Monthly Archives: March 2015

Homework Part 2 – Golden Section

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Franky

I did some more of the homework given to me the other day it has just taken awhile for me to upload the video of me playing with crayons as Stan says. I am enjoying this project. Drawing with pencil … Continue reading →

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More Tomatoes

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Franky

Yesterday Jo asked if we had 500g of tomatoes for the tomato and carrot soup she was planning for dinner. I guess so… So we had this for dinner – hot. Summer carrot and tomato soup A bright-tasting soup for … Continue reading →

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Tiling The Island Bench Splash Back

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Franky

Today I got stuck in to tiling the island bench splash back. The trick was to cut all the tiles first making sure everything was going to fit before I mixed the glue. This plan worked pretty well and looks … Continue reading →

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More Deck Railing

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Franky

There has been a total fire ban for a couple of days so no welding, grinding or cutting of steel permitted. Today though was wet, overcast and minimal wind which is perfect weather for working on the decking rail. I … Continue reading →

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Deck Railing Success

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Franky

Dave came out today for a social visit partly because he likes the house and where it is and partly to pick up a pile of ‘Daves Favourite’ garlic and some horseradish. I am glad he likes the horseradish as … Continue reading →

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Possibilities – Wislawa Szymborska

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Franky

Jo and I rather liked this. It is in this weeks Brain Pickings POSSIBILITIES I prefer movies. I prefer cats. I prefer the oaks along the Warta. I prefer Dickens to Dostoyevsky. I prefer myself liking people to myself loving … Continue reading →

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For Fans Of Design Homework Part one.

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Franky

Jenohdit (I have no idea how to say that name, or even if it is a name or a compilation) who commented on my For Fans Of Design post very kindly gave me some homework to do. Which, as I … Continue reading →

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Markal welders pencil

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Franky

Our house is made from steel, steel posts, joists and bearers. Steel frames and steel cladding and roof. Mr Wolf can huff and puff as much as he likes. While building I have tried everything on the market to write … Continue reading →

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The deck railing continues

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Franky

I have been thinking for quite a while now how to tackle the corner of the deck railing. It is a little troublesome as the corner is mitred and cut out around the post. Also the rail on the long … Continue reading →

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ANU School Of Art

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Franky

It’s officially Autumn. We are having an Indian summer. I walk past this Art Deco beauty to and from work each day.  March is synonymous with hot air balloons in Canberra. This morning was a triptych of iconic big Autumn … Continue reading →

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