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Bamboo water spout

Posted on 17/05/2012 by AlanM52

Wooden barrel with classic bamboo water spout.

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Bamboo Shishi Odoshi (Deer Chaser)

Posted on 27/04/2012 by AlanM52

We are ready to add water…tomorrow, enough for tonight. I will need to go through a balance exercise by cutting slices off the end of the main tube until the thing see-saws reliably. More to come…

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Knock knock power joke that has a poorer punchline

Posted on 20/04/2012 by AlanM52

A government-sanctioned charge of $39 per customer is imposed to “customer acquisition costs” to “encourage competition” – unbelievable. Now we have to pay for their door knockers to do the rounds!   Knock knock power joke that has a poorer … Continue reading →

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Gazebo paving – Part 3

Posted on 17/04/2012 by AlanM52

We are almost done, someone at Bunnings can’t count. I am short one 200×200 but have four extra 400×200 pavers?         Well…fortunately that works out for me as two of the larger ones cracked while walking around … Continue reading →

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Gazebo paving – Part 2

Posted on 16/04/2012 by AlanM52

Picking up from where we left off the first row is done.          

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Gazebo paving – Part 1

Posted on 16/04/2012 by AlanM52

Finally doing something about paving the gazebo area. The chooks won’t be happy as this was a nice dry area for them to shelter and even dust during wet weather. The paved area is 3 x 3 meters and I … Continue reading →

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55" Flat screen – wall mounting

Posted on 03/03/2012 by AlanM52

Todays project is to mount a Soniq 55 FHD TV at my daughters place with assistance from her husband. Located the studs and levelled the bracket, marked and pre-drilled the holes for the coach bolts.    

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ALDI: Mini Soldering Torch Kit 135W $34.99

Posted on 18/02/2012 by AlanM52

Been waiting for this one to come around again – straight into the trolley Electric ignition Ideal to use for flame welding, soldering, blazing, hot air shrinking and hot cutting Cordless and easy to use Anti-flaring flame Continuous working lock Shut-off … Continue reading →

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Canine minder

Posted on 27/01/2012 by AlanM52

Looking after Shyla, the older kids hound while she and the wife are off shopping.

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ALDI: 8 Bottle Wine Cooler $79.99

Posted on 19/01/2012 by AlanM52

Thermoelectric technology Celsius or Fahrenheit switch, digital temperature range from 8-18 degrees. 50(h) x 25 (d) x 49.5 (w)cm The bar fridge down at the horse agistment that we use for storing carrots (horses like them) has decided that 2011 … Continue reading →

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