Previously I have shown Aussie animals and Birds(50s) PINNEDHow 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 » (+12)
Australia's termite eating Numbat PINNEDThere 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 (+5)
Two and a half hours to get these shots PINNEDSplendid 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 » (+3)
I am on two other social network sitesThey are starting to peeve me. One does not allow politics of any kind, one has a "Controversial" forum but each new topic must be approved by admin. Which can take up to 24 hours. There is a very fine line to be walked as to whether a topic is... See More »
I think that the next time Mr Trump calls a press conference, no one shows up.Including Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem. Yeah, Yeah, that is just dumb. What about everyone turns up but as soon as they start talking, everyone walks out.
There is a lot of talk about IS Brides returning to AustraliaMy question is, where will they live? Do they have family in Australia that will take them back in? What if they do not have a place of residence waiting for them, will the Australian government find them somewhere to live?
Why do horses whinny?Is it because they are happy? Are they displaying their repertoire of vocalisations to impress those in the herd? Are they saying hello to friends? (1)
I love watching Period Dramas.Latest one I am watching is Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens. It focuses on the corrupting influence of money, social mobility and identity in Victorian London. (1)
I remember 2 years ago when I needed a new garden hoseThe local Bunnings hardware store had plenty. 90% of them Made in China As youse all know, Gusman tries his best to avoid, Made in China. There were Australian owned companies selling garden hoses but they were Made in China I bought a Garden Hose... See More »
Space Saver tyres have been around for a long time nowThey first came onto the market in the mid 70s. Australian car manufacturer, Holden, first introduced the space saver tyre in 2005. As stated by them, Removing the 20-30kg full-size spare from the equation allowed the Commodore to be tested at a... See More »
Almost New Years againDo you know that New Years is only 315 days 12 hours 2 minutes and 50, 49, 48, 47, 46.....
I really have no time for big businessPicture this. Tasmania wants to enter the AFL - Australian Football League competition. The governing body said they must build a new stadium first. Stadium will cost upwards of $1 billion dollars. Plans were approved; stadium will go ahead at a huge... See More »
Let's be honest, big business are not interested in saving the planetTwo examples. Here in Australia, McDonalds are responsible for 84 million take away cups going into landfill every year. Approximately 8.2 billion articles of unaddressed junk mail are produced and delivered to Australian households every year. As... See More »
Just now found out I can arrive at the airport by trainBecause check-in time is 6am I was worried about how I could accomplish such a feat. Taxi at 5am is fraught with them not turning up. Taxi fare would be at least $60. Long term parking would cost at least $120. Checked the train timetable, catching... See More »
I came across this headline in the business section of the the newspaperBulletproof demand for must-have gadgets drives half year profit to $306 million for JB HI-FI. Herein lies a major problem with society today. It seems that the majority of people must upgrade their "obsolete" devices. Is this driven by the consumers... See More »
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