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Al’s Kitchen – Shepherds Pie

Posted on 21/07/2023 by AlanM52

Al’s Kitchen – Shepherds Pie Can’t remember the last time we had this but I can remember the taste – yum.

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Xmas tree surface roots – Continued

Posted on 16/07/2023 by AlanM52

Xmas tree surface roots – Continued Another session, another big stump root, same procedure as before. Attach with chain saw the prise out with crowbar. While resting… these days that crowbar feels heavier, thinking about what sort of garden feature … Continue reading →

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Xmas tree surface roots – Continued

Posted on 14/07/2023 by AlanM52

Xmas tree surface roots – Continued

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Xmas tree surface roots – Continued

Posted on 12/07/2023 by AlanM52

Coming across some big roots that are to hard to dig out with the crowbar so went and got – the chainsaw.            

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Mini camera for DIY possum dray – part 1

Posted on 23/05/2022 by AlanM52

Doing some research to see if we can mount a camera to view the inside of the dray.

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DIY Garden Edging – part 4 final

Posted on 22/05/2022 by AlanM52

Waited all morning for the sun to come out which it did around midday – let’s get out there. Below is a photo of the finished job. Hang on… why is left stake inside the edging and the right one … Continue reading →

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DIY Garden Edging – part 3

Posted on 21/05/2022 by AlanM52

Nice sunny day so let’s paint the edging. Preparing to start painting.

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DIY Garden Edging – part 2

Posted on 17/05/2022 by AlanM52

Clamped two lengths of pine to the work bench to keep everything straight and level for stapling down the coat hanger wire.

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DIY Garden Edging – part 1

Posted on 17/05/2022 by AlanM52

This is the 3rd time I am replacing the ‘treated’ pine edging purchased from Bunnings. Back in 2019 council contractors cut down our lovely nature strip tree, apparently it was infected? Just needed a spray on one branch.

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Al’s Kitchen – I have one of these (from ALDI)

Posted on 17/05/2022 by AlanM52

Shoppers rush to get their hands on Kmart’s stylish new $30 cast iron pot – and it looks JUST like the Le Creuset version that costs $450 I have quite a collection from the ALDI Crofton range, maybe to many … Continue reading →

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