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With the influx of battery tools now making a huge impact, I started to look at some alternatives to take with me on trips. I was scoffed at (initially) when I mentioned at my 4X4 club about cordless chainsaws. In spite of this, I bought an Ozito el cheapo 20v and when we needed to clear a track, I pulled out...

Some very rare historical photos here...Hoo Roo

Ample room for wishful thinking notes......Hoo Roo

Hello all !! wereabout to for fill our dreams and hit the road for a couple of years yahoo! only one problem our house furniture will be stored in a shipping container at a secured premise but we carnt find a insurance company to insurance our furniture would anyone be able to supply a company name that ha...

Looks like we might be heading north and spending autumn on the way, and winter in Queensland. Have got to say I couldn't be more pleased. Just have to go through Canberra to visit some old friends. Yeah I know a nice big detour as we will start in SA, but plenty to see. Not having traveled around Qld before...

After my wife died, I couldn't even look at another woman for 10 years. But now that I'm out of gaol, I can honestly say it was worth it ! Got an e-mail today from a "bored housewife 32, looking for some action!" I've sent her my ironing. That'll keep her busy!The wife's been hinting she wants something...

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A farmer was in an accident with a trucking company and finally decided his injuries were serious enough to take the company to court. In court, the trucking companys lawyer was questioning the farmer and asked, Didnt you say at the scene of the accident, Im fine? The farmer responded, Well let me tell...

Hi, I am 77 and will be travelling to Europe and North America for 6 months in April. I have been told that Australia Post offers good value, however, because of the duration/destination and my age, they tell me they cannot insure me. Other insurers I have checked out charge round $2,000. Has anyone any...

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Many caravan and camper-trailer owners, who have major problems with their vehicle - and cannot get their Supplier (Dealer) to rectify them (as is legally required under the Provisions of the Australian Consumer Law) - have serious time-wasting and frustrating hassles, trying...

The latest Aldi flyer is advertising 38Ah AGM deep cycle lead acid batteries at $99.99 (say $100!). Available from Saturday 29 September. Also in the same flyer are solar mat kits, 2200W generators, portable fridge freezers, plus other camping items. I haven't seen the batteries on sale by Aldi bef...

I have recently replaced the fuel selector knob on my Electrolux fridge, however it is a bit hard to change fuel selection without using a bit of oomph. I`m worried I will be up for another knob real soon if this keeps up. Can someone tell me what is the best way to get the thing moving more freely.

As you will no doubt recall, I managed to break the pin from the power inlet on my van as a result of the power cord refusing to let go. I returned to my van yesterday and met with the electrician. It turned out just as predicted by the wise men of the forum. Firstly, the part was readily available. The job too...

The Tamworth Music Festival has once again, come and gone I recommend this, as a place to put on a bucket list, as there are plenty of free sites within driving distance of the town, (the closest is the one adjacent to the airport on the Oxley Highway, approximately eight kilometres from town), and ther...

Pap diesel heater flame outPermalink Reply Quote Edit Post We have installed a 3kw diesel heater in our fan was working fine. After being not used for several months having trouble getting it to fire up and when it does blows copious amounts of white smoke and the throws e8 error code which is flame...

We can have a bomb attack, an attack with guns, arrows, spears or clubs. This we would treat as a declaration of war. What about a laser attack or ---- a cyber attack, just because the means of delivery has changed, does that change its purpose? I ask if this continues, at what stage are we going to say enou...