Tickets to NZ are booked. Campervan is in the process of being booked. I’m really excited now.
Daily Discussion Thread: 🎖️ Monday, November 11, 2024
Submitted 1 month ago by Seagoon_@aussie.zone to melbourne@aussie.zone
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CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 month ago
danwritesbooks@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Going to Mordor in style. Nice.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 month ago
So awesome. 🙂🙂🙂
I have the autobiography by Edmund Hillary about climbing all the peaks and ridges of NZ as practice for Everest. I should read it to get the dwarf vibe. ⛰️ Misty Mountain ensues …https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEm0AjTbsac
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Legend has it he practiced on Mt Cook, which is NZ highest mountain.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 month ago
🎆
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
I love how they put 1 paw on you. My cat used to do that
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
and oh so casually
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Well mum’s eye pressure is back up. When she fell it ruptured the back of her eye where she had an op (for glaucoma) a few years ago which is re-stitched. How they get to the back is beyond me. Her pressure was 2 when it’s supposed to be 10-20.
With any luck it won’t get worse (basically just before she went in she all of a sudden had a ‘blob’ in the middle of her vision).
I think this is a situation where the damage is done but not sure to what extent yet.
Brings into question cooking on the stovetop which will be a bit dangerous and golf (her main form of socialising).
Plan of attack is to get the food sitch down first. Can’t eat solids too well (it’s a long medical history) so I’ll make a bunch of different soups that can be microwaved for dins. Brekky should be fine she just does yogurt w/ fruit blitzed.
Socialising will be a tough one but she has a good network of buds so we’ll see what happens there.
It’s going to be depressing for her so that’ll have to be managed too.
It’s scary how one fall and head strike can alter so many things so quickly.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
Don’t forget the Ensure is an extra option if she doesn’t have some already.
That’s terrifying, I hope it’s not too bad
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 month ago
My daughter had corrective eye surgery and I still don’t know how they did it.
Wishing you’re mum a quick recovery and thinking of you and your family ♥
just_kitten@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
You are a very responsible and thoughtful child :)
I am definitely taking notes and learning from your exp. Honestly didn’t know falls could have such an impact on vision so I’m going to be a lot more vigilant with the olds (and eventually myself).
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
Meals on wheels ?
and many hugs and best wishes, I hope she gets back on her feet real soon
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
I forgot to add this. See if she’s eligible for My Aged Care as they might help with a few things including visitors at home
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Hey guys.
I’m not going to start the thread at midnight anymore , or at least I might if I’m up but I just can’t keep staying up for the thread. I’m a natural riser with the dawn and I want to stay up in the mornings, not go back to bed because I need the sleep.
You’ll still all get good night kisses. 😘😘😘
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 1 month ago
No problem. How about we just have whoever’s up at that time do the thread? Or see if Rusty Raven can revive Botbot.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Raising the dead is always a bad idea, they don’t come back right. A zombie botbot could be the start of the AI revolution that sees us all stuck in virtual reality pods.
And even more to the point I think the original bot was a miracle beyond my actual skill level, I don’t think I can manage it again.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 month ago
That sounds like an idea. 👍
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
I’ll probably be up if needed, I might wait and do if it nobody else has
Duenan@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Maybe this can go against logic but maybe post it up an hour or so earlier if you’re awake and we’ll just use it when midnight or after rolls over?
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
I’ll do that. 👍
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 month ago
I don’t blame you for wanting rest. Thank you so much for dedication ♥
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
I’m starting to feel and look haggard. 😩😴
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
Thanks for your service o7
I’ll probably be up if needed, I might wait and do if it nobody else has
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
Thanks Gooner🫡
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
Thanks for all the work you’ve put in ❤️
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
Thank you Seagoon!!!
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
Thanks for all your work, Goosny
danwritesbooks@aussie.zone 1 month ago
I have successfully convinced my daughter to move back to Melbourne.
And what sold her on it was Slurpees. I was telling her how good they are and now she wants to move back.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 month ago
does this mean your coming back too?
danwritesbooks@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Yes, I am starting to make plans and will hopefully move back around the start of 2026.
Eagle@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Gotta do what you’ve gotta do!
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Guzzling water like a hydro-slut for the blood donation.
I did well yesterday too, only one coffee and then just water all day. Today will be the same.
Im here to smash snacks and save lives 😂
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 1 month ago
H₂Hoe
mysticgreg@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Gold
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 month ago
I unironically love this
dumblederp@aussie.zone 1 month ago
StudChud@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
Stupid Sexy Magikarp
mysticgreg@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Can’t… un-see… :|
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 1 month ago
hydro-stud
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Hell yeah I am! I’m a water-bed at this point
Duenan@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Lots of tears flowing here at work today.
Thankfully not mine but it’s going to be a long day today.
I hate Mondays.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Damn, what happened?
Duenan@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Tired and emotional people today I’d chalk it down to today.
mysticgreg@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Is it the weekend yet?
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 month ago
gonna be a LOOONG one this week without the public holiday as well.
mysticgreg@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Didn’t get the public holiday last week anyway (yay for working in higher-ed!)… I’ve already hit my tolerance limit and have only been here 3 hours!
I need more coffee…
Pilk@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
Have you seen the drama in the other place?
Jane Agirtan has doxxed a redditor for pointing out there’s an article detailing her past nasty racist bigoted behaviour.
I explained in that other place that doxxing a constituent in this was is completely disgusting, and speaks to her character as even more likely to be a nasty racist and bigot to this day.
dumblederp@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
Working on my resume and thinking maybe I can just live in a cardboard box.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
I used chatgpt to write an email, and the response I’m pretty sure was also from chatgpt.
The circle of life lol
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Quick update on the Christmas saga. Mrs B spoke to my mother in law who was like “Of course we dont have to go to the extended family thing if you dont want to”. And Mrs B now sees the light of how dumber idea it was in the first place. More than a little annoyed that it speaking to her mum rather than listening to her husband to see that, but whatever. Saves a fight, 1k and promises to be a more chill Christmas.
Catfish@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Hello 2am. It’s time to smash Lego roses down the back of the fridge 🐈⬛
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
Sky News article popped up as a suggested read on my phone for some reason:
“Hackers are targeting people who type these six words into their computer.”
Wrong answers only - what are the six words?
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
Alright gang. I have managed to connect to the multi dimensional VPN. I can now download you TV shows or movies that dont exist in our reality from other dimensions. Hit me up with your favorite shows that almost existed or got cancelled early. Personally, i cant wait to watch season 2 of firefly. And maybe figure out where TF stargate universe and stargate atlantis were going with their next seasons.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Lest We Forget
just_kitten@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
Procrastinated a bit long on it but finally made an inquiry re: movers. Have one friend locked in to help with some big stuff on Thursday - was a bit touch and go as her own housing situation was looking precarious but thankfully she got the news today that she has some breathing space and she can take my plants (and any junk that I can’t get rid of on FBM). Another friend is locked in to help me with the main move on Saturday.
If I can get the movers booked by end of tomorrow for next Monday, I’ll be feeling very confident about being on track to clean everything up and hand back the keys next Wednesday. So glad that the moving site lets me add extra items up to 24hrs in advance, less stress about generating more heavy boxes than anticipated. I’ve got to keep reminding myself that I got this.
Okay! Time to use up this jar of banana blossoms for dinner… then wind down before a 7:30am start tomorrow
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
Me: I need to wake up extra early tomorrow
My brain at 3:30am: hey, you’re thirsty and need water, also you should get back on social media so you can apologise to your ex for being an idiot many months ago.
I thanked my mind and I fell back asleep an hour later 😴 after listening to a podcast called I Can’t Sleep where the host read the Wikipedia page about ducks. Fun fact - most ducks don’t say quack.
Pilk@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
The Alfred is a tired old hospital in parts isn’t it. Feels even disrespectful to the staff that they work next to landlord special paint jobs, dingy fluorescent lighting, mismatched chairs, etc.
tone212_@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Back from one week holiday. Really enjoyed seeing another corner of our beautiful country, even if it is super expensive to travel locally. Highlight was visiting Whitehaven Beach, I’ve never seen ocean water so blue.
On the to-do list today is holiday laundry, grocery shopping as my fridge is empty, gym session and catching up on many work emails.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 1 month ago
I should have everything to finish the work from home request now. At least today can count as one of my days in
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Hmm, jerboa not working for me this morning so I’m using my browser. Seems to be a few server errors lately.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Good Night everyone. Sweet dreams. 😘
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
Does anyone here use Whatsapp? A dear friend is travelling overseas and wants to stay in touch using it. Is there anything I should be wary of? Would prefer to get some opinions before signing up.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 month ago
this under 16 age ban thing is interesting. As a kid or teen I would have been FURIOUS. As an adult… I totally get it!
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 month ago
If you want to hate musicians, go to any music technology site and read the comments.
Yuck.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Duenan@aussie.zone 1 month ago
coffeeeee, coffeeeee…!
Duenan@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
Well I’m sad. I overcooked dinner by accident.
Still edible but was pretty dry and chewy.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
In the interests of low cost weekend activities, my Minipeelers and I have decided;
to have our own festival,
to do craft about it, and
to call it “Craftmas.”
It will involve liberal amounts of polymer clay and wool, and focus on making Xmas decorations and gifts (for those we would like to give something to, but either don’t want to buy for or don’t know what to buy). I’m really looking forward to it and am actually excited for this!
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
Back when I was a kid, mum & dad were going through a difficult financial patch so we made xmas decorations from gum tree twigs - painted with thin flour & water glue and tinfoil laid on like it was gold leaf. Then wove the twigs into garlands and a whole xmas tree (small). Peach pits got the same treatment and were the baubles along with gingerbread shapes baked hard. Looked and smelled very nice. I remember it as kinda messy but very fun. I think I remember painting the peach pits before they were covered with tinfoil so the colours showed through the inevitable gaps in the tinfoil. The downside was our cat decided she liked the gingerbread shapes to chew on and this wasn’t good for her digestion.
Catfish@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
No strung milk bottle tops?
Eagle@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
That sounds like fun! Can highly recommend orange and clove pompadours to make as a cheap gift.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
sounds so cool , and not just you but all the peelers 🥰
for xmassy baubles you can press beads into the clay
StudChud@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
That sounds so fun!!! What a great idea for a family day together! 💜 Ahhh!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
Excellent idea! Happy craftmas!
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
This sounds great!
Catfish@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
A themed crafternoon. Add a snack or two and this is Most Excellent.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 5 weeks ago
A Crafternoon! I knew a word already existed for it but couldn’t think of it for the life of me, thankyou!