Is everyone okay with opening up society so soon?Germany eased restrictions and the infection rate increased 3 fold. The US death rate has jumped above 1500 cases a day, again. House viewings are to resume in England. I think it is way too early to open. but I am not doing it tough and only have...See More »
One Riddle?It's greater than God; it's more evil than the devil; the poor have it; the rich need it; if you eat it, you will die. What is it?
The Longest Place name in the World is in NZTaumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu 85 Letters. Translation: "The summit where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, the climber of mountains, the land-swallower who travelled about,...See More »
Have you ever asked the Internet a question and received a "No information available type message??I asked, "Why do Pelicans seem to become invisible when circling" Nothing relating to my question was found on the WWW.
Do/did you have a favourite Aunt or Uncle?I had two favourite Aunties as a child. Midge and Ruby. Aunty Midge was wonderful. Never Married, lived in a beautiful Australian Cottage style 1940's era House. Garden full of colourful flowers. Always cooking something. I visited often because she...See More »
I Believe In Justice For All PeopleInterpol has issued a Red Notice for the US Diplomat's wife who killed a British pedestrian then fled back to the US. Claiming Diplomatic Immunity. Interpol's website says a red notice is "a request to law enforcement worldwide to locate and...See More »
Drought conditions reduce Australia's Sheeps numbersThere are now an estimated 63.7 million Sheeps in Australia. Down from a high of 180 million in 1970. This years sheep numbers will be the lowest in 116 years.
Curious to know cost of Dentistry in your CountryI was reading the paper and came across a Dentistry ad for Dental Implants. No Prices displayed. Curiosity saw me send them an email asking the price of full upper and lower teeth. I was staggered with the response. Full upper or lower...$32,000 Full...See More »
The times......They are a changingAs you get older do you find yourself going to bed earlier and earlier? I'm now going to bed at about the same time as I use to leave home to go out in the past🙃
Do you have a cook up day?Tomorrow imma making Bacon and Egg Pies, Aussie Meat Pies and a Carrot loaf with Lemon Zest
What is your normal Breakfast fare?I more often than not have Sausages and eggs for breakfast. Coffee Sausages bought from a proper Butcher, not Supermarket standard. Yetch. If in a hurry, maybe Toast and Vegemite.
Double speak by PoliticiansDonald Rumsfeld once said in 2002, regarding the limitations of intelligence reports. There are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But...See More »
At what age did you "Find Yourself"?I awoke one morning and realised who I was, why I was who I was, and I also realised, without realising previously that I was indeed very wise. I was 45 years old before I came to that conclusion.
No wonder I watch very little free to air TV these daysLast night I watched NCIS-LA. There were 10 ad breaks in the hour. Once, they showed 2 minutes of the show then went to another ad break. They must be making so much money and yet the majority of the programs are repeats. Very little original content...See More »
Why is it certain jobs that need doing are still waiting to be done? Have you any ?Have you any? I have been wanting to paint my lounge room for 6 months. I have the paint and every morning I look at it and say, "There is no pressing need to do it today" This morning I was determined to start, I may well. Need to have Shower, shave...See More »
Aussie Meat Pie1 onion finely chopped 500g beef mince 1 cup water(250 ml) 2 beef stock cubes 1/4 cup, 60 ml, tomato sauce - Ketchup 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste 3 tbs plain flour 1 sheet shortcrust pastry 1 sheet puff pastry 1 egg to...See More »
Do you see the sunrise regularly?I see the sunrise most mornings, even in Winter as it does not rise until 7.15 am at the latest. Summer sunrise is 5.14 am at the earliest. This morning the sun rose at 6.53 am
Getting out the winter clothes yet?I have started to wear long sleeves as the mornings are brisk with little warmth in the morning sun.
School detention anyone?Its a old punishment dates back a long way ... does it do any good? Never had detention in my school days in Tasmania. If one stuffed up, it was the Cane on the hands as punishment. No "Lines", no extra homework, etc. I never knew how the girls were...See More »
Have you ever been in a natural disaster?Be it Tornado/Cyclone, Earthquake, Severe Flooding, Bushfire, Tsunami, Extreme Heatwave, Prolonged Drought, Volcanic Eruptions, Avalanche? This Gusman has experienced no natural disasters