I have driven around in a yank tank - but I was in the USA where the infrastructure caters to them. I have no idea why they're legal here, nor why anyone buys them. They are impractical in the extreme on our roads. I really hope sales fizzle out and they slowly dissappear rather than our roads and parking spaces start getting bigger for these things.
I don’t understand how having the ute tray up so high could be useful at all. Would need a ladder to load/unload it. Saw one the other day with a bike on an awkward angle in it, because the bike did not fit. How can a vehicle so huge not even fit a bike in the back. But they seem to be growing in popularity. And they are really expensive!
My work mug was given to me by a coworker. I don't love the mug, but I love the coworker. So 3+ years later, even though we're on different sites now and I only see him at company events, I still happily use this mug. He probably doesn't even remember giving it to me.
I now abstain from these gift swaps after receiving way too many mugs. Apparently the only thing people know about me is that I drink coffee. And it has never occured to them that, as someone who drinks a lot of coffee, I already own a mug.
I organised my family's KK this year. I got my brother in law. He put the exact bottle of whiskey he wanted on his wish list. I bought it. Job done.
My nan got me (I set up my nan's login because she doesn't have or do any internet, so getting me was the perfect outcome). I just told her to get me a Dan Murphy's gift card. Bam. Easy.
It's such a sterile process though lol
Ask for what you want, get it. Not much thought goes into it unless you go outside the wishlist.
It was more directed at the office kk. I've always worked for smaller companies so I know everyone but my husband has worked for larger companies where he's pulled a name out of a hat and gone "who the fuck is that?".
Gotta make an Aldi run to get through Christmas. Yes, I left it late. Yes, I'm an idiot. Whats going to be quieter, Friday night or at some point over the weekend?
But a little bit of background first: Perth has that Melbourne doesn't - Spud Shed.
Perth has a chain of supermarket type stores called Spud Shed. Basically a rogue farmer got tired of being ripped off by the big stores and he started selling stuff himself. And it sorta got out of hand, he now has about 20 stores. They're cheap - cheaper than Colesworth/Aldi. The catch is, the quality of produce can be hit or miss. Their smallgoods are fine, though. Best bit: Most of the stores are 24hour.
Ok, so its Christmas morning, we've all started turning up at Dad's place. My sister has brought whatever she was bringing, and asked Dad "Where's the ham?". He either thought someone else was bringing the ham, or just plain forgot. So, 10am on Christmas morning, Dad goes to Spud Shed and buys a great ham that was in the process of being marked down. Because of course by December 25th, everyone had their hams. Total win by Dad.
So yeah: 11 days before Christmas is not leaving it late! 😂
Early in the morning or late at night, doesn’t matter which day. I’ve noticed supermarkets are always way quieter after about 8pm. Everybody has shopped for dinner and is at home, done for the day. And no, you’re not late.
I have a reason for my resting furious face today. Just went to my car and noticed the absolute cunt who parks his piece of shit Audi next to my car has opened his car door into mine and dented it. It's a tiny dent but on a brand new car I noticed it right away. He often keeps drums and other instruments in his car and he's likely opened his rear door all the way to get some shit out and hit it. I always make sure I'm in the middle of my car space too, I'm really careful with how I park in that space. Just an absolute dumb fuck act from him and no note left or anything. I don't even know what to do about it.. do I get it fixed somehow? Or do I just have to live with the consequences of this fucks carelessness with a dent in my new car? Made me want to put a boot into his door but I have to park next to this asshole.
It should be easy enough to fix if it’s just a dent with no paint damage. Probably cost you ~$200+ for one small dint, but sounds like it will happen again soon after. It’s cheaper to fix multiple dents 🥴
I have been writing out labels for my freezer packages and my hand keeps cramping. I have no idea how I managed to handwrite everything when I was in school, I have completely lost the ability to write more than a couple of sentences at a time.
I also had this problem writing cards this year! Was having to take a break between each one, and there weren't even that many. Really shows how little we write these days.
Meanwhile my primary-school-teacher wife is looking at me shaking her head, wondering what my problem is :D
I have Mr Seagoon's Christmas sorted. Some very big glossy art books on Altamira and Lascaux. We haven't found the time to visit so these books will have to do in the meantime.
Next b'day I'll design and make a nice cable alpaca jumper and jacket . Fine wool and classic cuts.
Ok I have tried over the past few years but never really stuck with a skincare routine.
I used to have oily skin but now it's somewhere between dry and oily as the day progresses. Currently here is my routine:
AM:
cleanse
sunsdreen
PM:
cleanse
moisturize
retinol
I just got the retinol a couple of days back and the advice online was to use it every 2nd day at the start to avoid dermatitis? So I might do that. What else could I add to my routine or do I just stick with this for now?
My goals:
get rid of acne pigmentstion
get rid of acne scars
get nice n dewy skin
Oh I also have terrible whiteheads on my nose - what do?
I think that's great. Stick with it for the time being and if things haven't changed in 6 weeks then look at changing. For whiteheads just give them a very gentle scrub with a face washer once a week then moisturise.
You might want to look at face masks that draw out impurities. You use these once a month.
I'm no expert, but you definitely should see what happens after you start using retinol.* Your skin will need several weeks to adjust. I don't think it's possible to fully avoid skin flaking and irritation when you first start with it, but applying it after moisturiser like you plan on will definitely slow the absorption.
I swear by this liquid exfoliant for nice dewy skin. I use it more sparingly than the instructions since my cleanser already contains BHA.
wash your hands frequently, try not to touch your face at all
The nose strips are good , just make sure you wet them well with warm water before applying and let dry. Use an astringent afterwards to close the pores.
Young Miss Sagoon went on the pill and her acne cleared up really well
Slept terribly last night 😭 I was still awake at 3.30am. Team Christmas dinner tonight and company Christmas party tomorrow night, I'll be crawling to the weekend.
God, I'm so glad it wasn't just me. Didn't sleep until 4:30, and was up for work at 6. It's now 11 and I feel like I've already hit my limit, it was far too hot last night
I ordered a turkey buffet, estimated size 3kg. Which is a bit big for me, about 2kg would be better, but a small amount extra for lunch meat is no big deal.
I just got the confirmed invoice with actual size on it - 4.37kg. I can't remember whether the one I picked was frozen or fresh, but I'm really hoping for fresh so I can cut it in half.
The buffet is just the chest/breast portion - no legs or wings I think and these are the usual failure points. As a solid lump its fairly easy to get right. I would still cut out the backbone and spatchcock the bird for ease of cooking/serving. Reduces cooking time too. Although a 4+ kg buffet is still 2-3 hours in the oven depending on the temperature used. There are probably instructions on the package.
I think someone mentioned the Potato Gratis from Aldi and I was there earlier getting a Christmas Pudding so I grabbed some. I hope I got the right ones. I might try them tomorrow.
Anyone got recommendations for an affordable dentist? Very concerned I may have developed periodontitis (as a 24 year old because I've not been able to afford dental care most of my life), and need a check-up and quote to deal with it
As someone who’s been through this, and I understand the affordability aspect, but if you’ve been referred to a perio, please go to one. I, too went through a dental practice and spent almost as much there as I did at a perio, which is where I should have been referred to in the first place.
Get your teeth right. Bone/gum loss is irreversible and it will be one of the most important investments you’ll make. (I know that sounds a little harsh, but please know that it is well-intentioned.)
That said, you won’t know till you see a dentist. I’ve also been to the Melb Uni clinic and it is more affordable as far as dental practices go.
Absolutely fully understand mate, nothing harsh about the truth. To get a reference point around how much I need to save, how much did it end up costing you?
www.dental.mthc.com.au/services - (Melbourne Dental Clinic) have a low cost clinic - care provided by final year students under supervision. About the cheapest in Melbourne that I know of. There are fees, but nothing like the usual ones.
It’s even cheaper if you’re a student or related to a Uni Staff member. Appointments are generally available very quickly, though that might not apply at this end of the year.
I have looked everywhere… Well, just about everywhere. Gone through the bed box. This is making me insane. I have a vague recollection of taking it to Uni, but forgot they supplied towels and therefore didn’t use it. Fanged it to Coffs for a night. Hotel also provided towels… Always double/triple check when I leave a place.
Ever so slight possibility it could be at the alterers, as I considered getting the tassels removed… But that’s maybe a stretch.
Well bugger. My friend invited me to a late night celebration tonight since we haven’t caught up in awhile but I didn’t get much notice and right after I treated myself to a massive burger and had some red wine to end the day.
Meat delivery today. Lots of packing for the freezer, including a bit of cutting into smaller pieces. I have a chicken to roast for dinner tonight, and I think I'm going to get fancy and do stuffing too.
I just finished watching The Happening. I'd never seen it and the terrible reviews and everyone making fun of it turned me off it but I finally just went in, knowing what the 'twist' is.
Pakige has been sitting in the Mellbourne depot for a week. The chance of it ever arriving is fading. I imagine it sitting in a corner somewhere, abandoned and folorn. All those rolls of stain ribbon inside, that set off filled with hope on their exciting journey overseas to start a new life, slowly being overtaken with despair and hopelessness. It is a cruel, cruel world.
Ring up courier company and go full Karen on them. Very effective. I suspect the pakige has migrated to the bottom of the wire skip thingie and just hasn't made it to "loaded for delivery" status. You'll need the docket number etc.
If the courier is Couriers Please - abandon hope all ye who enter here.
It's from Temu and they have already flagged it as delayed and given me a $5 credit, and if it's not delivered in a few days I'll get a refund with no issue. It's annoying, but just one of those things that happens, particularly when buying cheap stuff from China.
Anyone know where I can purchase Caputo Fiorglut gluten free flour? Preferably in the west or south east. Everywhere is online and while 1kg is $20, they charge $10-15 for delivery so would be great to have something local
have to buy presents ( the kids are getting books ) , lots of tasks, shopping an cooking, will start the week with dying my hair and having a mani-pedi. :)