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LA Speed check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kIMTJRgyn0&list=PLPYNEefZ9PMe4vO0dA8wGAQ_bbCs58ArA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kIMTJRgyn0&list=PLPYNEefZ9PMe4vO0dA8wGAQ_bbCs58ArA From about 44:30 on. Also - Maury: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iexlShI9eFc He has his "down the ramp"...

Ohh nooooooh - Hans Brix! Dash 8 - Good planes - a positive testament to the designer, manufacturer and operators. I would get on one of the those.

Thermal fatigue of the pistons? Wonder if there are more cracks? Might be worthwhile hitting the heads with some dye penetrant.

Didi a bit more research as some things seem to be a bit vague: Firstly - I am not providing any financial advice or any other advice - you can inform yourself. I am just pointing out what I believe I have uncovered. From the RBA, there is no requirement for anyone to accept a damaged bank...

The RBA is charged with conducting a few things, of which important to this thread is the issuing of banknotes (of note to the forum the RBA is also charged with the management of Australia's gold reserves). Accordingly, as the issuer of the banknotes, they deem the rules governing its usage...

Sorry to hear the situation. Regarding the damaged note - this might help: http://banknotes.rba.gov.au/damaged-banknotes/damaged-banknotes-policy/ They also have grids to work out the damage portion: http://banknotes.rba.gov.au/assets/pdf/grids-polymer.pdf I know it does not help the...

I do see this discussion very interesting - and would like to share from another viewpoint. Firstly the disclaimer - Personally I do not mind what people look like - I have moved past that many years ago..... I used to work in an industry that was conservative and safety critical. Generally it...

On a slight thread drift: My first vehicle was an Honda XR75. $25. Age 10. It came in a cardboard box in pieces. Missing a few pieces, some extra pieces in other areas...... I had been nagging my old man for years and years. He finally caved in.......with a twist. I had to put it together...

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....."5 star ring of fire" resulting in spray paint "thermo nuclear" contamination field......think bag is looking good! 8)

OK DWT - I will cave in......... Special late Christmas treat for you to salivate over......... However - I can just imagine the lithium batteries on this thing combusting....... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzP0Zqxam7E

I flew for a living for over 20 years - until recently.....hence the username. Firstly - DWT - I think your good Mrs actually likes you! Maybe you owe her a nice dinner out for that one? I think Bacchus has hit the nail on the head. Passion is one thing, dedication and money also required...

That there must have been a crap farrier around the Turon/Sofala area. Yesterday I found literally dozens: 1. Horse shoes in the river 2. Horse shoes on the bank of the river 3. Part horse shoes 4. Horse shoes deep in old diggings 5. Horse shoes in a gully 6. No gold - but horse shoes! The...

Thanks for that - appreciated.

How is it going now? Has the flow just about stopped or does it have a enough at the bars to run a sluice?