a set of 6, so 108kg, most likely stored right at front of body. More modern scal3s probably lighter.
What else are they going to carry ?
Height stick, tape measure, witchs hats.............
All in all they probably carry substantially less weight any of us would take on a weekend away.
And no, not trying to stick up for NHVR. I don't think a day goes by were someone there or some rule is trying to spoil my day. I have to keep telling myself if it wasn't for all their bearucratic bull I'd be out of a job >:D
Post by: DandyD on August 08, 2022, 06:42:14 PM
Practical ...probably not ...Character 100% ;D
That would have been a worthy contender for the late lamented Pirate 4x4 Big Pink Truck award.
Post by: DandyD on August 08, 2022, 06:58:07 PM
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I might steal this.
I retired at the end of September last year. My old employer has just asked me if I would like to come back.
Post by: Fizzie on August 09, 2022, 08:02:30 AM
:cheers:
Post by: Bird on August 09, 2022, 09:57:09 AM
I dunno ??? - monthly contract at half your previous hours & double the pay ... ;D >:Dagree.. it'd be on YOUR terms :D
:cheers:
Post by: DandyD on August 09, 2022, 10:13:41 AM
I’m too busy to go back to work. :)
Post by: Steffo1 on August 09, 2022, 10:37:30 AM
I dunno ??? - monthly contract at half your previous hours & double the pay ... ;D >:D
:cheers:
I tried that and got twice the workload of when I was full time. Also, the 'Agreed Hours' became a bit blurred.
I basically had to retire again!
Post by: gronk on August 09, 2022, 11:51:31 AM
I’m too busy to go back to work. :)
Plus it’s over rated !!
Post by: Rhojef on August 09, 2022, 12:34:44 PM
Best thing I have done is bring with me an attitude that I will do the best I can with what you give me but I cannot perform miracles.
As a supervisor on civil sites it has made life a lot easier.
And I'm actually enjoying it after the break.
Post by: Fizzie on August 09, 2022, 01:31:38 PM
I’m too busy to go back to work. :)
Same as everybody that has ever retired! ;D
Post by: DandyD on August 09, 2022, 04:44:47 PM
I tried that and got twice the workload of when I was full time. Also, the 'Agreed Hours' became a bit blurred.
I basically had to retire again!
The place I worked has form for that. I saw too many colleagues go part time only to end up effectively working full time for half the pay.
What doesn’t help is that there are no set hours. You are expected to do whatever hours are necessary to get the job done. If you like to do a job well, you can end up working lots of hours over and above, and I think that would be the case here. The bloke that took over from me seems to have made a bit of a balls up that would need un-ballsing.
Post by: DandyD on August 09, 2022, 04:48:58 PM
Best thing I have done is bring with me an attitude that I will do the best I can with what you give me but I cannot perform miracles.
There is that, I suppose. I don’t need the job, so would likely be a bit more forthright in my opinions. Which could be refreshing. :laugh:
Post by: Troopy_03 on August 10, 2022, 09:56:29 AM
There is that, I suppose. I don’t need the job, so would likely be a bit more forthright in my opinions. Which could be refreshing. :laugh:
I had that exact scenario a few years ago. Applied for a job, maintaining taxi communications and control systems. When I went for the interview they offered minimum wage, had barely adequate facilities to perform my job, and wanted me to be on standby 7 nights a week, for no extra money unless I got called out. They offered double bubble for the times I would be called out, but considering I lived 45Km from where the office was, it was pointless. The boss, doing the interview said he needed an answer straight away, because they had another applicant who was keen to take the job, and also had excellent technical skill.
I just stood up and said "Well best you put the other guy on, because he obviously desperately needs a job" end of interview.
Post by: edz on August 11, 2022, 09:31:43 AM
Retest before being able to return to work as per instruction ..
Buzzers n Bells Flashing lights
" Positive " test " positive " test Looks like another week of no worky ..
I can just see the face of the head honcho's starting the grimace and foul up with reading the news ..
Waiting for the phone call ;D
Post by: Fizzie on August 11, 2022, 11:24:16 AM
The big Covid stay at home,
That was me the last 2 weeks :'(
You pick it up on Fraser, Edz?
But one thing about being stuck at home, is that that CT will be going great guns, wouldn't it? >:D
Post by: Fizzie on August 11, 2022, 11:28:32 AM
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/cooler-keg-the-bar-experience-you-take-with-you (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/cooler-keg-the-bar-experience-you-take-with-you)
2 x 228 oz kegs = 2 x 6.7l, so only ~30 schooners though! :-\
Hardly worth the effort! ;D >:D
Post by: Bird on August 11, 2022, 11:38:32 AM
(http://www.martinevansauctions.com/uploads/1/9/0/3/19038771/berringa-53_orig.jpg)
(http://www.martinevansauctions.com/uploads/1/9/0/3/19038771/berringa-30.jpg)
lots more
http://www.martinevansauctions.com/sunday-21st-august-2022---berringa.html (http://www.martinevansauctions.com/sunday-21st-august-2022---berringa.html)
Post by: Fizzie on August 11, 2022, 04:51:31 PM
https://www.facebook.com/reel/838735010426885 (https://www.facebook.com/reel/838735010426885)
"Interesting" idea :-\
Post by: edz on August 11, 2022, 05:55:39 PM
That was me the last 2 weeks :'(
You pick it up on Fraser, Edz?
But one thing about being stuck at home, is that that CT will be going great guns, wouldn't it? >:D
Nahh Fraser was good, Picked up the muck from one of a thousand grubs that go through my work each day coughing and spluttering ..camper trailer what camper trailer ;D ;D cant rush thes things Fizz ;D
Post by: Fizzie on August 12, 2022, 08:03:49 AM
Picked up the muck from one of a thousand grubs that go through my work each day coughing and spluttering
Had to go to Coles at the local shopping centre yesterday. Apart from me, I don't actually remember seeing another mask in the place ??? :'( >:(
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..camper trailer what camper trailer
You know, that pile of rusty bits & pieces sitting buried by weeds out in the middle of the front yard! >:D
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;D ;D cant rush thes things Fizz ;D
Your just trying to lay claim to Keith's title! ;D >:D
Post by: edz on August 14, 2022, 01:56:11 PM
Post by: Bird on August 15, 2022, 06:32:55 PM
https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/social/aussie-mma-fighter-viktor-lyall-walks-through-viral-self-defence-video/news-story/8fb1ef327104dea0945d9fc314f83da4 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/social/aussie-mma-fighter-viktor-lyall-walks-through-viral-self-defence-video/news-story/8fb1ef327104dea0945d9fc314f83da4)
Post by: OldPaj on August 15, 2022, 06:57:20 PM
hhaahahaahahahhahahahhahahahaahhaahahah
https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/social/aussie-mma-fighter-viktor-lyall-walks-through-viral-self-defence-video/news-story/8fb1ef327104dea0945d9fc314f83da4 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/social/aussie-mma-fighter-viktor-lyall-walks-through-viral-self-defence-video/news-story/8fb1ef327104dea0945d9fc314f83da4)
They will see that, be embarrassed, lodge a complaint with Police, and the MMA fighter will be charged.
Oh that right, its QLD not Vic.
Post by: edz on August 16, 2022, 11:04:16 AM
hhaahahaahahahhahahahhahahahaahhaahahah
https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/social/aussie-mma-fighter-viktor-lyall-walks-through-viral-self-defence-video/news-story/8fb1ef327104dea0945d9fc314f83da4 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/social/aussie-mma-fighter-viktor-lyall-walks-through-viral-self-defence-video/news-story/8fb1ef327104dea0945d9fc314f83da4)
This sums it up .. :cup:
https://youtu.be/OLtMeQTxXSQ (https://youtu.be/OLtMeQTxXSQ)
Post by: MarkGU on August 22, 2022, 05:31:41 PM
Finally left the highway work( just over 30 years interstate) and now working for a local earth moving company. :cup:
So good not to work weekends and home every night eating at my own dinner table. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Post by: GeoffA on August 22, 2022, 06:32:27 PM
A great move for your whole family.
:cheers:
Post by: Champin on August 22, 2022, 07:28:09 PM
What made me smile today?Good on you Mark. Welcome to the life of normal people. I gave away interstate about 15 odd years ago. Like you say, it's good to get your weekends back and be able to have a beer at night. All the best with your new job.
Finally left the highway work( just over 30 years interstate) and now working for a local earth moving company. :cup:
So good not to work weekends and home every night eating at my own dinner table. ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: MarkGU on August 22, 2022, 07:28:30 PM
Congrats Mark. :cup:cheers mate,a very welcomed change.
A great move for your whole family.
:cheers:
Post by: Robbo on August 22, 2022, 07:33:30 PM
Cheers
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Post by: MarkGU on August 22, 2022, 07:35:36 PM
Well done Mark. Enjoy the next new chapter of your lifes journey.i most certainly will mate.I will ring you later in the week for a catch up :cup:
Cheers
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Post by: Steffo1 on August 22, 2022, 07:49:38 PM
Post by: MarkGU on August 22, 2022, 08:12:36 PM
Good to read, Mark. Time to wind down, mate.30 + years on the highway............. now hand it over to the younger blokes.
Post by: Bird on August 23, 2022, 10:08:16 AM
Quote from: MarkGU
Finally left the highway work( just over 30 years interstate) and now working for a local earth moving company. :cup:
So good not to work weekends and home every night eating at my own dinner table. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Its funny... sometimes i sit here thinking I'd love to go back on the road again... Different places, different people etc..
.. then I see traffic and I'm cured again...
Post by: Bird on August 24, 2022, 04:14:27 PM
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/i-put-my-head-down-to-get-a-breath-a-moment-plucked-from-a-bushfire-gains-immortality-20220805-p5b7ha.html (https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/i-put-my-head-down-to-get-a-breath-a-moment-plucked-from-a-bushfire-gains-immortality-20220805-p5b7ha.html)
Post by: prodigyrf on August 31, 2022, 12:44:10 PM
https://www.msn.com/en-au/lifestyle/smart-living/shoppers-shocked-by-vintage-kmart-advertisement-selling-50-shotguns/ar-AA11if7w
Post by: Bird on August 31, 2022, 02:10:32 PM
Before the world went crazy-
https://www.msn.com/en-au/lifestyle/smart-living/shoppers-shocked-by-vintage-kmart-advertisement-selling-50-shotguns/ar-AA11if7w
Blackown? Merrylands? Fairfield? That would be nothing out of the ordinary out there... probably get the same at the local fish and chip shop
Post by: Fizzie on September 01, 2022, 08:07:53 AM
Before the world went crazy-
Good to see that their reporting is still as good as ever ::) >:(
A "Stirling 15 .22 magnum bold action" is NOT a shotgun, although, strangely enough, the "Boito single barrel 410G shotgun" is! ;D
& I might just jump in the TARDIS & pop back to clean the shop out of .22 ammo at $1.12 / box of 50 :'(
Post by: GGV8Cruza on September 03, 2022, 08:56:14 AM
GG
Post by: Fizzie on September 04, 2022, 07:08:02 AM
Post by: Pottsy on September 04, 2022, 11:50:38 AM
Post by: westvic on September 04, 2022, 06:15:30 PM
What a great Fathers Day, number two daughter announced the expected arrival of our 5th grandchild Apr\May next year. :cup:Very nice :cup:
Post by: GeoffA on September 04, 2022, 06:26:05 PM
Wonderful news for your family.
:cheers:
Post by: plusnq on September 04, 2022, 06:31:55 PM
Post by: Fizzie on September 05, 2022, 07:26:38 AM
Post by: Fizzie on September 05, 2022, 07:33:30 AM
That was the first time that I'd seen that there's also a hanging warning barrier before you get to it, so anybody who's ever driven into it has already had an all-mighty clang on the roof of their truck, which they've ignored! ::) :o
Post by: Bird on September 05, 2022, 08:59:00 AM
Quote from: Fizzie
Watching DCA yesterday & they have film of Montague Street Bridge in Melbourne (https://howmanydayssincemontaguestreetbridgehasbeenhit.com/ (https://howmanydayssincemontaguestreetbridgehasbeenhit.com/)) claiming it's latest victim https://youtu.be/N7C-BJclmwM?t=59 (https://youtu.be/N7C-BJclmwM?t=59) ::) - as always NSFW or Family! ;D
That was the first time that I'd seen that there's also a hanging warning barrier before you get to it, so anybody who's ever driven into it has already had an all-mighty clang on the roof of their truck, which they've ignored! ::) :o
I'm not sure why in the last 15 years they haven't lowered the road a few ft but not make it a 'bucket' to fill with water..
Post by: Fizzie on September 05, 2022, 11:58:01 AM
I'm not sure why in the last 15 years they haven't lowered the road a few ft but not make it a 'bucket' to fill with water..
Was doing an Army Course forever ago, & chatting to a Cavalry tankie, who was telling us a story concerning Holsworthy Barracks in Sydney.
The Base is on both sides of the railway line, with a public road crossing between the two sides, under a railway bridge, which is marked as "5.2"m clearance (don't remember the exact number, but something like that). APCs use the road all the time, & their tracks are always chewing the bitumen up, so Main Roads come out regularly, give it another spray & bill Army appropriately.
This particular time, the vehicles were going on Exercise & being moved on transporters, rather than driving themselves, & this bloke had a high-roof Command Vehicle on the back of his truck. Convoy moves out & all is good till he goes to drive under the bridge & Crunch!!!
Naturally, much yelling & screaming ensued, with a lot of it being directed at him for not knowing his vehicle height, ignoring the bridge height warning signs & so on. When he could finally get a word in, he pointed out that he had checked his max. height before leaving & it was exactly 5m, & proved it by climbing up with a tape measure.
Attention then turned to the bridge itself & they put a tape on that to find that it was also exactly 5m! 20+ years of resurfacing the road had added .2m of height to it, but nobody had ever thought to remeasure the clearance height on the bridge ::) >:D
Post by: Hairs on September 06, 2022, 05:52:17 PM
https://youtube.com/shorts/i0H5nFRPzRQ?feature=share (https://youtube.com/shorts/i0H5nFRPzRQ?feature=share)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Bird on September 07, 2022, 04:10:53 PM
Kyrgios LOST! :D :D :D
Post by: Bad Scott on September 07, 2022, 06:18:11 PM
made me smile?Made me laugh
Kyrgios LOST! :D :D :D
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Post by: austastar on September 07, 2022, 07:37:54 PM
Very poor sportsmanship.
Wait.
Perhaps he is not a sportsman, could he be an overly paid proffesional entertainer then?
Cheers
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Post by: gronk on September 07, 2022, 07:58:48 PM
Hi,
Very poor sportsmanship.
Wait.
Perhaps he is not a sportsman, could he be an overly paid proffesional entertainer then?
Cheers
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1st blowup for a few tournaments…he’s getting better.
Some don’t like him, but if you watch the actual games, he has it all to beat anybody….when his head is screwed on !!
Post by: austastar on September 07, 2022, 08:06:18 PM
The only competitive sport I've ever been involved in was small bore rifleshooting.
Behaviour like as shown on tv, on a range, would have swift repercussions.
Cheers
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Post by: Bad Scott on September 07, 2022, 08:14:47 PM
on a range, would have swift repercussions.
Cheers
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Is the slogan “we don’t call 000”🤔
Post by: prodigyrf on September 08, 2022, 11:11:48 PM
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/local-news/vancouver-is-getting-one-of-the-first-electric-firetrucks-in-the-world-4765500
Post by: MarkGU on September 10, 2022, 05:59:45 PM
Chelsea's U15 Football side made it thru to the Grand Final today, beating Casino 32 to 28. The score was level until on of our girls crossed the line just after the full time siren. :cup:
They play Marist Bros next Saturday................... GO THE LOWER CLARENCE MAGPIES!!!!
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Post by: Steffo1 on September 11, 2022, 01:07:15 PM
Post by: MarkGU on September 11, 2022, 02:17:58 PM
How good for both you and Chels that you are able to now get to these weekend events. :cheers:Life changing mate.
Post by: Fizzie on September 12, 2022, 06:46:47 AM
Do we have a What Makes You Feel Old thread ??? >:D
Post by: Steffo1 on September 12, 2022, 08:21:08 AM
Son 2, R, having his 21st on Saturday! ;D
Do we have a What Makes You Feel Old thread ??? >:D
Just go to the "Trip Reports" section, Fizzie.................................Oh, hang on! ;D
Congratulations to Son 2.
Post by: Fizzie on September 13, 2022, 12:30:40 PM
_____________________________
In case you are having a rough day, here’s a stress management technique that has been recommended in all the latest psychological journals. The funny thing is that it really does work and will make you smile:
1. Picture yourself lying on your belly on a warm rock that hangs out over a crystal clear stream.
2. Picture yourself with both your hands in the cool running water.
3. Birds are sweetly singing in the cool mountain air.
4. No one knows your secret place.
5. You are in total seclusion from that hectic place called the World.
6. The soothing sound of a gentle waterfall fills the air with a cascade of
serenity.
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7. The water is so clear you can make out the face of the Greens voter you are holding underwater.
See, it worked.
You’re smiling.
You feel better already.
:cup:
Post by: prodigyrf on September 14, 2022, 12:39:27 AM
If you were wanting an urgent copy of your birth certificate for a passport forget it as there's a queue of Megans a mile long wanting to change their name to Karen.
Post by: prodigyrf on September 19, 2022, 11:55:14 AM
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/politics/conservatives-blast-martha-s-vineyard-for-leftist-hypocrisy-after-deporting-illegal-immigrants-from-island/ar-AA11XMs4
Ouch!!!
Post by: Hairs on September 22, 2022, 10:53:22 AM
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Bird on September 22, 2022, 11:54:05 AM
;):cup: :cup:
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Post by: prodigyrf on September 26, 2022, 11:00:39 PM
Post by: edz on September 26, 2022, 11:10:48 PM
Post by: Bird on September 27, 2022, 10:44:49 AM
Uhh ohhh insert homer simpson " Dohh" .. ;D ;D ;D https://www.facebook.com/100063668492012/videos/819552835964375/?fs=e&s=m (https://www.facebook.com/100063668492012/videos/819552835964375/?fs=e&s=m)and was pissed as a fart too!
Post by: edz on September 28, 2022, 10:48:12 AM
Forget KFC for finger licking good, Cinnamon sugar DIY Churros takes the win ;D Vid for you get the idea.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LN-C1Ib5WBY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LN-C1Ib5WBY)
Post by: Steffo1 on September 28, 2022, 05:54:35 PM
Post by: Bird on September 28, 2022, 06:13:20 PM
Quote from: Steffo1
Who is guilty?
several times the night before race day running out of time to put the old girl back together.. :cup: :cup: :cup:
Post by: NZMarkb on September 29, 2022, 03:02:04 AM
several times the night before race day running out of time to put the old girl back together.. :cup: :cup: :cup:
I worked with a Pom years ago that told me
He had his sidecar rig strung up above his kitchen on pullies because he had no garage
He'd just lower it down to work on it and then hoist it up again
His Mrs didn't mind because she was his swinger (I didn't want to ask 8) )
Post by: Rhojef on September 29, 2022, 09:42:07 AM
Problem was when the whole thing was back up and running it wouldn't fit through the door.
Gave him heaps for a long time over that one.
Post by: jclures on September 29, 2022, 11:18:39 AM
Post by: Hairs on October 02, 2022, 06:16:58 PM
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Bird on October 05, 2022, 11:48:28 AM
https://www.motor1.com/news/614016/cop-elantra-n-owner-stock-exhaust-loud/ (https://www.motor1.com/news/614016/cop-elantra-n-owner-stock-exhaust-loud/)
Post by: edz on October 05, 2022, 09:10:24 PM
Post by: Bird on October 05, 2022, 09:46:02 PM
Typical " I am god, I am the law " Yanky Cop .. Dealt with a few here too over the years ..Apparently he still cant drive his brand new car thats too loud.... lol
Post by: Bird on October 06, 2022, 10:41:37 AM
https://www.motorclassica.com.au/display-concours-vehicles?&sortby=title%20asc&page=6&searchgroup=80B2919E-vehicles (https://www.motorclassica.com.au/display-concours-vehicles?&sortby=title%20asc&page=6&searchgroup=80B2919E-vehicles)
Post by: speewa158 on October 06, 2022, 12:59:41 PM
Post by: VKPrado on October 06, 2022, 01:52:13 PM
Sneezed today , spat out my teeth , bent down to pick them up only to bit myself on the knee . :'(
;D ;D ;D
Post by: Bird on October 06, 2022, 02:36:47 PM
Quote from: speewa158
Sneezed today , spat out my teeth , bent down to pick them up only to bit myself on the knee . :'(
My god... hes alive!
Post by: Hairs on October 06, 2022, 03:47:48 PM
Sneezed today , spat out my teeth , bent down to pick them up only to bit myself on the knee . :'(AHAHAHA :)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221006/3f998278b08bd509bd058918ccd89be6.jpg)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Pottsy on October 09, 2022, 05:57:11 PM
All lucky to have survived.
Post by: Harbourmaster on October 09, 2022, 06:47:17 PM
Post by: Pottsy on October 09, 2022, 07:00:04 PM
Just seen that on the news Pottsy, good on him but what happened to the Lad that was rescued we thought it would have been good to have some input from him.He has grown into a fine young bloke, he, his partner and child sauntered into Port Lincoln police station probably six years ago and met with John out of the blue only three months before John retired from the Police Force.
I knew the bloke who made and maintained the trash racks that they were on, so I got one from him and laminated a board with the press clippings put it under glass and turned the rack into a coffeee table which he still has in his lounge. John knew this was going to be on the news tonight but declined the offer of an interview, it brings back many emotions. We are all very proud of him.
Post by: MarkGU on October 09, 2022, 08:57:13 PM
https://fb.watch/g2ogHRP37p/ (https://fb.watch/g2ogHRP37p/)
Post by: Harbourmaster on October 10, 2022, 07:19:32 PM
Post by: Bird on October 10, 2022, 07:32:45 PM
Thanks Pottsy that makes it a better story IMOAgree 100%
Post by: Hairs on October 16, 2022, 03:59:20 PM
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Steffo1 on October 16, 2022, 04:22:45 PM
Post by: Hairs on October 16, 2022, 05:41:33 PM
:)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: MarkGU on October 16, 2022, 05:50:08 PM
Our oldest, Laura, Took out first place in the Overall Steer section at the Casino show. :cup:
They ( Maclean high school) took out the first two places in the junior judging section with 4 out of the 6 finalists were from Maclean High School.
The kids are over the moon with all their hard work thru the year starting to pay off.
Next week they are off to Lismore and in 5 week time heading to Tamworth.
We are all proud of the way they conducted themselves :cheers:
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The pic above is her Grand champion steer for Casino show 2022.
Post by: Pottsy on October 16, 2022, 05:56:47 PM
Post by: prodigyrf on October 20, 2022, 10:14:19 PM
Well done to both “Henry” and “Laura” on your respective awards. :cup: :cup:+1 but I fear they have bigger challenges ahead of them-
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/world/new-zealand-farmers-protest-world-s-first-livestock-burp-tax/ar-AA13aECg
First they came for the plant food and now the plant eating food. As the famous man said- You know it makes sense.
Post by: Pottsy on October 22, 2022, 07:45:46 AM
Post by: nab on October 23, 2022, 01:12:00 AM
Post by: MarkGU on October 23, 2022, 06:48:23 AM
Our Maclean high school cattle show team kids ( all 28 of them) did themselves so very proud with some outstanding results this week at the North Coast National at Lismore show.
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My daughter with her Supreme class Steer champion and reserve Steer champion in show :cup:
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Our school Class Heifer champion Speckle Park
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Our Maclean High School Cattle Show Team with the cattle judge.
We are so very proud of these guys who not only came home with 17 ribbons for the week, but took out the best school show team ( there were 14 schools showing cattle) and also took out Reserve Grand champion in show, for which in the North Coast Nationls history had never been done by any school until this weekend !!! This means they actually beat alot of breeders who do this for a living.
Every school kid from every school did an exceptional representing their schools and i think the future of agriculture is in good hands judging by the way they conducted themselves and the high level of support these kids are getting.
Post by: Steffo1 on October 23, 2022, 07:26:34 AM
A big smile ? you betcha :cup:
Our Maclean high school cattle show team kids ( all 28 of them) did themselves so very proud with some outstanding results this week at the North Coast National at Lismore show.
(https://i.ibb.co/4fK7kQ6/Capture.png) (https://imgbb.com/)
(https://i.ibb.co/7ytLpsS/Capture.png) (https://ibb.co/cThV84y)
My daughter with her Supreme class Steer champion and reserve Steer champion in show :cup:
(https://i.ibb.co/3FbjPWp/Capture.png) (https://ibb.co/wQqP2CS)
(https://i.ibb.co/CtQPJBV/Capture.png) (https://ibb.co/n0jP3rQ)
Our school Class Heifer champion Speckle Park
(https://i.ibb.co/hgYHQ64/Capture.png) (https://ibb.co/nwPfdGY)
Our Maclean High School Cattle Show Team with the cattle judge.
We are so very proud of these guys who not only came home with 17 ribbons for the week, but took out the best school show team ( there were 14 schools showing cattle) and also took out Reserve Grand champion in show, for which in the North Coast Nationls history had never been done by any school until this weekend !!! This means they actually beat alot of breeders who do this for a living.
Every school kid from every school did an exceptional representing their schools and i think the future of agriculture is in good hands judging by the way they conducted themselves and the high level of support these kids are getting.
"Reserve grand champion in show", to a school!! There's something you won't see too often! :cup:
Post by: Foo on October 23, 2022, 07:50:13 AM
Foo
Post by: Bird on October 26, 2022, 08:37:15 AM
https://www.endgamblingads.org.au/ (https://www.endgamblingads.org.au/)
https://www.agr.org.au/ (https://www.agr.org.au/)
Post by: Hairs on October 30, 2022, 08:24:03 PM
Funny Shit.
Facebook just jailed me, for quoting in an Australian group.
They asked, Quote a line from an Australian comedy, that most won't get.
I relied, "Bloody Wogs, coming here taking our jobs"
Boom I'm gone for 24 hours.
Edit, FB, It is a hate speech.
I'm a bad boy, so I get banned, but as a moderater of a couple of Groups, I can still approve/reject posts. ;)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Steffo1 on November 04, 2022, 08:00:05 PM
Post by: Bird on November 07, 2022, 10:34:04 AM
Comments: (and the follow ups)
What cheeses me off is how soap bars have sneakily been reduced in size over years from around 125g down to as little as 85g.
These days by the time you get down to washing your butt the cake disappears, making you wonder where it went...
PS.. that burger looks like Shit
Post by: Bird on November 07, 2022, 10:48:19 AM
An Australian man has been charged by police after driving a light plane down the street and parking it at a pub while he went inside for a beer.
Police in Newman, Western Australia said the 37-year-old man endangered the life, health and safety of residents.
The man had allegedly bought the wingless Beechcraft two-seater aircraft from a private residence and was taking it home when he stopped for a drink.
The engine had been left running making it a danger, police said.
Local residents were amused to see the sight of a plane parked outside a well-known local spot.
"On the way back through town... here's a plane parked outside the Purple Pub," Newman resident Beau Woolcock told ABC radio.
"Even more special was seeing one of the local coppers poking his head in the door of the plane looking like he was asking for a licence."
However, police said the incident endangered the lives of local residents as the propeller was left spinning.
"Kids were coming home from school. It could have been very ugly. All he needed was one gust of wind ... because without the wings, it's not stable," said Newman police sergeant Mark McKenzie
"People think it was a bit of a laugh but it was very dangerous and we're not very happy with it."
(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/mcs/media/images/78710000/jpg/_78710200_141103newmanplaneincidentcharge(2).jpg)
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-29876001 (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-29876001)
Post by: Bird on November 08, 2022, 08:59:17 AM
Four hundred and fifty seven problem. Apparently keeps getting removed from Twitter/Tiksomething/faceplant as its flagged as racism... LMAO!!!!
Driver allegedly travels 10km with tyres missing: Ron Finemore Transport investigates
(https://bigrigs.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/driverinvestigated-1024x683.jpg)
https://www.facebook.com/AustralianDashcam/videos/818767286051763 (https://www.facebook.com/AustralianDashcam/videos/818767286051763)
https://bigrigs.com.au/index.php/2022/11/07/driver-allegedly-travels-10km-with-tyres-missing-ron-finemore-transport-investigates/ (https://bigrigs.com.au/index.php/2022/11/07/driver-allegedly-travels-10km-with-tyres-missing-ron-finemore-transport-investigates/)
Post by: NZMarkb on November 08, 2022, 09:30:18 AM
Foo will get a smile outta this
Four hundred and fifty seven problems. APparently keeps gettin removed from Twitter/Tiksomething/faceplant as its flagged as racism... LMAO!!!!
Driver allegedly travels 10km with tyres missing: Ron Finemore Transport investigates
(https://bigrigs.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/driverinvestigated-1024x683.jpg)
https://www.facebook.com/AustralianDashcam/videos/818767286051763 (https://www.facebook.com/AustralianDashcam/videos/818767286051763)
https://bigrigs.com.au/index.php/2022/11/07/driver-allegedly-travels-10km-with-tyres-missing-ron-finemore-transport-investigates/ (https://bigrigs.com.au/index.php/2022/11/07/driver-allegedly-travels-10km-with-tyres-missing-ron-finemore-transport-investigates/)
Must of been busy on his phone :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Post by: Bird on November 08, 2022, 12:01:49 PM
Quote from: NZMarkb
Must of been busy on his phone :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
wonder how many clients they just lost LOL
Post by: xcvator on November 08, 2022, 01:42:11 PM
Foo will get a smile outta this
Four hundred and fifty seven problem. Apparently keeps getting removed from Twitter/Tiksomething/faceplant as its flagged as racism... LMAO!!!!
Driver allegedly travels 10km with tyres missing: Ron Finemore Transport investigates
(https://bigrigs.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/driverinvestigated-1024x683.jpg)
https://www.facebook.com/AustralianDashcam/videos/818767286051763 (https://www.facebook.com/AustralianDashcam/videos/818767286051763)
https://bigrigs.com.au/index.php/2022/11/07/driver-allegedly-travels-10km-with-tyres-missing-ron-finemore-transport-investigates/ (https://bigrigs.com.au/index.php/2022/11/07/driver-allegedly-travels-10km-with-tyres-missing-ron-finemore-transport-investigates/)
Racial prejudice :-* :angel:
Post by: Bird on November 08, 2022, 01:55:06 PM
Racial prejudice :-* :angel:imagine the show at night from behind of sparks/tyres/rims flying out :D :D :D
Post by: Hairs on November 08, 2022, 05:46:35 PM
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: MDS69 on November 08, 2022, 07:56:58 PM
old but gold!
An Australian man has been charged by police after driving a light plane down the street and parking it at a pub while he went inside for a beer.
Police in Newman, Western Australia said the 37-year-old man endangered the life, health and safety of residents.
The man had allegedly bought the wingless Beechcraft two-seater aircraft from a private residence and was taking it home when he stopped for a drink.
The engine had been left running making it a danger, police said.
Local residents were amused to see the sight of a plane parked outside a well-known local spot.
"On the way back through town... here's a plane parked outside the Purple Pub," Newman resident Beau Woolcock told ABC radio.
"Even more special was seeing one of the local coppers poking his head in the door of the plane looking like he was asking for a licence."
However, police said the incident endangered the lives of local residents as the propeller was left spinning.
"Kids were coming home from school. It could have been very ugly. All he needed was one gust of wind ... because without the wings, it's not stable," said Newman police sergeant Mark McKenzie
"People think it was a bit of a laugh but it was very dangerous and we're not very happy with it."
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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-29876001 (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-29876001)
A couple of years ago a guy landed a chopper on the grass outside maccas in Rouse Hill to pick up his order. This happened about 3km as the crow flies from my place. If you click the link below and see the traffic in the background that is Windsor Rd😳
https://www.9news.com.au/national/pilot-lands-helicopter-to-collect-mcdonalds-order-in-sydney/35bd7ce1-632e-495c-9d1e-a977e8ce4ea7
Post by: Foo on November 10, 2022, 07:04:24 AM
Foo will get a smile outta thisWhen I first saw this on the weekend, I knew who was driving it, because they don't care or have any idea about what they are doing and that's just a fun fact fact.
Four hundred and fifty seven problem. Apparently keeps getting removed from Twitter/Tiksomething/faceplant as its flagged as racism... LMAO!!!!
Driver allegedly travels 10km with tyres missing: Ron Finemore Transport investigates
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https://www.facebook.com/AustralianDashcam/videos/818767286051763 (https://www.facebook.com/AustralianDashcam/videos/818767286051763)
https://bigrigs.com.au/index.php/2022/11/07/driver-allegedly-travels-10km-with-tyres-missing-ron-finemore-transport-investigates/ (https://bigrigs.com.au/index.php/2022/11/07/driver-allegedly-travels-10km-with-tyres-missing-ron-finemore-transport-investigates/)
Foo
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Post by: Bird on November 10, 2022, 09:16:30 AM
Quote from: Foo
When I first saw this on the weekend, I knew who was driving it, because they don't care or have any idea about what they are doing and that's just a fun fact fact.
but they are cheap
Post by: Hairs on November 12, 2022, 02:30:28 PM
Haven't seen Kev for a few years.
A sausage sambo, a chat, met some other 80 owners from Coffs.
A couple of raffle tickets, And bugger me I score a set of Black Duck seat covers for my old 80. :)
Ya gotta be happy with that.
Cheers Kev & Luke.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221112/e0cd1ee266bc8829f7122ff0179504c1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221112/33cdf14858a374fe55c0e45855851573.jpg)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Foo on November 12, 2022, 04:41:51 PM
Foo
Post by: Hairs on November 12, 2022, 05:26:55 PM
^^^^Bargain^^^^ :)Just WOW, I was thinking a couple of months ago, I would really like a set of these for the front seat.
Foo
To have a full set now, that's just nuts.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Bird on November 12, 2022, 05:33:14 PM
Post by: GGV8Cruza on November 12, 2022, 06:04:35 PM
GG
Post by: Pottsy on November 12, 2022, 07:38:10 PM
Saw a bloke scratch the red dot on an Indian womens forehead one day, lucky bastard won a car. ;D
Post by: Fizzie on November 13, 2022, 06:59:18 AM
And bugger me I score a set of Black Duck seat covers for my old 80. :)
Nah, they're no good so you should give 'em back ::)
They've got creases in them! ;D
Post by: Steffo1 on November 13, 2022, 07:49:59 AM
Post by: Hairs on November 14, 2022, 06:30:58 AM
Nah, they're no good so you should give 'em back ::)
They've got creases in them! ;D
:) :) :)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: MarkGU on November 14, 2022, 08:26:49 PM
Heading south to Manilla this week with our school show cattle team so they can compete with other schools in the Northern Schools competition.
Our guys are on a high after taking out the Open Led steer competition just a few weeks ago at Lismore North Coast National.
cant wait..................Go Maclean High School !! :cup:
Post by: Fizzie on November 15, 2022, 07:04:55 AM
Post by: Fizzie on November 15, 2022, 07:35:50 AM
Voting for Americans is a lot like driving an automatic car.
To move forward, choose "D". To move backwards, choose "R"
;D
Post by: Hairs on November 20, 2022, 05:38:08 PM
This pops up.
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Post by: NZMarkb on November 22, 2022, 04:02:59 AM
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Post by: Fizzie on November 22, 2022, 06:39:20 AM
But it's not really a Portaloo you've won, is it ??? >:D
Post by: NZMarkb on November 22, 2022, 08:30:14 AM
Good on you! :cup:
But it's not really a Portaloo you've won, is it ??? >:D
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: No it's an air fryer (Other end of the works)
Cheers
Post by: MarkGU on November 22, 2022, 04:56:56 PM
My daughter Laura paraded her heifer at Bangalow show last Saturday.
She qualified to enter into the Bangalow paraders zone final
Placed 2nd and now is off to Sydney Royal :cup: :cup:
Go get em' kiddo !!
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Post by: Pottsy on November 22, 2022, 04:59:46 PM
Post by: Fizzie on November 23, 2022, 07:19:17 AM
Post by: GGV8Cruza on November 24, 2022, 12:58:52 PM
GG
Post by: Bird on November 24, 2022, 01:28:01 PM
Quote from: Pottsy
Congratulations to Laura and her “beast”.Gee thats not nice to call mark a beast...
Post by: Bird on November 24, 2022, 01:28:49 PM
Quote from: GGV8Cruza
My daughter being selected for school captain for year 12, proud dad moment. Go Asha.Nice work :)
Post by: Pottsy on November 24, 2022, 05:16:51 PM
Post by: Fizzie on November 25, 2022, 07:15:01 AM
My daughter being selected for school captain for year 12, proud dad moment. Go Asha.
GG
& good on her as well! ;D :cup:
Post by: plusnq on November 25, 2022, 08:50:58 AM
My daughter being selected for school captain for year 12, proud dad moment. Go Asha.
GG
Congrats to Asha. Well done !
Post by: Hairs on November 27, 2022, 07:27:53 PM
Christmas is a busy time for them, they own Bay Seafood Market, in Byron.
As usual Freck brings Prawns, a couple of bugs, seriously we had a Kings feed.
Left over Prawns were used tonight in a tossed salad.
A late lunch at the Shaw's Bay Hotel, haven't been there for 35 odd years.
Great feed, a few beers.
Happy Days
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You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Hairs on November 30, 2022, 07:37:40 PM
No leads to get tagged to comply.
Makita 18V heat gun.
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Post by: Pottsy on November 30, 2022, 08:12:49 PM
Finally, I don't have any more 240V gear.
No leads to get tagged to comply.
Makita 18V heat gun.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Wait for it, you’ll need your chargers tagged next.
Post by: Hairs on December 01, 2022, 05:09:04 AM
Wait for it, you’ll need your chargers tagged next.
I have a second battery in the work ute, I purchased the Makita 12V to 18V charger and hard wired it with a fuse and switch.
Happy Days
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: NZMarkb on December 01, 2022, 05:31:00 AM
I have a second battery in the work ute, I purchased the Makita 12V to 18V charger and hard wired it with a fuse and switch.
Happy Days
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
How long do 18v batteries take to charge off 12v
Been thinking of getting a 12v charger myself
Post by: xcvator on December 01, 2022, 07:33:25 AM
(https://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji16.png)Have you got a sparkies certification for that ? >:D
I have a second battery in the work ute, I purchased the Makita 12V to 18V charger and hard wired it with a fuse and switch.
Happy Days (https://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji106.png)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: jclures on December 01, 2022, 08:54:32 AM
How long do 18v batteries take to charge off 12vI have a Mikita 240v charger in the camper, it runs of the inverter when I need to charge batteries while camping. I do not think it is as efficient as a 12v charger but it was a the best option for me.
Been thinking of getting a 12v charger myself
Post by: Hairs on December 01, 2022, 04:41:26 PM
How long do 18v batteries take to charge off 12vI might be wrong, but I find they take less time than on 240V, maybe because it's DC to DC.
Been thinking of getting a 12v charger myself
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Hairs on December 01, 2022, 04:43:28 PM
Have you got a sparkies certification for that ? >:DWhy,
It's 12V, no difference to plugging it to cig outlet.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Hairs on December 01, 2022, 04:55:21 PM
Best thing I have done, got rid of my 240V tools.
Note, I bought 8 months ago, 2x 5amp batteries with a twin battery charger(240V), the batteries are not branded as Makita, I feel they do not seem to last as long before charging, where as Makita branded batteries last longer.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Bird on December 06, 2022, 08:57:23 AM
https://www.theshovel.com.au/2022/12/01/masterchef-challenge-illegal-wage-payment-scheme/ (https://www.theshovel.com.au/2022/12/01/masterchef-challenge-illegal-wage-payment-scheme/)
https://www.theshovel.com.au/2022/12/05/qantas-baggage-handler-footage-increasing-ceo-bonus/ (https://www.theshovel.com.au/2022/12/05/qantas-baggage-handler-footage-increasing-ceo-bonus/)
Post by: Fizzie on December 06, 2022, 11:00:59 AM
Could actually be handy if you're hiking, but please read the instructions carefully, & at all times:
"🚫Keep out of children!"
::) >:D
Post by: Hairs on December 07, 2022, 05:21:44 AM
Well, bugger me, Finished a big job on Monday, invoice sent, The Eagle landed last night.
I can now pay my Subbies, Suppliers, one less thing to think about at this time of year.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Hairs on December 11, 2022, 12:56:30 PM
On Friday, on the way to enjoying a couple of nights camped on the Nymboida River, , My old 80 clocked over 500000k's. :)
Arrived at the camp ground to find nobody else there, had the place to my self Friday night, a little rain, but not uncomfortable, I got hold of a kilo of big schoolies before I left Maclean Friday, a few Cold beers, a couple JD's, Livin the dream
Saturday was a cracking day.
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You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: HEM19X on December 11, 2022, 03:54:38 PM
Post by: Bird on December 11, 2022, 04:41:05 PM
Couple of things,looks sensational!!!!!!!!
On Friday, on the way to enjoying a couple of nights camped on the Nymboida River, , My old 80 clocked over 500000k's. :)
Arrived at the camp ground to find nobody else there, had the place to my self Friday night, a little rain, but not uncomfortable, I got hold of a kilo of big schoolies before I left Maclean Friday, a few Cold beers, a couple JD's, Livin the dream
Saturday was a cracking day.
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You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Hairs on December 11, 2022, 07:55:29 PM
One of my Fav spots, enjoy.Hey Hemi,
It's pretty special hey.
Hope you guys are well, all the best best mate.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Hairs on December 11, 2022, 07:58:24 PM
looks sensational!!!!!!!!When ever ya can get up this way, I'll show ya.
This is a special little camp ground, middle of no where,
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Hairs on December 15, 2022, 05:54:23 PM
Client(a Real Estate owner, for their office's front veranda) asked me today, "It's 4 weeks and the products you've order still are not here?" Post Fed Trims for 5" posts, No one stocks them, I need 12.
I explain, Yep, it's across the board, car parts, building materials, groceries, you name it and it's not easy to get.
Well, The Client tells me he will just have to find another tradie who can, because he needs it to happen..
I explain to them, I can machine the timber, use Hardwood(there's another issue, timber isn't easy to get), paint them, But they will still be acceptable to white ant, be weather effected(that's why they need replacing) and motorists will hit them.
At this time of year. The supplier has posted the items through Australia Post, not a transport mob.
WFT?
Really, the package will be about 600mm cubed, and it gets despatched through Australia post.
The country has gone to #$%@
Oh, forgot, my beer is ice cold, that makes me smile
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Brij on December 15, 2022, 06:27:08 PM
Ordered some NXT Journey bags from Cootamundra on Monday night. They were dispatched on Tuesday. I picked up from post office in Eastern Vic today.
Post by: MarkGU on December 18, 2022, 08:41:31 AM
Seeing the Maclean High School show cattle team kids lending a hand to help the Lawrence Rodeo crew set up the yards for the upcoming rodeo at Maclean showground.
The Lawrence Rodeo donate funds to help the kids in their showing cattle and the kids are happy to say thank you by volunteering their time to help.
Was great to see. :cup:
Post by: Hairs on December 22, 2022, 04:01:15 PM
A Certificate of Appreciation from NSW Education, NSW TAFE for taking on my nephew for work placement earlier in the year.
Some of the skills he has learnt while working with me, he now applies in a job he gained working on Motorhomes/caravans & campers at business in Yamba.
Yamba Caravan Centre.
https://www.yambacaravancentre.com/ (https://www.yambacaravancentre.com/)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
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Post by: Bird on December 23, 2022, 08:57:24 AM
I didn't expect this, :)nIce work... shame there arent more places takin young people on these days.. but then many young people DGAS....
A Certificate of Appreciation from NSW Education, NSW TAFE for taking on my nephew for work placement earlier in the year.
Some of the skills he has learnt while working with me, he now applies in a job he gained working on Motorhomes/caravans & campers at business in Yamba.
Yamba Caravan Centre.
https://www.yambacaravancentre.com/ (https://www.yambacaravancentre.com/)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
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Post by: Hairs on December 24, 2022, 01:59:52 PM
Christmas Eve Done right
Waiting for Fysh to knock off work,
Chill time
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221224/5e620f579817a7b4b2afef2c6083d501.jpg)You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Hairs on December 24, 2022, 02:16:36 PM
nIce work... shame there arent more places takin young people on these days.. but then many young people DGAS....So true mate.
Some young kids have a heap of drive, willing to learn, it was good to have Bryce with me. Sure he's my nephew, but to teach him skills, which he wanted to learn and tell me he knew it.
I wish him well.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Steffo1 on December 24, 2022, 02:46:55 PM
Fleetwood Mac, Beers, Darts.
Christmas Eve Done right
Waiting for Fysh to knock off work,
Chill time
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Your dart skill will improve exponentially, relative to the number of ales consumed.........................apparently.
Have a good Chrissie.
Post by: Fizzie on December 24, 2022, 04:28:57 PM
Your dart skill will improve exponentially, relative to the number of ales consumed.........................apparently.
But in the meantime, move the dog! ;D >:D
:cheers:
Post by: xcvator on December 24, 2022, 05:37:57 PM
But in the meantime, move the dog! ;D >:D
:cheers:
The dog'll move pretty quick after the the 1st dart hits a wire :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Post by: Foo on December 25, 2022, 09:25:13 AM
The dog'll move pretty quick after the the 1st dart hits a wire :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
:o :laugh: :laugh: :cup:
Foo
Post by: Hairs on December 25, 2022, 07:43:04 PM
Benji is a good boy, he does move when I step up the line.
And the more Pale Ales that were consumed, the more I relaxed, got my eye in, but maths got worse
Later in the Arvo, Santa takes a trip around on the RFS CAT1 Fire Truck, handing out lollies, some $500 worth, which we raise through donations we provide assistance to at vaired events, Grafton Speedway, Grafton Show, The Maclean Rodeo, the kids line the streets, waiting to see Santa, hear the Sirens & see the lights.
Takes about 3 hours for the guys to travel every Street, and out of town along some of the main roads.
A fantastic event to be apart of.
Hope every one had a fantastic day.
Cheers(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221225/580c7256dbe7686f3ae1b80f180d03a6.jpg)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: GGV8Cruza on December 26, 2022, 07:29:03 PM
GG
Post by: Hairs on December 27, 2022, 06:30:50 AM
Digging the camper out of the garage and preparing to go away, wohoo.Good onya mate.
GG
Yep, we will be out on Australia Day, Heading off for a few nights to a river bank somewhere special.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Hairs on December 31, 2022, 08:43:03 AM
After a two year break, due to covid, we finally got to honour the bloke that started & drove it since it conception over twenty years ago, after his tragic passing two years ago.
The crowd braved the rain that came in shows off and on throughout the day
I'm stuffed, 8am yesterday morning till 1.30am this morning.
When we get the numbers, I'll post up.
Some many groups have struggled over the last two years, the money raised & donated to these groups will be greatly needed.
All the best Swaggers.
Happy New Year to you all.
See ya next year.
Cheers
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.