Monthly Archives: June 2010

Lawn mowing done

Posted on 27/06/2010 by AlanM52

Took advantage of a fine Sunday to cut the grass.   Also convinced ET to give me a haircut.

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Not long now

Posted on 27/06/2010 by AlanM52

Less than two weeks to go until I retire. One thing I have to watch out for is: There are plenty of them around and they are certified by the Government.

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New printer purchase

Posted on 26/06/2010 by AlanM52

Just came home with a new printer from Officeworks for $196 bucks.This is to replace a Brother MFC which would not print black – blocked.I managed to get black working but decided to get the Canon anyway. Canon Pixma MP640 … Continue reading →

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Talking about Creating photo panoramas with Windows Live Photo Gallery

Posted on 23/06/2010 by AlanM52

With Windows Live Photo Gallery, your field of vision isn’t limited to what you can squeeze into one photo. In Photo Gallery, you can "stitch" together several photos in a series to create a larger, more interesting composition. In the past, … Continue reading →

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Cosy cats

Posted on 22/06/2010 by AlanM52

It’s winter, if you huddle together you stay warmer. Luna, Phoenix and Milo (Siamese, Tonkinese,Siamese)

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Horse rugs to clean

Posted on 21/06/2010 by AlanM52

More rugs left on the front porch for my attention. Someone forgot to tell Elvis (TB) that it’s winter and he decided to cool off in the dam.   The usual setup: pour some laundry liquid soap into the detergent … Continue reading →

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ALDI Router 1200W + Bit set

Posted on 20/06/2010 by AlanM52

Thursday 24th June. I have been thinking of getting one of these for a while now and resisted the last time they were on sale. $49.99 No load speed: 11,500-30,000RPM Maximum cutting capacity: 38mm Variable speed Safety switch with dust … Continue reading →

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Tour of horse agistment

Posted on 20/06/2010 by AlanM52

The horses are tended too every day…twice a day morning and evening. Above: This is our shed, it’s like shed city around here. Above: ET slicing and dicing apples and carrots. Above: Lots of rugs, hay and 44 gallon drums … Continue reading →

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Email publishing test

Posted on 19/06/2010 by AlanM52

  This is from Hotmail  

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New front gates

Posted on 19/06/2010 by AlanM52

Another job at the kid’s place in Rowville, the gates are falling apart and Shyla the long haired German shepherd could go walkabout. Each gate is a steel frame with fairly heavy boards that were rotting. After a bit of … Continue reading →

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