I’ve started using Donald trump quotes when patting the cat., dont aske me why. But if you hear a bloke going “I give the best pats. No body gives better pats than me. (Mrs B) doesnt give better pats, thats fake news” its probably me.
Daily Discussion Thread: ☄️ Wed 17 Apr 2024
Submitted 11 months ago by Seagoon_@aussie.zone to melbourne@aussie.zone
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Alamutjones@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Doctor’s appointment made. Paperwork done.
I progress
tone212_@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Yet another day of constant dog barking to put up with. The owners are getting some roof works done to their house and the entire time the trades are there on the roof, the dog is in the backyard barking at them. Obviously this dog is very territorial and in distress, let it inside. These are the same people who went overseas for 3 months and left their dog outside and alone to bark all day long, so I’m not surprised that they think the current situation is fine.
tone212_@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Locked myself out of my house. First time since I moved here over 4 years ago. Guess I had a good run.
Baku@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Got a spare key?
tone212_@aussie.zone 11 months ago
My parents live nearby and have a spare, and were home, got lucky.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Mrs told (not asked) that she was taking my car again. She’s still yet to get quotes for repairing the damage.
I dont mind her using it. It’s a marriage, we share. But like… have a bit more humility and ASK rather than tell me your taking the car after what happened.
Supposedly Diesel is cheaper than Petrol again but I’m sorry, you scratched my car and haven’t had time to repair it (fair) so you can just wear the slightly increased Petrol costs till you DO have time to repair it.
StudChud@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Carpet moths have been culled, yesterday. Partner and I broke out backs cleaning everything top to bottom.
Bug spray (and lots of ventilation for the cat, both sliding doors were open, after I sprayed and left the bedroom for a while), vaccum, floor shampoo, vaccum, floor shampoo, vaccum, bug spray, floor shampoo, vaccum.
Did a walk around this morning and it appears the nests that were starting have been fucked up. Looks like the moths that survived have tried to lay eggs elsewhere (under the dining table), so another spray’n’vacc will be on the cards today.
Still have to clean the shower, and the kitchen floor, and a wipe down of surfaces again. But everything else is seemingly coming together. I’m stuffed, but it’s just me today, so wish me luck lol
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 11 months ago
I had no idea these were a thing. New fear unlocked.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Wait until you hear about bedbugs. Nightmarish things
StudChud@aussie.zone 11 months ago
They’re an invasive species, of course, and their grubs eat natural fibres. So anything wool or cotton is food for them. Even books. I only know about them because I worked for a pest control company. They can come in on shoes or clothes, or fly in. No idea how they got in, but I never want to live in a place with carpet ever again.
Much easier to clean tiles or floorboards, sigh
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Good work and is it normal to have cleaning envy?
StudChud@aussie.zone 11 months ago
I envy those who can afford to hire cleaners, does that count? Hahaha
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 11 months ago
YAAAAS Take that moths! Good work. Last inspection I had I didn’t get to clean the shower enough so I just closed the curtain and it worked - she didn’t even open it. So do what you can. 💪
StudChud@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Last time we apparently didn’t clean the shower enough, it was spotless but had a few streak lines 😑
This time it is someone else, so she can jump if she takes issue with clean streaks lol
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 11 months ago
💪💪💪 your muscles will burn and your kitchen will shine 💪💪💪
StudChud@aussie.zone 11 months ago
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Be careful with this stuff, both in applying and where you use it, as while it’s non-toxic you or the cat can so easily breathe it in and get silicosis. Don’t put it in areas where the cat can get to it or high traffic areas you may kick it up. And I recommend applying it with an old big paintbrush rather than using the rubber bulb to puff it out, as it hangs suspended in the air for some time.
But there’s silica dust that can be applied in a thin layer over a surface and it will passively kill bugs by dehydrating them to death. It can last many years. I used it inside top shelves of cupboards for a really nasty infestation years ago and am still seeing dead moths. …com.au/…/rockwell-labs-cimexa-insecticide-bed-bu…
Just in case you wanted a long lasting non-chemical passive.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 11 months ago
I found the ginger ninja, came back with the carrier, and saw someone coming out of the house… Spoke to them and it turns out he has an owner!
I asked if it was ok if I took him to the vet for his eyes and they said that they didn’t mind but he was fine. That they knew a vet who had looked at him. I’ve decided to just leave him be and trust that he’s ok. He’s got an owner so they can make those choices for him. I won’t stick my oar in.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 11 months ago
I am so glad you saw him again and spoke to the owner. Thanks from all the lost cats.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 11 months ago
It could just be allergies and there isn’t much they can do. hugs for caring 🤗
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 11 months ago
It looked like conjunctivitis and the owner said that they allowed the cat to roam and visit everyone, so they seem a lot laxer about cat health than me… I’ve still got concerns but am trying to just step back to take care of myself and my own furry bean.
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 11 months ago
I bought some chocolate yesterday as a treat, then consumed all of that as a midnight snack.
Don’t do it people. It’s not worth it the next day…
just_kitten@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Nobody talks about chocolate hangovers. It’s a real thing, people!
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Alamutjones@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Why do you do this to yourself?
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 11 months ago
It’s not healthy heh. We’re at the end of the chilli season and I’m just trying to do whatever I can with the excess chillos :(
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 11 months ago
I just noticed the chillies. 😶
just_kitten@aussie.zone 11 months ago
I wish to reiterate here as well that New Outlook is an unmitigated insult to users’ intelligence and should be avoided at all costs. Some real beta product BS
Baku@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Microsoft is just arse when it comes to making usable and bug free products
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 11 months ago
hugs 🌹🕯️ 🍵 🤗
StudChud@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Thai for dinner, Kakadu plum seltzer, Hot Ones episodes with Conan, sitting next to my love. All is well with the world.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 11 months ago
💖 sounds like heaven
calhoon2005@aussie.zone 11 months ago
I would love to see the after footage of that Hot Ones. No one can actually have a tolerance like that…?
bull@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Ok I’m dropping one last song here then I’m going to find dinner and play video games.
This is one where I actually wrote all of the lyrics instead of letting the AI do it: The Stars Aligned
StudChud@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Cleaning Checklist
Kitchen - completed Bedroom - completed Study - completed Bathroom - still need to do shower glass, but otherwise done Living room - completed Balcony - completed
I should wipe down the windows as well, even though my partner said he would, just because it’s his day tomorrow.
Put a fork in me, I’m done.
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Excellent work! Time to sit down and admire the results (and if you’re me, time to point out all the clean things to everyone)
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 11 months ago
I have one ticket to see Hannah Gadsby at the Arts Centre tonight at 6:15. I’m keen to see it but am not sure if I will make it. If anyone here wants it hit me up its free to a good home (I might need you to DM me your email so I can forward it) and I’ll take that as a sign from the universe to not try and do EVERYTHING today.
Nath@aussie.zone 11 months ago
I’ve seen her a few times - she’s great fun!
My favourite show was the time she walked across the UK. 😃If you need a bit of encouragement to get there, consider it given.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Yeah I’ll see if I can get away from work early enough. 🤞 I’ve seen her before - the last one I saw was Nanette which was not “fun” but mindblowing
StudChud@aussie.zone 11 months ago
If I didn’t have my inspection tomorrow, I would take you up on this. Le sigh! Hopefully you can find someone to grab it 💜
wscholermann@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Lol Americans can be so arrogant.
“Which state are you from?” “California, the best state in America, best place in the world”
Lol ok well I didn’t ask the travel brochure mate so calm down.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 11 months ago
you have to admit California is pretty beautiful
wscholermann@aussie.zone 11 months ago
I couldn’t help but stick the knife in a little bit and said something like “oh I keep reading all these news articles about people moving away from CA to places like Texas!”
i.e.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 11 months ago
I didn’t make it to the show but I have work bought drinks so not all bad
bull@aussie.zone 11 months ago
I can’t stop messing around making AI songs. Someone give me a premise and I’ll make a banger. Anything. Go nuts.
Last night I made COVID: The Musical and let the AI figure out the lyrics. I literally just told it to make COVID the musical.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 11 months ago
If you’re going to do musicals about diseases how about Jeff Kennett. Sort of like Hamilton but about a real cunt.
Try to fit the words Musclemeanie, FLICK and his bouffant in there.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 11 months ago
they were too busy asking if they could that they didnt stop to ask if they should. Can you imagine the panic of the antivaxxers hearing an AI signing about a covid vaccine haha
Can we get one about Dan Andrews and lockdowns in the style of Hamilton? I wanna see sky news have an absolute meltdown.
bull@aussie.zone 11 months ago
It didn’t really want to emulate Hamilton but here’s something anyway
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 11 months ago
omg, gmta
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 11 months ago
You have inspired me. I have made a great song on behalf of Mr Woof: www.udio.com/songs/ovGFgqhfpdPFM45fBrhkBG
bull@aussie.zone 11 months ago
That song is a lot of fun! I was bopping along!
Catfish@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Or the Adventures of Nellie the Numbat
bull@aussie.zone 11 months ago
This Nellie song is turning into a certified banger. Standby while I finish it off.
Catfish@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Oooh cat birthday song. But I suppose I’d need to spill his name.
bull@aussie.zone 11 months ago
It decided to call your cat a king and then a queen but otherwise… here you go
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 11 months ago
“Cat” is just fine.
Baku@aussie.zone 11 months ago
I made one that sounds like a commercial: Cocoa Dreams Afloat
Also made Melbourne - except it’s Chicago: Lanes and Lines
Alamutjones@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Cans exchanged, pakige retrieved from post office.
Now for late breakfast
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 11 months ago
I read a lot of articles from “good” newspapers on current issues and news and really, I’m still ignorant of the background of nearly everything.
friggen newspapers are a waste of time, I would learn more about the world just from browsing wikipedia
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 11 months ago
I love Philip Glass music more than Bach.
SituationCake@aussie.zone 11 months ago
I reckon quilton toilet paper is not as soft as it used to be. Or am I imagining it.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 11 months ago
I have spent way too much time this afternoon playing with AI music. I tried to get it to make a song for the DT, most attempts sounded like the theme to a bad sitcom. The best outcome sounded like it escaped from the 80s. www.udio.com/songs/iSUgUrE5a31K1Kj3RZWMoV
For better results I did a song for Mr Woof, who gets up and guards the dog door when I go to bed each night. www.udio.com/songs/w4CyNtmC8qmmYxdAJmrAv7
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Calling @bottom racer - I didn’t need to know that this exists, but maybe you do … to drink with the nugz & dims of death. Chilli mead
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 11 months ago
(Without posting where I live now, sorry)
Could people please tell me about these areas and how rough they potentially are? I don’t get to pick where a potential property is due to particular needs, I can only choose general areas.
Altona
Broadmeadows
Flemington
Heidelberg
Also how are the suburbs in the inner north?
Thanks.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Inspectors city bound, at Anzac station now on St Kilda rd
bacon@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Breakfast 🍏🍎🍐🍊🍋🍈🫐🍓🍇🍉🍌🍒🍑🥭🍍🥥🥦🥑🫛🍆🍅🥝🥬🥒🌽🥕🥐🍠🫚🥔🧅🥯🍞🥖🥨🧀🧇🥞🧈🍳🥚🥓🥩🍗🍖🫓🍕🍟🍔🌭🥙🧆🌮🌯🥗🍲🍜🍝🥘🍛🍣🍱🥟🦪🍥🍘🍚🍙🐠🍤🪼🦀🐙 🍗🥮🍢🍡🍧🍰🧁🥧🍦🍨🎂🍮🍭🍬🍫🥜🌰🍪🍿🍯🥛☕️🍵🍺🍶🥤🧋🧃🥂🍷🥃🍸🍹🧉🔋
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 11 months ago
I’ve got the cowboy legs from squatting. Holy shit they hurt so much.
Baku@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Oh. It’s Wednesday… Okay then I guess
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 11 months ago
w00t, did a crossword in 2.5 minutes. I only did the across clues. It was an American grid.
Catfish@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Today we are 5, and have been given a feathery Thing that will probably last 5 minutes.
birthday cat
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Happy b’day . 🐈⬛😽
StudChud@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Happy Birthday, Void! 😍
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Happy birthday 🐠
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Ooh, that looks fun to destroy!
Catfish@aussie.zone 11 months ago
It is remarkably intact, very nommed on, but will survive the day 💥
Eagle@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Happy Birthday! 🪽