[quote="Outbackdad"]Happy birthday kimall and robmoore.
Hope you both had a great day.
Eddie[/quote]
Thanks, I did. Hope you all enjoyed XMAS.
Regards
Bob
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- Mon Dec 28, 2015 1:04 pm
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Happy birthday kimall and robmoore
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2269
- Tue Apr 28, 2015 5:33 pm
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Traumatised mother and daughter want law changed...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1943
Traumatised mother and daughter want law changed...
Some of our members may be unable to sleep after seeing this...
http://www.westernadvocate.com.au/story ... r/?cs=2452
Bob
http://www.westernadvocate.com.au/story ... r/?cs=2452
Bob
- Wed Jun 25, 2014 7:32 pm
- Forum: Photography
- Topic: Fry's Hut
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8619
Re: Fry's Hut
The others are also good photos but that first one is outstanding...Stickbow Hunter wrote:This hut is located in the Howqua Hills Historic Area near Mansfield in Victoria.
Jeff
Bob
- Tue Jun 24, 2014 11:00 pm
- Forum: Site Announcements
- Topic: Ozbow Ownership!!!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9426
Re: Ozbow Ownership!!!
Thanks for the welcome back folks. Any way rather than see Ozbow fail at my hand I made the decision to hand it back…….. Thanks for your understanding all and know that my motivation for my decision was for the benefit of the site. Thanks Steve. It certainly wasn't an easy decision on your part but...
- Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:54 pm
- Forum: Humour
- Topic: Wrongful Dismissal
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4434
Re: Wrongful Dismissal
greybeard wrote:
“Remain calm and stay on the line,” was not considered to be an appropriate or correct response.
Seemed like a good response...
Bob
Re: Tragedy
The Ranger wrote:I'm in mourning. A good mate of mine drowned in a bowl of muesli. He was pulled in by a strong currant.
I've just stumbled on this sad tale. Any chance of donating a few packets to parliament house...
Bob
- Tue Jun 10, 2014 8:55 pm
- Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
- Topic: Starting a shop
- Replies: 57
- Views: 14450
Re: Starting a shop
35 Govetts Leap Rd Blackheath, Old hardware store in the main street of town. Steve I was in the area, called in to the shop on Sunday and spoke to Erin. It deserves any support or publicity we can give. It appears to be a good location and especially popular on weekends. Wishing you every success ...
- Mon May 05, 2014 7:53 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: New 2nd hand quivers
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2042
Re: New 2nd hand quivers
They certainly look good. I assume you would be pleased with them.toby wrote:I bought a couple of 2nd hand quivers recently, I have been waiting about a year to have one custom made and it is still a while away yet.These came up & I got them to use until it gets done.
Bob
- Mon May 05, 2014 1:16 pm
- Forum: Humour
- Topic: Colonoscopy Journal:
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6100
Re: Colonoscopy Journal:
Pleased to hear you had a good result - and your report on the procedure makes good entertaining reading...greybeard wrote: On the subject of Colonoscopies...
Bob
- Mon Mar 31, 2014 6:08 am
- Forum: Humour
- Topic: Pet Spider
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2609
Re: Pet Spider
My son asked me if I could buy him a pet spider. The hairier the better. So I went to the pet shop to see if they had any. The shop assistant showed me a large Tarantula that was perfect. I asked him how much and he told me $80. I thought to myself, I could probably get one cheaper off the web. :lo...
- Wed Mar 26, 2014 6:02 pm
- Forum: Photography
- Topic: A few from my back yard.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5724
Re: A few from my back yard.
That's a good location for a back yard Wayno!UPTHETOP wrote:All these photos where taken with 5 minutes from my back yard.
Cheers Wayno
All good shots - and could we ask what camera and lens you used to achieve them?
Regards
Bob
- Mon Mar 17, 2014 3:00 am
- Forum: Site Announcements
- Topic: Ozbow under new ownership
- Replies: 37
- Views: 20140
Re: Ozbow under new ownership
Thanks once again for your best wishes folks. We recently were unexpectedly given the opportunity to be able to go away for an extended period so last Friday we hit the wallaby with the caravan in tow. We hope to be away for up to three months. We are only on our third day but are already enjoying ...
- Sat Mar 15, 2014 9:28 am
- Forum: Site Announcements
- Topic: Ozbow under new ownership
- Replies: 37
- Views: 20140
Re: Ozbow under new ownership
I was distracted by other matters for a few days - and returned to find the site has changed hands! Thanks Jeff. I certainly consider your enthusiasm and effort has been worthwhile and has been greatly appreciated. At the same time, if you now need to move on, I can't think of anyone more appropriat...
- Sun Dec 29, 2013 10:10 pm
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Happy Birthday robmoore !!!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 999
Re: Happy Birthday robmoore !!!
Thanks Rod - that's appreciatedrodlonq wrote:Happy Birthday mate....... bit late but all the best anyways
Cheers......... Rod
Bob
- Thu Dec 26, 2013 10:16 pm
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Happy Birthday robmoore !!!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 999
Re: Happy Birthday robmoore !!!
I hope you have a great relaxing day!!! :biggrin: Jeff Thanks Jeff, Kevin & Rod. I've not been in the position to participate much lately but I do try to make time as often as possible to see what you - and our other members are up to... I hope you enjoyed Christmas and wish you all a healthy, ...
- Tue Oct 29, 2013 1:51 pm
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Repeatable form...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 811
Re: Repeatable form...
Did you watch SBS on Sunday evening, "Wonders of the Clockwork World"??? If not here is link to the "catch up". http://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/54036547550/Wonders-Of-The-Clockwork-World Hi Grahame I only just stumbled on the two links that I had posted and hadn't seen the ...
- Tue Oct 29, 2013 9:55 am
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Repeatable form...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 811
Repeatable form...
While checking out the automated doll of Pierre Jaquet-Droz http://www.ozbow.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=14270 I stumbled on the video below. This one has a bit more relevance to archery.
I guess this is one way to have repeatable form...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5zYK9FxORI
Bob
I guess this is one way to have repeatable form...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5zYK9FxORI
Bob
- Tue Oct 29, 2013 9:41 am
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: 240 year old doll - animated and programmable
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1519
240 year old doll - animated and programmable
An example of human creativity and skills:
http://www.chonday.com/Videos/the-writer-automaton
Wikipedia article about Pierre Jaquet-Droz:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Jaquet-Droz
Bob
http://www.chonday.com/Videos/the-writer-automaton
Wikipedia article about Pierre Jaquet-Droz:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Jaquet-Droz
Bob
- Tue May 28, 2013 12:21 am
- Forum: Humour
- Topic: Talking dog
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2537
Re: Talking dog
Bob
- Fri May 17, 2013 10:28 pm
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: News article leads to simple bow and arrow design...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1127
Re: News article leads to simple bow and arrow design...
Yeah... My thoughts too. One would assume they would know not to touch the beautiful but deadly blue ringed octopus...bigbob wrote:how really odd for both to drown like that.
Bob
- Fri May 17, 2013 4:29 pm
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: News article leads to simple bow and arrow design...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1127
News article leads to simple bow and arrow design...
The news article about two drowning victims mentioned their involvement in various crafts. One article mentioned, amongst other things, a simple design for a bow and arrow for kids... so here are the links: http://blog.makezine.com/projects/bundle-bow-and-arrow/ http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/cra...
- Thu May 16, 2013 6:17 pm
- Forum: Humour
- Topic: Giraffes are wimps
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2564
- Thu May 16, 2013 10:10 am
- Forum: Video Links
- Topic: Japanese Horseback Archery - NOT YABUSAME
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1166
Re: Japanese Horseback Archery - NOT YABUSAME
Hi All. Some more Japanese Mounted Archery. Note: This is not Yabusame. Observe the front on shots and the position of the bow. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM3CMUk7JdI Interesting. Thanks for that Grahame. For others who might be interested, there are a number of other links about Kasagake here:...
- Mon May 06, 2013 12:25 am
- Forum: Humour
- Topic: Look <O><O> closely
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1766
Re: Look <O><O> closely
Is there a larger or clearer photo available anywhere for those of us whose eyes aren't as good as they used to be????RobHunter wrote:
- Sun May 05, 2013 2:37 pm
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Surely it must be cruel and unethical to eat meat...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2481
Re: Surely it must be cruel and unethical to eat meat...
Professor Mike Archer: "That's what I'm really asking for; just accept the fact that in order for us to survive, other animals are going to die. It has been the way of life in ecosystems long before humans were on the planet. We can't change that, we can't stop death out there." After usi...
- Fri May 03, 2013 4:21 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Arrow Grippers and hip quiver pattern
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1336
Re: Arrow Grippers and hip quiver pattern
Hi TonyTrad Bound wrote:1. Grippers for said project so any ideas????
I may have missed something but are Selway's own 4,5 and 6 arrow clips unsuitable for your requirements?
http://www.selwayarchery.com/html/accessories.php#clips
Bob
- Fri May 03, 2013 4:06 am
- Forum: Photography
- Topic: Clouds
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2082
Re: Clouds
Good photos Jeff. The right time and place - and the right person to appreciate and record the sight.
Bob
Bob
- Fri May 03, 2013 3:53 am
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Surely it must be cruel and unethical to eat meat...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2481
Re: Surely it must be cruel and unethical to eat meat...
Is it possible some stopped reading Archer's article before getting to his punchline? http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/mice-the-biggest-losers-w-vegetarianism/4660498 That's what I'm really asking for; just accept the fact that in order for us to survive, other animals are go...
- Wed May 01, 2013 8:55 pm
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Surely it must be cruel and unethical to eat meat...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2481
Surely it must be cruel and unethical to eat meat...
Some vegetarians and vegans believe that they are less cruel and more ethical than "us".
Are they really?
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/pro ... sm/4660498
Bob
Are they really?
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/pro ... sm/4660498
Bob