Hello everyone.

this is my view of the world today from lennox head. Life is good.

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

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.

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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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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 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.

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.

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, 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. 

been travelling around sth. East qld. Toowoomba flower show

 

 

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

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.

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!

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

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

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