I waited until 12 ticked over to post this.. but have a look at this absolute beast of a backpack holding $84 of groceries like a champ. I've had this backpack for maybe 7 or 8 years now, taken it half way around the world twice & on countless domestic trips, and I've used it as my daily carrier/work bag and it's as good as the day I bought it.
Can fully recommend the Osprey Farpoint 40. Never felt more confident recommending something.
lol you made me curious so I checked the receipt.. it's actually 21 items! A 2 litre bottle of white vinegar. 750ml windex. Can of bug spray. 3 trays of meat. 2 jars of pasta sauce. 2 packs of Penne. 1kg bag of rice. Bag of potato gems. And more. Some decently sized items!
I have one of those (or a very similar model), it's a great bag. I've never taken it grocery shopping, but it was great in Vietnam where it needed to be able to handle everything from walking and motorbike travel to air travel as both hand luggage and cargo. Also fully recommend.
A mystery parcel is on board for delivery today. I really wish you got the sender's name not just a tracking number with these notifications so I knew what I was getting. I have two seperate parcels with live plants expected, it would be nice to know if it is one of those so I can prepare to plant them straight away. But it could also just be the batteries I ordered.
I got an aus post message the other day. They tried to deliver my "parcel" but was unsuccessful so could I possibly click the link and correct my address. Sure now gimme my parcel. I'm still waiting. I hope it's good.
Woke up to someone sending me a bunch of pictures of someone's kids... Hopefully it's not a phishing scam because I replied telling them they have the wrong number and that I had deleted the photos.
But holy hell what a nightmare for the parents, and also worst nightmare for me having random pictures of some kids on my phone for 5 seconds (especially as a man).
I'm actually sick of Optus. I'm still pissed that like my data gets leaked but all I get is a :c soz bro. But they have cheap credit, which is $30 every 45 days, and I get a butt load of calls and text. So I guess if anyone has other recommendations for either similar price and offer or cheaper that'd be nice.
Though I do refuse to go to Vodafone because they too screwed me over years ago and I can hold a grudge.
Been with Boost for over a year now. I get the yearly plan - about $200 something for a year and 160gb (not that I end up using most of it). Works out to about $20 per month and is on the Telstra network, which is great! Also 5g.
+1 for Boost for me as well. I'm still on the monthly 7GB plan for $22 but because they do data rollover I'm often at 10GB a month. Next tier is $35 for 25 GB which also includes international calls. But I think I might follow you and @bull and go for a yearly plan from next year esp now that I know I'm here for good. 13.3GB at $20/mth including those international calls... Sounds better than what I'm on.
I know you can get cheaper data elsewhere but the standout to me is the full Telstra reception, always great when out in the wop wops for fieldwork or travel. People have regularly had to borrow my phone when theirs can't connect! And still excellent in the city though I haven't extensively tested it indoors.
haha I just checked my usage for the last 6 months and I've only used 26.69GB.. 11GB of which was Saturday night because I streamed Prime video and Foxtel for hours in a motel without Wi-Fi. I'm absolutely moving to the 170GB plan!
Another vote for Boost. I might switch to one of the yearly plans because I'm on Wi-Fi most of the time. I'm on monthly now. An important distinction (for those reading this who don't know) between Boost and the other Telstra-backed carriers is that Boost is the only one which uses the actual full-fat Telstra network and not their wholesale network. More info here.
Hmm, that's not too bad. Optus is 5gb for 45 days which I don't use up (only time I do is if I accidentally forget to turn on wifi while I'm watching YouTube or TikTok). But I might look into it, thank you!
I'm with aldi which uses telestra. Apart from weird reception in the garage occasionally, probably because of the tin roof, I don't have a problem. I also don't download movies and shit on the go on my phone.
I mainly use WiFi at home for streaming and talking to you lovely people. I hope that makes sense. It makes sense to me.
I would never go back to a major telco when all three sell their network wholesale for cheaper.
Telstra owns Belong, Optus owns Amaysim & Vodafone has Felix. Each of the subsidiaries are cheaper despite being under the parent company. On top of those, there are tons of third-party sellers that are just as cheap and often cheaper.
I personally use Woolworth's Everyday Mobile for the Telstra Network + -10% at Woolworths checkout once per month.
I often wonder what's the point of the major telco plans when they have cheaper plans on their subsidiaries - exclusively serving the naïve and old? Physical store for customers to slam their fist down at?
I'm with Woolworths on the Telstra network, 40 bucks and I get 65gb of data, unlimited standard calls and texts, and unlimited calls and texts to 22 other countries (happy to post the list if needed). You can also bank up 500gb of data, if you are slow at using it up.
Editing because I just went had a browse, they have lower priced plans but all plans contain the unlimited calls and texts, and unlimited calls and texts to 22 other countries.
Ted Cat goes out into our courtyard every second day. He loves it so much. Sniffs all the bushes and fences then rolls around on the warm outdoor paving tiles enjoying his freedom.
he's still funny lookin' . 🤭 It will take 6 months to get his full persian length fur
( the more I get to know him the more my heart breaks for him. He's very small for his breed. He's always desperate for food. He's not well socialised. He lost his fur thru neglect. He had never been out of a cage. 😔 He was in a cat mill. )
Went to the doctors for my usual thing and mentioned a random rash that popped up on my face that's giving me grief, and now I'm on shingles watch... Fingers crossed the antihistamines I've been instructed to take for the next few days confirm its just weird allergy symptoms I've never had before.
We are heading into a cashless society they say. Do your banking online, it's easy they say. Until shit hits the fan and you can't access your funds. When the gov'ment says it's save to vote online then I'll consider it. Until then I'll stick to using my card or cash thanks.
I love my virtual money and almost never use cash. But we definitely need to have more back up systems in place in case of IT failure - not just in banking, but in pretty much everything. Companies have been very quick to take the cost savings of moving to efficient computerised systems, but have neglected to put in place backup systems to provide resilient systems. At one stage when the EFTPOS system went down they could manually swipe your card through and it would be processed later, now there is nothing.
A lot of companies are running extremely outdated software, and either can't or won't spend the money to upgrade it. Which leaves them prone to breakdowns, and security breaches, leading to not just data leaks but can bring their entire system down, if (like the Fire Services) a virus gets into the system. Or in the case of my now ex health insurance company they try to upgrade but don't seem to have a plan to wind back to a stable system if it goes wrong.
Yep. I do something similar. All online purchases and bills, credit card. All real life purchases, cash. Credit card then gets paid at the post office using cash. Occasionally I have to use my debit card but limit that to big businesses only.
What I do like is when there is something popular and the people that send the generic message lose out over people who bothered to type something to move the sale along. So the answer is often "yes it is available" when they send that first generic message, but has often become "no, it's sold" by the time they get to the second. Making "is this available" a completely pointless question.
It does happen. And it does make sense to ask if it is an old listing, but when it has only just been listed it is a pointless question. It also doesn't take much to put something more in. How hard is something like "if this is still available I will offer you $xx and could pick up on the weekend"? If it is not available, they will tell you (or ghost you, as per their preference!) and if it is you have moved things along towards a sale.
You will also find that some sellers just won't reply to an "is this available" message because most of the time it is people just wasting your time. It's not uncommon to have maybe 1 in 10 or less that make that query actually follow up if you answer - even when you answer straight away. When you add in no-shows and other dodgy characters there are a lot of Marketplace sellers that are one "is this available" post away from just throwing their stuff in the bin instead.
Optus NBN appears to be just a DNS issue, people reporting their NBN working with third party DNS provider.
I strongly recommend not using telco for DNS regardless.
FYI for those that don't know, Optus services down nationwide, effects 10 million customers as well as payment terminals, Metro trains are also partially down.
Not all machetes are suitable for pizza though. Some are basically shaped like a pizza rocker with a handle, but others are too flat or have handles that restrict the pizza cutting motion. Those ones are fine for quartering a take-away chook but don't work well for pizza. It's really important to consider your preferred take-away style before choosing a machete.
Agreed. Call them and tell them you love love love their pizza and used to get it often, but you've moved to 11 minutes away but can they please make an exception?
I wasn't paying attention but now that I finally am, there's this something I can take up that will make my future plans way easier.
But that means I should make a decision soon, and take action within 2024.
Thought I had years. Now it's just months.
It's a most wonderful thing but AHHHHHH
Edit: further googling tells me walking through door A doesn't shut door B. It's a net gain. I can go back to worrying about how full my neopet is.
I am guessing it's either medical and/or migration related but whatever it is, hooray for good news!! Sometimes that's all you need to take action. I felt the same way when it dawned on me that I could become eligible for PR last year after over a decade of uncertainty
YAY!!!!!! 🥂🪇🎊🎉 :D :D :D it feels like a heavenly moment when the stars align and you realise the door is open! Crossing all my digits for you to be able to stay on permanently without needing to lose your mind/soul/virginity/bank account
I've been out of the loop but I see the government has finally established a date for when they'll implement the long awaited 482 short term -> PR pathway. This is great news for many people I know
For next time there are little wall repair kits from Bunnings which include special netting with a slightly sticky back. You trim it to size with a little overlap at the edges and stick it over the hole. It gives the layers of putty something to grab onto.
Apply the putty in really thin layers with the spatula scraping it as smooth as possible, letting it fully dry and sanding it flush before the next one. Sand it really flat with sandpaper around a foam sanding block because doing it with sandpaper on your fingers can leave it uneven.
For the paint it really helps to cut a 50c piece sized layer of paint from somewhere really hard to notice of the same colour (use a razorblade and kind of slice at an angle) and get it put through the paint matching machine at Bunnings.
Use a roller not a brush because you don't want visible brushmarks. Bunnings sell little disposable rollers and paint trays. Do really thin layers too with drying between, feathering the edges out with the last tiny (barely any) bit of paint left on the roller each time so it's harder to see a sudden transition. Putty and paint the sneaky spot you nicked the chip from too.
The paint colour you got mixed may differ slightly from the main spot due to different rates of fading (ie if the sample paint chip was taken from inside a wardrobe) but do your best, let it fully dry and rub a dusty rag over it at the end so it doesn't look too new.
No worries. I just used the mesh because it was a larger hole and that really helped to have a stable base for applying thinner smoother layers.
Personally if it was me? I'd just try and sand it as flat as possible, see if I could get it flat. You might need a rougher grade of sandpaper and a sanding block if it's slow going. Then smooth it with finer. Then paint the spot in a few thin layers drying in between - if it's still looking very obvious you might then choose to paint the whole door.
I'm not a professional though. Just a renter that had to do this a couple of times
The Boost app is so horrified by this repair that it crashes every time this photo loads. Or maybe it is trying to protect me, as it reminds me of my ex-husband's work.
Like @useless_modern_god@aussie.zone says, you need to sand it back and paint over it. It's hard to fill a hole without something behind it - too late now, but put a piece of thin wood or similar inside the hole and then glue (you can use some string to pull it forward). That gives you a solid base to work on. I found the best technique for getting a smooth finish is to hold the spatula or scraper at close to a 90 degree angle and scrape off everything you can. If you hold the spatula more parallel it bends a little and won't create as flat a finish.
I spent way too long trying to get it to stay open, and found that after I have cleared the cache I can look at everything except the daily thread, and if I can quickly scroll down in the daily thread before it opens the photo it will stay open. So I'm 98% sure the photo is the issue, although I have no idea why. If I don't clear the cache it just keeps crashing on open.
The Boost app is so horrified by this repair that it crashes every time this photo loads. Or maybe it is trying to protect me, as it reminds me of my ex-husband’s work.
Ok real talk, how do I fix this / make it better? the door is hollow so the putty just kept falling inside - so I started shoving some paper in there in hopes that I can fill enough for the putty to hold. And now the colour is a slight bit off as well - do I just go back to Bunnings and ask them for a new one or
Apply a finishing coat (top coat) enough so there’s no visible inclusions (little divots like you see in photos). Don’t be afraid if its much bigger than the hole cause it’s easier to sand.
Sand that back and really feather it out so when you run your hand across ot you can’t tell where the repair stops and the door starts.
Now you have to paint the entire front of door because it will never match anyway. Use a foam roller and probably a semi gloss or satin paint(I can’t really tell from photos but paint guy at Bunnings will know)
or just wear the cost from the rental agency? Door repairs line this are easy to spot in an inspection so it’s gotta be good.👍
Apply a finishing coat (top coat) enough so there’s no visible inclusions (little divots like you see in photos). Don’t be afraid if its much bigger than the hole cause it’s easier to sand.
mmm can do this one again.
can i go to the bunnings dude and ask him to give me a colour that matches (and how do i get him to give me an exact match)? i don't think painting the entire door is an option..
i just got a multi purpose filler and basically did as in the video except apply the patch ( didn't get the patch ). is the patch super important? i might have to go and get the patch in that case. also need to colour match but how? i can't chip another piece of the door and take it to bunnings (which is what i did the first time, chipped a small piece from the already broken area and took it)!
Ok cheers mate, will head to Bunnings tomorrow and look for the patch thingy. Will also try and reach the REA and figure out the color code of the door since its probably standard in this building.
Small square of clean plastic flywire can serve as a patch if you have some handy as spakfilla etc bonds pretty well with it. I do recommend chipping out the putty and using a patch kit as per wscholermann's advice. I also think that repainting the whole door surface is a good idea once sanded smooth.
You'll need to mask the narrow door edges with painter's tape or masking tape so that the new paint doesn't drip onto the edges and betray you. Aldi sometimes has cheap roller kits that are ideal for small jobs like this. It's worth checking out your nearest one to see if there's any left from the last time they were on special. Also check out any $2 shops near you - they sometimes have el cheapo throwaway rollers and sandpaper etc.
A Bunnings paint sample tin or two should be enough paint to cover the door - each tin does about 1 sq metre with two rolled coats, so 1 tin should do one coat for the whole door I reckon.
I also think that repainting the whole door surface is a good idea once sanded smooth.
This might be a problem since I'm renting this room in an apartment and I vacate next week. Would it look odd if I just painted that tiny portion? A couple people have suggested repainting the entire door - any particular reason why?
It'll be almost impossible to match the colour - paint ages and changes colour over time. However, colour changes only matter when you get the two colours side by side like in photo. A small difference between the front & back of the door won't be noticeable cos noone will see them side by side. But a splodge in the middle of the door will be very obvious. Basic 'landlord's white' is probably the way to go. Rollering on the paint is quick and very easy if the door edges (and handle & hinges) are masked as per my comment. I would also put a flattened cardboard box or a shit tonne of newspaper down under the door before painting to catch any drips or smears. Acrylic paint is water soluble if you catch it before it dries, so clean up is fairly easy and once done the tape & cardboard and roller etc. can go in the rubbish. Smell will take about 2 days to dissipate. You can speed this up a bit by opening windows if possible, and if not possible by putting a chopped up lemon in a bowl in the room to help mask the smell of the paint.
The really important bit is to get the patch perfectly smooth by sanding it flush. Wrapping a piece of sandpaper round a blocky object (even a couple of dishwashing sponges) will let you sand it flat and smooth. Someone with more sandpaper fu than I have can maybe recommend the size/number of the grit to use.
It’s unlikely (not worth trying) you’ll be able to match the paint well enough that it won’t be obvious. You’ll be able to get close enough matching the paint that the repainted side of the door won’t look out of place.
I'm renting in an apartment, and I leave next week. Also renting privately, so I really only need this to look half decent before I go. I live in the city btw
II’m just thinking you’ll end up spending more on multiple failed self attempts than one paid small job. Doesn’t sound like you have a tool box to begin with.
Absolutely agree. Somewhere along the line large portions of our society got conned into believing that government was a powerful entity which they should fear, and in the name of freedom and personal rights they enthusiastically endoresed selling off as many government assets as possible, and handing all that power away from democratically elected governments to big businesses. And all that money that was received from selling assets has been passed on to individuals as lower taxes, which then got gobbled up by the companies providing the services our taxes used to pay for.
Now we are in a situation where government does not really have the power to do most of what it should be doing and the businesses that are doing essential work are using their power for personal gain. And yet we still focus on trying to cut government down - as a society we hate the idea of government employees getting decent wages and benefits, so all the best employees go to work for private businesses, who we then have to pay a fortune to as "consultants".
I agree with this. Being run by a democratically elected government (and the threat of losing votes that follows) is not a sufficient mechanism for ensuring quality operation and service.
A lack of profit incentive is a plus regardless though, IMO. Sadly the motive of the profit driven private services and their consequent lobbying seems to be diametrically opposed to the competent running of a public service
Another beautiful morning out there. I'm not used to walking in warm temperatures, I need to acclimatize - was getting hot and sweaty by the end of the dog walk, and it's only about 20 degrees.
Welp, good thing I'm not with Optus regarding the Internet. Now phone service...
I let my boss know, I should be able to get an uber to work, but I can't receive any calls or text which will be fun when I go home. I'll have to order the uber while in the office because the wifi doesn't extend very far.
Yeah it's not time for the noisy beast yet. Shit gotta get Dire before that gets turned on. The only rule I have with the fan is nobody's allowed to drop their guts because it the fan comes my way and I cop that, shit gonna get nasty.
Edit: I myself went without medically required cooling for 10 years. Tinfoil over the sun facing windows can help, as can wearing tshirts or bandannas wrung out with water and draped on the back of your neck, frozen water bottles, facing a fan out the window at night to blow the hot air out so cooler air gets pulled in through another window (if safe to do so). Use any sash windows to your advantage https://www.womanandhome.com/homes/homes-news/victorian-sash-window-hack-air-conditioning/
But it's hard on the nights that don't cool down.
Definitely get a portable aircon if you have to, they're expensive and suck but are better than nothing. Evaporative coolers are cheaper and still better than nothing but I found they broke easily and were not good in humid weather.
I'm pretty concerned though about predicted issues with the grid.
I'm in charge of Christmas drinks. I bought some limoncello and some bubbles. That should be alright shouldn't it? With a little spring of mint to make it fancy.
Yeah I could but I like to wait until Christmas lunch so me and the old girl can sample together and critique cheap plonk like connoisseurs. It's my gift to her.
I saw I had left some coffee undrunk at about 2pm and since I'd painstakingly hand ground the expensive beans and used expensive soy milk, I drank the rest.
Reader, this was a terrible idea.
9:37 pm and I feel like I could go on til midnight at least. Melatonin for the third night in a row even if it means feeling shitty tomorrow morning...
It was so good today, and I didn't even get that horrible loose motion. Paying for it otherwise I suppose...
I know I'll sleep well eventually, it's the getting up early enough to feel productive part that's going to be yucky. I need to get on top of my casual work commitment and end this job before December, and not feel like I'm on an effin holiday still ...
Pakige arrived, and it is indeed some of my live plants. They had a bit of a rough trip, they're soaking in some water now and I'll plant them this afternoon. Hopefully not in the middle of a thunderstorm. They sent a free plant too, and I'll have to look up what it is to figure out if I can actually use it.
Edit: I think I'll have to rehome the free plant. "Scabrosa" is a type of rose, which is very thorny, tends to sucker from the roots and left unchecked can grow into an inpenetrable thicket. Sounds perfect if I want to role play Sleeping Beauty, but probably not something I can fit into my garden. Maybe I can sneak into next door's back yard and secretly plant it there. Then I could see who wins an unchecked battle for dominance: blackberry or scabrosa.
Free plants? Do you mean a weed that sprouted in one of the pots, because if not I'd love to know where you can order plants and get free ones as a bonus :D
It was in it's own pot, with "free scabrosa" written on the side. One of the other companies I was looking at had free plants if you spend a certain amount, and you got to pick which one. I can't remember which company unfortunately, but it is definitely something you can get if you look!
The food is free cupboard at Ringwood East is doing a free plant day this weekend, so I'll probably take it down there to find it a new home.
Ooh, that's nice to know. I've almost only ever bought plants in person so now I feel DANGEROUSLY tempted to buy them online (note: I really must not do this especially as I'll be away for most of December and might move in a few months time...)
The cat has finally dropped a bomb! (Yes she'll be getting some cooked pumpkin.) There doesn't seem to have been any immediate signs of food allergy from the cheap canned food 😲 (You have no idea what a big deal this is.)
I still won't use it exclusively. It is a generic brand and I haven't found the full deal on it so there could be serious health issues down the line if it's not good and feeding too much of it. (The dry version is absolute garbage, would cause health issues and will not be touched with a ten foot pole.)
It may be so cheap due to the edible but unappetising dark meat of the tuna, and it does meet AAFCO standards which may be stricter than the lax Australian pet food standards? There has to be some catch and it may be phosphorus, freshness, ash, salt... surely Woolies brand can't be very good.
But. If there's no glaring flags I'm going to get a few more as backup tins to keep in the cupboard.
Edit: She does have hot little ears though and was sick yesterday (not unusual for her with pancreatis) so will be watching. I keep worrying about something being wrong with her food, her teeth, or her thyroid.
I really need to get that lift to the vet.
:::
Meals For Mutts dry food just had a recall and the dry food she began refusing was Meals For Meows so maybe there was something wrong with that too (will check the date on the remaining bag). But she's only been picking at Wellness Core dry.
My mother calls them "homeless bags", and always has. Before things got good, I remember them coming out was a sign we'd been evicted or needed to find a new couch to surf. I also always remember the handles breaking if you made them to heavy.
Oddly specific question, but has anyone used both prismacolour pencils and Faber Castell polychromos pencils, and are you able to compare them....? Got some money to spend. I've always gone with prismacolours, but maybe I should change....
I still have my Derwents and I'm still a bit afraid to use them. They are Special and only to be used for Good things. I don't want to get in trouble for not appreciating them enough.
Both are a bit out of my budget so I can't personally give feedback. But when I was looking at brands I saw articles and videos comparing them. It seems to depend on your preferences and what you need out of them
I finally got around to framing some pieces that have been sitting around for ages. The cross stitch cows would probably have been unframed for about 25 years now! I got the frames for various op shops a couple of years ago, and never actually got around to using them.
The orange swirly thing has no hanger on it, so I am not really sure where to put it.
I did a framing course and framed that one in a custom frame many years ago. The swirls on the dress and decorations around the outside all have beadwork as well as the cross stitch, it took years to finish.
Been both fighting and supporting my partner. She is stubbornly independent but also somewhat insecure so I'm trying to figure it all out. Reached out to a counsellor today so fingers crossed
Upside is I've started DJing again. It's been... about 15 years since I did it (at bars etc) and it's vert cathartic. I'm enjoying it although now being in apartment my timing is limited. My brother sent me some mixes I did in early-/mid -2000s which has been inspiring
I finally have some rain! With some bonus distant sky rumbles. I've just planted all the new plants that arrived today (and got a touch damp with the start of the rain) so they will be enjoying this welcome. They may have to wait until the weekend before they get their mulch though, unless I get enthusiastic after work tomorrow.
if you worked for an organisation of ~10k employees, who deals with a lot of sensitive data, how would you convince IT that they really want to install that niche bit of software that you personally use, because it suits your personal workflow, on your work computer?
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Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 26 pts · 2y
Yay I don't have cancer! It's been a rough week waiting for results but yeah. Fuck.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Yay for you! That must be such a relief. Uncertainty and waiting are awful, so sorry you had to go through that.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
That's great news!
Baku@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Congrats dude!
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
That’s great news!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
happy dance and so many hugs
oztrin@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Good to hear!
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
That’s such a relief!
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Thank goodness! That's great news!
bull@aussie.zone · 14 pts · 2y
I waited until 12 ticked over to post this.. but have a look at this absolute beast of a backpack holding $84 of groceries like a champ. I've had this backpack for maybe 7 or 8 years now, taken it half way around the world twice & on countless domestic trips, and I've used it as my daily carrier/work bag and it's as good as the day I bought it.
Can fully recommend the Osprey Farpoint 40. Never felt more confident recommending something.
00Steve@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Thats only like 10 items in this economy, thats not that impressive :P
bull@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
lol you made me curious so I checked the receipt.. it's actually 21 items! A 2 litre bottle of white vinegar. 750ml windex. Can of bug spray. 3 trays of meat. 2 jars of pasta sauce. 2 packs of Penne. 1kg bag of rice. Bag of potato gems. And more. Some decently sized items!
00Steve@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Wow 21 items including those for under $100 is crazy!!
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I have one of those (or a very similar model), it's a great bag. I've never taken it grocery shopping, but it was great in Vietnam where it needed to be able to handle everything from walking and motorbike travel to air travel as both hand luggage and cargo. Also fully recommend.
dumblederp@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
I like to clip my bike panniers on the inside of the trolley. Tioga panniers, almost 20 years old.
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 13 pts · 2y
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 13 pts · 2y
The man won some money yesterday so he bought me a trifle. I ♥ him.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
aww 💗
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 2y
A mystery parcel is on board for delivery today. I really wish you got the sender's name not just a tracking number with these notifications so I knew what I was getting. I have two seperate parcels with live plants expected, it would be nice to know if it is one of those so I can prepare to plant them straight away. But it could also just be the batteries I ordered.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I got an aus post message the other day. They tried to deliver my "parcel" but was unsuccessful so could I possibly click the link and correct my address. Sure now gimme my parcel. I'm still waiting. I hope it's good.
bananafungus@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 2y
Woke up to someone sending me a bunch of pictures of someone's kids... Hopefully it's not a phishing scam because I replied telling them they have the wrong number and that I had deleted the photos.
But holy hell what a nightmare for the parents, and also worst nightmare for me having random pictures of some kids on my phone for 5 seconds (especially as a man).
landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
I'm actually sick of Optus. I'm still pissed that like my data gets leaked but all I get is a :c soz bro. But they have cheap credit, which is $30 every 45 days, and I get a butt load of calls and text. So I guess if anyone has other recommendations for either similar price and offer or cheaper that'd be nice.
Though I do refuse to go to Vodafone because they too screwed me over years ago and I can hold a grudge.
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Been with Boost for over a year now. I get the yearly plan - about $200 something for a year and 160gb (not that I end up using most of it). Works out to about $20 per month and is on the Telstra network, which is great! Also 5g.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
+1 for Boost for me as well. I'm still on the monthly 7GB plan for $22 but because they do data rollover I'm often at 10GB a month. Next tier is $35 for 25 GB which also includes international calls. But I think I might follow you and @bull and go for a yearly plan from next year esp now that I know I'm here for good. 13.3GB at $20/mth including those international calls... Sounds better than what I'm on.
I know you can get cheaper data elsewhere but the standout to me is the full Telstra reception, always great when out in the wop wops for fieldwork or travel. People have regularly had to borrow my phone when theirs can't connect! And still excellent in the city though I haven't extensively tested it indoors.
bull@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
haha I just checked my usage for the last 6 months and I've only used 26.69GB.. 11GB of which was Saturday night because I streamed Prime video and Foxtel for hours in a motel without Wi-Fi. I'm absolutely moving to the 170GB plan!
bull@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Another vote for Boost. I might switch to one of the yearly plans because I'm on Wi-Fi most of the time. I'm on monthly now. An important distinction (for those reading this who don't know) between Boost and the other Telstra-backed carriers is that Boost is the only one which uses the actual full-fat Telstra network and not their wholesale network. More info here.
landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Hmm, that's not too bad. Optus is 5gb for 45 days which I don't use up (only time I do is if I accidentally forget to turn on wifi while I'm watching YouTube or TikTok). But I might look into it, thank you!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
I'm with aldi which uses telestra. Apart from weird reception in the garage occasionally, probably because of the tin roof, I don't have a problem. I also don't download movies and shit on the go on my phone.
I mainly use WiFi at home for streaming and talking to you lovely people. I hope that makes sense. It makes sense to me.
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
I read that as lonely people and was about to have my pitchforks out but then realised it would still make sense 😞
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
😂 🫂
briongloid@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
I would never go back to a major telco when all three sell their network wholesale for cheaper.
Telstra owns Belong, Optus owns Amaysim & Vodafone has Felix. Each of the subsidiaries are cheaper despite being under the parent company. On top of those, there are tons of third-party sellers that are just as cheap and often cheaper.
I personally use Woolworth's Everyday Mobile for the Telstra Network + -10% at Woolworths checkout once per month.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I often wonder what's the point of the major telco plans when they have cheaper plans on their subsidiaries - exclusively serving the naïve and old? Physical store for customers to slam their fist down at?
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
bananafungus@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I'm with Woolworths on the Telstra network, 40 bucks and I get 65gb of data, unlimited standard calls and texts, and unlimited calls and texts to 22 other countries (happy to post the list if needed). You can also bank up 500gb of data, if you are slow at using it up.
Editing because I just went had a browse, they have lower priced plans but all plans contain the unlimited calls and texts, and unlimited calls and texts to 22 other countries.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
Ted Cat goes out into our courtyard every second day. He loves it so much. Sniffs all the bushes and fences then rolls around on the warm outdoor paving tiles enjoying his freedom.
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Has he grown his fur back or does he still look like a mix of cat and poodle?
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
he's still funny lookin' . 🤭 It will take 6 months to get his full persian length fur
( the more I get to know him the more my heart breaks for him. He's very small for his breed. He's always desperate for food. He's not well socialised. He lost his fur thru neglect. He had never been out of a cage. 😔 He was in a cat mill. )
6368_39162@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Poor bugger. My rescues have their issues we can only really guess about, but a mill is an extra awful.
bananafungus@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
Went to the doctors for my usual thing and mentioned a random rash that popped up on my face that's giving me grief, and now I'm on shingles watch... Fingers crossed the antihistamines I've been instructed to take for the next few days confirm its just weird allergy symptoms I've never had before.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
We are heading into a cashless society they say. Do your banking online, it's easy they say. Until shit hits the fan and you can't access your funds. When the gov'ment says it's save to vote online then I'll consider it. Until then I'll stick to using my card or cash thanks.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 2y
I love my virtual money and almost never use cash. But we definitely need to have more back up systems in place in case of IT failure - not just in banking, but in pretty much everything. Companies have been very quick to take the cost savings of moving to efficient computerised systems, but have neglected to put in place backup systems to provide resilient systems. At one stage when the EFTPOS system went down they could manually swipe your card through and it would be processed later, now there is nothing.
A lot of companies are running extremely outdated software, and either can't or won't spend the money to upgrade it. Which leaves them prone to breakdowns, and security breaches, leading to not just data leaks but can bring their entire system down, if (like the Fire Services) a virus gets into the system. Or in the case of my now ex health insurance company they try to upgrade but don't seem to have a plan to wind back to a stable system if it goes wrong.
baconmash@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
i always have a bit of cash at home just in case
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Me too.
dumblederp@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I always try to use cash for small businesses and always try to use my card for big businesses.
briongloid@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Small businesses above a certain size save money not having to do physical banking.
dumblederp@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
I'm mostly talking savemore and market europa.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Yep. I do something similar. All online purchases and bills, credit card. All real life purchases, cash. Credit card then gets paid at the post office using cash. Occasionally I have to use my debit card but limit that to big businesses only.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
yup, I prefer to use cash
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I use cash probably 95% of the time.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
Anyone looking for a used car? I found this lining the drawer of my sewing machine cabinet.
baconmash@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
Is this still available?
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Can you deliver?
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Ah, those were the good old days. People had to go in and make innane requests in person.
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
What, do you not like spamming everyone with 'Is this available?'?
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
What I do like is when there is something popular and the people that send the generic message lose out over people who bothered to type something to move the sale along. So the answer is often "yes it is available" when they send that first generic message, but has often become "no, it's sold" by the time they get to the second. Making "is this available" a completely pointless question.
Mittens_meow@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Except when it isn’t available because the listing was left up after it sold. Hit a few of those recently.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
It does happen. And it does make sense to ask if it is an old listing, but when it has only just been listed it is a pointless question. It also doesn't take much to put something more in. How hard is something like "if this is still available I will offer you $xx and could pick up on the weekend"? If it is not available, they will tell you (or ghost you, as per their preference!) and if it is you have moved things along towards a sale.
You will also find that some sellers just won't reply to an "is this available" message because most of the time it is people just wasting your time. It's not uncommon to have maybe 1 in 10 or less that make that query actually follow up if you answer - even when you answer straight away. When you add in no-shows and other dodgy characters there are a lot of Marketplace sellers that are one "is this available" post away from just throwing their stuff in the bin instead.
6368_39162@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Love! I get this sort of stuff at work all the time. Ration tickets, how to vote cards, menus. Etc. Builds the history of a book fantastically.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Ted Cat likes to sit at the table. You can see how he has a little bit of a fluffy tummy.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Cold bottle of Asahi. Delicious after a hot workday.
6368_39162@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Sky says Kaboom! One very unhappy kitty.
briongloid@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Optus NBN appears to be just a DNS issue, people reporting their NBN working with third party DNS provider.
I strongly recommend not using telco for DNS regardless.
FYI for those that don't know, Optus services down nationwide, effects 10 million customers as well as payment terminals, Metro trains are also partially down.
Mittens_meow@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
I’d love to know how it took metro trains down. Do they not have and redundancy or a DR plan for something that appears to be mission critical ?
prime_factor@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
If a router or switch doesn't detect an outage properly, or is misconfigured, you are still gonna have a bad day regardless of redundancy.
goodviking@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Not a good year for Optus
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
prime_factor@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Rule 1) It's always DNS. Rule 2) If it's not DNS, it's a new DNS failure mode you're not yet familiar with.
Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Well shit, that just felt like a one day weekend. Now it feels like Sunday but I have to work 😩
Baku@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
baconmash@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Give them a house address within 10min distance and wait for them there
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
I've always wanted to try this. Stand outside some strangers house and say you were waiting for a mate who's coming for dinner!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
What just hang out on someone's porch? That could be dangerous.
baconmash@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Maybe pick a house at the corner or better yet next to a bus stop?
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Be sure to wear black and a balaclava because it might be cold out there 👍
baconmash@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
bread knife for the pizza too?
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I think the kids use machetes these days.
Baku@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Not all machetes are suitable for pizza though. Some are basically shaped like a pizza rocker with a handle, but others are too flat or have handles that restrict the pizza cutting motion. Those ones are fine for quartering a take-away chook but don't work well for pizza. It's really important to consider your preferred take-away style before choosing a machete.
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Surely they can make an exception for that? Try speaking with the owner!
Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
Agreed. Call them and tell them you love love love their pizza and used to get it often, but you've moved to 11 minutes away but can they please make an exception?
FunkyClown@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
If it’s them delivering it just say you will pay an extra $5 or whatever. Probably more like $2 for 1 extra minute.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
You just gotta find a new favourite. It's your duty now to try all the surrounding shops.
baconmash@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Oh. oh my. omg.
I wasn't paying attention but now that I finally am, there's this something I can take up that will make my future plans way easier.
But that means I should make a decision soon, and take action within 2024.
Thought I had years. Now it's just months. It's a most wonderful thing but AHHHHHH
Edit: further googling tells me walking through door A doesn't shut door B. It's a net gain. I can go back to worrying about how full my neopet is.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I am guessing it's either medical and/or migration related but whatever it is, hooray for good news!! Sometimes that's all you need to take action. I felt the same way when it dawned on me that I could become eligible for PR last year after over a decade of uncertainty
baconmash@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Yes! :D
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
YAY!!!!!! 🥂🪇🎊🎉 :D :D :D it feels like a heavenly moment when the stars align and you realise the door is open! Crossing all my digits for you to be able to stay on permanently without needing to lose your mind/soul/virginity/bank account
I've been out of the loop but I see the government has finally established a date for when they'll implement the long awaited 482 short term -> PR pathway. This is great news for many people I know
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Terrible job. Would not hire me again. 1.5/10. Also Bunnings guy gave me a slightly off colour.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
For next time there are little wall repair kits from Bunnings which include special netting with a slightly sticky back. You trim it to size with a little overlap at the edges and stick it over the hole. It gives the layers of putty something to grab onto.
Apply the putty in really thin layers with the spatula scraping it as smooth as possible, letting it fully dry and sanding it flush before the next one. Sand it really flat with sandpaper around a foam sanding block because doing it with sandpaper on your fingers can leave it uneven.
For the paint it really helps to cut a 50c piece sized layer of paint from somewhere really hard to notice of the same colour (use a razorblade and kind of slice at an angle) and get it put through the paint matching machine at Bunnings.
Use a roller not a brush because you don't want visible brushmarks. Bunnings sell little disposable rollers and paint trays. Do really thin layers too with drying between, feathering the edges out with the last tiny (barely any) bit of paint left on the roller each time so it's harder to see a sudden transition. Putty and paint the sneaky spot you nicked the chip from too.
The paint colour you got mixed may differ slightly from the main spot due to different rates of fading (ie if the sample paint chip was taken from inside a wardrobe) but do your best, let it fully dry and rub a dusty rag over it at the end so it doesn't look too new.
Source: Renter
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Thanks friend. I asked the Bunnings guy what to use and he recommended just the filler and not the kit so I went with that.
From here, would the best option be to sand it, re putty it, re sand till flat, then paint entire door with roller or just the patch?
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
No worries. I just used the mesh because it was a larger hole and that really helped to have a stable base for applying thinner smoother layers.
Personally if it was me? I'd just try and sand it as flat as possible, see if I could get it flat. You might need a rougher grade of sandpaper and a sanding block if it's slow going. Then smooth it with finer. Then paint the spot in a few thin layers drying in between - if it's still looking very obvious you might then choose to paint the whole door.
I'm not a professional though. Just a renter that had to do this a couple of times
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
The Boost app is so horrified by this repair that it crashes every time this photo loads. Or maybe it is trying to protect me, as it reminds me of my ex-husband's work.
Like @useless_modern_god@aussie.zone says, you need to sand it back and paint over it. It's hard to fill a hole without something behind it - too late now, but put a piece of thin wood or similar inside the hole and then glue (you can use some string to pull it forward). That gives you a solid base to work on. I found the best technique for getting a smooth finish is to hold the spatula or scraper at close to a 90 degree angle and scrape off everything you can. If you hold the spatula more parallel it bends a little and won't create as flat a finish.
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Boost-wise I thought it was just me... Mine is crashing out on open.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I spent way too long trying to get it to stay open, and found that after I have cleared the cache I can look at everything except the daily thread, and if I can quickly scroll down in the daily thread before it opens the photo it will stay open. So I'm 98% sure the photo is the issue, although I have no idea why. If I don't clear the cache it just keeps crashing on open.
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Can confirm. Can open anything but the daily. Same issue not present on Sync.
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
🤣🤣
What type of wood do I get and where from?
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
mate…
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I did my best 😭😭 I am hopeless.
Ok real talk, how do I fix this / make it better? the door is hollow so the putty just kept falling inside - so I started shoving some paper in there in hopes that I can fill enough for the putty to hold. And now the colour is a slight bit off as well - do I just go back to Bunnings and ask them for a new one or
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Well you need to sand that right back to smooth.
Get like a 200mm wide taping knife or scraper
Apply a finishing coat (top coat) enough so there’s no visible inclusions (little divots like you see in photos). Don’t be afraid if its much bigger than the hole cause it’s easier to sand.
Sand that back and really feather it out so when you run your hand across ot you can’t tell where the repair stops and the door starts.
Now you have to paint the entire front of door because it will never match anyway. Use a foam roller and probably a semi gloss or satin paint(I can’t really tell from photos but paint guy at Bunnings will know)
or just wear the cost from the rental agency? Door repairs line this are easy to spot in an inspection so it’s gotta be good.👍
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
mmm can do this one again.
can i go to the bunnings dude and ask him to give me a colour that matches (and how do i get him to give me an exact match)? i don't think painting the entire door is an option..
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
You will need a sample piece size as big as a 20cent piece minimum for the colour spectrometer for a paint match
Or ask the property manager (?) what the colour code is
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Yup, just texted him to check, might even drop by tomorrow and chat in person
ahh no wonder bunnings guy wasn't able to match. i might have taken a 2 mm piece with me LOL
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
start again
remove as much of the putty as you can
look up YT on how to fix with foam
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
I was advised by many people to fill with putty 🤔 Why remove now and replace with foam?
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Sand it until it's flush then paint the whole door. Give it a couple of coats.
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
i just got a multi purpose filler and basically did as in the video except apply the patch ( didn't get the patch ). is the patch super important? i might have to go and get the patch in that case. also need to colour match but how? i can't chip another piece of the door and take it to bunnings (which is what i did the first time, chipped a small piece from the already broken area and took it)!
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Ok cheers mate, will head to Bunnings tomorrow and look for the patch thingy. Will also try and reach the REA and figure out the color code of the door since its probably standard in this building.
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Small square of clean plastic flywire can serve as a patch if you have some handy as spakfilla etc bonds pretty well with it. I do recommend chipping out the putty and using a patch kit as per wscholermann's advice. I also think that repainting the whole door surface is a good idea once sanded smooth.
You'll need to mask the narrow door edges with painter's tape or masking tape so that the new paint doesn't drip onto the edges and betray you. Aldi sometimes has cheap roller kits that are ideal for small jobs like this. It's worth checking out your nearest one to see if there's any left from the last time they were on special. Also check out any $2 shops near you - they sometimes have el cheapo throwaway rollers and sandpaper etc.
A Bunnings paint sample tin or two should be enough paint to cover the door - each tin does about 1 sq metre with two rolled coats, so 1 tin should do one coat for the whole door I reckon.
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
This might be a problem since I'm renting this room in an apartment and I vacate next week. Would it look odd if I just painted that tiny portion? A couple people have suggested repainting the entire door - any particular reason why?
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
It'll be almost impossible to match the colour - paint ages and changes colour over time. However, colour changes only matter when you get the two colours side by side like in photo. A small difference between the front & back of the door won't be noticeable cos noone will see them side by side. But a splodge in the middle of the door will be very obvious. Basic 'landlord's white' is probably the way to go. Rollering on the paint is quick and very easy if the door edges (and handle & hinges) are masked as per my comment. I would also put a flattened cardboard box or a shit tonne of newspaper down under the door before painting to catch any drips or smears. Acrylic paint is water soluble if you catch it before it dries, so clean up is fairly easy and once done the tape & cardboard and roller etc. can go in the rubbish. Smell will take about 2 days to dissipate. You can speed this up a bit by opening windows if possible, and if not possible by putting a chopped up lemon in a bowl in the room to help mask the smell of the paint.
The really important bit is to get the patch perfectly smooth by sanding it flush. Wrapping a piece of sandpaper round a blocky object (even a couple of dishwashing sponges) will let you sand it flat and smooth. Someone with more sandpaper fu than I have can maybe recommend the size/number of the grit to use.
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
I see. Thanks for the explanation!
cherryripesalmoncake@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
It’s unlikely (not worth trying) you’ll be able to match the paint well enough that it won’t be obvious. You’ll be able to get close enough matching the paint that the repainted side of the door won’t look out of place.
6368_39162@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Dude, that’s the definition of don’t trust utube. If you are inner west ping. I might be able to send Boyo without airtasker fees.
6368_39162@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
On second thought. It’s a hollow core door. Just buy a new one, the things are nearly cardboard anyway.
6368_39162@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Changed my mind. If you can’t patch, switching the hardware will be too complicated. Shutting up now. Blargh.
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I'm renting in an apartment, and I leave next week. Also renting privately, so I really only need this to look half decent before I go. I live in the city btw
6368_39162@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
II’m just thinking you’ll end up spending more on multiple failed self attempts than one paid small job. Doesn’t sound like you have a tool box to begin with.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Cmon mate we won’t learn anything that way. Let’s all go on a door repair journey together.
6368_39162@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I admire the enthusiasm. Shall we Crowdfund him a roller?
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
My shout lol.
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
yesss i'm keen to learn how to fix this myself! i'm ok failing a little bit along the way
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I have spent $15 so far. How much would this job cost on say, AirTasker?
6368_39162@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I shall ask when himself gets in….
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Thank you!!
indisin@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Baku@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
Absolutely agree. Somewhere along the line large portions of our society got conned into believing that government was a powerful entity which they should fear, and in the name of freedom and personal rights they enthusiastically endoresed selling off as many government assets as possible, and handing all that power away from democratically elected governments to big businesses. And all that money that was received from selling assets has been passed on to individuals as lower taxes, which then got gobbled up by the companies providing the services our taxes used to pay for.
Now we are in a situation where government does not really have the power to do most of what it should be doing and the businesses that are doing essential work are using their power for personal gain. And yet we still focus on trying to cut government down - as a society we hate the idea of government employees getting decent wages and benefits, so all the best employees go to work for private businesses, who we then have to pay a fortune to as "consultants".
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
I agree with this. Being run by a democratically elected government (and the threat of losing votes that follows) is not a sufficient mechanism for ensuring quality operation and service.
A lack of profit incentive is a plus regardless though, IMO. Sadly the motive of the profit driven private services and their consequent lobbying seems to be diametrically opposed to the competent running of a public service
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
I am trying to start a weekly discussion thread in the gardening community, so if anyone is interested please make a comment on my trial thread
baconmash@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
rain gods washed my car
FunkyClown@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Damn, I just spent $18 yesterday on a laser car wash. Sure, it was dirty as fuck from dirt roads but what the hell!
Baku@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
That's good to hear. No need to lurk in someone else's front yard. 👍
Baku@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Another beautiful morning out there. I'm not used to walking in warm temperatures, I need to acclimatize - was getting hot and sweaty by the end of the dog walk, and it's only about 20 degrees.
6368_39162@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Gracious, just had a meeting that wasn’t an utter waste of time. Miracle! Now back to this spreadshit of doom
landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Welp, good thing I'm not with Optus regarding the Internet. Now phone service...
I let my boss know, I should be able to get an uber to work, but I can't receive any calls or text which will be fun when I go home. I'll have to order the uber while in the office because the wifi doesn't extend very far.
Taleya@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
my aussie BB is doing fine, but my texts are shot to shit (resold vodaphone/optus hybrid)
indisin@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
briongloid@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Have you tried a third party DNS?
indisin@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Decided to start watching Mr Inbetween and already love the first episode. I didn't know Australia made shows like this 😄
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
It's an amazing show!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I'm watching it too. I've been craving dimmies lately.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Omg it's fucking hot out there guys. Fuck.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Having come back from Satan's sweaty bumhole, I'm thinking how awfully pleasant it is out there with a nice heat and dry breeze ...
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
😂
I'd imagine Satan doesn't sweat and chilli don't give him ring sting either.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Satan definitely is pretty foul down there, the trick is He has no nerve endings and therefore doesn't actually feel anything
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I reckon he's built his tolerance up over centuries.
Aradina@lemmy.ml · 4 pts · 2y
Shit sucks.
Time to setup the shitty portable AC I think. Won't use the AC juuuust yet, but the fan on it is good.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Yeah it's not time for the noisy beast yet. Shit gotta get Dire before that gets turned on. The only rule I have with the fan is nobody's allowed to drop their guts because it the fan comes my way and I cop that, shit gonna get nasty.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Blissfully unaware of the heat.....had my AC on since about 10 am just in case.
Aradina@lemmy.ml · 5 pts · 2y
I miss living in a house with split systems in every room.
I do not miss the power bills of that.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I would too but after eating our way through the freezer I needed to restock. I do it biannually so it's easier to defrost.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
There’s the thunder and here comes the rain!
Dalek_Thal@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Can't sleep, clown'll eat me..
Dalek_Thal@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Seriously though, I need to be up for work in three hours. The flat is an oven. I have not fallen asleep all night. It's a rental, so no aircon.
Fucking this fucking shit, I feel awful and anxious. Hopefully boss lets me sleep in the office
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Building so cheaply and shittily in Australia is irresponsible.
https://www.smh.com.au/property/news/as-temperatures-go-through-the-roof-are-our-homes-fit-for-summer-20220512-p5akt3.html
https://www.domain.com.au/news/australias-homes-arent-built-for-a-hot-climate-will-perform-poorly-as-temps-rise-experts-919282/
Dalek_Thal@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Frankly it's outright dangerous. I'm shocked there's been no legal challenge yet
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Money talks, bullshit walks. It's been raised as an issue for years
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/airconditioning-plea-for-public-housing-tenants-20140208-328ul.html
https://www.domain.com.au/news/poorquality-housing-hits-victorian-renters-hard-in-the-heat-as-push-for-changes-to-standards-mounts-20170422-gvnibd/
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-11/townhouses-development-heat-island-effect-australian-suburbs/100588334
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-17/hot-houses-putting-renters-at-risk-during-heatwaves/100916382
https://www.smh.com.au/property/news/heat-in-rental-homes-routinely-hits-unhealthy-levels-in-summer-new-report-shows-20220315-p5a4xb.html
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-17/air-con-rooms-shut-in-victorian-public-housing/100833014
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-04/melbourne-no-sign-of-promised-public-housing-air-conditioners/102901198
Edit: I myself went without medically required cooling for 10 years. Tinfoil over the sun facing windows can help, as can wearing tshirts or bandannas wrung out with water and draped on the back of your neck, frozen water bottles, facing a fan out the window at night to blow the hot air out so cooler air gets pulled in through another window (if safe to do so). Use any sash windows to your advantage https://www.womanandhome.com/homes/homes-news/victorian-sash-window-hack-air-conditioning/
But it's hard on the nights that don't cool down.
Definitely get a portable aircon if you have to, they're expensive and suck but are better than nothing. Evaporative coolers are cheaper and still better than nothing but I found they broke easily and were not good in humid weather.
I'm pretty concerned though about predicted issues with the grid.
baconmash@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
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melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
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CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
I'm in charge of Christmas drinks. I bought some limoncello and some bubbles. That should be alright shouldn't it? With a little spring of mint to make it fancy.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Sounds like you should be trailing it on this hot day.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Yeah I could but I like to wait until Christmas lunch so me and the old girl can sample together and critique cheap plonk like connoisseurs. It's my gift to her.
Taleya@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
sings while smashing phone on desk ♫Oh I hate aussie retailers they are such ******* ******* *******♫
Anyone got a good source for a table saw mobile base? No amazon or timbecon, the first is satan and the second is a mouth shitter.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
https://www.carbatec.com.au/machinery-and-accessories/mobile-bases
Taleya@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
yah, I have them on my list
oztrin@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Crap, forgot I'd left the car window down. 😬.
At least the seat only seems damp.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
I saw I had left some coffee undrunk at about 2pm and since I'd painstakingly hand ground the expensive beans and used expensive soy milk, I drank the rest.
Reader, this was a terrible idea.
9:37 pm and I feel like I could go on til midnight at least. Melatonin for the third night in a row even if it means feeling shitty tomorrow morning...
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I know the feeling of not wanting to waste a good cup of coffee, even if it’s cold.
I hope you’ll get some decent rest though and feel well rested tonight but it could be a rough one
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
It was so good today, and I didn't even get that horrible loose motion. Paying for it otherwise I suppose...
I know I'll sleep well eventually, it's the getting up early enough to feel productive part that's going to be yucky. I need to get on top of my casual work commitment and end this job before December, and not feel like I'm on an effin holiday still ...
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Pakige arrived, and it is indeed some of my live plants. They had a bit of a rough trip, they're soaking in some water now and I'll plant them this afternoon. Hopefully not in the middle of a thunderstorm. They sent a free plant too, and I'll have to look up what it is to figure out if I can actually use it.
Edit: I think I'll have to rehome the free plant. "Scabrosa" is a type of rose, which is very thorny, tends to sucker from the roots and left unchecked can grow into an inpenetrable thicket. Sounds perfect if I want to role play Sleeping Beauty, but probably not something I can fit into my garden. Maybe I can sneak into next door's back yard and secretly plant it there. Then I could see who wins an unchecked battle for dominance: blackberry or scabrosa.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Free plants? Do you mean a weed that sprouted in one of the pots, because if not I'd love to know where you can order plants and get free ones as a bonus :D
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
It was in it's own pot, with "free scabrosa" written on the side. One of the other companies I was looking at had free plants if you spend a certain amount, and you got to pick which one. I can't remember which company unfortunately, but it is definitely something you can get if you look!
The food is free cupboard at Ringwood East is doing a free plant day this weekend, so I'll probably take it down there to find it a new home.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Ooh, that's nice to know. I've almost only ever bought plants in person so now I feel DANGEROUSLY tempted to buy them online (note: I really must not do this especially as I'll be away for most of December and might move in a few months time...)
dumblederp@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I got an Elephants foot from SueAloe on gumtree. It came with a wee sprig of some type of cedum that I've successfully grown out.
baconmash@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
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useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I would like a Wednesday meal thank you.
baconmash@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
🐸🐌🥖☕️
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
bellissimo!
oztrin@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Chef's special and a bathtub-sized flat white plz chef
baconmash@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
🌽🥔🍳🌽
🛁🥛☕️
oztrin@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Yum, thank you!
Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Peanut butter and jam on toast please
baconmash@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
🥜🍊🔨
🍞
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
::: spoiler Cat food rambles
The cat has finally dropped a bomb! (Yes she'll be getting some cooked pumpkin.) There doesn't seem to have been any immediate signs of food allergy from the cheap canned food 😲 (You have no idea what a big deal this is.)
I still won't use it exclusively. It is a generic brand and I haven't found the full deal on it so there could be serious health issues down the line if it's not good and feeding too much of it. (The dry version is absolute garbage, would cause health issues and will not be touched with a ten foot pole.)
It may be so cheap due to the edible but unappetising dark meat of the tuna, and it does meet AAFCO standards which may be stricter than the lax Australian pet food standards? There has to be some catch and it may be phosphorus, freshness, ash, salt... surely Woolies brand can't be very good.
But. If there's no glaring flags I'm going to get a few more as backup tins to keep in the cupboard.
Edit: She does have hot little ears though and was sick yesterday (not unusual for her with pancreatis) so will be watching. I keep worrying about something being wrong with her food, her teeth, or her thyroid.
I really need to get that lift to the vet.
:::
Meals For Mutts dry food just had a recall and the dry food she began refusing was Meals For Meows so maybe there was something wrong with that too (will check the date on the remaining bag). But she's only been picking at Wellness Core dry.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
@CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone
Did you catch the cricket last night?
I stayed up for it and it was epic!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Yes I did. Wow. What a result.
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Where rain
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Multiple blobs heading towards the city. Hide everyone!
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
It's finally starting to get a bit grey out east too, and the wind is picking up. My kinetic sculpture is whizzing around madly.
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
It's very nice when you're in love
6368_39162@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Random: is there a proper name for those red & blue striped packing bag things?
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
I believe the proper name is "red and blue striped packing bag things"
bananafungus@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
My mother calls them "homeless bags", and always has. Before things got good, I remember them coming out was a sign we'd been evicted or needed to find a new couch to surf. I also always remember the handles breaking if you made them to heavy.
6368_39162@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Oh that’s rough. Net hugs if you want them.
Eagle@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Big ass canvas bags.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I googled it and according to Wikipedia it's called a laundry bag
6368_39162@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Cool! Thanks
baconmash@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
In my language we call them red white blue plastic bags
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Oddly specific question, but has anyone used both prismacolour pencils and Faber Castell polychromos pencils, and are you able to compare them....? Got some money to spend. I've always gone with prismacolours, but maybe I should change....
6368_39162@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
I still have my Derwent from primary school. Unhelpful 😜
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
I still have my Derwents and I'm still a bit afraid to use them. They are Special and only to be used for Good things. I don't want to get in trouble for not appreciating them enough.
6368_39162@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Yep, do not use or you might run out. Don’t over sharpen it’s wasteful. Looking at the rack It’s very obvious which my favourite colours are.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
I bought Derwent's as an adult. I don't do colouring in but gee they're pretty to look at.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Both are a bit out of my budget so I can't personally give feedback. But when I was looking at brands I saw articles and videos comparing them. It seems to depend on your preferences and what you need out of them
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I finally got around to framing some pieces that have been sitting around for ages. The cross stitch cows would probably have been unframed for about 25 years now! I got the frames for various op shops a couple of years ago, and never actually got around to using them.
The orange swirly thing has no hanger on it, so I am not really sure where to put it.
bananafungus@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Ok, those cows are fkn glorious! Love a bit of cross stitch.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
You might like this one too then:
I did a framing course and framed that one in a custom frame many years ago. The swirls on the dress and decorations around the outside all have beadwork as well as the cross stitch, it took years to finish.
6368_39162@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Big thumbs up for the cows.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I think I'm ok at art and then I try and practice/learn the fundamentals. Oh dear
burns sketchbook
To be fair I never really got lessons past a few in childhood and only started drawing again this year after decades of block
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good. The whole point of learning is to make mistakes.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
keep everything in a folio so you can see yourself learn and grow 😊
legios@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Been both fighting and supporting my partner. She is stubbornly independent but also somewhat insecure so I'm trying to figure it all out. Reached out to a counsellor today so fingers crossed
Upside is I've started DJing again. It's been... about 15 years since I did it (at bars etc) and it's vert cathartic. I'm enjoying it although now being in apartment my timing is limited. My brother sent me some mixes I did in early-/mid -2000s which has been inspiring
https://soundcloud.com/legios_81/sets/mark-andrew for the record. It's mainly hard house and trance as a warning for everyone. From 2004-2005...
Walter_Ego@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
i think princess donut thinks dixie cup is her mama
https://youtu.be/WvmvyOE56l4
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Oh my god that was so cute. How freakin' sweet! Thanks for sharing!
baconmash@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
dundaaaaaa
Electronic_Owl@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Just checked the radar and right in the last frame a big angry looking storm appears over the bay.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Yeah, it was looking empty all day and then bam, seemingly outta nowhere... NE still dry as anything although a bit windy
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I finally have some rain! With some bonus distant sky rumbles. I've just planted all the new plants that arrived today (and got a touch damp with the start of the rain) so they will be enjoying this welcome. They may have to wait until the weekend before they get their mulch though, unless I get enthusiastic after work tomorrow.
baconmash@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
the birbs are enjoying the little water dish bath
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Unpopular and dangerous opinion. I really love the Hobbit movies.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
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melbourne_wanderer@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
if you worked for an organisation of ~10k employees, who deals with a lot of sensitive data, how would you convince IT that they really want to install that niche bit of software that you personally use, because it suits your personal workflow, on your work computer?
Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I think the cool change has started 🙏
tone_212@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y