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Hot Chocolate Anyone ?

Hot Chocolate Anyone ?

Hi All

There is a thread operating on the Lived Experience Forum under Night Shift where members who are having trouble sleeping for any reason give a bit of a shout-out, to see if there is anyone else sleepless and looking for company. It's been such a great thing, I thought I would start one over here too.

I have had the odd few nights where I have woken up on and off, and my kids have been having a bit of trouble some nights too, depending on what has happened during the day.

Being a carer can be lonely too, so if you are making an after-midnight cup of something hot, and wonder who else might be doing that too, maybe have a look-in here and see if anyone else is about.

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They are often used by campers @Adge.

I have actually seen a backpack somewhere that is a “washing machine” ..... you put the clothes in with some water and wash powder, and wear it around for a while (trekking for an hour or two) and the clothes are getting washed. I will see if I can find it .....

https://thescrubba.com/products/scrubba-wash-pack

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Morning peoples.

Who's heard of the old "bush washing machine"? When you're making a trip into town along inevitably bumpy roads, you put the water, detergent and clothes in a drum or rubbish bin with a secure lid, bung it in the back of the 4WD/ute/registered-car-that's-almost-a-paddock-bomb. Bump your way into town, tip out the grubby but well agitated water, refill with clean rinse water, bump your way back home, pour off the rinse water and line dry in the intense outback sunshine...

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I had not heard of this before @Smc ! But I feel I have gained some really great knowledge!! Thanks for sharing these washing tips - also enjoyed the back pack you posted @Faith-and-Hope 👏😂

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I have heard of the bush washing machine @Smc but the back pack is a new one @Faith-and-Hope, would add a bit of cardio to a stroll.

@Adge I much prefer to use a hand operated can opener, I see electric ones as totally unnecessary. We also use a manual coffee grinder (we do not use instant coffee - I get beans) which I love.

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Love it @Smc ..... have travelled such roads ..... and it helps compensate for the time spent travelling to town ..... might as well get your washing done in the process ..... 👍

I remember my Mum hearing tins of food in the back window of the car while we were travelling, so we had a hot lunch when we stopped by the side of the road.

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Good afternoon @Faith-and-Hope

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I have only ever had hand-operated can-openers @Former-Member They're small, & easy to store in a drawer.

Adge

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Very inventive, that "Bush washing machine" idea @Smc

So is that Backpack washing machine @Faith-and-Hope

It's amazing what people come up with, probably out of necessity...

Adge

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Evening all, so glad it's Friday, keen for a sleep in tomorrow!

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All a bit quiet @Anna88
Apart from a sleep in, any plans for the weekend?
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