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    Joke 100% Recycled

    To save paper , use it on both sides.
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    What's a skill you're most proud of?

    I spent my entire working life in the Furniture trade. Most of it as Polisher. Since retiring i've repaired and restored a number of item's. Also joined a Mens Shed and do odd jobs there.
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    Manual car shortage drives up roadwork costs across Australia

    I learnt to drive when automatic's were the rare ones. It's possible to drive an auto in manual mode for a sportier experience. However you have to know at what speed to change up or down.
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    Feeling left out? This cheerful post box wants to talk to you

    How hipercitical of AUS Post wanting people to post 5 million postcards, while at the same time removing many suburban post boxes.
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    Thank you all, we went with HCF - Help needed to decide which Health Insurance for 71yr old couple

    I have just switched my health insurance from Bupa to HCF. This was done through Health Insurance Compare. We were on Silver Plus paying $257.34 per month. Will be getting the same cover with HCF Bronze for $204.90 saving over $50.
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    Are you making this common mistake that got me kicked out of my GP’s office in just 6 minutes?

    Doctors get paid per number of patients they see up to their daily limit. I don't think it's necessary to make a 5 minute appointment just to get a repeat prescription.
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    Riddle Who escaped prison?

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    Australians struggling to pay energy bills face 'major inconsistencies' in retailer responses

    If you don't ask, you don't get. No utility company will offer a better deal and lose money. Same with health and other insurance companies. You just have to shop around.
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    You Could Be Sitting on a Fortune: This Family's 'Fake' Sculpture Just Sold for $1.5 Million

    I have a couple of oil paintings over fifty years old. Where can you look up Australian artist's names?.
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    Riddle Afternoon Riddle 17.06.2025

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    General Discussion Thread 10.06.2025

    Recently we had a new turf lawn installed in the back yard. Also two new garden beds. Spent today digging out my compost heap , as its not raining.
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    Joke Dad Joke 🫘

    Good one.😂
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    Worried your super won’t last? Here’s what the top 5 per cent are doing differently

    For most of us, there was no compulsory superannuation paid by our employer for the first 20 or more years of our working life.
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    26/03/1949.

    26/03/1949.
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    Introducing: Birthday Corner!

    Andrew. 26/03/1949
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    SDC Trivia Game #736 - 31/05/2025

    I got 9 right
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    Aussies to face pantry staple shortage after recent storms

    Of course people will panic buy milk in the same way they did with toilet paper. Supermarkets and other outlets should apply limits sooner rather than later.
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    What voluntary assisted dying options are available for those with dementia?

    My wife and I have given our daughter power of attorney for both medical and financial in the event of us becoming incapacitated. She should be allowed to assist in ending our suffering in much the same way as a D N R works in hospital. We may be...
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    What’s the weirdest or most random thing you’ve held onto over the years?

    I still have the fountain pen that l used at school in the 60s, along with some other things.
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