I take reviews on any site (especially Google/maps) with a huge grain of salt. I mostly only go straight to the negative reviews though. If they're all petty shit, then it's usually a good sign. I also like to see if the business/owner has responded. If they're posting snarky responses to negative reviews, then I'm inclined to think that this isn't a business that I want to deal with.

That’s what the LNP are like here in Brisbane everywhere.

Fixed that for her.

They could probably save themselves a fair chunk of money if they stopped plastering their faces on everything they can. You won't see a sign or flyer advertising a service the council provides without the faces of Schrinner and usually the local LNP councillor as well.

I get the stress of dealing with impatient dickheads behind you, but you should absolutely be erring on the side of caution. If you think it might be a school day, slow the fuck down. School zones are generally what, a couple hundred metres? The impatient wankers in their emotional support vehicles can wait a few extra seconds.

That’s shocking.

Is it though? People speed constantly on every street or road.

EDIT: It is also possible some of them could have been 70 zones normally.

The replacement's job isn't to fix the problems, just to make it seem like they're doing something.

Oh boy, today’s going to be very moist down south 💦💦

Yeah, but what is the weather going to be like?

I still think the school needs to be moved regardless. It's tiny and it's in a terrible location. I don't know where it could be moved to that wouldn't upset people, but that doesn't change the fact that it's unsuitable.

I'm guessing that the athletics is one of the most popular sports, so they wanted it where people can get to it more easily (and also closer to the inner city area, where there's more opportunities for tourists to spend their money.)

The one in front just looks sad and resigned to their fate, but the two in back look angry.

Just saw an article on ABC about that exact thing (drip pricing.)

It must be exhausting to go anywhere in the US. You'd need cash on hand to tip people in situations where you can't just opt to add something to the amount taken off your card. I'm also opposed to the tipping culture (like most rational people) but would be acutely aware that most of the workers you'd be likely to tip are relying on them.

Custard is an obvious choice.
I went to practically every gig that george did in Brisbane back in the early 2000s, so they're definitely up there.
Cheap Fakes are also excellent.

Good. A two-party system is a terrible way to do things. Having a third party like the Greens with the balance of power helps ensure that either of the other two parties can't just force through any legislation that serves their own interests.

Imagine what would happen if the LNP managed to get in but had to deal with the Greens. They'd probably implode (or just start making deals with Labor.) Either way it'd be a win.

Mostly it's through recommendations from friends, or when I frequently see people talking about a particular show in a community. For example, I discovered Hacks thanks to people in the Frasier subreddit frequently talking about how amazing Jean Smart (who was in several episodes of Frasier) is in it (she really is.)

Working today, but I just had a week off, so I can't complain too much. Plus I'm working from home, so pants aren't required.

Coffee. Always coffee.

Back home after a week in Victoria. I love Melbourne, but it's nice to be home.

Two days before we left, the person who was going to be looking after our dog cancelled on us. Our next door neighbour (who I've spoken to maybe once or twice before this) agreed to pop in every day to feed him.

I want to get her something as a thank you. I know she doesn't drink, and I'd rather avoid chocolates etc., because you never know if someone has a food allergy. Will probably just go with flowers if a better idea doesn't present itself.

One could hope that the reason is that they've never actually had a need to (i.e., Landlords/agents have always done the right thing when instructed to by the RTA) but last I checked this wasn't a fantasy world, so I'd say your assumption is correct.

Selfishness, stupidity, impatience.

I drove the same stretch of road twice today, and both times a dickhead in a larger than necessary vehicle was aggressively driving behind me, and as soon as a second lane started to open up they zoomed around me. The second one didn't even wait for the dotted lines; he went around as soon as there was enough space.
In both cases they immediately got stuck at the same red light, and in both cases I was about two seconds away from moving into the right turn lane when that opened up. The only result of driving like that was raising their own stress levels (and mine a tiny bit.)

Night people should be able to get medical exemption from mornings. It’s not my fault that going to sleep early is basically impossible.

The fact that I accidentally posted this in yesterday's thread is merely supporting evidence.