Where to stay in Paris?
Where to stay in Paris? We like parks and music and food and art, but have a baby so won't be able to travel all over the city every day. I've been to Paris a couple of times, long ago, staying in the...
View ArticleWhat's the fridge life of this homemade chilli oil?
A recipe for Szechuan chilli oil says it should be consumed within three days. Really? Can I change the recipe slightly to improve that? Here's a quick version of the recipe: Onions, garlic, spring...
View ArticleWhat hotel should I book if the flight was cancelled?
We're on holiday in Paris and our return flight has been delayed by a day. Customer service said they'd reimburse a hotel. Is it foolish to book an expensive hotel, or foolish not to? They said that...
View ArticleDimensions of Settlers of Catan pieces
I need to get the dimensions of some specific parts of the Settlers of Catan game with the Cities and Knights extension. I’m making a custom board for my parents, who play it almost daily. I want to...
View ArticleHelp with deciding about a variable/fixed rate mortgage
Our initial 3-year fixed-rate loan is up, and now we're unsure if we should lock in a fixed rate again or let it stay variable. Reading online suggests that variable rates are historically cheaper over...
View ArticleHow to fix warped wooden game tiles?
I'm making a custom Settlers of Catan game as a Christmas present, and some of the pieces have warped. Is there anything I can do to fix them? (pics here) The pieces are 10mm thick mahogany (properly...
View ArticleSolo air travel with toddler?
I'm a week away from flying from Europe to Australia alone with my 1.5 year old daughter. How do you eat an airplane meal with a baby on your lap? We've been on one long flight (8 hours) before with...
View ArticleIs it worth the price for an expensive electric cargo bike?
Can you help us choose an electric cargo bike for cycling with children? From the 'cheaper' Babboe to the premium Batavus or Bakfiet? We've decided we'd like to invest in a two-wheel cargo bike to make...
View ArticleQuestions about applying for a partner visa in Australia
We're looking into applying for an Australian partner visa (I'm Australian, my wife is Swedish) and we have a few questions about timing and exactly how the process works. We currently live in Sweden...
View ArticleWhy do I get different air flow rates in this system?
Can you help me understand a system with a pump, a gas analyzer, and three different flow meters reading giving three different figures for flow rate? I work at a research station and have recently...
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