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Malinthe
Level 21 Staff

3081 Points

Joined 5 years ago

February 2019
Feb 12
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Fire Extinguishers

Where can you buy portable fire extinguishers in Sri Lanka and how much would they cost?

August 2018
Aug 29
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Real Vanilla Extract

This question has been asked before but I think it's out of date since there are loads of new shops in the city. So where can you buy _real_ vanilla extract in Colombo now? Have you acquired any…

July 2018
Jul 23
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Cable Organization

Where can you get flexible conduits or something similar to run some cables in?

Jul 20
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Cheques and Savings Accounts

I've noticed that some banks get annoyed when you try to deposit cheques into savings accounts. Why is this? Are there any banks that allow this or do you have to have a current account?

Jul 14
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Tote bags

Where can you get cloth tote bags in bulk for a relatively affordable price? Printing optional but would be nice.

Jul 13
Question

Maharagama - Kadawatha Highway Bus Timetable

Does anyone know what time the buses start operating from? Couldn't find any info on the NTC website.

June 2018
Jun 10
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Rabbit Cages / Hutches

Where can you get 'em in Colombo?

Jun 3
Question

Rabbit Food

I was doing some googling and everybody seems to say that they need a lot of hay (not straw). Where can I find timothy or alfalfa hay in SL? If it's not possible, what do people usually give their…

May 2018
May 22
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Carpooling Services

Are there any carpooling services/websites you've tried I'm Colombo? How was your experience? Do you still use them? What's the cost like?

May 20
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Where can you get egg noodles from?

Eggy!

May 4
Event

Thai Street Food Festival with Dao

Satays, dumplings, fish cakes, pork ribs and lots more mouthwatering dishes prepared by Colombo's queen of Thai food, Dao.

Event

Living between Two Commercial Hubs: Pettah and Kotahena

Walk between multi-ethnic and multi-religious Pettah and Kotahena: the residential neighborhood of Colombo’s Chettiyar and Malayali elite during the nineteenth century, through Vivekananda Hill, Old Moor Street and Hultsdorp, the centre of legal activity today.

March 2018
Mar 5
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Peaches

Where can I get some peaches from? Even canned ones are fine.

Mar 1
Question

Where can I get a Cast-Iron Skillet?

Any places that sell 'em here?

February 2018
Feb 22
Question

Granola

Where can you get good granola from without breaking the bank? Jars, packs etc.

Feb 16
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Kosher Salt

Where can you find them in Colombo?

January 2018
Jan 6
Question

Tesla Autopilot in SL

Has anyone used a Tesla on local roads/highways with autopilot? Does it work well?

December 2017
Dec 19
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Love Cake

Where can you get the best love cake in Colombo?

November 2017
Nov 22
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Cheap UHD TV's

Does anyone have any experience with cheap UHD TV brands like Hisense, Nikkei etc?

Nov 21
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Black Friday Deals 2017

What are some Black Friday deals you know about? We're trying to compile a list!

Nov 6
Event

Chill In The Sky ( Back to the 90"s)

"EVERY MOMENT WITH A FRIEND MATTERS"" Berlin sky Lounge is undoubtedly your favorite hang outspot after work.its all about "Chilling In The Sky "at berlin sky lounge over looking the serenity of Beire lake and…

October 2017
Oct 25
Question

What's the deal with Google Maps street name languages?

I've noticed that a lot of roads are named in sinhala which trips up navigation voice prompts. Eg: Turn left to [blank]. Why isn't a single standard followed?

Oct 17
Question

Maple Syrup

Where can I find some real maple syrup?

Oct 16
Question

Watch repair and service

Since K Don Willie and Sons is no more, what's the best place to get your watch serviced (regulating, cleaning etc)? Ideally an independent watchmaker with a good track record.