The totally off-topic thread

[whatmeworry]

You should also add Carrie Fisher's Mother to the list. Debbie Reynolds still going at 84

Debbie Reynolds has been rushed to Hospital.

Actress Debbie Reynolds in hospital - BBC News

 

[drron]

And in the only in America file-

That is according to defense attorney Stacey Barrett, speaking on behalf of her client, Joseph Schwab.
After being pulled over on 5 August 2015, Schwab was charged by the Solano County district attorney with misdemeanor driving under the influence of a drug.
Almost 18 months later, Schwab is preparing to go to trial. The only evidence the DA has provided of his intoxication is a blood test showing the presence of caffeine.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/dec/24/california-dui-caffeine-lawsuit-solano-county

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

Debbie Reynolds has been rushed to Hospital.
Actress Debbie Reynolds in hospital - BBC News

Originally Posted by Major You should also add Carrie Fisher's Mother to the list. Debbie Reynolds still going at 84


Hey Major - you put the mottza on Debbie !!

 

[Cossie]

Originally Posted by Major You should also add Carrie Fisher's Mother to the list. Debbie Reynolds still going at 84


Hey Major - you put the mottza on Debbie !!

Certainly did! Debbie Reynolds, Singin' in the Rain star and mother of Carrie Fisher, dies aged 84 - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

 

[Major]

You should also add Carrie Fisher's Mother to the list. Debbie Reynolds still going at 84

Unfortunately I spoke too soon

 

[Denali]

Unfortunately I spoke too soon

Any chance you want to put in a good word for Trump? Theres still a couple of days for 2016 so theres still hope.

 

[whatmeworry]

Some speculation Trump's Doctor hinting at something might be wrong with his health.

[video=youtube;AcIMCxRniTI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcIMCxRniTI[/video]

 

[whatmeworry]

Looks like Armageddon in Melbourne soon.

 

[Hvr]

Looks like Armageddon in Melbourne soon.

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It's arrived.

 

[Denali]

Oh, dear Lord!

Kumail Nanjiani: Portlandia actor live-tweets getting stuck next to pantless passenger on flight

 

[whatmeworry]

P plater taking on flooded underpass.

https://streamable.com/nu2c2

 

[Bundy Bear]

Took a little drive yesterday on the Pacific Highway south bound from Brisbane, surprised that almost half the journey is still single lane each way and not dual carriage way.

What surprises most about the upgrade is 2 events that happened in 1989, which was 27 years ago.

from wiki

The Grafton bus crash killed 21 people and injured 22 on the Pacific Highway on the North Coast of New South Wales near Grafton. At some time between 3:50 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. on Friday, 20 October 1989 a southbound semi-trailer truck carrying a load of tinned fruit juice veered onto the wrong side of the road and collided with a Sunliner Express bus travelling the other way.

From wiki part 2.

The Kempsey bus crash occurred in Australia on 22 December 1989 when two full Denning Landseer tourist coaches, each travelling at 100km/h, collided head-on on the Pacific Highway at Clybucca Flat, 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) north of Kempsey, New South Wales. It remains the worst road accident in Australia; 35 people died, including both drivers, and another 41 were injured.

The coroner (Kevin Waller) endorsed the recommendation he made following the Grafton bus crash two months earlier, that the Pacific Highway be upgraded to dual carriageway between Newcastle and the Queensland border. The New South Wales and Commonwealth governments committed to carry out the required work, with an initial promised completion date of 2006. This target never came close to being met; at July 2008, only 267 kilometres (or 39%) of the route had been upgraded to dual carriageway standard, with 87 kilometres of divided road under construction and 325 kilometres of the highway still a single carriageway. As of May 2016, following a sustained upgrade program, 437 kilometres (65%) of the highway between Hexham and the Queensland border was dual carriageway (either at freeway or arterial road standards), with 240 kilometres of single carriageway remaining to be upgraded

Still a bit of a shock to travel on that piece of road, 1989 was the year I finished high school so its a big reminder as the years go past.

Yesterday was a head on crash 32km north of Grafton.

One of the weirdest places was through Ulmarra where there is the 50km speed sign but during school has a 40kms speed sign, on a national highway you have to be crazy.

 

[Bundy Bear]

Strange weather in Australia over the past few days.

Rain in Uluru, a few of us visited in 2014 and I think they said less than 2% of visitors see rain at Uluru, visitors a few days ago saw waterfalls.

From the paper.

ULURU National Park has reopened after record-breaking rain on Boxing Day caused flash-flooding.

And Adelaide had its hottest Christmas day in 75 years with a maximum of 41.3C.

Brisbane had its coolest Christmas Day in 46 years reaching 25.5C.

Sydney is set for a hot end to 2016, lets hope it stays fine for any NYE celebrations around the country.

 

[Milboo]

It is currently 30 degrees in Sydney. A tad unpleasant.

 

[anat0l]

It's surprisingly pleasant in Brisbane. Nice breeze at night making it quite comfortable. There is a slight bit of humidity but it's hardly noticeable.

During the day it's a bit stickier and it's also getting much warmer, but there is still enough breeze around so it can be managed. Moving around in business regalia might be a bit unpleasant.

I'm sure that will change considerably within a month. Luckily I have an air conditioner so sleeping won't be a problem.

 

[drron]

The Clybucca section of highway bypass was opened whilst I was working in Kempsey this year.
A lot of work is being done though.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Little Women LA - 'exploitation' or 'normalisation'?

 

[Denali]

Little Women LA - 'exploitation' or 'normalisation'?

Im guessing being trashy or enjoying drama is an equal opportunity employer. Im super excited that the Great British Bake Off is back!

There may have been a loud woohooo when I saw the ad while sitting in the lounge the other day. Im sure some of the FIFOs felt the same

 

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Took a little drive yesterday on the Pacific Highway south bound from Brisbane, surprised that almost half the journey is still single lane each way and not dual carriage way.

What surprises most about the upgrade is 2 events that happened in 1989, which was 27 years ago.

from wiki


From wiki part 2.




Still a bit of a shock to travel on that piece of road, 1989 was the year I finished high school so its a big reminder as the years go past.

Yesterday was a head on crash 32km north of Grafton.

One of the weirdest places was through Ulmarra where there is the 50km speed sign but during school has a 40kms speed sign, on a national highway you have to be crazy.

And at every election every political party will promise to make the PH a dual carriageway. The fine print (which is never announced) however usually indicated commencement of works in 10-20 years into the future

 

[mannej]

As a part of a Xmas present, the present contained a cash back/online one use store credit promo.
Whilst I won't name the company, Mr Clooney enjoys their products.
Funny thing is the store credit you will either lose part of the credit or have to make a co-payment, as the credit amount doesn't quite fit with regards to the amounts you need to purchase to be able to ship the product (I.e lots of 50).

Whilst I can have a chuckle, it's a bit sly if you ask me.