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    This new high-tech supermarket trolley has the internet divided - take a look!

    I'd be happier if supermarkets could replace the trolley wheels with round ones.
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    From next week, say goodbye to plastic straws and bags! Australia just BANNED all single-use plastic

    What next??? Cotton buds are meant to be single use for health reasons. Imagine using a cotton bud to apply antiseptic that someone has just used to clean their ear wax. Supermarket plastic bags weren't single use. I used them as bin liners. Now I have to buy plastic bin liners. Nothing gained...
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    Bunnings Warehouse is making a huge change to its inventory - here's what you need to know

    On the surface, no problem. Smart thinking. Unless of course it's a cover for not stocking stuff of which the Greens don't approve.
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    Noisy Miner with Echium

    Noisy Miner with Echium I was reminded of this photo of four years ago as the Echium is about to flower again. Bees love the plant too.
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    The 'Nostalgia Competition' - Share your memories of Yesterday's Australia and you could win $100

    I was in ice boy around 1953 at Lakemba (when it was part of Australia) in my early teens while at High School. It was in the days of cars so the iceman had a van. The hook was actually one piece and hinged. When you pulled on it the jaws closed up and grabbed the block. A lot of homes left...
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    Valuable pictures

    Valuable pictures A New York attorney representing a wealthy art collector phoned his client. He said, "Saul, I have some good news and I have some bad news.” The art collector replied, "I've had an awful day, let's hear the good news first.” The lawyer said, "Well, I met with your wife today...
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    Joke It's on again! Submit your best joke and go into the draw to win a $100 Coles or Woolies voucher!

    Abbott & Costello did this in one of their movies in the 1950's. Using non-Aussie places of course. They were hilarious. Especially their "who's on first" routine. Google it, it's worth it.
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    RBT

    RBT Sally was living in a nursing home and was a bit of an institution on her mobile scooter. She would whiz quickly around the corridors and the old guys would play it up for fun. One day she turns the corner on two wheels and Fred comes out and stops her. " I think you're exceeding the speed...
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    Polish joke (just change the country to suit)

    Polish joke (just change the country to suit) Two guys are standing side-by-side at a urinal. One guy says to the other. "You're Polish, I see." "I am, how did you know?" "You were born in Warsaw General Hospital." "That's right. Amazing." "You were circumcised by Dr. Waszinski." 'That's...
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    'Boring' national anthem sparks fierce debate among Australians: “I am constantly girt by loonies,” jokes one social media user

    It became meaningless when they changed "young and free" to "one and free". In what universe is Australia "one"?
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    Solo Living: Eating Healthy and Within Your Budget

    Me too, Ricci. Fresh potato but frozen cauliflower and broccoli. I steam them so they retain the goodness.
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    Solo Living: Eating Healthy and Within Your Budget

    If I cook a recipe that serves four, I cook the whole thing. One serve tonight, a second goes into the 'frig for tomorrow night and two go into ziplock bags in the freezer. Then I can open the freezer and pick, beef, chicken or tuna from the supply depending on what side dish I'm having. Mostly...
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    Little Johnny

    Little Johnny Little Johnny's mother: "We're going down to see Mrs Jones's new baby, Johnny. Now the baby was born with no ears, but I do NOT want you to mention the ears." Johnny: "No worries, Mum." So off they go and see the baby. Little Johnny: "Beautiful baby. Mrs Jones. How's his...
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    Speeding moped

    Speeding moped An elderly man, looking about 100 years old, and on a Moped, pulls up next to a doctor at a street light. The old man looks over at the sleek shiny car and asks, 'What kind of car ya got there, sonny?' The doctor replies, 'A Ferrari GTO. It cost half a million dollars' 'That's a...
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