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  1. Can anyone in US help re sourcing Brno Match sights?

    I'm after a bit of a favour if anyone in the US might be in a position to help without going out of their way.....:

    I've been trying today to source the option of Brno Match Sights for my new...
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    Re: Oz Politics... the resurrection

    Guys I hate to seem like a doubting Thomas or disrespectful (as I certainly don't mean to be to either of you), but knowing what has been behind the whole alcohol reform and community support...
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    Re: Tugboat Bill's Last Ride

    I've got photos somewhere (before digital camera's) of Big Red covered in wild flowers and the country as green as an English valley....... the only time I've been past there and probably the best...
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    Re: Oz Politics... the resurrection

    I don't know, I'm a bit out of touch lately which is why I asked if you'd read or heard something new. Alcohol on Communities and in town, drinking in public, alcohol and drug abuse etc and it's...
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    Re: .22 Target rifle - do you have a favourite?

    I haven't actually got those sights on mine Lefty......yet (I am looking for something similar though).....that's a pic off the web of the same weapon as I didn't have one of the actual rifle handy...
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    Re: Oz Politics... the resurrection

    It is? Where do you get that from Gary? Perhaps under Shane Stone and co in the 80's under pressure from local councils, but now??? Have you heard/read something recently?
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    Re: .22 Target rifle - do you have a favourite?

    I was surprised by the variation in accuracy of different types of ammo from the same rifle in the video at post #51. I'll be interested to try a similar range out with the Brno and see just how much...
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    Re: Antipodean Boats Connection

    Charming!! Flew back into Perth tonight to be greeted with this at the airport:

    http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii11/Larks_01/photo-5_zps8c62576a.jpg

    The locker was empty anyway so nothing...
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    Re: Sneaky bloody Kiwi's - holding out on us!!!

    Well bu$$er me! If I'd have seen that thread I'd have been on the phone to the Mother in Law for a mail order in a shot Chip! As it is she's back in the US now for 4-6 months so that source is not...
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    Re: new saddle... a bit blurry

    The "Poley" refer's to the thigh pads (ie they are called poleys), and which are probably the most synonymous part of the Aussie stock saddle. There are quite a few different configurations of stock...
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    Re: new saddle... a bit blurry

    looks like a little Marshall Poley or Kimberley Poley saddle Philip.
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    Re: Sneaky bloody Kiwi's - holding out on us!!!

    Mate, Marmite is Vegimite as Dalmore is Glenfiddich, both quite different but both as enjoyable for those who are into them and although you may prefer one over the other it doesn't make the other...
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    Sneaky bloody Kiwi's - holding out on us!!!

    thought you'd just quietly slip this stuff back on the shelves in NZ without any of us noticing eh????

    http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii11/Larks_01/marmite_zps7dd48241.jpg


    You seem to...
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    Re: Oz Politics... the resurrection

    Who gives a rats how Pine will be taking it???!!! I'd have thought you'd be very happy for Warren but instead I get the feeling that you're trying to convince yourself that Abbott, who is otherwise...
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    Re: Show Us Your Shop

    Congratulations Brian, I'd been wondering how this one was going. I'll look forward to seeing some progress pics as it starts to come together.
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    Re: Oz Politics... the resurrection

    your previous which read "snore"? Enlightening.
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    Re: .22 Target rifle - do you have a favourite?

    Hi Zane, I've actually just gotten back home to the coast for the weekend and have now purchased a Brno Model 2, similar to one of these in the pic below:
    ...
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    Re: for the folks who like guitars

    Fantastic, an amazing guy.
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    Re: WHAT????? Ughhhh...

    It can't be that bad Skip', whatever it is though I hope it passes sbgldnsoon......grrrgll
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    Re: Little Egret: an Egret-style day sailer

    Just had an email back from Adrian, (already - great to have such a quick response from someone for a change) he's given me a good price so reckon I'll get my sail through him as a result of your...
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    Re: Little Egret: an Egret-style day sailer

    She does look a treat John!! Lovely day for it by the looks as well, but what's that chasing you in the water over your right shoulder on the edge of the first pic?

    I reckon I might email Switch...
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    Re: Oz Politics... the resurrection

    I'd had the thought with this budget that perhaps Labour had, on some level, realised what a cock up they'd made of things and that the Lib's might be able to make a better job of fixing their cock...
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    Re: Nails and Speed Strip ?

    How wide will your strips be? ie what length nails would you need if you did use them? I wonder if these mighty be an alternative, 316SS, and the whole kit and caboodle will be encapsulated anyway....
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    Re: Nails and Speed Strip ?

    Yes, and I reckon it'd be better.
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    Re: Antipodean Boats Connection

    You could come and borrow mine on the weekend......but then you may as well drive on to Brissy for the wood show
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    Re: Nails and Speed Strip ?

    Why SB and not copper?
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    Re: Nails and Speed Strip ?

    Peter, I asked one of my professional boat builder mates (Paul who you may have met at my b'day) about this when I was doing my spline repairs as I had to cut through quite a few of the copper nails...
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    Re: Oz Politics... the resurrection

    too accurate
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    Re: Antipodean Boats Connection

    What were you doing to him at the time???
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    Re: Antipodean Boats Connection

    For anyone that may be near by at the time, or up for the effort of making the trip up, the Brisbane Wood show is on this weekend coming. I went to the last one and it was worth the visit!!!
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    Re: Antipodean Boats Connection

    What a wonderful description and appreciation Bruce!! Nice to read and know that you're getting some juice at last.
  32. Re: The sanity boat - a simple sailing tender for my H28: Bateau D5

    Thanks mate, much appreciated....(filleting does a wonderful job of hiding and resolving the imprecisions;))
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    Re: Oz Politics... the resurrection

    When did the proper governing of a country become a marketing gimmick???
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    Re: Oz Politics... the resurrection

    Thats cheap by Singapore standards. Go to the markets where the locals all eat, used to be about $2.00 for a warmish longneck and a bucket of ice to put into your glass.
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    Re: bloke advice on buying a car

    You'd probably get something like this down to $5k, or $5.5k. (Might be a bit thirsty - 6cyl)...
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    Re: bloke advice on buying a car

    If it has no RWC, NO!!! Don't buy it.

    Chances are it has more problems than just a diesel leak if it doesn't have the RWC and you won't be able to get one without spending a load of $$$$

    A...
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    Re: bloke advice on buying a car

    Here you go Bern', perfect!!!
    http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/1007827310
  38. Re: The sanity boat - a simple sailing tender for my H28: Bateau D5

    Thanks John.

    I'm heading home Thursday evening for the weekend but wanted to get a bit more done on La Bateau before doing so, so I managed to get a little bit done this evening.

    The CB case...
  39. I defy anyone not to want to buy this vehicle!!!!

    classic add'

    http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/1007827310
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    Re: .22 Target rifle - do you have a favourite?

    Do Browning still have a good name? i.e. for their more recent rifles?
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    Re: Antipodean Boats Connection

    trust me, I've chucked out a strangely "tie dyed" effect tee shirt and spent an afternoon scrubbing off ink on the sails to testify to it
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    Re: Oz Politics... the resurrection

    Yep, they need to spend far less time and energy trying to get one up on the Opposition and far more on running the bloody country!!!! This budget seems to be entirely targeted at the former and...
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    Re: Oz Politics... the resurrection

    Your having a joke aren't you Gary. 1 GB per second over 2km...that technology and the speed with which it is being developed doesn't excite you?

    At the rate of things now by the time the NBN os...
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    Re: Antipodean Boats Connection

    Squid fly like flying fish...(and make a hell of a mess....I know this from experience)
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    Re: Oz Politics... the resurrection

    One for the Wireless deniers:


    SAMSUNG Electronics says it has successfully tested super-fast fifth-generation (5G) wireless technology that will eventually allow users to download an entire...
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    Sticky: Re: Dave Hadfield your brother is my hero.

    Thanks Gareth, fantastic indeed!!! I heard about this clip while driving into work this morning but hadn't had a chance to go looking for it. What a wonderful thing to do!!!

    Dave, I don't envy you...
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    Re: Antipodean Boats Connection

    Here you go then Peter, the latest thing:
    http://www.freepacman.org/welcome.php
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    Re: Jumping in with both feet.....

    I love that idea for the doors. Outstanding!!!! Terrific work as usual!! And seconded re the sea latches for everything.

    PS: 'Love the smile!! Well deserved!
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    Re: Weekly Photo Challenge

    doh....I need my morning coffee!!!!
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    Re: Child sex tourism in S.E. Asia

    You know this forum Lefty, perception is everything.

    But, you must admit that the information that has been bought to this thread, whether completely on the topic that you had intended or not, has...
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