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Monday Edition
G'day! Welcome to Monday morning and the start of another week. How was your weekend? Mine was pretty good, I have to say. I (April) made some delicious banana bread and spent a few hours in nature. It also rained so that was a plus. Whatever you got up to, I hope you enjoyed it and found some time to relax.
I was thinking (dangerous, I know), let’s try to make a conscious effort this week to laugh, to take it easy and to find time to do the things that make us happy. After all, ‘The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.’ So this week, I challenge each and every one of you to have a good laugh at least once every day. Hopefully our Grand(dad) jokes can help you hit this goal.
Now, it wouldn’t be a Monday at the Seniors Discount Club without a riddle, that’s for sure! Here we go:
What always runs but never walks, often murmurs, never talks, has a bed but never sleeps, has a mouth but never eats?
This one is for sure going to test your brain. If you think you know the answer, post it here on our forum. If you get the answer correct, you’ll get a shout-out in tomorrow’s newsletter. Not a bad way to start the week, eh?
I’d also love to pick your brains for any tips and tricks (even recipes) for surgery recovery! I’m having my tonsils removed TODAY (eep) and I’ve been told it’s a fairly unpleasant recovery. Any tips? Send us an email if so!
Now, what’s happening across Australia and around the world today?
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Unlock the secret to glowing, beautiful skin! Here are 7 easy steps from a beauty expert.
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Is privacy a thing of the past? Learn more about 'consensual doxxing' and the risks of revealing too much of your personal life online.
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She claims she can predict when a man will get married — but can she really? Let's talk about it.
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WARNING: Eating one type of fruit could be dangerous if you take certain medications. Find out what fruit to avoid.
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‘You are the ultimate gatekeepers, not letting the rest of the world know about it.' A British expat moved to Australia and was shocked by what she discovered. Here are her 5 biggest surprises!
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WATCH: An Aussie shopper had a daring confrontation with a tradie after a bizarre crash scene in a Coles car park.
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Passengers on a Jetstar flight were furious after their luggage was taken off the plane without their permission. Here's what happened.
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A mum's decision to pierce her nine-year-old daughter's nose has sparked outrage. Is she too young?
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This photo from the 1991 movie Father of the Bride has the internet talking — but can you guess why?
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A tourist was gobsmacked when she encountered Aussie shopping trolleys. Find out why here!
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Get rid of laundry odour in seconds with this genius hack! You'll be amazed at how long your clothes stay smelling fresh.
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Looking for a laugh? Here’s why you should be careful tanning on a roof.
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In honour of my impending soft food diet, today’s recipe is something I’ll be making this week! It is, of course, an immune-boosting carrot soup!
And that’s a wrap of the news for this morning! More news will be coming to your inbox this afternoon if you’re subscribed to our afternoon newsletters. If not, we will be back in your inbox tomorrow. Of course, before you go anywhere don’t forget to check out the rest of this newsletter. Enjoy!
And if you’re looking for some fun brain training, we’ve got you covered! Check out our Word Pairs and Abbreviation Game. We also have our classic
games, including Word Association Game, Rearrange, Add or Subtract Word Game! Keep a Word, Drop a Word Game, and Can you name 5? As well as our Sudoku puzzles, OzGrid and OzWord. And our card games, including Solitaire and Blackjack.
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally & Maddie.
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Image source: Remember When FB Group
This Monday we’re looking back on an iconic memory shared by many Australians. ‘Who can remember swinging on the Hills Hoist and making it a merry go round, wet clothes and all! Boy, mum would get mad though.’ Did your family have a Hills Hoist growing up? There’s still a fair few around but I’m not sure kids these days are making the same memories!
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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3 Wheel Foldable Shopping Trolley with Seat $81.01 @ Amazon*
Make your grocery trips easier with the VOUNOT Foldable Shopping Trolley*! This nifty trolley has 3 wheels, making it suitable for a variety of terrains. Better yet, it’s easy to roll up stairs due to its clever design. It also has a unique foldable design and a lightweight frame so that you can easily store it whenever you’re not using it. It has plenty of space for all your groceries, plus it also has a waterproof base to protect your purchases from rain or puddles. Plus, the added seat allows you to take a break whenever you get tired. Get it now for only $81.01.
View Deal*
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Set of 2 Oak Look Tables $39 @ Kmart
Give your living room an instant upgrade with this Set of 2 Oak Look Tables from Kmart! It features an elegant oak finish and plenty of surface area to hold books, coffee cups and other knickknacks. And best of all, it's currently on sale for only $39, down from $55.
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Beeswax Food Pouch $6 @ Kmart
Say goodbye to single-use plastics with the Beeswax Food Pouch from Kmart! This eco-friendly pouch is made from a combination of cotton, beeswax and other organic materials, so it’s safe for both you and the environment. Perfect for on-the-go snacks, the pouch is also airtight, leak-resistant, and reusable—just wipe it down with a damp cloth and you’re good to go. Get yours now while it's on clearance for $6, down from $10!
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Image Source: Member @Jan A
Moon Over Botany Bay
‘Bright moon reflected in Botany Bay on a clear evening in December 2022.’ Wow, thank you @Jan A for this gorgeous photo. There’s something so beautiful about the moon, don’t you think?
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1908 - Simone de Beauvoir, French writer and feminist who gave a literary transcription to the themes of existentialism, was born in Paris.
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1913 - Richard Nixon, past president of United States, was born.
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1960 - Construction began on the Aswan High Dam in Egypt, and upon completion in 1970 it generated enormous amounts of electric power and allowed for the control of the annual Nile flood.
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1982 - Catherine Middleton, who married (2011) Prince William and became the duchess of Cambridge, was born.
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2001 - Apple introduced iTunes, a digital media player application that, with the year's later debut of the iPod, revolutionised digital music.
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I was driving, when I saw the flash of a traffic camera.
I figured that my picture had been taken for exceeding the speed limit even though I knew I was not speeding.
Oh dear, sometimes all you can do is laugh! Thank you to member @Skipton for sharing. Read the rest of the joke here.
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Cheers was set in Boston, Massachusetts and follows the lives of the characters that work and visit a local Boston bar.
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