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[Liberty]

I'm alive! And I still have my eyebrows...

 

Thanks guys.

[allpaw4]

Hahaha, that's always a plus! My groomsmen got warned that I needed to be on the same state that I left in, including all visible hair intact lol. May have had something to do with my bucks being the night before the wedding, but hey!

Glad that it all went well from what I can tell!

Cheers,
Ben

[Liberty]

It went amazingly well! Had a blast of a time to be honest, would definitely want to have another night out the same if I had it my way.

[El_Freddo]

^ that says it all and is exactly what you want in your bucks party!

Cheers

Bennie

[RX25SE]

Glad you came out of your bucks night unscathed Gaz!

[Liberty]

Thanks Jase. Unscathed, yes. Tired as fork, hell yes.

[RX25SE]

Has anyone used vpost for shipping from the US to Oz?

I found a part in the US and despite them stating on their website that they ship worldwide, they won't ship it to Melb. Damn annoying...

I was thinking of using vpost to get it here, but have never shipped anything this way before.

Are there better options to solve this issue?

TIA

[El_Freddo]

I found a part in the US and despite them stating on their website that they ship worldwide, they won't ship it to Melb. Damn annoying...

Just tell them they can’t get covid by sending stuff to Melbs (they have enough of it over there anyway so I can’t see the issue)...

As for vpost - is that one of those virtual mailbox mobs? A mate of mine used one of those a number of years ago and they were really good in his experience.

All the best with getting the part back home

Cheers

Bennie

[allpaw4]

So... How's lockdown 3.0 treating people so far? No changes here really, just can't see people over the weekend. Might actually get some study done!

[El_Freddo]

So... How's lockdown 3.0 treating people so far? No changes here really, just can't see people over the weekend. Might actually get some study done!

Strathdale Aldi - loads of stuff gone from the shelves. Woolies near by had quite a bit of the none perishables gone. Across town in Kangaroo Flat Aldi was a really calm atmosphere to shop in. This was Thursday afternoon.

Today was lax. No need to go to work but did a remote meeting then some PD work. Feels much like a public holiday atm...

Might go for a family bike ride tomorrow and plan some project work (aka pulling stuck rear adjustment bolts out of the Pajero and probably having to replace them. I’m also playing with a wiring loom for the brumby that I would like to complete the cut down on).

Who else reckons it’ll be more than a seven day lockdown?

Cheers

Bennie

[allpaw4]

Nah, I don't think it'll go longer, I actually think they'll call it earlier, it's just so the contact tracers can get a handle on the high exposure sites like the footy. Once they have a handle on it, they'll relax the rules again. Just so happens that the state of emergency expires on the 4th June too. See what happens there. We needed a to do a shop on Friday, so we moved it forward to Thursday so we didn't need to wear masks, and I'm almost ashamed to say that we got toilet paper, but thats only because we actually needed it. Had 2 rolls left in the house. But we were surprised to see Aldi Ararat actually had some good stuff left. Didnt have to resort to single ply! But interestingly, it was the perishable stuff that was gone. Fruit and veg and meat had been seriously raided! Wanted to get some mince, but there was none left...

One of the guys I work with went down to grab a box of jacks Thursday and got asked why he wasnt getting toilet paper lol

Does mean that I can't help Chris out with his gearbag swap this weekend, but we'll make it work the following week.

Cheers,
Ben

[RX25SE]

Lockdowns going ok.

Worked online yesterday, went ok despite students not checking their emails/texts on Thursday for the online study instructions.

Spent the today bumming around, raked up some leaves and pulled the washer bottle and pumps out of the RB. At least I now have front washers again.

I've got an each way bet on lockdown going 14 days....

[El_Freddo]

You working in private education Jase? Our students were given the day off so no check ins etc required.

Day three of lockdown and I’ve still not worn a mask - or stepped outside our front gate... that’ll change today though. Time to find our stash of masks!

Cheers

Bennie

[RX25SE]

Yeah I do Bennie, semi private tertiary plus I do a hand full of days each year for a private company.

[El_Freddo]

Yeah I do Bennie, semi private tertiary plus I do a hand full of days each year for a private company.

Nice. I didnt know there were other teachers on the forum but thought would be several of us. Its not really something you suss out on purpose though.

With more locations added and more exposed well be in this for longer for sure. Time will tell.

Cheers

Bennie

[El_Freddo]

Word/sentiment around town is that we’re in this for at least three weeks. Statewide so no need to police the “ring of steel”.

There were lots of ppl at work compared to previous lockdowns when job keeper was around. I wonder why that might be??

Cheers

Bennie

[RX25SE]

Yep, people definitely have more incentive to work now they are not getting wads of cash thrown at them. My missus had trouble with quite a few staff getting them to work a few hours a week while on job keeper. It's like they feel they don't need to work as the Govt pays, not the company. I call that 'the dole'.

 

I'm think at least two weeks Bennie (one full virus gestation), but it may well be more. Already chatting with the boss about a 'worst case' scenario if this goes beyond two weeks. I hope it doesn't, it's only been 3 days and I'm over it!

 

 

Need to sort some camping over the holidays in the event we are free then. Mmmmm maybe Ararat region.

[allpaw4]

Well, it seems my prediction on calling it sooner was decidedly incorrect. Hope everyone is keeping well. It's good to see more people being classed as essential workers now, the list is quite expansive. Be sure to let us know if you head up this way Jase! Be good to put a face to the name!

Cheers,
Ben

[RX25SE]

Well, last night's wild weather has knocked out our power, along with 200,000 of our neighbors.
100m up the street a tree went down over the power line, 300m the other way same thing only this one smashed the top off the power pole.
It's been nearly 24hrs and it looks like a couple more days before we can have heating, hot water and lights.
In the mean time, all my camping lights are dotted around the house and the gas fridge is keeping some of the food cold.
I feel for those who have their houses smashed or their cars crushed. A Commodore around the corner has a tree resting on its roof. It's ok though, the tree is fine. 😀

[El_Freddo]

Thats tough mate. My parents are the same, 4pm today is when their power is expected to be back on again. Good excuse to get the open fire cranking, drinks will be cold regardless

One of my mates in the same area had the same issue but no fireplace. I dunno how hes doing it with two young kids. I reckon school would be looking real good for them - if they had power too.

All this highlights just how good it would be to have an off the grid setup - something Id love to achieve one day (sooner rather than later).

Cheers

Bennie