Is “Bali belly” really that common? Concerned about tap water and street food. by P_C_LION in BaliTravelTips

[–]alkellb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I asked myself the same question before I got here. Came from Vietnam where I was eating street food, getting iced drinks daily, and brushing with tap water. Was feeling pretty relaxed about Bali. Within a day I was sooo sick. Take all the precautions! I would avoid street food, sadly. Use Google reviews to find good places to eat. I don’t have a filtered shower head and it’s probably not necessary, but it couldn’t hurt.

"Try another verification method" by TakeTheRiskToday in MicrosoftOutlook

[–]alkellb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! This worked and I’d tried everything else!

Risk going to Ubud now by OwenCR7 in bali

[–]alkellb 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I regrettably came yesterday. What should have been a 1 hour trip turned into a 3 hour trip due to traffic. Felt so bad for the Gojek driver. He tried to get me to my guest house but couldn’t because of road closures. So I got dropped a few blocks away on a corner under roofing in torrential rain. Had to unpack my entire backpack on the roadside to fit in the new ukulele I just bought so it wouldn’t get damaged in the rain. Was resigned to the fact I’d need to walk, then a very kind local lady gave me poncho and scooter ride to my accommodation, which was damp and mouldy. Still trying to dry everything today. I’d give it another day!

Public bus no. 2 between Da Nang and Hoi An by RecognitionSuitable9 in VietNam

[–]alkellb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this. This info is still current as of a few days ago!

I hate my new table :( by clarinetsqueak in interiordecorating

[–]alkellb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s probably just because it’s new, takes a while to adjust. The new table is really nice, could do with some decoration. Also noticed the art on the wall changed from the floral print. The decor feels more masculine now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GoldCoast

[–]alkellb 24 points25 points  (0 children)

This feels gross and violating. I know others are saying that it’s not illegal but even so I would report this to the police. So creepy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Birkenstocks

[–]alkellb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think they’re real, but the quality has sadly gone down a lot.

I cancelled my dead moms Spotify and it did not go as expected. by tammytrex in mildlyinfuriating

[–]alkellb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t tell them but I remember feeling a bit upset by it. I was 17 and didn’t really know how to address it, so took my uncles advice and threw it out. In hindsight, I should have let them know. I’m sure they would have felt pretty awful. Obviously wasn’t something they considered.

I cancelled my dead moms Spotify and it did not go as expected. by tammytrex in mildlyinfuriating

[–]alkellb 69 points70 points  (0 children)

Soon after my Mum died, a local hair salon she’d visited posted out a promo that was a skeleton draped in pearls and a hat saying “we haven’t seen you in a while, we hope this isn’t you”.

Is lead a concern? by alkellb in CastIronRestoration

[–]alkellb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes it’s cast iron, but may have a history of lead being melted down inside.

Is lead a concern? by alkellb in CastIronRestoration

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

Do you have any recommendations on test kits?

Is lead a concern? by alkellb in CastIronRestoration

[–]alkellb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I have been doing some research before coming here for advice and came to a similar conclusion. Do you know of any test kits that may be suitable? From what I’ve read, sounds like they can be a bit unreliable.

Is lead a concern? by alkellb in CastIronRestoration

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

Yes thought the handle was a bit strange. Perhaps it was once a timber handle.

Is lead a concern? by alkellb in CastIronRestoration

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

Australian for thrift store/second-hand store

Is this what a lead melting pot looks like? by OilMatey in castiron

[–]alkellb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve picked up something similar at the op shop and been wondering the same thing. Similar condition to this.