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Plumbing item shortage in NZ from an Aussie hack https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/131009314/tiktok-drink-bottle-hack-causes-nationwide-pvc-pipe-shortage

Not childish - maybe childlike. But what is wrong with having a bit of fun occasionally, or better still more often.

Yep, but I already have the drill and bits so no need for something I might do not even once in a blue moon :)

Love it.

But for some real fun make one of the lamingtons from sponge rubber.:)

But if he used a smaller drill bit he could also core it after peeling.

Ooh - Maybe I'll soak it in some tawny port as I don't drink reds. And for a form of biltong I rub salt and herbs in to some steak and let it dry, either in the fridge or on the caravan bench> I slice it very thinly with my sharp sharp sharp Nakiri knife. and aanother pork trick i've found -...

True Blue It does work with store bought bacon if it mentions that it is smoked, and most is even if not mentioned. And I've had it on my bench for days and with no ill side effects. And the 2 LEGGED rat is the sole human occupant of my caravan :)

I do like cheeses and living on my own I used to buy small blocks, But keeping in a container in the fridge the outside could still dry out or even turn mouldy. So I went to slices which were handy as a slice or 2 would fit neatly on a bit of toast to then melt in the microwave with onion and...

I got caught once only early one morning when I was brain fogged and my Amazon a/c was hacked. Luckily a happy outcome from the bank. My rule is, any sms or email - go to my bookmarks and direct to MYgov, bank, company or whatever. Never never through a link

flannels and hand towels on a tight budget This is about function over form i.e. if you wnat something that does the job rather than how it looks Either buy a towel from an op shop -one that you know has good water absorbing properties ( some are terrible) cut in to hand towel and flannel size...

Food storage tips I don't know if they work, but

Kia Ora, Gidday 74 yr old Kiwi been in Oz 10 1/2 years, living on the road in my 86' 15' poptop - 1 cold water tap, a portapotty, what I call a pallet for abed but in reality an innerpsrung 800mm wide bed. Have a Joolca ensuite and water heater when needed, Lots of rural pet sits - have had up...

Do you like cured hams such as Iberico, prosciutto etc. Try this - I've been doing it for a few years now. buy a good bacon whether middle rashers or just the streaky. I use Aldi where possible. A good test is to try a rasher - if it's almost like ham go for it. If middle, cut off the streaky...

People forget that it is the LAND that holds most of the value, not necessarily the buildings. If the house was removed, the price would still be the same. Cast an eye over rateable values and note both the land, and then the improvements

Don't try and separate them - ever tried to stop 2 cats fighting? Teeth and nails.

I have found that with most butter chicken recipes that the chicken is never as succulent and tender as that in Indian restaurants, usually because the chicken is ionly cooked for a few minutes. I have not yet tried this one but wonder if the overnight marinde will make it as tender with a 3...

Sugar free? I think not. The sugar referred to will be refined sugar whether white raw or brown, Fruits still contain different forms of sugar. BUT Sucrose is a disaccharide made of glucose and fructose. It's commonly known as “table sugar” Dates? Well the Dates are a source of fructose, which...