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[RANDLOVER]

In the last few months I've noticed the freeways around my place have a new type of rumble strip for the line markings and shoulders, it seems to be a tyre tread pattern that they can just paint/stick on unlike the old style which was more like rendered/plastered on. I'm disappointed that this isn't on the toll roads first, as all the money they collect should be used for improvements.

[ChookD2]

I'm disappointed that this isn't on the toll roads first, as all the money they collect should be used for improvements.

They would just call it ... "increased maintenance costs" .. and put the toll up.

[cuppabillytea]

Thus far I haven't heard them use an excuse to put the toll up. They just do it with a big FU.

[RANDLOVER]

The scariest cars we've ever driven | Auto Express
The scariest car I’ve ever driven was a 1949 Land Rover Series I. A car built almost exclusively for off-roading, the vague and heavy controls made it quite the handful to navigate from A to B.
And despite my short drive being restricted to the Land Rover’s Solihull off-road course, it was clear this car was built with one sole purpose. It took the steep inclines in its stride and managed to ford water I’d feel uncomfortable swimming in, but simply getting it going was a challenge in itself.
The clutch required legs of steel, while turning the steering wheel felt like the tyres were wading through treacle. The bouncy ride and thinly-covered seats didn’t make it particularly comfortable either – especially by today’s standards. The fact it was raining at the time, with the windows steaming up quicker than we could wipe them clean, was the icing on the cake.

[RANDLOVER]

Queensland moves to protect 'surgeon' title amid cosmetic industry crackdown - ABC News

I think this is going to decimate the "tree surgeon" industry.

[3toes]

Just participated in a new cultural experience. The British street party for royal celebrations

Was invited to one being held in a friends street. Cost £10 a head to attend. So a win here as could go as a participant not having to worry about organising

Only request was to bring a desert that could feed 8 people. Other were tasked with food to go with the mains. If home made had to bring list of ingredients to display with the food. How much 8 people eat was left up to me. No one skimped and there was plenty of food until the end

Organisers were doing BBQ with hamburgers and sausages enough to 2 of each per person. About 150 people attending most being from the street and surrounding streets

Street had bunting strung across it and along the fences and housing. Everyone brought their own table and chairs which were set up in rows on each side of the street. More flags provided to decorate the tables. Even food was on paper plates with the flag on them

Entry to the street had an arch of red, blue and white balloons. Collect stick on name tag and first cup of Pims. This drink seems to be the original alco pop and is very popular here

Also at the entry was a life size cut out of the couple with some dress up clothes and a corgi for selfies. Something I was able to resist. Was more popular with the ladies later in the day who after a few drinks

First up was to mingle and then join the food queue. Once feed and watered a raffle was drawn. Prizes were various bottles of gin. Then the kids did a parade with the crowns they had been making with various prizes given out

Kids then had a treasure hunt with more prizes while the adults continued to work on food and drink

It seems one American from the base near by appeared to not understand the dress code of red, white and blue and was wearing black tie

Weather in our favour as was dry and the sun even shining for about half the time. Temperature in double digits for about the third day so far this year. Someone commented on it being 18 degrees which was almost too hot. Today back to over cast and single digits

Surprised me that except for the bunting and selfie opportunity at the entrance it was much like any other gathering for a party. No other mention of the excuse for the party. Not even a toast

Started at 1 and all over packing up by 5pm.

[NavyDiver]

Just participated in a new cultural experience. The British street party for royal celebrations

Was invited to one being held in a friends street. Cost £10 a head to attend. So a win here as could go as a participant not having to worry about organising

Only request was to bring a desert that could feed 8 people. Other were tasked with food to go with the mains. If home made had to bring list of ingredients to display with the food. How much 8 people eat was left up to me. No one skimped and there was plenty of food until the end

Organisers were doing BBQ with hamburgers and sausages enough to 2 of each per person. About 150 people attending most being from the street and surrounding streets

Street had bunting strung across it and along the fences and housing. Everyone brought their own table and chairs which were set up in rows on each side of the street. More flags provided to decorate the tables. Even food was on paper plates with the flag on them

Entry to the street had an arch of red, blue and white balloons. Collect stick on name tag and first cup of Pims. This drink seems to be the original alco pop and is very popular here

Also at the entry was a life size cut out of the couple with some dress up clothes and a corgi for selfies. Something I was able to resist. Was more popular with the ladies later in the day who after a few drinks

First up was to mingle and then join the food queue. Once feed and watered a raffle was drawn. Prizes were various bottles of gin. Then the kids did a parade with the crowns they had been making with various prizes given out

Kids then had a treasure hunt with more prizes while the adults continued to work on food and drink

It seems one American from the base near by appeared to not understand the dress code of red, white and blue and was wearing black tie

Weather in our favour as was dry and the sun even shining for about half the time. Temperature in double digits for about the third day so far this year. Someone commented on it being 18 degrees which was almost too hot. Today back to over cast and single digits

Surprised me that except for the bunting and selfie opportunity at the entrance it was much like any other gathering for a party. No other mention of the excuse for the party. Not even a toast

Started at 1 and all over packing up by 5pm.

Double Digits! Things are looking up. The American Black tie is almost tame to the running gear I was in while not watching

[3toes]

Being an optimist I have just had the car air con regassed ready for summer and those occasional days when it creeps over 20 degrees. Locals refer to these days as tropical. Not sure what tropics they go to ! ?

[RANDLOVER]

First time I heard that name (Antichrist) used was for the battered Series in The Gods Must Be Crazy.

I have actually met Lena Farugia from The Gods Must Be Crazy II and chatted to her for a few minutes while filming an ad for a company I worked for, she was lovely.

Moved to the appropriate thread from the D1 section.

[RANDLOVER]

Being an optimist I have just had the car air con regassed ready for summer and those occasional days when it creeps over 20 degrees. Locals refer to these days as tropical. Not sure what tropics they go to ! ?

IIRC according to the BBC News the weather bureau was expecting 30 degrees there this weekend, did it eventuate?