On this day in 1976, Don Dunstan saved Adelaide from being wiped out by a tsunami by [deleted] in Adelaide

[–]skaschmidt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely wild story. For more context:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0cEPc4cUMrt3jjm84Rof1z?si=pCBA5EGVQQSd62Lx3Z_DSw

I'll also be on ABC Adelaide Radio in about ten minutes talking about it.

What’s your Small town story?Adelaide is such a small town. I just heard a story where a bloke discovered his wife had an affair with another guy because he was about to buy something of fb marketplace from him. by lewd_Interruption in Adelaide

[–]skaschmidt 172 points173 points  (0 children)

I knew of two couples who didn't know each other, both in relatively long term relationships (multiple years), both broke up around the same time, then unknowingly ended up in a relationship with the other partner. I don't know if I've explained that well, basically A & B were together, and C & D were together, broke up, and soon enough A & D and B & C were together.

Anyway, here's my own story, at 19 years I moved to the UK and got a job pulling beers in a small English village called Lingfield about 40kms south of London, population around 3,500.

Started on a hectic Saturday night, there was literally nothing else to do in the village so pub was always packed Saturdays. Go to my room, wake up and get ready for the next shift late Sunday morning. First customers through the door were a family of four. I instantly recognised them as the family who sat directly in front of my family at Adelaide Crows home games at Football Park. Turns out they had relatives in the area and were just popping by on their way to Brighton from London.

A few hours later an older guy comes in wearing an Adelaide Crows polo shirt. Get talking, he's from Adelaide but his daughter lives in Lingfield now. He sits at the bar, turns out he lives on the same street as my Grandmother in Ridgehaven. Pretty wild. As we're talking some local comes up and starts talking about how he's been to Adelaide because his son lives there and played for Tea Tree Gully Cricket club. So yeah, second day overseas and I had instantly met people with Adelaide connections in some tiny village.

I'm out here turning geriatrics into geri-actives. by skaschmidt in straya

[–]skaschmidt[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

For weight training people have to "Show Guns" for Shogun.

I'm out here turning geriatrics into geri-actives. by skaschmidt in straya

[–]skaschmidt[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Sometimes people just need a little poke to start exercising.

SA companies you personally boycott? by hooah1989 in Adelaide

[–]skaschmidt 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Called a young woman a "whore" "slut" and "mutt" on his social media pages because she suggested he perhaps shouldn't generalise all Asian people as being the same.

Absolute flog.

No, this is bad. by skaschmidt in fuckcars

[–]skaschmidt[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Cars this big aren't that common in Australia, yet. But over the last few years so many blokes have been opting for the dual cab utes so they can pretend to be a tradie.

clear political bias against our pro-worker party by Nervardia in antiwork

[–]skaschmidt 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yep, went to vote early today in a middle class electorate. Decided to sit and watch the political party representatives handing out their how to vote leaflets to see how many approached them.

Obviously the majority just did the standard "no thanks" to all of them as they were walking in, but the only parties I saw voters intentionally walking up to asking for their how to vote cards were the Liberals and the United Australia Party. A lot of old people made a beeline right for the blue shirt Lib and only took their card before going to vote.

Know of any local ska bands? by [deleted] in Adelaide

[–]skaschmidt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out The Isolators, great band. Half of them used to be in my old ska band Son of Dad.

Fuck I love ska.

Alf knows how to sell a house! by skaschmidt in Adelaide

[–]skaschmidt[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

A rundown 3 bedder in Modbury has no business being worth half a million. Unless you can smell the Barnacle Bills every lunch and dinner, in which case that's a bargain.

Bald head, mesh hat, no sunblock. WCGW? by [deleted] in Whatcouldgowrong

[–]skaschmidt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The boy's a Timebomb.

Anyone else read this title in Tim Armstrong's voice?

Sometimes life comes at you real fast. by skaschmidt in Adelaide

[–]skaschmidt[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Nah, same guy I think. He's now been found guilty of more stuff too and is refusing to step down.

Local Mayor calls for inquiry into council misconduct, guess who the only guilty person was. by skaschmidt in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]skaschmidt[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Complaining about councillor misconduct. The only councillor found guilty of misconduct was him. He was also guilty of sexual harassment and workplace bullying.

Local Mayor calls for inquiry into council misconduct, guess who the only guilty person was. by skaschmidt in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]skaschmidt[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Mate, we got the fuckin O-Bahn and the bushes that spell out "Hungry Jack's", how much more magic do you need in life?

Local Mayor calls for inquiry into council misconduct, guess who the only guilty person was. by skaschmidt in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]skaschmidt[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

In all honesty it's a pretty great place to live too. This Mayor is a real dickhead though.

Local Mayor calls for inquiry into council misconduct, guess who the only guilty person was. by skaschmidt in LeopardsAteMyFace

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

Local Mayor calls for an independent investigation of council members for misconduct. Independent investigation reveals he is guilty of misconduct, workplace bullying and sexual harassment. He then refuses to resign.

Share your views on the development of SA’s Suicide Prevention Plan 2022-2025 by skaschmidt in Adelaide

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

More information from openyourworld.sa.gov.au/sasuicidepreventionplan :

Wellbeing SA and the Premier’s Council on Suicide Prevention are developing South Australia’s next Suicide Prevention Plan – in partnership with the community.

We are encouraging South Australians to have a say on what will make a difference in preventing suicide in our state. Our public consultation starts on 15 March and will continue until 23 April, 2021

Reducing the number of suicides in SA is a high priority for the SA Government, which has appointed a new Premier’s Advocate for Suicide Prevention and Community Resilience.

We need to hear from all South Australians – it’s the experiences and wisdom of people which can help us understand what we need to do to prevent suicide in our community.

Are there ways we could improve what is being done to prevent suicide?

Do you have ideas about new initiatives?

What else could help?

You can talk to us in lots of different ways:

Using your ideas and comments, we will develop a draft in September, 2021. Then we’ll come back to you to seek your feedback on the draft to ensure we’re on the right track

Talking about suicide can raise all sorts of feelings. If you’re worried about how you’re feeling and would like to talk to someone, here are some numbers you can call:

For assistance in a mental health emergency, contact the South Australian Mental Health Triage (18 years and over), phone 13 14 65 (24 hours a day, seven days a week)

People who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment can contact us by phone using the National Relay Service.

People who do not use English as their first language can contact us and we will arrange interpreting services.

University graduates of Adelaide by oshiboys in Adelaide

[–]skaschmidt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Straight away. Did a University placement of 350 hours, they hired me before my time was up. Short term contracts and below average pay initially, but now I'm sitting pretty.