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  1. MacDoc

    Reverse mortgage...redux

    One of my classmates from uni opted for MAID in Ontario due to Alzheimers and partner and I have been chatting about it tho rules are different in Australia. Still this was inspiring ...... https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-03/australian-donates-organs-after-self-administering-vad/106086648...
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    Riding Down Under - Tropical Cairns Australia

    This is not likely to continue but was fun work Start word a big pay day! Waiting on Sunday to see how the crazy Germans are surviving floods. Sneaking in a ride between showers. Damn it is thick out - glasses fogging up. Two brekkie sandwiches and a free flat white for $7 ....that's enough for...
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    Where to get a puppy?

    She has her nose in the kitchen and knows it's off limits but was insisting her post supper blueberries were overdue. We have not entirely convinced the pup that kitchen is off limits even when we're not in it. :rolleyes: Pup did pretty well with her first really loud Tstorm tonight. Couple of...
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    Riding Down Under - Tropical Cairns Australia

    Our new puppy introduced to Tstorm.... Pretty good one too. Very welcome rain and cooler air. 2026 off to a good start Great New Years Day motorcycle ride. Good Hungry Jacks deal Much needed rock n roll Tstorm. Then an eagle on Wordle :giggle:
  5. MacDoc

    Happy New Year

    If the rest of the year goes as well as this jaunt I'll be a very happy rider. 526 turns on the Gillies counting both directions and no issues other than touched my toe down going downhill this time....my feet are too big clearly Now just waiting on new chain and sprocket. 🍿
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    Science news of the day

    FFS what a monster. Only been on a 380 once and yeah it felt big inside but I had NO IDEA!!! The Concorde was tiny inside but what a rush on take off. :sneaky: The 380 discontinued but loved in London
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    Riding Down Under - Tropical Cairns Australia

    The girl likes her chow and what an incredible landscape Off for my first ride in 2026 :love: Lovely day considering time of year here and what's around us weatherwise a ride up the Gillies on New Years Day and Hungry Jacks deal. Cheese burger, fries, 6 chicken nuggets and a small latte...
  8. MacDoc

    Happy New Year

    Got my wish too...clear skies and reasonable temp. :giggle:
  9. MacDoc

    Vendee Globe and other sailing around the world

    Thanks for explanation. They did seem to take the ruling with good grace.
  10. MacDoc

    Happy New Year

    Thanks - I'd be happy with a clear day just now. Some areas got 3/4 of a meter of rain :eek:
  11. MacDoc

    Happy New Year

    Yeah Sydney does it up proud. .... and other places https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-31/new-years-eve-revellers-celebrate-across-australia/106189124
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    Happy New Year

  13. MacDoc

    Where to get a puppy?

    We're hosting a 5 month old rescue pup who might be staying. gets a bit rowdy at times
  14. MacDoc

    Vendee Globe and other sailing around the world

    ouch https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-31/explainer-how-bnc-lost-sydney-to-hobart-overall-prize/106189890
  15. MacDoc

    TV shows currently watching

    watching S1 again...S2 just dropped. I have just about 100% forgotten S1... :oops:
  16. MacDoc

    TV shows currently watching

    Terrific reviews
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    Vendee Globe and other sailing around the world

    Round the World record is being shattered.....they are 1,000 nautical miles ahead of the previous record....thing is motoring :eek: :oops:
  18. MacDoc

    Re-sole Motorcycle Boots

    I had trouble getting separated soles redone on Alpinestars here in Aus. Bootmaker said there was no way to secure them properly as were factory fused. My Gaerne were easy to fix but the Alpinestars throw away....maybe there are new glues now.
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