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 »
What would you say is the most reliable and cost efficient apparatus in your home?9 years ago I moved into my current accommodation. At that time I bought a pedestal fan which cost about $17. Every summer this fan runs for upwards of 10 hours a night at the end of my bed. I am thinking this is my most reliable appliance.
Most people do not carry cash now?I went to the footy today and sat near the canteen. The eftpos system was not working for over an hour. So at least 80% of customers could not buy anything, they had no cash. I always carry cash. Really can not rely on technology working all the...See More »
I collected my glasses today.One pair for reading, one pair for distance. Combined cost of $149. Woke up one morning 2 weeks ago and the world was blurry.
I came across another cafe that does not display food prices.I asked both staff why, one of them walked away while the other refused to answer. What are they afraid of? I ordered a coffee, which did have a price, then stated I would have bought something to eat if prices were displayed
Australia has 12,000 beaches. How many does your country have? Squeaky Beach, 3 hour drive south east of Melbourne, is famous for the acoustics created when walking on the silica and quartz sand. Beautifully clear blue waters and good surfing makes Squeaky Beach a draw card for locals and tourists alike....See More »
Want to get rid of those annoying ear worms?Having a song stuck in your head on a loop affects almost everyone. So exasperating, keeping me awake, coming back, non stop for hours. Have you noticed that though the song goes on endlessly in your head, we never verbalise the song? "Interesting...See More »
Last night was party time next doorNeighbour arrived home with his adult son..... and a slab of beer. https://youtu.be/hOML9zwoZn0?si=UOaussLS1LhrTK2u
Do you do the same things every day?Is your life like a CD player in Repeat mode; the identical song is playing over and over. The same procedure as last year, The same procedure as every year? How often do you try new things? Do you step outside your comfort zone? How could one live...See More »
I sent another letter to the editorLet's be honest, one of the reasons rents are skyrocketing is because of greed. Yes, those who have a mortgage on an investment property need to cover rising interest payments. Never forget, they already own a home and have decided to use the housing...See More »
We know that birds sleep, but what about ants? Sometimes I inadvertently leave a morsel of food on the kitchen counter. When I rise at 4am there is a line of ants cleaning up the morsel. Do ants ever sleep?
Why does steam percolate from below New York city streets?Every time I see a scene of New York streets, there is always steam coming for the manholes. Where does this steam come from?
Britney Spears impersonator before Britney was BritneyAC DC lead singer Bon Scott loved having fun on stage. AC DC - Baby, please don't go. https://youtu.be/PyJFcsn8B08?si=dIlY7U1_ctn9zrn3
The pick of the latest batch of spamUnit 2 Tolpits Lane Watford WD18 9RN United Kingdom Attention: Beneficiary. Welcome to the 2024 World Bank/Paris Club & British CFP Global Financial SET-UP. The Camelot National Lottery Group has noted the wide spread of...See More »
Something happened today that defies logicI was a a cricket match today inside the clubrooms. I went to the bar to get a drink, one of the club officials asked the bar person if there was a pencil eraser anywhere. Barperson looked for one. "No, I can not find one" An hour later I am walking...See More »
Are you familiar with ISBNs?Would you be able to tell me what book I am reading if I give you the ISBN? 978-0-89281-372-8
Enquiry into Supermarkets price gouging.Woolworths CEO was being interviewed by journalist on Monday and got up and walked off to get advice from his minder. The questions were too hard hitting for him to be truthful. Guess what? Today he resigned. One would posit to say that the large...See More »
Spam is increasing astronomicallyAll spam goes to the spam box so I do not see it unless I access the spam box. I last looked on February 2. Since then, there have been 50 spam messages. Here is one of them. Attn Beneficiary, Contact UBA Bank to Receive Your payment funds total...See More »
A rather ridiculous dream last nightFor some reason I was the carer for a baby child. Except it was not a baby in the sense that we know them. The "Baby" was the size of an unshelled peanut. Weirder still, the "baby" was grown up. Perfect vocabulary. An adult the size of a peanut...See More »
Have you forgotten to scan an item from your trolley?This question was displayed on the checkout screen. Perusing the trolley I espied 2 avocados I purchased from the grocer across the way. The checkout spy in the sky also espied the two avocadoes. I could not proceed until I notified the checkout...See More »
Came across some Kangaroos on my drive this morning. I counted at least 30 in this mob. These three must have upset the mob leader and been banished from the cool shade.
Bit of scariness in my latest dream.Huge rocks started falling from the sky. The were not burning up as meteorites do. Just massive rocks, by their thousands. People were running around hither and tither trying not to be hit. The longer the event went on, the more rocks were plummeting...See More »