Long Aussie Weekend
Apr 17th 2006, 11:08 am
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Long Aussie Weekend
Spent all my time between the garage and Bunnings.
Built myself a great big 6 foot workbench with an F17 (lintel) for the top. Its not the work of a genius ('a madman then' I hear you cry) but it's not too shabby.
Got a vice too.
I love this semi-rural bizo. I get up to all sorts of things at home. And now I know they make houses out of this stuff, I might even extend our laundry out on to the deck with framing timber and cladding now I've realised I am handy with a drill after all. lol.
My neighbour was watching me; he has extended his whole house with the same aforementioned framing timber and cladding. He said "Remember Badge (he didn't call me Badge of course) you're not building spaceships". No wonder people gripe about their homes being slightly out of whack. To be honest, its true, most of the time you're not building spaceships. And anyway, most spaceships of yesterday were made with gladwrap and tin foil and most blokes returned home safely, even Tom Hanks on the Apollo 13 mission.
Even had time to go to a little bush fire. Everyone is burning off now the restrictions are over. One nice little girl even came around with a tray of iced water. They love us. I told her to remember the biscuits next time.
Badge
Built myself a great big 6 foot workbench with an F17 (lintel) for the top. Its not the work of a genius ('a madman then' I hear you cry) but it's not too shabby.
Got a vice too.
I love this semi-rural bizo. I get up to all sorts of things at home. And now I know they make houses out of this stuff, I might even extend our laundry out on to the deck with framing timber and cladding now I've realised I am handy with a drill after all. lol.
My neighbour was watching me; he has extended his whole house with the same aforementioned framing timber and cladding. He said "Remember Badge (he didn't call me Badge of course) you're not building spaceships". No wonder people gripe about their homes being slightly out of whack. To be honest, its true, most of the time you're not building spaceships. And anyway, most spaceships of yesterday were made with gladwrap and tin foil and most blokes returned home safely, even Tom Hanks on the Apollo 13 mission.
Even had time to go to a little bush fire. Everyone is burning off now the restrictions are over. One nice little girl even came around with a tray of iced water. They love us. I told her to remember the biscuits next time.
Badge
Apr 17th 2006, 11:18 am
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Re: Long Aussie Weekend
This post was for the benefit of Mrs.Badge who is currently overseas.
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Apr 17th 2006, 11:23 am
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Re: Long Aussie Weekend
Originally Posted by thatsnotquiteright
Spent all my time between the garage and Bunnings.
Built myself a great big 6 foot workbench with an F17 (lintel) for the top. Its not the work of a genius ('a madman then' I hear you cry) but it's not too shabby.
Got a vice too.
I love this semi-rural bizo. I get up to all sorts of things at home. And now I know they make houses out of this stuff, I might even extend our laundry out on to the deck with framing timber and cladding now I've realised I am handy with a drill after all. lol.
My neighbour was watching me; he has extended his whole house with the same aforementioned framing timber and cladding. He said "Remember Badge (he didn't call me Badge of course) you're not building spaceships". No wonder people gripe about their homes being slightly out of whack. To be honest, its true, most of the time you're not building spaceships. And anyway, most spaceships of yesterday were made with gladwrap and tin foil and most blokes returned home safely, even Tom Hanks on the Apollo 13 mission.
Even had time to go to a little bush fire. Everyone is burning off now the restrictions are over. One nice little girl even came around with a tray of iced water. They love us. I told her to remember the biscuits next time.
Badge
Built myself a great big 6 foot workbench with an F17 (lintel) for the top. Its not the work of a genius ('a madman then' I hear you cry) but it's not too shabby.
Got a vice too.
I love this semi-rural bizo. I get up to all sorts of things at home. And now I know they make houses out of this stuff, I might even extend our laundry out on to the deck with framing timber and cladding now I've realised I am handy with a drill after all. lol.
My neighbour was watching me; he has extended his whole house with the same aforementioned framing timber and cladding. He said "Remember Badge (he didn't call me Badge of course) you're not building spaceships". No wonder people gripe about their homes being slightly out of whack. To be honest, its true, most of the time you're not building spaceships. And anyway, most spaceships of yesterday were made with gladwrap and tin foil and most blokes returned home safely, even Tom Hanks on the Apollo 13 mission.
Even had time to go to a little bush fire. Everyone is burning off now the restrictions are over. One nice little girl even came around with a tray of iced water. They love us. I told her to remember the biscuits next time.
Badge
And I know I'm completely out the loop now, but errm you are Badge?
And who's this bicks bloke?
Apr 17th 2006, 11:25 am
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Re: Long Aussie Weekend
Originally Posted by JackTheLad
Can you get your arse round here and fit a water butt?
And I know I'm completely out the loop now, but errm you are Badge?
And who's this bicks bloke?
And I know I'm completely out the loop now, but errm you are Badge?
And who's this bicks bloke?
Apr 17th 2006, 11:25 am
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Re: Long Aussie Weekend
Originally Posted by Bix
This post was for the benefit of Mrs.Badge who is currently overseas.
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Apr 17th 2006, 11:35 am
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Re: Long Aussie Weekend
Originally Posted by thatsnotquiteright
Got a vice too.
I love this semi-rural bizo. I get up to all sorts of things at home. And now I know they make houses out of this stuff, I might even extend our laundry out on to the deck with framing timber and cladding now I've realised I am handy with a drill after all. lol.
My neighbour was watching me; he has extended his whole house with the same aforementioned framing timber and cladding. He said "Remember Badge (he didn't call me Badge of course) you're not building spaceships". No wonder people gripe about their homes being slightly out of whack. To be honest, its true, most of the time you're not building spaceships. And anyway, most spaceships of yesterday were made with gladwrap and tin foil and most blokes returned home safely, even Tom Hanks on the Apollo 13 mission.
Even had time to go to a little bush fire. Everyone is burning off now the restrictions are over. One nice little girl even came around with a tray of iced water. They love us. I told her to remember the biscuits next time.
Badge
My neighbour was watching me; he has extended his whole house with the same aforementioned framing timber and cladding. He said "Remember Badge (he didn't call me Badge of course) you're not building spaceships". No wonder people gripe about their homes being slightly out of whack. To be honest, its true, most of the time you're not building spaceships. And anyway, most spaceships of yesterday were made with gladwrap and tin foil and most blokes returned home safely, even Tom Hanks on the Apollo 13 mission.
Even had time to go to a little bush fire. Everyone is burning off now the restrictions are over. One nice little girl even came around with a tray of iced water. They love us. I told her to remember the biscuits next time.
Badge
Apr 17th 2006, 11:49 am
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Re: Long Aussie Weekend
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
Good onya Badge, it's always great to hear your stories!
That they are not founded on truth ?
Personall, I view them as factual reports.
Apr 17th 2006, 11:53 am
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Re: Long Aussie Weekend
Originally Posted by Bix
What are you suggesting Vash ?
That they are not founded on truth ?
Personall, I view them as factual reports.
That they are not founded on truth ?
Personall, I view them as factual reports.
Not that I can talk, being a pedant myself...
Apr 17th 2006, 11:59 am
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Re: Long Aussie Weekend
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
Pedantic bastard!
Not that I can talk, being a pedant myself...
Not that I can talk, being a pedant myself...
I knew you would apreciate that one.
Apr 17th 2006, 12:00 pm
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Re: Long Aussie Weekend
Its all very well putting all that on here for the wife to read, Badge, but....HAVE YOU WATERED THE PLANTS??
Apr 17th 2006, 12:01 pm
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Re: Long Aussie Weekend
Originally Posted by thatsnotquiteright
Spent all my time between the garage and Bunnings.
Genuine question!
Apr 17th 2006, 12:18 pm
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Re: Long Aussie Weekend
Originally Posted by Pollyana
Its all very well putting all that on here for the wife to read, Badge, but....HAVE YOU WATERED THE PLANTS?? I DID! I DID! I even contemplated updating my post. I'm a bit concerned. Despite my efforts they do seem a little unlike their normal selves. Even a bit listless.
Apr 17th 2006, 12:21 pm
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Re: Long Aussie Weekend
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
Does your local Bunnings sell sand?
Genuine question!
Genuine question!
I've been walking around taking notes of all the prices and yes, they do. And no, I didn't write the price down.
Ok I lied...I have no idea
Apr 17th 2006, 12:29 pm
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Re: Long Aussie Weekend
Originally Posted by thatsnotquiteright
Bugger.
I DID! I DID! I even contemplated updating my post. I'm a bit concerned. Despite my efforts they do seem a little unlike their normal selves. Even a bit listless.
I DID! I DID! I even contemplated updating my post. I'm a bit concerned. Despite my efforts they do seem a little unlike their normal selves. Even a bit listless.
Do you stroke, chat, pass the time of day with them? or just sling a gallon of water their way Am sure Mrs Badge will be very impressed with the work bench if her plants are dead
BTW I assume she took the baby with her and that you haven't been forgetting to feed and water her 
Apr 17th 2006, 12:38 pm
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Re: Long Aussie Weekend
Originally Posted by thatsnotquiteright
Mate, if they don't sell it, it's not worth having. <Sniff>
I've been walking around taking notes of all the prices and yes, they do. And no, I didn't write the price down.
Ok I lied...I have no idea
I've been walking around taking notes of all the prices and yes, they do. And no, I didn't write the price down.
Ok I lied...I have no idea