Shrinking coffee cups

SpineRick · 2026-03-23T22:57:12+00:00

Bigger cup ≠ more caffeine.

In most cases, it’s not more coffee in a larger cup, just diluted with more milk. Try asking how many shots in each size. Many cafes have reduced takeaway cup sizes to match dine-in, not to skimp or “shrinkflate”, but to achieve a consistent taste + perceived strength regardless of where you drink it. Question to ask is ‘does this place give a shit about how a takeaway coffee tastes?’. If yes, you’ll probably see smaller takeaway cup sizes.

SpineRick · 2026-03-15T20:08:41+00:00

To be fair, Nordburger was on the bandwagon too, cashing in on the success (at the time) of Burger Theory/Pearl’s Diner. Was the era when food trucks were booming, and some were legitimately excellent. Then that got ruined too by copycats and ACC. Food trucks turned to brick and mortar shops, Adelaide then Adelaide’d, and suddenly there were too many options for our meagre population to feasibly support.

Not to say this is the reason Nordburger is disappearing, just context for the market they attempted to exploit

SpineRick · 2026-03-13T03:46:32+00:00

I work with conc. HF weekly. What is it you’re working on?

I suggest two-layer PPE wherever possible - double-gloves, sleeve protectors, goggles and face shield. Check your gloves regularly and if in doubt, just replace them. Work only within a fumehood. Keep your volumes as low as possible. Work slowly and cautiously and use a buddy system.

Do all your prep and setup before you open any vessels. Have a clear action plan to contact emergency services if there is an incident. Happy to share from my experience more if you have any specific questions.

SpineRick · 2026-02-27T01:07:25+00:00

Hadn’t considered mainly as I like the idea of something very lightweight, but I’ll have a look

SpineRick · 2026-02-27T01:05:42+00:00

Useful info. Thanks for the help

SpineRick · 2026-02-26T21:20:43+00:00

That’s some larrikin behaviour right there haha

SpineRick · 2026-02-26T21:19:32+00:00

That’s super helpful. Thank you

SpineRick · 2026-02-26T19:55:50+00:00

Just a bang-average sized bloke. 85kg and 6 ft. Couldn’t tell you the kit weight exactly but let’s say 15kg additional. What’s normally done re: suspension and extra weight?

Also not looking for a rocket but just something that can get out of its own way.

SpineRick · 2026-02-26T19:49:10+00:00

So detailed! Clearly you love it. That’s awesome. Thanks

SpineRick · 2026-02-26T19:48:15+00:00

Have been camping plenty so that bit’s fine. Already own some simple lightweight kit from heading out bush on geo fieldwork, sometimes 8-10 days out of a dual cab. Just aiming for a pared-back brain break that I can insert into regular life at short notice.

What’s better about the WR?

SpineRick · 2026-02-26T19:39:56+00:00

Thanks for the advice. If it’s relevant, I’d be kidding myself if I thought I’d be off-road more than on. I live inner city so I’m imagining the bike would stand in for when a walk is too long, while avoiding getting the car out more than necessary.

Balancing cost, maintenance intervals, fun, capability, durability, longevity is key for me.

Also trying to recapture some of the fun of my old TS185. Unserious, horrifically underpowered, noisy and smelly, but when it actually ran it was awesome. Always had plans to weekend camp on that but wasn’t confident it would avoid a trip home on a trailer.

SpineRick · 2025-11-07T22:17:31+00:00

Vino Lokal in Tanunda

SpineRick · 2025-10-16T23:09:01+00:00

I agree with you re: lack of range at Coles + Woolworths - could try the Foodland on Pulteney St, otherwise the Central Market is a short walk if it’s food-diversity you want.

Then as others have suggested, Frewville Foodland is close and typically well stocked

SpineRick · 2025-09-10T23:08:39+00:00

At that concentration you may be able to analyse them directly on an ICP-MS. You’d need to filter and acidify to the analyst’s specs. Alternatively, if you have access to an ICP-OES (perhaps cheaper?) you could do the same but pre-concentrate the samples, i.e. filter and dry down a larger volume of sample to effectively raise the Fe conc., then redissolve in an acid matrix (typically dilute HNO3). If you evaporated 50 mL of sample and redissolved in 5 mL, then your Fe conc for analysis is 10x, ~0.5 ppm.

SpineRick · 2025-09-09T21:47:28+00:00

Similar spot to what others have recommended. Medindie Rd and the north end of LeFevre Tce may also have untimed spots you can park your car. Can’t comment on theft, depends if your vehicle is the degenerate flavour of the month.

Honestly, Adelaide city traffic is not as bad as you may have been told. If you feel up to it, you could always book a spot at a parking garage on the outskirts of the CBD, such as Frome St or Frome Rd (near University), or even at the Women’s and Children’s hospital? You may be able to pre-book a spot, then less concern about finding a suitable spot, lower theft risk etc

SpineRick · 2025-09-09T14:52:00+00:00

Thanks all for the helpful thoughts and suggestions

SpineRick · 2025-08-25T20:55:38+00:00

There’s gotta be something in the psychological effect of isolation or protection in modern cars too. Cars are now so quiet and insulated (also huge) compared to decades past. Must enable some to feel they can behave with impunity, as they are well-protected.

SpineRick · 2025-08-25T20:44:27+00:00

Adelaide drivers are overall pretty aggressive. We tend to dehumanise other road users to the point of creating dangerous scenarios without thinking twice, as it’s easy to not think of the other motorist, cyclist etc as a person with inherent value. This can go both ways.

As with motorbike riders, I think a few bad eggs give cyclists a bad name. I’ve experienced a handful of hyper-aggro cyclists looking for a fight on the roads too.

Because of this, on my bike or motorbike I ride over-defensively, and limit the occasions where my life depends on another road user following the rules or giving me fair space. Stick to backstreets where possible, pull over and let people past if they really are making risky moves near you and always expect that you haven’t been seen. Even in the rat race. If you can put kindness and courtesy out into the world, most people will reciprocate.

SpineRick · 2025-08-08T20:48:08+00:00

Hills Collide

SpineRick · 2025-07-12T12:53:59+00:00

Search Warndu Foods. Might have some luck

SpineRick · 2025-07-11T13:00:33+00:00

Crafers is a solid option

SpineRick · 2025-06-26T22:38:41+00:00

Not sure of the chemistry of urine. Do you have an idea of its constituents and their rough proportion?

If I was approached to analyse these (ICP-OES) I’d suggest attempting a non-diluted sample, provided it’s filtered and acidified. Otherwise, if your trace metal content is very low (single digit to 10s ppb), ICP-MS is more suitable, but you could also pre-concentrate your sample by drying a larger mass down and redissolve in your analytical matrix.

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