I’ve always known them as Cock Sucking Cowboys. Having flashbacks.

I mean there are reasons these services are used, like wanting to know how many steps we took, engaging with peers, know where other people are located etc. Not saying it’s all doom and gloom. Just observing that it used to be that you could go around walking, sleeping, shopping, socialising and watching movies without data being collected for every tiny life detail. It’s just different, that’s all. For younger people it’s normal, but for older people it feels… I dunno, like something has been lost that will never be gotten back.

I have had a realisation that todays kids will never experience a life where they are not under constant observation. And it’s probably willingly. Social media, tracking aps on phone from parents, data collected on their preferences for any media they engage with, smart watches that monitor movement and sleep, etc.

No, they would not. They want to live on their own house blocks, but if a leaf from a neighbours tree should fall in their yard, they will throw a raged fit. They will install nothing but concrete and fake grass in their own yards, and spend their evenings kicking over any saplings the council tries to plant in nature strips or parks. Probably because ‘leaves’ and ‘birds’.

Maybe they see you are more responsible to be in a hotel than the other person? Bonus, you’ll hopefully get to enjoy better heating during this cold snap! Hope they sort it out and you can get back to your home soon.

Cheaper than heating the bathroom.

You probably already know, but just in case, be aware lemsip has paracetamol in it so you can’t take panadol at the same time, as you can exceed the dose.

One good thing about these mid winter days is that the angle of the Sun is perfect for streaming into my kitchen windows. It warms it up plus is a mood lifter.

Fingerless gloves, or gloves that can be used on touch screens. For non Touch screen warmth, Possum gloves and wonderfully cosy.

Edit: also, you can go to a local library or shopping centre to hang out for a bit to defrost if it’s too cold at home.

Ok I’ll admit I don’t understand the arrows and AB please help.

Unless it can be turned into something interesting for public use, like an observation tower, I don’t see the point of keeping it. Not everything has physical historical value worth preserving. Pull it down, plant a tree instead and make a pocket park where people can sit at lunchtime. Put up a plaque or info board if they are really keen, call it tower park and maximise the utility of public space. Anyway, welcome to my Ted talk for city planning.

I find most of the sports brands are of a similar mid quality. That is, less durable than they used to be. I remember runners lasting way longer than they currently do. I usually only buy when on sale, that way I feel I’m not getting ripped off for something that won’t last. DFO outlets or sites like Catch often have significant discounts. Spending $300 one off or $100 three times over will work out the same I guess.

0.4 here. Brrrrrrr

I think it’s my turn tonight to have a poor nights sleep. I’m tired but wide awake at the same time.

If you want something specific for stains, I find the Exit Soap sticks work better than sard. Can’t comment on regular wash usage though, for that I rotate between whatever powder or liquid is on special.

You can use any ceramic or glass dishes, as long as there are no metal trims on them. I just use my normal bowls and plates for reheating. Also I think you can buy Pyrex ones with a glass bowl and plastic lid if you need something transportable.

In my ideal house there would be regular heating plus a wood heater. Wood heater for night when I want to put effort in and regular heating for the rest of the time. I want the mod cons and the cake.

Cosy! Happy to help split wood

Days like this I wish I had a house with a wood fire. The crackle sounds and warm glow are a cure for winter cold and sads.

Have gas ducted heating, is set at 22. I get cold. I can happily not need ac in summer, but winter without heating is intolerable.