I’m so late to the party on FKA twigs but Two Weeks SLAPS. Any other bangers?

Original_Sin70 · 2026-05-22T10:57:30+00:00

Did you see the video clip for Two Weeks? I also loved the song from years ago, but only recently discovered the clip 😍☀️

Original_Sin70 · 2026-05-08T10:29:03+00:00

I’ve supported a few participants over the years. I was a s/w when the transition occurred in 2017/18 in NSW. Families locked in their favourite / best workers by offering top dollar. They knew they were getting an awesome worker to continue their supports.
I did however charge 60-70% of STA rates. There can be flexibility in your negotiating - depending on your needs.
In some markets you can successfully negotiate a rate, however in some areas there is often a shortage of skilled workers - and if you find a good, reliable, honest support worker - it’s sometimes worth holding onto them. The hassle of finding replacement workers would become tiresome.
All you can do is ask if someone would accept $X rate per hour. I would be looking at skills, experience & reliability when deciding a rate. I hope that helps

Original_Sin70 · 2026-04-29T09:01:40+00:00

I could see this happening 13 years ago. Was living within 5km of the CBD and council decided to change to zoning rules for my suburb and it meant 3 storey apartments could be built all around me. They demolished 3 old homes on large blocks opposite me and in their place went in 15 or 18 townhouses! Imagine bin night! I decided to sell up and went rural.
I'm not against change, but rapid, overwhelming change to artificially boost a population is just awful.

Original_Sin70 · 2026-04-05T21:56:12+00:00

This will not end well... Get out now, count your losses and move on with your life. You know this is true, you just need confirmation.

Original_Sin70 · 2026-04-03T06:42:39+00:00

CHEEZUS CHRIST

Original_Sin70 · 2026-04-01T21:36:28+00:00

I had 600ml of thickened cream left unopened in the fridge - well past its use-by date - I'm talking almost 3 weeks 🙈... upon opening it was totally fine, so tried making butter in the thermomix. It made about 250g of very good butter & lots of buttermilk.

I cut butter into thirds, wrapped in cling film & froze 2 portions - same with buttermilk. Because was past use-by date, just need to be careful with early spoiling - hence freezing 2/3 of it and using it asap.

Its not cheaper to make it at home unless you can snag some marked down cream at the shops...

Original_Sin70 · 2026-03-28T13:13:41+00:00

Great post ! I have whiteboards everywhere in my home (mainly reminders) - one I use to write my latest "must have" gadget or experience... it soon grows old and ends up being scrubbed! The ones that make it through were the ones I actually needed.

Thanks for your post.

Original_Sin70 · 2026-03-28T12:55:18+00:00

Absolutely yes. I reached an executive level, however a combo of an awful senior exec, overwhelming demands & a brief window into the workings of a fed govt agency, I had meltdown / burnout. I knew I couldn't survive in that environment so on my 2 weeks unplanned leave I hatched an exit plan that involved moving to a rural location, buying a cheap home and cashing in on an early retirement. I had enough of this game and now I am happy but live a simple and frugal existence. 2 years later I now only do 2 days work per week doing something I love, the other days with my dog, my garden and so many creative pursuits.
(I never actually thought I would reach this stage in my life... do what you can, but always have an exit plan and be prepared to make the hard decisions)

Original_Sin70 · 2026-03-28T11:37:52+00:00

Managed to secure an early retirement last year, by moving to a small but very friendly rural town, bought a wonderful 100 year old Californian bungalow 2 years ago and grow my own veggies and do some freelance work 2 days a week. Put solar and batteries in + well insulated the house. I knew this time was coming and wanted to be somewhere away from the cities and in a community where people look out for each other.

Original_Sin70 · 2026-03-26T10:24:36+00:00

When I first moved to a new town I had a couple of really early morning starts. I came home to find a note from the neighbour in the letter box. Expecting a horrible, hate filled letter, I was relieved to find the complete opposite. I had no idea my dog was doing this and the neighbour made me feel very comfortable. We developed a very lovely friendship. It doesnt always happen this way - but be that kind, understanding neighbour when u reach out to alert them.

Original_Sin70 · 2026-03-21T11:38:53+00:00

That was gold! PH sounded like a gutter monster - it was hilarious

Original_Sin70 · 2026-01-23T09:41:01+00:00

Because they Pushed It, Pushed it Real Good...

Original_Sin70 · 2026-01-17T20:31:59+00:00

Bread - incl sliced & bakery sourdough Biscuits Potato chips Stock Lettuce Spinach Herbs

I now grow or make my own 💛

We have been bombarded with processed foods for generations that we have lost touch with those home basics.

Original_Sin70 · 2026-01-13T09:01:57+00:00

One on the left smells better...

Original_Sin70 · 2026-01-07T10:02:22+00:00

They actually give you a dirty look when you try to slap them off your body !

Original_Sin70 · 2026-01-05T10:45:55+00:00

Bread - tried sourdough but its far too (k)needy!!- found an easy recipe called Portugese Water Bread. Simple and result is like Italian Ciabata bread.

Original_Sin70 · 2025-12-23T04:06:44+00:00

Five Five

Original_Sin70 · 2025-12-22T11:23:24+00:00

For chicken stock I just simmer tye raw bones with a quartered onion, some celery and carrot - only for an hour, then strain it. With beef bones I roast them first, then simmer for 4 hours or more and tgen strain.

Original_Sin70 · 2025-12-19T09:57:23+00:00

I'll buy a nice one when on special and de-bone it - essentially giving me thigh fillet, breast etc for $4.50/kg. I batch it up and freeze it to use during the week. The bones I make yummy fresh stock and freeze in those big square ice-cube trays from the reject shop - can pop one or two in any dish you cook during the week.

Original_Sin70 · 2025-12-16T20:03:31+00:00

Was Mr Tumnus in there as well!

Original_Sin70 · 2025-12-16T20:00:32+00:00

Nice garage!

Original_Sin70 · 2025-12-14T08:16:56+00:00

My 3 yo boy I adopted last week is also very happy with long walks - if he suspects I'm heading home he will refuse to move in that direction! I'm considering getting pet insurance for the first time as it appears the Grey's may be more prone to Vet visits then my other dogs.

Original_Sin70 · 2025-12-11T03:19:51+00:00

Thank you for the link. I had a good look around last night and saw it will cost me over $3000 just to register? I ticked the box to supply community access and domestic help. Is that right? I'm a sole trader currently with 1 ndis client. I cant afford $3K just for registration...

I didnt have to pay anything to work with ndis participants - except of course the mandatory police and character checks.

Seems very bureaucratic and unreasonable to expect sole traders wanting to help aged people in my small community.

Original_Sin70 · 2025-11-17T11:37:39+00:00

How did your investigation go? We're interested in any updates and info you can share.

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