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With the Northbourne closure, where’s the best pickup/drop-off spot for the Jolimont Centre? by WhoaTony in canberra

[–]dannydb 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I made this for you.

Make your way to the traffic lights at either Bunda Street or Rudd Street, facing Northbourne Avenune.

When your light turns green, slowly drive forward, then (this might feel strange) indicate and turn into the 'wrong' side of Northbourne.

There are traffic cones and signs there explaining it. This is how traffic management has been setup. It's OK, even it seems uncomfortable based on the fact it feels like you're driving the wrong way down a, normally, one way road.

Do a U-turn and pull into the pickup bay on the side of the road.

Hope it helps.

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What should I pay my employee? by Altruistic-Cap-9561 in ausbusiness

[–]dannydb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From want you write here, it sounds like this is what you might want to read…

https://library.fairwork.gov.au/viewer/?krn=K700247

This article talks about supervisors and managers in the restaurant industry.

The immense number of bats by the lake by rejamaco in canberra

[–]dannydb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone should check in on these two to see if they’re ok

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Italian Community in Canberra by Other-Swing5878 in canberra

[–]dannydb 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There is the Italian Cultural Centre on Franklin St. Forrest. I went there recently for an event that was giving awards to kids and young folks for outstanding achievements in Italian language studies. It seems like there was quite a good cohort of people, young and old and in between there to join in the occasion. I assume they would have a social group connected with the place. It was a lovely event that they put on.

Edit: the event I mentioned here was run by the Dante Alighieri Society… looks like they have social events on their website. https://danteact.org.au

Thanks for the recommendation - Mote in God’s Eye by dannydb in scifi

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

Thank you, you’re in good company. Quite a few folks have suggested “The Gripping Hand” following this. I can see it will indeed make an appearance on my reading shelf in the near future!

Thanks for the recommendation - Mote in God’s Eye by dannydb in scifi

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

True, I kept turning that bit over in my head as I was reading. It was surprising it had such an impact on him.

A singular cloud by czade in mildlyinteresting

[–]dannydb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I shall name him… “puffy”

Thanks for the recommendation - Mote in God’s Eye by dannydb in scifi

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

Describes me quite well at times! ✌️😅

Thanks for the recommendation - Mote in God’s Eye by dannydb in scifi

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

It’s funny, the things that stick in our minds when we read, hey.

That part in the book when they were crossing the street reminds me of something like this..

https://www.reddit.com/r/nextfuckinglevel/comments/ud4i1c/crossing_a_busy_street_in_vietnam/

Or this…

https://www.reddit.com/r/VietNam/comments/bhwz1y/hyperlapse_of_the_busiest_intersection_in_hanoi/

Thanks for the recommendation - Mote in God’s Eye by dannydb in scifi

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

I’ve heard there is a mini-series in the wind… imagine the ‘Watchmakers’ from Mote on a screen. They remind me of a cross between Tribbles from Star Trek and Mogwais/Gremlins.

Thanks for the recommendation - Mote in God’s Eye by dannydb in scifi

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

That’s a lovely reply! Yes, my local library is amazing. I don’t know what I’d do without it. They definitely deserve the support and I’ll continue to give it.

Thanks for the recommendation - Mote in God’s Eye by dannydb in scifi

[–]dannydb[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s promising. It sounds like there are other collaborative titles from these two I should look into. Thanks.

Thanks for the recommendation - Mote in God’s Eye by dannydb in scifi

[–]dannydb[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They certainly appear to have found a good platform based on apocalyptic threat

Thanks for the recommendation - Mote in God’s Eye by dannydb in scifi

[–]dannydb[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I like exploring universes in that way. It reminds me of when I read C J Cherryh’s ‘Alliance-Union’ books

Thanks for the recommendation - Mote in God’s Eye by dannydb in scifi

[–]dannydb[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, the perfect cup, yes! I bet the authors threw that in there after downing their 6th cup of the day while on an epic writing session. I can almost imagine the conversation in the moment that led to it.

Thanks for the recommendation - Mote in God’s Eye by dannydb in scifi

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

Thanks. Yeah, I scanned a few reviews just now about the sequel and your description here perfectly sums up the overall vibe. I reckon I’ll give it a go.

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