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My first (big) boat
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Here is a pic of the first big boat I built after I got out of the army. Its a 30 ft steel trawler called "the Gannet". Still floating as far as I know,last seen at Innisfail,before Yasi.Built in 1976, of 3mm steel. Good boat. Bill
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Flying Car
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How would one of these go for flying over the Kimberleys or similar? See; http://www.eaavideo.org/video.aspx?v=1547422336001
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Be peaceful ...
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seen it all
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well if I hadn't been there and seen it I would not have believed people could be like that,,, I my new part time job as a road works traffic controller which I might add I am enjoying a great deal, I have had abuse hurld at and have almost been run down by an older gentlemen that should have known better I woul...
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"Princess" Shirley of The Principality Of Hutt River Dies at 85
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http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/hutt-rivers-princess-shirley-casley-dies-aged-85/story-e6frg6nf-1226677017279
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... and we wonder why women feel undervalued !
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.... and read about her credentials here .... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Wade certainly shouldn't have been overlooked ya'd think Cheers - John
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State of origin
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I was just down the street here in Townsville and saw a local lady with a two in one state of O top on half was for the maroons and half for the blues. I asked where she got it from and was told to ? off, nice local. Makes me want the blues to win. I know there was a topic in general about the game but felt this more ap...
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Changing the days of the week.
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As a retired person, I found my schedule changed, and the days of the week have taken new meanings.............. so I propose changing their names. 1. Mine Day.... because its mine 2. Choose Day ... because I can 3 Rest Day..... because I might 4. Her's Day.... because it is (maybe His Day if it fits you)...
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Remember the local drive in !!!
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The local drive in is almost a thing of the past,with very few left in Oz,and it looks like another one will have to close if the none for profit drive in group in Coober Pedy cannot raise $120.00 by the end of the year, to replace the 50 year old 35mil film projector.If this iconic drive in closes it will o...
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Got Arrested!!
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THIS IS A JOKE Went into a local food shop the other day. After loading up the conveyor and the lady at the checkout scanning all the goodies I bought, she then said, in a rather dominating tone "STRIP FACING ME"!! Now I know there are a lot of securtiy issues these day's but I thought this is t...
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Smart Dog
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http://www.gladstoneobserver.com.au/videos/incredible-dog-tricks-jumpy/19487/
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what's happening?
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Having problems posting pics. Have tried half a dozen different ways....Received several emails . Thanks every one for your valuable assistance and suggestions. Some have said they have posted info ,but can't find it. Do not normally have problems when reading the forum.follow it with no dramas....
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All too True ??
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Another Government Study Provides outstanding Results
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Another Government Study Provides outstanding ResultsCSIRO Officials admitted that they found about 200 dead crows on the highway between Noonamah and Palmerston, in Northern Territory, where there was concern that they may have died from Avian Flu.The Territory Government approved and the C...
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Part time job [ survey ]
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Got a part time job over the weekend ?? I had to do a Survey asking 100 different ladies on What type of Hair Shampoo and Hair Conditioner they use ????? At least the results were very consistent ???? As every answer I got was the same ???? WHAT THE HELL !!!!!!!! ---- GET OUT !!!!!! ...
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Funny things, mobile phones
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Thanks to the kindness of a GN. I have an Aldi-powered mobile (no Aldi in WA, so he sent me the SIM card). Works a treat. Local calls 12 cents a minute. Call my wife in UK . . . 10 cents a minute! As they say, go figure. Cheers, Tony
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Posting pics
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Have posted a pic taken at Greens Lake in sharing photos thread .Unfortunately it came out full size.Can't figure out how to make smaller..Am using windows 8. Not the easiest to work out .If any GNs can help would greatly appreciate the help..Thanking you .Alan
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1930 Ford & Teardrop
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This homemade van and 1930 Ford turned up at Goldwire WA yesterday. On the big loop from Bunbury. Can travel at top speed of 70km ph. All tyres etc have to come in from the States.
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Rocky is puttin' his head on the block tonight ...
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A THREE DAY DRIVE;
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Yep, off again on sunday but only for three days. Sunday,, Goldcoast to family. Monday,, Gympie, Pick up a vehicle & return to G/coast. Tues, home. Wed, the fun begins. JC.
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