Having fun online

Welcome to the 05 August 2008 enewsletter

This week we highlight some of the fun to be had on the internet.

Our webmaster, Drew, has selected his five favourite sites - and also handled that hardest of questions - a PC or a Mac - which is better? Debbie takes you on a quick tour of our site, particularly the puzzles, word games and competitions, including the opportunity to win one of four DVDs of Are you being served, Series Eight.

Feedback on Geoff's blog on alternative energy has been really interesting - with most subscribers agreeing that new technologies have a long way to go. Another hot topic on the Meeting Place is the rumour that the NSW (and perhaps QLD) governments are planning to discontinue "off peak" tariffs for hot water systems. For those who are carers, we encourage you to contribute your thoughts to the Carers2020 online summit for submission to the government. Travel express this week highlights rail adventures in Canada and QLD as well as a special pass for international visitors who are keen to experience the amazing Ghan or Indian Pacific. And Bookshelf online features two excellent new books for those keen to hit the road in Australia and a reprint of a 1925 guide for golfers written by, you guessed it, Sandy Green!

And what could be more fun than the Comfort food feature which gets the family into the kitchen to make Debbie's Pizza Faces?

Enjoy!
David & Kaye Fallick

Competitions

Share your sites

Share your favorite sites for the opportunity to win one of four DVDs of Are you being served, Series Eight.

Send to a friend

Send to a friend for the chance to win a one year's subscription to YOURLifeChoices magazine.

Wellbeing

No laughing matter

Incontinence is no laughing matter, literally! With 3.8 million Australians affected by bladder weakness, there is no need to suffer embarrassing leaks in silence.

Technology

Top five sites for fun

The internet is a rich source of fun, but sometimes it's hard to know where to find what you're seeking. This week our webmaster, Drew, shares his five favourite fun sites.

PC vs Mac

AboutSeniors subscriber, Jim, told us that his current computer is getting a little out of date and freezing far too much, so he has asked us which is better to purchase, PC or Mac?

Getting out there

Fun for all

These days you don't have to leave your home to have fun with puzzles, meet new friends, get recipe ideas, or comment on a matter close to you, you can do it all on AboutSeniors.

Apres ski

Throwing yourself down the side of a mountain, with two planks of wood strapped to your feet may not be your idea of fun but it doesn't need to stop you from enjoying the high life.

Travel express

Classic Canadian rail for $631

Think Canada, and the famous Rocky Mountaineer rail journey comes to mind, a must do trip for all train buffs.

Travel online

Whether you're researching your travel plans or just enjoying being an armchair traveller, finding travel information on the web just got easier.

Bookshelf online

See Australia

The internet is convenient for many things but its no substitute for getting out there to see what's in your own back yard.

Golf - what not to do

In 1925 Sandy Green wrote Don'ts for golfers. Good sense rarely dates, so in 2008 this diminutive guide remains instructive - as well as amusing.

In this issue

Travel express

Seniors' airfares

Take the strain out of long haul travel and treat yourself with these special Seniors Airfares from Thai Airways.

Comfort food

"Mummy" Pizza faces

Keeping grandchildren amused and feeding them healthy food is tricky. Get them involved in making their own snacks, with Debbie's "Mummy" Pizzas.

Movie junction

Royal scandal

Over the centuries royal families have been involved in many a scandal and one from the 1960s has all the ingredients necessary for the latest big screen heist movie.

Travel deals

Save 30% on QLD rail

Let the train take the strain while you relax in luxury, enjoy first class service and save 30%.

Rail Explorer Pass

International travellers can now enjoy the best of Australian rail travel for a budget $690.

Quote of the week

I never did a day's work in my life. It was all fun.
- Thomas Edison
Read more quotes here.

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