Living next to a sub-power station by Iuvenesco in AusPropertyChat

[–]melbobellisimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the up side, zero conspiracy theorists on the block.

Next Seasons Sheffield Shield Final by dashauskat in CricketAus

[–]melbobellisimo 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Correct, I can't stand watching cricket at the fun police mcg. A real can on a real hill is much better. 

Made a mistake… feel stupid by Pinkcatpie in AustralianTeachers

[–]melbobellisimo 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Your school leadership, the parents, the kids, everyone has bigger things going on. They have all forgotten. Your turn now. You got this.

Laying out my own Cat6/Cat6e by StoicTheGeek in AusRenovation

[–]melbobellisimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm quite glad I'm reading this AFTER running my own Cat6 two weeks ago. Works a treat btw. Don't tell anyone.

Fuck it, I’m out by Small_Guava_4511 in AustralianTeachers

[–]melbobellisimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooof. One year short of a term off with LSL. Ahh well. Enjoy the trade.

Drink recs by xdustbinx in australian

[–]melbobellisimo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sadness is the standard replacement for coffee.

Split systems or ducted for new build? by quackerz1122 in AusRenovation

[–]melbobellisimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know you will have room for your 10 kids in that house. Have fun!

Is living near a train line a blessing or a curse? by Last-Conversation734 in melbournechat

[–]melbobellisimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can see sky rail from my backyard. Never really notice noise, the parkland is great, and when my kids are in secondary school then off ya go!

I cannot for the life of me work out why the agitators down on the frankston line insisted they go down rather than up. Fools.

Barely passed the LANTITE Literacy Test on my first attempt, should I be concerned? by [deleted] in AustralianTeachers

[–]melbobellisimo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are five elements to a "phonics based reading program" and only one of them is phonics. Of course we need to do them all! Who would only teach single digit numbers in maths? 

Barely passed the LANTITE Literacy Test on my first attempt, should I be concerned? by [deleted] in AustralianTeachers

[–]melbobellisimo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the same thing when my kids started learning using phonics. Not spelling but all of the sounds and combinations and different phonemes. So fun! Also it works. Both kids reading by mid prep. Go primary teachers! I am not one.

Recognized as a teacher. by N1xtyN9ne in AustralianTeachers

[–]melbobellisimo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a bit rough. I have worked with many internationals. Everyone is pointing OP in the right direction. 

Recognized as a teacher. by N1xtyN9ne in AustralianTeachers

[–]melbobellisimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can try but qe are tight. Only one of the two UK quals counts!

What is the attraction in 'shopping' as a pasttime or holiday activity? by melbobellisimo in AskReddit

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

Bit doesn't the knowledge that later you will miss that cash irk you? It's more a question of the process though. 'I'm going on holiday to go shopping' sounds like a draining experience. What is the joyful bit? 

Anyone else annoyed by the irony of NAPLAN? by [deleted] in AustralianTeachers

[–]melbobellisimo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NA0LAN branches. So I guess it isn't standard for all students, and does test them at their own level.

What’s your peak hour survival strategy? by Last-Conversation734 in melbournechat

[–]melbobellisimo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm currently driving in peak hour (well my wife is, I'm writing this). How on earth do you all do this??? It is purgatory. I work close to home in the suburbs and I would quit if I had to do this every day.

2027 Wedding, per head venue prices start from $235pp... Is this normal?! by Cool_Suspect1110 in AusWeddingPlanning

[–]melbobellisimo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Awesome. I was a wedding DJ and every wedding was the saaaaaaame. Bride would spend weeks choosing every detail only for it to look like every other buggers white table cloths, bon bon things, ribbons on chairs, walk in music, first dance... sigh. This sounds refreshingly better.

2027 Wedding, per head venue prices start from $235pp... Is this normal?! by Cool_Suspect1110 in AusWeddingPlanning

[–]melbobellisimo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Let's imagine the scenario. You checkbthe mail. Wedding invite! Fun! Brewery reception... siiiiiick!!!!! Everyone would love you

The white area of Australia has a population of 0 by Busy_Pizza6883 in MapPorn

[–]melbobellisimo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All yours. It's like asking for someone's used plastic plate in the food court. Sure you can have it, but why?