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K9 Visitor
Visitor for Sunday breakfast, Willow from Botanic Ridge who is staying with us for the day.
Posted in Family, Home, Pets
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DIY Twin floor lamp 2
From the last session we left off at this point with the lights mounted on a plywood board.
Posted in General, Home, Workshop
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Cookie with my coffee
Came inside from doing stuff outside for a coffee break – and a cookie. My personal tin of Jacobsens Bakery Denmark cookies.
Posted in Home, My Diary
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Holly – bath time
Straight outside after her bath as she always needs to go toilet. Then hang around as she initially dries off and give her first brush out – one of many. She’s keen to get back inside to the coolness of … Continue reading
Posted in Dogs, Home, Pets
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Replacement battery for Betty
Betty is our Garmin nuvi 2597LMT GPS that we bought off our older daughter a few years ago. The battery has been showing signs of dying so got a replacement one off eBay for less than $15 dollars. Battery arrived … Continue reading
Posted in Automotive, Home, Repairs
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ALDI – 20V sliding mitre saw update
As posted last week picked up this saw from Waverley Gardens for $49 marked down from $99. They came around in October for $140 so I was happy with the purchase. Was in the Wellington Park store this afternoon and … Continue reading
Posted in Home, Shopping
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Family BBQ this afternoon
Had a nice family BBQ this afternoon, dogs outnumbered humans :-)
Posted in Family, Home, Uncategorized
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ALDI – 20V Sliding Mitre Saw
ALDI – a lucky tool purchase. Why lucky…was waiting for ET at Waverley Gardens and while guarding the trolley this nice elderly ethnic (maybe Italian) couple came strolling past me. The gentleman was pushing a trolley with a big box … Continue reading
Posted in Home, Shopping
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