Is C8 trying to run at least two contributions per day for the one geographical area? asks Allan Gibson, of Cherrybrook. "Today (October 27) there are two from correspondents in Orange; two from Wollongong and two from the Blue Mountains. I had thought of ringing up a neighbour around the corner to submit something today. I would hate to think, like the Donald, that C8 was being rigged." (C8: A ridiculous notion, Allan.)
Garth Clarke, of North Sydney, writes: "I suspect that Halloween is even bigger in Tokyo than it is in Fuzhou [C8]. I visit Japan often and never fail to be impressed by the inventiveness of the Halloween displays. The Japanese also celebrate Christmas although sometimes the spirit of it gets lost in translation – as with the Christmas card which featured a picture of Santa nailed to a cross."
Edward Loong, of Milsons Point, observes: "On Wednesday there were two lunchtime concerts in the city, one at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, the other, violinist (Benjamin Adler) and pianist (Will Cesta) at St James Church, King Street. Both complimentary performances were breathtaking yet the numbers were disappointing. Although such concerts are regular events, few seem to know about them. A free plug would help." (C8: We very rarely give free plugs.)
From Harry Bell, of Bowral: "Why was Mia David [C8] 'on' the quiet carriage? Weren't there any seats inside?"
Nola Tucker of Kiama says: "I suggest, Bill Atkinson, that you avoid working gratis for the supermarket [C8] and revert to the old-fashioned checkout chicks when shopping at Woolies or suchlike. A cheery greeting, patience while I fumble in my purse, all my purchases neatly bagged and a friendly farewell. I tell you it works for me."
Marg Morters, of the Central Coast, is reading instructions on her new Tefal 30cm frying pan. " 'Never heat oil or fat to the extent that it burns and turns black. By following these instructions you will prevent the emission of fumes which can be dangerous for the birds. Nevertheless it is important to keep birds out of the kitchen.' Says the same in German and French."
From Richard Stewart, of Pearl Beach. "After weeks of a motor holiday driving around Europe, and guided by an extremely irritating and annoying satnav voice, friends told of the joy they experienced when returning to Paris to travel home. They threw the device off a bridge into the River Seine."
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