Stirring the Possum: Recent Episodes

Nick Oliver

My grandfather penned letters of complaint and praise to many businesses, newspapers and politicians. He called this activity ”Stirring the possum”. When he died, his letters were passed on to me. There are some absolute beauties. In this podcast, I read them to you.

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Bruce does not complain about his recent travel experience in Thailand and Hong Kong; he does, however, have some suggestions. 

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Bruce attempts to repair some peeling veneer from his 12-month-old bedroom suite.

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Bruce helpfully provides his local member of parliament with a thumbs up / thumbs down-style progress report.

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Bruce misses out on an invitation to a barbeque because of a misprint in the telephone directory. 

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Bruce has a suggestion for ABC Classic FM.

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Bruce's night light fails to impress.

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Bruce finds a number of good reasons to get on the booze. 

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Bruce questions the value of signing up for a Fly Buys card.

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Bruce finds a price discrepancy between an item in a Victorian Mitre 10 and the same (recently purchased) item in a NSW Mitre 10. 

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Bruce disputes a claim about who is "the first white man to swim the Murray River". 

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Bruce does his duty as a Trust member and protests the demolition of a State Bank building. 

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Nick says thank you to supporters of the podcast, especially the ones whose names start with SA. 

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Bruce cancels his subscription to Reader's Digest.

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Bruce purchases two identically defective copies of a book... but all is not as it seems.

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Bruce uncovers some issues with the Reader's Digest Motoring Guide to Australia. 

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Bruce's grandson pops in for a quick hello.

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Bruce writes to ABC TV with a programming suggestion.

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Bruce is upset when a close tennis match is interrupted by an AFL game.

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Bruce thoroughly enjoys a book, but has a few suggestions for future editions.

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Bruce is lucky to avoid a heart attack after receiving a bill from a doctor.

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Bruce observes the pros and cons of the latest federal election result.

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Bruce notices some safety issues at his local club.

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Bruce and Roma have their money eaten by a cigarette machine.

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Bruce buys some Earl Grey that is too strong for his palate.

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Bruce is disappointed with his new hose.

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Roma experiences outstanding customer service at an optometrist.

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Bruce is unable to use a discount card at his local petrol station.

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Bruce investigates the previous Friday's mysterious absence of The Sydney Morning Herald from Holbrook.

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Bruce considers getting a pet.

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Bruce has a problem with a toilet roll.

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Bruce happens across a delicious snack on a road trip, but will it be readily available back in Wagga Wagga?

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Bruce has an issue with the local newspaper delivery boy or girl.

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This letter was found in an enveloped reading: OPEN ONLY AFTER THE DEATH OF BRUCE.