Phoenix, Milo and Luna

March 2009

Telstra bonus data

Further to this logged into my sister's Telstra account to check and yes, 5GB Bundle is now 50GB.

Nar Nar Goon cat run - 2

Away we go most of the basic framing is done including a - gable annex. Next visit we'll cut in the battens and start laying down the wire mesh. Will also need to build a gate for the annex.

 

Luna, Milo and Phoenix (RIP)

May 2008

Boralea Park Agistment is closing down !!!

How fortunate is that !!! we left Boralea exactly 2 weeks ago and today just got word on the grapevine that it is closing down - end of June

Looks like we might go back there to help pull down a shed so I'll take some final photos in particular Dusty's shed, our dairy storage room and of course her corral area where she spent the last 11 years.

ALDI: Sliding mitre saw

ALDI/WORKZONE sliding mitre saw - Been out all day and keen to try out the new mitre saw that was purchased yesterday so off to the workshop to play around with it and do some test cutting. Out of the box the alignment is pretty good and produced nice clean square cuts. For the money very happy with the saw.

Telstra bonus data

Received e-mail from Telstra, after reading through 3 or 4 times still in shock!

ALDI - WORKZONE 2200W Sliding Mitre Saw

Been holding off waiting for a mark down but only one left at Rowville, we have to make a move so drive out there and grab it. Anyway $169 is a pretty good price! Got out to the car and we have a problem, to big for boot and can't fit through back door. Now what? two options remain front passenger seat or unpack the beast! Lay back front seat and have a go - YES. ET had to sit behind me - not happy.

Setting up Presto

You can register up to 4 devices, just did the Balcony Windows 7 desktop PC which has a HDMI connection to the Soniq 42" TV. Next device is the Lenovo 10" tablet.

Presto on T-Box

We now have Presto on T-Box free for 6 months – happy with that.

Had to reset the T-Box to get Presto up on the main menu, made a not of the promo code and the went to https://www.presto.com.au/telstra to sign up – all done.

Walking the dogs

Just back from walkies, trying to adapt to a different routine now that we don’t have to tend to horses - feels strange.

Presto where are you?

Still no sign of Presto on T-Box 911? Jumping the gun a bit installing Presto on our Lenovo Yoga 10" tablet as only one connection may be allowed? My Samsung GT-N7000 is not compatible - to old.

Telstra offering Presto on T-Box

As a Telstra T-Box/Foxtel subscriber this is welcome news!

Today, Foxtel and Telstra have announced that Presto will be free for both new and existing T-Box customers. It will also be unmetered for both Telstra and Foxtel broadband customers.

Cat run postponed…

Looks like all my tools will sit here (in the way) on the floor for the rest of the week till next weekend. Nar Nar Goon cat run project was cancelled yesterday because of - good weather - the girls want to go to the beach.

Nar Nar Goon cat run - 1

By the time we got there, measured up, made a shopping list and got what we needed at Bunnings and Masters it was 2.00pm when we got back to the house - never mind. We had to be gone around 4.30pm because the occupants we going out so that left about two and a half hours...but still managed to make a fair start with lengths of 70 x 35mm timber between house fascia and the fence. Not to worry we'll pick up pace tomorrow.

Dusty gone one week already...

Time flies - one week gone by already since Dusty went to her new home in Pakenham! Just arranged to do the Village Green tonight with my sister and it feels strange being able to go out and not have to tend to Dusty on the way!

 



December 1998.

Meadowbrook Mansion intruder

Dogs started barking early this morning around 4.00 am, no sound of windows glass being broken so went back to sleep. Viewing playback on the CCTV-DVR system this morning I located and identified what it was – a cat.

Another day over and off to bed.

Milo looking rather comfy

ET's right arm has gone to sleep as well.

New seat covers for the car

With Dusty pony gone to a new location we are not used to being at home in the mornings! We decided to trip over to Super Cheap Auto to buy a new pair of front seat covers for my Camry. Found single sheepskin's on special (55% off save $28) $22 each - done.


Old covers are off now to vac before the new ones go on.

Holly update

Just got back from the vet and all good smile emoticon She had her monthly arthritis jab and vet again pleased to see her so active and alert since her cruciate ligament op last year. Little does he know she can also be quite inactive.

Cable speed test

Haven't done a speed test for a while on our BigPond cable connection so ran the test at http://vic.speedtest.bigpond.net.au/

Looks OK

Cat run project

With time on our hands now off to Nar Nar Goon on Sunday to start building a cat run for the girls (Loz and Nat).


We need to cover in up to the front fence...

Last trip to the horse place

Back home from our final trip to Boralea Park Horse Agistment, our 18 year association with horses ends today - tomorrow we open a new chapter in our retirement.

Dusty’s home for the last 11 years.

Last trip to the horse place

Back home from our final trip to Boralea Park Horse Agistment, our 18 year association with horses ends today - tomorrow we open a new chapter in our retirement.


Dusty’s home for the last 11 years.

Arriving at Boralea Park - last time.

This is our last trip to the horse agistment to clean up what’s left in the two sheds.

Boralea Park access road.

No more horses

Quiet morning at Meadowdrook Mansion, just sinking in that we don't have to tend to Dusty 24 x 7 x 365 - any more! Shuffling around in the carport sorting out and cleaning up stuff we brought back from the two sheds at the agistment.


His & Hers - this is the last of the stuff in the car boots and back seats. If I piled it all together there would be a small mountain of summer/winter gear.

New home for Dusty

Another busy and in some ways a sad day as Dusty has left us today for her new home in Pakenham. We had her and Elvis (TB) for 18 years!

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Another busy and in some ways a sad day as Dusty has left us today for her new home in Pakenham. We had her and Elvis (TB) for 18 years!

Her new home is fabulous with private paddocks and covered eating areas, this one has a stable as well - five star. Natalie will take over full times duties whereas before we did mornings and she did evenings.

Recording acoustic guitar

Back to the music stuff and recording acoustic guitar. Previous efforts have resulted in poor audio quality but happy with this recording using my Canon MV330i mini DV camcorder and a Sony stereo condenser microphone. Please view this on a desktop PC/Mac or other device with decent audio/speakers.

Sound check recording

Man’s guide dog may lose sight

A MAN who lost his sight and hearing eight years ago is fighting to ensure his seeing eye dog doesn’t face the same fate.

Chook shed - bedding change.

Every morning I de-poop their boxes when Holly and I go down to let them out. I change their bedding every two weeks in winter and weekly in summer when the mites are more active.



Been doing chooks for about 10 years and have become paranoid about bird mites so I dust the bottom of the cleaned out box's before putting in fresh hay. Apparently mites leave their hosts in the morning and retreat into the bedding and other places where they can hide. This is why I only use 'hard surface' coop furniture like plastic boxes and laminated timber. A regular piece of timber is a perfect hiding place for the little buggers.

Speckles - EYP recovery update

Egg yolk peritonitis (EYP) is basically internal laying. We had to take her back to the vet last week for some more treatment and to have a implant injected into her chest – OMG

The implant releases hormone signals which prevent any more (soft) eggs from being laid, it is the secreting egg material which leads to egg peritonitis. Apparently the implant which costs $99 lasts about four months, Ruby had the same thing but she recovered with one course of antibiotics and did not need the implant. To add to all the stress and worry Speckles is moulting as well!

Current electricity bill

ET pleasantly surprised that it's "only" $265 dollars.

Canine visitor to Meadowbrook Mansion

Her name is Berry and she belongs to our older daughter's partner - so sweet.

 

At the Palms with some oldies.

 

Decided on a three course this evening, for entree chicken satay (3 sticks), beef rendang with coconut rice and banana fritters – nice. Also got a take away of lamb briyani rice.