Previously I have shown Aussie animals and Birds(50s) PINNED How about some Plants? Waratah Floral Emblem of New South Wales Very beautiful in a variety of colours - including Red, Pink, Yellow and White Red being the dominant colour because birds are more attracted to red than any other colour. Grows mostly...See More »
Australia's termite eating Numbat PINNED There are only no more than 1000 of them left in the world. Only found in the Dryandra Woodlands, near Narrogin and the other at Perup Nature Reserve, near Manjimup. Both places in Western Australia
Two and a half hours to get these shots PINNED Splendid Fairy Wrens are forever flitting here and there. Never being still for more than two or three seconds. Then the camera has to be pointed at them, focussed on them and the shot taken before the little blighters are out of shot. I set my...See More »
Random Photos of mine over the previous 24 months PINNED Collared Sparrowhawk, Breckler Park Mated Pair of Black Swans Family of Wood Ducks, Kings Park, Perth Sunset at Rockingham Sea Lions on Seal Island, Shoalwater Bay Family on an outing in Rockingham Kookaburra keeping an eye on Gusman Two...See More »
My friend and I will be travelling to Fremantle todayOne drawback. All parking in Fremantle is via paid parking meters. When was the last time I paid for parking? Maybe two years ago. Where did this paid parking venture come from? The US of A, where else? Oklahoma City installed 175 Park-O-Meters on...See More »
Can you change the lyrics of a song to have a different meaning?Song Am I that easy to forget. Changed lyrics I'm not that easy to forget They say I've found somebody new But that won't stop you loving me I can let you walk away Forget the love you have for me Guess you could find somebody too But you don't...See More »
An outre version of a great song1969, Dutch rock group Shocking Blue released the song Venus in the Netherlands in 1969. The song reached Number 1 in nine countries. Australia Japan Belgium New Zealand Italy Brazil France Singapore South Africa A bit of trivia. The original lyrics...See More »
Here are three short videos showing one of my tasks at workI work in heavy Industry operating a plasma cutter cutting steel plate from 2mm to 120mm thick. Yesterday I cut 120mm plate and thought I would share a little of it with you. Initial piercing of the plate....See More »
Rental accommodation has many pitfallsToday I received an email from the real estate agent handling my rental accommodation We would like to inform you that following the recent rent review or lease renewal at */**S****** A*****, it is now necessary to top up your bond. As your current...See More »
There are many people who love the smell of freshly cut grassThe smell released by damaged grass blades, a combination of methanol, acetaldehyde, ethanol, and acetone is akin to human tears. The grass is sending out a distress call - "Help, I am being attacked and this makes me sad(the grass is sad). Woe is...See More »
My best friend has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's DiseaseAshley is 77 and the doctor reckons he may have had it for a few years going on scans and other indicators. Three to ten years is the indication of life expectancy. I have noticed for more than 6 months he is becoming more forgetful and repeating...See More »
Perth and Western Australia have been subjected to drought conditions Very little rain has fallen in the previous 8-9 months. Very noticeable when one looks at the hills surrounding Perth. There are hundreds of dead trees dotting the hillside. Even in the city surrounds trees are dying. Here is a picture taken 6 weeks...See More »
I was not quick enoughWith my new car I finally got around to putting my street directory and country town directories in the car. Almost. I placed the books on the roof whilst I sorted other stuff. As I drove out my driveway I heard an unfamiliar thump. Not discerning a...See More »
A mish mash of what is in my head this morningLast night at about 8pm I realised I had forgotten to eat my lunch at work. Received a letter yesterday. It was a parking fine for 22 April. The day I bought my new car. By the time I received it, the due by date had passed by 2 days. I immediately...See More »
Who has heard the original version - “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother”?This is the first time I have heard the original song by Kelly Gordon. I was reading about the 60s music scene and came across this song. The Hollies almost made it there own, selling over 1 million copies. He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother - Kelly Gor...See More »
The latest spam message I receivedRespected Client, There is a message which we received yesterday and I was really upset and I decided to hear from you before I can take any action on that. We received a message with the below information stating that you gave him the Power of...See More »
Australia's Telstra sacks 2,800 employeesAt the same time it ditches it's current pricing model. “Telstra will need to keep increasing mobile subscriptions or raising prices to keep growing profitability given the rest of the businesses are now such small contributors". I have been with...See More »
Hello Sir, are you with Alinta Gas?"No, I live in a rental that is all electric" As she shrugs her shoulders she says... "That's one less bill to pay" This has happened 4 times in a row as I enter the Shopping Centre. Same sales Lady as well
Share an idiom and it’s origin?At the drop of a hat - Do it immediately without thinking about it Origin - In the 19th century it was common to begin a race or a fight by dropping a hat or sweeping it in a rapid downward motion.
I can not keep up with political correctness these daysWatching the AFL game between Fremantle and St Kilda, their names have been changed to Walyalup for Fremantle and Euro-Yroke for St Kilda. Fremantle - Walyalup is the name of the original inhabitants before colonisation from Fremantle, extending...See More »
Looking for advice regarding SuperannuationI am rather financially illiterate so when it comes to knowing what to do for retirement money I am at a loss. I have a question. Is it better to put extra money into super or keep a moderate bank balance? Last year I made a voluntary after tax...See More »
South Australian craft brewer creates beer made with camel dungBreweries have been increasingly turning to unusual and sustainable products and production methods to stand out in a competitive market. Among them is South Australia's Robe Town Brewery, which is using camel-dung for a new product. Owner and head...See More »
Newcastle woman continues to drive with a red-bellied black snake in her car.A Newcastle woman has opted to wear protective gear while driving after four failed attempts to remove a venomous red-bellied black snake from inside her car. Lisa Kournelis said she was shocked when she first saw the slithery stowaway last month....See More »