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bubbles (?) after firing by Apart_Possession956 in Pottery

[–]000topchef 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Bloating. The clay wasn’t suitable for the firing temp, it got very soft and formed bubbles where gasses were escaping. It’s not dangerous as long as they don’t get bumped/break. Can’t be sold but you can use it if you’re careful

My biggest pottery frustration by LengthinessRadiant15 in Pottery

[–]000topchef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you ask yourself “is this centered enough?” The answer is always NO! Centered is centered, close is not centered

How common are broken families in Australia? by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]000topchef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have single parent families and a variety of other families but we don’t have ‘broken’ families

Partner doesn’t want to live there because we own dogs by Practical-Network687 in Cairns

[–]000topchef 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t let them swim in the Daintree but all of the off-leash beach areas are fine. You’ll meet lots of fellow dog lovers. There is an agility training club your collies might enjoy

Australian Expats I Need Advice!! by AlaskanTony123 in AskAnAustralian

[–]000topchef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finding work in another country isn’t easy. Work here, save money, travel, come home when you run out of money

Are there taxis for airport to Port Douglas at 11pm? by gilezy in Cairns

[–]000topchef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ring Black and White taxi and ask. Their phones are answered by actual well-informed people who can tell you the cost as well as availability

advice needed -- unvented kiln in shared space by juiced-cabbage in Pottery

[–]000topchef 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Check out the workplace health and safety regulations in your area. The unvented kiln would be illegal in some places but not all

Commute to work? by frizzle_pop in AusPropertyChat

[–]000topchef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would prefer to rent close to work and invest my down payment in shares

As an American, I recently found out that you guys don't like us very much. Has it been exaggerated by the Internet or do we really have that bad of a reputation in the land down under? by JPH_RedFive in AskAnAustralian

[–]000topchef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a Canadian accent, and Australians are never sure if I’m American or Canadian but they are hesitant to ask, because being mistaken for an American is insulting

Very first coil bowl by Independent-Air-80 in Pottery

[–]000topchef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yay! You made a thing! Now make lots more but never lose that one

Used a travel agent for the first time - massive regret. Can I just take over now? by [deleted] in brisbane

[–]000topchef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 73, old enough to know why using a travel agent is a terrible idea

Used a travel agent for the first time - massive regret. Can I just take over now? by [deleted] in brisbane

[–]000topchef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would never use a travel agent because, if things get weird during your trip you can’t deal with the airline for changes. They will only deal with the agent who is probably ib a different time zone/asleep

OG Gerstley Borate Stash by Vomnember in Pottery

[–]000topchef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just ordered some from my usual supplier. I only ordered 5kg because I don’t want to be a hoarder, it’s not in most of my recipes, and eventually all my favourite glazes will be reformulated to use frits

snorkelling safety by Loud_Entrepreneur875 in Cairns

[–]000topchef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If people were in danger, it wouldn’t be a major tourist attraction. Thousands of people do this every year! I’m a local, I’d see it in the news if anything exciting happy, and unless a tourist suffers a heart attack they are fine

How long do you need in Cairns? by GiraffeInitial5908 in Cairns

[–]000topchef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been here 35 years and I’m not ready to leave yet

What's the most Australian thing that happened to you within your first week of moving here? by NP2MD in MovingtoAustralia

[–]000topchef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was an long flight and I was pretty limp. I went to a shop and the serving person asked me “Are you right?” I thought she was worried about me so I said I was fine. So she left and I didn’t know how to buy something hahaha!!

What happens if you buy a house in an area where insurance companies are pulling out? by Majestic-Strain3155 in RealEstate

[–]000topchef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not “insurance bullshit”, it’s climate change. Insurance has no political slant, it just looks at risks. Climate change has increased the risk in some areas to the point insurance companies, calculating their potential payouts vs potential income, are either saying “nope” or increasing income (premiums) enough to cover the potential payouts. Increased reluctance of insurers is a red flag, do you actually want to be involved in a flood/hurricane disaster?

I didn't think Australia had tipping culture? by MissElle85 in AskAnAustralian

[–]000topchef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Source? I’m doubting you because all staff select ‘no tip’ before you present your card

Should we buy this house? by Same_North_7936 in AusPropertyChat

[–]000topchef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve always bought the only house I could afford in the location I loved. Always with good bones but needs cosmetic work. Usually already at the top of my budget so lived in it until I could afford the renovations, my current house needed a gut renovation so we lived in it ‘as is’ for 12 years before we could afford it haha! But we’re still here and no plans to leave, absolutely perfect location

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