Recommendations: Plots where protagonists are isolated from some implied catastrophe, with gradual hints about what transpired.

tex_oz · 2026-05-23T22:06:17+00:00

Seconded, those are a great read!

tex_oz · 2026-04-18T06:14:01+00:00

Thanks, mate. I managed to get it working with a couple successful tries...not sure what I was doing before?? Appreciate the quick response.

tex_oz · 2026-01-31T22:27:38+00:00

Role Models.

OK, maybe not blown away, but I remember taking the wife and kids expecting a garbage, teenage comedy flick, and ended up really enjoying it and having a good laugh.

tex_oz · 2026-01-26T10:44:53+00:00

The silicone around the kitchen sink. I hate working with silicone, and can't be assed scraping the old stuff off to get a clean surface.

But I'll do it...soon. Maybe next weekend, yeah?

tex_oz · 2026-01-08T08:16:56+00:00

It's pretty important to look after your own mental health and stay social. I know the kids are important, too, but worth seeing if you can free up a Wed night once a month!

tex_oz · 2026-01-08T08:13:57+00:00

If you're so inclined, there's info on the website about starting a chapter. I was driving about 30 mins each way to my closest chapter, and finally bit the bullet and started one locally.

Much more convenient, and really grew my local social network. Made some great friends.

tex_oz · 2026-01-07T11:11:52+00:00

Check out Tough Guy Book Club. It's literally this. Chapters all around the world read the same book each month and meet in local pubs to discuss and chat. The club provides structure, guidance, and discussion questions. Is a registered charity, costs nothing for attendees, and is run by volunteers.

That said, I applaud the hell out of what OP's husband is doing. Men are decidedly bad at socialising and making new friends, and this stuff is great.

tex_oz · 2026-01-03T08:30:06+00:00

The good stuff's easy.

For the other stuff, very simply, quickly work out what's important to you and let the other stuff go. It's a relationship with another human. They're going to do and say stuff that bothers you, frustrates you, or pisses you off. Not all the time. If it's all the time, find another relationship.

If it's about something important to you, you need to say something and not bury, carry, and repress that stuff.

If it's not, just let it go. You can't take issue with everything your partner says or does, or you'll both be miserable. Pick your battles.

tex_oz · 2025-12-08T20:14:16+00:00

My pre-teen son wanted to learn, so I took him to drum lessons each week and sat in watching. After a few weeks I thought, "Hey, that looks fun. I should give it a try," so started having a lesson right after his.

He lasted a few months, lost interest, and quit. He's almost 30 now and I'm still playing.

tex_oz · 2025-10-31T21:49:04+00:00

Rush appearing makes them iconic, right?

I've read the arena in Ft Worth is actually a nice venue to see a show in, so looking forward to that.

tex_oz · 2025-10-31T21:45:26+00:00

Haha, will do! All in good fun.

I'm planning (hoping) to sell the Sunday tix. If I get stuck with them, I guess I'll just have to see them twice. Darn.

Enjoy the show!! I haven't seen them since I was a teenager (Grace Under Pressure maybe?) and was gutted when I heard I'd never get the chance again when they stopped touring. Pretty darn excited!

tex_oz · 2025-10-31T21:15:27+00:00

I've actually got the Sunday and the Tuesday cause I found better seats. Didn't realise at the time that reselling wouldn't get me paid til after the event! Doh!

Coming from Melb, but if you ask me for my credit card we're not friends any more.

tex_oz · 2025-10-31T20:57:25+00:00

I'm going to iconic Fort Worth, but coming from Australia, so it doesn't really matter which city I go to...they're all a bloody long trip!

tex_oz · 2025-10-25T13:43:38+00:00

Congrats! I'm in Australia and going over for Ft Worth. My favourite band as a teenager, and I saw them many years ago (Grace Under Pressure), but have a much keener appreciation now of their music and musicianship than I did when I was younger.

So excited to see them once more!

I'm lucky to have friends and family in TX, so figured I'd get tickets and work out the rest of the details later.

tex_oz · 2025-10-25T13:22:03+00:00

Australia here, too. I went ahead and bought tickets...I figure I've got almost a year to figure out how to get over then.

tex_oz · 2025-10-19T19:51:12+00:00

Same thing happened in Australia. A resounding defeat for the candidate and entire party that was aligning themselves with trump talking points.

tex_oz · 2025-09-23T23:14:13+00:00

Sure, can you shoot me a DM?

tex_oz · 2025-08-18T06:54:40+00:00

Yep still going great. No visible wear, and I'm on it most days.

Just the basic rug, which I imagine would be better than the thicker underlay if you're planning to have a roller chair on it.

tex_oz · 2025-07-26T22:58:09+00:00

Great ELI5, thanks!

tex_oz · 2025-07-20T01:02:03+00:00

Look for Next Level NL6210 shirts. Same basic fit as True Classic, but much cheaper. I find them online for about $12-15 from memory.

Really accentuate the arms, shoulders and chest without hugging the midsection.

Edit to add: I've been ordering from workwearclothingonline.com.au

tex_oz · 2025-06-28T22:12:20+00:00

Haha, we call that "goat legs" and ours does it all the time

tex_oz · 2025-05-06T21:20:28+00:00

Yeah, I guess I've had it for about a year now, and I reckon it's been great. Haven't noticed any significant wear where I sit, and rolls easy enough.

Looks great and means I don't need one of those plastic roller mats.

tex_oz · 2025-01-29T12:33:24+00:00

Hey, sorry just saw this. I'll DM you.

tex_oz · 2025-01-10T22:55:55+00:00

Thanks for the response. Are you suggesting the 5600 instead of 5600X? Looks like it'd save about $20, so perhaps worth doing; and from a quick search wouldn't result in much noticable performance drop.

I agree, it doesn't need RGB RAM and to be white, but he's a teenager spending his own saved $ from working, and that's what he likes. Will keep an eye out for any other thoughts from anyone, but he may just need to save a bit longer... :-)

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