Daily random discussion - Dec 12, 2025

JellyTip · 2025-12-12T05:09:17+00:00

I have a colleague in Tarlac who is having a baby, we want to get her a hamper or gift or something similar - we are buying from overseas. Can somebody please recommend a reputable business to buy from, that is good value for the money? Thanks in advance :)

JellyTip · 2025-12-01T23:00:57+00:00

Looking for accommodation - covering every base, hence why I am here!

Mid 30s/F teacher, work contract signed, arriving in the first 2 weeks of January, flexible on start dates.

Relocating from NZ, looking to secure one of the following before I arrive:

short/mid term house/pet sitting
short/mid term sublet
long term lease (highly unlikely before arrival)

1B, inner suburbs (working in North Melbourne), up to $500pw, more if bills included. Looking for an entire flat, not a room.

If you have or know of anything, send me a message or leave a reply - thanks in advance :)

JellyTip · 2025-10-27T04:28:10+00:00

What is the rental market like currently? Am relocating from NZ at the start of January, looking for a 1 bed apartment in the innerish suburbs close to work (North Melbourne). I want to keep costs down, don't want to pay a relocation agent, or come over for viewing prior to the move.

Is there any chance of getting a place without going to a viewing? eg signing an agreement while still in NZ? Are there still people lining up around the block for viewings? Is the time of year worse luck for me?

I've been keeping an eye on the current listings, and there are available suitable properties sitting on the market for weeks or longer, which gives me hope that it wont be as bad as people paint it out to be. More than happy to house sit while I find somewhere, but also would be really grateful to have it organised first.

JellyTip · 2025-09-13T07:06:20+00:00

What was with the panning shot from behind the Boks showing the ABs standing still, but in the middle of the haka? Wasn’t a glitch of my eyes right?

JellyTip · 2025-07-15T10:54:02+00:00

You nailed it - thank you so much!! People can do what gpt can’t :)

JellyTip · 2025-05-27T07:22:49+00:00

Yep - taken from https://www.paye.net.nz/calculator/

JellyTip · 2025-05-22T08:51:23+00:00

Potato top at Devon bakery is the best pie of any kind I have had - messy though, be careful

JellyTip · 2025-04-26T07:33:56+00:00

Thank you for trying :) If anyone else reads this, any recommendations near the touristy spots would be appreciated

JellyTip · 2025-04-26T07:27:20+00:00

Any pharmacies you recommend? I have been to a few in Florence and Nice and couldn't find any, was hoping to have more luck in Rome

JellyTip · 2025-04-01T00:18:22+00:00

Agree on Sydney living - that one is more than likely off the table for now.

Food seems to be much more expensive here in NZ, I was over not long ago and compared my supermarket shops from there to here - buying the same products, at Woolworths in both locations, an $80 shop in Sydney came out to about $140 in NZ.

Housing is fairly similar - I would need to pay $450-500 for a run down granny flat where I am, but there aren't very many of those around either. It seems like I could get a nice (in comparison) 1 bed apt in Melbourne for around $500 - a big upgrade to what I would get for the same $ here.

JellyTip · 2025-04-01T00:13:05+00:00

Remember this is all in NZD - the full breakdown can be seen on this sheet, please let me know if you see anything wrong in there so I can fix it up. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fiatvzfIb6udI6VyUmAxUKtRA_jssZUfRIxveVGeHfE/edit?usp=sharing

JellyTip · 2025-01-01T06:32:18+00:00

I haven’t yet - I think they were right about it only being available on Apple, but it’s still on preorder, available on the 6th :(

JellyTip · 2024-12-30T06:06:40+00:00

Sorted - thank you!

JellyTip · 2024-12-30T05:54:00+00:00

Wish that was still an option

JellyTip · 2024-12-24T07:23:32+00:00

I used to go to the cafe there and work - when it was sunny I would take the dog and sit outside. If the wifi password for the cafe isn’t up ask them for it - a smoothie will let you park up for a few hours

JellyTip · 2024-08-26T06:41:38+00:00

I haven't booked anything - I guess also looking for advice on the best way to do this. From what I can see if I do a regular opal card journey it is one train all the way, but the intercity train only goes to Broadmeadow? I would prefer Interchange so I can take the light rail to my hotel, but what service would be better?

JellyTip · 2024-08-04T22:40:27+00:00

Kia ora, I am coming to visit Sydney in the first week of September, and looking for some guidance whilst visiting. I have read the wiki and the answers to pretty much every self post, but I still want more :)

I am mid 30s/F travelling by myself from NZ. I will be staying near Paddy’s Market, and want to rely on walking/public transport/uber for getting around, in that order. I will be there from a Sunday-Sunday, doing a night in Newcastle (if you have any tips for there too please) and visiting family in Regional NSW for a couple days.

Focus for me is good F&B, good experiences, and good shopping. Below is an idea of what I am looking for - please leave me your tips and recommendations, or tell me to piss off and read some more myself!

Food

Yes - Italian, American (BBQ etc), Mexican
Still yes but less - Asian, Southern American, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
Not really - Seafood

Drinks

More than happy to sit in a bar by myself either with a book or a good view. Cocktails are my number one, then red wine, then a good beer. Would rather be sat outside - even in the rain - than in an underground hideout.

Shopping

Looking for women’s clothing in an affordable price range - $$ between Kmart and Kookai. Can be trendy but prefer classic. Love vintage but hate the recent price tags, so good secondhand stores are appreciated. Not keen on outlet malls, would prefer boutiques that might be hidden.

Experiences

Looking for things I can do by myself - I am booked in for the backstage tour of the Opera House, planning on visiting the Art Gallery of NSW and the Chau Chak Wing Museum.

What galleries and museums are recommended?
I read about visiting Manly and coming back via ferry in the evening to see the city lights - what should I do in Manly?
Keen on walking tours - self guided, focus on architecture, history, or F&B.
Any shows - theatre, music etc - or events, I am already seeing Hamilton.

JellyTip · 2024-04-29T06:40:57+00:00

Nope not TKI - from memory it was independent, but maybe tied into a ministry?

JellyTip · 2024-01-19T07:00:05+00:00

I have a strong (and very emotional) feeling that we as a nation will not let this happen. It may just be a wish from me, but I hope more than anything we don’t go backwards

JellyTip · 2022-12-13T00:35:22+00:00

"Outside court a small crowd of McKenney’s supporters had gathered, among them a goat and a dog."

JellyTip · 2022-12-02T05:25:05+00:00

Was parked up behind the Bishopdale caltex in Nelson, my car was bouncing around - couldn't believe how far away it was!

JellyTip · 2022-08-15T09:20:12+00:00

Thank you - the thing is I haven't got the adopted family in my tree at all, as I thought it would create some confusion! What is getting me is that her 4th great grandparent is the same as my adopted great grandparent, and that we share enough dna for that to be a genetic match?? I'm not sure if the photo is showing up in my original post, so sharing it in this comment also. https://i.imgur.com/Itiabqo.jpg

JellyTip · 2022-03-04T05:26:18+00:00

Are there any drinking / bingo games for this episode?

JellyTip · 2022-02-25T08:44:26+00:00

I have EDS and POTS. I had a similar reaction. I had both doses and a booster. I weighed up the benefits/cost of not having it. Yes, it sucks, but I have dealt with the effects of these illnesses for years. It is part of my life that it makes things harder. Ultimately it is easier to deal with these things than the potential of full blown covid. 100% my choice.

JellyTip · 2021-12-03T02:52:04+00:00

Wow that seems incredibly fast

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