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Thanks Simmo, the first link looks like a very interesting site. I haven't used mine for nearly 12 months but was using the CASA "Can I Fly There" app at that time. Is that still valid? Rob P.

Mmm, while they may have some latitude, I am sure they will be trained drone pilots. But as there are significant safety risks associated with drone use, it would just take one nasty incident or misuse and they too could get into hot water. Rob P.

Well said Goody. I have 2 grandsons (in different families), and both have learning difficulties of one kind or another. But each of them has other talents beyond the average Joe, and both of them have a positive outlook, which is good to see. Rob P

Methinks it may have been a Stingray, as the sh!t that they inject into you is black gunk. Had a young brother get hit by one in similar circumstances many years ago. Rob P.

Yep, it was specifically said by one of the powers that be that a trip to Bunnings is ok. Mitre10 also if closer to home as in my case, so I just walk there and get exercise at the same time and if they don't have it then I go to Bunnings. Rob P.

Thanks Tathradj. Fortunately, my Prado is too old to be impacted. Rob P.

I just did a bit more internet searching and the closest that I could find was it is a Winter Melon, Ash Gourd or Wax Gourd. I guess that I will have to wait until it is harvested and see what it is like inside. If it is the Winter Melon there are many other names from different languages -...

I have never had one of those in my life, except when in hospital as a young bloke. Rob P.

I have very little in the vegie garden at the moment, what with the cold weather just around the corner, but I have this melon type thing growing over the fence from next door, with one of its mates. It is about 350mm long and 150mm wide, but I have no idea what it is. Some have suggested a big...

Fate was saying "I told you to stay at home you burke" Rob P

I can only find a 110v version. Anyone see any ads/info for 240 volt?? Rob P.

I got one a year or so ago and nearly binned it within a few days. - Takes a long while to get working and find satellites and then loses them in rain - Overheats, but must be on dash-board in the sun to find the signals, - Street maps function is useless - You have to pay $$ to get anything...

I don't have much at this time of the year. I too have a few peppers, some rhubarb, a few apples, some passionfruit and some squash. I wish it was a bit more but will get into it soon. Rob P.

Someone must have a few $$ to spre or is getting a reasonable return on their investment!? Rob P.

I have always liked this group "Tangambalanga at the foot of Mount Murramurrangbong in the shire of Yackandandah" I had relatives that lived in Tangam and my dad was born in Yack. Rob P.

Interesting. I am currently volunteering with BlazeAid (will be for several more weeks at least) and as most of the trailers holding gear to use on disasters went to NSW, as their fires and recovery needs started earlier. Therefore there have also been a few delays in getting the gear/tools to...

You are just a magnet for cool old stuff. What with all this great stuff and your excellent photography skills, I see a new business venture in the offing. Rob P.

Mmmm, so where is the energy coming from to radiate the heat? Something doesn't sound right to me, energy in versus energy out is out of kilter! Rob P

I don't believe so, and the attached is an extract from Wiki regarding refridgeration gas - 'Modern refrigerators use tetrafluoroethane -- HFC-134a -- a gas that's less harmful to the environment than Freon, a type of chlorofluorocarbon. Freon is known to have a harmful effect on the...

I won't be there, so what do I care. Oh that rhyms! I'll let my kids decide. Rob P.