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ALDI – Home Security System

Posted on 22/02/2016 by AlanM52

This one came around again last year (special-buys-sat-12-dec), didn’t take much notice because we already have one that’s been running well for a few years now. Noticed last week that one reappeared in the glass cabinet marked down from $199 … Continue reading →

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ALDI – night lights

Posted on 14/02/2016 by AlanM52

Already have a couple of the one on the right @ $9.99 each so this time around didn’t notice there was a second choice until browsing today – so got one to try. Note that the price has gone up … Continue reading →

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The Glen – Glen Waverley

Posted on 13/02/2016 by AlanM52

Off to Chinatown this morning to do some banking & shopping in Target. While looking for a particular wireless extender (see other post) came across this DAB radio with no brand name other than ‘Target Retro Radio’ reduced from $59 … Continue reading →

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Masters – clearance sales

Posted on 12/02/2016 by AlanM52

To slow off the mark to Masters Knoxfield to get one of these – sold out (all stores).

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For sale–Medicare

Posted on 11/02/2016 by AlanM52

Medical and health records (and maybe even pensions) handed over to the private sector – OMG

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Searching for pappadums

Posted on 08/02/2016 by AlanM52

From last year been trying to find something to replace Globe’s pappadums, been through many trial packets/box’s and finally settled on Mother’s Madras Pappadum. Bought 10 packets today from Quality Groceries in Glen Waverley – they microwave well but pan … Continue reading →

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Maginon IP Camera – continued

Posted on 08/02/2016 by AlanM52

No issues connecting with the Lenovo Yoga tablet.

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Target – DAB+ radio

Posted on 06/02/2016 by AlanM52

Off to The Glen this morning to do some banking & shopping in Target. While looking for a particular wireless extender (see other post) came across this DAB radio with no brand name other than ‘Target Retro Radio’ reduced from … Continue reading →

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Target shopping – continued

Posted on 06/02/2016 by AlanM52

Also got this TP-LINK 300Mbps Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender (TL-WA850RE)  for the ALDI Maginon IP Security Camera. Patched the desktop directly to the unit for setup to connect (extend) to the upstairs Wi-Fi which is the previous Bigpond Netgear CGD24N … Continue reading →

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Park bench needs painting

Posted on 05/02/2016 by AlanM52

Painted this morning and the chooks are back on there this afternoon.

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