Did you ever give anything away thinking it's worthless, or that you'll never use or want it again, and then over a decade later think WHY TF DID I DO THAT I'M A COMPLETE IDIOT?!?!?!?!
Yeah that's me.
Missing my old Macintosh 512K from 1984 with second external disk drive, in perfect working condition. That I now want to tinker with bad, especially now that there are great storage/communications options that can be built for them.
I wish I still had my childhood Commodore 64. Been on the lookout for one for a while now, but even the fixer-uppers are worth heaps. The days of $20 garage-sale specials are long gone!
My dad bought a certain brand of keyboard for music, in the 80s, and he's accumulated many different ones now. I cannot remember the brand/model, but he sold it before I was born and kicks himself for it because 1) it's worth a lot now, and 2) he said it made the best sound and his current ones don't come close.
My dream if I win the lotto, would be to buy him a moog
Not gonna lie it’s pretty awesome ☺️ And as a bonus, our 5 year old is becoming great at turning records over for me at the end of the side! Especially the Bluey picture discs 😄
As fun as retro computing and gaming is, I've found emulation to fulfill that itch for a more reasonable price.
I use Qemu/KVM with virt-manager, I'm currently playing with Windows XP and trying to get games like AOE2, Warcraft3, etc running on it. Eventually I may get an old white LCD 4:3 monitor.
Retro handhelds like the Miyoo Mini Plus, Anbernic RG35XX-H & Trimui Smart Pro are cheap and fun portable retro game handhelds, they are becoming very popular and the firmware mods are getting better.
Yeah I’m also well into emulation. VICE for commodore stuff, and omg how good is exodos! WinUAE for Amiga. I still long for the actual hardware though, I’ve got an old DOS machine and love it, though even that is still a bit too “new” (it’s a PII)
I’m really tired of the enshitification of clothes. You used to be able to wear, wash, even tumble dry a tshirt for years before it wore out. Now they go out of shape after a single wash. I would happily pay for good quality if it existed, but the extra $ for expensive brands is paying only for the logo, not quality. I’ve had a comedic realisation this is what it will be for the rest of my life, I don’t see clothes quality going back to how it was. RIP my wardrobe forever. Welcome to the future - no world peace, flying cars or spaceships. Just shitty tshirts.
Hi. I'm from the University of Youveneverheardofit and I'm doing a project on bunyips. I was wondering if you could do my 35 minute survey. Thanks I appreciate it.
Lol, well good for them were not there then. Love seagoon calling for them to name names, as if they had the necessary amount of brain cells to rub together to remember our usernames haha
Edit: the issue with that place, and the site in general, is the bigots. Everytime something is posted there about housing or crime, it always turns to shitting on minorities/women. Cancerous.
I can still taste things a bit but my sense of smell is 0%. Kids are feeling noticeably better though which is great 😅
In a further twist, instead of our friend giving COVID to Mr P, it may have actually been the other way around. An acquaintance of his wanted to come over and he told them they couldn't because COVID. Apparently they said (imagine flippant ditzy voice) "Oh I've had that for weeks! Can't seem to get rid of it!" And then proceeded to regale him with anecdotes about people they've seen in recent weeks, including their very elderly parents and people we've regularly been in contact with! 😠 Some people are just jerks.
When my mum was preggo with me, she went through a massive craving for polywaffles. Kept sending dad to the milkbar for more, until the owner started yelling about being sold out and stop coming back every ten minutes for more! 😂
I credit her craving for my love of chocolate ha. Where did he get them??
My much-used travel mug developed a minor leak which caused it to drip on me every time I drank from it. I ordered a replacement yesterday (the exact same model) and thanks to the wonders of Amazon it was delivered today. The wonders of the modern age.
Kids these days. Back when I was a girl we didn't have that fancy internet thing and people delivering groceries to our door. At your age I walked to the supermarket, half an hour each way with a backpack every week. If I needed something I forgot I just had to do without.
I think the closest you got to food delivery in those days was a Christmas hamper. Or maybe pizza delivery, I think that started when I was still in school.
I am keen for this day to end. I am making a double cheeseburger for dinner and gonna watch that new Aussie show, Fake with Asher Keddie and David Wenham.
I used to love all the milk bottles, teeth and strawberries and cream. Either my tastes changed, the lollies changed or a bit of both because I haven't enjoyed them the same in years. Now I only get excited by dark chocolate coated liquorice or chocolate in general. Anyone remember wine gums? Mum used to buy all that sort of stuff, which nobody in the house liked.
Toe update - doesn't seem like I've broken it. My god is it sore though, feels like I've overstretched all the muscles in my toe, foot, and shin. Still getting that weird pain every now and then, and I'm sure if I knock it on something birds will be disturbed 2 streets away.
I hope it's nothing too serious! I've gotten somehow caught up in backpack straps before, it's a weird way to have an injury isn't it! That brief wtf moment.
I've done something similar to my pinky toe before, smashing it hard into my camphor wood chest. 99% sure I broke it, but you can just splint it to the next toe. I would go to the docs/ER if pain and discomfort become persistent and unbearable, because if it is broken, there is a chance the toe bones have fractured and you may have a floating chip of bone in there. Keep an eye on it and your weight off it, splint it, and see how it goes.
Omg I can't express enough how much you should go on adventures. You will not regret it. The world is there to be experienced.
Sydney is the easier choice and a great milestone if you want to ease into your first solo trip. You could (and probably should) get around without having to think about a hire car. If you haven't been to FNQ or anywhere like it before, it is absolutely gorgeous. Depends on what kind of trip you're after.
I had a chat with a recruiter about a job at an interesting place yesterday. It's a tyre company she described as a 'christian' business. I know the brethren are a weird christianity offshoot and like to run their own businesses in safe industries.
A tyre place back home is owned by the brethren, so maybe it's the same deal with this place. I wouldn't work there, but I'd almost prefer the transparency of going to work at a place where you're expected to act proper around your weird bosses instead of the modern places insisting everyone be friends and not being sure where the boundaries are.
I’m so annoyed. There were recipes I wanted to pass down but I haven’t made them in so long that I’ve forgotten stuff. (Had written it down but the paper is lost to the ether.)
Every time I see your username now I'm like "thats a man who didnt finish BG3". And I want you to know it stresses me out haha
I'm not mad, just disappointed.
I will replay it one day, but can't be bothered at the moment. I did get to the underwater prison thing and just irritated with the turn based rescue mission.
Honestly I found arriving at the city the most tedious part. I just wanted it to be over. And the it was, and you sort of see it as the sum of its parts and it was amazing in retrospect.
I had shredded cardboard boxes and put more by the door to do when the recycling bin got emptied… but getting pakiges of necessary items just created more boxes. They’re breeding.
I’m trying to pull myself up and get all the niggling annoying stuff sorted but I’m just so lacking in energy.
Think I’m going to be cheeky today while I’m working between sites and stop off at the supermarket to do some shopping so I don’t have to do it after work today.
Took most of the day off and spent it out in the city, lunch and ACMI with visiting relatives. The free exhibition of the history of film and visual media is pretty neat and fun but a bit overstimulating for me. After all that walking around and interaction I am POOPED. Friend offered to catch up but pushed that to tomorrow because right now I can't wait to go home and sleeeeep.
Also finally tried Ceylon Wok and was duly impressed - especially at that price, what the hell? $12 for a decent feed with vegetables? Not bad at all
Help? Boyo has gotten a pile of fines (some before I met him) and is in a very bad doom spiral. I ca’t fix this ad he’s refusing to even query what they are. Should I just shut up and let him bankrupt himself?’ Danger words have been said.
I’m guessing it’s all too much to deal with and he’s shutting down? You can try a financial counsellor, some community centres have them free for low income earners
Edit: I don’t want to ask your area and can’t link google results on mobile but just search ‘financial counselling free victoria’.
I’m not sure what to do about him refusing to deal with it and the friction that results. I’ve had a few people coming for me for help but refusing actual assistance and it’s a very difficult situation.
You could pick one reputable number (one off the Consumer Affairs site or the Salvos) and write it on a post it. Or call them sitting with him.
But if he’s shutting down or lashing out then all you can do is remember that he’s an adult and responsible for himself. And check whether his finances affect yours.
Thanks. His prior therapy people were for different things but I believe relevant. He’s refusing to even look up the ‘offence numbers If it’s car stuff he didn’t own one then. Simple?
W$on’t try.
Oh Catfish. I'm sorry to hear this. If it was me I'd be looking straight into his eyes and saying "You need to put your big boy pants on so we can sort this out together".
The taco spring rolls were great, but they were NOTHING compared to the mac and cheese spring rolls. Honestly the mac and cheese was a bit shit but wrapped in the crispy spring roll with the soft creamy interior? easily one of the best things I've cooked this year! right up there with my roux alfredo.
Gave in and went to the doctor about this cough that won't go away. She confirmed what I thought (a mix of sinus, reflux and general winter festiness) but I feel better having had someone confirm my lungs sound ok and it's not some other weird infection.
And the sinus spray and reflux stuff is apparently way cheaper on prescription so that helps! Bring on the warm days
byoooodiful weekend, I can finally get that final front brick wall completed so of course my brain has decided HEY LETS GO PUT OPENWRT ON ALL THOSE ROUTERS YOU SCAVENGED AND MAKE THE MESH
I watched Fisk just after the lockdowns ended I think but I could've sobbed watching it if I was away from Melbourne. I don't even live anywhere near North Melbourne!
I'm just reminded of that clip from the UK talk show with the chef making a dish, and the host says it tastes like British carbonara. He basically implodes 😂
Yes. The stuff of dinner table conversation in the family. My mum did her masters degree on Old English and Old Norse. Dad spoke fluent cockney, english and lowland scots depending on context. Tell me about it.
Between 1400 and 1700, English went through a major vowel shift that changed the way words were pronounced. The pronunciation of Middle English long vowels changed into how we pronounce them today/has affected English worldwide, and well as consotant changes (silent letters come from this, knife used have the k pronounced, and this can actually still be heard in German as well. Kneipe (German for pub/bar), for eg, is pronounced with the k).
Example, in Middle English the word "house" was pronounced hu:s "hoos". With the Great Vowel Shift it changed to haʊs "howse".
My favourite pic displaying the evolution. Middle English is still almost parsable, but old english is basically old German haha
Also the change of implication. In middle English, God sets one down in the pasture, King James says God makes one lie in pastures, but Modern has God allows one to lay in the pasture.
And the change of feohland to pasture. I love this stuff so fucking much.
I can promise you that words changing meaning over time is not an "American Argument". Nothing to say what you mean by "American" (us, Canada, Argentina?) .
Language has changed all the time, via slang from the poorest, or the slang of the royals and powerful people throughout history.
We don't say *dyeu anymore, to refer to the sun-god of proto-indo-european times; we say "Zeus", "deity", "deva" or "Jupiter" (all come from *dyeu).
So I don't think the Americans had any say in that. Language and the evolution of language has happened endless times throughout history.
If served on a split long roll it is a hot dog. If you cut the roll horizontally it becomes a sub. Serve three cocktail frankfurts crosswise on a round roll and it is a burger. Sliced and served between two slices of bread it the only way it becomes a sandwich. Unless you then toast it and transform it into a toastie, or toast it in a special press and turn it into a jaffle. All completely different meals.
Baby girl has been picky even being fed the fancy little tins of cat food in crab flavour… I was starting to worry about her health. But I mixed in some of the new insanely expensive food (bought to be easier on her kidneys) and she’s eating it with relish.
Don’t buy anymore. A year from now, you will end up with half a dozen oregano’s and multiple same spices because you’re at the market and can’t remember what you have. So you buy yet another smoked paprika to add to the collection. I know I’m not alone on this.
Cajun is basically my go to. Yes you can make it yourself but the big jars of it last ages and honestly probably go in 1/2 the stuff I make anyway. Same goes with Pizza topper.
Good list. I would add whole cloves to that list, and whole cumin seeds rather than ground. I would also use whole cardamom pods in preference to ground, but that's just me. One is usually enough to get that citrussy/eucalyptussy taste & fragrance. Buy the greenest ones you can find. You can also take off the outer husk and just use the seeds for a milder flavour. I would also add sumac to that list - middle eastern spice that adds tang and is very yummy with fish, vegetables and anything with cheese in it. I would also invest in a rosemary bush in a pot, so that you can use a few leaves here are there for meat dishes. Very yummy with lamb but also goes good with beef, but it's easy to use too much so a few leaves is much better than a whole sprig. Dried rosemary from the shop is a pale shadow of the real thing. Smoked paprika is versatile, goes on practically any meat/fish and is also good with vegetables - sprinkle on potato or cauliflower for a delicious flavour.
Star anise is nice in asian dishes, but I find the flavour very strong so I usually just break off one of the spikes of the star and just use that.
One of my fab faves is to grate a couple of big carrots, and put in a frypan with 3 cardamom pods and 1 clove and teaspoon of whole toasted cumin seeds, then fill up the pan to juuuussst cover the carrot with milk. Simmer on a VERY low heat stirring frequently until all the milk evaporates and the carrot goes mushy. Add about 1/3 cup of sugar or to taste (varies with the sweetness of the carrots) and stir in. You may not need any sugar at all if the carrots are very sweet. Enjoy as a dessert with icecream or smear thickly on a biscuit of your choice.
Yes whole cumin is different to ground - smells nicer imo. Good basic spice that goes with everything (nearly). The whole seeds are usually dry roasted in a dry pan until they change smell to delicious. The change is unmistakable. Sumac is available at most colesworths, and sometimes at Aldi, and is probably included in most middle eastern spice blends. Rosemary is fine on potatoes too - I like a bit on roasted potatoes, not so much on mash - but its natural partner is pumpkin.
A whole clove looks a bit like a lawn bindie. A small spike with a round thing ing a flower shape. The smell is unmistakable. There are some old traditions about covering lemons with them, one as a wardrobe moth detersnt, the other as a kissing game.
My fav thing to do with star anise is a braised beef stew thing.
Cubed cow. Brown the fuck out of it. Onion, garlic, ginger, star anise, dried orange rind, honey, soy, stock. Chilli if desired. Simmer until sticky. Rice of course.
Star anise has an aniseed taste. Kind of like liquorice but not that strong. Used in middle eastern and Asian stews and soups. It gives an added boost when used with other spices like cinnamon and cloves.
@CEOofmyhouse56@Baku it also interacts interestingly with compounds in onions. A small amount, like one of the individual seed pods with the onions for a stew can add an interesting depth of flavour
Whole spices keep better than ground ones generally. Asian grocers will be much cheaper than the supermarket, but you’ll be buying big quantities. Do consider the Australian natives; lemon myrtle and bush tomato especially.
I use star anise with my marmalade. After my make the marmalade before I put the lid on I put a star anise on top of the jam. It imparts a lovely flavour.
Galangal is almost ginger,harder to cut milder flavour. Mace is nutmeg skin, milder, more expensive. Fenugreek is … great for Indian food. Dunno how to describe it. Background thing that is good?
It’s easy to go overboard on getting spices and they go stale/lose flavour quickly, so maybe build a collection up by starting with a few basics and then adding as you need them?
Or look up spice mixes you’re most likely to use (ie taco seasoning if you like tacos) and buy the stuff for those.
It all depends on what you cook!
You might not need star anise or sesame oil unless you’re cooking Chinese food that specifically asks for it, and the sesame seeds are a luxury sprinkle. I see bay leaves used in soup or maybe rice dishes.
The list looks pretty solid though.
I used to use ground coriander seed with cumin and onion in a rice dish but it’s not an essential.
Paprika comes in a few kinds so pick your favourite. There’s the plain sweet paprika which adds a lot of colour but just a little bit of a capsicum taste, smoked paprika which is stronger in a good way, and also a hot paprika I haven’t tried.
Some things you might like to have as well are soy sauce, fresh or jarred garlic, or white vinegar. Also lemon juice, honey, tomato paste… it depends
Also if you do anything sweet you might like to have some vanilla essence. It’s good even just in a microwave mug cake.
Ps. Don’t feel you have to force yourself to cook meals every day! And don’t be afraid to cook very simple food.
If you live alone it is a heavy expectation to manage, especially with work and study. A lot of people struggle to do it because historically there was an extra person at home handling all that.
Yeah back when I cooked I used to just batch cook once or twice a week. As I got more tired it was usually something one pot with frozen veg thrown in so I didn’t have to chop or have greens go slimy in the fridge.
Cooking decent meals is a struggle.
I have the soap gene and the coriander seed was ok but it was only added because it was called for.
@[email protected] star anise is this one which I usually use in making masala’s for meat dishes like curries and Briyani. It kind of adds ooomph to the masalas. Without it masala’s taste light. This kicks up the taste to feel more heavy, if that makes sense.
Usage personally is a broken one (like half) for a masala that goes with 1/2kg of meat (or a meal for 2-3 people), it could be one full one if not ground up and used as is in things like briyani.
I always feel its flavour is wasted when not ground up. But in a briyani it could make sense if you need the extra heat, but don’t want to consume the spice (like a first time user).
Did a bit more of the retaining wall this morning before heading down the bellarine. A bit more head scratching than anticipated. But so far it's bang on level. When that little spirit level bubble looks at you all lovingly from the centre there's an internal squeal of 'eee thank fuck I'm not re-doing that'.
Body is ruined after the last few days though and now I have to do some mowing :(
the irony of NASA having issues with a starliner, a Boeing vehicle is just delicious! They dont work great IN the atmosphere I'm not sure why we thought they'd do better in orbit.
New toy day! A shame it comes completely dead in the box so you can't even turn it on until it charges for ages. Probably the first product I've ever got which didn't have some charge in it.
A new gas meter was installed at my house and the readings are wild. My gas has been switched on with the new meter for just over 24 hours and if this reading started at 0, I've used over 2000m3 of gas in that time apparently. My previous reading for 28 days, I used 51m3. Something is very wrong here.
Call the gas company/distributor and you can report a fault. They may try to palm you off to your energy provider, but you should be able to explain what you have here and they can send someone out.
I remember a whole bunch of org rules (like paying for the service which will be refunded if the meter is actually found to be faulty, etc) but I'm not sure if they apply here.
Thanks! I called the gas company and they put me through to AusNet who installed the new meter. They're sending someone out tonight to check if there's a leak. There has to be, or this meter is giving faulty readings, because the usage is just not possible. I also switched the gas off at the meter just in case.
Perfect, wasn't sure where you are so I didn't want to say ausnet (used to work for them).
Fantastic they're sending someone out! Great news! Get some documentation if you can as well, to show your energy provider, in case they issue a bill or anything. Just a paper trail to say it was the fault of installation. :) ausnet should tell your provider though internally, they'll get a list iirc
Loving this insider knowledge! I freaked out thinking the gas company is going to try and claim that I used that much gas and make me pay for it, and the first person I spoke to at the gas company only heightened my anxiety. He put me through to someone more senior who was way more helpful, straightaway she said based on those numbers there's a problem. I've got several meter reading photos from the past 24 hours, and my bills with evidence of past usage to show how out of line this new meter is reading at.
I've worked for Tru Energy, Energy Australia, Ausnet, Alinta, and Horizon Power, so I have a massive knowledge base lol but mostly for Vic, NSW and WA.
With that evidence you have, and any documentation from Ausnet, you can ensure you won't be overcharged if ausnets data doesn't make it to your provider, or it isn't actioned before your next bill.
Your provider may say it will work itself out in the next actual read of your meter, but you should be able to get it adjusted with a self-read. They may ask you to provide photo evidence of your meter reading, which it sounds like you have.
Once it is fixed and you have the documentation, save it and call your provider and go over your options. Don't be afraid to politely ask for a senior, as they will have more authority (generally) to action changes/input your self read. Your consultant may push back before giving you to a senior, but that's because their Team Leader and Management have KPIs and one of them is reducing "escalations".
Lol, heard some high idiot in the alley spewing nonsense drivel. Apparently he verbally attacked some random woman down there, and my neighbour saw and called the police.
If it's the alleyway incident I'm aware of you now have the full Emergency Services trifecta. If so it could be a good opportunity to get together with your neighbour for a flashing light disco, it's not every day you get free coloured strobe lights.
Fantastic haha! I went inside before I heard the end of it, and I can't see well from my balcony bc of my privacy bamboo-screen thing. But thank you for sending the po po to talk the nutter down.
Watching the men's climbing final and the commentary just kicked in halfway through the lead climbing (the boulders earlier had nothing but the PA st the arena..
...I think...someone at channel 9 just...forgot to flick a switch??
Coles coffee has become weaker over time even if I select the strongest setting so I've been experimenting with my own recipe. 1 shot of macchiato and a medium cappuccino in large cup. Regular strength on both. If you go too strong it becomes bitter.
I stopped drinking caffeine but had a few cheeky 711 coffees a few years ago… it is weirdly acidic with a note of rubber. Not awful but definitely a bit acid on the stomach. And seemed very caffeinated.
The Daily Chair. I have some strong canvas for the underside of the chair and today I tidy up the cover and staple the canvas. This is to protect the springs and mesh and protect the edging of the covers. Photos will follow.
And it's tiring using the staple gun, they are made for a man's hand and it's difficult to get a strong grip because I can't reach my fingers around the grip well.
Quiet weekend. Work paid for dinner and a couple of drinks. Happens once a month.
Glad I'm in a different sector. All the IT places I worked for were awful and tight asses.
You deserve this happiness, you've worked so hard for it!
Gaming weekend then?
Did you ever give anything away thinking it's worthless, or that you'll never use or want it again, and then over a decade later think WHY TF DID I DO THAT I'M A COMPLETE IDIOT?!?!?!?!
Yeah that's me.
Missing my old Macintosh 512K from 1984 with second external disk drive, in perfect working condition. That I now want to tinker with bad, especially now that there are great storage/communications options that can be built for them.
Retro-computing is EXPENSIVE now.
The one thing I wanted back from the past is my Intellivision. It may or or be in a derelict shed. Gone either way.
I'll pour one out for it tonight.
I wish I still had my childhood Commodore 64. Been on the lookout for one for a while now, but even the fixer-uppers are worth heaps. The days of $20 garage-sale specials are long gone!
I put a commodore 64 on my hard rubbish pile 20 years ago. Not proud of that now.
Hindsight is 20/20!
I do still have 2 Nintendo game&watch😹 batteries cost more than the hardware now!
My dad bought a certain brand of keyboard for music, in the 80s, and he's accumulated many different ones now. I cannot remember the brand/model, but he sold it before I was born and kicks himself for it because 1) it's worth a lot now, and 2) he said it made the best sound and his current ones don't come close.
My dream if I win the lotto, would be to buy him a moog
70s/80s audio electronics were so much better, completely agree.
I luckily DO have my dad's old hifi setup, the sound is just -chef's kiss-
Aw man that sound would be sick as from your dad's setup! Jelly as
Not gonna lie it’s pretty awesome ☺️ And as a bonus, our 5 year old is becoming great at turning records over for me at the end of the side! Especially the Bluey picture discs 😄
As fun as retro computing and gaming is, I've found emulation to fulfill that itch for a more reasonable price.
I use Qemu/KVM with virt-manager, I'm currently playing with Windows XP and trying to get games like AOE2, Warcraft3, etc running on it. Eventually I may get an old white LCD 4:3 monitor.
Retro handhelds like the Miyoo Mini Plus, Anbernic RG35XX-H & Trimui Smart Pro are cheap and fun portable retro game handhelds, they are becoming very popular and the firmware mods are getting better.
Yeah I’m also well into emulation. VICE for commodore stuff, and omg how good is exodos! WinUAE for Amiga. I still long for the actual hardware though, I’ve got an old DOS machine and love it, though even that is still a bit too “new” (it’s a PII)
My husband had an IBM Original 286 that he still reminisces about to this day.
My first computer was an Amstrad
Friend of mine had an Amstrad, I remember it being wiiiiide. Nice machine though!
I had 2. Both hand me downs. First one, tape deck. Second one, floppy disk.
On the upside, emulators exist any I still can play Dark Castle and Fools Errand.
I’m really tired of the enshitification of clothes. You used to be able to wear, wash, even tumble dry a tshirt for years before it wore out. Now they go out of shape after a single wash. I would happily pay for good quality if it existed, but the extra $ for expensive brands is paying only for the logo, not quality. I’ve had a comedic realisation this is what it will be for the rest of my life, I don’t see clothes quality going back to how it was. RIP my wardrobe forever. Welcome to the future - no world peace, flying cars or spaceships. Just shitty tshirts.
I just wanted to let everyone know I may not be technologically gifted like youse but I can crochet a hat and make really good sandwiches. Ok.
There is a secret to being technologically gifted. Read the instruction manuals. n/k
Daily Chair updoot.
the first cushion is completely finished yay
::: spoiler spoiler :::
Ooo, I love this!
Anyone see this comment on the other DT yesterday? "Unpopular opinion but I think the daily thread is better post mass exodus of former regulars" How rude! lol
Hi. I'm from the University of Youveneverheardofit and I'm doing a project on bunyips. I was wondering if you could do my 35 minute survey. Thanks I appreciate it.
Thank fuck we don't get that shit.
Wolves do not concern themselves with the opinions of sheep
They can get stuffed.
That is all.
So rude! :)
Lol, well good for them were not there then. Love seagoon calling for them to name names, as if they had the necessary amount of brain cells to rub together to remember our usernames haha
Edit: the issue with that place, and the site in general, is the bigots. Everytime something is posted there about housing or crime, it always turns to shitting on minorities/women. Cancerous.
I love calling people out and watching them squirm. 😂
It's a great thing and in here for it girl 💜
Fuck that shit hole
Talk about a desperate attempt for attention
Wife: "why did you buy three 5pk of Ferrero Rocher instead of a 16pk?"
Me: "because a 5pk is $5, while the 16pk is $18"
Wife:
Yeah usually the pricing structure is the other way around lol.
I can still taste things a bit but my sense of smell is 0%. Kids are feeling noticeably better though which is great 😅
In a further twist, instead of our friend giving COVID to Mr P, it may have actually been the other way around. An acquaintance of his wanted to come over and he told them they couldn't because COVID. Apparently they said (imagine flippant ditzy voice) "Oh I've had that for weeks! Can't seem to get rid of it!" And then proceeded to regale him with anecdotes about people they've seen in recent weeks, including their very elderly parents and people we've regularly been in contact with! 😠 Some people are just jerks.
Kids requested movie night and they got to pick.
We're watching Wayne's World and I've never been prouder.
It's such a snapshot in time and still holds up.
I didn't participate in Dry July but I probably haven't had a drink in a month between all the colds and things I've had on
Don't worry. I picked up the slack :)
It’s a thankless job, but we persevere.
Some of us don't mind doing the heavy lifting.
If we don't, who will?
I did not know if you want to share a picture you long press it, download it and it turns up in your gallery. Fffffff.....
Also the man bought me these because I've had a hard time finding these
POLY WAFFLES OMG
When my mum was preggo with me, she went through a massive craving for polywaffles. Kept sending dad to the milkbar for more, until the owner started yelling about being sold out and stop coming back every ten minutes for more! 😂
I credit her craving for my love of chocolate ha. Where did he get them??
pollywaffles are definitely yum
NQR in Melton which is applicable
Thank youuuuuuu!!!
It was the last Polly Waffle bag.
Nooooooooooo!!!!
God help us.
I know. I told the man what I wanted and he showed me in about 3 seconds. 😂
I’ve never eaten a Pollywaffle before.
Oh really. It's like a crispy shell filled with marshmallow and coated in chocolate. Still leaves you hungry though.
Yep. Really. I have never seen or eaten one before :(
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You must procure one!
My much-used travel mug developed a minor leak which caused it to drip on me every time I drank from it. I ordered a replacement yesterday (the exact same model) and thanks to the wonders of Amazon it was delivered today. The wonders of the modern age.
Kids these days. Back when I was a girl we didn't have that fancy internet thing and people delivering groceries to our door. At your age I walked to the supermarket, half an hour each way with a backpack every week. If I needed something I forgot I just had to do without.
I think the closest you got to food delivery in those days was a Christmas hamper. Or maybe pizza delivery, I think that started when I was still in school.
I am keen for this day to end. I am making a double cheeseburger for dinner and gonna watch that new Aussie show, Fake with Asher Keddie and David Wenham.
I think jubes have the texture of over cooked calamari. Just odd and chewy.
First, she came after our Milky Ways...now the jubes...where will this madness end?!
Oh dear! I don't mean to shit on anyone's bad taste but jubes belong on the bottom of the lolly jar with the jelly beans.
Absolutely. I'm not keen on any soft lollies though, I'll happily throw jelly babies and snakes in that pile. I'll be over here with the chocolate.
No babies and snakes are ok. What kind of monster are you?
I'm quite happy being the monster with all the chocolate and no yucky lollies!
I used to love all the milk bottles, teeth and strawberries and cream. Either my tastes changed, the lollies changed or a bit of both because I haven't enjoyed them the same in years. Now I only get excited by dark chocolate coated liquorice or chocolate in general. Anyone remember wine gums? Mum used to buy all that sort of stuff, which nobody in the house liked.
Liking dark chocolate is a sign of advancing age!
Toe update - doesn't seem like I've broken it. My god is it sore though, feels like I've overstretched all the muscles in my toe, foot, and shin. Still getting that weird pain every now and then, and I'm sure if I knock it on something birds will be disturbed 2 streets away.
It could still be broken. If it's that painful I'd get it checked out.
Nothing you can do for a broken toe anyway right?
Not as far as I know, other than splinting it to the toe next to it and try not to move it too much. A pinky toe even more so.
However, the big toe would definitely warrant a trip to ER/GP just because it helps with balance and walking. The pinky is less necessary.
I hope it's nothing too serious! I've gotten somehow caught up in backpack straps before, it's a weird way to have an injury isn't it! That brief wtf moment.
I've done something similar to my pinky toe before, smashing it hard into my camphor wood chest. 99% sure I broke it, but you can just splint it to the next toe. I would go to the docs/ER if pain and discomfort become persistent and unbearable, because if it is broken, there is a chance the toe bones have fractured and you may have a floating chip of bone in there. Keep an eye on it and your weight off it, splint it, and see how it goes.
Damn she's gonna feel bad when you drop her off out the front of a nursing home by herself
It's what I would do
Omg I can't express enough how much you should go on adventures. You will not regret it. The world is there to be experienced.
Sydney is the easier choice and a great milestone if you want to ease into your first solo trip. You could (and probably should) get around without having to think about a hire car. If you haven't been to FNQ or anywhere like it before, it is absolutely gorgeous. Depends on what kind of trip you're after.
Go Go Go!
That is how parents instill anxiety and phobias in their children.
It's not acceptable.
The answer is. "I'm an adult, I don't need to have a chaperone"
And tell her you know lots of people who go on international holidays on their own and it's cool. ( people here )
I had a chat with a recruiter about a job at an interesting place yesterday. It's a tyre company she described as a 'christian' business. I know the brethren are a weird christianity offshoot and like to run their own businesses in safe industries.
A tyre place back home is owned by the brethren, so maybe it's the same deal with this place. I wouldn't work there, but I'd almost prefer the transparency of going to work at a place where you're expected to act proper around your weird bosses instead of the modern places insisting everyone be friends and not being sure where the boundaries are.
Yeah my response would be "the fuck has religion got to do with tyres"
There has got to be a country song out there about Jesus driving a pickup truck
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wZt6snQkrF0
Um ackschually! Jesus was nailed to a tyre
Wat
/s ? 😂😂
I’m so annoyed. There were recipes I wanted to pass down but I haven’t made them in so long that I’ve forgotten stuff. (Had written it down but the paper is lost to the ether.)
That's why I put them into google docs. The risk of losing them if I write them down is too great.
This was before I was big on internet.
Also part of the confusion is because I used to double it. It’s ok, I can look up the basic ratios and make an educated guess about the salt.
Split pea and ham soup for lunch. Me happy.
Every time I see your username now I'm like "thats a man who didnt finish BG3". And I want you to know it stresses me out haha I'm not mad, just disappointed.
I will replay it one day, but can't be bothered at the moment. I did get to the underwater prison thing and just irritated with the turn based rescue mission.
I love dnd and didn't finish the second act.
Oh it drags like hell. There's like 3 false endings which pissed me off to hell
That was tough. That’s about where I started to lose steam too. Worth seeing it through to its end though.
I'll replay it eventually. Might change classes and shit.
Honestly Act 2 dragged on too much for me. The whole Shars gauntlet was just meh
Honestly I found arriving at the city the most tedious part. I just wanted it to be over. And the it was, and you sort of see it as the sum of its parts and it was amazing in retrospect.
Cheers City Slickers and Country Bumpkins 🍺
Cheers !
How do I do this so I can send one back? I need to learn nerd.
I meant nerdy techniques.
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You posted a photo an hour ago on the food thingo. What’s the issue?
That was a pic i took then i retrieved it from my gallery
Just find whatever image you’re after on the googles and save it to your gallery
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Cheers!
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I'm ready now, the party may commence 🍻🍺🍻🍺
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I've had a burrito and the world looks a little better.
I had shredded cardboard boxes and put more by the door to do when the recycling bin got emptied… but getting pakiges of necessary items just created more boxes. They’re breeding.
I’m trying to pull myself up and get all the niggling annoying stuff sorted but I’m just so lacking in energy.
Breeding boxen at least don’t create random lids like randy tuppware does
And they diverge in evolution so even with an even amount nothing matches
Think I’m going to be cheeky today while I’m working between sites and stop off at the supermarket to do some shopping so I don’t have to do it after work today.
Took most of the day off and spent it out in the city, lunch and ACMI with visiting relatives. The free exhibition of the history of film and visual media is pretty neat and fun but a bit overstimulating for me. After all that walking around and interaction I am POOPED. Friend offered to catch up but pushed that to tomorrow because right now I can't wait to go home and sleeeeep.
Also finally tried Ceylon Wok and was duly impressed - especially at that price, what the hell? $12 for a decent feed with vegetables? Not bad at all
Help? Boyo has gotten a pile of fines (some before I met him) and is in a very bad doom spiral. I ca’t fix this ad he’s refusing to even query what they are. Should I just shut up and let him bankrupt himself?’ Danger words have been said.
I’m guessing it’s all too much to deal with and he’s shutting down? You can try a financial counsellor, some community centres have them free for low income earners
Edit: I don’t want to ask your area and can’t link google results on mobile but just search ‘financial counselling free victoria’.
I’m not sure what to do about him refusing to deal with it and the friction that results. I’ve had a few people coming for me for help but refusing actual assistance and it’s a very difficult situation.
You could pick one reputable number (one off the Consumer Affairs site or the Salvos) and write it on a post it. Or call them sitting with him.
But if he’s shutting down or lashing out then all you can do is remember that he’s an adult and responsible for himself. And check whether his finances affect yours.
Thanks. His prior therapy people were for different things but I believe relevant. He’s refusing to even look up the ‘offence numbers If it’s car stuff he didn’t own one then. Simple? W$on’t try.
Yeah I get the avoidance. But it does make it really tricky
Edit: there’s resources
https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/fines-and-infringements
https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/other-support-fines-and-infringements
https://vic.finefixer.org.au/results/
But if he’s unwilling to engage or can’t cope then there’s not much you can do but back off to protect yourself from his reactions.
Oh Catfish. I'm sorry to hear this. If it was me I'd be looking straight into his eyes and saying "You need to put your big boy pants on so we can sort this out together".
I do hope you find a solution ♥
Thanks. That approachused to wrk now not so much.
Tbh I'd be going more brutal. If he's not prepared to work it out he's gonna sink the both of you and you don't deserve that. I'm so sorry.
No linked accounts. But yeah..
Friday night guac has been made and nommed. 🥑🍅🍋🌿🌶️
Misha, standing between the cat bed and the window, staring down at her own shadow cast and screaming at me because the bed isn't in full sunlight.
shaka when the walls fell
Mother, bestow the sunbeams upon me now!
I keep telling her I am not Pudge the weather fish but she's not getting the reference and I'm afraid to show her the movie in case she gets ideas.
You'd score a peanut butter sandwich on Thursday's though 😋
my fondness for tunafish jaffles would be an abomination unto myself tho
The taco spring rolls were great, but they were NOTHING compared to the mac and cheese spring rolls. Honestly the mac and cheese was a bit shit but wrapped in the crispy spring roll with the soft creamy interior? easily one of the best things I've cooked this year! right up there with my roux alfredo.
I’m Christmas decoration shopping lol.
BoM was saying 20's a few days ago for next week, bumped it down to 19 now we at 20's again why you gotta do me like that.
Sounds good. Might drag my viral arse out into the sun and sit there for a bit. Or pick some lemons, there's quite a few on my tree at the moment.
Aww yiss gonna finish that brick wall
yay, I can paint my chairs 👍
Gave in and went to the doctor about this cough that won't go away. She confirmed what I thought (a mix of sinus, reflux and general winter festiness) but I feel better having had someone confirm my lungs sound ok and it's not some other weird infection.
And the sinus spray and reflux stuff is apparently way cheaper on prescription so that helps! Bring on the warm days
byoooodiful weekend, I can finally get that final front brick wall completed so of course my brain has decided HEY LETS GO PUT OPENWRT ON ALL THOSE ROUTERS YOU SCAVENGED AND MAKE THE MESH
Well you DO need well-functioning wifi to get to the mortar-mix-instructions/youtube-howto's after all.
I've already built half the bloody thing and I have well functioning Wifi, just with disparate SSIDs!
Damn I'll have to think of another mesh-enabling excuse then =)
Started watching Fake and it opens up on the bridge just outside of Flinders st station crossing the Yarra.
It makes me a bit homesick
It's weird seeing places I walked daily for work in a tv show.
I'm pretty sure the train line she rides on is one of the northern lines too.
I watched Fisk just after the lockdowns ended I think but I could've sobbed watching it if I was away from Melbourne. I don't even live anywhere near North Melbourne!
I think tortellini is actually a part of the dumpling family, not the pasta family
That's a wild hot take, damn. Don't tell the Italians lol
My wife is of Italian heritage and tortellini is her favourite. She's sharpening her pitchfork as we speak 🤣
Taunt with tomato sauce, you only live once
I, too, like to live dangerously!
Tomato sauce? Do you mean marina sauce? 😉
My partner too, tbh lol!
Mention putting cream in carbonara to them, stand back, and watch them (rightly) explode :D
I'm just reminded of that clip from the UK talk show with the chef making a dish, and the host says it tastes like British carbonara. He basically implodes 😂
and if my mother had wheels, she'd be a bike!
😂😂😂😂😂 yessssss
It's not a dumpling. Dumplings are not stuffed pastries or stuffed pasta, dumplings are small balls of dough cooked in stew to be eaten with stew.
We don't called pierogi dumplings either do we?
It's just the co-opting of a word .
Is a bagel bread or is it a dumpling, eh?
What ignorant people call dumplings are mini pies that are boiled.
Tortellini is fancy pasta.
Words change meaning over time, this is one of them
So what about Chinese dumplings then?
Nothing changed about them, they are still in the dumpling family
I think it's a modern problem. Bao have traditionally been eaten in soup/stew but a restaurant in Shanghai started calling steamed buns dumplings.
Bao means bag , it's a reference to filling, but dumpling is a reference to how it's cooked.
I thought bao means bun. That's why you only need to say bao otherwise you are saying bun bun.
I'd say bao bao and blow their minds
Edit: saying "bao bun" is equivalent to saying "naan bread" or "chai tea"; it's basically saying "bread bread" or "tea tea".
Bao means bun in Cantonese, and bao is a Cantonese food.
That's the joy of language and language evolution imo. Anyone ever heard of the great vowel shift haha
Yes. The stuff of dinner table conversation in the family. My mum did her masters degree on Old English and Old Norse. Dad spoke fluent cockney, english and lowland scots depending on context. Tell me about it.
Naw. Wish I could invite your Dad to dinner.
More than 20 years too late for that as he passed in 2003. Born in 1911. Still miss him.
Keep talking. I'm learning.
Between 1400 and 1700, English went through a major vowel shift that changed the way words were pronounced. The pronunciation of Middle English long vowels changed into how we pronounce them today/has affected English worldwide, and well as consotant changes (silent letters come from this, knife used have the k pronounced, and this can actually still be heard in German as well. Kneipe (German for pub/bar), for eg, is pronounced with the k).
Example, in Middle English the word "house" was pronounced hu:s "hoos". With the Great Vowel Shift it changed to haʊs "howse".
I love Middle English. It can look like gibberish at first, but pretend to be drunk & Scottish 98% of it works. The other words are probably Danish.
My favourite pic displaying the evolution. Middle English is still almost parsable, but old english is basically old German haha
Also the change of implication. In middle English, God sets one down in the pasture, King James says God makes one lie in pastures, but Modern has God allows one to lay in the pasture.
And the change of feohland to pasture. I love this stuff so fucking much.
That's a pretty American argument...
Bruh 😂😂😂💀
That's a very American argument. Americans, who use Simplified English, used dictionaries as a political tool in the war of independence and still do
They developed a descriptive dictionary so they can say their usage is just as valid 🙄
but the rest of the world, who use Traditional English, use prescriptive dictionaries so we can have agreed upon meanings and usage.
I can promise you that words changing meaning over time is not an "American Argument". Nothing to say what you mean by "American" (us, Canada, Argentina?) .
Language has changed all the time, via slang from the poorest, or the slang of the royals and powerful people throughout history.
We don't say *dyeu anymore, to refer to the sun-god of proto-indo-european times; we say "Zeus", "deity", "deva" or "Jupiter" (all come from *dyeu).
So I don't think the Americans had any say in that. Language and the evolution of language has happened endless times throughout history.
Example from Language Jones
https://youtu.be/BFgg-Gy0E2g?si=g4rNnyX7eu1DJx60
Dumpling is a Chinese word though so I don't understand your argument
Are hot dogs sandwiches then?
I always thought of dumplings as either dough balls, or dough balls stuffed with other things.
If served on a split long roll it is a hot dog. If you cut the roll horizontally it becomes a sub. Serve three cocktail frankfurts crosswise on a round roll and it is a burger. Sliced and served between two slices of bread it the only way it becomes a sandwich. Unless you then toast it and transform it into a toastie, or toast it in a special press and turn it into a jaffle. All completely different meals.
@MeanElevator @Seagoon_
Bread crumbs wrapped in bread crumbs.
A hot dog is basically meat flavoured bread.
Pierogis are also in the dumpling family.
Tortellini is dumpling
Maybe technically but they're still delicious!
Baby girl has been picky even being fed the fancy little tins of cat food in crab flavour… I was starting to worry about her health. But I mixed in some of the new insanely expensive food (bought to be easier on her kidneys) and she’s eating it with relish.
Of course! She’s got good taste!
Don’t buy anymore. A year from now, you will end up with half a dozen oregano’s and multiple same spices because you’re at the market and can’t remember what you have. So you buy yet another smoked paprika to add to the collection. I know I’m not alone on this.
Hello, are you me? Wtf I do this too. I have so much of everything 😭
I have 3 cinnamons and 5 paprikas at home too.....
Warning, spice habit can get out of control.
What is going on in your life?
My spice cupboard contents are my commodities.
Far too much empty space. Double stack!
There is a very good reason why I don't. My daughter sometimes uses my spices and I hear my spices being dropped which hurts me.
What I am gonna do one day is make extra shelving. One day.
Oh dear. I’m a klutz too, but it’s different if somebody else ruins stuff
I love her and everything and I'll keep feeding her but I don't like hearing clink clink clink boof oops don't worry.
Garlic powder
Dill
Sechuan peppercorn (mouth numbing and spicy)
MSG - it's not bad for you, but will elevate your dishes
Rosemary, oregano, sage and thyme are good for meats and stews
That's a serious list there. I'd get some oxo beef cubes.
Others you might consider but not necessary: cinnamon sticks, tarragon, chives, smoked paprika, garam masala, basil, Italian mix, parsley, garlic powder.
If you can source Australian pepper berry I highly recommend it
Cajun is basically my go to. Yes you can make it yourself but the big jars of it last ages and honestly probably go in 1/2 the stuff I make anyway. Same goes with Pizza topper.
Good list. I would add whole cloves to that list, and whole cumin seeds rather than ground. I would also use whole cardamom pods in preference to ground, but that's just me. One is usually enough to get that citrussy/eucalyptussy taste & fragrance. Buy the greenest ones you can find. You can also take off the outer husk and just use the seeds for a milder flavour. I would also add sumac to that list - middle eastern spice that adds tang and is very yummy with fish, vegetables and anything with cheese in it. I would also invest in a rosemary bush in a pot, so that you can use a few leaves here are there for meat dishes. Very yummy with lamb but also goes good with beef, but it's easy to use too much so a few leaves is much better than a whole sprig. Dried rosemary from the shop is a pale shadow of the real thing. Smoked paprika is versatile, goes on practically any meat/fish and is also good with vegetables - sprinkle on potato or cauliflower for a delicious flavour.
Star anise is nice in asian dishes, but I find the flavour very strong so I usually just break off one of the spikes of the star and just use that.
One of my fab faves is to grate a couple of big carrots, and put in a frypan with 3 cardamom pods and 1 clove and teaspoon of whole toasted cumin seeds, then fill up the pan to juuuussst cover the carrot with milk. Simmer on a VERY low heat stirring frequently until all the milk evaporates and the carrot goes mushy. Add about 1/3 cup of sugar or to taste (varies with the sweetness of the carrots) and stir in. You may not need any sugar at all if the carrots are very sweet. Enjoy as a dessert with icecream or smear thickly on a biscuit of your choice.
Yes whole cumin is different to ground - smells nicer imo. Good basic spice that goes with everything (nearly). The whole seeds are usually dry roasted in a dry pan until they change smell to delicious. The change is unmistakable. Sumac is available at most colesworths, and sometimes at Aldi, and is probably included in most middle eastern spice blends. Rosemary is fine on potatoes too - I like a bit on roasted potatoes, not so much on mash - but its natural partner is pumpkin.
A whole clove looks a bit like a lawn bindie. A small spike with a round thing ing a flower shape. The smell is unmistakable. There are some old traditions about covering lemons with them, one as a wardrobe moth detersnt, the other as a kissing game.
My fav thing to do with star anise is a braised beef stew thing.
Cubed cow. Brown the fuck out of it. Onion, garlic, ginger, star anise, dried orange rind, honey, soy, stock. Chilli if desired. Simmer until sticky. Rice of course.
I kind of don’t do exactness in cooking. I’m a pinch, handful, shake sort of Cook.
Star anise has an aniseed taste. Kind of like liquorice but not that strong. Used in middle eastern and Asian stews and soups. It gives an added boost when used with other spices like cinnamon and cloves.
@CEOofmyhouse56 @Baku it also interacts interestingly with compounds in onions. A small amount, like one of the individual seed pods with the onions for a stew can add an interesting depth of flavour
Whole spices keep better than ground ones generally. Asian grocers will be much cheaper than the supermarket, but you’ll be buying big quantities. Do consider the Australian natives; lemon myrtle and bush tomato especially.
I use star anise with my marmalade. After my make the marmalade before I put the lid on I put a star anise on top of the jam. It imparts a lovely flavour.
I like to use Mild Moroccan spices from Hoyt’s
Cloves and bay leaves for speghetti bolognaise sauce.
I have chicken salt. General seasoning and Italian herb mixes as well.
Ginger
galangal
mild madras curry powder
turmeric
big pepper grinder with a blend of different peppercorns
spaghetti herb and spice mix from Mediterranean Wholesalers
mace
mustard seeds
mustard powder
mushroom stock cubes
whole nutmegs
dried fenugreek leaves
fresh ground lemon grass in a tube
Galangal is almost ginger,harder to cut milder flavour. Mace is nutmeg skin, milder, more expensive. Fenugreek is … great for Indian food. Dunno how to describe it. Background thing that is good?
It’s easy to go overboard on getting spices and they go stale/lose flavour quickly, so maybe build a collection up by starting with a few basics and then adding as you need them?
Or look up spice mixes you’re most likely to use (ie taco seasoning if you like tacos) and buy the stuff for those.
It all depends on what you cook!
You might not need star anise or sesame oil unless you’re cooking Chinese food that specifically asks for it, and the sesame seeds are a luxury sprinkle. I see bay leaves used in soup or maybe rice dishes.
The list looks pretty solid though.
I used to use ground coriander seed with cumin and onion in a rice dish but it’s not an essential.
Paprika comes in a few kinds so pick your favourite. There’s the plain sweet paprika which adds a lot of colour but just a little bit of a capsicum taste, smoked paprika which is stronger in a good way, and also a hot paprika I haven’t tried.
Some things you might like to have as well are soy sauce, fresh or jarred garlic, or white vinegar. Also lemon juice, honey, tomato paste… it depends
Also if you do anything sweet you might like to have some vanilla essence. It’s good even just in a microwave mug cake.
Ps. Don’t feel you have to force yourself to cook meals every day! And don’t be afraid to cook very simple food.
If you live alone it is a heavy expectation to manage, especially with work and study. A lot of people struggle to do it because historically there was an extra person at home handling all that.
Corriander leaf and ground are totally different things. If you have the gene that makes the leaf taste like soap the seeds are still fine
No probs!
Yeah back when I cooked I used to just batch cook once or twice a week. As I got more tired it was usually something one pot with frozen veg thrown in so I didn’t have to chop or have greens go slimy in the fridge.
Cooking decent meals is a struggle.
I have the soap gene and the coriander seed was ok but it was only added because it was called for.
@Baku a bay tree in a pot is a good option if you can (with housing arrangements and climate)
Bay tree at -approx 30 Commrrcail Rd Foots
@Baku the tree you get bay leaves from. They're much better fresh
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@[email protected] star anise is this one which I usually use in making masala’s for meat dishes like curries and Briyani. It kind of adds ooomph to the masalas. Without it masala’s taste light. This kicks up the taste to feel more heavy, if that makes sense.
Usage personally is a broken one (like half) for a masala that goes with 1/2kg of meat (or a meal for 2-3 people), it could be one full one if not ground up and used as is in things like briyani.
I always feel its flavour is wasted when not ground up. But in a briyani it could make sense if you need the extra heat, but don’t want to consume the spice (like a first time user).
Sorry for the data dump. Got a bit excited 😜
Did a bit more of the retaining wall this morning before heading down the bellarine. A bit more head scratching than anticipated. But so far it's bang on level. When that little spirit level bubble looks at you all lovingly from the centre there's an internal squeal of 'eee thank fuck I'm not re-doing that'.
Body is ruined after the last few days though and now I have to do some mowing :(
the irony of NASA having issues with a starliner, a Boeing vehicle is just delicious! They dont work great IN the atmosphere I'm not sure why we thought they'd do better in orbit.
"1atm is hard, so 0atm should be easy, right? Right guys?"
"And look, we're so efficient, we built the thing and had four bolts left over! That's real savings, those things are expensive!"
I appear to have burnt myself out on art but despite the block the desire is still there.
I’m just so constantly exhausted and not feeling good or stressed out
New toy day! A shame it comes completely dead in the box so you can't even turn it on until it charges for ages. Probably the first product I've ever got which didn't have some charge in it.
yeah that shat me off too when i cut from an II to an SE
new apple watch?
yah yah
A new gas meter was installed at my house and the readings are wild. My gas has been switched on with the new meter for just over 24 hours and if this reading started at 0, I've used over 2000m3 of gas in that time apparently. My previous reading for 28 days, I used 51m3. Something is very wrong here.
Call the gas company/distributor and you can report a fault. They may try to palm you off to your energy provider, but you should be able to explain what you have here and they can send someone out.
I remember a whole bunch of org rules (like paying for the service which will be refunded if the meter is actually found to be faulty, etc) but I'm not sure if they apply here.
Definitely check with your gas distributor
Thanks! I called the gas company and they put me through to AusNet who installed the new meter. They're sending someone out tonight to check if there's a leak. There has to be, or this meter is giving faulty readings, because the usage is just not possible. I also switched the gas off at the meter just in case.
Perfect, wasn't sure where you are so I didn't want to say ausnet (used to work for them).
Fantastic they're sending someone out! Great news! Get some documentation if you can as well, to show your energy provider, in case they issue a bill or anything. Just a paper trail to say it was the fault of installation. :) ausnet should tell your provider though internally, they'll get a list iirc
Loving this insider knowledge! I freaked out thinking the gas company is going to try and claim that I used that much gas and make me pay for it, and the first person I spoke to at the gas company only heightened my anxiety. He put me through to someone more senior who was way more helpful, straightaway she said based on those numbers there's a problem. I've got several meter reading photos from the past 24 hours, and my bills with evidence of past usage to show how out of line this new meter is reading at.
I've worked for Tru Energy, Energy Australia, Ausnet, Alinta, and Horizon Power, so I have a massive knowledge base lol but mostly for Vic, NSW and WA.
With that evidence you have, and any documentation from Ausnet, you can ensure you won't be overcharged if ausnets data doesn't make it to your provider, or it isn't actioned before your next bill.
Your provider may say it will work itself out in the next actual read of your meter, but you should be able to get it adjusted with a self-read. They may ask you to provide photo evidence of your meter reading, which it sounds like you have.
Once it is fixed and you have the documentation, save it and call your provider and go over your options. Don't be afraid to politely ask for a senior, as they will have more authority (generally) to action changes/input your self read. Your consultant may push back before giving you to a senior, but that's because their Team Leader and Management have KPIs and one of them is reducing "escalations".
Let me know if you need further advice!!
Gah! That is all.
Woo!
that is all.🫡
#TeamWoo!
Lol, heard some high idiot in the alley spewing nonsense drivel. Apparently he verbally attacked some random woman down there, and my neighbour saw and called the police.
Now I can hear him arguing with the officers 😂
Meth is wild these days
If it's the alleyway incident I'm aware of you now have the full Emergency Services trifecta. If so it could be a good opportunity to get together with your neighbour for a flashing light disco, it's not every day you get free coloured strobe lights.
Fantastic haha! I went inside before I heard the end of it, and I can't see well from my balcony bc of my privacy bamboo-screen thing. But thank you for sending the po po to talk the nutter down.
Drug use out here is wild af
even better is to make plans for the future ( this is cbt 101 )
so ask her what plans she has, doesn't have to be world shattering, it could be anything, but make sure it's a definite thing
I don't care if it's almost 11, I'm having a post dinner coffee and enjoying it damnit
Class finished early and I learned that kahoots gives me competition anxiety 😂 love it though.
I must really overestimate people's intelligence. There a YT sub dedicated to these docs fishing hearing aid batteries and such out of people's ears.
huh it’s hot
Cats obedient? Baku are you from this universe?
Bill and Ted are fast asleep. :)
zoomies? These boys?
I have to write like three paragraphs to finish off this client letter and every single word is taking an age. Must be friday
I got there! How about you?
Slowly is just fine.
I have class from 430 - 630 and I can feel my brain shutting down already.
The blessing is with this teacher she knows it's Friday Arvo/evening and has us do a kahoots game lol
Do something else then come back to it.
But tell yourself you WILL do it.
Watching the men's climbing final and the commentary just kicked in halfway through the lead climbing (the boulders earlier had nothing but the PA st the arena..
...I think...someone at channel 9 just...forgot to flick a switch??
With or without the commentary it's still awesome
Ack. Need to sort out something wit my car insurance and this is the 2nd day I’ve gotten the same person who seems very inexperienced.
Guess I’ll call back tomorrow and hope I get someone different.
I hope I haven’t made a mistake tipping for Collingwood tonight.
changed it last minute before the bounce.
Coles coffee has become weaker over time even if I select the strongest setting so I've been experimenting with my own recipe. 1 shot of macchiato and a medium cappuccino in large cup. Regular strength on both. If you go too strong it becomes bitter.
You are welcome.
The 7/11 coffee is honestly not bad!
For some reason 7/11 coffee makes me feel nauseous afterwards. I don't know why.
I stopped drinking caffeine but had a few cheeky 711 coffees a few years ago… it is weirdly acidic with a note of rubber. Not awful but definitely a bit acid on the stomach. And seemed very caffeinated.
At that price point it’s probably all Robusta
Yes it is.
I really did not know there was a recipe difference between Savoy and Jatz.
Where on earth does the name Jatz come from?
The Daily Chair. I have some strong canvas for the underside of the chair and today I tidy up the cover and staple the canvas. This is to protect the springs and mesh and protect the edging of the covers. Photos will follow.
And it's tiring using the staple gun, they are made for a man's hand and it's difficult to get a strong grip because I can't reach my fingers around the grip well.
I've sometimes had to use two hands to use a staple gun, some of them are really tricky to use.
Or you'll really have to get your hand right around the trigger to apply enough force.
Cant find much on them besides their ABN being created in 2018, and they are located in NSW.
I'm not paying ASIC for the data either - I miss when I worked at the SRO and had free access 😭
I'm sometimes tempted so I can work out who owns what, but as laypeople it isn't worth it
Movie Review . Artifice Girl.
War Games did it better in 1983.
1 hobbit.
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