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Whilst the ACCC is looking at the supermarkets, maybe they should look at the power companies, look at your feed in tariff in comparison to your grid price per Kw and I’d guess most are being stung by a markup of 500 to 700% of what you receive. Power companies will bleat about network up keep etc, but don’t we have the same with maintaining our own solar panels, wind generators, batteries, up graded switchboards etc.
 
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years.

No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:

- Knowing when to come in out of the rain;
- Why the early bird gets the worm;
- Life isn't always fair;
- And maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children.

It declined even further when schools were required to get parental
consent to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.

Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed
to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death,
-by his parents, Truth and Trust,
-by his wife, Discretion,
-by his daughter, Responsibility,
-and by his son, Reason.

He is survived by his 5 stepchildren;
- I Know My Rights
- I Want It Now
- Someone Else Is To Blame
- I'm A Victim
- Pay me for Doing Nothing
 
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years.

No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:

- Knowing when to come in out of the rain;
- Why the early bird gets the worm;
- Life isn't always fair;
- And maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children.

It declined even further when schools were required to get parental
consent to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.

Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed
to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death,
-by his parents, Truth and Trust,
-by his wife, Discretion,
-by his daughter, Responsibility,
-and by his son, Reason.

He is survived by his 5 stepchildren;
- I Know My Rights
- I Want It Now
- Someone Else Is To Blame
- I'm A Victim
- Pay me for Doing Nothing
"Sadly, very true"
 
Correct Post i forgot to expand.
Did anyone hear more from his brother Hipocarcy ?
His sister Discernment apparently has gone walkabout. :)
Have another great Quiz Night Folks. Yowah Books.
by Blake Taylor
 

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Whinging about being stuck at home following a cataract operation (well my wife mostly).
Had the right eye done two weeks ago and have to have three different eye drops four times a day for four weeks. Have been warned by the surgeon to follow the eye drop routine strictly so just difficult to consider long times away from home wandering around the diggings.
The other eye is to be done next week so another five weeks of that routine to finish before I can consider any decent prospecting trips.
Perhaps a bit selfish of me to whinge really as people in earlier generations and cultures would have just had to suffer the consequences that modern western science and medicine spare us.
 
Whinging about being stuck at home following a cataract operation (well my wife mostly).
Had the right eye done two weeks ago and have to have three different eye drops four times a day for four weeks. Have been warned by the surgeon to follow the eye drop routine strictly so just difficult to consider long times away from home wandering around the diggings.
The other eye is to be done next week so another five weeks of that routine to finish before I can consider any decent prospecting trips.
Perhaps a bit selfish of me to whinge really as people in earlier generations and cultures would have just had to suffer the consequences that modern western science and medicine spare us.
Amazing how different doctorstreat cataracts. My wife has had both eyes done and just had to use normal eyedrops whenever necessary. Best Wishes.
 
Gotta quote from a brickie to build some steps consisting of 140 solids including splits. Quote $957.00 lncluding and I have to supply the bricks. Any thoughts and I think that is a bit rich. Mackka
 

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