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[-] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

Security cameras have definitely improved a lot since I last looked at them. Everything used to need hard wiring for power and all the apps were pretty glitchy last time I investigated.

I'm going to get the Ring doorbell, cameras with solar power and gutter mounts for the front and back, plus one in the main area inside. That should cover all the main approaches, and being a new estate most of the theives in the area will be targeting all the empty houses filled with brand new appliances anyway.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

don't forget this.

if nothing else, it cuts down on delivery shitfuckery significantly

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[-] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

Do people not realise that Costco fuel has long hoses so you can fuel your car no matter which side your tank opening is on? Or are they afraid of using it?

Just nipped to Costco and drove in looking a line of 3 cars waiting at one bowser set, only for the 3 bowser set next to it be completely empty. Feels like a cheat code when you pull up, fuel up and zip out before that line has gotten through.

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[-] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

I've started off with removalist quotes by getting a couple online, hoping for a rough ballpark figure. One was over twice the cost of the other. Accidentally including a trampoline in the list of things I am moving may have had an impact, although the total m3 they estimated was roughly the same. I almost added 35 outdoor umbrellas to the list on the other, due to resting my finger on the touch screen, but fortunately realised before I submitted it.

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[-] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

I’m having a quiet night in watching the footy, as I’m expecting a busy quokka filled election day. Bought a salad and a Woolies quarter chicken and settled in.

Also bought Masters spearmint milk, because that’s A Thing over here apparently…and it’s legitimately great? I don’t understand why we don’t also have minty milk?

[-] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Back in the dim & distant past, you could get spearmint milkshakes here in Melb. Grew up on them. Then about mid 1980s the choice of flavours dropped back to to vanilla, choc & raspberry - caramel if you were lucky. This was about the time that Big M started putting their wares in supermarkets, and you could no longer get milkshakes in milk bars as a matter of course. Some holdouts of course but in general the spearmint milkshake died right then and there. Could be time for a revival.

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[-] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

Managed to squeeze in a real full-body massage that had me being knelt on and every last knot massaged out, every finger and toe and every muscle in my shoulders and even my eyebrows got a massage. Ahh, bliss. I can sleep well tonight

[-] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Oh shit, is the election tomorrow? And the ballot has to be completed on or before it? Even with the constant spam texts that snuck up on me. I’ve been really sick for weeks.

I guess I just do it tonight and mail it tomorrow, and hopefully even with the weekend it arrives within 13 days.

Edit: I’ve filled out the ballot slip and voted above the line with 6 candidates. Already second guessing my choices but it’s done.

Tomorrow someone comes so they can witness my signature and take me to post it.

And if it is too late then they can just fine me. I don’t care. I’m struggling severely with my health and am doing my best.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

I didn't realise Paint by numbers would be so calming and fun.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

I love paint by numbers. It's soothing! I love to paint/play with colours, but often get caught in my head about it being "perfect" or what I "should" paint, so doing a paint by numbers hits my creative bone without being stressful. Ahh so happy you're enjoying doing it!

I also have a Zen painting app on my phone that I'll often play.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

That's the one I'm using.

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[-] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Bonus election quiz

4/10 and that was better than average!

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[-] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Decently chill day of work today. Got a meeting at 3, which hopefully won't last for too long.

Gonna hit the early voting centre to afford myself a sleep in tomorrow.

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[-] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Early voting was a no Bueno.

Massive lineup, no parking and I other arrangements. Democracy shall be exercised tomorrow.

Pub grub dinner and drinks with extended family. Was good. Wife is emotional for good reasons and some sad ones.

My son hugged and lifted his favourite uncle (wife's cousin) . It was such a sweet moment. This cousin used to babysit my kids when they were babies.

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