Carl Payne
@ponti50.bsky.social
Retired but not tired
Resting in Fremantle
Lefty since waking at age 20
Resting in Fremantle
Lefty since waking at age 20
Tea break in the Gabba Test, Day 1.
And glancing outside, my jacaranda has deposited 5,794 purple flowers into the pool during the first session.
But who’s counting?!
And glancing outside, my jacaranda has deposited 5,794 purple flowers into the pool during the first session.
But who’s counting?!
December 4, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Tea break in the Gabba Test, Day 1.
And glancing outside, my jacaranda has deposited 5,794 purple flowers into the pool during the first session.
But who’s counting?!
And glancing outside, my jacaranda has deposited 5,794 purple flowers into the pool during the first session.
But who’s counting?!
I’m hoping I can keep waking up every morning, for long enough to see the proceeds and outcomes of Nuremberg 2……
December 4, 2025 at 5:06 AM
I’m hoping I can keep waking up every morning, for long enough to see the proceeds and outcomes of Nuremberg 2……
4 year old neighbour was especially chatty yesterday as I was painting our front verandah posts.
“Dad likes a TV show about people in the bush camping. It’s called Saliva…….”😂
“Dad likes a TV show about people in the bush camping. It’s called Saliva…….”😂
December 2, 2025 at 1:08 AM
4 year old neighbour was especially chatty yesterday as I was painting our front verandah posts.
“Dad likes a TV show about people in the bush camping. It’s called Saliva…….”😂
“Dad likes a TV show about people in the bush camping. It’s called Saliva…….”😂
Our new National heroes.
(Good to see our police force protecting casino owners from dishonest people…..)
Couple from Kazakhstan allegedly used hidden camera and earpieces to win $1.18m from Sydney’s Crown casino - Guardian Australia
(Good to see our police force protecting casino owners from dishonest people…..)
Couple from Kazakhstan allegedly used hidden camera and earpieces to win $1.18m from Sydney’s Crown casino - Guardian Australia
November 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Our new National heroes.
(Good to see our police force protecting casino owners from dishonest people…..)
Couple from Kazakhstan allegedly used hidden camera and earpieces to win $1.18m from Sydney’s Crown casino - Guardian Australia
(Good to see our police force protecting casino owners from dishonest people…..)
Couple from Kazakhstan allegedly used hidden camera and earpieces to win $1.18m from Sydney’s Crown casino - Guardian Australia
To preserve the remains of my mental health, I’ve cut back on news & on-line social media
In the background, the noisy US debate about immigrants being “criminals” continues.
What is NOT debatable but proven, is that their president is one……
In the background, the noisy US debate about immigrants being “criminals” continues.
What is NOT debatable but proven, is that their president is one……
November 28, 2025 at 8:22 AM
To preserve the remains of my mental health, I’ve cut back on news & on-line social media
In the background, the noisy US debate about immigrants being “criminals” continues.
What is NOT debatable but proven, is that their president is one……
In the background, the noisy US debate about immigrants being “criminals” continues.
What is NOT debatable but proven, is that their president is one……
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Pruning in the front garden, and 4 year-old neighbour comes out for a chat.
Are you giving the tree a haircut?
Well yes, I guess I am in a way.
“Except it’s leaves”, she corrects us both.
After a time, she bids farewell with, “Goodbye, I USED to like gardening…..”
(Back in the day…..?!!🤔🤗😂)
Are you giving the tree a haircut?
Well yes, I guess I am in a way.
“Except it’s leaves”, she corrects us both.
After a time, she bids farewell with, “Goodbye, I USED to like gardening…..”
(Back in the day…..?!!🤔🤗😂)
November 25, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Pruning in the front garden, and 4 year-old neighbour comes out for a chat.
Are you giving the tree a haircut?
Well yes, I guess I am in a way.
“Except it’s leaves”, she corrects us both.
After a time, she bids farewell with, “Goodbye, I USED to like gardening…..”
(Back in the day…..?!!🤔🤗😂)
Are you giving the tree a haircut?
Well yes, I guess I am in a way.
“Except it’s leaves”, she corrects us both.
After a time, she bids farewell with, “Goodbye, I USED to like gardening…..”
(Back in the day…..?!!🤔🤗😂)
Aah, Day 5 of the Perth Test coming up……..
I love the Ashes
I love the Ashes
November 24, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Aah, Day 5 of the Perth Test coming up……..
I love the Ashes
I love the Ashes
Travelling minstrels get the occasional free cider………..
November 24, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Travelling minstrels get the occasional free cider………..
For Society to “improve”, do we need MORE good people? - kind, generous, unselfish, empathetic…….
Or do we need LESS unpleasant arseholes?
Discuss……….
Or do we need LESS unpleasant arseholes?
Discuss……….
November 24, 2025 at 6:52 AM
For Society to “improve”, do we need MORE good people? - kind, generous, unselfish, empathetic…….
Or do we need LESS unpleasant arseholes?
Discuss……….
Or do we need LESS unpleasant arseholes?
Discuss……….
The PCG, day 4, first test 2025 Ashes.
Cricket’s a funny old game……..🤔🥴😎
Cricket’s a funny old game……..🤔🥴😎
November 23, 2025 at 11:43 PM
The PCG, day 4, first test 2025 Ashes.
Cricket’s a funny old game……..🤔🥴😎
Cricket’s a funny old game……..🤔🥴😎
Interactions with 4 year-old neighbour continue to be an antidote to much of the daily world news
A little earlier, out the front she skipped by with her parents, held up a small envelope and called out:
I’ve made a card for my friend!
Is it her birthday? I asked.
No, it’s because I love her!
A little earlier, out the front she skipped by with her parents, held up a small envelope and called out:
I’ve made a card for my friend!
Is it her birthday? I asked.
No, it’s because I love her!
November 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Interactions with 4 year-old neighbour continue to be an antidote to much of the daily world news
A little earlier, out the front she skipped by with her parents, held up a small envelope and called out:
I’ve made a card for my friend!
Is it her birthday? I asked.
No, it’s because I love her!
A little earlier, out the front she skipped by with her parents, held up a small envelope and called out:
I’ve made a card for my friend!
Is it her birthday? I asked.
No, it’s because I love her!
The value of old-style personal service from an old-style family GP…….
Sunday morning & I realise it’s my last pill. I’m due to take the next one at 8am tomorrow.
I text my GP & 30 mins later, the script is in my email inbox.
Shout out to Dr David Nelson 👍🏼🥂
Sunday morning & I realise it’s my last pill. I’m due to take the next one at 8am tomorrow.
I text my GP & 30 mins later, the script is in my email inbox.
Shout out to Dr David Nelson 👍🏼🥂
November 23, 2025 at 5:04 AM
The value of old-style personal service from an old-style family GP…….
Sunday morning & I realise it’s my last pill. I’m due to take the next one at 8am tomorrow.
I text my GP & 30 mins later, the script is in my email inbox.
Shout out to Dr David Nelson 👍🏼🥂
Sunday morning & I realise it’s my last pill. I’m due to take the next one at 8am tomorrow.
I text my GP & 30 mins later, the script is in my email inbox.
Shout out to Dr David Nelson 👍🏼🥂
In relation to absolutely nothing:
ImagJohn Lennon
ImagJohn Lennon
November 22, 2025 at 6:23 AM
In relation to absolutely nothing:
ImagJohn Lennon
ImagJohn Lennon
Who knew the dwawf Cousin It, sitting between its bigger brothers, would be the perfect pillow for Moosy’s afternoon nap?!
November 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Who knew the dwawf Cousin It, sitting between its bigger brothers, would be the perfect pillow for Moosy’s afternoon nap?!
A decade ago, I didn’t think one of my world heroes called Albanese wasn’t going to be our Oz version…..
November 16, 2025 at 9:10 AM
A decade ago, I didn’t think one of my world heroes called Albanese wasn’t going to be our Oz version…..
What Musk actually believes:
He wants to (IVF) father many children
He wants to send his progeny to Mars
He actually believes a future civilisation will therefore worship him literally as a God
He is a very sick puppy
He wants to (IVF) father many children
He wants to send his progeny to Mars
He actually believes a future civilisation will therefore worship him literally as a God
He is a very sick puppy
November 15, 2025 at 9:04 AM
What Musk actually believes:
He wants to (IVF) father many children
He wants to send his progeny to Mars
He actually believes a future civilisation will therefore worship him literally as a God
He is a very sick puppy
He wants to (IVF) father many children
He wants to send his progeny to Mars
He actually believes a future civilisation will therefore worship him literally as a God
He is a very sick puppy
US Democrats are confident a Democrat majority House will investigate the Republican corruption.
Remember when Morrison & his goons were in charge of the chequebook? And we all thought a new Labor Govt would investigate LNP corruption.
Those were happy days……..
Remember when Morrison & his goons were in charge of the chequebook? And we all thought a new Labor Govt would investigate LNP corruption.
Those were happy days……..
November 15, 2025 at 7:06 AM
US Democrats are confident a Democrat majority House will investigate the Republican corruption.
Remember when Morrison & his goons were in charge of the chequebook? And we all thought a new Labor Govt would investigate LNP corruption.
Those were happy days……..
Remember when Morrison & his goons were in charge of the chequebook? And we all thought a new Labor Govt would investigate LNP corruption.
Those were happy days……..
Ian Botham on England prep for the Perth Ashes Test:
“No State match borders on arrogance. Conditions are different in Australia:
The sun, heat, bounce, crowd, Aussie players. You’re not just playing against the cricket team, you’re playing against 24.5 million people.”
27.5 million Ian.
Keep up!
“No State match borders on arrogance. Conditions are different in Australia:
The sun, heat, bounce, crowd, Aussie players. You’re not just playing against the cricket team, you’re playing against 24.5 million people.”
27.5 million Ian.
Keep up!
November 14, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Ian Botham on England prep for the Perth Ashes Test:
“No State match borders on arrogance. Conditions are different in Australia:
The sun, heat, bounce, crowd, Aussie players. You’re not just playing against the cricket team, you’re playing against 24.5 million people.”
27.5 million Ian.
Keep up!
“No State match borders on arrogance. Conditions are different in Australia:
The sun, heat, bounce, crowd, Aussie players. You’re not just playing against the cricket team, you’re playing against 24.5 million people.”
27.5 million Ian.
Keep up!
Oz view behind refusal to reduce emissions:
“We are a tiny population. Our contribution is negligible”
Do these morons apply this logic elsewhere?
“Do I have to pay for this drink? The cost is negligible compared to your total turnover”
“I was speeding yes, but no one was harmed!”
Grow up kids!
“We are a tiny population. Our contribution is negligible”
Do these morons apply this logic elsewhere?
“Do I have to pay for this drink? The cost is negligible compared to your total turnover”
“I was speeding yes, but no one was harmed!”
Grow up kids!
November 13, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Oz view behind refusal to reduce emissions:
“We are a tiny population. Our contribution is negligible”
Do these morons apply this logic elsewhere?
“Do I have to pay for this drink? The cost is negligible compared to your total turnover”
“I was speeding yes, but no one was harmed!”
Grow up kids!
“We are a tiny population. Our contribution is negligible”
Do these morons apply this logic elsewhere?
“Do I have to pay for this drink? The cost is negligible compared to your total turnover”
“I was speeding yes, but no one was harmed!”
Grow up kids!
In 10 days, it will be 80 years since the Nuremberg Nazi trials began.
Only 80 years.....
It's not hundreds of years since the Nazis, but sometimes it seems like it, given how the world is failing to make the Zionist/Nazi connection.......😖
Only 80 years.....
It's not hundreds of years since the Nazis, but sometimes it seems like it, given how the world is failing to make the Zionist/Nazi connection.......😖
November 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
In 10 days, it will be 80 years since the Nuremberg Nazi trials began.
Only 80 years.....
It's not hundreds of years since the Nazis, but sometimes it seems like it, given how the world is failing to make the Zionist/Nazi connection.......😖
Only 80 years.....
It's not hundreds of years since the Nazis, but sometimes it seems like it, given how the world is failing to make the Zionist/Nazi connection.......😖
Reposted by Carl Payne
The LNP is the most minority of minority parliamentary members in decades and Insiders dedicates 75% of their program every week to them.
It’s somewhere between propaganda, sycophancy and the Stockholm Syndrome of Speers and Karvelas.
It’s somewhere between propaganda, sycophancy and the Stockholm Syndrome of Speers and Karvelas.
November 8, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The LNP is the most minority of minority parliamentary members in decades and Insiders dedicates 75% of their program every week to them.
It’s somewhere between propaganda, sycophancy and the Stockholm Syndrome of Speers and Karvelas.
It’s somewhere between propaganda, sycophancy and the Stockholm Syndrome of Speers and Karvelas.
Sometimes there’s not much better than spicy beef soup at your local Vietnamese cafe…….
November 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Sometimes there’s not much better than spicy beef soup at your local Vietnamese cafe…….
At least when Trump is finally imprisoned and his assets are seized by the People, the East Wing can be reconstructed using Trump’s funds.
November 8, 2025 at 7:19 AM
At least when Trump is finally imprisoned and his assets are seized by the People, the East Wing can be reconstructed using Trump’s funds.
Parallel titles news:
Buck House V Chez Payne.
I am pleased to announce that under the Great Seal of the WGV Protectorate Fantasy dated 3 November 2025, I will henceforth be known as His Exulted Bigness Carl of Freo.
Thanks for your attention to this matter…….👍🏼🎉🍺
Buck House V Chez Payne.
I am pleased to announce that under the Great Seal of the WGV Protectorate Fantasy dated 3 November 2025, I will henceforth be known as His Exulted Bigness Carl of Freo.
Thanks for your attention to this matter…….👍🏼🎉🍺
November 8, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Parallel titles news:
Buck House V Chez Payne.
I am pleased to announce that under the Great Seal of the WGV Protectorate Fantasy dated 3 November 2025, I will henceforth be known as His Exulted Bigness Carl of Freo.
Thanks for your attention to this matter…….👍🏼🎉🍺
Buck House V Chez Payne.
I am pleased to announce that under the Great Seal of the WGV Protectorate Fantasy dated 3 November 2025, I will henceforth be known as His Exulted Bigness Carl of Freo.
Thanks for your attention to this matter…….👍🏼🎉🍺