A lot of us have homes we spend some time in. Discussions can be about any topic that may be of interest that you can think of... renovations, purchases, expenses, etc, etc
The new project list
by T1 Terry » Sat Jun 10, 2023 5:30 pm
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The workshop fire deleted probably 2/3rds of the project list, so finances have dictated the priorities on the new revised list.
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Last post by T1 Terry Fri Jul 25, 2025 3:23 pm
Home solar installation
by Newcastle George » Sun Jun 08, 2025 9:54 am
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We had solar installed at our home on 17/7/2019. These are the input, output results.
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I use a 24hr clock because it’s commonly used not only by the Military and shipping, but in radio & TV, where I started my career. I can use it...
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Last post by Greynomad Tue Jun 10, 2025 8:24 pm
New garden
by Riverlander » Mon Aug 08, 2022 5:04 pm
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This is one thing that has been using up cortina time. IMG-3349.JPG IMG-3346.jpg
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WOW!!
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Last post by Greynomad Wed Sep 27, 2023 2:15 pm
Grid power charges
by T1 Terry » Thu Aug 24, 2023 6:52 pm
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Just paid the recent power bill with Origin. It went up 3 times in 3 mths, two lots of 30 days and the last 32 days. Started at 35.039 c/kwh peak,...
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Picky, picky!! :roll:
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Last post by T1 Terry Fri Sep 08, 2023 6:21 pm
Spider
by Riverlander » Sun Mar 05, 2023 5:37 pm
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Have been watching this spider grow from a tiny thing to this over 2 months. Has a massive web that is a bit untidy but has been interesting watching...
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It doesn't have the golden colour in the leg joints, can't see the two eye dots on its back and it's not hairy, but it does look a bit like the one...
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Last post by T1 Terry Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:42 am
Home Essentials
by Greynomad » Wed Mar 30, 2022 3:19 pm
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No homeowner can hold their head high…
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Yet another Home Essential!!
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Last post by T1 Terry Sat Oct 22, 2022 11:45 am
Another project done!
by Greynomad » Sun Oct 17, 2021 2:37 pm
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While up country BC (Before Covid), we came across a place selling all sorts of junk sorry, antiques.
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With the tank garden being the garden after the final garden, we both spent yesterday afternoon planting 85 Iris corms down the 50m length of the...
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Last post by Greynomad Wed Sep 07, 2022 12:21 pm
Solar technology
by Greynomad » Sat Aug 27, 2022 11:04 am
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Given the great success with solar panels in reducing our household electricity bill, we decided to invest in more solar technology: a solar-powered...
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And Americans wonder why their power bills are so expensive… there are LGAs where “unsightly” outdoor clothes lines are prohibited; they MUST use an...
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Last post by Greynomad Sat Aug 27, 2022 8:06 pm
Today's visitors
by Newcastle George » Tue May 17, 2022 4:53 pm
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Cick to enlarge
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Tanks has a family of Kookaburras which visit for a regular feed of raw chicken meat.
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Last post by Greynomad Sat May 21, 2022 8:01 am
I’m innocent!!
by Greynomad » Tue May 10, 2022 3:49 pm
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We found a tennis ball on the golf course t’other day, with a squeaker in it.
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:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Last post by Dot Tue May 10, 2022 5:38 pm
Wine judging
by Busman » Sat Apr 23, 2022 6:02 pm
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We were asked to enter some wine in the home production section of the annual Stanthorpe Show. A record number of entries this year. We entered 3...
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Thanks all,
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Last post by Busman Sun Apr 24, 2022 5:51 pm
Icecream special
by BruceS » Tue May 04, 2021 2:19 pm
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IGA has the 4lt for $7.50 starting Wednesday. (5/5/21)
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If you are cooking aka heating it up, not to bad to get down the gullett. Just to help you out :lol: :lol:
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Last post by T1 Terry Fri Dec 17, 2021 4:26 pm
Painting problem
by Newcastle George » Sat Oct 02, 2021 11:32 am
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I purchased some Wattyl Killrust Heavy Duty Metal Primer which has a methylated spirit solvent yesterday and the specs state: Touch dry in 2 hours,...
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So you think you will still be climbing ladders etc at 85 years old to get your first lot done before having a rest for big bus.
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Last post by T1 Terry Mon Nov 08, 2021 3:43 pm
A Comparison...
by Greynomad » Wed Oct 27, 2021 5:35 pm
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February 2014... when we moved in:
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amazing how just a little water and fertilizer can do along with the hard work.
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Last post by Greynomad Fri Oct 29, 2021 1:21 pm
Rustic Windmill
by Riverlander » Sat Sep 04, 2021 5:14 pm
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A bit more rustic garden art. By the serial No. it is a 1944 Z series Southern Cross. Picked it up from Peterborough SA. and put it up with the help...
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And that's why I spend money on good glasses, T1. :lol:
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Last post by supersparky Tue Oct 26, 2021 5:02 pm
And then the lights went out
by Newcastle George » Fri Oct 08, 2021 10:16 pm
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I was sitting watching TV, Julie was in her office doing the same thing when suddenly the light went out and I thought it was a blown globe until I...
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And George forgot to tell us he pressure cleaned the eaves. :lol: :lol: And........
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Last post by supersparky Sun Oct 10, 2021 9:59 pm
Sound like
by Mrcoolabah1au » Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:30 am
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All those job waiting for the last year or two mite get done now T1 🤔
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Or you could try just a bit of Bindii spray, straight onto the target weed. They will grow back regardless of what you do with them, short of...
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Last post by supersparky Fri Jul 23, 2021 7:44 pm
Latest minor project
by Greynomad » Sun Nov 22, 2020 10:40 pm
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Went for a drive up country coupla weeks ago...
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T1,
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Last post by Dot Sun Jun 06, 2021 10:31 pm
4lt iscream $6
by Coolabah1au » Thu Dec 17, 2020 12:12 pm
IGA special!!!
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Last post by Coolabah1au Thu Dec 17, 2020 12:12 pm
Top dressing lawn.
by supersparky » Thu Dec 03, 2020 9:35 pm
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With all the enforced lack of travel opportunity of late, I have turned my attentions to the front yard and gardens. I have come to the conclusion...
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I stand corrected... ;) :oops:
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Last post by Greynomad Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:00 am
Shopping smarter
by Greynomad » Fri Nov 27, 2020 6:38 pm
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If you’re on a limited budget — or just prefer more of your money to stay in your pocket, rather than hand it to the big supermarkets — Aldi is...
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Yep but it's good fat George.
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Last post by BernieQ2 Tue Dec 08, 2020 8:48 pm
We gave up growing grass...
by Greynomad » Sat Oct 31, 2020 7:42 pm
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Until recently, there were 13 mature Eucalypts along our back fence. (The original owners apparently planted Eucalypts at 3ft intervals, judging by...
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Well, at least when they got to the end of the road, the truckies could have a Gin.
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Last post by Greynomad Tue Nov 03, 2020 6:17 pm
Rear concrete deck needs some TLC.
by Chuck » Fri Apr 10, 2020 9:40 am
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Our house was built in 1972 & we bought it in 1984 when I resigned from the Air Force.
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Bit off center, but bio diesel will lift just about anything off concrete, have used it to clean deeply ingrained oil and grease from a garage...
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Last post by native pepper Mon Apr 13, 2020 2:14 pm
Kogan TV
by Newcastle George » Fri Jan 31, 2020 3:24 pm
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Julie purchase a 40 Kogan TV which was delivered today. After removing it from the packaging, which wasn't damaged, I installed the legs, connected...
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And put sticky tape on the broken screen???🤭😳
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Last post by Greynomad Thu Feb 06, 2020 10:02 pm
Command strips...
by Chuck » Fri Jan 31, 2020 9:27 am
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About 3 months ago I used these hanging strips to put 3 picture frames up on a dining room painted wall, & well... I was in a hurry & literally...
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I may have mislead a bit.
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Last post by Chuck Sun Feb 02, 2020 8:34 am
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