Who would not want to be the next Niel Armstrong?? Dull as Mars looks (it's not as interesting as the green of Aotearoa) it would be cool to be fist there, wouldn't it???

Agree with all the above. A bit dismal isn't it. Perhaps we can have a laugh on this discussion panel along the way over the coming year. Happy New Year everyone and let's hope it's a good one.

I am one of those children who got adopted. I don't know the reason(s) why my birth mother put me up for adoption but I have no regrets because the two people who adopted me when I was 13 months old, were the most loving parents any child could have. It was during the 2nd World War when my adoption happened so there are so many reason why I was put up for adoption. I had a very happy childhood. My new father's family accepted me, so I had aunts, uncles & cousins to be part of. My new mum & dad always managed to go away for a week's holiday every year to the seaside. At Christmas time, there was always plenty of food on the table & lot of presents. I did try once to try & find information by applying for a copy of my Birth Certificate & as I used to work near Somerset House in the City of London. I requested that it be sent to where I was working at the time, but it was sent to my home address. Of course, mum & dad knew the return address on the envelope so got quite upset & it was at that time, that mum & dad opened up about my adoption & how I became adopted. It was sad but at the same time I got to get my questions answered. After that, I never thought to try & find out anymore information about my background. Why would I when I had been rec'd into a loving family. Years later both those wonderful people, offered to foster a child from Dr Barnardo's because her mother was unable to look after her. So I had a sister. Yes, I still do agree with couples adopting a child or children if they are brother & sister.

I have many things that I have had since I was a little girl. I would love to keep them in the family, but I have no children. I have nephews and nieces, but they show no interest in my family tree which I've worked on since 1970! I'm heart-broken!!!

We ALL have regrets I'm sure but not lebe arning from those stupid, idiotic things that you did do would be my greatest regret of all. I wish that I would have listened to my FIL when he pleaded with me not to sell the home we had built on land he'd paid for. It was perfect for us and my 5 children and would have been for years to come, but I had been bequeathed a 3/4 share in a home which belonged to these elderly sisters I helped to care for in the community and whereas I could simply have paid off the animal welfare organisation that they bequeathed the other 1/4 to and paid my share of the lawyers exorbitant fees and then, after the sale was completed, I could have paid the mortgage on the home we had built, bought my now ex and I a car each and then STILL had money left over. We moved in the weekend my mother died and because the home phone had been switched off at our old residence for a few hours before going on at our new address my mother had passed away of cancer. I missed being with her AND my father was alone with her when she died. He'd been trying to call the home number but couldn't get on to us so he eventually rang my mobile. We'd spent the whole weekend moving houses and my plan had been to go and stay with her that Monday after I got the kids off to the bus stop and remain with her when she died. My old home was officially sold that Thursday and for some reason we had to be there to hand over keys or something, but we were over an hour away from the Chapil where my mother's funeral was to occur at 11am and I still had to pick up the wreath along the way. We were late of course and my father knew that something fishy was going on that week but I didn't want to tell him what we'd done because he'd told me in no uncertain terms NOT to move into the sisters home. I would NEVER make such a mistake as that now, but hindsight is a wonderful thing. We spent over $70K repairing the home as the sisters hadn't been able to afford to fix all the things that needed replacing and tearing down. That "tearing down" happened later that year when my my marriage broke up and a year after that when I couldn't sell the now lovely renovated home and 3/4 of an acre of land within walking distance to town and public transport, the bank came and foreclosed on it. So in 2 and a half years I destroyed my family's finances that we'd built up over 18 years or so and ended up bankrupt. It was, ALL of it, the most difficult experience to go through and the ONE decision out of ALL of life's bad choices that I wish I could change. I know it is shameful and worse because I hurt the very person that had helped me the MOST of anybody in my lifetime, but if anyone reading this can possibly get a family member or another loved one NOT to make a similar disastrous mistake then it's worth it. Thanks for reading.

I honestly can't understand why people pay rent and not own their own home, hard work and sacrificing a lot of luxuries is the only way to go. It will pay off in the end.

I was forced to retire at 60 when a raft of medical conditions culminated in my first heart attack...lost home, lost everything and now just on a Disability Pension - Rent alone takes more than half of that a fortnight - If you have the luxury of planning when to retire do it when you own your home and have enough in your Super or Savings to see you through to your expected Expiry Date!

I would seriously think that if you had to really consider that, then you had better find another girlfriend, she's not the one for you.

Yes of course, one of my houses is built on the site of a former leper colony. I have seen ghosts in there for the last 20 years. However they do not steal my beer so I am fine with them hanging out in the place.

Doctors are forced to charge high rates so they can cover their university fees plus staff wages and other general business fees. Also every time they attend a routine status upgrade session to improve their abilities, they have to pay to this - so they need to cover this.

ask a politician this question and sit back and listen to the crap that would pure from them ALL.....

Self centre, self absorbed, egotistical nobody’s who think their opinions are of importance to the world …. What a load of rubbish these people gush …. So wrapped up in themselves and people are stupid enough to make them a fortune by taking notice of the rubbish they tout … give me a break people get a life ??

Children should not be exposed with adult issues. Let them be children and free from stress for as long as they can. Outside is better than indoors. Children have too much internet time and less exercise.

Congratulations to you but no. In the second week of January, on the Wednesday my FIL was diagnosed with bowel cancer, on the Friday my father was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer and on the Sunday one of my cats passed away suddenly. And I'm still unemployed after 12 years

I think about existence and the wondrous subjects of creation and of life after death. I also think very much about mortality. Where do we go after death, if we go anywhere? These are all challenging thoughts and the older you get the more you think about it. Your emotions come rushing to the surface of your thoughts. In most of us we are taught to believe in a God, or higher power; someone or something that created life and put us on the Earth to exist and live a normal life. Of course, the kind of life we live is coloured or influenced by our environment and again, by our upbringings and circumstances, education, and beliefs. We should remember that for every action and decision there are consequences. Most religions nearly always come to a similar conclusion at the end of life. I do not include the fundamentalists who persist in taking a severe approach to matters and doing things to society against the accepted norm (actions and consequences). In 2015 I was conducting a criminal case in Sydney that was moved from the Downing Centre to the Central Criminal Court. On my way to the Central Court, I was crossing Castlereagh Street and a few paces before I reached the other side I had a Cardiac arrest. I remember going down and my secretary screaming but that was all. Apparently, a young man caught me from behind and proceeded to administer CPR. I came to and was taken to RPA Hospital where after two Angiograms I had a Defibrillator implanted. This was a quick way of letting me know that it was time to retire. I was 74 at the time. I still think very much about that day and how lucky I was to survive. Despite it all, there was nothing on the other side to relate; there was no bright light or rushing wind like near-death stories talk about. But perhaps I had not died in the true sense of the word? The experience has made me think about all these things very deeply and realise we are here on Earth to look after one another as best we can. I have three adult sons, a darling wife of 54 years of marriage, and 6 Grandchildren. Perhaps we weren’t meant to know all about our own existence and mortality? It may come later...I wonder.

whether with family or not, i want to think about the reason we celebrate Easter and be thankful for the sacrifice that was made for us.

The government and banks should just let the market crash normally so prices of houses can go down. This fake businesses of propping up the housing isn't good for people trying to buy their first home. It's only helping those with investment properties.

Your choice, and no body else’s business. Some would give anything to be a parent, some shouldn’t be parents, others live with regrets, and most of us wouldn’t change a thing and the learning curves that come with being a parent. Follow your wishes

Do children and teenagers need to be more cyber-safe - YES (quite obviously). However, this is strictly the responsibility of a PARENT(S) - law enforcement becomes involve after the damage is done to a child or a teenager - the parent responsibility is to stop the problem before damage is done to a child or a teenager - (because we all know predators are everyone - especially online - and predators prey on the weak and/or unaware!!!!!!.)

As far as I’m concerned every day is Valentine Day with the love of my life every day is special,57 years together love her dearly

Agree we need to go back to basic maths, spelling and sounding the alphabet. Just crazy how kids work out sums I can't help my grand-kids and when I do I get the answer so much faster than them. Need to learn how to cook basic things & sew on a button. Algebra was the most useless thing I learnt, never had cause to use it.

Happiness is not a false goal at all,happiness is a term used for what and whoever makes you happy,eg: I feel great happiness and joy whenever I spend time with my children.

It may seem harsh but a law should be introduced to stop junkies and lifetime dole bludgers from having offspring altogether, some folks need to have a licence to have kids otherwise deformed and neglected, unwanted kids will be permanently dependent on welfare

My stepdad taught me how to play 52 pick-up. Definitely had a great sense of humour. Besides knowing how to be an awesome dad.

My brother was a Superman freak...Every day after school I was made to sit down in front of the TV and watch Superman.. I hated it... One day I said to him after an argument " why don't you do what Superman does....put on your cape, jump off the shed roof and fly away" The next day...I got home to find my brother crying with a broken collarbone....My mother said your brother said you told him to jump off the roof. I replied, " No I didn't he's an idiot"

Keep an eye on your teenager's mental health. My son had depression and was suicidal but he was usually in his room and I didn't realize until someone at my church put him onto headspace. Staying in your bedroom and not talking is not normal teenage behaviour. Also look out for lack of interest in things they used to love.

I don't discuss finances with anyone but my husband. I never talk about anything personal with friends.

Rude. Narcissists. Got no time for 'em. Life's too short to argue with ego's. Let them go.\u270c\ufe0f

It doesn't matter if it is Winter or Summer where you live, Christmas\ud83c\udf84 will always be Christmas no matter what the season.

I think Christmas should be spent however you want. If hosting a dinner is it then by all means. The stress can be alleviated by turning it down a notch or two.. It doesn't have to be elaborate. The whole idea is the sharing and caring as we get together and celebrate. Get family members involved. They can contribute by bringing something.

If different traditions enter through new family members what is wrong with that. You can keep yours and just add theirs. We are all immigrants or ancestors of immigrants. We used to be mainly English traditions which did not suit our climate anyway. I never saw snow until my teenage years, so a snow scene scenario is not my tradition. A roast in Australia during 30 plus degree temps. is just ridiculous so a BBQ or beach setting with seafood etc. became the rule for us although many still keep up the UK traditions. Each to their own. It is basically all about family isn't it?

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Give family date of move, organise truck, pack one room, cull as you go, boxes in the garage, clean room, shut door. Takeaways for last two days so you're not doing dishes all the time. Last day males move, women at the other house unpacking. Organisation is key including weather reports. Pets are the last to be moved.

I have one sister younger than me. We are very close our mother died in childbirth and my sister, and I are very close, I'm 12 years older I love her so much she is my angel and gift from God .

My wife still loves me. I have 2 daughters who love me. 3 Grand daughters who love me. And 1 grand son who loves me. Success.

As I only have a landline phone, a desktop, and a laptop computer, I can honestly say technology hasn't isolated me. But, when I look around and see families in a restaurant with their attention on their phones instead of each other, I'd say people are more isolated 'together'... ;-(

Proof is coming to light that the lockdowns, mask wearing, social distancing and vaccines have made little difference to the spread of this cold like virus. What they have done, however, is increased the number of suicides, deaths from respiratory diseases, destroyed families and businesses, and left many, many people with either chronic or fatal side effects from the vaccines. The handling of the entire pandemic is under question and if anyone is still thinking it was all for our own good, then good help them all. Oh, and don't get me started on EXCESS DEATHS globally. As well as the increase of cancers and auto immune disorders. The plan for agenda 2030 was only achievable if the global population was decreased by 7 and a half billion. As far as I can see, they've began there plans to achieve this number.

I would love to go back to 1066 when my ancesters came from France and took over the running of England, it must have been a very interesting period.

IF I could go back in time: I would address regrets, I would address personal reflections, and I would address philosophical considerations. Unfortunately, I STILL would make the same mistakes over and over, just like societies (COUNTRIES) do over and over again (LOL)!

I called in on a friend and she was on the phone and sat in front of her computer... She acknowledged me, and indicated she was on phone so I put the kettle on for a cuppa and went back to the lounge which is where her computer was... suddenly realised she was about to give someone access to her pc, and I jumped in and got her attention, she told me what was happening and I advised her to call technical support herself if she was having problems cos it sounded like a scam to me. She ended the call immediately, she made the phone call and it was a scam. Thank goodness I dropped in when I did.

If I ever do read any it is with skepticism at best. I saw a photograph of Nicole Kidman in 3 magazines but from different angles. Different story for each unrelated to each other as well. People tend to believe the written word these days more than ever. The internet is rife with falsehoods.

Neil Young Bruce Howe Chrissy Amphlett...not just for her songs but also because I look like her....oh, I should add....AFTER she had her teeth fixed and before she died.

I completed the same survey too tonight. Surprised to see a new colour. Also, my survey list has been spammed by Purple surveys today. All 20 of them, none are accessible - either saying you already attempted the survey or you have been screened out. Yet the surveys won't disappear, just sit there looking pretty.

Duh! Do not use Uber or Door Dash. Most folks have driving licenses and cars (I do not so I walk places my friends with vehicles cannot take me) and with an intelligent prez and veep in the White House again, fuel prices are coming down fast! Our local Turkey Hill gas prices drop by a penny a day and have ever since Harris opened her big mouth to bad-mouth Vance and Trumpy! The reason for the high Uber prices? The Uber drivers are fixing their own 'guesstimated' rates! Too many of us are just plain too damned lazy! You drive to a gym and exercise for an hour and then drive home again or to work! How re walking to the gym and then back home? I walk about 6 miles a day to and from our local parks and I am 75 years young!

Most of us sdeem to failwhen we make these. For 2025 we can make some which only Habit stops us ftom keeping. There is Climate Change and Plastic Pollution, with some scientists saying the latter is every bit as dangerous for it is finding its way into the Food Chain and, a bit like Heavy Metals such s Copper Chlorophyl, once in our bodies it never, ever can be renoved. So why not resolve to stop using Household Plastics such as Gladwrap, Clingwrap and use either Waxed or Greaseproof paper? Stop using Bin Liners. Is it really so hard to hose out the big bins? Wrap Food Scraps in old newspapers and Freeze until Garbage Day. Most Supermarkets have Service Delicatessens and now you are allowed to bring your own, Washed, containers instead of everything being wrapped in huge Plastic Bags? All it takes is a bit of effort to start with and then it becomes a habit. Shopping Bags? You do know that those so-called Green bags are just more plastic? We can buy Cotton ones which can be tossed in the laudry every now and then to keep them clean and nice for the Checkout staff to use.

When I got divorce, and I get alimony from my 'beloved' ex-wife - PURE HAPPINESS - for the rest of my LIFE!

The AI need to learn to speak English. A little grammar would be great, But a stupid question no information and loads of rhetoric... Try rewording

Silent night!! .I was a kid in England & with a couple of friends we wood go door to door & sing at the door & they often gave us a penny or two .I would use mine to buy Mum a pretty Hankie

Maybe you should have thought about that before you married him. His daughter won't have suddenly become as you claim she is. What about people who set out break up families with THEIR Greed, YHEIR Lies, THEIR Selfishness? How many families have THEY Destroyed as a direct result of THEIR actions?

I'd rather have them say something like: "If your experience was anything less than 5-star, please make sure to tell us so we can work on improving"...

If you have a dog breed that needs to run around to burn energy they are great. Otherwise, a nice walk should be great for their needs.

I saw a photo of a couple wearing the following...one reads "I Come in Peace" The partners T-shirts reads "I'm Peace"

Just travel as much as we can my bucket list was set foot on all 7 continents which i have achieved it was amazing

How a presidential candidate - can be a CONVICTED FELON - is this an example of WHITE PRIVELEGE or an unsolved mystery of all time.... - only in the USA.... hm.

Yes it's a big business - and don't forget the flea shampoos and heartworm tablets and doggies day care centres and vet bills that are more expensive than human services.

Great idea, then we could have a robotic duck season and I wouldn\u2019t have to hide in my nest anymore\u2026

I grew up in the 80s and all our toys were hazards. I had a barbie once, roller blading barbie, she had flints on her rollerblades, so I'd drag her across the floor or carpet and sparks would shoot out! I can't imagine something like that being sold today haha!

Education is never free, the question should be, should taxpayers pay for all education or should parents pay for some of the education their children get.

You shouldn't change for anyone, especially your inlaws. Your husband should talk to them and let them know if they are rude to you, they are being disrepect to you and your husband, if they can't behave and be grown ups then they need to stay away. Your husband married you for who you are, why change that to please his parents.

Me and my kids were hooked on pop for years . But the last few years we've been drinking water and juice pretty exclusively.. I think we just got sick of pop! Especially in the summer nothing beats cold water!

Yes,there is a lady I know well. She is an angel. Drove me to hospital when my son was taken from school via ambulance. Cancelled her day schedule of work,waited for hours and took us both home. Always happy and happy to help. I am so profoundly grateful there are people in this world like her.

Schools are very unwilling to acknowledge this unless it happens right in front of a teacher. Perpetrators are smart,they pick their moments. That being said if the school won't help you there are a few things I found with my youngest son helped. Listen, so they feel heard and validated,talk about your child's feelings. Try and work out who is who in the zoo,your child's friends,the bully's as well as those that stand by do nothing . Encourage your child to avoid, those that harass them ,so not to be in an area of the school yard,walk away when being verbally harassed,ignoring them as bully's get bored pretty quick and move on if they can't get the reaction they want. If it gets physical they must report it to the teacher. Specifically in my son's case it got to the point where I told him to retaliate and stand up for himself as the teacher had no interest in his problems and would move him on. I told rhe school this, they weren't happy,but it made the bully think twice about tripping him over and pushing him down rhe stairs again. Finally I got a private councillor. After consulting my sons g.p he was put on a mental health plan* to support him and to get 5 sessions free of private councilling with a child specialist of my choice. Best thing I ever did. He had someone else to talk to,was given great advice,talked about coping with stress and bullying. * the session involved together councilling as a family and part individual which was confidential. Things rhe councillor thought I should know was discussed with my son and then we talked about it together. He continued going for 3 years. Now,he is 18,and happy,doesn't care who likes him or not and actually has had many of his ex bully's apologise to him. By the way ,when school found out about the councillor,they contacted them,but was told they couldn't discuss anything with them. The school offered a councillor for him,after 4 years of ignoring my son,we refused.

I would like to see people that live with physical disabilities on Soapies as there is not enough diversity on these types of programs. I like watching Neighbours and Home and Away, Neighbours currently has a young lady that has Down Syndrome, (I can't remember her name) A new Soapies could be the trials and tribulations of NDIS. It would give the wider community a real understanding what people with disabilities and their parents/carers and siblings have to do deal within real life. Another idea is a hospital setting with all the patients living with various disabilities needing medical treatment.

shoes do not make the person, however, if they are comfortable, they can improve the personality. . .

One, I don't drive (vision issues). Two, not my issue. Three, reads like municipal (city) civil service building inspectors ARE NOT doing their jobs! Last, we need to pump more 'money' into public transportation (long-term cheaper than building more multi-story car parks to accommodate ever increasing heavier automobiles)!

\u201cImagine yourself 5 years from now, you\u2019re in the best shape, happier than ever, you\u2019re with your soulmate and financially successful. The only way this becomes a reality is if you work for it, don\u2019t wish for it, work for it!\u201d A quote from a man I really admire, Morgan Freeman.

I always give a thank you to other drivers - I even acknowledge with a friendly wave when they cut me off or do something stupid - makes them do a double take trying to figure it out.

Maybe someone could start a course to teach people to just talk like a chat bot. New job opportunities?

Just what is this obsession people have with buying these huge, heavy vehicles? vehicles designed for Off-Road use are being bought but never do morwe than take the children to and from school, do the weekly shopping. General Motors released a Monster Vehicle called RAM, a vehicle which dwarfs all others, designed for heavy Duty Work but like the smaller, but still massively heavy and big, are never used for Work but also to take the chhildren to and from school and go to the Supermarket. Not only do they tear up the roads but they eat fuel and, in Australia where they are being dumped because other countries are banning their sale they pump out more emissions than any others. I was in a Supermarket car park the other day and one of these monster vehicles took up Two parking spaces. Do people buy these tanks because they have such low self-esteem they make them feel bigger and better than everyone else? Governments should ban their sale becuaes, for the most part, they are totally unnecessary.

Many people come on here talking crap. I do not believe what some people say. They think they are perfect. Just everyone is different and what is not good for many, it maybe good for others.

I live on a farm and my grandchildren are learning to grow their own food, taking care of animals, working together, and reaping the rewards of hard work. I wouldn\u2019t change it for anything.

The most annoying one I've done was likely about 25 minutes long, it was for over 800 points; at the end it said wait while we give you your points and when the girl came on the screen with her hands in the air, it said Congratulations, You won 0 points. I wrote to Rewardia about missing points and they said I must've been disqualified right at the very end. Baaahhhhh... Nothing I could do about it.

I have suffered from anxiety for over forty years. I have tried everything that I come across. I take medication but it doesn't seem to help much. I have tried many hypnotherapist, talked to many counsellors, psychologist, psychiatrists. I have tried numerous herbs, CBD oils and medications, relaxation techniques, crystal therapy, and the list goes on. I still have anxiety. I don't believe there is a cure. There are techniques to help after anxiety hits but no idea (sadly) how to overcome it.

Heck we do not have to tell Porkies, our truths are enough. We have the most deadliest spider/s, deadliest snakes 9 of the top 10, Kangaroos that attack, Dingoes that attack, Sharks, Sea Snakes, Stingers, Blue Bottles, Stonefish, Box Jelly Fish, Salt Water Crocodiles, Cone Shell, Blue Ringed Octopus, Paralysis Tick, and the list goes on and any one of these are deadly. The European Honey Bee is also a baddy. Never had to make anything up. However, one American asked if we could see Uluru from the Sydney Harbour Bridge and of course I said yes but I did educate him after I took the mickey. However on the plus side we have a beautiful country with unique animals, flowers, trees, etc. A huge rock in the middle of the country and the largest coral reef, we have wave rocks, canyons, deserts, water falls, mountains, stunning beaches and wide open spaces. Our country is diverse with so much beauty to see. Actually, Kangaroos have been known to cross the Harbour Bridge so not such a porky.

One, your memory doesn't serve you correctly, the first president to take the USA off the gold standard was FDR in 1933. Two, you are deliberately confusing personal debt with the debt of a country (a stigma comes with personal debt - not the debt of a country). Three, every 'country' on this planet has debt (including Saudia Arabia, Kuwait and China - supposedly the three richest countries on the planet). Four, not any countries have enough gold (in reserve in their country) to cover its debt (including China, Saudia Arabia, or Kuwait). Five, if the world economy went back to the gold standard, the world economy would immediately go into chaos (and a full-scale depression). Six, you 'never' hear international banking firms, international accounting firms, international law firms, or international think tanks (firms), etc. advocating for a return (back to) the gold standard. Seven, your plan will only work if you are advocating for ANARCHISM. Eight, cryptocurrency is a digital currency designed to work as a medium of exchange on a computer network that is not reliant on any central authority, such as a bank or government - to uphold or maintain it - aka a 'SCAM' on the streets of USA (in rough neighborhoods). Last, cryptocurrency 'only' works if you are 'gullible and greedy' - it is not a long-term viable solution to replace a monetary system that doesn't work (anymore 'except' for the benefit of the rich or the super-rich) - aka CAPITLISM.

Too much - too quickly! How is the average person supposed to know "who" has given the information to AI? One big scam!

This is a pet subject of mine, I’ve been in the plumbing business for over 50 years and in that time I have seen strange articles stuck in drains Often children put toys in the loo and in England there was a man at the water treatment station employed to look for still births. One really common article was a sanitizer that hung on the rim of the loo. It was just small enough to disappear from sight but never went any further. The clear water could pass but solids would accumulate . I must have cleared hundred out over the years until they made them bigger

If you are having difficulties moving on (from betrayal) - try conversing with a mental health specialist/professional.

Depends on how mature they are. Do they know Never to speak with anyone they don't know or who have not visited their Mum and da at home? I thinke Lorne M, below, has got it right. Safety in numbers. They Must also klnow that there is to be no wandering off simply because they feel like it and that they Must come straight home and then, with your permission go off with other kids so that Mum/Dad knows where they are going.

My parent used to argue by appointment, Dad was one of those "yes dear" husbands who never wanted to rock the boat, but they were able to show affection even after 50 odd years marriage. They never seemed to argue, so occasionally they would get into a barney about the wrong colour loaf of bread, or something equally ridiculous, and afterwards life would return to normal

I\u2019d tell to my young myself: Don\u2019t be so serious! Laugh more!!! Go and have fun! \ud83d\ude42

6 weeks is much too short a period of time to decide to marry unless the man is 99 with a foot in the grave and a few million in the bank, then it should be "where do I sign up"!

Prison, hanging, electrocution, firing range\u2026\u2026I am getting so tired of people trying to screw over innocent people. And wasting my time answering their stupid calls.

Clean out the drug dens,put road horns off the streets. Make councils do what they are paid to do and not bend to minority groups

2 and 13, See when your sweet baby turns about 13 aliens come and take that baby away and leave its evil clone and you don't get your baby back until it has babies of its own. Overnight you are the enemy and your child's evil clone is on a seek and destroy the enemy mission.

Did not understand your question, but 'I think' you are asking the following: Truth is a generally accepted outcome or reasoning while Fact is a proven Truth. Fact is true but not all Truths are Facts (aka Half-Truths). Other words, Facts are more objective in their nature whereas Truths are more subjective in their nature (which can/will lead to Half-Truths).

My hubby does the washing. He used to bleach all the whites. Now he just washes them in napisan and they come up white so we do not need several products

I live in NSW Australia and our native foods are Barramundi, kangaroo steak, crocodile sausages or witchetty grubs. However, we also claim Pavlova, Lamingtons and Anzac biscuits. I'll eat the Barra, Pav, lamo's and the bickies but I won't even try the others.

Little house on the Praire, I dream of Jeanie, Wonder Woman, The Flintstones, The littlest Hobo, Gilligans's Island, Scooby-doo, Happy Days, The Beverley Hillbilly's, The love boat... oh and my all time fav... Prisoner - Australian classic! I used to run home from school everyday to watch it!!!

I miss my little convertible Peugeot.206 such a cute car and easy to zip in and out of parking spaces.

I just don\u2019t understand the appeal of expensive jewellery. As long as you like the way it looks and feels, then why would you care how much it\u2019s worth?

As far as I am concerned - we all have a CHOICE. We can choose to limit the time we spend on social media or we can stay on it most of the day. If it is used for the RIGHT REASON it is fantastic - or you can ALLOW IT TO CONTROL YOUR LIFE and hence your health. YOUR CHOICE. Do not blame social media for the impact on someone's health. It is NOT social media - it is the PERSON USING IT.

I don't think we have chivalrous gentlemen anymore, or they have been put off by these women who don't have the slight bit of feminine wiles. I was married to a pig who was incapable of even uttering a kind word or compliment. I did have a young man who gave me his seat at a funeral and another older gent who opened a door for me. I was very grateful and thanked them. and yes it is too over commercialized. You don't need to spend a bomb or be ostentatious to tell someone you love them.

In my last job a woman who thought she was my supervisor (she was in fact a co-worker) said “do you think I give a &@^% about anything you have to say”. Not willing to put up with that behaviour I walked into my boss’s office and handed in my immediate resignation. He asked why, I told him and he asked me to wait for 10 minutes whilst he sorted out the matter. He called a department meeting and made her apologise to me in front of everyone. I stayed at the company for many years and was very grateful when she was transferred to another location.

ALL IN THE US do not say nothing make sure trump maggots know how he lies and lies and lies 30,000+ when in office d o not put your head in the sand and just think the republicans maggots will go away

Will is done, funeral paid for, and memorial stone installed. I didn't want to leave preparations to chance and burden someone else who might question if they are fulfilling my wishes.

Why is everyone giving this incredibly intelligent and well informed girl so much grief? How much do you know about her? The Matrix summed it up: We are a virus! It is time we love our earth mother. She is not led by others and is not selfish, unlike the shortsighted many. I am disheartened by the ignorant, uninformed and selfish views of many below. I hope Gaia haunts you all in your dreams!!!!!!!!

I will admit a rewardian (new word?) gathering intrigues me - but I (personally) prefer the gathering to be in Vatican City (at least it would be sinful enjoyable and not to mention (but I will) - would appease the hedonistic lifestyle principles that I sometimes operate on). I would be in flashback mode and come dressed in the decadent disco era to the rewardian gathering - my drug of choice would be dancing!

Awe how lovely of you Robert. I wish you and all of Rewardia staff and rewardians a very Merry Christmas with family & friends and an amazing New Year 2023

Let’s just keep Australia for Australians! You can’t get more local than that. Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Oi, Oi, Oi!,