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 7 months ago by Seagoon_@aussie.zone to melbourne@aussie.zone
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Alamutjones@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Doctor’s appointment made. Paperwork done.
I progress
tone212_@aussie.zone 7 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 7 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 7 months ago
Got a spare key?
tone212_@aussie.zone 7 months ago
My parents live nearby and have a spare, and were home, got lucky.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 7 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 7 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 7 months ago
I had no idea these were a thing. New fear unlocked.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Wait until you hear about bedbugs. Nightmarish things
StudChud@aussie.zone 7 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 7 months ago
Good work and is it normal to have cleaning envy?
StudChud@aussie.zone 7 months ago
I envy those who can afford to hire cleaners, does that count? Hahaha
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 7 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 7 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 7 months ago
💪💪💪 your muscles will burn and your kitchen will shine 💪💪💪
StudChud@aussie.zone 7 months ago
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 7 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 7 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 7 months ago
I am so glad you saw him again and spoke to the owner. Thanks from all the lost cats.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 months ago
It could just be allergies and there isn’t much they can do. hugs for caring 🤗
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 7 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 7 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 7 months ago
Nobody talks about chocolate hangovers. It’s a real thing, people!
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Alamutjones@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Why do you do this to yourself?
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 7 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 7 months ago
I just noticed the chillies. 😶
just_kitten@aussie.zone 7 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 7 months ago
Microsoft is just arse when it comes to making usable and bug free products
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 months ago
hugs 🌹🕯️ 🍵 🤗
StudChud@aussie.zone 7 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 7 months ago
💖 sounds like heaven
calhoon2005@aussie.zone 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 months ago
you have to admit California is pretty beautiful
wscholermann@aussie.zone 7 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 7 months ago
I didn’t make it to the show but I have work bought drinks so not all bad
bull@aussie.zone 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 months ago
It didn’t really want to emulate Hamilton but here’s something anyway
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 months ago
omg, gmta
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 7 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 7 months ago
That song is a lot of fun! I was bopping along!
Catfish@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Or the Adventures of Nellie the Numbat
bull@aussie.zone 7 months ago
This Nellie song is turning into a certified banger. Standby while I finish it off.
Catfish@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Oooh cat birthday song. But I suppose I’d need to spill his name.
bull@aussie.zone 7 months ago
It decided to call your cat a king and then a queen but otherwise… here you go
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 months ago
“Cat” is just fine.
Baku@aussie.zone 7 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 7 months ago
Cans exchanged, pakige retrieved from post office.
Now for late breakfast
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 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 7 months ago
I love Philip Glass music more than Bach.
SituationCake@aussie.zone 7 months ago
I reckon quilton toilet paper is not as soft as it used to be. Or am I imagining it.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 months ago
Inspectors city bound, at Anzac station now on St Kilda rd
bacon@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Breakfast 🍏🍎🍐🍊🍋🍈🫐🍓🍇🍉🍌🍒🍑🥭🍍🥥🥦🥑🫛🍆🍅🥝🥬🥒🌽🥕🥐🍠🫚🥔🧅🥯🍞🥖🥨🧀🧇🥞🧈🍳🥚🥓🥩🍗🍖🫓🍕🍟🍔🌭🥙🧆🌮🌯🥗🍲🍜🍝🥘🍛🍣🍱🥟🦪🍥🍘🍚🍙🐠🍤🪼🦀🐙 🍗🥮🍢🍡🍧🍰🧁🥧🍦🍨🎂🍮🍭🍬🍫🥜🌰🍪🍿🍯🥛☕️🍵🍺🍶🥤🧋🧃🥂🍷🥃🍸🍹🧉🔋
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 7 months ago
I’ve got the cowboy legs from squatting. Holy shit they hurt so much.
Baku@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Oh. It’s Wednesday… Okay then I guess
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 months ago
w00t, did a crossword in 2.5 minutes. I only did the across clues. It was an American grid.
Catfish@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Today we are 5, and have been given a feathery Thing that will probably last 5 minutes.
birthday cat
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Happy b’day . 🐈⬛😽
StudChud@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Happy Birthday, Void! 😍
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Happy birthday 🐠
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Ooh, that looks fun to destroy!
Catfish@aussie.zone 7 months ago
It is remarkably intact, very nommed on, but will survive the day 💥
Eagle@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Happy Birthday! 🪽