This Is Our Fair Dinkum Aussie Barometer !

Aussie Barometer !
We brought this barometer when we travelled around Australia in 2007, this one we bought when we were in Darwin . I brought a few and gave them for gifts when we got back home. We have this one on our outside wall near our back door, always good for a laugh, when we have new visitors. They would be very easy to make, get a piece of wood a piece of string , you could write on with a permanent marker and drill a hole to put the string through.They could be great for the kids to make for family and friends for Christmas gifts.

Free Phone Number !

Free directory service number !
If you cannot find the number you want in the phone book, or just haven't got the time, then ring 1223 its a free call to get the number you want , just don't let them connect you, because that will cost you, write it down.A lot of you may already know this number, but there may be a few of you that don't , so this blog is for you and perhaps a few of you who have forgotten. Telsta don't advertise this number as they wouldn't make any money , but they need to provide one. I've been going to do a blog about this last year some time, but just never got around to it for some reason. As they say better late then never....doesn't apply from mobile phones. Australian residents only , but I'm sure most countries would have a free number provided by their phone supplier....

Re-Use Old Tooth Brushes !

Re-Use Old Tooth Brushes !
When your tooth brushes are ready to be replaced, instead of throwing them away, I store them in my laundry cupboard for cleaning things like my kitchen and bathroom drains, they are also great for scrubbing around your water taps around the sink ,bath and basins. They can also be great to use when scrubbing the shower recess, they clean the grout; in the corners and around where your shower screen is, they can also be used to clean vases and other items that are hard to reach by any other means.They can also be used to clean and polish shoes with, they can get in all the nooks and crannies. I would also imagine they would also be great to use to clean jewelery, by gently scrubbing around stone settings and between the links etc.I figure I might as well get as much use out of them as possible before they go to landfill. Another use I just thought of, you could cut the bristle head off and use as icy poles holders ( buy all the same brand to get the same shape the small children's ones would be great like the red one in the photo ) I would wash them in nice hot soapy water before using them.You could also use them to make toy flags ....to stand them up use blu-tac or something similar.What other things do people clean with their old tooth brushes,or other uses for them,please post and share with us all.