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The Chinese Stable Mystery BY Who Flung Dung.

Not as bad as Menzies, Howard, Morrison etc. though

Whatever became of the mango flavoured Tim Tam? They were available for one season only once. They were my favourite.

I have recently successfully undergone a driver’s onroad test.I think it is essential for older drivers. However, I am shocked as I drive to see the number of drivers who neglect to indicate when changing lanes & approaching roundabouts. Giving just one flick as you turn is not sufficient...

Woolworths donates Anzac biscuits every year for the traditional cuppa after the Cudgen Dawn Service which commences at 4.28, the time of the original landing.

When milk is added to tea the enzymes formed are different from those when the tea is added to the milk. There is definitely a different taste. Since tea bags have come into use usually the milk is added last. I now drink black tea because of this.

I am amazed at the number of drivers who do not indicate correctly & those who do not indicate at all. It is very upsetting when you do not know who is turning right or left. Some indicate as they turn, others just give one sign before changing lanes. If you happen to blink you miss the signal.

Why are we expected to self serve? It won’t be long before we are charged for entering the store!

Would you prefer “footbrawl”?

When I was married (1955), the grocer called to my home weekly, took my order, told me of new items, delivered the order & gave me a quality gift at Christmas & a calendar.

I was married in the mid fifties & my grocer called, took my order, told me of new items, delivered without charge & gave me a quality gift & calendar at Christmas! That was service.

Cookies, cookies cookies. Will someone tell the manufacturers that Australians eat biscuits, not cookies. Grrrrrrr!

When I was first married (1955) the grocer came to my house, collected my “order”, told me of new items & prices, returned the goods the next day & gave me a quality gift & calendar at Christmas. Times have changed because we let them, we now even have to select our own items but I will never...

Of the 66 promises the Labor Government made prior to the election the majority have been done, two have been dropped & the rest are proceeding. Many unexpected things have surfaced since the election which are affecting the entire world not just Australia.

The Duchess, like any other person, deserves our support when she has health problems. Let us hope she has a speedy recovery.

Captain Phillip brought the First Fleet to Port Jackson after finding Botany Bay unsuitable for a harbour being too shallow & having no reliable water. January 26 was the date he planted the flag etc. in what became Sydney Cove. Keep Australia Day on this date unless it is changed by...

When the excise on alcohol rises by say, 3 cents for example, the retailers raise the price by 30 cents. Go figure.

Of the 66 promises Labor made prior to the Election the majority have been fulfilled, several are still being accessed & 2 have been sidelined.