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I know it's been a few years since this post but I just wanted to say the recommendation for the vanilla slices at Dunolly Bakery was spot on. We sampled quite a few. Haven't found any better in the last few years and whenever our trip to Ballarat is talked about, without a doubt the yumminess...

Quite a lot of great liquids amongst these posts but did you have to bring up Passion Pop Tathradj & Silver? Brings a sick feeling straight to my throat. Eeww! That shake sounds pretty lethal isolation. I'll have to whip it up one day. And I love your list Dr Duck. Some very nice drops there...

Here's a country song to throw into the mix. It's had over 13 million views on youtube. Very catchy tune that is hard to get out of your head once you listen to it, especially if you like a bit of whistling in a song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8nY06Pt8Qw Sun Daze sung by Florida Georgia...

Good pics of your progressive carving AR. I've recently acquired some jasper and have thought about doing a bit of carving with them. I carved a piece of boulder opal way back in the old days, similar to the shape of the opera house. I'll post a pic if I ever find where I put that piece. Hope...

Probably out detecting is my guess or working too hard in his vineyard. Don't think he'd give up detecting.

That's awesome Ramjet! Thanks for posting this. I don't have TV and hardly listen to any news broadcasts on the radio so would have missed this great find. How lucky is he! :o

I had a look online for acres in and around the GT. Found 5 acres for $44,000. I'd be doing that. Five acres is a large enough area to detect every square inch in and then build your own little cabin. Digging is involved and what dirt you dig out can be processed for the gold stuff. You'll be...

I splashed out on some alcohol today and think this latest discovery will be my favourite for a long time to come. It's Somersby's Blackberry Cider. Just the right amount of sweetness for me and not sickly at all like some of the other stuff you can buy. Too mor-ish. I'm happy I got a...

It seems I missed AR's 2000 post birthday. But it's not too late. So cheers big ears :D Good on ya!

Thanks for posting these Jembaicumbene. Interesting reading about how it was in the olden days. :)

I'm jealous Wally. I tried detecting my Grandma's back yard that has been in the family for over 70yrs and I still came up empty. I only wanted one old coin. Just one! I'll have to get some detecting lessons some time soon-ish I think.

Reviving this thread as I was going to start same. But there's no way I can narrow it down to just one top movie. The Time Travellers Wife - my fav. The Young Victoria - my fav too. Gravity Date Night - not what it sounds like. Bit of action and comedy. Gone In 60 Seconds - just cause I...

Great tip AR. We should all do stretching exercises before and after we pan or prospect. It does help reduce the pain and increase the chances of gain :D

Yes, I am getting back into it. I've just sent off my local lapidary club membership not an hour ago. Can't wait to cut some potch I have to dust off the skills :) I love it!

Yes it will. I'd say just by the looks of his website he will be pricey. You could always send off a few enquiries to some on the NSW list to compare. They look to be in the more regional areas and may not be so dear. Let us know how you go.

Yes, I understand where you're coming from Heatho. It always comes back to the dollars. I do agree about your statement "No point paying $300 to get a stone cut that is only worth $50." It's a fact of life a lot of people try and save $$ for the most part. Just wanted to remind people there...

Didn't know you were down that way Scrounger until I saw your Lake Fyans post. Would have been good to meet a few PA members but time got away from me. I tend to have busy holidays. Not into sitting around. Yes, very lovely spot The Grampians. Can see why people rave about it. Hopefully be...

Thank you Scrounger. I went through all of those places so that makes sense. Had an absolutely yummy GF pie in Beaufort. Can't rate it highly enough. Well worth the stop in a small town with very yummy pie and cake shops.

Found a guy in Sydney who will cut your gemstone rough. There are people out there is Oz who provide this service! (That's why I'm no longer employed as an opal cutter - all the work gets sent overseas) :( He also has some examples of cutting from rough to cut gems. I can't view the videos...

Ha - ha 5ftfossicker. Out in the middle of nowhere I generally haven't seen any signs for Sydney myself :D although plenty of Snake Valley ones hours of driving, apart :) Let us know which one you go to AR and what it's like out there. I passed a historic gold marker near the one heading out...