"I digress ..."

Grams · Grams

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

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday...1788 - French ships enter Port Jackson just two days before Captain Arthur Phillip takes formal possession of New South Wales.1965 - Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister who refused to be demoralised by Germany's Blitz campaign in WWII, dies.1972 - A Japanese soldier, unaware...

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

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...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://biggeekdad.com/2012/01/how-old-people-park-their-car/

Delta18 · Delta18

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

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday...1830 - Sturt's exploration party narrowly avoids a confrontation with hostile Aborigines. 1939 - The waterside Workers' Strike, which earns Robert Menzies the nickname of 'Pig-Iron Bob', finally ends after nine weeks.1556 - The world's deadliest earthquake on record, in wh...

barina · barina

Thought I might learn this clever craft when I retire "NOT"!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.willard-wigan.com/gallery.aspx

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv1tMioGgXI&list=RD56duVYLsd4Q

spida · spida

www.youtube.com/embed/iAp8pEaWB1Y <http://www.youtube.com/embed/iAp8pEaWB1Y>

rockylizard · rockylizard

rockylizard · rockylizard

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...

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

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...

rockylizard · rockylizard

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...

hako · hako

I'm pinged off, again. I'd almost finished replying to a thread which I put much thought and effort into only the hit the wrong key and....bingo...all gone. I don't need all those F keys along the top row, or the numeric bits on the right....don't need caps lock etc.....I just want QWERTY. If all those k...

dorian · dorian

The subject is a question that strikes me whenever I walk around my neighbourhood. It occurred to me that there may be a way to quantify the rate of human evolution. The human genome consists of 3 billion base pairs. A base pair is the fundamental element of our DNA. For a long time the conventional scien...

Nelly · Nelly

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.

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Seeing Jules47's avatar has again prompted me to look at the comparison between Straya and "the world". Here are a couple of 'maps' showing the comparison. The distance between Brisbane and Melbourne, 846 miles (1,362.06 kilometres) is almost as great as the distance be...

milo · milo

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...

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

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...

Vic41 · Vic41

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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	Treating a leather lounge? (Preview) 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	Grams	6	1294	11:24 PM Jan 24, 2014 by Dunmowin
	January 24 Today in history (Preview) Gday...1788 - French ships enter Port Jackson just two days before Captain Arthur Phillip takes formal possession of New South Wales.1965 - Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister who refused to be demoralised by Germany's Blitz campaign in WWII, dies.1972 - A Japanese soldier, unaware...	rockylizard	4	657	07:59 PM Jan 24, 2014 by Happywanderer
	A great life lesson (Preview) 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...	Big Gorilla	1	567	07:06 PM Jan 24, 2014 by 03_troopy
	How To Park A Car - Sound On (Preview) http://biggeekdad.com/2012/01/how-old-people-park-their-car/	Vic41	7	902	05:24 PM Jan 24, 2014 by _wombat_
	Model Plane building (Preview) 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	Delta18	5	570	11:54 PM Jan 23, 2014 by Dunmowin
	January 23 Today in history (Preview) Gday...1830 - Sturt's exploration party narrowly avoids a confrontation with hostile Aborigines. 1939 - The waterside Workers' Strike, which earns Robert Menzies the nickname of 'Pig-Iron Bob', finally ends after nine weeks.1556 - The world's deadliest earthquake on record, in wh...	rockylizard	2	461	10:16 PM Jan 23, 2014 by Bunkerbob
	Clever craft in needle eyes and on pin heads (Preview) Thought I might learn this clever craft when I retire "NOT"!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.willard-wigan.com/gallery.aspx	barina	5	645	07:50 PM Jan 23, 2014 by Bryan
	Seniors moment (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv1tMioGgXI&list=RD56duVYLsd4Q	NeilandRaine	3	697	10:34 AM Jan 23, 2014 by Ontos45
	fastest way to separate eggs (Preview) www.youtube.com/embed/iAp8pEaWB1Y <http://www.youtube.com/embed/iAp8pEaWB1Y>	spida	1	610	10:12 AM Jan 23, 2014 by Ontos45
	Ya gotta luv em ... (Preview)	rockylizard	6	659	04:54 PM Jan 22, 2014 by Kooroorinya Kelpie
	January 22 Today in history (Preview) 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...	rockylizard	3	438	03:52 PM Jan 22, 2014 by Ontos45
	BRITISH NEWSPAPERS (Preview) 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...	Big Gorilla	1	406	01:37 PM Jan 22, 2014 by bill12
	January 21 Today in history (Preview) 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...	rockylizard	1	250	09:27 AM Jan 22, 2014 by GaryKelly
	Wanted - a keyboard for seniors. (Preview) I'm pinged off, again. I'd almost finished replying to a thread which I put much thought and effort into only the hit the wrong key and....bingo...all gone. I don't need all those F keys along the top row, or the numeric bits on the right....don't need caps lock etc.....I just want QWERTY. If all those k...	hako	27	1306	09:45 PM Jan 21, 2014 by hako
	How different are humans and apes? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) The subject is a question that strikes me whenever I walk around my neighbourhood. It occurred to me that there may be a way to quantify the rate of human evolution. The human genome consists of 3 billion base pairs. A base pair is the fundamental element of our DNA. For a long time the conventional scien...	dorian	44	1800	08:31 PM Jan 21, 2014 by dorian
	Family research (Preview) 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.	Nelly	9	860	08:19 PM Jan 21, 2014 by The dog lady
	So just how big is Straya ? (Preview) Gday... Seeing Jules47's avatar has again prompted me to look at the comparison between Straya and "the world". Here are a couple of 'maps' showing the comparison. The distance between Brisbane and Melbourne, 846 miles (1,362.06 kilometres) is almost as great as the distance be...	rockylizard	29	2162	06:28 PM Jan 21, 2014 by The dog lady
	A bit of an arvo out (Preview) 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...	milo	7	1352	04:13 PM Jan 21, 2014 by milo
	Annual Dementia Test (Preview) 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...	Big Gorilla	11	1443	11:25 AM Jan 21, 2014 by Ontos45
	The Humble Clothes Line (Preview) 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...	Vic41	17	1154	12:24 AM Jan 21, 2014 by The dog lady
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