Lockdown/Stay-in-place situation, What are you planning to do?

[drivesafe]

So what is everybody planning to do if they end up in a Lockdown/Stay-in-place situation.

I am just starting to catchup with orders after three weeks of the flu.

But I work from home anyway, so nothing will change much.

What are the rest of you contemplating and is there any suggestions for an Internet Group Participation of some form, with others on AULRO or the likes?

Unlike many other forums, there is a pretty high intelligent level on AULRO so see if we can’t come up with something.

[DiscoJeffster]

I’m going to arm myself and go camping and don’t let anyone try and stop me! [emoji379] ⛺️ [emoji91] [emoji476] [emoji481]

[Markf]

Well...um...

It's looking like the car's autobox needs a valve block job. I've done 2 of them in the past (BMW ZF 4HP22) and it's a long winded fiddly job. I want to put the SLS back into the D2. The camper needs a few mods to the electrics and a diesel heater installed. That lot, for a while at least, should keep me away from doing the back yard gardens which are an overgrown mess of grass (it looks neat and tidy but really isn't).

Then of course there's "The List" that my wife is armed with....

[DiscoJeffster]

Well...um...

It's looking like the car's autobox needs a valve block job. I've done 2 of them in the past (BMW ZF 4HP22) and it's a long winded fiddly job. I want to put the SLS back into the D2. The camper needs a few mods to the electrics and a diesel heater installed. That lot, for a while at least, should keep me away from doing the back yard gardens which are an overgrown mess of grass (it looks neat and tidy but really isn't).

Then of course there's "The List" that my wife is armed with....

Trouble I have with this (kit waiting in the shed) is I don’t know what separator plate I need until I have it apart and I don’t want to find that the gearbox place is closed or doesn’t have/can’t get one. If I could order it beforehand I would. Supposedly you can’t be sure until you get it apart. I wonder if I could buy one of each and return one? Ooo, now I’m thinking :-)

[scarry]

Then of course there's "The List" that my wife is armed with....

Yep,i got that today,as i was relaxing looking at AULRO[bighmmm]

The company finances apparently are first on the list,i hate finances.Then our private stuff.[bigsad]

I was more interested on getting sorted to head out to the property.[thumbsupbig]

Reloading some ammo was top on my list[biggrin]

And leaving the boys to sort out the business,everything should run fine,what could possibly go wrong?[biggrin]

[Trav Man]

Well I'm going to try and get a bit more progress on George as I havn't been able to do much of late.
I have everything I need to finish my engine build, Bosch ignition upgrade, and a few other bits for the engine bay.
Then if we're still shut down after all that I can get stuck into the body work and paint as I have all I need to do that as well.
So I have enough to keep me busy for a while [thumbsupbig]
Plus I'll also be helping the wife with schooling our daughter from home [wink11]

Trav Man

[Markf]

Yep,i got that today,as i was relaxing looking at AULRO[bighmmm]

I really hope your list is a short one but I suspect not...


The company finances apparently are first on the list,i hate finances.Then our private stuff.[bigsad]

I hate that stuff with a passion.


I was more interested on getting sorted to head out to the property.[thumbsupbig]

Reloading some ammo was top on my list[biggrin]

And leaving the boys to sort out the business,everything should run fine,what could possibly go wrong?[biggrin]

I have the same feeling about doing the gearbox valve block. I keep thinking "I've done it before. How hard can it be ? What could possibly go wrong ?"

[scarry]

Anyone heading to north QLD,Cape area,you won't get far past Cape Tribulation.

They have moved the original cut off line a lot further south.

[loanrangie]

Already had a few days to start on projects, a trailer i started rebuilding years ago is nearly done. Fixed my mig welder issues so can continue on with some rusts repairs of my 74 Kombi, also got a 1958 FC Holden that i can work on.
Shed needs a clean and crap sorted and i bought some more malt to brew more beer.

[Tombie]

Nothing.... I’ll stay at home and play in the workshop.

[Dark61]

I’m still threatening to teach myself brakes and maybe put the head back on the 179. My other passion is Gramophones, I have a few of those in various states of disrepair.

cheers,
D

[drivesafe]

Anyone heading to north QLD,Cape area,you won't get far past Cape Tribulation.

They have moved the original cut off line a lot further south.
They are stopping people travelling west of Gympie as well.

[rick130]

Things won't change much for me, it'll be work as normal with more care on the sanitising/hand washing front.

[DiscoMick]

We are camped in the Arthur Pieman Conservation Reserve at Arthur River, so the options mostly involve wildlife and bushwalks.
The wombats here are ginormous monsters. I'm curious to see if I can get one to let me scratch its tummy.
I also have a Richard Flanagan novel to read.
The river cruise is cancelled and the shopkeeper has shut up shop because shes afraid of catching the virus, so it's a half hour drive to the nearest shop and pub, which does mega steaks.
Could be a quiet week.

[DiscoJeffster]

We are camped in the Arthur Pieman Conservation Reserve at Arthur River, so the options mostly involve wildlife and bushwalks.
The wombats here are ginormous monsters. I'm curious to see if I can get one to let me scratch its tummy.
I also have a Richard Flanagan novel to read.
The river cruise is cancelled and the shopkeeper has shut up shop because shes afraid of catching the virus, so it's a half hour drive to the nearest shop and pub, which does mega steaks.
Could be a quiet week.

Not long before that pub will be closed too

[Tombie]

Won’t be long and you may find yourself stranded with no facilities open nearby.

If this national lockdown is enacted you will want to be home or close to.

[DeeJay]

My kids just bought me Call of Duty - as they play it- & installed it on my computer. We have unlimited access ( will that change??) so I guess I'll be playing with my children[bigsmile1]

[DeeJay]

Won’t be long and you may find yourself stranded with no facilities open nearby.

If this national lockdown is enacted you will want to be home or close to.

And that now makes all those "panic hoarders" look like wise people.

[DiscoJeffster]

And that now makes all those "panic hoarders" look like wise people.

No they’re still idiots. They don’t need six months of toilet paper.

[jonesfam]

I will have to work as we are the only fuel in town.
I might have to lay off most of my staff though, it only takes 1 person to sell fuel. I hope it doesn't come to that.
I'm a bit ****ed off because the plan for myself & SWMBO to do alternate trips to see each other & kids would appear to have gone down the gurgler for a bit.
Jonesfam

[Tote]

If they ever come to an agreement on what schools are doing it looks like SWMBO will be at work till the end of the term at least. I'm apparently essential at this stage so no enforced holiday for me.
If I am confined to home its not so bad with two and a half acres full of jobs to do. I'm assuming that the police won't feed my sheep when they try and stop me going out to the farm, and theres plenty of fencing to be done out there, then there's Geraldine the 1956 series one.....

Regards,
Tote

[trout1105]

I have started a veggie garden and the house is 100+ years old so I have plenty to occupy myself with [thumbsupbig][bigrolf]
As long as Bunnings stays open I am "Good to Go"[biggrin]

[Slunnie]

Working from home. I'm one of the very few lucky teachers who isn't being thrust into the face of what will be a Coronavirus cesspit.

[Homestar]

And that now makes all those "panic hoarders" look like wise people.

Not at all, supermarkets are still open and putting more staff on and more trucks on. Son is a Manager at the local Woolies - they’re gearing up to cope with increased separation of their customer and themselves but that’s it - full steam ahead - Supply chain isn’t busted at all.

Suppliers of both food and other goods we all need are slowly starting to catch up as everyone was caught off guard. Lockdown doesn’t mean you can’t go buy dunny roll, that’s the problem - people don’t listen to what’s actually being said, just listening to the bleeding of the herd...

[Homestar]

As for what I’ll be doing, plenty of work around the house, gardens and workshop. Can easily kill 6 weeks without going anywhere, might start to get a bit bored after that, will see...

[JDNSW]

Pretty much life as usual - I only go to town once a week anyway, Might see if I can extendit to once a fortnight.

[Bulletman]

End of what was meant to be the wet season and the run off should be starting so might head to a couple of spots for a bit of barra fishing . The list might just have to wait till there a less important things to be done .

Bulletman

[d2dave]

Being a truck driver it will be business as usual for me, as I am part of getting food to the nation.

If I had to self quarantine though, I would be happy to be locked in my shed for two weeks with the beer fridge well stocked.[smilebigeye]

[drivesafe]

As for what I’ll be doing, plenty of work around the house, gardens and workshop. Can easily kill 6 weeks without going anywhere, might start to get a bit bored after that, will see...
Surely this will be a golden opportunity to advance your railroad empire?

[3toes]

Scientific advise here is that schools are a low risk zone and so no need to close. Teachers agitated big time to have the schools closed and government caved in subject to schools staying open for kids of essential workers. Now find that about 30% of kids have parents in essential jobs and so have to stay open anyway.

[Graeme]

My daughter is an infants teacher. She's a strong advocate for keeping schools open because the kids then aren't roaming the streets increasing the risk of becoming contaminated or staying with elderly, high risk grandparents. At school they wash their hands 6 times a day, desks are spaced to keep students apart and not facing each other and they always sit at the same desk so as to always have the same students nearby. Grades or classes are allocated to specific open areas for controlled density.

I'm a primary producer so mostly unaffected by restricted movements.

[3toes]

Am self employed and looking for ways to do some tasks remote rather than the usual turn up on site method. On Friday managed 2 out of 30 tasks in 2 hours remote. Same work would have taken 8 hours on site. Be interesting to see where this goes longer term when the novelty has worn off.

[bob10]

Scientific advise here is that schools are a low risk zone and so no need to close. Teachers agitated big time to have the schools closed and government caved in subject to schools staying open for kids of essential workers. Now find that about 30% of kids have parents in essential jobs and so have to stay open anyway.

Daughter is a teacher in the Catholic system. They want schools to stay open, partly to ensure children aren't wandering around unsupervised, in the case that parents can't leave work [ police, etc] and also to relieve the pressure on any health workers who are needed at the coal front. What has been suggested is that with school holidays coming up, that they extend the holidays by an amount to be determined. No decision on that yet.

[V8Ian]

Being a truck driver it will be business as usual for me, as I am part of getting food to the nation.

If I had to self quarantine though, I would be happy to be locked in my shed for two weeks with the beer fridge well stocked.[smilebigeye]
As a truck driver, paid by the kilometre, I find working from home restricting my income somewhat. [biggrin]

[BigJon]

I have been working from home for 7 months, after being booted from my rented workshop. We have just signed a contract to buy a place, but that might be put on the backburner for a while now.

If my suppliers stay open and my customers keep coming I will be able to keep working. Plenty of "ifs" there though.

[Homestar]

Spoken to a couple of smaller businesses this morning - both are halting their storefront trading as of 5pm today but are continuing with online and phone orders that can be picked up from their dispatch area where everyone can maintain safe distances. One place I buy from quite regularly said to just call in, ring them, pay over the phone then drive around the back to pick up. Not all can do this and I’m sure they’ll see a sharp drop on sales, but it will keep the lights on a little longer. I’ll still support as many as I can during these times.

Was in Bunnings first thing grabbing a few things for work - they have said they’ll continue to trade until they are forced to stop.

Currently still working but that’s a day by day proposition at the moment so will take what I can while I can. Company is looking at options to minimise the disruption so they can keep everyone on long term but that could mean we’ll all have to take a pretty big bite of an enormous **** sandwich in the meantime. Is what it is...

[Mercguy]

It has not affected my routine in any way.
It has affected SWMBO though. her workplace's business continuity plan sees a weekly rotation of 50% of staff onsite, the other half are WFH.


People have gone absolutely stupid with ADD and the need for videoconferencing, because they can't be the watercooler socialite in the office anymore.
Gives me the sh*ts. I've been rather abrupt with these nuisance calls.

I've been working from home fulltime for a decade now, and always used the technology.
Seems now that everyone's using it, they want to waste everyone elses time, just so they can be 'seen to be working' - aka presence on a conference call is actual proof you're doing a job? hardly. Just do your f-ing job! then, if you have time to yourself, go offline and utilize that time-out to maintain your mental health.

The reasons mobile phones and email exist is so you can keep your communication with coworkers succinct and to the point... instead of wasting more than 60% of my time with pointless videoconcalls.

If this resembles you, or your workplace - make sure you are clear to all you interact with that this kind of communication can be more efficient over email and everyone does not have to be tethered to a live stream the entire working day.

You will thank me for it. Maybe not this week, but I can assure you, the novelty wears off VERY quickly, especially when it starts interfering with deadlines.

[Nick S]

I’ve got a Lego Defender to build + working on the Volvo 6x6, should keep me busy for 12 months!!158887

[John_D4]

I work in emergency services, so unfortunately as long as people still get hurt (or think they are hurt!), or feel that they have a pressing need to go to hospital, life won’t change for me. I do need to be increasingly diligent on having a shower & changing out of my uniform before leaving work tho.

[cjc_td5]

I did buy a tin of house paint on the weekend as prep for an extended stay at home. And scouted the shed to make sure I had adequate supplies of consumables to progress a few LR resto tasks if isolated.

Trouble is I work from home anyway, so a stay at home order will not affect me too much. I'd rather disappear to the shed but will be told by SWMBO to get back to the computer to keep some income coming in...

[scarry]

We are camped in the Arthur Pieman Conservation Reserve at Arthur River, so the options mostly involve wildlife and bushwalks.
The wombats here are ginormous monsters. I'm curious to see if I can get one to let me scratch its tummy.
I also have a Richard Flanagan novel to read.
The river cruise is cancelled and the shopkeeper has shut up shop because shes afraid of catching the virus, so it's a half hour drive to the nearest shop and pub, which does mega steaks.
Could be a quiet week.


So 14 day isolations at every border you cross on the way home,if driving back?

That would be a bit of a pain.

But a necessity I suppose.

[Saitch]

They are stopping people travelling west of Gympie as well.
???????????
East of Yepoon, too.😁

[ChookD2]

For me after giving the house a good thorough spring (autumn) clean, I will probably spend too many hours on the xbox and/or computer. Thinking about a subscription (the free bit) on Stan or something. Got a ride on mower in the shed that still needs some work. No huge garden to maintain so may get bored real quick.

If we do get locked down and are required to stay at home unless out for essentials then don't forget to get out of the chair once in a while maybe start an exercise regime (applicable to your state of health and fitness, consult your health professional).

[alittlebitconcerned]

My house now is cleeeen.
Yard nearly sorted.
Currently setting up a corner of the house to become a school room for my 6yr old boy. Not sure how good a teacher I’ll be but I’m looking forward to the time with my boy.
Between teaching/playing with the boy/washing/cooking/shopping I’ll spend my time getting my puma ready for sale.
I have a pwr water/air inter cooler in the shed that whispers to me a night telling me to install it into my Isuzu county. Trying to ignore that one till the other things are out of the way. It’s a powerful siren song though.

[3toes]

We have sat down with the youngest and written up a ‘school’ time table to be completed each week. Not too onerous but enough to keep him and his brain busy.

Has staples like English, maths, history and geography with some home economics (practice cooking and cleaning) and a larger project each week like a photography subject. Each day starts with 30 minutes of PE off the Internet. Estimate will require about 4 hours a day in total

Achieves two objectives keeps him off the computer games which seems to be the default setting and on a more selfish note gives me some time to work from home without interruption

[Tombie]

And that now makes all those "panic hoarders" look like wise people.

Quite the opposite. I am just shopping as necessary. Taking only the minimum items needed.

People continuing to travel during this period are making a mockery of the risks and so far it’s travellers who have shared the virus around this region.

[Eevo]

i think the people who got in first were smart.
ive not seen TP on shelves in 3 weeks now.

[rick130]

i think the people who got in first were smart.
ive not seen TP on shelves in 3 weeks now.What, causing a run on something that isn't in short supply?
Yep, so clever....[emoji849]

[V8Ian]

???????????
East of Yepoon, too.😁
Get off my roof! :bat:

[Eevo]

What, causing a run on something that isn't in short supply?
Yep, so clever....[emoji849]

they're the ones wiping their ass.

[discorevy]

they're the ones wiping their ass.


https://urbansurvivalsite.com/ways-to-wipe-your-butt-when-the-toilet-paper-is-gone/

[bob10]

OK. 68 Cultural, Historical and Scientific collections you can explore online. From the Smithsonian magazine. For me, I'm going to nut out my Swedish TORMEK T4 kit for the sharpening of edge tools. Purchased some time ago, and immediately placed in storage for when " I have the time ", now is the time.. About to open to page one of " water cooled sharpening of edge tools. ". I have two boxes of grinding jigs and accessories , to get my head around. This could be interesting.




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[INter674]

i think the people who got in first were smart.
ive not seen TP on shelves in 3 weeks now.

OMG..You dont need it..just designate some face washers and towels for a wiping arses and wash them separately..like nappies used to be done. Will be good for septic tanks and sewerage systems too and provides cleaner rear ends. Wash hands after as per usual😎

This is ridiculous😐

[Nick S]

Panic!!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200324/4ca09f2a239d9be87032672414b032c1.jpg

[Eevo]

OMG..You dont need it..just designate some face washers and towels for a wiping arses and wash them separately..like nappies used to be done. Will be good for septic tanks and sewerage systems too and provides cleaner rear ends. Wash hands after as per usual😎

This is ridiculous😐


how do you toilet paper someones house tho?

[Saitch]

You can still travel, if you know where to go!
158909158910

[John_D4]

how do you toilet paper someones house tho?

You throw face washers at their house?

[scarry]

i think the people who got in first were smart.
ive not seen TP on shelves in 3 weeks now.

You haven't looked too hard,its been on the shelves here for weeks.

[Homestar]

You just have to be a bit lucky at times as the supply chain is still playing catch-up, as are a lot of people ‘caught short’ by the initial hoarders.

Have managed to get some as needed but not fussed if not, plenty of alternatives there. I still find it strange that this is the only thing I can see (short of hand sanitiser) that is lacking on the shelves of my local supermarket. Meat is a bit hit and miss but there is plenty of milk, fresh fruit and veg, etc.

Just bought milk, bread, veggies and some lamb for tea. Maybe it’s all those people that buy pre packaged foods that are having issues?

[Tote]

Its been patchy here in Yass, we did a shop on the weekend and got most of what we wanted, the girls went down this morning and got some mince as there was none on the weekend. If you get there in the mornings there is usually enough but nothing in the afternoons. I reckon supply is also being impacted by people who have to actually cook for themselves as well. A substantiol numer of the people at work eat out most nights of the week and now cannot, increasing demand.

Regards,
Tote

[scarry]

fresh fruit and veg,


The prices of some things seem to have risen by quite a margin,particularly some fresh fruits and vegetables.

[Ancient Mariner]

You can still travel, if you know where to go!
158909158910 35 square km, secluded bays and hideaways , heaps of 1 meter plus Barra also redclaw, mangrove jack and others.
Plenty of ducks and the chance of a pig . Tough life[happycry]

[drivesafe]

The prices of some things seem to have risen by quite a margin,particularly some fresh fruits and vegetables.
No wrong there!

[V8Ian]

35 square km, secluded bays and hideaways , heaps of 1 meter plus Barra also redclaw, mangrove jack and others.
Plenty of ducks and the chance of a pig . Tough life[happycry]
Oh how I feel for you Noel, allow me to convey my sincere sympathy. I hope the future improves for you soon. [biggrin]

[Ancient Mariner]

Oh how I feel for you Noel, allow me to convey my sincere sympathy. I hope the future improves for you soon. [biggrin] I thank you kind sir.The litre of fuel I may use each day will be tough on the budget tho:Rolling:

[rovers4]

I am retired and am spending a fair bit of time at the shack project.
Came home yesterday and did a 0700 Coles trip (second in door), followed by Woolies. No TP, sanitiser, rice, and some other lines at either. Tried a cash/carry independant across town, same story.
We hadn't done shop for two weeks. A bit of a surprise as there is no need for the rush on the staples.

No social engagements of any kind. No eating out.

Plenty of jobs to be done at home and shack, probably keep me going for 10 months in time for others to appear.

Still waiting to see the price of fuel come down.

[DiscoMick]

All good. We have moved back into Wynyard.

[Tote]

At what point do the tassie authorities round you up and deport you as an undesirable alien? [biggrin]

Regards,
Tote

[Tombie]

At what point do the tassie authorities round you up and deport you as an undesirable alien? [biggrin]

Regards,
Tote

Shortly after they met him? (Joke). I reckon Micks alright, they’re more likely to be upset with his lack of second Head.

[PerthDisco]

Today I replaced the anode in our 170 litre Rheem gas hot water tank plus a leaky pressure relief tap. Been dripping for ages. Anode was 80% gone so just in time. Easy as and a significant saving.

[JDNSW]

Made my regular weekly trip to town yesterday. Was able to get everything on the shopping list except for :- Metho, Oats, Rice, pasta, bread mix, hand soap,hand sanitiser, bleach, paper towels.

I did get a pack of 10 toilet paper, purely by luck, when Coles wheeled a pallet of the stuff in just before I got to the checkout. Even managed to get potatoes, plenty of meat, including what was after at Aldi, and all the bread I needed.

My freezer is now packed tight, my refrigerator is near full, the walk-in pantry is looking crowded. I am not planning to go to town for a fortnight now, maybe longer - we'll see how bad things look by then.

[drivesafe]

I reckon Micks alright, they’re more likely to be upset with his lack of second Head.
Doesn't this put a new meaning to "Doing a head count"

[Graeme]

My freezer is now packed tight, my refrigerator is near full, the walk-in pantry is looking crowded. I am not planning to go to town for a fortnight now, maybe longer - we'll see how bad things look by then.Sounds like you have enough for a month or 2!

Many years ago we shopped monthly because I was paid monthly, and that was with kids too. I'm now paid annually but shop weekly, although some items in the pantry can get lost for a year or 2. Use-by date of last year is OK but the year before is stretching it.

[Fattima]

I've ordered up a few things for the Perentie and some home brew stuff to keep me entertained. Also have a coolant leak in the Disco, oil change on the other halfs Kia and my ute needs new front brakes and a service. Plenty to keep me going!

[Tombie]

I’ve dropped a heap of parts to the powder coaters and will collect this week. He’s a one man show so will keep working.

Once that all comes back I’ll have a motorcycle to reassemble.

May even get some of the little jobs finished on the Landrovers that I’ve been ignoring.

[DiscoMick]

At what point do the tassie authorities round you up and deport you as an undesirable alien? [biggrin]

Regards,
ToteWe've brought forward our return to the mainland but the demand was so great we could only advance it by a week.
Who knows what will happen in Victoria when we get off the boat?
We've met a lot of people from the mainland were also travelling down here when it went crazy.

[Homestar]

We've brought forward our return to the mainland but the demand was so great we could only advance it by a week.
Who knows what will happen in Victoria when we get off the boat?
We've met a lot of people from the mainland were also travelling down here when it went crazy.

Currently Victoria’s borders aren’t closed, so you should be ok to drive to the NSW/Qld border where you should be allowed to go home straight into self isolation for 2 weeks - no stopping at shops on the way, so you might want to shop before getting to the Qld border, or get some friends to do a shoo for you and drop it at the front door. All the best and safe travels.

[Tins]

At what point do the tassie authorities round you up and deport you as an undesirable alien? [biggrin]

Regards,
Tote

They missed their chance at Station Pier, Port Melbourne, a few weeks ago....

Just kidding, Mick[bigwhistle]

[Eevo]

You haven't looked too hard,its been on the shelves here for weeks.

went to coles today. still no TP.
looked like most thing were back in stock.
no sanatiser either.

[DiscoMick]

They missed their chance at Station Pier, Port Melbourne, a few weeks ago....

Just kidding, Mick[bigwhistle]Seriously, there are still a lot of mainland people wandering around Tassie who haven't left yet.
Most of the people in the caravans at Arthur River the other day were from the mainland. While some had advanced their return dates, others were planning to delay their return and wait it out down here. Tassie is one of the safest places to be right now.
One of the problems is it is being said the authorities won't accept a caravan as an isolation address right now and want people to rent apartments or houses. That seems dumb to me.
One of the families in a van pictured has been on the road for 18 months, the husband has a full-time online job with an insurance company and this is their home, they have no other address.
Whats the point of forcing them into a residential building? They can book into a national park for $50 a week here and be very isolated.
As the PM said, lets use our commonsense.

[Tins]

Seriously, there are still a lot of mainland people wandering around Tassie who haven't left yet.
Most of the people in the caravans at Arthur River the other day were from the mainland. While some had advanced their return dates, others were planning to delay their return and wait it out down here. Tassie is one of the safest places to be right now.
One of the problems is it is being said the authorities won't accept a caravan as an isolation address right now and want people to rent apartments or houses. That seems dumb to me.
One of the families in a van pictured has been on the road for 18 months, the husband has a full-time online job with an insurance company and this is their home, they have no other address.
Whats the point of forcing them into a residential building? They can book into a national park for $50 a week here and be very isolated.
As the PM said, lets use our commonsense.

West coast of Tassie is about as isolated as you can get and still be in reach of a shop.

Why bring people closer to risk??

[Rok_Dr]

I’ve been working from home for the last 6 months so it’s business as usual.... but a couple of African jobs in the next couple of months have evaporated so If no local work eventuates I’ll be back to house painting and garden landscaping.

Cheers

Steve

[Homestar]

went to coles today. still no TP.

Something to take your mind of it - Toilet Swipe (http://www.toiletswipe.com)

[DiscoMick]

I was thinking today that those Asian bum washers are sounding good with this rubbish about toilet paper. Very hygenic too.

[Eevo]

Something to take your mind of it - Toilet Swipe (http://www.toiletswipe.com)


OMG!

took me a minute.

best minute ive had today.

[Tins]

I was thinking today that those Asian bum washers are sounding good with this rubbish about toilet paper. Very hygenic too.

Asian? Pretty sure the French took 'em there. Could be wrong, coulda been the other way 'round. These?


https://youtu.be/uYIe9o2jMSE

[DiscoMick]

Not sure about the French, but bum washers are a standard fitting in Asia.

Those Japanese electronic toilets are pretty cool. Press the buttons and you even get warm water. Very hygenic. [emoji41]

[Tombie]

Not sure about the French, but bum washers are a standard fitting in Asia.

Those Japanese electronic toilets are pretty cool. Press the buttons and you even get warm water. Very hygenic. [emoji41]

You mean “Bum guns” [emoji6] we have one. Bloody great idea.

Obviously we use them when we’re in Siam as well.

[Tins]

Not sure about the French, but bum washers are a standard fitting in Asia.

[emoji41]

Been "up country" in Thailand have you? "standard fitting"? You sure?

[Tombie]

Been "up country" in Thailand have you? "standard fitting"? You sure?

In context I’m taking it as in places with plumbing [emoji6]
Buckets and cups for those not hooked to pressurised water supplies [emoji6]

[V8Ian]

I was thinking today that those Asian bum washers are sounding good with this rubbish about toilet paper. Very hygenic too.
Not for the poor Asians who have to do the washing. [bigsad]

[Tins]

In context I’m taking it as in places with plumbing [emoji6]
Buckets and cups for those not hooked to pressurised water supplies [emoji6]

I know YOU have, Mike.. Not so sure about Mick.

As for plumbing; there's often a fast flowing 'stream'.

[DiscoMick]

Been "up country" in Thailand have you? "standard fitting"? You sure?Obviously I meant places with plumbing.
Also seen places with a bucket of water, but I try to avoid them.
You can buy the Japanese style electronic toilet seats in some places here. They connect to the water inlet for the toilet.
Then you sit there pushing the buttons to see what happens. Some combinations of buttons produce most surprising results. [emoji15]

[drivesafe]

You can buy the Japanese style electronic toilet seats in some places here. They connect to the water inlet for the toilet.
Then you sit there pushing the buttons to see what happens. Some combinations of buttons produce most surprising results. [emoji15]
Just don’t come home drunk and mistake it for a drinking fountain!

[Tins]

The girl is no plumber, but..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRduYc6GWHk

[V8Ian]

Obviously I meant places with plumbing.
Also seen places with a bucket of water, but I try to avoid them.
You can buy the Japanese style electronic toilet seats in some places here. They connect to the water inlet for the toilet.
Then you sit there pushing the buttons to see what happens. Some combinations of buttons produce most surprising results. [emoji15]
And everyone thought you were reading War & Peace! [bigwhistle][bighmmm]

[V8Ian]

The girl is no plumber, but..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRduYc6GWHk
I think the silicon has leaked into her brain.

[Saitch]

Does it then become a 'Siliconcept'?

[Blknight.aus]

what I wasnt planning on doing was having my phone inundated with requests along the lines of..

"hey if you get proper quarantined for CV do you want me to drop of my xyz so you can change abc for me?"

I guess if I get knocked, I'll be working...

[Epic_Dragon]

It is not much different for me in that it is my disability reality and not having a suitable wheelchair, I cannot go out without assistance. My disco also has some issues so driving absolutely minimum anyway also. But by time this is over, hopefully my new wheelchair is here and the first thing I'm going to do is run an errand to buy milk from the shop, on my own as haven't been able to for years!!!

[DeeJay]

Seeing as I cant take the Landie out to my mates farm, I might as well get some firewood delivered, now to sort out, split the bigger pieces & stack in the shed, it's going to be a long winter.

159091

[drivesafe]

It is not much different for me in that it is my disability reality and not having a suitable wheelchair, I cannot go out without assistance. My disco also has some issues so driving absolutely minimum anyway also. But by time this is over, hopefully my new wheelchair is here and the first thing I'm going to do is run an errand to buy milk from the shop, on my own as haven't been able to for years!!!
It doesn’t happen without photos.

[Epic_Dragon]

There will definitely be photos of my milk errand [emoji23][emoji108][emoji123]
It doesn’t happen without photos.

[Saitch]

There will definitely be photos of my milk errand [emoji23][emoji108][emoji123]

C'mon. What about Dragon cam? No good showing the destination. It's all about the trip![thumbsupbig]

[Epic_Dragon]

C'mon. What about Dragon cam? No good showing the destination. It's all about the trip![thumbsupbig]


LOL dragon cam it is hhaha. I have some dragon cam footage from my mobility scooter, and horse. Maybe I just ride him into the shop for some milk LOL

[bob10]

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[trog]

Waiting , hoping, dreaming, the govt legalises marijuana, then sitting down to a big plate of hash brownies and watching repeats of the test pattern on whatever station will be showing it.

[Rok_Dr]

2 wins today.

Successfully got MyGovID and RAM working and was able to access the ATO business portal for the first time.
Finally got the free version of WebEx installed, hooked up to Outlook and sat through my first webinar.

Cheers
Steve

[Saitch]

Waiting , hoping, dreaming, the govt legalises marijuana, then sitting down to a big plate of hash brownies and watching repeats of the test pattern on whatever station will be showing it.

You get a test pattern on your plate? Man, they're some good brownies you've got there!

Good to hear from you, by the way. :thumbsup:

[V8Ian]

You get a test pattern on your plate? Man, they're some good brownies you've got there!

Good to hear from you, by the way. :thumbsup:
Hmmmph, I got an abusive text! [wink11]

[trog]

Every now and then I bob up from them depths of the Yarra 😷

[DiscoMick]

Geez, I've only been self-isolated at home for three days and I'm already bored with gardening.
I might go cut down a dead tree today just to get some excitement.
Anyone come up with any novel ideas?
Our DIL suggested I write a book. I have to come up with an interesting plot situation first. I suppose I could do an Agatha Christie and do Murder in a Coronavirus Lockdown.
[emoji3]

[trout1105]

Luckily my nearest neighbour is 5k's away and I have a disused quarry and a few thousand acres that I can practice my marksmanship in, Ok have a "Yippy Shoot" every now and then[thumbsupbig][biggrin]
I even dusted off my drone yesterday and flew that around a bit.
There is always something to do if you put your mind to it.

[Ancient Mariner]

Having one of the more modified defenders on the Forum I have started writing up a list of mods .spares ,recovery gear, tools ect so if the virus gets me and I cark it anybody wishing to purchase will know what they are getting:Rolling:

AM

[Saitch]

Having one of the more modified defenders on the Forum I have started writing up a list of mods .spares ,recovery gear, tools ect so if the virus gets me and I cark it anybody wishing to purchase will know what they are getting:Rolling:

AM

What, virus or accessory wise? Probably both, hey!

[drivesafe]

Having one of the more modified defenders on the Forum I have started writing up a list of mods .spares ,recovery gear, tools ect so if the virus gets me and I cark it anybody wishing to purchase will know what they are getting:Rolling:

AM
Definitely an optimistic view[bigwhistle]

[DiscoMick]

Having one of the more modified defenders on the Forum I have started writing up a list of mods .spares ,recovery gear, tools ect so if the virus gets me and I cark it anybody wishing to purchase will know what they are getting:Rolling:

AMIf you do get the virus, remember to disinfect your Defender before you pass it on. [emoji6]

In my case, the wife has decided I need to paint the outside of the house, so that should keep me busy for a while. We couldn't have me just sitting around doing nothing and cluttering up the house, even if I am retired, oh dear no, that can't be allowed to happen, never.
[emoji19]

[Tombie]

If you do get the virus, remember to disinfect your Defender before you pass it on. [emoji6]

3-4 days and it’s pretty much all good.

[Ancient Mariner]

To ease the mind of any prospective purchasher a free safety pack will be provided with 2 rolls toilet paper , 6 masks.6 pairs gloves and a large container of sanitiser[biggrin]

[Hogarthde]

Lucky buggers..... I have a sawmill and tractors and dozer in Tassie ,whilst I am at Encounter Bay elder-sitting, not that that in itself is arduous , but we have just decided the shower needs re -grouting , humpff

[Saitch]

Geez, I've only been self-isolated at home for three days and I'm already bored with gardening.
I might go cut down a dead tree today just to get some excitement.
Anyone come up with any novel ideas?
Our DIL suggested I write a book. I have to come up with an interesting plot situation first. I suppose I could do an Agatha Christie and do Murder in a Coronavirus Lockdown.
[emoji3]

I've got an old, Indian garden book you can borrow, DM. It's titled ' The Sacred Teachings of Kow Poo'.

[DiscoMick]

Sounds like a lot of you know what. [emoji16]

Anyway, I'm fine.
Cut down two small trees today with my trusty little Ryobi electric, and the wife is ordering paint for the outside of the house, so it looks like she is determined to keep me busy.
Maybe I can think up book plots while I'm painting.

[ramblingboy42]

Well I saw an ad on faceache for 11 cordless tools , 2 batteries in a carry bag all for $99.

swmbo, and I did a search and tried to prove they were shysters, but nothing found so ventured forth.

supposed to be delivery in 5-10 days.

our bank hasn't alarmed us yet , the order has processed in AUD.....sounds too bloody good.

will let you all know how it fares.

[Saitch]

Geez, your missus is going to be busy after getting 11 new tools! I hope she appreciates how thoughtful you are, in these days of iso.[smilebigeye]

[ramblingboy42]

yes I told her last year I love her a little mower every day.

then I bought a new rotary mower.

[DiscoMick]

My missus is the Ryobi Queen - she has a shed full of their tools. I'm encouraging her to learn plumbing...

[Tombie]

My missus is the Ryobi Queen - she has a shed full of their tools. I'm encouraging her to learn plumbing...

At last count, what’s she up to?

[DiscoMick]

I've lost count - 7, maybe 8. She wants more.

[Tombie]

I've lost count - 7, maybe 8. She wants more.

I run 2 Ecosystems.

Ryobi at home workshop
Milwaukee in my work kit

With a little bit of crossover here and there [emoji41]

[rick130]

I run 2 Ecosystems.

Ryobi at home workshop
Milwaukee in my work kit

With a little bit of crossover here and there [emoji41]Keeping it in the (brand) family!

Ryobi>AEG>Milwaukee

[V8Ian]

To ease the mind of any prospective purchasher a free safety pack will be provided with 2 rolls toilet paper , 6 masks.6 pairs gloves and a large container of sanitiser[biggrin]
Does this mean I'm not mentioned in your will?[bigsad]

[Saitch]

Does this mean I'm not mentioned in your will?[bigsad]

Did you get that movie I so kindly bequeathed you?

[Homestar]

I run 2 Ecosystems.

Ryobi at home workshop
Milwaukee in my work kit

With a little bit of crossover here and there [emoji41]

Same here - Tend to use Ryobi for wood work and light duty stuff (I’m a light duty wood worker 😇 ) and Milwaukee for my Trade and the stuff I do all the time. I tend to grab the M12 stuff most of the time as it’s lighter and easier to use and still outperforms a lot of other stuff but the M18 gear comes out when shear grunt is required. That’s definitely Tim the Toolman power. 👍.

Most used item would be the M12 screwgun - no idea what I did before owning one. 😊. Then the M12 Drill. Also got the M12 soldering iron as well - that’s a gem for working on vehicles or anywhere outside you don’t want to run a lead - works in the wind too unlike older gas powered irons.

We have a large range of M18 gear at work too, so handy to grab things on the weekend I don’t own myself.

[Tombie]

That M18 1” Rattle Gun is wrist shuddering beauty [emoji48]

[Don 130]

LOL dragon cam it is hhaha. I have some dragon cam footage from my mobility scooter, and horse. Maybe I just ride him into the shop for some milk LOL

Do it ED, you know you want to, and get that Go Pro on your head so we can come with you.
Don

[V8Ian]

Did you get that movie I so kindly bequeathed you?
No, got four stills, thanks. [smilebigeye]

[Ancient Mariner]

Ian the next job after the Defender list is the will but unfortunatly I appear to have lost your banking details[bighmmm]

[V8Ian]

Ian the next job after the Defender list is the will but unfortunatly I appear to have lost your banking details[bighmmm]
I was really looking forward to the two toilet rolls. So valued nowadays. [biggrin]

[trout1105]

I don't have the big chequebooks that you guys have So I have been using 18v ozito gear for the last few years and they haven't missed a beat

[bob10]

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[V8Ian]

Did you get that movie I so kindly bequeathed you?
Oh, that one? I lasted about as long as you, then tried to put it out of my mind. Now I've got a second copy.[biggrin]
Why wasn't it nominated for an Oscar? Hmmmm, [bighmmm]

[Saitch]

Oh, that one? I lasted about as long as you, then tried to put it out of my mind. Now I've got a second copy.[biggrin]
Why wasn't it nominated for an Oscar? Hmmmm, [bighmmm]

Feel free to distribute it to anyone whom you may feel deserve it.[biggrin]

[V8Ian]

Could I claim a legitimate alignment with the second category? :spudnikwhat:

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[trout1105]

Today I am carting water, It's a crappy job But at least I can get out and about a bit.
15K's there and back without a soul in sight.

[Tombie]

Today I am carting water, It's a crappy job But at least I can get out and about a bit.
15K's there and back without a soul in sight.

If carting water is a crappy job - isn’t that carting sewage [emoji48]

[DiscoMick]

Carting water is certainly an essential purpose.
It rained overnight here, so our 3 tanks got a nice top up and are either full or near so.
Still raining so I can't do any outside jobs.
I did chop down two small trees yesterday and load the trailer with them, so that was a good effort, I think.
The wife has gotten the pest control guy in this morning, so I have to stay out on the deck while he does the house. When we came home on Friday and turned the TV there were dozens of ants running around inside the screen, which was a bit distracting. Running the TV to make it hot caused them to move out, and she sprayed them, but she decided to bring in the pest control guy anyway.

[Tombie]

Carting water is certainly an essential purpose.
It rained overnight here, so our 3 tanks got a nice top up and are either full or near so.
Still raining so I can't do any outside jobs.
I did chop down two small trees yesterday and load the trailer with them, so that was a good effort, I think.
The wife has gotten the pest control guy in this morning, so I have to stay out on the deck while he does the house. When we came home on Friday and turned the TV there were dozens of ants running around inside the screen, which was a bit distracting. Running the TV to make it hot caused them to move out, and she sprayed them, but she decided to bring in the pest control guy anyway.

And your wife’s plan has succeeded.

Pest control guys in house. Pest now sitting on the deck outside [emoji48][emoji41]

[Epic_Dragon]

Ill make sure it is an interesting
Journey [emoji23][emoji41]I had the call on Monday letting me know that my wheelchair had officially started being built [emoji119][emoji119]
Do it ED, you know you want to, and get that Go Pro on your head so we can come with you.
Don

[JDNSW]

It started raining about 0800, and is still raining. From my study I can see the water running out the overflow of all three tanks. I had planned to finish the service on the tractor, but somehow the prospect of lying down in the mud to get the grease nipples on the prop shafts plus another couple really does not have a great appeal. (All the bits that can be done without getting in the mud are already done.)

And there does not seem to be a great deal of urgency. Supposed to reach 19C today, so far only 16.5C. But then, it was not supposed to rain.

[trout1105]

It started raining about 0800, and is still raining. From my study I can see the water running out the overflow of all three tanks. I had planned to finish the service on the tractor, but somehow the prospect of lying down in the mud to get the grease nipples on the prop shafts plus another couple really does not have a great appeal. (All the bits that can be done without getting in the mud are already done.)

And there does not seem to be a great deal of urgency. Supposed to reach 19C today, so far only 16.5C. But then, it was not supposed to rain.

Lucky lucky bastard[thumbsupbig]

[4bee]

No they’re still idiots. They don’t need six months of toilet paper.



Also they will have problems returning Unused Bog Rolls as well. WW & Coles won't
take them back.. I wonder if they will rake back used ones?[bigrolf]


A Money for old **** situation.

[trout1105]

The dunny roll hoarders will simply have to use them up over the next year or so[bigwhistle]

[Geedublya]

159413

Going to finish off the Ossa restoration. I'm nearly there just have to resolve a problem with the front wheel spacers and line the bottom of the battery box.
The motor has been rebuilt with a stronger Yamaha rod and pin, Crank was ground and machined to suit, new Wiseco 1st oversized piston, all new chrome and paint, new rear shocks, powdercoated frame and rebuilt Amal carby.

Runs great and sounds nice.

[350RRC]

................ I had planned to finish the service on the tractor, but somehow the prospect of lying down in the mud to get the grease nipples on the prop shafts plus another couple really does not have a great appeal. (All the bits that can be done without getting in the mud are already done.)
...................

I'm lucky, mine can be done on concrete inside a shed these days.

A game-changer for me was accidentally coming across a clip on thing, at an engineering supplier, for a grease gun that does any size nipples. Costs about $30 bucks.

The FEL on the Deutz has about 14 each side, without counting about another dozen on the tractor proper.

The clip on thing works really well when you get the hang of it and has turned a **** job into something reasonable.

cheers, DL

[Saitch]

I'm lucky, mine can be done on concrete inside a shed these days.

A game-changer for me was accidentally coming across a clip on thing, at an engineering supplier, for a grease gun that does any size nipples. Costs about $30 bucks.

The FEL on the Deutz has about 14 each side, without counting about another dozen on the tractor proper.

The clip on thing works really well when you get the hang of it and has turned a **** job into something reasonable.

cheers, DL

Is that one of the easy release, grease gun attachments? I saw one recently and wondered if it would work as I have some, let's say difficult, grease nipple to access on a few machines. They weren't anywhere near as difficult 10 years ago, I tell you.

[350RRC]

That's the one.

It'll get to anywhere a standard push on one will.

I always clean around and on top of the nipple and still do. Does take a little getting used to but it really is worthwhile.

I used to push the ball in the nipple with a point after cleaning to make sure it wasn't stuck or defective before putting the gun on, but no need now.

DL

[JDNSW]

I'm lucky, mine can be done on concrete inside a shed these days.

....

I've got a concrete floor with a roof over it I can use (except that is where the 2a lives, and I don't want to park it in the rain - it is, shall we say, not completely waterproof). And besides, there is a concrete floor and a roof, but only one side - and its windy!

[scarry]

The dunny roll hoarders will simply have to use them up over the next year or so[bigwhistle]

Working from home should help use them up.

[DiscoMick]

The house paint has arrived.

[trout1105]

The house paint has arrived.

Quick, Hide it down the back shed before the Missus finds out[thumbsupbig][bigwhistle]

[INter674]

Seeing as I cant take the Landie out to my mates farm, I might as well get some firewood delivered, now to sort out, split the bigger pieces & stack in the shed, it's going to be a long winter.

159091

How much r you being charged for fire wood?

[4bee]

The house paint has arrived.


So, why are you wasting valuable brush/roller time on here?


Make with the Bristles/Lambswool Mick it'll be dark soon not to mention moisture levels will rise. [bigrolf]

[PhilipA]

Ahh its tough in Avoca Beach.
The beach here is open for walking and swimming and everyone was obeying the Social Distance. We walk the entire beach every day when dry.

It remains to be seen what happens on Sunday when it's fine.

No Sydneyites are supposed to be here but the bloke across the road's Daughter is there from the car outside and Avoca Drive is choka with parked cars.

I wish the cops would do numberplate checks and book em, as last weekend they were all over the beach sunbaking which is a no no and may cause the council to close the beach.

Went to Coles at 11.30 as SWMBO wanted a couple of items to take to visit a friend in hospital. What a crowd scene! We walked straight in but when we came out there was a 200metre queue.
They had dunny paper and magically paper towels.

I cannot do much as strained my shoulder nerves by missing a hook on the bench press stand but outstanding jobs are new LH front hub on D2 and if I get really keen new ball joints.
Regards PhilipA
On Monday did a 25Km ride with a mate to Davistown and Saratoga. Lots of other oldies on bikes there. Will maybe do East Gosford to Woy Woy next Monday.

[DiscoMick]

So, why are you wasting valuable brush/roller time on here?


Make with the Bristles/Lambswool Mick it'll be dark soon not to mention moisture levels will rise. [bigrolf][emoji4]
I did some and then it started to drizzle, so I'll have wait until it stops.

This bloke must have thought trying to move 93kg of marijuana across the border into Qld was an 'essential' activity. I guess demand must have soared on the Gold Coast with all these people stuck at home.

I wonder if there will be a 'baby boom' in December-January?

Man caught at Queensland border allegedly smuggling 93kg of marijuana
Coronavirus border check intercepts Gold Coast man with alleged cannabis stash - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-10/coronavirus-border-closed-police-man-caught-drugs-queensland/12132616)

[4bee]

Sounds like he would have saved himself a **** load of grief if only he had self Isolated.


I bet he didn't think they'd even hit him with that last big fine. Talk about salt into wound.[bigrolf]



Serves the bugger right.





I wonder if there will be a 'baby boom' in December-January?


I asked that question myself the other day but I think the rest of the board thought it was a good idea & went off line for 1/2 an hour.[biggrin]

[DiscoMick]

We're camping at home tonight with a firepit going in the yard, since we can't go camping.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200410/80a9cd24261a82978815a3da6745a592.jpg

[trout1105]

We're camping at home tonight with a firepit going in the yard, since we can't go camping.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200410/80a9cd24261a82978815a3da6745a592.jpg

Did you book into "Stone pillow" while you are camping in the back yard?

[Saulman1010]

4 days off and not allowed to play out[emoji40]?
7500 peices of LEGO
Bliss!!
4 hours build so far.

MJShttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200410/c56b43c716f7af32719a187a5c019e5a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200410/a67704d83a4b09162a46fd5d00f0961f.jpg

[Homestar]

We're camping at home tonight with a firepit going in the yard, since we can't go camping.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200410/80a9cd24261a82978815a3da6745a592.jpg

Nice. [emoji106]

Been gardening all day and one of the conversations we had was about building a fire pit. [emoji106]

[Saitch]

4 days off and not allowed to play out[emoji40]?
7500 peices of LEGO
Bliss!!
4 hours build so far.

MJShttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200410/c56b43c716f7af32719a187a5c019e5a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200410/a67704d83a4b09162a46fd5d00f0961f.jpg

No one to steal the layout diagram?

[DeeJay]

How much r you being charged for fire wood?

$190 cubic meter, free delivery- thats 7 cubic metres there, pic doesn't do justice,
All stacked up now in the shed. Pic simply wont allow correct alignment...

[Eevo]

we get shafted over here.
about 390$ per tonne of redgum

[JDNSW]

I must cut some today - I spotted a couple likely looking sticks only about 50m from the house on my walk yesterday.

[JDNSW]

Woke up this morning smelling smoke - not quite like bushfire smoke. As I fully woke, remembered I put on a loaf of bread with the timer to be cooked for breakfast........

Due to be finished in about 15 minutes. Mmmmmm....

[Saitch]

$190 cubic meter, free delivery- thats 7 cubic metres there, pic doesn't do justice,
All stacked up now in the shed. Pic simply wont allow correct alignment...

A bloke near us charges $130 m³ pickup or $150 m³, 'Free Delivery'.[bigsmile] Ironbark, to boot!

Luckily, we don't need any as we have acres of wattle, which burns long and hot with little, or no, flue residual.

[4bee]

we get shafted over here.
about 390$ per tonne of redgum


Have you tried Stirling Fuel with the new owners? Greek family.



We did & it appears we got more per tonne than other years so wouldn't been surprised if the previous owners were taking the ****.


Freight from the Eastern States can't be cheap.

[4bee]

$190 cubic meter, free delivery- thats 7 cubic metres there, pic doesn't do justice,
All stacked up now in the shed. Pic simply wont allow correct alignment...

That wood must have a hell of a lot of Gum in it 'cos it is hanging unsupprted from the roof.[bigrolf]

[Saitch]

We spent a lot of the day rearranging the bottom shed so as to get the van under cover. The tractor was in this spot. It took the missus and I a goodly while to get everything arranged internally, so as to be accessible. Inside, we now have the 'tilly, Grillo ride on mower, the ATV, the tractor with all it's implements (that was the most difficult part) and some furniture I am looking after for a mate.
Now, my wife is a living wonder and works like a Trojan but, there were the odd times I had to remind her who would be accessing the shed the most. In saying that, interior decorating is not one of my strong points, so I have been informed[bigsad]
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[4bee]

We spent a lot of the day rearranging the bottom shed so as to get the van under cover. The tractor was in this spot. It took the missus and I a goodly while to get everything arranged internally, so as to be accessible. Inside, we now have the 'tilly, Grillo ride on mower, the ATV, the tractor with all it's implements (that was the most difficult part) and some furniture I am looking after for a mate.
Now, my wife is a living wonder and works like a Trojan but, there were the odd times I had to remind her who would be accessing the shed the most. In saying that, interior decorating is not one of my strong points, so I have been informed[bigsad]
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I have a plan.


Put the tractor inside next to the Drinks Cabinet & the implements under the bed with the Tilly.


Shove your mate's stuff out into the weather & Robert is your Mum's bro.




Not a good idea? Ok, leave it as it was & break open the drinks cabinet.


Job Done.

[Saitch]

I have a plan.


Put the tractor inside next to the Drinks Cabinet & the implements under the bed with the Tilly.


Shove your mate's stuff out into the weather & Robert is your Mum's bro.




Not a good idea? Ok, leave it as it was & break open the drinks cabinet.


Job Done.

One of the smartest things I have done is that two of the three internal bays are 'Drive in. Drive out' with doors both sides.

[Eevo]

Have you tried Stirling Fuel with the new owners? Greek family.



you mean stirling woodyard?

they the one advertising 390

[4bee]

One of the smartest things I have done is that two of the three internal bays are 'Drive in. Drive out' with doors both sides.


Shirley not? You underestimate your qualities.[bigrolf]

[4bee]

you mean stirling woodyard?

they the one advertising 390


Yes......They didn't even charge me Delivery which was going to be another $30.
Price sounds right but the point I was making you are more likely to get the amount you paid for.

[Saitch]

Yes......They didn't even charge me Delivery which was going to be another $30.
Price sounds right but the point I was making you are more likely to get the amount you paid for.

Now there's something to weigh up!

[4bee]

What is really necessary when buying wood in, is a foolproof method of scanning the actual weighbridge docket at the time of weighing. It is not as though we all have our 20 tonne Weighbridge in our front gardens.

Maybe some day eh?[bighmmm] I guess it wouldn't stop an unscrupulous driver detouring & dropping of a heap at old Mat'es joint.


Bugger! I knew there was a problem with my plan.[smilebigeye]

[Eevo]

Yes......They didn't even charge me Delivery which was going to be another $30.
Price sounds right but the point I was making you are more likely to get the amount you paid for.

well the verdun woodyard is about 280 per t.
i get most of my wood for free but go to verdun when i need

still cheaper to run the reverse cycle.

[Saitch]

well the verdun woodyard is about 280 per t.
i get most of my wood for free but go to verdun when i need

still cheaper to run the reverse cycle.


That should keep you warm.
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[Eevo]

That should keep you warm.
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i preferred your first link.
10 points for being random :)

[4bee]

well the verdun woodyard is about 280 per t.
i get most of my wood for free but go to verdun when i need

still cheaper to run the reverse cycle.


When the Irish had it was owned by the same crowd. I don't know about now but it may have been sold as a separate concern. "You pays your money & makes your choice."

Not necessarily cheaper unless you have done the sums. With heat pumps in the hills they are only good down to 7c & then they will fade out & defrost frequently, plus you have to take wear & tear into your sums. If you have electric boost heaters in the system then that usage has to be included.


It is certainly much cleaner & I prefer the heat from a wood heater. No draft blowing around one's ears.

[trout1105]

Today I shall be making some sausages because the kids have pinched all of the ones I had stored up in the freezer over the last couple of weeks.[thumbsupbig]
At least it will be a change from gardening/house maintenance[biggrin]

[4bee]

At least it will be a change from gardening/house maintenance[biggrin]


As well as burying stiffs. Or is that under the Gardening umbrella. [bigrolf]

[Saitch]

Going through old phots and scanning them is good for some. This was late 70s, early 80s, from memory. I took a few of the then QLD netball team camping on the Eastern beach on Moreton for a week. Loved that vehicle!

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[trout1105]

As well as burying stiffs. Or is that under the Gardening umbrella. [bigrolf]

NO stiffs to do now all the garden beds have been dug, weeded and fertilised ready to be planted with seedlings which May happen over the next couple of days.
I ordered some tin to replace the roof at the back of the house so I am off to Bunnings for some tech screws and other fittings So in a few days I will be able to add "Roofing" to my repotwa [thumbsupbig]

[trout1105]

Going through old phots and scanning them is good for some. This was late 70s, early 80s, from memory. I took a few of the then QLD netball team camping on the Eastern beach on Moreton for a week. Loved that vehicle!

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Camping was So much simpler back then and i think that we had more fun doing it then[thumbsupbig]

[Saulman1010]

No one to steal the layout diagram?Took me a while to work that one out!

FINISHED!

I think about 26 hours build time.

Good for the arthritis in the hands, but hell on the the knees etc sitting for long.

MJS

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[DiscoMick]

Nice. [emoji106]

Been gardening all day and one of the conversations we had was about building a fire pit. [emoji106]That pic was the one the oldest grandson made at school, which is basic, but serviceable. Good on him for making it.

The ones in Bunnings are lightweight and warp in a hot fire.

If you want a real flash firepit then you need a Japanese folding Snow Peak from Drifta. They are definitely not cheap, but are great quality stainless steel. My family says I spent too much on it, which is true, but they don't complain when we use it. I see it as a lifetime purchase. One of the sons also has one.
There are several sizes and various accessories on the Drifta site. I sized ours to fit easily in the camper, so I bought a medium with baseplate, grille, adjustable sides and canvas woodbag. Very happy with it.
Here it is in use last night.

EDIT: pic upload failed. See next post.

[DiscoMick]

That pic was the one the oldest grandson made at school, which is basic, but serviceable. Good on him for making it.

The ones in Bunnings are lightweight and warp in a hot fire.

If you want a real flash firepit then you need a Japanese folding Snow Peak from Drifta. They are definitely not cheap, but are great quality stainless steel. My family says I spent too much on it, which is true, but they don't complain when we use it. I see it as a lifetime purchase. One of the sons also has one.
There are several sizes and various accessories on the Drifta site. I sized ours to fit easily in the camper, so I bought a medium with baseplate, grille, adjustable sides and canvas woodbag. Very happy with it.
Here it is in use last night..https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200413/6ed64d0348cb7034478f40004bee247e.jpg

[Saitch]

Our house water pump needed replacing so I kept the pressure tank and made a cooker out of it, using an old plough disc. Cut the top off and use as the base. On talking to the pump bloke, he told me he had some larger tanks to go to the dump so I relieved him of one. The 1st edition (2nd pic) was a bit bland for the good woman so I attacked it with a saw and put a bit of 'Australiana' in to it. I must say that, when the fire is up and roaring, the Southern Cross twinkles quite well.[biggrin] Cost was very cheap, too.[thumbsupbig]

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[Tombie]

Nice. [emoji106]

Been gardening all day and one of the conversations we had was about building a fire pit. [emoji106]

I’ve got a nice fire pit coming. A manganese crusher mantle. [emoji41]

Only catch - 750kg [emoji41]

[rick130]

I’ve got a nice fire pit coming. A manganese crusher mantle. [emoji41]

Only catch - 750kg [emoji41][emoji50][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

[Tombie]

Our portable fire pit is this:
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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200413/b73ffb56e9f07ecd8b2ac7ea4a9ca43a.plist

[4bee]

Our portable fire pit is this:
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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200413/b73ffb56e9f07ecd8b2ac7ea4a9ca43a.plist

That doesn't look like a crusher mantle it looks more akin to a Bulldog with a smashed in Mush.

[3toes]

Like many on here the garden seems to loom large in list of tasks. It is though spring here and so would be doing it anyway.

Hedges gave had their first hair cut of the year. Cut down one of the plum trees that died over the winter. If course this was the one that produced the sweetest plums. Suppose will make the others taste better as do not have the comparison.

Also cut back the apple trees so they are manageable. Took the top off the cherry tree so have half a chance of beating the birds who are on the tree at dawn looking for any that are ripe

Bought a lawn mower as a present for the kids. Told them they need to learn to use it as is a life skill they need to have mastered

Have not owned a lawn mower for about 20 years. Have a neighbour who likes to cut grass and have a deal with him. Unfortunately he is now almost 80 and needs to isolate so have said to him not to cut and we will look after his lawn. Better we use our own mower as he is a little particular about looking after his mower

[Tombie]

That doesn't look like a crusher mantle it looks more akin to a Bulldog with a smashed in Mush.

That’s our portable unit we carry in the camper. [emoji41]

[4bee]

That’s our portable unit we carry in the camper. [emoji41]


You carry a bulldog in your camper? [biggrin]

[DiscoMick]

That's an impressive firepit, but it looks bulky.
The beauty of our Snow Peak is it folds up flat and fits in a small bag.
The youngest son got the bowl out of an old washing machine, welded legs on and made a cheap, but bulky, fire pit.

[4bee]

Read on dear reader.


https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/coronavirus-lockdown-brings-out-aussies-selfish-sides-as-they-complain-over-loss-of-liberties/news-story/df9dc4dbc3ecae52a56310332695b87b?utm_source=news.c om.au%20%E2%80%94%20Australia%E2%80%99s%20#1%20new s%20site&utm_mediam=email&utm_campaign=editorial&net_sub_uid=281419139 (https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/coronavirus-lockdown-brings-out-aussies-selfish-sides-as-they-complain-over-loss-of-liberties/news-story/df9dc4dbc3ecae52a56310332695b87b?utm_source=news.c om.au%20%E2%80%94%20Australia%E2%80%99s%20#1%20new s%20site&utm_mediam=email&utm_campaign=editorial&net_sub_uid=281419139)

[Tombie]

That's an impressive firepit, but it looks bulky.
The beauty of our Snow Peak is it folds up flat and fits in a small bag.
The youngest son got the bowl out of an old washing machine, welded legs on and made a cheap, but bulky, fire pit.

We carry the wood inside it, also has a cooking grill built in so dual use.

Added bonus - it’s powered :) generates its own power when burning and uses air injectors to augment the flame [emoji41]

[4bee]

Like many on here the garden seems to loom large in list of tasks. It is though spring here and so would be doing it anyway.

Hedges gave had their first hair cut of the year. Cut down one of the plum trees that died over the winter. If course this was the one that produced the sweetest plums. Suppose will make the others taste better as do not have the comparison.

Also cut back the apple trees so they are manageable. Took the top off the cherry tree so have half a chance of beating the birds who are on the tree at dawn looking for any that are ripe

Bought a lawn mower as a present for the kids. Told them they need to learn to use it as is a life skill they need to have mastered

Have not owned a lawn mower for about 20 years. Have a neighbour who likes to cut grass and have a deal with him. Unfortunately he is now almost 80 and needs to isolate so have said to him not to cut and we will look after his lawn. Better we use our own mower as he is a little particular about looking after his mower



A nice gesture to the "olde" (almost 80)! bloke & even though you may have been slipping him a quid or two it is still not a job one looks forward to doing, especially if the garden has uphill sections unless it is a self propelled job.


It will also allow your mower to be run in. There's a plan. Why not allow him to use it to cut your lawns as he obviously likes to look after Mowers?[bigrolf]

Job done.

[4bee]

We carry the wood inside it, also has a cooking grill built in so dual use.

Added bonus - it’s powered :) generates its own power when burning and uses air injectors to augment the flame [emoji41]



generates its own power when burning and uses air injectors to augment the flame



How does that work, Mike?

[Tombie]

How does that work, Mike?

Easiest - head to this link and take a look:

We have a fair bit of their gear.


BioLite - Outdoor & Off-Grid Energy | Free Shipping on $55+ (https://www.bioliteenergy.com)

[DiscoMick]

Nice.
We just carry a small Ryobi blower to fan the flames.

[Tombie]

Nice.
We just carry a small Ryobi blower to fan the flames.

I’ve done that before [emoji41]

[DiscoMick]

I think its very good for people in isolation to keep active by improving their properties. It has probably stopped some people from going stir crazy and prevented depression.

In our case:

Lots of gardening is happening, including new beds and cutting down trees, some dead after the drought.
My outside painting is progressing well, with almost half the main colour on the walls, and then will come the white trim.

The Navigator has decided to improve the internet by running about 40 metres of Cat 6 from the modem up one end of the house down to our studio at the other end. She's in full Ryobi Girl mode and having a ball drilling through walls and beams, fixing conduit and running cable. Its doing a great job of keeping her busy.[emoji16]

The snake catcher has also been twice and a family of three diamond pythons has been safely moved to a better place, to the relief of the chickens, dogs and humans. Lovely snakes, but in the wrong place.

So, we're in full isolation mode here. How are you lot doing?

[PhilipA]

You need a Bouffe a do
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[JDNSW]

Went to town today. Had a win at Coles - first hour they only admit seniors/disabled. But still no toilet paper (didn't need any), or bread flour, or bread mix or hand sanitiser. But I did get paper towels (limit 1 pack) and metho.

Then to chemist - opens an hour later than normal. Can't supply the two packs of panadol osteo I should have for the month. Otherwise OK.

Filled the tank - $1.33.9. I thought the price of oil had come down?

Then Aldi, got everything I needed there.

Home by 1115. Left half a loaf of bread too close to the edge of the kitchen bench again - dog is going to get half serve of food tonight! I'll have to vacuum the crumbs out of the carpet.

Road was not too bad overall, although the creek crossing is very bad after the rain last week.

Town is very, very, quiet. A lot of shops "temporarily closed". A few look very permanent closures.

On the way home, just north of Dubbo on the Newell, they were just dismantling what had been a "stop and check whether your trip is necessary" - they were picking up the witches hats and signs, 40k speed signs were still up. Weren't there when I went in.

[4bee]

I’ve done that before [emoji41]



Me too. I use the Leaf Blower to stir up the bonfire when it gets a bit slow. Have two heaps ready tarped so at least the centre of the heaps will stay dry in the event of rain. It then works it's way outwards. Might be a bit of overkill for a Barby though. Buggers will probably extend the Fire Ban dates now.[bighmmm]

[trout1105]

The tin and timber has arrived for me to resheet the back of the house, I will make a start on that job on the weekend when the BIL gets back home[thumbsupbig]

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[PhilipA]

Wait for it. United petroleum west Gosford 85.9 E10. Diesel 109.9.
I think they have to sell a proportion of E10 and not doing at present so the low price. I think 91 was 101.9.
Our local servo at Avoca Beach 101.9 for 91.
Regards PhilipA
Hey trout maybe you should be retired and live in the country . $250 credit card for travel from NSW Government.

[BradC]

Added bonus - it’s powered :) generates its own power when burning and uses air injectors to augment the flame [emoji41]

Does it? The specs say it has a 10.4Ah battery that can "power your fire for up to 24 hours". It needs to be externally recharged, and can be recharged in "3-5 days" using a 3W solar panel on the carry cover.

Where does it generate its own power?

I see they have a small pellet wood stove that also generate 3W using thermo-electric generation, but that's still going to take some time to charge a 38.5Wh battery.

Not knocking the product, I reckon it looks cool. I just can't quite understand where it generates its own power.

From the FAQ : "Does the FirePit create electricity?
Nope. If you are asking this, chances are you're familiar with our CampStove or BaseCamp (if so, welcome back!). Those stoves feature a thermoelectric generator that produces electricity from the heat of the fire. The FirePit does not – and that's on purpose".

[gavinwibrow]

Wait for it. United petroleum west Gosford 85.9 E10. Diesel 109.9.
I think they have to sell a proportion of E10 and not doing at present so the low price. I think 91 was 101.9.
Our local servo at Avoca Beach 101.9 for 91.
Regards PhilipA
Hey trout maybe you should be retired and live in the country . $250 credit card for travel from NSW Government.

He is retired and does live in the country - country WA near Geraldton

[4bee]

Hey trout maybe you should be retired and live in the country .


FFS he lives at Geraldton, if that is not Country I don't know where the **** is.[bigrolf]

[Tombie]

Does it? The specs say it has a 10.4Ah battery that can "power your fire for up to 24 hours". It needs to be externally recharged, and can be recharged in "3-5 days" using a 3W solar panel on the carry cover.

Where does it generate its own power?

I see they have a small pellet wood stove that also generate 3W using thermo-electric generation, but that's still going to take some time to charge a 38.5Wh battery.

Not knocking the product, I reckon it looks cool. I just can't quite understand where it generates its own power.

From the FAQ : "Does the FirePit create electricity?
Nope. If you are asking this, chances are you're familiar with our CampStove or BaseCamp (if so, welcome back!). Those stoves feature a thermoelectric generator that produces electricity from the heat of the fire. The FirePit does not – and that's on purpose".

Yes, I stand corrected - was thinking of the stoves which do generate their own power.

The fire pit is just a fire pit - the cover it lives in has a solar charger on it to keep it topped up.

The 2 stoves look after themselves though.

[Saitch]

FFS he lives at Geraldton, if that is not Country I don't know where the **** is.[bigrolf]

Nah, not country. Geraldton is a coastal city. Quite a nice one, I may add.

[trout1105]

FFS he lives at Geraldton, if that is not Country I don't know where the **** is.[bigrolf]

I actually live 35K's out of Geraldton and NO I don't get a fuel card untill after i turn 66 when I can finally get a pension, Roll on October[bigrolf]
I could take a potshot at my nearest neighbor and a.243 round would run out of steam 5k's from him, So Yes I am living (the dream) in the country[thumbsupbig]

[4bee]

He is retired and does live in the country - country WA near Geraldton

Have never been there although I should one day. My Mum was from there when my Grandpappy was Librarian, at well, the upstairs Library, & back in the days when it was also the Railway Station downstairs. An up- stairs Railway Station would be silly.[smilebigeye]
My Gran was engaged there when she turned 21.

Geraldton also known as the nearest Coastal Town when HMAS Sydney & the German Commerce Raider Kormoran had their historic punch up off the coast in WW2.
Sadly, as we now know, Sydney was destroyed & sunk, as was the Kormoran. Difference was the Kormoran managed survivors & Sydney apparently did not & if there were some, they were never located. Apparently the whole Ship's Company was lost when Sydney exploded, possibly when a Magazine went up & her Bows were blown off.

A mystery until quite recent years when her remains were discovered by an Underwater Search Team. Now a Wreck of Historic Importance & a War Grave & not to be tampered with.

Just sayin'


Battle between HMAS Sydney and German auxiliary cruiser Kormoran - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_between_HMAS_Sydney_and_German_auxiliary_cr uiser_Kormoran)

[Eevo]

FFS he lives at Geraldton, if that is not Country I don't know where the **** is.[bigrolf]

it's not that country.
they have two or three indian resteraunts!

[DiscoMick]

I actually live 35K's out of Geraldton and NO I don't get a fuel card untill after i turn 66 when I can finally get a pension, Roll on October[bigrolf]
I could take a potshot at my nearest neighbor and a.243 round would run out of steam 5k's from him, So Yes I am living (the dream) in the country[thumbsupbig]Good luck with the pension. I mean it.
I guess you know you can pre-submit everything with your application and it can be pre-approved to start automatically on that date.
Be aware they take an average of nine weeks to consider an application and bank statements cannot be more than three months old. We had to resubmit some of ours.
If you haven't already I recommend you check the asset limits as you may need to re-organise your assets to get a full pension, depending on what you have.
I don't know your situation, but a pensioner whose wife is not a pensioner gets less than a single pensioner, even if the wife has no income, which seems strange to me as two people are being supported, not one.
I recommend getting the Centrelink ap on your phone as it makes communications so much easier. For example, you can just photograph documents with your phone and quickly upload them through the ap, rather than having to scan and email or, heaven forbid, visit a Centrelink office.
Anyway, good luck with it.

[Saitch]

Good luck with the pension. I mean it.
I guess you know you can pre-submit everything with your application and it can be pre-approved to start automatically on that date.
Be aware they take an average of nine weeks to consider an application and bank statements cannot be more than three months old. We had to resubmit some of ours.
If you haven't already I recommend you check the asset limits as you may need to re-organise your assets to get a full pension, depending on what you have.
I don't know your situation, but a pensioner whose wife is not a pensioner gets less than a single pensioner, even if the wife has no income, which seems strange to me as two people are being supported, not one.
I recommend getting the Centrelink ap on your phone as it makes communications so much easier. For example, you can just photograph documents with your phone and quickly upload them through the ap, rather than having to scan and email or, heaven forbid, visit a Centrelink office.
Anyway, good luck with it.

Any land over 5 acres is deemed an asset. I was surprised to be told two years ago that I am entitled to Jack ****! Not even a health card.[bigsad]

My wife is still working and it's not as though we're rolling in money!

Back on topic: I gave the tractor flail implement it's first full paddock run this a.m. To say I'm happy with it is true. Under 3 hours for a bit over 5 acres.

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[DiscoMick]

Yes, but it can also depend on the value of that excess land. If it's low then it can come down to the value of other assets. Also, it may still be possible to get a part-pension if you are somewhere between the asset minimum and maximum.
Its important to get good advice well ahead of time so affairs can be re-arranged.
For example, while rental income is counted, board from an immediate family member is not counted, but must still be declared.
Its also useful to link your Centrelink account to your my.gov account and ATO tax number so they can see you are not trying to hide anything.
Anyway, I hope Trout gets good advice and is successful. Us old buggers have paid so much tax over our working lives I reckon we deserve to get a bit back.

[4bee]

Wot Mick said. Talk to you FP/ & or accountant.


Alexander Downer was able to get the law changed a few years ago about the 20 year rule in that,( & don't quote me word for word) that if you have lived on your acres for 20 years, the excess over the five acres that the house sits on becomes part of your home & is not included in Centrelink calcs.


I think from memory it was called "The 20 year Law/rule etc" but could be otherwise named in your neck of the woods.

It was brought in because many older landholders Gardeners etc, planned on using their land as Superannuation but were prohibited from doing so. Mick may be able to expand on this as it is too long a go for me to recall the details & I would hate to give you false info.

Alexander Downer was then our Local MP & the fight for this change was taken up by Local gardeners etc.

I repeat, Talk to your FP &/or Accountant.



We have both got Health cards & 10 acres (4. summat Ha) not rolling in it but comfortable, & IMHO it really is a matter of who processes your claim & the brand of aftershave you use & whether you wear Tan or Black shoes. We had no probs with CL & the claim went through without a prob, but our FP does his job well.

[DiscoMick]

I don't know any more about the five acre rule as it doesn't apply to us, but get good advice.
Super is another area which needs to be adjusted before applying for the pension. Money has to be moved from Accumulation to Pension accounts and a decision made about how much will be drawn as a super pension. A statement from the super fund has to be supplied to Centrelink.
Get good advice.

[Parker]

If you do get the virus, remember to disinfect your Defender before you pass it on. [emoji6]

In my case, the wife has decided I need to paint the outside of the house, so that should keep me busy for a while. We couldn't have me just sitting around doing nothing and cluttering up the house, even if I am retired, oh dear no, that can't be allowed to happen, never.
[emoji19]

Already painted the outside and inside and trying to drag it out by carefully sanding the entrance before painting that. Good thing is that when this WuVi is over everything will be done and there’s no excuse or reason not to be doing the things I really want to do!

[INter674]

I've been retired to the farm for three-year now.. so..nothing much has changed other than I do the food shopping cause the boss is immuno compromised and cares for her 90 year old mother on the same property.

Luckily only one/4 kids has lost her job but is studying anyway..."Dad can you proof read this essay for me...now".

Looks like Bunnings is the go to place to get out nowadays😃

[Saitch]

I decided mid March that because I was due for a haircut, I would forgo any tonsorial titillation until this whole planetary hiccough is over.[tonguewink]

[4bee]

I decided mid March that because I was due for a haircut, I would forgo any tonsorial titillation until this whole planetary hiccough is over.[tonguewink]



OMFG, you have your Tonsils titillated. That's a new one. [bigrolf] The mind boggles.


Just give it time when you won't have any thatch on the roof. Snow covered or not. Job done!

[V8Ian]

Any land over 5 acres is deemed an asset. I was surprised to be told two years ago that I am entitled to Jack ****! Not even a health card.[bigsad]

My wife is still working and it's not as though we're rolling in money!

Back on topic: I gave the tractor flail implement it's first full paddock run this a.m. To say I'm happy with it is true. Under 3 hours for a bit over 5 acres.

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There's a tree missing. [bigwhistle]

[Saitch]

There's a tree missing. [bigwhistle]

Very witty, Ian! Very, very witty!

A man makes one, small mistake...…………………………...

[jerryd]

There's a tree missing. [bigwhistle]

??? Please tell [bighmmm]

[DiscoMick]

Already painted the outside and inside and trying to drag it out by carefully sanding the entrance before painting that. Good thing is that when this WuVi is over everything will be done and there’s no excuse or reason not to be doing the things I really want to do!I'm almost halfway around the outside, doing the main colour, and will then have to start on white trim. At this rate I should not finish untill about the same time as WA reopens to caravanners, when we'll be off.

[gavinwibrow]

I'm almost halfway around the outside, doing the main colour, and will then have to start on white trim. At this rate I should not finish untill about the same time as WA reopens to caravanners, when we'll be off.

At least 6 months before borders open, so don't hurry!

[Tombie]

Today is work on Mrs Tombies 90 day.

Relocated number plate
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A new slimmer profile light bar is on its way and I’m making a slimline cover for the winch to improve airflow through the centre.

Some extra sound deadener and foam insulation whilst the side was off to run some cable
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Auxiliary fuse box
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Additional attenuation work on the back door where accessible
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[4bee]

JEEZUZ Mike, for a couple of seconds there I though you had meant it was her 90th Birthday. Sorry 'er indoors. Grovel Grovel grovel. [bigrolf]

[Tombie]

No going back now...
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[V8Ian]

Those Scotch locks give nothing but grief, after a few years.

[Tombie]

Those Scotch locks give nothing but grief, after a few years.

Agree, although not too bad inside a vehicle where it’s generally dry. As a rule I don’t use them but the original fit out in 2015 was done 24 hours before the Melrose event. Time constraints pushed it and it’s done the job for 5 years so I cannot complain.

With this fit out everything is being soldered, so my short cut will be rectified [emoji41]

[scarry]

The trailer looks like its going for a trip to the tip in the near future....[thumbsupbig]

[V8Ian]

The trailer looks like its going for a trip to the tip in the near future....[thumbsupbig]
Or recently been. [bigwhistle]

[JUKE179r]

It's a bit irritating when working on the Disco while the wife is teleworking from home now. I constantly get the same questions from her...
“Are you done?”
“How much longer?”
“Come inside and show me how to make this word document into a PDF.”
“How many beers are you going to drink today?”
“Who are you talking to out there?”
“Who are you yelling at out there?”
“Is that my good tea towel you are wiping your greasy hands on?”

Bloody hell...

[DiscoMick]

Yes, I'm getting:

"Stop painting, get down off the ladder and hold this."
"I need help to shovel this crusher dust."
"Will you come and drill this hole?"

Etc.