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    Fact of the Day: The origin of bagpipes

    Well, it’s a bit like boomerangs - the indigenous can’t claim that only they used them - the ancient Egyptians did as well! Not sure if theirs returned to them tho!!
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    Aussie government announces changes to the federal budget! How can seniors benefit from it?

    All makes me think on the quote of a UK author - “Socialists are just Communists in a hurry”😂🤣 That’s why I don’t vote for Labour!! Why do we have to pay for ‘early childhood learning’ - seriously, if you have children & can’t look after them @ 3 yrs onwards, then don’t have them! You really...
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    ‘$3.10 isn't even a litre of milk’: Centrelink recipients slam latest payment increase

    Easy to say when you’re not in their position! And I have more faith in my fellow Australians- it isn’t great when you don’t work, I’ve retired a few yrs ago & id gladly go back but am not physically able at the moment! It gives you purpose & I love the interaction with my work colleagues! Sure...
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    Reality tv.

    If these shows portray REALITY all I can say is GOD HELP US ALL!!!! Second rate shows all contrived to get ratings & appealing to peoples worst fettishes I’d say: pride, gluttony, coveting, disrespect, misogyny, sexual harassment, etc etc the list goes on! I will admit to watching My Kit Rules...
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    ‘$3.10 isn't even a litre of milk’: Centrelink recipients slam latest payment increase

    Easy to judge others!! Don’t comment at all if you can only be so negative & nasty!!!!!!!! Why is it necessary to know all the facts to show some respect to another regardless of their story! Have some common courtesy to your fellow seniors! Let’s hope the nursing homes aren’t full of people...
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    ‘$3.10 isn't even a litre of milk’: Centrelink recipients slam latest payment increase

    All I need to know is that Chris Bowen needs to get his head out of his ‘climate tragic’ backside & deal seriously & sensibly with our energy crisis in this country! I know no govt has dealt w it properly over the years but we in this country need to STOP paying lip service to the other...
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    I’ve Just Noticed

    I am sorry this has this effect on you! You have every right to be proud of your grandfather as I am of mine & my son for their defence of good against evil! No institution is perfect & certainly none of ours, they are run by flawed people - humans! We do the best we can with what we have &...
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    I’ve Just Noticed

    I am sorry for ur grandfather, same war as mine & yes, Gallipoli was a travesty of another country’s making, but it happened & my grandfather wrote 3 diaries while there & reading them makes you realise what they went through! He was injured & put on hospital ship to Malta & from there to UK &...
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    I’ve Just Noticed

    While I have respect for your choice to be a pacifist, I can’t agree with not being prepared to help defend the right to have those choices! If we as a society were all peaceful people & didn’t covet power & possessions that don’t belong to us & had respect for basic human rights, I’d be happy...
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    I’ve Just Noticed

    Oh please do look up Bill the Bastard it’s a great read! Someone in my local RSL recommended it to me! I’m sure the term bast… was used by many as its very Aussie to call your mates that!!🤣 My grandfather told me a lot about the war because I was interested but my grandma used to fob it off &...
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    I’ve Just Noticed

    Just a shout out to all the brave animals who gave their lives for one & all in all wars! It’s Purple Poppy Day today! My grandfather was a Gallipoli veteran & was in Eygpt in Light Horse Brigade! Those beautiful horses were their “mates” & when the soldiers left, they had to take their “mate”...
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    I’ve Just Noticed

    Please don’t any of you guys drive while sleep deprived!!🙏 So easy to drift off (if only for a mo & that’s all it takes!) while driving! So many peeps have told me they go just for a second & wake up to see themselves heading for curb or worse!!! Sleep 😴 is very important & no one should have a...
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    New member

    Welcome! Hope you enjoy the interactions on the Forum!
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    Newbie to the group

    Welcome to SDC David! Hope your time with the club is all you want it to be!🙏😊 Look forward to hearing from you!
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