The totally off-topic thread

[whatmeworry]

Sadly not buying but renting. But probably a good thing. This will be a 12 month testing thing.

Which area are you looking at?

 

[Pushka]

Which area are you looking at?

Central ish. . CBD; Southbank; Docklands; North Melbourne. The latter being near the Unis where we have major clients. We don't plan on having a car so will be dependent on public transport which compared with Adelaide is fabulous.

 

[GarrettM]

Decided to give the alfresco a clean as we prepare to sell. Probably should have done it at least once before in the past four years or so. Making a major difference.

 

[RAM]

Port Melbourne may be worth a look with tram through it and thousands and thousands of new units and rents, well, how do you say definitely not defying gravity...

 

[Flying mermaid]

Just spent 45 minutes continuously whisking a lemon curd to thicken. I wonder if it's possible to over thicken a curd (I know you could scramble it, but I didn't do that).

Must be a faster way of making curd...maybe I should have used a wider pot.

thermomix - and you don't need to whisk - just walk away and read a book until done.

 

[anat0l]

thermomix - and you don't need to whisk - just walk away and read a book until done.

I ain't got a couple of thousand bucks to spend on that.

 

[anat0l]

Another string to the bow, another feather in the cap, another degree for the wall... one "problem" with being one of the very few doctoral graduates getting his Graduate Diploma in a crowd of others whose highest degree is a Bachelor is that you stand out like a sore thumb everywhere, including all the wide angle shots the cameras are making for the live broadcast of graduation.

Hope to soon to be a school teacher, but that'll depend on job applications, not ceremony.

 

[Flying mermaid]

I ain't got a couple of thousand bucks to spend on that.

just read your post below - still studying, then it is definitely whisking for the moment. If you like cooking though remember it in years to come when you have the money. What do you plan to teach? MIss FM is a teacher and quite passionate about it.

 

[anat0l]

just read your post below - still studying, then it is definitely whisking for the moment. If you like cooking though remember it in years to come when you have the money. What do you plan to teach? MIss FM is a teacher and quite passionate about it.

Technically I've been living this year out of the sock drawer stuffed with whatever I saved in my last career, but still, a couple of thou is a lot to spend on a piece of equipment. Would definitely need to make it worth it. Besides, I can't take the thermomix with me to other houses or parties all the time, but a whisk is easy (now I should probably get a large balloon whisk, because the small thing I have right now is manageable but can hurt after a while).

I also like sometimes to cook using methods that doesn't necessarily use electrical appliances. I've full on beat cream before by hand (with a whisk or non-electrical egg beaters); now that hurts a bit, especially if you don't add sugar. Some things like making meringue is impossible to get right without electric beaters. Even then, we have simple electric egg beaters, not those razzle-dazzle planetary mixing contraptions which cost anywhere between $500 - $1500.

If I were to get a thermomix, it'd take the place of a lot of other appliances I wouldn't need to buy when moving into a new home.


I'm qualified to teach mathematics and IT, but due to my other background I could get away teaching high school science, chemistry and physics. I'm hoping to teach maths one way or another; would also really like to get more into STEM education (i.e. the integrated studies, not just the subjects that make it up).

Right now, finding a job is a priority, but by no means easy... unless I'm prepared to move to whoop-whoop and/or take on schools in areas where... how shall I say... the behaviour management requirements far exceed the actual teaching.

 

[Flying mermaid]

Technically I've been living this year out of the sock drawer stuffed with whatever I saved in my last career, but still, a couple of thou is a lot to spend on a piece of equipment. Would definitely need to make it worth it. Besides, I can't take the thermomix with me to other houses or parties all the time, but a whisk is easy (now I should probably get a large balloon whisk, because the small thing I have right now is manageable but can hurt after a while).

I also like sometimes to cook using methods that doesn't necessarily use electrical appliances. I've full on beat cream before by hand (with a whisk or non-electrical egg beaters); now that hurts a bit, especially if you don't add sugar. Some things like making meringue is impossible to get right without electric beaters. Even then, we have simple electric egg beaters, not those razzle-dazzle planetary mixing contraptions which cost anywhere between $500 - $1500.

If I were to get a thermomix, it'd take the place of a lot of other appliances I wouldn't need to buy when moving into a new home.


I'm qualified to teach mathematics and IT, but due to my other background I could get away teaching high school science, chemistry and physics. I'm hoping to teach maths one way or another; would also really like to get more into STEM education (i.e. the integrated studies, not just the subjects that make it up).

Right now, finding a job is a priority, but by no means easy... unless I'm prepared to move to whoop-whoop and/or take on schools in areas where... how shall I say... the behaviour management requirements far exceed the actual teaching.

yes it is fun to do things from first principle and I am sure the quality is amazing, but at my age having a gadget to do it all for me is magic. I really do want to make all our food and the Thermomix makes it so easy. I even mill my own rice flour using it.

We could do with good Maths/Science teachers, so I hope you are successful. Miss FM teaches Science and Psychology and was lucky enough to get a job straight away, but it can be a struggle I know. Hope it goes well for,you.

 

[serfty]

I ain't got a couple of thousand bucks to spend on that.

Get one second hand if you really want - you can save plenty.

I reckon there's an 80% markup on landing costs for the units sold here in Oz.

SWMBO defends hers - she must as it's rarely used.

Personally I I'd save my money ...

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

anat0l - just buy an electric whisk !!!

 

[cove]

anat01 this is frequent flyer land so if you pull a job in the back blocks I feel certain AFFERS can visit you.

 

[Deleted member]

I ain't got a couple of thousand bucks to spend on that.

As you know, I enjoy cooking , and have a few gadgets. Thermomix isn't one of them. But I did buy a nice wee Braun stick whiz the other day.
It was on mark down with a $50.00 cash back. So basically close to half price.

 

[blackcat20]

As you know, I enjoy cooking , and have a few gadgets. Thermomix isn't one of them. But I did buy a nice wee Braun stick whiz the other day.
It was on mark down with a $50.00 cash back. So basically close to half price.

My stick mixer is one of my most used gadgets especially as it had the mini processor attachment. Gets used for soups, making pesto, curry pastes, chopping up bread for fresh crumbs etc.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Some things like making meringue is impossible to get right without electric beaters.

Copper bowl! Perfect every time with hand beating

 

[Denali]

Two walks in two days, a record for me this year. Might have to dust off and recharge my FitBit.

 

[amaroo]

Looks like an incredible experience!

Nocookies | The Australian

[h=4]Fanning’s ‘unforgettable’ surf[/h]Australian surf legend Mick Fanning braves the chill of a Norwegian winter at midnight for a photoshoot combining the waves and the wonder of the northern lights. Picture: Emil Sollie and Mats Grimsæth

 

[Denali]

Northern Lights are on my bucket list. I tried to convince hubby to go to Norway 2018 but he wants Scotland so maybe next, next, next trip

 

[amaroo]

Northern Lights are on my bucket list. I tried to convince hubby to go to Norway 2018 but he wants Scotland so maybe next, next, next trip

One of the best experiences we've had! I recommend Tromsø ... gorgeous city and perfect for light chasing.