"I digress ..."

the rocket · the rocket

me: big day today. did the washing. it has been raining or overcast here for 2 weeks now. not that I mind. better than sweltering. regards. rocket

Webmaster · Webmaster

Find out what's happened today in History here

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

I just joined "Pick This Place" Forum recently and it occurred to me maybe we should start another guessing game and call it "Who is This". We could post photos of famous people and you have to guess who they are. If we can get enough starters I will e-mail the Webmaster with a req...

Vic · Vic

I saw this elsewhere, I make a post; "The poster below me has a cat..." Then the poster below me answers, "No I don't but the person below me has a cat." Can be a yes answer too, but just keep the ball rolling, and remember as well as answering ask a question too. I'll start; "T...

Webmaster · Webmaster

Want to discuss your paperclip collection or the price of tea in China? This is the spot to go ‘off topic’ and talk about anything not related to grey nomads and travelling around Australia. Just one rule here (besides keeping posts friendly and respectful) – please no religion or politics. Thanks...

Kaid · Kaid

What a sight this morning in Tamworth. Approximately 170 Trucks loaded with hay and heading for Armidale. Brought a year to my eye and made me Bloody Proud to be an Aussie

JayDee · JayDee

Did you donate any $$$ for the Bush Fires with the Red Cross. From all media reports it appears that your $$$$ will go to who ever REd Cross so nominate. My thoughts are that the donations to Red Cross would have been 95% of the fact that it would go the the people who have suffered from the savage Bush Fires...

Bobdown · Bobdown

This elevator shows how close to capacity it is based on the weight of the riders. This restaurant has a toe opener for those who want to avoid germs on the doorknob.o This tire tells you when it's time to change it. ...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

Germany's first electric Autobahn for hybrid trucks opens near Frankfurt The project, called Elisa (electrified, innovative heavy traffic on the Autobahn) is being tested in real traffic by five logistics companies with hybrid, battery-powered trucks on one of the busiest stretches of Autoba...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Aussie Paul.

Craig1 · Craig1

Australia win 1st ODI against India by 10 wickets, 2 tons to Aussies

Magnarc · Magnarc

Hmm, I seem to recall a not entirely dissimilar situation in 1936 that impacted the serenity of the rich and famous in Buck house. History repeating itself????? (The post is a comment on the current situation and does not necessarily reflect the views of the poster)

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I remember my Dad telling me about that day. Aussie Paul.

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Could be just luck . What the hell have the others been doing ? https://www.nytimes.com/

erad · erad

Like many people, we have been subjected to several bouts of heavy smoke, leaving the whole countryside coated with layers of soot and dirt. I have no idea as to where the stuff at our place came from, but some farmer somewhere has lost a few of his paddocks for sure. Knowing full well that more events wer...

JayDee · JayDee

I never really liked the terminology "Old Farts", but this makes me feel better about it. And if you ain't one, I bet ya you know one! I got this from an "Old Fart" friend of mine! OLD FART PRIDEI'm passing this on as I did not want to be the only old fart receiving it. Actually, it's not a bad thing to be cal...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

On Sunday I drove with my wife down to Canberra from Lake Macquarie, the amount of smoke in the air progressively got thicker the further south that we got from Sydney. We stayed at the Canberra REX Hotel in the CBD where the main entrance doors had been locked and access could only be gained through a sid...

Bobdown · Bobdown

Not sure about these 2 videos, bit of fake news/photoshopping going on..........though worth a look for those who don't like flying. No sparks or grass dug up, just doesn't look right. That's why we travel by road, SWMBO likes her feet on the ground...........cheers Bob

Santa · Santa

Best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2020 to all Grey Nomads. Stay safe on the roads if out and about this evening.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Forgotten history: 50 Deg. C (122 Deg. F) degrees everywhere, right across Australia in the 1800'shttps://www.patreon.com/posts/32490689 Aussie Paul.

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	STICKY: like a chat? what did you do today? ( First … Last » ) (Preview) me: big day today. did the washing. it has been raining or overcast here for 2 weeks now. not that I mind. better than sweltering. regards. rocket	the rocket	849	130409	09:34 PM Oct 16, 2019 by Radar
	STICKY: Today in History ( First … Last » ) (Preview) Find out what's happened today in History here	Webmaster	972	272078	04:25 PM Jun 3, 2017 by Kisha
	STICKY: WHO IS THIS ( First … Last » ) (Preview) I just joined "Pick This Place" Forum recently and it occurred to me maybe we should start another guessing game and call it "Who is This". We could post photos of famous people and you have to guess who they are. If we can get enough starters I will e-mail the Webmaster with a req...	Big Gorilla	11664	974146	09:12 PM Jan 24, 2020 by ballast2
	STICKY: The Person Below Me (a bit of fun) ( First … Last » ) (Preview) I saw this elsewhere, I make a post; "The poster below me has a cat..." Then the poster below me answers, "No I don't but the person below me has a cat." Can be a yes answer too, but just keep the ball rolling, and remember as well as answering ask a question too. I'll start; "T...	Vic	1015	140250	08:44 AM Aug 23, 2019 by AndyCap100
	STICKY: Welcome to the off topic forum ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Want to discuss your paperclip collection or the price of tea in China? This is the spot to go ‘off topic’ and talk about anything not related to grey nomads and travelling around Australia. Just one rule here (besides keeping posts friendly and respectful) – please no religion or politics. Thanks...	Webmaster	59	51694	01:24 PM Nov 28, 2017 by DKC
	Burrumbuttock Hay Runners (Preview) What a sight this morning in Tamworth. Approximately 170 Trucks loaded with hay and heading for Armidale. Brought a year to my eye and made me Bloody Proud to be an Aussie	Kaid	2	113	09:41 PM Jan 25, 2020 by Kaid
	Please give to Red Cross Charity..I do not think so!!!! (Preview) Did you donate any $$$ for the Bush Fires with the Red Cross. From all media reports it appears that your $$$$ will go to who ever REd Cross so nominate. My thoughts are that the donations to Red Cross would have been 95% of the fact that it would go the the people who have suffered from the savage Bush Fires...	JayDee	6	233	11:58 AM Jan 26, 2020 by bgt
	Some clever ideas here (Preview) This elevator shows how close to capacity it is based on the weight of the riders. This restaurant has a toe opener for those who want to avoid germs on the doorknob.o This tire tells you when it's time to change it. ...	Bobdown	3	388	09:34 AM Jan 22, 2020 by Nevd
	Electric overhead for trucks in Germany (Preview) Germany's first electric Autobahn for hybrid trucks opens near Frankfurt The project, called Elisa (electrified, innovative heavy traffic on the Autobahn) is being tested in real traffic by five logistics companies with hybrid, battery-powered trucks on one of the busiest stretches of Autoba...	Whenarewethere	4	258	07:51 AM Jan 21, 2020 by Tony LEE
	Canberra fires in 2003.. (Preview) Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	2	202	07:31 PM Jan 19, 2020 by The Belmont Bear
	Meanwhile in downtown Mumbai (Preview) Australia win 1st ODI against India by 10 wickets, 2 tons to Aussies	Craig1	4	413	09:13 PM Jan 20, 2020 by Craig1
	Meghan (Preview) Hmm, I seem to recall a not entirely dissimilar situation in 1936 that impacted the serenity of the rich and famous in Buck house. History repeating itself????? (The post is a comment on the current situation and does not necessarily reflect the views of the poster)	Magnarc	16	888	01:25 PM Jan 25, 2020 by Eaglemax
	Fires in 1939... (Preview) I remember my Dad telling me about that day. Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	15	536	11:44 AM Jan 18, 2020 by Cupie
	3 days and found a planet (Preview) Could be just luck . What the hell have the others been doing ? https://www.nytimes.com/	Aus-Kiwi	4	323	04:36 PM Jan 13, 2020 by iana
	Bushfires - Soot and Dirt - Solar Panels (Preview) Like many people, we have been subjected to several bouts of heavy smoke, leaving the whole countryside coated with layers of soot and dirt. I have no idea as to where the stuff at our place came from, but some farmer somewhere has lost a few of his paddocks for sure. Knowing full well that more events wer...	erad	2	294	07:54 AM Jan 10, 2020 by erad
	am an OLD FART and proud of it. (Preview) I never really liked the terminology "Old Farts", but this makes me feel better about it. And if you ain't one, I bet ya you know one! I got this from an "Old Fart" friend of mine! OLD FART PRIDEI'm passing this on as I did not want to be the only old fart receiving it. Actually, it's not a bad thing to be cal...	JayDee	5	461	08:47 AM Jan 13, 2020 by Stretch60
	Bushfire Smoke (Preview) On Sunday I drove with my wife down to Canberra from Lake Macquarie, the amount of smoke in the air progressively got thicker the further south that we got from Sydney. We stayed at the Canberra REX Hotel in the CBD where the main entrance doors had been locked and access could only be gained through a sid...	The Belmont Bear	7	496	12:35 PM Jan 10, 2020 by iana
	Flying High (Preview) Not sure about these 2 videos, bit of fake news/photoshopping going on..........though worth a look for those who don't like flying. No sparks or grass dug up, just doesn't look right. That's why we travel by road, SWMBO likes her feet on the ground...........cheers Bob	Bobdown	5	614	10:04 AM Jan 5, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Happy New Year 2020. (Preview) Best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2020 to all Grey Nomads. Stay safe on the roads if out and about this evening.	Santa	5	232	10:37 AM Jan 2, 2020 by the rocket
	Forgotten history???? (Preview) Forgotten history: 50 Deg. C (122 Deg. F) degrees everywhere, right across Australia in the 1800'shttps://www.patreon.com/posts/32490689 Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	14	550	09:59 PM Jan 2, 2020 by Whenarewethere
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