Peter
@peter56k.bsky.social
Still 'sweating the small stuff'.
Melbourne, Australia.
Melbourne, Australia.
The conversion to ⁰F is unnecessary; please stop pandering to people who refuse to adopt the metric system.
December 26, 2025 at 3:19 AM
The conversion to ⁰F is unnecessary; please stop pandering to people who refuse to adopt the metric system.
Coles Raisin Bread, pre-pandemic, $2.00
today, $3.60
Now that's a price rise. Yes, apples versus oranges but those fare rises look manageable.
today, $3.60
Now that's a price rise. Yes, apples versus oranges but those fare rises look manageable.
December 19, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Coles Raisin Bread, pre-pandemic, $2.00
today, $3.60
Now that's a price rise. Yes, apples versus oranges but those fare rises look manageable.
today, $3.60
Now that's a price rise. Yes, apples versus oranges but those fare rises look manageable.
I tried three debit cards, they were all rejected. Is it only credit cards that can be used for age verification?
debit or credit
debit or credit
December 17, 2025 at 8:07 AM
I tried three debit cards, they were all rejected. Is it only credit cards that can be used for age verification?
debit or credit
debit or credit
Black Friday is such a "crock..."
December 2, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Black Friday is such a "crock..."
As another wrote, "Why can't they have trains stop at Hawksburn to enable people to swap platforms?"
December 2, 2025 at 10:49 PM
As another wrote, "Why can't they have trains stop at Hawksburn to enable people to swap platforms?"
I get the absurdity of tracking a train in a tunnel from the air but it does highlight that the train tunnel extends well beyond the new stations. I have travelled Anzac to Malvern once but forgot to take note of exactly where the train emerges. Where is that exactly?
December 2, 2025 at 10:45 PM
I get the absurdity of tracking a train in a tunnel from the air but it does highlight that the train tunnel extends well beyond the new stations. I have travelled Anzac to Malvern once but forgot to take note of exactly where the train emerges. Where is that exactly?
Whatever the merits or otherwise of stopping in the South Yarra/Hawksburn area, and this was covered widely in the media 10 or 15 years ago, it's been settled now. I'm sorry if you were expecting a station to materialise just now after the dust had settled, that train has left the station.
December 2, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Whatever the merits or otherwise of stopping in the South Yarra/Hawksburn area, and this was covered widely in the media 10 or 15 years ago, it's been settled now. I'm sorry if you were expecting a station to materialise just now after the dust had settled, that train has left the station.
I don't know, but I think heavier vehicles could be a major factor. I also note that many interest groups are more interested in using this as a way of scoring points against a Labor government than in actually finding the cause of the problem.
December 2, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I don't know, but I think heavier vehicles could be a major factor. I also note that many interest groups are more interested in using this as a way of scoring points against a Labor government than in actually finding the cause of the problem.
After ANZAC station, the next stop out is Malvern? If I've got this right, the train returns to surface level and follows existing track and runs express to Malvern? The station skipping is built into the timetable?
November 29, 2025 at 10:43 PM
After ANZAC station, the next stop out is Malvern? If I've got this right, the train returns to surface level and follows existing track and runs express to Malvern? The station skipping is built into the timetable?
After ANZAC station, the next stop out is Malvern? If I've got this right, the train returns to surface level and follows existing track and runs express to Malvern? The station skipping is built into the timetable?
November 29, 2025 at 10:35 PM
After ANZAC station, the next stop out is Malvern? If I've got this right, the train returns to surface level and follows existing track and runs express to Malvern? The station skipping is built into the timetable?
Which platform is that screen shot from? I do try to keep up...
November 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Which platform is that screen shot from? I do try to keep up...
I posted about this in a couple of other places and got zero reaction. It's odd because most services are going digital, but residential white page listings are now only accessible by calling directory assistance or using the printed book, web access has been removed.
November 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I posted about this in a couple of other places and got zero reaction. It's odd because most services are going digital, but residential white page listings are now only accessible by calling directory assistance or using the printed book, web access has been removed.
This blog is taking longer to write than the actual holiday!
November 22, 2025 at 3:49 AM
This blog is taking longer to write than the actual holiday!
And continuing in the same train of thought, who in their right mind still calls the Channel Tunnel the Chunnel?
November 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
And continuing in the same train of thought, who in their right mind still calls the Channel Tunnel the Chunnel?
One of the rare occasions when I agree with the Herald Sun, ugh. I know it's already 'a thing' among some, so yes, they are late to this.
November 20, 2025 at 10:22 AM
One of the rare occasions when I agree with the Herald Sun, ugh. I know it's already 'a thing' among some, so yes, they are late to this.
As a tunnel 'tourist', I want to try it on day one. Do I really need to travel end to end to experience it? Where could I jump on and off to get the essential effect?
November 20, 2025 at 12:21 AM
As a tunnel 'tourist', I want to try it on day one. Do I really need to travel end to end to experience it? Where could I jump on and off to get the essential effect?
I cringe when changes like this are described as 'reforms'.
November 12, 2025 at 10:55 PM
I cringe when changes like this are described as 'reforms'.
Are brown rivers really so unusual? 🤔 Enjoy...
November 12, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Are brown rivers really so unusual? 🤔 Enjoy...
I wasn't aware that there were people making such claims, but then again anything goes on social media. I'm old enough to remember the outward opening swing doors on some of the 'red rattlers', the doors were frequently left open in hot weather, which used to fascinate me as a child.
September 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I wasn't aware that there were people making such claims, but then again anything goes on social media. I'm old enough to remember the outward opening swing doors on some of the 'red rattlers', the doors were frequently left open in hot weather, which used to fascinate me as a child.