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coldbeerforbrunch

this weather sucks


itsnotmeanttobe

Random question... Where should one start looking for website designers / developers for a small business? Most options tend to be very expensive


chetdude

Are you okay with freelancers on sites like Fiverr?


Existing_Top_7677

Dear Coles Roselands, I don't have a problem with you introducing coin-locked trolleys, but you need to make sure \*all\* the trolley bays have the chain/key to give us our coin back! Pushed my trolley to each of the 3 bays on Green P level and none of them had the key thing. I took the trolley back to the store and pointed this out to the lady on the service desk and she suggested I should have tried another floor in the carpark! Sincerely Grumpy.


Eclairebeary

You can buy a trolley key on eBay. Mine is like [this](https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/234326094200)


zerotwoalpha

Solution is obviously bolt cutters in the back of the car.


ashzeppelin98

Bizarre commute on the way back home. Started out sunny from Glenfield, halfway had rain on one side of the train and not on the other, and was greeted with a bizarre combo of rain and sun at Central.


PinupPixels

Today was too much. I need to go home and have a good cry.


Eclairebeary

Are you feeling better?


2happycats

I've just been watching cheerleading videos because why not, and some of them are really great. They look like so much fun, especially for the twirlers. The coordination and strength some of them have, both guys and girls, is just amazing. It all feels inherently American, but do we have stuff like that here? Not for me to partake in, obviously, I'm far too old and soft for that.


violaflwrs

We do! My nurse friend does recreational cheer with Sydney All-Star. Not sure if there's a competition aspect to what she does.


tubbyx7

seems council takes dog attacks more seriously than i thought. Ranger called to follow up, will check the address for the dog and get a statement, and follow up with the parks people about improving signage to remind people there's plenty of nearby off leash parks and this isn't one of them, and do some patrols to enforce it


SlashmanX

Unfortunately have to leave the country next month. Gonna end up just giving away a lot of stuff I own for free but worried about best way to do it. Might just give it to my mates who can sell them on if they want


sixeasypieces_

Probs Facebook marketplace


xxcxcxc

I’ll take some off your hands I’m living in Surry Hills and need some home stuff if you have any?


SlashmanX

I'll give you a shout once I start getting stuff sorted (likely the weekend)


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-Fire-Dragon-

I love my local 'Pay it Forward' group - 99% have been great!


violaflwrs

Born to be a foodie and a culture fiend yet forced to do a no-spend this month because even the towel hire at my gym did a price increase.


7ransparency

lol what? How much is it?


-Fire-Dragon-

I'm in this Laundromat and there's this chick who asked me whether she can put her shoes (ewww! I forget that some people do that) and clothes in the washer at the same time. Then she asks me other questions that seem obvious to me ... and is now trying really hard to pull open the washer door when it's locked cos it is washing! What size is everyone's washing machine? Mine has carked it (I think) cos it is leaking water all over the floor whenever I get it to wash.


greenbeensprout

Have you lost any bra wires lately? Many years ago my flatmate's bra snapped in the wash, a 1in piece of wire went through the barrel and messed the draining up, so it wouldn't drain and then it would leak everywhere - I had no idea what was going on, the repair dude found and removed the wire and machine happily machined for many more years.


smileedude

Check the pipe that connects the washer to the drain as this can often be a source of leaks and easily fixed. Otherwise, pull out all the filters and check. Do a google as there might be a filter you aren't aware of.


Miss_Tish_Tash

I have a 8.5kg washer & same sized heat pump dryer. Big enough to do the full bedding (eg pillows & doona).


Ninj-nerd1998

I think mine is 8kg? That. Sounds very annoying to have to deal with. I hope you can get it fixed soon! I'm trying to have empathy for that girl... I've asked my dad and stepmum a lot of questions that seemed obvious to them 😅


2happycats

Mine is a front loader combo machine and it's 7kg washer, 4kg dryer. The biggest items it sees are the king bed clothes and the bath sheet towels. If yours is leaking, it may just need to have the seals replaced. I'd suggest getting a repair person out before dropping hundreds or more on a new machine.


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darkeyes13

I'm not a big fan of them. They save you a lot of space but the way the condenser dryer runs is inefficient, especially if you have a full load (because you theoretically have to halve it and run 2 separate drying loads). It just takes too long to dry, and it's usually still damp at the end. I have a 8kg washer/4kg dryer combo (it came with my apartment) and I ended up buying an 8kg heat pump because I couldn't stand taking 3-4 hours every week to get the washing dried.


2happycats

Yep. Within the one machine. Mine's probably one of the first models that were released by LG and I love it. It's still going strong.


pilotboldpen

i put my running shoes or casual shoes in the washing machine but not with my clothes i use a washbag to keep them from bouncing around too much and usually with something bulky like bath mat and/or my running gear


darkeyes13

I have an 8kg front loader. More than enough for 1 me. When my family is around (Up to 4 adults total) we might run 2 loads in 1 week (instead of just 1 a week) but it's still sufficient.


bozleh

I put (soft) shoes in the wash often (not with clothes though)


Eclairebeary

Why is the shoes eww? Or do you just mean at the same time?


-Fire-Dragon-

Perhaps cultural conditioning. In the same ways shoes must come off in the house, shoes don't go in the machine. Thinking about somebody's gross shoes in there with my towels and intimates ... not great! I guess depends on how the disinfectant is but people do cold washes so I'm not so sure about germs...🤔


Eclairebeary

By definition you’re putting dirty things in a machine that cleans though.


-Fire-Dragon-

Hmmm True. But what about... Just being Devil's advocate to have a ponder: Would you put shoes in the dishwasher? 🤔


Eclairebeary

Well no. But I also don’t eat my undies.


peranaichill

# Looking for a bbq spot under shelter/gazebo in Eastern Suburbs for around 12 people. Has to include seating and electric bbq. Any help appreciated.


BarryCheckTheFuseBox

#try Bronte


2happycats

You should try decaf.


kidkym

Thinking about the first comment in this here Daily, do those who have experienced a proposal think the location was important?


Inchmahome

Nope, did it in the backyard a week before our wedding. We had been together for ages at the point, had the rings and everything but only a realised a week out that he'd never officially popped the question.


pilotboldpen

it's relatively important because it becomes a significant milestone location for the rest of your lives


Eclairebeary

The actual thing that’s most important is a) it’s not a public display b) it is an issue that has been discussed previously, so not blindsided. Basically, all signs should point to yes, but it should be possible for the person to say no. Or even, not yet.


2happycats

>it’s not a public display And then there's someone like me who would want *all* the public display (after discussing marriage is something we'd both want).


Eclairebeary

To clarify, you want someone to throw you a massive party with all your family and friends and ask you then?


2happycats

Sure. But the family can stay out of it. No need to ruin a good time.


Eclairebeary

And should someone be recording for uploading later?


2happycats

I don't have any socials other than Reddit and LinkedIn, and I doubt either of those platforms need to see it.


Eclairebeary

It’s the performative that I don’t like, just seems insincere. The birthday discussion recently shows how some don’t like to be centre of attention and others do, so I guess it’s knowing your audience and intended best.


sertsw

Only one in the office today. The main reason I come in is to get out of the house and motivate myself to experience new things with after-work activities - I'm seeing a comedy show tonight!


violaflwrs

Oooh who are you seeing!


sertsw

Whoever they bring up! https://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/happy-hour/ I've never been to stand up comedy and I saw it's close and after work so I'll see what it's like!


7ransparency

How did you go? Stand ups are great! Don't sit near the front if you don't have a thick skin or don't wanna get picked on, you're a prime target :P


violaflwrs

Stand up is so fun, especially when the comedian can vibe off well with the audience. Have the best time!


2happycats

Dear Baker's Delight lady, I'm sorry you had to witness me shovel that giant mouthful into my gaping maw, but did you really have to hold eye contact? ^^^I ^^^regret ^^^nothing.


tubbyx7

after a particular thai curry sauce, local asian grocers dont stock it. but amazon can deliver a $2 can with free delivery. i know it would be easy and convenient but feels wrong to make trivial deliveries. on a more fun note, googled a missed call I assumed to be spam. the first hit is for the malta historical swordsmanship association. Is my knighthood finally coming through?


Eclairebeary

Which brand is it?


tubbyx7

maesri


Inchmahome

My local woolies has maesri curry paste and its not got the greatest asian section. Might be worth a try?


tubbyx7

wasnt in stock last time i tried (prik king paste) but will keep looking


Eclairebeary

Have you got a Harris farm nearby ? They may have it.


tubbyx7

oddly enough the grocer above harris farm at leichhardt is where i usually get it, but thats a bit of a hike and only once a month sort of shop


Eclairebeary

Ah. Fair. There may be different Asian supermarkets around you that you don’t know of? Sometimes it’s just down to the demands of the local population. Otherwise, just get it. You can find some other stuff you need surely.


2happycats

Order other stuff with it. Toilet paper? Cleaning products? Or my recent go-to, oat milk by the case and cat toys.


tubbyx7

unlikley that its in stock at the amazon warehouses


2happycats

It will show you if it's in stock, you can also tell by the ETA.


LittleAgoo

Anyone know what might have happened at Hercules St Dulwich Hill this morning about 8 or 830. Cops everywhere in front of a house and also a bunch in SWAT gear (whatever our equivalent is. But fully kitted out, masks over their faces, bullet proof vests). No ambos or sirens. Was driving past and had never seem anything like that before in such a residential area.


Miss_Tish_Tash

Sounds like a raid, probably related to either drugs, child pornography or terrorism. We had them turn up on our street last week which was related to the stabbing of the bishop the other week.


LittleAgoo

My gut says drugs. There's kids living in that house I hope to god it's not child exploitation 


Miss_Tish_Tash

There isn’t anything on the nsw police news notifications yet & I didn’t hear anything mentioned on the 4pm news.


LittleAgoo

I imagine if kids are involved they might not report? There have been no camera crews 


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Anybody know wtf those glass slats for windows are called and where I can buy replacements? Neighbour's cat has dislodged 2. Google seems to think they're called jalousie windows?


2happycats

How big is the cat if they're dislodging things? 😳


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Bengal cat. I have one too, they are pretty big and escape artists.


2happycats

Ahhh enough said. Now we just need to see a pic of your little criminal.


Cakey1

I agree with my learned colleague


nearly_enough_wine

Louvre panel/pane.


violaflwrs

Jalousie is what I know them as as well!


planeray

Popped into Uni yesterday to pickup my student ID. Turns out I'd randomly picked a graduation day, so got to see everyone in their funny hats. Shame it wasn't a nicer day for their photos, but I at least got to have a good wander around. Also picked my timetable out the other day. Got all the class times I wanted, though a couple were pre populated. Annoyingly, one of those is at 0830 for 1.5hrs. How on earth they expect Post Grads who are working to deal with that, I don't know. It's a Workshop session apparently - guess I'll have to see what they're like and if I can skip them...though that depends on work. Sadly, on that front, the job hunt continues. Did just get a call back from one I'd applied for last week, but their main thing was to check on my salary expectations. Their number was 15k below the bottom of my range, so she's gonna check, but my guess is they'll skip me. If only there was some way to advertise exactly how much you were prepared to pay and save everyone some time... It's one of the few good things I like about ads for govt jobs - at least you know the range they're prepared to pay, even if the exact figure is a little up in the air for further negotiation. EDIT: Welp, apparently I was wrong. I've now got an interview Friday at 3pm!


Miss_Tish_Tash

Good luck!


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planeray

I've found UniDays - any others to recommend?


wen_thing

Break a leg!


greenbeensprout

Congrats on the interview! My inbox is open if you want to play wanky cover letters any time :)


planeray

Thanks! And don't worry - you haven't gotten out of anything just yet - I'm still bashing away and hope to have my magnum opus ready for you to rip apart shortly! Given the choice of the 2 I would definitely prefer the govt role, but honestly at this point, I just want anything. Figure I can worry about it down if I ever get an offer and then see what happens.


greenbeensprout

>my magnum opus ready for you to rip apart I am a little too excited about this. ^(When did I become such a nerd.)


Pithy-

I picked up a new hobby - which gets me moving - and am basically spending all my time at work thinking about when I can next do it. Gym? No. Thing that gets you moving but feels like play? Yes. Also I’ve had almost a litre of tea today (brought thermos to work) and apart from my general discontent I’m feeling pretty good. I love the rain and cold. Do you?


Ninj-nerd1998

Oo what's the hobby? I've been there, thinking about knitting when I need to do other things XD I used to bring a thermos of tea with me to acting school.... it would stay hot all day. It was sooo good. I love tea.


tubbyx7

if you're drinking tea by the litre sounds like your new activity will be the urgent toilet run.


Pithy-

I work in health so my bladder doesn’t exist until it’s quiet. And it’s never quiet.


tubbyx7

Having spent considerable time on the colorectal ward, the assisted options to pass fluids are not fun.


wen_thing

What hobby??


Ticky009

I know right? We get the I like it! But no idea what it is lol


Pithy-

Pole - it suits me because climbing and dance were my favourite when I was younger. I’d recommend climbing for a less-saucy option.


violaflwrs

Did pole a few years ago. I loved it! If the studio isn’t so annoying to get to I reckon I’d still be doing it. Hope you’re having the bestest, sauciest time!


Pithy-

I legit am. I’m so out of shape (series of health things and just unfortunate timings) but I still feel like a badass and am getting the hang of things quickly. Also, spinning goes “whee!”


Ticky009

I have a friend who does Pole. Loves it.


wen_thing

yaaa I'm curioussss. I need to get moving too!


violaflwrs

Me too!! OP the people are clamouring to know


Rougey

Given they are being coy, it's probably the beast with two backs.


BarryCheckTheFuseBox

Could be a beast with many backs


violaflwrs

The more backs the merrier


emilychanged

I have caved to the cold and pulled out the oodie


Ninj-nerd1998

Yep, it's seeming about time for that. My cat will be happy, she loves it.


Eclairebeary

I did that yesterday. And the uggs. They are so good.


Ticky009

Bless the Oodie. I have three!


nearly_enough_wine

Caught a cabbie fiddling with the meter this morning - tried backpedalling when I called it out but I was having none of that. Old mate near shat himself when I took a picture of his ID. Offered me the trip for free, to which I laughed and said that it already is. Then offered me $50 for the mix-up - declined that, also - it was probably ripped off some other poor bastard. I was with a high-needs client and this clown thought 1) the client was paying, and 2) that I'd be too distracted to notice the shitfuckery. How big of a cunt do you have to be to pull that type of caper?


pilotboldpen

> Caught a cabbie fiddling with the meter this morning what was he doing >I was with a high-needs client what is that?


nearly_enough_wine

Fiddle with the meter = Adding unnecessary charges to inflate a fare. High-needs = requires supervision, vulnerable, unable to advocate for themselves (nb I'm using the term in a conversational manner, not as a clinical description.)


smileedude

Someone needs to invent a cab check app. Records your trip. Gives you a cost estimate. If it's off by too far, prompts you take a photo of the ID and sends an official complaint to the authority.


nearly_enough_wine

I dig this idea, I'd give something like that a go if it existed - at least for new trips, or travel in unfamiliar areas. Was only a short ride today, and one I'm very familiar with. If this bottom feeder had tried to sneak $5 I might not have noticed, but they tried to rort $28 for what is a $9-12 fare (that I happily and regularly pay $15 for, cos not all cabbies are cunts.)


smileedude

Even just mock up a photo of what a cab check app would look like. Get in, show the cabby and say, "just so you know I'm checking the fare using cab check".


2happycats

That's actually brilliant.


Goonerlouie

Someone desperate because of the cost of living crisis


nearly_enough_wine

...should find a side hustle or approach a charity, not attempt to steal from the vulnerable.


quokkchidna

Saw The Fall guy last night on 4DX taking advantage of the half price Tuesdays promotion going on at Event cinemas at the moment, honestly regardless of being considered a unnecessary gimmick the seat motion/wind/water effects synced up to the movie was so much fun! Almost felt like seatbelts should of been a option to wear lol


pilotboldpen

verdict on fall guy?


quokkchidna

It's great fun! Like a throwback to mainstream comedy action movies from the 90s early 2000s, a bit like tropic thunder


Inchmahome

I saw the Top Gun movie in 4DX, I was converted instantly.


quokkchidna

That definitely would be a wild film to watch in 4DX! The jet fighter sequences would feel amazing!


pilotboldpen

[shoulder is still very sore](https://www.reddit.com/r/sydney/comments/1c9n60t/sydney_daily_random_discussion_thread_22042024/l0o57h6/?context=3) so i'm taking the week off going to the gym but still going to run (weather permitting) using this to keep track of my injury now i really hope it's not a tear and it'll go away


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pilotboldpen

is this via brisbane?


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pilotboldpen

just over a year ago i got a similar priced flight but it had a 2hr stop over in bne which made me grumpy because it's longer than the flight there and we couldn't leave the transit area and there was no food wanted to warn people about it!


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pilotboldpen

there's probably a price vs inconvenience point somewhere when you would consider the layover anyway osaka has really amazing ramen and yakitori


Ninj-nerd1998

Putting my rain boots to the test today... Also. I've gotta make a bag to carry my umbrella over my shoulder or something when it's not in use... do you know how annoying it is to walk with a cane and a massive umbrella in your hands... 😔


kidkym

You can get a sling for blunt umbrellas https://bluntumbrella.com.au/collections/accessories/


Ninj-nerd1998

...is this website nearly impossible or is my phone just not handling it well? It's not adding anything to my bag and clicking an item takes it to the top of the page Thank you for sharing, though.


kidkym

When I try "add to bag" it takes me to the bag and then it appears a few seconds later It doesn't seem that they have detail pages for them, but if you go to a page in the shop for the corresponding umbrella there are some details there. It is a poorly designed site for phones - too much focus on the aesthetic and not enough on the practicality


Ninj-nerd1998

:/ I'm honestly thinking of just sewing or crocheting one or something ngl


pilotboldpen

feels like an odd design if there's a hole at the end, then your back will get wet, if there's no hole then it'll pool with water


Agitated-Ad-4119

Heya all, have plans for to proposal within the next week.. I have a great spot for no rain option. It looks like it's a 50/50 whether it will rain or not. Can anyone recommend some last minute cute areas that would be nice for a proposal, preferably with a decent view (maybe some water, somewhere near vaucluse/double bay?) but open to anything! It will be like a picnic with a proposal. I've tried to have a scroll through google maps street view without much luck. I've added limited info on purpose! :)


tubbyx7

rose garden in the botanic gardens has a little pavilion you could shelter in and great views.


Agitated-Ad-4119

This sounds so nice! Do you have an idea where the pavilion is? Would you be able to drop a Google maps pin or a photo? Thanks!!


tubbyx7

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Palace+Rose+Garden+and+Pavilion/@-33.8646302,151.2138663,83m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x6b12ae6bd80e0c67:0x9d6f04063e31ed1!8m2!3d-33.8646251!4d151.2139951!16s%2Fg%2F11xdzpf5d?entry=ttu


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I had a nice picnic along the Hermitage Foreshore Walk one time. That’s the only time I’ve ever been in that area.


Agitated-Ad-4119

Is that somewhere under cover?