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    Victoria - firewood collection points

    The Autumn 2015 firewood collection opens from 1 March - 30 June followed by the Spring 2015 season from 1 September 30 November. Be aware - the jolly green giant is out checking and a few fines have been issued already - they are checking trailers coming out of the bush. See link...
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    World Gold Council - web site. (Thumbs up)

    World Gold Council. Recommended site. If you scroll down to bottom left, there are some interesting bits and pieces in the history tab. http://www.gold.org/
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    Holden Sandman - it's back!!!!

    Here's a blast from the past. I'm sure there will be a lot of happy memories recalling jaunts in the back of the Sandman. Bring back drive-ins, bottle sized cans of beer, duffle-coats and Countdown!! Ahhhhh - the Northland Drive-in, Bruce Lee movies and parking right at the back...
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    GPZ 7000 wanted ad on gumtree

    Very funny. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/hillside-3037/miscellaneous-goods/minelab-gpz-7000-wanted-to-buy-in-victoria-for-cash-on-pickup-/1073993898
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    Rio Tinto and Alcoa to axe mining plans for Mitchell Plateau

    Who negotiated this on behalf of the miners - LS?? Epic fail. I think the conversation went like this: LS "We want a prospecting lease. Swap you for a Honda I recently set fire to with a lighter" Government: "OK LS - we will turn the whole think into a national park - no mining." LS: "OK - do...
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    Man accidentally sets car on fire

    This could not be LS could it? http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-24/man-sets-car-on-fire-using-lighter-to-see-while-refuelling/6343602?section=vic
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    Tide turning in favour of gold producers

    ABC news - today. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-19/tide-turns-in-favour-of-gold-producers/6333904
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    Stanley rake

    Just posted this info elsewhere in another post as an aside but thought I would share this. Masters and Bunnings are selling Stanley Aluminium Landscaper rakes for about $70. They are quite wide and can be folded down and are a real time saver when gridding/raking. Pretty strong and despite some...
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    Thermomix conspiracy

    Rant begins. I am getting nagged by daughters and granddaughters to buy these Thermomix thingies as loving father/grandfather gifts. Something along the lines of "Just sell some gold Dad/Pop". I have googled this thing to see what all the hype is about. You can cook cakes and roasts and stacks...
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    Clunes Booktown 2015 Festival 2-3 May

    Dates are set. Last year was excellent (as always). best roast beef and gravy rolls at the bowls club stand. got some great gold books in 2014 , ranging in price from "sell a kidney" (Idriess 1st edn) to "keep the change chief" (Dunach GF). get there early and park right up close to the edge of...
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    A new Grandson

    Yahoo!!! Son just off 'phone to tell me that the newest addition to our family has arrived early. Good news - another healthy boy - Ben. Grandchild Number 6, we only need another 5 for a test team. 'Pies baby membership completed! (Bad news - I have to make nice to the ex-Mrs Loamer and her...
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    Apple to buy 1/3 of worlds gold

    Is this a GPZ 7000 conspiracy? Have Codan colluded with Apple to sell more GPZs to fullfill their huge gold order? And it isn't even easter or school holidays switch and bait trick. Get detetcting!!! Apple would be buying up nearly $30 billion in gold a year just for this one model of the...
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    the strange toilet phenomenon called 'breaking the seal'.

    if you have wondered why? Dr Karl at the ABC has the answer. http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2015/02/17/4179578.htm
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    frozen berries recall

    I realise this has been heavily reported on in the news - but WOW!!! This will cause many, many shudders. These things are pretty cheap and ideal for making (???) healthy smoothies for the grandkids over summer. Not anymore. The price for Australian organic/fresh is really high or out of season...
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    The sono GFX-7000 - we covered off on this piece of xxxx yet??

    I have no doubt this will get bought and the questions will flow. "Why doesn't my sono 7000 pick up my car let alone any gold?" http://sonometaldetector.en.alibaba.com/product/1995398029-222068816/High_Sensivity_Gold_Metal_Detector_GFX_7000_in_SONO.html
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    Victorian Hunting Guide - 2015

    available at: http://www.gma.vic.gov.au/
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    John Tully gold maps.

    Just a heads up - JT has a new Inglewood Map book for sale at all the usual Vic dealers for about $20 odd. Good news is - Doug Stones are tres ordiaires - these are quite good. You will still have to do some hard research to pad out the maps, but current users of JT's stuff - you will do OK and...
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    National Anthem of STRAYA (to the tune of Hey Ya)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMdbVHPmCW0 I am sure some-one will object - boo hoo. (It is not offensive)
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    Stawell mine could hold key to finding dark matter,

    ABC Vic on-line article Please see: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-09/victorian-mine-could-hold-key-to-finding-dark-matter/5954830
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