Search results

The batteries on a Prius shouldn't be too much of a concern, at least for purchasing most secondhand models. I think it was the Google Taxis (or equivalent) that accrued some ridiculous mileage in a few years, and the batteries still tested as good. Its more their disposal that is of concern for...

Me Thinks Internet Explorer gone done exploded again... If you're comfortable with the idea, I would suggest installing a "real" internet browser like Google Chrome or Firefox, Pale-Moon or Sea-Monkey. Not necessarily in that order, I know some dislike the way Google has trashed...

Unfortunately one of the only options you would have for a mechanical timer nowadays is the older Speed Queen AWN432 (is that correct?) top loading machines. Otherwise, the only option for FL machines is the aforementioned Frigidaire/GE/Kemore "FriGEMore" FL machines. Posts on this site...

BTW You must share that recipe with us, Delaney. Looks delicious!

Happy Easter to all members of AW. Hope everyone had a safe, blessed weekend, whether celebrating The Resurrection of Our Lord, or enjoying the time out. If you're still out on the road - PLEASE be safe, take it easy. Don't become another statistic(*) *This has happened too much on our...

LOL Logixx The other four are perfectly fine. The two sisters "in charge" so to speak have lived in this way for several years now. Cooking and cleaning rostered, clean up after oneself and so on. Works quite well. The eldest is responsible for the shopping, she sticks to the list, buys items...

Personally: Have always opted for the powder varieties, as they are always much cheaper here in Australian than tablets (and lets face it, work just as well). Unfortunately, have absolutely no say about shopping since moving into the share-house, other than ingredients necessary for my...

Found a GE Cafe Royale PA30 machine, $55 + $20 postage. I decided to make something of a "low-ball" offer of about $40, and to my surprise, the seller happily allowed it. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-General-Electric-Cafe-Royale-Percolator-Model-PA30-/201527279554? It will need a good...

You Can't Beat A good homemade cuppa. Whichever of the many methods one chooses. A brick of my favourite pre-ground coffee costs about $11, lasts around 3-4 weeks with about 2 cups a day (and tastes good too). If I decided not to do that and went to a coffee shop of some sort, that might work...

Yeah, that had me stumped too. Might be worth mentioning *where* it is listed. LOL The GE's appeal to me, they're cheap (if a little corny). My only concern would be 1970's or 1980's plastics leeching God-Knows-What into the coffee, or even the plastic itself being brittle. Otherwise this...

Tried my luck at the Sunbeam and was sniped at the last minute. We'll see if this one pops itself back up, or if it genuinely sold. A couple of these un-identified units have popped up...

Updates! Have done several loads in the machine now, and I'm still quite impressed with the performance. The Heavy cycle has been my go-to for my typically at or near-capacity loads of darks or lights & brights. Varying the soil selection does alter the time, although I've opted for Light or...

Maybe? I think it is a case of "Your Mileage May Vary." Perhaps I'm just a glutton for punishment, but haven't always seen these "48-hr dried stains" removed per promises. Even minor specs of tomato-based sauces that even got a dabbing with cool water when they happen don't always shift. In...

You've Got Me Now! Ran out of my favourite pre-ground coffee (Robert Timms) and haven't found it at two of the nearby IGA's thus far. Will have to try the Aldi (if they're even finished building yet) or Coles nearby it seems. Anyway, you've tempted me and now I've gone onto... (Cue...

I have to wonder whether the dishes wouldn't already be clean after all that pre-rinsing. Benefit is at least the water line is purged (and then some), so you don't have to. Having triple-rinsing after the wash doens't bug me - don't mind having detergent residue completely removed, but triple...

Blood and Hot Water Managed to nick myself shaving the other evening, and ended up transferring a dab of blood to my white polo shirt. I did quickly put a droplet or two of water on it, but alas the stain was set by the time it found the washer (F&P FL) a day later with the rest of my whites...

Kevin, You've Opened a Can of Worms :D Coffee is a "hot topic" here on AW. Personally a fan of french press, or the Technivorm Moccamaster when travelling in Norway. I will have to look for a perc, not sure how popular or prevalent the older models were in Australia, although they do sell...

CNG An interesting concept. Not sure how it compares with LPG - although I think modern systems are far better than what used to be offered. A lot of the buses here in Perth are powered by CNG, for a while it was actually government policy for "Gas Only" fleet replacement. This idea lost its...

Another of these mystery threads? Are there prizes for the correct guess?

Trolley-Buses? (Or Trolley Cars?) Thats a nice idea, I think... If it could be adapted to cars (Yep, messy and probably fraught with electrocution, tangling and all sorts) it would be great. Cue using the atmosphere as a means of transmitting power as envisaged a long time ago by crazy...