Maidenwell Diatomite

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Re: Maidenwell Diatomite

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Hi,

Maidenwell mine was flooded but is now back in operation, hopefully the weather will hold off long enough for me to get up there.....spoke with Renae there 3 days ago and everything was still fine... :fc:

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Re: Maidenwell Diatomite

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That's good to hear they are back in business Mick. So are you saying you would be willing to pick up some bags and take them to the Bimer show in 2 weeks at Mt Cootha ? If so I would be interested in a few bags of 2-7


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Re: Maidenwell Diatomite

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Hi Bougy,

would be more than happy to pick some up and bring to brisvegas, BUT due to work committments will not be able to get there till after Easter sometime :crybye: , if this is ok, I will keep in touch as to a definate date...... :tu:

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Sounds OK - Easter isn't that far away :palm: Can you confirm a price per bag - the club may be interested in some as well.

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Re: Maidenwell Diatomite

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Hi,

Renae advised that a 40L bag is $11...will check the price with her again and let you guys know....
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Re: Maidenwell Diatomite

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Hi,
Just spoke with renae and can confirm price @ $11 for a 40L bag. I have ordered 5 bags of 2-7mm , only need 2 at this stage so happy to bring the other 3 to brisvegas when I go :tu:

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Re: Maidenwell Diatomite

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I will take the 3 bags Mick.


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Re: Maidenwell Diatomite

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Hi Tony,

no dramas, will PM you when i'm heading down that way and we'll meet up somewhere....glad to be of help....might even make it a semi regular thing and come check out some of the meetings down that way... :cool:


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Re: Maidenwell Diatomite

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Is this company still open? We in the us have NO source whatsoever in the US i would be interested in buying a shipping container of there 5-7mm rock ASAP i would be willing to pay a finders fee
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Re: Maidenwell Diatomite

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Hi Cofi,

Welcome to the site. :wave: ...PM sent... :tu:


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