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Grier said:
More serious ailments like heart issues, strokes, organs issues, cancers, ... are treated promptly and free in the public health system.
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I was reading that the waiting list for elective surgery is currently longer than for a good while during this economic downturn, mostly caused by your over spending mates in Canberra Terry. We can only just afford private health as wife still brings in an income, but it is becoming more of a struggle with greedy companies putting up their premiums when they wish. We have also been using Medicare more too for such things as severe wounds and burns at public hospital Emergency Depts. Plus we also M for eye care. Personally I have been pleased with their prompt and attentive care.
 
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Richie said:
That was my main criticism. Hitting those most vulnerable to the affects of the cost of living. Who cares they dont pay tax any more, but you pinkos, remember this clearly, we still vote.
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Pinkos, Commies ..? Fascists, ... .

I'm currently a mild Pink Socialist tinted with shades of Green. Pink mixed with Green gives Brown, like the soil.
 
Grier said:
Pink mixed with Green gives Brown, like the soil.
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You ruined it by being mixed with the far leftist Greens Terry. The P P that appears to be the spoiler in future elections is One Nation. They could jump the Greens to become a major force in coming yrs, specially having Barnaby in its ranks.
 
Another failed attempt to assassinate DTrump.

Being so concerned about Global warming I am Green 💚.
However, given the shamozzle in Iran, the play book has certainly changed which bodes badly for future generations.
With unpredicted compounding factors the global warming situation is getting quite dire, thanks to a blithering orange idiot.
 
An Australian-developed floating desalination system has been named a contender in a major international competition focused on addressing global water scarcity. Tethered in Okehampton Bay off Tasmania’s north coast , the 26-metre-long unit uses wave, solar and wind energy to convert seawater into drinking water. Most of the structure remains below the surface, with only a five metre buoy-like section visible.
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More Aussie innovation.
 
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An Australian-developed floating desalination system has been named a contender in a major international competition focused on addressing global water scarcity. Tethered in Okehampton Bay off Tasmania’s north coast , the 26-metre-long unit uses wave, solar and wind energy to convert seawater into drinking water. Most of the structure remains below the surface, with only a five metre buoy-like section visible.
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More Aussie innovation.
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That is a great invention! Well done Australia.
 
Richie said:
I was reading that the waiting list for elective surgery is currently longer than for a good while during this economic downturn, mostly caused by your over spending mates in Canberra Terry. We can only just afford private health as wife still brings in an income, but it is becoming more of a struggle with greedy companies putting up their premiums when they wish. We have also been using Medicare more too for such things as severe wounds and burns at public hospital Emergency Depts. Plus we also M for eye care. Personally I have been pleased with their prompt and attentive care.
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I've thought about just dropping mine for ages.
 
Kram81 said:
I've thought about just dropping mine for ages.
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Those socialists slugged us oldies in the Budget by lowering the rebate for certain aged care procedures, but the premiums wont be lowered. Thats the way, hit the most vulnerable hardest you so and sos.
 
Richie said:
Those socialists slugged us oldies in the Budget by lowering the rebate for certain aged care procedures, but the premiums wont be lowered. Thats the way, hit the most vulnerable hardest you so and sos.
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That's not good Craig. There's a lot of pain going around.
One of my Billiard mates was very anger about the changes using lots of expletives, which he apologised for later.
That's ok, other friends have been very vocal too.
 
Hey Thomas,
I just bought a new bicycle. My old Giant was wretched and over 50 years old I reckon.
I did a lot of research initially considering an electric one but they were costly, heavy and most with big wide tyres.
I want a bicycle mostly for the exercise I need so I started looking at non electrics which were considerably cheaper. I didn't want a racer nor an off road bike with big wide tyres, nor a small wheeled bike.
This is what I ended up buying for only $389. It was on sale reduced $270. A nice bicycle I took ages to select.
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Disc brakes and 3×7 gears with silky shifts.
It was a choice of a Black or Teal frame colour.
The low cross bar too for my old bones.
I don't might the distinctive teal colour; thieves don't favour distinctive colours. Too obvious!
I spent time today adjusting the seat, attaching my old water bottle holder, tinkered with this and that ... and inflated the tyres to 60psi. They take 50psi to 85psi. I have a hand held digital/recharable battery inflator that goes up to 150psi.👍
The front wheel easily detaches too making it easy to put into my Corolla hatch.
 
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Grier said:
Hey Thomas,
I just bought a new bicycle. My old Giant was wretched and over 50 years old I reckon.
I did a lot of research initially considering an electric one but they were costly, heavy and most with big wide tyres.
I want a bicycle mostly for the exercise I need so I started looking at non electrics which were considerably cheaper. I didn't want a racer nor an off road bike with big wide tyres, nor a small wheeled bike.
This is what I ended up buying for only $389. It was on sale reduced $270. A nice bicycle I took ages to select.
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Disc brakes and 3×7 gears with silky shifts.
It was a choice of a Black or Teal frame colour.
The low cross bar too for my old bones.
I don't might the distinctive teal colour; thieves don't favour distinctive colours. Too obvious!
I spent time today adjusting the seat, attaching my old water bottle holder, tinkered with this and that ... and inflated the tyres to 60psi. They take 50psi to 85psi. I have a hand held digital/recharable battery inflator that goes up to 150psi.👍
The front wheel easily detaches too making it easy to put into my Corolla hatch.
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Why skip electric Terry?
 
Time we had a quiz guys. First up I chose a movie. You have two clue choices.

Synopsis: A high school girl is bullied by her classmates and abused by her fanatically religious mother.

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Richie said:
Why skip electric Terry?
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Too expensive, heavy and big wide tyres making it harder to pedal. I once had a mountain bike with similar big wide tyres when I lived in the hills, and it was not good for riding on roads.
Mostly I want to get fit again by pedalling and owning a motorbike an electric bike would be doubling up.
Also, I doubt an electric would fit in my car. Too heavy to lift as well.
 
Grier said:
Hey Thomas,
I just bought a new bicycle. My old Giant was wretched and over 50 years old I reckon.
I did a lot of research initially considering an electric one but they were costly, heavy and most with big wide tyres.
I want a bicycle mostly for the exercise I need so I started looking at non electrics which were considerably cheaper. I didn't want a racer nor an off road bike with big wide tyres, nor a small wheeled bike.
This is what I ended up buying for only $389. It was on sale reduced $270. A nice bicycle I took ages to select.
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Disc brakes and 3×7 gears with silky shifts.
It was a choice of a Black or Teal frame colour.
The low cross bar too for my old bones.
I don't might the distinctive teal colour; thieves don't favour distinctive colours. Too obvious!
I spent time today adjusting the seat, attaching my old water bottle holder, tinkered with this and that ... and inflated the tyres to 60psi. They take 50psi to 85psi. I have a hand held digital/recharable battery inflator that goes up to 150psi.👍
The front wheel easily detaches too making it easy to put into my Corolla hatch.
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Good buy Terry, and the right activity for our age group. Congrats. 50 years was your old one! unbelievable. Cycling can't have been your top priority. Good decision not to go for an E-bike in your case. That looks like a really good bicycle, for which I'd have chosen the same colour as you. You might miss some mudguards, I reckon. Even short ones will be helpful and protect your clothes, whenever you go for a ride after a shower to enjoy the clean air.
Yes, the inflators are a must. I don't think I could manage with a normal air pump. Apparently I never did since people noticed and suggested inflating the tyres.
How big are the wheels? 26"? I lighting required? And where are you going to cycle? Is Perth a bike-friendly place? Are there cycleways?
Wish you a lot of fun with it.
 
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Good buy Terry, and the right activity for our age group. Congrats. 50 years was your old one! unbelievable. Cycling can't have been your top priority. Good decision not to go for an E-bike in your case. That looks like a really good bicycle, for which I'd have chosen the same colour as you. You might miss some mudguards, I reckon. Even short ones will be helpful and protect your clothes, whenever you go for a ride after a shower to enjoy the clean air.
Yes, the inflators are a must. I don't think I could manage with a normal air pump. Apparently I never did since people noticed and suggested inflating the tyres.
How big are the wheels? 26"? I lighting required? And where are you going to cycle? Is Perth a bike-friendly place? Are there cycleways?
Wish you a lot of fun with it.
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Thomas,
My ancient old bike was handed down several times before it was given to me. I've had several bicycles in my time and feel I needed a new one. Mainly for exercise and being in the moment. There's a lovely park near me with old growth trees and a bitumen path around it, also limestone tracks criss-crossing it. It's fitingly called Arbour Park.
A road racer couldn't handle limestone that well.
This one's wheel size is 700c or a wheel diameter of 70cm or a radius of 35cm, or 27.6inches? Is that a 26" size?
Its tyres, like my decrepit one's, are about an inch wide and a little knobly. A nice all rounder that is fine on limestone tracks. I think they call that a hybrid, nothing to do with electricity.

I'd like to get a back rack for it too and will inquire about those small mudguards. Good thinking. 👍
 
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