Submitted â¨â¨4⊠â¨weeks⊠ago⊠by â¨Baku@aussie.zone⊠to â¨melbourne@aussie.zoneâŠ
Todayâs weather forecast (Melbourne CBD, 3000): min - 14°C, max - 30°C. 95% chance of no rain
Iâve just made my first UberEats order in years: Cold and flu tablets should be here shortly. Expensive, but the chances of me getting myself to the chemist are pretty much nil at this point.
It is frustrating trying to wade through all of the different products and figure out what anything is, you have to look at the ingredients for everything. It would be nice if that information was at least more prominent, instead of an afterthought behind branding. At the very least real drugs and herbal remadies should be easy to pick apart.
Other problem is that you canât get pseudoephedrine without picking up in person.
Phenylephedrine tablets were recently classed as a Placebo by the FDA, so it is a waste of time. Phenylephedrine nasal treatments are reported to work.
I thought that was the case too, but there must be some sort of loophole because I have pseudoephedrine.
I was surprised to be able to get it, and also relieved because going to the chemist in person is both beyond my current capabilities and also not great for the community given I probably have Flu and it would be better not to spread it around.
The perils of living alone that those who live with others easily forgetâŚ
Yep. The other one I always loved was being expected to get a medical certificate for sick leave. When you are actually sick that can be extremely difficult and often counterproductive. Fortunately I only need a stat dec these days, but I do have a written warning on file for taking sick leave without a certificate before. Because obviously if Iâm too sick to work Iâm perfectly capable of getting myself to the doctorâs to the doctors to fill out some paperwork.
Have to admit it is cheaper than a cat toy.
Iâm happy sheâs using the cat tree lol.
The wall, it speaks to me.
Hopefully not an angry ghost lol
I love how youâve set up the mirror so she can admire herself
She always knew her reflection was her.
Hooray apricots done. Probably lost half the fruit to whatever. But the amount of ladybugs (100âs+) on that fruit was great to see. Accidentally ate a few that were on the 'cots but carefully transferred a heap of them into the chilli patch. Left a bunch of fruit on the tree as they seem to like it.
Ooo, I want to attract lady bugs to my front area. Iâve bought one of those little houses and will set it up soon. Iâm entering my second year war with mealy bugs that started on my palm.
Using the mighty power of drugs I have arisen from the couch and successfully made breakfast. It was on easy mode as I meal prepped most of it in anticipation of work Mon & Tues, but it still involved cooking eggs so I count it as an achievement.
You have eggs?
I received an order of 5 dozen on Friday. I had no idea there was a shortage until I saw it here.
Iâm going bowling today! Havenât been bowling for probably 5 years and I never was any good. Then probably a pub lunch afterwards. Beautiful day outside too. đ
I always use the kiddie ramp thing at least once. Still goes in the gutter though :(
Maybe you and Force need bumper bowling.
What kind of bowling? Lawn or the indoor kind?
Ten pin bowling, but I wouldnât say no to lawn bowls
The calico is an outside cat who is snuggle buddies with the orange stray
Bathroom and toilet are spotless.
The calico is an outside cat who is snuggle buddies with the orange stray
no convincing the outside cats owners to take on the stray? also F âoutside catâ owners.
If i could find the owner Iâd give it a go.
And agree about the âoutside catâ thing. Itâs so irresponsible.
Laundry today, Mt Washmore seems to be expanding overnight. Iâm fantasizing about buying an off-grid property, so idly scrolling through property listings. It makes a change from doomscrolling about climate change and the US. Trying to learn a bit more about off-grid living, but Iâm about as technically minded as a carrot lol.
tassie is apparently one of the most likely places to survive a apocalyptic event. just sayin
Just another downside to living in Tassie
Thatâs an enjoyable and intriguing rabbit hole Iâve been down in the past. Sooo many factors to consider with Tas (especially seeing as how I donât know it very well) like contaminated water in some towns from mining. Might be time I had another deep diveâŚ
There are plenty of people who love to help with Off-Grid, but the key thing to remember is that anything you currently get piped in and out to your house (gas, electric, fibre, water, sewerage) will need to be carted in, or you will have to do without.
You will need to do the maths on how much power you typically use, how much solar/wind/hydro your new house can be configured to generate and how much storage you will need. No hair dryers, curling irons or hair straighteners.
You will also need to store enough electricity to see you through.
You will need to find a Fixed Wireless Internet Service Provider in your area with line-of-sight to where your antenna will be.
There are other alternatives to a septic tank like composting toilet or incinerating toilet, but you will need to determine if they are right for you.
My advice is to watch as much Off-Grid YouTube as possible; keep in mind that different markets will have different products and solutions. Off-Grid service providers do realise that they may be the only option available and will charge appropriately. There is a reason why we live in societies.
Thanks for your response! Iâm at the pipe dreams stage at the moment, but itâs a worthy dream I think. I worked at CERES many moons ago when the ATA was there, and we had things like composting toilets, which were ok but not perhaps set up for the volume of traffic they were dealing with! Iâd rather go without gas completely, even though in an urban setting itâs my favourite way to cook (something about cooking with a flame).
Itâs interesting looking at the kinds of off-grid properties already established and for sale. They range from the very basic and self sufficient to what looks like people trying to have all the mod cons with super glamorous houses and very complex systems in place. At heart, Iâm the kind of person whoâs happy cooking on a fire lol, so the former type suit me best. But I will definitely start watching more off-grid YouTube videos, thankyou.
Whatâs the ruling on going out with your SO in matching tracksuits?
Donât. Thatâs the ruling. We are not Japan or the US.
With the possible honorable exception of the wearing of Carlton Blacks. But this ONLY applies if you live in Carlton.
true, i see many couples wearing matching black and matching black trackies, itâs perfectly ok here
Thereâs no rules, do whatever you want. I think itâs a big think in Japan. Osoroi my quick googling tells me.
only to parties
Bad taste parties
Depends how expensive looking they are đ
So much crying at airport. House seems empty now. đ˘
Aww sorry Seagoon. Theyâre not gone forever. Just try to reflect on the good times, not that theyâve now gone đ
Clever Void the garden panther caught a mouse
Iâm going to miss waking up at midday :(
I find its dogshit for my mental health over time though.
100000%
Getting up around 7ish is perfect. Iâm a morning person anyway but it has been nice to stay up.
Peter Yarrow from Peter, Paul & Mary fame has died.
Itâs also Elvis Presleyâs birthday đ
Loved this group back when I was a teen, but listening to them again recently - thereâs a creepy vibe about Peter. Not so much Paul and Mary. They could have made more use of Maryâs glorious voice too. Kind of a strange feeling looking back on their career.
I did not know Peter was a convicted pedo. Yikes.
I listed what I thought was junk from my recent house cleanout on eBay and Iâm getting multiple offers within a couple days.
These people are trying to negotiate the price down, even though the listings are buy now with no ability to make offers, which is annoying. Also eBay fees are quite expensive, so have to take that into account in accepting lower amounts. But Iâm happy to be getting some $$ for this stuff.
Apparently someone stole a bike in an aggravated burglary, rode up the street and set fire to two acres of grassland yesterday here in sleepy pt. lonsdale. So random. Taken away in cuffs on the main strip lol.
I feel like meth was involved somehow.
Set fire to 2 acres of grassland at this time of year? What an idiot
If you have a kindle from 2013 onwards they can now all be jailbroken.
Jailbreak is called WinterBreak.
Welp, airport parking was definitely the best choice given how late I ended work - 5:45pm - and thanks to cruisey holiday traffic I made it in time to spare for a bite and a drink. And got all my chores done at home beforehand. My feet are sore from doing a whole day out after a while, looking forward to relaxingâŚ
Shit keeps happening, both big and small, and itâs really affecting my ability to cope. I just want something to go smoothly.
I was just reading up on the closure of Foodstar in Sunshine (all-you-can-eat restaurant that opened in the 1990s). Growing up in the west, I used to frequent Sunshine Village cinemas which involved walking past this fine establishment. I would always wonder who actually went to eat there, as it looked absolutely terrible. And how it stayed in business so long - it was always mostly empty. A friend who had gone there several times, forced upon for family events, never had anything good to say.
Not too long ago, I looked up the Google reviews with some friends to see if anything had changed, and they are incredible, especially the ownerâs responses. And his closure statement does not disappoint. Goodbye Foodstar, we will miss you.
Just helping the young Seagoons pack. đ not having a good time
Meeting up with a different late friend today. First we said 11:30 and then she pushed it back to 12:30 this morning. I said okay.
I had a feeling she was going to be late because she always is. So I go to leave the house at 12:30. Her house is 10 minutes away and so Iâm going to meet her there and then we will go somewhere.
I tell her Iâm leaving and she says sheâs still changing. Of course she is.
I think I need a new set of friends at this point :D
Lenovo hand held running steam OS? HECK yes!
Bill keeps looking for Miss Seagoon. đ
Peas and gravy.
The perfect combination.
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Holy Shit. The Substance. What a unique movie.
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Between heart problems and his teeth deteriorating Tommy probably doesnât have very much time left, heâs struggling to eat now. But weâre still having lots of snuggles đ
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Eagle@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Many kisses atop Tommyâs furry head đ
melbaboutown@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Poor old baby. Maybe some pate mashed with warm water might be slurpable and encourage him with the smell. Love him and give him everything he wants â¤ď¸
Duenan@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Poor Kitty :(
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Iâm so sorry â¤ď¸â¤ď¸â¤ď¸
Catfish@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
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PeelerSheila@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Oh no đŽ poor little man
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
so many hugs