The Haunted Heater
A young couple’s excitement about moving into their new, old house in Brisbane quickly turned into intrigue when they discovered that their heater seemed to possess a peculiar personality. It would turn on and off at odd hours, and sometimes, they could hear faint whispers emanating from its vents. Determined to uncover the truth, they embarked on a journey to unravel the history of the house and the secrets of the enigmatic heater. Their quest led them to consult with one of the best heater service companies near Brisbane. The technician who inspected the heater was baffled by its ancient design and the strange symbols etched into its metal frame. He suggested that the heater might be older than the house itself, hinting at a mysterious past. Digging deeper, the couple discovered that their home was once owned by a reclusive inventor known for his eccentric experiments. Legend had it…
Operation Cool Down
In a future Melbourne, where the sun’s wrath had pushed temperatures to unbearable extremes, a group of visionary scientists and engineers embarked on a daring mission. They aimed to create a colossal air conditioning system, a marvel of technology that would bring relief to the sweltering city. Their project was known as the “Cooling Crusade,” and it was the city’s last hope against the relentless heat. The team, led by Dr. Emily Chen, a renowned climate scientist, and Jacob Turner, a brilliant engineer, began their work on the outskirts of Melbourne. They sought out the most advanced heating and cooling solutions near Malvern to incorporate into their design. Their plan was to install a series of giant cooling towers, strategically placed around the city, which would work together to lower the temperature. However, their path was fraught with challenges. As they progressed, they encountered fierce opposition from various factions. Some…
Need Extra Support
It’s easy to neglect our health as we age. I think a big part of it comes from not wanting to accept the fact we’re getting older. I think I’m a great example of this mindset. I’ve been managing a chronic illness for the last two years. My illness requires regular check-ups and monitoring. While I do stay on top of my appointments, that’s all I do to support the progression of this illness. Sometimes I like to ignore what is going on, because the more I ignore it, the less it feels it has a hold on me. Lately I’ve been feeling quite isolated and alone. I know I’m struggling more with my illness, and I’m finally starting to come to terms with this. I’m beginning to acknowledge that I do need additional support to effectively manage my condition. After some research to figure out my next steps, I…
Air Conditioning Regret
I wiped a bead of sweat from my forehead and bemoaned, for potentially the thousandth time, that I’d never gotten my aircon fixed during the winter. It was winter! Who fixes an air conditioner in winter?! Smart people was the answer I now subscribed to. I got up from my desk, thinking that maybe it was just my office getting all of the sun and that the rest of the house might be cooler. I was wrong – if anything, my office was an oasis from the rest of my sweltering rooms. The kitchen seemed like it was particularly angry with me, it was so hot. I glanced apprehensively at my stovetop, deciding then and there that I would be ordering takeout for tonight. ‘I bet there’s tons of people looking for a company in Canberra to fix an air conditioning unit right now,’ I grumbled to myself,…
Solo contractor life
Guys, I really need some help. I had a fight with my boss recently and have decided to become a solo contractor. I work in the construction industry and was sick of my boss under-cutting me on my wages. I tried to have a chat to my boss about the salary issues, but he refused to let me speak. Enough was enough and I put in my resignation. Was I hasty in making this decision? Maybe. All I know is that I wasn’t being treated fairly and I needed to take things into my own hands. It’s been two weeks since I resigned from my job. While I don’t need to worry too much about money just yet, I do need to start looking at new forms of employment. I’m thinking about giving the solo contractor life a good hard try. The…
Need a partition
In the last six months, I made the choice to start looking at the real estate market. After years of jumping between renting and living at home, it’s time for me to take the leap into the property market and buy my first home. I’m at this point in my life where I just want to be settled. After one week of browsing the local property market, it became clear to me that my options are limited to apartments and that I should put an end to my house dreams, at least for now. Houses are so expensive and I simply won’t be able to afford the deposit or the repayments. Luckily, I have found an apartment I really do like. It has a super spacious living room which is rare. Plus, it even has a hallway! I’m really not…
Heaters and Holidays
‘How exactly am I supposed to get warm now?’ I groaned into my phone, collapsing onto my bed to emphasise my despair. ‘Buy a blanket, like a regular poor person,’ my sister laughed from the other end of the line. I frowned at her, rolling onto my stomach. ‘That’s cruel.’ ‘What is?’ she asked. ‘You, essentially telling me to suck it up,’ I said. ‘Exactly how many palm trees can you see from your hotel room right now?’ She went quiet for a moment, except for some hushed mumbling. ‘Seventeen,’ she eventually confirmed. ‘But I’m sure they’re out of season. For the tourists, y’know.’ ‘That island only has one season, and you know it,’ I growled. ‘True,’ she sighed. ‘Too hot. It’s always too hot.’ ‘I hate you.’ ‘I know,’ she laughed. ‘Look, if it’s bothering you that bad, why…
Bayou Boat Upgrades
When you’ve lived down in the bayou as long as I have, you pick up a few things here and there about boats. Most people probably think this swamp-dwelling life is a simple one, but the truth is that it’s a life of adventure and excitement. Every day brings a new challenge, whether it’s warding off the mosquitos to prevent an untimely demise to malaria or fighting off an angry hoard of crocodiles. By now, I’ve upgraded my boat in ways you couldn’t even begin to imagine. Sometimes I wonder if there’s a more impressive boat out there than mine – I seriously doubt it, though. My love of finding new ways to upgrade my boat hasn’t always been about protecting myself from the many dangers of the bayou, though. No, there was a time that I was just as interested in snapper racks as I was in anti-crocodile defences.…
Protective Ute Canopies
There’s been a lot of crime going on around job sites lately. Many owners of utes and trucks are falling victim to theft. I would not be surprised if there were people out there who lurk around job sites, waiting for there to be no one near so they can strike. I think I’ve figured out how these criminals operate. They see a ute and stake it out so they can steal the tools and then sell them online to make money. Tools, power tools in particular, can be worth quite a bit so I have no doubt that these criminals are making a stock of cash on these crimes. Many of my workmates have been stung by this spree. One of them even saw his tools for sale online but unfortunately could not do much about it as he didn’t file a report when the crime initially happened. Apparently,…
Missed Trampolining
I’ve been out of a coma for ninety-two hours now. Yes, I am counting hours. It’s a weird time for me. I feel like I have woken from the best sleep of my life, but I also feel like I’m struggling to be happy. In the last ninety-two hours, I have done a lot of thinking. I’ve been wondering about what would’ve happened if I didn’t wake up. What if I was in a coma for years on end? Would my family have kept coming for me? Or would they have simply gotten sick of the hassle? I’m not sure. What I am sure of is I feel oddly peeved at them, and for the most unbelievable reason too. I’m peeved because my parents never bought me a high-quality outdoor trampoline. Man, I wanted an outdoor trampoline so bad! I’ll never understand why they didn’t get one. We had plenty…