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How interesting. I divorced after 22 years*. Met my current partner a few years after when I was 44. Now I live the same lifestyle as you do. 19 years this year (no end in sight!).
(*on reflection I think both my ex's and my families were somewhat toxic, but you dont know that when you are in it)
(*on reflection I think both my ex's and my families were somewhat toxic, but you dont know that when you are in it)
December 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
How interesting. I divorced after 22 years*. Met my current partner a few years after when I was 44. Now I live the same lifestyle as you do. 19 years this year (no end in sight!).
(*on reflection I think both my ex's and my families were somewhat toxic, but you dont know that when you are in it)
(*on reflection I think both my ex's and my families were somewhat toxic, but you dont know that when you are in it)
A Christmas movie;
a group of cartoon characters are looking at a baby with their mouths open
ALT: a group of cartoon characters are looking at a baby with their mouths open
media.tenor.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:35 AM
A Christmas movie;
The Japanese bought out a US convenience store chain. Hence the odd name, and their odd symbol, an old style milk churn.
Milk not being a big thing in Japan either, except, inexplicably, at public baths!
Milk not being a big thing in Japan either, except, inexplicably, at public baths!
December 7, 2025 at 7:42 AM
The Japanese bought out a US convenience store chain. Hence the odd name, and their odd symbol, an old style milk churn.
Milk not being a big thing in Japan either, except, inexplicably, at public baths!
Milk not being a big thing in Japan either, except, inexplicably, at public baths!
Ha, I missed the first line and as I read the second paragraph I thought; "Combini" that's an unusual name to pick for a dog!
December 7, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Ha, I missed the first line and as I read the second paragraph I thought; "Combini" that's an unusual name to pick for a dog!
In 2019, partner and I rode in the first class (club executive I think was the actual name) on the high speed in Italy tween Florence and Rome. It was pretty nice, maybe not _quite_ as nice as your sons trip. We got free stuff too which made partner pretty happy
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 AM
In 2019, partner and I rode in the first class (club executive I think was the actual name) on the high speed in Italy tween Florence and Rome. It was pretty nice, maybe not _quite_ as nice as your sons trip. We got free stuff too which made partner pretty happy
I had this last night for the first time ever. Id never heard of it before and I love potatoes so much (my record is potatoes cooked seven different ways at one meal).
Really, try this
omnivorescookbook.com/potato-stir-...
Really, try this
omnivorescookbook.com/potato-stir-...
Shredded Potato Stir Fry (酸辣土豆丝)
The potato stir fry features potatoes cooked until crispy, then mixed with spicy chili peppers, powerful black vinegar, and a touch of sugar.
omnivorescookbook.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:51 AM
I had this last night for the first time ever. Id never heard of it before and I love potatoes so much (my record is potatoes cooked seven different ways at one meal).
Really, try this
omnivorescookbook.com/potato-stir-...
Really, try this
omnivorescookbook.com/potato-stir-...
So, shall we argue over the difference between scientists and natural philosopers?
Meanwhile, a guy, famous for laying drunken in the street, whose film clip sits above these comments and who clearly mixes up the story of Galileo with Copernicus wields inordinate political power in Australia...
Meanwhile, a guy, famous for laying drunken in the street, whose film clip sits above these comments and who clearly mixes up the story of Galileo with Copernicus wields inordinate political power in Australia...
November 15, 2025 at 8:33 PM
So, shall we argue over the difference between scientists and natural philosopers?
Meanwhile, a guy, famous for laying drunken in the street, whose film clip sits above these comments and who clearly mixes up the story of Galileo with Copernicus wields inordinate political power in Australia...
Meanwhile, a guy, famous for laying drunken in the street, whose film clip sits above these comments and who clearly mixes up the story of Galileo with Copernicus wields inordinate political power in Australia...
Academics certainly. Scientists, not so much.
November 15, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Academics certainly. Scientists, not so much.
How stupid. He's mixing up Galileo's story with Copernicus. AND neither of them were arguing with other scientists, they were arguing against the church!
November 14, 2025 at 12:11 AM
How stupid. He's mixing up Galileo's story with Copernicus. AND neither of them were arguing with other scientists, they were arguing against the church!
Drove into Queensland via broken Hill a few days ago. Astonished by the number of goats along the road, before and after broken Hill
September 27, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Drove into Queensland via broken Hill a few days ago. Astonished by the number of goats along the road, before and after broken Hill
Some things for you to investigate...
Base load (a renewable driven grid doesn't need the concept).
Batteries at transmission levels. They aren't just for storing power (google VAr support)
SMR are only "cheap" if they are mass produced. There is no market for them
Base load (a renewable driven grid doesn't need the concept).
Batteries at transmission levels. They aren't just for storing power (google VAr support)
SMR are only "cheap" if they are mass produced. There is no market for them
September 6, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Some things for you to investigate...
Base load (a renewable driven grid doesn't need the concept).
Batteries at transmission levels. They aren't just for storing power (google VAr support)
SMR are only "cheap" if they are mass produced. There is no market for them
Base load (a renewable driven grid doesn't need the concept).
Batteries at transmission levels. They aren't just for storing power (google VAr support)
SMR are only "cheap" if they are mass produced. There is no market for them
Here is one article. I met the author about 20 years ago at a discussion of introducing renewables into Australia. His research then showed it was feasible for 100% renewables while many were saying there would be constraints against. He has been closer to right than the vast majority of opinions.
September 6, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Here is one article. I met the author about 20 years ago at a discussion of introducing renewables into Australia. His research then showed it was feasible for 100% renewables while many were saying there would be constraints against. He has been closer to right than the vast majority of opinions.
You could swing the nuclear/fossil balance a bit to favour nuclear by costing externalities (ie cost of global warming) into the economics of generation.
But that would give an even _bigger_ advantage to renewables.
But that would give an even _bigger_ advantage to renewables.
September 6, 2025 at 12:21 AM
You could swing the nuclear/fossil balance a bit to favour nuclear by costing externalities (ie cost of global warming) into the economics of generation.
But that would give an even _bigger_ advantage to renewables.
But that would give an even _bigger_ advantage to renewables.
Basically it is and always was economics. Fossil fuel was always cheaper than nuclear. Renewables are cheaper again.
September 6, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Basically it is and always was economics. Fossil fuel was always cheaper than nuclear. Renewables are cheaper again.
And in Japan it sometimes is and sometimes isn't.
August 19, 2025 at 7:49 AM
And in Japan it sometimes is and sometimes isn't.
We were only about a 1m or so away from the spider and when I pressed the shutter button it lit the spider up with the red focus light,
which elicited a very load scream from said friend as they thought the spider itself had changed colours in preparation for an attack!!
which elicited a very load scream from said friend as they thought the spider itself had changed colours in preparation for an attack!!
August 18, 2025 at 5:34 AM
We were only about a 1m or so away from the spider and when I pressed the shutter button it lit the spider up with the red focus light,
which elicited a very load scream from said friend as they thought the spider itself had changed colours in preparation for an attack!!
which elicited a very load scream from said friend as they thought the spider itself had changed colours in preparation for an attack!!
I think you are right (Nephila pilipes). I got a nice picture of one in Queensland with a plain tan coloured body and one in Malaysia very much like yours.
The Queensland one was very funny. I was with a friend (who isnt comfortable with spiders) and I only had a modest point and shoot camera ...
The Queensland one was very funny. I was with a friend (who isnt comfortable with spiders) and I only had a modest point and shoot camera ...
August 18, 2025 at 5:31 AM
I think you are right (Nephila pilipes). I got a nice picture of one in Queensland with a plain tan coloured body and one in Malaysia very much like yours.
The Queensland one was very funny. I was with a friend (who isnt comfortable with spiders) and I only had a modest point and shoot camera ...
The Queensland one was very funny. I was with a friend (who isnt comfortable with spiders) and I only had a modest point and shoot camera ...
Depending on the breeds and noting being in the snow cant be indefinite, some (most?) dogs have fat pads for insulation and special blood circulatory systems to minimise heat loss from their paws. Also if they have hairy feet that helps too.
August 13, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Depending on the breeds and noting being in the snow cant be indefinite, some (most?) dogs have fat pads for insulation and special blood circulatory systems to minimise heat loss from their paws. Also if they have hairy feet that helps too.
I bought one of the foundation books and a copy of dune from a 2nd hand shop a few years ago. I read them both in high school 40 years ago. The foundation one was really shallow but Dune was far better than I remember. I re-read caves of steel and it was OK, if a bit dated.
August 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I bought one of the foundation books and a copy of dune from a 2nd hand shop a few years ago. I read them both in high school 40 years ago. The foundation one was really shallow but Dune was far better than I remember. I re-read caves of steel and it was OK, if a bit dated.
Do you drive there early from Adelaide or do you camp nearby overnight? (Thinking of maybe doing a quick trip myself in the near future)
August 9, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Do you drive there early from Adelaide or do you camp nearby overnight? (Thinking of maybe doing a quick trip myself in the near future)
Since at least 1948. Universal declaration of human rights. Article 17.
August 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Since at least 1948. Universal declaration of human rights. Article 17.