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  1. J

    Did you cop the cane or the ruler at school?

    Apart from me getting the strap 6 times, for not completing homework.. I remember a mate called Simon, who over 6 foot tall at age 16.. Our English teacher was around 5 foot tall and when he called Simon up to get the cuts ( strap) for being naughty.. the teacher was overwhelmed by Simons size...
  2. J

    Did you cop the cane or the ruler at school?

    Neither, we copped a 2 stripleather strap across both hands..6 Times.. hands were so swollen and sore, couldn’t pick up a pen for hours..
  3. J

    Remember Free Milk at School?

    I was a milk monitor in grade 6 in the sixties.. I was the first one in school to discover flavoured straws.. nothing better than to add chocolate to the milk.. until the teacher banned them from class… 😊
  4. J

    If you could, which hobby would you revisit?

    I am about to take up water painting.. always wanted to do this..
  5. J

    What things do Aussies think are major money wasters in the modern-day?

    Spending $2m on New Year’s Eve Fireworks.. What about the pollution to the atmosphere?? Thousands of chemicals floating in the air.. and people complain about smoking.. and no thoughts about pets that are petrified of the noise.. It’s about time councils woke up and listened..how about laser...
  6. J

    SDC is grateful for… in 2022, what are you grateful for?

    Team, if I am grateful that you guys work so hard to keep us informed of real issues.. Wishing you all a Happy New 2023….
  7. J

    What does your ideal weekend look like?

    Hi Demon, I hate that you are alone at Xmas and each day.. Is there an RSL or Bowling club you could join as a social member? As I am unsure of your circumstances, if you are able to drive, can you volunteer as a driver for Health Services in your area.. it’s so rewarding to help.. if not please...
  8. J

    What does your ideal weekend look like?

    Hi Sethia, love your name by the way 😊 My partner is going away for a few days from tomorrow, my perfect weekend is cooking creamy seafood marinara linguine ( partner doesnt like it) 😊
  9. J

    Overcharged at the butcher - could you be getting ripped off too?

    Beware when butchers are weighing your order, the rogues in the industry, put their finger on the scales to add weight…
  10. J

    Poll: Do you think the sentiment of respecting your elders has been lost on the new generation?

    Just observe how they treat police.. that’s the litmus test of their lack of respect..
  11. J

    SDC's 'Throwback Thursday'!

    I don’t have any photos, but we lived in Burnley in Richmond.. in the 50’s, about 500 yards from our home was Harding Sauce factory..it was the equivalent of very cheap tomato sauce.. mum was on a low widows pension.. and could only afford this cheap sauce.. when we had collected about 2 dozen...
  12. J

    Christmas Competition!

    We didn’t have much, growing up.. Mum was a widow and didn’t have a lot of money.. but, my older brothers renovated and old bike, which I received for Xmas when I was around 11.. best present ever, still brings tears to my eyes ..
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