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Risk assess was down earlier, but it's back up again for us.

I also transport about 1kg of dry ice around 4 km.
I put it in the boot of my hatchback - separated from the driver and keep the windows open - adequate ventilation.

I have to say that I would baulk at transporting any amount 70km in my car.

Feeling for you! We have evap cooling in our labs & most of the time it's great. However, when we have a run of humid weather (about 2 weeks a year), the evap struggles & can't cope...isn't it autumn yet?!?!? And to top it off, one of our coolers has sprung a leak.

We buy our brains from a local butcher, and get our hearts & plucks from the abattoirs for free! I'd suggest making a few calls to see what your local suppliers offer...

We also buy preserved rats from Southern Biological. The preservative isn't that bad, and yes it is safe for the kiddies. They sell pregnant rats as well, although they are more expensive. The last pregnant rat we dissected yielded 12 lovely babies. We have preserved them in a 50% ethanol solution a...

I have a stash of stationery we use for pracs, so I would get it for them when requested.

Our neighbour is a farmer, and he disposes of small dead animals on a handy ants nest.

Not sure how they'd go with the ethanol.

I'd love to think you could build a bonfire & burn them.

It would be fun, but not allowed...

Mel

We have been using Risk Assess here for a couple of years and it works brilliantly! Definitely sign up for the free trial and see how it works for you.

Can't wait!!

Love to join everyone for dinner on Sunday, look forward to meeting those I haven't met yet outside of the cyber world...

Mel

You can buy remagnetisers, I'm not sure how much they cost or how effective they are though. The one I've seen came from Scientrific.

Mel

Armidale TAFE are running a Cert III next year through distance ed, with 5 or 6 weekend residentials during the year. The advertised course fee is $2660 subsidised by the government, or $3300 full fee. I'm enrolling & hopefully they'll get enough participants so they don't have to cancel it.

Mel

Hey Superbug,

You need to apply through a school to get your number, at least that's how I got mine a few years ago. They needed me for casual work so I filled out the forms they gave me & they sent them away for me.

Mel

Thanks Superbug, Once your son has his number, it is the same at all public schools. No idea how it works in the private system though... If he is flexible, he is more likely to get work too. I work in science, food tech, school office, and SLSO. Depends on the day and the school! They call, I say y...

As a casual, I wish there was a central list out there for me to join! As far as I am aware, each school has their own list of casuals they call on when needed. It may be different in major cities, but that's how it works here in the country... I got my start by volunteering at each school I was int...

Seriously?!? I always thought the onion story was an urban myth!

OK, I'll give it a go next time we're feeling off.

Mel

I really want to do this one, but I can only do online. So far I can't find anywhere offering a mid year intake for distance education...

If you love reptiles how about bearded dragons? Or maybe a bluetongue? Very friendly, and hard to kill...

I'll be staying at home, and doing a refurb on teen daughter's bedroom! Apparently the current decor is just a bit "young" for her current tastes... they grow up so fast

Hope everyone has a great time whatever they are doing!!

Mel

Some people seem to have no idea. Personally, I never bring food into the lab area at all, let alone store it with chemicals, bugs, and unknown life forms... Still, it takes all kinds.

Mel