All posts by Gary Buck

Hot Water system checks

There are many older hot water systems in the building, when they fail, they often flood common areas and other apartments

If your system causes such damage, you are likely to be billed $1000

Or you can get it checked for free

A plumber from Webb Plumbing will be here on

Wednesday the 20th of November, from 7:30am until 3:00pm.

To book a free inspection please contact Webb Plumbing on either service@webbplumbing.com.au or 1300 238 993.

Old maps of 400 St Kilda rd area

Some of you may be aware that I’ve gone back to Uni, it’s hard slog but some of it is fascinating. I hope you all enjoy my afternoon’s work on old maps.

Has some fascinating history – even showing our site as the Gatekeepers Lodge!! There are a few mentions of Mr Cockbill – his is the fountain that is usually in the local park.

I love the last one that shows that people had small parcels of land from Toorak rd through to Domain Rd…amazing.

The web site is pretty clunky but you can find it here

I need a favour

Today’s entry is nothing about The Botanica, but please bear with me. My brother, John has spent a large amount of the last 12 months researching the Azaria Chamberlain story. I’d appreciate it if you give it a try, each episode runs for just over 30 minutes.

I know what you’re thinking…we’ve heard all of this before – we haven’t. I am amazed at some of the facts coming out.

It has been done as a podcast – for those not familiar with podcasts, they are a bit like talking books. They are available on apple, windows, android – everywhere.

Try the link here – if you’re on an apple device this has a link to iTunes near the bottom

If you then decide like podcasts then search for Howie Games (Mark Howard interviewing sports stars) and The Daily (New York Times daily updates). They are two of my regulars 🙂