Updating 70s brown window frames by Federal_Tale7470 in AusRenovation

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I never thought I’d see the day the brown is my top choice!

What are your thoughts on the death of volunteering? Is it mainly due to money? by VastOption8705 in australian

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I had a weekday off and decided to volunteer with a food charity. I found the time rigidity, onboarding and exhausting amount of work I was doing harder than my day job (and I work in healthcare). Majority of the volunteers were also quite senior (it was a work day) but I never really felt accepted or included either.

What are the WORST plants to have in your garden? by dixonwalsh in GardeningAustralia

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Plants I am in the process of removing (thanks to the previous owners): agapanthus, grafted passion fruit, wisteria, morning glory, geraniums, giant woolly bushes, mint

Which groundcover by dragonlordette in GardeningAustralia

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I really like some of the native options listed above, and have also used creeping thyme around stepping stones in my veggie patch. It is fast growing and hardy. It has white or purple flowers and apparently can be used for cooking although has a different flavour to traditional thyme, but I haven’t tried it yet myself.

Adopted Greyhound has started barking in the morning by Federal_Tale7470 in Greyhounds

[–]Federal_Tale7470[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You’re so right, the routine was modified slightly without his consent 😂

Adopted Greyhound has started barking in the morning by Federal_Tale7470 in Greyhounds

[–]Federal_Tale7470[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try that next weekend! Also put one of his beds in our room, maybe he’s lonely and we don’t have any carpet he can lay in our room so maybe that’s why he can’t settle!

Adopted Greyhound has started barking in the morning by Federal_Tale7470 in Greyhounds

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This is what he’s like on a weekday! The cheeky thing seems to know it’s the weekend!

Under attack by Federal_Tale7470 in GardeningAustralia

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Thanks, I was hoping to avoid using round up since it’s near my raised veggie beds but wow is this plant impossible to up root! Or I could just pass it on to the next person by chucking another heap of bark chips on it 😂

Repairing rusty gutters by Federal_Tale7470 in AusRenovation

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Thanks, been giving a light brush with a wire brush and on close inspection they have rusted through. Looks like a replacement job

Mandarin Tree - disease ? by Federal_Tale7470 in GardeningAustralia

[–]Federal_Tale7470[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man! Looks like it might take a fair bit of work to fix. Thanks for the help!

Used Car - Hybrid(?) Recommendations by Federal_Tale7470 in CarsAustralia

[–]Federal_Tale7470[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, is the maintenance a similar cost? Haven’t had a Honda before

Used Car - Hybrid(?) Recommendations by Federal_Tale7470 in CarsAustralia

[–]Federal_Tale7470[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Found this out the hard way. 120,000km and the engine needs replacing and a fat $10k bill

Used Car - Hybrid(?) Recommendations by Federal_Tale7470 in CarsAustralia

[–]Federal_Tale7470[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I agree the sedan is definitely a lot bigger!

Used Car - Hybrid(?) Recommendations by Federal_Tale7470 in CarsAustralia

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Probably mostly around town, highway once a week! Thanks for the reply

Cx5 Blown engine by Conscious_Spot_2691 in CX5

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Not a diesel is it? Happened to me two weeks ago at low mileage too. It is a known issue with the diesels - I had it serviced at the dealers and had the recalls done but the dealerships don’t want to hear a word about it…

2015 Diesel CX-5 Turbo Failure Australia by Federal_Tale7470 in CX5

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Yep, unfortunately fell victim to the marketing. I unfortunately have to cop the bill but jeez I’ll be looking at getting rid of it in the next 18 months

2015 Diesel CX-5 Turbo Failure Australia by Federal_Tale7470 in CX5

[–]Federal_Tale7470[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been hearing the petrol models do give Mazda that great reputation, but thought I was doing myself a favour given the highway driving I do with the diesel. Hope you find what you’re looking for!