Gobbledygook: Reality, Dreaming or Rubbish?

Julia said:

Well, that's wonderful news, Explod. I can so imagine your relief. I started to read your original post where he was missing and thought 'oh god, how awful', but now he's home he'll soon recover from his experience.

Is there any particular reason you have him tied up? Do you not have fences?
You can train dogs not to leave their property even without fences.

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Thanks for your kind thought Julia.

He has had a propensity to wander off on his own and I did pick him up from a lost dogs home some three years ago. It could well be why he was there too.

Anyway, he is very stiff and sore but has been drinking plenty of water and did have some food tonight.

Things are most definitely looking up after that stroke of luck.

I am so glad to hear your dog came back, explod : )

Very true qld frog, can be like a house of cards, pull one they all fall.
The last month for me has been death and funerals, very sad.

You can start investing with $5 by purchasing old pure silver coins. They have grown in value by 500% since 2001.

At my urging some years back my Step Grandson began collecting 1966 silver 50 cent rounds. His first ones for around $4.50 He is still buying them has more than a thousand and he could sell them for more than 10g today. Up 3% so far this week infact.

Posted here as the person talking to the newbies does not like me to upset the apple cart.

No one seems to be able to think outside the square anymore.

Tink, I am sorry to say that Max got out again and chased a very large roo across the busy highway just missing a car. Could not keep him chained (bad in itself all the time) and he seemed to be able to escape as he wished. As you all know I got Max from the pound some 2.5 years back and he was never a happy fellow, always cowering, expecting to be hit. A sad loss but sometime you just have to put things aside and move on.

Hi explod,

I am so sorry to hear about your little dog, I know its a part of life and we just have to move on, doesnt make it any easier at times, I hope you are coping OK.

Its been very quiet in our household since losing both our pets last year in a matter of 6 mths, after 17 years of pets in the home. I am slowly adjusting, but its amazing how much a part of our lives they are.
I am minding my brothers toy/miniature poodle for a few days at the moment, very cute. He is only 2.

We have decided to take a trip overseas, and when we come back, see how we feel and maybe do it all again with the next generation - a cat and a pomeranian, see what happens...

All the best

explod said:

Tink, I am sorry to say that Max got out again and chased a very large roo across the busy highway just missing a car. Could not keep him chained (bad in itself all the time) and he seemed to be able to escape as he wished. As you all know I got Max from the pound some 2.5 years back and he was never a happy fellow, always cowering, expecting to be hit. A sad loss but sometime you just have to put things aside and move on.

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This doesn't actually say Max has passed on to canine heaven. You say he just missed a car. I thought he had gone to another member of your family to live?

Ooops, that was my fault, sorry explod.
Yes, I can understand your reasoning, and its good that you can still see him

I do tend to ramble at times...

Julia said:

This doesn't actually say Max has passed on to canine heaven. You say he just missed a car. I thought he had gone to another member of your family to live?

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That is the case Julia, the later development took place since we last spoke. The other party could not keep him there and my Brother would not allow him back here. Then on the accident with the car, then chasing the roo across the road and his child biting problem I had to let him go.

On reflection as stated above he never did get over the cruel treatment he undoubtedly received from his previous owner as we thought that he would. I am very sad about it all but due to the unfortunate circumstances overall feel that he is in a better place.

Time to move on and do some dusting.

Interesting the news of late, notice Goldman Sachs are going to provide Equador with $580 million in liquidity for 466,000 ounces of gold. Ye good ole private banks have no borders or government to worry about so will do well over this one.

Yep, and over the last few years noticed that they as well Morgs and a few others, (on behalf of shareholders of course) have been averaging down/up on failing gold and silver mines. Could be a bob in all this as the US dollar's prop is looking a bit shaky. But gold could be a bit shorted for awhile yet.

On QandA notice that we too will follow the good ole U S of A and Tony will do a barnstorm just like Julia as she strutted the stage with the Pres.

Russia going to tighten up the gas to Ukraine who are a bit behind on the bills. So all good.



Promise this time I will be back soon. BP back to 170 so a bit of excitement thrown back will be all good.

And remember this thread is about rubbish.

So moving along we see that Ukraine is about stuffed now with Russia and China soon free to trade resources etc outside of the petro dollar.

Of course the US are as mad as hell but are able to keep MSM blocked on the big issues with blown up war fronts.

Funny really, as ISIS is probably not much more dangerous than the oth three groups in that middle east region and you would think a wise man would leae and let them fight it till their own end. But of course near the dam etc there is oil an of course we need basses in which to hold of the UN and democracy so things go on.

The great (a)rabbit of course is laying out what the would should do with his Bishop strutting the stage in a big way.

Meanwhile the workers work less and have nothing to play on.

explod said:

So moving along we see that Ukraine is about stuffed now with Russia and China soon free to trade resources etc outside of the petro dollar.

Of course the US are as mad as hell but are able to keep MSM blocked on the big issues with blown up war fronts.

Funny really, as ISIS is probably not much more dangerous than the oth three groups in that middle east region and you would think a wise man would leae and let them fight it till their own end. But of course near the dam etc there is oil an of course we need basses in which to hold of the UN and democracy so things go on.

The great (a)rabbit of course is laying out what the would should do with his Bishop strutting the stage in a big way.

Meanwhile the workers work less and have nothing to play on.

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I didn't understand any of that, so it must be gobbledygook

SirRumpole said:

I didn't understand any of that, so it must be gobbledygook

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Yes, close to incomprehensible.

Thanks SirRumpole and bellenuit for your valuable observations.

Today we have Obama standing up to the threats, 'We will destroy ISIL"

On the ball this lad, set them up with arms and supplies not eight months ago to now blow them away. Very good for their private munition factories too. I think they would have good offshore deals and manufacture them offshore to feed some of the poor in the wrong places too. Have I got that right? Next war zone "places" maybe.

And we move onto the rabbit, opps, excuse me, Mr Abbott, who it is announced also today "Abbott awaits call from Obama". Now this could really turn the tide in my view, we have been going hard at it since Fighting George dubya stood on the aircraft carrier deck (sounds a bit like a tale my dad used to say "the boy stood on the burning deck" mum would never let him finish the line, must have been dirty) in 2003 and swore "...a great day for democracy"...

So to quote Fred Aberystwyth, of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, (today's Age) " we have an Orwellian war-without-end, so that they could continue to reap billions in profit from the misery and suffering of people in lands far enough away as to not cause a whimper in the "homeland". The lid is totally off the can now, and the worms are calling the shots."

explod said:

So to quote Fred Aberystwyth, of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, (today's Age) " we have an Orwellian war-without-end, so that they could continue to reap billions in profit from the misery and suffering of people in lands far enough away as to not cause a whimper in the "homeland". The lid is totally off the can now, and the worms are calling the shots."

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You have outdone yourself again explod



Should all this be in another thread ? Why did you put that stuff in this one ?

SirRumpole said:

You have outdone yourself again explod



Should all this be in another thread ? Why did you put that stuff in this one ?

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Good suggested there Sir arr, but I do tend to stray away from topic. I may well move the connection of the rabbit in tomorrows news to the problems Kim Beasly has with his toenails these days..

Your support in these dark days is appreciated. to you too.

explod said:

And we move onto the rabbit, opps, excuse me, Mr Abbott,

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explod said:

I may well move the connection of the rabbit ...

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Explod, if you can't find some slur a little more sophisticated than the above, perhaps best to just not try being cute. It's on a par with the silly "Juliar" when Ms Gillard was PM.

You rather remind me of a caller to an ABC radio program a few days ago who spluttered in indignation that, of all things, Mr Abbott actually turned up on the beach in his budgie smugglers. Wow! What would he expect?
A dinner suit on the beach?
If you're going to express dislike for an individual or his policies, have the common sense to find valid points of criticism rather than silly puns based on the pronunciation of a person's name.

SirRumpole said:

Should all this be in another thread ? Why did you put that stuff in this one ?

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Given the title of this thread, it seems entirely appropriate here imo.

Mr Rabbit is all over the front pages war mongering on a conflict that has nothing to do with the proper governing of this country.

In fact the first 10 minutes of ABC news last night was all that. And the more noise is,made the more these youngsters will seek attention.

Re: 45 years ago today

About 45 years ago I went to the Koroit Police Station and filled out an application form to join the Victoria Police.

My Son-in-law a few years ago became the Officer in Charge of the Koriot Pole Station.

His wife, my Daughter (now a Det/Inspector) said when she joined up that she would never marry a Policeman because they were too shifty.

My Son-in-law was a fireman. When his mob privatised he was moved to Townsville Queensland. My Daughter took12 months leave without pay to be with him.

On their request I completed an application for him to join up. He proved not to be shifty and produced two lovely Grandaughters. The eldest completed her HSC this year and looks to go to Uni next year.

Just before I filled out that form 45 years ago, my Dad on his deathbed asked if there was any sign of his first Grandchild. Sadly I could not satisfy the yearn in his fading eyes. He'd had a hard life, lost his Mum at 14, injured and traumatised in WW2, and had eight of us wild children.

But now and again he loved to go to the races. In 1957 he had 7 children, the farm, just getting on its feet produced 7 bales ofwool, he went to the Melbourne Cup that year staying with his elder Brother at North Melbourne. Overnight he dreampt No 7 in the frame, backed it well and home it came.

My Daughterof course never met her Grandfather, I am not one for the horses myelfbut my Daughter loves to go now and again.

This year, newly promoted she could not get to The Cup, but got to Flemington on the Saturday. Noticed he picking a few and comments on facebook. About10 minutes before the main race just decided to have a look at the field. For some reason No 7 stood out at about 12 to 1. I simply sent her a text, No 7, not even thinking she would back it.

A few seconds after the horses crossed the line came the reply "thks Dad, a few dollars richer"

It was not till abit later and speaking with my Daughter that perhaps here was my Dad sending a message to his firstborn Granchild. He now has 15 of them and though I do not believe in a God, I sort of think that Dad is somewhere out there smiling.

45 years of time and space. Andforgive the spellin please.

Julia said:

Explod, if you can't find some slur a little more sophisticated than the above, perhaps best to just not try being cute. It's on a par with the silly "Juliar" when Ms Gillard was PM.

You rather remind me of a caller to an ABC radio program a few days ago who spluttered in indignation that, of all things, Mr Abbott actually turned up on the beach in his budgie smugglers. Wow! What would he expect?
A dinner suit on the beach?
If you're going to express dislike for an individual or his policies, have the common sense to find valid points of criticism rather than silly puns based on the pronunciation of a person's name.


Given the title of this thread, it seems entirely appropriate here imo.

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How I miss Julia, a wonderful leader from the rear who made us all feel greater.

I do wonder at what she would assess the huge, in some cases 50% loss in BHP, WOW and so many other so called players holding up supperannuation funds. We are now in worrying and uncharted waters.

And missing from discussions of late are my old friends, Uncle Festivus, that great ole bloke from Townsville, So Cynical very quiet too, Tech/A as well.

Do we have a fear to express, feel this myself of late, the markets look totaly rigged but no one wants to talk about it.

Cumoorn, some discussion on the big issues that worry you.

I'm certain that you're not alone in your various sentiments.

Every time I peruse this forum now, I cannot help but notice the conspicuous absence of her daily posts and the ofttimes sagacious ways she delivered a dose of reality and prudence in places where it was needed.

As for your comments on the markets, there's certainly been some larger players getting caught out in recent years. The comparable paltry fines they receive when caught are hardly sufficient to deter continuance of such behaviour.

Everyone is scared, and so am I.

Not only the financial world, but population and climate too,

Yeh,, ok

,, no answers...... only fear.

Cumoorn, some answers please.????

Or r we really fu cke.. d