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Don't plant trees near adjoining property fence

Last post by Greynomad « Sat May 25, 2019 10:56 pm
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by Newcastle George » Tue May 21, 2019 7:36 pm

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After frequent requests the Liquidamber which was just 500mm from the fenceline on the neighbour's side has been removed. The last five days have involved the dismantling of our side retaining wall...

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Ah! The ‘Dottie Response’...
Apparently very effective, John. ;)

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Sat May 25, 2019 10:56 pm
New Solar PVs

Last post by Greynomad « Tue Dec 18, 2018 12:57 pm
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by Greynomad » Thu Dec 06, 2018 2:15 pm
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As a result of the Vic Govt adding a further subsidy to the Federal one, installing solar PV panels finally makes financial sense for us.
Payback will now occur within our expected lifetimes....

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The one thing that always had me wondering was
You take 6 to 8 years to offset the initial cost ( prepaying for the power and loss of earning on payment) and then replacing equipment would be then...
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Tue Dec 18, 2018 12:57 pm
New Rose Garden

Last post by VicA « Sat Dec 01, 2018 6:02 pm
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by Greynomad » Tue Oct 02, 2018 4:46 pm
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SWMBO has, since we moved to Rutherglen 5 years ago, coveted an open space in the front yard between the driveway and the trees around the 'feature' pond (as it was when we arrived... it is now an...

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What a shame ……..
Vic
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Last post by VicA
Sat Dec 01, 2018 6:02 pm
Latest Project: Vertical Garden

Last post by Greynomad « Fri Nov 09, 2018 12:37 pm
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by Greynomad » Wed Oct 24, 2018 2:18 pm
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To complement our new Rose Garden in the front yard, I have been working for over three months on a Vertical Garden to be used as a privacy screen in our ODLA (real estate-speak for O ut D oor L...

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:oops: :oops: :oops:
OK, folks... Guilty as charged.

I was so koncerned about the korrect spelling of the K alangadoo thing that I threw kaution to the winds, and hit the K rather than the C....
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Last post by Greynomad
Fri Nov 09, 2018 12:37 pm
Veges

Last post by BernieQ « Wed Nov 07, 2018 6:25 am
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by Macca » Tue Nov 06, 2018 10:08 am

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At last have got myself a couple of above ground gardens and full of veges and herbs. Figured seeing home for a while now until after knee done mid Feb may as well make use of time. Have to sit on...

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Carol been busy i see Bernie ;)

Bob

I wish Bob .
Bernie .

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Last post by BernieQ
Wed Nov 07, 2018 6:25 am
Cleaning up dog hair.

Last post by native pepper « Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:12 am
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by supersparky » Fri Oct 12, 2018 2:07 pm
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Our little Suzuki is the toad, grocery getter and dog hauler. So after our last trip along a few dusty roads it was decided to give it a proper cleanup up. The dust is relatively simple but the dog...

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Good to hear Ray, stem cell therapy is certainly a big step forward. Lots of youngsters who would have perished a decade or so ago, now have good happy lives. Its would be good if we could get away...
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Last post by native pepper
Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:12 am
Squeaky dunny seat - at home.

Last post by Chuck « Thu Sep 20, 2018 11:37 am
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by Chuck » Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:48 am
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For the past couple of months the seat in the house toilet has developed a squeak, not when you sit on it but when us males lift the seat to express our opinion of current politicians!

It does the...

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Thanks Terry, will try that first, if no good will do trip to the green shed.

Thanks Peter.
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Last post by Chuck
Thu Sep 20, 2018 11:37 am
'Downsizing' from the Family Home

Last post by Vik351 « Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:32 am
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by Lance » Mon Jan 30, 2017 11:47 pm
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As we all get a bit slower and medical issues seem to knock us about more I guess most of us put serious thought into 'downsizing.

We've been in our current house for close on 40yrs, since we were...

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Lookin at a humpy today ... :D :D :D

Sea change...???

vik... :o :shock: :?
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Last post by Vik351
Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:32 am
What would you have now if you rebuilt?

Last post by Busman « Tue Jul 24, 2018 10:00 am
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by Dot » Fri Jul 13, 2018 8:01 pm
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If you were to build a new house these days what things would you have different? I am thinking
Solar with one of those tesla? battery storage things?
Cooking tops, gas, induction , any other new...

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Well we spent Sunday looking at land and have come to a decision not to buy. We have sliced off 3000 sqm at he front of our present abode so have decided to build there instead of going through all...
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Last post by Busman
Tue Jul 24, 2018 10:00 am
New Laundry

Last post by Dot « Wed Jul 04, 2018 5:56 pm
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by mottleemob » Wed Jul 04, 2018 10:08 am

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Almost finished fitting new laundry. What an experience have never done any tiling before was surprised how easy it was. Only grouting to do today and then it is finished SWMBO is very happy
cheers...

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Almost finished fitting new laundry. What an experience have never done any tiling before was surprised how easy it was. Only grouting to do today and then it is finished SWMBO is very happy
cheers...

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Last post by Dot
Wed Jul 04, 2018 5:56 pm
Weed Problem

Last post by Dot « Wed Jul 04, 2018 5:52 pm
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by mottleemob » Sun Jun 25, 2017 7:06 pm

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My front yard has become infested in nut weed does anyone know of a solution to get rid of it
cheers Phil
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Solved the problem sold the house :D
cheers Phil
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Thought you were starting to have Prostate worries :lol: You little weed of no faith

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Last post by Dot
Wed Jul 04, 2018 5:52 pm
Regarding renovations ...

Last post by bob r « Sat Apr 21, 2018 5:03 pm
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by Chuck » Sat Apr 21, 2018 9:21 am

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Tools Explained.

DRILL PRESS : A tall, upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings your beer across the...

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Yep know them all personally.

Bob

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Last post by bob r
Sat Apr 21, 2018 5:03 pm
Words...

Last post by Greynomad « Wed Dec 27, 2017 2:25 pm
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by Greynomad » Sun May 07, 2017 2:48 pm

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Spotted this in a local bookshop, and just had to buy it! The title was inspired by Tony Abbott's mangling of a common saying... :P (I think he meant re pository .) :roll:
It's a lot more fun &...

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Was cogitating while on the ride-on this morning...
If you can’t PREvent something going wrong, but can fix it afterwards, do you POSTvent it? 😝
And if someone says to you, “I told you so!”...

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Last post by Greynomad
Wed Dec 27, 2017 2:25 pm
"tanks" BUNKER ACTIVITY

Last post by Greynomad « Wed Dec 27, 2017 1:56 pm
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by Keith Morris » Wed Sep 27, 2017 7:58 am
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It is all go at Dysart and the materials for the Bunker ramps and landings are due to be delivered on Thursday. The construction will start as soon as the bits and pieces are delivered and should be...

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Yup! Yer can’t fault Tanks’ hospitality!
Next time we head in a Northerly direction, Dysart will be on the route plan!
Hope your Christmas was a good one, tanks.
Best wishes for the New Year from...
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Last post by Greynomad
Wed Dec 27, 2017 1:56 pm
Back deck

Last post by Mrcoolabah1au « Thu Dec 21, 2017 8:21 am
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by Mrcoolabah1au » Wed Dec 20, 2017 8:06 pm

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Will give you before and after when I figure out how

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Try that will put photos of what’s left

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Thu Dec 21, 2017 8:21 am
Winter or permanent escape in DYSART Qld

Last post by Keith Morris « Sun Oct 01, 2017 10:13 am
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by Keith Morris » Sat Sep 30, 2017 8:24 am

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tanks here--
Check out this 3 bedroom house for sale in Dysart Qld, asking price $55,000.
Come up and join me in this great little town.
7 ARMSTRONG CRES, DYSART QLD

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I don't think that my 5'er would fit under the carport. :D :D :D

PeterH

tanks here---
PeterH--- Simple solution---build another carport.

I can go around and measure it if you want to...

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Last post by Keith Morris
Sun Oct 01, 2017 10:13 am
Pallet Timber as Firewood

Last post by Barboots « Mon Jun 26, 2017 7:57 pm
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by Barboots » Mon Jun 26, 2017 2:10 pm

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I was at a party recently and they were burning pallet timber in a chimenea. It was a pale timber... and I thought that type would always be treated when used for pallets. That said, it wasn't green...

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Great link thanks Lance.

Cheers,
Steve

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Last post by Barboots
Mon Jun 26, 2017 7:57 pm
Sundeck now complete!

Last post by Helen Grose « Thu May 11, 2017 6:44 am
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by Greynomad » Sun May 07, 2017 2:39 pm
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A year or so ago, we had a derelict garden the previous owners left us converted into a sundeck by ripping out all the overgrown mass & laying a concrete base with brick paving. We kept the small...

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How you feeling today Ray xxxx

Sent from my SM-G360G using Tapatalk
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Last post by Helen Grose
Thu May 11, 2017 6:44 am
New roof...

Last post by Dot « Sun Apr 23, 2017 10:48 pm
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by Chuck » Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:48 am
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Well... the time has come the walrus said...

Woke up yesterday morning to a wet patch... umm, no Dot not that sorta wet patch... on the floor in the hallway. :roll: We did have a bit of rain on...

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Got an allergy to a pussy like my Brian?
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Last post by Dot
Sun Apr 23, 2017 10:48 pm
Domestic Air/Con - Evaporative or Refrigerated

Last post by native pepper « Thu Dec 29, 2016 12:45 pm
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by Lance » Wed Dec 28, 2016 6:47 pm

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This time of the year air conditioning becomes a rather hot topic. :)
Can we discuss the fores a,d againsts for the various types.
We have a roof mounted evaporative unit and I'm a little perplexed...

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Refrigerated by miles.

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Last post by native pepper
Thu Dec 29, 2016 12:45 pm
New model

Last post by Greynomad « Tue Dec 27, 2016 12:33 am
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by Mrcoolabah1au » Sun Oct 09, 2016 10:11 pm

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Around the house :lol:

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Uh. What does it use for buoyancy?
Might need to review the bona-fides of the supplier. ;)

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Last post by Greynomad
Tue Dec 27, 2016 12:33 am
Dunny Doo - I mean Door ;)

Last post by T1 Terry « Wed Oct 21, 2015 10:44 pm
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by Greynomad » Tue Oct 20, 2015 1:32 am

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Thought you might like to see my first project with my new scroll-saw...
A free-hand effort for the Dunny Door, for the guidance of guests. ;)

Dunny2.JPG

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Hmmm..........
Wooden ink.
Now THERE's a challenge for the boffins!
:D
A bit like the woodcraft rods for welding up split timber :lol:

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Last post by T1 Terry
Wed Oct 21, 2015 10:44 pm
Drilling Terra Cotta

Last post by Greynomad « Tue Oct 20, 2015 11:35 am
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by Greynomad » Mon Aug 03, 2015 10:08 am
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Calling all handymen!
We have two terra cotta wine-coolers, which SWMBO now wants to use as pots for plants.
Thusly, she has requested that I drill drainage holes in their bases.
Any hints?
I...

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So that's the problem!
I'll have to do this stuff when I'm less tired, & not sitting in bed... :lol:
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Last post by Greynomad
Tue Oct 20, 2015 11:35 am
Backyard Make Over.

Last post by Ros20549 « Mon Aug 10, 2015 5:20 pm
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by Ros20549 » Mon Aug 03, 2015 9:54 pm

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Well as some of you know we are grounded this years so we have decided to finish a few things around the house, our first project was to get rid of the silly bit of lawn out back and pave it, so some...

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Hey, Ros,
Great minds...
We've just had our ODLA paving extended into an area that gets so little sun the Kikyuyu won't even grow there!
So we called in a brickie/paving bloque and he not only did...

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Last post by Ros20549
Mon Aug 10, 2015 5:20 pm
One of todays jobs

Last post by T1 Terry « Wed Jun 24, 2015 6:30 am
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by Dot » Fri Jun 19, 2015 3:44 pm

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dishwasher in.jpg
This was one of the jobs G man did today. (Test run tonight) any ideas what can be done with the old dishwasher (no not me) :roll:

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Put it out the front and tell B3 that it's there, he will drive back from WA for such a road side score :lol:

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Wed Jun 24, 2015 6:30 am

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