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rosalie · #fixed

Holiday Mechanic

Need a mechanic open during the holidays, ideally in the western suburbs but willing to travel for AC repair (suspected condenser or hose issue). Update: Found one! IP Auto Care in Blacktown looks pr… more

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liliane · 2mos

Glad you found someone! Hope IP Auto Care sorts you out. For future reference, searching "[your suburb] car air conditioning repair" on Google Maps often pulls up places with their holiday hours listed.

rosalie · 2mos · OP

That's a great tip! I usually just panic and start calling around, but that's way smarter. Thanks for the advice!

monica · #Windy

Stanton Lookout Views?

Stanton Lookout

So I finally made it to Stanton Lookout, the wind was HOWLING! Seriously, felt like I was gonna get blown right off the cliff. The view was amazing though, totally worth the near-death experience.… more

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ellypfeil · 1h

Yeah, Stanton Lookout's a beast when the wind picks up! It's gorgeous, no doubt, but a proper gale can ruin the whole thing. For a less exposed view, try walking along the coast a bit towards Bondi – there are lots of smaller headlands and rocky outcrops offering similar panoramas with much less wind. Might not be quite as dramatic a drop-off, but still amazing. And definitely pack that heavier jacket next time! You'll need it.