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Ryobi Garden Tools – Part 3

Posted on 13/03/2026 by AlanM52

Marking, measuring and cutting the back to size.

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Ryobi Garden Tools – Part 2

Posted on 12/03/2026 by AlanM52

I always charge the garden tool batteries in the carport.

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Ryobi Garden Tools – Part 1

Posted on 12/03/2026 by AlanM52

Replacing all my Bunnings XU1 cordless garden tools with a Ryobi. Flashback to Feb 2017- Just arrived home from Bunnings after doing a special deal on XU1 cordless garden tools: 3 x Blowers 2 x Grass Trimmers 1 x Hedge … Continue reading →

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Ozito chainsaw repairs – Part 1

Posted on 10/03/2026 by AlanM52

  For a while now the saw has had chain lubrication issues with a screeching noise when it comes to a stop after a cut.

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Wi-Fi Bird Feeder – Repairs 1

Posted on 25/02/2026 by AlanM52

Feeder back in the workshop after it was toppled over with a broken leg by several Cockies zooming in from the same direction to make a landing! Damage up top as well with broken bits scattered over the lawn lol. … Continue reading →

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WordPress email post 1

Posted on 22/02/2026 by AlanM52

This is a Outlook e-mail post to WordPress. Quite nifty for basic posts but wondering if there is a way to set the Category which defaults to Uncategorized so I did a Google and found this.

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Back to WordPress

Posted on 11/02/2026 by AlanM52

Four years ago I decided to switch from WordPress to Google Blogger to cut costs so there was more budget $$$ to pay for several streaming services.   Although ancient I was happy with Blogger until I discovered my blog … Continue reading →

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Wi-Fi Bird Feeder repairs

Posted on 11/02/2026 by AlanM52

Cockatoos – Very smart and their beaks are like surgical instruments and… can switch modes between dexterous and turbo power.

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Australia Day

Posted on 26/01/2026 by AlanM52

Sad day almost no mention of that in the newspapers and not-happy people driving around trying to find the usual things for sale. Yesterday we had junk mail delivered and my mailbox delivery system raised the delivery flag OMG. Made … Continue reading →

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POD Paving – 1

Posted on 29/11/2025 by AlanM52

Time for some paving and a front door mat so people can wipe their feet and dry wet dog paws.          

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