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  1. Bobh

    ASH BARTY RETIRES

    Wonderful example of true sportsperson, I liken her to Pat Rafter, Roy Emerson, Margaret Smith Ken Rosewall in her respect of her sport. I wish her success and happiness for whatever directions she goes.
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    Gardening

    Many years ago I spent time assisting friend building ferro cement yacht and it is thankfully still afloat today. He added a powder to the cement mix to ensure 100% waterproof. I think the material was called "posulin" or something similar. Your Local bulk concrete supplier should have what's...
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    Friday Night Quiz

    7/10, few guesses mixed in.
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    Your favourite quotes and sayings.

    "Rules and regulations only restrict honest people..." by Unknown
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    Outback/bush internet and TV systems

    Initially used the Vast system with portable dish on tripod, and digital sat finder (marrage saver), worked fine but can't have trees between dish and satellite. Tip, if you go this way buy the bigger dish as better getting signal. There is sat finder ap you can download for your phone and I...
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    Camping on a Mine Lease Qld

    Done.
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    Keeping track

    Redfin is correct, my wife and I have rino 650's and can see where each other are. If no movement, call on radio, if no response "go to" person.
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    National Prospectors survey

    Done
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    mystery object help

    We think we have found the answer? It is a lower bobbin winder unit off an old sewing machine. Mr. Google has several images of different brand vintage machines that have winder units almost an exact match.
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    mystery object help

    Here are some more images that may aid if identifying object. it is all steel, no copper or brass. general consensus around camp is that it is a bobbin holder of some description. there is no brass or copper.
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    That's not a Knife

    Lovely work. Are you using epoxy or polyester resin? i don't know where you live, but if on the coast locate a surfboard maker and try his resin; it will be crystal clear and if you like it, ask for his supplier.
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    mystery object help

    Hi Folks attached image was recovered just south east of Menzies to day by a fellow detector. its all metal, has a small pulley wheel one end and it looks like a mini lathe with adjustable holding screws.it's size can be judged by the thumb. it appears to be handheld with metal tongue for handle...
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    Aerial baiting, Baits - 1080 information and questions

    Hi folks, just arrived in Menzies area today and checked in with manager of Jeedamya station just north of Menzies. He advised he and staff will be laying baits this Friday over whole of station. We don't have pets with us but others may. Disturbingly he said I was the first to ring him for a...
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    Cowell

    Looks like Bruce Brown from Grange Primary; welcome to Eyre Peninsula. Try small poppers on the flats for the whiting.
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    Johnny Appleseed

    Agree with Johnny Appleseed being good to deal with. originally purchased 2 * Rhino-650's few years ago and more recently USB GPS antennae and marine GPS Antennae for Garmin in the boat. Good advice, prompt service and fair pricing.
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