Spyke
aussie.zone

Woohoo I have been allowed to pat the fluffy belly of Phoenix. We got him as a rescue in January and he has finally let me pat him on the belly. Image is of a ginger cat on his back with a white fluffy belly and dirty paws.

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aussie.zone

Phoenix is gorgeous and has a VERY lovely belly, you are most privileged indeed. Is it your camera or does he seem a bit darker coloured than your average ginger?

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Probably my camera I think he is normal ginger cat colour. He has lovely yellow eyes which I think is unusual, unless that’s normal for gingers, I have never had one before.

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That's in case you eat something and DON'T SHARE. A purely theoretical possibility I'm sure.

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Got the news from the bosses yesterday that, due to business being so quiet, they've made the decision to close the factory on Fridays. This is hopefully a temporary measure until things pick up again later in the year, as they usually do before Christmas. Some of our wholesale customers have gone bust and some looking like they're barely hanging on. So it's a drop in pay for me but will give me a weekday at home to get the shit done that's just not being done atm. I'm trying to see it as an opportunity rather than a problem. Also I sat down with the fam last night and made a list of our monthly expenses and discussed what could be cut. Lifestyle creep is a thing and I've had to explain to them that we're just gonna have to suck it up for a bit. The kids agreed to think carefully and talk with each other about how likely I am to say yes to a thing before they ask me for something. Mr Peeler was told don't even think about it!

On the plus side, my bus driver looks like Jimmy Giggle.

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Holy shit, it's all coming up Bananafungus right now! Just got offered another job...

I'll still be taking the one I mentioned earlier, but absolutely wild times are being had.

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aussie.zone

So update on that ghost from yesterday. They never came out. I checked all the rooms, no one.

It was so bizarre.

I did discover a former worker here died last year. They worked on the floor above me....

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aussie.zone

Bill Cat ate Ted's dinner. Ted has new dinner and Bill Cat's fave food has been put away. Bill is a bad boy. 🤨 Bill is looking for his dinner. 🤭 ( it's in the fridge )

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Seagoon_reply
aussie.zone

meww, I can't find my dinner!! 🐱

::: spoiler spoiler :::

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aussie.zone

Could this be solved with serving them the exact same dinner in larger portions? ie is it about the food itself, changing his preferred taste or increased hunger?

Or is it a dominance behaviour? (I’m a cat person but the cats always were adopted/grew up together or came to me as an only cat. So I don’t have personal experience with introducing new cats.)

Maybe the boys need to be fed the exact same thing, have both flavours halved between them, or be separated at mealtime.

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Seagoon_reply
aussie.zone

in the past Bill wouldn't eat tinned cat food and Ted doesn't like Bill's fresh meat. So Bill is really being out of character here. It's Bill being a shit head.

But yes, I am going to give them exactly the same from now on. If Bill doesn't want it , too bad.

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He’s jealous and insecure. His mum is feeding a new guy! He steals the dinner to fill a strange emptiness in his heart.

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aussie.zone

Landed. FARKEN

Even the airline crew took a bit longer to open the cabin doors and you could hear them on the PA system crying "it's COOOLD" and laughing at the same time - I don't think I've been outside more than 5 minutes and my hands are icicles.

E: I am sorry to disappoint the canned seafood enthusiasts but I changed to Fancy Baked Beans at the last minute

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The unexpected coriander that grew out of a halfarsed balcony planter in the hottest position agrees, having bolted in less than a week

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Duenanreply
aussie.zone

Glad you’ve made it back safely!

Time for some food and then home or home then food?

Very come outside, you missed all the yucky warm weather while you were away.

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Tucking into a bowl of beans with my oodie on, I just wanted to get home asap. Cool weather isn't terrible but this was a bit of a shock to the system. 🥶

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aussie.zone

A few months ago there was some kind of mantis/stick insect in the garden. She laid an egg pod and disappeared. Well apparently today the egg pod hatched and there's about 30 tiny baby mantis crawling up the wall. I'll try and get a decent photo to post.

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Always love seeing the mantiseses in the chilli patch sometimes. Truly apex ruin other insects day up there with ladybugs.

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Can't wait to see all the photos. 😊 Aussie gardens are awesome, so full of wildlife

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aussie.zone

Does anyone in here do Yoga? How is it for mindfulness?

I'm wanting to 'get in tune' with myself once I'm in the new place and starting the new chapter of my life. I feel like over the past 10 years I've become a worse person so I want to be better and reset my mind so to speak with meditation and journeling and even Yoga.

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I tried Yoga once. Turns out what I really wanted was Yogo. Never make that mistake again.

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You could try a free online one and see how you go. Yoga with Adrienne is good, and has a range of levels

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It certainly helps with mindfulness, if you go into it with a relaxed mind.

Definitely helped me, but by no means a guarantee for anyone.

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I do yoga as I find it helps me manage my anxiety. Yoga with Adrienne on YouTube is a great channel to get started with.

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lemm.ee

Our fluffy cat now considers the act of cutting anything is a sign that there's food.

So he meows loudly, and the next moment, everyone's gathered in the kitchen begging for tomatoes, bananas, and other vegetables. When we hold it in front of them, they would all take one sniff and walk away.

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Seagoon_reply
aussie.zone

ha ha, Bill used to do that until I gave him the end of an onion, I even chased him with it. Rarely begs anymore. 😂

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Our fluffy one always begs for brocolli.

We give him a peace, he carries it around everywhere he goes for 20 minutes. He protects the brocolli, picking fights if anyone else goes near his baby.

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In our house it's the opening of a particular cupboard door that triggers one, that then triggers all. The fact that it's the pantry that holds all the human food does not compute, because that door also hides the temptations container. Silly animals.

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aussie.zone

I accidentally wasted all of yesterday playing a video game (The Witcher 3) and have decided there are two aspects of video game life I wish happened in the real world.

If time worked like it does in games life would be so much simpler. Make an appointment to meet up with someone at sunset, spend 40 years travelling the world and doing other stuff, still make it to the meeting on time! Or rushing urgently to the monster infested cellar with the house owner? They won't mind if you spend time rifling through all of their possessions and looting everything that's not bolted down on the way.

The second main aspect is the incredible lifespan of food. Kill the reanimated corpse of a plague victim buried in a cave for the last 300 years, find they were carrying a ham sandwich, still good to eat! The real world I make a ham sandwich and its starting to get a bit sus by lunchtime.

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As long as it's only on the road nearby. Summoning a car to the middle of the office could cause problems.

Just having the ability to summon a convenient parking spot would be pretty handy.

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aussie.zone

That would be good. Not having a commute and being able to pop over to France for a baguette at any time would be rather nice.

Although I have spent way too much time thinking about the social consequences if that sort of ability was real. At the moment so much of what we do is organised around geographic limitations - we have local shops, groups etc. The fragmentation of society into different interest groups that happens already with improved communication would be even more dramatic, and if it was accessible enough to have in individual homes the entire concept of neighbourhood would disappear. Although we could potentially reclaim all the roads for parks and nature corridors as we don't need them for transport any more which would be good.

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I just want to be able to fast travel to work, my partner's and home tbh. I don't mind the travel to like the city or somewhere, but if it's a place I frequent pretty regularly, then I want to have the ability to fast travel.

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I've been a lot more active the last few days than I have been all year. Between bike riding and walking and then an 8km hike yesterday with some steep sections my butt muscles ache. Oh well, back to hibernating tonight when I return to melbz.

UPDATE: Oh crumbs. One of my hosts has tested positive for covid. They're older people who haven't had it before but at least they're fully vaxed etc. I've had to cancel my plans for today though as I would've been hanging out with someone immunocompromised. Am hoping I don't get it either. Hermit time starts now I guess. Mask on the flight and all that

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aussie.zone

Finally completed the bikini abs 30 day program. I don't have bikini abs (that's just not gonna happen in 30 days given my current physical state and fitness level), but my waist is a tiny bit less wobbly and my posture seems to be better. Except when I'm tired. At least I've found some exercises I like in there. Made a curry for Mr P and homemade "nuggets" for the kids. Sent some curry in to my MIL. I'd decided I was sick of Colesworth for meat and went to the butcher on the way home. I got 4 large chicken breasts (over 2kg) and well over 2kg of beef mince for $40. Portioned up what I didn't use and froze it. I know I should do this sort of thing but I just never do it. There often isn't the room in my tiny freezer. Bought veg and fruit from the international grocery store. It was much cheaper than colesworth, so I'll definitely be doing that again.

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FWIW I've got a bar fridge and a bar freezer so I've got enough freezer space.

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I could do a hot lemon and honey drink for you. 🤗🤗 with fresh lemon juice and sweet honey

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the secret is lots of lemon , mix in mild honey to the hot drink and an extra tsps of sugar to counter the sourness

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Stay warm and see if you can arrange dine chicken soup! Keep the fluids up too.

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aussie.zone

What’s the etiquette of adding to older threads on here? (ie. adding more recipes to the cheap but nice and low fuss food threads)

I figure it would be ok as it’s slower moving on Lemmy

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aussie.zone

Bad timing with this flight, leaving at 6:15 arriving in Melbourne past 8pm... I'm going to be so hungry on the flight although I had a late lunch. And I'll be too tired when I get home to cook or get takeaway. I think it might be the time for... TINNED FISH to shine.

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Oh my gosh. I have not tried this combination yet.

Might have to see what I can do though I’m a severe budget for the next month :(

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Don’t forget there will be snacks at the airport

E: although I’ve just realised it’s more than 1.5hrs since you would have arrived here. Hope you got some food!

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Only just landed, so the hunt starts soon but I'd rather starve for another hour than get overpriced snacks at the airport >:( I'd only do that if I was super desperate (like, lightheaded and stuff)

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aussie.zone

Hello everybody.

Today we should think about being kind to everybody it's wednesday that's just not going to happen.

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aussie.zone

Melbcat is having a bad day. Breakfast was cheap and substandard (sardines) so of course she couldn’t eat it, and missed her meds. I should have syringed some into her mouth but was busy and hoped she would get to it. Now she’s had the indignity of numbing antibiotic cortisone cream applied to her poor itchy face. It’s made her skin redder.

But after refusing another sardine snack and having a tantrum she’s had her supper meds early and got the fancy cat food tin she wanted.

Edit: The numbing didn’t kick in fast enough to stop the additional itching from the cortisone and she started washing her face while licking her paw. I’ve used an unscented baby wipe to remove as much as possible

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Baconreply
aussie.zone

You keep your hands on the deenz. I'll help CEO take all your potatoes.

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aussie.zone

You know what though. I haven't actually tried fancy cat food... it is seafood... in a tin... it has potential

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Seagoon_reply
aussie.zone

cat food is more expensive than tinned fish for humans!!

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It straight up is. It’s also more expensive even than meat intended for human consumption

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aussie.zone

She’s had some treats and cuddles. I think this is definitely a flea allergy from being bitten a week or two ago

I really need to get off my butt and cook meat for her, she wouldn’t reject lamb. (It will be blended with vegetables and thinned to be more digestible this time.)

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Operation Hide Shit is just about done - just have to do one last corner and under the old phone table and do the finishing touches tomorrow. And vacuum. And clean the stove to be on the safe side. fans self
edit: tried the corner and was just moving stuff around numbly after the first few minutes. Will tackle it after a night's sleep.

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aussie.zone

I can't remember whether I actually took my hayfever tablet this morning, or just thought about it.

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I’m on the ouch huddled up under a blanket with a hot water bottle keeping me warm.

It’s actually quite nice being like this.

Hot drink in hand I go!

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aussie.zone

Yeah it's ridiculous! Two days ago I was sat outside the pub in shorts and a tee in baking sunshine, now I'm holding a cup of tea with both hands to warm them up.

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aussie.zone

It's always soup season. Depends on the soup of course.

As an aside, we're making soup for dinner tonight :)

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The motivation to get ready for work is being significantly hindered by the need to remain indoors under a ton of blankets.

On a more exciting note this will be my last second shift, so that's something to celebrate!

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When it rains it pours, on top of covid now I find out that my flight's been cancelled - just as well I guess, might as well leave earlier since I can't do much today and there's showers in Brisbane to boot.

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aussie.zone

Went to Kmart to buy some cheap cotton tshirts for home/outdoors wear. They are transparent??? And shaped like bags. And have tiny shoulder sleeves.

Don’t have many shop options near me so may have to buy online elsewhere. Any Suggestions?

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Ah huh and they lose shape when you wash them. Cotton on might be a bit better or Target. Also look at men's shirts. Women's shirts are appalling.

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If $30 is in your budget you can't really go wrong with AS Colour, they are priced based mainly on fabric weight. You can get them closer to $20/ea if you buy five or more, and there are dozens of colours to choose from.

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aussie.zone

I'm low-key loving this drizzly weather.

Trackies, uggs and hoodie. Sipping on coffee and being all smug and shit cause my work for the week is pretty much done.

Gonna be a good day.

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TinyBreakreply
aussie.zone

I’d be loving more at home. Coming into the city on a day like this sucks.

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Our 'strongly encouraged' three days in the office are now more like 1 or 2 and no one cares.

I'm sure that will change as we've got new directors recently. For now, many of us are sticking to WFH unless forced.

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I'm loving it also because I'm on training all week so I don't feel bad about being inside all day

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aussie.zone

Private inspection tomorrow so Operation Sort Shit is temporarily paused for Operation Hide Shit.
The joy of flogging the home...

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aussie.zone

Is anybody else watching Celebrity Amazing Race? I hope George trips over and gets eliminated.

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Lovely! Although the LSO could perform Hillbillies Can't Drive on Meth and I'd think it was lovely!

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Ted loved it. H sat quietly and listened, looking up at the speakers, moving his head and ears a little now and then. 😸💗🎼

Which is more than Ratzinger

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aussie.zone

Breakfast 🍏🍎🍐🍊🍋🍈🫐🍓🍇🍉🍌🍒🍑🥭🍍🥥🥦🥑🫛🍆🍅🥝🥬🥒🌽🥕🥐🍠🫚🥔🧅🥯🍞🥖🥨🧀🧇🥞🧈🍳🥚🥓🥩🍗🍖🫓🍕🍟🍔🌭🥙🧆🌮🌯🥗🍲🍜🍝🥘🍛🍣🍱🥟🦪🍥🍘🍚🍙🐠🍤🪼🦀🐙 🍗🥮🍢🍡🍧🍰🧁🥧🍦🍨🎂🍮🍭🍬🍫🥜🌰🍪🍿🍯🥛☕️🍵🍺🍶🥤🧋🧃🥂🍷🥃🍸🍹🧉🔋

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aussie.zone

Croissants and coffee please. Also another coffee for @Force_majeure, it's not fun being coffee deprived.

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oztrinreply
aussie.zone

Could do with some of that myself if the kitchen isn't closed, thanks in advance :)

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Catfishreply
lemm.ee

Another fantastic picnic day. Pork pie, pickles, cheese, and cider please.

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aussie.zone

Fried eggs on seasoned rice with avocado please Edit: I also have no coffee at home, shit. Flat white too please

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aussie.zone

You can have mine. Guaranteed to cure what ails ya. Chef added sardines - nice touch:

::: spoiler spoiler :::

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Second attempt at making the really hard mosaic puzzle . This time will spend more time sorting. 👍

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aussie.zone

My 510 bus is finally on time, after it's take over by kinetic.

It's unfortunate that the route got re-tendered out to a bigger operator, but when the previous business was doing a crap job, it's good riddance.

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Nathreply
aussie.zone

Is it really on time? Or is the bus prior to yours just that late that it feels on time?

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aussie.zone

don't know much about history....

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aussie.zone

Wordle 837 5/6

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Wordle 837 3/6

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Got lucky on it today and managed to get it out in three.

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Last day of work and then PAX! Which isn't so much "days off" because I'll be working PAX, but, I'll be working somewhere a bit more fun (and less stressful) than work.

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I have shoved two small pieces of scrunched tissue up both my nostrils to stop them constantly leaking. This is my life now.

Edit: my downstairs neighbours are playing My Neck, My Back on their balcony and given me the giggles

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I have a very warm merino cardi on. I love Aussie knit wear 💗🐏🐑 Two days ago it was sandals, summer skirt and cheesecloth blouse 🥴

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aussie.zone

I'm watching The Curious Case of Natalia Grace and it's one of the most bizarrest stories I have ever seen. I also hate Michael. Like really hate him.

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aussie.zone

I just looked it up real quick. Sooooo bizarre! Just when you think you can’t read anything weirder.

Humans, aye.

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aussie.zone

The Darlinghurst hostel fire has got me thinking about all the battery powered devices stored in my apartment building.

Though, is the risk mainly because an e-scooter or e-bike necessarily has a much larger battery than your average phone or laptop?

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Kind of. EBike batteries store more energy and have more cells than a laptop battery. So there is more points of failure, and when it fails it fails massively.

However if a quality battery and charger is in use, then the safety protections should kick in before there is a fire. But what is stopping me from putting in the Aliexpress UltraHouseFire batteries in my bike though.

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Giving boost a try. Seems as good as sync, except for the seeming lack of swipe options.

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