RustyRaven

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[โ€“] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 6 points 4 months ago (11 children)

Anyone looking for ideas for carpet?

here's an idea for you!

Just think, someone had to make that carpet, someone else had to decide to stock it to sell, and someone else had to buy it for this to happen. So many people you have to wonder "what were they thinking?!"

[โ€“] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 2 points 4 months ago

They do, I have one I use at my parent's place. But if you don't have a sliding door they are not much use.

[โ€“] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago (4 children)

Why can't we buy this style of non-permanent pet door in Australia?

[โ€“] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 2 points 4 months ago

It will be having android auto - it has some connection already, but it might just be to play music. I have a TomTom gps unit that I actually really like for navigation, both because it keeps the maps downloaded and doesn't need internet connection and because the dashboard or windscreen mount position is better to look at than in the centre console.

[โ€“] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 11 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I have just submitted my first rental application, which was slightly terrifying. It is a lot more involved than the last time I was looking for a private rental (over 20 years ago!)

Hopefully they haven't just rented it to someone else, the landlord falls in love with Mr Woof and Miss Meow when they see the pictures, the property will be just as I imagine it in real life and I won't have to look at any others. Unlikely, but I can hope!

[โ€“] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 8 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (3 children)

I have van. Now I'm waiting for an assessment of whether the reversing camera can be installed without a new head unit ๐Ÿคž

It is nice sitting up high and being able to see further, but it will take a while to get used to primarily using the side mirrors. I have so far managed to avoid turning on the windscreen wipers instead of the blinkers.

Edit: this is taking much longer than anticipated.

2nd Edit: I will need a new head unit. The good news is they can do it tomorrow, so will be able to back more confidently very soon. I did manage to back into my carport without too much trouble when I got home, although the sensors' beeping adds a new feeling of drama to the process.

[โ€“] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago

New car comes with a full tank of fuel ๐Ÿ˜

[โ€“] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 1 points 4 months ago (3 children)

I used to drive a Volvo, so have done the indicator switch before. I still occassionally do the wrong side for absolutely no reason. When I drove my Mum's VW for a week I got it right about 90% of the time.

[โ€“] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

That's always been Miss Meow's position. I believe either there or on in the footwell behind the front seats is the best place, but I won't have any back seats in the new vehicle. If the front seat is safe for her that would work well, otherwise she will need to be strapped down in her carrier in the back. She's going to hate it either way, although the sedatives the vet gave us should help.

[โ€“] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

There is. But it's on the opposite side to the car I have now (and I think every car I have ever had) so I'm sure I'll autopilot to the wrong side at least once. I'm guessing the 3d or 4th time I fill up.

[โ€“] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago (4 children)

Mr Woof is fairly little too, but I believe the air bag can make the passenger seat unsafe for dogs (like it is for children).

I've been trying to figure out if it would be unsafe for a cat in a carrier, but the info I find is all self-contradictory AI garbage and clickbait websites copying each other rather than anything that seems like it is actually trustworthy.

[โ€“] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Blueberry pie with custard please.

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