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I don't think I lasted 7 minutes but I don't care enough to call it a disgrace. The US networks obviously recognised that the Aussie version wouldn't work over there so they have tried to adapt it...

Jack,

My 2 cents worth. I have been doing a lot of sheet work recently - new kitchen and vanities etc - and I have one of the bigger, heavier Carbatec saws with a Triton Maxi sliding table...

I just finished painting the roof of my winery. It was colorbond Deep Ocean Blue and I painted it colorbond Shale Grey - which is an off white. The difference in the winery is significant. At least...

I must jump in, even if it is just to brag. I got the Carbatec clone for $1,795 from their Melbourne outlet in May. Except for Carbatec staffers, I think I was the only one to get it at that price...

I haven't got a photo on file but I am sure you can imagine my current ride:

CT110 Postie Bike.

I have a Canon PIXMA MP780 mulit-function unit. At least it used to function. Fax capability dropped out after six months - probably the result of a lightening strike. Black ink printing dropped...

My view, change the flag not the sporting colours.

THe best description I have heard of our flag is "England by night". I think it was Ben Elton.

A green and gold flag works for me, so does...

There seems to be a multitude of stories circulating about what actually happened. One version I heard was that they approached a checkpoint/entrance to the prohibited area, showed their obviously...

Stuart,

I've just taken delivery of a wood fired hydronics system for my new house. (Cost me $10,000 for the boiler, flues, radiators etc but not including installation and copper pipes - that's...

They are still available in my local pet/stock supply store.

Bill

I recorded Top Gear the other night and just discovered I also recorded South Park and Stripperella.

Will I be damned if I watch it? I am prepared to watch it with the brightness turned down to...

I'd love to see the little Johny version. Probably takes three years to charge up, only works in marginal electorates and slavishly follows the GW prototype.

I've noticed that the channel 9 show - I think it's called The Car Show or Test Drive - are trying to imitate Top Gear. Irreverent attitude, light hearted approach to some of the segments. Trouble...

Mark,

I currently run two systems on my property.

My current house, winery and wood working shop run on a 24volt system. This started out as a weekender system and has been progressively...

Bring back FC. That was one of the best reads for a while.

Never miss it. Tonight was a hoot. Before tonight, my favorite was the 70s super car episode where they each had to buy a supercar for less than 10,000GBP (I think) and then drive it across the...

If it is in Victoria, Preston is close to Brunswick - both suburbs of Melbourne. Doesn't help you much but it might explain part of the puzzle.

Bill

Ducky,

I have a couple of shed of similar size on my property. Both have RHS for the ribs so this wasn't an issue but the horizontal beams are c-section and the builder positioned these so the...

I've looked at these kitchens in the auction houses in Melbourne. The guy responsible for that section of the auction told me most of them come in assembled from China. ie They are importing boxes...

Sorry, I know it's boring but, I do give a rat's. Little Johnny and his (not so) trusty offsider are so busy jockeying for the top job that they can't be focussed on the job at hand. That makes for...

I love the description "new". Yeah, 300 or 400 years new.


Bill

The woman is a goddess. Perhaps we should get her to advise the other halves.

Bill

M.

I have the TS-10L and a copy of a PM2000 manual downloaded from a site in the US. Haven't seen a PM2000 in the flesh but from what I can tell from the manual, the main differences are:
- the...

Don't worry, I keep talking about more expensive equipment and she thinks it is your moderating influence that directs me to the more affordable models. Should keep working as long as she doesn't...

Fred,

I prefer to think of the PM2000 as the clone.

Enjoy the experience of opening the boxes and setting it up. As you know, mine was pretty much true straight out of the box.

I was at...

That may in part explain my problem. I saw a program on TV regarding anorexia - they said that one of the symptoms was that, no matter how thin a sufferer was, when they look in the mirror they see...

[quote=Scooterscum;535713]Gidday.
The guy from Country Energy said in relation to purchasing an easment from the neighbours "that it's normally not a problem, it's just something your lawyers and...

I am thinking of doing this on my property. We have visitors to the winery but want to offer them more so turning the wood shop into a co-op and outlet is on the cards. (I've already spoken to some...

I'm still getting my set up sorted. At the moment I have the dusty running from a power board near the base of the saw. That allows me to start the saw then start the dusty.

Can't leave the...

My second brew, I added the wort but forgot to add the brewing sugar. I didn't realise this until I was sharing a few long-necks with some mates and we realised that, haing consumed 2-3 each, we...

I thought the extent of such abuse has only recently been revealed. I don't think it was known 11 years ago.

Always here on weekends Fred. Cellar door is open so I can't stray too far.

If you're dropping in, look first in the woodshop next to the carpark (I should be cutting sheets for the new...

Fred,

Frustrating isn't it. I had a similar experience to you, except for the visit to Carbatec.

Hafco didn't even have a 10" saw in the showroom. I said I wanted to see the ST-250 with...

Some of my best work looks like this - unintentionally.

Bill

John,

It's many years since I have had a Cape Mentelle Zinfandel. It is an old favorite of mine but haven't seen one for a while.

On the preservative free wine, how long does it last? My...

I named my dog Neville after our bank manager - they are both mongrels (apologies to any forumites that also manage banks).

Bill

Jean,

If you have to borrow, try to stick with the major banks and get a personal loan. Try to avoid HP agreements with banks and any agreements with finance companies (including those owned by...

Jayem,

We are in the process of building a 34sq weather board house in central Victoria. The house has 3m ceilings throughout. Total cost, including the 26sq verandah will be about $330,000 -...

Cook it quick. The 10min per 25mm sounds about right.

Sushi and sashimi, I had that once - got it from the local takeaway. It was very nice but we were a little annoyed that they didn't cook it...

BMN,

Any barrel in our winery that shows signs of any mould (only happens to those that I have not protected with wine or preservative) is pressure hot washed three times with near boiling water...

The wine storage area in my winery is a colorbond shed - 9m X 18m. I looked at a lot of insulation options and went for 25mm foilboard - polystyrene sandwiched between two sheets of foil - tek...

Masher,

One difference I recently discovered is the additional difficulty in adapting a non-factory sliding extension table to a left tilt saw because of the position of the motor/cover. I...

Tankstand, you probably don't need any more convincing regarding chiros but here's my father's experience.

He had bad neck pain and was referred to a chiro who commenced a program of...

I guess these evil conspirators invented photosynthesis to support their arguments and the clearing of the forests in places like the Amazon is just part of the natural cycle.

I am at Dookie College this week doing a residential session for my winemaking course. The rooms are like prison cells - except for the Parisian versions - but I was allowed to bring my 'puter.
...

Just got home from dinner with friends. We had a Harcourt Valley Chardonnay followed by a Lynnevale Estate Cabernet Shiraz.

I'm in.

Bill

Bob,

I'm with you on this thread, could be a lot of fun. I scored a 4.5 - I was unsure about Julia Child but knew she is either a French chef, a winery spokesperson or deputy leader of the...

You type pretty well with two paws (or do you use all four).

If nothing else, you should be receiving $40 interest for the 15 minutes of wealth and that will by a slab - of VB not timber.