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Good (Tuesday) morning. Overnight Low of 9.2C and the wind abated around 2100... another wattle tree was split (not dangerously) and easy to access. No other damage observed. It's presently 16.9C, clear and calm. There was 1.4mm in the gauge @ 0900. So far today I've re-mounted the flagpole and...

Good (Monday) morning. Overnight Low of 9.9C with very gusty winds. It's presently 14.5C and sunny with more howling winds later today. There was 4.7mm in the gauge @ 0900 and, yesterday, had 0.5mm. I did dismount the flagpole in anticipation of the weather. It'll stay down until tomorrow. No...

Of course you haven't... the ducks keep on eating them.

G'day Mate and welcome to TBN from Downunder. Enjoy the site, from wherever in the world you are.

Good (Sunday) morning. Overnight Low of 14C! and the wind has truly picked up (we're under a warning for the next couple of days). It's presently still 14C, mostly overcast and, as I mentioned, very windy. I haven't checked the gauge from yesterday's drizzle yet, I'll do that when I return from...

Good (Saturday) morning. Overnight Low of 9.4C and it's presently 14.9C, overcast with a slight breeze and occasional misty drizzle. There was a paltry 0.3mm in the gauge @ 0900. The wind is predicted to really 'pick up' tomorrow. Yet another lazy Winter's day today... but with these recent...

Good (Friday) morning. Overnight Low was a mild 13C and it's presently 15.8C, mostly cloudy with sporadic showers. A bit of a breeze accompanies the showers but there's not much in them. There was a drop or two in the gauge @ 0900. Paddock #2 chain-harrowing went well, some wind chill as there...

Honestly, I was surprised when I heard this as I was sure that she'd 'carked it' a while (couple of years) ago. Perhaps that was due to her 'retiring' due to illness, though.

Good (Thursday) morning. Overnight Low of 3C and it's presently 15.4C, partly cloudy with a steady breeze. The paddock transfer happened yesterday arvo which means that this arvo will be 'tractor fun' to chain-harrow Paddock #2. It has been fairly dry as of late (really, just morning frost/dew)...

Actually, I've avoided this situation by filling the new fuel filter with diesel before, delicately ;), 'installing' it. It really does cut down on the self-priming turn-overs.

Good (Wednesday) morning. Overnight Low of 5.4C and it's presently 13.9C, somewhat overcast with a breeze. Well, it's 'into town' day for mail & groceries. I do believe that another, mysteriously appearing, case of wine awaits me at the Post Office. The agisted horses have pretty much polished...

Good (Tuesday) morning. Overnight Low of 0.6C with a slight morning frost. It's presently 13.8C, fairly clear and calm. Recyclable tip run completed yesterday (cardboard & wine bottles). Today should be a dhobi day. Lazy Winter days... which I'm happy with. That's about it, take care all.

Yeah, that used to be the way it would happen here in Tasmania, too. The Devils would've devoured it, bones & all, quick-smart. Now we depend on the Ravens and, at times, Wedge-tail Eagles to do that... I'm not sure if the Spotted-quoll is a scavenger as there are a few of them around here; they...

Good (Monday) morning. Overnight Low of 0.2C with a light frost. It's presently 10.5C, clear and calm. A lovely 'Morning Prayer' service yesterday and the congregation are really enjoying our new priest. I did spot the 'missing' horses at the Pony Club on my way back home and they returned...

Good (Sunday) morning. Overnight Low of 1.6C and it's presently 2.1C (heading to 15C). It's calm with light cloud cover. I'm off to Church in a few minutes (new Service time) and then the rest of the day is His. That's about it, take care all.

Good (Saturday) morning. Overnight Low of -0.4C (Winter, for my area, is back) and it's presently 14.6C. It's sunny and fairly calm with high, wispy, cloud. There was a frost this A.M. When I eventually poked my head outside this morning for my morning coffee & pipe, I immediately noticed that...

Good (Friday) morning. Overnight Low of 2.7C and it's presently 9.6C, sunny and calm. There was 1mm of rain in the gauge. House 'sprucing' done. I'm expecting a lady from my Church here in a wee bit to 'walk me through' some sort of on-line course that the diocese wants all Church Councillors...

Good (Thursday) morning. Overnight Low of 0.4C and it's presently 8.2C, overcast and fairly calm. Just another repeat of yesterday but the house cleaning will be done. Until, of course, the next time. That's about it, take care all.

Good (Wednesday) morning. Overnight Low of 1.4C and it's presently 12.2C, sunny with a gentle breeze. There was 0.4mm in the gauge. The wind will probably return this arvo but not as intense as it's been. The mid-Winter house 'sprucing' continues whenever I get around to it. I'm in no...

A few (decades) ago I was in San Diego on a Navy Port Visit and visited the Zoo. It's huge and even had double-decker (top removed) busses going around... I walked. I was at the pygmy hippo's pond (all you could see were ears & nostrils) and ducks, when one of these busses drove by. The bus...

Well then, you'd better catch up hadn't you.

Good (Tuesday) morning. Overnight Low of 9C and it's presently 12.9C, overcast with some 'rain' predicted... as it is lightly falling now. The wind has somewhat abated but stronger gusts are in store 'til this evening. A puttering day yesterday. I did re-hang the shed gutter. Today I really do...

Good (Monday) morning. Overnight Low of 11.2C and it's presently 16.2C, sunny & clear with very gusty winds... after a few days of these winds I'm getting irritated. Looks like another eaves-trough re-hanging on the ''wood shed" due to the gusting wind direction. Whilst having my first coffee...

Good (Sunday) morning. Overnight Low of 10.6C (wind chill 5.1C) and it's presently 11.2C, sunny, cloudless with a steady light breeze. As usual, I'm off to Church in a half hour and then the rest of the day is His. That's about it, take care all.

Good (Saturday) morning. Overnight Low of 9C and it's presently 14.1C with a gentle breeze and the sun has just poked out from the clouds. Yesterday's quick trip into town to retrieve a case of Pinot Noir was followed by a relaxing day around the property. It should be a repeat for today. :)...

Mate, adding a "Good Post" is not adequate for showing support for you and the situation you (and your wife) are going through. 'Vent' away.

Good (Friday) morning. Another balmy overnight Low of 12.6C and it's presently 15.5C, high-overcast with wind. Yesterday's trip to PO for wine cases delivery turned out to be only one... and, sure enough, I received notification this A.M. that the other case was ready for collection. <sigh> I...

Here in Australia, and probably New Zealand, traditionally, a butcher (whether an independent 'shop' or a supermarket) is known by the sausage(s) they make. We're spoilt for choice.😋

Good (Thursday) morning. The 'warm' overnight Low's continue with a 12.6C. Presently it's 15.7C, mostly cloudy with a steady wind. There was 0.3mm in the gauge @ 0900. A successful trip into town yesterday, especially at the hardware shop. After I returned from grocery shopping I got stuck-into...

Yep. That's a 'long roll'.

Heck, in Australia we simply use a slice of bread (buttered or not) with BBQ or tomato sauce (+ grilled onions if that's your preference). Mind you, that's usually with a snag (sausage), but a 'hotdog' would suffice. A 'natural skin' saveloy is my preference in a bakery produced long-roll...

Good (Wednesday) morning. Overnight Low was a balmy 11.5C and it's presently 16.4C... well, 'they' did say that it would be a mild Winter. It's partly cloudy with a steady wind from the NW. We (MAHW & I) did do the horse transfer from Paddock #1 to #2. Whilst waiting for her to arrive I took...

Well that's a bugger... as I wrote, mine's still going strong. Yes, they're 'firm' when you first lay down. Then your body heat allows the foam to conform to your shape/contour.

Mate, I did the same thing (Doctor's note for Tax purposes) for a 'whiz-bang' supportive computer/office chair and for the same reason = circulation = medical. The Doctor had no problem with providing the note/endorsement. I bought it at the same time as the "Tempur" mattress. The federal tax...

Good (Tuesday) morning. Overnight Low was 11.2C, however a howling wind gave a wind-chill of 5.4C. It's presently 16C, clear and calm. Yesterday's Church Council meeting went well... seeing as our new priest is, well, 'new', I asked how he was 'set up' for regalia (cassock/surplice/stole(s))...

16 years ago (give or take a month) I bought a "Tempur" mattress and I haven't looked back. Absolutely the best mattress and it's still as good as the first night I slept on it. Very supportive. I was even able to claim the cost on tax, with a note from my Doctor, as I have Type II diabetes =...

Good (Monday) morning. Overnight Low of 5.4C and it's presently 15.7C, fairly clear with a light breeze. Not much on for today, although the MAHW's daughter is already here riding/working/playing with her horse... it's ' Winter school holidays' for the next fortnight so I'll expect her here...

Good (Sunday) morning. Overnight Low of 3.5C and it's presently 4.6C, clear & calm (for the moment). There was 5mm of rain in the gauge @ 0730. The ointment is working wonders on "Rum"'s eye, the 'MAHW' is pleased. No up-date on which end the pills are entering, though. I'm off to Church in a...

G'day Mate and welcome to TBN from Downunder. Don't sell yourself short on contributing to the forums... many different experiences combine to problem solve here. Enjoy the site.

Good (Saturday) morning. Overnight Low of 5.3C with rain and gusty wind. Presently it's 10C, overcast with more rain & not-so-gusty wind. There was 3.4mm in the gauge @ 0900. The 'Mad Agisting Horse Woman' returned from the Scottsdale Vet at 1500... short story is that a 'barbed' grass seed had...

Good (Friday) morning. Overnight Low of 1.3C and it's presently 14.1C, mostly sunny with a gentle breeze. Rain expected early tomorrow but the Guess-timaters keep on adjusting the amount I'll receive. Woke up to find the 'Mad Agisting Horse Woman' out in Paddock #1 looking after her horse...

Good early (Thursday) arvo. Overnight Low of 3.6C and it's presently 17.4C (2 above the predicted). Mostly sunny and fairly calm. I was, indeed, able to restrain myself WRT limb-trimming yesterday... mostly because I limited myself to long-handled secateurs, so I only lopped what I could reach...

G'day Mate and welcome to TBN from Downunder. A quick perusal of TractorData.com - Ford industrial tractors sorted by model Industrial tractors shows the Ford 555 series (and a 550) with a 3 cyl donk. Hopefully other Members will come along with more advise. Other than that, enjoy the site...

G'day Mate and welcome to TBN from Downunder. I, also, have a small 'horse property' and the recommendations for a 40+hp tractor are spot-on for what you need now and into the future, especially when it comes to handling (safely) round bales. Enjoy the site from wherever in the world you are.

Good (Wednesday) morning. Overnight Low of 3.3C and it's presently 11.8C, partly cloudy, calm and there was 0.7mm in the gauge @ 0900. It's 'into town day' for mail and groceries. I'm contemplating doing a wee bit of tree limb trimming... the downside to that is that I may not know when to...

Good (Tuesday) morning. Overnight Low of 3.3C and it's presently 9.5C, overcast and calm. It was sunny and a high of 16C yesterday arvo so I 'broke down' and chain-harrowed Paddock #6... yes, it was still damp but I just couldn't stand looking at that job. I went several times over the horse...

Good (Monday) morning. Overnight Low of -1.3C with a crisp frost. It's presently 11.3C, clear and calm. Mostly a puttering and dhobi day. These frosts are playing havoc with the surface moisture... it's just not soaking in enough to run the tractor + chain harrow over it without tearing up the...

I'm not lazy... I'm savouring the moment.

Good (Sunday) morning. Overnight Low of 0C and it's presently 2.5C (heading to 15C, 'they' say). Clear and calm. Paddock #6 will wait for another day... the ground is still 'mooshy'. But there's only morning frost to dampen things so it shouldn't be long 'til the ground firms up. I'm off to...

I have a 50ltr 'caddy' (with a 12V pump and nozzle) that I refill with 20ltr 'jerry' cans. The 12V can be provided via a dedicated battery, which I use, or via the tractor's 12V battery. 100ltr caddy's are nor the norm down here.

I, too, joined an Aussie wine 'club' many years ago... all of the wines are selected Australian and I've rarely had a bottle that was 'off'. In that case I simply call them up and they credit me the price of that bottle, no questions asked other than which bottle it was. I've learnt a lot about...

Thanks for that (AND to all of the responses, so far). As to 'type' of red, she's definitely not the 'sweet' type... full 'bodied' including Cab Sav, Malbec, Merlot, GSM and Shiraz.

Good (Saturday) morning. Overnight Low of 2C and it's presently 12.7C, fairly clear with a steady Southerly breeze = colder temps. I did get two large 'garbage bags' filled with jumpers/fleeces/pants/work clothes and took them into town to the 'Op Shop'. They were gratefully accepted. Thanks...

I did mention Rye to her, especially Crown Royal... although I've heard that there are some that are adding maple syrup to the blend. I didn't consider Argentinian. That makes a bit of sense as they're on a similar latitude to Australia.

I have a friend who lives in Washington DC (her husband (RAAF Squadron Leader) is on exchange) who is trying to find good red wine, especially Shiraz, in the U.S. She would like to experience good North American red wine but has, so far, been disappointed in the quality of 'local' North American...

Good (Friday) morning. Overnight Low was 1.2C (-0.6C at dawn) with a light frost. It's presently 12.9C, clear and calm. What with the current Wintery (for NE Tassie) overnight temperatures, my thoughts go to the local 'homeless', most of whom live in the bush. So I've decided to go through my...

Good (Thursday) morning from a Wintery Tasmania... the overnight Low was a frosty -3.8C and it didn't go above 0C 'til after 0930. It's fairly calm and just gone a bit overcast. Presently 11C. ... and I'm back from a surprise 'Whatsap' call so now the early arvo... There's not much on for...

Good (Wednesday) morning. The overnight Low was 6.3C (although quickly down to 3.4C @ dawn) and it's presently 9.5C, calm & clear. Paddock transfer went quickly and the 'MAHW's' daughter finished up netting the hay round after school. I shifted the water-trough as (@ 14yo) she wouldn't be able...

Good (Tuesday) morning. Overnight Low of 0.1C and it's presently 7.6C, calm with a light/high overcast. The 'Mad Agisting Horse Woman' has requested a paddock transfer to #1 later on today. I can easily drop a round into that paddock this arvo and prepare the water trough hose system for when...

Good (Monday) morning. Overnight Low of 6.1C and it's presently 13.9C. Clear and calm. There was 4mm of rain in the gauge. It's a puttering/organising kind of day today. I've pretty much got the new desktop computer set up to my liking (meaning 'retro'... the way it used to be), but I know that...

Good (Sunday) morning. Overnight Low of 6.3C and it's presently 9.4C, partly overcast and calm. Well, last evening was unexpected... my computer's virus protection/firewall subscription didn't transfer properly. I was finally able to contact, via mobile phone, an actual 'real live' computer...

Good (Saturday) evening. This morning was a mild 8C and it's presently 7.4C. It was quite foggy this A.M. for my drive down South and the Fingal Valley section of the Esk River was very flooded. There was 4.6mm in my gauge when I returned home @ 1630. Very good meeting in Brighton. I left here...

Good (Friday) morning. The overnight Low was a balmy 11C with heavy rain throughout the night. It's presently only 11.2C, calm, overcast and continuing to rain. There was 46.6mm in the gauge at 0900... the direction of the rain actually dumped 84mm at the Aerodrome. Due to the predicted rain I...

I've always had an extinguisher mounted to my ROPS... it was the first 'modification' I performed on my tractor when it arrived. Over the years I've (thankfully) never had to use it but I've had to replace it twice. Vibration, over time, will render them inoperable so periodically check the gauge.

Good (Thursday) morning. Of course, this being the Southern hemisphere, it's the shortest day of the year. The overnight Low was 1.3C and it's presently 9C, overcast with rain expected this arvo and into tomorrow. Fairly calm. I'm still puttering along with the new computer but the major...

Good (Wednesday) morning. The overnight Low was -3C (frost) and it's presently 9.9C, clear and calm. I've skipped over the last few days as I've dealt with (and am still dealing with) my new desktop computer. The short story (so far) is that on Monday I made the trip into Launceston (2.5hr one...

Good (Sunday) morning. Overnight Low of 6C and it's presently 7.1C (looking to go to 14C). It's overcast and calm. The Aerodrome reports 0.4mm but I haven't checked my gauge yet. I'm off to Church in a bit and then the rest of the day is His. I'm off to Launie tomorrow morning to buy a new...

Good (Saturday) morning. Overnight Low was a windy yet very mild (for Winter) 13C. It's presently 16.6C, mostly sunny with the wind continuing for the day. Today looks to be a repeat of yesterday so I'll do some dhobi and research computer 'tower's. That's about it, take care all.

Good (Friday) morning. Overnight Low of 3.3C and it's presently 15.5C, mostly grey cloudy yet fairly calm. Wind is expected later on. Mostly contacting organisations that require my new CC details... as I remember them. I'm also cleaning out folders/stuff on this desktop computer in...

Good (Thursday) morning. Overnight Low of 5.2C and it's presently 15.1C, clear and calm. My new debit/credit card did, indeed, arrive at the PO yesterday. I was able to 'activate' it whilst there and tested it out (petrol - credit) and groceries (debit/savings account). All good. So today I'll...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_pycnantha The wattle flower is Australia's floral emblem and can be seen on our National Coat of Arms.

A reciprocating saw ("sawzall"). I use it so often that I truly wonder why I "didn't buy sooner". Seeing as I'm 'dedicated' to Makita, that's the one that I purchased. A heavy (weight-wise) one IOT let the tool do the work.

Good (Wednesday) morning. Overnight Low of 4C and it's presently 13.2C, fairly clear and calm. All 'tasks' completed yesterday. Especially that hanging (barberchair/'widowmaker') wattle tree. After using my "sawzall" to get all of the non-supporting thicker branches, I decided to use my manual...

Good (Tuesday) morning. Overnight Low of 3C and it's presently 12.4C. High, light overcast and calm. A somewhat productive yesterday arvo... Hay round transfer, again to Paddock #6, was straight-forward. The 'Mad Agisting Horse Woman' decided not to do a paddock transfer as it's Winter and the...

Have you put an inspection camera down into the fuel tank and had a look at what could be causing the continuously occurring blockage(s) in the filter(s)? Is there any debris/water appearing in the fuel bowl?

Good (Monday 'King's BD Holiday') morning. Overnight Low was 4C and it's presently 15.6C, fairly clear and calm. The 'Mad Agisting Horse Woman' & daughter, unexpectedly, returned from their weekend horse riding adventure last evening at around 1730. Nothing was wrong, they all just decided that...

Good (Sunday) morning. Overnight Low (actually, dawn) of 4.5C and it's presently 7C. Calm with light, high cloud cover. Yesterday, Penelope the Pussybeast came 'in' with a mouse (she's a very good "mouser")... I have yet to find the carcass. :D I'm off to Church in a half hour and then the...

Good (Saturday) morning. Overnight Low of 4.3C and it's presently 15C, fairly clear with gusty wind. There was a brief shower prior to 0900 but nothing significant in the gauge. (Edit: There was 0.5mm) The 'Mad Agisting Horse Woman' and daughter have loaded up their horses with a couple of...

Good (Friday) morning. The overnight Low was 8C and it's presently 13C, clear with some wind. There was 7.7mm in the gauge this 0900 and 13mm yesterday. I highly recommend to all that if you need to transfer data from an 'old' mobile phone to a 'new' one that you engage a professional to do it...

Good (Wednesday) morning. Another balmy overnight Low of 11.2C and it's presently 18C! A heavy fog to start the AM, now calm & clear. There was 1.0mm in the gauge at 0900. Well, the phone data transfer (yesterday) was a bust... as I suspected it would be. Nothing is ever 'simple' for me and it...

Good (Tuesday) morning. Overnight Low was a balmy 10.6C and it's presently 15.9C, overcast, calm with occasional rain/drizzle. There was 2.8mm in the gauge at 0900. So it looks like another 'inside' day, which means getting at the 'project' of transferring my (not so) old mobile phone's data to...

Good (Monday) morning. Overnight Low of 2C and it's presently 13.1C, mostly overcast and calm. So far it's been an 'inside, domestic chores' kind of day. We'll see what else happens as the day progresses. That's about it, take care all.

Good (Sunday) early arvo. Overnight Low of -1.2C (frost) and it's presently warmed up to 16.4C, clear and calm. The 'Mad Agisting Horse Woman" & daughter did not return yesterday evening from Pyengana (they rode the 'beginner' 20km course) but the horse float & horses were here when I got back...

Good (Saturday) early evening. The overnight Low was 5C and it's presently 12.2C (coming down from 16C). It's clear and calm. A beautiful day spent in a cow pasture (with associated 'landmines') manning the gate to keep the cattle/sheep separated and let the endurance riders through. As it...

Good (Friday) morning. Overnight Low of -1.6C (Yep, we're officially into Winter) and it's presently 12.4C, clear and fairly calm. Into town yesterday to book the 'new' meeting venue (we've met there before) and then swung by the hardware store to get 3 new gutter hangers. Those were bought in...

G'day Mate and welcome to TBN from Downunder. Congratulations on your new rig. What are using for a counter-balance for working the FEL? Oh, and enjoy the site.

Good (Thursday) morning. Overnight Low of 6.2C and it's presently 13.4C, clear with a gentle breeze. there was 8.5mm in the gauge at 0900. What a difference from yesterday, though... howling wind throughout the day and into the evening. Fortunately I only suffered a couple of tree limbs down...

I'd still put staples at the top & bottom, plus one or two evenly spaced between. The wire will stretch over time, even due to environmental factors and begin to 'bow'. Think of it as "a stitch in time...".

Good (Wednesday) morning. Overnight Low of 10C and it's presently 16.9C, very overcast with gusting wind... my mobile phone is constantly 'pinging' with wind/weather warnings. I've taken my flagpole down. Of course, the damaged wattle tree remains until these hazardous conditions abate. It's...

Good (Tuesday) early arvo. Overnight Low occurred like yesterday; 6.2C at 2200 and then crept up to 11.5C this morning. It's presently 16.3C, overcast with a gentle breeze. I was actually on TBN earlier this morning when some sort of power 'glitch' knocked out the internet... which inspired me...

Hmmm... good questions. "agist" is a verb (Oxford concise) and the noun is "agister", as is the 'service provided'; "agistment". I, the landowner and facility provider, offer "agistment". The client would therefore be the "agister". As far as I know the lexicon. :D

G'day Mate and welcome to TBN from Downunder. Enjoy the site.

Good (Monday) morning. Overnight Low was, technically, 6C when I toddled off to bed at 2230. Then it warmed up to 11.6C. It's presently 15.5C, partly cloudy with a breeze. Transfer of horses into Paddock #6 went fine. The 'Mad Agisting Horse Woman' & her daughter replaced the rubber matting in...

Mate... the OP is simply referring to the type of electrical receptacle; the round one that used to be used for a vehicle's cigarette lighter. They are still used today but for alternative purposes. The OP wants to plug in an amber hazard light on top of his ROPS, not a cigarette lighter...

Good (Sunday) arvo. Overnight Low of 11.3C and it's presently 15.9C, overcast, gentle breeze and a 'smattering' of rain on my way into Church. ... which I'm back from, so the rest of the day is His. Although I am expecting the 'Mad Agisting Horse Woman' sometime later to shift her horses over...

G'day Eric, I, too, have not seen these "TEMU" adds on TBN... however I run AdBlock +, so advertisements are at a minimum. I do agree that the sexualisation of children is very inappropriate. TBN's administration will, undoubtedly, address your concerns.

Good (Saturday) morning. Overnight Low of 2.2C and it's presently 16.1C, clear with a steady breeze + gusts. So, with the wind, I'll be postponing the wattle tree clean-up. It's just me here so 'safety first'. Yesterday, I must have hydrated enough because the Sister was able to get the blood...

That's exactly what I did and for the same purpose.

Good (Friday) morning. Overnight Low of 4C and it's presently 13.9C, calm and clear. There was 0.5mm in the gauge at 0900. Looking to hydrate (a lot) prior to heading into town to give a blood sample, then I'll swing by the Chemist to see if they've got a covid booster shot available. I just...

I'd till it first, if possible, keeping in mind the rocks... followed by rolling. A roller is bloody heavy and an ATV really wouldn't be up to the task. That's tractor work IMO.

G'day Mate and welcome to your first post on TBN from Downunder. Correcting mis/dis-information is part of what we're all about, eh? Enjoy the site.

Good stuff and congratulations. When my Z-trac was delivered, the Dealership bloke recommended that I practice driving it around the property without the mower engaged & the deck up until I got the 'hang of it'. I found that if you kept the left control at a steady 'speed' and used the right...

Good (Thursday) morning. Overnight Low was a balmy 14C (8C with wind-chill). It's presently 14.6C (down from 16C), overcast, sporadic mist/rain and gusty wind. Damage from last nights "severe" wind was the top portion of a large wattle tree. It's snapped/bent but still attached (barber-chair?)...

Good (Wednesday) morning. Overnight Low was a very mild 11.6C and it's presently 16C. Overcast and calm... for the moment! <dramatic music> The entire State of Tasmania is under a severe weather/wind ALERT!!! It'll 'start' here this late arvo and last until early tomorrow morning + some rain is...

G'day Mate and welcome to TBN from Downunder. Enjoy the site.

What tyres are mounted? R1, R4, ?

Good (Tuesday) morning. Overnight Low of 6C and it's presently 15.2C, high-haze overcast and calm. Fairly 'standard' day planned and I'll be heading over to the Navy Cadet Unit at 1800... a new, potential, leader has volunteered to be trained up. Once that happens, recruiting will commence. The...

Good (Monday) morning. Overnight Low of -0.5C and it's presently 9.5C, overcast and calm. I very much doubt that it'll reach the predicted 17C. :D Lovely evening and a good 'sleep-in' to start the day. My main task is to wrap, then mail, some birthday presents for my Brisbane (QLD) Mate... of...

Good (Sunday) arvo. Overnight Low was 7C and it's presently 14.2C (wind chill makes it 10C), it's clear sunny and we're under a gale warning which should dissipate by this evening. I'm back from Church and the rest of the day is His... plus it took me 2.5hrs to read all of yesterday's GM posts...

Whilst at the 'parts store', get a 'bottle' of diesel biocide to add to the fresh tank of fuel. It's an "ounce of prevention" against a future biological growth forming due to there having been water in the tank. Trust me on this as I had a similar incident and two YEARS later, the growth (some...

I believe the concern is that the coiled portion remaining on the reel, when 'energised' will produce a magnetic field... Google "degaussing coil" for an explanation. Due to this generated magnetic field, heat will be generated and has the potential to break down the insulation. The produced...

I know that the local RC and my own Anglican Church have a 'columbarium' for ashes & urns on the grounds.

Good early (Friday) arvo. Overnight Low of 2C and it's presently 13C, overcast and calm. Last evening's meal/meeting was a very 'robust' one and was ended at 2200... home and needed to stoke the fire so I was late to heading off to bed = a bit of a sleep-in. I just had a conversation with the...

A Flush-cut sawzall blade... I was unaware there was such a thing. Interesting AND I've learnt something!

Sometimes, yes. But a forest trail ride only goes for a couple of hours at the most. The 'left behind' horse usually calms down after a while. They don't do anything to harm themselves, just pace around and call out (neigh) for their missing paddock-mate. Very 'dramatic' for a time but they're...

Good (Thursday) morning. Overnight Low of -2.0C, frost on the ground this A.M. It's presently 14C, calm, clear and sunny. I've got a dental check-up this early arvo and then an evening meal/meeting which should get me home before 2200. That's about it, take care all.

I agree... perhaps a simple davit + block & tackle to raise the door up to a manageable angle. Edit: Ah, I see from added pictures that it's a vertical door, not a horizontal one to a 'root cellar'... or am I wrong?

What!?! The reason that I have 6 fenced paddocks is so that I can rotate the horses, allowing the paddocks to 'regenerate'. Each paddock might get used 3 times a year. AND muddy paddocks mean hoof problems.

I don't believe so. I reckon it was a combination of the "Mad Horse Woman" not quite securing that gate and that it was the horse's first night 'alone', knowing that there was another horse just there. They're placidly hanging out with each other. Now we'll have to see how they act when (and it...

Good (Wednesday) morning. Overnight Low of -0.7C (frost) and it's presently 13.8C, calm & sunny. It's 'into town day' for mail & groceries. Arvo plans are a trip to the tip + somehow the empty-wine-bottle box is full again. WRT "being 'new' to the area versus being generationally 'born' in the...

Yes, L4N, as it turns out, the new horse opened the gate on it's own! 😲 They're getting on fine with each other. (y)

I've got the Z355E with the 48" deck and have had it for just over a year now. I probably mow 2.5 acres around the house, driveway and front 'horse exercise' area. It's worked flawlessly, although I do have to keep my mouth shut, due to rough ground. :) It's a non-commercial so there's not a lot...

Good (Tuesday) morning. Overnight Low was a surprising 10.6C and it's presently 15.8C. There's a stiff breeze from the South and it's mostly sunny. There was 0.8mm in the gauge. I was 'up' fairly early this morning but not as early as the "Mad Horse Woman"; there was no horse in Paddock #2 and...

Good (Monday) morning. Overnight Low of 2C and it's presently 17.9C. Calm-ish and sunny. The "Mad Horse Woman"'s new horse, found out it's a standardbred gelding, should arrive this arvo and Paddock #2 is ready to receive him. I've got a Church Council meeting this early evening. Not much else...

😲 :D I guess that I have something of a 'knit cap', then. Although it's a felt/fleece material. As I said, we just refer to them as a 'beanie'. Even if it has a 'tassle' or 'pom-pom'. (no propeller :)) There's a nautical reason for a 'pom-pom' (France, Ireland and a few other Navies have them...

Good early (Sunday) arvo. Overnight Low was 0.4C and it's warmed up to 18C! It's sunny with a gentle breeze. I'm back from Church and the rest of the day is His. Gave myself a haircut/beard trim yesterday... which probably resulted in the near freezing temperature this morning. Fortunately I...

Down here in Tassie a 'metal' roof (the most common is "Colorbond" ((yes, without the 'u'))) is practically the norm. It's what I have and the sound of rain on the roof is, indeed, a wonderful sound.:) The further North you go, where it starts to get warmer, it somewhat shifts to terracotta...

Good (Saturday) morning. Overnight Low of 2C and it's presently 16C, mostly sunny and calm... and, no, there was no rain even though the 'Bureau of Many-guesses' predicted a 40% chance. The horse paddock transfer went very well. So much so, and the weather was so nice & calm, (and I was...

G'day Mate and welcome to TBN from Downunder. WOW. Thinking about your problem (and not knowing how your tractor is being stored) one way, as a deterrent, would be to 'padlock' the grill guard. I don't know how but it would/may make it difficult to access the bonnet (hood) latch. Enjoy the...

Good (Friday) morning. Overnight Low of 5.4C and it's presently 15.5C, a high overcast sky with light variable wind. The 'Guessers' are covering their arse with the chance of a shower. :rolleyes: As I mentioned yesterday, I'll be transferring the horses into Paddock #5 (water trough shift & a...

Good (Thursday) morning. Overnight Low of 1.5C and it's presently 15.3C, sunny and calm. I love the quiet of an early morning when I can hear a soft, dull 'roar' in the distance. When I lived in various Big Smokes that sound would be that of traffic... out here, I know that it's the sound of...

<snert> I wouldn't know... heck, I need to be told if there's any codeine in a tablet or cold medicine or I go 'weird'. Even a whiff of marijuana turns my stomach.

Good (Wednesday) morning. Overnight Low of 1.5C and it's presently 18.8C, sunny and calm. Practically a repeat of yesterday. It's 'into town' day for mail & groceries... so at least I'll get off my arse and do something. ;) That's about it, take care all.

Does you local "Legion" or associated Veteran's organisation provide an 'advocacy service'? Our Returned and Services League (RSL) has a Veteran's Centre that helps in negotiating/filling the myriad of forms required.

G'day Mate... seeing as no one has 'popped up' with a requested schematic (yet), might I suggest that you go to your dealership's Service/Parts department and ask for one. I know that my JD Dealership will (and has) provide a printed schematic for free. Best of luck.

Have you ever heard of a "pelican pick"? It's originally a coal-miner's hand tool but is extremely handy/useful in excavation and gardening. Our large hardware stores ("Bunnings" is were I bought mine) sell them. Fossickers use them too.

Good (Tuesday) morning. Overnight Low of 0.7C (light frost) and it's presently 17.1C, mostly sunny and calm. Looks like a repeat of yesterday = glorious. I love the quiet of living rural. That's about it, take care all.

Drew, doesn't "Raid" come in an 'odourless' formulation? I know that some of our popular brands ("Mortein" is what I buy) does.

Good (Monday) morning... and happy BD to Fritz from waaaaay down South. The overnight Low was -1.2C and it's currently 14.6C, clear & calm. Honestly, there's not much happening for me. Just enjoying my blissful retirement, doing what needs done as it happens. I'm glad that Drew's tools didn't...

Good (Sunday) morning. Overnight Low of 1.6C and it's presently 6.8C, hazy with a gentle breeze. Fortunately, the coronation was on at a very decent hour down here so I was able to watch the whole event. I toddled off to bed at around 2230, as they were making their way home. Well, I'm off to...

Good (Saturday) morning. Overnight Low of 5.6C and it's presently 13.6C. The day started overcast but has now shifted to partly cloudy. It's calm and there was 2.6mm in the gauge at 0900. What with all of the GM 'reports' of 'backs & bodies' showing their age, I've made the executive decision...

Good (Friday) morning. Overnight Low of 1.6C and it's presently 15.2C, overcast and calm. Some rain is expected this arvo but the amount predicted constantly changes from a 'torrent' to a 'smattering'. There's not much planned for the next few days so we'll see what 'comes up'... or not. :)...

Good (Thursday) evening. The overnight Low was 5C (0C when I arrived at AGFEST) and it's presently 10.5C. I believe that the high, here in St Helens was 15C. It was a glorious sunny day, calm and there was 2.1mm in the gauge from last evening. The run, to and from AGFEST, was great and there...

What? It is Thursday... down here, anyway. ;)

Good (Wednesday) morning. Overnight Low of 7C and it's presently 14.3C, mostly cloudy & calm. Rain forecast for this arvo, there was 4mm in the gauge at 0900. It's 'into town' day for mail/groceries. I'll use the the rest of the day to prepare for an early start tomorrow morning for AGFEST...

Gordon Lightfoot has just passed away. :cry:

Good (Tuesday) morning. Overnight Low of 10C and it's presently 19.5C, partly cloudy & calm. There was 1mm in the gauge at 0900. There's not much scheduled for today, mostly because the weather forecast keeps 'changing'. It was supposed to rain today and now that's shifted to tomorrow. Thursday...

G'day Mate and welcome to TBN from Downunder. Enjoy the site.

Good (Monday) arvo. Overnight Low of 4.2C and it's presently 16.1C, overcast, calm with a smattering of rain. There was 0.4mm in the gauge this morning. Not much planned for today other than catching up on my dhobi. I picked up an AGFEST Special edition of the Tasmanian Country newspaper which...

Yes the Premier was expected, although he (due to distance) was a good 3/4 hours late. Just to clarify, the Premier is the leader of the State Government in power. (Federally, he/she is called the Prime Minister under the 'Westminster' style of government.) Each State has an apolitical...

Good (Sunday) morning. A true indication that Winter is 'on the way' as the overnight Low was 1.4C! Heavy morning dew (that looked like frost, but wasn't) in the early sunlight. It's clear and calm, presently 4.6C. I'm not going to put a fire on until after this Thursday... which is the most...

Good (Saturday) evening. The overnight Low was 4C and it's presently 12C. It was a clear day with very little wind. The meeting in Westbury went very well and we had a late visit from the Premier of Tassie, who sported quite a number of questions. A clear drive there and back (3.5 hrs each...

Before draining the tank, I'd put an inspection camera down into it just to see if it needs a clean/wiping out. After draining you can use a long-handled 'grab-it' with "Chux" (J-cloth). Draining is easy. Have a large container ready to collect the fuel. Then un-clip the rubber(?) fuel line...

G'day Mate and welcome to TBN from Downunder. Enjoy the site.

Good (Friday) morning. Overnight Low of 11.6C and it's presently 20.2C, light wind. It was rain-cloudy this early morning and now it's partly cloudy... there was 4.8mm in the gauge at 0900. Last evening's meeting was very 'productive' although it was sad to discover that the Thai menu items...

Good early (Thursday) arvo. Overnight Low was a balmy 11C & I awoke to 15C, slightly overcast with the odd breeze. It's presently 23.9C. A round of hay was put/set-up in Paddock #4 last evening. A busy morning starting with a video call to my Aunt in Burlington, Ontario, then it was over to a...

Good early (Wednesday) arvo. Overnight Low of 6C with a heavy dew. It's presently a glorious, tee-shirt wearing 27.1C, clear and calm. I've been 'into town' for, first, a coffee gathering of Veterans... a few of us anyway as most were seen yesterday at the ceremonies, then over to do my weekly...

Nope, it happens around here too. Binalong Bay out towards The Gardens and South to Scamander are very popular 'getaway' camping spots for touring RV's and caravans. Many people put out A$15 small bundles of split firewood in road-side stands. Local grocery & petrol stations do the same.

Ta Mate. We had another great turnout for the wreath laying ceremony, probably 350+, which is fantastic for a wee town of 3,500. There are a few other towns in our 'Shire' (County) that would be holding their own too. Oh, yeah... I did get Paddock #3 chain-harrowed & mulched yesterday. :)

Good (Tuesday) ANZAC Day morning. The overnight Low was 9C but dropped down to 6C at dawn. It's presently clear, sunny and calm at 8.3C... looking to reach 21C. A great turnout for the Dawn ceremony (400+) and we then 'retired' to the RSL for a 'gunfire' coffee (coffee with a shot of rum). I'm...

Good (Monday) morning. Overnight Low of 9C and it's presently 18.7C, partly cloudy with a gentle breeze. A relaxing day yesterday and I actually turned the evening's TV off at 2130 and went to bed. Today I hope to chain-harrow & Z-turn mulch Paddock #3, then get a very early 'turn in' as I'll...

I've personally never had an issue with my 4105 and it's never been 'back to the shop' for anything.

Good (Sunday) morning. Overnight Low of 6C and it's presently 20.2C, bright & sunny with a very slight breeze. Horses transferred into Paddock #4, although the 'Mad Agisting Horse Woman' has asked that a round of hay be put it on Wednesday as she's going away for a fortnight. She'll use squares...

Good (Saturday) morning. Overnight Low was a mild 13.5C and it's presently 22.2C, mostly sunny with a slight breeze. A very productive day yesterday at the neighbour's property. We managed to pull only one of the three stumps as the root systems for the other two were intertwined... he'll...

:D... I'm not laughing at you, Mate. I'm laughing at some of the 'exotic' animals I've eaten in far off Ports whilst in the Navy. One that comes to mind was in Manilla. I was stumbling out of a drinking establishment in the wee hours, after a few tipples you understand, and was feeling a bit...

Good (Friday) morning. Overnight Low of 13.4C and it's presently 15.3C, lightly overcast with a gentle breeze. I'll soon go out and fuel-up the tractor & swap the bale spears for the 4in1. The neighbour is just a couple of properties down. That's about it, take care all.

I smile at these solutions, which are needed, but cost a lot. Being retired Navy, I simply screwed some plastic 'gutter-guard' mesh to the inside side(s) of my horse water troughs to provide a "scramble net" for any critter that happened to fall in. It's been ten years since doing this and...

And that's the value of surveying the job prior... There's a stump or three that needs removal + a number of associated roots that will pretty much negate using the tiller. So, I'll show up tomorrow morning with the 4in1 mounted and a rounded 'D' shackle on the draw-bar (+ my ballast box for a...

😲 Ah, no. Something is aerating the fuel.

Good (Thursday) morning. Overnight Low of 3.1C and it's presently 20.7C, mostly sunny with a steady breeze. After my 'into town' run yesterday, I broke down and did the mowing. I could've (should've?) waited another day for things to dry-out but I was in the mood to do it. A few 'mooshy' places...

G'day Mate and welcome to TBN from Downunder. Enjoy the site, from wherever in the world you are.

Good (Wednesday) morning. Overnight Low of 11.2C and it's presently 16.7C, partly cloudy and fairly calm. There was 8mm in the gauge at 0900. Most of that rain occurred early this morning but there was enough yesterday arvo to negate mowing. Meh, 'she'll be right' as I can get to it anytime and...

Good (Tuesday) morning. Overnight Low of 7.2C and it's presently 18.5C. Overcast, slight breeze and it's just started to lightly drizzle. Which, of course, delays any thoughts of mowing until things dry up enough. I postponed mowing yesterday to allow the ground to firm up. I did complete a...

Good (Monday) morning. Overnight Low of 4.5C and it's presently 21.1C, mostly sunny with a light breeze. There was a total of 18.8mm in the gauge. Well, hopefully this temperature will have dried off the heavy dew from this morning and I can actually get a bit of house/driveway/front-paddock...

Hmmm... well 'something' is blocking, what I suspect, is fuel continuing to reach the injectors. I mean, the whole system 'works' for 15-20 minutes and there's only 3 things that you need for ignition = fuel, air, and spark. If it 'works' for 15-20 minutes there must be sufficient air & spark...

G'day Mate. Have you put an inspection camera down into the fuel tank to look for any 'crud' (biological growth or debris) that would be blocking or restricting fuel getting to the system?

Good (Sunday) morning. Overnight Low was a remarkable 14.8C and it's presently 13.8C, overcast with gentle breeze. It's been raining since midnight and will continue until this evening so I'll check the gauge tomorrow. (The aerodrome reports 10.8mm) I'm off to Church in a half hour and then the...

Good (Saturday) arvo. The overnight Low was 11C and it's presently 19C, overcast and calm... expecting heavy rain this evening through to morning. There was 1.5mm in the gauge at 0730. A great run over to Ross, both this morning and on the way back! Practically no one in front of me the whole...

Good (Friday) morning. Overnight Low of 11.5C and it's presently 16.6C, overcast and fairly calm. there was 1mm of rain in the gauge at 0900. Looks like it's going to be a repeat of yesterday, today. That's fine. The 'Mad Horse Woman' came over (with her horse) to do some work on my exercise...

Good (Thursday) morning. Overnight Low was a mild 12C and it's presently 16.5C, overcast, calm with sporadic misty drizzle. There was 1.5mm in the gauge at 0900. On the way to Church last evening a little bandicoot tried to commit suicide. Fortunately I was only going at 70kph and managed to...

Good (Wednesday) morning. Overnight Low of 9.8C and it's presently 19C, lightly overcast and calm. There was no rain in the gauge this morning despite Penelope the pussybeast coming in last night very wet. :) As I said yesterday, it's 'into town' day for groceries and then the Church ceremony...

As soon as this ceremony is completed... simply put, it's like a mini-coronation where the Priest takes on responsibility for the parish and 'receives' the Church's communion regalia (paten [Eucharist plate] & chalice).

Good (Tuesday) morning. Overnight Low of 10C and it's presently 18.3C, overcast and the wind has abated. Productive meeting last evening, especially organising for Wednesday evening's 'induction', by the Bishop of Tassie (Anglican), of our new Priest. I was also pleased that, with all this...

Nothing in the post yet. Besides, it's a wee bit late to arrange accommodation... I suppose I might be able to get a room at my club in London, "The Union Jack Club", but I'd most likely have to 'sling a 'mick' on HMS BELFAST if it came down to it. I wasn't born for Betty's coronation in '52. :)

Good (Easter Monday) morning. Overnight Low of 4C and it's presently 16C, partly cloudy with a stiff breeze. Yeah, we're definitely into Autumn but I've yet to light an overnight fire in the heater. Just doing some dhobi and general puttering around the house. I've got a Church council meeting...

"Your Majesty" at first and "Sir" after that. ;) Nah, I know what you're on about... 'Chuck' or 'Charlie' is the humorous way. Just like it was 'Betty & Phil'.

:D Mate, after all these years you have to know that we Aussies shorten words then (usually) add 'ie', 'y' or an 'o' on the end. In this case it's for chocolate. And, of course, just to confuse the matter, a "Chocko" is (particularly a WWII reference) an Army Reservist = a 'chocolate soldier'...

Good (Easter Sunday) morning. Overnight Low was 1.2C (due to wind chill) and it's presently 11.5C, clear & sunny with strong winds... well that'll dry up things. Of course that'll keep the temperature down to the mid-teens (C), but you can't have everything, eh? The Mad Horse Agisting Woman...

Good (Saturday) morning. Overnight Low of 12.4C and it's currently 20.9C, mostly sunny with a gentle breeze. There was 3.6mm in the gauge at 0900. Things are drying out from yesterday's thunderstorm but the ground is still 'mooshy'. Not much on for today... take care all.

I think that I saw it on Facebook: it was a drag horse manure 'scoop' which may suit your purpose. Pinecones are about the same size as horse 'droppings'. They're light enough to be towed by a lawn tractor, Z-turn or such. I just Googled "drag horse manure scoop" and a couple of examples...

It's unrelated but, g'day Cobber and welcome to TBN from Tassie. Enjoy the site from wherever you are. Ahh... (updated location) you're a fellow Taswegian!

Good (Good Friday) morning. The overnight Low was 12C and it's presently 15.4C (possibly going up to 20C). Heavy rain so far, starting at 0230 plus a thunderstorm that lasted well into 0630. I haven't checked the gauge yet but the Aerodrome recorded 27.2mm at 0730. Update: There was 59.5mm in...

Good (Maundy Thursday) morning. Overnight Low of 11.4C and it's presently 21C, overcast and calm. That's going to change later on tonight as the 'heavens' are predicted to open up with thunderstorms and such all day tomorrow. It'll be a wet Easter weekend. Paddock transfer completed last...

Good (Wednesday) morning. Overnight Low of 8.2C and it's presently 21C, calm and sunny. Well, it's my weekly 'into town' day for mail & groceries, plus I'll top up the ute with petrol after yesterdays trip. I believe that the horses are due for a paddock transfer this late arvo (from #2 to #3)...

Whoops... you're right (in my defence, I was tired from the road-trip). I meant a 'power-board'. In this case a 4 receptacle with surge protection. :)

I do and my 'set-up' is very stable as the spears are mounted low... which means I can carry them low and it's very easy to 'flip' the rounds onto the end. The ones that you're looking at would be too high for my taste/experience.

Good (Tuesday) evening. The overnight Low was 6C and it's presently 18.3C (with the sun setting). Gorgeous sunny day that warmed up by noon. I got away just prior to 0800 with plenty of time for any road construction that I encountered... and there was a lot. Some sections were 'corrective' and...

G'day Cobber... my stuff lives in a South-facing shed so I really don't worry about protecting it from UV (which can be brutal down here). Mostly 'car wash' soap & water... Armour-all could be used, I suppose, but then you've got that slippery factor from that coating. Heck, the only time my...

A 'fingers crossed', 'touch wood', congratulations Eddie!

Good (Monday) morning. Overnight Low of 8.8C and it's presently 22.1C, clear with light variable winds. Last evening turned out to be a 'turn off the TV and rock-out to tunes on YouTube'.:cool: That is until Penelope the pussybeast said, "Oi! That's enough. Go to bed." I'll need to make a...