tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post7907292890100796647..comments2023-07-27T21:14:18.975+10:00Comments on The Magpie's Nest...: The Astonisher astonishes with a policy against old people having fun - Mayor Mullet leads with her chin to play media favourites, Campbell Newman's 'unplanned' glowing report, and 50 Shades of Grey - The Old Geezer's Edition. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-82182654508607728632012-11-05T13:06:29.190+10:002012-11-05T13:06:29.190+10:00At least you'd be able to see him coming at ni...At least you'd be able to see him coming at night.The Pienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-56106122819192402882012-11-05T11:38:22.897+10:002012-11-05T11:38:22.897+10:00Good work Pie. Re the uranium debate, i worked at ...Good work Pie. Re the uranium debate, i worked at the Yeelirrie uranium processing pilot plant outside Kalgoorlie in the early eighties. it was all shut down at the change of election. As much as we had all the safety procedures, one bloke decided it was a good idea to smuggle a Nescafe coffee jar full of processed yellow cake home because he liked the colour of the stuff! One can only guess as The Third Readernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-55731950771418408822012-11-04T07:16:15.223+10:002012-11-04T07:16:15.223+10:00Yes,& by your good old self no less, when you ...Yes,& by your good old self no less, when you still graced the pages of the Astonisher.<br />No, SPQR means Senatus Populusque Romanus (the Senate & People of Rome).<br />You cannot forget the people mate, even if Anonymous.SPQRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-11930249690925659922012-11-02T19:26:44.190+10:002012-11-02T19:26:44.190+10:00Which council xmas party are they referring to? Th...Which council xmas party are they referring to? There is one for each building / depot so at least 5. Some get a snag on bread and 1 standard drink others knock off early with an open bar and seafoodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-39033621123230024212012-11-01T08:32:27.407+10:002012-11-01T08:32:27.407+10:00Ummm, polite inquiry, SPQR.
Are you the (presuma...Ummm, polite inquiry, SPQR. <br /><br />Are you the (presumably) bloke who gained a mention a few years ago for the clever number plate SPQR which was attached to a very handsome Holden Senator? (For Mystified of Mysterton, SPQR was the Roman symbol for The Senate and/or senator). The Magpienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-88417390960672157482012-11-01T07:58:34.567+10:002012-11-01T07:58:34.567+10:00SPQR ; Yes my 2008 C180 Kompressor (bought second ...SPQR ; Yes my 2008 C180 Kompressor (bought second hand) looked very lonely next to it. (the car not the pretty young thing)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-55343815642056473702012-10-31T16:08:48.557+10:002012-10-31T16:08:48.557+10:00R I PR I PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-58530704152197657302012-10-31T14:30:26.649+10:002012-10-31T14:30:26.649+10:00Bought my first packet of smokes in the new packag...Bought my first packet of smokes in the new packaging today. Shock. Horror. Smoking is bad for you?<br /><br />Who would have thought?<br /><br />Thank you, NannyLaurie Boydnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-3390413267439241832012-10-30T18:38:20.624+10:002012-10-30T18:38:20.624+10:00i agree with Grumpy if he can run his media commen...i agree with Grumpy if he can run his media comments via Sen Mcdonalds office before he open his mouth he should have another go. However as a leading ? (he claims and the T/B seeks for advice ) maybe they should wire him a comment is waiting in the wings for a second attempt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-34551846592953829402012-10-30T16:19:15.167+10:002012-10-30T16:19:15.167+10:00Rumour has it that some of those originally approa...Rumour has it that some of those originally approached in 2010 are now regretting their decision and may have a tilt at pre-selection. Ewan may be a meathead, but at least he showed he had some balls. He deserves another go - over time he may learn the value of loyalty in return and the wisdom of not giving voice to the every dumb thing that pops into his head.Grumpynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-56294417936537240612012-10-30T16:03:36.781+10:002012-10-30T16:03:36.781+10:00I hear tell the Media Hound and Political Pest (Ma...I hear tell the Media Hound and Political Pest (Magpie's words of wisdom) Paul Jacob wants to put his hat in the ring but he's been told to go away by the Labor faithful..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-26538249988101285312012-10-30T13:22:35.893+10:002012-10-30T13:22:35.893+10:00Pauline Hanson? HaPauline Hanson? HaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-51439109583533834172012-10-30T07:39:27.688+10:002012-10-30T07:39:27.688+10:00Speaking of Ewan, is there any decent contenders w...Speaking of Ewan, is there any decent contenders willing to knock Ewan off his seat? Katter's are sorted, ALP? Anyone?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-61313320262452991802012-10-29T14:41:45.647+10:002012-10-29T14:41:45.647+10:00I loved reading Ewen's gushy love struck post ...I loved reading Ewen's gushy love struck post on Facebook. Jen's the it gal.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-55300103726432772222012-10-29T14:38:58.559+10:002012-10-29T14:38:58.559+10:00Good afternoon Pie. I should I say that in Asian?
...Good afternoon Pie. I should I say that in Asian?<br />I'm astounded that if we are a multicultural country why is it we are forced to teach our children Asian language.<br /><br /><br />Will Australia be renamed to IndonAustralia or Chinaustralia?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-43969165981233431212012-10-29T11:31:36.238+10:002012-10-29T11:31:36.238+10:00'Pie - are you attempting to organise my thoug...'Pie - are you attempting to organise my thought processes?<br /><br />No point - even the experts gave up long ago...Grumpynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-71196730018109595112012-10-29T10:56:54.828+10:002012-10-29T10:56:54.828+10:00And another thing.
There has always been somethin...And another thing.<br /><br />There has always been something a bit dodgy about the nuclear power debate.<br /><br />I remember, in the mid to late 70's, I had a little Moreton Bay Launch moored in Doughboy Creek (incidentally, near the old Bulimba power station). I clearly recall seeing a mini mountain of bright yellow stuff - had to be yellowcake - on the northern side of the Brisbane RiverGrumpynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-87635283100347165172012-10-29T10:53:11.395+10:002012-10-29T10:53:11.395+10:00My motel here in Cairns usually slips a compliment...My motel here in Cairns usually slips a complimentary copy of the Cairns Post under my door every morning. Today, there was a note saying that the Post was now being printed in Townsville and sent by up by road. Apparently, there was some "incident" on the highway and the truck was delayed, so no paper with the All Bran this morning. <br />Grumpynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-76738343199427171102012-10-29T09:37:18.339+10:002012-10-29T09:37:18.339+10:00There has always been something a bit dodgy about ...There has always been something a bit dodgy about the nuclear power debate.<br /><br />I remember, in the mid to late 70's, I had a little Moreton Bay Launch moored in Doughboy Creek (incidentally, near the old Bulimba power station). I clearly recall seeing a mini mountain of bright yellow stuff - had to be yellowcake - on the northern side of the Brisbane River, about 1 km in from the thenGrumpynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-82366520797675354852012-10-28T10:45:45.838+10:002012-10-28T10:45:45.838+10:00Always entertaining Pie. The serving defence folk ...Always entertaining Pie. The serving defence folk are the reason there's freedom (eerrrr???) in this country.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-7336827265723148782012-10-28T09:04:51.836+10:002012-10-28T09:04:51.836+10:00Gee what's the price of a tax deductible black...Gee what's the price of a tax deductible black honda accord. Ah the envy of the anonymous!SPQRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-9710321578142980622012-10-27T19:00:05.292+10:002012-10-27T19:00:05.292+10:00Regarding your comments 13 Oct re Townsville Enter...Regarding your comments 13 Oct re Townsville Enterprise I notice a bubbly young lady from TEL at the North ward Shopping Centre driving a new black Honda Accord Euro (top of the range) supplied by Pick (n 'pay) Maybe mode of transport is supplied in lieu of membership fees, leased or could she have salary sacfifed to obtain this vechileAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-56446498623383571842012-10-27T15:50:27.403+10:002012-10-27T15:50:27.403+10:00Dude I was just joking, the Astonisher will keep p...Dude I was just joking, the Astonisher will keep printing Hagar and The Phantom; worthwhile news will remain as an optional extra.<br /><br />All I said Dude, was that my deficit was bigger than yours, now form a committee to prove me wrong.<br /><br />I’m the Happy Buddha dude, just enjoying a simple life, <br />You’re a bloody Greenie mate always bleating and making your own strife.<br /><br />Martin Knoreply@blogger.com