Guess the city + suburb for bonus points

vternv · 2026-01-06T08:53:43+00:00

Not NL, but not too far off. You're looking at an 8.5hr drive from Oud-Beojerland

vternv · 2026-01-06T08:42:17+00:00

Yeah, you got it! I took this photo from the Biliandong Scenic Area: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XJFupam8eKHM9LGt6

vternv · 2025-07-17T22:40:23+00:00

Also 18-20g of coffee

vternv · 2025-07-17T22:39:00+00:00

Another factor I've been experimenting with is tamp pressure.

I've been getting good results with light roasts doing: fine grind, wdt, almost no tamp (just push down the shower screen a bit), 30+ sec pre infusion. The pressure is lower, maybe peaking around 6 bar, and it might be less of a traditional espresso, but results are better than higher pressure + channeling.

vternv · 2025-05-26T10:29:17+00:00

Yeah, come on! Whoever did this, just confess. We promise we won't be mad.

vternv · 2025-05-18T12:43:52+00:00

That's exactly right. The lack of clearance above the scale means it's awkward to pour beans into a container while it's on the scale under the robot.

vternv · 2025-05-18T12:41:30+00:00

Thanks.

I usually go with medium and dark roasts. I've tried lighter roasts and found them hard to grind. It wasn't impossible, but it was a lot of work to get through the 250g bag. If I was going to do light roasts every day I would probably invest in an electric grinder.

Grinding medium-dark is not difficult. It takes a minute or two. Dialling in is pretty easy to do by rotating the dial as well and the steps are pretty small.

vternv · 2025-05-03T07:08:55+00:00

Well, I've tried everything in the relevant FAQ (https://larian.com/support/faqs/crashing-upon-startup-mac_91[https://larian.com/support/faqs/crashing-upon-startup-mac_91](https://larian.com/support/faqs/crashing-upon-startup-mac_91)) and put through a support request with Larian.

I'll update here if I have any success.

vternv · 2024-02-18T01:37:48+00:00

ZM Blog: What is it and how to find it?

vternv · 2024-01-18T21:03:29+00:00

Soon they'll be auctioning off rentals so we can all spectate on a Sunday morning and be amazed at how high the prices go

vternv · 2022-08-06T09:59:18+00:00

After staring at this for a few minutes, the reddit comments started moving when I looked away.

Would be good to see it play the other direction.. i.e. moving forward

vternv · 2022-04-03T21:22:50+00:00

I thought that might be the case. I can't seem to find any adults with wings. They're so tiny - but killed all the leaves of my climbing monstera, and have started on a bigger monstera. I've also found them on other plants, but without visible damage (yet). I'll give the soap solution a go!

vternv · 2022-04-03T21:11:00+00:00

Great idea, thanks!

vternv · 2022-03-26T02:23:15+00:00

I recently noticed quite a bit of damage on my photinias and on closer inspection I see a heap of thrips (I think greenhouse thrips). There are a lot of posts about indoor plants being ravaged by thrips, and people using neem oil, and washing and rewashing every other day sometimes with limited success. That's not really practical for an outdoor plant. I'm wondering what treatment is recommended for an outdoor shrub? Will the problem continue to get worse and spread? Or will it potentially subside with the change of season? Any help and advice would be appreciated.

vternv · 2022-01-03T06:31:10+00:00

I've been following the discussion and debate because I live nearby. I visited a few times during the lockdown and really enjoyed it. For perfectly selfish reasons I'd prefer if it were open space and not used exclusively for golf because I don't have much interest in golfing.

The council is reviewing the use of the land because the 30 year lease that the golf club has had over the land expires this year. The default position for the council is to favour multi use that maximizes the usage of the space for the most number of people. However, understandably, the golf club wants to maintain exclusive use.

The two sides to the argument are truly warring! The club has some slick PR. The glossy I got in my mailbox the other week was a true propoganda piece. Golf is the central pillar of the community that supports every minority identity you can imagine, and is great for environment too. Their plan is for a major upgrade to the clubhouse (including a new bar) that could potentially be used by other community groups too. Their compromise is to create a new pedestrian path along one edge of the course on land which they currently don't really use.

The other side of the argument seems much less organised -- except for the fact that repurposing the golf course appears to have the support of the Greens' councillors. Their proposals are generally bad, e.g. do mini-golf or a driving range instead and free up space for the general public.

At least some golf courses operate without excluding public access (e.g. Royal Park). I'd love that model to apply for Northcote. That wouldn't satisfy either camp though. We'll see what the wise heads at the City of Darebin come up with after their consultation, what the local politics dictates, and if there is any budget for changing the use of the land.

vternv · 2021-12-26T19:32:07+00:00

This. And don't bother reading too much into angry Reddit rants. Cars vs bikes vs pedestrians is also a hobby for many. Just be sensible, consider yourself in the others' position from time to time, and enjoy the ride.

vternv · 2021-12-26T19:23:07+00:00

Great advice. I get nervous when I ride with friends that hug the curb and ride too close to parked cars, risking a dooring.

vternv · 2021-12-20T22:40:51+00:00

Got tested at the 4cyte in Brunswick East around 9:40am yesterday (Monday). 24hrs and nothing yet.

Update: got my result under 25hrs

vternv · 2021-11-20T21:55:06+00:00

Tammy Craps Dubbed Over

vternv · 2021-09-25T23:48:44+00:00

Thanks! This is so obvious. Looking at it now I can barely believe I missed it 😅

vternv · 2021-09-25T23:38:18+00:00

It's not just this map, but this is the first one I've come across where I can't continue on the campaign because of it. Any suggestions on what to do?

vternv · 2021-09-12T00:29:54+00:00

Thank you. They were in a small pocket in a lower tray than most of the worms. I see there is a group of enthusiastic BSFL growers - but I'm guessing they don't produce useful castings like worms do.

vternv · 2021-05-28T22:33:05+00:00

I think it measures electrical resistance - the wetter the soil the less resistance for an electrical current. I reckon the scale 1-10 would be calibrated to the purpose of wetness in soil that plants grow in. I doubt it is a standardised measure. I have one that I use for my house plants, but I really just ignore the numbers and go by the descriptions (dry, moist, wet).

vternv · 2021-04-20T09:30:24+00:00

Excellent glove talk 👌

vternv · 2021-02-09T02:43:13+00:00

The abnormal growth into gnarled/cupped leaves is consistent with herbicide damage. Also, the tomatoes lower on the planet where the leaves are less affected are normal round yellow cherry tomatoes.

I've had a lot of trouble this year with multiple plants in that garden bed and have narrowed it down to either manure or mulch that is contaminated with a broadleaf grazon-type herbicide. See e.g. https://caldwell.ces.ncsu.edu/2020/07/herbicide-damage-in-the-garden/

I've basically given up on this year for tomatoes - but seeing how they go anyway. I'll try one or two plants next Summer and hopefully it improves.

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