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24th November 2005, 06:29 PM
Thread: Broadband question.
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Buy a new "Box" for $600. i.e. keep all of your...
Buy a new "Box" for $600. i.e. keep all of your peripherals, and you will be AMAZED at what broadband can do.
It's fecking fast, I just got it myself.
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11th November 2005, 12:28 PM
Thread: Repair a Broken Soap Holder in the Shower
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G'day, many years ago I had to actually...
G'day,
many years ago I had to actually effect this self same repair job. At the time I was advised to use an adhesive called "Unifix". Well actually I was told to "Use the glue with the BULLDOG... -
28th October 2005, 04:53 PM
Thread: An excuse for speeding?
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14th September 2005, 12:38 AM
Thread: Telstra 1223
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...and it won't be getting any better when...
...and it won't be getting any better when Telstra is Fully privatised! Prices will go up, and service will go down, it's guaranteed in the details of the legislation.
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24th August 2005, 10:30 PM
Thread: cooks with Telstra
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Cliff, indeed the lines can push out pretty high...
Cliff, indeed the lines can push out pretty high speeds, though it does tend to taper-off fairly quickly the longer the throw from the Exchange/RIM/Whatever is out there (quite a few actually)....
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16th August 2005, 03:24 PM
Thread: Soakwells + sewer pipes!!
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D'oh
D'oh
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10th August 2005, 07:22 PM
Thread: What a shocker
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I like the one with the cat's date on...
I like the one with the cat's date on display....Mathew, was it?
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9th August 2005, 02:44 PM
Thread: NASA Space mission
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I think I'll just have a Pan Galactic Gargle...
I think I'll just have a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster while I think about this!
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2nd August 2005, 02:39 PM
Thread: Battery Powered Screwdriver/Drill
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Snork. et al - I have just spent some quality...
Snork. et al - I have just spent some quality holiday time building some wardrobes out of pine (don't like laminate- too sterile). Got sick of the RSI from screwing in all of the screws by hand, not...
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1st August 2005, 08:38 PM
Thread: Battery Powered Screwdriver/Drill
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Battery Powered Screwdriver/Drill
Chaps,
I am looking at a battery powered drill, and am looking for any recommendations/info that you may have.
The item in question is a RYOBI 18 V jobbie, and it is the (I think) RY5 or... -
8th July 2005, 12:54 PM
Thread: Telemarketers (again)
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1. Phone conversation 99. (with apologies to...
1. Phone conversation 99. (with apologies to kiwigeo)
(ring ring!!)
Me: hello
Telemarketer: hello is that Mr Fat_Pat (heavy Indian accent)
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23rd June 2005, 09:56 PM
Thread: What's your favourite saying?
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......Your Call is important to us"???
......Your Call is important to us"???
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21st June 2005, 03:01 PM
Thread: The US Formula One **** Up
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Michelin did the wrong thing, and then the right...
Michelin did the wrong thing, and then the right thing. Believe it or not.
First they didn't produce the correct tyres, which is absolutely appalling, but then they 'fessed up and advised the... -
9th June 2005, 10:08 PM
Thread: the insidevoice is back . to help!
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My two cents. I got a couple of GMC thingos,...
My two cents.
I got a couple of GMC thingos, and they're fine. Their help-desk people are also very courteous and able as well - Aussie too!
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29th April 2005, 06:35 PM
Thread: a show of solidarity
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....and with rising sea levels they had better be...
....and with rising sea levels they had better be good swimmers!
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22nd April 2005, 03:02 PM
Thread: GMC Mobile Mitresaw Workstation
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GMC Mobile Mitresaw Workstation
Fellow woodworkers, I would like to know if you have any practical experience with this device...
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22nd April 2005, 02:46 PM
Thread: floating wood floor trouble
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Depending upon whether each panel was glued...
Depending upon whether each panel was glued together or not, find out which is the fitted end and pull 'em up and relay....
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22nd April 2005, 02:34 PM
Thread: Where can I buy a brass ferral,...?
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Once Again......nice.
Once Again......nice.
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20th April 2005, 07:27 PM
Thread: Where can I buy a brass ferral,...?
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The correct word is "Ferrule", but other than...
The correct word is "Ferrule", but other than that, I wouldn't know where you buy them from....
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15th April 2005, 03:50 PM
Thread: Star Wars - Kiwi Remake
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Silent, saw this site some years ago in relation...
Silent, saw this site some years ago in relation to his Jet Powered Beer Cooler. Now THAT is a great project....have a read, it's amazing!
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15th April 2005, 11:15 AM
Thread: TV reception.....
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I Love a Happy Ending. Doesn't it make you...
I Love a Happy Ending.
Doesn't it make you feel good when you say "Bugger it. I'll give that a go!" ?
I try and say that once a weekend. I mostly get it right, but every now and again it goes... -
...once again, ....... nice. I see no need...
...once again, ....... nice.
I see no need to respond to you!
DanP. I never advocated racing cars or driving like that all the time. You asked for my experience, and I gave you it.
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14th April 2005, 04:09 PM
Thread: TV reception.....
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Make sure you use RG6 cable. That is the standard...
Make sure you use RG6 cable. That is the standard for Digital TV.RG-11 for longer (+30 m) runs, as it has less loss, but more cost.
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13th April 2005, 09:54 PM
Thread: TV programs
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I didn't know that Ozwinner was on TV?
I didn't know that Ozwinner was on TV?
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....nice..... DANP - My Experience? 20 odd...
....nice.....
DANP - My Experience? 20 odd years of driving, maybe 10 mucking around on the club (that's Driving NOT Night) scene. Several "advanced" driving courses (interpret as you will) a... -
Ozzie, sorry, but you're wrong. The Govt. allows...
Ozzie, sorry, but you're wrong. The Govt. allows retreads (for cars - truck tyres are a different story), and they are woefully inadequate (but cheap). Maybe adequate at 80 kph, but they regularly...
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Un-hi-jack time thanks folks..... Rocker...
Un-hi-jack time thanks folks.....
Rocker Fella, you get what you pay for in tyre talk.
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11th April 2005, 06:20 PM
Thread: Time to speak of many things.
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What??? did the pope die? Did I miss...
What???
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6th April 2005, 09:35 PM
Thread: Ding in wood
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Depending upon the size of the ding, and whether...
Depending upon the size of the ding, and whether the wood is treated or not, just tipping V. Hot, or boiling water on it will make it swell and almost remove the offending ding.
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29th March 2005, 09:01 PM
Thread: Underground boreing
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I heard they were actually drilling for Pancakes!
I heard they were actually drilling for Pancakes!
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17th March 2005, 03:19 PM
Thread: Cutting asbestos without too much dust
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Sell the house and go somewhere else! Hardies...
Sell the house and go somewhere else!
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10th March 2005, 07:16 PM
Thread: Temperzone Air Conditioners
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I have a couple of Mitsubishi Splits. Hot air...
I have a couple of Mitsubishi Splits. Hot air becomes cool, so I have no complaints.
In comparison to a wall mount RAC I had in my old house, these new types are VERY quiet! -
...whatever you do, do not, repeat DO NOT mention...
...whatever you do, do not, repeat DO NOT mention "Pancakes".
I'm not sure why, but this lot get upset when they get mentioned! -
2nd March 2005, 08:15 PM
Thread: Safe Driving Question
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I think I have just solved the mystery of the...
I think I have just solved the mystery of the poster who digs Amanda Vanstone,..... and the winner is..... Iain.
Thankyou Jackiew, you flushed the bugger out! -
28th February 2005, 09:10 PM
Thread: Where is the water cannon?
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Seems to be just a general deterioation in our...
Seems to be just a general deterioation in our society. I first noticed it when I found out that parents started demanding that schools and teachers were solely responsible for the education and...
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23rd February 2005, 04:57 PM
Thread: Concrete Volume
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G'day Midgey, no it's not my Ex, that was...
G'day Midgey,
no it's not my Ex, that was too many years ago, and the hole is too small. It's also too far from the edge of the house to be feasible. I think the option of lining the hole is the... -
23rd February 2005, 04:12 PM
Thread: Concrete Slab Insulation
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You'll spend shed-loads of money putting floor...
You'll spend shed-loads of money putting floor heating in.
You need to ask the question "Is it worth the money in Australia?"
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23rd February 2005, 03:58 PM
Thread: Concrete Volume
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Mr Termite, it isn't a galv. post that I'm...
Mr Termite,
it isn't a galv. post that I'm putting in. Also, I had a look at Bondall's website, and they don't recommend Bondcrete in a situation where the concret may always be wet. That... -
23rd February 2005, 03:12 PM
Thread: Concrete Volume
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OK chaps, sorry for the confusion.....here is...
OK chaps, sorry for the confusion.....here is what I want.
I am placing an object into into the floor of my house, and filling the surrounds with concrete. I have a hole in my slab, ready for such... -
22nd February 2005, 07:37 PM
Thread: Concrete Volume
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I feel blessed....my first NEW post and it has...
I feel blessed....my first NEW post and it has been high-jacked. I sort of guessed that pancakes would make an appearance though, but skimpy little bikinis on South American beaches weren't expected...
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21st February 2005, 06:21 PM
Thread: Concrete Volume
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Concrete Volume
Do any of you fine folk know what VOLUME a 20 KG bag of pre-mixed concrete occupies?
I have a small project on the go, and part of it is to fill a hole in a concrete floor, and it has just... -
17th February 2005, 06:34 PM
Thread: Don't you hate...
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Regarding the gripe about Melbourne weather being...
Regarding the gripe about Melbourne weather being a week old....I wouldn't have thought that was a problem?
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16th February 2005, 08:42 PM
Thread: Life Style Shows
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Heaven
Houses are nice and cheap in Perth!
One of my neighbours has one on the market (5 + 2 with a big shed). It's on half an acre and is a steal at only $599,000. It is 45 Km from the city, but in... -
15th February 2005, 06:11 PM
Thread: Attention all foilies
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The point is though, it's a top show. If you...
The point is though, it's a top show. If you don't like it because of the hosts'tash that is pretty sad. The stories are great. I'm sure their antics and ideas would be appreciated by most readers of...
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15th February 2005, 05:36 PM
Thread: What to do with a septic?
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Lefty, you forgot option 3.... Shoot every...
Lefty, you forgot option 3....
Shoot every Fecking cat that dares to enter the property. After all, the dog has to have a sleep everynow and again.
I'm not a real cat lover! -
10th February 2005, 04:55 PM
Thread: World's most famous Australian
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Simon, just because you don't like Steve Irwan...
Simon,
just because you don't like Steve Irwan doesn't stop him from being considered famous. With the publicity he generates, he would have to be up there with the most recognisable Australians,... -
10th February 2005, 03:32 PM
Thread: World's most famous Australian
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Famous Now, or Famous All-Time? Peter Allen...
Famous Now, or Famous All-Time?
Peter Allen was a very proud Aussie, and I gather he let everyone know at his concerts. Seeing they were years ago, maybe people have forgotten?
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....as long as they all stay over east, us West...
....as long as they all stay over east, us West Aussies will stay happy!
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9th February 2005, 08:23 PM
Thread: Double Shower Size
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John, we have a double shower set-up in our...
John,
we have a double shower set-up in our ensuite. The dimensions are about 1600 x 1200. I say "about" because my plans have been photocopied a couple of times, and are a bit fuzzy. I'm also not...