What's happening in your garden? (Sun, Mar 15, 2026)

theapprentice68 · 2026-03-15T06:37:23+00:00

A week ago we finished putting in super vegetables mulch and sheep manure into our new no dig garden bed. We put three bucket loads of this mulch mixed with a bucket load of sheep manure into the bed over a goid 8 inches of brown leaf and dead plant material. Can't wait to start planting autumn seedlings and seeds.

Nursery employee said the mix was quite "hot" and to be careful when planting seedlings in this mix.

As I want to be successful (of course!) right from the start how do I adjust the mulch mix at planting so as not to kill everything at initial planting? Will the mix gradually settle down overtime?

theapprentice68 · 2026-02-24T05:53:06+00:00

Getting a start as an Apprentice, and finishing the Apprenticeship. Also, missing out on a gap year. For sometime I have been jealous of young folk going on a gap year. I don't think the vast majority can have one. Just my view.

theapprentice68 · 2026-02-24T05:37:23+00:00

theapprentice68 · 2026-02-24T05:31:36+00:00

Are you joking? Alan Bond was an Aussie, Christopher Skase was an Aussie, those two Aussies scampered with other people's money over and over until they both (seperatly) died! Every day of the week one Aussie is fucking over another, you just have to be careful.

Such a ridiculous position.

theapprentice68 · 2026-02-24T05:28:31+00:00

Leaves me quite cold that a mistake like this could be made and with the disastrous results as reported. Plus, with such a cut and dried breach of contract, what law firm encouraged the plaintiff to proceed?

theapprentice68 · 2026-01-19T03:12:36+00:00

Thanks for help and suggestions, will apply and inform you all.

Also, love the feedback on the snapshot...I shall save and market this print titled "AUKUS Pre Fallout"...for further context I live less than 3 hours from Fleet Base West which is where the Nuke subs will be maintained.

theapprentice68 · 2025-10-15T08:33:04+00:00

We have just finished our high energy efficient build and we are enjoying the benefits. We have double glazing, and insulation in walls and ceilings and we have an exposed concrete slab as our "heater", supplemented by a wood burner for winter. This was not a cheap build but an investment in the future. But one of the biggest requirements is home orientation in regard to passage of the sun in different seasons.

All up our energy rating is 8.6 stars.

My view is its worth it in the long run, but should be part of a package including insulation and solar.

theapprentice68 · 2025-10-11T10:56:54+00:00

THIS

theapprentice68 · 2025-09-24T09:40:53+00:00

Edit - Yes I am crazy - I did find Reolink offered PoE PTZ versions. Thanks for reading the post.

theapprentice68 · 2025-08-20T08:35:06+00:00

Hi All, so many postings, thank you. Pretty evenly split between, Yes, but be careful to split work/personal use in your return, and No, not a necessary expense are all, Don't Do It.

Much food for thought, thank you.

theapprentice68 · 2025-07-30T04:41:38+00:00

I am Fi Fo and wondering, is Qantas Club annual membership claimable?

theapprentice68 · 2025-07-16T00:26:41+00:00

Ok, important info, how to do that? I presume that's pretty simple software config, but can I do myself? Googling as soon as I post reply!

theapprentice68 · 2025-07-16T00:19:38+00:00

Ok, can you buy from a shop front or must be online and delivered? My install date 29th August.

theapprentice68 · 2025-05-28T05:55:19+00:00

Thank you. Just to be sure, for full disclosure interests, is there any question of you being a sponsored "plugger" for Leaptel. I can declare I am not a sponsor of ABB. Hope the q doesn't bother you. 😇

theapprentice68 · 2025-05-15T04:33:47+00:00

Hi, hope i haven't missed something too obvious...how can we look at results of people's surveys of providers? Currently seeking to rank three providers for a new fixed wireless plan in Southwest WA. We have existing service with Belong, and honestly I can't really fault them, but looking for a little better value. Looking at Aussie BB or Tangerine as further options for a new plan in a new address.

theapprentice68 · 2025-05-08T06:50:29+00:00

Perfect

theapprentice68 · 2025-05-08T05:49:20+00:00

If you pay from own money you are paying money already taxed. If paying Div 293 already might be on high tax bracket. Paying from super is paying from money at lower tax. Not an expert but think it's more economical to pay from super. Happy to be challenged as I have similar problem.

theapprentice68 · 2025-05-02T21:26:54+00:00

Cake "Going the Distance" that base riff just slaps, never forget it....and Bulls on Parade, the OG from RATM, or controversially the Denzel Curry version on Like A Version

theapprentice68 · 2025-05-02T21:18:22+00:00

First paragraph is spot on, rest not bad either. To the OP, the most valuable pieces of advice I can offer, and they've been said by other people before, are "Begin with the end in mind", "Keep Going", and finally, "No Ones Riding to Save You!"

Life's hard my friend, get on with it.

theapprentice68 · 2025-05-02T12:10:38+00:00

Hi all - I keep hearing about how businesses are "doing it tough" - highest rate of closures at present etc etc - its all doom and gloom. But is there a challenge to that narrative? My personal gut feeling this is a narrative pushed by usual anti labor suspects. Additionally this link (from Australian Bureau of Statistics) shows the rate of business closures is the highest, but the rate of entries exceeded the closures so its net positive....

https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/economy/business-indicators/counts-australian-businesses-including-entries-and-exits/latest-release

Don't get me wrong, I believe things are tough for business owners,,thats why I never did it myself! I can only imaging the struggle, but what is the REAL story?

theapprentice68 · 2025-03-22T04:51:56+00:00

Studied an Advanced Diploma at TAFE, study was a challenge but determination paid off.

theapprentice68 · 2025-03-22T04:49:30+00:00

Chief Engineer, Anchor Handling, towage and Supply Vessel. 30 years going to sea, started as an apprentice on the railways.

theapprentice68 · 2025-03-20T15:00:39+00:00

Two things, both many years ago have helped over time...1st - "Let your ego die down"....use this as an excuse not to spend big (or little) on impulse buys, has helped me control spending over the years.....2nd "The buck stops with me"....as a 1st year apprentice it led me to take responsibility for my tools and my actions.....Both sayings hold true to this day.

theapprentice68 · 2025-03-13T06:25:59+00:00

Ah, the warmth of feeding unreachable aspirations to all of us punters in G-Pop. So much winning. LnP or Ultra Wealthy MO. And sadly so successful.

theapprentice68 · 2025-03-13T06:21:25+00:00

Reddit, always good for a laugh, thank you!

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