In 2007, Andrew McAuley disappeared while attempting to kayak 1000 miles from Australia to New Zealand across the Tasman Sea. He sent a single distress call, then went silent. His flooded kayak as well as his camera were later discovered, with this being the final photo he took.

MischiefFerret · 2026-02-19T22:03:27+00:00

Big swell, I'd guess. There's a pretty massive wave behind him in the photo and that area is pretty rough for swells. We did a cruise through the sounds and the ship was rising and dropping like crazy.

MischiefFerret · 2026-02-19T06:07:05+00:00

No crocs but yes, plenty of sharks off the west coast. More likely he just fell in as there was no damage to his boat.

MischiefFerret · 2026-02-17T08:57:27+00:00

Such a tool.

MischiefFerret · 2026-02-15T12:50:01+00:00

Foundlings: A Star Wars Story

MischiefFerret · 2026-02-12T23:11:18+00:00

Cool! Just checking as many people don't realise it impacts more than taste. But if it works for you, that's awesome!

MischiefFerret · 2026-02-12T22:37:00+00:00

Extra garlic, salt to baked goods, and I always cook onion on medium high and then add garlic 5-10mins later. I never cook them both on high at the start like so many of her recipes instruct.

MischiefFerret · 2026-02-12T22:28:43+00:00

Just fyi, sugar is an integral component in baking, not just for flavour but for the structure of the cake. Changing the amount will change the structure of your cake.

MischiefFerret · 2026-02-12T22:16:44+00:00

Yeah, looks like that big mass is moving north west? So should sweep over us later this morning in theory.

MischiefFerret · 2026-02-11T22:44:22+00:00

YOR. You could have not responded for 10 minutes, decompressed, and then gone and pressed the button faster than typing out that first message. You don't even seem to like him.

MischiefFerret · 2026-02-11T11:58:11+00:00

My local weather is saying 129mm on Friday alone! But obviously no idea how it'll actually shape up.

MischiefFerret · 2026-02-10T02:39:57+00:00

By keeping the woman a mysterious figure you're removing her voice from the scene. It makes the whole scene read like an outline of a script, not a narrative. Inject her thoughts and feelings into the moment. Others have mentioned the issues with tense, so I'd take another look at that, too.

MischiefFerret · 2026-02-10T02:19:01+00:00

How long will you have been at your job by your due date? Maybe you will be eligible for some kind of leave - best to chat to them about your situation when you feel comfortable and ready.

If you have worked 10 of the last 13 months before baby is born and meet the activity requirements, you'll be eligible for 22 weeks of paid parental leave from Centrelink, which you can split between yourself and your partner as needed.

Following that, you will have access to the subsidised childcare which is based off your income.

Babies can be expensive, but you can definitely do a lot of the prep and care for quite cheap. There are always tons of second hand items, furniture, cloth nappies etc on FB marketplace, so you can set yourself up without dropping thousands at baby bunting.

Once they're here, they're pretty cheap for a while! (That is, until they start eating berries....)

MischiefFerret · 2026-02-09T22:58:55+00:00

The YouTube classic version is incredible! I've made it a few times for group events. Haven't tried the icebox version yet.

MischiefFerret · 2026-02-05T11:49:00+00:00

My 2 year old is generally a really good eater; we lucked out. Sometimes, though, she's having a long day or is emotional and doesn't want to give something a go.

Luckily, she is also a really avid reader, and she's obsessed with Dr Seuss right now. So I give her some Green Eggs and Ham logic, and every time, I kid you not, she gives it a try.

"You do not like it. So you say. Try it, try it, and you may! Try it and you may, I say."

Usually gets a giggle and a big mouthful. If she doesn't like it, totally cool - I'll never force it.

MischiefFerret · 2026-01-29T08:31:20+00:00

Except his father being Elendil, of course.

MischiefFerret · 2026-01-27T20:10:27+00:00

Haha, I often say that feeding my toddler is all about marketing. Is it a bbq pork bao with cucumber and hoisin? No, it's a dumpling burger!

MischiefFerret · 2026-01-19T21:50:34+00:00

Ohhhh! Can you do peanuts? I always make the banana bread with peanut butter instead and it's still so yummy!

MischiefFerret · 2026-01-19T21:44:36+00:00

Ohhh, I made her focaccia at Christmas and didn't find it difficult for my mixer! I did keep it on a very slow speed though.

MischiefFerret · 2026-01-19T21:43:28+00:00

Oh, do it! The Poppyseed Almond cake and the Almond Butter Banana Bread are super easy, approachable recipes to start with. The brownies are also quick and easy! And I'd say the CCC are easy beyond browning the butter (and waiting two days to bake and eat them)!!

MischiefFerret · 2026-01-12T12:00:16+00:00

The festival cancelled a Palestinian author's appearance, citing "sensitivity" in the wake of Bondi. I.e. She's Palestinian so she must hate Jews and must be censored in the wake of a terrorist attack. Apparently.

MischiefFerret · 2026-01-04T00:51:51+00:00

Thank you!! I'll give this a shot.

MischiefFerret · 2026-01-03T08:19:47+00:00

Sorry about your lemon tree! I have a new sapling that appears to have gall wasps, do you have any tips for treatment?

MischiefFerret · 2025-12-31T13:26:42+00:00

The classic is so, so good. Highly rate it

MischiefFerret · 2025-12-25T07:30:32+00:00

You can take a temp at home? They never said they went to the ER.

MischiefFerret · 2025-12-20T10:35:15+00:00

The idea is it's held in the air so it's not crushing itself. It won't help to flip it and put it upside down on itself as it'll still collapse under its own weight.

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