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  1. Gil

    Have you tried anything new lately?

    I have suffered from a "bad back" since injuring it whilst lifting the drawbar of a loaded trailer onto the towball on the car, back in 1976. In attempts to alleviate the pain over the years, I have tried chiropractors, physiotherapists, authentic Thai massage, and prescription-only painkillers...
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    End of an era: Storied establishment faces closure after 170 years of operations

    I will leave you to work out what NORMAL means to you. I KNOW what it means to me. YOU may well expect anything, but expecting does not change NORMAL. There are still great normal BLOKES around. I have quite a few mates who fit the NORMAL category. We all grew up together and are all of a...
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    End of an era: Storied establishment faces closure after 170 years of operations

    What in the blue blazes does all of this trifle mean? You have "twisted" my thoughts completely. What is a "Twisted Bloke"? For a start, I think when you say "Twisted," you probably mean to be of the LGBTQ+ community. If that is the case, it is the first time I have heard a man from that...
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    The Official Crossword Thread

    I solved the General - 7/5/2025 crossword in 01:15
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    Joke Dad Joke 🏖️

    My grandfather died peacefully in his sleep. Not like all the screaming passengers on the bus he was driving.
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    Riddle Word Unscramble 30.04.2025

  7. Gil

    Is this wellness idea the future of tourism in Australia? Here's what we know so far

    What do you think?????? REALLY?????? It's a pool, not a reservoir. Have another think.
  8. Gil

    Are Australia's banking services changing soon? Bank chief reveals monumental changes ahead

    I tend to agree with BS. Our friends run an IGA. They have 3 full-time checkouts operating. So as to maintain special customer service and employee goodwill, they operate a bonus system for staff. It differs in each area of operation, but ends up being relatively the same outcome in rewards...
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    New travel requirement catches Aussie off guard–is your trip at risk?

    Far Cheaper than Visas. The EES and ETIAS will cost Aussies approximately $11.50 and if you are visiting a Schengen Area of Europe it will still require no Visa. The Schengen Area consists of 29 countries that have abolished their mutual borders, allowing for passport/visa-free movement.
  10. Gil

    New travel requirement catches Aussie off guard–is your trip at risk?

    I phoned my travel consultant. Her answer is EXACTLY the same as I read online and reported. EES commences in October 2025 ETIAS commences the following year, in the last quarter of 2026 Apparently these are the latest dates released in March 2025 and corroborated today at 9:00 am WST
  11. Gil

    New travel requirement catches Aussie off guard–is your trip at risk?

    I am travelling to the Netherlands / Germany / Switzerland this coming May 11th 2025. I have just googled ETIAS and EES on this site and several more. https://travel-europe.europa.eu According to "Travel-Europe" website and several others (they ALL say the same dates): EES Commences in October...
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    Riddle Riddle Masters 28.04.2025

  13. Gil

    Deadly illegal drug reaches another Australian territory. Here's how to protect yourself from this invisible danger

    Agreed, that is why I said "Who in their RIGHT MIND" Addicts or the thrill seekers are NOT in their right mind.
  14. Gil

    Deadly illegal drug reaches another Australian territory. Here's how to protect yourself from this invisible danger

    Who, in their right mind, would purchase this type of "medication" online? Especially painkillers. There is absolutely no way of knowing what ingredients have been used in the manufacturing process. There is probably only one reason I can think of. I know that physicians are reluctant to issue...
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    Member Spotlight: Finding enjoyment in all things with member @Babybird

    Babybird, thank you so much for the insight into your very active life. I have read your recipes now for a very long time. I have saved a lot of them in a file on my PC. I hope you don't mind. I too am setting out on a European River Cruise in early May. Along the Rhine from Amsterdam to...
  16. Gil

    Veteran’s chilling prediction about Australia just came true—here’s why he’s furious

    Religion had very little to do with the actual fighting in the wars that Australia has been involved in. Sure, differing beliefs may have well instigated the Afghanistan conflict, but the actual loss of life in hand-to-hand combat belies this. I am also aware that 90% or more of conflicts...
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