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Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

ERI LI · ERI LI

If so,where to-?

ERI LI · ERI LI

dum dum cartoons -- Edited by ERI LI on Saturday 16th of May 2020 10:06:18 AM

ERI LI · ERI LI

Probably had to becos of lack of travellers- so here in Atherton Caltex is $1-20 unld/ diesel.Nothing over a $1-30c.Having a 98' Reno wagon & a $40 a tankful,this tank will last a month.So- others- don't cry- your tears are- catchy ha ha -- Edited by ERI LI on Friday 8th of May 2020 07:10:49 PM

ERI LI · ERI LI

10-20 cheap pots,bags of dirt,cardboard,vegie,paper scraps in bottom..Pots of garlic/ Chillies/ ginger/ Shallots,cherry toms/ Basil/ mint/ onionshallots..started 6 weeks ago.to beat the boredom blues

ERI LI · ERI LI

Smells of a strong oil,& buzzers make medicinal honeys from it.What is it-?

ERI LI · ERI LI

Does anyone know what it is-?

ERI LI · ERI LI

Buy cheap coffee & Nestles 26 pack Cuppacino Satchets.1 teaspoon coffee,1/2 satchet,1 sugar & 2/3rds hot water.Stir- add milk to fill.You will get frothy,creamy strong Cuppacino.Also 52 of them by using 1/2 a satchet.$11 for 26 at supermarkets & turn them into 52 cups.

ERI LI · ERI LI

IGA Supermarkets put out daily -" reduced to clear-" items of fruit,vegies & herbs..What to do with them-? Slot of parsleys,capsicum,tomatoes etc,etc I grab..Red Capsics,Tom's,Garlics,Onion,Oregano,Basil cooked & pulped make exc,vitamin full sauces for pasta,pies & dips( so...

ERI LI · ERI LI

I use pillow slips,covers alot for packing.Bought for 10/50c each at a op shop,10 is used to lighten van weight.Covers blankets,clothes,books,shoes,anything-- as they slip/ pack into tight spaces better.Suitcases are hard & rigid & can't fit into small,tight spaces.They also keep it...

ERI LI · ERI LI

Recycling plastic containers,drink & milk & toilet rolls to make 2 light weight holders of -" bits-".. Macrame hanger of raffia $1-50, from Prices Plus,should not get wet.For outside other strings,ropes are from Reject shops & Overflow..

cjt55 · cjt55

Hi Everyone, I have just joined Amazon Kindle to be able to purchase and download novels and autobiographies etc from the site to read on my tablet. I would love recommendations of the "a must read" or "can't put it down" category from members to help minimise wasted purchases. I understand people wil...

ERI LI · ERI LI

2 types over a door hanger $3 & $5 from a Overflow/ Prices Plus/ Reject shop..Hang over cupboards,chairs,fridge,door,bathroom rail ..

ERI LI · ERI LI

Go for the plastics,tin & glass is weighty.Save,Recycle all- any plastic Botts & containers.Esp good is Juice Poppa Blue tops 6 packs which are non drip..Put in- face lotions,Sauces,Homemade cordials,Body lotions,Salad dressings,Car needs,Sunscreens,anything.You don't need hug...

Goreckiii · Goreckiii

Anyone grow spuds/veggies or even herbs when on the road? Either at a certain location or even in the back of a ute? Is this possible? Maybe with removable boxes or something.. When i camp i do stay in one spot for a week or 2 I love growing my own food so id love to take my gardening on the road

Hoodathunkit · Hoodathunkit

How do you get the plastic taste out of a new blue water hose.

iana · iana

This idea, recommended by the Chinese safety expert "Ah Sup", gives one something to hold onto, other than the lightly attached fixtures supplied as standard. The grab handle available at any boating store, is fastened through the wall, held in place by a couple of large dia. washers and nyloc nuts....

Craig1 · Craig1

We had to replace the battery in 5 1/2 yr old Honda CRV yesterday. It almost expired due to such low use in the past few weeks and short trips in general anyway. The battery shop said a charger , maybe 4-6 weeks interval would probably be a good idea until all the s... gets sorted.

iana · iana

This clothesline is simple to make, simple to put up and pull down. The materials you need are two rubber tie-downs, swages, shrink tape, clothesline, heat gun and swaging tool. All available from the green shed. The plastic coating needs to be removed before swaging, 2mm swages, and 200mm rubber st...

iana · iana

How to store the Satellite TV cable to stop it from getting kinked, and so it would lie flat on the ground when used. Solved this by using a 24" bicycle tire, some Velcro straps, and while it doesn't look good, it works. This may not suit your vehicle, but may sporn ideas.

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