Hang in there. It’s nearly over.
I do not understand people who cut jeans into shorts so short they are mostly loose flapping pockets. Just looks weird.
They’re just showing off that they actually have pockets, unlike the evil bait-and-switch jeans I bought which have a curved seam that mimics where a pocket should go but fails to actually be a pocket.
😂
Beach doggo flies!
Power’s back. It’s working now, but the electrician didn’t need to do anything… Was too expensive to replace power socket so it’s just sitting there all covered in soot. Hopefully will get a quote for the switchboard and haggle to landlord to deal with it. Honestly, too tired to give a shit.
Thanks everyone for reading me rant yesterday. I got some helpful responses and it really meant a lot to me as I was quite distressed then. This is a nice little community, I love it here :)
I am glad you have power back, even if the switchboard issue is not repaired. You should also ask the landlord about the last electrical safety check which was conducted, as they are legally required to have this done every two years and rectify any problems identified.
From the EnergySafe website:
Rental providers must ensure an electrical safety check of all electrical switchboards, wiring and fittings in the premises is conducted every two years by a licensed electrician.
If requested, they must also provide the renter with the date of the most recent safety check, in writing.
The safety check must be conducted in accordance with section 4 of AS/NZS 3019:2022 “Electrical installations—Periodic assessment”.
If an electrical safety check has not been conducted within the last two years at the time the renter occupies the premises, the rental provider must arrange an electrical safety check as soon as practicable.
If the safety check shows electrical repairs are needed to make the property safe, the rental provider should engage a registered electrical contractor (REC) or a licensed electrician employed by a REC to do the repair work.
An electrical safety check happened a few months ago. I remember they pointed out the switchboard, but it looks like nothing happened of it. I will 100% follow this up with the landlord.
What was the problem in the end of you don’t mind me asking? Is it safe as it is right now?
Water got into it. It kept popping and had smoke pop out of it each time (one time fire). It had melted a bunch of plastic and despite being dry it would keep smoking, so that’s why we got an electrician. It’s no longer smoking so I guess it wasn’t completely dry last I checked. I did also clean the socket myself as it had a bunch of grease(?) and weird gunk inside it, so maybe that helped?
Is it safe as it is right now?
Hahaha, probably not. It’s a power outlet next to the sink and it has huge gaps where it meets the tile wall. Don’t know how this is the first time I got water in it, but it’ll probably happen again at some point.
Crikey, is that even legal in this day and age? I’m guessing your REA/landlord aren’t very big on codes, based on what you were saying yesterday but come on - that seems like every type of hazard I can think of. Fire hazard, electrocution hazard, probably a pest hazard, since there’s a gap between the wall and it’s right next to the sink that’s probably also a mild hazard
Even though I got a good sleep I’m not a shiny happy person today.
Hang in there it’s nearly over
I’m in power saver mode.
Same. I’m so over this. Although this is almost exactly what Adelaide was like when I lived there. Except it was for 3 months.
Did my third water walk in a row this morning. Definitely feeling it - using muscles I haven’t used or used as much. I hope the weather allows a few more - just not this hot, thanks.
In other news, the heat seems to have fried drivers’ brains - someone nearly turned into me and I did have my lights on so it wasn’t a matter of the silver car being harder to see. And I nearly got clipped by a Pajero.
Boy am I looking forward to when I can just walk to the beach.I made a start on cleaning up the shed this morning. It is a disgraceful mess, I have no idea where half this stuff even came from! Does engine oil go off? I have a bottle full of oil and I have no idea what it is for or how long it has been there.
It’s hazardous waste - take to recycling centre for proper disposal.
Nah, I’ll just add it to my collection of paint tins, gas bottles and fluorescent tubes that I look at occassionally and think “I really must get around to taking those to the recycling centre” before completely forgetting about them again 🤣
Or, with a move likely in the near future I might actually get off my butt and take them.
It doesn’t go off it just loses it’s lubrication properties. Toss it if it’s been open.
Apple Cinnamon bunz 🤤
My
anacondastomach don’t want none unless you got bunz, hunI like big buns and I cannot lie
You other loaves can’t deny
That when a bun walks it’ll blow up my waist
As I stuff it in my face
The bakery I rung, want to munch a loaf
'Cause you noticed that bun was stuffed
Deep with bits of raisins
I’m starved and I can’t stop eatinnot my best work sorry lol
Started Band of Brothers a couple of days ago and just to episode 9
I can’t stop crying. Wasn’t ready for this.
Left the ac on in the bedroom last night, made heaps of difference. Got a decent nights sleep and feeling much more human.
No air-con + sleeping in the lounge gang here.
Really felt my holiday was just starting the other day and now I’m back and have sads. Well at least I can tick off some major sightseeing off my list. Was surprised, but the Vatican City for art was definitely one of my favourites. Paid an obnoxious amount for a tour, but it was worth it just by to get in a little bit earlier. Tourists are rabid, even in Winter.
Went for a drive out to Altona for a crunchwrap supreme from Taco Bell and then over to … I just checked the maps and apparently it’s Laverton North but it’s not where I’d say Laverton North is… anyway I took the car over to “Laverton North” for a nice wash to get the bugs and road off from my long weekend adventures.
Lovely brrr’ing around with some tunes and AC on a warm evening.
Edit: I mean, I guess it can be Laverton North…
Today feels better. Dunno if it’s just me but it’s way less oppressive.
I think it’s nicer today as long as you aren’t in the sun. In the shade it almost feels cool.
I think it’s because the air is moving. Yesterday was not much wind so to me it felt hotter. Going to be a nasty night once the wind drops though.
Yesterday’s waves were non existent, just one every now and then, and small, water like glass. Today’s waves easily 1.5-2m on the main beach, and powerful as. Caught some great ones.
There was a bloke at the dog beach in point lonsdale yesterday with a surfboard…
That was a headscratcher.
Ah you’re right, closed is my pharmacy,
So today I’ll take it easy.I braved the heat to fill my car with bags to take to the op shop tomorrow. I fitted in way more than I thought I would, only 2 bags left for now - but I’m about to start filling up more! I’ll need to buy more bags when I am out tomorrow, this decluttering jag is going through them at a great rate.
