::: spoiler the secret knowledge
I think the deep lore is something like in the lockdown times the cart served donuts for how many donut (zero) days we had. Then the days of freedom came and the cart evolved into the full breakfast spread but there are no more donuts.
:::
Ohh. Just got an invite to a low key winter solstice bush doof next weekend. It'll both be really cold and I'll still be in my post-surgical light-duties window. I've also got a get together wake on for a guy I use to work with and it'd be great to catch up with the old workmates. I could also stay inside and continue being a warm winter goblin.
Thornbury Witch has given some very good advice. Also be aware, that if you don’t currently meet the deposit/income criteria for a mortgage from a regular bank, you will certainly not be getting a better deal elsewhere. Because of the high risk to the lender they will charge higher interest, fees etc. It will cost you a lot more. Best to save more deposit. There is nothing wrong with renting if means you can live comfortably and not be mortgaged to the eyeballs stressing over every dollar. I’ve never built new so I don’t know anything about finance + build schemes, but I would be too uncomfortable. Are there kickbacks to the builder? What’s the fine print? What recourse do you have if there’s problems with the build? I would feel much safer with a regular bank loan.
I didn't know I could get enough from the bank on my current salary to buy or build a place by the 3nd of the year
You can reserve land in new builds and not have to pay for it (through a loan) for a couple of years, during which the price would increase, but you'd still pay the same amount.
The 2 builders he gave me the details of can do the mortgage broking as well, kind of an all in one deal.
Explained that it's possible to pay to have your credit record scrubbed of defaults
I've basically had to learn to do almost everything in life by myself, from a young age. so this was good to advice to get.
Please be very careful of those all-in-one build/finance packages - they don't have a good success record. Please check out the quality of their previous builds too. And any past bankruptcy/business failures too for the builders. Phoenixing a building company to cover up past defaults is all too common. Get some advice from your accountant BEFORE you sign anything, and be very clear about your rights if the builders go broke or otherwise default before completion. Or vanish after completion leaving serious structural repairs that need to be done to make the place liveable. Please.
Too many people get caught out by an industry that for a very long time now has depended on a kind of reverse ponzi scheme. It works fine for a bit, but any tiny change in for example materials supply can bring the whole thing crashing down. And with the world in such turmoil and supply chains in such chaos, it seems very difficult to predict what will happen over the next few years.
I can already play drums to a degree, so it'll be nice to play drums to my own songs, which I can then use as a backing track when performing by myself
Fukkit. The sun is shining, the wind has dropped. The washing is done and the house clean. There's a new caff in Miller St where TickledPink used to be. I'm going out for brunch. I may have a wine or two with it then doze the afternoon away.
I love these little dudes, they're so beautiful when they're perched sideways or even upside down sometimes drinking nectar from the long-necked flowers.
Out for dinner with friends and it was... fine. Come midnight and I'm in the kitchen devouring half a bag of chips, so maybe it could have been better/more filling as I'm generally not a late night snacker - especially with boyo is already asleep!
Expedition 33 adventures continue, I'm not sure I want this game to ever end.
I woke in sweats last night. Odd for a cold night. Less odd now that my throat has been getting progressively worse since about midday. Aside from vitamin C, garlic and a hot toddy, anyone got any pre-cold advice?
I used to use a product called Armaforce from the chemist to fight off colds, taking them early when you start to feel like coming helps a lot in stopping it.
I really should be doing some cleaning but Miss Meow has me pinned down on the couch and is purring madly.
I did get a small shelf for my toaster oven assembled and have put up the small fence to keep Mr Woof and Miss Meow away from the side gate. I now have a small utility courtyard for the bins etc., and hopefully being open metal bars instead of solid it won't trigger Mr Woof to try digging under it to get out to come and find me when I'm away. He seems to stress out if I'm gone more than about 20 minutes.
Alright, here goes another attempt at trying to push through some uni stuff on a weekend. Was out for a chunk of yesterday helping a relative which was good - physical activity that got me out of the house and had a very good night's sleep. I've been religiously taking melatonin 0.3mg for over a week, normally I wouldn't but it's crunch time and I absolutely need to make sure I'm not falling asleep at 2am.
Had a brief squiz at the news and once again I am feeling extremely lucky to be in a place that's physically far from conflict... but I think we can all expect petrol prices to shoot up in a few weeks (also, huge bump in electricity prices from 1 July D: that will be after my thesis is due so it's a good point at which to return to my frugal ways)
I have no option on mesh vs upholstery, but have strong opinion that any desk chair needs to be fully adjustable in seat height, tilt, back support, arm rest height. Because everybody’s body is different and getting it set up right is what’s gonna make it comfortable for you.
I was thinking something like this. For reference, I spent a lot more on a Steelcase Leap when I had business money to play with so this is a lot cheaper by comparison:
I had a Herman miller Aeron chair, now it's living in Perth with my dad. The only thing I need when he passes away eventually is that chair back. Best thing ever
98 Comments
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 13 pts · 1y
Oh dear, poor YarraByte doesn't know that donuts are not served in the DT.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
Why?
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
Bacon refuses donut orders.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Not even cinnamon? That's some crazy talk there.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
::: spoiler the secret knowledge I think the deep lore is something like in the lockdown times the cart served donuts for how many donut (zero) days we had. Then the days of freedom came and the cart evolved into the full breakfast spread but there are no more donuts. :::
Edit: spoilered the deep secrets of the DT
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Thanks for the Intel. Luckily I know a man.
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Do they serve beignets?
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Not sure but beignets sound gooood!
kudra@aus.social · 5 pts · 1y
@imoldgreeeg @CEOofmyhouse56 I mostly watch from the sidelines but I am rather happy to learn of this origin story.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
That was my immediate guess
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Yes. We no longer have donut days.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Don't ask questions about the donuts 🤫
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
🤐
bacon@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
We gladly accept the orders, but unfortunately doughnuts are out of stock.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
I choose to believe that is a ring cake. My slice was delicious, not donuty at all.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Hold what’s this? This is new to me.
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 13 pts · 1y
Ohh. Just got an invite to a low key winter solstice bush doof next weekend. It'll both be really cold and I'll still be in my post-surgical light-duties window. I've also got a get together wake on for a guy I use to work with and it'd be great to catch up with the old workmates. I could also stay inside and continue being a warm winter goblin.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 1y
Someone at the cafe just ordered a weak long black with honey on the side...
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 1y
tone212_@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
I really should go to bed earlier but I am a night owl through and through. It’s in my blood.
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
You do you. I was a night owl for years. These days I'm wondering how to stay up until at least 9pm so I don't wake up at 3am well rested.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
If it wasn’t for work I’d be a night owl myself.
Well also not withstanding shops not being open at night.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
Uber driver gave me a crash course in mortgages and how to buy a place before the end of the year. Gave me some recommended builders as well.
And that's why I talk to pretty much everyone lol
Also....
SituationCake@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
Thornbury Witch has given some very good advice. Also be aware, that if you don’t currently meet the deposit/income criteria for a mortgage from a regular bank, you will certainly not be getting a better deal elsewhere. Because of the high risk to the lender they will charge higher interest, fees etc. It will cost you a lot more. Best to save more deposit. There is nothing wrong with renting if means you can live comfortably and not be mortgaged to the eyeballs stressing over every dollar. I’ve never built new so I don’t know anything about finance + build schemes, but I would be too uncomfortable. Are there kickbacks to the builder? What’s the fine print? What recourse do you have if there’s problems with the build? I would feel much safer with a regular bank loan.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I appreciate your advice :)
I wouldn't borrow if the bank wasn't going to lend on my current salary.
That's a convo with the bank this week.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Well a couple of things:
I didn't know I could get enough from the bank on my current salary to buy or build a place by the 3nd of the year
You can reserve land in new builds and not have to pay for it (through a loan) for a couple of years, during which the price would increase, but you'd still pay the same amount.
The 2 builders he gave me the details of can do the mortgage broking as well, kind of an all in one deal.
Explained that it's possible to pay to have your credit record scrubbed of defaults
I've basically had to learn to do almost everything in life by myself, from a young age. so this was good to advice to get.
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 1y
Please be very careful of those all-in-one build/finance packages - they don't have a good success record. Please check out the quality of their previous builds too. And any past bankruptcy/business failures too for the builders. Phoenixing a building company to cover up past defaults is all too common. Get some advice from your accountant BEFORE you sign anything, and be very clear about your rights if the builders go broke or otherwise default before completion. Or vanish after completion leaving serious structural repairs that need to be done to make the place liveable. Please.
Too many people get caught out by an industry that for a very long time now has depended on a kind of reverse ponzi scheme. It works fine for a bit, but any tiny change in for example materials supply can bring the whole thing crashing down. And with the world in such turmoil and supply chains in such chaos, it seems very difficult to predict what will happen over the next few years.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Thank you ❤️
I've saved this comment.
I wouldn't make a move without consulting a financial adviser first definitely.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
That was my first thought too lol
Regardless, it's good to know the process.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Ooohh exciting new toy!
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I can already play drums to a degree, so it'll be nice to play drums to my own songs, which I can then use as a backing track when performing by myself
SituationCake@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
I have brunched, I have shopped, I have put on a load of washing, and I have bought Whitlams tickets. So far so good today.
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
Fukkit. The sun is shining, the wind has dropped. The washing is done and the house clean. There's a new caff in Miller St where TickledPink used to be. I'm going out for brunch. I may have a wine or two with it then doze the afternoon away.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Perfect afternoon.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
Here's a little birdo that comes to visit. Not often but did today.
No idea what it is but it hovers ever so gracefully for the nectar. Loves the red flowers.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I love these little dudes, they're so beautiful when they're perched sideways or even upside down sometimes drinking nectar from the long-necked flowers.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Googled ‘brown and yellow bird long beak nectar’… Might be an Eastern Spinebill?
https://www.australiaswonderfulbirds.com.au/honeyeaters
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
you are right 🙂
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
New Holland Honeyeater perhaps?
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Yes. I love these 🙂, they come and sip from the orchids on my balcony. I have been trying to get pics but they are too quick .
but it's not the bird in the pic.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Yeah I think @melbaboutown@aussie.zone is right.
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Those are much bigger and bright yellow and black. Don't know the one in the pic.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
Out for dinner with friends and it was... fine. Come midnight and I'm in the kitchen devouring half a bag of chips, so maybe it could have been better/more filling as I'm generally not a late night snacker - especially with boyo is already asleep!
Expedition 33 adventures continue, I'm not sure I want this game to ever end.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
I bought it and still haven't even launched it yet lol
Might be a good Sunday treat.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Becareful. Once up start you won’t want to stop!
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
Been craving a novelty purchase. Felt off the last few days.
Increased my adhd meds by a quarter of a tablet.
Feel normal and not about to waste a few hundred bucks on bullshit I don't need.
The power of DOPAMINE!!!!
Hello warn bed, cat, studio and video games.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
The man just bought a party light stick and a party light beam. My lounge room is turning into a disco.
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
The power of pingas.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Hahaha. Nah he loves lights. As a kid he had a toy police car that when you wind up its back wheels and let it go its lights flashed.
The yard is littered with solar lights. The dog doesn't shit in the dark now.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
That sounds like a shit load of fun lol
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
yup
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
Melbourne is cold and depressing
Melbcat was served a warm breakfast in bed (as she often is) and is now washing herself
StudChud@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Meant to have Sunday lunch with the grandparents but I just bailed because my crimson horror is here. Ugh!
Be gone, foul organ, you and your ruinous ways!
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
I woke in sweats last night. Odd for a cold night. Less odd now that my throat has been getting progressively worse since about midday. Aside from vitamin C, garlic and a hot toddy, anyone got any pre-cold advice?
Duenan@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
I used to use a product called Armaforce from the chemist to fight off colds, taking them early when you start to feel like coming helps a lot in stopping it.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Chilli. Hotter the better.
Listerine gargle.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Eating enough, lots of fluids and a lot of sleep
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Goodnight everybody. Sweet dreams 😘
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
so much painting
but it's nearly done
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
You can do it!
bacon@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Beep Beep 🚚
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CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Churros please but in a ring shape.
bacon@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
🍩
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
You legend. Thanks.
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Some granola and yoghurt with fresh fruit please with coffee.
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
🌾🥛🍓🍇🍒☕️
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Thanks! Needed some helth today.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I'll get a big breakfast and a flat white please
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
🍳🍳🥓🌭🍄🟫🍄🍅🥔🫘🍞🧈☕️🥛
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
I’ll have the same as Force please Chef.
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
🍳🍳🥓🌭🍄🟫🍄🍅🥔🫘🍞🧈☕️🥛
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Can I also please have a ring cake?
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
🍩
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
I really should be doing some cleaning but Miss Meow has me pinned down on the couch and is purring madly.
I did get a small shelf for my toaster oven assembled and have put up the small fence to keep Mr Woof and Miss Meow away from the side gate. I now have a small utility courtyard for the bins etc., and hopefully being open metal bars instead of solid it won't trigger Mr Woof to try digging under it to get out to come and find me when I'm away. He seems to stress out if I'm gone more than about 20 minutes.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Alright, here goes another attempt at trying to push through some uni stuff on a weekend. Was out for a chunk of yesterday helping a relative which was good - physical activity that got me out of the house and had a very good night's sleep. I've been religiously taking melatonin 0.3mg for over a week, normally I wouldn't but it's crunch time and I absolutely need to make sure I'm not falling asleep at 2am.
Had a brief squiz at the news and once again I am feeling extremely lucky to be in a place that's physically far from conflict... but I think we can all expect petrol prices to shoot up in a few weeks (also, huge bump in electricity prices from 1 July D: that will be after my thesis is due so it's a good point at which to return to my frugal ways)
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Busy day. Just more of the same as yesterday. 🙂
Duenan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Oh my, just cooked a double egg and used cooking bacon as a test it’s some toast.
Very satisfying!
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Tomorrow feels like a sickie
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I've cancelled tomorrow.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Early night. Too much excitement for one day lol
Goodnight ❤️
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Freaked out thinking I had something on today and was going to be late… it’s Sunday. Back to computer.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
🥱
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
☕️
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Anyone have opinions on mesh office chairs? I've been thinking of getting one for my girlfriend.
It seems to be a case of either, 'you need to spend a lot' or 'don't spend a lot, they all come out of the same factory'
tone212_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Do you mean office chairs with mesh for the seat? Super comfortable, the one I have is better than any cushion seat office chair that I’ve tried.
SituationCake@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I have no option on mesh vs upholstery, but have strong opinion that any desk chair needs to be fully adjustable in seat height, tilt, back support, arm rest height. Because everybody’s body is different and getting it set up right is what’s gonna make it comfortable for you.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Happen to have a picture of one?
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I was thinking something like this. For reference, I spent a lot more on a Steelcase Leap when I had business money to play with so this is a lot cheaper by comparison:
https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/000000001120434497
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
The one I have at work just had a one piece back but in the same mesh material.
They’re super comfy for long extended periods of time. I don’t think I’ve even gotten sore from sitting on them for too long.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
I had a Herman miller Aeron chair, now it's living in Perth with my dad. The only thing I need when he passes away eventually is that chair back. Best thing ever
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Unis wouldn't be spending crazy money on these chairs either so that's reassuring
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Maybe they like nice cars. They might like to drive and go driving for enjoyment.
Also, good cars tend to have better resale value.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
spelling quiz
5/10
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
8 / 10 tonight.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
6/10
I, ummm, I think I'll take it
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
6
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
8/10. That last one was pure fluke.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y