• oztrin@aussie.zoneEnglish
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    3 months ago

    The cats are playing with toys they never touched at the old place. Maybe it’s more fun on the polished boards.
    Talking of polished boards, I got a couple of sheepskin rugs for the bedroom as cold boards before slippers is 🥶. I would have thought the cats would be disporting themselves on them with minutes. Nope. Zooks only walked across one to love up to my sneakers, and Sammi so far has carefully walked around one. Cats…

  • Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone
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    3 months ago

    The offer has arrived.

    Hoping to speak to the general manager asap next week to discuss the police check.

    I also have 4 more interviews next week for different companies.

    All in good time.

  • Duenan@aussie.zone
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    3 months ago

    Unexpected last minute arrangement.

    Friend has invited me out for lunch for my birthday. Going to be having Japanese, I usually go for a noodle dish but maybe I might try a Japanese curry if they have one.

    It’s going to be nice and fun to catch up as well.

    It’ll it all lines up I’ll be back home in time to also catch my team playing afl tomorrow.

  • danwritesbooks@aussie.zone
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    3 months ago

    Has anyone tried an Emma Sleep Mattress? Or Koala? Ecosa?

    I got a quote from Harvey Norman (urgh) for a King Koli mattress and tested it. It felt nice, but if I can avoid giving them money I will happily do so. But online ones and online reviews are hard to trust.

    • tone212_@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      I’ve got a Sleeping Duck mattress and it’s the best one I’ve ever owned. You can easily change the top foam layer from soft/medium/firm if you order a mattress that’s not the right firmness for you. And you can return it for refund if it’s not right for you at all (100 day trial currently). So basically no risk to you to try it out.

    • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zoneEnglish
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      3 months ago

      I have a Koala base and mattress. Both are fine, no issues. The base is great if moving because you can take it apart easy as; no screws, bolts, springs, just slats of wood. It can be put together by one person, but two makes it soooo much easier. The mattress has been fine, no issues with it. I think it’s foam? No springs.

    • SituationCake@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      Many of them have a trial policy, where you can return within x days if you don’t like it. So it’s pretty low risk. It’s a different feel to a sprung mattress, which will come down to personal preference and if you have any back or body issues. I personally like the foam mattresses, have a koala one and so far it is fine. Although from what people say it seems sleeping duck ones are a bit better.

    • Catfish@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      Was going to recommend one I love, but the bloody thing has been discontinued. Sorry, no help at all.

    • bull⚡@aussie.zoneEnglish
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      3 months ago

      I’ve tried loads of those mattresses in a box. I can tell you that Sleeping Duck is the best of them and worth the money. Ecosa was the 2nd best.

      Here’s my notes on them from my notes app:

      • Ecosa (very good)
      • Koala (a little soft but good)
      • 624 (not bhad)
      • Eva (meh)
      • Macoda (quite good)
      • Sleeping Duck (tres bien)
      • OneBed (meh)
      • Hugo (no bueno)
      • Bed in a Box/SleepFirm (too firm)
  • just_kitten@aussie.zone
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    3 months ago

    Argh! Another long day - one job started off simple but the more I looked at it the more issues turned up. I pushed through and at least it’s all done now. I can see the end of the tunnel, one more thing to smash out for Monday and then I’ll be up to date. I’m almost tempted to clock some hours in on the weekend and clear out overdue stuff and do a shorter day on Monday.

    I did make my slow cooked jackfruit last night! A bit too much vinegar maybe, lots going on with the flavours, but it went alright with some bread and mayo and salad to cut through it. It really needs that low and slow cooking to get the best flavours. And I walked to work and back today! Pretty chuffed with myself overall.

    • dumblederp@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      jackfruit

      It looks like durian. Do you process it from it’s spiky home or does it come processed?

      • just_kitten@aussie.zone
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        3 months ago

        I personally have only ever cooked with the tinned stuff that is thankfully processed. I grew up with my mum and other women in my life cleaning the fresh fruit though. It isn’t as spiky as durian, but it can be larger and heavier - and the worst part is all the sticky latex - only oil gets it off. Mum had a special cleaver for jackfruit that she’d sharpen to a fine edge before use, and a rag soaked in oil to clean the latex off every so often while cutting. Think she used gloves as well. Certainly made me very grateful for the tinned stuff even though it doesn’t hold a candle to freshly cleaned jackfruit

        • dumblederp@aussie.zone
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          3 months ago

          Wiki mentioned up to 55kg, which is more than some people. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen it for sale around Springvale central.

          • just_kitten@aussie.zone
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            3 months ago

            Yeah I haven’t actually checked it out for myself, but I wonder if might be the fully ripe fruit they’re selling. Unripe jackfruit is quite mild and a bit stringy and carries flavour well, which makes it a popular meat replacement, but the ripe fruit is syrupy sweet and pungent, completely different beast.

              • just_kitten@aussie.zone
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                3 months ago

                That’s a perfect combination. Jackfruit was made for the slow cooker. Heaps of recipes out there, my tip is don’t skimp on the oil as there’s none in the fruit itself. It isn’t a perfect meat replacement due to the low protein content but does a bang up job in terms of texture. Make at least two tins’ worth. You can do it pulled pork/BBQ style and crisp it up a bit in the oven or air fryer at the end like carnitas, or try some traditional recipes - Sri Lankan curry, Indonesian gudeg, or any Thai curry/soup

                I’m gonna get some tortillas and avos tomorrow to make some smashing tacos

                • dumblederp@aussie.zone
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                  3 months ago

                  Carnita’s sound rad, I’ve been wanting to try something Birra style. It’ll also give me a chance to try making the flat bread.

    • Duenan@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      I love jackfruit. Used to pick up the tinned ones and throw them into the fridge and eat them as a snack or for dessert.

      Haven’t eaten it cooked before though.

      • just_kitten@aussie.zone
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        3 months ago

        That’ll be the sweet ripe jackfruit. Have you ever had it fresh? I’ve been lucky to had it fresh off the tree and it is divine. Eat it for days. A cherished childhood memory when visiting family overseas.

        It’s the unripe jackfruit that’s cooked, very different thing.

        • Duenan@aussie.zone
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          3 months ago

          I remember having it fresh once but I was very young and can’t remember much of it other than my parents chopping it up from the big bulb.

          No idea what the taste of it was at that time.

          Yep the tinned ones are definitely sweet.

  • Baku@aussie.zoneEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Bit of shameless self promo: there’s an outdated tram map in the info book at the hotel I’m staying at. I blanked out the date, but if anybody wants to try and guess it, I posted a redacted version in c/MelbourneTrains. First person to correctly guess the year without any googling (or Bing-bonging, or duckgoducking) based on memory alone wins bragging rights and a digital barnstar

    (I’m not actually sure it’s possible to determine the year based off of the route and stop changes, but it should narrow down the range to a couple of years if you remember when a couple of route changes happened. Guessing may be required)

    Post: https://aussie.zone/post/11369832

    Current (official) clue is that it’s from before 2015. Peeler noticed a couple of other clues as well

  • Force_majeure123@aussie.zone
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    3 months ago

    I’m very disappointed my preferred job hasn’t got back to me. I am so ready to quit my current job, im already working as though my time is limited here. I was soooo clocked out this afternoon I did almost nothing. I feel like submitting my 30 days with nothing lined up but that’s a horrible idea

    • just_kitten@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      I really hope something comes through soon that’s at least marginally better than your current place. Staying somewhere well past your personal use-by date is very taxing on the soul and the resentment/disconnect can spill over onto others and exacerbate matters.

      I don’t know what your industry or financial situation is like, but do you think it might ever get to a point where it’s better to just cut ties and stop the rot from setting in any further, even without another job in hand?.. I was getting a bit antsy with job hunting after 2.5 months but I don’t regret for a second leaving my old job when I did and taking the hit to my savings, being able to hold out for a good position really made all the difference

    • Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      I came back to work on the 2nd of January only to be told my contract was being terminated.

      You’ve probably seen me post here often about the trials and tribulations I’ve been through looking for work.

      Of course, our circumstances are quite different, but let me be an example of what happens when you don’t have a job to jump to.

  • TinyBreak@aussie.zone
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    3 months ago

    We had a quick chat. We both apologized, she thought she was doing the right thing (in her own way) but now understand how it may have seemed like she was kind of just ignoring me. We’ve promised to try listen to each other more.

    • Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      Communication can be so easy to mess up, especially when you’re new parents.

      Here’s my 2 cents for what it’s worth:

      People make mistakes. They always will. It can be frustrating, especially when the stakes can be quite high.

      But, the most important thing we can do when someone close to us makes a mistake, is to forgive them. Without strings attached.

      Without recriminations. Without “I told you so’s”. If there are harmful consequences from our loved ones to error, we begin to keep things to ourselves. To stop communicating for fear of causing strain.

      That doesn’t mean there aren’t consequences for mistakes. But they must be wrapped on patience and forgiveness.

      We can only hope to do the best we can in this crazy world.

      /end rant

  • fullkitwanker@aussie.zone
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    3 months ago

    Help me choose.

    Budget: about $500

    I need one wool coat + one puffer (do I though?)

    With puffers, its between Uniqlo (cheap), Patagonia (because brand quality and their customer service), and The North Face Nuptse (unsure between this and the 'Gonia).

    With Woolen overcoats, I have no idea! If I get an expensive overcoat then I’ll have to go with a Uniqlo puffer, but again, I’m not sure if I really need a puffer?

    Help please 😔

    • dumblederp@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      I’ve got a wool welders jacket that’s basically sat in retirement since I got my puffy. I’d start with the puffy and then reassess your needs. I do sometimes wrap a blanket round my waist like a towel to keep my midsection (kidney) warm if I’m tinkering in the shed on winter nights.

    • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      I have one of each. Long wool coats protect your bum and legs from the wind, but have to be drycleaned, brushed of hair or lint and protected against moths. Puffers are more practical and portable but cover less of you, and depending on filling may also have to be dry cleaned (in the case of down).

      The trench coat I have is op shop and the puffer is Kmart so both came in well under budget.

      If you really can’t choose you could start with a cheaper puffer to get an idea of it while you continue saving. Then if you don’t like it you can donate it and buy something more suitable

    • PeelerSheila @aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      As an overweight person, the overcoat I have looks a lot smarter and more flattering than my puffer, which when zipped up is cosy as but makes me look like a liquid paper pen.

    • just_kitten@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      I’d say get a puffer, much more versatile esp if you don’t drive as it’s lighter and easier to pack down/carry around if it gets warm. I almost never wear my trusty old wool jacket now.

      Best option is get a Patagonia/North Face/Macpac etc while on sale. You might’ve missed the sales but have a look online anyway. I bought mine from Wild Earth

    • Seagoon_@aussie.zoneOP
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      3 months ago

      I used to have a long down puffer with a detachable hood, it was the warmest coat. Make sure if you have a long puffer it has press studs as well as a zip. Woolen hat to cover ears and forehead, scarf to cover neck and face if need, thin gloves or double gloves.

      You can get end of season puffers from overseas sellers .

      Sometimes when it’s cold here in Melbs I put on a roomy lined wind proof raincoat and have warm jumpers underneath

    • imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      To throw a spanner in the works my current go to (with a long underlayer) is a lightish jumper (usually woollen) and a shell jacket that doubles as a raincoat over the top. Super efficient at keeping out the wind and easy to pack down. I walk everywhere so it’s heaps warm enough the wool jumper is warm for inside.

      Other than that I would go puffer first for packability (I love my pea coat but rarely wear it now)

  • Tofu@aussie.zone
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    3 months ago

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  • Force_majeure123@aussie.zone
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    3 months ago

    Trams delayed heading up Swanston st at Collins st. Two police units called to … speak to someone.

    Edit. Back under way

  • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone
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    3 months ago

    Gratitude thread.

    I’m grateful that there is so much love in my life. So much more than that one person could’ve given me. Love is everywhere. The food we eat, the beautiful skies, people, sounds. Even though at times I still feel pangs of shitty feelings from the hostility he probably feels towards me, I am able to remind myself that my life is so much better without that person in it.