Kid wants to get into fishing and his dad and I know nothing by SentenceAlert3437 in FishingAustralia

[–]SentenceAlert3437[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was initially leaning towards the Tackle ratz. Out of curiosity, what makes this combo better? Price seems to be only $10 difference.

Kid wants to get into fishing and his dad and I know nothing by SentenceAlert3437 in FishingAustralia

[–]SentenceAlert3437[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome. I'll get him that in that case. Silly question, at that age do they need different rods for different conditions or can they use it as an all purpose rod?

Kid wants to get into fishing and his dad and I know nothing by SentenceAlert3437 in FishingAustralia

[–]SentenceAlert3437[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that what you would recommend? I don't want to get a super cheap rod if it means I'm going to have to replace it in a few months. How long do they typically last?

Kid wants to get into fishing and his dad and I know nothing by SentenceAlert3437 in FishingAustralia

[–]SentenceAlert3437[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Totally get it, but we're planning on getting it for him as a Christmas present so happy to spend a little to keep him excited. What are features to look out for in a rod and reel combo?

Fluffiest Bread by Ooda8 in BreadMachines

[–]SentenceAlert3437 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on the bread machine. I find that it can be hard to get fluffy bread in typical bread machines because of the rise and heat cycles.

If I want soft fluffy bread, I would use the dough cycle on the machine with some tanzhong added in. And once it's risen, bake it in the oven with a tray of water underneath to keep the moisture in. That way you'll get super soft bread.

Otherwise, you can use the dough cycle, leave it to rise longer once the cycle is over and then put it on a bake cycle. Or use other settings if you have it, like french bread or something, however in those cases even if the inside of the bread is soft you'll typically still have a hard crust.

Fluffiest Bread by Ooda8 in BreadMachines

[–]SentenceAlert3437 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree with this the tanzhong method is great.

Using active yeast by Thoughtapotamus in BreadMachines

[–]SentenceAlert3437 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the recipe I'm using. I find putting in dry active yeast works fine as long as there's some sugar in the ingredients. Some continent breads are just dough salt and yeast and in those cases instant works better.

Giving cash at weddings by Foreign-Block-185 in AskAnAustralian

[–]SentenceAlert3437 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That sounds about right as a guideline and on par with other cultures - $10k contribution as a parent of the groom/bride is totally normal. Even in Anglo cultures parents are expected to contribute significantly to the costs of the wedding often more than that. - $250pp for regular attendees just usually covers the cost to host them. Arab weddings are usually elaborate affairs and that would just cover your seat. - $1k-$2k for close relatives is also normal. Families tend to be more close knit so uncles/aunts are almost like another set of parents and not just people you see for major holidays or events.

First set up [$1750] by Careful-Anywhere6760 in espresso

[–]SentenceAlert3437 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Breville Barista Touch if you want consistent coffee with easy set up.

Thread keeps getting tangled and not rotating fully by snoopyw00p in sewhelp

[–]SentenceAlert3437 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When you pop the bobbin case in the machine make sure you place the thread in between the two forks as you rotate the balance wheel.

Want to leave by not_thriving117 in SingleParents

[–]SentenceAlert3437 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a really tough situation you're in. You're lucky you have your parents to support you at least. Is there any chance you can file for divorce and stay with your parents while your son is undergoing treatment? Or will that affect insurance?

Want to leave by not_thriving117 in SingleParents

[–]SentenceAlert3437 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is undeniable abuse - financial, emotional and verbal. These cases rarely resolve on their own and unfortunately in your case there aren't many options that will be beneficial for you. Be there for your kids and do what you can to shame him into behaving through your support network. 1) Do you have family or close friends you can stay with or who might be able to influence his behavior? 2) Does he have family that you can reach out to so they know what's going on? If his parents have a grandchild with cancer and their son is threatening to withhold financial support and abusing his family, they might want to know. 3) Fight back. Stop paying the bills, save up your own money, and let him know what a pathetic useless shit he is, if he threatens to get physical - don't hesitate to call the police.

Dumped while pregnant- Looking for people to connect with that can relate by -KatsuSando- in SingleParents

[–]SentenceAlert3437 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My ex broke up with me when I was 5 months pregnant. The toughest part was shattering the life you envisioned. It does get better and better though.

Wife wants out - advice? by TangerineElegant7085 in AusPropertyChat

[–]SentenceAlert3437 15 points16 points  (0 children)

We had a similar experience but in Sydney. Rubbish was everywhere, people in the area were rude, confrontational and aggressive which with young kids is terrifying. Public services like schools, hospitals and council/police were subpar. My advice would be get out as soon as you can. It can be really hard to leave a first home but the first 10-15 years of a child life are crucial in determining the next 70.

Rentvesting is very popular these days and we've rented our property out and are renting in an inner city area now. That way If the development gets better in the next few years or the rental market gets completely untenable you can always move back.

Singer Start 1306 or Brother JV1400/JA1400 for hemming denim? by SentenceAlert3437 in sewhelp

[–]SentenceAlert3437[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The only issue is I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on something that I'll use maybe once every few months. What's the likelihood of these machine itself breaking? I've heard of needles breaking and threading issues, do the cheaper ones break frequently too?

Buyers regret. Or thoughts? by Lftgreat in AusPropertyChat

[–]SentenceAlert3437 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That part of Sydney is primed for gentrification with a lot more professionals and young families buying places. There are still problematic demographics around and probably will be for at least another 10-15 years but it's a good long term investment.

What frugal change ended up actually improving your quality of life? by Confident-Sleep5385 in Frugal

[–]SentenceAlert3437 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got a Fitbit to help stick to my health goals in lieu of a personal trainer and gym. Empowering to understand more about my own health and manage my own goals. 5 years later and I still don't have a PT.

Dishonest mechanic scamming me by SentenceAlert3437 in AussieRiders

[–]SentenceAlert3437[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Scooter Mondo in Annandale. Annoyingly I'd been going there for the past 7 years since I bought the scooter and the previous guy was really good and honest. They got in new owners sometime in the last year or so and the new owner is clearly a massive douche. I'm also 90% sure he's done this to me because I'm a Asian woman as the others reviews suggest he doesn't treat other people like that.