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  1. 1st November 2005, 03:23 PM #1
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    Hi Folks, I'm back again. My apologys to anyone that I haven't replied to during my absence. Against most advice regarding which ISP to go with, I went with Sludgepond, for economic reasons. After 10 days of a nightmare they admitted that all the problems were at their end and allowed me to disconnect with no charges. I am now with Internode (ok ok you are allowed to say "I told you so").
    During the past month since the job went bust I've had a very interesting time as well as the above ISP situation. I came down with a wog, which turned to bronchitis, which led to a lung xray, which showed a density, which frightened the crap out of me and SWMBO, which led to a CT scan, which cleared the density situation as OK, WHEW!
    But according to my GP, overall I'm in about the same condition as a '44 Ford.
    No longer roadworthy, but ok for a bit of paddock bashing (workshop), so I've retired, financial terms dependant on a run over the pits by the Centrelink doctor.
    So, armed with 2 Gig of bandwith and plenty of time I'm back.
    Watchout!
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  3. 1st November 2005, 03:38 PM #2
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    Good to see you back Bill.
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    Welcome Back.

    there's no school like the old school.
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  5. 1st November 2005, 03:51 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Termite
    Hi Folks, I'm back again. ...
    Were you away???? :confused: Hadn't noticed.



    Joking.... I hope the rest of the year improves for you.
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    If you find a post of mine that is missing a pic that you'd like to see, let me know & I'll see if I can find a copy.
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    Funny, you look just like a guy who used to come here all the time, he had an avatar just like yours.



    Oh I get it.


    Welcome home, looks like there's lots of sawdust production coming your way.
    Boring signature time again!
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    Way to go Termite, enjoy your retirement, hope it last's at least 40 years.

    Regards Mike
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  8. 1st November 2005, 04:10 PM #7
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    Well it's no wonder they have it in for you!

    Type in the following into Google "termite attack on optical fibre" Australia only.

    One of the results mentions a termite donger :eek:

    http://www.abc.net.au/http/sfist/shwy4.htm

    mentions "They needed hundreds of boundary riders to fight termite attack on the posts"

    You are lucky to have any service Brother Termite.
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  9. 1st November 2005, 06:04 PM #8
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    Welcome into retirement, Termite.

    With a push from the State of WA, my employer, I took the plunge in August and, 2 months on, don't regret it. The shed has seen more of me than it ever did before and my camera gear (my other passion) has been dusted off.

    All I have to do is plough my way through the 25 page list of things to do, that LOML presented to me as a retirement gift, and I will have time to make stuff and take pictures of it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wood Borer
    Well it's no wonder they have it in for you!

    Type in the following into Google "termite attack on optical fibre" Australia only.

    One of the results mentions a termite donger :eek:

    http://www.abc.net.au/http/sfist/shwy4.htm

    mentions "They needed hundreds of boundary riders to fight termite attack on the posts"

    You are lucky to have any service Brother Termite.
    Blah, Blah, Blah, you actually read this stuff?

    Al :eek:
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    Glad to see you back and that your health is doing ok, great that you are still allowed out in the shed
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    Weren't you here?

    Welcome back anyway Termite.
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  13. 2nd November 2005, 09:38 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Termite
    No longer roadworthy
    Either is Cliff Lyons truck after someone in your family threw a power pole at his truck the other day..
    Brett

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    Welcome back Termite

    Great to hear things have settled down for you. But bloody retirement!!! - stuffed if I know how I ever had time to go to work :eek:

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    Welcome back me old friend. Would you like some treated pine?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wongo
    Welcome back me old friend. Would you like some treated pine?
    Beware of Geeks bearing gifts Brother Termite
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