“Should Tourism Australia argue the case for a kangaroo to be placed somewhere on our new national flag once we become a republic?” asks George Zivkovic of Northmead. “I found at least 36 flags that featured at least one animal. The best has to be that from South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The flag also has their coat of arms,which includes a macaroni penguin,fur seal,golden lion and reindeer.”
Bruce Satchwell of Carrara (Qld) says:“Auto volume is a feature of most smart TVs and set-top boxes which keeps the volume below a set level as requested by Denis Cartledge (C8). What my spouse wants is a feature that automatically increases the volume to drown out my commentary on the unscientific nonsense and inanity being broadcast.”
“A quick,serious message to the Australian government:Start an ongoing disaster recovery lottery,” suggests Graham Russell of Clovelly.
Moving on with a slice of family life from Janice Creenaune of Austinmer:“Wobbly tables (C8) can always be fixed,but pizza risers pose additional levels of danger with oversized trays placed on top. Any attempts to further prise pieces apart can lead to a dangerous event. Often familiarly discussed at my expense (and warnings given on EVERY possible occasion). Enough family!”
According to Gerhard Engleitner,the pyjama game is nothing new:“I didn’t realise that going out in public in your pyjamas (C8) was a new thing. The residents here in Hurstville have been doing it for decades. Fluffy slippers and all.”
“I once dreamt (C8) I was awake but when I woke up,I was asleep,” writes Stephen Knox of Chatswood. “It reminded me of the parliamentarian who dreamt he was making a speech in the house and,when he woke,he was!”
Are Australians finally starting to walk the talk? Joan Brown of Orange thinks so:“I don’t know if this is just a country thing,but since progressing (regressing?) to a wheelie-walker for trips to the CBD,I’ve noticed how kind people are,opening heavy shop doors for me,checking I get across busy roads,standing aside to give me room to pass. Without being asked,the staff at the checkouts lift my shopping onto the walker’s seat. A big thank you to everyone.”
“Ah,Ian Catt,(C8),I may be a dill,but I know just what you mint,” claims Tim Slack-Smith of Castle Hill.
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