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Murder in the backyard

Posted on 29/07/2011 by AlanM52

Went to the kitchen to make a cuppa and noticed some activity in the backyard, two HUGH crows standing in a pile of feathers – OMG. Immediately our chooks came to mind, where are they? raced downstairs and out into … Continue reading →

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ALDI: Electric Knife 12.99

Posted on 24/07/2011 by AlanM52

  180W motor Low noise Dual safety switches Blade release button 2 sets of stainless steel blades (standard and frozen foods) Never owned one of these so we thought lets give this one a go – mistake.Wasn’t expecting much for … Continue reading →

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Lancer car audio upgrade

Posted on 22/07/2011 by AlanM52

Back in March this year we upgraded the wife’s 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer GLXi to a 2006 ES model. We weren’t actually looking for a car but this one owner private offer was to good to pass, little old lady not … Continue reading →

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ALDI: Folding Laundry Trolley $19.99

Posted on 22/07/2011 by AlanM52

Add convenience to your washing with this folding laundry trolley Suitable for round or rectangle baskets Wife happy with the purchase, Pixie keep her company hanging out the washing.

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Retirement anniversary

Posted on 09/07/2011 by AlanM52

Today marks the first anniversary of my retirement – how time flies! So…what’s it like? well one of the obvious benefits of not working anymore is not having to get up at 6:30am to go to work, I still use … Continue reading →

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Super good news

Posted on 06/07/2011 by AlanM52

Checked the post box today and something from the family accountants? A cheque from the ATO for $2500 – finally. This is for two super co-contributions that I put into our SMSF for ET – the wife. I posted about … Continue reading →

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Waiting for a visitor

Posted on 22/06/2011 by AlanM52

Pixie expecting her friend Shyla.

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Fashion headwear

Posted on 19/06/2011 by AlanM52

For both humans and K9’s Some kids never grow up…

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ALDI: Bought a few items

Posted on 09/06/2011 by AlanM52

No particular immediate need for any of them, just stocking up the work shop. Pipe Wrench or Bolt Cutter $ 14.99 Choose from 450mm Bolt Cutter with drop forged steel blades or 1.5” Pipe Wrench with inductive hardened teeth Pipe … Continue reading →

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ALDI: Ceramic Fan Heater $19.99

Posted on 26/05/2011 by AlanM52

Last winter we purchased a ceramic fan heater from Sam’s Warehouse that looked similar to the one below: Older kid was over one evening and spotted the heater, turned it on and checked it out. Nice heater…so she took it … Continue reading →

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