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Retired

FERREX Mini Chainsaw update

 

Ordered a spare chain for the ALDI FERREX Mini Saw.

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Author AlanM52Posted on 13/05/202605/06/2026Categories Garden, Garden ToolsLeave a comment on FERREX Mini Chainsaw update

Another gardening session

Just pruned these two with the Ryobi secateurs and once again I forgot to snap the ‘before photo’ photo.

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Author AlanM52Posted on 13/05/202613/05/2026Categories Garden, Garden OtherLeave a comment on Another gardening session

Bailey with bottlebrush tail

https://alanmackenziesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bailey-tail-FB.mp4

Came zooming into the balcony and tail already started deflating by the time I grabbed the phone lol.

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Author AlanM52Posted on 13/05/202613/05/2026Categories Cats, PetsLeave a comment on Bailey with bottlebrush tail

Disconnected downpipe!

Folks… we have a problem!

 

 

 

 

 

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Author AlanM52Posted on 13/05/202613/05/2026Categories Home, Home OtherLeave a comment on Disconnected downpipe!

Lemon tree pruning

Moving on from the Lilly Pillies (in the background) we are prepping to  prune the Lemon tree.

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Author AlanM52Posted on 12/05/202613/05/2026Categories Garden, Garden OtherLeave a comment on Lemon tree pruning

Ryobi shredder update

First lot into a garden bed and hopefully will help to keep the weeds at bay because weeding is getting harder. I am also going to get a propane weed burner.

 

 

 

 

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Author AlanM52Posted on 11/05/202608/06/2026Categories Garden, Ryobi Garden ToolsLeave a comment on Ryobi shredder update

Tree stump makeover – 5

Finally planting the bulbs that I got from ALDI 2 weeks ago.

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Author AlanM52Posted on 10/05/202608/06/2026Categories Garden, Tree Stump MakeoverLeave a comment on Tree stump makeover – 5

FERREX 20V Mini Chainsaw

Grabbed this ‘ALDI special’ to add to my new Ryobi garden tools collection.

Requires Xfinity battery and charger but I only need to buy the skin because I already have Xfinity workshop tools, 4A batteries and chargers.

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Author AlanM52Posted on 08/05/202608/06/2026Categories Garden, Garden ToolsLeave a comment on FERREX 20V Mini Chainsaw

Ryobi Shredder update

A few days ago I pruned this Pittosporum (Genus).

But I had to stop when I heard screeching and a bird zoomed out of the tree – likely a nest.

 

 

 

 

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Author AlanM52Posted on 06/05/202608/06/2026Categories Garden, Ryobi Garden ToolsLeave a comment on Ryobi Shredder update

Ryobi shredder unbox & first run – 2

With the weather clearing back out for another session.

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Author AlanM52Posted on 03/05/202605/06/2026Categories Garden, Ryobi Garden ToolsLeave a comment on Ryobi shredder unbox & first run – 2

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    • Disc Sander
    • Lathe Disc Sander
    • Dust Separator
    • Jigsaw Table
    • Mitre Saw
    • Planer Thicknesser
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    • Greyhound Drink Stands
    • Gooney Catrun
    • Laminar Water Jet
    • Motion Sensor
    • Motion Sprinkler
    • Motion Sprinkler 12V
    • Garden Sentry
    • New Chooks
    • Pitfield Makeover
    • Rabbit Hutch
    • Wall Mount TV
    • Water Spout
    • Sanyo Projector
    • Scrolling
    • Post Parcel Tray
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    • Workshop Drainage
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