Back in Dubbo Base again, I could nearly run guided tours around here now. Mrs T is in for X-rays today. You have to appreciate our health system, her oncology nurse heard she was here and popped in to make sure she knew what, where and why regarding today's visit. ❤️

Cobar today to watch the under 6s strut their stuff. 4 hour round trip for 40 minutes footy, so worth it.

WOW! 80% of Australia's online gambling is done by mobile phone. Interesting insight on our ABC into the meteoric rise of gambling in Oz. Over $1,500.00 is lost to gambling for every adult in the country, every year. 🤯

To whom it may concern! You have received this because you obviously support One Nation. Your post/spelling/grammar/racism or sheer stupidity doesn't warrant an individual response so accept this generic statement instead. Read a book you imbecile or get someone to read it to you. Regards humanity.

It's time to draw a line in the sand. I want everyone to start being brutally honest. If you appreciate all that migration has done for this country then tell migrants that. If you don't, then tell them that you appreciate the care but don't want your doctor to own a house here in Australia. 😡

Today I added to my best meal ever memories, Birthday cake decorated by my grandson. At 5 he managed to get most of the icing to stay on and spelled "POP" in smarties on top. Never has a birthday cake tasted sweeter, ever. I love my life. ❤️

You've got to love Australia's health system. Where treatment focuses on outcome, not income. ❤️

Good news, the operation went well. I'm now half a Thyroid lighter and the Doc is happy too. Thank you for your kind messages. I'll be back on deck in no time. ❤️👍

You've gotta love our health system. Op scheduled for May 30 and get a phone call this morning "how'd you like to have it tomorrow?" I'm in. Me thinks it will be a big dinner tonight as nothing after midnight except water. Hmm, what to eat?

Health committee meeting today. Lots to discuss. Community transport is top of my agenda at the moment, remote and isolated patients could do with a bit of help. ❤️

Time for your annual service and maybe a short blast (when the rain stops).

What we need right now is someone brave enough to look into wealth accumulation by politicians.

Nice little spot on Wiradjuri country with the Wambuul slowly snaking beneath the campsite. Good group, a few old Elders, a couple of young bucks and a few wide eyes. Fish are on, all but 2 returned for next time. I love my life. 🖤💛❤️

In a country weaning itself off fossil fuels, did South Australia really need to repeal the fracking moratorium. 😡

I'm getting old. Once upon a time I could go camping for a long weekend with what I could tie to my motorbike. I'm going fishing tomorrow and need a trailer for the essentials. 😆

I just watched a bloke trying to reverse a road-train out of our cul-de-sac. 27 times in 30 minutes he tried. It just goes to show, persistence pays off in the end. I'm sure the wheel tracks in my front lawn will grow over. Poor bloke, for a minute there I thought he was just going to walk away. 😆

Same old same old. PK (ABC Australia) has a business representative that is still arguing that trickle down economics leads to wage growth. The same old lie, just in a different century. It didn't work in the previous years and it's not working now. FFS just pay a living wage.

Today I hope to learn a little of Japanese culture whilst sharing a bit of mine. It should be fun 😊

I'm not a gynecologist but I can spot a One Nation voter a mile away.

Maybe we could spend some of that AUKUS money on the Inland Rail?

We need to change our language. It's not the lower class vs the upper class, it's the all class vs the no class.

Hey Albo, you watching Starmer? When you favour the rich over the worker....

Recorded temperature, 2°C. Feels like, stay in bed till six and see if the day improves?

The three biggest problems with the world today are: Greed. Greed. And yet more greed. Oh, and the Epstein files.

The government is supposed to represent the people. So I'm told. The people have to fight big business for the right to have an environment. So why do the people have to fight the government to have an environment?

The economy explained. My @smh @theage cartoon.

All this chaos because one little baby never heard the word "no"!

Thank you (?), sister Jackie! 🤣 @fivetimessix.bsky.social @dalewalls1.bsky.social @cardwell4u.bsky.social @blueresister.bsky.social @westonjk.bsky.social @financecharg.bsky.social @bishopx50.bsky.social @andygr60.bsky.social @rivergoat.bsky.social @arnfinnarnesson.bsky.social @urbanperspectiv.ai

Have you ever stopped at the lights and recognized a mate beside you and thought 55 years ago we would be racing when the light turned green? I did this morning and was thankful for age and wisdom. Anyway 1-0. 😆

It's time to hassle the sparky about a heavy duty circuit for a faster charge to the EV. Oh wait, I am the sparky, what a hassle.

Water meeting again today. The 2 day planning meeting is the most important event on our calendar. Providing recommendations to the water manager on the use of a dwindling resource isn't easy, but if it was easy they wouldn't need input from the group. Have a great day, I will. ❤️

Education. A good education should allow me to change my opinion based on the presentation of new information. Changing my mind isn't a sign of a lack of education, rather I think it's a sign of education in progress. You simply can't know everything. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Water Group meeting today. With our dam at 27% it will take a while to work out the best use of next year's environmental water allocation. Luckily we have some amazing people to help us make the right decision and Healthy Rivers Dubbo leads the charge. I'm in good company. 🖤💛❤️

You know you're doing something right when someone rings up and says "I've got a flat battery and I remembered that you are retired and thought you might be able to help?" 10 minutes later they're shouting me a milkshake and laughing about the wait time for Roadside Assistance. I love my life. 🖤💛❤️

Wow, 5 hours to reroof the verandah, that's not bad. Still some flashing to do and some screws to put in but that can wait till tomorrow. Time for a foot spa. The first thing to go is my feet, standing on the rungs of a ladder for 50+ years hasn't been kind, still....

"I didn't want to bother you, so I wired it up myself". Please, please, if you have a question just ask. I will tell you if it's OK to DIY or not, I might even be able to give you some advice. Electrical fires take lives every year and I don't want any of you to be a headline in tomorrow's paper.

Hmmm, the government will adopt all recommendations of the antisemitism investigation? I guess now they might turn their attention to the 331 recommendations of the 1991 Royal Commission on Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, yes?😢

Australia needs to investigate whether any Australians are in the Epstein files. The truth needs to come out.

It was a good trip, but it's time to turn the camper trailer back into a tool trailer. Unpacking and cleaning are the worst part of a trip but necessary. Tomorrow I'll be assisting big brother to reroof a section of verandah at his place, after a cuppa of course. I love my life. ❤️

What a champion. This is what we do in the country. Help each other out. Props to you @big-tony.bsky.social for being a shining example of how it's done. Never drive past a raised bonnet. ❤️ #straya

Read, sign and submit. It’s that easy and incredibly important. #auspol naturensw.good.do/murraydarlin...

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Radio interview on the ABC this morning about the Murray Darling Basin Review. If you haven't already, put in your submission soon. If you drink, swim or shower, you need to have your say in keeping the river healthy for the future.

I love my life. A young driver blew a radiator hose 50k's from anywhere and the knight in shining armor that came to the rescue rented a car trailer with no winch. Luckily I carry a snatch strap (named Jock) and managed to tow the Subaru up onto the trailer. Never drive past a raised bonnet. ❤️

ROAD TRIP! 400k today, a mate needs some moral support tomorrow, so off I go. A leisurely drive with a few sightseeing opportunities, and of course supporting a bakery or coffee shop along the way. Narromine to Collerenabri, let's get this party started. Anyone heard of the town "Come by chance"? 😄

Tramp avoids media scrutiny yet again. B grade mock up.

It breaks my heart that in 2026 a Welcome To Country elicits such disrespect. Three generations of my family served this country and the haters can't spare them a minute of respect. 😢💔