The universe has spoken - Dutton’s nuclear plans are not approved of - link
Will put my tinfoil hat on now.
Daily Discussion Thread: 🦟 Friday, June 28, 2024
Submitted 4 months ago by Seagoon_@aussie.zone to melbourne@aussie.zone
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Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 4 months ago
danwritesbooks@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Hope we are training the next generation of Bruce Willis’s.
mysticgreg@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Armageddon outta here!
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 4 months ago
That is your job - inspiring the young to dramatic heights of achievement. Though stopping asteroids might be more appropriate for secondary school students but you never know with today’s younguns.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Funny but deffo NOT SFW story.
NSFW and Gross
So i was driving across town to go get a coffee from a place I like for a special treat when I’m caught by a cough and sneeze at the same time. I accidentally launch stuff out of both my nose and mouth at the same time and it lands across the lower part of my hoodie and top of my trackies, Fortunately not all over the car! I look down only to discover that thanks to the volume, thickness and colour it now looks like I’ve blown a load all over myself. Figured I’ll just go through maccas drive through, only to get parked in the waiting bay! I wipe it up as best I can with a face mask in the car, but it looks like I’ve got giant wet sticky patches over my groin. Someone comes over to the window to hand me a coffee. I think they had a funny look on their face but I couldnt be sure so i wasnt sure if I was supposed to say “I swear to god its not cum!” so I just said nothing and hoped they didnt notice. Nearly died of embarrassment.
Coffee is pretty crap too.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Whenever I plug something into the usb charger thingy, it reminds me of a conversation I had with my husband.
Me: Um, it’s Flashing! panicked voice
Him: It’s ok. They’re just talking to each other. What do you think is going to happen, blow up?
Me: Yes. Flashing means danger!In all fairness to me, he has cautioned me about plugging things into the right charges. Something about volts or something. I don’t know. I don’t always listen.
I usually just ask "do I use my phone charger, my watch charger or the blue flash one.
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Today is Crazy Day of Hell Week. EOFY can get in the bin. If you are thinking of seeing your accountant to sort out your finances, please do so last week or even better - last month. Today is too late for anything to happen this financial year.
Now I just have to convince the general public of that requirement.RustyRaven@aussie.zone 4 months ago
I can imagine. The superannuation group on Facebook has been filled with people thinking about making last minute contributions and being shocked to find out the funds have processing timelines and it is already too late. Forward planning is something many people lack.
bacon@aussie.zone 4 months ago
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Duenan@aussie.zone 4 months ago
I’m strangely craving chicken lately.
bacon@aussie.zone 4 months ago
🐣
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Microwaved peas and corn with salt, pepper, and butter please
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 months ago
My boring sock saga.
I am sick of socks having only two or three wears before they get a hole. They are not too cheap, 10-15 a pair. My nails are good, I do do walking, so maybe socks are made for a more sedentary lifestyle. I can’t wear tradie socks as they are too thick to fit in my shoes and I have wide feet. I have tried many brands and stores.
I bought some snoopy socks from typo/cotton on today, let’s see how they hold up.
What are your faves? Looking for some recommendations here.
Catfish@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Melb Central. Rail station level, left side if facing South.
SituationCake@aussie.zone 4 months ago
For everyday I like the bonds with the cushioned soles. They come in different heights (low, crew etc). Seem to be on sale at least once a month. The colesworth underworks brand is similar. Not as thick like tradie socks, but thick enough that they don’t get holes easily. For thin dress socks, I find cotton more durable than bamboo.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Snooooopy ♥
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 months ago
I knowwww, I love him. They are little embroidered snoops. cottonon.com/AU/snoopy-socks/137116-740.html?dwva…
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Hmm, I have spent obnoxious amounts on socks and really haven’t found ones that are all that… I think an old pair of snowboarding socks were my favourite for the functional aspect, but I hate the pilling if you wear them to bed.
Surprisingly, my boring Kmart socks have lasted a long time. I have quite a few pairs which might explain why it takes ages for a hole to appear.
dumblederp@aussie.zone 4 months ago
I’ve got holeproof explorers from the 90s.
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Old explorers rock. Apparently the newer ones aren’t nearly as good. But I haven’t needed to replace my really old ones, so I don’t actually know 🤷
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Macpac socks are pretty good - you can get thinner general ones that fit in regular shoes
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 months ago
It’s better to buy good socks even if they are more expensive as they are less expensive and less bother than cheaper ones.
Can’t help wondering if general quality has fallen the past decade?
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Possum or alpaca socks are my favourite. Super warm and last for years. They’re thick though so might not work for you. I think I bought my last lot from Creswick Woollen Mill.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 4 months ago
I have switched mostly to men’s socks - my feet are right at the top of the standard size range for women, which means they are more stretched and wear holes quicker. The larger sizes of women’s socks are often a bit too big and less available, but the standard size in men’s business socks tends to work well.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 months ago
I’ve have thought of that, even been thinking of buying mens shoes as I have wide feet.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 4 months ago
I’ve been rocking fila socks since lockdowns.
White for home and gym and black ones for work.
4 years on and still got the same pairs
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 months ago
ok. And where did you buy these magic socks?
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Black Kmart bamboo fibre crew socks. I have about 6 pairs (they’re cheap) and have them on high rotation. They’ve done about a year now and are still pretty much as good as new. Excellent support, and they stay up really well too. I too have wide feet, so these have been a lifesaver. No holes as yet. They do have fierce elastic at the tops, so if you have circulation issues these might not be the best choice. I wash them in the regular laundry and air dry if possible and finish them off in the tumble dryer if not.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 4 months ago
I’ll tell you what, Corey Hart’s Hits go HARD. All 2 of them.
dumblederp@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Don’t turn the blade on the guy in shades, oh no.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 4 months ago
I think it’s about stalking. I’m not sure. It’s confusing but good.
wscholermann@aussie.zone 4 months ago
[deleted]MeanElevator@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Money was spent cause it had to be. Everyone was working with limited information which in hindsight looks like an overreaction.
Doesn’t help that we’ve got massive infrastructure projects going over budget and money is tight in the state.
This would be a perfect time to raise revenue by taxing resources and such,.and sharing it with the states.
Anyway, just my two cents
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Double conditioner worked to keep this mop from frizzing and tangling. Think I’ll keep my hair longish, don’t want to end up looking like Edna Mode.
StudChud@aussie.zone 4 months ago
NO CAPES!!
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Auditing my take away coffee cops since I can get a discount if I use it, people seem to be accepting them again and lets face it tinyest is FAR more likely to get me crook anyway. Turns out I need 2 lids and 2 rubber bands. A new glass one is 30 something bucks, so wanna assume what the lids and bands cost? Yep. 50 bucks. Far out. Mrs swears she has seen them in op shops but I never have, can anyone confirm? Or did anyone find a cheaper way to get replacement parts?
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 4 months ago
I just had the same experience with water bottles. Thought I had a good simple stainless steel option until I lost the lid o-ring in a dishwasher while travelling…eventually gave up trying to get a replacement and just bought a new one (with an all in one lid).
Taleya@aussie.zone 4 months ago
what diameter opening? you can get replacement lids at biome
kudra@aus.social 4 months ago
@TinyBreak @Seagoon_ try Temu? I have been surprised to find replacements for some things I didn't expect, and I now look there first for all sorts of stuff.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 4 months ago
worth a shot, thanks!
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Watched some of The Piano Teacher last night. I remember catching a scene from it on SBS years ago and I always wondered what the movie was.
There should be Steam life achievements for figuring out things like this
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 4 months ago
I have to say the electric blanket was a good investment, better than the heated throw. Because you’re able to use an electric blanket under the covers that traps heat and gets much warmer. Very good.
Hot water bottles are also amazing. (Just be careful to replace them every two/three years or at any sign of perishing. Or they will split/leak and burn you.)
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Well tomorrow looks delightful. 11C and pouring rain. Stay warm and dry out there.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 4 months ago
My cold has mostly gone but my sinuses are still full and it’s causing my teeth to ache. I hope it’s not a sign I’m getting a sinus infection or something, I have an appointment to have a broken tooth with a root near the sinus cavity removed next week and I’m a bit concerned a sinus problem could prevent that happening. I’ve been waiting months for this appointment already.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 4 months ago
I’m hoping that it’s just the tooth and the pain might resolve a bit when that’s gone :( Otherwise the Flo bottle helps a little
Does warmth help? I know it’s very individual.
(I still remember the pain and malaise from when my sinus infection was really bad)
just_kitten@aussie.zone 4 months ago
All my overtime over the past week clocked up to an extra entire day of work 😵💫 Luckily my workplace was super understanding and flexible and have redirected Monday’s site visits so I can take ALL of Monday off in lieu to get desperately caught up on a bunch of other things! 😌 I’m gonna sleep well tonight. Once I’ve finished standing around with my niece at this impossibly slow check in queue… It has been a solid hour… dont fly Scoot you guys.
Baku@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Update: I made some space to give cities skylines 2 a go. Oh boy it was a slideshow. I think I was getting around 10fps on low graphics which looked really bad anyway.
Decided to just do a refund for it. I don’t think I will have a computer capable of running it until the 2030s. But given how much they were cooling for bad optimisation when it came out, I thought they would’ve worked on some better optimisation by now
Taleya@aussie.zone 4 months ago
whoops. Arvo dawdle to get my steps up turned into a 7km 1650kj burner
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Mission to cbd successful. My glasses are fixed like new, got some new socks ( socks are another story 🤬 ) , got some lovely yarn to darn with and do that visible mending thing. I also noticed practically no one in the city was wearing clothing with patterns on, no prints, no weaves, no knitted patterns. Just block colours. Come home to Carlton, hooray, bright clothes again.
Catfish@aussie.zone 4 months ago
You know about the awesome sock shop in the bottom of Melb Central?
oztrin@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Had the windows open a bit to take advantage of the (relatively) balmy weather. Apparently it was All Too Cold for the cats, who are both curled up in the loungeroom and the bedroom respectively with their tails around their noses.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Opened my place up too. Finally get to air the place out.
StudChud@aussie.zone 4 months ago
www.reddit.com/r/MildlyBadDrivers/s/ZFc5MaU8qI
I cannot stop laughing, I’m crying
“You’re holding up the world!” 😂💀
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 4 months ago
DO YOU SEE WHAT YOURE DOING??
StudChud@aussie.zone 4 months ago
ILL GET YOUR LICENSE PLATE! ILL HAVE YOU AREEESTED RAWRRRRR
Catfish@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Anyone know anything amusing going on next Sunday during the day? Scheduled power outage so the house will be utterly miserable. Had been thinking Deadpool but remembered the date wrong. Gah!
SituationCake@aussie.zone 4 months ago
City or suburbs? Could do something like aquarium, gallery (Pharoh exhibition is on), museum. Or in suburbs cafe lunch, day trip, local shopping center, pub lunch, farmers market.
Catfish@aussie.zone 4 months ago
I’m inner west so central is good. The Pharaoh might be a go!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Can I have some karaoke recommendations please? I’ll except cheesy love songs. So far I’ve sung Rosanna by Toto. TIA.
Eagle@aussie.zone 4 months ago
It must have been love by Roxette.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 4 months ago
I have been sorting out some end of financial year stuff and am pleased to say I have exceeded my Superannuation balance goal for the year.
I also received an awesome amount of bank interest, especially compared to previous years where interest rates were so low they were barely worth considering. I do have Coles Mastercard to thank for a lot of it though, as they gave me a 0% for 15 months offer which allowed me to max out my card at no cost and leave nearly $10k in a savings account earning hundreds of dollars in interest payments.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Another sunny day. 🌞I like the sun but the garden likes some rain. This dry weather is getting worrisome.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 months ago
TV Review. **Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Series 7 ep.1. Amends. **Such a moving performance by Kathryn Erbe as Detective Eames , a woman unwilling to open old wounds regarding the murder of her police officer husband 9 years ago. D’Onofrio is relentless using all his Sherlock Holmes skills to pursue the truth, even when it seems to hurt Eames. A doctor struggles with guilt, trying to atone and bring some kind of karmic justice by helping the poor
Explores how knowing the answers and justice can lead to healing.
4 hobbits
Creature Comforts. Amazon. The Story of making All Creatures Great and Small. I put this 2 decades old documentary hoping for a feel doco about the making of a tv series I grew up watching in my early teens and loved.
It wasn’t. It was more about the real life of the writer of the books, Alf Wight, and how his books revolutionised the treatment of pets.
I personally think the increase in living standards after WWII , giving people more disposable income to spend on pets, was a bigger factor. Pet owners were asking for treatment for all the TrickyWoos out there…
Anyway, it was still a good show. Just wish it had Robert Hardy and Peter Davison interviews.
2.5 hobbits
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 months ago
TIL my computer clock is not necessarily correct!! I assumed it was somehow automatically synced with clocks via the net. All fixed now and I know better. Only 8.3 seconds fast but it may as well be hours, the fact is it was wrong.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 4 months ago
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Cheers everyone 🍺
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 4 months ago
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CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Lol 👄
Catfish@aussie.zone 4 months ago
stuffed potatoes These things are crack! Ok, I lie, I’ve never tried that but they are bloody good.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 4 months ago
are these mini roasted potatos topped like pizzas?
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Recipe please? Or is it your own creation?