First World Problems 2024

Speaking of storms, Canberra had a good one in early December. While I knew there was some damage in parts of Canberra, until a friend and myself went for a walk around a lake in the southern part, I wasn't aware of what it did.

A number of mature gum trees were felled by it. The ACT Government cleared those which fell across walking/bicycle paths but I think they are going to leave the others alone as habitat which is reasonable enough.

 

Why? No one would have noticed..... however if it were across a road it would make front page of the Canberra Times.

 

Lol.

Oh there would be complaints for sure. Canberra has extensive system of walking/bike paths. Totals around 1,000 kms. Very well used.

Maps and wayfinding - Transport Canberra

 

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Test - Factfulness Quiz

 

Spent the last month binging on a 6 season, 12 episodes a season, Netflix series (3 episodes a night)... only to find the final season is streamed on Binge!

Seriously?! *******s

 

What's it called? I'll make sure not to start on it.

 

We've had Binge before - and know it's only $10 - just an annoyingly petty first world problem

 

To get a sign on bonus for Amex, you can't be an existing cardholder. I am actually thinking of closing my account, then reapplying in 18 month's time for a new card.
Amex would lose me as a customer for 18 months, but if that's the rules...

Yes, I know some people churn cards all the time, but I haven't been one of those people to continually sign up to cards just to gain points.

 

New FWP. I ordered a personalised number plate before Christmas. After literally a month of waiting, I called the number to find out where it's at. Turns out someone deemed "GOCK" as offensive and sent me a cheque as a refund (and the cheque amount didn't include the original transaction fee I paid, may I add).....

Anyway, on the phone they said they sent me a letter saying they deemed my number plate combination offensive.... if it was sent, I never received it. Lady on the phone urged me to google it, saying it's a gun (and I say, no it's not).... So I had a discussion with the lady over the phone.

She ends up saying I should write to them telling them it's my surname and they'll reconsider. After sending that email, they replied saying I could have that number plate , but I had to reorder it

Meanwhile, I struggle to find a place to deposit my cheque locally. I think maybe the post office is the only place I can do it. There is only a Bendigo bank in Epping now, the other banks have all gone....

Note: Westpac and NAB have mobile upload of cheques, but I'm not currently banking with either of those banks.

 

To make it even a worse FWP ... Outlander ... google search advises the final season streams on Binge in Australia ... re-signed for month of Binge ... no Outlander ... nothing else worth watching

So - anyone know where to watch season 7 of Outlander without a VPN to India?

 

Cyclone Kirrily upgraded to Cat 3. Those who live in the area take care.

I have friends who live in Townsville. They're OK so far but are expecting heavy rain. Wind gusts already up to 100 kph.

 

Oh no.

 

30 seconds in the microwave, for a chocolate hot cross bun, is around 15 seconds to long - molten lava stage reached

 

The freezer section of my fridge/freezer hiccupped - waiting on parts to arrive for the repair - while waiting, moved everything over into the under bench freezer in the butlers pantry (so no crisis) but the different "freezer" location is really messing with my cooking mojo

 

Update: The Lunar New Year celebration date at worked was changed, so this is not a issue any more.

I ordered this dress on Shein:

Gorgeous right? I was going to wear it for lunar new year celebrations at work on Monday.


Received this instead:

Its a very large pleated skirt with an elastic waist in case you are wondering.

Not happy Jan! My last cheong sam fell apart... totally gorgeous but more than 20 years old.
What to do... too late to order another from Shein.
The theme for Monday at work is Red...

 

Following on from last years first world problems - I see Mossman Sugar Mill has gone into liquidation @SatayKing