The Daily Gaggle

A Study of my web stats indicates only about 2% of visitors commented on the previous posts relating to the Gold Card. Not interested, only for oldies and we will never get it attitude possibly by oldies, too proud are you? what a shame, well a lot of you will boot the bucket earlier than you anticipate due to your complacency,and the Govt will double dip due to your earlier departure, the futility of it all will bring gleeful joy to the yellow toothed Uber Rodents in Canberra. At last I received a letter from De-anne Kelly MP Minister of Veteran Affairs; via my Federal MP Jill Hall; thanks Jill for your efforts to help,you have done your best for us. but it is a losing fight for the aged British Vets, the numbers of those in dire need would be around the lower hundreds. I shall not consider myself as one of those unfortunates, I being only 80 and only suffering from asbestos related pleurosy. Mind you our Fed Govt is doing a great job and has managed to spend about $65 million bucks f...

Like most of us vets did during WW2 and then choose to migrate and remain in Australia as Citizens for up to SIXTY YEARS. You will be technically referred to as 'Lower Grade Australians.' If you put your life on the line in the defence of Australia in times of war, as did friends relatives and other colleagues of mine and who died as a result, also the other men who survived the horrors of war and chose to stay or migrate to Australia at the first opportunity and become Australians by choice, you must pass a stringent test, and on graduation you will be invited to sing, "We are-you-are-wer'e all Australians" etc. But wait!! That is only until when you apply for The Elusive Veterans Medical benefits 'GOLD CARD'. At this point you will be informed, "Well!! you are not really Australians are you". This degrading Gold Card fiasco is a blight on the democratic principles of the Australian Federal Govt, This type of discrimination is similar to that sh...

I am left wondering, under what circumstances and by whose whimsical conception WHY ? the hard attitudes of consecutive bigoted Federal Governments of the People of Australia, have decreed that, the Magnitude of the Sacrifice and Achievements by the men of the British Royal Navy in the Pacific Theatre of war 1944-1945, by whose actions gave enormous benefit to our country Australia and its people, should be ignominously considered contentious and unequal to Australians 'Born and Bred. Sir, If such system of measurement exists, it would be purely hypothetical and genetically passed on by successive leaders who have an axe to grind, and who better to dislike than the Boss or Mother Country, from whence we came to do our bit. To those 'True Blue Australians' who served with us on British ships and those who crewed borrowed British ships I say well done,you deserve your Medical benefits 'GOLD CARD'. I would also like to thank the Royal Australian Navy for their role in ...

FLEET STRENGTH AT THE TIME OF THE JAPANESE SURRENDER BRITISH PACIFIC FLEET AND BRITISH EAST INDIES FLEET Battleships, 40,000 ton 4. / 2, one French Fleet Aicraft Carriers 5. Escort Aircraft Carriers 12. / 16 Heavy & light Cruisers . 6 to 8,000 Tons 10, 2 NZ,1 Canadaian. / 13, 1 Dutch Destroyers 40, 6 on loan to RAN. / 45, 1 dutch 2 French ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The above ships formed the fighting force, except the 6 RAN destroyers on N A S Duties escorting Supply Ships and 'Bringing up the Mail' The "GOLD CARD MEN' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frigates & Sloops 31./ 59, 5 R Indian Navy Submarines 29. /14 Minesweepers 33./ 31, 15 R INDIAN NAVY Landing ships - 21. Maintenance/Repair ships 15. /21. Fleet Oil Tankers 22. Hospital Ships 6. Ammunition & Store Ships 43. TOTALS 245 Ships in all. 222 Ships in all. ------------------------------------------...

LEAST OF ALL I EXPECTED SOME RESPONSE FROM THE PERSONS WHO MAY HAVE BENEFITTED BY THE OFFER OF THE VETERANS (AUS)MEDICAL BENEFITS GOLD CARD So it seems you only have your selves to blame, that, my platitudes have fallen on the deaf ears of the cheats in Canberra. Oct 4, I received a letter from people who described themseles as an offshoot of the (RSL)Returned Servicemans League. I was offered tickets for the chance to win a posh house in Queensland(Fat Chance) at $5-00 a pop. The benefits from this lottery going to Australian ex Servicemen, like legacy etc. As a British ex service man who fought for Australia during WW2, and not a gold card recipient, I wrote in reply to their letter telling them where to stuff their begging letter, why in heavens name should I be considered unworthy of recognition, yet be expected to pay the beer and poker machine expenses of some of the fit and healthy and some younger gold card recipients I know, who frequent my local clubs and pubs. Don't they...

Will the presentation of this Medallion soften the hearts of Canberra Bean Counters ? Last month I was informed by the Dept of Veteran Affairs that I among many others would be presented with a special medallion which commemorates the 60th anniversary of the end of WW2 in the Pacific, this medallion was to be presented to me by my Federal member of parliament Jill Hall, whom I remember as a helpful and industrious person. The presentation was low key(Save me the detail) . I took notice that about 30% of the recipients were expat Brits who served in the Pacific during WW2, I was photographed together with Jill Hall (MP), I then received a small box containing a gold coloured medallion, it was enscribed - WORLD WAR 2 SERVICE TO AUSTRALIA. inside of the box a message on a small card states: It is presented in 2005 by the Australion govt on behalf of the Australian people to those who served this nation and her allies during the war from 1939 to 1945. I also received a folded 6x8inch com...

The first requirement for this elusive 'Gold Card is that, you were born in Australia, or if you migrated to Australia and served in the armed services and faced the enemy in the defence or in the interests of Australia; in or overseas. You dont have to be wounded in action or become the holder of a distinctive decoration, you may be a non combatant in a designated war zone, and of course you must be an Australian citizen at the time of qualification and at the time of the receipt of the award and more than 72 years of age. I am a ex British serviceman who served in the British Navy for nearly four years during WW2, Korea and middle east conflicts. Based in Sydney Australia during WW2, the last nine months was spent at sea in the Pacific serving with Australians and the United States forces until the surrender of Japan. At the end of hostilities, a vast number of British servicemen stayed on in Australia, some illegally I am told, most of whom became Australian citizens, some ...

Saturday Sept 10; "THE FAB FOUR" Best band on the circuit, great stuff, Always TEN OUT OF TEN. Sunday Sept 11."RAGGEDY AN" Duo. Come again, An EIGHT point FIVE. VEST Daily Gaggle.

While engaged in domestic chores in the back garden, Aug 2, I sliced the webbing between my left forefinger and thumb. The deep cut produced about half an armful of blood and the missus freaked out when she SAW it, however, the missus has recovered from the shock. Incidently, my left hand is expected to be fully recovered within a week from now; when the Doc will remove the needle-work, meanwhile I am typing at 5 wpm on right hand drive. Expressions of sympathy will be warmly welcomed. Vest, Daily Gaggle.

I have recently read a post on 'The Zombie Slayers Blog Spot' which relates to this problem and readers comments suggesting remedies to curb the violence which unfortunately occurs too frequently during road rage situations. Bloggers ; please feel free to comment, any suggestions that may antagonize the problem such as; smash his/her head in with your club lock will be carefully scrutinised and be possibly deleted. Bloggers are reminded, that J L Spencers book 'Waving Goodbye To A Thousand Flies' at US/$21-95 Would make a great Christmas present, or you could be real mean and keep it for yourself. click on the logo or email me for more details,

FIRST OF ALL WE CELEBBRATE THE QUEENS BIRTHDAY on the WRONG DAY. The second Monday in June. The Queens birthday is actually the 21st day in April. SECONDLY THE BRITISH REMEMBER THE FALLEN IN WAR on the nearest sunday to the eleventh day of November. Is this in order to eliminate the workforce from indulging in yet another public holiday on REMEMBRANCE DAY. NOV 11 YESTERDAY Wednesday 29 June 2005. THE BRITISH STARTED THE 200th ANNIVERSARY OF THE (Sea) BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR CELEBRATIONS. ( Admiral Horatio Nelson and the HM SHIP of the line HMS VICTORY, currently preserved in dry dock in Portsmouth England and aged about 240 years, being the main attraction, together with a large contingent of British Commonwealth and visiting foreign Warships). The problem is, myself not being dimwitted as their Lords and Commissioners of the Admiralty(M O D: NAVY) seem to be, would like to point out that, the BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR WAS FOUGHT ON; THE TWENTY FIRST DAY OF OCTOBER 1805. Incidently; it was on...

Our ship and crew sailed north to the conflict in company of a vast number of other warships on Feb 28 1945. The period of three months involving operation 'Iceberg' which included eight weeks of continual contact with the enemy and lesser periods of involvement, near places like Okinawa 'The big one', on all fools day April 1, Easter Sunday 1945, where American forces landed and other places like Ishigaki, Myako shima and Sakashima gunto. In my precarious, unenviable action station on the air defence position, I could see Kamikases galore. on many occasions, the brown trouser situation seemed imminent, but I was convinced that I was far too young to die; there were far too many more exciting things for me to achieve before that happened. After leaving the operational area, we called into the U S A base at Guam in the Marianas. With us Were our escorting destroyers, The HM Ships Troubridge , Tenacious and Termagent. The crews enjoyed the shore recreational facilities a...

OUR SPORTING HEROES? SORRY ICONS er BETTER STILL ARSEHOLES ARE UP TO THEIR LOONEY RAMPAGING ONCE AGAIN. IF IT ISN'T RAPE PILLAGE AND BIFF CARNAGE FROM THE BIG LEAGUE BRAIN-DEAD GOONS, WE HAVE THE GORMLESS LOW ACHIEVING MUTTONHEAD TEENAGE THUGBY LEAGUE PLAYERS RUNNING AMOK LIKE CRAZED MARAUDING NEANDERTHALS. THE LATEST IGNOMINOUS ACTIVITIES BY THIS HORDE OF OPEN-MOUTHED GLARING IMBECILES HAS BEEN THEIR SENSELESS TRASHING OF PROPERTY BELONGING TO THE 'BANANA MOTEL': AT "COFFS HARBOUR, NSW. I HAVE SPOKEN TO MY FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES AND IT HAS BEEN SUGGESTED THAT OVER AND ABOVE THE AMOUNT OF RESTITUTION TO BE PAID; A SIX MONTH JAIL TERM ADDED PLUS TWELVE STROKES OF THE RATTAN CANE WOULD BRING THESE BULLY BOYS TO ORDER. The list of damaged property seems endless, more than a dozen forms of multiple destruction. should we allow this needless tempestuos dissident crazy mob to ride rough shod over us, I THINK NOT! Will you WIMP this out or have your say?

Chapelle Corby, The 27 year old Australian beauty consultant,Will be incarcerated in a Indonesian prison for the next 20 years, for allegedly smuggling 4.5 kilos of Marijuana. Corby will receive no special privileges apart from comfort gifts of food and personal items. It is not expected that, the Australian Govt will assist Corby, or interfere in the case. A un-named Indonesian drug offender, serving 4 years in a Australian prison for a similar offence, has been afforded the privilege of 'Day Release', so that he is able to earn aprox Aus$400-00 per week to enable to him to support his Indonesian dependants. The Senior Indonesian Judge responsible for the conviction of Corby, is paid a salary To the equivalent of Aus$7,000-00 per Ann. A Single Australian Male; Dole Recipient,is awarded the equivalent of Aus$12,500-00 Per Ann. for doing absolutely sod all. The Indonesian Prisoner In Australia on day release earns the equivalent of Aus$20,800-00 per Ann. Now this info is availab...

The WOBBLIES WOBBLY CULT has now reached the USA, CANADA, GREAT BRITAIN, and now AUSTRALIA. The Book by the well known Author 'JOHN LEONARD SPENCER, Titled ' WAVING GOODBYE TO A THOUSAND FLIES'; Has spawned a great deal of interest in the term ' Wobblies', used frequently by a charactor in his book, when describing Ladies breasts or what was, as the new cult followers state; were once referred to as TITs And other common names. JOHN LEONARD SPENCER, is now promoting his book on this site. EXCERPTS from his book may be read by clicking on the book Cover image. Some excerpts referring to the term wobblies are as follows. Bob then continued saying " Uncle Albert had described me as an unusual sort, who had not only a fetish , but a gourmet attitude whe it came to to ladie's Wobblies. We had a different conductor on the bus on the way home, he was more considerate than the other conductor who objected to my groping Emily's wobblies, and suggested I s...

The reason for this Happy announcement is, because I am Zachary's Great grand Uncle. Congratulations to Louise and Simon

A Wild West U/S Town was in a pre election frenzy. The two main Antagonists were a Democrat(labor) bloke wearing red and the republican (conservative) in blue. Rolling into town was the Medicine man with his horse and cart. Both political candidates challenged the medicine man on the validity of his claim, that, his Blue and Red medicines cured certain types of illness at differing times of the year. He Stated. The Red medicine was made from the bark at the top of the LACITILOP tree at the height of summer. The Blue Medicine was made from the bark at the bottom of the LACITILOP tree during the depths of winter. These medications are very similar to those you pollies propose to inflict on the general public, during your pathetic efforts to cure the financial woes of the state. But the truth is, MR RED if you allow him, will skin you from the earholes down. MR BLUE I am certain, will skin you from the toe nails upward.

HAS RETURNED TO CRUNCH THOSE RIGHT WING CONSERVATIVE SCUMBAGS. Of course this is a matter of opinion, I would prefer to hear he was lost in the amazon jungle without hope of rescue. Remember : Your Good News Wish must be sensational or controversial..... no lotto dreams.....Babies .....Weddings ..... or death wishes. VENT YOUR SPLEEN RIGHT HERE.... NOW!!