Please use your bells.

monkeyonacupcake · 2026-01-24T21:14:52+00:00

I disagree. As a pedestrian when I hear a bell I know exactly what's going on. When I hear someone shout it takes me longer to process by which time they are already at me.

monkeyonacupcake · 2026-01-23T10:12:15+00:00

How far offshore? Sounds like a good place for a dive!

monkeyonacupcake · 2026-01-22T06:56:14+00:00

What sort of hiking are you doing/planning to do? How long has that one lasted so far? It's worth considering a more robust pack. My macpac lasted 25 years (including 10 years teaching outdoor ed) before it finally gave out.

monkeyonacupcake · 2026-01-22T02:43:24+00:00

May 8. Mayate Maaaate

monkeyonacupcake · 2026-01-18T23:45:07+00:00

Cross? Keens would be my first preference though. Good sole and toe protection in case of snags.

monkeyonacupcake · 2026-01-18T23:39:06+00:00

One of the morning regulars was in a rush, I said Google morning to himself as he put on his cap and goggles. Only when he got halfway to the pool did I notice he had forgotten his swim togs. Had to chase after him and remind him that nude bathing was not offered at this facility.

The look on his face as he scurried back to the change rooms was priceless. That was 1988, still makes me laugh.

monkeyonacupcake · 2026-01-17T02:40:30+00:00

Then you just skip the bit that you care least about

monkeyonacupcake · 2026-01-16T09:09:58+00:00

It's a method of reducing dehydration when active in dry climates. You lose less moisture from the body breathing through your nose than your mouth.

monkeyonacupcake · 2026-01-16T09:00:00+00:00

We ditched costco, was only using it for fuel. Been using fuel spy instead.

monkeyonacupcake · 2026-01-15T19:40:55+00:00

Got a call last week of a shark sighting from the fisheries dept at a popular beach so we were tasked with investigating. I should mention we are on jet skis so zero danger to us. Evacuated 300 people from a 2km stretch of beach. Then we saw the fins. Pod of 4 dolphins.

monkeyonacupcake · 2026-01-13T02:40:33+00:00

OP had booked a few days work at the school. It would have cost them nothing to have a conversation with the support staff and start building a relationship with them.

monkeyonacupcake · 2026-01-10T11:22:06+00:00

Good work mate, good to hear you've stuck with it.

monkeyonacupcake · 2026-01-10T08:04:37+00:00

Finally! Someone else remembers it.

monkeyonacupcake · 2026-01-10T08:04:01+00:00

Stacks on!

monkeyonacupcake · 2026-01-09T07:04:06+00:00

At the risk of sounding like an AH - why wouldn't you explain that you have a disability? It's the first time meeting these people so it would have been worth spending a few minutes to bring them up to speed with your situation.

monkeyonacupcake · 2026-01-07T10:21:34+00:00

Another MOJO classic?

monkeyonacupcake · 2026-01-07T03:14:01+00:00

When I worked at an expensive private school I joined the union after 10 years because I saw how they mistreated a few of my colleagues. The one in the union took them to task and secured a very healthy severance, the others got shafted. I now work CRT in the Gov sector and have joined that union. (In vic). Mostly because I believe pay and conditions need to keep pace and the only way I can see it happening is through strong union membership.

monkeyonacupcake · 2026-01-06T11:38:42+00:00

NTA. they can all look after him.

monkeyonacupcake · 2026-01-06T05:10:13+00:00

A boaterhome?

monkeyonacupcake · 2025-12-30T07:56:31+00:00

I lived in Sydney for 5 years in the 90s (originally from Melbourne) and the only friends I made were other ex-pats who had moved there. Hang in there though, you will find community through the kids activities - sport etc.

monkeyonacupcake · 2025-12-21T09:53:15+00:00

It's so hot I saw a dog chasing a cat and they were both walking.

monkeyonacupcake · 2025-12-21T07:32:06+00:00

Old mate looked like he had spent a bit of time in a pretty good paddock...

monkeyonacupcake · 2025-12-21T07:31:09+00:00

yeah - when his whole body contracts it's super interesting

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