"I digress ..."

Gundog · Gundog

Way back when Servce Stations were just that, you drove in and it was full drive way service, and it had a full mechanics workshop. Then it evolved with self service pumps, a few goodies in the shop, the workshop was still there, on the major arterial roads some had diners. The evolution saw the workshop...

Craig1 · Craig1

The Storm cane Toads write a little history 16-10, bad luck C.ckroaches

Buzz Lightbulb · Buzz Lightbulb

It appears from the following study that the ban of single use plastics seems to be working. The idea of having collection bins to help the study seems like a good idea to me. Maybe the other states could learn from WA? New University of Notre Dame study reveals plastic waste 'drastically' reduced af...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

In a major expansion of gun rights, the US Supreme Court has ruled that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defence.

Gundog · Gundog

As the EV revolution is trying to gather momentum, the big question is who should pay for the construction. Government or Private enterprise ? Subsidised or Not ? Charges User pays with GST and road tax or Just amount with GST ?

Craig1 · Craig1

Visted a new water tower site, art work of a great standard at Walla Walla yesterday, and a person was relentlessly flying his drone around and around it. Somehwat spoiled our appreciation of some great art. Is there any " etiquette " on putting the noisy little beast to rest " while others are around ?,...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

Sydney - Manly price. Maybe someone can outbid this figure.

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

Polio in London's sewer. Let's hope they get on top of this better than other diseases. Heard it on radio.

Ivan 01 · Ivan 01

https://ntrebound.nt.gov.au/news/2022/150-kilometres-of-the-tanami-road-set-to-be-sealed-- Edited by Ivan 01 on Wednesday 22nd o...

Gundog · Gundog

https://thedriven.io/2022/06/21/volvo-unveils-hydrogen-powered-truck-with-1000km-range/

Craig1 · Craig1

taxing times according to Beetoota Advocate and almost sounds true -- Edited by Craig1 on Tuesday 21st of June 2022 08:37:32 PM

Bobdown · Bobdown

To keep you company in the jungle.........

Buzz Lightbulb · Buzz Lightbulb

Anglers have a reputation for, let's say, stretching the truth, but I don't think anybody's 'the one that got away' fish is as big as this one: Largest-recorded freshwater fish caught, tagged and released in Mekong River, Cambodia [url]https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-21/world-s-l...

Gundog · Gundog

To put it mildly a low down scum of the earth stuck in a caravan park after dark, parked for the night, connected power etc, only to sneak out before daylight without, thus stealing from the owner. I hope this person is not a member of this forum.

86GTS · 86GTS

Basically most Covid-19 restrictions have now been removed Australia wide. Over recent months it seemed to have developed into a popularity contest between the States as far as ''getting back to normal''. All this in a situation where around 40 people are dying every day nationally, mostly the eld...

Mein · Mein

De mortuis nil nisi bonum dicendum est = Of the dead nothing but good is to be said - Chilon of Sparta c. 600 BC We assume a special attitude toward the dead, something almost like admiration for one who has accomplished a very difficult feat. We suspend criticism of him, overlooking whatever wrongs he...

deverall11 · deverall11

North of the Gateway bridge, it seems that Queenslanders treat blinkers as an optional extra. May happen in other areas as well. I use to see this quite a bit in Sydney's Norhshore area from those driving European cars. Put it down that having the blinker stick on the right instead of the left confused t...

Buzz Lightbulb · Buzz Lightbulb

A study of all the oceans of the world has discovered over 5000 new viruses. Some of the viruses help carbon capture: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abn6358 Some of the viruses infect and affect the phytoplankton in the oceans. When the phytoplankton die they carr...

Buzz Lightbulb · Buzz Lightbulb

Maybe superworms can help with breaking down plastics: -- Edited by Buzz Lightbulb on Tuesday 21st of June 2022 11:45:26 AM

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

The magnificent mountain gorillas of central Africa have been on the verge of extinction for a long time but are now making a small comeback however humans are still taking too much of the resources they need: BBC - mountain gorillas

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	Service Stations whats the Future ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Way back when Servce Stations were just that, you drove in and it was full drive way service, and it had a full mechanics workshop. Then it evolved with self service pumps, a few goodies in the shop, the workshop was still there, on the major arterial roads some had diners. The evolution saw the workshop...	Gundog	47	994	02:40 PM Jun 27, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	State Of Origin (Preview) The Storm cane Toads write a little history 16-10, bad luck C.ckroaches	Craig1	6	655	02:13 PM Jun 27, 2022 by Craig1
	Good news about bans on single use plastic (Preview) It appears from the following study that the ban of single use plastics seems to be working. The idea of having collection bins to help the study seems like a good idea to me. Maybe the other states could learn from WA? New University of Notre Dame study reveals plastic waste 'drastically' reduced af...	Buzz Lightbulb	25	1861	04:41 PM Jun 26, 2022 by Buzz Lightbulb
	US nutcase gun laws ( 1 2 ) (Preview) In a major expansion of gun rights, the US Supreme Court has ruled that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defence.	Whenarewethere	30	1002	04:12 PM Jun 26, 2022 by Buzz Lightbulb
	EV Chargers ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) As the EV revolution is trying to gather momentum, the big question is who should pay for the construction. Government or Private enterprise ? Subsidised or Not ? Charges User pays with GST and road tax or Just amount with GST ?	Gundog	45	1833	07:29 PM Jun 25, 2022 by Webmaster
	Drone Etiquette- is there any ? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Visted a new water tower site, art work of a great standard at Walla Walla yesterday, and a person was relentlessly flying his drone around and around it. Somehwat spoiled our appreciation of some great art. Is there any " etiquette " on putting the noisy little beast to rest " while others are around ?,...	Craig1	39	1687	07:13 PM Jun 25, 2022 by landy
	Iceberg lettuce prices (Preview) Sydney - Manly price. Maybe someone can outbid this figure.	Whenarewethere	12	901	11:16 AM Jun 23, 2022 by 86GTS
	Polio in London (Preview) Polio in London's sewer. Let's hope they get on top of this better than other diseases. Heard it on radio.	Whenarewethere	3	513	09:24 AM Jun 23, 2022 by Ivan 01
	Money well spent Cost of flag. Seal the Tanami. (Preview) https://ntrebound.nt.gov.au/news/2022/150-kilometres-of-the-tanami-road-set-to-be-sealed-- Edited by Ivan 01 on Wednesday 22nd o...	Ivan 01	7	662	08:16 PM Jun 22, 2022 by Ivan 01
	New Volvo Hydrogen Trucks (Preview) https://thedriven.io/2022/06/21/volvo-unveils-hydrogen-powered-truck-with-1000km-range/	Gundog	3	394	02:29 PM Jun 22, 2022 by Ivan 01
	Tax Time for Energy Companies (Preview) taxing times according to Beetoota Advocate and almost sounds true -- Edited by Craig1 on Tuesday 21st of June 2022 08:37:32 PM	Craig1	7	728	01:50 PM Jun 22, 2022 by Ivan 01
	For Mike Harding (Preview) To keep you company in the jungle.........	Bobdown	4	613	01:04 PM Jun 22, 2022 by Bobdown
	So you thought you had a big fish story (Preview) Anglers have a reputation for, let's say, stretching the truth, but I don't think anybody's 'the one that got away' fish is as big as this one: Largest-recorded freshwater fish caught, tagged and released in Mekong River, Cambodia [url]https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-21/world-s-l...	Buzz Lightbulb	7	479	09:33 AM Jun 22, 2022 by Mariner30
	Stealth Camping ( 1 2 ) (Preview) To put it mildly a low down scum of the earth stuck in a caravan park after dark, parked for the night, connected power etc, only to sneak out before daylight without, thus stealing from the owner. I hope this person is not a member of this forum.	Gundog	41	2516	03:37 PM Jun 21, 2022 by 86GTS
	Removal Of Covid-19 Restrictions (Preview) Basically most Covid-19 restrictions have now been removed Australia wide. Over recent months it seemed to have developed into a popularity contest between the States as far as ''getting back to normal''. All this in a situation where around 40 people are dying every day nationally, mostly the eld...	86GTS	13	568	02:50 PM Jun 21, 2022 by Craig1
	Talking about the dead (Preview) De mortuis nil nisi bonum dicendum est = Of the dead nothing but good is to be said - Chilon of Sparta c. 600 BC We assume a special attitude toward the dead, something almost like admiration for one who has accomplished a very difficult feat. We suspend criticism of him, overlooking whatever wrongs he...	Mein	13	1588	02:30 PM Jun 21, 2022 by 86GTS
	Use of blinkers in a car or similar (Preview) North of the Gateway bridge, it seems that Queenslanders treat blinkers as an optional extra. May happen in other areas as well. I use to see this quite a bit in Sydney's Norhshore area from those driving European cars. Put it down that having the blinker stick on the right instead of the left confused t...	deverall11	10	394	02:07 PM Jun 21, 2022 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Scientists five over 5000 new viruses in the oceans (Preview) A study of all the oceans of the world has discovered over 5000 new viruses. Some of the viruses help carbon capture: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abn6358 Some of the viruses infect and affect the phytoplankton in the oceans. When the phytoplankton die they carr...	Buzz Lightbulb	0	164	12:11 PM Jun 21, 2022 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Bacteria in worms can break down polystyrene (Preview) Maybe superworms can help with breaking down plastics: -- Edited by Buzz Lightbulb on Tuesday 21st of June 2022 11:45:26 AM	Buzz Lightbulb	0	210	11:44 AM Jun 21, 2022 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Mountain gorillas - a good news story (Preview) The magnificent mountain gorillas of central Africa have been on the verge of extinction for a long time but are now making a small comeback however humans are still taking too much of the resources they need: BBC - mountain gorillas	Mike Harding	0	196	11:23 AM Jun 21, 2022 by Mike Harding
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