What has made you Happy today??

[Maxhead]

Storm power is back on again since Friday (3 days earlier than list predicted) thanks to the likes of team Hodge Legends out there working around the clock!
Quite impressed with the fuel economy of these cheapo backup Kingys.
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Kept the Coonara fans spinning all night last night on only half a tank.
Still time me thinks to aim towards a full off-grid appliance and solar/battery system for home as we do experience this far too many times yearly.


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Let us know what you find. I’ll be looking at full off grid system as well soon.
So much to consider [emoji848]


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[MB]

I reckon Bidja (John) would have some great tips for us through his trials & tribulations mate! Might even end up its own dedicated thready one day [emoji106][emoji106]


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[MB]

My neighbour cracks me up LOL [emoji23]
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[Winnie]

Helped a farmer mate today to clear a paddock of a giant tree. I wish I got a photo of it, it was a monster and my saw was not big enough. It required a 30 inch bar on a 660 attacked from both sides and an old fergy to shift the weight of the beast tree.
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"will my 2wd Navara on road tyres get through the paddock mate?"
"yeah yeah no dramas at all mate...... Ohhhhh maybe not that bit"
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[rusty_nail]

Nice mate. I rounded up some neighbours yesterday and split up about 30m of messmate from another neighbour. Measured by trailer loads, it was 12 fully overloaded 7x4 trailers. Everything was split with a hydraulic 3000psi splitter nothing stopped it. Massive day but everyone now has next winters timber sorted, or at least most of next winters

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[Bidja]

Must of been a day for it _ fire season prep work (too close house) and of course some for the fire box.

[MB]

Crikey that’s a huge Humboldt John Mate!


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[Rossco]

Yep must be the season big stag came down in the wild storm the other night. Well and truly got enough for 2021 already with more to come lol. . . Never have enough wood!!
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[Bidja]

Yep was good when the last one hit the ground, she was leaning back towards house (8m away)_dead timber, took up cable slack and held pressure while did step cut, with Vicki on the winch remote, put saw down went and jumped in GU, gave it a good persuasive backup haul and all was good(Split down the vertical grain between top/bottom cut(my Dad taught me that one_the heel keeps the log from slipping back off).
Wind brought one down few nights back, clipped the hose spouting (so pushed it back in shape), smashed up fence so just had to do the others.

So much rain here last month, dam/creek has been running thru 3 weeks now and tree roots just let go.

[Winnie]

Yeah I noticed that felling cut, haven't seen that one before.

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[10G]

On holidays in Darwin for 8 day's.
Glad I don’t live in COVID land and have freedom to do what I want.

just keep rubbing it in mate ..... ;-)

[10G]

spent the weekend splitting firewood for my 80+ yo mum.
took the au ute for it's first real run, no problem, except the left hand wiper came off.

[TPC]

just keep rubbing it in mate ..... ;-)

Ok, I will.

81903

[Plasnart]

Ok, I will.

81903

Ooh I helped build that building you're sitting in Tone! 1996 it was so I hope you enjoy the ducted air con mate, I helped make and install those ducts haha :D

[TPC]

Ooh I helped build that building you're sitting in Tone! 1996 it was so I hope you enjoy the ducted air con mate, I helped make and install those ducts haha :D

Really? It even still works.

[Plasnart]

Really? It even still works.

Yep. Was called Holiday Inn originally though. I was just a young lacky at the time. It was supposed to face The Esplanade square on but I stuffed up the pegs that's why she's at 45 degrees haha! Jokes!

I did have to crawl through one duct though to replace some broken insulation pins. That was a bit scary :D

[TPC]

View from our table at “all you can eat” restaurant at Cullen Bay.81907

[MB]

That looks and sounds amazing, thanks for sharing Tony :-)

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[PeeBee]

Started back at work today after a 6 month break, without pay for the last 4 months, didn't qualify for Jobkeeper. Working from home to begin with, then a return to site when required. I can get the travel exemptions, but they are single journey only, so if I return to Vic from QLD, i will have to quarantine for the mandatory 2 weeks again - not that keen on that scenario, so will see how long I can hang off heading to QLD, as it will mean I am stuck up there until the QLD opens the borders.
Fired up the computer just now, 723 messages downloading, god its started again! - looks like 80% are from the motherhood brigade.

[mudnut]

Successfully replacing the handbrake cable on the EB Falcon after a bit of drama...

I had the new cable fitted and used a torch to identify any sharp edge that could cut it.

I Found a couple of places, so removed it and put all parts in the D/S footwell.

After filing and bending the metal on the handle assembly, I fitted it to the car.

After a quick search, I couldn't find the end that joined the cable to the under car lever.

I pulled all the tools out of the foot well, lifted the carpet, searched under the seats, took all the stuff out from under the centre console and retraced my steps to the workshop.

No sign of the bloody part. Fast forward half an hour... I had even used a magnet to try and find the part in hard reach spots so I was thinking about ways to make a new piece.

I gave up looking and went to pack up the tools but when I picked up the torch, I found the part stuck to its magnetic base!!!

[jay see]

Enjoying some of my father's Day gifts after dinner tonighthttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/09/47.jpg

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[MB]

You suck Jaysee Brother :-)
Bloody Wogs, even their Littlens know good tucker/presents WANTED :-) !


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[TPC]

You suck Jaysee Brother :-)
Bloody Wogs, even their Littlens know good tucker/presents WANTED :-) !


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I hear you Mark, I got none of that but did enjoy some red wine.

[jay see]

You suck Jaysee Brother :-)
Bloody Wogs, even their Littlens know good tucker/presents WANTED :-) !


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYeah right. There both more than old enough to do something, but they wait for the day and ask their mother "what did we get Dad"

Lucky for me the wife is on top of it and so she should,I have to do the same on mother's Day.

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[MB]

Emaily checking, selected NEW number plates enroute finally [emoji106]
Yellow background should hopefully confuse our Outback Younger Cocky’s Suns next round of highway abuse when genuinely reopened for respectfully conscious workers to come [emoji106][emoji106]


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[MudRunnerTD]

82039

That is All... what does it mean if i own 2......

[Avo]

Still a few days away from picking it back up,but love the latest pics of it
High gloss blacked outhttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/09/85.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/09/86.jpg

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[MB]

Too Good Avo Mate, Happy Days[emoji106]
Don’t know much about the Y62 options but that grill looks Night Train complimentary TOPS [emoji106][emoji106]


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[jay see]

I think my son was really bored today.

He asked if he could put together the smoker. That's one job I don't need to do.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/09/93.jpg

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[MB]

Finally found my AirPods today :-)
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Guesstimating they’ve done a few Hi-Viz top pocket cycles too as I’ve been missing them dearly for work as bluetooth noisey truck cab alternating single earpieces.
Fingers crossed.....Sushi Time :-)
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[jay see]

Finally found my AirPods today :-)
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Guesstimating they’ve done a few Hi-Viz top pocket cycles too as I’ve been missing them dearly for work as bluetooth noisey truck cab alternating single earpieces.
Fingers crossed.....Sushi Time :-)
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Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYou should be good. My son had them in his pocket when he jumped in the pool. This is the same one that washed his phone under running water because the screen was all dirty.

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[10G]

took the patrol up to the grampians yesterday. nice to get out into the bush, no one around which was a bit surprising.
found a nice little up hill to give low range a wake up, nothing high country style, just a nice little warm up.

[mudski]

took the patrol up to the grampians yesterday. nice to get out into the bush, no one around which was a bit surprising.
found a nice little up hill to give low range a wake up, nothing high country style, just a nice little warm up.

Rub it In why don’t ya!


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[10G]

Rub it In why don’t ya!


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Yeah I know, all you guys have my sympathy. I can't imagine what it must be like down there to be honest. We have 2 kids locked up in Melbourne, they're going through all sorts of shit.

I did actually think of others as I was driving around and thought, we haven't been up here for 2 years and it really hasn't changed. So if worst comes to worst and stuff takes 2 years, at least natural beauty doesn't change much in that time, so it'll all be here when everyone can finally get here.

We actually had a bit of 'free from lockdown guilt' as we travelled around.

[PeeBee]

Looks like my FIFO days are over for now, Covid 19 and QLD travel restrictions have killed off any possibility of returning to site in the immediate future. happy to stay in Melbourne now, and the funny thing is 'as one door closes another opens' - well I have been headhunted for a role with BHP so maybe this will turn out for the better. At least I will be home on weekends and free to get out when we are all released.

[10G]

That sounds exciting Phil, maybe a change is as good as a holiday as well????

What is you do again???

[PeeBee]

That sounds exciting Phil, maybe a change is as good as a holiday as well????

What is you do again???

I am a Mech Engineer, function in the Project Management arena delivering Capital Projects, up to 50M AUD typically.

[jack]

Looks like my FIFO days are over for now, Covid 19 and QLD travel restrictions have killed off any possibility of returning to site in the immediate future. happy to stay in Melbourne now, and the funny thing is 'as one door closes another opens' - well I have been headhunted for a role with BHP so maybe this will turn out for the better. At least I will be home on weekends and free to get out when we are all released.

Looks like they have different restrictions for different industries, son in law has been flying in and out on a semi regular basis. Just back from 21 days in QLD, he only has to lockdown for 14 days but is allowed to work 12 hour night shifts with his co worker also from Vic during that time. He’s working on a critical government contract and they don’t have any qualified Qldlanders that can do his job.

[PeeBee]

Looks like they have different restrictions for different industries, son in law has been flying in and out on a semi regular basis. Just back from 21 days in QLD, he only has to lockdown for 14 days but is allowed to work 12 hour night shifts with his co worker also from Vic during that time. He’s working on a critical government contract and they don’t have any qualified Qldlanders that can do his job.

Jack, its a bit more complicated in my situation. The company I contract to is anal anal anal risk adverse cotton-wool nanny state limp wristed dick slappers, and they have delegated the gate keeper on site for determination of site access to a height challenged little nazi, who is taking great delight in screwing as many people over as possible so he is seen in a position of authority. I have the documentation from the VP of the company stating i am an essential worker, however the midget is over-riding that by saying you can't come because there are other PM's in QLD that can do your job. This is not an accurate assessment by a long shot, however the management on site don't have the balls to challenge him - unbelievable. Further to that, they have had a shake up of their site leader-less team this week and all those recently elevated well beyond their next level of incompetence are in tailspins about such things as changing their email signatures and whether they will get a better seat allocation on the shuttle plane. My new 'el incompetento' has a 3 month transition plan into the role, however the guy he has replace has vacated the role instantly, so no decisions.

Getting across the border is not the hard bit, its getting from the quarantine hub to site that is the issue. Its funny timing all this as i was given the heads up yesterday lunchtime that my contract was unlikley to be extended, yet right now i am reading a contract renewal document for the role, and I have the BHP position as well. going to be interesting over the next 24 hrs i think!

[jack]

Cheers Phil, ah yes company politics. Decisions, decisions, all the best with the new role. I'm sure you'll make the right decision.

[MB]

The Hills are selfishly again alive finally with the sound of PB Superchargers :-)

https://youtu.be/yvQ4t-Nk128

Congratulations on BHP Old Mate [emoji106][emoji106]


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[PeeBee]

The Hills are selfishly again alive finally with the sound of PB Superchargers :-)

https://youtu.be/yvQ4t-Nk128

Congratulations on BHP Old Mate [emoji106][emoji106]


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Thanks @MB, but I can't believe I actually opened that link to find the original - was expecting more of your wizardry old chap. Time will be upon us all soon enough to get back to normal. The strength you need is patience. I have plenty of patience, but a very low tolerance for incompetence and dickwits, so I wait. I am looking forward to that s/c screaming its guts out across a clear mountain track, hopefully I have the skills to hold onto the beast!! - 20 yrs old and bulletproof again.

[MB]

You’ve got 85% reduction gears mate, slow and torque steady traction wins all climbs [emoji106][emoji106]


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[PeeBee]

You’ve got 85% reduction gears mate, slow and torque steady traction wins all climbs [emoji106][emoji106]


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Yeah, I know, but you still have to travel a fair way to get there! Thats the Sound of Music i am waiting for.

[Avo]

Absofuckinglutley fuckall

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[mudski]

82096
Choices. Which one will I drink? Hmm.


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[Maxhead]

82096
Choices. Which one will I drink? Hmm.


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All of them you soft cock


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[jay see]

Been running my department at work. Team leader was off all week and next week too. He isn't Hands on at all and spends most of the day chatting to anyone willing to listen. Everyone does the same job so things run efficiency. Except when someone is swapped with alot of work, no one else can do it quickly so other departments have to wait.

I run things differently. Everyone knows a bit of what needs to be done, so who ever is free does the next job. I just let the most experienced person on that job know and ask them to keep an eye on them. I will pick up all the small turn around jobs and over see what everyone is doing.

All the other team leaders 5 other departments are happy with the way I do things. If I can't get to something to them I'll let them know and we'll work out something. Rather he does a different order or I give him enough to finish and the rest later.

I've been a 2IC for a long time most of it a my previous job overnight. I was employed at my current job as that and told that I'll walk straight into the team leaders role once the current TL retires. I think I'll got a little under 2 years to go.


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[Plasnart]

Dwayne The Rock Johnson movies. Fair dinkum haven't experienced forget-the-world, rock-em-sock-em, completely over the top escapism movies like his before. Bloody laugh!

[PeeBee]

Dwayne The Rock Johnson movies. Fair dinkum haven't experienced forget-the-world, rock-em-sock-em, completely over the top escapism movies like his before. Bloody laugh!

Luckily to are pulled back to reality with the extraordinary acting of the fabulous Kylie

[jay see]

And a bit sad.

Our first born has moved out.

After finishing year 12 last year, he started a PE teaching traineeship at the beginning of this year. A few months in and he discovered that he loves all things sport, but not as a career. A number of factors later and he's now living with my sister in law and her family on the other side of town doing a glazier apprenticeship.

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[mudski]

Had a busy month at work. Busy year really... I check my sales today and had done just under half a mil and still have a couple more days so I will crack the 500thou. Highest month ever there. Nice bit of “commish” headin’ my way in next weeks pay! We’ve had record month after record month ever since Covid. Not sure how as we have lost a few clients as well due to no work for them, but we are killing it right now.


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[Avo]

Got beats by a Merc with a v8 Bi turbo
Happy cause I got along side it n didn't give ground


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[rusty_nail]

The old man rang me today, offering me their A-Van. Stoked on the offer, will be taking them up on it, now just gotta get it transported here. Cannot wait to use it!!!!

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[MB]

Finally got myself off the Craic :-(
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Sleep tight Vegemite’s :-)


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[TPC]

Finally got myself off the Craic :-(
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Sleep tight Vegemite’s :-)


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Careful Mark, that milk is close to its expiry date.

[mudski]

Well as a few know another love of mine is Jack Daniels, just a little bit. Well I had a fella I know who happen to have a crap load of original JD barrels lying around make me a barrel bench and two stools all made from the barrels. Absolutely love these and love to just sit in my room in silence and sip on a nice whiskey.
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[Hodge]

Well as a few know another love of mine is Jack Daniels, just a little bit. Well I had a fella I know who happen to have a crap load of original JD barrels lying around make me a barrel bench and two stools all made from the barrels. Absolutely love these and love to just sit in my room in silence and sip on a nice whiskey.
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Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLooks amazing .
Can't wait to sit down with ya for a shot.

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[Winnie]

That's grouse mate. Perfect for your whiskey room.

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[Cremulator]

Those are some really nicely crafted bar stools. That set looks great [emoji108]

[MB]

Magnificent Mr Mark [emoji106][emoji106]
Under-House Panic-Less Protection Cellar...LOVE IT [emoji41][emoji106]


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[MudRunnerTD]

Had surgery today to remove a 7mm kidney stone. What makes me happy about that???? I did not have to pass it!!!

Flip side see angry thread!!!

[jay see]

Well as a few know another love of mine is Jack Daniels, just a little bit. Well I had a fella I know who happen to have a crap load of original JD barrels lying around make me a barrel bench and two stools all made from the barrels. Absolutely love these and love to just sit in my room in silence and sip on a nice whiskey.
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Looks brilliant mate.[emoji108]
I see that there's 2 stools [emoji848] I can can sit in silence too.

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[Bidja]

Only wet a line three time since all this COVID started.

Will finish my tank repairs today and have packed my mobile platform swag and box of artificial bugs.

To the mountains after the "passing by" of the weekend (quiet times and may not see anyone).

[jay see]

Going to make a fire pit out of the washing machine drum.

My next project.

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[mudski]

Only wet a line three time since all this COVID started.

Will finish my tank repairs today and have packed my mobile platform swag and box of artificial bugs.

To the mountains after the "passing by" of the weekend (quiet times and may not see anyone).

Hope you are well John. Stay safe mate.


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[Bidja]

mudski cruising ok mostly Mark. Been keeping low like most. Not so bad living out of town plenty to do. No cases in our shire, surprising considering Hume hwy passes thru and a bit of a haul for you folk down sth_hang in there.

Missed your 63% reduction gear (read thru last night), thinking will get some_went for good price mate.

[MB]

My NSW somewhat colour lookalike number plates finally turned up today in anticipation of work borders reopening once Melbourne can finally get its shit together :-)
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Smallest possible ‘vic’ on the market should hopefully confuse high speed highway abuse out there again :-)


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[mudski]

Looks brilliant mate.[emoji108]
I see that there's 2 stools [emoji848] I can can sit in silence too.

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Welcome anytime John.


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[mudski]

My NSW somewhat colour lookalike number plates finally turned up today in anticipation of work borders reopening once Melbourne can finally get its shit together :-)
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Smallest possible ‘vic’ on the market should hopefully confuse high speed highway abuse out there again :-)


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Your dreaming cob! Number plate recognition will foil your border crossing abilities mate.


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[jay see]

Sitting in the Macca's carpark waiting for my youngest to finish his 1st shift.

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[MB]

Emaily checked Happy Dappy Days!
“Macquarie Finance Legends” have given us the Pre-Covid performance benefit of the doubt for a new ISUZU little tri tipper desperately needed to keep on slowly trucking alive at work [emoji106]

https://www.isuzu.com.au/applications/tippers/

Patterson Cheney has now got all of our future business blown replacements/upgrades[emoji106][emoji106]



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[MB]

Your dreaming cob! Number plate recognition will foil your border crossing abilities mate.


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Nothing to do with sneaking over mate, contracts awaiting legitimate crossing:-)


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[mudski]

Sitting in the Macca's carpark waiting for my youngest to finish his 1st shift.

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Any free food?


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[mudski]

Emaily checked Happy Dappy Days!
“Macquarie Finance Legends” have given us the Pre-Covid performance benefit of the doubt for a new ISUZU little tri tipper desperately needed to keep on slowly trucking alive at work [emoji106]

https://www.isuzu.com.au/applications/tippers/

Patterson Cheney has now got all of our future business blown replacements/upgrades[emoji106][emoji106]



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Can’t go wrong with an Isuzu mate. Best built out of the Asian variants in my opinion. Been selling Truck bits for 27 years now. They’ve always come out in front of all the others.
Look at the Dmax for example. Been around for 12 years now?! Still run the same motor. Do any other brand still run the same motor after that long. Proven mate.
Good choice.


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[MB]

Cheers Mr Mark!
Have quietly watched Rossco & Nicole start replacing their entire work fleet (trucks & utes) and many other DMax work users like Maxhead giving top reviews too[emoji106][emoji106]
We financed a couple of flashy brand new Navaras only a couple of years ago and do wish we had of chosen ISUZU’s then too :-(
‘Keep It Simple Safe’ base models for work idiots I now says too :-)



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[Hodge]

Isuzu all the way. Over the years our whole EWP, Crane, Tippers have been re-bodied and re-trucked to Isuzu. A lot of these trucks are on the road being battered 24/7, by a lot of people who simply don't care about them since its not theirs. So they more or less drive them like they stole them. And the trucks simply keep on keeping on!

[MB]

Cheers Hodgestar, cementing/relieving my fear of yet another loan or maintenance headache forthcoming [emoji106]
They are everywhere on the roads these days utilised by bigger fleet mobs like your top teams too [emoji106][emoji106]
I personally dislike autos in trucks around our mountainous neck of the woods but we did choose this new one auto as blokes keep farkin engine mounts on old Hino & Daihatsu manuals dropping clutches and shuttering the life out of the poor loaded up buggers :-(


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[jay see]

I hear Isuzu and think of the little old Gemini. Tough little motors even back then.[emoji123]

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[Rossco]

Yeah been nothing but reliable the old Isuzus, seriously never had a problem with any if them don't think. May not have snazzy features of the competition but personally don't want too many bells and whistles in a work vehicle. What's the auto box you went with is it auto or automated manual. Our little tipper is automated manual, wish we went manual but still good when driven tiptronic (which do all 100% of the time lol) pretty much a manual with auto clutch lol. .

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[MB]

We’ve currently hired a temporary ‘Budget Rental’ auto/manual and my personal tests seem to be able to spank it around gears manually if needed down hills if that’s what you mean Rossco :-) ?


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[jay see]

Any free food?


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkNot yet, but I'm sure there will be.

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[10G]

Anyone know anything about Hiace Vans?

Made the decision to buy one and do up as a camper. Don't know whether to go for the 3litre turbo diesel or the 2.7 litre petrol. Read that the 2.7 with an auto guzzles fuel.

I'm guessing the 3 litre is the same as they put in the Hiluxes?

Open to all suggestions. Also looking at Ford Transits, but don't know much about them.

[Winnie]

We had a few hundred hiace vans as delivery vehicles at work. They were great, not overly comfy to drive but lasted forever and never had any issues.
They are all being replaced with Transits now which are much more comfortable to drive with more features but we are having endless troubles with them. A few engines have blown, turboes gone, panels popping off and huge electrical issues.

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[10G]

We had a few hundred hiace vans as delivery vehicles at work. They were great, not overly comfy to drive but lasted forever and never had any issues.
They are all being replaced with Transits now which are much more comfortable to drive with more features but we are having endless troubles with them. A few engines have blown, turboes gone, panels popping off and huge electrical issues.

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Thanks Winnie. How old would those Hiace's have been? 2000, 1998, 2010?? Just trying to work out the model And petrol or diesel?

[Rossco]

Yeah same with our Rangers which same motors I think. No motor problems but heaps of electrical problems with many of them, Ford were frick'n THE worst to deal with, never looked back after seeing the last one of them go. .

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[Winnie]

Thanks Winnie. How old would those Hiace's have been? 2000, 1998, 2010?? Just trying to work out the model And petrol or diesel?I think they started buying them in the early 2000s and only just gone away recently but will be going back. They do exchange them at about 200,000kms but very rarely have issues in that time.
As Rossco said, Ford were absolutely awful to deal with as well.

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[Avo]

Our eldest daughter, Miss Ebbs has come a long way in recent years...
Always a fighter
And yesterday passed her physical training and is now a seasonal firefighter with the DPAW or also known as Forestry
Pritty proud I must say and one tough little chic although sometimes a little mentally frail she knows how to handle it know

Cheers

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[mudnut]

Anyone know anything about Hiace Vans?

Made the decision to buy one and do up as a camper. Don't know whether to go for the 3litre turbo diesel or the 2.7 litre petrol. Read that the 2.7 with an auto guzzles fuel.

I'm guessing the 3 litre is the same as they put in the Hiluxes?

Open to all suggestions. Also looking at Ford Transits, but don't know much about them.

We had a '95 Spacia 5 speed manual for a bit over 15 years and put a few hundred thousand ks on the clock. After the head gasket was replaced, the thing drank oil but kept on chugging along.

They are a bit hard to work on but not technologically advanced.

The Spacias already had carpet and some even had dual aircon. We looked at getting a 4wd version as a camper, but they were as scarce as rocking horse excrement.

It was totally stuffed when we finally sold it.

I never did find a workshop manual for it so trouble shooting was a bit hard.

[Hodge]

Anyone know anything about Hiace Vans?

Made the decision to buy one and do up as a camper. Don't know whether to go for the 3litre turbo diesel or the 2.7 litre petrol. Read that the 2.7 with an auto guzzles fuel.

I'm guessing the 3 litre is the same as they put in the Hiluxes?

Open to all suggestions. Also looking at Ford Transits, but don't know much about them.Fleet of around 25 hiace vans were replaced last year.
They were the 3L d4d common rail motors. Same as the 3L Hilux. Variants. These things were our callout and faults vehicles and were on the road just about 24/7 for 6 years. They were flogged , used and abused, countless missed services and still going great with virtually no mechanical breakdowns. Just under 300k when they sold them off.
Can be uncomfortable as the seats are right above the wheel. You're literally sitting on the suspension spring.


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[NissanGQ4.2]

It's Thursday... Fridays is only a 6hr day... knowing that always makes me happy :)

[jay see]

It's Thursday... Fridays is only a 6hr day... knowing that always makes me happy :)I'm happy it's Thursday too. We don't work Fridays.[emoji23]

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[NissanGQ4.2]

I'm happy it's Thursday too. We don't work Fridays.[emoji23]

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Bastard!!! you win... that is way better. Sad thing is we use 2 be able 2 start at 6am which meant a 12 pm finish on Fridays but since Covid 7am starts every day, so Fridays its now 1pm finish:(

And no o/t any day of the week regardless even if 1 wanted 2 work it :(

[jay see]

Bastard!!! you win... that is way better. Sad thing is we use 2 be able 2 start at 6am which meant a 12 pm finish on Fridays but since Covid 7am starts every day, so Fridays its now 1pm finish:(

And no o/t any day of the week regardless even if 1 wanted 2 work it :(Yeah, but we do 10 hour days, 4 days a week. Friday use to be ot till 1pm. Since job keeper there's been no ot. Only went back to 4 days about a month ago, we did a stent of 3 days for a couple of months, Tuesday lunchtime was half way through the week. That was good...

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[rusty_nail]

Bastard!!! you win... that is way better. Sad thing is we use 2 be able 2 start at 6am which meant a 12 pm finish on Fridays but since Covid 7am starts every day, so Fridays its now 1pm finish:(

And no o/t any day of the week regardless even if 1 wanted 2 work it :(You'll be even more jealous next week. No one in Vic is working next Friday, apparently we have a big footy game to celebrate lol

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[jay see]

You'll be even more jealous next week. No one in Vic is working next Friday, apparently we have a big footy game to celebrate lol

Sent from my SM-G965F using TapatalkYeah, that's one P/h that I lose..

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[NissanGQ4.2]

Yeah, but we do 10 hour days, 4 days a week. Friday use to be ot till 1pm. Since job keeper there's been no ot. Only went back to 4 days about a month ago, we did a stent of 3 days for a couple of months, Tuesday lunchtime was half way through the week. That was good...

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I could handle 10hr days 4 days a week... well could easily do once upon a time, now I struggle with 8hrs 4 days and 6hrs on the Friday, use 2 do break downs at a previous job till all hrs of the morning and get up a few hrs later and start my working day all over again, 2 old for that shit these days!

[jay see]

I could handle 10hr days 4 days a week... well could easily do once upon a time, now I struggle with 8hrs 4 days and 6hrs on the Friday, use 2 do break downs at a previous job till all hrs of the morning and get up a few hrs later and start my working day all over again, 2 old for that shit these days!I hear ya.

Last job was 12 hr night shift, 7 day roster fortnightly. Did it for almost 20 years. Been a very long time since I've done "normal" working hours.

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[Avo]

Just got off the phone,rang some Random man called @pearcy well a quick phone call ended in an over n hour phome call,love this place...great times n great people...thanks NP Forum...

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[pearcey]

Just got off the phone,rang some Random man called @pearcy well a quick phone call ended in an over n hour phome call,love this place...great times n great people...thanks NP Forum...

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Hey bloke you beat my to it. But wait, how come you typed two lines with bugga all funny spelling, you off the giggle juice LMAO.
Bloody great catch up and chat. Thanks mate and this ,as said, awesome forum.

OH,OH, forgot to say how good is it that the old two cans and a tight bit of string still work as a dog and bone.

[Cremulator]

You hang on to things in the hope that someday they'll become useful.
This old stationary cabinet I inherited from my grandfather. Amazed to see that the calendar is back in date [emoji23]
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[mudski]

You hang on to things in the hope that someday they'll become useful.
This old stationary cabinet I inherited from my grandfather. Amazed to see that the calendar is back in date [emoji23]



That’s bloody amazing! I love it.


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[rusty_nail]

Very very cool mate. They don't make them like that anymore!

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[rusty_nail]

Semi located my new firepit this arvo. Gotta level it and do some welding work but it's going to be great
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[Winnie]

That's awesome mate, is that an old crusher disc? Can't wait to sit around it eventually.

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[rusty_nail]

That's awesome mate, is that an old crusher disc? Can't wait to sit around it eventually.

Sent from my SM-G986B using TapatalkSure is mate, cost me a slab of JD. Bargain I reckon!

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[jay see]

You hang on to things in the hope that someday they'll become useful.
This old stationary cabinet I inherited from my grandfather. Amazed to see that the calendar is back in date [emoji23]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/10/119.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/10/120.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/10/121.jpgThat's cool.
My Olds have an old tall boy that belonged to my grandparents. I've make claim to it years ago.
You just can't get stuff like that anyone..

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[Ben-e-boy]

Semi located my new firepit this arvo. Gotta level it and do some welding work but it's going to be great
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I've got one of them with my name on it through work. It weighs nearly 700kg though and I don't know to get it in my yard just yet

[rusty_nail]

I've got one of them with my name on it through work. It weighs nearly 700kg though and I don't know to get it in my yard just yetHaha yes mate, this guy is a heavy fckr. Had to strap it to a tree on the trailer and drive forward to get it off. Apparently they are made from manganese, so it shouldn't rust out

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[Ben-e-boy]

Haha yes mate, this guy is a heavy fckr. Had to strap it to a tree on the trailer and drive forward to get it off. Apparently they are made from manganese, so it shouldn't rust out

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It is manganese, so if you want to actually weld to it you'll need to use a 310 (from memory) stainless steel electrode.

My one is the mantle, its the bottom half of what you have (the concave). If yours hasnt been used as a firepit yet just make sure it doesnt have any backing compound still stuck to the outside. That shit stinks up a storm

[rusty_nail]

It is manganese, so if you want to actually weld to it you'll need to use a 310 (from memory) stainless steel electrode.

My one is the mantle, its the bottom half of what you have (the concave). If yours hasnt been used as a firepit yet just make sure it doesnt have any backing compound still stuck to the outside. That shit stinks up a stormThanks mate, it's fresh from the quarries, so yeah I'll try give it a real good burn with no one else around. As for the welding I'll just get my fabby neighbour to sort that out haha

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[katwoman]

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It makes me happy living in regional Victoria

Although this guy wasn’t
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[Bidja]

The old Mobilco slasher did not let me down (second pull fired up)_gets into it (Kohler 6 1/4 hp side valve old timer m/c 1960s).
Started cleaning up garden for the start of veg season.
Surprised finding the sugar snap and snow peas ready for picking (some for tea).

[MB]

Eldest finally goes back to high school today a week later than the littlens.
Poor buggers have been stuck at home schooling since March 2020.
What a long haul Victoria, keep up the good work [emoji120][emoji106]


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[jay see]

Eldest finally goes back to high school today a week later than the littlens.
Poor buggers have been stuck at home schooling since March 2020.
What a long haul Victoria, keep up the good work [emoji120][emoji106]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkMy son has another week. Usual for a 16 year old to want to go to school, he's changing school next year so wants to catch up with his mates.

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[MB]

We’re idiots, dropped her at the bus stop at 7:45am, received a phone call at 9:15am to come and collect her from school :-(
Correct you are Jaysee Mate, one more week to go for sweet sixteen returns [emoji23]


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[jay see]

We’re idiots, dropped her at the bus stop at 7:45am, received a phone call at 9:15am to come and collect her from school :-(
Correct you are Jaysee Mate, one more week to go for sweet sixteen returns [emoji23]


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Love your work as usual Mark.

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[mudski]

We’re idiots, dropped her at the bus stop at 7:45am, received a phone call at 9:15am to come and collect her from school :-(
Correct you are Jaysee Mate, one more week to go for sweet sixteen returns [emoji23]


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Hahaha! Bloody gold!


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[Clunk]

You hang on to things in the hope that someday they'll become useful.
This old stationary cabinet I inherited from my grandfather. Amazed to see that the calendar is back in date [emoji23]
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Very very cool mate. They don't make me like that anymore!

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[MudRunnerTD]

I had a Kidney Stone removed a couple of weeks ago. Tis shit. They put a stent in and today was the day..... damn that sux!! I don't rate having a stent taken out while.you arr awake gents.

Happy.news... while laying in Recovery a Nurse walks up to me and says she is from PreAdmission for Orthopedics and my number is Up!!!!!!!!!

New Hip for Christmas Gent. This is a Life Changer for me gents, I have been Heavy on a Walking stick since last Christmas. I cant wait. CUT My Leg Off Please!!!!!

Happy Dance!!!

[MB]

Congratulations Daz, that is FANTASTIC News [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]


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[Avo]

I had a Kidney Stone removed a couple of weeks ago. Tis shit. They put a stent in and today was the day..... damn that sux!! I don't rate having a stent taken out while.you arr awake gents.

Happy.news... while laying in Recovery a Nurse walks up to me and says she is from PreAdmission for Orthopedics and my number is Up!!!!!!!!!

New Hip for Christmas Gent. This is a Life Changer for me gents, I have been Heavy on a Walking stick since last Christmas. I cant wait. CUT My Leg Off Please!!!!!

Happy Dance!!!Should try n get a 2 inch lift while ya there Daz,
Hope a goes well mate

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[10G]

thought this was going somewhere else, stents, nurse, good luck with it all mate.

[rusty_nail]

Cheeky neighbour beers and a bloody good fire. Good nighthttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/10/147.jpg

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[TPC]

I had a Kidney Stone removed a couple of weeks ago. Tis shit. They put a stent in and today was the day..... damn that sux!! I don't rate having a stent taken out while.you arr awake gents.

Happy.news... while laying in Recovery a Nurse walks up to me and says she is from PreAdmission for Orthopedics and my number is Up!!!!!!!!!

New Hip for Christmas Gent. This is a Life Changer for me gents, I have been Heavy on a Walking stick since last Christmas. I cant wait. CUT My Leg Off Please!!!!!

Happy Dance!!!

Hope it goes well for you Darren

[Rossco]

Took the GQ out for a sneaky spontaneous solo run up to Pauls Range all legally within ring of steel & 25 k radius of residence [emoji6] . . Great day for it pissing down and wet as a shag but didn't phase the old GQ . . Got some great excercise walking from the front seat to freewheeling hubs and back again with a few core stretches thrown in for good measure too . . .http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/10/148.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/10/149.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/10/150.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/10/151.jpg

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[rusty_nail]

Living the life mate

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[Sprock]

Jesus Daz I didn’t know al that was going on , hahaha Avo 2” lift hahaha , I rekn he needs a 10” lift though 🤣

[mudski]

I had a Kidney Stone removed a couple of weeks ago. Tis shit. They put a stent in and today was the day..... damn that sux!! I don't rate having a stent taken out while.you arr awake gents.

Happy.news... while laying in Recovery a Nurse walks up to me and says she is from PreAdmission for Orthopedics and my number is Up!!!!!!!!!

New Hip for Christmas Gent. This is a Life Changer for me gents, I have been Heavy on a Walking stick since last Christmas. I cant wait. CUT My Leg Off Please!!!!!

Happy Dance!!!

Great news mate. You’ll have to convert the GUIV to auto for CJ though mate. Haha!


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[MudRunnerTD]

Great news mate. You’ll have to convert the GUIV to auto for CJ though mate. Haha!


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Cheers mate. Yeah its a bit of a worry. Getting in and 9ut of the car is agonising now. You have no idea how much your hip rotates in that movement until it is bone on bone. Moving thr left knee under the steering wheel is the worst!!!

Climbing up left leg forward is impossible. I can't wait mate.

[Avo]

Cheers mate. Yeah its a bit of a worry. Getting in and 9ut of the car is agonising now. You have no idea how much your hip rotates in that movement until it is bone on bone. Moving thr left knee under the steering wheel is the worst!!!

Climbing up left leg forward is impossible. I can't wait mate.Can't wait to see ya with a 2 inch lift mate
Jokes aside....
Maybe a 3 inch,sorry Dazza

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[rusty_nail]

Right place right time. Unhooked a roo this morning after he dove through a fence and got caught up. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/10/171.jpg

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[mudnut]

I'm assuming you did the right thing and barbequed it. How did it taste? :)

[PeeBee]

I'm assuming you did the right thing and barbequed it. How did it taste? :)

You're a funny bastard Muddy! LOL

[jack]

I'm assuming you did the right thing and barbequed it. How did it taste? :)

Not as tasty as my Quoll, I'd say.

[Bidja]

Had 4 hrs straight sleep last, nodded off @ approx 3 am had to wake up at 7:30 to take my steroids (Dexmethsone 40mg _10 tablet each morning for 4 days_now 3rd day). Keeps you awake /disturbed sleep but pacing out all the time (full on go). Night before had was in bed 5 hrs but up walking around every 2hrs, and day before (Monday) went to Syd (500 ks rnd trip for dog health). Taken Melatonin doesn't help to sleep much and last night had some Valerian tea (home grown)with lemon and honey_worked a treat(slept thru 4 hrs). Will slow down after a few days coming off the drugs. Some side effect but OK.

Not for COVID, I have conic ITP (Thrombocytopenia), low platelet count in blood level 15 (should be 150-400) 2 yrs now, inhibits blood clotting causing free bleeding/easy bruising and as a consequence have a compromised immune system (just keep low and isolated):smiley_thumbs_up:. As said before don't mind that way of life anyway.

Will do blood test every 2nd day from next Tuesday for 8-10 day? and then weekly till end Nov to see if platelets rise and stay (target 100) and if not guess move on with next part of the journey (cruising). First hit of this drug did not provide desired response so will see.

Anyway had more than eggs on toast for breekie this morning and photo proved worthwhile, showed that I only took 9 so bumped up to 10 and all good for another day. Go with the flow I say, have slept on the table under the knife before. Just thought I would share and bit of a piss off I guess.

Anyway, need to slash some grass, clean up more of the garden beds and play with my CRD manual boost control arrangement (enjoy cutting pieces vac hose) and drop by the forum. Who needs to go out to find work of interest plenty here _ money appears in my bank account each week:coffeetime:

[PeeBee]

Happy i bought these articulated head spanners a while ago, saved me an hour or so today getting to some fittings on the truck. highly recommended.82314

[mudski]

Happy i bought these articulated head spanners a while ago, saved me an hour or so today getting to some fittings on the truck. highly recommended.82314

where? How much? They look like a handy addition.

[PeeBee]

Ebay, bought them prior to doing the motor work, and never used them on that job, but have since a few times. I have not cranked into them, and to be honest they would probably take a beating a couple of times but not as a regular tool - there are a few of the more professional brands out there with the same operation, but the pivots are more robust - these are a good tool for the price and frequency of use is perhaps the best summary
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/291763949462

[Winnie]

Took the kids to the Moe botanic Gardens today with their bikes, the weather was spot on and the girls loved it.
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[Maxhead]

Took the kids to the Moe botanic Gardens today with their bikes, the weather was spot on and the girls loved it.
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[10G]

What a couple of little rippers there Winnie, looks like you had a great time.

[MudRunnerTD]

Had a Pre-Op appointment and got a Date for a Full Hip Replacement. Tentative 8th December. Santa is bring me a New Hip for Christmas...

[MB]

Fair Dinkum Marvellous News Daz [emoji120][emoji120][emoji120][emoji120][emoji120][emoji120][emoji120][emoji120][emoji120][emoji120][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]


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[mudnut]

Had a Pre-Op appointment and got a Date for a Full Hip Replacement. Tentative 8th December. Santa is bring me a New Hip for Christmas...

Excellent news, Darren.

[10G]

Had a Pre-Op appointment and got a Date for a Full Hip Replacement. Tentative 8th December. Santa is bring me a New Hip for Christmas...

you'll be dancing at this years Xmas party mate. Hope it all goes well.

[PeeBee]

I was travelling with an 85 YO in Europe a number of years ago on business and he had just recovered from his second hip replacement operation - I could not keep up with the bugger in the airport terminal, he was an absolute bulldozer of a man and he simply 'pointed and shot' where he needed to go. In the end he started getting pissy because we were slowing him down! Best of luck Darren, its sure to make a huge difference to your quality and quantity of life.

[rusty_nail]

8.5%

Yep it'll knock your socks off but it tastes damm good while doing so.

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[MB]

Fair Dinkum Exciting, first decent sized commercial passenger plane on the Lake Eildon alternate Melbourne route in some 4 months [emoji23][emoji106]
How’s the Serenity [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]

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[Rossco]

New house miraculously poped up at the folks place . . . Bloody awedome, their bloody stoked and hopefully get down there next week [emoji106][emoji106]http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/11/42.jpg

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[mudski]

New house miraculously poped up at the folks place . . . Bloody awedome, their bloody stoked and hopefully get down there next week [emoji106][emoji106]http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/11/42.jpg

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Wow that’s awesome. When In Merimbula over Jan if your up at your parents let me know. If we have a shit day weather wise I could make a day trip down there.


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[Winnie]

How good is John Williamson? Fair dinkum true blue Aussie story tellin bloke through lyrics.

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[Felice Borel]

Today my boss told me that I will work remotely till the end of this year and most likely till the summer of 2021. That is great news for me!
Keep safe!

[growler2058]

Today my boss told me that I will work remotely till the end of this year and most likely till the summer of 2021. That is great news for me!
Keep safe!
So plenty of time to modify your Patrol then ay

[mudski]

Starting the house extension this Thursday!!!! :Yahoo!: We were supposed to have started the week stage 4 lockdown came in, and should have been well on the tail end of the build by now. Better late than never.

[Bidja]

Worked out why my mid 50's TEA20 Fergie tractor RHS rear whl drum bake was not working(only rear braking of course). Needs a new inner axle seal, bit of a wash down of drum and shoe lining with petrol and rag. Came up a treat, some adjustment and all sweet. Was impressed with condition of mech parts/shoe lining (good old asbestos I would guess) and also that the drum was secured to the axle flange face with 2x3/4" dia headed (counter sunk) metal threaded bolts (solid as).

Thought 17x8" steelies were heavy to fit up/stud allignment, try these fergies 1/3 full of water. To think I rotated these side to side for wider whl track some 15 yrs back (body is failing me a bit I thinks).

[10G]

I'm glad it's not just me, I thought I was getting weak, trying put my 17x8 steelies on. I just about have to go into training for that these days.

[Bidja]

Yep me too a bit_getting that way(just keep hanging in there). Easy to roll em off the roof rack, lifting up another story, maybe next time just spare cases if in need one day.

I have have been on steroids(really) Dexamethasone for last 4 days (40mg/day_10tabs) just finished 3rd course taken over last 2 months_ for low blood platelet count. Not a lot of success with that next part of journey, meet specialist Thurs for next stage_stuff me.

Had 4 hrs sleep last night wooopie, previous 4 might lucky to nodded off 3hrs / night. Head full on go pacing out all the time(work plus hard to sit still). Be buggered tomorrow but must go fishing Friday(need to be out there).

[10G]

yeah, I got that low platelette crap as well, not as bad as you though, I think you mentioned it earlier. Doctor said I might have leaukemia, but I don't, just stuffed up platelettes.

Hope you feel better soon mate.

[Rossco]

It looks pretty, I am sure that the view is amazing as well.Yeah sure is, bloody awesome[emoji106] Will get up there tomorrow just a quick mountain top stopover with equally wicked view, not a bad lunch spot. .

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[rusty_nail]

Got a call from my slab guy saying he's coming to do my slab for my shed this Thursday after being patient for 6 months through covid. The stars must have aligned birds it's my birthday that day. Best present to me ever lol

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[Hodge]

Got a call from my slab guy saying he's coming to do my slab for my shed this Thursday after being patient for 6 months through covid. The stars must have aligned birds it's my birthday that day. Best present to me ever lol

Sent from my SM-G965F using TapatalkGood news Nic.
I imagine two slabs might get polished that day?

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[rusty_nail]

Good news Nic.
I imagine two slabs might get polished that day?

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[10G]

OK, I'm a dirty busted, but not as bad as Google ...

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Maybe I should have clicked 'I'm feeling lucky'???

[10G]

You can even share it ...

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[growler2058]

Just got locked down for 6 days but the bottlos open and less than 100m from me. Aaaaand the butcher.........and I’ve got a heap of charcoal. Luv ya Rona
And a heap of masks 😇

[Winnie]

Just got locked down for 6 days but the bottlos open and less than 100m from me. Aaaaand the butcher.........and I’ve got a heap of charcoal. Luv ya Rona
And a heap of masks [emoji56]Watch the guts mate, mine grew over lockdown a bit from the same shit!

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[mudski]

Watch the guts mate, mine grew over lockdown a bit from the same shit!

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Yep. I reckon I can count on one hand the nights I haven't had alcohol since April. Weighed myself two days ago, and have stacked on nearly 5kgs. Gone out two holes in the belt too.

[Clunk]

After 9 months of only getting 2 to 2.5 days of works a week, as of Friday, I'll be back on 5 days a week. So will hopefully finally be able to start working on the GQ, get it back on the road properly, then sell it.

[Winnie]

What's next clunk?

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[Avo]

What's next clunk?

Sent from my SM-G986B using TapatalkGunna spend it all on a 2 inch lift on his Pajero I heard

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[Avo]

This crew,impromptu catch up...and another pic of me Mrs carhttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/11/71.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/11/72.jpg

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[Clunk]

What's next clunk?

Sent from my SM-G986B using TapatalkYep what Avo said. Gonna stick with the Pajero, far more comfortable and I just don't do the hard core stuff that I used to anymore.

[rusty_nail]

It's begun [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/11/74.jpg

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[Maxhead]

8.5%

Yep it'll knock your socks off but it tastes damm good while doing so.

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Pussy!

Get onto these mofo
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[rusty_nail]

Pussy!

Get onto these mofo
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Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLol the local sells them also. May have had a few. They are dangerous

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[rusty_nail]

So bloody quick!http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/11/77.jpg

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[10G]

Pussy!

Get onto these mofo
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when i was a young idiot and didn't care, I made friends with a polish bloke who didn't care either. He put me onto this ...

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Don't remember ever getting drunk on it though, actually don't remember even drinking it, actually don't remember much ....

[Maxhead]

when i was a young idiot and didn't care, I made friends with a polish bloke who didn't care either. He put me onto this ...

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Don't remember ever getting drunk on it though, actually don't remember even drinking it, actually don't remember much ....

Breakfast material that crap[emoji12]


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[10G]

hahaha, most times when we got around to that stuff, it wasn't far off breakfast time. never liked seeing the sun come up after an all nighter.

[Hodge]

Wowee...I'm sure I've seen that stuff in the paint stripper Bunnings aisle [emoji1787]

[growler2058]

We had a similar one called Polish pure spirit. It was only 80% though

[mudski]

From this...
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Finally started. Two months later than supposed to be but better late than never.

Thinking of starting a build thread on my house extension.

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[jay see]

Thinking of starting a build thread on my house extension.

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Why not at least you'll have all in the one place.

And we all get a say in how it all comes together [emoji1787]

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[Az Maksutai]

Nothing special :) just beat my second cousin in WoW. Despite the fact that I am not an avid gamer, unlike him, this (https://skycoach.gg/wow-boost) time I was the winner.

[rusty_nail]

It's not the greatest photo, but I'm done getting wet for the day. 15m retaining wall and stairs build and most of the ground around the shed slab leveled to some degree. Can't wait to start on the shedhttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/11/95.jpg

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[mudski]

It's not the greatest photo, but I'm done getting wet for the day. 15m retaining wall and stairs build and most of the ground around the shed slab leveled to some degree. Can't wait to start on the shedhttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/11/95.jpg

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Top work from you Nic as expected. Maybe you should become a landscape gardener.


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[mudski]

Why not at least you'll have all in the one place.

And we all get a say in how it all comes together [emoji1787]

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Haha yeah I was thinking just the same thing. Not sure if I will or not. I will just end up in the angry thread all the time then.


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[Hodge]

It's not the greatest photo, but I'm done getting wet for the day. 15m retaining wall and stairs build and most of the ground around the shed slab leveled to some degree. Can't wait to start on the shedhttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/11/95.jpg

Sent from my SM-G965F using TapatalkLooks awesome mate.
Hats off to you ...

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[AB]

There ya go Growler, Merry Christmas brother :)

[10G]

Ah, all good things come to those who make america grate again.

[growler2058]

there ya go growler, merry christmas brother :)

woooo hoooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!

[growler2058]

There ya go Growler, Merry Christmas brother :)

Aaaagggh my sound no a worky

[growler2058]

And and and santas naked helpers still appear when you pop them all in one swipe under a second. Nice touch man, nice

[rusty_nail]

Scored 38 pieces of turf from Bunnings for $3 each. Got a good start on a new section of my freshly dug up yard

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[Avo]

Scored 38 pieces of turf from Bunnings for $3 each. Got a good start on a new section of my freshly dug up yard

Sent from my SM-G965F using TapatalkI'm always happy....get off my lawn

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[mudnut]

Realising that I can watch Youtube vids with the lyrics so I can understand what James Reyne is singing.

[rusty_nail]

I'm always happy....get off my lawn

Sent from my SM-A205YN using TapatalkHey it's not great at the moment but it has potential...
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[mudski]

Looking great Nic.

[mudski]

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They finally finally the dig. They hit a lot of rock as you can see half way down. Took them two days just on that.
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[PeeBee]

Nic, is that the same dog 4 times or 4 dogs? Got me confused?

[rusty_nail]

Nic, is that the same dog 4 times or 4 dogs? Got me confused?Haha same dog mate, running around while taking a panorama shot

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[mudski]

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We have a slab down! They’ll start bricking on Monday. Woohoo!
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[jay see]

Nice weather on Fridays.

Water temperature a pleasant 27 degrees, couldn't resist a quick dip.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/28.jpg

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[mudski]

Nice. Ours is still a chilly 22c. Being not heated and circa 55thousand litres it take a week of 40c days to get it right. Lol.

[rusty_nail]

Nice weather on Fridays.

Water temperature a pleasant 27 degrees, couldn't resist a quick dip.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/28.jpg

Sent from my CPH1979 using TapatalkDon't believe you, that water is way too still... Where is the white whale lol

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[jay see]

Nice. Ours is still a chilly 22c. Being not heated and circa 55thousand litres it take a week of 40c days to get it right. Lol.Crap that's huge, your almost double.
Don't believe you, that water is way too still... Where is the white whale lol

Sent from my SM-G965F using TapatalkDon't you mean the silverback??
That was just before I fell in.

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[jay see]

Having a fresh Xmas tree delivered this morning and pulling out the Xmas decorations.

It's starting to feel a lot like Christmas.

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[MB]

Fresh Pine Spruce is truly Awesome John Mate!
Took the Little Ladies window shopping last Friday night gone and somehow we (dad) ended up with a KMart stinky tree just needing an Angel atop too [emoji23][emoji318][emoji106][emoji106]
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December 24th Lampoons, here we come ready [emoji23]


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[rusty_nail]

Finally got my shed built. Stoked it's finally happened. Now to deck out the inside!!!http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/41.jpg

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[Hodge]

What makes a person happy? Getting to work early Saturday and finding out weekend work is getting cancelled, and a spontaneous overnighter trip gets planned out of nowhere! When I got up that morning not a 0.0001% chance of knowing I'd be driving up a steep high country track 5-6 hours later ... But it happened!
Enjoyed a few hours of sunshine and 28C and great tracks and but then the weather turned in an instant. It was incredible. Went down a track, and on the other side of the ridge, within 5 minutes we got hit by staggering winds and rain. And then the real fun began.
Experienced first hand how within moments, things go from 1st gear easy steep crawling, enjoying the view kind of driving, go to, sliding backwards with no control and thinking of the family at home because you're sure it's the end... Went from T shirts, flip flops, and A/C to jumpers, heater and gloves and winches out all within 20 minutes... Hell of a time.

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[Rossco]

Awesome mate, sounds similar to mine, wheredya go??

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[MB]

Pictures or it never happened please Wossco [emoji106][emoji106]


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[Plasnart]

I finally watched The Godfather for the first time yesterday. Only 48 years after filming! What a bloody great movie. Watching it again tonight to come up to speed. So many intricate little details and goings-on. Will need to see parts II and III now.

[Hodge]

Awesome mate, sounds similar to mine, wheredya go??

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We went up Jamieson/Kevington way.

[Rossco]

Pictures or it never happened please Wossco [emoji106][emoji106]


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Oakie Doikey. . .

Nice lunch at Woods Point pub then off to Mt Sunday session. . .

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Weather was lovely but turned quick with rain well and truly set in at the start of the track. . .

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All went well despite the wild weather till we neared the end and came across another vehicle which was a bit of a surprise. Bloke jumped out looking rather ragged and asked where we were headed, through to the other side was my response and he said it's pretty bad up ahead and two Hiluxes stuck. . . Anyways we checked it out and one Lux stuck half way up one section no working winch couldn't go up couldn't' go back so were going to sleep in the car in the wild weather - not ideal lol. Managed to winch that vehicle up and get the other one up and they resided to camp on the track that night which must have been miserable. Got them on the radio the following morning and were driving two cars out and leaving the other to come back to. . Bloody good track but i think it would have caught out many . . .

[Winnie]

Thanks again for a ripper weekend Rossco, Isla and I had a ball!

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[Rossco]

Yeah very impromptu and very awesome, had a blast ! ! Glad to hear Isla enjoyed the winching as much as we did [emoji6] . .

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[Hodge]

That looks awesome Rossco Winnie . Looks like fun was had!
Weather is a game changer up there. Gotta respect it otherwise it'll eat the unprepared.

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[MudRunnerTD]

Finally my number is Up gents. Brand New Titanium Hip being fitted today. Life changer. It has been a long year. Santa came early.

[Hodge]

Finally my number is Up gents. Brand New Titanium Hip being fitted today. Life changer. It has been a long year. Santa came early.Good luck in there Dazzler. Hope all goes well mate.

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[10G]

I finally watched The Godfather for the first time yesterday. Only 48 years after filming! What a bloody great movie. Watching it again tonight to come up to speed. So many intricate little details and goings-on. Will need to see parts II and III now.

exactly me earlier this year, it has to be one of the greatest films ever made, to be that old and still make people think it's fantastic.

[Avo]

When ya kid does big hours
N still sends you pics....
Special as Bruce would sayhttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/49.jpg

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[MB]

Just saved us $61 per day [emoji106]
Our old littlest Diahatsu work tipper finally carked it a few months ago and we’ve been hiring a Budget rental tipper for $96 per day since to fulfil orders.
Finance approved for $35 per day for the next 5 years ISUZU Tri-Tipper order finally landed in from Japan [emoji106]
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Drove like a dream, straight to the pretty sticker branding shop tonight[emoji106][emoji106]



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[Sprock]

Good onya Dazza - you’ll be throwin’ that leg before you know it .

[Hodge]

Just saved us $61 per day [emoji106]
Our old littlest Diahatsu work tipper finally carked it a few months ago and we’ve been hiring a Budget rental tipper for $96 per day since to fulfil orders.
Finance approved for $35 per day for the next 5 years ISUZU Tri-Tipper order finally landed in from Japan [emoji106]
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Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkCongrats MB and Co.
Great work horses mate. Nearly all our truck fleet at work are Isuzus now.
One tip mate from multiple personal experiences...

When it wants to do a DPF burn off , let it. Don't interrupt it by turning off vehicle half way ... During Green burn off which is on-the-fly , the harder you drive it, the better for it as it burns hotter ...
When it wants to do an orange burn off , pull over hand brake up, have a drink , get the phone out , check the forum ... Let it do it's thing.

If interrupted, especially the orange one , it may or may not like you very much, as it will throw a tantrum in the form of a limp mode ...
And driving to nearest help at 40kmh max and/or awaiting a tow is not a lot of fun for anybody's business... And the wallet won't have much fun either after the clean and manual burn off at the service centre...







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[MB]

Excellent advice really appreciated thanks heaps Hodgey Mate [emoji106][emoji106]


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[MB]

Slight OCD Happy Wise, our Hoist in the Hills has kindly calendar alerted me that tomorrow is Thong Day!
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Sunday almost pictures forthcoming for our Americano G-Banger Mates [emoji23]




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[MB]

GOD, in his second amendment kindly granted us Aussie’s two arse cheeks and two feet thankfully [emoji23]
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[MudRunnerTD]

Day 5 after a Total Hip Replacement last Tuesday. I got home Friday night. I was walking using a frame on day 2.

Here are a xouple of crazy Xrays for you,

Here is my Right Hip from behind. You cam see the cartlidge around the Hip ball.



Here is my Left Hip. You can clearly see it is collapsed and is Bone on Bone at the top of joint.

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And here is the Magic

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Here is my rehab

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I walked 300m today... Day 5. 100m with my crutches in thr air. We are getting there gents.


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[pearcey]

Day 5 after a Total Hip Replacement last Tuesday. I got home Friday night. I was walking using a frame on day 2.

Here are a xouple of crazy Xrays for you,

Here is my Right Hip from behind. You cam see the cartlidge around the Hip ball.



Here is my Left Hip. You can clearly see it is collapsed and is Bone on Bone at the top of joint.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201213/98ebe980ce8548ed750e35d1c7982610.jpg

And here is the Magic

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Here is my rehab

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I walked 300m today... Day 5. 100m with my crutches in thr air. We are getting there gents.


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Sorry bloke no paintings. I need paintings. You know xrays.
So glad it`s going good best of luck.

[mudnut]

Glad to hear you are moving around, Darren.

[pearcey]

Thanks for the paintings mate.
Now just one question
I see all the exercise program which is about the same as I had for my knee replacement but what about folding the leg across and above the other knee.
As if you were putting on your socks.

Asking as I struggle with doing this with my right leg.

[MudRunnerTD]

Thanks for the paintings mate.
Now just one question
I see all the exercise program which is about the same as I had for my knee replacement but what about folding the leg across and above the other knee.
As if you were putting on your socks.

Asking as I struggle with doing this with my right leg.

Something weird was happening with tappa ans those pics. I posted them 4 times ans each time they broke.

I have not put a sock on my left foot in a year. Slowly slowly. I will get full movement back. I will have to do a heap of stretching and Rehab

[rusty_nail]

Finally got away for the weekend. Went up to Tumut with the family to see some friends from Sydney. Far out it was good to get away, forget about all the shit back at home and relax... I mean properly relax. I have come back and I feel reinvigorated. I hope everyone else's weekend was good too.
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[rusty_nail]

Some more pics not taken by me of the spot. It was purely magical
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[MB]

Beautiful Family Time Nico Mate, Well Earned[emoji106][emoji106]
Hope you good folks kindly left that extra beautiful rare spikey blue claw alone [emoji1696][emoji3590]

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[rusty_nail]

Finally making good progress on my shed/Worksop. It's been a long road but it's finally coming together. I'm thrilledhttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/104.jpg

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[Rossco]

Far out looks awesome Nicko. .

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[MB]

Ultimate shadow board shed there Nico, awesome mate [emoji122][emoji106][emoji106]


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[rusty_nail]

Ultimate shadow board shed there Nico, awesome mate [emoji122][emoji106][emoji106]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThanks mate, I've started it, just need to find all my buried toolshttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/114.jpg

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[rusty_nail]

Going through old videos, got a good giggle outta this one. I believe it's Sprock

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[Sprock]

Hahaha hi Nicko, yeah that looks like me 🤣

[MB]

Thanks mate, I've started it, just need to find all my buried toolshttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/114.jpg

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Wondering if it would be worth slapping a thick coat of cheap white bright paint across all the ply before next steps Nico Mate?
Could help lighting immensely, especially for night time projects bench work [emoji106][emoji106]
Knowing my woeful shadow board efforts over the years and constantly changing outline locations reckon it would be a piece of piss with a second roller paint scrub out/over if ever needed and if that waffle makes sense?



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[rusty_nail]

Wondering if it would be worth slapping a thick coat of cheap white bright paint across all the ply before next steps Nico Mate?
Could help lighting immensely, especially for night time projects bench work [emoji106][emoji106]
Knowing my woeful shadow board efforts over the years and constantly changing outline locations reckon it would be a piece of piss with a second roller paint scrub out/over if ever needed and if that waffle makes sense?



Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkMakes sense mate, I'll consider it tonight, although after another 12 hours in there today I'm much further along. The White would brighten everything up a shipload, but would also show all marks etc that accumulate. I'll have a think about it tonight but I think I may be too far past that stage. I'm already looking to other walls for space for other items I want accessible such as a hand tool section. Hope you like the progress I've made today.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/127.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/128.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/129.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/130.jpg

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[MB]

Off the charts mate, so good, awesome[emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]


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[Winnie]

Holy crap Nic, you're killing it!

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[mudski]

Nice work mate. Are you going to line the roof?

[Hodge]

Makes sense mate, I'll consider it tonight, although after another 12 hours in there today I'm much further along. The White would brighten everything up a shipload, but would also show all marks etc that accumulate. I'll have a think about it tonight but I think I may be too far past that stage. I'm already looking to other walls for space for other items I want accessible such as a hand tool section. Hope you like the progress I've made today.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/127.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/128.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/129.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/130.jpg

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Thats absolute magic there Nico.
Love it. I'm a huge fan of timber looking sheds... Gives it that warmth and character... Love it made. You're a crafter mate.

[Bidja]

rusty_nails Question that u may be able to answer.

Started building my house yrs ago and stalled a bit due to health issues. Starting up again and has cypress T&G floor and going to put radiata pine lining boards on ceilings to steel joist /trusses and instead of battening it out thinking of fixing pine plywood sheet first and nail lining board to it or are timber battens the go?

Cost and time consideration, thanks Nico_thinking of getting some local hired help as been too long finishing.