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OTG cable for Google TV Streamer

Posted on 23/09/2024 by AlanM52

              This will allow connecting a 4 port hub to the Google TV Streamer for external storage, keyboard/mouse (for setup) and mini keyboard dongle etc.  

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Eyes – Manningham Re-bubble

Posted on 21/09/2024 by AlanM52

This morning the world around me looks better – and brighter. Last Wednesday I had to have a re-bubble at Manningham Private Hospital because the donor graft had detached at the bottom of the cornea. This time around she (my … Continue reading →

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Google TV Streamer

Posted on 17/09/2024 by AlanM52

I have been using Amazon hardware for a while now; Firesticks, Echo Show and lately the Cube. The Amazon devices are great for streaming and even doing the home automation thing with Alexa but.. Google prevents the Fire Cube accessing PlayStore! … Continue reading →

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Cordless stick vac repairs – 3

Posted on 15/09/2024 by AlanM52

Third attempt at repairing the cordless stick vac- First go was good until I propped the vac against the stairs hand rail and too slow to grab it when it slid off onto the floor! Second go to epoxy failed … Continue reading →

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Bailey – Igloo toppled over

Posted on 15/09/2024 by AlanM52

           

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Sprocket loves TLC

Posted on 09/09/2024 by AlanM52

Note the chattering that indicates he is very happy :-)

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Crazy winds yesterday!

Posted on 29/08/2024 by AlanM52

Crazy wind yesterday actually moved the big burner BBQ (on castors) towards my car where it toppled over ono the front of the car. Fortunately no damage done because all the gardening stuff stacked in front of the BBQ acted … Continue reading →

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Ruby and Rosie taken by fox

Posted on 25/08/2024 by AlanM52

On Monday 19th around midday Ruby and Rosie were taken by a fox in the backyard! We are of course devastated and made the decision to quit the backyard chook thing and after 20 years I no longer will have … Continue reading →

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Ruby and Rosie chilling out

Posted on 16/08/2024 by AlanM52

With the bird bath completed now having a rest on one of the park benches – with company.

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Autofill/Recycle Bird Bath cleaning

Posted on 15/08/2024 by AlanM52

Eye surgery recovery is going well and I am now up and about doing light duties and the chooks are happy to have me out in the yard again. Spent yesterday afternoon cleaning the birdbath as well as some minor … Continue reading →

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