Chef_Boyargee

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[–] Chef_Boyargee@aussie.zone 0 points 2 months ago

Had some house made pho and the kids monopolized the pool and trampoline

[–] Chef_Boyargee@aussie.zone 0 points 3 months ago

Refrigerated mango and rock melon. It’s too hot for anything warm

[–] Chef_Boyargee@aussie.zone 0 points 3 months ago

That’s incredibly comprehensive! Thank you so much for that!

[–] Chef_Boyargee@aussie.zone 0 points 3 months ago (2 children)

TIL, thanks!

Is there any sort of official bike trail map available, or is it all mostly relying on g-maps or Apple Maps these days?

Once I can get my grom outdoors and hopefully riding a bicycle, we’ll be able to explore a bit more

[–] Chef_Boyargee@aussie.zone 0 points 3 months ago (4 children)

I love me some Hypermarket, but that collection of intersections is trash. I can’t imagine trying to ride a bicycle through there

[–] Chef_Boyargee@aussie.zone 0 points 3 months ago

Holy crap dude, I hadn’t seen that one yet. That was nuts!

[–] Chef_Boyargee@aussie.zone 0 points 3 months ago (6 children)

Totally thought this was a screencap from dashcam owners Australia at first

[–] Chef_Boyargee@aussie.zone 0 points 3 months ago

Partner made a chiffon cake yesterday for a trifle we’re bringing to our neighbors’ New Year’s Eve dinner. House made custard and whipped cream too. Blueberries and strawberries from the local Colesworths though.

 

The online jewelry shops leave a bit to be desired, and I don’t feel like paying for international shipping.

I’ve spotted Lovesick and The Piercing Shop, are they recommended, or should I look elsewhere?

At some point too, we’ll need to get my 6-year olds’ earlobes repierced, so a legitimate kid-friendly vibe is needed.

[–] Chef_Boyargee@aussie.zone 0 points 8 months ago

Yeah nah, I was definitely surprised to see this in the store. I’m sure there’ll be some opinions on whether or not that’s legit Vegemite or some shady impostor

[–] Chef_Boyargee@aussie.zone 0 points 8 months ago

That’s… impressively comprehensive. Many thanks!

 

So, vegemite is growing on me. What is your preferred method for consumption? Big drizzle on toast? Hidden in a mound of jam? Look at it occasionally while it collects dust in the back of the pantry?

[–] Chef_Boyargee@aussie.zone 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It’s on my to-do list, for sure. So far those lovely choccy biccies get devoured well before they are able to get close to the tea and coffee

[–] Chef_Boyargee@aussie.zone 0 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Ouch. Naturally, we’re going to have to sample all the different flavors.

 

I’m going to go bankrupt buying these damn things.

 

My apologies for spamming questions. Oz is just enough different from the US to make the transition a bit complex.

We managed to score a rental in Mcdowall.

Looking at the plethora of providers.

Are there any providers to be avoided at all costs? Providers that are totally awesome?

I’d prefer to have the highest speeds possible, and the NBN thing says the place we will be renting has the hybrid fiber coaxial connection available.

 

We have a 2 hour layover in Sydney before our flight to Brisbane. We need to get through customs from the international terminal to the domestic terminal in less than 2 hours.

Any tips on speed running this thing?

 

We have a 2 hour layover in Sydney before our flight to Brisbane. We need to get through customs from the international terminal to the domestic terminal in less than 2 hours.

Any tips on speed running this thing?

 

So, we make landfall in about 18 days. We’re effectively starting fresh.

I absolutely will need at the minimum a basic coffee maker to assist me in remaining human. We’ll also need a ton of usb wall adapters.

We’re planning on taking it easy the day we land, but we’ll hit the ground running hopefully the day after.

Initially we’re staying in Stones Corner, but we’re also open to exploring.

Where do you recommend for picking up basic home goods to get up and running?

 

So, we make landfall in about 18 days. We’re effectively starting fresh.

I absolutely will need at the minimum a basic coffee maker to assist me in remaining human. We’ll also need a ton of usb wall adapters.

We’re planning on taking it easy the day we land, but we’ll hit the ground running hopefully the day after.

Initially we’re staying in Stones Corner, but we’re also open to exploring.

Where do you recommend for picking up basic home goods to get up and running?

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Possum Magic (aussie.zone)
submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by Chef_Boyargee@aussie.zone to c/ama@aussie.zone
 

My kid brought this home from their school library today. Way out here in the desert southwest of the United States. I think it’s a neat piece of Aussie culture that I did not expect to find here.

My question is: does this book hold any particular cultural cachet for Australians, similar to like the Hungry Caterpillar book by Eric Carle or others?

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Banking as an expat (aussie.zone)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Chef_Boyargee@aussie.zone to c/ama@aussie.zone
 

We’re working on setting up the ability to spend money easily in Australia. We’re looking at Wise for transfers and starting to live in Aus. As we roll into collecting pay, are there any banks or credit unions that are recommended or actively discouraged from using?

 

We’re working on setting up the ability to spend money easily in Australia. We’re looking at Wise for transfers and starting to live in Aus. As we roll into collecting pay, are there any banks or credit unions that are recommended or actively discouraged from using?

 

We’re working on setting up the ability to spend money easily in Australia. We’re looking at Wise for transfers and starting to live in Aus. As we roll into collecting pay, are there any banks or credit unions (if that’s even a thing outside of the US) that are recommended or actively discouraged from using?

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