like a chat? what did you do today?

the rocket · Guru

RE: like a chat? what did you do today?

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Very nice view - We are at a place on the Nullarbor near Southern Cross called Karalee Rocks and Dam - big dam, huge big rock - flat, with a stone wall. about 18 inches or so high, the water runs off the rock, round the wall to a channel with leads to a stone aquaduct for water to flow to the dam. Lots of these over here in the west. You should come over - beautiful places, can stay on the bitumen and not go on a dirt road at all.

You are missing out on so much.

msg · Guru

Will we be seeing you two soon Jules? lol. Still at Charleville.!!!!

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Not for a while yet msg - we have only been over here a few weeks - get together in 2 weeks time - then head off the see some sites, meet up with people along the way. We will eventually get back over East, just not sure when!!!

You must be sick of Charleville by now, you going to wait for Norm and Julie?

msg · Guru

For the next couple of days Jules. Looks like they may be able to get the bus fixed Friday or Monday. Then will make a decision. Will try to get a summer holiday in to come and visit you.

Aus-Kiwi · Guru

Painting concrete tile roof .

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toglhot · Senior Member

Today I spun up a couple of wheel washers on the lathe for a grinder I'm making. I'm totally over bench grinders that shake, rattle and roll. I have one bolted to a stand I made specifically to sharpen drill bits (in a jig I made of course), the dam thing shakes like a rattler. Impossible to find a BG that has 'proper' wheel washers that hold the grinding wheels straight, so I'm making my own.

This type of drill sharpening is called four facet, used in lathes and such. Takes me ages to do these things now with PsA, can only use my arms/hands for very short periods, and boy do I pay for it afterwards!

Nope, not a fitter and turner, it's just a hobby that went horribly wrong, I now have a workshop that puts many professional workshops to shame. Keeps me of the streets at night!

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jules47 · The Happy Helper

msg wrote:
For the next couple of days Jules. Looks like they may be able to get the bus fixed Friday or Monday. Then will make a decision. Will try to get a summer holiday in to come and visit you.

That would be terrific - hope they are able to get it fixed asap - say g'day from us ..

Radar · Guru

toglhot wrote:
Today I spun up a couple of wheel washers on the lathe for a grinder I'm making. I'm totally over bench grinders that shake, rattle and roll. I have one bolted to a stand I made specifically to sharpen drill bits (in a jig I made of course), the dam thing shakes like a rattler. Impossible to find a BG that has 'proper' wheel washers that hold the grinding wheels straight, so I'm making my own.
This type of drill sharpening is called four facet, used in lathes and such. Takes me ages to do these things now with PsA, can only use my arms/hands for very short periods, and boy do I pay for it afterwards!

Nope, not a fitter and turner, it's just a hobby that went horribly wrong, I now have a workshop that puts many professional workshops to shame. Keeps me of the streets at night!

Nice work, I know how you feel, when I turn my grinder on and pick up up the job bit that I need to grind, the grinder has managed to vibrate to the other end of the garage.

Never mind, its called exercise.

I am slowly getting the caravan ready to leave home for a couple of months. I am sure there was some small jobs I needed to do before we go again.

Amazing how you forget small things which will become important when your away in the caravan.

Have fun.

buffy61 · Senior Member

Today we went to the Caravan and Camping show in Townsville. A few nice new rigs there...just need to win lotto!

the rocket · Guru

Hi buffy, put the lotto on. Hope u win first prize Or at least enough to buy want u would like.

regards rocket

we r enjoying the company of our family for a few weeks.

the rocket · Guru

Hi buffy, put the lotto on. Hope u win first prize Or at least enough to buy want u would like.

regards rocket

we r enjoying the company of our family for a few weeks.

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Had a bit of a gathering of nomads today - around the fire pit, yesterday was a shocker - driving rain and horrible wind - today we had little bit of rain, and some sunshine - so we enjoyed our afternoon tea around the fire - nice and warm.

Cadpete · Guru

This morning was spent at my model engineering club (NDMES in Balcatta, WA) with our public run day, this month all proceeds went to the Cancer Council, I think the cheque was in the order of $3000! Not bad for 4 hours work (read play biggrin ). This afternoon was spent doing nothing but recovering!

the rocket · Guru

Cadpete, sounds like a fun day.

jules, when r ya gunna stoke up the fires on the east coast.

went to the channon markets n bought some beut clothes. Stayed camped next to me mate for 3 nights. biggrin biggrin biggrin

been travelling around sth. East qld. Toowoomba flower show

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Beautiul flowers Rocket - always wanted to goto Channon markets - but never got out of bed early enough hhahahaha

Mobi Condo · Guru

Gee! I am not to sure of what I have done today - best I look on face book to see!

aussie_paul · Guru

Decided to put the exterior bamboo blinds on two windows. Fell off ladder, caught my strides as I fell. Ruined the strides BUT no damage to me. Some mothers do have'em!!!! disbelief

Aussie Paul. smile

Dougwe · Chief one feather

I think you were actually practicing standing on street corners mate.

Check your PM's.

I spent time watering at the house sit but not sure about tomorrow yet.

the rocket · Guru

Hi aussie paul, lucky you did not do yourself a damage.

dougwe, always good to hose the garden.

had some rain, that was nice. Bought 2 chairs at aldi for $20. Can hold 150 kg. Pretty good. Chops $14 a kg. Guess we will be eating chops for awhile.

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Our internet dongle decided not to be charged up any more! Not bad, about two and half years, pretty well non stop. Thought we would have to go to Geraldton, nearest biggish town, got Dongara, went in and there was a Leading Edge computer/office store, got the dongle, no worries 4GX. Great free camp just off the highway as well, huge grassed area, toilets, walk into town - IGA, bottle, PO, banks, etc., Think we have done our bit of support for this nice little town, with some of the best Moreton Bay figs - huge!

the rocket · Guru

jules, hope u get your dongle sorted out.

us, just livin the dream. Life is good.

Tony Bev · Guru

What did I do today, I sold my old caravan, so that was a bit of a milestone
The caravan had some sentimental value, as it was paid for

I was showing son in law, how to change the front springs on his old Ford XC, as I have a pit in my little shed

In a normal situation, I will pull the low pop top caravan out by hand, as I no longer have a vehicle with a tow bar, do the dirty deed in the shed, then push the caravan back in front of the shed

I accidentally fell down the pit, yes I know that it was a silly thing to do, and I will never be doing an encore of that particular act

Being very stiff and sore, with a big bruise on my side, I was not looking forward to pushing the caravan back, up the driveway

A person advertised they were buying vintage caravans, as my caravan was 1978, he was happy to buy, and I was happy to sell

Purchased for $4,500 about 17 years ago, spent about $1,000 doing it up, done some short trips, and one lap, sold for $1,500

Didge · Newbie

finished the prado clean up after our nt Qld trip last month

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Would you like to clean our motorhome while your on the tap Didge? Desperately needs a good clean outside.

the rocket · Guru

Rain,rain was really nice but now itstime for the sun to shine.

the rocket · Guru

Blue sky day. Talked to a few backpackers. Watching the kookaburras on my awning arm. While planning our next adventure. Nth. Qld.

jules47 · The Happy Helper

We have been having poor reception, but put the big antenna up this morning, so all good now (only got here two days ago) - at a free camp in the middle of a state forest - Marrinup Town Campsite - near Dwellingup or Pinjara -long drop loos, no water, but a big bin, and so quiet at night, and dark.

Tony Bev · Guru

Big plans for today

Finish packing the motorhome, for a five day trip

Appointment to see doctor at local skin cancer clinic, to have stitches removes

A reminder to our younger members
smile Do as I say, and not as I do smile
Slop, slap, and put on your hat

Early afternoon, head off to the Nambung Country Music Festival

The weather will not be the best, but I look on the bright side
It will balance out for last year, when I got sunburned

readysetgo · Member

Hi Mike

Its not easy making such big decisions and expensive ones as that so I wish to share a story. My parents retired early and purchased a home in a gated over 55 complex where they spent 15 very happy years, made many new friends, played tennis, danced and bowls etc etc. a great part of their lives. When my mother had a nasty fall and ended up in hospital fully dependent, my father made the difficult decision to sell as he felt it was time they made a move into residential care not that he personally felt ready for that. Both were very independent yet sadly my fathers life expectancy was limited at that point and he didnt want to leave mum without ensuring she had resettled with new friends in a fully supported facility when his day came.

When it came time to sell their home in the complex the fun really started. The fees were very significant in the original contract which was seen as the norm at that time. Their home had to be repainted, curtains all in excellent condition had to be replaced. They had replaced carpet with proessionally laid timber floors a couple of years earlier fortunately seeking written permission first and they were still in perfect nick but the village owners wanted them removed and carpet laid. All changes were at my parents expense. The company had the right to hold onto their home up to six months without putting it on the market and the company didnt want to put it up for sale because they had others to sell first. Added to that was the fact my parents maintenance fee had risen to over $100pw and that fee was still payable for a further 6 months or until sold if earlier. We could see what the company were doing to make money by stalling the sale (all legally) and we were so upset for our parents as was our terminally ill father given the $400k each bond in residential care had to be paid or interest in lieu.

Fortunately their neighbours place was just opening up for tours (the company hired contemporary furnishings for the big sales pitch and drove potential investors around to specific homes in a golf buggy-no for sale signs go up) so my sister and I did a little sneaky marketing with two couples that came to view next door on the first day. The first couple came and after looking through the other home we politely started a conversation in the driveway while we were packing the car and cleaning up and invited them to come inside to see it for themselves (a comparison!). The salesman was clearly angry that we invited them in while he had been away locking up (He followed our voices and his face told the story).

The outcome was that the couple loved my parents home especially the modern timber floors, the sunny location, closed in verandah and the big solar system my parents had installed so they wanted to buy it - thank you!... No thanks of course to the sales team who tried to sell them any other alternative.

Result - our mother settled well after the move and my father died with a peace of mind months later. Moral to the story is look around and get financial advice. The laws may vary in states so if you go in fully informed you will be able to travel and return between trips to a beautiful home in a wonderful community with like minded people. Its all about making an informed choice.

I personally downsized and bought a small duplex to avoid the costs and hassles my parents experienced then spend a few dollars on a 4x4 with slide on and took off. I pay to have the lawns attended and mail redirected and the neighbours keep an eye out. Now i come and go as i please without spending a fortune on maintenance. When the time comes that I am unable to drive I have a bus stop, medical care and shops close by. Living the life!