General Discussion

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Building a house: Tradies wanted!!

Hey guys,

 

I'm currently building a house in Darch (NOR) and are there any tradies out there who can provide quotes for the following:

 

  • front + back landscaping (including reticulation etc)
  • tiling the living areas
  • installing down lights around the place
  • soakwells

 

I figured I'd rather help out a fellow Fishwrecked member out and make it a win-win for both of us...if the quote is competitive of course!

 

Anyone who has any other services they can offer to all of us who are currently building just post below too so the rest of us know you're out there Wink 

 

Cheers,

 

Justin


Metallica

I was lucky enough to see these guys in Melbourne last night... WOW!! Best thing I have ever seen. Not sure if they toured to Perth or not but god they were impressive. Been a massive fan for most of my life and last night proved to me once again why I love them so much.. I'm still so pumped up!!

The days of the BIG metal and rock bands are slowly coming to an end.. dont think there will be  another band like Metallica anyways.


Possible thunderstorms tomorrow

G'day all,

On seabreeze.com it's saying there is bugger all wind tomorrow but there is a possible thunderstorm forecast. What's everyones thoughts on going out up to 10km offshore in these conditions? I have a 5.6m boat.


Happy Birthday Tradies - Okuma Warranty Claim

Happy Birthday to all tradies for the month of November.

Have any FW tradies had any first hand experience with an Okuma warranty claim?

I now believe the lifetime warranty means give us back your reel and we will take a lifetime to look at it.

PG

 

 


Fishwrecked christmas party

On the sunday 19th at the woodvale tavern

Around 6pm   And that gives people that like to hit the water that day time to get home, And still make it to the fishwrecked party

Feed back would be nice

Cheers Herbie


Shark Shields

For anybody interested in buying a shark shield I have found them at$585 each on line from an australian supplier...I just ordered 2


Exmouth next week????

HI

Myself and a mate will be in Exmouth next thursdy till sunday.
Any site members in Exyy want to take us for a fish one day??
(wouldn't mind catching my first marlin/sailfish Adam hahaha)

Cheers


friday funnies

Will I live to be 80;   I recently turned 65 and had to choose a new primary care physician for my Medicare program.

After two visits and exhaustive lab tests, he said I was doing "fairly well" for my age.

A little concerned about that comment, I couldn't resist asking him, "Do you think I will live to be 80?"

He asked: Do you smoke tobacco or drink alcoholic beverages?"

"Oh no," I replied. "I don't do drugs, either."

"Do you have many friends and entertain frequently?"

"I said, "No, I usually stay home and keep to myself".

"Do you eat rib-eye steaks and barbecued ribs?"

I said, "No, my other doctor said that all red meat is unhealthy!"

"Do you spend a lot of time in the sun, like playing golf, sailing, hiking, or bicycling?"

"No, I don't," I said.

"Do you gamble, drive fast cars, or have a lot of sex?"

"No," I said. "I don't do any of those things."

He looked at me and said, "Then why do you give a shit?


New shop pics

Hey all

 

Iv just been mucking around with our website and for those of you who haven't had a chance to pop into the store yet i have wacked some photos on the fishing page for you all to check out. It still need a bit more improvement but at least all the pics are up!

 

Link below

http://www.allboatbusiness.com.au/fishing-tackle-shop/


How many types of crays

Just curious as to how many different types of crays you can get out of local waters, i know of reds and southern's but how many others and what sort


sundays the day

Get the rods ready Jody we will be out there .Troll for tuna on the way out hit some sambos on one of the sambo lumps ,have a dive and get some crays, and troll back home .Sounds like a plan. Anyone else heading out.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY {DAD} Carnarvonite

Happy birthday DAD hope you had a great day ,he is the big 60 today,he is the best parent,mate and friend a child could ever hope to have,thanks Dad happy birthday for all of us up here in Exxy Jeff,Vicky,Alex and Axel we all love you Dad jeff


Danny Green fight

What is everybody's thoughts on tonight's Danny Green fight. After the last fiasco I vowed not to watch another one, but I'm thinking this one might be worth watching...


Xtreme show specials end on the 23rd

Hi all

We have just returned from the 4WD and adventure show inSouth Perth. It was a very interesting and competitive show that resulted in prices at record low prices. I think every man and his dog has decided to sell cooler boxes. We had a great Sunday thanks to our valued clients and some Fishwrecked members.

I would like to offer Fishwrecked members the chance to purchase a new cooler box at expo prices. The offer is for one week only and will finish on Tuesday the 23rd of November. The sale is also pick up only from Mt Lawley or South Perth.

The special prices are:

Standard Range

XT 100litre Blue $165.00 Save $65.00

XT 100litre Mackerel White or Blue $230.00 Save $60 and $40

XT120litre Blue $190.00 Save $60.00

XT 180litre Blue $ 250.00 Save $80.00

XTSH 210litre $300.00 Save $100.00

 

Premium Range

XTWC 85 litre Blue $200.00 Save $30.00

XTWC 150litre Blue $270.00 Save $60.00

 

Fibreglass Factory Second

XTFG 50litre White $220.00 Save $60.00 All savings on XTFG range is based on full A grade price.

XTFG 80litre White 250.00 Save $100.00

XTFG 110litre White $300.00 Save $150.00

 

I really enjoyed the expo and meeting so many people. We pride ourselves on the service we provide, our product knowledge and committment to supply quality products at great prices.

 

Give Dave  a ring on 0403978583 to take advantage of the great prices.

 

Regards

 

Dave Allen

 

Xtreme Coolers


TRADIES

 

There must be quite a few on here, and I’m sure 99% of you do the righty

 

I too am in the building industry, so am quite aware how excellent it is to finish early in the warmer months, get home and head out for a fish or whatever.

 

For the past 14 months we have had a new two storey house going up next door, and the amount of tradies who think it is OK to start throwing ladders around/scraping back render off the slab/start a compactor/deliver bricks with a forklift/dismantle scaffolding/chasing conduit and pipes/cranking the cement mixer/use a nail gun/ yada yada yada, well before 7am, in suburbia – It is NOT OK!

 

It is FAR from OK.

 

I don’t care whether “ The suns up lady” “Oh?Can you hear that?” “give me a break, I’ve got heaps on today” “some of us have to work for a living” “ I’ve got things planned for this arvo” or any other wanky excuse. That law is in place for a reason.

 

Unfortunately for these tossers, who know better, and ignored my request to stop, I have the home phone number for the MD of the building company.

I think it only fair that if I am woken, then so should he be. And his wife. And their new bub.

 

And as for the total prick who started throwing his scaffolding around this morning at …. get this ….. 5.15am …… are you for f**king real?????

 

I know this is a common occurrence as I hear it all the time from others, so if it IS you, can you please go for a fish at first light, instead of after work…….

 

I need all the beauty sleep I can get

 

LOL … that feels better Tongue out

 


completely non fishing ;)

Hi guys just wondering am thinking of getting some ceiling fans vs 2 ac units has anyone had any 1st hand experience are they as good as the sales ppl say ? I know nothing beats chilled ac but how much better can/does a ceiling fan make it ?


shimano or diawa

looks like i need a new reeljust wondering witch is betterfor multi uses thesperos 8000 orthe diawa exceler 4500 just going on a 6 foot boat rod thanks


Truth in Advertising

The family and I just knocked off some take away fish and chips in Kununurra tonight.

Cheapest fish on the menu was 'Red Emperor' at $8.00 per piece.

What are the chances I was eating the real deal? PMSL


Gas Bottle Refill

Do any FW members have lpg gas bottles refilled near Mt Lawley?

I would be interested to know what service stations still do this.

Thanks 

PG 


Cannot wait!!!

Been a while since we had any good weather so put the boat in for its first service and hopefully get it back on Monday or Tuesday and by the look of the weather for later on in the week I can't wait.

I haven't seen a forecast like that for up here for a long time so one would expect if you want a tradey to do some work later in the week  to forget it because they will all be over passed the islands dropping a line or diving and who could blame them after 3 weeks solid of 20-25 knot southerlies every day.


outboard motor slection and recommendition ????

hi all i real have no idea on outboard motors,i have been looking for a new seconded hand boat from over seas and all the different outboards they have and trying to get and idea on whot to buy, what motor drinks the fuel and what runs on the smell of an oily rag
these are all in the 150/200 hp range
Evinrude etec excellent 2stroke

Johnson salt water edition ??

Suzuki 4 stroke ??

Honda 4 stroke ??

Yamaha hdpi v6 ??

Mercury blue water serious ??
salt water serious ??
optemax good 2 stroke
verado ??

would like to get ever ones comments on what you all have and how they all stack up, and to get an idea on what to buy
thanks jeff


baitcasters

does any1 have a baitcaster up for sale???


Surfing Photos

Not sure if anyone else is a surfer on this site but just a couple of photos from secret harbour today and last weekend of me and and a mate (goatlobster (dormant fishwrecked member)) .. All taken with a GoPro camera


Tiger shark robs Diver!

AN underwater photographer got the fright of his life when a shark snatched the camera from his hands.

The diver was left shaking while the tiger shark swam off with the camera between its teeth.

The 2m creature later dropped the camera several metres away on the sea bed off the Bahamas.

Tiger sharks are considered one of the most dangerous shark species in the world and are responsible for many recorded attacks on humans, second only to the great white shark.

Photographer Karin Brussaard, from the Netherlands, captured all the action on camera.

She said: "There were about six or seven tiger sharks down there and we couldn't believe our luck.

"We were having a great time photographing them all until one diver swam towards one of them trying to get a better shot.

"The shark suddenly seemed to get angry and snatched the camera right out of his hands. I couldn't believe it. It swam away with it and we all just looked on in amazement.

"Luckily it did drop it eventually and remarkably the camera only seemed to have a couple of scratches on it."


Xtreme Coolers at 4WD and Adventure Show free tickets

Hi all.

 

I will be at the 4WD and adventure show this weekend which is on Mcallum Park South Perth. I will be at site 406 with the full range of cooler boxes on show. Come along to get some good deals on the range or just drop in to say hi and show your face. It would be good to put some faces to some names. Look forward to meeting some of you.

Regards

 

Dave


Polarized Shades

Just wondering what seems to be the most popular polarized glasses in your oppinion. I have had various pairs in the past but never seemed to notice the benefit which I put down to buget work polar sunnies..... I read about the brand Maui Jim... any comments???


Sparkies ?

Just wondering if many self employed sparies here ? I am thinking of getting some ceiling fans installed 5 of them anyone want to quote? :)


Boat transport from Adelaide to Perth (or SW area)

Has anyone had to move their boat from Adelaide to Perth or SW area? Have had a few quotes and they are not cheap, so thought I would ask if anyone has had any experiences with bring their boat across. We are looking at moving a 6.05mt aluminium on a new tandem trailer in Dec/Jan 2011. Any advice with movers would be appreciated!


Rental in Karatha

Looking for a rental in Karatha,for an up coming job .needs to be furnished.need it for around 8-9 weeks.Is there any around or would I be dreaming on short notice