29th June

School Holidays Start with a Bang.
A bleak Friday saw the start of school holidays and a rush of traffic along the highway. One unfortunate couple from Townsville had their holiday dream terminated at Warrigal Creek when they miscalculated a road train and totalled their caravan. End of a dream, but fortunately no one was injured.
With many tourists on the road now, and unfamiliar with our highways, it is wise to err on the side of caution and remember not all drivers are as adept as you.
Remember, too, that lights make you more visible on those grey days. So light up and give us all a chance.
Post Office Closes on Wednesday.
The end of an era has been marked by a rustle of activity here in Torrens Creek as we demonstrate our individuality in providing unique post boxes. Recycled objects range from a microwave oven, to a bar fridge and freezer parts.
I’d looked up some boxes on the net, and was inspired by a post box with a flamingo draped over the top. I thought I could make a cat for ours, then thought Nah, why bother when our cats will take up residence there anyway.
If you want to see some really inspiring mail boxes check out this site:
www.Rvtravel.com There are some real works of art there. Can’t wait to see what last minute wonders will be produced here.
Telephone Scam Warning.
This warning went around the net last year but I thought it was worth alerting readers as apparently the scam has started again.
I got a call last night from an individual identifying himself as an Telstra Service technician who was conducting a test on our telephone lines. He stated that to complete the test I should touch nine (9), zero ( 0), hash (#) and then hang up. Luckily, I was suspicious and refused. Upon contacting the telephone company, I was informed that by pushing 90#, you give the requesting individual full access to your telephone line, which allows them to place long distance telephone calls billed to your home phone number. I was further informed that this scam has been originating from many of the local gaols/prisons.DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE. PLEASE pass this on to your friends. The email was signed by Stephen CooperDetective Senior Constable 29748Victoria Police State Crime Squads Level 12, 412 St. Kilda Road , Melbourne (03) 9865 2663 or 0414644499 (Thanks Carol for passing this on)Temperamental Chef? (Odd News)
SYDNEY (Reuters Life!) - An Australian restaurateur fed up with the waste left by diners has ordered her customers to eat everything on their plates for their sake of the earth or pay a penalty and not return.
Chef Yukako Ichikawa has introduced a 30 percent discount for diners who eat all the food they have ordered at Wafu, her 30-seat restaurant in the Sydney suburb of Surry Hills, that describes itself as "guilty free Japanese cuisine."
"To contribute toward creating a sustainable future we request a little more of our guests than most other restaurants," she says in a list of her restaurant's policies that is pinned on the door to the eatery.
This list includes finishing all dishes ordered which are organic and free of gluten, dairy, sugar and eggs and the chef and her staff tell people who don't clear their plates to choose another restaurant next time.
"Finishing your meal requires that everything is eaten except lemon slices, gari (sushi ginger) and wasabi," says the menu.
"Please also note that vegetables and salad on the side are NOT decorations; they are part of the meal too."
Wafu's strict policy has been welcomed by some but criticized as overbearing by some reviewers. Ichikawa is undeterred.
"Wafu is not just a restaurant; it is an extension of Yukako's personal ethos toward nourishment and sustenance," says a statement on the restaurant's website.
"We are not only committed to serving meals that nurture and respect the body but are actively dedicated to the notion of waste prevention, and take seriously our responsibility toward the environment and sustainability for the future."
(Writing by Belinda Goldsmith, Editing by Michael Perry)
Wonder how popular this place is???