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Re: Things that you rate!
Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2025 11:48 am
by wenchbarwer
heater31 wrote:wenchbarwer wrote:He's probably learnt more in his time as an SSO than he will in the placement! They should give the kids some RPL, I reckon.
Usually gets a foot in the door for contracts/available positions.....
Absolutely, my youngest and his girlfriend are in the same boat as Dutchy's lad
Re: Things that you rate!
Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2025 1:09 pm
by Booney
Out of office set up.
See you next Tuesday.
Re: Things that you rate!
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2025 8:34 am
by Lightning McQueen
Anyone use the "waze" app?
Bloody handy, daughter heard on her way out the house that there's an accidient in Wingfield so rang me to see if I knew where as she has multiple options to get to work.
Worked out within a minute that there is actually two collisions in the Wingfield/Dry Creek area, she can now travel to work with relative ease by choosing a alternative route.
Re: Things that you rate!
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2025 8:38 am
by wenchbarwer
Lightning McQueen wrote:Anyone use the "waze" app?
Bloody handy, daughter heard on her way out the house that there's an accidient in Wingfield so rang me to see if I knew where as she has multiple options to get to work.
Worked out within a minute that there is actually two collisions in the Wingfield/Dry Creek area, she can now travel to work with relative ease by choosing a alternative route.
Friend of mine swears by it
Re: Things that you rate!
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2025 9:05 am
by Lightning McQueen
wenchbarwer wrote:Lightning McQueen wrote:Anyone use the "waze" app?
Bloody handy, daughter heard on her way out the house that there's an accidient in Wingfield so rang me to see if I knew where as she has multiple options to get to work.
Worked out within a minute that there is actually two collisions in the Wingfield/Dry Creek area, she can now travel to work with relative ease by choosing a alternative route.
Friend of mine swears by it
Yeah, I thought it was a piece of frog shit when I was first introduced to it but have since found it very useful.
Re: Things that you rate!
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2025 9:12 am
by MW
Lightning McQueen wrote:Anyone use the "waze" app?
Bloody handy, daughter heard on her way out the house that there's an accidient in Wingfield so rang me to see if I knew where as she has multiple options to get to work.
Worked out within a minute that there is actually two collisions in the Wingfield/Dry Creek area, she can now travel to work with relative ease by choosing a alternative route.
I normally just do a quick google maps view and it will show me the quickest route if there are traffic issues
Re: Things that you rate!
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2025 9:21 am
by wenchbarwer
Lightning McQueen wrote:wenchbarwer wrote:Lightning McQueen wrote:Anyone use the "waze" app?
Bloody handy, daughter heard on her way out the house that there's an accidient in Wingfield so rang me to see if I knew where as she has multiple options to get to work.
Worked out within a minute that there is actually two collisions in the Wingfield/Dry Creek area, she can now travel to work with relative ease by choosing a alternative route.
Friend of mine swears by it
Yeah, I thought it was a piece of frog shit when I was first introduced to it but have since found it very useful.
This was literally my answer when they told me to switch as well

MW wrote:I normally just do a quick google maps view and it will show me the quickest route if there are traffic issues
Apparently waze is like a quicker version of google maps, in regards to showing traffic issues
Re: Things that you rate!
Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2025 4:30 pm
by mighty_tiger_79
how much does waze cost?
Re: Things that you rate!
Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2025 7:09 pm
by RustyCage
mighty_tiger_79 wrote:how much does waze cost?
Free. It’s good for knowing where speed cameras are too
Things that you rate!
Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2025 7:10 pm
by RustyCage
Ports AFL season ending next week. It’s been a slog!
Re: Things that you rate!
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2025 3:34 pm
by Lightning McQueen
RustyCage wrote:mighty_tiger_79 wrote:how much does waze cost?
Free. It’s good for knowing where speed cameras are too
What he said.
Pretty accurate too.
Re: Things that you rate!
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2025 4:13 pm
by Dutchy
On LM's advice Ive been using it while travelling around the city over the last week, seems really good, still need to get a deeper understanding of its features though.
Re: Things that you rate!
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2025 8:57 am
by Lightning McQueen
Dutchy wrote:On LM's advice Ive been using it while travelling around the city over the last week, seems really good, still need to get a deeper understanding of its features though.
Same, I think it offers a lot more than what i use it for, a good sit and study on the tot should get me a bit more knowlegeable. I like the way it highlights the whole affected stretch of road when it's closed or has speed restrictions.
Re: Things that you rate!
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2025 10:37 am
by Lightning McQueen
Was having trouble with my weight when I was with my GF, I like to imtermittent fast and she prepared heavy dishes in the evening and we dined a fair bit.
I got back from Bali pretty annoyed with myself as I hit 96kg and knew it was gonna be a struggle to reel it back in, my first goal was to get under 90.
Although I've been a bit crook for 3 weeks now so it's hindered going to the gym or getting up at 4:30am to go for a run/walk I've managed to be pretty stringent with my eating and drinking, not great but reasonably good (it makes it hard when I crank the smoker ever Sunday).
Clocked in at 90.1 this morning, gives me great incentive heading into the weekend, if I drink beer and eat crap then I have more work to do, if I exercise, limit myself to a few gins with soda water and sugar free mixers I should be well on my way to my next goal.
Re: Things that you rate!
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2025 3:20 pm
by Corona Man
People.
People, who listen and care.
People who understand, don’t ridicule, and help you find solutions.
Struggling through a couple of “black dog” days. Been in some dark places. Scary dark.
Our HR guy is fantastic. My employer gets it, they want to retain staff.
There is hope. There is light.
Re: Things that you rate!
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2025 5:39 pm
by locky801
Corona Man wrote:People.
People, who listen and care.
People who understand, don’t ridicule, and help you find solutions.
Struggling through a couple of “black dog” days. Been in some dark places. Scary dark.
Our HR guy is fantastic. My employer gets it, they want to retain staff.
There is hope. There is light.
The last line sums it up CM, yes there is x 2, take care buddy
Re: Things that you rate!
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2025 2:58 pm
by Booney
Aussie Molly Picklum is the World Surfing Champion.
Oi Oi Oi.
Re: Things that you rate!
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2025 3:03 pm
by MW
Corona Man wrote:People.
People, who listen and care.
People who understand, don’t ridicule, and help you find solutions.
Struggling through a couple of “black dog” days. Been in some dark places. Scary dark.
Our HR guy is fantastic. My employer gets it, they want to retain staff.
There is hope. There is light.
Hope you are ok CM. Glad you are getting the support needed.
Re: Things that you rate!
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2025 8:39 am
by Lightning McQueen
Lightning McQueen wrote:Was having trouble with my weight when I was with my GF, I like to imtermittent fast and she prepared heavy dishes in the evening and we dined a fair bit.
I got back from Bali pretty annoyed with myself as I hit 96kg and knew it was gonna be a struggle to reel it back in, my first goal was to get under 90.
Although I've been a bit crook for 3 weeks now so it's hindered going to the gym or getting up at 4:30am to go for a run/walk I've managed to be pretty stringent with my eating and drinking, not great but reasonably good (it makes it hard when I crank the smoker ever Sunday).
Clocked in at 90.1 this morning, gives me great incentive heading into the weekend, if I drink beer and eat crap then I have more work to do, if I exercise, limit myself to a few gins with soda water and sugar free mixers I should be well on my way to my next goal.
Continuing to trend in the right direction, down to 89 now without making too much effort, still need to stop eating the cheese slices straight out of the fridge when I'm peckish and we have lollie and chocolate jars at work that are filled up daily, when they load it up with Turkish delights and Twirl's it takes some will power to avoid.
I've upped my exercise this week so it will be interesting to see the next weigh in, I'm aiming at hitting 85 next, no time limit set, I'm not going to bust my nut trying, I still need to live and enjoy my life.
Re: Things that you rate!
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2025 9:13 am
by wenchbarwer
Everything in moderation, including moderation. Good work LM!