What made you Smile - 2023

[prodigyrf]

OK now petals? 
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2023/03/government-launches-new-6-million-love-better-family-harm-prevention-campaign.html

[MDS69]

After putting the 3" lift in, I forgot that I had the chainsaw in it's case in the roof basket, drove under the shopping centre.
The noise it made as it hit the hight bar, scared the crap out of alot  of people.

You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.

I was 2 cars back driving into the local shops undercover carpark. The lead car had two road bikes on the roof and I can remember it going in slow motion and thinking that won't fit. Proceeded to crunch the bikes, tear the roof bars off and fold into the back window smashing it in the process. Reckon it was 2 minute noodles for dinner for a few months after that.

[Hairs]

I was 2 cars back driving into the local shops undercover carpark. The lead car had two road bikes on the roof and I can remember it going in slow motion and thinking that won't fit. Proceeded to crunch the bikes, tear the roof bars off and fold into the back window smashing it in the process. Reckon it was 2 minute noodles for dinner for a few months after that.

I can be thankful that the height bar was on chains, and not fixed solidly.


You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.

[Fizzie]

Just watching DCA (& no, must of it doesn't make you smile, it makes you shake your head in amazement & disgust! ).

This is a beauty though!

https://youtu.be/gr3e7bGXWuk?t=549

[Fizzie]

I can be thankful that the height bar was on chains, and not fixed solidly.

On this, found the photo I've been looking for for a couple of days!

This was the height bar (2.3m!) at our local Aldi a while back! , & it is on chains!

I can't begin to imagine how hard you would have to hit it to do that

[Bird]

On this, found the photo I've been looking for for a couple of days!

This was the height bar (2.3m!) at our local Aldi a while back! , & it is on chains!

I can't begin to imagine how hard you would have to hit it to do that

cant find it now but i did once find a full length loaded tradie roofrack on the ground next to height bar at Forest Hill carpark... still had everything bolted to it lol nobody round either

[Black174]

I am sure I have the dates wrong, today must be 1st April?

Headline Sky News Australia
'Can you think of anything more stupid?' : US to electrify military vehicle fleet by 2030

[VKPrado]

My youngest has been selected to represent Tasmania in the National U16 Indoor Cricket Titles in Ipswitch at the end of June. He has put the effort in to make it.
He is 14 but already 6'2" with a size 14 foot and towers above most of his mates.
The driving from one of the state to the other ever other weekend has now been worthwhile.

[Pottsy]

Congrats VK, well done to your your young fella.

[Fizzie]

Good on him!

Your job to get him there, or the teams

[Mace]

Well done...

Road Trip?   

[VKPrado]

Good on him!

Your job to get him there, or the teams

Both. Flights are covered but we cover the accommodation.

Couldn't say no as I took the older one to Alice Springs last year for two rounds of the national BMX series.

[Hairs]

A proud time VK.
Wishing his team all the best.

You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.

[GeoffA]

Congrats to your young bloke VK.....

A great reward for all his, and your, efforts.

[Bad Scott]

That's awesome VK

[westvic]

He is 14 but already 6'2" with a size 14 foot and towers above most of his mates.

Sounds like you need to feed him with a shovel and a wheel barrow rather than a fork and a plate 

All the best for proud parent moments

[Hairs]

Friday evening, The Lawrence Rodeo held our presention night, donating back to the Clarence Valley communitty $25000.00.
See attached picture for those that help make this the great even that it is.
Without these volunteers this event would not happen.
Thank You.

You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.

The Organisations & groups that benefit from the Lawrence Rodeo, whom we couldn't hold the Rodeo.

Lawrence Hall Committee,
Lawrence Public School P&C,
Baryulgil Fineflower Campdraft, Harwood Cricket Club,
Lawrence Cricket Club,
Grafton and Districts 4WD Club, Lawrence Fire Brigade,
Lower Clarence Pony Club,
United Cricket Club,
City Bears Hockey Club,
Lawrence Community Preschool,
St Joseph's Parent Forum,
Maclean Scottish Town Dancers,
Lower Clarence Magpies,
Maclean High School Agriculture Department,
Lawrence SES,
Lawrence Cemetery,
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

Thank you.
https://clarencevalleynews.com.au/lawrence-rodeo-committee-donates-25k/
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.

[Bird]

Nice Dmax.... with real suspension

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTG_JX1106U

[Hairs]

First fire for the year.
Just because.

You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.

[Gandalf the White]

First fire for the year.
Just because.

You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.

you must live up in North Mordor. Here in South Mordor our first fire each year is often on New Year's Day

[Fizzie]

Do you (or others) call your fourbie a Tank

Turns out that's pretty well spot on!

https://twitter.com/cocteautriplets/status/1417767952158543874

[MarkGU]

What made me laugh 
NRL saying that these overpaid clowns will actually behave themselves whilst in Las Vagas 
https://fb.watch/kv_cuwt9gp/

[Bird]

Great movie (the original - wish I could find it online)

It's been 80 years since one of the most daring escapades of WWII, when Britain's Royal Air Force unleashed a secret weapon - the "bouncing bomb" on German dams.

Thirteen Australian airmen were part of Bomber Command's 617 squadron, involved in the Dambusters Raid on the nights of May 16 and 17, 1943, dropping the new bombs on dams in Germany's industrial heartland.

The new weapons were depth charges that could bounce along the water's surface before sinking and exploding.

Of the 19 Lancasters that joined the dangerous low-flying mission, eight were lost with 53 aircrew killed.

The squadron soon became famous as the Dambusters, with the ingenuity and courage involved in the operation documented in a 1955 film.

Veterans Affairs Minister Matt Keogh paid tribute to their bravery, saying Australian pilots Harold 'Mick' Martin and Jack Leggo were knighted for their part in the raid.

"The courage and skill these men showed while flying heavy bombers at an altitude of just 18 metres while maintaining speeds of 370 km per hour is truly remarkable, he said.


https://www.theleader.com.au/story/8197128/dambusters-commemorated-80-years-after-daring-raid/?cs=30776
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IjKIoWZfV8

[xcvator]

Great movie (the original - wish I could find it online)

It's been 80 years since one of the most daring escapades of WWII, when Britain's Royal Air Force unleashed a secret weapon - the "bouncing bomb" on German dams.

Thirteen Australian airmen were part of Bomber Command's 617 squadron, involved in the Dambusters Raid on the nights of May 16 and 17, 1943, dropping the new bombs on dams in Germany's industrial heartland.

The new weapons were depth charges that could bounce along the water's surface before sinking and exploding.

Of the 19 Lancasters that joined the dangerous low-flying mission, eight were lost with 53 aircrew killed.

The squadron soon became famous as the Dambusters, with the ingenuity and courage involved in the operation documented in a 1955 film.

Veterans Affairs Minister Matt Keogh paid tribute to their bravery, saying Australian pilots Harold 'Mick' Martin and Jack Leggo were knighted for their part in the raid.

"The courage and skill these men showed while flying heavy bombers at an altitude of just 18 metres while maintaining speeds of 370 km per hour is truly remarkable, he said.


https://www.theleader.com.au/story/8197128/dambusters-commemorated-80-years-after-daring-raid/?cs=30776
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IjKIoWZfV8

Balls as big as pineapples  very brave young men 

[Fizzie]

Yep, watched it last night off DVD

& we had a chuckle about it - Guy Gibson has been told to select his crews, & he has the whole of RAF Bomber Command to pick from, so his first two choices are Aussies, followed by a Kiwi, then a Yank flying for the RAF!