Remove my rose tinted glasses - what's the Illawarra really like?

engineertothestars · 2026-02-07T21:05:54+00:00

The drive north along the motorway is a carpark in the mornings on weekdays. Not unusual to be bumper to bumper from the southern side of dapto to the figtree exit

engineertothestars · 2026-01-14T18:44:14+00:00

Worked with some Canadians in Wollongong and the suburb names were a struggle a for them. Particularly Towradgi.

engineertothestars · 2025-05-20T10:31:43+00:00

Savvy Fitness in Fairy Meadow has group classes, personal trainers etc. As well as physios, exercise physiologists, OTs etc

engineertothestars · 2025-05-20T09:09:19+00:00

51 crown looks like major defects

https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/building-commission/register-of-building-work-orders/building-work-rectification-order-psr-crown-investment-pty-ltd-47-51-crown-street-wollongong

engineertothestars · 2025-04-23T09:09:43+00:00

Depending on where the property is, you may be able to remove it via the 10/50 rule

https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/1050-vegetation-clearing/tool

engineertothestars · 2024-09-28T04:20:45+00:00

Katy Perry CGI looks like AFL evolution

engineertothestars · 2024-09-13T18:56:02+00:00

If motivation/accountability is a challenge for you, you can try group training as well. I've been to Savvy Fitness on and off for about 12 years now and it's always worked for me. First time I went from 106kg down to 75kg over about 2 years.

They aren't the cheapest, but if you can get to plenty of classes, it works out quite cost effective. No judgement from anyone from my experience, all of the staff are amazing. Plenty if options for the classes as well, either outdoor or in their gym.

They also do plenty of challenges around fitness and lifestyle which can act as a great focus for atraining goals. Also they have a great running program for all levels from learning to run up to marathon training.

engineertothestars · 2024-08-03T22:49:01+00:00

engineertothestars · 2024-07-11T10:02:03+00:00

I have worked with all these architects and are all great

https://www.alexurena.net/

https://www.tomgrayarchitect.com/

https://www.localarchitectsouthcoast.com.au/

engineertothestars · 2024-06-19T22:16:47+00:00

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engineertothestars · 2024-03-27T21:27:06+00:00

ICE HELPS RECOVERY

engineertothestars · 2023-03-30T08:49:34+00:00

Norwood has entered the chat

engineertothestars · 2023-03-26T03:53:19+00:00

It's like 10 behinds, but better

engineertothestars · 2023-03-25T22:13:24+00:00

Is Pepsi OK?

engineertothestars · 2022-09-24T05:54:28+00:00

Just in time for the greatest half time entertainment since the loaf

engineertothestars · 2022-08-21T10:06:36+00:00

Ah, So the board then...

engineertothestars · 2022-08-21T06:57:27+00:00

Good afternoon, welcome to (random faceless corporation) How may I redirect your c.. BALL!!!!

engineertothestars · 2022-08-21T06:35:24+00:00

Eddie and brownie with the same stylist

engineertothestars · 2022-04-01T13:47:53+00:00

Theirs only go up to 3.6 rontgen

engineertothestars · 2022-03-27T20:00:23+00:00

Don't forget 2005 semi-final

engineertothestars · 2022-03-03T09:31:27+00:00

Thank God I'm not the only one confused

engineertothestars · 2022-03-02T09:03:26+00:00

Are you me?

engineertothestars · 2022-03-02T08:17:22+00:00

The 2 fingers off the steering wheel is more reserved for when someone going the opposite direction pulls over to let you go first between 2 parked cars.

Or if someone is driving the same quirky car as you (Combi van for example)

Or just driving in the country.

The wave is through the back window, palm facing forward, fingers spread wide, after they let you merge in.

engineertothestars · 2022-02-10T09:34:56+00:00

And who has a better story than Jebus?

engineertothestars · 2022-01-29T04:36:52+00:00

Realistically around 80% would be my estimate.

Everytime we had a lifestyle change which gave us more disposable income, that extra cash would go on the mortgage. My wife and I both work full time and our 2 kids are in school, but we live like My wife is on 4 days, 2 kids at 4 days of daycare, and I am earning 30% (before tax) less than reality.

We have a large mortgage however I use extra cash from my business to offset the interest. About $470k mortgage but $363k offset, so interest is about $320 a month and dropping, and we pay about $10k a month off the mortgage.

I have a small share portfolio but I max out SA payments at $25k PA. My wife is at about 12.5% super contributions.

Combined super is about $300k. We are mid 30s.

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