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  1. Kiwi Phil

    Leak in Dam Wall

    I have a dam with max holding capacity of 3.5million litres of water.<br />We have been in drought for around 5yrs, so the dam has not reached its overflow level.<br />About 3/4's way up the wall a leak in 1st yr of drought. <br /> It has started from the clay wall drying out, and remaining dry...
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    Bubbacat - you there

    I seem to recall you mentioning a family member in the Nursery/growing Industry.<br />I am going to have to make a few changes to my product lines soon and talking with others outside of my immediate circle with different ideas can some times be helpfull.<br />Cheers<br />Phillip
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    Bushfires and Drought.

    The drought has finally caught up with me. Having to run the town water in to the dam to keep the pump from pumping mud.<br />Am probably loosing as much if not more water from evaporation as on the plants.<br />My Spring sales are down, so I guess that indicates the home gardener is suffering...
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    Crocodile Attack

    In the Nth part of our State, a Croc (4m and 300kgs (15'? and 600lb+ - i think) came out of the water at 4am, and went in to a tent, grabbed the guy and dragged him out. Wife grabbed the kid in the cot. Grandma came out and pounced on the croc to stop it getting the bloke to the water. The...
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    One of the better days in my life

    I sold my boat today. :) :) :) <br />Cheers<br />Phillip
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    OOOOpra

    OK, who on this web won a car.............<br />(or were you watching the Jerry Springer show...... :D :D )<br /><br />Cheers<br />Phillip
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    American Cricket Team

    I try hard not to watch the sports summary on TV when it goes to the game of cricket: the Aussie team V the American team.<br />A complete mismatch.<br />The Aussie Team is probably the best in the World.<br />I doubt the American team would be in position 20 in the top 20.<br />I can't speak...
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    Boats in Berths.

    Is there any contraption (not a Air Dock or a Lift) that has been developed to allow you to work on your Outdrive while you are in a Berth or at a Mooring. At an affordable cost.<br />I have seen a Sea Pen at our Boat Show last week and it has got me thinking.<br />Cheers<br />Phillip
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    Rain

    Today we have reicieved the 1st noticable rain in probably the past 6 months. <br />It won't be enough to settle the dust for more than half a day, but at least it will freshen the brown lawn up a bit.<br />We have been in a drought for probably the past 5 yrs. My dam has not been full in all...
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    Photo of my Tub

    OK, here goes.(about my 1200th atempt).<br />This is a shot of my boat i have been wanting to send.<br /><br /> <br />Cheers<br />Phillip
  11. Kiwi Phil

    Laying Concrete - advice ?

    I have 35 cubic meters of concrete drives and parking area to put down.<br />I have not concreted for 15+ years. Then we just finished the job off with a brush (broom) finish, after sceeding it of course.<br />In this country they get the surface really smooth.<br />I have bought a hand float...
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    SouWinner - Yo-lota Lancruisers

    Seeing you have an interest in Toyota Lancruisers, then Australia is littlered with them. <br />They are the biggest selling 4 wheel drive, and have been since years before 4x4's became the popular.<br />The Nissan Patrol is OK too, but the Landcruiser has a reputation for handling our...
  13. Kiwi Phil

    JB

    Could you contact me some time via my e-mail please<br />Cheers<br />Phillip
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    Test - I got lost.

    I went to broardband, and got a new e-mail address, then been unable to log on to iboats for a few weeks. This is a test to see if I am still a member.<br />Cheers<br />Phillip
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    Anti Fowling - 1st time...advice

    My tub is coming out of the water in 2 weeks to clean/remove barnicles/re anti-fowl/service leg.<br /> <br />I have never done this before.<br />The Marina hire me the water blaster and said they would show me what to do. I don't want to count on their advice, just in case there is no one there...
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    Mercruiser Parts in Australia

    For the Australian members.<br />How do you get your engine parts etc.?<br />Do you have to go directly through a licienced Mercruiser Agent?<br />I have searched around for some time and it seems we are not so fortunate as our USA friends. They seem to have a very wide choice: We seems trapped...
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    What size auxillary motor

    I am considering getting an auxillary outboard for a 25' Flybridge Cruiser. It weighs under 3.5tons when full of fuel. It is powered by a 305 mercruiser with Alfa 1.<br />I would like to attach the auxillary on one of those fold up attachments you bolt to the stern.<br />I am in tidal waters, so...
  18. Kiwi Phil

    Softball Fans, Texas Style!!

    One of our TV Networks Nightly News Shows (9) puts on an unusual/stupid/amusing/etc item right at then end.<br />Tonights item covered in detail a Baseball Fan from Texas, USA,(looked a real mongrel too) beating a 4yr old by pouncing on/over him to get a ball that had been smacked in-to the...
  19. Kiwi Phil

    Cover Outdrive

    My boat is in a mariner, stays in the salt water all the time.<br />There are barnicles on the stern drive. <br />With the boat came a canvas bag with a draw string. You apparantly raise the leg, slip the bag over it, pull the drawstring, then lower the leg.<br />Tried it a couple of times but...
  20. Kiwi Phil

    Unicorn: Down Under.

    I come from a small township, Morayfield, half way between Brisbane and Caloundra.( 30 min each way).<br />Also 30 min from Bribie Island.<br />The place is beautiful, with weather people go on holidays too. Very lay-back too, especially outside of Brisbane. Pace is dead slow compared to Sydney...
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