• fullkitwanker@aussie.zone
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    3 months ago

    Help me choose.

    Budget: about $500

    I need one wool coat + one puffer (do I though?)

    With puffers, its between Uniqlo (cheap), Patagonia (because brand quality and their customer service), and The North Face Nuptse (unsure between this and the 'Gonia).

    With Woolen overcoats, I have no idea! If I get an expensive overcoat then I’ll have to go with a Uniqlo puffer, but again, I’m not sure if I really need a puffer?

    Help please 😔

    • PeelerSheila @aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      As an overweight person, the overcoat I have looks a lot smarter and more flattering than my puffer, which when zipped up is cosy as but makes me look like a liquid paper pen.

    • Seagoon_@aussie.zoneOP
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      3 months ago

      I used to have a long down puffer with a detachable hood, it was the warmest coat. Make sure if you have a long puffer it has press studs as well as a zip. Woolen hat to cover ears and forehead, scarf to cover neck and face if need, thin gloves or double gloves.

      You can get end of season puffers from overseas sellers .

      Sometimes when it’s cold here in Melbs I put on a roomy lined wind proof raincoat and have warm jumpers underneath

    • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      I have one of each. Long wool coats protect your bum and legs from the wind, but have to be drycleaned, brushed of hair or lint and protected against moths. Puffers are more practical and portable but cover less of you, and depending on filling may also have to be dry cleaned (in the case of down).

      The trench coat I have is op shop and the puffer is Kmart so both came in well under budget.

      If you really can’t choose you could start with a cheaper puffer to get an idea of it while you continue saving. Then if you don’t like it you can donate it and buy something more suitable

    • imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      To throw a spanner in the works my current go to (with a long underlayer) is a lightish jumper (usually woollen) and a shell jacket that doubles as a raincoat over the top. Super efficient at keeping out the wind and easy to pack down. I walk everywhere so it’s heaps warm enough the wool jumper is warm for inside.

      Other than that I would go puffer first for packability (I love my pea coat but rarely wear it now)

    • dumblederp@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      I’ve got a wool welders jacket that’s basically sat in retirement since I got my puffy. I’d start with the puffy and then reassess your needs. I do sometimes wrap a blanket round my waist like a towel to keep my midsection (kidney) warm if I’m tinkering in the shed on winter nights.

    • just_kitten@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      I’d say get a puffer, much more versatile esp if you don’t drive as it’s lighter and easier to pack down/carry around if it gets warm. I almost never wear my trusty old wool jacket now.

      Best option is get a Patagonia/North Face/Macpac etc while on sale. You might’ve missed the sales but have a look online anyway. I bought mine from Wild Earth

  • Seagoon_@aussie.zoneOP
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    3 months ago

    TV Review. Indian Police Force. Amazon. A Hindi-English series about a counter terrorism unit in Delhi. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Police_Force_(TV_series)

    This is a pretty good show, it fairly accurately depicts terrorism and counter terrorism in a modern country. It does have some Indian tradition story telling regarding the personal lives of the main characters, there was a dance/singing scene! but it wasn’t out place.

    Melburnian here so when the power goes out in the Delhi apartment of the terror cell I’m all like" Youse guys are fucked, Special Ops is outside your door " But no, it’s just a power outage in a capital city for no reason, no storms. It’s India.

    The military theme music is a little cringy but it’s ok. The graphics and special effects are good. So many pairs of Rayban Aviators. Only 10% of the men have a moustache.

    And approx 10% of special forces is women, which is sorta in keeping with the rest of the world.

    I give this 4 hobbits.

    ( I do miss Irrfan, when he smiled he would light up the room. )

  • Tofu@aussie.zone
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    3 months ago

    Breakfast 🍏🍎🍐🍊🍋🍈🫐🍓🍇🍉🍌🍒🍑🥭🍍🥥🥦🥑🫛🍆🍅🥝🥬🥒🌽🥕🥐🍠🫚🥔🧅🥯🍞🥖🥨🧀🧇🥞🧈🍳🥚🥓🥩🍗🍖🫓🍕🍟🍔🌭🥙🧆🌮🌯🥗🍲🍜🍝🥘🍛🍣🍱🥟🦪🍥🍘🍚🍙🐠🍤🪼🦀🐙 🍗🥮🍢🍡🍧🍰🧁🥧🍦🍨🎂🍮🍭🍬🍫🥜🌰🍪🍿🍯🥛☕️🍵🍺🍶🥤🧋🧃🥂🍷🥃🍸🍹🧉🔋

  • Force_majeure123@aussie.zone
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    3 months ago

    I’m very disappointed my preferred job hasn’t got back to me. I am so ready to quit my current job, im already working as though my time is limited here. I was soooo clocked out this afternoon I did almost nothing. I feel like submitting my 30 days with nothing lined up but that’s a horrible idea

    • Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      I came back to work on the 2nd of January only to be told my contract was being terminated.

      You’ve probably seen me post here often about the trials and tribulations I’ve been through looking for work.

      Of course, our circumstances are quite different, but let me be an example of what happens when you don’t have a job to jump to.

    • just_kitten@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      I really hope something comes through soon that’s at least marginally better than your current place. Staying somewhere well past your personal use-by date is very taxing on the soul and the resentment/disconnect can spill over onto others and exacerbate matters.

      I don’t know what your industry or financial situation is like, but do you think it might ever get to a point where it’s better to just cut ties and stop the rot from setting in any further, even without another job in hand?.. I was getting a bit antsy with job hunting after 2.5 months but I don’t regret for a second leaving my old job when I did and taking the hit to my savings, being able to hold out for a good position really made all the difference

  • Baku@aussie.zoneEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Bit of shameless self promo: there’s an outdated tram map in the info book at the hotel I’m staying at. I blanked out the date, but if anybody wants to try and guess it, I posted a redacted version in c/MelbourneTrains. First person to correctly guess the year without any googling (or Bing-bonging, or duckgoducking) based on memory alone wins bragging rights and a digital barnstar

    (I’m not actually sure it’s possible to determine the year based off of the route and stop changes, but it should narrow down the range to a couple of years if you remember when a couple of route changes happened. Guessing may be required)

    Post: https://aussie.zone/post/11369832

    Current (official) clue is that it’s from before 2015. Peeler noticed a couple of other clues as well

  • Bottom_racer@aussie.zone
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    3 months ago

    I have a lot of panko, squid, oil, flour but no eggs :(

    So the squid will be frozen until the panic bakers come to their senses and settle down. I just need 1. Seriously the egg section feels like the beginning of the rona.

    • SituationCake@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      I think you can use mayo instead of eggs to stick breadcrumbs, I’ve never tried it for calamari though. I reckon it would be fine.

      • Baku@aussie.zoneEnglish
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        3 months ago

        I’ve used plain milk for breading chicken breast before. The crumbs didn’t stick quite as well, and it came out a lighter consistency, but it was fine. I think I’ve heard of people using a mix of vegetable oil, milk, and water as well which supposedly works ok.

        I also ate a brownie that had the egg substituted for banana. Apparently that’s a thing. The banana was a little overwhelming, but it did work

        • Duenan@aussie.zone
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          3 months ago

          While I like eating bananas I hate bananas used as an ingredient in anything unless it’s banana cake.

          The banana taste is always overwhelming when it’s used as an ingredient and it’s yucky.

      • SituationCake@aussie.zone
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        3 months ago

        I have a whole dozen, and they’re free range! I guess I’m rich now! But I’m gonna eat my riches at breakfast so it won’t last long.

        • Rusty Raven @aussie.zoneM
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          3 months ago

          I have 2 dozen plus two, about 4 frozen eggwhites and a container of dried egg powder. Thanks mostly to Gippsland Eggs who have a minimum purchase of 5 dozen to get free delivery. My last order was just before they started putting purchase limits on at Colesworth, so the timing was good.

  • TinyBreak@aussie.zone
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    3 months ago

    So I sat my wife down and expressed VERY clearly that we are NOT getting involved in that thing earlier this week. So whats she doing this weekend? You have GOT to be fucking kidding me.

      • TinyBreak@aussie.zone
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        3 months ago

        Yeah I’m staying RIGHT out of it, and the second it affects the kid shes in a world of trouble.

        • Thornburywitch@aussie.zoneEnglish
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          3 months ago

          Is she taking the kid with her? If not, then it’s her problem what happens. Maybe volunteer to have the kid yourself all day so no pressure on her. If she wants to take the kid with her - fight like hell to stop that. No one sane takes a kid into a toxic situation.
          It has occurred to me that maybe mrs break wants to sit down with someone that isn’t going to criticise her and have a good whinge about life the universe and everything and especially MEN with someone who sounds like an olympic grade whinger themselves. Best to stay right out of that one for your own sanity. Take your kid to the park and build a happy memory instead.

          • TinyBreak@aussie.zone
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            3 months ago

            her intention was to take the kid yes.

            her plan was I think she didnt really want to take my word on something as serious as this and really wanted to assess for her own judgement which look I understand that, but the original comment from me was we needed to take some space. It wasnt “lets never hang out” it was just a “deffo not this weekend”

    • Thornburywitch@aussie.zoneEnglish
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      3 months ago

      Let her. Just don’t get involved yourself. This gives you “I told you so” rights when she comes home exhaustipated and emotionally vulnerable. However, you may not wish to exercise those rights in the interests of family harmony.

      Best if she discovers for herself that you can only help those who want to be helped. Let this one slide past without getting yourself involved I think. Just have some comfort for her ready when she gets back. Maybe cook dinner and do all the kid things while she’s busy elsewhere.

      • TinyBreak@aussie.zone
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        3 months ago

        This is the latest in a long line of “I say this is a bad idea, Mrs Break says “yes” then does EXACTLY the bad idea thing”. Think we’re gonna have a sit down conversation about this. She’s absolutely entitled to do whatever the hell she wants, but each time makes it a little bit tougher to trust her judgement.

        • Seagoon_@aussie.zoneOP
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          3 months ago

          It’s really important you don’t make her feel bad or stupid, you have to keep her trusting you. Don’t let the situation get to a place where she starts doing things in secret.

  • oztrin@aussie.zoneEnglish
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    3 months ago

    The cats are playing with toys they never touched at the old place. Maybe it’s more fun on the polished boards.
    Talking of polished boards, I got a couple of sheepskin rugs for the bedroom as cold boards before slippers is 🥶. I would have thought the cats would be disporting themselves on them with minutes. Nope. Zooks only walked across one to love up to my sneakers, and Sammi so far has carefully walked around one. Cats…

  • Alamutjones@aussie.zone
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    3 months ago

    I have footy tickets tonight, but I’m not going to use them. I’m tired, have a headache and my face has slowly filled with snot throughout the day.

    I swear I was moderately healthy this morning!

  • Catfish@aussie.zone
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    3 months ago

    Some sort of major kerfuffle down at the shops. At least 4 cop cars and the helicopter was out earlier.

    • Catfish@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      Armed siege apparently. Which makes the huge number of rubber neckers standing at the tape lines taking pictures even more disturbing.

      • Baku@aussie.zoneEnglish
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        3 months ago

        Wtf. I’m not a fan of this stuff. Can it stop happening for 5 fucking seconds? Seriously