Just now watched the worse bit of cricket I have seen in decadesI remember watching Geoffrey Boycott letting 5 Dennis Lillee outswingers go past the bat. He expected the 6th ball to be an outswinger as well. Lillee bowled an inswinger, Boycott let it go and was bowled. Just now, a new batter came in, his first 4...See More »
It is the sizzling of the sausages day at work today.For appreciation of our hard work. This week has been heavy going. Cleaning out the beds of the plasma cutter I use. Started on Monday, will finish about midday today. At least 15 tons of dross was dug out of the beds using a Bobcat Track Loader....See More »
Drivers were in a hurry this morning4am, driving to work multiple car were driving well over the speed limit. At least 6 vehicles going way too fast. One came up behind me, zipped around to the front of me then turned left, all in the space of 50 metres. So many nutters.
Overcome with dizziness whilst driving home yesterday after workI pulled off the road lest I fainted. Extreme light headedness and nausea. Symptoms eased slightly, enough for me to drive the further 2km to home. WebMD noted it could be low blood pressure, vertigo, inner ear infection... Awoke this morning feeling...See More »
Do you like to learn something new every day?A collision, two moving objects strike each other; for example, two ships that are passing run into one another. An allision, however, involves an accident where only one of the objects is moving. A ship hits the dock
I could not find my car todayParked in a large car park. No idea where it was. Looking, looking, looking. I realised today my car does not go Beep - Beep when the key fob is pressed. Only the small lights flash once. Finally found it after 16 minutes walking up and down the rows...See More »
Do you have a fun memory from your younger days to share? I was wearing one in the summer and at the end of the day, removing the shirt, looking in the mirror, the mesh was stencilled onto my skin via sun exposure. I looked like an onion bag, at least I was a sweet onion. 🙂
Do you know any traditional bush ballads pertaining to your neck of the woods?"Click Go the Shears" is a traditional Australian bush ballad. The song details a day's work for a sheep shearer in the days before mechanical shears. The song reflects the traditional role that the wool industry has played in Australian life. It...See More »
Cobalt prosthetic total hip replacement problems.My one true friend underwent a hip replacement several years ago and for the last year cobalt from the parts has been leaking into his bloodstream. He experiences chronic pain and it will eventually kill him.
Another minor gripe about the capitalist systemCompanies sure are hitting a low point when they "have to charge" 25 cents for using a card for transactions. They say it is to "recover costs" My rent went up last week and I received notification yesterday that I need to top up the rental bond by 4...See More »
I wrote a Letter to the EditorRobodebt, next steps Now we know that 16 bureaucrats have been referred for investigation we need to also refer the debt collection agencies as well. It was their constant harassing phone calls that led to some recipients to end their lives. I...See More »
Special solo experiences One time when I was staying in Bunbury, winter time, I thought I might enjoy a cruise on Koombana Bay. Enquiring at the tourist bureau I was told that I was the only person wanting to do the tour and they needed at least six paying customers to...See More »
Just some reminiscences from days pastOne of my subjects in high school - years 7 - 10 - was woodwork. My handyman skills were next to nothing. Sure I was only 14 years of age so no one came down too hard on me. Our final project for the year was to make a bedside cabinet. Well, I...See More »
C'mon, fess up. Food disasters of your own making.Year, 1991, Esperance Western Australia. Neighbours were going out for a few hours and I said I would make a Lemon Cheesecake for their return just because I could. Setting out making the Cheesecake, supping on some beer stubbies. Time to add the...See More »
John Lennons only Number 1 hit in the USOn this day - 16 November - in 1974, "What ever gets you through the night" topped the Billboard 100, Cashbox and Record World charts. Elton John co contributed with harmonies and piano on the recording. John Lennon & Elton John - Whatever Gets You...See More »
It pains me when I see Bank Shareholders whining because profits were downANZ shares took a hit because earnings missed analyst estimates. The bank still made $7.4 billion profit. Looks to me like the shareholders are the ones baying for more and more profits. Australia's four big banks are tipped to make a combined $33...See More »
Is relying on God for guidance comforting?On another social network site I am on a member's son went missing and eventually found. He had ended his own life. There was an abundance of sympathy with many members invoking God in their condolences. One in particular took my eye. "Thank you Lord...See More »
Who was the worse Prime Minister of England Poll (42) See Poll OptionsI am not going back any further than Neville Chamberlain.
I often listen to Parliament on the radioDriving home after work, which takes 30 minutes, many times I tune into the Parliament radio broadcast. Why you may ask. To stay informed on important issues. But also to reaffirm my belief that Politicians are not nice people. A chamber full of...See More »
Got in early applying for holidaysBooked three weeks off work from 29 January till 19th February. Do you/did you give plenty of notice when wanting a break from work?
I wonder who Carly Simon was singing aboutCarly Simon’s “You’re So Vain” was released in the US on November 8th 1972 Was it Mick Jagger? Cat Stevens? Warren Beatty? Kris Kristofferson? Her ex-husband, James Taylor?
Have you see any mythical creatures?Abominable Snowman? Barong? Bunyip? Frankenstein? Golem? Gremlin? Loch Ness Monster? Ogre? Orc? Roc? Sasquatch? Taniwha? Troll?
Finally a victory of sorts.For two years I have been writing to the head office of the Muffin Break franchise regarding not displaying prices of their product in the cabinets. Their response was always the same. We will pass on your suggestions to the display cabinet...See More »