tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post2528235420777748998..comments2023-07-27T21:14:18.975+10:00Comments on The Magpie's Nest...: Jumbo’s jumbled agenda – yes, the Jones boy is at it again – Typo gets a touch-up from Media Watch – the gush-o-meter goes off the dial for the royal circus – and the final frontier: voting in America is only for the brave – and persistent. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-4285186759400461902012-11-18T23:30:33.056+10:002012-11-18T23:30:33.056+10:00Yeah, I'll be in that.
Mick Carroll deserves ...Yeah, I'll be in that.<br /><br />Mick Carroll deserves to have done well. He was the last human in the editor's chair and by far the best of the parade I saw go through from the mid-80s onwards.<br /><br />Unfortunately I have a lasting memory of him calling the staff together -- I presume you were there, 'Pie -- to tell us he was leaving. He said the next man in was a mate of his, Vicky Sealnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-51654763981343837422012-11-16T15:35:12.875+10:002012-11-16T15:35:12.875+10:00Grumpy ; That would have to go down as comment of...Grumpy ; That would have to go down as comment of the week ;JOHN Nnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-1941176523501010352012-11-16T10:28:55.394+10:002012-11-16T10:28:55.394+10:00Good Work Pie, Always entertaining.Good Work Pie, Always entertaining.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-37613056976942726822012-11-15T08:50:46.649+10:002012-11-15T08:50:46.649+10:00Reply to News Views: If you have a squizz at the J...Reply to News Views: If you have a squizz at the June 30 blog this year, you will catch up on the Ogre's whereabouts and departure. But your inquiry is coincidental - his grim reaper visage was back in town for a private farewell a couple of weeks ago. Can't give any details - The 'Pie wasn't invited - which is passing strange, considering how the old bird was so often in Mr The Magpienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-7252464875519167972012-11-14T11:22:43.646+10:002012-11-14T11:22:43.646+10:00What they don't disclose to the reader while y...What they don't disclose to the reader while your reading the Astonisher is that 2011 was a horrible year. Dead wood floats and they're still there. They use the system and it's as if you 'have to do your time' pack mentality. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-35912636469260338242012-11-13T16:11:04.503+10:002012-11-13T16:11:04.503+10:00As the Royal Commission approaches for people to s...As the Royal Commission approaches for people to speak out against the church, they should consider those who have worked for the Astonisher.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-76973811762323262922012-11-13T15:39:34.932+10:002012-11-13T15:39:34.932+10:00Note to readers of the Astonisher.
As a photograph...Note to readers of the Astonisher.<br />As a photographer you had to put up with the cub journalist twaddle. They seem to think that Kelso takes eight minutes from the CBD when booking assignments.<br /><br />ps. How's your asbestos cough?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-67870789298124652292012-11-13T15:07:27.693+10:002012-11-13T15:07:27.693+10:00The analogy only works if you want it to. It'...The analogy only works if you want it to. It's saying that animal cruelty is ok because there's someone else in the world that is even more barbaric than what was done to the sheep.<br /><br />And what would be the "appropriate anaestheitic" for a beheading?<br /><br />Not Withstandingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-37158127371500901692012-11-13T13:58:04.976+10:002012-11-13T13:58:04.976+10:00I've just recieved Ewan Jones Herbert report i...I've just recieved Ewan Jones Herbert report in the letter box today It states on the front page "IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WITH A FEDERAL ISSUE PLEASE CONTACT MY OFFICE " The key words are FEDERAL ISSUE Remember that when next you pre-empt State and Council Matters..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-7914861808507754622012-11-12T21:20:33.676+10:002012-11-12T21:20:33.676+10:00I just watch channel 7 this evening and noted Ewan...I just watch channel 7 this evening and noted Ewans response to this labour lady. The Libs are already looking at jobs cuts. Is Ewan serious? Mr Jones, you had my vote last time. Mr Lindsay the time before that. But no more. Along with the Premier you guys are just crazy. Has our town not already suffered enough. Good luck Ewan, you are going to need it. Do yourself some justice and just look andAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-50577183189449085442012-11-12T16:00:06.634+10:002012-11-12T16:00:06.634+10:00Pie is it true the Ogre of Ogden Street is leaving...Pie is it true the Ogre of Ogden Street is leaving/has left?? News Viewsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-29143418935280870442012-11-12T14:46:28.287+10:002012-11-12T14:46:28.287+10:00The point being: if you've worked for The Asto...The point being: if you've worked for The Astonisher you'd find out that for some it's like working in a Chinese athletic shoe shop. You become a slave in a way. Do as you're told. For some managers it's 'Do what I say, not what I do'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-77858320967850897502012-11-12T13:11:13.276+10:002012-11-12T13:11:13.276+10:00He would indeed. Although I suspect that they alr...He would indeed. Although I suspect that they already visit regularly. As do the kiddies at the Bully-Tin. Young Anthony puts in a few not-so-subtle hints that he reads the "Pie's warblings. <br /><br />At least Ewan puts his name to his posts. More front than a rat with a gold tooth.Grumpynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-18402327427109638002012-11-12T09:30:52.770+10:002012-11-12T09:30:52.770+10:00Just a short while ago, we scoffed and derided poo...Just a short while ago, we scoffed and derided poor little Rwanda for achieving a temporary seat on the UN Security Council. Apart from an appalling record of human rights abuse within its own borders, it is actively creating ugly mischief in neighbouring Congo. Quite a horrid little place, by all accounts. <br /><br />However, the leaders of that country have demonstrated that they relevant to Grumpynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-28632160647859226572012-11-12T06:15:38.291+10:002012-11-12T06:15:38.291+10:00It's just not the bullsheet if there isn't...It's just not the bullsheet if there isn't an amorous pregnant snake on the front page during an election.Unleash the Dogsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-84742282663509133912012-11-11T18:54:38.568+10:002012-11-11T18:54:38.568+10:00Err, Third, old mate, to what do you refer? No ima...Err, Third, old mate, to what do you refer? No image came through. Try again. Magpienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-268569233737694282012-11-11T18:15:36.239+10:002012-11-11T18:15:36.239+10:00Pie, Love your blog and your comments on the Bulle...Pie, Love your blog and your comments on the Bulletin. I also remember your must-read restaurant reviews in the Sunday Telegraph. These days, nobody pays for reviews! Cheers, GonzoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-66955749776638664412012-11-11T16:01:12.467+10:002012-11-11T16:01:12.467+10:00Strewth Pie I am sure mine was not the only face t...Strewth Pie I am sure mine was not the only face to recoil in shock when I read the poster above. My God they scared me, surely not The Astonisher an "open" fan of your warblings.The Third Readernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-37304794926687704032012-11-11T15:34:38.762+10:002012-11-11T15:34:38.762+10:00So, if the Astonisher went broke and disappeared f...So, if the Astonisher went broke and disappeared forever,what then? I buy it for the outrageous stories,puts a smile on my face thinking what great minds must meet to circulate this daily rag. woodducknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-48103289116711607282012-11-11T12:39:20.237+10:002012-11-11T12:39:20.237+10:00Finally, a politician who's visiting this foru...Finally, a politician who's visiting this forum and posting. Thanks Ewen.<br /><br />They should be frequently visiting and posting here. I'm sure Grumpy would like it too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-69780130017598208682012-11-11T12:22:13.418+10:002012-11-11T12:22:13.418+10:00Shows the illusion and the Bull's agenda.Shows the illusion and the Bull's agenda.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-29240020741902629042012-11-11T12:20:49.590+10:002012-11-11T12:20:49.590+10:00Mick was a good bloke. Then, it went down hill int...Mick was a good bloke. Then, it went down hill into anarchy. We were left with Typo, Atil (The DING DONG red and stripe sock witch) and Mickey, DenyOmi and other dills who sat in the chief of staff chair at times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-45807435507902029102012-11-11T10:46:21.968+10:002012-11-11T10:46:21.968+10:00FYI Further to my post this week re Upper Ross Dev...FYI Further to my post this week re Upper Ross Developement (Proposed) T Raggatt has a piece in T/B 7 Nov. Number of attendees about right Fails to mention that Ewan Jones said a few words and agreed that a resolution could be handed thru his office (i would have thought this really was'nt a Federal Matter ALL but 2 people agreed to have a resolution drawn up and once Jones saw the hands up John Nankervisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-43619876394156554112012-11-11T10:42:24.702+10:002012-11-11T10:42:24.702+10:00Uh,oh, gremlins in the system. The above comment i...Uh,oh, gremlins in the system. The above comment is of course NOT from The Daily Astonisher (as if), but from your ever-lovin' 'Pie.The Magpienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-26471857221317665992012-11-11T10:41:43.737+10:002012-11-11T10:41:43.737+10:00Well here on Maggie Island, we have our own tiny C...Well here on Maggie Island, we have our own tiny Community News, which trust me on this, is a lot better read than "the Bully". And it has a weekly tv guide! Even the once entertaining "Weekend Australian" has stopped producing one of those (my main reason for buying the damn thing) and only gives the Sat/Sun TV listings. What cracks me up is that the Editors of big Lady-Byronhttp://www.magnetic-diary.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com