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Hi, ive never done concreting before was hoping to get some advice if i have the right idea.

I plan to install a garden shed size 1.9m x 1.2m so im thinking to make a concrete pad for
It about 2m x 1.3m. This is mainly for a washing machine and dryer to go inside.

So far my understanding:

Dig the grass out to the size of 2m x 1.3m and install the framing to spec and measure and use leveller to make sure it’s all flat. Then pour some gravel at the base and compact, then add some mesh and then pour the concrete and flatten out with those trout tools to make it smooth on the top and edges.

How deep does the dirt dig out need to be to fit the gravel plus the concrete mixture? Can i use any concrete mixture like the fast curing stuff?

Do i need to brush over it, how do make the finishing touches so it looks professional? Ive seen on youtube they say wait for a few hours then brush over it.

With all this talk around an AI bubble, does’nt this make our kiwisaver and PIE Funds less of a safe haven if we get a few negative years in the stock market? FDR will tax you if you made no returns each year. For example if we have a lost 5-10 years of no returns similar to dotcom that would put a massive dent in many peoples KS and Pie Funds.

I am a breast guy all day. I can’t stand the texture and juices that come out of a thigh peices it’s like its raw and too soft. Everyone i know loves the thigh or drum stick which i think tastes disgusting even if its KFC or popeyes.

For Example i have

Monday
Monday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Etc.

I tried to highlight and drag them down so it automatically fills the rest of the days in the week but 2 per day, however it keeps only showing 1 day per week like Weds, thurs, Fri etc.

Its my mothers big 60th, i want to give $1000 but im not sure if thats lazy. I was think also of giving the thermomix, she is also sick so i want it to be significant and meaningful. I was going to do a gift basket but she might also need the money?

Edit: Birthday not mother’s day.

I am about to receive a large payout roughly 200k which i want to dump in stocks for retirement but my gut tells me i don’t feel comfortable dumping six figures into my retirement fund ETF (IGM) here after its ran up 40% in 1 month.