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Garden pond update

Posted on 03/01/2015 by AlanM52

Dropped into Bunnings on the way home from the horses and got a Clam Shell Sandpit which looks the same size/shape/profile as the old one which will now act as a base for the new one.

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Garden pond update

Posted on 03/01/2015 by AlanM52

The new clamshell fits like a glove into the old leaky one so started the rebuild process, first up is the waterfall. The waterfall diffuser is simply a vacuum cleaner hard floor nozzle tool turned upside down with the pump … Continue reading →

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New Years day BBQ

Posted on 02/01/2015 by AlanM52

A bit slow posting these…

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New lamp for balcony Christmas tree.

Posted on 02/01/2015 by AlanM52

Lamp died on this fibre optic tree a few days ago. It’s a MR11 12V/10W dichroic lamp which turned out hard to replace – and expensive!. No luck at Bunnings, Masters and Beacon Lighting in Scoresby. Found two at Beacon … Continue reading →

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Garden pond – we have a leak !!!

Posted on 30/12/2014 by AlanM52

As posted earlier this year (Jan/Feb) decided to create a garden pond from a clamshell sandpit that was lying around in the backyard. Needs topping up now and then due to evaporation etc. but over the last few weeks top … Continue reading →

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Costco membership renewal

Posted on 07/11/2014 by AlanM52

E-mail reminder from Costco to renew membership – NO Decided to give them a try last year so signed up, our first trip was a disappointment – what a rip off. Leaving the checkout with some items in the bottom … Continue reading →

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CCTV Security System–Update

Posted on 11/10/2014 by AlanM52

Installed the RXCamPro app so I can view the Cocoon CCTV-DVR system on the new Lenovo tablet – looks good.  

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Purchased a 10” tablet

Posted on 11/10/2014 by AlanM52

While at JB Hi-Fi also purchased a Lenovo 10″ Tablet for $319 for general use around the home – Lenovo Yoga 10 10.1″ Tablet 16GB

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New TV for the balcony

Posted on 11/10/2014 by AlanM52

Off this morning after tending to Dusty (horse) to JB Hi-Fi to purchase the Soniq 40″ Full HD LED-LCD TV on sale for $299 – that’s a good price. This is to replace the balcony AWA 37″ that we returned … Continue reading →

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Lenovo 10″ Tablet purchase

Posted on 11/10/2014 by AlanM52

While at JB Hi-Fi also purchased a Lenovo 10″ Tablet for $319 for general use around the home.https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers-tablets/tablets/lenovo/lenovo-yoga-10-10-1-tablet-16gb/453164/

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