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A great life lesson
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There was a man who lost one of his arms in an accident. He became very depressed because he loved to play golf. One day in his despair, he decided to commit suicide. He got on an elevator and went to the top of a building to jump off.He was standing on...
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BRITISH NEWSPAPERS
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BRITISH NEWSPAPERS Commenting on a complaint from a Mr. Arthur Purdey about a large gas bill, a spokesman for North West Gas said, 'We agree it was rather high for the time of year. It's possible Mr.. Purdey has been charged for the gas used up during the explosion that destroyed his house.' (The Dail...
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January 22 Today in history
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Gday...1788 - Captain Arthur Phillip names Manly Cove in Sydney. 1899 - Leaders of six Australian colonies meet in Melbourne to discuss a federation bill.1988 - Tennant Creek, Australia, is hit by three earthquakes, one registering 6.7 on the Richter scale.1840 - The first British...
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Ya gotta luv em ...
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Clever craft in needle eyes and on pin heads
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Thought I might learn this clever craft when I retire "NOT"!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.willard-wigan.com/gallery.aspx
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Model Plane building
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Any time you reckon your paper planes or any models are up to par, have a look at the workmanship of this guy. Just using manila folders for base stock his result is nothing short of amazing. Who has 5 years to do this, I have trouble finding time to do the dishes! Cheers Neil
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January 21 Today in history
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Gday... 1801 - Unofficial founder of Melbourne, John Batman, is born. 1863 - Victoria's first ever state funeral is held, in honour of Burke and Wills. 1863 - Stuart receives a huge public welcome in Adelaide after his successful crossing of the Australian continent. 1815 - The fir...
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January 20 Today in history
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Gday... 1803 - Superintendent of public works, Charles Grimes, arrives at the Mornington Peninsula, now a popular holiday spot, where he pronounces it unsuitable for settlement. 1880 - Bushranger Captain Moonlite is hanged. 1958 - After almost 28 years, the Royal Australian Naval Co...
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How To Park A Car - Sound On
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http://biggeekdad.com/2012/01/how-old-people-park-their-car/
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Annual Dementia Test
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Your Yearly Dementia Test (only 4 questions) Yep, it's that time of year again for us to take our annual senior citizen test. Exercise of the brain is as important as exercise of the muscles. As we grow older, it's import...
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MEDICAL ALERT
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Medical Alert MEDICAL UPDATE Remember this the next time you have major surgery and need a blood transfusion!! This is good to know!! MEDICAL ALERT Researchers have found that patients needing blood transfusions may benefit from receiving chicken blood rather than human blood. It tends to make...
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Treating a leather lounge?
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Hi, I just bought a Ox blood Chesterfield leather lounge. I want to look after the leather so it doesn't crack and go hard, and as I have never owned a leather lounge... What do I use to condition the leather? How often do you do it? Where can I get it from? Thank you Grams
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Seniors moment
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv1tMioGgXI&list=RD56duVYLsd4Q
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Grand Canyon
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Did this in July over 50c and also did the helicopter out to the boat trip over 50c, thought I was going to die as you walk down to the river THEN back up......This pic looks worse than when you are there as you see from different angle. If I had seen this pic may not have done it.......As I survived it was wel...
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A bit of an arvo out
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G'day all, thought I'd have an arvo out, wasn't feeling real wonderfull weekend, any way decided to go to the Nowra Navy Air / Fleet Museum down at Albatros ... Was a good experiance ,I got to sit in a helicopter shell and flew around sydney in their flight sim, which I did good with and it gave me an idea of...
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The Humble Clothes Line
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Not a joke so putting this here, some of us still do things this way, I know I do;THE BASIC RULES FOR CLOTHESLINES 1. You had to hang the socks by the toes... NOT the top. 2. You hung pants by the BOTTOM EDGE/cuffs... NOT the waistbands. 3. You had to WASH the clothesline before hanging anything - walk the...
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January 19 Today in history
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Gday... 1790 - The second fleet of convicts sets sail from England to New South Wales. 1887 - The first express train runs between Melbourne and Adelaide as the two cities are linked by rail. 1955 - The board game 'Scrabble' makes its debut in Australia and the UK. 1966 - A farmer in Tully...
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Family research
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Hello all - I have been doing a bit of family research and checking the old burial plots. I have noticed that some of the graves are growing moss on them. Is there an easy way to clean this off and deter it from growing again or not for a while anyway.
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So ... was it technology ?
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THE GREATEST GIFT...
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