November 2009

Solar Power Hot Water

Solar Power Hot Water My Solar Power Hot Water has been installed. I had a few problems along the way including losing hot water on a wet day, having a temporary hot water system put in, taking a day off to get the system installed and the electrician not showing up on that day but [...]

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Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th Friday the 13th has been a significant date for me for many years now.  There are many myths and folklore about Friday the 13th being lucky or unlucky. On Friday the 13th February 2004, I won a MG car under a bottle top. It’s true – Schweppes had a contest and the [...]

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Coffs Harbour Flood – November 2009

COFFS HARBOUR FLOODED AGAIN Coffs Harbour was flooded again on Friday 6 November 2009 with rain continuing over the weekend until Monday 9th November 2009. For the last 7 days to 9 am Monday, Coffs Harbour received 514 mm of rain. Here are some of the ABC news links for the last 3 days. Flood [...]

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Melbourne Cup

Melbourne Cup Day The race that stops a nation…. Like most Australians, the first Tuesday in November means I wander by my local Tab and place a bet.  I use the very scientific method of picking my favourite numbers and a few names that catch my fancy and spend about $15 – $20.  Most work [...]

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