Oh Duh!

Thanks Larry, my brain must be going!
I have nothing to do with Facebook so perhaps thats a slight excuse?

OK I’ve resisted for few days now but WTF is “Faceache” apart from my gob after I visit the dentist today?

They were different times Ian, we seem to think differently now. Unfortunately it seems much the same to me Dig, many young Marxists are popping up all over the globe. History is doomed to repeat itself. It is interesting how military service seems to run in the family. My dad and uncles on both si...

They were different times Ian, we seem to think differently now. My grandfather was in Gallipoli, dad fought Rommel in the desert and my uncle was in Korea, it seemed to be something the men in my family did. Yes I was conscripted but ended up extending by 6 months and volunteering to go. Not all th...

The reason I haven’t worked for 20 years.

All war is sad Dig. I wasn't called up for national service as my number wasn't pulled out, so I missed the conflict. Some of my mates were called up and some even got to Vietnam. My father during WWII was a survivor of the sinking of both the Canberra and the Perth. To survive 2 sinkings is a cons...

Seasherpa wrote:Thanks for the reminder Dig, It is easy to lose perspective at times.

No worries Eoin, perspective is everything!

Today is “Vietnam Veterans’ Day” here in Australia and is held on the anniversary of “The Battle of Long Tan” which occurred on the 18th August 1966. For those that are interested in historic battles: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Long_Tan In brief 100 of our blokes responding to mortar at...

Good news Larry!

happyas wrote:Well I received an sms earlier today. A technician will be here on Friday afternoon to do the NBN thing. Maybe, fingers crossed??????

Maybe indeed, but good luck too!