My cousin was stung by a bee 2 days ago and went into anaphylactic shock.
Just saw the photos last night from the hospital.
Holy shit that almost took him out. He’s 6’3 and a big strong dude. Induced coma and all.
Wild.
Daily discussion thread: 🐈⬛💦🎒🧼 Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Submitted 5 months ago by Seagoon_@aussie.zone to melbourne@aussie.zone
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Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Duenan@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Anaphylaxis is serious stuff.
Did he he know he was allergic to bees or vulnerable to anaphylactic reactions?
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Shit, I hope he’s ok
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Thankfully he’s okay. He was regional apparently at the time so he’s a bit lucky there.
But jeez the photos are intense.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Hope he gets better soon.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 5 months ago
I go down to Coles maybe once or twice a week and everytime I go I end up helping an elderly customer.
Today an old duck asked the Coles worker for a pen and paper so she could write down some measurements. He didn’t have any so suggested he put them in her phone. I said I’ve pen and paper so then the useless prick walked away. I then of course got told why the measurements were needed for this special buys mirror. She was also hard of hearing so it basically got shouted at me. 😂
Last week I got ambushed by one that kindly asked if I could read the sugar content on a pack of liquorice cos she got the diabetes and can’t have to many or she’ll end up on the floor. I replied “or on the toilet”.
The week before it was an old codge looking for dried pineapple because he’s mate made this unreal dessert and he’d like to replicate it.
I swear to God I do not encourage life stories from our elderly folk. They cannot help but spill their guts to me. Anyway I’m happy to help but I think Coles and Aldi need to start paying me for my impeccable customer service.
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 5 months ago
That’s incredibly sweet. I only seem to attract weirdos. Especially on public transport.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Oh I get them too.
Baku@aussie.zone 5 months ago
I got asked by a smaller old dude on Thursday for a hand grabbing something from the top shelf at aldi. At first I got kind of weird vibes from him, I know this sounds bad, but he had… The vibe, and the look. Pack a day since 10, lungs packed up, smells like grog, ranting about something or rather with every second word being some variation of “fuck”. But then I realised he was ranting about how also puts things high up and how it’s a “tall cunts world” and asked me if I could grab it for him. Tbf I’m fairly talk and had to tippy toe to reach them. But I got a “cheers” and he walked off to the register, still ranting about heights
SituationCake@aussie.zone 5 months ago
You need a community service medal!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 5 months ago
😂
just_kitten@aussie.zone 5 months ago
I was feeling it on the weekend but this morning it’s really hitting me like a ton of bricks that I’m ready to go home now. I’m so tired and I just want my own bed and to operate in English again 😭 my travel stamina just isn’t the same any more. Two weeks seems to be the limit.
The cold back home will be a rude shock but whatever…
Duenan@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Have you had a fun time otherwise?
just_kitten@aussie.zone 5 months ago
It’s been great, some absolutely lifelong memories made and new experiences. Who knew Japanese drivers were absolute speed demons?? I think my cup is full now though. I have had enough stimulation… 👵
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Can you manage a rest day? Travelling can be tiring and stressful. A day or half a day where you just chill rather than looking for the next experience or adventure can help you reset and refresh.
Nath@aussie.zone 5 months ago
I wish I could manage a rest day. In theory, that was yesterday - but I think a real rest day happens when the kids are at school.
just_kitten@aussie.zone 5 months ago
I’ve had half-rest days here and there and am taking it slow today… only just had breakfast. Gotta head into marunouchi to get some primo green tea and matcha sweets and a few other misc things, but that’s it.
Tomorrow would’ve been a great 100% rest day but there before flying off, but there wasn’t a vacancy at my current accom so I need to move somewhere else for my last night. At least it’ll be closer to where my friends are as they’ll be coming down for one night before we all head back to Melbourne together.
I think what I’m feeling right now is that I can’t fully rest at any place as I have put my money towards experiences, food and gifts, not accom, so I’ve not really been able to sprawl out and really feel good lounging around. Keep having to think about what my next meal should be, what train options do I have, how much cash do I have left, etc. It’s great that I’m heading back into a long weekend so enough time to recover and adjust :)
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Girl across from me in the tram violently coughing just into her hand, snorting up snot. I’ve dodged covid so far but I think this is it for me… Rip
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 months ago
It should be legal to carry Glen 20 and sanitize other people
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Mittens_meow@aussie.zone 5 months ago
It’s mask season.
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 5 months ago
These title emoji are the absolute best lol took me a sec to figure it out 😂
Duenan@aussie.zone 5 months ago
I’ve got an emoji puzzle book. Maybe I should post one every now and again and see if anyone can figure them out.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 months ago
YW 😹
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Job interview tmrw. They should definitely want to have me, but unsure how hard they will fight giving me more money…
bacon@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Give them this look 🥺
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 5 months ago
“Considering the extra responsibility, I feel this new role may belong in a different salary band”
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 5 months ago
I’ve got one tomorrow too! Good luck, negotiations suck.
Baku@aussie.zone 5 months ago
I got a little bit of good news about the situation with the new YP moving in. They’ve pushed it back until Thursday, although not as a response to what’s been happening, it was pushed back because of background stuff I’m not privy to. But I don’t care, it suits me just fine. And because I’ve been home alone overnight before, and A. Didn’t die, and B. Didn’t burn the house down, they’ve decided to not put their support worker people in until he moves in on Thursday night.
It’s probably going to suck for the new YP though. I’ll have to pass along my number in case he needs help finding anything, but it does mean I don’t have to deal with the workers for a week and he will have a chance to settle in first. They were trying to organise a meeting tomorrow (should’ve happened about 2 weeks ago, but I don’t think I need to point out they didn’t do that), but I don’t know if that’s going ahead or not because the program leader has been sick since she got back from holidays. I’ve been trying to figure out wtaf is going on with her supervisor who’s one rung below the area manager who’s a dick, nut although she’s lovely, she kind of too high up to really be looped in on what’s happening down here, and she’s an interim replacement because the last person in her role quit, too. But the lead tenant is gone, the case manager is off today, and the program coordinator is sick, so I don’t really have any other choice…
I don’t understand what’s happening in my organisation, and to be blunt, it doesn’t seem like anybody else does either… But I think I’ve been ranting about them here every single comment I’ve made for the last week so I should probably shut up - I think you all get the general idea 🤣
Baku@aussie.zone 5 months ago
The lead tenant’s officially moved out. It’s disappointing, but I understand why he has. We had a good chat over dinner earlier. He got pizza, I made a lemon slice and got the drinks. It was good.
I also was convinced to speak to the area manager about the situation and try and impress upon him that not only does old mates move in (right now) work out worse for him and me, it works out worse for him (or at least his organisation) too, since paying somebody to be here overnight and on weekends isn’t exactly cheap. Unfortunately, he didn’t settle for just saying no, but he decided to be a condescending dick about it too. I did bring a support person with me who witnessed the couple of things he agreed to and advocated for me, which was handy. Although the 2 things he agreed to weren’t actually concessions, they were just things I didn’t realise were even being considered in the first place.
I’m trying to keep a positive mindset and be empathetic towards the new person, he gets even less of a say in the matter than everyone else. Moving here is only a choice before you express interest in it. Once you indicate you may be interested, even just conditionally, it’s pretty much a done deal you can’t cancel. But even ordinarily it’s difficult to put on a brave face and show your best side when things are changing, but now I’ll basically be placed in a position where I am the lead tenant, which feels kind of like an emotional drain multiplier. Like penalty rates. Luckily I’ll be away from Thursday until Tuesday, so I can let the dust settle for a bit. But the thing is, the workers won’t be consistent or know where things are, so I’ll have the try and show the new YP where everything he might need is on Wednesday and give him my number in case he needs something. God, at this point, just make me the damn worker
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Kiddo you are handling this really well. Remember you can do everything right and still have dumb things happen because of others. You have done what you could and I am really glad you got to have a nice goodbye with your current LT.
Enjoy your break and fingers crossed for the new situation, that it all works ok for you
Baku@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Thanks. I’m sure I’ll be right, but logic doesn’t outrank emotions. The break will be much needed, just generally it feels like I’m getting to the end of my tether and need a break, not even taking into account the situation with the new YP. There was Adelaide in March, but I was there for a conference not really a break and really just returned more exhausted than when I went (it was an awesome time though)
bull@aussie.zone 5 months ago
I’m hongry. Indian food has been ordered… gonna be a reeeeeal early dinner.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 months ago
What are you having?
bull@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Medium butter chicken, rice, garlic naan and gulab jamun. About to have the gulab jamun now mmm
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 5 months ago
I don’t think the interview went well, but we’ll see what happens.
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 5 months ago
I met up with a close friend tonight. We were talking about my job search and he alluded to the idea that maybe I should just give up and go back to menial labour.
This is someone who I used to consider family.
Stuff like this is why I keep people at arm’s length.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 5 months ago
I echo dumblederp on this. I also like menial labour, and the money I get is enough to support my family and have some “treats” if I’m careful. But I’m on the wrong side of 50 and facing the reality of waking up in the morning with aches and pains which aren’t going away, and which are a worry for the future and for my longevity in the workforce itself. Everyone I work with who has a previous qualification/actual profession has quit and gone back to that profession because of the pain and the work being just so hard.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 months ago
yup, this.
dumblederp@aussie.zone 5 months ago
I like menial labour but it just doesn’t pay well enough. I’m no longer prepared to wear my body for mediocre wages while boss makes bank. Plus at the moment I’ve a hernia and am missing intense exercise pretty hard.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Does that close friend do menial labour? 🤨
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 5 months ago
No he works in the same field I do. IT.
SituationCake@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Although I can see how it could come across as unsupportive, they may not have meant it in a bad way? A job that’s paying the bills is a positive thing, plus social interaction and keeping busy. I’ve done plenty of basic jobs myself over the years, and come from a working class family, and would never think less of anyone because of their job title.
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 5 months ago
He meant I should just give up trying to get a “good job”. Like his job. Despite the fact we work in the same industry.
Duenan@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Potentially up to 12 people away at my work, some taking long service but the majority of them sick.
Hitting the point I think where we can’t replace people in the interim.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 5 months ago
the amount of folks with Covid is crazy!
Aradina@lemmy.ml 5 months ago
I volunteer at an op shop and every shift has people off sick every day.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 5 months ago
I’ve been, whats it called? Is it edging where you’re intentionally teasing yourself? Dunno, lets say teasing myself watching videos of my dream car reviews and track days and stuff to motivate me to save more. Right now I got 2k in the savings so another 50k to go so still a long way. Wanted one since I was 16 so I made the call its happening before I turn 40. I dont wanna be one of those blokes who goes out and buys a sports car for their mid life crisis. I plan to have the mid life crisis IN the sports car haha
StudChud@aussie.zone 5 months ago
My dream car is a 1958 Plymouth Fury, converted to electric. Many many money, but I’m of the mind that we should bring back wingtips for cars, dammit!
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 5 months ago
1958 Plymouth Fury
Oh! Beautiful! How much would that set you back?
People always telling me to dream bigger and 50-something, but like… 50 something is doable. I dont wanna dream the impossible.
dumblederp@aussie.zone 5 months ago
I’d love an EV conversion of the Volvo p1800, god that is a sexy car.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Two words. Chappell Roan.
Her music has helped me get through this breakup.
I’ve had some shit days, but after ruminating in the form of journalling, I am so much better off now! I can’t believe I tolerated asshole behaviour! Never again.
I’m looking for a piano teacher right now because I already have a keyboard at home and used to play. Decided it’s the most economical thing right now. I do want to do trial lessons for drums and guitar though - I can’t decide. I wanna be a rockstar.
I also realised my therapy appointment is this week instead of next, which was a nice surprise!
That was way more than two words. But go listen to Chappell Roan if you like pop music :)
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 5 months ago
wscholermann@aussie.zone 5 months ago
So I remember getting sick around the 17,18,19,20 May. I recover. Then last night I start getting a sore throat again. What the actual fuck? That’s twice in the space of two weeks.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Just tried to give Gardening a shot in the arm. Ignore the weird moon phase planting stuff in the growing guides, I picked the Local Food Connect link because the June planting list was simple and the site also has info on food resources + community gardens.
I think I might prefer to keep using Aussie Frugal Living because it’s part of Aussie Zone and I’m familiar with the mods. Also aside from Seagoon’s recent post and my reply the other place hasn’t been active in 11 months :(
Does anyone have any ideas on what content they’d like to see? I can do cheap low fuss recipes, clothing repair tips, cleaning tips etc. Also would you want to have a random discussion thread in there for anything not warranting its own thread?
Duenan@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Baku@aussie.zone 5 months ago
I need to book a GP appointment for something I know will take more than 10 minutes, but my GP doesn’t allow booking long appointments through the website, you have to call them. I try to call and have to sit through a lecture about how much easier it is to book and the app, if you’re having an emergency, call 000, etc etc. finally get to the options menu (you can’t key ahead…) and get redirected to where I need to go and…
"Your position in queue is:
23. Your estimated wait time is:50 minutes. Even if you call 3 minutes after they open, it’s somehow a 10 person long queue with 15 minute wait times. Like whyyyyy dudemelbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Cat rambles
I was waiting on that phone call about Melbcat’s urine results, and fretting because I knew we’d then be waiting on a specially compounded antibiotic… Then I realised I’m so stupid. I had a half bottle of that compounded stuff in my fridge from February. I discontinued it because she turned out to be allergic and then forgot to throw it out. But now she’s resistant to the antibiotics she can tolerate (cephalexin) and the alternative (enrofloxacin) has the risk of idiopathic blindness… so she’s having to go back on the trimethoprim sulfa because the itchiness and ear infections are more treatable than blindness. I rang up and checked with the vet if that can be used, and I’m good to start giving her that immediately to hold us until the next batch comes. I still feel like piece of shit for waiting a couple of days and giving anti inflammatory pain relief to see if it was just stress induced cystitis (is it sometimes is). Because with not having the usual level of assistance available due to bad luck and then the weekend, Melbcat waited a while to be seen. Too long. And ideally I should have remembered having that bottle in my fridge at the vet or shortly after coming home /facepalm
StudChud@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Alright, I’ve designated for myself the couch for sleeping, for the rest of the week.
Been grinding my teeth so badly, my poor partner got no sleep. He works hard, and already suffers insomnia. Not fair for me to add to that with the sounds of crunchy, squeaky teeth.
I have a mouth guard, but it’s quite large and I find it difficult to breathe with it. It’s about time I save up and see someone about getting one custom made for my tiny mouth.
tone212_@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Feel like I’m tired all the time lately. I think it’s the short days, and I didn’t go outdoors today which doesn’t help. Body says it’s time to hibernate.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 months ago
I’ve done the weekly/fortnightly shop at Woolies just to get Melbcat some pet-safe (garlic and onion free) beef broth. Encourage her to hydrate and flush her little bladder out. Normally this would have been something I’d cook at home, and I do have bones in the freezer, but they take a while and lately I’m so tired I don’t trust myself not to fall asleep while the stove is lit.
I’ve started knitting a sock out of some random mixed fibre yarn I was gifted. Doesn’t really matter what it is as long as it survives the wash and covers my grippers. I figure I’ve already got the yarn and needles and make up my own patterns so the only cost is time.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 5 months ago
What did white people feed their kids before bananas? They have their own case, are the perfect size and shape for tiny hands to hold, and you can chuck them in smoothies and pancakes when they start getting old.
There has to be some data correlating a reduction in child mortality when bananas started getting imported.
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Just saw a tradie truck go past on Bridge road - it had TRADIE! in very large letters on each side, and across the back in huge letters FORMULA SHITBOX. Tell it like it is folks.
Mittens_meow@aussie.zone 5 months ago
My milk powder isn’t dissolving in my tea. What’s its problem? (Don’t use liquid milk, not worth it for only 2 cups of tea a week)
bacon@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Breakfast 🍏🍎🍐🍊🍋🍈🫐🍓🍇🍉🍌🍒🍑🥭🍍🥥🥦🥑🫛🍆🍅🥝🥬🥒🌽🥕🥐🍠🫚🥔🧅🥯🍞🥖🥨🧀🧇🥞🧈🍳🥚🥓🥩🍗🍖🫓🍕🍟🍔🌭🥙🧆🌮🌯🥗🍲🍜🍝🥘🍛🍣🍱🥟🦪🍥🍘🍚🍙🐠🍤🪼🦀🐙 🍗🥮🍢🍡🍧🍰🧁🥧🍦🍨🎂🍮🍭🍬🍫🥜🌰🍪🍿🍯🥛☕️🍵🍺🍶🥤🧋🧃🥂🍷🥃🍸🍹🧉🔋
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Falling asleep in front of the telly all day and I’m not feeling so tired . :)
Duenan@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Goes without saying but no cheating or spoiling!
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Hmmm…boss is going on secondment for 6 months, his role is available and I have been strongly encouraged to apply.
Wish me luck
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Good luck!
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Best of luck!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Good luck mate 🤞
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Good luck!
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Good luck!
Baku@aussie.zone 5 months ago
Best of luck, E!
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 5 months ago
🤞🏼