Sitting under a plane tree on the river bank, watching boats chug past.
Life is good
Daily Discussion Thread: đ§đ§ââď¸đ§ââď¸ Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Submitted â¨â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago⊠by â¨Seagoon_@aussie.zone⊠to â¨melbourne@aussie.zoneâŠ
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Alamutjones@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Heading back to melbs today.
Got a lot done garden-wise over the last few days which is a good feeling. Bit of a rave choon garden Blitz
Inching ever closer at snails pace to a hands off (ish) summer.
Just spoke to mum 2 days after her fall. Turns out she hit her head first and didnât say that. now vision is blurred in her only good eye. I suspect a bit of delayed concussion. Her hubby is a doc so sheâs in good hands but history constantly reminds me that that gen is stoic AF.
StudChud@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
On mental health watch today for mein liebe, nothing serious as long as I keep to the safety plan, remind him to play with the cat (grounding, and Mickey needs the exercise), and stop looking at the other place lol.
Iâll do some study, play some Brotato, and keep myself centred. Today is a good day for being happy and forgetting about the problems.
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Oh, thatâs a chomp.
Hope your liebe is doing ok. Years ago, after some very bad news, my doc told me to have some time outside in nature. I very sceptically laid on a towel in the backyard, which actually seemed to help. Maybe a walk or some time outside might help?
melbaboutown@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
It sounds like a dumb suggestion but if you have somewhere to put a hammock it helps. Itâs a cliche for a reason
StudChud@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
As springchicken suggested, Iâm thinking of convincing him to come outside. Our building has a courtyard with a lil fountain and heaps of plants, and a hammock! So thatâs a great idea!
Also, I can check on the health of the goldfish in the fountain too. Theyâre a hardy species, but idk how their health is.
StudChud@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Goldfish are healthy and happy. Places to hide, fed, and everything is cool.
Went out and got some iced coffees and cake things from woolies. Went for a walk down the street and back for my tobacco replacement herb mix.
Very nice day
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
quokka@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
I had a handful of jelly snakes. Yours looks healthier tbh
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Sheesh, that looks pretty tasty. You eat like a king.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
I admire your what ever it is that allows you to cook breakfasts
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
No sardines? Or bananas? A wasted opportunity imo.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Almost out sardines in but decided there was already too much food
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
I get up to do the dishes and in an instant Ted is in my chair. đŤ
melbaboutown@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
He is waiting there to bite your bum
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
obviously
StudChud@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
đđđ
Duenan@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
So I took another dreaded trip out in the day, this time to Bunnings thinking about how much I have to spend with dealing with wasps.
Fate smiles on me when my next door neighbour called out to me and we get chatting only to find out from him that theyâre bees and we should leave them for the moment until we notice it get too out of hand then weâll get a professional in for it.
No out of pocket for the moment thank god.
Also My horsie didnât place today. đ˘
RustyRaven@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Miss Meow is trying to convince me that public holidays mean she needs 24hr lap provision to be able to relax properly. I am concerned about this plan as it is blocking my access to caffeine.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Got together all Elderâs school uniforms from the high school he started at (some things he never wore) and whatever text books, scientific calculator and unused stationery etc there was. Bagged it up and took it to a friendâs house (whose son is starting at that school next year đŹ) and just said, âhere you go!â She knew I was bringing some stuff around but was pleasantly surprised. I looked into selling it but then Iâve got people coming to the house and only wanting some of it and being annoying⌠I decided Iâd rather just give it away to someone who will appreciate it and isnât a pain in the arse! I also feel sorry for them; theyâve got no family here and they both work really hard and one whole wage goes on rent. Felt good. Now all thatâs left is to get the stuff out of his old locker; Iâve contacted the school twice and they were going to contact me back to arrange a time but just never do. Mr P dropped in one day to do it and they didnât have any spare person to accompany him while doing it, so it couldnât be done đ
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Back in melbs. Lotsa drunk people, TAB hats and double sided tape at southern x đ
bacon@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
I donât want to know, in fact I already know too much
StudChud@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
just_kitten@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Well, barely got anywhere with the pantry, but I have a better idea of whatâs in there⌠and packed all my books and listed three things online. My back is aching pretty bad so I think Iâm going to pop a Nurofen with dins, call it a night and let myself rest. To be fair Iâve been busy the last three days straight, physically so on two days.
Gonna read one of the books I dusted off. It was a friendâs, we cut contact over covid and I still kinda miss her but this oneâs gonna go to the op shop when Iâm done I think.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
I think Tobyâs time to really starting to come to a close⌠does anyone have any experience with at home services? Had a google but got overwhelmed.
Eagle@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Its so tough⌠My vet came to the house for one of my dogs. They knew her and we had palliated her with them for 18 months so when I called they came. It was okay, as okay as these things can be. Weâve also been to the clinic when the time came for other pets. Itâs shit either way. But, and I mean this in the kindest way possible⌠itâs better to arrange it a day early than a day late.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
I totally agree there. Iâve seen people drag it out way too long and promised him Iâd never do that to him. Would much rather do it at home where heâs comfy.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Iâm really sorry. I havenât done this but may consider it when needed⌠it seems like a lower stress option
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Thatâs what I figure - Iâd rather pay for him to be comfortable at home.
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Time to get dressed and head over to my sisterâs place for a bbq. Lovely day for it, Iâm glad I got assigned to do a salad.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
I know itâs late in the evening but I just gotta share this good positive YT channel about movies. Itâs "Everything great about ⌠" . Because I really do enjoy movies, movies are good and just donât understand all the hate channels . Hate channels donât add to a happy experience, they make us feel worse. I donât watch those channels.
bacon@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
There is much for us to do, much we want to do, but we are restless.
just_kitten@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
still 1.5 hours to go till 8pm
bacon@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
We are always awake.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
I have an exam in two and a half hours and I just want to sleep.
just_kitten@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
How was your exam? Hope you felt confident - youâre almost at the finish line!! Yay!!!
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Thank you!! I did a very stupid thing and thought I was doing another exam. But I didnât know absolutely nothing. Hoping I passed, even though this subject is going to drag my WAM down!
bacon@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
The beach is full.
Aldi is empty.
Sky pretty.melbaboutown@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Was wondering if I might go outside on a pretty dayâŚ
trashy threatening things happen to remind me where I am
Nah fuck that
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
I gotta say, now the plumbing is OK, I feel so much better mentally. The last few days my mood has been awful.
Eagle@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Iâm gonna remind you every day⌠pear juice my friend.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Bought some today!
And some prunes because fuck it why not lol
Duenan@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Lunch!
Bit of a stuff up at the cashier and got double charged but refunded in cash. Almost havenât carried cash in a good few years.
Think the lady was a tad flustered and didnât charge me for my coffee.
chicken schnitzel burger
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Looks delicious! Hope it made up for the other day.
Duenan@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Sure did. Iâm full now.
Had a lot more veggies in it than I thought so didnât taste quite what I thought it was going to be like but thatâs ok.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Oooooh that looks good. I might need to drop my embargo of store bought food.
Duenan@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Oh it was. The only reason why Iâm going out there is because itâs so bloody cheap.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Chonky
Duenan@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
All of the fillings nearly all popped out while I was holding it in my hands.
just_kitten@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Procrastinating hard on cleaning out the pantry and packing books. It took me 2 hours to get out of bed and now Iâm thinking about work and therapy and the US elections instead of just taping up boxes and getting going⌠itâs such a beautiful relaxing day, I just want to enjoy my home but NO!
I know Iâm gonna get there though. Texted a friend whoâs gonna help me with the plants and has a knack for listing shit online. Reaching out to family and friends interstate about Xmas/NY plans so I have something a reward to work towards and I donât fall into the âwoe is meâ trap.
Btw does anyone else have the same problem of getting distracted wanting to read books only when packing/unpacking them (and thinking about how much youâve been meaning to read these again!) - only to forget about them once theyâre on the shelfâŚ
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Separate boxes are your friend when packing books. Keep a âread againâ separate box. Done this many many times - then pack up all the rest and tape them up for moving. The read again box is the last one to be taped up and the first to be unpacked. Put a biiiiiig asterisk of tape on the top so you can find it again quickly.
Do the same for pantry items - the stuff you use all the time goes in a separate box for last minute packing.
Procrastipacking is a real thing. Itâs hard to get on with the necessary when you really really donât wanna.just_kitten@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Procrastipacking, ha! Love it. This is the hardest move in my life as itâs the first time Iâve had my own furniture and accumulated so much Stuff. And Iâm downsizing. Still, at least with books they all fit on the one bookshelf I have so itâs easy to pack and unpack.
Definitely using a staged approach to the pantry/kitchen items. Iâll be trying to cook my way through some of them so a lot will only be packed the day the fridge is unplugged - 24hrs before I get it moved. Right now the main task is culling. And packing other easy things (books, winter clothes). Lots of clothes to cull, tooâŚ
The other task Iâm loathing doing is listing larger stuff on Facebook marketplace⌠especially the fold out couch that was a bitch to move up here when the downstairs neighbour gave it to me. Better to do it sooner rather than later though, with the stuff I know I donât need.
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Distraction in general⌠Yes, of course!
just_kitten@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Oh boy, Iâve so far managed to progress as far as⌠moving the boxes from my car to the apartment lol. And only because I had to go put some clothes out to dry. Iâm gonna have lunch and then start on the books, they are so easy. I will do this!!
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Gym done. House is clean Washing done Sheets changed
I want to go to bed lol
just_kitten@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Dark bedsheet owners unite! âđ˝
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
To me, dark sheets are cosier, but light sheets feel fresher. Iâve got 4 beds in this place, and a smattering of dark and light sheets, but most of mine are crazy bold colours (whatever Dimmeys or similar bargain stores have that arenât granny florals.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
I canât do light coloured ones. Its too âbrightâ I think. I donât want to wear sunglasses to go to bed lol
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
I love the attitude
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
If anyone wants to watch the big race today itâs showing on Channel 9 at 3pm
quokka@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Of course thatâs 12pm in Bestern Australia
StudChud@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Letâs goooo oâKitty Sushi!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Winner for sure!
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Ah dammit forgot to turn off alarm đ¤Śđźââď¸
zugzug@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Are they zombie emojis in the thread title? Didnât know they were a thing!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
they are indeed zombies. they want ⌠đ§ đ§ đ§
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Ticket inspectors on St Kilda Rd. On a public holiday wtf
Pilk@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
They were certainly fining like their life depended on it at Melbourne Central Swanston St tram stop.
StudChud@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
ACAB INCLUDES TICKET INSPECTORS
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
um, thatâs the free tram zone
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Iâm going to make that Thai mango curry tonight, I have all the ingredient and the will. đ
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Yay! From what I remember, it said to use half a can of coconut cream (milk?). If you use half, what will you do with the other half?
just_kitten@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Iâm not seagoon but the answer is usually⌠more curry!! (To freeze, if needed)
I have half a tin of coconut cream in my fridge waiting precisely to be used in that manner after my epic cooking sesh on Sat. Just gonna see if my aunt drops off any food this arvo and cook up something to go with it.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
If itâs coconut cream you can sweeten and whip it to top dessert with, like whipped cream.
But for that you tend to refrigerate it upside down to separate the solid fat out from the liquid to make it thick as possible.
Otherwise you can use it up as coffee creamer or freeze it in ice cube trays for later
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Iâll make double
RustyRaven@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
I decided to stop talking about it and actually clean my light shades. Of course while I was doint that I noticed how feral the ceiling fan was looking. Plus all the cobwebs around the corners of the ceiling (and I have exposed rafters in the lounge, so there are a lot of corners). Cleaning all that meant that dust went everywhere so I needed to vacuum. Iâm finally finished now and it does look much better. I really should sweep the front porch off too⌠Why does housework never end đ
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Posting this to debrief so will prob delete in a bit. I was just at the local shops, and jogged slightly crossing the road as the walk lights charged to orange.
As I got to the other side, this aggro-looking man held his hand up (middle âFUâ finger up) right in my face so I had to dodge my head back, and kept it in my face as I went around him. He continued glaring aggressively as I went past and away down the street.
Have never seen him before, and no idea what that was about. There are always people begging at the shops and some seem to have mental health issues, but Iâve never felt actually threatened in the 10+ years Iâve been here. He was very likely methylated or something, too (not that thatâs an excuse).
Iâm fine (and am usually tougher than this), and I know itâs very minor in the scheme of things, but am feeling upset and yuck right now.
Nath@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Time for the other Horse race now - the ones our US friends are having âTodayâ (Itâs midnight in New York). Itâll be mostly tomorrow for us, though.
Curiously, the betting odds appear to favour the previous President having a return. I donât know how much faith to put into that, but if any bunch of people are dumb enough to put that bloke back in charge of the country, theyâll be found in the USA.
Duenan@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Itâs unreal that people are boarding up windows in anticipation for violence to break out.
Iâd really hate to be living in the US under those conditions. They really take politics to another level.
Also pray we donât get nut jobs here trying to replicate the actions of those Overseas.
just_kitten@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Kind of sad that Sri Lanka, known hotbed of violence and terrorism and which picturesquely invaded the presidential compound to take selfies, recently had a completely peaceful presidential election with a very different party taking over - one that had links to the violence of the 80s/early 90s no lessâŚ
âŚbut here we are reading of people boarding windows up in the US for a presidential election. How things have changed
Taleya@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Nah, the republicans have been ratfucking polls for months, so donât trust that shit.
Itâs really gonna boil down to âdo you really wanna shit on a woman of colour so fucking bad youâd destroy your own countryâ. and yeah this is america soâŚ
just_kitten@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
The real threat of violence either way makes it very worrying. I have vague plans to visit my brother there next July but a lot hinges on how this election goes, and the aftermathâŚ
zugzug@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
It is worrying⌠and the polarisation of politics in the US is something we need to actively take steps to avoid happening here.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
It frightens me. đ˘