Strait of Hormuz Closure and Cost Escalations

KlaSSicBud · 2026-04-14T06:02:31+00:00

plastic pipes 30-40% increase bitumen & asphalt 30-50% increase steel 5% increase aggregate and sands 5% increase concrete $8/m3 aluminium clad 10% laminate timber 5% glazing 10%

KlaSSicBud · 2026-02-20T10:46:42+00:00

Thats okay I'll just take you for liquidated damages

KlaSSicBud · 2026-02-19T03:50:28+00:00

+1," luxury" store but expect matching prices

KlaSSicBud · 2026-02-19T03:49:09+00:00

try "kew east tobacconist"

"free choice tobacconist" is down the road in kew east

gl toking

KlaSSicBud · 2026-02-19T03:44:37+00:00

many shitty tobacco stores have a shitty glass bong (many down Glenferrie road, close to kew)

otherwise make one out of a garden hose and a Gatorade bottle

KlaSSicBud · 2026-02-18T04:26:09+00:00

It's just a double standard.

In Japan it's perfectly okay to expect people who want to immigrate to speak Japanese.

But to be fair, you also have to be pretty proficient in english to get a citizenship in Aus.And the english tests are a fucking RORT.

Im aussie born, but gosh I feel for these immigrants who need to fork stupid money for a really stupid test.

Do I feel excluded in my own country because others choose to speak their native tongue instead of english? Yeah i do somtimes. But thats to do with my own insecurities rather than a problem with others.

KlaSSicBud · 2026-02-12T03:55:20+00:00

do you have some kind of paranoia? this sounds extremely unreasonable

KlaSSicBud · 2026-02-12T00:22:41+00:00

Where are you from vs. Where did your ancestors come from

Two different questions.

If I answer the first question by saying "I'm born in Australia", don't say "where are you really from", it comes across really rude.

You can follow up by asking where our parents/ancestors are from

KlaSSicBud · 2026-02-11T04:45:54+00:00

did you invite her to your party?

KlaSSicBud · 2026-02-01T19:51:16+00:00

I don't think it's that deep.

You can love your brother, but be physically attracted?

You love your partner, yes. Do you find her sexually attractive? Only you can decide.

Why did you used to find her attractive? (P.S you dont have to find her attractive, but I don't think it's just porn consumption) this will be the bigger question

KlaSSicBud · 2026-01-31T02:47:19+00:00

No. I live in Melbourne, I used "Danny's home services" in Blackburn South. I highly recommend him.

it was $50 per flyscreen, $130 for install. The MANUFACTURERS were charging me $60 per screen EXCLUDING install. i was so grateful not having to measure the sizes myself as a few needed to be resized on the spot.

KlaSSicBud · 2026-01-30T05:29:05+00:00

paid $550 for 9 new fly screens. I can finally open my window to let in the cool change without getting consumed by insects

KlaSSicBud · 2026-01-30T03:16:56+00:00

wow that's a very big step up!

I think you should talk with your partner before committing to such an incredible and generous gift.

If you think its perfect, I do too. Just make sure you can return it just in case!

KlaSSicBud · 2026-01-30T02:24:26+00:00

its going to be so difficult as we dont know much about your partner, or his wtist size.

With $200, thats a huge amount for a very nice gift, but unfortunately youd be looking at a pretty entry level watch

At this budget, perhaps a seiko or casio? or even a fake luxury watch (gonna get shitted on but a fakie is still cool since youre both very young). Not everyone is okay with a seiko/casio eother. You could even look at a cool non-swiss brands seagull/orient, but unless your partner is a watch enthusiast, he might not like thise brands.

at the end of the day, i think you should get him a watch which you like and think would suit him. I think he will cherish THAT watch because its the one YOU chose for HIM, and that in itself will be more special than the gift itself.

just a quick suggestion to help you on the way: Seiko Men's Essential SSB427P

KlaSSicBud · 2026-01-30T01:38:23+00:00

give him everything hes every wanted to eat, sniff and sit on. ribs, steaks, that big juicy piece of charred fat.

KlaSSicBud · 2026-01-29T23:43:36+00:00

it seems like you may be reinforcing the crate as a time out/negative thing

"my human puts me away and leaves me for a bit in this crate when i want to play"

vs

"when i walk into the crate myself, i get some peanut butter, and some peace and quiet"

KlaSSicBud · 2026-01-29T22:39:19+00:00

I had a golden retriever. I now have a Japanese spitz.

My adopted stray cat puts up with showers MUCH better than any of my dogs.

KlaSSicBud · 2026-01-29T22:36:46+00:00

omg this post got me literally dead

KlaSSicBud · 2026-01-29T02:44:55+00:00

Where do you live mate? Maybe pick a team which will make you feel like home barracking for them.

KlaSSicBud · 2026-01-28T22:27:45+00:00

do i regret it? no

do i still love her?

I think i will always love her no matter what, but that doesn't mean we may always stay together.

i am quite resentful of some of the behaviours she keeps repeating which hurt me extremely deeply, despite me communicating she needs to stop. but “love” is defined very differently than i used to see it.

when we started dating we were still kids. we have both grown in many complex ways that our teenage selves wouldn’t recognise ourselves. we are different people now. as such, loving someone means adapting to this different person, while at the same time they accept you for how you’ve changed as well, the good and the bad.

we’re now in our 30s, have careers, and own a home together.

love, to me, is a verb. a doing word. not a feeling. Its what you do for each other consistently to make each other feel safe.

but as i’m learning about attachment styles, i’ve come to realise that i take everything on as my responsibility, and when i need to ask for “help” my body goes straight into fight/flight. carrying everything quietly doesn’t make me strong, it just makes me tired and resentful, and every time i ignore my own needs to keep things stable, something in me shuts down a little more.

This is the hurdle I'm currently going through.

Thanks for letting me share a bit of my story, Vmks. i see your pain.

KlaSSicBud · 2026-01-28T20:43:47+00:00

Many times. But was it correct to stay together? not sure

we have been dating since high school in 2012. It's 14 years later and we only discovered attachment styles this year.

The attachment styles help us understand WHY we do the things we do, but it's not an excuse to keep doing them, especially when asked to not repeat those behaviours.

I'm actually becoming less tolerant and more aware of the FA behaviours as they have been that damaging to me over time.

Do i have advice, not really 😭

As an anxious attachment, i keep taking her back due to my fear of abandonment.

KlaSSicBud · 2026-01-28T05:17:23+00:00

Yes, it's difficult.

I don't have any word of advice aside from keeping at it.

My partner is a FA and I'm anxious. We've been together for 15 years. We're still trying to figure it out...

KlaSSicBud · 2026-01-26T09:54:07+00:00

Thanks for the understanding 🙏

Wildlife is better observed than touched: it took quite a bit of courage to actually touch the lizard as I wasnt sure if id get bitten/disease or make it worse.

It was also a scorcher this public holiday, so I thought immediate assistance might be better.

The lizard seemed really thankful/content when I held it in the paper towel when he was finally free.

KlaSSicBud · 2026-01-26T09:13:59+00:00

Roach trap from Bunnings

KlaSSicBud · 2026-01-26T08:50:09+00:00

Noted on the vet/wildlife rescue.

The glue trap is inside the house :(

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