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Why didn’t I think of this before?
From December 2023 I have had lots of Outlook 2021 calendar health appointments and wondering why I did not think to do printouts like this. With poor eyesight I have been standing at counters struggling try to read the phone … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Home
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The pond pump is not working – no waterfall?
The pond pump is not working – no waterfall? No wonder!… I know I keep harping on it, been dealing all year with the left eyeball plus a detour for a kidney stone procedure means the job list is getting … Continue reading
Posted in Garden, Garden Pond, Home
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Toyota Camry reversing camera & rear shelf camera – Part 3
In this session we are wiring the reversing camera and then in the drivers footwell connecting everything to power and also mounting and connecting the camera monitor screen. Another afternoon of contortionist pain and suffering.
Posted in Automotive, Camry, Hobby
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Toyota Camry reversing camera & rear shelf camera – Part 2
In this session we re fitting the reversing camera onto the number plate. Drill a ‘corner’ pilot hole.
Posted in Automotive, Camry, Hobby
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Toyota Camry reversing camera & rear shelf camera – Part 1
Yesterday we repaired the Mitsubishi Lancer Rear View Camera Mirror. Today we are working on the 1991 ‘Blue Limo’, installing a number plate reversing camera and a rear parcel shelf camera. This is going to take 2 or 3 sessions … Continue reading
Posted in Automotive, Camry, Hobby
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Medion Wireless Rear View Mirror – Revisited
Purchased this from ALDI in August 2015 and earlier this year it stopped working. I have been dealing all year with the left eyeball and poor vision so like many other things it had to wait – until now. Got … Continue reading
Posted in Hobby, Lancer
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Sunday family working bee – Part 1
I have been solo prepping last week for tomorrow’s working bee – see my previous posts. This afternoon under shade I did some final prepping culminating in getting the extension ladder through what we call the cottage garden safely and … Continue reading
Posted in Garden, Home
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Wi-Fi Bird Feeder modifications – Part 3
Back out in the front yard for testing and if all ok I’ll give the new timber a spray with Brunswick Green. The wi-fi bird feeder is back out in the front yard – for testing.
Posted in Bird Feeder, Birds, Charlie, Projects
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Wi-Fi Bird Feeder modifications – Part 2
In this session we pick up from where we downed tools and start by cutting out the square and circular sections. We finished the last session here, with the board marked out it’s time to grab the jigsaw.
Posted in Bird Feeder, Projects
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Wi-Fi Bird Feeder modifications – Part 1
* Provide more standing room * More protection from damage * Support feed cover in open position After my morning rounds we are moving the feeder into the workshop.
Posted in Bird Feeder, Charlie, Projects
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