4WD and Kayaking Noosa River from Harrys Hut

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Exploring the upper Noosa River in Queensland. From the jump off point of Harry’s Hut (an old logging hut), the Noosa river is a Kayaker’s paradise with numerous campsites only accessible from the water. We arrive by 4WD and have a great day exploring this gem of a river. fishing kayak one person – http://go.magik.ly/ml/bkz8/

Dirtbike Crisis: Riding out of Powelltown

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First ride of the WR400F out of Powelltown in Victoria. Major day in the midlife crisis with a classic bush ride. A budget choice, the WR still has plenty to offer and gets you out into the bush for just a couple of grand. Started out here http://www.findacamp.com.au/camp-site.php?camp=1380 Missisipi Fireline Track and Lyrebird Track were highlights.

Knotting Barbed Wire

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Two knots used to join barbed wire when straining. These knots should only be used with low tensile wire. Buy Chain Strainers here https://amzn.to/2KvR8lf

Midlife Crisis 7 – Crutching Crisis

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The midlife crisis continues as I ponder the origins of the midlife crisis and learn a new skill, crutching sheep!

Beach Crisis – Blog 6

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Positive mid life crisis blog. This week I go back to the scene of my childhood beach holidays at Phillip Island, report on my progress in the 100 pushup a day challenge, continue selling clutter and find some time for a quick hunt before I catch up on some work in the paddock. Comment below with ideas or suggestions of … Read More

Grey Ferguson

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An afternoon clearing some undergrowth on the old Grey Ferguson tractor filmed with GoPro Hero 3+.

Sheep Crisis! Blog 4

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This midlife crisis week is spent looking after the new lambs, starting a pushup challenge and I have a stack on the Mountain bike while riding in the Silvan Dam reserve. I also update on the minimalism challenge, getting closer to the goal of a new motorbike! Carefree Melody by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence … Read More

Conditional Formatting Google Sheets Three Options

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Conditional formatting of google sheets allows you to identify data in a spreadsheet quickly and easily, here are three ways to use conditional formatting to identify trends, high and low values as well as visualize areas of interest in a spreadsheet. If you like this, please like and subscribe to get more how to’s and other videos.

Using the IF Function on Text in Google Sheets

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The if function can be problematic if you want it to identify text. This video shows you how to easily teach Google Sheets to look for text. A powerful tool for making sense of data.

Grading a Forms Quiz using Flubaroo

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How to use an add on called flubaroo to automatically mark Google Forms. If you like the video, please help me out by liking and subscribing! New stuff periodically. Thanks a lot!

Calculating Percentage in Google sheets

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A quick guide to finding the percentage of values automatically in Google Sheets. If you like the video, please help me out by liking and subscribing!

Inserting Comments in Google Sheets using VLOOKUP

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Inserting Comments in Google Sheets using VLOOKUP, a powerful function that lets you assign comments next to values automatically. Can be used for the basis of reports or forms and requires little or no work. I show you how to fill out the formula and explain what each step means so you don’t forget. If you like this video, please … Read More

River Crisis VLOG #3

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This time I expose the secret life of teachers on holidays, Kayak and Bike the Yarra River near Mount Lofty, attend the speckle park sale at the Royal Show, update on our results in the Steer Comp and feed some of the Goats.

Chicken Feeder made out of PVC Pipe

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Make a no spill chicken feeder out of 90mm storm pipe, an end plug, step down adaptor and a 45 degree elbow for around 10 dollars. Sure beats the mess made by birds eating out of old style hanging feeders. These can also be mounted to anything using some wire or a downpipe clip. Please don’t forget to subscribe!

Goat Birth

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Birth of Boer Goat kids on the farm.

Fencing Knots 3 The Strainer or speed Knot

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How to tie the strainer knot. Used to join wire together when using chain strainers. Handy when constructing or repairing a fence and you don’t want to use expensive gimmicks. This is the third video in a three part series on fencing knots. The first video can be found here; https://youtu.be/qohPK7b0MqE Buy Chain Strainers Here https://amzn.to/2KvR8lf Buy Pliers https://go.magik.ly/ml/e365/

Fencing Knot 2 – The Figure 8

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How to tie the figure 8 knot. Used to tie slack wire together when constructing or repairing a fence. This is the second video in a three part series on fencing knots. The first video can be found here; https://youtu.be/qohPK7b0MqE Buy chain strainers here https://amzn.to/2KvR8lf

Fencing Knot 1 – End or termination Knot

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First of three videos showing how to tie up and strain a fence without needing expensive gimmicks. All you need are a good set of strainers and some pliers. The second Video can be found here; https://youtu.be/b_76dtX1tUU

How to Open a Feed Bag

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Very short Video showing how to open a feed bag with one quick cut

The Truckies Hitch

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How to tie the truckies hitch, including securing the load and safety.

Fencing

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How to tie and end knot, then strain a fence and tie off the tensioned wire using a knot. Allows the construction of a fence using no crimps or gripples.

Cane Pruning Basics

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How to select canes and prune wine grapes using Vertical Shoot Positioned (VSP) Cane Pruning.