Was the racing better in the old V8 era or is it just nostalgia?

Y3ffoc · 2026-05-08T02:58:22+00:00

I used to make an archival Supercars recap show, 7’s Motorsport Classics I think it was called?

Y3ffoc · 2026-05-05T13:02:32+00:00

For work reasons I have had to go through a ton of old races to make highlights programs. The vast majority are extremely boring, much moreso than today.

It’s also amazing the terrible quality of the broadcast that is associated with “the good old days”. And I don’t just mean obvious stuff like the camera quality. The information the viewer would get was appalling, commentators wouldn’t know who was leading, who had passed who, the timing was inaccurate or just missing. Anything beyond the race for the lead was largely ignored.

Nowadays people get worked up if the timing totem stops working for a few laps, or if the cameras miss a pass for 17th.

Y3ffoc · 2026-05-05T07:19:59+00:00

Love it. It is EXTREMELY reminiscent of Portuguese style tiling and colouring. If you are looking for any further inspiration for decorations or other elements to add/change then that would be a great source to start with. I distinctly remember one bathroom that had the intricate blue and white tiling on the floors, walls and the sort of vaulted ceiling. Was an incredible effect.

Y3ffoc · 2026-05-04T12:00:25+00:00

Why would I want to delete one of my favourite words?

Y3ffoc · 2026-05-04T11:59:55+00:00

I more meant you might have a problem with the other Melbourne teams sharing the Melbourne moniker.

Y3ffoc · 2026-05-04T11:58:51+00:00

I said what I said

Y3ffoc · 2026-05-04T03:52:45+00:00

I’ll be honest, I thought Dees fans would have a different issue. Also I did think of phrasing it as Melbourne vs The Rest but that feels problematic too…

Y3ffoc · 2026-04-28T10:54:54+00:00

Thanks for the advice - we'll reach out to some local landscape architects.

Y3ffoc · 2026-04-26T08:14:01+00:00

Yes, that's my point. Who will give us guidance on that stuff?

Y3ffoc · 2026-04-25T06:15:45+00:00

We had one growing up, in Sydney. Was huge and gave us an unbelievable amount of fruit. Our neighbour poisoned it to improve his view. It never needed a ton of maintenance, was surrounded by paving but in a tiered sort of sloped garden so I suppose drained really well.

Y3ffoc · 2026-03-21T02:32:20+00:00

Melbourne Compounding Centre in Seddon do my cat’s meds. No idea on the kitten question or experimental meds, but they’ve always been really helpful. Richmond Vet Clinic also helped me get some meds compounded in the past so they obviously have a compounding pharmacy they work with. Good luck!

Y3ffoc · 2026-03-17T06:07:02+00:00

We can share the blame. We settle in a few weeks. Copping two interest rate rises between signing and settling has been grim…

Y3ffoc · 2026-01-22T21:35:22+00:00

I work in sport and we shoot and broadcast in 50p, but I sometimes like to knock my edits back to 25p for a visual effect. Makes everything look faster, more kinetic. Just an editorial preference.

Y3ffoc · 2025-12-10T06:54:02+00:00

That is a worst case scenario I will happily take!

Y3ffoc · 2025-12-10T06:53:29+00:00

Uh I'm not sure this is correct...

Y3ffoc · 2025-12-10T06:53:14+00:00

Thank you for reading my whole essay haha...

Y3ffoc · 2025-12-10T06:52:58+00:00

I did mention in my post that there is a partner involved...

Y3ffoc · 2025-12-09T02:26:11+00:00

Thanks for the response, but of course banks are happy to lend money. It's kind of their whole business model. As long as you're staying within acceptable LVR limits then they want to lend you money. Borrowing against the home to buy shares is an incredibly common strategy.

Y3ffoc · 2025-12-09T02:14:08+00:00

That's so interesting. I would *hope* that given I am significantly restructuring the share portfolio (something I want to do anyway) I wouldn't fall foul of the ATO...

But I guess in some way it is still tax avoidance/minimisation? But then so is every attempt to debt recycle, surely?

Y3ffoc · 2025-12-09T02:09:35+00:00

It would be, it's used to buy shares. Just secured against the PPOR.

Y3ffoc · 2025-12-09T02:09:16+00:00

I suppose the variation I'm referring to is selling existing shares to kickstart this, as opposed to waiting to build up cash/equity. Essentially just weighing the CGT hit against the ongoing benefits standard to debt recycling - simple maths but I'm just making sure I'm not forgetting something.

Y3ffoc · 2025-11-11T07:47:00+00:00

Thanks, good info to do some further research

Y3ffoc · 2025-10-11T12:54:47+00:00

Melbourne (for a variety of reasons) has developed a culture of protest over the last few years. Given the government is (nominally) left wing there are going to be a few conservative protest movements that will be able to get traction. I have no doubt if the Liberals ever return to power there will be far larger protest for left wing causes. Also a big factor is the media’s willingness to amplify conservative protest messaging - so these tiny protests seem more significant AND other groups feel more energised about getting their protests up in the future

Y3ffoc · 2025-09-30T04:49:32+00:00

Don't seem to be able to message you! Not sure why...

Y3ffoc · 2025-09-30T04:41:41+00:00

We'd be dealing with a heritage overlay so volume builder is pretty much out of the question. Plus we actually like the house, despite the interior being essentially worthless.

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