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I was reading the headline page of MSN News. I got the shock of my life.

The headline read "QANTAS Airline Closes Down."

Then I read further and they were talking about the shareprice on Friday.

Please can we have our ball back?

Speaking of numbers built, I took a look at the WWII bombers built where the number was more than 1,000.

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley       1,814

Avro Lancaster                               7,377

B-17                                               12,731

B-29                                                3,970

B-24                                               18,188

Beaufighter                                     5,928

Blenheim                                         1,821

H.P. Halifax                                     6,176

Heinkel He-111                               6,508

Heinkel He-177                               1,169

Short Sterling                                  2,371

Vickers Wellington                         11,461

So it surprised me, after more than 2 years research, it was only recently that I heard of the 4th most produced bomber of WWII, the Petlyakov Pe-2, with 11,430 built.

Brilliant driver!!

Victory Day celebrations were much downgraded this year, with only one tank (all he has left?) and no airforce flypast.

The TV news crew went with a 100 year old lady who drives to do her shopping every week.

A bit like W.A., in Vic a person can continue to drive until a doctor or family member decides their licence should be suspended or cancelled. 

Oh to be a young multi-millionaire. A young guy who recently paid $39 mill for a penthouse in Melbourne, on the 57th floor, had a glass wall removed so he could have his $3 mill McLaren Senna GTR lifted in, to go in his foyer, as the racing car cannot be registered and he didn't want it getting covered in dust in a garage.  Read more and see video here.

In a report on tonight's news, there are 148 drivers in Victoria who are 100 or older. No testing required.

When you're tired and need a break....

11 hours ago, Old Koreelah said:

Am I gonna die?

Yes.       And so will everyone else.                

The head of Russia's mercenary Wagner group said on Monday that according to preliminary data his troops were beginning to receive the ammunition they needed, and reported heavy fighting in the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.

"Today, the groups advanced a maximum of 130 meters (400 feet) ... Fierce fighting is going on, but the groups are continuing to advance," Wagner said in an audio message posted on social media.

"According to preliminary data, we are starting to receive ammunition. We have not (yet) seen it in practice."

A young Army private seeks permission from his commanding officer to leave camp the following weekend.
“You see,” he explains,
“my wife’s expecting.”
“I understand,” the officer tells him.
“You go, and tell your wife that I wish her luck.”
The following week the same soldier is back again with the same explanation:
“My wife’s expecting.”
The officer looks surprised,
“Still expecting?” asks. `Well, well, my boy, you must be pretty bothered. Of course, you can have the weekend off.”
When the same soldier appears again the third week, however, the officer loses his temper.
“Don’t tell me your wife is still expecting,” he says.
“Yes, sir,” says the soldier resolutely. “She’s still expecting.”
“What in heaven is she expecting?” the officer. Says the soldier simply,
“Me.”

Not so silly....

The kid doesn't look aborignal. But then again, neither do many that claim to be, so they can be offended.

We don't have a topic named Raving Mad Videos, which is where this belongs.

I thought Queensland was beautiful one day, perfect the next.

Hate to play the heavy here, but there is something grating on me, not only on this site, but more widely on the web, so not having a shot at anyone in particular, as it applies to many.

RECON V RECKON

Many people are using the word "recon" to mean believe, think, etc.  eg. I recon this or that...

The correct word is "RECKON" as in reckoning.

RECON is an abbreviation of RECONNAISANCE, and pronounced re-con. I also learned, looking it up on the web, that RECON is a gay men's organisation, and the name of their clothing and website.