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I took my new (to me) electric motorcycle out with friends for the first time.

I calculated from my previous solo trips that the motorcycle had a range of about 120km (75mi). My friends were more experienced than me, and they picked the route. I had told them that I was only comfortable riding 100km, but I guess that didn't mean much. If I had pressed for details about the route instead of trying to fit in, I would have discovered that the round trip was 140km before we left.

The motorcycle performed beautifully until it shut off after about 120km. Still 20km from civilisation.

What I learned that day is that the average person is far kinder than social media will lead you to believe. I was near the top of the hill, so I decided to push to the top and coast most of the way home. I think around 6 people stopped to help push on the steep section of the hill (one at a time), and I lost count of the number of other people who stopped to check on me on the flat sections. I'm guessing over 20. I was actually thinking of writing a sign that said "I'm fine, don't help me" just so I could make faster progress.

It was a pretty warm day and the motorcycle is about 300kg (650lb), so I was happy to take water from 4 different people along the way.

Eventually someone with a trailer stopped and asked if I wanted to put the motorcycle on the trailer and get a ride home. I don't think I've ever accepted anything faster. It cost me a bottle of high quality whiskey, but it was still much cheaper than calling for roadside assistance.

In summary, it was partly my fault for not pushing for details, and partly my fault for not checking the distance travelled as we went. I'd love to blame the motorcycle for cutting out with 2/5 bars remaining, but I really did know the maximum range. It's also a really cheap motorcycle with almost no thought or effort in its design. It even has a chain guard for a hub motor (no chains anywhere).

I still love the motorcycle, will still only ride electric, and will probably ride with those friends again; but next time I'm checking the distance first.

TL;DR
Rode electric motorcycle further than its max range. Humans are much more caring than you'd expect. Got home exhausted, but proud of humanity.

Also it's freezing please hurry up train. Go faster.

1. Has anyone verified these people can distinguish a bin from pavers or flooring?

2. Has anyone ever witnessed an electrician utilise a bin in their personal lives? As in is this a professional proclivity og the electricians, or a personal lifestyle choice.

~note: this is a shitpost~

Australians love Chicken Salt, other countries i assume have some other crap they call seasoning.

A notable one is MSG, so if an non-australian were to ask 'whats the deal with chicken salt?' Would a reference to MSG be a useful guide?

That's the question. I am not very social so I never really talk to other people in their vans, but I get curious about their experience. Here being anonymous seems ok to ask.

I live in one, in case it's not clear. I know there's a lot of people who do the same so maybe there's someone here. Probably not but it's worth a try. There used to be a van dwellers community on reddit, but mostly americans and instagram people.

Anyone here have a loved one with dementia?

Turns out I'm well and truly behind the times...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superloop_(company)

In June 2021, Superloop acquired Internet service provider Exetel for $110 million in cash and shares.

Exetel had been going steadily downhill since the death of John Linton (his blog was always a highlight back in the day -> https://johnl.blogs.exetel.com.au/ <- a super refreshing and honest look at the behind the scenes of broadband in Australia) but recently tried to sign up an NBN plan with them and it has become a total disaster. Tried ringing support to see what was going with our order and could honestly not understand any of the four support reps I got palmed between. Importantly, they could also not understand me apparently.

Cancelled that order (via email) and opted to try Superloop... only to receive an almost identical template welcome email. Uh oh. A quick Google and DAMMIT, I'm in the trap again.

Have been super happy with Aussie Broadband but given we need to run two connections (NBN + Starlink) just to ensure we can reliably stay online because HFC is a disaster in this area (like all areas probably) I thought I'd try a cheaper provider until the 250/100 plans are released later this year.

Clearly a mistake.

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https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/bye-rupert/

For media bias - https://libguides.usc.edu.au/help-evaluating/bias

Who else is procrastinating at work?