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Eyes DMEK Check-up

Posted on 24/09/2024 by AlanM52

Back home after eye appointment- Left the IRIS clinic in Glen Iris and homeward bound back down the M1 – I was driving :-) Yep… drove there and back, eye doc very happy all good and now I (we) can … Continue reading →

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OTG cable for Google TV Streamer

Posted on 23/09/2024 by AlanM52

              This will allow connecting a 4 port hub to the Google TV Streamer for external storage, keyboard/mouse (for setup) and mini keyboard dongle etc.  

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Eyes – Manningham Re-bubble

Posted on 21/09/2024 by AlanM52

This morning the world around me looks better – and brighter. Last Wednesday I had to have a re-bubble at Manningham Private Hospital because the donor graft had detached at the bottom of the cornea. This time around she (my … Continue reading →

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Google TV Streamer

Posted on 17/09/2024 by AlanM52

I have been using Amazon hardware for a while now; Firesticks, Echo Show and lately the Cube. The Amazon devices are great for streaming and even doing the home automation thing with Alexa but.. Google prevents the Fire Cube accessing PlayStore! … Continue reading →

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Crazy winds yesterday!

Posted on 29/08/2024 by AlanM52

Crazy wind yesterday actually moved the big burner BBQ (on castors) towards my car where it toppled over ono the front of the car. Fortunately no damage done because all the gardening stuff stacked in front of the BBQ acted … Continue reading →

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Eyes 2nd checkup

Posted on 12/08/2024 by AlanM52

Had my 2nd checkup today since the DMEK procedure at Epworth Freemasons on July 31st. and everything is OK. Recovery demands lying flat on a bed looking up at the ceiling for most of the day for 2 – 5 … Continue reading →

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Eyes updates

Posted on 23/07/2024 by AlanM52

Took advantage of the nice (few and far between) day to get the trimming and mowing done. I needed to get this done because I’m likely to be in clinical recovery mode for quite a while. The ongoing saga of … Continue reading →

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New Lenovo system

Posted on 16/07/2024 by AlanM52

This will replace the AIO Lenovo we purchased in 2016 – see last pictures. Monitor with Computer on the right and Web Camera on top.

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USB LED Bulbs

Posted on 05/06/2024 by AlanM52

For various projects including a night light in the chook shed. The chook shed LED bulb is remotely controlled with a TP-Link Tapo P100 Mini Wi-Fi Smart Plug.

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Chinese Lantern is flowering

Posted on 05/06/2024 by AlanM52

Google AI: Chinese lantern flowers in Australia are prolific, often blooming almost all year round, with peak flowering typically occurring from spring through to autumn. They are known for providing consistent color, with many varieties flowering nearly continuously, especially in … Continue reading →

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