HP Printer Ink – 564 XL

February 8, 2018

Free to a good home. Brand new.  Call David Campbell – 0414 942 705

Cupboard Hinges

April 17, 2017

A number of fractured cupboard door hinges and connectors have been reported.  Suitable replacements, branded Hettich, are available from Capital Kitchen Wares, 191 Gilmore Road, Queanbeyan.  (02) 6297 7533

Fire Extinguisher

April 5, 2017

This is a good idea for your kitchen.  This compact model is only 30 cm high

and weighs only 1.7 kg.  It is suitable for paper, flammable liquids and electrical fires.

It can be bracket-mounted (supplied) and costs about $20.

LED Bulbs – Free Supply and Installation

June 3, 2015

ActewAGL is conducting a free energy efficiency program that provides and installs free energy saving products into the homes of ACT residents.

These products include LED bulbs*, Standby Power Controllers**, Compact Fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and door stoppers and are fitted by a certified installer at a time that is convenient to you.

For more information on products available, visit the web site below.

http://www.actewagl.com.au/Save-energy/Free-energy-services/Energy-saving-house-calls.aspx

Ceasarstone Cleaning Products

March 2, 2015

Below is a link to products that can help to keep your kitchen benches is great shape!

What a good idea….

December 15, 2014

…. but don’t over-do it!

Security Reminder

December 2, 2014

No particular incident or specific threat lies behind this item.  It’s essentially a sensible and routine suggestion especially for the information of newcomers.

One of the forgotten elements of living within a shared building complex is that everyone in the building contributes to the safety and security of the other residents.

There is a shared responsibility in choosing to live in this environment. This shared responsibility extends to all the parts of the complex and in particular the basement carpark. These spaces are susceptible to burglaries and residents and their guests have to be vigilant when coming or going.

Offenders often take advantage of residents’ failing to wait for the garage door to close before driving off.   Those extra 10-20 seconds are vital and residents should keep watch for any suspicious activity at this time.

If you see someone entering as the garage door opens or closes and you do not recognise them, then you have every right to question whether they have a valid reason to be there.

Or, if you are not confident in doing so, call Police Operations immediately on 131 444 and report it.

Recommended Plumber

November 17, 2014

I have recently used All Time Plumbing and Gasfitting and found them to prompt, reliable and reasonably priced.

Contact details are: Phone:  02 62990211

Email: alltimeplumbing@bigpond.com

Barbara Carney, Unit 34

Parking on State Circle

November 19, 2013

Lynx-eyed residents will have noticed the recent erection of 2 Hour Parking Limit signs on our frontage to State Circle.  The purpose is to make better provision for our casual visitors and also for our various tradesmen, who have frequently been denied assess.

Liebherr Refrigerators

May 22, 2013

Mine has died, the result of the well-known poor ventilation and overheating problem with the installation of these units in our apartments.  Consequently, I have a spare full set of drawers, shelves, etc, so if some of yours are broken or cracked, I may be able to help.  The parts are free to a good home.

David Campbell.  205/19.  6295 2219 or 0414 942 705.

Need a Signature Witnessed

March 27, 2013

27/3/13

It’s often hard to find a Justice of the Peace or other authorised witness when you need to process a document such as a statutory declaration or an affidavit.   David Campbell,  in 205/19, is a Commonwealth Commissioner for Declarations and is able to provide such a service – at no charge, of course.  Call him on 6295 2219 or 0414 942 705.

Found – Letter Box Key

March 5, 2018

Call David Campbell on 0414 942 705

Car Space Wanted

March 18, 2017

I am looking to rent a car space at Capital Hill.

If you are a resident of Capital Hill, and have two car park spaces, but only need one, you might be interested in renting one out?

I expect to be in the apartments for about 4 – 5 months, so short term is fine.

Call Andrew 0419 200 334- Resident of Capital Hill.

Car Space WANTED

June 26, 2017

Owner/Resident in need of one extra car space.

If anyone has a spare space, could you please contact Luke Morwitch 0401 593 050 or 25/23 Capital Hill Apartments.
Happy to talk some type of remuneration

Driving Tip

October 19 2016

Have you ever been parked by the roadside and had opened the driver’s door when you were hit, or almost hit, by a passing cyclist?  It’s a common occurrence and increasingly so with the encouragement to cyclists these days to share the road with cars.

A big help is to use your left hand to open the door.  This means you have to stretch across, turning your head and body to the right.  This results in having a much wider view of what’s happening on your right hand side, and what’s coming up from behind.  Try it.

The practice is now part of the driving licence test in the Netherlands and is believed to have dramatically reduced the number of bicycle/door collisions.

FOR SALE Call Suzanne – 0438 840 918)

March 6, 2017

WESTINGHOUSE SIDE X SIDE REFRIGERATOR 610L (WSE6100SF)

Brushed Stainless Steel

Dimensions:

1. 1761 mms
2. 898 mms
3. 742 mms

Recommended airspace above fridge – 35mms

(Purchased for $1,600;  Sell for $800)

Free to a good home

Contact David Campbell,  0414 942 705.  First in, best dressed.

Friends of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra

For information regarding this group, please click here

Seal your Flower Pots!

Half a can of waterproofing agent which can be used to seal flower pots, free to resident.  Please contact Ricky Bolton Unit 20/21, Telephone 6161 1855.

Have you tried cooking with French Tarragon?

French tarragon. Capital Hill Apartments herb garden.

Amongst the herbs that are thriving in the Capital Hill Apartments herb garden is French tarragon, Artemesia dracunclulus.

French tarragon has a unique, attractive flavour. The fresh green leaves have a very appetising taste that seems to contain pepper, balsam and anise. The flavour has also been described as fennel, anise, and liquorice.

Use in salads, fish, chicken and boiled or poached eggs. Add to white wine vinegar, pickles, mustards and butter. The French use tarragon in many sauces, such as béarnaise sauce, tartar and hollandaise sauce, it is one of the herbs in the classic French blend – fines herbes – equal parts of parsley, chervil, chives and tarragon. The fresh herbs are chopped finely together and can be sprinkled over green salad, added to omelettes, poached chicken or fish, mixed into a butter sauce for fish, or sprinkled over any dish as a garnish.

Christmas Party

3/11/15

Meet your neighbours! Bring your food and drink for a community gathering and some Christmas cheer on Sunday 6th December at 1.00 p.m.  under the spreading oak tree behind Building 17.

Lost and Found

28/9/13

This child’s bicycle helmet was found in the garden at the rear of Capital Hill Apartments. To claim it please contact Peter Hodge, Telephone 6161 3864. Apartment 108/19.

Handy hints of the week!

Caesarstone bench tops have been installed in all the Capital Hill Apartments.  They are a lovely addition to the look of our apartments but they do require a bit of upkeep.  The following link provides a cleaning kit of 1 x 250ml bottle of Caesarstone cream cleaner and 1 x 3m Scotch-Brite Never Scratch All-Purpose Scrubber.

http://www.caesarstone.com.au/Shop-Online/ProdID/1/CaesarStone_Cleaning_Kit.aspx
Happy Cleaning!!

Have you tried cooking with French tarragon?

French tarragon. Capital Hill Apartments herb garden.

Amongst the herbs in the Capital Hill Apartments herb garden is French tarragon, Artemesia dracunclulus! xx

French tarragon has a unique, subtle and attractive flavour. The fresh green leaves have a taste that seems to include pepper, anise and liquorice.

Use in salads, fish, chicken and boiled or poached eggs. Add to white wine vinegar, pickles, mustards and butter. The French use tarragon in sauces such as sauce béarnaise and sauce tartare. It is one of the herbs in the classic French blend – fines herbes – equal parts of parsley, chervil, chives and tarragon. The fresh herbs are chopped finely together and can be sprinkled over green salad, added to omelettes, poached chicken or fish, mixed into a butter sauce for fish, or sprinkled over any dish as a garnish.

Russian tarragon is sometimes wrongly labelled as French tarragon in nurseries, so it’s a good idea to take a leaf and taste it. The anise flavour and a tingle on the tongue identify the true culinary tarragon. French tarragon is the best variety for the kitchen, but rarely sets seed. It is established from vegetative or root cuttings. Russian tarragon seeds profusely when mature but has little flavour.

Car Key Found

A single Toyota key attached to a colourful clear “tag” has been fund in the foyer of No 21 State Circle. Anyone who might know who this belongs to should contact the Strata Manager, Blandfordia Real Estate on 6239 5888.

Smelly Drains?

Here is a handy tip to eliminate smelly drains. Pour one cup salt, cup white vinegar down the offending drain. Wait 10 mins and pour in jug of boiling water. Repeat next day if necessary.

Telstra Mobile Black Spot!

We have just moved in and have had trouble with mobile coverage. Both our mobiles are with Telstra, calls drop out all the time, our next door neighbour has the same problem. We are not able to use the internet at all. We want to do something about the dreadful Telstra Mobile coverage we have and would encourage other residents to complain to Telstra if they are also having problems.

Telstra has a “Black Spot” reporting website which can be found here:
https://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/networks/feedback.cfm

Yours sincerely, Dr Richard Lea

Unit 12, 19 State Circle Forrest 2603 ACT

“Push Bike Riders”

The Executive Committee has been approached by several residents enquiring about the possibility of quarantining some space in the basement for push bikes. A suggestion to convert a Visitors Car Park has been ruled out on the grounds that a change to the Units Plan would be required, and that is a major legal impediment.  Another idea is to use part of the large storage cage near the Car Wash Bay but there are practicalities to be thought through here.
Bright ideas are sought.  The hope is that someone will come up with a workable and economic solution.  If one were to be found, then it could solve the problem some of you have with finding a secure place to store your bikes.
So that we get an idea of how feasible and popular this might be, would you please contact Gaye McDermott on 0419 341 416 if you are interested and would use such a facility.

“Recipes To Share”

The Executive Committee would like to share with the Capital Hill Apartment community some of their favourite recipes.  If you have a favourite recipe that you would like to share then please forward onto Blandfordia (Managing Agents) for up loading to the website.

Corn Chowder

Caramelised Onion Tartlets

Prawn and Caper finger Sandwiches

Watch this space for further community activities in the New Year that will delight the culinary artists amongst us!!

Storage Cage Wanted!

(26/9/11)

Michael Couzens of apartment 111/19 State Circle would like to rent a spare storage cage . Michael can be contacted on 0414 063 722

Cooking Smells

There is always healthy debate amongst those of us living in close proximity, surrounded by odours that emanate from our own or neighbour’s apartments. It is easy to sympathise if you are the ’emanatee’ but how about some useful hints for us ’emanators’!

Cooking Smells – Try boiling some powdered cloves in water after you get done cooking. This is a great method to use if you like cooking fried foods. You can also try boiling powdered cinnamon or a cinnamon stick. Heat it up over the stove while you’re cooking. You can also turn on your stove fan. Allow the cinnamon to heat up for awhile after you’re done cooking.