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Just as well so what happened to your daughter won't happen again. Well at least not from that dog.

Just went to Morpeth to have a look at the art exhibit. They were all very good, hopefully someone buys one and puts it in a gallery.

Originally Posted by Landy Smurf

Just went to Morpeth to have a look at the art exhibit. They were all very good, hopefully someone buys one and puts it in a gallery.

Quite a good expo, isn't it Tony!!! some nice military paintings there.

Originally Posted by Ausfree

Hey guys, anybody here know anything about Kayaking????

I have been toying with the idea of doing some exercising. Not into the gym scene. Push bike riding does appeal, I did a lot of it when I was a teenager but there are too many morons driving cars nowadays, so I rule that out as too dangerous.

When I was a teenager I owned a canoe and my younger brother and myself spent many a day paddling around Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens.

I walk a lot, every day I walk too and from work and I am reasonably fit for my age.

A kayak appeals because I can exercise, not worry about being run over by a drunk moron and also take my camera with me to take interesting photo's, as I am also interested in photography. Mrs Aus is interested in a kayak also.

Any body had any kayak or canoe experience??? If so what recommendations for a kayak to be used in still waters, such as a lake. I would also prefer a "sit-in" type rather than a "sit-on" type but am open to suggestions.

I have done a lot of Kayaking, both White water and Surf. Very little flatwater as I was a sort of adrenaline junkie. All my paddling has been in a Sit in Kayak with a Spray skirt [ONLY TIME I WEAR A SKIRT ]

Firstly if there is a Canoe club near you they will often advise you and let you try out different Kayaks. Well at least the one I was a Member of in the 1970s did.

Several local Kayak shops [local within 100 km] will have days where you can try out a kayak--do not know if it is the same down south but I would think some shops would have demo Kayaks--perhaps on a hire and money back if you buy.

When you are ready to start tip over a few times and practice getting out of the Kayak underwater. With many Kayaks you will never tip over, but if you are swamped by a yahoo in a power boat you will know what to do and not panic.

You can but a dry bag to carry your camera [around 20 dollars], and keep air in this dry bag so it floats.



Plenty of Second hand Kayaks are on Gum tree. I keep watching Kayaks on Gum Tree. The fibreglass Kayak I was trying to sell for $195 with a old paddle did not sell.

Two singles may be a better option than a double, incase one of you wants to stay home while the other paddles. Otherwise get a double and one single. A couple of weeks ago there was a nice double at the Tweed Heads Tender Center. Do not know if that sold.

I know of Second hand kayaks up this way if you are planning on coming up--but you should get something local.

Plastic will take a lot of knocking around, but old Fibreglass Kayaks should be very cheap. I sold two Letman Slalom Kayaks, one for $100-- and one for $120--. And I got these cheaper. Saw one I would recommend in a local junk shop window for $70-- with a paddle. I have purchased Kayaks [I have had a lot of them, over a dozen] for as little as $20.

I would think something like a old KW7 kayak [fibreglass], or an old down river racer would be good for you.

My advice will be different if you are going to buy new and spend a lot of money. Ask me.

Do wear PDF-- also often second hand here. It was a requirement that you carry PDF in NSW waters. I assume it still is a requirement but have not checked recently.

A spare paddle -- one that can be carried in two halves-- between several Kayaks.

I do recommend you Kayak with others-- so if you tip out, some one can arrange resque.

Do practice paddling/controlling kayak close too shore before going out into middle of lakes.

When I was paddling in surf/ocean 3-4 days a week for nine months, I lost 7 kilos from my gut. I get painful knees feet, so Kayaking suits me more than walking.



If you have any more questions please ask me--time is nearly up on this computer.

2a rat rod. It can do about 160km/h if I recall rightly.
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Ok so this is the pot belly stove I got.. Pics before & after.Its a Metters no 2 dumpy.


































DOG LOVES IT & WASNT MOVING FOR ANYONE




So that's it.. Fired it up today & boy did it fill the shed with smoke , from the paint , it is the rite paint just needs to burn in.. When I put it back together there was is gaps down each corner so I filled those with epoxy metal. Didn't do around under the top plate but will have to as there is smoke getting out there. & gee does the flu get hot I touched it & burnt myself..It put off some good heat though so I think it will be just fine. I also want to fit some mesh in the bottom of the chimely & at the top for any stray embers cause nextdoors garage is right next to the top of the flu & its very old so I will be playing it safe..

Oh I also think I mite buy a new kettle as that one is so old & all the soot buildup on it if I tried to clean it I would probably clean the bottom right out of it.. I use it on the OZ pig & just throw it in the fire..The stove is going to need a few burns to settle the paint in so it will still be a little smokey for a couple more burns then it should be just great..

I think the dogs face sums in up pretty well.
I must admit I am surprised how well it came up.
Where did you get the pot belly from ?
where do you get your wood from?