Submitted 4 months ago by briongloid@aussie.zone to melbourne@aussie.zone
Took apart and (almost, so far) rebuilt a fancy outdoor umbrella. Thing blew over last summer and broke a rib / pulley system.
Not doing that again that was fucked. Lotta swear words. I jump on the manufacturers website afterwards to find a part for it “We do not recommend attempting to repair this unless you are technically capable and have patience”.
Shoulda read that part before trying.
But it’s getting there!
Swearing is one of the tools available to get a job done.
My best friend that I haven’t seen for 30ish years was going to come to Australia next month, but now isn’t due to something of a family tragedy. Shit.
so many hugs, I hope things improve for them soon
😡
That is all.
😢
For what mate?
Just stressed because of some family health issues and financial stuff linked to it.
I think it’s about the rivers closing and not being able to have any herring anymore
a smol first harvest of chilies and some lettuce , can’t wait to eat those chilies after they have ripened a bit more on the windowsill 😊
Sweet!
That looks beautiful!
Thank you. 😊 This year I’m only growing guaranteed crops and those I know I’ll eat.
15 minutes into my workday and I was down the back of the work yard, doubled over and crying. Why am I doing this to myself? Why am I doing this to this business? Why is this business doing this to me?
Counting down the minutes until 5pm.
If I was your manager or colleague I’d be strongly suggesting that you step away, take a break and take all the time off that you need with absolutely no worries.
So I hope that you’re OK, and is there anything we can do to help? If you want I’ll send you monies for a free pizza?
Call in sick
Maybe you could write off today and go home sick? Some couch time might help.
Take care of yourself.
Thanks - definitely planning some good couch time this weekend!
so many hugs, you take care of yourself
Can you call a friend to come over? Cos you need hugs
Heading out to dinner with some friends tonight who have already been warned that I’ve had a rough day, so hopefully it’ll be a nice evening out!
Slowly on the mend. Work from home and a 3 day weekend should see me feeling better
Would you like a cooler Monday? Consider asking a Minoan Snake Goddess. This one is about 50% liquid paper, but asking can’t hurt.
I don’t think there’s any point in asking but I’d like to ask the a/c gods not to fuck up on Monday. Ta.
This seems reasonable. I wish you no snakes in your ducts.
Bloody Hell, I love cold watermelon.
Suggest adding mint & feta
At least 80% better than room temperature watermelon.
I feel significantly better today. Still need a holiday, but I’m not teetering on the edge of a breakdown today
This is good to hear. I hope the weekend is a chance to refresh & reset.
So glad to hear it. Book in that holiday ASAP.
Take it easy .
The man has taken upon himself to dedicated a song on my behalf
He still makes me laugh after 29 years together.
29 years! I believe in love again.
Boy unicorns are around. With a little training they come good.
Great song!
Mr Seagoon approves
I messed up. It all started when I tried a different facial cleanser, which caused me to break out near one corner of my mouth. Then I woke up during the night and in my blurry brained state decided to dab some ti tree oil on it. I grabbed the 100% pure one by mistake and used it. It’s kind of burned my face and I now have weeping irritated skin there. Looks a treat I can tell you!
get on PT and start sniffing loudly and going “Fucken cunt. FUCKEN CUUUUNT” in the most obnoxious bogan accent imaginable.
Lol just call me the weeping woman
Dear god, I saw it’s meant to be 39 on Monday. I hope the forecast mellows out by then
God can’t help you.
that’s why I took today off…I aint’ doing shit on monday but battening down hatches and peering balefully out windows.
Seriously reconsidering my ridiculous plan to do fieldwork that morning because of the free parking. might be better just paying for the parking out of my own wallet than putting myself through that
Better start praying to Ra and Helios. The sun is their jurisdiction.
Always thought it was a bit of a overplayed trope that little boys love machines, but man does tinyest LOVE a train or a digger. I keep going “Look! a train!” even when I am out by myself.
Thinking I might take him out to gipsland on a vline this weekend for a cafe or something.
I used to have a mobility scooter that looked a lot like a motorbike.
My absolute favourite thing about owning this scooter was the response of every little boy who saw me on it. Silent but profound joy
They seriously do, my boys love watching videos of diggers, cars, and trains. I wish I could take them down Epping Road during the week so they could see all the roadwork going on. They always point to an excavator when they see one and say, ‘Diggy!’
haha mine still calls them “train”. Everything is train. Buses, diggers, planes, trains, tran stations, train tracks. All “train”.
Aww I miss that age… my son was obsessed with trains, trucks and earthmoving equipment that digs.
Mine is 13 and hasn’t stopped. Trains occupy up about 50% of his mind. He wants to go back to Melbourne and ride on the trains.
At least it’s an inexpensive obsession. Some parents have to buy AFL or Pokemon cards.
I went to Aldi with the kid other day and I compared the pair between and her dad in the way they shop.
The man: He pushes the trolley so I can concentrate on my list. He is slow. He likes to look at everything. He says it’s because he doesn’t come that often. By the time I’ve reached the end he’s still sniffing and fondling the fruit. I have to walk back to the trolley constantly. He doesn’t forget anything. He browses quietly except for the odd “should we get this” or “didn’t you say we needed this”.
He scans. I pack. He loads everything in the car. Returns the trolley.
The kid: She pushes the trolley. She likes to look at everything. She’s quick but likes to point everything out. “Can I have this” “put it in” “can I have this” “put it in” “can I have this” “whatever”. Eventually she stops asking because I’m not even looking. I’m concentrating. I may have forgotten stuff. She costs me an extra $50.
She scans. I pack. I push the trolley to the car, load it and return the trolley.
Question: Which one would you prefer to shop with, the slow poke who does everything for you or the octopus who doesn’t hold you up?
Ps. They shop together quite often. I can see why it takes them so long to get back from buying ice cream.
Just remembered that I need to be up early tomorrow but I’m currently half way through Die Hard 3 with an open beer.
What do?
Big news - Djokovic has retired from the tournament 🎾 🍺
Continuing my journey to discover new music. Today happens to be The Carpenters.
Seems like I know many of these songs but sung by others.
Very apt for a Friday.
Have been sleeping terribly lately so took 1/2 a sleeping pill last night. Got a decent amount of sleep but had a nightmare that included both work stress AND an alien invasion where they took over people’s bodies. Thanks, brain
Hi everybody
It is time for rendang
“Fetid moppet” might just be by new favourite insult Along with “shambolic rube” from last week of course I like to think that some writer just collected ideas for insults for the last three years and is now just letting loose.
Legit resident scatterbrain these last two days.
Exhibit A: Left the phone in the scooter parked on the street for a good 20.
Exhibit B: Left the keys in the ignition of then bigger bike and then went out for almost 2hrs.
Brain, TF is wrong with you.
Oops. Accidentally bought individually wrapped cheese slices. There is no excuse for this quantity of packaging. Meep 😾
wooooo slide supports cut down all fancy like (had to do some trimming around the doorframe) to fit in the upper reaches of the laundery cupboard, slide nicely past the doors, now to make up the frame and fit for the actual “drawer” part with poles, then we have a pull out clothesline for inclement weather!
of the things I miss about the old place: The trees, the quiet (were further away from south road) and having a deep carport that meant I could clothesline the washing no matter what the weather
Severance episode 2 release day 🎉 🧇 🥚 🐐 can’t wait to see what this week brings. I’ve read the theories a thousand times now
Ted Cat tells me it’s breakfast time.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Thx just_kitten for costing me 12.99. I’m now watching severance
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 4 months ago
ONE. OF. US.
just_kitten@aussie.zone 4 months ago
From season 1? You lucky bastard
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Yep lol
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 4 months ago
If you’re interested in pirating, hydrahd.cc
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 months ago
Once I finish American Primeval again , until I really I know it and appreciate it well
severance is next on my queue