Yesterday ... I took a decision ... to buy a motorcycle ... an old one, to commute to work on. I desperately need an alternative to the Jeep, as its going to be out of action for a while this summer. And we do not have the space in our driveway to … [Continue reading] about Yesterday I took a decision to buy a motorcycle
Ignition Coils and Spark Plugs for Mazda MPV or Tribute
Here here we go again, after a trip to Sydney in the pouring rain our Mazda MPV started to miss fire. This has happened previously, and so I knew where to start solving the problem. Even so I pulled over at a Service Station three quarters of the way … [Continue reading] about Ignition Coils and Spark Plugs for Mazda MPV or Tribute
Alternator and Regulator Challenges
I quite enjoy my van, however I have not really had an opportunity to take it on the open road, for a couple of reasons. Firstly it’s winter, and camping and touring during winter is not as much fun as Spring Summer and Autumn Secondly my van … [Continue reading] about Alternator and Regulator Challenges
Why not do my own welding?
I’m Seriously considering learning to weld, and why not I say! It would be very useful around the home, and I will be able use my new skill to design and make metal bases for my cabins. These days you can easily source very affordable mig welders, … [Continue reading] about Why not do my own welding?
Small Cabin Base
The cabin is almost complete. I began building early 2020 (early covid), and here we are in July 2022. I have compiled journal of my progress beginning with the base (this post), moving on to the framing, and the bracing. This is an update of … [Continue reading] about Small Cabin Base
Nissan Urvan E23 Paint Job (Cream Dream)
The Cream Dream after a respray Dennis from church had a look a my van and agreed to take out the rust, I have to drive here up to Peachester where he has a large shed where he fixes large tourist buses and other things. … [Continue reading] about Nissan Urvan E23 Paint Job (Cream Dream)
Nissan Urvan E23 (1983) – Part One
I bought this lovely Nissan Urvan E23 (1983) from a chap who lives alongside where I work, I noticed the van in the his garden some time ago, and then one day when he was in the garden I asked him about it. He planned to do it up and was happy to … [Continue reading] about Nissan Urvan E23 (1983) – Part One
Filling the Pool with Creek Water
Nearly a year ago, at the end of Spring or perhaps the start of Summer I filled the pool with river water or as it's better known in Austalia creek water. It wasn't hard because I have a lovely creek at the bottom of my garden along border of my … [Continue reading] about Filling the Pool with Creek Water
Day One Driving my New BMW F650
So the insurance for the bike was delayed, in an administrative tangle, and I could not use it. The Jeep battery was dead when we got home late last night from Mothers Day in Illinois, it's obviously on a different date to Mothers Day else where in … [Continue reading] about Day One Driving my New BMW F650
Nissan Urvan E23 Information
My Nissan Urvan E23 (1983) is a lot of fun to drive and in very good condition, so I thought I'd share information about the van here. Freshly purchased, and waiting for restoration work to begin. Other … [Continue reading] about Nissan Urvan E23 Information
Thoughts about Refrigeration
When I reflect on the various fridges we've owned it's become apparent that they are not particularly robust, and neither are they very reliable. My parent's fridge lasted most of my childhood, it was large, shapely and reliable, sure there was a … [Continue reading] about Thoughts about Refrigeration