Title: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Fizzie on January 01, 2026, 09:33:38 AM
Post by: Fizzie on January 01, 2026, 09:33:38 AM
Happy New Year, everybody! ;D
:cheers:
:cheers:
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Bird on January 07, 2026, 02:33:49 PM
Post by: Bird on January 07, 2026, 02:33:49 PM
Robbo Brought Back an Icon — The Betoota Hotel Lives On (https://www.facebook.com/reel/1913279372917456)
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Bad Scott on January 08, 2026, 04:53:29 AM
Post by: Bad Scott on January 08, 2026, 04:53:29 AM
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
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Fizzie on January 08, 2026, 03:14:56 PM
Post by: Fizzie on January 08, 2026, 03:14:56 PM
Not really a smile, more a WTF were you thinking ???
From FacePlant so I hope it comes through
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=885263087386124&set=a.135633369015770 (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=885263087386124&set=a.135633369015770)
From FacePlant so I hope it comes through
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=885263087386124&set=a.135633369015770 (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=885263087386124&set=a.135633369015770)
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Bird on January 13, 2026, 11:11:33 AM
Post by: Bird on January 13, 2026, 11:11:33 AM
Peninsula Noticeboard: The Serious Edition's Post (https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BwdwX1mZ7/)
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Bird on January 19, 2026, 09:36:28 AM
Post by: Bird on January 19, 2026, 09:36:28 AM
Here theres no cash....... lol (https://www.facebook.com/reel/4409538195924474)
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Hairs on January 19, 2026, 06:57:37 PM
Post by: Hairs on January 19, 2026, 06:57:37 PM
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.
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.
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Fizzie on January 20, 2026, 07:21:17 AM
Post by: Fizzie on January 20, 2026, 07:21:17 AM
Good on both of them! :cup:
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Hairs on January 26, 2026, 01:36:13 PM
Post by: Hairs on January 26, 2026, 01:36:13 PM
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.
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.
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Hairs on February 19, 2026, 06:22:40 PM
Post by: Hairs on February 19, 2026, 06:22:40 PM
Stolen from a travelling fb group.
:)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20260219/67279695a8bb6f39b78bd75e1610af58.jpg)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
:)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20260219/67279695a8bb6f39b78bd75e1610af58.jpg)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Fizzie on February 20, 2026, 07:05:16 PM
Post by: Fizzie on February 20, 2026, 07:05:16 PM
Saw this up in the window of an empty shop (which I think may have been a tattoo parlour?) in Narrandera! ;D :police:
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Fizzie on February 20, 2026, 07:06:59 PM
Post by: Fizzie on February 20, 2026, 07:06:59 PM
& back up the road a bit: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wendYivjZKd31KX28 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/wendYivjZKd31KX28) ::)
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Hairs on February 25, 2026, 06:23:19 PM
Post by: Hairs on February 25, 2026, 06:23:19 PM
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.
:)
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.
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: GeoffA on February 25, 2026, 08:00:48 PM
Post by: GeoffA on February 25, 2026, 08:00:48 PM
:cup: :cup:
Congrats Jon.
Congrats Jon.
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Fizzie on February 25, 2026, 08:27:05 PM
Post by: Fizzie on February 25, 2026, 08:27:05 PM
Congratulations! ;D
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Bird on February 26, 2026, 08:45:58 AM
Post by: Bird on February 26, 2026, 08:45:58 AM
Nice work Hairyone.... now think of all that extra cash you'll have for trips!
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Pottsy on February 26, 2026, 12:10:48 PM
Post by: Pottsy on February 26, 2026, 12:10:48 PM
Congrats Hairs, it's a great feeling not having a mortgage to worry about, it certainly takes a load off.
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: wakychapmans on February 26, 2026, 01:17:07 PM
Post by: wakychapmans on February 26, 2026, 01:17:07 PM
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.
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.
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: rags on February 26, 2026, 08:19:05 PM
Post by: rags on February 26, 2026, 08:19:05 PM
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.
[/quoteQuote 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.
[/quoteQuote 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.
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Hairs on March 12, 2026, 05:25:05 PM
Post by: Hairs on March 12, 2026, 05:25:05 PM
Thanks Rags,
It's a weird kinda a feeling.
Not having to think about the $$$ needed every week for repayments.
That's nearly $1800 a month we can put towards, a weekend away, help the kids, catch up with friends at pub more often for a meal out.
Being able to now think about subdivision of our two acres and help set up the kids.
It also means, when it comes to my business, not stressing as much about it.
If I don't get the job, so be it.
Happy Days.
Cheers
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
It's a weird kinda a feeling.
Not having to think about the $$$ 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.
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: lloydus67 on March 18, 2026, 07:00:56 PM
Post by: lloydus67 on March 18, 2026, 07:00:56 PM
Quote from: wakychapmans on February 26, 2026, 01:17:07 PMthis big boofhead here.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
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.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20260318/2a2600bc5a9100c19b0e60981c48f13b.jpg)
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
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: xcvator on March 18, 2026, 08:12:17 PM
Post by: xcvator on March 18, 2026, 08:12:17 PM
Quote from: Hairs on February 25, 2026, 06:23:19 PMJust paid the home loan.Seems to be a common age to pay off mortgages and the feeling is pretty much the same :cup: :cheers: :cheers:
:)
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.
Enjoy the feeling and thew extra $$$$
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: xcvator on March 18, 2026, 09:47:13 PM
Post by: xcvator on March 18, 2026, 09:47:13 PM
Dopey Donald
True or False ?
(https://www.myswag.org/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=165625;preview)
True or False ?
(https://www.myswag.org/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=165625;preview)
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Hairs on March 20, 2026, 08:50:02 AM
Post by: Hairs on March 20, 2026, 08:50:02 AM
:)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20260319/25d5b93533e85d52ccf0ac7f48eb9410.jpg)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Hairs on March 20, 2026, 08:51:52 AM
Post by: Hairs on March 20, 2026, 08:51:52 AM
I have the solution.
;)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20260319/632aa72c4942577ca8a897606c01d9be.jpg)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
;)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20260319/632aa72c4942577ca8a897606c01d9be.jpg)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Fizzie on March 20, 2026, 09:27:38 AM
Post by: Fizzie on March 20, 2026, 09:27:38 AM
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Fizzie on March 20, 2026, 09:29:19 AM
Post by: Fizzie on March 20, 2026, 09:29:19 AM
As part of our trip, we'll be going down to Uluru so just booked a site ... at the Ayers Rock Campground! ;D
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Hairs on March 21, 2026, 08:59:59 AM
Post by: Hairs on March 21, 2026, 08:59:59 AM
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.
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.
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Bird on March 23, 2026, 08:39:16 AM
Post by: Bird on March 23, 2026, 08:39:16 AM
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
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Hairs on March 24, 2026, 06:55:21 PM
Post by: Hairs on March 24, 2026, 06:55:21 PM
Unbelievable :O(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20260324/6f038292013144f9edcd003f402e8542.jpg)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Bird on March 25, 2026, 08:38:58 AM
Post by: Bird on March 25, 2026, 08:38:58 AM
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.... :(
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Fizzie on March 26, 2026, 09:56:35 PM
Post by: Fizzie on March 26, 2026, 09:56:35 PM
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!
& 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!
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Bird on March 27, 2026, 09:01:22 AM
Post by: Bird on March 27, 2026, 09:01:22 AM
Quote from: Fizzie on March 26, 2026, 09:56:35 PMDid somebody say caravan? Here's one for you! :oWith 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...
& 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!
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: prodigyrf on March 27, 2026, 10:51:49 PM
Post by: prodigyrf on March 27, 2026, 10:51:49 PM
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)
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)
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: MattNQ on April 03, 2026, 04:10:25 PM
Post by: MattNQ on April 03, 2026, 04:10:25 PM
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...?
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: MattNQ on April 03, 2026, 04:30:03 PM
Post by: MattNQ on April 03, 2026, 04:30:03 PM
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... ???
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... ???
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: prodigyrf on April 04, 2026, 11:04:23 PM
Post by: prodigyrf on April 04, 2026, 11:04:23 PM
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
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
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Hairs on April 10, 2026, 12:49:27 PM
Post by: Hairs on April 10, 2026, 12:49:27 PM
OH, ;)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20260410/8e489e46af3d641da4cbd2f677564279.jpg)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Troopy_03 on April 10, 2026, 04:26:35 PM
Post by: Troopy_03 on April 10, 2026, 04:26:35 PM
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.........
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: xcvator on April 12, 2026, 03:31:44 PM
Post by: xcvator on April 12, 2026, 03:31:44 PM
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:
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Bird on April 24, 2026, 04:27:45 PM
Post by: Bird on April 24, 2026, 04:27:45 PM
Interesting old fella....
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: xcvator on April 24, 2026, 07:02:19 PM
Post by: xcvator on April 24, 2026, 07:02:19 PM
So when are you starting 8) 8) ?
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Bird on May 04, 2026, 10:52:49 AM
Post by: Bird on May 04, 2026, 10:52:49 AM
that'll slow em down
At one point, as the SUV slows down to squeeze through a gap, one man steps alongside the open driver's-side window and appears to strike the driver with a pillow.
Man allegedly tests positive for cannabis and cocaine after wild chase (https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/crime/man-allegedly-tests-positive-for-cannabis-and-cocaine-after-wild-chase-through-busy-tweed-heads-streets/news-story/0f8bb1383a05505531885bda9e467230)
At one point, as the SUV slows down to squeeze through a gap, one man steps alongside the open driver's-side window and appears to strike the driver with a pillow.
Man allegedly tests positive for cannabis and cocaine after wild chase (https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/crime/man-allegedly-tests-positive-for-cannabis-and-cocaine-after-wild-chase-through-busy-tweed-heads-streets/news-story/0f8bb1383a05505531885bda9e467230)
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Pottsy on May 04, 2026, 11:14:20 AM
Post by: Pottsy on May 04, 2026, 11:14:20 AM
Soft touch, just likes his penalty will be.
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Bird on May 06, 2026, 10:11:13 AM
Post by: Bird on May 06, 2026, 10:11:13 AM
Not a bad recovery (https://www.facebook.com/reel/4271008593150001)
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Fizzie on May 07, 2026, 07:34:15 AM
Post by: Fizzie on May 07, 2026, 07:34:15 AM
Just as well that he had 100m of strap handy!
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Bird on May 08, 2026, 10:55:57 AM
Post by: Bird on May 08, 2026, 10:55:57 AM
IS it a boat?
Is it a van?
or is it Ai manure?
Is it a van?
or is it Ai manure?
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: xcvator on May 08, 2026, 11:28:46 AM
Post by: xcvator on May 08, 2026, 11:28:46 AM
Good idea, just too small
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: lloydus67 on May 08, 2026, 10:40:24 PM
Post by: lloydus67 on May 08, 2026, 10:40:24 PM
It's real, I looked at a couple of them for sale. A bit too much boat and not enough comfort for the money though.
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Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Fizzie on May 09, 2026, 07:50:37 AM
Post by: Fizzie on May 09, 2026, 07:50:37 AM
Looks good but 10.3m long on it's trailer! That'd be fun to reverse into a site, or park at the shops! >:D
& only 2 x 30hp outboards, so you're definitely not going fast on the water.
& only 2 x 30hp outboards, so you're definitely not going fast on the water.
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Foo on May 09, 2026, 02:45:05 PM
Post by: Foo on May 09, 2026, 02:45:05 PM
Quote from: Bird on May 08, 2026, 10:55:57 AMIS it a boat?
Is it a van?
or is it Ai manure?
They have been around for probably 15-20yrs I think that I saw the first type of these. ;D
Foo
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Fizzie on May 10, 2026, 08:01:22 AM
Post by: Fizzie on May 10, 2026, 08:01:22 AM
Happy Mother's Day to all the MySwag mums! ;D :cup:
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Hairs on May 28, 2026, 07:49:17 PM
Post by: Hairs on May 28, 2026, 07:49:17 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20260528/441a4cf4db58c6c6308020f50d7ea290.jpg)You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Fizzie on June 01, 2026, 02:14:29 PM
Post by: Fizzie on June 01, 2026, 02:14:29 PM
ABC article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-30/rabbit-gene-drive-feral-pest-control-melbourne-university/106726688 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-30/rabbit-gene-drive-feral-pest-control-melbourne-university/106726688)
They're trying to breed male rabbits that will only produce infertile female offspring!
But, Tissue samples are removed from humanely euthanased animals
Then they include this photo:
(https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/2f02f4039473af0c5dabf3f6dc0ed7c1)
Yep, that looks like a humane way to get the rabbit!
They're trying to breed male rabbits that will only produce infertile female offspring!
But, Tissue samples are removed from humanely euthanased animals
Then they include this photo:
(https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/2f02f4039473af0c5dabf3f6dc0ed7c1)
Yep, that looks like a humane way to get the rabbit!
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Pottsy on June 01, 2026, 03:47:28 PM
Post by: Pottsy on June 01, 2026, 03:47:28 PM
Quote from: Fizzie on June 01, 2026, 02:14:29 PMABC article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-30/rabbit-gene-drive-feral-pest-control-melbourne-university/106726688 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-30/rabbit-gene-drive-feral-pest-control-melbourne-university/106726688)
They're trying to breed male rabbits that will only produce infertile female offspring!
But, Tissue samples are removed from humanely euthanased animals
Then they include this photo:
(https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/2f02f4039473af0c5dabf3f6dc0ed7c1)
Yep, that looks like a humane way to get the rabbit!
Single shot shovel.
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: OldPaj on June 01, 2026, 09:18:40 PM
Post by: OldPaj on June 01, 2026, 09:18:40 PM
No, if you watch the ABC Landline programme it is from, the lady in the blue shirt wrings its neck in seconds while turned away from the camera
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Hairs on June 04, 2026, 04:20:54 PM
Post by: Hairs on June 04, 2026, 04:20:54 PM
Second fire for the year.
:)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20260604/2103d9d54115478134a2e82881cd545d.jpg)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
:)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20260604/2103d9d54115478134a2e82881cd545d.jpg)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Fizzie on June 05, 2026, 06:55:45 AM
Post by: Fizzie on June 05, 2026, 06:55:45 AM
What, Woof can't get any closer ??? ;D
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Bird on June 05, 2026, 10:43:28 AM
Post by: Bird on June 05, 2026, 10:43:28 AM
Seems rust issues... vrom Australian LDV Statutory Refunds stalkerbook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1541507656968456/permalink/1661573084961912/)
(https://scontent.fsyd14-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/711566484_10163047351427263_6415984664397305799_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=aa7b47&_nc_ohc=gz7WJoH_HQYQ7kNvwHWOPxi&_nc_oc=Adq3C6PhxGXGrIlgF8Nr1IhbjpQ4Ftjfe6x-zShmwGWPX9tPe0hj5AupZUneHCNhXe0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fsyd14-1.fna&_nc_gid=RCoo-nC0cnkoe44GbE9vUg&_nc_ss=7b2a8&oh=00_Af_dB7pt7CW3a-HRWiCWK-y9aipqDyN_23qa0aZPCV44qA&oe=6A27EF5A)
(https://scontent.fsyd14-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/711566484_10163047351427263_6415984664397305799_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=aa7b47&_nc_ohc=gz7WJoH_HQYQ7kNvwHWOPxi&_nc_oc=Adq3C6PhxGXGrIlgF8Nr1IhbjpQ4Ftjfe6x-zShmwGWPX9tPe0hj5AupZUneHCNhXe0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fsyd14-1.fna&_nc_gid=RCoo-nC0cnkoe44GbE9vUg&_nc_ss=7b2a8&oh=00_Af_dB7pt7CW3a-HRWiCWK-y9aipqDyN_23qa0aZPCV44qA&oe=6A27EF5A)
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Bird on June 11, 2026, 12:53:36 PM
Post by: Bird on June 11, 2026, 12:53:36 PM
Something we've always known
Global recall for 1.3 million Jeeps over electrical fault that can spark fires (https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/on-the-road/global-recall-for-13-million-jeeps-over-electrical-fault-that-can-spark-fires/news-story/4205fa1a0eca3975d22de5dfcd2911b1)
Global recall for 1.3 million Jeeps over electrical fault that can spark fires (https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/on-the-road/global-recall-for-13-million-jeeps-over-electrical-fault-that-can-spark-fires/news-story/4205fa1a0eca3975d22de5dfcd2911b1)
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Bird on June 19, 2026, 09:49:49 AM
Post by: Bird on June 19, 2026, 09:49:49 AM
My goodness....
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Fizzie on June 20, 2026, 07:18:28 AM
Post by: Fizzie on June 20, 2026, 07:18:28 AM
Saw that & wondered ???
Were they great mates, or exactly the opposite!
Were they great mates, or exactly the opposite!
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Troopy_03 on June 20, 2026, 11:56:26 AM
Post by: Troopy_03 on June 20, 2026, 11:56:26 AM
Quote from: Fizzie on June 20, 2026, 07:18:28 AMSaw that & wondered ???
Were they great mates, or exactly the opposite!
I remember many years ago, when getting a lecture on workshop safety with compressed air, we got told to never blast it on your skin, towards your face etc and all the usual warnings. Then at the end of the lecture the instructor told us a story about someone doing the same thing to a bloke as a joke, with a similar outcome. This would have been mid 70s.
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Hairs on June 20, 2026, 06:41:40 PM
Post by: Hairs on June 20, 2026, 06:41:40 PM
Had a phone call today,
From a bloke I use to hang out with 40 years ago.
3 hours later, It left me thinking, WOW, it was like it was yesterday since we had spoken to each other.
He'd used FB to find me.
For all the knockers of FB, it does have it's good points.
As Maxwell Smart would say.
If only they used it for good and not evil, Chief.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
From a bloke I use to hang out with 40 years ago.
3 hours later, It left me thinking, WOW, it was like it was yesterday since we had spoken to each other.
He'd used FB to find me.
For all the knockers of FB, it does have it's good points.
As Maxwell Smart would say.
If only they used it for good and not evil, Chief.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Harbourmaster on June 20, 2026, 09:58:48 PM
Post by: Harbourmaster on June 20, 2026, 09:58:48 PM
Agree. must be the weather. I recently had the same thing happen, with a similar timeline since we'd seen each other. We both had ski boats in our younger days & spent a lot of time at Blanchetown. we had plenty to talk about.
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Fizzie on June 26, 2026, 07:37:35 AM
Post by: Fizzie on June 26, 2026, 07:37:35 AM
Saw mention yesterday concerning Nanotubes.
They're usually made out of carbon, & so are referred to as CNTs, as C is the designation for carbon.
Chinese researchers have been experimenting with making them out of copper, rather than carbon, so to differentiate from CNTs, they've decided to stick with the chemical designation for copper: Cu
You really didn't think about that one, did you? >:D
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11433-013-5387-8 (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11433-013-5387-8) (Could be called NSFW!)
So I guess we'll see you in the Northern Territory! ;D
They're usually made out of carbon, & so are referred to as CNTs, as C is the designation for carbon.
Chinese researchers have been experimenting with making them out of copper, rather than carbon, so to differentiate from CNTs, they've decided to stick with the chemical designation for copper: Cu
You really didn't think about that one, did you? >:D
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11433-013-5387-8 (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11433-013-5387-8) (Could be called NSFW!)
So I guess we'll see you in the Northern Territory! ;D
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Bird on June 26, 2026, 12:45:22 PM
Post by: Bird on June 26, 2026, 12:45:22 PM
So True......
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Foo on June 28, 2026, 06:11:05 AM
Post by: Foo on June 28, 2026, 06:11:05 AM
After being together for 44yrs, we finally have a brand new lounge. ;D We've always had hand me downs or 2nd hand ones from market place or gumtree and being at an age where the body is not as pliable due to crumbling knee and hip joints for my other half, I thought stuff it, why shouldn't we have a bit of comfort in our life after a lifetime of struggling and sacrifice. ??? ;D
Foo
Foo
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: austastar on June 28, 2026, 08:41:24 AM
Post by: austastar on June 28, 2026, 08:41:24 AM
Quote from: Foo on June 28, 2026, 06:11:05 AMI thought stuff it, why shouldn't we have a bit of comfort in our life after a lifetime of struggling and sacrifice. ???
Electric reclining?.
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Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: xcvator on June 28, 2026, 09:56:51 AM
Post by: xcvator on June 28, 2026, 09:56:51 AM
Quote from: austastar on June 28, 2026, 08:41:24 AMElectric reclining?.That's going to be our next buy :cheers:
Cheers
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Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Pottsy on June 28, 2026, 11:51:04 AM
Post by: Pottsy on June 28, 2026, 11:51:04 AM
Had electric recliners for just on ten years, bugger to get out of if the power goes out, happened twice. Other than that they're the ants pants.
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: austastar on June 28, 2026, 02:09:49 PM
Post by: austastar on June 28, 2026, 02:09:49 PM
The one we inherited has a couple of 9V batteries as a backup for emergency extraction.
Cheers
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Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: austastar on June 28, 2026, 02:13:28 PM
Post by: austastar on June 28, 2026, 02:13:28 PM
A friend has one with a USB charging port. I believe heat and vibration massage are also options available.
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Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Hairs on July 08, 2026, 05:14:44 PM
Post by: Hairs on July 08, 2026, 05:14:44 PM
Who remembers seeing these as a common replacement?
:)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20260708/f1424bade4b474a8f3b2fbbf72f4dd8b.jpg)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
:)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20260708/f1424bade4b474a8f3b2fbbf72f4dd8b.jpg)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: MattNQ on July 08, 2026, 07:27:44 PM
Post by: MattNQ on July 08, 2026, 07:27:44 PM
Quote from: Hairs on July 08, 2026, 05:14:44 PMWho remembers seeing these as a common replacement?
:)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20260708/f1424bade4b474a8f3b2fbbf72f4dd8b.jpg)
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
My Dad's HG wagon had a coat hanger for an antenna ;D
Learned to drive and got my license in that wagon, Bog standard 186 - three on the tree.
Would love to get another one for a daily :'(
Title: Re: What Made You Smile - 2026
Post by: Fizzie on July 17, 2026, 07:31:20 AM
Post by: Fizzie on July 17, 2026, 07:31:20 AM
If you fly from Fukuoka, Japan, to Donald Trump Airport, Palm Beach, Florida, your ticket will show FUK - DJT ;D
& if you then travel onwards to Sioux City, Idaho, that ticket will be DJT - SUX! >:D
Surprised he hasn't yet banned flights between those places!
& if you then travel onwards to Sioux City, Idaho, that ticket will be DJT - SUX! >:D
Surprised he hasn't yet banned flights between those places!