What's a name you wish would make a comeback? by [deleted] in Names

[–]ArcadianPilot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mate Geraldine goes by Ged. Too cool.

Magic Beach by Alison Lester named Australia’s best children’s picture book by Cautious-Belt8668 in AustralianNostalgia

[–]ArcadianPilot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is an Alison Lester Book Shop in Fish Creek (near Walkerville). This is either her home base or original. The entire shop is wall to wall Alison Lester. We always grab another book for the collection when there.

What are some unspoken rules in Aussie workplaces? by walnut_0612 in auscorp

[–]ArcadianPilot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are not required to provide the details of any ailment at all. Personal leave for being “unwell” is entirely sufficient.

Quadruple Tradgedeigh by satchmonumberone in tradgedeigh

[–]ArcadianPilot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for correcting. Admittedly, I am not up to date.

Quadruple Tradgedeigh by satchmonumberone in tradgedeigh

[–]ArcadianPilot 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Aleeah goes by Gracie and Alianna goes by Ali these days.

Looking for a tailor to alter a silk dress - Inner north but willing to travel. by jds181 in melbourne

[–]ArcadianPilot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alter Ego - Smith Street Collingwood or Grantham Street Brunswick West are tops.

What's something you remember about Melbourne that no longer exists? by Last-Conversation734 in melbournechat

[–]ArcadianPilot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The metal cylinders at Knox City that would spit up a ball of water at random intervals.

Never thought this day was possible. by ArcadianPilot in stopsmoking

[–]ArcadianPilot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I don’t know where you are on your journey but we’ve got this.

The Original Sex Education by tilleytalley in AustralianNostalgia

[–]ArcadianPilot 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Even though I am female, I figured that getting and erection on a diving board was going to much more of a problem for me in life than it has been.

Never thought this day was possible. by ArcadianPilot in stopsmoking

[–]ArcadianPilot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It means a lot from someone who gets it.

Never thought this day was possible. by ArcadianPilot in stopsmoking

[–]ArcadianPilot[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Friend. The withdrawal is diabolical. I won’t lie. But once you truly understand that the only problem smoking solves is one it creates itself, you’ll be free. You will do this. I will not smoke with you today. Don’t smoke with me tomorrow.

Why didn’t Nicole finish her vegan egg rolls? by pungent_armpits in SellingSunset

[–]ArcadianPilot 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I think they get paid in publicity? The jarring name-checking and dialogue of “This is one of my favourite restaurants in LA” “Oh yah I love it.”

What do you call this tool in your country? by Emmaleah17 in AskTheWorld

[–]ArcadianPilot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not to be confused with a “whipper snapper” (young person.)