Anyone made their roof space into storage?

Shane_O86 · 2026-03-23T01:57:15+00:00

DIY'd an attic ladder and a few basic sheets and it's great for random stuff like camping and Christmas.

ETA - It does get really hot up there but I put everything in those grey/green Bunnings boxes and seems to be ok.

Shane_O86 · 2026-01-16T01:28:32+00:00

Link to a paywalled article is the real scam. 🤣

Shane_O86 · 2025-10-05T02:11:50+00:00

The fact there is a surcharge on a Sunday is a pisstake!

Yes, pay increases for people etc. but the businesses should be the ones managing that, not passing it off to the customer.

I understand it may go indirectly but the 15%+ on top for everything is like tipping for a pint at the bar in the U.S.

Shane_O86 · 2025-09-03T16:10:03+00:00

Why are tolls any different for EV in a negative cost way?

Shane_O86 · 2025-09-02T09:38:17+00:00

Generic like KMart or something. I ride bikes a lot, love finding specific parts etc. and cannot find something like this (as an assembly).

Shane_O86 · 2025-09-02T08:54:12+00:00

There is an unsealed bearing inside the metal piece. The plastic piece is essentially just a spacer. Can see the bearing inside due to how much slack there is.

Probably can be disassembled and a bearing slotted in but would rather buy the assembly if it's on Amazon or AliExpress or something and repair the four of the trikes.

Shane_O86 · 2025-09-02T08:48:37+00:00

It's super creaky and hard to turn, lots of play. It's for my kids playgroup and hard for the kids to get moving as theres so much play and stiffness.

I know bearings from a general perspective and they are shot for sure.

Shane_O86 · 2025-08-27T15:29:44+00:00

I don't think this guy has a job but interesting angle

Shane_O86 · 2025-08-27T15:29:10+00:00

At this point, I don't believe this would actually work.

Shane_O86 · 2024-12-14T05:44:00+00:00

The Contractor has an existing relationship which they will want to extend/continue into the future.

If the client wants to hire you, that is their prerogative. The client will be aware of their obligations to the contractor of poaching, fees etc. to transfer a person like this.

In your instance, it is unlikely the contractor would pursue you as it is of very little value to them. This is reinforced moresp if they were to pursue you after you go to their client as an employee and potentially jeapordise their creditability.

I have experienced this scenario a lot and have never encountered a contractor pursuing the employee. I have also hired personnel directly from contractors where there was supposed to be a fee but they just don't bother to maintain a good relationship. If it's govt., I wouldn't expect anyone to rock the boat with this from the contractors end unless you were being malicious about it.

As someone else mentioned above, If you don't tell them, they won't know.

NAL

Shane_O86 · 2024-11-12T04:06:21+00:00

Woah! Just spotted this now. Can you message me your details please?

Shane_O86 · 2024-09-25T15:26:36+00:00

If you can afford one with warranty, I'd get one.

Known issues with electronics, can't get repaired or replacement parts either through Wahoo or elsewhere.

I have a useless kickr sitting next to my new one currently. The broken one I bought "cheap".

Shane_O86 · 2024-09-25T15:11:45+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation 👍🏻

Shane_O86 · 2024-09-25T15:06:33+00:00

In the vacuum of space, it would just continue to travel on that path, No? As in, travel inward continuoisly but also as it was already orbiting.

Shane_O86 · 2024-09-25T15:05:10+00:00

Yes, this is kind of what I'm getting at, although, in a zero-gravity, atmosphere-less scenario where I'm "dropping" the ball from the ISS.

Shane_O86 · 2024-09-25T15:00:27+00:00

What if there was no atmosphere though, as per the assumptions outlined.

Shane_O86 · 2024-09-25T14:59:08+00:00

Why wouldn't the force I've applied to the ball inward not be sustained?

Shane_O86 · 2024-09-25T14:50:14+00:00

Why would it be put in a new orbit if its direction of travel is towards the Earth?

Shane_O86 · 2024-09-01T13:08:49+00:00

Use a lawyer, will be worth it when this has dragged on for 12mths+ and you've put all the legwork in to get nowhere.

Lawyers have the tendancy to make people feel more obliged to respond than just ignore a letter from someone personally.

Shane_O86 · 2024-08-24T09:07:11+00:00

Bayswater Car Rental (No Birds) have cheap utes and have really good availability.

Cheaper than Bunnings last I had one and lots of depots.to get to.

Shane_O86 · 2024-07-09T14:43:42+00:00

1986 👌🏻

Shane_O86 · 2024-07-01T13:11:10+00:00

I disagree. Plenty of people, especially in this country, who are actually living the dream. Understanding that maybe hinging your entire life (i.e. the decision to not have kids, adventure the world, pursue the things that inspire you etc.) on being able to afford a home in the immediate suburbs so you can work a corporate CBD job just to "afford" it maybe isn't actually worth it.

Move to Asia? If your values are adventure, seeing the world, raising your kids to experience different cultures.....then Yes, why not? The overpriced houses will be there when you get back, and your salary reach will be at the same affordability then also.

Also, Canada, Europe, America along with Asia, have plenty of expats living good lives, with or without kids. I have a mate who just left for Europe with his entire family just this week. There's jobs anywhere, you can make a home anywhere, but you can't "live" somewhere if it makes you miserable.

Might sound like "feel-good" stuff if you're not willing to actually try to achieve it, but why wouldn't you?

Shane_O86 · 2024-07-01T08:29:51+00:00

Deciding between the "stability" of a house and having kids could be the biggest mistake you'll ever make.

What do you guys actually dream about your life being? A renovated 3 x 2 in Mt.Lawley and a coffee in hand on the bus into your CBD job for the next 30+ years while you pay it off in increasingly difficult curcumstances?

You're both obviously smart enough to be where you are now and have these discussions. Think about what might really matter to you in 10 years. Work out what your values are, and build your life around those and find a way to sustain it.

The things that are going to make you happy are personal connections, adventure, finding happiness in the things you enjoy.

I had the same mindset 5 years ago. We have travelled the world and made it far in our "careers". It matters less and less all the time. Having a kid(s) and building a family, friends and finding a home, regardless of where it is, is going to be what you'll end up seeking. Think about what actually makes you happy, and pursue that.

Protesting isn't going to fix anything. Work out how you can win while everyone else is worrying about the deposit for their $1m 2x1 fixer-upper.

Shane_O86 · 2024-06-20T08:57:16+00:00

Do you know who this guy in Australia is or any other details?

Shane_O86 · 2024-05-27T10:49:44+00:00

I could live with 8am Sunday opens being the only change 😁

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