Craig ... Thanks for that. I'll look into it. Price is right. I just hate the idea of un installing the current set up & putting another in. Current one has low voltage alarm & cut out option. No mention of that feature on this one. I'll have to check that out.
Radar said
08:22 AM Jul 11, 2020
Hey Cupie
In response to your statement "what else do you do on a wet day".
I spent a good part of the day bringing the computers, the tablet and the storage all in line.
My beautiful Acer 2003 model lap top that only gets used to play music though and linked to our stereo has the same data as the old electric black box, over the years some gremlin got in there and changed a few things, all now backed up.
my new 2019 Dell laptop is where I store our photos and downloads of interest, it is now all backed up on a SSD black box that I need to ask the office management permission to touche.
At the end of the day, I was out by 3 photos from 46583 photos, not bad over 2 lap tops and a SSD storage.
Music was a another story, the short version is I said "yes" to do want to get rid of double ups "major wrong" now I have a heap of albums with songs missing.
the other thing which made a real mess is, changing the size of the songs so you get more on a USB. Well young ones would bin it all and go to Spotify music to get songs.
The winter veggies loved the rain.
Radar said
07:31 AM Jul 15, 2020
Well I am a little excited.
I have brought my first item off E Bay, not the best way of buying an item but lots cheaper. A 2kw diesel heater for the caravan which arrived yestered day 7 days and 4.3 hours after pressing OK on the computer. From Melbourne, even if the add said they were in Sydney, arrived in Brisbane all the parts appear to be there in new condition.
Now for to fit heater before the end of the month.
Dougwe said
08:53 AM Jul 15, 2020
Lucky you, I ordered a couple of re-usable masks from a Melbourne company 10 days ago, not including weekends and they still haven't been sent from them yet. I even paid for Express Post.
I hope you sanitized it mate?
I can say that cos I am a VIC.
Keep Safe out there.
readysetgo said
09:20 AM Jul 15, 2020
Hi Mike
I agree its a great lifestyle option with plenty of benefits yet the costs can be high so it is good idea to be as fully informed as you are. I learnt some good lessons when selling my parents home in an over 55s retirement gated community. Not only did they need to pay the 30%+ on the sale price, the contract required the seller to repaint internally, replace floor coverings, replace blinds/curtains plus make any necessary maintenance repairs - added costs to consider. If the owner had changed anything in the home since purchasing it was essential to produce documented evidence of prior approval as without that the seller could encounter big problems. In my parents case they had replaced carpet with high quality timber flooring. In addition, the company (as per contract) had up 9 months to sell their home and during that 9 month period the weekly maintenance fees ($110) had to be paid. My parents moved into residential aged care so their home was empty and ready for sale and they needed the sale ASAP to fund their $700k aged care fees which attracted interest until paid. We came to realise that it was company practice to advertise and show only a few units at a time to potential purchasers. When a home next to my parents was filled with a truck load of contemporary furnishings we new it was next on the list yet it had been empty and ready for sale for several months prior.
As for my parents home which they had totally loved, I admit to being a bit sneaky and while clearing up and when the sales person was in the house next door locking up, I invited the potential purchasers while waiting outside chatting to look through my parents home which they did and loved it. While I clearly faced a very angry salesperson once he realised his clients were with me next door my strategy worked and his clients subsequently insisted on buying my parents home.
Best wishes with your search and decision making.
Cupie said
09:51 AM Jul 15, 2020
readysetgo wrote:
Hi Mike
I agree its a great lifestyle option with plenty of benefits yet the costs can be high so it is good idea to be as fully informed as you are. I learnt some good lessons when selling my parents home in an over 55s retirement gated community. Not only did they need to pay the 30%+ on the sale price, the contract required the seller to repaint internally, replace floor coverings, replace blinds/curtains plus make any necessary maintenance repairs - added costs to consider. If the owner had changed anything in the home since purchasing it was essential to produce documented evidence of prior approval as without that the seller could encounter big problems. In my parents case they had replaced carpet with high quality timber flooring. In addition, the company (as per contract) had up 9 months to sell their home and during that 9 month period the weekly maintenance fees ($110) had to be paid. My parents moved into residential aged care so their home was empty and ready for sale and they needed the sale ASAP to fund their $700k aged care fees which attracted interest until paid. We came to realise that it was company practice to advertise and show only a few units at a time to potential purchasers. When a home next to my parents was filled with a truck load of contemporary furnishings we new it was next on the list yet it had been empty and ready for sale for several months prior.
As for my parents home which they had totally loved, I admit to being a bit sneaky and while clearing up and when the sales person was in the house next door locking up, I invited the potential purchasers while waiting outside chatting to look through my parents home which they did and loved it. While I clearly faced a very angry salesperson once he realised his clients were with me next door my strategy worked and his clients subsequently insisted on buying my parents home.
Best wishes with your search and decision making.
Yep, those over 50's/60's places can be a financial trap.
We toyed with the idea of 'Downsizing' from our very large 5 bed 3 bath highset place in the suburbs.
I became something of an expert in the Qld legislation covering such places, which I must say was quite comprehensive & the facility managers/owners were very upfront with the arrangements.
Their general comment was along the lines of 'This is not a financial investment but a lifestyle option'. 'Be aware of the costs at the outset'.
Well the more we looked into it the less we were prepared to transfer our assets from our children to the facility owners. Sure if you have lots of assets outside the family home to pass on to your children or don't wish to leave them anything much in your will than this may be for you. Not for us though.
One that we really liked had an 'exit fee' of 9% of the SALE price for up to 4 years (36%) plus all of the restoration costs that you mentioned, plus a Sales agent (them) fee & the ongoing service fees for up to 3 months pending sale. 50% or any capital gain went their way too but you wore any capital loss (although I suppose that their 36% cut of the sale price would be less). All legal & included in the legislation. The purchase price was $700,000 & the monthly service etc fees $700, plus you paid for your Electricity but weren't allowed to install solar, and your communications which was FTTN crap. It may have been equivalent to going on a permanent cruise (perhaps not now with C19 though) or booking into a resort hotel. LOL
BTW WRT buying through ebay, I have used it many times over the past few years always with complete satisfaction. These days I avoid anything from China direct, but I believe that many of the Australian based suppliers are often just fronts or Chinese Australian importers with a Au wharehouse perhaps. But the prices are so good and delivery times (except out of China) are excellent.
-- Edited by Cupie on Wednesday 15th of July 2020 09:54:31 AM
readysetgo said
11:28 AM Jul 15, 2020
Hi Cupie
Great info and thanks for sharing. It is certainly a complex proposition and I strongly believe the lifestyle can be fabulous yet that needs to be weighed up against the costs and expenses as you found out. I have heard some people make the comment that it wont matter as that will be their last home so it wont be there problem to sort out however the reality is that unexpected health circumstances can happen that force a decision people may not have otherwise made as was the case for my parents and then the sorting will become their problem.
Take away message...absolutely do your research and make an informed decision
Richie148 said
01:21 PM Jul 18, 2020
I had planned to have my club lunch catch up with my brother yesterday but we had to cancel as his female housemate is being tested for Covid. Not good news. This is the second time she has given the household a scare. Hoping the result is same as the first one.
Cupie said
02:15 PM Jul 18, 2020
readysetgo wrote:
Hi Cupie
Great info and thanks for sharing. It is certainly a complex proposition and I strongly believe the lifestyle can be fabulous yet that needs to be weighed up against the costs and expenses as you found out. I have heard some people make the comment that it wont matter as that will be their last home so it wont be there problem to sort out however the reality is that unexpected health circumstances can happen that force a decision people may not have otherwise made as was the case for my parents and then the sorting will become their problem.
Take away message...absolutely do your research and make an informed decision
Co-incidence or what? I see that this is the subject of a "Special edition' of the GN Times.
the rocket said
11:08 PM Jul 26, 2020
Cupie wrote:
readysetgo wrote:
Hi Cupie
Great info and thanks for sharing. It is certainly a complex proposition and I strongly believe the lifestyle can be fabulous yet that needs to be weighed up against the costs and expenses as you found out. I have heard some people make the comment that it wont matter as that will be their last home so it wont be there problem to sort out however the reality is that unexpected health circumstances can happen that force a decision people may not have otherwise made as was the case for my parents and then the sorting will become their problem.
Take away message...absolutely do your research and make an informed decision
Co-incidence or what? I see that this is the subject of a "Special edition' of the GN Times.
Its an absolute minefield. And one i do not want to think about Just now.
the rocket said
11:15 PM Jul 26, 2020
Been doing some xmas and birthday shopping on the web. Pretty happy with my selections. Who would have ever thought not so many years ago, we would not need to go to a shop to spend our money. Dolls house, frozen hair head, fly wheels, lego, neon stones, gem book, clothes, hooded blanket. Gee, i had a good time and had corned beef n salad sanwiches for lunch and cake n coffee for afternoon tea In my caravan. Life is good.
msg said
12:01 AM Jul 28, 2020
What did I do to day? Nothing. It rained all day so I couldn't even go for a walk.
Rocket I am so glad you had a good day. I just want to get out there.
I think I'm allowed to go over to Batemans Bay, but I have to wait and make sure daughter and son in law come home safely. They had to go to Melbourne for him to have an op. I compared Melbourne to Mordor and the kids like Frodo and Samwise. lol. Bit scary.
Then I hear that there has been a landslide on Pooh's corner blocking the highway so no Batemans bay.
And.. as its 12:12am it is my daughter's 40th Birthday and she's stuck in a hotel in Mordor all by herself and himself in hospital. She can't see anyone or do anything because shes in quarantine. And I'm whinging?
.
-- Edited by msg on Tuesday 28th of July 2020 12:18:27 AM
Had a cup of coffee, did the edges and mowed the front lawn, having another coffee while I wait like a expectant father for the phone call to came and get our caravan from the service guy.
Yes, Rocket, spent some more money with Jacks Caravan Repairs.
Ps, not a good photo but I thing you will get the idea, we don't have much lawn, 4 runs with the electric one.
-- Edited by Radar on Tuesday 28th of July 2020 11:46:38 AM
We (that's me) need to replace an original toilet suite in the guest/family bathroom.
Off to Reece to get one that fits (tap position is an issue) on the Son's trade account. Can't believe how cheap they are & full porcelain too.
Then ..
I thought that I'd remove the old unit while I await delivery & the Son to do the install.
I will probably get impatient & install it myself. Can't be too hard. What could go wrong?
Oops .. I decided to remove a section of very old paisley pattern wallpaper behind the old cistern.
Buggar, I thought that the wall was fibro & so I soaked it well with hot water & set to with vigour, too much as it turned out because the sheeting was plaster board.
Another job when the wall dries .. patching the scrape through the brown paper surface of the plaster board.
I suppose that I could just leave it there behind the new cistern ... but the Son & the director SWMBO, would give me heaps. Son won't know after I paint the wall, if he ever turns up.
Oh well, what can I stuff up tomorrow.
LOL Nothing, 'cause we are off to the Goldie to have lunch at Northclife Lifesavers with old friends
Time now to pick some beans & peas for dinner and sit down to my daily limit of two measured glasses of red.
ps. Just sliced up a full prime Rib Fillet to freeze for the next van trip. ($17/kg at Drakes at the moment & good steak too)
the rocket said
10:12 AM Aug 22, 2020
Cupie wrote:
The work is never done with a 40 year old home!
We (that's me) need to replace an original toilet suite in the guest/family bathroom.
Off to Reece to get one that fits (tap position is an issue) on the Son's trade account. Can't believe how cheap they are & full porcelain too.
Then ..
I thought that I'd remove the old unit while I await delivery & the Son to do the install.
I will probably get impatient & install it myself. Can't be too hard. What could go wrong?
Oops .. I decided to remove a section of very old paisley pattern wallpaper behind the old cistern.
Buggar, I thought that the wall was fibro & so I soaked it well with hot water & set to with vigour, too much as it turned out because the sheeting was plaster board.
Another job when the wall dries .. patching the scrape through the brown paper surface of the plaster board.
I suppose that I could just leave it there behind the new cistern ... but the Son & the director SWMBO, would give me heaps. Son won't know after I paint the wall, if he ever turns up.
Oh well, what can I stuff up tomorrow.
LOL Nothing, 'cause we are off to the Goldie to have lunch at Northclife Lifesavers with old friends
Time now to pick some beans & peas for dinner and sit down to my daily limit of two measured glasses of red.
ps. Just sliced up a full prime Rib Fillet to freeze for the next van trip. ($17/kg at Drakes at the moment & good steak too)
Livin the life.
Radar said
10:54 AM Aug 22, 2020
Hi Rocket.
If I write on here, this will disturb my peace out Central Queensland.
We are all good, having the day off.
msg said
01:11 PM Aug 22, 2020
Watching it snow in my back yard. Glad I'm inside in the warm though. Not all that pretty, mixed with rain.
Cupie said
03:51 PM Aug 22, 2020
msg wrote:
Watching it snow in my back yard. Glad I'm inside in the warm though. Not all that pretty, mixed with rain.
What? Not Pretty.
At almost 80 years of age, I have never witnessed snow falling.
We once took the kids to the Au Alps & played in the snow and built a snowman.
I took lots of photos with my 35mm camera only to find out later that I hadn't loaded any film.
When in USA and on a previous trip to NZ we saw some snow on the distant peaks but that was about it. The idiot proof Digital camera worked on those occasions.
Slush or not, I envy you ... just a little bit.
msg said
04:30 PM Aug 22, 2020
Well it was melting well before it hit the ground. So no coverage. It was a mixture of a few bits of this white stuff floating down and pelting almost horizontal rain. and Freezing cold.
Relax-n said
09:13 PM Aug 28, 2020
Well, with spring just around the corner, I thought I might fiddle in the garden a bit.
So for something different, we got the honeycomb up and bees attached!
Lets get this thread up n cracka lacking. Been quiet for awhile. Well we had a quiet time with the brisbane lock down last weekend. Just chillin. Making some homemade muesli bars. Yum. Had a new year get together here, everyone onsite was invited. had karioke. Best and happiest night in years. A few drinks, a few laughs, good company. Life is good.
the rocket said
10:05 PM Jan 17, 2021
sorry, same as above.
N i like your bees relax n -- Edited by the rocket on Sunday 17th of January 2021 10:06:23 PM
-- Edited by the rocket on Sunday 17th of January 2021 10:09:14 PM
Radar said
02:41 PM Jan 18, 2021
We are staying safe at home for a few more weeks hopefully we can go out enjoy the countryside.
While at home for last 2 weeks been sorting and scanning our paper photographs, what a nightmare.
My first paper photographs are from about 1920 then my own started in 1965 mostly black and white at first then slides.
Lots and lots of great memories now becoming digitalised our computers, tripple saved.
the rocket said
08:55 PM Jan 18, 2021
Radar wrote:
We are staying safe at home for a few more weeks hopefully we can go out enjoy the countryside.
While at home for last 2 weeks been sorting and scanning our paper photographs, what a nightmare.
My first paper photographs are from about 1920 then my own started in 1965 mostly black and white at first then slides.
Lots and lots of great memories now becoming digitalised our computers, tripple saved.
Ho radar, good job. I did this 6 years ago and now regretting it. Then i had a computer n could see photos anytime but since then i have bought an ipad n hard drive does not work on it..have not seen photos for many years. Shame. Rocket
Radar said
10:19 PM Jan 18, 2021
I not going to get in an argument but I find myself android or Microsoft systems work better overall specially with cameras. i do have a I phone and when i add those photos to my system its not always good.
I can get I phone to my My windows but unable to get photos back to I phone which annoys me a bit, I try not to use I phone camera.
Cupie said
12:33 AM Jan 19, 2021
Radar wrote:
I not going to get in an argument but I find myself android or Microsoft systems work better overall specially with cameras. i do have a I phone and when i add those photos to my system its not always good.
I can get I phone to my My windows but unable to get photos back to I phone which annoys me a bit, I try not to use I phone camera.
I find getting photos ... especially those that save as videos (what do Apple all them 'ive' or something) and actual videos ... to copy to my PC a real PITA. iTunes is a joke so I just try to copy them manually one at a time. Copying whole folders doesn't work too well. Much easier from my camera.
ps. What did I do today ... Monday is house cleaning day for me while SWMBO does the ironing.
After that I sat down to watch a bit of cricket but the rain intervened so I read a book. The latest by Peter Cosgrove.
Craig1 said
03:36 PM Jan 19, 2021
Radar, did you work 30 hour days?, what system and hardware do you use please?
Radar said
10:13 PM Jan 19, 2021
Craig1 wrote:
Radar, did you work 30 hour days?, what system and hardware do you use please?
Sorry, I did not grow up in your world, mine only has 24 hour days.
It probably took 6 weeks of mucking about to do the slides back in April, June packed that away 1965 to 1982 away, approx 40 boxes of 38 slide boxes plus 600 slides of a working holiday overseas. Really got stuck in to it.
900 files x 3 photos, I started scanning back mid December and still got some to go. Some days about 10 hours, short ones, longer ones and it stops me from drinking which is good.
Its interesting I was talking with my wiz bang son overseas tonight and I was saying that I am just a little disappointed with some of the reproduction, guess what I should of thrown the 2005 model scanner in the bin and brought a new one as they have much higher dots per inch, bugger.
And there is more, I did get rid of a lot.
-- Edited by Radar on Tuesday 19th of January 2021 10:18:01 PM
Craig ... Thanks for that. I'll look into it. Price is right. I just hate the idea of un installing the current set up & putting another in. Current one has low voltage alarm & cut out option. No mention of that feature on this one. I'll have to check that out.
Hey Cupie
In response to your statement "what else do you do on a wet day".
I spent a good part of the day bringing the computers, the tablet and the storage all in line.
My beautiful Acer 2003 model lap top that only gets used to play music though and linked to our stereo has the same data as the old electric black box, over the years some gremlin got in there and changed a few things, all now backed up.
my new 2019 Dell laptop is where I store our photos and downloads of interest, it is now all backed up on a SSD black box that I need to ask the office management permission to touche.
At the end of the day, I was out by 3 photos from 46583 photos, not bad over 2 lap tops and a SSD storage.
Music was a another story, the short version is I said "yes" to do want to get rid of double ups "major wrong" now I have a heap of albums with songs missing.
the other thing which made a real mess is, changing the size of the songs so you get more on a USB. Well young ones would bin it all and go to Spotify music to get songs.
The winter veggies loved the rain.
Well I am a little excited.
I have brought my first item off E Bay, not the best way of buying an item but lots cheaper. A 2kw diesel heater for the caravan which arrived yestered day 7 days and 4.3 hours after pressing OK on the computer. From Melbourne, even if the add said they were in Sydney, arrived in Brisbane all the parts appear to be there in new condition.
Now for to fit heater before the end of the month.
I hope you sanitized it mate?
I can say that cos I am a VIC.
Keep Safe out there.
Hi Mike
I agree its a great lifestyle option with plenty of benefits yet the costs can be high so it is good idea to be as fully informed as you are. I learnt some good lessons when selling my parents home in an over 55s retirement gated community. Not only did they need to pay the 30%+ on the sale price, the contract required the seller to repaint internally, replace floor coverings, replace blinds/curtains plus make any necessary maintenance repairs - added costs to consider. If the owner had changed anything in the home since purchasing it was essential to produce documented evidence of prior approval as without that the seller could encounter big problems. In my parents case they had replaced carpet with high quality timber flooring. In addition, the company (as per contract) had up 9 months to sell their home and during that 9 month period the weekly maintenance fees ($110) had to be paid. My parents moved into residential aged care so their home was empty and ready for sale and they needed the sale ASAP to fund their $700k aged care fees which attracted interest until paid. We came to realise that it was company practice to advertise and show only a few units at a time to potential purchasers. When a home next to my parents was filled with a truck load of contemporary furnishings we new it was next on the list yet it had been empty and ready for sale for several months prior.
As for my parents home which they had totally loved, I admit to being a bit sneaky and while clearing up and when the sales person was in the house next door locking up, I invited the potential purchasers while waiting outside chatting to look through my parents home which they did and loved it. While I clearly faced a very angry salesperson once he realised his clients were with me next door my strategy worked and his clients subsequently insisted on buying my parents home.
Best wishes with your search and decision making.
Yep, those over 50's/60's places can be a financial trap.
We toyed with the idea of 'Downsizing' from our very large 5 bed 3 bath highset place in the suburbs.
I became something of an expert in the Qld legislation covering such places, which I must say was quite comprehensive & the facility managers/owners were very upfront with the arrangements.
Their general comment was along the lines of 'This is not a financial investment but a lifestyle option'. 'Be aware of the costs at the outset'.
Well the more we looked into it the less we were prepared to transfer our assets from our children to the facility owners. Sure if you have lots of assets outside the family home to pass on to your children or don't wish to leave them anything much in your will than this may be for you. Not for us though.
One that we really liked had an 'exit fee' of 9% of the SALE price for up to 4 years (36%) plus all of the restoration costs that you mentioned, plus a Sales agent (them) fee & the ongoing service fees for up to 3 months pending sale. 50% or any capital gain went their way too but you wore any capital loss (although I suppose that their 36% cut of the sale price would be less). All legal & included in the legislation. The purchase price was $700,000 & the monthly service etc fees $700, plus you paid for your Electricity but weren't allowed to install solar, and your communications which was FTTN crap. It may have been equivalent to going on a permanent cruise (perhaps not now with C19 though) or booking into a resort hotel. LOL
BTW WRT buying through ebay, I have used it many times over the past few years always with complete satisfaction. These days I avoid anything from China direct, but I believe that many of the Australian based suppliers are often just fronts or Chinese Australian importers with a Au wharehouse perhaps. But the prices are so good and delivery times (except out of China) are excellent.
-- Edited by Cupie on Wednesday 15th of July 2020 09:54:31 AM
Hi Cupie
Great info and thanks for sharing. It is certainly a complex proposition and I strongly believe the lifestyle can be fabulous yet that needs to be weighed up against the costs and expenses as you found out. I have heard some people make the comment that it wont matter as that will be their last home so it wont be there problem to sort out however the reality is that unexpected health circumstances can happen that force a decision people may not have otherwise made as was the case for my parents and then the sorting will become their problem.
Take away message...absolutely do your research and make an informed decision
Co-incidence or what? I see that this is the subject of a "Special edition' of the GN Times.
Its an absolute minefield. And one i do not want to think about Just now.
Been doing some xmas and birthday shopping on the web. Pretty happy with my selections. Who would have ever thought not so many years ago, we would not need to go to a shop to spend our money. Dolls house, frozen hair head, fly wheels, lego, neon stones, gem book, clothes, hooded blanket. Gee, i had a good time and had corned beef n salad sanwiches for lunch and cake n coffee for afternoon tea In my caravan. Life is good.
What did I do to day? Nothing. It rained all day so I couldn't even go for a walk.
Rocket I am so glad you had a good day. I just want to get out there.
I think I'm allowed to go over to Batemans Bay, but I have to wait and make sure daughter and son in law come home safely. They had to go to Melbourne for him to have an op. I compared Melbourne to Mordor and the kids like Frodo and Samwise. lol. Bit scary.
Then I hear that there has been a landslide on Pooh's corner blocking the highway so no Batemans bay.
And.. as its 12:12am it is my daughter's 40th Birthday and she's stuck in a hotel in Mordor all by herself and himself in hospital. She can't see anyone or do anything because shes in quarantine. And I'm whinging?
.
-- Edited by msg on Tuesday 28th of July 2020 12:18:27 AM
So far today I made a cuppa and captured sunrise.
Had a cup of coffee, did the edges and mowed the front lawn, having another coffee while I wait like a expectant father for the phone call to came and get our caravan from the service guy.
Yes, Rocket, spent some more money with Jacks Caravan Repairs.
Ps, not a good photo but I thing you will get the idea, we don't have much lawn, 4 runs with the electric one.
-- Edited by Radar on Tuesday 28th of July 2020 11:46:38 AM
I finally got around to sharpening all the knives finishing off with a translucent Arkansas sharpening stone.
The work is never done with a 40 year old home!
We (that's me) need to replace an original toilet suite in the guest/family bathroom.
Off to Reece to get one that fits (tap position is an issue) on the Son's trade account. Can't believe how cheap they are & full porcelain too.
Then ..
I thought that I'd remove the old unit while I await delivery & the Son to do the install.
I will probably get impatient & install it myself. Can't be too hard. What could go wrong?
Oops .. I decided to remove a section of very old paisley pattern wallpaper behind the old cistern.
Buggar, I thought that the wall was fibro & so I soaked it well with hot water & set to with vigour, too much as it turned out because the sheeting was plaster board.
Another job when the wall dries .. patching the scrape through the brown paper surface of the plaster board.
I suppose that I could just leave it there behind the new cistern ... but the Son & the director SWMBO, would give me heaps. Son won't know after I paint the wall, if he ever turns up.
Oh well, what can I stuff up tomorrow.
LOL Nothing, 'cause we are off to the Goldie to have lunch at Northclife Lifesavers with old friends
Time now to pick some beans & peas for dinner and sit down to my daily limit of two measured glasses of red.
ps. Just sliced up a full prime Rib Fillet to freeze for the next van trip. ($17/kg at Drakes at the moment & good steak too)
Livin the life.
Hi Rocket.
If I write on here, this will disturb my peace out Central Queensland.
We are all good, having the day off.
What? Not Pretty.
At almost 80 years of age, I have never witnessed snow falling.
We once took the kids to the Au Alps & played in the snow and built a snowman.
I took lots of photos with my 35mm camera only to find out later that I hadn't loaded any film.
When in USA and on a previous trip to NZ we saw some snow on the distant peaks but that was about it. The idiot proof Digital camera worked on those occasions.
Slush or not, I envy you ... just a little bit.
Well, with spring just around the corner, I thought I might fiddle in the garden a bit.
So for something different, we got the honeycomb up and bees attached!
Lets get this thread up n cracka lacking. Been quiet for awhile. Well we had a quiet time with the brisbane lock down last weekend. Just chillin. Making some homemade muesli bars. Yum. Had a new year get together here, everyone onsite was invited. had karioke. Best and happiest night in years. A few drinks, a few laughs, good company. Life is good.
sorry, same as above.
N i like your bees relax n
-- Edited by the rocket on Sunday 17th of January 2021 10:06:23 PM
-- Edited by the rocket on Sunday 17th of January 2021 10:09:14 PM
We are staying safe at home for a few more weeks hopefully we can go out enjoy the countryside.
While at home for last 2 weeks been sorting and scanning our paper photographs, what a nightmare.
My first paper photographs are from about 1920 then my own started in 1965 mostly black and white at first then slides.
Lots and lots of great memories now becoming digitalised our computers, tripple saved.
Ho radar, good job. I did this 6 years ago and now regretting it. Then i had a computer n could see photos anytime but since then i have bought an ipad n hard drive does not work on it..have not seen photos for many years. Shame. Rocket
I not going to get in an argument but I find myself android or Microsoft systems work better overall specially with cameras. i do have a I phone and when i add those photos to my system its not always good.
I can get I phone to my My windows but unable to get photos back to I phone which annoys me a bit, I try not to use I phone camera.
I find getting photos ... especially those that save as videos (what do Apple all them 'ive' or something) and actual videos ... to copy to my PC a real PITA. iTunes is a joke so I just try to copy them manually one at a time. Copying whole folders doesn't work too well. Much easier from my camera.
ps. What did I do today ... Monday is house cleaning day for me while SWMBO does the ironing.
After that I sat down to watch a bit of cricket but the rain intervened so I read a book. The latest by Peter Cosgrove.
Sorry, I did not grow up in your world, mine only has 24 hour days.
It probably took 6 weeks of mucking about to do the slides back in April, June packed that away 1965 to 1982 away, approx 40 boxes of 38 slide boxes plus 600 slides of a working holiday overseas. Really got stuck in to it.
900 files x 3 photos, I started scanning back mid December and still got some to go. Some days about 10 hours, short ones, longer ones and it stops me from drinking which is good.
Its interesting I was talking with my wiz bang son overseas tonight and I was saying that I am just a little disappointed with some of the reproduction, guess what I should of thrown the 2005 model scanner in the bin and brought a new one as they have much higher dots per inch, bugger.
And there is more, I did get rid of a lot.
-- Edited by Radar on Tuesday 19th of January 2021 10:18:01 PM