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Every other forum I've been on will not allow the use of the most basic words used in general conversation in Australia. Here I can say cock (as in rooster), Dick (as in a truncation of Richard) , prick (as in thorn in finger), arse (no need to elaborate) etc and it is simply liberating! It's just bloody cool to be able to write without the PC Computer Police editing common words available in every dictionary. So what makes this forum software so different to all the others? Cheers Ray

My birthday is coming up and the wife asked me what id like, i said i wouldn't mind a welder. Nothing mega pricey, just something that would suit my small workshop. this one caught my eye http://www.tradetools.com/products/MIG180GG can someone in the know steer me in the right direction?

Why does my post count not increase when i post?

In case you haven't heard of Battery University, it's an excellent resource for understanding how batteries work and how to get the most out of your batteries: http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/. Cheers Ray

An interesting article for those of you who are gmail users: http://www.technologyreview.com/blog/mimssbits/27863/?p1=blogs. Cheers Ray

Still going without smokes....ahh its been a few weeks and its still not getting easier.....when will it stop:angry: Help me out guys.... Share your success or not stories with me.... Dan

I just thought id start a thread on other non 4x4 forums, one i like to use is http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/ , its a good general allround ozzie forum on everything from solar panels to computers and loads more. I find it quite usefull and hopefully some of you that havent seen it might like it. Does anyone else have anything worth a look? cheers Wayne

Dont know if anyones seen this but its pretty weird and worth a look. http://www.bitrebels.com/design/to-satisfy-the-cannibal-in-you-baked-body-parts/

The fun police are right into the alcohol attack today: http://www.news.com.au/national/support-for-ban-on-booze-ads/story-e6frfkvr-1226362906214 We need a revolution to get rid of all these do gooders who seem to think they know better than everyone else as to how we should live our lives. Cheers Ray

This morning was OK, pretty average with nothing much happening ( as usual) but the afternoon picked up quite nicely. Had an appointment to go see someone about a contract type Job. I was confident I'd get the gig after having spoken to them on the phone and being worth about $10K, was rather keen to get it. Much to my great satisfaction, not only did I get that job, but a bigger one was well with one of their other centres. All up about $25K worth of work over a month. Should start in about 2-3 weeks. Stoked. When I got home I had an email for another gig I put in for ( way back last year) and they wanted to find out If I was still available in 2 weekends time. …

iPod Docking Station: http://inhabitat.com...ire-tree-trunk/ Cheers Ray

That's what it was this morning and still only 2 deg at the moment. I need to get a wood fired heater ASAP, so that I can keep a fire going all day and night. Still can't figure out why the previous owner installed a gas fired heater. Bloody 45kg bootles empty quicker than a keg at 21st. Cheers Ray

Confuse your dog and Lady Gaga: http://www.gizmodo.c...-your-next-bbq/ Cheers Ray

As you know I work for oil company. I have post open for mechanic aged from 28 to 40 yrs of age. Must hold europe, UK or AUS passpport. 8 weeks on 4 weeks off. This urgent post to be based in Africa. Lots of flying around country to country and long hours but I make sure who ever applies and get the job is well looked after. I will not go into to much detail but if you know someone who has proven track record with trucks and electrics 12 and 24V I like you to email me there details or yours. The post has to filled asap and the person has to be on location by the end of the month. This is a long term position in international oil service company. If you drive a toyota L…

So as the title says, anyone found good bargains on equipment, tools, machinery etc? We are in a lucky position in this country, may aswell spend a little bit on these things. But dont go into debt over it. That will f*ck our economies strength.

I've tried a dozen times to add a profile photo from Photo Bucket but no succsess, Anyone want to tell us the secret?

I just watched a repeat of the titled program on ABC iview: http://www.abc.net.au/iview/#/abc1, and it really is a very interesting look into today's products and marketing strategies. The first episode covers Apple, Microsoft, Sony and Google. Some very interesting observations indeed. Cheers Ray

Yesterday I received a phone call from someone asking for my wife. I said that she's away for a few weeks and said may I ask who's calling, so that I can let her know you called. The response that I received was 'I'm afraid I can't reveal that due to privacy laws.' WTF? What have privacy laws got to do with saying who is calling? The world is just going completely insane. Cheers Ray

at end of season, hes finishing up early for a young bloke but good luck to him! Hes a bloody legend!

As the thread went...... MiniMackGQ So your turbo is leaking oil or your bearings have worn out? Checking that your turbo is not being over or under supplied is easy. The way we do it where i work is : Make sure oil level in sump is good. One person in car with stop watch and another under the hood. Remove oil feed line to turbo and any fittings in top of turbo fit back to oil feed line. You need to catch the oil in a measuring jug. Start the engine run at idle and when the oil comes out the line start timing 15 secs. Shut engine off, running turbo for 15secs at idle is not a problem but if you have to repeat test use oil can to pump some oil into oil feed. You then t…

http://www.heraldsun...n-1226359333450 I just can't seem to generate any sympathy whatsoever. I'm sure all of the mirrors are turned in so she can see her face at all times. Cheers Ray

The aftermath of a not so happy GPS: http://walyou.com/gps-explosion/ Cheers Ray

This is a truck.. and its my office. and it folds out into this.. transformers eat ya heart out yep thats a full blown operating telstra shop this was the view out of my office last event Margaret River WA Surf Comp. Its a hard life fellas. We do lots of v8 events, surf comps etc. If you ever spot it pop in and say hello. ( im the fat bloke who does the entire audio, video data technical set up )

Hey guys In the market for an awning, not a fox wing just a standard one to go on the side of my gq Any info, brand advise etc what's good what's not info posted here would be great And sizing too, what do u find works and is bi enough to keep a swag dry in rain?