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Anybody home?
Awefully quiet around these parts recently. Only one active post in the last couple of days
Awefully quiet around these parts recently. Only one active post in the last couple of days
"Jesus Loves You."
Nice to hear in church but not in a Mexican prison.
Nice to hear in church but not in a Mexican prison.
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Nick Your Still Here
I was wondering if I should turn the lights off
Maybe someone started a new build with Endiandra Palmerstonii and the stink scared them off
I was wondering if I should turn the lights off
Maybe someone started a new build with Endiandra Palmerstonii and the stink scared them off
Tod
Music is everyone's posession. It's only publishers who think that people own it.
John Lennon
Music is everyone's posession. It's only publishers who think that people own it.
John Lennon
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We have a friend who has a market stall. She sez, after Christmas it's always quiet till Easter.
"Were you drying your nails or waving me good bye?" Tom Waits
Bill
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This forum features some of the best luthiers on planet Earth. And some of the best natured. And some of the funniest.
Don't you dare take time off! Build some guitars, you bunch of lazy Antipodeans!
:~)
Dennis
Don't you dare take time off! Build some guitars, you bunch of lazy Antipodeans!
:~)
Dennis
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46° here and 42° in the shed. No building to be done, might have to go to the beach.
Martin Taylor
http://martintaylorguitars.com.au
http://martintaylorguitars.com.au
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50.2 in my shed and humidity too low to read, bloody nice in the pool though
Matt
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2012 OLF convention?Nick wrote:Anybody home?
Awefully quiet around these parts recently. Only one active post in the last couple of days
Martin
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Bunch a babies! It's 50 in my kitchen every night. Makes 38 at home seem like a winter's day
Mornings are very pleasant at around 23, tho. Not dry enough to work outside of box, sadly. Prepping stuff.....
Mornings are very pleasant at around 23, tho. Not dry enough to work outside of box, sadly. Prepping stuff.....
I wish I was half the man my dog thinks I am....
Cheers,
Nick
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Cheers,
Nick
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It's been so freaking hot and humid this last week, I can hardly bear to go out to the workshop after work. I've got a lot of fuss custom builds to do, but I'm a bit worried that if my head aint right cause of the conditions, I'll stuff something up. Maybe I'm getting smarter in my older age, or perhaps the heat really is getting to me.
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I had a week in Broome on cyclone evacuation. Temps in the high 30's and humidity at close to 100%....thank god for beer. With three rig crews in town Matsos Brewery and The Roebuck Tavern were close to running out of beer.
Martin
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kiwigeo wrote:2012 OLF convention?Nick wrote:Anybody home?
Awefully quiet around these parts recently. Only one active post in the last couple of days
And the woman was only dropping her husband off at the convention.
"Jesus Loves You."
Nice to hear in church but not in a Mexican prison.
Nice to hear in church but not in a Mexican prison.
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Preparations are well in place for the ANZLF 2013 convention:
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I'm snowed in and first had to shovel my way through to my computer...
Markus
To be stupid is like to be dead. Oneself will not be aware of it.
It's only the others who suffer.
To be stupid is like to be dead. Oneself will not be aware of it.
It's only the others who suffer.
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You shouldn't leave your windows open during a snow stormcharangohabsburg wrote:I'm snowed in and first had to shovel my way through to my computer...
Martin
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Will do so tomorrow. Thanks for the hint!kiwigeo wrote:You shouldn't leave your windows open during a snow stormcharangohabsburg wrote:I'm snowed in and first had to shovel my way through to my computer...
Markus
To be stupid is like to be dead. Oneself will not be aware of it.
It's only the others who suffer.
To be stupid is like to be dead. Oneself will not be aware of it.
It's only the others who suffer.
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but then it would ruin the whole party ambience Martin.kiwigeo wrote:You shouldn't leave your windows open during a snow stormcharangohabsburg wrote:I'm snowed in and first had to shovel my way through to my computer...
What these Swiss get up to when they aren't making precision objects.
"Jesus Loves You."
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Nice to hear in church but not in a Mexican prison.
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The Swiss claim this is beneficial for you! Mind you, I bet there's a few Aussie firefighters wouldn't mind doing that right about now! My hat's off (the guy above has everything off to them!) to those guys they're doing a fantastic job in very trying conditions.
"Jesus Loves You."
Nice to hear in church but not in a Mexican prison.
Nice to hear in church but not in a Mexican prison.
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Now 'that' is a tough one. Work in a stink'in hot shed raining sweat and swear words on everything I go near..or, sit back on me arse sucking sweet juicy chilled flesh from fresh caught blue manna crabs and drink'in the occasional ice cold beer as I slave my way through my favourite playlists??...Hmmmm I'd best go knock the top off another frosty cherub while I contemplate.
After all, with everything in the universe seemingly linked the way it is we don't want to rush into these things as the consequences could be horrible. Yep, a man needs time to consider 'all' the possibilities...cause any single one of em could be that triggering domino that fucks up what could have been an excellent day for ones spiritual development and its too late to be thinking you should have let sleeping dogs lay once they all start to tumble...
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Yep she's a tough one alright.
Cheers
Kim
After all, with everything in the universe seemingly linked the way it is we don't want to rush into these things as the consequences could be horrible. Yep, a man needs time to consider 'all' the possibilities...cause any single one of em could be that triggering domino that fucks up what could have been an excellent day for ones spiritual development and its too late to be thinking you should have let sleeping dogs lay once they all start to tumble...
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Or
Yep she's a tough one alright.
Cheers
Kim
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Indeed Nick the firies are a special breed and the rest of the community would be buggered without them.Nick wrote: Mind you, I bet there's a few Aussie firefighters wouldn't mind doing that right about now! My hat's off (the guy above has everything off to them!) to those guys they're doing a fantastic job in very trying conditions.
Anyhow, back to my contemplation...not having much luck though. I'll push on on my own but reckon this one may require a convention to produce anything useful but that won't stop me from attempting to resolve the problem single handed...its just the way I am.
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2013 ANZLF convention
Place- Finnegans Hotel (only because it sounds like they might have Guiness on tap for Bob and those of us that appreciate fine ales)
21-23 Darby st
Newcastle
NSW
Timetable-to be run over 5 days
Day1- extensive discussions on "Should we have a 'standardised' convention beer or everybody just go with the piss of their choice over the 5 days.
This workshop would include full tastings of all the fermented brews available in order to ascertain whether a consensus of opinion can indeed be
reached or whether it will be a futile exercise.
Meal supplied by "Theo's shark and tatties"....better have a beer or two to wash it down.
A special treat for convention Participants is an appearance by Kylie who will give us a toon or two then will be going on to play serving wench for us
She's a good sport
Day 2- Roundtable discussions on the benefits of solid/laminated linings over reverse or conventionally kerfed.Followed by followup informal one to one
discussions over a few ice colds. Your barmaid for this event will be Linda
Meal today will be Pie & chips, with a few cold ones to wash it down.
Day 3- Convention participants will be invited to show everybody else their best wood with a brief presentation as to the superiority of their wood when in final
use. Copius Beer and chips will be available at the lounge bar should participants feel the need to partake.
Your Barmaid for this event will be Sandra
Day 4- Workshops will be held today on "the best utilisation of shed space", a presentation by Taffy & "the best way to use up those wood scraps" will be a
joint presentation by Taffy & Bill.
This will be a particularly full agenda today & indeed could be thirsty work so beers will be available for consumption once the sun is over the yard arm (approx 10am) with Tania pulling
and Helga will be serving
Meals supplied by The golden Eagle chinese restaurant for those wishing the more traditional asian fare or for those wanting more a sophisticated
experience, Theo's will be once again available.
Day 5- Wrap up by Il duce (Bob) then off for a sampling of all the other hotels & bars that Newcastle has to offer culminating in a fine dining experience at
Luigi's pizzeria (they
even have table cloths!) where a selection of fine wines will also be available for those that couldn't drink another drop.
Lucy Helen & Suzy will be serving your beers for you
or for those wishing to imbibe in wine, Julia will be available to take your order.
Those wishing to attend should leave their names below so we can get an idea of numbers for catering purposes.
Place- Finnegans Hotel (only because it sounds like they might have Guiness on tap for Bob and those of us that appreciate fine ales)
21-23 Darby st
Newcastle
NSW
Timetable-to be run over 5 days
Day1- extensive discussions on "Should we have a 'standardised' convention beer or everybody just go with the piss of their choice over the 5 days.
This workshop would include full tastings of all the fermented brews available in order to ascertain whether a consensus of opinion can indeed be
reached or whether it will be a futile exercise.
Meal supplied by "Theo's shark and tatties"....better have a beer or two to wash it down.
A special treat for convention Participants is an appearance by Kylie who will give us a toon or two then will be going on to play serving wench for us
She's a good sport
Day 2- Roundtable discussions on the benefits of solid/laminated linings over reverse or conventionally kerfed.Followed by followup informal one to one
discussions over a few ice colds. Your barmaid for this event will be Linda
Meal today will be Pie & chips, with a few cold ones to wash it down.
Day 3- Convention participants will be invited to show everybody else their best wood with a brief presentation as to the superiority of their wood when in final
use. Copius Beer and chips will be available at the lounge bar should participants feel the need to partake.
Your Barmaid for this event will be Sandra
Day 4- Workshops will be held today on "the best utilisation of shed space", a presentation by Taffy & "the best way to use up those wood scraps" will be a
joint presentation by Taffy & Bill.
This will be a particularly full agenda today & indeed could be thirsty work so beers will be available for consumption once the sun is over the yard arm (approx 10am) with Tania pulling
and Helga will be serving
Meals supplied by The golden Eagle chinese restaurant for those wishing the more traditional asian fare or for those wanting more a sophisticated
experience, Theo's will be once again available.
Day 5- Wrap up by Il duce (Bob) then off for a sampling of all the other hotels & bars that Newcastle has to offer culminating in a fine dining experience at
Luigi's pizzeria (they
even have table cloths!) where a selection of fine wines will also be available for those that couldn't drink another drop.
Lucy Helen & Suzy will be serving your beers for you
or for those wishing to imbibe in wine, Julia will be available to take your order.
Those wishing to attend should leave their names below so we can get an idea of numbers for catering purposes.
"Jesus Loves You."
Nice to hear in church but not in a Mexican prison.
Nice to hear in church but not in a Mexican prison.
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Only Over 5 Days Nick Do you think we will be able to drink enough beer in only 5 days
Tod
Music is everyone's posession. It's only publishers who think that people own it.
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John Lennon
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Thought 5 days would be long enough to having a crack at drink Newcastle dry, right before our kidney's pack up.Tod Gilding wrote:Only Over 5 Days Nick Do you think we will be able to drink enough beer in only 5 days
Don't forget there's evenings as well for the social side of it, can't be serious learning all the time Tod
"Jesus Loves You."
Nice to hear in church but not in a Mexican prison.
Nice to hear in church but not in a Mexican prison.
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......ahem.P Bill wrote:We have a friend who has a market stall. She sez, after Christmas it's always quiet till Easter.
"Were you drying your nails or waving me good bye?" Tom Waits
Bill
Bill
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Your friends an Oracle Bill!P Bill wrote:......ahem.P Bill wrote:We have a friend who has a market stall. She sez, after Christmas it's always quiet till Easter.
"Jesus Loves You."
Nice to hear in church but not in a Mexican prison.
Nice to hear in church but not in a Mexican prison.
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You know, I could not help but notice, Sandra has big, er, huge, um, I mean enormous [______________.] <--- I want to make sure I put the correct word in there, as I know that you Southern Hemisphericals have your very own special words. I will get out my trusty Americenglish to Aussi-Kiwi to Americenglish translation guide book and look up the word I'm thinking of.Nick wrote:...
Your Barmaid for this event will be Sandra
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Ah yes, here it is: "earrings." She had better watch out or her lobes may start to sag (though I suspect it will be a couple of decades before anyone notices.)
Cheers!
Dennis
p.s. Still hot as hell there? We are having the most bizarre and protracted winter here. It's late April (think late October for you), and should be "spring" and we still have nearly 2 feet of snow cover. By this time last year, I had already planted part of my garden. We have had 25" of snow in April alone... and tonight, we are supposed to get another 4" to 8."
Extremes of weather suck, and I don't know which is worse: freezing my ass off, or sweating my ass off.
I know, I know... I used some Americenglish terms. You'll have to translate "ass" and "inches", and if you get stuck, ask Sandra.
Another damn Yank!
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