The Heaviest Ball
Found this on Whirlpool: There are 8 balls and a set of balance scales, all the balls are the same size and shape but one of them is heavier than the others. How can we get the heaviest ball with the fewest number of weights? First answer: Two packs of four on the balance, discard […]
VoIP Phone
I have been experimenting with VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol – internet phone) over the last few days and having a great time with it. I’ve tried Skype which lets you call other Skype users anywhere in the world free of charge. I’ve also just signed up with Engin and have been making untimed calls […]
Flight Simulator
Policeman friend noticed motorbike rider with large cockatoo on his head, flapping its wings. Rider was doing 70km in 60 zone so policeman pulled him over. When asked why he had the cockatoo on his head, the man replied that the bird enjoyed it. Cocky had injured wing and could no longer fly, so man […]
Powerware UPS
After losing some gear during an electrical storm about 18 months ago I’ve been considering uninterruptible power supply. We’ve been having a lot of power blackouts in the last month – lately without any warning; once upon a time at least we got the warning of a stormfront. The last lot of blackouts, which have […]
Lorikeet Rescue
We love the birdlife at our place, we get many varieties of birds including the Scaly Breasted Lorikeet or “Greenie”. We have just rescued a pre-fledgling who is determined to explore the great big world rather than remain in his nest! His tail and wings are not yet fully formed; despite this he has made […]
Merry Christmas 2005
This Christmas Mum, Dad and Jo came over to our place although H. had to go into work. Pete, Jody and kids spent the day with Jody’s family. Lunch was quiet and relaxing, with the music of Nora Jones playing softly in the background. On the menu was chicken kebabs, an assortment of salads, focacia […]