If anyone is looking to eat more healthy I recommend this cookbook from Michael Mosley. It's got a lot of really good and easy recipes in it.
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I had two wins today. Some code I straight copy pasted off the internet worked first go, fixing a real doozy of a work project in one swoop.
The I put Linux mint on an old laptop and the WiFi started working again. I'll either give it to the kids to play with or I'll play around with it as a home server.
What's the blue P plate mean? I'd google it but I don't wanna.
From what I've noticed, it likely started out green but was a cheapo plate that didn't like being under glass in the hot sun all the time and discoloured.
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hmm. Anyone played with home automation?
realised when stashing something in the basement that I expected the lights to come on automatically like I set them in the laundry. Which got me digging at motion sensors, specifically ones that will trigger a connected socket (running 100m of LED rope light will light up anything) and now I'm looking for a motion sensor that will trigger a connected socket and preferably not need to constantly be connected to an outside cloud network because fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck that
I'm not sure if one that is just wireless will do the job? I've not dabbled but noticed that Ikea has some bits and bobs
Is this anything https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/tradfri-wireless-motion-sensor-smart-white-90370469/
mmm problem is most of the time when they say "wireless" they mean "not physically connected but requires your wifi to tap into a gigantic backhaul that passes constant data back to our servers to operate"
I'm gonna build a hubitat (I swear I am mum really!) but the box itself is backburnered atm, as is wiring up the basement network-wise so was hoping I could find even some cheap shitty plug in adapter like the remotes you can get for power points.
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Have fun in the Arduino or Raspberry pi rabbit hole you're about to go down...
I watched the movie "Mr Bojangles. I remember watching William Robinson movies growing up, old black and whites with Shirley Temple. Such beautiful movies.
People used to get up and walk out of his boundary pushing live shows and movies because they were so offended!!
Fuck 'em.
I haven't had one mozzie bite this summer.
Where'd they go?
Why aren't I attractive to them anymore? I work out, wear revealing clothing so I know I have a operational circulatory system.
So I'm having an affair with March flies instead. At least they know my worth.
same here. Bloody chiggers in the long grass have been going to town though.
Now that you say it I have seen maybe one mozzie all summer
It's odd. Down here at the bellarine I'm at a sort of mozzie hot spot.
Last year was epic but this summer not a single one.
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Go do a blood test 5 minutes before opening time. Notice there's already 10 people in front of me. Go get a coffee and croissant. Will fast another day.
A blood test is #2 on my To Do List tomorrow. I will be there fairly early and expect I will also run in to a bunch of people, both because before work is convenient and because the earlier you get the test done the earlier you can start eating. Hopefully it won't take too long, but if it is too quick I'll be early for #3 and #4 on the list and will probably end up buying coffee and cake myself just to pass the time.
The regulars are always there early. I've found it pretty easy to fast to 1030 and go then.
Got meetings all morning today and probably wouldn't make it without food until the end. I'll try again tomorrow or Friday. It's not urgent, just wanted to knock it on the head today if possible.
Sherlock Dan has solved the Case of the Crumbly Bread.
And like most cases, the reason is pure idiocy on my behalf. I thought I put in 340ml of water. But, the measuring cup is 200ml and I put in 200ml and then another 40ml thinking I'd already had 300ml in there.
So did another one last night with the correct amount of water and the result was pure, heavenly breadiness worthy of Jesus himself.
Maths. Every. Single. Time.
Be careful of recipes on the net and buying measuring utensils. make sure they are Aussie.
Our American friends use Freedom Units. The cups are 240 ml and the tbsps are 15ml.
Still not feeling great, the nausea is hanging around from god knows what, but thankfully the headache appears to have disappeared after a long sleep (got up before all my alarms! Hooray!) I'm going to try sipping a little bit of coconut water throughout the day in the hopes it eases the nausea.
Didn't get around to re-reading Shades of Grey yesterday, BUT... to my absolute chagrin, even though Red Side Story is supposed to be released today (6 Feb), the ebook is not appearing in the app - then I call and find out that release date is based on American timezones 😑😒😔😩 So 4pm here at the very earliest. Possibly 7pm. I guess I was being naïve and overly hopeful... but still, in the absence of any other information, with digital releases/information isn't it reasonable to think 6 Feb 2024 starts at 12:01 am in the local timezone?
Oh well, personally that works out well as I can blast through Shades of Grey now while waiting. Wrote a strongly worded feedback message anyway, about being clearer about this on the website/preorder info for next time.
Does anyone have any experience with changing owner’s corporations? It’s been two years since the townhouses on our block were moved in to, no AGMs or meetings, no responses to emails or phone messages.
Just on a jam packed tram into the city, and no one sat next to me. Lots of people standing etc. strange mix of nice because personal space, but also feeling like a leper.
Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
the seat beside you was occupied.
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Just water for me. Need to fast for a blood test this morning 😠
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A late and leisurely breakfast I think - a grazing platter of delicacies with a selection of teas please. AKA can't decide.
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Thank you very kindly.
Artistic potato please
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Exquisite
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This is very early indeed!
Aussie Frugal seems to have died. I'm just in there alerting when hygiene products are half price because (other than occasional art supplies and basic necessities) I don't really buy anything
Yeah sorry not a ton of free time to manage it these days. I’m hardly even on here.
It's all good. I think everyone else is also doing all the frugal tips already, so there's not much new to contribute
Bought a few art pieces from Etsy that needs A) printing and B) framing. What's the best place to get prints - what quality and paper do I print and where can I buy cheap ass frames?
I've found Myer to be a good source of cheap frames when there are sales on. The least expensive ones are still decent quality and have glass instead of Perspex. Others IKEA and Kmart are pretty safe choices.
Thanks pilk! Any idea about printing? What type of prints etc?
That I am less sure of, I haven't done this in a while. Officeworks would be a reasonably decent option to get them printed on the spot. They're usually pretty helpful at the counter.
Next level would be something like Minuteman Press, bring the files in on a USB and they can talk you through the size and options (glossy/matte, borderless, paper weight etc.). Best option depends on if the art you purchased is photographic, illustrative etc.
If you want really high quality prints you're gonna want to talk to a Fine Art Printer about getting a giclée (inkjet) print. This is the most expensive option but will always give the best results and they'll get the best out of your purchase.
Officeworks too on occasion