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January 2, 2012 by Jafo
Stardock is more than 'just' Gaming, or for that matter 'just' GUI skinning. Stardock's sites [Interests/Community] are about BOTH. Connectivity between Stardock's Communities is fundamental to the success/continuity of their Sites/Forums. "Everything Else" is just one of the Forum Intersections - and it's for, as it's title suggests - Everything Else. For those who prefer NOT to partake with such 'off-topic' subjects their ONLY potential for i...
January 9, 2012 by Jafo
Australian Taxation Office1/10/2012TAX REFUND NOTIFICATIONDear Taxpayer,After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund of $773.80Please submit the tax refund request and allow us 6-9 days in order to process it.To access your tax refund, please follow the steps bellow:- download the Tax Refund Form attached to this email- open it in a browser- follow the instructions on your screenA refund can be delayed for a variety...
January 25, 2012 by Jafo
Bewdy, cobber.... [actually no-one ever says that - at least not these days]. There's a few of 'us' out there..... .....just remember to always wear your magnetic boots...
February 7, 2012 by Jafo
Melbourne, Tuesday night....Rod Laver Arena..... Whole bunch of 50-somethings in the audience....packed house..... Roger Waters at his brilliant best. The 'light show' alone was worth it. Stick it on your 'bucket list'....  
February 14, 2012 by Jafo
It's been too many years.....should'a got 'em probably 5 years ago....but you know....you get slack/diverted/etc.... I've had them since I was about 15 .... I blame school/study for now having crap eyesight....used to be able to spot a Wedgie 2 miles up in the air currents [Aussies will know what that is]....but not anymore. Needless to say things went downhill....getting the script.... First....the original optometrist has long-since moved on...so it's a new one.......
August 28, 2013 by Jafo
Third year in a row, and that's a first for anyone. And between Oz and Canada we have 7 of the top ten.... There's something to be said for living in the 'best' place and just visiting cities like NY and London... [it'd help though if they weren't so bloody far away]....
July 8, 2013 by Jafo
16 year old Pink fan paid 460-odd to be in the mosh pit at Pink's concert last night [in Melbourne] and TWITtered some crap about a bomb...and 'blowing up the Rod Laver arena'.... His face was identified from his page....and he was located in the arena.....carted out by security and didn't get to see anything of the concert. He now faces Police criminal charges of terrorism [and notification he will NOT be getting a refund].   You rug-rats of the 'Me Generati...
May 11, 2013 by Jafo
....to people in Australia, at least. [never sure which specific 'days' are universal] Today's is 'special' for me as it's my first without a Mother. To everyone else's I hope you have a great day....
May 1, 2013 by Jafo
The TRUE and ORIGINAL "Heavy Metal" They're on tonight in Melbourne....and it's been 40 years since the last time... Hopefully Ozzy has a few synapses that still fire OK ....and from the sound of the song linked....he ain't changed much at all... About time I got a little 'Black'.... Seen the Pinks, the Purples....even the Crimsons...
April 22, 2013 by Jafo
You will be missed.
February 11, 2013 by Jafo
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August 24, 2012 by Jafo
Looks like Lance wasn't dealing off the top of the deck. Dang it ...so disappointing.... even IF cycling 'invented' the art of drug cheating....
June 6, 2012 by Jafo
19820605 .... Terry and I got hitched..... ....and we're still hitched. Now I need to head off somewhere and buy some pearls.....
May 24, 2012 by Jafo
So said the news item yesterday...... Maybe it's because we're so easily amused....   Surely can't be because Gina is Numero Uno Rich-Bitch on the planet..... It would take the average Australian 465 THOUSAND YEARS to match her PERSONAL income for this one year.  NINETEEN BILLION and counting. Come on, people....now you really know the reason for the Carbon Tax. She ain't gonna give it up willingly....even wanted to hold off on giving it to ...