Alpo Posted January 30 Posted January 30 What is it? I see that it says 1 pound up in the corner. I thought it might be script, that the miners were paid with it was only good at The company store. But if it was issued to John, and it's good for a year, and it's non-transferable - that don't sound like money. John bought a license for one quid that gave him permission to prospect? 1 Quote
Sedalia Dave Posted January 30 Posted January 30 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Alpo said: John bought a license for one quid that gave him permission to prospect? YEP https://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/Minerals/Miners-Rights-2427.aspx Hasn't changed much in the last 160 years https://resources.vic.gov.au/licensing-approvals/fossicking#:~:text=A miner's right allows you,individuals only (not businesses). Edited January 30 by Sedalia Dave 1 1 Quote
Sedalia Dave Posted January 30 Posted January 30 (edited) before you ask What does fossick mean? Chiefly Australia and New Zealand : to search about : rummage. transitive verb. To search for by or as if by rummaging : ferret out. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fossick#:~:text=chiefly Australia and New Zealand,if by rummaging %3A ferret out Edited January 30 by Sedalia Dave 1 Quote
Texas Joker Posted January 30 Posted January 30 21 minutes ago, Sedalia Dave said: before you ask What does fossick mean? Chiefly Australia and New Zealand : to search about : rummage. transitive verb. To search for by or as if by rummaging : ferret out. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fossick#:~:text=chiefly Australia and New Zealand,if by rummaging %3A ferret out If you fossick you could sift existing tailings or pan a creek, but not start new commercial mining operations. It's a hobby sorry of thing not a business. 1 Quote
Buckshot Bear Posted January 30 Author Posted January 30 The irony being most in Townsville can't read 1 3 Quote
Brazos John Posted January 30 Posted January 30 11 minutes ago, Buckshot Bear said: The irony being most in Townsville can't read It's like the warning to not drink fluids from your car's battery! I hope everyone complies with the request - it seems fairly reasonable. 3 Quote
Buckshot Bear Posted January 30 Author Posted January 30 22 minutes ago, Brazos John said: It's like the warning to not drink fluids from your car's battery! I hope everyone complies with the request - it seems fairly reasonable. LOL 2 Quote
Alpo Posted February 1 Posted February 1 Interesting. The choice at my house was eat it or get your butt busted and then eat it. 2 2 Quote
Rip Snorter Posted February 1 Posted February 1 Eat it or go hungry! Beets and liver were the worst. 2 1 1 Quote
Buckshot Bear Posted February 2 Author Posted February 2 Won't be posting for a while. Just to let you all know, I've been admitted to Hospital. I've just gone and poisoned myself. I ate what I thought was an onion but it was a Daffodil Bulb. They said I'll be out sometime in the Spring..... 2 4 1 Quote
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted February 2 Posted February 2 23 hours ago, Buckshot Bear said: So four of the most dangerous don’t live in Australia? Did you guys just get bored with some that were only REALLY venomous and decide to share? Regards Gateway Kid 5 Quote
Buckshot Bear Posted February 2 Author Posted February 2 (edited) Edited February 2 by Buckshot Bear 1 3 2 Quote
Buckshot Bear Posted February 2 Author Posted February 2 2 minutes ago, Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life said: So four of the most dangerous don’t live in Australia? Did you guys just get bored with some that were only REALLY venomous and decide to share? Regards Gateway Kid Been a bad year for snakes, had to take care of quite a few. They're protected here, so I r-e-l-o-c-a-t-e-d them....... 1 3 Quote
Brazos John Posted February 2 Posted February 2 27 minutes ago, Buckshot Bear said: Won't be posting for a while. Just to let you all know, I've been admitted to Hospital. I've just gone and poisoned myself. I ate what I thought was an onion but it was a Daffodil Bulb. They said I'll be out sometime in the Spring..... Damn! I got all worried, and to calm my fears, I kept on reading. When you kept posting, I thought, "Hmm. I better reread that poisoning comment again." Maybe I'm not the only one to have thought that you were serious. We'll be looking for an Easter renaissance! 1 1 2 Quote
Buckshot Bear Posted February 2 Author Posted February 2 28 minutes ago, Brazos John said: Damn! I got all worried, and to calm my fears, I kept on reading. When you kept posting, I thought, "Hmm. I better reread that poisoning comment again." Maybe I'm not the only one to have thought that you were serious. We'll be looking for an Easter renaissance! Sorry Brazos ..... Hope you're having a great weekend mate. Its Sunday evening here so ours is almost kaput. 2 Quote
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted February 2 Posted February 2 2 hours ago, Buckshot Bear said: Been a bad year for snakes, had to take care of quite a few. They're protected here, so I r-e-l-o-c-a-t-e-d them....... ... yep, they is protected ........ ........ but they ain't armour plated 🙃 3 Quote
Alpo Posted February 2 Posted February 2 9 hours ago, Brazos John said: Maybe I'm not the only one to have thought that you were serious. He said he'd be out in the spring. Well our spring starts in another month or so. But his spring is about 8 months away. Dayum. 3 Quote
Buckshot Bear Posted February 2 Author Posted February 2 (edited) Edited February 2 by Buckshot Bear 2 4 Quote
John Kloehr Posted February 2 Posted February 2 18 hours ago, Buckshot Bear said: Won't be posting for a while. Just to let you all know, I've been admitted to Hospital. I've just gone and poisoned myself. I ate what I thought was an onion but it was a Daffodil Bulb. They said I'll be out sometime in the Spring..... 17 hours ago, Brazos John said: Damn! I got all worried, and to calm my fears, I kept on reading. When you kept posting, I thought, "Hmm. I better reread that poisoning comment again." Maybe I'm not the only one to have thought that you were serious. We'll be looking for an Easter renaissance! I fell for it and was going to post condolences and wishes but first looked it up to gauge just how bad it might be: https://www.poison.org/articles/daffodils Anyway, since you dug the hole, I now I suggest putting yourself 3" deep with the pointy end up. 1 5 Quote
Buckshot Bear Posted February 2 Author Posted February 2 2 minutes ago, John Kloehr said: Anyway, since you dug the hole, I now I suggest putting yourself 3" deep with the pointy end up. LOL 😁 2 1 Quote
Buckshot Bear Posted February 4 Author Posted February 4 Unbelievable amount of cyclones up the top end on Australia 1 5 Quote
Buckshot Bear Posted February 4 Author Posted February 4 (edited) Edited February 4 by Buckshot Bear 4 Quote
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted February 4 Posted February 4 4 hours ago, Buckshot Bear said: I live close to 2 level crossings, each had 2 locomotive signs, 1 on each approach. ................... all were stolen within a week of installation. 1 4 Quote
Alpo Posted February 4 Posted February 4 5 hours ago, Buckshot Bear said: Y'all have a lot of jellyfish and octopus on your roads? 3 Quote
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