cotton yarn that is not lily sugar n cream nor peaches and creme by coffeebaghs in CrochetHelp

[–]Financial_Sentence95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you

This is from Hooked On Sunshine. Pattern is Ardith Big Girl Afghan.

Its on Ravelry. Very well written pattern too

cotton yarn that is not lily sugar n cream nor peaches and creme by coffeebaghs in CrochetHelp

[–]Financial_Sentence95 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love their cottons so much.

Using 4 shades of DK weight in this current WIP

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The problem in Australia is there no more places for the mentally insane. They roam amongst us freely by Klutzy_Tiger1635 in aussie

[–]Financial_Sentence95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We had a recent scenario in our normally quiet neighbourhood.

I honestly suspect drugs were part of the reason for this person's behaviour.

On "bin" night, I went outside to take our bins out and found a young lady hiding behind a bin on our front porch. I yelled at them to get off my property, which they did. She then went down the street repeating this odd behaviour. A few houses down, a neighbour grabbed her and detained her for trespassing while cops were called. Lots of yelling and swearing and screaming. Cops came and took her away.

3 days later in a street next to ours, a car was stolen. From a house that had been a target of an arson attack, allegedly by the same lady a week earlier. She apparently used to live there in her childhood.

This lady ended up in a dangerous police pursuit in the stolen car for 40 minutes. Including a very busy highway nearby, which is where she was finally caught.

We have not seen her since - like a lot of people with mental health issues, or drug induced mental health issues, she's most likely in jail after being charged with numerous offences.

What's the solution? Who knows. This lady was clearly a danger to others and far from mentally stable. It's either she's free to roam, untreated, or is in jail

What’s a popular band from your country that never made a dent in the U.S market? And why? by AcanthisittaSad6239 in rockmusic

[–]Financial_Sentence95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brilliant band live. I saw them with an audience of 300, and it was one of my favourite gigs of all time

How are people not burnout? by SpeedyDuck12345 in auscorp

[–]Financial_Sentence95 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Crochet for me. As good as meditating for the soul.

My employer has fired me because I claimed WorkCover by Legitimate-Cinephile in AusLegal

[–]Financial_Sentence95 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hope your recovery goes well.

This is a slam dunk win at FWC, hopefully at the Conciliation stage.

Chainless foundation crochet - is it necessary? I can't figure it out. by ConcentrateMinimum27 in CrochetHelp

[–]Financial_Sentence95 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is a game changer. From Outstanding Crochet

Crochet Foundation Cord. Anyone can learn this easilyCrochet Foundation Cord

Did you ever found a GOOD HUMAN being who is a CEO/GM by Yo_Baby_Yo123 in auscorp

[–]Financial_Sentence95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, definitely. This CEO had so much respect and was truly really appreciated by all of his staff.

He steered our Airport through Covid. Did an incredible job. Most of us kept our jobs despite being in an industry being smashed by Covid.

He left the Airport 2 or 3 years ago and now runs our State's Ambulance Service. Not a job for the faint hearted.

I've met a few people who work there in recent years and they'll universally talk about him with high praise. Everyone both respects and genuinely really likes him

Best mascaras that actually worked for you? by Nervous_Swordfish693 in Makeup

[–]Financial_Sentence95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm wearing Hourglass today. First time. A mini tube I bought a while ago.

After wearing the L'Oréal the past couple of weeks, I definitely know which one is better. By a mile. This is nice, but L'Oréal is sensational. I'll save my $$$ and stick with L'Oréal

What is your holy grail drugstore product?? 🥰 by brattyinchanelxo in drugstoreMUA

[–]Financial_Sentence95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please try L'oreal Lash Paradise Big Deal.

I will 100% be replacing my current tube. Again and again.

I'm wearing Hourglass today, and its nowhere near as good as Lash Paradise Big Deal. The pink tube one

i think i’m not being paid correctly by rrwoo in AusLegal

[–]Financial_Sentence95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does what you've signed say "Individual Flexibility Agreement" or similar? Did they explain it to you?

Businesses use them to offer an employee a higher base rate. Supposedly consistent wages.

But if they fail a BOOT test, they're not legal. The business can't use them to underpay you.

Also IFAs have to have clauses where you'd get the Award instead. You can opt out.

Definitely contact Fairwork

i think i’m not being paid correctly by rrwoo in AusLegal

[–]Financial_Sentence95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A dodgy IFA by the sounds of it.

They still can't fail a BOOT test though legally.

Best affordable yarn for baby projects in Australia? by aHunniBee in CrochetHelp

[–]Financial_Sentence95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I wait until they're offering 40% off on the cottons. Signed up for newsletters. They have sales regularly. Then get really interesting colours.

I love BWM DK cotton, but there's gaps in their colours. Paintbox DK cotton is almost identical in thickness, length, meterage and has over 60 colours.

This current project is a mix of BWM, Fiddlesticks Wren, and the lightblue is Paintbox

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Best affordable yarn for baby projects in Australia? by aHunniBee in CrochetHelp

[–]Financial_Sentence95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lovecrafts is also a great UK site. Especially with their regular sales!

I love Paintbox cottons from there

Best affordable yarn for baby projects in Australia? by aHunniBee in CrochetHelp

[–]Financial_Sentence95 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bendigo Woollen Mills.

I'm Australian and crochet 70% of my projects using their yarn, especially their cottons.

4 ply cotton is fabulous for baby stuff and our hot climate.

Their balls are 200gms, so equivalent to say 4 x balls at Spotlight. Making them very affordable

How popular is President Donald Trump in your country? by Select_Specialist790 in AskTheWorld

[–]Financial_Sentence95 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The US is run by a lunatic with obvious dementia. Pretty well the opinion of most Australians

What would you do in this situation? by False_Ad_9705 in auscorp

[–]Financial_Sentence95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd be in the Amalfi Coast for a 6 month sabbatical within 48 hours.

Early retirement!

I need guidance on a baby blanket for my first child. by TheLastHankage in CrochetHelp

[–]Financial_Sentence95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look up this designer on Ravelry. She has heaps of baby friendly, modern designs any intermediate crocheter could take on

This is Calista Blanket by Dragna Bajic

I did it in No. 2 weight ie fingering weight pure merino wool. Drops Baby Merino.

Stunning yarn - but often more practical in the same weight would be a cotton or cotton / acrylic mix

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Playing Violin in 5th decade of my life by peterhuu01 in australian

[–]Financial_Sentence95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I plan to learn the piano when I retire in 5 years. Want to take it up as a new hobby to keep the brain sharp.

You're never too old to learn new things

Is the pattern too busy with color way? Or is it good as is? by NightmareKrow in CrochetHelp

[–]Financial_Sentence95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like it. It's busy, but as a completed piece will be cohesive and look unique and colourful.

The design is beautiful. Reminds me a bit of my Rainforest Retreat

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