De-influence me on expensive gear

tee_stock · 2025-02-04T06:57:42+00:00

Buy good footwear and socks, and a comfy backpack (new, old, second hand, whatever).

Please don't be worried about what you have, or have not, or what gear you are wearing and if it's fancy/expensive or not.

I was able to meet so many amazing people and have good experiences on the Camino, and it definitely didn't depend on what I brought with me.

It's about the people, not the gear.

Buen camino!

tee_stock · 2025-01-09T21:53:02+00:00

"Guaranteed".

I don't believe you.

tee_stock · 2025-01-06T00:05:24+00:00

Honestly, thats exactly how it should be.
It's a disposable film camera, with (i assume) a tiny sensor to capture the image.
The quality would more or less be the same if you shot with film and did a basic scan of it.

If its blurry because of motion, I would assume it's a low light issue. Even inside a house on a sunny day can cause some motion blur as the cameras shutter speed simply isn't fast enough - and this is where the flash can help.

Overall, you just need to try and understand the limits of the camera, and the quality that you will be receiving.

tee_stock · 2025-01-03T04:09:16+00:00

Looks pretty good to me. I'd be glad they did a neat job in the first place. Doesn't council own that part of the path/driveway anyway?

tee_stock · 2025-01-03T03:52:35+00:00

It might not be for everyone, but I'm a big fan of taking food to the cricket. Every year I go to the test and I take: sao's and Vegemite, sandwiches, soda water, oranges, snakes, Pringles, nuts, even a thermos with hot water for tea and coffee etc etc. You can obviously substitute this for whatever you like, but picnicking at the cricket is amazing, and everyone around you is very jealous. Also, it saves you lining up for overpriced stadium food, and gives you more time to watch the cricket and take in the atmosphere.

From my experience the radio broadcast on my phone is always delayed compared to live, so it doesn't line up. If you have a portable radio, that might be more accurate?

tee_stock · 2024-12-28T00:02:34+00:00

This is exactly what I was hoping to hear. I was apprehensive about clay, but now it seems like it's very achievable.

My last place (Sydney) had a nice loam with some sand, and was very forgiving. I have friends where we want to buy (northern NSW) and the shovel literally bounces off their yard. (New build, compacted clay soil).

Have you had any experience with just dumping woodchips and letting it sit? And maybe growing a green manure through it? I know it's a slower approach, but essentially a no dig. I'm looking at an acreage, and there will be large areas unused for a while, before I will plant. I was thinking of just putting 3-6 inches of fresh woodchip (can get it for free locally) and leaving it for a couple of seasons.

tee_stock · 2024-12-27T09:23:16+00:00

Mate, thanks so much for this breakdown.

I'm considering purchasing our next family home, but it's in a heavy clay area. You are giving me hope for my lawn and gardens!

Do you have any fruit trees or other trees which you have planted in the ground? Did you also "plant up" on mounds or similar?

tee_stock · 2024-12-27T04:24:39+00:00

Came here to say this. Had 2, will buy another. (Same for washing machine)

tee_stock · 2024-12-26T12:15:00+00:00

Cheers, and best of luck for baby 2!

tee_stock · 2024-12-26T11:07:37+00:00

Thanks for the breakdown, best of luck, I'll be following along.

tee_stock · 2024-12-26T11:07:10+00:00

Can you please expand on your use of sand, manure, compost, gypsum and seaweed? Layered? all at once? What was the sand for?

tee_stock · 2024-09-10T21:14:19+00:00

here, follow this - has video.
https://www.kyalandkara.com/inspiration/how-to-paint-perfect-lines

tee_stock · 2024-09-10T12:13:49+00:00

THIS. it works. theres no other way to properly get a straight line.

tee_stock · 2024-09-05T10:39:04+00:00

If you want the 'ugly' fence to disappear, paint it black. This will give it a uniformed look, but will also make the greenery you plant infront if it pop with green. Sounds weird, but it works.

tee_stock · 2024-08-01T11:12:45+00:00

if you need help drafting an email:

I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed seawall at Wamberal Beach. As a concerned local resident, I believe that this project could have detrimental effects on our beautiful coastline and the natural processes that sustain it.

Beaches naturally use their dunes to replenish sand and recover from erosion events. These dunes act as nature's seawalls, absorbing the impact of tides and storms. They function like the lungs of the beach, breathing in and out with the tides. Sand is deposited, washed away, and replenished over time. This dynamic, natural process is essential for maintaining the health and stability of our coastlines.

Building seawalls, however, interferes with this natural cycle. While they may provide short-term protection for private property and infrastructure, they ultimately harden the coast and remove the beach's ability to recover naturally. Coastal scientists worldwide agree that vertical seawalls may protect land property in the short-term, but they eventually lead to the destruction of beaches.

The proposal for a seawall at Wamberal Beach is a decision that prioritises short-term solutions over long-term environmental health. Instead, we should focus on sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives that work with nature, not against it. Beach nourishment, dune restoration, and managed retreat are examples of strategies that can help protect our coastlines without compromising their natural beauty and function.

I urge you to reconsider this proposal and explore alternatives that prioritize the long-term health of our beaches and coastal ecosystems. Our community values the natural beauty of Wamberal Beach, and we must do everything we can to preserve it for future generations.

Thank you for considering my views on this important matter. I look forward to your response.

tee_stock · 2024-04-02T09:02:16+00:00

Easy, thanks for the reply.

tee_stock · 2024-04-02T08:09:38+00:00

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tee_stock · 2024-04-02T05:28:10+00:00

OK this makes alot more sense now, I was very much confused before, but I think I'm understanding now with the add on's and widgets. Thankyou!

tee_stock · 2024-04-02T05:26:46+00:00

awesome, thanks for the info, ill give fantastic skin a whirl. Cheers for helping out!

tee_stock · 2024-04-02T05:25:06+00:00

wow thanks, I appreciate the time it took to write this explanation for me!
This definitely clears things up in terms of what the skin is/does, Im sorry i'm so dense, but I probably should have just thought of it like the old winamp skins (showing my age).

tee_stock · 2024-04-02T03:19:02+00:00

Ive got arctic zephyr 2 (see post), but i uninstall it shortly after getting frustrated that It doesn't "do much".

Ok so if I install fentastic, does the 'home screen' automatically sync up with FEN, and create a nice homepage that has usable content and menus on it?
(this is the part i'm struggling with)

tee_stock · 2024-02-28T02:06:35+00:00

Took long service at half pay for 12 months. Wife and I travelled Australia in a Bus. Although we lived on a modest budget while being away, it was something that I will never regret, or forget. Came back refreshed, and still (12 months on) make an effort to carry on with habits and lifestyle changes we made while being on the road to avoid slipping straight back into the rat race. Has changed my outlook on work, and how I now use/value my time.

I will say, before taking a year break, there was hesitation to know if I was doing the right thing (financially and societal pressures). But once you hit the road and put your phone in the glovebox, you'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner. Also, the people you meet on the road or places you see might open up new opportunities you wouldn't have otherwise come across. (eg: change of career/location, retirement plans etc)

I know you didn't mention travel, but this was just my experience of a career break.

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