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30th August 2009, 09:55 AM
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thanks again everyone, I've passed the info...
thanks again everyone,
I've passed the info of the scottish bloke onto the castle manager and I'll do some research on the wexford cot guy to pass on as well.
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15th August 2009, 09:25 AM
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Thanks Par, I'll keep everybody posted. ...
Thanks Par,
I'll keep everybody posted.
You're all brilliant.
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15th August 2009, 03:34 AM
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Richard, Thanks so much for your reply. ...
Richard,
Thanks so much for your reply. Hell, you only need a quick trip to take measurements and source timbers, get it all sent to Oz, make the boat at your leisure and get it shipped (oh look... -
15th August 2009, 12:22 AM
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Do we have a talented boat builder here looking for an amazing challenge?
Hi guys,
I'm over in Northern Ireland at the moment for a friend's wedding and we're staying at a Castle. Now this castle is owned by an Earl and follows all kinds of wonderful old traditions... -
1st April 2008, 03:57 PM
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DD, where did you get the gripset? Approx...
DD,
where did you get the gripset? Approx price? Easy to apply?
so you did blueboard, gripset, tile adhesive. Did you have to prime it at any point? Am being told prime and glue. That... -
1st April 2008, 02:36 PM
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The stone retailer is recommending blueboard at...
The stone retailer is recommending blueboard at 7.5mm to hang the product. His argument for blueboard against cement sheet is a waterproofing issue not a weight issue.
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1st April 2008, 12:47 PM
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the stones are 15-20mm and weight is approx 40kg...
the stones are 15-20mm and weight is approx 40kg per m2
This is the stuff here. http://slatediscounts.com.au/ProductDetails.asp?PID=1402
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1st April 2008, 10:30 AM
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Henlan, The cement sheet is over timber studs...
Henlan,
The cement sheet is over timber studs but the research I'm seeing on the net says that cement sheet is no more or no less water resistant than blueboard. The stone veneer is real stone... -
31st March 2008, 09:45 PM
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thanks myla, so is cement sheet more or less...
thanks myla,
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31st March 2008, 07:33 PM
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ok, yes outside of cottage ie external walls....
ok,
yes outside of cottage ie external walls. The current cement sheet is 6ml nailed to a timber frame. I want to use a thin stone veneer to go over the cement sheet.
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23rd March 2008, 09:49 PM
Thread: Mahogany Trees
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Treeinvestor, I live next door to a tree...
Treeinvestor,
I live next door to a tree plantation that has both blue gums (supposedly for carbon credits) and mahogany (supposedly for furniture). The mahogany would be approx 7 to 8 years old... -
19th March 2008, 10:45 PM
Thread: Hi everyone - I'm new to the forum
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That's just gorgeous! :2tsup:
That's just gorgeous!
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18th March 2008, 08:21 AM
Thread: Dividing Fence...issues
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Here ya go. All your questions answered. ...
Here ya go. All your questions answered.
http://www.dhw.wa.gov.au/193_359.asp
Note question 18 in the FAQ's. Bloody pollies. Fences act does not apply to government owned properties.
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17th March 2008, 10:41 PM
Thread: Dividing Fence...issues
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not sure bout WA but dividing fences act states...
not sure bout WA but dividing fences act states that if you put up the fence without their approval they dont have to pay half. They should however be coming good with 3 independant quotes. Sounds...
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16th March 2008, 01:38 PM
Thread: Marking of stock for market
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That Ashore is not just a pretty face is he? ...
That Ashore is not just a pretty face is he? What a great idea. I was just going to suggest hanging swing tags or using a rubber band to keep info firmly attached but Ashore's suggestion is...
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16th March 2008, 01:15 PM
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hows that for a co-incidence, just saw a bit on...
hows that for a co-incidence, just saw a bit on the telly bout this place. Looks pretty good. certainly seems like a woodies heaven.
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16th March 2008, 01:11 PM
Thread: Renovationand Extension:$4210sqm
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Dombat, It wasnt that the 5 builders were...
Dombat,
It wasnt that the 5 builders were blood suckers although they probably took into account that you had no idea and could charge what they liked. What they're basically saying is that they... -
15th March 2008, 08:04 PM
Thread: Renovationand Extension:$4210sqm
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Dombat, Whatever you do don't pay that much!...
Dombat,
Whatever you do don't pay that much! OMG NO!!
For that money you're better off selling the house and buying a bigger one.
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12th March 2008, 11:49 PM
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Cement sheet, waterproofing, external tiling and other mysteries of the universe
So many questions.....
Can you use ordinary cement sheet externally and tile over it with say slate and grout?
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12th March 2008, 10:18 PM
Thread: What tree isn't made of wood???
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Family trees........and lava trees..... ...
Family trees........and lava trees.....
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12th March 2008, 03:54 PM
Thread: What's This?
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You could always try www.whatsthatbug.com...
You could always try www.whatsthatbug.com
I'm sure the members would love to see it and have a crack at identifying it.
I'm absolutely fascinated and cant wait to see what it is.
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12th March 2008, 09:07 AM
Thread: What's This?
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That's super nifty that one. Ring the entomology...
That's super nifty that one. Ring the entomology department at your local university they'll tell you quick smart.
The outside cocoon....is that made with hair of dog?
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7th March 2008, 02:02 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun MK.VII
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sam
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6th March 2008, 08:22 AM
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Boatmik, You're absolutely right and that's...
Boatmik,
You're absolutely right and that's the tack I'm taking (ooh look boat talk). In person I found it truly difficult do as he simply wasnt listening, just kept talking over the top of me,... -
3rd March 2008, 01:15 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun MK.VII
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boiled lolly
boiled lolly
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2nd March 2008, 11:19 PM
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Harry, There's definately a lot of stories...
Harry,
There's definately a lot of stories going around about the history of the boat.
Apparently the builder planned to take tours round Georges Bay with it but on its maiden voyage it... -
2nd March 2008, 10:59 PM
Thread: Shift Work Advice Required please
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I found for my partner when his turn for night...
I found for my partner when his turn for night shift comes around was that he'd argue that it was 10 days out of his life. nothing happened except struggling to sleep, struggling to stay awake.
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1st March 2008, 08:58 AM
Thread: shipping containers
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Check out your trading post too, good bargains to...
Check out your trading post too, good bargains to be had there. We picked up a 20' top condition, wired for lighting with benches etc for $1650. We had our own tilt tray at the time so were able to...
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1st March 2008, 08:53 AM
Thread: Can I cancel my order?
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The question is can you get it cut somewhere else...
The question is can you get it cut somewhere else today? Can someone else get it cut for you by next saturday? Definately?
If in doubt I'd just go with this one, and make absolutely positively... -
29th February 2008, 07:14 PM
Thread: Way, SWMBO and a surprise
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perhaps you could SEND her to China!
perhaps you could SEND her to China!
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29th February 2008, 09:21 AM
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Lol, guys! Some great information delivered with...
Lol, guys! Some great information delivered with terrific wit and smarts.
Let me see if can address some of the points raised.....
The restaurant has been running quite successfully, almost... -
27th February 2008, 10:08 PM
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MOT, Good advice. I think I'm being...
MOT,
Good advice. I think I'm being persecuted for sins of past owners.
Have checked and there havent been or isnt any current issues in regards to Health department.
Unfortunately the... -
27th February 2008, 06:15 PM
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oh yeah, Please excuse my blonde moment. ...
oh yeah,
Please excuse my blonde moment.
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27th February 2008, 05:19 PM
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Dazzler, I'll have to post some pics. ...
Dazzler,
I'll have to post some pics. There's some renos to do on the boat (oh boy is there what?) And they'd make a good thread here.
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27th February 2008, 05:18 PM
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Soundman, Are you psychic? How do you...
Soundman,
Are you psychic?
How do you know there's one council man with a vendetta?
I'm serious! He's absolutely dead against the original builder, the previous owners and cant wait for... -
26th February 2008, 04:52 PM
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The premises is already a registered food service...
The premises is already a registered food service business. We're looking at buying the existing business so it's already trading with the relevant permits etc. I'm qualified, just not sure about...
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26th February 2008, 12:51 PM
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Hmmm, Good thought MOT. If Mahommed wont go to...
Hmmm, Good thought MOT. If Mahommed wont go to the mountain, we can always take the mountain to Mahommed (or some such proverby saying). You're right about cost. Better it costs a bit now than a...
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26th February 2008, 11:15 AM
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Assessment need on floating platform in St Helens. Anyone with ideas?
Here's one kinda odd.
We're looking at buying a floating restaurant in St Helens Tasmania. Its not technically a boat as there is now no motor or method of steering, however for all intents and... -
10th January 2008, 11:10 PM
Thread: How do you put on weight????
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I'm sure if we all threw heavy stuff at him, he'd...
I'm sure if we all threw heavy stuff at him, he'd eventually gain weight!
GRRRRR
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26th November 2007, 08:32 PM
Thread: Hospital experience
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Yes but do you know the difference between a...
Yes but do you know the difference between a normal thermometer and a rectal thermometer?
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17th November 2007, 09:20 AM
Thread: Toilet Suite brands...
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My only word of caution is to NOT get one of...
My only word of caution is to NOT get one of those new fadded, american style somewhat in-fashion type flat bowled jobbies. Americans seem to have more water in their toilets (a bit like taking the...
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17th November 2007, 09:05 AM
Thread: Siting of an open sided farm shed
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Have a look at your neighbors. You'll have...
Have a look at your neighbors. You'll have prevailing winds and rain directions that they'll know. Look at your topography. Where does the wind and rain normally come from? Site accordingly. ...
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16th November 2007, 09:04 AM
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Once upon a time in old paperfilled offices, we...
Once upon a time in old paperfilled offices, we were issued with rubber thimbles which allowed you to flick thru piles and piles and piles of paper. Remember they used to have them in the bank when...
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6th November 2007, 12:09 AM
Thread: To glue or not to glue
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Glue and nail. No doubt about it.
Glue and nail. No doubt about it.
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29th October 2007, 11:11 PM
Thread: Just 'burn-in' or burned out?
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Errrr, how long would you say you had the drill...
Errrr, how long would you say you had the drill running continuously each time between the breaks?
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29th October 2007, 11:07 PM
Thread: how much to have a garage built?
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MN, How about posting a pic of the carports...
MN,
How about posting a pic of the carports you've seen that you like and maybe a sketch of what it is you're trying to achieve to give us a better idea of what it is you're after.
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22nd October 2007, 10:57 PM
Thread: Horses and avocadoes
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Usually horses debarking trees is a sign that...
Usually horses debarking trees is a sign that they're deficient in a mineral. Or as there is such a ripper drought, just bloody hungry.
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22nd October 2007, 10:40 PM
Thread: Finished Low Line
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Oh that's nice. You've just gotten...
Oh that's nice.
You've just gotten Squashedfrog another job to do! lol
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22nd October 2007, 10:39 PM
Thread: Concrete disposal
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Or get creative. Mound up the broken...
Or get creative.
Mound up the broken concrete.
Soak up a sheet of fibreglass in resin and lay over the top. Repeat half a dozen times. On the last sheet, make it super sticky and add some... -
22nd October 2007, 10:34 PM
Thread: Who reads instructions?
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I'm a girl (no REALLY I am) therefore I'm in...
I'm a girl (no REALLY I am) therefore I'm in charge of reading instructions.
We have "pink" jobs and "blue" jobs here. The reading of instructions is definately a "pink" job as if anyone else...