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Happy New Year, everybody!  ;D

 :cheers:

Robbo Brought Back an Icon — The Betoota Hotel Lives On (https://www.facebook.com/reel/1913279372917456)

Quote from: Bird on January 07, 2026, 02:33:49 PMRobbo Brought Back an Icon — The Betoota Hotel Lives On (https://www.facebook.com/reel/1913279372917456)

I was having a yarn with him and he grew up in my old stomping grounds. Knows the stammo well, Macawber Tavern etc

Not really a smile, more a WTF were you thinking ???

From FacePlant so I hope it comes through

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Here theres no cash....... lol (https://www.facebook.com/reel/4409538195924474)

Proud Parents here.
Our youngest, received the keys to his property, a stones throw from us,  I mean a stones throw, 100 meters.
The loan amount scares the crap out of us, just under half a Mil.
Those of you, that saw Jack last, it was at Mansfield, National Myswag Meet.
He has completed his apprenticeship as a Fitter & Turner, Harwood Sugar Refinery, in a great relationship with his girl, who is starting her journey in nursing.

Happy Days :)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20260119/997e7ffb050156687549f8f595b783a8.jpg)

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

Good on both of them! :cup:

Thanks Fizzie,
They are doing well, it's a big step for him.
He's a good kid.

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

Stolen from a travelling fb group.
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You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.

Saw this up in the window of an empty shop (which I think may have been a tattoo parlour?) in Narrandera! ;D  :police:

& back up the road a bit: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wendYivjZKd31KX28 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/wendYivjZKd31KX28)  ::)

Just paid the home loan.
:)
Bang right on, 27 years.
Through the redraw, It's helped paid for several cars, kids teeth, time I was unable to work (brain  hemorrhage, 1999).
60, next month, still working, new Knee, not retiring yet.
Happy Days.

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

 :cup:  :cup:

Congrats Jon.

Congratulations! ;D

Nice work Hairyone.... now think of all that extra cash you'll have for trips!

Congrats Hairs, it's a great feeling not having a mortgage to worry about, it certainly takes a load off.

this big boofhead here.

at 11.5 year of age... he's been having a hard time the last year. Clearly in pain and limping when he walks sometimes.

took him to the vet last week and xrays confirmed it's age and arthritis.

We've had him on Antinol tablets and hemp oil since just before XMAS and they're helped.

But on Friday at the vet, they gave him an injection to the joint. And now he's a new dog. Trotting around, no limping. He'll get the injection once a month for the next two months then he switches to every three months then every six.

just really happy to see him no longer limping and in pain.

You beat

Quote from: Hairs on February 25, 2026, 06:23:19 PMJust paid the home loan.
:)
Bang right on, 27 years.
Through the redraw, It's helped paid for several cars, kids teeth, time I was unable to work (brain  hemorrhage, 1999).
60, next month, still working, new Knee, not retiring yet.
Happy Days.

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


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Quote from: Hairs on February 25, 2026, 06:23:19 PMJust paid the home loan.
:)
Bang right on, 27 years.
Through the redraw, It's helped paid for several cars, kids teeth, time I was unable to work (brain  hemorrhage, 1999).
60, next month, still working, new Knee, not retiring yet.
Happy Days.

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


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Quote from: Hairs on February 25, 2026, 06:23:19 PMJust paid the home loan.
:)
Bang right on, 27 years.
Through the redraw, It's helped paid for several cars, kids teeth, time I was unable to work (brain  hemorrhage, 1999).
60, next month, still working, new Knee, not retiring yet.
Happy Days.

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

It is a good feeling Hairs. For us it has meant that we can now plan the next part of our life's journey. We have an appointment with our financial advisor next week as we plot out our road to retirement.

Thanks Rags,
It's a weird kinda a feeling.
Not having to think about the $$$ needed every week for repayments.
That's nearly $1800 a month we can put towards, a weekend away, help the kids, catch up with friends at pub more often for a meal out.
Being able to now think about subdivision of our two acres and help set up the kids.
It also means, when it comes to my business, not stressing as much about it.
If I don't get the job, so be it.
Happy Days.
Cheers

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

Quote from: wakychapmans on February 26, 2026, 01:17:07 PMthis big boofhead here.

at 11.5 year of age... he's been having a hard time the last year. Clearly in pain and limping when he walks sometimes.

took him to the vet last week and xrays confirmed it's age and arthritis.

We've had him on Antinol tablets and hemp oil since just before XMAS and they're helped.

But on Friday at the vet, they gave him an injection to the joint. And now he's a new dog. Trotting around, no limping. He'll get the injection once a month for the next two months then he switches to every three months then every six.

just really happy to see him no longer limping and in pain.

My dog has been getting stiff and showing signs of pain. The vet recommended a course of injections (3i think ) and 4cyte for dogs 1.5ml once a day for a 30kg dog
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It has done wonders for her. I figured that if it wasn't working or stopped working that we could have $500 worth of injections later


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Quote from: Hairs on February 25, 2026, 06:23:19 PMJust paid the home loan.
:)
Bang right on, 27 years.
Through the redraw, It's helped paid for several cars, kids teeth, time I was unable to work (brain  hemorrhage, 1999).
60, next month, still working, new Knee, not retiring yet.
Happy Days.

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

Seems to be a common age to pay off mortgages and the feeling is pretty much the same  :cup: :cheers: :cheers:
Enjoy the feeling and thew extra $$$$

Dopey Donald

True or False ?

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

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

Quote from: Hairs on March 20, 2026, 08:51:52 AMI have the solution

Or just dig another canal ???

As part of our trip, we'll be going down to Uluru so just booked a site ... at the Ayers Rock Campground!  ;D

Last night, we the, Lawrence Rodeo Committee held our presentation night, for the clubs, groups that help us stage this wonderful community event.
We gave back to the Clarence Community $32,600.00.
A record amount.
The groups that benefited from this were.

Lawrence Hall Committee
Public School P&C
Westlawn Tigers Soccer Club
Harwood Cricket Club
Lawrence Cricket Club
Grafton's District 4WD club
Lawrence Rural Fire brigade
Lower Clarence Pony Club
United Cricket Club
Lawrence Community Pre School
Maclean Campdraft
Maclean Scottish Town Dancers
Maclean High Ag Department
Maclean Pipe Band
St Joseph's Primary School
Lawrence SES
Maclean Show Society
Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Team Aiden Grafton
Harvest Festival
Lawrence Cricket Club.

The three Lawrence locals, aged between 12 and 16, will travel to Texas in October as part of the Australian team competing in the World Mini Bull Riding Championships, they each received a donation to help with travel.

A wonderful night was had by all.


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

Quote from: Hairs on March 21, 2026, 08:59:59 AMLast night, we the, Lawrence Rodeo Committee held our presentation night, for the clubs, groups that help us stage this wonderful community event.
We gave back to the Clarence Community $32,600.00.
A record amount.
The groups that benefited from this were.

Lawrence Hall Committee
Public School P&C
Westlawn Tigers Soccer Club
Harwood Cricket Club
Lawrence Cricket Club
Grafton's District 4WD club
Lawrence Rural Fire brigade
Lower Clarence Pony Club
United Cricket Club
Lawrence Community Pre School
Maclean Campdraft
Maclean Scottish Town Dancers
Maclean High Ag Department
Maclean Pipe Band
St Joseph's Primary School
Lawrence SES
Maclean Show Society
Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Team Aiden Grafton
Harvest Festival
Lawrence Cricket Club.

The three Lawrence locals, aged between 12 and 16, will travel to Texas in October as part of the Australian team competing in the World Mini Bull Riding Championships, they each received a donation to help with travel.

A wonderful night was had by all.

I miss the old Australia with community stickin together for events like this

Unbelievable :O(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20260324/6f038292013144f9edcd003f402e8542.jpg)

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

Quote from: Hairs on March 24, 2026, 06:55:21 PMUnbelievable :O(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20260324/6f038292013144f9edcd003f402e8542.jpg)

$3.30 BP near my place.... :(

Did somebody say caravan? Here's one for you! :o

& from the way the fourbie ute is parked in front of it, I'd take a guess that he A-frames it! ::)

But wait, there's more! You see the platform at the level of the warning signs? That's a ~2m wide "verandah" the full length of the truck body!

Quote from: Fizzie on March 26, 2026, 09:56:35 PMDid somebody say caravan? Here's one for you! :o

& from the way the fourbie ute is parked in front of it, I'd take a guess that he A-frames it! ::)

But wait, there's more! You see the platform at the level of the warning signs? That's a ~2m wide "verandah" the full length of the truck body!

With your 30-40kph headwinds and $3.00+ltr and 50ltr maximum per fill - That'd almost be a permanent fixture there with the price of fuel... 

The fuel prices will continue until morale improves-
https://www.msn.com/en-au/lifestyle/style/cutting-carbon-hairdressers-urged-to-lecture-clients-on-climate-change/ar-AA1XrBwQ (https://www.msn.com/en-au/lifestyle/style/cutting-carbon-hairdressers-urged-to-lecture-clients-on-climate-change/ar-AA1XrBwQ)

Quote from: prodigyrf on March 27, 2026, 10:51:49 PMThe fuel prices will continue until morale improves-
https://www.msn.com/en-au/lifestyle/style/cutting-carbon-hairdressers-urged-to-lecture-clients-on-climate-change/ar-AA1XrBwQ (https://www.msn.com/en-au/lifestyle/style/cutting-carbon-hairdressers-urged-to-lecture-clients-on-climate-change/ar-AA1XrBwQ)

Oh that is hilarious -  So hairdressers are the new experts in climate science now...?

Had to smile last week - Youngest child had his graduation ceremony last week for his Mech Engineering degree.
All three kids out in the real world now with decent jobs and adulting for themselves. ;D
House has been quite different since the last one left for his new job in January. Food bill has gone down heaps with the 6ft 10" food eating machine now 1200km away.
Unfortunately what I save on food I'll have to spend on fuel now thanks to the Mango Mussolini throwing missiles everywhere...    ???

Don't knock the weather man-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ4FCpuUnp0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ4FCpuUnp0)
As for the climate changers I guess the windmills and solar panels are a slight improvement over the old volcanoes and virgins routine

OH, ;)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20260410/8e489e46af3d641da4cbd2f677564279.jpg)

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

Quote from: Hairs on April 10, 2026, 12:49:27 PMOH, ;)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20260410/8e489e46af3d641da4cbd2f677564279.jpg)

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

Great, so now we'll see a shortage in snack foods.........

Quote from: Troopy_03 on April 10, 2026, 04:26:35 PMGreat, so now we'll see a shortage in snack foods.........

I don't think I would call that "snack food", more like "happy food"  :angel: