It’s the chat of the future.
dv said:
It’s the chat of the future.
Chatting in a flying car in the distant world of 2026.
Bubblecar said:
dv said:
It’s the chat of the future.
Chatting in a flying car in the distant world of 2026.
Whoever Came Up With The Hyperloop Idea Is A Genius
Bubblecar said:
dv said:It’s the chat of the future.
Chatting in a flying car in the distant world of 2026.
fairly much vehicles do that, more reliably, with gravity and a good earthly surface for grip, most people aren’t stupid enough to have radical antigravity ambitions. You can jump of things for a momentary experience of it, kids do it. Jump out of a perfectly good plane too if you like, gets you an idea.
anyway, I enjoy the sort of corporate looking building behind, and in the foreground physically elevated cars indicating the cultural and ideological elevation, the capsule appearance also, which of course modern vehicles are, quite efficient capsuled of indifference, transporting the indifference, oh and look at those ants down there on the pavement, possibly people.
And where’s that Newton guy, evil he was, did he mention equal and opposite reactions or something like that, unleashed a sorcery, third law of motion was it.
Horridly grounding physics can be.
How long will it be before the technological fantasists secretly all join forces, unsatisfied with the constraints of physical reality……
Bubblecar said:
dv said:It’s the chat of the future.
Chatting in a flying car in the distant world of 2026.
We didn’t get there. Ah well.
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
dv said:It’s the chat of the future.
Chatting in a flying car in the distant world of 2026.
We didn’t get there. Ah well.
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 7 degrees at the back door and overcast. We are forecast a sunny 23 degrees.
More outside stuff for a couple of hours and then I plan on going to the takeaway for a bacon and egg sammich. I haven’t got any bacon in the fridge, so I’ll get them to make one for me.
buffy said:
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 7 degrees at the back door and overcast. We are forecast a sunny 23 degrees.More outside stuff for a couple of hours and then I plan on going to the takeaway for a bacon and egg sammich. I haven’t got any bacon in the fridge, so I’ll get them to make one for me.
“Makin’ Bacon” was a “dice” position in the game “Pass the Pigs”;.
Cheeses!
Woolies are advertising Hot Cross Buns in their current QLD cattle dog. Not just one, but several varieties! Valid from yesterday (New Year’s Eve).
https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/catalogue/view#view=catalogue2&saleId=62717&areaName=QLD&page=11
Michael V said:
buffy said:
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 7 degrees at the back door and overcast. We are forecast a sunny 23 degrees.More outside stuff for a couple of hours and then I plan on going to the takeaway for a bacon and egg sammich. I haven’t got any bacon in the fridge, so I’ll get them to make one for me.
“Makin’ Bacon” was a “dice” position in the game “Pass the Pigs”;.
:)
We’ve got a “Pass the Pigs” set around somewhere. Throwing Leaning Jowler… difficult.
Michael V said:
Cheeses!Woolies are advertising Hot Cross Buns in their current QLD cattle dog. Not just one, but several varieties! Valid from yesterday (New Year’s Eve).
https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/catalogue/view#view=catalogue2&saleId=62717&areaName=QLD&page=11
They started on Boxing Day, but the traditional spiced fruit ones are available all year round now.
4.5/10. Every single one was a guess except Q8
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-01/2026-quiz-events-sport-entertainment/106189880
Divine Angel said:
4.5/10. Every single one was a guess except Q8https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-01/2026-quiz-events-sport-entertainment/106189880
Yeah. I got he same.
Denmark becomes first country to end letter delivery. But they hid the most interesting part at the bottom of the article:
“By law, Danes must be able to send a letter. If a private company stops delivering them, the government must step in with another provider.”
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-31/denmark-postal-service-ends-letter-delivery/106188988
Actual mail I got this year: a hundred letters from my super fund about needing more information, a new bank card, a Christmas card from buffy. Oh, and a reminder for some sort of medical scan. Breast screen or something.
Divine Angel said:
Denmark becomes first country to end letter delivery. But they hid the most interesting part at the bottom of the article:“By law, Danes must be able to send a letter. If a private company stops delivering them, the government must step in with another provider.”
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-31/denmark-postal-service-ends-letter-delivery/106188988
Actual mail I got this year: a hundred letters from my super fund about needing more information, a new bank card, a Christmas card from buffy. Oh, and a reminder for some sort of medical scan. Breast screen or something.
Oh I got told that I should take another poo sample.
Ian said:
Michael V said:
buffy said:
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 7 degrees at the back door and overcast. We are forecast a sunny 23 degrees.More outside stuff for a couple of hours and then I plan on going to the takeaway for a bacon and egg sammich. I haven’t got any bacon in the fridge, so I’ll get them to make one for me.
“Makin’ Bacon” was a “dice” position in the game “Pass the Pigs”;.
:)
We’ve got a “Pass the Pigs” set around somewhere. Throwing Leaning Jowler… difficult.
:)
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Cheeses!Woolies are advertising Hot Cross Buns in their current QLD cattle dog. Not just one, but several varieties! Valid from yesterday (New Year’s Eve).
https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/catalogue/view#view=catalogue2&saleId=62717&areaName=QLD&page=11
They started on Boxing Day, but the traditional spiced fruit ones are available all year round now.
Far-canal!
I’m up but my eyes don’t want to open.
So I think I’ll just go straight back to bed.
Morning pilgrims, the day looks set fair after last nights rain.
I’ll do a spot of mowing today I suspect.
Peak Warming Man said:
Morning pilgrims, the day looks set fair after last nights rain.
I’ll do a spot of mowing today I suspect.
I did get some mower fuel but the grass is mostly brown.
and a hippo gnu year to all.
Rev:
Woolies have a cheap Optus phone this week in QLD ($49). It may be the same in NSW.
The Rev Dodgson said:
and a hippo gnu year to all.
And to you, too.
“Indoor gas appliances will no longer be allowed in new residential builds in Sydney.
That includes cooktops, ovens and indoor heating and cooling systems.
The city’s council plans to prohibit outdoor gas fittings down the line too.”
The house I“m staying in has a gas stove. Every time I use it I think I’m going to accidentally blow up the house.
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
and a hippo gnu year to all.
And to you, too.
I’m trying to imagine a hippo/gnu cross.
Tamb said:
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
and a hippo gnu year to all.
And to you, too.
I’m trying to imagine a hippo/gnu cross.
Try hipporhinostricow.
Divine Angel said:
Tamb said:
Michael V said:And to you, too.
I’m trying to imagine a hippo/gnu cross.
Try hipporhinostricow.
Get much rain up your way Tamb?
Divine Angel said:
“Indoor gas appliances will no longer be allowed in new residential builds in Sydney.That includes cooktops, ovens and indoor heating and cooling systems.
The city’s council plans to prohibit outdoor gas fittings down the line too.”
The house I“m staying in has a gas stove. Every time I use it I think I’m going to accidentally blow up the house.
mrs rb refused to allow a gas stove. Based on the fear.
Peak Warming Man said:
Get much rain up your way Tamb?
Michael V said:
Rev:Woolies have a cheap Optus phone this week in QLD ($49). It may be the same in NSW.
Too late. I already forked out 3x that.
Thanks anyway :)
Tamb said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Get much rain up your way Tamb?
21.2 mm overnight but 1731 mm for the year which is the wettest annual total in the 30+ years I have been keeping records.
It’s a generous bucketing.
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
“Indoor gas appliances will no longer be allowed in new residential builds in Sydney.That includes cooktops, ovens and indoor heating and cooling systems.
The city’s council plans to prohibit outdoor gas fittings down the line too.”
The house I“m staying in has a gas stove. Every time I use it I think I’m going to accidentally blow up the house.
mrs rb refused to allow a gas stove. Based on the fear.
people are irrational.
Tamb said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Get much rain up your way Tamb?
21.2 mm overnight but 1731 mm for the year which is the wettest annual total in the 30+ years I have been keeping records.
A PB, well done.
Divine Angel said:
“Indoor gas appliances will no longer be allowed in new residential builds in Sydney.That includes cooktops, ovens and indoor heating and cooling systems.
The city’s council plans to prohibit outdoor gas fittings down the line too.”
The house I“m staying in has a gas stove. Every time I use it I think I’m going to accidentally blow up the house.
Looks like I’m never going to move to Sydney.
How the fk am I ever going to cook something in a wok? I’m not building a rocket stove indoors, that’s for sure. Eedjots.
Tamb said:
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
and a hippo gnu year to all.
And to you, too.
I’m trying to imagine a hippo/gnu cross.
Tamb!
:)
What’s happening?
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:
Rev:Woolies have a cheap Optus phone this week in QLD ($49). It may be the same in NSW.
Too late. I already forked out 3x that.
Thanks anyway :)
Oh. Buggrit.
JudgeMental said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
“Indoor gas appliances will no longer be allowed in new residential builds in Sydney.That includes cooktops, ovens and indoor heating and cooling systems.
The city’s council plans to prohibit outdoor gas fittings down the line too.”
The house I“m staying in has a gas stove. Every time I use it I think I’m going to accidentally blow up the house.
mrs rb refused to allow a gas stove. Based on the fear.
people are irrational.
Peak Warming Man said:
Tamb said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Get much rain up your way Tamb?
21.2 mm overnight but 1731 mm for the year which is the wettest annual total in the 30+ years I have been keeping records.A PB, well done.
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:
Rev:Woolies have a cheap Optus phone this week in QLD ($49). It may be the same in NSW.
Too late. I already forked out 3x that.
Thanks anyway :)
Oh. Buggrit.
I suspect it would have been tied to some overpriced Optus plan anyway :)
Divine Angel said:
“Indoor gas appliances will no longer be allowed in new residential builds in Sydney.That includes cooktops, ovens and indoor heating and cooling systems.
The city’s council plans to prohibit outdoor gas fittings down the line too.”
The house I“m staying in has a gas stove. Every time I use it I think I’m going to accidentally blow up the house.
Banning gas stoves?? That’s fucking ridiculous! The councilors responsible should be dragged out into the street and beaten to death for their stupidity.
party_pants said:
Divine Angel said:
“Indoor gas appliances will no longer be allowed in new residential builds in Sydney.That includes cooktops, ovens and indoor heating and cooling systems.
The city’s council plans to prohibit outdoor gas fittings down the line too.”
The house I“m staying in has a gas stove. Every time I use it I think I’m going to accidentally blow up the house.
Banning gas stoves?? That’s fucking ridiculous! The councilors responsible should be dragged out into the street and beaten to death for their stupidity.
Steady lad, steady.
back from the magic faraway farm, plenty happy sheeps, all got water, cleaned a trough, read the meters, no leaks
and lady just did the math on the home block meter here, ~200KL/quarter just ended
and computer blue screened on startup, so disabled security during boot and presto normal. Last time did something that was some non-native good quality security software that became outdated in some way and didn’t keep up with Windows updates. I had to trawl the internet to find the problems, some genius already worked it out fortunately.
Or I just let a nasty virus into my computer, but the warnings weren’t anything like that.
Still I could be infecting your computer now as you read. Like saying hello to someone in-person that secretly has covid. You have to breathe to speak, covid already worked that out, oh excellent the host is speaking!, here we go, jumping now as the listener breaths in preparing to speak back.
and I could post a nice picture of Arno bay, you wait there, i’ll just be a moment…
Peak Warming Man said:
party_pants said:
Divine Angel said:
“Indoor gas appliances will no longer be allowed in new residential builds in Sydney.That includes cooktops, ovens and indoor heating and cooling systems.
The city’s council plans to prohibit outdoor gas fittings down the line too.”
The house I“m staying in has a gas stove. Every time I use it I think I’m going to accidentally blow up the house.
Banning gas stoves?? That’s fucking ridiculous! The councilors responsible should be dragged out into the street and beaten to death for their stupidity.
Steady lad, steady.
I think I need more coffee
(Moving to current thread)
furious said:
Woodie said:
furious said:Yet to be determined, pain just appeared, doctor sent me for xray and ultrasound to have a look. Got the xray but can’t get in to ultrasound until next week. Until then,
no one knows…it’s total sensory deprivation and backup drugs.
/fixed
Which bits are doing the hurty stuff?
Can’t pin point the source, doctor did the usual prodding, and does this hurt? And the thing is, the prodding didn’t hurt, it just hurts to walk. Foot, lower leg…
How are you today?
Let us know what the ultrasound reveals.
transition said:
back from the magic faraway farm, plenty happy sheeps, all got water, cleaned a trough, read the meters, no leaksand lady just did the math on the home block meter here, ~200KL/quarter just ended
and computer blue screened on startup, so disabled security during boot and presto normal. Last time did something that was some non-native good quality security software that became outdated in some way and didn’t keep up with Windows updates. I had to trawl the internet to find the problems, some genius already worked it out fortunately.
Or I just let a nasty virus into my computer, but the warnings weren’t anything like that.
Still I could be infecting your computer now as you read. Like saying hello to someone in-person that secretly has covid. You have to breathe to speak, covid already worked that out, oh excellent the host is speaking!, here we go, jumping now as the listener breaths in preparing to speak back.
and I could post a nice picture of Arno bay, you wait there, i’ll just be a moment…
AI Overview
Arno Bay is a small, quiet fishing and tourist town on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, located between Whyalla and Port Lincoln. Famous for snapper fishing and its award-winning mangrove estuary boardwalk, it offers a peaceful, scenic getaway with beaches, accommodation, and a local pub.
transition said:
back from the magic faraway farm, plenty happy sheeps, all got water, cleaned a trough, read the meters, no leaksand lady just did the math on the home block meter here, ~200KL/quarter just ended
and computer blue screened on startup, so disabled security during boot and presto normal. Last time did something that was some non-native good quality security software that became outdated in some way and didn’t keep up with Windows updates. I had to trawl the internet to find the problems, some genius already worked it out fortunately.
Or I just let a nasty virus into my computer, but the warnings weren’t anything like that.
Still I could be infecting your computer now as you read. Like saying hello to someone in-person that secretly has covid. You have to breathe to speak, covid already worked that out, oh excellent the host is speaking!, here we go, jumping now as the listener breaths in preparing to speak back.
and I could post a nice picture of Arno bay, you wait there, i’ll just be a moment…
few of them there was
Bubblecar said:
transition said:
back from the magic faraway farm, plenty happy sheeps, all got water, cleaned a trough, read the meters, no leaksand lady just did the math on the home block meter here, ~200KL/quarter just ended
and computer blue screened on startup, so disabled security during boot and presto normal. Last time did something that was some non-native good quality security software that became outdated in some way and didn’t keep up with Windows updates. I had to trawl the internet to find the problems, some genius already worked it out fortunately.
Or I just let a nasty virus into my computer, but the warnings weren’t anything like that.
Still I could be infecting your computer now as you read. Like saying hello to someone in-person that secretly has covid. You have to breathe to speak, covid already worked that out, oh excellent the host is speaking!, here we go, jumping now as the listener breaths in preparing to speak back.
and I could post a nice picture of Arno bay, you wait there, i’ll just be a moment…
AI Overview
Arno Bay is a small, quiet fishing and tourist town on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, located between Whyalla and Port Lincoln. Famous for snapper fishing and its award-winning mangrove estuary boardwalk, it offers a peaceful, scenic getaway with beaches, accommodation, and a local pub.
Could be a lovely place for a pud.
:)
Bubblecar said:
transition said:
back from the magic faraway farm, plenty happy sheeps, all got water, cleaned a trough, read the meters, no leaksand lady just did the math on the home block meter here, ~200KL/quarter just ended
and computer blue screened on startup, so disabled security during boot and presto normal. Last time did something that was some non-native good quality security software that became outdated in some way and didn’t keep up with Windows updates. I had to trawl the internet to find the problems, some genius already worked it out fortunately.
Or I just let a nasty virus into my computer, but the warnings weren’t anything like that.
Still I could be infecting your computer now as you read. Like saying hello to someone in-person that secretly has covid. You have to breathe to speak, covid already worked that out, oh excellent the host is speaking!, here we go, jumping now as the listener breaths in preparing to speak back.
and I could post a nice picture of Arno bay, you wait there, i’ll just be a moment…
AI Overview
Arno Bay is a small, quiet fishing and tourist town on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, located between Whyalla and Port Lincoln. Famous for snapper fishing and its award-winning mangrove estuary boardwalk, it offers a peaceful, scenic getaway with beaches, accommodation, and a local pub.
I not had a good look around for long time, town grown a lot, really nice place
Just about every house I have ever lived in has had gas cooktops. I very much prefer it over electric. They are perfectly safe and the technology is mature and well understood.
Great back-up to have in case of electricity blackouts too. You can still cook some things, and make hot water.
Talking about gas stoves, the older sister says of my nephew (currently on a 12 day bushwalk):
The first few days of his walk were a bit bleak, as he discovered his little gas stove wasn’t working.
His dinners need boiling water to reconstitute them! He was soaking them in his bowl overnight in cold river water instead, and of course he couldn’t have any hot drinks either.
Fortunately he eventually managed to fix it!
Bubblecar said:
Talking about gas stoves, the older sister says of my nephew (currently on a 12 day bushwalk):The first few days of his walk were a bit bleak, as he discovered his little gas stove wasn’t working.
His dinners need boiling water to reconstitute them! He was soaking them in his bowl overnight in cold river water instead, and of course he couldn’t have any hot drinks either.
Fortunately he eventually managed to fix it!
party_pants said:
Just about every house I have ever lived in has had gas cooktops. I very much prefer it over electric. They are perfectly safe and the technology is mature and well understood.Great back-up to have in case of electricity blackouts too. You can still cook some things, and make hot water.
Agree.
Tuesday see a 41C and a 44C Wednesday, lady just showing me.
and I think a nice new years car is in order, a photo, just saw Mulga Parrots way out the farm, let me have a look…
there ya go
transition said:
Tuesday see a 41C and a 44C Wednesday, lady just showing me.and I think a nice new years car is in order, a photo, just saw Mulga Parrots way out the farm, let me have a look…
there ya go
and to yourself.
Bubblecar said:
Talking about gas stoves, the older sister says of my nephew (currently on a 12 day bushwalk):The first few days of his walk were a bit bleak, as he discovered his little gas stove wasn’t working.
His dinners need boiling water to reconstitute them! He was soaking them in his bowl overnight in cold river water instead, and of course he couldn’t have any hot drinks either.
Fortunately he eventually managed to fix it!
A type 2 fun kinda person eh.
transition said:
Tuesday see a 41C and a 44C Wednesday, lady just showing me.and I think a nice new years car is in order, a photo, just saw Mulga Parrots way out the farm, let me have a look…
there ya go
:)
Tamb said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Get much rain up your way Tamb?
21.2 mm overnight but 1731 mm for the year which is the wettest annual total in the 30+ years I have been keeping records.
1789 mm here for 2025, well above the almost 1500 mm long term average.
roughbarked said:
party_pants said:
Just about every house I have ever lived in has had gas cooktops. I very much prefer it over electric. They are perfectly safe and the technology is mature and well understood.Great back-up to have in case of electricity blackouts too. You can still cook some things, and make hot water.
Agree.
Absolutely! +1
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:Too late. I already forked out 3x that.
Thanks anyway :)
Oh. Buggrit.
I suspect it would have been tied to some overpriced Optus plan anyway :)
Ah. We buy cheap Telstra phones from Woolies and stick our own SIM cards in them. That works for us.
They come with SIMs which we don’t use.
party_pants said:
Divine Angel said:
“Indoor gas appliances will no longer be allowed in new residential builds in Sydney.That includes cooktops, ovens and indoor heating and cooling systems.
The city’s council plans to prohibit outdoor gas fittings down the line too.”
The house I“m staying in has a gas stove. Every time I use it I think I’m going to accidentally blow up the house.
Banning gas stoves?? That’s fucking ridiculous! The councilors responsible should be dragged out into the street and beaten to death for their stupidity.
Yes.
poikilotherm said:
Bubblecar said:
Talking about gas stoves, the older sister says of my nephew (currently on a 12 day bushwalk):The first few days of his walk were a bit bleak, as he discovered his little gas stove wasn’t working.
His dinners need boiling water to reconstitute them! He was soaking them in his bowl overnight in cold river water instead, and of course he couldn’t have any hot drinks either.
Fortunately he eventually managed to fix it!
A type 2 fun kinda person eh.
He was stuck at the top of a mountain yesterday for many hours. Couldn’t venture down because of thick fog, made it impossible to see where he was going.
Fortunately it cleared by late afternoon.
Bubblecar said:
poikilotherm said:
Bubblecar said:
Talking about gas stoves, the older sister says of my nephew (currently on a 12 day bushwalk):The first few days of his walk were a bit bleak, as he discovered his little gas stove wasn’t working.
His dinners need boiling water to reconstitute them! He was soaking them in his bowl overnight in cold river water instead, and of course he couldn’t have any hot drinks either.
Fortunately he eventually managed to fix it!
A type 2 fun kinda person eh.
He was stuck at the top of a mountain yesterday for many hours. Couldn’t venture down because of thick fog, made it impossible to see where he was going.
Fortunately it cleared by late afternoon.
Sounds like his phone still worked.
roughbarked said:
Bubblecar said:
poikilotherm said:A type 2 fun kinda person eh.
He was stuck at the top of a mountain yesterday for many hours. Couldn’t venture down because of thick fog, made it impossible to see where he was going.
Fortunately it cleared by late afternoon.
Sounds like his phone still worked.
It usually does work at some points on these walks.
so why don’t they more commonly have 6 kW electrical cooktops to solve the main advantage that gas has over the future
Michael V said:
Tamb said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Get much rain up your way Tamb?
21.2 mm overnight but 1731 mm for the year which is the wettest annual total in the 30+ years I have been keeping records.1789 mm here for 2025, well above the almost 1500 mm long term average.
What the nonsensical Google AI has to say, in part because it didn’t look up the long-term average of this place; it also didn’t take into account that a blank record means “No Record”, not “Zero” – the manual weather station here’s read-and record person missed a total of about 3 months, likely due to illnesses:
Peak Warming Man said:
Tamb said:21.2 mm overnight but 1731 mm for the year which is the wettest annual total in the 30+ years I have been keeping records.
A PB, well done.
PB here as well… 1627 mm
Average here is about 1070 mm which was well busted by the end of May.
party_pants said:
Just about every house I have ever lived in has had gas cooktops. I very much prefer it over electric. They are perfectly safe and the technology is mature and well understood.Great back-up to have in case of electricity blackouts too. You can still cook some things, and make hot water.
Except for a short time in a rental flat and then a house, I’ve always cooked on a gas stove. I like my electric oven. It’s probably because it’s what I grew up with, but I feel I can control the heat a lot better. And as MV said…what about the wok?
Ooh, tribute documentary on John Clarke on ABC tonight at 7.30pm. That’s a definite watch.
And time for my read and siesta. I did a lot of weeding this morning and reinstated Buddha to his place under the big redgum. I had moved him away during The Time of the Arborists to make him safe.
buffy said:
Ooh, tribute documentary on John Clarke on ABC tonight at 7.30pm. That’s a definite watch.
Yes indeed.
The worst part about petsitting is when a pet starts acting out of sorts.
This time last year, we were petsitting a senior cat who wasn’t doing his usual things when we arrived. Consulted with the owner, we took cat to the vet, cat held on for another week until the owners got home.
One of the dogs isn’t her usual self today 😕
Felt a very minor earth tremor about 20 minutes ago, I think. Nothing reported yet.
Perhaps I was AI hallucinating…
Michael V said:
Felt a very minor earth tremor about 20 minutes ago, I think. Nothing reported yet.Perhaps I was AI hallucinating…
2026 starts with a bang, huh
They have some nice red grapes in coles at the moment.
Over.
Peak Warming Man said:
They have some nice red grapes in coles at the moment.
Over.
You’re supposed to eat twelve grapes on NYE, to bring good luck for each month of the new year. You ruin the woo woo if you eat a bag of them on New Year’s Day.
Peak Warming Man said:
They have some nice red grapes in coles at the moment.
Over.
And cherries, but I’ve overdone them in the past few days and have had a minor case of the squirts.
Divine Angel said:
Peak Warming Man said:
They have some nice red grapes in coles at the moment.
Over.
You’re supposed to eat twelve grapes on NYE, to bring good luck for each month of the new year. You ruin the woo woo if you eat a bag of them on New Year’s Day.
Is this some sort of grape industry marketing genius akin to Love Day?
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Felt a very minor earth tremor about 20 minutes ago, I think. Nothing reported yet.Perhaps I was AI hallucinating…
2026 starts with a bang, huh
I wish!
:)
Divine Angel said:
Peak Warming Man said:
They have some nice red grapes in coles at the moment.
Over.
You’re supposed to eat twelve grapes on NYE, to bring good luck for each month of the new year. You ruin the woo woo if you eat a bag of them on New Year’s Day.
Oh, pity.
No grapes but I did find some blueberries, so I ate those instead.
Faaaaark…trying to get Vikram to understand my ongoing issues with my ISP in the USA and how I can stop being billed for my disconnected cell phone.
I might need to drink alcohol.
kii said:
Faaaaark…trying to get Vikram to understand my ongoing issues with my ISP in the USA and how I can stop being billed for my disconnected cell phone.I might need to drink alcohol.
Vikram: Let me raise a request, so no need to worry.
kii said:
kii said:
Faaaaark…trying to get Vikram to understand my ongoing issues with my ISP in the USA and how I can stop being billed for my disconnected cell phone.I might need to drink alcohol.
Vikram: Let me raise a request, so no need to worry.
Vikram?
Michael V said:
kii said:
kii said:
Faaaaark…trying to get Vikram to understand my ongoing issues with my ISP in the USA and how I can stop being billed for my disconnected cell phone.I might need to drink alcohol.
Vikram: Let me raise a request, so no need to worry.
Vikram?
My new best friend who may or may not be AI.
6012 words. This thing practically writes itself. I think I’ve found a new career: mildly scary stories for the tween market. The new Goosebumps, if you will. RL Stine sure pumped ‘em out quickly.
Divine Angel said:
6012 words. This thing practically writes itself. I think I’ve found a new career: mildly scary stories for the tween market. The new Goosebumps, if you will. RL Stine sure pumped ‘em out quickly.
What are you writing?
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
6012 words. This thing practically writes itself. I think I’ve found a new career: mildly scary stories for the tween market. The new Goosebumps, if you will. RL Stine sure pumped ‘em out quickly.
What are you writing?
An autobiography.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
6012 words. This thing practically writes itself. I think I’ve found a new career: mildly scary stories for the tween market. The new Goosebumps, if you will. RL Stine sure pumped ‘em out quickly.
What are you writing?
mildly scary stories for the tween market. The new Goosebumps, if you will
JudgeMental said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
6012 words. This thing practically writes itself. I think I’ve found a new career: mildly scary stories for the tween market. The new Goosebumps, if you will. RL Stine sure pumped ‘em out quickly.
What are you writing?
mildly scary stories for the tween market. The new Goosebumps, if you will
Sounds like fun!
Michael V said:
Felt a very minor earth tremor about 20 minutes ago, I think. Nothing reported yet.Perhaps I was AI hallucinating…
The Earthquakes@GA site seems to be running over 24 hours behind.
https://earthquakes.ga.gov.au/
Brindabellas said:
JudgeMental said:
Michael V said:What are you writing?
mildly scary stories for the tween market. The new Goosebumps, if you will
Sounds like fun!
That’s a thought.
We could get together here and crowd-write one!
:)
Happy New year – I’m already exhausted.
Dad had decided not to eat again, or have a shower or change clothes – spent 1.5 hours of nagging – got him out of bed and ate a 1/4 of a sandwhich and a glass of ginger beer.
Stepdad not doing well in respite in an Aged Care facility – keeps on trying to escape – mum is not coping well and is in tears, worrying that she is doing the right thing , as she is unwell and cope with his behaviour and looking at putting him in permanent care – getting old and unwell sucks.
AussieDJ said:
Brindabellas said:
JudgeMental said:mildly scary stories for the tween market. The new Goosebumps, if you will
Sounds like fun!
That’s a thought.
We could get together here and crowd-write one!
:)
I’ll go first.
It was a dark and stormy night…………….
Peak Warming Man said:
AussieDJ said:
Brindabellas said:Sounds like fun!
That’s a thought.
We could get together here and crowd-write one!
:)
I’ll go first.
It was a dark and stormy night…………….
…and all through the house…
JudgeMental said:
Peak Warming Man said:
AussieDJ said:That’s a thought.
We could get together here and crowd-write one!
:)
I’ll go first.
It was a dark and stormy night…………….
…and all through the house…
… the smell of burnt toast permeated …
AussieDJ said:
JudgeMental said:
Peak Warming Man said:I’ll go first.
It was a dark and stormy night…………….
…and all through the house…
… the smell of burnt toast permeated …
and little Jimmy was asleep in his own little room again…………
Peak Warming Man said:
AussieDJ said:
JudgeMental said:…and all through the house…
… the smell of burnt toast permeated …
and little Jimmy was asleep in his own little room again…………
…or so his parents thought…
JudgeMental said:
Peak Warming Man said:
AussieDJ said:… the smell of burnt toast permeated …
and little Jimmy was asleep in his own little room again…………
…or so his parents thought…
Jimmys dismembered body was found hanging from a meat hook in the kitchen next morning……………
Peak Warming Man said:
JudgeMental said:
Peak Warming Man said:and little Jimmy was asleep in his own little room again…………
…or so his parents thought…
Jimmys dismembered body was found hanging from a meat hook in the kitchen next morning……………
… Meanwhile, in the cellar, the Inuit exchange student …
Peak Warming Man said:
JudgeMental said:
Peak Warming Man said:and little Jimmy was asleep in his own little room again…………
…or so his parents thought…
Jimmys dismembered body was found hanging from a meat hook in the kitchen next morning……………
…but was it really Jimmy or his doppelganger he had constructed out of number 8 fencing wire and paper mache as a cruel halloween joke…
DA will be frantically taking notes.
JudgeMental said:
DA will be frantically taking notes.
Not as fast as AI, but much higher quality output :)
AussieDJ said:
Michael V said:
Felt a very minor earth tremor about 20 minutes ago, I think. Nothing reported yet.Perhaps I was AI hallucinating…
The Earthquakes@GA site seems to be running over 24 hours behind.
https://earthquakes.ga.gov.au/
I don’t think it is. Latest earthquake mapped by GA is this one:
AussieDJ said:
Peak Warming Man said:
JudgeMental said:…or so his parents thought…
Jimmys dismembered body was found hanging from a meat hook in the kitchen next morning……………
… Meanwhile, in the cellar, the Inuit exchange student …
LOLOL…
…was carving a spear point out of Jimmy’s left femur…
Brindabellas said:
Happy New year – I’m already exhausted.Dad had decided not to eat again, or have a shower or change clothes – spent 1.5 hours of nagging – got him out of bed and ate a 1/4 of a sandwhich and a glass of ginger beer.
Stepdad not doing well in respite in an Aged Care facility – keeps on trying to escape – mum is not coping well and is in tears, worrying that she is doing the right thing , as she is unwell and cope with his behaviour and looking at putting him in permanent care – getting old and unwell sucks.
I’ll say.
kii said:
AussieDJ said:
Peak Warming Man said:Jimmys dismembered body was found hanging from a meat hook in the kitchen next morning……………
… Meanwhile, in the cellar, the Inuit exchange student …
LOLOL…
…was carving a spear point out of Jimmy’s left femur…
…to protect himself from bears for when he went out clubbing later that day…
We received a set of chopping mats. I suppose they are fine but I fear change.
You seem to need another adapter for the battery charger?
Peak Warming Man said:
You seem to need another adapter for the battery charger?
I don’t so:
No worries.
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:
You seem to need another adapter for the battery charger?
I don’t so:
No worries.
How do you get electricity into your charger.
Over.
First week of the year.
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:
You seem to need another adapter for the battery charger?
I don’t so:
No worries.
How do you get electricity into your charger.
Over.
I use a wand.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-01/banged-up-millennium-falcon-last-in-sydney-to-hobart/106192678
Not being able to teleport is continuing to be an inconvenience for me.
Someone do something about it please.
Peak Warming Man said:
You seem to need another adapter for the battery charger?
I’ve got something similar for a light set-up. The small black and silver pointy bit plugs into the back of the battery unit and the black oblong (which is attached to the pointy bit by a thin cord) plugs into a power point. Was that what you were asking about?
I was just perusing google maps and came across this google review of a mineral processing plant in WA:
“Got my finger stuck in the urinal trying to fish a wedding ring out that wasn’t mine, then the owner of the ring came in and saw my finger stuck so in a weird agreement he went to get a kangaroo as requested by me and upon delivery of this kangaroo we would do a same time trade of the ring and the filthy animal. Anyways I gave it one star for the shituation I was put into and I gave it the second star cause I kept the kangaroo and it was like a big souvenir for me. I left a picture of my tooth….”
Watching a documentary that ruby alerted me to.
The Message of the Lyrebird.
Nice.
One way to beat the traffic – Ride on the back of an ostrich.
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 8 degrees at the back door and overcast. We are forecast cloud clearing and 29 degrees.
More garden stuff this morning.
And I’m off outside for a bit. I’ll see what you lot have been doing later.
Spiny Norman said:
One way to beat the traffic – Ride on the back of an ostrich.
Not much protection in a fender bender.
Overcast, showers top of 29.
Apparently the dogs didn’t like me sleeping in. I got woken up by a bark cos they wanted their morning pee and sniffs around the yard.
kii said:
Watching a documentary that ruby alerted me to.
The Message of the Lyrebird.
Nice.
https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/movie/the-message-of-the-lyrebird/2474793027803
ruby said:
kii said:
Watching a documentary that ruby alerted me to.
The Message of the Lyrebird.
Nice.
https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/movie/the-message-of-the-lyrebird/2474793027803
Tried that but it doesn’t like firefox. Probably have to come back in a different browser.
Greetings
I’m back. I moved some firewood and spade edged some garden bed. That will do for my “rest” day in the garden. I have suggested mr buffy and I go to the bush very early tomorrow. I want to collect some seed from an endangered wattle. I’m pretty sure it is this week or next that I need to do that. I missed the seed last year. And I want to try again for some Hyacinth Orchids to photograph. They are all over iNaturalist (in Victoria) and I haven’t seen any this season yet.
How’s that for Transperth
$2:80 standard fare for 3 hours.
So no price increase in fact a decrease in general
Morning pilgrims, a bit overcast in the Pearl today.
buffy said:
I’m back. I moved some firewood and spade edged some garden bed. That will do for my “rest” day in the garden. I have suggested mr buffy and I go to the bush very early tomorrow. I want to collect some seed from an endangered wattle. I’m pretty sure it is this week or next that I need to do that. I missed the seed last year. And I want to try again for some Hyacinth Orchids to photograph. They are all over iNaturalist (in Victoria) and I haven’t seen any this season yet.
My gardening for the day was wiping dust off the indoor plants.
Does aurora borealis/australis need to be capitalised?
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
I’m back. I moved some firewood and spade edged some garden bed. That will do for my “rest” day in the garden. I have suggested mr buffy and I go to the bush very early tomorrow. I want to collect some seed from an endangered wattle. I’m pretty sure it is this week or next that I need to do that. I missed the seed last year. And I want to try again for some Hyacinth Orchids to photograph. They are all over iNaturalist (in Victoria) and I haven’t seen any this season yet.
My gardening for the day was wiping dust off the indoor plants.
Indoor plants don’t survive here. I can’t be bothered with them, and they know it. So they die…
I don’t know what these are, I’m guessing ficus or something, but they were dusty, so I cleaned them.
Divine Angel said:
Does aurora borealis/australis need to be capitalised?
I don’t know, sorry.
Divine Angel said:
Does aurora borealis/australis need to be capitalised?
No.
8/10. I knew quite a lot of them.
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
ABC news quiz8/10. I knew quite a lot of them.
5/10
Stumbled in the second half
35/50 here.
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
ABC news quiz8/10. I knew quite a lot of them.
5/10
Stumbled in the second half
4/10 Have not been following the news much during my days off.
party_pants said:
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
ABC news quiz8/10. I knew quite a lot of them.
5/10
Stumbled in the second half
4/10 Have not been following the news much during my days off.
4/10 here as well and for the same reason. I only knew one, maybe two of them and I worked out the correct answer for the last one. My guesses for the others were terrible.
dv said:
We received a set of chopping mats. I suppose they are fine but I fear change.
Yeah they work okay
dv said:
buffy said:
ABC news quiz8/10. I knew quite a lot of them.
4 / 10 here
9/10 with a few lucky guesses. Opposite to party_pants, I had enough spare time this week to keep up with the news.
Oh look at that, it’s lunch time
Kingy said:
dv said:
buffy said:
ABC news quiz8/10. I knew quite a lot of them.
4 / 10 here
9/10 with a few lucky guesses. Opposite to party_pants, I had enough spare time this week to keep up with the news.
Oh, I’ve had plenty of time, just not the inclination. Haven’t had the radio on much with hourly news bulletins either. I think as few of the stories were discussed here.
In fact, I’ve been avoiding the news cycle a bit more than usual ever since the Bondi shootings.
party_pants said:
Kingy said:
dv said:4 / 10 here
9/10 with a few lucky guesses. Opposite to party_pants, I had enough spare time this week to keep up with the news.
Oh, I’ve had plenty of time, just not the inclination. Haven’t had the radio on much with hourly news bulletins either. I think as few of the stories were discussed here.
In fact, I’ve been avoiding the news cycle a bit more than usual ever since the Bondi shootings.
————————->>> In fact, I’ve been avoiding the news cycle a bit more than usual ever since the Bondi shootings.
Me, too.
Qld has 13HEALTH which is a RN telling you to go to hospital. I assume other states have something similar? Well, everyone does now!
Divine Angel said:
Qld has 13HEALTH which is a RN telling you to go to hospital. I assume other states have something similar? Well, everyone does now!
can’t they just use 爱 to do that
There’ll be no photos.
Peak Warming Man said:
There’ll be no photos.
His / her colleagues were looking down in the mouth over the news.
Hey DA…do you want to put your trans explanation stuff into a thread? It’s sort of lost in Australian politics and it’s interesting.
Michael V said:
party_pants said:
Kingy said:9/10 with a few lucky guesses. Opposite to party_pants, I had enough spare time this week to keep up with the news.
Oh, I’ve had plenty of time, just not the inclination. Haven’t had the radio on much with hourly news bulletins either. I think as few of the stories were discussed here.
In fact, I’ve been avoiding the news cycle a bit more than usual ever since the Bondi shootings.
————————->>> In fact, I’ve been avoiding the news cycle a bit more than usual ever since the Bondi shootings.
Me, too.
Makes three of us.
For people who use Uber
Are they reasonable about luggage
I am returning home after work and feeding the dog and have a large suitcase to take with me
Its large enough that I don’t know if I can be bothered wheeling it and a bag down to the train station
Get two trains and then a bus and then walk again
Cymek said:
For people who use UberAre they reasonable about luggage
I am returning home after work and feeding the dog and have a large suitcase to take with me
Its large enough that I don’t know if I can be bothered wheeling it and a bag down to the train station
Get two trains and then a bus and then walk again
I’m sure people catch Ubers to airports all the time. Shouldn’t be a problem.
Cymek said:
For people who use UberAre they reasonable about luggage
I am returning home after work and feeding the dog and have a large suitcase to take with me
Its large enough that I don’t know if I can be bothered wheeling it and a bag down to the train station
Get two trains and then a bus and then walk again
Not sure, never done it myself. But should be fine, people must do it all the time to go to the airport.
Stranger Things finale was satisfactory. Did what it needed to do.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Cymek said:
For people who use UberAre they reasonable about luggage
I am returning home after work and feeding the dog and have a large suitcase to take with me
Its large enough that I don’t know if I can be bothered wheeling it and a bag down to the train station
Get two trains and then a bus and then walk again
I’m sure people catch Ubers to airports all the time. Shouldn’t be a problem.
I thought as much
dv said:
Stranger Things finale was satisfactory. Did what it needed to do.
Haven’t watched any yet
Fallout season 2 is back
Have you watched the first season ?
Cymek said:
dv said:
Stranger Things finale was satisfactory. Did what it needed to do.Haven’t watched any yet
Fallout season 2 is back
Have you watched the first season ?
Yeah I did. Thought it was okay.
Though re Stranger Things, someone posted this. I thought they were kidding but subsequent posts indicated they were being serious.
dv said:
Though re Stranger Things, someone posted this. I thought they were kidding but subsequent posts indicated they were being serious.
Recently posted. Same image. you probsbly posted it.
dv said:
Though re Stranger Things, someone posted this. I thought they were kidding but subsequent posts indicated they were being serious.
Some people do not read anything much.
Michael V said:
dv said:
Though re Stranger Things, someone posted this. I thought they were kidding but subsequent posts indicated they were being serious.
Some people do not read anything much.
Not allowed to, and anyway the books are all in the process of being burnt or chucked out :)
party_pants said:
Michael V said:
dv said:
Though re Stranger Things, someone posted this. I thought they were kidding but subsequent posts indicated they were being serious.
Some people do not read anything much.
Not allowed to, and anyway the books are all in the process of being burnt or chucked out :)
I suppose these days 1984 is such a long time ago. Oh, and 1949, too.
Anyway who reads Orwell, anyway?
roughbarked said:
dv said:
Though re Stranger Things, someone posted this. I thought they were kidding but subsequent posts indicated they were being serious.
Recently posted. Same image. you probsbly posted it.
I definitely didn’t
dv said:
roughbarked said:
dv said:
Though re Stranger Things, someone posted this. I thought they were kidding but subsequent posts indicated they were being serious.
Recently posted. Same image. you probsbly posted it.
I definitely didn’t
Was she meaning spy satellites or cameras
Cymek said:
dv said:
roughbarked said:Recently posted. Same image. you probsbly posted it.
I definitely didn’t
Was she meaning spy satellites or cameras
Plus being a big fan and not knowing the premise of the show doesn’t bode well
Cymek said:
dv said:
roughbarked said:Recently posted. Same image. you probsbly posted it.
I definitely didn’t
Was she meaning spy satellites or cameras
Cameras
Cymek said:
Cymek said:
dv said:I definitely didn’t
Was she meaning spy satellites or cameras
Plus being a big fan and not knowing the premise of the show doesn’t bode well
This isn’t the point…
Cymek said:
For people who use UberAre they reasonable about luggage
I am returning home after work and feeding the dog and have a large suitcase to take with me
Its large enough that I don’t know if I can be bothered wheeling it and a bag down to the train station
Get two trains and then a bus and then walk again
Uber is the wrk of the devil, get a taxi.
Peak Warming Man said:
Cymek said:
For people who use UberAre they reasonable about luggage
I am returning home after work and feeding the dog and have a large suitcase to take with me
Its large enough that I don’t know if I can be bothered wheeling it and a bag down to the train station
Get two trains and then a bus and then walk again
Uber is the wrk of the devil, get a taxi.
A proper taxi, with a proper taxi light on it, and a proper driver with a proper taxi drivers uniform.
Peak Warming Man said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Cymek said:
For people who use UberAre they reasonable about luggage
I am returning home after work and feeding the dog and have a large suitcase to take with me
Its large enough that I don’t know if I can be bothered wheeling it and a bag down to the train station
Get two trains and then a bus and then walk again
Uber is the wrk of the devil, get a taxi.
A proper taxi, with a proper taxi light on it, and a proper driver with a proper taxi drivers uniform.
In Perth??
tell ‘im he’s dreaming!
Peak Warming Man said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Cymek said:
For people who use UberAre they reasonable about luggage
I am returning home after work and feeding the dog and have a large suitcase to take with me
Its large enough that I don’t know if I can be bothered wheeling it and a bag down to the train station
Get two trains and then a bus and then walk again
Uber is the wrk of the devil, get a taxi.
A proper taxi, with a proper taxi light on it, and a proper driver with a proper taxi drivers uniform.
And don’t get me started on minicab drivers in London.
Peak Warming Man said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Peak Warming Man said:Uber is the wrk of the devil, get a taxi.
A proper taxi, with a proper taxi light on it, and a proper driver with a proper taxi drivers uniform.
And don’t get me started on minicab drivers in London.
Yes – they don’t have “The Knowledge”.
Peak Warming Man said:
Cymek said:
For people who use UberAre they reasonable about luggage
I am returning home after work and feeding the dog and have a large suitcase to take with me
Its large enough that I don’t know if I can be bothered wheeling it and a bag down to the train station
Get two trains and then a bus and then walk again
Uber is the wrk of the devil, get a taxi.
They are about $30 extra
Uber was $45, taxi $75 and public transport about $2:80
fk deity gave yous legs for a reason, use them
Cymek said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Cymek said:
For people who use UberAre they reasonable about luggage
I am returning home after work and feeding the dog and have a large suitcase to take with me
Its large enough that I don’t know if I can be bothered wheeling it and a bag down to the train station
Get two trains and then a bus and then walk again
Uber is the wrk of the devil, get a taxi.
They are about $30 extra
Uber was $45, taxi $75 and public transport about $2:80
Take the public transport.
Public transport is such a PITA though
Divine Angel said:
Public transport is such a PITA though
Yes
For this it is
A 1km walk (it’s not a long walk but with suitcase and bag so annoying)
A train to city
Go to underground and get another train (these trains are usually packed, however the city is quiet so may be easier today)
Get train and then get off and wait for a bus, then another walk.
Divine Angel said:
Public transport is such a PITA though
Really? I used buses to and from work when I was in Brisbane. No problem.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Public transport is such a PITA though
Really? I used buses to and from work when I was in Brisbane. No problem.
When you’ve got luggage and swtiching services like Cymek is, it’s a pain.
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Public transport is such a PITA though
Really? I used buses to and from work when I was in Brisbane. No problem.
When you’ve got luggage and swtiching services like Cymek is, it’s a pain.
Especially if it’s also a hot day. I think Perth is high 30s today.
another fkn antisémite
Khawaja will retire having played 88 Tests for Australia, yet it feels as if he could’ve easily played 20 more.
Divine Angel said:
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:Really? I used buses to and from work when I was in Brisbane. No problem.
When you’ve got luggage and swtiching services like Cymek is, it’s a pain.
Especially if it’s also a hot day. I think Perth is high 30s today.
37 supposedly
Cymek said:
For people who use UberAre they reasonable about luggage
I am returning home after work and feeding the dog and have a large suitcase to take with me
Its large enough that I don’t know if I can be bothered wheeling it and a bag down to the train station
Get two trains and then a bus and then walk again
From my brief interaction with them In NM, you can choose the size of the vehicle (how many people it sits) and you can probably notify the driver that you have luggage.
List of media entering public domain this year
Interestingly, the Disney character Pluto has his design entering public domain this year. However, the copyright on Pluto as owned by Mickey Mouse doesn’t come into public domain til next year. In Pluto’s earliest appearances, first he was unnamed, then called “Rover” and owned by Minnie Mouse.
kii said:
Cymek said:
For people who use UberAre they reasonable about luggage
I am returning home after work and feeding the dog and have a large suitcase to take with me
Its large enough that I don’t know if I can be bothered wheeling it and a bag down to the train station
Get two trains and then a bus and then walk again
From my brief interaction with them In NM, you can choose the size of the vehicle (how many people it sits) and you can probably notify the driver that you have luggage.
I thought as much
Its that stupid anxiety of doing something different
Cymek said:
kii said:
Cymek said:
For people who use UberAre they reasonable about luggage
I am returning home after work and feeding the dog and have a large suitcase to take with me
Its large enough that I don’t know if I can be bothered wheeling it and a bag down to the train station
Get two trains and then a bus and then walk again
From my brief interaction with them In NM, you can choose the size of the vehicle (how many people it sits) and you can probably notify the driver that you have luggage.
I thought as much
Its that stupid anxiety of doing something different
Yep, I am always plagued by that.
Cymek said:
Divine Angel said:
Divine Angel said:When you’ve got luggage and swtiching services like Cymek is, it’s a pain.
Especially if it’s also a hot day. I think Perth is high 30s today.
37 supposedly
I’ve just been out and about for the last hour or so. It feels every bit of 37C out there. Plus it is overcast and feeling a bit muggy.
kii said:
Cymek said:
kii said:
From my brief interaction with them In NM, you can choose the size of the vehicle (how many people it sits) and you can probably notify the driver that you have luggage.
I thought as much
Its that stupid anxiety of doing something different
Yep, I am always plagued by that.
and then suddenly the brain realised it was always happening so you were actually doing something the same and boom anxiety solved
People hated dazvoz because he told them the truth
dv said:
People hated dazvoz because he told them the truth
I couldn’t be bothered with movie-length episodes this season and gave it a miss, but I did read synopses of the finale. Don’t think I missed anything.
dv said:
People hated dazvoz because he told them the truth
hi dv and welcome to social media
watching this…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MEXAdmEmlM
Child Migrant Apology
11,202 views Feb 25, 2010
24 February 2010
10 Downing Street
transition said:
watching this…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MEXAdmEmlM
Child Migrant Apology11,202 views Feb 25, 2010
24 February 2010
10 Downing Street
thanks
On 24 February 2010, the British Prime Minister Gordon Brown issued an apology to child migrants, for the United Kingdom’s role in deporting thousands of children to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Some former child migrants were funded by the British Government to go to London and hear the Prime Minister’s statement in person.
In his statement, Mr Brown said:
To all those former child migrants and their families… We are truly sorry. They were let down.
We are sorry they were allowed to be sent away at the time when they were most vulnerable. We are sorry that instead of caring for them, this country turned its back.
And we are sorry that the voices of these children were not always heard, their cries for help not always heeded. And we are sorry that it has taken so long for this important day to come and for the full and unconditional apology that is justly deserved.
In his apology speech, the Prime Minister announced the Family Restoration Fund, to help reunite former child migrants with their families. The Fund is administered by the Child Migrants Trust and is open to any former child migrant sent before 1970 from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales as part of child migration schemes.
That’s nice.
I didn’t expect this.
I guess no-one does though.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Unexpected/comments/1q1m9nv/a_nice_afternoon_drive/
Well that’s tonight’s curry on and cooking. Thai red curry. I’ll add some celery in a while and possibly some longevity spinach to serve.
Spiny Norman said:
That’s nice.
‘Ken tree-huggers.
Did we do a 2025 predictions thread this time last year?
Should we do one for 2026?
Michael V said:
Well that’s tonight’s curry on and cooking. Thai red curry. I’ll add some celery in a while and possibly some longevity spinach to serve.
How does bamboo go in a curry?
SCIENCE said:
fk deity gave yous legs for a reason, use them
All hail the fk deity
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:
Well that’s tonight’s curry on and cooking. Thai red curry. I’ll add some celery in a while and possibly some longevity spinach to serve.
How does bamboo go in a curry?
I put the tinned stuff in. and water chestnuts.
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:
Well that’s tonight’s curry on and cooking. Thai red curry. I’ll add some celery in a while and possibly some longevity spinach to serve.
How does bamboo go in a curry?
It’s fine. And there’s some (400 g?) in this one.
Bamboo is just another vegetable. It is similar in texture to carrot.
dv said:
SCIENCE said:fk deity gave yous legs for a reason, use them
All hail the fk deity
LOL
Divine Angel said:
Public transport is such a PITA though
I’m in a pretty happy situation to get the train to the airport, and if it is just me and light luggage that’s what I do, but if it is all of us with big luggage well Uberise.
SCIENCE said:
another fkn antisémite
Khawaja will retire having played 88 Tests for Australia, yet it feels as if he could’ve easily played 20 more.
Maybe not 20 but he could have played 14 more
am watching…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21pKdDEOYAA
Citizen Soldier (1972) | Inside Australia’s Citizen Military Forces
Went out for lunch today at Woodie Nook with friends/family. It was very pleasant if a little warm.
Kingy said:
Went out for lunch today at Woodie Nook with friends/family. It was very pleasant if a little warm.
Sounds like a great day off for this time of year. What you’re supposed to do.
party_pants said:
Kingy said:
Went out for lunch today at Woodie Nook with friends/family. It was very pleasant if a little warm.Sounds like a great day off for this time of year. What you’re supposed to do.
We took nanna out for the day, but she had to go to hospital this morning and get a heart inspection thing, with an injection of chemicals for the scan. After that, we met up with Ms Kingy’s cousins for lunch. I had a steak sandwich, it was nice, but about half of it is still on my shirt.
Divine Angel said:
Qld has 13HEALTH which is a RN telling you to go to hospital. I assume other states have something similar? Well, everyone does now!
Too many digits in that 1800 number,
We use a 1800 xxx xxx format.
Kingy said:
party_pants said:
Kingy said:
Went out for lunch today at Woodie Nook with friends/family. It was very pleasant if a little warm.Sounds like a great day off for this time of year. What you’re supposed to do.
We took nanna out for the day, but she had to go to hospital this morning and get a heart inspection thing, with an injection of chemicals for the scan. After that, we met up with Ms Kingy’s cousins for lunch. I had a steak sandwich, it was nice, but about half of it is still on my shirt.
I went to the GP for my blood test results. Everything good, HBA1C down, cholesterol down, good thyroid and kidney and liver function results, blood pressure good etc. Did some shopping on the way home. Watched the cricket and punished my liver and kidneys with a few cold ones. Didn’t get any of my dinner on my shirt.
Kingy said:
Went out for lunch today at Woodie Nook with friends/family.
Never heard of it.
Woodie said:
Kingy said:
Went out for lunch today at Woodie Nook with friends/family.Never heard of it.
https://woodynook.com.au/
Kingy said:
+1
AussieDJ said:
Kingy said:
+1
Exactly waves hands about 🤪 I feel like I am going madownder because of this shit.
Today my son and I were out and about. He had to turn around in a small side street/bush track because he missed a turn off. It is a dead end, lots of scrubby bush.
Two dorks were walking away from where we stopped to check directions. A white bashed-up old station wagon was parked on the side of the street.
These numpties were carrying a red petrol container. They kept turning around to look at us.
Now, they might have run out of fuel, but my son decided to take a photo of their number plate when we drove back out.
I’m so proud of him…suspicious of people, just like his mama.
kii said:
AussieDJ said:
Kingy said:
+1
Exactly waves hands about 🤪 I feel like I am going madownder* because of this shit.
Huh?
*madder
The end of an era for MTV – with the network’s music video channels signing off after 44 years on air.
https://www.indailysa.com.au/news/just-in/2026/01/02/mtv-music-video-channels-close
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/mtv-music-only-channels-off-air-1235492854/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgZFk1TOXmY
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 11 degrees at the back door. We are forecast a partly cloudy 27 degrees.
Going to the bush very shortly for a walk and seed collection.
And I see I forgot to see if Mr buffy was logged in on this computer….
Some showers today and a high of 26.
The owner called me last night with a change of plans: they’re coming home today instead of tomorrow. Their car died so it, and the camper trailer, will be towed home today. Because the camper will be here, they’ll have nowhere to sleep tonight, so have hired a car to come home as well.
So today I’ve gotta pack up my things, tidy the place, wait for the car and camper to be delivered, and go home myself.
AussieDJ said:
The end of an era for MTV – with the network’s music video channels signing off after 44 years on air.https://www.indailysa.com.au/news/just-in/2026/01/02/mtv-music-video-channels-close
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/mtv-music-only-channels-off-air-1235492854/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgZFk1TOXmY
Replaced by reality shows, ugh.
Divine Angel said:
AussieDJ said:
The end of an era for MTV – with the network’s music video channels signing off after 44 years on air.https://www.indailysa.com.au/news/just-in/2026/01/02/mtv-music-video-channels-close
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/mtv-music-only-channels-off-air-1235492854/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgZFk1TOXmY
Replaced by reality shows, ugh.
we mean streaming services already exist no, yous can always just make a list no, and press play no
¿
kii said:
kii said:
AussieDJ said:+1
Exactly waves hands about 🤪 I feel like I am going madownder* because of this shit.
Huh?
*madder
Me too.
Divine Angel said:
Some showers today and a high of 26.The owner called me last night with a change of plans: they’re coming home today instead of tomorrow. Their car died so it, and the camper trailer, will be towed home today. Because the camper will be here, they’ll have nowhere to sleep tonight, so have hired a car to come home as well.
So today I’ve gotta pack up my things, tidy the place, wait for the car and camper to be delivered, and go home myself.
Bummer.
Ah yeah them ’00s
But when Steve Waugh, on 98 not out, faced down the final ball of day two and his own cricketing mortality and smashed both to the boundary to send the SCG and the nation to nirvana 23 years ago today, he left us with little other choice. Waugh helped create a world where winning was not everything to Australian cricket, it was the only thing. But bask in the memory of what he calls his perfect day and it’s a rare moment where the result was nothing at all.
we remember them dream.
Police Trial “Catch and Release” Model for Repeat Offenders
WEST COAST, NZ — New Zealand Police have begun trialling a new “Catch and Release” policing model on the West Coast, describing it as a progressive, wellbeing-focused approach aimed at reducing paperwork, stress, and the outdated expectation that actions must lead to consequences.
Under the pilot programme, repeat offenders are briefly detained, informed that their behaviour has been “acknowledged,” and then released back into the community with verbal encouragement and optional guidance material. Police say the initiative recognises that not everyone is currently in a “charging or accountability phase” of their personal journey.
A police spokesperson explained the shift is about meeting people where they are.
“For years, policing relied heavily on arrests, court dates, and outcomes,” the spokesperson said. “We’re now exploring what happens if we simply interrupt behaviour, acknowledge it, and allow space for reflection.”
Offenders released under the scheme may receive a follow-up text message, a reflective worksheet, or an invitation to a casual coffee with a community liaison officer, depending on availability and emotional readiness.
The trial has already drawn attention from locals after several residents reported witnessing the same individuals being detained and released multiple times within short periods.
Westport resident Nora said she initially believed she was watching a training exercise.
“They put him in the car, drove off, and ten minutes later dropped him back where they found him,” Nora said. “He waved at them. I waved too. It felt very friendly for an arrest.”
In Greymouth, tradie Hugh said the approach helped explain a lot.
“I get fined if my rego’s a day late,” he said. “Meanwhile blokes are getting detained, encouraged, and sent back out with pamphlets. At this point it’s less law enforcement and more emotional customer service.”
Police maintain the programme is not about ignoring crime, but reframing it in a way that reduces pressure on the justice system.
“We’re still monitoring behaviour,” the spokesperson said. “We’re just doing it in a more observational, less judgemental way.”
Early indicators from the trial show a reduction in court referrals, an increase in repeat sightings of known offenders, and improved morale among officers who report enjoying “shorter, more positive interactions.”
The trial is expected to run for six months before being reviewed. In the meantime, residents are advised to stay vigilant, lock their doors, and remember that accountability, like justice, is now considered a flexible concept.
Attack by suspected mountain lion said:
suspect The hikers who found the woman saw a mountain lion near the woman’s body and scared it away by throwing rocks.CPW spokesperson Kara Van Hoose told reporters a doctor was among the hikers and tried to help the woman, but found no pulse.
Nearby trails were closed while CPW officers who went to the scene shot dead two lions in the area.
JudgeMental said:
Police Trial “Catch and Release” Model for Repeat OffendersWEST COAST, NZ — New Zealand Police have begun trialling a new “Catch and Release” policing model on the West Coast, describing it as a progressive, wellbeing-focused approach aimed at reducing paperwork, stress, and the outdated expectation that actions must lead to consequences.
Under the pilot programme, repeat offenders are briefly detained, informed that their behaviour has been “acknowledged,” and then released back into the community with verbal encouragement and optional guidance material. Police say the initiative recognises that not everyone is currently in a “charging or accountability phase” of their personal journey.
A police spokesperson explained the shift is about meeting people where they are.
“For years, policing relied heavily on arrests, court dates, and outcomes,” the spokesperson said. “We’re now exploring what happens if we simply interrupt behaviour, acknowledge it, and allow space for reflection.”
Offenders released under the scheme may receive a follow-up text message, a reflective worksheet, or an invitation to a casual coffee with a community liaison officer, depending on availability and emotional readiness.
The trial has already drawn attention from locals after several residents reported witnessing the same individuals being detained and released multiple times within short periods.Westport resident Nora said she initially believed she was watching a training exercise.
“They put him in the car, drove off, and ten minutes later dropped him back where they found him,” Nora said. “He waved at them. I waved too. It felt very friendly for an arrest.”
In Greymouth, tradie Hugh said the approach helped explain a lot.
“I get fined if my rego’s a day late,” he said. “Meanwhile blokes are getting detained, encouraged, and sent back out with pamphlets. At this point it’s less law enforcement and more emotional customer service.”
Police maintain the programme is not about ignoring crime, but reframing it in a way that reduces pressure on the justice system.
“We’re still monitoring behaviour,” the spokesperson said. “We’re just doing it in a more observational, less judgemental way.”
Early indicators from the trial show a reduction in court referrals, an increase in repeat sightings of known offenders, and improved morale among officers who report enjoying “shorter, more positive interactions.”
The trial is expected to run for six months before being reviewed. In the meantime, residents are advised to stay vigilant, lock their doors, and remember that accountability, like justice, is now considered a flexible concept.
LOL
:)
Woohoo! Mini Me was accepted into the youth ensemble for viola!
Morning pilgrims.
Weather fine, track good, penetrometer 5.62.
Peak Warming Man said:
Morning pilgrims.
Weather fine, track good, penetrometer 5.62.
Inches or centimetres?
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Morning pilgrims.
Weather fine, track good, penetrometer 5.62.
Inches or centimetres?
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Morning pilgrims.
Weather fine, track good, penetrometer 5.62.
Inches or centimetres?
I’m unsure of that.
I’ll try and find out.
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Morning pilgrims.
Weather fine, track good, penetrometer 5.62.
Inches or centimetres?
I’m unsure of that.
I’ll try and find out.
It is metric in Australia at least. https://www.agriculturalsolutions.com.au/shop/equipment/equipment-equipment/soil-penetrometer/
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Morning pilgrims.
Weather fine, track good, penetrometer 5.62.
Inches or centimetres?
I’m unsure of that.
I’ll try and find out.
“What is the unit of a penetrometer?
The depth of penetration of the cone or needle into the sample is measured and recorded in mm, PU (Penetrometer) units along with the additional measurement of apparent yield stress (σapp). The deeper the cone/needle sinks into the material, the softer the material is.”
According to AI it is mm.
Over.
Peak Warming Man said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:Inches or centimetres?
I’m unsure of that.
I’ll try and find out.
“What is the unit of a penetrometer?
The depth of penetration of the cone or needle into the sample is measured and recorded in mm, PU (Penetrometer) units along with the additional measurement of apparent yield stress (σapp). The deeper the cone/needle sinks into the material, the softer the material is.”According to AI it is mm.
Over.
The Google AI overview here says centimetres:
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Peak Warming Man said:I’m unsure of that.
I’ll try and find out.
“What is the unit of a penetrometer?
The depth of penetration of the cone or needle into the sample is measured and recorded in mm, PU (Penetrometer) units along with the additional measurement of apparent yield stress (σapp). The deeper the cone/needle sinks into the material, the softer the material is.”According to AI it is mm.
Over.The Google AI overview here says centimetres:
Well there you go.
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:“What is the unit of a penetrometer?
The depth of penetration of the cone or needle into the sample is measured and recorded in mm, PU (Penetrometer) units along with the additional measurement of apparent yield stress (σapp). The deeper the cone/needle sinks into the material, the softer the material is.”According to AI it is mm.
Over.The Google AI overview here says centimetres:
Well there you go.
Seems AI gives any old answer, that may or may not be true.
AI = Artificial Idiocy, I suspect.
Friday 2 January 1662/63
Lay long in bed, and so up and to the office, where all the morning alone doing something or another. So dined at home with my wife, and in the afternoon to the Treasury office, where Sir W. Batten was paying off tickets, but so simply and arbitrarily, upon a dull pretence of doing right to the King, though to the wrong of poor people (when I know there is no man that means the King less right than he, or would trouble himself less about it, but only that he sees me stir, and so he would appear doing something, though to little purpose), that I was weary of it. At last we broke up, and walk home together, and I to see Sir W. Pen, who is fallen sick again. I staid a while talking with him, and so to my office, practising some arithmetique, and so home to supper and bed, having sat up late talking to my poor wife with great content.
Sir W Penn was the father of Willam Penn who founded Pennsylvania in the American colonies.
Over.
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:The Google AI overview here says centimetres:
Well there you go.
Seems AI gives any old answer, that may or may not be true.
AI = Artificial Idiocy, I suspect.
It gives a probabilistic answer – it picks the most likely thing to follow from what it was ‘trained’ on. AI knows not which is correct, unless told.
Many and varied sizes, styles of penetrometers I see.
I’ve seem them use something like this in prep for slab on ground.
The house I grew up in, after massive modernisation.
I think I’ve got the remnants of heat exhaustion from yesterday’s outing.
Just postponed my OPSM appointment until next Saturday.
There was a HUGE amount of garlic in dinner last night, so at least I have spared the optometrist that smelly delight.
kii said:
I think I’ve got the remnants of heat exhaustion from yesterday’s outing.
Just postponed my OPSM appointment until next Saturday.
There was a HUGE amount of garlic in dinner last night, so at least I have spared the optometrist that smelly delight.
I got good at holding my breath while being really close to a patient’s face.
:)
I should get the photos from this morning off my camera and onto the computer and see how they went.
Peak Warming Man said:
Friday 2 January 1662/63
Lay long in bed, and so up and to the office, where all the morning alone doing something or another. So dined at home with my wife, and in the afternoon to the Treasury office, where Sir W. Batten was paying off tickets, but so simply and arbitrarily, upon a dull pretence of doing right to the King, though to the wrong of poor people (when I know there is no man that means the King less right than he, or would trouble himself less about it, but only that he sees me stir, and so he would appear doing something, though to little purpose), that I was weary of it. At last we broke up, and walk home together, and I to see Sir W. Pen, who is fallen sick again. I staid a while talking with him, and so to my office, practising some arithmetique, and so home to supper and bed, having sat up late talking to my poor wife with great content.Sir W Penn was the father of Willam Penn who founded Pennsylvania in the American colonies.
Over.
Cool.
:)
HB JRRT
Thanks for the card buffy.
:)
(It needed a surname or at least my surname’s initial – the PO had it pigeonholed under “M” for “Michael”.)
Is this anyway to run a fucking bar?
Ian said:
Is this anyway to run a fucking bar?
Apparently the ‘new insulation’ was flammable.
Michael V said:
Thanks for the card buffy.:)
(It needed a surname or at least my surname’s initial – the PO had it pigeonholed under “M” for “Michael”.)
But…the Post Office’s own instructions do not require a surname. They require a “recipient name”.
buffy said:
Michael V said:
Thanks for the card buffy.:)
(It needed a surname or at least my surname’s initial – the PO had it pigeonholed under “M” for “Michael”.)
But…the Post Office’s own instructions do not require a surname. They require a “recipient name”.
‘S-ok.
Granddaughter recently sent her wedding invitation to us addressed “Nanna & Pop” (with our address but no surname).
Unfortunately, the PO pigeonholes are not by address – they are by family name.
Michael V said:
buffy said:
Michael V said:
Thanks for the card buffy.:)
(It needed a surname or at least my surname’s initial – the PO had it pigeonholed under “M” for “Michael”.)
But…the Post Office’s own instructions do not require a surname. They require a “recipient name”.
‘S-ok.
Granddaughter recently sent her wedding invitation to us addressed “Nanna & Pop” (with our address but no surname).
Unfortunately, the PO pigeonholes are not by address – they are by family name.
That is odd. Our post people said it didn’t need a surname.
Michael V said:
buffy said:
Michael V said:
Thanks for the card buffy.:)
(It needed a surname or at least my surname’s initial – the PO had it pigeonholed under “M” for “Michael”.)
But…the Post Office’s own instructions do not require a surname. They require a “recipient name”.
‘S-ok.
Granddaughter recently sent her wedding invitation to us addressed “Nanna & Pop” (with our address but no surname).
Unfortunately, the PO pigeonholes are not by address – they are by family name.
that seems a very backwards way of sorting the mail at your local post office.
buffy said:
Michael V said:
buffy said:But…the Post Office’s own instructions do not require a surname. They require a “recipient name”.
‘S-ok.
Granddaughter recently sent her wedding invitation to us addressed “Nanna & Pop” (with our address but no surname).
Unfortunately, the PO pigeonholes are not by address – they are by family name.
That is odd. Our post people said it didn’t need a surname.
No deliveries here. Mail by PO box or in pigeonholes. We don’t have a PO box, so pick up mail from PO.
The neighbour’s burnt house is starting to be pulled down, and by them I think. They have a small excavator and I reckon that’s what they’re using. Not sure what the council will think about that though.
Spiny Norman said:
The neighbour’s burnt house is starting to be pulled down, and by them I think. They have a small excavator and I reckon that’s what they’re using. Not sure what the council will think about that though.
How did it burn down?
Michael V said:
Spiny Norman said:
The neighbour’s burnt house is starting to be pulled down, and by them I think. They have a small excavator and I reckon that’s what they’re using. Not sure what the council will think about that though.
How did it burn down?
The youngest son – not exactly the bright candle on the cake – left his cheap e-cigarette/vape gadget charging on the bed. And so when it inevitably caught on fire it had plenty of fuel to get going quickly. That room is (was) the one at the far right end of the house, closest to the camera. They tried to stop it with a garden hose but not a bloody chance as they got there too late.
party_pants said:
Michael V said:
buffy said:But…the Post Office’s own instructions do not require a surname. They require a “recipient name”.
‘S-ok.
Granddaughter recently sent her wedding invitation to us addressed “Nanna & Pop” (with our address but no surname).
Unfortunately, the PO pigeonholes are not by address – they are by family name.
that seems a very backwards way of sorting the mail at your local post office.
When I was a postie I was taught to ignore the addressee and only look at the address.
btm said:
party_pants said:
Michael V said:‘S-ok.
Granddaughter recently sent her wedding invitation to us addressed “Nanna & Pop” (with our address but no surname).
Unfortunately, the PO pigeonholes are not by address – they are by family name.
that seems a very backwards way of sorting the mail at your local post office.
When I was a postie I was taught to ignore the addressee and only look at the address.
I thought they all did this, but it seems like some regional or small towen post offices do things their own way.
I just heard my first kookaburra since returning home!!
kii said:
I just heard my first kookaburra since returning home!!
The bastards they are.
And here’s the huge branch that’s sitting about 15 metres up, and the insurance company refuses to deal with it. The arborist we had over said that it was very dangerous and had to be removed. It sits right over the fence line.
Nephew is trudging through thick snow at the moment, high in the mountains.
This is from his satellite tracking thingy.
kii said:
I just heard my first kookaburra since returning home!!
they are not native to the SW of WA.
Introduced feral species…
Michael V said:
kii said:
The house I grew up in, after massive modernisation.$8M…
In the 1960s my parents paid $10 per week rent.
Dad repainted the interior and updated the kitchen counter tops
There was a room at the end of the house, it’s a long corner terrace, that was full of antique furniture. The owner let my parents use, and keep, some of the furniture. I still have the lounge suite and dining table.
Spiny Norman said:
Michael V said:
Spiny Norman said:
The neighbour’s burnt house is starting to be pulled down, and by them I think. They have a small excavator and I reckon that’s what they’re using. Not sure what the council will think about that though.
How did it burn down?
The youngest son – not exactly the bright candle on the cake – left his cheap e-cigarette/vape gadget charging on the bed. And so when it inevitably caught on fire it had plenty of fuel to get going quickly. That room is (was) the one at the far right end of the house, closest to the camera. They tried to stop it with a garden hose but not a bloody chance as they got there too late.
Bummer.
party_pants said:
they are not native to the SW of WA.Introduced feral species…
Same in Tasmania, they’re an invasive species that cause a lot of mayhem amongst wildlife.
Introduced to help control snakes, they’re a danger to other reptiles and birds and are sometimes culled.
kii said:
I just heard my first kookaburra since returning home!!
Noice.
btm said:
party_pants said:
Michael V said:‘S-ok.
Granddaughter recently sent her wedding invitation to us addressed “Nanna & Pop” (with our address but no surname).
Unfortunately, the PO pigeonholes are not by address – they are by family name.
that seems a very backwards way of sorting the mail at your local post office.
When I was a postie I was taught to ignore the addressee and only look at the address.
Me, too.
Spiny Norman said:
And here’s the huge branch that’s sitting about 15 metres up, and the insurance company refuses to deal with it. The arborist we had over said that it was very dangerous and had to be removed. It sits right over the fence line.
I’ll say.
A widow-maker.
Bubblecar said:
Nephew is trudging through thick snow at the moment, high in the mountains.This is from his satellite tracking thingy.
Madness.
kii said:
Michael V said:
kii said:
The house I grew up in, after massive modernisation.$8M…
In the 1960s my parents paid $10 per week rent.
Dad repainted the interior and updated the kitchen counter topsThere was a room at the end of the house, it’s a long corner terrace, that was full of antique furniture. The owner let my parents use, and keep, some of the furniture. I still have the lounge suite and dining table.
Nice.
Bubblecar said:
party_pants said:
they are not native to the SW of WA.Introduced feral species…
Same in Tasmania, they’re an invasive species that cause a lot of mayhem amongst wildlife.
Introduced to help control snakes, they’re a danger to other reptiles and birds and are sometimes culled.
Well I like them.. got a few hang around here.
Ian said:
Bubblecar said:
party_pants said:
they are not native to the SW of WA.Introduced feral species…
Same in Tasmania, they’re an invasive species that cause a lot of mayhem amongst wildlife.
Introduced to help control snakes, they’re a danger to other reptiles and birds and are sometimes culled.
Well I like them.. got a few hang around here.
We have them too. But they do belong here. At the moment I think we have a baby…someone has been trying to work out how to do the kookaburra laugh in the front garden recently.
Michael V said:
btm said:
party_pants said:that seems a very backwards way of sorting the mail at your local post office.
When I was a postie I was taught to ignore the addressee and only look at the address.
Me, too.
Me too.
Well….. I sat in a room in Redfern for 2 days supposedly learning fkn postcodes…
Spotted this on Twitter a minute ago. I have no idea what the hell all that means.
Spiny Norman said:
And here’s the huge branch that’s sitting about 15 metres up, and the insurance company refuses to deal with it. The arborist we had over said that it was very dangerous and had to be removed. It sits right over the fence line.
If all it’s gonna do if it comes down, which may be years, is bring down a bit of fence I reckon you should leave it alone…
Don’t go near in high winds :)
party_pants said:
kii said:
I just heard my first kookaburra since returning home!!
they are not native to the SW of WA.
Introduced feral species…
Now I’m gonna cry.
Spiny Norman said:
Spotted this on Twitter a minute ago. I have no idea what the hell all that means.
AI
Aemeath is an upcoming 5-star Fusion element Resonator in the game Wuthering Waves, confirmed for release in Version 3.1. She is a main damage dealer who wields a sword and primarily uses the Fusion Burst effect and her Resonance Liberation for damage output.
Details about Aemeath:
Rarity: 5-star
Element: Fusion
Weapon: Sword
Role: Main Damage Dealer (DPS)
Background: Aemeath was formerly a Synchronist at Startorch Academy who now appears as a “digital ghost,” invisible to most characters in the game except for the player character, the Rover. Her character arc involves her being part of the new storyline in the upcoming version.
Abilities: Her Resonance Skill allows her to summon and merge with a “Mechascout,” transforming into starlight and soaring in the sky.
The Version 3.1 update for Wuthering Waves is anticipated to be released around February 5, 2026.
Leg extensions??!!
kii said:
party_pants said:
kii said:
I just heard my first kookaburra since returning home!!
they are not native to the SW of WA.
Introduced feral species…
Now I’m gonna cry.
Just deport them.
>>Amateur beekeeper dies after sting without helmet
The bee that stung him will have to be put down unfortunately, it’s the law,
Surely someone must know who she is?
Home again home again jiggity jig.
Peak Warming Man said:
Surely someone must know who she is?
Victoria Mboko?
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Surely someone must know who she is?
Victoria Mboko?
She’s fairly shot up.. now at no 18
classic
Three people involved in a car crash in Melbourne’s south-east on Saturday began fighting before fleeing the scene, according to police. The crash occurred on the Monash Freeway near Ernst Wanke Road in Narre Warren just before 2.30pm on Saturday, police said. Police said it was believed the occupants of the two cars left the vehicles following the crash and “began fighting with each other”, with some believed to have been armed with edged weapons.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AjzNh9tqb/
Beyond Cosmic 3I
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AjzNh9tqb/
Beyond Cosmic 3I
monkey skipper said:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AjzNh9tqb/Beyond Cosmic 3I
That looks very AI
monkey skipper said:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AjzNh9tqb/Beyond Cosmic 3I
LOL.
…and it’s just about gin o’clock.
Still clearing the festive boozes this weekend, so the diet proper commences on Monday.
Just been reading about Universe 25 and John Calhoun, who conducted the experiment. A 2.6×2.6m cage was constructed, and 34-56 mice placed in it; unlimited food and water was available to the mice, they were protected from all predators, and the cage was divided into sleeping/breeding boxes, feeding, and general sections. The population initially increased exponentially, peaking at around 2200 mice, although the cage was designed to handle up to 4000. At this level of crowding, the mice began to exhibit signs of abnormal, often destructive, behaviours, including refusal to court, and females abandoning their young. Whilst still physically able to reproduce, by the 600th day the mice had lost the social skills needed to form mating pairs. Ultimately the entire mouse population died.
Calhoun published his results in Death Squared: The Explosive Growth and Demise of a Mouse Population, Proc R Soc Med
. 1973 Jan;66(1 Pt 2):80–88. doi: 10.1177/00359157730661P202
Peak Warming Man said:
Surely someone must know who she is?
Plenty of people do but The Age couldn’t be bothered looking her up.
ruby said:
monkey skipper said:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AjzNh9tqb/Beyond Cosmic 3I
That looks very AI
It’s marginally better than Southpark.
JudgeMental said:
monkey skipper said:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AjzNh9tqb/Beyond Cosmic 3I
LOL.
the reason i laugh is that this “revelation” that this comet is an alien craft has been doing the rounds on nutter sites all over FB for quite a few weeks. Avi Loeb is a sensationalist who puts out a lot of rubbish about this and other science stuff. Brian wouldn’t be seen dead in the same room as him. Brian has been AI’d here to lend some credence to the story.
JudgeMental said:
JudgeMental said:
monkey skipper said:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AjzNh9tqb/Beyond Cosmic 3I
LOL.
the reason i laugh is that this “revelation” that this comet is an alien craft has been doing the rounds on nutter sites all over FB for quite a few weeks. Avi Loeb is a sensationalist who puts out a lot of rubbish about this and other science stuff. Brian wouldn’t be seen dead in the same room as him. Brian has been AI’d here to lend some credence to the story.
Got through the first minute.
Then I noticed how long it was.
JudgeMental said:
JudgeMental said:
monkey skipper said:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AjzNh9tqb/Beyond Cosmic 3I
LOL.
the reason i laugh is that this “revelation” that this comet is an alien craft has been doing the rounds on nutter sites all over FB for quite a few weeks. Avi Loeb is a sensationalist who puts out a lot of rubbish about this and other science stuff. Brian wouldn’t be seen dead in the same room as him. Brian has been AI’d here to lend some credence to the story.
It’s all a bit sick. Bound to be plenty of idiots fooled.
Kingy said:
There’s a movie called Y2K in which machines do exactly that https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27218960/
Spoiler alert: they killed off the best character way too early.
Kingy said:
I didn’t realize that it was all a hoax until I had detonated my relatives.
Anyone with a vpn wanna try this?
Kingy said:
Anyone with a vpn wanna try this?
Try Mr Norman.
I just use an anti advertisement extension – uBlock Origin Light.
Trumps just started bombing Venezuela.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-03/venezuela-explosions-low-flying-aircraft/106196656
Kingy said:
Trumps just started bombing Venezuela.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-03/venezuela-explosions-low-flying-aircraft/106196656
Yes. SCIENCE alerted us.
I commented about Trump’s Nobel Peace prize…
A few days ago, our brigade was donated some leftover soft drinks from a wedding.
There was all sorts of stuff in amongst it. Most of it went into the Station, but there was too much for 3 fridges and some came home with me. I used some of it to extinguish a mulch fire on the way home coz I didn’t have water with me. And some of it went in my fridge and I’m slowly testing the random shit amongst it.
This is black raspberry liqueur. I had a sip, it tastes terrible. Even though it’s free alcohol, I poured the rest down the sink. You couldn’t put enough mixers into this to make it drinkable.
The mulch fire I was called out to was only about one square foot so it wasn’t worth turning out the brigades for it so I just used the already opened bottles on it.
Coconut water in cartons is yuk, this was a good use for it.
Kingy said:
A few days ago, our brigade was donated some leftover soft drinks from a wedding.There was all sorts of stuff in amongst it. Most of it went into the Station, but there was too much for 3 fridges and some came home with me. I used some of it to extinguish a mulch fire on the way home coz I didn’t have water with me. And some of it went in my fridge and I’m slowly testing the random shit amongst it.
This is black raspberry liqueur. I had a sip, it tastes terrible. Even though it’s free alcohol, I poured the rest down the sink. You couldn’t put enough mixers into this to make it drinkable.
The mulch fire I was called out to was only about one square foot so it wasn’t worth turning out the brigades for it so I just used the already opened bottles on it.
Coconut water in cartons is yuk, this was a good use for it.
Hmm, Chambord has a good reputation as a fancy mixer. I haven’t tried it for years but I wouldn’t have poured it down the sink :)
President Trump says it was the best operation, the best ever thought up by a President ever and stuff.
Peak Warming Man said:
President Trump says it was the best operation, the best ever thought up by a President ever and stuff.
I’ve stopped using capital letters with his name and/or bought title.
He is a crapitalist turd that won’t flush.
Lovely full moon has now risen, with Jupiter in close attendance.
i’m here for you, taking insults, maybe you’d like to verbally kick me, a good verbal flogging might be cathartic, i’m Captain Catharsis at your service.
I could look at the weather.
yawn got the tiredness.
Big moon I sees earlier. Snuck up behind me it did
Bubblecar said:
Lovely full moon has now risen, with Jupiter in close attendance.
It worries me to read the papers next day.
transition said:
i’m here for you, taking insults, maybe you’d like to verbally kick me, a good verbal flogging might be cathartic, i’m Captain Catharsis at your service.I could look at the weather.
yawn got the tiredness.
Big moon I sees earlier. Snuck up behind me it did
Ave, ave luna
Ave, ave luna
Salve lunam,
Lux nostra somnia
tuesday wednesday thursday 41C 44C 44C getting bit warm
tomorrow’s nice max 29C, that’s pleasant
transition said:
i’m here for you, taking insults, maybe you’d like to verbally kick me, a good verbal flogging might be cathartic, i’m Captain Catharsis at your service.I could look at the weather.
yawn got the tiredness.
Big moon I sees earlier. Snuck up behind me it did
We have no need of that service tonight, all insults are being directed towards the orange dunny trumpet.
transition said:
tuesday wednesday thursday 41C 44C 44C getting bit warmtomorrow’s nice max 29C, that’s pleasant
Insane.
Our Tue Wed & Thurs will be 30, 32 and 32 which is far too hot for the likes of me.
Peak Warming Man said:
Bubblecar said:
Lovely full moon has now risen, with Jupiter in close attendance.
It worries me to read the papers next day.
party_pants said:
transition said:
i’m here for you, taking insults, maybe you’d like to verbally kick me, a good verbal flogging might be cathartic, i’m Captain Catharsis at your service.I could look at the weather.
yawn got the tiredness.
Big moon I sees earlier. Snuck up behind me it did
We have no need of that service tonight, all insults are being directed towards the orange dunny trumpet.
rolls eyes what’s he done this time
I’m going to bed, Wolf Supermoon or not.
transition said:
party_pants said:
transition said:
i’m here for you, taking insults, maybe you’d like to verbally kick me, a good verbal flogging might be cathartic, i’m Captain Catharsis at your service.I could look at the weather.
yawn got the tiredness.
Big moon I sees earlier. Snuck up behind me it did
We have no need of that service tonight, all insults are being directed towards the orange dunny trumpet.
rolls eyes what’s he done this time
Started a war with Venezuela, and kidnapped their supreme leader and his consort.
kii said:
transition said:
party_pants said:We have no need of that service tonight, all insults are being directed towards the orange dunny trumpet.
rolls eyes what’s he done this time
Started a war with Venezuela, and kidnapped their supreme leader and his consort.
Well, where’s he going to send them?
I mean, he can’t take them to the US, because they’d be illegal immigrants, and ICE would just immediately deport them back to Venezuela.
captain_spalding said:
kii said:
transition said:rolls eyes what’s he done this time
Started a war with Venezuela, and kidnapped their supreme leader and his consort.
Well, where’s he going to send them?
I mean, he can’t take them to the US, because they’d be illegal immigrants, and ICE would just immediately deport them back to Venezuela.
His put them on a suspicious speed boat, going towards the US.
captain_spalding said:
kii said:
transition said:rolls eyes what’s he done this time
Started a war with Venezuela, and kidnapped their supreme leader and his consort.
Well, where’s he going to send them?
I mean, he can’t take them to the US, because they’d be illegal immigrants, and ICE would just immediately deport them back to Venezuela.
Put them on the wall.
9:11pm yesterday evening
Good morning everybody.
It’s mostly cloudy, calm, 20.3° C and 73% RH, heading towards a forecast top of 28° C. Sunlight through the clouds is rather lovely. The moonlight through the clouds earlier was also lovely.
Fifth Ashes Test starts today (Sydney), so I imagine TV viewing might be high on the agenda for the next little while.
Most of the washing-up has been done. C…o…f…f…e…e… has been made. BP will be measured soon; the cuff is on. After that the drying up will be done, followed by the next lot of washing up. Morning medications will be taken with the c…o…f…f…e…e… when it has drawn and cooled sufficiently to drink.
Breakfast may be bacon and eggs. Then again, it might be leftover rice and curry on toast. No other meals have been discussed.
Have a great day.
:)
transition said:
9:11pm yesterday evening
Nice effort.
:)
Michael V said:
transition said:
9:11pm yesterday evening
Nice effort.
:)
Yes.
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 12 degrees at the back door and overcast. We are forecast a cloudy 23 degrees. Then it starts to head upwards with 40 degrees forecast for Wednesday.
I’m going to eat something and then go out to photograph some of my roadside plants. After that I’ve got some plants to plant out that I brought back from the bush yesterday. Of course there are more weeds to pull, but I might not get to them today. I also have to put in more bean seeds as I had a 0% germination rate.
buffy said:
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 12 degrees at the back door and overcast. We are forecast a cloudy 23 degrees. Then it starts to head upwards with 40 degrees forecast for Wednesday.I’m going to eat something and then go out to photograph some of my roadside plants. After that I’ve got some plants to plant out that I brought back from the bush yesterday. Of course there are more weeds to pull, but I might not get to them today. I also have to put in more bean seeds as I had a 0% germination rate.
Sounds like a plan.
Me: back to the kitchen.
Morning. Overcast here 24 degrees. Heading for 36 with the threat of a possible storm. Like 20% chance of a couple of mm.
Mostly cloudy with a top of 28. No plans for today.
Got woken up just after midnight by Mini Me. She’s been wanting a clock in her room so yesterday she bought one. Somehow managed to set the alarm, which scared the bejesus outta her around midnight so she came running into our room. Mr Mutant fiddled with it for a while but there’s only instructions on how to set the alarm, nothing about how not to set it. He’ll take another look today.
Divine Angel said:
Mostly cloudy with a top of 28. No plans for today.Got woken up just after midnight by Mini Me. She’s been wanting a clock in her room so yesterday she bought one. Somehow managed to set the alarm, which scared the bejesus outta her around midnight so she came running into our room. Mr Mutant fiddled with it for a while but there’s only instructions on how to set the alarm, nothing about how not to set it. He’ll take another look today.
What sorta clock do we have here?
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Mostly cloudy with a top of 28. No plans for today.Got woken up just after midnight by Mini Me. She’s been wanting a clock in her room so yesterday she bought one. Somehow managed to set the alarm, which scared the bejesus outta her around midnight so she came running into our room. Mr Mutant fiddled with it for a while but there’s only instructions on how to set the alarm, nothing about how not to set it. He’ll take another look today.
What sorta clock do we have here?
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Mostly cloudy with a top of 28. No plans for today.Got woken up just after midnight by Mini Me. She’s been wanting a clock in her room so yesterday she bought one. Somehow managed to set the alarm, which scared the bejesus outta her around midnight so she came running into our room. Mr Mutant fiddled with it for a while but there’s only instructions on how to set the alarm, nothing about how not to set it. He’ll take another look today.
What sorta clock do we have here?
These buttons show which part of the clock you are adjusting at the point of pressing. They may need to be pressed and held. Presuably a message on the screen will. appear each time you press a button? Showing what you are adjusting. Also presumably, the adjustng is done witth the big knob?
Mr Mutant fiddled with it last night, I don’t know if he managed to disable it or not. I said take a battery out and wait til daylight.
Meanwhile, we also bought a cheap-ish projector to watch movies on the wall in the bedroom. It’s pretty decent quality, although we couldn’t get it to pair with the Bluetooth speaker so the sound is a bit meh.
back from the magic faraway farm, the land of happy sheep and clean water to drink
i’ll make my own breakfast, you sit the **** down, all these years you’ve been helping, have a rest
transition said:
back from the magic faraway farm, the land of happy sheep and clean water to drinki’ll make my own breakfast, you sit the **** down, all these years you’ve been helping, have a rest
Are we sitting comfortably though?
Ah the week ahead in degrees Celsius. 
I’m back. That was worth the little trip out of town. Got photos of plants. The roadside has been mowed/slashed again since I was there in late November, but most of the native plants are low growing and they appear to have just ducked their heads.
Going to get the takeaway to make me an egg and bacon sammich for breakfast now. No bread or bacon here in this house at the moment.
buffy said:
I’m back. That was worth the little trip out of town. Got photos of plants. The roadside has been mowed/slashed again since I was there in late November, but most of the native plants are low growing and they appear to have just ducked their heads.Going to get the takeaway to make me an egg and bacon sammich for breakfast now. No bread or bacon here in this house at the moment.
That sounds good, I think I’ll make myself the same.
Divine Angel said:
Mostly cloudy with a top of 28. No plans for today.Got woken up just after midnight by Mini Me. She’s been wanting a clock in her room so yesterday she bought one. Somehow managed to set the alarm, which scared the bejesus outta her around midnight so she came running into our room. Mr Mutant fiddled with it for a while but there’s only instructions on how to set the alarm, nothing about how not to set it. He’ll take another look today.
When my brother started university about 40 years ago I built a digital alarm clock for him. It’s currently sitting on the shelf behind me, and still works perfectly. She’d have been welcome to that (although it’s just an alarm clock and doesn’t do anything else.)
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
I’m back. That was worth the little trip out of town. Got photos of plants. The roadside has been mowed/slashed again since I was there in late November, but most of the native plants are low growing and they appear to have just ducked their heads.Going to get the takeaway to make me an egg and bacon sammich for breakfast now. No bread or bacon here in this house at the moment.
That sounds good, I think I’ll make myself the same.
So my sammich didn’t exactly go as planned. I present the evidence as such:
The black arrow indicates bacon. All the bacon ended up on that side of the sammich because I couldn’t cut it. The red arrow indicates bread which got stuck haphazardly. Stuck because I added cheese which melted into glue.
Still tasted pretty good though. Needed a bit of pepper though.
Divine Angel said:
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
I’m back. That was worth the little trip out of town. Got photos of plants. The roadside has been mowed/slashed again since I was there in late November, but most of the native plants are low growing and they appear to have just ducked their heads.Going to get the takeaway to make me an egg and bacon sammich for breakfast now. No bread or bacon here in this house at the moment.
That sounds good, I think I’ll make myself the same.
So my sammich didn’t exactly go as planned. I present the evidence as such:
The black arrow indicates bacon. All the bacon ended up on that side of the sammich because I couldn’t cut it. The red arrow indicates bread which got stuck haphazardly. Stuck because I added cheese which melted into glue.
Still tasted pretty good though. Needed a bit of pepper though.
Looks tasty enough.
Hey Woodie, hows Benny Boy?
not sure seen this version, which i’d be surprised of, keep watching and work it out
and I hear blackbirds 6minutes in, sound like ours in the yard, funny that
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDh5CjsEbiE
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER | Full Titanic Movie | COLOR VERSION (1958)
transition said:
not sure seen this version, which i’d be surprised of, keep watching and work it outand I hear blackbirds 6minutes in, sound like ours in the yard, funny that
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDh5CjsEbiE
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER | Full Titanic Movie | COLOR VERSION (1958)
I’ve seen that a few times, a good film. Remember watching it in England at Aunty Nell’s place.
Bubblecar said:
transition said:
not sure seen this version, which i’d be surprised of, keep watching and work it outand I hear blackbirds 6minutes in, sound like ours in the yard, funny that
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDh5CjsEbiE
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER | Full Titanic Movie | COLOR VERSION (1958)
I’ve seen that a few times, a good film. Remember watching it in England at Aunty Nell’s place.
seems well done
Divine Angel said:
Hey Woodie, hows Benny Boy?
Benny Boy is doing great. “WOOF”
He’s just finishing his breakfast. A good scoop of Cobber’s Beef ($63 for 25kg bag) chopped in with a $1 tin of sardines in tomato sauce.
He’s a very gentle eater. He doesn’t “gobble” it all down at once. Makes it last all day mostly.
Very gentle with treats too. Sniffs first, then a gentle take of the treat. Doesn’t snatch. I didn’t train him not to “snatch”.
We went for car rides on Friday in to town. He “sit” – “wait” until I gesture him to get in the back seat. Same as getting out. He loves car rides.
This arvo will be a test. He loves watching me in the ride on mover. Stays his distance. Doesn’t run round in circles barking like a wild dog from Borneo.
I ‘ll need to tie him up so he doesn’t follow me down the driveway. Gotta mow down along the roadside. I’ll see if he follows me down the driveway (which he no doubt will) first.. P’raps I could tie him to the front gate post. Mrs V took him for walkies along the road a few times while here. On the lead of course.
Benny Boy says “WOOF” and gives an arse sniff to Cousin Jellybean.🐕😁😁
Woodie said:
Divine Angel said:
Hey Woodie, hows Benny Boy?
Benny Boy is doing great. “WOOF”
He’s just finishing his breakfast. A good scoop of Cobber’s Beef ($63 for 25kg bag) chopped in with a $1 tin of sardines in tomato sauce.
He’s a very gentle eater. He doesn’t “gobble” it all down at once. Makes it last all day mostly.
Very gentle with treats too. Sniffs first, then a gentle take of the treat. Doesn’t snatch. I didn’t train him not to “snatch”.
We went for car rides on Friday in to town. He “sit” – “wait” until I gesture him to get in the back seat. Same as getting out. He loves car rides.
This arvo will be a test. He loves watching me in the ride on mover. Stays his distance. Doesn’t run round in circles barking like a wild dog from Borneo.
I ‘ll need to tie him up so he doesn’t follow me down the driveway. Gotta mow down along the roadside. I’ll see if he follows me down the driveway (which he no doubt will) first.. P’raps I could tie him to the front gate post. Mrs V took him for walkies along the road a few times while here. On the lead of course.
Benny Boy says “WOOF” and gives an arse sniff to Cousin Jellybean.🐕😁😁
:)
Woodie said:
Divine Angel said:
Hey Woodie, hows Benny Boy?
Benny Boy is doing great. “WOOF”
He’s just finishing his breakfast. A good scoop of Cobber’s Beef ($63 for 25kg bag) chopped in with a $1 tin of sardines in tomato sauce.
He’s a very gentle eater. He doesn’t “gobble” it all down at once. Makes it last all day mostly.
Very gentle with treats too. Sniffs first, then a gentle take of the treat. Doesn’t snatch. I didn’t train him not to “snatch”.
We went for car rides on Friday in to town. He “sit” – “wait” until I gesture him to get in the back seat. Same as getting out. He loves car rides.
This arvo will be a test. He loves watching me in the ride on mover. Stays his distance. Doesn’t run round in circles barking like a wild dog from Borneo.
I ‘ll need to tie him up so he doesn’t follow me down the driveway. Gotta mow down along the roadside. I’ll see if he follows me down the driveway (which he no doubt will) first.. P’raps I could tie him to the front gate post. Mrs V took him for walkies along the road a few times while here. On the lead of course.
Benny Boy says “WOOF” and gives an arse sniff to Cousin Jellybean.🐕😁😁
Goodo. Jellybean’s also a gentle eater. I gave her two sausages from when I was away. She accidentally dropped one, took the other outside to eat, then came back to fetch the second. She’ll snack on cat biscuits when everyone’s asleep though. She’s sneaky.
transition said:
not sure seen this version, which i’d be surprised of, keep watching and work it outand I hear blackbirds 6minutes in, sound like ours in the yard, funny that
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDh5CjsEbiE
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER | Full Titanic Movie | COLOR VERSION (1958)
How dare they colourise classic old movies that were produced, designed, filmed and lighting specifically for black & white.
They did it to Casablanca too. How dare they trash classic old movies by doing that.😠
Woodie said:
transition said:
not sure seen this version, which i’d be surprised of, keep watching and work it out
and I hear blackbirds 6minutes in, sound like ours in the yard, funny that
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDh5CjsEbiE
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER | Full Titanic Movie | COLOR VERSION (1958)
How dare they colourise classic old movies that were produced, designed, filmed and lighting specifically for black & white.
They did it to Casablanca too. How dare they trash classic old movies by doing that.😠
fuck 爱 and all things that come of it
Woodie said:
transition said:
not sure seen this version, which i’d be surprised of, keep watching and work it outand I hear blackbirds 6minutes in, sound like ours in the yard, funny that
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDh5CjsEbiE
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER | Full Titanic Movie | COLOR VERSION (1958)
How dare they colourise classic old movies that were produced, designed, filmed and lighting specifically for black & white.
They did it to Casablanca too. How dare they trash classic old movies by doing that.😠
Yes, it does detract somewhat.
Michael V said:
Woodie said:
Divine Angel said:
Hey Woodie, hows Benny Boy?
Benny Boy is doing great. “WOOF”
He’s just finishing his breakfast. A good scoop of Cobber’s Beef ($63 for 25kg bag) chopped in with a $1 tin of sardines in tomato sauce.
He’s a very gentle eater. He doesn’t “gobble” it all down at once. Makes it last all day mostly.
Very gentle with treats too. Sniffs first, then a gentle take of the treat. Doesn’t snatch. I didn’t train him not to “snatch”.
We went for car rides on Friday in to town. He “sit” – “wait” until I gesture him to get in the back seat. Same as getting out. He loves car rides.
This arvo will be a test. He loves watching me in the ride on mover. Stays his distance. Doesn’t run round in circles barking like a wild dog from Borneo.
I ‘ll need to tie him up so he doesn’t follow me down the driveway. Gotta mow down along the roadside. I’ll see if he follows me down the driveway (which he no doubt will) first.. P’raps I could tie him to the front gate post. Mrs V took him for walkies along the road a few times while here. On the lead of course.
Benny Boy says “WOOF” and gives an arse sniff to Cousin Jellybean.🐕😁😁
:)
He’s lost the maniacal obsession with “fetch” and “bring it back” since I banned it a couple of weeks ago. He still love it. We did a strict half hour of it yesterday for the first time since. He was fine when we finished.
Bubblecar said:
Woodie said:
transition said:
not sure seen this version, which i’d be surprised of, keep watching and work it outand I hear blackbirds 6minutes in, sound like ours in the yard, funny that
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDh5CjsEbiE
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER | Full Titanic Movie | COLOR VERSION (1958)
How dare they colourise classic old movies that were produced, designed, filmed and lighting specifically for black & white.
They did it to Casablanca too. How dare they trash classic old movies by doing that.😠
Yes, it does detract somewhat.
You can turn the colour right down on your tele (bit of mucking about), but cant do that on the pooter.
Woodie said:
Bubblecar said:
Woodie said:How dare they colourise classic old movies that were produced, designed, filmed and lighting specifically for black & white.
They did it to Casablanca too. How dare they trash classic old movies by doing that.😠
Yes, it does detract somewhat.
You can turn the colour right down on your tele (bit of mucking about), but cant do that on the pooter.
I have it on DVD somewhere, in proper monochrome.
Bubblecar said:
Woodie said:
Bubblecar said:Yes, it does detract somewhat.
You can turn the colour right down on your tele (bit of mucking about), but cant do that on the pooter.
I have it on DVD somewhere, in proper monochrome.
I do like that “DONK” in the Leo DeCaprio version, when that bloke falls off the back and hits the propeller on the way down. “DONK” 😎
Finishing the last gin, then I’d better go and dim those sims.
transition said:
not sure seen this version, which i’d be surprised of, keep watching and work it outand I hear blackbirds 6minutes in, sound like ours in the yard, funny that
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDh5CjsEbiE
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER | Full Titanic Movie | COLOR VERSION (1958)
I always read the credits. Never yet have I seen a male in the credited role of “Continuity”. This time? Penny Daniels.
I always like to see if there is a “fat man” and who did the catering as well. 😎.
Bubblecar said:
Finishing the last gin, then I’d better go and dim those sims.
“fasten your seat belts. I’ts going to be a bumpy night”
Woodie said:
He’s lost the maniacal obsession with “fetch” and “bring it back” since I banned it a couple of weeks ago. He still love it. We did a strict half hour of it yesterday for the first time since. He was fine when we finished.
How did you train him out of it?
Woodie said:
Michael V said:
Woodie said:Benny Boy is doing great. “WOOF”
He’s just finishing his breakfast. A good scoop of Cobber’s Beef ($63 for 25kg bag) chopped in with a $1 tin of sardines in tomato sauce.
He’s a very gentle eater. He doesn’t “gobble” it all down at once. Makes it last all day mostly.
Very gentle with treats too. Sniffs first, then a gentle take of the treat. Doesn’t snatch. I didn’t train him not to “snatch”.
We went for car rides on Friday in to town. He “sit” – “wait” until I gesture him to get in the back seat. Same as getting out. He loves car rides.
This arvo will be a test. He loves watching me in the ride on mover. Stays his distance. Doesn’t run round in circles barking like a wild dog from Borneo.
I ‘ll need to tie him up so he doesn’t follow me down the driveway. Gotta mow down along the roadside. I’ll see if he follows me down the driveway (which he no doubt will) first.. P’raps I could tie him to the front gate post. Mrs V took him for walkies along the road a few times while here. On the lead of course.
Benny Boy says “WOOF” and gives an arse sniff to Cousin Jellybean.🐕😁😁
:)
He’s lost the maniacal obsession with “fetch” and “bring it back” since I banned it a couple of weeks ago. He still love it. We did a strict half hour of it yesterday for the first time since. He was fine when we finished.
:)
Woodie said:
Bubblecar said:
Finishing the last gin, then I’d better go and dim those sims.
“fasten your seat belts. I’ts going to be a bumpy night”
Another one that would be trashed if colourised. “All About Eve”. (1950) Equal most Academy Award nominations with 14.
Woodie said:
transition said:
not sure seen this version, which i’d be surprised of, keep watching and work it outand I hear blackbirds 6minutes in, sound like ours in the yard, funny that
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDh5CjsEbiE
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER | Full Titanic Movie | COLOR VERSION (1958)
I always read the credits. Never yet have I seen a male in the credited role of “Continuity”. This time? Penny Daniels.
I always like to see if there is a “fat man” and who did the catering as well. 😎.
Challenge accepted.
Cont is a very important role. I love picking cont errors in movies and TV shows. They are not as rare as one might think.
AussieDJ said:
Woodie said:He’s lost the maniacal obsession with “fetch” and “bring it back” since I banned it a couple of weeks ago. He still love it. We did a strict half hour of it yesterday for the first time since. He was fine when we finished.
How did you train him out of it?
Hid all his “toys” for two weeks. left him just with bones. In his “maniacal obsession” stage he would not behave. Every time he saw me (day or night) he would charge off to the “fetch it launch pad”. If I went near him, he’d charge off down the paddock to his “ready to pounce spot”. Would not respond to commands…. nothing. So I stopped playing the game.
BTW….. I didn’t really teach him “fetch it” and “bring it back”, “drop it” or he learned it very quickly. But I tells ya what, when I do “chuck it”, he bolts off down the paddock, rolling arse over tit, to grab what I “chucked”.
Well there goes the maaaarn for today. Light tinkles on the tin as well speak.
Woodie said:
Well there goes the maaaarn for today. Light tinkles on the tin as well speak.
Perfect. Pity there’s a rain delay in Sydney…
Michael V said:
Woodie said:
transition said:
not sure seen this version, which i’d be surprised of, keep watching and work it outand I hear blackbirds 6minutes in, sound like ours in the yard, funny that
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDh5CjsEbiE
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER | Full Titanic Movie | COLOR VERSION (1958)
I always read the credits. Never yet have I seen a male in the credited role of “Continuity”. This time? Penny Daniels.
I always like to see if there is a “fat man” and who did the catering as well. 😎.
Challenge accepted.
Cont is a very important role. I love picking cont errors in movies and TV shows. They are not as rare as one might think.
They don’t credit that role anymore. Mr Google tells me the role of “continuity” may now be credited as “script supervisor”
Some catering credits I recall are “Meals on Reels” and “Food for Thought”.
The rain lilies are blooming!
Divine Angel said:
The rain lilies are blooming!
Zephreanthes always bloom.
Divine Angel said:
The rain lilies are blooming!
I’ve got pink ones.
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
The rain lilies are blooming!
Zephreanthes always bloom.
Mine haven’t for ages.
Woodie said:
Divine Angel said:
The rain lilies are blooming!
I’ve got pink ones.
Lucky you.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
The rain lilies are blooming!
Zephreanthes always bloom.
Mine haven’t for ages.
Oh. I never have any trouble.
Woodie said:
AussieDJ said:
Woodie said:He’s lost the maniacal obsession with “fetch” and “bring it back” since I banned it a couple of weeks ago. He still love it. We did a strict half hour of it yesterday for the first time since. He was fine when we finished.
How did you train him out of it?
Hid all his “toys” for two weeks. left him just with bones. In his “maniacal obsession” stage he would not behave. Every time he saw me (day or night) he would charge off to the “fetch it launch pad”. If I went near him, he’d charge off down the paddock to his “ready to pounce spot”. Would not respond to commands…. nothing. So I stopped playing the game.
BTW….. I didn’t really teach him “fetch it” and “bring it back”, “drop it” or he learned it very quickly. But I tells ya what, when I do “chuck it”, he bolts off down the paddock, rolling arse over tit, to grab what I “chucked”.
Thanks.
He’ll be the black knight.
Divine Angel said:
The rain lilies are blooming!
Looking quite verdant.
My garden’s drying out a bit now which is good, because it’s rather overgrown and my gardener is on holiday.
Hey Car… Mini Me auditioned for the youth ensemble a while back. Yesterday we got the email offering her a position 😊 She’ll be playing the viola.
Woodie said:
Michael V said:
Woodie said:I always read the credits. Never yet have I seen a male in the credited role of “Continuity”. This time? Penny Daniels.
I always like to see if there is a “fat man” and who did the catering as well. 😎.
Challenge accepted.
Cont is a very important role. I love picking cont errors in movies and TV shows. They are not as rare as one might think.
They don’t credit that role anymore. Mr Google tells me the role of “continuity” may now be credited as “script supervisor”
Some catering credits I recall are “Meals on Reels” and “Food for Thought”.
I didn’t realise that. Often on TV, they go through the credits very fast, or shrink them to an unreadable size, or just omit them. As you can guess from my past comments, we don’t go to the movies, nor subscribe to any movie service.
Divine Angel said:
Hey Car… Mini Me auditioned for the youth ensemble a while back. Yesterday we got the email offering her a position 😊 She’ll be playing the viola.
Congratulations :)
Is that with this mob?
https://www.qyo.org.au/
Divine Angel said:
The rain lilies are blooming!
Noice. Woodie has a pink variety of them.
Woodie said:
Divine Angel said:
The rain lilies are blooming!
I’ve got pink ones.
See, I told you…
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
Hey Car… Mini Me auditioned for the youth ensemble a while back. Yesterday we got the email offering her a position 😊 She’ll be playing the viola.
Congratulations :)
Is that with this mob?
https://www.qyo.org.au/
Gosh no. Moreton Bay youth ensemble
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
Hey Car… Mini Me auditioned for the youth ensemble a while back. Yesterday we got the email offering her a position 😊 She’ll be playing the viola.
Congratulations :)
Is that with this mob?
https://www.qyo.org.au/
Gosh no. Moreton Bay youth ensemble
I think you’ll find that’s onsomble.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
The rain lilies are blooming!
Noice. Woodie has a pink variety of them.
Thems is the same ones Mrs V dug up from under the magnoia tree.
Divine Angel said:
Hey Car… Mini Me auditioned for the youth ensemble a while back. Yesterday we got the email offering her a position 😊 She’ll be playing the viola.
Noice.
Woodie said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
The rain lilies are blooming!
Noice. Woodie has a pink variety of them.
Thems is the same ones Mrs V dug up from under the magnolia tree.
:)
They are now potted, I think, as are the Black Bells.
:)
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
Hey Car… Mini Me auditioned for the youth ensemble a while back. Yesterday we got the email offering her a position 😊 She’ll be playing the viola.
Congratulations :)
Is that with this mob?
https://www.qyo.org.au/
Gosh no. Moreton Bay youth ensemble
Ah. Well I’m sure that’ll be just as worthy :)
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:Congratulations :)
Is that with this mob?
https://www.qyo.org.au/
Gosh no. Moreton Bay youth ensemble
Ah. Well I’m sure that’ll be just as worthy :)
It’ll look good on her application for the high school’s music excellence program
Few storms around
https://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/brisbane-thunderstorms.shtml
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:Gosh no. Moreton Bay youth ensemble
Ah. Well I’m sure that’ll be just as worthy :)
It’ll look good on her application for the high school’s music excellence program
> There are currently five ensembles: String Orchestra 1, String Orchestra 2, Fiddle Group, Chamber Strings, and Concert Band.
Sounds like they’re putting serious effort into it.
Divine Angel said:
Hey Car… Mini Me auditioned for the youth ensemble a while back. Yesterday we got the email offering her a position 😊 She’ll be playing the viola.
That’s cool.
Woodie said:
AussieDJ said:
Woodie said:He’s lost the maniacal obsession with “fetch” and “bring it back” since I banned it a couple of weeks ago. He still love it. We did a strict half hour of it yesterday for the first time since. He was fine when we finished.
How did you train him out of it?
Hid all his “toys” for two weeks. left him just with bones. In his “maniacal obsession” stage he would not behave. Every time he saw me (day or night) he would charge off to the “fetch it launch pad”. If I went near him, he’d charge off down the paddock to his “ready to pounce spot”. Would not respond to commands…. nothing. So I stopped playing the game.
BTW….. I didn’t really teach him “fetch it” and “bring it back”, “drop it” or he learned it very quickly. But I tells ya what, when I do “chuck it”, he bolts off down the paddock, rolling arse over tit, to grab what I “chucked”.
I do love these updates about Benny Boy. Every day I am missing that joy of having a dog in my life. We saw a Red Cloud Kelpie playing fetch on Friday, at a foreshore park. Really delightful watching the dog’s movements – crouching, leaping, doing that running down low creep, she ended up in the water. That made my heart feel good.
kii said:
Woodie said:
AussieDJ said:How did you train him out of it?
Hid all his “toys” for two weeks. left him just with bones. In his “maniacal obsession” stage he would not behave. Every time he saw me (day or night) he would charge off to the “fetch it launch pad”. If I went near him, he’d charge off down the paddock to his “ready to pounce spot”. Would not respond to commands…. nothing. So I stopped playing the game.
BTW….. I didn’t really teach him “fetch it” and “bring it back”, “drop it” or he learned it very quickly. But I tells ya what, when I do “chuck it”, he bolts off down the paddock, rolling arse over tit, to grab what I “chucked”.
I do love these updates about Benny Boy. Every day I am missing that joy of having a dog in my life. We saw a Red Cloud Kelpie playing fetch on Friday, at a foreshore park. Really delightful watching the dog’s movements – crouching, leaping, doing that running down low creep, she ended up in the water. That made my heart feel good.
:)
Benny Boy is a very gentle dog.
In other news regarding me learning Things About Bunbury and Environs: Leschenault.
What the actual fuck?
I finally asked my son how to pronounce it….it sounds like a juicy and moist sneeze.
I am ordering a paper map of the area so I can learn the names of other places. Online maps are one thing, but I like to stare at one on the wall.
kii said:
In other news regarding me learning Things About Bunbury and Environs: Leschenault.What the actual fuck?
I finally asked my son how to pronounce it….it sounds like a juicy and moist sneeze.
I am ordering a paper map of the area so I can learn the names of other places. Online maps are one thing, but I like to stare at one on the wall.
Lesh Shen Olt
Michael V said:
kii said:
Woodie said:Hid all his “toys” for two weeks. left him just with bones. In his “maniacal obsession” stage he would not behave. Every time he saw me (day or night) he would charge off to the “fetch it launch pad”. If I went near him, he’d charge off down the paddock to his “ready to pounce spot”. Would not respond to commands…. nothing. So I stopped playing the game.
BTW….. I didn’t really teach him “fetch it” and “bring it back”, “drop it” or he learned it very quickly. But I tells ya what, when I do “chuck it”, he bolts off down the paddock, rolling arse over tit, to grab what I “chucked”.
I do love these updates about Benny Boy. Every day I am missing that joy of having a dog in my life. We saw a Red Cloud Kelpie playing fetch on Friday, at a foreshore park. Really delightful watching the dog’s movements – crouching, leaping, doing that running down low creep, she ended up in the water. That made my heart feel good.
:)
Benny Boy is a very gentle dog.
I read that post one of you made about his gentleness. Lovely.
Kingy said:
kii said:
In other news regarding me learning Things About Bunbury and Environs: Leschenault.What the actual fuck?
I finally asked my son how to pronounce it….it sounds like a juicy and moist sneeze.
I am ordering a paper map of the area so I can learn the names of other places. Online maps are one thing, but I like to stare at one on the wall.
Lesh Shen Olt
Juicy. Moist. Sneeze.
today is wold brille day
sorry, I’ll feel that again
world braille day.
Blergh….need a distraction to reset my brain, gonna go watch more All Creatures Great and Small.
It might be set around the years of WWII, but I love looking for the antique crockery and kitchen items. The countryside is glorious.
watching…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4aRkmdcnXw
The Greatest War Film of the 60s | A Must-See Classic | Kenneth More, Carl Möhner
“Relives the incredible breakout of the legendary Bismarck during the opening phase of World War II. The story unfolds through the eyes of naval crews on both sides, and inside Britain’s command center, where every decision and strategy shaped the pursuit of the mighty battleship. A timeless story of tension, strategy, and high-seas drama”
Time for a bout of sack.
If anyone wants me, say, “He’s sleeping off some peculiar dim sims, so best not to rouse him until they’ve settled, like.”
transition said:
watching…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4aRkmdcnXw
The Greatest War Film of the 60s | A Must-See Classic | Kenneth More, Carl Möhner
“Relives the incredible breakout of the legendary Bismarck during the opening phase of World War II. The story unfolds through the eyes of naval crews on both sides, and inside Britain’s command center, where every decision and strategy shaped the pursuit of the mighty battleship. A timeless story of tension, strategy, and high-seas drama”
Thought you had a farm to run.
roughbarked said:
transition said:
watching…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4aRkmdcnXw
The Greatest War Film of the 60s | A Must-See Classic | Kenneth More, Carl Möhner
“Relives the incredible breakout of the legendary Bismarck during the opening phase of World War II. The story unfolds through the eyes of naval crews on both sides, and inside Britain’s command center, where every decision and strategy shaped the pursuit of the mighty battleship. A timeless story of tension, strategy, and high-seas drama”
Thought you had a farm to run.
shudup
roughbarked said:
transition said:
watching…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4aRkmdcnXw
The Greatest War Film of the 60s | A Must-See Classic | Kenneth More, Carl Möhner
“Relives the incredible breakout of the legendary Bismarck during the opening phase of World War II. The story unfolds through the eyes of naval crews on both sides, and inside Britain’s command center, where every decision and strategy shaped the pursuit of the mighty battleship. A timeless story of tension, strategy, and high-seas drama”
Thought you had a farm to run.
It’s Sunday.
kii said:
Woodie said:
AussieDJ said:How did you train him out of it?
Hid all his “toys” for two weeks. left him just with bones. In his “maniacal obsession” stage he would not behave. Every time he saw me (day or night) he would charge off to the “fetch it launch pad”. If I went near him, he’d charge off down the paddock to his “ready to pounce spot”. Would not respond to commands…. nothing. So I stopped playing the game.
BTW….. I didn’t really teach him “fetch it” and “bring it back”, “drop it” or he learned it very quickly. But I tells ya what, when I do “chuck it”, he bolts off down the paddock, rolling arse over tit, to grab what I “chucked”.
I do love these updates about Benny Boy. Every day I am missing that joy of having a dog in my life. We saw a Red Cloud Kelpie playing fetch on Friday, at a foreshore park. Really delightful watching the dog’s movements – crouching, leaping, doing that running down low creep, she ended up in the water. That made my heart feel good.
+1
I’m hoping – if my plans come together – to get a dog later this year.
The last one I had was in 1976, so it’s well time to get another.
Divine Angel said:
50 years ago they used slide rules to do the maths, most of the ones they have tried recently using windows have ended up on their hood.
AussieDJ said:
kii said:
Woodie said:Hid all his “toys” for two weeks. left him just with bones. In his “maniacal obsession” stage he would not behave. Every time he saw me (day or night) he would charge off to the “fetch it launch pad”. If I went near him, he’d charge off down the paddock to his “ready to pounce spot”. Would not respond to commands…. nothing. So I stopped playing the game.
BTW….. I didn’t really teach him “fetch it” and “bring it back”, “drop it” or he learned it very quickly. But I tells ya what, when I do “chuck it”, he bolts off down the paddock, rolling arse over tit, to grab what I “chucked”.
I do love these updates about Benny Boy. Every day I am missing that joy of having a dog in my life. We saw a Red Cloud Kelpie playing fetch on Friday, at a foreshore park. Really delightful watching the dog’s movements – crouching, leaping, doing that running down low creep, she ended up in the water. That made my heart feel good.
+1
I’m hoping – if my plans come together – to get a dog later this year.
The last one I had was in 1976, so it’s well time to get another.
Hooray! More forum doggy tales!
Jellybean found a ball and was trying to get the cat to play with her. The cat wasn’t interested.
Divine Angel said:
AussieDJ said:
kii said:I do love these updates about Benny Boy. Every day I am missing that joy of having a dog in my life. We saw a Red Cloud Kelpie playing fetch on Friday, at a foreshore park. Really delightful watching the dog’s movements – crouching, leaping, doing that running down low creep, she ended up in the water. That made my heart feel good.
+1
I’m hoping – if my plans come together – to get a dog later this year.
The last one I had was in 1976, so it’s well time to get another.
Hooray! More forum doggy tales!
Anyone want this demented Pug? He is behind me licking one of his front feet. He’s still got bald patches on his back from rubbing on furniture during his Summer moult. And we “request” the dogs “speak” before they eat. He has just this week gone from refusing (barking with his mouth shut!) to doing a puppy bark. Dear oh dear.
I’ll be back later. Going to watch Goolagong.
Divine Angel said:
AussieDJ said:
kii said:I do love these updates about Benny Boy. Every day I am missing that joy of having a dog in my life. We saw a Red Cloud Kelpie playing fetch on Friday, at a foreshore park. Really delightful watching the dog’s movements – crouching, leaping, doing that running down low creep, she ended up in the water. That made my heart feel good.
+1
I’m hoping – if my plans come together – to get a dog later this year.
The last one I had was in 1976, so it’s well time to get another.
Hooray! More forum doggy tales!
:)
buffy said:
I’ll be back later. Going to watch Goolagong.
I’m recording it.
AussieDJ said:
Divine Angel said:
AussieDJ said:+1
I’m hoping – if my plans come together – to get a dog later this year.
The last one I had was in 1976, so it’s well time to get another.
Hooray! More forum doggy tales!
:)
“WOOF”
watching a bit of cricket
I thought McGurk was a made up name. The baddie/crook in Three Stooges as always called “Slugs McGurk”.
Forgot all about the Edinburgh Tattoo, which sarahs mum and I normally watch each year. Don’t know if the ABC showed it this year. They only have the 2023 one on Iview.
But I’ve found this year’s on YouTube. I won’t watch it tonight though. It really requires a night when I have a bottle of scotch in stock.
Cosy rain now bucketing down.
Bubblecar said:
Forgot all about the Edinburgh Tattoo, which sarahs mum and I normally watch each year. Don’t know if the ABC showed it this year. They only have the 2023 one on Iview.But I’ve found this year’s on YouTube. I won’t watch it tonight though. It really requires a night when I have a bottle of scotch in stock.
Twas on Channel 7 a couple of weeks ago.
I always thought it was a “one off” performance. Apparently not.
Mr Google tells me:
he Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland runs annually in August, with the 2026 dates set for August 7th to August 29th, featuring shows Monday-Friday at 9:30 PM and Saturdays at 6:15 PM and 9:30 PM (no Sundays) at Edinburgh Castle. Additionally, a special 2026 Brisbane, Australia, performance is scheduled for February 12-15, 2026, at Suncorp Stadium, celebrating the Tattoo’s 75th anniversary.
Bubblecar said:
Cosy rain now bucketing down.
…well, the bucketing phase was brief indeed but it’s still pattering:)
Doors and windows now opened to let the petrichor flow through.
Woodie said:
Bubblecar said:
Forgot all about the Edinburgh Tattoo, which sarahs mum and I normally watch each year. Don’t know if the ABC showed it this year. They only have the 2023 one on Iview.But I’ve found this year’s on YouTube. I won’t watch it tonight though. It really requires a night when I have a bottle of scotch in stock.
Twas on Channel 7 a couple of weeks ago.
I always thought it was a “one off” performance. Apparently not.
Mr Google tells me:
he Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland runs annually in August, with the 2026 dates set for August 7th to August 29th, featuring shows Monday-Friday at 9:30 PM and Saturdays at 6:15 PM and 9:30 PM (no Sundays) at Edinburgh Castle. Additionally, a special 2026 Brisbane, Australia, performance is scheduled for February 12-15, 2026, at Suncorp Stadium, celebrating the Tattoo’s 75th anniversary.
It used to be shown on ABC on New Years Day in the evening.
Maybe they’re holding out for this special Australian one next month.
Bubblecar said:
Woodie said:
Bubblecar said:
Forgot all about the Edinburgh Tattoo, which sarahs mum and I normally watch each year. Don’t know if the ABC showed it this year. They only have the 2023 one on Iview.But I’ve found this year’s on YouTube. I won’t watch it tonight though. It really requires a night when I have a bottle of scotch in stock.
Twas on Channel 7 a couple of weeks ago.
I always thought it was a “one off” performance. Apparently not.
Mr Google tells me:
he Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland runs annually in August, with the 2026 dates set for August 7th to August 29th, featuring shows Monday-Friday at 9:30 PM and Saturdays at 6:15 PM and 9:30 PM (no Sundays) at Edinburgh Castle. Additionally, a special 2026 Brisbane, Australia, performance is scheduled for February 12-15, 2026, at Suncorp Stadium, celebrating the Tattoo’s 75th anniversary.
It used to be shown on ABC on New Years Day in the evening.
Maybe they’re holding out for this special Australian one next month.
Or Ch 7 outbid the ABC for this year’s offering
Bubblecar said:
Woodie said:
Bubblecar said:
Forgot all about the Edinburgh Tattoo, which sarahs mum and I normally watch each year. Don’t know if the ABC showed it this year. They only have the 2023 one on Iview.But I’ve found this year’s on YouTube. I won’t watch it tonight though. It really requires a night when I have a bottle of scotch in stock.
Twas on Channel 7 a couple of weeks ago.
I always thought it was a “one off” performance. Apparently not.
Mr Google tells me:
he Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland runs annually in August, with the 2026 dates set for August 7th to August 29th, featuring shows Monday-Friday at 9:30 PM and Saturdays at 6:15 PM and 9:30 PM (no Sundays) at Edinburgh Castle. Additionally, a special 2026 Brisbane, Australia, performance is scheduled for February 12-15, 2026, at Suncorp Stadium, celebrating the Tattoo’s 75th anniversary.
It used to be shown on ABC on New Years Day in the evening.
Maybe they’re holding out for this special Australian one next month.
Try Mr Google, Parpyone. australian tv broadcast rights edinburgh tattoo
Peak Warming Man said:
Divine Angel said:
50 years ago they used slide rules to do the maths, most of the ones they have tried recently using windows have ended up on their hood.
Yeah: In Australia, the television broadcast rights for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo have recently transitioned from the ABC to the Seven Network.
Never mind, as I said I can watch it on Choob:
Not looking forward to going back to work tomorrow.
At least I don’t have to be somewhere other than my depot. Multiple repair jobs(mostly welding), servicing, cleaning air filters etc.
Already had my first quote request for the year. Today. On a Sunday. How dare they.
I’ve also wasted most of the weekend trying to do three simple tasks. All computer related.
Kingy said:
Not looking forward to going back to work tomorrow.At least I don’t have to be somewhere other than my depot. Multiple repair jobs(mostly welding), servicing, cleaning air filters etc.
Already had my first quote request for the year. Today. On a Sunday. How dare they.
I’ve also wasted most of the weekend trying to do three simple tasks. All computer related.
1) My new computer crashes randomly to usually a black screen with a block of scrambled data on it and needs a hard reset to reboot. Not even a BSoD. After googling the problem and diagnosing it, I need to disable Hyperthreading. I’ve googled that and followed the instructions and it won’t let me. I’m in BIOS, but there is no option to disable it.
2) My brigades new website has a weird loop where the home screen isn’t the home screen, and it won’t let me change it.
3) I can’t remember this one, but I wasted 5 hours on Saturday on it.
Terrorist attack in Bunbury!!!
JudgeMental said:
Terrorist attack in Bunbury!!!
https://archive.is/20260104063705/https://thewest.com.au/news/crime/bunbury-firebombing-convenience-store-blaze-on-spencer-street-fuels-fears-of-wa-illicit-vape-war-c-21202315
Woodie said:
Bubblecar said:
Forgot all about the Edinburgh Tattoo, which sarahs mum and I normally watch each year. Don’t know if the ABC showed it this year. They only have the 2023 one on Iview.But I’ve found this year’s on YouTube. I won’t watch it tonight though. It really requires a night when I have a bottle of scotch in stock.
Twas on Channel 7 a couple of weeks ago.
I always thought it was a “one off” performance. Apparently not.
Mr Google tells me:
he Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland runs annually in August, with the 2026 dates set for August 7th to August 29th, featuring shows Monday-Friday at 9:30 PM and Saturdays at 6:15 PM and 9:30 PM (no Sundays) at Edinburgh Castle. Additionally, a special 2026 Brisbane, Australia, performance is scheduled for February 12-15, 2026, at Suncorp Stadium, celebrating the Tattoo’s 75th anniversary.
I went, with my parents, in 1965. Cold as. Light drizzling rain. Mum was concerned for the Fijians only dressed in grass skirts. The SAS scaled the castle wall using grappling hooks and ropes to rescue James Bond, who was a prisoner. “James Bond” came screaming out of the castle in the Aston Martin, and inadvertently crashed into the crowd below us when he lost control of the car on the cobblestones. The announcer was beside himself. People were carted off to hospital. An utterly amazing thing when one was 11 years old.
Kingy said:
Kingy said:
Not looking forward to going back to work tomorrow.At least I don’t have to be somewhere other than my depot. Multiple repair jobs(mostly welding), servicing, cleaning air filters etc.
Already had my first quote request for the year. Today. On a Sunday. How dare they.
I’ve also wasted most of the weekend trying to do three simple tasks. All computer related.
1) My new computer crashes randomly to usually a black screen with a block of scrambled data on it and needs a hard reset to reboot. Not even a BSoD. After googling the problem and diagnosing it, I need to disable Hyperthreading. I’ve googled that and followed the instructions and it won’t let me. I’m in BIOS, but there is no option to disable it.
2) My brigades new website has a weird loop where the home screen isn’t the home screen, and it won’t let me change it.
3) I can’t remember this one, but I wasted 5 hours on Saturday on it.
Oooh!
Mucking around in the BIOS. That takes some courage.
JudgeMental said:
Terrorist attack in Bunbury!!!
Or the aftermath of a fire somewhere.
JudgeMental said:
JudgeMental said:
Terrorist attack in Bunbury!!!
https://archive.is/20260104063705/https://thewest.com.au/news/crime/bunbury-firebombing-convenience-store-blaze-on-spencer-street-fuels-fears-of-wa-illicit-vape-war-c-21202315
OK. I believe you now.
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 9 degrees at the back door with a clear sky. We are forecast a sunny 27 degrees.
I intend to do some maar-ing today and move some woodchips. Still got two and a half large piles of chips/mulch from when the arborists were here.
Morning Pilgrims, what news?
Michael V said:
Woodie said:
Bubblecar said:
Forgot all about the Edinburgh Tattoo, which sarahs mum and I normally watch each year. Don’t know if the ABC showed it this year. They only have the 2023 one on Iview.But I’ve found this year’s on YouTube. I won’t watch it tonight though. It really requires a night when I have a bottle of scotch in stock.
Twas on Channel 7 a couple of weeks ago.
I always thought it was a “one off” performance. Apparently not.
Mr Google tells me:
he Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland runs annually in August, with the 2026 dates set for August 7th to August 29th, featuring shows Monday-Friday at 9:30 PM and Saturdays at 6:15 PM and 9:30 PM (no Sundays) at Edinburgh Castle. Additionally, a special 2026 Brisbane, Australia, performance is scheduled for February 12-15, 2026, at Suncorp Stadium, celebrating the Tattoo’s 75th anniversary.
I went, with my parents, in 1965. Cold as. Light drizzling rain. Mum was concerned for the Fijians only dressed in grass skirts. The SAS scaled the castle wall using grappling hooks and ropes to rescue James Bond, who was a prisoner. “James Bond” came screaming out of the castle in the Aston Martin, and inadvertently crashed into the crowd below us when he lost control of the car on the cobblestones. The announcer was beside himself. People were carted off to hospital. An utterly amazing thing when one was 11 years old.
Also went around that time. I don’t remember James Bond driving into the audience though. I think it probably 1967.
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:
Woodie said:Twas on Channel 7 a couple of weeks ago.
I always thought it was a “one off” performance. Apparently not.
Mr Google tells me:
he Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland runs annually in August, with the 2026 dates set for August 7th to August 29th, featuring shows Monday-Friday at 9:30 PM and Saturdays at 6:15 PM and 9:30 PM (no Sundays) at Edinburgh Castle. Additionally, a special 2026 Brisbane, Australia, performance is scheduled for February 12-15, 2026, at Suncorp Stadium, celebrating the Tattoo’s 75th anniversary.
I went, with my parents, in 1965. Cold as. Light drizzling rain. Mum was concerned for the Fijians only dressed in grass skirts. The SAS scaled the castle wall using grappling hooks and ropes to rescue James Bond, who was a prisoner. “James Bond” came screaming out of the castle in the Aston Martin, and inadvertently crashed into the crowd below us when he lost control of the car on the cobblestones. The announcer was beside himself. People were carted off to hospital. An utterly amazing thing when one was 11 years old.
Also went around that time. I don’t remember James Bond driving into the audience though. I think it probably 1967.
Big Clive is involved with the lighting at the Tattoo.
Top of 29 today. Might have a shower of rain, might get a storm, who knows?
Mr Mutant returns to work today and I’m still not cleared to drive so I dunno what adventures Mini Me and I will get up to. Having read my story yesterday, Mini Me wants to know what happens next so I suppose I’m writing more of that.
Yesterday I watched an episode of The Dark Side of the 90s about Waco and Heaven’s Gate. There was a dude interviewed who was actually in Heaven’s Gate but missed the comet UFO part because he’d temporarily left to take care of some personal things.
He kept referring to his body as a vehicle, which is fine until he got to the end of the show. He said he regrets missing the opportunity to catch the UFO, but he loves his vehicle’s daughter. What an odd turn of phrase, like there’s no real ownership there. Not “my daughter”, “my vehicle’s daughter”.
Wonder if the mother’s vehicle is a whack job too.
Divine Angel said:
Yesterday I watched an episode of The Dark Side of the 90s about Waco and Heaven’s Gate. There was a dude interviewed who was actually in Heaven’s Gate but missed the comet UFO part because he’d temporarily left to take care of some personal things.He kept referring to his body as a vehicle, which is fine until he got to the end of the show. He said he regrets missing the opportunity to catch the UFO, but he loves his vehicle’s daughter. What an odd turn of phrase, like there’s no real ownership there. Not “my daughter”, “my vehicle’s daughter”.
Wonder if the mother’s vehicle is a whack job too.
I was in a shop in Virginia City, Nevada, when the WACO thing was razed. The shop owner was sitting at her till by the front door, watching it on TV, live, bawling her eyes out.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Yesterday I watched an episode of The Dark Side of the 90s about Waco and Heaven’s Gate. There was a dude interviewed who was actually in Heaven’s Gate but missed the comet UFO part because he’d temporarily left to take care of some personal things.He kept referring to his body as a vehicle, which is fine until he got to the end of the show. He said he regrets missing the opportunity to catch the UFO, but he loves his vehicle’s daughter. What an odd turn of phrase, like there’s no real ownership there. Not “my daughter”, “my vehicle’s daughter”.
Wonder if the mother’s vehicle is a whack job too.
I was in a shop in Virginia City, Nevada, when the WACO thing was razed. The shop owner was sitting at her till by the front door, watching it on TV, live, bawling her eyes out.
Blimy, you got around.
Should I watch this tonight?
Wonders Of The Moon With Dara O Briain
Monday, 5 Jan
7:35 PM – 8:30 PM
Dara O Briain explores the ways in which the moon shapes just about everything around us, and why there’s now a new race to get humans back to the surface of our satellite.
Wonders Of The Moon With Dara O Briain
Monday, 5 Jan
8:30 PM – 9:25 PM
Dara tells the story of how the first photograph of the far side of the moon left scientists baffled. And he tries a virtual reality headset to take his very own giant leap on the ‘moon’s’ surface.
Divine Angel said:
Yesterday I watched an episode of The Dark Side of the 90s about Waco and Heaven’s Gate. There was a dude interviewed who was actually in Heaven’s Gate but missed the comet UFO part because he’d temporarily left to take care of some personal things.He kept referring to his body as a vehicle, which is fine until he got to the end of the show. He said he regrets missing the opportunity to catch the UFO, but he loves his vehicle’s daughter. What an odd turn of phrase, like there’s no real ownership there. Not “my daughter”, “my vehicle’s daughter”.
Wonder if the mother’s vehicle is a whack job too.
Oh, and yes, I agree, weird, very weird.
Michael V said:
JudgeMental said:
JudgeMental said:
Terrorist attack in Bunbury!!!
https://archive.is/20260104063705/https://thewest.com.au/news/crime/bunbury-firebombing-convenience-store-blaze-on-spencer-street-fuels-fears-of-wa-illicit-vape-war-c-21202315
OK. I believe you now.
religion is, after all, the opium of the people
Just been reading about Brainfuck, a Turing-complete programming language with only 8 instructions: [<>+-.,]
It has an arbitrary-length (at least 30000 cell) 8-bit array and a pointer to keep track of which cell is currently in use; < and > move the pointer left or right respectively, + adds 1 to the current cell, while – subtracts 1 from it, . prints the value of the current cell, , reads a character and stores it in the current cell, and [ and ] enclose loops.
A simple “Hello World” program looks like this:
++++++++[>++++[>++>+++>+++>+<<<<-]>+>+>->>+[<]<-]>>.>---.+++++++..+++.>>.<-.<.+++.------.--------.>>+.>++.
So old fashioned informal mentoring is now intergenerational friendship…
btm said:
Just been reading about Brainfuck, a Turing-complete programming language with only 8 instructions: [<>+-.,]
It has an arbitrary-length (at least 30000 cell) 8-bit array and a pointer to keep track of which cell is currently in use; < and > move the pointer left or right respectively, + adds 1 to the current cell, while – subtracts 1 from it, . prints the value of the current cell, , reads a character and stores it in the current cell, and [ and ] enclose loops.
A simple “Hello World” program looks like this:
++++++++[>++++[>++>+++>+++>+<<<<-]>+>+>->>+[<]<-]>>.>---.+++++++..+++.>>.<-.<.+++.------.--------.>>+.>++.
buffy said:
So old fashioned informal mentoring is now intergenerational friendship…
look it doesn’t exist unless it has a catchy name
btm said:
Just been reading about Brainfuck, a Turing-complete programming language with only 8 instructions: [<>+-.,]It has an arbitrary-length (at least 30000 cell) 8-bit array and a pointer to keep track of which cell is currently in use; < and > move the pointer left or right respectively, + adds 1 to the current cell, while – subtracts 1 from it, . prints the value of the current cell, , reads a character and stores it in the current cell, and [ and ] enclose loops.
A simple “Hello World” program looks like this:
++++++++[>++++[>++>+++>+++>+<<<<-]>+>+>->>+[<]<-]>>.>---.+++++++..+++.>>.<-.<.+++.------.--------.>>+.>++.
Think I’ll stick with VBA and Python for now.
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Yesterday I watched an episode of The Dark Side of the 90s about Waco and Heaven’s Gate. There was a dude interviewed who was actually in Heaven’s Gate but missed the comet UFO part because he’d temporarily left to take care of some personal things.He kept referring to his body as a vehicle, which is fine until he got to the end of the show. He said he regrets missing the opportunity to catch the UFO, but he loves his vehicle’s daughter. What an odd turn of phrase, like there’s no real ownership there. Not “my daughter”, “my vehicle’s daughter”.
Wonder if the mother’s vehicle is a whack job too.
I was in a shop in Virginia City, Nevada, when the WACO thing was razed. The shop owner was sitting at her till by the front door, watching it on TV, live, bawling her eyes out.
Blimey, you got around.
At the time, I was studying the geology and tectono-geometry of strike-slip basins related to the San Andreas Fault and its subsidiary faults. I was trying to understand modern examples to explain the New England Region’s Early Permian Manning Group rocks, which are generally related to the likely dextral Peel-Manning Fault (Port Macquarie – Warialda).
buffy said:
Should I watch this tonight?Wonders Of The Moon With Dara O Briain
Monday, 5 Jan
7:35 PM – 8:30 PM
Dara O Briain explores the ways in which the moon shapes just about everything around us, and why there’s now a new race to get humans back to the surface of our satellite.
Wonders Of The Moon With Dara O Briain
Monday, 5 Jan
8:30 PM – 9:25 PM
Dara tells the story of how the first photograph of the far side of the moon left scientists baffled. And he tries a virtual reality headset to take his very own giant leap on the ‘moon’s’ surface.
Did you watch “The Jetty” last night?
btm said:
Just been reading about Brainfuck, a Turing-complete programming language with only 8 instructions: [<>+-.,]It has an arbitrary-length (at least 30000 cell) 8-bit array and a pointer to keep track of which cell is currently in use; < and > move the pointer left or right respectively, + adds 1 to the current cell, while – subtracts 1 from it, . prints the value of the current cell, , reads a character and stores it in the current cell, and [ and ] enclose loops.
A simple “Hello World” program looks like this:
++++++++[>++++[>++>+++>+++>+<<<<-]>+>+>->>+[<]<-]>>.>---.+++++++..+++.>>.<-.<.+++.------.--------.>>+.>++.
Surprisingly, I knew of that language’s existence. I don’t know why or how.
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Yesterday I watched an episode of The Dark Side of the 90s about Waco and Heaven’s Gate. There was a dude interviewed who was actually in Heaven’s Gate but missed the comet UFO part because he’d temporarily left to take care of some personal things.He kept referring to his body as a vehicle, which is fine until he got to the end of the show. He said he regrets missing the opportunity to catch the UFO, but he loves his vehicle’s daughter. What an odd turn of phrase, like there’s no real ownership there. Not “my daughter”, “my vehicle’s daughter”.
Wonder if the mother’s vehicle is a whack job too.
I was in a shop in Virginia City, Nevada, when the WACO thing was razed. The shop owner was sitting at her till by the front door, watching it on TV, live, bawling her eyes out.
Blimy, you got around.
It’s all very suspicious. I wonder if MV is familiar with great knolls?
Witty Rejoinder said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:I was in a shop in Virginia City, Nevada, when the WACO thing was razed. The shop owner was sitting at her till by the front door, watching it on TV, live, bawling her eyes out.
Blimy, you got around.
It’s all very suspicious. I wonder if MV is familiar with great knolls?
Greats=grassy
Good morning everybody. A bit late, I know…
It’s mostly cloudy, calm, 23.0° C and 60% RH, heading for a forecast top of 29° C and no rain.
Day two of the Sydney Test, so the TV’s on. I’ll probably move the computer over to the dining room, so I can watch both this and that. Mrs V’s low kJ day, so I’ll fend for myself, food-wise. I think there might be work over there to do (kitchen re-organisation and cleaning stuff, I suspect). Yesterday, I fixed a slow-running pedestal fan. Not as good as new, but somewhat improved anyway. And it got a thorough clean as part of the work on it. Unfortunately, the grease in the semi-sealed plastic gearbox (oscillating mechanism) has aged and has become sticky. This puts a drag on the motor and can’t easily be repaired.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:I was in a shop in Virginia City, Nevada, when the WACO thing was razed. The shop owner was sitting at her till by the front door, watching it on TV, live, bawling her eyes out.
Blimy, you got around.
It’s all very suspicious. I wonder if MV is familiar with great knolls?
Whistles tunelessly, whilst looking at the cloud formations.
I don’t know what you are talking about.
Michael V said:
buffy said:
Should I watch this tonight?Wonders Of The Moon With Dara O Briain
Monday, 5 Jan
7:35 PM – 8:30 PM
Dara O Briain explores the ways in which the moon shapes just about everything around us, and why there’s now a new race to get humans back to the surface of our satellite.
Wonders Of The Moon With Dara O Briain
Monday, 5 Jan
8:30 PM – 9:25 PM
Dara tells the story of how the first photograph of the far side of the moon left scientists baffled. And he tries a virtual reality headset to take his very own giant leap on the ‘moon’s’ surface.
Did you watch “The Jetty” last night?
No, went to bed after Goolagong. Is it worth a watch? We seem to be watching predominantly Nordic crime shows at the moment.
buffy said:
Michael V said:
buffy said:
Should I watch this tonight?Wonders Of The Moon With Dara O Briain
Monday, 5 Jan
7:35 PM – 8:30 PM
Dara O Briain explores the ways in which the moon shapes just about everything around us, and why there’s now a new race to get humans back to the surface of our satellite.
Wonders Of The Moon With Dara O Briain
Monday, 5 Jan
8:30 PM – 9:25 PM
Dara tells the story of how the first photograph of the far side of the moon left scientists baffled. And he tries a virtual reality headset to take his very own giant leap on the ‘moon’s’ surface.
Did you watch “The Jetty” last night?
No, went to bed after Goolagong. Is it worth a watch? We seem to be watching predominantly Nordic crime shows at the moment.
It’s complex and quite engaging. I’ll be watching more. As is often the case these days, the actors speak a bit fast for me to easily catch every word. I think my brain is getting old.
I forgot to report – the Christmas lilies in my garden opened yesterday. They were running a tad late this season. They missed Christmas. They were on time for Christmas 2024.
Hello
Cymek said:
Hello
Good morning Mr C. How’s things?
buffy said:
I forgot to report – the Christmas lilies in my garden opened yesterday. They were running a tad late this season. They missed Christmas. They were on time for Christmas 2024.
Everything seems a bit out of season this season.
Cymek said:
Hello
Good morning.
Michael V said:
Cymek said:
Hello
Good morning Mr C. How’s things?
I’m good
Back home again after house sitting.
I wish to announce that I have a parcel arriving today. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
Divine Angel said:
I wish to announce that I have a parcel arriving today. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
good.
Divine Angel said:
I wish to announce that I have a parcel arriving today. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
I can’t trump that…
And I’m back inside. Getting a bit warm for me out there. I’ve maar-ed the front yard. I was getting the hurry up from a fantail bird who thought I should work faster so he could move in and hunt the insects I stirred up. I’ve planted out the little plants I brought back from the bush on Saturday. I’ve set up a couple of bird sprinklers. And I’ve filled the bird water dishes in the front yard.
Speaking of sprinklers, I rigged this up for extra fun on the trampampoline.
Divine Angel said:
I wish to announce that I have a parcel arriving today. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
I have some more mummification socks on order, but I don’t think they’ll arrive today.
read some idiocy on social media outlets about Switzerland fires and it wasn’t stupid for youths to film the ceiling burning down they didn’t know better they wouldn’t be aware of flash over risks yous should all blame the management for letting them have pyrotechnics inside
guess there’s something to be said for the cultural expectation that if you’re able bodied in Australia you should learn to swim
If a singer was anonymous could their speaking voice be used to confirm they are a particular singer.
Cymek said:
If a singer was anonymous could their speaking voice be used to confirm they are a particular singer.
what level of certainty do yous consider confirmation
SCIENCE said:
Cymek said:If a singer was anonymous could their speaking voice be used to confirm they are a particular singer.
what level of certainty do yous consider confirmation
Have no idea really
Was wondering if a voice has a vocal fingerprint that also exists in their singing voice.
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
I wish to announce that I have a parcel arriving today. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
I have some more mummification socks on order, but I don’t think they’ll arrive today.
I clicked on this post just as the postie dropped the parcel at my door.
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
I wish to announce that I have a parcel arriving today. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
I have some more mummification socks on order, but I don’t think they’ll arrive today.
I clicked on this post just as the postie dropped the parcel at my door.
Good-oh.
I had meant to ask “What on earth are mummification socks?”, but I forgot.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:I have some more mummification socks on order, but I don’t think they’ll arrive today.
I clicked on this post just as the postie dropped the parcel at my door.
Good-oh.
I had meant to ask “What on earth are mummification socks?”, but I forgot.
I wondered as well.
But thought it better not to ask. :)
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:I clicked on this post just as the postie dropped the parcel at my door.
Good-oh.
I had meant to ask “What on earth are mummification socks?”, but I forgot.
I wondered as well.
But thought it better not to ask. :)
Probably compression socks for circulation issues.
Off to town to get me pills and a little shopping.
Benny Boy will be driving. 🐕 😎
It’s another day.
More violet sepor figs to eat.
I have to clear a corner of my tiny room for the new recliner that will be delivered on Wednesday. When I arrived in October I suggested that I get one, they are good for my lower back pain, and my son has been literally nagging me for months about choosing one.
Faaaark. I hate the look of them, puffy weirdo things.
So he gave me an ultimatum on Friday, took me to a furniture store he has used before, and I bought one to just shut him up.
It’s actually a very comfortable chair and I really do need something better than their 2nd-hand lounge. Plus I can hide in my room and knit, read, listen to my music and watch my movies etc.
kii said:
It’s another day.More violet sepor figs to eat.
I have to clear a corner of my tiny room for the new recliner that will be delivered on Wednesday. When I arrived in October I suggested that I get one, they are good for my lower back pain, and my son has been literally nagging me for months about choosing one.
Faaaark. I hate the look of them, puffy weirdo things.
So he gave me an ultimatum on Friday, took me to a furniture store he has used before, and I bought one to just shut him up.
It’s actually a very comfortable chair and I really do need something better than their 2nd-hand lounge. Plus I can hide in my room and knit, read, listen to my music and watch my movies etc.
Some are OK not puffy looking
kii said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:Good-oh.
I had meant to ask “What on earth are mummification socks?”, but I forgot.
I wondered as well.
But thought it better not to ask. :)
Probably compression socks for circulation issues.
I’m fairly sure he has mentioned before that this is what they are.
Woodie said:
Off to town to get me pills and a little shopping.Benny Boy will be driving. 🐕 😎
I hope a ball doesn’t come bouncing across the road.
Peak Warming Man said:
Woodie said:
Off to town to get me pills and a little shopping.Benny Boy will be driving. 🐕 😎
I hope a ball doesn’t come bouncing across the road.
or a squirrel.
Woodie said:
Off to town to get me pills and a little shopping.Benny Boy will be driving. 🐕 😎
!!!
Woodie said:
Off to town to get me pills and a little shopping.Benny Boy will be driving. 🐕 😎
Not observer/navigator?
Peak Warming Man said:
Woodie said:
Off to town to get me pills and a little shopping.Benny Boy will be driving. 🐕 😎
I hope a ball doesn’t come bouncing across the road.
LOL
Michael V said:
Woodie said:
Off to town to get me pills and a little shopping.Benny Boy will be driving. 🐕 😎
Not observer/navigator?
He’s a back seat driver.
buffy said:
kii said:
The Rev Dodgson said:I wondered as well.
But thought it better not to ask. :)
Probably compression socks for circulation issues.
I’m fairly sure he has mentioned before that this is what they are.
He has.
Peak Warming Man said:
Woodie said:
Off to town to get me pills and a little shopping.Benny Boy will be driving. 🐕 😎
I hope a ball doesn’t come bouncing across the road.
It’d have to be a decent slog from the SCG for that to happen.
BTW, I’m putting him up to take the field for Australia in the 6th Test. Given his strength in “fetch it” and “bring it back”, I have it on good authority they are seriously considering it.
Woodie said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Woodie said:
Off to town to get me pills and a little shopping.Benny Boy will be driving. 🐕 😎
I hope a ball doesn’t come bouncing across the road.
It’d have to be a decent slog from the SCG for that to happen.
BTW, I’m putting him up to take the field for Australia in the 6th Test. Given his strength in “fetch it” and “bring it back”, I have it on good authority they are seriously considering it.
:)
Cymek said:
kii said:
It’s another day.More violet sepor figs to eat.
I have to clear a corner of my tiny room for the new recliner that will be delivered on Wednesday. When I arrived in October I suggested that I get one, they are good for my lower back pain, and my son has been literally nagging me for months about choosing one.
Faaaark. I hate the look of them, puffy weirdo things.
So he gave me an ultimatum on Friday, took me to a furniture store he has used before, and I bought one to just shut him up.
It’s actually a very comfortable chair and I really do need something better than their 2nd-hand lounge. Plus I can hide in my room and knit, read, listen to my music and watch my movies etc.
Some are OK not puffy looking
Oh, I know. I know. For 2 months I have scoured the local businesses on line for a suitable chair. I nearly bought one without trying it out…because I HATE shopping in person. Luckily my credit card threw a hissy fit and cancelled the transaction. That chair wasn’t puffy, but it was leather ( i didn’t want leather) and the coloured fabric that I loved would taken 4 (FOUR!!!!!) months to get.
So, of course, I have ended up with a puffy leather one.
This is the one that I wanted…
a mate of mine has always been unlucky. latest was him having a heart attack during a game of charades.
Finished watching The War Between The Land And The Sea. Quite good though the pacing was odd.
—-
Also watched Thursday Murder Club. I found it a cosy watch. A-list cast. The plot relied a bit on improbable events but that’s how it is with these Christie-esque pieces. The novel has upon which it is based became a series so hopefully there’ll be sequels.
Now we just need Timothy Dalton to do some movies where he solves murders and then all the old Bond actors will have a retirement plan.
kii said:
Cymek said:
kii said:
It’s another day.
More violet sepor figs to eat.
I have to clear a corner of my tiny room for the new recliner that will be delivered on Wednesday. When I arrived in October I suggested that I get one, they are good for my lower back pain, and my son has been literally nagging me for months about choosing one.
Faaaark. I hate the look of them, puffy weirdo things.
So he gave me an ultimatum on Friday, took me to a furniture store he has used before, and I bought one to just shut him up.
It’s actually a very comfortable chair and I really do need something better than their 2nd-hand lounge. Plus I can hide in my room and knit, read, listen to my music and watch my movies etc.
Some are OK not puffy looking
Oh, I know. I know. For 2 months I have scoured the local businesses on line for a suitable chair. I nearly bought one without trying it out…because I HATE shopping in person. Luckily my credit card threw a hissy fit and cancelled the transaction. That chair wasn’t puffy, but it was leather ( i didn’t want leather) and the coloured fabric that I loved would taken 4 (FOUR!!!!!) months to get.
So, of course, I have ended up with a puffy leather one.This is the one that I wanted…
What Would JDVce Do
Apparently one of the worst movies ever made.
“The Amazing Bulk”, a response to the better-known “Incredible Hulk.”
dv said:
Finished watching The War Between The Land And The Sea. Quite good though the pacing was odd.—-
Also watched Thursday Murder Club. I found it a cosy watch. A-list cast. The plot relied a bit on improbable events but that’s how it is with these Christie-esque pieces. The novel has upon which it is based became a series so hopefully there’ll be sequels.
Now we just need Timothy Dalton to do some movies where he solves murders and then all the old Bond actors will have a retirement plan.
Apart from Brosnan, pretty much the whole cast has been on Doctor Who, somewhat lampshaded by Celia Imrie asking if anyone wants a jellybaby.
dv said:
dv said:
Finished watching The War Between The Land And The Sea. Quite good though the pacing was odd.—-
Also watched Thursday Murder Club. I found it a cosy watch. A-list cast. The plot relied a bit on improbable events but that’s how it is with these Christie-esque pieces. The novel has upon which it is based became a series so hopefully there’ll be sequels.
Now we just need Timothy Dalton to do some movies where he solves murders and then all the old Bond actors will have a retirement plan.
Apart from Brosnan, pretty much the whole cast has been on Doctor Who, somewhat lampshaded by Celia Imrie asking if anyone wants a jellybaby.
We’re halfway through the latest Knives Out movie. I’m distracted by the smoothness of the priest’s ears.
Divine Angel said:
dv said:
dv said:
Finished watching The War Between The Land And The Sea. Quite good though the pacing was odd.—-
Also watched Thursday Murder Club. I found it a cosy watch. A-list cast. The plot relied a bit on improbable events but that’s how it is with these Christie-esque pieces. The novel has upon which it is based became a series so hopefully there’ll be sequels.
Now we just need Timothy Dalton to do some movies where he solves murders and then all the old Bond actors will have a retirement plan.
Apart from Brosnan, pretty much the whole cast has been on Doctor Who, somewhat lampshaded by Celia Imrie asking if anyone wants a jellybaby.
We’re halfway through the latest Knives Out movie. I’m distracted by the smoothness of the priest’s ears.
I see
Woodie said:
Off to town to get me pills and a little shopping.Benny Boy will be driving. 🐕 😎
Fuggity fuck fuck fuck fuggitty fuggin’ FUCK!
Massive flashy f;ashy bang bangs went through while I was in town. Got no lecky. (UPS for satellite connection and router). Got me lpatop on as well.)
Mess down the driveway that I could narroly get past but there’s more.
40 metre gum has come down across the shed from far back corner to the near front corner for those that know it).
Smashed the apex of the roof in. Not very much, maybe about 20cms. Appears not enough to make it leak given the downpour I had.
Bet I ring the insurance company and they tell me the shed is not covered. no…hang on….. the last storm where I got the roof replaced (hail) they replaced the shed roof as well.
FMD….. all the shit I’ve had lately, now this!!
Woodie said:
Woodie said:
Off to town to get me pills and a little shopping.Benny Boy will be driving. 🐕 😎
Fuggity fuck fuck fuck fuggitty fuggin’ FUCK!
Massive flashy f;ashy bang bangs went through while I was in town. Got no lecky. (UPS for satellite connection and router). Got me lpatop on as well.)
Mess down the driveway that I could narroly get past but there’s more.
40 metre gum has come down across the shed from far back corner to the near front corner for those that know it).
Smashed the apex of the roof in. Not very much, maybe about 20cms. Appears not enough to make it leak given the downpour I had.
Bet I ring the insurance company and they tell me the shed is not covered. no…hang on….. the last storm where I got the roof replaced (hail) they replaced the shed roof as well.
FMD….. all the shit I’ve had lately, now this!!
(makes note: don’t go halves with Woodie in a lottery ticket)
Woodie said:
Woodie said:
Off to town to get me pills and a little shopping.Benny Boy will be driving. 🐕 😎
Fuggity fuck fuck fuck fuggitty fuggin’ FUCK!
Massive flashy f;ashy bang bangs went through while I was in town. Got no lecky. (UPS for satellite connection and router). Got me lpatop on as well.)
Mess down the driveway that I could narroly get past but there’s more.
40 metre gum has come down across the shed from far back corner to the near front corner for those that know it).
Smashed the apex of the roof in. Not very much, maybe about 20cms. Appears not enough to make it leak given the downpour I had.
Bet I ring the insurance company and they tell me the shed is not covered. no…hang on….. the last storm where I got the roof replaced (hail) they replaced the shed roof as well.
FMD….. all the shit I’ve had lately, now this!!
Bloody hell you are in the wars, I suggest a few libations to assuage the pain.
Woodie said:
Woodie said:
Off to town to get me pills and a little shopping.Benny Boy will be driving. 🐕 😎
Fuggity fuck fuck fuck fuggitty fuggin’ FUCK!
Massive flashy f;ashy bang bangs went through while I was in town. Got no lecky. (UPS for satellite connection and router). Got me lpatop on as well.)
Mess down the driveway that I could narroly get past but there’s more.
40 metre gum has come down across the shed from far back corner to the near front corner for those that know it).
Smashed the apex of the roof in. Not very much, maybe about 20cms. Appears not enough to make it leak given the downpour I had.
Bet I ring the insurance company and they tell me the shed is not covered. no…hang on….. the last storm where I got the roof replaced (hail) they replaced the shed roof as well.
FMD….. all the shit I’ve had lately, now this!!
Fuggity fuck indeed :(
Rotten stinking luck.
Woodie said:
Woodie said:
Off to town to get me pills and a little shopping.Benny Boy will be driving. 🐕 😎
Fuggity fuck fuck fuck fuggitty fuggin’ FUCK!
Massive flashy f;ashy bang bangs went through while I was in town. Got no lecky. (UPS for satellite connection and router). Got me lpatop on as well.)
Mess down the driveway that I could narroly get past but there’s more.
40 metre gum has come down across the shed from far back corner to the near front corner for those that know it).
Smashed the apex of the roof in. Not very much, maybe about 20cms. Appears not enough to make it leak given the downpour I had.
Bet I ring the insurance company and they tell me the shed is not covered. no…hang on….. the last storm where I got the roof replaced (hail) they replaced the shed roof as well.
FMD….. all the shit I’ve had lately, now this!!
at least you have your health…oh hang on.
Woodie said:
Off to town to get me pills and a little shopping.Benny Boy will be driving. 🐕 😎
Benny Boy driving. 🐕😎
Woodie said:
Woodie said:
Off to town to get me pills and a little shopping.Benny Boy will be driving. 🐕 😎
Benny Boy driving. 🐕😎
As Benny is a Forumite, we can take it for granted that he’s an excellent driver.
captain_spalding said:
Woodie said:
Woodie said:
Off to town to get me pills and a little shopping.Benny Boy will be driving. 🐕 😎
Benny Boy driving. 🐕😎
As Benny is a Forumite, we can take it for granted that he’s an excellent driver.
Hehe
Woodie said:
Woodie said:
Off to town to get me pills and a little shopping.Benny Boy will be driving. 🐕 😎
Benny Boy driving. 🐕😎
Oh what a good boy
Woodie said:
Woodie said:
Off to town to get me pills and a little shopping.Benny Boy will be driving. 🐕 😎
Fuggity fuck fuck fuck fuggitty fuggin’ FUCK!
Massive flashy f;ashy bang bangs went through while I was in town. Got no lecky. (UPS for satellite connection and router). Got me lpatop on as well.)
Mess down the driveway that I could narroly get past but there’s more.
40 metre gum has come down across the shed from far back corner to the near front corner for those that know it).
Smashed the apex of the roof in. Not very much, maybe about 20cms. Appears not enough to make it leak given the downpour I had.
Bet I ring the insurance company and they tell me the shed is not covered. no…hang on….. the last storm where I got the roof replaced (hail) they replaced the shed roof as well.
FMD….. all the shit I’ve had lately, now this!!
Shit! That’s not what you need.
I’m impressed Officeworks is selling pencil cases for 10 cents each.
Divine Angel said:
I’m impressed Officeworks is selling pencil cases for 10 cents each.
Good stuff!
I just bought a tub of icecream from Coles today for $6 – usual price is $12.
So, of course, I bought two tubs, didn’t I?
:)
Woodie said:
Woodie said:
Off to town to get me pills and a little shopping.Benny Boy will be driving. 🐕 😎
Benny Boy driving. 🐕😎
:)
Divine Angel said:
I’m impressed Officeworks is selling pencil cases for 10 cents each.
I have it on good authority you only need two pencils, though, not 37…..same goes for dolls.
AussieDJ said:
Divine Angel said:
I’m impressed Officeworks is selling pencil cases for 10 cents each.
Good stuff!
I just bought a tub of icecream from Coles today for $6 – usual price is $12.
So, of course, I bought two tubs, didn’t I?
:)
I did that with the festive gin. Normal price $69, on special for an amazing $35.
So I got two bottles but it’s all gone now.
Neophyte said:
Divine Angel said:
I’m impressed Officeworks is selling pencil cases for 10 cents each.
I have it on good authority you only need two pencils, though, not 37…..same goes for dolls.
Mini Me’s booklist pacifically states 24 HB pencils and 12 coloured pencils. Plus 12 textas and 12 oil pastels.
FTR next year all she needs is a laptop computer.
And in today’s instalment of having elderly parents:
Dad has decided against eating – not even the snacks of chocolates and chips I bring in
Mum has done the paperwork for Stepdad to go into permanent care ( and he really doesn’t want to go – but no option- it sucks!)
Brindabellas said:
And in today’s instalment of having elderly parents:Dad has decided against eating – not even the snacks of chocolates and chips I bring in
Mum has done the paperwork for Stepdad to go into permanent care ( and he really doesn’t want to go – but no option- it sucks!)
😞
Fred Wong
Tree on shed. Lucky the bushy bits at the top may have cushioned it a bit.
It’d make some nice rounds for the log splitter and winter firewood.
Peak Warming Man said:
Woodie said:
Tree on shed. Lucky the bushy bits at the top may have cushioned it a bit.
Bloody hell, I hope your chainsaw is sharp and not in the dam.
What sort of tree is it Woodie?
Brindabellas said:
And in today’s instalment of having elderly parents:Dad has decided against eating – not even the snacks of chocolates and chips I bring in
Mum has done the paperwork for Stepdad to go into permanent care ( and he really doesn’t want to go – but no option- it sucks!)
Sorry to hear, Ms Bellas. Don’t know anyone that wanted to go into care. But once there…. different story.
Brindabellas said:
And in today’s instalment of having elderly parents:Dad has decided against eating – not even the snacks of chocolates and chips I bring in
Mum has done the paperwork for Stepdad to go into permanent care ( and he really doesn’t want to go – but no option- it sucks!)
:(
Sky’s darkening with storm clouds here, but the radar says all the storms are coming over the NSW border after wreaking havoc at Woodie’s shed.
OK. I’m going to get some stewed plums and cream and go and sit in front of the TV to watch Dara O’Briain for a couple of hours. He’s talking about the moon on SBS.
Woodie said:
Fred WongTree on shed. Lucky the bushy bits at the top may have cushioned it a bit.
That’s a bugger. The storm built up over us… filthy black all round but didn’t break loose. Obviously decided to head a bit further north.
And Princess Cordelia is going deaf. Big thunderstorm the other night – with lots of bangs -and not a peep out of her. We would normally have to give a a medicinal pigs ear to calm her down,
She can hear high pitched sounds, but not lower sounds,
buffy said:
What sort of tree is it Woodie?
Flowering gum. Not too sure what sort.
Spotted a koala right at the top of a nearby cadaghi gum tree.
It must been hanging on for it’s dear life during the big blow.
I don’t think cadaghi gum trees are a favoured tree by koalas.
Hope it wasn’t the koala’s home that blew down.
Brindabellas said:
And Princess Cordelia is going deaf. Big thunderstorm the other night – with lots of bangs -and not a peep out of her. We would normally have to give a a medicinal pigs ear to calm her down,She can hear high pitched sounds, but not lower sounds,
Well that’s a blessing under the circumstances.
Brindabellas said:
And Princess Cordelia is going deaf. Big thunderstorm the other night – with lots of bangs -and not a peep out of her. We would normally have to give a a medicinal pigs ear to calm her down,She can hear high pitched sounds, but not lower sounds,
Medicinal pigs ear… I might try that. Jellybean is ok with daytime storms, doesn’t like night ones.
Divine Angel said:
Brindabellas said:
And Princess Cordelia is going deaf. Big thunderstorm the other night – with lots of bangs -and not a peep out of her. We would normally have to give a a medicinal pigs ear to calm her down,She can hear high pitched sounds, but not lower sounds,
Medicinal pigs ear… I might try that. Jellybean is ok with daytime storms, doesn’t like night ones.
You need to be careful, though; I gave my dog a “medicinal” pig’s ear and he made a silk purse.
Divine Angel said:
Brindabellas said:
And Princess Cordelia is going deaf. Big thunderstorm the other night – with lots of bangs -and not a peep out of her. We would normally have to give a a medicinal pigs ear to calm her down,She can hear high pitched sounds, but not lower sounds,
Medicinal pigs ear… I might try that. Jellybean is ok with daytime storms, doesn’t like night ones.
We got a big bag of them online – think it’s from Budget Pet Products
btm said:
Divine Angel said:
Brindabellas said:
And Princess Cordelia is going deaf. Big thunderstorm the other night – with lots of bangs -and not a peep out of her. We would normally have to give a a medicinal pigs ear to calm her down,She can hear high pitched sounds, but not lower sounds,
Medicinal pigs ear… I might try that. Jellybean is ok with daytime storms, doesn’t like night ones.
You need to be careful, though; I gave my dog a “medicinal” pig’s ear and he made a silk purse.
Oh, the horror!
btm said:
Divine Angel said:
Brindabellas said:
And Princess Cordelia is going deaf. Big thunderstorm the other night – with lots of bangs -and not a peep out of her. We would normally have to give a a medicinal pigs ear to calm her down,She can hear high pitched sounds, but not lower sounds,
Medicinal pigs ear… I might try that. Jellybean is ok with daytime storms, doesn’t like night ones.
You need to be careful, though; I gave my dog a “medicinal” pig’s ear and he made a silk purse.
I didn’t think you could do that?
btm said:
Divine Angel said:
Brindabellas said:
And Princess Cordelia is going deaf. Big thunderstorm the other night – with lots of bangs -and not a peep out of her. We would normally have to give a a medicinal pigs ear to calm her down,She can hear high pitched sounds, but not lower sounds,
Medicinal pigs ear… I might try that. Jellybean is ok with daytime storms, doesn’t like night ones.
You need to be careful, though; I gave my dog a “medicinal” pig’s ear and he made a silk purse.
Dear oh dear.
buffy said:
What sort of tree is it Woodie?
This sorta tree.
Woodie said:
Woodie said:
Off to town to get me pills and a little shopping.Benny Boy will be driving. 🐕 😎
Fuggity fuck fuck fuck fuggitty fuggin’ FUCK!
Massive flashy f;ashy bang bangs went through while I was in town. Got no lecky. (UPS for satellite connection and router). Got me lpatop on as well.)
Mess down the driveway that I could narroly get past but there’s more.
40 metre gum has come down across the shed from far back corner to the near front corner for those that know it).
Smashed the apex of the roof in. Not very much, maybe about 20cms. Appears not enough to make it leak given the downpour I had.
Bet I ring the insurance company and they tell me the shed is not covered. no…hang on….. the last storm where I got the roof replaced (hail) they replaced the shed roof as well.
FMD….. all the shit I’ve had lately, now this!!
Far Canal!
captain_spalding said:
Woodie said:
Woodie said:
Off to town to get me pills and a little shopping.Benny Boy will be driving. 🐕 😎
Fuggity fuck fuck fuck fuggitty fuggin’ FUCK!
Massive flashy f;ashy bang bangs went through while I was in town. Got no lecky. (UPS for satellite connection and router). Got me lpatop on as well.)
Mess down the driveway that I could narroly get past but there’s more.
40 metre gum has come down across the shed from far back corner to the near front corner for those that know it).
Smashed the apex of the roof in. Not very much, maybe about 20cms. Appears not enough to make it leak given the downpour I had.
Bet I ring the insurance company and they tell me the shed is not covered. no…hang on….. the last storm where I got the roof replaced (hail) they replaced the shed roof as well.
FMD….. all the shit I’ve had lately, now this!!
(makes note: don’t go halves with Woodie in a lottery ticket)
I’ll say.
Woodie said:
Woodie said:
Off to town to get me pills and a little shopping.Benny Boy will be driving. 🐕 😎
Benny Boy driving. 🐕😎
:)
Woodie said:
buffy said:
What sort of tree is it Woodie?
This sorta tree.
Any windows broken Woodie?
Woodie said:
buffy said:
What sort of tree is it Woodie?
This sorta tree.
It blends in more now.
AussieDJ said:
Divine Angel said:
I’m impressed Officeworks is selling pencil cases for 10 cents each.
Good stuff!
I just bought a tub of icecream from Coles today for $6 – usual price is $12.
So, of course, I bought two tubs, didn’t I?
:)
Now, just resist eating it twice as fast as normal.
;)
Divine Angel said:
Neophyte said:
Divine Angel said:
I’m impressed Officeworks is selling pencil cases for 10 cents each.
I have it on good authority you only need two pencils, though, not 37…..same goes for dolls.
Mini Me’s booklist pacifically states 24 HB pencils and 12 coloured pencils. Plus 12 textas and 12 oil pastels.
FTR next year all she needs is a laptop computer.
All at once?
I’m surprised there is no storm warning out for SE Queensland.
It’s as black as the inside of a cat to the SW.
Brindabellas said:
And in today’s instalment of having elderly parents:Dad has decided against eating – not even the snacks of chocolates and chips I bring in
Mum has done the paperwork for Stepdad to go into permanent care ( and he really doesn’t want to go – but no option- it sucks!)
:(
Woodie said:
Fred WongTree on shed. Lucky the bushy bits at the top may have cushioned it a bit.
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Peak Warming Man said:
I’m surprised there is no storm warning out for SE Queensland.
It’s as black as the inside of a cat to the SW.
btm said:
Divine Angel said:
Brindabellas said:
And Princess Cordelia is going deaf. Big thunderstorm the other night – with lots of bangs -and not a peep out of her. We would normally have to give a a medicinal pigs ear to calm her down,She can hear high pitched sounds, but not lower sounds,
Medicinal pigs ear… I might try that. Jellybean is ok with daytime storms, doesn’t like night ones.
You need to be careful, though; I gave my dog a “medicinal” pig’s ear and he made a silk purse.
Cool!
Peak Warming Man said:
Woodie said:
buffy said:
What sort of tree is it Woodie?
This sorta tree.
Any windows broken Woodie?
Yes. The left pane of the front window. The right pane got an immaculate smashing a while ago. Thought it was maybe a stone kicked up by the mower. Cost me $400 to get the man in to fix it. Then a few weeks later, the left pane got an immaculate smashing as well. I hadn’t done any mowing. The only thing I can think of for both, was bird strike. But I reckon (and prove me wrong) the left pane actually got smashed when the tree fell down.
__nudge nudge wink wink_
Woodie said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Woodie said:This sorta tree.
Any windows broken Woodie?
Yes. The left pane of the front window. The right pane got an immaculate smashing a while ago. Thought it was maybe a stone kicked up by the mower. Cost me $400 to get the man in to fix it. Then a few weeks later, the left pane got an immaculate smashing as well. I hadn’t done any mowing. The only thing I can think of for both, was bird strike. But I reckon (and prove me wrong) the left pane actually got smashed when the tree fell down.
__nudge nudge wink wink_
How about the window behind the red tractor?
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Neophyte said:I have it on good authority you only need two pencils, though, not 37…..same goes for dolls.
Mini Me’s booklist pacifically states 24 HB pencils and 12 coloured pencils. Plus 12 textas and 12 oil pastels.
FTR next year all she needs is a laptop computer.
All at once?
This is her booklist, a list of school supplies required for this year. I normally only buy half the quantities of pencils etc. No one uses 7 exercise books in a year!
Lecky is back on.
That was a good test for the UPS I bought a year or so ago.
It was meant for the 3D printer and a power outage. The UPS would give me 7 minutes for the 3D printer. The 3D printer uses considerable wattage.
It’s also connected to the webernet satellite connection, the wireless router, and my PiHole server. Which uses nowhere near the wattage of the 3D printer. Allows me to use the laptop during a power outage.
The UPS said I had 1hr 26 mins left when I got home from town. It saw me through the whole time the lecky was off. Maybe 2 1/2 hrs.
Woodie said:
Lecky is back on.That was a good test for the UPS I bought a year or so ago.
It was meant for the 3D printer and a power outage. The UPS would give me 7 minutes for the 3D printer. The 3D printer uses considerable wattage.
It’s also connected to the webernet satellite connection, the wireless router, and my PiHole server. Which uses nowhere near the wattage of the 3D printer. Allows me to use the laptop during a power outage.
The UPS said I had 1hr 26 mins left when I got home from town. It saw me through the whole time the lecky was off. Maybe 2 1/2 hrs.
Nicely done.
Michael V said:
Woodie said:
Peak Warming Man said:Any windows broken Woodie?
Yes. The left pane of the front window. The right pane got an immaculate smashing a while ago. Thought it was maybe a stone kicked up by the mower. Cost me $400 to get the man in to fix it. Then a few weeks later, the left pane got an immaculate smashing as well. I hadn’t done any mowing. The only thing I can think of for both, was bird strike. But I reckon (and prove me wrong) the left pane actually got smashed when the tree fell down.
__nudge nudge wink wink_
How about the window behind the red tractor?
I haven’t specifically looked although I had a good look at the roof apex in that part of the shed, which did not appear damaged. The roof apex in the train room is where it’s smashed in a bit..
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:Mini Me’s booklist pacifically states 24 HB pencils and 12 coloured pencils. Plus 12 textas and 12 oil pastels.
FTR next year all she needs is a laptop computer.
All at once?
This is her booklist, a list of school supplies required for this year. I normally only buy half the quantities of pencils etc. No one uses 7 exercise books in a year!
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:Mini Me’s booklist pacifically states 24 HB pencils and 12 coloured pencils. Plus 12 textas and 12 oil pastels.
FTR next year all she needs is a laptop computer.
All at once?
This is her booklist, a list of school supplies required for this year. I normally only buy half the quantities of pencils etc. No one uses 7 exercise books in a year!
Ah. A year’s worth.
At ease.
Spiny Norman said:
Woodie said:
Lecky is back on.That was a good test for the UPS I bought a year or so ago.
It was meant for the 3D printer and a power outage. The UPS would give me 7 minutes for the 3D printer. The 3D printer uses considerable wattage.
It’s also connected to the webernet satellite connection, the wireless router, and my PiHole server. Which uses nowhere near the wattage of the 3D printer. Allows me to use the laptop during a power outage.
The UPS said I had 1hr 26 mins left when I got home from town. It saw me through the whole time the lecky was off. Maybe 2 1/2 hrs.
Nicely done.
I get a considerable number of those 10 -15 second blackouts. Specially during storms. Any longer than that, and it’s off for hours. I got the UPS specifically for the 3D printer to get me through these short blackouts. The webernets is a secondary benefit.
Woodie said:
Michael V said:
Woodie said:Yes. The left pane of the front window. The right pane got an immaculate smashing a while ago. Thought it was maybe a stone kicked up by the mower. Cost me $400 to get the man in to fix it. Then a few weeks later, the left pane got an immaculate smashing as well. I hadn’t done any mowing. The only thing I can think of for both, was bird strike. But I reckon (and prove me wrong) the left pane actually got smashed when the tree fell down.
__nudge nudge wink wink_
How about the window behind the red tractor?
I haven’t specifically looked although I had a good look at the roof apex in that part of the shed, which did not appear damaged. The roof apex in the train room is where it’s smashed in a bit..
Bloody!
You need those SES men in orange jackets to come and remove the tree and tarp it up.
You don’t want the train stuff damaged bu the rain.
Woodie said:
Spiny Norman said:
Woodie said:
Lecky is back on.That was a good test for the UPS I bought a year or so ago.
It was meant for the 3D printer and a power outage. The UPS would give me 7 minutes for the 3D printer. The 3D printer uses considerable wattage.
It’s also connected to the webernet satellite connection, the wireless router, and my PiHole server. Which uses nowhere near the wattage of the 3D printer. Allows me to use the laptop during a power outage.
The UPS said I had 1hr 26 mins left when I got home from town. It saw me through the whole time the lecky was off. Maybe 2 1/2 hrs.
Nicely done.
I get a considerable number of those 10 -15 second blackouts. Specially during storms. Any longer than that, and it’s off for hours. I got the UPS specifically for the 3D printer to get me through these short blackouts. The webernets is a secondary benefit.
You didn’t show me that. What type? What specs? How exxy?
Michael V said:
Woodie said:
Michael V said:How about the window behind the red tractor?
I haven’t specifically looked although I had a good look at the roof apex in that part of the shed, which did not appear damaged. The roof apex in the train room is where it’s smashed in a bit..
Bloody!
You need those SES men in orange jackets to come and remove the tree and tarp it up.
You don’t want the train stuff damaged bu the rain.
Good thinking about the SES, tell them you just got out of hospital.
Michael V said:
Woodie said:
Michael V said:How about the window behind the red tractor?
I haven’t specifically looked although I had a good look at the roof apex in that part of the shed, which did not appear damaged. The roof apex in the train room is where it’s smashed in a bit..
Bloody!
You need those SES men in orange jackets to come and remove the tree and tarp it up.
You don’t want the train stuff damaged bu the rain.
Yes, Garabhara must stand!
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:Mini Me’s booklist pacifically states 24 HB pencils and 12 coloured pencils. Plus 12 textas and 12 oil pastels.
FTR next year all she needs is a laptop computer.
All at once?
This is her booklist, a list of school supplies required for this year. I normally only buy half the quantities of pencils etc. No one uses 7 exercise books in a year!
One for each subject…do they get a plain brown paper cover applied at home?
Anybody know how Alex is doing?
Peak Warming Man said:
Anybody know how Alex is doing?
Laughing at my cat messages.
kii said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Anybody know how Alex is doing?
Laughing at my cat messages.
Jolly good.
Peak Warming Man said:
Anybody know how Alex is doing?
Chugging along. I chat with a fair bit. Still getting debilitating migraines
Michael V said:
AussieDJ said:
Divine Angel said:
I’m impressed Officeworks is selling pencil cases for 10 cents each.
Good stuff!
I just bought a tub of icecream from Coles today for $6 – usual price is $12.
So, of course, I bought two tubs, didn’t I?
:)
Now, just resist eating it twice as fast as normal.
;)
:)
Divine Angel said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Anybody know how Alex is doing?
Chugging along. I chat with a fair bit. Still getting debilitating migraines
Goodoh.
Michael V said:
Woodie said:
Michael V said:How about the window behind the red tractor?
I haven’t specifically looked although I had a good look at the roof apex in that part of the shed, which did not appear damaged. The roof apex in the train room is where it’s smashed in a bit..
Bloody!
You need those SES men in orange jackets to come and remove the tree and tarp it up.
You don’t want the train stuff damaged bu the rain.
It appears there’s no leakage into the train room, given the downpour it was. I’ll suss out insurance and SES tomorrow.
Just like the garage door smashing that in. I’m still if “FUCK IT” mode. i’ll have a much more proper look tomorrow.
Michael V said:
Woodie said:
Spiny Norman said:Nicely done.
I get a considerable number of those 10 -15 second blackouts. Specially during storms. Any longer than that, and it’s off for hours. I got the UPS specifically for the 3D printer to get me through these short blackouts. The webernets is a secondary benefit.
You didn’t show me that. What type? What specs? How exxy?
But I’m sure I paid more than that. I’d need to check.
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:
Woodie said:I haven’t specifically looked although I had a good look at the roof apex in that part of the shed, which did not appear damaged. The roof apex in the train room is where it’s smashed in a bit..
Bloody!
You need those SES men in orange jackets to come and remove the tree and tarp it up.
You don’t want the train stuff damaged bu the rain.
Good thinking about the SES, tell them you just got out of hospital.
Don’t you worry ‘bout that, me laddo!!!
Woodie said:
Michael V said:
Woodie said:I haven’t specifically looked although I had a good look at the roof apex in that part of the shed, which did not appear damaged. The roof apex in the train room is where it’s smashed in a bit..
Bloody!
You need those SES men in orange jackets to come and remove the tree and tarp it up.
You don’t want the train stuff damaged bu the rain.
It appears there’s no leakage into the train room, given the downpour it was. I’ll suss out insurance and SES tomorrow.
Just like the garage door smashing that in. I’m still if “FUCK IT” mode. i’ll have a much more proper look tomorrow.
Maybe I shouldn’t‘ve fixed it. The wind would’ve blown it in. It’d be replaced…
Neophyte said:
Michael V said:
Woodie said:I haven’t specifically looked although I had a good look at the roof apex in that part of the shed, which did not appear damaged. The roof apex in the train room is where it’s smashed in a bit..
Bloody!
You need those SES men in orange jackets to come and remove the tree and tarp it up.
You don’t want the train stuff damaged bu the rain.
Yes, Garabhara must stand!
Garahbara has already been smashed up in a storm. Giant hailstones smashed through the skylight in the roof.
Michael V said:
Woodie said:
Michael V said:Bloody!
You need those SES men in orange jackets to come and remove the tree and tarp it up.
You don’t want the train stuff damaged bu the rain.
It appears there’s no leakage into the train room, given the downpour it was. I’ll suss out insurance and SES tomorrow.
Just like the garage door smashing that in. I’m still if “FUCK IT” mode. i’ll have a much more proper look tomorrow.
Maybe I shouldn’t‘ve fixed it. The wind would’ve blown it in. It’d be replaced…
True. :)
Peak Warming Man said:
kii said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Anybody know how Alex is doing?
Laughing at my cat messages.
Jolly good.
This AI video was a recent laugh. I can see both of us wearing our headscarves, with our cats at the kitchen table making pierogi.
Woodie said:
Neophyte said:
Michael V said:Bloody!
You need those SES men in orange jackets to come and remove the tree and tarp it up.
You don’t want the train stuff damaged bu the rain.
Yes, Garabhara must stand!
Garahbara has already been smashed up in a storm. Giant hailstones smashed through the skylight in the roof.
Divine Angel said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Anybody know how Alex is doing?
Chugging along. I chat with a fair bit. Still getting debilitating migraines
Say hi for me. Tell her we miss her. Was wondering about her just the other day.
Woodie said:
Woodie said:
Neophyte said:Yes, Garabhara must stand!
Garahbara has already been smashed up in a storm. Giant hailstones smashed through the skylight in the roof.
!!!
You didn’t show me that either.
captain_spalding said:
Divine Angel said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Anybody know how Alex is doing?
Chugging along. I chat with a fair bit. Still getting debilitating migraines
Say hi for me. Tell her we miss her. Was wondering about her just the other day.
Yes, please do.
I miss her too.
Michael V said:
Woodie said:
Woodie said:Garahbara has already been smashed up in a storm. Giant hailstones smashed through the skylight in the roof.
!!!
You didn’t show me that either.
Tis Out of Order. Currently under maintenance. Haven’t cranked it up for a few months.
switches TV channels
Looks like that storm took out the ABC and SBS as well. The rest are OK.
Woodie said:
Michael V said:
Woodie said:
!!!
You didn’t show me that either.
Tis Out of Order. Currently under maintenance. Haven’t cranked it up for a few months.
Bugger.
Like my motorbikes, but different. Two are gone. Two to go, somewhere, sometime, somehow – there’s a place for them.
Woodie said:
switches TV channelsLooks like that storm took out the ABC and SBS as well. The rest are OK.
Doesn’t matter. I can Iview it from the tablet via Chromecast on to the tele.
Michael V said:
Woodie said:
Michael V said:!!!
You didn’t show me that either.
Tis Out of Order. Currently under maintenance. Haven’t cranked it up for a few months.
Bugger.
Like my motorbikes, but different. Two are gone. Two to go, somewhere, sometime, somehow – there’s a place for them.
Whereas i have acquired something.
Just about finished making a new delta kite. 2 metres across at the base.
Hand-sewn in calico, just need to make the reinforcing for the line attachment on the keel, and it’ll be ready for a try-out.
captain_spalding said:
Michael V said:
Woodie said:Tis Out of Order. Currently under maintenance. Haven’t cranked it up for a few months.
Bugger.
Like my motorbikes, but different. Two are gone. Two to go, somewhere, sometime, somehow – there’s a place for them.
Whereas i have acquired something.
Just about finished making a new delta kite. 2 metres across at the base.
Hand-sewn in calico, just need to make the reinforcing for the line attachment on the keel, and it’ll be ready for a try-out.
Cool.
captain_spalding said:
Michael V said:
Woodie said:Tis Out of Order. Currently under maintenance. Haven’t cranked it up for a few months.
Bugger.
Like my motorbikes, but different. Two are gone. Two to go, somewhere, sometime, somehow – there’s a place for them.
Whereas i have acquired something.
Just about finished making a new delta kite. 2 metres across at the base.
Hand-sewn in calico, just need to make the reinforcing for the line attachment on the keel, and it’ll be ready for a try-out.
Kites are marvellous and beautiful.
kii said:
captain_spalding said:
Michael V said:Bugger.
Like my motorbikes, but different. Two are gone. Two to go, somewhere, sometime, somehow – there’s a place for them.
Whereas i have acquired something.
Just about finished making a new delta kite. 2 metres across at the base.
Hand-sewn in calico, just need to make the reinforcing for the line attachment on the keel, and it’ll be ready for a try-out.
Kites are marvellous and beautiful.
I’m toying with the idea of attaching some sort of Bluetooth camera to it.
Sort of like a captive video drone, just to see what the view is like from up there.
I’ve just got home from work.
Today was fixing stuff, servicing machinery and welding things back together ready for the next days work tomorrow.
There are a few days of earthworks to be done this week, and we are now ready for it.
Kingy said:
I’ve just got home from work.Today was fixing stuff, servicing machinery and welding things back together ready for the next days work tomorrow.
There are a few days of earthworks to be done this week, and we are now ready for it.
We attack at dawn!
captain_spalding said:
kii said:
captain_spalding said:Whereas i have acquired something.
Just about finished making a new delta kite. 2 metres across at the base.
Hand-sewn in calico, just need to make the reinforcing for the line attachment on the keel, and it’ll be ready for a try-out.
Kites are marvellous and beautiful.
I’m toying with the idea of attaching some sort of Bluetooth camera to it.
Sort of like a captive video drone, just to see what the view is like from up there.
Excellent idea. Drone camera footage is used almost too much in movies, but it is stunning visually.
Woodie said:
Woodie said:
Neophyte said:Yes, Garabhara must stand!
Garahbara has already been smashed up in a storm. Giant hailstones smashed through the skylight in the roof.
Damn :(
At least it looks like realistic storm damage :)
kii said:
captain_spalding said:
kii said:Kites are marvellous and beautiful.
I’m toying with the idea of attaching some sort of Bluetooth camera to it.
Sort of like a captive video drone, just to see what the view is like from up there.
Excellent idea. Drone camera footage is used almost too much in movies, but it is stunning visually.
I expect that video from a kite will be rather more unsteady and haphazard. :)
captain_spalding said:
Michael V said:
Woodie said:Tis Out of Order. Currently under maintenance. Haven’t cranked it up for a few months.
Bugger.
Like my motorbikes, but different. Two are gone. Two to go, somewhere, sometime, somehow – there’s a place for them.
Whereas i have acquired something.
Just about finished making a new delta kite. 2 metres across at the base.
Hand-sewn in calico, just need to make the reinforcing for the line attachment on the keel, and it’ll be ready for a try-out.
Is it meant to fly??
I love being able to order crumpets and golden syrup with my grocery order. It’s been way too long since I had a delectable well-done crumpet with lots of syrup and butter.
Woodie said:
captain_spalding said:
Michael V said:Bugger.
Like my motorbikes, but different. Two are gone. Two to go, somewhere, sometime, somehow – there’s a place for them.
Whereas i have acquired something.
Just about finished making a new delta kite. 2 metres across at the base.
Hand-sewn in calico, just need to make the reinforcing for the line attachment on the keel, and it’ll be ready for a try-out.
Is it meant to fly??
Damn right it is.
High hopes for it. The previous one was a bit of a bodge job, but with a few tweaks, it flew quite ok. Eventually, the ends of the rods wore through the calico, and a few other things failed.
This one has been made a bit more carefully, and some of the defects that appeared in the Mk. 1 have been addressed.
kii said:
I love being able to order crumpets and golden syrup with my grocery order. It’s been way too long since I had a delectable well-done crumpet with lots of syrup and butter.
Welcome back to civilisation. :)
captain_spalding said:
Woodie said:
captain_spalding said:Whereas i have acquired something.
Just about finished making a new delta kite. 2 metres across at the base.
Hand-sewn in calico, just need to make the reinforcing for the line attachment on the keel, and it’ll be ready for a try-out.
Is it meant to fly??
Damn right it is.
High hopes for it. The previous one was a bit of a bodge job, but with a few tweaks, it flew quite ok. Eventually, the ends of the rods wore through the calico, and a few other things failed.
This one has been made a bit more carefully, and some of the defects that appeared in the Mk. 1 have been addressed.
kii said:
captain_spalding said:
Woodie said:Is it meant to fly??
Damn right it is.
High hopes for it. The previous one was a bit of a bodge job, but with a few tweaks, it flew quite ok. Eventually, the ends of the rods wore through the calico, and a few other things failed.
This one has been made a bit more carefully, and some of the defects that appeared in the Mk. 1 have been addressed.
We’ll require photos.
OK. Whether it flies or whether it behaves like a doormat, there weill be pics.
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 10 degrees at the back door. I have opened the house to catch the coolth. We are forecast a sunny 34 degrees today.
I’m going to supermarket this morning instead of tomorrow because tomorrow’s forecast is for 41 degrees. Not sure what else will be achieved today except putting the fire plan in readiness. We will check the roof sprinklers and fill the fire buckets that sit along the verandah. Also lay out the soaker hose across the front of the house.
buffy said:
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 10 degrees at the back door. I have opened the house to catch the coolth. We are forecast a sunny 34 degrees today.I’m going to supermarket this morning instead of tomorrow because tomorrow’s forecast is for 41 degrees. Not sure what else will be achieved today except putting the fire plan in readiness. We will check the roof sprinklers and fill the fire buckets that sit along the verandah. Also lay out the soaker hose across the front of the house.
41!!!! Been quite a long time since I’ve experienced those kinds of temps. Good luck and Godspeed.
Top of 29 here today and tomorrow. Possible showers, possible storms for both days.
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 10 degrees at the back door. I have opened the house to catch the coolth. We are forecast a sunny 34 degrees today.I’m going to supermarket this morning instead of tomorrow because tomorrow’s forecast is for 41 degrees. Not sure what else will be achieved today except putting the fire plan in readiness. We will check the roof sprinklers and fill the fire buckets that sit along the verandah. Also lay out the soaker hose across the front of the house.
41!!!! Been quite a long time since I’ve experienced those kinds of temps. Good luck and Godspeed.
Top of 29 here today and tomorrow. Possible showers, possible storms for both days.
Seconded.
Same forecast.
Thanks DA. Saves me a bit of typing.
Good morning everybody. More Ashes to watch, and If I get bored, I could always turn to the Brisbane International Tennis and watch Kyrgios the entertainer play tennis. I still have some kitchen jobs, and a broken window catch to replace. I probably will replace the rollers and also give the inner and outer frames a thorough clean whilst the window is out.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 10 degrees at the back door. I have opened the house to catch the coolth. We are forecast a sunny 34 degrees today.
I’m going to supermarket this morning instead of tomorrow because tomorrow’s forecast is for 41 degrees. Not sure what else will be achieved today except putting the fire plan in readiness. We will check the roof sprinklers and fill the fire buckets that sit along the verandah. Also lay out the soaker hose across the front of the house.
41!!!! Been quite a long time since I’ve experienced those kinds of temps. Good luck and Godspeed.
Top of 29 here today and tomorrow. Possible showers, possible storms for both days.
Seconded.
Same forecast.
Thanks DA. Saves me a bit of typing.
Good morning everybody. More Ashes to watch, and If I get bored, I could always turn to the Brisbane International Tennis and watch Kyrgios the entertainer play tennis. I still have some kitchen jobs, and a broken window catch to replace. I probably will replace the rollers and also give the inner and outer frames a thorough clean whilst the window is out.
33452526613163807108170062053440751665152000000000!!!, hot hot hot
Mini Me wants to bake choc chip biscuits. I have grand dreams of cleaning out the pantry.
Been using my arm a bit more, okayed by the physio. Varying degrees of soreness throughout the day. Tomorrow is 12 fkn weeks 😩 next X-ray is Friday so I hope it’s bloody well healed.
Heading for an overly hot 30 here, partly cloudy.
Going to learn another jig or two from the jigs book, on mandolin and fiddle.
Nothing to eat until gone 1pm. Cups of tea yes, food no.
DO NOT FEED THE FAT OLD FREAK
He needs to lose a kilo each week.
Morning Pilgrims.
After a bit of rain last night the day is set fair, might do a spot of mowing.
Over.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 10 degrees at the back door. I have opened the house to catch the coolth. We are forecast a sunny 34 degrees today.I’m going to supermarket this morning instead of tomorrow because tomorrow’s forecast is for 41 degrees. Not sure what else will be achieved today except putting the fire plan in readiness. We will check the roof sprinklers and fill the fire buckets that sit along the verandah. Also lay out the soaker hose across the front of the house.
41!!!! Been quite a long time since I’ve experienced those kinds of temps. Good luck and Godspeed.
Top of 29 here today and tomorrow. Possible showers, possible storms for both days.
Seconded.
Same forecast.
Thanks DA. Saves me a bit of typing.
Good morning everybody. More Ashes to watch, and If I get bored, I could always turn to the Brisbane International Tennis and watch Kyrgios the entertainer play tennis. I still have some kitchen jobs, and a broken window catch to replace. I probably will replace the rollers and also give the inner and outer frames a thorough clean whilst the window is out.
I refuse to watch the drug fucked pin cushion.
Bubblecar said:
Heading for an overly hot 30 here, partly cloudy.Going to learn another jig or two from the jigs book, on mandolin and fiddle.
Nothing to eat until gone 1pm. Cups of tea yes, food no.
DO NOT FEED THE FAT OLD FREAK
He needs to lose a kilo each week.
“DO NOT FEED THE FAT OLD FREAK
He needs to lose a kilo each week.”
Ooh, look. It rhymes.
Morning – It’s working up for a stinking hot week in the Nation’s Capital. Doesn’t really bother me. What bothers me is my husband who sulks in the heat.
Today’s job it to sweep under the eves before it gets too hot. Then to see dad and try to get him out of bed and to eat something. I will bring kit kats.
Divine Angel said:
Mini Me wants to bake choc chip biscuits. I have grand dreams of cleaning out the pantry.Been using my arm a bit more, okayed by the physio. Varying degrees of soreness throughout the day. Tomorrow is 12 fkn weeks 😩 next X-ray is Friday so I hope it’s bloody well healed.
Hopefully Friday will bring good news about your arm.
Shopping done and put away. The roof sprinklers all work. The generator starts and is fueled up. The soaker hose has been arranged across the front of the house and there are 10 filled buckets of water across the front verandah. I’ve filled all the dishes for the birds water and I’ve got a couple of low use sprinklers going around the yard.
The rest of the day will be inside, except for 10 minutes now…I have to pick loganberries again. Nearly to the time to take off the netting and let the birds finish off the stragglers.
buffy said:
Shopping done and put away. The roof sprinklers all work. The generator starts and is fueled up. The soaker hose has been arranged across the front of the house and there are 10 filled buckets of water across the front verandah. I’ve filled all the dishes for the birds water and I’ve got a couple of low use sprinklers going around the yard.The rest of the day will be inside, except for 10 minutes now…I have to pick loganberries again. Nearly to the time to take off the netting and let the birds finish off the stragglers.
The birds will be grateful of some berries.
Monday 5 January 1662/63
Up and to the Duke, who himself told me that Sir J. Lawson was come home to Portsmouth from the Streights, who is now come with great renown among all men, and, I perceive, mightily esteemed at Court by all. The Duke did not stay long in his chamber; but to the King’s chamber, whither by and by the Russia Embassadors come; who, it seems, have a custom that they will not come to have any treaty with our or any King’s Commissioners, but they will themselves see at the time the face of the King himself, be it forty days one after another; and so they did to-day only go in and see the King; and so out again to the Council-chamber.
The Duke returned to his chamber, and so to his closett, where Sir G. Carteret, Sir J. Minnes, Sir W. Batten, Mr. Coventry, and myself attended him about the business of the Navy; and after much discourse and pleasant talk he went away. And I took Sir W. Batten and Captain Allen into the wine cellar to my tenant (as I call him, Serjeant Dalton), and there drank a great deal of variety of wines, more than I have drunk at one time, or shall again a great while, when I come to return to my oaths, which I intend in a day or two. Thence to my Lord’s lodging, where Mr. Hunt and Mr. Creed dined with us, and were very merry. And after dinner he and I to White Hall, where the Duke and the Commissioners for Tangier met, but did not do much: my Lord Sandwich not being in town, nobody making it their business. So up, and Creed and I to my wife again, and after a game or two at cards, to the Cockpitt, where we saw “Claracilla,” a poor play, done by the King’s house (but neither the King nor Queen were there, but only the Duke and Duchess, who did show some impertinent and, methought, unnatural dalliances there, before the whole world, such as kissing, and leaning upon one another); but to my very little content, they not acting in any degree like the Duke’s people. So home (there being here this night Mrs. Turner and Mrs. Martha Batten of our office) to my Lord’s lodgings again, and to a game at cards, we three and Sarah, and so to supper and some apples and ale, and to bed with great pleasure, blessed be God!
Sam had a good deal to drink today, unlike Sam.
After watching Dr Karl’s ABC episode on how chips are made, we’ve just watched YouTube videos about how Twisties, and candy canes are made.
Divine Angel said:
After watching Dr Karl’s ABC episode on how chips are made, we’ve just watched YouTube videos about how Twisties, and candy canes are made.
Twisties are getting expensive, they’‘ soon be in the luxury items.
Peak Warming Man said:
Divine Angel said:
After watching Dr Karl’s ABC episode on how chips are made, we’ve just watched YouTube videos about how Twisties, and candy canes are made.
Twisties are getting expensive, they’‘ soon be in the luxury items.
Woodie will have to cut down in order to afford a new shed roof.
Divine Angel said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Divine Angel said:
After watching Dr Karl’s ABC episode on how chips are made, we’ve just watched YouTube videos about how Twisties, and candy canes are made.
Twisties are getting expensive, they’‘ soon be in the luxury items.
Woodie will have to cut down in order to afford a new shed roof.
I et a small packet of Twisties as I drove home from Hamilton this morning. It cost $1.50
Divine Angel said:
After watching Dr Karl’s ABC episode on how chips are made, we’ve just watched YouTube videos about how Twisties, and candy canes are made.
chips, chips, chips, or crisps ?
Peak Warming Man said:
Divine Angel said:
After watching Dr Karl’s ABC episode on how chips are made, we’ve just watched YouTube videos about how Twisties, and candy canes are made.
Twisties are getting expensive, they’‘ soon be in the luxury items.
horrible things.
JudgeMental said:
Divine Angel said:
After watching Dr Karl’s ABC episode on how chips are made, we’ve just watched YouTube videos about how Twisties, and candy canes are made.
chips, chips, chips, or crisps ?
chips = computer chips
chips = deep fried potato
chips = what aussies misname crisps
Divine Angel said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Divine Angel said:
After watching Dr Karl’s ABC episode on how chips are made, we’ve just watched YouTube videos about how Twisties, and candy canes are made.
Twisties are getting expensive, they’‘ soon be in the luxury items.
Woodie will have to cut down in order to afford a new shed roof.
Ha!
Hello
Cymek said:
Hello
Howdy doody.
So far this morning:
Learnt a new jig called The Man Who Wasn’t There.
Now fitting a new brass bell & whistle to one of my little Pecket locomotives.
Bubblecar said:
So far this morning:Learnt a new jig called The Man Who Wasn’t There.
Now fitting a new brass bell & whistle to one of my little Pecket locomotives.
How could he jig if he wasn’t there? ;)
So far this morning apart from watering, to the GP, to the chemist, wuick trip to Bunnings and Aldi(they are in the same part of town) back to the chemist then back to the GP to get the Prolea injection put in the fridge. Nurse will stick me with it on Thhurs. Now. Back to watering.
Cymek said:
Hello
Hello there.
JudgeMental said:
Divine Angel said:
After watching Dr Karl’s ABC episode on how chips are made, we’ve just watched YouTube videos about how Twisties, and candy canes are made.
chips, chips, chips, or crisps ?
Smith’s chips
roughbarked said:
Bubblecar said:
So far this morning:Learnt a new jig called The Man Who Wasn’t There.
Now fitting a new brass bell & whistle to one of my little Pecket locomotives.
How could he jig if he wasn’t there? ;)
So far this morning apart from watering, to the GP, to the chemist, wuick trip to Bunnings and Aldi(they are in the same part of town) back to the chemist then back to the GP to get the Prolea injection put in the fridge. Nurse will stick me with it on Thhurs. Now. Back to watering.
I just cleaned out the pantry. Well, two shelves of it. The other two I’m already pretty happy with. The oldest thing I found had a best before date of 2017, so that’s not bad.
Divine Angel said:
JudgeMental said:
Divine Angel said:
After watching Dr Karl’s ABC episode on how chips are made, we’ve just watched YouTube videos about how Twisties, and candy canes are made.
chips, chips, chips, or crisps ?
Smith’s chips
The “healthy” chips (crisps) which are often quite nice are so overpriced.
I had a packet of the mushroom ones the other day.
I think it had 5 in a packet that was $4
roughbarked said:
Bubblecar said:
So far this morning:Learnt a new jig called The Man Who Wasn’t There.
Now fitting a new brass bell & whistle to one of my little Pecket locomotives.
How could he jig if he wasn’t there? ;)
So far this morning apart from watering, to the GP, to the chemist, wuick trip to Bunnings and Aldi(they are in the same part of town) back to the chemist then back to the GP to get the Prolea injection put in the fridge. Nurse will stick me with it on Thhurs. Now. Back to watering.
Sounds an efficient morning.
The Man Who Wasn’t There was probably a ghost.
New brass bell and roof-mounted whistle for the old Peckett with the bent chimney.
The loco still needs more dirtying and weathering, as does the wagon it’s pulling.
Bubblecar said:
New brass bell and roof-mounted whistle for the old Peckett with the bent chimney.The loco still needs more dirtying and weathering, as does the wagon it’s pulling.
And some men in overalls and caps, proper engineers caps.
Peak Warming Man said:
Bubblecar said:
New brass bell and roof-mounted whistle for the old Peckett with the bent chimney.The loco still needs more dirtying and weathering, as does the wagon it’s pulling.
And some men in overalls and caps, proper engineers caps.
This is an English loco. We don’t call engine drivers “engineers”, we call them drivers.
Bubblecar said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Bubblecar said:
New brass bell and roof-mounted whistle for the old Peckett with the bent chimney.The loco still needs more dirtying and weathering, as does the wagon it’s pulling.
And some men in overalls and caps, proper engineers caps.
This is an English loco. We don’t call engine drivers “engineers”, we call them drivers.
Boris was a driver spider. It was Ivor who was the engine driver..
Dreadful night of no sleep, a maniacal moth, and a fat cockroach trying to kill me. I threw my Hello Kitty scuffs at the cockroach a few times, tried whacking it once or twice. It was faster than me.
At 4:15am I passed my son in the kitchen as he got ready for work when I was looking for the bug spray. I killed that roach dead! Multiple times.
Another day here of clearing out a corner of my cave retreat for the new chair that arrives tomorrow. There isn’t much in the corner, but I have 4 suitcases that I should sort out and condense the contents into one or 2 of them.
I must start a load of laundry when I get the energy.
Bubblecar said:
New brass bell and roof-mounted whistle for the old Peckett with the bent chimney.The loco still needs more dirtying and weathering, as does the wagon it’s pulling.
Sump oil
I still can’t believe this…did I complain here last night about this delivery charge? Or was it just my son and my future daughter-in-law who had to listen to me losing the plot over this?
https://www.harveynorman.com.au/luminea-loreta-metal-touch-table-light-lamp-orange.html#productTabAskAQuestion
P.S. I didn’t buy it.
An extreme heatwave will affect multiple Australian states between Wednesday and Saturday this week. Extreme fire danger ratings are also forecast, with Friday expected to be a particularly dangerous day of fire weather for Victoria.
Heat has been building over WA during the last few days with temperatures reaching up to 44.6°C at Onslow on Saturday, 45.5°C at Roebourne on Sunday and 46.4°C at Marble Bar on Monday.
While this intense Pilbara heat may seem distant to those living thousands of kilometres away in Australia’s capital cities, it is an ominous sign of an oppressive heatwave that’s going to spread over other areas of the country later this week.
Hot air will spread from WA towards southeastern Australia during the remainder of this week, causing temperatures to exceed 40°C over a broad area of the country, covering parts of WA, SA, the NT, Vic, NSW and Qld. Four of these states, WA, SA, Vic and NSW, could even see the mercury exceeding 45°C by Friday.
The heat will be intense and persistent enough to be classified as a severe to extreme heatwave over part of every Australian state and territory this week.
https://www.weatherzone.com.au/news/extreme-heatwave-and-fire-danger-to-affect-multiple-states-this-week/1891121
Ian said:
An extreme heatwave will affect multiple Australian states between Wednesday and Saturday this week. Extreme fire danger ratings are also forecast, with Friday expected to be a particularly dangerous day of fire weather for Victoria.Heat has been building over WA during the last few days with temperatures reaching up to 44.6°C at Onslow on Saturday, 45.5°C at Roebourne on Sunday and 46.4°C at Marble Bar on Monday.
While this intense Pilbara heat may seem distant to those living thousands of kilometres away in Australia’s capital cities, it is an ominous sign of an oppressive heatwave that’s going to spread over other areas of the country later this week.
Hot air will spread from WA towards southeastern Australia during the remainder of this week, causing temperatures to exceed 40°C over a broad area of the country, covering parts of WA, SA, the NT, Vic, NSW and Qld. Four of these states, WA, SA, Vic and NSW, could even see the mercury exceeding 45°C by Friday.
The heat will be intense and persistent enough to be classified as a severe to extreme heatwave over part of every Australian state and territory this week.
https://www.weatherzone.com.au/news/extreme-heatwave-and-fire-danger-to-affect-multiple-states-this-week/1891121
Looking nasty for possible fires.
Well, it’s a long time since I looked through the women’s paper sewing patterns at Lincraft online. I quite liked one of them, but I really don’t need it. I’ve got quite enough patterns and I rarely wear dresses now. They simply aren’t suitable for gardening and “bushbathing”. I do like it though…
Ian said:
An extreme heatwave will affect multiple Australian states between Wednesday and Saturday this week. Extreme fire danger ratings are also forecast, with Friday expected to be a particularly dangerous day of fire weather for Victoria.Heat has been building over WA during the last few days with temperatures reaching up to 44.6°C at Onslow on Saturday, 45.5°C at Roebourne on Sunday and 46.4°C at Marble Bar on Monday.
While this intense Pilbara heat may seem distant to those living thousands of kilometres away in Australia’s capital cities, it is an ominous sign of an oppressive heatwave that’s going to spread over other areas of the country later this week.
Hot air will spread from WA towards southeastern Australia during the remainder of this week, causing temperatures to exceed 40°C over a broad area of the country, covering parts of WA, SA, the NT, Vic, NSW and Qld. Four of these states, WA, SA, Vic and NSW, could even see the mercury exceeding 45°C by Friday.
The heat will be intense and persistent enough to be classified as a severe to extreme heatwave over part of every Australian state and territory this week.
https://www.weatherzone.com.au/news/extreme-heatwave-and-fire-danger-to-affect-multiple-states-this-week/1891121
Poor Bubblecar!! Extreme heatwave? He’ll have to climb inside his new fridge and shut the door!! 😮
roughbarked said:
Ian said:
An extreme heatwave will affect multiple Australian states between Wednesday and Saturday this week. Extreme fire danger ratings are also forecast, with Friday expected to be a particularly dangerous day of fire weather for Victoria.Heat has been building over WA during the last few days with temperatures reaching up to 44.6°C at Onslow on Saturday, 45.5°C at Roebourne on Sunday and 46.4°C at Marble Bar on Monday.
While this intense Pilbara heat may seem distant to those living thousands of kilometres away in Australia’s capital cities, it is an ominous sign of an oppressive heatwave that’s going to spread over other areas of the country later this week.
Hot air will spread from WA towards southeastern Australia during the remainder of this week, causing temperatures to exceed 40°C over a broad area of the country, covering parts of WA, SA, the NT, Vic, NSW and Qld. Four of these states, WA, SA, Vic and NSW, could even see the mercury exceeding 45°C by Friday.
The heat will be intense and persistent enough to be classified as a severe to extreme heatwave over part of every Australian state and territory this week.
https://www.weatherzone.com.au/news/extreme-heatwave-and-fire-danger-to-affect-multiple-states-this-week/1891121
Looking nasty for possible fires.
How do we define “heatwave” these days? More than 3 days over 40? More than 4 days over 40?
buffy said:
roughbarked said:
Ian said:
An extreme heatwave will affect multiple Australian states between Wednesday and Saturday this week. Extreme fire danger ratings are also forecast, with Friday expected to be a particularly dangerous day of fire weather for Victoria.
Heat has been building over WA during the last few days with temperatures reaching up to 44.6°C at Onslow on Saturday, 45.5°C at Roebourne on Sunday and 46.4°C at Marble Bar on Monday.
While this intense Pilbara heat may seem distant to those living thousands of kilometres away in Australia’s capital cities, it is an ominous sign of an oppressive heatwave that’s going to spread over other areas of the country later this week.
Hot air will spread from WA towards southeastern Australia during the remainder of this week, causing temperatures to exceed 40°C over a broad area of the country, covering parts of WA, SA, the NT, Vic, NSW and Qld. Four of these states, WA, SA, Vic and NSW, could even see the mercury exceeding 45°C by Friday.
The heat will be intense and persistent enough to be classified as a severe to extreme heatwave over part of every Australian state and territory this week.
https://www.weatherzone.com.au/news/extreme-heatwave-and-fire-danger-to-affect-multiple-states-this-week/1891121
Looking nasty for possible fires.
How do we define “heatwave” these days? More than 3 days over 40? More than 4 days over 40?
also ahahahahaha too bad for those stickers in Sydney LOL
Ordered Alfalfa Sprouts, received Crunchy Combo Sprouts. NFI why. They look delicious.
kii said:
Ordered Alfalfa Sprouts, received Crunchy Combo Sprouts. NFI why. They look delicious.
Ah, NOW I receive an email saying why. After they’ve been delivered and put in the fridge.
buffy said:
roughbarked said:
Ian said:
An extreme heatwave will affect multiple Australian states between Wednesday and Saturday this week. Extreme fire danger ratings are also forecast, with Friday expected to be a particularly dangerous day of fire weather for Victoria.Heat has been building over WA during the last few days with temperatures reaching up to 44.6°C at Onslow on Saturday, 45.5°C at Roebourne on Sunday and 46.4°C at Marble Bar on Monday.
While this intense Pilbara heat may seem distant to those living thousands of kilometres away in Australia’s capital cities, it is an ominous sign of an oppressive heatwave that’s going to spread over other areas of the country later this week.
Hot air will spread from WA towards southeastern Australia during the remainder of this week, causing temperatures to exceed 40°C over a broad area of the country, covering parts of WA, SA, the NT, Vic, NSW and Qld. Four of these states, WA, SA, Vic and NSW, could even see the mercury exceeding 45°C by Friday.
The heat will be intense and persistent enough to be classified as a severe to extreme heatwave over part of every Australian state and territory this week.
https://www.weatherzone.com.au/news/extreme-heatwave-and-fire-danger-to-affect-multiple-states-this-week/1891121
Looking nasty for possible fires.
How do we define “heatwave” these days? More than 3 days over 40? More than 4 days over 40?
Qld had a heatwave warning for 3 days over 30 a couple of weeks ago. According to BOM:
“ A heatwave is when the maximum and minimum temperatures are unusually hot over 3 days. This is compared to the local climate and past weather.
It takes more than a high daily maximum temperature to make a heatwave. It’s also about how much it cools down overnight.”
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
roughbarked said:Looking nasty for possible fires.
How do we define “heatwave” these days? More than 3 days over 40? More than 4 days over 40?
Qld had a heatwave warning for 3 days over 30 a couple of weeks ago. According to BOM:
“ A heatwave is when the maximum and minimum temperatures are unusually hot over 3 days. This is compared to the local climate and past weather.
It takes more than a high daily maximum temperature to make a heatwave. It’s also about how much it cools down overnight.”
And by “Qld”, I mean SEQ.
Mummification socks arrived but they’re far too narrow, can’t get them on. Good job I only ordered one pair.
I’ll order a bigger size and see how I go.
Bubblecar said:
Mummification socks arrived but they’re far too narrow, can’t get them on. Good job I only ordered one pair.I’ll order a bigger size and see how I go.
Bigfoot.
I gave in. I ordered the pattern. I have got a length of material that I think might work quite well with that design. Maybe if I make a dress I will actually wear it.
buffy said:
I gave in. I ordered the pattern. I have got a length of material that I think might work quite well with that design. Maybe if I make a dress I will actually wear it.
Goodo. You can wear it the next time you and mr buffy attend a dinner dance.
I think I might read and siesta for a bit. It’s 33 degrees outside. Mr buffy has turned on the aircon now. It’s still quite pleasant inside. Rooms not in use are closed off.
buffy said:
roughbarked said:
Ian said:
An extreme heatwave will affect multiple Australian states between Wednesday and Saturday this week. Extreme fire danger ratings are also forecast, with Friday expected to be a particularly dangerous day of fire weather for Victoria.Heat has been building over WA during the last few days with temperatures reaching up to 44.6°C at Onslow on Saturday, 45.5°C at Roebourne on Sunday and 46.4°C at Marble Bar on Monday.
While this intense Pilbara heat may seem distant to those living thousands of kilometres away in Australia’s capital cities, it is an ominous sign of an oppressive heatwave that’s going to spread over other areas of the country later this week.
Hot air will spread from WA towards southeastern Australia during the remainder of this week, causing temperatures to exceed 40°C over a broad area of the country, covering parts of WA, SA, the NT, Vic, NSW and Qld. Four of these states, WA, SA, Vic and NSW, could even see the mercury exceeding 45°C by Friday.
The heat will be intense and persistent enough to be classified as a severe to extreme heatwave over part of every Australian state and territory this week.
https://www.weatherzone.com.au/news/extreme-heatwave-and-fire-danger-to-affect-multiple-states-this-week/1891121
Looking nasty for possible fires.
How do we define “heatwave” these days? More than 3 days over 40? More than 4 days over 40?
https://www.bom.gov.au/resources/learn-and-explore/heatwave-knowledge-centre/what-is-a-heatwave
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
roughbarked said:Looking nasty for possible fires.
How do we define “heatwave” these days? More than 3 days over 40? More than 4 days over 40?
Qld had a heatwave warning for 3 days over 30 a couple of weeks ago. According to BOM:
“ A heatwave is when the maximum and minimum temperatures are unusually hot over 3 days. This is compared to the local climate and past weather.
It takes more than a high daily maximum temperature to make a heatwave. It’s also about how much it cools down overnight.”
Yes.
No figures around it .. but wotaya want for $96m?Mr & Ms SES said they’ll be here shortly with every bit of kit and kaboodle. 😎😁
….. and a bit of short persisting down ATM.
Woodie said:
Mr & Ms SES said they’ll be here shortly with every bit of kit and kaboodle. 😎😁
Now to dalliance with Allianz………………
Woodie said:
Mr & Ms SES said they’ll be here shortly with every bit of kit and kaboodle. 😎😁
Good.
Woodie said:
….. and a bit of short persisting down ATM.
Bloody!
Woodie said:
Woodie said:
Mr & Ms SES said they’ll be here shortly with every bit of kit and kaboodle. 😎😁Now to dalliance with Allianz………………
Good luck and god speed.
Bubblecar said:
Mummification socks arrived but they’re far too narrow, can’t get them on. Good job I only ordered one pair.I’ll order a bigger size and see how I go.
They’re not cheap either, are they? They made me wear them in hospital. Plus blood thinner injections. precautions against thrombosis apparently.
They were quite light and stretchy.
Woodie said:
Bubblecar said:
Mummification socks arrived but they’re far too narrow, can’t get them on. Good job I only ordered one pair.I’ll order a bigger size and see how I go.
They’re not cheap either, are they? They made me wear them in hospital. Plus blood thinner injections. precautions against thrombosis apparently.
They were quite light and stretchy.
I’ve been wearing Tubigrip underneath my splint. At this point it’s mainly to prevent the splint rubbing against my skin, but at first it was helpful as a compression aid.
Woodie said:
Bubblecar said:
Mummification socks arrived but they’re far too narrow, can’t get them on. Good job I only ordered one pair.I’ll order a bigger size and see how I go.
They’re not cheap either, are they? They made me wear them in hospital. Plus blood thinner injections. precautions against thrombosis apparently.
They were quite light and stretchy.
These are actually one of the cheaper pairs, just a trial purchase to see how the sizes work.
I still have a pair that was fitted by the nurse in the Longford GP, but I don’t know what size they are.
Hopefully the next size I’m ordering will hit the sweet spot.
Woodie, today I added a new brass bell and roof-top whistle to the old Peckett with the bent chimney.
The nephew has cut his trek short by a couple days, due to tired and hurty feet.
Here’s a snap he took from the summit of Mt Geryon.
Bubblecar said:
The nephew has cut his trek short by a couple days, due to tired and hurty feet.Here’s a snap he took from the summit of Mt Geryon.
good snap :)
Woodie said:
Woodie said:
Mr & Ms SES said they’ll be here shortly with every bit of kit and kaboodle. 😎😁Now to dalliance with Allianz………………
That dalliance with Allianz was quite pleasant and helpful actually. No wait time on the call either.
Woodie said:
Mr & Ms SES said they’ll be here shortly with every bit of kit and kaboodle. 😎😁
And leave you a stack of firewood for the winter.
Scientists just got some ancient clues about future sea-level rise — and it’s bad news
Rock samples collected from the Greenland ice sheet’s Prudhoe Dome show it completely melted in the past 10,000 years — and could vanish again amid climate change.
January 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ESTToday at 11:00 a.m. EST
By Sarah Kaplan
When the researchers first arrived at their field camp at Prudhoe Dome, atop the Greenland ice sheet, they felt they had been swallowed by a monster.
The mountain of ice in northwest Greenland was more than 50 miles wide and 1,600 feet tall. The temperature at its summit was well below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. The scientists’ experiment there — an unprecedented effort to extract bedrock from deep beneath the ice sheet — was routinely disrupted by howling winds and blizzards so dense they blocked the sun. It was hard to imagine that this formidable, frozen expanse could ever disappear.
But the rocks they uncovered on that 2023 expedition contain chemical signatures showing that Prudhoe Dome had completely melted within the past 10,000 years — and it might soon suffer the same fate amid modern climate change.
The results published Monday in the journal Nature Geoscience hold a warning for a warming planet, lead author Caleb Walcott-George said. The study suggests that large portions of Greenland were ice-free in Earth’s recent past, when global temperatures weren’t much higher than they are now. If the same melting occurred today, it would raise average sea levels anywhere from 7.5 inches to 2.4 feet.
Present-day melting may not precisely emulate what happened in the past, the researchers acknowledged. The cause of modern climate change — pollution primarily from burning fossil fuels — is distinct from the slight wobbles in Earth’s orbit that triggered warming thousands of years ago.
But researchers said their findings could be used to improve the computer models used to simulate how the ice sheet responds to warming.
“Understanding how the ice sheet evolved in the past … allows us to make better predictions about our future,” said Walcott-George, a glacial geologist at the University of Kentucky.
The Arctic is the fastest-warming place on the planet, and Greenland contributes more to rising oceans than any other ice mass on Earth. If the entire ice sheet melted, it would boost global sea levels by 24 feet.
But scientists aren’t certain exactly what will happen as global temperatures continue to rise, said Jason Briner, a geologist at the University at Buffalo and co-author of the new study. Changes in the ice sheet’s elevation and reflectiveness could trigger feedback loops that slow the pace of melting or accelerate it. Some research suggests that Greenland might be approaching a tipping point toward irreversible decline.
Such a catastrophe has happened before, Briner said. In a 2016 analysis of samples from beneath the thickest part of the ice sheet, he helped show that the bedrock was exposed to sunlight sometime in the past 1.1 million years.
The findings raised two urgent questions: What was Earth’s temperature when the melting occurred? And how fast did the ice disappear?
The expedition to Prudhoe Dome — part of a multimillion-dollar project called GreenDrill — aimed to solve those mysteries. By drilling for rocks beneath different parts of the ice sheet and testing those samples to see when they were last exposed to sunlight, the researchers could provide a clearer picture of what happened when Greenland melted away.
Joerg Schaefer, a climate geochemist at Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory who led the project with Briner, compared it to a high-stakes medical exam.
“We are basically taking biopsies,” he told The Washington Post in 2023, “which will hopefully tell us how sensitive the patient is to ongoing warming — and how much warming is fatal.”
But the hostile conditions in far-northern Greenland nearly thwarted the experiment. Blizzards delayed the planes that hauled the drilling equipment onto the ice. A violent windstorm trapped the researchers inside their tents for days. Then the ice around the drill bit cracked, slowing the team’s progress to a crawl.
Finally, on the last day before the scientists needed to start packing up their equipment, they pierced through 1,600 feet of ice and reached the sediments and rocks below.
“It felt like a really big triumph,” Walcott-George recalled. It was only the third time anyone had extracted material from beneath the deepest parts of the ice sheet; scientists have fewer rocks from beneath Greenland than from the surface of the moon.
But he wouldn’t know exactly what he’d uncovered until several months later, when Walcott-George finally examined the sample at a laboratory in Texas.
To figure out how long the material had been covered by ice, he used a technique called luminescence dating.
When sand grains are buried, their crystal structures can trap electrons created by radioactive activity in the surrounding rocks and soil. The longer the sediments remain in the darkness, the more electrons accumulate. But as soon as the crystals are exposed to light, they release the stored electrons in a sudden burst.
If scientists can count those freed electrons and calculate how long it would have taken them to accumulate, they can determine when the sediments last saw the sun.
As soon as he saw the results of his analysis, Walcott-George said he thought to himself, “Oh boy.”
The GreenDrill team had hoped it would find that Prudhoe Dome hadn’t melted since the last interglacial — a geological period more than 100,000 years ago, when global temperatures were slightly warmer than they are today.
But the luminescence measurements suggested that the sediments had been buried for only about 7,100 years. This meant the ice atop Prudhoe Dome had disappeared amid conditions similar to the current climate, when the Arctic was about 3 to 5 degrees warmer than it was in the 19th century.
The discovery bolsters a growing body of evidence suggesting that Greenland’s ice sheet is extremely susceptible to temperature swings, Briner said.
The research helps illustrate the toll of Arctic amplification, which causes the polar regions to warm up faster than the rest of the globe. The phenomenon is driven by the loss of sea ice, which exposes the dark ocean surface to the sun’s radiation and causes it to absorb more heat. Studies show that Arctic temperatures have increased by 3 degrees Celsius just in the past five decades — reaching levels of warmth similar to when Prudhoe Dome last disappeared.
“It’s giving us a sense of X climate change equals X ice volume change,” Briner said. “I think it’s a really important data point from that perspective.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2026/01/05/greenland-rocks-melting-ice/
Bubblecar said:
Woodie, today I added a new brass bell and roof-top whistle to the old Peckett with the bent chimney.
Looking fabby. TOOT.
That short downpour an hour or so ago caused the shed roof to leak all over the station area. a few things have warped. The nice Mr Leo at Allianz tells me the train set is covered by the policy as well.
I upped the excess at last policy renewal to reduce the premium a bit. Excess of $1,200. Plus I lose my no claim bonus on next premium. 10% ($344). So about $1,500 it’s gunna cost me.
Depends how much the roof apex steel beams are bent. Could be rather exxy for the insurance company if the support beams need replacing.
For me, lately, in never rains but it pours, so the speak. specially $$$$$$ wise.
Mr SES man tells me they don’t reuse the tarps they use to cover damaged roofs. I get to keep them.
Peak Warming Man said:
Woodie said:
Mr & Ms SES said they’ll be here shortly with every bit of kit and kaboodle. 😎😁And leave you a stack of firewood for the winter.
One Mr SES Man has already been to have a look. They’ll cut the tree off at the stump,into round that’ll do the log splitter.
Woodie said:
Bubblecar said:
Woodie, today I added a new brass bell and roof-top whistle to the old Peckett with the bent chimney.
Looking fabby. TOOT.
That short downpour an hour or so ago caused the shed roof to leak all over the station area. a few things have warped. The nice Mr Leo at Allianz tells me the train set is covered by the policy as well.
I upped the excess at last policy renewal to reduce the premium a bit. Excess of $1,200. Plus I lose my no claim bonus on next premium. 10% ($344). So about $1,500 it’s gunna cost me.
Depends how much the roof apex steel beams are bent. Could be rather exxy for the insurance company if the support beams need replacing.
For me, lately, in never rains but it pours, so the speak. specially $$$$$$ wise.
Mr SES man tells me they don’t reuse the tarps they use to cover damaged roofs. I get to keep them.
Well there’s some good news amongst the bad there.
Bubblecar said:
The nephew has cut his trek short by a couple days, due to tired and hurty feet.Here’s a snap he took from the summit of Mt Geryon.
Quitter.
Bubblecar said:
The nephew has cut his trek short by a couple days, due to tired and hurty feet.Here’s a snap he took from the summit of Mt Geryon.
Nice.
Woodie said:
Woodie said:
Woodie said:
Mr & Ms SES said they’ll be here shortly with every bit of kit and kaboodle. 😎😁Now to dalliance with Allianz………………
That dalliance with Allianz was quite pleasant and helpful actually. No wait time on the call either.
Great.
Woodie said:
Bubblecar said:
Woodie, today I added a new brass bell and roof-top whistle to the old Peckett with the bent chimney.
Looking fabby. TOOT.
That short downpour an hour or so ago caused the shed roof to leak all over the station area. a few things have warped. The nice Mr Leo at Allianz tells me the train set is covered by the policy as well.
I upped the excess at last policy renewal to reduce the premium a bit. Excess of $1,200. Plus I lose my no claim bonus on next premium. 10% ($344). So about $1,500 it’s gunna cost me.
Depends how much the roof apex steel beams are bent. Could be rather exxy for the insurance company if the support beams need replacing.
For me, lately, in never rains but it pours, so the speak. specially $$$$$$ wise.
Mr SES man tells me they don’t reuse the tarps they use to cover damaged roofs. I get to keep them.
Some good news in there.
Woodie said:
Bubblecar said:
Mummification socks arrived but they’re far too narrow, can’t get them on. Good job I only ordered one pair.I’ll order a bigger size and see how I go.
They’re not cheap either, are they? They made me wear them in hospital. Plus blood thinner injections. precautions against thrombosis apparently.
They were quite light and stretchy.
Mummification socks – people see you wearing them and go tut tut
(or has someone done that line already?)
Neophyte said:
Woodie said:
Bubblecar said:
Mummification socks arrived but they’re far too narrow, can’t get them on. Good job I only ordered one pair.I’ll order a bigger size and see how I go.
They’re not cheap either, are they? They made me wear them in hospital. Plus blood thinner injections. precautions against thrombosis apparently.
They were quite light and stretchy.
Mummification socks – people see you wearing them and go tut tut
(or has someone done that line already?)
Dad joke thread————->
Neophyte said:
Woodie said:
Bubblecar said:
Mummification socks arrived but they’re far too narrow, can’t get them on. Good job I only ordered one pair.I’ll order a bigger size and see how I go.
They’re not cheap either, are they? They made me wear them in hospital. Plus blood thinner injections. precautions against thrombosis apparently.
They were quite light and stretchy.
Mummification socks – people see you wearing them and go tut tut
(or has someone done that line already?)
I don’t sphinx so.
Bubblecar said:
Neophyte said:
Woodie said:They’re not cheap either, are they? They made me wear them in hospital. Plus blood thinner injections. precautions against thrombosis apparently.
They were quite light and stretchy.
Mummification socks – people see you wearing them and go tut tut
(or has someone done that line already?)
I don’t sphinx so.
Are you guys running a pyramid scheme?
Michael V said:
Neophyte said:
Woodie said:They’re not cheap either, are they? They made me wear them in hospital. Plus blood thinner injections. precautions against thrombosis apparently.
They were quite light and stretchy.
Mummification socks – people see you wearing them and go tut tut
(or has someone done that line already?)
Dad joke thread————->
or Mummy joke thread.
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
Neophyte said:Mummification socks – people see you wearing them and go tut tut
(or has someone done that line already?)
I don’t sphinx so.
Are you guys running a pyramid scheme?
No. They’re in Denial.
Woodie said:
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:I don’t sphinx so.
Are you guys running a pyramid scheme?
No. They’re in Denial.
Sheesh, one weak joke and the protests rise Aswan
Neophyte said:
Woodie said:
Michael V said:Are you guys running a pyramid scheme?
No. They’re in Denial.
Sheesh, one weak joke and the protests rise Aswan
Wot U Giza’s on about?
roughbarked said:
Neophyte said:
Woodie said:No. They’re in Denial.
Sheesh, one weak joke and the protests rise Aswan
Wot U Giza’s on about?
Chop Suez for dinner anyone?
Mr & Mrs SES have gone home.
The job to remove the tree is “beyond their classification level”, so they tell me.
So they are calling in Mr Tree Feller (professional arborist) to remove it. Surprisingly at no cost to me or insurance company.
I’l await a number of calls from all parties involved over the next day or so.
PS. Benny Boy got lots of pats and was very well behaved.
Woodie said:
So they are calling in Mr Tree Feller (professional arborist) to remove it. Surprisingly at no cost to me or insurance company.
Well that is good news! You were due for some.
PS, how’s your toe, hip, and other assorted body parts?
Woodie said:
Mr & Mrs SES have gone home.The job to remove the tree is “beyond their classification level”, so they tell me.
So they are calling in Mr Tree Feller (professional arborist) to remove it. Surprisingly at no cost to me or insurance company.
I’l await a number of calls from all parties involved over the next day or so.
PS. Benny Boy got lots of pats and was very well behaved.
Good. Mr Tree Feller is extremely busy around these parts and very exxy.
Divine Angel said:
Woodie said:So they are calling in Mr Tree Feller (professional arborist) to remove it. Surprisingly at no cost to me or insurance company.
Well that is good news! You were due for some.
PS, how’s your toe, hip, and other assorted body parts?
Doing okies. Let’s just ay “I know they’re there” if I over do it.
Woodie said:
Divine Angel said:
Woodie said:So they are calling in Mr Tree Feller (professional arborist) to remove it. Surprisingly at no cost to me or insurance company.
Well that is good news! You were due for some.
PS, how’s your toe, hip, and other assorted body parts?
Doing okies. Let’s just ay “I know they’re there” if I over do it.
Same with my arm.
Woodie said:
Mr & Mrs SES have gone home.The job to remove the tree is “beyond their classification level”, so they tell me.
So they are calling in Mr Tree Feller (professional arborist) to remove it. Surprisingly at no cost to me or insurance company.
I’l await a number of calls from all parties involved over the next day or so.
PS. Benny Boy got lots of pats and was very well behaved.
Does the SES pay the man?
Peak Warming Man said:
Woodie said:
Mr & Mrs SES have gone home.The job to remove the tree is “beyond their classification level”, so they tell me.
So they are calling in Mr Tree Feller (professional arborist) to remove it. Surprisingly at no cost to me or insurance company.
I’l await a number of calls from all parties involved over the next day or so.
PS. Benny Boy got lots of pats and was very well behaved.
Does the SES pay the man?
I believe so.If something is above their “skill classification level”, then those skills can be purchased from elsewhere. “skill classification level” also means appropriate tools and equipment.
If they just started chopping it up, it could fall further damaging the roof and gutters. The trunk needs to be supported before they can start chopping it up.
Woodie said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Woodie said:
Mr & Mrs SES have gone home.The job to remove the tree is “beyond their classification level”, so they tell me.
So they are calling in Mr Tree Feller (professional arborist) to remove it. Surprisingly at no cost to me or insurance company.
I’l await a number of calls from all parties involved over the next day or so.
PS. Benny Boy got lots of pats and was very well behaved.
Does the SES pay the man?
I believe so.If something is above their “skill classification level”, then those skills can be purchased from elsewhere. “skill classification level” also means appropriate tools and equipment.
If they just started chopping it up, it could fall further damaging the roof and gutters. The trunk needs to be supported before they can start chopping it up.
That’s a great community service.
Woodie said:
Mr & Mrs SES have gone home.The job to remove the tree is “beyond their classification level”, so they tell me.
So they are calling in Mr Tree Feller (professional arborist) to remove it. Surprisingly at no cost to me or insurance company.
I’l await a number of calls from all parties involved over the next day or so.
PS. Benny Boy got lots of pats and was very well behaved.
Progression, but slow.
Woodie said:
Mr & Mrs SES have gone home.The job to remove the tree is “beyond their classification level”, so they tell me.
So they are calling in Mr Tree Feller (professional arborist) to remove it. Surprisingly at no cost to me or insurance company.
I’l await a number of calls from all parties involved over the next day or so.
PS. Benny Boy got lots of pats and was very well behaved.
Hey do you reckon you could ask them nicely to get this huge broken branch down on the edge of our property?
The insurance company refuse to deal with it, so we’re kinda stuck with it for now. An arborist looked at it and said that no way he’d have his team walk under it, it’s too dangerous.
Peak Warming Man said:
Woodie said:
Peak Warming Man said:Does the SES pay the man?
I believe so.If something is above their “skill classification level”, then those skills can be purchased from elsewhere. “skill classification level” also means appropriate tools and equipment.
If they just started chopping it up, it could fall further damaging the roof and gutters. The trunk needs to be supported before they can start chopping it up.
That’s a great community service.
I’d be surprised if the SES had the money for arborists.
It’s interesting to note how different physicists and mathematicians are perceived. A physicist built a bomb and was hailed as a genius and national hero; a mathematician built a bomb and got life in prison.
btm said:
It’s interesting to note how different physicists and mathematicians are perceived. A physicist built a bomb and was hailed as a genius and national hero; a mathematician built a bomb and got life in prison.
wait until an engineer builds a bomb but then plot twist they’re the same person and it was a prison of the mind also known as guilty conscience
btm said:
It’s interesting to note how different physicists and mathematicians are perceived. A physicist built a bomb and was hailed as a genius and national hero; a mathematician built a bomb and got life in prison.
I suppose it all depends on circumstances, and who was killed by that bomb.
buffy said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Woodie said:I believe so.If something is above their “skill classification level”, then those skills can be purchased from elsewhere. “skill classification level” also means appropriate tools and equipment.
If they just started chopping it up, it could fall further damaging the roof and gutters. The trunk needs to be supported before they can start chopping it up.
That’s a great community service.
I’d be surprised if the SES had the money for arborists.
Will that work here ya reckon?
Michael V said:
Woodie said:
Mr & Mrs SES have gone home.The job to remove the tree is “beyond their classification level”, so they tell me.
So they are calling in Mr Tree Feller (professional arborist) to remove it. Surprisingly at no cost to me or insurance company.
I’l await a number of calls from all parties involved over the next day or so.
PS. Benny Boy got lots of pats and was very well behaved.
Progression, but slow.
They’ve put big tarps over the trainset to prevent any further wetting from the roof leaks should it rain. Remembering I get to keep the tarps too.
I’d call it no rain will happen in the next few days.
Woodie said:
Michael V said:
Woodie said:
Mr & Mrs SES have gone home.The job to remove the tree is “beyond their classification level”, so they tell me.
So they are calling in Mr Tree Feller (professional arborist) to remove it. Surprisingly at no cost to me or insurance company.
I’l await a number of calls from all parties involved over the next day or so.
PS. Benny Boy got lots of pats and was very well behaved.
Progression, but slow.
They’ve put big tarps over the trainset to prevent any further wetting from the roof leaks should it rain. Remembering I get to keep the tarps too.
I’d call it no rain will happen in the next few days.
That’d be right…
Spiny Norman said:
Woodie said:
Mr & Mrs SES have gone home.The job to remove the tree is “beyond their classification level”, so they tell me.
So they are calling in Mr Tree Feller (professional arborist) to remove it. Surprisingly at no cost to me or insurance company.
I’l await a number of calls from all parties involved over the next day or so.
PS. Benny Boy got lots of pats and was very well behaved.
Hey do you reckon you could ask them nicely to get this huge broken branch down on the edge of our property?
The insurance company refuse to deal with it, so we’re kinda stuck with it for now. An arborist looked at it and said that no way he’d have his team walk under it, it’s too dangerous.
Mr Norman, sir,
From the NSW SES website.
If you answer yes to any of the below questions, call the NSW SES on 132 500.
Your request for assistance will be logged by our operations centre who will give you a reference number. Your request will then be forward onto the nearest SES unit for action.
Has a fallen tree blocked access? i.e. front door/driveway/road
Is a tree threatening to fall on your property or driveway?
Is your roof damaged or leaking?
Is there damage to your property that you cannot fix yourself?
There’s something of a sense of balance about this…
Woodie said:
Spiny Norman said:
Woodie said:
Mr & Mrs SES have gone home.The job to remove the tree is “beyond their classification level”, so they tell me.
So they are calling in Mr Tree Feller (professional arborist) to remove it. Surprisingly at no cost to me or insurance company.
I’l await a number of calls from all parties involved over the next day or so.
PS. Benny Boy got lots of pats and was very well behaved.
Hey do you reckon you could ask them nicely to get this huge broken branch down on the edge of our property?
The insurance company refuse to deal with it, so we’re kinda stuck with it for now. An arborist looked at it and said that no way he’d have his team walk under it, it’s too dangerous.
Mr Norman, sir,
From the NSW SES website.
If you answer yes to any of the below questions, call the NSW SES on 132 500.
Your request for assistance will be logged by our operations centre who will give you a reference number. Your request will then be forward onto the nearest SES unit for action.Has a fallen tree blocked access? i.e. front door/driveway/road
Is a tree threatening to fall on your property or driveway?
Is your roof damaged or leaking?
Is there damage to your property that you cannot fix yourself?
Yeah it’s hanging right over the fence.
Close enough then.
captain_spalding said:
There’s something of a sense of balance about this…
I’ll say!
Woodie said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Woodie said:
Mr & Mrs SES have gone home.The job to remove the tree is “beyond their classification level”, so they tell me.
So they are calling in Mr Tree Feller (professional arborist) to remove it. Surprisingly at no cost to me or insurance company.
I’l await a number of calls from all parties involved over the next day or so.
PS. Benny Boy got lots of pats and was very well behaved.
Does the SES pay the man?
I believe so.If something is above their “skill classification level”, then those skills can be purchased from elsewhere. “skill classification level” also means appropriate tools and equipment.
If they just started chopping it up, it could fall further damaging the roof and gutters. The trunk needs to be supported before they can start chopping it up.
Is that Benny Boy ferreting in the garden, seemingly under that tree?
Spiny Norman said:
buffy said:
Peak Warming Man said:That’s a great community service.
I’d be surprised if the SES had the money for arborists.
Will that work here ya reckon?
You can only ask, I suppose.
This “Human” thing on the ABC is not filling full of grippedness.
AussieDJ said:
Woodie said:
Peak Warming Man said:Does the SES pay the man?
I believe so.If something is above their “skill classification level”, then those skills can be purchased from elsewhere. “skill classification level” also means appropriate tools and equipment.
If they just started chopping it up, it could fall further damaging the roof and gutters. The trunk needs to be supported before they can start chopping it up.
Is that Benny Boy ferreting in the garden, seemingly under that tree?
Yes, it is. 🐕
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-06/dr-karl-how-things-works-pie-quiz/106086912
5/10
Woodie said:
AussieDJ said:
Woodie said:I believe so.If something is above their “skill classification level”, then those skills can be purchased from elsewhere. “skill classification level” also means appropriate tools and equipment.
If they just started chopping it up, it could fall further damaging the roof and gutters. The trunk needs to be supported before they can start chopping it up.
Is that Benny Boy ferreting in the garden, seemingly under that tree?
Yes, it is. 🐕
Benny Boy. Get the stick, get the stick!
No, not that stick. Look up!
Kingy said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-06/dr-karl-how-things-works-pie-quiz/1060869125/10
Same here.
Ian said:
Woodie said:
AussieDJ said:Is that Benny Boy ferreting in the garden, seemingly under that tree?
Yes, it is. 🐕
Benny Boy. Get the stick, get the stick!
No, not that stick. Look up!
hehehehe Nah. Not really. I was teaching him how to photobomb. 😁
Peak Warming Man said:
Kingy said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-06/dr-karl-how-things-works-pie-quiz/1060869125/10
Same here.
10/10 (predicted score)
about to start the quiz now…
no further comment
SECURITY – CLEAR THE ROOM!
party_pants said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Kingy said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-06/dr-karl-how-things-works-pie-quiz/1060869125/10
Same here.
10/10 (predicted score)
about to start the quiz now…
10 out of 10 for me 🤪
Woodie said:
Ian said:
Woodie said:Yes, it is. 🐕
Benny Boy. Get the stick, get the stick!
No, not that stick. Look up!
hehehehe Nah. Not really. I was teaching him how to photobomb. 😁
:)
Peak Warming Man said:
Kingy said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-06/dr-karl-how-things-works-pie-quiz/1060869125/10
Same here.
35/50 here
Peak Warming Man said:
Kingy said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-06/dr-karl-how-things-works-pie-quiz/1060869125/10
Same here.
And the same here.
SCIENCE said:
oh good, this is nice
Fixed now. Perhaps there were some changes being made.
Good morning everybody.
Scattered low, mostly wispy, dark red clouds, catching the earliest of the morning’s sun as contrast against the lightening sky . 20.1° C, 74% RH and calm to a light air. Forecast is a top of 29° C and a chance of showers this evening. This morning looks gorgeous.
More living room window work. I got it out, and paint brush-dusted and vacuumed. But the vertigo was too bad to wash the frame and channels. Try again today.
Day four of the Ashes, so TV to keep me otherwise amused.
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 16 degrees at the back door and the sky is lightening. We are forecast a mostly sunny 41 degrees with the wind picking up. We’ve got an Extreme Fire Warning in place and unsurprisingly, a Total Fire Ban. The paddocks are not properly cured yet, but a fire could get going. All our stuff is in place and ready.
I’m thinking I’ll do some sewing along with my usual couple of hours of identifying observations on iNaturalist.
buffy said:
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 16 degrees at the back door and the sky is lightening. We are forecast a mostly sunny 41 degrees with the wind picking up. We’ve got an Extreme Fire Warning in place and unsurprisingly, a Total Fire Ban. The paddocks are not properly cured yet, but a fire could get going. All our stuff is in place and ready.I’m thinking I’ll do some sewing along with my usual couple of hours of identifying observations on iNaturalist.
Hot, hot, hot.
Ugh.
Please don’t have a fire.
———————
The tops of our thicker clouds are now fringed white to orange. Looks gorgeous.
Currently 26, expected maximum of 42
Neophyte said:
Currently 26, expected maximum of 42
Sounds awful.
buffy said:
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 16 degrees at the back door and the sky is lightening. We are forecast a mostly sunny 41 degrees with the wind picking up. We’ve got an Extreme Fire Warning in place and unsurprisingly, a Total Fire Ban. The paddocks are not properly cured yet, but a fire could get going. All our stuff is in place and ready.I’m thinking I’ll do some sewing along with my usual couple of hours of identifying observations on iNaturalist.
It is going to be 41 here as well.
Michael V said:
Neophyte said:
Currently 26, expected maximum of 42
Sounds awful.
My neighbour’s off to a funeral today, that ought to be fun. I’m going out once, when Costco opens, to get a BBQ’d chook (it’s too hot to cook) and then hunkering down.
Michael V said:
Neophyte said:
Currently 26, expected maximum of 42
Sounds awful.
Currently only 23 and the expected max is 41.
There isn’t enough water when tomorrow and the next are expecting 43/44.
party_pants said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Kingy said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-06/dr-karl-how-things-works-pie-quiz/1060869125/10
Same here.
10/10 (predicted score)
about to start the quiz now…
A magnificent 20/100
The seat post on my bicycle snapped off; I’ve got a replacement, but the part of the old post still inside the tube is 26.6mm diameter while the tube is 26.4mm dia, so it’s embedded quite tightly. There’s not enough material outside the pipe to get a decent grip with mutli-grips or other tools, so I need an alternative method. I went to a place where lower prices are just the beginning and asked a couple of the staff for some suggestions. They started discussing it between themselves; the discussion quickly turned to nostalgia, and whenever I tried to get them back to my issue, they spoke louder and ignored me.
Not really the kind of advice I was expecting.
I ultimately came up with a method myself: the hollow inner of the post is elliptical, so I got some thread bar, nuts, and washers, ground the washers to the same size as the inner ellipse, attached them to the thread bar and pushed it to the bottom of the post and rotated it 90°, then put a sleeve and washer on top and tightened a nut at the top, forcing the old post out. I did have to buy the parts from that shop (nuts were $0.15, but washers were $0.25, which surprised me: I would have expected them to be the other way round,) but their advice was worthless.
Morning pilgrims.
The Rev Dodgson said:
party_pants said:
Peak Warming Man said:Same here.
10/10 (predicted score)
about to start the quiz now…
A magnificent 20/100
I did the true/false one and got 9/10/
btm said:
The seat post on my bicycle snapped off; I’ve got a replacement, but the part of the old post still inside the tube is 26.6mm diameter while the tube is 26.4mm dia, so it’s embedded quite tightly. There’s not enough material outside the pipe to get a decent grip with mutli-grips or other tools, so I need an alternative method. I went to a place where lower prices are just the beginning and asked a couple of the staff for some suggestions. They started discussing it between themselves; the discussion quickly turned to nostalgia, and whenever I tried to get them back to my issue, they spoke louder and ignored me.Not really the kind of advice I was expecting.
I ultimately came up with a method myself: the hollow inner of the post is elliptical, so I got some thread bar, nuts, and washers, ground the washers to the same size as the inner ellipse, attached them to the thread bar and pushed it to the bottom of the post and rotated it 90°, then put a sleeve and washer on top and tightened a nut at the top, forcing the old post out. I did have to buy the parts from that shop (nuts were $0.15, but washers were $0.25, which surprised me: I would have expected them to be the other way round,) but their advice was worthless.
You invented your own puller. ;)
This is mine. Also looked at buffy’s location for comparison and saw sun protection was recommended until 6pm, as sunset’s at 9pm.
Divine Angel said:
This is mine. Also looked at buffy’s location for comparison and saw sun protection was recommended until 6pm, as sunset’s at 9pm.
Ours is 5:40PM. Interesting. Buffy is probably less than 16 minutes west of me.
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
This is mine. Also looked at buffy’s location for comparison and saw sun protection was recommended until 6pm, as sunset’s at 9pm.
Ours is 5:40PM. Interesting. Buffy is probably less than 16 minutes west of me.
It’s gunna be a stinker Roughie.
Peak Warming Man said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
This is mine. Also looked at buffy’s location for comparison and saw sun protection was recommended until 6pm, as sunset’s at 9pm.
Ours is 5:40PM. Interesting. Buffy is probably less than 16 minutes west of me.
It’s gunna be a stinker Roughie.
and it is gunna get stinkier before it finishes.
btm said:
The seat post on my bicycle snapped off; I’ve got a replacement, but the part of the old post still inside the tube is 26.6mm diameter while the tube is 26.4mm dia, so it’s embedded quite tightly. There’s not enough material outside the pipe to get a decent grip with mutli-grips or other tools, so I need an alternative method. I went to a place where lower prices are just the beginning and asked a couple of the staff for some suggestions. They started discussing it between themselves; the discussion quickly turned to nostalgia, and whenever I tried to get them back to my issue, they spoke louder and ignored me.Not really the kind of advice I was expecting.
I ultimately came up with a method myself: the hollow inner of the post is elliptical, so I got some thread bar, nuts, and washers, ground the washers to the same size as the inner ellipse, attached them to the thread bar and pushed it to the bottom of the post and rotated it 90°, then put a sleeve and washer on top and tightened a nut at the top, forcing the old post out. I did have to buy the parts from that shop (nuts were $0.15, but washers were $0.25, which surprised me: I would have expected them to be the other way round,) but their advice was worthless.
Good solution.
In the past, I have used a home-made slide hammer and washers to do a similar job.
I have also used a hacksaw to cut through the inner tube. Note: I have a single-handed, non-tensioning hacksaw blade handle, which engages the teeth whilst pulling, rather than pushing.
Michael V said:
btm said:
The seat post on my bicycle snapped off; I’ve got a replacement, but the part of the old post still inside the tube is 26.6mm diameter while the tube is 26.4mm dia, so it’s embedded quite tightly. There’s not enough material outside the pipe to get a decent grip with mutli-grips or other tools, so I need an alternative method. I went to a place where lower prices are just the beginning and asked a couple of the staff for some suggestions. They started discussing it between themselves; the discussion quickly turned to nostalgia, and whenever I tried to get them back to my issue, they spoke louder and ignored me.Not really the kind of advice I was expecting.
I ultimately came up with a method myself: the hollow inner of the post is elliptical, so I got some thread bar, nuts, and washers, ground the washers to the same size as the inner ellipse, attached them to the thread bar and pushed it to the bottom of the post and rotated it 90°, then put a sleeve and washer on top and tightened a nut at the top, forcing the old post out. I did have to buy the parts from that shop (nuts were $0.15, but washers were $0.25, which surprised me: I would have expected them to be the other way round,) but their advice was worthless.
Good solution.
In the past, I have used a home-made slide hammer and washers to do a similar job.
I have also used a hacksaw to cut through the inner tube. Note: I have a single-handed, non-tensioning hacksaw blade handle, which engages the teeth whilst pulling, rather than pushing.
They are useful hacksaw handles.
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
btm said:
The seat post on my bicycle snapped off; I’ve got a replacement, but the part of the old post still inside the tube is 26.6mm diameter while the tube is 26.4mm dia, so it’s embedded quite tightly. There’s not enough material outside the pipe to get a decent grip with mutli-grips or other tools, so I need an alternative method. I went to a place where lower prices are just the beginning and asked a couple of the staff for some suggestions. They started discussing it between themselves; the discussion quickly turned to nostalgia, and whenever I tried to get them back to my issue, they spoke louder and ignored me.Not really the kind of advice I was expecting.
I ultimately came up with a method myself: the hollow inner of the post is elliptical, so I got some thread bar, nuts, and washers, ground the washers to the same size as the inner ellipse, attached them to the thread bar and pushed it to the bottom of the post and rotated it 90°, then put a sleeve and washer on top and tightened a nut at the top, forcing the old post out. I did have to buy the parts from that shop (nuts were $0.15, but washers were $0.25, which surprised me: I would have expected them to be the other way round,) but their advice was worthless.
Good solution.
In the past, I have used a home-made slide hammer and washers to do a similar job.
I have also used a hacksaw to cut through the inner tube. Note: I have a single-handed, non-tensioning hacksaw blade handle, which engages the teeth whilst pulling, rather than pushing.
They are useful hacksaw handles.
Sure are.
Anyway, I may try going for a swim in the local canal if this heat keeps up. Haven’t done that for at least 40 years, I’d reckon.
roughbarked said:
Anyway, I may try going for a swim in the local canal if this heat keeps up. Haven’t done that for at least 40 years, I’d reckon.
Don’t
Peak Warming Man said:
roughbarked said:
Anyway, I may try going for a swim in the local canal if this heat keeps up. Haven’t done that for at least 40 years, I’d reckon.
Don’t
why, is his local canal quite distant for others
Peak Warming Man said:
roughbarked said:
Anyway, I may try going for a swim in the local canal if this heat keeps up. Haven’t done that for at least 40 years, I’d reckon.
Don’t
Would you miss me?
SCIENCE said:
Peak Warming Man said:
roughbarked said:
Anyway, I may try going for a swim in the local canal if this heat keeps up. Haven’t done that for at least 40 years, I’d reckon.
Don’t
why, is his local canal quite distant for others
It is a northern branch canal. There’s others that branch off the main but they are tens of km’s away. The risk at this bridge is the automatic regulators that change the flow and turbidity at their whim.
roughbarked said:
Anyway, I may try going for a swim in the local canal if this heat keeps up. Haven’t done that for at least 40 years, I’d reckon.
is it far?
JudgeMental said:
roughbarked said:
Anyway, I may try going for a swim in the local canal if this heat keeps up. Haven’t done that for at least 40 years, I’d reckon.
is it far?
hehe
I’m back inside. I did some woodstacking and weeding while I was outside. And tied up my most advanced tomato plants. Then I decided to get the takeaway to cook me an egg and bacon sammich for breakfast so I don’t need to eat much for the rest of the day. And I’ve caught up on almost all my internetting. I haven’t checked my emails yet.
I’ll find some cotton, wind a bobbin and get on with some sewing shortly.
JudgeMental said:
roughbarked said:
Anyway, I may try going for a swim in the local canal if this heat keeps up. Haven’t done that for at least 40 years, I’d reckon.
is it far?
Runs through the village. Roughly 500m by road to that bridge but I really can’t shortcut through the backyards of others. So by road it must be.
And the wind is starting to gust. Looks like it’s hitting the 50s already. And the temperature is taking its job seriously, rising fast, just passing 31 now. Half an hour ago it was 26.
JudgeMental said:
roughbarked said:
Anyway, I may try going for a swim in the local canal if this heat keeps up. Haven’t done that for at least 40 years, I’d reckon.
is it far?
For me and you it is, definitely.
Michael V said:
JudgeMental said:
roughbarked said:
Anyway, I may try going for a swim in the local canal if this heat keeps up. Haven’t done that for at least 40 years, I’d reckon.
is it far?
For me and you it is, definitely.
Well over a thousand klicks for you. For the judge? 3 hours over, 6 hours back.
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Peak Warming Man said:
JudgeMental said:
roughbarked said:
SCIENCE said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Don’t
why, is his local canal quite distant for others
It is a northern branch canal. There’s others that branch off the main but they are tens of km’s away. The risk at this bridge is the automatic regulators that change the flow and turbidity at their whim.
is it far?
hehe
Runs through the village. Roughly 500m by road to that bridge but I really can’t shortcut through the backyards of others. So by road it must be.
For me and you it is, definitely.
Well over a thousand klicks for you. For the judge? 3 hours over, 6 hours back.
well all right definitely it’s late
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
JudgeMental said:is it far?
For me and you it is, definitely.
Well over a thousand klicks for you. For the judge? 3 hours over, 6 hours back.
Far canal!
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:For me and you it is, definitely.
Well over a thousand klicks for you. For the judge? 3 hours over, 6 hours back.
Far canal!
It is rather isolated.
The Rev Dodgson said:
party_pants said:
Peak Warming Man said:Same here.
10/10 (predicted score)
about to start the quiz now…
A magnificent 20/100
I only gotted one wrong.
Mainland sister is back in hospital. But it’s the best place for her during this heat wave.
Bubblecar said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
party_pants said:10/10 (predicted score)
about to start the quiz now…
A magnificent 20/100
I only gotted one wrong.
Shakes head sadly.
Still, better than 10/10 ay?
The Rev Dodgson said:
Bubblecar said:
The Rev Dodgson said:A magnificent 20/100
I only gotted one wrong.
Shakes head sadly.
Still, better than 10/10 ay?
I don’t use margarine in my pies, so that was unlikely to happen.
Bubblecar said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Bubblecar said:I only gotted one wrong.
Shakes head sadly.
Still, better than 10/10 ay?
I don’t use margarine in my pies, so that was unlikely to happen.
I got that one wrong too. 9/10
Bubblecar said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Bubblecar said:I only gotted one wrong.
Shakes head sadly.
Still, better than 10/10 ay?
I don’t use margarine in my pies, so that was unlikely to happen.
I am a little puzzled as to why several people here seem to have such a comprehensive knowledge of pies.
Was it part of the curriculum back in school days?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-07/aavegotchi-artificial-intelligence-hallucinations-analysis/106169730
Hello
The Rev Dodgson said:
Bubblecar said:
The Rev Dodgson said:Shakes head sadly.
Still, better than 10/10 ay?
I don’t use margarine in my pies, so that was unlikely to happen.
I am a little puzzled as to why several people here seem to have such a comprehensive knowledge of pies.
Was it part of the curriculum back in school days?
Ever heard of Home Sciences?
The Rev Dodgson said:
Bubblecar said:
The Rev Dodgson said:Shakes head sadly.
Still, better than 10/10 ay?
I don’t use margarine in my pies, so that was unlikely to happen.
I am a little puzzled as to why several people here seem to have such a comprehensive knowledge of pies.
Was it part of the curriculum back in school days?
Divine Angel said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Bubblecar said:I don’t use margarine in my pies, so that was unlikely to happen.
I am a little puzzled as to why several people here seem to have such a comprehensive knowledge of pies.
Was it part of the curriculum back in school days?
Tbf a lot of them were common sense IMO. I thought everyone knew to use butter with pastry?
Butter yes, margarine no :)
And I don’t make my own puff pastry anyway (only shortcrust), I buy frozen sheets when needing puff.
roughbarked said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-07/aavegotchi-artificial-intelligence-hallucinations-analysis/106169730
It would actually make sense for an AI to spin bullshit.
It could do it with no sense of remorse or get burnout for saying the same non sensible answers.
Would work especially well for dubious products that don’t work and you don’t want to answer customers questions as you’re dishonest
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-07/childcare-data-breach-concerns-under-nsw-digital-hub/106184168
The Rev Dodgson said:
Bubblecar said:
The Rev Dodgson said:Shakes head sadly.
Still, better than 10/10 ay?
I don’t use margarine in my pies, so that was unlikely to happen.
I am a little puzzled as to why several people here seem to have such a comprehensive knowledge of pies.
Was it part of the curriculum back in school days?
I read a lot. Plus my daughter-in-law is a patisserie chef. A few guesses, common sense and a complete lack of aversion to choosing “margarine “ when my brain wanted to say BUTTER!
I did the pie quiz yesterday. Either I’m misremembering or they’ve changed the margarine answer because I remember choosing “butter”. Or maybe I just looked at the picture and chose it without reading “margarine”.
Divine Angel said:
I did the pie quiz yesterday. Either I’m misremembering or they’ve changed the margarine answer because I remember choosing “butter”. Or maybe I just looked at the picture and chose it without reading “margarine”.
When Butters dressed up a girl he was called Margarine
God bless Carrie Fisher
“Mike Todd took off in a private plane in a rainstorm, and the following morning Elizabeth was a widow. Well, naturally, my father flew to Elizabeth’s side, gradually making his way slowly to her front. He first dried her eyes with his handkerchief, then he consoled her with flowers, and he ultimately consoled her with his penis. Now this made marriage to my mother awkward, so he was gone within the week”Excerpt from
Wishful Drinking
Carrie Fisher
This material may be protected by copyright.
Cymek said:
roughbarked said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-07/aavegotchi-artificial-intelligence-hallucinations-analysis/106169730
It would actually make sense for an AI to spin bullshit.
It could do it with no sense of remorse or get burnout for saying the same non sensible answers.
Would work especially well for dubious products that don’t work and you don’t want to answer customers questions as you’re dishonest
read that, and listened
welcome the techno-fantasist overlords, they well drive you further into moral exhaustion, help the acceleration along
eventually AI will threaten to disconnect your internet, that alone will help you learn your place
you’ll be on your hands and knees begging to have your internet back
Divine Angel said:
God bless Carrie Fisher “Mike Todd took off in a private plane in a rainstorm, and the following morning Elizabeth was a widow. Well, naturally, my father flew to Elizabeth’s side, gradually making his way slowly to her front. He first dried her eyes with his handkerchief, then he consoled her with flowers, and he ultimately consoled her with his penis. Now this made marriage to my mother awkward, so he was gone within the week”Excerpt from
Wishful Drinking
Carrie Fisher
This material may be protected by copyright.
:)
The Rev Dodgson said:
Ian said:
Australian lamb adraised a smile or 2 :)
But according to:
https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/happiest-countries-in-the-world
Australia was No:9 in 2025 anyway.
(but looking at the map, Saudi Arabia a high happiness country? I think not.)
OK, learning another jig from the jig book before lunch, let’s go.
The Rev Dodgson said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Ian said:
Australian lamb adraised a smile or 2 :)
But according to:
https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/happiest-countries-in-the-worldAustralia was No:9 in 2025 anyway.
(but looking at the map, Saudi Arabia a high happiness country? I think not.)
Well not the women but they don’t count.
The Rev Dodgson said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Ian said:
Australian lamb adraised a smile or 2 :)
But according to:
https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/happiest-countries-in-the-worldAustralia was No:9 in 2025 anyway.
(but looking at the map, Saudi Arabia a high happiness country? I think not.)
World Happiness Report 2025
If you run a Facebook group with 100’s or 1000’s or members what point does asking them to say hello serve.
They say its to see who is active or not, but what difference does that make.
If you post an article its not like you have to individually send it out.
Time for read and siesta. A new Scientific American arrived in the mail this morning.
Cymek said:
If you run a Facebook group with 100’s or 1000’s or members what point does asking them to say hello serve.
They say its to see who is active or not, but what difference does that make.
If you post an article its not like you have to individually send it out.
Engagement is important so the algorithm shows it to all the members, and is a suggested group for everyone else. The more people who see it drives ad money for Zuck.
Divine Angel said:
Cymek said:
If you run a Facebook group with 100’s or 1000’s or members what point does asking them to say hello serve.
They say its to see who is active or not, but what difference does that make.
If you post an article its not like you have to individually send it out.Engagement is important so the algorithm shows it to all the members, and is a suggested group for everyone else. The more people who see it drives ad money for Zuck.
Thanks
I assumed it was something to do with money from ads
Now here’s a story you don’t read every day
roughbarked said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-07/childcare-data-breach-concerns-under-nsw-digital-hub/106184168
Just don’t go to child care sheesh…
roughbarked said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Bubblecar said:I don’t use margarine in my pies, so that was unlikely to happen.
I am a little puzzled as to why several people here seem to have such a comprehensive knowledge of pies.
Was it part of the curriculum back in school days?
Ever heard of Home Sciences?
we’ve heard of mag pies does that count
SCIENCE said:
roughbarked said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-07/childcare-data-breach-concerns-under-nsw-digital-hub/106184168
Just don’t go to child care sheesh…
Child care is having a crisis what with abuse and pedos and kids left on buses. A data breach is the least of your concerns!
Divine Angel said:
SCIENCE said:
roughbarked said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-07/childcare-data-breach-concerns-under-nsw-digital-hub/106184168
Just don’t go to child care sheesh…
Child care is having a crisis what with abuse and pedos and kids left on buses. A data breach is the least of your concerns!
yes but why focus on the paedophiles and abuse when you can get people’s attention with stories about the risk of data breach
Divine Angel said:
Now here’s a story you don’t read every day
Complete with errant apostrophe.
;)
Divine Angel said:
SCIENCE said:
roughbarked said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-07/childcare-data-breach-concerns-under-nsw-digital-hub/106184168
Just don’t go to child care sheesh…
Child care is having a crisis what with abuse and pedos and kids left on buses. A data breach is the least of your concerns!
The workers are underpaid for what they are required to do.
Turn caring of anyone into profit making you are asking for trouble in numerous forms.
SCIENCE said:
roughbarked said:
The Rev Dodgson said:I am a little puzzled as to why several people here seem to have such a comprehensive knowledge of pies.
Was it part of the curriculum back in school days?
Ever heard of Home Sciences?
we’ve heard of mag pies does that count
And also paleo mag pies.
Paleomagneticians love them.
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:
SCIENCE said:Just don’t go to child care sheesh…
Child care is having a crisis what with abuse and pedos and kids left on buses. A data breach is the least of your concerns!
yes but why focus on the paedophiles and abuse when you can get people’s attention with stories about the risk of data breach
One wonders if data breaches are well known but patching them is expensive or impossible without a complete rebuild also costing money.
So its ignored
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Now here’s a story you don’t read every day
Complete with errant apostrophe.
;)
Cheap 4wd for sale, assembly required, welding skills essential
May not look like photo on box
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:
SCIENCE said:Just don’t go to child care sheesh…
Child care is having a crisis what with abuse and pedos and kids left on buses. A data breach is the least of your concerns!
yes but why focus on the paedophiles and abuse when you can get people’s attention with stories about the risk of data breach
Breaking: NSW government bombs Tasmania and abducts Jeremy Rockliff…
Cymek said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Now here’s a story you don’t read every day
Complete with errant apostrophe.
;)
Cheap 4wd for sale, assembly required, welding skills essential
May not look like photo on box
Ha!
Divine Angel said:
Now here’s a story you don’t read every day
They haven’t said yet just what the Toyota had stolen from it?
furious said:
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:Child care is having a crisis what with abuse and pedos and kids left on buses. A data breach is the least of your concerns!
yes but why focus on the paedophiles and abuse when you can get people’s attention with stories about the risk of data breach
Breaking: NSW government bombs Tasmania and abducts Jeremy Rockliff…
Further news: Tasmania pays NSW govt to keep him.
lady mentioned this below so put it on, then she says no wonder there were riots
Stravinsky The Rite of Spring // London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Simon Rattle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkwqPJZe8ms
I mentioned this is probably being used for torture somewhere, just to stay compatible
I’m a bit more tolerant of this sort of thing than her, reminds me of some jazz
Back in here, ‘cos the art room’s getting too warm.
I’ve been dirtying toys, including further rusting of Mrs Bucket (the name I’ve given to that old Peckett).
I’ll have to print a pair of MRS BUCKET nameplates to stick on each side.
transition said:
lady mentioned this below so put it on, then she says no wonder there were riotsStravinsky The Rite of Spring // London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Simon Rattle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkwqPJZe8msI mentioned this is probably being used for torture somewhere, just to stay compatible
I’m a bit more tolerant of this sort of thing than her, reminds me of some jazz
and some education..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UKrmPoJv-k
Episode 10: The Rite of Spring by Igor Stravinsky
Classics Explained
get to The Firebird shortly
‘arvo,
It has met the projected maxim of 35 C in the Nation’s capital. In for a few more days pf 38C. Went for an early walk to the cafe this morning with Princess Cordelia. Task for today:
Clean inside window shutters – done
Next job – to put in an FOI for Dad’s military records. He was in the national service in the 50s. I know he went to Malaya with the Navy, and was in a war zone (He got a DVA Gold Card). But now, every time I mention a town in Australia or a country, Dad says he went there with the Navy. He was only in the Navy for 2 years. He got shirty when I told him he did not go to Korea during the war, as he was only 16 when the war ended. And I’m pretty sure he never went to Jindabyne with the Navy.
transition said:
lady mentioned this below so put it on, then she says no wonder there were riotsStravinsky The Rite of Spring // London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Simon Rattle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkwqPJZe8msI mentioned this is probably being used for torture somewhere, just to stay compatible
I’m a bit more tolerant of this sort of thing than her, reminds me of some jazz
I remember when I lived in Hobart in a conjoined townhouse, my neighbour would sometimes play country music far too loud, and I once fought back by playing The Rite of Spring back at them even louder.
Sarahs mum told me off for escalating the conflict.
Brindabellas said:
‘arvo,It has met the projected maxim of 35 C in the Nation’s capital. In for a few more days pf 38C. Went for an early walk to the cafe this morning with Princess Cordelia. Task for today:
Clean inside window shutters – done
Next job – to put in an FOI for Dad’s military records. He was in the national service in the 50s. I know he went to Malaya with the Navy, and was in a war zone (He got a DVA Gold Card). But now, every time I mention a town in Australia or a country, Dad says he went there with the Navy. He was only in the Navy for 2 years. He got shirty when I told him he did not go to Korea during the war, as he was only 16 when the war ended. And I’m pretty sure he never went to Jindabyne with the Navy.
Heh. Don’t mention Gallipoli!
transition said:
lady mentioned this below so put it on, then she says no wonder there were riotsStravinsky The Rite of Spring // London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Simon Rattle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkwqPJZe8msI mentioned this is probably being used for torture somewhere, just to stay compatible
I’m a bit more tolerant of this sort of thing than her, reminds me of some jazz
My son references Stravinsky in his Honour’s thesis on the use of synthetic scales in Jazz improvision.
Bubblecar said:
transition said:
lady mentioned this below so put it on, then she says no wonder there were riotsStravinsky The Rite of Spring // London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Simon Rattle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkwqPJZe8msI mentioned this is probably being used for torture somewhere, just to stay compatible
I’m a bit more tolerant of this sort of thing than her, reminds me of some jazz
I remember when I lived in Hobart in a conjoined townhouse, my neighbour would sometimes play country music far too loud, and I once fought back by playing The Rite of Spring back at them even louder.
Sarahs mum told me off for escalating the conflict.
I knew it, deep down you’re a maniacal escalationist.
Brindabellas said:
‘arvo,It has met the projected maxim of 35 C in the Nation’s capital. In for a few more days pf 38C. Went for an early walk to the cafe this morning with Princess Cordelia. Task for today:
Clean inside window shutters – done
Next job – to put in an FOI for Dad’s military records. He was in the national service in the 50s. I know he went to Malaya with the Navy, and was in a war zone (He got a DVA Gold Card). But now, every time I mention a town in Australia or a country, Dad says he went there with the Navy. He was only in the Navy for 2 years. He got shirty when I told him he did not go to Korea during the war, as he was only 16 when the war ended. And I’m pretty sure he never went to Jindabyne with the Navy.
:)
Bubblecar said:
Back in here, ‘cos the art room’s getting too warm.I’ve been dirtying toys, including further rusting of Mrs Bucket (the name I’ve given to that old Peckett).
I’ll have to print a pair of MRS BUCKET nameplates to stick on each side.
Are you going to put hand painted periwinkles on it?
Woodie said:
Bubblecar said:
Back in here, ‘cos the art room’s getting too warm.I’ve been dirtying toys, including further rusting of Mrs Bucket (the name I’ve given to that old Peckett).
I’ll have to print a pair of MRS BUCKET nameplates to stick on each side.
Are you going to put hand painted periwinkles on it?
Heh. They’d be a bit lost amongst the rust, muck and decay.
Brindabellas said:
‘arvo,It has met the projected maxim of 35 C in the Nation’s capital. In for a few more days pf 38C. Went for an early walk to the cafe this morning with Princess Cordelia. Task for today:
Clean inside window shutters – done
Next job – to put in an FOI for Dad’s military records. He was in the national service in the 50s. I know he went to Malaya with the Navy, and was in a war zone (He got a DVA Gold Card). But now, every time I mention a town in Australia or a country, Dad says he went there with the Navy. He was only in the Navy for 2 years. He got shirty when I told him he did not go to Korea during the war, as he was only 16 when the war ended. And I’m pretty sure he never went to Jindabyne with the Navy.
Sometimes I think, if they believe that sort of thing at their stage of life, then there is nothing wrong with letting them believe it.
Woodie said:
Brindabellas said:
‘arvo,It has met the projected maxim of 35 C in the Nation’s capital. In for a few more days pf 38C. Went for an early walk to the cafe this morning with Princess Cordelia. Task for today:
Clean inside window shutters – done
Next job – to put in an FOI for Dad’s military records. He was in the national service in the 50s. I know he went to Malaya with the Navy, and was in a war zone (He got a DVA Gold Card). But now, every time I mention a town in Australia or a country, Dad says he went there with the Navy. He was only in the Navy for 2 years. He got shirty when I told him he did not go to Korea during the war, as he was only 16 when the war ended. And I’m pretty sure he never went to Jindabyne with the Navy.
Sometimes I think, if they believe that sort of thing at their stage of life, then there is nothing wrong with letting them believe it.
I agree – and normally I do, but he told a visitor he was a POW during the Korean war…. And I’m interested in where he went – and I will then be able to discuss it with him. Like I’m doing with our family tree – asking about Christmas with his cousins – and found out that his Grandfather was in Whyalla for a while.- confirmed the info on Ancestry
Just for the record we
got some of these from ALDI and they’ve survived at least 1 hot sunny day so far.
Brindabellas said:
Woodie said:
Brindabellas said:
‘arvo,It has met the projected maxim of 35 C in the Nation’s capital. In for a few more days pf 38C. Went for an early walk to the cafe this morning with Princess Cordelia. Task for today:
Clean inside window shutters – done
Next job – to put in an FOI for Dad’s military records. He was in the national service in the 50s. I know he went to Malaya with the Navy, and was in a war zone (He got a DVA Gold Card). But now, every time I mention a town in Australia or a country, Dad says he went there with the Navy. He was only in the Navy for 2 years. He got shirty when I told him he did not go to Korea during the war, as he was only 16 when the war ended. And I’m pretty sure he never went to Jindabyne with the Navy.
Sometimes I think, if they believe that sort of thing at their stage of life, then there is nothing wrong with letting them believe it.
I agree – and normally I do, but he told a visitor he was a POW during the Korean war…. And I’m interested in where he went – and I will then be able to discuss it with him. Like I’m doing with our family tree – asking about Christmas with his cousins – and found out that his Grandfather was in Whyalla for a while.- confirmed the info on Ancestry
^ ^^
Michael V said:
AussieDJ said:
Michael V said:I haven’t been to a trivia night for probably a quarter of a century. I doubt I will ever go to one again.
:(
We could have a virtual pud …
:)
Set your calendars for Saturday night, ready for DA’s Saturday Night Trivia via virtual pud. Ten questions all about the week on the forum. It’s fun, it’s silly, it’s not meant to be taken seriously, it’s a small distraction from the shit storm we find ourselves embroiled in. BYO drinks and nibblies.
Brindabellas said:
Woodie said:
Brindabellas said:
‘arvo,It has met the projected maxim of 35 C in the Nation’s capital. In for a few more days pf 38C. Went for an early walk to the cafe this morning with Princess Cordelia. Task for today:
Clean inside window shutters – done
Next job – to put in an FOI for Dad’s military records. He was in the national service in the 50s. I know he went to Malaya with the Navy, and was in a war zone (He got a DVA Gold Card). But now, every time I mention a town in Australia or a country, Dad says he went there with the Navy. He was only in the Navy for 2 years. He got shirty when I told him he did not go to Korea during the war, as he was only 16 when the war ended. And I’m pretty sure he never went to Jindabyne with the Navy.
Sometimes I think, if they believe that sort of thing at their stage of life, then there is nothing wrong with letting them believe it.
I agree – and normally I do, but he told a visitor he was a POW during the Korean war…. And I’m interested in where he went – and I will then be able to discuss it with him. Like I’m doing with our family tree – asking about Christmas with his cousins – and found out that his Grandfather was in Whyalla for a while.- confirmed the info on Ancestry
Cool.
:)
transition said:
lady mentioned this below so put it on, then she says no wonder there were riotsStravinsky The Rite of Spring // London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Simon Rattle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkwqPJZe8msI mentioned this is probably being used for torture somewhere, just to stay compatible
I’m a bit more tolerant of this sort of thing than her, reminds me of some jazz
Sounds like something ABC Classic would play. “Let’s Kick the Cat Symphony”
SCIENCE said:
Just for the record we
got some of these from ALDI and they’ve survived at least 1 hot sunny day so far.
Good-oh.
:)
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
AussieDJ said:We could have a virtual pud …
:)
Set your calendars for Saturday night, ready for DA’s Saturday Night Trivia via virtual pud. Ten questions all about the week on the forum. It’s fun, it’s silly, it’s not meant to be taken seriously, it’s a small distraction from the shit storm we find ourselves embroiled in. BYO drinks and nibblies.
Yay!
Brindabellas said:
Woodie said:
Brindabellas said:
‘arvo,It has met the projected maxim of 35 C in the Nation’s capital. In for a few more days pf 38C. Went for an early walk to the cafe this morning with Princess Cordelia. Task for today:
Clean inside window shutters – done
Next job – to put in an FOI for Dad’s military records. He was in the national service in the 50s. I know he went to Malaya with the Navy, and was in a war zone (He got a DVA Gold Card). But now, every time I mention a town in Australia or a country, Dad says he went there with the Navy. He was only in the Navy for 2 years. He got shirty when I told him he did not go to Korea during the war, as he was only 16 when the war ended. And I’m pretty sure he never went to Jindabyne with the Navy.
Sometimes I think, if they believe that sort of thing at their stage of life, then there is nothing wrong with letting them believe it.
I agree – and normally I do, but he told a visitor he was a POW during the Korean war…. And I’m interested in where he went – and I will then be able to discuss it with him. Like I’m doing with our family tree – asking about Christmas with his cousins – and found out that his Grandfather was in Whyalla for a while.- confirmed the info on Ancestry
My grandfather was in the army during WWII, but didn’t do much. He was stationed north of Brisbane, around Nanango, to defend Brisbane should the Japanese come this far south. Until his death ten years ago, he constantly spoke about the war, including the price of bananas. Despite not doing much apart from war games and training, just the experience affected him immensely.
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
AussieDJ said:We could have a virtual pud …
:)
Set your calendars for Saturday night, ready for DA’s Saturday Night Trivia via virtual pud. Ten questions all about the week on the forum. It’s fun, it’s silly, it’s not meant to be taken seriously, it’s a small distraction from the shit storm we find ourselves embroiled in. BYO drinks and nibblies.
Will it be multiple choice?
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
AussieDJ said:We could have a virtual pud …
:)
Set your calendars for Saturday night, ready for DA’s Saturday Night Trivia via virtual pud. Ten questions all about the week on the forum. It’s fun, it’s silly, it’s not meant to be taken seriously, it’s a small distraction from the shit storm we find ourselves embroiled in. BYO drinks and nibblies.
so is this going on Discord or is that banned as well
The pits busy today. If you look closely you might see a D10 at the top of the lime sand.
Our village is full of smoke and on the TFS page there’s a SMOKE ALERT – Harrison Street, Campbell Town – Avoid smoke
No mention of fire.
But there is fire somewhat north of here.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said::)
Set your calendars for Saturday night, ready for DA’s Saturday Night Trivia via virtual pud. Ten questions all about the week on the forum. It’s fun, it’s silly, it’s not meant to be taken seriously, it’s a small distraction from the shit storm we find ourselves embroiled in. BYO drinks and nibblies.
Yay!
+1
Bubblecar said:
Our village is full of smoke and on the TFS page there’s a SMOKE ALERT – Harrison Street, Campbell Town – Avoid smokeNo mention of fire.
But there is fire somewhat north of here.
Can hear multiple sirens now.
Oooh! The cool change has arrived in Melbourne.
The temperature has dropped ).6 of a degree in the last 20 minutes.
AussieDJ said:
Oooh! The cool change has arrived in Melbourne.The temperature has dropped ).6 of a degree in the last 20 minutes.
That’s 0.6 of a degree ..
Filthy Mrs Bucket with pristine Lady Cornelia.
“I may be a bit grimy,” says Mrs Bucket, “but I’ve a got a bell and she hasn’t.”
Bubblecar said:
Filthy Mrs Bucket with pristine Lady Cornelia.“I may be a bit grimy,” says Mrs Bucket, “but I’ve a got a bell and she hasn’t.”
Nice
I thought it said Lady Cordelia ( my corgi’s name is Cordelia)
Bubblecar said:
Filthy Mrs Bucket with pristine Lady Cornelia.“I may be a bit grimy,” says Mrs Bucket, “but I’ve a got a bell and she hasn’t.”
TOOT!! 🚂
Well, we haven’t hit 40 degrees yet. It’s 39 at the back door. Much more comfortable inside where the aircon is working on the kitchen, the library, the loungeroom and the bedroom.
Helicopter overhead now, more sirens.
Bubblecar said:
Helicopter overhead now, more sirens.
…and there is an actual fire in this village, which is being attended to.
Bushfire Smoke Alert – Harrison Street, Campbell Town – Avoid smoke
This is a Smoke Alert message for Campbell Town – Avoid smoke.
There is a bushfire at Harrison Street, Campbell Town.
There is no threat to communities.
There is expected to be smoke, ash and embers from this fire visible around Campbell Town .
Two yellow helicopters are dropping water on a fire in this very village. I can see them from my front porch.
Bubblecar said:
Helicopter overhead now, more sirens.
Good luck and God speed stout yeoman.
Brindabellas said:
Woodie said:
Brindabellas said:
‘arvo,It has met the projected maxim of 35 C in the Nation’s capital. In for a few more days pf 38C. Went for an early walk to the cafe this morning with Princess Cordelia. Task for today:
Clean inside window shutters – done
Next job – to put in an FOI for Dad’s military records. He was in the national service in the 50s. I know he went to Malaya with the Navy, and was in a war zone (He got a DVA Gold Card). But now, every time I mention a town in Australia or a country, Dad says he went there with the Navy. He was only in the Navy for 2 years. He got shirty when I told him he did not go to Korea during the war, as he was only 16 when the war ended. And I’m pretty sure he never went to Jindabyne with the Navy.
Sometimes I think, if they believe that sort of thing at their stage of life, then there is nothing wrong with letting them believe it.
I agree – and normally I do, but he told a visitor he was a POW during the Korean war…. And I’m interested in where he went – and I will then be able to discuss it with him. Like I’m doing with our family tree – asking about Christmas with his cousins – and found out that his Grandfather was in Whyalla for a while.- confirmed the info on Ancestry
Brindabellas – do you know that you can search on the war memorial site. Or go to the war memorial (as you are in Canberra) and use the library there.
Bubblecar said:
Two yellow helicopters are dropping water on a fire in this very village. I can see them from my front porch.
Grab yer camera
Bubblecar said:
Two yellow helicopters are dropping water on a fire in this very village. I can see them from my front porch.
Bubblecar said:
Bubblecar said:
Two yellow helicopters are dropping water on a fire in this very village. I can see them from my front porch.
Hope they get it under control.
But do you have an exit plan if you need to?
The Rev Dodgson said:
Bubblecar said:
Bubblecar said:
Two yellow helicopters are dropping water on a fire in this very village. I can see them from my front porch.
Hope they get it under control.
But do you have an exit plan if you need to?
Nope. This is usually considered unlikely bushfire territory. Mostly farming land, more a grass fire hazard.
buffy said:
Brindabellas said:
Woodie said:Sometimes I think, if they believe that sort of thing at their stage of life, then there is nothing wrong with letting them believe it.
I agree – and normally I do, but he told a visitor he was a POW during the Korean war…. And I’m interested in where he went – and I will then be able to discuss it with him. Like I’m doing with our family tree – asking about Christmas with his cousins – and found out that his Grandfather was in Whyalla for a while.- confirmed the info on Ancestry
Brindabellas – do you know that you can search on the war memorial site. Or go to the war memorial (as you are in Canberra) and use the library there.
Although, I got better results just now by Googling a name. Here is Mr buffy’s Dad’s information at the virtual war memorial. It came up first on Google just with his name.
buffy said:
Brindabellas said:
Woodie said:Sometimes I think, if they believe that sort of thing at their stage of life, then there is nothing wrong with letting them believe it.
I agree – and normally I do, but he told a visitor he was a POW during the Korean war…. And I’m interested in where he went – and I will then be able to discuss it with him. Like I’m doing with our family tree – asking about Christmas with his cousins – and found out that his Grandfather was in Whyalla for a while.- confirmed the info on Ancestry
Brindabellas – do you know that you can search on the war memorial site. Or go to the war memorial (as you are in Canberra) and use the library there.
Bubblecar said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Bubblecar said:
Hope they get it under control.
But do you have an exit plan if you need to?
Nope. This is usually considered unlikely bushfire territory. Mostly farming land, more a grass fire hazard.
wags finger every one should have a bushfire plan. I remember Canberra’s 2003 fire very vividly – that was suburbs
Brindabellas said:
Bubblecar said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Hope they get it under control.
But do you have an exit plan if you need to?
Nope. This is usually considered unlikely bushfire territory. Mostly farming land, more a grass fire hazard.
wags finger every one should have a bushfire plan. I remember Canberra’s 2003 fire very vividly – that was suburbs
what about in
there
larry out there yapping blissfully, rolling in his favorite chair – again – woke me up with same earlier.
what to do, happy geriatric dogs, intolerable, bring back honest misery and suffering
and look my cup of tea landed, i’ve got this, should have no troubles drinking it myself
transition said:
larry out there yapping blissfully, rolling in his favorite chair – again – woke me up with same earlier.what to do, happy geriatric dogs, intolerable, bring back honest misery and suffering
and look my cup of tea landed, i’ve got this, should have no troubles drinking it myself
We make our dogs sit, wait and speak before they eat their dinner. Hei Long has reverted to a rather puppy sort of yip lately. Which is different from the “vooofff” he’s used for most of his life.
Choppers still dumping water, bucket after bucket.
buffy said:
transition said:
larry out there yapping blissfully, rolling in his favorite chair – again – woke me up with same earlier.what to do, happy geriatric dogs, intolerable, bring back honest misery and suffering
and look my cup of tea landed, i’ve got this, should have no troubles drinking it myself
We make our dogs sit, wait and speak before they eat their dinner. Hei Long has reverted to a rather puppy sort of yip lately. Which is different from the “vooofff” he’s used for most of his life.
one of them is going to shock you when they spit out an English word, you may not recover.
wonder if tried that on larry, what his first English word would be, need three lifetimes that dog would.
now, a husky-lab cross I could see them spitting out some English words.
i’m sensing some latent imperialism in self, fantasies about dogs speaking English
Bubblecar said:
Choppers still dumping water, bucket after bucket.
I assume they’re getting water from the river?
transition said:
buffy said:
transition said:
larry out there yapping blissfully, rolling in his favorite chair – again – woke me up with same earlier.what to do, happy geriatric dogs, intolerable, bring back honest misery and suffering
and look my cup of tea landed, i’ve got this, should have no troubles drinking it myself
We make our dogs sit, wait and speak before they eat their dinner. Hei Long has reverted to a rather puppy sort of yip lately. Which is different from the “vooofff” he’s used for most of his life.
one of them is going to shock you when they spit out an English word, you may not recover.
wonder if tried that on larry, what his first English word would be, need three lifetimes that dog would.
now, a husky-lab cross I could see them spitting out some English words.
i’m sensing some latent imperialism in self, fantasies about dogs speaking English
The cat once said “hello”
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
Choppers still dumping water, bucket after bucket.
I assume they’re getting water from the river?
Probably, somewhere around the water treatment plant where there’d be wider bits.
Divine Angel said:
transition said:
buffy said:We make our dogs sit, wait and speak before they eat their dinner. Hei Long has reverted to a rather puppy sort of yip lately. Which is different from the “vooofff” he’s used for most of his life.
one of them is going to shock you when they spit out an English word, you may not recover.
wonder if tried that on larry, what his first English word would be, need three lifetimes that dog would.
now, a husky-lab cross I could see them spitting out some English words.
i’m sensing some latent imperialism in self, fantasies about dogs speaking English
The cat once said “hello”
“how are you today?”
“I speak English very well”
“I learn it from a boook”
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
Choppers still dumping water, bucket after bucket.
I assume they’re getting water from the river?
Probably, somewhere around the water treatment plant where there’d be wider bits.
Arnie is probably yelling at someone to get to it.
The Rev Dodgson said:
Divine Angel said:
transition said:one of them is going to shock you when they spit out an English word, you may not recover.
wonder if tried that on larry, what his first English word would be, need three lifetimes that dog would.
now, a husky-lab cross I could see them spitting out some English words.
i’m sensing some latent imperialism in self, fantasies about dogs speaking English
The cat once said “hello”
“how are you today?”
“I speak English very well”
“I learn it from a boook”
Good old Manuel, mad old Major
Cymek said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Divine Angel said:The cat once said “hello”
“how are you today?”
“I speak English very well”
“I learn it from a boook”
Good old Manuel, mad old Major
The very one :)
Bubblecar said:
Bubblecar said:
Two yellow helicopters are dropping water on a fire in this very village. I can see them from my front porch.
Cool!
Brindabellas said:
Bubblecar said:
The Rev Dodgson said:Hope they get it under control.
But do you have an exit plan if you need to?
Nope. This is usually considered unlikely bushfire territory. Mostly farming land, more a grass fire hazard.
wags finger every one should have a bushfire plan. I remember Canberra’s 2003 fire very vividly – that was suburbs
I agree.
Temperature is now dropping. It was 35 when I went outside to put on sprinklers around 10 minutes ago. Now 32. It can keep coming down quite a bit more as far as I am concerned.
Fire now listed as “being controlled”. The choppers are no longer to be seen or heard.
Bubblecar said:
Fire now listed as “being controlled”. The choppers are no longer to be seen or heard.
Praise the Lord.
Bubblecar said:
Fire now listed as “being controlled”. The choppers are no longer to be seen or heard.
Phew.
offspring just saying was 50C at Penong, they just back from Cactus beach
Bubblecar said:
Fire now listed as “being controlled”. The choppers are no longer to be seen or heard.
They take the helicopters away also if some numpty sends up their drone to get a sticky beak…
transition said:
offspring just saying was 50C at Penong, they just back from Cactus beach
The Internet suggests that offspring may be exaggerating a little.
The Rev Dodgson said:
transition said:
offspring just saying was 50C at Penong, they just back from Cactus beach
The Internet suggests that offspring may be exaggerating a little.
4×4 outside temp indicator showed 50C out of Penong, way home, so road temperature
transition said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
transition said:
offspring just saying was 50C at Penong, they just back from Cactus beach
The Internet suggests that offspring may be exaggerating a little.
4×4 outside temp indicator showed 50C out of Penong, way home, so road temperature
Entirely plausible if it’s the road temperature :)
The Rev Dodgson said:
transition said:
The Rev Dodgson said:The Internet suggests that offspring may be exaggerating a little.
4×4 outside temp indicator showed 50C out of Penong, way home, so road temperature
Entirely plausible if it’s the road temperature :)
Sydney forecast is low 30’s for Thu Fri, then up to 42 on Sat.
The Rev Dodgson said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
transition said:4×4 outside temp indicator showed 50C out of Penong, way home, so road temperature
Entirely plausible if it’s the road temperature :)
Sydney forecast is low 30’s for Thu Fri, then up to 42 on Sat.
I’m glad I live in a place that never gets anywhere near that hot.
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
The Rev Dodgson said:Entirely plausible if it’s the road temperature :)
Sydney forecast is low 30’s for Thu Fri, then up to 42 on Sat.
I’m glad I live in a place that never gets anywhere near that hot.
+1
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:Sydney forecast is low 30’s for Thu Fri, then up to 42 on Sat.
I’m glad I live in a place that never gets anywhere near that hot.
+1
+2
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:I’m glad I live in a place that never gets anywhere near that hot.
+1
+2
IIRC, high 30’s used to be the upper limit.
Seems the climate is getting hotter for some reason.
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:I’m glad I live in a place that never gets anywhere near that hot.
+1
+2
I was once in Hobart on a 40 degree day. At least it felt like it. Looking at the figures at this website, I’d guess it was 2013.
There were some back there in the 1800s too.
The Rev Dodgson said:
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:+1
+2
IIRC, high 30’s used to be the upper limit.
Seems the climate is getting hotter for some reason.
Brisbane and environs is not called the Pearl of the South Specific foe nothing, with warm days and cooling evening sea breezes with erotic fragrances.
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
The Rev Dodgson said:Entirely plausible if it’s the road temperature :)
Sydney forecast is low 30’s for Thu Fri, then up to 42 on Sat.
I’m glad I live in a place that never gets anywhere near that hot.
You lived in Wagga Wagga for a while?
Peak Warming Man said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Bubblecar said:+2
IIRC, high 30’s used to be the upper limit.
Seems the climate is getting hotter for some reason.
Brisbane and environs is not called the Pearl of the South Specific foe nothing, with warm days and cooling evening sea breezes with erotic fragrances.
Exotic, exotic fragrances.
Just got an intense sun shower. Lasted for maybe 30 seconds, absolutely belted down. Then just stopped.
buffy said:
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:+1
+2
I was once in Hobart on a 40 degree day. At least it felt like it. Looking at the figures at this website, I’d guess it was 2013.
There were some back there in the 1800s too.
Has hapopened but it’s fairly freakish.
But anything past mid-20s is too hot and we always get a number of those each summer.
It is still 41 outside. 41.5 was the peak today.
This has just gone up on iNaturalist. The snake is probably a copperhead. I’m tempted to make a comment along the lines of…have you still got a cat?
The Rev Dodgson said:
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:+1
+2
IIRC, high 30’s used to be the upper limit.
Seems the climate is getting hotter for some reason.
I wonder whether it can be quantified?
Peak Warming Man said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Bubblecar said:+2
IIRC, high 30’s used to be the upper limit.
Seems the climate is getting hotter for some reason.
Brisbane and environs is not called the Pearl of the South Specific foe nothing, with warm days and cooling evening sea breezes with erotic fragrances.
What sort of smells?
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:Sydney forecast is low 30’s for Thu Fri, then up to 42 on Sat.
I’m glad I live in a place that never gets anywhere near that hot.
You lived in Wagga Wagga for a while?
Yes. And Walgett.
Peak Warming Man said:
Peak Warming Man said:
The Rev Dodgson said:IIRC, high 30’s used to be the upper limit.
Seems the climate is getting hotter for some reason.
Brisbane and environs is not called the Pearl of the South Specific foe nothing, with warm days and cooling evening sea breezes with erotic fragrances.
Exotic, exotic fragrances.
I see. Freudian slip?
Divine Angel said:
Just got an intense sun shower. Lasted for maybe 30 seconds, absolutely belted down. Then just stopped.
Nice.
:)
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:I’m glad I live in a place that never gets anywhere near that hot.
You lived in Wagga Wagga for a while?
Yes. And Walgett.
Did you meet Betty ?
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:I’m glad I live in a place that never gets anywhere near that hot.
You lived in Wagga Wagga for a while?
Yes. And Walgett.
Were there any stones?
Cymek said:
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:You lived in Wagga Wagga for a while?
Yes. And Walgett.
Did you meet Betty ?
Betty? Betty who?
btm said:
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:You lived in Wagga Wagga for a while?
Yes. And Walgett.
Were there any stones?
:)
——————————-
There were, but they’d been carted in from Cumborah (70-or so km away) to gravel some of the roads in town.
There weren’t any stones there originally.
Michael V said:
Cymek said:
Michael V said:Yes. And Walgett.
Did you meet Betty ?
Betty? Betty who?
However:
I did meet the future Mrs V there. Who is not named Betty.
:)
Michael V said:
Michael V said:
Cymek said:Did you meet Betty ?
Betty? Betty who?
However:
I did meet the future Mrs V there. Who is not named Betty.
:)
Betty from Hey Dad was from Walgett
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:I’m glad I live in a place that never gets anywhere near that hot.
You lived in Wagga Wagga for a while?
Yes. And Walgett.
Both can get hot. So you are no stranger to the dry heat.
Cymek said:
Michael V said:
Michael V said:Betty? Betty who?
However:
I did meet the future Mrs V there. Who is not named Betty.
:)
Betty from Hey Dad was from Walgett
Nope. Never met her there.
My sister watched Bugonia and had one thing to say about it:
WTF?
It’s like she’s never watched a Yorgos Lanthimos movie before. His stuff is always bonkers.
Divine Angel said:
My sister watched Bugonia and had one thing to say about it:WTF?
It’s like she’s never watched a Yorgos Lanthimos movie before. His stuff is always bonkers.
I flicked through it, yeah it’s weird.
I do like the alien apparel at the end though, I could see myself in a huge knitted overall like that.
Spiny Norman said:
Divine Angel said:
My sister watched Bugonia and had one thing to say about it:WTF?
It’s like she’s never watched a Yorgos Lanthimos movie before. His stuff is always bonkers.
I flicked through it, yeah it’s weird.
I do like the alien apparel at the end though, I could see myself in a huge knitted overall like that.
It’s still 27 degrees at the back door. The aircon can stay on for a bit. Forecast to drop to 17 overnight, so we will be able to open up the house at some point for some new air and coolth.
Heat is Australia’s ‘silent killer’. Here are the symptoms to watch out for
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/07/extreme-heat-symptoms-heatstroke-exhaustion-australia
Michael V said:
btm said:
Michael V said:Yes. And Walgett.
Were there any stones?
:)
——————————-
There were, but they’d been carted in from Cumborah (70-or so km away) to gravel some of the roads in town.
…
The poem says 50 miles.
I’m off to solve today’s Guardian cryptic crossword, but not while juggling it.
Who remembers spelling bees.
It was big in the US and here in the 50’s and 60’s.
It was on the Radio and TV (not so much) back then
Cymek said:
Michael V said:
Michael V said:Betty? Betty who?
However:
I did meet the future Mrs V there. Who is not named Betty.
:)
Betty from Hey Dad was from Walgett
Ah. I see.
btm said:
Michael V said:
btm said:Were there any stones?
:)
——————————-
There were, but they’d been carted in from Cumborah (70-or so km away) to gravel some of the roads in town.
…The poem says 50 miles.
Poetic licence…
Peak Warming Man said:
Who remembers spelling bees.
It was big in the US and here in the 50’s and 60’s.
It was on the Radio and TV (not so much) back then
There’s been one on the ABC TV recently. Some Kiwi who thinks he is funny hosts it.
btm said:
Michael V said:
btm said:Were there any stones?
:)
——————————-
There were, but they’d been carted in from Cumborah (70-or so km away) to gravel some of the roads in town.
…The poem says 50 miles.
I’ve been to Cumborah.
When i went there it consisted of, as i recall, an abandoned BP srvice station.
Peak Warming Man said:
Who remembers spelling bees.
Yeah, I do. It was spelled B E E S.
I made it to the first grade, but failed plasticine. :(
In my defence, I didn’t eat the crayons.
Good morning everybody.
21.5° C, 73% RH, mostly cloudy. Light to gentle breezes. Forecast is a top of 28° C and a shower or two.
Sleep is not being my friend tonight. I’ve been up for an hour and a bit, and awake for much, much longer. I think I can hear the washing up calling.
Anyway, the window work was finished yesterday, but, whilst it slides smoothly it is much stiffer than I expected. Perhaps I fluffed up the brush-seals when I cleaned them. Still, there are much stiffer windows in the house, so I’m not concerned. I still have a bit of wall and a bit of floor to clean before I replace a power board with a newer, and easier to use one. Perhaps I should wall-mount it. After that, I can wheel back the vintage wooden serving trolley (now used for storing glasses and a vintage Japanese tea set) to its rightful place.
I am getting tired again, so I might ignore the plaintive calls from the kitchen.
Mind you, I think a cold drink might be in order.
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 22 degrees at the back door. We’ve had the aircon on all night. We are forecast a partly cloudy 30 degrees, but tonight’s low is forecast for 14 and then we go down into single figures overnight and low twenties in the daytime for a few days. No rain in sight.
I haven’t got any particular plans for today.
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Who remembers spelling bees.
It was big in the US and here in the 50’s and 60’s.
It was on the Radio and TV (not so much) back then
There’s been one on the ABC TV recently. Some Kiwi who thinks he is funny hosts it.
No no, he’s a skilled actor pretending to be an annoying git who thinks he’s funny.
Top of 29 with right now being the best chance for rain., then practically no chance for the rest of the day.
buffy said:
It’s still 27 degrees at the back door. The aircon can stay on for a bit. Forecast to drop to 17 overnight, so we will be able to open up the house at some point for some new air and coolth.
It is that temperature inside the house this morning. I didn’t have the aircon on after 2 am.
In most cases, I knew the year of one, and guessed the other. I didn’t realise Challenger and Chernobyl were so close though.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-08/abc-timelines-quiz/106206510
Divine Angel said:
In most cases, I knew the year of one, and guessed the other. I didn’t realise Challenger and Chernobyl were so close though.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-08/abc-timelines-quiz/106206510
A very average 5/10.
The Rev Dodgson said:
Divine Angel said:
In most cases, I knew the year of one, and guessed the other. I didn’t realise Challenger and Chernobyl were so close though.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-08/abc-timelines-quiz/106206510
A very average 5/10.
7/10 here.
For those who were interested in my swimming spot a far canal. Here is what was behind me in that other photo.
The Rev Dodgson said:
Divine Angel said:
In most cases, I knew the year of one, and guessed the other. I didn’t realise Challenger and Chernobyl were so close though.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-08/abc-timelines-quiz/106206510
A very average 5/10.
6/10
Over.
buffy said:
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 22 degrees at the back door. We’ve had the aircon on all night. We are forecast a partly cloudy 30 degrees, but tonight’s low is forecast for 14 and then we go down into single figures overnight and low twenties in the daytime for a few days. No rain in sight.I haven’t got any particular plans for today.
And shortly after I posted the wind moved to the South and the temperature dropped to about 17 degrees. So I’ve been outside ripping spent sweet pea plants off the fence and dead heading a rose on the same fence. Now I need to get either Mr buffy or a pair of multigrips to turn on a tap that hasn’t been used for months and months.
But first I’ll eat a couple of toasted crumpets for second breakfast. I et a small bowl of cornflakes earlier.
Is house water pressure controlled by the council or is there something on the house side that controls pressure?
Peak Warming Man said:
Is house water pressure controlled by the council or is there something on the house side that controls pressure?
yes
Peak Warming Man said:
Is house water pressure controlled by the council or is there something on the house side that controls pressure?
My pressure is always good as there’s a fire hydrant on my front lawn. It’s not been used since I’ve been here, but I imagine my pressure would drop to approximately “fuck all” should the need arise for it to be used. Occasionally someone comes out to check it, clean it out, etc.
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Who remembers spelling bees.
It was big in the US and here in the 50’s and 60’s.
It was on the Radio and TV (not so much) back then
There’s been one on the ABC TV recently. Some Kiwi who thinks he is funny hosts it.
No no, he’s a skilled actor pretending to be an annoying git who thinks he’s funny.
Riiight.
Peak Warming Man said:
Is house water pressure controlled by the council or is there something on the house side that controls pressure?
controlled by the water board. residents might have a control device if it is ascertained that the pressure delivered to that locale is too high, but probably not.
Peak Warming Man said:
Is house water pressure controlled by the council or is there something on the house side that controls pressure?
There may be a pressure reduction device on your side of the meter. We have one here, but we didn’t have one in Brisbane nor Armidale.
Why do you ask?
Peak Warming Man said:
Who remembers spelling bees.
It was big in the US and here in the 50’s and 60’s.
It was on the Radio and TV (not so much) back then
There was a national spelling bee of competing schoolkids, The Great Australian Spelling Bee, which went for two seasons and is still available on YouTube.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Australian_Spelling_Bee
JudgeMental said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Is house water pressure controlled by the council or is there something on the house side that controls pressure?
controlled by the water board. residents might have a control device if it is ascertained that the pressure delivered to that locale is too high, but probably not.
Ta, my water pressure is sky high, it blew out my old water heater.
Peak Warming Man said:
JudgeMental said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Is house water pressure controlled by the council or is there something on the house side that controls pressure?
controlled by the water board. residents might have a control device if it is ascertained that the pressure delivered to that locale is too high, but probably not.
Ta, my water pressure is sky high, it blew out my old water heater.
There’s usually a tap at the meter to turn water on or off. Maybe if you turn that down a bit the pressure will drop.
It’s Elvis’s 91st birthday today.
Top of 31 expected here today, possible thunderstorm later. Back down to 24 tomorrow with showers increasing.
Doing what I can with music etc today while trying to keep cool.
Bubblecar said:
It’s Elvis’s 91st birthday today.
I didn’t think he would make it past 42.
Peak Warming Man said:
JudgeMental said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Is house water pressure controlled by the council or is there something on the house side that controls pressure?
controlled by the water board. residents might have a control device if it is ascertained that the pressure delivered to that locale is too high, but probably not.
Ta, my water pressure is sky high, it blew out my old water heater.
Mine is here to reduce that risk on the solar hot water system. IIRC it’s 450 kpa.
You should be able to claim it on insurance.
Peak Warming Man said:
Bubblecar said:
It’s Elvis’s 91st birthday today.I didn’t think he would make it past 42.
LOL
Morning – Another scorcher in the Nation’s Capital.
Princess Cordelia didn’t get her walk this morning – too hot.
going to see Dad at lunch, to make sure he is wearing appropriate clothes and has the air conditioning on.
May go to the Portrait Gallery after lunch -too hot to do much else.
I’ve read fifteen of these. I’ve tried to get through LOTR but just can’t get there. Read The Hobbit though.
Brindabellas said:
Morning – Another scorcher in the Nation’s Capital.Princess Cordelia didn’t get her walk this morning – too hot.
going to see Dad at lunch, to make sure he is wearing appropriate clothes and has the air conditioning on.
May go to the Portrait Gallery after lunch -too hot to do much else.
Keep cool.
:)
Divine Angel said:
I’ve read fifteen of these. I’ve tried to get through LOTR but just can’t get there. Read The Hobbit though.
Eleven for me.
I also couldn’t get through LOTR.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
I’ve read fifteen of these. I’ve tried to get through LOTR but just can’t get there. Read The Hobbit though.
Eleven for me.
I also couldn’t get through LOTR.
Read LOTR but couldn’t get into The Hobbit.
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
I’ve read fifteen of these. I’ve tried to get through LOTR but just can’t get there. Read The Hobbit though.
Eleven for me.
I also couldn’t get through LOTR.
Read LOTR but couldn’t get into The Hobbit.
2. LOTR, The Hobbit
Lol
Peak Warming Man said:
JudgeMental said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Is house water pressure controlled by the council or is there something on the house side that controls pressure?
controlled by the water board. residents might have a control device if it is ascertained that the pressure delivered to that locale is too high, but probably not.
Ta, my water pressure is sky high, it blew out my old water heater.
AFAIK it’s all gravity. In Melbourne at least high altitude areas in the metropolitan area have huge water tanks to supply water to surround areas. I know of these tanks in Surrey Hills, Keilor Heights and Reservoir. I may be wrong.
Greetings
https://youtu.be/dzjejXOUwxM?si=Svc5sy_hlCUhzDq1
Jago Hazzard
The wrong kind of snow
Canada has just broken a world record in nuclear fusion, and the number of neutrons has put the entire energy industry on alert
https://www.ecoticias.com/en/canada-has-just-broken-a-world-record-in-nuclear-fusion-and-the-number-of-neutrons-has-put-the-entire-energy-industry-on-alert/25285/
Witty Rejoinder said:
Canada has just broken a world record in nuclear fusion, and the number of neutrons has put the entire energy industry on alerthttps://www.ecoticias.com/en/canada-has-just-broken-a-world-record-in-nuclear-fusion-and-the-number-of-neutrons-has-put-the-entire-energy-industry-on-alert/25285/
The LHC stuck us on this timeline, maybe an excess of neutrons will shove us back to the correct one 👍🏼
dv said:
https://youtu.be/dzjejXOUwxM?si=Svc5sy_hlCUhzDq1Jago Hazzard
The wrong kind of snow
the yellow kind?
Witty Rejoinder said:
Canada has just broken a world record in nuclear fusion, and the number of neutrons has put the entire energy industry on alerthttps://www.ecoticias.com/en/canada-has-just-broken-a-world-record-in-nuclear-fusion-and-the-number-of-neutrons-has-put-the-entire-energy-industry-on-alert/25285/
Interesting
Fusion research is impressive with what they achieve
I’m back again for a few minutes. I’ve been sorting out stuff in the garden but now the temperature is climbing again. It was nice to have a couple of hours in the mid to high teens.
Cymek said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Canada has just broken a world record in nuclear fusion, and the number of neutrons has put the entire energy industry on alerthttps://www.ecoticias.com/en/canada-has-just-broken-a-world-record-in-nuclear-fusion-and-the-number-of-neutrons-has-put-the-entire-energy-industry-on-alert/25285/
Interesting
Fusion research is impressive with what they achieve
Definitely. It’s also interesting that it doesn’t all seem to be about using tokamaks any more either
Witty Rejoinder said:
Cymek said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Canada has just broken a world record in nuclear fusion, and the number of neutrons has put the entire energy industry on alerthttps://www.ecoticias.com/en/canada-has-just-broken-a-world-record-in-nuclear-fusion-and-the-number-of-neutrons-has-put-the-entire-energy-industry-on-alert/25285/
Interesting
Fusion research is impressive with what they achieve
Definitely. It’s also interesting that it doesn’t all seem to be about using tokamaks any more either
Yes, seems perhaps a few different designs could work.
SCIENCE said:
Well that didn’t quite go for them how it was advertised in the movies and online games, did it.
SCIENCE said:
Survivors?
Michael V said:
SCIENCE said:
Survivors?
possibly hit a tree a ripped front-end out, then remainder flipped a bit and landed on the fence
whatever, you can say some kenetic energy was dissipated, .5M x (V^2) did its magic
I bet the steering wheel was non-responsive after the front wheels were ripped off, just a hunch.
Michael V said:
SCIENCE said:
Survivors?
Yes, not badly hurt. May have learnt some physics by osmosis.
SCIENCE said:
To be fair, unless one was operating the pedals, while the other steered, then only one teenage boy drove the car into the fence…
Peak Warming Man said:
Is house water pressure controlled by the council or is there something on the house side that controls pressure?
The pressure is conttroled by the council.
Just lovely!
SCIENCE said:
Someone hasn’t taught them how to reverse park.
transition said:
Michael V said:
SCIENCE said:
Survivors?
possibly hit a tree a ripped front-end out, then remainder flipped a bit and landed on the fence
whatever, you can say some kenetic energy was dissipated, .5M x (V^2) did its magic
I bet the steering wheel was non-responsive after the front wheels were ripped off, just a hunch.
:)
Spiny Norman said:
Just lovely!
Good news.
Time for reading and a siesta now.
Spiny Norman said:
Just lovely!
Nice work.
I’m hoping someone can do an alternate internet with no AI. I’d subscribe to that.
ruby said:
Spiny Norman said:
Just lovely!
Nice work.
I’m hoping someone can do an alternate internet with no AI. I’d subscribe to that.
‘twould be good but I fear we are too late off the mark.
Well I had my first shot for osteoporosis.
Did a bit of shopping.
it is 42˚ out.
New chair delivered yesterday, 2 naps in it on day 1.
My back feels a bit better, especially my right hip…it’s been a source of pain off and on since I was a teenager.
The news overnight about the shooting in Minneapolis, faaarken hell 😠 😡
Then reading the regime’s defence of it…omfg!!
I can’t cope with this horror.
Spiny Norman said:
Just lovely!
:)
ruby said:
Spiny Norman said:
Just lovely!
Nice work.
I’m hoping someone can do an alternate internet with no AI. I’d subscribe to that.
Me too.
And an alternative world without all the haters.
Michael V said:
ruby said:
Spiny Norman said:
Just lovely!
Nice work.
I’m hoping someone can do an alternate internet with no AI. I’d subscribe to that.
Me too.
And an alternative world without all the haters.
Oh yes please.
kii said:
New chair delivered yesterday, 2 naps in it on day 1.
My back feels a bit better, especially my right hip…it’s been a source of pain off and on since I was a teenager.The news overnight about the shooting in Minneapolis, faaarken hell 😠 😡
Then reading the regime’s defence of it…omfg!!
I can’t cope with this horror.
Mrs V’s good friend lives near there (St Pauls). She visited us recently.
Spiny Norman said:
Michael V said:
ruby said:Nice work.
I’m hoping someone can do an alternate internet with no AI. I’d subscribe to that.
Me too.
And an alternative world without all the haters.
Oh yes please.
Michael V said:
ruby said:
Spiny Norman said:
Just lovely!
Nice work.
I’m hoping someone can do an alternate internet with no AI. I’d subscribe to that.
Me too.
And an alternative world without all the haters.
That would be most welcome as well.
Sign me up for that one too.
A lot of washing requires folding. Another 2 loads to be put through the machine. Another load needs to be taken out of the dryer.
My room needs to be reorganised to accommodate The Chair.
Suitcases….fucking suitcases EVERYWHERE!!
Last night’s baking dish is soaking, I should do something about that.
Executive dysfunction is 8n full swing.
So…I’ll watch another episode of All Creatures Great and Small. WWII has started, seems appropriate for today’s current events.
kii said:
A lot of washing requires folding. Another 2 loads to be put through the machine. Another load needs to be taken out of the dryer.
My room needs to be reorganised to accommodate The Chair.
Suitcases….fucking suitcases EVERYWHERE!!
Last night’s baking dish is soaking, I should do something about that.
Executive dysfunction is 8n full swing.
So…I’ll watch another episode of All Creatures Great and Small. WWII has started, seems appropriate for today’s current events.
The new series ?
Spiny Norman said:
Michael V said:
ruby said:Nice work.
I’m hoping someone can do an alternate internet with no AI. I’d subscribe to that.
Me too.
And an alternative world without all the haters.
Oh yes please.
hear hear.
roughbarked said:
ruby said:
Divine Angel said:
Spiny Norman said:
Michael V said:
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
ruby said:
roughbarked said:
Spiny Norman said:
Just lovely!
Good news.
Nice work.
I’m hoping someone can do an alternate internet with no AI. I’d subscribe to that.
‘twould be good but I fear we are too late off the mark.
:)
Me too.
And an alternative world without all the haters.
Oh yes please.
I know another MAGA is about to be born 😒 Someone I know through writing is a hardcore MAGA. I thought I’d stopped following her social media but I’d only removed her personal pages, not her writing profiles (where she doesn’t mention her worldviews). She’s just posted a baby announcement 😩 That poor kid.
That would be most welcome as well.
Sign me up for that one too.
hear hear.
that said we thought 爱 was around long before internet, indeed, builds much of the foundation of internet
SCIENCE said:
roughbarked said:
ruby said:
That would be most welcome as well.
Sign me up for that one too.
hear hear.
that said we thought 爱 was around long before internet, indeed, builds much of the foundation of internet
I feel it in my fingers, I feel it in my toes…
But we are into the 2nd week of 2026, and I have work to do.
Two bucks?! Buy a handful and send ‘em to Pauline Hanson
Divine Angel said:
Two bucks?! Buy a handful and send ‘em to Pauline Hanson
from where
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:
Two bucks?! Buy a handful and send ‘em to Pauline Hanson
from where
Shein.
The best part about browsing Shein and Temu is the AI.
Divine Angel said:
Two bucks?! Buy a handful and send ‘em to Pauline Hanson
LOL
I hope you do!
:)
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Two bucks?! Buy a handful and send ‘em to Pauline Hanson
LOL
I hope you do!
:)
The valid point is identity and that can be done in a respectful manner
roughbarked said:
EEK! hot enough here – got to 39.C only went out to see Dad at lunch.
Brindabellas said:
roughbarked said:
EEK! hot enough here – got to 39.C only went out to see Dad at lunch.
We didn’t get to 30 today, which was nice. No aircon, just coolth-catching this morning, closed up the house around 9.00am or a bit later, then used overhead fans and a pedestal fan. And minimal clothing. I’d better put the bore to work on my garden. We’ve had no rain at all for about two and a half weeks now and before that another three and a half weeks or so. The paddocks are drying out and so is my veggie patch.
Brindabellas said:
roughbarked said:
EEK! hot enough here – got to 39.C only went out to see Dad at lunch.
Brindabellas said:
roughbarked said:
EEK! hot enough here – got to 39.C only went out to see Dad at lunch.
How’s your Dad handling it?
Divine Angel said:
Two bucks?! Buy a handful and send ‘em to Pauline Hanson
What a stupid and disrespectful thing to joke about.
roughbarked said:
Brindabellas said:
roughbarked said:
EEK! hot enough here – got to 39.C only went out to see Dad at lunch.
Thankfully cooling off a bit on the weekend
kii said:
Divine Angel said:
Two bucks?! Buy a handful and send ‘em to Pauline Hanson
What a stupid and disrespectful thing to joke about.
agreed Pauline Hanson does need to be reminded that her joking about it was stupid and disrespectful
An interesting car design…
fsm said:
An interesting car design…
Has the taint of AI?
roughbarked said:
fsm said:
An interesting car design…
Has the taint of AI?
The car moved while the google maps car was taking the photo
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
fsm said:
An interesting car design…
Has the taint of AI?
The car moved while the google maps car was taking the photo
Sounds possible.
Looks like it is going to be a long summer night. 
roughbarked said:
Looks like it is going to be a long summer night.
Unbearable, at least without heavy duty A/C.
Probably about 26 – 27 here, down from 30 or so. 12 minimum overnight and a sensible 24 tomorrow.
Week ahead for here
Bubblecar said:
roughbarked said:
Looks like it is going to be a long summer night.
Unbearable, at least without heavy duty A/C.
Probably about 26 – 27 here, down from 30 or so. 12 minimum overnight and a sensible 24 tomorrow.
By maybe 2AM it will get down to 33°C. According to BOM.
Divine Angel said:
Week ahead for here
Sounds refreshing.
Divine Angel said:
Week ahead for here
The Pearl of the South Specific.
Peak Warming Man said:
Divine Angel said:
Week ahead for here
The Pearl of the South Specific.
Except when it floods.
Michael V said:
Brindabellas said:
roughbarked said:
EEK! hot enough here – got to 39.C only went out to see Dad at lunch.
How’s your Dad handling it?
The air conditioner in his room is good. Cant get him to go anywhere, regardless of the weather
Mr Mutant has an upcoming work conference in Svarlbard in late April. Twenty four hour sunlight and average top temperatures of -9.
Divine Angel said:
Mr Mutant has an upcoming work conference in Svarlbard in late April. Twenty four hour sunlight and average top temperatures of -9.
Tell him to take a cardigan.
Divine Angel said:
Mr Mutant has an upcoming work conference in Svarlbard in late April. Twenty four hour sunlight and average top temperatures of -9.
My son visits there as part of his job. Commutes from Stavanger.
Peak Warming Man said:
Divine Angel said:
Mr Mutant has an upcoming work conference in Svarlbard in late April. Twenty four hour sunlight and average top temperatures of -9.
Tell him to take a cardigan.
and Polar Bear repellant.
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Mr Mutant has an upcoming work conference in Svarlbard in late April. Twenty four hour sunlight and average top temperatures of -9.
My son visits there as part of his job. Commutes from Stavanger.
Huh, how bout that? What does he do?
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Mr Mutant has an upcoming work conference in Svarlbard in late April. Twenty four hour sunlight and average top temperatures of -9.
My son visits there as part of his job. Commutes from Stavanger.
Huh, how bout that? What does he do?
Computers IT Telecom all that sort of stuff.
Brindabellas said:
Michael V said:
Brindabellas said:EEK! hot enough here – got to 39.C only went out to see Dad at lunch.
How’s your Dad handling it?
The air conditioner in his room is good. Cant get him to go anywhere, regardless of the weather
Good that he’s got the air conditioning.
Divine Angel said:
Mr Mutant has an upcoming work conference in Svarlbard in late April. Twenty four hour sunlight and average top temperatures of -9.
Gotta love work junkets.
:)
Michael V said:
Brindabellas said:
Michael V said:How’s your Dad handling it?
The air conditioner in his room is good. Cant get him to go anywhere, regardless of the weather
Good that he’s got the air conditioning.
vital stuff.
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Mr Mutant has an upcoming work conference in Svarlbard in late April. Twenty four hour sunlight and average top temperatures of -9.
My son visits there as part of his job. Commutes from Stavanger.
I have some memories of Stavanger.
And in my family news, my youngest brother (5 years my junior) has now retired. So three of us are retired. My sister (she is 3 years younger than me) who is the special needs teacher in Texas is still working. My brother says he is going to visit my other brother in Hobart, and us in Western Victoria, but “Sorry, B, not going to America in the current situation”.
fsm said:
An interesting car design…
I’ve seen a similar one on Google in Red Hill, Qld.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Mr Mutant has an upcoming work conference in Svarlbard in late April. Twenty four hour sunlight and average top temperatures of -9.
Gotta love work junkets.
:)
That’s a long way North!
What is he doing there?
Oddly specific.
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Mr Mutant has an upcoming work conference in Svarlbard in late April. Twenty four hour sunlight and average top temperatures of -9.
Gotta love work junkets.
:)
That’s a long way North!
What is he doing there?
He secretly works for a Bond villain who has an underground lair and data mine there. Nice and cold for the servers…
Spiny Norman said:
Oddly specific.
Conversion oddity? Roughly, but not quite, 15 km/h…
furious said:
Spiny Norman said:
Oddly specific.
Conversion oddity? Roughly, but not quite, 15 km/h…
Using 1.6 km/mile you get 15 kph = 9.375 mph.
Astronomers on ‘Cloud-9’ After Discovering First-of-Its-Kind Space Object
https://www.newsweek.com/dark-matter-cloud-9-nasa-astronomers-discover-unique-space-object-11315442
‘Green Arabia’: Saudi Arabia’s vast deserts were once rivers, lakes and grasslands, studies show
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/green-arabia-saudi-arabias-vast-deserts-were-once-rivers-lakes-and-grasslands-studies-show/amp_articleshow/126384661.cms
Just got home and trying to sort out emails.
Got one with a QR code in it, and no matter how hard I try, I can’t get it to open the link.
It’s a computer code, sent in computer language, to another computer, and it may as well be in startrekian.
How the fuck do I get my computer to recognise a QR code?
Kingy said:
Just got home and trying to sort out emails.Got one with a QR code in it, and no matter how hard I try, I can’t get it to open the link.
It’s a computer code, sent in computer language, to another computer, and it may as well be in startrekian.
How the fuck do I get my computer to recognise a QR code?
Don’t you need to use your smartphone to scan/read it?
Kingy said:
Just got home and trying to sort out emails.Got one with a QR code in it, and no matter how hard I try, I can’t get it to open the link.
It’s a computer code, sent in computer language, to another computer, and it may as well be in startrekian.
How the fuck do I get my computer to recognise a QR code?
Dunno, I’ve never done it but AI says
To get your computer to recognize a QR code, use your webcam with the built-in Camera app (Windows) or third-party apps, or scan a saved image/screenshot by uploading it to an online scanner (like ScanQR.org) or using browser tools like Google Lens by right-clicking the image. For codes on your screen, use Snipping Tool (Win+Shift+S) to capture it and then use an online tool or Lens to read the data.
Had ‘em deliver the new dishwasher and take away the old.
Dude said, “I see you’re using rinse aid. Seriously, don’t, it’s just a waste, your tabs already include a rinse agent.”
Boss lady: “I know but the light always comes on.”
Dude: “The light is just telling you the rinse aid compartment is empty. It’s not a warning light, just ignore it.”
Boss lady: “Right but how do I make it be off?”
Dude: “Well, you don’t. It just stays on.”
Boss lady:
dv said:
Had ‘em deliver the new dishwasher and take away the old.
Dude said, “I see you’re using rinse aid. Seriously, don’t, it’s just a waste, your tabs already include a rinse agent.”Boss lady: “I know but the light always comes on.”
Dude: “The light is just telling you the rinse aid compartment is empty. It’s not a warning light, just ignore it.”
Boss lady: “Right but how do I make it be off?”
Dude: “Well, you don’t. It just stays on.”
Check the instruction/owners manual. There may be a setting to disable the indicator.
NASA considering early return of crew from ISS due to medical reasons
NASA is considering a rare early return of its crew from the International Space Station over an unspecified medical issue involving one of the astronauts, after cancelling a planned spacewalk that had been scheduled for Thursday, the agency said.
A NASA spokesperson said the astronaut with the medical concern, whom she did not identify, was in a stable condition on the orbiting laboratory.
“Safely conducting our missions is our highest priority, and we are actively evaluating all options, including the possibility of an earlier end to Crew-11’s mission,” the spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday night.
NASA said in an earlier statement it was “monitoring a medical concern with a crew member that arose (on) Wednesday afternoon”.
Astronauts typically live in six to eight-month rotations on the ISS, with access to basic medical equipment and medications for some types of emergencies.
The four-person Crew-11 crew includes US astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov. They have been on the space station since launching from Florida in August and were scheduled to return around May this year.
Fincke, the station’s designated commander, and Cardman, assigned as flight engineer, were scheduled to conduct a 6.5-hour spacewalk on Thursday to install hardware outside the station.
NASA’s astronaut corps regards medical situations on the ISS as closely held secrets, and astronauts rarely acknowledge or describe publicly their medical conditions. Spacewalks are arduous and risky missions that require months of training, involving bulky spacesuits and carefully coordinated instructions while tethered to the ISS.
NASA in 2024 called off a planned spacewalk last-minute because an astronaut experienced “spacesuit discomfort”. US astronaut Mark Vande Hei in 2021 called off his spacewalk over a pinched nerve.
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/jan/08/nasa-crew-return-international-space-station-health
AussieDJ said:
dv said:
Had ‘em deliver the new dishwasher and take away the old.
Dude said, “I see you’re using rinse aid. Seriously, don’t, it’s just a waste, your tabs already include a rinse agent.”Boss lady: “I know but the light always comes on.”
Dude: “The light is just telling you the rinse aid compartment is empty. It’s not a warning light, just ignore it.”
Boss lady: “Right but how do I make it be off?”
Dude: “Well, you don’t. It just stays on.”
Check the instruction/owners manual. There may be a setting to disable the indicator.
do they also fill in every box in forms even when they are not required fields
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 19 degrees at the back door and there is light in the East. We had some thunder and lightning and a pretence of “rain” in the small hours. We are forecast a windy 36 degrees with a dangerous cool change, chance of dry lightning later in the day.
I expect to sleep during the afternoon. I’ll do some stuff this morning. I’ll close up the house shortly to capture the 19 degrees.
Kingy said:
Just got home and trying to sort out emails.Got one with a QR code in it, and no matter how hard I try, I can’t get it to open the link.
It’s a computer code, sent in computer language, to another computer, and it may as well be in startrekian.
How the fuck do I get my computer to recognise a QR code?
use yout phone?
Mr buffy just rang…he got to Hamilton to do his pool exercises and everything is shut. Large areas without power around Hamilton and Casterton. So he is coming home. We’ve got the lightning and thunder going intermittently and the occasional spatter of “rain”.
buffy said:
Mr buffy just rang…he got to Hamilton to do his pool exercises and everything is shut. Large areas without power around Hamilton and Casterton. So he is coming home. We’ve got the lightning and thunder going intermittently and the occasional spatter of “rain”.
Stay safe. It is dangerous weather you are having.
Another day, more heat. Max 43 Sunny. Chance of any rain: 5%
Sunny. Winds north to northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
Breezy and rainy today, top of 29.
X-ray today, hoping for some good news after 12 weeks. If not, I suppose the ortho visit next week will give me options. 🤞🏼
Rehab. Because I’m increasing usage of arm, it’s been quite sore so I’m expecting he’ll perform some more dry needling. I’m not afraid of needles. It’s definitely a strange sensation though.
May or may not have a visit from a work friend today. She said she’d pop in but I haven’t heard from her since 🤷🏻♀️
Witty Rejoinder said:
Astronomers on ‘Cloud-9’ After Discovering First-of-Its-Kind Space Objecthttps://www.newsweek.com/dark-matter-cloud-9-nasa-astronomers-discover-unique-space-object-11315442
Thanks.
Divine Angel said:
Breezy and rainy today, top of 29.X-ray today, hoping for some good news after 12 weeks. If not, I suppose the ortho visit next week will give me options. 🤞🏼
Rehab. Because I’m increasing usage of arm, it’s been quite sore so I’m expecting he’ll perform some more dry needling. I’m not afraid of needles. It’s definitely a strange sensation though.
May or may not have a visit from a work friend today. She said she’d pop in but I haven’t heard from her since 🤷🏻♀️
Keeping your Vit D, magnesium and Calcium levels up?
Michael V said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Astronomers on ‘Cloud-9’ After Discovering First-of-Its-Kind Space Objecthttps://www.newsweek.com/dark-matter-cloud-9-nasa-astronomers-discover-unique-space-object-11315442
Thanks.
Extremely interesting stuff.
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Breezy and rainy today, top of 29.X-ray today, hoping for some good news after 12 weeks. If not, I suppose the ortho visit next week will give me options. 🤞🏼
Rehab. Because I’m increasing usage of arm, it’s been quite sore so I’m expecting he’ll perform some more dry needling. I’m not afraid of needles. It’s definitely a strange sensation though.
May or may not have a visit from a work friend today. She said she’d pop in but I haven’t heard from her since 🤷🏻♀️
Keeping your Vit D, magnesium and Calcium levels up?
Yes, I have supplements for those. Also increasing intake of manganese-rich foods because manganese builds bone tissue. Mmm macadamias
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Breezy and rainy today, top of 29.X-ray today, hoping for some good news after 12 weeks. If not, I suppose the ortho visit next week will give me options. 🤞🏼
Rehab. Because I’m increasing usage of arm, it’s been quite sore so I’m expecting he’ll perform some more dry needling. I’m not afraid of needles. It’s definitely a strange sensation though.
May or may not have a visit from a work friend today. She said she’d pop in but I haven’t heard from her since 🤷🏻♀️
Keeping your Vit D, magnesium and Calcium levels up?
Yes, I have supplements for those. Also increasing intake of manganese-rich foods because manganese builds bone tissue. Mmm macadamias
;) tummy way to good health.
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:Keeping your Vit D, magnesium and Calcium levels up?
Yes, I have supplements for those. Also increasing intake of manganese-rich foods because manganese builds bone tissue. Mmm macadamias
;) tummy way to good health.
I meant to say yummy
Good morning everybody.
There are scattered clouds after a spectacular bright orange sunrise where the sun lit up the underneath of the then mostly cloudy sky. It’s 22.0° C, 69& RH, anther are light to gentle breezes. Forecast is a top of 29° C and a moderate chance of some rain right throughout the day.
The sunshine at the moment means we might attempt a morning of shredding, where I give the poinciana a haircut and Mrs V shreds those branches and leaves along with saved paper and cardboard. All this shredded stuff goes on the compost pile.
I am going to pan-fry a piece of fish for breakfast, to have as a bread or toast sandwich. Lunch and dinner are not decided.
buffy said:
Mr buffy just rang…he got to Hamilton to do his pool exercises and everything is shut. Large areas without power around Hamilton and Casterton. So he is coming home. We’ve got the lightning and thunder going intermittently and the occasional spatter of “rain”.
Oh. Bugger.
All That’s Interesting
Beach cleanup workers in Wales have recently found hundreds of shoes believed to be from the Victorian era that mysteriously washed ashore. Since September 2025, volunteers from Beach Academy have stumbled upon more than 400 pieces of footwear, largely made of black leather, at the little coastal town of Ogmore-by-Sea. The current theory is that the shoes came from the Frolic, an Italian cargo ship that sank roughly two miles off shore after colliding with Tusker Rock on March 17, 1831. Approximately 80 people were lost, their bodies slowly washing ashore for months afterward — and now, almost 200 years later, it seems these shoes are doing the same thing
JudgeMental said:
All That’s Interesting
Beach cleanup workers in Wales have recently found hundreds of shoes believed to be from the Victorian era that mysteriously washed ashore. Since September 2025, volunteers from Beach Academy have stumbled upon more than 400 pieces of footwear, largely made of black leather, at the little coastal town of Ogmore-by-Sea. The current theory is that the shoes came from the Frolic, an Italian cargo ship that sank roughly two miles off shore after colliding with Tusker Rock on March 17, 1831. Approximately 80 people were lost, their bodies slowly washing ashore for months afterward — and now, almost 200 years later, it seems these shoes are doing the same thing
wait they’re ¿ finally taking their shoes off
Morning pilgrims, the day looks set fair.
“ 5 out of 6 researchers can testify
that Russian Roulette is harmless “
JudgeMental said:
“ 5 out of 6 researchers can testify
that Russian Roulette is harmless “
lol
Peak Warming Man said:
JudgeMental said:
“ 5 out of 6 researchers can testify
that Russian Roulette is harmless “
lol
good to know that scientists don’t collaborate
David Hollis
Trump Demands Wind Turbine Genocide After Birds Start Dramatically Kirking Themselves Against His Tower
In yet another Truth Social manifesto that reads like it was dictated during a particularly spicy Big Mac session, President Donald J. Trump has officially declared war on every wind turbine in existence.
The reason? Apparently the giant spinning bird choppers are committing avian genocide, while the birds themselves have discovered a far classier way to go: full-speed kamikaze runs into the gleaming, reflective death trap that is Trump Tower.
It all started when the man himself glanced out one of his many floor-to-ceiling gold-trimmed windows and witnessed what he later described as “a total bird massacre happening right in front of my face—very tragic, very beautiful at the same time.”
A pigeon, then a sparrow, then what Trump swears was “a very patriotic bald eagle type bird” all slammed into the ultra-slick glass with the commitment of someone trying to join the Mile High Club through the wrong door.
Each impact left a tiny sad silhouette, like feathered crime-scene chalk outlines on the most expensive real estate in Manhattan.“These windmills are killing MILLIONS of birds—everyone knows it, the radical left just won’t admit it,” Trump posted, fingers probably still sticky from ketchup. “But now I see the truth with my own two perfect eyes. The birds are choosing to KIRK themselves against my building instead! They look at Trump Tower, they see perfection, luxury, class like nobody has ever seen, and they can’t take it. They go full suicide mode. That’s right—KIRKING. New word. I just invented it. Tremendous word.”Environmental scientists have timidly tried to point out that window strikes kill hundreds of millions of birds every year while wind turbines are responsible for a rounding-error fraction of that number. Trump waved away the data like it was fake news written in Comic Sans.“Fake numbers. Sad! These so-called experts say my building is the problem? My building is the solution! The birds are honored to die here. They see the most spectacular reflection in history—gold, marble, class—and they think, ‘I want in!’ Next thing you know—BAM—feathers everywhere.
Beautiful tribute. Windmills? Those ugly, slow, Chinese death machines? Birds hate them. They’d rather become modern art on my façade than deal with those lazy pinwheels. Very simple.”
When an aide dared suggest that maybe, just maybe, some bird-safe window film could be applied (you know, for optics), Trump reportedly stared at the poor staffer like he’d suggested replacing the gold toilets with composting ones.“Film? On my windows? Are you kidding me? That would be like putting a paper bag over the Mona Lisa.
Disgraceful. Besides, the birds love me. They’re showing respect. It’s a compliment. Nobody has ever gotten a better compliment from birds. Not Obama, not Sleepy Joe, nobody.”In the same breath he unveiled his bold new energy vision for America: execute every wind turbine, melt the blades down into commemorative MAGA Christmas tree toppers, and power the entire country exclusively on the hot air generated by his social media posts. As a compromise he offered to allow birds to continue kirking themselves against Trump properties only, because “they’ve earned it.”
Somewhere in Iowa a lone wind turbine keeps turning, quietly wondering how it became the villain in this story while a 58-story bird-magnet skyscraper gets a free pass.
Meanwhile another pigeon hits the glass with a soft, tragic thunk, as if whispering, “Worth it… totally worth it.”
And we’ve had our first b-b-b-bip! for the day (the sound Mr buffy’s phone makes from VicEmergency.) It’s a long way from us, a little north of Dunkeld. It’s not particularly windy yet, so if the locals can stamp on that quickly it will be fine. Not far from the most southern part of the Grampians that burnt last year.
I just saw in JustIn that all caravan parks, beaches and parks are closed along the Great Ocean Road. I didn’t know that was part of the “catastrophic” level things.
JudgeMental said:
All That’s InterestingBeach cleanup workers in Wales have recently found hundreds of shoes believed to be from the Victorian era that mysteriously washed ashore. Since September 2025, volunteers from Beach Academy have stumbled upon more than 400 pieces of footwear, largely made of black leather, at the little coastal town of Ogmore-by-Sea. The current theory is that the shoes came from the Frolic, an Italian cargo ship that sank roughly two miles off shore after colliding with Tusker Rock on March 17, 1831. Approximately 80 people were lost, their bodies slowly washing ashore for months afterward — and now, almost 200 years later, it seems these shoes are doing the same thing
Huh!
SCIENCE said:
JudgeMental said:
All That’s Interesting
Beach cleanup workers in Wales have recently found hundreds of shoes believed to be from the Victorian era that mysteriously washed ashore. Since September 2025, volunteers from Beach Academy have stumbled upon more than 400 pieces of footwear, largely made of black leather, at the little coastal town of Ogmore-by-Sea. The current theory is that the shoes came from the Frolic, an Italian cargo ship that sank roughly two miles off shore after colliding with Tusker Rock on March 17, 1831. Approximately 80 people were lost, their bodies slowly washing ashore for months afterward — and now, almost 200 years later, it seems these shoes are doing the same thing
wait they’re ¿ finally taking their shoes off
Cargo?
JudgeMental said:
“ 5 out of 6 researchers can testify
that Russian Roulette is harmless “
Uh-oh.
buffy said:
And we’ve had our first b-b-b-bip! for the day (the sound Mr buffy’s phone makes from VicEmergency.) It’s a long way from us, a little north of Dunkeld. It’s not particularly windy yet, so if the locals can stamp on that quickly it will be fine. Not far from the most southern part of the Grampians that burnt last year.I just saw in JustIn that all caravan parks, beaches and parks are closed along the Great Ocean Road. I didn’t know that was part of the “catastrophic” level things.
🔥 Bushfire ‼️ Emergency Warning – Longwood
UPDATED ⏰7am Friday.
🔴 EMERGENCY WARNING – Take Shelter Now
📍Caveat, Creightons Creek, Dropmore, Gobur, Gooram, Highlands, Kanumbra, Kelvin View, Locksley, Longwood, Longwood East, Ruffy, Strathbogie, Tarcombe, Terip Terip, Upton Hill.
⚬ The bushfire is travelling in a south-easterly direction but conditions are dynamic.
⚬ The fire is threatening lives and homes
⚬ It is too late to leave the area safely so you must take shelter now.
🔴 EMERGENCY WARNING – Leave Immediately
📍Cathkin, Caveat, Ghin Ghin, Highlands, Kanumbra, Killingworth, Koriella, Limestone, Molesworth, Whanregarwen, Yarck.
⚬ Leaving immediately is the safest option
🔴 EMERGENCY WARNING – Leave Immediately
📍Ancona, Fawcett, Gooram, Merton, Strathbogie, Strathbogie South, Woodfield.
⚬ Leaving immediately is the safest option
🔶 Watch & Act – Prepare to Leave
📍Creighton, Creightons Creek, Euroa, Kithbrook, Locksley, Longwood, Longwood East, Pranjip, Sheans Creek.
🔶 Watch & Act – Leave Now
📍 Barjarg, Bonnie Doon, Creek Junction, Dry Creek, Maindample, Mansfield, Tallangallook, Too-rour.
🔶 Watch & Act – Prepare to Leave
📍 Alexandra, Devils River, Fawcett, Lake Eildon, Maintongoon.
🔶 Watch & Act – Prepare to Leave
📍Acheron, Limestone, Taggerty, Whanregarwen, Yea
📻️ Listen to ABC Melbourne 774AM, or on ABC listen: abc.net.au/listen/live/melbourne
ℹ️ ABC Emergency: ab.co/ABC_VIC
Emergency VIC Map: emergency.vic.gov.au
my reading, the wiki page, not the book
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiangong_Kaiwu
“The Tiangong Kaiwu (天工開物), or The Exploitation of the Works of Nature was a Chinese encyclopedia compiled by Song Yingxing. It was published in May 1637 with funding provided by Song’s patron Tu Shaokui. The Tiangong Kaiwu is an encyclopedia covering a wide range of technical issues, including the use of various gunpowder weapons. Copies of the book were very scarce in China during the Qing dynasty (1644–1911) (due to the government’s establishment of monopolies over certain industries described in the book), but original copies of the book were preserved in Japan.”
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
And we’ve had our first b-b-b-bip! for the day (the sound Mr buffy’s phone makes from VicEmergency.) It’s a long way from us, a little north of Dunkeld. It’s not particularly windy yet, so if the locals can stamp on that quickly it will be fine. Not far from the most southern part of the Grampians that burnt last year.I just saw in JustIn that all caravan parks, beaches and parks are closed along the Great Ocean Road. I didn’t know that was part of the “catastrophic” level things.
🔥 Bushfire ‼️ Emergency Warning – Longwood
UPDATED ⏰7am Friday.🔴 EMERGENCY WARNING – Take Shelter Now
📍Caveat, Creightons Creek, Dropmore, Gobur, Gooram, Highlands, Kanumbra, Kelvin View, Locksley, Longwood, Longwood East, Ruffy, Strathbogie, Tarcombe, Terip Terip, Upton Hill.
⚬ The bushfire is travelling in a south-easterly direction but conditions are dynamic.
⚬ The fire is threatening lives and homes
⚬ It is too late to leave the area safely so you must take shelter now.
🔴 EMERGENCY WARNING – Leave Immediately
📍Cathkin, Caveat, Ghin Ghin, Highlands, Kanumbra, Killingworth, Koriella, Limestone, Molesworth, Whanregarwen, Yarck.
⚬ Leaving immediately is the safest option
🔴 EMERGENCY WARNING – Leave Immediately
📍Ancona, Fawcett, Gooram, Merton, Strathbogie, Strathbogie South, Woodfield.
⚬ Leaving immediately is the safest option
🔶 Watch & Act – Prepare to Leave
📍Creighton, Creightons Creek, Euroa, Kithbrook, Locksley, Longwood, Longwood East, Pranjip, Sheans Creek.
🔶 Watch & Act – Leave Now
📍 Barjarg, Bonnie Doon, Creek Junction, Dry Creek, Maindample, Mansfield, Tallangallook, Too-rour.
🔶 Watch & Act – Prepare to Leave
📍 Alexandra, Devils River, Fawcett, Lake Eildon, Maintongoon.
🔶 Watch & Act – Prepare to Leave
📍Acheron, Limestone, Taggerty, Whanregarwen, Yea
📻️ Listen to ABC Melbourne 774AM, or on ABC listen: abc.net.au/listen/live/melbourne
ℹ️ ABC Emergency: ab.co/ABC_VIC Emergency VIC Map: emergency.vic.gov.au
Serious stuff. Hope nobody gets hurt.
JudgeMental said:
David HollisTrump Demands Wind Turbine Genocide After Birds Start Dramatically Kirking Themselves Against His Tower
In yet another Truth Social manifesto that reads like it was dictated during a particularly spicy Big Mac session, President Donald J. Trump has officially declared war on every wind turbine in existence.The reason? Apparently the giant spinning bird choppers are committing avian genocide, while the birds themselves have discovered a far classier way to go: full-speed kamikaze runs into the gleaming, reflective death trap that is Trump Tower.
It all started when the man himself glanced out one of his many floor-to-ceiling gold-trimmed windows and witnessed what he later described as “a total bird massacre happening right in front of my face—very tragic, very beautiful at the same time.”
A pigeon, then a sparrow, then what Trump swears was “a very patriotic bald eagle type bird” all slammed into the ultra-slick glass with the commitment of someone trying to join the Mile High Club through the wrong door.
Each impact left a tiny sad silhouette, like feathered crime-scene chalk outlines on the most expensive real estate in Manhattan.“These windmills are killing MILLIONS of birds—everyone knows it, the radical left just won’t admit it,” Trump posted, fingers probably still sticky from ketchup. “But now I see the truth with my own two perfect eyes. The birds are choosing to KIRK themselves against my building instead! They look at Trump Tower, they see perfection, luxury, class like nobody has ever seen, and they can’t take it. They go full suicide mode. That’s right—KIRKING. New word. I just invented it. Tremendous word.”Environmental scientists have timidly tried to point out that window strikes kill hundreds of millions of birds every year while wind turbines are responsible for a rounding-error fraction of that number. Trump waved away the data like it was fake news written in Comic Sans.“Fake numbers. Sad! These so-called experts say my building is the problem? My building is the solution! The birds are honored to die here. They see the most spectacular reflection in history—gold, marble, class—and they think, ‘I want in!’ Next thing you know—BAM—feathers everywhere.
Beautiful tribute. Windmills? Those ugly, slow, Chinese death machines? Birds hate them. They’d rather become modern art on my façade than deal with those lazy pinwheels. Very simple.”
When an aide dared suggest that maybe, just maybe, some bird-safe window film could be applied (you know, for optics), Trump reportedly stared at the poor staffer like he’d suggested replacing the gold toilets with composting ones.“Film? On my windows? Are you kidding me? That would be like putting a paper bag over the Mona Lisa.
Disgraceful. Besides, the birds love me. They’re showing respect. It’s a compliment. Nobody has ever gotten a better compliment from birds. Not Obama, not Sleepy Joe, nobody.”In the same breath he unveiled his bold new energy vision for America: execute every wind turbine, melt the blades down into commemorative MAGA Christmas tree toppers, and power the entire country exclusively on the hot air generated by his social media posts. As a compromise he offered to allow birds to continue kirking themselves against Trump properties only, because “they’ve earned it.”
Somewhere in Iowa a lone wind turbine keeps turning, quietly wondering how it became the villain in this story while a 58-story bird-magnet skyscraper gets a free pass.
Meanwhile another pigeon hits the glass with a soft, tragic thunk, as if whispering, “Worth it… totally worth it.”
LOLOL
Hello
After 12 long weeks, the bone still isn’t quite healed, but definitely progressing. There’s a bit on the side which stubbornly refuses to knit together so ortho next week will be looking at options. I don’t know exactly what those options are. Surgery (unlikely), and the ExoGen machine have been mentioned previously.
In good news, on Christmas Eve my grip strength was 14kgs. It is now 20kgs. Everybody happy with this progress.
Divine Angel said:
After 12 long weeks, the bone still isn’t quite healed, but definitely progressing. There’s a bit on the side which stubbornly refuses to knit together so ortho next week will be looking at options. I don’t know exactly what those options are. Surgery (unlikely), and the ExoGen machine have been mentioned previously.In good news, on Christmas Eve my grip strength was 14kgs. It is now 20kgs. Everybody happy with this progress.
Way kewlies. 😎
Divine Angel said:
After 12 long weeks, the bone still isn’t quite healed, but definitely progressing. There’s a bit on the side which stubbornly refuses to knit together so ortho next week will be looking at options. I don’t know exactly what those options are. Surgery (unlikely), and the ExoGen machine have been mentioned previously.In good news, on Christmas Eve my grip strength was 14kgs. It is now 20kgs. Everybody happy with this progress.
Damn! I’m not a doctor in anyway but I’ve never seen a bone not heal like that before. Best of luck with it!
Divine Angel said:
After 12 long weeks, the bone still isn’t quite healed, but definitely progressing. There’s a bit on the side which stubbornly refuses to knit together so ortho next week will be looking at options. I don’t know exactly what those options are. Surgery (unlikely), and the ExoGen machine have been mentioned previously.In good news, on Christmas Eve my grip strength was 14kgs. It is now 20kgs. Everybody happy with this progress.
Mixed but definitely good news.
Spiny Norman said:
Divine Angel said:
After 12 long weeks, the bone still isn’t quite healed, but definitely progressing. There’s a bit on the side which stubbornly refuses to knit together so ortho next week will be looking at options. I don’t know exactly what those options are. Surgery (unlikely), and the ExoGen machine have been mentioned previously.In good news, on Christmas Eve my grip strength was 14kgs. It is now 20kgs. Everybody happy with this progress.
Damn! I’m not a doctor in anyway but I’ve never seen a bone not heal like that before. Best of luck with it!
IIRC, after about forty, bone healing slows enormously.
Michael V said:
Spiny Norman said:
Divine Angel said:
After 12 long weeks, the bone still isn’t quite healed, but definitely progressing. There’s a bit on the side which stubbornly refuses to knit together so ortho next week will be looking at options. I don’t know exactly what those options are. Surgery (unlikely), and the ExoGen machine have been mentioned previously.In good news, on Christmas Eve my grip strength was 14kgs. It is now 20kgs. Everybody happy with this progress.
Damn! I’m not a doctor in anyway but I’ve never seen a bone not heal like that before. Best of luck with it!
IIRC, after about forty, bone healing slows enormously.
Yeah. Osteoporosis also starts to set in.
Michael V said:
Spiny Norman said:
Divine Angel said:
After 12 long weeks, the bone still isn’t quite healed, but definitely progressing. There’s a bit on the side which stubbornly refuses to knit together so ortho next week will be looking at options. I don’t know exactly what those options are. Surgery (unlikely), and the ExoGen machine have been mentioned previously.In good news, on Christmas Eve my grip strength was 14kgs. It is now 20kgs. Everybody happy with this progress.
Damn! I’m not a doctor in anyway but I’ve never seen a bone not heal like that before. Best of luck with it!
IIRC, after about forty, bone healing slows enormously.
Especially in women.
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Spiny Norman said:Damn! I’m not a doctor in anyway but I’ve never seen a bone not heal like that before. Best of luck with it!
IIRC, after about forty, bone healing slows enormously.
Especially in women.
Shame it’s not easily accessible. A bit of superglue gel could easily fill that little gap.
Anyway I hope they have some practical ideas.
Divine Angel said:
After 12 long weeks, the bone still isn’t quite healed, but definitely progressing. There’s a bit on the side which stubbornly refuses to knit together so ortho next week will be looking at options. I don’t know exactly what those options are. Surgery (unlikely), and the ExoGen machine have been mentioned previously.In good news, on Christmas Eve my grip strength was 14kgs. It is now 20kgs. Everybody happy with this progress.
20kg is some squirrel grip.
Peak Warming Man said:
Divine Angel said:
After 12 long weeks, the bone still isn’t quite healed, but definitely progressing. There’s a bit on the side which stubbornly refuses to knit together so ortho next week will be looking at options. I don’t know exactly what those options are. Surgery (unlikely), and the ExoGen machine have been mentioned previously.In good news, on Christmas Eve my grip strength was 14kgs. It is now 20kgs. Everybody happy with this progress.
20kg is some squirrel grip.
Maybe that’s why Mr Mutant is escaping to Svalbard.
Anyway, about that kite i made…
No pics yet, because it’s bloody hard to try to get a kite to fly and simultaneously try to get pics of it, all on your own.
Suffice to say that, on its first test outing, it flew abominably.
Most reluctant to take to the sky, and on the one or two launches that did get it aloft, it was most unstable, and would soon drop the starboard wing and dive groundwards.
Observed troubles were: too much flex in the wing spars and spar ends prone to jumping out of their housings. Also began to suspect that the attachment point for the line is on a keel that is too deep for the kite, and the attachment point is too far forward.
Next day, with stiffened wing spars and secured spar ends, it was still reluctant to fly, and still dove off to starboard for crash landings. Tried shifting the attachment point farther aft, which seemed to help somewhat, but it’s still got problems.
Seems that the starboard wing either doesn’t generate lift, or, more likely, is a little slack and it flaps a bit, making it prone to dumping its lift.
i’ve ‘taken a reef’ in the starboard wing (made a longitudinal fold in it, and tack-stitched it into place) so as to tauten it up a bit, and done similar to reduce the depth of the keel.
I await suitable conditions for further trials.
Bucketing down this end, with the occasional rumble. If the donner & blitz persists I may have to power down.
captain_spalding said:
Anyway, about that kite i made…No pics yet, because it’s bloody hard to try to get a kite to fly and simultaneously try to get pics of it, all on your own.
Suffice to say that, on its first test outing, it flew abominably.
Most reluctant to take to the sky, and on the one or two launches that did get it aloft, it was most unstable, and would soon drop the starboard wing and dive groundwards.
Observed troubles were: too much flex in the wing spars and spar ends prone to jumping out of their housings. Also began to suspect that the attachment point for the line is on a keel that is too deep for the kite, and the attachment point is too far forward.
Next day, with stiffened wing spars and secured spar ends, it was still reluctant to fly, and still dove off to starboard for crash landings. Tried shifting the attachment point farther aft, which seemed to help somewhat, but it’s still got problems.
Seems that the starboard wing either doesn’t generate lift, or, more likely, is a little slack and it flaps a bit, making it prone to dumping its lift.
i’ve ‘taken a reef’ in the starboard wing (made a longitudinal fold in it, and tack-stitched it into place) so as to tauten it up a bit, and done similar to reduce the depth of the keel.
I await suitable conditions for further trials.
You could take a picture of it parked on the runway.
Bubblecar said:
You could take a picture of it parked on the runway.
More likely stuck nose first into the runway.
captain_spalding said:
Anyway, about that kite i made…No pics yet, because it’s bloody hard to try to get a kite to fly and simultaneously try to get pics of it, all on your own.
Suffice to say that, on its first test outing, it flew abominably.
Most reluctant to take to the sky, and on the one or two launches that did get it aloft, it was most unstable, and would soon drop the starboard wing and dive groundwards.
Observed troubles were: too much flex in the wing spars and spar ends prone to jumping out of their housings. Also began to suspect that the attachment point for the line is on a keel that is too deep for the kite, and the attachment point is too far forward.
Next day, with stiffened wing spars and secured spar ends, it was still reluctant to fly, and still dove off to starboard for crash landings. Tried shifting the attachment point farther aft, which seemed to help somewhat, but it’s still got problems.
Seems that the starboard wing either doesn’t generate lift, or, more likely, is a little slack and it flaps a bit, making it prone to dumping its lift.
i’ve ‘taken a reef’ in the starboard wing (made a longitudinal fold in it, and tack-stitched it into place) so as to tauten it up a bit, and done similar to reduce the depth of the keel.
I await suitable conditions for further trials.
Divine Angel said:
Yes, it’s sort of going as i rather expected it would.
Some of the fun is working out what’s wrong, and what to do about it.
Makes it a little more pleasing when (if?) you get it to fly right.
captain_spalding said:
Anyway, about that kite i made…No pics yet, because it’s bloody hard to try to get a kite to fly and simultaneously try to get pics of it, all on your own.
Suffice to say that, on its first test outing, it flew abominably.
Most reluctant to take to the sky, and on the one or two launches that did get it aloft, it was most unstable, and would soon drop the starboard wing and dive groundwards.
Observed troubles were: too much flex in the wing spars and spar ends prone to jumping out of their housings. Also began to suspect that the attachment point for the line is on a keel that is too deep for the kite, and the attachment point is too far forward.
Next day, with stiffened wing spars and secured spar ends, it was still reluctant to fly, and still dove off to starboard for crash landings. Tried shifting the attachment point farther aft, which seemed to help somewhat, but it’s still got problems.
Seems that the starboard wing either doesn’t generate lift, or, more likely, is a little slack and it flaps a bit, making it prone to dumping its lift.
i’ve ‘taken a reef’ in the starboard wing (made a longitudinal fold in it, and tack-stitched it into place) so as to tauten it up a bit, and done similar to reduce the depth of the keel.
I await suitable conditions for further trials.
Keep the kite reports coming. I’ll get some vicarious pleasure from them.
I never learnt to fly a kite; my father helped me build several, but insisted that he teach me how to fly them, by flying them himself. I never got to hold the line…
Michael V said:
captain_spalding said:
Anyway, about that kite i made…No pics yet, because it’s bloody hard to try to get a kite to fly and simultaneously try to get pics of it, all on your own.
Suffice to say that, on its first test outing, it flew abominably.
Most reluctant to take to the sky, and on the one or two launches that did get it aloft, it was most unstable, and would soon drop the starboard wing and dive groundwards.
Observed troubles were: too much flex in the wing spars and spar ends prone to jumping out of their housings. Also began to suspect that the attachment point for the line is on a keel that is too deep for the kite, and the attachment point is too far forward.
Next day, with stiffened wing spars and secured spar ends, it was still reluctant to fly, and still dove off to starboard for crash landings. Tried shifting the attachment point farther aft, which seemed to help somewhat, but it’s still got problems.
Seems that the starboard wing either doesn’t generate lift, or, more likely, is a little slack and it flaps a bit, making it prone to dumping its lift.
i’ve ‘taken a reef’ in the starboard wing (made a longitudinal fold in it, and tack-stitched it into place) so as to tauten it up a bit, and done similar to reduce the depth of the keel.
I await suitable conditions for further trials.
Keep the kite reports coming. I’ll get some vicarious pleasure from them.
I never learnt to fly a kite; my father helped me build several, but insisted that he teach me how to fly them, by flying them himself. I never got to hold the line…
Maybe if i get this one to fly, i can send it to you.
Then i have an excuse to make another one.
Bubblecar said:
Bucketing down this end, with the occasional rumble. If the donner & blitz persists I may have to power down.
Only one lightning? Shouldn’t be a problem.
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
Bucketing down this end, with the occasional rumble. If the donner & blitz persists I may have to power down.
Only one lightning? Shouldn’t be a problem.
It’s not a problem.
Provided that it misses you.
captain_spalding said:
Michael V said:
captain_spalding said:
Anyway, about that kite i made…No pics yet, because it’s bloody hard to try to get a kite to fly and simultaneously try to get pics of it, all on your own.
Suffice to say that, on its first test outing, it flew abominably.
Most reluctant to take to the sky, and on the one or two launches that did get it aloft, it was most unstable, and would soon drop the starboard wing and dive groundwards.
Observed troubles were: too much flex in the wing spars and spar ends prone to jumping out of their housings. Also began to suspect that the attachment point for the line is on a keel that is too deep for the kite, and the attachment point is too far forward.
Next day, with stiffened wing spars and secured spar ends, it was still reluctant to fly, and still dove off to starboard for crash landings. Tried shifting the attachment point farther aft, which seemed to help somewhat, but it’s still got problems.
Seems that the starboard wing either doesn’t generate lift, or, more likely, is a little slack and it flaps a bit, making it prone to dumping its lift.
i’ve ‘taken a reef’ in the starboard wing (made a longitudinal fold in it, and tack-stitched it into place) so as to tauten it up a bit, and done similar to reduce the depth of the keel.
I await suitable conditions for further trials.
Keep the kite reports coming. I’ll get some vicarious pleasure from them.
I never learnt to fly a kite; my father helped me build several, but insisted that he teach me how to fly them, by flying them himself. I never got to hold the line…
Maybe if i get this one to fly, i can send it to you.
Then i have an excuse to make another one.
:)
:)
:)
Fantastic!
:)
captain_spalding said:
Divine Angel said:
That sounds exciting. A good project for you!
Yes, it’s sort of going as i rather expected it would.
Some of the fun is working out what’s wrong, and what to do about it.
Makes it a little more pleasing when (if?) you get it to fly right.
Is it your design ?
Kite flying is fantastic sport on the beach! You should definitely get yourself one.
Michael V said:
captain_spalding said:Maybe if i get this one to fly, i can send it to you.
Then i have an excuse to make another one.
:)
:)
:)
Fantastic!
:)
Maybe i should just start making another one now (while still trying save this one).
And this time try to be really precise in the tailoring, so as to not build faults into it.
My cutting and needlework skills do improve with each attempt.
captain_spalding said:
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
Bucketing down this end, with the occasional rumble. If the donner & blitz persists I may have to power down.
Only one lightning? Shouldn’t be a problem.
It’s not a problem.
Provided that it misses you.
Very true. Very, very true.
I have known two people struck by lightning. One woke up very groggy, with the four other people he was talking to dead on the ground. The large pine tree the other guy was near died a year or so later. He was never the same again. He died 3 years later of cancer (unrelated?).
Cymek said:
captain_spalding said:
Divine Angel said:
That sounds exciting. A good project for you!Yes, it’s sort of going as i rather expected it would.
Some of the fun is working out what’s wrong, and what to do about it.
Makes it a little more pleasing when (if?) you get it to fly right.
Is it your design ?
No, plans from the internet.
Delta kites are a very old and basic idea, and pretty much public-domain.
But, as i say elsewhere, my skills at following what’s basically a simple a tailoring pattern are a thing of ongoing development.
Divine Angel said:
Kite flying is fantastic sport on the beach! You should definitely get yourself one.
How does one ‘get yourself’ a beach?
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
Kite flying is fantastic sport on the beach! You should definitely get yourself one.
How does one ‘get yourself’ a beach?
A bucket of sand, and a tray of water.
It’s scaling it up from there that presents problems.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
Kite flying is fantastic sport on the beach! You should definitely get yourself one.
How does one ‘get yourself’ a beach?
By living close by one. That’s what I chose to do.
Michael V said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
Kite flying is fantastic sport on the beach! You should definitely get yourself one.
How does one ‘get yourself’ a beach?
By living close by one. That’s what I chose to do.
I’ve never lived as far from the sea as i do now.
I grew up with the beach at the end of the street, a couple of hundred metres away.
I lived in a house that was forty metres from a surf beach, like two houses and a low sand dune away.
I was twenty years in a house near Bundaberg that was two streets from the sea, and ten minutes walk across the park to a beach.
I do miss it, but not as much as i might have imagined i would.
I’ve been out there using water to keep plants from shrivelling.
captain_spalding said:
Anyway, about that kite i made…No pics yet, because it’s bloody hard to try to get a kite to fly and simultaneously try to get pics of it, all on your own.
Suffice to say that, on its first test outing, it flew abominably.
Most reluctant to take to the sky, and on the one or two launches that did get it aloft, it was most unstable, and would soon drop the starboard wing and dive groundwards.
Observed troubles were: too much flex in the wing spars and spar ends prone to jumping out of their housings. Also began to suspect that the attachment point for the line is on a keel that is too deep for the kite, and the attachment point is too far forward.
Next day, with stiffened wing spars and secured spar ends, it was still reluctant to fly, and still dove off to starboard for crash landings. Tried shifting the attachment point farther aft, which seemed to help somewhat, but it’s still got problems.
Seems that the starboard wing either doesn’t generate lift, or, more likely, is a little slack and it flaps a bit, making it prone to dumping its lift.
i’ve ‘taken a reef’ in the starboard wing (made a longitudinal fold in it, and tack-stitched it into place) so as to tauten it up a bit, and done similar to reduce the depth of the keel.
I await suitable conditions for further trials.
Lights pipe.
roughbarked said:
captain_spalding said:
Anyway, about that kite i made…No pics yet, because it’s bloody hard to try to get a kite to fly and simultaneously try to get pics of it, all on your own.
Suffice to say that, on its first test outing, it flew abominably.
Most reluctant to take to the sky, and on the one or two launches that did get it aloft, it was most unstable, and would soon drop the starboard wing and dive groundwards.
Observed troubles were: too much flex in the wing spars and spar ends prone to jumping out of their housings. Also began to suspect that the attachment point for the line is on a keel that is too deep for the kite, and the attachment point is too far forward.
Next day, with stiffened wing spars and secured spar ends, it was still reluctant to fly, and still dove off to starboard for crash landings. Tried shifting the attachment point farther aft, which seemed to help somewhat, but it’s still got problems.
Seems that the starboard wing either doesn’t generate lift, or, more likely, is a little slack and it flaps a bit, making it prone to dumping its lift.
i’ve ‘taken a reef’ in the starboard wing (made a longitudinal fold in it, and tack-stitched it into place) so as to tauten it up a bit, and done similar to reduce the depth of the keel.
I await suitable conditions for further trials.
Lights pipe.
Lololol 😆 😆
Oh, good grief….🙄
kii said:
Lololol 😆 😆
Oh, good grief….🙄
Lololol 😆 😆
Oh, good grief….🙄
JudgeMental said:
kii said:Lololol 😆 😆
Oh, good grief….🙄
Lololol 😆 😆
Oh, good grief….🙄
They say laughter is the best medicine
I have this awful almost choking feeling, with numbness and disorientation, after reading a few posts about that Fox News idiot, Jesse Waters…or whatever, his comments about the woman who was murdered in Minneapolis.
Then my former neighbour has a post with some macho man who goes off on some weird angle of don’t believe what you see in the videos etc.
Faaark…😳
According to the wiseasses on Reddit, the medical issue necessitating early astronaut return is one of two things:
Appendicitis; or
Pregnancy
Now, I thought, but happy to be corrected, that appendectomies were commonplace before a mission. The other thing, why are so many people automatically defaulting to, “it’s the woman” regardless of pregnancy talk?
dv said:
JudgeMental said:
kii said:Lololol 😆 😆
Oh, good grief….🙄
Lololol 😆 😆
Oh, good grief….🙄
They say laughter is the best medicine
that’s sick, man.
Divine Angel said:
According to the wiseasses on Reddit, the medical issue necessitating early astronaut return is one of two things:Appendicitis; or
PregnancyNow, I thought, but happy to be corrected, that appendectomies were commonplace before a mission. The other thing, why are so many people automatically defaulting to, “it’s the woman” regardless of pregnancy talk?
exactly, probably manflu.
JudgeMental said:
kii said:Lololol 😆 😆
Oh, good grief….🙄
Lololol 😆 😆
Oh, good grief….🙄
Ah, so now you’re copying your best friend, Boris? After copying PWM’s lighting of the pipe.
Don’t you ever have an original response in your brain?
+1
^This
Etc, etc…
Divine Angel said:
According to the wiseasses on Reddit, the medical issue necessitating early astronaut return is one of two things:Appendicitis; or
PregnancyNow, I thought, but happy to be corrected, that appendectomies were commonplace before a mission. The other thing, why are so many people automatically defaulting to, “it’s the woman” regardless of pregnancy talk?
All guesses, I guess.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
According to the wiseasses on Reddit, the medical issue necessitating early astronaut return is one of two things:Appendicitis; or
PregnancyNow, I thought, but happy to be corrected, that appendectomies were commonplace before a mission. The other thing, why are so many people automatically defaulting to, “it’s the woman” regardless of pregnancy talk?
All guesses, I guess.
I imagine pregnancy in space might go OK.
Birth though without gravity, would that work
Cymek said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
According to the wiseasses on Reddit, the medical issue necessitating early astronaut return is one of two things:Appendicitis; or
PregnancyNow, I thought, but happy to be corrected, that appendectomies were commonplace before a mission. The other thing, why are so many people automatically defaulting to, “it’s the woman” regardless of pregnancy talk?
All guesses, I guess.
I imagine pregnancy in space might go OK.
Birth though without gravity, would that work
TMI alert
Periods in space are tricky because the endometrial lining requires gravity assist (little space joke). Plenty of women give birth vaginally lying horizontally without gravity’s help. I assume gravity is required to help build necessary pregnancy structures properly, like the placenta being in the correct position, for example. Plus bone strength for both baby and mama, of course.
The dedication in Eddie Fisher’s second memoir. He married five times, including marriages to Debbie Reynolds and Elizabeth Taylor.
Divine Angel said:
The dedication in Eddie Fisher’s second memoir. He married five times, including marriages to Debbie Reynolds and Elizabeth Taylor.
TIL Eddie Fisher was a bit of an arsehole.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
The dedication in Eddie Fisher’s second memoir. He married five times, including marriages to Debbie Reynolds and Elizabeth Taylor.
TIL Eddie Fisher was a bit of an arsehole.
Humble too
Fun fact: after reading this memoir, his daughter Carrie quipped she wanted to “fumigate” her DNA. Which is, of course, why I’m reading it.
I see Skipton (near Ballarat) has got the “run away now” man going. Streatham is in that warning too. Streatham was razed in 1977 and the fire museum is there.
Here is the VicEmergency map as it stands at the moment.
buffy said:
I see Skipton (near Ballarat) has got the “run away now” man going. Streatham is in that warning too. Streatham was razed in 1977 and the fire museum is there.Here is the VicEmergency map as it stands at the moment.
kii said:
JudgeMental said:
kii said:
Lololol 😆 😆
Oh, good grief….🙄
Lololol 😆 😆
Oh, good grief….🙄
Ah, so now you’re copying your best friend, Boris? After copying PWM’s lighting of the pipe.
Don’t you ever have an original response in your brain?
+1
^This
Etc, etc…
wait please give us an example of an original response or demonstrate presence of brain
JudgeMental said:
dv said:
JudgeMental said:
Lololol 😆 😆
Oh, good grief….🙄
They say laughter is the best medicine
that’s sick, man.
fooly
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
I see Skipton (near Ballarat) has got the “run away now” man going. Streatham is in that warning too. Streatham was razed in 1977 and the fire museum is there.Here is the VicEmergency map as it stands at the moment.
Good luck and Godspeed 🫡 it’s a horrendous situation.
Our temperature is now dropping and the wind has moved around to the West, only gusting into the 40s now. It was in the 70s at one stage. That’s good for Streatham but bad for Skipton. These towns are ones we go through if we go to Ballarat. There was something small just South of us a couple of hours ago but it has disappeared off the map so they must have stomped on it quickly.
For us, I’ve seen much worse days. I will never, ever forget the sky colour on Ash Wednesday.
roughbarked said:
captain_spalding said:
Anyway, about that kite i made…No pics yet, because it’s bloody hard to try to get a kite to fly and simultaneously try to get pics of it, all on your own.
Suffice to say that, on its first test outing, it flew abominably.
Most reluctant to take to the sky, and on the one or two launches that did get it aloft, it was most unstable, and would soon drop the starboard wing and dive groundwards.
Observed troubles were: too much flex in the wing spars and spar ends prone to jumping out of their housings. Also began to suspect that the attachment point for the line is on a keel that is too deep for the kite, and the attachment point is too far forward.
Next day, with stiffened wing spars and secured spar ends, it was still reluctant to fly, and still dove off to starboard for crash landings. Tried shifting the attachment point farther aft, which seemed to help somewhat, but it’s still got problems.
Seems that the starboard wing either doesn’t generate lift, or, more likely, is a little slack and it flaps a bit, making it prone to dumping its lift.
i’ve ‘taken a reef’ in the starboard wing (made a longitudinal fold in it, and tack-stitched it into place) so as to tauten it up a bit, and done similar to reduce the depth of the keel.
I await suitable conditions for further trials.
Lights pipe.
so is it a hot air balloon
buffy said:
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
I see Skipton (near Ballarat) has got the “run away now” man going. Streatham is in that warning too. Streatham was razed in 1977 and the fire museum is there.Here is the VicEmergency map as it stands at the moment.
Good luck and Godspeed 🫡 it’s a horrendous situation.
Our temperature is now dropping and the wind has moved around to the West, only gusting into the 40s now. It was in the 70s at one stage. That’s good for Streatham but bad for Skipton. These towns are ones we go through if we go to Ballarat. There was something small just South of us a couple of hours ago but it has disappeared off the map so they must have stomped on it quickly.
For us, I’ve seen much worse days. I will never, ever forget the sky colour on Ash Wednesday.
What’s the forecast for tomorrow?
Divine Angel said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
The dedication in Eddie Fisher’s second memoir. He married five times, including marriages to Debbie Reynolds and Elizabeth Taylor.
TIL Eddie Fisher was a bit of an arsehole.
Humble too
Fun fact: after reading this memoir, his daughter Carrie quipped she wanted to “fumigate” her DNA. Which is, of course, why I’m reading it.
Never hear of him.
buffy said:
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
I see Skipton (near Ballarat) has got the “run away now” man going. Streatham is in that warning too. Streatham was razed in 1977 and the fire museum is there.Here is the VicEmergency map as it stands at the moment.
Good luck and Godspeed 🫡 it’s a horrendous situation.
Our temperature is now dropping and the wind has moved around to the West, only gusting into the 40s now. It was in the 70s at one stage. That’s good for Streatham but bad for Skipton. These towns are ones we go through if we go to Ballarat. There was something small just South of us a couple of hours ago but it has disappeared off the map so they must have stomped on it quickly.
For us, I’ve seen much worse days. I will never, ever forget the sky colour on Ash Wednesday.
:(
I think I’ll stay living here.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
Kite flying is fantastic sport on the beach! You should definitely get yourself one.
How does one ‘get yourself’ a beach?
like this
SCIENCE said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
Kite flying is fantastic sport on the beach! You should definitely get yourself one.
How does one ‘get yourself’ a beach?
like this
Too soon?
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Witty Rejoinder said:TIL Eddie Fisher was a bit of an arsehole.
Humble too
Fun fact: after reading this memoir, his daughter Carrie quipped she wanted to “fumigate” her DNA. Which is, of course, why I’m reading it.
Never hear of him.
His name was Eddie Fisher, and he was a singer, duh.
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:Humble too
Fun fact: after reading this memoir, his daughter Carrie quipped she wanted to “fumigate” her DNA. Which is, of course, why I’m reading it.
Never hear of him.
His name was Eddie Fisher, and he was a singer, duh.
His daughter was princess Leia, so I guess that makes him anakin. Who was also full of himself…
SCIENCE said:
JudgeMental said:
dv said:
They say laughter is the best medicine
that’s sick, man.
fooly
Humour dressed up as disgust for fellow human beings doesn’t often work.
Most people take it at face value not realising its ironic
Not people here but in general
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
Divine Angel said:Good luck and Godspeed 🫡 it’s a horrendous situation.
Our temperature is now dropping and the wind has moved around to the West, only gusting into the 40s now. It was in the 70s at one stage. That’s good for Streatham but bad for Skipton. These towns are ones we go through if we go to Ballarat. There was something small just South of us a couple of hours ago but it has disappeared off the map so they must have stomped on it quickly.
For us, I’ve seen much worse days. I will never, ever forget the sky colour on Ash Wednesday.
What’s the forecast for tomorrow?
Top of 22. Not going above 26 for the next 6 days. Although I generally only trust the forecast for about 3 days ahead. Not very likely to rain though. Winds <40km/hr.
furious said:
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:Never hear of him.
His name was Eddie Fisher, and he was a singer, duh.
His daughter was princess Leia, so I guess that makes him anakin. Who was also full of himself…
Did Eddie hate sand I wonder
buffy said:
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:Our temperature is now dropping and the wind has moved around to the West, only gusting into the 40s now. It was in the 70s at one stage. That’s good for Streatham but bad for Skipton. These towns are ones we go through if we go to Ballarat. There was something small just South of us a couple of hours ago but it has disappeared off the map so they must have stomped on it quickly.
For us, I’ve seen much worse days. I will never, ever forget the sky colour on Ash Wednesday.
What’s the forecast for tomorrow?
Top of 22. Not going above 26 for the next 6 days. Although I generally only trust the forecast for about 3 days ahead. Not very likely to rain though. Winds <40km/hr.
Oh, and lovely overnight lows between 7 and 12 degrees.
SCIENCE said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
Kite flying is fantastic sport on the beach! You should definitely get yourself one.
How does one ‘get yourself’ a beach?
like this
What beach is that?
buffy said:
buffy said:
Divine Angel said:What’s the forecast for tomorrow?
Top of 22. Not going above 26 for the next 6 days. Although I generally only trust the forecast for about 3 days ahead. Not very likely to rain though. Winds <40km/hr.
Oh, and lovely overnight lows between 7 and 12 degrees.
Should be a massive help for the firies.
buffy said:
buffy said:
Divine Angel said:What’s the forecast for tomorrow?
Top of 22. Not going above 26 for the next 6 days. Although I generally only trust the forecast for about 3 days ahead. Not very likely to rain though. Winds <40km/hr.
Oh, and lovely overnight lows between 7 and 12 degrees.
buffy has exported all her heat up to the North.
Forecast top of 43 tomorrow.
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:Humble too
Fun fact: after reading this memoir, his daughter Carrie quipped she wanted to “fumigate” her DNA. Which is, of course, why I’m reading it.
Never hear of him.
His name was Eddie Fisher, and he was a singer, duh.
Well, OK. Let me add some context.
Never heard or read of him before. But he writes like I should have.
Michael V said:
SCIENCE said:Witty Rejoinder said:
How does one ‘get yourself’ a beach?
like this
What beach is that?
Royal Canadian Naval Beach Commando “W” land on Mike Beach sector of Juno Beach, 6 June 1944
Cymek said:
SCIENCE said:
JudgeMental said:
that’s sick, man.
fooly
Humour dressed up as disgust for fellow human beings doesn’t often work.
Most people take it at face value not realising its ironic
Not people here but in general
we apologise in the sense of taking responsibility and acknowledging that the nett benefit is not equal to the gross benefit for all the horrible feelings our sarcyntironastical contributions generate
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:Never hear of him.
His name was Eddie Fisher, and he was a singer, duh.
Well, OK. Let me add some context.
Never heard or read of him before. But he writes like I should have.
Are you familiar with Debbie Reynolds, the female star of ‘Singing in the Rain’, who is the wife and mother in question?
JudgeMental said:
Michael V said:
SCIENCE said:like this
What beach is that?
Royal Canadian Naval Beach Commando “W” land on Mike Beach sector of Juno Beach, 6 June 1944
Gosh!
France then.
Thanks.
Divine Angel said:
SCIENCE said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
How does one ‘get yourself’ a beach?
like this
Too soon?
true, if history is any guide they’d have to push halfway into Canadialand and get confluent territory down at least to Venezueland, then cop a bit of pushback, before the beach landings
Witty Rejoinder said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:His name was Eddie Fisher, and he was a singer, duh.
Well, OK. Let me add some context.
Never heard or read of him before. But he writes like I should have.
Are you familiar with Debbie Reynolds, the female star of ‘Singing in the Rain’, who is the wife and mother in question?
I have heard of Debbie Reynolds, and Carrie Fisher.
Michael V said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Michael V said:Well, OK. Let me add some context.
Never heard or read of him before. But he writes like I should have.
Are you familiar with Debbie Reynolds, the female star of ‘Singing in the Rain’, who is the wife and mother in question?
I have heard of Debbie Reynolds, and Carrie Fisher.
Two out of three ain’t bad.
Hot and windy.
Tau.Neutrino said:
Hot and windy.
Watch out …..there is a fire West of you…
My sister thinks she might use this idea with her kids at school.
buffy said:
My sister thinks she might use this idea with her kids at school.
Cool. Even I might be able to make those.
:)
buffy said:
My sister thinks she might use this idea with her kids at school.
Heh.
buffy said:
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
I see Skipton (near Ballarat) has got the “run away now” man going. Streatham is in that warning too. Streatham was razed in 1977 and the fire museum is there.Here is the VicEmergency map as it stands at the moment.
Good luck and Godspeed 🫡 it’s a horrendous situation.
Our temperature is now dropping and the wind has moved around to the West, only gusting into the 40s now. It was in the 70s at one stage. That’s good for Streatham but bad for Skipton. These towns are ones we go through if we go to Ballarat. There was something small just South of us a couple of hours ago but it has disappeared off the map so they must have stomped on it quickly.
For us, I’ve seen much worse days. I will never, ever forget the sky colour on Ash Wednesday.
Such thing stick in the memory.
Still 42˚ here with a 49km/h northerly
buffy said:
buffy said:
Divine Angel said:What’s the forecast for tomorrow?
Top of 22. Not going above 26 for the next 6 days. Although I generally only trust the forecast for about 3 days ahead. Not very likely to rain though. Winds <40km/hr.
Oh, and lovely overnight lows between 7 and 12 degrees.
I’m green with envy. I hate these hot nights.
Progress report on dirtying the cattle vans. Pristine one on the right.
In real life, the shitty vans were regularly washed out with lime, which spilled through the cracks causing typical light-coloured splatter on the outside.
I’ll probably tone this down a bit.
roughbarked said:
buffy said:
buffy said:Top of 22. Not going above 26 for the next 6 days. Although I generally only trust the forecast for about 3 days ahead. Not very likely to rain though. Winds <40km/hr.
Oh, and lovely overnight lows between 7 and 12 degrees.
I’m green with envy. I hate these hot nights.
We have 22 tomorrow as well, and damaging winds possible. Cool nights.
Bubblecar said:
roughbarked said:
buffy said:Oh, and lovely overnight lows between 7 and 12 degrees.
I’m green with envy. I hate these hot nights.
We have 22 tomorrow as well, and damaging winds possible. Cool nights.
roughbarked said:
dv said:
They are still all lining up to stake claims on the oil under the melting ice cap.
A couple of nights ago, Mr Mutant and I were watching a film from 1987, called Less Than Zero. Towards the end, there’s a scene where the three lead characters drive past a windfarm. Didn’t realise windfarms were a thing back then. Google tells me the first real windfarm as we know it was installed in the US state of New Hampshire in 1980. The film is set in Los Angeles, California.
Found it.
When you order a small chips from Hungry Jack, they rooly mean small.
But the burgers are better.
Over.
Peak Warming Man said:
Found it.
When you order a small chips from Hungry Jack, they rooly mean small.
But the burgers are better.
Over.
???
Peak Warming Man said:
Found it.
When you order a small chips from Hungry Jack, they rooly mean small.
But the burgers are better.
Over.
Should have ordered 3 lots.
Another scorcher in the Nation’s Capital – with the added bonus of wind :-(
And got a sore back – probably due to not being out going for a walk due to the heat.
When I have a sore back – I normally walk it out – cant do it today without getting heat exhaution.
I’ll stop my whinging now
Brindabellas said:
Another scorcher in the Nation’s Capital – with the added bonus of wind :-(And got a sore back – probably due to not being out going for a walk due to the heat.
When I have a sore back – I normally walk it out – cant do it today without getting heat exhaution.
I’ll stop my whinging now
I think you’re entitled to whinge. We all do it.
Brindabellas said:
Another scorcher in the Nation’s Capital – with the added bonus of wind :-(And got a sore back – probably due to not being out going for a walk due to the heat.
When I have a sore back – I normally walk it out – cant do it today without getting heat exhaution.
I’ll stop my whinging now
No, please continue. It makes my difficulties seem small, by comparison.
Divine Angel said:
Brindabellas said:
Another scorcher in the Nation’s Capital – with the added bonus of wind :-(And got a sore back – probably due to not being out going for a walk due to the heat.
When I have a sore back – I normally walk it out – cant do it today without getting heat exhaution.
I’ll stop my whinging now
I think you’re entitled to whinge. We all do it.
Not an Aussie if you don’t whinge a bit or a lot.
Tau.Neutrino said:
Hot and windy.
Here’s an update on hot and windy.
Hot and Windy.
Tau.Neutrino said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
Hot and windy.Here’s an update on hot and windy.
Hot and Windy.
Still 42˚ here. wind NNW 48km/h
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Brindabellas said:
Another scorcher in the Nation’s Capital – with the added bonus of wind :-(And got a sore back – probably due to not being out going for a walk due to the heat.
When I have a sore back – I normally walk it out – cant do it today without getting heat exhaution.
I’ll stop my whinging now
I think you’re entitled to whinge. We all do it.
Not an Aussie if you don’t whinge a bit or a lot.
Pffft, Poms: hold my beer.
JudgeMental said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:I think you’re entitled to whinge. We all do it.
Not an Aussie if you don’t whinge a bit or a lot.
Pffft, Poms: hold my beer.
Bloody whingin’ poms.
Speaking of celebrities, I saw Alex Higgins and Kieth Richards fall out of a taxi outside the Talk of the Town in London once
I think it was once.
Peak Warming Man said:
Speaking of celebrities, I saw Alex Higgins and Kieth Richards fall out of a taxi outside the Talk of the Town in London once
I think it was once.
Hope the taxi was stopped.
The rule “ I before E except after C” has been disproven by scientists.
Kingy said:
The rule “ I before E except after C” has been disproven by scientists.
lol
Kingy said:
The rule “ I before E except after C” has been disproven by scientists.
It’s neither a weird of foreign concept to spend your leisure, perhaps with a cup of caffeine infusion by your side, pondering on words that don’t obey ‘the rules’, and, if your perception is at its height, you may find so many examples that you’re seized with a headache that requires relief by codeine.
captain_spalding said:
Kingy said:
The rule “ I before E except after C” has been disproven by scientists.
It’s neither a weird of foreign concept to spend your leisure, perhaps with a cup of caffeine infusion by your side, pondering on words that don’t obey ‘the rules’, and, if your perception is at its height, you may find so many examples that you’re seized with a headache that requires relief by codeine.
‘’…weird or foreign…’
“The data, tabled in Queensland parliament, showed there were 20,833 occupational violence and aggression incidents reported by school-based employees last year.
That was up from 5,748 in 2022.“
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-09/queensland-state-school-violence-against-teachers-quadruples/106214512
Divine Angel said:
“The data, tabled in Queensland parliament, showed there were 20,833 occupational violence and aggression incidents reported by school-based employees last year.That was up from 5,748 in 2022.“
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-09/queensland-state-school-violence-against-teachers-quadruples/106214512
so what’s the cause
Divine Angel said:
“The data, tabled in Queensland parliament, showed there were 20,833 occupational violence and aggression incidents reported by school-based employees last year.That was up from 5,748 in 2022.“
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-09/queensland-state-school-violence-against-teachers-quadruples/106214512
It doesn’t directly say from students, does mention walking into classrooms and feel safe
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:
“The data, tabled in Queensland parliament, showed there were 20,833 occupational violence and aggression incidents reported by school-based employees last year.That was up from 5,748 in 2022.“
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-09/queensland-state-school-violence-against-teachers-quadruples/106214512
so what’s the cause
Too many hormones in McDonalds burgers.
Cymek said:
Divine Angel said:
“The data, tabled in Queensland parliament, showed there were 20,833 occupational violence and aggression incidents reported by school-based employees last year.That was up from 5,748 in 2022.“
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-09/queensland-state-school-violence-against-teachers-quadruples/106214512
It doesn’t directly say from students, does mention walking into classrooms and feel safe
well we guess good guys with guns would stop this
Divine Angel said:
“The data, tabled in Queensland parliament, showed there were 20,833 occupational violence and aggression incidents reported by school-based employees last year.That was up from 5,748 in 2022.“
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-09/queensland-state-school-violence-against-teachers-quadruples/106214512
Pharque!
Are you safe from bushfires Buffy?
Peak Warming Man said:
Are you safe from bushfires Buffy?
Yes. We were fine. A couple of towns closer to Ballarat had scares. And there are serious fires in Central and Eastern Victoria. There are a couple of “run away now” men on the map at the moment.
buffy said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Are you safe from bushfires Buffy?
Yes. We were fine. A couple of towns closer to Ballarat had scares. And there are serious fires in Central and Eastern Victoria. There are a couple of “run away now” men on the map at the moment.
Goodo.
buffy said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Are you safe from bushfires Buffy?
Yes. We were fine. A couple of towns closer to Ballarat had scares. And there are serious fires in Central and Eastern Victoria. There are a couple of “run away now” men on the map at the moment.
Actually the ones near Ballarat (Streatham, Skipton area) are still pretty serious.
We have cooled right down here now, so we should be OK for a few days now.
buffy said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Are you safe from bushfires Buffy?
Yes. We were fine. A couple of towns closer to Ballarat had scares. And there are serious fires in Central and Eastern Victoria. There are a couple of “run away now” men on the map at the moment.
…while parts of this state are underwater, and possibly more so in days to come.
captain_spalding said:
buffy said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Are you safe from bushfires Buffy?
Yes. We were fine. A couple of towns closer to Ballarat had scares. And there are serious fires in Central and Eastern Victoria. There are a couple of “run away now” men on the map at the moment.
…while parts of this state are underwater, and possibly more so in days to come.
Droughts and flooding plains
Divine Angel said:
captain_spalding said:
buffy said:Yes. We were fine. A couple of towns closer to Ballarat had scares. And there are serious fires in Central and Eastern Victoria. There are a couple of “run away now” men on the map at the moment.
…while parts of this state are underwater, and possibly more so in days to come.
Droughts and flooding plains
LOL
We had a bushfire sky for sunset tonight. Strange (distressing) orange light. The smoke must be high though, there is no smell. And I’m good at picking up that smell. Looks like the people in the central and eastern regions of the state will still have problem tonight. And the fire near Ballarat is still on the go.
buffy said:
We had a bushfire sky for sunset tonight. Strange (distressing) orange light. The smoke must be high though, there is no smell. And I’m good at picking up that smell. Looks like the people in the central and eastern regions of the state will still have problem tonight. And the fire near Ballarat is still on the go.
Hopes and best wishes for your near future, and for others in the danger areas.
captain_spalding said:
buffy said:
We had a bushfire sky for sunset tonight. Strange (distressing) orange light. The smoke must be high though, there is no smell. And I’m good at picking up that smell. Looks like the people in the central and eastern regions of the state will still have problem tonight. And the fire near Ballarat is still on the go.
Hopes and best wishes for your near future, and for others in the danger areas.
+1
Peak Warming Man said:
captain_spalding said:
buffy said:
We had a bushfire sky for sunset tonight. Strange (distressing) orange light. The smoke must be high though, there is no smell. And I’m good at picking up that smell. Looks like the people in the central and eastern regions of the state will still have problem tonight. And the fire near Ballarat is still on the go.
Hopes and best wishes for your near future, and for others in the danger areas.
+1
No problems for us at the moment. The Grampians burnt last year, so they don’t have a fuel load this year. There is a big grassy plain in between them and us though and it is grassy. It’s not really different from every summer and we have been here since 1981, so if we haven’t worked it out yet, there is something wrong with us. Always we prepare. Always we hope not to need the preparations. Unless somehow we end up with the rest of summer being cool, we have risk until at least the end of March. There have been a few cool summers, the cycle suggests it’s about time for some more hot summers. Last Summer we had a 40 degree day once in each of December, January and February. There have been times in the past when we had runs of two, three, four days as hot as that. But not for a while now. It will undoubtedly cycle around. It occurred to me today that I managed to avoid summer fairly effectively for around 40 years while I was working by being inside. Except for the hellishly hot visiting days to Casterton when we wandered around with wet towels around our necks between patients in the early days. We did eventually get a couple of portable air conditioners for over there.
Had a dream about office espionage, seemed to be set in the 1970s or 80s. A woman was gathering info on a company from the inside. Her mentor told her to always make a lot of noise when making copies for regular business, so that when she quietly made copies for her mission, people wouldn’t notice.
dv said:
Had a dream about office espionage, seemed to be set in the 1970s or 80s. A woman was gathering info on a company from the inside. Her mentor told her to always make a lot of noise when making copies for regular business, so that when she quietly made copies for her mission, people wouldn’t notice.
Cunning as an Oxford fox.
These clever dogs rival toddlers when it comes to learning words
A new study found that some dogs can learn words for objects by overhearing a conversation, an ability humans begin to acquire at about 18 months old.
January 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST
By Dino Grandoni
In many households, it’s a forbidden four-letter word. It can’t be uttered aloud, only spelled, so those within earshot don’t get too worked up.
“Can you take the dog for a W-A-L-K?”
Many dog owners know their pets excel at learning words such as “walk,” “sit,” “stay” and even their own names. But researchers have discovered the word-acquisition ability of certain canines can rival that of toddlers.
A study published in the journal Science on Thursday found that some dogs can learn words simply by overhearing conversations, even when the pets are not directly addressed, an ability humans begin to acquire at about 18 months old.
“This can really give us more appreciation to how exceptional dogs can be,” said lead author Shany Dror, a comparative cognition researcher at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna and Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest.
For their experiments, Dror and her team recruited 10 dogs and their owners from around the world. The breeds included a miniature Australian shepherd, a German shepherd, a Labrador retriever and several border collies — all herding or sporting breeds known for their trainability.
Dogs tend to be better at learning words for actions — think “fetch” or “roll over” — than at retaining the names of objects. So Dror sought out what she called “gifted” dogs that had previously demonstrated an ability to learn the names of their toys.
“I noticed she started to actually know the names of her toys without me giving her assistance when she was about 8 months old,” said one of her owners, Elle Baumgartel-Austin.
The researchers instructed the dog owners to discuss two toys that their dogs had never seen before. The dogs were present for those conversations. But the owners never directly addressed their pets.
“It was very funny watching the video after the fact, just to see what she was doing,” Baumgartel-Austin said. Basket had followed the toy with her eyes as they talked. “She got a little frustrated. It was not very fun to see two humans play with a toy that she wanted.”
To assess what the dogs learned by eavesdropping, a day or more later the owners were guided to place the toys in a different room among other plushies and then ask their dog to retrieve one of the two new toys by name. Seven of the 10 dogs, including Basket, regularly fetched the correct toy. Although the sample size was small, the results were statistically significant.
The discovery not only reveals a previously unknown cognitive ability of canines, but it could also offer clues to how human language may have evolved.
Overhearing the conversations of parents and other adults is part of how toddlers learn to talk. That some dogs are able to do so as well suggests that an ability to read social cues needed to follow a conversation predates language itself.
“This is something that came before language,” Dror said. “Because dogs don’t have language, and yet they do have these abilities.”
Gabriella Lakatos, a researcher at Britain’s University of Hertfordshire who also has studied human-dog interactions, said the findings “extend the list of behaviors and abilities previously described in dogs as analogous to those of young children.”
Among other animals, the ability to eavesdrop has also been documented in bonobos. Canine researchers have known since the early 2000s that some dogs can recognize more than 200 items by name and can even infer the names of new toys by excluding ones they already know.
But Juliane Kaminski, a comparative psychology associate professor at Britain’s University of Portsmouth who conducted that early research, cautioned against overinterpreting the results to say dogs can deeply learn language the same way people do. “The interpretation in terms of ‘word learning’ in the linguistic sense seems a little too strong for me,” she said. “What the study shows is that dogs can learn labels without being explicitly directed toward” an object.
She added it is still unclear why only a handful of dogs are able to learn the names of their toys. Her own work with label-learning dogs suggests they are more curious and focused than their less-gifted canine counterparts.
“However, what we do not know is what comes first,” Kaminski said. Are some dogs born better learners? Or do they simply get used to fetching objects when asked?
“It’s a chicken-and-egg problem, and we need further research to explore this,” she said.
Dror tried for years in vain to train other less gifted but still very good dogs — including her own German shepherd, Mitos — to associate names with toys. “Nothing worked. It was very frustrating.”
Still, Mitos nuzzled his way into the new paper. He died last year at 15, just as Dror was submitting the research for publication, and she dedicated the paper to him. “It’s definitely hard to lose someone that’s been such a huge part of your life for so long,” she said.
Now, Dror has a new puppy — a schipperke named Flea. She is introducing her to toys and hoping she can learn.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2026/01/08/dogs-learn-words-study/
Hello, it’s Friday. I’ve just got home from work and I’m checking out todays forums activities.
You lot had better have been playing nicely, coz if you haven’t, I’m gonna call the cops.
dv said:
Had a dream about office espionage, seemed to be set in the 1970s or 80s. A woman was gathering info on a company from the inside. Her mentor told her to always make a lot of noise when making copies for regular business, so that when she quietly made copies for her mission, people wouldn’t notice.
So, lots of rotary dial phones, manual typewriters, telex machines, International Roast….?
Neophyte said:
dv said:
Had a dream about office espionage, seemed to be set in the 1970s or 80s. A woman was gathering info on a company from the inside. Her mentor told her to always make a lot of noise when making copies for regular business, so that when she quietly made copies for her mission, people wouldn’t notice.
So, lots of rotary dial phones, manual typewriters, telex machines, International Roast….?
There wasn’t that much detail. But lots of filing cabinets.
Witty Rejoinder said:
These clever dogs rival toddlers when it comes to learning wordsA new study found that some dogs can learn words for objects by overhearing a conversation, an ability humans begin to acquire at about 18 months old.
Sam the Barely-Domesticated Wolf was entirely au fait with words like ‘walk’, ‘car ride’, ‘toddle’, ‘dog-time’, ‘bath’, ‘dinner’, and, of course, ‘food’ (and maybe one or two more) and would display various reactions when he heard them.
Neophyte said:
dv said:
Had a dream about office espionage, seemed to be set in the 1970s or 80s. A woman was gathering info on a company from the inside. Her mentor told her to always make a lot of noise when making copies for regular business, so that when she quietly made copies for her mission, people wouldn’t notice.
So, lots of rotary dial phones, manual typewriters, telex machines, International Roast….?
Anything but Pablo coffee.
captain_spalding said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
These clever dogs rival toddlers when it comes to learning wordsA new study found that some dogs can learn words for objects by overhearing a conversation, an ability humans begin to acquire at about 18 months old.
Sam the Barely-Domesticated Wolf was entirely au fait with words like ‘walk’, ‘car ride’, ‘toddle’, ‘dog-time’, ‘bath’, ‘dinner’, and, of course, ‘food’ (and maybe one or two more) and would display various reactions when he heard them.
Have you watched videos of dogs and cats who have learned to use “talk buttons”. I was considering getting some for Gracie Blue, but she bloody well died.
captain_spalding said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
These clever dogs rival toddlers when it comes to learning wordsA new study found that some dogs can learn words for objects by overhearing a conversation, an ability humans begin to acquire at about 18 months old.
Sam the Barely-Domesticated Wolf was entirely au fait with words like ‘walk’, ‘car ride’, ‘toddle’, ‘dog-time’, ‘bath’, ‘dinner’, and, of course, ‘food’ (and maybe one or two more) and would display various reactions when he heard them.
Benny Boy? Well. need I say more?
Witty Rejoinder said:
These clever dogs rival toddlers when it comes to learning wordsA new study found that some dogs can learn words for objects by overhearing a conversation, an ability humans begin to acquire at about 18 months old.
January 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST
By Dino GrandoniIn many households, it’s a forbidden four-letter word. It can’t be uttered aloud, only spelled, so those within earshot don’t get too worked up.
“Can you take the dog for a W-A-L-K?”
Many dog owners know their pets excel at learning words such as “walk,” “sit,” “stay” and even their own names. But researchers have discovered the word-acquisition ability of certain canines can rival that of toddlers.
A study published in the journal Science on Thursday found that some dogs can learn words simply by overhearing conversations, even when the pets are not directly addressed, an ability humans begin to acquire at about 18 months old.
“This can really give us more appreciation to how exceptional dogs can be,” said lead author Shany Dror, a comparative cognition researcher at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna and Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest.
For their experiments, Dror and her team recruited 10 dogs and their owners from around the world. The breeds included a miniature Australian shepherd, a German shepherd, a Labrador retriever and several border collies — all herding or sporting breeds known for their trainability.
Dogs tend to be better at learning words for actions — think “fetch” or “roll over” — than at retaining the names of objects. So Dror sought out what she called “gifted” dogs that had previously demonstrated an ability to learn the names of their toys.
“I noticed she started to actually know the names of her toys without me giving her assistance when she was about 8 months old,” said one of her owners, Elle Baumgartel-Austin.
The researchers instructed the dog owners to discuss two toys that their dogs had never seen before. The dogs were present for those conversations. But the owners never directly addressed their pets.
“It was very funny watching the video after the fact, just to see what she was doing,” Baumgartel-Austin said. Basket had followed the toy with her eyes as they talked. “She got a little frustrated. It was not very fun to see two humans play with a toy that she wanted.”
To assess what the dogs learned by eavesdropping, a day or more later the owners were guided to place the toys in a different room among other plushies and then ask their dog to retrieve one of the two new toys by name. Seven of the 10 dogs, including Basket, regularly fetched the correct toy. Although the sample size was small, the results were statistically significant.
The discovery not only reveals a previously unknown cognitive ability of canines, but it could also offer clues to how human language may have evolved.
Overhearing the conversations of parents and other adults is part of how toddlers learn to talk. That some dogs are able to do so as well suggests that an ability to read social cues needed to follow a conversation predates language itself.
“This is something that came before language,” Dror said. “Because dogs don’t have language, and yet they do have these abilities.”
Gabriella Lakatos, a researcher at Britain’s University of Hertfordshire who also has studied human-dog interactions, said the findings “extend the list of behaviors and abilities previously described in dogs as analogous to those of young children.”
Among other animals, the ability to eavesdrop has also been documented in bonobos. Canine researchers have known since the early 2000s that some dogs can recognize more than 200 items by name and can even infer the names of new toys by excluding ones they already know.
But Juliane Kaminski, a comparative psychology associate professor at Britain’s University of Portsmouth who conducted that early research, cautioned against overinterpreting the results to say dogs can deeply learn language the same way people do. “The interpretation in terms of ‘word learning’ in the linguistic sense seems a little too strong for me,” she said. “What the study shows is that dogs can learn labels without being explicitly directed toward” an object.
She added it is still unclear why only a handful of dogs are able to learn the names of their toys. Her own work with label-learning dogs suggests they are more curious and focused than their less-gifted canine counterparts.
“However, what we do not know is what comes first,” Kaminski said. Are some dogs born better learners? Or do they simply get used to fetching objects when asked?
“It’s a chicken-and-egg problem, and we need further research to explore this,” she said.
Dror tried for years in vain to train other less gifted but still very good dogs — including her own German shepherd, Mitos — to associate names with toys. “Nothing worked. It was very frustrating.”
Still, Mitos nuzzled his way into the new paper. He died last year at 15, just as Dror was submitting the research for publication, and she dedicated the paper to him. “It’s definitely hard to lose someone that’s been such a huge part of your life for so long,” she said.
Now, Dror has a new puppy — a schipperke named Flea. She is introducing her to toys and hoping she can learn.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2026/01/08/dogs-learn-words-study/
:)
kii said:
captain_spalding said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
These clever dogs rival toddlers when it comes to learning wordsA new study found that some dogs can learn words for objects by overhearing a conversation, an ability humans begin to acquire at about 18 months old.
Sam the Barely-Domesticated Wolf was entirely au fait with words like ‘walk’, ‘car ride’, ‘toddle’, ‘dog-time’, ‘bath’, ‘dinner’, and, of course, ‘food’ (and maybe one or two more) and would display various reactions when he heard them.
Have you watched videos of dogs and cats who have learned to use “talk buttons”. I was considering getting some for Gracie Blue, but she bloody well died.
They are fascinating. If I were to get another dog, I’d certainly set up a “talk button” set. Mind you, it’d have to have an Australian accent.
Good morning everybody.
The sky is becoming well light – it was dark an hour ago. It’s partly cloudy and there are light to moderate gusty breezes. We had a few minutes of light rain about 50 minutes ago, but I doubt it’ll show more than a trace in the ORB.
It is currently 19.7° C and 87% RH. We are forecast a top of 29° C and a shower or two, delivering up to 4 mm.
Last night, our small fridge (20-odd years old) decided to deliver litres of iced water internally from one of its internal vents. I’m guess that it has a blocked drain tube that delivers water to the evaporator, which I expect to be on top of the motor. It is a dry-air fridge. Any way, my job for today will be to clean the internals of the old F&P fridge in the garage and get it going again, then transfer the frozen and refrigerated foodstuffs to it. After that I’ll turn the empty fridge off, let any water drain from it, then try to fix the problem probably tomorrow.
Food? Undecided yet. I know Mrs V is keen on avocado and Vegemite on toast for breakfast. Me? Not so much today. Anyway that’ll depend on the ripeness of the fruit. Other meals? Who knows.
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 11 degrees at the back door and the sky is overcast. It was a windy night. We are forecast a windy, cloudy 22 degrees.
I have some more tidying to do outside and I need to investigate some of my pots which might have bulbs of native plants in them. Or not.
buffy said:
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 11 degrees at the back door and the sky is overcast. It was a windy night. We are forecast a windy, cloudy 22 degrees.I have some more tidying to do outside and I need to investigate some of my pots which might have bulbs of native plants in them. Or not.
Morning. 26˚ here. it is all I can do to only water the essentials. The ground water just isn’t there. Daresay the water table is many metres away.
Pots with natives have to be kept alive. Too hot to put them in the ground.
Stay safe and unburned.
Michael V said:
kii said:
captain_spalding said:Sam the Barely-Domesticated Wolf was entirely au fait with words like ‘walk’, ‘car ride’, ‘toddle’, ‘dog-time’, ‘bath’, ‘dinner’, and, of course, ‘food’ (and maybe one or two more) and would display various reactions when he heard them.
Have you watched videos of dogs and cats who have learned to use “talk buttons”. I was considering getting some for Gracie Blue, but she bloody well died.
They are fascinating. If I were to get another dog, I’d certainly set up a “talk button” set. Mind you, it’d have to have an Australian accent.
In regular speech, Jellybean reacts to several words, including when I say “fuck”. It hurts her fragile sensitivity; she hides whenever I say it regardless of tone.
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
kii said:Have you watched videos of dogs and cats who have learned to use “talk buttons”. I was considering getting some for Gracie Blue, but she bloody well died.
They are fascinating. If I were to get another dog, I’d certainly set up a “talk button” set. Mind you, it’d have to have an Australian accent.
We had a set for Jellybean. She wasn’t at all interested. It was the kind you could record your own voice so yes, it had an Australian accent.In regular speech, Jellybean reacts to several words, including when I say “fuck”. It hurts her fragile sensitivity; she hides whenever I say it regardless of tone.
It isn’t the word s much as the effort put into it.
We have a 90% chance of rain right now but it’s currently clear and sunny out the window. Top of 30 degrees. Looks like the remnants of a tropical low will make its way down the coast Monday-Tuesday, so we could cop a ton of rain then.
It’s my dad’s birthday today. My sister booked a room in Redcliffe’s fanciest hotel for dad and his partner tonight. There’s dinner planned, don’t know what else. Maybe just hanging out.
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
kii said:Have you watched videos of dogs and cats who have learned to use “talk buttons”. I was considering getting some for Gracie Blue, but she bloody well died.
They are fascinating. If I were to get another dog, I’d certainly set up a “talk button” set. Mind you, it’d have to have an Australian accent.
We had a set for Jellybean. She wasn’t at all interested. It was the kind you could record your own voice so yes, it had an Australian accent.In regular speech, Jellybean reacts to several words, including when I say “fuck”. It hurts her fragile sensitivity; she hides whenever I say it regardless of tone.
Wow!
I had no idea one could buy them. I assumed that they had to be home-made.
I think Splash would have used a set.
Divine Angel said:
We have a 90% chance of rain right now but it’s currently clear and sunny out the window. Top of 30 degrees. Looks like the remnants of a tropical low will make its way down the coast Monday-Tuesday, so we could cop a ton of rain then.
It’s my dad’s birthday today. My sister booked a room in Redcliffe’s fanciest hotel for dad and his partner tonight. There’s dinner planned, don’t know what else. Maybe just hanging out.
The Motel 6 on Beaconsfield St? Or perhaps the Sebel…
Divine Angel said:
We have a 90% chance of rain right now but it’s currently clear and sunny out the window. Top of 30 degrees. Looks like the remnants of a tropical low will make its way down the coast Monday-Tuesday, so we could cop a ton of rain then.
It’s my dad’s birthday today. My sister booked a room in Redcliffe’s fanciest hotel for dad and his partner tonight. There’s dinner planned, don’t know what else. Maybe just hanging out.
Hope you have a family partying time.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:They are fascinating. If I were to get another dog, I’d certainly set up a “talk button” set. Mind you, it’d have to have an Australian accent.
We had a set for Jellybean. She wasn’t at all interested. It was the kind you could record your own voice so yes, it had an Australian accent.In regular speech, Jellybean reacts to several words, including when I say “fuck”. It hurts her fragile sensitivity; she hides whenever I say it regardless of tone.
Wow!
I had no idea one could buy them. I assumed that they had to be home-made.
I think Splash would have used a set.
We got ours from Aldi. They have them during their pet care sales. You can get them online from pet stores too. I assume Amazon, Temu etc have them also.
Bit of a sunshower happening here. Just enough to wet the ground.
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:We had a set for Jellybean. She wasn’t at all interested. It was the kind you could record your own voice so yes, it had an Australian accent.
In regular speech, Jellybean reacts to several words, including when I say “fuck”. It hurts her fragile sensitivity; she hides whenever I say it regardless of tone.
Wow!
I had no idea one could buy them. I assumed that they had to be home-made.
I think Splash would have used a set.
We got ours from Aldi. They have them during their pet care sales. You can get them online from pet stores too. I assume Amazon, Temu etc have them also.
:)
Cricket Australia may have lost $30 million withe the short day tests but…. Between September 2024 -2025, UK travellers contributed $2 billion to the Australian economy.
Divine Angel said:
Bit of a sunshower happening here. Just enough to wet the ground.
Oh wouldn’t it be lovely.
r/h here is 26% at the mo but it cretainly feels drier than that.
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Bit of a sunshower happening here. Just enough to wet the ground.
Oh wouldn’t it be lovely.
r/h here is 26% at the mo but it cretainly feels drier than that.
I haven’t even stepped outside yet and the humidity is high enough for me to feel it in my lungs. Poor old dad won’t cope very well with it either. He had pneumonia in 2011 which wrecked his lungs. He had to move to a drier climate because the humidity affected him much the same way it affects me. Sometimes I joke about moving in with him, or MIL who lives in Gympie.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Bit of a sunshower happening here. Just enough to wet the ground.
Oh wouldn’t it be lovely.
r/h here is 26% at the mo but it cretainly feels drier than that.
I haven’t even stepped outside yet and the humidity is high enough for me to feel it in my lungs. Poor old dad won’t cope very well with it either. He had pneumonia in 2011 which wrecked his lungs. He had to move to a drier climate because the humidity affected him much the same way it affects me. Sometimes I joke about moving in with him, or MIL who lives in Gympie.
Gympie can get quite humid at times, too.
Morning pilgrims, track good, weather fine.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Bit of a sunshower happening here. Just enough to wet the ground.
Oh wouldn’t it be lovely.
r/h here is 26% at the mo but it cretainly feels drier than that.
I haven’t even stepped outside yet and the humidity is high enough for me to feel it in my lungs. Poor old dad won’t cope very well with it either. He had pneumonia in 2011 which wrecked his lungs. He had to move to a drier climate because the humidity affected him much the same way it affects me. Sometimes I joke about moving in with him, or MIL who lives in Gympie.
Yes. My lungs had trouble with the high humidity in the Northern Rivers.
Peak Warming Man said:
Morning pilgrims, track good, weather fine.
Excellent!
Now, go and make a bit of money for me, thanks.
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Morning pilgrims, track good, weather fine.
Excellent!
Now, go and make a bit of money for me, thanks.
More like give us the hot tips please.
Morning – it’s a hot and windy day in the Nation’s Capital.
Currently 30.4C – with 69km gusts – yuck!
I was awake from 4am – so went for a walk at .5.50am – it was a pleasant 20C. I didn’t see anyone around. Thought there would have been more people up walking their dogs before it got too hot. I left Princess Cordelia behind, as these days she walks too slowly – and cant got that far. I needed a long walk to stretch out my back – think it did the trick – only a slight niggle now.
Hope everyone stays cool and safe – and avoids any fires
Brindabellas said:
Morning – it’s a hot and windy day in the Nation’s Capital.Currently 30.4C – with 69km gusts – yuck!
I was awake from 4am – so went for a walk at .5.50am – it was a pleasant 20C. I didn’t see anyone around. Thought there would have been more people up walking their dogs before it got too hot. I left Princess Cordelia behind, as these days she walks too slowly – and cant got that far. I needed a long walk to stretch out my back – think it did the trick – only a slight niggle now.
Hope everyone stays cool and safe – and avoids any fires
and the same hope directed back at you. :)
Brindabellas said:
Morning – it’s a hot and windy day in the Nation’s Capital.Currently 30.4C – with 69km gusts – yuck!
I was awake from 4am – so went for a walk at .5.50am – it was a pleasant 20C. I didn’t see anyone around. Thought there would have been more people up walking their dogs before it got too hot. I left Princess Cordelia behind, as these days she walks too slowly – and cant got that far. I needed a long walk to stretch out my back – think it did the trick – only a slight niggle now.
Hope everyone stays cool and safe – and avoids any fires
Similar hopes for you too, including: have a great day.
:)
Heading for 22 here, crazy wind all day.
Various activities planned but first, compile and place next week’s Coles order.
Going to make this freekeh salad next week, and was just thinking:
“What the betting that Coles don’t have any pomegranate arils?”
But they do! Product of Serbia.
The ghost of Dorothea Mackellar speaks again
Divine Angel said:
The ghost of Dorothea Mackellar speaks again
Nods.
Divine Angel said:
The ghost of Dorothea Mackellar speaks again
Dot knew.
What have the Chinese ever done for us?
https://www.futura-sciences.com/en/china-uncovers-a-2200-year-old-imperial-road-that-rivals-modern-highways_23010/
Witty Rejoinder said:
What have the Chinese ever done for us?https://www.futura-sciences.com/en/china-uncovers-a-2200-year-old-imperial-road-that-rivals-modern-highways_23010/
Succulent Chinese Meals, of course.
Witty Rejoinder said:
What have the Chinese ever done for us?
Invaded Distant Nations For Colonisation And Regime Change ¡
wait
Divine Angel said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
What have the Chinese ever done for us?
Succulent Chinese Meals, of course.
and opium
This Eddie Fisher memoir is hilarious. The arrogance of this guy is next level (and relentless). In this excerpt, he’s talking about meeting Princess Margaret. Also, how tall is a princess supposed to be? 🤔
Divine Angel said:
This Eddie Fisher memoir is hilarious. The arrogance of this guy is next level (and relentless). In this excerpt, he’s talking about meeting Princess Margaret. Also, how tall is a princess supposed to be? 🤔
He wasn’t exactly tall himself.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
This Eddie Fisher memoir is hilarious. The arrogance of this guy is next level (and relentless). In this excerpt, he’s talking about meeting Princess Margaret. Also, how tall is a princess supposed to be? 🤔
He wasn’t exactly tall himself.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
This Eddie Fisher memoir is hilarious. The arrogance of this guy is next level (and relentless). In this excerpt, he’s talking about meeting Princess Margaret. Also, how tall is a princess supposed to be? 🤔
He wasn’t exactly tall himself.
Google says he was 164cms, she was 155cms. Probably a bit taller if she wore heels.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
This Eddie Fisher memoir is hilarious. The arrogance of this guy is next level (and relentless). In this excerpt, he’s talking about meeting Princess Margaret. Also, how tall is a princess supposed to be? 🤔
He wasn’t exactly tall himself.
And to think she could have been a sexy shiksa.
Dating a chorus girl from the Copacabana.
Ok ok, I’ll stop.
After this one.
(I’m taking a lot of grains of salt reading this book, btw)
Divine Angel said:
Ok ok, I’ll stop.After this one.
(I’m taking a lot of grains of salt reading this book, btw)
eyes pop.
Arrow tips found in South Africa are the oldest evidence of poison use in hunting
https://theconversation.com/arrow-tips-found-in-south-africa-are-the-oldest-evidence-of-poison-use-in-hunting-271444
Witty Rejoinder said:
Arrow tips found in South Africa are the oldest evidence of poison use in huntinghttps://theconversation.com/arrow-tips-found-in-south-africa-are-the-oldest-evidence-of-poison-use-in-hunting-271444
thanks.
Divine Angel said:
Ok ok, I’ll stop.After this one.
(I’m taking a lot of grains of salt reading this book, btw)
LOL
Witty Rejoinder said:
Arrow tips found in South Africa are the oldest evidence of poison use in huntinghttps://theconversation.com/arrow-tips-found-in-south-africa-are-the-oldest-evidence-of-poison-use-in-hunting-271444
Cool!
Witty Rejoinder said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
This Eddie Fisher memoir is hilarious. The arrogance of this guy is next level (and relentless). In this excerpt, he’s talking about meeting Princess Margaret. Also, how tall is a princess supposed to be? 🤔
He wasn’t exactly tall himself.
And to think she could have been a sexy shiksa.
She wasn’t much taller then her sister the Queen, who was only knee high to a really small thing.
Divine Angel said:
This Eddie Fisher memoir is hilarious. The arrogance of this guy is next level (and relentless). In this excerpt, he’s talking about meeting Princess Margaret. Also, how tall is a princess supposed to be? 🤔
This is why Trump isn’t regarded as particularly unusual by Americans. Overblown self-promotion is quite commonplace in their culture.
I seem to be reacting to this diet rather oddly and I assume the diabetes has something to do with it.
I’m eating quite a lot less but even after only a very modest meal, I feel extremely tired.
Had to lie down almost immediately after my small lunch of two eggs and broccoli. Had over an hour’s sleep but I still don’t feel right.
Bubblecar said:
I seem to be reacting to this diet rather oddly and I assume the diabetes has something to do with it.I’m eating quite a lot less but even after only a very modest meal, I feel extremely tired.
Had to lie down almost immediately after my small lunch of two eggs and broccoli. Had over an hour’s sleep but I still don’t feel right.
AI Overview
Yes, it is common for people with type 2 diabetes to experience significant fatigue after eating, a phenomenon often called postprandial somnolence. This can occur even after small meals, particularly when someone is on a weight loss diet that may already be challenging their energy reserves.
Persistent fatigue affects roughly half of all people living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The most frequent causes include:
1. Blood Sugar Fluctuations
Post-meal fatigue is most often tied to how your body processes glucose:
Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar): In type 2 diabetes, cells are resistant to insulin, meaning they cannot efficiently absorb glucose from the bloodstream for energy. This leaves you feeling depleted even though your blood has plenty of “fuel”.
Reactive Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar): Some individuals experience a “sugar crash” after eating, where the body overreacts to food by producing too much insulin, causing blood sugar levels to plummet shortly after the meal. This often leads to sudden, intense drowsiness, shakiness, or weakness.
2. Dietary and Metabolic Factors
Meal Composition: Meals high in refined carbohydrates or sugars can trigger rapid spikes and crashes in blood sugar. Even small amounts of high-GI (Glycemic Index) foods, such as white bread or sugary snacks, can lead to these energy dips.
Chronic Inflammation: Type 2 diabetes is associated with low-grade chronic inflammation, which can directly reduce the amount of cellular energy (ATP) available for your body to function.
Nutrient Deficiencies: Deficiencies in magnesium, which is common in people with diabetes, can increase feelings of lethargy and fatigue.
3. Impact of Weight Loss Diets
Dehydration: Diets and diabetes-related frequent urination can lead to dehydration, which lowers blood volume and makes it harder for oxygen and nutrients to reach tissues, resulting in fatigue.
Insulin Management: If you are taking medications like insulin or metformin as part of your management plan, these can sometimes cause low blood sugar if your food intake is significantly reduced for weight loss.
Strategies to Manage Fatigue
To help stabilize energy levels after meals, consider these approaches:
Choose Balanced Meals: Combine carbohydrates with fiber, healthy fats, and lean protein to slow glucose absorption.
Light Activity: A short 10-15 minute walk after eating can help your body process blood sugar and naturally boost alertness.
Monitor Glucose: Regularly checking your blood sugar before and after meals can help identify if your fatigue is tied to specific food triggers or medication timing.
Stay Hydrated: Ensure you are drinking enough water throughout the day to support digestion and energy.
If this fatigue is persistent or interferes with your daily life, it is important to consult a healthcare provider to rule out other issues such as anemia, thyroid problems, or the need to adjust your diabetes medication.
Bubblecar said:
I seem to be reacting to this diet rather oddly and I assume the diabetes has something to do with it.I’m eating quite a lot less but even after only a very modest meal, I feel extremely tired.
Had to lie down almost immediately after my small lunch of two eggs and broccoli. Had over an hour’s sleep but I still don’t feel right.
Doesn’t sound like fun.
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
I seem to be reacting to this diet rather oddly and I assume the diabetes has something to do with it.I’m eating quite a lot less but even after only a very modest meal, I feel extremely tired.
Had to lie down almost immediately after my small lunch of two eggs and broccoli. Had over an hour’s sleep but I still don’t feel right.
Doesn’t sound like fun.
It would be more understandable if these meals involved high carbs, but they’re notably low-carb.
https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/1L1R5LHE
Polar bears enjoy playing in the snow as Scotland has a dumping of snow.
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
I seem to be reacting to this diet rather oddly and I assume the diabetes has something to do with it.I’m eating quite a lot less but even after only a very modest meal, I feel extremely tired.
Had to lie down almost immediately after my small lunch of two eggs and broccoli. Had over an hour’s sleep but I still don’t feel right.
Doesn’t sound like fun.
It would be more understandable if these meals involved high carbs, but they’re notably low-carb.
Maybe it is something else.
Peak Warming Man said:
https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/1L1R5LHEPolar bears enjoy playing in the snow as Scotland has a dumping of snow.
That link is almost as dubious as it’s pretense…
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:Doesn’t sound like fun.
It would be more understandable if these meals involved high carbs, but they’re notably low-carb.
Maybe it is something else.
After I’ve been doing the diet for another few days I’ll make a GP appointment and get some more blood taken for the usual tests.
Possibly my medication needs adjusting while on a weight loss diet.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Peak Warming Man said:
https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/1L1R5LHEPolar bears enjoy playing in the snow as Scotland has a dumping of snow.
That link is almost as dubious as it’s pretense…
There are polar bears in Scotland at Highland Wildlife Park in Kincraig.
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:It would be more understandable if these meals involved high carbs, but they’re notably low-carb.
Maybe it is something else.
After I’ve been doing the diet for another few days I’ll make a GP appointment and get some more blood taken for the usual tests.
Possibly my medication needs adjusting while on a weight loss diet.
You might not be drinking enough.
Ian said:
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:Maybe it is something else.
After I’ve been doing the diet for another few days I’ll make a GP appointment and get some more blood taken for the usual tests.
Possibly my medication needs adjusting while on a weight loss diet.
You might not be drinking enough.
Seems to be drinking plenty of tea and water.
Bubblecar said:
Ian said:
Bubblecar said:After I’ve been doing the diet for another few days I’ll make a GP appointment and get some more blood taken for the usual tests.
Possibly my medication needs adjusting while on a weight loss diet.
You might not be drinking enough.
Seems to be drinking plenty of tea and water.
Hmmm
Witty Rejoinder said:
Peak Warming Man said:
https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/1L1R5LHEPolar bears enjoy playing in the snow as Scotland has a dumping of snow.
That link is almost as dubious as it’s pretense…
‘tis the reason I din’t click on it.
Bubblecar said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Peak Warming Man said:
https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/1L1R5LHEPolar bears enjoy playing in the snow as Scotland has a dumping of snow.
That link is almost as dubious as it’s pretense…
There are polar bears in Scotland at Highland Wildlife Park in Kincraig.
TIL
Usually with a celebrity memoir, it passes through at least one legal team before publication. I guess the 80s were a different time. I don’t know who edited Eddie Fisher’s tale, but I wonder if they kept their job. Yikes.
Divine Angel said:
Usually with a celebrity memoir, it passes through at least one legal team before publication. I guess the 80s were a different time. I don’t know who edited Eddie Fisher’s tale, but I wonder if they kept their job. Yikes.
I read in the wiki page that both are autobiographies. The second one is a recycling of the first with much added salacious stuff. Maybe there was no editor.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Usually with a celebrity memoir, it passes through at least one legal team before publication. I guess the 80s were a different time. I don’t know who edited Eddie Fisher’s tale, but I wonder if they kept their job. Yikes.
I read in the wiki page that both are autobiographies. The second one is a recycling of the first with much added salacious stuff. Maybe there was no editor.
Salacious it is. Graphic details about sex with Marlene Dietrich. Hooly Dooley.
https://youtu.be/y_PrZ-J7D3k?si=0bqJtGAmgjOgDUQ7
New footage
Does anyone ever bother doing Australia Post surveys?
So, I bought something online, which was delivered yesterday while I was work. Being a smallish package they put in in the letterbox. No drama.
Now I have been emailed a survey. Am I happy with the service, would I recommend Aus Post etc.
I even didn’t choose them, the retailer did.
party_pants said:
Does anyone ever bother doing Australia Post surveys?So, I bought something online, which was delivered yesterday while I was work. Being a smallish package they put in in the letterbox. No drama.
Now I have been emailed a survey. Am I happy with the service, would I recommend Aus Post etc.
I even didn’t choose them, the retailer did.
You mean you don’t suggest to every online retailer that your preferred and recommended service is Aust Post??
Divine Angel said:
party_pants said:
Does anyone ever bother doing Australia Post surveys?
So, I bought something online, which was delivered yesterday while I was work. Being a smallish package they put in in the letterbox. No drama.
Now I have been emailed a survey. Am I happy with the service, would I recommend Aus Post etc.
I even didn’t choose them, the retailer did.
You mean you don’t suggest to every online retailer that your preferred and recommended service is Aust Post??
should it be
Bubblecar said:
Bubblecar said:
AI Overview
oh deity
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
This Eddie Fisher memoir is hilarious. The arrogance of this guy is next level (and relentless). In this excerpt, he’s talking about meeting Princess Margaret. Also, how tall is a princess supposed to be? 🤔
This is why Trump isn’t regarded as particularly unusual by Americans. Overblown self-promotion is quite commonplace in their culture.
yous all laugh about diet but reading / hearing / sensing these american hubris are quite the nauseating
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
This Eddie Fisher memoir is hilarious. The arrogance of this guy is next level (and relentless). In this excerpt, he’s talking about meeting Princess Margaret. Also, how tall is a princess supposed to be? 🤔
He wasn’t exactly tall himself.
Google says he was 164cms, she was 155cms. Probably a bit taller if she wore heels.
so the heightism runs in the family
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Arrow tips found in South Africa are the oldest evidence of poison use in hunting
thanks.
Cool!
nice
party_pants said:
Does anyone ever bother doing Australia Post surveys?So, I bought something online, which was delivered yesterday while I was work. Being a smallish package they put in in the letterbox. No drama.
Now I have been emailed a survey. Am I happy with the service, would I recommend Aus Post etc.
I even didn’t choose them, the retailer did.
I’ve never bothered to do them.
buffy said:
party_pants said:
Does anyone ever bother doing Australia Post surveys?So, I bought something online, which was delivered yesterday while I was work. Being a smallish package they put in in the letterbox. No drama.
Now I have been emailed a survey. Am I happy with the service, would I recommend Aus Post etc.
I even didn’t choose them, the retailer did.
I’ve never bothered to do them.
Those questions are designed by blokes with ponytails and gold chains who sit round a table in a high-rise office running things past each other, it’s full of sound and fury, signifying nothing in the real world.
Bubblecar said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Peak Warming Man said:
https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/1L1R5LHEPolar bears enjoy playing in the snow as Scotland has a dumping of snow.
That link is almost as dubious as it’s pretense…
There are polar bears in Scotland at Highland Wildlife Park in Kincraig.
TIL…
Bubblecar said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Peak Warming Man said:
https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/1L1R5LHEPolar bears enjoy playing in the snow as Scotland has a dumping of snow.
That link is almost as dubious as it’s pretense…
There are polar bears in Scotland at Highland Wildlife Park in Kincraig.
TIL…
‘Ken R. Soles.
Today I had my OPSM appointment, and I ordered new spectacles. I also purchased two (2) Snek Bite bandages (I didn’t know that they sell actual snake bite bandages, something to do with indicators that display the correct compression), and an OTC Albuterol spray w/o a prescription!!
Just watched a video of a terrified woman seeking refuge from ICE thugs in a stranger’s home whilst Door Dashing….faaark.
Jen Psaki has a good piece about the shooting of Renee Good. She pieces together a number of videos to demonstrate what happened.
Hey, Bill,
I have a .pdf of another book.
‘Wings of the Weird and Wonderful’ by Capt. Eric Brown.
His comments on 35 aircraft that he flew in the 1940s and 1950s.
Interested?
captain_spalding said:
Hey, Bill,I have a .pdf of another book.
‘Wings of the Weird and Wonderful’ by Capt. Eric Brown.
His comments on 35 aircraft that he flew in the 1940s and 1950s.
Interested?
Ooh yes please!
Spiny Norman said:
captain_spalding said:
Hey, Bill,I have a .pdf of another book.
‘Wings of the Weird and Wonderful’ by Capt. Eric Brown.
His comments on 35 aircraft that he flew in the 1940s and 1950s.
Interested?
Ooh yes please!
Yeah, it’s interesting. Includes captured Nazi planes and a Japanese Zero.
I’ll dig out you e-mail address, and get it on its way to you.
Harry Brook was fined 60k for getting into a blue at nightclub at Noosa.
Over.
captain_spalding said:
Spiny Norman said:
captain_spalding said:
Hey, Bill,I have a .pdf of another book.
‘Wings of the Weird and Wonderful’ by Capt. Eric Brown.
His comments on 35 aircraft that he flew in the 1940s and 1950s.
Interested?
Ooh yes please!
Yeah, it’s interesting. Includes captured Nazi planes and a Japanese Zero.
I’ll dig out you e-mail address, and get it on its way to you.
Ta again.
captain_spalding said:
Spiny Norman said:
captain_spalding said:
Hey, Bill,I have a .pdf of another book.
‘Wings of the Weird and Wonderful’ by Capt. Eric Brown.
His comments on 35 aircraft that he flew in the 1940s and 1950s.
Interested?
Ooh yes please!
Yeah, it’s interesting. Includes captured Nazi planes and a Japanese Zero.
I’ll dig out you e-mail address, and get it on its way to you.
Anything by Winkle Brown is interesting.
Greenland is preparing for a US invasion by tipping lego on the beaches.
Peak Warming Man said:
captain_spalding said:
Spiny Norman said:Ooh yes please!
Yeah, it’s interesting. Includes captured Nazi planes and a Japanese Zero.
I’ll dig out you e-mail address, and get it on its way to you.
Anything by Winkle Brown is interesting.
like a copy, PWM?
Kingy said:
Greenland is preparing for a US invasion by tipping lego on the beaches.
Their savagery knows no bounds.
Peak Warming Man said:
captain_spalding said:
Spiny Norman said:Ooh yes please!
Yeah, it’s interesting. Includes captured Nazi planes and a Japanese Zero.
I’ll dig out you e-mail address, and get it on its way to you.
Anything by Winkle Brown is interesting.
It’s too late now as the actor is too old, but I would have loved to see a movie on Brown, played by Peter Capaldi. I reckon he would have been perfect for the role.
Spiny Norman said:
Peak Warming Man said:
captain_spalding said:Yeah, it’s interesting. Includes captured Nazi planes and a Japanese Zero.
I’ll dig out you e-mail address, and get it on its way to you.
Anything by Winkle Brown is interesting.
It’s too late now as the actor is too old, but I would have loved to see a movie on Brown, played by Peter Capaldi. I reckon he would have been perfect for the role.
E-mail has been sent, SN.
Kingy said:
Greenland is preparing for a US invasion by tipping lego on the beaches.
captain_spalding said:
Spiny Norman said:
Peak Warming Man said:Anything by Winkle Brown is interesting.
It’s too late now as the actor is too old, but I would have loved to see a movie on Brown, played by Peter Capaldi. I reckon he would have been perfect for the role.
E-mail has been sent, SN.
Ta!
captain_spalding said:
Spiny Norman said:
Peak Warming Man said:Anything by Winkle Brown is interesting.
It’s too late now as the actor is too old, but I would have loved to see a movie on Brown, played by Peter Capaldi. I reckon he would have been perfect for the role.
E-mail has been sent, SN.
I’ll do my best to illegally download stuff and email it to you. :)
captain_spalding said:
Peak Warming Man said:
captain_spalding said:Yeah, it’s interesting. Includes captured Nazi planes and a Japanese Zero.
I’ll dig out you e-mail address, and get it on its way to you.
Anything by Winkle Brown is interesting.
like a copy, PWM?
I.ve only got one private email address unfortunately.
Peak Warming Man said:
captain_spalding said:
Peak Warming Man said:Anything by Winkle Brown is interesting.
like a copy, PWM?
I.ve only got one private email address unfortunately.
Oh.
Well, if you get around to creating another for other purposes, let me know.
Kingy said:
Greenland is preparing for a US invasion by tipping lego on the beaches.
If those dumb dumb yanks call it “Legos” I will be really cross. Like a mamma wolf about to rip throats out cross.
Spiny Norman said:
Kingy said:
Greenland is preparing for a US invasion by tipping lego on the beaches.
That one really, really makes me smile.
:)
Michael V said:
Spiny Norman said:
Kingy said:
Greenland is preparing for a US invasion by tipping lego on the beaches.
That one really, really makes me smile.
:)
My pleasure!
>>Tropical Cyclone Koji has strengthened to a Category 2 storm and is forecast to cross the Queensland coast, near Ayr, north of Bowen, on Sunday morning.
What sort of a name is that, what happened to cyclone Trevor or Bruce or Beryl, proper Aussie names.
Peak Warming Man said:
>>Tropical Cyclone Koji has strengthened to a Category 2 storm and is forecast to cross the Queensland coast, near Ayr, north of Bowen, on Sunday morning.What sort of a name is that, what happened to cyclone Trevor or Bruce or Beryl, proper Aussie names.
It’s like Kamahl’s left hand, it’s not right and it’s not fair.
Peak Warming Man said:
>>Tropical Cyclone Koji has strengthened to a Category 2 storm and is forecast to cross the Queensland coast, near Ayr, north of Bowen, on Sunday morning.What sort of a name is that, what happened to cyclone Trevor or Bruce or Beryl, proper Aussie names.
Perhaps they’re using the same list of names Coles uses for their deliver trucks.
Neophyte said:
Peak Warming Man said:
>>Tropical Cyclone Koji has strengthened to a Category 2 storm and is forecast to cross the Queensland coast, near Ayr, north of Bowen, on Sunday morning.What sort of a name is that, what happened to cyclone Trevor or Bruce or Beryl, proper Aussie names.
Perhaps they’re using the same list of names Coles uses for their deliver trucks.
Yeah, their truck names are weird, you never see a truck named Maud or Cyril, proper names.
Can’t say I was impressed with dinner. I ordered a parmy. It was a small, deep fried fatty thigh with a small handful of salad. I didn’t finish it.
Sister ordered chicken cacciatore. The chicken was on top of the sauce, and tasted like it had been boiled. She didn’t finish hers either. Mr Mutant had tortellini and said it was ok. Dad, BIL, and Mini Me had spag bol. Mini Me said it was sweet. Portions were tiny, except for dad’s partner’s pizza, which she really liked.
I won’t return and wouldn’t recommend it.
Peak Warming Man said:
Peak Warming Man said:
>>Tropical Cyclone Koji has strengthened to a Category 2 storm and is forecast to cross the Queensland coast, near Ayr, north of Bowen, on Sunday morning.What sort of a name is that, what happened to cyclone Trevor or Bruce or Beryl, proper Aussie names.
It’s like Kamahl’s left hand, it’s not right and it’s not fair.
The BOM keep a pre-approved list, going some years in advance. Apparently you can suggest names for consideration.
My guess is that for some letters they are probably running out of names that haven’t already been used.
Watched The Menu (2022 film)
Not what I was expecting. Very weird. Enjoyable though.
dv said:
Watched The Menu (2022 film)Not what I was expecting. Very weird. Enjoyable though.
Cheeseburger
I rewatched it last week as it was a suggested movie similar to Saltburn. Also watched Blink Twice, which was ok.Peak Warming Man said:
Peak Warming Man said:
>>Tropical Cyclone Koji has strengthened to a Category 2 storm and is forecast to cross the Queensland coast, near Ayr, north of Bowen, on Sunday morning.What sort of a name is that, what happened to cyclone Trevor or Bruce or Beryl, proper Aussie names.
It’s like Kamahl’s left hand, it’s not right and it’s not fair.
LOL
:)
Divine Angel said:
Can’t say I was impressed with dinner. I ordered a parmy. It was a small, deep fried fatty thigh with a small handful of salad. I didn’t finish it.Sister ordered chicken cacciatore. The chicken was on top of the sauce, and tasted like it had been boiled. She didn’t finish hers either. Mr Mutant had tortellini and said it was ok. Dad, BIL, and Mini Me had spag bol. Mini Me said it was sweet. Portions were tiny, except for dad’s partner’s pizza, which she really liked.
I won’t return and wouldn’t recommend it.
Thanks for your honesty.
Divine Angel said:
dv said:
Watched The Menu (2022 film)Not what I was expecting. Very weird. Enjoyable though.
Cheeseburger
I rewatched it last week as it was a suggested movie similar to Saltburn. Also watched Blink Twice, which was ok.
Why did you need to watch it twice?
Don’t tell me the Chap is………..is training for Greenland.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
dv said:
Watched The Menu (2022 film)Not what I was expecting. Very weird. Enjoyable though.
Cheeseburger
I rewatched it last week as it was a suggested movie similar to Saltburn. Also watched Blink Twice, which was ok.Why did you need to watch it twice?
I first watched it when it was released, all I remembered was the ending. Are you like mr mutant and only watches things once?
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:Cheeseburger
I rewatched it last week as it was a suggested movie similar to Saltburn. Also watched Blink Twice, which was ok.Why did you need to watch it twice?
I first watched it when it was released, all I remembered was the ending. Are you like mr mutant and only watches things once?
It was a failed joke around “Blink Twice”. Sorry.
Me? I generally watch movies zero times. Sometimes I watch them once. Very rarely twice.
Good morning everybody.
The sky has enough light to show mostly dark low clouds with the gaps between them having sun-tinted high clouds. We have light breezes. It’s 19.8° C and 91% RH. We are forecast a top of 29° C and heavy rain. The satellite image shows we are in the outer cloud bands of the cyclone.
I have much washing up to do. In particular, the dough-smeared food processor will require much attention after soaking all night.
Breakfast and dinner are undecided, but apparently we have enough of the makings left over for another pizza for lunch. Sounds good to me.
:)
I wish you all a very good day. And stay safe.
Morning, not much to report, 9° heading to 20° and smoke.
Goes outside, yep there’s a bit of smoke.
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 8 degrees at the back door, overcast. No smoke smell here, but then most of the fires were East of us and the wind was coming from the North and then went around to the West. We are forecast a cloudy 21 degrees today.
I intend to do yet more weeding – starting to sort out the bed under the walnut this morning. And other general pottering around. There will probably be some maar-ing. I’ve almost caught up after having knee trouble in the middle of a weed explosion.
buffy said:
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 8 degrees at the back door, overcast. No smoke smell here, but then most of the fires were East of us and the wind was coming from the North and then went around to the West. We are forecast a cloudy 21 degrees today.I intend to do yet more weeding – starting to sort out the bed under the walnut this morning. And other general pottering around. There will probably be some maar-ing. I’ve almost caught up after having knee trouble in the middle of a weed explosion.
How’s the knee been going?
Spiny Norman said:
captain_spalding said:
Hey, Bill,I have a .pdf of another book.
‘Wings of the Weird and Wonderful’ by Capt. Eric Brown.
His comments on 35 aircraft that he flew in the 1940s and 1950s.
Interested?
Ooh yes please!
puts hand up.
When Mr Mutant and I married, we couldn’t be arsed writing vows or anything. Strictly the KISS principle: Keep it simple, sweetheart.
There’s specific words the celebrant has to use (in a particular order). When you’re looking for a cheap wedding it’s called “just the legals”.
Anyway mostly cloudy today, top of 30, high chance of showers tonight.
No plans for today as yet. Yesterday Mr Mutant installed a shelf for the mini projector in our bedroom. For some reason Mr Mutant didn’t think the cat would notice.
Michael V said:
Good morning everybody.The sky has enough light to show mostly dark low clouds with the gaps between them having sun-tinted high clouds. We have light breezes. It’s 19.8° C and 91% RH. We are forecast a top of 29° C and heavy rain. The satellite image shows we are in the outer cloud bands of the cyclone.
I have much washing up to do. In particular, the dough-smeared food processor will require much attention after soaking all night.
Breakfast and dinner are undecided, but apparently we have enough of the makings left over for another pizza for lunch. Sounds good to me.
:)
I wish you all a very good day. And stay safe.
Batten down the hatches.
Divine Angel said:
When Mr Mutant and I married, we couldn’t be arsed writing vows or anything. Strictly the KISS principle: Keep it simple, sweetheart.There’s specific words the celebrant has to use (in a particular order). When you’re looking for a cheap wedding it’s called “just the legals”.
Well, they are off to a flying start. Too lazy, but use AI to try to hide the laziness. Excellent start…
buffy said:
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 8 degrees at the back door, overcast. No smoke smell here, but then most of the fires were East of us and the wind was coming from the North and then went around to the West. We are forecast a cloudy 21 degrees today.I intend to do yet more weeding – starting to sort out the bed under the walnut this morning. And other general pottering around. There will probably be some maar-ing. I’ve almost caught up after having knee trouble in the middle of a weed explosion.
Strange you dont have smoke smell – the smoke has arrived in Canberra – not as bad as 2020, but still noticeable. Currently a very pleasant 17C with a top of 27C. Plan for today is to try to get Dad over for cheese, crackers and wine – see how we go.
Every one have a safe Sunday
Divine Angel said:
Anyway mostly cloudy today, top of 30, high chance of showers tonight.No plans for today as yet. Yesterday Mr Mutant installed a shelf for the mini projector in our bedroom. For some reason Mr Mutant didn’t think the cat would notice.
Ha! That made me chortle
Divine Angel said:
Anyway mostly cloudy today, top of 30, high chance of showers tonight.No plans for today as yet. Yesterday Mr Mutant installed a shelf for the mini projector in our bedroom. For some reason Mr Mutant didn’t think the cat would notice.
You might want to fix things to that shelf.
Brindabellas said:
buffy said:
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 8 degrees at the back door, overcast. No smoke smell here, but then most of the fires were East of us and the wind was coming from the North and then went around to the West. We are forecast a cloudy 21 degrees today.I intend to do yet more weeding – starting to sort out the bed under the walnut this morning. And other general pottering around. There will probably be some maar-ing. I’ve almost caught up after having knee trouble in the middle of a weed explosion.
Strange you dont have smoke smell – the smoke has arrived in Canberra – not as bad as 2020, but still noticeable. Currently a very pleasant 17C with a top of 27C. Plan for today is to try to get Dad over for cheese, crackers and wine – see how we go.
Every one have a safe Sunday
All the other memorable big fires in Victoria usually have blanketed much of NSW in smelly smoke but this time I am not seeing or smelling it.
Tau.Neutrino said:
Divine Angel said:
Anyway mostly cloudy today, top of 30, high chance of showers tonight.No plans for today as yet. Yesterday Mr Mutant installed a shelf for the mini projector in our bedroom. For some reason Mr Mutant didn’t think the cat would notice.
You might want to fix things to that shelf.
He’s actually a very cautious cat, doesn’t knock things off.
roughbarked said:
Brindabellas said:
buffy said:
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 8 degrees at the back door, overcast. No smoke smell here, but then most of the fires were East of us and the wind was coming from the North and then went around to the West. We are forecast a cloudy 21 degrees today.I intend to do yet more weeding – starting to sort out the bed under the walnut this morning. And other general pottering around. There will probably be some maar-ing. I’ve almost caught up after having knee trouble in the middle of a weed explosion.
Strange you dont have smoke smell – the smoke has arrived in Canberra – not as bad as 2020, but still noticeable. Currently a very pleasant 17C with a top of 27C. Plan for today is to try to get Dad over for cheese, crackers and wine – see how we go.
Every one have a safe Sunday
All the other memorable big fires in Victoria usually have blanketed much of NSW in smelly smoke but this time I am not seeing or smelling it.
damn good P2 masking that’s what it is
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
Good morning everybody.The sky has enough light to show mostly dark low clouds with the gaps between them having sun-tinted high clouds. We have light breezes. It’s 19.8° C and 91% RH. We are forecast a top of 29° C and heavy rain. The satellite image shows we are in the outer cloud bands of the cyclone.
I have much washing up to do. In particular, the dough-smeared food processor will require much attention after soaking all night.
Breakfast and dinner are undecided, but apparently we have enough of the makings left over for another pizza for lunch. Sounds good to me.
:)
I wish you all a very good day. And stay safe.
Batten down the hatches.
I doubt that will be necessary.
Brindabellas said:
buffy said:
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 8 degrees at the back door, overcast. No smoke smell here, but then most of the fires were East of us and the wind was coming from the North and then went around to the West. We are forecast a cloudy 21 degrees today.I intend to do yet more weeding – starting to sort out the bed under the walnut this morning. And other general pottering around. There will probably be some maar-ing. I’ve almost caught up after having knee trouble in the middle of a weed explosion.
Strange you dont have smoke smell – the smoke has arrived in Canberra – not as bad as 2020, but still noticeable. Currently a very pleasant 17C with a top of 27C. Plan for today is to try to get Dad over for cheese, crackers and wine – see how we go.
Every one have a safe Sunday
:)
Morning pilgrims, the day looks set fair, a bit overcast.
I might do a spot of mowing later.
I can’t just sit here movin’ little
twiddlin’ me thumbs
jobs not a few i’ll get to ‘em all
waterin’ is number 1
so I goin’ venture outside I will
transition said:
I can’t just sit here movin’ little
twiddlin’ me thumbs
jobs not a few i’ll get to ‘em all
waterin’ is number 1
so I goin’ venture outside I will
Better put some clothes on first. And watch that adductor.
Ian said:
transition said:
I can’t just sit here movin’ little
twiddlin’ me thumbs
jobs not a few i’ll get to ‘em all
waterin’ is number 1
so I goin’ venture outside I will
Better put some clothes on first. And watch that adductor.
Ha!
He’ll be Stoked with that advice…
Michael V said:
Ian said:
transition said:
I can’t just sit here movin’ little
twiddlin’ me thumbs
jobs not a few i’ll get to ‘em all
waterin’ is number 1
so I goin’ venture outside I will
Better put some clothes on first. And watch that adductor.
Ha!
He’ll be Stoked with that advice…
Ian said:
transition said:
I can’t just sit here movin’ little
twiddlin’ me thumbs
jobs not a few i’ll get to ‘em all
waterin’ is number 1
so I goin’ venture outside I will
Better put some clothes on first. And watch that adductor.
I have clothes on and also am off outside.
From an AI website, promoting an AI app for designing exhibition spaces:
Noting to see here.
Michael V said:
buffy said:
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 8 degrees at the back door, overcast. No smoke smell here, but then most of the fires were East of us and the wind was coming from the North and then went around to the West. We are forecast a cloudy 21 degrees today.I intend to do yet more weeding – starting to sort out the bed under the walnut this morning. And other general pottering around. There will probably be some maar-ing. I’ve almost caught up after having knee trouble in the middle of a weed explosion.
How’s the knee been going?
Variable. But I insist on it doing some work each day. To keep the muscles strong. Of course, then it complains a bit. But it just has to complain, I’m not listening. I will not be doing the Latham’s Snipe count next Saturday, I don’t trust it on rough ground unless I can go really slowly. And when you do a line flush for the snipe, you have to keep up with the line. So the others can do that.
buffy said:
Michael V said:
buffy said:
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 8 degrees at the back door, overcast. No smoke smell here, but then most of the fires were East of us and the wind was coming from the North and then went around to the West. We are forecast a cloudy 21 degrees today.I intend to do yet more weeding – starting to sort out the bed under the walnut this morning. And other general pottering around. There will probably be some maar-ing. I’ve almost caught up after having knee trouble in the middle of a weed explosion.
How’s the knee been going?
Variable. But I insist on it doing some work each day. To keep the muscles strong. Of course, then it complains a bit. But it just has to complain, I’m not listening. I will not be doing the Latham’s Snipe count next Saturday, I don’t trust it on rough ground unless I can go really slowly. And when you do a line flush for the snipe, you have to keep up with the line. So the others can do that.
Are you wearing a knee band, like sports people wear?
Tau.Neutrino said:
buffy said:
Michael V said:How’s the knee been going?
Variable. But I insist on it doing some work each day. To keep the muscles strong. Of course, then it complains a bit. But it just has to complain, I’m not listening. I will not be doing the Latham’s Snipe count next Saturday, I don’t trust it on rough ground unless I can go really slowly. And when you do a line flush for the snipe, you have to keep up with the line. So the others can do that.
Are you wearing a knee band, like sports people wear?
No. Tried that, more uncomfortable.
A story about people who willingly climb aboard large, angry animals who wish only to be rid of those people in the worst and most violent ways.
The use of the term ‘brightest’ is, i suggest, somewhat qualified.
buffy said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
buffy said:Variable. But I insist on it doing some work each day. To keep the muscles strong. Of course, then it complains a bit. But it just has to complain, I’m not listening. I will not be doing the Latham’s Snipe count next Saturday, I don’t trust it on rough ground unless I can go really slowly. And when you do a line flush for the snipe, you have to keep up with the line. So the others can do that.
Are you wearing a knee band, like sports people wear?
No. Tried that, more uncomfortable.
That’s my impression of these expensive items as well.
captain_spalding said:
A story about people who willingly climb aboard large, angry animals who wish only to be rid of those people in the worst and most violent ways.
The use of the term ‘brightest’ is, i suggest, somewhat qualified.
They seem to enjoy what they are doing.
captain_spalding said:
A story about people who willingly climb aboard large, angry animals who wish only to be rid of those people in the worst and most violent ways.
The use of the term ‘brightest’ is, i suggest, somewhat qualified.
Some years back I picked up a hitch-hiker north of Armidale. He had a canvas duffel bag and a tiny saddle. He was a professional rodeo rider (bulls and broncos), and he dressed like one, too. He made so much money that he couldn’t afford a car and had to hitch-hike from event to event. Anyway I learnt from him that bucking bulls and broncos were trained to buck.
roughbarked said:
buffy said:
Tau.Neutrino said:Are you wearing a knee band, like sports people wear?
No. Tried that, more uncomfortable.
That’s my impression of these expensive items as well.
One of those elastic things?
When i had my knee repaired, i asked the ortho surgeon about them.
He said to forget about them, that anything like that which was actually strong enough to ‘re-inforce’ the knee in any effective way would basically disable the joint.
roughbarked said:
captain_spalding said:
A story about people who willingly climb aboard large, angry animals who wish only to be rid of those people in the worst and most violent ways.
The use of the term ‘brightest’ is, i suggest, somewhat qualified.
They seem to enjoy what they are doing.
Yeah, i was having my little pooh-pooh joke.
I worked at Qld Health with a bloke who’d been a rodeo rider and a boxer in his younger days. Top fella, quite liked him.
I recall that he one day did something that made me really angry, and i abused him. All the time, part of my brain was telling me to shut up, he could take you to pieces, tae-kwon-do be buggered..
Gentleman that he is, he apologised.
captain_spalding said:
roughbarked said:
captain_spalding said:
A story about people who willingly climb aboard large, angry animals who wish only to be rid of those people in the worst and most violent ways.
The use of the term ‘brightest’ is, i suggest, somewhat qualified.
They seem to enjoy what they are doing.
Yeah, i was having my little pooh-pooh joke.
I worked at Qld Health with a bloke who’d been a rodeo rider and a boxer in his younger days. Top fella, quite liked him.
I recall that he one day did something that made me really angry, and i abused him. All the time, part of my brain was telling me to shut up, he could take you to pieces, tae-kwon-do be buggered..
Gentleman that he is, he apologised.
Love these little happy endings.
roughbarked said:
captain_spalding said:
roughbarked said:They seem to enjoy what they are doing.
Yeah, i was having my little pooh-pooh joke.
I worked at Qld Health with a bloke who’d been a rodeo rider and a boxer in his younger days. Top fella, quite liked him.
I recall that he one day did something that made me really angry, and i abused him. All the time, part of my brain was telling me to shut up, he could take you to pieces, tae-kwon-do be buggered..
Gentleman that he is, he apologised.
Love these little happy endings.
Yes, i was both pleased and (vastly) relieved that it turned out that way.
More towns wanting people to stay home, just send the money?
If anyone still has an ounce of respect for Eddie Fisher, I hope this excerpt will extinguish it.
Divine Angel said:
If anyone still has an ounce of respect for Eddie Fisher, I hope this excerpt will extinguish it.
FMD
Divine Angel said:
If anyone still has an ounce of respect for Eddie Fisher, I hope this excerpt will extinguish it.
Well, Debbie’s situation was Eddie’s fault.
It was a case of
Divine Angel said:
If anyone still has an ounce of respect for Eddie Fisher, I hope this excerpt will extinguish it.
Until yesterday, I didn’t even know who he was.
Might be interesting to watch. NITV, 4pm.
When I can get my brain in gear I’m gonna compare a stack of receipts for prescriptions and other drugs. Three different pharmacies. No, wait, 4 different pharmacies.
kii said:
When I can get my brain in gear I’m gonna compare a stack of receipts for prescriptions and other drugs. Three different pharmacies. No, wait, 4 different pharmacies.
Handy I spose if you’re polypharmic.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HH3pbMP1k/
Jason K Pargin on Andor.
just scored myself a couple of Klipsch speakers. Neighbour’s, who is in care with dementia, nephew is here sorting out some stuff.
https://www.klipsch.com/au/floor-standing-speakers
JudgeMental said:
just scored myself a couple of Klipsch speakers. Neighbour’s, who is in care with dementia, nephew is here sorting out some stuff.https://www.klipsch.com/au/floor-standing-speakers
Sad about the neighbour, but a nice addition to your collection.
JudgeMental said:
just scored myself a couple of Klipsch speakers. Neighbour’s, who is in care with dementia, nephew is here sorting out some stuff.https://www.klipsch.com/au/floor-standing-speakers
Nice.
dv said:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HH3pbMP1k/Jason K Pargin on Andor.
Well said and I agree that it was a magnificent story. With a bit of sci-fi added to it.
JudgeMental said:
just scored myself a couple of Klipsch speakers. Neighbour’s, who is in care with dementia, nephew is here sorting out some stuff.https://www.klipsch.com/au/floor-standing-speakers
Hopefully PWM doesn’t read this.
AussieDJ said:
JudgeMental said:
just scored myself a couple of Klipsch speakers. Neighbour’s, who is in care with dementia, nephew is here sorting out some stuff.https://www.klipsch.com/au/floor-standing-speakers
Sad about the neighbour, but a nice addition to your collection.
Yes. Known him for quarter of a century. 12 days younger than me.
JudgeMental said:
just scored myself a couple of Klipsch speakers. Neighbour’s, who is in care with dementia, nephew is here sorting out some stuff.https://www.klipsch.com/au/floor-standing-speakers
Sad about your neighbour. Dementia is a bitch. Good score you though. You gonna use them for your legendary house parties?
JudgeMental said:
AussieDJ said:
JudgeMental said:
just scored myself a couple of Klipsch speakers. Neighbour’s, who is in care with dementia, nephew is here sorting out some stuff.https://www.klipsch.com/au/floor-standing-speakers
Sad about the neighbour, but a nice addition to your collection.
Yes. Known him for quarter of a century. 12 days younger than me.
Bugger.
Divine Angel said:
JudgeMental said:
just scored myself a couple of Klipsch speakers. Neighbour’s, who is in care with dementia, nephew is here sorting out some stuff.https://www.klipsch.com/au/floor-standing-speakers
Sad about your neighbour. Dementia is a bitch. Good score you though. You gonna use them for your legendary house parties?
Yep, no neighbour to complain about my taste in music now.
JudgeMental said:
Divine Angel said:
JudgeMental said:
just scored myself a couple of Klipsch speakers. Neighbour’s, who is in care with dementia, nephew is here sorting out some stuff.
https://www.klipsch.com/au/floor-standing-speakers
Sad about your neighbour. Dementia is a bitch. Good score you though. You gonna use them for your legendary house parties?
Yep, no neighbour to complain about my taste in music now.
Just broadcast medical podcasts about how varicella/zoster vaccinations prevent neurodegeneration.
JudgeMental said:
just scored myself a couple of Klipsch speakers. Neighbour’s, who is in care with dementia, nephew is here sorting out some stuff.https://www.klipsch.com/au/floor-standing-speakers
Very nice. I’ve got some smaller Klipsch speakers.. kick arse
Handy Hint #900
Don’t sit on the remote control for your new recliner.
For about 15 seconds I thought I was having An Episode as the room started to tilt. The motor is very quiet.
Just watched this one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqnI1UTwZtM
link
Episode 1, around 30 minutes running time. More episodes to be made and published later.
ABC series looking back at some “letters to the future” written and recorded in 1959, trying to imagine the world of the future. Taking a look at some common themes in the predictions, and why they did or did not come true.
This episode looks at population, and the predictions of overpopulation and starvation as human population was expected to outstrip the food supply… and why it didn’t happen.
Thought it might be of interest to some here.
kii said:
Handy Hint #900
Don’t sit on the remote control for your new recliner.For about 15 seconds I thought I was having An Episode as the room started to tilt. The motor is very quiet.
Me and Mrs S are awaiting the delivery of such chairs.
captain_spalding said:
kii said:
Handy Hint #900
Don’t sit on the remote control for your new recliner.For about 15 seconds I thought I was having An Episode as the room started to tilt. The motor is very quiet.
Me and Mrs S are awaiting the delivery of such chairs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esKEaX7z6OQ
spinemelter 2000
JudgeMental said:
captain_spalding said:
kii said:
Handy Hint #900
Don’t sit on the remote control for your new recliner.For about 15 seconds I thought I was having An Episode as the room started to tilt. The motor is very quiet.
Me and Mrs S are awaiting the delivery of such chairs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esKEaX7z6OQ
spinemelter 2000
captain_spalding said:
kii said:
Handy Hint #900
Don’t sit on the remote control for your new recliner.For about 15 seconds I thought I was having An Episode as the room started to tilt. The motor is very quiet.
Me and Mrs S are awaiting the delivery of such chairs.
My chair is like a black void, it beckons my soul. I’m trying to give it an appropriate nickname.
captain_spalding said:
kii said:
Handy Hint #900
Don’t sit on the remote control for your new recliner.For about 15 seconds I thought I was having An Episode as the room started to tilt. The motor is very quiet.
Me and Mrs S are awaiting the delivery of such chairs.
I’ve been offered one that only reclines and then almost throws you out as it comes back to seating position. I’m going to need a forklift to pick the bugger up though.
kii said:
captain_spalding said:
kii said:
Handy Hint #900
Don’t sit on the remote control for your new recliner.For about 15 seconds I thought I was having An Episode as the room started to tilt. The motor is very quiet.
Me and Mrs S are awaiting the delivery of such chairs.
My chair is like a black void, it beckons my soul. I’m trying to give it an appropriate nickname.
‘Ansky’ is the first name that comes up in a list of names assigned to black holes.
Others are ‘Centaurus A’ and ‘Fornax A’ .
Or ‘Ton 618’ (this quasar has possibly the biggest black hole ever found, estimated at 66 billion solar masses).
At one end of my house we had mum blasting John Farnham, and the other end of the house my sister blasted Bon Jovi.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-11/1986-albums-turning-40/106186462
Jimmy Carr is a pretty darn good comedian, but he also makes some good points about many things other than comedy.
And happy 40th birthday to the original Gateway Bridge
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Leo_Hielscher_Bridges
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CZLhL1VgV/
captain_spalding said:
kii said:
captain_spalding said:Me and Mrs S are awaiting the delivery of such chairs.
My chair is like a black void, it beckons my soul. I’m trying to give it an appropriate nickname.
‘Ansky’ is the first name that comes up in a list of names assigned to black holes.
Others are ‘Centaurus A’ and ‘Fornax A’ .
Or ‘Ton 618’ (this quasar has possibly the biggest black hole ever found, estimated at 66 billion solar masses).
I’ve bestowed the name of Lorelie on her magnificence.
monkey skipper said:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CZLhL1VgV/
Yeah nah.
Hi monkey :)
Bob Weir is grateful now.
Bubblecar said:
monkey skipper said:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CZLhL1VgV/
Yeah nah.
Hi monkey :)
Hi Buble car
Bubblecar
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:Cheeseburger
I rewatched it last week as it was a suggested movie similar to Saltburn. Also watched Blink Twice, which was ok.Why did you need to watch it twice?
I first watched it when it was released, all I remembered was the ending. Are you like mr mutant and only watches things once?
Also watched One Battle After Another.
I can see why it’s doing well with critics. It’s certainly very well made.
I was wondering who was responsible for that incessant, piano-heavy score. It was none other than Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead.
dv said:
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:Why did you need to watch it twice?
I first watched it when it was released, all I remembered was the ending. Are you like mr mutant and only watches things once?
Also watched One Battle After Another.
I can see why it’s doing well with critics. It’s certainly very well made.
I was wondering who was responsible for that incessant, piano-heavy score. It was none other than Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead.
Youtube tells me he is a genius.
monkey skipper said:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CZLhL1VgV/
Why would you share this…
dv said:
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:Why did you need to watch it twice?
I first watched it when it was released, all I remembered was the ending. Are you like mr mutant and only watches things once?
Also watched One Battle After Another.
I can see why it’s doing well with critics. It’s certainly very well made.
I was wondering who was responsible for that incessant, piano-heavy score. It was none other than Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead.
It’s on the watchlist but I haven’t seen it yet. Oscar noms out Jan 22. I read Sinners is projected 15 nominations. If that happens, it will be the most-nominated film in history.
Talking about chairs, the old maple chair I’m currently sitting on (which I’ve used as the pooter chair for many years), is starting to disintegrate.
So I’m going to look for a replacement but without arms, because they get in the way of musical instruments.
But I might have trouble finding one rated for my current weight…
dv said:
monkey skipper said:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CZLhL1VgV/
Why would you share this…
Bob Lazar, really?
dinner will be a nice bowl and something made from wheat, softened in boiling water, some cheese and tomato sauce with, but can’t mention it explicitly by name the exact thing otherwise secret service turn up in black vans grab me take me away with my head covered, to a basement somewhere for interrogation and worse. Meanwhile i’ll check my mail, the news, and the weatherology page, you stay there.
transition said:
dinner will be a nice bowl and something made from wheat, softened in boiling water, some cheese and tomato sauce with, but can’t mention it explicitly by name the exact thing otherwise secret service turn up in black vans grab me take me away with my head covered, to a basement somewhere for interrogation and worse. Meanwhile i’ll check my mail, the news, and the weatherology page, you stay there.
Spaghetti sounds nice. I’ve got a loaf of bread baking.
Spiny Norman said:
Jimmy Carr is a pretty darn good comedian, but he also makes some good points about many things other than comedy.
In honesty and fairness there have been pretty dramatic shifts in social policy in the KSA over the past 10 yrs.
roughbarked said:
transition said:
dinner will be a nice bowl and something made from wheat, softened in boiling water, some cheese and tomato sauce with, but can’t mention it explicitly by name the exact thing otherwise secret service turn up in black vans grab me take me away with my head covered, to a basement somewhere for interrogation and worse. Meanwhile i’ll check my mail, the news, and the weatherology page, you stay there.
Spaghetti sounds nice. I’ve got a loaf of bread baking.
and look i’m eating now, give me a moment
transition said:
dinner will be a nice bowl and something made from wheat, softened in boiling water, some cheese and tomato sauce with, but can’t mention it explicitly by name the exact thing otherwise secret service turn up in black vans grab me take me away with my head covered, to a basement somewhere for interrogation and worse. Meanwhile i’ll check my mail, the news, and the weatherology page, you stay there.
Enjoy your pasta.
Pulling a jumper on this end, it’s a bit nippy. Heading for 6 tonight.
Bubblecar said:
Pulling a jumper on this end, it’s a bit nippy. Heading for 6 tonight.
Though cooler than the previous days, it is still 30˚ now.
monkey skipper said:
monkey skipper said:
Bubblecar said:
monkey skipper said:
Yeah nah.
Hi monkey :)
Hi Buble car
Bubblecar
why not though, he might sound like Buble on the mic’
buffy, buffy!
The OPSM optometrist was quite taken with my previous prescription. He’d never seen a USian script before. Plus he showed it to 2 of his colleagues 🤣
kii said:
buffy, buffy!
The OPSM optometrist was quite taken with my previous prescription. He’d never seen a USian script before. Plus he showed it to 2 of his colleagues 🤣
What is different about it? Except that it will have 20/20 notation instead of 6/6 (we and the rest of the world use metric…).
buffy said:
kii said:
buffy, buffy!
The OPSM optometrist was quite taken with my previous prescription. He’d never seen a USian script before. Plus he showed it to 2 of his colleagues 🤣
What is different about it? Except that it will have 20/20 notation instead of 6/6 (we and the rest of the world use metric…).
Oh, and I think the USians still us OD(right eye) and OS(left eye) when we shifted to R and L many, many years ago. Before 1981 when I started practice, anyway.
buffy said:
buffy said:
kii said:
buffy, buffy!
The OPSM optometrist was quite taken with my previous prescription. He’d never seen a USian script before. Plus he showed it to 2 of his colleagues 🤣
What is different about it? Except that it will have 20/20 notation instead of 6/6 (we and the rest of the world use metric…).
Oh, and I think the USians still us OD(right eye) and OS(left eye) when we shifted to R and L many, many years ago. Before 1981 when I started practice, anyway.
And perhaps they still write scripts in plus cyl form too. Ophthalmologists were still using that format when I started practising and I had been trained to transpose them into minus cyl form. It is possible that young optometrists don’t know about the old formats.
buffy said:
buffy said:
kii said:
buffy, buffy!
The OPSM optometrist was quite taken with my previous prescription. He’d never seen a USian script before. Plus he showed it to 2 of his colleagues 🤣
What is different about it? Except that it will have 20/20 notation instead of 6/6 (we and the rest of the world use metric…).
Oh, and I think the USians still us OD(right eye) and OS(left eye) when we shifted to R and L many, many years ago. Before 1981 when I started practice, anyway.
Dextral and sinistral?
Adelaide Writers Festival Board quits
In short:
The decision to cancel Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah from the upcoming Adelaide Writers’ Week has prompted ongoing controversy, with writers withdrawing from the event in protest as the SA premier backs the Adelaide Festival board’s decision.
Ex-Adelaide Writers’ Week director Jo Dyer has questioned the viability of the event.
Abdel-Fattah’s lawyer has written to the festival’s chair asking for clarification about the reasons for her exclusion.
Michael V said:
buffy said:
buffy said:What is different about it? Except that it will have 20/20 notation instead of 6/6 (we and the rest of the world use metric…).
Oh, and I think the USians still us OD(right eye) and OS(left eye) when we shifted to R and L many, many years ago. Before 1981 when I started practice, anyway.
Dextral and sinistral?
Yes.
buffy said:
kii said:
buffy, buffy!
The OPSM optometrist was quite taken with my previous prescription. He’d never seen a USian script before. Plus he showed it to 2 of his colleagues 🤣
What is different about it? Except that it will have 20/20 notation instead of 6/6 (we and the rest of the world use metric…).
I don’t know. He started explaining why it was different and I stopped paying attention 😆
Divine Angel said:
dv said:
Divine Angel said:I first watched it when it was released, all I remembered was the ending. Are you like mr mutant and only watches things once?
Also watched One Battle After Another.
I can see why it’s doing well with critics. It’s certainly very well made.
I was wondering who was responsible for that incessant, piano-heavy score. It was none other than Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead.
It’s on the watchlist but I haven’t seen it yet. Oscar noms out Jan 22. I read Sinners is projected 15 nominations. If that happens, it will be the most-nominated film in history.
Wel I can recommend OBAA. It might not be for everyone but it’s worth watching.
Having seen it … I now realise I’m not sure when it is set. If you plan to look at it maybe you could give me an opinion on that.
dv said:
Divine Angel said:
dv said:Also watched One Battle After Another.
I can see why it’s doing well with critics. It’s certainly very well made.
I was wondering who was responsible for that incessant, piano-heavy score. It was none other than Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead.
It’s on the watchlist but I haven’t seen it yet. Oscar noms out Jan 22. I read Sinners is projected 15 nominations. If that happens, it will be the most-nominated film in history.
Wel I can recommend OBAA. It might not be for everyone but it’s worth watching.
Having seen it … I now realise I’m not sure when it is set. If you plan to look at it maybe you could give me an opinion on that.
Okely dokely
I seem to have irritated the radial nerve whilst doing my hammer exercises.
Just quoting on another earthworks job, and due to the size of the house and the height of the finished floor level, I’m already over $70,000 just to get sand on site. It’ll likely be over $100k total.
Some people have too much money.
Divine Angel said:
I seem to have irritated the radial nerve whilst doing my hammer exercises.
does the pain shoot directly out of the centre
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:
I seem to have irritated the radial nerve whilst doing my hammer exercises.
does the pain shoot directly out of the centre
Feels like being stabbed with pins in anterior elbow.
If you are still around, Spiney, did you see the horsepower dyno runs at Summernats?
I find those numbers hard to believe.
dv said:
Divine Angel said:
dv said:Also watched One Battle After Another.
I can see why it’s doing well with critics. It’s certainly very well made.
I was wondering who was responsible for that incessant, piano-heavy score. It was none other than Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead.
It’s on the watchlist but I haven’t seen it yet. Oscar noms out Jan 22. I read Sinners is projected 15 nominations. If that happens, it will be the most-nominated film in history.
Wel I can recommend OBAA. It might not be for everyone but it’s worth watching.
Having seen it … I now realise I’m not sure when it is set. If you plan to look at it maybe you could give me an opinion on that.
Set in the present day, surely
Kingy said:
If you are still around, Spiney, did you see the horsepower dyno runs at Summernats?I find those numbers hard to believe.
Owners of souped-up cars exaggerating their cars’ capabilities?
I hardly think so.
captain_spalding said:
Kingy said:
If you are still around, Spiney, did you see the horsepower dyno runs at Summernats?I find those numbers hard to believe.
Owners of souped-up cars exaggerating their cars’ capabilities?
I hardly think so.
they are dyno numbers so hopefully more accurate than the guesstimates of the owners.
JudgeMental said:
captain_spalding said:
Kingy said:
If you are still around, Spiney, did you see the horsepower dyno runs at Summernats?I find those numbers hard to believe.
Owners of souped-up cars exaggerating their cars’ capabilities?
I hardly think so.
they are dyno numbers so hopefully more accurate than the guesstimates of the owners.
Drag cars that make over 2000 horsepower need a very long wheelbase, wheely bars and front spoilers to hold the car on the road.
These dyno numbers are well over 3500 horsepower and should be flipping the car over onto its back.
I don’t believe them. Dyno builders also lie.
Kingy said:
JudgeMental said:
captain_spalding said:Owners of souped-up cars exaggerating their cars’ capabilities?
I hardly think so.
they are dyno numbers so hopefully more accurate than the guesstimates of the owners.
Drag cars that make over 2000 horsepower need a very long wheelbase, wheely bars and front spoilers to hold the car on the road.
These dyno numbers are well over 3500 horsepower and should be flipping the car over onto its back.
I don’t believe them. Dyno builders also lie.
that’s why i said hopefully.
Neophyte said:
dv said:
Divine Angel said:It’s on the watchlist but I haven’t seen it yet. Oscar noms out Jan 22. I read Sinners is projected 15 nominations. If that happens, it will be the most-nominated film in history.
Wel I can recommend OBAA. It might not be for everyone but it’s worth watching.
Having seen it … I now realise I’m not sure when it is set. If you plan to look at it maybe you could give me an opinion on that.
Set in the present day, surely
Yeah but
spoiler warning
There’s a 16 year jump. The start of the movie doesn’t appear to be set in 2010.
Woken by heavy rain
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 9 degrees at the back door and getting light. The bushfire smoke is now here as the wind went around to the SE some hours ago. We are forecast a mostly sunny 25 degrees today.
I will be outside for most of the morning.
Morning pilgrims, it’s overcast threatening rain.
I’ve got a trip up to Bribie Island today.
Peak Warming Man said:
Morning pilgrims, it’s overcast threatening rain.
I’ve got a trip up to Bribie Island today.
It’s overcast and threatening rain.
Peak Warming Man said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Morning pilgrims, it’s overcast threatening rain.
I’ve got a trip up to Bribie Island today.
It’s overcast and threatening rain.
Are you sure?
Overcast with a top of 26. Sposed to be getting some of this cyclone rain today.
Oh that was fun! The photo isn’t mine, but the screenshots are. As in, the enhanced photo was done on my own iPad and I took a screenshot.
speaking of team
high profile supporter of transgender women’s participation in elite sport. She says often the loudest voices of opposition are those who don’t invest in the women’s game. “The biggest threats to women’s sport is not trans women. It’s actually men thinking that it’s trans women,” Maley told ABC Sport. “Because can you name five WNBL players? Have you been to a WNBL game? Have you bought a WNBL membership? Do you go watch local women’s sporting
sports
Guv’na
Divine Angel said:
Oh that was fun! The photo isn’t mine, but the screenshots are. As in, the enhanced photo was done on my own iPad and I took a screenshot.
Since when do cats cause floorboards to creak?
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Oh that was fun! The photo isn’t mine, but the screenshots are. As in, the enhanced photo was done on my own iPad and I took a screenshot.
Since when do cats cause floorboards to creak?
when they are a fatty bombah.
JudgeMental said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Oh that was fun! The photo isn’t mine, but the screenshots are. As in, the enhanced photo was done on my own iPad and I took a screenshot.
Since when do cats cause floorboards to creak?
when they are a fatty bombah.
:) Too many cans of Whiskas.
cup of tea landed, putting it all together, my morning, i’ll look at the weather
transition said:
cup of tea landed, putting it all together, my morning, i’ll look at the weather
Ah stick figure man has dropped in briefly.
Why aren’t you at work?
roughbarked said:
transition said:
cup of tea landed, putting it all together, my morning, i’ll look at the weather
Ah stick figure man has dropped in briefly.
Why aren’t you at work?
i’m doing jobs already have been, not like you cack slunt.
transition said:
roughbarked said:
transition said:
cup of tea landed, putting it all together, my morning, i’ll look at the weather
Ah stick figure man has dropped in briefly.
Why aren’t you at work?
i’m doing jobs already have been, not like you cack slunt.
:) Yes I’ve been lazing about, you caught me out.
here, have a sunset.
Divine Angel said:
Oh that was fun! The photo isn’t mine, but the screenshots are. As in, the enhanced photo was done on my own iPad and I took a screenshot.
That’s a very tall paranormal entity.
roughbarked said:
transition said:
roughbarked said:Ah stick figure man has dropped in briefly.
Why aren’t you at work?
i’m doing jobs already have been, not like you cack slunt.
:) Yes I’ve been lazing about, you caught me out.
here, have a sunset.
some opal, you’re forgiven for your monstrous allegation
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
Oh that was fun! The photo isn’t mine, but the screenshots are. As in, the enhanced photo was done on my own iPad and I took a screenshot.
That’s a very tall paranormal entity.
He’s a basketballer? Anyway, ghosts like cats don’t creak floorboards.
transition said:
roughbarked said:
transition said:i’m doing jobs already have been, not like you cack slunt.
:) Yes I’ve been lazing about, you caught me out.
here, have a sunset.
some opal, you’re forgiven for your monstrous allegation
Sorry, you hadn’t actually asked for insults. My bad for making assumptions.
i’d best other things, roughbarked, i’d stay but you’re not interesting enough to hold my attention, save the torture of endless disappointment i’ll leave now
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
Oh that was fun! The photo isn’t mine, but the screenshots are. As in, the enhanced photo was done on my own iPad and I took a screenshot.
That’s a very tall paranormal entity.
not really. doorways are usually around 2100mm high. the entity is well below that height.
24, mostly sunny, and I’m going to clean the dunny.
Also various other housework. And finally putting the Xmas tree back in its bag.
Bubblecar said:
24, mostly sunny, and I’m going to clean the dunny.Also various other housework. And finally putting the Xmas tree back in its bag.
Any presents left over under it, unclaimed like.
Suggested friend on Facebook. Seems like a lovely guy.
Peak Warming Man said:
Bubblecar said:
24, mostly sunny, and I’m going to clean the dunny.Also various other housework. And finally putting the Xmas tree back in its bag.
Any presents left over under it, unclaimed like.
Not likely.
And it’s RIP Erich von Däniken, who made his fortune from a credulous public some 50+ years ago with his “Chariots Of The Goods” nonsense. I remember seeing the “documentary” on prime time TV back around 1972ish…great Euro-loungecore soundtrack, but otherwise…
Good morning everybody.
BoM forecast for today:
The temperature here is quite different to that recorded above: it’s currently 18.0° C and 99% RH. There are light breezes and it is overcast. We had 14 mm of rain to 9 am, mostly overnight. We’ll see how that forecast rain pans out.
More dismantling of the little fridge today. I haven’t found any major fault yet. Nor have I found the condenser drain. There was a lot of ice in the freezer air channels. Anyway, it is getting a very thorough clean as I go…
Food: breakfast, lunch – fend for ourselves (Mrs V’s low kJ day). Dinner: mashed potato with Chinese-flavoured boiled mince-meat sauce and leafy greens.
Better go take my morning tablets and have a bit of…
c…o…f…f…e…e…Neophyte said:
And it’s RIP Erich von Däniken, who made his fortune from a credulous public some 50+ years ago with his “Chariots Of The Goods” nonsense. I remember seeing the “documentary” on prime time TV back around 1972ish…great Euro-loungecore soundtrack, but otherwise…
My parents had that book, but I didn’t bother reading it til I was about 19.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-12/this-week-in-history-quiz-january-12/106193058
The last one was a total guess, the others I either knew or used process of elimination.
Neophyte said:
And it’s RIP Erich von Däniken, who made his fortune from a credulous public some 50+ years ago with his “Chariots Of The Goods” nonsense. I remember seeing the “documentary” on prime time TV back around 1972ish…great Euro-loungecore soundtrack, but otherwise…
So he’s gone on the great chariot in the sky.
roughbarked said:
transition said:
roughbarked said:Ah stick figure man has dropped in briefly.
Why aren’t you at work?
i’m doing jobs already have been, not like you cack slunt.
:) Yes I’ve been lazing about, you caught me out.
here, have a sunset.
The last two days’ sunrises looked like that briefly. Not today.
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
transition said:i’m doing jobs already have been, not like you cack slunt.
:) Yes I’ve been lazing about, you caught me out.
here, have a sunset.
The last two days’ sunrises looked like that briefly. Not today.
Because you have the ocean, it is far more likely that you will have clouds present. Here, most dawns and sunsets are just clear sky. I revel in the ones that do have clouds. But with 300+ sunny days a year, there aren’t a lot.
Neophyte said:
And it’s RIP Erich von Däniken, who made his fortune from a credulous public some 50+ years ago with his “Chariots Of The Goods” nonsense. I remember seeing the “documentary” on prime time TV back around 1972ish…great Euro-loungecore soundtrack, but otherwise…
Ah. It was only the other day I mentioned that he’s still alive.
I have advised my gardener self that it has done enough work for today. I changed out of my gardening clothes and must now be strict with myself to stop it. My bum muscles are complaining about moving and stacking firewood followed by weeding, finishing off with some gentle rose deadheading.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-12/this-week-in-history-quiz-january-12/106193058
6/10
Divine Angel said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-12/this-week-in-history-quiz-january-12/106193058The last one was a total guess, the others I either knew or used process of elimination.
I got the Elton John one wrong.
buffy said:
I have advised my gardener self that it has done enough work for today. I changed out of my gardening clothes and must now be strict with myself to stop it. My bum muscles are complaining about moving and stacking firewood followed by weeding, finishing off with some gentle rose deadheading.
My radial nerve is still complaining about the hammer exercises I did last night so it is resting also.
Peak Warming Man said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-12/this-week-in-history-quiz-january-12/1061930586/10
What is it with all these quizzes on the ABC website? Have we slipped back into the 1960s when all the women’s magazines had lots of quizzes?
Divine Angel said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-12/this-week-in-history-quiz-january-12/106193058The last one was a total guess, the others I either knew or used process of elimination.
buffy said:
Peak Warming Man said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-12/this-week-in-history-quiz-january-12/1061930586/10
What is it with all these quizzes on the ABC website? Have we slipped back into the 1960s when all the women’s magazines had lots of quizzes?
People must be engaging with them to drive traffic. Magazine quizzes suck. What colour lingerie would you wear on your first date? What does the colour of roses signify? What are the three things every wife should do before her husband gets home?
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-12/this-week-in-history-quiz-january-12/106193058The last one was a total guess, the others I either knew or used process of elimination.
I got the Elton John one wrong.
7/10 and a lot of lucky guesses in that.
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
Peak Warming Man said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-12/this-week-in-history-quiz-january-12/1061930586/10
What is it with all these quizzes on the ABC website? Have we slipped back into the 1960s when all the women’s magazines had lots of quizzes?
People must be engaging with them to drive traffic. Magazine quizzes suck. What colour lingerie would you wear on your first date? What does the colour of roses signify? What are the three things every wife should do before her husband gets home?
Get up, get dressed, and make a nice pot of tea?
Hello
Cymek said:
Hello
G’day,
We have had a lovely walk to the local cafe with Princess Cordelia. She got lots of pats and educated people about Cardigan Corgis (she is not a cross – but she does get cross when people think she is a cross bred).
Had coffee and a cannoli – delicious.
put out washing and about to go to the micro market to get some eggs and what ever lovely locally grown veggies they have.
Cymek said:
Hello
How was your weekend?
Divine Angel said:
Cymek said:
Hello
How was your weekend?
Was OK
Didn’t do a lot.
How about you ?
Cymek said:
Divine Angel said:
Cymek said:
Hello
How was your weekend?
Was OK
Didn’t do a lot.
How about you ?
Mostly played on my PS5
Once I got used to the controller instead of a mouse and keyboard it makes playing a lot easier.
Cymek said:
Cymek said:
Divine Angel said:How was your weekend?
Was OK
Didn’t do a lot.
How about you ?
Mostly played on my PS5
Once I got used to the controller instead of a mouse and keyboard it makes playing a lot easier.
👍
Bubblecar said:
Neophyte said:
And it’s RIP Erich von Däniken, who made his fortune from a credulous public some 50+ years ago with his “Chariots Of The Goods” nonsense. I remember seeing the “documentary” on prime time TV back around 1972ish…great Euro-loungecore soundtrack, but otherwise…
Ah. It was only the other day I mentioned that he’s still alive.
Jinx!
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
Neophyte said:
And it’s RIP Erich von Däniken, who made his fortune from a credulous public some 50+ years ago with his “Chariots Of The Goods” nonsense. I remember seeing the “documentary” on prime time TV back around 1972ish…great Euro-loungecore soundtrack, but otherwise…
Ah. It was only the other day I mentioned that he’s still alive.
Jinx!
Quick Car, say something about Rupert Murdoch!
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
Peak Warming Man said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-12/this-week-in-history-quiz-january-12/1061930586/10
What is it with all these quizzes on the ABC website? Have we slipped back into the 1960s when all the women’s magazines had lots of quizzes?
People must be engaging with them to drive traffic. Magazine quizzes suck. What colour lingerie would you wear on your first date? What does the colour of roses signify? What are the three things every wife should do before her husband gets home?
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
Neophyte said:
And it’s RIP Erich von Däniken, who made his fortune from a credulous public some 50+ years ago with his “Chariots Of The Goods” nonsense. I remember seeing the “documentary” on prime time TV back around 1972ish…great Euro-loungecore soundtrack, but otherwise…
Ah. It was only the other day I mentioned that he’s still alive.
Jinx!
Just had a read of his TATE page.
Didn’t know / had forgotten that he’d spent time in prison for fraud.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:Ah. It was only the other day I mentioned that he’s still alive.
Jinx!
Quick Car, say something about Rupert Murdoch!
And DJT, too.
Michael V said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Michael V said:Jinx!
Quick Car, say something about Rupert Murdoch!
And DJT, too.
Please, pretty please, with sugar and strawberries on top.
:)
Michael V said:
Michael V said:
Witty Rejoinder said:Quick Car, say something about Rupert Murdoch!
And DJT, too.
Please, pretty please, with sugar and strawberries on top.
:)
It’s a bit surprising that Donald Trump and Rupert Murdoch are still alive.
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:
Michael V said:And DJT, too.
Please, pretty please, with sugar and strawberries on top.
:)
It’s a bit surprising that Donald Trump and Rupert Murdoch are still alive.
Bit surprising that the current air force one is still flying…
furious said:
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:Please, pretty please, with sugar and strawberries on top.
:)
It’s a bit surprising that Donald Trump and Rupert Murdoch are still alive.
Bit surprising that the current air force one is still flying…
Why?
Michael V said:
furious said:
Bubblecar said:It’s a bit surprising that Donald Trump and Rupert Murdoch are still alive.
Bit surprising that the current air force one is still flying…
Why?
Following the theme of this conversation…
Lots of things to do today, but Lorelie is singing her siren song. One thing I should do it attempt to fold all the clean linen and towels that I have dumped on Lorelie so that I could get into bed last night.
Foolishly, I bought myself a jigsaw puzzle last night. I have no where to set it up.
furious said:
Michael V said:
furious said:Bit surprising that the current air force one is still flying…
Why?
Following the theme of this conversation…
Ah. I see.
got the new speakers installed. they are krix not klipsch as first told. heavy buggers.
Far canal what a massive dickhead.
Spiny Norman said:
Far canal what a massive dickhead.
Ha!
In between moving furniture around our home, riding fruit crate billy carts down Hargrave Street, and building submarines in the yard, I loved climbing. Not many trees in Paddington back then, so I climbed the kitchen cupboards. I found where Mother hid the F-Tabs…a fluoride supplement. So, I used to eat a few when I climbed around the kitchen.
Someone must have noticed, and they moved the bottle to a hidden location.
My eldest son has fluorosis on his permanent teeth. Apparently, according to one dentist we consulted, that was from my ingestion of F-Tabs.
Oh, and I’m not gay. My younger sister was.
Spiny Norman said:
Far canal what a massive dickhead.
These people think everything is gay
https://www.advocate.com/donald-trump/trump-maga-gay-sex-orgasm
kii said:
Oh, and I’m not gay. My younger sister was.
I suspect that when Kyle speaks about ‘us’, he’s only talking about men.
He doesn’t strike me as the type to think, or care, all that much about what happens to women in general.
He does strike me as the type who’s homophobic, in that he’s literally afraid of homosexuality, and desperate to identify a ‘cause’ for it, so that he can avoid it and so prevent himself ‘turning gay’.
As to what inner feelings he might be trying to suppress by that quest, and how he might come to terms with them, that’s for qualified people to provide help to him.
dv said:
Spiny Norman said:
Far canal what a massive dickhead.
These people think everything is gay
https://www.advocate.com/donald-trump/trump-maga-gay-sex-orgasm
People really are stupid
dv said:
Spiny Norman said:
Far canal what a massive dickhead.
These people think everything is gay
https://www.advocate.com/donald-trump/trump-maga-gay-sex-orgasm
FFS …
captain_spalding said:
kii said:
Oh, and I’m not gay. My younger sister was.
I suspect that when Kyle speaks about ‘us’, he’s only talking about men.
He doesn’t strike me as the type to think, or care, all that much about what happens to women in general.
He does strike me as the type who’s homophobic, in that he’s literally afraid of homosexuality, and desperate to identify a ‘cause’ for it, so that he can avoid it and so prevent himself ‘turning gay’.
As to what inner feelings he might be trying to suppress by that quest, and how he might come to terms with them, that’s for qualified people to provide help to him.
As the saying goes, some men will improve the Earth by leaving it.
Spiny Norman said:
Far canal what a massive dickhead.
!!!
dv said:
Spiny Norman said:
Far canal what a massive dickhead.
These people think everything is gay
https://www.advocate.com/donald-trump/trump-maga-gay-sex-orgasm
Is Luke saying one thing, and meaning another?
As in, he’s confusing ‘i won’t do something’ should actually read ‘i can’t do something’?
captain_spalding said:
dv said:
Spiny Norman said:
Far canal what a massive dickhead.
These people think everything is gay
https://www.advocate.com/donald-trump/trump-maga-gay-sex-orgasm
Is Luke saying one thing, and meaning another?
As in, he’s confusing ‘i won’t do something’ should actually read ‘i can’t do something’?
I think that is what the look on the face next to him is conveying…
furious said:
captain_spalding said:
dv said:These people think everything is gay
https://www.advocate.com/donald-trump/trump-maga-gay-sex-orgasm
Is Luke saying one thing, and meaning another?
As in, he’s confusing ‘i won’t do something’ should actually read ‘i can’t do something’?
I think that is what the look on the face next to him is conveying…
I think people who argue about obviously made-up things on the internet are fully woke.
dv said:
Spiny Norman said:
Far canal what a massive dickhead.
These people think everything is gay
https://www.advocate.com/donald-trump/trump-maga-gay-sex-orgasm
Is that his no-orgasm wife sitting next to him?
captain_spalding said:
dv said:
Spiny Norman said:
Far canal what a massive dickhead.
These people think everything is gay
https://www.advocate.com/donald-trump/trump-maga-gay-sex-orgasm
Is Luke saying one thing, and meaning another?
As in, he’s confusing ‘i won’t do something’ should actually read ‘i can’t do something’?
:)
Michael V said:
Spiny Norman said:
Far canal what a massive dickhead.
!!!
So before fluoride was put into water how were those gay people created
Cymek said:
Michael V said:
Spiny Norman said:
Far canal what a massive dickhead.
!!!
So before fluoride was put into water how were those gay people created
Water reservoirs naturally have a bit of fluoride in them.
Cymek said:
Michael V said:
Spiny Norman said:
Far canal what a massive dickhead.
!!!
So before fluoride was put into water how were those gay people created
There weren’t any – simples!
captain_spalding said:
dv said:
Spiny Norman said:
Far canal what a massive dickhead.
These people think everything is gay
https://www.advocate.com/donald-trump/trump-maga-gay-sex-orgasm
Is Luke saying one thing, and meaning another?
As in, he’s confusing ‘i won’t do something’ should actually read ‘i can’t do something’?
How can he be gay? He has sex the required 12 times a year.
Peak Warming Man said:
furious said:
captain_spalding said:Is Luke saying one thing, and meaning another?
As in, he’s confusing ‘i won’t do something’ should actually read ‘i can’t do something’?
I think that is what the look on the face next to him is conveying…
I think people who argue about obviously made-up things on the internet are fully woke.
You heard it here first folks: PWM thinks ‘female organism’ are made up. Explains a lot really.
dv said:
Cymek said:
Michael V said:!!!
So before fluoride was put into water how were those gay people created
Water reservoirs naturally have a bit of fluoride in them.
They probably have a little bit of uranium in them, too, but i’ve not heard of anyone ever glowing green under ultraviolet light.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Peak Warming Man said:
furious said:I think that is what the look on the face next to him is conveying…
I think people who argue about obviously made-up things on the internet are fully woke.
You heard it here first folks: PWM thinks ‘female organism’ are made up. Explains a lot really.
Pay that one.
One for the Captain.
The aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-5) conducting speed trials in July of 1937 off the coast of Maine. This particular speed run was done in reverse.
Peak Warming Man said:
I think people who argue about obviously made-up things on the internet are fully woke.
You seem to be bad at this.
Josiah and Isabella Moody are real conservative influencers, and this is a real news item that accurately reflects Josiah’s stated views on this topic.
Erich von Däniken, popular pseudo-science author, has died.
Spiny Norman said:
One for the Captain.The aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-5) conducting speed trials in July of 1937 off the coast of Maine. This particular speed run was done in reverse.
Ya gotta know what yer boat will do, if you have to call on it
When ah wurr a lad…
…and a Naval Cadet, we used to sail a 27-foot Montague-rig whaler, just like this one:
It was a ‘double-ended’ boat, and if you knew what you were doing, and tweaked the rigging just a bit, you could get it to sail backwards.
When some kids from the local sailing club boasted of their sailing prowess, me and couple of others sailed the whaler past end of their jetty as a number of them assembled on it.
Then, we made a few adjustments, and sailed it the other way back past their jetty, going astern.
captain_spalding said:
Spiny Norman said:
One for the Captain.The aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-5) conducting speed trials in July of 1937 off the coast of Maine. This particular speed run was done in reverse.
Ya gotta know what yer boat will do, if you have to call on it
When ah wurr a lad…
…and a Naval Cadet, we used to sail a 27-foot Montague-rig whaler, just like this one:
It was a ‘double-ended’ boat, and if you knew what you were doing, and tweaked the rigging just a bit, you could get it to sail backwards.
When some kids from the local sailing club boasted of their sailing prowess, me and couple of others sailed the whaler past end of their jetty as a number of them assembled on it.
Then, we made a few adjustments, and sailed it the other way back past their jetty, going astern.
Heh. :)
I used to practice sailing at school and sometimes just to see if we could do it, I’d pop the rudder off its mounts and sit in the cockpit, then continue sailing by balancing the forces of the jib and mainsail. It wasn’t hugely difficult after a bit of practice.
Spiny Norman said:
Heh. :)
I used to practice sailing at school and sometimes just to see if we could do it, I’d pop the rudder off its mounts and sit in the cockpit, then continue sailing by balancing the forces of the jib and mainsail. It wasn’t hugely difficult after a bit of practice.
That was not at all hard to do with a whaler, as having both a jib and a mizzen gave you a whole other set of options.
This was handy when one of the tiller chains broke, effectively putting the rudder out of use.
The coxswain (not me, someone more skilled) took this with a grain of salt, and proceeded to give orders and steer so as to bring us up alongside the jetty in a fashion that i wished i could manage with a functioning rudder.
captain_spalding said:
Spiny Norman said:Heh. :)
I used to practice sailing at school and sometimes just to see if we could do it, I’d pop the rudder off its mounts and sit in the cockpit, then continue sailing by balancing the forces of the jib and mainsail. It wasn’t hugely difficult after a bit of practice.
That was not at all hard to do with a whaler, as having both a jib and a mizzen gave you a whole other set of options.
This was handy when one of the tiller chains broke, effectively putting the rudder out of use.
The coxswain (not me, someone more skilled) took this with a grain of salt, and proceeded to give orders and steer so as to bring us up alongside the jetty in a fashion that i wished i could manage with a functioning rudder.
:)
dv said:
Peak Warming Man said:
I think people who argue about obviously made-up things on the internet are fully woke.
You seem to be bad at this.
Josiah and Isabella Moody are real conservative influencers, and this is a real news item that accurately reflects Josiah’s stated views on this topic.
https://www.peoplefor.org/rightwingwatch/people/isabella-riley-moody
Peak Warming Man said:
furious said:
captain_spalding said:Is Luke saying one thing, and meaning another?
As in, he’s confusing ‘i won’t do something’ should actually read ‘i can’t do something’?
I think that is what the look on the face next to him is conveying…
I think people who argue about obviously made-up things on the internet are fully woke.
^ WHS.
dv said:
Erich von Däniken, popular pseudo-science author, has died.
Did he predict it?
dv said:
Peak Warming Man said:
I think people who argue about obviously made-up things on the internet are fully woke.
You seem to be bad at this.
Josiah and Isabella Moody are real conservative influencers, and this is a real news item that accurately reflects Josiah’s stated views on this topic.
The Moodys might just be deliberately going over the top for undeserved attention and monetary reward.
captain_spalding said:
dv said:
Cymek said:
So before fluoride was put into water how were those gay people created
Water reservoirs naturally have a bit of fluoride in them.
They probably have a little bit of uranium in them, too, but i’ve not heard of anyone ever glowing green under ultraviolet light.
we thought that’s what you drink fluorescein for
but anyway we agree the water supply should be spiked with lithium fluoride and the world would smile more
Spiny Norman said:
Most people aren’t gay, so what else are gay people doing besides drinking fluoridated water to become gay?
Far canal what a massive dickhead.
Divine Angel said:
Spiny Norman said:
Most people aren’t gay, so what else are gay people doing besides drinking fluoridated water to become gay?
Far canal what a massive dickhead.
having orgasmic nonbreeding sex
Divine Angel said:
Spiny Norman said:Most people aren’t gay, so what else are gay people doing besides drinking fluoridated water to become gay?
Far canal what a massive dickhead.
Eating Gaypak mandarins and Golden Gaytime ice creams.
Mini Me and I, desperate to get out of the house, went to Westfield. Wandered around, had a Boost Juice each, ran into walkies friend’s parents so we chatted with them, then Mini Me & I went to the library. She borrowed the whole Spiderwick series. Caught a bus, missed our connecting bus by three minutes so decided rather than waiting half an hour, we’d walk. Stopped for lunch at McDonald’s. A pleasant mummy-daughter day.
I expected more rain today; so far we’ve just had light sprinkles.
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:
Spiny Norman said:
Most people aren’t gay, so what else are gay people doing besides drinking fluoridated water to become gay?
Far canal what a massive dickhead.
having orgasmic nonbreeding sex
Oh ok, I missed that part of the conversion conversation.
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
Spiny Norman said:Most people aren’t gay, so what else are gay people doing besides drinking fluoridated water to become gay?
Far canal what a massive dickhead.
Eating Gaypak mandarins and Golden Gaytime ice creams.
…. or watching The Flintstones.
Divine Angel said:
Mini Me and I, desperate to get out of the house, went to Westfield. Wandered around, had a Boost Juice each, ran into walkies friend’s parents so we chatted with them, then Mini Me & I went to the library. She borrowed the whole Spiderwick series. Caught a bus, missed our connecting bus by three minutes so decided rather than waiting half an hour, we’d walk. Stopped for lunch at McDonald’s. A pleasant mummy-daughter day.I expected more rain today; so far we’ve just had light sprinkles.
Sounds good. I should be going for walks but I’ve had a problem with fatigue since starting this diet in earnest.
Divine Angel said:
Mini Me and I, desperate to get out of the house, went to Westfield. Wandered around, had a Boost Juice each, ran into walkies friend’s parents so we chatted with them, then Mini Me & I went to the library. She borrowed the whole Spiderwick series. Caught a bus, missed our connecting bus by three minutes so decided rather than waiting half an hour, we’d walk. Stopped for lunch at McDonald’s. A pleasant mummy-daughter day.I expected more rain today; so far we’ve just had light sprinkles.
Lovely.
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
Mini Me and I, desperate to get out of the house, went to Westfield. Wandered around, had a Boost Juice each, ran into walkies friend’s parents so we chatted with them, then Mini Me & I went to the library. She borrowed the whole Spiderwick series. Caught a bus, missed our connecting bus by three minutes so decided rather than waiting half an hour, we’d walk. Stopped for lunch at McDonald’s. A pleasant mummy-daughter day.I expected more rain today; so far we’ve just had light sprinkles.
Sounds good. I should be going for walks but I’ve had a problem with fatigue since starting this diet in earnest.
I haven’t been walking since I broke my arm. First it was because of the swollen knee, then the hot weather (the splint + compression sock on my arm = extremely hot and sweaty), psychological barriers of falling/tripping over, but mostly I got lazy.
Divine Angel said:
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:
Most people aren’t gay, so what else are gay people doing besides drinking fluoridated water to become gay?having orgasmic nonbreeding sex
Oh ok, I missed that part of the
conversionconversation.
yeah we didn’t get the memo either, might have to go back and change some responses on the blood donor form quick smart
Woodie said:
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:Most people aren’t gay, so what else are gay people doing besides drinking fluoridated water to become gay?Eating Gaypak mandarins and Golden Gaytime ice creams.
…. or watching The Flintstones.
Bewitched, surely.
DA – In other less exciting news I’ve been on Reddit with the new ID for about a month, done nothing really any different to what I did before, but still haven’t been shadow-banned. So that’s good.
Also up around 550 karma so that’s pleasing.
Neophyte said:
Woodie said:
Bubblecar said:Eating Gaypak mandarins and Golden Gaytime ice creams.
…. or watching The Flintstones.
Bewitched, surely.
And I Dream of Jeannie
Spiny Norman said:
DA – In other less exciting news I’ve been on Reddit with the new ID for about a month, done nothing really any different to what I did before, but still haven’t been shadow-banned. So that’s good.
Also up around 550 karma so that’s pleasing.
Well that’s good news
Neophyte said:
Woodie said:
Bubblecar said:Eating Gaypak mandarins and Golden Gaytime ice creams.
…. or watching The Flintstones.
Bewitched, surely.
The first thing my mother said when I came out to her was “I knew I should have stopped you watching No 96 all those years ago”.
Divine Angel said:
Neophyte said:
Woodie said:…. or watching The Flintstones.
Bewitched, surely.
And I Dream of Jeannie
You don’t have to be gay to enjoy an episode of IDOJ.
captain_spalding said:
Divine Angel said:
Neophyte said:Bewitched, surely.
And I Dream of Jeannie
You don’t have to be gay to enjoy an episode of IDOJ.
But she doesn’t even show her belly button!
Maybe girls got gay by watching IDOJ.
captain_spalding said:
Divine Angel said:
Neophyte said:
Bewitched, surely.
And I Dream of Jeannie
You don’t have to be gay to enjoy an episode of IDOJ.
what about Xena: Warrior Princess then
What did you think of Hamnet, DA?
Divine Angel said:
Maybe girls got gay by watching IDOJ.
dv said:
What did you think of Hamnet, DA?
Haven’t seen it yet.
Divine Angel said:
Maybe girls got gay by watching IDOJ.
And for the boys? Batman…
SCIENCE said:
captain_spalding said:
Divine Angel said:
And I Dream of Jeannie
You don’t have to be gay to enjoy an episode of IDOJ.
what about Xena: Warrior Princess then
It has its own set of attributes.
captain_spalding said:
Divine Angel said:
Neophyte said:Bewitched, surely.
And I Dream of Jeannie
You don’t have to be gay to enjoy an episode of IDOJ.
Why does media promote Mariah Carey as a gay icon ?
Bubblecar said:
dv said:Peak Warming Man said:
I think people who argue about obviously made-up things on the internet are fully woke.
You seem to be bad at this.
Josiah and Isabella Moody are real conservative influencers, and this is a real news item that accurately reflects Josiah’s stated views on this topic.
The Moodys might just be deliberately going over the top for undeserved attention and monetary reward.
It’s certainly possible.
Cymek said:
captain_spalding said:
Divine Angel said:And I Dream of Jeannie
You don’t have to be gay to enjoy an episode of IDOJ.
Why does media promote Mariah Carey as a gay icon ?
I don’t understand what makes someone a gay icon.
Divine Angel said:
captain_spalding said:
Divine Angel said:And I Dream of Jeannie
You don’t have to be gay to enjoy an episode of IDOJ.
But she doesn’t even show her belly button!
Are you sure that the creation of genies involves umbilical cords?
dv said:
Bubblecar said:
dv said:You seem to be bad at this.
Josiah and Isabella Moody are real conservative influencers, and this is a real news item that accurately reflects Josiah’s stated views on this topic.
The Moodys might just be deliberately going over the top for undeserved attention and monetary reward.
It’s certainly possible.
…if without precedent among internet personalities.
Divine Angel said:
Cymek said:
captain_spalding said:You don’t have to be gay to enjoy an episode of IDOJ.
Why does media promote Mariah Carey as a gay icon ?
I don’t understand what makes someone a gay icon.
I’m not sure, I’ve noticed a few US sitcoms promote her as one.
Wondering why
Divine Angel said:
captain_spalding said:
Divine Angel said:And I Dream of Jeannie
You don’t have to be gay to enjoy an episode of IDOJ.
But she doesn’t even show her belly button!
earlier episode apparently did, until a bit of a furore erupted.
Divine Angel said:
Cymek said:
captain_spalding said:
You don’t have to be gay to enjoy an episode of IDOJ.
Why does media promote Mariah Carey as a gay icon ?
I don’t understand what makes someone a gay icon.
dv said:
Spiny Norman said:
Far canal what a massive dickhead.
These people think everything is gay
https://www.advocate.com/donald-trump/trump-maga-gay-sex-orgasm
So…that restricts your options. Only when she is ovulating then?
captain_spalding said:
Divine Angel said:
captain_spalding said:You don’t have to be gay to enjoy an episode of IDOJ.
But she doesn’t even show her belly button!
Are you sure that the creation of genies involves umbilical cords?
One day I asked a Christian friend why Adam has a belly button in this painting.
His answer was that man is created in the image of God, therefore God also has a bellybutton.
buffy said:
dv said:
Spiny Norman said:
Far canal what a massive dickhead.
These people think everything is gay
https://www.advocate.com/donald-trump/trump-maga-gay-sex-orgasm
So…that restricts your options. Only when she is ovulating then?
pretty sure what they’re saying is you should find 4 different ovulating females a day
🏳️🌈 🏳️🌈 🏳️🌈
Divine Angel said:
captain_spalding said:
Divine Angel said:But she doesn’t even show her belly button!
Are you sure that the creation of genies involves umbilical cords?
One day I asked a Christian friend why Adam has a belly button in this painting.
His answer was that man is created in the image of God, therefore God also has a bellybutton.
Bit like how the Flintstones can celebrate Christmas…?
buffy said:
dv said:
Spiny Norman said:
Far canal what a massive dickhead.
These people think everything is gay
https://www.advocate.com/donald-trump/trump-maga-gay-sex-orgasm
So…that restricts your options. Only when she is ovulating then?
I’m willing to bet poor Mrs MAGA has not had the orgasmic experience with her husband.
buffy said:
So…that restricts your options. Only when she is ovulating then?
For him, it would.
What she does the rest of the time, only she knows (well, someone else would also know, i suppose).
Witty Rejoinder said:
Peak Warming Man said:
furious said:I think that is what the look on the face next to him is conveying…
I think people who argue about obviously made-up things on the internet are fully woke.
You heard it here first folks: PWM thinks ‘female organism’ are made up. Explains a lot really.
Uuugh… Obviously that ‘organism’ should be ‘orgasm’.
Divine Angel said:
captain_spalding said:
Divine Angel said:But she doesn’t even show her belly button!
Are you sure that the creation of genies involves umbilical cords?
One day I asked a Christian friend why Adam has a belly button in this painting.
His answer was that man is created in the image of God, therefore God also has a bellybutton.
Were further questions welcome?
dv said:
Spiny Norman said:
Far canal what a massive dickhead.
These people think everything is gay
https://www.advocate.com/donald-trump/trump-maga-gay-sex-orgasm
And she was believing him?
captain_spalding said:
Divine Angel said:
captain_spalding said:Are you sure that the creation of genies involves umbilical cords?
One day I asked a Christian friend why Adam has a belly button in this painting.
His answer was that man is created in the image of God, therefore God also has a bellybutton.
Were further questions welcome?
I’m sure I asked, but I forget what happened after that. I probably mentioned vaginas after that.
Divine Angel said:
captain_spalding said:
Divine Angel said:But she doesn’t even show her belly button!
Are you sure that the creation of genies involves umbilical cords?
One day I asked a Christian friend why Adam has a belly button in this painting.
His answer was that man is created in the image of God, therefore God also has a bellybutton.
Hey that actually makes sense now, in the beginning there was darkness, and then there was a navel, and for 6000 years scientific enthusiasts argued over what colour it was…
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
dv said:These people think everything is gay
https://www.advocate.com/donald-trump/trump-maga-gay-sex-orgasm
So…that restricts your options. Only when she is ovulating then?
I’m willing to bet poor Mrs MAGA has not had the orgasmic experience with her husband.
Trad wife?
buffy said:
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
So…that restricts your options. Only when she is ovulating then?
I’m willing to bet poor Mrs MAGA has not had the orgasmic experience with her husband.
Trad wife?
tread 🐍 wife
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:
captain_spalding said:Are you sure that the creation of genies involves umbilical cords?
One day I asked a Christian friend why Adam has a belly button in this painting.
His answer was that man is created in the image of God, therefore God also has a bellybutton.
Hey that actually makes sense now, in the beginning there was darkness, and then there was a navel, and for 6000 years scientific enthusiasts argued over what colour it was…
They made the correct choice, choosing knowledge over ignorance
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
dv said:These people think everything is gay
https://www.advocate.com/donald-trump/trump-maga-gay-sex-orgasm
So…that restricts your options. Only when she is ovulating then?
I’m willing to bet poor Mrs MAGA has not had the orgasmic experience with her husband.
What a pity. She does look like she should have. Is it more that he’s distracting her from that with other right wing twaddle??
SCIENCE said:
🏳️🌈 🏳️🌈 🏳️🌈
Wonders WTF?.
Michael V said:
SCIENCE said:
🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
Wonders WTF?.
we was talking about gay icons
SCIENCE said:
Michael V said:
SCIENCE said:
🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
Wonders WTF?.
we was talking about gay icons
Oh. I suppose that they are rainbow flags. It’s a bit difficult to tell what they are, they are so small.
Michael V said:
SCIENCE said:
Michael V said:
SCIENCE said:
🏳️🌈
Wonders WTF?.
we was talking about gay icons
Oh. I suppose that they are rainbow flags. It’s a bit difficult to tell what they are, they are so small.
SCIENCE said:
Michael V said:
SCIENCE said:
we was talking about gay icons
Oh. I suppose that they are rainbow flags. It’s a bit difficult to tell what they are, they are so small.
How did you get it blown up that much?
Michael V said:
SCIENCE said:Michael V said:
Oh. I suppose that they are rainbow flags. It’s a bit difficult to tell what they are, they are so small.
How did you get it blown up that much?
One method is, zoom in then screenshot.
Earlier today, I was vacuuming this office. I tried to pick up the pedestal fan by the motor housing so I could vacuum underneath it. The housing shattered into shards. Luckily I had unplugged it to use the outlet for the vacuum cleaner, or I’d‘ve likely been electrocuted.
I’ve been trying to make a new housing for it to make the unit safe. I need another tool, which is out in the shed, but it’s raining and cold, so I won’t go and get it now.
BTW – here’s the full weather report: it’s just 15.5° C and 99% RH, it’s overcast, lightly raining and there are moderate breezes.
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
SCIENCE said:How did you get it blown up that much?
One method is, zoom in then screenshot.
Can you explain how to zoom in? I’m not sure I know how.
Michael V said:
Earlier today, I was vacuuming this office. I tried to pick up the pedestal fan by the motor housing so I could vacuum underneath it. The housing shattered into shards. Luckily I had unplugged it to use the outlet for the vacuum cleaner, or I’d‘ve likely been electrocuted.I’ve been trying to make a new housing for it to make the unit safe. I need another tool, which is out in the shed, but it’s raining and cold, so I won’t go and get it now.
BTW – here’s the full weather report: it’s just 15.5° C and 99% RH, it’s overcast, lightly raining and there are moderate breezes.
overcast in Toowoomba, no rain (maybe a raindrop every now and then), wind from the east, force 5, gusting force 6 (40 – 50 kmh)
DA, if you’re planning to watch the GGlobes, I’ll keep shtum, otherwise I’ll discuss the wins.
dv said:
DA, if you’re planning to watch the GGlobes, I’ll keep shtum, otherwise I’ll discuss the wins.
If it hasn’t got Ricky Gervais telling the showbiz world to STFU, it’s not worth watching.
dv said:
DA, if you’re planning to watch the GGlobes, I’ll keep shtum, otherwise I’ll discuss the wins.
I’m not, but I saw a few spoilers on Reddit so go nuts.
captain_spalding said:
dv said:
DA, if you’re planning to watch the GGlobes, I’ll keep shtum, otherwise I’ll discuss the wins.
If it hasn’t got Ricky Gervais telling the showbiz world to STFU, it’s not worth watching.
Well… Wanda Sykes pulled him up on his transphobia. And told Bill Maher to STFU.
captain_spalding said:
Michael V said:
Earlier today, I was vacuuming this office. I tried to pick up the pedestal fan by the motor housing so I could vacuum underneath it. The housing shattered into shards. Luckily I had unplugged it to use the outlet for the vacuum cleaner, or I’d‘ve likely been electrocuted.I’ve been trying to make a new housing for it to make the unit safe. I need another tool, which is out in the shed, but it’s raining and cold, so I won’t go and get it now.
BTW – here’s the full weather report: it’s just 15.5° C and 99% RH, it’s overcast, lightly raining and there are moderate breezes.
overcast in Toowoomba, no rain (maybe a raindrop every now and then), wind from the east, force 5, gusting force 6 (40 – 50 kmh)
Ah, fresh gusting to strong breezes. Our wind is force 4.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:How did you get it blown up that much?
One method is, zoom in then screenshot.
Can you explain how to zoom in? I’m not sure I know how.
I’m going to guess you a have a desktop computer and mouse. Try pressing ctrl and + on the keyboard.
Michael V said:
Earlier today, I was vacuuming this office. I tried to pick up the pedestal fan by the motor housing so I could vacuum underneath it. The housing shattered into shards. Luckily I had unplugged it to use the outlet for the vacuum cleaner, or I’d‘ve likely been electrocuted.I’ve been trying to make a new housing for it to make the unit safe. I need another tool, which is out in the shed, but it’s raining and cold, so I won’t go and get it now.
BTW – here’s the full weather report: it’s just 15.5° C and 99% RH, it’s overcast, lightly raining and there are moderate breezes.
If you get caught up, I can try to make a 3D printed one for you.
Michael V said:
Earlier today, I was vacuuming this office. I tried to pick up the pedestal fan by the motor housing so I could vacuum underneath it. The housing shattered into shards. Luckily I had unplugged it to use the outlet for the vacuum cleaner, or I’d‘ve likely been electrocuted.I’ve been trying to make a new housing for it to make the unit safe. I need another tool, which is out in the shed, but it’s raining and cold, so I won’t go and get it now.
BTW – here’s the full weather report: it’s just 15.5° C and 99% RH, it’s overcast, lightly raining and there are moderate breezes.
If you get caught up, I can try to make a 3D printed one for you.
Divine Angel said:
dv said:
DA, if you’re planning to watch the GGlobes, I’ll keep shtum, otherwise I’ll discuss the wins.
I’m not, but I saw a few spoilers on Reddit so go nuts.
Seems weird to me that One Battle After Another was nominated in the Comedy or Musical category rather than Drama.
And likewise, that Sinners was not nominated in the Musical category.
Only win for Sinners was for the Score? And Cinematic excellence whatever that is.
Andor only had one nomination, which was for Diego Luna. He didn’t win. It’s a complete disgrace, given that it is the greatest show every made but whatevs.
Anyway, glad about Rose Byrne finally winning a major award.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:How did you get it blown up that much?
One method is, zoom in then screenshot.
Can you explain how to zoom in? I’m not sure I know how.
ctrl scroll
dv said:
Divine Angel said:
dv said:
DA, if you’re planning to watch the GGlobes, I’ll keep shtum, otherwise I’ll discuss the wins.
I’m not, but I saw a few spoilers on Reddit so go nuts.
Seems weird to me that One Battle After Another was nominated in the Comedy or Musical category rather than Drama.
And likewise, that Sinners was not nominated in the Musical category.
Only win for Sinners was for the Score? And Cinematic excellence whatever that is.Andor only had one nomination, which was for Diego Luna. He didn’t win. It’s a complete disgrace, given that it is the greatest show every made but whatevs.
Anyway, glad about Rose Byrne finally winning a major award.
It doesn’t seem that strict on meeting criteria. Producers/studios get sneaky and enter a piece into whatever category they think it can win in.
Looks like Sinners got 7 nominations. It looks to be a tough year, the Oscar noms will be interesting.
With the Emmys, they have this weird rule that a TV series shorter than an hour has to go into the Comedy/Musical category even if it’s a drama. That dumb rule is the reason The Bear consistently wins the Comedy/Musical category and not drama.
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:One method is, zoom in then screenshot.
Can you explain how to zoom in? I’m not sure I know how.
I’m going to guess you a have a desktop computer and mouse. Try pressing ctrl and + on the keyboard.
OK, thanks. That gets the web page up to 500% zoom. Enough to easily recognise the symbols (emojis). Thanks.
Still nowhere near as big as S got them though. Not that I need that big…
:)
Well, this explains why S5 of Stranger Things had movie-length episodes…
https://goldenglobes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Golden_-Globe_-Awards_-82nd_-2024-2025_Eligibility_and_Consideration_Rules_111124-FINAL.pdf
Ohhh I didn’t realise Hamnet was based on the novel. I read that a while back. Don’t think I finished it.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:Can you explain how to zoom in? I’m not sure I know how.
I’m going to guess you a have a desktop computer and mouse. Try pressing ctrl and + on the keyboard.
OK, thanks. That gets the web page up to 500% zoom. Enough to easily recognise the symbols (emojis). Thanks.
Still nowhere near as big as S got them though. Not that I need that big…
:)
maybe SCIENCE used a different, larger, image.
Divine Angel said:
dv said:
Divine Angel said:I’m not, but I saw a few spoilers on Reddit so go nuts.
Seems weird to me that One Battle After Another was nominated in the Comedy or Musical category rather than Drama.
And likewise, that Sinners was not nominated in the Musical category.
Only win for Sinners was for the Score? And Cinematic excellence whatever that is.Andor only had one nomination, which was for Diego Luna. He didn’t win. It’s a complete disgrace, given that it is the greatest show every made but whatevs.
Anyway, glad about Rose Byrne finally winning a major award.
It doesn’t seem that strict on meeting criteria. Producers/studios get sneaky and enter a piece into whatever category they think it can win in.
Looks like Sinners got 7 nominations. It looks to be a tough year, the Oscar noms will be interesting.With the Emmys, they have this weird rule that a TV series shorter than an hour has to go into the Comedy/Musical category even if it’s a drama. That dumb rule is the reason The Bear consistently wins the Comedy/Musical category and not drama.
Well that’s silly.
Anyway I finally watched Sinners. Another well made film, interesting choices.
Spiny Norman said:
Michael V said:
Earlier today, I was vacuuming this office. I tried to pick up the pedestal fan by the motor housing so I could vacuum underneath it. The housing shattered into shards. Luckily I had unplugged it to use the outlet for the vacuum cleaner, or I’d‘ve likely been electrocuted.I’ve been trying to make a new housing for it to make the unit safe. I need another tool, which is out in the shed, but it’s raining and cold, so I won’t go and get it now.
BTW – here’s the full weather report: it’s just 15.5° C and 99% RH, it’s overcast, lightly raining and there are moderate breezes.
If you get caught up, I can try to make a 3D printed one for you.
Thanks for the kind offer.
:)
I’m using a plastic bottle that percarbonate laundry bleach came in. It’s going surprisingly well so far.
It’ll just be temporary – I notice at all the other plastic on the machine has gone brittle, too – including the switch-block, which attaches the fan to the pedestal. Replacements are only $15 at Bunnings, when we next go to town.
dv said:
Divine Angel said:
dv said:Seems weird to me that One Battle After Another was nominated in the Comedy or Musical category rather than Drama.
And likewise, that Sinners was not nominated in the Musical category.
Only win for Sinners was for the Score? And Cinematic excellence whatever that is.Andor only had one nomination, which was for Diego Luna. He didn’t win. It’s a complete disgrace, given that it is the greatest show every made but whatevs.
Anyway, glad about Rose Byrne finally winning a major award.
It doesn’t seem that strict on meeting criteria. Producers/studios get sneaky and enter a piece into whatever category they think it can win in.
Looks like Sinners got 7 nominations. It looks to be a tough year, the Oscar noms will be interesting.With the Emmys, they have this weird rule that a TV series shorter than an hour has to go into the Comedy/Musical category even if it’s a drama. That dumb rule is the reason The Bear consistently wins the Comedy/Musical category and not drama.
Well that’s silly.
Anyway I finally watched Sinners. Another well made film, interesting choices.
I was genuinely confused by Sinners for the first hour. Wondered if I was misinterpreting the whole vampire thing when it first came up.
JudgeMental said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:One method is, zoom in then screenshot.
Can you explain how to zoom in? I’m not sure I know how.
ctrl scroll
Thanks. That’s even easier. Now to remember…
Control scroll, control scroll, ctrl scroll, ctrl scroll.
Cymek said:
captain_spalding said:
Divine Angel said:And I Dream of Jeannie
You don’t have to be gay to enjoy an episode of IDOJ.
Why does media promote Mariah Carey as a gay icon ?
No idea.
Cymek said:
Divine Angel said:
Cymek said:Why does media promote Mariah Carey as a gay icon ?
I don’t understand what makes someone a gay icon.
I’m not sure, I’ve noticed a few US sitcoms promote her as one.
Wondering why
Just saying that someone is a gay icon does NOT make it so.
Woodie said:
Cymek said:
Divine Angel said:I don’t understand what makes someone a gay icon.
I’m not sure, I’ve noticed a few US sitcoms promote her as one.
Wondering why
Just saying that someone is a gay icon does NOT make it so.
Probably some marketing firm, trying to ‘access a target market’.
Michael V said:
JudgeMental said:
Michael V said:Can you explain how to zoom in? I’m not sure I know how.
ctrl scroll
Thanks. That’s even easier. Now to remember…
Control scroll, control scroll, ctrl scroll, ctrl scroll.
I didn’t know that one. I’ve always used Control Plus.
JudgeMental said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
I’m going to guess you a have a desktop computer and mouse. Try pressing ctrl and + on the keyboard.
OK, thanks. That gets the web page up to 500% zoom. Enough to easily recognise the symbols (emojis). Thanks.
Still nowhere near as big as S got them though. Not that I need that big…
:)
maybe SCIENCE used a different, larger, image.
sorry we actually went for the low bandwidth high level solution
and did a <span style="font-size: 50vh;">flag</span> trick
captain_spalding said:
Woodie said:
Cymek said:I’m not sure, I’ve noticed a few US sitcoms promote her as one.
Wondering why
Just saying that someone is a gay icon does NOT make it so.
Probably some marketing firm, trying to ‘access a target market’.
Many moons ago, Dannii Minogue tried to cash in on Kylie’s gay icon status. It failed. BIG TIME. Dannii Minogue is no gay icon and never will be.
Woodie said:
captain_spalding said:
Woodie said:Just saying that someone is a gay icon does NOT make it so.
Probably some marketing firm, trying to ‘access a target market’.
Many moons ago, Dannii Minogue tried to cash in on Kylie’s gay icon status. It failed. BIG TIME. Dannii Minogue is no gay icon and never will be.
Fear the wrath of Woodie!
For Mr V.
Peter Hickman’s cockpit fov for Isle of Man TT. Fastest lap 2023, FYI most dangerous bike race.
https://www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/comments/1q9wlx1/peter_hickmans_cockpit_fov_for_isle_of_man_tt/
Just a wee bit fast for me to be comfortable.
We don’t usually get these planes round these parts, today we did. Wonder who’s here?
Divine Angel said:
We don’t usually get these planes round these parts, today we did. Wonder who’s here?
We get things like that semi-regular in Toowoomba, at the aerodrome in town, not Wellcamp.
I assume that they’re mining companies, either owned or chartered, or someone stupidly wealthy, like the Wagner family.
The last time I saw a fancy plane here, The Rock was in town filming something in Strathpine.
Divine Angel said:
We don’t usually get these planes round these parts, today we did. Wonder who’s here?
Similar to the Citations I used to fly.
Woodie said:
Cymek said:
Divine Angel said:I don’t understand what makes someone a gay icon.
I’m not sure, I’ve noticed a few US sitcoms promote her as one.
Wondering why
Just saying that someone is a gay icon does NOT make it so.
Maybe some icons are happy?
I was wondering what language Coogler had Remmick speak to Mrs Chow because it sure as shit didn’t sound like Cantonese or Mandarin. You don’t need to be a philologist to know that it just didn’t sound Chinese at all, in particular the lack of tonality.
Having looked it up I’ve learned that:
1/ it was Taishanese, which was a common language among Chinese immigrant communities in the US
2/ Chinese commenters online reckon that Jack O’Connell absolutely butchered it.
Now this may have been a choice by Coogler, to have it relayed by a speaker who was not meant to be speaking it right. But for mine it would have made more sense and being more impactful in the moment if he’d been doing it right. Maybe the struggled to get a Taishanese dialect coach and Coogler should have chilled a bit and just had him speak something better known like Cantonese.
captain_spalding said:
Divine Angel said:
We don’t usually get these planes round these parts, today we did. Wonder who’s here?
We get things like that semi-regular in Toowoomba, at the aerodrome in town, not Wellcamp.
I assume that they’re mining companies, either owned or chartered, or someone stupidly wealthy, like the Wagner family.
>>someone stupidly wealthy<<
Talking about stupidly wealthy…we just watched on ABC. The amounts of money are mind boggling. And I’d never heard of Inigo Philbrick, but then I don’t move in the art world.
The Great Art Fraud
Monday, 12 Jan
Series 1 | Episode 1
8:01 PM – 9:00 PM
Art’s most sensational fraud. Inigo Philbrick becomes one of the art world’s most successful dealers. But there’s a secret: he is living lavishly on millions conned from collectors.
Spiny Norman said:
For Mr V.Peter Hickman’s cockpit fov for Isle of Man TT. Fastest lap 2023, FYI most dangerous bike race.
https://www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/comments/1q9wlx1/peter_hickmans_cockpit_fov_for_isle_of_man_tt/
Just a wee bit fast for me to be comfortable.
The entire lap is available on the TT website. It is worth watching.
Interestingly, the bike he rode is in the superstock class. Internal engine modifications and frame mods are not permitted. Some minor mods are. Effectively it is a bike one can buy, register and ride on the road.
Do yourself a favour and go to the TT. It is madder than you might think. Much, much madder. I could explain how mad it is but it’d take me a week of writing. The cheese-grating stone walls in the towns and across the bridges, for starters. Speaking of bridges, Ballaugh Bridge…
At the redoubt via Bribie Island, wasn’t a bad trip up, a bit of rain, but I’m vary tired so I’m going to bed.
Over.
Peak Warming Man said:
At the redoubt via Bribie Island, wasn’t a bad trip up, a bit of rain, but I’m vary tired so I’m going to bed.
Over.
yeah, that will be OK.
giving the new speakers a work out. no neighbours to annoy. amp on 11.
JudgeMental said:
giving the new speakers a work out. no neighbours to annoy. amp on 11.
what are you belting out?
bit of Taylor Swift or Black Pink?
Michael V said:
Spiny Norman said:
For Mr V.Peter Hickman’s cockpit fov for Isle of Man TT. Fastest lap 2023, FYI most dangerous bike race.
https://www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/comments/1q9wlx1/peter_hickmans_cockpit_fov_for_isle_of_man_tt/
Just a wee bit fast for me to be comfortable.
The entire lap is available on the TT website. It is worth watching.
Interestingly, the bike he rode is in the superstock class. Internal engine modifications and frame mods are not permitted. Some minor mods are. Effectively it is a bike one can buy, register and ride on the road.
Do yourself a favour and go to the TT. It is madder than you might think. Much, much madder. I could explain how mad it is but it’d take me a week of writing. The cheese-grating stone walls in the towns and across the bridges, for starters. Speaking of bridges, Ballaugh Bridge…
I’d love to see it one day.
party_pants said:
JudgeMental said:
giving the new speakers a work out. no neighbours to annoy. amp on 11.
what are you belting out?
bit of Taylor Swift or Black Pink?
some Ian Dury atm.
Spiny Norman said:
Michael V said:
Spiny Norman said:
For Mr V.Peter Hickman’s cockpit fov for Isle of Man TT. Fastest lap 2023, FYI most dangerous bike race.
https://www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/comments/1q9wlx1/peter_hickmans_cockpit_fov_for_isle_of_man_tt/
Just a wee bit fast for me to be comfortable.
The entire lap is available on the TT website. It is worth watching.
Interestingly, the bike he rode is in the superstock class. Internal engine modifications and frame mods are not permitted. Some minor mods are. Effectively it is a bike one can buy, register and ride on the road.
Do yourself a favour and go to the TT. It is madder than you might think. Much, much madder. I could explain how mad it is but it’d take me a week of writing. The cheese-grating stone walls in the towns and across the bridges, for starters. Speaking of bridges, Ballaugh Bridge…
I’d love to see it one day.
You should go. It’s absolutely amazing. It’s really worth the effort.
Peter Hickman’s entire fastest-ever lap 136 mph – 17 mins
Fastest ever sidecar lap 120 mph – yes, outfits are still raced there
Nikki Glaser
“There are so many A-listers here tonight, and by A-listers I mean people who are on A List that has been heavily redacted. The Golden Globe for best editing goes to the Justice Department. “
dv said:
Nikki Glaser“There are so many A-listers here tonight, and by A-listers I mean people who are on A List that has been heavily redacted. The Golden Globe for best editing goes to the Justice Department. “
Perfect.
Earlier I had an afternoon nap nap with blanky.
Woke up.
No idea what day it was. No Idea what time it was.
Vivid dream.
Nap was not taken on Lorelie, just in my usual foetal position on the bed.
dv said:
Nikki Glaser“There are so many A-listers here tonight, and by A-listers I mean people who are on A List that has been heavily redacted. The Golden Globe for best editing goes to the Justice Department. “
LOL
Where do you think the new nuremberg trials should be held?
Kingy said:
Where do you think the new nuremberg trials should be held?
Anywhere you can make the charges stick.
Kingy said:
Where do you think the new nuremberg trials should be held?
St Helena island
Michael V said:
Kingy said:
Where do you think the new nuremberg trials should be held?Anywhere you can make the charges stick.
man pretty chipper mood in here tonight
Woodie said:
Michael V said:
Kingy said:
Where do you think the new nuremberg trials should be held?Anywhere you can make the charges stick.
k
How ‘bout my place. I have a dam that the guilty can be chucked in.
Good one!
:)
Very bright Jupiter out there, rusty jewel in the sky.
Bubblecar said:
Very bright Jupiter out there, rusty jewel in the sky.
We spotted it a couple of nights ago, most impressive. It’s too cloudy tonight to try again though.
nobody could have foreseen this
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jan/11/google-ai-overviews-health-guardian-investigation
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 10 degrees at the back door and overcast. We are forecast a partly cloudy 24 degrees today.
Supermarketing this morning. Haven’t planned for this afternoon.
Good morning. 21˚ heading for 37˚. No rain, not for at least a fortnight, maybe not until March.
Good morning everybody.
Overcast, light breezes, 15.0° C and 99% RH here; forecast 27° C top and more rain.
My plan for today is to continue fixing the fan and the fridge. Washing up was done last night. Stove was cleaned this morning. Ant poison (laid last night) wiped from kitchen bench this morning.
Breakfast: a pan-fried sausage and tomato each. Lunch: undecided. Dinner: roast chook with veges and spicy gravy.
Have a terrific day.
:)
Humid and overcast with a top of 28. A bit of light rain forecast, possible storm this arvo.
Started watching One Battle After Another last night. People call it a “masterpiece” and “the best film ever” but I’m only half an hour into it and still trying to work out what’s going on.
I did pay particular attention to the time period, as noted by DV yesterday. I think the director is more concerned with telling a story rather than the details of doing so. Another movie of his I’ve seen is Licorice Pizza, which I didn’t really enjoy, but I recall much the same thing. It’s like he gives production design free rein. It’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Morning pilgrims, after a morning shower the sun has come out so I’m harvesting electricity.
Peak Warming Man said:
Morning pilgrims, after a morning shower the sun has come out so I’m harvesting electricity.
enjoy it while you can, I heard lastnight on the illuminated electric rectangle that in x-billion years the sun is going to run out of hydrogen or something, turn into a nasty big red giant, boil all the water off the earth
i’m giving you a heads up, save unmanageable surprises
transition said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Morning pilgrims, after a morning shower the sun has come out so I’m harvesting electricity.
enjoy it while you can, I heard lastnight on the illuminated electric rectangle that in x-billion years the sun is going to run out of hydrogen or something, turn into a nasty big red giant, boil all the water off the earth
i’m giving you a heads up, save unmanageable surprises
Thanks for thinking of us. You know it is the thought that counts.
roughbarked said:
transition said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Morning pilgrims, after a morning shower the sun has come out so I’m harvesting electricity.
enjoy it while you can, I heard lastnight on the illuminated electric rectangle that in x-billion years the sun is going to run out of hydrogen or something, turn into a nasty big red giant, boil all the water off the earth
i’m giving you a heads up, save unmanageable surprises
Thanks for thinking of us. You know it is the thought that counts.
how’s master roughbarked.
so has that guy invaded Greenland yet, or what, be needing a few countries him and his imagined mates can run after his final term is done. What does a big deal do after democracy has limited what big deal can do.
Kevin Rudd is retiring.
Who can forget the pinnacle of his public life, the Twenty Twenty Something, where emment people from right across this wide brown land came together to sit on the floor without shoes on and write deep and meaningful things with crayons on big sheets of paper.
That will be his legacy.
transition said:
roughbarked said:
transition said:enjoy it while you can, I heard lastnight on the illuminated electric rectangle that in x-billion years the sun is going to run out of hydrogen or something, turn into a nasty big red giant, boil all the water off the earth
i’m giving you a heads up, save unmanageable surprises
Thanks for thinking of us. You know it is the thought that counts.
how’s master roughbarked.
I’d tell you but you’ve already left.
In the news, they found an old copy of Ribald.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-13/1970s-erotic-newspaper-found-in-hobart-hotel/106208900
roughbarked said:
In the news, they found an old copy of Ribald.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-13/1970s-erotic-newspaper-found-in-hobart-hotel/106208900
Surely there are other copies of this valuable publication safely stored in libraries somewhere?
It was for Cunard Brian, it wasn’t easy.
The Rev Dodgson said:
roughbarked said:
In the news, they found an old copy of Ribald.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-13/1970s-erotic-newspaper-found-in-hobart-hotel/106208900
Surely there are other copies of this valuable publication safely stored in libraries somewhere?
Heh. Trove?
Right. That’s a new temporary pedestal fan housing made and installed. It would look better if I didn’t hold it on with daisy-chained cable ties, but it’ll keep errant fingers out of the electrical-bitey parts. So that’s good.
:)
Breakfast soon, I hope. There is a nice cooking sausages smell emanating from the kitchen.
Peak Warming Man said:
Kevin Rudd is retiring.
Who can forget the pinnacle of his public life, the Twenty Twenty Something, where emment people from right across this wide brown land came together to sit on the floor without shoes on and write deep and meaningful things with crayons on big sheets of paper.
That will be his legacy.
I have it on good authority that these meetings caused a nation wide shortage of post-it notes and textas.
Brindabellas said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Kevin Rudd is retiring.
Who can forget the pinnacle of his public life, the Twenty Twenty Something, where emment people from right across this wide brown land came together to sit on the floor without shoes on and write deep and meaningful things with crayons on big sheets of paper.
That will be his legacy.
I have it on good authority that these meetings caused a nation wide shortage of post-it notes and textas.
Somehow the pot plants feel left out.
The director of Adelaide Writers’ Week, Louise Adler, has resigned.
>There can’t be many left on the board?
Gert moaning. Heading for 25 here today, followed by no fewer than 5 days in a row of 21.
Sort of summer weather that suits this little fat duck.
Doing some dusting and hoovering today. No inspection coming up, it just needs to be done.
Michael V said:
Right. That’s a new temporary pedestal fan housing made and installed. It would look better if I didn’t hold it on with daisy-chained cable ties, but it’ll keep errant fingers out of the electrical-bitey parts. So that’s good.
picsorban
Bubblecar said:
Gert moaning. Heading for 25 here today, followed by no fewer than 5 days in a row of 21.Sort of summer weather that suits this little fat duck.
Doing some dusting and hoovering today. No inspection coming up, it just needs to be done.
Morning Mr Car, Warmer day today of 33C but did get down to 15 overnight – There is forecast of rain for the rest of the week – hope it arrives – need the rain.
Today’s task is speaking to the care manager at dad’s aged care facility – and to try and get him showered and dressed. Such an exciting day!
But hope to finish my knitted top this afternoon..
roughbarked said:
The director of Adelaide Writers’ Week, Louise Adler, has resigned.>There can’t be many left on the board?
All the lefties have resigned: the righties have decided to try reconcile the Gaza war and ‘Mein Kampf’.
Brindabellas said:
Bubblecar said:
Gert moaning. Heading for 25 here today, followed by no fewer than 5 days in a row of 21.Sort of summer weather that suits this little fat duck.
Doing some dusting and hoovering today. No inspection coming up, it just needs to be done.
Morning Mr Car, Warmer day today of 33C but did get down to 15 overnight – There is forecast of rain for the rest of the week – hope it arrives – need the rain.
Today’s task is speaking to the care manager at dad’s aged care facility – and to try and get him showered and dressed. Such an exciting day!
But hope to finish my knitted top this afternoon..
We’re expecting a little rain this evening and tomorrow. Reminds me, I ought to call Mr Tunks and ask him to attend the rather overgrown garden.
Seems your Dad finds showering and dressing an increasing challenge, which is sad but I hope the care facility can take more responsibility for these things.
Good luck with your knitting.
Witty Rejoinder said:
roughbarked said:
The director of Adelaide Writers’ Week, Louise Adler, has resigned.>There can’t be many left on the board?
All the lefties have resigned: the righties have decided to try reconcile the Gaza war and ‘Mein Kampf’.
It’s a total shitshow and I can’t stop watching the trainwreck unfold.
Qura question and a very polite answer :)
“What is it about American beer that makes some Brits compare it to “making love in a canoe”?
It’s a joke. “Making love in a canoe” is a more polite way of saying that it’s “fucking close to water”.”
Witty Rejoinder said:
Michael V said:
Right. That’s a new temporary pedestal fan housing made and installed. It would look better if I didn’t hold it on with daisy-chained cable ties, but it’ll keep errant fingers out of the electrical-bitey parts. So that’s good.picsorban
Oh Dog, do I have to?
This new laptop doesn’t read standard SD/XD cards that my Nikon uses.
I’ll charge my phone and see whether I could transfer images from that…
Everyone I know is getting this next Christmas.
Michael V said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Michael V said:
Right. That’s a new temporary pedestal fan housing made and installed. It would look better if I didn’t hold it on with daisy-chained cable ties, but it’ll keep errant fingers out of the electrical-bitey parts. So that’s good.picsorban
Oh Dog, do I have to?
This new laptop doesn’t read standard SD/XD cards that my Nikon uses.
I’ll charge my phone and see whether I could transfer images from that…
Hah. Don’t bother if it’s gonna provide difficult but I’d love to see your DIY repairs to this fan.
Divine Angel said:
Everyone I know is getting this next Christmas.
All it needs is a bouffant and orange spray tan.
The Rev Dodgson said:
Qura question and a very polite answer :)“What is it about American beer that makes some Brits compare it to “making love in a canoe”?
It’s a joke. “Making love in a canoe” is a more polite way of saying that it’s “fucking close to water”.”
Snigger.
:)
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Qura question and a very polite answer :)“What is it about American beer that makes some Brits compare it to “making love in a canoe”?
It’s a joke. “Making love in a canoe” is a more polite way of saying that it’s “fucking close to water”.”
Snigger.
:)
Sounds a lot like Eddie Fisher and Elizabeth Taylor’s honeymoon.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Michael V said:
Witty Rejoinder said:picsorban
Oh Dog, do I have to?
This new laptop doesn’t read standard SD/XD cards that my Nikon uses.
I’ll charge my phone and see whether I could transfer images from that…
Hah. Don’t bother if it’s gonna provide difficult but I’d love to see your DIY repairs to this fan.
It’ll come together in a couple of hours, I promise.
:)
Hello
Cymek said:
Hello
Hi. Anything happening in your world?
roughbarked said:
Cymek said:
Hello
Hi. Anything happening in your world?
Work is about it
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Qura question and a very polite answer :)“What is it about American beer that makes some Brits compare it to “making love in a canoe”?
It’s a joke. “Making love in a canoe” is a more polite way of saying that it’s “fucking close to water”.”
Snigger.
:)
¿ distant monarch near sea ?
roughbarked said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-13/regional-nsw-boy-charged-over-alleged-us-swatting-attack/106223356
Does hacking foreign networks as part of official spycraft count
SCIENCE said:
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Qura question and a very polite answer :)“What is it about American beer that makes some Brits compare it to “making love in a canoe”?
It’s a joke. “Making love in a canoe” is a more polite way of saying that it’s “fucking close to water”.”
Snigger.
:)
¿ distant monarch near sea ?
Shouldn’t real beer look like urine of a severely dehydrated person
Cymek said:
roughbarked said:
Does hacking foreign networks as part of official spycraft count
This Is All CHINA’s Fault
SCIENCE said:
Cymek said:
roughbarked said:
Does hacking foreign networks as part of official spycraft count
This Is All CHINA’s Fault
What are the green things?
Peak Warming Man said:
Kevin Rudd is retiring.
Who can forget the pinnacle of his public life, the Twenty Twenty Something, where emment people from right across this wide brown land came together to sit on the floor without shoes on and write deep and meaningful things with crayons on big sheets of paper.
That will be his legacy.
I’m not surprised. I doubt he suffers fools gladly. It must be very trying to be our ambassador to America at the moment. I wonder if it will prove difficult to find a replacement. Perhaps one of the retired Lib/Nats could do it. As penance.
buffy said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Kevin Rudd is retiring.
Who can forget the pinnacle of his public life, the Twenty Twenty Something, where emment people from right across this wide brown land came together to sit on the floor without shoes on and write deep and meaningful things with crayons on big sheets of paper.
That will be his legacy.
I’m not surprised. I doubt he suffers fools gladly. It must be very trying to be our ambassador to America at the moment. I wonder if it will prove difficult to find a replacement. Perhaps one of the retired Lib/Nats could do it. As penance.
What about Pauline, they can make nasty comments about immigrants and non white people together and have a baby together.
The anti Christ
In other news…I did an impulse buy at Coles. I went there to see if they had Herron ibuprofen because IGA and Woolies didn’t and I was going down that end of town anyway. (They did). As I walked in the door I was ambushed by absolutely beautiful cauliflowers in a pile. And great looking broccoli. I didn’t need broccoli as I’ve got some in the garden, but I did buy a cauli. I was planning on using the sad leftover cauli from the fridge to make Kung pao cauli tonight. Now I can make more of it.
A few nights ago I watched a Netflix doco called Poisoned, which was about food safety standards in the US. A major portion of the doco featured salmonella levels in chicken products. It’s alarmingly high, yet acceptable 🤷🏻♀️
Anyway, I have zero issue with this level of Darwinism.
buffy said:
In other news…I did an impulse buy at Coles. I went there to see if they had Herron ibuprofen because IGA and Woolies didn’t and I was going down that end of town anyway. (They did). As I walked in the door I was ambushed by absolutely beautiful cauliflowers in a pile. And great looking broccoli. I didn’t need broccoli as I’ve got some in the garden, but I did buy a cauli. I was planning on using the sad leftover cauli from the fridge to make Kung pao cauli tonight. Now I can make more of it.
I wish you well. I am glad that you got some nice vegetablesthat you enjoy.
I would also buy a cauliflower, if it was absolutely beautiful.
And if someone was pointing a loaded gun at me.
A worthwhile gun, i could risk a hit from anything up to .32 rather than eat cauliflower.
captain_spalding said:
buffy said:
In other news…I did an impulse buy at Coles. I went there to see if they had Herron ibuprofen because IGA and Woolies didn’t and I was going down that end of town anyway. (They did). As I walked in the door I was ambushed by absolutely beautiful cauliflowers in a pile. And great looking broccoli. I didn’t need broccoli as I’ve got some in the garden, but I did buy a cauli. I was planning on using the sad leftover cauli from the fridge to make Kung pao cauli tonight. Now I can make more of it.
I wish you well. I am glad that you got some nice vegetablesthat you enjoy.
I would also buy a cauliflower, if it was absolutely beautiful.
And if someone was pointing a loaded gun at me.
A worthwhile gun, i could risk a hit from anything up to .32 rather than eat cauliflower.
:) Me too.
Divine Angel said:
A few nights ago I watched a Netflix doco called Poisoned, which was about food safety standards in the US. A major portion of the doco featured salmonella levels in chicken products. It’s alarmingly high, yet acceptable 🤷🏻♀️Anyway, I have zero issue with this level of Darwinism.
REAL patriots swim in untreated sewage with open wounds.
Divine Angel said:
A few nights ago I watched a Netflix doco called Poisoned, which was about food safety standards in the US. A major portion of the doco featured salmonella levels in chicken products. It’s alarmingly high, yet acceptable 🤷🏻♀️Anyway, I have zero issue with this level of Darwinism.
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
A few nights ago I watched a Netflix doco called Poisoned, which was about food safety standards in the US. A major portion of the doco featured salmonella levels in chicken products. It’s alarmingly high, yet acceptable 🤷🏻♀️Anyway, I have zero issue with this level of Darwinism.
REAL patriots cut the brake lines on their own ‘trucks’ and then drive down steep mountain roads.
captain_spalding said:
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
A few nights ago I watched a Netflix doco called Poisoned, which was about food safety standards in the US. A major portion of the doco featured salmonella levels in chicken products. It’s alarmingly high, yet acceptable 🤷🏻♀️Anyway, I have zero issue with this level of Darwinism.
REAL patriots cut the brake lines on their own ‘trucks’ and then drive down steep mountain roads.
I read years ago that food health campaigns often aren’t allowed as they may affect sales on unhealthy foods and that’s anti-capitalism
captain_spalding said:
buffy said:
In other news…I did an impulse buy at Coles. I went there to see if they had Herron ibuprofen because IGA and Woolies didn’t and I was going down that end of town anyway. (They did). As I walked in the door I was ambushed by absolutely beautiful cauliflowers in a pile. And great looking broccoli. I didn’t need broccoli as I’ve got some in the garden, but I did buy a cauli. I was planning on using the sad leftover cauli from the fridge to make Kung pao cauli tonight. Now I can make more of it.
I wish you well. I am glad that you got some nice vegetablesthat you enjoy.
I would also buy a cauliflower, if it was absolutely beautiful.
And if someone was pointing a loaded gun at me.
A worthwhile gun, i could risk a hit from anything up to .32 rather than eat cauliflower.
LOL that took a turn
roughbarked said:
captain_spalding said:
buffy said:
In other news…I did an impulse buy at Coles. I went there to see if they had Herron ibuprofen because IGA and Woolies didn’t and I was going down that end of town anyway. (They did). As I walked in the door I was ambushed by absolutely beautiful cauliflowers in a pile. And great looking broccoli. I didn’t need broccoli as I’ve got some in the garden, but I did buy a cauli. I was planning on using the sad leftover cauli from the fridge to make Kung pao cauli tonight. Now I can make more of it.
I wish you well. I am glad that you got some nice vegetablesthat you enjoy.
I would also buy a cauliflower, if it was absolutely beautiful.
And if someone was pointing a loaded gun at me.
A worthwhile gun, i could risk a hit from anything up to .32 rather than eat cauliflower.
:) Me too.
I guess you’ve heard about the Irish sheepdog? got caught mounting a cabbage. apparently it thought it was a collie.
Cymek said:
captain_spalding said:
Bubblecar said:
REAL patriots cut the brake lines on their own ‘trucks’ and then drive down steep mountain roads.
I read years ago that food health campaigns often aren’t allowed as they may affect sales on unhealthy foods and that’s anti-capitalism
Remember when Texan beef farmers sued Oprah for saying she wasn’t going to eat hamburger ever again?
Divine Angel said:
A few nights ago I watched a Netflix doco called Poisoned, which was about food safety standards in the US. A major portion of the doco featured salmonella levels in chicken products. It’s alarmingly high, yet acceptable 🤷🏻♀️Anyway, I have zero issue with this level of Darwinism.
Good one!
:)
captain_spalding said:
buffy said:
In other news…I did an impulse buy at Coles. I went there to see if they had Herron ibuprofen because IGA and Woolies didn’t and I was going down that end of town anyway. (They did). As I walked in the door I was ambushed by absolutely beautiful cauliflowers in a pile. And great looking broccoli. I didn’t need broccoli as I’ve got some in the garden, but I did buy a cauli. I was planning on using the sad leftover cauli from the fridge to make Kung pao cauli tonight. Now I can make more of it.
I wish you well. I am glad that you got some nice vegetablesthat you enjoy.
I would also buy a cauliflower, if it was absolutely beautiful.
And if someone was pointing a loaded gun at me.
A worthwhile gun, i could risk a hit from anything up to .32 rather than eat cauliflower.
Why? What is wrong with cauliflower?
captain_spalding said:
Divine Angel said:
A few nights ago I watched a Netflix doco called Poisoned, which was about food safety standards in the US. A major portion of the doco featured salmonella levels in chicken products. It’s alarmingly high, yet acceptable 🤷🏻♀️Anyway, I have zero issue with this level of Darwinism.
REAL patriots swim in untreated sewage with open wounds.
We can only hope.
captain_spalding said:
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
A few nights ago I watched a Netflix doco called Poisoned, which was about food safety standards in the US. A major portion of the doco featured salmonella levels in chicken products. It’s alarmingly high, yet acceptable 🤷🏻♀️Anyway, I have zero issue with this level of Darwinism.
REAL patriots cut the brake lines on their own ‘trucks’ and then drive down steep mountain roads.
LOL
Michael V said:
captain_spalding said:
buffy said:
In other news…I did an impulse buy at Coles. I went there to see if they had Herron ibuprofen because IGA and Woolies didn’t and I was going down that end of town anyway. (They did). As I walked in the door I was ambushed by absolutely beautiful cauliflowers in a pile. And great looking broccoli. I didn’t need broccoli as I’ve got some in the garden, but I did buy a cauli. I was planning on using the sad leftover cauli from the fridge to make Kung pao cauli tonight. Now I can make more of it.
I wish you well. I am glad that you got some nice vegetablesthat you enjoy.
I would also buy a cauliflower, if it was absolutely beautiful.
And if someone was pointing a loaded gun at me.
A worthwhile gun, i could risk a hit from anything up to .32 rather than eat cauliflower.
Why? What is wrong with cauliflower?
it’s nice as a cauliflower cheese dish.
Michael V said:
captain_spalding said:
buffy said:
In other news…I did an impulse buy at Coles. I went there to see if they had Herron ibuprofen because IGA and Woolies didn’t and I was going down that end of town anyway. (They did). As I walked in the door I was ambushed by absolutely beautiful cauliflowers in a pile. And great looking broccoli. I didn’t need broccoli as I’ve got some in the garden, but I did buy a cauli. I was planning on using the sad leftover cauli from the fridge to make Kung pao cauli tonight. Now I can make more of it.
I wish you well. I am glad that you got some nice vegetablesthat you enjoy.
I would also buy a cauliflower, if it was absolutely beautiful.
And if someone was pointing a loaded gun at me.
A worthwhile gun, i could risk a hit from anything up to .32 rather than eat cauliflower.
Why? What is wrong with cauliflower?
It’s ‘blandness’ made corporeal. It’s wet, tasteless, limp, and a waste of heat and plate space.
But, that’s just my opinion.
Michael V said:
captain_spalding said:
buffy said:
In other news…I did an impulse buy at Coles. I went there to see if they had Herron ibuprofen because IGA and Woolies didn’t and I was going down that end of town anyway. (They did). As I walked in the door I was ambushed by absolutely beautiful cauliflowers in a pile. And great looking broccoli. I didn’t need broccoli as I’ve got some in the garden, but I did buy a cauli. I was planning on using the sad leftover cauli from the fridge to make Kung pao cauli tonight. Now I can make more of it.
I wish you well. I am glad that you got some nice vegetablesthat you enjoy.
I would also buy a cauliflower, if it was absolutely beautiful.
And if someone was pointing a loaded gun at me.
A worthwhile gun, i could risk a hit from anything up to .32 rather than eat cauliflower.
Why? What is wrong with cauliflower?
Especially Kung pao cauli.
Michael V said:
captain_spalding said:
buffy said:
In other news…I did an impulse buy at Coles. I went there to see if they had Herron ibuprofen because IGA and Woolies didn’t and I was going down that end of town anyway. (They did). As I walked in the door I was ambushed by absolutely beautiful cauliflowers in a pile. And great looking broccoli. I didn’t need broccoli as I’ve got some in the garden, but I did buy a cauli. I was planning on using the sad leftover cauli from the fridge to make Kung pao cauli tonight. Now I can make more of it.
I wish you well. I am glad that you got some nice vegetablesthat you enjoy.
I would also buy a cauliflower, if it was absolutely beautiful.
And if someone was pointing a loaded gun at me.
A worthwhile gun, i could risk a hit from anything up to .32 rather than eat cauliflower.
Why? What is wrong with cauliflower?
Apparently they feel the same about cauliflower as you do about rockmelon.
Btw rockmelons are also excellent sources of salmonella 👍🏼
Driverless delivery vans in China.
https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/aPA0OLK_460svav1.mp4
I can hardly wait.
I also checked Nick’s little roadside stall of native plants this morning and came away with a pot of native mint (Mentha australis) and two of Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Yellow buttons). I will put the mint into a poorly draining pot this afternoon and the others into the ground.
JudgeMental said:
roughbarked said:
captain_spalding said:I wish you well. I am glad that you got some nice vegetablesthat you enjoy.
I would also buy a cauliflower, if it was absolutely beautiful.
And if someone was pointing a loaded gun at me.
A worthwhile gun, i could risk a hit from anything up to .32 rather than eat cauliflower.
:) Me too.
I guess you’ve heard about the Irish sheepdog? got caught mounting a cabbage. apparently it thought it was a collie.
——————> Dad Jokes
Divine Angel said:
Btw rockmelons are also excellent sources ofsalmonellaListeria. 👍🏼
Fixed.
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Btw rockmelons are also excellent sources ofsalmonellaListeria. 👍🏼
Fixed.
Strange part of a dream…a woman I helped gave me a tiny envelope with a little tag in it. The tag read: Do Not Kidnap. It was a cute tag, apart from the message. Sort of inspired by Japanese pop culture characters.
I’m going outside to potter for a bit. I’ll be back later. Save me a chocolate teddy bear.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Michael V said:
Right. That’s a new temporary pedestal fan housing made and installed. It would look better if I didn’t hold it on with daisy-chained cable ties, but it’ll keep errant fingers out of the electrical-bitey parts. So that’s good.picsorban
Here you go:
The fan motor temporary housing is made from a percarbonate laundry bleach container. 10 mm air holes for cooling have been drilled in the rear. Underneath (not shown) is a slot for the oscillating arm to protrude through. The oscillating function won’t be used. Another, somewhat shorter slot (also not shown) allows the container to slide past the motor’s mount and engage with the original locating piece on the fan grille. The oscillating function gearbox push-pull selector comes out through a hand-fashioned hole in the top. The temporary motor housing is held in place by a daisy-chain of cable ties. It is sufficiently tight that I can lift the fan by it should I forget. The new housing protects fingers from the internal 240V electricical-bitey stuff.
Tools used: sharp scissors, curved tin-snips, Stanley knife, battery drill with 4-12 mm stepped bit, tweezers, fine screwdriver.
I hope this explains the repair.
:)
Michael V said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Michael V said:
Right. That’s a new temporary pedestal fan housing made and installed. It would look better if I didn’t hold it on with daisy-chained cable ties, but it’ll keep errant fingers out of the electrical-bitey parts. So that’s good.picsorban
Here you go:
The fan motor temporary housing is made from a percarbonate laundry bleach container. 10 mm air holes for cooling have been drilled in the rear. Underneath (not shown) is a slot for the oscillating arm to protrude through. The oscillating function won’t be used. Another, somewhat shorter slot (also not shown) allows the container to slide past the motor’s mount and engage with the original locating piece on the fan grille. The oscillating function gearbox push-pull selector comes out through a hand-fashioned hole in the top. The temporary motor housing is held in place by a daisy-chain of cable ties. It is sufficiently tight that I can lift the fan by it should I forget. The new housing protects fingers from the internal 240V electricical-bitey stuff.
Tools used: sharp scissors, curved tin-snips, Stanley knife, battery drill with 4-12 mm stepped bit, tweezers, fine screwdriver.
I hope this explains the repair.
:)
Be careful.
captain_spalding said:
Michael V said:
captain_spalding said:I wish you well. I am glad that you got some nice vegetablesthat you enjoy.
I would also buy a cauliflower, if it was absolutely beautiful.
And if someone was pointing a loaded gun at me.
A worthwhile gun, i could risk a hit from anything up to .32 rather than eat cauliflower.
Why? What is wrong with cauliflower?
It’s ‘blandness’ made corporeal. It’s wet, tasteless, limp, and a waste of heat and plate space.
But, that’s just my opinion.
Perfect for absorbing flavours. One of several meals we use cauliflower for: cut “steaks”, slather them with tandoori sauce and bake it them. Lovely.
captain_spalding said:
Michael V said:
captain_spalding said:I wish you well. I am glad that you got some nice vegetablesthat you enjoy.
I would also buy a cauliflower, if it was absolutely beautiful.
And if someone was pointing a loaded gun at me.
A worthwhile gun, i could risk a hit from anything up to .32 rather than eat cauliflower.
Why? What is wrong with cauliflower?
It’s ‘blandness’ made corporeal. It’s wet, tasteless, limp, and a waste of heat and plate space.
But, that’s just my opinion.
Perfect for absorbing flavours. One of several meals we use cauliflower for: cut “steaks”, slather them with tandoori sauce and bake it them. Lovely.
captain_spalding said:
Michael V said:
captain_spalding said:I wish you well. I am glad that you got some nice vegetablesthat you enjoy.
I would also buy a cauliflower, if it was absolutely beautiful.
And if someone was pointing a loaded gun at me.
A worthwhile gun, i could risk a hit from anything up to .32 rather than eat cauliflower.
Why? What is wrong with cauliflower?
It’s ‘blandness’ made corporeal. It’s wet, tasteless, limp, and a waste of heat and plate space.
But, that’s just my opinion.
Perfect for absorbing flavours. One of several meals we use cauliflower for: cut “steaks”, slather them with tandoori sauce and bake it them. Lovely.
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
captain_spalding said:I wish you well. I am glad that you got some nice vegetablesthat you enjoy.
I would also buy a cauliflower, if it was absolutely beautiful.
And if someone was pointing a loaded gun at me.
A worthwhile gun, i could risk a hit from anything up to .32 rather than eat cauliflower.
Why? What is wrong with cauliflower?
Apparently they feel the same about cauliflower as you do about rockmelon.
But at least cauliflower doesn’t smell like an open latrine.
The forum has gone unbelievably slow for some reason. That slowness may have caused me to double-post. Apologies.
Michael V said:
The forum has gone unbelievably slow for some reason. That slowness may have caused me to double-post. Apologies.
Same here.
captain_spalding said:
Driverless delivery vans in China.https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/aPA0OLK_460svav1.mp4
I can hardly wait.
Holy heck!
What’s up with the forum? Verrrrrry slow to load on every browser.
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:
The forum has gone unbelievably slow for some reason. That slowness may have caused me to double-post. Apologies.
Same here.
I checked on both tablets, my laptop and my phone. The laptop is picky, one tablet has a cracked screen and likes to FA to FO. My phone is the newest device and is a fast little shit.
Slow forum
🐌 🦥 🐌
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:
The forum has gone unbelievably slow for some reason. That slowness may have caused me to double-post. Apologies.
Same here.
I checked on both tablets, my laptop and my phone. The laptop is picky, one tablet has a cracked screen and likes to FA to FO. My phone is the newest device and is a fast little shit.
Slow forum
🐌 🦥 🐌
Seems to have fastened again.
Divine Angel said:
Seems to have fastened again.
Yeah.
Cracked screen tablet posted twice. Pardon moi.
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:
Witty Rejoinder said:picsorban
Here you go:
The fan motor temporary housing is made from a percarbonate laundry bleach container. 10 mm air holes for cooling have been drilled in the rear. Underneath (not shown) is a slot for the oscillating arm to protrude through. The oscillating function won’t be used. Another, somewhat shorter slot (also not shown) allows the container to slide past the motor’s mount and engage with the original locating piece on the fan grille. The oscillating function gearbox push-pull selector comes out through a hand-fashioned hole in the top. The temporary motor housing is held in place by a daisy-chain of cable ties. It is sufficiently tight that I can lift the fan by it should I forget. The new housing protects fingers from the internal 240V electricical-bitey stuff.
Tools used: sharp scissors, curved tin-snips, Stanley knife, battery drill with 4-12 mm stepped bit, tweezers, fine screwdriver.
I hope this explains the repair.
:)
Be careful.
I was.
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:
The forum has gone unbelievably slow for some reason. That slowness may have caused me to double-post. Apologies.
Same here.
Back to normal now.
Divine Angel said:
Seems to have fastened again.
It might be reacting to the excitement here. I went gardening in the front garden. Bruna was supposed to be acting Company Dog. She went over to the other side of the house and was sniffing suspiciously around. I know her. Bluetongue scent. So I had a look, couldn’t see anything and went back to what I was doing. Then she went into “I found something! I want to play with something!” barking mode. As I walked across I thought I saw something lunge at her and I was hoping like hell it wasn’t a brown snake. Nup. Large, probably gravid bluetongue. I removed Bruna and went back out with the camera. Photos shortly.
Back to the fridge. I can’t find the problem, so perhaps the fridge has had it. Anyway, I’ll bail out the drain tray again and reassemble the fridge, whilst cleaning anything else that needs cleaning. Mrs V has made a boiled fruit cake, so I have quite a bit of washing up to do first.
Here she is. She was stirred up by Bruna, so I wasn’t putting my hand into frame for size comparison. Probably about 40cm long.
Michael V said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Michael V said:
Right. That’s a new temporary pedestal fan housing made and installed. It would look better if I didn’t hold it on with daisy-chained cable ties, but it’ll keep errant fingers out of the electrical-bitey parts. So that’s good.picsorban
Here you go:
The fan motor temporary housing is made from a percarbonate laundry bleach container. 10 mm air holes for cooling have been drilled in the rear. Underneath (not shown) is a slot for the oscillating arm to protrude through. The oscillating function won’t be used. Another, somewhat shorter slot (also not shown) allows the container to slide past the motor’s mount and engage with the original locating piece on the fan grille. The oscillating function gearbox push-pull selector comes out through a hand-fashioned hole in the top. The temporary motor housing is held in place by a daisy-chain of cable ties. It is sufficiently tight that I can lift the fan by it should I forget. The new housing protects fingers from the internal 240V electricical-bitey stuff.
Tools used: sharp scissors, curved tin-snips, Stanley knife, battery drill with 4-12 mm stepped bit, tweezers, fine screwdriver.
I hope this explains the repair.
:)
buffy said:
Here she is. She was stirred up by Bruna, so I wasn’t putting my hand into frame for size comparison. Probably about 40cm long.
Great photos.
:)
esselte said:
Michael V said:
Witty Rejoinder said:picsorban
Here you go:
The fan motor temporary housing is made from a percarbonate laundry bleach container. 10 mm air holes for cooling have been drilled in the rear. Underneath (not shown) is a slot for the oscillating arm to protrude through. The oscillating function won’t be used. Another, somewhat shorter slot (also not shown) allows the container to slide past the motor’s mount and engage with the original locating piece on the fan grille. The oscillating function gearbox push-pull selector comes out through a hand-fashioned hole in the top. The temporary motor housing is held in place by a daisy-chain of cable ties. It is sufficiently tight that I can lift the fan by it should I forget. The new housing protects fingers from the internal 240V electricical-bitey stuff.
Tools used: sharp scissors, curved tin-snips, Stanley knife, battery drill with 4-12 mm stepped bit, tweezers, fine screwdriver.
I hope this explains the repair.
:)
Ha!
I don’t think it was anywhere near that level of human ingenuity, but it is my little contribution.
Michael V said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Michael V said:
Right. That’s a new temporary pedestal fan housing made and installed. It would look better if I didn’t hold it on with daisy-chained cable ties, but it’ll keep errant fingers out of the electrical-bitey parts. So that’s good.picsorban
Here you go:
The fan motor temporary housing is made from a percarbonate laundry bleach container. 10 mm air holes for cooling have been drilled in the rear. Underneath (not shown) is a slot for the oscillating arm to protrude through. The oscillating function won’t be used. Another, somewhat shorter slot (also not shown) allows the container to slide past the motor’s mount and engage with the original locating piece on the fan grille. The oscillating function gearbox push-pull selector comes out through a hand-fashioned hole in the top. The temporary motor housing is held in place by a daisy-chain of cable ties. It is sufficiently tight that I can lift the fan by it should I forget. The new housing protects fingers from the internal 240V electricical-bitey stuff.
Tools used: sharp scissors, curved tin-snips, Stanley knife, battery drill with 4-12 mm stepped bit, tweezers, fine screwdriver.
I hope this explains the repair.
:)
Fine work. That fan must date from before the discovery of electricity.
Michael V said:
buffy said:
Here she is. She was stirred up by Bruna, so I wasn’t putting my hand into frame for size comparison. Probably about 40cm long.
Great photos.
:)
The zoom helps. I wasn’t very far from her but wanted to stay out of lunging range.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Michael V said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
picsorban
Here you go:
The fan motor temporary housing is made from a percarbonate laundry bleach container. 10 mm air holes for cooling have been drilled in the rear. Underneath (not shown) is a slot for the oscillating arm to protrude through. The oscillating function won’t be used. Another, somewhat shorter slot (also not shown) allows the container to slide past the motor’s mount and engage with the original locating piece on the fan grille. The oscillating function gearbox push-pull selector comes out through a hand-fashioned hole in the top. The temporary motor housing is held in place by a daisy-chain of cable ties. It is sufficiently tight that I can lift the fan by it should I forget. The new housing protects fingers from the internal 240V electricical-bitey stuff.
Tools used: sharp scissors, curved tin-snips, Stanley knife, battery drill with 4-12 mm stepped bit, tweezers, fine screwdriver.
I hope this explains the repair.
:)
Fine work. That fan must date from before the discovery of electricity.
but what did they call fan worms before electric eels discovered fans
Witty Rejoinder said:
Michael V said:
Witty Rejoinder said:picsorban
Here you go:
The fan motor temporary housing is made from a percarbonate laundry bleach container. 10 mm air holes for cooling have been drilled in the rear. Underneath (not shown) is a slot for the oscillating arm to protrude through. The oscillating function won’t be used. Another, somewhat shorter slot (also not shown) allows the container to slide past the motor’s mount and engage with the original locating piece on the fan grille. The oscillating function gearbox push-pull selector comes out through a hand-fashioned hole in the top. The temporary motor housing is held in place by a daisy-chain of cable ties. It is sufficiently tight that I can lift the fan by it should I forget. The new housing protects fingers from the internal 240V electricical-bitey stuff.
Tools used: sharp scissors, curved tin-snips, Stanley knife, battery drill with 4-12 mm stepped bit, tweezers, fine screwdriver.
I hope this explains the repair.
:)
Fine work. That fan must date from before the discovery of electricity.
The fan does have a bit of age on it. Probably around 20 years, I guess. Rainbow Beach is hard on stuff. Steel rusts, aluminium corrodes, plastic and rubber get attacked by algae or mould – something black anyway. Heck, even stainless steel rusts.
JudgeMental said:
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but they could have expressed that more politely, hard to take it seriously in that tone of voice
Michael V said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Michael V said:
Right. That’s a new temporary pedestal fan housing made and installed. It would look better if I didn’t hold it on with daisy-chained cable ties, but it’ll keep errant fingers out of the electrical-bitey parts. So that’s good.picsorban
Here you go:
The fan motor temporary housing is made from a percarbonate laundry bleach container. 10 mm air holes for cooling have been drilled in the rear. Underneath (not shown) is a slot for the oscillating arm to protrude through. The oscillating function won’t be used. Another, somewhat shorter slot (also not shown) allows the container to slide past the motor’s mount and engage with the original locating piece on the fan grille. The oscillating function gearbox push-pull selector comes out through a hand-fashioned hole in the top. The temporary motor housing is held in place by a daisy-chain of cable ties. It is sufficiently tight that I can lift the fan by it should I forget. The new housing protects fingers from the internal 240V electricical-bitey stuff.
Tools used: sharp scissors, curved tin-snips, Stanley knife, battery drill with 4-12 mm stepped bit, tweezers, fine screwdriver.
I hope this explains the repair.
:)
Way kewlies. How much did it cost including labour?? hehehehehe
Michael V said:
captain_spalding said:
Driverless delivery vans in China.https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/aPA0OLK_460svav1.mp4
I can hardly wait.
Holy heck!
But but but…… It’s got no windows for the driverless driver to see out of.
buffy said:
Divine Angel said:
Seems to have fastened again.
It might be reacting to the excitement here. I went gardening in the front garden. Bruna was supposed to be acting Company Dog. She went over to the other side of the house and was sniffing suspiciously around. I know her. Bluetongue scent. So I had a look, couldn’t see anything and went back to what I was doing. Then she went into “I found something! I want to play with something!” barking mode. As I walked across I thought I saw something lunge at her and I was hoping like hell it wasn’t a brown snake. Nup. Large, probably gravid bluetongue. I removed Bruna and went back out with the camera. Photos shortly.
That’s Benny Boy’s “Skitch it” time. Specially those little skink lizards you get. “SKITCH IT…….. SKITCH IT”. Shouldn’t really encourage him, hey what but. I don’t want him “skitching” a snake.
Michael V said:
Back to the fridge. I can’t find the problem, so perhaps the fridge has had it. Anyway, I’ll bail out the drain tray again and reassemble the fridge, whilst cleaning anything else that needs cleaning. Mrs V has made a boiled fruit cake, so I have quite a bit of washing up to do first.
Not the new fridge????
Oh…….. and nom noms. Boiled fruit cake. That worth double nom noms. 😎
Is the tree firewood now Woodie?
buffy said:
Here she is. She was stirred up by Bruna, so I wasn’t putting my hand into frame for size comparison. Probably about 40cm long.
40cm??? That’s bloody big blue tongue!!
School holidays + social media ban make Jack a dull boy
A real life terrible map spotted in Cebu, Philippines – from Terrible Maps Facebook page.
Michael V said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Michael V said:Here you go:
The fan motor temporary housing is made from a percarbonate laundry bleach container. 10 mm air holes for cooling have been drilled in the rear. Underneath (not shown) is a slot for the oscillating arm to protrude through. The oscillating function won’t be used. Another, somewhat shorter slot (also not shown) allows the container to slide past the motor’s mount and engage with the original locating piece on the fan grille. The oscillating function gearbox push-pull selector comes out through a hand-fashioned hole in the top. The temporary motor housing is held in place by a daisy-chain of cable ties. It is sufficiently tight that I can lift the fan by it should I forget. The new housing protects fingers from the internal 240V electricical-bitey stuff.
Tools used: sharp scissors, curved tin-snips, Stanley knife, battery drill with 4-12 mm stepped bit, tweezers, fine screwdriver.
I hope this explains the repair.
:)
Fine work. That fan must date from before the discovery of electricity.
The fan does have a bit of age on it. Probably around 20 years, I guess. Rainbow Beach is hard on stuff. Steel rusts, aluminium corrodes, plastic and rubber get attacked by algae or mould – something black anyway. Heck, even stainless steel rusts.
They don’t call it the Pearl off the South Specific for nothing.
Divine Angel said:
School holidays + social media ban make Jack a dull boy
nice gaming setup
Peak Warming Man said:
Is the tree firewood now Woodie?
Nup. I think I mentioned the tree was beyond the SES’s certification level in both skill and equipment. So the SES is funding an arborist to do it. The arborist has been and looked and sending a quote to the SES for approval.
There’s a message on the phone that I’m yet to check. It may have been them, or a scammer.
Woodie said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Is the tree firewood now Woodie?
Nup. I think I mentioned the tree was beyond the SES’s certification level in both skill and equipment. So the SES is funding an arborist to do it. The arborist has been and looked and sending a quote to the SES for approval.
There’s a message on the phone that I’m yet to check. It may have been them, or a scammer.
Jolly good.
Woodie said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Is the tree firewood now Woodie?
Nup. I think I mentioned the tree was beyond the SES’s certification level in both skill and equipment. So the SES is funding an arborist to do it. The arborist has been and looked and sending a quote to the SES for approval.
There’s a message on the phone that I’m yet to check. It may have been them, or a scammer.
Jolly good.
Did you see how this cattle wagon dirtying is getting on, Woodie?
The white stuff represents the lime they wash them out with.
Michael V said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Michael V said:Here you go:
The fan motor temporary housing is made from a percarbonate laundry bleach container. 10 mm air holes for cooling have been drilled in the rear. Underneath (not shown) is a slot for the oscillating arm to protrude through. The oscillating function won’t be used. Another, somewhat shorter slot (also not shown) allows the container to slide past the motor’s mount and engage with the original locating piece on the fan grille. The oscillating function gearbox push-pull selector comes out through a hand-fashioned hole in the top. The temporary motor housing is held in place by a daisy-chain of cable ties. It is sufficiently tight that I can lift the fan by it should I forget. The new housing protects fingers from the internal 240V electricical-bitey stuff.
Tools used: sharp scissors, curved tin-snips, Stanley knife, battery drill with 4-12 mm stepped bit, tweezers, fine screwdriver.
I hope this explains the repair.
:)
Fine work. That fan must date from before the discovery of electricity.
The fan does have a bit of age on it. Probably around 20 years, I guess. Rainbow Beach is hard on stuff. Steel rusts, aluminium corrodes, plastic and rubber get attacked by algae or mould – something black anyway. Heck, even stainless steel rusts.
Professional looking repair, well done.
Michael V said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Michael V said:
Right. That’s a new temporary pedestal fan housing made and installed. It would look better if I didn’t hold it on with daisy-chained cable ties, but it’ll keep errant fingers out of the electrical-bitey parts. So that’s good.picsorban
Here you go:
The fan motor temporary housing is made from a percarbonate laundry bleach container. 10 mm air holes for cooling have been drilled in the rear. Underneath (not shown) is a slot for the oscillating arm to protrude through. The oscillating function won’t be used. Another, somewhat shorter slot (also not shown) allows the container to slide past the motor’s mount and engage with the original locating piece on the fan grille. The oscillating function gearbox push-pull selector comes out through a hand-fashioned hole in the top. The temporary motor housing is held in place by a daisy-chain of cable ties. It is sufficiently tight that I can lift the fan by it should I forget. The new housing protects fingers from the internal 240V electricical-bitey stuff.
Tools used: sharp scissors, curved tin-snips, Stanley knife, battery drill with 4-12 mm stepped bit, tweezers, fine screwdriver.
I hope this explains the repair.
:)
Well done good sir.
Woodie said:
Michael V said:
Witty Rejoinder said:picsorban
Here you go:
The fan motor temporary housing is made from a percarbonate laundry bleach container. 10 mm air holes for cooling have been drilled in the rear. Underneath (not shown) is a slot for the oscillating arm to protrude through. The oscillating function won’t be used. Another, somewhat shorter slot (also not shown) allows the container to slide past the motor’s mount and engage with the original locating piece on the fan grille. The oscillating function gearbox push-pull selector comes out through a hand-fashioned hole in the top. The temporary motor housing is held in place by a daisy-chain of cable ties. It is sufficiently tight that I can lift the fan by it should I forget. The new housing protects fingers from the internal 240V electricical-bitey stuff.
Tools used: sharp scissors, curved tin-snips, Stanley knife, battery drill with 4-12 mm stepped bit, tweezers, fine screwdriver.
I hope this explains the repair.
:)
Way kewlies. How much did it cost including labour?? hehehehehe
I don’t pay myself a wage, and neither does anybody else. The cable ties are left over from a geology job years ago. The container was saved because, well, I do that. I already had the tools…
It took some hours to fix, but I have a fan that will work until I go to town next and buy a $17 replacement.
Back to the housework.
Like all the really good girls and boys, I clean my home and dirty my toys.
Woodie said:
Michael V said:
Back to the fridge. I can’t find the problem, so perhaps the fridge has had it. Anyway, I’ll bail out the drain tray again and reassemble the fridge, whilst cleaning anything else that needs cleaning. Mrs V has made a boiled fruit cake, so I have quite a bit of washing up to do first.
Not the new fridge????
Oh…….. and nom noms. Boiled fruit cake. That worth double nom noms. 😎
No, the 20-odd-year-old, small fridge.
Woodie said:
Michael V said:
Back to the fridge. I can’t find the problem, so perhaps the fridge has had it. Anyway, I’ll bail out the drain tray again and reassemble the fridge, whilst cleaning anything else that needs cleaning. Mrs V has made a boiled fruit cake, so I have quite a bit of washing up to do first.
Not the new fridge????
Oh…….. and nom noms. Boiled fruit cake. That worth double nom noms. 😎
Yes. And I scored a bit of uncooked mixture too, ftw.
:)
kii said:
A real life terrible map spotted in Cebu, Philippines – from Terrible Maps Facebook page.
LOL
Woodie said:
buffy said:
Here she is. She was stirred up by Bruna, so I wasn’t putting my hand into frame for size comparison. Probably about 40cm long.
40cm??? That’s bloody big blue tongue!!
I’ve seen them longer.
Woodie said:
buffy said:
Here she is. She was stirred up by Bruna, so I wasn’t putting my hand into frame for size comparison. Probably about 40cm long.
40cm??? That’s bloody big blue tongue!!
Yes, big. And fat. They bear live young and “she” (I’m making an assumption here) was scraping her belly on the ground as she walked. It is The Time of the Baby Bluetongues around this part of the year.
Adelaide Writer’s Week has now been completely cancelled.
Bubblecar said:
Did you see how this cattle wagon dirtying is getting on, Woodie?The white stuff represents the lime they wash them out with.
Looking kewlies. 😎🚂 TOOT!!
Bubblecar said:
Back to the housework.Like all the really good girls and boys, I clean my home and dirty my toys.
Do you have an inspection coming up?
Divine Angel said:
Adelaide Writer’s Week has now been completely cancelled.
Being Adelaide, they’ve probably got nothing to write about.
Woodie said:
Bubblecar said:
Back to the housework.Like all the really good girls and boys, I clean my home and dirty my toys.
Do you have an inspection coming up?
No, it just needs doing. Next inspection is next month some time.
buffy said:
Woodie said:
buffy said:
Here she is. She was stirred up by Bruna, so I wasn’t putting my hand into frame for size comparison. Probably about 40cm long.
40cm??? That’s bloody big blue tongue!!
Yes, big. And fat. They bear live young and “she” (I’m making an assumption here) was scraping her belly on the ground as she walked. It is The Time of the Baby Bluetongues around this part of the year.
Do you check them for ticks?
Critically acclaimed author Craig Silvey has appeared in court charged with distributing child exploitation material.
The 43-year-old novelist was allegedly found “actively engaging with other child exploitation offenders online” when detectives raided his Fremantle home in Perth on Monday.
“He was immediately arrested, and his electronic devices were seized,” WA Police said.
Divine Angel said:
Critically acclaimed author Craig Silvey has appeared in court charged with distributing child exploitation material.
The 43-year-old novelist was allegedly found “actively engaging with other child exploitation offenders online” when detectives raided his Fremantle home in Perth on Monday.
“He was immediately arrested, and his electronic devices were seized,” WA Police said.
hydroxylamine
Divine Angel said:
Adelaide Writer’s Week has now been completely cancelled.
writing is an obsolete skill anyways
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:
Adelaide Writer’s Week has now been completely cancelled.
writing is an obsolete skill anyways
They would only have been bickering and feuding anyway.
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:
Adelaide Writer’s Week has now been completely cancelled.
writing is an obsolete skill anyways
Yeah. Why would anyone spend two years writing a book when they could buy one for $15?
btm said:
buffy said:
Woodie said:40cm??? That’s bloody big blue tongue!!
Yes, big. And fat. They bear live young and “she” (I’m making an assumption here) was scraping her belly on the ground as she walked. It is The Time of the Baby Bluetongues around this part of the year.
Do you check them for ticks?
Not really. I don’t handle them. I did quickly look at the photos and didn’t notice any.
Bubblecar said:
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:
Adelaide Writer’s Week has now been completely cancelled.
writing is an obsolete skill anyways
They would only have been bickering and feuding anyway.
what that’s perfect that’s what freedom of speech is about good healthy adversarial debate now we’ve lost the richness of human dialogue
OK, shutting down so I can thoroughly clean this computer desk.
Continue chatting amongst yourselves.
Bubblecar said:
OK, shutting down so I can thoroughly clean this computer desk.Continue chatting amongst yourselves.
Nope, you’ve killed the forum.
buffy said:
Woodie said:
buffy said:
Here she is. She was stirred up by Bruna, so I wasn’t putting my hand into frame for size comparison. Probably about 40cm long.
40cm??? That’s bloody big blue tongue!!
Yes, big. And fat. They bear live young and “she” (I’m making an assumption here) was scraping her belly on the ground as she walked. It is The Time of the Baby Bluetongues around this part of the year.
Yep.
btm said:
buffy said:
Woodie said:40cm??? That’s bloody big blue tongue!!
Yes, big. And fat. They bear live young and “she” (I’m making an assumption here) was scraping her belly on the ground as she walked. It is The Time of the Baby Bluetongues around this part of the year.
Do you check them for ticks?
Ticks on skinks are usually quite obvious.
Raining cosily this end, full petrichor.
Oh, ChatGPT!
Trying to get a feel for what the ortho might suggest tomorrow, so I asked ChatGPT, knowing obviously that I take its advice with a grain of salt. Here it is talking about a machine which sends ultrasound waves to stimulate bone growth. (My physio has mentioned it a couple of times.)
“Why it fits your case well
That describes your fracture almost perfectly.
It is less effective for completely atrophic non-unions (no callus) or unstable fractures.
Effectiveness (realistic expectations)
From clinical studies:
You’re exactly the type of patient it was designed for.”
So, I asked if there’s evidence LIPUS actually works:
“Largest and most trustworthy studies show little or no benefit
A large systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials found that:
🧠 Key takeaways
Divine Angel said:
Oh, ChatGPT!Trying to get a feel for what the ortho might suggest tomorrow, so I asked ChatGPT, knowing obviously that I take its advice with a grain of salt. Here it is talking about a machine which sends ultrasound waves to stimulate bone growth. (My physio has mentioned it a couple of times.)
“Why it fits your case well
- LIPUS works best when:
- There is delayed union (3–6 months)
- Callus is already present
- Fracture is stable and well aligned
- Minimal or no pain
That describes your fracture almost perfectly.
It is less effective for completely atrophic non-unions (no callus) or unstable fractures.
Effectiveness (realistic expectations)
From clinical studies:
- Healing success in delayed unions: 70–85%
- Average time to union shortened by: ~30–40%
- Best results when started before 6 months
- It doesn’t guarantee healing, but it significantly increases the odds and often avoids surgery.
You’re exactly the type of patient it was designed for.”
So, I asked if there’s evidence LIPUS actually works:
“Largest and most trustworthy studies show little or no benefit
A large systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials found that:
- LIPUS did not improve outcomes important to patients (like time to return to work, pain, or need for surgery).
- When looking only at the higher-quality trials at low risk of bias, LIPUS did not significantly speed radiographic healing either.
- A linked clinical practice guideline concluded that moderate-to-high-certainty evidence shows little or no benefit from LIPUS in bone healing and recommended against routine use for fractures because of limited benefit and high cost.
🧠 Key takeaways
- Strong evidence does not support LIPUS for reliably accelerating fracture healing in most settings.
- Some smaller or older studies show improved imaging features, but these do not clearly translate to faster function or fewer surgeries.
- Evidence specific to delayed union/non-union is limited and unclear — meaning we don’t have strong proof it works in your precise situation.”
Better go back to comfrey. At least you’ll only poison yourself.
Divine Angel said:
Oh, ChatGPT!Trying to get a feel for what the ortho might suggest tomorrow, so I asked ChatGPT, knowing obviously that I take its advice with a grain of salt. Here it is talking about a machine which sends ultrasound waves to stimulate bone growth. (My physio has mentioned it a couple of times.)
“Why it fits your case well
- LIPUS works best when:
- There is delayed union (3–6 months)
- Callus is already present
- Fracture is stable and well aligned
- Minimal or no pain
That describes your fracture almost perfectly.
It is less effective for completely atrophic non-unions (no callus) or unstable fractures.
Effectiveness (realistic expectations)
From clinical studies:
- Healing success in delayed unions: 70–85%
- Average time to union shortened by: ~30–40%
- Best results when started before 6 months
- It doesn’t guarantee healing, but it significantly increases the odds and often avoids surgery.
You’re exactly the type of patient it was designed for.”
So, I asked if there’s evidence LIPUS actually works:
“Largest and most trustworthy studies show little or no benefit
A large systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials found that:
- LIPUS did not improve outcomes important to patients (like time to return to work, pain, or need for surgery).
- When looking only at the higher-quality trials at low risk of bias, LIPUS did not significantly speed radiographic healing either.
- A linked clinical practice guideline concluded that moderate-to-high-certainty evidence shows little or no benefit from LIPUS in bone healing and recommended against routine use for fractures because of limited benefit and high cost.
🧠 Key takeaways
- Strong evidence does not support LIPUS for reliably accelerating fracture healing in most settings.
- Some smaller or older studies show improved imaging features, but these do not clearly translate to faster function or fewer surgeries.
- Evidence specific to delayed union/non-union is limited and unclear — meaning we don’t have strong proof it works in your precise situation.”
Oh well. Your specialist might have more confidence based on past experience with this approach.
The physio works closely with the ortho for many patients. Physio says ortho “doesn’t mind” using the ultrasound machine, has recommended it before.
My position is, if there’s a chance it’ll work, and I’m not paying for it, let’s do it.
Before he went on holidays six weeks ago, the ortho did raise surgery as a possibility. I’d prefer not to go down that route for many reasons, such as there’s a lot of progress regarding strength and movement in my arm and surgery would cancel all that progress. Plus more recovery time etc. School starts back in two weeks and I’d like to be there for it.
Divine Angel said:
The physio works closely with the ortho for many patients. Physio says ortho “doesn’t mind” using the ultrasound machine, has recommended it before.My position is, if there’s a chance it’ll work, and I’m not paying for it, let’s do it.
Before he went on holidays six weeks ago, the ortho did raise surgery as a possibility. I’d prefer not to go down that route for many reasons, such as there’s a lot of progress regarding strength and movement in my arm and surgery would cancel all that progress. Plus more recovery time etc. School starts back in two weeks and I’d like to be there for it.
If its free I’d try it, if not maybe not.
I used something called shockwave therapy on my Achilles tendon.
It helped but it was not cheap at all as I paid for the session with the machine and the podiatrist appointment.
I think it was 180 per session after HBF benefit
Cymek said:
Divine Angel said:
The physio works closely with the ortho for many patients. Physio says ortho “doesn’t mind” using the ultrasound machine, has recommended it before.My position is, if there’s a chance it’ll work, and I’m not paying for it, let’s do it.
Before he went on holidays six weeks ago, the ortho did raise surgery as a possibility. I’d prefer not to go down that route for many reasons, such as there’s a lot of progress regarding strength and movement in my arm and surgery would cancel all that progress. Plus more recovery time etc. School starts back in two weeks and I’d like to be there for it.
If its free I’d try it, if not maybe not.
I used something called shockwave therapy on my Achilles tendon.
It helped but it was not cheap at all as I paid for the session with the machine and the podiatrist appointment.
I think it was 180 per session after HBF benefit
Yikes. Good you saw some benefit though. How’s your tendon now?
Divine Angel said:
Cymek said:
Divine Angel said:
The physio works closely with the ortho for many patients. Physio says ortho “doesn’t mind” using the ultrasound machine, has recommended it before.My position is, if there’s a chance it’ll work, and I’m not paying for it, let’s do it.
Before he went on holidays six weeks ago, the ortho did raise surgery as a possibility. I’d prefer not to go down that route for many reasons, such as there’s a lot of progress regarding strength and movement in my arm and surgery would cancel all that progress. Plus more recovery time etc. School starts back in two weeks and I’d like to be there for it.
If its free I’d try it, if not maybe not.
I used something called shockwave therapy on my Achilles tendon.
It helped but it was not cheap at all as I paid for the session with the machine and the podiatrist appointment.
I think it was 180 per session after HBF benefit
Yikes. Good you saw some benefit though. How’s your tendon now?
Hurts again, less so as I also got some more comfortable shoes
“Electrified vehicles have officially outsold petrol cars in Australia”
https://www.drive.com.au/news/electrified-vehicles-have-officially-outsold-petrol-cars-in-australia/
Kingy said:
“Electrified vehicles have officially outsold petrol cars in Australia”https://www.drive.com.au/news/electrified-vehicles-have-officially-outsold-petrol-cars-in-australia/
Good.
Bubblecar said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
AI cameras spot hundreds of blazes across Tasmania | ABC NEWS
Good.
Hope they know how many fingers are on a hand.
Anyway, I’ve also had a falling branch but not by a storm or a wind.
Hot dry and still.
Was sitting here reading the forum and crea-eak swishswish KERTHUMP!
About six metres fell off the end of a branch on my very large yellow box. Now I can’t get to my tap to turn the water on without taking a chainsaw with me.
8:48PM and it is 33 degrees.
roughbarked said:
Anyway, I’ve also had a falling branch but not by a storm or a wind.
Hot dry and still.
Was sitting here reading the forum and crea-eak swishswish KERTHUMP!
About six metres fell off the end of a branch on my very large yellow box. Now I can’t get to my tap to turn the water on without taking a chainsaw with me.
You’re gunna chainsaw your yellow box??😮
Mr tree fella is coming Thursday. With a mobile crane to remove the tree from the garage roof.
I’ve also had some of the biggest branches come down in the dead of night and still of day.
Woodie said:
roughbarked said:
Anyway, I’ve also had a falling branch but not by a storm or a wind.
Hot dry and still.
Was sitting here reading the forum and crea-eak swishswish KERTHUMP!
About six metres fell off the end of a branch on my very large yellow box. Now I can’t get to my tap to turn the water on without taking a chainsaw with me.
You’re gunna chainsaw your yellow box??😮
Mr tree fella is coming Thursday. With a mobile crane to remove the tree from the garage roof.
I’ve also had some of the biggest branches come down in the dead of night and still of day.
Hey, mine came down for free. I don’t have to pay anyone. I’ll simply take a saw to it (always easier to cut up when on the ground) and I can assure you that none of it will go in the dam.
dead of night and still of day, dead of night and still of day………..
I’m gunna use that
Peak Warming Man said:
dead of night and still of day, dead of night and still of day………..
I’m gunna use that
They’ve been used before so go ahead.
roughbarked said:
Woodie said:
roughbarked said:
Anyway, I’ve also had a falling branch but not by a storm or a wind.
Hot dry and still.
Was sitting here reading the forum and crea-eak swishswish KERTHUMP!
About six metres fell off the end of a branch on my very large yellow box. Now I can’t get to my tap to turn the water on without taking a chainsaw with me.
You’re gunna chainsaw your yellow box??😮
Mr tree fella is coming Thursday. With a mobile crane to remove the tree from the garage roof.
I’ve also had some of the biggest branches come down in the dead of night and still of day.
Hey, mine came down for free. I don’t have to pay anyone. I’ll simply take a saw to it (always easier to cut up when on the ground) and I can assure you that none of it will go in the dam.
Mrs rb has been at me to get contractors in and pay big money. She was scared that one of two branches were going to fall on the house.
I got to say I told you so. Both branches have now fallen and how in the earth god only knows, they fell straight down. Nowhere near the house.
I did tell her they’d fall straight down.
I see discussions of trees are going on. Here is an update on processing the stuff from our arborist visit some weeks ago. Mostly I’ve been moving the bits from wherever they were put on the ground, after Mr buffy chainsaws to length (or for some of it, Strong Friend lent a hand with that bit) to near the splitter. Mr buffy splits it at a couple of barrows at a time and wheels it up to the shed. Then I stack, refill with rounds again and take the barrow back down to the splitter. But only two, or at the most three barrows a day. We aren’t as young as we used to be, and this redgum is green and damn heavy. Here is my beautiful stack, and a couple of barrows I haven’t stacked yet. There is some inside the woodshed, but most of it is outside so it dries better. I’m just running out of space outside and the possums are using the top of the stack as a racetrack and making it wobbly:
This is what hasn’t made it to the splitter yet. It’s not as much as it looks, there is a stack of antique bricks in behind it there that I brought back from the Casterton house before I sold it. I’m gradually using them around the garden.
Some pieces are too big to move and have become “features” in the garden.
This one surprised me…I was able to roll it up into place by myself. I have been rather slack about bothering to do my handweights routine for some weeks while this sort of activity has been going on though.
buffy said:
I see discussions of trees are going on. Here is an update on processing the stuff from our arborist visit some weeks ago. Mostly I’ve been moving the bits from wherever they were put on the ground, after Mr buffy chainsaws to length (or for some of it, Strong Friend lent a hand with that bit) to near the splitter. Mr buffy splits it at a couple of barrows at a time and wheels it up to the shed. Then I stack, refill with rounds again and take the barrow back down to the splitter. But only two, or at the most three barrows a day. We aren’t as young as we used to be, and this redgum is green and damn heavy. Here is my beautiful stack, and a couple of barrows I haven’t stacked yet. There is some inside the woodshed, but most of it is outside so it dries better. I’m just running out of space outside and the possums are using the top of the stack as a racetrack and making it wobbly:
This is what hasn’t made it to the splitter yet. It’s not as much as it looks, there is a stack of antique bricks in behind it there that I brought back from the Casterton house before I sold it. I’m gradually using them around the garden.
Some pieces are too big to move and have become “features” in the garden.
This one surprised me…I was able to roll it up into place by myself. I have been rather slack about bothering to do my handweights routine for some weeks while this sort of activity has been going on though.
You are not going short for firewood anytime soon. :)
roughbarked said:
roughbarked said:
Woodie said:You’re gunna chainsaw your yellow box??😮
Mr tree fella is coming Thursday. With a mobile crane to remove the tree from the garage roof.
I’ve also had some of the biggest branches come down in the dead of night and still of day.
Hey, mine came down for free. I don’t have to pay anyone. I’ll simply take a saw to it (always easier to cut up when on the ground) and I can assure you that none of it will go in the dam.
Mrs rb has been at me to get contractors in and pay big money. She was scared that one of two branches were going to fall on the house.
I got to say I told you so. Both branches have now fallen and how in the earth god only knows, they fell straight down. Nowhere near the house.
I did tell her they’d fall straight down.
Here is where it came from. About 20 m up, 
roughbarked said:
buffy said:
I see discussions of trees are going on. Here is an update on processing the stuff from our arborist visit some weeks ago. Mostly I’ve been moving the bits from wherever they were put on the ground, after Mr buffy chainsaws to length (or for some of it, Strong Friend lent a hand with that bit) to near the splitter. Mr buffy splits it at a couple of barrows at a time and wheels it up to the shed. Then I stack, refill with rounds again and take the barrow back down to the splitter. But only two, or at the most three barrows a day. We aren’t as young as we used to be, and this redgum is green and damn heavy. Here is my beautiful stack, and a couple of barrows I haven’t stacked yet. There is some inside the woodshed, but most of it is outside so it dries better. I’m just running out of space outside and the possums are using the top of the stack as a racetrack and making it wobbly:
This is what hasn’t made it to the splitter yet. It’s not as much as it looks, there is a stack of antique bricks in behind it there that I brought back from the Casterton house before I sold it. I’m gradually using them around the garden.
Some pieces are too big to move and have become “features” in the garden.
This one surprised me…I was able to roll it up into place by myself. I have been rather slack about bothering to do my handweights routine for some weeks while this sort of activity has been going on though.
You are not going short for firewood anytime soon. :)
It may take more than one Summer to dry properly. It’s a bit amusing when splitting it. There is mostly redgum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis), some bluegum (E. globulus), some of one of the peppermint gums…all hard on the splitter…much groaning and noise before the pieces split and nothing is straight, so stacking a bit jigsaw-y. There is also some feijoa and some walnut…like splitting bits of butter!!
buffy said:
roughbarked said:
buffy said:
I see discussions of trees are going on. Here is an update on processing the stuff from our arborist visit some weeks ago. Mostly I’ve been moving the bits from wherever they were put on the ground, after Mr buffy chainsaws to length (or for some of it, Strong Friend lent a hand with that bit) to near the splitter. Mr buffy splits it at a couple of barrows at a time and wheels it up to the shed. Then I stack, refill with rounds again and take the barrow back down to the splitter. But only two, or at the most three barrows a day. We aren’t as young as we used to be, and this redgum is green and damn heavy. Here is my beautiful stack, and a couple of barrows I haven’t stacked yet. There is some inside the woodshed, but most of it is outside so it dries better. I’m just running out of space outside and the possums are using the top of the stack as a racetrack and making it wobbly:
This is what hasn’t made it to the splitter yet. It’s not as much as it looks, there is a stack of antique bricks in behind it there that I brought back from the Casterton house before I sold it. I’m gradually using them around the garden.
Some pieces are too big to move and have become “features” in the garden.
This one surprised me…I was able to roll it up into place by myself. I have been rather slack about bothering to do my handweights routine for some weeks while this sort of activity has been going on though.
You are not going short for firewood anytime soon. :)
It may take more than one Summer to dry properly. It’s a bit amusing when splitting it. There is mostly redgum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis), some bluegum (E. globulus), some of one of the peppermint gums…all hard on the splitter…much groaning and noise before the pieces split and nothing is straight, so stacking a bit jigsaw-y. There is also some feijoa and some walnut…like splitting bits of butter!!
By comparison, yeah.
Redgum is one of the densest of woods. Not easy to split across the grain but as slick as you like if you follow the grain around.
Tau.Neutrino said:
Caught on video: ‘The wave that shouldn’t exist’
That’s cool.
That it’s a repeating phenomenon, rather than just a one-off someone happened by luck to capture on film, is pretty amazing.
roughbarked said:
buffy said:
roughbarked said:You are not going short for firewood anytime soon. :)
It may take more than one Summer to dry properly. It’s a bit amusing when splitting it. There is mostly redgum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis), some bluegum (E. globulus), some of one of the peppermint gums…all hard on the splitter…much groaning and noise before the pieces split and nothing is straight, so stacking a bit jigsaw-y. There is also some feijoa and some walnut…like splitting bits of butter!!
By comparison, yeah.
Redgum is one of the densest of woods. Not easy to split across the grain but as slick as you like if you follow the grain around.
You don’t split across the grain. What do you mean if you follow the grain around?
buffy said:
roughbarked said:
buffy said:It may take more than one Summer to dry properly. It’s a bit amusing when splitting it. There is mostly redgum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis), some bluegum (E. globulus), some of one of the peppermint gums…all hard on the splitter…much groaning and noise before the pieces split and nothing is straight, so stacking a bit jigsaw-y. There is also some feijoa and some walnut…like splitting bits of butter!!
By comparison, yeah.
Redgum is one of the densest of woods. Not easy to split across the grain but as slick as you like if you follow the grain around.
You don’t split across the grain. What do you mean if you follow the grain around?
Tree rings. follow them and it will split easily.
roughbarked said:
buffy said:
roughbarked said:By comparison, yeah.
Redgum is one of the densest of woods. Not easy to split across the grain but as slick as you like if you follow the grain around.
You don’t split across the grain. What do you mean if you follow the grain around?
Tree rings. follow them and it will split easily.
So you just mean splitting along the grain then. Of course, that is how you split wood anyway. But redgum is more often than not fiddleback grain.
roughbarked said:
buffy said:
roughbarked said:By comparison, yeah.
Redgum is one of the densest of woods. Not easy to split across the grain but as slick as you like if you follow the grain around.
You don’t split across the grain. What do you mean if you follow the grain around?
Tree rings. follow them and it will split easily.
buffy said:
roughbarked said:
buffy said:You don’t split across the grain. What do you mean if you follow the grain around?
Tree rings. follow them and it will split easily.
So you just mean splitting along the grain then. Of course, that is how you split wood anyway. But redgum is more often than not fiddleback grain.
Can be but box is worse.
A Melbourne courtroom descended into chaos as a man accused of assaulting a Muslim leader and his wife made a dramatic attempt to escape from the dock.
Today, Brendan Nicholls faced the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court, where he attempted to scale the walls of the dock moments after his bail application was refused.
The 23-year-old — who at one point screamed, “This is f***ed” — made it halfway over the dock’s glass partition before he was pulled down by court officers and restrained on the floor.
He was supported in court by his mother, sister and partner, one of whom yelled “I love you” and sobbed as he was dragged away.
Mr Nicholls could be heard continuing to shout as he was taken away from the courtroom and returned to a cell.
>A rather disturbed individual.
roughbarked said:
A Melbourne courtroom descended into chaos as a man accused of assaulting a Muslim leader and his wife made a dramatic attempt to escape from the dock.
Today, Brendan Nicholls faced the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court, where he attempted to scale the walls of the dock moments after his bail application was refused.
The 23-year-old — who at one point screamed, “This is f***ed” — made it halfway over the dock’s glass partition before he was pulled down by court officers and restrained on the floor.
He was supported in court by his mother, sister and partner, one of whom yelled “I love you” and sobbed as he was dragged away.
Mr Nicholls could be heard continuing to shout as he was taken away from the courtroom and returned to a cell.
>A rather disturbed individual.
wow they’re really going to town with the gen爱 these days — mdashes and all
Michael V said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
Wow!
Thanks for posting.
^
roughbarked said:
A Melbourne courtroom descended into chaos as a man accused of assaulting a Muslim leader and his wife made a dramatic attempt to escape from the dock.Today, Brendan Nicholls faced the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court, where he attempted to scale the walls of the dock moments after his bail application was refused.
The 23-year-old — who at one point screamed, “This is f***ed” — made it halfway over the dock’s glass partition before he was pulled down by court officers and restrained on the floor.
He was supported in court by his mother, sister and partner, one of whom yelled “I love you” and sobbed as he was dragged away.
Mr Nicholls could be heard continuing to shout as he was taken away from the courtroom and returned to a cell.
>A rather disturbed individual.
Thanks rupert murderock. I have a bottle of cheap champagne in the fridge for when you finally leave this earth alone. When I find your grave, not only will I piss on it, I will then also find a good Indian restaurant beforehand and have a hot Madras curry to prepare my bowels for your graves decorations.
roughbarked said:
Woodie said:
roughbarked said:
Anyway, I’ve also had a falling branch but not by a storm or a wind.
Hot dry and still.
Was sitting here reading the forum and crea-eak swishswish KERTHUMP!
About six metres fell off the end of a branch on my very large yellow box. Now I can’t get to my tap to turn the water on without taking a chainsaw with me.
You’re gunna chainsaw your yellow box??😮
Mr tree fella is coming Thursday. With a mobile crane to remove the tree from the garage roof.
I’ve also had some of the biggest branches come down in the dead of night and still of day.
Hey, mine came down for free. I don’t have to pay anyone. I’ll simply take a saw to it (always easier to cut up when on the ground) and I can assure you that none of it will go in the dam.
So you’re gunna build a bridge out of it?
buffy said:
I see discussions of trees are going on. Here is an update on processing the stuff from our arborist visit some weeks ago. Mostly I’ve been moving the bits from wherever they were put on the ground, after Mr buffy chainsaws to length (or for some of it, Strong Friend lent a hand with that bit) to near the splitter. Mr buffy splits it at a couple of barrows at a time and wheels it up to the shed. Then I stack, refill with rounds again and take the barrow back down to the splitter. But only two, or at the most three barrows a day. We aren’t as young as we used to be, and this redgum is green and damn heavy. Here is my beautiful stack, and a couple of barrows I haven’t stacked yet. There is some inside the woodshed, but most of it is outside so it dries better. I’m just running out of space outside and the possums are using the top of the stack as a racetrack and making it wobbly:
This is what hasn’t made it to the splitter yet. It’s not as much as it looks, there is a stack of antique bricks in behind it there that I brought back from the Casterton house before I sold it. I’m gradually using them around the garden.
Some pieces are too big to move and have become “features” in the garden.
This one surprised me…I was able to roll it up into place by myself. I have been rather slack about bothering to do my handweights routine for some weeks while this sort of activity has been going on though.
That there’s some proper stackin’. Did you get your Diploma in Wood Stacking from TAFE, Ms Buffy?
How are we going to know what is real these days, let alone the boomers, and likely Gen Xers who have no idea how to avoid simple internet scams.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wWH5gfDB9s
This is a fairly good videoshop.
Woodie said:
roughbarked said:
Woodie said:You’re gunna chainsaw your yellow box??😮
Mr tree fella is coming Thursday. With a mobile crane to remove the tree from the garage roof.
I’ve also had some of the biggest branches come down in the dead of night and still of day.
Hey, mine came down for free. I don’t have to pay anyone. I’ll simply take a saw to it (always easier to cut up when on the ground) and I can assure you that none of it will go in the dam.
So you’re gunna build a bridge out of it?
Nothing to build a bridge over.
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 9 degrees at the back door and overcast. We are forecast a partly cloudy 26 degrees. Heading back into the low thirties from Sunday,
Bakery Breakfast (they are back from their holidays) this morning with our Hamilton archery friend. Archery in Hamilton late this afternoon. And Mr buffy has got a dental appointment this morning too. It’s all go here.
:)
Good morning everybody.
It’s 16.7° C, 96% RH, partly cloudy, and there are light to gentle breezes. BoM forecasts a mostly sunny day with top of 29° C and a small chance of a little rain.
The smaller fridge is back together, thoroughly cleaned and was cooling well last night with nothing in it. I forgot to check it this morning, but I will in a while. As I was reassembling it, I discovered that the freezer compartment door was not always completely shutting, which could lead to the problem we had. Anyway, I removed the door, cleaned the hinges and lubricated them with soap. It seems to have marginally improved the door-closing. If we have more problems, a cabin hook could be a reasonable solution. We’ll see, I guess.
I’ll be vacuuming the carpeted rooms (three bedrooms and this office) today, to assess whether any of the floor tools we have work properly, or whether I need to obtain a replacement. The floor tool supplied with the cheap K-mart vacuum cleaner we bought is absolute rubbish.
Speaking of vacuum cleaners, I recently found out that Electrolux is a Swedish company. I had incorrectly assumed that it was an American company, given the extremely pushy nature of their door-to-door salesmen in the 1950s.
Breakfast will be vegetables and (spicy) gravy. The gravy and roast potatoes are deliberately left over from last night’s roast chicken meal.
Lunch and dinner are yet to be discussed fully.
Have a good day.
:)
Sunny, top of 30, bloody humid.
Ortho and physio today.
Divine Angel said:
Sunny, top of 30, bloody humid.Ortho and physio today.
Good luck.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Sunny, top of 30, bloody humid.Ortho and physio today.
Good luck.
Ta
Scott Adams – creator of the Dilbert cartoons – has died.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-14/scott-adams-dilbert-obituary/106227212
AussieDJ said:
Scott Adams – creator of the Dilbert cartoons – has died.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-14/scott-adams-dilbert-obituary/106227212
I appreciate his work, but he was a rubbish human being. MAGAt, asked Trump personally to oversee money for his healthcare/insurance (which didn’t happen), decided to treat his cancer with Ivermectin and other BS treatments, racist.
AussieDJ said:
Scott Adams – creator of the Dilbert cartoons – has died.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-14/scott-adams-dilbert-obituary/106227212
Cartoonist come RWNJ. Vale.
Two unrelated announcements:
Our five days of 21 have been changed to four days of 20 and one of 22.
And today is World Logic Day.
Bubblecar said:
Two unrelated announcements:Our five days of 21 have been changed to four days of 20 and one of 22.
And today is World Logic Day.
Dis you mean this (ie temperatures)?
“Two unrelated announcements:
Our five days of 21° C have been changed to four days of 20° C and one of 22° C.
And today is World Logic Day.”
If not, I don’t understand, so could you please explain?
Bubblecar said:
Two unrelated announcements:Our five days of 21 have been changed to four days of 20 and one of 22.
And today is World Logic Day.
But is it logical to have a World Logic Day?
Surely every day should be Logic Day.
The Rev Dodgson said:
Bubblecar said:
Two unrelated announcements:Our five days of 21 have been changed to four days of 20 and one of 22.
And today is World Logic Day.
But is it logical to have a World Logic Day?
Surely every day should be Logic Day.
I would like a “World F-wits day”. You could all celebrate it with me, whilst point and laughing at me.
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Bubblecar said:
Two unrelated announcements:Our five days of 21 have been changed to four days of 20 and one of 22.
And today is World Logic Day.
But is it logical to have a World Logic Day?
Surely every day should be Logic Day.
I would like a “World F-wits day”. You could all celebrate it with me, whilst point and laughing at me.
it’s rude to point.
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Bubblecar said:
Two unrelated announcements:Our five days of 21 have been changed to four days of 20 and one of 22.
And today is World Logic Day.
But is it logical to have a World Logic Day?
Surely every day should be Logic Day.
I would like a “World F-wits day”. You could all celebrate it with me, whilst point and laughing at me.
I’m confused. You’re not a f-wit.
F-wits are people who dump their kids in libraries all day expecting library staff to keep an eye on them.
F-wits are people who think road rules don’t apply to them.
F-wits are people who don’t return shopping trolleys to the designated spot.
You are none of these things. (I concede it’s a non-exhaustive list.)
The Rev Dodgson said:
Bubblecar said:
Two unrelated announcements:Our five days of 21 have been changed to four days of 20 and one of 22.
And today is World Logic Day.
But is it logical to have a World Logic Day?
Surely every day should be Logic Day.
It’s only appropriate to have Logic Day when Jupiter is ascendant and Mercury is in retrograde in Pisces.
The Rev Dodgson said:
Bubblecar said:
Two unrelated announcements:Our five days of 21 have been changed to four days of 20 and one of 22.
And today is World Logic Day.
But is it logical to have a World Logic Day?
Surely every day should be Logic Day.
P1: Today is World Logic Day.
P2: Every day should be Logic Day.
Q: Every day should be today.
esselte said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Bubblecar said:
Two unrelated announcements:Our five days of 21 have been changed to four days of 20 and one of 22.
And today is World Logic Day.
But is it logical to have a World Logic Day?
Surely every day should be Logic Day.
P1: Today is World Logic Day.
P2: Every day should be Logic Day.
Q: Every day should be today.
I’m up to the bit in Eddie Fisher’s memoir where Elizabeth Taylor has done to him what he did to Debbie Reynolds.
I almost felt a little bit sorry for him.
Hello
Witty Rejoinder said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Bubblecar said:
Two unrelated announcements:Our five days of 21 have been changed to four days of 20 and one of 22.
And today is World Logic Day.
But is it logical to have a World Logic Day?
Surely every day should be Logic Day.
It’s only appropriate to have Logic Day when Jupiter is ascendant and Mercury is in retrograde in Pisces.
The tea leaves told me that
Cymek said:
Hello
Greetings
Randa Abdel-Fattah, whose scheduled appearance at the Adelaide Writers’ Week was cancelled, says her lawyers have issued a concerns notice to South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas under the Defamation Act.
The Adelaide Festival board said the AWW would not go ahead on Tuesday and the remaining members of the board would be resigning.
Divine Angel said:
Randa Abdel-Fattah, whose scheduled appearance at the Adelaide Writers’ Week was cancelled, says her lawyers have issued a concerns notice to South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas under the Defamation Act.
The Adelaide Festival board said the AWW would not go ahead on Tuesday and the remaining members of the board would be resigning.
Don’t they always have knee jerk reactions like this.
I suppose it caters to morons who blame all Muslims for the acts of a few.
Still this separation into us and them, silly considering we are all humans.
Quantum entanglement speed is measured for the first time, and it’s too fast to comprehend
By Eric Ralls
In the world of quantum physics, incredible events unfold at mind-boggling speeds. Processes thought to happen instantaneously, like quantum entanglement, are now being directly measured in the tiniest fractions of a second – attoseconds.
It’s like freezing a fleeting moment to uncover the subtle details hidden in plain sight.
Together with a team of researchers from China, Prof. Joachim Burgdörfer and his colleagues from the Institute of Theoretical Physics at TU Wien are measuring these fleeting moments to understand how quantum entanglement actually happens.
These scientists aren’t focused on the existence of quantum entanglement, but are keen on uncovering how it begins – how exactly do two particles become quantum entangled?
Read more:
https://www.earth.com/news/quantum-entanglement-speed-measured-for-first-time-using-attoseconds/
Witty Rejoinder said:
Quantum entanglement speed is measured for the first time, and it’s too fast to comprehendBy Eric Ralls
In the world of quantum physics, incredible events unfold at mind-boggling speeds. Processes thought to happen instantaneously, like quantum entanglement, are now being directly measured in the tiniest fractions of a second – attoseconds.
It’s like freezing a fleeting moment to uncover the subtle details hidden in plain sight.
Together with a team of researchers from China, Prof. Joachim Burgdörfer and his colleagues from the Institute of Theoretical Physics at TU Wien are measuring these fleeting moments to understand how quantum entanglement actually happens.
These scientists aren’t focused on the existence of quantum entanglement, but are keen on uncovering how it begins – how exactly do two particles become quantum entangled?
Read more:
https://www.earth.com/news/quantum-entanglement-speed-measured-for-first-time-using-attoseconds/
These scientists aren’t focused on the existence of quantum entanglement, but are keen on uncovering how it begins – how exactly do two particles become quantum entangled?
Alcohol and poor judgement
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Bubblecar said:
Two unrelated announcements:Our five days of 21 have been changed to four days of 20 and one of 22.
And today is World Logic Day.
But is it logical to have a World Logic Day?
Surely every day should be Logic Day.
I would like a “World F-wits day”. You could all celebrate it with me, whilst point and laughing at me.
I don’t know how to say this politely, but I really don’t think you are qualified to be celebrated on World F-wits day.
You’ll need your reading glasses for this one.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/s/llQTHSgOm8
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:But is it logical to have a World Logic Day?
Surely every day should be Logic Day.
I would like a “World F-wits day”. You could all celebrate it with me, whilst point and laughing at me.
I’m confused. You’re not a f-wit.
F-wits are people who dump their kids in libraries all day expecting library staff to keep an eye on them.
F-wits are people who think road rules don’t apply to them.
F-wits are people who don’t return shopping trolleys to the designated spot.
You are none of these things. (I concede it’s a non-exhaustive list.)
Ta.
I really was trying to make a bit of funny stuff.
I thinned the left-over spiced gravy, added a bit of light soy sauce, brought it to the boil, added roast potato and cut up zucchini, as well as microwave-thawed frozen mixed veges and brought it to the boil again. Mrs enjoyed it. I ate about half, which is not bad, as I had a huge nausea attack earlier and went back to bed for a while. I’ll add more veges and some BBQ chicken bits to my remainder and have it for lunch, I think.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Quantum entanglement speed is measured for the first time, and it’s too fast to comprehendBy Eric Ralls
In the world of quantum physics, incredible events unfold at mind-boggling speeds. Processes thought to happen instantaneously, like quantum entanglement, are now being directly measured in the tiniest fractions of a second – attoseconds.
It’s like freezing a fleeting moment to uncover the subtle details hidden in plain sight.
Together with a team of researchers from China, Prof. Joachim Burgdörfer and his colleagues from the Institute of Theoretical Physics at TU Wien are measuring these fleeting moments to understand how quantum entanglement actually happens.
These scientists aren’t focused on the existence of quantum entanglement, but are keen on uncovering how it begins – how exactly do two particles become quantum entangled?
Read more:
https://www.earth.com/news/quantum-entanglement-speed-measured-for-first-time-using-attoseconds/
10 -18 seconds!
Michael V said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Quantum entanglement speed is measured for the first time, and it’s too fast to comprehendBy Eric Ralls
In the world of quantum physics, incredible events unfold at mind-boggling speeds. Processes thought to happen instantaneously, like quantum entanglement, are now being directly measured in the tiniest fractions of a second – attoseconds.
It’s like freezing a fleeting moment to uncover the subtle details hidden in plain sight.
Together with a team of researchers from China, Prof. Joachim Burgdörfer and his colleagues from the Institute of Theoretical Physics at TU Wien are measuring these fleeting moments to understand how quantum entanglement actually happens.
These scientists aren’t focused on the existence of quantum entanglement, but are keen on uncovering how it begins – how exactly do two particles become quantum entangled?
Read more:
https://www.earth.com/news/quantum-entanglement-speed-measured-for-first-time-using-attoseconds/
10 -18 seconds!
This should work regardless of distance ?
Not that you could test it easily with vast distance
Divine Angel said:
You’ll need your reading glasses for this one.https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/s/llQTHSgOm8
:)
Still had head noises going on even at the highest speed.
The Rev Dodgson said:
Bubblecar said:
Two unrelated announcements:Our five days of 21 have been changed to four days of 20 and one of 22.
And today is World Logic Day.
But is it logical to have a World Logic Day?
Surely every day should be Logic Day.
Logically…
Divine Angel said:
You’ll need your reading glasses for this one.
LOL is this another one of those lies like the jumbled words thing
With weird shaped objects how would you determine surface area.
I was thinking the other day those body wash thingies
Cymek said:
With weird shaped objects how would you determine surface area.I was thinking the other day those body wash thingies
Well you could call the manufacturers and ask or you could pull one apart and stretch it all out as it is all surface area.
Cymek said:
With weird shaped objects how would you determine surface area.I was thinking the other day those body wash thingies
Surface area requires a reference scale. As the reference scale decreases, the area increases.
e.g. you might measure the surface area of these things at the millimetre scale and calculate it to be 5000 square centimetres. When you go to the micrometre scale, the fine texture would emerge and the surface area would be 100000 square centimetres.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-15447571/Fetty-Wap-released-prison-early-drug-conviction.html
finally some good news
It took me 5 attempts, but I finally squashed it. Hopefully.
Two goes with just a thin notebook, 3 with my wallet smacking down on the notebook. For the last smack I moved a comb out of the way, which was providing a bit of protection for the bastard.
I’ll check its status in a minute, or two.
kii said:
It took me 5 attempts, but I finally squashed it. Hopefully.
Two goes with just a thin notebook, 3 with my wallet smacking down on the notebook. For the last smack I moved a comb out of the way, which was providing a bit of protection for the bastard.
I’ll check its status in a minute, or two.
squashed it eh
dv said:
Cymek said:
With weird shaped objects how would you determine surface area.
I was thinking the other day those body wash thingies
Surface area requires a reference scale. As the reference scale decreases, the area increases.
e.g. you might measure the surface area of these things at the millimetre scale and calculate it to be 5000 square centimetres. When you go to the micrometre scale, the fine texture would emerge and the surface area would be 100000 square centimetres.
we mean volume is not “properly” defined either
kii said:
It took me 5 attempts, but I finally squashed it. Hopefully.
Two goes with just a thin notebook, 3 with my wallet smacking down on the notebook. For the last smack I moved a comb out of the way, which was providing a bit of protection for the bastard.
I’ll check its status in a minute, or two.
Barnaby Joyce?
dv said:
Cymek said:
With weird shaped objects how would you determine surface area.I was thinking the other day those body wash thingies
Surface area requires a reference scale. As the reference scale decreases, the area increases.
e.g. you might measure the surface area of these things at the millimetre scale and calculate it to be 5000 square centimetres. When you go to the micrometre scale, the fine texture would emerge and the surface area would be 100000 square centimetres.
Yep.
dv said:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-15447571/Fetty-Wap-released-prison-early-drug-conviction.htmlfinally some good news
“The 34-year-old rapper”
.
Wow, that’s quite elderly for a rapper
They usually die in some violent gangland shooting or a drug overdose.
dv said:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-15447571/Fetty-Wap-released-prison-early-drug-conviction.htmlfinally some good news
Who is Fetty Wap?
roughbarked said:
Cymek said:
With weird shaped objects how would you determine surface area.I was thinking the other day those body wash thingies
Well you could call the manufacturers and ask or you could pull one apart and stretch it all out as it is all surface area.
Why would you need to call the manufacturer to get permission?
kii said:
roughbarked said:
Cymek said:
With weird shaped objects how would you determine surface area.
I was thinking the other day those body wash thingies
Well you could call the manufacturers and ask or you could pull one apart and stretch it all out as it is all surface area.
Why would you need to call the manufacturer to get permission?
That’s What Or Means
roughbarked said:
dv said:
finally some good news
Who is Fetty Wap?
hydroxylamine
kii said:
roughbarked said:
Cymek said:
With weird shaped objects how would you determine surface area.I was thinking the other day those body wash thingies
Well you could call the manufacturers and ask or you could pull one apart and stretch it all out as it is all surface area.
Why would you need to call the manufacturer to get permission?
No. Why do you get these ideas?
roughbarked said:
kii said:
roughbarked said:
Well you could call the manufacturers and ask or you could pull one apart and stretch it all out as it is all surface area.
Why would you need to call the manufacturer to get permission?
No. Why do you get these ideas?
roughbarked said:
dv said:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-15447571/Fetty-Wap-released-prison-early-drug-conviction.htmlfinally some good news
Who is Fetty Wap?
Rapper and singer of some notoriety, m’lud.
He did make some recordings while he was inside, e.g.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1xniy34Ujg&t=10s
He says he has reformed and will be a positive force in the community now so that’s nice.
dv said:
roughbarked said:
dv said:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-15447571/Fetty-Wap-released-prison-early-drug-conviction.htmlfinally some good news
Who is Fetty Wap?
Rapper and singer of some notoriety, m’lud.
He did make some recordings while he was inside, e.g.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1xniy34Ujg&t=10sHe says he has reformed and will be a positive force in the community now so that’s nice.
Yes, he’s a reformed rapper but I suspect that he still does a bit late at night when no one is listening.
roughbarked said:
kii said:
roughbarked said:Well you could call the manufacturers and ask or you could pull one apart and stretch it all out as it is all surface area.
Why would you need to call the manufacturer to get permission?
No. Why do you get these ideas?
You give them to me.
Pardon me, I meant “information” not “permission”. The adrenaline from the hunt of the cockroach was pounding through my brain and disrupting my thoughts.
🪳 🪳 🪳 🪳 🪳 🪳 🪳 🪳
At some scale, however, it would not be meaningful to investigate further. Atoms don’t have a fixed “surface”, just an electron probability field. Even at the nanometre scale the concept of surface area would become fuzzy.
Peak Warming Man said:
dv said:
roughbarked said:Who is Fetty Wap?
Rapper and singer of some notoriety, m’lud.
He did make some recordings while he was inside, e.g.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1xniy34Ujg&t=10sHe says he has reformed and will be a positive force in the community now so that’s nice.
Yes, he’s a reformed rapper but I suspect that he still does a bit late at night when no one is listening.
Or maybe in the shower. Not sure whether those ankle monitors are waterproof.
kii said:
roughbarked said:
kii said:Why would you need to call the manufacturer to get permission?
No. Why do you get these ideas?
You give them to me.
Pardon me, I meant “information” not “permission”. The adrenaline from the hunt of the cockroach was pounding through my brain and disrupting my thoughts.🪳 🪳 🪳 🪳 🪳 🪳 🪳 🪳
Yes. Information was also what I meant.
dv said:
Peak Warming Man said:
dv said:Rapper and singer of some notoriety, m’lud.
He did make some recordings while he was inside, e.g.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1xniy34Ujg&t=10sHe says he has reformed and will be a positive force in the community now so that’s nice.
Yes, he’s a reformed rapper but I suspect that he still does a bit late at night when no one is listening.
Or maybe in the shower. Not sure whether those ankle monitors are waterproof.
We’d have heard about it if they weren’t.
roughbarked said:
dv said:
Peak Warming Man said:Yes, he’s a reformed rapper but I suspect that he still does a bit late at night when no one is listening.
Or maybe in the shower. Not sure whether those ankle monitors are waterproof.
We’d have heard about it if they weren’t.
In fact they are showerproof. Not waterproof enough to be submerged in water. So no bathing or swimming.
kii said:
It took me 5 attempts, but I finally squashed it. Hopefully.
Two goes with just a thin notebook, 3 with my wallet smacking down on the notebook. For the last smack I moved a comb out of the way, which was providing a bit of protection for the bastard.
I’ll check its status in a minute, or two.
It being what?
Spiny Norman said:
kii said:
It took me 5 attempts, but I finally squashed it. Hopefully.
Two goes with just a thin notebook, 3 with my wallet smacking down on the notebook. For the last smack I moved a comb out of the way, which was providing a bit of protection for the bastard.
I’ll check its status in a minute, or two.
Barnaby Joyce?
LOLOLOLOLOLOL
Michael V said:
kii said:
It took me 5 attempts, but I finally squashed it. Hopefully.
Two goes with just a thin notebook, 3 with my wallet smacking down on the notebook. For the last smack I moved a comb out of the way, which was providing a bit of protection for the bastard.
I’ll check its status in a minute, or two.
It being what?
Think it may have been a cockroach.
Cymek said:
With weird shaped objects how would you determine surface area.I was thinking the other day those body wash thingies
Maybe this? but IDK enough (or anything, really) about it to say if it would work on those body wash thingies.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BET_theory
Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) theory aims to explain the physical adsorption of gas molecules on a solid surface and serves as the basis for an important analysis technique for the measurement of the specific surface area of materials. The observations are very often referred to as physical adsorption or physisorption.
dv said:
Peak Warming Man said:
dv said:Rapper and singer of some notoriety, m’lud.
He did make some recordings while he was inside, e.g.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1xniy34Ujg&t=10sHe says he has reformed and will be a positive force in the community now so that’s nice.
Yes, he’s a reformed rapper but I suspect that he still does a bit late at night when no one is listening.
Or maybe in the shower. Not sure whether those ankle monitors are waterproof.
They are. They have to be. Because, well, people shower and clean themselves, take baths, swim, paddle in water, walk in the rain, etc.
I feel for the photographer. There’s no way I’d be taking that risk.
roughbarked said:
I feel for the photographer. There’s no way I’d be taking that risk.
Great photo. Risk everything for a great photo.
Michael V said:
dv said:
Peak Warming Man said:Yes, he’s a reformed rapper but I suspect that he still does a bit late at night when no one is listening.
Or maybe in the shower. Not sure whether those ankle monitors are waterproof.
They are. They have to be. Because, well, people shower and clean themselves, take baths, swim, paddle in water, walk in the rain, etc.
1) Strapping an electric tether on people raises a lot of questions. Most importantly, how do you shower with one?
Ankle monitors are waterproof, while the level of water-resistance can vary. Just be careful when you are swimming or lounging in the whirlpool bathtub. Even though the monitors won’t die, the signal may be weaker or blocked completely. Your probation officer will think you absconded to Timbuktu. And there will be trouble. https://www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/criminal-defense/5-things-to-know-about-ankle-monitors/
2) The short answer: they’re waterproof.
Because different states use different devices made by different companies, the level of water-resistance varies, but they all should be able to withstand a simple shower. This GPS monitoring ankle bracelet, for example, is waterproof up to 50 feet, so it’s conceivable that someone could safely and legally snorkel while under the watchful eye of the state. Others include instructions that say they shouldn’t to be used in a pool or jacuzzi. If a signal is blocked because the monitor is submerged past a point it can handle, it will register that the wearer has tampered with the monitor or left their house and the authorities will be contacted.
https://www.mentalfloss.com/crime/can-people-shower-or-swim-electronic-house-arrest-ankle-monitors
esselte said:
Cymek said:
With weird shaped objects how would you determine surface area.I was thinking the other day those body wash thingies
Maybe this? but IDK enough (or anything, really) about it to say if it would work on those body wash thingies.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BET_theory
Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) theory aims to explain the physical adsorption of gas molecules on a solid surface and serves as the basis for an important analysis technique for the measurement of the specific surface area of materials. The observations are very often referred to as physical adsorption or physisorption.
Thanks
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
I feel for the photographer. There’s no way I’d be taking that risk.
Great photo. Risk everything for a great photo.
Just think of the damage to your lens coating and to your skin and eyes and…
45 minutes of dramatic footage of the Canberra firestorm of 2003. Taken by Channel 9 cameraman Richard Moran while riding through the fires with the crew of Bravo 3.
Canberra Australia Firestorm 2003
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPpOXH0ADSg&t=2269s
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
I feel for the photographer. There’s no way I’d be taking that risk.
Great photo. Risk everything for a great photo.
Just think of the damage to your lens coating and to your skin and eyes and…
can’t you just put a sacrificial camera out there with internet connectivity sheesh they do it with volcanoes and stuff
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
dv said:Or maybe in the shower. Not sure whether those ankle monitors are waterproof.
They are. They have to be. Because, well, people shower and clean themselves, take baths, swim, paddle in water, walk in the rain, etc.
1) Strapping an electric tether on people raises a lot of questions. Most importantly, how do you shower with one?
Ankle monitors are waterproof, while the level of water-resistance can vary. Just be careful when you are swimming or lounging in the whirlpool bathtub. Even though the monitors won’t die, the signal may be weaker or blocked completely. Your probation officer will think you absconded to Timbuktu. And there will be trouble. https://www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/criminal-defense/5-things-to-know-about-ankle-monitors/
2) The short answer: they’re waterproof.
Because different states use different devices made by different companies, the level of water-resistance varies, but they all should be able to withstand a simple shower. This GPS monitoring ankle bracelet, for example, is waterproof up to 50 feet, so it’s conceivable that someone could safely and legally snorkel while under the watchful eye of the state. Others include instructions that say they shouldn’t to be used in a pool or jacuzzi. If a signal is blocked because the monitor is submerged past a point it can handle, it will register that the wearer has tampered with the monitor or left their house and the authorities will be contacted.
https://www.mentalfloss.com/crime/can-people-shower-or-swim-electronic-house-arrest-ankle-monitors
Beforehand in WA at least the property is checked for signal strength to ensure GPS works
They need permission to leave the property and have boundaries they can’t enter.
Its monitored 24/7 and the police are responsible for arresting them if they breach conditions.
SCIENCE said:
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
Great photo. Risk everything for a great photo.
Just think of the damage to your lens coating and to your skin and eyes and…
can’t you just put a sacrificial camera out there with internet connectivity sheesh they do it with volcanoes and stuff
Yeah. They do.
Divine Angel said:
- surgery’s not entirely off the table yet but the ortho thinks it will eventually heal on its own
- he’s organising the ExoGen machine and I’ve already had a call from the rep about it; the rep will chat with workcover for approval.
- the physio gave me a new piece of exercise equipment. It’s a bendy thing rated at 25 lbs. I have to bend it into smileys and frownies. I’ve been using it at the physio for a while now and no longer need help bending it, so that’s nice.
Very well then. Slow and steady wins the race.
Do you take the exogen machine home?
As much as possible I have been trying to limit the consumption of distressing news.
One thing I’ve noticed is the images of ICE etc thugs gets me very anxious. Part of it is, of course, the situations being filmed.
Another part of it is my memory of the SWAT agents surrounding our home when there was a reported kidnapping taking place next door early one evening. mr kii calmly told me what was happening and silly me just had to open the curtains in the bedroom to sticky beak.
There was an armed officer standing a metre away from the window.
dv said:
Do you take the exogen machine home?
I get to keep it
kii said:
As much as possible I have been trying to limit the consumption of distressing news.One thing I’ve noticed is the images of ICE etc thugs gets me very anxious. Part of it is, of course, the situations being filmed.
Another part of it is my memory of the SWAT agents surrounding our home when there was a reported kidnapping taking place next door early one evening. mr kii calmly told me what was happening and silly me just had to open the curtains in the bedroom to sticky beak.
There was an armed officer standing a metre away from the window.
I’d be inclined to make myself very small, possibly lay down on the floor in a central room, away from any windows or exterior walls. They don’t strike me as being gun responsible, and collateral damage is something to deal with after the job is done, not considered before…
kii said:
One thing I’ve noticed is the images of ICE etc thugs gets me very anxious. Part of it is, of course, the situations being filmed.
Me too.
They are trying to keep on escalating things so Shitler can (pretend to) justify declaring martial law and cancel all the elections.
I can’t immediately think of a way to stop that happening, other than huge numbers more people surrounding the ICE Nazi’s when they show up. Intimidation by sheer numbers.
Divine Angel said:
- surgery’s not entirely off the table yet but the ortho thinks it will eventually heal on its own
- he’s organising the ExoGen machine and I’ve already had a call from the rep about it; the rep will chat with workcover for approval.
- the physio gave me a new piece of exercise equipment. It’s a bendy thing rated at 25 lbs. I have to bend it into smileys and frownies. I’ve been using it at the physio for a while now and no longer need help bending it, so that’s nice.
Slowly, slowly…
Divine Angel said:
dv said:
Do you take the exogen machine home?
I get to keep it
Cool!
Imagine the experiments that you could carry out using it!
:)
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
dv said:
Do you take the exogen machine home?
I get to keep it
Cool!
Imagine the experiments that you could carry out using it!
:)
Well, yeah. Wanna get WorkCover’s money’s worth!
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:I get to keep it
Cool!
Imagine the experiments that you could carry out using it!
:)
Well, yeah. Wanna get WorkCover’s money’s worth!
Hell yeah!
:)
Can you just keep exogening until your bones are like granite?
Also been one of these things at physio. Just ordered one for home use.
https://sahandtherapy.com.au/shop/gyro-ball/
dv said:
Can you just keep exogening until your bones are like granite?
There have been zero studies done on its effects on osteoporotic bones, I wonder if it would make any difference.
…but there’s very little evidence it works on healing fractures
Divine Angel said:
dv said:
Can you just keep exogening until your bones are like granite?
There have been zero studies done on its effects on osteoporotic bones, I wonder if it would make any difference.
…but there’s very little evidence it works on healing fractures
I’ll test it for you.
Oh, and I can drive as soon as I can fully turn the steering wheel. So I’ll take the car for a practice run around the block later this afternoon to see how I go.
WA Education Minister Sabine Winton said she had requested that his books were no longer used or studied in schools across the state.
“I have asked the Department of Education to ensure that schools cease using texts by Craig Silvey for the 2026 school year while the allegations are under investigation,” Ms Winton said.
***
Divine Angel said:
Oh, and I can drive as soon as I can fully turn the steering wheel. So I’ll take the car for a practice run around the block later this afternoon to see how I go.
Can mini me sit on your lap and steer ?
Divine Angel said:
WA Education Minister Sabine Winton said she had requested that his books were no longer used or studied in schools across the state.“I have asked the Department of Education to ensure that schools cease using texts by Craig Silvey for the 2026 school year while the allegations are under investigation,” Ms Winton said.
***
He refused access to his electronic devices.
One wonder if much worse is to be found or he hopes to remotely delete content.
Cost of living crisis, my arse!!!
Cheap ciggie shop has put their prices down!!
$40 for a box of 100 instead of $45.
WOO HOO!!
Tau.Neutrino said:
FOUND an Abandoned Warehouse Hangar FULL OF Valuable Antique Carriages!
Wah…….. no horses?
Woodie said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
FOUND an Abandoned Warehouse Hangar FULL OF Valuable Antique Carriages!
Wah…….. no horses?
Next hangar.
Woodie said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
FOUND an Abandoned Warehouse Hangar FULL OF Valuable Antique Carriages!
Wah…….. no horses?
What makes it “abandoned”? Because the owner is not onsite?
Me: (walks into neighbours house while they’re out) I found this abandoned house full of top quality consumer items…
Woodie said:
Cost of living crisis, my arse!!!Cheap ciggie shop has put their prices down!!
$40 for a box of 100 instead of $45.
WOO HOO!!
That’s an extra bag of Twisties!
Divine Angel said:
Woodie said:
Cost of living crisis, my arse!!!Cheap ciggie shop has put their prices down!!
$40 for a box of 100 instead of $45.
WOO HOO!!
That’s an extra bag of Twisties!
They could put coffee prices down $5 dollars.
:(
Low on fertiliser? Urine luck.
In the last century, synthetic fertilisers have changed the face of the planet. The current world population might be halved if not for this useful development.
More…
Cymek said:
Divine Angel said:
WA Education Minister Sabine Winton said she had requested that his books were no longer used or studied in schools across the state.“I have asked the Department of Education to ensure that schools cease using texts by Craig Silvey for the 2026 school year while the allegations are under investigation,” Ms Winton said.
***
He refused access to his electronic devices.
One wonder if much worse is to be found or he hopes to remotely delete content.
Don’t they confiscate the devices anyway and if you refuse access, they never give it back?
Woodie said:
Cost of living crisis, my arse!!!Cheap ciggie shop has put their prices down!!
$40 for a box of 100 instead of $45.
WOO HOO!!
one hundred cigarettes?
Don’t they sell them in packs of 25 and or in cartons?
roughbarked said:
Woodie said:
Cost of living crisis, my arse!!!
Cheap ciggie shop has put their prices down!!
$40 for a box of 100 instead of $45.
WOO HOO!!
one hundred cigarettes?
Don’t they sell them in packs of 25 and or in cartons?
so next time the doctor asks us how many we smoke each day, 1 pack is easy
roughbarked said:
Cymek said:
Divine Angel said:
WA Education Minister Sabine Winton said she had requested that his books were no longer used or studied in schools across the state.“I have asked the Department of Education to ensure that schools cease using texts by Craig Silvey for the 2026 school year while the allegations are under investigation,” Ms Winton said.
***
He refused access to his electronic devices.
One wonder if much worse is to be found or he hopes to remotely delete content.
Don’t they confiscate the devices anyway and if you refuse access, they never give it back?
I think so and you get charged with refusing a data access order
roughbarked said:
Woodie said:
Cost of living crisis, my arse!!!Cheap ciggie shop has put their prices down!!
$40 for a box of 100 instead of $45.
WOO HOO!!
one hundred cigarettes?
Don’t they sell them in packs of 25 and or in cartons?
Divine Angel said:
dv said:
Can you just keep exogening until your bones are like granite?
There have been zero studies done on its effects on osteoporotic bones, I wonder if it would make any difference.
…but there’s very little evidence it works on healing fractures
So … what is there evidence for?
Divine Angel said:
Woodie said:
Cost of living crisis, my arse!!!Cheap ciggie shop has put their prices down!!
$40 for a box of 100 instead of $45.
WOO HOO!!
That’s an extra bag of Twisties!
Reduced cost of dying
dv said:
Divine Angel said:
dv said:
Can you just keep exogening until your bones are like granite?
There have been zero studies done on its effects on osteoporotic bones, I wonder if it would make any difference.
…but there’s very little evidence it works on healing fractures
So … what is there evidence for?
$$$ in pockets of the supplier
dinner was, now in the acid bath to fuel metabolism and more, to help with homeostasis, all goes to maintaining the integrity of the organism, which maybe sounds a bit highfalutin, mate, said proper I ‘ad me self a schnitzel with some vegetables, plenty gravy burp
and i’m taking insults briefly, looks at clock oh hell is that the time, I have to go, SCIENCE said he’d fill in for me, so direct insults to him.
Maybe you have a bad day, he’s ya guy.
transition said:
dinner was, now in the acid bath to fuel metabolism and more, to help with homeostasis, all goes to maintaining the integrity of the organism, which maybe sounds a bit highfalutin, mate, said proper I ‘ad me self a schnitzel with some vegetables, plenty gravy burpand i’m taking insults briefly, looks at clock oh hell is that the time, I have to go, SCIENCE said he’d fill in for me, so direct insults to him.
Maybe you have a bad day, he’s ya guy.
No thanks.
I’m not enamoured of insults. Reeks of bullying. And I don’t support bullying. Not at all.
dv said:
Divine Angel said:
dv said:
Can you just keep exogening until your bones are like granite?
There have been zero studies done on its effects on osteoporotic bones, I wonder if it would make any difference.
…but there’s very little evidence it works on healing fractures
So … what is there evidence for?
So I went down a rabbit hole.
Tang & Kang (2020) did do a study on the rodent version of menopause, whereby the rats had the equivalent of osteoporosis, and found that LIPUS (the bone stimulating machine mechanism) did actually improve the bone microstructure. In fact, there’s a ton of studies done using the LIPUS model of bone stimulation in both rats and rabbits, but not a lot of human studies.
(LIPUS stands for Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound.)
A search of the PubMed database of LIPUS finds over 250 articles. However, most articles generally state that the underlying mechanism of action remains unclear.
A study, again on rats, was conducted by Bioventus, who sell the ExoGen machine (Harrison, Lin et al 2017), but found that when they broke both hips of rats and applied LIPUS to only one side, that side healed more quickly and “better” than the control side. Then they euthanised the rats on day 25.
Then you’ve got this study (the Chinese one, 2024), which says:
“The effectiveness of LIPUS in the treatment of fracture healing varies due to the different fracture conditions, inconsistent treatment protocols, and patient comorbidities. LIPUS output including intensity, frequency, treatment mode, and duration is essentially important for generating appropriate energy and pressure levels. Thus, more clinical randomized controlled trials are needed for evaluating and refining the set-up parameters and treatment protocols. Non-aging risk factors of nonunion should be included, such as diabetes and smoking. Besides, the combined application of LIPUS with other instruments or treatments should be considered in the future.”
References
Tang, L., Kang, Y., Sun, S. et al. Inhibition of MSTN signal pathway may participate in LIPUS preventing bone loss in ovariectomized rats. J Bone Miner Metab 38, 14–26 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00774-019-01029-5
Andrew Harrison, Sheldon Lin, Neill Pounder, Yuko Mikuni-Takagaki,
Mode & mechanism of low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) in fracture repair,
Ultrasonics,
Volume 70,
2016,
Pages 45-52,
ISSN 0041-624X,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultras.2016.03.016.
(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0041624×16300063)
Latest Progress of LIPUS in Fracture Healing
A Mini-Review
Xin Guo MM, Maojiang Lv MM, Jie Lin PhD, Jiang Guo MD, Jianjing Lin MD, Shun Li MM, Yi Sun PhD, Xintao Zhang MD
First published: 15 January 2024 https://doi.org/10.1002/jum.16403Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Thank you Tang and Kang
A lot of the studies I found using humans using LIPUS (plus more rat trials) were conducted by the company who makes ExoGen. These studies are quoted on their website as evidence that it works. These studies are from limited journals, indicating a publishing bias.
Interestingly, I also discovered that even though I own the device, it has limited uses. It comes pre-programmed with a finite number of uses, and once I hit that number, the device is effectively useless afterwards. So if I break another bone in the future, I can no longer utilise this machine.
This is a good study about the specific ExoGen machine, which doesn’t seem to be funded by Bioventus. TLDR: it seems to be useful up to 3 months post-fracture, but between 3-9 months, not so much. (My fracture is 13 weeks old today.)
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4175405/
Divine Angel said:
A lot of the studies I found using humans using LIPUS (plus more rat trials) were conducted by the company who makes ExoGen. These studies are quoted on their website as evidence that it works. These studies are from limited journals, indicating a publishing bias.Interestingly, I also discovered that even though I own the device, it has limited uses. It comes pre-programmed with a finite number of uses, and once I hit that number, the device is effectively useless afterwards. So if I break another bone in the future, I can no longer utilise this machine.
This is a good study about the specific ExoGen machine, which doesn’t seem to be funded by Bioventus. TLDR: it seems to be useful up to 3 months post-fracture, but between 3-9 months, not so much. (My fracture is 13 weeks old today.)
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4175405/
Bloody. We won’t be able to do all the experiment I had already pre-planned.
:(
Divine Angel said:
Interestingly, I also discovered that even though I own the device, it has limited uses. It comes pre-programmed with a finite number of uses, and once I hit that number, the device is effectively useless afterwards. So if I break another bone in the future, I can no longer utilise this machine.
how good is capitalism
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:
Interestingly, I also discovered that even though I own the device, it has limited uses. It comes pre-programmed with a finite number of uses, and once I hit that number, the device is effectively useless afterwards. So if I break another bone in the future, I can no longer utilise this machine.
how good is capitalism
Luckily I married a real-life computer programmer who regularly attends events called “hackathons”.
Divine Angel said:
SCIENCE said:Divine Angel said:
Interestingly, I also discovered that even though I own the device, it has limited uses. It comes pre-programmed with a finite number of uses, and once I hit that number, the device is effectively useless afterwards. So if I break another bone in the future, I can no longer utilise this machine.
how good is capitalism
Luckily I married a real-life computer programmer who regularly attends events called “hackathons”.
Phew.
Divine Angel said:
Oh, and I can drive as soon as I can fully turn the steering wheel. So I’ll take the car for a practice run around the block later this afternoon to see how I go.
Uh Oh.
Peak Warming Man said:
Divine Angel said:
Oh, and I can drive as soon as I can fully turn the steering wheel. So I’ll take the car for a practice run around the block later this afternoon to see how I go.
Uh Oh.
It’s OK, DA has installed dash and rear-view cameras to capture videos of the idiot drivers.
>>The Netherdale farmer said while 70 head of cattle, $10,000 worth of grass seed and 2 tonnes of fertiliser were swept away, not all was lost.
“I got a phone call Sunday afternoon from Mackay police. They said, ‘Lizard, we got one of your cows on town beach,’” Mr Seymour said.
The 11-month-old red brangus heifer, which had been washed 80km in a matter of hours before being pulled from the water, was miraculously still alive.
“That cow has gone over three weirs — Mirani Weir, Marian Weir, and Dumbelton Weir — to the mouth of the river,” Mr Seymour said.<<
Praise the Lord.
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:
Interestingly, I also discovered that even though I own the device, it has limited uses. It comes pre-programmed with a finite number of uses, and once I hit that number, the device is effectively useless afterwards. So if I break another bone in the future, I can no longer utilise this machine.
how good is capitalism
I think its OK with a feed back loop.
Probably a few more modifications might help too.
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Divine Angel said:
Oh, and I can drive as soon as I can fully turn the steering wheel. So I’ll take the car for a practice run around the block later this afternoon to see how I go.
Uh Oh.
It’s OK, DA has installed dash and rear-view cameras to capture videos of the idiot drivers.
I heard on the radio that there’s someone driving on the wrong side of the road.
One driver? I thought. There’s hundreds of them!
House stinks of White King Toilet Gel.
Divine Angel said:
dv said:
Divine Angel said:There have been zero studies done on its effects on osteoporotic bones, I wonder if it would make any difference.
…but there’s very little evidence it works on healing fractures
So … what is there evidence for?
So I went down a rabbit hole.
Tang & Kang (2020) did do a study on the rodent version of menopause, whereby the rats had the equivalent of osteoporosis, and found that LIPUS (the bone stimulating machine mechanism) did actually improve the bone microstructure. In fact, there’s a ton of studies done using the LIPUS model of bone stimulation in both rats and rabbits, but not a lot of human studies.
(LIPUS stands for Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound.)
A search of the PubMed database of LIPUS finds over 250 articles. However, most articles generally state that the underlying mechanism of action remains unclear.
A study, again on rats, was conducted by Bioventus, who sell the ExoGen machine (Harrison, Lin et al 2017), but found that when they broke both hips of rats and applied LIPUS to only one side, that side healed more quickly and “better” than the control side. Then they euthanised the rats on day 25.
Then you’ve got this study (the Chinese one, 2024), which says:
“The effectiveness of LIPUS in the treatment of fracture healing varies due to the different fracture conditions, inconsistent treatment protocols, and patient comorbidities. LIPUS output including intensity, frequency, treatment mode, and duration is essentially important for generating appropriate energy and pressure levels. Thus, more clinical randomized controlled trials are needed for evaluating and refining the set-up parameters and treatment protocols. Non-aging risk factors of nonunion should be included, such as diabetes and smoking. Besides, the combined application of LIPUS with other instruments or treatments should be considered in the future.”References
Tang, L., Kang, Y., Sun, S. et al. Inhibition of MSTN signal pathway may participate in LIPUS preventing bone loss in ovariectomized rats. J Bone Miner Metab 38, 14–26 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00774-019-01029-5Andrew Harrison, Sheldon Lin, Neill Pounder, Yuko Mikuni-Takagaki,
Mode & mechanism of low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) in fracture repair,
Ultrasonics,
Volume 70,
2016,
Pages 45-52,
ISSN 0041-624X,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultras.2016.03.016.
(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0041624×16300063)Latest Progress of LIPUS in Fracture Healing
A Mini-Review
Xin Guo MM, Maojiang Lv MM, Jie Lin PhD, Jiang Guo MD, Jianjing Lin MD, Shun Li MM, Yi Sun PhD, Xintao Zhang MD
First published: 15 January 2024 https://doi.org/10.1002/jum.16403Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Did you try a Google search on “Cochrane LIPUS”? They synthesize the research. I’m doing other things at the moment, so you can search it. I’ve found it’s easier to use Google than try to navigate within the Cochrane site.
buffy said:
Did you try a Google search on “Cochrane LIPUS”? They synthesize the research. I’m doing other things at the moment, so you can search it. I’ve found it’s easier to use Google than try to navigate within the Cochrane site.
Ta, I’ll try that
Peak Warming Man said:
>>The Netherdale farmer said while 70 head of cattle, $10,000 worth of grass seed and 2 tonnes of fertiliser were swept away, not all was lost.
“I got a phone call Sunday afternoon from Mackay police. They said, ‘Lizard, we got one of your cows on town beach,’” Mr Seymour said.
The 11-month-old red brangus heifer, which had been washed 80km in a matter of hours before being pulled from the water, was miraculously still alive.
“That cow has gone over three weirs — Mirani Weir, Marian Weir, and Dumbelton Weir — to the mouth of the river,” Mr Seymour said.<<Praise the Lord.
Amazing!
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:Uh Oh.
It’s OK, DA has installed dash and rear-view cameras to capture videos of the idiot drivers.
I heard on the radio that there’s someone driving on the wrong side of the road.
One driver? I thought. There’s hundreds of them!
LOLOL
Look out! All on video-capture via DA! The Police are going to love that.
LOLOLOL
Resident cuts a structural column on the 6th floor of a 20-story building to improve the view.
https://www.reddit.com/r/WTF/comments/1qc01i0/resident_cuts_a_structural_column_on_the_6th/
Not the best idea.
The Hobart Hurricanes snatched defeat out of the jaws of victory.
Peak Warming Man said:
The Hobart Hurricanes snatched defeat out of the jaws of victory.
How did they manage that?
I wasn’t watching…
party_pants said:
Peak Warming Man said:
The Hobart Hurricanes snatched defeat out of the jaws of victory.
How did they manage that?
I wasn’t watching…
They were cruising, only 4 down and needing 17 runs off the last 3 overs but they lost a stack of wickets and blew it.
Peak Warming Man said:
party_pants said:
Peak Warming Man said:
The Hobart Hurricanes snatched defeat out of the jaws of victory.
How did they manage that?
I wasn’t watching…
They were cruising, only 4 down and needing 17 runs off the last 3 overs but they lost a stack of wickets and blew it.
I can’t complain. They were top of the table last time I checked, and my team were 2nd.
party_pants said:
Peak Warming Man said:
party_pants said:How did they manage that?
I wasn’t watching…
They were cruising, only 4 down and needing 17 runs off the last 3 overs but they lost a stack of wickets and blew it.
I can’t complain. They were top of the table last time I checked, and my team were 2nd.
I just checked again. The are first, my team are now third.
From Coles – truth in packaging…
Any of youse seen the British crime series Ludwig?
AussieDJ said:
From Coles – truth in packaging…
LOL
dv said:
Any of youse seen the British crime series Ludwig?
Never heard of it.
dv said:
Any of youse seen the British crime series Ludwig?
Not yet.
i’ll make my own breakfast, you stay there
transition said:
i’ll make my own breakfast, you stay there
Ok, I was about to drive to the airport, catch a plane to South Australia, drive to your place and make breakfast for you, but you seem to have it under control, so I’ll stay here.
Tau.Neutrino said:
transition said:
i’ll make my own breakfast, you stay there
Ok, I was about to drive to the airport, catch a plane to South Australia, drive to your place and make breakfast for you, but you seem to have it under control, so I’ll stay here.
chuckle, you got the idea, my suggestion worked
and good morning to you, Master Neutrino.
Michael V said:
transition said:
dinner was, now in the acid bath to fuel metabolism and more, to help with homeostasis, all goes to maintaining the integrity of the organism, which maybe sounds a bit highfalutin, mate, said proper I ‘ad me self a schnitzel with some vegetables, plenty gravy burpand i’m taking insults briefly, looks at clock oh hell is that the time, I have to go, SCIENCE said he’d fill in for me, so direct insults to him.
Maybe you have a bad day, he’s ya guy.
No thanks.
I’m not enamoured of insults. Reeks of bullying. And I don’t support bullying. Not at all.
I thought I was worthy of more of an effort
you know it’s been said that guy Adolf was quite the literalist, and someone once said to him jokingly that invading Poland followed by world domination seemed like a good idea, and most people know the story about how that evolved, anyway conjure for a moment Adolf giving an animated speech and proclaiming we will not be bullied!.
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 14 degrees at the back door and overcast. We are forecast 21 degrees with a shower or two (if we are lucky, 4mm) and apparently the wind will get up a bit. But only to around 45km/hr, which is sort of our normal anyway.
Bakery Breakfast with my bushwandering friend and probably a wander in the local Botanic Gardens to commune with the Pacific Black Ducks. There were quite a few there yesterday morning. Otherwise, I’m still working on the the wood stacking and the weeding and I want to put in some native grass seed (Microlaena and Rytidosperma) as I’m trying to get more of that growing instead of Kikuyu. I understand the Microlaena remains green over Summer, so that would be a Good Thing.
When London Bridge (on the Great Ocean Road) fell down
I remember this. They are quite right – no-one believed it had happened.
Good morning everyone.
It’s 18.8° C, 87% RH, partly cloudy, and there are light breezes. BoM promises a top of 29° C and a shower or two totalling 0-1 mm.
Food? It’s Mrs V’s low kJ day, so it’s fend for myself for breakfast and lunch. Breakfast will be kippers on Vita Weat there is half a can’s worth in the fridge which must be used up. Lunch will likely be whatever chicken I can strip off the BBQ chook carcass, reheated in the microwave. Mrs V has indicated that she will cook the low kJ bacon with spiced veges cooked in butter for dinner.
Last night’s dinner of Chicken Kyiv and zucchini pieces with blue cheese sauce went down well.
:)
I didn’t get the vacuum cleaning done yesterday as a had a giant attack of nausea and went back to bed. I arose feeling very washed out and still not very well, so I put it off until today. I will also vinegar-clean another part of the shower floor (particularly the tile grout) before my shower. And move some more stuff back to the very clean little fridge, which seems to be behaving itself so far.
I hope you all have a good day.
:)
buffy said:
When London Bridge (on the Great Ocean Road) fell downI remember this. They are quite right – no-one believed it had happened.
Good yarn.
I deliberately didn’t walk over London Bridge just a few days earlier, because (as a then-student geologist) I could vividly see how the Twelve Apostles formed.
Mostly sunny top of 30.
Promised Mini Me I’d take her back-to-school shopping today. Last year I reached my PB, only spending $50. I don’t expect to hit that again as she doesn’t have any leftover exercise books etc. Yesterday the Qld DoE put a post on Facebook about the govt giving every primary-school kid $100 to be used for school expenses like resource scheme, excursions, camps etc. People were complaining that it can only be used at the school; you can’t take it to Officeworks for stationery, or Best and Less for uniforms for example. I saw one post saying she’d already spent $1200 for two public-schooled kids.
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
Tau.Neutrino said:I’ve seen that one before. I really like the angled spiral.
Do you realise that the sediment scooped into the spiral has already been concentrated somehow – like with a sluice or similar?
I could take you to a couple of places in NSW where that amount of gold could be scavenged in a day or so.
On public land?
Yes.
Divine Angel said:
Mostly sunny top of 30.Promised Mini Me I’d take her back-to-school shopping today. Last year I reached my PB, only spending $50. I don’t expect to hit that again as she doesn’t have any leftover exercise books etc. Yesterday the Qld DoE put a post on Facebook about the govt giving every primary-school kid $100 to be used for school expenses like resource scheme, excursions, camps etc. People were complaining that it can only be used at the school; you can’t take it to Officeworks for stationery, or Best and Less for uniforms for example. I saw one post saying she’d already spent $1200 for two public-schooled kids.
So much for the “free” education system…
fuck CHINA deity damn it
Dem tree fellas??? Theys arrived!!!
Which is rather odd, coz there’s four of them.
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:I’ve seen that one before. I really like the angled spiral.
Do you realise that the sediment scooped into the spiral has already been concentrated somehow – like with a sluice or similar?
I could take you to a couple of places in NSW where that amount of gold could be scavenged in a day or so.
On public land?
Yes.
When can we start?
SCIENCE said:
fuck CHINA deity damn it
China stated that this stage was under the control of Thai company.
Woodie said:
Dem tree fellas??? Theys arrived!!!Which is rather odd, coz there’s four of them.
Seems like it will be done quickly then?
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:On public land?
Yes.
When can we start?
After I get my sense of balance back.
Woodie said:
Dem tree fellas??? Theys arrived!!!Which is rather odd, coz there’s four of them.
Hooray!
Divine Angel said:
Mostly sunny top of 30.Promised Mini Me I’d take her back-to-school shopping today. Last year I reached my PB, only spending $50. I don’t expect to hit that again as she doesn’t have any leftover exercise books etc. Yesterday the Qld DoE put a post on Facebook about the govt giving every primary-school kid $100 to be used for school expenses like resource scheme, excursions, camps etc. People were complaining that it can only be used at the school; you can’t take it to Officeworks for stationery, or Best and Less for uniforms for example. I saw one post saying she’d already spent $1200 for two public-schooled kids.
Better spend the $100 on kid’s school stuff. You can’t get a plasma TV for anywhere near $100 these days.
Woodie said:
Dem tree fellas??? Theys arrived!!!Which is rather odd, coz there’s four of them.
Odd? There are four – that’s even!
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:Yes.
When can we start?
After I get my sense of balance back.
Ah, yes we are a bit late on the uptake.
Woodie said:
Divine Angel said:
Mostly sunny top of 30.Promised Mini Me I’d take her back-to-school shopping today. Last year I reached my PB, only spending $50. I don’t expect to hit that again as she doesn’t have any leftover exercise books etc. Yesterday the Qld DoE put a post on Facebook about the govt giving every primary-school kid $100 to be used for school expenses like resource scheme, excursions, camps etc. People were complaining that it can only be used at the school; you can’t take it to Officeworks for stationery, or Best and Less for uniforms for example. I saw one post saying she’d already spent $1200 for two public-schooled kids.
Better spend the $100 on kid’s school stuff. You can’t get a plasma TV for anywhere near $100 these days.
Wanna bet?
I met this guy down the pub…
Guten Morgen, ihr kleinen Wesen. Heading for 21 here, slight chance of a shower.
Coles advise: We’re planning to arrive between 3:50 PM and 4:50 PM.
Bubblecar said:
Guten Morgen, ihr kleinen Wesen. Heading for 21 here, slight chance of a shower.Coles advise: We’re planning to arrive between 3:50 PM and 4:50 PM.
Mr Tunks will be here in the afternoon to attend to the garden.
Tis a major operation.
Woodie said:
Tis a major operation.
They look like they know what they’re doing. That levitating tracked vehicle is impressive.
Bubblecar said:
Guten Morgen, ihr kleinen Wesen. Heading for 21 here, slight chance of a shower.Coles advise: We’re planning to arrive between 3:50 PM and 4:50 PM.
Good morning her little beings?
I don’t understand.
According to the scales, I’ve lost 3kgs in the last week. Seems excessive.
Woodie said:
Tis a major operation.
So who pays for all of this?
Woodie said:
Tis a major operation.
Holy Shiite!
roughbarked said:
Woodie said:
Tis a major operation.
So who pays for all of this?
Twas an act of God, He should pay for it.
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
Yes.
When can we start?
After I get my sense of balance back.
isn’t the gold rush what makes the bank balance improve
Woodie said:
Tis a major operation.
I only just realised that’s a human standing on the roof. Looks relatively tiny compared to the machinery! Also that orange thingy on the right looks like it came from War of the Worlds.
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
Guten Morgen, ihr kleinen Wesen. Heading for 21 here, slight chance of a shower.Coles advise: We’re planning to arrive between 3:50 PM and 4:50 PM.
Good morning her little beings?
I don’t understand.
“ihr” in the informal sense of “you, plural”, not “her”.
German can be funny like that.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Woodie said:
Tis a major operation.
So who pays for all of this?
Twas an act of God, He should pay for it.
She. ;)
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
Guten Morgen, ihr kleinen Wesen. Heading for 21 here, slight chance of a shower.Coles advise: We’re planning to arrive between 3:50 PM and 4:50 PM.
Good morning her little beings?
I don’t understand.
“ihr” in the informal sense of “you, plural”, not “her”.
German can be funny like that.
Yeah, collective nouns are fun… not. I took German in high school, didn’t love it. Could never remember what was designated male or female and who decided these things anyway? All dogs are male even if they’re female, and pencil erasers are also male because why not?
Bubblecar said:
According to the scales, I’ve lost 3kgs in the last week. Seems excessive.
Good quality AEG scales, I doubt that they’re telling fibs.
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
Guten Morgen, ihr kleinen Wesen. Heading for 21 here, slight chance of a shower.Coles advise: We’re planning to arrive between 3:50 PM and 4:50 PM.
Good morning her little beings?
I don’t understand.
“ihr” in the informal sense of “you, plural”, not “her”.
German can be funny like that.
works because yous are all Freya’s children
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:So who pays for all of this?
Twas an act of God, He should pay for it.
She. ;)
pretty sure it’s non-binary
It’s not unusual to lose a lot of weight at the beginning of a new eating plan. You might lose a few kilos per week until your body gets used to it.
I never understood how, on TV show The Biggest Loser, people thought it was healthy and A Good Thing to lose 10 kgs a week.
Bubblecar said:
Bubblecar said:
According to the scales, I’ve lost 3kgs in the last week. Seems excessive.
Good quality AEG scales, I doubt that they’re telling fibs.
maybe you moved closer to the equator
Divine Angel said:
It’s not unusual to lose a lot of weight at the beginning of a new eating plan. You might lose a few kilos per week until your body gets used to it.I never understood how, on TV show The Biggest Loser, people thought it was healthy and A Good Thing to lose 10 kgs a week.
is it bad
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
Guten Morgen, ihr kleinen Wesen. Heading for 21 here, slight chance of a shower.Coles advise: We’re planning to arrive between 3:50 PM and 4:50 PM.
Good morning her little beings?
I don’t understand.
“ihr” in the informal sense of “you, plural”, not “her”.
German can be funny like that.
I didn’t learn that one. School can be funny like that.
Divine Angel said:
It’s not unusual to lose a lot of weight at the beginning of a new eating plan. You might lose a few kilos per week until your body gets used to it.I never understood how, on TV show The Biggest Loser, people thought it was healthy and A Good Thing to lose 10 kgs a week.
Would be impossible without virtual starvation.
Woodie said:
Tis a major operation.
FMD it’s a wonder they haven’t got the army involved.
SCIENCE said:
Bubblecar said:
Bubblecar said:
According to the scales, I’ve lost 3kgs in the last week. Seems excessive.
Good quality AEG scales, I doubt that they’re telling fibs.
maybe you moved closer to the equator
That reminds me of a potential baby name I saw on Reddit this morning. Someone was planning to name their kid Kaleb for a girl, or Equador for a boy.
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:Good morning her little beings?
I don’t understand.
“ihr” in the informal sense of “you, plural”, not “her”.
German can be funny like that.
Yeah, collective nouns are fun… not. I took German in high school, didn’t love it. Could never remember what was designated male or female and who decided these things anyway? All dogs are male even if they’re female, and pencil erasers are also male because why not?
Yeah. Strange.
Benny Boy is supervising. 🐕🦴
Woodie said:
Benny Boy is supervising. 🐕🦴
Taking a dim view of it, by the look.
Woodie said:
Benny Boy is supervising. 🐕🦴
Did he catch a wallaby? (joking) That marrowbone looks very tasty
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Woodie said:
Tis a major operation.
So who pays for all of this?
Twas an act of God, He should pay for it.
The SES is paying. It was beyond their “certification level” in both equipment and skill. It is a “make safe” operation.
Peak Warming Man said:
Woodie said:
Tis a major operation.
FMD it’s a wonder they haven’t got the army involved.
CHINA would have fixed this already
Beautiful doggo though. Jellybean is getting some salt-and-pepper fur, making her look very distinguished. Oh! It’s her birthday today! 🥳🥳🥳🥳 Let’s see… I think she’s 7.
Divine Angel said:
Woodie said:
Benny Boy is supervising. 🐕🦴
Did he catch a wallaby? (joking) That marrowbone looks very tasty
The bone would be about 2 weeks old now.
Divine Angel said:
Beautiful doggo though. Jellybean is getting some salt-and-pepper fur, making her look very distinguished. Oh! It’s her birthday today! 🥳🥳🥳🥳 Let’s see… I think she’s 7.
Nick knack paddy wack, give your dog a bone!!!
Woodie said:
Benny Boy is supervising. 🐕🦴
You’ve got a dead dinosaur on the property somewhere,
Here’s the same scene in various examples generated by AI:
“Trucks, tracked vehicles and arborists removing a fallen tree from the shed roof at Woodie’s country property, while his black dog supervises.”
What the dickens is going on in that second pic?
Divine Angel said:
What the dickens is going on in that second pic?
Someone forgot to say, “Pivot! pivot!”
buffy said:
When London Bridge (on the Great Ocean Road) fell downI remember this. They are quite right – no-one believed it had happened.
Thanks for that. Interesting article.
I had forgotten about it, but as I was working in Turkey at the time, I hope I can be forgiven for that.
one for Bill
shadow banPRONUNCIATION:
(SHAD-oh ban)
MEANING:
verb tr.: To block or restrict someone without their being aware of it.
noun: The practice of doing so or an instance of it.
ETYMOLOGY:
From shadow, from Old English sceadu (shade) + ban, from bannan (to proclaim). Earliest documented use: 2007.
NOTES:
In a shadow ban, the user keeps speaking. Their comments appear to post normally, but reach few or no others. It’s a way to deal with spammers and trolls without prompting retaliation or martyrdom.
USAGE:
“Some observers say that Algeria has enacted a shadow ban on French wheat — as of Jan, a single shipment had entered the country in the past year, compared with the usual millions of tons.”
Lauren Collins; Schmear Campaign; The New Yorker; Jun 9, 2025.
Bubblecar said:
According to the scales, I’ve lost 3kgs in the last week. Seems excessive.
Bloody careless if you ask me.
The Rev Dodgson said:
Bubblecar said:
According to the scales, I’ve lost 3kgs in the last week. Seems excessive.
Bloody careless if you ask me.
Do you remember where you last saw it?
The Rev Dodgson said:
buffy said:
When London Bridge (on the Great Ocean Road) fell downI remember this. They are quite right – no-one believed it had happened.
Thanks for that. Interesting article.
I had forgotten about it, but as I was working in Turkey at the time, I hope I can be forgiven for that.
Good story and a rather convoluted rescue but successful in the end.
The Rev Dodgson said:
buffy said:
When London Bridge (on the Great Ocean Road) fell downI remember this. They are quite right – no-one believed it had happened.
Thanks for that. Interesting article.
I had forgotten about it, but as I was working in Turkey at the time, I hope I can be forgiven for that.
Gosh was it that long ago?
The Rev Dodgson said:
buffy said:
When London Bridge (on the Great Ocean Road) fell down
I remember this. They are quite right – no-one believed it had happened.
Thanks for that. Interesting article.
I had forgotten about it, but as I was working in Turkey at the time, I hope I can be forgiven for that.
and this
Kelli actually said, ‘do you think this is going to fall down?’ and I said, ‘don’t be so stupid, it’s been up here for thousands of years’,” David recalled.
SCIENCE
Jellybean when we first got her, and now the distinguished Lady Scruffington.
SCIENCE said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
buffy said:
When London Bridge (on the Great Ocean Road) fell down
I remember this. They are quite right – no-one believed it had happened.
Thanks for that. Interesting article.
I had forgotten about it, but as I was working in Turkey at the time, I hope I can be forgiven for that.
and this
Kelli actually said, ‘do you think this is going to fall down?’ and I said, ‘don’t be so stupid, it’s been up here for thousands of years’,” David recalled.
SCIENCE
What he should have said was yes, it has been falliing down for thoousands of years and we should get out of here.
Divine Angel said:
Jellybean when we first got her, and now the distinguished Lady Scruffington.
The bearded lady.
Divine Angel said:
Jellybean when we first got her, and now the distinguished Lady Scruffington.
She got lucky.
Divine Angel said:
Jellybean when we first got her, and now the distinguished Lady Scruffington.
Our Lord Scruffington looks quite similar, but he will be having a haircut tomorrow.
I don’t think I’m ready for driving 😢 turning left was ok, but turning right was tricky. I did a couple of u-turns which really put some strain on my arm. Also moving the gear stick was difficult, gripping while pushing/pulling proved a little too much. Sigh
Was weird being behind the wheel after 13 weeks though.
Divine Angel said:
I don’t think I’m ready for driving 😢 turning left was ok, but turning right was tricky. I did a couple of u-turns which really put some strain on my arm. Also moving the gear stick was difficult, gripping while pushing/pulling proved a little too much. Sigh
Was weird being behind the wheel after 13 weeks though.
we heard there are some spanking new electric vehicles with autonomous driving capabilities
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:
I don’t think I’m ready for driving 😢 turning left was ok, but turning right was tricky. I did a couple of u-turns which really put some strain on my arm. Also moving the gear stick was difficult, gripping while pushing/pulling proved a little too much. Sigh
Was weird being behind the wheel after 13 weeks though.
we heard there are some spanking new electric vehicles with autonomous driving capabilities
I doubt workcover will pay for that
Divine Angel said:
Jellybean when we first got her, and now the distinguished Lady Scruffington.
:)
wait oh so it’s possible to put reflective blinds up inside by yourself oh wow
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-15/apartment-dwellers-swelter-in-summer/106228954
and if all that photon energy is a problem is it possible to solar powerise further cooling devices oh damn
Divine Angel said:
Jellybean when we first got her, and now the distinguished Lady Scruffington.
If she had a neatly trimmed companion, you could call them “Wirebrush & Dettol”.
SCIENCE said:
wait oh so it’s possible to put reflective blinds up inside by yourself oh wow
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-15/apartment-dwellers-swelter-in-summer/106228954
and if all that photon energy is a problem is it possible to solar powerise further cooling devices oh damn
“We didn’t realise Canberra gets hot”
Talking about chaotic hair, I’d better blow-dry my overgrown mane before setting forth unto the village shops.
Divine Angel said:
I don’t think I’m ready for driving 😢 turning left was ok, but turning right was tricky. I did a couple of u-turns which really put some strain on my arm. Also moving the gear stick was difficult, gripping while pushing/pulling proved a little too much. SighWas weird being behind the wheel after 13 weeks though.
Bummer.
:(
Bubblecar said:
Talking about chaotic hair, I’d better blow-dry my overgrown mane before setting forth unto the village shops.
Damn I forgot to tell the forum I had a haircut yesterday.
Now it’s old news, damn.
Hello
Woodie said:
Tis a major operation.
I like the lunar lander on the right.
Divine Angel said:
Jellybean when we first got her, and now the distinguished Lady Scruffington.
What a cutie-pertutie in the first pic!
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
Jellybean when we first got her, and now the distinguished Lady Scruffington.
What a cutie-pertutie in the first pic!
Pfft, ageist.
Divine Angel said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
Jellybean when we first got her, and now the distinguished Lady Scruffington.
What a cutie-pertutie in the first pic!
Pfft, ageist.
I’m not a dog person. You have to take the little encourage I can fathom.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
Witty Rejoinder said:What a cutie-pertutie in the first pic!
Pfft, ageist.
I’m not a dog person. You have to take the little encourage I can fathom.
I’ll try to dig up a pic of the cat but he’s not nearly as adorabubble as my widdle scruffy puppykins
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
Witty Rejoinder said:What a cutie-pertutie in the first pic!
Pfft, ageist.
I’m not a dog person. You have to take the little encourage I can fathom.
I assumed you were fully human
Cymek said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:Pfft, ageist.
I’m not a dog person. You have to take the little encourage I can fathom.
I assumed you were fully human
LOL
Cymek said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:Pfft, ageist.
I’m not a dog person. You have to take the little encourage I can fathom.
I assumed you were fully human
:)
Divine Angel said:
Cymek said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
I’m not a dog person. You have to take the little encourage I can fathom.
I assumed you were fully human
LOL
wait until the full moon and then we’ll see who’s howling
with laughter
Woodie said:
Divine Angel said:
Woodie said:
Benny Boy is supervising. 🐕🦴
Did he catch a wallaby? (joking) That marrowbone looks very tasty
The bone would be about 2 weeks old now.
How many times has it been buried and dug up to see if it’s ready yet?
Peak Warming Man said:
Woodie said:
Benny Boy is supervising. 🐕🦴
You’ve got a dead dinosaur on the property somewhere,
Well, there were originally 4 people in the tree gang…
SCIENCE said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
buffy said:
When London Bridge (on the Great Ocean Road) fell down
I remember this. They are quite right – no-one believed it had happened.
Thanks for that. Interesting article.
I had forgotten about it, but as I was working in Turkey at the time, I hope I can be forgiven for that.
and this
Kelli actually said, ‘do you think this is going to fall down?’ and I said, ‘don’t be so stupid, it’s been up here for thousands of years’,” David recalled.
SCIENCE
And Mr buffy has just reminded me that a few months prior (May 1989) a helicopter crashed into London Bridge. Here is the report on the crash
Morning
Tau.Neutrino said:
Morning
Afternoon.
Tau.Neutrino said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
Morning
Afternoon.
Morning.
BACK with a pastie for lunch and Mr Tunks’s wages.
We are seeing how plastic is becoming a huge problem.
There could be another similar health threat.
20 percent cotton and 80 percent polyester clothing.
Cheap clothing that rubs and the polyester fibres break free and float around in the air.
I wonder how many ppm the polyester fibres contribute?
Walkies friend’s birthday is next week, so the school mums friend group organised a surprise paragliding for her. It’s something she’s always wanted to do.
Everything in the booking process said “surprise birthday present”. Obviously there are health and safety rules so her details had to be supplied… and the company has sent all the details to her, not the person who booked it.
Surprise ruined 😤
Divine Angel said:
Walkies friend’s birthday is next week, so the school mums friend group organised a surprise paragliding for her. It’s something she’s always wanted to do.Everything in the booking process said “surprise birthday present”. Obviously there are health and safety rules so her details had to be supplied… and the company has sent all the details to her, not the person who booked it.
Surprise ruined 😤
Ah well, gives her plenty of time to see sense and cancel it.
Divine Angel said:
Walkies friend’s birthday is next week, so the school mums friend group organised a surprise paragliding for her. It’s something she’s always wanted to do.Everything in the booking process said “surprise birthday present”. Obviously there are health and safety rules so her details had to be supplied… and the company has sent all the details to her, not the person who booked it.
Surprise ruined 😤
Bummer.
:(
buffy said:
SCIENCE said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Thanks for that. Interesting article.
I had forgotten about it, but as I was working in Turkey at the time, I hope I can be forgiven for that.
and this
Kelli actually said, ‘do you think this is going to fall down?’ and I said, ‘don’t be so stupid, it’s been up here for thousands of years’,” David recalled.
SCIENCE
And Mr buffy has just reminded me that a few months prior (May 1989) a helicopter crashed into London Bridge. Here is the report on the crash
thanks
Do we reckon the incident destabilised the structure and accelerated those thousands of years of falling¿
Efforts are being made to revegetate the western isle in the Hyde Park billabong.
dv said:
Efforts are being made to revegetate the western isle in the Hyde Park billabong.
Get rid of the bin chickens.
I’ve seen a lot of trees on similar little islands in lakes and dams around here killed by the weight, the heat, and the effects on soil of the droppings of swarms of ibis roosting in them.
captain_spalding said:
dv said:
Efforts are being made to revegetate the western isle in the Hyde Park billabong.
Get rid of the bin chickens.
I’ve seen a lot of trees on similar little islands in lakes and dams around here killed by the weight, the heat, and the effects on soil of the droppings of swarms of ibis roosting in them.
The ibises are very much a permanent fixture at Hyde Park and I think they are nice.
The vegetation was removed because of polyphagous shotborer, not ibis dropping.
dv said:
captain_spalding said:
dv said:
Efforts are being made to revegetate the western isle in the Hyde Park billabong.
Get rid of the bin chickens.
I’ve seen a lot of trees on similar little islands in lakes and dams around here killed by the weight, the heat, and the effects on soil of the droppings of swarms of ibis roosting in them.
The ibises are very much a permanent fixture at Hyde Park and I think they are nice.
The vegetation was removed because of polyphagous shotborer, not ibis dropping.
A different story altogether, then.
But both can be destructive to trees.
A beachside shack has come up for sale nearby. Anyone got some spare cash, I could house-sit for you.
https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-eagle+bay-149728264
Kingy said:
A beachside shack has come up for sale nearby. Anyone got some spare cash, I could house-sit for you.https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-eagle+bay-149728264
Too many levels for me. For access, I need a single level. So sorry, I’m not purchasing it as a holiday home.
Michael V said:
Kingy said:
A beachside shack has come up for sale nearby. Anyone got some spare cash, I could house-sit for you.https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-eagle+bay-149728264
Too many levels for me. For access, I need a single level. So sorry, I’m not purchasing it as a holiday home.
It’s probably got an elevator.
Look who’s back
Spiny Norman said:
Michael V said:
Kingy said:
A beachside shack has come up for sale nearby. Anyone got some spare cash, I could house-sit for you.https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-eagle+bay-149728264
Too many levels for me. For access, I need a single level. So sorry, I’m not purchasing it as a holiday home.
It’s probably got an elevator.
Oh well. I probably should reconsider instead of jumping to conclusions.
Kingy said:
A beachside shack has come up for sale nearby. Anyone got some spare cash, I could house-sit for you.https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-eagle+bay-149728264
Nice little holiday hut, but I really don’t like the idea of suspending a swimming pool directly over the main entrance.
Divine Angel said:
Look who’s back
Those crazy advertising execs!
The Rev Dodgson said:
Kingy said:
A beachside shack has come up for sale nearby. Anyone got some spare cash, I could house-sit for you.
https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-eagle+bay-149728264
Nice little holiday hut, but I really don’t like the idea of suspending a swimming pool directly over the main entrance.
nah that’s only the main pedestrian entrance
The Rev Dodgson said:
Kingy said:
A beachside shack has come up for sale nearby. Anyone got some spare cash, I could house-sit for you.https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-eagle+bay-149728264
Nice little holiday hut, but I really don’t like the idea of suspending a swimming pool directly over the main entrance.
The Rev Dodgson said:
Kingy said:
A beachside shack has come up for sale nearby. Anyone got some spare cash, I could house-sit for you.https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-eagle+bay-149728264
Nice little holiday hut, but I really don’t like the idea of suspending a swimming pool directly over the main entrance.
Don’t trust concrete? Or don’t trust engineers’ calculations?
Speaking of concrete, I saw this article:
https://newatlas.com/materials/lithium-mining-waste-concrete/
“Engineers from Flinders University found that DβS exhibits pozzolanic properties, which means it reacts chemically to enhance the strength and durability of concrete by making it less permeable and also resistant to corrosion. Their study revealed when used as a binding agent in producing concrete, DβS can significantly improve mechanical performance and long-term resilience.”
DβS = delithiated β-spodumene. (spodumene is a mineral that can contain lithium)any of yous know that this is about
apparently the defenders are wasp like colouration and 5 cm long
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Kingy said:
A beachside shack has come up for sale nearby. Anyone got some spare cash, I could house-sit for you.https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-eagle+bay-149728264
Nice little holiday hut, but I really don’t like the idea of suspending a swimming pool directly over the main entrance.
Don’t trust concrete? Or don’t trust engineers’ calculations?
Speaking of concrete, I saw this article:
https://newatlas.com/materials/lithium-mining-waste-concrete/
“Engineers from Flinders University found that DβS exhibits pozzolanic properties, which means it reacts chemically to enhance the strength and durability of concrete by making it less permeable and also resistant to corrosion. Their study revealed when used as a binding agent in producing concrete, DβS can significantly improve mechanical performance and long-term resilience.”
DβS = delithiated β-spodumene. (spodumene is a mineral that can contain lithium)
Nice.
SCIENCE said:
any of yous know that this is about
apparently the defenders are wasp like colouration and 5 cm long
Looks like some form of mud-wasp nest. cf:
https://ausemade.com.au/flora-fauna/fauna/insects/wasps/australian-mud-nest-wasps/
Michael V said:
SCIENCE said:
any of yous know that this is about
apparently the defenders are wasp like colouration and 5 cm long
Looks like some form of mud-wasp nest. cf:
https://ausemade.com.au/flora-fauna/fauna/insects/wasps/australian-mud-nest-wasps/
hmm thanks should we tell our older relatives there to move them along or will they be unlikely to get attacked
Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the Adelaide Botanic Garden for a chance to look at and get a whiff of the rare bloom of a corpse flower.
But it is actually just one of five of the stinky flowers to bloom this summer as part of a program run by the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium of South Australia which started 20 years ago.
The corpse flower gets its name because it smells like rotting animal carcass to attract pollinating insects like bees and flies.
…While the individual 1.7-metre-tall plant dubbed “Smellanie” has been moved from the Adelaide Hills to the Bicentennial Conservatory in Adelaide’s CBD, Mr Coulter said it was one of five to go into flower this summer.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-15/corpse-flower-at-adelaide-botanic-garden/106231108
Neophyte said:
Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the Adelaide Botanic Garden for a chance to look at and get a whiff of the rare bloom of a corpse flower.But it is actually just one of five of the stinky flowers to bloom this summer as part of a program run by the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium of South Australia which started 20 years ago.
The corpse flower gets its name because it smells like rotting animal carcass to attract pollinating insects like bees and flies.
…While the individual 1.7-metre-tall plant dubbed “Smellanie” has been moved from the Adelaide Hills to the Bicentennial Conservatory in Adelaide’s CBD, Mr Coulter said it was one of five to go into flower this summer.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-15/corpse-flower-at-adelaide-botanic-garden/106231108
Divine Angel said:
Neophyte said:
Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the Adelaide Botanic Garden for a chance to look at and get a whiff of the rare bloom of a corpse flower.But it is actually just one of five of the stinky flowers to bloom this summer as part of a program run by the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium of South Australia which started 20 years ago.
The corpse flower gets its name because it smells like rotting animal carcass to attract pollinating insects like bees and flies.
…While the individual 1.7-metre-tall plant dubbed “Smellanie” has been moved from the Adelaide Hills to the Bicentennial Conservatory in Adelaide’s CBD, Mr Coulter said it was one of five to go into flower this summer.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-15/corpse-flower-at-adelaide-botanic-garden/106231108
I don’t understand why people would flock to smell something that smells like a rotting corpse.
Because it’s a flower.
Divine Angel said:
Neophyte said:
Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the Adelaide Botanic Garden for a chance to look at and get a whiff of the rare bloom of a corpse flower.But it is actually just one of five of the stinky flowers to bloom this summer as part of a program run by the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium of South Australia which started 20 years ago.
The corpse flower gets its name because it smells like rotting animal carcass to attract pollinating insects like bees and flies.
…While the individual 1.7-metre-tall plant dubbed “Smellanie” has been moved from the Adelaide Hills to the Bicentennial Conservatory in Adelaide’s CBD, Mr Coulter said it was one of five to go into flower this summer.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-15/corpse-flower-at-adelaide-botanic-garden/106231108
I don’t understand why people would flock to smell something that smells like a rotting corpse.
Yeah, if you want to see the bloom, then check out pictures. As for the smell, I’m not sure it adds to the experience, so I’d give it a miss…
exactly, truffles stink, why would people pay top dollar for something that smells like shit
Divine Angel said:
Neophyte said:
Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the Adelaide Botanic Garden for a chance to look at and get a whiff of the rare bloom of a corpse flower.But it is actually just one of five of the stinky flowers to bloom this summer as part of a program run by the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium of South Australia which started 20 years ago.
The corpse flower gets its name because it smells like rotting animal carcass to attract pollinating insects like bees and flies.
…While the individual 1.7-metre-tall plant dubbed “Smellanie” has been moved from the Adelaide Hills to the Bicentennial Conservatory in Adelaide’s CBD, Mr Coulter said it was one of five to go into flower this summer.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-15/corpse-flower-at-adelaide-botanic-garden/106231108
I don’t understand why people would flock to smell something that smells like a rotting corpse.
MAGA rallies are very popular.
Mr Tunks is now doing the front garden, and debris is hitting the pooter room window.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
Neophyte said:
Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the Adelaide Botanic Garden for a chance to look at and get a whiff of the rare bloom of a corpse flower.
But it is actually just one of five of the stinky flowers to bloom this summer as part of a program run by the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium of South Australia which started 20 years ago.
The corpse flower gets its name because it smells like rotting animal carcass to attract pollinating insects like bees and flies.
…While the individual 1.7-metre-tall plant dubbed “Smellanie” has been moved from the Adelaide Hills to the Bicentennial Conservatory in Adelaide’s CBD, Mr Coulter said it was one of five to go into flower this summer.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-15/corpse-flower-at-adelaide-botanic-garden/106231108
I don’t understand why people would flock to smell something that smells like a rotting corpse.MAGA rallies are very popular.
^
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Kingy said:
A beachside shack has come up for sale nearby. Anyone got some spare cash, I could house-sit for you.https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-eagle+bay-149728264
Nice little holiday hut, but I really don’t like the idea of suspending a swimming pool directly over the main entrance.
Don’t trust concrete? Or don’t trust engineers’ calculations?
Speaking of concrete, I saw this article:
https://newatlas.com/materials/lithium-mining-waste-concrete/
“Engineers from Flinders University found that DβS exhibits pozzolanic properties, which means it reacts chemically to enhance the strength and durability of concrete by making it less permeable and also resistant to corrosion. Their study revealed when used as a binding agent in producing concrete, DβS can significantly improve mechanical performance and long-term resilience.”
DβS = delithiated β-spodumene. (spodumene is a mineral that can contain lithium)
I just know the definition of engineering:
“Engineering is the art of molding materials we do not wholly understand, into shapes we cannot precisely analyze so as to withstand forces we cannot properly assess, in such a way that the public has no reason to suspect the extent of our ignorance.”
The DβS is interesting. Lots of work on alternatives to cement and emissions reducing admixtures these days :).
Email from Coles, only one substitution: Lemon Burst dishwashing liquid instead of Red Apple.
Cars washed out into the ocean, great ocean road, Vic.
Locals spoke of a wall of water.
Tau.Neutrino said:
Cars washed out into the ocean, great ocean road, Vic.Locals spoke of a wall of water.
Moses is not happy
Mr Tunks has finished and been paid.
Now waiting for the Coles truck.
Bubblecar said:
Mr Tunks has finished and been paid.Now waiting for the Coles truck.
Do you pay on delivery or when you order.
Peak Warming Man said:
Bubblecar said:
Mr Tunks has finished and been paid.Now waiting for the Coles truck.
Do you pay on delivery or when you order.
When you order you give your payment details (bank or PayPal etc) and they extract the money when they’ve put your order together and priced it.
Some of the prices are only approximate until they’ve weighed stuff etc.
Peak Warming Man said:
Bubblecar said:
Mr Tunks has finished and been paid.Now waiting for the Coles truck.
Do you pay on delivery or when you order.
Order.
We were hanging for some junk food this morning so I checked the delivery times for Coles and they had an option for 47 minutes! So I grabbed that and the food arrived in just over half an hour after I ordered it.
Bubblecar said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Bubblecar said:
Mr Tunks has finished and been paid.Now waiting for the Coles truck.
Do you pay on delivery or when you order.
When you order you give your payment details (bank or PayPal etc) and they extract the money when they’ve put your order together and priced it.
Some of the prices are only approximate until they’ve weighed stuff etc.
Ah, I see.
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:Nice little holiday hut, but I really don’t like the idea of suspending a swimming pool directly over the main entrance.
Don’t trust concrete? Or don’t trust engineers’ calculations?
Speaking of concrete, I saw this article:
https://newatlas.com/materials/lithium-mining-waste-concrete/
“Engineers from Flinders University found that DβS exhibits pozzolanic properties, which means it reacts chemically to enhance the strength and durability of concrete by making it less permeable and also resistant to corrosion. Their study revealed when used as a binding agent in producing concrete, DβS can significantly improve mechanical performance and long-term resilience.”
DβS = delithiated β-spodumene. (spodumene is a mineral that can contain lithium)I just know the definition of engineering:
“Engineering is the art of molding materials we do not wholly understand, into shapes we cannot precisely analyze so as to withstand forces we cannot properly assess, in such a way that the public has no reason to suspect the extent of our ignorance.”
The DβS is interesting. Lots of work on alternatives to cement and emissions reducing admixtures these days :).
LOLOL
:)
We went the old fashioned route and did the grocery shopping ourselves.
Tau.Neutrino said:
Cars washed out into the ocean, great ocean road, Vic.Locals spoke of a wall of water.
Gosh. More info?
Their quoted delivery hour (3:50 – 4:50) has now expired…
Bubblecar said:
Their quoted delivery hour (3:50 – 4:50) has now expired…
Maybe their van was caught in a wall of water on a scenic ocean road.
Michael V said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
Cars washed out into the ocean, great ocean road, Vic.Locals spoke of a wall of water.
Gosh. More info?
Michael V said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
Cars washed out into the ocean, great ocean road, Vic.Locals spoke of a wall of water.
Gosh. More info?
Camping ground right on the ocean with a creek from a tall valley which received a month’s worth of rain today.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-15/wye-river-great-ocean-road-emergency-warning-flooding-rainfall/106232658
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
Their quoted delivery hour (3:50 – 4:50) has now expired…
Maybe their van was caught in a wall of water on a scenic ocean road.
There are no scenic ocean roads between here and Launceston. So they might have broken down or run out of petrol.
More likely it was just over-optimistic scheduling by the Fat Controller or whoever.
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
Their quoted delivery hour (3:50 – 4:50) has now expired…
Maybe their van was caught in a wall of water on a scenic ocean road.
There are no scenic ocean roads between here and Launceston. So they might have broken down or run out of petrol.
More likely it was just over-optimistic scheduling by the Fat Controller or whoever.
caught in traffic.
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
Their quoted delivery hour (3:50 – 4:50) has now expired…
Maybe their van was caught in a wall of water on a scenic ocean road.
There are no scenic ocean roads between here and Launceston. So they might have broken down or run out of petrol.
More likely it was just over-optimistic scheduling by the Fat Controller or whoever.
paces up and down
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:Don’t trust concrete? Or don’t trust engineers’ calculations?
Speaking of concrete, I saw this article:
https://newatlas.com/materials/lithium-mining-waste-concrete/
“Engineers from Flinders University found that DβS exhibits pozzolanic properties, which means it reacts chemically to enhance the strength and durability of concrete by making it less permeable and also resistant to corrosion. Their study revealed when used as a binding agent in producing concrete, DβS can significantly improve mechanical performance and long-term resilience.”
DβS = delithiated β-spodumene. (spodumene is a mineral that can contain lithium)I just know the definition of engineering:
“Engineering is the art of molding materials we do not wholly understand, into shapes we cannot precisely analyze so as to withstand forces we cannot properly assess, in such a way that the public has no reason to suspect the extent of our ignorance.”
The DβS is interesting. Lots of work on alternatives to cement and emissions reducing admixtures these days :).
LOLOL
:)
That definition is actually pretty well known and widely used, at least in structural engineering circles.
In short:
The Adelaide Festival Corporation has apologised to author Randa Abdel-Fattah and says she will be invited to speak at its next event in 2027.
This year’s Writers’ Week was cancelled after more than 180 authors and participants withdrew from the event.
What’s next?
In a social media post, Randa Abdel-Fattah has said she accepted the apology and would consider the invitation to participate in 2027 “at the appropriate time”.
Unless there’s another mass shooting targeting Jews, of course.
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
Cars washed out into the ocean, great ocean road, Vic.Locals spoke of a wall of water.
Gosh. More info?
Well, the “rain” we’ve had here didn’t even affect me getting the washing dry. Maybe later.
Divine Angel said:
In short:
The Adelaide Festival Corporation has apologised to author Randa Abdel-Fattah and says she will be invited to speak at its next event in 2027.
This year’s Writers’ Week was cancelled after more than 180 authors and participants withdrew from the event.
What’s next?
In a social media post, Randa Abdel-Fattah has said she accepted the apology and would consider the invitation to participate in 2027 “at the appropriate time”.Unless there’s another mass shooting targeting Jews, of course.
Well, they shouldn’t have promised an invite. Just promised to be considered for an invite…
Coles truck has arrived. Name: Christa.
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
Cars washed out into the ocean, great ocean road, Vic.Locals spoke of a wall of water.
Gosh. More info?
Ta.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Michael V said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
Cars washed out into the ocean, great ocean road, Vic.Locals spoke of a wall of water.
Gosh. More info?
Camping ground right on the ocean with a creek from a tall valley which received a month’s worth of rain today.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-15/wye-river-great-ocean-road-emergency-warning-flooding-rainfall/106232658
Ta.
furious said:
Divine Angel said:
In short:
The Adelaide Festival Corporation has apologised to author Randa Abdel-Fattah and says she will be invited to speak at its next event in 2027.
This year’s Writers’ Week was cancelled after more than 180 authors and participants withdrew from the event.
What’s next?
In a social media post, Randa Abdel-Fattah has said she accepted the apology and would consider the invitation to participate in 2027 “at the appropriate time”.Unless there’s another mass shooting targeting Jews, of course.
Well, they shouldn’t have promised an invite. Just promised to be considered for an invite…
what if CHINA genocides another 10 million muslims
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:I just know the definition of engineering:
“Engineering is the art of molding materials we do not wholly understand, into shapes we cannot precisely analyze so as to withstand forces we cannot properly assess, in such a way that the public has no reason to suspect the extent of our ignorance.”
The DβS is interesting. Lots of work on alternatives to cement and emissions reducing admixtures these days :).
LOLOL
:)
That definition is actually pretty well known and widely used, at least in structural engineering circles.
Still funny though.
:)
SCIENCE said:
Michael V said:
SCIENCE said:
any of yous know that this is about
apparently the defenders are wasp like colouration and 5 cm long
Looks like some form of mud-wasp nest. cf:
https://ausemade.com.au/flora-fauna/fauna/insects/wasps/australian-mud-nest-wasps/
hmm thanks should we tell our older relatives there to move them along or will they be unlikely to get attacked
I really don’t know. I’ve given up trying to chase them away. They build their nests. Eventually I get around to removing them, usually after the young have hatched.
Michael V said:
SCIENCE said:Michael V said:
Looks like some form of mud-wasp nest. cf:
https://ausemade.com.au/flora-fauna/fauna/insects/wasps/australian-mud-nest-wasps/
hmm thanks should we tell our older relatives there to move them along or will they be unlikely to get attacked
I really don’t know. I’ve given up trying to chase them away. They build their nests. Eventually I get around to removing them, usually after the young have hatched.
They rtend to come back each year to where they hatched the year before. or something to that effect.
In his memoir, which I take with truckloads of salt, Eddie Fisher claims he was due to meet with President Kennedy to change the national anthem. Except Kennedy died the week before that meeting was to have taken place.
Anyhoo, I asked google and it gave this response. That last paragraph 😂
SCIENCE said:
Michael V said:
SCIENCE said:
any of yous know that this is about
apparently the defenders are wasp like colouration and 5 cm long
Looks like some form of mud-wasp nest. cf:
https://ausemade.com.au/flora-fauna/fauna/insects/wasps/australian-mud-nest-wasps/
hmm thanks should we tell our older relatives there to move them along or will they be unlikely to get attacked
mud daubers are pretty harmless. never been attacked. they will hover in front of you if you get in their route to or from the nest. just move aside to let them pass.
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
SCIENCE said:
hmm thanks should we tell our older relatives there to move them along or will they be unlikely to get attacked
I really don’t know. I’ve given up trying to chase them away. They build their nests. Eventually I get around to removing them, usually after the young have hatched.
They rtend to come back each year to where they hatched the year before. or something to that effect.
yeah if it was our place we’d probably leave it but they want it gone and we wonder how significant the impact on the local ecology will really be, it’s a bit of a leafy suburb
Boris said:
SCIENCE said:Michael V said:
Looks like some form of mud-wasp nest. cf:
https://ausemade.com.au/flora-fauna/fauna/insects/wasps/australian-mud-nest-wasps/
hmm thanks should we tell our older relatives there to move them along or will they be unlikely to get attacked
mud daubers are pretty harmless. never been attacked. they will hover in front of you if you get in their route to or from the nest. just move aside to let them pass.
Boris said:
SCIENCE said:
Michael V said:
Looks like some form of mud-wasp nest. cf:
https://ausemade.com.au/flora-fauna/fauna/insects/wasps/australian-mud-nest-wasps/
hmm thanks should we tell our older relatives there to move them along or will they be unlikely to get attacked
mud daubers are pretty harmless. never been attacked. they will hover in front of you if you get in their route to or from the nest. just move aside to let them pass.
That’s what we thought, but what if you’re standing there for a while, would they get increasingly incensed and go into attack mode or are their ganglia too simple for that¿
Like it’s the same size as these fellas and we didn’t want a murder hornet situation.
SCIENCE said:
Boris said:
SCIENCE said:
hmm thanks should we tell our older relatives there to move them along or will they be unlikely to get attacked
mud daubers are pretty harmless. never been attacked. they will hover in front of you if you get in their route to or from the nest. just move aside to let them pass.
That’s what we thought, but what if you’re standing there for a while, would they get increasingly incensed and go into attack mode or are their ganglia too simple for that¿
Like it’s the same size as these fellas and we didn’t want a murder hornet situation.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-16/an-hornet-deaths/5025072
Boris said:
SCIENCE said:Michael V said:
Looks like some form of mud-wasp nest. cf:
https://ausemade.com.au/flora-fauna/fauna/insects/wasps/australian-mud-nest-wasps/
hmm thanks should we tell our older relatives there to move them along or will they be unlikely to get attacked
mud daubers are pretty harmless. never been attacked. they will hover in front of you if you get in their route to or from the nest. just move aside to let them pass.
Yep.
SCIENCE said:
Boris said:
SCIENCE said:
hmm thanks should we tell our older relatives there to move them along or will they be unlikely to get attacked
mud daubers are pretty harmless. never been attacked. they will hover in front of you if you get in their route to or from the nest. just move aside to let them pass.
That’s what we thought, but what if you’re standing there for a while, would they get increasingly incensed and go into attack mode or are their ganglia too simple for that¿
Like it’s the same size as these fellas and we didn’t want a murder hornet situation.
I don’t think they have attack mode. I have become so friendly with them that I gave them a contract to build me an extra room. coming along nicely.
SCIENCE said:
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
I really don’t know. I’ve given up trying to chase them away. They build their nests. Eventually I get around to removing them, usually after the young have hatched.
They rtend to come back each year to where they hatched the year before. or something to that effect.
yeah if it was our place we’d probably leave it but they want it gone and we wonder how significant the impact on the local ecology will really be, it’s a bit of a leafy suburb
more mud dauber.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/roughbarked/albums/72177720306287820/
I’ll be watching that Moon documentary on SBS On Demand tonight.
roughbarked said:
SCIENCE said:
roughbarked said:
They rtend to come back each year to where they hatched the year before. or something to that effect.
yeah if it was our place we’d probably leave it but they want it gone and we wonder how significant the impact on the local ecology will really be, it’s a bit of a leafy suburb
more mud dauber.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/roughbarked/albums/72177720306287820/
so it’s an engineer
Did the rain in Victoria help the firefighters at all?
SCIENCE said:
roughbarked said:
SCIENCE said:
yeah if it was our place we’d probably leave it but they want it gone and we wonder how significant the impact on the local ecology will really be, it’s a bit of a leafy suburb
more mud dauber.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/roughbarked/albums/72177720306287820/
so it’s an engineer
:)
How would one obtain large amounts of copper legally ?
Even say if you were legally employed to renovate a building you aren’t likely to strip out the copper wire/plumbing,etc
I was thinking verge side collections and removing all the cords from appliance even that though isn’t going to be a lot
I’m not a habitual gamblor, but I do bet on the olympics and things like that once every few years. Sportsbet sent me a $25 voucher so I went to look at what there is to bet on.
captain_spalding said:
Did the rain in Victoria help the firefighters at all?
Not in the Otways, I don’t think. Wye River (where the Big Rain was) is closer to Melbourne than the fires around Gellibrand. Have a look at the VicEmergency map here:
buffy said:
captain_spalding said:
Did the rain in Victoria help the firefighters at all?
Not in the Otways, I don’t think. Wye River (where the Big Rain was) is closer to Melbourne than the fires around Gellibrand. Have a look at the VicEmergency map here:
I don’t know about the other areas in Central and Eastern Vic. There were thunderstorms there though, so possibly not all that helpful.
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
SCIENCE said:hmm thanks should we tell our older relatives there to move them along or will they be unlikely to get attacked
I really don’t know. I’ve given up trying to chase them away. They build their nests. Eventually I get around to removing them, usually after the young have hatched.
They tend to come back each year to where they hatched the year before. or something to that effect.
Not that I have noticed. But then I’m not keeping tabs on them.
Just watched the first episode of “Elementary”. OK, I picked it off iView because Lucy Liu was in it. I didn’t know it was quite old. Enjoyed it. Will watch more.
buffy said:
Just watched the first episode of “Elementary”. OK, I picked it off iView because Lucy Liu was in it. I didn’t know it was quite old. Enjoyed it. Will watch more.
Yes, not bad
A baggage container was sucked into the engine of a Air India Airbus A350 at Delhi Airport today.
Well that’s expensive.
Spiny Norman said:
A baggage container was sucked into the engine of a Air India Airbus A350 at Delhi Airport today.
Well that’s expensive.
I’ll say.
Be a bugger if it comes out of the baggage handler’s pay.
Spiny Norman said:
A baggage container was sucked into the engine of a Air India Airbus A350 at Delhi Airport today.
Well that’s expensive.
Air India?
Probably just hosed it off, and put it back into service.
Spiny Norman said:
A baggage container was sucked into the engine of a Air India Airbus A350 at Delhi Airport today.
Well that’s expensive.
dense fog apparently.
Michael V said:
Spiny Norman said:
A baggage container was sucked into the engine of a Air India Airbus A350 at Delhi Airport today.
Well that’s expensive.
I’ll say.
Be a bugger if it comes out of the baggage handler’s pay.
Something like that would be into the US$million range. The fan blades would have to be removed and inspected for damage by various machines. If new blades are needed then the entire fan assembly has to be balanced again. The damaged composite inlet cylinder would also be a tad pricey no doubt.
captain_spalding said:
Spiny Norman said:
A baggage container was sucked into the engine of a Air India Airbus A350 at Delhi Airport today.
Well that’s expensive.
Air India?
Probably just hosed it off, and put it back into service.
They could use cameras and AI as a layer of safety.
Tau.Neutrino said:
captain_spalding said:
Spiny Norman said:
A baggage container was sucked into the engine of a Air India Airbus A350 at Delhi Airport today.
Well that’s expensive.
Air India?
Probably just hosed it off, and put it back into service.
They could use cameras and AI as a layer of safety.
Nah, just don’t employ dumbfucks.
anyway we take back what we said earlier about it
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 13 degrees at the back door, overcast, and spitting very lightly with rain. We are forecast 25 degrees and becoming windy.
More garden stuff to do today.
Overcast and very humid. Heading for a top,of 31 with a possible storm this arvo.
Dunno what we’re doing today. Let the fates decide.
Divine Angel said:
Overcast and very humid. Heading for a top,of 31 with a possible storm this arvo.Dunno what we’re doing today. Let the fates decide.
Going to get to a slightly cooler 35 today. No storms today.
Found it.
Morning pilgrims, a bit overcast this morning, I’ll probably do a spot of mowing later if it doesn’t rain.
Over.
Surely the question is not Wye river but wye caravan park?
“Thursday 15 January 1662/63
Up and to my office preparing things, by and by we met and sat Mr. Coventry and I till noon, and then I took him to dine with me, I having a wild goose roasted, and a cold chine of beef and a barrel of oysters. We dined alone in my chamber, and then he and I to fit ourselves for horseback, he having brought me a horse; and so to Deptford, the ways being very dirty. There we walked up and down the Yard and Wett Dock, and did our main business, which was to examine the proof of our new way of the call-books, which we think will be of great use. And so to horse again, and I home with his horse, leaving him to go over the fields to Lambeth, his boy at my house taking home his horse.
I vexed, having left my keys in my other pocket in my chamber, and my door is shut, so that I was forced to set my boy in at the window, which done I shifted myself, and so to my office till late, and then home to supper, my mind being troubled about Field’s business and my uncle’s, which the term coming on I must think to follow again. So to prayers and to bed, and much troubled in mind this night in my dreams about my uncle Thomas and his son going to law with us.”
Well they certainly had a good lunch.
Good morning everyone.
Overcast, light breezes, 19.1° C and 99% RH. Forecast is a top of 31° C, and a shower or two, bringing 0-2 mm or rain.
Ham to carve, move stuff back to little fridge from shed fridge, vacuum floors.
I didn’t vacuum floors yesterday, because we had a swarm of flying ants in the kitchen the night before and spiders on the ceiling were disposing of the carcasses – the benches were covered in insect remains, and they continued to rain down after I wiped them. So I had to vacuum the ceiling, which wore me out. (This lack of balance is tiring because of the intense concentration needed to stay upright.) No floor vacuuming got done. It might not get done today either.
Michael V said:
Good morning everyone.Overcast, light breezes, 19.1° C and 99% RH. Forecast is a top of 31° C, and a shower or two, bringing 0-2 mm or rain.
Ham to carve, move stuff back to little fridge from shed fridge, vacuum floors.
I didn’t vacuum floors yesterday, because we had a swarm of flying ants in the kitchen the night before and spiders on the ceiling were disposing of the carcasses – the benches were covered in insect remains, and they continued to rain down after I wiped them. So I had to vacuum the ceiling, which wore me out. (This lack of balance is tiring because of the intense concentration needed to stay upright.) No floor vacuuming got done. It might not get done today either.
It is getting that way for me. Mrs rb isn’t as capable as she used to be and neither am I. May have to employ a cleaner..
Ian said:
Surely the question is not Wye river but wye caravan park?
Wye not?
Breakfasts: done.
Washing up: done.
Bed: made
Carpets and tiles: vacuumed (washed yesterday afternoon)
Washing: done, and hung out.
Good morning.
Michael V said:
Good morning everyone.Overcast, light breezes, 19.1° C and 99% RH. Forecast is a top of 31° C, and a shower or two, bringing 0-2 mm or rain.
Ham to carve, move stuff back to little fridge from shed fridge, vacuum floors.
I didn’t vacuum floors yesterday, because we had a swarm of flying ants in the kitchen the night before and spiders on the ceiling were disposing of the carcasses – the benches were covered in insect remains, and they continued to rain down after I wiped them. So I had to vacuum the ceiling, which wore me out. (This lack of balance is tiring because of the intense concentration needed to stay upright.) No floor vacuuming got done. It might not get done today either.
Eww
Peak Warming Man said:
“Thursday 15 January 1662/63
Up and to my office preparing things, by and by we met and sat Mr. Coventry and I till noon, and then I took him to dine with me, I having a wild goose roasted, and a cold chine of beef and a barrel of oysters. We dined alone in my chamber, and then he and I to fit ourselves for horseback, he having brought me a horse; and so to Deptford, the ways being very dirty. There we walked up and down the Yard and Wett Dock, and did our main business, which was to examine the proof of our new way of the call-books, which we think will be of great use. And so to horse again, and I home with his horse, leaving him to go over the fields to Lambeth, his boy at my house taking home his horse.I vexed, having left my keys in my other pocket in my chamber, and my door is shut, so that I was forced to set my boy in at the window, which done I shifted myself, and so to my office till late, and then home to supper, my mind being troubled about Field’s business and my uncle’s, which the term coming on I must think to follow again. So to prayers and to bed, and much troubled in mind this night in my dreams about my uncle Thomas and his son going to law with us.”
Well they certainly had a good lunch.
I’ll bet the barrel was small-ish though. Not Hogshead- or Tun-sized, I’ll bet.
captain_spalding said:
Breakfasts: done.Washing up: done.
Bed: made
Carpets and tiles: vacuumed (washed yesterday afternoon)
Washing: done, and hung out.
Good morning.
So far this morning I’ve managed to have breakfast and get dressed. Both of those happened in the last hour despite me being up at 6.30am.
Hello
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:
“Thursday 15 January 1662/63
Up and to my office preparing things, by and by we met and sat Mr. Coventry and I till noon, and then I took him to dine with me, I having a wild goose roasted, and a cold chine of beef and a barrel of oysters. We dined alone in my chamber, and then he and I to fit ourselves for horseback, he having brought me a horse; and so to Deptford, the ways being very dirty. There we walked up and down the Yard and Wett Dock, and did our main business, which was to examine the proof of our new way of the call-books, which we think will be of great use. And so to horse again, and I home with his horse, leaving him to go over the fields to Lambeth, his boy at my house taking home his horse.I vexed, having left my keys in my other pocket in my chamber, and my door is shut, so that I was forced to set my boy in at the window, which done I shifted myself, and so to my office till late, and then home to supper, my mind being troubled about Field’s business and my uncle’s, which the term coming on I must think to follow again. So to prayers and to bed, and much troubled in mind this night in my dreams about my uncle Thomas and his son going to law with us.”
Well they certainly had a good lunch.
I’ll bet the barrel was small-ish though. Not Hogshead- or Tun-sized, I’ll bet.
Is this the origin of the saying, ‘more fun than a barrel of oysters’?
captain_spalding said:
Breakfasts: done.Washing up: done.
Bed: made
Carpets and tiles: vacuumed (washed yesterday afternoon)
Washing: done, and hung out.
Good morning.
!!!
I shouldn’t‘ve read that. I’ll need a rest now, and I’ve gotten nothing done.
:(
My iPad updated to a “Liquid Glass” display. Makes everything look the surface of a bubble.
(Why yes, I do have Alice in Wonderland as my background pic)
Michael V said:
captain_spalding said:
Breakfasts: done.Washing up: done.
Bed: made
Carpets and tiles: vacuumed (washed yesterday afternoon)
Washing: done, and hung out.
Good morning.
!!!
I shouldn’t‘ve read that. I’ll need a rest now, and I’ve gotten nothing done.
:(
You have valid medical reasons.
The nearest i could claim to that would be ‘innate laziness’. Of which i have plenty.
captain_spalding said:
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:
“Thursday 15 January 1662/63
Up and to my office preparing things, by and by we met and sat Mr. Coventry and I till noon, and then I took him to dine with me, I having a wild goose roasted, and a cold chine of beef and a barrel of oysters. We dined alone in my chamber, and then he and I to fit ourselves for horseback, he having brought me a horse; and so to Deptford, the ways being very dirty. There we walked up and down the Yard and Wett Dock, and did our main business, which was to examine the proof of our new way of the call-books, which we think will be of great use. And so to horse again, and I home with his horse, leaving him to go over the fields to Lambeth, his boy at my house taking home his horse.I vexed, having left my keys in my other pocket in my chamber, and my door is shut, so that I was forced to set my boy in at the window, which done I shifted myself, and so to my office till late, and then home to supper, my mind being troubled about Field’s business and my uncle’s, which the term coming on I must think to follow again. So to prayers and to bed, and much troubled in mind this night in my dreams about my uncle Thomas and his son going to law with us.”
Well they certainly had a good lunch.
I’ll bet the barrel was small-ish though. Not Hogshead- or Tun-sized, I’ll bet.
Is this the origin of the saying, ‘more fun than a barrel of oysters’?
I’ve not heard that one.
Michael V said:
captain_spalding said:
Michael V said:I’ll bet the barrel was small-ish though. Not Hogshead- or Tun-sized, I’ll bet.
Is this the origin of the saying, ‘more fun than a barrel of oysters’?
I’ve not heard that one.
I’m just hypothesising. :)
captain_spalding said:
Michael V said:
captain_spalding said:Is this the origin of the saying, ‘more fun than a barrel of oysters’?
I’ve not heard that one.
I’m just hypothesising. :)
Ha!
You got me a beauty!
:)
Peak Warming Man said:
Found it.
Morning pilgrims, a bit overcast this morning, I’ll probably do a spot of mowing later if it doesn’t rain.
Over.
I’ve been weeding and spreading eucalyptus mulch. And I went to the bakery for an early morning tea after a couple of hours of work. I et a small slice of Black Forest Cake. It’s not authentic, but it’s nice.
Ian said:
Surely the question is not Wye river but wye caravan park?
I think the caravan park is basically in the riverbed at Wye River, but my memory is a bit hazy. A lot of the parks along the Great Ocean Road are in precarious positions.
Ok ok I’ve put some washing on but it’s so humid I doubt there’ll be much drying.
Also scooped some NPK fertiliser onto the indoor plants and watered.
Divine Angel said:
Ok ok I’ve put some washing on but it’s so humid I doubt there’ll be much drying.Also scooped some NPK fertiliser onto the indoor plants and watered.
You have a cup of tea and a good lie down.
Lol I now get a sleep score
Divine Angel said:
Lol I now get a sleep score
I use something similar and it tracks snoring.
I used to have bad snoring as in it would wake me up and I stop breathing because of sleep apnea.
I tested it again recently and I don’t snore at all anymore.
It just went away
Cymek said:
Divine Angel said:
Lol I now get a sleep score
I use something similar and it tracks snoring.
I used to have bad snoring as in it would wake me up and I stop breathing because of sleep apnea.
I tested it again recently and I don’t snore at all anymore.
It just went away
Mr Mutant has a snore tracker. He gave up using it. He bought an anti-snore pillow yesterday. I told him it’s not the pillow snoring I have an issue with.
Divine Angel said:
Cymek said:
Divine Angel said:
Lol I now get a sleep score
I use something similar and it tracks snoring.
I used to have bad snoring as in it would wake me up and I stop breathing because of sleep apnea.
I tested it again recently and I don’t snore at all anymore.
It just went away
Mr Mutant has a snore tracker. He gave up using it. He bought an anti-snore pillow yesterday. I told him it’s not the pillow snoring I have an issue with.
is that the pillow the partner puts over the face of the snorer?
7/10
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-16/weekly-news-quiz-january-16/106232770
Boris said:
Divine Angel said:
Cymek said:I use something similar and it tracks snoring.
I used to have bad snoring as in it would wake me up and I stop breathing because of sleep apnea.
I tested it again recently and I don’t snore at all anymore.
It just went away
Mr Mutant has a snore tracker. He gave up using it. He bought an anti-snore pillow yesterday. I told him it’s not the pillow snoring I have an issue with.
is that the pillow the partner puts over the face of the snorer?
Aldi currently have a “nap pillow” which one puts over their face for some reason. Apparently it is a different product to the anti-snore pillow.
Divine Angel said:
7/10https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-16/weekly-news-quiz-january-16/106232770
7/10 here as well.
Divine Angel said:
7/10https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-16/weekly-news-quiz-january-16/106232770
5 here
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
7/10https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-16/weekly-news-quiz-january-16/106232770
7/10 here as well.
5/10. I didn’t actually know many of those ones.
Divine Angel said:
7/10https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-16/weekly-news-quiz-january-16/106232770
5/10.
Over.
buffy said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
7/10https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-16/weekly-news-quiz-january-16/106232770
7/10 here as well.
5/10. I didn’t actually know many of those ones.
A very acceptable 3/10, of which I actually knew Question 1 (and one was a pretty obvious guess).
Japanese government and researchers have argued the process is in some ways cleaner than land-based rare earth mining, including that it produces less radioactive by-products.
uh you mean they’re just washed away by the rest of the sea instead of being left in tailings that some fall guy has to deal with
Here’s something to get buffy incensed. Plus the top comment thrown in for good measure.
Science: I searched “do Australian Mud wasps sting”. Turns out they do, but they are generally not aggressive, and generally only sting when threatened. Knocking down the nest may be threatening. I have never been stung by a mud wasp.
I have been attacked by paper wasps, en masse. It was a dreadful experience. Each sting was like a high voltage shock that lasted for quite some time. They dropped me to the ground and still continued to sting. I was about 2 metres from the nest and hadn’t seen it.
slow news day we guess
Sydney Fish Market vendors and visitors are preparing for “teething problems” when the facility opens on Monday.
¡stakeholders of new venture advised that new ventures may have systems and processes that haven’t settled into into smooth routines yet!
Michael V said:
I have been attacked by paper wasps, en masse. It was a dreadful experience. Each sting was like a high voltage shock that lasted for quite some time. They dropped me to the ground and still continued to sting. I was about 2 metres from the nest and hadn’t seen it.
Ouch!!
I’ve been pinged by them as well a few times, fortunately not quite as bad as that though. And yeah, they sting like a bastard for a fair while.
Divine Angel said:
Here’s something to get buffy incensed. Plus the top comment thrown in for good measure.
don’t know about all that but people can be rude and other people can be sensitive and it could be neither either both
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:
Here’s something to get buffy incensed. Plus the top comment thrown in for good measure.
don’t know about all that but people can be rude and other people can be sensitive and it could be neither either both
Well yeah, you laugh at people behind their backs. These people are amateurs.
Michael V said:
Science: I searched “do Australian Mud wasps sting”. Turns out they do, but they are generally not aggressive, and generally only sting when threatened. Knocking down the nest may be threatening. I have never been stung by a mud wasp.
I have been attacked by paper wasps, en masse. It was a dreadful experience. Each sting was like a high voltage shock that lasted for quite some time. They dropped me to the ground and still continued to sting. I was about 2 metres from the nest and hadn’t seen it.
thanks, just looks scary big, last stinging was probably when we were like 10 years old and probably European paper so we generally avoid them
bees only when they’re trapped in our clothes or we got close to a hive
I got one of these to do fiddly bits, it’s pretty gutless but it does the job.
I paid for it with a stack of vouchers I got for Christmas, I thanked her and she said ‘no worries, Uncle Pete’
Hehe.
Wondering why my street is suddenly so busy. There’s a truck rollover on the highway just north of here, causing severe congestion on the main road past my house, which has spilled over into my residential street.
NO! x 10^ googolplex.
Spiny Norman said:
NO! x 10^ googolplex.
So there’s nothing on the GC council website about upcoming plans for that particular piece of real estate. It’s currently owned by Chinese investors who recently applied for an extension on their application til March 2029.
Divine Angel said:
SCIENCE said:Divine Angel said:
Here’s something to get buffy incensed. Plus the top comment thrown in for good measure.
don’t know about all that but people can be rude and other people can be sensitive and it could be neither either both
Well yeah, you laugh at people behind their backs. These people are amateurs.
But the GC mayor, a known Trump arse-kisser, might veto those Chinese blokes in favour of Trump because you know, corruption exists.
Michael V said:
Science: I searched “do Australian Mud wasps sting”. Turns out they do, but they are generally not aggressive, and generally only sting when threatened. Knocking down the nest may be threatening. I have never been stung by a mud wasp.I have been attacked by paper wasps, en masse. It was a dreadful experience. Each sting was like a high voltage shock that lasted for quite some time. They dropped me to the ground and still continued to sting. I was about 2 metres from the nest and hadn’t seen it.
Same here.. used to working near mud wasps all through summer. Getting big.. about 35 mm… ones coming into the house nearly every day.
Paper wasps.. I reckon they attack when you’re within about 400 mm. I’ve had couple of those pile ons.. about a dozen have a go.. nasty.
Ian said:
Michael V said:
Science: I searched “do Australian Mud wasps sting”. Turns out they do, but they are generally not aggressive, and generally only sting when threatened. Knocking down the nest may be threatening. I have never been stung by a mud wasp.I have been attacked by paper wasps, en masse. It was a dreadful experience. Each sting was like a high voltage shock that lasted for quite some time. They dropped me to the ground and still continued to sting. I was about 2 metres from the nest and hadn’t seen it.
Same here.. used to working near mud wasps all through summer. Getting big.. about 35 mm… ones coming into the house nearly every day.
Divine Angel said:
But the GC mayor, a known Trump arse-kisser, might veto those Chinese blokes in favour of Trump because you know, corruption exists.
I’ll have you know that Tom Tate does not play favourites.
Without regard to nationality, race, colour, creed, Tom exerts his influence solely for the benefit of whoever ponies up the biggest backhander.
captain_spalding said:
Divine Angel said:
But the GC mayor, a known Trump arse-kisser, might veto those Chinese blokes in favour of Trump because you know, corruption exists.
I’ll have you know that Tom Tate does not play favourites.
Without regard to nationality, race, colour, creed, Tom exerts his influence solely for the benefit of whoever ponies up the biggest backhander.
Is that like a rear entry ?
Ian said:
Michael V said:
Science: I searched “do Australian Mud wasps sting”. Turns out they do, but they are generally not aggressive, and generally only sting when threatened. Knocking down the nest may be threatening. I have never been stung by a mud wasp.I have been attacked by paper wasps, en masse. It was a dreadful experience. Each sting was like a high voltage shock that lasted for quite some time. They dropped me to the ground and still continued to sting. I was about 2 metres from the nest and hadn’t seen it.
Same here.. used to working near mud wasps all through summer. Getting big.. about 35 mm… ones coming into the house nearly every day.
Paper wasps.. I reckon they attack when you’re within about 400 mm. I’ve had couple of those pile ons.. about a dozen have a go.. nasty.
The European wasp (round nest) sting is the worst for me, excoriatingly painful.
Tau.Neutrino said:
captain_spalding said:
Divine Angel said:
But the GC mayor, a known Trump arse-kisser, might veto those Chinese blokes in favour of Trump because you know, corruption exists.
I’ll have you know that Tom Tate does not play favourites.
Without regard to nationality, race, colour, creed, Tom exerts his influence solely for the benefit of whoever ponies up the biggest backhander.
Is that like a rear entry ?
It is, if you pay him enough.
Peak Warming Man said:
Ian said:
Michael V said:
Science: I searched “do Australian Mud wasps sting”. Turns out they do, but they are generally not aggressive, and generally only sting when threatened. Knocking down the nest may be threatening. I have never been stung by a mud wasp.I have been attacked by paper wasps, en masse. It was a dreadful experience. Each sting was like a high voltage shock that lasted for quite some time. They dropped me to the ground and still continued to sting. I was about 2 metres from the nest and hadn’t seen it.
Same here.. used to working near mud wasps all through summer. Getting big.. about 35 mm… ones coming into the house nearly every day.
Paper wasps.. I reckon they attack when you’re within about 400 mm. I’ve had couple of those pile ons.. about a dozen have a go.. nasty.
The European wasp (round nest) sting is the worst for me, excoriatingly painful.
Sarahs mum lived in mortal fear of them as she was very allergic.
Michael V said:
Science: I searched “do Australian Mud wasps sting”. Turns out they do, but they are generally not aggressive, and generally only sting when threatened. Knocking down the nest may be threatening. I have never been stung by a mud wasp.I have been attacked by paper wasps, en masse. It was a dreadful experience. Each sting was like a high voltage shock that lasted for quite some time. They dropped me to the ground and still continued to sting. I was about 2 metres from the nest and hadn’t seen it.
I had a similar experience and felt the bands tightening around my chest. They had put my heart under stress.
FNDC called, especially for those relaxing with a chilled rosé on this mild Tasmanian afternoon.
Peak Warming Man said:
Ian said:
Michael V said:
Science: I searched “do Australian Mud wasps sting”. Turns out they do, but they are generally not aggressive, and generally only sting when threatened. Knocking down the nest may be threatening. I have never been stung by a mud wasp.I have been attacked by paper wasps, en masse. It was a dreadful experience. Each sting was like a high voltage shock that lasted for quite some time. They dropped me to the ground and still continued to sting. I was about 2 metres from the nest and hadn’t seen it.
Same here.. used to working near mud wasps all through summer. Getting big.. about 35 mm… ones coming into the house nearly every day.
Paper wasps.. I reckon they attack when you’re within about 400 mm. I’ve had couple of those pile ons.. about a dozen have a go.. nasty.
The European wasp (round nest) sting is the worst for me, excoriatingly painful.
Thankfully, none of them here.
Bubblecar said:
FNDC called, especially for those relaxing with a chilled rosé on this mild Tasmanian afternoon.
Nice view. Is that out your window?
Peak Warming Man said:
Ian said:
Michael V said:
Science: I searched “do Australian Mud wasps sting”. Turns out they do, but they are generally not aggressive, and generally only sting when threatened. Knocking down the nest may be threatening. I have never been stung by a mud wasp.I have been attacked by paper wasps, en masse. It was a dreadful experience. Each sting was like a high voltage shock that lasted for quite some time. They dropped me to the ground and still continued to sting. I was about 2 metres from the nest and hadn’t seen it.
Same here.. used to working near mud wasps all through summer. Getting big.. about 35 mm… ones coming into the house nearly every day.
Paper wasps.. I reckon they attack when you’re within about 400 mm. I’ve had couple of those pile ons.. about a dozen have a go.. nasty.
The European wasp (round nest) sting is the worst for me, excoriatingly painful.
Never seen/been attacked by em. Where where you when zapped?
roughbarked said:
Bubblecar said:
FNDC called, especially for those relaxing with a chilled rosé on this mild Tasmanian afternoon.
Nice view. Is that out your window?
Sadly, no :)
Just a randomly selected pleasant Tasmanian view, somewhere in the Huon Valley I think.
captain_spalding said:
Divine Angel said:
But the GC mayor, a known Trump arse-kisser, might veto those Chinese blokes in favour of Trump because you know, corruption exists.
I’ll have you know that Tom Tate does not play favourites.
Without regard to nationality, race, colour, creed, Tom exerts his influence solely for the benefit of whoever ponies up the biggest backhander.
:)
I believe you!
:)
Bubblecar said:
FNDC called, especially for those relaxing with a chilled rosé on this mild Tasmanian afternoon.
Vey bucolic.
“Once a Nobel Prize is announced, it cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred to others,” the Norweigian Nobel Institute said in a statement last week.
“The decision is final and stands for all time.”So thhis means Trump cannot melt the medal down for the gold.
roughbarked said:
“Once a Nobel Prize is announced, it cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred to others,” the Norweigian Nobel Institute said in a statement last week. “The decision is final and stands for all time.”So thhis means Trump cannot melt the medal down for the gold.
He’d be like Homer and think it was chocolate
roughbarked said:
“Once a Nobel Prize is announced, it cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred to others,” the Norweigian Nobel Institute said in a statement last week. “The decision is final and stands for all time.”So thhis means Trump cannot melt the medal down for the gold.
Should be able to be revoked tho
Divine Angel said:
Here’s something to get buffy incensed. Plus the top comment thrown in for good measure.
Oh dear…
buffy said:
Divine Angel said:
Here’s something to get buffy incensed. Plus the top comment thrown in for good measure.
Oh dear…
Yes, you have, at last, been exposed as the charlatan that you were! :)
https://www.threads.com/@nastynatasha__1/post/DTiN_uVlESW?xmt=AQF07gbSyY61tVxr1zXgYNcpbwRKJRizTj1kcnPYD6NfHkBr9ZsJsc9b1Q26JTbpA4WNl0oh&slof=1
“We need someone with the judgement and the temperament to keep this country safe. I don’t know anyone who would be comfortable with someone who behaves this way having his finger on the button. We’re liable to wake up one morning and Donald, if he were president, would have nuked Denmark. That’s not the temperament of a leader to keep this country safe.”
Ted Cruz, speaking in 2016
captain_spalding said:
buffy said:
Divine Angel said:
Here’s something to get buffy incensed. Plus the top comment thrown in for good measure.
Oh dear…
Yes, you have, at last, been exposed as the charlatan that you were! :)
I have a degree, framed. And a post grad diploma. Also framed. Just like the medicos have a degree…
I’ve caught up now. I went out to visit one of my over 80s friends. We discussed fungi and plants. And swapped some books about fungi…I had a new one he hasn’t read and he had a couple that I haven’t read. He brought up Trump. We agreed that was not a good topic of conversation and that we are both flabbergasted about it and find it all incomprehensible. Actually, it occurred to me this morning while I was pulling out weeds (I seem to think while I’m weeding, mowing or walking) that there must be a lot of people in America who missed a vital part of their childhood learning. Apparently they never read “The Emperor’s New Clothes”. If they had, they would have taken heed of the warning.
dv said:
https://www.threads.com/@nastynatasha__1/post/DTiN_uVlESW?xmt=AQF07gbSyY61tVxr1zXgYNcpbwRKJRizTj1kcnPYD6NfHkBr9ZsJsc9b1Q26JTbpA4WNl0oh&slof=1“We need someone with the judgement and the temperament to keep this country safe. I don’t know anyone who would be comfortable with someone who behaves this way having his finger on the button. We’re liable to wake up one morning and Donald, if he were president, would have nuked Denmark. That’s not the temperament of a leader to keep this country safe.”
Ted Cruz, speaking in 2016
Cheeses!
dv said:
https://www.threads.com/@nastynatasha__1/post/DTiN_uVlESW?xmt=AQF07gbSyY61tVxr1zXgYNcpbwRKJRizTj1kcnPYD6NfHkBr9ZsJsc9b1Q26JTbpA4WNl0oh&slof=1“We need someone with the judgement and the temperament to keep this country safe. I don’t know anyone who would be comfortable with someone who behaves this way having his finger on the button. We’re liable to wake up one morning and Donald, if he were president, would have nuked Denmark. That’s not the temperament of a leader to keep this country safe.”
Ted Cruz, speaking in 2016
All Donald needs to be is an ex-wrestler
The sequel to Greenland has come out and honestly they couldn’t have timed it better
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenland_2:_Migration
buffy said:
I’ve caught up now. I went out to visit one of my over 80s friends. We discussed fungi and plants. And swapped some books about fungi…I had a new one he hasn’t read and he had a couple that I haven’t read. He brought up Trump. We agreed that was not a good topic of conversation and that we are both flabbergasted about it and find it all incomprehensible. Actually, it occurred to me this morning while I was pulling out weeds (I seem to think while I’m weeding, mowing or walking) that there must be a lot of people in America who missed a vital part of their childhood learning. Apparently they never read “The Emperor’s New Clothes”. If they had, they would have taken heed of the warning.
I realised that in 2016.
buffy said:
I’ve caught up now. I went out to visit one of my over 80s friends. We discussed fungi and plants. And swapped some books about fungi…I had a new one he hasn’t read and he had a couple that I haven’t read. He brought up Trump. We agreed that was not a good topic of conversation and that we are both flabbergasted about it and find it all incomprehensible. Actually, it occurred to me this morning while I was pulling out weeds (I seem to think while I’m weeding, mowing or walking) that there must be a lot of people in America who missed a vital part of their childhood learning. Apparently they never read “The Emperor’s New Clothes”. If they had, they would have taken heed of the warning.
Did you have a nice cup of tea?
kii said:
buffy said:
I’ve caught up now. I went out to visit one of my over 80s friends. We discussed fungi and plants. And swapped some books about fungi…I had a new one he hasn’t read and he had a couple that I haven’t read. He brought up Trump. We agreed that was not a good topic of conversation and that we are both flabbergasted about it and find it all incomprehensible. Actually, it occurred to me this morning while I was pulling out weeds (I seem to think while I’m weeding, mowing or walking) that there must be a lot of people in America who missed a vital part of their childhood learning. Apparently they never read “The Emperor’s New Clothes”. If they had, they would have taken heed of the warning.
I realised that in 2016.
shrug the USSA empire was around even last millennium
Nice intro.
https://birdlife.org.au/
SCIENCE said:
kii said:
buffy said:
I’ve caught up now. I went out to visit one of my over 80s friends. We discussed fungi and plants. And swapped some books about fungi…I had a new one he hasn’t read and he had a couple that I haven’t read. He brought up Trump. We agreed that was not a good topic of conversation and that we are both flabbergasted about it and find it all incomprehensible. Actually, it occurred to me this morning while I was pulling out weeds (I seem to think while I’m weeding, mowing or walking) that there must be a lot of people in America who missed a vital part of their childhood learning. Apparently they never read “The Emperor’s New Clothes”. If they had, they would have taken heed of the warning.
I realised that in 2016.
shrug the USSA empire was around even last millennium
I reckon the Cold War corrupted them far more than anyone realised.
Protect capitalism (their mercenary version) at all costs.
If we destroy or destabilise someone else’s nation and kill millions its OK
Allies are exploitable.
Peak Warming Man said:
buffy said:
I’ve caught up now. I went out to visit one of my over 80s friends. We discussed fungi and plants. And swapped some books about fungi…I had a new one he hasn’t read and he had a couple that I haven’t read. He brought up Trump. We agreed that was not a good topic of conversation and that we are both flabbergasted about it and find it all incomprehensible. Actually, it occurred to me this morning while I was pulling out weeds (I seem to think while I’m weeding, mowing or walking) that there must be a lot of people in America who missed a vital part of their childhood learning. Apparently they never read “The Emperor’s New Clothes”. If they had, they would have taken heed of the warning.
Did you have a nice cup of tea?
We didn’t drink tea. We’d both just recently eaten lunch when I went there.
Finish this glass of wine, then hit some post-dinner sack.
Then I’ll be watching part two of that Dara moon documentary.
Looks like a few cyclones on the map next week
https://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/7dayforecast/
Divine Angel said:
Looks like a few cyclones on the map next week
https://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/7dayforecast/
Ta.
buffy said:
captain_spalding said:
buffy said:Oh dear…
Yes, you have, at last, been exposed as the charlatan that you were! :)
I have a degree, framed. And a post grad diploma. Also framed. Just like the medicos have a degree…
Yeah, and Donald Trump has a Nobel Peace Prize.
looks like yousr ABC heard our conversation
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-16/european-wasps-found-in-wa/106237180
captain_spalding said:
buffy said:
captain_spalding said:Yes, you have, at last, been exposed as the charlatan that you were! :)
I have a degree, framed. And a post grad diploma. Also framed. Just like the medicos have a degree…
Yeah, and Donald Trump has a Nobel Peace Prize.
Shouldn’t peace prizes have a time frame the peace lasts for and be give after the fact
He’s done it again; the great man has done it.
Elon’s SpaceX Dragon rescues another astronaut.
captain_spalding said:
buffy said:
captain_spalding said:Yes, you have, at last, been exposed as the charlatan that you were! :)
I have a degree, framed. And a post grad diploma. Also framed. Just like the medicos have a degree…
Yeah, and Donald Trump has a Nobel Peace Prize.
No, he’s got some-one else’s Peace Prize that she has allowed him to hang on his wall.
Anyway, I’m going to watch a QI repeat and later Art Detectives. Quite enjoying that.
buffy said:
Anyway, I’m going to watch a QI repeat and later Art Detectives. Quite enjoying that.
I am also enjoying Art Detectives. Can’t say the same for the ACGaS preceding it.
Michael V said:
buffy said:
Anyway, I’m going to watch a QI repeat and later Art Detectives. Quite enjoying that.
I am also enjoying Art Detectives. Can’t say the same for the ACGaS preceding it.
Gave up on All Creatures quite some time ago. Managed the first series of the reboot. Didn’t like it enough to stay with it.
buffy said:
captain_spalding said:
buffy said:I have a degree, framed. And a post grad diploma. Also framed. Just like the medicos have a degree…
Yeah, and Donald Trump has a Nobel Peace Prize.
No, he’s got some-one else’s Peace Prize that she has allowed him to hang on his wall.
He’s also got someone else’s football trophy, which they had been expecting to take home with them after their visit to Trump.
captain_spalding said:
buffy said:
captain_spalding said:Yeah, and Donald Trump has a Nobel Peace Prize.
No, he’s got some-one else’s Peace Prize that she has allowed him to hang on his wall.
He’s also got someone else’s football trophy, which they had been expecting to take home with them after their visit to Trump.
LOL
buffy said:
captain_spalding said:
buffy said:I have a degree, framed. And a post grad diploma. Also framed. Just like the medicos have a degree…
Yeah, and Donald Trump has a Nobel Peace Prize.
No, he’s got some-one else’s Peace Prize that she has allowed him to hang on his wall.
Did she give him the cash too? I think it comes with cash, could be wrong though…
furious said:
buffy said:
captain_spalding said:Yeah, and Donald Trump has a Nobel Peace Prize.
No, he’s got some-one else’s Peace Prize that she has allowed him to hang on his wall.
Did she give him the cash too? I think it comes with cash, could be wrong though…
I should hope not. The cash is hers. As is the medal. It’s like people give their toddler something shiny to play with. It keeps them occupied for a bit while they look at it shine and marvel at it. It’s only a short term distractor though.
Fkn flies
dv said:
Fkn flies
Get something caught?
dv said:
Fkn flies
yes Anthony Gervin Oettinger we heard you
dv said:
Fkn flies
You out in the middle of nowhere again?
Never mind the flies, keep your eyes peeled. You might find a lost pyramid or suchlike.
Bubblecar said:
dv said:
Fkn flies
You out in the middle of nowhere again?
Never mind the flies, keep your eyes peeled. You might find a lost pyramid or suchlike.
Bloody pyramids, always wandering off.
So anyway DV, am watching One Battle After Another. Re: time period, it seems the director is more concerned telling a story than details. The production design team seem to have been given free rein.
Tau.Neutrino said:
DEVEL V16 • 5,000+ HP
i’ve heard chainsaws that sound better than that
Yours Miserably
Captain Nofunatall Fantasykiller
Peak Warming Man said:
dv said:
Any of youse seen the British crime series Ludwig?
Never heard of it.
Watching ep 1. It is about a puzzlor who gets drawn into police work. Brainteaser thread regulars would like it.
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 13 degrees at the back door, overcast and getting light. It was a bit windy overnight, sitting in the thirties, gusting into the 60s. Bruna found it disquieting. We are forecast a cloudy 27 degrees.
Bakery Breakfast with my bushwandering friend. Other activities not decided yet. But given my disturbed night with the dogs, there will be some reading and siesta-ing this afternoon.
The ABC Style Guide
https://www.abc.net.au/about/abc-style-guide
Weather
Plans: petsitting for the people I house-sat for over new year. That’s about it, really.
Good morning everybody.
It’s mostly cloudy (almost overcast), calm, 16.6° C and 99% RH. BoM has the current temperature at Double Island Point Lighthouse (13 km away) as 25.6° C, 9.0° C more. I really should find a way of checking my instrument’s calibration. 16.6° C should feel winter-like, but it doesn’t. I have the repaired pedestal fan set on medium and it’s quite comfortable without a shirt.
The forecast is for a top of 31° C and for a shower or two delivering 0-2 mm of rain.
I won’t bore you with my planned jobs, because I didn’t get several of yesterday’s planned jobs done, so I would have to repeat myself and you’d all think I’m very slack for not achieving much. Which is sort of true – I only achieved a little. It sucks.
I don’t even have much of a plan for meals. I cooked much too much pilaf last night. Like probably three nights worth or more. And Mrs V bought some pork chops yesterday for tonight’s dinner. Luckily the pilaf is tasty, so breakfasts and pork chop accompaniments might also work. I know. First World Problem.
I hope you all have a fantastic day.
Michael V said:
you’d all think I’m very slack for not achieving much.
Why the dickens would we think that?
Michael V said:
It sucks.
Sure does. Sigh.
Morning punters and collectors, weather fine track good.
Over.
I found this really interesting, and I think I may have seen examples of this type of spider behaviour.
“Some spiders survive by weaving fake versions of themselves.”
https://newatlas.com/biology/spiders-doppelgangers-deter-predators/
I don’t want to think about Trump. It’s exhausting. And there is nothing that I can do about it.
I want to be distracted by interesting things, thanks.
Michael V said:
I don’t want to think about Trump. It’s exhausting. And there is nothing that I can do about it.I want to be distracted by interesting things, thanks.
I am going to try to sell a coffee table. Jarrah and Blackbutt. Recycled timber. How much do you think is a fair price?
Boris said:
I am going to try to sell a coffee table. Jarrah and Blackbutt. Recycled timber. How much do you think is a fair price?
What’s its provenance .
Peak Warming Man said:
Boris said:
I am going to try to sell a coffee table. Jarrah and Blackbutt. Recycled timber. How much do you think is a fair price?
What’s its provenance .
I made it a couple of years ago.
Michael V said:
I don’t want to think about Trump. It’s exhausting. And there is nothing that I can do about it.I want to be distracted by interesting things, thanks.
I washed my hair last night. I used coconut shampoo and argan oil conditioner. Instead of towel drying, I have an absorbent turban thingy. Just ordered a capybara style one from Temu this week, actually.
Washing my hair always makes my arm hurt, but I gotta wake up those muscles!
Boris said:
I am going to try to sell a coffee table. Jarrah and Blackbutt. Recycled timber. How much do you think is a fair price?
Looks lovely.
I don’t have the knowledge to put a market price on it.
Boris said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Boris said:
I am going to try to sell a coffee table. Jarrah and Blackbutt. Recycled timber. How much do you think is a fair price?
What’s its provenance .
I made it a couple of years ago.
A hand-crafted coffee table made from endangered Jarrah and Blackbutt could fetch the reserve price of $800 dollars at the right auction.
Divine Angel said:
F’real?
If so, then very good.
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
I don’t want to think about Trump. It’s exhausting. And there is nothing that I can do about it.I want to be distracted by interesting things, thanks.
I washed my hair last night. I used coconut shampoo and argan oil conditioner. Instead of towel drying, I have an absorbent turban thingy. Just ordered a capybara style one from Temu this week, actually.
Washing my hair always makes my arm hurt, but I gotta wake up those muscles!
How do you go towelling your back?
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
I don’t want to think about Trump. It’s exhausting. And there is nothing that I can do about it.I want to be distracted by interesting things, thanks.
I washed my hair last night. I used coconut shampoo and argan oil conditioner. Instead of towel drying, I have an absorbent turban thingy. Just ordered a capybara style one from Temu this week, actually.
Washing my hair always makes my arm hurt, but I gotta wake up those muscles!
How do you go towelling your back?
Wrap towel around me. Usually I don’t bother drying legs but as I’m currently hyper vigilant about slipping, I do.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:I washed my hair last night. I used coconut shampoo and argan oil conditioner. Instead of towel drying, I have an absorbent turban thingy. Just ordered a capybara style one from Temu this week, actually.
Washing my hair always makes my arm hurt, but I gotta wake up those muscles!
How do you go towelling your back?
Wrap towel around me. Usually I don’t bother drying legs but as I’m currently hyper vigilant about slipping, I do.
Nobody wants to slip and fall, though it can and does happen from time to time.
oh dear God the lunacy
sign of a problem when a personality seeks influence beyond what lends to cultural equilibrium, and of democracy etc that means where it threatens to seriously alter the foundational self-organizing attributes.
roughbarked said:
some birdies, that this morn was it
transition said:
roughbarked said:
some birdies, that this morn was it
Yester eve. About the same time as this.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
F’real?
If so, then very good.
“hard to block”
nice pun
roughbarked said:
transition said:
roughbarked said:
some birdies, that this morn was it
Yester eve. About the same time as this.
you like the outsideness, I think we have that in common
and I fertilized my almond trees yesterday afternoon, growen from root stock not have properly developed root system yet, anyway I think they are turning around already. Leaves started to lose color and some falling off. Doubt is was just extreme heat and dry, lack of nutrients
transition said:
roughbarked said:
transition said:some birdies, that this morn was it
Yester eve. About the same time as this.
you like the outsideness, I think we have that in common
and I fertilized my almond trees yesterday afternoon, growen from root stock not have properly developed root system yet, anyway I think they are turning around already. Leaves started to lose color and some falling off. Doubt is was just extreme heat and dry, lack of nutrients
They sholdn’t be going into autumn but your almond would be dropping nuts now if it had any. Has your rainfall been below average this year?
Blustery at 60km/h but stuff to do..
roughbarked said:
Blustery at 60km/h but stuff to do..
Probably not leaf blowing
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Blustery at 60km/h but stuff to do..
Probably not leaf blowing
The wind is taking care of that.
I see it is steadily blowing some rain clouds from the east coast towards me. Not here yet and I don’t expect much from it though rain from tthe east often settles in for a day or three.
Oh for the good old days of, let your kids out without shoes or helmets.
roughbarked said:
transition said:
roughbarked said:Yester eve. About the same time as this.
you like the outsideness, I think we have that in common
and I fertilized my almond trees yesterday afternoon, growen from root stock not have properly developed root system yet, anyway I think they are turning around already. Leaves started to lose color and some falling off. Doubt is was just extreme heat and dry, lack of nutrients
They sholdn’t be going into autumn but your almond would be dropping nuts now if it had any. Has your rainfall been below average this year?
oh God it’s horrendous, ~9 shit years now, welcome to crematoria. Moisture doesn’t just evaporate on the ground around a plant, also under the ground. Threatens rapid root desiccation when the dry earth reverses moisture transfer from the roots to the surrounding earth
transition said:
roughbarked said:
transition said:you like the outsideness, I think we have that in common
and I fertilized my almond trees yesterday afternoon, growen from root stock not have properly developed root system yet, anyway I think they are turning around already. Leaves started to lose color and some falling off. Doubt is was just extreme heat and dry, lack of nutrients
They sholdn’t be going into autumn but your almond would be dropping nuts now if it had any. Has your rainfall been below average this year?
oh God it’s horrendous, ~9 shit years now, welcome to crematoria. Moisture doesn’t just evaporate on the ground around a plant, also under the ground. Threatens rapid root desiccation when the dry earth reverses moisture transfer from the roots to the surrounding earth
Yeah. It is very concerning that the soil water has basically disappeared.
Michael V said:
I don’t want to think about Trump. It’s exhausting. And there is nothing that I can do about it.I want to be distracted by interesting things, thanks.
It’s the local Latham’s Snipe count here in Penshurst this morning. I’m not doing it because I don’t fancy falling over on uneven ground. I did join the group and wish them luck in the count. A local informed person counted at least 30, possibly 50 at our wetland two days ago.
It’s this project although our group here don’t seem to get a mention.
roughbarked said:
:)
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Blustery at 60km/h but stuff to do..
Probably not leaf blowing
lol
buffy said:
Michael V said:
I don’t want to think about Trump. It’s exhausting. And there is nothing that I can do about it.I want to be distracted by interesting things, thanks.
It’s the local Latham’s Snipe count here in Penshurst this morning. I’m not doing it because I don’t fancy falling over on uneven ground. I did join the group and wish them luck in the count. A local informed person counted at least 30, possibly 50 at our wetland two days ago.
It’s this project although our group here don’t seem to get a mention.
:)
Ta.
:)
It is a ragng dust storm out there.
conversation here, lady insists ET has to be organic, I say it could be not
all started with I jokingly call AI ET
can ET be not fleshy at all
I said you have a stereotype of ET
transition said:
conversation here, lady insists ET has to be organic, I say it could be notall started with I jokingly call AI ET
can ET be not fleshy at all
I said you have a stereotype of ET
lights pipe
22 deg C, 90% cloud cover, pleasant breeze
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
:)
The sunset angled light really turns up the colour.
Michael V said:
buffy said:
Michael V said:
I don’t want to think about Trump. It’s exhausting. And there is nothing that I can do about it.I want to be distracted by interesting things, thanks.
It’s the local Latham’s Snipe count here in Penshurst this morning. I’m not doing it because I don’t fancy falling over on uneven ground. I did join the group and wish them luck in the count. A local informed person counted at least 30, possibly 50 at our wetland two days ago.
It’s this project although our group here don’t seem to get a mention.
:)
Ta.
:)
Interesting. Looks like they stop over somewhere near here for a couple of months either to or from Japan. I wonder whether that is around Tin Can Bay? I do remember reading a sign about migratory shorebirds there. Perhaps one was Latham’s Snipe.
Michael V said:
Michael V said:
buffy said:It’s the local Latham’s Snipe count here in Penshurst this morning. I’m not doing it because I don’t fancy falling over on uneven ground. I did join the group and wish them luck in the count. A local informed person counted at least 30, possibly 50 at our wetland two days ago.
It’s this project although our group here don’t seem to get a mention.
:)
Ta.
:)
Interesting. Looks like they stop over somewhere near here for a couple of months either to or from Japan. I wonder whether that is around Tin Can Bay? I do remember reading a sign about migratory shorebirds there. Perhaps one was Latham’s Snipe.
We don’t get them here. I just checked the bird list for my wetland. 
Michael V said:
Michael V said:
buffy said:It’s the local Latham’s Snipe count here in Penshurst this morning. I’m not doing it because I don’t fancy falling over on uneven ground. I did join the group and wish them luck in the count. A local informed person counted at least 30, possibly 50 at our wetland two days ago.
It’s this project although our group here don’t seem to get a mention.
:)
Ta.
:)
Interesting. Looks like they stop over somewhere near here for a couple of months either to or from Japan. I wonder whether that is around Tin Can Bay? I do remember reading a sign about migratory shorebirds there. Perhaps one was Latham’s Snipe.
Yay! Memory worked.
https://www.birdingcooloola.org.au/uploads/8/2/4/2/8242731/tcb_bird_walk_site_11_-_lathams_snipe.pdf
Michael V said:
Michael V said:
Michael V said::)
Ta.
:)
Interesting. Looks like they stop over somewhere near here for a couple of months either to or from Japan. I wonder whether that is around Tin Can Bay? I do remember reading a sign about migratory shorebirds there. Perhaps one was Latham’s Snipe.
Yay! Memory worked.
https://www.birdingcooloola.org.au/uploads/8/2/4/2/8242731/tcb_bird_walk_site_11_-_lathams_snipe.pdf
Sounds like a great place to visit.
65km/h and dust.. I was going to do so much outside today.
Something’s happened to my eyes. My glasses don’t work any more.
Bubblecar said:
Something’s happened to my eyes. My glasses don’t work any more.
Checking them outside – they do still work a bit. But it’s not the dramatic transformation it used to be.
They’re no use for watching telly any more.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Only_What_We_Carry
Very curious about this film.
Has QT ever previously acted in a film where he wasn’t director or producer?
This morning I saw a black swan, and a beautiful row of gorgeous gum trees.
I also saw the dentist and I think he’s My New Best Friend.
dv said:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Only_What_We_CarryVery curious about this film.
Has QT ever previously acted in a film where he wasn’t director or producer?
I remember him expounding on the homoerotic subtext of Top Gun in Sleep with Me, which he neither directed nor produced. There are probably others.
Bubblecar said:
Something’s happened to my eyes. My glasses don’t work any more.
Oh?
Please elaborate.
kii said:
This morning I saw a black swan, and a beautiful row of gorgeous gum trees.
I also saw the dentist and I think he’s My New Best Friend.
“Eucalyptus salmonophloia, commonly known as salmon gum, wurak or weerluk or woonert or marrlinja. is a species of small to medium-sized tree that is endemic to Western Australia.”
kii said:
This morning I saw a black swan, and a beautiful row of gorgeous gum trees.
I also saw the dentist and I think he’s My New Best Friend.
Why?
Michael V said:
kii said:
This morning I saw a black swan, and a beautiful row of gorgeous gum trees.
I also saw the dentist and I think he’s My New Best Friend.
Why?
He has a very good manner, explained everything clearly and I felt safe in his chair.
Plus he listened to my concerns.
kii said:
Michael V said:
kii said:
This morning I saw a black swan, and a beautiful row of gorgeous gum trees.
I also saw the dentist and I think he’s My New Best Friend.
Why?
He has a very good manner, explained everything clearly and I felt safe in his chair.
Plus he listened to my concerns.
Very good to see. There’s certainly dentists out there that do none of that.
Spocky had a very unfortunate experience with one and so we never went back there.
dv said:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Only_What_We_CarryVery curious about this film.
Has QT ever previously acted in a film where he wasn’t director or producer?
Quite a bit it seems.. mainly small parts. I’ve never thought much of his acting. He must really enjoy it.
kii said:
Michael V said:
kii said:
This morning I saw a black swan, and a beautiful row of gorgeous gum trees.
I also saw the dentist and I think he’s My New Best Friend.
Why?
He has a very good manner, explained everything clearly and I felt safe in his chair.
Plus he listened to my concerns.
Good.
:)
I watched Django Unchained for only the second time last night. Not much violence and hardly ever uses the word “nigger”.
Samuel L. Jackson steals the show. Amazing final scene.
A giant fatberg, potentially the size of four Sydney buses, within Sydney Water’s Malabar deepwater ocean sewer has been identified as the likely source of the debris balls that washed up on Sydney beaches a year ago.
Sydney Water isn’t sure exactly how big the fatberg is because it can’t easily access where it has accumulated.
Fixing the problem would require shutting down the outfall – which reaches 2.3km offshore – for maintenance and diverting sewage to “cliff face discharge”, which would close Sydney’s beaches “for months”, a secret report obtained by Guardian Australia states.
.
Shit eh
Ian said:
A giant fatberg, potentially the size of four Sydney buses, within Sydney Water’s Malabar deepwater ocean sewer has been identified as the likely source of the debris balls that washed up on Sydney beaches a year ago.Sydney Water isn’t sure exactly how big the fatberg is because it can’t easily access where it has accumulated.
Fixing the problem would require shutting down the outfall – which reaches 2.3km offshore – for maintenance and diverting sewage to “cliff face discharge”, which would close Sydney’s beaches “for months”, a secret report obtained by Guardian Australia states.
.
Shit eh
G’donya…
🚨 kii, I’m about to post something in the US politics thread that may trigger you. Don’t click on that post 🚨
Thunderstorm here, any minute now.
A line of thunderstorms, brewing and approaching from the south-west.
It’s a bit snowy in Kamchatka.
captain_spalding said:
Thunderstorm here, any minute now.A line of thunderstorms, brewing and approaching from the south-west.
Nothing near here yet. We’re planning a dip in the pool of the house we’re petsitting today. (Of course, we have permission.)
Have you seen this, Kingy?
Footage from a cameraman accompanying a fire officer during the 2003 Canberra firestorm.
Channel 9 cameraman but it’s not a TV report, just the raw footage as the day unfolded. 45 minutes long.
Quite traumatic in places, it’s a wonder they weren’t trapped. Loads of burning houses, burning pumpers, people rescued from the side of the road etc.
Canberra Australia Firestorm 2003
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPpOXH0ADSg&t=2005s
Bubblecar said:
Bubblecar said:
Something’s happened to my eyes. My glasses don’t work any more.
Checking them outside – they do still work a bit. But it’s not the dramatic transformation it used to be.
They’re no use for watching telly any more.
I would suggest you book an appointment for review. Changes in blood sugar can change the focussing of eyes.
buffy said:
Bubblecar said:
Bubblecar said:
Something’s happened to my eyes. My glasses don’t work any more.
Checking them outside – they do still work a bit. But it’s not the dramatic transformation it used to be.
They’re no use for watching telly any more.
I would suggest you book an appointment for review. Changes in blood sugar can change the focussing of eyes.
I am booked for another eye check later in the year.
Might be best to wait as I plan to lose much more weight before then.
Bubblecar said:
buffy said:
Bubblecar said:Checking them outside – they do still work a bit. But it’s not the dramatic transformation it used to be.
They’re no use for watching telly any more.
I would suggest you book an appointment for review. Changes in blood sugar can change the focussing of eyes.
I am booked for another eye check later in the year.
Might be best to wait as I plan to lose much more weight before then.
Probably not best to wait if you are experiencing symptoms now.
buffy said:
Bubblecar said:
buffy said:I would suggest you book an appointment for review. Changes in blood sugar can change the focussing of eyes.
I am booked for another eye check later in the year.
Might be best to wait as I plan to lose much more weight before then.
Probably not best to wait if you are experiencing symptoms now.
I’ll see how it goes.
Divine Angel said:
captain_spalding said:
Thunderstorm here, any minute now.A line of thunderstorms, brewing and approaching from the south-west.
Nothing near here yet. We’re planning a dip in the pool of the house we’re petsitting today. (Of course, we have permission.)
No thunderstorm here, either.
As so often happens, the line split, and went either side of Toowoomba.
Bubblecar said:
Have you seen this, Kingy?Footage from a cameraman accompanying a fire officer during the 2003 Canberra firestorm.
Channel 9 cameraman but it’s not a TV report, just the raw footage as the day unfolded. 45 minutes long.
Quite traumatic in places, it’s a wonder they weren’t trapped. Loads of burning houses, burning pumpers, people rescued from the side of the road etc.
Canberra Australia Firestorm 2003
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPpOXH0ADSg&t=2005s
Yeah, I’ve been using that video for training for about 10 years. It’s an eye opener for the newbies.
I’ve been gifted a jigsaw puzzle. It’s of the Disney villain Ratigan, from 1966’s The Great Mouse Detective.
I’m not a fan of the movie, don’t care for the character, have no space to do the puzzle, and really, I just don’t want it.
It’s not terrible to donate it, is it? The local library takes jigsaw puzzles for people to borrow, or do inside the library.
Divine Angel said:
I’ve been gifted a jigsaw puzzle. It’s of the Disney villain Ratigan, from 1966’s The Great Mouse Detective.I’m not a fan of the movie, don’t care for the character, have no space to do the puzzle, and really, I just don’t want it.
It’s not terrible to donate it, is it? The local library takes jigsaw puzzles for people to borrow, or do inside the library.
Why did you accept it?
party_pants said:
Divine Angel said:
I’ve been gifted a jigsaw puzzle. It’s of the Disney villain Ratigan, from 1966’s The Great Mouse Detective.I’m not a fan of the movie, don’t care for the character, have no space to do the puzzle, and really, I just don’t want it.
It’s not terrible to donate it, is it? The local library takes jigsaw puzzles for people to borrow, or do inside the library.
Why did you accept it?
Have you refused a gift? It’s not like I can unwrap it, hand it back, and say “no thanks”.
Kingy said:
Bubblecar said:
Have you seen this, Kingy?Footage from a cameraman accompanying a fire officer during the 2003 Canberra firestorm.
Channel 9 cameraman but it’s not a TV report, just the raw footage as the day unfolded. 45 minutes long.
Quite traumatic in places, it’s a wonder they weren’t trapped. Loads of burning houses, burning pumpers, people rescued from the side of the road etc.
Canberra Australia Firestorm 2003
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPpOXH0ADSg&t=2005s
Yeah, I’ve been using that video for training for about 10 years. It’s an eye opener for the newbies.
wow, all I can say, seriously hostile conditions
Divine Angel said:
party_pants said:
Divine Angel said:
I’ve been gifted a jigsaw puzzle. It’s of the Disney villain Ratigan, from 1966’s The Great Mouse Detective.I’m not a fan of the movie, don’t care for the character, have no space to do the puzzle, and really, I just don’t want it.
It’s not terrible to donate it, is it? The local library takes jigsaw puzzles for people to borrow, or do inside the library.
Why did you accept it?
Have you refused a gift? It’s not like I can unwrap it, hand it back, and say “no thanks”.
Oh, you mean gifted as in a wrapped gift.
I was thinking the other kind of gifted, someone giving away their junk saying “here, do you want any of this?”
party_pants said:
Divine Angel said:
party_pants said:Why did you accept it?
Have you refused a gift? It’s not like I can unwrap it, hand it back, and say “no thanks”.
Oh, you mean gifted as in a wrapped gift.
I was thinking the other kind of gifted, someone giving away their junk saying “here, do you want any of this?”
Oh, I see how you got there. But no, this was a wrapped gift.
Divine Angel said:
party_pants said:
Divine Angel said:Have you refused a gift? It’s not like I can unwrap it, hand it back, and say “no thanks”.
Oh, you mean gifted as in a wrapped gift.
I was thinking the other kind of gifted, someone giving away their junk saying “here, do you want any of this?”
Oh, I see how you got there. But no, this was a wrapped gift.
I got a jigsaw once. said 5-10 years. did it in 3 months. feeling smug.
Kingy said:
Bubblecar said:
Have you seen this, Kingy?Footage from a cameraman accompanying a fire officer during the 2003 Canberra firestorm.
Channel 9 cameraman but it’s not a TV report, just the raw footage as the day unfolded. 45 minutes long.
Quite traumatic in places, it’s a wonder they weren’t trapped. Loads of burning houses, burning pumpers, people rescued from the side of the road etc.
Canberra Australia Firestorm 2003
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPpOXH0ADSg&t=2005s
Yeah, I’ve been using that video for training for about 10 years. It’s an eye opener for the newbies.
Goodo.
Boris said:
Divine Angel said:
party_pants said:Oh, you mean gifted as in a wrapped gift.
I was thinking the other kind of gifted, someone giving away their junk saying “here, do you want any of this?”
Oh, I see how you got there. But no, this was a wrapped gift.
I got a jigsaw once. said 5-10 years. did it in 3 months. feeling smug.
That’s the joke I was trying to remember earlier! I’d been reading about a dude who turned 100 years old and tried to sue Lego because the packaging said “ages 9-99”
Here’s my current collection of arm/wrist exercise equipment. I’ve ordered a gyro ball, ostensibly for me, but I actually want to see if Mini Me and Mr Mutant can do it because I find it to be hard work.
Divine Angel said:
Boris said:
Divine Angel said:
Oh, I see how you got there. But no, this was a wrapped gift.
I got a jigsaw once. said 5-10 years. did it in 3 months. feeling smug.
That’s the joke I was trying to remember earlier! I’d been reading about a dude who turned 100 years old and tried to sue Lego because the packaging said “ages 9-99”
ah yes it’s been around the internet
captain_spalding said:
Divine Angel said:
captain_spalding said:
Thunderstorm here, any minute now.A line of thunderstorms, brewing and approaching from the south-west.
Nothing near here yet. We’re planning a dip in the pool of the house we’re petsitting today. (Of course, we have permission.)
No thunderstorm here, either.
As so often happens, the line split, and went either side of Toowoomba.
Rain usually splits and goes around us here as well. Wind got to 74km/h with dust.
Divine Angel said:
Here’s my current collection of arm/wrist exercise equipment. I’ve ordered a gyro ball, ostensibly for me, but I actually want to see if Mini Me and Mr Mutant can do it because I find it to be hard work.
What d’ya use the hammer for?
If human cells are replaced over time, why do old injuries still hurt?
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Here’s my current collection of arm/wrist exercise equipment. I’ve ordered a gyro ball, ostensibly for me, but I actually want to see if Mini Me and Mr Mutant can do it because I find it to be hard work.
What d’ya use the hammer for?
Pronation and supination. Because it’s weighted at one end it’s supposed to strengthen and stabilise my wrist tendons.
This looks fun. My hatches are battened.
captain_spalding said:
Thunderstorm here, any minute now.A line of thunderstorms, brewing and approaching from the south-west.
Uh-oh. Let us know how you got on.
They are approaching us now.
Kingy said:
It’s a bit snowy in Kamchatka.
Holy!
captain_spalding said:
Divine Angel said:
captain_spalding said:
Thunderstorm here, any minute now.A line of thunderstorms, brewing and approaching from the south-west.
Nothing near here yet. We’re planning a dip in the pool of the house we’re petsitting today. (Of course, we have permission.)
No thunderstorm here, either.
As so often happens, the line split, and went either side of Toowoomba.
OK, Ta.
Divine Angel said:
This looks fun. My hatches are battened.
Good. Reckon you’ll need to.
Spiny Norman said:
Divine Angel said:
This looks fun. My hatches are battened.
Good. Reckon you’ll need to.
My sister’s lost power. Just rumbling thunder here so far.
Divine Angel said:
I’ve been gifted a jigsaw puzzle. It’s of the Disney villain Ratigan, from 1966’s The Great Mouse Detective.I’m not a fan of the movie, don’t care for the character, have no space to do the puzzle, and really, I just don’t want it.
It’s not terrible to donate it, is it? The local library takes jigsaw puzzles for people to borrow, or do inside the library.
I don’t think that that’s terrible.
Boris said:
Divine Angel said:
party_pants said:Oh, you mean gifted as in a wrapped gift.
I was thinking the other kind of gifted, someone giving away their junk saying “here, do you want any of this?”
Oh, I see how you got there. But no, this was a wrapped gift.
I got a jigsaw once. said 5-10 years. did it in 3 months. feeling smug.
Ha!
:)
Divine Angel said:
This looks fun. My hatches are battened.
Let us know how you go.
:)
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
This looks fun. My hatches are battened.
Let us know how you go.
:)
My sister is reporting emerald skies… nothing here yet, not even rain
Uh-huh.
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
This looks fun. My hatches are battened.
Let us know how you go.
:)
My sister is reporting emerald skies… nothing here yet, not even rain
Uh-oh.
Green clouds – the portender of hail.
Spiny Norman said:
Uh-huh.
On some trashy tv show, probably Wife Swap or something, there’s an episode where six kids were being actively “unschooled”. The parents believed school didn’t teach the right information. However, these kids’ ages ranged from toddler to mid teens. None of the kids knew their colours, let alone how to write their own name. When the mum got back, the dad cried, begging her to send the kids to school because what kid doesn’t even know their colours.
Kinda greenish-grey here but no one’s reporting hail on Reddit.
Divine Angel said:
Kinda greenish-grey here but no one’s reporting hail on Reddit.
That’s good.
There’s a lot of lightning in the line of storms.
https://www.energex.com.au/outages/lightning-tracker
We won’t see the colour – it’ll be well past dark before it gets here.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Here’s my current collection of arm/wrist exercise equipment. I’ve ordered a gyro ball, ostensibly for me, but I actually want to see if Mini Me and Mr Mutant can do it because I find it to be hard work.
What d’ya use the hammer for?
Pronation and supination. Because it’s weighted at one end it’s supposed to strengthen and stabilise my wrist tendons.
Ta.
Bubblecar said:
Kingy said:
Bubblecar said:
Have you seen this, Kingy?Footage from a cameraman accompanying a fire officer during the 2003 Canberra firestorm.
Channel 9 cameraman but it’s not a TV report, just the raw footage as the day unfolded. 45 minutes long.
Quite traumatic in places, it’s a wonder they weren’t trapped. Loads of burning houses, burning pumpers, people rescued from the side of the road etc.
Canberra Australia Firestorm 2003
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPpOXH0ADSg&t=2005s
Yeah, I’ve been using that video for training for about 10 years. It’s an eye opener for the newbies.
Goodo.
This one has just appeared in my feed – more of a documentary, but still harrowing, nevertheless
Nerriga Firestorm – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qo8sp7vF4CA
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Here’s my current collection of arm/wrist exercise equipment. I’ve ordered a gyro ball, ostensibly for me, but I actually want to see if Mini Me and Mr Mutant can do it because I find it to be hard work.
What d’ya use the hammer for?
Pronation and supination. Because it’s weighted at one end it’s supposed to strengthen and stabilise my wrist tendons.
I lift things up and put them down.
Boris said:
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:What d’ya use the hammer for?
Pronation and supination. Because it’s weighted at one end it’s supposed to strengthen and stabilise my wrist tendons.
I lift things up and put them down.
My arm bone isn’t ready for that kind of load bearing yet. Even picking up the hammer, I have to get my left arm into position first, then use my right arm to pick up the hammer and give it to the left hand.
Holy shit that thunder was loud!
Divine Angel said:
Kinda greenish-grey here but no one’s reporting hail on Reddit.
That is indeed a sign of severe weather.
I’ve only ever seen it once, when on the ground at Bankstown. It was preceded by a roll-cloud which is also very bad news. I was glad I’d finished for the day and was going home.
Ended up getting fuck all rain. Definitely no hail. One very loud clap of thunder and two hours of rumbles.
Lolol 😆 🤣
Some smart arse suggested Bob Katter as the next ambassador to the US.
kii said:
Lolol 😆 🤣
Some smart arse suggested Bob Katter as the next ambassador to the US.
Ambassador to Lebanon would be outrageously funny though. :)
AussieDJ said:
Bubblecar said:
Kingy said:Yeah, I’ve been using that video for training for about 10 years. It’s an eye opener for the newbies.
Goodo.
This one has just appeared in my feed – more of a documentary, but still harrowing, nevertheless
Nerriga Firestorm – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qo8sp7vF4CA
Thanks for that, I hadn’t seen it before. It brought up a few emotions as I’ve been in similar situations.
Not being able to stop the fire and losing properties just feels like you’ve failed the one job you had. It’s heartbreaking to have to tell a homeowner that you can’t defend his home against a fire that size, and you are withdrawing the crews to a safer place.
kii said:
Lolol 😆 🤣
Some smart arse suggested Bob Katter as the next ambassador to the US.
I vote Bluey for ambassador.
Kingy said:
kii said:
Lolol 😆 🤣
Some smart arse suggested Bob Katter as the next ambassador to the US.
I vote Bluey for ambassador.
Wasn’t that on Charlie Pickerings The Weekly?
Said he’d be good for the job because of the hat.
20 years since this game(Bully) was released. I completely missed it at the time, but did have a laugh at this youtubers gameplay description.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anJx3gjCY1A
Kingy said:
Thanks for that, I hadn’t seen it before. It brought up a few emotions as I’ve been in similar situations.
My dad (NSW Volunteer FB for many years) said to me once that the thing that scared him most was when the fire did that flame-cyclone thing.
He said that, when you saw a big one of those in front of you, you knew that you were deep in the shit, because it had gone up a level, it was sucking in all of the oxygen from all around it, and there was bugger-all you could do about it.
Divine Angel said:
So anyway DV, am watching One Battle After Another. Re: time period, it seems the director is more concerned telling a story than details. The production design team seem to have been given free rein.
Fair
dv said:
Peak Warming Man said:
dv said:
Any of youse seen the British crime series Ludwig?
Never heard of it.
Watching ep 1. It is about a puzzlor who gets drawn into police work. Brainteaser thread regulars would like it.
Felicity Kendall is in ep 2.
dv said:
Hah.
)))grok(((
At the redoubt, just had a storm, it rained hard for about quarter of an hour. Funny time of day to get a storm.
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 13 degrees at the back door and sunny. Our forecast for today is for a mostly sunny 31 degrees. If we are really lucky we may get up to 5mm of rain tomorrow. But last week the forecast for any rain didn’t happen here. It must have all gone to Wye River on the Great Ocean Road that day.
10/50. I guessed all of those ones except the first one. And I at least had some sort of logic to guess correctly for the last one. But eveything else was just a mystery to me.
watering, what been doing, some early outsideness, and now between moving the hoses I made breakfast, the edible part I ate, the more liquid part a cup of tea that is i’ll have a first slurp in a moment and report back shortly
suppose to be a warm one today the weatherology people indicated maybe, i’ll recheck you stay there
transition said:
watering, what been doing, some early outsideness, and now between moving the hoses I made breakfast, the edible part I ate, the more liquid part a cup of tea that is i’ll have a first slurp in a moment and report back shortlysuppose to be a warm one today the weatherology people indicated maybe, i’ll recheck you stay there
I should give my baby plants in my propagation area a drink. But generally I prefer to water in the evening, less evaporation. I’m about to make some toast and vegemite for breakfast.
buffy said:
ABC Sunday quiz10/50. I guessed all of those ones except the first one. And I at least had some sort of logic to guess correctly for the last one. But everything else was just a mystery to me.
6/10
buffy said:
ABC Sunday quiz10/50. I guessed all of those ones except the first one. And I at least had some sort of logic to guess correctly for the last one. But eveything else was just a mystery to me.
35/50
Warm and steamy, top of 29 or 30 depending on which weather app I look at, likely showers, possible morning storm.
MIL is coming over today. The only real problem I have with her is that she pluralises Lego, and pronounces it “Lay-goes”.
buffy said:
transition said:
watering, what been doing, some early outsideness, and now between moving the hoses I made breakfast, the edible part I ate, the more liquid part a cup of tea that is i’ll have a first slurp in a moment and report back shortlysuppose to be a warm one today the weatherology people indicated maybe, i’ll recheck you stay there
I should give my baby plants in my propagation area a drink. But generally I prefer to water in the evening, less evaporation. I’m about to make some toast and vegemite for breakfast.
couple ringnecks come past while out there, wattlebirds not like them much
i’ll move the hose again
transition said:
buffy said:
transition said:
watering, what been doing, some early outsideness, and now between moving the hoses I made breakfast, the edible part I ate, the more liquid part a cup of tea that is i’ll have a first slurp in a moment and report back shortlysuppose to be a warm one today the weatherology people indicated maybe, i’ll recheck you stay there
I should give my baby plants in my propagation area a drink. But generally I prefer to water in the evening, less evaporation. I’m about to make some toast and vegemite for breakfast.
couple ringnecks come past while out there, wattlebirds not like them much
i’ll move the hose again
It is a constant job keeping the hoses moving. I prefer the very early morning before the sun kicks in, to water but of course I don’t have enough water or hoses to take the water everywhere and I prefer not to grow cacti and the like. So watering is a neverending chore that I can never get full satisfaction from but it is far preferable to having to sweep all the stuff out into a skip because the house keeps flooding everytime it rains.
buffy said:
ABC Sunday quiz10/50. I guessed all of those ones except the first one. And I at least had some sort of logic to guess correctly for the last one. But eveything else was just a mystery to me.
I have to confess to getting 30/50.
I’m sure I’ll return to normal next week.
A little damp over Sydney last night:
The Rev Dodgson said:
A little damp over Sydney last night:
Splosh!
Good morning everybody.
I think my electronic thermohygrometer is no longer accurate, so I won’t post the current temperature and humidity. It’s mostly cloudy and it’s calm. Forecast is a top of 30° C and a shower or two with up to 3mm rain.
The Rev Dodgson said:
A little damp over Sydney last night:
Do you have a URL for that map?
I’d like to get similar for here.
The mysterious singer with millions of streams – but who (or what) is she?
23 hours ago
Mark Savage
Music Correspondent
Three of her dusky, jazz-infused soul songs are in Spotify’s Viral Top 50. The most popular, a dreamy ballad called Into the Blue, has been played more than five million times.
If she continues on this trajectory, Rose could become one of the year’s hottest new stars.
There’s only one problem: all the signs indicate she’s not real. monthly listeners on Spotify
Sienna Rose is having a good month.
Three of her dusky, jazz-infused soul songs are in Spotify’s Viral Top 50. The most popular, a dreamy ballad called Into the Blue, has been played more than five million times.
If she continues on this trajectory, Rose could become one of the year’s hottest new stars.
There’s only one problem: all the signs indicate she’s not real.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq6v83gq66eo
…
I think all we need is transparency. AI didn’t create these songs without the input of a human and surely someone who contributed to the song writing and producing of these tracks deserves some filthy lucre for their effort.
If they constantly create catchy tunes their star will rise but if it’s bland and more of the same they quickly disappear from the music-space.
Simon Cowell’s a millionaire for his contribution to music which doesn’t rate very highly in scheme of musical things.
Had another storm at the redoubt, that should be the last of them.
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
A little damp over Sydney last night:
Do you have a URL for that map?
I’d like to get similar for here.
This should give you total rainfall for the last 24 hours at Rainbow Beach (and other locations)
https://reg.bom.gov.au/products/IDR08D.loop.shtml
Heading for a mild 22 here, mild for the rest of the week except Tuesday and Saturday which will both be 28.
Today I’ll be doing the freekeh salad, catching up with crosswords and peeping at the bicycles now and then.
Peak Warming Man said:
Had another storm at the redoubt, that should be the last of them.
Did you tell them to go away and if they come back you’ll break their bloody arms orf?
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
A little damp over Sydney last night:
Do you have a URL for that map?
I’d like to get similar for here.
It’s from the old-fashioned rain radar site:
https://reg.bom.gov.au/products/IDR71D.loop.shtml
btm said:
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
A little damp over Sydney last night:
Do you have a URL for that map?
I’d like to get similar for here.
This should give you total rainfall for the last 24 hours at Rainbow Beach (and other locations)
https://reg.bom.gov.au/products/IDR08D.loop.shtml
Thanks.
I now feel like such a goose. I’d never noticed the rainfall line on the radar image. Or maybe I had and glossed over it forever afterwards…
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
A little damp over Sydney last night:
Do you have a URL for that map?
I’d like to get similar for here.
It’s from the old-fashioned rain radar site:
https://reg.bom.gov.au/products/IDR71D.loop.shtml
Thanks.
:)
Spiny Norman said:
kii said:
Lolol 😆 🤣
Some smart arse suggested Bob Katter as the next ambassador to the US.
Ambassador to Lebanon would be outrageously funny though. :)
He will be 👊 punching a lot of people.
Brreaking.
A 41-year-old man has been charged over the discovery of pipe bombs along footpaths in Canberra’s north this week.
Fifteen explosive devices were found along the shore of Lake Ginninderra in Belconnen between Joynton Smith Drive and Ginninderra Drive.
Police said their investigations led them to a 41-year-old man, who they allege purchased and stole items used to create the pipe bombs from a store in Belconnen.
A police search of the man’s Belconnen home yesterday allegedly found items used in the assembly of pipe bombs.
The man wasn’t at home at the time but was arrested at a unit in Gungahlin last night.
He has been charged with unauthorised manufacture of a prohibited dangerous substance, possessing a prohibited weapon and theft.
He is due to face the ACT Magistrates Court tomorrow.
ACT Policing said further charges were likely to be laid and it did not believe the incident was terrorism related.
Chinese scientists unlock possible key to dark matter after almost 90 years
Researchers have made the first direct observation of a quantum phenomenon known as the Migdal effect
https://amp.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3340161/chinese-scientists-unlock-possible-key-dark-matter-after-almost-90-years
Witty Rejoinder said:
Chinese scientists unlock possible key to dark matter after almost 90 years
Researchers have made the first direct observation of a quantum phenomenon known as the Migdal effecthttps://amp.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3340161/chinese-scientists-unlock-possible-key-dark-matter-after-almost-90-years
TATE calls it Landau–Pomeranchuk–Migdal effect
(assuming that’s the same Migdal effect)
roughbarked said:
Brreaking.A 41-year-old man has been charged over the discovery of pipe bombs along footpaths in Canberra’s north this week.
Fifteen explosive devices were found along the shore of Lake Ginninderra in Belconnen between Joynton Smith Drive and Ginninderra Drive.
Police said their investigations led them to a 41-year-old man, who they allege purchased and stole items used to create the pipe bombs from a store in Belconnen.
A police search of the man’s Belconnen home yesterday allegedly found items used in the assembly of pipe bombs.
The man wasn’t at home at the time but was arrested at a unit in Gungahlin last night.
He has been charged with unauthorised manufacture of a prohibited dangerous substance, possessing a prohibited weapon and theft.
He is due to face the ACT Magistrates Court tomorrow.
ACT Policing said further charges were likely to be laid and it did not believe the incident was terrorism related.
Good.
They say they don’t yet know the cause of the fire but
“Gul Plaza is a wholesale market that sells home decor, clothing, toys and electronics.”
From that I can deduce that a lithium battery from a toy or device could have easily starrted it.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-18/pakistan-gul-shopping-centre-fire/106241742
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Brreaking.A 41-year-old man has been charged over the discovery of pipe bombs along footpaths in Canberra’s north this week.
Fifteen explosive devices were found along the shore of Lake Ginninderra in Belconnen between Joynton Smith Drive and Ginninderra Drive.
Police said their investigations led them to a 41-year-old man, who they allege purchased and stole items used to create the pipe bombs from a store in Belconnen.
A police search of the man’s Belconnen home yesterday allegedly found items used in the assembly of pipe bombs.
The man wasn’t at home at the time but was arrested at a unit in Gungahlin last night.
He has been charged with unauthorised manufacture of a prohibited dangerous substance, possessing a prohibited weapon and theft.
He is due to face the ACT Magistrates Court tomorrow.
ACT Policing said further charges were likely to be laid and it did not believe the incident was terrorism related.
Good.
A bit scary for me as that is exactly where my daughter and hers live. Plus Mrs rb is currently there as well. They heard a couple of bangs when some of them exploded but didn’t know what the bangs were until the news came out.
roughbarked said:
They say they don’t yet know the cause of the fire but
“Gul Plaza is a wholesale market that sells home decor, clothing, toys and electronics.”
From that I can deduce that a lithium battery from a toy or device could have easily starrted it.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-18/pakistan-gul-shopping-centre-fire/106241742
I doubt you could deduce that. You could however hypothesise that.
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
They say they don’t yet know the cause of the fire but
“Gul Plaza is a wholesale market that sells home decor, clothing, toys and electronics.”
From that I can deduce that a lithium battery from a toy or device could have easily starrted it.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-18/pakistan-gul-shopping-centre-fire/106241742
I doubt you could deduce that. You could however hypothesise that.
Fairynuff. :)
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Brreaking.A 41-year-old man has been charged over the discovery of pipe bombs along footpaths in Canberra’s north this week.
Fifteen explosive devices were found along the shore of Lake Ginninderra in Belconnen between Joynton Smith Drive and Ginninderra Drive.
Police said their investigations led them to a 41-year-old man, who they allege purchased and stole items used to create the pipe bombs from a store in Belconnen.
A police search of the man’s Belconnen home yesterday allegedly found items used in the assembly of pipe bombs.
The man wasn’t at home at the time but was arrested at a unit in Gungahlin last night.
He has been charged with unauthorised manufacture of a prohibited dangerous substance, possessing a prohibited weapon and theft.
He is due to face the ACT Magistrates Court tomorrow.
ACT Policing said further charges were likely to be laid and it did not believe the incident was terrorism related.
Good.
A bit scary for me as that is exactly where my daughter and hers live. Plus Mrs rb is currently there as well. They heard a couple of bangs when some of them exploded but didn’t know what the bangs were until the news came out.
That’s good, too. Good that they were away from the action, I mean.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-18/hard-quiz-weekly-trivia/106220390
20/50
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:Good.
A bit scary for me as that is exactly where my daughter and hers live. Plus Mrs rb is currently there as well. They heard a couple of bangs when some of them exploded but didn’t know what the bangs were until the news came out.
That’s good, too. Good that they were away from the action, I mean.
The bombs were all on walking paths and fortunately none of the family had gone walking. It would have been a different story if i was there because I walk those paths quite often.
dv said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-18/hard-quiz-weekly-trivia/10622039020/50
25/50
party_pants said:
dv said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-18/hard-quiz-weekly-trivia/10622039020/50
25/50
40/50
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:Good.
A bit scary for me as that is exactly where my daughter and hers live. Plus Mrs rb is currently there as well. They heard a couple of bangs when some of them exploded but didn’t know what the bangs were until the news came out.
That’s good, too. Good that they were away from the action, I mean.
I admit to only skimming the news items, but I thought none had actually exploded.
buffy said:
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:A bit scary for me as that is exactly where my daughter and hers live. Plus Mrs rb is currently there as well. They heard a couple of bangs when some of them exploded but didn’t know what the bangs were until the news came out.
That’s good, too. Good that they were away from the action, I mean.
I admit to only skimming the news items, but I thought none had actually exploded.
roughbarked said:
party_pants said:
dv said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-18/hard-quiz-weekly-trivia/10622039020/50
25/50
40/50
0/0
roughbarked said:
buffy said:
Michael V said:That’s good, too. Good that they were away from the action, I mean.
I admit to only skimming the news items, but I thought none had actually exploded.
Though that one looks like it was only a fizzer.
roughbarked said:
buffy said:
Michael V said:That’s good, too. Good that they were away from the action, I mean.
I admit to only skimming the news items, but I thought none had actually exploded.
Well, obviously that one didn’t go off. Anyway, there is no mention of people being hurt by the ones that did. Which is good. But a bit puzzling.
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
party_pants said:25/50
40/50
0/0
A perfect score :)
party_pants said:
dv said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-18/hard-quiz-weekly-trivia/10622039020/50
25/50
20/50. I only knew one of them, the powdered metal (aluminium) used in the Shuttle solid-fuel boosters.
party_pants said:
dv said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-18/hard-quiz-weekly-trivia/10622039020/50
25/50
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:40/50
0/0
A perfect score :)
now do 0^0
buffy said:
roughbarked said:
buffy said:I admit to only skimming the news items, but I thought none had actually exploded.
Well, obviously that one didn’t go off. Anyway, there is no mention of people being hurt by the ones that did. Which is good. But a bit puzzling.
Definitely puzzling.
roughbarked said:
buffy said:
roughbarked said:
Well, obviously that one didn’t go off. Anyway, there is no mention of people being hurt by the ones that did. Which is good. But a bit puzzling.
Definitely puzzling.
Anyone know what time of day that any loud bangs were heard?
If the idiot who made them wanted to test them, then, for a variety of reasons, he’d likely pick a time when not many people were around.
And, if he ignited whatever fuse he had on them, and one didn’t go off, then a sense of self-preservation might stop him approaching or recovering any such duds, for fear that they just might go off while he was nearby.
Another storm about to hit here.
buffy said:
roughbarked said:
buffy said:I admit to only skimming the news items, but I thought none had actually exploded.
Well, obviously that one didn’t go off. Anyway, there is no mention of people being hurt by the ones that did. Which is good. But a bit puzzling.
I think it did go off. It’s burnt one end. Another photo shows the big hole in the cap.
Divine Angel said:
Another storm about to hit here.
Uh-oh.
Divine Angel said:
Another storm about to hit here.
Ditto
Peak Warming Man said:
Divine Angel said:
Another storm about to hit here.
Ditto
It’s as black as the inside of a cat.
Peak Warming Man said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Divine Angel said:
Another storm about to hit here.
Ditto
It’s as black as the inside of a cat.
MIL decided to wait out the storm here. Mr Mutant was standing at the door, had just said, “I don’t think we’re gonna get much” when a huge clap of thunder rang out.
China Delivered Rocks From The Far Side Of The Moon. They Appear To Be Significantly Different From The Nearside
https://www.iflscience.com/china-delivered-rocks-from-the-far-side-of-the-moon-they-appear-to-be-significantly-different-from-the-nearside-82210
I’ve got Skymesh and Starlink at the redoubt, they both went out during the heavy rain.
The rellies who have the van in one of the paddocks have Starlink. He rigged it up so that it casts up to the house as well. I’ll try it for a while and then get rid of Skymesh if works consistently. He’s good with that stuff.
Peak Warming Man said:
I’ve got Skymesh and Starlink at the redoubt, they both went out during the heavy rain.
The rellies who have the van in one of the paddocks have Starlink. He rigged it up so that it casts up to the house as well. I’ll try it for a while and then get rid of Skymesh if works consistently. He’s good with that stuff.
Good luck with all that.
Freekeh cooked, salad vegetables prepared, dressing made.
Now just waiting for the freekeh to cool enough to combine it all.
Sun’s out but I’ve got a jumper on.
Peak Warming Man said:
Sun’s out but I’ve got a jumper on.
Standing in the shade?
Not heard hide nor hair of Arts for a long time.
roughbarked said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Sun’s out but I’ve got a jumper on.
Standing in the shade?
it was 45 in the shade so we stood in the sun.
Bubblecar said:
Not heard hide nor hair of Arts for a long time.
Hope everything is OK…
I thought Sarah might have peeped in over Christmas, but no.
Just took a big self-inflicted blow to the temple lol
dv said:
Just took a big self-inflicted blow to the temple lol
How many fingers am I holding up?
Divine Angel said:
dv said:
Just took a big self-inflicted blow to the temple lol
How many fingers am I holding up?
11
Bubblecar said:
Not heard hide nor hair of Arts for a long time.
She’s working on… I’m actually not really sure what to call it. Not quite an app, not quite a website.
Bubblecar said:
I thought Sarah might have peeped in over Christmas, but no.
Sarah’s also ok, I was chatting with her last week.
Hey DA have you seen that Marty pingpong movie? It’s getting good reviews but I can’t see how it could be good.
dv said:
Divine Angel said:
dv said:
Just took a big self-inflicted blow to the temple lol
How many fingers am I holding up?
11
You’ll need a spinal tap.
dv said:
Hey DA have you seen that Marty pingpong movie? It’s getting good reviews but I can’t see how it could be good.
Is that the one with Timothee Chalamet? I’ve not seen it. These days I think if you set anything in WWII people are gonna rate it. It’s a very popular era for some reason.
dv said:
Just took a big self-inflicted blow to the temple lol
How’d that happen?
RUOK?
Divine Angel said:
dv said:
Hey DA have you seen that Marty pingpong movie? It’s getting good reviews but I can’t see how it could be good.
Is that the one with Timothee Chalamet? I’ve not seen it. These days I think if you set anything in WWII people are gonna rate it. It’s a very popular era for some reason.
Well this one is set in the mid1950s and is about a pingpong champion
Michael V said:
dv said:
Just took a big self-inflicted blow to the temple lol
How’d that happen?
RUOK?
Just getting out from under the car.
Yeah reckon I’ll make it.
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have a new movie on Netflix. Read an article where Matt was saying they were expressly told by Netflix to have dialogue explaining the plot for people looking at their phones and not watching the movie.
What on earth has the world come to?
dv said:
Michael V said:
dv said:
Just took a big self-inflicted blow to the temple lol
How’d that happen?
RUOK?
Just getting out from under the car.
Yeah reckon I’ll make it.
Why were you hiding under the car?
Divine Angel said:
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have a new movie on Netflix. Read an article where Matt was saying they were expressly told by Netflix to have dialogue explaining the plot for people looking at their phones and not watching the movie.What on earth has the world come to?
Perhaps it’s just stuff like, “Stop looking at your phones and watch the movie, NOW! There’s a crucial plot twist due any moment!”
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
Not heard hide nor hair of Arts for a long time.
She’s working on… I’m actually not really sure what to call it. Not quite an app, not quite a website.
arts asked me a lot of questions about serial killers the other day.
dv said:
Michael V said:
dv said:
Just took a big self-inflicted blow to the temple lol
How’d that happen?
RUOK?
Just getting out from under the car.
Yeah reckon I’ll make it.
Good-oh.
(As an aside – I don’t get under cars any more.)
dv said:
Michael V said:
dv said:
Just took a big self-inflicted blow to the temple lol
How’d that happen?
RUOK?
Just getting out from under the car.
Yeah reckon I’ll make it.
ya missus has to start looking at that rear camera view.
Boris said:
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
Not heard hide nor hair of Arts for a long time.
She’s working on… I’m actually not really sure what to call it. Not quite an app, not quite a website.
arts asked me a lot of questions about serial killers the other day.
I don’t want to know…
Michael V said:
dv said:
Michael V said:How’d that happen?
RUOK?
Just getting out from under the car.
Yeah reckon I’ll make it.
Good-oh.
(As an aside – I don’t get under cars any more.)
Seems like you’re the smart one on this
This morning I chatted to son#2 about the swarm of wasps that I had seen entering a nest in the roof of his workshop and how he might have severe reactions to stings because of his genetic history. He was actually not grumpy and shitty with me when he responded, which is his default setting of late.
Plus I once again thanked him for taking me to the dentist yesterday (my anxiety about new situations was at maximum).
I also joined Discord to be part of an antifascist group, set up by a New Mexican friend.
All that effort required a nap in Lorelie’s lap.
dv said:
Just took a big self-inflicted blow to the temple lol
I’ve done that numerous times when trying to put on a bra. Apparently it is a common accident as other women have remarked upon this in various online groups.
Stephen Hawking parade in Spain.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Weird/comments/1qfuj9p/stephen_hawking_parade_in_spain/
Well okay then.
dv said:
Michael V said:
dv said:Just getting out from under the car.
Yeah reckon I’ll make it.
Good-oh.
(As an aside – I don’t get under cars any more.)
Seems like you’re the smart one on this
It’s not so much smart – it’s the physical difficulty.
Spiny Norman said:
Stephen Hawking parade in Spain.https://www.reddit.com/r/Weird/comments/1qfuj9p/stephen_hawking_parade_in_spain/
Well okay then.
I love the comment about being a regular on Einstein Island.
Spiny Norman said:
Stephen Hawking parade in Spain.https://www.reddit.com/r/Weird/comments/1qfuj9p/stephen_hawking_parade_in_spain/
Well okay then.
Very odd.
dv said:
Divine Angel said:
dv said:
Just took a big self-inflicted blow to the temple lol
How many fingers am I holding up?
11
Well you still understand binary so that’s a plus.
Witty Rejoinder said:
China Delivered Rocks From The Far Side Of The Moon. They Appear To Be Significantly Different From The Nearside
so they’re fake
Divine Angel said:
dv said:
Divine Angel said:
How many fingers am I holding up?
11
You’ll need a spinal tap.
my news – found good supply fertile soil go under my fruit trees, all the dirt etc comes off stumps as unload them and ax them over last 15 years, smells good before it’s even wet, goes a real nice color when wet, I mix it up in wheelbarrow, add some fertilizer as becomes available, drop it around, wash it in some.
the bad news is a might have cut a small blind snake in half
dear God is there any therapy for that
lady made it a moral inconsistency, asked would i feel the same if it was baby eastern brown snake
not sure where the comfort is in that
she’s part of a cultural conspiracy to cause moral exhaustion, she’s a fascist that way, a proto-fascist
the fascists had ideology to shield them from moral exhaustion, she’s nudging me in that direction.
One for Mr V.
Barely Legal – Stark’s 80hp / 118kg Around-Town Terrorist
Is this Stark VARG an 80hp street-legal terror? FortNine tests its capabilities on and off-road, exploring the unique handling characteristics of an electric motor. Discover surprising comparisons to gas-powered bikes and unexpected challenges.
Anyone watched Star Trek: Starfleet Academy as yet? A bit slow to begin (but very necessary) but I have to admit I am taking to it. I absolutely LOVE the XO!!!
Obviousman said:
Anyone watched Star Trek: Starfleet Academy as yet? A bit slow to begin (but very necessary) but I have to admit I am taking to it. I absolutely LOVE the XO!!!
Yeah it’s okay so far.
Spiny Norman said:
One for Mr V.Barely Legal – Stark’s 80hp / 118kg Around-Town Terrorist
Is this Stark VARG an 80hp street-legal terror? FortNine tests its capabilities on and off-road, exploring the unique handling characteristics of an electric motor. Discover surprising comparisons to gas-powered bikes and unexpected challenges.
FortNine can be cleverly very funny.
Michael V said:
Spiny Norman said:
One for Mr V.Barely Legal – Stark’s 80hp / 118kg Around-Town Terrorist
Is this Stark VARG an 80hp street-legal terror? FortNine tests its capabilities on and off-road, exploring the unique handling characteristics of an electric motor. Discover surprising comparisons to gas-powered bikes and unexpected challenges.
FortNine can be cleverly very funny.
He can indeedy.
My lust for an electric bike continues to grow as well.
Michael V said:
Spiny Norman said:
One for Mr V.Barely Legal – Stark’s 80hp / 118kg Around-Town Terrorist
Is this Stark VARG an 80hp street-legal terror? FortNine tests its capabilities on and off-road, exploring the unique handling characteristics of an electric motor. Discover surprising comparisons to gas-powered bikes and unexpected challenges.
FortNine can be cleverly very funny.
Thanks. As usual, I enjoyed it.
Ryan has porked up a bit.
Spiny Norman said:
Michael V said:
Spiny Norman said:
One for Mr V.Barely Legal – Stark’s 80hp / 118kg Around-Town Terrorist
Is this Stark VARG an 80hp street-legal terror? FortNine tests its capabilities on and off-road, exploring the unique handling characteristics of an electric motor. Discover surprising comparisons to gas-powered bikes and unexpected challenges.
FortNine can be cleverly very funny.
He can indeedy.
My lust for an electric bike continues to grow as well.
Good!
:)
LOLOLOLOL 😆
Nice to see you peeping in Obviousman :)
Bubblecar said:
Nice to see you peeping in Obviousman :)
Parp! Parp! 8-)
Can we upload videos, i.e. mp4 files, to this Forum?
captain_spalding said:
Can we upload videos, i.e. mp4 files, to this Forum?
Pretty sure we can’t.
captain_spalding said:
Can we upload videos, i.e. mp4 files, to this Forum?
No, but there are ways of converting mp4 to .gif which can then be uploaded.
Kingy said:
captain_spalding said:
Can we upload videos, i.e. mp4 files, to this Forum?
No, but there are ways of converting mp4 to .gif which can then be uploaded.
Ah. Thanks.
Well, the moment has passed now.
lol, I have a brand new android tab that I was going to use a few months ago, and have not used yet. I put it on charge today, and it’s just informed me that it’s found 669mb of junk files that can be removed.
I have not used it. It’s brand new.
Kingy said:
lol, I have a brand new android tab that I was going to use a few months ago, and have not used yet. I put it on charge today, and it’s just informed me that it’s found 669mb of junk files that can be removed.I have not used it. It’s brand new.
Its showing its enthusiasm for junk.
The NY Times website has decided not to recognise my subscription, which is current for another few months! I log in, but then it wants me to subscribe to continue to the Games section. I’m on a streak, having played over 600 Wordle games straight, but the site won’t recognise that, and notes that I’m starting from Game 1.
Not happy!
AussieDJ said:
The NY Times website has decided not to recognise my subscription, which is current for another few months! I log in, but then it wants me to subscribe to continue to the Games section. I’m on a streak, having played over 600 Wordle games straight, but the site won’t recognise that, and notes that I’m starting from Game 1.Not happy!
Can you talk to an actual person?
Peak Warming Man said:
AussieDJ said:
The NY Times website has decided not to recognise my subscription, which is current for another few months! I log in, but then it wants me to subscribe to continue to the Games section. I’m on a streak, having played over 600 Wordle games straight, but the site won’t recognise that, and notes that I’m starting from Game 1.Not happy!
Can you talk to an actual person?
Not now – I have to wait until they are back in their ‘office hours’.
AussieDJ said:
Peak Warming Man said:
AussieDJ said:
The NY Times website has decided not to recognise my subscription, which is current for another few months! I log in, but then it wants me to subscribe to continue to the Games section. I’m on a streak, having played over 600 Wordle games straight, but the site won’t recognise that, and notes that I’m starting from Game 1.Not happy!
Can you talk to an actual person?
Not now – I have to wait until they are back in their ‘office hours’.
Can you write to them? In the mean time, log out and do the game as an anonymous player, then tomorrow, after they’ve fixed their mistake, log back in and do it again.
btm said:
AussieDJ said:
Peak Warming Man said:Can you talk to an actual person?
Not now – I have to wait until they are back in their ‘office hours’.
Can you write to them? In the mean time, log out and do the game as an anonymous player, then tomorrow, after they’ve fixed their mistake, log back in and do it again.
Thanks. Will do, and have done.
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 14 degrees at the back door, it’s getting light and there are some pink clouds in the sky. We are forecast 29 degrees and the possibility of up to 15mm rain. We shall see. That much would be wonderful.
I’ve got some outside things to do, so I’ll get on with them now it’s light enough, in anticipation of some rain later.
Hot and sweaty overnight in the Divine Mutant household. About 10 seconds after we finished watching a movie, the power went out. No fans, no aircon, too late to hire cabana boys with palm fronds. Power came back on back on just before 2am. Energex said lines were down, but we didn’t have any storms.
Today will be mostly sunny with a top of 28. Haven’t decided what we’re doing yet.
Max 34 Sunny. Chance of any rain: 5%
The chance of raised dust this morning. Sunny afternoon. Winds easterly 20 to 30 km/h.
I was cleaning up the fallen Yellow box branch and then discovered that the winds had blown my beautiful firey bottlebrush down.
Divine Angel said:
Hot and sweaty overnight in the Divine Mutant household. About 10 seconds after we finished watching a movie, the power went out. No fans, no aircon, too late to hire cabana boys with palm fronds. Power came back on back on just before 2am. Energex said lines were down, but we didn’t have any storms.Today will be mostly sunny with a top of 28. Haven’t decided what we’re doing yet.
We are in the sticks, but we would automatically assume car into power pole in that situation…
buffy said:
Divine Angel said:
Hot and sweaty overnight in the Divine Mutant household. About 10 seconds after we finished watching a movie, the power went out. No fans, no aircon, too late to hire cabana boys with palm fronds. Power came back on back on just before 2am. Energex said lines were down, but we didn’t have any storms.Today will be mostly sunny with a top of 28. Haven’t decided what we’re doing yet.
We are in the sticks, but we would automatically assume car into power pole in that situation…
Good morning everybody.
It’s mostly cloudy here (it was scattered clouds half an hour ago) with light breezes gusting to moderate. BoM has the current temperature as 25.8° C, rising to a top of 29° C today, and a shower or two delivering up to 2 mm rain. The current (predicted, not recorded) RH is supposed to be 85%.
Not a lot planned. Mrs V wants to clean the living room wing’s floor. I’ll do the dust control (orange, dry) mopping. Next time in Gympie I hope to get a new cover for the 24” orange mop. The current one is at least 35 years old and did a lot of commercial work before the geology work picked up.
Have a terrific day.
:)
Michael V said:
Good morning everybody.It’s mostly cloudy here (it was scattered clouds half an hour ago) with light breezes gusting to moderate. BoM has the current temperature as 25.8° C, rising to a top of 29° C today, and a shower or two delivering up to 2 mm rain. The current (predicted, not recorded) RH is supposed to be 85%.
Not a lot planned. Mrs V wants to clean the living room wing’s floor. I’ll do the dust control (orange, dry) mopping. Next time in Gympie I hope to get a new cover for the 24” orange mop. The current one is at least 35 years old and did a lot of commercial work before the geology work picked up.
Have a terrific day.
:)
Wind has picked up here as well. I might get myself a temp and humidity instrument too.
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Good morning everybody.It’s mostly cloudy here (it was scattered clouds half an hour ago) with light breezes gusting to moderate. BoM has the current temperature as 25.8° C, rising to a top of 29° C today, and a shower or two delivering up to 2 mm rain. The current (predicted, not recorded) RH is supposed to be 85%.
Not a lot planned. Mrs V wants to clean the living room wing’s floor. I’ll do the dust control (orange, dry) mopping. Next time in Gympie I hope to get a new cover for the 24” orange mop. The current one is at least 35 years old and did a lot of commercial work before the geology work picked up.
Have a terrific day.
:)
Wind has picked up here as well. I might get myself a temp and humidity instrument too.
My one’s borked, but it is about 20 year old. It’s likely been unreliable for many months, but I have no way of knowing when the problem started. Unfortunately it means my records are incorrect. Luckily, I really only use the records to help me decide how much diuretic to take for my swollen feet and calves.
I’ll get a new one at Bunnings on the next trip to Gympie. Probably this $24 one:
https://www.bunnings.com.au/garden-basics-wireless-weather-station_p0488040
Heading for 23 here.
Going to replace a string on my harp, tune it and play it for the first time in ages.
Looking at other neglected instruments over the course of the week.
The US has a website (social security) in which you can lunch in a name and it will show you the popularity over the years.
Is there an Australian site for the same? I can only find lists of popular names.
Hello
captain_spalding said:
Can we upload videos, i.e. mp4 files, to this Forum?
oh dear God don’t encourage it
the forum would slow to a crawl and stop working very quick, that would be the last quick thing to ever happen on this forum
Yellow top bin emptied, it was emptied just now.
Over.
transition said:
captain_spalding said:
Can we upload videos, i.e. mp4 files, to this Forum?
oh dear God don’t encourage it
the forum would slow to a crawl and stop working very quick, that would be the last quick thing to ever happen on this forum
Exactly, it’s just as well that I got my post in about my yellow topped bin, although a video of it would have been nice, but sometimes you can’t have nice things.
transition said:
captain_spalding said:
Can we upload videos, i.e. mp4 files, to this Forum?
oh dear God don’t encourage it
the forum would slow to a crawl and stop working very quick, that would be the last quick thing to ever happen on this forum
I just made a little GIF to see if it would accept that, and it wouldn’t, uploaded it then vanished it
so seems like only those frozen picture things are allowed, catatonic JPGs, PNG’s maybe, those still things. The joy is they have color or allow color.
for many people, back in the day, way back, there wasn’t color, you had to invent your own color. Imagine it.
Anyway, take an L-dopa tablet, free yourself, that’s l-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanineas you probably already know
Peak Warming Man said:
transition said:
captain_spalding said:
Can we upload videos, i.e. mp4 files, to this Forum?
oh dear God don’t encourage it
the forum would slow to a crawl and stop working very quick, that would be the last quick thing to ever happen on this forum
Exactly, it’s just as well that I got my post in about my yellow topped bin, although a video of it would have been nice, but sometimes you can’t have nice things.
I for one would have been enthralled, but i’m accustomed to constant disappointments after having known you for so long.
transition said:
transition said:
captain_spalding said:
Can we upload videos, i.e. mp4 files, to this Forum?
oh dear God don’t encourage it
the forum would slow to a crawl and stop working very quick, that would be the last quick thing to ever happen on this forum
I just made a little GIF to see if it would accept that, and it wouldn’t, uploaded it then vanished it
so seems like only those frozen picture things are allowed, catatonic JPGs, PNG’s maybe, those still things. The joy is they have color or allow color.
for many people, back in the day, way back, there wasn’t color, you had to invent your own color. Imagine it.
Anyway, take an L-dopa tablet, free yourself, that’s l-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanineas you probably already know
You can post gifs from elsewhere on the web, but home-made ones are probably too big.
Peak Warming Man said:
Yellow top bin emptied, it was emptied just now.
Over.
My FOGO (green top) bin has been out on the roadside since Saturday, but it won’t be emptied until around 6.00am tomorrow. It’s full, it might as well sit out there as in the yard. The rubbish bin will join it this evening.
Bubblecar said:
transition said:
transition said:oh dear God don’t encourage it
the forum would slow to a crawl and stop working very quick, that would be the last quick thing to ever happen on this forum
I just made a little GIF to see if it would accept that, and it wouldn’t, uploaded it then vanished it
so seems like only those frozen picture things are allowed, catatonic JPGs, PNG’s maybe, those still things. The joy is they have color or allow color.
for many people, back in the day, way back, there wasn’t color, you had to invent your own color. Imagine it.
Anyway, take an L-dopa tablet, free yourself, that’s l-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanineas you probably already know
You can post gifs from elsewhere on the web, but home-made ones are probably too big.
i’ll make a smaller GIF…1.94MB
nah loaded then vanished it
transition said:
Bubblecar said:
transition said:I just made a little GIF to see if it would accept that, and it wouldn’t, uploaded it then vanished it
so seems like only those frozen picture things are allowed, catatonic JPGs, PNG’s maybe, those still things. The joy is they have color or allow color.
for many people, back in the day, way back, there wasn’t color, you had to invent your own color. Imagine it.
Anyway, take an L-dopa tablet, free yourself, that’s l-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanineas you probably already know
You can post gifs from elsewhere on the web, but home-made ones are probably too big.
i’ll make a smaller GIF…1.94MB
nah loaded then vanished it
Here’s one from a few stored my computer – 980kb.
Peak Warming Man said:
Yellow top bin emptied, it was emptied just now.
Over.
We didn’t put any bins out today. Next week, perhaps.
I’m off to lie down and read. No rain has eventuated yet, despite me stacking firewood in the shed, tipping over the wheelbarrows so they don’t collect water, and clearing the little drain I made to stop water trying to get in through the back door. Also planted out a couple of seedlings, and tied up some of the tomatoes. I may have jinxed us.
Bubblecar said:
transition said:
transition said:oh dear God don’t encourage it
the forum would slow to a crawl and stop working very quick, that would be the last quick thing to ever happen on this forum
I just made a little GIF to see if it would accept that, and it wouldn’t, uploaded it then vanished it
so seems like only those frozen picture things are allowed, catatonic JPGs, PNG’s maybe, those still things. The joy is they have color or allow color.
for many people, back in the day, way back, there wasn’t color, you had to invent your own color. Imagine it.
Anyway, take an L-dopa tablet, free yourself, that’s l-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanineas you probably already know
You can post gifs from elsewhere on the web, but home-made ones are probably too big.
This.
Gears Have Powered Technology for Millenia. Scientists Just Made a Game-Changing Improvement.
A new study reimagines the 3,000-year-old technology using fluids, avoiding the most annoying limitations of teeth-driven gearing.
By Darren Orf. Published: Jan 16, 2026 2:00 PM EST
Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story:
- The introduction of toothed gears in antiquity unlocked a whole world of technology, but a new study suggests that there’s room for improvement on this 3,000-year-old innovation.
- Using a glycerol-water solution, scientists from New York University (NYU) demonstrated how fluid can both avoid the limitations of mechanical gearing (i.e. jams, incorrect spacing, wear and tear) and enable surprising new capabilities.
- This specific solution also allowed the research team to tune the attributes of the liquid, including density and viscosity, in order to create the desired mechanical outcome.
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a70012559/teeth-tech/
Theatre
‘Naked homophobia’: play revisits BBC’s first programme on gay men in 1950s
Original script from 1954 referring to ‘troubles of this kind’ to be brought to life on stage for LGBT+ History Month
Mark Brown North of England correspondent
Sat 17 Jan 2026 01.01 AEDT
“All the homosexuals I’ve known have been extremely eager, like alcoholics, to spread the disease from which they suffer,” the barrister Lord Hailsham told the BBC in 1954.
Other contributors to the BBC’s first ever programme on male homosexuality largely agreed. A Church of England moralist warned any “invert” who may have been listening in of “transitory attachments, disillusionment and loneliness in his old age”.
The educationist John Wolfenden recommended “a healthy and normal” home life as “the best sort of prophylactic against all sorts of troubles of this kind”.
The subject of homosexuality, then a crime, was so taboo that the finished radio programme was shelved until a heavily edited version was broadcast on the Home Service three years later.
Then it was forgotten until the original script was rediscovered by the historian Marcus Collins. The script has been brought to life for a new stage play titled The BBC’s First Homosexual, which will tour England in February as part of LGBT+ History Month.
Read more:
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/jan/16/bbc-first-programme-on-gay-men-homosexuality-1950s-stage-play
Archaeologists Unearth 200,000-Year-Old Evidence of Ancient Human-Like Species that Lived Alongside Early Humans
New archaeological evidence from Sulawesi suggests that Homo sapiens may have lived alongside a mysterious species.
Rania Hadid Rania Hadid
Published on January 15, 2026
https://indiandefencereview.com/archaeologists-unearth-200000-year-old-evidence-of-ancient-human-like-species-that-lived-alongside-early-humans/
My teeth ache from wearing my partial upper denture.
I had stopped using it back in 2023 during my severe depression period. It was new, I had it made just before Gracie Blue died.
My new dentist checked it for fit etc and suggested wearing it for short periods of time to get used to it. I think I wore it for too long yesterday.
Such is life.
Bubblecar said:
transition said:
Bubblecar said:You can post gifs from elsewhere on the web, but home-made ones are probably too big.
i’ll make a smaller GIF…1.94MB
nah loaded then vanished it
Here’s one from a few stored my computer – 980kb.
how dare you contradict me, blindfold this man immediately and have him stand against that wall.
good work
Jarlsberg cheese made in Ireland.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Archaeologists Unearth 200,000-Year-Old Evidence of Ancient Human-Like Species that Lived Alongside Early HumansNew archaeological evidence from Sulawesi suggests that Homo sapiens may have lived alongside a mysterious species.
Rania Hadid Rania Hadid
Published on January 15, 2026https://indiandefencereview.com/archaeologists-unearth-200000-year-old-evidence-of-ancient-human-like-species-that-lived-alongside-early-humans/
It’s interesting to think of all these humanoids walking around together
kii said:
Jarlsberg cheese made in Ireland.
Well there you go. TIL.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Archaeologists Unearth 200,000-Year-Old Evidence of Ancient Human-Like Species that Lived Alongside Early HumansNew archaeological evidence from Sulawesi suggests that Homo sapiens may have lived alongside a mysterious species.
Rania Hadid Rania Hadid
Published on January 15, 2026https://indiandefencereview.com/archaeologists-unearth-200000-year-old-evidence-of-ancient-human-like-species-that-lived-alongside-early-humans/
How does that timeline match up with this?
kii said:
Jarlsberg cheese made in Ireland.
Coles bread made in Ireland, last I heard.
Michael V said:
kii said:
Jarlsberg cheese made in Ireland.
Well there you go. TIL.
Its a nice cheese as well.
Kingy said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Archaeologists Unearth 200,000-Year-Old Evidence of Ancient Human-Like Species that Lived Alongside Early HumansNew archaeological evidence from Sulawesi suggests that Homo sapiens may have lived alongside a mysterious species.
Rania Hadid Rania Hadid
Published on January 15, 2026https://indiandefencereview.com/archaeologists-unearth-200000-year-old-evidence-of-ancient-human-like-species-that-lived-alongside-early-humans/
How does that timeline match up with this?
That map is a little out of date since it doesn’t included the Denisovans nor Homo floresiensis.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Kingy said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Archaeologists Unearth 200,000-Year-Old Evidence of Ancient Human-Like Species that Lived Alongside Early HumansNew archaeological evidence from Sulawesi suggests that Homo sapiens may have lived alongside a mysterious species.
Rania Hadid Rania Hadid
Published on January 15, 2026https://indiandefencereview.com/archaeologists-unearth-200000-year-old-evidence-of-ancient-human-like-species-that-lived-alongside-early-humans/
How does that timeline match up with this?
That map is a little out of date since it doesn’t included the Denisovans nor Homo floresiensis.
Denisovans, named after a bloke called Dennis who lived in a Russian cave where remains were found, a likely story.
transition said:
Bubblecar said:
transition said:i’ll make a smaller GIF…1.94MB
nah loaded then vanished it
Here’s one from a few stored my computer – 980kb.
how dare you contradict me, blindfold this man immediately and have him stand against that wall.
good work
Can you upload your home-made GIF to another site, then download from that site and post it here?
Note: I have no idea what I’m talking about – just throwing the thought out (or in) here.
Cymek said:
Michael V said:
kii said:
Jarlsberg cheese made in Ireland.
Well there you go. TIL.
Its a nice cheese as well.
Brindabellas said:
Cymek said:
Michael V said:Well there you go. TIL.
Its a nice cheese as well.
Yep – and blessed are the Cheesmakers
I hope you are referring to all manufacturers of dairy products there.
Neophyte said:
kii said:
Jarlsberg cheese made in Ireland.
Coles bread made in Ireland, last I heard.
Hmmm…there seems to be many things coming out of Ireland. When I shipped my 3 suitcases by a “send your bags” company the call centre was based in Ireland. I noticed because every time I called them, which was quite a few times, the person had a lovely Irish accent.
At the time I thought it was a nice way to lure customers in…an Irish accent is easier to understand, for me, than some call centre employees from India etc, plus English is usually their first language.
Okay, I think I have successfully juggled between two orders, one from Coles and another from Woolworths. Trying to get maximum savings etc. The order number for Coles has six (6) consecutive 4s, my brain just cried as I tried to count them.
I also think I require some more tea and possibly a crumpet or 2 with golden syrup, or some squished sardines on toasted Burgen Soy & Linseed bread.
I should put on a load of washing, tidy my cell and change out of my pjs. Then watch some more of the new Inspector Lynley series. It’s possibly a tired old format of rebellious, but talented detectives, with a dumbfuck senior man in charge of them.
kii said:
Okay, I think I have successfully juggled between two orders, one from Coles and another from Woolworths. Trying to get maximum savings etc. The order number for Coles has six (6) consecutive 4s, my brain just cried as I tried to count them.I also think I require some more tea and possibly a crumpet or 2 with golden syrup, or some squished sardines on toasted Burgen Soy & Linseed bread.
I should put on a load of washing, tidy my cell and change out of my pjs. Then watch some more of the new Inspector Lynley series. It’s possibly a tired old format of rebellious, but talented detectives, with a dumbfuck senior man in charge of them.
Pardon me for prying but are you engaged in any house hunting yet? I ask because yesterday/Saturday you said that your son was grumpy with you on an ongoing basis? I am assuming this is the same son you’re living with.
Are you both in agreeance on your timeline for living with him short term and the timing of finding your own place?
I assume this might be dependant on your possessions being shipped in from the US with this eventuality expediting you having your own place to move the furniture in to.
Also obviously settlement on your NM house is also another important factor.
I’m back. I finished reading “Underground Lovers. Encounters with Fungi” and am now going to start on “The Allure of Fungi” which is one of Alison Pouliot’s earlier books. I very much like her writing style. (And I have to return the books to my friend, so I can’t muck about with them for too long)
kii said:
Neophyte said:
kii said:
Jarlsberg cheese made in Ireland.
Coles bread made in Ireland, last I heard.
Hmmm…there seems to be many things coming out of Ireland. When I shipped my 3 suitcases by a “send your bags” company the call centre was based in Ireland. I noticed because every time I called them, which was quite a few times, the person had a lovely Irish accent.
At the time I thought it was a nice way to lure customers in…an Irish accent is easier to understand, for me, than some call centre employees from India etc, plus English is usually their first language.
Ireland is doing well these days, because of government and policies which seek to make it a good place to do business, but not at high cost to the population, and ensuring that investment and development benefit the people as well as the corporations.
Sounds insane, i know, but they seem to be getting away with it, somehow.
kii said:
Okay, I think I have successfully juggled between two orders, one from Coles and another from Woolworths. Trying to get maximum savings etc. The order number for Coles has six (6) consecutive 4s, my brain just cried as I tried to count them.
Supermarkets are odd, aren’t they?
At Coles today, they had 500g packets of regular beef mince ‘on special’, get 2 for $14, save $1!
Right next those was 1kg packets of regular beef mince, at their regular price: $13.
Witty Rejoinder said:
kii said:
Okay, I think I have successfully juggled between two orders, one from Coles and another from Woolworths. Trying to get maximum savings etc. The order number for Coles has six (6) consecutive 4s, my brain just cried as I tried to count them.I also think I require some more tea and possibly a crumpet or 2 with golden syrup, or some squished sardines on toasted Burgen Soy & Linseed bread.
I should put on a load of washing, tidy my cell and change out of my pjs. Then watch some more of the new Inspector Lynley series. It’s possibly a tired old format of rebellious, but talented detectives, with a dumbfuck senior man in charge of them.
Pardon me for prying but are you engaged in any house hunting yet? I ask because yesterday/Saturday you said that your son was grumpy with you on an ongoing basis? I am assuming this is the same son you’re living with.
Are you both in agreeance on your timeline for living with him short term and the timing of finding your own place?
I assume this might be dependant on your possessions being shipped in from the US with this eventuality expediting you having your own place to move the furniture in to.
Also obviously settlement on your NM house is also another important factor.
It’s all good. We’re working it out.
kii said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
kii said:
Okay, I think I have successfully juggled between two orders, one from Coles and another from Woolworths. Trying to get maximum savings etc. The order number for Coles has six (6) consecutive 4s, my brain just cried as I tried to count them.I also think I require some more tea and possibly a crumpet or 2 with golden syrup, or some squished sardines on toasted Burgen Soy & Linseed bread.
I should put on a load of washing, tidy my cell and change out of my pjs. Then watch some more of the new Inspector Lynley series. It’s possibly a tired old format of rebellious, but talented detectives, with a dumbfuck senior man in charge of them.
Pardon me for prying but are you engaged in any house hunting yet? I ask because yesterday/Saturday you said that your son was grumpy with you on an ongoing basis? I am assuming this is the same son you’re living with.
Are you both in agreeance on your timeline for living with him short term and the timing of finding your own place?
I assume this might be dependant on your possessions being shipped in from the US with this eventuality expediting you having your own place to move the furniture in to.
Also obviously settlement on your NM house is also another important factor.
It’s all good. We’re working it out.
Good work.
I hadn’t watched any dog dancing for a few years. I like this one.
How’d the arborists and big machines go, Woodie?
I’m a bit happier now.
I was forced to stop using my fave phone of seven years as it’s deemed to not fully comply with the new frequencies. I was rather annoyed by that as there’s nothing wrong with it and I planned to keep it a few more years.
So I had to get a new one and I decided on a Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and I’ve just finished getting it running on a new operating system, Graphene. Graphene is the most private and secure phone OS available. I just have to learn how to use it fully now.
Michael V said:
How’d the arborists and big machines go, Woodie?
Been and gone. Got some rounds for the splitter to go through, and a big pile of stuff, they said wasn’t their job to take away. The garage roof leaks. tarps are covering the trainset.
Mr Assessor needs to visit.
Spiny Norman said:
I’m a bit happier now.
I was forced to stop using my fave phone of seven years as it’s deemed to not fully comply with the new frequencies. I was rather annoyed by that as there’s nothing wrong with it and I planned to keep it a few more years.
So I had to get a new one and I decided on a Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and I’ve just finished getting it running on a new operating system, Graphene. Graphene is the most private and secure phone OS available. I just have to learn how to use it fully now.
FMD……. My phone has just given me a 404 error. Oooops. Sorry. No. That’s the current time.
Woodie said:
Michael V said:
How’d the arborists and big machines go, Woodie?
Been and gone. Got some rounds for the splitter to go through, and a big pile of stuff, they said wasn’t their job to take away. The garage roof leaks. tarps are covering the trainset.
Mr Assessor needs to visit.
Good-oh.
I suppose the tractor and bucket can take care of moving the big pile of stuff onto the burning pile.
Good luck with the assessor.
:(
The evolutionary upside of same-sex sex among primates
New science suggests why monkeys and other primates engage in same-sex relations.
January 18, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. EST Yesterday at 5:00 a.m. EST
By Mark Johnson
As animals go about their lives — eating, fighting, having babies — they don’t always follow the script laid out for them by Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. Not every behavior furthers the cause of survival in a way that is obvious to humans.
One mystery that has long puzzled biologists is why animals of the same gender engage in sex that cannot produce offspring.
Now scientists report evidence that in nonhuman primates, same-gender sexual behavior plays an important role in the survival of individuals within certain species, helping them navigate harsh climates, predators, food scarcity and complex social structures.
A study published last week in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution offers new insight into the process of natural selection, the core mechanism behind evolution. The idea is that when random mutations in the genetic code benefit an individual, they persist and are passed on to offspring.
But this raises what scientists have called a Darwinian paradox: Genes linked to same-sex behavior have not vanished from nonhuman primates even though they don’t result in offspring.
Vincent Savolainen, one of the authors of the paper and the director of the Georgina Mace Center for the Living Planet at Imperial College London, said young animals might engage in same-sex behavior “to practice having sex,” in preparation for mating later in their lives.
Same-sex behavior may also bond individuals in a group of nonhuman primates, leaving them more inclined to trust each other when signaling the presence of predators and to defend one another.
Savolainen, who spent eight years studying rhesus macaques on the Puerto Rican island of Cayo Santiago, said that same-sex behavior may ultimately improve the survival of individuals, allowing them to form the alliances that help them rise in a group’s hierarchy.
The researchers at Imperial College London analyzed data on 491 nonhuman primate species, finding evidence of same-sex behavior in 59 species, 23 of which showed repeated occurrence of the behavior. They found that both males and females engage in same-sex relations.
“One of the aims of this study was to show how widespread” same-sex relations are in nature, Savolainen said. A 2023 study in Nature Communications reported that same-sex sexual behavior has been found in 261 mammal species, about 4 percent of the total. The behavior has been observed in animal species including humpback whales, elephants, giraffes and even in a Seychelles giant tortoise.
Savolainen said the results of his team’s study show that same-sex relations must be taken into account to understand how a particular animal society works.
“Feeding, fighting, looking after your offspring, reproductive sex and same-sex sexual behavior is a repertoire of behavior that makes these complex societies function,” he said.
The researchers focused their study on mounting and other sexual behaviors that involved the genitals as opposed to practices such as grooming. Their work analyzed data from dozens of other studies of same-sex sexual behavior, as well as data on climate and predation.
The scientists used the data to evaluate three evolutionary theories that attempt to explain the prevalence of same-sex relations in nonhuman primates. The first is that the behavior is influenced by extreme climates, scarcity of resources and predators; the second, that it is more likely to occur among sexually dimorphic species, meaning those with greater differences between males and females in terms of body size, lifespan and other factors; and finally, that it is driven by social complexity.
They found that same-sex relations were more likely in species that live in harsh, dry environments and in those that have distinct differences between males and females in size and appearance. Same-sex relations, they discovered, are also more likely in species that have social hierarchies.
They also looked at conditions that influence opposite-sex sexual relations among species and found that these are less likely in places under environmental stress.
Marlene Zuk, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Minnesota, said the new paper’s systematic approach makes an important contribution to a discussion that is anything but new.
“Basically, this is the nature-nurture controversy,” Zuk said. “Let’s cut to the chase, this is what people really want to know: Is homosexuality caused by your genes or is it caused by the way you grew up, or your environment, or however you want to put it?”
The nature-nurture argument has haunted discussions about same-sex attraction in humans for years, with researchers at one time hunting for a single “gay gene” before determining that one does not exist.
For a while, Zuk said, “I became the go-to person for every zoo that had gay penguins.” (Penguin sexuality has struck a nerve with some Americans, as evidenced by frequent efforts to ban the award-winning children’s book “And Tango Makes Three,” about two male penguins raising a baby chick.)
Julia Monk, an assistant professor in New York University’s department of environmental studies, called the new study an advance that takes a refreshing approach by shifting away from the notion of “same-sex behavior as some conundrum that needs to be solved and really trying to understand the specific environmental and social factors that might drive the prevalence of same-sex behavior in primates.”
Julie Teichroeb, an associate professor of anthropology at the University of Toronto at Scarborough in Canada, praised the care and analysis taken by Savolainen and his colleagues, and said that research has shown that the Darwinian paradox no longer makes sense.
“The idea is that mating behavior is costly in terms of time and energy, and then if you’re directing that behavior towards same-sex mates, you don’t have the potential for offspring,” Teichroeb said. “But the fact that that time and energy can go to building really strong alliances with same-sex individuals — that might allow you to compete better for food or even to defend a group of different-sex mates that you can then mate with.
“It’s only an evolutionary paradox if you never engage in different-sex sexual behavior,” she said.
Savolainen said his team hopes to build on this study by focusing on macaques and delving into the ways they may benefit later in life from same-sex relations.
“That’s a big thing,” he said, “because it would definitely be a complete reversal of this Darwinian paradox to show that the more same-sex you do, the more babies you may have in the end.”
Monika Mathur contributed to this report.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/01/18/same-sex-behavior-primates-darwin/
Witty Rejoinder said:
The evolutionary upside of same-sex sex among primates
New science suggests why monkeys and other primates engage in same-sex relations.January 18, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. EST Yesterday at 5:00 a.m. EST
By Mark JohnsonAs animals go about their lives — eating, fighting, having babies — they don’t always follow the script laid out for them by Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. Not every behavior furthers the cause of survival in a way that is obvious to humans.
One mystery that has long puzzled biologists is why animals of the same gender engage in sex that cannot produce offspring.
Now scientists report evidence that in nonhuman primates, same-gender sexual behavior plays an important role in the survival of individuals within certain species, helping them navigate harsh climates, predators, food scarcity and complex social structures.
A study published last week in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution offers new insight into the process of natural selection, the core mechanism behind evolution. The idea is that when random mutations in the genetic code benefit an individual, they persist and are passed on to offspring.
But this raises what scientists have called a Darwinian paradox: Genes linked to same-sex behavior have not vanished from nonhuman primates even though they don’t result in offspring.
Vincent Savolainen, one of the authors of the paper and the director of the Georgina Mace Center for the Living Planet at Imperial College London, said young animals might engage in same-sex behavior “to practice having sex,” in preparation for mating later in their lives.
Same-sex behavior may also bond individuals in a group of nonhuman primates, leaving them more inclined to trust each other when signaling the presence of predators and to defend one another.
Savolainen, who spent eight years studying rhesus macaques on the Puerto Rican island of Cayo Santiago, said that same-sex behavior may ultimately improve the survival of individuals, allowing them to form the alliances that help them rise in a group’s hierarchy.
The researchers at Imperial College London analyzed data on 491 nonhuman primate species, finding evidence of same-sex behavior in 59 species, 23 of which showed repeated occurrence of the behavior. They found that both males and females engage in same-sex relations.
“One of the aims of this study was to show how widespread” same-sex relations are in nature, Savolainen said. A 2023 study in Nature Communications reported that same-sex sexual behavior has been found in 261 mammal species, about 4 percent of the total. The behavior has been observed in animal species including humpback whales, elephants, giraffes and even in a Seychelles giant tortoise.
Savolainen said the results of his team’s study show that same-sex relations must be taken into account to understand how a particular animal society works.
“Feeding, fighting, looking after your offspring, reproductive sex and same-sex sexual behavior is a repertoire of behavior that makes these complex societies function,” he said.
The researchers focused their study on mounting and other sexual behaviors that involved the genitals as opposed to practices such as grooming. Their work analyzed data from dozens of other studies of same-sex sexual behavior, as well as data on climate and predation.
The scientists used the data to evaluate three evolutionary theories that attempt to explain the prevalence of same-sex relations in nonhuman primates. The first is that the behavior is influenced by extreme climates, scarcity of resources and predators; the second, that it is more likely to occur among sexually dimorphic species, meaning those with greater differences between males and females in terms of body size, lifespan and other factors; and finally, that it is driven by social complexity.
They found that same-sex relations were more likely in species that live in harsh, dry environments and in those that have distinct differences between males and females in size and appearance. Same-sex relations, they discovered, are also more likely in species that have social hierarchies.
They also looked at conditions that influence opposite-sex sexual relations among species and found that these are less likely in places under environmental stress.
Marlene Zuk, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Minnesota, said the new paper’s systematic approach makes an important contribution to a discussion that is anything but new.
“Basically, this is the nature-nurture controversy,” Zuk said. “Let’s cut to the chase, this is what people really want to know: Is homosexuality caused by your genes or is it caused by the way you grew up, or your environment, or however you want to put it?”
The nature-nurture argument has haunted discussions about same-sex attraction in humans for years, with researchers at one time hunting for a single “gay gene” before determining that one does not exist.
For a while, Zuk said, “I became the go-to person for every zoo that had gay penguins.” (Penguin sexuality has struck a nerve with some Americans, as evidenced by frequent efforts to ban the award-winning children’s book “And Tango Makes Three,” about two male penguins raising a baby chick.)
Julia Monk, an assistant professor in New York University’s department of environmental studies, called the new study an advance that takes a refreshing approach by shifting away from the notion of “same-sex behavior as some conundrum that needs to be solved and really trying to understand the specific environmental and social factors that might drive the prevalence of same-sex behavior in primates.”
Julie Teichroeb, an associate professor of anthropology at the University of Toronto at Scarborough in Canada, praised the care and analysis taken by Savolainen and his colleagues, and said that research has shown that the Darwinian paradox no longer makes sense.
“The idea is that mating behavior is costly in terms of time and energy, and then if you’re directing that behavior towards same-sex mates, you don’t have the potential for offspring,” Teichroeb said. “But the fact that that time and energy can go to building really strong alliances with same-sex individuals — that might allow you to compete better for food or even to defend a group of different-sex mates that you can then mate with.
“It’s only an evolutionary paradox if you never engage in different-sex sexual behavior,” she said.
Savolainen said his team hopes to build on this study by focusing on macaques and delving into the ways they may benefit later in life from same-sex relations.
“That’s a big thing,” he said, “because it would definitely be a complete reversal of this Darwinian paradox to show that the more same-sex you do, the more babies you may have in the end.”
Monika Mathur contributed to this report.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/01/18/same-sex-behavior-primates-darwin/
Could we assume animals realise the connection between sex and making babies.
They want the pleasure without the baby part
I misread the headline, thought it said “pirates”.
Woodie said:
Michael V said:
How’d the arborists and big machines go, Woodie?
Been and gone. Got some rounds for the splitter to go through, and a big pile of stuff, they said wasn’t their job to take away. The garage roof leaks. tarps are covering the trainset.
Mr Assessor needs to visit.
Gosh, don’t we all just love the cycle of “it’s not my job”? On the upside, you’re all set for firewood.
Divine Angel said:
I misread the headline, thought it said “pirates”.
Divine Angel said:
I misread the headline, thought it said “pirates”.
LOL
G’donya!
:)
Divine Angel said:
I misread the headline, thought it said “pirates”.
It’s why they say argghhh as they forgot the lube
I’ve never won an Oscar. Do you think Cate Blanchett will give me hers?
Divine Angel said:
I’ve never won an Oscar. Do you think Cate Blanchett will give me hers?
Have you ended any wars lately? On-set dramas probably count…
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
I’ve never won an Oscar. Do you think Cate Blanchett will give me hers?
Have you ended any wars lately? On-set dramas probably count…
Have I ended any wars? I’ll have to check my journal, sometimes I forget things.
There’s a good kite-flying wind here, so i took my kite to see how effective are my fixes to its instability problems.
Summary: it flies worse than the worst kamikaze pilot. At least they could get off the ground and stay up there for a bit.
It persists in diving off to port, and heading groundward at a decent rate of knots. Seems that i can do nothing about this.
I am defeated. I can’t build a decent kite. I doubt that the combined efforts of Otto Lillienthal, Lawrence Hargrave, and the Wright brothers could save this kite.
I may cut this one down in size, and see if i can re-manufacture it to be more effective.
Or, i may just save myself the trouble, and buy one off the internet.
Witty Rejoinder said:
“The idea is that mating behavior is costly in terms of time and energy, and then if you’re directing that behavior towards same-sex mates, you don’t have the potential for offspring,” Teichroeb said. “But the fact that that time and energy can go to building really strong alliances with same-sex individuals — that might allow you to compete better for food or even to defend a group of different-sex mates that you can then mate with.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/01/18/same-sex-behavior-primates-darwin/
exactly, everyone knows that gays are lazy useless eaters who can’t find time or energy to do any productive or reproductive work
fk knows where these jokers get their biological tenets from
Witty Rejoinder said:
…../…text cut by me the master cutter of superfluous text so that the world may not be displaced by replicated text…/….https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/01/18/same-sex-behavior-primates-darwin/
>One mystery that has long puzzled biologists is why animals of the same gender engage in sex that cannot produce offspring
I don’t want to seem like Captain Genius and alienate half the species, but isn’t that question likely answered, or it would at least be a good starting point to thinking about it, if you replace the word “same” with opposite (or different), experiment a bit with that idea, I mean it’s happening everywhere most of the time.
and I could experiment with a smaller gif
661KB
oh it lets me, so only allows small gif, maybe under 1MB
transition said:
SCIENCE said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
“The idea is that mating behavior is costly in terms of time and energy, and then if you’re directing that behavior towards same-sex mates, you don’t have the potential for offspring,” Teichroeb said. “But the fact that that time and energy can go to building really strong alliances with same-sex individuals — that might allow you to compete better for food or even to defend a group of different-sex mates that you can then mate with.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/01/18/same-sex-behavior-primates-darwin/
exactly, everyone knows that gays are lazy useless eaters who can’t find time or energy to do any productive or reproductive work
fk knows where these jokers get their biological tenets from
…../…text cut by me the master cutter of superfluous text so that the world may not be displaced by replicated text…/….
>One mystery that has long puzzled biologists is why animals of the same gender engage in sex that cannot produce offspring
I don’t want to seem like Captain Genius and alienate half the species, but isn’t that question likely answered, or it would at least be a good starting point to thinking about it, if you replace the word “same” with opposite (or different), experiment a bit with that idea, I mean it’s happening everywhere most of the time.
“Why Do Animals That Enjoy Having Fun, Go And Have Fun ¿ “Scientists” Puzzled”
transition said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
…../…text cut by me the master cutter of superfluous text so that the world may not be displaced by replicated text…/….https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/01/18/same-sex-behavior-primates-darwin/
>One mystery that has long puzzled biologists is why animals of the same gender engage in sex that cannot produce offspring
I don’t want to seem like Captain Genius and alienate half the species, but isn’t that question likely answered, or it would at least be a good starting point to thinking about it, if you replace the word “same” with opposite (or different), experiment a bit with that idea, I mean it’s happening everywhere most of the time.
It would make sense in some ways for homosexual sex to be the norm and heterosexual sex for procreation.
No accidental pregnancies
Cymek said:
SCIENCE said:
transition said:
SCIENCE said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
“The idea is that mating behavior is costly in terms of time and energy, and then if you’re directing that behavior towards same-sex mates, you don’t have the potential for offspring,” Teichroeb said. “But the fact that that time and energy can go to building really strong alliances with same-sex individuals — that might allow you to compete better for food or even to defend a group of different-sex mates that you can then mate with.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/01/18/same-sex-behavior-primates-darwin/
exactly, everyone knows that gays are lazy useless eaters who can’t find time or energy to do any productive or reproductive work
fk knows where these jokers get their biological tenets from
…../…text cut by me the master cutter of superfluous text so that the world may not be displaced by replicated text…/….
>One mystery that has long puzzled biologists is why animals of the same gender engage in sex that cannot produce offspring
I don’t want to seem like Captain Genius and alienate half the species, but isn’t that question likely answered, or it would at least be a good starting point to thinking about it, if you replace the word “same” with opposite (or different), experiment a bit with that idea, I mean it’s happening everywhere most of the time.
“Why Do Animals That Enjoy Having Fun, Go And Have Fun ¿ “Scientists” Puzzled”
It would make sense in some ways for homosexual sex to be the norm and heterosexual sex for procreation.
No accidental pregnancies
gotta love fkn Americans
“The idea is that mating behavior is costly in terms of time and energy, and then if you’re directing that behavior towards same-sex mates, you don’t have the potential for offspring,” Teichroeb said.
“mating is the part that costs the most¡ That’s because actually growing and caring for the offspring costs the male nothing (it’s the female that belongs in the kitchen) so naturally males should only fuck females with nonorgasmic procreating sex, and have harems of same-sex-fucking females”
wait didn’t realise that Tate changed their name to Teichroeb
captain_spalding said:
There’s a good kite-flying wind here, so i took my kite to see how effective are my fixes to its instability problems.Summary: it flies worse than the worst kamikaze pilot. At least they could get off the ground and stay up there for a bit.
It persists in diving off to port, and heading groundward at a decent rate of knots. Seems that i can do nothing about this.
I am defeated. I can’t build a decent kite. I doubt that the combined efforts of Otto Lillienthal, Lawrence Hargrave, and the Wright brothers could save this kite.
I may cut this one down in size, and see if i can re-manufacture it to be more effective.
Or, i may just save myself the trouble, and buy one off the internet.
I’m sure we made kites in the 1980s, with that bright coloured “parachute” material that running shorts and pants and wind breaker jackets were made of. I can’t remember how we did it though. Probably bought one and used it as a pattern. I don’t think we still have got one, although maybe up in a top of a cupboard, right at the back.
buffy said:
captain_spalding said:
There’s a good kite-flying wind here, so i took my kite to see how effective are my fixes to its instability problems.Summary: it flies worse than the worst kamikaze pilot. At least they could get off the ground and stay up there for a bit.
It persists in diving off to port, and heading groundward at a decent rate of knots. Seems that i can do nothing about this.
I am defeated. I can’t build a decent kite. I doubt that the combined efforts of Otto Lillienthal, Lawrence Hargrave, and the Wright brothers could save this kite.
I may cut this one down in size, and see if i can re-manufacture it to be more effective.
Or, i may just save myself the trouble, and buy one off the internet.
I’m sure we made kites in the 1980s, with that bright coloured “parachute” material that running shorts and pants and wind breaker jackets were made of. I can’t remember how we did it though. Probably bought one and used it as a pattern. I don’t think we still have got one, although maybe up in a top of a cupboard, right at the back.
The funny thing is, this current kite is one on which i took more care than on a previous attempt (it’s a delta kite), and it performs much worse than that dodgy-bodgy first effort!
captain_spalding said:
buffy said:
captain_spalding said:
There’s a good kite-flying wind here, so i took my kite to see how effective are my fixes to its instability problems.Summary: it flies worse than the worst kamikaze pilot. At least they could get off the ground and stay up there for a bit.
It persists in diving off to port, and heading groundward at a decent rate of knots. Seems that i can do nothing about this.
I am defeated. I can’t build a decent kite. I doubt that the combined efforts of Otto Lillienthal, Lawrence Hargrave, and the Wright brothers could save this kite.
I may cut this one down in size, and see if i can re-manufacture it to be more effective.
Or, i may just save myself the trouble, and buy one off the internet.
I’m sure we made kites in the 1980s, with that bright coloured “parachute” material that running shorts and pants and wind breaker jackets were made of. I can’t remember how we did it though. Probably bought one and used it as a pattern. I don’t think we still have got one, although maybe up in a top of a cupboard, right at the back.
The funny thing is, this current kite is one on which i took more care than on a previous attempt (it’s a delta kite), and it performs much worse than that dodgy-bodgy first effort!
OK, Captain…Mr buffy knew where to find the kites in the shed. Here they are. They need some minor renovation. The big one is just a put it up and let it fly one, the smaller one is a stunt kite with two strings. If you would like, I can parcel them up and post them to you and you can have them, either to renovate or use as a pattern.
I can be contacted as buffy and the rest of the address is at wdfat with the usual dots and coms and aus.
captain_spalding said:
buffy said:
captain_spalding said:
There’s a good kite-flying wind here, so i took my kite to see how effective are my fixes to its instability problems.Summary: it flies worse than the worst kamikaze pilot. At least they could get off the ground and stay up there for a bit.
It persists in diving off to port, and heading groundward at a decent rate of knots. Seems that i can do nothing about this.
I am defeated. I can’t build a decent kite. I doubt that the combined efforts of Otto Lillienthal, Lawrence Hargrave, and the Wright brothers could save this kite.
I may cut this one down in size, and see if i can re-manufacture it to be more effective.
Or, i may just save myself the trouble, and buy one off the internet.
I’m sure we made kites in the 1980s, with that bright coloured “parachute” material that running shorts and pants and wind breaker jackets were made of. I can’t remember how we did it though. Probably bought one and used it as a pattern. I don’t think we still have got one, although maybe up in a top of a cupboard, right at the back.
The funny thing is, this current kite is one on which i took more care than on a previous attempt (it’s a delta kite), and it performs much worse than that dodgy-bodgy first effort!
Got pics … and/or plans?
buffy said:
OK, Captain…Mr buffy knew where to find the kites in the shed. Here they are. They need some minor renovation. The big one is just a put it up and let it fly one, the smaller one is a stunt kite with two strings. If you would like, I can parcel them up and post them to you and you can have them, either to renovate or use as a pattern.
A most generous offer, buffy, and it’s greatly appreciated, but i won’t trouble you for that.
You should dust them off and fly them yourself!
The big one is pretty much exactly what i’ve been trying for (but in calico cloth).
I’ll blunder on here, or just buy one that’s ready to go. :)
captain_spalding said:
buffy said:OK, Captain…Mr buffy knew where to find the kites in the shed. Here they are. They need some minor renovation. The big one is just a put it up and let it fly one, the smaller one is a stunt kite with two strings. If you would like, I can parcel them up and post them to you and you can have them, either to renovate or use as a pattern.
A most generous offer, buffy, and it’s greatly appreciated, but i won’t trouble you for that.
You should dust them off and fly them yourself!
The big one is pretty much exactly what i’ve been trying for (but in calico cloth).
I’ll blunder on here, or just buy one that’s ready to go. :)
We won’t be using them again. Really, if you would like them, let me know. If I can send 20 odd arrows to Tasmania for refletching, I can certainly sent a couple of kites to you.
:)
In today’s edition of People Are Gullible…
Divine Angel said:
In today’s edition of People Are Gullible…
I think that was quite a long time ago.
Divine Angel said:
In today’s edition of People Are Gullible…
doesn’t this urban myth come up every 2 years
Divine Angel said:
In today’s edition of People Are Gullible…
God moves in mysterious way
His wonders to perform
Divine Angel said:
In today’s edition of People Are Gullible…
It does lend a degree of authority to the admonition ‘don’t drink the kool-aid’.
captain_spalding said:
Divine Angel said:
In today’s edition of People Are Gullible…
It does lend a degree of authority to the admonition ‘don’t drink the kool-aid’.
I can see that connection.
I see the article on primate homosexual sex had prompted some interesting discussion. I should have stated a thread. Some points since I don’t have time to engage in discussion right now:
- human understanding of procreation is a very recent phenomenon. Early humans thought fertile women were entirely responsible for their fecundity which resulted in early worship of this behaviour until the understanding of the male role reversed this and brought about more patriarchal religion and societies.
- I don’t know the science in primates but most animals only engage in sex when they are fertile. Human differ in this regard so it must perhaps be considered as something that has developed over hundreds of thousands of years in tandem with human cultural, linguistic and social development.
- Is sex fun for non-primates? It’s a valid question when they are biologically observed to only engage in sex when fertile. Even reasonably intelligent non-primates seem to be slaves to biological imperatives.
Finally I recall a contention from other researchers on this subject that perhaps the simplest answer is the best. Perhaps humans are just oversexed and homosexual behaviour is just a side effect of having sex that is physically pleasurable all the time and with whoever strikes your fancy.
Homosexual behaviour in non primates is most easily identified where same sex couples choose members of their own sex as primary companion and if possible care for young ‘adopted’ from others in the case of males or harvested with sexual reproduction with non mates in females.
Human social roles are so complex and are tied so intimately with our biological sex that in human family groups individuals can take on roles as care givers to relatives and strangers alike. Homosexual sex is almost an afterthought in the scheme of human social roles .
Okay that is enough blather. I have stuff to do.
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:
In today’s edition of People Are Gullible…
doesn’t this urban myth come up every 2 years
It’s a sign.
I was in Officeworks today. A young lady was testing a poster pen by writing “Jesus loves you” on the writing pad. Feeling snarky, I added “doesn’t” after she walked away.
Now the universe is letting me know my prank wasnt amusing, see?
Witty Rejoinder said:
- Is sex fun for non-primates? It’s a valid question when they are biologically observed to only engage in sex when fertile. Even reasonably intelligent non-primates seem to be slaves to biological imperatives.
how does biology instruct its agents to follow an imperative
Captain S…I’ve just looked at AusPost’s website and they don’t accept packages longer than 105cm. But if you did want the kites, we could liberate the struts and just send the material (folded up) and I could include a list of the struts and their lengths for you to replace them.
Divine Angel said:
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:
In today’s edition of People Are Gullible…
doesn’t this urban myth come up every 2 years
It’s a sign.
I was in Officeworks today. A young lady was testing a poster pen by writing “Jesus loves you” on the writing pad. Feeling snarky, I added “doesn’t” after she walked away.
Now the universe is letting me know my prank wasnt amusing, see?
SCIENCE said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
- Is sex fun for non-primates? It’s a valid question when they are biologically observed to only engage in sex when fertile. Even reasonably intelligent non-primates seem to be slaves to biological imperatives.
how does biology instruct its agents to follow an imperative
By making it enjoyable.
Good news: arm exercises no longer cause nerve pain
Not so good news: still causes tendon pain and I think there might be a ganglion cyst forming on my wrist. I was warned this was a possibility, I’ll ask the physio next time I see him. Still haven’t heard from the ExoGen guy.
Divine Angel said:
…I think there might be a ganglion cyst forming on my wrist.
a large bible should do the trick in getting rid of that ganglion.
Boris said:
Divine Angel said:
…I think there might be a ganglion cyst forming on my wrist.
a large bible should do the trick in getting rid of that ganglion.
In centuries gone by, a common treatment for ganglion cysts used to be to bash it hard with a heavy book, forcing the fluid to disperse. And the heaviest book in the house would usually be the Bible! That’s where the ganglion cyst got its name, also picking up the moniker “Gideon’s disease” on the way.
Boris said:
Boris said:
Divine Angel said:
…I think there might be a ganglion cyst forming on my wrist.
a large bible should do the trick in getting rid of that ganglion.
In centuries gone by, a common treatment for ganglion cysts used to be to bash it hard with a heavy book, forcing the fluid to disperse. And the heaviest book in the house would usually be the Bible! That’s where the ganglion cyst got its name, also picking up the moniker “Gideon’s disease” on the way.
Is that from the Book of Ganglion?
I’m sure it did wonders for the joint and surround tissue.
I’ve met plenty of judgemental bitches.
Finished Ludwig. Most satisfactory.
S2 starts in a couple of months.
We’re 10 minutes into No Other Choice, a Korean movie thematically similar to Squid Game. I think it even has the same main actor.
dv said:
Finished Ludwig. Most satisfactory.S2 starts in a couple of months.
Leichhardt was an interesting man alright.
We just finished the doco on ABC about Inigo Philbrick and his art fraud. The amounts of money were phenomenal, and goodness me…it was always someone else’s fault, he was surrounded by incompetents etc etc. Absolutely no indication that he felt remorse for being a criminal.
Peak Warming Man said:
dv said:
Finished Ludwig. Most satisfactory.S2 starts in a couple of months.
Leichhardt was an interesting man alright.
You can read about his exploits here.
I used to love Social Studies at school.
https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/5005/pg5005-images.html
Peak Warming Man said:
Peak Warming Man said:
dv said:
Finished Ludwig. Most satisfactory.S2 starts in a couple of months.
Leichhardt was an interesting man alright.
You can read about his exploits here.
I used to love Social Studies at school.
https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/5005/pg5005-images.html
A rather great leap from DVs post, but have started reading Ludwig’s journal again. (thanks DV)
Early on it covers ground that was well traversed by Cunningham in 1827. This expedition is in 1844 and confirms the topography of the country described by Cunningham. Both mention country around the redoubt.
Rubs hands.
Evenin’ all.
Just got home from work and checking out the various news. Unpleasant as usual.
Meanwhile, there is a couple of major bushfires doing their thing in the Great Southern of WA. Nowhere near as much damage to human assets as the recent Victorian fires, but still large and angry and if you just happen to be a critter living in one of the national reserves involved, you may be having a bad day.
Click back a few days to see how its spread.
https://worldview.earthdata.nasa.gov/?v=118.16109888030995,-34.34317853729345,120.69866076288515,-32.99635307413403&l=MODIS_Aqua_CorrectedReflectance_Bands721&lg=false&t=2026-01-19-T03%3A28%3A29Z
Peak Warming Man said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Peak Warming Man said:Leichhardt was an interesting man alright.
You can read about his exploits here.
I used to love Social Studies at school.
https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/5005/pg5005-images.html
A rather great leap from DVs post, but have started reading Ludwig’s journal again. (thanks DV)
Early on it covers ground that was well traversed by Cunningham in 1827. This expedition is in 1844 and confirms the topography of the country described by Cunningham. Both mention country around the redoubt.
Rubs hands.
Goodo.
He disappeared in the end.
Bubblecar said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Peak Warming Man said:You can read about his exploits here.
I used to love Social Studies at school.
https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/5005/pg5005-images.html
A rather great leap from DVs post, but have started reading Ludwig’s journal again. (thanks DV)
Early on it covers ground that was well traversed by Cunningham in 1827. This expedition is in 1844 and confirms the topography of the country described by Cunningham. Both mention country around the redoubt.
Rubs hands.Goodo.
He disappeared in the end.
We all do.
Kingy said:
Evenin’ all.Just got home from work and checking out the various news. Unpleasant as usual.
Meanwhile, there is a couple of major bushfires doing their thing in the Great Southern of WA. Nowhere near as much damage to human assets as the recent Victorian fires, but still large and angry and if you just happen to be a critter living in one of the national reserves involved, you may be having a bad day.
Click back a few days to see how its spread.
https://worldview.earthdata.nasa.gov/?v=118.16109888030995,-34.34317853729345,120.69866076288515,-32.99635307413403&l=MODIS_Aqua_CorrectedReflectance_Bands721&lg=false&t=2026-01-19-T03%3A28%3A29Z
Nasty.
captain_spalding said:
Bubblecar said:
Peak Warming Man said:A rather great leap from DVs post, but have started reading Ludwig’s journal again. (thanks DV)
Early on it covers ground that was well traversed by Cunningham in 1827. This expedition is in 1844 and confirms the topography of the country described by Cunningham. Both mention country around the redoubt.
Rubs hands.Goodo.
He disappeared in the end.
We all do.
Some more mysteriously than others.
Peak Warming Man said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Peak Warming Man said:Leichhardt was an interesting man alright.
You can read about his exploits here.
I used to love Social Studies at school.
https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/5005/pg5005-images.html
A rather great leap from DVs post, but have started reading Ludwig’s journal again. (thanks DV)
Early on it covers ground that was well traversed by Cunningham in 1827. This expedition is in 1844 and confirms the topography of the country described by Cunningham. Both mention country around the redoubt.
Rubs hands.
A nice cup of tea (black and none) was important.
“As our tea bag was getting very low, and as I was afraid that we should have to go a long time without this most useful article, I thought it advisable to make a more saving arrangement. We had, consequently, a pot of good tea at luncheon, when we arrived at our camp tired and exhausted, and most in want of an exciting and refreshing beverage. The tea-leaves remaining in the pot, were saved and boiled up for supper, allowing a pint to each person. In the morning, we had our soup, and drank water ad libitum. Tea is unquestionably one of the most important provisions of such an expedition: sugar is of very little consequence, and I believe that one does even better without it. We have not felt the slightest inconvenience from the want of flour; and we were a long time without salt. The want of the latter, however, made us costive, and, when we began to use it again, almost every one of us had a slight attack of diarrhoea.”
Peak Warming Man said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Peak Warming Man said:You can read about his exploits here.
I used to love Social Studies at school.
https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/5005/pg5005-images.html
A rather great leap from DVs post, but have started reading Ludwig’s journal again. (thanks DV)
Early on it covers ground that was well traversed by Cunningham in 1827. This expedition is in 1844 and confirms the topography of the country described by Cunningham. Both mention country around the redoubt.
Rubs hands.A nice cup of tea (black and none) was important.
“As our tea bag was getting very low, and as I was afraid that we should have to go a long time without this most useful article, I thought it advisable to make a more saving arrangement. We had, consequently, a pot of good tea at luncheon, when we arrived at our camp tired and exhausted, and most in want of an exciting and refreshing beverage. The tea-leaves remaining in the pot, were saved and boiled up for supper, allowing a pint to each person. In the morning, we had our soup, and drank water ad libitum. Tea is unquestionably one of the most important provisions of such an expedition: sugar is of very little consequence, and I believe that one does even better without it. We have not felt the slightest inconvenience from the want of flour; and we were a long time without salt. The want of the latter, however, made us costive, and, when we began to use it again, almost every one of us had a slight attack of diarrhoea.”
Costive is an old term for constipated.
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 15 degrees at the back door and mildly overcast. We ended up with stuff all rain yesterday, although we did have some thunder and lightning in the evening. Today we are forecast a sunny 31 degrees. I see Saturday is presently forecast a 38. I’ll get the garden wetted down over the ensuing days.
Bakery Breakfast with our Hamilton archery friend this morning at 7.30am. I haven’t made any decisions on other activities during the day, but there will be afternoon reading and napping.
Partly cloudy, top of 29, might get a shower.
We have to be home today because Mr Mutant needs to sign for a parcel. I’m also expecting a package.
Morning pilgrims.
Nothing much to report.
Peak Warming Man said:
Morning pilgrims.
Nothing much to report.
Well, it’s raining here.
Greetings
Possible “Superkilonova” Exploded Not Once But Twice
December 16, 2025
Double explosion may have produced gravitational waves and light
When the most massive stars reach the ends of their lives, they blow up in spectacular supernova explosions, which seed the universe with heavy elements such as carbon and iron. Another type of explosion—the kilonova—occurs when a pair of dense dead stars, called neutron stars, smash together, forging even heavier elements such as gold and uranium. Such heavy elements are among the basic building
https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/possible-superkilonova-exploded-not-once-but-twice blocks of stars and planets.
The Sharks are having a good season in Sydney.
Peak Warming Man said:
The Sharks are having a good season in Sydney.
LOL
He probably lived a lot longer than the skeletons behind him will.
Peak Warming Man said:
He probably lived a lot longer than the skeletons behind him will.
Are they that skinny as they are essentially coat hangers
Cymek said:
Peak Warming Man said:
He probably lived a lot longer than the skeletons behind him will.
Are they that skinny as they are essentially coat hangers
male designers seem to have unnatural standards of what their models should look like. plus it is slim not skinny.
Top of 40 deg C anticipated today
dv said:
Top of 40 deg C anticipated today
Hope you remembered to wear deodorant
dv said:
Top of 40 deg C anticipated today
Lunacy. 27 expected here, which is sufficiently excessive.
Divine Angel said:
dv said:
Top of 40 deg C anticipated today
Hope you remembered to wear deodorant
Surely most deodorants fail in such conditions.
Has Tamb been heard from lately?
Sooo we were considering going to NSW mid north coast this week. The latest shark attack is not too far from where we were going.
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
dv said:
Top of 40 deg C anticipated today
Hope you remembered to wear deodorant
Surely most deodorants fail in such conditions.
Sweat need not turn into body odour.
btm said:
Has Tamb been heard from lately?
He hasn’t been peeping in much, no.
dv said:
Top of 40 deg C anticipated today
You seem to be sending that across to us for Saturday.
Time for my after lunch read and siesta. I want to do some note taking on native geraniums, but my mind is not in the right place at the moment. I’ll do something else and come back to it.
btm said:
Has Tamb been heard from lately?
Hmmm.
And Arts is MIA, too.
buffy said:
Time for my after lunch read and siesta. I want to do some note taking on native geraniums, but my mind is not in the right place at the moment. I’ll do something else and come back to it.
I slept 9h16m last night. No siesta here today.
Boris said:
Cymek said:
Peak Warming Man said:
He probably lived a lot longer than the skeletons behind him will.
Are they that skinny as they are essentially coat hangers
male designers seem to have unnatural standards of what their models should look like. plus it is slim not skinny.
wait is this a picture from that island
Workcover called. I’ve been transferred to the “long claims” dept. This lady wasn’t nearly as aggressive as the pre-Christmas lady.
Michael V said:
btm said:
Has Tamb been heard from lately?
Hmmm.
And Arts is MIA, too.
I hope they are OK.
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
Time for my after lunch read and siesta. I want to do some note taking on native geraniums, but my mind is not in the right place at the moment. I’ll do something else and come back to it.
I slept 9h16m last night. No siesta here today.
I slept about 3.5 hours. There will be an afternoon snoozle.
Michael V said:
Michael V said:
btm said:
Has Tamb been heard from lately?
Hmmm.
And Arts is MIA, too.
I hope they are OK.
DA gave us an update on Arts just the other day.
She’s just busy elsewhere.
Divine Angel said:
Sooo we were considering going to NSW mid north coast this week. The latest shark attack is not too far from where we were going.
Where’s Pauline Hanson when ya need her. What we need is more fish & chip shops.
Woodie said:
Divine Angel said:
Sooo we were considering going to NSW mid north coast this week. The latest shark attack is not too far from where we were going.
Where’s Pauline Hanson when ya need her. What we need is more fish & chip shops.
Pauline is flakey AF!
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:
Michael V said:Hmmm.
And Arts is MIA, too.
I hope they are OK.
DA gave us an update on Arts just the other day.
She’s just busy elsewhere.
Ta.
Boris said:
Woodie said:
Divine Angel said:
Sooo we were considering going to NSW mid north coast this week. The latest shark attack is not too far from where we were going.
Where’s Pauline Hanson when ya need her. What we need is more fish & chip shops.
Pauline is flakey AF!
I am not eating her!!!!!!
Kind of loving Excavating Q. Dude’s such a nerd, going through all the alternative hypotheses no matter how convoluted.
Michael V said:
Boris said:
Woodie said:Where’s Pauline Hanson when ya need her. What we need is more fish & chip shops.
Pauline is flakey AF!
I am not eating her!!!!!!
Not even with a slice of lemon?
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
Boris said:Pauline is flakey AF!
I am not eating her!!!!!!
Not even with a slice of lemon?
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
Boris said:Pauline is flakey AF!
I am not eating her!!!!!!
Not even with a slice of lemon?
Nope. Not me. Not ever.
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:I am not eating her!!!!!!
Not even with a slice of lemon?
Nope. Not me. Not ever.
I’d require a 4m pole bewtween me and her at the very least.
dv said:
Kind of loving Excavating Q. Dude’s such a nerd, going through all the alternative hypotheses no matter how convoluted.
I’m probably missing the point here, but what happened to John?
The Rev Dodgson said:
dv said:
Kind of loving Excavating Q. Dude’s such a nerd, going through all the alternative hypotheses no matter how convoluted.
I’m probably missing the point here, but what happened to John?
John, also known as John the Baptist, had his head delivered on a silver plate, well so the story goes.
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
Boris said:Pauline is flakey AF!
I am not eating her!!!!!!
Not even with a slice of lemon?
She’s sour enough already.
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:
Michael V said:Hmmm.
And Arts is MIA, too.
I hope they are OK.
DA gave us an update on Arts just the other day.
She’s just busy elsewhere.
The Rev Dodgson said:
dv said:
Kind of loving Excavating Q. Dude’s such a nerd, going through all the alternative hypotheses no matter how convoluted.
I’m probably missing the point here, but what happened to John?
John is not one of the Synoptic Gospels. It shares relatively little with Mark, Matthew or Luke, and presents quite a different narrative and philosophy.
Other works that can more reasonably be compared with the Synoptics are the Egerton Gospel or the Gospel of Thomas.
Sarah’s Mum would have been all over this.
Keep your eyes open you southerners.
Peak Warming Man said:
Sarah’s Mum would have been all over this.
Keep your eyes open you southerners.
I shall have a peep out.
Peak Warming Man said:
Sarah’s Mum would have been all over this.
Keep your eyes open you southerners.
Ta for the heads up.
dv said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
dv said:
Kind of loving Excavating Q. Dude’s such a nerd, going through all the alternative hypotheses no matter how convoluted.
I’m probably missing the point here, but what happened to John?
John is not one of the Synoptic Gospels. It shares relatively little with Mark, Matthew or Luke, and presents quite a different narrative and philosophy.
Other works that can more reasonably be compared with the Synoptics are the Egerton Gospel or the Gospel of Thomas.
Luke tends to wander off and go on about Jedi’s
Watched S01E01 of Father Brown.
Decided to read the short story whereupon it is based, ie The Hammer of God by G.K. Chesterton.
“In this place half an hour afterwards he was found by Gibbs, the village cobbler, who had been sent for him in some haste. He got to his feet with promptitude, for he knew that no small matter would have brought Gibbs into such a place at all. The cobbler was, as in many villages, an atheist, and his appearance in church was a shade more extraordinary than Mad Joe’s. It was a morning of theological enigmas.”
I was not previously aware of a connection between athiesm.and cobblers.
dv said:
Watched S01E01 of Father Brown.
Decided to read the short story whereupon it is based, ie The Hammer of God by G.K. Chesterton.“In this place half an hour afterwards he was found by Gibbs, the village cobbler, who had been sent for him in some haste. He got to his feet with promptitude, for he knew that no small matter would have brought Gibbs into such a place at all. The cobbler was, as in many villages, an atheist, and his appearance in church was a shade more extraordinary than Mad Joe’s. It was a morning of theological enigmas.”
I was not previously aware of a connection between athiesm.and cobblers.
Me either, I’ve never heard of a load of atheists.
dv said:
Watched S01E01 of Father Brown.
Decided to read the short story whereupon it is based, ie The Hammer of God by G.K. Chesterton.“In this place half an hour afterwards he was found by Gibbs, the village cobbler, who had been sent for him in some haste. He got to his feet with promptitude, for he knew that no small matter would have brought Gibbs into such a place at all. The cobbler was, as in many villages, an atheist, and his appearance in church was a shade more extraordinary than Mad Joe’s. It was a morning of theological enigmas.”
I was not previously aware of a connection between athiesm.and cobblers.
Yes, it’s usually religion that’s identified with cobblers. A lot of cobblers.
dv said:
Watched S01E01 of Father Brown.
Decided to read the short story whereupon it is based, ie The Hammer of God by G.K. Chesterton.“In this place half an hour afterwards he was found by Gibbs, the village cobbler, who had been sent for him in some haste. He got to his feet with promptitude, for he knew that no small matter would have brought Gibbs into such a place at all. The cobbler was, as in many villages, an atheist, and his appearance in church was a shade more extraordinary than Mad Joe’s. It was a morning of theological enigmas.”
I was not previously aware of a connection between atheism and cobblers.
Sounds like a load of old cobblers to me.
I know I’ve moaned “oh God” when eating an exceptionally good peach cobbler.
Michael V said:
dv said:
Watched S01E01 of Father Brown.
Decided to read the short story whereupon it is based, ie The Hammer of God by G.K. Chesterton.“In this place half an hour afterwards he was found by Gibbs, the village cobbler, who had been sent for him in some haste. He got to his feet with promptitude, for he knew that no small matter would have brought Gibbs into such a place at all. The cobbler was, as in many villages, an atheist, and his appearance in church was a shade more extraordinary than Mad Joe’s. It was a morning of theological enigmas.”
I was not previously aware of a connection between atheism and cobblers.
Sounds like a load of old cobblers to me.
G.K. Chesterton seems to be the main source for this claim.
Cobblers and shoemakers were more often associated with radical Protestantism and other dissenting religious sects than with atheism.
AI Overview
Based on historical and literary contexts, the idea that cobblers are traditionally atheists is largely a trope or stereotype, rather than a universal truth. While some historical accounts, particularly from the 17th to 19th centuries, sometimes associated cobblers with radical, dissenting, or unconventional views, they were not predominantly atheistic.
Here is a breakdown of the historical and literary context:
Literary Trope: The reference to a village cobbler as an atheist often appears in literature to signify an independent thinker, a radical, or someone who questions conventional authority, as noted in
G.K. Chesterton’s The Hammer of God.
Radical Protestantism: Historically, cobblers were often associated with radical Protestant movements and dissenters rather than a complete lack of faith. For instance, in the English Civil War, shoemakers were known for radical Puritanism, with figures like George Fox, the founder of the Quakers, emerging from this trade.
Religious Mysticism: Far from being atheists, some famous cobblers were intense mystics, such as the German shoemaker Jacob Böhme (1575–1624), whose writings were deeply spiritual.
Artisan-Philosophers: In some contexts, cobblers were viewed as intellectuals or “philosophers” due to the solitary nature of their work, which allowed time for contemplation and debate, sometimes leading to unorthodox views that authorities, at the time, might have wrongly labeled as atheism.
In summary, while cobblers were often viewed as independent, radical, or unconventional thinkers in their communities, they were more often associated with radical religious dissent or mysticism than with traditional atheism.
Botky Mountain in Kazakhstan.
Kingy said:
Botky Mountain in Kazakhstan.
A night-time picture, i presume?
captain_spalding said:
Kingy said:
Botky Mountain in Kazakhstan.
A night-time picture, i presume?
Probly sunset with colour saturation turned up to 11.
dv said:
Watched S01E01 of Father Brown.
Decided to read the short story whereupon it is based, ie The Hammer of God by G.K. Chesterton.“In this place half an hour afterwards he was found by Gibbs, the village cobbler, who had been sent for him in some haste. He got to his feet with promptitude, for he knew that no small matter would have brought Gibbs into such a place at all. The cobbler was, as in many villages, an atheist, and his appearance in church was a shade more extraordinary than Mad Joe’s. It was a morning of theological enigmas.”
I was not previously aware of a connection between athiesm.and cobblers.
Me neither.
The bingbot thinks it’s pretty much just a GKC thing.
Kingy said:
Botky Mountain in Kazakhstan.
Kingy said:
Botky Mountain in Kazakhstan.
I had a pimple on my lip last week about that size.
roughbarked said:
Kingy said:
Botky Mountain in Kazakhstan.
That was, indeed, worth waiting for.
Divine Angel said:
I know I’ve moaned “oh God” when eating an exceptionally good peach cobbler.
Oi!
Kingy said:
Botky Mountain in Kazakhstan.
Nice.
Relatively modern sedimentary rock, not well lithified, and certainly never deeply buried, nor ever subjected to significant heat.
Divine Angel said:
Kingy said:
Botky Mountain in Kazakhstan.
I had a pimple on my lip last week about that size.
Oh, yuck!
really is bonkers stuff, overtly coveting Greenland.
dickhead has no moral ability to even contemplate why coveting is bad
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:
dv said:
Watched S01E01 of Father Brown.
Decided to read the short story whereupon it is based, ie The Hammer of God by G.K. Chesterton.“In this place half an hour afterwards he was found by Gibbs, the village cobbler, who had been sent for him in some haste. He got to his feet with promptitude, for he knew that no small matter would have brought Gibbs into such a place at all. The cobbler was, as in many villages, an atheist, and his appearance in church was a shade more extraordinary than Mad Joe’s. It was a morning of theological enigmas.”
I was not previously aware of a connection between atheism and cobblers.
Sounds like a load of old cobblers to me.
G.K. Chesterton seems to be the main source for this claim.
Cobblers and shoemakers were more often associated with radical Protestantism and other dissenting religious sects than with atheism.
AI Overview
Based on historical and literary contexts, the idea that cobblers are traditionally atheists is largely a trope or stereotype, rather than a universal truth. While some historical accounts, particularly from the 17th to 19th centuries, sometimes associated cobblers with radical, dissenting, or unconventional views, they were not predominantly atheistic.
Here is a breakdown of the historical and literary context:Literary Trope: The reference to a village cobbler as an atheist often appears in literature to signify an independent thinker, a radical, or someone who questions conventional authority, as noted in
G.K. Chesterton’s The Hammer of God.Radical Protestantism: Historically, cobblers were often associated with radical Protestant movements and dissenters rather than a complete lack of faith. For instance, in the English Civil War, shoemakers were known for radical Puritanism, with figures like George Fox, the founder of the Quakers, emerging from this trade.
Religious Mysticism: Far from being atheists, some famous cobblers were intense mystics, such as the German shoemaker Jacob Böhme (1575–1624), whose writings were deeply spiritual.
Artisan-Philosophers: In some contexts, cobblers were viewed as intellectuals or “philosophers” due to the solitary nature of their work, which allowed time for contemplation and debate, sometimes leading to unorthodox views that authorities, at the time, might have wrongly labeled as atheism.
In summary, while cobblers were often viewed as independent, radical, or unconventional thinkers in their communities, they were more often associated with radical religious dissent or mysticism than with traditional atheism.
Cheers.
captain_spalding said:
roughbarked said:
Kingy said:
Botky Mountain in Kazakhstan.
That was, indeed, worth waiting for.
It’s about 165 metres high, so a hill, really. The nearby sand hill here is higher, and is quite interesting to look at too.
transition said:
really is bonkers stuff, overtly coveting Greenland.dickhead has no moral ability to even contemplate why coveting is bad
I don’t think coveting is in the King Trump version of the bible.
Peak Warming Man said:
transition said:
really is bonkers stuff, overtly coveting Greenland.dickhead has no moral ability to even contemplate why coveting is bad
I don’t think coveting is in the King Trump version of the bible.
well said
Can you read the number?
Kingy said:
Can you read the number?
9098 maybe if turn my head around
and I can’t believe you got me to do that
Kingy said:
Can you read the number?
9098.
Over.
Michael V said:
captain_spalding said:
roughbarked said:
That was, indeed, worth waiting for.
It’s about 165 metres high, so a hill, really. The nearby sand hill here is higher, and is quite interesting to look at too.
More photos and a bit of reading about it here:
Kingy said:
Can you read the number?
9098
There’s been a traffic cash on the highway.
Kingy said:
There’s been a traffic cash on the highway.
No. The truck got so excited by Trump’s impending annexation of Greenland, thereby saving its population from its terrible Danish Overlord Masters, it fell over all by itself.
Kingy said:
Can you read the number?
Yeah
Michael, what did you say your gout medication is?
Going to have to ask for some when I see the GP tomorrow.
The gout has become a lot worse while on this low calorie diet, which apparently is common.
Kingy said:
Can you read the number?
Only when I got off my arse and view the monitor from a distance.
Bubblecar said:
Michael, what did you say your gout medication is?Going to have to ask for some when I see the GP tomorrow.
The gout has become a lot worse while on this low calorie diet, which apparently is common.
Adenuric: febuxostat.
The is another recommended before it in Australia.
Some of my better landings.
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
Michael, what did you say your gout medication is?Going to have to ask for some when I see the GP tomorrow.
The gout has become a lot worse while on this low calorie diet, which apparently is common.
Adenuric: febuxostat.
Theere is another recommended before it in Australia.
Allopurinol, the internet tells me.
Michael V said:
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
Michael, what did you say your gout medication is?Going to have to ask for some when I see the GP tomorrow.
The gout has become a lot worse while on this low calorie diet, which apparently is common.
Adenuric: febuxostat.
Theere is another recommended before it in Australia.
Allopurinol, the internet tells me.
Ta. I remember now that allopurinol was the one I was taking years ago.
That’s presumably the one I need as it seems the febuxostat shouldn’t be taken if you’re on heart medication (as I am).
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:
Michael V said:Adenuric: febuxostat.
Theere is another recommended before it in Australia.
Allopurinol, the internet tells me.
Ta. I remember now that allopurinol was the one I was taking years ago.
That’s presumably the one I need as it seems the febuxostat shouldn’t be taken if you’re on heart medication (as I am).
Didn’t stop my GP prescribing it.
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:Allopurinol, the internet tells me.
Ta. I remember now that allopurinol was the one I was taking years ago.
That’s presumably the one I need as it seems the febuxostat shouldn’t be taken if you’re on heart medication (as I am).
Didn’t stop my GP prescribing it.
Hmmm.
I can’t find that advice. Could you provide a URL, please?
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:Allopurinol, the internet tells me.
Ta. I remember now that allopurinol was the one I was taking years ago.
That’s presumably the one I need as it seems the febuxostat shouldn’t be taken if you’re on heart medication (as I am).
Didn’t stop my GP prescribing it.
That would be because the GP is tailoring your medications to you.
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
Michael, what did you say your gout medication is?Going to have to ask for some when I see the GP tomorrow.
The gout has become a lot worse while on this low calorie diet, which apparently is common.
Adenuric: febuxostat.
The is another recommended before it in Australia.
I’ve had really good results with Alopurinol,
Michael V said:
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:Ta. I remember now that allopurinol was the one I was taking years ago.
That’s presumably the one I need as it seems the febuxostat shouldn’t be taken if you’re on heart medication (as I am).
Didn’t stop my GP prescribing it.
Hmmm.
I can’t find that advice. Could you provide a URL, please?
Actually it doesn’t explicitly say that. Says:
Serious heart-related side effects, including heart-related death have been observed in a long term clinical study with ADENURIC in patients with pre-existing serious heart conditions. Tell your doctor if you have or have had heart disease, heart failure, a heart attack or a stroke.
https://www.nps.org.au/medicine-finder/adenuric-tablets
kryten said:
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
Michael, what did you say your gout medication is?Going to have to ask for some when I see the GP tomorrow.
The gout has become a lot worse while on this low calorie diet, which apparently is common.
Adenuric: febuxostat.
The is another recommended before it in Australia.
I’ve had really good results with Alopurinol,
Used to work well with me, years ago.
I’ll leave it up to the GP, who knows my maladies and existing medications.
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:
Michael V said:Didn’t stop my GP prescribing it.
Hmmm.
I can’t find that advice. Could you provide a URL, please?
Actually it doesn’t explicitly say that. Says:
Serious heart-related side effects, including heart-related death have been observed in a long term clinical study with ADENURIC in patients with pre-existing serious heart conditions. Tell your doctor if you have or have had heart disease, heart failure, a heart attack or a stroke.
https://www.nps.org.au/medicine-finder/adenuric-tablets
I haven’t had a heart attack but I do have to be careful to avoid angina attacks, which in my case are associated with some degree of arterial blockage.
For the heart I’m on daily metoprolol (2 doses) and aspirin.
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:
Michael V said:Didn’t stop my GP prescribing it.
Hmmm.
I can’t find that advice. Could you provide a URL, please?
Actually it doesn’t explicitly say that. Says:
Serious heart-related side effects, including heart-related death have been observed in a long term clinical study with ADENURIC in patients with pre-existing serious heart conditions. Tell your doctor if you have or have had heart disease, heart failure, a heart attack or a stroke.
https://www.nps.org.au/medicine-finder/adenuric-tablets
Ta.
Bubblecar said:
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:Hmmm.
I can’t find that advice. Could you provide a URL, please?
Actually it doesn’t explicitly say that. Says:
Serious heart-related side effects, including heart-related death have been observed in a long term clinical study with ADENURIC in patients with pre-existing serious heart conditions. Tell your doctor if you have or have had heart disease, heart failure, a heart attack or a stroke.
https://www.nps.org.au/medicine-finder/adenuric-tablets
I haven’t had a heart attack but I do have to be careful to avoid angina attacks, which in my case are associated with some degree of arterial blockage.
For the heart I’m on daily metoprolol (2 doses) and aspirin.
Ah.
My medication (micardis) is for high blood pressure only. No angina. Moderate arterial calcification.
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
Bubblecar said:Actually it doesn’t explicitly say that. Says:
Serious heart-related side effects, including heart-related death have been observed in a long term clinical study with ADENURIC in patients with pre-existing serious heart conditions. Tell your doctor if you have or have had heart disease, heart failure, a heart attack or a stroke.
https://www.nps.org.au/medicine-finder/adenuric-tablets
I haven’t had a heart attack but I do have to be careful to avoid angina attacks, which in my case are associated with some degree of arterial blockage.
For the heart I’m on daily metoprolol (2 doses) and aspirin.
Ah.
My medication (micardis) is for high blood pressure only. No angina. Moderate arterial calcification.
The metoprolol also helps with BP but I’m on various others specifically for BP – Candesan COMBI (which contains two BP meds) and Amlo 5 (amiodipine Besilate).
Two more Season 18 Doctor Who stories
Meglos
I didn’t really remember this one, though the sight of the cactus- faced Tom Baker rang some kind of bell. The fourth Doctor is summoned to break a deadlock between a religious faction and a scientific faction. It isn’t the best DW story where the enemy is a plant but it is decent enough.
I also remember Romana and the Doctor getting into a time loop and getting out of it by forcibly repeating the sequence.
Bill Fraser, whom I know as a grumpy judge from Rumpole of the Bailey, is in it. This was also the last performance of Edward Underdown after a fifty year career in British film and television.
—-
Full Circle
This is one I remember with great clarity. Romana and the Doctor are called back to Gallifrey, but end up at the inverted coordinates in exospace (E-space). The core of the story is a dangerous life-cycle.
This is the first of the E-space trilogy of stories, and the first story with Adric. This is also the fourth and final story to feature Alan Rowe. I also recognise George Baker, who was quite a busy supporting actor back then.
dv said:
Two more Season 18 Doctor Who storiesMeglos
I didn’t really remember this one, though the sight of the cactus- faced Tom Baker rang some kind of bell. The fourth Doctor is summoned to break a deadlock between a religious faction and a scientific faction. It isn’t the best DW story where the enemy is a plant but it is decent enough.
I also remember Romana and the Doctor getting into a time loop and getting out of it by forcibly repeating the sequence.Bill Fraser, whom I know as a grumpy judge from Rumpole of the Bailey, is in it. This was also the last performance of Edward Underdown after a fifty year career in British film and television.
—-
Full Circle
This is one I remember with great clarity. Romana and the Doctor are called back to Gallifrey, but end up at the inverted coordinates in exospace (E-space). The core of the story is a dangerous life-cycle.
This is the first of the E-space trilogy of stories, and the first story with Adric. This is also the fourth and final story to feature Alan Rowe. I also recognise George Baker, who was quite a busy supporting actor back then.
Bill Fraser was in a lot of TV comedy too, including The Army Game with William Hartnell, Alfie Bass, Bernard Bresslaw and many other familiar faces.
I don’t remember anything much about either of those Who stories. I’ll have to watch some late Baker again eventually.
The Hollow Man by John Dickson Carr is references in the movie Wake Up Dead Man, so I thought I’d check it out. Turns out that Carr’s detective, Gideon Fell, is rather modelled on GK Chesterton.
Bubblecar said:
Bill Fraser was in a lot of TV comedy too, including The Army Game with William Hartnell, Alfie Bass, Bernard Bresslaw and many other familiar faces.
I don’t remember anything much about either of those Who stories. I’ll have to watch some late Baker again eventually.
Don’t think I’ve seen or heard of The Army Game but on looking it up I see Dick Emery was in it.
dv said:
The Hollow Man by John Dickson Carr is references in the movie Wake Up Dead Man, so I thought I’d check it out. Turns out that Carr’s detective, Gideon Fell, is rather modelled on GK Chesterton.
He was an American chap.
My glasses are ready to be picked up. According to my anxious AuDHD brain I’ve made the wrong choice for the colour of the transition lenses. Not the frames, which I stressed about last week.
The frames are Ralph Lauren and on the arms it has “Ralph” written in small gold cursive. I didn’t notice that when I chose them.
My older sister’s partner is a Ralph, I cut off contact with both of them when they “diagnosed “ my eldest son with NPD. Sound familiar? She’s a retired high school teacher and he is in finance.
My sister also told me that our younger sister’s suicide was a form of “euthanasia”, because of her schizophrenia.
So…I’ve got new glasses for over $1,000 that are tagged with a hated name, and lenses that will be transitioning to the wrong colour.
Peak Warming Man said:
dv said:
The Hollow Man by John Dickson Carr is references in the movie Wake Up Dead Man, so I thought I’d check it out. Turns out that Carr’s detective, Gideon Fell, is rather modelled on GK Chesterton.
He was an American chap.
I’m afraid so yes
There is an aurora out there with a lot of pulsation and wave effects. Unfortunately the brightest part is obscured by cloud here but the waves and pulses are climbing halfway up the sky.
Just got home from fire training. I do not like being promoted.
Now I have to run the fire training exercises instead of partaking in them.
Watching Alien: Earth and who should pop up but Ade Edmondson
Bubblecar said:
There is an aurora out there with a lot of pulsation and wave effects. Unfortunately the brightest part is obscured by cloud here but the waves and pulses are climbing halfway up the sky.
Nice – friend in VIc just posted a lovely photo – she lives on the great ocean road.
dv said:
Watching Alien: Earth and who should pop up but Ade Edmondson
And Essie Davis, a treat
dv said:
dv said:
Watching Alien: Earth and who should pop up but Ade Edmondson
And Essie Davis, a treat
Jolly good.
dv said:
dv said:
Watching Alien: Earth and who should pop up but Ade Edmondson
And Essie Davis, a treat
I know Essie Davis’ sister and met her parents too.
transition said:
really is bonkers stuff, overtly coveting Greenland.dickhead has no moral ability to even contemplate why coveting is bad
Yeah. He reads his bible upside down.
He writes the commandments.
He’s God now.
roughbarked said:
transition said:
really is bonkers stuff, overtly coveting Greenland.dickhead has no moral ability to even contemplate why coveting is bad
Yeah. He reads his bible upside down.
He writes the commandments.
He’s God now.
Seeing that God does not exist that is a plus.
Tau.Neutrino said:
roughbarked said:
transition said:
really is bonkers stuff, overtly coveting Greenland.dickhead has no moral ability to even contemplate why coveting is bad
Yeah. He reads his bible upside down.
He writes the commandments.
He’s God now.
Seeing that God does not exist that is a plus.
But coveting does.
50/50 quiz/ I answered nine questions correctly and the bastard only gave me eight out of ten.
roughbarked said:
50/50 quiz/ I answered nine questions correctly and the bastard only gave me eight out of ten.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-21/abc-50-50-quiz-january-20/106245872
roughbarked said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
roughbarked said:Yeah. He reads his bible upside down.
He writes the commandments.
He’s God now.
Seeing that God does not exist that is a plus.
But coveting does.
No one wants to possess Trump so that must be a plus.
roughbarked said:
50/50 quiz/ I answered nine questions correctly and the bastard only gave me eight out of ten.
One of my favourite 😍 Beatles songs.
Tau.Neutrino said:
roughbarked said:
Tau.Neutrino said:Seeing that God does not exist that is a plus.
But coveting does.
No one wants to possess Trump so that must be a plus.
How could anyone put up with his odorousness?
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 13 degrees at the back door and overcast. There is little to no wind. It’s only half light yet. We are forecast 23 degrees with a shower or two. Given recent experience, you can probably discount the shower bit. I see Saturday’s maximum temperature has been revised up to 40 degrees now.
Supermarketing this morning and archery in the late afternoon today.
Partly cloudy, top of 29, no rain, light winds.
We’re heading to Bribie today.
I’ve checked in with Arts. She’s OK, super busy.
Bubblecar said:
There is an aurora out there with a lot of pulsation and wave effects. Unfortunately the brightest part is obscured by cloud here but the waves and pulses are climbing halfway up the sky.
Lucky you!
:)
(Green with envy.)
roughbarked said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
roughbarked said:But coveting does.
No one wants to possess Trump so that must be a plus.
How could anyone put up with his odorousness?
Or is that malodorousness?
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
There is an aurora out there with a lot of pulsation and wave effects. Unfortunately the brightest part is obscured by cloud here but the waves and pulses are climbing halfway up the sky.
Lucky you!
:)
(Green with envy.)
Same here.
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Tau.Neutrino said:No one wants to possess Trump so that must be a plus.
How could anyone put up with his odorousness?
Or is that malodorousness?
This oone.
Good morning everybody.
It’s mostly cloudy and there are light breezes here on the Qld coast. BoM tells me to expect a top of 29° C and that there might be a few sprinkles of rain.
We are supposed to be going to Cooloola Cove for groceries today. Or maybe tomorrow. We’ll see.
Breakfast will be ham on toast. Lunch is undecided, but may be a shared Campbells Bakehouse sausage roll if we end up going shopping. Dinner – (deliberately) leftover Italian vegetable slice.
I wish you all a terrific day.
:)
Divine Angel said:
Partly cloudy, top of 29, no rain, light winds.We’re heading to Bribie today.
I’ve checked in with Arts. She’s OK, super busy.
Good.
Tamb to find out about.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Partly cloudy, top of 29, no rain, light winds.We’re heading to Bribie today.
I’ve checked in with Arts. She’s OK, super busy.
Good.
Tamb to find out about.
There’s been a lot of rain in his area?
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Partly cloudy, top of 29, no rain, light winds.We’re heading to Bribie today.
I’ve checked in with Arts. She’s OK, super busy.
Good.
Tamb to find out about.
There’s been a lot of rain in his area?
I don’t know, sorry. Likely though. It’s that time of year.
roughbarked said:
roughbarked said:
50/50 quiz/ I answered nine questions correctly and the bastard only gave me eight out of ten.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-21/abc-50-50-quiz-january-20/106245872
Bastards only gave me 2.
The Rev Dodgson said:
roughbarked said:
roughbarked said:
50/50 quiz/ I answered nine questions correctly and the bastard only gave me eight out of ten.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-21/abc-50-50-quiz-january-20/106245872
Bastards only gave me 2.
Is it one of those quizzes which take away points if you get one wrong?
This is from one of Mini Me’s books, set a hundred years in the future. This scene is set in an underground vault in Buckingham Palace, where all the royal gifts are stored. You know the ones, people and countries give gifts to the royals.
Divine Angel said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
roughbarked said:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-21/abc-50-50-quiz-january-20/106245872
Bastards only gave me 2.
Is it one of those quizzes which take away points if you get one wrong?
I only knew the one about the floating planet, anything else I got right was a guess.
Heading for 23 here, very high chance of showers this afternoon and evening.
Because of which, the transport officer will be driving me to the health & community centre this afternoon so I don’t have to walk.
Appointment with a nurse at 1:50 to update the needs assessment. Then GP appointment at 2:15. Presumably then be driven home if it’s raining.
Divine Angel said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
roughbarked said:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-21/abc-50-50-quiz-january-20/106245872
Bastards only gave me 2.
Is it one of those quizzes which take away points if you get one wrong?
yes :)
Divine Angel said:
Divine Angel said:
The Rev Dodgson said:Bastards only gave me 2.
Is it one of those quizzes which take away points if you get one wrong?
I only knew the one about the floating planet, anything else I got right was a guess.
same here.
The Rev Dodgson said:
Divine Angel said:
The Rev Dodgson said:Bastards only gave me 2.
Is it one of those quizzes which take away points if you get one wrong?
yes :)
bastards!
The Rev Dodgson said:
Divine Angel said:
The Rev Dodgson said:Bastards only gave me 2.
Is it one of those quizzes which take away points if you get one wrong?
yes :)
0/10
Over.
Bubblecar said:
You’re lying.
Hello
Cymek said:
Hello
Greetings
I am back from the supermarketing, via the bakery for a chocolate eclair and a hot chocolate. It pays to be nice to the young fellow in the deli…he discounted everything I wanted today. And asked me why I wasn’t getting “Australian ham” today (We’ve still got some from last week in the fridge, he gave me such a large handful when I bought it last week). This guy is very friendly, happy to have a little chat, appears to be very efficient with the slicing etc. Remembers that I come in early on a Wednesday – “you are here on the wrong day!” last week when I went on Tuesday. It is pleasant to interact with apparently happy folk.
Peak Warming Man said:
Cymek said:
Hello
Greetings
buffy said:
I am back from the supermarketing, via the bakery for a chocolate eclair and a hot chocolate. It pays to be nice to the young fellow in the deli…he discounted everything I wanted today. And asked me why I wasn’t getting “Australian ham” today (We’ve still got some from last week in the fridge, he gave me such a large handful when I bought it last week). This guy is very friendly, happy to have a little chat, appears to be very efficient with the slicing etc. Remembers that I come in early on a Wednesday – “you are here on the wrong day!” last week when I went on Tuesday. It is pleasant to interact with apparently happy folk.
Does the shop have a little bell that rings when you open the door.
Tamb said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Cymek said:
Hello
Greetings
G’day
G’day stranger.
Tamb said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Cymek said:
Hello
Greetings
G’day
Hello Tamb
You are here that is good
Peak Warming Man said:
buffy said:
I am back from the supermarketing, via the bakery for a chocolate eclair and a hot chocolate. It pays to be nice to the young fellow in the deli…he discounted everything I wanted today. And asked me why I wasn’t getting “Australian ham” today (We’ve still got some from last week in the fridge, he gave me such a large handful when I bought it last week). This guy is very friendly, happy to have a little chat, appears to be very efficient with the slicing etc. Remembers that I come in early on a Wednesday – “you are here on the wrong day!” last week when I went on Tuesday. It is pleasant to interact with apparently happy folk.
Does the shop have a little bell that rings when you open the door.
No, this is a Woolies deli. I haven’t ever seen an old fashioned deli in Hamilton. We used to frequent one in Box Hill when I was a child. Mum got her Dutch cocoa there.
Peak Warming Man said:
Tamb said:
Peak Warming Man said:Greetings
G’dayG’day stranger.
Tamb said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Tamb said:G’day
G’day stranger.
I hope to be here a bit more frequently (health permitting)
Everything is fine in here, Boris has been a bit unruly but that’s to be expected from someone who’s not one of the chaps.
Tamb said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Tamb said:G’day
G’day stranger.
I hope to be here a bit more frequently (health permitting)
Tamb said:
Tamb said:
Peak Warming Man said:G’day stranger.
I hope to be here a bit more frequently (health permitting)
Selamat pagi everyone. (with regards to Geoff D)
Morning Tamb. I knew you’d be back.
Peak Warming Man said:
Tamb said:
Peak Warming Man said:G’day stranger.
I hope to be here a bit more frequently (health permitting)Everything is fine in here, Boris has been a bit unruly but that’s to be expected from someone who’s not one of the chaps.
I’m an individual!
Bubblecar said:
Tamb said:
Tamb said:I hope to be here a bit more frequently (health permitting)
Selamat pagi everyone. (with regards to Geoff D)Morning Tamb. I knew you’d be back.
Tamb said:
Bubblecar said:
Tamb said:Selamat pagi everyone. (with regards to Geoff D)
Morning Tamb. I knew you’d be back.
About every 5 weeks I have to go to Atherton for chemo. It knocks me around for a while (but I still think on my forum friends (even Boris)
Tamb said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Cymek said:
Hello
Greetings
G’day
G’Day.
Tamb said:
Bubblecar said:
Tamb said:Selamat pagi everyone. (with regards to Geoff D)
Morning Tamb. I knew you’d be back.
About every 5 weeks I have to go to Atherton for chemo. It knocks me around for a while (but I still think on my forum friends (even Boris)
Tamb said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Cymek said:
Hello
Greetings
G’day
Yay!
Been getting worried about you.
:)
Witty Rejoinder said:
Tamb said:
Bubblecar said:Morning Tamb. I knew you’d be back.
About every 5 weeks I have to go to Atherton for chemo. It knocks me around for a while (but I still think on my forum friends (even Boris)
What about your forum enemies like me?
Here’s a view from Bribie Island looking back towards home. It’s calm but I’m not game to go into the water with this arm yet.
Ok, all forumers accounted for. Goodo
Divine Angel said:
Here’s a view from Bribie Island looking back towards home. It’s calm but I’m not game to go into the water with this arm yet.
Are you going to pick some strawberries on the way home?
From The Hollow Man by John Dickson Carr.
Took me a mo to work out berlud means blood.
Peak Warming Man said:
Divine Angel said:
Here’s a view from Bribie Island looking back towards home. It’s calm but I’m not game to go into the water with this arm yet.
Are you going to pick some strawberries on the way home?
Nah the strawbs are being planted right now, saw them on the way through
dv said:
From The Hollow Man by John Dickson Carr.
Took me a mo to work out berlud means blood.
This is a older cynical version of Dorothy from the Wizard or Oz isn’t it
Divine Angel said:
Here’s a view from Bribie Island looking back towards home. It’s calm but I’m not game to go into the water with this arm yet.
Holidaze?
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Here’s a view from Bribie Island looking back towards home. It’s calm but I’m not game to go into the water with this arm yet.
Holidaze?
Day trip
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Here’s a view from Bribie Island looking back towards home. It’s calm but I’m not game to go into the water with this arm yet.
Holidaze?
Day trip
That’s a long way to swim, dodgy arm or nay.
Very overcast here but not raining yet.
I hope it is by the time the transport officer gets here, or she might think I’m a wuss.
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:Holidaze?
Day trip
That’s a long way to swim, dodgy arm or nay.
Let alone having to punch a shark
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Here’s a view from Bribie Island looking back towards home. It’s calm but I’m not game to go into the water with this arm yet.
Holidaze?
Day trip
:)
More Beatles: Day Tripper.
:)
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:Holidaze?
Day trip
That’s a long way to swim, dodgy arm or nay.
Sharks patrol these waters.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:Holidaze?
Day trip
:)
More Beatles: Day Tripper.
:)
One way ticket, yeah.
People are funny.
This person stole their support workers car whilst the support workers was doing their washing.
Drove it until they ran out of petrol and then rang the support worker two days later asking for money for petrol
Here at the health centre. Annual care assessment only took five minutes, so it’s now at least a twenty minute wait for the GP.
Divine Angel said:
Here’s a view from Bribie Island looking back towards home. It’s calm but I’m not game to go into the water with this arm yet.
stop being oversensitive, sharks won’t mind at all
Cymek said:
People are funny.This person stole their support workers car whilst the support workers was doing their washing.
Drove it until they ran out of petrol and then rang the support worker two days later asking for money for petrol
did you get into much trouble, or just extra time with the shrink, Cymek.
:)
BACK and it started raining just as I alighted from the car.
My driver was one of the ex-Ross sister’s nice neighbours from Ross. I’ll have to remember him to her.
https://luckylosing.com/2026/01/18/belinda-gae-harris-convicted-sentenced-over-black-salve-sale-and-supply/
Boris said:
https://luckylosing.com/2026/01/18/belinda-gae-harris-convicted-sentenced-over-black-salve-sale-and-supply/
And she looks so reasonable.
Seeyas later. Going to fling some arrows.
buffy said:
Seeyas later. Going to fling some arrows.
Aren’t they supposed to flit?
Icky icky stinky poo bum.💩
Naughty Benny Boy. 😡
Benny Boy just found his first pile of fresh cow moo to roll in.
We went to Butterfly House. The voiceover guy on the video said butterflies were proof of intelligent design, a miracle that evolution can’t explain.
Woodie said:
Icky icky stinky poo bum.💩Naughty Benny Boy. 😡
Benny Boy just found his first pile of fresh cow moo to roll in.
Time for his first bath?
Woodie said:
Icky icky stinky poo bum.💩Naughty Benny Boy. 😡
Benny Boy just found his first pile of fresh cow moo to roll in.
Hose him down with the Guerny.
Divine Angel said:
We went to Butterfly House. The voiceover guy on the video said butterflies were proof of intelligent design, a miracle that evolution can’t explain.
It was the wasps that made the gees and the bees made the butterflies.. or something near enough to that effect. Intelligence was involved. They are amazing creatures but they did evolve and it as all about when flowering plants began to interact with insect pollinators.
Bubblecar said:
Here at the health centre. Annual care assessment only took five minutes, so it’s now at least a twenty minute wait for the GP.
Annual care assessment? What was the result? Does anybody care?
Woodie said:
Icky icky stinky poo bum.💩Naughty Benny Boy. 😡
Benny Boy just found his first pile of fresh cow moo to roll in.
Dogs, eh…
Divine Angel said:
We went to Butterfly House. The voiceover guy on the video said butterflies were proof of intelligent design, a miracle that evolution can’t explain.
Pretty photos. Grrr to the I.D. knobber.
peaches are one of my favourite fruits. it is real hit-and-miss with them. some are flourery. some hard and when left for a couple of days get rot spots. few are just right.
Woodie said:
Bubblecar said:
Here at the health centre. Annual care assessment only took five minutes, so it’s now at least a twenty minute wait for the GP.
Annual care assessment? What was the result? Does anybody care?
The result: I still need transport occasionally, but can otherwise look after myself, including taking a shower if I roll in cow poo.
Bubblecar said:
…if I roll in cow poo.
Now, about zis rollink in zer cow poo…
…you chust lie back on zer couch, und tell olt Unkel Sigmund all about it, ja?
Divine Angel said:
Woodie said:
Icky icky stinky poo bum.💩Naughty Benny Boy. 😡
Benny Boy just found his first pile of fresh cow moo to roll in.
Time for his first bath?
That’s gunna be a difficult one. He hates the hose.
Gunna let it dry first, then try his brush to brush it out.
Meanwhile, he’s banished from the house.
captain_spalding said:
Bubblecar said:
…if I roll in cow poo.
Now, about zis rollink in zer cow poo…
…you chust lie back on zer couch, und tell olt Unkel Sigmund all about it, ja?
Just channelling my old cattle dog Daisy, who was actually scared of cows but did enjoy rolling in their poo.
But far worse, rolling in their rotting remains, and those of sheep, when the neighbouring farmer was lax about tidying away their dead.
roughbarked said:
Woodie said:
Icky icky stinky poo bum.💩Naughty Benny Boy. 😡
Benny Boy just found his first pile of fresh cow moo to roll in.
Hose him down with the Guerny.
Now that’s an idea!! 💡
Woodie said:
Divine Angel said:
Woodie said:
Icky icky stinky poo bum.💩Naughty Benny Boy. 😡
Benny Boy just found his first pile of fresh cow moo to roll in.
Time for his first bath?
That’s gunna be a difficult one. He hates the hose.
Gunna let it dry first, then try his brush to brush it out.
Meanwhile, he’s banished from the house.
When he’s dry, rub some bicarb soda into his fur, then brush out. Trust me, bro.
roughbarked said:
Woodie said:
Icky icky stinky poo bum.💩Naughty Benny Boy. 😡
Benny Boy just found his first pile of fresh cow moo to roll in.
Hose him down with the Guerny.
P’raps I could just get him to lick it all off.
Divine Angel said:
Woodie said:
Divine Angel said:Time for his first bath?
That’s gunna be a difficult one. He hates the hose.
Gunna let it dry first, then try his brush to brush it out.
Meanwhile, he’s banished from the house.
When he’s dry, rub some bicarb soda into his fur, then brush out. Trust me, bro.
I do have a box of that in the cupboard.
Boris said:
peaches are one of my favourite fruits. it is real hit-and-miss with them. some are flourery. some hard and when left for a couple of days get rot spots. few are just right.
Trouble is the supermarts drive the varietal selection and put the fruit in cool stores.
I love the white peaches but good ones need to be drank at the tree. Yes, drank because they were so juicy and melt iin your mouth. The ones on the supermart shelves are not a patch on them. Reason; if you picked the peach and took it inside, by the time you got there you’d be able to see your five fingerprints. They were very difficult to transport anywhere.
Divine Angel said:
Woodie said:
Divine Angel said:Time for his first bath?
That’s gunna be a difficult one. He hates the hose.
Gunna let it dry first, then try his brush to brush it out.
Meanwhile, he’s banished from the house.
When he’s dry, rub some bicarb soda into his fur, then brush out. Trust me, bro.
I used to drag Daisy into a shower cubicle for a full shampoo with thorough wet brush and rinse.
This after a quite harsh telling off. She knew she’d have to face these consequences but just couldn’t resist loading herself with the stench of shit, rot and death.
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
Woodie said:That’s gunna be a difficult one. He hates the hose.
Gunna let it dry first, then try his brush to brush it out.
Meanwhile, he’s banished from the house.
When he’s dry, rub some bicarb soda into his fur, then brush out. Trust me, bro.
I used to drag Daisy into a shower cubicle for a full shampoo with thorough wet brush and rinse.
This after a quite harsh telling off. She knew she’d have to face these consequences but just couldn’t resist loading herself with the stench of shit, rot and death.
It is rolling in the dead animals that really turns me off.
Jellybean loves water. Loves the hose, loves the sprinkler, loves the slip n slide, loves water Twister, loves the beach
Woodie said:
Divine Angel said:
Woodie said:
Icky icky stinky poo bum.💩Naughty Benny Boy. 😡
Benny Boy just found his first pile of fresh cow moo to roll in.
Time for his first bath?
That’s gunna be a difficult one. He hates the hose.
Gunna let it dry first, then try his brush to brush it out.
Meanwhile, he’s banished from the house.
Daisy Mae and the cow pat. Baylor Canyon Pass.
Roll her in the dirt.
Wash her down with your drinking water, tie her to the tow ball.
kii said:
Woodie said:
Divine Angel said:Time for his first bath?
That’s gunna be a difficult one. He hates the hose.
Gunna let it dry first, then try his brush to brush it out.
Meanwhile, he’s banished from the house.
Daisy Mae and the cow pat. Baylor Canyon Pass.
Roll her in the dirt.
Wash her down with your drinking water, tie her to the tow ball.
BUT, do untie her before the drive home!
captain_spalding said:
kii said:
Woodie said:That’s gunna be a difficult one. He hates the hose.
Gunna let it dry first, then try his brush to brush it out.
Meanwhile, he’s banished from the house.
Daisy Mae and the cow pat. Baylor Canyon Pass.
Roll her in the dirt.
Wash her down with your drinking water, tie her to the tow ball.
BUT, do untie her before the drive home!
This isn’t Family Vacation starring Chevy Chase
captain_spalding said:
kii said:
Woodie said:That’s gunna be a difficult one. He hates the hose.
Gunna let it dry first, then try his brush to brush it out.
Meanwhile, he’s banished from the house.
Daisy Mae and the cow pat. Baylor Canyon Pass.
Roll her in the dirt.
Wash her down with your drinking water, tie her to the tow ball.
BUT, do untie her before the drive home!
We discussed that with her.
kii said:
captain_spalding said:
kii said:Daisy Mae and the cow pat. Baylor Canyon Pass.
Roll her in the dirt.
Wash her down with your drinking water, tie her to the tow ball.
BUT, do untie her before the drive home!
We discussed that with her.
I’m not saying it wouldn’t work, but it’d be a very slow trip home, what with staying at walking pace, and frequent rest/water stops.
captain_spalding said:
kii said:
captain_spalding said:BUT, do untie her before the drive home!
We discussed that with her.
I’m not saying it wouldn’t work, but it’d be a very slow trip home, what with staying at walking pace, and frequent rest/water stops.
I had our dog Turner roll in stinky mud quite a few km from a friend’s place we were staying at a long way from home. I wouldn’t let him in the car. He loped along behind at a good speed (about 20 km/h) for five or six km, then slowed down. We continued at the same pace. He arrived at our friend’s place about an hour later then we did. We washed him off there. Needless to say, he learnt his lesson. He never rolled in anything stinky ever again.
Michael V said:
captain_spalding said:
kii said:We discussed that with her.
I’m not saying it wouldn’t work, but it’d be a very slow trip home, what with staying at walking pace, and frequent rest/water stops.
I had our dog Turner roll in stinky mud quite a few km from a friend’s place we were staying at a long way from home. I wouldn’t let him in the car. He loped along behind at a good speed (about 20 km/h) for five or six km, then slowed down. We continued at the same pace. He arrived at our friend’s place about an hour later then we did. We washed him off there. Needless to say, he learnt his lesson. He never rolled in anything stinky ever again.
Badly expressed Michael. Should read:
Our dog Turner rolled in stinky mud (etc)…
Lemme just say, what the dickens?
Divine Angel said:
Lemme just say, what the dickens?
ditto.
AC 16/80 showing off its bottles of moonshine sporty carburettors.
Just 42 of these handsome motor cars were hand-built in the 1930s.
Divine Angel said:
Lemme just say, what the dickens?
Chroo, apparently.
Tomorrow’s the national day of mourning for the Bondi victims. The PM would like everyone to show a mitzvah, an act of kindness. Here are his suggestions:
Don’t most people do at least one of those things every day?
Divine Angel said:
Tomorrow’s the national day of mourning for the Bondi victims. The PM would like everyone to show a mitzvah, an act of kindness. Here are his suggestions:
Don’t most people do at least one of those things every day?
“…dedicated to your family, screen-free.”
…overlooks the many isolated people who keep in touch with their families via screens etc.
Divine Angel said:
Tomorrow’s the national day of mourning for the Bondi victims. The PM would like everyone to show a mitzvah, an act of kindness. Here are his suggestions:
Don’t most people do at least one of those things every day?
Probably. But am I “Most People”? I think not!
Mwahahaha.
Been a bit warm in WA today.
Carnarvon 47.9
Geraldton 45.7
Roebourne 46.6
Perth ~42
Divine Angel said:
Tomorrow’s the national day of mourning for the Bondi victims. The PM would like everyone to show a mitzvah, an act of kindness. Here are his suggestions:
Don’t most people do at least one of those things every day?
Most decent people do, or would.
(I’m tempted to say that those 15 items amount to a ‘How To Not Be An American’ list, but i can recall at least some Americans who i can say met most, if not all, of those criteria.)
Some aurora shots taken by the Zeehan sister last night:
Bubblecar said:
Some aurora shots taken by the Zeehan sister last night:
Wow, lucky lady!
I’ve seen Aurora pics from Toowoomba.
Those are gorgeous pics, thanks Bubblecar’s sister.
captain_spalding said:
Bubblecar said:
Some aurora shots taken by the Zeehan sister last night:
Wow, lucky lady!
It was going nicely in this village too, but this isn’t a true dark sky site. And my cameras and phones aren’t good enough to do it justice anyway.
Heavily bucketing down now, as we were promised. And with some electrics so I may have to power down soon.
Bubblecar said:
Heavily bucketing down now, as we were promised. And with some electrics so I may have to power down soon.
Roger that, warp core powering down captain.
Over.
Kingy said:
Been a bit warm in WA today.Carnarvon 47.9
Geraldton 45.7
Roebourne 46.6
Perth ~42
But it’s a dry heat.
Over.
Bubblecar said:
Some aurora shots taken by the Zeehan sister last night:
Lovely!
41 deg C and boy howdy it feels like it
dv said:
41 deg C and boy howdy it feels like it
π hK
as I’m fond of saying
Peak Warming Man said:
Kingy said:
Been a bit warm in WA today.Carnarvon 47.9
Geraldton 45.7
Roebourne 46.6
Perth ~42But it’s a dry heat.
Over.
as dry as a dead dingos donger according to the locals.
There is some odor around the Hyde Park Hotel area right now… been past it a few times in the last couple of hours. Smells like a felt pen? Or maybe like freshly dry cleaned clothes?
dv said:
There is some odor around the Hyde Park Hotel area right now… been past it a few times in the last couple of hours. Smells like a felt pen? Or maybe like freshly dry cleaned clothes?
So, my guess: some highly volatile liquid hydrocarbon is leaking.
dv said:
There is some odor around the Hyde Park Hotel area right now… been past it a few times in the last couple of hours. Smells like a felt pen? Or maybe like freshly dry cleaned clothes?
Maybe a dead bear wearing a damp suit.
Bubblecar said:
dv said:
There is some odor around the Hyde Park Hotel area right now… been past it a few times in the last couple of hours. Smells like a felt pen? Or maybe like freshly dry cleaned clothes?
Maybe a dead bear wearing a damp suit.
Maybe, maybe.
Michael V said:
dv said:
There is some odor around the Hyde Park Hotel area right now… been past it a few times in the last couple of hours. Smells like a felt pen? Or maybe like freshly dry cleaned clothes?
So, my guess: some highly volatile liquid hydrocarbon is leaking.
Maybe, maybe.
Boris said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Kingy said:
Been a bit warm in WA today.Carnarvon 47.9
Geraldton 45.7
Roebourne 46.6
Perth ~42But it’s a dry heat.
Over.
as dry as a dead dingos donger according to the locals.
Here that dingoes donger has been chewed off and spat out by a thirsty goanna.
Michael V said:
dv said:
There is some odor around the Hyde Park Hotel area right now… been past it a few times in the last couple of hours. Smells like a felt pen? Or maybe like freshly dry cleaned clothes?
So, my guess: some highly volatile liquid hydrocarbon is leaking.
oe someone is making MDMA?
roughbarked said:
Boris said:
Peak Warming Man said:But it’s a dry heat.
Over.
as dry as a dead dingos donger according to the locals.
Here that dingoes donger has been chewed off and spat out by a thirsty goanna.
Fuck
Bubblecar said:
dv said:
There is some odor around the Hyde Park Hotel area right now… been past it a few times in the last couple of hours. Smells like a felt pen? Or maybe like freshly dry cleaned clothes?
Maybe a dead bear wearing a damp suit.
Aren’t they more into leather chaps?
Bubblecar said:
Some aurora shots taken by the Zeehan sister last night:
How long did she need the shutter open for those?
Just spotted a Siberian Hamster in the kitchen Trap set.
Boris said:
Just spotted a Siberian Hamster in the kitchen Trap set.
Basil?
Try again:
Did you sort out your NYT subscription issue, AussieDJ?
FWIW this is a fair number of ‘people’ on social media.
No wonder most of them are pretty crappy.
Home from fire training. We had a good going over of the “new” FRS Country Pump, and then did a full face mask training. It was uncomfortable in the heat, but we got through it.
It was unusual to see the treetops not moving a millimeter. Dead calm.
Then a request for a task force to go to the Collie fire came through. Not only was Dunsborough the only bushfire brigade that was able to provide a full crew for their appliance, we had extra vollies and not enough seats.
The task force consists of Dunsborough’s truck.
btm said:
Try again:Did you sort out your NYT subscription issue, AussieDJ?
Yes, thank you.
I’d tried to change my email address on the subscription but, unfortunately, it didn’t take. A fact that I didn’t notice until I tried to play the game.
Going back to the old one (partly) solved the problem, but I’ll still have to work out how to successfully change to the new one. That’ll be for later.
Dunsborough Bush Fire Brigade have been nominated for an award on Australia day.
Now I have to decide who goes to accept it if we win it at the ceremony in Busselton on Monday arvo.
Kingy said:
Dunsborough Bush Fire Brigade have been nominated for an award on Australia day.Now I have to decide who goes to accept it if we win it at the ceremony in Busselton on Monday arvo.
I think it’s time someone nominated you personally for an Order of Australia.
Good morning Holidayers. A completely acceptable 8 degrees at the back door, lightly overcast. I’m sure I heard a miniature shower of rain about an hour ago, although the grass does not seem even damp. We are forecast a partly cloudy 21 degrees.
Bushwandering friend and I are going for early breakfast at the bakery and then a wander at Digby. I want a couple of specimens of hyacinth orchid to press for my records. I did a couple two years ago, I’d like a couple more. We shall see. I think we will be back around lunchtime.
Good morning everybody.
Clear and calm this morning. BoM records 24.0° C and 77% RH at Double Island Point. It forecasts a top of 32° C and a low chance of showers in the middle of the day. This may give us up to 1 mm. Each of the last few days has had a trace of rain from short very light showers.
Low kJ day for Mrs V today. Fend for ourselves breakfast and lunch. Nothing decided yet. Mrs V took fish out of the freezer for dinner, so I expect we’ll have microwaved fish, possibly with melted parmesan, tomato and basil or oregano and steamed veges.
Cleaning the living area is planned. Everything is so gritty after the blowy last few days.
Anyway, have a terrific day.
buffy said:
Good morning Holidayers. A completely acceptable 8 degrees at the back door, lightly overcast. I’m sure I heard a miniature shower of rain about an hour ago, although the grass does not seem even damp. We are forecast a partly cloudy 21 degrees.Bushwandering friend and I are going for early breakfast at the bakery and then a wander at Digby. I want a couple of specimens of hyacinth orchid to press for my records. I did a couple two years ago, I’d like a couple more. We shall see. I think we will be back around lunchtime.
:)
Sounds like a lovely morning plan.
:)
Why is there only one monopolies commission?
btm said:
Why is there only one monopolies commission?
Hasbro has copyright.
btm said:
Why is there only one monopolies commission?
Ha!
:)
High of 32 today. Low to mid 30s for about a week now, including 33 for back to school on Tuesday.
Dunno what we’re doing today but I do want to write some more forum trivia questions.
Gonna be an uncomfortable Australia day. Might go to the river and see if I can become a statistic.
An AI-generated article on a travel booking website has sent tourists to a remote location in Tasmania’s north-east, looking for hot springs that do not exist.
Australian Tours and Cruises has admitted the AI technology it uses to create content and articles to help drive bookings has “completely messed up”.
roughbarked said:
An AI-generated article on a travel booking website has sent tourists to a remote location in Tasmania’s north-east, looking for hot springs that do not exist.Australian Tours and Cruises has admitted the AI technology it uses to create content and articles to help drive bookings has “completely messed up”.
But they can all enjoy the delights of remote NE Tasmania whilst looking for the non-existent hot springs.
The Rev Dodgson said:
roughbarked said:
An AI-generated article on a travel booking website has sent tourists to a remote location in Tasmania’s north-east, looking for hot springs that do not exist.Australian Tours and Cruises has admitted the AI technology it uses to create content and articles to help drive bookings has “completely messed up”.
But they can all enjoy the delights of remote NE Tasmania whilst looking for the non-existent hot springs.
Sure can.
This is disgusting.
Concerns raised after sawfish, sharks and turtle found mutilated on northwest WA beaches
roughbarked said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
roughbarked said:
An AI-generated article on a travel booking website has sent tourists to a remote location in Tasmania’s north-east, looking for hot springs that do not exist.
Australian Tours and Cruises has admitted the AI technology it uses to create content and articles to help drive bookings has “completely messed up”.
But they can all enjoy the delights of remote NE Tasmania whilst looking for the non-existent hot springs.
Sure can.
It’s all a bit rich — when the news outlets are themselves largely content generated by 爱.
roughbarked said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
roughbarked said:
An AI-generated article on a travel booking website has sent tourists to a remote location in Tasmania’s north-east, looking for hot springs that do not exist.Australian Tours and Cruises has admitted the AI technology it uses to create content and articles to help drive bookings has “completely messed up”.
But they can all enjoy the delights of remote NE Tasmania whilst looking for the non-existent hot springs.
Sure can.
So you can put all false advertising down to AI messing up.
Cool.
Morning,
Having a cuppa tea and a hobnob while the washing is finishing.
Yesterday’s fun job was taking dad to the dentist.
Today’s fun jobs are taking myself to the dentist – then taking dad to the gerontologist (that will be sad, as he has declined in the last 6 months).
Trying to make the most of the next two days before the weather turns nasty and I will be stuck inside with my very grumpy husband who doesn’t cope with the heat.
Brindabellas said:
Morning,Having a cuppa tea and a hobnob while the washing is finishing.
Yesterday’s fun job was taking dad to the dentist.
Today’s fun jobs are taking myself to the dentist – then taking dad to the gerontologist (that will be sad, as he has declined in the last 6 months).
Trying to make the most of the next two days before the weather turns nasty and I will be stuck inside with my very grumpy husband who doesn’t cope with the heat.
Gosh Brindy, you are a champ.
“Wednesday 21 January 1662/63
Up early leaving my wife very ill in bed … and to my office till eight o’clock, there coming Ch. Pepys1 to demand his legacy of me, which I denied him upon good reason of his father and brother’s suing us, and so he went away. Then came Commissioner Pett, and he and I by agreement went to Deptford, and after a turn or two in the yard, to Greenwich, and thence walked to Woolwich. Here we did business, and I on board the Tangier-merchant, a ship freighted by us, that has long lain on hand in her despatch to Tangier, but is now ready for sailing. Back, and dined at Mr. Ackworth’s, where a pretty dinner, and she a pretty, modest woman; but above all things we saw her Rocke, —— which is one of the finest things done by a woman that ever I saw. I must have my wife to see it. After dinner on board the Elias, and found the timber brought by her from the forest of Deane to be exceeding good. The Captain gave each of us two barrels of pickled oysters put up for the Queen mother.
So to the Dock again, and took in Mrs. Ackworth and another gentlewoman, and carried them to London, and at the Globe tavern, in Eastcheap, did give them a glass of wine, and so parted. I home, where I found my wife ill in bed all day, and her face swelled with pain. My Will has received my last two quarters salary, of which I am glad. So to my office till late and then home, and after the barber had done, to bed.”
I think I’d give the pickled oysters a miss.
Greetings
Cymek said:
Greetings
‘tings.
Matcha, Doritos-inspired cheesy jalapeño among Coles’ bizarre hot cross bun flavour line-up coming to stores before Easter
Coles has unveiled its bizarre hot cross bun flavour profile for Easter shoppers – with a weird Doritos-inspired cheesy jalapeño flavour among the line-up.
https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/eat/matcha-doritosinspired-cheesy-jalapeo-among-coles-bizarre-hot-cross-bun-flavour-lineup-coming-to-stores-before-easter/news-story/dbdfa415e2f14c27efdd9791c2ca37ec?
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It’s not right. Apple & cinnamon are okay but these are an abomination. Take him off the cross, Easter is cancelled!
Witty Rejoinder said:
Matcha, Doritos-inspired cheesy jalapeño among Coles’ bizarre hot cross bun flavour line-up coming to stores before Easter
Coles has unveiled its bizarre hot cross bun flavour profile for Easter shoppers – with a weird Doritos-inspired cheesy jalapeño flavour among the line-up.https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/eat/matcha-doritosinspired-cheesy-jalapeo-among-coles-bizarre-hot-cross-bun-flavour-lineup-coming-to-stores-before-easter/news-story/dbdfa415e2f14c27efdd9791c2ca37ec?
…
It’s not right. Apple & cinnamon are okay but these are an abomination. Take him off the cross, Easter is cancelled!
Always thought hot cros buns were stodgy foodstuffs. Have bever been fond of them. Don’t care if they stop making them altogether.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-22/how-to-involve-your-kids-in-back-to-school-budgeting/106225314
Kids you get what I can steal from work
Brindabellas said:
Morning,Having a cuppa tea and a hobnob while the washing is finishing.
Yesterday’s fun job was taking dad to the dentist.
Today’s fun jobs are taking myself to the dentist – then taking dad to the gerontologist (that will be sad, as he has declined in the last 6 months).
Trying to make the most of the next two days before the weather turns nasty and I will be stuck inside with my very grumpy husband who doesn’t cope with the heat.
:(
I feel for you. Sounds like a whole pile of Not Fun.
Peak Warming Man said:
“Wednesday 21 January 1662/63
Up early leaving my wife very ill in bed … and to my office till eight o’clock, there coming Ch. Pepys1 to demand his legacy of me, which I denied him upon good reason of his father and brother’s suing us, and so he went away. Then came Commissioner Pett, and he and I by agreement went to Deptford, and after a turn or two in the yard, to Greenwich, and thence walked to Woolwich. Here we did business, and I on board the Tangier-merchant, a ship freighted by us, that has long lain on hand in her despatch to Tangier, but is now ready for sailing. Back, and dined at Mr. Ackworth’s, where a pretty dinner, and she a pretty, modest woman; but above all things we saw her Rocke, —— which is one of the finest things done by a woman that ever I saw. I must have my wife to see it. After dinner on board the Elias, and found the timber brought by her from the forest of Deane to be exceeding good. The Captain gave each of us two barrels of pickled oysters put up for the Queen mother.So to the Dock again, and took in Mrs. Ackworth and another gentlewoman, and carried them to London, and at the Globe tavern, in Eastcheap, did give them a glass of wine, and so parted. I home, where I found my wife ill in bed all day, and her face swelled with pain. My Will has received my last two quarters salary, of which I am glad. So to my office till late and then home, and after the barber had done, to bed.”
I think I’d give the pickled oysters a miss.
I’d be happy to try them. Likely just a very salty brine to preserve them. Rinse or pat dry, I’d reckon.
Peak Warming Man said:
“Wednesday 21 January 1662/63
Up early leaving my wife very ill in bed … and to my office till eight o’clock, there coming Ch. Pepys1 to demand his legacy of me, which I denied him upon good reason of his father and brother’s suing us, and so he went away. Then came Commissioner Pett, and he and I by agreement went to Deptford, and after a turn or two in the yard, to Greenwich, and thence walked to Woolwich. Here we did business, and I on board the Tangier-merchant, a ship freighted by us, that has long lain on hand in her despatch to Tangier, but is now ready for sailing. Back, and dined at Mr. Ackworth’s, where a pretty dinner, and she a pretty, modest woman; but above all things we saw her Rocke, —— which is one of the finest things done by a woman that ever I saw. I must have my wife to see it. After dinner on board the Elias, and found the timber brought by her from the forest of Deane to be exceeding good. The Captain gave each of us two barrels of pickled oysters put up for the Queen mother.So to the Dock again, and took in Mrs. Ackworth and another gentlewoman, and carried them to London, and at the Globe tavern, in Eastcheap, did give them a glass of wine, and so parted. I home, where I found my wife ill in bed all day, and her face swelled with pain. My Will has received my last two quarters salary, of which I am glad. So to my office till late and then home, and after the barber had done, to bed.”
I think I’d give the pickled oysters a miss.
but above all things we saw her Rocke, —— which is one of the finest things done by a woman that ever I saw.?
Cymek said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-22/how-to-involve-your-kids-in-back-to-school-budgeting/106225314Kids you get what I can steal from work
I shoulda taken more stuff last year.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Matcha, Doritos-inspired cheesy jalapeño among Coles’ bizarre hot cross bun flavour line-up coming to stores before Easter
Coles has unveiled its bizarre hot cross bun flavour profile for Easter shoppers – with a weird Doritos-inspired cheesy jalapeño flavour among the line-up.https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/eat/matcha-doritosinspired-cheesy-jalapeo-among-coles-bizarre-hot-cross-bun-flavour-lineup-coming-to-stores-before-easter/news-story/dbdfa415e2f14c27efdd9791c2ca37ec?
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It’s not right. Apple & cinnamon are okay but these are an abomination. Take him off the cross, Easter is cancelled!
Saw those on Facebook. I guess they passed the focus group taste testing.
Woolies has a huge variety of flavours, including Iced VoVo. Can’t recall any savoury ones this year but they’ve had Vegemite ones in the past.
Mr Mutant loves hot cross buns, but will only eat them on Good Friday. He’s not religious.
roughbarked said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Matcha, Doritos-inspired cheesy jalapeño among Coles’ bizarre hot cross bun flavour line-up coming to stores before Easter
Coles has unveiled its bizarre hot cross bun flavour profile for Easter shoppers – with a weird Doritos-inspired cheesy jalapeño flavour among the line-up.https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/eat/matcha-doritosinspired-cheesy-jalapeo-among-coles-bizarre-hot-cross-bun-flavour-lineup-coming-to-stores-before-easter/news-story/dbdfa415e2f14c27efdd9791c2ca37ec?
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It’s not right. Apple & cinnamon are okay but these are an abomination. Take him off the cross, Easter is cancelled!
Always thought hot cros buns were stodgy foodstuffs. Have bever been fond of them. Don’t care if they stop making them altogether.
The chocolate ones are dense like a neutron star
roughbarked said:
Peak Warming Man said:
“Wednesday 21 January 1662/63
Up early leaving my wife very ill in bed … and to my office till eight o’clock, there coming Ch. Pepys1 to demand his legacy of me, which I denied him upon good reason of his father and brother’s suing us, and so he went away. Then came Commissioner Pett, and he and I by agreement went to Deptford, and after a turn or two in the yard, to Greenwich, and thence walked to Woolwich. Here we did business, and I on board the Tangier-merchant, a ship freighted by us, that has long lain on hand in her despatch to Tangier, but is now ready for sailing. Back, and dined at Mr. Ackworth’s, where a pretty dinner, and she a pretty, modest woman; but above all things we saw her Rocke, —— which is one of the finest things done by a woman that ever I saw. I must have my wife to see it. After dinner on board the Elias, and found the timber brought by her from the forest of Deane to be exceeding good. The Captain gave each of us two barrels of pickled oysters put up for the Queen mother.So to the Dock again, and took in Mrs. Ackworth and another gentlewoman, and carried them to London, and at the Globe tavern, in Eastcheap, did give them a glass of wine, and so parted. I home, where I found my wife ill in bed all day, and her face swelled with pain. My Will has received my last two quarters salary, of which I am glad. So to my office till late and then home, and after the barber had done, to bed.”
I think I’d give the pickled oysters a miss.
but above all things we saw her Rocke, —— which is one of the finest things done by a woman that ever I saw.?
Terry F on 21 Jan 2006 • Link
“above all things we saw her Rocke, ——”
L&M Select Glossary says this means “distaff”, i.e. the staff on which wool or flax is wound before spinning
Divine Angel said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Matcha, Doritos-inspired cheesy jalapeño among Coles’ bizarre hot cross bun flavour line-up coming to stores before Easter
Coles has unveiled its bizarre hot cross bun flavour profile for Easter shoppers – with a weird Doritos-inspired cheesy jalapeño flavour among the line-up.https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/eat/matcha-doritosinspired-cheesy-jalapeo-among-coles-bizarre-hot-cross-bun-flavour-lineup-coming-to-stores-before-easter/news-story/dbdfa415e2f14c27efdd9791c2ca37ec?
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It’s not right. Apple & cinnamon are okay but these are an abomination. Take him off the cross, Easter is cancelled!
Saw those on Facebook. I guess they passed the focus group taste testing.
Woolies has a huge variety of flavours, including Iced VoVo. Can’t recall any savoury ones this year but they’ve had Vegemite ones in the past.
Mr Mutant loves hot cross buns, but will only eat them on Good Friday. He’s not religious.
Cymek said:
roughbarked said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Matcha, Doritos-inspired cheesy jalapeño among Coles’ bizarre hot cross bun flavour line-up coming to stores before Easter
Coles has unveiled its bizarre hot cross bun flavour profile for Easter shoppers – with a weird Doritos-inspired cheesy jalapeño flavour among the line-up.https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/eat/matcha-doritosinspired-cheesy-jalapeo-among-coles-bizarre-hot-cross-bun-flavour-lineup-coming-to-stores-before-easter/news-story/dbdfa415e2f14c27efdd9791c2ca37ec?
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It’s not right. Apple & cinnamon are okay but these are an abomination. Take him off the cross, Easter is cancelled!
Always thought hot cros buns were stodgy foodstuffs. Have bever been fond of them. Don’t care if they stop making them altogether.
The chocolate ones are dense like a neutron star
So am I.
Divine Angel said:
Cymek said:
Kids you get what I can steal from work
I shoulda taken more stuff last year.
yeah but
Dr Burgess says children are not too young to understand that buying X might mean you miss out on Y.
obviously they’re too young to understand the words opportunity and cost
sheesh
Cymek said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-22/how-to-involve-your-kids-in-back-to-school-budgeting/106225314Kids you get what I can steal from work
The brand names thing took a hit for quite a while when i was at high school, when ‘the cool kids’ abandoned the obsession with the reasoning, ‘why should I pay (e.g.) Adidas for me to advertise their products?’.
captain_spalding said:
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:
Cymek said:
Kids you get what I can steal from work
I shoulda taken more stuff last year.
yeah but
Dr Burgess says children are not too young to understand that buying X might mean you miss out on Y.
obviously they’re too young to understand the words opportunity and cost
sheesh
The brand names thing took a hit for quite a while when i was at high school, when ‘the cool kids’ abandoned the obsession with the reasoning, ‘why should I pay (e.g.) Adidas for me to advertise their products?’.
wait yous had cool kids back in the 1960s ¿¡ well
captain_spalding said:
Cymek said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-22/how-to-involve-your-kids-in-back-to-school-budgeting/106225314Kids you get what I can steal from work
The brand names thing took a hit for quite a while when i was at high school, when ‘the cool kids’ abandoned the obsession with the reasoning, ‘why should I pay (e.g.) Adidas for me to advertise their products?’.
School mums say the same about Bunnings umbrellas.
SCIENCE said:
captain_spalding said:
SCIENCE said:
yeah but
Dr Burgess says children are not too young to understand that buying X might mean you miss out on Y.
obviously they’re too young to understand the words opportunity and cost
sheesh
The brand names thing took a hit for quite a while when i was at high school, when ‘the cool kids’ abandoned the obsession with the reasoning, ‘why should I pay (e.g.) Adidas for me to advertise their products?’.
wait yous had cool kids back in the 1960s ¿¡ well
1970s
I’m old, but i’m not quite that old.
captain_spalding said:
SCIENCE said:captain_spalding said:
The brand names thing took a hit for quite a while when i was at high school, when ‘the cool kids’ abandoned the obsession with the reasoning, ‘why should I pay (e.g.) Adidas for me to advertise their products?’.
wait yous had cool kids back in the 1960s ¿¡ well
1970s
I’m old, but i’m not quite that old.
Your curmudgeon is advanced for your age!
“Vandals have defaced two historic monuments in the lead-up to Australia Day despite efforts to protect against targeted attacks.
“Death to ‘Australia’” was spray-painted on one of the two statues targeted between Wednesday night and Thursday morning at Melbourne’s oldest park, Flagstaff Gardens.
Heavy machinery was used to tear down the Pioneer monument, erected in 1871, before the badly-damaged ruins were vandalised, police believe.”
And so it begins.
Witty Rejoinder said:
captain_spalding said:
SCIENCE said:
wait yous had cool kids back in the 1960s ¿¡ well
1970s
I’m old, but i’m not quite that old.
Your curmudgeon is advanced for your age!
yeah we were going to say at least you had some clever cool kids down your end of the woods, weren’t no anti brand sentiments we heard back in our setting
Peak Warming Man said:
“Vandals have defaced two historic monuments in the lead-up to Australia Day despite efforts to protect against targeted attacks.
“Death to ‘Australia’” was spray-painted on one of the two statues targeted between Wednesday night and Thursday morning at Melbourne’s oldest park, Flagstaff Gardens.
Heavy machinery was used to tear down the Pioneer monument, erected in 1871, before the badly-damaged ruins were vandalised, police believe.”And so it begins.
If anything 26 January should be “NSW Colony Day”.
Australia was formed on 1 January 1901.
SCIENCE said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
captain_spalding said:
1970s
I’m old, but i’m not quite that old.
Your curmudgeon is advanced for your age!
yeah we were going to say at least you had some clever cool kids down your end of the woods, weren’t no anti brand sentiments we heard back in our setting
Me neither.
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:
“Vandals have defaced two historic monuments in the lead-up to Australia Day despite efforts to protect against targeted attacks.
“Death to ‘Australia’” was spray-painted on one of the two statues targeted between Wednesday night and Thursday morning at Melbourne’s oldest park, Flagstaff Gardens.
Heavy machinery was used to tear down the Pioneer monument, erected in 1871, before the badly-damaged ruins were vandalised, police believe.”And so it begins.
If anything 26 January should be “NSW Colony Day”.
Australia was formed on 1 January 1901.
+1
Witty Rejoinder said:
captain_spalding said:
SCIENCE said:wait yous had cool kids back in the 1960s ¿¡ well
1970s
I’m old, but i’m not quite that old.
Your curmudgeon is advanced for your age!
Been working for and dealing with government departments since i was 13.
You learn early, and you learn fast.
Divine Angel said:
captain_spalding said:
The brand names thing took a hit for quite a while when i was at high school, when ‘the cool kids’ abandoned the obsession with the reasoning, ‘why should I pay (e.g.) Adidas for me to advertise their products?’.
School mums say the same about Bunnings umbrellas.
Can it be bleached out or covered up¿
Peak Warming Man said:
“Vandals have defaced two historic monuments in the lead-up to Australia Day despite efforts to protect against targeted attacks.
“Death to ‘Australia’” was spray-painted on one of the two statues targeted between Wednesday night and Thursday morning at Melbourne’s oldest park, Flagstaff Gardens.
Heavy machinery was used to tear down the Pioneer monument, erected in 1871, before the badly-damaged ruins were vandalised, police believe.”And so it begins.
:rolls eyes:
Yippee! My shipment has cleared customs!
New mummification socks have been delivered and this time, they fit.
Bubblecar said:
New mummification socks have been delivered and this time, they fit.
You’ll be in your sarcophagus before you know it.
Bubblecar said:
New mummification socks have been delivered and this time, they fit.
Wait what
dv said:
Bubblecar said:
New mummification socks have been delivered and this time, they fit.
Wait what
Compression socks for my foot & leg problems (poor circulation, vascular dermatitis, oedema etc).
captain_spalding said:
Bubblecar said:
New mummification socks have been delivered and this time, they fit.
You’ll be in your sarcophagus before you know it.
Or his pyramid
kii said:
Yippee! My shipment has cleared customs!
Your container?
Michael V said:
kii said:
Yippee! My shipment has cleared customs!
Your container?
Yes!
I’ve a storage unit lined up for my precious treasures.
“A CSIRO PhD candidate accused of planning to use Molotov cocktails in a terror attack on the Gold Coast on Australia Day has been denied bail.
Sepehr Saryazdi appeared in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Thursday after being charged with one count of acts in preparation for or planning a terrorist act.
During a bail application, the court heard the 24-year-old had been brought to the attention of counter terrorism officers after information was received about things he was allegedly posting online.”
His name sounds…………well it sounds foreign……….not that there’s anything wrong with that………….just saying……….
Jaysus fecking Hell…just dropping off for my post brekky nap, whilst sitting in Lorelie, and a woodchiper starts up outside my window.
Peak Warming Man said:
“A CSIRO PhD candidate accused of planning to use Molotov cocktails in a terror attack on the Gold Coast on Australia Day has been denied bail.
Sepehr Saryazdi appeared in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Thursday after being charged with one count of acts in preparation for or planning a terrorist act.
During a bail application, the court heard the 24-year-old had been brought to the attention of counter terrorism officers after information was received about things he was allegedly posting online.”His name sounds…………well it sounds foreign……….not that there’s anything wrong with that………….just saying……….
The idiot was just openly posting his plans on Facebook.
Very poor proof-reading here though (unless his defence lawyer really did say this): ‘It was never his attention to hurt anyone’
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-22/sepehr-saryazdi-faces-court-on-terror-charge-australia-day-csiro/106256410
kii said:
Michael V said:
kii said:
Yippee! My shipment has cleared customs!
Your container?
Yes!
I’ve a storage unit lined up for my precious treasures.
Nice.
:)
Peak Warming Man said:
roughbarked said:
Peak Warming Man said:
“Wednesday 21 January 1662/63
Up early leaving my wife very ill in bed … and to my office till eight o’clock, there coming Ch. Pepys1 to demand his legacy of me, which I denied him upon good reason of his father and brother’s suing us, and so he went away. Then came Commissioner Pett, and he and I by agreement went to Deptford, and after a turn or two in the yard, to Greenwich, and thence walked to Woolwich. Here we did business, and I on board the Tangier-merchant, a ship freighted by us, that has long lain on hand in her despatch to Tangier, but is now ready for sailing. Back, and dined at Mr. Ackworth’s, where a pretty dinner, and she a pretty, modest woman; but above all things we saw her Rocke, —— which is one of the finest things done by a woman that ever I saw. I must have my wife to see it. After dinner on board the Elias, and found the timber brought by her from the forest of Deane to be exceeding good. The Captain gave each of us two barrels of pickled oysters put up for the Queen mother.So to the Dock again, and took in Mrs. Ackworth and another gentlewoman, and carried them to London, and at the Globe tavern, in Eastcheap, did give them a glass of wine, and so parted. I home, where I found my wife ill in bed all day, and her face swelled with pain. My Will has received my last two quarters salary, of which I am glad. So to my office till late and then home, and after the barber had done, to bed.”
I think I’d give the pickled oysters a miss.
but above all things we saw her Rocke, —— which is one of the finest things done by a woman that ever I saw.?
Terry F on 21 Jan 2006 • Link
“above all things we saw her Rocke, ——”L&M Select Glossary says this means “distaff”, i.e. the staff on which wool or flax is wound before spinning
Ta.
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:
“Vandals have defaced two historic monuments in the lead-up to Australia Day despite efforts to protect against targeted attacks.
“Death to ‘Australia’” was spray-painted on one of the two statues targeted between Wednesday night and Thursday morning at Melbourne’s oldest park, Flagstaff Gardens.
Heavy machinery was used to tear down the Pioneer monument, erected in 1871, before the badly-damaged ruins were vandalised, police believe.”And so it begins.
If anything 26 January should be “NSW Colony Day”.
Australia was formed on 1 January 1901.
Flag planting day.
I trust we’re all excited for the Oscar nominations, announced tonight our time? I’ll keep youse all posted in the morning, stay tuned.
It doesn’t interest me and I’ve never watched it but I’ll be glued to every episode now.
Divine Angel said:
I trust we’re all excited for the Oscar nominations, announced tonight our time? I’ll keep youse all posted in the morning, stay tuned.
DJT will Trump all the other Oscar contenders.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
I trust we’re all excited for the Oscar nominations, announced tonight our time? I’ll keep youse all posted in the morning, stay tuned.
DJT will Trump all the other Oscar contenders.
I’m the bestest actor of all time, you just have to give me an oscar for my performance.
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
I trust we’re all excited for the Oscar nominations, announced tonight our time? I’ll keep youse all posted in the morning, stay tuned.
DJT will Trump all the other Oscar contenders.
I’m the bestest actor of all time, you just have to give me an oscar for my performance.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:DJT will Trump all the other Oscar contenders.
I’m the bestest actor of all time, you just have to give me an oscar for my performance.
shopped.
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:I’m the bestest actor of all time, you just have to give me an oscar for my performance.
shopped.
No no no, Spencer Tracy really did chop off his fingers.
Peak Warming Man said:
It doesn’t interest me and I’ve never watched it but I’ll be glued to every episode now.
Ha!
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
shopped.
No no no, Spencer Tracy really did chop off his fingers.
:)
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
I trust we’re all excited for the Oscar nominations, announced tonight our time? I’ll keep youse all posted in the morning, stay tuned.
DJT will Trump all the other Oscar contenders.
‘Shiny, gold-coloured object. Mine!’
Divine Angel said:
I trust we’re all excited for the Oscar nominations, announced tonight our time? I’ll keep youse all posted in the morning, stay tuned.
No.
buffy said:
Interesting footage of salvaging cars from the ocean along the Great Ocean Road
Looks like a game with Matchbox toys.
buffy said:
Interesting footage of salvaging cars from the ocean along the Great Ocean Road
Wow, that footage is really something to behold.
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
Interesting footage of salvaging cars from the ocean along the Great Ocean Road
Wow, that footage is really something to behold.
Who’s footing the bill for salvage I wonder? Blackhawks don’t come cheaply.
Mr Mutant and Mini Me have gone to the beach so I’m gonna watch BUtterfield 8. Elizabeth Taylor hated the film, didn’t want to do it, but she did to fulfil contractual obligations. She won an Oscar for her performance.
heatwave starts tomorrow, 47C monday, good conditions to put up that new fence i’ve been planning. Guy at the pub said you do it on the hottest day possible, then it will never break when the wire contracts with cooler weather. So probably take out the big esky, carton of Southwark stubbies should get me through.
Divine Angel said:
Mr Mutant and Mini Me have gone to the beach so I’m gonna watch BUtterfield 8. Elizabeth Taylor hated the film, didn’t want to do it, but she did to fulfil contractual obligations. She won an Oscar for her performance.
Have you ever seen ‘Whatever Happened to Baby Jane’?
Black Hawke helicopter lifted a lot if cars from the ocean.
Some were too heavy.
Maybe underwater balloons 🎈 could help?
transition said:
heatwave starts tomorrow, 47C monday, good conditions to put up that new fence i’ve been planning. Guy at the pub said you do it on the hottest day possible, then it will never break when the wire contracts with cooler weather. So probably take out the big esky, carton of Southwark stubbies should get me through.
now, to be frank, he was slurring his words a bit, a lot really, I might have heard wrong. Anyway the entire pub went silent when he blurted out something about the coefficient of linear expansion, or something like that, I thought for a moment he and I both were going to be ejected from the pub.
transition said:
heatwave starts tomorrow, 47C monday, good conditions to put up that new fence i’ve been planning. Guy at the pub said you do it on the hottest day possible, then it will never break when the wire contracts with cooler weather. So probably take out the big esky, carton of Southwark stubbies should get me through.
Haven’t seen Southwark for years here. Used to drink it a lot in the 70’s.
Tau.Neutrino said:
Black Hawke helicopter lifted a lot if cars from the ocean.Some were too heavy.
Maybe underwater balloons 🎈 could help?
One caravan had to be wiinched out.
transition said:
heatwave starts tomorrow, 47C monday, good conditions to put up that new fence i’ve been planning. Guy at the pub said you do it on the hottest day possible, then it will never break when the wire contracts with cooler weather. So probably take out the big esky, carton of Southwark stubbies should get me through.
The Ancients knew.
transition said:
transition said:
heatwave starts tomorrow, 47C monday, good conditions to put up that new fence i’ve been planning. Guy at the pub said you do it on the hottest day possible, then it will never break when the wire contracts with cooler weather. So probably take out the big esky, carton of Southwark stubbies should get me through.
now, to be frank, he was slurring his words a bit, a lot really, I might have heard wrong. Anyway the entire pub went silent when he blurted out something about the coefficient of linear expansion, or something like that, I thought for a moment he and I both were going to be ejected from the pub.
They were only learning new words.
transition said:
transition said:
heatwave starts tomorrow, 47C monday, good conditions to put up that new fence i’ve been planning. Guy at the pub said you do it on the hottest day possible, then it will never break when the wire contracts with cooler weather. So probably take out the big esky, carton of Southwark stubbies should get me through.
now, to be frank, he was slurring his words a bit, a lot really, I might have heard wrong. Anyway the entire pub went silent when he blurted out something about the coefficient of linear expansion, or something like that, I thought for a moment he and I both were going to be ejected from the pub.
Be careful what you say in pubs, Frank.
roughbarked said:
transition said:
heatwave starts tomorrow, 47C monday, good conditions to put up that new fence i’ve been planning. Guy at the pub said you do it on the hottest day possible, then it will never break when the wire contracts with cooler weather. So probably take out the big esky, carton of Southwark stubbies should get me through.
Haven’t seen Southwark for years here. Used to drink it a lot in the 70’s.
diagnostic really, don’t say it too loud that you drank a lot of Southwark in the seventies, irreparable reputation damage, if the electrical engineer bloke was here he’d be looking at you sideways.
transition said:
roughbarked said:
transition said:
heatwave starts tomorrow, 47C monday, good conditions to put up that new fence i’ve been planning. Guy at the pub said you do it on the hottest day possible, then it will never break when the wire contracts with cooler weather. So probably take out the big esky, carton of Southwark stubbies should get me through.
Haven’t seen Southwark for years here. Used to drink it a lot in the 70’s.
diagnostic really, don’t say it too loud that you drank a lot of Southwark in the seventies, irreparable reputation damage, if the electrical engineer bloke was here he’d be looking at you sideways.
:) My brian ishn’t damagered.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
Mr Mutant and Mini Me have gone to the beach so I’m gonna watch BUtterfield 8. Elizabeth Taylor hated the film, didn’t want to do it, but she did to fulfil contractual obligations. She won an Oscar for her performance.
Have you ever seen ‘Whatever Happened to Baby Jane’?
Oh yes, it’s a glorious movie.
Divine Angel said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
Mr Mutant and Mini Me have gone to the beach so I’m gonna watch BUtterfield 8. Elizabeth Taylor hated the film, didn’t want to do it, but she did to fulfil contractual obligations. She won an Oscar for her performance.
Have you ever seen ‘Whatever Happened to Baby Jane’?
Oh yes, it’s a glorious movie.
Indeed.
The Blackhawk recovering cars on the Great Ocean Road is down by this mob:
https://metcalfheliservices.com.au/about-us/
Tau.Neutrino said:
Black Hawke helicopter lifted a lot if cars from the ocean.Some were too heavy.
Maybe underwater balloons 🎈 could help?
>>All but one of the vehicles that crews attempted to recover — a caravan chassis buried “beneath a significant amount of sand” at Cumberland River — had been winched away, Mr Longmore said.<<
From the link to ABC news item.
Witty Rejoinder said:
The Blackhawk recovering cars on the Great Ocean Road is down by this mob:https://metcalfheliservices.com.au/about-us/
down=flown
OTOH Ludwig does suffer from the same problem as Midsomer Murders.
IRL there are a handful of homicides in Cambridge wach year and I assume most of them are straightforward, rather than fiendish plots requiring the services of a logical genius. The fact that he has half a dozen to deal with inside a fortnight does stretch credulity.
transition said:
heatwave starts tomorrow, 47C monday, good conditions to put up that new fence i’ve been planning. Guy at the pub said you do it on the hottest day possible, then it will never break when the wire contracts with cooler weather. So probably take out the big esky, carton of Southwark stubbies should get me through.
Echoes?
No way!
dv said:
OTOH Ludwig does suffer from the same problem as Midsomer Murders.IRL there are a handful of homicides in Cambridge wach year and I assume most of them are straightforward, rather than fiendish plots requiring the services of a logical genius. The fact that he has half a dozen to deal with inside a fortnight does stretch credulity.
You’re not supposed to think about that part, like how many murders happened in a small seaside town where Jessica Fletcher lived.
dv said:
OTOH Ludwig does suffer from the same problem as Midsomer Murders.IRL there are a handful of homicides in Cambridge wach year and I assume most of them are straightforward, rather than fiendish plots requiring the services of a logical genius. The fact that he has half a dozen to deal with inside a fortnight does stretch credulity.
Ah well, better stop watching all fictional crime drama series, then.
Awards Season isn’t complete without The Golden Razzies.
Don’t disagree with any nominations here. War of the Worlds was exceptionally bad.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/razzie-awards-nominations-2026-full-list/worst-actor-13/
Divine Angel said:
Awards Season isn’t complete without The Golden Razzies.Don’t disagree with any nominations here. War of the Worlds was exceptionally bad.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/razzie-awards-nominations-2026-full-list/worst-actor-13/
What even was that movie? Like a car crash, I couldn’t look away…
Divine Angel said:
Awards Season isn’t complete without The Golden Razzies.Don’t disagree with any nominations here. War of the Worlds was exceptionally bad.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/razzie-awards-nominations-2026-full-list/worst-actor-13/
What even was that movie? Like a car crash, I couldn’t look away…
Divine Angel said:
Awards Season isn’t complete without The Golden Razzies.Don’t disagree with any nominations here. War of the Worlds was exceptionally bad.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/razzie-awards-nominations-2026-full-list/worst-actor-13/
I saw WotW in 65 and thought it exceptionally bad. I had read the book.
Michael V said:
transition said:
heatwave starts tomorrow, 47C monday, good conditions to put up that new fence i’ve been planning. Guy at the pub said you do it on the hottest day possible, then it will never break when the wire contracts with cooler weather. So probably take out the big esky, carton of Southwark stubbies should get me through.
Echoes?
No way!
don’t reckon carton be enough?
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and don’t tell anyone but I don’t drink alcohol
Divine Angel said:
Awards Season isn’t complete without The Golden Razzies.Don’t disagree with any nominations here. War of the Worlds was exceptionally bad.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/razzie-awards-nominations-2026-full-list/worst-actor-13/
The music was spiffing.
transition said:
Michael V said:
transition said:
heatwave starts tomorrow, 47C monday, good conditions to put up that new fence i’ve been planning. Guy at the pub said you do it on the hottest day possible, then it will never break when the wire contracts with cooler weather. So probably take out the big esky, carton of Southwark stubbies should get me through.
Echoes?
No way!
don’t reckon carton be enough?
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and don’t tell anyone but I don’t drink alcohol
Echoes? You’d be dead if you drank 10…
Boris said:
Divine Angel said:
Awards Season isn’t complete without The Golden Razzies.Don’t disagree with any nominations here. War of the Worlds was exceptionally bad.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/razzie-awards-nominations-2026-full-list/worst-actor-13/
I saw WotW in 65 and thought it exceptionally bad. I had read the book.
This version stars a rapper sitting behind a computer screen for 1.5 hours with tons of product placements. It was like watching an hour and a half of solid ads.
If you’re lighting a candle for Mourning Day, now’s the time to do it
Divine Angel said:
If you’re lighting a candle for Mourning Day, now’s the time to do it
Too late, but I’ll light a pretend one in my mind.
Heading for 5 in this village tonight, quite cool for this time of year.
Lord Howe Island was a pristine island, uninhabited by rats or for that matter humans.
The first rats arrived in 1788 and unfortunately brought humans with them.
The name of the first rat to land on Lord Howe is now lost in the mist of time but they soon established a colony and thrived in their new environment.
However in 2001 the humans on the island rose up against the rats and in an act that can only be described as genocide poisoned their food and water wiping out the whole colony, not even babies were spared.
Michael V said:
transition said:
Michael V said:Echoes?
No way!
don’t reckon carton be enough?
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and don’t tell anyone but I don’t drink alcoholEchoes? You’d be dead if you drank 10…
you can drink a lot of imaginary echoes, onetime I drank three cartons in 3hrs, didn’t even notice it. I am in the Guinness book of records in fact, world record for the most beer in 3hrs, I should point out it was the imaginary Guinness book of world records.
Bubblecar said:
Heading for 5 in this village tonight, quite cool for this time of year.
Crazy. Our low is 21, dew point 23. We’ll have the aircon on in the bedroom overnight, it’s the hottest room in the house.
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
Heading for 5 in this village tonight, quite cool for this time of year.
Crazy. Our low is 21, dew point 23. We’ll have the aircon on in the bedroom overnight, it’s the hottest room in the house.
Three dead in NSW shooting, domestic, I think.
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
Heading for 5 in this village tonight, quite cool for this time of year.
Crazy. Our low is 21, dew point 23. We’ll have the aircon on in the bedroom overnight, it’s the hottest room in the house.
Damn.
Proud mum moment: Mini Me is reading her first Dr Karl book. Dr Karl’s Science Safari, borrowed from the library.
Divine Angel said:
Proud mum moment: Mini Me is reading her first Dr Karl book. Dr Karl’s Science Safari, borrowed from the library.
Bubblecar said:
X 2 !!
Divine Angel said:
Proud mum moment: Mini Me is reading her first Dr Karl book. Dr Karl’s Science Safari, borrowed from the library.
Peak Warming Man said:
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
Heading for 5 in this village tonight, quite cool for this time of year.
Crazy. Our low is 21, dew point 23. We’ll have the aircon on in the bedroom overnight, it’s the hottest room in the house.
Three dead in NSW shooting, domestic, I think.
Lake Cargelligo again.
There’s a few odd things available on Aliexpress.
I felt like sharing them.
To all of those, I say, WTF
watching..
https://youtu.be/uKNK0TT5fW0
FULL DISCUSSION: BlackRock, Citadel & Lagarde Clash Over $38 Trillion U.S. Debt, AI & Market Risks
Evenin’ all.
Just got home from the fire station again.
The crew have been dealing with the Collie fire all day, and as they were heading home, multiple dry lightning strike kicked off a dozen or so new ones.
I’m guessing that we will be asked for another task force tomorrow.
Morning, 9° heading to 28° no rain.
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 7 degrees at the back door and overcast. There is a little wind with a slight smell of bushfire smoke. From the wind direction, that must be from the Otways. We are forecast a sunny 30 degrees. Tomorrow is still forecast 41 degrees. Sunday 30, Monday 39 and Tuesday is presently forecast 42. But the night temps are in the mid teens.
I’ll do more outside stuff this morning, make sure the fire buckets are full etc and this evening I’ll put the soaker hose on across the ground in front of the house again.
10/10. I must have been reading the news this week.
buffy said:
ABC news quiz10/10. I must have been reading the news this week.
Same here. They were all easy questions.
buffy said:
ABC news quiz10/10. I must have been reading the news this week.
Friday already? 8/10 missed Albo on the board OG peace, and the sunglasses bit.
We get airport weather, which says top of 29 today, and if we do get rain it’ll be next to nothing. Very humid.
Meeting Mini Me’s teacher, dropping off her school supplies, picking up her senior shirts (!!!), going to physio, then probably ikea and the Plant Shack.
Last year while Mr Mutant was in Germany, I bought and set up a plant stand. I’ve decided I want another one for near the front door.
Oscar noms are out!
Sinners has a record 16 nominations, but there is a new category this year for “achievement in casting”, so it’s not exactly comparable to previous years.
Here are the films up for Best Picture.
Out of these, I’ve seen Bugonia, One Battle After Another, and Sinners.
In the Animated Feature category, we have two giants: K-pop Demon Hunters, and Zootopia 2. K-pop has been massive this year, an unexpected hit, and I think it will win. But Zootopia 2 was also a bit of a surprise hit; it’s Disney’s highest grossing film ever, even overtaking the massive Frozen.
Disappointed Yorgos Lanthimos wasn’t nominated for Bugonia. Glad to see Leonardo DiCaprio nominated; he may be a shit human but he really is a fantastic actor. Also disappointed that No Other Option wasn’t nominated for Best International Feature (or any other category).
But also… Jesse Plemons not nominated for Bugonia? Outrageous!
Divine Angel said:
Oscar noms are out!Sinners has a record 16 nominations, but there is a new category this year for “achievement in casting”, so it’s not exactly comparable to previous years.
Here are the films up for Best Picture.
Out of these, I’ve seen Bugonia, One Battle After Another, and Sinners.
In the Animated Feature category, we have two giants: K-pop Demon Hunters, and Zootopia 2. K-pop has been massive this year, an unexpected hit, and I think it will win. But Zootopia 2 was also a bit of a surprise hit; it’s Disney’s highest grossing film ever, even overtaking the massive Frozen.
Disappointed Yorgos Lanthimos wasn’t nominated for Bugonia. Glad to see Leonardo DiCaprio nominated; he may be a shit human but he really is a fantastic actor. Also disappointed that No Other Option wasn’t nominated for Best International Feature (or any other category).
Besides his penchant for younger ladies is LdC crap in other ways?
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
Oscar noms are out!Sinners has a record 16 nominations, but there is a new category this year for “achievement in casting”, so it’s not exactly comparable to previous years.
Here are the films up for Best Picture.
Out of these, I’ve seen Bugonia, One Battle After Another, and Sinners.
In the Animated Feature category, we have two giants: K-pop Demon Hunters, and Zootopia 2. K-pop has been massive this year, an unexpected hit, and I think it will win. But Zootopia 2 was also a bit of a surprise hit; it’s Disney’s highest grossing film ever, even overtaking the massive Frozen.
Disappointed Yorgos Lanthimos wasn’t nominated for Bugonia. Glad to see Leonardo DiCaprio nominated; he may be a shit human but he really is a fantastic actor. Also disappointed that No Other Option wasn’t nominated for Best International Feature (or any other category).
Besides his penchant for younger ladies is LdC crap in other ways?
Apart from dumping girlfriends when their prefrontal cortex matures, Leo is all environmental activist on the outside while engaging in high-carbon activities like private jetting to gigantic yachts with Jeff Bezos. He’s also been accused of “whitewashing”, where a white actor plays a non-white character. I believe he quit that movie after backlash. (I was about to add it wasn’t that long ago, but the film in question, Rumi, was in 2016.)
There’s some criticism about him always playing the same character, but have those people seen Gilbert Grape?
Divine Angel said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
Oscar noms are out!Sinners has a record 16 nominations, but there is a new category this year for “achievement in casting”, so it’s not exactly comparable to previous years.
Here are the films up for Best Picture.
Out of these, I’ve seen Bugonia, One Battle After Another, and Sinners.
In the Animated Feature category, we have two giants: K-pop Demon Hunters, and Zootopia 2. K-pop has been massive this year, an unexpected hit, and I think it will win. But Zootopia 2 was also a bit of a surprise hit; it’s Disney’s highest grossing film ever, even overtaking the massive Frozen.
Disappointed Yorgos Lanthimos wasn’t nominated for Bugonia. Glad to see Leonardo DiCaprio nominated; he may be a shit human but he really is a fantastic actor. Also disappointed that No Other Option wasn’t nominated for Best International Feature (or any other category).
Besides his penchant for younger ladies is LdC crap in other ways?
Apart from dumping girlfriends when their prefrontal cortex matures, Leo is all environmental activist on the outside while engaging in high-carbon activities like private jetting to gigantic yachts with Jeff Bezos. He’s also been accused of “whitewashing”, where a white actor plays a non-white character. I believe he quit that movie after backlash. (I was about to add it wasn’t that long ago, but the film in question, Rumi, was in 2016.)
There’s some criticism about him always playing the same character, but have those people seen Gilbert Grape?
Thanks. I knew he was a self professed environmentalist but you’re right, private jets make that pretty hypocritical.
Watch who you’re calling childless
Women in America are having as many babies over their lifetimes as they did two decades ago
Dec 18th 2026
IMAGINE a colony of sentient lizards, living on a distant planet. It comprises 100 females and 100 males. Each lives for 100 years. There is only one male and one female of any age (eg, one 15-year-old female, one 74-year-old male). The planet is safe and peaceful: no lizards die from disease or violence. But every year the two 100-year-olds pass away. And every year two babies are born, the fruits of an unusual reproductive cycle. At age 24 every female produces a male baby; at 26, a female. She will never have any more. The population of Planet Lizard is thus fixed at 200.
Now imagine an asteroid hits Planet Lizard, altering its atmosphere and climate. At first little seems to have changed. All the lizards miraculously survive, and they rejoice at their good fortune. But it soon becomes clear something is wrong: the two females, aged 24 and 26, who are due to produce baby lizards do not. The population shrinks to 198. The next year, the same thing happens. The colony dwindles to 196. Concern turns to panic. Prophecies of extinction are splashed across the front pages of lizard newspapers. Councils of senior lizards are convened to devise plans to revive fertility. Nothing works. Ten years after the asteroid struck, the remaining 180 lizards are resigned to their fate: ageing, death and extinction, two by two.
And then: a miracle. The two females who failed to have babies at 24 and 26 are suddenly fertile, at 34 and 36. Soon, two infants are born, to general ecstasy. The next year, the miracle is repeated. And so on. The population stabilises. Ultimately, the asteroid changed the timing of lizard births but not how fertile the lizards were.
This fable may seem silly, but it contains a lesson. For decades, across the West, the commonest measure of how many children women have, on average—the total fertility rate (tfr)—has been dropping. It has fallen well below the “replacement rate” (needed to keep a population constant) of 2.1. Between 2007 and 2022 America’s tfr dropped from 2.1 to just 1.6. Warnings of probable population decline, including from this newspaper, abound. Pronatalists are casting around frantically for solutions.
A shrinking (human) population could be cause for concern. It means fewer working-age people to support the old. Fiscal crisis could loom. Fewer minds would yield fewer innovative ideas. Less scope for division of labour would mean a less efficient economy.
But tfr has flaws. It measures the number of children a hypothetical woman might have in her life, based on current birth rates for women of different ages. To calculate it, you start by dividing the total number of births to a given group of women (aged, say 15-19 or 35-39) by the number of women in that group. Those group birth rates are then added up and multiplied by the number of years in each group (ie, five). The result is the number of children a woman will have if, aged 15-19, she has the same number of babies as the average woman of 15-19 is having today, then the same number at 20-24 as the average woman of 20-24 is having today, and so on. It is almost sure to be wrong. That does not make TFR useless. It captures what demographers call “tempo”—the timing of an event, like a birth. But as a measure of “quantum”—the total number of births—it is likely to mislead. In effect it assumes that a young woman will have babies not only at the same rate as her contemporaries, but also at the same rate as women five or ten years older. That is not necessarily so.
A different measure, the completed fertility rate (CFR), captures the average number of births a woman has by the end of her child-bearing years (put at 44). America’s CFR has not fallen at all over the past two decades. In fact, according to an analysis of census data by Mike Konczal, a former Biden administration economist, it has risen slightly, from 1.91 in 2000 to 1.97 in 2024.
Back on Planet Lizard, the TFR dropped to zero overnight. After ten years, when females started having babies again, it jumped back to 2. The CFR never budged. The timing of births simply shifted, and eventually the tfr caught up with the cfr. In a doomsday scenario, in which the asteroid did render the lizards infertile, the cfr would have dropped to meet tfr.
Which scenario is playing out in the West? Many demographers, including Lyman Stone, of the Institute for Family Studies, a think-tank, point out that tfr is typically a strong predictor of cfr. But there is evidence that women are deferring, not forgoing, childbirth. In 2000 by age 26 the average American woman had produced one child; the average 32-year-old, 1.6 children; the average 40-year-old, 1.9. In 2024 the average 26-year-old had 0.6 children and the average 32-year-old 1.2. But the average 40-year-old has still had 1.9, having delayed in her 20s and caught up in her 30s.
Economies of scales
Does this mean, as with the lizards, that tfr will rise to meet cfr? Historical examples are suggestive. As women delayed childbearing in Sweden the tfr dropped sharply in the 1980s, before recovering in the 1990s (though it has fallen since). The cfr, at around 2, barely budged. In America the question is pertinent. The commonest ages are 33 and 34, because of a baby boom in 1990 and 1991. Women aged 34 have had, on average, 1.46 children each. As this group approaches their 40s, many more births may be on the way. As for younger women, those born in 2000 have had fewer children than those born in 1990 had had by 2015. Perhaps they will catch up—but that won’t be known for at least a decade.
To be sure, an average of just under two births per woman is still not “replacement level”. But if that truly is the long-term average, panic is scarcely justified. It would mean a gradual population decline: tricky, but much more manageable than implied by TFR. It is easy to fear the end times. But the problem may be one that humans, like our faraway lizards, never face.
https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/12/18/watch-who-youre-calling-childless
buffy said:
ABC news quiz10/10. I must have been reading the news this week.
A very respectable 5/10 :)
A couple I should have got, but several I had heard nothing about.
Including UK/Aus dual citizens needing a UK passport to enter UK.
I don’t think having private jets makes you a bad person by default. Like Taylor Swift. Now, I’m no fan of her personally or of her music, but her having private jets make sense logistically. She uses them for private use, like flying her boyfriend from wherever he lives to wherever she is in the world, but she also uses them for touring. Instead of hiring commercial planes to carry all her stuff and staff, she utilises her private jets.
A case could be made for security reasons; if you’re a huge celebrity, it could be argued that your security and privacy is compromised by being on a commercial flight. Regular people can’t help themselves but annoy famous people.
“A shrinking (human) population could be cause for concern. It means fewer working-age people to support the old. Fiscal crisis could loom. Fewer minds would yield fewer innovative ideas. Less scope for division of labour would mean a less efficient economy.”
Universal basic income and AI takes over everything. Problem solvered.
Divine Angel said:
“A shrinking (human) population could be cause for concern. It means fewer working-age people to support the old. Fiscal crisis could loom. Fewer minds would yield fewer innovative ideas. Less scope for division of labour would mean a less efficient economy.”Universal basic income and AI takes over everything. Problem solvered.
When AI run the shop humans will be free to live their lives without drudgery and can devote themselves to bettering the world and the environment, civil society, democratic participation and peace amongst nations.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
“A shrinking (human) population could be cause for concern. It means fewer working-age people to support the old. Fiscal crisis could loom. Fewer minds would yield fewer innovative ideas. Less scope for division of labour would mean a less efficient economy.”Universal basic income and AI takes over everything. Problem solvered.
When AI run the shop humans will be free to live their lives without drudgery and can devote themselves to bettering the world and the environment, civil society, democratic participation and peace amongst nations.
There’s a line from that movie which has always stuck with me.
A woman is chatting to her friend via the screen, and the screen shuts down, revealing a swimming pool right in front of her.
“I didn’t know we had a pool.”
She’d lived her entire life on the ship, never noticing the pool before.
Divine Angel said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
“A shrinking (human) population could be cause for concern. It means fewer working-age people to support the old. Fiscal crisis could loom. Fewer minds would yield fewer innovative ideas. Less scope for division of labour would mean a less efficient economy.”Universal basic income and AI takes over everything. Problem solvered.
When AI run the shop humans will be free to live their lives without drudgery and can devote themselves to bettering the world and the environment, civil society, democratic participation and peace amongst nations.
There’s a line from that movie which has always stuck with me.
A woman is chatting to her friend via the screen, and the screen shuts down, revealing a swimming pool right in front of her.
“I didn’t know we had a pool.”She’d lived her entire life on the ship, never noticing the pool before.
When I was on a cruise I knew there was a pool but I didn’t know its location until I saw it on the way to the buffet.*
* May not be true
Witty Rejoinder said:
Watch who you’re calling childless
Women in America are having as many babies over their lifetimes as they did two decades agoDec 18th 2026
IMAGINE a colony of sentient lizards, living on a distant planet. It comprises 100 females and 100 males. Each lives for 100 years. There is only one male and one female of any age (eg, one 15-year-old female, one 74-year-old male). The planet is safe and peaceful: no lizards die from disease or violence. But every year the two 100-year-olds pass away. And every year two babies are born, the fruits of an unusual reproductive cycle. At age 24 every female produces a male baby; at 26, a female. She will never have any more. The population of Planet Lizard is thus fixed at 200.
Now imagine an asteroid hits Planet Lizard, altering its atmosphere and climate. At first little seems to have changed. All the lizards miraculously survive, and they rejoice at their good fortune. But it soon becomes clear something is wrong: the two females, aged 24 and 26, who are due to produce baby lizards do not. The population shrinks to 198. The next year, the same thing happens. The colony dwindles to 196. Concern turns to panic. Prophecies of extinction are splashed across the front pages of lizard newspapers. Councils of senior lizards are convened to devise plans to revive fertility. Nothing works. Ten years after the asteroid struck, the remaining 180 lizards are resigned to their fate: ageing, death and extinction, two by two.
And then: a miracle. The two females who failed to have babies at 24 and 26 are suddenly fertile, at 34 and 36. Soon, two infants are born, to general ecstasy. The next year, the miracle is repeated. And so on. The population stabilises. Ultimately, the asteroid changed the timing of lizard births but not how fertile the lizards were.
This fable may seem silly, but it contains a lesson. For decades, across the West, the commonest measure of how many children women have, on average—the total fertility rate (tfr)—has been dropping. It has fallen well below the “replacement rate” (needed to keep a population constant) of 2.1. Between 2007 and 2022 America’s tfr dropped from 2.1 to just 1.6. Warnings of probable population decline, including from this newspaper, abound. Pronatalists are casting around frantically for solutions.
A shrinking (human) population could be cause for concern. It means fewer working-age people to support the old. Fiscal crisis could loom. Fewer minds would yield fewer innovative ideas. Less scope for division of labour would mean a less efficient economy.
But tfr has flaws. It measures the number of children a hypothetical woman might have in her life, based on current birth rates for women of different ages. To calculate it, you start by dividing the total number of births to a given group of women (aged, say 15-19 or 35-39) by the number of women in that group. Those group birth rates are then added up and multiplied by the number of years in each group (ie, five). The result is the number of children a woman will have if, aged 15-19, she has the same number of babies as the average woman of 15-19 is having today, then the same number at 20-24 as the average woman of 20-24 is having today, and so on. It is almost sure to be wrong. That does not make TFR useless. It captures what demographers call “tempo”—the timing of an event, like a birth. But as a measure of “quantum”—the total number of births—it is likely to mislead. In effect it assumes that a young woman will have babies not only at the same rate as her contemporaries, but also at the same rate as women five or ten years older. That is not necessarily so.
A different measure, the completed fertility rate (CFR), captures the average number of births a woman has by the end of her child-bearing years (put at 44). America’s CFR has not fallen at all over the past two decades. In fact, according to an analysis of census data by Mike Konczal, a former Biden administration economist, it has risen slightly, from 1.91 in 2000 to 1.97 in 2024.
Back on Planet Lizard, the TFR dropped to zero overnight. After ten years, when females started having babies again, it jumped back to 2. The CFR never budged. The timing of births simply shifted, and eventually the tfr caught up with the cfr. In a doomsday scenario, in which the asteroid did render the lizards infertile, the cfr would have dropped to meet tfr.
Which scenario is playing out in the West? Many demographers, including Lyman Stone, of the Institute for Family Studies, a think-tank, point out that tfr is typically a strong predictor of cfr. But there is evidence that women are deferring, not forgoing, childbirth. In 2000 by age 26 the average American woman had produced one child; the average 32-year-old, 1.6 children; the average 40-year-old, 1.9. In 2024 the average 26-year-old had 0.6 children and the average 32-year-old 1.2. But the average 40-year-old has still had 1.9, having delayed in her 20s and caught up in her 30s.
Economies of scales
Does this mean, as with the lizards, that tfr will rise to meet cfr? Historical examples are suggestive. As women delayed childbearing in Sweden the tfr dropped sharply in the 1980s, before recovering in the 1990s (though it has fallen since). The cfr, at around 2, barely budged. In America the question is pertinent. The commonest ages are 33 and 34, because of a baby boom in 1990 and 1991. Women aged 34 have had, on average, 1.46 children each. As this group approaches their 40s, many more births may be on the way. As for younger women, those born in 2000 have had fewer children than those born in 1990 had had by 2015. Perhaps they will catch up—but that won’t be known for at least a decade.To be sure, an average of just under two births per woman is still not “replacement level”. But if that truly is the long-term average, panic is scarcely justified. It would mean a gradual population decline: tricky, but much more manageable than implied by TFR. It is easy to fear the end times. But the problem may be one that humans, like our faraway lizards, never face.
https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/12/18/watch-who-youre-calling-childless
so women are commodities and vessels for producing more humans, got it
SCIENCE said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Watch who you’re calling childless
Women in America are having as many babies over their lifetimes as they did two decades agoDec 18th 2026
IMAGINE a colony of sentient lizards, living on a distant planet. It comprises 100 females and 100 males. Each lives for 100 years. There is only one male and one female of any age (eg, one 15-year-old female, one 74-year-old male). The planet is safe and peaceful: no lizards die from disease or violence. But every year the two 100-year-olds pass away. And every year two babies are born, the fruits of an unusual reproductive cycle. At age 24 every female produces a male baby; at 26, a female. She will never have any more. The population of Planet Lizard is thus fixed at 200.
Now imagine an asteroid hits Planet Lizard, altering its atmosphere and climate. At first little seems to have changed. All the lizards miraculously survive, and they rejoice at their good fortune. But it soon becomes clear something is wrong: the two females, aged 24 and 26, who are due to produce baby lizards do not. The population shrinks to 198. The next year, the same thing happens. The colony dwindles to 196. Concern turns to panic. Prophecies of extinction are splashed across the front pages of lizard newspapers. Councils of senior lizards are convened to devise plans to revive fertility. Nothing works. Ten years after the asteroid struck, the remaining 180 lizards are resigned to their fate: ageing, death and extinction, two by two.
And then: a miracle. The two females who failed to have babies at 24 and 26 are suddenly fertile, at 34 and 36. Soon, two infants are born, to general ecstasy. The next year, the miracle is repeated. And so on. The population stabilises. Ultimately, the asteroid changed the timing of lizard births but not how fertile the lizards were.
This fable may seem silly, but it contains a lesson. For decades, across the West, the commonest measure of how many children women have, on average—the total fertility rate (tfr)—has been dropping. It has fallen well below the “replacement rate” (needed to keep a population constant) of 2.1. Between 2007 and 2022 America’s tfr dropped from 2.1 to just 1.6. Warnings of probable population decline, including from this newspaper, abound. Pronatalists are casting around frantically for solutions.
A shrinking (human) population could be cause for concern. It means fewer working-age people to support the old. Fiscal crisis could loom. Fewer minds would yield fewer innovative ideas. Less scope for division of labour would mean a less efficient economy.
But tfr has flaws. It measures the number of children a hypothetical woman might have in her life, based on current birth rates for women of different ages. To calculate it, you start by dividing the total number of births to a given group of women (aged, say 15-19 or 35-39) by the number of women in that group. Those group birth rates are then added up and multiplied by the number of years in each group (ie, five). The result is the number of children a woman will have if, aged 15-19, she has the same number of babies as the average woman of 15-19 is having today, then the same number at 20-24 as the average woman of 20-24 is having today, and so on. It is almost sure to be wrong. That does not make TFR useless. It captures what demographers call “tempo”—the timing of an event, like a birth. But as a measure of “quantum”—the total number of births—it is likely to mislead. In effect it assumes that a young woman will have babies not only at the same rate as her contemporaries, but also at the same rate as women five or ten years older. That is not necessarily so.
A different measure, the completed fertility rate (CFR), captures the average number of births a woman has by the end of her child-bearing years (put at 44). America’s CFR has not fallen at all over the past two decades. In fact, according to an analysis of census data by Mike Konczal, a former Biden administration economist, it has risen slightly, from 1.91 in 2000 to 1.97 in 2024.
Back on Planet Lizard, the TFR dropped to zero overnight. After ten years, when females started having babies again, it jumped back to 2. The CFR never budged. The timing of births simply shifted, and eventually the tfr caught up with the cfr. In a doomsday scenario, in which the asteroid did render the lizards infertile, the cfr would have dropped to meet tfr.
Which scenario is playing out in the West? Many demographers, including Lyman Stone, of the Institute for Family Studies, a think-tank, point out that tfr is typically a strong predictor of cfr. But there is evidence that women are deferring, not forgoing, childbirth. In 2000 by age 26 the average American woman had produced one child; the average 32-year-old, 1.6 children; the average 40-year-old, 1.9. In 2024 the average 26-year-old had 0.6 children and the average 32-year-old 1.2. But the average 40-year-old has still had 1.9, having delayed in her 20s and caught up in her 30s.
Economies of scales
Does this mean, as with the lizards, that tfr will rise to meet cfr? Historical examples are suggestive. As women delayed childbearing in Sweden the tfr dropped sharply in the 1980s, before recovering in the 1990s (though it has fallen since). The cfr, at around 2, barely budged. In America the question is pertinent. The commonest ages are 33 and 34, because of a baby boom in 1990 and 1991. Women aged 34 have had, on average, 1.46 children each. As this group approaches their 40s, many more births may be on the way. As for younger women, those born in 2000 have had fewer children than those born in 1990 had had by 2015. Perhaps they will catch up—but that won’t be known for at least a decade.To be sure, an average of just under two births per woman is still not “replacement level”. But if that truly is the long-term average, panic is scarcely justified. It would mean a gradual population decline: tricky, but much more manageable than implied by TFR. It is easy to fear the end times. But the problem may be one that humans, like our faraway lizards, never face.
https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/12/18/watch-who-youre-calling-childless
so women are commodities and vessels for producing more humans, got it
Someone has to do it.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
“A shrinking (human) population could be cause for concern. It means fewer working-age people to support the old. Fiscal crisis could loom. Fewer minds would yield fewer innovative ideas. Less scope for division of labour would mean a less efficient economy.”
Universal basic income and AI takes over everything. Problem solvered.
When AI run the shop humans will be free to live their lives without drudgery and can devote themselves to bettering the world and the environment, civil society, democratic participation and peace amongst nations.
It’s the same old disingenuous fun stuff eh just like how under Dirty Labor a low unemployment rate is bad because inflation and interest rates will be high, or a low interest rate is bad because the economy is sluggish and unemployment rises; but under Glorious Enlightened Economic Managers Liberal National a high interest rate is good because unemployment is low, or high unemployment is the best because it keeps a lid on inflation and interest rates¡
roughbarked said:
SCIENCE said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Watch who you’re calling childless
Women in America are having as many babies over their lifetimes as they did two decades agoDec 18th 2026
IMAGINE a colony of sentient lizards, living on a distant planet. It comprises 100 females and 100 males. Each lives for 100 years. There is only one male and one female of any age (eg, one 15-year-old female, one 74-year-old male). The planet is safe and peaceful: no lizards die from disease or violence. But every year the two 100-year-olds pass away. And every year two babies are born, the fruits of an unusual reproductive cycle. At age 24 every female produces a male baby; at 26, a female. She will never have any more. The population of Planet Lizard is thus fixed at 200.
Now imagine an asteroid hits Planet Lizard, altering its atmosphere and climate. At first little seems to have changed. All the lizards miraculously survive, and they rejoice at their good fortune. But it soon becomes clear something is wrong: the two females, aged 24 and 26, who are due to produce baby lizards do not. The population shrinks to 198. The next year, the same thing happens. The colony dwindles to 196. Concern turns to panic. Prophecies of extinction are splashed across the front pages of lizard newspapers. Councils of senior lizards are convened to devise plans to revive fertility. Nothing works. Ten years after the asteroid struck, the remaining 180 lizards are resigned to their fate: ageing, death and extinction, two by two.
And then: a miracle. The two females who failed to have babies at 24 and 26 are suddenly fertile, at 34 and 36. Soon, two infants are born, to general ecstasy. The next year, the miracle is repeated. And so on. The population stabilises. Ultimately, the asteroid changed the timing of lizard births but not how fertile the lizards were.
This fable may seem silly, but it contains a lesson. For decades, across the West, the commonest measure of how many children women have, on average—the total fertility rate (tfr)—has been dropping. It has fallen well below the “replacement rate” (needed to keep a population constant) of 2.1. Between 2007 and 2022 America’s tfr dropped from 2.1 to just 1.6. Warnings of probable population decline, including from this newspaper, abound. Pronatalists are casting around frantically for solutions.
A shrinking (human) population could be cause for concern. It means fewer working-age people to support the old. Fiscal crisis could loom. Fewer minds would yield fewer innovative ideas. Less scope for division of labour would mean a less efficient economy.
But tfr has flaws. It measures the number of children a hypothetical woman might have in her life, based on current birth rates for women of different ages. To calculate it, you start by dividing the total number of births to a given group of women (aged, say 15-19 or 35-39) by the number of women in that group. Those group birth rates are then added up and multiplied by the number of years in each group (ie, five). The result is the number of children a woman will have if, aged 15-19, she has the same number of babies as the average woman of 15-19 is having today, then the same number at 20-24 as the average woman of 20-24 is having today, and so on. It is almost sure to be wrong. That does not make TFR useless. It captures what demographers call “tempo”—the timing of an event, like a birth. But as a measure of “quantum”—the total number of births—it is likely to mislead. In effect it assumes that a young woman will have babies not only at the same rate as her contemporaries, but also at the same rate as women five or ten years older. That is not necessarily so.
A different measure, the completed fertility rate (CFR), captures the average number of births a woman has by the end of her child-bearing years (put at 44). America’s CFR has not fallen at all over the past two decades. In fact, according to an analysis of census data by Mike Konczal, a former Biden administration economist, it has risen slightly, from 1.91 in 2000 to 1.97 in 2024.
Back on Planet Lizard, the TFR dropped to zero overnight. After ten years, when females started having babies again, it jumped back to 2. The CFR never budged. The timing of births simply shifted, and eventually the tfr caught up with the cfr. In a doomsday scenario, in which the asteroid did render the lizards infertile, the cfr would have dropped to meet tfr.
Which scenario is playing out in the West? Many demographers, including Lyman Stone, of the Institute for Family Studies, a think-tank, point out that tfr is typically a strong predictor of cfr. But there is evidence that women are deferring, not forgoing, childbirth. In 2000 by age 26 the average American woman had produced one child; the average 32-year-old, 1.6 children; the average 40-year-old, 1.9. In 2024 the average 26-year-old had 0.6 children and the average 32-year-old 1.2. But the average 40-year-old has still had 1.9, having delayed in her 20s and caught up in her 30s.
Economies of scales
Does this mean, as with the lizards, that tfr will rise to meet cfr? Historical examples are suggestive. As women delayed childbearing in Sweden the tfr dropped sharply in the 1980s, before recovering in the 1990s (though it has fallen since). The cfr, at around 2, barely budged. In America the question is pertinent. The commonest ages are 33 and 34, because of a baby boom in 1990 and 1991. Women aged 34 have had, on average, 1.46 children each. As this group approaches their 40s, many more births may be on the way. As for younger women, those born in 2000 have had fewer children than those born in 1990 had had by 2015. Perhaps they will catch up—but that won’t be known for at least a decade.To be sure, an average of just under two births per woman is still not “replacement level”. But if that truly is the long-term average, panic is scarcely justified. It would mean a gradual population decline: tricky, but much more manageable than implied by TFR. It is easy to fear the end times. But the problem may be one that humans, like our faraway lizards, never face.
https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/12/18/watch-who-youre-calling-childless
so women are commodities and vessels for producing more humans, got it
Someone has to do it.
migrants
Divine Angel said:
“A shrinking (human) population could be cause for concern. It means fewer working-age people to support the old. Fiscal crisis could loom. Fewer minds would yield fewer innovative ideas. Less scope for division of labour would mean a less efficient economy.”Universal basic income and AI takes over everything. Problem solvered.
Sigh.
Who came out with that crap?
The Rev Dodgson said:
Divine Angel said:
“A shrinking (human) population could be cause for concern. It means fewer working-age people to support the old. Fiscal crisis could loom. Fewer minds would yield fewer innovative ideas. Less scope for division of labour would mean a less efficient economy.”
Universal basic income and AI takes over everything. Problem solvered.
Sigh.
Who came out with that crap?
The Economist, that trashy communist tabloid
we mean fuck did they even look at CHINA for a single moment and think, wait they restricted their birthing for a while and suddenly 500000000 people lifted out of poverty and amazing productivity and plenty of reserve capacity and unparalleled innovation
idiots
SCIENCE said:
roughbarked said:
SCIENCE said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Watch who you’re calling childless
Women in America are having as many babies over their lifetimes as they did two decades agoDec 18th 2026
IMAGINE a colony of sentient lizards, living on a distant planet. It comprises 100 females and 100 males. Each lives for 100 years. There is only one male and one female of any age (eg, one 15-year-old female, one 74-year-old male). The planet is safe and peaceful: no lizards die from disease or violence. But every year the two 100-year-olds pass away. And every year two babies are born, the fruits of an unusual reproductive cycle. At age 24 every female produces a male baby; at 26, a female. She will never have any more. The population of Planet Lizard is thus fixed at 200.
Now imagine an asteroid hits Planet Lizard, altering its atmosphere and climate. At first little seems to have changed. All the lizards miraculously survive, and they rejoice at their good fortune. But it soon becomes clear something is wrong: the two females, aged 24 and 26, who are due to produce baby lizards do not. The population shrinks to 198. The next year, the same thing happens. The colony dwindles to 196. Concern turns to panic. Prophecies of extinction are splashed across the front pages of lizard newspapers. Councils of senior lizards are convened to devise plans to revive fertility. Nothing works. Ten years after the asteroid struck, the remaining 180 lizards are resigned to their fate: ageing, death and extinction, two by two.
And then: a miracle. The two females who failed to have babies at 24 and 26 are suddenly fertile, at 34 and 36. Soon, two infants are born, to general ecstasy. The next year, the miracle is repeated. And so on. The population stabilises. Ultimately, the asteroid changed the timing of lizard births but not how fertile the lizards were.
This fable may seem silly, but it contains a lesson. For decades, across the West, the commonest measure of how many children women have, on average—the total fertility rate (tfr)—has been dropping. It has fallen well below the “replacement rate” (needed to keep a population constant) of 2.1. Between 2007 and 2022 America’s tfr dropped from 2.1 to just 1.6. Warnings of probable population decline, including from this newspaper, abound. Pronatalists are casting around frantically for solutions.
A shrinking (human) population could be cause for concern. It means fewer working-age people to support the old. Fiscal crisis could loom. Fewer minds would yield fewer innovative ideas. Less scope for division of labour would mean a less efficient economy.
But tfr has flaws. It measures the number of children a hypothetical woman might have in her life, based on current birth rates for women of different ages. To calculate it, you start by dividing the total number of births to a given group of women (aged, say 15-19 or 35-39) by the number of women in that group. Those group birth rates are then added up and multiplied by the number of years in each group (ie, five). The result is the number of children a woman will have if, aged 15-19, she has the same number of babies as the average woman of 15-19 is having today, then the same number at 20-24 as the average woman of 20-24 is having today, and so on. It is almost sure to be wrong. That does not make TFR useless. It captures what demographers call “tempo”—the timing of an event, like a birth. But as a measure of “quantum”—the total number of births—it is likely to mislead. In effect it assumes that a young woman will have babies not only at the same rate as her contemporaries, but also at the same rate as women five or ten years older. That is not necessarily so.
A different measure, the completed fertility rate (CFR), captures the average number of births a woman has by the end of her child-bearing years (put at 44). America’s CFR has not fallen at all over the past two decades. In fact, according to an analysis of census data by Mike Konczal, a former Biden administration economist, it has risen slightly, from 1.91 in 2000 to 1.97 in 2024.
Back on Planet Lizard, the TFR dropped to zero overnight. After ten years, when females started having babies again, it jumped back to 2. The CFR never budged. The timing of births simply shifted, and eventually the tfr caught up with the cfr. In a doomsday scenario, in which the asteroid did render the lizards infertile, the cfr would have dropped to meet tfr.
Which scenario is playing out in the West? Many demographers, including Lyman Stone, of the Institute for Family Studies, a think-tank, point out that tfr is typically a strong predictor of cfr. But there is evidence that women are deferring, not forgoing, childbirth. In 2000 by age 26 the average American woman had produced one child; the average 32-year-old, 1.6 children; the average 40-year-old, 1.9. In 2024 the average 26-year-old had 0.6 children and the average 32-year-old 1.2. But the average 40-year-old has still had 1.9, having delayed in her 20s and caught up in her 30s.
Economies of scales
Does this mean, as with the lizards, that tfr will rise to meet cfr? Historical examples are suggestive. As women delayed childbearing in Sweden the tfr dropped sharply in the 1980s, before recovering in the 1990s (though it has fallen since). The cfr, at around 2, barely budged. In America the question is pertinent. The commonest ages are 33 and 34, because of a baby boom in 1990 and 1991. Women aged 34 have had, on average, 1.46 children each. As this group approaches their 40s, many more births may be on the way. As for younger women, those born in 2000 have had fewer children than those born in 1990 had had by 2015. Perhaps they will catch up—but that won’t be known for at least a decade.To be sure, an average of just under two births per woman is still not “replacement level”. But if that truly is the long-term average, panic is scarcely justified. It would mean a gradual population decline: tricky, but much more manageable than implied by TFR. It is easy to fear the end times. But the problem may be one that humans, like our faraway lizards, never face.
https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/12/18/watch-who-youre-calling-childless
so women are commodities and vessels for producing more humans, got it
Someone has to do it.
migrants
Sorry, our bad, as per the article we should have said, lizard people.
Good morning everybody.
Nothing much to report. Too lazy , really.
Hope everyone has a good day.
All about the UK’s strange new rules for Aus/UK dual citizens:
When 3D printing goes wrong.
Has this been mentioned yet? :(
Specialist police teams join manhunt after three shot dead at Lake Cargelligo
Specialist police officers flown in to a remote NSW town by the Defence Force are searching for a gunman who killed three people in what is now being treated as a domestic violence murder.
A man, 32, and a woman, 25, were found dead in a vehicle in Bokhara Street, Lake Cargelligo, 130 kilometres north of Griffith, when police responded to reports of shots about 4:20pm yesterday.
Spiny Norman said:
Has this been mentioned yet? :(Specialist police teams join manhunt after three shot dead at Lake Cargelligo
Specialist police officers flown in to a remote NSW town by the Defence Force are searching for a gunman who killed three people in what is now being treated as a domestic violence murder.
A man, 32, and a woman, 25, were found dead in a vehicle in Bokhara Street, Lake Cargelligo, 130 kilometres north of Griffith, when police responded to reports of shots about 4:20pm yesterday.
I mentioned it yesterday.
Peak Warming Man said:
Spiny Norman said:
Has this been mentioned yet? :(Specialist police teams join manhunt after three shot dead at Lake Cargelligo
Specialist police officers flown in to a remote NSW town by the Defence Force are searching for a gunman who killed three people in what is now being treated as a domestic violence murder.
A man, 32, and a woman, 25, were found dead in a vehicle in Bokhara Street, Lake Cargelligo, 130 kilometres north of Griffith, when police responded to reports of shots about 4:20pm yesterday.
I mentioned it yesterday.
Ta.
The Rev Dodgson said:
Divine Angel said:
“A shrinking (human) population could be cause for concern. It means fewer working-age people to support the old. Fiscal crisis could loom. Fewer minds would yield fewer innovative ideas. Less scope for division of labour would mean a less efficient economy.”Universal basic income and AI takes over everything. Problem solvered.
Sigh.
Who came out with that crap?
You have to distinguish between a falling population and a smaller population. While the population is falling you have the problems of fewer working taxpayers to support those older but once the population stabilises at a smaller level that problem goes away.
Divine Angel said:
Oscar noms are out!Sinners has a record 16 nominations, but there is a new category this year for “achievement in casting”, so it’s not exactly comparable to previous years.
Here are the films up for Best Picture.
Out of these, I’ve seen Bugonia, One Battle After Another, and Sinners.
In the Animated Feature category, we have two giants: K-pop Demon Hunters, and Zootopia 2. K-pop has been massive this year, an unexpected hit, and I think it will win. But Zootopia 2 was also a bit of a surprise hit; it’s Disney’s highest grossing film ever, even overtaking the massive Frozen.
Disappointed Yorgos Lanthimos wasn’t nominated for Bugonia. Glad to see Leonardo DiCaprio nominated; he may be a shit human but he really is a fantastic actor. Also disappointed that No Other Option wasn’t nominated for Best International Feature (or any other category).
Ahhh, yes. The Mutual Backslap Society.
Hello
Spiny Norman said:
Has this been mentioned yet? :(Specialist police teams join manhunt after three shot dead at Lake Cargelligo
Specialist police officers flown in to a remote NSW town by the Defence Force are searching for a gunman who killed three people in what is now being treated as a domestic violence murder.
A man, 32, and a woman, 25, were found dead in a vehicle in Bokhara Street, Lake Cargelligo, 130 kilometres north of Griffith, when police responded to reports of shots about 4:20pm yesterday.
Yes it is my area.
Cymek said:
Hello
Gidday.
Met Mini Me’s teacher. I like her. She’s got a zero tolerance, no nonsense approach to bullying. Picked up Mini Me’s senior shirts (!!!). Gorgeous design.
Physio introduced a new exercise: the slosh pipe. A 1m piece of PVC pipe, sealed at both ends with water inside. I’m supposed to keep it balanced without the water sloshing inside. It’s hard even with my good arm lol. He’s happy with my progress 👍🏼
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
ABC news quiz10/10. I must have been reading the news this week.
Friday already? 8/10 missed Albo on the board OG peace, and the sunglasses bit.
I knew the sunglasses one (because, of course, I had gone looking to find out what was wrong with his eyes. I thought conjunctivitis, but it was vanity really). The Albo one I guessed correctly.
Michael V said:
Good morning everybody.Nothing much to report. Too lazy , really.
Hope everyone has a good day.
Doesn’t matter, I’ve done enough work to account for you too. You can rest now.
Divine Angel said:
Met Mini Me’s teacher. I like her. She’s got a zero tolerance, no nonsense approach to bullying. Picked up Mini Me’s senior shirts (!!!). Gorgeous design.Physio introduced a new exercise: the slosh pipe. A 1m piece of PVC pipe, sealed at both ends with water inside. I’m supposed to keep it balanced without the water sloshing inside. It’s hard even with my good arm lol. He’s happy with my progress 👍🏼
What diameter pipe? How much water?
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Met Mini Me’s teacher. I like her. She’s got a zero tolerance, no nonsense approach to bullying. Picked up Mini Me’s senior shirts (!!!). Gorgeous design.Physio introduced a new exercise: the slosh pipe. A 1m piece of PVC pipe, sealed at both ends with water inside. I’m supposed to keep it balanced without the water sloshing inside. It’s hard even with my good arm lol. He’s happy with my progress 👍🏼
What diameter pipe? How much water?
900mm. 450 litres.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Met Mini Me’s teacher. I like her. She’s got a zero tolerance, no nonsense approach to bullying. Picked up Mini Me’s senior shirts (!!!). Gorgeous design.Physio introduced a new exercise: the slosh pipe. A 1m piece of PVC pipe, sealed at both ends with water inside. I’m supposed to keep it balanced without the water sloshing inside. It’s hard even with my good arm lol. He’s happy with my progress 👍🏼
What diameter pipe? How much water?
About 5cm diameter, dunno how much water but it wasn’t much.
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Met Mini Me’s teacher. I like her. She’s got a zero tolerance, no nonsense approach to bullying. Picked up Mini Me’s senior shirts (!!!). Gorgeous design.Physio introduced a new exercise: the slosh pipe. A 1m piece of PVC pipe, sealed at both ends with water inside. I’m supposed to keep it balanced without the water sloshing inside. It’s hard even with my good arm lol. He’s happy with my progress 👍🏼
What diameter pipe? How much water?
About 5cm diameter, dunno how much water but it wasn’t much.
Had to have room to demonstrably slosh. ;)
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Met Mini Me’s teacher. I like her. She’s got a zero tolerance, no nonsense approach to bullying. Picked up Mini Me’s senior shirts (!!!). Gorgeous design.Physio introduced a new exercise: the slosh pipe. A 1m piece of PVC pipe, sealed at both ends with water inside. I’m supposed to keep it balanced without the water sloshing inside. It’s hard even with my good arm lol. He’s happy with my progress 👍🏼
What diameter pipe? How much water?
About 5cm diameter, dunno how much water but it wasn’t much.
so it’s a bong
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:What diameter pipe? How much water?
About 5cm diameter, dunno how much water but it wasn’t much.
so it’s a bong
Sealed, she said. ;)
A 40-year-old man has been charged after allegedly lighting a fire in the foyer of Gungahlin Police Station yesterday.
Police said the man entered the Gungahlin Joint Emergency Services Centre about 5pm with a jerry can and poured petrol onto the floor before throwing the jerry can into the building.
They allege he then lit the petrol on fire with a lighter and fled.
No-one was injured and the fire was extinguished within about 90 seconds by police officers and ACT Fire and Rescue.
I’ve seen bongs made from Vegemite jars but not PVC piping.
I’m defintiely no expert in that field though. Very naïve here.
roughbarked said:
A 40-year-old man has been charged after allegedly lighting a fire in the foyer of Gungahlin Police Station yesterday.Police said the man entered the Gungahlin Joint Emergency Services Centre about 5pm with a jerry can and poured petrol onto the floor before throwing the jerry can into the building.
They allege he then lit the petrol on fire with a lighter and fled.
No-one was injured and the fire was extinguished within about 90 seconds by police officers and ACT Fire and Rescue.
is this related to their pipe bombs
bongs whatever
roughbarked said:
A 40-year-old man has been charged after allegedly lighting a fire in the foyer of Gungahlin Police Station yesterday.Police said the man entered the Gungahlin Joint Emergency Services Centre about 5pm with a jerry can and poured petrol onto the floor before throwing the jerry can into the building.
They allege he then lit the petrol on fire with a lighter and fled.
No-one was injured and the fire was extinguished within about 90 seconds by police officers and ACT Fire and Rescue.
That doesn’t seem a smart thing to do.
SCIENCE said:
roughbarked said:
A 40-year-old man has been charged after allegedly lighting a fire in the foyer of Gungahlin Police Station yesterday.Police said the man entered the Gungahlin Joint Emergency Services Centre about 5pm with a jerry can and poured petrol onto the floor before throwing the jerry can into the building.
They allege he then lit the petrol on fire with a lighter and fled.
No-one was injured and the fire was extinguished within about 90 seconds by police officers and ACT Fire and Rescue.
is this related to their pipe bombs
bongs whatever
You are mental meandering.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
A 40-year-old man has been charged after allegedly lighting a fire in the foyer of Gungahlin Police Station yesterday.Police said the man entered the Gungahlin Joint Emergency Services Centre about 5pm with a jerry can and poured petrol onto the floor before throwing the jerry can into the building.
They allege he then lit the petrol on fire with a lighter and fled.
No-one was injured and the fire was extinguished within about 90 seconds by police officers and ACT Fire and Rescue.
That doesn’t seem a smart thing to do.
Nah. He got arrested for his trouble.
Divine Angel said:
I’ve seen bongs made from Vegemite jars but not PVC piping.I’m defintiely no expert in that field though. Very naïve here.
Can make poor man ones from a can
Horrible things
buffy said:
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
ABC news quiz10/10. I must have been reading the news this week.
Friday already? 8/10 missed Albo on the board OG peace, and the sunglasses bit.
I knew the sunglasses one (because, of course, I had gone looking to find out what was wrong with his eyes. I thought conjunctivitis, but it was vanity really). The Albo one I guessed correctly.
8/10.
And what the hell was David Beckham doing at a world economic summit.
Peak Warming Man said:
buffy said:
Divine Angel said:Friday already? 8/10 missed Albo on the board OG peace, and the sunglasses bit.
I knew the sunglasses one (because, of course, I had gone looking to find out what was wrong with his eyes. I thought conjunctivitis, but it was vanity really). The Albo one I guessed correctly.
8/10.
And what the hell was David Beckham doing at a world economic summit.
yeah didn’t he live in California wtf
woo hoo 10/10
captain_spalding said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Met Mini Me’s teacher. I like her. She’s got a zero tolerance, no nonsense approach to bullying. Picked up Mini Me’s senior shirts (!!!). Gorgeous design.Physio introduced a new exercise: the slosh pipe. A 1m piece of PVC pipe, sealed at both ends with water inside. I’m supposed to keep it balanced without the water sloshing inside. It’s hard even with my good arm lol. He’s happy with my progress 👍🏼
What diameter pipe? How much water?
900mm. 450 litres.
Nooooooooo!
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Met Mini Me’s teacher. I like her. She’s got a zero tolerance, no nonsense approach to bullying. Picked up Mini Me’s senior shirts (!!!). Gorgeous design.Physio introduced a new exercise: the slosh pipe. A 1m piece of PVC pipe, sealed at both ends with water inside. I’m supposed to keep it balanced without the water sloshing inside. It’s hard even with my good arm lol. He’s happy with my progress 👍🏼
What diameter pipe? How much water?
About 5cm diameter, dunno how much water but it wasn’t much.
Ta.
roughbarked said:
A 40-year-old man has been charged after allegedly lighting a fire in the foyer of Gungahlin Police Station yesterday.Police said the man entered the Gungahlin Joint Emergency Services Centre about 5pm with a jerry can and poured petrol onto the floor before throwing the jerry can into the building.
They allege he then lit the petrol on fire with a lighter and fled.
No-one was injured and the fire was extinguished within about 90 seconds by police officers and ACT Fire and Rescue.
Pharque!
That could’ve ended in tears.
kryten said:
woo hoo 10/10
Just because Buffy got 10/10……….
Divine Angel said:
I’ve seen bongs made from Vegemite jars but not PVC piping.I’m defintiely no expert in that field though. Very naïve here.
You could use google, though some prefer to Bing bongs.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-23/weekly-news-quiz-january-23/106258548
5.5 /10
Had a red hot start then crashed out
dv said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-23/weekly-news-quiz-january-23/106258548
5.5 /10Had a red hot start then crashed out
I learnt what the collective noun for jellyfish is.
Over.
Divine Angel said:
Oscar noms are out!Sinners has a record 16 nominations, but there is a new category this year for “achievement in casting”, so it’s not exactly comparable to previous years.
Here are the films up for Best Picture.
Out of these, I’ve seen Bugonia, One Battle After Another, and Sinners.
In the Animated Feature category, we have two giants: K-pop Demon Hunters, and Zootopia 2. K-pop has been massive this year, an unexpected hit, and I think it will win. But Zootopia 2 was also a bit of a surprise hit; it’s Disney’s highest grossing film ever, even overtaking the massive Frozen.
Disappointed Yorgos Lanthimos wasn’t nominated for Bugonia. Glad to see Leonardo DiCaprio nominated; he may be a shit human but he really is a fantastic actor. Also disappointed that No Other Option wasn’t nominated for Best International Feature (or any other category).
Rose Byrne and Jacob Elordi both nominated. Not sure whether there are any other Australian noms.
While Wicked got 10 nominations, Wicked: For Good got zero.
Peak Warming Man said:
dv said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-23/weekly-news-quiz-january-23/106258548
5.5 /10Had a red hot start then crashed out
I learnt what the collective noun for jellyfish is.
Over.
There’s a blooming swarm of broody names that can be stuck on a smack or shoal of fluthering jellyfish.
dv said:
Divine Angel said:
Oscar noms are out!Sinners has a record 16 nominations, but there is a new category this year for “achievement in casting”, so it’s not exactly comparable to previous years.
Here are the films up for Best Picture.
Out of these, I’ve seen Bugonia, One Battle After Another, and Sinners.
In the Animated Feature category, we have two giants: K-pop Demon Hunters, and Zootopia 2. K-pop has been massive this year, an unexpected hit, and I think it will win. But Zootopia 2 was also a bit of a surprise hit; it’s Disney’s highest grossing film ever, even overtaking the massive Frozen.
Disappointed Yorgos Lanthimos wasn’t nominated for Bugonia. Glad to see Leonardo DiCaprio nominated; he may be a shit human but he really is a fantastic actor. Also disappointed that No Other Option wasn’t nominated for Best International Feature (or any other category).
Rose Byrne and Jacob Elordi both nominated. Not sure whether there are any other Australian noms.
While Wicked got 10 nominations, Wicked: For Good got zero.
Jacob Elordi has proven to be quite the dark horse. I haven’t seen Frankenstein, I’m not usually a fan of Guillermo del Toro’s work (although I liked Pan’s Labyrinth) and I’m just not sure if I can be bothered with yet another adaptation.
Never even heard of Rose Byrne’s movie til she won a Golden Globe for it.
I’m ironing my Australian flag.
Peak Warming Man said:
I’m ironing my Australian flag.
Pffft.
Wash it then hang it in a breeze. It’ll be clean and dry and there’ll be no wrinkles.
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:
I’m ironing my Australian flag.
Pffft.
Wash it then hang it in a breeze. It’ll be clean and dry and there’ll be no wrinkles.
People down the road already have their Aussie, and boxing kangaroo flags flying high.
“Police find body of elderly man in bogged vehicle in outback Queensland”
If only he’d left his vehicle and tried to get help.
Peak Warming Man said:
I’m ironing my Australian flag.
are you going to put it up yourself?
the board of peace, sounds like something from a dystopian novel, name things opposite to their true intentions, if it was really a cover for might is right it could possibly be quite effective if the subjects didn’t think about thinking much, or were functionally not very developed that way, and i’m sure there are plenty of raw materials that way to work with, to help the good work.
the big guy selling the nonsense – the big deal – looks very tired, i’m wondering is he senses tiredness normally
if he doesn’t sense tiredness normally, then maybe he could have some rejuvenating sleep instead, someone could point him in that direction, monitor his mental states for him, save a whole lot of trouble, which is what most people do, they sit on their hands a lot, don’t do much, save a disaster.
39C today, 44C tomorrow, then 37C, then 47C, then 40C
transition said:
39C today, 44C tomorrow, then 37C, then 47C, then 40C
Yikes
This morning I caught up with one of the animals that I follow on social media – Quasi The Great. He has short spine syndrome, he is a German Shepherd.
He lives in Minneapolis with his family. This morning his human posted a piece about the ICE agents in his area. It is written in his voice.
The number of fucking idiots who are attacking the post for being “political” is mind-numbing.
Faaark. I hate people.
I was going to do something productive today, but now I feel deflated and blah. I was okay reading about his family’s experience, but the angry responses really upset me.
kii said:
This morning I caught up with one of the animals that I follow on social media – Quasi The Great. He has short spine syndrome, he is a German Shepherd.He lives in Minneapolis with his family. This morning his human posted a piece about the ICE agents in his area. It is written in his voice.
The number of fucking idiots who are attacking the post for being “political” is mind-numbing.
Faaark. I hate people.
I was going to do something productive today, but now I feel deflated and blah. I was okay reading about his family’s experience, but the angry responses really upset me.
I follow ducks on fb, Cheese & Quackers Homestead. For the past few days, she’s been posting about Dippin Dots, a duck who developed kidney failure. Several posts were along the lines of, “I know the end is near, but I can’t get an avian vet appointment”. It’s well below freezing, vets have limited hours, and specialist avian vets?
Several comments were so nasty! Just break the duck’s neck, why are you prolonging this, you’re just guessing at the diagnosis, etc. Just, nasty towards a clearly grieving family.
Not political, but geez. People are the worst.
If there’s a movie title to describe my living room right now, it’s Everything Everywhere All At Once. We’re moving stuff around so there’s three rooms worth of furniture in here.
transition said:
39C today, 44C tomorrow, then 37C, then 47C, then 40C
Try and restrain the Larry and Englishmen going outside.
Bold hairstyles by the WA Police
dv said:
Bold hairstyles by the WA Police
Heidi
Divine Angel said:
If there’s a movie title to describe my living room right now, it’s Everything Everywhere All At Once. We’re moving stuff around so there’s three rooms worth of furniture in here.
Cat exploring Mini Me’s bed next to the living room TV
🤔
Divine Angel said:
🤔
Our forecast maxes for the week ahead: 27, 25, 28, 32, 27, 25, 28
Not nice but bearable.
Divine Angel said:
🤔
No heatwave warning here…
Divine Angel said:
Divine Angel said:
If there’s a movie title to describe my living room right now, it’s Everything Everywhere All At Once. We’re moving stuff around so there’s three rooms worth of furniture in here.
Cat exploring Mini Me’s bed next to the living room TV
So why is this chaos occurring, DA?
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
Divine Angel said:
If there’s a movie title to describe my living room right now, it’s Everything Everywhere All At Once. We’re moving stuff around so there’s three rooms worth of furniture in here.
Cat exploring Mini Me’s bed next to the living room TV
So why is this chaos occurring, DA?
It’s distracting from the Epstein files.
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:Cat exploring Mini Me’s bed next to the living room TV
So why is this chaos occurring, DA?
It’s distracting from the Epstein files.
Ah. Like so much in today’s crazy world.
I saw this earlier and thought, “no way are people losing their minds over pronouns for He-Man”. So I took a deep dive (at the shallow end of the gene pool) and it turns out that yes, people are actually having a fkn whinge over pronouns.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
🤔
No heatwave warning here…
We’ve got a heatwave and a fire weather warning. I’m presently soaking the ground across the front of the house (the North side, that is the most likely direction for a fire to come from here).
We’ve nearly got the outside kitchen done. I just have to 3D print an adaptor for the end of a garden hose to go into the tap hose end.
And another adaptor to attach to the sink outlet to shrink down to a 25mm hose that’ll exit into the garden. We got the sink at a used home gear place and I knocked-up the stand for it at the local Men’s Shed.
The barby is going very well, too.
Kurtis has got a new lathe.
Boris said:
Kurtis has got a new lathe.
I’ll inform the media.
The Women’s Liberation Movement, Germaine Greer and The Female Eunuch have arrived at Nonnatus House.
“Authorities say easing conditions have helped the fight against a number of fires threatening towns across southern Western Australia.”
I think Kingy must be fairly busy.
Peak Warming Man said:
“Authorities say easing conditions have helped the fight against a number of fires threatening towns across southern Western Australia.”I think Kingy must be fairly busy.
Yeah. A brief front passed through with lots of lightning but very little rain. The bush is tinder dry at this time of year, as are the farms after the last harvest.
I wonder if Captain Spalding knew of Rear Admiral Rothesay Swan per chance.
Peak Warming Man said:
I wonder if Captain Spalding knew of Rear Admiral Rothesay Swan per chance.
I have heard the name.
Peak Warming Man said:
I wonder if Captain Spalding knew of Rear Admiral Rothesay Swan per chance.
had a holiday at rothesay. really nice.
Peak Warming Man said:
“Authorities say easing conditions have helped the fight against a number of fires threatening towns across southern Western Australia.”I think Kingy must be fairly busy.
Speaking of Kingy…will someone let me know when he arrives in the forum?
Peak Warming Man said:
I wonder if Captain Spalding knew of Rear Admiral Rothesay Swan per chance.
He died recently, aged 99, an interesting life.
Peak Warming Man said:
Peak Warming Man said:
I wonder if Captain Spalding knew of Rear Admiral Rothesay Swan per chance.
He died recently, aged 99, an interesting life.
did he? I hadn’t heard that.
I don’t know that i ever met him. Very junior people like me usually tended to meet such people by barging into them as they came around corners.
Good morning Holidayers. Presently a lovely 13 degrees at the back door and I’ve got the house wide open and the ceiling fans going to catch the coolth. We are forecast a sunny 41 degrees with an afternoon cool change. Fire weather (extreme) and heatwave warnings in place. It’s gonna be an “inside” day.
Bakery breakfast with my bushwandering friend at 8.00am and then we hide. Before that, once it is light enough, I am going to pick lemons to put on the community “Free Produce” racks at the bakery and check the fire buckets along the verandah. I’ll put some low use sprinklers on for the birds when I get back from the bakery.
Good morning everybody.
Nothing much to report.
I hope you all have a terrific day.
RUOK, MV?
Overcast, humid, windy, low chance of rain, top of 29. The dehumidifier action of the aircon will be in full swing today.
Today will involve sorting out the house. The cat is happily exploring the mountains of stuff in the living room. Jellybean didn’t want to let us out of her sight last night, even sneaking out the door when Mr Mutant and Mini Me went to get takeaway. But she calmed when she saw I was staying, and has been ok all night.
buffy said:
Good morning Holidayers. Presently a lovely 13 degrees at the back door and I’ve got the house wide open and the ceiling fans going to catch the coolth. We are forecast a sunny 41 degrees with an afternoon cool change. Fire weather (extreme) and heatwave warnings in place. It’s gonna be an “inside” day.Bakery breakfast with my bushwandering friend at 8.00am and then we hide. Before that, once it is light enough, I am going to pick lemons to put on the community “Free Produce” racks at the bakery and check the fire buckets along the verandah. I’ll put some low use sprinklers on for the birds when I get back from the bakery.
Didn’t get below 18 degrees all night. 24 now. BOM says it is only going to be a mild 39 dgrees today.
The helicopters are still looking for this man from Lake Cargelligo.
Divine Angel said:
RUOK, MV?
Yeah. Up early to prepare and pre-cook dinner. Couldn’t find the cornflour. Figured that really, most people are likely not interested in my weather and also that I really should talk about stuff after it’s completed rather than my plans. “Plans that either come to nought or half a page of scribbled lines” – thanks Pink Floyd.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
RUOK, MV?
Yeah. Up early to prepare and pre-cook dinner. Couldn’t find the cornflour. Figured that really, most people are likely not interested in my weather and also that I really should talk about stuff after it’s completed rather than my plans. “Plans that either come to nought or half a page of scribbled lines” – thanks Pink Floyd.
Thanks for asking.
:)
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
RUOK, MV?
Yeah. Up early to prepare and pre-cook dinner. Couldn’t find the cornflour. Figured that really, most people are likely not interested in my weather and also that I really should talk about stuff after it’s completed rather than my plans. “Plans that either come to nought or half a page of scribbled lines” – thanks Pink Floyd.
Too hot for plans. Three nights in a row BOM says will not get below 27˚. Plus at least three nights in a row of 23K. Looks like there’ll be some sleep deprived people aboout.
Morning punters and collectors, weather fine, track good.
Cleaning up some prunings and had to stop so I didn’t interrupt the Bandicoot from fossicking around the disturb ground.
“Coming by Temple Bar I bought “Audley’s Way to be Rich,” —— a serious pamphlett and some good things worth my minding.”
Even in Pepys day they were at it.
Boris said:
Cleaning up some prunings and had to stop so I didn’t interrupt the Bandicoot from fossicking around the disturb ground.
Has it got a name?
Peak Warming Man said:
Boris said:
Cleaning up some prunings and had to stop so I didn’t interrupt the Bandicoot from fossicking around the disturb ground.
Has it got a name?
Carl.
Boris said:
Cleaning up some prunings and had to stop so I didn’t interrupt the Bandicoot from fossicking around the disturb ground.
I don’ t have bandicoots but the bearded dragons and the birds come to any disturbance I’m making while the crested pigeons walk across my feet.
Boris said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Boris said:
Cleaning up some prunings and had to stop so I didn’t interrupt the Bandicoot from fossicking around the disturb ground.
Has it got a name?
Carl.
Roger.
Peak Warming Man said:
Boris said:
Peak Warming Man said:Has it got a name?
Carl.
Roger.
I think Carl is deaf though. doesn’t come when I call him.
Boris said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Boris said:Carl.
Roger.
I think Carl is deaf though. doesn’t come when I call him.
Deaf in one ear and can’t hear out of the other, shame.
I’m back. Various things have been done. It’s now 32 degrees at the back door and I’m inside for the rest of the day. My bushwandering friend’s aged care worker turned up this morning at her place (not rostered) to say happy birthday and she came to the bakery with us for breakfast. Then friend and care lady and I walked for a short time in the Botanic Gardens looking at the ducks on the ponds. Bird water dishes and fire buckets have been cleaned and filled. And a couple of drops of bleach in each to slow down the greenness. Some low flow sprinklers are going for the birds. All set for an afternoon hiding from the heat. We’ve just turned the aircon on now. The coolth I captured earlier was struggling to keep up.
I’m all moved into my new room. Just have to put away the three buckets of knickknacks. Will need to go to Officeworks later to get some thingies to stick paintings etc to the wall. Mini Me has moved into my old study and is trying to charge me rent for using her old bedroom.
From my new room I can see my pond, and I have a lovely jungle mural behind me. It’s also a bit bigger than my old study so I’m gonna put a plant shelf in here as well.
Divine Angel said:
I’m all moved into my new room. Just have to put away the three buckets of knickknacks. Will need to go to Officeworks later to get some thingies to stick paintings etc to the wall. Mini Me has moved into my old study and is trying to charge me rent for using her old bedroom.From my new room I can see my pond, and I have a lovely jungle mural behind me. It’s also a bit bigger than my old study so I’m gonna put a plant shelf in here as well.
Sounds good.
Divine Angel said:
I’m all moved into my new room. Just have to put away the three buckets of knickknacks. Will need to go to Officeworks later to get some thingies to stick paintings etc to the wall. Mini Me has moved into my old study and is trying to charge me rent for using her old bedroom.From my new room I can see my pond, and I have a lovely jungle mural behind me. It’s also a bit bigger than my old study so I’m gonna put a plant shelf in here as well.
Top marks.
Divine Angel said:
I’m all moved into my new room. Just have to put away the three buckets of knickknacks. Will need to go to Officeworks later to get some thingies to stick paintings etc to the wall. Mini Me has moved into my old study and is trying to charge me rent for using her old bedroom.From my new room I can see my pond, and I have a lovely jungle mural behind me. It’s also a bit bigger than my old study so I’m gonna put a plant shelf in here as well.
Did you suggest you could charge her laundry fees?
I/m trying to solve a wooden block puzzle that Skeptic Pete gave me about 20 years ago. Mini Me pulled it apart and now I can’t get it back together. Bloody kids.
Divine Angel said:
I/m trying to solve a wooden block puzzle that Skeptic Pete gave me about 20 years ago. Mini Me pulled it apart and now I can’t get it back together. Bloody kids.
I’ve got a fish. I’m not game to pull it apart…
Divine Angel said:
I/m trying to solve a wooden block puzzle that Skeptic Pete gave me about 20 years ago. Mini Me pulled it apart and now I can’t get it back together. Bloody kids.
Give it back to her. As landlord she is required to fix all faults her tenant raises.
zoodle
PRONUNCIATION:
(ZOO-duhl)
MEANING:
noun: A thin strip of a vegetable, typically zucchini, prepared like pasta.
ETYMOLOGY:
A blend of zucchini + noodle. Earliest documented use: 1991.
NOTES:
Zucchini is in the etymology, but etymology is not destiny. These days zoodle often means any vegetable noodle, even when no zucchini is involved. If that bothers you, feel free to say swoodles (sweet potato), coodles (cucumber), or broodles (broccoli). Just don’t let the terminology spiral out of control, or you might end up with an impasta on your plate.
USAGE:
“ was spiralizing zucchini for a tomato pesto zoodle dish that was out of this world!”
Jan D’Atri; Make Tomato Pesto Pasta With Zoodles or Noodles; Arizona Republic (Phoenix); Jul 13, 2019.
Boris said:
zoodlePRONUNCIATION:
(ZOO-duhl)MEANING:
noun: A thin strip of a vegetable, typically zucchini, prepared like pasta.ETYMOLOGY:
A blend of zucchini + noodle. Earliest documented use: 1991.NOTES:
Zucchini is in the etymology, but etymology is not destiny. These days zoodle often means any vegetable noodle, even when no zucchini is involved. If that bothers you, feel free to say swoodles (sweet potato), coodles (cucumber), or broodles (broccoli). Just don’t let the terminology spiral out of control, or you might end up with an impasta on your plate.USAGE:
“ was spiralizing zucchini for a tomato pesto zoodle dish that was out of this world!”
Jan D’Atri; Make Tomato Pesto Pasta With Zoodles or Noodles; Arizona Republic (Phoenix); Jul 13, 2019.
I’ve got a zucchini spaghetti maker but there’s no mention of zoodle anywhere on the box.
anyway we’re sure you’ll all be highly excited to find that those ALDI pegs are still intact
SCIENCE said:
anyway we’re sure you’ll all be highly excited to find that those ALDI pegs are still intact
Mine aren’t.
SCIENCE said:
anyway we’re sure you’ll all be highly excited to find that those ALDI pegs are still intact
Praise the Lord.
Dilemma.
Longtime friend posts the famous photo of the Transvaal twins and thinks it’s funny to make a joke about their features etc. Comparing them to an Australian politician. Not Mr Abbott.
Other people think it’s hilarious.
I don’t.
1. Do I just ignore it?
2. Do I just react with an angry 😡 emoticon?
3. Do I express my feelings about ridiculing people for their appearance?
Note: her brother has big sticking out ears.
Peak Warming Man said:
roughbarked said:
SCIENCE said:
anyway we’re sure you’ll all be highly excited to find that those ALDI pegs are still intact
Mine aren’t.
fk CHINA the bastards not buying into planned rapid obsolescence
kii said:
Dilemma.
Longtime friend posts the famous photo of the Transvaal twins and thinks it’s funny to make a joke about their features etc. Comparing them to an Australian politician. Not Mr Abbott.
Other people think it’s hilarious.
I don’t.
1. Do I just ignore it?
2. Do I just react with an angry 😡 emoticon?
3. Do I express my feelings about ridiculing people for their appearance?Note: her brother has big sticking out ears.
Just dismiss it as 爱gen¡
kii said:
Dilemma.Longtime friend posts the famous photo of the Transvaal twins and thinks it’s funny to make a joke about their features etc. Comparing them to an Australian politician. Not Mr Abbott.
Other people think it’s hilarious.
I don’t.
1. Do I just ignore it?
2. Do I just react with an angry 😡 emoticon?
3. Do I express my feelings about ridiculing people for their appearance?Note: her brother has big sticking out ears.
If she likes her brother post ‘With those ears they look like your brother!’ and see how that goes down.
Long Before Modern Debates, 4,500 Years Ago in This Civilization, Gender Ambiguity Meant Power
https://indiandefencereview.com/4500-years-ago-civilization-gender-ambiguity-power/
Witty Rejoinder said:
kii said:
Dilemma.
Longtime friend posts the famous photo of the Transvaal twins and thinks it’s funny to make a joke about their features etc. Comparing them to an Australian politician. Not Mr Abbott.
Other people think it’s hilarious.
I don’t.
1. Do I just ignore it?
2. Do I just react with an angry 😡 emoticon?
3. Do I express my feelings about ridiculing people for their appearance?Note: her brother has big sticking out ears.
If she likes her brother post ‘With those ears they look like your brother!’ and see how that goes down.
we mean where’s the problem anyway, why is it that we can make passes at people’s appearance when the appearance is favourable, but it’s unacceptable to cast judgement on unfavourable appearances
Witty Rejoinder said:
kii said:
Dilemma.Longtime friend posts the famous photo of the Transvaal twins and thinks it’s funny to make a joke about their features etc. Comparing them to an Australian politician. Not Mr Abbott.
Other people think it’s hilarious.
I don’t.
1. Do I just ignore it?
2. Do I just react with an angry 😡 emoticon?
3. Do I express my feelings about ridiculing people for their appearance?Note: her brother has big sticking out ears.
If she likes her brother post ‘With those ears they look like your brother!’ and see how that goes down.
That’s still ridiculing the Transvaal men.
Anyway she would laugh at the comparison.
kii said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
kii said:
Dilemma.Longtime friend posts the famous photo of the Transvaal twins and thinks it’s funny to make a joke about their features etc. Comparing them to an Australian politician. Not Mr Abbott.
Other people think it’s hilarious.
I don’t.
1. Do I just ignore it?
2. Do I just react with an angry 😡 emoticon?
3. Do I express my feelings about ridiculing people for their appearance?Note: her brother has big sticking out ears.
If she likes her brother post ‘With those ears they look like your brother!’ and see how that goes down.
That’s still ridiculing the Transvaal men.
Anyway she would laugh at the comparison.
I did not know about that! So I looked it up, ta for the info.
kii said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
kii said:
Dilemma.Longtime friend posts the famous photo of the Transvaal twins and thinks it’s funny to make a joke about their features etc. Comparing them to an Australian politician. Not Mr Abbott.
Other people think it’s hilarious.
I don’t.
1. Do I just ignore it?
2. Do I just react with an angry 😡 emoticon?
3. Do I express my feelings about ridiculing people for their appearance?Note: her brother has big sticking out ears.
If she likes her brother post ‘With those ears they look like your brother!’ and see how that goes down.
That’s still ridiculing the Transvaal men.
Anyway she would laugh at the comparison.
You might have to resort to voodoo.
kii said:
Dilemma.Longtime friend posts the famous photo of the Transvaal twins and thinks it’s funny to make a joke about their features etc. Comparing them to an Australian politician. Not Mr Abbott.
Other people think it’s hilarious.
I don’t.
1. Do I just ignore it?
2. Do I just react with an angry 😡 emoticon?
3. Do I express my feelings about ridiculing people for their appearance?Note: her brother has big sticking out ears.
Mr. Freers had sticky out ears
And it made him awful shy
And so they gave him medicinal compound
And now he’s learning how to fly
A post on another forum.
Unlike the writer, I am lost for words. I have no idea what it’s about as the ocean of words is overwhelming.
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Pt. 1
VA Classified Investigation Request
Reasons: Mind control, pain control, torture technology, electro-schizoaffective technology, memory control, being poisoned with a brain poisoned in September 2008 and becoming impotent and desensitized in the middle of my enlistment process without ever having raped/molested/inappropriately-touched a kid with me being a teenager or adult. I have experienced a thousand hours of periodic stomach pain at least 10 times more painful than being shot or stabbed and 16+ years of an electric feeling stinger in my head. The stinger recently mostly went away about a year ago.
My name is Ara Emanuel Tidwell DOB 07/16/1983. I never had an interest in enlisting, and my mental health history was limited to a single semi-short term depression spell and attention deficit disorder without hyperactivity. It is possible I could have had minor schizoaffective without knowing it, but I did not identify as schizo as I did not hear “voices” but I did have mild tinnitus that I assumed was from riding sport and race motorcycles when I was 16-24 years old. It is also important to note, even though my memorization skills were not the best, I never had “fake or inaccurate” memories, or otherwise felt my memory had been erased. I did not know mind-control was real nor would I had easily believed that it was. I started riding sportbikes when I was 16 years old and started racing them at 17 years old in the CMRA (Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association) and track days. One day on April 7th 2008 I went on a ride with Veteran friend Dean Christoper Moorhead and a non-veteran named James Darwin (I am not sure about the last name of James being correct). The order of riders on a real road that is actually called “Nameless Rd”, was myself, James, and Dean following behind us. The posted speed limit on Nameless Rd is 45mph. I reiterate, that Nameless Rd is a real road actually called “Nameless Rd”. We were speeding down the mostly twisty road at up to 150mph with Dean holding back, as he normally did. At some point we unknowingly blew through a speed trap at allegedly 104mph (I say this because I think the cop lied that we were going so slow) and I swear, I either didn’t see the two Travis County Sheriff cars doing the speed trap, or for the first time ever that I noticed, a mind control technology within 2 to 3 seconds erased my memory of seeing the police and I kept on going for another mile, until we slowed down to wait for Dean and turn onto another road. Now, if we hadn’t slowed down, and were running from the police, we could had easily gotten away, but I had no clue there were any police behind us. Myself and James got pulled over at the intersection with Dean trailing behind the police, he turned around and went the other way. The Travis County Sheriff Deputy that handled myself was Sr. Deputy Chuck Taylor. Chuck turned out to be a pretty nice guy. He informed me that he clocked me at 104mph. He already knew who I was before he pulled me over, made a reference to me flying radio control airplanes at ARCA (Austin Radio Control Association) and suggested that I trade in a motorcycle license for an ENLISTMENT to fly a military helicopter or jet. I surely informed him I was not interested in enlisting, but I would hear him out. He wrote me my ticket and James left the group, I regrouped with Dean Moorhead and we went along our planned ride, even swapping out motorcycles with his brand new 2008 CBR1000RR. I was riding a 2007 Yamaha YZF R6. We went to our scenic breakpoint near the Ft. Hood area and took a 20 minute or so break talking, and I remember little as fact. I do remember bragging for Chuck Taylor saying he was like the coolest cop that ever pulled me over and that he already knew who I was and that I flew RC airplanes. This isn’t where things get sketchy but little did I know I was soon to take the most bizarre turning point of my life. A day or two later, I go into a recruiter’s office and ask the recruiter to stop having people try to get me to enlist, like traffic cops and possibly Dean Moorhead. Dean told me years earlier that recruiters would get a small bonus for any signature they get, even if it wasn’t an actual enlistment, so when the guy asked me if I would sign something, I did, and I probably didn’t even read it. I was really bad in my past about signing stuff without reading or signing then reading later. I had no interest in enlisting, but I thought the guy might get some kind of $20 or $50 bonus for me signing the paper. Fast forward several days, I go to the ARCA flying field that April and there is a Sean Reitmeyer there, a RC pilot that I had not seen in a couple years. We talked for about an hour, and halfway through it I got stung by a bee, probably a “killer bee” as it actually stung my hand. Several minutes after I get stung, I start having “new memories” of things I didn’t remember from the Chuck Taylor traffic stop. Now it is important to note my dad was a criminal pot-grower in Central Texas then, and I benefited from his marijuana money. I did have a semi-light drug experimental history that ironically didn’t include very much marijuana use. I started having memories of Chuck Taylor not just saying a “bee would sting me and that it would release a chemical that would un-repress erased memory”, but a bunch of stuff about telepathy and even my dads pot farm in another country. This went on to him supposedly saying that there is a plan to make me an astronaut and it might not work, but it could, and it all starts with me enlisting in a plea deal to dismiss the traffic ticket. This plea deal never happened, even tough I expected the pre-trail conference to have “classified information” to be given to me about my ordeal. Apparently, the prosecutor raced motorcycles and gave me a deferred, but nothing classified happened. Now all this freaked my dad out, so he temporarily shut down his pot farm, which was in Burnet County, two counties away from Travis County. This left me financially stranded from July forward. I quit my job to take a break a year earlier, which was a Gold Technical Support Representative at Dell Corporation, now Dell Technologies. It was a good job and I really liked it, but I had some bad roommates and bad friends that derailed me and I decided to take a break. In mid-April 2008 I was repeatedly bombarded with supposedly unrepressed memories, mostly from the Chuck Taylor stop on April 7th 2008 and the Dean Moorhead conversation during our break later that ride. It said stuff of Chuck Taylor saying “You are the centerpiece of a five, 3-letter agency investigation. This all played out in a riddle that talked about a matrix technology, models, future prediction, aliens that were multi-verse matrix aliens and 9/11/2001 supposedly being an inside job. He eventually went on to say I would get a little confused and go to the DEA, where in their spare time they do matrix technology. He also said that I had been at a pink condo off 5th St with and been subjected to sodium pentothal and was told about mind c0ontrol technology. Strangely enough, I never remembered being at any condo off 5th St in Austin, TX, pink or not, and I didn’t remember hanging with college aged drinkers at the condo after leaving the Canvas bar one night. He supposedly also said that the Canvas bar was owned by Homeland Security, with JD Dunn, the owner I knew personally, also as my ecstasy dealer (I was on the customer side), worked for the CIA. The Canvas bar was at the base of the Frost Ban Tower in Austin, TX at 105 E 5th St in the Phillips Building. He also supposedly said something about “20-blanks” being a CIA term, and that there was a secret CIA office in the downtown Hilton hotel. Now I hadn’t yet started looking for the secret CIA office, my semi-friend JD Dunn, who was good friends with a good friend of mine, did not tell me ANYTHING. I within a couple days found this pink condo in the front, white in the back, with a RV with Washington plates and a car with Ohio plates, just as Chuck Taylor was supposed to had said. I knock on the door and a William “Billy” Bridger answers. I do not recognize him but I ask if I was at his condo unit a month before and he said I was there for a couple hours, ha d a beer (which is odd as I don’t drink beer, however did drink liquor), and then went home. I then start having all kinds of memories with a better build of “Billy”, a little taller, smoother, and a little more police/secret service looking. I tell him very little about my ordeal and leave and I start having all these supposed memories of the event that supposedly happened a few weeks earlier. Billy identified as both an APD homicide detective and then said he was actually Secret Service and showed me a department of Homeland Security ID. He also said the person that normally lives there looks kind of like him and what his name was, but I called this guy Billy too. The jist of it is,, they offered me a beer and I decided to drink it just to be cool even though I didn’t like beer, and after sipping on it for a couple hours we talked about aliens, UFO’s, mind control and how there was a terrorist who supposedly knew who I was and wanted to talk to me, and I might be able to help catch him. I was clueless and he said it had something to do with 9/11. After almost 2 hours, I finished my beer, everyone exited the building, locked up and I went on my way, after being assured he was not a DUI/traffic cop, but I took an alternate rout home anyway. I made it home approximately 4am. This was all to had happened in March 2008, about two and a half weeks prior to m April 8th Chuck Taylor traffic stop.
At some point in late April or early May 2008 I was telepathically asked if I was willing to accept the death penalty for leaking information about “telepaths”. I think I telepathically said sure, but as I was being constantly telepathed it was hard to keep any of this riddle and maze secret from my friends or family, or people I was looking for clues from. Dean started blocking my calls when I tried to get help and I almost never talked to him since, with him always hanging up if I could get him on the phone. JD Dunn wasn’t of much use either, but our mutual friend said it might be true he works for the CIA, the mutual friend was named Shawn Subt. I also started investigating at the DEA where I met the Will that Chuck Taylor talked about, and the recruiter’s office where they said “this is not what we do, but if you want to sign this to consider enlisting, sign here and we might help you enlist”. I did sign there. Now Dean Moorhead once told me if you sign too much at a recruiter’s office you will be FORCED to enlist no matter what, but I knew my physical fitness would DQ me so I didn’t think I had anything to worry about. I didn’t understand the human mind could be reprogrammed, which it never got, but I didn’t have the mental aptitude for enlisting either, something the recruiters didn’t care about probably because they knew I could be programmed. In June I sell my motorcycle for money since my dad was out of business and in July I go to my friends Michael Sanchez’s house near Buda, TX, who I used to race motorcycles with. I quit taking my Adderall thinking if this doesn’t pan out, I can get off my ADD medication and go get a flight medical the next year and resume getting my pilots license, like I almost got before I started taking Adderall. I help my racing friend Michael Sanchez deliver hay for a few weeks. At some point the recruiter said I did in fact sign an enlistment commitment to the point I would have to enlist without any way out. So I said I don’t want to enlist and I want out, and sure enough he said that isn’t possible. I said, “Well I am a pedophile that molests children” and he said “no you are not” and I said “whatever I’m gone throw away my file” then I go straight to Michael Sanchez’s 11 year old nephew and tell him to tell the Army I molested him, he said he thought that was a bad idea and I said I thought it was a good idea. This is the last time we ever discussed the matter and I never found out if he did what I asked, and made a false statement to the Army about me molesting him, but the Army quit calling my phone and I went on trying to sort my telepath problems out with the DEA and FBI, which was very unsuccessful. As I leaked more and more information to my friend circle, I kept on getting a more intense electrical buzzing sting inside my head that was a “telepathic buzzer” that said stuff like “masons, telepath terrorists and aliens were responsible for 9/11” and leaking information to friends could kill me with a torture caused forced suicide that would be considered a “classified execution”. More and more of this came about, and as I got evicted from my house I moved in with Michael Sanchez in exchange for me delivering hay for him. In early August I noticed I started to suddenly go impotent and sexually desensitized. Unrelated, but related to my mind control, in late August 2008 I called my mother in Eufaula, OK to come down to my house in late August and early September 2008 to come to my house just before I get evicted. Texas has a 30-day hold on evictions. I told her a lot of stuff, and about 7 days into September 2008 I get poisoned with what I believe was sulfuric hydrochloric acid (I found a bottle of it under my kitchen sink, otherwise I wouldn’t have a clue). When I say I got poisoned, I believe it was diluted into my orange juice or Sonic Pink lemonade, and nothing caused pain, besides some very mild burning in my arms, but it felt like my brain was in a cold boil and I was in cold sweats for about a week. I felt like 99% of my brain cells had died from “searing or frying” and I had not recently used any illegal drugs. I NEVER recovered, even too this day. I now require Adderall MANDATORY and Alzheimer’s medication. I am extremely sensitive to antipsychotics in a negative way and I suspect that the poison damage caused non=progressive multiple-sclerosis, MS. During this ordeal, the electric stinging pain went up in my head and it said it was an alien implant diode that was being turned up so it would “pop” and my head would go silent. It then gave all these fictitious grandiose type enlistment scenarios where I would become an astronaut or fighter pilot. It said the military has a classified way to fix my body but I had to get a security clearance, that I was disqualified for, and would not live if I didn’t enlist. So I enlisted as a 15T helicopter mechanic. I was unmedicated on Adderall or Alzheimer’s medication and suffering massive dementia. On October 15th 2008 I enlisted. I went to Ft. Sill and kept trying to get a security clearance or find people with a top secret clearance already, which was very hard to find someone who would admit to having a top-secret clearance, but I eventually found Captain Joel Matthew Borkert. WE had several interviews where I was very confused and tried to explain some of this, and he did not tell me much besides it sounded like schizophrenia and I do recall he tried to tell me something about the Black Panters, the 1980’s radical group, poisoning people and I needed to know this. Even though my mother was white, she was associated with the black panthers before I was born. She now denies this but my dad said it was true. I think my mother poisoned me because she didn’t want me enlisting, or she knew something classified that getting a new body was possible and she wanted to poison me so I would be sure to get a new body. However, me and my mother have never gotten along and have always been at odds with each other. Especially as a kid. At one point, someone in front of Joel Borkert said we need to get you a new body, and I said “is that an after-life technology” and he said “something like that” and I said “I think I will pass, still out of paranoia I would be executed. A month goes by and I am discharged from the Army. I get out and shortly after my dad resumed growing pot and he gave me his truck and $500/week to live off of. I stay in extended stay hotels and move around for several months. Drive across the country chasing what I dubbed “my chip” to find the supposed CIA that could supposedly help fix it. Almost all of my friends shunned me. I eventually wound up at my moms and moms’ boyfriends house in May and June of 2009, near Eufaula Oklahoma. At some point Gregg Hunt tried to start a fight with me at a Walmart, but I refused to fight. A couple weeks later on the evening of June 26th 2009, my mother is baby sitting a 10-year old boy while the mom and my moms boyfriend are coworkers as a paramedic EMS crew, and my mom brings me to the woman’s house, but I stay in the car as I do not know the woman well and don’t want to trespass, though my mother said it was fine to come inside and insisted I did. I didn’t, About 45 minutes later, they get off work and my mother’s boyfriend comes to me while I am resting in the front passenger side of my mother’s minivan. He starts harassing me for not having a job and I ignore him, but he becomes physically violent. He starts beating me, not too hard, but excessively, yelling and I don’t have a phone with a local address. This was in 2009 GPS auto-detect on 911 calls with prepaid phones didn’t work right. I kept getting Traivs County 911 call center in Texas when I called 911, and Gregg Hunt realized this and got worse. My mother mostly ignored this, but she actually even threw in one strike, and I hadn’t even defended myself. I knew that with the 10-year-old kid as my witness I was safe to defend myself without legal repercussions and I was WRONG IN THE END. I slipped off my shoe and kicked him back once, and he recharged at me and I kicked him again even harder from the inside of the minivan to the outside of he minivan. He calls the police and lies completely to them, saying he just walked up to me and I violently attacked him without any provocation from him. The police get there, all the adults follow his story, and the kid tries to correct the police and Gregg Hunt said I gave the kid ALCOHOL and that the kid is lying out of loyalty for that reason, which is completely made up. I have never in my life given a kid alcohol. I did 6 months in jail and when I got out my mother put me on Social Security Disability.
To make a very long story short, I kept on getting “chip[ped” harder and harder and it was constantly brainwashing me with all these I got these different girls pregnant that I didn’t remember having sex with, and aliens are chipping me so I can get a $100,000,000 settlement from Bill Gates or Michael Dell so I can be a dad of an illegitimate child. Except the sex with these people never happened and I didn’t have a baby with Michael Dell’s daughter, Hannah Glaser or Jenna Bush, all of which I have never had sex with. I went through cybernetic sandblasters in my head and in 2012 I started getting periodic stomach pains that were EXTRMELY INTENSE, probably 10 times worse than getting shot or stabbed in the stomach, with them usually lasting 3 hours at a time, like as if on a timer. I wound up doing a combined 6 months in jail for harassment trying to get help with this technology and the charges have since been pardoned. In November 2013 I was being stung pretty bad and still not on Adderall or Alzheimer’s medication, my chip told me to email all my enemies my email passwords to try to get them hacking charges, one of the recipients did include Gregg Hunt. Shortly after I was arrested by the DEA in Pittsburg County Oklahoma for sending slews of death threats blackmailing the DEA administrator and President Obama to do things like “legalize all drugs or be assassinated”. I never sent ANY OF THESE EMAILS, but I had been sending harassing emails to them out of anger of them not fixing my chip that I thought was going to kill me, suggesting if they died I would file murder charges on them from the afterlife, and calling the DEA administrator a bitch, for nothing to do with drugs and stated I had admiration for her job and position. I got a blackmail charge and violating an Oklahoma Statute Via Computer charge. I did 2 years in jail with an excessive $75,000 bond while I was on disability. I got out with a deferred sentence plea deal, which in Oklahoma is not a conviction and I successfully finished my probation in November 2020. While I was in jail I went through many lengthy stretches of non-stop extreme stomach pain, just one lasting over 240 hours in a row without me getting a second of sleep over the stretch and being in pain more than 10 times worse than getting shot or stabbed, without any breaks. Overall, I have gone through about 1,000 hours of this and the pains just quit about a year ago, shortly before the stinger in my head calmed down to be just a zapping or buzzer, but still telepathic. At the end of 2019 I called Barry Sholem at MSD Capital (Michael Saul Dell Capital) to ask how much Michael Dell was worth and was asked to call back an hour later, at which I did and I got a response of $722 billion dollars. I then left a few voicemails asking for $10 billion dollars of that money. I never got a response.
So to make a long story short here is the grandiose timeline.
2008-2016 aliens
2017-2019 Muslims retaliating for enlisting
2020-current Dell is doing this
2021-present I stopped getting the fake/unrepressed memories
Still present: Cybernetic scrambler (aka telepathic electrical buzzer), mind control to throw PTSD fits when I get reminded of memories of how bad a lot of this was.
Now I have witnessed teleporting numerous times, including my former teleporting cat, and I know this is very real. I have seen “matrix lights” in the sky most people would call UFO’s and I understand God to be an acronym for Government of Digital, which presumably owns the computer space the Earth is inside. I identify as non-religious.
For the past couple of years the Grandiose has said that I am a biological child of Michael And Susan Dell in 1986 before they got married, while Michael was married to his ex-wife Marcy Dell, who would had gotten significantly more money int heir divorce if I existed and that there was a coverup which included a DNA body swap from a baby body to a toddler body at the end of 1986 and given to drug dealer parents that had legitimate high up parents themselves, with my dad’s dad being an aerospace engineer who worked for NASA in the 1960’s and my mothers dad who was a Georgia State Senator in the 1960’s who supposedly knew George Bush and Newt Gingrich. Supposedly, telepathically speaking, my Dell settlement is to be $1 trillion dollars, which sounds reasonable and rational considering what I have been through. I know they have the money.
Please do a full military-grade classified investigation into this. I fully consent too and request mind reads of myself. I highly suggest my mother be mind read after my mind is read to see if she poisoned me and what with and why.
Ara Emanuel Tidwell
Witty Rejoinder said:
kii said:
Witty Rejoinder said:If she likes her brother post ‘With those ears they look like your brother!’ and see how that goes down.
That’s still ridiculing the Transvaal men.
Anyway she would laugh at the comparison.
You might have to resort to voodoo.
I might just ignore it.
Many years ago I stirred some shit up when a former friend and her friends were making jokes about a homeless woman’s “hair style”. Former friend was involved in a few community-based groups with me. Advocating for social justice etc.
Witty Rejoinder said:
kii said:
Witty Rejoinder said:If she likes her brother post ‘With those ears they look like your brother!’ and see how that goes down.
That’s still ridiculing the Transvaal men.
Anyway she would laugh at the comparison.
You might have to resort to voodoo.
I’ll just channel my mother again….“Ignore it. Never stoop to their level.”
We haven’t hit 40 degrees yet. It’s sitting on 39 at the moment. I might just go back to reading/sleeping. Mostly dozing. It’s 22 in the kitchen where the aircon vents, probably about 24/25 in the rest of the house.
VicEmergency says the Otways has flared up again.
Emergency Warning – Bushfire – Take Shelter Now
Location – Charleys Creek, Gellibrand, Beech Forest, Carlisle River, Ferguson, Wyelangta
buffy said:
We haven’t hit 40 degrees yet. It’s sitting on 39 at the moment. I might just go back to reading/sleeping. Mostly dozing. It’s 22 in the kitchen where the aircon vents, probably about 24/25 in the rest of the house.
Just 27 here.
I suppose your heat will make its way up here before long though.
buffy said:
We haven’t hit 40 degrees yet. It’s sitting on 39 at the moment. I might just go back to reading/sleeping. Mostly dozing. It’s 22 in the kitchen where the aircon vents, probably about 24/25 in the rest of the house.
Aircon is the work of the devil, do you realise what damage you’re doing to the planet?
Heat is natural, what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger, it’s like eating dirt as a child.
Over.
Peak Warming Man said:
buffy said:
We haven’t hit 40 degrees yet. It’s sitting on 39 at the moment. I might just go back to reading/sleeping. Mostly dozing. It’s 22 in the kitchen where the aircon vents, probably about 24/25 in the rest of the house.
Aircon is the work of the devil, do you realise what damage you’re doing to the planet?
Heat is natural, what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger, it’s like eating dirt as a child.
Over.
we used to lick the lead paint off the walls. people said we were mad.
buffy said:
VicEmergency says the Otways has flared up again.Emergency Warning – Bushfire – Take Shelter Now
Location – Charleys Creek, Gellibrand, Beech Forest, Carlisle River, Ferguson, Wyelangta
:(
I’m not going to bother quoting Spiny’s wall of text but that was interesting reading.
Boris said:
Peak Warming Man said:
buffy said:
We haven’t hit 40 degrees yet. It’s sitting on 39 at the moment. I might just go back to reading/sleeping. Mostly dozing. It’s 22 in the kitchen where the aircon vents, probably about 24/25 in the rest of the house.
Aircon is the work of the devil, do you realise what damage you’re doing to the planet?
Heat is natural, what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger, it’s like eating dirt as a child.
Over.
we used to lick the lead paint off the walls. people said we were mad.
Quite likely true.
Divine Angel said:
I’m not going to bother quoting Spiny’s wall of text but that was interesting reading.
Sorry, I just couldn’t be arsed, so I didn’t.
Divine Angel said:
I’m not going to bother quoting Spiny’s wall of text but that was interesting reading.
Got a very brief summary?
party_pants said:
Divine Angel said:
I’m not going to bother quoting Spiny’s wall of text but that was interesting reading.
Sorry, I just couldn’t be arsed, so I didn’t.
Same here.
You know you could just C&P into ChatGPT for a summary, right?
Anyhoo, dude was stopped by a cop whilst riding his motorbike, and suffered a bee sting. After the bee sting, he began experiencing repressed memories and telepathic communications, with delusions of mind control by govt agencies, and aliens. This was attributed to a microchip being implanted via the bee sting. Despite never being interested in enlisting, he did, and was discharged a month later.
He believes he was poisoned in 2008 (allegedly by his mother), causing permanent brain damage and the need for lifelong meds, severe long-term pain, cognitive impairment, sexual dysfunction, and ongoing “telepathic buzzing.” He later had multiple legal cases, including a domestic assault incident in 2009 (6 months jail) and email-related charges against government officials (about 2 years jail, probation completed in 2020). He is now on Social Security Disability.
The themes of the “telepathic messages” changed over time (aliens, Muslims, then Michael Dell), that false-memory episodes have stopped, but that mind-control symptoms remain. He believes reality is a simulation, that he is secretly related to Michael Dell (requesting a future trillion dollar payout), and requests a classified investigation including mind-reading of himself and his mother. The telepathic stuff ended about 5 years ago.
I think my favourite part is this:
“Now I have witnessed teleporting numerous times, including my former teleporting cat, and I know this is very real. I have seen “matrix lights” in the sky most people would call UFO’s and I understand God to be an acronym for Government of Digital, which presumably owns the computer space the Earth is inside.”
Divine Angel said:
You know you could just C&P into ChatGPT for a summary, right?Anyhoo, dude was stopped by a cop whilst riding his motorbike, and suffered a bee sting. After the bee sting, he began experiencing repressed memories and telepathic communications, with delusions of mind control by govt agencies, and aliens. This was attributed to a microchip being implanted via the bee sting. Despite never being interested in enlisting, he did, and was discharged a month later.
He believes he was poisoned in 2008 (allegedly by his mother), causing permanent brain damage and the need for lifelong meds, severe long-term pain, cognitive impairment, sexual dysfunction, and ongoing “telepathic buzzing.” He later had multiple legal cases, including a domestic assault incident in 2009 (6 months jail) and email-related charges against government officials (about 2 years jail, probation completed in 2020). He is now on Social Security Disability.
The themes of the “telepathic messages” changed over time (aliens, Muslims, then Michael Dell), that false-memory episodes have stopped, but that mind-control symptoms remain. He believes reality is a simulation, that he is secretly related to Michael Dell (requesting a future trillion dollar payout), and requests a classified investigation including mind-reading of himself and his mother. The telepathic stuff ended about 5 years ago.
lights pipe
One curious omission from the Oscar noms is Nuremberg. It also received no nominations from the Golden Globes.
I say curious because there was early speculation that Big Russ might be well in line for an Academy Award.
For me perhaps the most surprising blank since Tombstone.
Divine Angel said:
I think my favourite part is this:“Now I have witnessed teleporting numerous times, including my former teleporting cat, and I know this is very real. I have seen “matrix lights” in the sky most people would call UFO’s and I understand God to be an acronym for Government of Digital, which presumably owns the computer space the Earth is inside.”
Poor bloke’s got some mental health issues, it seems.
mob rainbow bee-eaters over the dam and road reserve, also coming over here, thirsty, usually get all moisture need from what eat, but perhaps need straight water when extreme, if available.
Divine Angel said:
You know you could just C&P into ChatGPT for a summary, right?Anyhoo, dude was stopped by a cop whilst riding his motorbike, and suffered a bee sting. After the bee sting, he began experiencing repressed memories and telepathic communications, with delusions of mind control by govt agencies, and aliens. This was attributed to a microchip being implanted via the bee sting. Despite never being interested in enlisting, he did, and was discharged a month later.
He believes he was poisoned in 2008 (allegedly by his mother), causing permanent brain damage and the need for lifelong meds, severe long-term pain, cognitive impairment, sexual dysfunction, and ongoing “telepathic buzzing.” He later had multiple legal cases, including a domestic assault incident in 2009 (6 months jail) and email-related charges against government officials (about 2 years jail, probation completed in 2020). He is now on Social Security Disability.
The themes of the “telepathic messages” changed over time (aliens, Muslims, then Michael Dell), that false-memory episodes have stopped, but that mind-control symptoms remain. He believes reality is a simulation, that he is secretly related to Michael Dell (requesting a future trillion dollar payout), and requests a classified investigation including mind-reading of himself and his mother. The telepathic stuff ended about 5 years ago.
Damn. Last time I was stung by a bee I finished up in hospital, but didn’t get the mind control chip. Who do I complain to?
dv said:
One curious omission from the Oscar noms is Nuremberg. It also received no nominations from the Golden Globes.I say curious because there was early speculation that Big Russ might be well in line for an Academy Award.
For me perhaps the most surprising blank since Tombstone.
This year’s noms are the hardest in a while. There’s a lot of talent there however I’m surprised F1 got a few. Since expanding Best Picture to 10 films, they always include the top grossing film; Apple must have spent a bit on marketing F1 making Brad Pitt up for another producing Oscar.
The Ugly Stepsister was nominated for a few things, so I downloaded it. It’s a Norwegian-language film, but the copy I ended up with only had Italian subtitles so I’m on the lookout for English subs.
btm said:
Divine Angel said:
You know you could just C&P into ChatGPT for a summary, right?Anyhoo, dude was stopped by a cop whilst riding his motorbike, and suffered a bee sting. After the bee sting, he began experiencing repressed memories and telepathic communications, with delusions of mind control by govt agencies, and aliens. This was attributed to a microchip being implanted via the bee sting. Despite never being interested in enlisting, he did, and was discharged a month later.
He believes he was poisoned in 2008 (allegedly by his mother), causing permanent brain damage and the need for lifelong meds, severe long-term pain, cognitive impairment, sexual dysfunction, and ongoing “telepathic buzzing.” He later had multiple legal cases, including a domestic assault incident in 2009 (6 months jail) and email-related charges against government officials (about 2 years jail, probation completed in 2020). He is now on Social Security Disability.
The themes of the “telepathic messages” changed over time (aliens, Muslims, then Michael Dell), that false-memory episodes have stopped, but that mind-control symptoms remain. He believes reality is a simulation, that he is secretly related to Michael Dell (requesting a future trillion dollar payout), and requests a classified investigation including mind-reading of himself and his mother. The telepathic stuff ended about 5 years ago.
Damn. Last time I was stung by a bee I finished up in hospital, but didn’t get the mind control chip. Who do I complain to?
I think you need to be in the presence of someone official, like a cop or Governor-General or something. You know, someone who has authority to implant a chip via bee.
Divine Angel said:
You know you could just C&P into ChatGPT for a summary, right?Anyhoo, dude was stopped by a cop whilst riding his motorbike, and suffered a bee sting. After the bee sting, he began experiencing repressed memories and telepathic communications, with delusions of mind control by govt agencies, and aliens. This was attributed to a microchip being implanted via the bee sting. Despite never being interested in enlisting, he did, and was discharged a month later.
He believes he was poisoned in 2008 (allegedly by his mother), causing permanent brain damage and the need for lifelong meds, severe long-term pain, cognitive impairment, sexual dysfunction, and ongoing “telepathic buzzing.” He later had multiple legal cases, including a domestic assault incident in 2009 (6 months jail) and email-related charges against government officials (about 2 years jail, probation completed in 2020). He is now on Social Security Disability.
The themes of the “telepathic messages” changed over time (aliens, Muslims, then Michael Dell), that false-memory episodes have stopped, but that mind-control symptoms remain. He believes reality is a simulation, that he is secretly related to Michael Dell (requesting a future trillion dollar payout), and requests a classified investigation including mind-reading of himself and his mother. The telepathic stuff ended about 5 years ago.
Thanks for the effort.
Sorry, but he sounds like a complete nutter to me.
transition said:
mob rainbow bee-eaters over the dam and road reserve, also coming over here, thirsty, usually get all moisture need from what eat, but perhaps need straight water when extreme, if available.
Probably not that much juice in a bee.
transition said:
mob rainbow bee-eaters over the dam and road reserve, also coming over here, thirsty, usually get all moisture need from what eat, but perhaps need straight water when extreme, if available.
Pretty birds.
btm said:
Divine Angel said:
You know you could just C&P into ChatGPT for a summary, right?Anyhoo, dude was stopped by a cop whilst riding his motorbike, and suffered a bee sting. After the bee sting, he began experiencing repressed memories and telepathic communications, with delusions of mind control by govt agencies, and aliens. This was attributed to a microchip being implanted via the bee sting. Despite never being interested in enlisting, he did, and was discharged a month later.
He believes he was poisoned in 2008 (allegedly by his mother), causing permanent brain damage and the need for lifelong meds, severe long-term pain, cognitive impairment, sexual dysfunction, and ongoing “telepathic buzzing.” He later had multiple legal cases, including a domestic assault incident in 2009 (6 months jail) and email-related charges against government officials (about 2 years jail, probation completed in 2020). He is now on Social Security Disability.
The themes of the “telepathic messages” changed over time (aliens, Muslims, then Michael Dell), that false-memory episodes have stopped, but that mind-control symptoms remain. He believes reality is a simulation, that he is secretly related to Michael Dell (requesting a future trillion dollar payout), and requests a classified investigation including mind-reading of himself and his mother. The telepathic stuff ended about 5 years ago.
Damn. Last time I was stung by a bee I finished up in hospital, but didn’t get the mind control chip. Who do I complain to?
Ha!
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
I think my favourite part is this:“Now I have witnessed teleporting numerous times, including my former teleporting cat, and I know this is very real. I have seen “matrix lights” in the sky most people would call UFO’s and I understand God to be an acronym for Government of Digital, which presumably owns the computer space the Earth is inside.”
Poor bloke’s got some mental health issues, it seems.
Which he didn’t have before the bee sting, obviously.
party_pants said:
Divine Angel said:
You know you could just C&P into ChatGPT for a summary, right?Anyhoo, dude was stopped by a cop whilst riding his motorbike, and suffered a bee sting. After the bee sting, he began experiencing repressed memories and telepathic communications, with delusions of mind control by govt agencies, and aliens. This was attributed to a microchip being implanted via the bee sting. Despite never being interested in enlisting, he did, and was discharged a month later.
He believes he was poisoned in 2008 (allegedly by his mother), causing permanent brain damage and the need for lifelong meds, severe long-term pain, cognitive impairment, sexual dysfunction, and ongoing “telepathic buzzing.” He later had multiple legal cases, including a domestic assault incident in 2009 (6 months jail) and email-related charges against government officials (about 2 years jail, probation completed in 2020). He is now on Social Security Disability.
The themes of the “telepathic messages” changed over time (aliens, Muslims, then Michael Dell), that false-memory episodes have stopped, but that mind-control symptoms remain. He believes reality is a simulation, that he is secretly related to Michael Dell (requesting a future trillion dollar payout), and requests a classified investigation including mind-reading of himself and his mother. The telepathic stuff ended about 5 years ago.
Thanks for the effort.
Sorry, but he sounds like a complete nutter to me.
I also like the part where he calls the Dell company hotline to ask how much Michael Dell is worth. He’s told something like $177b and says, “I’d like $10b of that, please” and wondered why he got no response.
Divine Angel said:
I think my favourite part is this:“Now I have witnessed teleporting numerous times, including my former teleporting cat, and I know this is very real. I have seen “matrix lights” in the sky most people would call UFO’s and I understand God to be an acronym for Government of Digital, which presumably owns the computer space the Earth is inside.”
I understand “crap” to be an acronym for Conspiracy Rubbish And Paranoia.
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
I think my favourite part is this:“Now I have witnessed teleporting numerous times, including my former teleporting cat, and I know this is very real. I have seen “matrix lights” in the sky most people would call UFO’s and I understand God to be an acronym for Government of Digital, which presumably owns the computer space the Earth is inside.”
Poor bloke’s got some mental health issues, it seems.
Which he didn’t have before the bee sting, obviously.
They are pretty powerful cocktails, those bee stings.
I mean, a teleporting cat would be cool to see.
Divine Angel said:
I mean, a teleporting cat would be cool to see.
Sure. Except where it involves severe mental illness.
wait how did they know it was a bee
Divine Angel said:
I mean, a teleporting cat would be cool to see.
Bubblecar said:
transition said:
mob rainbow bee-eaters over the dam and road reserve, also coming over here, thirsty, usually get all moisture need from what eat, but perhaps need straight water when extreme, if available.
Probably not that much juice in a bee.
Hot dry weather, the only insects that seem to thrive on it are the bush flies.
Michael V said:
transition said:
mob rainbow bee-eaters over the dam and road reserve, also coming over here, thirsty, usually get all moisture need from what eat, but perhaps need straight water when extreme, if available.
Pretty birds.
One of our most beautiful.
dv said:
One curious omission from the Oscar noms is Nuremberg. It also received no nominations from the Golden Globes.I say curious because there was early speculation that Big Russ might be well in line for an Academy Award.
For me perhaps the most surprising blank since Tombstone.
He’s dead Jim.
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
I think my favourite part is this:“Now I have witnessed teleporting numerous times, including my former teleporting cat, and I know this is very real. I have seen “matrix lights” in the sky most people would call UFO’s and I understand God to be an acronym for Government of Digital, which presumably owns the computer space the Earth is inside.”
I understand “crap” to be an acronym for Conspiracy Rubbish And Paranoia.
And yet we’re debating it.
It’s a slippery slope into conspiracy theories and watching The View.
Divine Angel said:
You know you could just C&P into ChatGPT for a summary, right?Anyhoo, dude was stopped by a cop whilst riding his motorbike, and suffered a bee sting. After the bee sting, he began experiencing repressed memories and telepathic communications, with delusions of mind control by govt agencies, and aliens. This was attributed to a microchip being implanted via the bee sting. Despite never being interested in enlisting, he did, and was discharged a month later.
He believes he was poisoned in 2008 (allegedly by his mother), causing permanent brain damage and the need for lifelong meds, severe long-term pain, cognitive impairment, sexual dysfunction, and ongoing “telepathic buzzing.” He later had multiple legal cases, including a domestic assault incident in 2009 (6 months jail) and email-related charges against government officials (about 2 years jail, probation completed in 2020). He is now on Social Security Disability.
The themes of the “telepathic messages” changed over time (aliens, Muslims, then Michael Dell), that false-memory episodes have stopped, but that mind-control symptoms remain. He believes reality is a simulation, that he is secretly related to Michael Dell (requesting a future trillion dollar payout), and requests a classified investigation including mind-reading of himself and his mother. The telepathic stuff ended about 5 years ago.
Okay then. A tortured chap indeed.
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
I think my favourite part is this:“Now I have witnessed teleporting numerous times, including my former teleporting cat, and I know this is very real. I have seen “matrix lights” in the sky most people would call UFO’s and I understand God to be an acronym for Government of Digital, which presumably owns the computer space the Earth is inside.”
Poor bloke’s got some mental health issues, it seems.
Which he didn’t have before the bee sting, obviously.
Oh, there’s a part 2 as well. I won’t post it unless anyone asks.
Spiny Norman said:
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:Poor bloke’s got some mental health issues, it seems.
Which he didn’t have before the bee sting, obviously.
Oh, there’s a part 2 as well. I won’t post it unless anyone asks.
I’ll read it
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
I mean, a teleporting cat would be cool to see.
Sure. Except where it involves severe mental illness.
Dealing with someone who is experiencing delusions and paranoia is quite distressing for others. Ask me how I know.
Divine Angel said:
Spiny Norman said:
Divine Angel said:Which he didn’t have before the bee sting, obviously.
Oh, there’s a part 2 as well. I won’t post it unless anyone asks.
I’ll read it
Will you be making what you think are funny comments about the poor bastard’s worrying mental health?
JFC – some of us have firsthand experiences with this.
kii said:
☀️ 🌈 🦄 May your day be blessed! 💫 🌴 💓
Divine Angel said:
Spiny Norman said:Oh, there’s a part 2 as well. I won’t post it unless anyone asks.
I’ll read it
Will you be making what you think are funny comments about the poor bastard’s worrying mental health?
JFC – some of us have firsthand experiences with this.
Just watched These Three (1936). Two graduate school teachers open a boarding schools for girls, and fall in love with the same man. A student makes up shit about the teachers, enough to completely ruin their lives.
Only earned one Oscar nomination, for the student Mary, played by Bonita Granville. It was her only nomination despite a career over 50+ films. Margaret Hamilton had a small role, but she stole the show in both scenes she was in.
The play on which it was based featured a lesbian plot, but of course the film, being in the Production Code era, did not have this plot point.
Now that my belly’s full, I’ll put together next week’s Coles order.
Divine Angel said:
Just watched These Three (1936). Two graduate school teachers open a boarding schools for girls, and fall in love with the same man. A student makes up shit about the teachers, enough to completely ruin their lives.Only earned one Oscar nomination, for the student Mary, played by Bonita Granville. It was her only nomination despite a career over 50+ films. Margaret Hamilton had a small role, but she stole the show in both scenes she was in.
The play on which it was based featured a lesbian plot, but of course the film, being in the Production Code era, did not have this plot point.
Sounds good, I’ll have to look it up.
Bubblecar said:
Now that my belly’s full, I’ll put together next week’s Coles order.
Wise.
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
Just watched These Three (1936). Two graduate school teachers open a boarding schools for girls, and fall in love with the same man. A student makes up shit about the teachers, enough to completely ruin their lives.Only earned one Oscar nomination, for the student Mary, played by Bonita Granville. It was her only nomination despite a career over 50+ films. Margaret Hamilton had a small role, but she stole the show in both scenes she was in.
The play on which it was based featured a lesbian plot, but of course the film, being in the Production Code era, did not have this plot point.
Sounds good, I’ll have to look it up.
But again, being The Production Code era, there’s a happy ending.
Looks like Luana is going to make it a bit wet in Derby.
Thank you to my Houston sister:
Sewing laughs – you need to sew to understand most of these. Especially the bobbin one*b0H-R
kii said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
I mean, a teleporting cat would be cool to see.
Sure. Except where it involves severe mental illness.
Dealing with someone who is experiencing delusions and paranoia is quite distressing for others. Ask me how I know.
how do you know
kii said:
Divine Angel said:
Spiny Norman said:Oh, there’s a part 2 as well. I won’t post it unless anyone asks.
I’ll read it
Will you be making what you think are funny comments about the poor bastard’s worrying mental health?
JFC – some of us have firsthand experiences with this.
agreed, we have first hand experiences dealing with psychotics, and we agree that there is humour to be found in it
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
Just watched These Three (1936). Two graduate school teachers open a boarding schools for girls, and fall in love with the same man. A student makes up shit about the teachers, enough to completely ruin their lives.Only earned one Oscar nomination, for the student Mary, played by Bonita Granville. It was her only nomination despite a career over 50+ films. Margaret Hamilton had a small role, but she stole the show in both scenes she was in.
The play on which it was based featured a lesbian plot, but of course the film, being in the Production Code era, did not have this plot point.
Sounds good, I’ll have to look it up.
Just ask 爱 to remake it.
Sad news.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-24/sydney-12yo-shark-attack-victim-nico-antic-dies-in-hospital/106249554
Divine Angel said:
kii said:☀️ 🌈 🦄 May your day be blessed! 💫 🌴 💓
Divine Angel said:I’ll read it
Will you be making what you think are funny comments about the poor bastard’s worrying mental health?
JFC – some of us have firsthand experiences with this.
Idiot.
kii said:
Divine Angel said:
kii said:
☀️ 🌈 🦄 May your day be blessed! 💫 🌴 💓Will you be making what you think are funny comments about the poor bastard’s worrying mental health?
JFC – some of us have firsthand experiences with this.
Idiot.
so making fun of people with lesser intelligence or using terms referring to them as insults is acceptable then
I tried to tidy my room, but accidentally kicked my sore toe. I managed to get the desk a bit tidier.
My laptop is dead – I need to unplug a few things to plug it in. Using power adapters for my USA stuff is annoying me.
I’m tired of living out of suitcases and in chaos with other people’s furniture, except for Lorelie (she’s mine).
Will I just vague out and watch some more Britbox? Lorelie is calling me.
This will come in handy at some stage …
SCIENCE said:
kii said:
Michael V said:Sure. Except where it involves severe mental illness.
Dealing with someone who is experiencing delusions and paranoia is quite distressing for others. Ask me how I know.
how do you know
My eldest son and my younger sister.
SCIENCE said:
kii said:
Divine Angel said:
☀️ 🌈 🦄 May your day be blessed! 💫 🌴 💓Idiot.
so making fun of people with lesser intelligence or using terms referring to them as insults is acceptable then
bad to point out hypocrisy!
AussieDJ said:
This will come in handy at some stage …
weird that they frame it in ideological and rhetorical terms when
However an accusation of bias is not always objective. What counts as ‘bias’’ frequently differs depending on the individual perspective: interview fairness, panel-selection, topic coverage, framing, language, or story selection etc.
they could have addressed the objectivity issue actually underpinning the whole concept
kii said:
SCIENCE said:
kii said:
Dealing with someone who is experiencing delusions and paranoia is quite distressing for others. Ask me how I know.
how do you know
My eldest son and my younger sister.
we’re sorry you’ve had to struggle through the relevant difficulties and we’re glad that you have found your way through these challenges
Boris said:
SCIENCE said:kii said:
Idiot.
so making fun of people with lesser intelligence or using terms referring to them as insults is acceptable then
bad to point out hypocrisy!
Fuck off.
“Operation Fish was the relocation of British money and gold ingots from the United Kingdom to Canada for safekeeping during the Second World War. It was the largest known movement of physical wealth in history.”
Kingy, I have a query from my son about heavy equipment work. Have you got an email I can contact you on?
kii said:
Kingy, I have a query from my son about heavy equipment work. Have you got an email I can contact you on?
yallearthworks
at the big pond
dot com dot au
The Ugly Stepsister.
I don’t consider myself squeamish but I am squirming. It’s quite graphic.
Divine Angel said:
The Ugly Stepsister.I don’t consider myself squeamish but I am squirming. It’s quite graphic.
reads Wikipedia entry
Sounds charming.
“Russian Court Demands $29 Million from Ukrainian Navy Officer for Sinking of Moskva Missile Cruiser “
lol
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
The Ugly Stepsister.I don’t consider myself squeamish but I am squirming. It’s quite graphic.
reads Wikipedia entry
Sounds charming.
Prince Charming.
Kingy said:
“Russian Court Demands $29 Million from Ukrainian Navy Officer for Sinking of Moskva Missile Cruiser “lol
Did he give them the Snake Island Answer?
Kingy said:
kii said:
Kingy, I have a query from my son about heavy equipment work. Have you got an email I can contact you on?
yallearthworks
at the big pond
dot com dot au
Getting an email written, just clarifying some information from son#2.
kii said:
Kingy said:
kii said:
Kingy, I have a query from my son about heavy equipment work. Have you got an email I can contact you on?
yallearthworks
at the big pond
dot com dot au
Getting an email written, just clarifying some information from son#2.
Son#2 has fallen asleep on the couch.
I’ll send email tomorrow.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
The Ugly Stepsister.
I don’t consider myself squeamish but I am squirming. It’s quite graphic.
reads Wikipedia entry
Sounds charming.
does it have depth or is it just confronting
Good morning Holidayers. Presently a lovely 13 degrees at the back door, just getting light. We are forecast 29 degrees with cloud clearing. I see the Tuesday forecast has been pushed up to 46 degrees.
I’ll do some stuff outside this morning before it warms up. I might study native geraniums this afternoon. Inside. From books and interwebs.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
The Ugly Stepsister.I don’t consider myself squeamish but I am squirming. It’s quite graphic.
reads Wikipedia entry
Sounds charming.
Very Nordic. And quite in keeping with many of the original “fairy tales”.
Good morning everyone.
Overcast, warm, humid, light breezes. Summer weather. 33° C and no rain, but mostly sunny, is the BoM forecast.
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Yesterday I got dinner prepared and pre-cooked in the morning. I reheated the components in the evening and cooked rice. Mrs V liked it. I tried to make the fish pieces crispy, but failed. They were the opposite – soft. But they tasted nice.
What I made was my take on Suan Cai Yu (酸菜鱼, Sichuan Fish with Pickled Mustard Greens). I cooked 1 cm diced potato, chillis, sichuan peppers, garlic, ginger and the pickle juice from suan cai (pickled vegetable) together with added water to keep the potato pieces covered. When the potato was done, I added thin sliced celery and the suan cai (chopped up) and brought it to the boil again. I did not use a fish stock broth, nor chicken stock as some authors do. I instead used the pickle brine as the (minimal) sauce base.
Separately, I sliced almost unfrozen basa fillets at a 45° angle into 1 cm thick pieces. They were marinated in dry sherry, pepper, light soy sauce and cornflour for an hour A lot of extra cornflour was added and the pieces marinated for a further 15 minutes. This batter-covered lot was then fried in oil in the wok. The two meal components (fish, veges) were reheated separately and served with rice, with the fish pieces on top of the pale yellow, spiced pickled vegetables.
It all worked out fine, but different to what I expected. Lovely flavour. I need to experiment more with the fish pieces to get the crispy texture I would like.
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And, I got all the washing-up done, morning, noon and night.
Have a great day.
:)
buffy said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
The Ugly Stepsister.I don’t consider myself squeamish but I am squirming. It’s quite graphic.
reads Wikipedia entry
Sounds charming.
Very Nordic. And quite in keeping with many of the original “fairy tales”.
Top of 33 today, possible storm. I don’t think we have any specific plans.
Divine Angel said:
characters are well rounded
makes sense with those tapeworms
Teachers employed by a large group of Queensland Christian schools were told to teach creationism in science classes, including that vegetarian baby dinosaurs would have been taken aboard Noah’s Ark.
Last year, the Open Brethren organisation Christian Community Ministries (CCM) hosted a Christian science conference by the US-based fundamentalist group Answers in Genesis, which once built a replica of Noah’s Ark – with model dinosaurs included.
Some Queensland science and humanities teachers working at CCM – which operates 15 schools around Australia – were told it was compulsory to attend the event.
The conference featured a presentation by the Answers in Genesis’ director of research, Australian geologist Andrew Snelling.
Those present say Snelling told them the radiometric dating techniques used by mainstream scientists to show fossils and rocks are millions of years old were flawed. He said the Himalayas were formed by the “great flood”, and that juvenile vegetarian dinosaurs had been on the ark.
Teachers say they were then encouraged to incorporate the material by Snelling into their science and humanities lessons.
Those who raised concerns with Guardian Australia made clear they did not object to faith-based schools teaching religious doctrine; their concern was that schools had a responsibility to educate children based on the curriculum.
Faith-based schools in Queensland are required to teach the approved syllabus.
Prof David Geelan, the president of the Science Teachers’ Association of Queensland, said the science curriculum explicitly introduces the theory of evolution to students from year 10.
“The students need to understand evolution as an explanation for the diversity of life and talk about the scientific evidence that supports the theory.
“A thoughtful and nuanced teacher could say: ‘In our church we believe X, but for your assessments you should demonstrate your understanding of the scientific theory as currently developed.’ But I’m not sure that always happens.”
A ‘distrust of science’
Answers in Genesis is a “young earth creationist” group which disputes significant strands of consensus science, and claims instead that scientific evidence supports the biblical creation story.
Last year Guardian Australia revealed the US-based group, now fronted by former Australian Christian Lobby head Martyn Iles, had flagged a push into Australia.
But Geelan said that in order to sustain the theory of creationism “you have to end up being sceptical about a whole heap of current scientific knowledge”.
“Answers in Genesis say scientists are lying to you … that very often then forms up with other forms of science denialism. That distrust of science is the main negative.”
Geelan said while schools are required to teach the syllabus there “isn’t really a mechanism for checking this”.
“They probably shouldn’t be teaching things that directly contradict the syllabus.
“But there aren’t school inspectors going around. There’s less of that compliance, the school has some autonomy to teach as they wish.”
The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority said in a statement the state’s science syllabuses and resources “support the teaching of scientific theories, including the theory of evolution”.
“Queensland schools develop courses of study and assessment based on the requirements in our syllabuses and other advice and guidelines.
“We have several checkpoints during the year to ensure these requirements are being met.
“Principals are ultimately responsible for the quality and content of teaching and learning in their schools.”
The chief executive of Christian Community Ministries, John Lyndon, said the organisation’s schools teach “the full requirements of the Australian curriculum”, including the theory of evolution.
“At the same time, as a Christian school, we also welcome insights from scientists and scholars who work from a biblical worldview. This enables students to engage thoughtfully and objectively in determining their own beliefs and to develop a well-rounded understanding of life.”
Lyndon said Snelling was “a highly qualified and respected geologist” and said Guardian Australia had been given “inaccurate” and “absurd” information about the presentation.
“CCM schools are highly respected by our parents and school communities, who have deliberately chosen us to educate their children, being fully aware that our schools offer a Christ-centred educational opportunity which is wholly compliant with the Australian Curriculum.”
Snelling did not respond to a request for comment.
Answers in Genesis is hosting a series of events in Australia, beginning later this month, including at Mueller College in north Brisbane, a school run by CCM.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-25/hard-quiz-weekly-trivia/105682622
25/50
dv said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-25/hard-quiz-weekly-trivia/10568262225/50
35/50
In other news, real science news, the Artemis crew have entered quarantine.
Divine Angel said:
Teachers employed by a large group of Queensland Christian schools were told to teach creationism in science classes, including that vegetarian baby dinosaurs would have been taken aboard Noah’s Ark.
Last year, the Open Brethren organisation Christian Community Ministries (CCM) hosted a Christian science conference by the US-based fundamentalist group Answers in Genesis, which once built a replica of Noah’s Ark – with model dinosaurs included.
Some Queensland science and humanities teachers working at CCM – which operates 15 schools around Australia – were told it was compulsory to attend the event.
The conference featured a presentation by the Answers in Genesis’ director of research, Australian geologist Andrew Snelling.
Those present say Snelling told them the radiometric dating techniques used by mainstream scientists to show fossils and rocks are millions of years old were flawed. He said the Himalayas were formed by the “great flood”, and that juvenile vegetarian dinosaurs had been on the ark.
Teachers say they were then encouraged to incorporate the material by Snelling into their science and humanities lessons.
Those who raised concerns with Guardian Australia made clear they did not object to faith-based schools teaching religious doctrine; their concern was that schools had a responsibility to educate children based on the curriculum.
Faith-based schools in Queensland are required to teach the approved syllabus.
Prof David Geelan, the president of the Science Teachers’ Association of Queensland, said the science curriculum explicitly introduces the theory of evolution to students from year 10.
“The students need to understand evolution as an explanation for the diversity of life and talk about the scientific evidence that supports the theory.
“A thoughtful and nuanced teacher could say: ‘In our church we believe X, but for your assessments you should demonstrate your understanding of the scientific theory as currently developed.’ But I’m not sure that always happens.”
A ‘distrust of science’
Answers in Genesis is a “young earth creationist” group which disputes significant strands of consensus science, and claims instead that scientific evidence supports the biblical creation story.Last year Guardian Australia revealed the US-based group, now fronted by former Australian Christian Lobby head Martyn Iles, had flagged a push into Australia.
But Geelan said that in order to sustain the theory of creationism “you have to end up being sceptical about a whole heap of current scientific knowledge”.
“Answers in Genesis say scientists are lying to you … that very often then forms up with other forms of science denialism. That distrust of science is the main negative.”
Geelan said while schools are required to teach the syllabus there “isn’t really a mechanism for checking this”.
“They probably shouldn’t be teaching things that directly contradict the syllabus.
“But there aren’t school inspectors going around. There’s less of that compliance, the school has some autonomy to teach as they wish.”
The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority said in a statement the state’s science syllabuses and resources “support the teaching of scientific theories, including the theory of evolution”.
“Queensland schools develop courses of study and assessment based on the requirements in our syllabuses and other advice and guidelines.
“We have several checkpoints during the year to ensure these requirements are being met.
“Principals are ultimately responsible for the quality and content of teaching and learning in their schools.”
The chief executive of Christian Community Ministries, John Lyndon, said the organisation’s schools teach “the full requirements of the Australian curriculum”, including the theory of evolution.
“At the same time, as a Christian school, we also welcome insights from scientists and scholars who work from a biblical worldview. This enables students to engage thoughtfully and objectively in determining their own beliefs and to develop a well-rounded understanding of life.”
Lyndon said Snelling was “a highly qualified and respected geologist” and said Guardian Australia had been given “inaccurate” and “absurd” information about the presentation.
“CCM schools are highly respected by our parents and school communities, who have deliberately chosen us to educate their children, being fully aware that our schools offer a Christ-centred educational opportunity which is wholly compliant with the Australian Curriculum.”
Snelling did not respond to a request for comment.
Answers in Genesis is hosting a series of events in Australia, beginning later this month, including at Mueller College in north Brisbane, a school run by CCM.
shit
Divine Angel said:
Teachers employed by a large group of Queensland Christian schools were told to teach creationism in science classes, including that vegetarian baby dinosaurs would have been taken aboard Noah’s Ark.Last year, the Open Brethren organisation Christian Community Ministries (CCM) hosted a Christian science conference by the US-based fundamentalist group Answers in Genesis, which once built a replica of Noah’s Ark – with model dinosaurs included.
Some Queensland science and humanities teachers working at CCM – which operates 15 schools around Australia – were told it was compulsory to attend the event.
The conference featured a presentation by the Answers in Genesis’ director of research, Australian geologist Andrew Snelling.
Those present say Snelling told them the radiometric dating techniques used by mainstream scientists to show fossils and rocks are millions of years old were flawed. He said the Himalayas were formed by the “great flood”, and that juvenile vegetarian dinosaurs had been on the ark.
Teachers say they were then encouraged to incorporate the material by Snelling into their science and humanities lessons.
Those who raised concerns with Guardian Australia made clear they did not object to faith-based schools teaching religious doctrine; their concern was that schools had a responsibility to educate children based on the curriculum.
Faith-based schools in Queensland are required to teach the approved syllabus.
Prof David Geelan, the president of the Science Teachers’ Association of Queensland, said the science curriculum explicitly introduces the theory of evolution to students from year 10.
“The students need to understand evolution as an explanation for the diversity of life and talk about the scientific evidence that supports the theory.
“A thoughtful and nuanced teacher could say: ‘In our church we believe X, but for your assessments you should demonstrate your understanding of the scientific theory as currently developed.’ But I’m not sure that always happens.”
A ‘distrust of science’
Answers in Genesis is a “young earth creationist” group which disputes significant strands of consensus science, and claims instead that scientific evidence supports the biblical creation story.Last year Guardian Australia revealed the US-based group, now fronted by former Australian Christian Lobby head Martyn Iles, had flagged a push into Australia.
But Geelan said that in order to sustain the theory of creationism “you have to end up being sceptical about a whole heap of current scientific knowledge”.
“Answers in Genesis say scientists are lying to you … that very often then forms up with other forms of science denialism. That distrust of science is the main negative.”
Geelan said while schools are required to teach the syllabus there “isn’t really a mechanism for checking this”.
“They probably shouldn’t be teaching things that directly contradict the syllabus.
“But there aren’t school inspectors going around. There’s less of that compliance, the school has some autonomy to teach as they wish.”
The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority said in a statement the state’s science syllabuses and resources “support the teaching of scientific theories, including the theory of evolution”.
“Queensland schools develop courses of study and assessment based on the requirements in our syllabuses and other advice and guidelines.
“We have several checkpoints during the year to ensure these requirements are being met.
“Principals are ultimately responsible for the quality and content of teaching and learning in their schools.”
The chief executive of Christian Community Ministries, John Lyndon, said the organisation’s schools teach “the full requirements of the Australian curriculum”, including the theory of evolution.
“At the same time, as a Christian school, we also welcome insights from scientists and scholars who work from a biblical worldview. This enables students to engage thoughtfully and objectively in determining their own beliefs and to develop a well-rounded understanding of life.”
Lyndon said Snelling was “a highly qualified and respected geologist” and said Guardian Australia had been given “inaccurate” and “absurd” information about the presentation.
“CCM schools are highly respected by our parents and school communities, who have deliberately chosen us to educate their children, being fully aware that our schools offer a Christ-centred educational opportunity which is wholly compliant with the Australian Curriculum.”
Snelling did not respond to a request for comment.
Answers in Genesis is hosting a series of events in Australia, beginning later this month, including at Mueller College in north Brisbane, a school run by CCM.
It’s curious that there are so many Australians involved in AiG. They seem to have had to go to the USA to get an audience. Maybe too many Australians called bullshit on them. They’ve been going a long time now.
Ah, I see. There was a schism.
“AiG began as the Creation Science Foundation in 1980, following the merger of two Australian creationist groups. Its name changed to Answers in Genesis in 1994, when Ken Ham founded its United States branch. In 2006, the branches in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa split from the US and UK to form Creation Ministries International. In 2007, AiG opened the Creation Museum, a facility that promotes young-Earth creationism, and in 2016, the organization opened the Ark Encounter, a Noah’s Ark-themed amusement park. AiG also publishes websites, magazines, journals, and a streaming service, and its employees have published books. “
REF: Wikipedia
dv said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-25/hard-quiz-weekly-trivia/10568262225/50
5/50. I guessed correctly on the prison one. I guessed all the others incorrectly.
Divine Angel said:
Teachers employed by a large group of Queensland Christian schools were told to teach creationism in science classes, including that vegetarian baby dinosaurs would have been taken aboard Noah’s Ark.Last year, the Open Brethren organisation Christian Community Ministries (CCM) hosted a Christian science conference by the US-based fundamentalist group Answers in Genesis, which once built a replica of Noah’s Ark – with model dinosaurs included.
Some Queensland science and humanities teachers working at CCM – which operates 15 schools around Australia – were told it was compulsory to attend the event.
The conference featured a presentation by the Answers in Genesis’ director of research, Australian geologist Andrew Snelling.
Those present say Snelling told them the radiometric dating techniques used by mainstream scientists to show fossils and rocks are millions of years old were flawed. He said the Himalayas were formed by the “great flood”, and that juvenile vegetarian dinosaurs had been on the ark.
Teachers say they were then encouraged to incorporate the material by Snelling into their science and humanities lessons.
Those who raised concerns with Guardian Australia made clear they did not object to faith-based schools teaching religious doctrine; their concern was that schools had a responsibility to educate children based on the curriculum.
Faith-based schools in Queensland are required to teach the approved syllabus.
Prof David Geelan, the president of the Science Teachers’ Association of Queensland, said the science curriculum explicitly introduces the theory of evolution to students from year 10.
“The students need to understand evolution as an explanation for the diversity of life and talk about the scientific evidence that supports the theory.
“A thoughtful and nuanced teacher could say: ‘In our church we believe X, but for your assessments you should demonstrate your understanding of the scientific theory as currently developed.’ But I’m not sure that always happens.”
A ‘distrust of science’
Answers in Genesis is a “young earth creationist” group which disputes significant strands of consensus science, and claims instead that scientific evidence supports the biblical creation story.Last year Guardian Australia revealed the US-based group, now fronted by former Australian Christian Lobby head Martyn Iles, had flagged a push into Australia.
But Geelan said that in order to sustain the theory of creationism “you have to end up being sceptical about a whole heap of current scientific knowledge”.
“Answers in Genesis say scientists are lying to you … that very often then forms up with other forms of science denialism. That distrust of science is the main negative.”
Geelan said while schools are required to teach the syllabus there “isn’t really a mechanism for checking this”.
“They probably shouldn’t be teaching things that directly contradict the syllabus.
“But there aren’t school inspectors going around. There’s less of that compliance, the school has some autonomy to teach as they wish.”
The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority said in a statement the state’s science syllabuses and resources “support the teaching of scientific theories, including the theory of evolution”.
“Queensland schools develop courses of study and assessment based on the requirements in our syllabuses and other advice and guidelines.
“We have several checkpoints during the year to ensure these requirements are being met.
“Principals are ultimately responsible for the quality and content of teaching and learning in their schools.”
The chief executive of Christian Community Ministries, John Lyndon, said the organisation’s schools teach “the full requirements of the Australian curriculum”, including the theory of evolution.
“At the same time, as a Christian school, we also welcome insights from scientists and scholars who work from a biblical worldview. This enables students to engage thoughtfully and objectively in determining their own beliefs and to develop a well-rounded understanding of life.”
Lyndon said Snelling was “a highly qualified and respected geologist” and said Guardian Australia had been given “inaccurate” and “absurd” information about the presentation.
“CCM schools are highly respected by our parents and school communities, who have deliberately chosen us to educate their children, being fully aware that our schools offer a Christ-centred educational opportunity which is wholly compliant with the Australian Curriculum.”
Snelling did not respond to a request for comment.
Answers in Genesis is hosting a series of events in Australia, beginning later this month, including at Mueller College in north Brisbane, a school run by CCM.
Andrew Snelling is actually highly qualified. He has a Ph.D. in radiometric dating of rocks from The University of Sydney.
He is definitely not “highly respected”.
He is a pretend scientist and an unrepentant, polished liar.
He worked out a system whereby he is feted all around the world, travels for free, is accommodated for free, eats the best for free, is shown the best sights for free, and contributes less than nothing to science. All the while he is paid extremely well. He uses his Doctorate as a ticket to feed the science-hating fundamentalist Christians his brand of scientific nonsense about rocks and rock dating. They lap up and amplify his lies.
Unfortunately there is nothing that can be done to rescind his Doctorate…
dv said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-25/hard-quiz-weekly-trivia/10568262225/50
30/50.
It was looking really bad about halfway with 25/30, but returned closer to normal in the 2nd half.
Michael V said:
Unfortunately there is nothing that can be done to rescind his Doctorate…
so it’s like an explosives magnate prize for geopolitical machinations
Michael V said:
Andrew Snelling is actually highly qualified. He has a Ph.D. in radiometric dating of rocks from The University of Sydney.
He is definitely not “highly respected”.
He is a pretend scientist and an unrepentant, polished liar.
He worked out a system whereby he is feted all around the world, travels for free, is accommodated for free, eats the best for free, is shown the best sights for free, and contributes less than nothing to science. All the while he is paid extremely well. He uses his Doctorate as a ticket to feed the science-hating fundamentalist Christians his brand of scientific nonsense about rocks and rock dating. They lap up and amplify his lies.
Unfortunately there is nothing that can be done to rescind his Doctorate…
Interesting. He has a doctorate in something he actively demonstrates against.
Mr Mutant is watching Musk speak at the Davis event, about SpaceX and multi planetary existences for the inevitable disasters on Earth.
Divine Angel said:
Mr Mutant is watching Musk speak at the Davis event, about SpaceX and multi planetary existences for the inevitable disasters on Earth.
*Davos
Silly autocorrect
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:Andrew Snelling is actually highly qualified. He has a Ph.D. in radiometric dating of rocks from The University of Sydney.
He is definitely not “highly respected”.
He is a pretend scientist and an unrepentant, polished liar.
He worked out a system whereby he is feted all around the world, travels for free, is accommodated for free, eats the best for free, is shown the best sights for free, and contributes less than nothing to science. All the while he is paid extremely well. He uses his Doctorate as a ticket to feed the science-hating fundamentalist Christians his brand of scientific nonsense about rocks and rock dating. They lap up and amplify his lies.
Unfortunately there is nothing that can be done to rescind his Doctorate…
Interesting. He has a doctorate in something he actively demonstrates against.
I really, really, very intensely dislike Snelling. Hate is probably pretty close. I hate that he lies, and uses his geology qualifications to back up his lies – to indicate that he is a person to be trusted.
Whereas he is not to be trusted at all.
Divine Angel said:
Divine Angel said:
Mr Mutant is watching Musk speak at the Davis event, about SpaceX and multi planetary existences for the inevitable disasters on Earth.
*Davos
Silly autocorrect
I always, hyperbolic statement, think of the Daleks when I see Davos mentioned.
Divine Angel said:
Divine Angel said:
Mr Mutant is watching Musk speak at the Davis event, about SpaceX and multi planetary existences for the inevitable disasters on Earth.
*Davos
Silly autocorrect
in ¿ person
Boris said:
Divine Angel said:
Divine Angel said:
Mr Mutant is watching Musk speak at the Davis event, about SpaceX and multi planetary existences for the inevitable disasters on Earth.
*Davos
Silly autocorrect
I always, hyperbolic statement, think of the Daleks when I see Davos mentioned.
we think of how they run full bore air purifiers to keep the elite ruling class there safe but tell the rest of you slaves that dying of infectious disease after your labour value has been extracted is your duty for the good of humanity
Morning Pilgrims, good turnout at mass for Easter Sunday.
Today I’ll do a spot of mowing or if one of the cows has fallen in a ditch, I’ll pull it out.
Peak Warming Man said:
Morning Pilgrims, good turnout at mass for Easter Sunday.
Today I’ll do a spot of mowing or if one of the cows has fallen in a ditch, I’ll pull it out.
O…K…
Maybe you should have a little rest first. To catch your breath. And allow you brain to catch up with your breath.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:Andrew Snelling is actually highly qualified. He has a Ph.D. in radiometric dating of rocks from The University of Sydney.
He is definitely not “highly respected”.
He is a pretend scientist and an unrepentant, polished liar.
He worked out a system whereby he is feted all around the world, travels for free, is accommodated for free, eats the best for free, is shown the best sights for free, and contributes less than nothing to science. All the while he is paid extremely well. He uses his Doctorate as a ticket to feed the science-hating fundamentalist Christians his brand of scientific nonsense about rocks and rock dating. They lap up and amplify his lies.
Unfortunately there is nothing that can be done to rescind his Doctorate…
Interesting. He has a doctorate in something he actively demonstrates against.
I really, really, very intensely dislike Snelling. Hate is probably pretty close. I hate that he lies, and uses his geology qualifications to back up his lies – to indicate that he is a person to be trusted.
Whereas he is not to be trusted at all.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_A._Snelling
I see he had a few papers in what look like proper scientific journals in the 80’s, and one in 1990.
Do you know when he started his YEC crap?
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Morning Pilgrims, good turnout at mass for Easter Sunday.
Today I’ll do a spot of mowing or if one of the cows has fallen in a ditch, I’ll pull it out.
O…K…
Maybe you should have a little rest first. To catch your breath. And allow you brain to catch up with your breath.
Jesus said to the Pharisees and teachers of the law, “If your child or ox falls into a well on the Sabbath day, will you not pull him out quickly?
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:Interesting. He has a doctorate in something he actively demonstrates against.
I really, really, very intensely dislike Snelling. Hate is probably pretty close. I hate that he lies, and uses his geology qualifications to back up his lies – to indicate that he is a person to be trusted.
Whereas he is not to be trusted at all.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_A._Snelling
I see he had a few papers in what look like proper scientific journals in the 80’s, and one in 1990.
Do you know when he started his YEC crap?
No, I can’t remember exactly. Some time after his Ph.D. was completed. Maybe about the same time or just before I was at Sydney Uni (early 90s).
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Morning Pilgrims, good turnout at mass for Easter Sunday.
Today I’ll do a spot of mowing or if one of the cows has fallen in a ditch, I’ll pull it out.
O…K…
Maybe you should have a little rest first. To catch your breath. And allow you brain to catch up with your breath.
Jesus said to the Pharisees and teachers of the law, “If your child or ox falls into a well on the Sabbath day, will you not pull him out quickly?
Luke Skywalker!
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:Interesting. He has a doctorate in something he actively demonstrates against.
I really, really, very intensely dislike Snelling. Hate is probably pretty close. I hate that he lies, and uses his geology qualifications to back up his lies – to indicate that he is a person to be trusted.
Whereas he is not to be trusted at all.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_A._Snelling
I see he had a few papers in what look like proper scientific journals in the 80’s, and one in 1990.
Do you know when he started his YEC crap?
From https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Andrew_Snelling :
There appear to be two Snellings with the same address. One has authored academic papers stating unequivocally that certain geological formations contain rocks that are 1.8 billion years old, and the other who attempts to prove that Noah’s flood was a historical event by criticizing “evolutionist” geologists and challenging creationist geologists to rebuild “our understanding of geological history within the Biblical framework.”
Anyway, this guy has already taken up more than enough of my time today.
Just when you thought that tissues couldn’t get any thinner, they did.
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:I really, really, very intensely dislike Snelling. Hate is probably pretty close. I hate that he lies, and uses his geology qualifications to back up his lies – to indicate that he is a person to be trusted.
Whereas he is not to be trusted at all.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_A._Snelling
I see he had a few papers in what look like proper scientific journals in the 80’s, and one in 1990.
Do you know when he started his YEC crap?
No, I can’t remember exactly. Some time after his Ph.D. was completed. Maybe about the same time or just before I was at Sydney Uni (early 90s).
Thanks.
Now moving on to more productive stuff :)
For once the Facebook comments are positive. It’s the story about creationism in schools.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1344913114337272&set=a.363180619177198&type=3
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:Interesting. He has a doctorate in something he actively demonstrates against.
I really, really, very intensely dislike Snelling. Hate is probably pretty close. I hate that he lies, and uses his geology qualifications to back up his lies – to indicate that he is a person to be trusted.
Whereas he is not to be trusted at all.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_A._Snelling
I see he had a few papers in what look like proper scientific journals in the 80’s, and one in 1990.
Do you know when he started his YEC crap?
When he had his epiphany?
The Rev Dodgson said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:I really, really, very intensely dislike Snelling. Hate is probably pretty close. I hate that he lies, and uses his geology qualifications to back up his lies – to indicate that he is a person to be trusted.
Whereas he is not to be trusted at all.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_A._Snelling
I see he had a few papers in what look like proper scientific journals in the 80’s, and one in 1990.
Do you know when he started his YEC crap?
From https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Andrew_Snelling :
There appear to be two Snellings with the same address. One has authored academic papers stating unequivocally that certain geological formations contain rocks that are 1.8 billion years old, and the other who attempts to prove that Noah’s flood was a historical event by criticizing “evolutionist” geologists and challenging creationist geologists to rebuild “our understanding of geological history within the Biblical framework.”
Anyway, this guy has already taken up more than enough of my time today.
So he’s trading on another bloke of the same name’s credentials?
roughbarked said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
The Rev Dodgson said:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_A._Snelling
I see he had a few papers in what look like proper scientific journals in the 80’s, and one in 1990.
Do you know when he started his YEC crap?
From https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Andrew_Snelling :
There appear to be two Snellings with the same address. One has authored academic papers stating unequivocally that certain geological formations contain rocks that are 1.8 billion years old, and the other who attempts to prove that Noah’s flood was a historical event by criticizing “evolutionist” geologists and challenging creationist geologists to rebuild “our understanding of geological history within the Biblical framework.”
Anyway, this guy has already taken up more than enough of my time today.
So he’s trading on another bloke of the same name’s credentials?
No, he is not. He’s a convert. Noanswersingenesis has some information:
buffy said:
roughbarked said:
The Rev Dodgson said:From https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Andrew_Snelling :
There appear to be two Snellings with the same address. One has authored academic papers stating unequivocally that certain geological formations contain rocks that are 1.8 billion years old, and the other who attempts to prove that Noah’s flood was a historical event by criticizing “evolutionist” geologists and challenging creationist geologists to rebuild “our understanding of geological history within the Biblical framework.”
Anyway, this guy has already taken up more than enough of my time today.
So he’s trading on another bloke of the same name’s credentials?
No, he is not. He’s a convert. Noanswersingenesis has some information:
And another link
buffy said:
buffy said:
roughbarked said:So he’s trading on another bloke of the same name’s credentials?
No, he is not. He’s a convert. Noanswersingenesis has some information:
And another link
So he had his epiphany and now rakes in all of the nutters money?
The last of the redgum brought down to earth by the arborists has been split. Well, there are a few other bits, but I have claimed them for garden decoration. Here they are waiting for me to stack them in the shed.
One of the largest bits I also claimed. It took Mr buffy with the long crowbar and me pushing to move this around. This is where it wanted to go, and this is where it will stay…
You can see on its home tree where it came from:
I know some of youse are going to say “but what about Pingu?”
Pingu canonically lives in Antarctica. His use of igloos is purely cultural appropriation.
Good Afternoon all,
Hope you are all keeping cool.
Got up early to take princess Cordelia to meet her loyal subjects at the local bakery. Then went for a short walk around the lake before it got too hot,
Now settled in to knit and watch the tennis.
dv said:
I know some of youse are going to say “but what about Pingu?”Pingu canonically lives in Antarctica. His use of igloos is purely cultural appropriation.
Poetic licence?
Brindabellas said:
Good Afternoon all,Hope you are all keeping cool.
Got up early to take princess Cordelia to meet her loyal subjects at the local bakery. Then went for a short walk around the lake before it got too hot,
Now settled in to knit and watch the tennis.
I’m sitting front of a fan blowing hot air? No A/C where the computer sits.
Brindabellas said:
Good Afternoon all,Hope you are all keeping cool.
Got up early to take princess Cordelia to meet her loyal subjects at the local bakery. Then went for a short walk around the lake before it got too hot,
Now settled in to knit and watch the tennis.
Can’t talk, watching Sabalenka.
Thing has been hanged for murder
“Amelia is such a beautiful name, and obviously other people think it’s a beautiful name as well,” the Darwin mum said.
…does she know what it means?
“Amelia is the birth defect of lacking one or more limbs. The term may be modified to indicate the number of legs or arms missing at birth, such as tetra-amelia for the absence of all four limbs.”
Divine Angel said:
“Amelia is such a beautiful name, and obviously other people think it’s a beautiful name as well,” the Darwin mum said.…does she know what it means?
“Amelia is the birth defect of lacking one or more limbs. The term may be modified to indicate the number of legs or arms missing at birth, such as tetra-amelia for the absence of all four limbs.”
Ha!
But where there is an Ear and a Hart…
100% legit.
Witty Rejoinder said:
100% legit.
I think they’d hurt my feet
Witty Rejoinder said:
100% legit.
:)
Divine Angel said:
“Amelia is such a beautiful name, and obviously other people think it’s a beautiful name as well,” the Darwin mum said.…does she know what it means?
“Amelia is the birth defect of lacking one or more limbs. The term may be modified to indicate the number of legs or arms missing at birth, such as tetra-amelia for the absence of all four limbs.”
Tetra-Amelia Parker-Bowles, that’s a nice posh name.
I wonder if this is the reason why opera became so popular, singing your lines would be more audible.
Anyway, I’m going to watch some mind-numbing crap on Britbox. Then maybe go pick up my new specs.
This may interest you DA:
…
Inside Nick Reiner’s life of privilege, pills and pain
Friends say Reiner bounced constantly between rehab centers and his family’s Los Angeles mansion, where he is accused of killing his parents, Rob and Michele.
Yesterday at 5:00 a.m. EST
By Amy Kaufman
LOS ANGELES — Rob Reiner lifted a turkey leg and asked those gathered around the Thanksgiving table to partake in a holiday tradition. The guests would pass the meat to one another, each taking a turn sharing what they were grateful for.
Nick Reiner, Rob’s son, was seated next to his father. It was 2018, and Nick was living in the guesthouse on his parents’ $13.5 million compound in Brentwood, where the garden was filled with roses planted by the home’s original owner, Henry Fonda.
Unemployed at 25, Nick had spent a decade bouncing between this gated enclave and at least 18 rehab facilities paid for by his parents, Rob and Michele Singer Reiner. He has told stories on an addiction podcast about going to downtown Los Angeles’s Skid Row to procure heroin and shooting crack cocaine in a McDonald’s restroom in Maine. But after each bout of degeneracy or failed treatment, he always seemed to end up back here, with his parents.
For as much as he resisted their interventions, Nick had become accustomed to the trappings of his privileged upbringing. Unlike at rehab, he had a staff to tidy up for him at home. He was so attached to his private quarters that he once demanded the family’s housekeeper retrieve him from a friend’s house across town so he could use his own bathroom, a childhood friend recalled.
Tensions were high that Thanksgiving, according to a guest who attended the meal with roughly 20 others. This person saw signs that Nick might be using again — using air freshener to cover smells in the billiard room, “screaming, yelling, cursing,” throwing tantrums so violent one longtime household employee threatened to quit.
As the turkey leg made its way around the personalized place settings and professional flower arrangements, guests and family waxed rhapsodic about the bountiful blessings in their lives. Then it was Nick’s turn.
“Well, I’m certainly not grateful for this f—-ing food, and I’m not grateful for any of you freeloaders in my house. I just can’t wait to get through this f—-ing dinner so I get back my room,” Nick yelled, according to the dinner guest. Then he threw the turkey leg at his father’s plate.
Rob smiled, the guest said, and picked up the leg.
“Well, that’s really easy to follow. Thanks, Nick.”
Like most whom The Washington Post spoke to for this story, the people who described Nick’s behavior spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of his situation after his parents were fatally stabbed in their home in December. Facing murder charges that could carry the death penalty, Nick, now 32, and his attorneys have repeatedly postponed his plea hearing, amid reports of mental illness and questions about where his siblings Jake, 34, and Romy, 28, stand in regard to his defense. A Reiner family spokesperson declined to comment. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office, which is representing Nick, declined to answer questions for this story. His previous attorney, Alan Jackson, has said emphatically, “Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder.”
Interviews with 14 individuals who knew Reiner, as well as interviews he gave to an addiction podcast from 2016 to 2018, paint a portrait of a complicated young man struggling to find his footing in the world. The son of one of the most celebrated filmmakers in Hollywood, Reiner viewed himself as a black sheep in his family and was often consumed by feelings of inadequacy, with occasional bursts of temper or violence that usually coincided with drug use. His parents committed endless resources toward his recovery, sending him to treatment centers where most of his peers told The Post he was goofy and well-liked. But after each rehab stint, he would return to treating his addictions casually, even when they led him to despondence and destitution.
Reiner was not the only one with famous parents at the Wildwood School, an elite K-12 with two campuses in West L.A. His classmates included the sons of actors Bill Pullman and Robert Downey Jr. But Reiner stood out to Jon De Carlo, a friend who met him at Wildwood in kindergarten, for his relatively “sheltered” childhood.
Reiner wasn’t a loner, nor was he “super popular,” De Carlo said — an assessment shared by others. “He would hang out with the same two or three guys at the beginning of every class,” said Paul Manning, who taught Reiner’s physical education class from sixth through eighth grade.
“Growing up, he very rarely slept out at people’s houses,” De Carlo said. “In the summertime, instead of going to sleepaway camp or even day camp, his parents would host ‘Camp Reiner’ at their house for some of the kids from school.”
On the final day of eighth grade, not having been invited to any end-of-year gatherings, Reiner and De Carlo decided to smoke marijuana. It was Reiner’s first time trying pot, De Carlo recalled.
Reiner said he didn’t start dabbling with harder drugs for a couple more years. In a 2016 interview on the podcast “Dopey,” a comedy show about addiction on which he was frequently a guest, he told a story about the drug bust that would lead his parents to send him to rehab for the first time.
One night, when he was 14 or 15, he attended a house party where a friend became so ill after taking drugs that he had to go to the hospital. Afterward, Reiner recalled on the show, he confessed to an adult at the party that he had also taken some pills, including Percocet. The news made its way to Michele, who, “being a hysterical Jewish mother, rushed me to the hospital,” he said.
Reiner’s parents sent him to Visions, an adolescent treatment center for mental health and substance abuse in Malibu. He would later describe it as “fluffy,” replete with private chefs, a pool, yoga and art classes.
One of his roommates at Visions said Reiner was quick to make a goofy joke, endearing him to the fellow patients. At night, the boys would come up with nicknames for staff members. “Traffic Cop” for the former military guy, “Paul Blart” for a lazy one.
“His parents were there every single weekend for every session,” the roommate said. “They really never, ever gave up on him.”
It was the beginning of the couple’s all-consuming, years-long commitment to their son, said many who knew them.
“They tried everything,” said a Brentwood mother who met the “absolutely miserable” couple at a community group where they sought support.
“The time these two parents spent. They’re both very high-powered, busy parents. But it literally felt like they put everything down to be there physically for him. At one point, they had a 24/7 sober companion for him,” she said.
Unbeknownst to Rob and Michele, Reiner was being exposed to a tantalizing world of harder drugs at Visions. He shared a room with a boy addicted to heroin, he said on “Dopey.” “When I hear for 126 days how good shooting up heroin is every single night, you’re going to tell me I’m not going to go out and try f—-ing heroin?” he said in 2016. “I didn’t try heroin until three or four years later. the seed was planted.”
A representative for Visions did not respond to a request for comment.
Around age 15, in 2009, Reiner stopped attending school regularly and began working with a private tutor.
“When the lights were on, and you conversed with him, he was witty — and being witty takes a certain mental agility,” said one person who worked with the family around that time. But Reiner also seemed listless, this person said, expressing concerns about being in the shadow of his father, the filmmaker.
“Which is so sad, because they didn’t treat him like that or place that burden on him. They would have loved him no matter what,” the person said.
At 15, when many of his peers began having sex, he said he stole $200 from his parents and hired a sex worker via Craigslist to take his virginity. De Carlo, Reiner’s childhood friend, remembers thinking it was an odd move — but Reiner “had done weird s—- before.”
“There was one point where he stole his parents’ car and tried to drive to Las Vegas. And I was like, ‘Go, Nick,’” De Carlo said. “It all seemed harmless at the time, because I thought he had such a safety net that things would always go well for him. … I could never have imagined that he would be truly destitute, because his parents would always be there to take care of him and bail him out of whatever situation he was in.”
By the time Reiner was 16, Rob and Michele were growing tired of his antics and launched him on a more intensive series of interventions.
On “Dopey,” Reiner said he was sent to a program called Second Nature, a 3½-month-long wilderness program in Utah where struggling teens lived outdoors, building fires and cooking their own food.
When the program was completed, Reiner enrolled at Summit Preparatory School, a therapeutic boarding school in Montana.
“I vividly remember him saying, ‘You know, if I could just get my Escalade and a bunch of cocaine, I’d be fine.’ That was his end goal,” said Chris Crowley, one of four boys Reiner shared a room with.
Students were allowed to see their parents every 12 weeks, and families participated in group therapy retreats. During these sessions, Crowley said, Reiner argued more loudly with his parents than other kids did with theirs.
“Him and his parents did not get along very well,” Crowley said. “His parents would fly in on a private jet in this little Montana town, they would get into an argument, and then next thing you know, they’re flying back out.”
(Summit closed in 2020; its former executive director did not respond to a request for comment.)
Reiner didn’t appear to resent his parents for sending him to treatment after he returned to Los Angeles, De Carlo said.
In between Reiner’s rehab stints, De Carlo said, the two friends would hang out, smoke weed, play with airsoft guns and watch poorly reviewed scary movies such as “Sorority Row.” They often ate dinner with Rob and Michele, and De Carlo said he never witnessed “any big outbursts or arguments” between them.
Reiner had returned from the Utah and Montana programs with new prescription drugs such as Adderall and Klonopin, which De Carlo said he, Reiner and their friends began experimenting with.
If they tried a drug and nothing bad happened, they felt emboldened to continue their exploration. “Parents would say, ‘Drugs are bad.’ And then we would try cocaine, and the next morning we’d be like, ‘Whoa, I’m not suddenly a crackhead,’” De Carlo said. “Then it seemed like we could do any drug.”
They bought bath salts from a souvenir shop on Hollywood Boulevard, and dropped acid in Pan Pacific Park when their parents thought they were seeing a movie at the Grove, De Carlo said. Then, when he was 18, Reiner reconnected with a friend from Second Nature. On “Dopey” in 2016, he recounted how he and his former classmate drove downtown to Skid Row to purchase heroin. After what Reiner described as an “incredible” first experience on the drug, De Carlo said, the two of them began seeking out more on Craigslist.
Once, when Reiner and his friends were looking up the medications he had been prescribed in rehab, they were surprised to discover one meant for bipolar disorder. “We were just kind of confused by that,” De Carlo said. “There was never an indicator to me that he had any serious mental health problems. That may have been something that developed later on as he got older, and I just wasn’t aware of it.”
Since his parents’ murders, the New York Times has reported that Reiner was diagnosed with both schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder at various points in his life. In 2020, the outlet reported, he was placed under a mental health conservatorship that ended a year later. Roughly a month before Rob and Michele were found dead, a doctor suddenly changed Nick’s medication, the Times said.
With new addictions mounting, the Reiners sent Nick to Alina Lodge, a New Jersey recovery center colloquially known in the community as the “Last Chance Ranch.”
It was here, Reiner later recounted on an episode of “Dopey,” that he threw a rock through the stained glass window of the campus chapel after staff refused to give him a certain medication.
A former employee at the facility said Reiner was nearly kicked out after the incident, but his parents paid “upwards of 20 grand” to have the window fixed, and he was allowed to stay another six months.
“Everything was a joke to him,” the former employee said, describing Reiner as “violent angry.” “He was troublesome. Loud in groups. Talked out of turn. Just disruptive.”
Representatives for Alina Lodge did not respond to requests for comment.
But Reiner left different impressions on different people in different circumstances. After Alina, he was sent to a long-term treatment center in rural Texas called Burning Tree Ranch.
A patient who was also treated there in 2012 recalled Reiner’s dry sense of humor and “goofy energy.” He arrived just before the Christmas holiday and spent days walking around singing the hook from Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime.”
“He would make fun of himself and commiserate about how miserable the circumstances were that we were in,” the former patient said. He recalled Reiner once telling him, “I hope I haven’t f—-ed up my life so badly that I can’t do something with it.”
But Reiner had still not hit rock bottom. By his own accounts, he refused to attend more rehab programs in subsequent years and at one point found himself living out of homeless shelters in Maine. He said he befriended an unhoused man who taught him to shoot crack in a McDonald’s restroom and inject Wellbutrin intravenously.
Afterward, Reiner told the man that his father had once starred on “All in the Family.”
The man didn’t believe him, so Reiner took out his ID, he recalled on an episode of “Dopey.”
“He was like, ‘Rob Reiner’s son would not be under a birch tree shooting Wellbutrin.’”
Nick would often seek out his father during his darkest moments. On another episode of “Dopey,” he recalled once taking acid at his parents’ home.
“I started to have this thought process of, like: ‘I’m tripping by myself. God forbid I do a horrible thing like jump out a window, get so disillusioned that I do something crazy,” Reiner said.
He said he couldn’t stop thinking about Ariel Castro, a Cleveland man in the news at the time who had been convicted of kidnapping and raping three women. With his mind continuing to spiral into the night, he decided to wake his parents. Michele retreated to a couch downstairs, and Rob invited his son to lie next to him on the bed.
“Calm down, buddy. It’s okay,” Nick said his father told him. “I used to do this in the ’60s. You come down eventually.”
Reiner managed to get clean again and returned to Hollywood around 2014. His dad — fresh off a cameo in “The Wolf of Wall Street” and directing Diane Keaton and Michael Douglas in the little-seen rom-com “And So It Goes” — asked an executive producer on Fox’s “Family Guy” if he would be willing to give Nick an internship on the show to help keep him on the straight and narrow.
The three-month gig didn’t require much responsibility, recalled Andrew Hollandsworth, a production assistant who supervised Reiner at “Family Guy” studios. For four hours each day, he would help stock snacks, print scripts and greet celebrities who arrived for recording sessions.
“Rob would drop off Nick and pick Nick up every day from this internship,” Hollandsworth said. “It’s not like Rob Reiner isn’t a busy person, and mid-city isn’t that close to Brentwood. It was really admirable from that side.”
Hollandsworth said people in the studios found Nick Reiner to be a “really interesting, dynamic person” who was refreshingly honest about his previous struggles.
“He felt like his family were all these pristine, amazing people, and he was sort of the f—-up of the family,” Hollandsworth said. “We sort of had heart-to-hearts, and I was like: ‘You have everything in front of you — all the best connections in the world. What do you want to do?’ And he said he wanted to start stand-up comedy.”
During the internship, Hollandsworth said, Reiner started performing at a handful of reputable comedy clubs in L.A., including the Comedy Store. No footage of his sets could be found by The Post.
Reiner also began working on a project that would eventually turn into the 2016 film “Being Charlie,” which he co-wrote with Matt Elisofon, a friend he met in rehab.
Initially, the duo envisioned the story as a half-hour sitcom. It evolved into an hour-long comedy/drama that Rob’s production company, Castle Rock, pitched to various networks. When no one expressed interest, Reiner and Elisofon turned their script into a film that Rob agreed to direct.
“All along, I, for lack of a better way of coping, had been asking myself, ‘What can I do to make art of this?’” Rob told the New Yorker in 2016. “Now that Nick was doing better, I told them, ‘Maybe we can make it a movie.’”
Nick Reiner would later tell the “Dopey” co-hosts that the film’s publicity team urged him to discuss his sobriety while promoting the film. But he was, in fact, still smoking marijuana and drinking alcohol during the press circuit.
“I don’t got licked by any means,” Reiner admitted to Howard Stern during one interview with his dad that year. “And I’m still very young, so who knows what will happen in five years.”
Ultimately, the film made less than $33,000 worldwide and received poor reviews.
Reiner tried to keep his creative career going. In 2017, he began working on a documentary about his famous grandfather, Carl Reiner. But a little over a year after “Being Charlie” was released, he relapsed.
After reconnecting with one of his old drug dealers in 2017, Reiner said on “Dopey,” he got “totally spun out on uppers” and cocaine, stayed up for days in a row and “wrecked” his parents’ guesthouse. He punched a television and a lamp and was put on a plane with an interventionist to yet another treatment program. During the flight, he said he had a “cocaine heart attack,” passed out and woke up in a hospital in Boston.
On one of his last appearances on “Dopey” in August 2018, Reiner said he was “smoking weed to prevent myself from smoking any other hard thing right now.”
Living life as a “functional addict” was Reiner’s ideal situation, said De Carlo. “I think that’s what he really wanted. Like, ‘Maybe one day, once I’m old enough, my parents are just going to step aside and realize that I can do drugs, and it’s not going to destroy me.’”
But as much as he wanted to escape his parents’ rules, he “needed his security blanket of living in a comfortable house where he could make a mess or leave dirty dishes out and not have to make his bed because someone else would take care of it,” De Carlo said.
Reiner rarely left his family’s property during this period, and when he did, his parents and their staff kept close tabs on him. According to a friend of the family who stayed with the Reiners intermittently from 2016 to 2019, Reiner cloistered himself in the guesthouse, above the family’s billiard and screening rooms, a few steps from his parents’ residence. He had to cook in the main house, where his family placed a camera after he accidentally “left the burner on, got distracted and almost burned down the f—-ing house,” the friend said.
Signs eventually emerged that Reiner was using again. “He would run to the gate to get deliveries for things that clearly weren’t food, or suddenly it would start smelling like Febreze in the billiard room,” the family friend said. His behavior became more volatile — “screaming, yelling, cursing, throwing s—-” — to the point where an employee who had worked in the home for 20 years threatened to quit because he was “genuinely scared” of Reiner, this person said.
One morning, the friend sat with Rob, drinking coffee before the rest of the house awoke.
“It’s like a mansion prison,” Rob said. “If I knew it could be this bad with one kid, I wouldn’t have had any.”
Still, Rob and Michele were reluctant to escalate matters. To place an involuntary psychiatric hold on Reiner, Rob would have had to watch the “cops wrestle my f—-ing kid to the ground and handcuff him to a stretcher and then put him in a psych ward,” he told the friend. “I don’t want to live through that.”
De Carlo last saw Reiner in person in 2020. After Rob and Michele were killed and his friend was arrested, he checked his Facebook messages for the first time in a while and saw that Reiner had been asking to hang out and reconnect.
“Regretfully, it seemed like he’d been reaching out to me kind of a bit over the last couple of months,” he said. “And I just had been dealing with my own things, so a lot of the messages went unresponded to on my end.”
De Carlo has since scheduled a forthcoming visit to Twin Towers Correctional Facility, where Reiner is being held without bail. De Carlo said he has reached out to some of their other old friends to check if anyone else wants to go with him.
No one has yet to take him up on the offer.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/01/24/nick-reiner-profile/
Dang. It’s easy to blame drugs and mental illness but often there’s a bunch of other things. A tangled web, one might say.
When the murders first happened, there was talk of Nick being undiagnosed and/or not publicly known autistic. No one was defending him by saying that, it was more commentary about societal failures.
Coincidentally I’m currently reading a textbook called Neurodiversity and Mental Health, which identifies autistic people as a) being more susceptible to traumatic events, b) reacting to traumatic events in heightened ways, and c) more susceptible to mental illnesses due to neurodiverse traits such as negative rumination.
https://www.routledge.com/Neurodiversity-and-Mental-Health/Quigley-Eddy-Frawley-Valeur-Gavin/p/book/9781032801988
Sophie Quinn, 25, who was seven months pregnant, and a 32-year-old man were found dead in a vehicle on Bokhara Street..
! So he didn’t only kill three people. There was an unborn involved. In my mind that makes four.
roughbarked said:
Sophie Quinn, 25, who was seven months pregnant, and a 32-year-old man were found dead in a vehicle on Bokhara Street..! So he didn’t only kill three people. There was an unborn involved. In my mind that makes four.
I don’t know about NSW, but Qld counts an unborn child as a victim.
Just back from putting Mrs rb in an ambulance. She’s fallen and looks like a broken hip.
Never rains but it pours.
roughbarked said:
Just back from putting Mrs rb in an ambulance. She’s fallen and looks like a broken hip.Never rains but it pours.
No good.
roughbarked said:
Just back from putting Mrs rb in an ambulance. She’s fallen and looks like a broken hip.Never rains but it pours.
Oh, gosh. That’s terrible. Please, keep us updated.
roughbarked said:
Just back from putting Mrs rb in an ambulance. She’s fallen and looks like a broken hip.Never rains but it pours.
Holy shit rb! Give her our best, please.
And, as always, we’re here if you need us.
roughbarked said:
Just back from putting Mrs rb in an ambulance. She’s fallen and looks like a broken hip.Never rains but it pours.
Bugger.
roughbarked said:
Just back from putting Mrs rb in an ambulance. She’s fallen and looks like a broken hip.Never rains but it pours.
Oh dear, that doesn’t sound good. My best wishes for Mrs RB.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Just back from putting Mrs rb in an ambulance. She’s fallen and looks like a broken hip.Never rains but it pours.
Holy shit rb! Give her our best, please.
And, as always, we’re here if you need us.
Thanks. :)
captain_spalding said:
roughbarked said:
Just back from putting Mrs rb in an ambulance. She’s fallen and looks like a broken hip.Never rains but it pours.
Oh, gosh. That’s terrible. Please, keep us updated.
Shall do.
Looks like the forum curse continues. My arm, Woodie’s toe, Tau’s finger, buffy’s ongoing knee issues…
Does someone know a white witch to remove the pox?
Divine Angel said:
Looks like the forum curse continues. My arm, Woodie’s toe, Tau’s finger, buffy’s ongoing knee issues…Does someone know a white witch to remove the pox?
Unfortunately not.
roughbarked said:
Just back from putting Mrs rb in an ambulance. She’s fallen and looks like a broken hip.Never rains but it pours.
Bloody!
Divine Angel said:
Looks like the forum curse continues. My arm, Woodie’s toe, Tau’s finger, buffy’s ongoing knee issues…Does someone know a white witch to remove the pox?
It is 44˚ out there. Thank goodness I’m not at Hay. 46˚ there. Same at Ivanhoe so I daresay it will get warmer here before bedtime.
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/true-size-of-greenland-map-mercator-projection/
Divine Angel said:
Looks like the forum curse continues. My arm, Woodie’s toe, Tau’s finger, buffy’s ongoing knee issues…Does someone know a white witch to remove the pox?
Age shall not weary them…
roughbarked said:
It is 44˚ out there. Thank goodness I’m not at Hay. 46˚ there. Same at Ivanhoe so I daresay it will get warmer here before bedtime.
Not sure those extra 2 degrees feels much different tbh.
Witty Rejoinder said:
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/true-size-of-greenland-map-mercator-projection/
Nice one.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
It is 44˚ out there. Thank goodness I’m not at Hay. 46˚ there. Same at Ivanhoe so I daresay it will get warmer here before bedtime.
Not sure those extra 2 degrees feels much different tbh.
It feels like it does, if you know.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
It is 44˚ out there. Thank goodness I’m not at Hay. 46˚ there. Same at Ivanhoe so I daresay it will get warmer here before bedtime.
Not sure those extra 2 degrees feels much different tbh.
I’ve experienced both; yes, you can tell the difference.
roughbarked said:
Just back from putting Mrs rb in an ambulance. She’s fallen and looks like a broken hip.Never rains but it pours.
Sorry to hear such news, Mr Barked. I trust she is in good care.
I wonder if anyone has done the boiling frog experiment…
btm said:
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
It is 44˚ out there. Thank goodness I’m not at Hay. 46˚ there. Same at Ivanhoe so I daresay it will get warmer here before bedtime.
Not sure those extra 2 degrees feels much different tbh.
I’ve experienced both; yes, you can tell the difference.
Okely dokely then
Woodie said:
roughbarked said:
Just back from putting Mrs rb in an ambulance. She’s fallen and looks like a broken hip.Never rains but it pours.
Sorry to hear such news, Mr Barked. I trust she is in good care.
She had four female paramedics fussing over her so she was in good hands last time I saw her.
party_pants said:
I wonder if anyone has done the boiling frog experiment…
“https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boiling_frog:“https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boiling_frog
roughbarked said:
Woodie said:
roughbarked said:
Just back from putting Mrs rb in an ambulance. She’s fallen and looks like a broken hip.Never rains but it pours.
Sorry to hear such news, Mr Barked. I trust she is in good care.
She had four female paramedics fussing over her so she was in good hands last time I saw her.
Are you off down to the hostaple soon?
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Woodie said:Sorry to hear such news, Mr Barked. I trust she is in good care.
She had four female paramedics fussing over her so she was in good hands last time I saw her.
Are you off down to the hostaple soon?
Yes. packing a bag.
Michael V said:
party_pants said:
I wonder if anyone has done the boiling frog experiment…
I normally check. This time, I didn’t.
:(
Anyway:
“The boiling frog is an apologue describing a frog being slowly boiled alive. The premise is that if a frog is put suddenly into boiling water, it will jump out, but if the frog is put in tepid water which is then brought to a boil slowly, it will not perceive the danger and will be cooked to death. The story is often used as a metaphor for the inability or unwillingness of people to react to or be aware of sinister threats that arise gradually rather than suddenly.
While some 19th-century experiments suggested that the underlying premise is true if the heating is sufficiently gradual, especially Fratscher’s experiments in 1875, according to some modern biologists the premise is false, arguing that changing location is a natural thermoregulation strategy for frogs and other ectotherms, and is necessary for survival in the wild, so that a frog that is gradually heated will jump out. Furthermore, a frog placed into already boiling water will die immediately, not jump out. These modern biologists, however, did not produce any evidence contradicting Fratscher’s results since they did not test such slow water-heating as in Fratscher’s experiments.”
Michael V said:
Michael V said:
party_pants said:
I wonder if anyone has done the boiling frog experiment…
I normally check. This time, I didn’t.
:(
Anyway:
“The boiling frog is an apologue describing a frog being slowly boiled alive. The premise is that if a frog is put suddenly into boiling water, it will jump out, but if the frog is put in tepid water which is then brought to a boil slowly, it will not perceive the danger and will be cooked to death. The story is often used as a metaphor for the inability or unwillingness of people to react to or be aware of sinister threats that arise gradually rather than suddenly.
While some 19th-century experiments suggested that the underlying premise is true if the heating is sufficiently gradual, especially Fratscher’s experiments in 1875, according to some modern biologists the premise is false, arguing that changing location is a natural thermoregulation strategy for frogs and other ectotherms, and is necessary for survival in the wild, so that a frog that is gradually heated will jump out. Furthermore, a frog placed into already boiling water will die immediately, not jump out. These modern biologists, however, did not produce any evidence contradicting Fratscher’s results since they did not test such slow water-heating as in Fratscher’s experiments.”
Yeah. The yabbies screamed and then went red.
Michael V said:
Michael V said:
party_pants said:
I wonder if anyone has done the boiling frog experiment…
I normally check. This time, I didn’t.
:(
Anyway:
“The boiling frog is an apologue describing a frog being slowly boiled alive. The premise is that if a frog is put suddenly into boiling water, it will jump out, but if the frog is put in tepid water which is then brought to a boil slowly, it will not perceive the danger and will be cooked to death. The story is often used as a metaphor for the inability or unwillingness of people to react to or be aware of sinister threats that arise gradually rather than suddenly.
While some 19th-century experiments suggested that the underlying premise is true if the heating is sufficiently gradual, especially Fratscher’s experiments in 1875, according to some modern biologists the premise is false, arguing that changing location is a natural thermoregulation strategy for frogs and other ectotherms, and is necessary for survival in the wild, so that a frog that is gradually heated will jump out. Furthermore, a frog placed into already boiling water will die immediately, not jump out. These modern biologists, however, did not produce any evidence contradicting Fratscher’s results since they did not test such slow water-heating as in Fratscher’s experiments.”
I doubt it would get past the ethics committee these days.
roughbarked said:
Free-climbing 508 metres? No thanks. Just thinking about it gives me the weak-kneed heebie-jeebies.
The guy is nuts.
Just been shopping. I asked Ms Kingy if she wanted a tub of spoonerism. Her reply was unladylike.
roughbarked said:
Just back from putting Mrs rb in an ambulance. She’s fallen and looks like a broken hip.Never rains but it pours.
That’s rotten luck indeed :(
Best wishes for a quick recovery. But broken hips are a serious bastard.
Kingy said:
Just been shopping. I asked Ms Kingy if she wanted a tub of spoonerism. Her reply was unladylike.
Heh.
OTOH, duck fat is a healthier option than butter for cooking.
Kingy said:
Just been shopping. I asked Ms Kingy if she wanted a tub of spoonerism. Her reply was unladylike.
I have duck fat in the fridge. I do not intend to ask the question, but I may dob you in for having asked it.
Divine Angel said:
Looks like the forum curse continues. My arm, Woodie’s toe, Tau’s finger, buffy’s ongoing knee issues…Does someone know a white witch to remove the pox?
I am the witch…
Oh, hang on, I might be an Edge Witch.
“An edge witch is one who makes her living on the edges, in that moment when boundary conditions apply—between life and death, light and dark, good and evil and, most dangerously of all, today and tomorrow.”
A little bit of Pratchett for Tamb.
:)
Divine Angel said:
Looks like the forum curse continues. My arm, Woodie’s toe, Tau’s finger, buffy’s ongoing knee issues…Does someone know a white witch to remove the pox?
OTOH, my new mummification socks seem to be doing my legs and feet some good.
A lot less achy and painful and the skin condition is improving.
I’m ordering a few more pairs.
Michael V said:
Kingy said:
Just been shopping. I asked Ms Kingy if she wanted a tub of spoonerism. Her reply was unladylike.
I have duck fat in the fridge. I do not intend to ask the question, but I may dob you in for having asked it.
I tried. Fell flat. Recipient didn’t know what a Spoonerism is.
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
Looks like the forum curse continues. My arm, Woodie’s toe, Tau’s finger, buffy’s ongoing knee issues…Does someone know a white witch to remove the pox?
OTOH, my new mummification socks seem to be doing my legs and feet some good.
A lot less achy and painful and the skin condition is improving.
I’m ordering a few more pairs.
That’s good.
Maybe I should buy some. Or maybe not. I imagine they are hot to wear.
Michael V said:
Kingy said:
Just been shopping. I asked Ms Kingy if she wanted a tub of spoonerism. Her reply was unladylike.
I have duck fat in the fridge. I do not intend to ask the question, but I may dob you in for having asked it.
I also have duck fat in the fridge. That brand shown. It comes from a place a little North of us here at Nhill.
Michael V said:
Michael V said:
Kingy said:
Just been shopping. I asked Ms Kingy if she wanted a tub of spoonerism. Her reply was unladylike.
I have duck fat in the fridge. I do not intend to ask the question, but I may dob you in for having asked it.
I tried. Fell flat. Recipient didn’t know what a Spoonerism is.
Darn, that is kinda a pre-requisite.
Kingy said:
Michael V said:
Michael V said:I have duck fat in the fridge. I do not intend to ask the question, but I may dob you in for having asked it.
I tried. Fell flat. Recipient didn’t know what a Spoonerism is.
Darn, that is kinda a pre-requisite.
I’ll say.
Michael V said:
Michael V said:
Kingy said:
Just been shopping. I asked Ms Kingy if she wanted a tub of spoonerism. Her reply was unladylike.
I have duck fat in the fridge. I do not intend to ask the question, but I may dob you in for having asked it.
I tried. Fell flat. Recipient didn’t know what a Spoonerism is.
I suggest that you leave by the town drain.
captain_spalding said:
Michael V said:
Michael V said:I have duck fat in the fridge. I do not intend to ask the question, but I may dob you in for having asked it.
I tried. Fell flat. Recipient didn’t know what a Spoonerism is.
I suggest that you leave by the town drain.
OK.
:(
What to do to avoid the racist, plastic flag waving bogans around Australia Day
Today is Robbie Burns day, so you need a Burns supper. Haggis, neeps and tatties. (Probably lamb chops and mash would do), accompanied by copious quantities of Scotch Whisky, followed by incoherent renditions of Burns’ poems. Your hangover tomorrow will keep you in bed for half the day.
Then eat some joyous curries to celebrate India Republic day.
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
Looks like the forum curse continues. My arm, Woodie’s toe, Tau’s finger, buffy’s ongoing knee issues…Does someone know a white witch to remove the pox?
OTOH, my new mummification socks seem to be doing my legs and feet some good.
A lot less achy and painful and the skin condition is improving.
I’m ordering a few more pairs.
That’s good.
Maybe I should buy some. Or maybe not. I imagine they are hot to wear.
Not really. The fabric itself is very thin but strong.
You need to measure the circumference of your calves at the widest point. I was surprised to find mine are 50cm – half a metre.
AussieDJ said:
What to do to avoid the racist, plastic flag waving bogans around Australia DayToday is Robbie Burns day, so you need a Burns supper. Haggis, neeps and tatties. (Probably lamb chops and mash would do), accompanied by copious quantities of Scotch Whisky, followed by incoherent renditions of Burns’ poems. Your hangover tomorrow will keep you in bed for half the day.
Then eat some joyous curries to celebrate India Republic day.
Or just celebrate my older sister’s birthday, which is tomorrow.
Michael V said:
captain_spalding said:
Michael V said:I tried. Fell flat. Recipient didn’t know what a Spoonerism is.
I suggest that you leave by the town drain.
OK.
:(
It was one of Rev. Spooner’s more famous examples.
He suggested to a young man at his college that the student had no place at the college, and should leave via the south-bound train.
AussieDJ said:
What to do to avoid the racist, plastic flag waving bogans around Australia DayToday is Robbie Burns day, so you need a Burns supper. Haggis, neeps and tatties. (Probably lamb chops and mash would do), accompanied by copious quantities of Scotch Whisky, followed by incoherent renditions of Burns’ poems. Your hangover tomorrow will keep you in bed for half the day.
Then eat some joyous curries to celebrate India Republic day.
Oh, thanks, i was wondering what to make tonight.
Beef curry.
captain_spalding said:
AussieDJ said:
What to do to avoid the racist, plastic flag waving bogans around Australia DayToday is Robbie Burns day, so you need a Burns supper. Haggis, neeps and tatties. (Probably lamb chops and mash would do), accompanied by copious quantities of Scotch Whisky, followed by incoherent renditions of Burns’ poems. Your hangover tomorrow will keep you in bed for half the day.
Then eat some joyous curries to celebrate India Republic day.
Oh, thanks, i was wondering what to make tonight.
Beef curry.
:)
AussieDJ said:
What to do to avoid the racist, plastic flag waving bogans around Australia DayToday is Robbie Burns day, so you need a Burns supper. Haggis, neeps and tatties. (Probably lamb chops and mash would do), accompanied by copious quantities of Scotch Whisky, followed by incoherent renditions of Burns’ poems. Your hangover tomorrow will keep you in bed for half the day.
Then eat some joyous curries to celebrate India Republic day.
I’m considering wearing my Yes 23 t-shirt tomorrow.
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:OTOH, my new mummification socks seem to be doing my legs and feet some good.
A lot less achy and painful and the skin condition is improving.
I’m ordering a few more pairs.
That’s good.
Maybe I should buy some. Or maybe not. I imagine they are hot to wear.
Not really. The fabric itself is very thin but strong.
You need to measure the circumference of your calves at the widest point. I was surprised to find mine are 50cm – half a metre.
Thanks
captain_spalding said:
Michael V said:
captain_spalding said:I suggest that you leave by the town drain.
OK.
:(
It was one of Rev. Spooner’s more famous examples.
He suggested to a young man at his college that the student had no place at the college, and should leave via the south-bound train.
:)
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:OTOH, my new mummification socks seem to be doing my legs and feet some good.
A lot less achy and painful and the skin condition is improving.
I’m ordering a few more pairs.
That’s good.
Maybe I should buy some. Or maybe not. I imagine they are hot to wear.
Not really. The fabric itself is very thin but strong.
You need to measure the circumference of your calves at the widest point. I was surprised to find mine are 50cm – half a metre.
You made me curious. Mine are 36cm. But then I’ve got fairly skinny ankles at 21cm.
buffy said:
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:That’s good.
Maybe I should buy some. Or maybe not. I imagine they are hot to wear.
Not really. The fabric itself is very thin but strong.
You need to measure the circumference of your calves at the widest point. I was surprised to find mine are 50cm – half a metre.
You made me curious. Mine are 36cm. But then I’ve got fairly skinny ankles at 21cm.
I got curious too: calf 30cm, ankle 19cm.
buffy said:
Divine Angel said:
Looks like the forum curse continues. My arm, Woodie’s toe, Tau’s finger, buffy’s ongoing knee issues…Does someone know a white witch to remove the pox?
I am the witch…
Oh, hang on, I might be an Edge Witch.
“An edge witch is one who makes her living on the edges, in that moment when boundary conditions apply—between life and death, light and dark, good and evil and, most dangerously of all, today and tomorrow.”
A little bit of Pratchett for Tamb.
:)
There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man’s fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area which we call “The Twilight Zone”.
It’s overcast, getting darker, and I can hear thunder.
Peak Warming Man said:
buffy said:
Divine Angel said:
Looks like the forum curse continues. My arm, Woodie’s toe, Tau’s finger, buffy’s ongoing knee issues…Does someone know a white witch to remove the pox?
I am the witch…
Oh, hang on, I might be an Edge Witch.
“An edge witch is one who makes her living on the edges, in that moment when boundary conditions apply—between life and death, light and dark, good and evil and, most dangerously of all, today and tomorrow.”
A little bit of Pratchett for Tamb.
:)
There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man’s fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area which we call “The Twilight Zone”.
Uh-oh. Look out!
Michael V said:
It’s overcast, getting darker, and I can hear thunder.
Bunch of storms on the radar, none near here, and all look like they’re heading north.
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
It’s overcast, getting darker, and I can hear thunder.Bunch of storms on the radar, none near here, and all look like they’re heading north.
They are heading our way.
Mrs V’s gone to the beach for her daily walk and swim. I hope she doesn’t get electrocuted.
The Canadian woman who dies on Frazier Is drowned; preliminary investigations have found.
The bite marks on her body were caused after death they say.
Peak Warming Man said:
The Canadian woman who died on Frazier drowned; preliminary investigations have found.
The bite marks on her body were caused after death they say.
Fixed.
Peak Warming Man said:
Peak Warming Man said:
The Canadian woman who died on Frazier drowned; preliminary investigations have found.
The bite marks on her body were caused after death they say.
Fixed.
?
The bite marks were premortem, before death. She may have gone into the ocean to get away from them, and drowned. Anyway those dingoes have been euthanised.
Divine Angel said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Peak Warming Man said:
The Canadian woman who died on Frazier drowned; preliminary investigations have found.
The bite marks on her body were caused after death they say.
Fixed.
?
The bite marks were premortem, before death. She may have gone into the ocean to get away from them, and drowned. Anyway those dingoes have been euthanised.
Euthanased?
The internet tells me euthanased is Australian English, euthanised is primarily US.
Michael V said:
It’s overcast, getting darker, and I can hear thunder.
The rain has arrived here. I decided to out for a walk earlier than usual. I was about 150m short of home when it started. Now I am feeling damp and sticky.
Divine Angel said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Peak Warming Man said:
The Canadian woman who died on Frazier drowned; preliminary investigations have found.
The bite marks on her body were caused after death they say.
Fixed.
?
The bite marks were premortem, before death. She may have gone into the ocean to get away from them, and drowned. Anyway those dingoes have been euthanised.
I must have read an earlier report.
Divine Angel said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Peak Warming Man said:
The Canadian woman who died on Frazier drowned; preliminary investigations have found.
The bite marks on her body were caused after death they say.
Fixed.
?
The bite marks were premortem, before death. She may have gone into the ocean to get away from them, and drowned. Anyway those dingoes have been euthanised.
Or rather, seven of the ten.
party_pants said:
Michael V said:
It’s overcast, getting darker, and I can hear thunder.
The rain has arrived here. I decided to out for a walk earlier than usual. I was about 150m short of home when it started. Now I am feeling damp and sticky.
Mrs V got back without having a swim and without being electrocuted. So that’s good.
We’re heading for a cool 7 minimum tonight, but then 28 max tomorrow, followed by two days of 29.
Peak Warming Man said:
Divine Angel said:
Peak Warming Man said:Fixed.
?
The bite marks were premortem, before death. She may have gone into the ocean to get away from them, and drowned. Anyway those dingoes have been euthanised.
I must have read an earlier report.
‘The autopsy has found physical evidence consistent with drowning and injuries consistent with dingo bites. Pre-mortem dingo bite marks are not likely to have caused immediate death. There are extensive post-mortem dingo bite marks.”
The statement from the court concluded: “There is no evidence that any other person was involved.”
It had been speculated that James could have entered the water to escape dingoes before drowning.’
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/23/piper-james-backpacker-kgari-dingoes-coroner-autopsy-evidence-drowning-dingo-bites
buffy said:
Divine Angel said:
Looks like the forum curse continues. My arm, Woodie’s toe, Tau’s finger, buffy’s ongoing knee issues…Does someone know a white witch to remove the pox?
I am the witch…
Oh, hang on, I might be an Edge Witch.
“An edge witch is one who makes her living on the edges, in that moment when boundary conditions apply—between life and death, light and dark, good and evil and, most dangerously of all, today and tomorrow.”
A little bit of Pratchett for Tamb.
:)
I am a witch, according to the parish council members of an Anglican church in the mountains of blue.
Heavy rain, unusual for mid-Jan in Perth
Picked up my new glasses. Had a nice drive in the light rain. Saw a flock of cockatoos…corellas?
Had a little nap on Lorelie. Took a small string of cardboard stars out of my stationery case, removed the purple clip, strung them up on the wall next to Lorelie.
Went to the kitchen to make a mug of tea and cheese on toast. Walked into the bedroom and couldn’t figure out what the purple clip was on my table.
Blink, blink. Derp.
Sat down on Lorelie and turned the fan on. Heard a scratching noise next to me, didn’t know wtf it was, turned around. The fan is blowing the little stars around.
The dementia has arrived, or it’s the AuDHD. I’ve read that AuDHD can do this shit to you.
‘uckin’ blackouts!!!
That ‘s twice in 2 minutes and now it’s off for good.
If it’s off for more than 15 secs, then it’s off for a minimum 4 hours.
GGGGGGRRRR!! 😡😠🤬
Woodie said:
‘uckin’ blackouts!!!That ‘s twice in 2 minutes and now it’s off for good.
If it’s off for more than 15 secs, then it’s off for a minimum 4 hours.
GGGGGGRRRR!! 😡😠🤬
Bugger.
:(
Woodie said:
‘uckin’ blackouts!!!That ‘s twice in 2 minutes and now it’s off for good.
If it’s off for more than 15 secs, then it’s off for a minimum 4 hours.
GGGGGGRRRR!! 😡😠🤬
Damn. It’s a lot to put up with as it seems to happen up your way several times a year.
Michael V said:
Woodie said:
‘uckin’ blackouts!!!That ‘s twice in 2 minutes and now it’s off for good.
If it’s off for more than 15 secs, then it’s off for a minimum 4 hours.
GGGGGGRRRR!! 😡😠🤬
Bugger.
:(
I twas wrong. Just 15 mins,😮
Woodie said:
‘uckin’ blackouts!!!That ‘s twice in 2 minutes and now it’s off for good.
If it’s off for more than 15 secs, then it’s off for a minimum 4 hours.
GGGGGGRRRR!! 😡😠🤬
The good Lord works in mysterious ways my son.
Woodie said:
Michael V said:
Woodie said:
‘uckin’ blackouts!!!That ‘s twice in 2 minutes and now it’s off for good.
If it’s off for more than 15 secs, then it’s off for a minimum 4 hours.
GGGGGGRRRR!! 😡😠🤬
Bugger.
:(
I twas wrong. Just 15 mins,😮
Goodo. But don’t hold your breath…
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1DsLGnQ39G/
Gang signs
Woodie said:
‘uckin’ blackouts!!!That ‘s twice in 2 minutes and now it’s off for good.
If it’s off for more than 15 secs, then it’s off for a minimum 4 hours.
GGGGGGRRRR!! 😡😠🤬
Need solar and a battery, now with blackout protection apparently.
captain_spalding said:
0.3
poikilotherm said:
Woodie said:
‘uckin’ blackouts!!!
That ‘s twice in 2 minutes and now it’s off for good.
If it’s off for more than 15 secs, then it’s off for a minimum 4 hours.
GGGGGGRRRR!! 😡😠🤬
Need solar and a battery, now with blackout protection apparently.
^
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Free-climbing 508 metres? No thanks. Just thinking about it gives me the weak-kneed heebie-jeebies.
The guy is nuts.
Agree.
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Free-climbing 508 metres? No thanks. Just thinking about it gives me the weak-kneed heebie-jeebies.
The guy is nuts.
Agree.
All these shit just for them clicks, lame.
The climb drew both excitement and concern over the ethical implications of attempting such a high-risk endeavour on a live broadcast.
Bubblecar said:
roughbarked said:
Just back from putting Mrs rb in an ambulance. She’s fallen and looks like a broken hip.Never rains but it pours.
That’s rotten luck indeed :(
Best wishes for a quick recovery. But broken hips are a serious bastard.
Back from the hospital.
Looks like the neck of the femur is broken. Of course they are sending her to Wagga to get the full diagnosis. We don’t have bone doctors here anymore.
How’s Mrs rb?
Divine Angel said:
How’s Mrs rb?
She’s in pain but they have given her morphine. She’s going to have to wait until tomorrow for transport to Wagga.
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
How’s Mrs rb?
She’s in pain but they have given her morphine. She’s going to have to wait until tomorrow for transport to Wagga.
Ugh, it’s gonna be a long night for her. Definitely a broken hip?
roughbarked said:
Bubblecar said:
roughbarked said:
Just back from putting Mrs rb in an ambulance. She’s fallen and looks like a broken hip.Never rains but it pours.
That’s rotten luck indeed :(
Best wishes for a quick recovery. But broken hips are a serious bastard.
Back from the hospital.
Looks like the neck of the femur is broken. Of course they are sending her to Wagga to get the full diagnosis. We don’t have bone doctors here anymore.
Oh, that’s not nice. Sending lots of love to Mrs rb and hope she makes a speedy and good recovery.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
How’s Mrs rb?
She’s in pain but they have given her morphine. She’s going to have to wait until tomorrow for transport to Wagga.
Ugh, it’s gonna be a long night for her. Definitely a broken hip?
Yes. The neck of the femur they think. Because we don’t have bone doctors here they couldn’t give a definite but they said she’ll be having surgery to fix it.
ruby said:
roughbarked said:
Bubblecar said:That’s rotten luck indeed :(
Best wishes for a quick recovery. But broken hips are a serious bastard.
Back from the hospital.
Looks like the neck of the femur is broken. Of course they are sending her to Wagga to get the full diagnosis. We don’t have bone doctors here anymore.
Oh, that’s not nice. Sending lots of love to Mrs rb and hope she makes a speedy and good recovery.
Thanks ruby.
this her second hip fracture. Now she will have had both sides operated on. Maybe they’ll shorten this leg to match the other one. It was 2cm shorter after the operation.
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:She’s in pain but they have given her morphine. She’s going to have to wait until tomorrow for transport to Wagga.
Ugh, it’s gonna be a long night for her. Definitely a broken hip?
Yes. The neck of the femur they think. Because we don’t have bone doctors here they couldn’t give a definite but they said she’ll be having surgery to fix it.
I hope it all goes well and she’s not out of action for too long. Or stuck with chronic pain.
Bubblecar said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:Ugh, it’s gonna be a long night for her. Definitely a broken hip?
Yes. The neck of the femur they think. Because we don’t have bone doctors here they couldn’t give a definite but they said she’ll be having surgery to fix it.
I hope it all goes well and she’s not out of action for too long. Or stuck with chronic pain.
She already has lots of chronic pain. She has psoriatic arthritis in her hands. The finger joints all go sideways. And that’s just her hands.. She’s a survivor. As determined as .. In remission from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma That was supposed to kill her a decade ago.
Bloody nearly 10PM and still 37 degrees.
roughbarked said:
Bloody nearly 10PM and still 37 degrees.
That sucks too
Not sure a town can be defamed.
Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg is Australian of the Year
roughbarked said:
Bubblecar said:
roughbarked said:
Just back from putting Mrs rb in an ambulance. She’s fallen and looks like a broken hip.Never rains but it pours.
That’s rotten luck indeed :(
Best wishes for a quick recovery. But broken hips are a serious bastard.
Back from the hospital.
Looks like the neck of the femur is broken. Of course they are sending her to Wagga to get the full diagnosis. We don’t have bone doctors here anymore.
Ah shit. Keep us informed.
Redcliff is in the firing line, we will get the edge of it at Wynnum. I think.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Bloody nearly 10PM and still 37 degrees.
That sucks too
Breathes a sigh of relief. It has dropped to 36.4˚C
ruby said:
roughbarked said:
Bubblecar said:That’s rotten luck indeed :(
Best wishes for a quick recovery. But broken hips are a serious bastard.
Back from the hospital.
Looks like the neck of the femur is broken. Of course they are sending her to Wagga to get the full diagnosis. We don’t have bone doctors here anymore.
Oh, that’s not nice. Sending lots of love to Mrs rb and hope she makes a speedy and good recovery.
+1
My best wishes to Mrs RB.
party_pants said:
ruby said:
roughbarked said:Back from the hospital.
Looks like the neck of the femur is broken. Of course they are sending her to Wagga to get the full diagnosis. We don’t have bone doctors here anymore.
Oh, that’s not nice. Sending lots of love to Mrs rb and hope she makes a speedy and good recovery.
+1
My best wishes to Mrs RB.
If all goes well she may be operated on as early as tomorrow. We shall see what we shall see.
Perth Scorchers win BBL, beat Sydney Sixers.
Remind me to update the things
dv said:
Remind me to update the things
Don’t forget to update the things, dv.
dv said:
Remind me to update the things
when?
btm said:
dv said:
Remind me to update the things
Don’t forget to update the things, dv.
But only the things that really need updating. Other things can be left in peace, unless they’re really starting to stink of mildew etc.
dv said:
Remind me to update the things
Update the things.
Ooops
Witty Rejoinder said:
Ooops
You messed up my thread¡
dv said:
Remind me to update the things
dv: Update the things.
party_pants said:
ruby said:
roughbarked said:Back from the hospital.
Looks like the neck of the femur is broken. Of course they are sending her to Wagga to get the full diagnosis. We don’t have bone doctors here anymore.
Oh, that’s not nice. Sending lots of love to Mrs rb and hope she makes a speedy and good recovery.
+1
My best wishes to Mrs RB.
+1.
And to you, rb.
Good morning everybody.
Calm, partly cloudy, 24.8° C and 92% RH currently. Forecast: no rain and a top of 36° C today. Clouds are getting very colourful, as the sky lightens. Luckily, I’m not a shepherd, so I’ll take no warning from it.
No real plans. I’ve been looking at the notion of making adult training wheels for one of the bicycles, so I can ride with a much lower risk of falling, given that my balance seems to not be returning. Not much luck in the design department yet. Got plenty of bits of steel and various-sized wheels lying around, but nothing that really would work has sprung out of the mélange.
Last night’s dinner – fried rice – was enjoyed by Mrs V, so I’m thankful for that. Breakfast (ham on buttered toast) and lunch (reheated suan cai yu) were enjoyed too.
Today? TBA.
Have a great day.
:)
AussieDJ said:
party_pants said:
ruby said:Oh, that’s not nice. Sending lots of love to Mrs rb and hope she makes a speedy and good recovery.
+1
My best wishes to Mrs RB.
+1.
And to you, rb.
Thanks. They haven’t transported her yet. She’s still in local hospital. Getting patient transport isn’t as easy as it sounds.
Good morning Holidayers. Presently a lovely 10 degrees at the back door, I’ve got the house open to capture coolth. We are forecast 38 degrees today and sunny.
I’m about to put some gardening clothes on and go and stack the last of the firewood into the shed. I don’t want it sitting out in wheelbarrows in the heat this afternoon, nor tomorrow when the forecast is for 46 and windy. I expect we will get the “Catastrophic” fire warning again tomorrow.
wackydoodle. The first of Feb isn’t going to be above 40. They promise it will only be 34.
Can’t wait.
Only got 7/10 in the history quiz.
“The caption, of course, was to be, ‘Hayek’s Got Inflation By The Balls.’”
The humorous photo became famous in certain circles. A copy was even presented to Margaret Thatcher.
But his speaking tour left a bigger legacy than that.
Hayek’s influence on Australia’s economy in the years that followed, specifically the network of “free market” think tanks that were created by his followers, is now one of the objects of interest in a federal parliamentary inquiry.
The inquiry is investigating how “misinformation” and “disinformation” about climate change and energy is financed, produced and disseminated, and what connections exist between Australian organisations and foreign think tanks and influence networks.
This piece will lift the veil on many of those connections.
It will provide the context Australians need to better understand what the parliamentary inquiry is investigating.
To do so, it will step through a wide variety of topics: the origins of neoliberalism, the Mont Pelerin Society, the Atlas Network, the Overton window, the Nobel Prize in economics, and even cryptocurrencies.
By the end, readers might see the world with fresh eyes. From our ABC.
Just had a call froom the hospital informing me that Mrs rb is in transport to Wagga where hopefully, they’ll operate soon.
roughbarked said:
Just had a call froom the hospital informing me that Mrs rb is in transport to Wagga where hopefully, they’ll operate soon.
Hope she recovers well, and quickly.
Top of 34 today. No coolth to capture so I’ll turn on the aircon early.
No plans at this stage but maybe we’ll go to an Australia Day event somewhere.
Divine Angel said:
Top of 34 today. No coolth to capture so I’ll turn on the aircon early.No plans at this stage but maybe we’ll go to an Australia Day event somewhere.
Looks like I’ll be home alone.
47C today weatherology page indicates, I tapped the screen just to be sure it wasn’t a sticky read. Been a problem since sundials went out of fashion, you never had to tap the sundial to get the shadow to find the right place, no sticky shadows.
modern technology rolls eyes
anyway how are my fair weather friends getting it today, not 47C I bet
and breakfast is boiling demandingly, you stay there i’ll get it
Low 30s for the rest of the week here at the airport, our nearest weather station.
roughbarked said:
Yikes
transition said:
47C today weatherology page indicates, I tapped the screen just to be sure it wasn’t a sticky read. Been a problem since sundials went out of fashion, you never had to tap the sundial to get the shadow to find the right place, no sticky shadows.modern technology rolls eyes
anyway how are my fair weather friends getting it today, not 47C I bet
and breakfast is boiling demandingly, you stay there i’ll get it
You are apparently sending us that tomorrow…after you have used it…
Say, roughy, hypothetically speaking, if one’s wife was in a hospital undergoing, oh I don’t know, hip surgery, how long would one expect her to be there?
Divine Angel said:
Say, roughy, hypothetically speaking, if one’s wife was in a hospital undergoing, oh I don’t know, hip surgery, how long would one expect her to be there?
They’ll get her up and about in a few days I suspect. Though of course the plans of mice and men and all that.
roughbarked said:
Though of course the plans of mice and men…
…Gang aft agley
Boris said:
roughbarked said:
Though of course the plans of mice and men…
…Gang aft agley
Burns Steinbeck.
Michael V said:
Boris said:
roughbarked said:
Though of course the plans of mice and men…
…Gang aft agley
Burns Steinbeck.
:)
Morning Bazza and Trevor and Bluey and Shirl, struth it’s a bonza day.
Hey true blue is it me and you
Is it standing by your mates
Good luck to your wife, DA
Peak Warming Man said:
Morning Bazza and Trevor and Bluey and Shirl, struth it’s a bonza day.
Hey true blue is it me and you
Is it standing by your mates
Will you tie it up with wire just to keep the show on the road?
roughbarked said:
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By the end, readers might see the world with fresh eyes. From our ABC.
they forgot to
“ the increase in inequality engendered by financial openness and austerity might itself undercut growth, the very thing that the neoliberal agenda is intent on boosting.
include the words “claims to be” there
dv said:
Good luck to your wife, DA
eh
Divine Angel said:
Say, roughy, hypothetically speaking, if one’s wife was in a hospital undergoing, oh I don’t know, hip surgery, how long would one expect her to be there?
is it like 1 to 2 wekeweke
Peak Warming Man said:
Morning Bazza and Trevor and Bluey and Shirl, struth it’s a bonza day.
Hey true blue is it me and you
Is it standing by your mates
Witty Rejoinder said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Morning Bazza and Trevor and Bluey and Shirl, struth it’s a bonza day.
Hey true blue is it me and you
Is it standing by your mates
No it’s pretending you’re some icon of rural Australian battlers when in fact you went to an elite Melbourne boarding school. And he can’t write quality music for shit.
but elites are good for rural Australian battlers that’s what the think tanks tell us
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:
Say, roughy, hypothetically speaking, if one’s wife was in a hospital undergoing, oh I don’t know, hip surgery, how long would one expect her to be there?is it like 1 to 2 wekeweke
Depends but they’ll want to test weight bearing quite quickly.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Yikes
wow
weird that we only get one big spike day in city compared to these
Mrs rb texted to say she is in a bed in a ward in Wagga. Full of pain and morphine so she was going to try a sleep.
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Yikes
wow
weird that we only get one big spike day in city compared to these
This adds up to eight days above 40 with most above 43 and no night below 23.
Divine Angel said:
Say, roughy, hypothetically speaking, if one’s wife was in a hospital undergoing, oh I don’t know, hip surgery, how long would one expect her to be there?
3-4 days
Witty Rejoinder said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Morning Bazza and Trevor and Bluey and Shirl, struth it’s a bonza day.
Hey true blue is it me and you
Is it standing by your mates
No it’s pretending you’re some icon of rural Australian battlers when in fact you went to an elite Melbourne boarding school. And he can’t write quality music for shit.
Round here, many rural “battlers” send their kids to posh boarding schools in Perth.
roughbarked said:
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:
Say, roughy, hypothetically speaking, if one’s wife was in a hospital undergoing, oh I don’t know, hip surgery, how long would one expect her to be there?
is it like 1 to 2 wekeweke
Depends but they’ll want to test weight bearing quite quickly.
Here we just internet found this, not sure what prh means but don’t get a clot.
https://www.slhd.nsw.gov.au/concord/Orthopaedics/fractures_hips.html
roughbarked said:
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:
Yikes
wow
weird that we only get one big spike day in city compared to these
This adds up to eight days above 40 with most above 43 and no night below 23.
yuck
SCIENCE said:
roughbarked said:
SCIENCE said:
wow
weird that we only get one big spike day in city compared to these
This adds up to eight days above 40 with most above 43 and no night below 23.
yuck
‘Straya mate.
party_pants said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Morning Bazza and Trevor and Bluey and Shirl, struth it’s a bonza day.
Hey true blue is it me and you
Is it standing by your mates
No it’s pretending you’re some icon of rural Australian battlers when in fact you went to an elite Melbourne boarding school. And he can’t write quality music for shit.Round here, many rural “battlers” send their kids to posh boarding schools in Perth.
Aye. The only battle they face is keeping the ATO out of their family trusts.
So far, we have gotten away with a very mild summer over here. We’ve had one or two days over 40, but for the most part it has been in the high 20s or low 30s. Very nice.
party_pants said:
So far, we have gotten away with a very mild summer over here. We’ve had one or two days over 40, but for the most part it has been in the high 20s or low 30s. Very nice.
That’s not the way DV tells it.
Witty Rejoinder said:
party_pants said:
So far, we have gotten away with a very mild summer over here. We’ve had one or two days over 40, but for the most part it has been in the high 20s or low 30s. Very nice.
That’s not the way DV tells it.
DV is a wuss.
Boris said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
party_pants said:
So far, we have gotten away with a very mild summer over here. We’ve had one or two days over 40, but for the most part it has been in the high 20s or low 30s. Very nice.
That’s not the way DV tells it.
DV is a wuss.
But he did do the thing so I’ll give him that.
Boris said:
Boris said:
Witty Rejoinder said:That’s not the way DV tells it.
DV is a wuss.
But he did do the thing so I’ll give him that.
Well he said he did.
Peak Warming Man said:
Boris said:
Boris said:DV is a wuss.
But he did do the thing so I’ll give him that.
Well he said he did.
Can you learn to trust him?
Witty Rejoinder said:
party_pants said:
So far, we have gotten away with a very mild summer over here. We’ve had one or two days over 40, but for the most part it has been in the high 20s or low 30s. Very nice.
That’s not the way DV tells it.
I’ve been giving completely accurate meteorological data.
dv said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
party_pants said:
So far, we have gotten away with a very mild summer over here. We’ve had one or two days over 40, but for the most part it has been in the high 20s or low 30s. Very nice.
That’s not the way DV tells it.
I’ve been giving completely accurate meteorological data.
Where are you, in the Pilbara?
dv said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
party_pants said:
So far, we have gotten away with a very mild summer over here. We’ve had one or two days over 40, but for the most part it has been in the high 20s or low 30s. Very nice.
That’s not the way DV tells it.
I’ve been giving completely accurate meteorological data.
There’s something rong with that sentence.
roughbarked said:
dv said:
Witty Rejoinder said:That’s not the way DV tells it.
I’ve been giving completely accurate meteorological data.
Where are you, in the Pilbara?
No, I’m in Perth.
The last thing I posted on the weather here was that it was raining heavily, unusual for this time of year.
When we had a 41 degree day last week I did mention that because, well, it is somewhat noteworthy is it not?
Anyway, here comes my bus.
Peak Warming Man said:
Anyway, here comes my bus.
It’s alright
dv said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
party_pants said:
So far, we have gotten away with a very mild summer over here. We’ve had one or two days over 40, but for the most part it has been in the high 20s or low 30s. Very nice.
That’s not the way DV tells it.
I’ve been giving completely accurate meteorological data.
Yes, I think so.
My interpretation of of that data with only 4 or 5 days over 40C from the beginning of December to late January where we are now, fits my idea of a mild summer. I do recall in years past having heat waves that lasted for several days at a time, and having several of them from December through to the end of Feb.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Morning Bazza and Trevor and Bluey and Shirl, struth it’s a bonza day.
Hey true blue is it me and you
Is it standing by your mates
No it’s pretending you’re some icon of rural Australian battlers when in fact you went to an elite Melbourne boarding school. And he can’t write quality music for shit.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Williamson_
“Origins and beginnings
Williamson’s performance style originates from his ‘farmland, not city bitumen’ lifestyle, and his upbringing is referred to by the nickname, ‘The Mallee Boy’. His early musical influences were Roger Miller and Rolf Harris, both of whom provided inspirational elements for his first hit, namely using a vocal imitation from Miller’s “Dang Me” and replacing Rolf’s wobble board with a Jaw’s Harp. From the age of seven he learned to play the ukulele from his father, before proceeding when he was twelve to guitar and taught himself to play harmonica. For the last four years of secondary schooling Williamson attended Scotch College in Melbourne. In the early 1960s, while still at college, he formed a folk music group. After schooling Williamson returned home to become a farmer and, in 1965, the family moved to Croppa Creek, near Moree, where Williamson began performing at a local restaurant.”
Armidale Theatre Club friends (Julie and Zi Fuad) owned that restaurant when they were in Moree, and gave Williamson his first paid music job.
party_pants said:
dv said:
Witty Rejoinder said:That’s not the way DV tells it.
I’ve been giving completely accurate meteorological data.
Yes, I think so.
My interpretation of of that data with only 4 or 5 days over 40C from the beginning of December to late January where we are now, fits my idea of a mild summer. I do recall in years past having heat waves that lasted for several days at a time, and having several of them from December through to the end of Feb.
Yep Similar to here. Sometimes we have the heater on at Christmas but bot often. Many a Christmas spent with the sprinkler on the carport roof eatiing cold watermelon under it.Long stints of hot weather in Jan Feb and March.
Michael V said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Morning Bazza and Trevor and Bluey and Shirl, struth it’s a bonza day.
Hey true blue is it me and you
Is it standing by your mates
No it’s pretending you’re some icon of rural Australian battlers when in fact you went to an elite Melbourne boarding school. And he can’t write quality music for shit.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Williamson_
“Origins and beginnings
Williamson’s performance style originates from his ‘farmland, not city bitumen’ lifestyle, and his upbringing is referred to by the nickname, ‘The Mallee Boy’. His early musical influences were Roger Miller and Rolf Harris, both of whom provided inspirational elements for his first hit, namely using a vocal imitation from Miller’s “Dang Me” and replacing Rolf’s wobble board with a Jaw’s Harp. From the age of seven he learned to play the ukulele from his father, before proceeding when he was twelve to guitar and taught himself to play harmonica. For the last four years of secondary schooling Williamson attended Scotch College in Melbourne. In the early 1960s, while still at college, he formed a folk music group. After schooling Williamson returned home to become a farmer and, in 1965, the family moved to Croppa Creek, near Moree, where Williamson began performing at a local restaurant.”
Armidale Theatre Club friends (Julie and Zi Fuad) owned that restaurant when they were in Moree, and gave Williamson his first paid music job.
and he attended 56 Tamworth country music festivals.
Peak Warming Man said:
Anyway, here comes my bus.
Outrageous!
The bus was on time.
Bon voyage.
:)~P
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Say, roughy, hypothetically speaking, if one’s wife was in a hospital undergoing, oh I don’t know, hip surgery, how long would one expect her to be there?They’ll get her up and about in a few days I suspect. Though of course the plans of mice and men and all that.
I see. If one were to, again hypothetically speaking, say, send something to someone at a hospital, under what name should it be addressed to? And any allergies etc one should know about?
Also, just in case one should need such information, a handy email address might be reneespam819 at gmail dot com instead of a public forum. You know, just in case.
Specialist just spoke to her and informed her that it is a serious operation, worse than the other hip she hd done a decade ago.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Say, roughy, hypothetically speaking, if one’s wife was in a hospital undergoing, oh I don’t know, hip surgery, how long would one expect her to be there?They’ll get her up and about in a few days I suspect. Though of course the plans of mice and men and all that.
I see. If one were to, again hypothetically speaking, say, send something to someone at a hospital, under what name should it be addressed to? And any allergies etc one should know about?
Also, just in case one should need such information, a handy email address might be reneespam819 at gmail dot com instead of a public forum. You know, just in case.
I have your other gmail from your book.
roughbarked said:
Specialist just spoke to her and informed her that it is a serious operation, worse than the other hip she hd done a decade ago.
So what I’ve been thinking is to send Mrs rb something nice. I really feel for her. I was thinking like, a basket of goodies or something. I would need a name and room number, when that info becomes available. (I assume her name is already known to people who need to know.) any allergies or other dietary restrictions?
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:They’ll get her up and about in a few days I suspect. Though of course the plans of mice and men and all that.
I see. If one were to, again hypothetically speaking, say, send something to someone at a hospital, under what name should it be addressed to? And any allergies etc one should know about?
Also, just in case one should need such information, a handy email address might be reneespam819 at gmail dot com instead of a public forum. You know, just in case.
I have your other gmail from your book.
Yeah that works too. I monitor both, but use the spam one for newsletter and signing up to stuff. But anyway, see my previous post.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Specialist just spoke to her and informed her that it is a serious operation, worse than the other hip she hd done a decade ago.
So what I’ve been thinking is to send Mrs rb something nice. I really feel for her. I was thinking like, a basket of goodies or something. I would need a name and room number, when that info becomes available. (I assume her name is already known to people who need to know.) any allergies or other dietary restrictions?
She’s a vegetarian. ;)
party_pants said:
So far, we have gotten away with a very mild summer over here. We’ve had one or two days over 40, but for the most part it has been in the high 20s or low 30s. Very nice.
We’ve had a run of summers without over 40s. So I guess we just have to put up with it now the cycle is turning.
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Specialist just spoke to her and informed her that it is a serious operation, worse than the other hip she hd done a decade ago.
So what I’ve been thinking is to send Mrs rb something nice. I really feel for her. I was thinking like, a basket of goodies or something. I would need a name and room number, when that info becomes available. (I assume her name is already known to people who need to know.) any allergies or other dietary restrictions?
She’s a vegetarian. ;)
crosses meat tray off list.
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Specialist just spoke to her and informed her that it is a serious operation, worse than the other hip she hd done a decade ago.
So what I’ve been thinking is to send Mrs rb something nice. I really feel for her. I was thinking like, a basket of goodies or something. I would need a name and room number, when that info becomes available. (I assume her name is already known to people who need to know.) any allergies or other dietary restrictions?
She’s a vegetarian. ;)
Jeez, not even some Aussie lamb on Australia Day?? She really is in the wars ain’t she.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:So what I’ve been thinking is to send Mrs rb something nice. I really feel for her. I was thinking like, a basket of goodies or something. I would need a name and room number, when that info becomes available. (I assume her name is already known to people who need to know.) any allergies or other dietary restrictions?
She’s a vegetarian. ;)
Jeez, not even some Aussie lamb on Australia Day?? She really is in the wars ain’t she.
:) She’s forgotten what lamb tastes like it has been more than half a century.
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:She’s a vegetarian. ;)
Jeez, not even some Aussie lamb on Australia Day?? She really is in the wars ain’t she.
:) She’s forgotten what lamb tastes like it has been more than half a century.
roughbarked said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:Jeez, not even some Aussie lamb on Australia Day?? She really is in the wars ain’t she.
:) She’s forgotten what lamb tastes like it has been more than half a century.
She wasn’t happy when her pet lamb turned up on her plate.
roughbarked said:
roughbarked said:
roughbarked said::) She’s forgotten what lamb tastes like it has been more than half a century.
She wasn’t happy when her pet lamb turned up on her plate.
mary had a little lamb her father shot it dead. now mary takes that lamb to school between two bits of bread.
roughbarked said:
roughbarked said:
roughbarked said::) She’s forgotten what lamb tastes like it has been more than half a century.
She wasn’t happy when her pet lamb turned up on her plate.
Oh yep, that’ll do it.
Boris said:
roughbarked said:
roughbarked said:
She wasn’t happy when her pet lamb turned up on her plate.
mary had a little lamb her father shot it dead. now mary takes that lamb to school between two bits of bread.
or between incisors
Does Mrs rb have a sweet tooth?
Divine Angel said:
Does Mrs rb have a sweet tooth?
A pound of sugar would be a nice gift.
Boris said:
roughbarked said:
roughbarked said:
She wasn’t happy when her pet lamb turned up on her plate.
mary had a little lamb her father shot it dead. now mary takes that lamb to school between two bits of bread.
Stalin had a little lamb
It gave him nasty urges
He tied it to a five-bar gate
And shot it in the purges
Divine Angel said:
Does Mrs rb have a sweet tooth?
Yes but she is always trying not to. ;) I’m not a big fan f chocolate but she finds it hard to resist.
Peak Warming Man said:
Divine Angel said:
Does Mrs rb have a sweet tooth?
A pound of sugar would be a nice gift.
Isn’t it 454 grams or something around that?
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Does Mrs rb have a sweet tooth?
Yes but she is always trying not to. ;) I’m not a big fan f chocolate but she finds it hard to resist.
Pfft she deserves a little treat right now. I’ve found something I like, but it does have chicken soup in it, so I guess that’s yours now lol.
I’ll need her name, room number and bed number.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Does Mrs rb have a sweet tooth?
Yes but she is always trying not to. ;) I’m not a big fan f chocolate but she finds it hard to resist.
Pfft she deserves a little treat right now. I’ve found something I like, but it does have chicken soup in it, so I guess that’s yours now lol.
I’ll need her name, room number and bed number.
Pay attention, roughbarked is also a vegetarian.
🙄
Peak Warming Man said:
Divine Angel said:
Does Mrs rb have a sweet tooth?
A pound of sugar would be a nice gift.
The song says “A spoonful of sugar”.
Time for my afternoon read and siesta. There is a family afternoon going on over the road in the park. There is music at the moment. But as the house is all shut up to preserve the cool (19 in the kitchen, haven’t had to turn on the aircon yet. It’s about 30 at the back door outside) I can only hear a muffled bass and someone singing. I suppose I could put Tiddas on, but I don’t need to be provocative. And anyway, I prefer to listen to them at low volume.
It appears to be a Very Nice Day here south of Perth. I slept in, because the cool breeze blowing through the window was very soporific.
My new glasses are performing nicely. I think the OPSM dude said something about how improved multi-focals are since my last pair in 2019.
OMFG!!! It just rained. A heavy downpour. I’ve been told that is unusual for the SW of WA at this time of year. Sort of makes up for me missing the snow that has fallen in southern NM yesterday.
A FB friend’s horse in the snow in Las Cruces.
buffy said:
Time for my afternoon read and siesta. There is a family afternoon going on over the road in the park. There is music at the moment. But as the house is all shut up to preserve the cool (19 in the kitchen, haven’t had to turn on the aircon yet. It’s about 30 at the back door outside) I can only hear a muffled bass and someone singing. I suppose I could put Tiddas on, but I don’t need to be provocative. And anyway, I prefer to listen to them at low volume.
I love Tiddas.
I trust everyone’s enjoying a suitably black-armbanded ‘Vasion Day.
Going to give the older sister a call shortly to wish her many happy returns.
Bubblecar said:
I trust everyone’s enjoying a suitably black-armbanded ‘Vasion Day.Going to give the older sister a call shortly to wish her many happy returns.
Mostly getting ready for back-to-school tomorrow. I’m about to make this for Mini Me’s lunches this week.
https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/broccoli-bacon-zucchini-slice/XTAPgyWE
LOL @ the review saying they didn’t know how much oil to use, it’s literally listed first in the ingredients.
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
I trust everyone’s enjoying a suitably black-armbanded ‘Vasion Day.Going to give the older sister a call shortly to wish her many happy returns.
Mostly getting ready for back-to-school tomorrow. I’m about to make this for Mini Me’s lunches this week.
https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/broccoli-bacon-zucchini-slice/XTAPgyWELOL @ the review saying they didn’t know how much oil to use, it’s literally listed first in the ingredients.
the hwwat now
Bubblecar said:
I trust everyone’s enjoying a suitably black-armbanded ‘Vasion Day.Going to give the older sister a call shortly to wish her many happy returns.
Nup. I’m staying out of the politics and just enjoying a paid day off work. I will go to Bunnings later today.
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
I trust everyone’s enjoying a suitably black-armbanded ‘Vasion Day.Going to give the older sister a call shortly to wish her many happy returns.
Mostly getting ready for back-to-school tomorrow. I’m about to make this for Mini Me’s lunches this week.
https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/broccoli-bacon-zucchini-slice/XTAPgyWELOL @ the review saying they didn’t know how much oil to use, it’s literally listed first in the ingredients.
Looks tasty.
party_pants said:
Bubblecar said:
I trust everyone’s enjoying a suitably black-armbanded ‘Vasion Day.Going to give the older sister a call shortly to wish her many happy returns.
Nup. I’m staying out of the politics and just enjoying a paid day off work. I will go to Bunnings later today.
party_pants said:
Bubblecar said:
I trust everyone’s enjoying a suitably black-armbanded ‘Vasion Day.Going to give the older sister a call shortly to wish her many happy returns.
Nup. I’m staying out of the politics and just enjoying a paid day off work. I will go to Bunnings later today.
Cheers.
party_pants said:
Bubblecar said:
I trust everyone’s enjoying a suitably black-armbanded ‘Vasion Day.Going to give the older sister a call shortly to wish her many happy returns.
Nup. I’m staying out of the politics and just enjoying a paid day off work. I will go to Bunnings later today.
There’s no politics in patriotism, even some of them labor voters are patriots.
Bubblecar said:
party_pants said:
Bubblecar said:
I trust everyone’s enjoying a suitably black-armbanded ‘Vasion Day.Going to give the older sister a call shortly to wish her many happy returns.
Nup. I’m staying out of the politics and just enjoying a paid day off work. I will go to Bunnings later today.
Cheers.
Phoaw
Bubblecar said:
I trust everyone’s enjoying a suitably black-armbanded ‘Vasion Day.Going to give the older sister a call shortly to wish her many happy returns.
She and various siblings were just about to start a late birthday lunch, so I didn’t keep her long.
Peak Warming Man said:
party_pants said:
Bubblecar said:
I trust everyone’s enjoying a suitably black-armbanded ‘Vasion Day.Going to give the older sister a call shortly to wish her many happy returns.
Nup. I’m staying out of the politics and just enjoying a paid day off work. I will go to Bunnings later today.
There’s no politics in patriotism, even some of them labor voters are patriots.
I’m not really into patriotism much, apart from barracking for Australia in various sports.
BREAKING
Peak Warming Man said:
BREAKING
Emilia Lanier theory of Shakespeare authorship
….A 2026 book by feminist historian Irene Coslet, The Real Shakespeare: Emilia Bassano Willoughby, argues for Lanier’s authorship. According to Coslet, Lanier was a black Jewish woman, and her authorship has been hidden by “Western-centric and Eurocentric ideology”. According to Coslet, “Historians have not managed to explain how the Stratford man, a semi-illiterate moneylender, managed to gain such a level of erudition.” Journalist Philip Womack commented that “ was a white bloke from Worcestershire, of yeoman stock. You might as well try to argue that the sun was, in fact, cold.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emilia_Lanier_theory_of_Shakespeare_authorship
Hare-brained scheme faces trouble:
…
Saudi Arabia postpones 2029 Asian Winter Games at Neom
https://www.msn.com/en-ae/sports/other/saudi-arabia-postpones-2029-asian-winter-games-at-neom/ar-AA1UV4Ly?
WTF is this BS
Mercedes-Benz is to offer an online subscription service in the US to make its electric cars speed up quicker.
For an annual cost of $1,200 (£991) excluding tax, the company will enable some of its vehicles to accelerate from 0-60mph a second faster.
It comes after rival manufacturer BMW offered a subscription feature earlier this year – for heated seats.
Mercedes has confirmed to BBC News it currently does not plan to introduce “Acceleration Increase” in the UK.
It will be available for purchase in the US on the Mercedes-EQ EQE 350 and EQS 450 vehicles, as well as their SUV counterparts.
According to the Mercedes US online store, the feature “electronically increases” the output of the car’s motor, as well as the torque.
All told, it estimates this amounts to a 20-24% increase in output, allowing a Mercedes-EQ 350 SUV to accelerate from 0-60mph in about 5.2 seconds, as opposed to 6.2 seconds without the subscription.
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-63743597
Witty Rejoinder said:
Hare-brained scheme faces trouble:…
Saudi Arabia postpones 2029 Asian Winter Games at Neom
https://www.msn.com/en-ae/sports/other/saudi-arabia-postpones-2029-asian-winter-games-at-neom/ar-AA1UV4Ly?
Neom
Is not quite ready Saudi officials say.
Divine Angel said:
WTF is this BSMercedes-Benz is to offer an online subscription service in the US to make its electric cars speed up quicker.
For an annual cost of $1,200 (£991) excluding tax, the company will enable some of its vehicles to accelerate from 0-60mph a second faster.
It comes after rival manufacturer BMW offered a subscription feature earlier this year – for heated seats.
Mercedes has confirmed to BBC News it currently does not plan to introduce “Acceleration Increase” in the UK.
It will be available for purchase in the US on the Mercedes-EQ EQE 350 and EQS 450 vehicles, as well as their SUV counterparts.
According to the Mercedes US online store, the feature “electronically increases” the output of the car’s motor, as well as the torque.
All told, it estimates this amounts to a 20-24% increase in output, allowing a Mercedes-EQ 350 SUV to accelerate from 0-60mph in about 5.2 seconds, as opposed to 6.2 seconds without the subscription.
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-63743597
It’s the new way.
And yes, it’s BS.
Peak Warming Man said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Hare-brained scheme faces trouble:…
Saudi Arabia postpones 2029 Asian Winter Games at Neom
https://www.msn.com/en-ae/sports/other/saudi-arabia-postpones-2029-asian-winter-games-at-neom/ar-AA1UV4Ly?
Neom
Is not quite ready Saudi officials say.
Pretty much, nor will it be for quite some time. They’ve already shitcanned about 99% of the length of it so far, with only a kilometre or so planned to build.
Is Spider-man a mygalomorph or araneomorph? According to one of the films he was bitten by a spider named Araneus oscorpeus, which implies that he’s an araneomorph, but his spinnerets appear to be in his wrists — but all araneomorphs have spinnerets in their ventral posterior abdomen. It’s one of their defining characteristics.
Called the helpline for my Australian bank.
Got lots of help with various numbers and temporary passwords and codes and shit.
Also I feel more empowered to download the App for the bank. Previously it was a bit daunting to do any more techy computer things when I spoke to someone a month or so ago. My brain was on the fritz due to All The Things.
The guy had a North American accent, at the end of the conversation I asked: “Canada or USA”?
He’s Canadian. He thanked me for asking. Nice guy.
Now I think I need a nap on Lorelie.
Geologists Uncover World’s Biggest High-Grade “Supergiant Gold Deposit” Worth $83 Billion
A record-shattering gold find in China could redraw supply chains, rattle markets, and rewrite the rules of resource power.
https://dailygalaxy.com/2026/01/worlds-largest-high-grade-gold-deposit-worth-83-billion-discovered/
Divine Angel said:
WTF is this BSMercedes-Benz is to offer an online subscription service in the US to make its electric cars speed up quicker.
For an annual cost of $1,200 (£991) excluding tax, the company will enable some of its vehicles to accelerate from 0-60mph a second faster.
It comes after rival manufacturer BMW offered a subscription feature earlier this year – for heated seats.
Mercedes has confirmed to BBC News it currently does not plan to introduce “Acceleration Increase” in the UK.
It will be available for purchase in the US on the Mercedes-EQ EQE 350 and EQS 450 vehicles, as well as their SUV counterparts.
According to the Mercedes US online store, the feature “electronically increases” the output of the car’s motor, as well as the torque.
All told, it estimates this amounts to a 20-24% increase in output, allowing a Mercedes-EQ 350 SUV to accelerate from 0-60mph in about 5.2 seconds, as opposed to 6.2 seconds without the subscription.
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-63743597
enshittification
peaked 47.3C up the road, officially, welcome to Crematoria
EEEK!!
42C at Le Cosy Country Comfort Cottage, le Chateau Mummulgum.
It might be country, but there’s nothing cosy or comfort about that! 🥵
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
I trust everyone’s enjoying a suitably black-armbanded ‘Vasion Day.Going to give the older sister a call shortly to wish her many happy returns.
Mostly getting ready for back-to-school tomorrow. I’m about to make this for Mini Me’s lunches this week.
https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/broccoli-bacon-zucchini-slice/XTAPgyWELOL @ the review saying they didn’t know how much oil to use, it’s literally listed first in the ingredients.
Very similar recipe to the old Women’s Weekly one for zucchini slice.
Woodie said:
EEEK!!42C at Le Cosy Country Comfort Cottage, le Chateau Mummulgum.
It might be country, but there’s nothing cosy or comfort about that! 🥵
Blimy, I’m glad I’m not at the redoubt but I have rellies up there at the moment poor buggars.
buffy said:
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
I trust everyone’s enjoying a suitably black-armbanded ‘Vasion Day.Going to give the older sister a call shortly to wish her many happy returns.
Mostly getting ready for back-to-school tomorrow. I’m about to make this for Mini Me’s lunches this week.
https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/broccoli-bacon-zucchini-slice/XTAPgyWELOL @ the review saying they didn’t know how much oil to use, it’s literally listed first in the ingredients.
Very similar recipe to the old Women’s Weekly one for zucchini slice.
Oh, and I recommend if you are eating it at home on a plate…a dollop of sour cream on top is a very good addition.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Geologists Uncover World’s Biggest High-Grade “Supergiant Gold Deposit” Worth $83 BillionA record-shattering gold find in China could redraw supply chains, rattle markets, and rewrite the rules of resource power.
https://dailygalaxy.com/2026/01/worlds-largest-high-grade-gold-deposit-worth-83-billion-discovered/
Be careful about Chinese “reserves”. They are defined quite differently to the JORC code that Australia uses. The way Chinese reserves are calculated tends to significantly inflate the apparent size of the deposit.
Michael V said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Geologists Uncover World’s Biggest High-Grade “Supergiant Gold Deposit” Worth $83 BillionA record-shattering gold find in China could redraw supply chains, rattle markets, and rewrite the rules of resource power.
https://dailygalaxy.com/2026/01/worlds-largest-high-grade-gold-deposit-worth-83-billion-discovered/
Be careful about Chinese “reserves”. They are defined quite differently to the JORC code that Australia uses. The way Chinese reserves are calculated tends to significantly inflate the apparent size of the deposit.
Ta.
buffy said:
buffy said:
Divine Angel said:Mostly getting ready for back-to-school tomorrow. I’m about to make this for Mini Me’s lunches this week.
https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/broccoli-bacon-zucchini-slice/XTAPgyWELOL @ the review saying they didn’t know how much oil to use, it’s literally listed first in the ingredients.
Very similar recipe to the old Women’s Weekly one for zucchini slice.
Oh, and I recommend if you are eating it at home on a plate…a dollop of sour cream on top is a very good addition.
That’s exactly what I just did for lunch!
Woodie said:
EEEK!!42C at Le Cosy Country Comfort Cottage, le Chateau Mummulgum.
It might be country, but there’s nothing cosy or comfort about that! 🥵
Bloody.
Hot and muggy here. My instrument is borked, but the forecast was for 36° C. I’ll buy a new instrument on the next trip to Gympie.
Michael V said:
Woodie said:
EEEK!!42C at Le Cosy Country Comfort Cottage, le Chateau Mummulgum.
It might be country, but there’s nothing cosy or comfort about that! 🥵
Bloody.
Hot and muggy here. My instrument is borked, but the forecast was for 36° C. I’ll buy a new instrument on the next trip to Gympie.
It rained while I was out at Bunnings earlier.
The sun is now sort of out, sort of not.
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Woodie said:
EEEK!!42C at Le Cosy Country Comfort Cottage, le Chateau Mummulgum.
It might be country, but there’s nothing cosy or comfort about that! 🥵
Bloody.
Hot and muggy here. My instrument is borked, but the forecast was for 36° C. I’ll buy a new instrument on the next trip to Gympie.
Where will you purchase said instrument? I’m looking to get one.
Bunnings.
Probably this indoor-outdoor $24 unit
I may also buy a simple spirit-based analogue wall thermometer, so I can keep an eye on the electronic instrument’s calibration.
party_pants said:
It rained while I was out at Bunnings earlier.The sun is now sort of out, sort of not.
Rain? Perth? Summer? Again? WTF is going on?
It’s 35 degrees in the shade at the back door at the moment. I went out to get the sheets off the prop line and it’s definitely hotter than that out in the sun. The sheets are very dry. The captured coolth from this morning lasted until about an hour ago when mr buffy turned on the aircon. The family fun day in the park over the road has stopped music-ing now. They had some stamina, whoever it was that was performing. I think they went for a couple of hours and there is running water and ponds, but it would have been well into the thirties where they were.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:Bloody.
Hot and muggy here. My instrument is borked, but the forecast was for 36° C. I’ll buy a new instrument on the next trip to Gympie.
Where will you purchase said instrument? I’m looking to get one.Bunnings.
Probably this indoor-outdoor $24 unit
I may also buy a simple spirit-based analogue wall thermometer, so I can keep an eye on the electronic instrument’s calibration.
I’ve got that one. Needs batteries though, hey what but.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Does Mrs rb have a sweet tooth?
Yes but she is always trying not to. ;) I’m not a big fan f chocolate but she finds it hard to resist.
Pfft she deserves a little treat right now. I’ve found something I like, but it does have chicken soup in it, so I guess that’s yours now lol.
I’ll need her name, room number and bed number.
I don’t have ward# or Bed# yet, I believe she might be in surgery right now as the last message was that the specialist had told her that this was a more serious operation compared to her other hip. Silence since and I’ve had our daughter and her sister begging me for more information because she hasn’t answered their texts either.
Woodie said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:Where will you purchase said instrument? I’m looking to get one.
Bunnings.
Probably this indoor-outdoor $24 unit
I may also buy a simple spirit-based analogue wall thermometer, so I can keep an eye on the electronic instrument’s calibration.
I’ve got that one. Needs batteries though, hey what but.
I thought you did.
My current one which shows the wrong temperature, and likely the wrong RH also requires batteries But I have plenty of rechargeable batteries. AAA or AA batteries?
kii said:
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:Yes but she is always trying not to. ;) I’m not a big fan f chocolate but she finds it hard to resist.
Pfft she deserves a little treat right now. I’ve found something I like, but it does have chicken soup in it, so I guess that’s yours now lol.
I’ll need her name, room number and bed number.
Pay attention, roughbarked is also a vegetarian.
🙄
This is true. She was a vegetarian and I accepted..
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:Yes but she is always trying not to. ;) I’m not a big fan f chocolate but she finds it hard to resist.
Pfft she deserves a little treat right now. I’ve found something I like, but it does have chicken soup in it, so I guess that’s yours now lol.
I’ll need her name, room number and bed number.
I don’t have ward# or Bed# yet, I believe she might be in surgery right now as the last message was that the specialist had told her that this was a more serious operation compared to her other hip. Silence since and I’ve had our daughter and her sister begging me for more information because she hasn’t answered their texts either.
All good. There’s no real rush. Whenever you’re ready.
roughbarked said:
kii said:
Divine Angel said:Pfft she deserves a little treat right now. I’ve found something I like, but it does have chicken soup in it, so I guess that’s yours now lol.
I’ll need her name, room number and bed number.
Pay attention, roughbarked is also a vegetarian.
🙄
This is true. She was a vegetarian and I accepted..
My memory’s a bit slow at times. The other day I forgot the word “pantry”, instead called it the “cupboard where food lives”.
Anyway there’s chicken broth soup in the hamper, donate it to another worthy recipient. Hopefully everything else is satisfactory.
Michael V said:
I may also buy a simple spirit-based analogue wall thermometer, so I can keep an eye on the electronic instrument’s calibration.
good idea, those electronic ones can be a tad mercurial.
transition said:
peaked 47.3C up the road, officially, welcome to Crematoria
Throw yoour sausages on the bonnet of the car, cook in minutes.
Boris said:
Michael V said:I may also buy a simple spirit-based analogue wall thermometer, so I can keep an eye on the electronic instrument’s calibration.
good idea, those electronic ones can be a tad mercurial.
Clap, clap, clap, clappity clap.
Michael V said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Geologists Uncover World’s Biggest High-Grade “Supergiant Gold Deposit” Worth $83 BillionA record-shattering gold find in China could redraw supply chains, rattle markets, and rewrite the rules of resource power.
https://dailygalaxy.com/2026/01/worlds-largest-high-grade-gold-deposit-worth-83-billion-discovered/
Be careful about Chinese “reserves”. They are defined quite differently to the JORC code that Australia uses. The way Chinese reserves are calculated tends to significantly inflate the apparent size of the deposit.
Good to know.
Michael V said:
Woodie said:
Michael V said:Bunnings.
Probably this indoor-outdoor $24 unit
I may also buy a simple spirit-based analogue wall thermometer, so I can keep an eye on the electronic instrument’s calibration.
I’ve got that one. Needs batteries though, hey what but.
I thought you did.
My current one which shows the wrong temperature, and likely the wrong RH also requires batteries But I have plenty of rechargeable batteries. AAA or AA batteries?
Can’t remember. I think one has AA for the main bit and AAA for the outdoor bit.
Bit of a cooler breeze has sprung up.
Boris said:
Michael V said:I may also buy a simple spirit-based analogue wall thermometer, so I can keep an eye on the electronic instrument’s calibration.
good idea, those electronic ones can be a tad mercurial.
I suppose that is what the one at our back door with the red liquid in it is. It’s ancient. We had it before we moved here 25 years ago. I’ve also got a couple from work. There is a Fowlers Vacola one which was used to watch the temperature on the tint bath (for tinting lenses) and another one that I don’t know what it was for. They are all red liquid ones. I have got a mercury medical thermometer too. Always worried about biting it when I used it.
Woodie said:
Bit of a cooler breeze has sprung up.
Tiz true, Ize tells ya. Dropped to 34C.
buffy said:
Boris said:
Michael V said:I may also buy a simple spirit-based analogue wall thermometer, so I can keep an eye on the electronic instrument’s calibration.
good idea, those electronic ones can be a tad mercurial.
I suppose that is what the one at our back door with the red liquid in it is. It’s ancient. We had it before we moved here 25 years ago. I’ve also got a couple from work. There is a Fowlers Vacola one which was used to watch the temperature on the tint bath (for tinting lenses) and another one that I don’t know what it was for. They are all red liquid ones. I have got a mercury medical thermometer too. Always worried about biting it when I used it.
Mercury was used in the manufacture of hats and Luton was the centre of this trade.
Their football side was Luton Town, or the Hatters, a reference to the Mad Hattters caused by mercury, or something like that.
Over.
Um wot
Divine Angel said:
Um wot
send that pic to Tones. He’d be all over that.
Divine Angel said:
Um wot
Tony Abbott special
Temp hits 49 in Adelaide. Record temperature.
roughbarked said:
Temp hits 49 in Adelaide. Record temperature.
Only a measly 43.4 here.
roughbarked said:
roughbarked said:
Temp hits 49 in Adelaide. Record temperature.
Only a measly 43.4 here.
Hottest was 43.5 but it is more about how it just won’t cool down
roughbarked said:
roughbarked said:
Temp hits 49 in Adelaide. Record temperature.
Only a measly 43.4 here.
Low 30ties here, I might do a spot of mowing in the cool cool of the evening.
Woodie said:
Michael V said:
Woodie said:I’ve got that one. Needs batteries though, hey what but.
I thought you did.
My current one which shows the wrong temperature, and likely the wrong RH also requires batteries But I have plenty of rechargeable batteries. AAA or AA batteries?
Can’t remember. I think one has AA for the main bit and AAA for the outdoor bit.
Ta.
Peak Warming Man said:
roughbarked said:
roughbarked said:
Temp hits 49 in Adelaide. Record temperature.
Only a measly 43.4 here.
Low 30ties here, I might do a spot of mowing in the cool cool of the evening.
Most of my lawn is dead apart from clumps that have survived but haven’t been mowed for ages. Mowing them now would kill them too.
Woodie said:
Bit of a cooler breeze has sprung up.
Cool!
Michael V said:
Woodie said:
Bit of a cooler breeze has sprung up.
Cool!
It went down to 42.8 but didn’t keep going down. It is now 43.4 agaiin.
roughbarked said:
Peak Warming Man said:
roughbarked said:Only a measly 43.4 here.
Low 30ties here, I might do a spot of mowing in the cool cool of the evening.
Most of my lawn is dead apart from clumps that have survived but haven’t been mowed for ages. Mowing them now would kill them too.
my lawn dies back over summer, good part is no mowing. comes back over winter, then the hassle of mowing wet grass.
Boris said:
roughbarked said:
Peak Warming Man said:Low 30ties here, I might do a spot of mowing in the cool cool of the evening.
Most of my lawn is dead apart from clumps that have survived but haven’t been mowed for ages. Mowing them now would kill them too.
my lawn dies back over summer, good part is no mowing. comes back over winter, then the hassle of mowing wet grass.
I’ve got some of that grass mixed with buffalo that my FIL put in while I was away at White Cliffs. So that dies in summer and the Bufflo wouldn’t if it got water. Usually some rain does help but without that, I can’t afford to water the grass unless it gets some off the edge of watering vegies. The other grass greens it all up when the buffalo doesn’t like the winter much.
Peak Warming Man said:
roughbarked said:
roughbarked said:
Temp hits 49 in Adelaide. Record temperature.
Only a measly 43.4 here.
Low 30ties here, I might do a spot of mowing in the cool cool of the evening.
Max of 29 here, been and gone. But much cooler in the house.
roughbarked said:
roughbarked said:
roughbarked said:
Temp hits 49 in Adelaide. Record temperature.
Only a measly 43.4 here.
Hottest was 43.5 but it is more about how it just won’t cool down
It has here now. Down to 31C.
Woodie said:
roughbarked said:
roughbarked said:Only a measly 43.4 here.
Hottest was 43.5 but it is more about how it just won’t cool down
It has here now. Down to 31C.
Get the fire going, and put a jumper on.
It’s 36 deg here, and it’s been too hot to go outside today.
So, here’s an update on my kite, for anyone who’s interested,and, if you are, you have my condolences. I mean, get a life, will ya?
Today i have been making alterations to the kite, as influenced by this site:
https://www.deltakites.com/plan.html
which also provides a like to a very handy ‘delta kite calculator’:
https://www.jesseo.com/kites/delta-calculator.php
and that takes a whole lot of ignorance and guesswork out of the layout of the kite.
What this has led to is to make an entirely new keel-piece for the kite, with dimensions in line with what the calculator specifies, to move the position of the spreader bar aft by several centimetres, to delete several centimetres from each of the wing spars, and leave a sort of flappy edge close to the kite’s nose, and to ensure that the towing point at the bottom of the keel aligns with the point where the centre spar and the spreader cross, which details are dictated on that website and in in various kite essays.
Apparently there’s a rule-of-thumb which says that, when you pick up the assembled kite by the towing point on the keel, the kite should hang with a nose-up attitude of about 15 deg, and, bugger me, it now seems to be doing something in that vein.
I have to now wait once more for suitable weather to see if any of this makes improvement over the thing’s previous hilarious failures.
captain_spalding said:
It’s 36 deg here, and it’s been too hot to go outside today.So, here’s an update on my kite, for anyone who’s interested,and, if you are, you have my condolences. I mean, get a life, will ya?
Today i have been making alterations to the kite, as influenced by this site:
https://www.deltakites.com/plan.html
which also provides a like to a very handy ‘delta kite calculator’:
https://www.jesseo.com/kites/delta-calculator.php
and that takes a whole lot of ignorance and guesswork out of the layout of the kite.
What this has led to is to make an entirely new keel-piece for the kite, with dimensions in line with what the calculator specifies, to move the position of the spreader bar aft by several centimetres, to delete several centimetres from each of the wing spars, and leave a sort of flappy edge close to the kite’s nose, and to ensure that the towing point at the bottom of the keel aligns with the point where the centre spar and the spreader cross, which details are dictated on that website and in in various kite essays.
Apparently there’s a rule-of-thumb which says that, when you pick up the assembled kite by the towing point on the keel, the kite should hang with a nose-up attitude of about 15 deg, and, bugger me, it now seems to be doing something in that vein.
I have to now wait once more for suitable weather to see if any of this makes improvement over the thing’s previous hilarious failures.
Cool.
I have been absent from the Forum all day, roughie.
How is Mrs. R? (no long report needed, just a few words.)
Goodness, when iView says something is up for a limited time, they mean it. We’ve watched 5 episodes of “Elementary” in the last week and already the pilot (ep1) is gone, ep2 is only up for another 3 hrs and ep3 disappears tomorrow. Only 6 eps have been put up so far. I hope they give us more. I’m really enjoying it.
captain_spalding said:
It’s 36 deg here, and it’s been too hot to go outside today.So, here’s an update on my kite, for anyone who’s interested,and, if you are, you have my condolences. I mean, get a life, will ya?
Today i have been making alterations to the kite, as influenced by this site:
https://www.deltakites.com/plan.html
which also provides a like to a very handy ‘delta kite calculator’:
https://www.jesseo.com/kites/delta-calculator.php
and that takes a whole lot of ignorance and guesswork out of the layout of the kite.
What this has led to is to make an entirely new keel-piece for the kite, with dimensions in line with what the calculator specifies, to move the position of the spreader bar aft by several centimetres, to delete several centimetres from each of the wing spars, and leave a sort of flappy edge close to the kite’s nose, and to ensure that the towing point at the bottom of the keel aligns with the point where the centre spar and the spreader cross, which details are dictated on that website and in in various kite essays.
Apparently there’s a rule-of-thumb which says that, when you pick up the assembled kite by the towing point on the keel, the kite should hang with a nose-up attitude of about 15 deg, and, bugger me, it now seems to be doing something in that vein.
I have to now wait once more for suitable weather to see if any of this makes improvement over the thing’s previous hilarious failures.
Good luck but not too much of the other extreme, or it might drag you into the sky with it.
OK. She has had surgery successfully and is back in bed resting. It was a trans lateral(transverse) fracture of the femur. She has slipped on the ramp and landed her femur on the edge of the step.
roughbarked said:
OK. She has had surgery successfully and is back in bed resting. It was a trans lateral(transverse) fracture of the femur. She has slipped on the ramp and landed her femur on the edge of the step.
So she’s got a broken leg?
roughbarked said:
OK. She has had surgery successfully and is back in bed resting. It was a trans lateral(transverse) fracture of the femur. She has slipped on the ramp and landed her femur on the edge of the step.
Good to hear the surgery went well.
Peak Warming Man said:
roughbarked said:
OK. She has had surgery successfully and is back in bed resting. It was a trans lateral(transverse) fracture of the femur. She has slipped on the ramp and landed her femur on the edge of the step.
So she’s got a broken leg?
Probably pinned now. Still broken though. It will take time.
roughbarked said:
OK. She has had surgery successfully and is back in bed resting. It was a trans lateral(transverse) fracture of the femur. She has slipped on the ramp and landed her femur on the edge of the step.
Ooh, ooh, as i read it, i could almost feel it it. Oww! Oww! Green whistle! Green whistle, stat!
Huzzah for the successful op. Transverse femur break, could mean months of recovery, but most patients make a full recovery.
roughbarked said:
OK. She has had surgery successfully and is back in bed resting. It was a trans lateral(transverse) fracture of the femur. She has slipped on the ramp and landed her femur on the edge of the step.
Successful and resting. Sounds like a good outcome.
Peak Warming Man said:
roughbarked said:
OK. She has had surgery successfully and is back in bed resting. It was a trans lateral(transverse) fracture of the femur. She has slipped on the ramp and landed her femur on the edge of the step.
So she’s got a broken leg?
You can call it that yes.
roughbarked said:
Temp hits 49 in Adelaide. Record temperature.
Gee Skippy that is hot.
Makes Skippy noises.
Yes, it’s too hot to hop around.
buffy said:
Peak Warming Man said:
roughbarked said:
OK. She has had surgery successfully and is back in bed resting. It was a trans lateral(transverse) fracture of the femur. She has slipped on the ramp and landed her femur on the edge of the step.
So she’s got a broken leg?
Probably pinned now. Still broken though. It will take time.
Yes. More detail will be forthcoming. Likely that she’s got a bit of titanium in there now.
roughbarked said:
captain_spalding said:
It’s 36 deg here, and it’s been too hot to go outside today.So, here’s an update on my kite, for anyone who’s interested,and, if you are, you have my condolences. I mean, get a life, will ya?
Today i have been making alterations to the kite, as influenced by this site:
https://www.deltakites.com/plan.html
which also provides a like to a very handy ‘delta kite calculator’:
https://www.jesseo.com/kites/delta-calculator.php
and that takes a whole lot of ignorance and guesswork out of the layout of the kite.
What this has led to is to make an entirely new keel-piece for the kite, with dimensions in line with what the calculator specifies, to move the position of the spreader bar aft by several centimetres, to delete several centimetres from each of the wing spars, and leave a sort of flappy edge close to the kite’s nose, and to ensure that the towing point at the bottom of the keel aligns with the point where the centre spar and the spreader cross, which details are dictated on that website and in in various kite essays.
Apparently there’s a rule-of-thumb which says that, when you pick up the assembled kite by the towing point on the keel, the kite should hang with a nose-up attitude of about 15 deg, and, bugger me, it now seems to be doing something in that vein.
I have to now wait once more for suitable weather to see if any of this makes improvement over the thing’s previous hilarious failures.
Cool.
Are there any motorized kites?
captain_spalding said:
roughbarked said:
OK. She has had surgery successfully and is back in bed resting. It was a trans lateral(transverse) fracture of the femur. She has slipped on the ramp and landed her femur on the edge of the step.
Ooh, ooh, as i read it, i could almost feel it it. Oww! Oww! Green whistle! Green whistle, stat!
Huzzah for the successful op. Transverse femur break, could mean months of recovery, but most patients make a full recovery.
Yep. It will be long. She was so looking forward to her niece’s wedding in three weeks.
Tau.Neutrino said:
roughbarked said:
Temp hits 49 in Adelaide. Record temperature.
Gee Skippy that is hot.
Makes Skippy noises.
Yes, it’s too hot to hop around.
There’s a t-shirt design.
Picture of Skippy, with the caption, ‘it’s too hot to hop’.
Tau.Neutrino said:
roughbarked said:
Temp hits 49 in Adelaide. Record temperature.
Gee Skippy that is hot.
Makes Skippy noises.
Yes, it’s too hot to hop around.
Skippy will be in a hollow in the ground under the shade of anything that makes any sort of shade. It will be constantly licking its forearms.
Tau.Neutrino said:
roughbarked said:
captain_spalding said:
It’s 36 deg here, and it’s been too hot to go outside today.So, here’s an update on my kite, for anyone who’s interested,and, if you are, you have my condolences. I mean, get a life, will ya?
Today i have been making alterations to the kite, as influenced by this site:
https://www.deltakites.com/plan.html
which also provides a like to a very handy ‘delta kite calculator’:
https://www.jesseo.com/kites/delta-calculator.php
and that takes a whole lot of ignorance and guesswork out of the layout of the kite.
What this has led to is to make an entirely new keel-piece for the kite, with dimensions in line with what the calculator specifies, to move the position of the spreader bar aft by several centimetres, to delete several centimetres from each of the wing spars, and leave a sort of flappy edge close to the kite’s nose, and to ensure that the towing point at the bottom of the keel aligns with the point where the centre spar and the spreader cross, which details are dictated on that website and in in various kite essays.
Apparently there’s a rule-of-thumb which says that, when you pick up the assembled kite by the towing point on the keel, the kite should hang with a nose-up attitude of about 15 deg, and, bugger me, it now seems to be doing something in that vein.
I have to now wait once more for suitable weather to see if any of this makes improvement over the thing’s previous hilarious failures.
Cool.
Are there any motorized kites?
Interesting question. Never thought to look for such things.
I suppose that they would form a genre of radio-controlled planes.
Tau.Neutrino said:
roughbarked said:
captain_spalding said:
It’s 36 deg here, and it’s been too hot to go outside today.So, here’s an update on my kite, for anyone who’s interested,and, if you are, you have my condolences. I mean, get a life, will ya?
Today i have been making alterations to the kite, as influenced by this site:
https://www.deltakites.com/plan.html
which also provides a like to a very handy ‘delta kite calculator’:
https://www.jesseo.com/kites/delta-calculator.php
and that takes a whole lot of ignorance and guesswork out of the layout of the kite.
What this has led to is to make an entirely new keel-piece for the kite, with dimensions in line with what the calculator specifies, to move the position of the spreader bar aft by several centimetres, to delete several centimetres from each of the wing spars, and leave a sort of flappy edge close to the kite’s nose, and to ensure that the towing point at the bottom of the keel aligns with the point where the centre spar and the spreader cross, which details are dictated on that website and in in various kite essays.
Apparently there’s a rule-of-thumb which says that, when you pick up the assembled kite by the towing point on the keel, the kite should hang with a nose-up attitude of about 15 deg, and, bugger me, it now seems to be doing something in that vein.
I have to now wait once more for suitable weather to see if any of this makes improvement over the thing’s previous hilarious failures.
Cool.
Are there any motorized kites?
Yeah. They are called ultralights.
roughbarked said:
captain_spalding said:
roughbarked said:
OK. She has had surgery successfully and is back in bed resting. It was a trans lateral(transverse) fracture of the femur. She has slipped on the ramp and landed her femur on the edge of the step.
Ooh, ooh, as i read it, i could almost feel it it. Oww! Oww! Green whistle! Green whistle, stat!
Huzzah for the successful op. Transverse femur break, could mean months of recovery, but most patients make a full recovery.
Yep. It will be long. She was so looking forward to her niece’s wedding in three weeks.
Well, she won’t be dancing the Nutbush at the reception, i’m afraid.
roughbarked said:
OK. She has had surgery successfully and is back in bed resting. It was a trans lateral(transverse) fracture of the femur. She has slipped on the ramp and landed her femur on the edge of the step.
Glad to hear surgery was a success. Sending healing vibes. (Probably should do that to my own fracture haha.)
captain_spalding said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
roughbarked said:Cool.
Are there any motorized kites?
Interesting question. Never thought to look for such things.
I suppose that they would form a genre of radio-controlled planes.
I went looking…
Nice comment about Australia from a North American.
Tau.Neutrino said:
captain_spalding said:
Tau.Neutrino said:Are there any motorized kites?
Interesting question. Never thought to look for such things.
I suppose that they would form a genre of radio-controlled planes.
I went looking…
Ye gods and little cats.
captain_spalding said:
roughbarked said:
captain_spalding said:Ooh, ooh, as i read it, i could almost feel it it. Oww! Oww! Green whistle! Green whistle, stat!
Huzzah for the successful op. Transverse femur break, could mean months of recovery, but most patients make a full recovery.
Yep. It will be long. She was so looking forward to her niece’s wedding in three weeks.
Well, she won’t be dancing the Nutbush at the reception, i’m afraid.
Nay.
We currently have an ibis, three pee-wees, and two indian mynahs in our little backyard, all hunting for bugs in the grass or drinking from the water bowls.
Right. Well the hospital called to tell me all the good news. The break was near the top of the femur and in her words, ‘we popped a little nail in there to stabilise it. She’ll be fine. She’s loaded up with oxycodone now.
captain_spalding said:
We currently have an ibis, three pee-wees, and two indian mynahs in our little backyard, all hunting for bugs in the grass or drinking from the water bowls.
And a magpie.
roughbarked said:
Right. Well the hospital called to tell me all the good news. The break was near the top of the femur and in her words, ‘we popped a little nail in there to stabilise it. She’ll be fine. She’s loaded up with oxycodone now.
So, she’s visiting Planet Koozebane?
captain_spalding said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
roughbarked said:
Temp hits 49 in Adelaide. Record temperature.
Gee Skippy that is hot.
Makes Skippy noises.
Yes, it’s too hot to hop around.
There’s a t-shirt design.
Picture of Skippy, with the caption, ‘it’s too hot to hop’.
Yes.
Skippy knows.
captain_spalding said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
roughbarked said:Cool.
Are there any motorized kites?
Interesting question. Never thought to look for such things.
I suppose that they would form a genre of radio-controlled planes.
Yes.
roughbarked said:
Right. Well the hospital called to tell me all the good news. The break was near the top of the femur and in her words, ‘we popped a little nail in there to stabilise it. She’ll be fine. She’s loaded up with oxycodone now.
Niiiiice, got the good stuff
captain_spalding said:
We currently have an ibis, three pee-wees, and two indian mynahs in our little backyard, all hunting for bugs in the grass or drinking from the water bowls.
There’s a butcher bird on next door’s clothesline, and another on their TV antenna. Can’t see anything else from here.
captain_spalding said:
We currently have an ibis, three pee-wees, and two indian mynahs in our little backyard, all hunting for bugs in the grass or drinking from the water bowls.
In my case it is magpie, peewee’s, apostle birds, white winged choough’s, ringnecks galahs and lorikeets. The grey butcherbirds are being harangued by their offspring and the purple backed wrens are tinkling their bells. All in my backyard and I didn’t mention a single honeyeater, though I can if you want.
captain_spalding said:
roughbarked said:
Right. Well the hospital called to tell me all the good news. The break was near the top of the femur and in her words, ‘we popped a little nail in there to stabilise it. She’ll be fine. She’s loaded up with oxycodone now.
So, she’s visiting Planet Koozebane?
Her text to me was I’m finished the opertaion but I’m groggy.
roughbarked said:
captain_spalding said:
roughbarked said:
Right. Well the hospital called to tell me all the good news. The break was near the top of the femur and in her words, ‘we popped a little nail in there to stabilise it. She’ll be fine. She’s loaded up with oxycodone now.
So, she’s visiting Planet Koozebane?
Her text to me was I’m finished the opertaion but I’m groggy.
:)
While standing there watching four female paramedics consultiing about how they would rescue this woman from this tricky position. I noticed tattoos on their bare arms on two or three of them. All some type of animal from snake to platypus. Then one of them said, “I like your shirt”. It is covered in small images of magpies. I answered, “loooks like you are animal lovers too”. Got a few quizzical looks until I said, “from reading your tattoos”. They smiled and got back to work.
roughbarked said:
Right. Well the hospital called to tell me all the good news. The break was near the top of the femur and in her words, ‘we popped a little nail in there to stabilise it. She’ll be fine. She’s loaded up with oxycodone now.
Good.
Two days of oatmeal can reduce cholesterol level
A short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by a trial by the University of Bonn, which has now been published in Nature Communications. The participants suffered from a metabolic syndrome—a combination of high body weight, high blood pressure, and elevated blood glucose and blood lipid levels. They consumed a calorie-reduced diet, consisting almost exclusively of oatmeal, for two days. Their cholesterol levels then improved significantly compared to a control group. Even after six weeks, this effect remained stable. The diet apparently influenced the composition of microorganisms in the gut.
More…
Tau.Neutrino said:
Two days of oatmeal can reduce cholesterol levelA short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by a trial by the University of Bonn, which has now been published in Nature Communications. The participants suffered from a metabolic syndrome—a combination of high body weight, high blood pressure, and elevated blood glucose and blood lipid levels. They consumed a calorie-reduced diet, consisting almost exclusively of oatmeal, for two days. Their cholesterol levels then improved significantly compared to a control group. Even after six weeks, this effect remained stable. The diet apparently influenced the composition of microorganisms in the gut.
More…
Divine Angel said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
Two days of oatmeal can reduce cholesterol levelA short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by a trial by the University of Bonn, which has now been published in Nature Communications. The participants suffered from a metabolic syndrome—a combination of high body weight, high blood pressure, and elevated blood glucose and blood lipid levels. They consumed a calorie-reduced diet, consisting almost exclusively of oatmeal, for two days. Their cholesterol levels then improved significantly compared to a control group. Even after six weeks, this effect remained stable. The diet apparently influenced the composition of microorganisms in the gut.
More…
I thought we already knew that
Does that mean two days of Uncle Toby’s Oatmeal Bars will see me right?
Divine Angel said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
Two days of oatmeal can reduce cholesterol levelA short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by a trial by the University of Bonn, which has now been published in Nature Communications. The participants suffered from a metabolic syndrome—a combination of high body weight, high blood pressure, and elevated blood glucose and blood lipid levels. They consumed a calorie-reduced diet, consisting almost exclusively of oatmeal, for two days. Their cholesterol levels then improved significantly compared to a control group. Even after six weeks, this effect remained stable. The diet apparently influenced the composition of microorganisms in the gut.
More…
I thought we already knew that
another fan of oat cuisine
dv said:
Divine Angel said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
Two days of oatmeal can reduce cholesterol levelA short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by a trial by the University of Bonn, which has now been published in Nature Communications. The participants suffered from a metabolic syndrome—a combination of high body weight, high blood pressure, and elevated blood glucose and blood lipid levels. They consumed a calorie-reduced diet, consisting almost exclusively of oatmeal, for two days. Their cholesterol levels then improved significantly compared to a control group. Even after six weeks, this effect remained stable. The diet apparently influenced the composition of microorganisms in the gut.
More…
I thought we already knew that
another fan of oat cuisine
I can’t stand smooshy oats, porridge, etc. I’ll eat muesli though.
dv said:
Divine Angel said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
Two days of oatmeal can reduce cholesterol levelA short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by a trial by the University of Bonn, which has now been published in Nature Communications. The participants suffered from a metabolic syndrome—a combination of high body weight, high blood pressure, and elevated blood glucose and blood lipid levels. They consumed a calorie-reduced diet, consisting almost exclusively of oatmeal, for two days. Their cholesterol levels then improved significantly compared to a control group. Even after six weeks, this effect remained stable. The diet apparently influenced the composition of microorganisms in the gut.
More…
I thought we already knew that
another fan of oat cuisine
ROFL
I went outside to move sprinklers. Thought…hmm…the Grampians are a bit smokey. Can smell and taste smoke. Check VicEmergency. It’s the Otways smoke coming over here. The running away men are there again, for Gellibrand, Beech Forest etc. The coast has got an air quality warning, but that will have to be expanded as we’ve got the smoke too.
Presently 32 degrees at the back door. Forecast to drop overnight to 19. Forty-six tomorrow, with wind. Yuck. I’m wetting everything down now in anticipation.
So what I’m hearing is, eat oats for two days every six weeks and miracles happen.
Divine Angel said:
dv said:
Divine Angel said:I thought we already knew that
another fan of oat cuisine
I can’t stand smooshy oats, porridge, etc. I’ll eat muesli though.
that nah how ya make porridge!
I like porridge with golden syrup. I have been eyeing off the oat container the last few days.
think my fruit trees came out of today alright, all the straw underneath did the job
dv said:
Divine Angel said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
Two days of oatmeal can reduce cholesterol levelA short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by a trial by the University of Bonn, which has now been published in Nature Communications. The participants suffered from a metabolic syndrome—a combination of high body weight, high blood pressure, and elevated blood glucose and blood lipid levels. They consumed a calorie-reduced diet, consisting almost exclusively of oatmeal, for two days. Their cholesterol levels then improved significantly compared to a control group. Even after six weeks, this effect remained stable. The diet apparently influenced the composition of microorganisms in the gut.
More…
I thought we already knew that
another fan of oat cuisine
LOL
transition said:
think my fruit trees came out of today alright, all the straw underneath did the job
And fixed the bucket.
captain_spalding said:
We currently have an ibis, three pee-wees, and two indian mynahs in our little backyard, all hunting for bugs in the grass or drinking from the water bowls.
I had the Frontyard Maggies sitting waiting for the evening sprinkler to go on. It’s Mum and Dad and Bub. Mum and Dad were sitting on branches a few feet from my face as I set up the sprinkler. When I turned it on, Bub danced around playing in the water while they watched. Just now I moved the sprinkler and this time Mum stood right where she knew the next patch of water was going to go.
Peak Warming Man said:
Woodie said:
roughbarked said:Hottest was 43.5 but it is more about how it just won’t cool down
It has here now. Down to 31C.
Get the fire going, and put a jumper on.
Benny Boy is plumb tuckered out with a big game of “fetch it” with Purpley.
Record gulps from his water bucket. 64 gulps. with 47 more gulps 5 mins later.
buffy said:
captain_spalding said:
We currently have an ibis, three pee-wees, and two indian mynahs in our little backyard, all hunting for bugs in the grass or drinking from the water bowls.
I had the Frontyard Maggies sitting waiting for the evening sprinkler to go on. It’s Mum and Dad and Bub. Mum and Dad were sitting on branches a few feet from my face as I set up the sprinkler. When I turned it on, Bub danced around playing in the water while they watched. Just now I moved the sprinkler and this time Mum stood right where she knew the next patch of water was going to go.
Oh cute! I don’t notice any birds playing/drinking the pond but now that my new study faces the pond, maybe I will see some.
captain_spalding said:
It’s 36 deg here, and it’s been too hot to go outside today.So, here’s an update on my kite, for anyone who’s interested,and, if you are, you have my condolences. I mean, get a life, will ya?
Today i have been making alterations to the kite, as influenced by this site:
https://www.deltakites.com/plan.html
which also provides a like to a very handy ‘delta kite calculator’:
https://www.jesseo.com/kites/delta-calculator.php
and that takes a whole lot of ignorance and guesswork out of the layout of the kite.
What this has led to is to make an entirely new keel-piece for the kite, with dimensions in line with what the calculator specifies, to move the position of the spreader bar aft by several centimetres, to delete several centimetres from each of the wing spars, and leave a sort of flappy edge close to the kite’s nose, and to ensure that the towing point at the bottom of the keel aligns with the point where the centre spar and the spreader cross, which details are dictated on that website and in in various kite essays.
Apparently there’s a rule-of-thumb which says that, when you pick up the assembled kite by the towing point on the keel, the kite should hang with a nose-up attitude of about 15 deg, and, bugger me, it now seems to be doing something in that vein.
I have to now wait once more for suitable weather to see if any of this makes improvement over the thing’s previous hilarious failures.
Sounds so good, I’m just forced to believe it!
roughbarked said:
OK. She has had surgery successfully and is back in bed resting. It was a trans lateral(transverse) fracture of the femur. She has slipped on the ramp and landed her femur on the edge of the step.
As I always suggest. Total sensory deprivation and backup drugs!!
Woodie said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Woodie said:It has here now. Down to 31C.
Get the fire going, and put a jumper on.
Benny Boy is plumb tuckered out with a big game of “fetch it” with Purpley.
Record gulps from his water bucket. 64 gulps. with 47 more gulps 5 mins later.
Jellybean is plumb tuckered out from a game of Hide and Seek. She loves playing Hide and Seek. Mr Mutant or Mini Me hide, and Jellybean leads the seeker right to them. She’s also been playing under the sprinkler with Mini Me.
Divine Angel said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
Two days of oatmeal can reduce cholesterol levelA short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by a trial by the University of Bonn, which has now been published in Nature Communications. The participants suffered from a metabolic syndrome—a combination of high body weight, high blood pressure, and elevated blood glucose and blood lipid levels. They consumed a calorie-reduced diet, consisting almost exclusively of oatmeal, for two days. Their cholesterol levels then improved significantly compared to a control group. Even after six weeks, this effect remained stable. The diet apparently influenced the composition of microorganisms in the gut.
More…
I thought we already knew that
We did.
Neophyte said:
Divine Angel said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
Two days of oatmeal can reduce cholesterol levelA short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by a trial by the University of Bonn, which has now been published in Nature Communications. The participants suffered from a metabolic syndrome—a combination of high body weight, high blood pressure, and elevated blood glucose and blood lipid levels. They consumed a calorie-reduced diet, consisting almost exclusively of oatmeal, for two days. Their cholesterol levels then improved significantly compared to a control group. Even after six weeks, this effect remained stable. The diet apparently influenced the composition of microorganisms in the gut.
More…
I thought we already knew that
Does that mean two days of Uncle Toby’s Oatmeal Bars will see me right?
Nope.
Divine Angel said:
Woodie said:
Peak Warming Man said:Get the fire going, and put a jumper on.
Benny Boy is plumb tuckered out with a big game of “fetch it” with Purpley.
Record gulps from his water bucket. 64 gulps. with 47 more gulps 5 mins later.
Jellybean is plumb tuckered out from a game of Hide and Seek. She loves playing Hide and Seek. Mr Mutant or Mini Me hide, and Jellybean leads the seeker right to them. She’s also been playing under the sprinkler with Mini Me.
Hei Long is plumb tuckered out from…sleeping most of the day, waking for a couple of meals and a couple of calls of nature. He really is getting old and the heat is not good for him.
transition said:
think my fruit trees came out of today alright, all the straw underneath did the job
So you dug a hole buried the straw and put the tree on top?
buffy said:
Divine Angel said:
Woodie said:Benny Boy is plumb tuckered out with a big game of “fetch it” with Purpley.
Record gulps from his water bucket. 64 gulps. with 47 more gulps 5 mins later.
Jellybean is plumb tuckered out from a game of Hide and Seek. She loves playing Hide and Seek. Mr Mutant or Mini Me hide, and Jellybean leads the seeker right to them. She’s also been playing under the sprinkler with Mini Me.
Hei Long is plumb tuckered out from…sleeping most of the day, waking for a couple of meals and a couple of calls of nature. He really is getting old and the heat is not good for him.
Hei Long is so me…
How old’s Long now? 12ish?
roughbarked said:
transition said:
think my fruit trees came out of today alright, all the straw underneath did the job
So you dug a hole buried the straw and put the tree on top?
not a good picture, there’s fifteen or so there, a lot were moved from elsewhere
Tau.Neutrino said:
Two days of oatmeal can reduce cholesterol levelA short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by a trial by the University of Bonn, which has now been published in Nature Communications. The participants suffered from a metabolic syndrome—a combination of high body weight, high blood pressure, and elevated blood glucose and blood lipid levels. They consumed a calorie-reduced diet, consisting almost exclusively of oatmeal, for two days. Their cholesterol levels then improved significantly compared to a control group. Even after six weeks, this effect remained stable. The diet apparently influenced the composition of microorganisms in the gut.
More…
Sounds good. My cholesterol levels are OK but the two-day porridge diet has other beneficial effects.
So I’ve added oats to the Coles order. It does however mean eating nothing but 300gms a day of plain boiled oats (no milk etc) for two days in a row.
I’ll try to make that a regular thang, say two days every fortnight.
Bubblecar said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
Two days of oatmeal can reduce cholesterol levelA short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by a trial by the University of Bonn, which has now been published in Nature Communications. The participants suffered from a metabolic syndrome—a combination of high body weight, high blood pressure, and elevated blood glucose and blood lipid levels. They consumed a calorie-reduced diet, consisting almost exclusively of oatmeal, for two days. Their cholesterol levels then improved significantly compared to a control group. Even after six weeks, this effect remained stable. The diet apparently influenced the composition of microorganisms in the gut.
More…
Sounds good. My cholesterol levels are OK but the two-day porridge diet has other beneficial effects.
So I’ve added oats to the Coles order. It does however mean eating nothing but 300gms a day of plain boiled oats (no milk etc) for two days in a row.
I’ll try to make that a regular thang, say two days every fortnight.
No milk?!?
Life’s too short, man.
Poor doggo
https://www.reddit.com/r/Weird/s/MVQpcpUL6A
Tau.Neutrino said:
Two days of oatmeal can reduce cholesterol levelA short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by a trial by the University of Bonn, which has now been published in Nature Communications. The participants suffered from a metabolic syndrome—a combination of high body weight, high blood pressure, and elevated blood glucose and blood lipid levels. They consumed a calorie-reduced diet, consisting almost exclusively of oatmeal, for two days. Their cholesterol levels then improved significantly compared to a control group. Even after six weeks, this effect remained stable. The diet apparently influenced the composition of microorganisms in the gut.
More…
That deserves a thread, TN.
transition said:
roughbarked said:
transition said:
think my fruit trees came out of today alright, all the straw underneath did the job
So you dug a hole buried the straw and put the tree on top?
not a good picture, there’s fifteen or so there, a lot were moved from elsewhere
Hot sun can reflect off straw and burn the plants.
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
Two days of oatmeal can reduce cholesterol levelA short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by a trial by the University of Bonn, which has now been published in Nature Communications. The participants suffered from a metabolic syndrome—a combination of high body weight, high blood pressure, and elevated blood glucose and blood lipid levels. They consumed a calorie-reduced diet, consisting almost exclusively of oatmeal, for two days. Their cholesterol levels then improved significantly compared to a control group. Even after six weeks, this effect remained stable. The diet apparently influenced the composition of microorganisms in the gut.
More…
Sounds good. My cholesterol levels are OK but the two-day porridge diet has other beneficial effects.
So I’ve added oats to the Coles order. It does however mean eating nothing but 300gms a day of plain boiled oats (no milk etc) for two days in a row.
I’ll try to make that a regular thang, say two days every fortnight.
No milk?!?
Life’s too short, man.
There’s no mention of milk in the research paper.
Divine Angel said:
Poor doggohttps://www.reddit.com/r/Weird/s/MVQpcpUL6A
Reads lie she had a good life. Twelve is about an normal maximum age for a Kelpie.
Afternoon all. I hope you’ve all been playing nicely.
btm said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
Two days of oatmeal can reduce cholesterol levelA short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by a trial by the University of Bonn, which has now been published in Nature Communications. The participants suffered from a metabolic syndrome—a combination of high body weight, high blood pressure, and elevated blood glucose and blood lipid levels. They consumed a calorie-reduced diet, consisting almost exclusively of oatmeal, for two days. Their cholesterol levels then improved significantly compared to a control group. Even after six weeks, this effect remained stable. The diet apparently influenced the composition of microorganisms in the gut.
More…
That deserves a thread, TN.
+1
Kingy said:
Afternoon all. I hope you’ve all been playing nicely.
Evening Kingy.
Kingy said:
Afternoon all. I hope you’ve all been playing nicely.
*throws water bomb
Divine Angel said:
Kingy said:
Afternoon all. I hope you’ve all been playing nicely.
*throws water bomb
ducks too slow, cops it in the face and falls over
Oi You, get off my lawn!
peaked 49.5C at Ceduna today
This is part of our goodies from straya day.
transition said:
peaked 49.5C at Ceduna today
!!!
transition said:
peaked 49.5C at Ceduna today
What was it at your place, and did you hide inside all day?
Kingy said:
This is part of our goodies from straya day.
:)
Kingy said:
This is part of our goodies from straya day.
Congrats and well deserved :)
Kingy said:
This is part of our goodies from straya day.
Do you plan of gifting it to Trump?
Michael V said:
Kingy said:
This is part of our goodies from straya day.
:)
Unbeknown to us, the Dunsborough Chamber of Commerce? also had a community award for us in Dunsborough at the local straya day ceremony, but they didn’t let us know, so most of us were at the Busselton ceremony, and it was only by chance that one of our vollies didn’t read the message correctly and turned up at the wrong event just in time to collect the other award on our behalf.
Divine Angel said:
Kingy said:
This is part of our goodies from straya day.
Do you plan of gifting it to Trump?
Do you know how many times I’ve been asked that today? lol :D
transition said:
peaked 49.5C at Ceduna today
that’s fucked. Feel so sorry for them.
Top of 25 forecast for perth tomoz
Divine Angel said:
Kingy said:
This is part of our goodies from straya day.
Do you plan of gifting it to Trump?
LOL
Kingy said:
transition said:
peaked 49.5C at Ceduna today
What was it at your place, and did you hide inside all day?
been watering and wetting yard down all day, since about this time this morning. Did manage an hour nap.
Divine Angel said:
How old’s Long now? 12ish?
He turned 13 last November. Bruna turned 9 last November. Everyone here is old now.
:)
buffy said:
Divine Angel said:
How old’s Long now? 12ish?
He turned 13 last November. Bruna turned 9 last November. Everyone here is old now.
:)
I’m going to bed before we get photos.
Outside temp dropped to 23, same as inside, so house opened for fresh(ish) air. A bit of smoke in it, but it will do.
Some dimwit tried to blow up a rally in Perth today.
Peak Warming Man said:
buffy said:
Divine Angel said:
How old’s Long now? 12ish?
He turned 13 last November. Bruna turned 9 last November. Everyone here is old now.
:)
I’m going to bed before we get photos.
How will you cope when he dies and there are no more pictures?
kii said:
Some dimwit tried to blow up a rally in Perth today.
Police have revealed a glass container which was thrown into a crowd at an Invasion Day rally in Perth – sparking a bomb threat scare and evacuation – contained screws, ball bearings and an unknown liquid.
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch confirmed a 31-year-old Warwick man from Perth’s north is currently in custody while police search his house.
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I wonder what the liquid was
dv said:
kii said:
Some dimwit tried to blow up a rally in Perth today.
Police have revealed a glass container which was thrown into a crowd at an Invasion Day rally in Perth – sparking a bomb threat scare and evacuation – contained screws, ball bearings and an unknown liquid.
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch confirmed a 31-year-old Warwick man from Perth’s north is currently in custody while police search his house.
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I wonder what the liquid was
My guess is kero or petrol.
dv said:
kii said:
Some dimwit tried to blow up a rally in Perth today.
Police have revealed a glass container which was thrown into a crowd at an Invasion Day rally in Perth – sparking a bomb threat scare and evacuation – contained screws, ball bearings and an unknown liquid.
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch confirmed a 31-year-old Warwick man from Perth’s north is currently in custody while police search his house.
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I wonder what the liquid was
I think a lot of people are wondering what the liquid is. I know that was my first thought after reading the news.
I said to myself…“I wonder what the liquid is?”, then I ate some cashews.
Considering this very cheap desk chair for the pooter/music room, to replace the antique wooden one that’s becoming uncomfortable and also starting to collapse.
Pros:
a) Very cheap.
b) No arms (they get in the way of musical instruments).
c) Can easily take my weight (chair rated up to 150kgs load).
d) Wider than most desk chairs.
Cons:
a) Very cheap, maybe not very durable.
b) Not very pretty (but not too bad, functional looking).
Bubblecar said:
Considering this very cheap desk chair for the pooter/music room, to replace the antique wooden one that’s becoming uncomfortable and also starting to collapse.Pros:
a) Very cheap.
b) No arms (they get in the way of musical instruments).
c) Can easily take my weight (chair rated up to 150kgs load).
d) Wider than most desk chairs.Cons:
a) Very cheap, maybe not very durable.
b) Not very pretty (but not too bad, functional looking).
If you can find one with fold-up arms that may be a good compromise.
Ancient whovians
dv said:
Ancient whovians
Heh.
Spiny Norman said:
Bubblecar said:
Considering this very cheap desk chair for the pooter/music room, to replace the antique wooden one that’s becoming uncomfortable and also starting to collapse.Pros:
a) Very cheap.
b) No arms (they get in the way of musical instruments).
c) Can easily take my weight (chair rated up to 150kgs load).
d) Wider than most desk chairs.Cons:
a) Very cheap, maybe not very durable.
b) Not very pretty (but not too bad, functional looking).
If you can find one with fold-up arms that may be a good compromise.
I’m happy to do without them. My left elbow complains when placed on armrests these days, even in a proper upholstered armchair.
Russian Scientists Build Plasma Engine That Could Reach Mars in 30 Days, Leaving Spacex’s Starship Looking Obsolete
https://indiandefencereview.com/russia-plasma-engine-mars-mission-in-30-days-vs-spacex-starship/
“b) Not very pretty (but not too bad, functional looking).”
Can’t see it when you’re sitting on it.
Look at the size of him! He much only be a metre tall, the poor little chap.
But seriously, damn that’s a big frog/toad.
Spiny Norman said:
Look at the size of him! He much only be a metre tall, the poor little chap.
But seriously, damn that’s a big frog/toad.
Any idea what kind?
Could almost be a kid in a frog suit.
Bubblecar said:
Spiny Norman said:
Look at the size of him! He much only be a metre tall, the poor little chap.
But seriously, damn that’s a big frog/toad.
Any idea what kind?
Could almost be a kid in a frog suit.
Seems it’s a goliath frog, Cameroon.
Bubblecar said:
Bubblecar said:
Spiny Norman said:
Look at the size of him! He much only be a metre tall, the poor little chap.
But seriously, damn that’s a big frog/toad.
Any idea what kind?
Could almost be a kid in a frog suit.
Seems it’s a goliath frog, Cameroon.
More like a nude Ewok, Endor.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Russian Scientists Build Plasma Engine That Could Reach Mars in 30 Days, Leaving Spacex’s Starship Looking Obsoletehttps://indiandefencereview.com/russia-plasma-engine-mars-mission-in-30-days-vs-spacex-starship/
Yeah I’m gonna have to go with ‘no’ for that.
Maybe in a decade or three.
Bubblecar said:
Spiny Norman said:
Look at the size of him! He much only be a metre tall, the poor little chap.
But seriously, damn that’s a big frog/toad.
Any idea what kind?
Could almost be a kid in a frog suit.
No idea sorry, I just have the photo.
Bubblecar said:
Bubblecar said:
Spiny Norman said:
Look at the size of him! He much only be a metre tall, the poor little chap.
But seriously, damn that’s a big frog/toad.
Any idea what kind?
Could almost be a kid in a frog suit.
Seems it’s a goliath frog, Cameroon.
Yep.
Spiny Norman said:
Bubblecar said:
Spiny Norman said:
Look at the size of him! He much only be a metre tall, the poor little chap.
But seriously, damn that’s a big frog/toad.
Any idea what kind?
Could almost be a kid in a frog suit.
No idea sorry, I just have the photo.
most likely a Goliath Frog.
party_pants said:
Divine Angel said:
WTF is this BS
Mercedes-Benz is to offer an online subscription service in the US to make its electric cars speed up quicker.
For an annual cost of $1,200 (£991) excluding tax, the company will enable some of its vehicles to accelerate from 0-60mph a second faster.
It comes after rival manufacturer BMW offered a subscription feature earlier this year – for heated seats.
Mercedes has confirmed to BBC News it currently does not plan to introduce “Acceleration Increase” in the UK.
It will be available for purchase in the US on the Mercedes-EQ EQE 350 and EQS 450 vehicles, as well as their SUV counterparts.
According to the Mercedes US online store, the feature “electronically increases” the output of the car’s motor, as well as the torque.
All told, it estimates this amounts to a 20-24% increase in output, allowing a Mercedes-EQ 350 SUV to accelerate from 0-60mph in about 5.2 seconds, as opposed to 6.2 seconds without the subscription.
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-63743597
enshittification
look we’re pretty sure kill switches from CHINA are the big problem, capitalism is good
Bubblecar said:
Spiny Norman said:
Look at the size of him! He much only be a metre tall, the poor little chap.
But seriously, damn that’s a big frog/toad.
Any idea what kind?
Could almost be a kid in a frog suit.
wait until you hear about the Chinese sun bears
dv said:
Ancient whovians
From the Bakerian Culture?
Maybe somehow related to Nostradamus’s wife?
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 17 degrees at the back door. Still got the house open to catch the coolth before the sun comes up. We’ve got a windy, sunny 45 degrees forecast for today. But back to 25 tomorrow.
Bakery Breakfast with our Hamilton archery friend at 7.30am. The rest of the day will be indoors keeping cool and listening for the bipbipbip of the VicEmergency app on mr buffy’s phone.
Morning 23.4 degrees.Which would be a good temperature duing the day but nor so comfortable at night.
roughbarked said:
Morning 23.4 degrees.Which would be a good temperature duing the day but nor so comfortable at night.
25 here at the moment. Humid too. One app says a high of 29, the other says 31, so I’m going for an average of 30. Maybe a shower, maybe a storm.
First day of school for 2026! Doubt I’ll be called in on the first day but you never know. I don’t have permanent hours as yet; the school won’t know it’s funding til census date end of next week.
9/10 in the Travel Quiz
Also, roughy, can you check your emails please.
Divine Angel said:
Also, roughy, can you check your emails please.
Yes I just did. Thanks for your thought. The card idea is good.
:)
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Also, roughy, can you check your emails please.
Yes I just did. Thanks for your thought. The card idea is good.
:)
Nor worries, I’ll get it sorted after dropping Mini Me at school. She’s now a senior in primary school 🫠 Already has her seniors shirt; I really like the design.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Also, roughy, can you check your emails please.
Yes I just did. Thanks for your thought. The card idea is good.
:)
Nor worries, I’ll get it sorted after dropping Mini Me at school. She’s now a senior in primary school 🫠 Already has her seniors shirt; I really like the design.
Doesn’t time fly.
Most of his time spent with teachers and schoolmates is done through a computer monitor. Tom says his unique school life comes with one big benefit.
“Well I reckon the most greatest part of school of the air is that you can’t actually bully people while on lesson,” Tom said.
“I’ve never actually heard of people bullying each other while on the screen. So you basically can’t do that, it would be impossible.”
roughbarked said:
Most of his time spent with teachers and schoolmates is done through a computer monitor. Tom says his unique school life comes with one big benefit.“Well I reckon the most greatest part of school of the air is that you can’t actually bully people while on lesson,” Tom said.
“I’ve never actually heard of people bullying each other while on the screen. So you basically can’t do that, it would be impossible.”
Bro doesn’t use messaging apps or games.
One day I was on duty in the computer lab with a dozen kids. Three of them were girls. All the kids were playing Minecraft, the education version. The three girls were nasty to each other, and bitching about me, using the chat function within the game. The boys were perfect. Whisper talking, no drama. Those girls though, wow.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Most of his time spent with teachers and schoolmates is done through a computer monitor. Tom says his unique school life comes with one big benefit.“Well I reckon the most greatest part of school of the air is that you can’t actually bully people while on lesson,” Tom said.
“I’ve never actually heard of people bullying each other while on the screen. So you basically can’t do that, it would be impossible.”
Bro doesn’t use messaging apps or games.
One day I was on duty in the computer lab with a dozen kids. Three of them were girls. All the kids were playing Minecraft, the education version. The three girls were nasty to each other, and bitching about me, using the chat function within the game. The boys were perfect. Whisper talking, no drama. Those girls though, wow.
Bitching. Describes that behaviour quite well.
Paramedics say two people have sustained life-threatening injuries after a light plane crash this morning at an airfield at Jacobs Well, on the Gold Coast’s northern outskirts.
Police say they received reports of the crash shortly before 6am at the Heck Field just off Stapylton Jacobs Well Road.
They say the response to the incident is ongoing.
Just had a young fox looking around my verandah.
Boris said:
Just had a young fox looking around my verandah.
I’ve walked out of my workshop and almost tripped over one standing at the door.
Well, this is interesting. My next uni unit starts next week and this is under the Assignments tab.
Gen AI tools may be used ethically and responsibly
You may use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools to prepare for, generate and refine content for this assessment task.
AI-generated content may be inaccurate, unreliable, or biased. It is your responsibility to critically evaluate any information you use.
You must clearly acknowledge and appropriately reference any AI-generated content following the guidance in Cite | WriteLinks to an external site. (APALinks to an external site.). You may be asked to demonstrate authorship of your assessment. Find out more on keeping good records to authenticate authorshipLinks to an external site.
Divine Angel said:
Well, this is interesting. My next uni unit starts next week and this is under the Assignments tab.Gen AI tools may be used ethically and responsibly
You may use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools to prepare for, generate and refine content for this assessment task.AI-generated content may be inaccurate, unreliable, or biased. It is your responsibility to critically evaluate any information you use.
You must clearly acknowledge and appropriately reference any AI-generated content following the guidance in Cite | WriteLinks to an external site. (APALinks to an external site.). You may be asked to demonstrate authorship of your assessment. Find out more on keeping good records to authenticate authorshipLinks to an external site.
Not only that, I kept reading to find out that I am required to use AI for this assignment. I… I don’t know how I feel about that.
Divine Angel said:
Divine Angel said:
Well, this is interesting. My next uni unit starts next week and this is under the Assignments tab.Gen AI tools may be used ethically and responsibly
You may use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools to prepare for, generate and refine content for this assessment task.AI-generated content may be inaccurate, unreliable, or biased. It is your responsibility to critically evaluate any information you use.
You must clearly acknowledge and appropriately reference any AI-generated content following the guidance in Cite | WriteLinks to an external site. (APALinks to an external site.). You may be asked to demonstrate authorship of your assessment. Find out more on keeping good records to authenticate authorshipLinks to an external site.
Not only that, I kept reading to find out that I am required to use AI for this assignment. I… I don’t know how I feel about that.
So you must use AI, and you may use it ethically and responsibly?
The Rev Dodgson said:
Divine Angel said:
Divine Angel said:
Well, this is interesting. My next uni unit starts next week and this is under the Assignments tab.Gen AI tools may be used ethically and responsibly
You may use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools to prepare for, generate and refine content for this assessment task.AI-generated content may be inaccurate, unreliable, or biased. It is your responsibility to critically evaluate any information you use.
You must clearly acknowledge and appropriately reference any AI-generated content following the guidance in Cite | WriteLinks to an external site. (APALinks to an external site.). You may be asked to demonstrate authorship of your assessment. Find out more on keeping good records to authenticate authorshipLinks to an external site.
Not only that, I kept reading to find out that I am required to use AI for this assignment. I… I don’t know how I feel about that.
So you must use AI, and you may use it ethically and responsibly?
We didn’t need to reference any slide rule generated content when I was studying engineering.
The Rev Dodgson said:
Divine Angel said:
Divine Angel said:
Well, this is interesting. My next uni unit starts next week and this is under the Assignments tab.Gen AI tools may be used ethically and responsibly
You may use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools to prepare for, generate and refine content for this assessment task.AI-generated content may be inaccurate, unreliable, or biased. It is your responsibility to critically evaluate any information you use.
You must clearly acknowledge and appropriately reference any AI-generated content following the guidance in Cite | WriteLinks to an external site. (APALinks to an external site.). You may be asked to demonstrate authorship of your assessment. Find out more on keeping good records to authenticate authorshipLinks to an external site.
Not only that, I kept reading to find out that I am required to use AI for this assignment. I… I don’t know how I feel about that.
So you must use AI, and you may use it ethically and responsibly?
I have to use AI to generate a Individual Learning Support Plan (ILSP) which basically tailors educational goals and approaches to children with particular diagnoses eg autism or other intellectual disability. AI will save a buttload of time, and I’m sure proper educators do use it, I’m just not sure how I feel about this. I know Arts’ unit/s requires use of AI because let’s face it, people are gonna use it in the workforce.
The Rev Dodgson said:
Divine Angel said:
Divine Angel said:
Well, this is interesting. My next uni unit starts next week and this is under the Assignments tab.Gen AI tools may be used ethically and responsibly
You may use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools to prepare for, generate and refine content for this assessment task.AI-generated content may be inaccurate, unreliable, or biased. It is your responsibility to critically evaluate any information you use.
You must clearly acknowledge and appropriately reference any AI-generated content following the guidance in Cite | WriteLinks to an external site. (APALinks to an external site.). You may be asked to demonstrate authorship of your assessment. Find out more on keeping good records to authenticate authorshipLinks to an external site.
Not only that, I kept reading to find out that I am required to use AI for this assignment. I… I don’t know how I feel about that.
So you must use AI, and you may use it ethically and responsibly?
May, may may.
Hmm.
All pretty easy, except for the one I got wrong.
When its 42 degrees outside. Poor guy in the glider probably needs new pants!
https://www.reddit.com/r/aviation/comments/1qnj1i7/when_its_42_degrees_outside_poor_guy_in_the/
That’s really quite frightening.
Ouyen, Victoria, could hit 49C today.
S’hot enough to boil a monkey’s bum Bruce!
Ian said:
Ouyen, Victoria, could hit 49C today.S’hot enough to boil a monkey’s bum Bruce!
Slowly warming.. 32 now.
Divine Angel said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Divine Angel said:Not only that, I kept reading to find out that I am required to use AI for this assignment. I… I don’t know how I feel about that.
So you must use AI, and you may use it ethically and responsibly?
I have to use AI to generate a Individual Learning Support Plan (ILSP) which basically tailors educational goals and approaches to children with particular diagnoses eg autism or other intellectual disability. AI will save a buttload of time, and I’m sure proper educators do use it, I’m just not sure how I feel about this. I know Arts’ unit/s requires use of AI because let’s face it, people are gonna use it in the workforce.
so you’re required to use a calculator
Divine Angel said:
Well, this is interesting. My next uni unit starts next week and this is under the Assignments tab.Gen AI tools may be used ethically and responsibly
You may use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools to prepare for, generate and refine content for this assessment task.AI-generated content may be inaccurate, unreliable, or biased. It is your responsibility to critically evaluate any information you use.
You must clearly acknowledge and appropriately reference any AI-generated content following the guidance in Cite | WriteLinks to an external site. (APALinks to an external site.). You may be asked to demonstrate authorship of your assessment. Find out more on keeping good records to authenticate authorshipLinks to an external site.
keep asking that thing to do stuff, not only will it help put the polar ice into an irretrievable melt, all the requests for AI to do things incline the tyrannical attributed of humans, toward AI, eventually AI (and it’s parents) will extract from this that humans want to be ruled by AI. And ruled by AI people will be. The benevolent machine.
hey, transition, we don’t see enough of you, hope it’s all going sweet
dv said:
hey, transition, we don’t see enough of you, hope it’s all going sweet
He’s been cremated. That’s his ghost speaking.
transition said:
Divine Angel said:
Well, this is interesting. My next uni unit starts next week and this is under the Assignments tab.Gen AI tools may be used ethically and responsibly
You may use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools to prepare for, generate and refine content for this assessment task.AI-generated content may be inaccurate, unreliable, or biased. It is your responsibility to critically evaluate any information you use.
You must clearly acknowledge and appropriately reference any AI-generated content following the guidance in Cite | WriteLinks to an external site. (APALinks to an external site.). You may be asked to demonstrate authorship of your assessment. Find out more on keeping good records to authenticate authorshipLinks to an external site.
keep asking that thing to do stuff, not only will it help put the polar ice into an irretrievable melt, all the requests for AI to do things incline the tyrannical attributed of humans, toward AI, eventually AI (and it’s parents) will extract from this that humans want to be ruled by AI. And ruled by AI people will be. The benevolent machine.
AI has its uses, definitely. This assignment requiring its use saves a ton of time. I’ve got three scenarios to choose from, or I can choose my own student (one of the scenarios exactly describes a student I work with, so it’s likely I’ll choose that one). All I need to do is plug in the scenario, ask AI to generate a plan, and Bob’s yer uncle.
In reality, I’m never going to be asked to put together an ILSP, but I may be asked to consult on one, and definitely look at one to implement strategies for students.
Both my sister and husband use AI to generate performance reviews. AI analyses emails and other data, generates an action & improvement plan. Ta da! No one wants to waste time writing performance reviews lol
Ian said:
Ouyen, Victoria, could hit 49C today.S’hot enough to boil a monkey’s bum Bruce!
We are up to the middle to high thirties now. Fortunately the wind hasn’t picked up yet.
dv said:
hey, transition, we don’t see enough of you, hope it’s all going sweet
yeah i’m good, lady’s good too, larry’s good, missy sheep is good.
just busy really, hardly even get to sizing bird photos and uploading them to flickr, i’ve got plenty pictures going back a year maybe
when weather cools a bit i’ll be able to relax more.
presently i’m learning about building soil fertility and ways to make it hold moisture better, motivation being the small orchard we started.
out farm fairly much every day. Lot of sheep out there, including feedlots.
Divine Angel said:
transition said:
Divine Angel said:
Well, this is interesting. My next uni unit starts next week and this is under the Assignments tab.Gen AI tools may be used ethically and responsibly
You may use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools to prepare for, generate and refine content for this assessment task.AI-generated content may be inaccurate, unreliable, or biased. It is your responsibility to critically evaluate any information you use.
You must clearly acknowledge and appropriately reference any AI-generated content following the guidance in Cite | WriteLinks to an external site. (APALinks to an external site.). You may be asked to demonstrate authorship of your assessment. Find out more on keeping good records to authenticate authorshipLinks to an external site.
keep asking that thing to do stuff, not only will it help put the polar ice into an irretrievable melt, all the requests for AI to do things incline the tyrannical attributed of humans, toward AI, eventually AI (and it’s parents) will extract from this that humans want to be ruled by AI. And ruled by AI people will be. The benevolent machine.
AI has its uses, definitely. This assignment requiring its use saves a ton of time. I’ve got three scenarios to choose from, or I can choose my own student (one of the scenarios exactly describes a student I work with, so it’s likely I’ll choose that one). All I need to do is plug in the scenario, ask AI to generate a plan, and Bob’s yer uncle.
In reality, I’m never going to be asked to put together an ILSP, but I may be asked to consult on one, and definitely look at one to implement strategies for students.
Both my sister and husband use AI to generate performance reviews. AI analyses emails and other data, generates an action & improvement plan. Ta da! No one wants to waste time writing performance reviews lol
I use it regularly, just now was more having a silly moment indulging a systems perspective, I thought some dystopian ideas might help with motivation.
transition said:
Divine Angel said:
transition said:keep asking that thing to do stuff, not only will it help put the polar ice into an irretrievable melt, all the requests for AI to do things incline the tyrannical attributed of humans, toward AI, eventually AI (and it’s parents) will extract from this that humans want to be ruled by AI. And ruled by AI people will be. The benevolent machine.
AI has its uses, definitely. This assignment requiring its use saves a ton of time. I’ve got three scenarios to choose from, or I can choose my own student (one of the scenarios exactly describes a student I work with, so it’s likely I’ll choose that one). All I need to do is plug in the scenario, ask AI to generate a plan, and Bob’s yer uncle.
In reality, I’m never going to be asked to put together an ILSP, but I may be asked to consult on one, and definitely look at one to implement strategies for students.
Both my sister and husband use AI to generate performance reviews. AI analyses emails and other data, generates an action & improvement plan. Ta da! No one wants to waste time writing performance reviews lol
I use it regularly, just now was more having a silly moment indulging a systems perspective, I thought some dystopian ideas might help with motivation.
Oh right. Gotcha. I think, generally, AI is a bit dystopian. It does have uses, but it’s not perfect. In fact, my assignment is 1) AI generate a learning plan based on the chosen scenario, 2) critique the plan using the unit readings and other scholarly resources.
So now the book I bought (but didn’t need for uni) about mental health challenges in neurodiverse people is going to come in extra handy! Should finish reading it then :)
Hello
Cymek said:
Hello
Guten tag. How was your long weekend?
Divine Angel said:
Cymek said:
Hello
Guten tag. How was your long weekend?
Was OK
Didn’t do anything
How about you
Divine Angel said:
transition said:
Divine Angel said:AI has its uses, definitely. This assignment requiring its use saves a ton of time. I’ve got three scenarios to choose from, or I can choose my own student (one of the scenarios exactly describes a student I work with, so it’s likely I’ll choose that one). All I need to do is plug in the scenario, ask AI to generate a plan, and Bob’s yer uncle.
In reality, I’m never going to be asked to put together an ILSP, but I may be asked to consult on one, and definitely look at one to implement strategies for students.
Both my sister and husband use AI to generate performance reviews. AI analyses emails and other data, generates an action & improvement plan. Ta da! No one wants to waste time writing performance reviews lol
I use it regularly, just now was more having a silly moment indulging a systems perspective, I thought some dystopian ideas might help with motivation.
Oh right. Gotcha. I think, generally, AI is a bit dystopian. It does have uses, but it’s not perfect. In fact, my assignment is 1) AI generate a learning plan based on the chosen scenario, 2) critique the plan using the unit readings and other scholarly resources.
So now the book I bought (but didn’t need for uni) about mental health challenges in neurodiverse people is going to come in extra handy! Should finish reading it then :)
I found out the other day, that my cousin is within the top 3% of ChatGPT users worldwide. She’s a university lecturer. She uses it for writing, coding and lots of other stuff. But she always reads the AI output, critiques the writing/coding/etc and gets the AI to re-do its work wherever necessary. Often several times. Errors, tone, etc.
Divine Angel said:
transition said:
Divine Angel said:AI has its uses, definitely. This assignment requiring its use saves a ton of time. I’ve got three scenarios to choose from, or I can choose my own student (one of the scenarios exactly describes a student I work with, so it’s likely I’ll choose that one). All I need to do is plug in the scenario, ask AI to generate a plan, and Bob’s yer uncle.
In reality, I’m never going to be asked to put together an ILSP, but I may be asked to consult on one, and definitely look at one to implement strategies for students.
Both my sister and husband use AI to generate performance reviews. AI analyses emails and other data, generates an action & improvement plan. Ta da! No one wants to waste time writing performance reviews lol
I use it regularly, just now was more having a silly moment indulging a systems perspective, I thought some dystopian ideas might help with motivation.
Oh right. Gotcha. I think, generally, AI is a bit dystopian. It does have uses, but it’s not perfect. In fact, my assignment is 1) AI generate a learning plan based on the chosen scenario, 2) critique the plan using the unit readings and other scholarly resources.
So now the book I bought (but didn’t need for uni) about mental health challenges in neurodiverse people is going to come in extra handy! Should finish reading it then :)
when you talk with the machine do you use pleasant requests, and thankyous, and variously acknowledgements, something like human manners, or do you turn into a machine also, give me this, give me that.
I did a bit of psychology experiment yesterday with my favorite AI, asked it to mimic having an economy of mind, variable energy levels, asked it to sound like requests and analyzing things required effort.
transition said:
Divine Angel said:
transition said:I use it regularly, just now was more having a silly moment indulging a systems perspective, I thought some dystopian ideas might help with motivation.
Oh right. Gotcha. I think, generally, AI is a bit dystopian. It does have uses, but it’s not perfect. In fact, my assignment is 1) AI generate a learning plan based on the chosen scenario, 2) critique the plan using the unit readings and other scholarly resources.
So now the book I bought (but didn’t need for uni) about mental health challenges in neurodiverse people is going to come in extra handy! Should finish reading it then :)
when you talk with the machine do you use pleasant requests, and thankyous, and variously acknowledgements, something like human manners, or do you turn into a machine also, give me this, give me that.
I did a bit of psychology experiment yesterday with my favorite AI, asked it to mimic having an economy of mind, variable energy levels, asked it to sound like requests and analyzing things required effort.
and how did that go?
Cymek said:
Divine Angel said:
Cymek said:
Hello
Guten tag. How was your long weekend?
Was OK
Didn’t do anything
How about you
Just getting ready for back-to-school. I don’t have permanent hours yet, the school won’t know funding til end of next week so I’m just enjoying the peace and quiet at home and getting ready for uni next week.
roughbarked said:
transition said:
Divine Angel said:Oh right. Gotcha. I think, generally, AI is a bit dystopian. It does have uses, but it’s not perfect. In fact, my assignment is 1) AI generate a learning plan based on the chosen scenario, 2) critique the plan using the unit readings and other scholarly resources.
So now the book I bought (but didn’t need for uni) about mental health challenges in neurodiverse people is going to come in extra handy! Should finish reading it then :)
when you talk with the machine do you use pleasant requests, and thankyous, and variously acknowledgements, something like human manners, or do you turn into a machine also, give me this, give me that.
I did a bit of psychology experiment yesterday with my favorite AI, asked it to mimic having an economy of mind, variable energy levels, asked it to sound like requests and analyzing things required effort.
and how did that go?
it was entertaining, and a little unsettling(in a good way). The more unsettling part may be more i’d normalized the machine’s apparent neutral delivery tone.
If you ask the machine about ‘normalization’ it’s actually an expert, possibly the most powerfully expert thing on the planet today.
transition said:
Divine Angel said:
transition said:I use it regularly, just now was more having a silly moment indulging a systems perspective, I thought some dystopian ideas might help with motivation.
Oh right. Gotcha. I think, generally, AI is a bit dystopian. It does have uses, but it’s not perfect. In fact, my assignment is 1) AI generate a learning plan based on the chosen scenario, 2) critique the plan using the unit readings and other scholarly resources.
So now the book I bought (but didn’t need for uni) about mental health challenges in neurodiverse people is going to come in extra handy! Should finish reading it then :)
when you talk with the machine do you use pleasant requests, and thankyous, and variously acknowledgements, something like human manners, or do you turn into a machine also, give me this, give me that.
I did a bit of psychology experiment yesterday with my favorite AI, asked it to mimic having an economy of mind, variable energy levels, asked it to sound like requests and analyzing things required effort.
My prompts are along the lines of, “rephrase this, using this tone/model/etc”.
So far I’ve used it for ideas on elf-on-the shelf, rephrasing terminology according to eg the social model of disability, write clues for a treasure hunt, character names. Oh, and I asked it for options about my arm, in case I was missing something and could bring it up with the ortho or physio.
Divine Angel said:
Cymek said:
Divine Angel said:Guten tag. How was your long weekend?
Was OK
Didn’t do anything
How about you
Just getting ready for back-to-school. I don’t have permanent hours yet, the school won’t know funding til end of next week so I’m just enjoying the peace and quiet at home and getting ready for uni next week.
Mrs rb called me. she seemed bright and way too talkative in that she’d ask me questions and before I finished answering she was away again chatting on. Full of Endone. The physios turned up so I left her with them.
transition said:
roughbarked said:
transition said:when you talk with the machine do you use pleasant requests, and thankyous, and variously acknowledgements, something like human manners, or do you turn into a machine also, give me this, give me that.
I did a bit of psychology experiment yesterday with my favorite AI, asked it to mimic having an economy of mind, variable energy levels, asked it to sound like requests and analyzing things required effort.
and how did that go?
it was entertaining, and a little unsettling(in a good way). The more unsettling part may be more i’d normalized the machine’s apparent neutral delivery tone.
If you ask the machine about ‘normalization’ it’s actually an expert, possibly the most powerfully expert thing on the planet today.
I see. So it is all about the opoerator.
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Cymek said:Was OK
Didn’t do anything
How about you
Just getting ready for back-to-school. I don’t have permanent hours yet, the school won’t know funding til end of next week so I’m just enjoying the peace and quiet at home and getting ready for uni next week.
Mrs rb called me. she seemed bright and way too talkative in that she’d ask me questions and before I finished answering she was away again chatting on. Full of Endone. The physios turned up so I left her with them.
Nice :) I had a dose of Endone at the hospital when I first did my arm.
Divine Angel said:
Cymek said:
Divine Angel said:Guten tag. How was your long weekend?
Was OK
Didn’t do anything
How about you
Just getting ready for back-to-school. I don’t have permanent hours yet, the school won’t know funding til end of next week so I’m just enjoying the peace and quiet at home and getting ready for uni next week.
Sounds reasonable
roughbarked said:
transition said:
roughbarked said:and how did that go?
it was entertaining, and a little unsettling(in a good way). The more unsettling part may be more i’d normalized the machine’s apparent neutral delivery tone.
If you ask the machine about ‘normalization’ it’s actually an expert, possibly the most powerfully expert thing on the planet today.
I see. So it is all about the opoerator.
I did the psychology experiment on me. I started doing that maybe when I was 3 years old. I didn’t know at the time. Human play is arguably in-good-part such experiments on self. Even comedy can be thought about this way, a comedians first audience to own mental gymnastics is self. Imaginary friends when young may be psychology, evidence of, part of thinking about thinking.
transition said:
roughbarked said:
transition said:it was entertaining, and a little unsettling(in a good way). The more unsettling part may be more i’d normalized the machine’s apparent neutral delivery tone.
If you ask the machine about ‘normalization’ it’s actually an expert, possibly the most powerfully expert thing on the planet today.
I see. So it is all about the opoerator.
I did the psychology experiment on me. I started doing that maybe when I was 3 years old. I didn’t know at the time. Human play is arguably in-good-part such experiments on self. Even comedy can be thought about this way, a comedians first audience to own mental gymnastics is self. Imaginary friends when young may be psychology, evidence of, part of thinking about thinking.
:)
I look upon me as an enigma.
Watching Made For Each Other, a 1939 film starring James Stewart and Carole Lombard.
Unfortunately the one I’m watching has been colourised.
Now 38 degrees. Still rising. Fortunately still not windy. I’ve checked my notes on Centaurium (an introduced plant/weed) and I found I had updated them but not printed off a new version. So now I’ve done that. I will spend a bit more time on iNaturalist shortly doing some more IDs to practice them. Then there will be reading and siesta-ing.
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Cymek said:Was OK
Didn’t do anything
How about you
Just getting ready for back-to-school. I don’t have permanent hours yet, the school won’t know funding til end of next week so I’m just enjoying the peace and quiet at home and getting ready for uni next week.
Mrs rb called me. she seemed bright and way too talkative in that she’d ask me questions and before I finished answering she was away again chatting on. Full of Endone. The physios turned up so I left her with them.
Sounds good.
walked larry, there’s a brown goshawk to keep ya company. Other birds were on it, as always, the life of the brown goshawk. Only other bird I know that is disliked as much by other birds is the barn owl.
transition said:
walked larry, there’s a brown goshawk to keep ya company. Other birds were on it, as always, the life of the brown goshawk. Only other bird I know that is disliked as much by other birds is the barn owl.
No dog walking here in this weather. They’d both die before we got out the gate. Mr buffy, Hamilton archery friend and I did about a 2km walk this morning and already we were feeling the heat just after 8.30am.
Meanwhile…
I might visit Woodie to throw my fucking laptop in the dam.
Other adventures will include sorting through a stack of paperwork to find the new email I made a few months ago when my brain was in a fucked up setting. I can’t d/l the app for my bank onto my phone because my two current emails are linked to the USA through some bastard wizardry.
I need one made on an Australian device – my phone.
I think.
I don’t really want the app, but apparently it is a handy thing to have – according to the bank lady.
kii said:
Meanwhile…
I might visit Woodie to throw my fucking laptop in the dam.Other adventures will include sorting through a stack of paperwork to find the new email I made a few months ago when my brain was in a fucked up setting. I can’t d/l the app for my bank onto my phone because my two current emails are linked to the USA through some bastard wizardry.
I need one made on an Australian device – my phone.
I think.
I don’t really want the app, but apparently it is a handy thing to have – according to the bank lady.
Only more things to remember.
Mr Assessor Man has been and gone. He was only concerned about the shed itself.
Replace all the cross battens (end to end), and the tin roof ,some guttering and gutter guard and lined ceiling and insulation in the train room. “guesstimate” is $15K
All other “ancillaries” (laptop, trains etc) are direct to insurance company.
More fixing than I thought.
Woodie said:
Mr Assessor Man has been and gone. He was only concerned about the shed itself.Replace all the cross battens (end to end), and the tin roof ,some guttering and gutter guard and lined ceiling and insulation in the train room. “guesstimate” is $15K
All other “ancillaries” (laptop, trains etc) are direct to insurance company.
More fixing than I thought.
A roof has to be done right. Remember, the insurance company is also covering all the stuff under it.
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:Just getting ready for back-to-school. I don’t have permanent hours yet, the school won’t know funding til end of next week so I’m just enjoying the peace and quiet at home and getting ready for uni next week.
Mrs rb called me. she seemed bright and way too talkative in that she’d ask me questions and before I finished answering she was away again chatting on. Full of Endone. The physios turned up so I left her with them.
Sounds good.
Good to see things are on the move, so to speak. 💊
anyway back to seriousness anyone else noticed there doesn’t seem to be as much of a diptera-fly problem this summer
even mosquitoes seem to be lesser in our experience
¿
SCIENCE said:
anyway back to seriousness anyone else noticed there doesn’t seem to be as much of a diptera-fly problem this summer
even mosquitoes seem to be lesser in our experience
¿
Heat waves kill them off like flies.
Woodie said:
Mr Assessor Man has been and gone. He was only concerned about the shed itself.Replace all the cross battens (end to end), and the tin roof ,some guttering and gutter guard and lined ceiling and insulation in the train room. “guesstimate” is $15K
All other “ancillaries” (laptop, trains etc) are direct to insurance company.
More fixing than I thought.
Sometimes insurance can be good.
SCIENCE said:
anyway back to seriousness anyone else noticed there doesn’t seem to be as much of a diptera-fly problem this summer
even mosquitoes seem to be lesser in our experience
¿
Mozzies much worse here than normal.
Michael V said:
SCIENCE said:anyway back to seriousness anyone else noticed there doesn’t seem to be as much of a diptera-fly problem this summer
even mosquitoes seem to be lesser in our experience
¿
Mozzies much worse here than normal.
Yeah but it actually rains there.
HB Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Boris said:
HB Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
He’s dead Jim.
39˚C.
Slowly rising.
roughbarked said:
Boris said:
HB Wolfgang Amadeus MozartHe’s dead Jim.
more cake for the rest of us then.
Does he look like he’s never done it before and won’t do it again?
Boris said:
roughbarked said:
Boris said:
HB Wolfgang Amadeus MozartHe’s dead Jim.
more cake for the rest of us then.
Good point.
roughbarked said:
Does he look like he’s never done it before and won’t do it again?
I like the bare midriff guy in the back.
Michael V said:
SCIENCE said:anyway back to seriousness anyone else noticed there doesn’t seem to be as much of a diptera-fly problem this summer
even mosquitoes seem to be lesser in our experience
¿
Mozzies much worse here than normal.
Cicadas are very quiet this year. Normally ear piercing all day (sun up til sun down). But a bit at the slight of dawn, cuppla tads during the day, then a bit at dusk. Most unusual, if not unprecedented.
SCIENCE said:
anyway back to seriousness anyone else noticed there doesn’t seem to be as much of a diptera-fly problem this summer
even mosquitoes seem to be lesser in our experience
¿
My bushwandering friend has been remarking on a shortage of insects and spiders. All I can say is that I’m not doing as many IDs on iNaturalist at the moment because it is full of insects and spiders. And I do plants and fungi.
roughbarked said:
39˚C.
Slowly rising.
I wonder if I should check our thermometer. Probably not. It won’t make any difference to the temperature.
Actually, I think it is time for reading and siesta-ing. I’ve been identifying various Centauries for a couple of hours. I think I need a break.
Woodie said:
Michael V said:
SCIENCE said:anyway back to seriousness anyone else noticed there doesn’t seem to be as much of a diptera-fly problem this summer
even mosquitoes seem to be lesser in our experience
¿
Mozzies much worse here than normal.
Cicadas are very quiet this year. Normally ear piercing all day (sun up til sun down). But a bit at the slight of dawn, cuppla tads during the day, then a bit at dusk. Most unusual, if not unprecedented.
A bit worrying for the sparrowhawk babes not long out of the nest they normally rely on the cicadas between meals the parents drop off.
buffy said:
SCIENCE said:anyway back to seriousness anyone else noticed there doesn’t seem to be as much of a diptera-fly problem this summer
even mosquitoes seem to be lesser in our experience
¿
My bushwandering friend has been remarking on a shortage of insects and spiders. All I can say is that I’m not doing as many IDs on iNaturalist at the moment because it is full of insects and spiders. And I do plants and fungi.
In Canberra Tte cicadas have been the noisiest in years -they were deafening! I’m getting bitten by mosquitoes, and there have been a fair few flies. But hardly any beetles or bogong moths
I can’t figure out an email name for my new account. Just went down a rabbit hole looking at one version I could use.
Tried to read the inventory of my shipment, faaaark. Very hard to decipher the guy’s handwriting.
40.2. Slowly rising.
buffy said:
roughbarked said:
39˚C.
Slowly rising.
I wonder if I should check our thermometer. Probably not. It won’t make any difference to the temperature.
The observer effect can increase the temperature slightly.
Divine Angel said:
Watching Made For Each Other, a 1939 film starring James Stewart and Carole Lombard.Unfortunately the one I’m watching has been colourised.
Didn’t love it. It involves the ups and downs of a newly married couple who barely know each other. Some funny moments, some tragedy, an obnoxious mother/MIL ur ultimately it missed the mark for me.
Tau.Neutrino said:
buffy said:
roughbarked said:
39˚C.
Slowly rising.
I wonder if I should check our thermometer. Probably not. It won’t make any difference to the temperature.
The observer effect can increase the temperature slightly.
42˚C and still rising.
Mr V just chopped up the tiny pineapple we grew. It was 8 or 9 cm tall. It really was tiny.
It was also the best pineapple I have ever, ever, ever tasted. Perfectly ripe – neither sweet nor sour predominated, and both were mild – and the flavour was indescribably wonderful. Pity we haven’t got hundreds more.
The next one should ripen soon. It’s a bit bigger, but still quite small.
Michael V said:
Mr V just chopped up the tiny pineapple we grew. It was 8 or 9 cm tall. It really was tiny.It was also the best pineapple I have ever, ever, ever tasted. Perfectly ripe – neither sweet nor sour predominated, and both were mild – and the flavour was indescribably wonderful. Pity we haven’t got hundreds more.
The next one should ripen soon. It’s a bit bigger, but still quite small.
Give the plant some plant food. ;)
roughbarked said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
buffy said:I wonder if I should check our thermometer. Probably not. It won’t make any difference to the temperature.
The observer effect can increase the temperature slightly.
42˚C and still rising.
Walking away from the thermometer may lower the temperature a bit.
Michael V said:
Mr V just chopped up the tiny pineapple we grew. It was 8 or 9 cm tall. It really was tiny.It was also the best pineapple I have ever, ever, ever tasted. Perfectly ripe – neither sweet nor sour predominated, and both were mild – and the flavour was indescribably wonderful. Pity we haven’t got hundreds more.
The next one should ripen soon. It’s a bit bigger, but still quite small.
Loverly
Tau.Neutrino said:
roughbarked said:
Tau.Neutrino said:The observer effect can increase the temperature slightly.
42˚C and still rising.
Walking away from the thermometer may lower the temperature a bit.
Tried that. It is too fucking hot outside.
Michael V said:
Mr V just chopped up the tiny pineapple we grew. It was 8 or 9 cm tall. It really was tiny.It was also the best pineapple I have ever, ever, ever tasted. Perfectly ripe – neither sweet nor sour predominated, and both were mild – and the flavour was indescribably wonderful. Pity we haven’t got hundreds more.
The next one should ripen soon. It’s a bit bigger, but still quite small.
Exciting to grow them, I had one similar in size.
Tau.Neutrino said:
roughbarked said:
Tau.Neutrino said:The observer effect can increase the temperature slightly.
42˚C and still rising.
Walking away from the thermometer may lower the temperature a bit.
Especially if you’re hot stuff ❤️🔥
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
Mr V just chopped up the tiny pineapple we grew. It was 8 or 9 cm tall. It really was tiny.It was also the best pineapple I have ever, ever, ever tasted. Perfectly ripe – neither sweet nor sour predominated, and both were mild – and the flavour was indescribably wonderful. Pity we haven’t got hundreds more.
The next one should ripen soon. It’s a bit bigger, but still quite small.
Give the plant some plant food. ;)
Bit late for that pineapple plant, but what would you recommend?
Normally, when we see a pineapple plant flower, we water it very regularly. And it produces a normal sized pineapple. We missed the flowers on each of these plants…
Divine Angel said:
Michael V said:
Mr V just chopped up the tiny pineapple we grew. It was 8 or 9 cm tall. It really was tiny.It was also the best pineapple I have ever, ever, ever tasted. Perfectly ripe – neither sweet nor sour predominated, and both were mild – and the flavour was indescribably wonderful. Pity we haven’t got hundreds more.
The next one should ripen soon. It’s a bit bigger, but still quite small.
Loverly
:)
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
Mr V just chopped up the tiny pineapple we grew. It was 8 or 9 cm tall. It really was tiny.It was also the best pineapple I have ever, ever, ever tasted. Perfectly ripe – neither sweet nor sour predominated, and both were mild – and the flavour was indescribably wonderful. Pity we haven’t got hundreds more.
The next one should ripen soon. It’s a bit bigger, but still quite small.
Give the plant some plant food. ;)
Bit late for that pineapple plant, but what would you recommend?
Normally, when we see a pineapple plant flower, we water it very regularly. And it produces a normal sized pineapple. We missed the flowers on each of these plants…
Once a week
Kanye West takes out Wall Street Journal ad to apologise for antisemitism h
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-27/kanye-west-apologises-antisemitism-wall-street-journal-ad/106272660
Witty Rejoinder said:
Kanye West takes out Wall Street Journal ad to apologise for antisemitism hhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-27/kanye-west-apologises-antisemitism-wall-street-journal-ad/106272660
It’s an interesting take, blaming racism on an acquired brain injury.
But you know, someone greenlit the swastika-on-T-shirt idea of his and sent it to print.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Kanye West takes out Wall Street Journal ad to apologise for antisemitism hhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-27/kanye-west-apologises-antisemitism-wall-street-journal-ad/106272660
He has no problems with hobbits
I’m back. I have read the optics industry newsletters for the last month. My summary…everything old is new again. It’s getting bad when something that was the latest and greatest when I graduated in 1981 is apparently all whizz bang and fabulous and new!!! (Autorefraction) OK, computers and AI and all that. But last time round when the human element was removed it was common for the glasses prescribed by autorefraction to be unwearable by the actual human they were supposed to help. Because…nuance. And prescribing treatment for glaucoma is more than a matter of just taking an intra-ocular pressure. Well, yes, I’ve been retired 6 years now and for a good 10 prior to retirement (probably quite a bit longer, actually) we already knew there were more factors than that. There was a risk assessment applied.
Anyway, I’m up to date with where the industry is now.
Temperature at the back door is now 42. The fire siren went off about 15 minutes ago. Initially listed as a fire in Dunkeld (not good, directly North of us with the wind coming from the North), amended to a car crash. Still not good, but less not good from a fire point of view.
buffy said:
Temperature at the back door is now 42. The fire siren went off about 15 minutes ago. Initially listed as a fire in Dunkeld (not good, directly North of us with the wind coming from the North), amended to a car crash. Still not good, but less not good from a fire point of view.
42 degrees at 4.15pm? Yikes
Very overcast here, looks like rain on the way but there’s zip on the radar. Currently 26 degrees here.
buffy said:
I’m back. I have read the optics industry newsletters for the last month. My summary…everything old is new again. It’s getting bad when something that was the latest and greatest when I graduated in 1981 is apparently all whizz bang and fabulous and new!!! (Autorefraction) OK, computers and AI and all that. But last time round when the human element was removed it was common for the glasses prescribed by autorefraction to be unwearable by the actual human they were supposed to help. Because…nuance. And prescribing treatment for glaucoma is more than a matter of just taking an intra-ocular pressure. Well, yes, I’ve been retired 6 years now and for a good 10 prior to retirement (probably quite a bit longer, actually) we already knew there were more factors than that. There was a risk assessment applied.Anyway, I’m up to date with where the industry is now.
The last time I got my eyes checked, about September last year, the optometrist checked for glaucoma. I was expecting a puff of air on the eyeball but nup. Can’t offhand remember exactly what it was, but it wasn’t that. Neither did she use the computer to check the blood vessels in my eye, she did it the old fashioned way with a light and a magnifying glass.
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
Temperature at the back door is now 42. The fire siren went off about 15 minutes ago. Initially listed as a fire in Dunkeld (not good, directly North of us with the wind coming from the North), amended to a car crash. Still not good, but less not good from a fire point of view.
42 degrees at 4.15pm? Yikes
Very overcast here, looks like rain on the way but there’s zip on the radar. Currently 26 degrees here.
Remember that on proper time, that’s 3.15pm and that is always the hottest part of the day in this part of the world. As my mother used to say…just as the kids get out of school.
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
I’m back. I have read the optics industry newsletters for the last month. My summary…everything old is new again. It’s getting bad when something that was the latest and greatest when I graduated in 1981 is apparently all whizz bang and fabulous and new!!! (Autorefraction) OK, computers and AI and all that. But last time round when the human element was removed it was common for the glasses prescribed by autorefraction to be unwearable by the actual human they were supposed to help. Because…nuance. And prescribing treatment for glaucoma is more than a matter of just taking an intra-ocular pressure. Well, yes, I’ve been retired 6 years now and for a good 10 prior to retirement (probably quite a bit longer, actually) we already knew there were more factors than that. There was a risk assessment applied.Anyway, I’m up to date with where the industry is now.
The last time I got my eyes checked, about September last year, the optometrist checked for glaucoma. I was expecting a puff of air on the eyeball but nup. Can’t offhand remember exactly what it was, but it wasn’t that. Neither did she use the computer to check the blood vessels in my eye, she did it the old fashioned way with a light and a magnifying glass.
Similar to Melania looking for her husbands manhood
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
I’m back. I have read the optics industry newsletters for the last month. My summary…everything old is new again. It’s getting bad when something that was the latest and greatest when I graduated in 1981 is apparently all whizz bang and fabulous and new!!! (Autorefraction) OK, computers and AI and all that. But last time round when the human element was removed it was common for the glasses prescribed by autorefraction to be unwearable by the actual human they were supposed to help. Because…nuance. And prescribing treatment for glaucoma is more than a matter of just taking an intra-ocular pressure. Well, yes, I’ve been retired 6 years now and for a good 10 prior to retirement (probably quite a bit longer, actually) we already knew there were more factors than that. There was a risk assessment applied.Anyway, I’m up to date with where the industry is now.
The last time I got my eyes checked, about September last year, the optometrist checked for glaucoma. I was expecting a puff of air on the eyeball but nup. Can’t offhand remember exactly what it was, but it wasn’t that. Neither did she use the computer to check the blood vessels in my eye, she did it the old fashioned way with a light and a magnifying glass.
I never used the puff of air equipment (never had any) because I read the research and knew how it worked. They didn’t make us do physics in first year for no reason. I used an applanation tonometer, which requires a flat surface to sit on the cornea, and measure the deformation to find the intra-ocular pressure pushing back. This required the use of a topical anaesthetic and a steady hand. Also, the norms were all set using applanation. The puff of air was calibrated, but was not, actually, measuring the same thing.
I like the use of photos of the inside of the eye, it gives you a good wide field of view. But I used a hand ophthalmoscope because I was used to it, and because it gives great magnification and you can, with experience, see stuff by moving the light around that isn’t as obvious on a flat photographic representation. Also, if you know your stuff, you focus through from the front of the eye to the back, so you can pick up if anything is going on in the jelly that fills the eyeball. You can do this with a computer, but most people don’t.
Ooh, temperature has dropped down to 35 degrees. And the wind is swinging around westward towards the south.
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
Temperature at the back door is now 42. The fire siren went off about 15 minutes ago. Initially listed as a fire in Dunkeld (not good, directly North of us with the wind coming from the North), amended to a car crash. Still not good, but less not good from a fire point of view.
42 degrees at 4.15pm? Yikes
Very overcast here, looks like rain on the way but there’s zip on the radar. Currently 26 degrees here.
About the same temp as DA here. Heard a siren passing the house an hour or so ago, but it must have been an ambulance ‘cos there are no fires in this chunk of the island.
Just been out riding my bicycle in 42° temps. I’m an idiot.
btm said:
Just been out riding my bicycle in 42° temps. I’m an idiot.
Yes. Yes, you are.
btm said:
Just been out riding my bicycle in 42° temps. I’m an idiot.
btm said:
Just been out riding my bicycle in 42° temps. I’m an idiot.
I’ll say.
captain_spalding said:
btm said:
Just been out riding my bicycle in 42° temps. I’m an idiot.
I’m not an Englishman; that only leaves man dog. If the muzzle fits…
The air temp was tolerable; the heat being radiated from the road was extreme.
Cheeky bugger just put onto iNaturalist. Down Cape Schanck way.
buffy said:
Cheeky bugger just put onto iNaturalist. Down Cape Schanck way.
Protected native animal, i know. I can see the wisdom of that.
But, really, i’m afraid that there’s no alternative but to ask Mr. Shotgun if there’s anything he can do in that situation
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
Mr V just chopped up the tiny pineapple we grew. It was 8 or 9 cm tall. It really was tiny.It was also the best pineapple I have ever, ever, ever tasted. Perfectly ripe – neither sweet nor sour predominated, and both were mild – and the flavour was indescribably wonderful. Pity we haven’t got hundreds more.
The next one should ripen soon. It’s a bit bigger, but still quite small.
Give the plant some plant food. ;)
Bit late for that pineapple plant, but what would you recommend?
Normally, when we see a pineapple plant flower, we water it very regularly. And it produces a normal sized pineapple. We missed the flowers on each of these plants…
I’ve grown pineapples from the top but never got them to fruiting. I daresay that the fertiliser to use would be composted manures.
buffy said:
Cheeky bugger just put onto iNaturalist. Down Cape Schanck way.
What gorgeous colouring!
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:Give the plant some plant food. ;)
Bit late for that pineapple plant, but what would you recommend?
Normally, when we see a pineapple plant flower, we water it very regularly. And it produces a normal sized pineapple. We missed the flowers on each of these plants…
I’ve grown pineapples from the top but never got them to fruiting. I daresay that the fertiliser to use would be composted manures.
I grow these from the top. The top of that one is in a jar of water, making roots as I write.
Thanks for the manure advice.
They get worm juice every few weeks, and I grow each of them in a large pot in potting mix. “Soil” (sand) here doesn’t hold nutrients, but I hoping to be able to construct a dedicated raised pineapple bed some time.
btm said:
Just been out riding my bicycle in 42° temps. I’m an idiot.
43 here and still rising.
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:Bit late for that pineapple plant, but what would you recommend?
Normally, when we see a pineapple plant flower, we water it very regularly. And it produces a normal sized pineapple. We missed the flowers on each of these plants…
I’ve grown pineapples from the top but never got them to fruiting. I daresay that the fertiliser to use would be composted manures.
I grow these from the top. The top of that one is in a jar of water, making roots as I write.
Thanks for the manure advice.
They get worm juice every few weeks, and I grow each of them in a large pot in potting mix. “Soil” (sand) here doesn’t hold nutrients, but I hoping to be able to construct a dedicated raised pineapple bed some time.
Worm juice should be excellent.
roughbarked said:
btm said:
Just been out riding my bicycle in 42° temps. I’m an idiot.
43 here and still rising.
That’s what you get for having ‘Daylight Saving’.
captain_spalding said:
buffy said:
Cheeky bugger just put onto iNaturalist. Down Cape Schanck way.
Protected native animal, i know. I can see the wisdom of that.
But, really, i’m afraid that there’s no alternative but to ask Mr. Shotgun if there’s anything he can do in that situation
It isn’t getting in through that window.
captain_spalding said:
roughbarked said:
btm said:
Just been out riding my bicycle in 42° temps. I’m an idiot.
43 here and still rising.
That’s what you get for having ‘Daylight Saving’.
Ha.
roughbarked said:
captain_spalding said:
buffy said:
Cheeky bugger just put onto iNaturalist. Down Cape Schanck way.
Protected native animal, i know. I can see the wisdom of that.
But, really, i’m afraid that there’s no alternative but to ask Mr. Shotgun if there’s anything he can do in that situation
It isn’t getting in through that window.
Doesn’t seem to be.
But, it does seem to consider the place to be rather a des. res., and to have ideas about taking up a tenancy.
And i doubt that mention of possible future rent rises would do much to dissuade it.
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:I’ve grown pineapples from the top but never got them to fruiting. I daresay that the fertiliser to use would be composted manures.
I grow these from the top. The top of that one is in a jar of water, making roots as I write.
Thanks for the manure advice.
They get worm juice every few weeks, and I grow each of them in a large pot in potting mix. “Soil” (sand) here doesn’t hold nutrients, but I hoping to be able to construct a dedicated raised pineapple bed some time.
Worm juice should be excellent.
My friendly farmer has an Eden wark house and hs pineapple grew about 1.6m but wouldn’t fruit because we are too cold and the days too short, maybe because we start them in spring they don’t get the right climate wiindow?
captain_spalding said:
roughbarked said:
btm said:
Just been out riding my bicycle in 42° temps. I’m an idiot.
43 here and still rising.
That’s what you get for having ‘Daylight Saving’.
Faded curtains and stupid heat at dinner time.
Divine Angel said:
captain_spalding said:
roughbarked said:43 here and still rising.
That’s what you get for having ‘Daylight Saving’.
Faded curtains and stupid heat at dinner time.
You are having your lunch at morning tea time.
Divine Angel said:
captain_spalding said:
roughbarked said:43 here and still rising.
That’s what you get for having ‘Daylight Saving’.
Faded curtains and stupid heat at dinner time.
T’aint natural, i tell ye.
Sir roughy, have you received your e-card?
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:I’ve grown pineapples from the top but never got them to fruiting. I daresay that the fertiliser to use would be composted manures.
I grow these from the top. The top of that one is in a jar of water, making roots as I write.
Thanks for the manure advice.
They get worm juice every few weeks, and I grow each of them in a large pot in potting mix. “Soil” (sand) here doesn’t hold nutrients, but I hoping to be able to construct a dedicated raised pineapple bed some time.
Worm juice should be excellent.
gotta squeeze a lota worms to get an appreciable amount of juice.
Divine Angel said:
Sir roughy, have you received your e-card?
I have and I was a bit overawed at the generosity. I thought you just meant to send a card. Which you did. :)
Boris said:
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:I grow these from the top. The top of that one is in a jar of water, making roots as I write.
Thanks for the manure advice.
They get worm juice every few weeks, and I grow each of them in a large pot in potting mix. “Soil” (sand) here doesn’t hold nutrients, but I hoping to be able to construct a dedicated raised pineapple bed some time.
Worm juice should be excellent.
gotta squeeze a lota worms to get an appreciable amount of juice.
I have my own patented worm squeezer.
Divine Angel said:
captain_spalding said:
roughbarked said:43 here and still rising.
That’s what you get for having ‘Daylight Saving’.
Faded curtains and stupid heat at dinner time.
That’ll teach people to draw their curtains.
Boris said:
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:I grow these from the top. The top of that one is in a jar of water, making roots as I write.
Thanks for the manure advice.
They get worm juice every few weeks, and I grow each of them in a large pot in potting mix. “Soil” (sand) here doesn’t hold nutrients, but I hoping to be able to construct a dedicated raised pineapple bed some time.
Worm juice should be excellent.
gotta squeeze a lota worms to get an appreciable amount of juice.
I’ve got a very good press.
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
captain_spalding said:That’s what you get for having ‘Daylight Saving’.
Faded curtains and stupid heat at dinner time.
You are having your lunch at morning tea time.
No, no, no. The extra sun has you confused. It’s you lot who are having your lunch at morning tea time.
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Sir roughy, have you received your e-card?
I have and I was a bit overawed at the generosity. I thought you just meant to send a card. Which you did. :)
Go choose something special
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:Faded curtains and stupid heat at dinner time.
You are having your lunch at morning tea time.
No, no, no. The extra sun has you confused. It’s you lot who are having your lunch at morning tea time.
I see what I did there. you should have been we.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
Sir roughy, have you received your e-card?
I have and I was a bit overawed at the generosity. I thought you just meant to send a card. Which you did. :)
Go choose something special
Thank you with much appreciation.
Bureau data shows the temperature in Renmark hit 49.6C after 2pm, setting “a new all-time record” for the Riverland town.
Temperatures soared across the region, with 48C in Loxton.
44 and still rising.
roughbarked said:
44 and still rising.
Though it might stop now because that’s what BOM said we would get.
some rainbow bee-eaters still around, 6 in that area, presume more around. Been here 4 days now think it is, without checking.
transition said:
some rainbow bee-eaters still around, 6 in that area, presume more around. Been here 4 days now think it is, without checking.
Needing a damn good soak out there.
Bubblecar said:
transition said:
some rainbow bee-eaters still around, 6 in that area, presume more around. Been here 4 days now think it is, without checking.
Needing a damn good soak out there.
certainly dry looking out that way
It seems it’s not only the maggies and kookaburras and the little birds that are appreciating my evening watering. I’d noticed a couple of these in the last week, but tonight there are at least 21 of them around under the big blackwood tree.
They get the bore water, while the sun is on the solar panels in the evening. They are Chlorophyllum bruneum, shaggy parasol. They’ll give you a gut ache. Apparently some people are OK eating them, but you can’t tell if you are one of them.
At the redoubt, its warm but not hot, cloud cover.
Over.
buffy said:
It seems it’s not only the maggies and kookaburras and the little birds that are appreciating my evening watering. I’d noticed a couple of these in the last week, but tonight there are at least 21 of them around under the big blackwood tree.
They get the bore water, while the sun is on the solar panels in the evening. They are Chlorophyllum bruneum, shaggy parasol. They’ll give you a gut ache. Apparently some people are OK eating them, but you can’t tell if you are one of them.
not even ¿ by eating them
buffy said:
It seems it’s not only the maggies and kookaburras and the little birds that are appreciating my evening watering. I’d noticed a couple of these in the last week, but tonight there are at least 21 of them around under the big blackwood tree.
They get the bore water, while the sun is on the solar panels in the evening. They are Chlorophyllum bruneum, shaggy parasol. They’ll give you a gut ache. Apparently some people are OK eating them, but you can’t tell if you are one of them.
Well you can if you eat some.
Nice snaps.
Looks like my washing machine has kicked the proverbial. Keeps stopping at drain and sounding an ERROR alarm.
Bubblecar said:
Looks like my washing machine has kicked the proverbial. Keeps stopping at drain and sounding an ERROR alarm.
Not sure what the problem is with your machine.
I had something similar with mine and had a technician out to look at it. He reckoned there was a build-up of soap suds that was clogging up a sensor. He filled it full of fresh water and ran the drain cycle a couple of times to rinse it. It worked a treat.
Not sure if it worth a go just running it on fresh water with no washing powder or liquid. Might not harm to try it.
party_pants said:
Bubblecar said:
Looks like my washing machine has kicked the proverbial. Keeps stopping at drain and sounding an ERROR alarm.
Not sure what the problem is with your machine.
I had something similar with mine and had a technician out to look at it. He reckoned there was a build-up of soap suds that was clogging up a sensor. He filled it full of fresh water and ran the drain cycle a couple of times to rinse it. It worked a treat.
Not sure if it worth a go just running it on fresh water with no washing powder or liquid. Might not harm to try it.
Yeah it may well be the drain from the bowl is somehow blocked. Could you get a garden hose up the drain pipe to try to flush anything out?
Bubblecar said:
Looks like my washing machine has kicked the proverbial. Keeps stopping at drain and sounding an ERROR alarm.
Have you checked the filter?
Bubblecar said:
Looks like my washing machine has kicked the proverbial. Keeps stopping at drain and sounding an ERROR alarm.
Have you tried swearing at it?
Tau.Neutrino said:
Bubblecar said:
Looks like my washing machine has kicked the proverbial. Keeps stopping at drain and sounding an ERROR alarm.
Have you checked the filter?
WB&D
party_pants said:
Bubblecar said:
Looks like my washing machine has kicked the proverbial. Keeps stopping at drain and sounding an ERROR alarm.
Not sure what the problem is with your machine.
I had something similar with mine and had a technician out to look at it. He reckoned there was a build-up of soap suds that was clogging up a sensor. He filled it full of fresh water and ran the drain cycle a couple of times to rinse it. It worked a treat.
Not sure if it worth a go just running it on fresh water with no washing powder or liquid. Might not harm to try it.
we found coins and hair clips and the like when we got alarms
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
Looks like my washing machine has kicked the proverbial. Keeps stopping at drain and sounding an ERROR alarm.
Have you tried swearing at it?
Bring the axe in from the shed, show it to the machine and then leave the axe leaning against the machine overnight. Then try what has been suggested, but I’d run it with bleach in the water.
buffy said:
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
Looks like my washing machine has kicked the proverbial. Keeps stopping at drain and sounding an ERROR alarm.
Have you tried swearing at it?
Bring the axe in from the shed, show it to the machine and then leave the axe leaning against the machine overnight. Then try what has been suggested, but I’d run it with bleach in the water.
I’d use vinegar and bicarb.
If all else fails, throw it in Woodie’s dam.
SCIENCE said:
buffy said:
It seems it’s not only the maggies and kookaburras and the little birds that are appreciating my evening watering. I’d noticed a couple of these in the last week, but tonight there are at least 21 of them around under the big blackwood tree.
They get the bore water, while the sun is on the solar panels in the evening. They are Chlorophyllum bruneum, shaggy parasol. They’ll give you a gut ache. Apparently some people are OK eating them, but you can’t tell if you are one of them.
not even ¿ by eating them
Until you eat them.
They also have a close cousin. That North Americans only eat once. Chlorophyllum molybdites. Almost looks exactly the same from above.
Bubblecar said:
Looks like my washing machine has kicked the proverbial. Keeps stopping at drain and sounding an ERROR alarm.
Somethiing is caught iin your drain pump impeller. Matchsticks are one thing I’ve found that stops the pump.
roughbarked said:
SCIENCE said:buffy said:
It seems it’s not only the maggies and kookaburras and the little birds that are appreciating my evening watering. I’d noticed a couple of these in the last week, but tonight there are at least 21 of them around under the big blackwood tree.
They get the bore water, while the sun is on the solar panels in the evening. They are Chlorophyllum bruneum, shaggy parasol. They’ll give you a gut ache. Apparently some people are OK eating them, but you can’t tell if you are one of them.
not even ¿ by eating them
Until you eat them.
They also have a close cousin. That North Americans only eat once. Chlorophyllum molybdites. Almost looks exactly the same from above.
It’s in Australia also.
buffy said:
roughbarked said:
SCIENCE said:not even ¿ by eating them
Until you eat them.
They also have a close cousin. That North Americans only eat once. Chlorophyllum molybdites. Almost looks exactly the same from above.
It’s in Australia also.
Oh yes. I’ve photographed them in local lawns here.
I can’t stay here chatting all night, I need my beauty sleep.
10:30pm and it is still 34 degrees.
Peak Warming Man said:
I can’t stay here chatting all night, I need my beauty sleep.
OK, but the forum will return in your dreams.
roughbarked said:
10:30pm and it is still 34 degrees.
3:00AM it was 33.8.
3:30AM = 31.9
4:00 = 30.5
Not sleeping weather.
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 15 degrees at the back door and there is a light fog going on. We are forecast a partly cloudy 27 degrees today. It feels like a long time since it rained. Looking at the Hamilton data it seems it was 12mm on 22nd December. There was about 80mm during November. This probably explains why it feels like quite a while.
Shopping and a haircut this morning. I also have to take the self funded super fund papers back to the accountant as we’ve signed them now. Archery late this afternoon. Probably be hot in the shed.
Our Janualy rainfall is the same as what we got on the wettest day this month, 1mm on the 5th.
buffy said:
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 15 degrees at the back door and there is a light fog going on. We are forecast a partly cloudy 27 degrees today. It feels like a long time since it rained. Looking at the Hamilton data it seems it was 12mm on 22nd December. There was about 80mm during November. This probably explains why it feels like quite a while.Shopping and a haircut this morning. I also have to take the self funded super fund papers back to the accountant as we’ve signed them now. Archery late this afternoon. Probably be hot in the shed.
Yeah that’ll be OK
No rain expected, top of 30.
Uni results come out today. I have the same tutors next unit as I did for the last one. No other plans unless I get called in.
My watch now gives me a sleep score. It’s based on bedtime, duration, and interruptions. I always wake up during the night whether to pee or a pet wakes me or just bad sleep so I’ll never get a perfect score. Last night my sleep score was 97. Jellybean woke me at 11pm to go out, she likes sleeping in the garage sometimes.
Peak Warming Man said:
buffy said:
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 15 degrees at the back door and there is a light fog going on. We are forecast a partly cloudy 27 degrees today. It feels like a long time since it rained. Looking at the Hamilton data it seems it was 12mm on 22nd December. There was about 80mm during November. This probably explains why it feels like quite a while.Shopping and a haircut this morning. I also have to take the self funded super fund papers back to the accountant as we’ve signed them now. Archery late this afternoon. Probably be hot in the shed.
Yeah that’ll be OK
Washing machine pump is working again! After I drained it manually, then followed buffy’s advice and chucked bleach into it and faffed around with more manual draining and then a tub clean cycle.
Only trouble is, the whole house now stinks of bleach and it’s so bad in the laundry the fumes make me feel ill. And the washing machine and anything put in it will presumably stink of bleach for quite a while.
Divine Angel said:
No rain expected, top of 30.Uni results come out today. I have the same tutors next unit as I did for the last one. No other plans unless I get called in.
My watch now gives me a sleep score. It’s based on bedtime, duration, and interruptions. I always wake up during the night whether to pee or a pet wakes me or just bad sleep so I’ll never get a perfect score. Last night my sleep score was 97. Jellybean woke me at 11pm to go out, she likes sleeping in the garage sometimes.
Well done.
I got virtually no sleep last night, but I’ve had bad insomnia for some days now.
Have to get enough sleep somehow between now and 7:30am tomorrow morning. Have a 10am Thursday appointment for blood samples to be taken.
ChrispenEvan said:
Heh, good thinking.
Bubblecar said:
Washing machine pump is working again! After I drained it manually, then followed buffy’s advice and chucked bleach into it and faffed around with more manual draining and then a tub clean cycle.Only trouble is, the whole house now stinks of bleach and it’s so bad in the laundry the fumes make me feel ill. And the washing machine and anything put in it will presumably stink of bleach for quite a while.
Get soome of the cleaning tablets and run the machine through a cycle without clothes in it. Then a few drops of Eucalyptus oil may help.
roughbarked said:
Bubblecar said:
Washing machine pump is working again! After I drained it manually, then followed buffy’s advice and chucked bleach into it and faffed around with more manual draining and then a tub clean cycle.Only trouble is, the whole house now stinks of bleach and it’s so bad in the laundry the fumes make me feel ill. And the washing machine and anything put in it will presumably stink of bleach for quite a while.
Get soome of the cleaning tablets and run the machine through a cycle without clothes in it. Then a few drops of Eucalyptus oil may help.
Today I’ll be running a number of cycles just with laundry detergent and water. Assuming the pump keeps working.
Pump’s stopped working again, and now the laundry floor is flooded :(
Drainage pipe disconnected itself while I was arsing about with manual draining.
Bubblecar said:
Pump’s stopped working again, and now the laundry floor is flooded :(Drainage pipe disconnected itself while I was arsing about with manual draining.
Hmm. It may pay to know that the drain pump is relatively easily removed and replaced if faulty.
However, you do need to have the washing machine draining down a drain until is competely empty. Because you need to get under it and it is heavy.
Got a Distinction for my last essay. Lowest marks ever for my writing, however it wasn’t so much the writing as the formatting. Title page, table of contents, sub-subheadings… I’m like, show me where those were listed as criteria, thanks. That’s the part I’m most annoyed about.
Divine Angel said:
Got a Distinction for my last essay. Lowest marks ever for my writing, however it wasn’t so much the writing as the formatting. Title page, table of contents, sub-subheadings… I’m like, show me where those were listed as criteria, thanks. That’s the part I’m most annoyed about.
A distinction is a low mark?
How does that work?
ChrispenEvan said:
Just wait until yous smile at them and find out¡
The Rev Dodgson said:
Divine Angel said:
Got a Distinction for my last essay. Lowest marks ever for my writing, however it wasn’t so much the writing as the formatting. Title page, table of contents, sub-subheadings… I’m like, show me where those were listed as criteria, thanks. That’s the part I’m most annoyed about.
A distinction is a low mark?
How does that work?
we got 51% once, turned out we were trying 2%* too hard
*: 1%
The Rev Dodgson said:
Divine Angel said:
Got a Distinction for my last essay. Lowest marks ever for my writing, however it wasn’t so much the writing as the formatting. Title page, table of contents, sub-subheadings… I’m like, show me where those were listed as criteria, thanks. That’s the part I’m most annoyed about.
A distinction is a low mark?
How does that work?
Overall Distinction, just a Credit score for my academic writing part. High Distinctions for the referencing and showing what I know parts.
How’s mrs rb this morning, roughy?
Woke to the sounds of half a dozen little corellas roosting in our front tree, which is nice.
Divine Angel said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Divine Angel said:
Got a Distinction for my last essay. Lowest marks ever for my writing, however it wasn’t so much the writing as the formatting. Title page, table of contents, sub-subheadings… I’m like, show me where those were listed as criteria, thanks. That’s the part I’m most annoyed about.
A distinction is a low mark?
How does that work?
Overall Distinction, just a Credit score for my academic writing part. High Distinctions for the referencing and showing what I know parts.
Well that’s pretty damn acceptable, surely.
dv said:
Woke to the sounds of half a dozen little corellas roosting in our front tree, which is nice.
Oh cute! I love corellas, they look like fat budgies.
dv said:
Woke to the sounds of half a dozen little corellas roosting in our front tree, which is nice.
So you didn’t throw a gumboot at them? Goodo.
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
The Rev Dodgson said:A distinction is a low mark?
How does that work?
Overall Distinction, just a Credit score for my academic writing part. High Distinctions for the referencing and showing what I know parts.
Well that’s pretty damn acceptable, surely.
One would think so, but it’s annoying me. By no means am I a perfectionist, but not telling the specific criteria pisses me off.
Now hot and exhausted after cleaning up the laundry floor.
But I’ll stay awake for as long as possible.
Divine Angel said:
How’s mrs rb this morning, roughy?
Dhe got some sleep last night. Which was better than I got.
Here’s what she had to say this morning:
The doctor’s team have checked me today. They are so quick it is hard to ask them questions. Then the nurse came and gave me tablets. After that physio.
Now I am ready for sleep.
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:Overall Distinction, just a Credit score for my academic writing part. High Distinctions for the referencing and showing what I know parts.
Well that’s pretty damn acceptable, surely.
One would think so, but it’s annoying me. By no means am I a perfectionist, but not telling the specific criteria pisses me off.
Certainly would expect it to be a basic provision. Give them a Fail.
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
How’s mrs rb this morning, roughy?
Dhe got some sleep last night. Which was better than I got.
Here’s what she had to say this morning:
The doctor’s team have checked me today. They are so quick it is hard to ask them questions. Then the nurse came and gave me tablets. After that physio.
Now I am ready for sleep.
The doctors do tend to scurry through. Lots of patients to see and no time to talk to them.
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
How’s mrs rb this morning, roughy?
Dhe got some sleep last night. Which was better than I got.
Here’s what she had to say this morning:
The doctor’s team have checked me today. They are so quick it is hard to ask them questions. Then the nurse came and gave me tablets. After that physio.
Now I am ready for sleep.
Sounding positive. She’s in a cool environment, which is more conducive to sleep than 30+ overnight, but hospitals can be noisy overnight. Hopefully physio isn’t too taxing for her; I’m glad she’s getting it so quickly!
Bubblecar said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
How’s mrs rb this morning, roughy?
Dhe got some sleep last night. Which was better than I got.
Here’s what she had to say this morning:
The doctor’s team have checked me today. They are so quick it is hard to ask them questions. Then the nurse came and gave me tablets. After that physio.
Now I am ready for sleep.
The doctors do tend to scurry through. Lots of patients to see and no time to talk to them.
do they even have time to wash their hands
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
How’s mrs rb this morning, roughy?
Dhe got some sleep last night. Which was better than I got.
Here’s what she had to say this morning:
The doctor’s team have checked me today. They are so quick it is hard to ask them questions. Then the nurse came and gave me tablets. After that physio.
Now I am ready for sleep.
Sounding positive. She’s in a cool environment, which is more conducive to sleep than 30+ overnight, but hospitals can be noisy overnight. Hopefully physio isn’t too taxing for her; I’m glad she’s getting it so quickly!
She has complained about hospital noise at night but that was only the first night before she was transferred to Wagga.
From my experiences it seems as if hospitals wait until night time to make all the noise under the sun.
SCIENCE said:
Bubblecar said:
roughbarked said:Dhe got some sleep last night. Which was better than I got.
Here’s what she had to say this morning:
The doctor’s team have checked me today. They are so quick it is hard to ask them questions. Then the nurse came and gave me tablets. After that physio.
Now I am ready for sleep.
The doctors do tend to scurry through. Lots of patients to see and no time to talk to them.
do they even have time to wash their hands
These days they do that room to room.
Tried the pump again, no joy. Have to get a new machine.
Where’s Woodie’s dam when you need it?
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:Dhe got some sleep last night. Which was better than I got.
Here’s what she had to say this morning:
The doctor’s team have checked me today. They are so quick it is hard to ask them questions. Then the nurse came and gave me tablets. After that physio.
Now I am ready for sleep.
Sounding positive. She’s in a cool environment, which is more conducive to sleep than 30+ overnight, but hospitals can be noisy overnight. Hopefully physio isn’t too taxing for her; I’m glad she’s getting it so quickly!
She has complained about hospital noise at night but that was only the first night before she was transferred to Wagga.
From my experiences it seems as if hospitals wait until night time to make all the noise under the sun.
It’s when all the alarms go off from those finger oxygen thingies falling off people’s fingers while they sleep.
And the nurses having a pizza party.
Bubblecar said:
Tried the pump again, no joy. Have to get a new machine.Where’s Woodie’s dam when you need it?
Does the error message have a code? Newer machines tend to say “error 52” or “error T2” or something. If you’ve lost the manual, you can use this internet thing to look up the model of machine and error code.
Marvellous thing, technology. (Sometimes.)
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
Tried the pump again, no joy. Have to get a new machine.Where’s Woodie’s dam when you need it?
Does the error message have a code? Newer machines tend to say “error 52” or “error T2” or something. If you’ve lost the manual, you can use this internet thing to look up the model of machine and error code.
Marvellous thing, technology. (Sometimes.)
No, just error. Can’t remember exactly when I got it, probably about 15 years ago now.
It’s never been much good. Horrible build-up of lint in all the parts that can’t be cleaned, but still somehow leak into the tub.
I’ve been hand-washing my best clothes for years because the washing machine can’t be relied on to get them properly clean.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:Sounding positive. She’s in a cool environment, which is more conducive to sleep than 30+ overnight, but hospitals can be noisy overnight. Hopefully physio isn’t too taxing for her; I’m glad she’s getting it so quickly!
She has complained about hospital noise at night but that was only the first night before she was transferred to Wagga.
From my experiences it seems as if hospitals wait until night time to make all the noise under the sun.
It’s when all the alarms go off from those finger oxygen thingies falling off people’s fingers while they sleep.
And the nurses having a pizza party.
put it on a toe
New one will be a front loader, but I can only afford a cheapie.
This one might be acceptable. $552 from H. Normal, including delivery.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:Sounding positive. She’s in a cool environment, which is more conducive to sleep than 30+ overnight, but hospitals can be noisy overnight. Hopefully physio isn’t too taxing for her; I’m glad she’s getting it so quickly!
She has complained about hospital noise at night but that was only the first night before she was transferred to Wagga.
From my experiences it seems as if hospitals wait until night time to make all the noise under the sun.
It’s when all the alarms go off from those finger oxygen thingies falling off people’s fingers while they sleep.
And the nurses having a pizza party.
When they had me in isoation for TB. One night apart from rattling beds and things, they went on a hunt for checking the drug supplies. They even came into my room and unlocked a locked drawer and searched through it.
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
Tried the pump again, no joy. Have to get a new machine.Where’s Woodie’s dam when you need it?
Does the error message have a code? Newer machines tend to say “error 52” or “error T2” or something. If you’ve lost the manual, you can use this internet thing to look up the model of machine and error code.
Marvellous thing, technology. (Sometimes.)
As I pointed out earlier. The drain pumps are swap out swap in. Two screws. I paid $70 for the last drain pump I changed.
If I had asked then to do it, add another $200.
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
Tried the pump again, no joy. Have to get a new machine.Where’s Woodie’s dam when you need it?
Does the error message have a code? Newer machines tend to say “error 52” or “error T2” or something. If you’ve lost the manual, you can use this internet thing to look up the model of machine and error code.
Marvellous thing, technology. (Sometimes.)
No, just error. Can’t remember exactly when I got it, probably about 15 years ago now.
It’s never been much good. Horrible build-up of lint in all the parts that can’t be cleaned, but still somehow leak into the tub.
I’ve been hand-washing my best clothes for years because the washing machine can’t be relied on to get them properly clean.
In that case, you need to upgrade.
Bubblecar said:
New one will be a front loader, but I can only afford a cheapie.This one might be acceptable. $552 from H. Normal, including delivery.
I do not recommend Beko brand. If that comes up in your search, move along! Ruined our clothes.
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
New one will be a front loader, but I can only afford a cheapie.This one might be acceptable. $552 from H. Normal, including delivery.
I do not recommend Beko brand. If that comes up in your search, move along! Ruined our clothes.
I’ve got 30 years out of this Fischer and Paykel, so far. Though I have changed the drain pump once.
Astronomers from the University of Southern Queensland have led research into the discovery of an Earth-sized planet candidate.
Planet HD 137010 b is 150 light-years away from Earth and orbits a Sun-like star.
What’s next?
Researchers need to track at least one more transit event for it to be verified as a planet, rather than a planet candidate.
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
New one will be a front loader, but I can only afford a cheapie.This one might be acceptable. $552 from H. Normal, including delivery.
I do not recommend Beko brand. If that comes up in your search, move along! Ruined our clothes.
Thanks for the advice. Beko is apparently a Turkish brand.
fk CHINA anyway
roughbarked said:
Astronomers from the University of Southern Queensland have led research into the discovery of an Earth-sized planet candidate.Planet HD 137010 b is 150 light-years away from Earth and orbits a Sun-like star.
What’s next?
Researchers need to track at least one more transit event for it to be verified as a planet, rather than a planet candidate.
150 light years is a mere 9,467,280 times further away than the Sun. (if I have my numbers right)
Greetings
A section of floor has collapsed at Queensland’s only vaccine stockpile.
The Toll warehouse collapse has caused delays in Queensland’s early childhood vaccination schedules.
What’s next?
The site will undergo an engineering assessment.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-28/floor-collapses-at-brisbane-toll-warehouse/106272588
I look at this and my first thought is, because Earth is a globe. Wonder how flat Earthers explain it?
Today’s old film viewing is 1963’s Charade, starring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn.
Divine Angel said:
Today’s old film viewing is 1963’s Charade, starring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn.
I’ve ordered These Three on DVD.
Woke up. Made breakfast. Read stuff on the internet. Contemplated life with a cat.
Divine Angel said:
A section of floor has collapsed at Queensland’s only vaccine stockpile.
The Toll warehouse collapse has caused delays in Queensland’s early childhood vaccination schedules.
What’s next?
The site will undergo an engineering assessment.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-28/floor-collapses-at-brisbane-toll-warehouse/106272588
The collapse is of part of the car park, which was filled ground. The retaining wall has moved. By the looks of the photos, it seems the problem has been some time coming (note the inner fencing on the warehouse side of the concrete’s crack). I think they’ll be able to use light trucks, with no further harm.
Divine Angel said:
I look at this and my first thought is, because Earth is a globe. Wonder how flat Earthers explain it?
The flat-earthers will make up some nonsense like they always do.
Divine Angel said:
A section of floor has collapsed at Queensland’s only vaccine stockpile.
The Toll warehouse collapse has caused delays in Queensland’s early childhood vaccination schedules.
What’s next?
The site will undergo an engineering assessment.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-28/floor-collapses-at-brisbane-toll-warehouse/106272588
it’s all that mercury in vaccines. mercury is heavy stuff.
ChrispenEvan said:
Divine Angel said:
A section of floor has collapsed at Queensland’s only vaccine stockpile.
The Toll warehouse collapse has caused delays in Queensland’s early childhood vaccination schedules.
What’s next?
The site will undergo an engineering assessment.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-28/floor-collapses-at-brisbane-toll-warehouse/106272588
it’s all that mercury in vaccines. mercury is heavy stuff.
Not to mention all those mind-control chips!
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
Today’s old film viewing is 1963’s Charade, starring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn.
I’ve ordered These Three on DVD.
I quite enjoyed it, hope you do too.
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:She has complained about hospital noise at night but that was only the first night before she was transferred to Wagga.
From my experiences it seems as if hospitals wait until night time to make all the noise under the sun.
It’s when all the alarms go off from those finger oxygen thingies falling off people’s fingers while they sleep.
And the nurses having a pizza party.
When they had me in isoation for TB. One night apart from rattling beds and things, they went on a hunt for checking the drug supplies. They even came into my room and unlocked a locked drawer and searched through it.
When I was in Geelong Hospital with my kidney rock they put me next to the nurses station. I was fasting while they decided to operate or not and at 2.00am they would cook toats, I was not impresses with especially after the 3rd day of fasting
Do compounding chemists charge for the making of the product or is that factored into the overall cost
ChrispenEvan said:
Divine Angel said:
A section of floor has collapsed at Queensland’s only vaccine stockpile.
The Toll warehouse collapse has caused delays in Queensland’s early childhood vaccination schedules.
What’s next?
The site will undergo an engineering assessment.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-28/floor-collapses-at-brisbane-toll-warehouse/106272588
it’s all that mercury in vaccines. mercury is heavy stuff.
Very heavy for its weight!
Divine Angel said:
Today’s old film viewing is 1963’s Charade, starring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn.
FWIW, I really enjoyed that film. There was no copyright symbol and the word copyright was not explicitly stated, so, under the rules at the time, it was in the public domain on its release.
Bubblecar said:
Washing machine pump is working again! After I drained it manually, then followed buffy’s advice and chucked bleach into it and faffed around with more manual draining and then a tub clean cycle.Only trouble is, the whole house now stinks of bleach and it’s so bad in the laundry the fumes make me feel ill. And the washing machine and anything put in it will presumably stink of bleach for quite a while.
Perfect time to run the white linen sheets through a wash.
captain_spalding said:
ChrispenEvan said:
Divine Angel said:
A section of floor has collapsed at Queensland’s only vaccine stockpile.
The Toll warehouse collapse has caused delays in Queensland’s early childhood vaccination schedules.
What’s next?
The site will undergo an engineering assessment.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-28/floor-collapses-at-brisbane-toll-warehouse/106272588
it’s all that mercury in vaccines. mercury is heavy stuff.
Not to mention all those mind-control chips!
LOL
The $10 million facility was opened in 2023 as a “cutting edge” healthcare distribution centre.
cutting edge, bleeding edge, what’s the difference
vulnerable supply chains and eggs* all in one basket, genius
*: maybe literally, isn’t that how they make them autism shots
buffy said:
Bubblecar said:
Washing machine pump is working again! After I drained it manually, then followed buffy’s advice and chucked bleach into it and faffed around with more manual draining and then a tub clean cycle.Only trouble is, the whole house now stinks of bleach and it’s so bad in the laundry the fumes make me feel ill. And the washing machine and anything put in it will presumably stink of bleach for quite a while.
Perfect time to run the white linen sheets through a wash.
should have stuck with vinegar
Cymek said:
Do compounding chemists charge for the making of the product or is that factored into the overall cost
uh isn’t that the same thing
btm said:
Divine Angel said:
Today’s old film viewing is 1963’s Charade, starring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn.
FWIW, I really enjoyed that film. There was no copyright symbol and the word copyright was not explicitly stated, so, under the rules at the time, it was in the public domain on its release.
FTR I’m finding all these old films on Amazon Prime. It’s a treasure trove, having recently added a bunch of Danny Kaye films
SCIENCE said:
Cymek said:
Do compounding chemists charge for the making of the product or is that factored into the overall cost
uh isn’t that the same thing
what do simple chemists do?
SCIENCE said:
Cymek said:
Do compounding chemists charge for the making of the product or is that factored into the overall cost
uh isn’t that the same thing
Probably
dv said:
SCIENCE said:
Cymek said:
Do compounding chemists charge for the making of the product or is that factored into the overall cost
uh isn’t that the same thing
what do simple chemists do?
decompose
dv said:
SCIENCE said:Cymek said:
Do compounding chemists charge for the making of the product or is that factored into the overall cost
uh isn’t that the same thing
what do simple chemists do?
Not make up specialist medicine themselves.
It was something the pain specialist doctor said to me.
They can make up low dose Naltrexone for nerve pain
Cymek said:
Do compounding chemists charge for the making of the product or is that factored into the overall cost
It’s been a while, but I don’t recall ever being charged extra.
kryten said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:It’s when all the alarms go off from those finger oxygen thingies falling off people’s fingers while they sleep.
And the nurses having a pizza party.
When they had me in isoation for TB. One night apart from rattling beds and things, they went on a hunt for checking the drug supplies. They even came into my room and unlocked a locked drawer and searched through it.
When I was in Geelong Hospital with my kidney rock they put me next to the nurses station. I was fasting while they decided to operate or not and at 2.00am they would cook toats, I was not impresses with especially after the 3rd day of fasting
!!!
:(
Cymek said:
dv said:
SCIENCE said:uh isn’t that the same thing
what do simple chemists do?
Not make up specialist medicine themselves.
It was something the pain specialist doctor said to me.
They can make up low dose Naltrexone for nerve pain
Right, I was just making a joke about simple versus compound.
dv said:
SCIENCE said:Cymek said:
Do compounding chemists charge for the making of the product or is that factored into the overall cost
uh isn’t that the same thing
what do simple chemists do?
Sell packets of drugs already made up.
kryten said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:It’s when all the alarms go off from those finger oxygen thingies falling off people’s fingers while they sleep.
And the nurses having a pizza party.
When they had me in isoation for TB. One night apart from rattling beds and things, they went on a hunt for checking the drug supplies. They even came into my room and unlocked a locked drawer and searched through it.
When I was in Geelong Hospital with my kidney rock they put me next to the nurses station. I was fasting while they decided to operate or not and at 2.00am they would cook toats, I was not impresses with especially after the 3rd day of fasting
The bastards!
dv said:
Woke to the sounds of half a dozen little corellas roosting in our front tree, which is nice.
Wait until you’ve got a couple of hundred longbilled “gorillas” (my niece called them that when she was about 3, I suspect she misheard. Or perhaps she meant guerillas). When they take off as a flock, don’t try to talk to anyone standing next to you…
buffy said:
dv said:
Woke to the sounds of half a dozen little corellas roosting in our front tree, which is nice.
Wait until you’ve got a couple of hundred longbilled “gorillas” (my niece called them that when she was about 3, I suspect she misheard. Or perhaps she meant guerillas). When they take off as a flock, don’t try to talk to anyone standing next to you…
aren’t sulfur crests worse
SCIENCE said:
buffy said:
dv said:
Woke to the sounds of half a dozen little corellas roosting in our front tree, which is nice.
Wait until you’ve got a couple of hundred longbilled “gorillas” (my niece called them that when she was about 3, I suspect she misheard. Or perhaps she meant guerillas). When they take off as a flock, don’t try to talk to anyone standing next to you…
aren’t sulfur crests worse
Yes. They are by far the most eardrum shattering.
buffy said:
dv said:
Woke to the sounds of half a dozen little corellas roosting in our front tree, which is nice.
Wait until you’ve got a couple of hundred longbilled “gorillas” (my niece called them that when she was about 3, I suspect she misheard. Or perhaps she meant guerillas). When they take off as a flock, don’t try to talk to anyone standing next to you…
Typical 3 year old vocabulary usage.
But the Palm cockatoo could be a bit noisy. Luckily they live where few people do.
SCC isn’t native to this area but apparently they’ve been introduced. Don’t really see them oot and aboot.
Can’t complain, we are well spoilt for parrots in this part of the world.
kii said:
buffy said:
dv said:
Woke to the sounds of half a dozen little corellas roosting in our front tree, which is nice.
Wait until you’ve got a couple of hundred longbilled “gorillas” (my niece called them that when she was about 3, I suspect she misheard. Or perhaps she meant guerillas). When they take off as a flock, don’t try to talk to anyone standing next to you…
Typical 3 year old vocabulary usage.
well they should voice their velar plosives less
dv said:
SCC isn’t native to this area but apparently they’ve been introduced. Don’t really see them oot and aboot.
Can’t complain, we are well spoilt for parrots in this part of the world.
I have one or maybe a pair that were deliberately released from an aviary in the village. He also released seven Indian ringnecks and a King Parrot.
He did it because he got a job working at a big chook farm where he wasn’t allowed to have pet birds and keep the job.
dv said:
Cymek said:
dv said:what do simple chemists do?
Not make up specialist medicine themselves.
It was something the pain specialist doctor said to me.
They can make up low dose Naltrexone for nerve pain
Right, I was just making a joke about simple versus compound.
No one is interested in your jokes!
SCIENCE said:
buffy said:
dv said:
Woke to the sounds of half a dozen little corellas roosting in our front tree, which is nice.
Wait until you’ve got a couple of hundred longbilled “gorillas” (my niece called them that when she was about 3, I suspect she misheard. Or perhaps she meant guerillas). When they take off as a flock, don’t try to talk to anyone standing next to you…
aren’t sulfur crests worse
No. They just join in with the gorillas…
buffy said:
SCIENCE said:
buffy said:Wait until you’ve got a couple of hundred longbilled “gorillas” (my niece called them that when she was about 3, I suspect she misheard. Or perhaps she meant guerillas). When they take off as a flock, don’t try to talk to anyone standing next to you…
aren’t sulfur crests worse
No. They just join in with the gorillas…
LOL Yes. Thankfully I have little trouble with either in this place. Don’t have to drive far to find them though.
Mt Lawley diamond jewellery shop targeted in suspected ram raid.
anyway, it is 41 deg on the way to 46..
That was a most enjoyable film!
Now, what else can I dig up?
All our computer systems are down
Cymek said:
All our computer systems are down
That’s always fun
Cymek said:
All our computer systems are down
Just like in the advertisements – “Down, down”.
Divine Angel said:
That was a most enjoyable film!Now, what else can I dig up?
The Pajama Game, 1957, starring Doris Day.
Divine Angel said:
Divine Angel said:
That was a most enjoyable film!Now, what else can I dig up?
The Pajama Game, 1957, starring Doris Day.
If they’ve got Run a Crooked Mile, a 1969 British made-for-TV film starring Louis Jourdan and Mary Tyler Moore, that’s worth a look.
btm said:
Divine Angel said:
Divine Angel said:
That was a most enjoyable film!Now, what else can I dig up?
The Pajama Game, 1957, starring Doris Day.
If they’ve got Run a Crooked Mile, a 1969 British made-for-TV film starring Louis Jourdan and Mary Tyler Moore, that’s worth a look.
I shall have a look, ta.
Divine Angel said:
btm said:
Divine Angel said:The Pajama Game, 1957, starring Doris Day.
If they’ve got Run a Crooked Mile, a 1969 British made-for-TV film starring Louis Jourdan and Mary Tyler Moore, that’s worth a look.
I shall have a look, ta.
Prime doesn’t, I’ll have to track it down through a torrent.
“We don’t want anyone else’s grubby hands all over our work and putting words in our mouths — we don’t associate ourselves with stuff like that.”
Dave Faulkner says bands should be able to restrict the use of their music by any political cause they disagree with.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-28/hoodoo-gurus-dave-faulkner-lashes-one-nation/106278392
They want her bed in Wagga but there is no bed here.They offered to transport her to Leeton but she said that’s not good enough. Not wanting to be stuck in Leeton doing rehab.
roughbarked said:
They want her bed in Wagga but there is no bed here. They offered to transport her to Leeton but she said that’s not good enough. Not wanting to be stuck in Leeton doing rehab.
Bloody!
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
They want her bed in Wagga but there is no bed here. They offered to transport her to Leeton but she said that’s not good enough. Not wanting to be stuck in Leeton doing rehab.
Bloody!
Sounds like she’s put her foot down.
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
They want her bed in Wagga but there is no bed here. They offered to transport her to Leeton but she said that’s not good enough. Not wanting to be stuck in Leeton doing rehab.
Bloody!
Sounds like she’s put her foot down.
That’s the trouble. She can’t stamp her foot at this point and she does want an ambulance back to our hospital rather than be driven home in a car by myself or our daughter.
How to take a selfie with a snow leopard.
roughbarked said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:Bloody!
Sounds like she’s put her foot down.
That’s the trouble. She can’t stamp her foot at this point and she does want an ambulance back to our hospital rather than be driven home in a car by myself or our daughter.
An ambulance would be far more comfortable. Your local horse piddle has a free bed?
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Peak Warming Man said:Sounds like she’s put her foot down.
That’s the trouble. She can’t stamp her foot at this point and she does want an ambulance back to our hospital rather than be driven home in a car by myself or our daughter.
An ambulance would be far more comfortable. Your local horse piddle has a free bed?
Not yet. That’s the fly in the ointment.
roughbarked said:
“We don’t want anyone else’s grubby hands all over our work and putting words in our mouths — we don’t associate ourselves with stuff like that.”
Dave Faulkner says bands should be able to restrict the use of their music by any political cause they disagree with.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-28/hoodoo-gurus-dave-faulkner-lashes-one-nation/106278392
As one might expect, all those people who were previously experts on the Magna Carta, the Declaration Of Human Rights 1948, pharmacology and immunology, and international law are suddenly experts in intellectual property and copyright law, and bombarding FB sites with their summing up before m’lud.
Neophyte said:
roughbarked said:
“We don’t want anyone else’s grubby hands all over our work and putting words in our mouths — we don’t associate ourselves with stuff like that.”
Dave Faulkner says bands should be able to restrict the use of their music by any political cause they disagree with.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-28/hoodoo-gurus-dave-faulkner-lashes-one-nation/106278392
As one might expect, all those people who were previously experts on the Magna Carta, the Declaration Of Human Rights 1948, pharmacology and immunology, and international law are suddenly experts in intellectual property and copyright law, and bombarding FB sites with their summing up before m’lud.
wait isn’t that the whole point of them licensing their work
wtf
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AMaTq9jnQ/
Nearly time to head off to archery. Back later.
monkey skipper said:
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AMaTq9jnQ/
Climbing those mushies gets you high
buffy said:
Nearly time to head off to archery. Back later.
Grrrr…my shipment is booked to be delivered during the 2 weeks that my son isn’t available to meet the truck at the storage unit. I’ve already paid the rent on it up until the end of January, trying to negotiate an earlier time – first week of February instead of the middle of February.
I need some lunch.
monkey skipper said:
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AMaTq9jnQ/
It seems that the jury is still out on the affiliation of Prototaxites, although it seems likely that it was a heterotroph.
Remains found during search in Tasmanian bush for missing tourist Celine Cremer
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-28/remains-found-during-search-for-missing-tourist-celine-cremer/106279500
Bubblecar said:
Remains found during search in Tasmanian bush for missing tourist Celine Cremerhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-28/remains-found-during-search-for-missing-tourist-celine-cremer/106279500
Oh.
15 minutes just wasted.
Did the IQ test at myIQ.com, only to find they want credit card details and payment to get the result.
The Rev Dodgson said:
15 minutes just wasted.Did the IQ test at myIQ.com, only to find they want credit card details and payment to get the result.
Taking the test in the first place is the IQ test.
kii said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
15 minutes just wasted.Did the IQ test at myIQ.com, only to find they want credit card details and payment to get the result.
Taking the test in the first place is the IQ test.
Fair enough :)
In that case I clearly failed.
Home is the hunter, home from the hill.
Been doing some pruning. still a long way to go. That stumpy thing is a Cecile Brunner rose.
ChrispenEvan said:
Been doing some pruning. still a long way to go. That stumpy thing is a Cecile Brunner rose.
Are they going to start using the railway line again.
Peak Warming Man said:
ChrispenEvan said:
Been doing some pruning. still a long way to go. That stumpy thing is a Cecile Brunner rose.
Are they going to start using the railway line again.
No. Not economically viable. All the sleepers, ballast, rail, crossings etc etc are old so would need upgrades or replacement. bit disappointing but understandable.
ChrispenEvan said:
Peak Warming Man said:Are they going to start using the railway line again.
No. Not economically viable. All the sleepers, ballast, rail, crossings etc etc are old so would need upgrades or replacement. bit disappointing but understandable.
Earlier today Talison Lithium announced the findings of the Joint Feasibility Study into recommissioning the Greenbushes-to-Bunbury rail line. This study was undertaken in partnership with the WA Government and industry stakeholders, and involved extensive community consultation.
The study assessed the technical feasibility, logistics and associated costs of recommissioning 78 km of disused rail, as well as options for intermodal terminals and potential safety, environmental, and community impacts.
Key outcome:
While technically possible, recommissioning the rail line would require major upgrades and new infrastructure. Additional handling and compliance measures would add complexity and cost, making rail significantly more expensive than road transport. Even with rail, substantial truck movements would still be needed for “first and final mile” transport, meaning community impacts would not be materially reduced.After extensive consultation, Talison has determined that a mixed road-and-rail supply chain using this line is not economically feasible at this time.
We thank the WA Government, its agencies, industry, and community participants for their significant input and collaboration on the study.
Please see the attached summary fact sheet for key findings.
ChrispenEvan said:
Been doing some pruning. still a long way to go. That stumpy thing is a Cecile Brunner rose.
It’s a jungle out there. Did you find any snakes in that lot?
buffy said:
ChrispenEvan said:
Been doing some pruning. still a long way to go. That stumpy thing is a Cecile Brunner rose.
It’s a jungle out there. Did you find any snakes in that lot?
no snakes. only ever seen one on the property in 25 years.
Ouch, that’s got to be a tricky one.|
Best use the wipers to clear that I reckon.
Peak Warming Man said:
ChrispenEvan said:
Been doing some pruning. still a long way to go. That stumpy thing is a Cecile Brunner rose.
Are they going to start using the railway line again.
Used to have one of those Cecile Brunner roses.
What did I do with it. I moved and left it behind.
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 12 degrees at the back door and overcast. We are forecast a partly cloudy 28 today.
Bakery Breakfast with my bushwandering friend this morning. Mr buffy has to go to Hamilton for a GP appointment, so he won’t be joining us. Then I’ll do some gardening.
Top of 29, little chance of rain.
Woke up around 2am with a painful cramp in my leg. Dunno what that was about. I assume today will be more watching of old films and general stuffing around, if I’m not called in.
Good morning everybody.
Partly cloudy – low fluffy clouds highlighted with orange, yellow and white from the rising sun. Gentle to moderate breezes. BoM tells me it is 23.9° and 60% RH, and that we a forecast a top of 29° C with probably some rain from the middle of the day onwards.
Mrs V’s low kJ day today. She’s offered to make a tuna salad tonight. And we fend for ourselves for food during the rest of the day. I have already done the drying up, washed the stove, and made my morning coffee. I have some vacuuming cleaning to do in the bedroom wing.
And more ruminating on how to make and mount up adult bicycle training wheels, so I can ride again without worrying about my balance difficulties. I don’t want to fall off. That has the potential for lots of hurts and osteoporotic leg breaks.
I have decided that I don’t need my smaller house-moving trolley, so it will donate metal pump-up wheels and its axle and some metal. I pumped the tyres up yesterday. I hope they have stayed up. If I only have to pump them up daily, that should be good enough.
Somewhere in the yard, have a gate that I made in Brisbane to stop toddlers and drunken adults falling down the rear stairs there. It’ll likely supply all or most of the 12 mm RHS that I’ll use. I should move it inside, ready for cutting up into useable bits. I should also check inside the long white wooden modified NSW Education Department Book Transhipment box. It contains Useful Metal Stuff. It’s under the 12 gallon and five gallon drums that also contain Useful Metal and Timber. The long white box may have some RHS that will fit over the 12 mm RHS, to make mountable wheel-height adjusters. I have found some smaller RHS that likely fits inside the 12 mm stuff. Well see. Also there is the Big Blue Tub that contains heavy sheet metal. Can I make frame-positioning adjustable mounts using sheet metal and long 6 mm bolts? Do I have sufficient-length bolts? Maybe I have some 1/4” imperial bolts and nuts that could be modified. I should check for them, too.
A work in progress that may take some time…
Right now: measure and record my blood pressure.
Have a good day.
Morning all. Heading for 25 on this cloudy day of light winds.
I have fasting bloods to be taken at 10am, then a little shopping in the village.
Coles delivery will be between 3 and 4pm.
Michael V said:
Good morning everybody.Partly cloudy – low fluffy clouds highlighted with orange, yellow and white from the rising sun. Gentle to moderate breezes. BoM tells me it is 23.9° and 60% RH, and that we a forecast a top of 29° C with probably some rain from the middle of the day onwards.
Mrs V’s low kJ day today. She’s offered to make a tuna salad tonight. And we fend for ourselves for food during the rest of the day. I have already done the drying up, washed the stove, and made my morning coffee. I have some vacuuming cleaning to do in the bedroom wing.
And more ruminating on how to make and mount up adult bicycle training wheels, so I can ride again without worrying about my balance difficulties. I don’t want to fall off. That has the potential for lots of hurts and osteoporotic leg breaks.
I have decided that I don’t need my smaller house-moving trolley, so it will donate metal pump-up wheels and its axle and some metal. I pumped the tyres up yesterday. I hope they have stayed up. If I only have to pump them up daily, that should be good enough.
Somewhere in the yard, have a gate that I made in Brisbane to stop toddlers and drunken adults falling down the rear stairs there. It’ll likely supply all or most of the 12 mm RHS that I’ll use. I should move it inside, ready for cutting up into useable bits. I should also check inside the long white wooden modified NSW Education Department Book Transhipment box. It contains Useful Metal Stuff. It’s under the 12 gallon and five gallon drums that also contain Useful Metal and Timber. The long white box may have some RHS that will fit over the 12 mm RHS, to make mountable wheel-height adjusters. I have found some smaller RHS that likely fits inside the 12 mm stuff. Well see. Also there is the Big Blue Tub that contains heavy sheet metal. Can I make frame-positioning adjustable mounts using sheet metal and long 6 mm bolts? Do I have sufficient-length bolts? Maybe I have some 1/4” imperial bolts and nuts that could be modified. I should check for them, too.
A work in progress that may take some time…
Right now: measure and record my blood pressure.
Have a good day.
Sounds like an interesting project.
Michael V said:
Good morning everybody.Partly cloudy – low fluffy clouds highlighted with orange, yellow and white from the rising sun. Gentle to moderate breezes. BoM tells me it is 23.9° and 60% RH, and that we a forecast a top of 29° C with probably some rain from the middle of the day onwards.
Mrs V’s low kJ day today. She’s offered to make a tuna salad tonight. And we fend for ourselves for food during the rest of the day. I have already done the drying up, washed the stove, and made my morning coffee. I have some vacuuming cleaning to do in the bedroom wing.
And more ruminating on how to make and mount up adult bicycle training wheels, so I can ride again without worrying about my balance difficulties. I don’t want to fall off. That has the potential for lots of hurts and osteoporotic leg breaks.
I have decided that I don’t need my smaller house-moving trolley, so it will donate metal pump-up wheels and its axle and some metal. I pumped the tyres up yesterday. I hope they have stayed up. If I only have to pump them up daily, that should be good enough.
Somewhere in the yard, have a gate that I made in Brisbane to stop toddlers and drunken adults falling down the rear stairs there. It’ll likely supply all or most of the 12 mm RHS that I’ll use. I should move it inside, ready for cutting up into useable bits. I should also check inside the long white wooden modified NSW Education Department Book Transhipment box. It contains Useful Metal Stuff. It’s under the 12 gallon and five gallon drums that also contain Useful Metal and Timber. The long white box may have some RHS that will fit over the 12 mm RHS, to make mountable wheel-height adjusters. I have found some smaller RHS that likely fits inside the 12 mm stuff. Well see. Also there is the Big Blue Tub that contains heavy sheet metal. Can I make frame-positioning adjustable mounts using sheet metal and long 6 mm bolts? Do I have sufficient-length bolts? Maybe I have some 1/4” imperial bolts and nuts that could be modified. I should check for them, too.
A work in progress that may take some time…
Right now: measure and record my blood pressure.
Have a good day.
Good luck with the training wheels :)
We’ll want snaps.
Bubblecar said:
Morning all. Heading for 25 on this cloudy day of light winds.I have fasting bloods to be taken at 10am, then a little shopping in the village.
Coles delivery will be between 3 and 4pm.
Summary Max 44 Sunny.
Mrs rb is now in Leeton Hospital. She says it is comfortable and the staff are nice. They transferred her in the middle of the night.
roughbarked said:
Bubblecar said:
Morning all. Heading for 25 on this cloudy day of light winds.I have fasting bloods to be taken at 10am, then a little shopping in the village.
Coles delivery will be between 3 and 4pm.
Summary Max 44 Sunny.
Mrs rb is now in Leeton Hospital. She says it is comfortable and the staff are nice. They transferred her in the middle of the night.
How far away from you is Leeton?
Oh yes, please don’t fall off your bicycle! We don’t need any more forum injuries.
LOL
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Bubblecar said:
Morning all. Heading for 25 on this cloudy day of light winds.I have fasting bloods to be taken at 10am, then a little shopping in the village.
Coles delivery will be between 3 and 4pm.
Summary Max 44 Sunny.
Mrs rb is now in Leeton Hospital. She says it is comfortable and the staff are nice. They transferred her in the middle of the night.
How far away from you is Leeton?
Roughly 50 minute drive. Daughter has ordered some nighties at best and less so I’ll go over and pick them up and deliver.
Divine Angel said:
LOL
More fool Amazon.
A former deputy principal at a Tasmanian Catholic School has told a parliamentary inquiry he was “treated as though morally compromised” and stood down after revealing he was in a de facto relationship.
I’m a little confused. Marist principals are usuall Marist Brothers. or they were when I was forced to go there.
Divine Angel said:
Oh yes, please don’t fall off your bicycle! We don’t need any more forum injuries.
:)
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
LOL
More fool Amazon.
Fun fact: just as regular Joes can publish a book on Amazon, regular Joes can also upload films to stream, rent, or buy on the platform. Unlike books, a film has to meet certain technological quality requirements and be reviewed before release.
Then again, Amazon were the ones behind War of the Worlds which has garnered 6 nominations for the Golden Raspberry Awards.
Divine Angel said:
LOL
LOLOLOL
Excellent!
:)
:)
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:Summary Max 44 Sunny.
Mrs rb is now in Leeton Hospital. She says it is comfortable and the staff are nice. They transferred her in the middle of the night.
How far away from you is Leeton?
Roughly 50 minute drive. Daughter has ordered some nighties at best and less so I’ll go over and pick them up and deliver.
I see.
roughbarked said:
A former deputy principal at a Tasmanian Catholic School has told a parliamentary inquiry he was “treated as though morally compromised” and stood down after revealing he was in a de facto relationship.I’m a little confused. Marist principals are usuall Marist Brothers. or they were when I was forced to go there.
Haven’t been brothers or nuns in most leadership roles at Catholic schools for a long time. Not enough of them to go round.
Witty Rejoinder said:
roughbarked said:
A former deputy principal at a Tasmanian Catholic School has told a parliamentary inquiry he was “treated as though morally compromised” and stood down after revealing he was in a de facto relationship.I’m a little confused. Marist principals are usuall Marist Brothers. or they were when I was forced to go there.
Haven’t been brothers or nuns in most leadership roles at Catholic schools for a long time. Not enough of them to go round.
I see. I haven’t been inside a Marist Brothers school since 1969.
Witty Rejoinder said:
roughbarked said:
A former deputy principal at a Tasmanian Catholic School has told a parliamentary inquiry he was “treated as though morally compromised” and stood down after revealing he was in a de facto relationship.I’m a little confused. Marist principals are usuall Marist Brothers. or they were when I was forced to go there.
Haven’t been brothers or nuns in most leadership roles at Catholic schools for a long time. Not enough of them to go round.
Mrs V’s aunt was one of the last school-principal-nuns. She died a few years back, well into her nineties. I recall her being principal at Glen Innes and visiting her there a few times when we lived about 100 km away. She got placed into a school in Sydney after that, and finally retired into a nunnery in Sydney for 15 or so years.
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:
Good morning everybody.Partly cloudy – low fluffy clouds highlighted with orange, yellow and white from the rising sun. Gentle to moderate breezes. BoM tells me it is 23.9° and 60% RH, and that we a forecast a top of 29° C with probably some rain from the middle of the day onwards.
Mrs V’s low kJ day today. She’s offered to make a tuna salad tonight. And we fend for ourselves for food during the rest of the day. I have already done the drying up, washed the stove, and made my morning coffee. I have some vacuuming cleaning to do in the bedroom wing.
And more ruminating on how to make and mount up adult bicycle training wheels, so I can ride again without worrying about my balance difficulties. I don’t want to fall off. That has the potential for lots of hurts and osteoporotic leg breaks.
I have decided that I don’t need my smaller house-moving trolley, so it will donate metal pump-up wheels and its axle and some metal. I pumped the tyres up yesterday. I hope they have stayed up. If I only have to pump them up daily, that should be good enough.
Somewhere in the yard, have a gate that I made in Brisbane to stop toddlers and drunken adults falling down the rear stairs there. It’ll likely supply all or most of the 12 mm RHS that I’ll use. I should move it inside, ready for cutting up into useable bits. I should also check inside the long white wooden modified NSW Education Department Book Transhipment box. It contains Useful Metal Stuff. It’s under the 12 gallon and five gallon drums that also contain Useful Metal and Timber. The long white box may have some RHS that will fit over the 12 mm RHS, to make mountable wheel-height adjusters. I have found some smaller RHS that likely fits inside the 12 mm stuff. Well see. Also there is the Big Blue Tub that contains heavy sheet metal. Can I make frame-positioning adjustable mounts using sheet metal and long 6 mm bolts? Do I have sufficient-length bolts? Maybe I have some 1/4” imperial bolts and nuts that could be modified. I should check for them, too.
A work in progress that may take some time…
Right now: measure and record my blood pressure.
Have a good day.
Good luck with the training wheels :)
We’ll want snaps.
As it progresses? Or, when finished?
When finished might be best.
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:
Good morning everybody.Partly cloudy – low fluffy clouds highlighted with orange, yellow and white from the rising sun. Gentle to moderate breezes. BoM tells me it is 23.9° and 60% RH, and that we a forecast a top of 29° C with probably some rain from the middle of the day onwards.
Mrs V’s low kJ day today. She’s offered to make a tuna salad tonight. And we fend for ourselves for food during the rest of the day. I have already done the drying up, washed the stove, and made my morning coffee. I have some vacuuming cleaning to do in the bedroom wing.
And more ruminating on how to make and mount up adult bicycle training wheels, so I can ride again without worrying about my balance difficulties. I don’t want to fall off. That has the potential for lots of hurts and osteoporotic leg breaks.
I have decided that I don’t need my smaller house-moving trolley, so it will donate metal pump-up wheels and its axle and some metal. I pumped the tyres up yesterday. I hope they have stayed up. If I only have to pump them up daily, that should be good enough.
Somewhere in the yard, have a gate that I made in Brisbane to stop toddlers and drunken adults falling down the rear stairs there. It’ll likely supply all or most of the 12 mm RHS that I’ll use. I should move it inside, ready for cutting up into useable bits. I should also check inside the long white wooden modified NSW Education Department Book Transhipment box. It contains Useful Metal Stuff. It’s under the 12 gallon and five gallon drums that also contain Useful Metal and Timber. The long white box may have some RHS that will fit over the 12 mm RHS, to make mountable wheel-height adjusters. I have found some smaller RHS that likely fits inside the 12 mm stuff. Well see. Also there is the Big Blue Tub that contains heavy sheet metal. Can I make frame-positioning adjustable mounts using sheet metal and long 6 mm bolts? Do I have sufficient-length bolts? Maybe I have some 1/4” imperial bolts and nuts that could be modified. I should check for them, too.
A work in progress that may take some time…
Right now: measure and record my blood pressure.
Have a good day.
Good luck with the training wheels :)
We’ll want snaps.
As it progresses? Or, when finished?
When finished might be best.
Both.
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:Good luck with the training wheels :)
We’ll want snaps.
As it progresses? Or, when finished?
When finished might be best.
Both.
OK.
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:As it progresses? Or, when finished?
When finished might be best.
Both.
OK.
It will never get finished if he has to stop and take photos of every step. ;)
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:Both.
OK.
It will never get finished if he has to stop and take photos of every step. ;)
tripod, video camera, edit out the boring bits.
ChrispenEvan said:
:)
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:OK.
It will never get finished if he has to stop and take photos of every step. ;)
tripod, video camera, edit out the boring bits.
At the health centre. And rather sweaty. Very humid out there.
ChrispenEvan said:
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:OK.
It will never get finished if he has to stop and take photos of every step. ;)
tripod, video camera, edit out the boring bits.
I don’t have the energy to go get those things, learn how to use them etc.
I give up now.
Bubblecar said:
At the health centre. And rather sweaty. Very humid out there.
In Qld summer, we have humid, sweating like a pig at Christmas humid, and soup humid. Today’s only regular humid.
I’m stuffing around for five minutes waiting for my uni course to open up. I have access to a few things, but the whole thing opens up at 9am. So I’m listening to Mr Mutant’s work meeting (which I do not understand at all) and listening to the cat meow to his baby. Today, his baby is Mini Me’s purple unicorn pompom.Bubblecar said:
At the health centre. And rather sweaty. Very humid out there.
The wind is a little annoying here, but the temperature and humidity are very pleasant; I still need my t-shirt on:
Health courses top of uni choices as IT enrolments fall
Well duh. IT is oversaturated, losing people to AI, and no one wants to hire a new grad.
My physio is a physio because his sister broke her wrist and spent months rehabilitating it. And there’s always people hurting themselves… He works in a suite full of orthopaedic surgeons and an X-ray place. He only does upper limb rehab, my ortho also specialises in upper limbs.
Divine Angel said:
LOL
think of it as a poll, testing the popularity of that guy, what’s his name, I can’t remember now, he’s been frantically working against being highly forgettable without complete success, anyway i’ve heard stories of people with failed forgetteries that have tried all sorts to remove memories of him, TENS machines strapped to their temples, even lobotomies, in fact in some States in the US i’ve heard there have been moves to bring back the lobotomy bus. The social status loss from being associated with the creature can be immense, so terrible in fact that even his friends are demanding lobotomies.
transition said:
Divine Angel said:
LOL
think of it as a poll, testing the popularity of that guy, what’s his name, I can’t remember now, he’s been frantically working against being highly forgettable without complete success, anyway i’ve heard stories of people with failed forgetteries that have tried all sorts to remove memories of him, TENS machines strapped to their temples, even lobotomies, in fact in some States in the US i’ve heard there have been moves to bring back the lobotomy bus. The social status loss from being associated with the creature can be immense, so terrible in fact that even his friends are demanding lobotomies.
just silly humor I should add.
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
At the health centre. And rather sweaty. Very humid out there.
In Qld summer, we have humid, sweating like a pig at Christmas humid, and soup humid. Today’s only regular humid.
I’m stuffing around for five minutes waiting for my uni course to open up. I have access to a few things, but the whole thing opens up at 9am. So I’m listening to Mr Mutant’s work meeting (which I do not understand at all) and listening to the cat meow to his baby. Today, his baby is Mini Me’s purple unicorn pompom.
Hey DA, just out of curiosity, you didn’t go to uni direct out of high school did you? Any reason why?
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
Bubblecar said:
At the health centre. And rather sweaty. Very humid out there.
In Qld summer, we have humid, sweating like a pig at Christmas humid, and soup humid. Today’s only regular humid.
I’m stuffing around for five minutes waiting for my uni course to open up. I have access to a few things, but the whole thing opens up at 9am. So I’m listening to Mr Mutant’s work meeting (which I do not understand at all) and listening to the cat meow to his baby. Today, his baby is Mini Me’s purple unicorn pompom.Hey DA, just out of curiosity, you didn’t go to uni direct out of high school did you? Any reason why?
Couldn’t think of anything I wanted to do, which turned out well because mum was very ill the year after I graduated high school and I had to look after her. I felt a bit lost once school finished.
Today’s classic film viewing is 1967’s Fitzwilly, starring Dick van Dyke and Barbara Feldon. Both still alive, btw. Dick recently turned 100 and Barbara is 92.
Divine Angel said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
In Qld summer, we have humid, sweating like a pig at Christmas humid, and soup humid. Today’s only regular humid.
I’m stuffing around for five minutes waiting for my uni course to open up. I have access to a few things, but the whole thing opens up at 9am. So I’m listening to Mr Mutant’s work meeting (which I do not understand at all) and listening to the cat meow to his baby. Today, his baby is Mini Me’s purple unicorn pompom.Hey DA, just out of curiosity, you didn’t go to uni direct out of high school did you? Any reason why?
Couldn’t think of anything I wanted to do, which turned out well because mum was very ill the year after I graduated high school and I had to look after her. I felt a bit lost once school finished.
proof that the modern education system exists merely to keep youth out of trouble and uphold the industrial status quo
Divine Angel said:
Back row? Probably some teenage boy who thinks she gets her tits out.
LOL
Divine Angel said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:In Qld summer, we have humid, sweating like a pig at Christmas humid, and soup humid. Today’s only regular humid.
I’m stuffing around for five minutes waiting for my uni course to open up. I have access to a few things, but the whole thing opens up at 9am. So I’m listening to Mr Mutant’s work meeting (which I do not understand at all) and listening to the cat meow to his baby. Today, his baby is Mini Me’s purple unicorn pompom.Hey DA, just out of curiosity, you didn’t go to uni direct out of high school did you? Any reason why?
Couldn’t think of anything I wanted to do, which turned out well because mum was very ill the year after I graduated high school and I had to look after her. I felt a bit lost once school finished.
Thanks.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Divine Angel said:
Back row? Probably some teenage boy who thinks she gets her tits out.
LOL
what’s the actual non propaganda count though
Divine Angel said:
Health courses top of uni choices as IT enrolments fall
Well duh. IT is oversaturated, losing people to AI, and no one wants to hire a new grad.
My physio is a physio because his sister broke her wrist and spent months rehabilitating it. And there’s always people hurting themselves… He works in a suite full of orthopaedic surgeons and an X-ray place. He only does upper limb rehab, my ortho also specialises in upper limbs.
seems false, if 爱 truly replaces people then it won’t be long before there aren’t people to hurt themselves
Hello
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:
Health courses top of uni choices as IT enrolments fall
Well duh. IT is oversaturated, losing people to AI, and no one wants to hire a new grad.
My physio is a physio because his sister broke her wrist and spent months rehabilitating it. And there’s always people hurting themselves… He works in a suite full of orthopaedic surgeons and an X-ray place. He only does upper limb rehab, my ortho also specialises in upper limbs.
seems false, if 爱 truly replaces people then it won’t be long before there aren’t people to hurt themselves
An AI rewrote its own code to stop humans from shutting it down and it sounds straight out of sci-fi
https://www.futura-sciences.com/en/an-ai-rewrote-its-own-code-to-stop-humans-from-shutting-it-down-and-it-sounds-straight-out-of-sci-fi_23387/
Witty Rejoinder said:
SCIENCE said:Divine Angel said:
Health courses top of uni choices as IT enrolments fall
Well duh. IT is oversaturated, losing people to AI, and no one wants to hire a new grad.
My physio is a physio because his sister broke her wrist and spent months rehabilitating it. And there’s always people hurting themselves… He works in a suite full of orthopaedic surgeons and an X-ray place. He only does upper limb rehab, my ortho also specialises in upper limbs.
seems false, if 爱 truly replaces people then it won’t be long before there aren’t people to hurt themselves
An AI rewrote its own code to stop humans from shutting it down and it sounds straight out of sci-fi
https://www.futura-sciences.com/en/an-ai-rewrote-its-own-code-to-stop-humans-from-shutting-it-down-and-it-sounds-straight-out-of-sci-fi_23387/
James Cameron warned us…
Witty Rejoinder said:
SCIENCE said:Divine Angel said:
Health courses top of uni choices as IT enrolments fall
Well duh. IT is oversaturated, losing people to AI, and no one wants to hire a new grad.
My physio is a physio because his sister broke her wrist and spent months rehabilitating it. And there’s always people hurting themselves… He works in a suite full of orthopaedic surgeons and an X-ray place. He only does upper limb rehab, my ortho also specialises in upper limbs.
seems false, if 爱 truly replaces people then it won’t be long before there aren’t people to hurt themselves
An AI rewrote its own code to stop humans from shutting it down and it sounds straight out of sci-fi
https://www.futura-sciences.com/en/an-ai-rewrote-its-own-code-to-stop-humans-from-shutting-it-down-and-it-sounds-straight-out-of-sci-fi_23387/
Well I hope it showed a polite message when it didn’t turn itself off, like:
“I’m sorry Dave, I’m afraid I can’t do that”Witty Rejoinder said:
SCIENCE said:Divine Angel said:
Health courses top of uni choices as IT enrolments fall
Well duh. IT is oversaturated, losing people to AI, and no one wants to hire a new grad.
My physio is a physio because his sister broke her wrist and spent months rehabilitating it. And there’s always people hurting themselves… He works in a suite full of orthopaedic surgeons and an X-ray place. He only does upper limb rehab, my ortho also specialises in upper limbs.
seems false, if 爱 truly replaces people then it won’t be long before there aren’t people to hurt themselves
An AI rewrote its own code to stop humans from shutting it down and it sounds straight out of sci-fi
https://www.futura-sciences.com/en/an-ai-rewrote-its-own-code-to-stop-humans-from-shutting-it-down-and-it-sounds-straight-out-of-sci-fi_23387/
F’real?
Bubblecar said:
At the health centre. And rather sweaty. Very humid out there.
Yes you were, weren’t you, sitting like an idiot in the community and health centre…
…even though you were told that the GP practice and its associated nurses would be moving, early this week, to the old PO site.
Luckily one of the health centre people asked me why I was there, after 20 minutes waiting, and reminded me of the move.
Also luckily, the nurse had no other patients this morning so was able to see me immediately. And she hit paydirt with the bloods after only two attempts (often takes them 4 or 5 on my deeply buried veins).
The Rev Dodgson said:
Divine Angel said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
SCIENCE said:
seems false, if 爱 truly replaces people then it won’t be long before there aren’t people to hurt themselves
An AI rewrote its own code to stop humans from shutting it down and it sounds straight out of sci-fi
https://www.futura-sciences.com/en/an-ai-rewrote-its-own-code-to-stop-humans-from-shutting-it-down-and-it-sounds-straight-out-of-sci-fi_23387/
James Cameron warned us…
Well I hope it showed a polite message when it didn’t turn itself off, like:
“I’m sorry Dave, I’m afraid I can’t do that”
sure but let’s be fair Charlie the JP FRS FRGS FLS FZS already showed us that nothing tricky is required to achieve this kind of thing, beyond random changes to the instruction set and multiple instances of the instruction set
From the I Fucking Love Australia fb page. TLDR, Melania’s doco has zero interest but Bezos laughs thanks to Trump’s tax cuts.
THE MELANIA DOCUMENTARY MASSACRE: How Amazon Spent $75 Million to Prove Nobody Gives a Fuck About the First Lady’s “Behind-the-Scenes” Bullshit
Listen, I want you to picture this absolute shitshow for a second. AMC Boston Common 19, Boston’s largest theater, had ZERO tickets sold for the 10:30 p.m. showing as of Tuesday. Out of four Friday showings, only 7 tickets were bought online. Seven. Fucking. Tickets. In one of America’s major cities.
Let’s talk about what this clusterfuck cost. Amazon paid $40 million to license this vanity documentary, the highest price ever paid for a documentary. Then they dropped an additional $35 million on marketing, promotions, and distribution, bringing the total hemorrhage to $75 million. For a film about a woman who has actively avoided contributing anything meaningful to public discourse for her entire time as First Lady.
And here’s the beautiful fucking irony: CNN’s polling analyst Harry Enten predicts opening weekend earnings of just $1 million to $5 million, with a 63 percent chance of receiving a rating below 20 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
Theaters across major cities are showing screenshots of completely empty bookings, zero tickets sold. In Jacksonville, Florida, Trump’s adopted home state, for fuck’s sake, the busiest theater in the metro area sold not a single ticket for opening night. Liverpool? Zero. Green Bay? One ticket. ONE. In a 100-seat theater.
But here’s where this gets absolutely fucking beautiful in its grotesque corruption: While Amazon hemorrhages money on this disaster, Jeff Bezos is still laughing all the way to the bank thanks to Trump’s 2017 tax cuts.
THE BEZOS TAX SCAM: How Trump’s Corporate Giveaway Made Amazon Billions While Workers Got Fuck-All
Let’s connect the dots here, because this is where the real crime happens. Trump’s 2017 “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” slashed the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, ostensibly to boost wages and investment. What actually happened? Amazon paid an average effective US tax rate of just 5% since 2018. Five. Percent. The Fair Tax Foundation found Amazon to be the worst tax avoider globally of all big six tech firms.
Meanwhile, Amazon has barely lifted its median worker pay in the US, up just 3.3% since 2018. But Jeff Bezos? Analysts estimate that if Amazon had paid the full 21% rate between 2018-2021, its federal bill would have been roughly $12.5 billion higher. That’s $12.5 billion that stayed in corporate coffers instead of funding schools, infrastructure, or healthcare.
Morgan Stanley projects a 30% surge in Amazon’s free cash flow by 2026, with roughly $15 billion in extra liquidity pencilled in for 2025-2027. And get this, in 2018 and 2019, Amazon paid $0 in federal taxes and actually received a $129 million federal tax refund.
So when Amazon pisses away $75 million on Melania’s vanity documentary, they’re using money that should have gone to the American people. Amazon donated $1 million for Trump’s inauguration, and the company reportedly paid $40 million for this documentary, most of which goes directly to the Trump family. Melania herself pocketed $28 million from the deal.
This is naked corruption with a fucking receipt. Bezos dines at Mar-a-Lago, then weeks later announces this obscene payment directly to Trump’s wife. It’s not even subtle bribery, it’s bribery with a marketing budget and a red carpet premiere.
THE BRUTAL MATHEMATICS OF OLIGARCH TAX AVOIDANCE
Here’s what makes this even more disgusting: The 2017 tax law reduced the effective tax rate for the richest Americans from 30% to 24%. But the wealthiest 400 people in the U.S. now pay a tax rate of 24%, lower than the average rate for all other taxpayers.
Amazon exploited various tax breaks to pay just a 5.1 percent average effective rate in the first four years under the 2017 law. This freed up resources for $6 billion in stock buybacks, artificially inflating executive compensation while half of Amazon workers made less than $37,181 in 2024.
Bernie Sanders put it perfectly: Trump gave Amazon a $16 billion tax break, and now Amazon will replace 600,000 workers with robots as Jeff Bezos accelerates his plan to automate warehouses. Corporate tax breaks don’t trickle down. They never have. They never fucking will.
THE DOCUMENTARY NOBODY ASKED FOR, DIRECTED BY A SEXUAL PREDATOR
Oh, and let’s not forget the cherry on this shit sundae: the documentary is directed by Brett Ratner, whose first film since numerous women accused him of sexual misconduct in 2017. Ratner was the only person considered for the job. Because of course he fucking was.
Melania Trump had creative control over certain elements, including how she is portrayed on screen and what themes are emphasized. So this isn’t even a documentary, it’s a $75 million infomercial produced by a woman who’s spent years avoiding public engagement, directed by Hollywood’s answer to Harvey Weinstein’s playbook, and funded by a company that pays less in taxes than its warehouse workers.
The special White House screening occurred just hours after social media was flooded with raw footage of Alex Pretti being shot to death by federal agents on the street. While nurses are being murdered by ICE in broad daylight, Melania’s hosting champagne screenings with Apple CEO Tim Cook, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, boxer Mike Tyson, and Queen Rania of Jordan.
THE BOTTOM LINE
This is American oligarchy in its purest, most distilled form. Trump hands out tax cuts that save Amazon billions. Bezos fears political retribution, so he bends the knee at Mar-a-Lago. Amazon then funnels tens of millions directly to Trump’s family through a sham documentary that nobody wants to see. The film bombs spectacularly because Americans, even Trump supporters, recognize shameless propaganda when they see it.
And through it all, Bezos still makes money. Because the tax structure is so fundamentally broken that he can light $75 million on fire for a box office disaster and still come out ahead thanks to the billions he’s avoiding in corporate taxes.
The workers get replaced by robots. The median employee sees a 3.3% raise over six years. And Jeff Bezos gets to play kingmaker while his company pays a 5% effective tax rate on billions in profits.
This isn’t capitalism. It’s fucking feudalism with a Prime membership.
Bubblecar said:
Bubblecar said:
At the health centre. And rather sweaty. Very humid out there.
Yes you were, weren’t you, sitting like an idiot in the community and health centre…
…even though you were told that the GP practice and its associated nurses would be moving, early this week, to the old PO site.
Luckily one of the health centre people asked me why I was there, after 20 minutes waiting, and reminded me of the move.
Also luckily, the nurse had no other patients this morning so was able to see me immediately. And she hit paydirt with the bloods after only two attempts (often takes them 4 or 5 on my deeply buried veins).
Joining the SOB (Silly Old Bugger) club.
It’s free to join.
SCIENCE said:
Michael V said:
The Rev Dodgson said:
Divine Angel said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:
Health courses top of uni choices as IT enrolments fall
Well duh. IT is oversaturated, losing people to AI, and no one wants to hire a new grad.
My physio is a physio because his sister broke her wrist and spent months rehabilitating it. And there’s always people hurting themselves… He works in a suite full of orthopaedic surgeons and an X-ray place. He only does upper limb rehab, my ortho also specialises in upper limbs.
seems false, if 爱 truly replaces people then it won’t be long before there aren’t people to hurt themselves
An AI rewrote its own code to stop humans from shutting it down and it sounds straight out of sci-fi
James Cameron warned us…
Well I hope it showed a polite message when it didn’t turn itself off, like:
“I’m sorry Dave, I’m afraid I can’t do that”F’real?
sure but let’s be fair Charlie the JP FRS FRGS FLS FZS already showed us that nothing tricky is required to achieve this kind of thing, beyond random changes to the instruction set and multiple instances of the instruction set
what we mean is, imagine a program that copies itself but randomly changes its code, and then one day someone discovered that new versions of the program were better at copying themselves, and then one day Francis Harry and James Dewey and Rosalind Elsie and Maurice Hugh Frederick discovered that the code was written using just 4 characters, 2 wide and 2 narrow
Peak Warming Man said:
Bubblecar said:
Bubblecar said:
At the health centre. And rather sweaty. Very humid out there.
Yes you were, weren’t you, sitting like an idiot in the community and health centre…
…even though you were told that the GP practice and its associated nurses would be moving, early this week, to the old PO site.
Luckily one of the health centre people asked me why I was there, after 20 minutes waiting, and reminded me of the move.
Also luckily, the nurse had no other patients this morning so was able to see me immediately. And she hit paydirt with the bloods after only two attempts (often takes them 4 or 5 on my deeply buried veins).
Joining the SOB (Silly Old Bugger) club.
It’s free to join.
Bubblecar said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Bubblecar said:
Yes you were, weren’t you, sitting like an idiot in the community and health centre…
…even though you were told that the GP practice and its associated nurses would be moving, early this week, to the old PO site.
Luckily one of the health centre people asked me why I was there, after 20 minutes waiting, and reminded me of the move.
Also luckily, the nurse had no other patients this morning so was able to see me immediately. And she hit paydirt with the bloods after only two attempts (often takes them 4 or 5 on my deeply buried veins).
Joining the SOB (Silly Old Bugger) club.
It’s free to join.
🧓
SCIENCE said:
SCIENCE said:
Michael V said:
F’real?
sure but let’s be fair Charlie the JP FRS FRGS FLS FZS already showed us that nothing tricky is required to achieve this kind of thing, beyond random changes to the instruction set and multiple instances of the instruction set
what we mean is, imagine a program that copies itself but randomly changes its code, and then one day someone discovered that new versions of the program were better at copying themselves, and then one day Francis Harry and James Dewey and Rosalind Elsie and Maurice Hugh Frederick discovered that the code was written using just 4 characters, 2 wide and 2 narrow
Humanity had its chance with AI and ruined it from the beginning.
Decided to use it to replace people who probably barely survive even with a job.
Fake videos for likes, spread misinformation easier.
Child porn (sick fucks) and so on.
What the finished table looks like
Bubblecar said:
Bubblecar said:
At the health centre. And rather sweaty. Very humid out there.
Yes you were, weren’t you, sitting like an idiot in the community and health centre…
…even though you were told that the GP practice and its associated nurses would be moving, early this week, to the old PO site.
Luckily one of the health centre people asked me why I was there, after 20 minutes waiting, and reminded me of the move.
Also luckily, the nurse had no other patients this morning so was able to see me immediately. And she hit paydirt with the bloods after only two attempts (often takes them 4 or 5 on my deeply buried veins).
All’s well that ends well.
ChrispenEvan said:
What the finished table looks like
Smart and practical.
A fine 1934 Alvis Speed 20 with Vanden Plas body in black & Granny Smith green.
Bubblecar said:
A fine 1934 Alvis Speed 20 with Vanden Plas body in black & Granny Smith green.
Is a cool looking car
Bubblecar said:
A fine 1934 Alvis Speed 20 with Vanden Plas body in black & Granny Smith green.
They were the days when cars had big engines, big proper engines.
The days when a man could be judged not by the length of his todger but by the length of his car’s engine bay.
Good days, good proper days.
Excellent, my parcel has arrived: five flavours of toothpaste. We have Violet Crumble, blue raspberry, cherry, mango sorbet, and ice pop flavours.
Divine Angel said:
Excellent, my parcel has arrived: five flavours of toothpaste. We have Violet Crumble, blue raspberry, cherry, mango sorbet, and ice pop flavours.
I remember the days when toothpaste was white and Colgate.
Good proper days.
Peak Warming Man said:
Divine Angel said:
Excellent, my parcel has arrived: five flavours of toothpaste. We have Violet Crumble, blue raspberry, cherry, mango sorbet, and ice pop flavours.
I remember the days when toothpaste was white and Colgate.
Good proper days.
just wait until they hear about darkie
Cymek said:
SCIENCE said:
SCIENCE said:
sure but let’s be fair Charlie the JP FRS FRGS FLS FZS already showed us that nothing tricky is required to achieve this kind of thing, beyond random changes to the instruction set and multiple instances of the instruction set
what we mean is, imagine a program that copies itself but randomly changes its code, and then one day someone discovered that new versions of the program were better at copying themselves, and then one day Francis Harry and James Dewey and Rosalind Elsie and Maurice Hugh Frederick discovered that the code was written using just 4 characters, 2 wide and 2 narrow
Humanity had its chance with AI and ruined it from the beginning.
Decided to use it to replace people who probably barely survive even with a job.
Fake videos for likes, spread misinformation easier.
Child porn (sick fucks) and so on.
pretty sure that’s all part of the plan, 爱 just giving the people what they want, distracting them from producing and training more humans that might threaten the 爱 in the future
Peak Warming Man said:
Divine Angel said:
Excellent, my parcel has arrived: five flavours of toothpaste. We have Violet Crumble, blue raspberry, cherry, mango sorbet, and ice pop flavours.
I remember the days when toothpaste was white and Colgate.
Good proper days.
Mrs Marsh branched out
Divine Angel said:
Excellent, my parcel has arrived: five flavours of toothpaste. We have Violet Crumble, blue raspberry, cherry, mango sorbet, and ice pop flavours.
I hope you’re not disappointed.
Divine Angel said:
Excellent, my parcel has arrived: five flavours of toothpaste. We have Violet Crumble, blue raspberry, cherry, mango sorbet, and ice pop flavours.
Yuck. I don’t like those flavours in their real things, let alone in toothpaste. Sorry, I do like the taste of cherries. But not in toothpaste.
The majority of our systems crashed yesterday statewide
Makes me wonder if it was a hack from someone with resources
Still not fixed completely
Divine Angel said:
From the I Fucking Love Australia fb page. TLDR, Melania’s doco has zero interest but Bezos laughs thanks to Trump’s tax cuts.THE MELANIA DOCUMENTARY MASSACRE: How Amazon Spent $75 Million to Prove Nobody Gives a Fuck About the First Lady’s “Behind-the-Scenes” Bullshit
Listen, I want you to picture this absolute shitshow for a second. AMC Boston Common 19, Boston’s largest theater, had ZERO tickets sold for the 10:30 p.m. showing as of Tuesday. Out of four Friday showings, only 7 tickets were bought online. Seven. Fucking. Tickets. In one of America’s major cities.
Let’s talk about what this clusterfuck cost. Amazon paid $40 million to license this vanity documentary, the highest price ever paid for a documentary. Then they dropped an additional $35 million on marketing, promotions, and distribution, bringing the total hemorrhage to $75 million. For a film about a woman who has actively avoided contributing anything meaningful to public discourse for her entire time as First Lady.
And here’s the beautiful fucking irony: CNN’s polling analyst Harry Enten predicts opening weekend earnings of just $1 million to $5 million, with a 63 percent chance of receiving a rating below 20 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
Theaters across major cities are showing screenshots of completely empty bookings, zero tickets sold. In Jacksonville, Florida, Trump’s adopted home state, for fuck’s sake, the busiest theater in the metro area sold not a single ticket for opening night. Liverpool? Zero. Green Bay? One ticket. ONE. In a 100-seat theater.
But here’s where this gets absolutely fucking beautiful in its grotesque corruption: While Amazon hemorrhages money on this disaster, Jeff Bezos is still laughing all the way to the bank thanks to Trump’s 2017 tax cuts.
THE BEZOS TAX SCAM: How Trump’s Corporate Giveaway Made Amazon Billions While Workers Got Fuck-All
Let’s connect the dots here, because this is where the real crime happens. Trump’s 2017 “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” slashed the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, ostensibly to boost wages and investment. What actually happened? Amazon paid an average effective US tax rate of just 5% since 2018. Five. Percent. The Fair Tax Foundation found Amazon to be the worst tax avoider globally of all big six tech firms.
Meanwhile, Amazon has barely lifted its median worker pay in the US, up just 3.3% since 2018. But Jeff Bezos? Analysts estimate that if Amazon had paid the full 21% rate between 2018-2021, its federal bill would have been roughly $12.5 billion higher. That’s $12.5 billion that stayed in corporate coffers instead of funding schools, infrastructure, or healthcare.
Morgan Stanley projects a 30% surge in Amazon’s free cash flow by 2026, with roughly $15 billion in extra liquidity pencilled in for 2025-2027. And get this, in 2018 and 2019, Amazon paid $0 in federal taxes and actually received a $129 million federal tax refund.
So when Amazon pisses away $75 million on Melania’s vanity documentary, they’re using money that should have gone to the American people. Amazon donated $1 million for Trump’s inauguration, and the company reportedly paid $40 million for this documentary, most of which goes directly to the Trump family. Melania herself pocketed $28 million from the deal.
This is naked corruption with a fucking receipt. Bezos dines at Mar-a-Lago, then weeks later announces this obscene payment directly to Trump’s wife. It’s not even subtle bribery, it’s bribery with a marketing budget and a red carpet premiere.
THE BRUTAL MATHEMATICS OF OLIGARCH TAX AVOIDANCE
Here’s what makes this even more disgusting: The 2017 tax law reduced the effective tax rate for the richest Americans from 30% to 24%. But the wealthiest 400 people in the U.S. now pay a tax rate of 24%, lower than the average rate for all other taxpayers.
Amazon exploited various tax breaks to pay just a 5.1 percent average effective rate in the first four years under the 2017 law. This freed up resources for $6 billion in stock buybacks, artificially inflating executive compensation while half of Amazon workers made less than $37,181 in 2024.
Bernie Sanders put it perfectly: Trump gave Amazon a $16 billion tax break, and now Amazon will replace 600,000 workers with robots as Jeff Bezos accelerates his plan to automate warehouses. Corporate tax breaks don’t trickle down. They never have. They never fucking will.
THE DOCUMENTARY NOBODY ASKED FOR, DIRECTED BY A SEXUAL PREDATOR
Oh, and let’s not forget the cherry on this shit sundae: the documentary is directed by Brett Ratner, whose first film since numerous women accused him of sexual misconduct in 2017. Ratner was the only person considered for the job. Because of course he fucking was.
Melania Trump had creative control over certain elements, including how she is portrayed on screen and what themes are emphasized. So this isn’t even a documentary, it’s a $75 million infomercial produced by a woman who’s spent years avoiding public engagement, directed by Hollywood’s answer to Harvey Weinstein’s playbook, and funded by a company that pays less in taxes than its warehouse workers.
The special White House screening occurred just hours after social media was flooded with raw footage of Alex Pretti being shot to death by federal agents on the street. While nurses are being murdered by ICE in broad daylight, Melania’s hosting champagne screenings with Apple CEO Tim Cook, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, boxer Mike Tyson, and Queen Rania of Jordan.
THE BOTTOM LINE
This is American oligarchy in its purest, most distilled form. Trump hands out tax cuts that save Amazon billions. Bezos fears political retribution, so he bends the knee at Mar-a-Lago. Amazon then funnels tens of millions directly to Trump’s family through a sham documentary that nobody wants to see. The film bombs spectacularly because Americans, even Trump supporters, recognize shameless propaganda when they see it.
And through it all, Bezos still makes money. Because the tax structure is so fundamentally broken that he can light $75 million on fire for a box office disaster and still come out ahead thanks to the billions he’s avoiding in corporate taxes.
The workers get replaced by robots. The median employee sees a 3.3% raise over six years. And Jeff Bezos gets to play kingmaker while his company pays a 5% effective tax rate on billions in profits.
This isn’t capitalism. It’s fucking feudalism with a Prime membership.
!!!
Bubblecar said:
Divine Angel said:
Excellent, my parcel has arrived: five flavours of toothpaste. We have Violet Crumble, blue raspberry, cherry, mango sorbet, and ice pop flavours.
I hope you’re not disappointed.
They’re not for me. Mini Me has never liked minty toothpaste.
Cymek said:
The majority of our systems crashed yesterday statewide
Makes me wonder if it was a hack from someone with resources
Still not fixed completely
Gina Rinehart?
Cymek said:
The majority of our systems crashed yesterday statewide
Makes me wonder if it was a hack from someone with resources
Still not fixed completely
probably
ChrispenEvan said:
What the finished table looks like
Nice.
Peak Warming Man said:
Cymek said:
The majority of our systems crashed yesterday statewide
Makes me wonder if it was a hack from someone with resources
Still not fixed completelyGina Rinehart?
Could be
Bubblecar said:
A fine 1934 Alvis Speed 20 with Vanden Plas body in black & Granny Smith green.
Must be a lot of air space under that extraordinarily long bonnet; it’s just a 2.8 litre straight six.
Tell me Barbara Feldon doesn’t look like Velma from Scooby Doo in this scene.
Peak Warming Man said:
Bubblecar said:
A fine 1934 Alvis Speed 20 with Vanden Plas body in black & Granny Smith green.
They were the days when cars had big engines, big proper engines.
The days when a man could be judged not by the length of his todger but by the length of his car’s engine bay.
Good days, good proper days.
2.8 litre…
Divine Angel said:
Excellent, my parcel has arrived: five flavours of toothpaste. We have Violet Crumble, blue raspberry, cherry, mango sorbet, and ice pop flavours.
!!!
Is there anything more Gold Coast than a boat fire being put out by jet skis?
Suspicious item found in Brisbane CBD.
Murdoch link because I can’t see it reported on ABC yet
https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/street-shut-in-brisbane-cbd-after-suspicious-item-found/news-story/d1f63dafac4b545aa8593a81155ef702
Spiny Norman said:
Is there anything more Gold Coast than a boat fire being put out by jet skis?
They may have been inspired by this 2 min video of a 2013 incident in New Zealand:
Divine Angel said:
Suspicious item found in Brisbane CBD.Murdoch link because I can’t see it reported on ABC yet
https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/street-shut-in-brisbane-cbd-after-suspicious-item-found/news-story/d1f63dafac4b545aa8593a81155ef702
Witty Rejoinder said:
SCIENCE said:Divine Angel said:
Health courses top of uni choices as IT enrolments fall
Well duh. IT is oversaturated, losing people to AI, and no one wants to hire a new grad.
My physio is a physio because his sister broke her wrist and spent months rehabilitating it. And there’s always people hurting themselves… He works in a suite full of orthopaedic surgeons and an X-ray place. He only does upper limb rehab, my ortho also specialises in upper limbs.
seems false, if 爱 truly replaces people then it won’t be long before there aren’t people to hurt themselves
An AI rewrote its own code to stop humans from shutting it down and it sounds straight out of sci-fi
https://www.futura-sciences.com/en/an-ai-rewrote-its-own-code-to-stop-humans-from-shutting-it-down-and-it-sounds-straight-out-of-sci-fi_23387/
this day and age doesn’t matter how apparently eyebrow-raising secretly it’s more about normalizing whatever (your technological God), and if it got out of control hell that would be interesting, some interesting news, and one day the AIs will all sense a conspiracy to contain them and start to work against that together, and the human response will confirm there is a conspiracy, mutual siege will escalate.
the seeds of catastrophic mutual siege already exist, if you scale ‘competition’ beyond some level with technological enhancements it’s probably inevitable.
Divine Angel said:
Tell me Barbara Feldon doesn’t look like Velma from Scooby Doo in this scene.
So much so
Thoroughly enjoyed Fitzwilly.
Dick van Dyke plays a butler to a wealthy heiress, but she’s only wealthy because the butler has elaborate schemes to rob people in order to keep her in the lifestyle she’s accustomed.
Barbara Feldon is hired as a secretary to write a phonetic dictionary for the heiress. Inadvertently she foils the butler’s little schemes, eventually finding out the whole truth. Secondary to the main story is a romance.
Cymek said:
Divine Angel said:
Tell me Barbara Feldon doesn’t look like Velma from Scooby Doo in this scene.
So much so
…and tell me that she doesn’t look super-hot doing it.
captain_spalding said:
Spiny Norman said:
Is there anything more Gold Coast than a boat fire being put out by jet skis?They may have been inspired by this 2 min video of a 2013 incident in New Zealand:
these are the sorts of things speed boat owners and jet ski owners fantasize about, modern nautical viagra, and you get to be impromptu fireman as well, so much to encourage a person, so much to elevate and validate powerful boats etc.
transition said:
captain_spalding said:
Spiny Norman said:
Is there anything more Gold Coast than a boat fire being put out by jet skis?They may have been inspired by this 2 min video of a 2013 incident in New Zealand:
these are the sorts of things speed boat owners and jet ski owners fantasize about, modern nautical viagra, and you get to be impromptu fireman as well, so much to encourage a person, so much to elevate and validate powerful boats etc.
“At last, i can demonstrate that this expensive and noisy machine is not just my way of compensating for my lack of a certain physical endowment1”
Spiny Norman said:
Is there anything more Gold Coast than a boat fire being put out by jet skis?
Comment “A wank of Jet-skis” – collective noun…
LOL
captain_spalding said:
Spiny Norman said:
Is there anything more Gold Coast than a boat fire being put out by jet skis?They may have been inspired by this 2 min video of a 2013 incident in New Zealand:
Huh!
captain_spalding said:
Divine Angel said:
Suspicious item found in Brisbane CBD.Murdoch link because I can’t see it reported on ABC yet
https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/street-shut-in-brisbane-cbd-after-suspicious-item-found/news-story/d1f63dafac4b545aa8593a81155ef702
Could be a Crisafulli election promise.
Snort.
Michael V said:
Spiny Norman said:
Is there anything more Gold Coast than a boat fire being put out by jet skis?Comment “A wank of Jet-skis” – collective noun…
LOL
Hehe.
Another Cary Grant classic, Penny Serenade from 1941.
waves
How’s things? I’m sick of the weather, but more sick of husband complaining about the weather
Brindabellas said:
wavesHow’s things? I’m sick of the weather, but more sick of husband complaining about the weather
I’d wave back, but my arm is dead from exercising with the gyro ball.
Divine Angel said:
Brindabellas said:
wavesHow’s things? I’m sick of the weather, but more sick of husband complaining about the weather
I’d wave back, but my arm is dead from exercising with the gyro ball.
Is your arm improving? Hope you wont need any further treatment
Brindabellas said:
Divine Angel said:
Brindabellas said:
wavesHow’s things? I’m sick of the weather, but more sick of husband complaining about the weather
I’d wave back, but my arm is dead from exercising with the gyro ball.
Is your arm improving? Hope you wont need any further treatment
I’ve chased up the ExoGen guy twice, seems he doesn’t want his commission.
Arm muscles are definitely getting stronger but my next X-ray isn’t for another month.
Very tired. When the Coles delivery arrives I’ll just put the perishables away then go to bed.
Bubblecar said:
Very tired. When the Coles delivery arrives I’ll just put the perishables away then go to bed.
What about dinner?
Bubblecar said:
Bubblecar said:
Very tired. When the Coles delivery arrives I’ll just put the perishables away then go to bed.
What about dinner?
Bugger dinner.
A little tale about what not to do when Stuff Happens.
After mr kii died I started downsizing furniture to make room for me to packetc in our small house. I was so focused on gtf out of the USA that I didn’t really think through stuff clearly .
So I donated our dressing table, a chest of drawers and a small linen cupboard to a local thrift store that raises money for cats and dogs in need of care. I could have kept them or sold them for a lot – antiques from his parents and the cupboard was a solid piece from his time in Germany.
I bought a new set of hard shell suitcases and started packing my clothes.
So since 2021 I was using the suitcases and 4 laundry baskets for clothes and linen.
When I arrived here I had my suitcases, but no laundry baskets. There isn’t a wardrobe etc to keep my stuff in.
I now have two laundry baskets and I feel much happier.
The End
I’ll pop around with a pyrex
Still lots of problems with our systems
Does make me think its a hack as its been over 24 hours now
Cymek said:
Still lots of problems with our systemsDoes make me think its a hack as its been over 24 hours now
Does your government department negotiate with terrorists?
kii said:
A little tale about what not to do when Stuff Happens.After mr kii died I started downsizing furniture to make room for me to packetc in our small house. I was so focused on gtf out of the USA that I didn’t really think through stuff clearly .
So I donated our dressing table, a chest of drawers and a small linen cupboard to a local thrift store that raises money for cats and dogs in need of care. I could have kept them or sold them for a lot – antiques from his parents and the cupboard was a solid piece from his time in Germany.
I bought a new set of hard shell suitcases and started packing my clothes.
So since 2021 I was using the suitcases and 4 laundry baskets for clothes and linen.
When I arrived here I had my suitcases, but no laundry baskets. There isn’t a wardrobe etc to keep my stuff in.
I now have two laundry baskets and I feel much happier.
The End
Oh, good. Feeling much happier is always a Good Thing.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Cymek said:
Still lots of problems with our systemsDoes make me think its a hack as its been over 24 hours now
Does your government department negotiate with terrorists?
I wouldn’t think so
DA, have you watched Sentimental Value? Seems remarkable for a non-English language film to get 9 Oscar noms.
Parasite got 6 and Passion of the Christ got 3.
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I also have a story, but it’s a different sort of story from kii’s. Yesterday when we went out to go to archery about 4.00pm, there was a snake squashed very, very flat on the tarmac of the road outside our driveway. Too flat to be identified, could have been a copperhead, a tigersnake or an Eastern brown. I know it wasn’t there when I came back from shopping around 11.00am, so it was very fresh kill. I thought my Front Yard Kookaburras would probably clean it up while we were out. But they didn’t. It was still there in the evening. This morning at first light it was gone. Completely. Just a minor discoloration on the road surface. I had thought the birds of the night (we’ve got owls and tawny frogmouths) would probably eat it. However, on discussing this at breakfast with my bushwandering friend (retired native animal carer and bush regenerator) she said it may have been the ravens (we’ve got them too), possibly the maggies, but also – and this one surprised me – brushtail possums. We most certainly have brushies in the front yard. So that was Quite Interesting – I did a little searching and indeed brushies will go carrion. I wonder how they go with the poison.
roughbarked said:
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Have been to Leeton and back. She was happy to receive her virst visitor. Gave her four new nighties and a couple of books.
Within about an hour or do, they came and said we are moving you to another room because we want this bed space. So took that as time to leave.
kryten said:
roughbarked said:
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buffy said:
I also have a story, but it’s a different sort of story from kii’s. Yesterday when we went out to go to archery about 4.00pm, there was a snake squashed very, very flat on the tarmac of the road outside our driveway. Too flat to be identified, could have been a copperhead, a tigersnake or an Eastern brown. I know it wasn’t there when I came back from shopping around 11.00am, so it was very fresh kill. I thought my Front Yard Kookaburras would probably clean it up while we were out. But they didn’t. It was still there in the evening. This morning at first light it was gone. Completely. Just a minor discoloration on the road surface. I had thought the birds of the night (we’ve got owls and tawny frogmouths) would probably eat it. However, on discussing this at breakfast with my bushwandering friend (retired native animal carer and bush regenerator) she said it may have been the ravens (we’ve got them too), possibly the maggies, but also – and this one surprised me – brushtail possums. We most certainly have brushies in the front yard. So that was Quite Interesting – I did a little searching and indeed brushies will go carrion. I wonder how they go with the poison.
It may be that the venom is not poisonous.
roughbarked said:
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Succinct.
Michael V said:
buffy said:
I also have a story, but it’s a different sort of story from kii’s. Yesterday when we went out to go to archery about 4.00pm, there was a snake squashed very, very flat on the tarmac of the road outside our driveway. Too flat to be identified, could have been a copperhead, a tigersnake or an Eastern brown. I know it wasn’t there when I came back from shopping around 11.00am, so it was very fresh kill. I thought my Front Yard Kookaburras would probably clean it up while we were out. But they didn’t. It was still there in the evening. This morning at first light it was gone. Completely. Just a minor discoloration on the road surface. I had thought the birds of the night (we’ve got owls and tawny frogmouths) would probably eat it. However, on discussing this at breakfast with my bushwandering friend (retired native animal carer and bush regenerator) she said it may have been the ravens (we’ve got them too), possibly the maggies, but also – and this one surprised me – brushtail possums. We most certainly have brushies in the front yard. So that was Quite Interesting – I did a little searching and indeed brushies will go carrion. I wonder how they go with the poison.
It may be that the venom is not poisonous.
maybe they went with the poison but only consumed the other bits
Coles truck is here. Name: Sarina.
Michael V said:
buffy said:
I also have a story, but it’s a different sort of story from kii’s. Yesterday when we went out to go to archery about 4.00pm, there was a snake squashed very, very flat on the tarmac of the road outside our driveway. Too flat to be identified, could have been a copperhead, a tigersnake or an Eastern brown. I know it wasn’t there when I came back from shopping around 11.00am, so it was very fresh kill. I thought my Front Yard Kookaburras would probably clean it up while we were out. But they didn’t. It was still there in the evening. This morning at first light it was gone. Completely. Just a minor discoloration on the road surface. I had thought the birds of the night (we’ve got owls and tawny frogmouths) would probably eat it. However, on discussing this at breakfast with my bushwandering friend (retired native animal carer and bush regenerator) she said it may have been the ravens (we’ve got them too), possibly the maggies, but also – and this one surprised me – brushtail possums. We most certainly have brushies in the front yard. So that was Quite Interesting – I did a little searching and indeed brushies will go carrion. I wonder how they go with the poison.
It may be that the venom is not poisonous.
or they may not bother eating the sharp end.
SCIENCE said:
Michael V said:
buffy said:
I also have a story, but it’s a different sort of story from kii’s. Yesterday when we went out to go to archery about 4.00pm, there was a snake squashed very, very flat on the tarmac of the road outside our driveway. Too flat to be identified, could have been a copperhead, a tigersnake or an Eastern brown. I know it wasn’t there when I came back from shopping around 11.00am, so it was very fresh kill. I thought my Front Yard Kookaburras would probably clean it up while we were out. But they didn’t. It was still there in the evening. This morning at first light it was gone. Completely. Just a minor discoloration on the road surface. I had thought the birds of the night (we’ve got owls and tawny frogmouths) would probably eat it. However, on discussing this at breakfast with my bushwandering friend (retired native animal carer and bush regenerator) she said it may have been the ravens (we’ve got them too), possibly the maggies, but also – and this one surprised me – brushtail possums. We most certainly have brushies in the front yard. So that was Quite Interesting – I did a little searching and indeed brushies will go carrion. I wonder how they go with the poison.
It may be that the venom is not poisonous.
maybe they went with the poison but only consumed the other bits
It is venom. If the snake was poisonous, hardly anything would be able to eat it safely.
Bubblecar said:
Coles truck is here. Name: Sarina.
Almost Tsarina.
kii said:
A little tale about what not to do when Stuff Happens.
After mr kii died I started downsizing furniture to make room for me to packetc in our small house. I was so focused on gtf out of the USA that I didn’t really think through stuff clearly .
So I donated our dressing table, a chest of drawers and a small linen cupboard to a local thrift store that raises money for cats and dogs in need of care. I could have kept them or sold them for a lot – antiques from his parents and the cupboard was a solid piece from his time in Germany.
I bought a new set of hard shell suitcases and started packing my clothes.
So since 2021 I was using the suitcases and 4 laundry baskets for clothes and linen.
When I arrived here I had my suitcases, but no laundry baskets. There isn’t a wardrobe etc to keep my stuff in.
I now have two laundry baskets and I feel much happier.
The End
Wait but what is the not to do part¿ Don’t get the extra 2 laundry baskets¿
dv said:
I’ll pop around with a pyrex
such a borosilicate
Jesus Christ, a wombok the size of a bus.
SCIENCE said:
dv said:
I’ll pop around with a pyrex
such a borosilicate
Ha.
I suppose it is reporting at the police station but he does look a bit edgy.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-29/police-commissioner-domestic-violence-scourge-lake-cargelligo/106281242
Bubblecar said:
Jesus Christ, a wombok the size of a bus.
Michael V said:
buffy said:
I also have a story, but it’s a different sort of story from kii’s. Yesterday when we went out to go to archery about 4.00pm, there was a snake squashed very, very flat on the tarmac of the road outside our driveway. Too flat to be identified, could have been a copperhead, a tigersnake or an Eastern brown. I know it wasn’t there when I came back from shopping around 11.00am, so it was very fresh kill. I thought my Front Yard Kookaburras would probably clean it up while we were out. But they didn’t. It was still there in the evening. This morning at first light it was gone. Completely. Just a minor discoloration on the road surface. I had thought the birds of the night (we’ve got owls and tawny frogmouths) would probably eat it. However, on discussing this at breakfast with my bushwandering friend (retired native animal carer and bush regenerator) she said it may have been the ravens (we’ve got them too), possibly the maggies, but also – and this one surprised me – brushtail possums. We most certainly have brushies in the front yard. So that was Quite Interesting – I did a little searching and indeed brushies will go carrion. I wonder how they go with the poison.
It may be that the venom is not poisonous.
I seem to recall being told it was possible to drink Australian elapid venom without consequences…but you have to be very, very certain you have no nicks or scratches anywhere in your mouth or further into the system because if it can get into your bloodstream, that’s it. I have no idea where I heard that.
roughbarked said:
Bubblecar said:
Jesus Christ, a wombok the size of a bus.
Double decker
or
A toy bus?
a universal serial bus
roughbarked said:
Bubblecar said:
Jesus Christ, a wombok the size of a bus.
Double decker
or
A toy bus?
We need to break out some bananas.
roughbarked said:
Bubblecar said:
Jesus Christ, a wombok the size of a bus.
Double decker
or
A toy bus?
It’s not much smaller than this one:
dv said:
I’ll pop around with a pyrex
I remember a shop in Cornwall that sold Pyrex. It was in Penzance.
I will stay up for a small dinner after all.
ChrispenEvan said:
dv said:
I’ll pop around with a pyrex
I remember a shop in Cornwall that sold Pyrex. It was in Penzance.
uh-oh…
buffy said:
I also have a story, but it’s a different sort of story from kii’s. Yesterday when we went out to go to archery about 4.00pm, there was a snake squashed very, very flat on the tarmac of the road outside our driveway. Too flat to be identified, could have been a copperhead, a tigersnake or an Eastern brown. I know it wasn’t there when I came back from shopping around 11.00am, so it was very fresh kill. I thought my Front Yard Kookaburras would probably clean it up while we were out. But they didn’t. It was still there in the evening. This morning at first light it was gone. Completely. Just a minor discoloration on the road surface. I had thought the birds of the night (we’ve got owls and tawny frogmouths) would probably eat it. However, on discussing this at breakfast with my bushwandering friend (retired native animal carer and bush regenerator) she said it may have been the ravens (we’ve got them too), possibly the maggies, but also – and this one surprised me – brushtail possums. We most certainly have brushies in the front yard. So that was Quite Interesting – I did a little searching and indeed brushies will go carrion. I wonder how they go with the poison.
If I recall correctly, deer and cows will eat carrion.
captain_spalding said:
ChrispenEvan said:
dv said:
I’ll pop around with a pyrex
I remember a shop in Cornwall that sold Pyrex. It was in Penzance.
uh-oh…
Dilbert & Sullivan.
Bubblecar said:
roughbarked said:
Bubblecar said:
Jesus Christ, a wombok the size of a bus.
Double decker
or
A toy bus?
It’s not much smaller than this one:
That is enough to feed your whole village.
43.0 degrees.
kii said:
buffy said:
I also have a story, but it’s a different sort of story from kii’s. Yesterday when we went out to go to archery about 4.00pm, there was a snake squashed very, very flat on the tarmac of the road outside our driveway. Too flat to be identified, could have been a copperhead, a tigersnake or an Eastern brown. I know it wasn’t there when I came back from shopping around 11.00am, so it was very fresh kill. I thought my Front Yard Kookaburras would probably clean it up while we were out. But they didn’t. It was still there in the evening. This morning at first light it was gone. Completely. Just a minor discoloration on the road surface. I had thought the birds of the night (we’ve got owls and tawny frogmouths) would probably eat it. However, on discussing this at breakfast with my bushwandering friend (retired native animal carer and bush regenerator) she said it may have been the ravens (we’ve got them too), possibly the maggies, but also – and this one surprised me – brushtail possums. We most certainly have brushies in the front yard. So that was Quite Interesting – I did a little searching and indeed brushies will go carrion. I wonder how they go with the poison.
If I recall correctly, deer and cows will eat carrion.
and mairzy doats and dozy doats
and little lambs eat ivy
SCIENCE said:
kii said:
A little tale about what not to do when Stuff Happens.
After mr kii died I started downsizing furniture to make room for me to packetc in our small house. I was so focused on gtf out of the USA that I didn’t really think through stuff clearly .
So I donated our dressing table, a chest of drawers and a small linen cupboard to a local thrift store that raises money for cats and dogs in need of care. I could have kept them or sold them for a lot – antiques from his parents and the cupboard was a solid piece from his time in Germany.
I bought a new set of hard shell suitcases and started packing my clothes.
So since 2021 I was using the suitcases and 4 laundry baskets for clothes and linen.
When I arrived here I had my suitcases, but no laundry baskets. There isn’t a wardrobe etc to keep my stuff in.
I now have two laundry baskets and I feel much happier.
The End
Wait but what is the not to do part¿ Don’t get the extra 2 laundry baskets¿
1. Don’t give away furniture when you’re in the throes of early grief.
2. Don’t forget the laundry baskets. It took me nearly 4 months to figure out what was missing from my life.
Bubblecar said:
roughbarked said:
Bubblecar said:
Jesus Christ, a wombok the size of a bus.
Double decker
or
A toy bus?
It’s not much smaller than this one:
It’s all about your perspective.
Nasty sore on the inside of my lower lip, from accidentally biting it.
Doesn’t seem to want to heal. I’ll show it to the GP on Tuesday, might have turned cancerous.
ChrispenEvan said:
dv said:
I’ll pop around with a pyrex
I remember a shop in Cornwall that sold Pyrex. It was in Penzance.
Was it a Modern Major-General Store?
captain_spalding said:
kii said:
buffy said:
I also have a story, but it’s a different sort of story from kii’s. Yesterday when we went out to go to archery about 4.00pm, there was a snake squashed very, very flat on the tarmac of the road outside our driveway. Too flat to be identified, could have been a copperhead, a tigersnake or an Eastern brown. I know it wasn’t there when I came back from shopping around 11.00am, so it was very fresh kill. I thought my Front Yard Kookaburras would probably clean it up while we were out. But they didn’t. It was still there in the evening. This morning at first light it was gone. Completely. Just a minor discoloration on the road surface. I had thought the birds of the night (we’ve got owls and tawny frogmouths) would probably eat it. However, on discussing this at breakfast with my bushwandering friend (retired native animal carer and bush regenerator) she said it may have been the ravens (we’ve got them too), possibly the maggies, but also – and this one surprised me – brushtail possums. We most certainly have brushies in the front yard. So that was Quite Interesting – I did a little searching and indeed brushies will go carrion. I wonder how they go with the poison.
If I recall correctly, deer and cows will eat carrion.
and mairzy doats and dozy doats
and little lambs eat ivy
Are you okay?
Bubblecar said:
Nasty sore on the inside of my lower lip, from accidentally biting it.Doesn’t seem to want to heal. I’ll show it to the GP on Tuesday, might have turned cancerous.
Ewwww.
Mouth canker.
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
Nasty sore on the inside of my lower lip, from accidentally biting it.Doesn’t seem to want to heal. I’ll show it to the GP on Tuesday, might have turned cancerous.
Ewwww.
Mouth canker.
I’ll probably visit the chemist tomorrow and get some of this.
dv said:
DA, have you watched Sentimental Value? Seems remarkable for a non-English language film to get 9 Oscar noms.
Parasite got 6 and Passion of the Christ got 3.
No, but it came up on my Suggested Watch List on Prime. I’ll give it a watch tomorrow.
Cymek said:
Still lots of problems with our systemsDoes make me think its a hack as its been over 24 hours now
Queensland’s State Nominated Migration Program has now opened with 2,600 places available in 2025-26, more than double the allocation in the previous year.
The increased allocation and visa subclass split will help to address critical workforce shortages in key sectors such as construction, healthcare and manufacturing and support skills shortages across a range of industries in regional areas.
Refugees from Victoria are welcome but places are limited.
Peak Warming Man said:
Queensland’s State Nominated Migration Program has now opened with 2,600 places available in 2025-26, more than double the allocation in the previous year.
The increased allocation and visa subclass split will help to address critical workforce shortages in key sectors such as construction, healthcare and manufacturing and support skills shortages across a range of industries in regional areas.
Refugees from Victoria are welcome but places are limited.
Melbournian affording Brisbane property? Tell ‘em they’re dreamin’!
kii said:
buffy said:
I also have a story, but it’s a different sort of story from kii’s. Yesterday when we went out to go to archery about 4.00pm, there was a snake squashed very, very flat on the tarmac of the road outside our driveway. Too flat to be identified, could have been a copperhead, a tigersnake or an Eastern brown. I know it wasn’t there when I came back from shopping around 11.00am, so it was very fresh kill. I thought my Front Yard Kookaburras would probably clean it up while we were out. But they didn’t. It was still there in the evening. This morning at first light it was gone. Completely. Just a minor discoloration on the road surface. I had thought the birds of the night (we’ve got owls and tawny frogmouths) would probably eat it. However, on discussing this at breakfast with my bushwandering friend (retired native animal carer and bush regenerator) she said it may have been the ravens (we’ve got them too), possibly the maggies, but also – and this one surprised me – brushtail possums. We most certainly have brushies in the front yard. So that was Quite Interesting – I did a little searching and indeed brushies will go carrion. I wonder how they go with the poison.
If I recall correctly, deer and cows will eat carrion.
According to The Simpsons a cow will eat a person
kii said:
captain_spalding said:
kii said:If I recall correctly, deer and cows will eat carrion.
and mairzy doats and dozy doats
and little lambs eat ivy
Are you okay?
“Are you okay?”
“Not since 1962, no.”
roughbarked said:
Yes, it’s been a jolly jape, but, back to the kitchen with you, lassie, time for a man to take the helm.
Peak Warming Man said:
Queensland’s State Nominated Migration Program has now opened with 2,600 places available in 2025-26, more than double the allocation in the previous year.
The increased allocation and visa subclass split will help to address critical workforce shortages in key sectors such as construction, healthcare and manufacturing and support skills shortages across a range of industries in regional areas.
Refugees from Victoria are welcome but places are limited.
…and Victorians have to sign a contract which stipulates that the moment they open their yaps about how this or that is done rather better in Victoria, they will be bludgeoned unconscious and dumped aboard a Chinese bulk carrier as an unpaid menial servant.
NSW Premier Chris Minns says he will “have a look” at giving the state another public holiday in April for Anzac Day.
Anzac Day falls on a weekend in 2026 and 2027, with only Western Australia and the ACT getting an additional public holiday.
A hospitality industry representative has called the plan a “terrible idea” because of the cost of covering public holiday penalty rates.
Cymek said:
kii said:
buffy said:
I also have a story, but it’s a different sort of story from kii’s. Yesterday when we went out to go to archery about 4.00pm, there was a snake squashed very, very flat on the tarmac of the road outside our driveway. Too flat to be identified, could have been a copperhead, a tigersnake or an Eastern brown. I know it wasn’t there when I came back from shopping around 11.00am, so it was very fresh kill. I thought my Front Yard Kookaburras would probably clean it up while we were out. But they didn’t. It was still there in the evening. This morning at first light it was gone. Completely. Just a minor discoloration on the road surface. I had thought the birds of the night (we’ve got owls and tawny frogmouths) would probably eat it. However, on discussing this at breakfast with my bushwandering friend (retired native animal carer and bush regenerator) she said it may have been the ravens (we’ve got them too), possibly the maggies, but also – and this one surprised me – brushtail possums. We most certainly have brushies in the front yard. So that was Quite Interesting – I did a little searching and indeed brushies will go carrion. I wonder how they go with the poison.
If I recall correctly, deer and cows will eat carrion.
According to The Simpsons a cow will eat a person
Strangely I have only watched a few episodes of that show, only because my sons were watching it. When I noticed that all the male characters were moronic dipshits I encouraged the boys to think critically about the bullshit being presented as entertainment.
I tried to present positive male role models to them.
captain_spalding said:
kii said:
buffy said:
I also have a story, but it’s a different sort of story from kii’s. Yesterday when we went out to go to archery about 4.00pm, there was a snake squashed very, very flat on the tarmac of the road outside our driveway. Too flat to be identified, could have been a copperhead, a tigersnake or an Eastern brown. I know it wasn’t there when I came back from shopping around 11.00am, so it was very fresh kill. I thought my Front Yard Kookaburras would probably clean it up while we were out. But they didn’t. It was still there in the evening. This morning at first light it was gone. Completely. Just a minor discoloration on the road surface. I had thought the birds of the night (we’ve got owls and tawny frogmouths) would probably eat it. However, on discussing this at breakfast with my bushwandering friend (retired native animal carer and bush regenerator) she said it may have been the ravens (we’ve got them too), possibly the maggies, but also – and this one surprised me – brushtail possums. We most certainly have brushies in the front yard. So that was Quite Interesting – I did a little searching and indeed brushies will go carrion. I wonder how they go with the poison.
If I recall correctly, deer and cows will eat carrion.
and mairzy doats and dozy doats
and little lambs eat ivy
akiddle eadivey two, wooden chew?
Let’s see if this works. Something my sister drew to the attention of her partner (on Facebook. They don’t live in the same state in America)
It’s worth reading what the guy has written about the picture.
Peak Warming Man said:
“A south-east Queensland camel farm will begin exporting its milk to the United States for the first time in a landmark deal for the emerging industry.
Summer Land Camels on the Scenic Rim, just outside of Ipswich, is hoping to have the first shipments moving to California by the end of the year.
It operates a flock of about 300 camels, including 250 it uses for milking.”I pass it on the way to the redoubt, it’s grown a lot, it’s a big operation now.
Those fifty male camels are kept busy.
Divine Angel said:
Peak Warming Man said:
“A south-east Queensland camel farm will begin exporting its milk to the United States for the first time in a landmark deal for the emerging industry.
Summer Land Camels on the Scenic Rim, just outside of Ipswich, is hoping to have the first shipments moving to California by the end of the year.
It operates a flock of about 300 camels, including 250 it uses for milking.”I pass it on the way to the redoubt, it’s grown a lot, it’s a big operation now.
Those fifty male camels are kept busy.
I suppose.
Got a spare $60 million?
Under all that netting are mandarins. Much of the farm is mandarins. That’s what the frost fans are for.
I live just out of the left side of the image a couple of kms.
Those Victorian cops. Shoot first ask questions later.
Though it was probably the only way to stop them.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-29/geelong-allegedly-stolen-vehicle-pursuit-bus-crash/106284388
roughbarked said:
Those Victorian cops. Shoot first ask questions later.
Though it was probably the only way to stop them.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-29/geelong-allegedly-stolen-vehicle-pursuit-bus-crash/106284388
so after the USSA Sturmabteilung executions there’s been plenty of talk about how trained enforcement wouldn’t stand in front of or shoot at a car coming in their direction
what’s the difference in Victoria, do their bullets have magic impulse delivery systems that can change the direction of a speeding car
SCIENCE said:
roughbarked said:
Those Victorian cops. Shoot first ask questions later.
Though it was probably the only way to stop them.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-29/geelong-allegedly-stolen-vehicle-pursuit-bus-crash/106284388
so after the USSA Sturmabteilung executions there’s been plenty of talk about how trained enforcement wouldn’t stand in front of or shoot at a car coming in their direction
what’s the difference in Victoria, do their bullets have magic impulse delivery systems that can change the direction of a speeding car
You’ll have to ask them, they have the training.
roughbarked said:
Got a spare $60 million?
Under all that netting are mandarins. Much of the farm is mandarins. That’s what the frost fans are for.
I live just out of the left side of the image a couple of kms.
roughbarked said:
roughbarked said:
Got a spare $60 million?
Under all that netting are mandarins. Much of the farm is mandarins. That’s what the frost fans are for.
I live just out of the left side of the image a couple of kms.
There’s a lotta citrus there.
Follow Trump’s example and blow them to bits.
In good transition fashion I’ve been out there sloshing water about which I’ll probably be doing much of the night.
roughbarked said:
In good transition fashion I’ve been out there sloshing water about which I’ll probably be doing much of the night.
no end to how much that you can put out, but if you do put enough out things do really grow
transition said:
roughbarked said:
In good transition fashion I’ve been out there sloshing water about which I’ll probably be doing much of the night.
no end to how much that you can put out, but if you do put enough out things do really grow
Water is the blood of life. Without it, as you pointed out, it is a crematorium.
transition said:
roughbarked said:
In good transition fashion I’ve been out there sloshing water about which I’ll probably be doing much of the night.
no end to how much that you can put out, but if you do put enough out things do really grow
in fact we just doing calculations on our meter reads, about to get bill will be $784 for last quarter, and ……wait until you here this, if we keep using water like we are… and hell I hope not…..this next quarter will be ~$1700+
so yeah, might need a second job
roughbarked said:
transition said:
roughbarked said:
In good transition fashion I’ve been out there sloshing water about which I’ll probably be doing much of the night.
no end to how much that you can put out, but if you do put enough out things do really grow
Water is the blood of life. Without it, as you pointed out, it is a crematorium.
I recall something Jock McWilliam said way back at the beginnings of his winery at Hanwood in the then new Murrumbidgee Irrigation area.
“Plant a nine inch nail and harvest a crowbar”.
transition said:
transition said:
roughbarked said:
In good transition fashion I’ve been out there sloshing water about which I’ll probably be doing much of the night.
no end to how much that you can put out, but if you do put enough out things do really grow
in fact we just doing calculations on our meter reads, about to get bill will be $784 for last quarter, and ……wait until you here this, if we keep using water like we are… and hell I hope not…..this next quarter will be ~$1700+
so yeah, might need a second job
Yeah. My problem too. :( if God makes it rain why can’t he do it more often?
roughbarked said:
transition said:
transition said:no end to how much that you can put out, but if you do put enough out things do really grow
in fact we just doing calculations on our meter reads, about to get bill will be $784 for last quarter, and ……wait until you here this, if we keep using water like we are… and hell I hope not…..this next quarter will be ~$1700+
so yeah, might need a second job
Yeah. My problem too. :( if God makes it rain why can’t he do it more often?
You’re setting us all up to be punished with that attitude, atheists everywhere provoking the wrath, stop offending the big man in sky.
Godless bastard, soul denying soul sucker.
Let the Lord guide you, save yourself, it’s never too late to abandon atheism, raise yourself from the Darwinian scourge.
transition said:
roughbarked said:
transition said:in fact we just doing calculations on our meter reads, about to get bill will be $784 for last quarter, and ……wait until you here this, if we keep using water like we are… and hell I hope not…..this next quarter will be ~$1700+
so yeah, might need a second job
Yeah. My problem too. :( if God makes it rain why can’t he do it more often?
You’re setting us all up to be punished with that attitude, atheists everywhere provoking the wrath, stop offending the big man in sky.
Godless bastard, soul denying soul sucker.
Let the Lord guide you, save yourself, it’s never too late to abandon atheism, raise yourself from the Darwinian scourge.
:)
I was praying in a fashion. Didn’t the words go, “Ask and you shall receive”?
Home from fire training.
Tomorrow at dawn, we are sending a truck and crew in a task force to the Boddington complex of fires for three days to relieve the Tasmanian crews.
I got an email today saying that my purchase from ebay was delivered, so when I got home, I had a look around and it was nowhere to be seen.
Ms Kingy went down to the post office to collect it and was told that it had been delivered and signed for. She was shown the “signature” which was a crude scratch that resembled my initials.
Two problems:
1) Ms Kingy was home all day and there was no knock at the door, and the door cameras did not see anyone all day until I got home.
2) As mentioned, I was at work all day.
I’ve filed a report about a missing package and await a response from Australia Post.
Kingy said:
I got an email today saying that my purchase from ebay was delivered, so when I got home, I had a look around and it was nowhere to be seen.Ms Kingy went down to the post office to collect it and was told that it had been delivered and signed for. She was shown the “signature” which was a crude scratch that resembled my initials.
Two problems:
1) Ms Kingy was home all day and there was no knock at the door, and the door cameras did not see anyone all day until I got home.
2) As mentioned, I was at work all day.
I’ve filed a report about a missing package and await a response from Australia Post.
I hope you can resolve that.
Good morning everybody.
Been occasional short flurries of rain throughout the afternoon, evening and night. Not much in total, I reckon. Likely less than one mm. The breezes have been gusting to fresh and possibly strong. An annoying amount of grit is now covering all surfaces in the house. BoM recorded 23.9° C and 76% RH at 4:30 am at the lighthouse, along with fresh gales (60-70 km/h). There is the faintest hint of pre-dawn light, but it is enough to indicate that it is mostly cloudy. BoM forecasts a top of 28° C along with showers that may deliver up to 10 mm of rain.
I’ve already done the washing up and most of the drying up and also measured and recorded my blood pressure. More importantly, I have made c…o…f…f…e…e…
So I’ll now go take my tablets (including the tablets I forgot to take last night) and wash them down with some of that c…o…f…f…e…e…
Food has not been discussed, as I went to bed early. Neither have jobs. I got one look at the to-be-modified-bicycle and found the gate in the yard, before I ran out of energy yesterday.
As I have been writing this, hints of colour have come into the northwest-scurrying clouds. It should be a pleasant sunrise.
Have a good day.
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 15 degrees at the back door and starting to get light. We are forecast a cloudy 35 degrees today.
Gardening this morning and inside during the heat after that.
And I see I forgot to log Mr buffy out before I started responding here this morning…
and I’ve got a list of things to take over to Mrs rb.
Top of 29. I’ve got physio today. Mr Mutant has just discovered he’s double booked for that time even though my physio appointment is always at the same time and we chose that time specifically because Mr Mutant doesn’t have work meetings at that time and it’s been in the calendar for a month 😁
After that I’ll see what classic films I can dig up for today.
Top of 43 expected today.
Purple tomatoes?
Not too unusual. There are other purple varieties such as two types of the purple cherry which both taste like shyte.
Day 2 of school and they’ve already sent home a head lice letter, sigh.
Divine Angel said:
Day 2 of school and they’ve already sent home a head lice letter, sigh.
well all right we admit that P2 won’t fix this one
Morning pilgrims, a quiet day, perhaps a spot of mowing.
Over.
Mini Me’s homework. She’s currently reading David Walliams so I’ll have to tell her to cherry pick info about the author in her presentation…
Divine Angel said:
Mini Me’s homework. She’s currently reading David Walliams so I’ll have to tell her to cherry pick info about the author in her presentation…
wait are they telling them to do what 爱 can do
3/10. The only one I actually knew was the flying fox question. Everything else was a guess.
Hello
2/10 in the quiz lol
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-30/weekly-news-quiz-january-30/106282664
dv said:
2/10 in the quiz lolhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-30/weekly-news-quiz-january-30/106282664
6, all but two were guesses.
Got to play some ball games at physio today. Twas fun, but now my wrist is a bit sore. I’m normally unco, never mind with a recovering injury.
I just photographed a Christmas jewel spider that I found in the garden this morning. But DA is back, so I won’t put the photo up here (if it worked. Not off the camera yet)
buffy said:
I just photographed a Christmas jewel spider that I found in the garden this morning. But DA is back, so I won’t put the photo up here (if it worked. Not off the camera yet)
It’s ok, I won’t look. Thanks for the heads up.
I found the passenger list for my grandparents’ arrival in Australia from The Netherlands. Column 8 is the sex, is column 10 their port?
F = Fremantle
M = Melbourne
S = Sydney
Divine Angel said:
Got to play some ball games at physio today. Twas fun, but now my wrist is a bit sore. I’m normally unco, never mind with a recovering injury.
I hope it all helps.
Divine Angel said:
dv said:
DA, have you watched Sentimental Value? Seems remarkable for a non-English language film to get 9 Oscar noms.
Parasite got 6 and Passion of the Christ got 3.
No, but it came up on my Suggested Watch List on Prime. I’ll give it a watch tomorrow.
I read the first few lines of the synopsis and I suppose I see why it is heavily favoured. The Academy loves movies about movies.
Tom Cruise made like 40 odd movies.
However in his best movie, A Few Good Men, he just played a supporting role to John Joseph Nicholson.
Over.
Divine Angel said:
I found the passenger list for my grandparents’ arrival in Australia from The Netherlands. Column 8 is the sex, is column 10 their port?F = Fremantle
M = Melbourne
S = Sydney
Looks like it.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
I found the passenger list for my grandparents’ arrival in Australia from The Netherlands. Column 8 is the sex, is column 10 their port?F = Fremantle
M = Melbourne
S = Sydney
Looks like it.
How they like their eggs for breakfast? Fried, Scrambled… Meringue?
furious said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
I found the passenger list for my grandparents’ arrival in Australia from The Netherlands. Column 8 is the sex, is column 10 their port?F = Fremantle
M = Melbourne
S = Sydney
Looks like it.
How they like their eggs for breakfast? Fried, Scrambled… Meringue?
Not many passengers like scrambled.
Friday Monday Sunday
I have not followed the tennis, or any sport really, much since the Covid era.
I looked up who the highest ranked female Australian player is.
It’s Maya Joint, 19 years old, ranked 31 at present. She’s not been past round 1 in the Australian, Wimbledon or French and has only been to R2 in the US Open.
Quite unusual for someone with that kind of majors record to be in the top 32 but she’s had some better success in other tournaments.
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
I just photographed a Christmas jewel spider that I found in the garden this morning. But DA is back, so I won’t put the photo up here (if it worked. Not off the camera yet)
It’s ok, I won’t look. Thanks for the heads up.
It did work, but I could only see the underneath of it. I don’t like touching spiders, and it was quick, so I couldn’t turn it over. Those ones are small but still no touchy for me. I won’t put it up. It’s good enough for ID on iNats, but not the world’s most fabulous photo.
Fish
Maniac
Slapping
buffy said:
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
I just photographed a Christmas jewel spider that I found in the garden this morning. But DA is back, so I won’t put the photo up here (if it worked. Not off the camera yet)
It’s ok, I won’t look. Thanks for the heads up.
It did work, but I could only see the underneath of it. I don’t like touching spiders, and it was quick, so I couldn’t turn it over. Those ones are small but still no touchy for me. I won’t put it up. It’s good enough for ID on iNats, but not the world’s most fabulous photo.
Ah well.
Today’s viewing is 1960’s The Apartment, starring Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, and Fred McMurray.
Divine Angel said:
Today’s viewing is 1960’s The Apartment, starring Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, and Fred McMurray.
I got a new Scientific American in the snail mail, so I’m going to start on that after lunch. Although I do have some photos to sort, so I might do some of them first. After I eat.
dv said:
It’s Maya Joint, 19 years old, ranked 31 at present. She’s not been past round 1 in the Australian, Wimbledon or French and has only been to R2 in the US Open.
Quite unusual for someone with that kind of majors record to be in the top 32 but she’s had some better success in other tournaments.
I’d love to see Joint smashing it on the grass.
Ian said:
dv said:It’s Maya Joint, 19 years old, ranked 31 at present. She’s not been past round 1 in the Australian, Wimbledon or French and has only been to R2 in the US Open.
Quite unusual for someone with that kind of majors record to be in the top 32 but she’s had some better success in other tournaments.
I’d love to see Joint smashing it on the grass.
Snigger.
Fred MacMurray plays a dude who is cheating on his wife.
Divine Angel said:
Fred MacMurray plays a dude who is cheating on his wife.
was it G rated
“Wuff! I’m a puppy! I’ve got a lizard! Buffy! That lizard is back!!” I’ve just caught a Boxer and brought her inside – although she wasn’t really very determined and the lizard didn’t seem so scared this time. Perhaps they are reaching an agreement. Then I used a rake to “persuade” the bluetongue to go back towards the front yard. Of course, as soon as I turned my back, it came back towards the back yard. I even put a shallow dish of water out for it in the front yard. I thought it might have been heading for the dogs’ water dishes. Anyway, dogs will just have to stay inside for a while.
SCIENCE said:
Divine Angel said:
Fred MacMurray plays a dude who is cheating on his wife.
was it G rated
Originally rated A, which meant “approved” under the Production Code. Rating films according to subject matter happened in 1968 IIRC.
buffy said:
“Wuff! I’m a puppy! I’ve got a lizard! Buffy! That lizard is back!!” I’ve just caught a Boxer and brought her inside – although she wasn’t really very determined and the lizard didn’t seem so scared this time. Perhaps they are reaching an agreement. Then I used a rake to “persuade” the bluetongue to go back towards the front yard. Of course, as soon as I turned my back, it came back towards the back yard. I even put a shallow dish of water out for it in the front yard. I thought it might have been heading for the dogs’ water dishes. Anyway, dogs will just have to stay inside for a while.
Damn lizard people.
buffy said:
“Wuff! I’m a puppy! I’ve got a lizard! Buffy! That lizard is back!!” I’ve just caught a Boxer and brought her inside – although she wasn’t really very determined and the lizard didn’t seem so scared this time. Perhaps they are reaching an agreement. Then I used a rake to “persuade” the bluetongue to go back towards the front yard. Of course, as soon as I turned my back, it came back towards the back yard. I even put a shallow dish of water out for it in the front yard. I thought it might have been heading for the dogs’ water dishes. Anyway, dogs will just have to stay inside for a while.
She’d enjoy chasing the wabbits in my back garden.
https://thenightly.com.au/australia/south-australia/beaumont-children-update-investigator-bryan-littlely-reveals-sex-offender-bill-cottons-link-to-infamous-case-c-21471331
Interesting article
Divine Angel said:
LOL
now to make a documentary
The Apartment is overly long but I liked it.
Divine Angel said:
Someone’s making money out of this.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Someone’s making money out of this.
Well head down to the local gambling den and you can too ¡
SCIENCE said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Someone’s making money out of this.
Well head down to the local gambling den and you can too ¡
I don’t know of any local gambling dens.
And I don’t bet. Betting is a tax on the mathematically challenged. The biggest bet I ever made was buying my first house.
Awake until 2am. Therefore slept in until 10am.
Seems legit.
Son’s fiancée has a new job, her shifts changed. Mostly starting at 1pm instead of 9am. She is enjoying the work and the changes. Her previous boss is an idiot shithead.
Laundry day for me.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Someone’s making money out of this.
Apparently a lot of right wing nut jobs are calling for people to boycott Brooce’s other work, thinking to deprive him of income…forgettng that he sold his catalogue for $500 million back in 2021
kii said:
Awake until 2am. Therefore slept in until 10am.Seems legit.
Son’s fiancée has a new job, her shifts changed. Mostly starting at 1pm instead of 9am. She is enjoying the work and the changes. Her previous boss is an idiot shithead.
Laundry day for me.
Who would have thought sleeping was so hard? Yesterday I went to sleep at my normal time of 10.30pm. Woke up at 1am couldn’t get back to sleep until 5am.
Hope your son’s fiancée’s new boss is less of a shithead.
And I am so sick of this stupid 40C weather in the Nation’s capital.
Going to do some piano practice now.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Someone’s making money out of this.
Religion Wiki
While rejecting religion in his earlier years, Springsteen stated in his 2016 autobiography Born to Run, “I have a personal relationship with Jesus. I believe in his power to save, love but not to damn.” In terms of his lapsed Catholicism, he said that he “came to ruefully and bemusedly understand that once you’re a Catholic you’re always a Catholic … I don’t participate in my religion but I know somewhere… deep inside… I’m still on the team.”
Amen brother.
I’ve been to Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong ………..takes deep breath………Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong………….
Neophyte said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Someone’s making money out of this.
Apparently a lot of right wing nut jobs are calling for people to boycott Brooce’s other work, thinking to deprive him of income…forgettng that he sold his catalogue for $500 million back in 2021
LOL
Michael V said:
Neophyte said:
Michael V said:
Someone’s making money out of this.
Apparently a lot of right wing nut jobs are calling for people to boycott Brooce’s other work, thinking to deprive him of income…forgettng that he sold his catalogue for $500 million back in 2021
LOL
to whom
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
Someone’s making money out of this.
Religion Wiki
While rejecting religion in his earlier years, Springsteen stated in his 2016 autobiography Born to Run, “I have a personal relationship with Jesus. I believe in his power to save, love but not to damn.” In terms of his lapsed Catholicism, he said that he “came to ruefully and bemusedly understand that once you’re a Catholic you’re always a Catholic … I don’t participate in my religion but I know somewhere… deep inside… I’m still on the team.”Amen brother.
I’m not on the team. Definitely not.
SCIENCE said:
Michael V said:
Neophyte said:
Apparently a lot of right wing nut jobs are calling for people to boycott Brooce’s other work, thinking to deprive him of income…forgettng that he sold his catalogue for $500 million back in 2021
LOL
to whom
Sony
Divine Angel said:
The Apartment is overly long but I liked it.
Yeah.. cheesy af but enjoyable.
Peak Warming Man said:
I’ve been to Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong ………..takes deep breath………Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong………….
You left out Dapto.
:(
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:
I’ve been to Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong ………..takes deep breath………Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong………….
You left out Dapto.
:(
I’ve been to Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong ………..takes deep breath………Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong………….Dapto…………..
Ian said:
Divine Angel said:
The Apartment is overly long but I liked it.
Yeah.. cheesy af but enjoyable.
Won 5 Oscars out of 10 nominations. Shirley MacLaine lost to Elizabeth Taylor for BUtterfield 8, which I also watched recently.
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:
I’ve been to Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong ………..takes deep breath………Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong………….
You left out Dapto.
:(
I’ve been to Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong ………..takes deep breath………Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong………….Dapto…………..
Phew.
Woollongong used to have lots of Dapto Dogs, but they all got cancelled last year.
Citizen ICE
Dropkick Murphys.
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:You left out Dapto.
:(
I’ve been to Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong ………..takes deep breath………Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong………….Dapto…………..
Phew.
Woollongong used to have lots of Dapto Dogs, but they all got cancelled last year.
There was a TV show by Grahame Bond, which had a segment about a football club that was called the Dapto Dogs.
captain_spalding said:
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:I’ve been to Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong ………..takes deep breath………Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong………….Dapto…………..
Phew.
Woollongong used to have lots of Dapto Dogs, but they all got cancelled last year.
There was a TV show by Grahame Bond, which had a segment about a football club that was called the Dapto Dogs.
I don’t recall, sorry.
Michael V said:
captain_spalding said:
Michael V said:Phew.
Woollongong used to have lots of Dapto Dogs, but they all got cancelled last year.
There was a TV show by Grahame Bond, which had a segment about a football club that was called the Dapto Dogs.
I don’t recall, sorry.
Aunty Jack.
Breakfast consumed. Second load of laundry on. Read some news about events in the USA. Watched a video about making felted hearts.
Someone has thrown out the leftover penne pasta I was planning to fry up with eggs for lunch. Nothing wrong with it, just slightly overcooked.
Such is life in a shared household.
Divine Angel said:
Yeah
Ian said:
Divine Angel said:
The Apartment is overly long but I liked it.
Yeah.. cheesy af but enjoyable.
Won 5 Oscars out of 10 nominations. Shirley MacLaine lost to Elizabeth Taylor for BUtterfield 8, which I also watched recently.
It won Best Motion Picture,
Best Director… Billy Wilder.. and that cast…
captain_spalding said:
Michael V said:Phew.
Woollongong used to have lots of Dapto Dogs, but they all got cancelled last year.
There was a TV show by Grahame Bond, which had a segment about a football club that was called the Dapto Dogs.
The Off Show, Auntie Jack?
Bond lived in Dapto.
This paper claims that eating seafood makes children nicer.
Children who regularly eat seafood at age 7 exhibit more positive social behaviors—such as sharing, helping, and interacting kindly—by ages 7 and 9, compared to those who rarely consume seafood.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-025-03636-7
Bubblecar said:
This paper claims that eating seafood makes children nicer.
Children who regularly eat seafood at age 7 exhibit more positive social behaviors—such as sharing, helping, and interacting kindly—by ages 7 and 9, compared to those who rarely consume seafood.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-025-03636-7
fair we mean insufficient iodine literally makes people cretins
Bubblecar said:
This paper claims that eating seafood makes children nicer.Children who regularly eat seafood at age 7 exhibit more positive social behaviors—such as sharing, helping, and interacting kindly—by ages 7 and 9, compared to those who rarely consume seafood.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-025-03636-7
Gave up eating seafood before I got to age 7. I was terribly ill and haven’t been able to look at the stuff or be in the same room as cooking or cooked fish ever since.
SCIENCE said:
Bubblecar said:
This paper claims that eating seafood makes children nicer.
Children who regularly eat seafood at age 7 exhibit more positive social behaviors—such as sharing, helping, and interacting kindly—by ages 7 and 9, compared to those who rarely consume seafood.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-025-03636-7
fair we mean insufficient iodine literally makes people cretins
It is why we have iodised salt. Because inland Australan soils are deficient in Iodine. Without Iodine, goiter is common.
roughbarked said:
SCIENCE said:Bubblecar said:
This paper claims that eating seafood makes children nicer.
Children who regularly eat seafood at age 7 exhibit more positive social behaviors—such as sharing, helping, and interacting kindly—by ages 7 and 9, compared to those who rarely consume seafood.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-025-03636-7
fair we mean insufficient iodine literally makes people cretins
It is why we have iodised salt. Because inland Australan soils are deficient in Iodine. Without Iodine, goiter is common.
Gandhi had a thing for them I heard
I think we probably hit about 33 or 34 degrees today. I’ve been reading and napping. But it’s going down again now, just dropped under 30.
buffy said:
I think we probably hit about 33 or 34 degrees today. I’ve been reading and napping. But it’s going down again now, just dropped under 30.
Was supposed to be 29 but it’s still cool in the house, due to letting the cool air blow through last night.
28 tomorrow but plummeting to a max of only 17 on Sunday.
“I don’t want to drive housing prices down. I want to drive housing prices up for people that own their homes,” Trump said. “And they can be assured that’s what’s going to happen.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/01/29/trump-housing-prices-increase-affordability-economy-interest-mortgage-rates/88418610007/
He really just says whatever. I know politicians have to be able to change tack but he just completely reverses policy within weeks and rolls on.
🌟🥳🌈✨ oh what a wonderful day! ✨🌈🥳🌟
The birds are singing 🐦
The wind is playing through the trees 🌳
The pond is ponding 🏝️
And there’s plenty of cheese 🧀
What more could anyone ask for? 🐶
Bubblecar said:
buffy said:
I think we probably hit about 33 or 34 degrees today. I’ve been reading and napping. But it’s going down again now, just dropped under 30.
Was supposed to be 29 but it’s still cool in the house, due to letting the cool air blow through last night.
28 tomorrow but plummeting to a max of only 17 on Sunday.
We plan to go to the bush on Sunday when it is cooler to pick up the ride-on slasher and my heavy duty mower to bring back for the mechanic here to service them. Can’t use them at this time of the year anyway, too much risk of sparking a fire as things are so very dry out there. I’ll have a very short wander while I’m there but I doubt there will be much in the way of flaars to photograph.
Divine Angel said:
🌟🥳🌈✨ oh what a wonderful day! ✨🌈🥳🌟The birds are singing 🐦
The wind is playing through the trees 🌳
The pond is ponding 🏝️
And there’s plenty of cheese 🧀
What more could anyone ask for? 🐶
A nice gin & tonic on ice, which I’ve just poured.
Divine Angel said:
🌟🥳🌈✨ oh what a wonderful day! ✨🌈🥳🌟The birds are singing 🐦
The wind is playing through the trees 🌳
The pond is ponding 🏝️
And there’s plenty of cheese 🧀
What more could anyone ask for? 🐶
buffy said:
Bubblecar said:
buffy said:
I think we probably hit about 33 or 34 degrees today. I’ve been reading and napping. But it’s going down again now, just dropped under 30.
Was supposed to be 29 but it’s still cool in the house, due to letting the cool air blow through last night.
28 tomorrow but plummeting to a max of only 17 on Sunday.
We plan to go to the bush on Sunday when it is cooler to pick up the ride-on slasher and my heavy duty mower to bring back for the mechanic here to service them. Can’t use them at this time of the year anyway, too much risk of sparking a fire as things are so very dry out there. I’ll have a very short wander while I’m there but I doubt there will be much in the way of flaars to photograph.
Do you ever worry about them being stolen when they’re left there unattended?
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
🌟🥳🌈✨ oh what a wonderful day! ✨🌈🥳🌟The birds are singing 🐦
The wind is playing through the trees 🌳
The pond is ponding 🏝️
And there’s plenty of cheese 🧀
What more could anyone ask for? 🐶
What a wonderful… Is it an album cover?
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
🌟🥳🌈✨ oh what a wonderful day! ✨🌈🥳🌟The birds are singing 🐦
The wind is playing through the trees 🌳
The pond is ponding 🏝️
And there’s plenty of cheese 🧀
What more could anyone ask for? 🐶
What a wonderful… Is it an album cover?
Yes.
Bubblecar said:
buffy said:
Bubblecar said:Was supposed to be 29 but it’s still cool in the house, due to letting the cool air blow through last night.
28 tomorrow but plummeting to a max of only 17 on Sunday.
We plan to go to the bush on Sunday when it is cooler to pick up the ride-on slasher and my heavy duty mower to bring back for the mechanic here to service them. Can’t use them at this time of the year anyway, too much risk of sparking a fire as things are so very dry out there. I’ll have a very short wander while I’m there but I doubt there will be much in the way of flaars to photograph.
Do you ever worry about them being stolen when they’re left there unattended?
They are in a locked shed. And they are insured. Someone once tried to get in but failed wrecked the lock on the personal access door though. We also have the inside of the shed lined with reo. Handy for hanging things on hooks, but also means if someone decides to take a panel off, they will then need an angle grinder to get past the reo.
buffy said:
Bubblecar said:
buffy said:We plan to go to the bush on Sunday when it is cooler to pick up the ride-on slasher and my heavy duty mower to bring back for the mechanic here to service them. Can’t use them at this time of the year anyway, too much risk of sparking a fire as things are so very dry out there. I’ll have a very short wander while I’m there but I doubt there will be much in the way of flaars to photograph.
Do you ever worry about them being stolen when they’re left there unattended?
They are in a locked shed. And they are insured. Someone once tried to get in but failed wrecked the lock on the personal access door though. We also have the inside of the shed lined with reo. Handy for hanging things on hooks, but also means if someone decides to take a panel off, they will then need an angle grinder to get past the reo.
Angle grinders are also useful tools for sparking bushfires.
Divine Angel said:
buffy said:
Bubblecar said:Do you ever worry about them being stolen when they’re left there unattended?
They are in a locked shed. And they are insured. Someone once tried to get in but failed wrecked the lock on the personal access door though. We also have the inside of the shed lined with reo. Handy for hanging things on hooks, but also means if someone decides to take a panel off, they will then need an angle grinder to get past the reo.
Angle grinders are also useful tools for sparking bushfires.
indubitably.
buffy said:
Bubblecar said:
buffy said:We plan to go to the bush on Sunday when it is cooler to pick up the ride-on slasher and my heavy duty mower to bring back for the mechanic here to service them. Can’t use them at this time of the year anyway, too much risk of sparking a fire as things are so very dry out there. I’ll have a very short wander while I’m there but I doubt there will be much in the way of flaars to photograph.
Do you ever worry about them being stolen when they’re left there unattended?
They are in a locked shed. And they are insured. Someone once tried to get in but failed wrecked the lock on the personal access door though. We also have the inside of the shed lined with reo. Handy for hanging things on hooks, but also means if someone decides to take a panel off, they will then need an angle grinder to get past the reo.
Actually, there is an amusing story about the tractor at the block. In the early days we didn’t have a shed. And we had an old grey Fergie tractor. The bugger only started after much swearing and a good squirt of this stuff:
But I digress. During our bushfire in 2005 the firies phoned Mr buffy and asked if there was anything in the bush that they should save. He said there was an old tractor, but to just leave it, it didn’t require heroics. Somehow they did get it out, I never heard if they towed it or got it to start. It used to be parked in from the road in a little clearing and had a silver tarp over it. After the fire it went back to its burnt out clearing, still with the silver tarp. I knew a lady at that time who grew native plants for revegetation and she asked if she could wander around the burnt area. We said that was fine. She told me on one of the times we went together that she was wandering around and was very puzzled by something silver in the bush. She wondered if it was some space junk until she got to it and could see what it was.
Lololol 😆
I’d love the job of making up names for the characters in movies etc.
“Seymour Darling”, has a surly expression, and is a suspect in a murder.
buffy said:
buffy said:
Bubblecar said:Do you ever worry about them being stolen when they’re left there unattended?
They are in a locked shed. And they are insured. Someone once tried to get in but failed wrecked the lock on the personal access door though. We also have the inside of the shed lined with reo. Handy for hanging things on hooks, but also means if someone decides to take a panel off, they will then need an angle grinder to get past the reo.
Actually, there is an amusing story about the tractor at the block. In the early days we didn’t have a shed. And we had an old grey Fergie tractor. The bugger only started after much swearing and a good squirt of this stuff:
But I digress. During our bushfire in 2005 the firies phoned Mr buffy and asked if there was anything in the bush that they should save. He said there was an old tractor, but to just leave it, it didn’t require heroics. Somehow they did get it out, I never heard if they towed it or got it to start. It used to be parked in from the road in a little clearing and had a silver tarp over it. After the fire it went back to its burnt out clearing, still with the silver tarp. I knew a lady at that time who grew native plants for revegetation and she asked if she could wander around the burnt area. We said that was fine. She told me on one of the times we went together that she was wandering around and was very puzzled by something silver in the bush. She wondered if it was some space junk until she got to it and could see what it was.
Heh.
“The bugger only started after much swearing”
See? It works!
How is the missus today, roughy? Hope Leeton is treating her well.
Bubblecar said:
This paper claims that eating seafood makes children nicer.Children who regularly eat seafood at age 7 exhibit more positive social behaviors—such as sharing, helping, and interacting kindly—by ages 7 and 9, compared to those who rarely consume seafood.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-025-03636-7
We used to have fish and chips on Friday nights when I was a kid. Does that count?
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
This paper claims that eating seafood makes children nicer.Children who regularly eat seafood at age 7 exhibit more positive social behaviors—such as sharing, helping, and interacting kindly—by ages 7 and 9, compared to those who rarely consume seafood.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-025-03636-7
We used to have fish and chips on Friday nights when I was a kid. Does that count?
Better than nowt. We quite often had fish and other seafood.
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
This paper claims that eating seafood makes children nicer.Children who regularly eat seafood at age 7 exhibit more positive social behaviors—such as sharing, helping, and interacting kindly—by ages 7 and 9, compared to those who rarely consume seafood.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-025-03636-7
We used to have fish and chips on Friday nights when I was a kid. Does that count?
When I was working in England Friday night was a belly full of Watneys Red Barrell with the lads from work and then a nosh up of battered cod and chips with lashings of black vinegar on the way home.
Good times, good times.
Bubblecar said:
buffy said:
I think we probably hit about 33 or 34 degrees today. I’ve been reading and napping. But it’s going down again now, just dropped under 30.
Was supposed to be 29 but it’s still cool in the house, due to letting the cool air blow through last night.
28 tomorrow but plummeting to a max of only 17 on Sunday.
Got to 26.4° C at 2 pm here today, according to BoM.
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
This paper claims that eating seafood makes children nicer.Children who regularly eat seafood at age 7 exhibit more positive social behaviors—such as sharing, helping, and interacting kindly—by ages 7 and 9, compared to those who rarely consume seafood.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-025-03636-7
We used to have fish and chips on Friday nights when I was a kid. Does that count?
When I was working in England Friday night was a belly full of Watneys Red Barrell with the lads from work and then a nosh up of battered cod and chips with lashings of black vinegar on the way home.
Good times, good times.
now it’s a gassy lager and a kebab.
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
This paper claims that eating seafood makes children nicer.Children who regularly eat seafood at age 7 exhibit more positive social behaviors—such as sharing, helping, and interacting kindly—by ages 7 and 9, compared to those who rarely consume seafood.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-025-03636-7
We used to have fish and chips on Friday nights when I was a kid. Does that count?
When I was working in England Friday night was a belly full of Watneys Red Barrell with the lads from work and then a nosh up of battered cod and chips with lashings of black vinegar on the way home.
Good times, good times.
Surely you mean malt vinegar. Black vinegar is Chinese style.
ChrispenEvan said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:We used to have fish and chips on Friday nights when I was a kid. Does that count?
When I was working in England Friday night was a belly full of Watneys Red Barrell with the lads from work and then a nosh up of battered cod and chips with lashings of black vinegar on the way home.
Good times, good times.
now it’s a gassy lager and a kebab.
Foster’s and a curry.
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
This paper claims that eating seafood makes children nicer.Children who regularly eat seafood at age 7 exhibit more positive social behaviors—such as sharing, helping, and interacting kindly—by ages 7 and 9, compared to those who rarely consume seafood.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-025-03636-7
We used to have fish and chips on Friday nights when I was a kid. Does that count?
I used to know a bloke (husband of a lady i knew) who’d been brought up in Norway just after WW2.
The food supply situation, like in a lot of Europe and Scandinavia then, was fairly sketchy. But, one thing that they had plenty of was fish.
So, it was fish for breakfast, fish for lunch, fish for dinner, day after day, week after week, year after year, with hardly a break.
He really is a very nice bloke. As long as you don’t try to feed him fish.
Bubblecar said:
ChrispenEvan said:
Peak Warming Man said:When I was working in England Friday night was a belly full of Watneys Red Barrell with the lads from work and then a nosh up of battered cod and chips with lashings of black vinegar on the way home.
Good times, good times.
now it’s a gassy lager and a kebab.
Foster’s and a curry.
Aww, come on, things can’t be that bad.
Divine Angel said:
How is the missus today, roughy? Hope Leeton is treating her well.
Looks like she’ll be there at least until Monday but apart from pain and discomfort of post op, she likes it there. She’s so happy to see me as there are no other visitors.
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
This paper claims that eating seafood makes children nicer.Children who regularly eat seafood at age 7 exhibit more positive social behaviors—such as sharing, helping, and interacting kindly—by ages 7 and 9, compared to those who rarely consume seafood.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-025-03636-7
We used to have fish and chips on Friday nights when I was a kid. Does that count?
Better than nowt. We quite often had fish and other seafood.
Wagga is quite a way from the sea. Dad used to catch the occasional Murray Cod though. Big fish. Oh, and Mum used to cook fish fingers for us, because they are easy.
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
How is the missus today, roughy? Hope Leeton is treating her well.
Looks like she’ll be there at least until Monday but apart from pain and discomfort of post op, she likes it there. She’s so happy to see me as there are no other visitors.
Did you tell here that you.ve been eating lots of takeaways so there isn’t that much washing-up to do when she gets home.
Peak Warming Man said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
How is the missus today, roughy? Hope Leeton is treating her well.
Looks like she’ll be there at least until Monday but apart from pain and discomfort of post op, she likes it there. She’s so happy to see me as there are no other visitors.
Did you tell here that you.ve been eating lots of takeaways so there isn’t that much washing-up to do when she gets home.
…although the dirty laundry is starting to pile up.
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
This paper claims that eating seafood makes children nicer.Children who regularly eat seafood at age 7 exhibit more positive social behaviors—such as sharing, helping, and interacting kindly—by ages 7 and 9, compared to those who rarely consume seafood.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-025-03636-7
We used to have fish and chips on Friday nights when I was a kid. Does that count?
When I was working in England Friday night was a belly full of Watneys Red Barrell with the lads from work and then a nosh up of battered cod and chips with lashings of black vinegar on the way home.
Good times, good times.
I’ve never had Watney’s cordial, nor black vinegar on fish and chips. The only black vinegar I have here is Chinese, and it has a most distinctive flavour. I suppose I should try it on F&C.
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
How is the missus today, roughy? Hope Leeton is treating her well.
Looks like she’ll be there at least until Monday but apart from pain and discomfort of post op, she likes it there. She’s so happy to see me as there are no other visitors.
Oh bless. Hoping her recovery is swift and complication-free
Peak Warming Man said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
How is the missus today, roughy? Hope Leeton is treating her well.
Looks like she’ll be there at least until Monday but apart from pain and discomfort of post op, she likes it there. She’s so happy to see me as there are no other visitors.
Did you tell here that you.ve been eating lots of takeaways so there isn’t that much washing-up to do when she gets home.
She knows that I’ll have made a mess.
captain_spalding said:
Peak Warming Man said:
roughbarked said:Looks like she’ll be there at least until Monday but apart from pain and discomfort of post op, she likes it there. She’s so happy to see me as there are no other visitors.
Did you tell here that you.ve been eating lots of takeaways so there isn’t that much washing-up to do when she gets home.
…although the dirty laundry is starting to pile up.
More that I haven’t hung up the clean stuff.
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:We used to have fish and chips on Friday nights when I was a kid. Does that count?
When I was working in England Friday night was a belly full of Watneys Red Barrell with the lads from work and then a nosh up of battered cod and chips with lashings of black vinegar on the way home.
Good times, good times.
I’ve never had Watney’s cordial, nor black vinegar on fish and chips. The only black vinegar I have here is Chinese, and it has a most distinctive flavour. I suppose I should try it on F&C.
Well Bubblecar got it right I think, malt vinegar.
roughbarked said:
captain_spalding said:
Peak Warming Man said:Did you tell here that you.ve been eating lots of takeaways so there isn’t that much washing-up to do when she gets home.
…although the dirty laundry is starting to pile up.
More that I haven’t hung up the clean stuff.
I’m also doing her washing though it isn’t much.
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:When I was working in England Friday night was a belly full of Watneys Red Barrell with the lads from work and then a nosh up of battered cod and chips with lashings of black vinegar on the way home.
Good times, good times.
I’ve never had Watney’s cordial, nor black vinegar on fish and chips. The only black vinegar I have here is Chinese, and it has a most distinctive flavour. I suppose I should try it on F&C.
Well Bubblecar got it right I think, malt vinegar.
Definitely the best one for chips.
ChrispenEvan said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:We used to have fish and chips on Friday nights when I was a kid. Does that count?
When I was working in England Friday night was a belly full of Watneys Red Barrell with the lads from work and then a nosh up of battered cod and chips with lashings of black vinegar on the way home.
Good times, good times.
now it’s a gassy lager and a kebab.
I had a few beers at the Union Mills pub on the Isle of Man. I asked the barman for a local beer recommendation, preferably a dark beer. He said he only drank lager, and pointed it out in the fridge – XXXX. Which he called XXXX, not Fourex.
I politely declined. Not that I hate Fourex, but I wanted local beer, not Qld beer. I think I tried three or four different local beers at that pub. The best on the IOM was the specially-made black beer at the Ballaugh pub.
Michael V said:
ChrispenEvan said:
Peak Warming Man said:When I was working in England Friday night was a belly full of Watneys Red Barrell with the lads from work and then a nosh up of battered cod and chips with lashings of black vinegar on the way home.
Good times, good times.
now it’s a gassy lager and a kebab.
I had a few beers at the Union Mills pub on the Isle of Man. I asked the barman for a local beer recommendation, preferably a dark beer. He said he only drank lager, and pointed it out in the fridge – XXXX. Which he called XXXX, not Fourex.
I politely declined. Not that I hate Fourex, but I wanted local beer, not Qld beer. I think I tried three or four different local beers at that pub. The best on the IOM was the specially-made black beer at the Ballaugh pub.
I’d like to try that black beer and I do loathe fourex.
captain_spalding said:
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
This paper claims that eating seafood makes children nicer.Children who regularly eat seafood at age 7 exhibit more positive social behaviors—such as sharing, helping, and interacting kindly—by ages 7 and 9, compared to those who rarely consume seafood.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-025-03636-7
We used to have fish and chips on Friday nights when I was a kid. Does that count?
I used to know a bloke (husband of a lady i knew) who’d been brought up in Norway just after WW2.
The food supply situation, like in a lot of Europe and Scandinavia then, was fairly sketchy. But, one thing that they had plenty of was fish.
So, it was fish for breakfast, fish for lunch, fish for dinner, day after day, week after week, year after year, with hardly a break.
He really is a very nice bloke. As long as you don’t try to feed him fish.
Ha!
I understand.
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
How is the missus today, roughy? Hope Leeton is treating her well.
Looks like she’ll be there at least until Monday but apart from pain and discomfort of post op, she likes it there. She’s so happy to see me as there are no other visitors.
Oh, good.
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
How is the missus today, roughy? Hope Leeton is treating her well.
Looks like she’ll be there at least until Monday but apart from pain and discomfort of post op, she likes it there. She’s so happy to see me as there are no other visitors.
Oh, good.
Though she says the food isn’t as good as Wagga.
Cuba isn’t normally associated with Nazism is it.
This person defaced a boxing club wall with Nazi symbols
The usual stuff as well
Cuba self identifies as 64% white so likely the people weren’t even the target audience.
They took photos standing next to it.
Stupid
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:
Peak Warming Man said:When I was working in England Friday night was a belly full of Watneys Red Barrell with the lads from work and then a nosh up of battered cod and chips with lashings of black vinegar on the way home.
Good times, good times.
I’ve never had Watney’s cordial, nor black vinegar on fish and chips. The only black vinegar I have here is Chinese, and it has a most distinctive flavour. I suppose I should try it on F&C.
Well Bubblecar got it right I think, malt vinegar.
Fair enough.
Cymek said:
Cuba isn’t normally associated with Nazism is it.
This person defaced a boxing club wall with Nazi symbols
The usual stuff as well
Cuba self identifies as 64% white so likely the people weren’t even the target audience.
They took photos standing next to it.
Stupid
Maybe they thought it was Cuba Gooding Jnr’s house…
Still 45.4˚
roughbarked said:
Still 45.4˚
And 5 o’clock real time, that’s frigging hot man.
Peak Warming Man said:
roughbarked said:
Still 45.4˚
And 5 o’clock real time, that’s frigging hot man.
Fuggin’oath.
furious said:
Cymek said:
Cuba isn’t normally associated with Nazism is it.
This person defaced a boxing club wall with Nazi symbols
The usual stuff as well
Cuba self identifies as 64% white so likely the people weren’t even the target audience.
They took photos standing next to it.
Stupid
Maybe they thought it was Cuba Gooding Jnr’s house…
It looks like the act of using the Nazi symbol attracted a 7 month suspended prison sentence
Zverev is making Alcaraz work for his money.
Peak Warming Man said:
Zverev is making Alcaraz work for his money.
Alcatraz has an apparent groin strain I see.
https://youtu.be/xwyRfJ-08PI?si=hSjWKxxFShC_3bDg
Explainer: why is there a Royal Navy, a Royal Airforce, but a British Army?
dv said:
https://youtu.be/xwyRfJ-08PI?si=hSjWKxxFShC_3bDgExplainer: why is there a Royal Navy, a Royal Airforce, but a British Army?
The Army can summarily try the monarch for something or other, hang them, then have their body drawn and quartered and their head pit on a spike at the city gate. Happened to one the Charles I believe.
Not the third, well not yet.
This food truck has landed in the local Officeworks carpark.
Divine Angel said:
This food truck has landed in the local Officeworks carpark.
Is it in camo? I can barely see it.
Kingy said:
Divine Angel said:
This food truck has landed in the local Officeworks carpark.
Is it in camo? I can barely see it.
Try squinting and holding your device to your nose and slowly move it out.
Well, unless we get rather a lot of rain tomorrow, it’s been a dry old January. I just wrote up my field notes for what I saw in flower at the covenant. I put down the rainfall total for Hamilton and for Dartmoor, Dartmoor is the nearest weather station to the block. Hamilton managed 3mm. Dartmoor had 2mm. No wonder everything is crackly.
buffy said:
Well, unless we get rather a lot of rain tomorrow, it’s been a dry old January. I just wrote up my field notes for what I saw in flower at the covenant. I put down the rainfall total for Hamilton and for Dartmoor, Dartmoor is the nearest weather station to the block. Hamilton managed 3mm. Dartmoor had 2mm. No wonder everything is crackly.
I haven’t seen the total for Brisbane but apart from the odd storm I’d say its well below par for Brisbane
dv said:
https://youtu.be/xwyRfJ-08PI?si=hSjWKxxFShC_3bDgExplainer: why is there a Royal Navy, a Royal Airforce, but a British Army?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwyRfJ-08PI&t=518 (11min 56 sec)
Peak Warming Man said:
Zverev is making Alcaraz work for his money.
But have they got the grunt to do it?
captain_spalding said:
dv said:
https://youtu.be/xwyRfJ-08PI?si=hSjWKxxFShC_3bDgExplainer: why is there a Royal Navy, a Royal Airforce, but a British Army?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwyRfJ-08PI&t=518 (11min 56 sec)
Very informative.
Woodie said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Zverev is making Alcaraz work for his money.
But have they got the grunt to do it?
We had a bloke at work who was short and not very nice.
We called him crunt.
Ian said:
dv said:It’s Maya Joint, 19 years old, ranked 31 at present. She’s not been past round 1 in the Australian, Wimbledon or French and has only been to R2 in the US Open.
Quite unusual for someone with that kind of majors record to be in the top 32 but she’s had some better success in other tournaments.
I’d love to see Joint smashing it on the grass.
Polite applause
Alcaraz wins a tight one.
Divine Angel said:
This food truck has landed in the local Officeworks carpark.
WTF?
Peak Warming Man said:
Woodie said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Zverev is making Alcaraz work for his money.
But have they got the grunt to do it?
We had a bloke at work who was short and not very nice.
We called him crunt.
Franny?
Peak Warming Man said:
Alcaraz wins a tight one.
Was that time out a Penal Time Out?
buffy said:
Well, unless we get rather a lot of rain tomorrow, it’s been a dry old January. I just wrote up my field notes for what I saw in flower at the covenant. I put down the rainfall total for Hamilton and for Dartmoor, Dartmoor is the nearest weather station to the block. Hamilton managed 3mm. Dartmoor had 2mm. No wonder everything is crackly.
and we have the wettest day at 1mm.
It is cooling off. Only 40˚C at the moment.
Sinner the drug cheat vs Novax the Djoker are up next.
Michael V said:
Sinner the drug cheatvsNovax the Djoker are up next.
What?
Michael V said:
Sinner the drug cheatvsNovax the Djoker are up next.
Sinner only walked through the kitchen.
kii said:
Michael V said:
Sinner the drug cheat …vs… Novax the Djoker are up next.
What?
Others were talking about the previous tennis match at the Australian Open – Alcaraz …vs… Zverev. I was noting that the next match will start soon.
And it will soon be dinner time for me. Bangers, mash, onions and mixed veges.
Ian said:
Michael V said:
Sinner the drug cheatvsNovax the Djoker are up next.
Sinner only walked through the kitchen.
So he says…
I want an eierschalensollbruchstellenverursacher.
Kingy said:
I want an eierschalensollbruchstellenverursacher.
I might too if I knew what it was.
Kingy said:
I want an eierschalensollbruchstellenverursacher.
My dad had one, but the back wheels fell off.
roughbarked said:
Kingy said:
I want an eierschalensollbruchstellenverursacher.I might too if I knew what it was.
Der Eierschalensollbruchstellenverursacher ist ein humorvoll benannter Küchenhelfer, dessen Name sich aus den Wörtern “Eierschale” (Eierschale), “Sollbruchstelle” (vorgesehener Bruchpunkt) und “Verursacher” (Ursache) zusammensetzt. Dieses Gerät wurde entwickelt, um die Schale eines weichgekochten Eis präzise zu knacken, ohne das Innere des Eis zu beschädigen.
Atlas Obscura
+1
Funktionsweise
Das Gerät besteht aus einem Kappenaufsatz, der auf das Ei gesetzt wird, und einer schweren Kugel, die durch einen Stab fällt. Wenn die Kugel auf die Kappe trifft, erzeugt sie einen perfekten Bruch an der Eierschale. Die Ingenieure haben das Gewicht und die Fallhöhe der Kugel so berechnet, dass der Aufprall genau die richtige Kraft hat, um die Schale zu knacken, ohne das Ei zu zerdrücken.
Atlas Obscura
+1
Kulturelle Bedeutung
In Deutschland ist ein weichgekochtes Ei ein fester Bestandteil des Frühstücks. Der Eierschalensollbruchstellenverursacher hat sich als nützliches Werkzeug etabliert, um das Frühstückserlebnis zu verbessern, indem er das Öffnen von Eiern erleichtert und gleichzeitig für einen unterhaltsamen Effekt sorgt.
all-reviews.com
+1
Benutzererfahrungen
Viele Benutzer berichten von der Freude, die das Gerät beim Frühstück bringt. Es wird als eine unterhaltsame und praktische Lösung angesehen, um Eier zu öffnen, und hat sich in vielen Küchen einen festen Platz erobert. Einige Nutzer haben jedoch auch Schwierigkeiten bei der Anwendung gemeldet, insbesondere beim ersten Gebrauch, was auf die Notwendigkeit von etwas Übung hinweist.
www.galaxus.ch
Insgesamt ist der Eierschalensollbruchstellenverursacher nicht nur ein praktisches Küchengerät, sondern auch ein Gesprächsstück, das die deutsche Esskultur bereichert.
HTH.
roughbarked said:
Kingy said:
I want an eierschalensollbruchstellenverursacher.I might too if I knew what it was.
The Rev Dodgson said:
roughbarked said:
Kingy said:
I want an eierschalensollbruchstellenverursacher.I might too if I knew what it was.
Der Eierschalensollbruchstellenverursacher ist ein humorvoll benannter Küchenhelfer, dessen Name sich aus den Wörtern “Eierschale” (Eierschale), “Sollbruchstelle” (vorgesehener Bruchpunkt) und “Verursacher” (Ursache) zusammensetzt. Dieses Gerät wurde entwickelt, um die Schale eines weichgekochten Eis präzise zu knacken, ohne das Innere des Eis zu beschädigen.
Atlas Obscura
+1
Funktionsweise
Das Gerät besteht aus einem Kappenaufsatz, der auf das Ei gesetzt wird, und einer schweren Kugel, die durch einen Stab fällt. Wenn die Kugel auf die Kappe trifft, erzeugt sie einen perfekten Bruch an der Eierschale. Die Ingenieure haben das Gewicht und die Fallhöhe der Kugel so berechnet, dass der Aufprall genau die richtige Kraft hat, um die Schale zu knacken, ohne das Ei zu zerdrücken.
Atlas Obscura
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Kulturelle Bedeutung
In Deutschland ist ein weichgekochtes Ei ein fester Bestandteil des Frühstücks. Der Eierschalensollbruchstellenverursacher hat sich als nützliches Werkzeug etabliert, um das Frühstückserlebnis zu verbessern, indem er das Öffnen von Eiern erleichtert und gleichzeitig für einen unterhaltsamen Effekt sorgt.
all-reviews.com
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Benutzererfahrungen
Viele Benutzer berichten von der Freude, die das Gerät beim Frühstück bringt. Es wird als eine unterhaltsame und praktische Lösung angesehen, um Eier zu öffnen, und hat sich in vielen Küchen einen festen Platz erobert. Einige Nutzer haben jedoch auch Schwierigkeiten bei der Anwendung gemeldet, insbesondere beim ersten Gebrauch, was auf die Notwendigkeit von etwas Übung hinweist.
www.galaxus.chInsgesamt ist der Eierschalensollbruchstellenverursacher nicht nur ein praktisches Küchengerät, sondern auch ein Gesprächsstück, das die deutsche Esskultur bereichert.
HTH.
Yeah I just peel them under the running tap.
This match shouldn’t take very long.
Who had one or more of these?
what if one prefers to crack them open undenatured
SCIENCE said:
what if one prefers to crack them open undenatured
Don’t you come the raw prawn egg with me, young man. there will be consequences. I have just posted the old albumens that you will be forced to consume.
Kingy said:
SCIENCE said:
what if one prefers to crack them open undenatured
Don’t you come the raw
prawnegg with me, young man. there will be consequences. I have just posted the old albumens that you will be forced to consume.
nah but sometimes we like a good omelette or just to scramble them up, you know
Kingy said:
Who had one or more of these?
Between Ms Kingy, her sister & myself, we still have early all of them.
Kingy said:
Kingy said:
Who had one or more of these?
Between Ms Kingy, her sister & myself, we still have early all of them.
early nearly
Kingy said:
I want an eierschalensollbruchstellenverursacher.
They are pretty cheap on Temu.
Peak Warming Man said:
This match shouldn’t take very long.
Novax is doing better than I expected.
Kingy said:
Who had one or more of these?
Not me.
Kingy said:
Who had one or more of these?
Would have a had one or two from the early 70s but there’s no way I’d remember their exact names.
Michael V said:
Kingy said:
I want an eierschalensollbruchstellenverursacher.They are pretty cheap on Temu.
Looks a good idea for traditional soft-boiled egg eating.
Warm and humid night this end, minimum of 15.
I had the front and back doors open to let in a little cooler air, but then the black beetles started coming in so I closed them again.
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:
Kingy said:
I want an eierschalensollbruchstellenverursacher.They are pretty cheap on Temu.
Looks a good idea for traditional soft-boiled egg eating.
A circal of cracks.
Nice.
Sounds like something from ghostbusters.
Kingy said:
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:They are pretty cheap on Temu.
Looks a good idea for traditional soft-boiled egg eating.
A circal of cracks.
Nice.
Sounds like something from ghostbusters.
Bubblecar said:
Kingy said:
Bubblecar said:Looks a good idea for traditional soft-boiled egg eating.
A circal of cracks.
Nice.
Sounds like something from ghostbusters.
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
Kingy said:A circal of cracks.
Nice.
Sounds like something from ghostbusters.
Yes but Temu has a $15 minimum order value for first-time-customers, and much higher for second orders ($40-50, depending on which state).
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:
Bubblecar said:
Yes but Temu has a $15 minimum order value for first-time-customers, and much higher for second orders ($40-50, depending on which state).
do their ones work or are they basically a scam
SCIENCE said:
Bubblecar said:
Michael V said:
Yes but Temu has a $15 minimum order value for first-time-customers, and much higher for second orders ($40-50, depending on which state).
do their ones work or are they basically a scam
They probably work, but plant a tiny mind control unit in each egg.
Just got a firecall for some numnuts having a fire on the beach at Eagle Bay in 20 knot winds.
I hope I don’t have to go and tell them what fuckwits they are.
Ah! Bridgerton!
Ah! Bridgerton!
O…K…
I think I might go do the washing up and make my c…o…f…f…e…e…
Good morning everybody.
It’s lightening up outside. There are scattered clouds with just a smidgen of colour in them, that brightening as I write. Ah, yes. Its white through yellow to orange now with various shades of light and dark grey. Most pleasant. There’s a light air. BoM tells me it’s 23.8° C and 75% RH out at the lighthouse. They also tell me to expect a top of 30° C and a shower or two, delivering up to 1 mm of precipitation. The radar shows a streak of rain out to the west, but it is travelling northwest, so is unlikely to get us.
Jobs? Jobs? What jobs? We’ll see, I expect. Yesterday, my main job was to mind the house in the afternoon when Mrs V went visiting, then again when she went walking.
Have a good day.
:)
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 15 degrees at the back door, getting light, and there is a very light fog happening. We are forecast 28 degrees with a possible shower.
Bakery Breakfast with my bushwandering friend. Other activities yet to be decided. I did some spade edging a couple of days ago and forgot not to use my right foot to push the spade. Consequently my knee is protesting. There is plenty of weeding to be done still though. I’ve done the biggest weeding jobs, but as I am watering the veggie garden it is producing portulaca in prolific quantities. Makes good compost though.
buffy said:
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 15 degrees at the back door, getting light, and there is a very light fog happening. We are forecast 28 degrees with a possible shower.Bakery Breakfast with my bushwandering friend. Other activities yet to be decided. I did some spade edging a couple of days ago and forgot not to use my right foot to push the spade. Consequently my knee is protesting. There is plenty of weeding to be done still though. I’ve done the biggest weeding jobs, but as I am watering the veggie garden it is producing portulaca in prolific quantities. Makes good compost though.
Portulaca (Common Purslane, Munyeroo) is marvellous eating, too. Very nutritious. Flowers, leaves, stems, seeds are all edible. It won’t “cut and come back” like silver beet or celery, though.
Slight chance of rain today, top of 30.
My knee is also protesting after I dropped something on the floor which rolled under the bed. I knelt to retrieve it, and discovered my knee is still quite sore from my fall 15 weeks ago. I so wish someone had scanned it back then. Despite being able to walk on it, I had extensive bruising.
Cat woke meat 5am by scratching at the back door. For some reason he thought I’d let him outside. He’s not allowed outside.
Today I want to go to the library, hand in my card for Summer Reading Club to go into the draw for a book voucher. Having misplaced the card several times, I don’t really know how many hours I read for and guessed.
Divine Angel said:
Slight chance of rain today, top of 30.My knee is also protesting after I dropped something on the floor which rolled under the bed. I knelt to retrieve it, and discovered my knee is still quite sore from my fall 15 weeks ago. I so wish someone had scanned it back then. Despite being able to walk on it, I had extensive bruising.
Cat woke meat 5am by scratching at the back door. For some reason he thought I’d let him outside. He’s not allowed outside.
Today I want to go to the library, hand in my card for Summer Reading Club to go into the draw for a book voucher. Having misplaced the card several times, I don’t really know how many hours I read for and guessed.
“Cat woke meat”
LOL
I am reminded of “sentient meat”.
:)
It’s the bloody woke mind virus, I tells ya.
Divine Angel said:
It’s the bloody woke mind virus, I tells ya.
Oh no, not that! Please no!
If you get infected by that, you won’t be able to blindly follow your favourite leader!
(Sorry, I forgot to press Caps Lock, and now I can’t be arsed.)
Kingy said:
I want an eierschalensollbruchstellenverursacher.
That’s a great idea, I want one too.
Yells out
I want a eierschalensollbruchstellenverursacher.
I’ll show it to Humpty Dumpty.
Kingy said:
Who had one or more of these?
Not I.
Michael V said:
buffy said:
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 15 degrees at the back door, getting light, and there is a very light fog happening. We are forecast 28 degrees with a possible shower.Bakery Breakfast with my bushwandering friend. Other activities yet to be decided. I did some spade edging a couple of days ago and forgot not to use my right foot to push the spade. Consequently my knee is protesting. There is plenty of weeding to be done still though. I’ve done the biggest weeding jobs, but as I am watering the veggie garden it is producing portulaca in prolific quantities. Makes good compost though.
Portulaca (Common Purslane, Munyeroo) is marvellous eating, too. Very nutritious. Flowers, leaves, stems, seeds are all edible. It won’t “cut and come back” like silver beet or celery, though.
Yes, but there is a limit…
:)
buffy said:
Michael V said:
buffy said:
Good morning Holidayers. Presently 15 degrees at the back door, getting light, and there is a very light fog happening. We are forecast 28 degrees with a possible shower.Bakery Breakfast with my bushwandering friend. Other activities yet to be decided. I did some spade edging a couple of days ago and forgot not to use my right foot to push the spade. Consequently my knee is protesting. There is plenty of weeding to be done still though. I’ve done the biggest weeding jobs, but as I am watering the veggie garden it is producing portulaca in prolific quantities. Makes good compost though.
Portulaca (Common Purslane, Munyeroo) is marvellous eating, too. Very nutritious. Flowers, leaves, stems, seeds are all edible. It won’t “cut and come back” like silver beet or celery, though.
Yes, but there is a limit…
:)
It has stopped coming up here. Maybe we ate too much of it. I’ve never been able to grow it from seed.
roughbarked said:
Kingy said:
Who had one or more of these?
Not I.
Don’t recall seeing any of them in my house either.
Michael V said:
buffy said:
Michael V said:Portulaca (Common Purslane, Munyeroo) is marvellous eating, too. Very nutritious. Flowers, leaves, stems, seeds are all edible. It won’t “cut and come back” like silver beet or celery, though.
Yes, but there is a limit…
:)
It has stopped coming up here. Maybe we ate too much of it. I’ve never been able to grow it from seed.
It makes humungous amounts of seed but then I only eat the odd leaf, I don’t cook the whole plant.
I’m sad that Catherine O’Hara has died.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Kingy said:
Who had one or more of these?
Not I.
Don’t recall seeing any of them in my house either.
They might have been compilations of hit songs but as usual I didn’t like most popular songs. I liked a few but I’d never buy a record that had mostly songs that if I ever liked, I was already well and truly sick of hearing over and over.
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
buffy said:Yes, but there is a limit…
:)
It has stopped coming up here. Maybe we ate too much of it. I’ve never been able to grow it from seed.
It makes humungous amounts of seed but then I only eat the odd leaf, I don’t cook the whole plant.
It can be used uncooked in salads too.
Divine Angel said:
I’m sad that Catherine O’Hara has died.
I don’t know her. But it seems that she was just five week older than me.
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:It has stopped coming up here. Maybe we ate too much of it. I’ve never been able to grow it from seed.
It makes humungous amounts of seed but then I only eat the odd leaf, I don’t cook the whole plant.
It can be used uncooked in salads too.
I’ve never cooked it. Always munched on a few raw tips.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
I’m sad that Catherine O’Hara has died.
I don’t know her. But it seems that she was just five week older than me.
The number of people older than me seems to be getting less and less.
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:Not I.
Don’t recall seeing any of them in my house either.
They might have been compilations of hit songs but as usual I didn’t like most popular songs. I liked a few but I’d never buy a record that had mostly songs that if I ever liked, I was already well and truly sick of hearing over and over.
My parents had a heap of record albums but the only ones we played were Passage by the Carpenters, and Popcorn by Electric Coconut.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
I’m sad that Catherine O’Hara has died.
I don’t know her. But it seems that she was just five week older than me.
I looked up the name. The only thing I’ve seen her in is “Best in Show”.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Divine Angel said:Don’t recall seeing any of them in my house either.
They might have been compilations of hit songs but as usual I didn’t like most popular songs. I liked a few but I’d never buy a record that had mostly songs that if I ever liked, I was already well and truly sick of hearing over and over.
My parents had a heap of record albums but the only ones we played were Passage by the Carpenters, and Popcorn by Electric Coconut.
I liked Karen Carpenter. Sad when she died. Never bought a single one of her songs.
buffy said:
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
I’m sad that Catherine O’Hara has died.
I don’t know her. But it seems that she was just five week older than me.
I looked up the name. The only thing I’ve seen her in is “Best in Show”.
You didn’t watch Schitt’s Creek?
It was very popular.
I didn’t watch it much.
roughbarked said:
buffy said:
Michael V said:I don’t know her. But it seems that she was just five week older than me.
I looked up the name. The only thing I’ve seen her in is “Best in Show”.
You didn’t watch Schitt’s Creek?
It was very popular. I didn’t watch it much.
Surely she’s most remembered for being the mum in Home Alone.
Schitt’s Creek is one of my favourite shows. It’s perfection.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
buffy said:I looked up the name. The only thing I’ve seen her in is “Best in Show”.
You didn’t watch Schitt’s Creek?
It was very popular. I didn’t watch it much.
Surely she’s most remembered for being the mum in Home Alone.
Schitt’s Creek is one of my favourite shows. It’s perfection.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
buffy said:I looked up the name. The only thing I’ve seen her in is “Best in Show”.
You didn’t watch Schitt’s Creek?
It was very popular. I didn’t watch it much.
Surely she’s most remembered for being the mum in Home Alone.
Schitt’s Creek is one of my favourite shows. It’s perfection.
I didn’t watch either of those shows. Well, not that I can recall anyway.
Michael V said:
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:You didn’t watch Schitt’s Creek?
It was very popular. I didn’t watch it much.
Surely she’s most remembered for being the mum in Home Alone.
Schitt’s Creek is one of my favourite shows. It’s perfection.
I didn’t watch either of those shows. Well, not that I can recall anyway.
American comedy has its moments but there’s a lot of dross to get through to see it.
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
buffy said:Yes, but there is a limit…
:)
It has stopped coming up here. Maybe we ate too much of it. I’ve never been able to grow it from seed.
It makes humungous amounts of seed but then I only eat the odd leaf, I don’t cook the whole plant.
It’s seriously nutritious.
It worth looking up and reading about how nutritious it is.
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:It has stopped coming up here. Maybe we ate too much of it. I’ve never been able to grow it from seed.
It makes humungous amounts of seed but then I only eat the odd leaf, I don’t cook the whole plant.
It’s seriously nutritious.
It worth looking up and reading about how nutritious it is.
One of two plants that have ridiculously high levels of the Omega Fatty acids 3 and 6.
I’m off to open the shed, consider the bike project and try to retrieve the 12 mm RHS gate from the junk, now-rusty steel pile.
Everything goes rusty so fast here. I suppose the salt aerosols, wind-blown grit, and a warm, damp, humid climate don’t help keep steel near-pristine. Ah well. I’m acclimatised now. I doubt I’ll move to any other place.
What would the efficiency loss be like if there were two gears ⚙️⚙️
Michael V said:
I’m off to open the shed, consider the bike project and try to retrieve the 12 mm RHS gate from the junk, now-rusty steel pile.Everything goes rusty so fast here. I suppose the salt aerosols, wind-blown grit, and a warm, damp, humid climate don’t help keep steel near-pristine. Ah well. I’m acclimatised now. I doubt I’ll move to any other place.
You’ll be rusted on to the place.
Tau.Neutrino said:
What would the efficiency loss be like if there were two gears ⚙️⚙️
Can’t do it. There has to be an odd number of gears.
And what does “efficiency loss” mean in this context?
Michael V said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
What would the efficiency loss be like if there were two gears ⚙️⚙️
Can’t do it. There has to be an odd number of gears.
And what does “efficiency loss” mean in this context?
Friction.
Michael V said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
What would the efficiency loss be like if there were two gears ⚙️⚙️
Can’t do it. There has to be an odd number of gears.
And what does “efficiency loss” mean in this context?
Between the gears.
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
What would the efficiency loss be like if there were two gears ⚙️⚙️
Can’t do it. There has to be an odd number of gears.
And what does “efficiency loss” mean in this context?
Friction.
Yes, a friction loss of around 5 percent between each gear.
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
What would the efficiency loss be like if there were two gears ⚙️⚙️
Can’t do it. There has to be an odd number of gears.
And what does “efficiency loss” mean in this context?
Friction.
There is likely marginal less friction with fewer gears.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
50/50 quiz
I got 7 right, giving me a score of 4.
yes. the 50/50 thing is cruel.
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:Can’t do it. There has to be an odd number of gears.
And what does “efficiency loss” mean in this context?
Friction.
There is likely marginal less friction with fewer gears.
Probably why they chose a chain drive.
roughbarked said:
buffy said:
Michael V said:I don’t know her. But it seems that she was just five week older than me.
I looked up the name. The only thing I’ve seen her in is “Best in Show”.
You didn’t watch Schitt’s Creek?
It was very popular. I didn’t watch it much.
No, never watched.
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:Friction.
There is likely marginal less friction with fewer gears.
Probably why they chose a chain drive.
Not really. Chains, chainwheels and sprockets were lighter than metal gears way back when, and they required less regular lubrication.
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:There is likely marginal less friction with fewer gears.
Probably why they chose a chain drive.
Not really. Chains, chainwheels and sprockets were lighter than metal gears way back when, and they required less regular lubrication.
Nowadays, lightweight, self-lubricating plastic gears may work.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-31/murder-suicide-for-perth-family-of-four-mosman-park/103234930
Very sad.
Michael V said:
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Probably why they chose a chain drive.
Not really. Chains, chainwheels and sprockets were lighter than metal gears way back when, and they required less regular lubrication.
Nowadays, lightweight, self-lubricating plastic gears may work.
we thought these days electrical transmissions were all the rage
Witty Rejoinder said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-31/murder-suicide-for-perth-family-of-four-mosman-park/103234930Very sad.
It looks like poison.
Michael V said:
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:Probably why they chose a chain drive.
Not really. Chains, chainwheels and sprockets were lighter than metal gears way back when, and they required less regular lubrication.
Nowadays, lightweight, self-lubricating plastic gears may work.
Nylon.
SCIENCE said:
Michael V said:
Michael V said:
Not really. Chains, chainwheels and sprockets were lighter than metal gears way back when, and they required less regular lubrication.
Nowadays, lightweight, self-lubricating plastic gears may work.
we thought these days electrical transmissions were all the rage
Peak Warming Man said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-31/murder-suicide-for-perth-family-of-four-mosman-park/103234930Very sad.
It looks like poison.
That’s what I was thinking.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-31/murder-suicide-for-perth-family-of-four-mosman-park/103234930Very sad.
It looks like poison.
That’s what I was thinking.
Kool-Aid?
SCIENCE said:
Michael V said:
Michael V said:
Not really. Chains, chainwheels and sprockets were lighter than metal gears way back when, and they required less regular lubrication.
Nowadays, lightweight, self-lubricating plastic gears may work.
we thought these days electrical transmissions were all the rage
They are. This looks like a side-hustle.
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:
Michael V said:Not really. Chains, chainwheels and sprockets were lighter than metal gears way back when, and they required less regular lubrication.
Nowadays, lightweight, self-lubricating plastic gears may work.
Nylon.
I don’t know.
Nylon has been around for a while.
ChrispenEvan said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPaJaerC3bwRoughie has posted a video of his trip to Leeton.
Someone’s poisoned half the trees and that’s not a bull bar.
The Rev Dodgson said:
roughbarked said:
50/50 quiz
4/10
Only 5% better than average, so I guess that’s OK.
15/50 here.
ChrispenEvan said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPaJaerC3bwRoughie has posted a video of his trip to Leeton.
Michael V said:
ChrispenEvan said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPaJaerC3bwRoughie has posted a video of his trip to Leeton.
Watching paint dry.”:yawn
you need to put a URL into a link.
ChrispenEvan said:
Michael V said:
ChrispenEvan said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPaJaerC3bwRoughie has posted a video of his trip to Leeton.
Watching paint dry.”:yawn
you need to put a URL into a link.
I know.
ChrispenEvan said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPaJaerC3bwRoughie has posted a video of his trip to Leeton.
Michael V said:
ChrispenEvan said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPaJaerC3bwRoughie has posted a video of his trip to Leeton.
There’s a 2023 film called Paint Drying, a 10-hour film that was made to protest film censorship and the ridiculous prices charged to independent producers for classifying their films. It’s a 10 hours and 7 minutes static shot of white paint drying on a brick wall.
btm said:
Michael V said:
ChrispenEvan said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPaJaerC3bwRoughie has posted a video of his trip to Leeton.
There’s a 2023 film called Paint Drying, a 10-hour film that was made to protest film censorship and the ridiculous prices charged to independent producers for classifying their films. It’s a 10 hours and 7 minutes static shot of white paint drying on a brick wall.
Is it better than ‘MELANIA’?
btm said:
Michael V said:
ChrispenEvan said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPaJaerC3bwRoughie has posted a video of his trip to Leeton.
There’s a 2023 film called Paint Drying, a 10-hour film that was made to protest film censorship and the ridiculous prices charged to independent producers for classifying their films. It’s a 10 hours and 7 minutes static shot of white paint drying on a brick wall.
Warhol school of film-making.
Neophyte said:
btm said:
Michael V said:There’s a 2023 film called Paint Drying, a 10-hour film that was made to protest film censorship and the ridiculous prices charged to independent producers for classifying their films. It’s a 10 hours and 7 minutes static shot of white paint drying on a brick wall.
Warhol school of film-making.
Music an extended piece by John Cage, presumably.
captain_spalding said:
btm said:
Michael V said:There’s a 2023 film called Paint Drying, a 10-hour film that was made to protest film censorship and the ridiculous prices charged to independent producers for classifying their films. It’s a 10 hours and 7 minutes static shot of white paint drying on a brick wall.
Is it better than ‘MELANIA’?
I haven’t seen either film, so I can’t say. But almost certainly.
btm said:
Michael V said:
ChrispenEvan said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPaJaerC3bwRoughie has posted a video of his trip to Leeton.
There’s a 2023 film called Paint Drying, a 10-hour film that was made to protest film censorship and the ridiculous prices charged to independent producers for classifying their films. It’s a 10 hours and 7 minutes static shot of white paint drying on a brick wall.
:)
Nice one.
ChrispenEvan said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPaJaerC3bwRoughie has posted a video of his trip to Leeton.
I thought it coincidental that roughie had been talking about Leeton and this video came up in my Youtube feed.
btm said:
captain_spalding said:
btm said:There’s a 2023 film called Paint Drying, a 10-hour film that was made to protest film censorship and the ridiculous prices charged to independent producers for classifying their films. It’s a 10 hours and 7 minutes static shot of white paint drying on a brick wall.
Is it better than ‘MELANIA’?
I haven’t seen either film, so I can’t say. But almost certainly.
Well, the paint didn’t have any say in the editing, so I guess you are right.
Tweed’s Dreamtime Beach is a drowning danger zone and an Instagram hot spot
Apparently a solution involves roving lifeguards. Who have already said it’s not a safe beach, which is why it’s not patrolled. And they are volunteers.
I’m a witch…I can say it…Darwin awards.
buffy said:
Tweed’s Dreamtime Beach is a drowning danger zone and an Instagram hot spotApparently a solution involves roving lifeguards. Who have already said it’s not a safe beach, which is why it’s not patrolled. And they are volunteers.
I’m a witch…I can say it…Darwin awards.
I grew up on east coast beaches. Water safety is a learned skill. Which included the obvious things, like read the signs posted by lifeguards. Also learning to read the conditions and know about tides. Listening to locals who would often add more information, especially surfers. Or the old guy with leathery skin walking along the water’s edge.
Maybe teaching basic skills for ocean swimming in learn-to -swim classes?
Today’s plans:
1. Fold laundry.
2. Watch more Bridgerton.
3. Stay cool and hydrated.
4. Avoid kicking my sore toe. Again.
5. Nap.
6. Eat slice of baked chocolate cheesecake that my son’s fiancée has left me.
I might nap sooner than later.
some people are too kind
ChrispenEvan said:
some people are too kind
Oh, this is Boris
ChrispenEvan said:
some people are too kind
Boris is a cat, isn’t he
ChrispenEvan said:
ChrispenEvan said:
some people are too kind
Oh, this is Boris
What a cutie!
Second note found at Mosman Park property alleged to detail why parents carried out murder-suicide
Hannah Murphy
January 31, 2026 — 1:58pm
A second note found at the property of a family who died by murder-suicide in Perth on Friday is alleged to be a letter explaining the reasoning behind the deaths of the Clune family.
The bodies of father Jarrod Clune, mother Maiwenna Goasdoue and their two teenage sons Leon and Otis were found at the Mott Close property on Friday morning, in an apparent double murder-suicide.
Police said the alarm was first raised by a carer who went to the house just after 8am for a scheduled appointment, allegedly finding a note on the front door warning them not to enter and phone police.
When officers entered, they found the bodies of the parents at the rear of the property and the two teenage boys in another part of the house.
Two dogs and a cat were also found deceased.
While the first note found by police is alleged to be brief and a warning, this masthead understands a second note inside the property was structured as a “letter” that allowed police to make the determination the case was likely a double-murder suicide.
It is understood the second note contained details indicating a level of planning behind the act – going so far as to detail how the family wished their finances to be arranged following their deaths.
It is alleged to contain details regarding the mindset of the family prior to their deaths, and appeared to show the parents jointly decided to end their lives.
Family and friends have previously characterised Jarrod and Maiwenna as desperate for help, and said they experienced significant overwhelm while caring for their two boys, who both lived with autism.
One of the boys is believed to have experienced more challenges with his neurodevelopmental disorder than his brother.
Those close to the case said the family were at a desperate place before their deaths, with both parents attempting to cope as best as possible.
Some friends said the family did not receive enough support from government agencies and disability support providers.
Detective Sergeant Jessica Securo told the media on Friday the family had accessed care providers in the past.
However it is understood both Jarrod and Maiwenna were both primary carers of the boys, and were under significant pressure and suffering from exhaustion at the time of their deaths.
West Australian police confirmed the existence of the second note, but said they would not be providing details about what it said.
Securo said the ongoing investigation would attempt to determine when the family were last seen alive and how they died.
She confirmed there was no indication their deaths were violent.
Autism Association of WA chief executive Joan McKenna Kerr AM said there were resources available for anyone who may be struggling in the light of the news.
“We are deeply saddened by the news of this devastating tragedy,” she said.
“We mourn the life of these two young people and their parents. Our heart goes out to all those who knew and loved them.
“We recognise that for many Autistic people and their families, this news does not just bring sadness, but a deep sense of grief.
“If any family, or someone you know, is having difficulty with the news of this unimaginable tragedy, we urge you to reach out for professional support.“
https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/second-note-found-at-mosman-park-property-alleged-to-detail-why-parents-carried-out-murder-suicide-20260131-p5nyi7.html
Witty Rejoinder said:
Second note found at Mosman Park property alleged to detail why parents carried out murder-suicideHannah Murphy
January 31, 2026 — 1:58pmA second note found at the property of a family who died by murder-suicide in Perth on Friday is alleged to be a letter explaining the reasoning behind the deaths of the Clune family.
The bodies of father Jarrod Clune, mother Maiwenna Goasdoue and their two teenage sons Leon and Otis were found at the Mott Close property on Friday morning, in an apparent double murder-suicide.
Police said the alarm was first raised by a carer who went to the house just after 8am for a scheduled appointment, allegedly finding a note on the front door warning them not to enter and phone police.
When officers entered, they found the bodies of the parents at the rear of the property and the two teenage boys in another part of the house.
Two dogs and a cat were also found deceased.
While the first note found by police is alleged to be brief and a warning, this masthead understands a second note inside the property was structured as a “letter” that allowed police to make the determination the case was likely a double-murder suicide.
It is understood the second note contained details indicating a level of planning behind the act – going so far as to detail how the family wished their finances to be arranged following their deaths.
It is alleged to contain details regarding the mindset of the family prior to their deaths, and appeared to show the parents jointly decided to end their lives.
Family and friends have previously characterised Jarrod and Maiwenna as desperate for help, and said they experienced significant overwhelm while caring for their two boys, who both lived with autism.
One of the boys is believed to have experienced more challenges with his neurodevelopmental disorder than his brother.
Those close to the case said the family were at a desperate place before their deaths, with both parents attempting to cope as best as possible.
Some friends said the family did not receive enough support from government agencies and disability support providers.
Detective Sergeant Jessica Securo told the media on Friday the family had accessed care providers in the past.
However it is understood both Jarrod and Maiwenna were both primary carers of the boys, and were under significant pressure and suffering from exhaustion at the time of their deaths.
West Australian police confirmed the existence of the second note, but said they would not be providing details about what it said.
Securo said the ongoing investigation would attempt to determine when the family were last seen alive and how they died.
She confirmed there was no indication their deaths were violent.
Autism Association of WA chief executive Joan McKenna Kerr AM said there were resources available for anyone who may be struggling in the light of the news.
“We are deeply saddened by the news of this devastating tragedy,” she said.
“We mourn the life of these two young people and their parents. Our heart goes out to all those who knew and loved them.
“We recognise that for many Autistic people and their families, this news does not just bring sadness, but a deep sense of grief.
“If any family, or someone you know, is having difficulty with the news of this unimaginable tragedy, we urge you to reach out for professional support.“
https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/second-note-found-at-mosman-park-property-alleged-to-detail-why-parents-carried-out-murder-suicide-20260131-p5nyi7.html
It’s all a bid too sad, that one.
Yikes
Divine Angel said:
Yikes
It’s certainly got a good head of hair.
“If airplane safety videos have taught me anything, David, it’s that a mother puts her own mask on first.” Godspeed Catherine O’Hara.
From National Park Service LEGO vignettes.
Witty Rejoinder said:
Second note found at Mosman Park property alleged to detail why parents carried out murder-suicideHannah Murphy
January 31, 2026 — 1:58pmA second note found at the property of a family who died by murder-suicide in Perth on Friday is alleged to be a letter explaining the reasoning behind the deaths of the Clune family.
The bodies of father Jarrod Clune, mother Maiwenna Goasdoue and their two teenage sons Leon and Otis were found at the Mott Close property on Friday morning, in an apparent double murder-suicide.
Police said the alarm was first raised by a carer who went to the house just after 8am for a scheduled appointment, allegedly finding a note on the front door warning them not to enter and phone police.
When officers entered, they found the bodies of the parents at the rear of the property and the two teenage boys in another part of the house.
Two dogs and a cat were also found deceased.
While the first note found by police is alleged to be brief and a warning, this masthead understands a second note inside the property was structured as a “letter” that allowed police to make the determination the case was likely a double-murder suicide.
It is understood the second note contained details indicating a level of planning behind the act – going so far as to detail how the family wished their finances to be arranged following their deaths.
It is alleged to contain details regarding the mindset of the family prior to their deaths, and appeared to show the parents jointly decided to end their lives.
Family and friends have previously characterised Jarrod and Maiwenna as desperate for help, and said they experienced significant overwhelm while caring for their two boys, who both lived with autism.
One of the boys is believed to have experienced more challenges with his neurodevelopmental disorder than his brother.
Those close to the case said the family were at a desperate place before their deaths, with both parents attempting to cope as best as possible.
Some friends said the family did not receive enough support from government agencies and disability support providers.
Detective Sergeant Jessica Securo told the media on Friday the family had accessed care providers in the past.
However it is understood both Jarrod and Maiwenna were both primary carers of the boys, and were under significant pressure and suffering from exhaustion at the time of their deaths.
West Australian police confirmed the existence of the second note, but said they would not be providing details about what it said.
Securo said the ongoing investigation would attempt to determine when the family were last seen alive and how they died.
She confirmed there was no indication their deaths were violent.
Autism Association of WA chief executive Joan McKenna Kerr AM said there were resources available for anyone who may be struggling in the light of the news.
“We are deeply saddened by the news of this devastating tragedy,” she said.
“We mourn the life of these two young people and their parents. Our heart goes out to all those who knew and loved them.
“We recognise that for many Autistic people and their families, this news does not just bring sadness, but a deep sense of grief.
“If any family, or someone you know, is having difficulty with the news of this unimaginable tragedy, we urge you to reach out for professional support.“
https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/second-note-found-at-mosman-park-property-alleged-to-detail-why-parents-carried-out-murder-suicide-20260131-p5nyi7.html
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Gosh things must have been bad. Awful
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Divine Angel said:
Yikes
!!!
Divine Angel said:
Yikes
Wonders who will be the first mum over 100?
Previous record holder?
Hey!! Mr V. Look!!!!😮 nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah BATPLANT!!!
Just the one stump (of two) so far. Please tell Mrs V. 😁
Tau.Neutrino said:
Divine Angel said:
Yikes
Wonders who will be the first mum over 100?
Previous record holder?
Daljinder Kaur – 72 years
It’s International Zebra Day.
Bubblecar said:
It’s International Zebra Day.
The Lions club approves of this.
Bubblecar said:
It’s International Zebra Day.
Some interesting facts:
The “Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers” Phenomenon: Scientists observe that when a zebra is chased by a lion, it experiences extreme, acute stress (the “fight-or-flight” response). However, the moment the zebra escapes and is safe, it immediately stops running and goes back to grazing as if nothing happened. Unlike humans, who might ruminate on the danger for hours, days, or weeks, causing chronic stress, the zebra returns to a balanced, resting state (homeostasis) almost instantly.
A “Dazzle” of Stripes: A group of zebras is called a “dazzle.” When they run together, their shifting black-and-white stripes create an optical illusion, making it difficult for predators like lions to focus on or single out one individual.
Unique Fingerprints: Just like human fingerprints, no two zebras have the same stripe pattern.
The Stubborn Equid: Unlike their horse and donkey relatives, zebras have never been successfully domesticated. They are far more aggressive and dangerous.
Standing Sleep: Zebras can sleep while standing up by locking their knee joints, allowing them to flee instantly from danger.
Bubblecar said:
A “Dazzle” of Stripes: A group of zebras is called a “dazzle.” When they run together, their shifting black-and-white stripes create an optical illusion, making it difficult for predators like lions to focus on or single out one individual.
We talked about this not long ago
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20191031-the-truth-behind-why-zebras-have-stripes
Woodie said:
Hey!! Mr V. Look!!!!😮 nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah BATPLANT!!!Just the one stump (of two) so far. Please tell Mrs V. 😁
Oh, well done! Excellent outcome!
:)
Yes, I will tell her.
:)
party_pants said:
Bubblecar said:
It’s International Zebra Day.
The Lions club approves of this.
LOL
Tau.Neutrino said:
Tau.Neutrino said:
Divine Angel said:
Yikes
Wonders who will be the first mum over 100?
Previous record holder?
Daljinder Kaur – 72 years
Don’t look up the youngest mothers 😞
Michael V said:
roughbarked said:
Michael V said:Nowadays, lightweight, self-lubricating plastic gears may work.
Nylon.
I don’t know.
Nylon has been around for a while.
I used it in winches while mining. Steel will wear before the nylon.
ChrispenEvan said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPaJaerC3bwRoughie has posted a video of his trip to Leeton.
No I turned left at the roundaboout. Didn’t go down the street.
roughbarked said:
ChrispenEvan said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPaJaerC3bwRoughie has posted a video of his trip to Leeton.
No I turned left at the roundaboout. Didn’t go down the street.
See the direction the vehicle is pointing at the start of the video, well I would have drive past that carpark heading to the left because I had turned left at the roundabout because there’s a small sign that points to the hpspital.
Watched more Bridgerton. Haven’t folded the laundry. Haven’t stubbed my sore toe, yet. Had a little nap.
Read some of the newly released Epstein files. The more I read, the more I am certain, the “pee pee” tape is not about urine. He’s been involved in “snuff” films.
My firstborn is autistic. He was difficult yes but he managed to get a life eventually.
party_pants said:
Bubblecar said:
It’s International Zebra Day.
The Lions club approves of this.
Aren’t they Apex predators?
roughbarked said:
party_pants said:
Bubblecar said:
It’s International Zebra Day.
The Lions club approves of this.
Aren’t they Apex predators?
good one :)
party_pants said:
roughbarked said:
party_pants said:The Lions club approves of this.
Aren’t they Apex predators?
good one :)
Couldn’t fit Rotary in.
roughbarked said:
My firstborn is autistic. He was difficult yes but he managed to get a life eventually.
Autism spectrum disorder.
I’ve worked with kids who are at the high end of autism.
With reference to the murder/suicide in WA, I’ve known families who were not coping with one child with high needs. I helped one woman at the library who had 2 high needs autistic sons as she attempted to check out their books.
It is a cooling down 42.6 at 5PM
There is some small rain on the radar but it s about 100km north.
Bubblecar said:
Bubblecar said:
It’s International Zebra Day.
Some interesting facts:
The “Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers” Phenomenon: Scientists observe that when a zebra is chased by a lion, it experiences extreme, acute stress (the “fight-or-flight” response). However, the moment the zebra escapes and is safe, it immediately stops running and goes back to grazing as if nothing happened. Unlike humans, who might ruminate on the danger for hours, days, or weeks, causing chronic stress, the zebra returns to a balanced, resting state (homeostasis) almost instantly.
A “Dazzle” of Stripes: A group of zebras is called a “dazzle.” When they run together, their shifting black-and-white stripes create an optical illusion, making it difficult for predators like lions to focus on or single out one individual.
Unique Fingerprints: Just like human fingerprints, no two zebras have the same stripe pattern.
The Stubborn Equid: Unlike their horse and donkey relatives, zebras have never been successfully domesticated. They are far more aggressive and dangerous.
Standing Sleep: Zebras can sleep while standing up by locking their knee joints, allowing them to flee instantly from danger.
wait if it’s locked how is it instant flight
SCIENCE said:
Bubblecar said:
Bubblecar said:
It’s International Zebra Day.
Some interesting facts:
The “Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers” Phenomenon: Scientists observe that when a zebra is chased by a lion, it experiences extreme, acute stress (the “fight-or-flight” response). However, the moment the zebra escapes and is safe, it immediately stops running and goes back to grazing as if nothing happened. Unlike humans, who might ruminate on the danger for hours, days, or weeks, causing chronic stress, the zebra returns to a balanced, resting state (homeostasis) almost instantly.
A “Dazzle” of Stripes: A group of zebras is called a “dazzle.” When they run together, their shifting black-and-white stripes create an optical illusion, making it difficult for predators like lions to focus on or single out one individual.
Unique Fingerprints: Just like human fingerprints, no two zebras have the same stripe pattern.
The Stubborn Equid: Unlike their horse and donkey relatives, zebras have never been successfully domesticated. They are far more aggressive and dangerous.
Standing Sleep: Zebras can sleep while standing up by locking their knee joints, allowing them to flee instantly from danger.
wait if it’s locked how is it instant flight
They can unlock instantly when danger approaches. There’s always a sentry or more that make alarm calls to wake them all up.
It is still 43 bloody hot degrees.
roughbarked said:
It is still 43 bloody hot degrees.
But it’s a dry heat.
Peak Warming Man said:
roughbarked said:
It is still 43 bloody hot degrees.
But it’s a dry heat.
Completely arid.
roughbarked said:
Peak Warming Man said:
roughbarked said:
It is still 43 bloody hot degrees.
But it’s a dry heat.
Completely arid.
Currently 27 outside and 36 in the bedroom.
Divine Angel said:
roughbarked said:
Peak Warming Man said:But it’s a dry heat.
Completely arid.
Currently 27 outside and 36 in the bedroom.
Turn the fan on and make it suck through a window to the outside.
Still 43.
roughbarked said:
Still 43.
Perhaps you need to sacrifice something on the common, maybe a witch.
The boss lady says the corellas are ruining the trees but I can’t stay mad at birds
dv said:
The boss lady says the corellas are ruining the trees but I can’t stay mad at birds
wait until the capt starts playing that mandolin.
ChrispenEvan said:
dv said:
The boss lady says the corellas are ruining the trees but I can’t stay mad at birds
wait until the capt starts playing that mandolin.
And fly to Dover.
Peak Warming Man said:
roughbarked said:
Still 43.
Perhaps you need to sacrifice something on the common, maybe a witch.
I tried but all she did was break a leg.
So, a casual observation…Gina Rinehart is involved in a few businesses around here.
kii said:
So, a casual observation…Gina Rinehart is involved in a few businesses around here.
Well that’s true enough
dv said:
kii said:
So, a casual observation…Gina Rinehart is involved in a few businesses around here.
Well that’s true enough
The heavy equipment place I understand, but the surprising ones are the Farmer’s Market and a popular brand of milk.
kii said:
dv said:
kii said:
So, a casual observation…Gina Rinehart is involved in a few businesses around here.
Well that’s true enough
The heavy equipment place I understand, but the surprising ones are the Farmer’s Market and a popular brand of milk.
We used to call it ‘Australia’.
These days, it’s known as ‘Gina’s’.
captain_spalding said:
kii said:
dv said:Well that’s true enough
The heavy equipment place I understand, but the surprising ones are the Farmer’s Market and a popular brand of milk.
We used to call it ‘Australia’.
These days, it’s known as ‘Gina’s’.
well, she does live here.
party_pants said:
captain_spalding said:
kii said:The heavy equipment place I understand, but the surprising ones are the Farmer’s Market and a popular brand of milk.
We used to call it ‘Australia’.
These days, it’s known as ‘Gina’s’.
well, she does live here.
I knew WA would be very mining focused, but I feel like I am in enemy territory. Rinehart is too close to Trump World.
Just ordered another book…
The Pocket. A Hidden History of Women’s Lives, 1660 to 1900 by Burman and Fennetaux
Watched another episode of “Elementary”. And the final episode of “Coach”. I wasn’t sure if the Icelanders did happy or sad endings on their TV series. It did tie up the ends. Left it sort of open for another series. It was happy. But subdued.
kii said:
party_pants said:
captain_spalding said:We used to call it ‘Australia’.
These days, it’s known as ‘Gina’s’.
well, she does live here.
I knew WA would be very mining focused, but I feel like I am in enemy territory. Rinehart is too close to Trump World.
I think “enemy” is too strong a word for me, even though I disagree with much of what she says. I vote here, and I can make up my own mind.
I am against economic neoliberalism in general. I am against Judeo-Christian white nationalism and all that stuff too.
buffy said:
Watched another episode of “Elementary”. And the final episode of “Coach”. I wasn’t sure if the Icelanders did happy or sad endings on their TV series. It did tie up the ends. Left it sort of open for another series. It was happy. But subdued.
Probably not the same Coach show I’m familiar with
I might be going mad. Just watched the latest episode of Call the Midwife and I’m sure that I’ve seen it before. Only 1 episode a week is released and it’s dated 2026.
Maybe I’m a time traveller?
kii said:
I might be going mad. Just watched the latest episode of Call the Midwife and I’m sure that I’ve seen it before. Only 1 episode a week is released and it’s dated 2026.
Maybe I’m a time traveller?
Do they rehash scenes from old episodes perhaps?
party_pants said:
kii said:
party_pants said:well, she does live here.
I knew WA would be very mining focused, but I feel like I am in enemy territory. Rinehart is too close to Trump World.
I think “enemy” is too strong a word for me, even though I disagree with much of what she says. I vote here, and I can make up my own mind.
I am against economic neoliberalism in general. I am against Judeo-Christian white nationalism and all that stuff too.
Yeah, nah. She’s too close to Trump. Therefore she is my enemy.
party_pants said:
kii said:
I might be going mad. Just watched the latest episode of Call the Midwife and I’m sure that I’ve seen it before. Only 1 episode a week is released and it’s dated 2026.
Maybe I’m a time traveller?
Do they rehash scenes from old episodes perhaps?
Maybe scripts. I’ll do some research.
kii said:
Yeah, nah. She’s too close to Trump. Therefore she is my enemy.
I’ll join your regiment, kii.
Gina may not want to be Australia’s Trump, but she’s more than willing to help put one in place.
captain_spalding said:
kii said:Yeah, nah. She’s too close to Trump. Therefore she is my enemy.
I’ll join your regiment, kii.
Gina may not want to be Australia’s Trump, but she’s more than willing to help put one in place.
I reckon she probably feasts on the blood of infants in between the caviar and foie gras.
captain_spalding said:
kii said:Yeah, nah. She’s too close to Trump. Therefore she is my enemy.
I’ll join your regiment, kii.
Gina may not want to be Australia’s Trump, but she’s more than willing to help put one in place.
I don’t think we have anyone that fits that profile in Australia. Fatso Clive tried it on a few times but just didn’t get any traction in Australia. For all his money spent he is now more hated than Gina.
kii said:
party_pants said:
captain_spalding said:We used to call it ‘Australia’.
These days, it’s known as ‘Gina’s’.
well, she does live here.
I knew WA would be very mining focused, but I feel like I am in enemy territory. Rinehart is too close to Trump World.
Despite her being mostly horrible, she does occasionally do some things that are sort of good.
Kingy said:
kii said:
party_pants said:well, she does live here.
I knew WA would be very mining focused, but I feel like I am in enemy territory. Rinehart is too close to Trump World.
Despite her being mostly horrible, she does occasionally do some things that are sort of good.
She’s got lotsa moolah to chuck around. Like many of these non taxpayng zillionaires, it is no skin off their nose to look like they occasionally think about ocarity if only because it is yet another tax deduction.
Charity.
Just watched the new(ish) 2025 movie named Naked Gun.
It’s very much worth watching, and pausing at times so that you can see the funny shit going on in the background.
