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Author: AlanM52

Retired

Al’s Kitchen – Jaffle Curry Puffs -1

Yesterday I cooked the curry mince/potato filling for curry puffs with the intention of doing the puff pastry thing today which is fiddly and time consuming. Hmm… thinking of a easier way?

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Author AlanM52Posted on 19/04/202621/04/2026Categories Cooking, HomeLeave a comment on Al’s Kitchen – Jaffle Curry Puffs -1

Garden pond makeover

Cold day but at least no showers so let’s get out there and do something.

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Author AlanM52Posted on 18/04/202618/04/2026Categories Garden, Garden PondLeave a comment on Garden pond makeover

Front Porch Pot Plants

Front porch makeover

Among other things on the Bunnings shopping list was pot plants to refresh the front porch.

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Author AlanM52Posted on 16/04/202608/06/2026Categories Garden, Garden Other, HomeLeave a comment on Front Porch Pot Plants

Good morning Charlie

Cockatoo

Making the morning cuppa and Charlie has arrived.

 

Author AlanM52Posted on 13/04/202617/04/2026Categories Birds, PetsLeave a comment on Good morning Charlie

Belated birthday present

Birthday present

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Author AlanM52Posted on 13/04/202617/04/2026Categories Events, HomeLeave a comment on Belated birthday present

XU1 Battery Repairs

Replacing all the Bunnings XU1 cordless garden tools with Ryobi and happy to say they will be passed onto a family member and after 9 years (with my care) they are still in good working condition.

There are 4 batteries, two are good and the other two need repair which is what we are doing this afternoon.

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Author AlanM52Posted on 10/04/202612/04/2026Categories Workshop, Workshop OtherLeave a comment on XU1 Battery Repairs

Ryobi Tyre Inflator

This one to replace the Michelin Tyre Inflator that I purchased in Oct 2020 (See next photo).

 

 

 

 

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Author AlanM52Posted on 07/04/202608/06/2026Categories Automotive, HobbyLeave a comment on Ryobi Tyre Inflator

Ryobi garden tools

Happy Easter… more stuff to play with :-)

This is the 2nd lot featuring chainsaw, secateurs and tyre inflator.

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Author AlanM52Posted on 06/04/202612/04/2026Categories Garden, Ryobi Garden ToolsLeave a comment on Ryobi garden tools

Ryobi Garden Tools – Part 5 Final

Installed the box in the carport.

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Author AlanM52Posted on 22/03/202623/04/2026Categories Garden, Ryobi Garden Tools3 Comments on Ryobi Garden Tools – Part 5 Final

Zigbee 4 Channel Smart Switch

Zigbee Smart Switch Module, 10A 12V 24V 4CH Relay Interlock Inching Self-Locking Compatible with Alexa, Alice, And Google, 4 Channel AC/DC 7-32V Zigbee Module

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Author AlanM52Posted on 21/03/202622/03/2026Categories Devices, Smart HomeLeave a comment on Zigbee 4 Channel Smart Switch

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    • Bandsaw 2015
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    • Bandsaw 2018
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    • Ceiling Fan
    • Crosscut Sled
    • Drill
    • Disc Sander
    • Lathe Disc Sander
    • Dust Separator
    • Jigsaw Table
    • Mitre Saw
    • Planer Thicknesser
    • Fence Palings
    • Router
    • Router Lift
    • Saw
    • Scroll Saw
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  • Al’s Workshop
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    • DJ TV Stand
    • Chook Annex
    • Chook Run
    • Front Gates
    • 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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    • Chicken Door
    • Chook Shed Heater
    • Solar Stuff
    • Chicken Feeder
    • Poultry Poop Patrol
    • Bird Feeder
    • Cat Scarer
    • Ceiling Fan
    • Workshop Drainage
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    • Stairwell Barrier
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