Monthly Archives: October 2019

Nature strip shrub edging

Posted on 15/10/2019 by AlanM52

Finished putting the edging around the replacement nature strip shrub to contain the mulch. Now I can trim and mow without making a mess. I’ll send this photo off to Kay who manages the tree planting program in Monash.

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Bunnings shopping

Posted on 14/10/2019 by AlanM52

Waiting for ET in the garden section of Bunnings and I alreadyhave my stuff which is for the replacement nature strip shrub planted three months ago. This is a ‘fix up’ and I’ll be sending photos to Kay who is … Continue reading →

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Monday shopping trip

Posted on 14/10/2019 by AlanM52

Doing our usual Monday trip to Wheelers Hill which BTW is the only place ET will get her Tattslotto from. She must be onto something cos we often have smaller winnings that would have covered a fair chunk of the … Continue reading →

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Hollycam

Posted on 13/10/2019 by AlanM52

At the Wantirna Club and checking on our Holly back home…:-)

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LW-K3010D power supply – further testing.

Posted on 12/10/2019 by AlanM52

As this point I’m not interested in load testing but rather will this power supply be suitable for the type of work I want to do which is low voltage low current – working with LED lighting. Typically 3V, 4.5, … Continue reading →

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eBay and dodgy traders or suppliers – UPDATE !!!

Posted on 12/10/2019 by AlanM52

As posted after complaining to eBay I got a full PayPal refund within two hours and a message from the trader that there was no need to return the faulty power supply.Happy to report and I think it’s a fair … Continue reading →

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ALDI Gardenline veggie bed – adding a second one for ET

Posted on 11/10/2019 by AlanM52

Another bloody windy day and yeah…I don’t like windy days. Today however coming in from the East so not to bad in the backyard along with some sunshine so decided to setup the second veggie box. These days it’s important … Continue reading →

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Telstra Smart Modem Gen 2 – dodgy update

Posted on 10/10/2019 by AlanM52

We have the Gen 2 version that GSM internet AND voice backup and ET complained this afternoon that she tried to make some calls – and nothing ??? OK…ring your mobile – nothing. Ring my mobile – nothing. Hmm…we have … Continue reading →

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eBay and dodgy traders or suppliers.

Posted on 10/10/2019 by AlanM52

Purchased this 30V/10A bench power supply AKA lab power supply for Al’s Workshop R&D stuff. Unit arrived DOA so asked for replacement or refund. After days of getting the runaround lodged a complaint with eBay and within couple of hours … Continue reading →

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Al’s Workshop – Deer night light 3

Posted on 07/10/2019 by AlanM52

Just finished this job and back onto the other night light for this customer.

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