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13th June 2008, 12:41 PM
Thread: the "or" game
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nudist beach cold shrinkage or ...
nudist beach
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12th June 2008, 11:53 AM
Thread: the "or" game
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drinking beer on a balmy summers evening ...
drinking beer
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10th June 2008, 12:49 PM
Thread: Have we lost the google search box?
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mine too:rolleyes:
mine too:rolleyes:
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30th May 2008, 07:17 PM
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I commend you on going to the pound for a rescue...
I commend you on going to the pound for a rescue dog first!
Too many that don't get enough loving, but definitely deserve it.
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27th May 2008, 05:47 PM
Thread: Do you reckon that I did the right thing?
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13th May 2008, 06:58 PM
Thread: Need Help with Bathroom Reno- please
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Hey Venno, good one with the price breakdown...
Hey Venno, good one with the price breakdown (even down to the toothbrush holder) :2tsup:
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8th May 2008, 02:11 PM
Thread: Low Line TV unit
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I always thought SWMBO meant Sweet Wife My...
I always thought SWMBO meant Sweet Wife My Beloved One :D..... (who must be obeyed...)
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Sorry to hear about your misfortune, but glad to...
Sorry to hear about your misfortune, but glad to hear you are slowly getting back on track. :D
I too am grateful to all the 'experts' on this forum.
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2nd May 2008, 04:42 PM
Thread: Bathroom and sepearate toilet - ideas?
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More than welcome Jags. Give credit where credit...
More than welcome Jags.
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2nd May 2008, 04:38 PM
Thread: Extreme Birdhouses
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Hi John, I saw your first pics, but had no idea...
Hi John, I saw your first pics, but had no idea how big they were until you showed these with someone standing beside them.
They are huge. There must be some pretty upper class birds in your area.... -
1st May 2008, 01:30 PM
Thread: Bathroom and sepearate toilet - ideas?
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Hi Cody, You might want to have a look at Juan's...
Hi Cody,
You might want to have a look at Juan's and Jags recent bathroom reno thread.
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28th April 2008, 04:28 PM
Thread: Need Help with Bathroom Reno- please
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Hi Venno, That's an amazing difference!! Job...
Hi Venno,
That's an amazing difference!!
Job well done:2tsup: -
23rd April 2008, 01:28 PM
Thread: Kitchen handles
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I know Ikea have a lot to answer for :), but we...
I know Ikea have a lot to answer for :), but we found our kitchen handles there recently.
The Kitchen mob that installed our kitchen wanted to charge us $15 per handle. We found the same style... -
22nd April 2008, 07:42 PM
Thread: Important advice
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:rofl: Good one....
:rofl:
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22nd April 2008, 07:29 PM
Thread: Important advice
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I was thinking the same thing. Maybe...
I was thinking the same thing.
Maybe Underfoot could organise a play date for you, just to cheer him up.
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22nd April 2008, 07:14 PM
Thread: Important advice
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Ooooooh, you are dicing with arachnad death!!! ...
Ooooooh, you are dicing with arachnad death!!!
If you smack him, he probably has his own eight legged army behind TL's wall clock and if they see you 'operate' in that manner, they will fly off... -
22nd April 2008, 07:06 PM
Thread: Important advice
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I would offer the services of my 4 year old...
I would offer the services of my 4 year old nephew, but..............
(flashback to 'ant-reaction')
Maybe Harry's just pondering life :roll:
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22nd April 2008, 11:40 AM
Thread: Important advice
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I am so impressed with you TL to take the time to...
I am so impressed with you TL to take the time to measure him :U.
Seriously, I thought he was the size of a friggin football :oo:
I couldn't help it Incoming, I had to enlarge Fluffy to... -
21st April 2008, 07:11 PM
Thread: Important advice
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no, no, no....... There's bad karma in that!!!!...
no, no, no.......
There's bad karma in that!!!!
I don't want any part of Fluffy or Harry's possible payback, if we interfere. :no:
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21st April 2008, 06:51 PM
Thread: Important advice
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That's normal!!!!??? I remember when my...
That's normal!!!!???
I remember when my husband first told me about the camel spiders he encountered on his 'military tour'. It still freaks me out :o
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21st April 2008, 06:22 PM
Thread: Important advice
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OH MY GIDDY AUNT!!!!.......TL:o How long did...
OH MY GIDDY AUNT!!!!.......TL:o
How long did you say he has been living with you for?
Does he pay board? Because I'm sure he has one hell of an appetite :oo:.
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I'm with you artme. It is definitely good to see...
I'm with you artme.
It is definitely good to see the younger ones there, so that the 'memory' never dies out.
Hubby has been in the service for 24years (and still going at it) and every dawn... -
21st April 2008, 03:15 PM
Thread: Need Help with Bathroom Reno- please
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Awesome makeover Jags! Well done with the...
Awesome makeover Jags!
Well done with the transformation:2tsup:
I only hope ours looks as good as yours and Juan's when we finish (start?). -
21st April 2008, 01:50 PM
Thread: Need Help with Bathroom Reno- please
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Hi Jags, For a small bathroom, that's come up a...
Hi Jags,
For a small bathroom, that's come up a treat.
When you say there was a 'quality' issue with the tiling, can you elaborate, as the picture actually looks quite good.:2tsup: -
21st April 2008, 01:28 PM
Thread: dog was impressed
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We tried chilli with our rottweiller, but found...
We tried chilli with our rottweiller, but found him to be sitting there licking it off. He loved it, but then again, he is one freaky boy!!
11years on and he still loves it! Bless him :wink: -
21st April 2008, 01:17 PM
Thread: Need Help with Bathroom Reno- please
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We have recently had quotes for different jobs...
We have recently had quotes for different jobs and the Perth tradies seem to be pushing for 'almost immediate' starts.
The pressure is now on.... :D
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21st April 2008, 12:58 PM
Thread: Painting Melamine with tile paint?
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Hi Michelle, my mum used the ESP on her laminate...
Hi Michelle, my mum used the ESP on her laminate cupboard doors. Came up a treat!
I have also just used it on metal door frames that needed a freshen up and it worked perfect!
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21st April 2008, 12:05 PM
Thread: DIY Carpet Cleaning
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I agree with Billym. I too, have used both. Both...
I agree with Billym. I too, have used both. Both worked, but definitely the rug doctor worked better.
Warm weather is a must and open all your windows/doors if you can.
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18th April 2008, 06:01 PM
Thread: Important advice
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hee hee. I don't even think he will get that...
hee hee.
I don't even think he will get that close.
They freak him out for some reason.:oo:
Ant-phobia??
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:clap3::roflmao: (...and I am someone's wife!)
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18th April 2008, 03:47 PM
Thread: Tradies you gotta love them
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Good to hear no injuries...... Bugger on the...
Good to hear no injuries......
Bugger on the jeans situation though..........:wink: -
18th April 2008, 03:30 PM
Thread: Tradies you gotta love them
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Shame that some people's work ethics are just...
Shame that some people's work ethics are just that way and don't appear to have much of a conscience.
People such as this installer probably think that if it doesn't affect them directly, why... -
18th April 2008, 01:26 PM
Thread: Important advice
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Don't you love the way little ones think? My 4...
Don't you love the way little ones think?
My 4 year old nephew wants to be a vet, but he refuses to operate on 'ants'....:? -
17th April 2008, 02:55 PM
Thread: Bathroom/laundry floor tiling process?
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Hi Doogie, Unfortunately, when the rest of the...
Hi Doogie,
Unfortunately, when the rest of the tiles throughout the house were ripped up (100sqm of the bl**dy things), the lead-in edges to both laundry and bathroom were significantly damaged on... -
17th April 2008, 02:40 PM
Thread: Bathroom/laundry floor tiling process?
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Thanks Leeton for such a quick response!! :U ...
Thanks Leeton for such a quick response!! :U
....and of course, that would make sense wouldn't it? :doh::B
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17th April 2008, 02:26 PM
Thread: Bathroom/laundry floor tiling process?
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Bathroom/laundry floor tiling process?
Hi all,
I have searched the different threads in this area, but found a couple of conflicting pieces of advice and am a little confused.:doh:
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15th April 2008, 03:36 PM
Thread: What would you do?
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First of all, I know I shouldn't be name calling,...
First of all, I know I shouldn't be name calling, but in my opinion, the homeowners are leeches.
From your costings, it looks like you tried to take the amount down a bit anyway and they (along... -
14th April 2008, 07:33 PM
Thread: Spraypainter in Perth?
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Spraypainter in Perth?
Hi all,
Would anyone happen to know of a reputable spray painter who doesn't overcharge in Perth?
Needing to respray a show car back to a 'blank canvas', so the art work can begin...(again).... -
14th April 2008, 07:24 PM
Thread: Tradies you gotta love them
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Well done Calm! (You are more forgiving than...
Well done Calm!
(You are more forgiving than me... :;)
Glad it worked out for you to a point that you were happy with.:U -
14th April 2008, 07:00 PM
Thread: DIY Dimmer For Trailing Edge LV Downlights
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Seriously, listen to Peter and get a lekkie! You...
Seriously, listen to Peter and get a lekkie!
You can't put a price on a life...:;
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14th April 2008, 06:56 PM
Thread: Important advice
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by the time i finished my last response, you had...
by the time i finished my last response, you had posted this and now I look like I have been crying, i laughed so much...
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14th April 2008, 06:53 PM
Thread: Important advice
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OH MY GOD!!! Seriously, you just made my skin...
OH MY GOD!!!
Seriously, you just made my skin crawl....
After visualising that, I also felt the need to hit myself in the face and you are excused from screaming like a girl....:rofl: -
14th April 2008, 06:49 PM
Thread: Tradies you gotta love them
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I have got to agree with Peter on this one. I...
I have got to agree with Peter on this one.
I have been following this thread and please don't get me wrong, as I can definitely see both sides to the argument.
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3rd April 2008, 07:37 PM
Thread: the "or" game
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Burning rubber (definitely) V8's or ...
Burning rubber (definitely)
V8's
or
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1st April 2008, 07:34 PM
Thread: the best state
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Poll: I had to laugh Cliff, as when I read your...
I had to laugh Cliff, as when I read your response, the jingle "I've been everywhere, man" just popped into my head :U
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1st April 2008, 06:18 PM
Thread: Bathroom Renovation Project
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Poll: Any chance you will be posting 'as you go...
Any chance you will be posting 'as you go pictures' with the ensuite?
Definitely interested in that one too (we too have 'ensuite' on our to do list). :2tsup: -
1st April 2008, 02:38 PM
Thread: the "or" game
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undressed firm bod or ...
undressed
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1st April 2008, 02:26 PM
Thread: Bathroom Renovation Project
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Poll: Juan, That looks bloody brilliant. Well done!...
Juan,
That looks bloody brilliant. Well done! You should be proud.
I have been following your thread, because we are yet to get to our bathrooms and was very keen to see how you went.
The colour... -
31st March 2008, 03:04 PM
Thread: Roof framing standards - new house
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hee hee. That would be nice..:) How much?
hee hee.
That would be nice..:) How much? -
31st March 2008, 12:32 PM
Thread: Roof framing standards - new house
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Thanks Ausdesign. I tend to feel like I waste...
Thanks Ausdesign.
I tend to feel like I waste people's time who are in the know when I ask, but when I do, it's truly to learn and understand, so I will remember that.
:D