Fireworks are going OFF in my area. It’s NYE all over again (Lunar New Year is tomorrow).
Daily Discussion Thread: Tuesday, 28 January, 2025
Submitted 3 months ago by briongloid@aussie.zone to melbourne@aussie.zone
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tone212_@aussie.zone 3 months ago
just_kitten@aussie.zone 3 months ago
I said I was gonna make my greasy mee goreng craving yesterday; I didn’t - but I did make it today 😋
Was missing eggs/tofu but still not too bad. Can’t beat real market fresh yellow noodles though vs the ones from the supahmahket
heck yeah
Looks like it might be another day of fieldwork tomz but I have a psych sesh at 5pm so I’m gonna have to haul myself out of bed quite early 🥱
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 3 months ago
ooh looks good!
Duenan@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Love those types of noodles!
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Yummmm. #NoodleGang
dumblederp@aussie.zone 3 months ago
I love Mee Goreng. Nutritionally it’s poor, but dam is it tasty.
just_kitten@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Yeah this is winning absolutely no health points but I’ve been having plenty of that the last few days, today I get to indulge!
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 3 months ago
I’ve started implementing supervised open window time.
Because someone can’t help hanging from the fly screen and destroying them.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 months ago
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Cat pyramid.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 3 months ago
She’s dorito shaped
Duenan@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Almost looks like a Croquembouche from a distance.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 3 months ago
So I just found out my grandma is heading to the hospital. She got gastro, but is deteriorating somehow. I think someone gave her electrolytes with a bunch of sugar in them, and she has T2D. Hopefully will be updated soon, because my dad looks terribly worried.
Eagle@aussie.zone 3 months ago
It’s very easy for older people to suffer fluid imbalances, especially adding in the hot weather and illness. Some IV rehydration and she’ll be a new woman.
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Hope your grandma is OK. Gastro is no joke if you’ve got T2D, what with dehydration and all that. Keep calm and hope for the best.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Hope she’s okay. Big hugs for gran from me.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 months ago
sending lots of best wishes to your grandma 💐
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Goodnight everyone, and thanks for tolerating my endless chatter about work ❤️
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Good night
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Late work shifts suck. On 1130 to 730 this week. What it means though is that I can go get this for breakfast before work:
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and that makes it kinda bearable
bacon@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Our work is so late we return to base after midnight.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Is that bowltiful?
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Sure is :)
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Yum!
befed@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Delicious regular mince Exquisite pre-diced frozen vegetables Sensuous baked beans
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Luxurious instant pudding to follow.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Hayfever is kicking my arse today.
dumblederp@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Coffee Doritos review: They’re more sweet corn chips than savoury, with a hint of coffee flavour. Zero hobbits, would not buy again.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 3 months ago
i mean this with all possible due respect: What the heck convinced you to buy them in the first place? Was just sipping my coffee and you know what I didnt think? I didnt think “Man this would be much better with hints of processed corn”
dumblederp@aussie.zone 3 months ago
They were at Savemore. It seemed such an odd concept I figure I’d give them a go. I missed the Mountain Dew Doritos and I kinda regret not trying them. I didn’t finish the packed.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Coffee Doritos
Hrmm…
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 3 months ago
I tried a raspberry twistie once. Never again
Alamutjones@aussie.zone 3 months ago
But….why
dumblederp@aussie.zone 3 months ago
I think they’ve replaced food scientists with AI.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Thanks for taking one for the team and reviewing them! Even I wasn’t tempted and I love weird flavouring of chips!
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 3 months ago
You should brave the coke oreos that have been on clearance next
dumblederp@aussie.zone 3 months ago
I think it’s double stuffed grape oreos available at the moment. I don’t really like oreos so I’ll step aside for someone else to report on those.
Duenan@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Much as I love to drink coffee, it doesn’t really sound pleasant.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Tech in the office sits at his computer, but is always typing on his phone, with the little bleeps on (but he has his headphones in?). Drives me bonkers. Though just about everything is driving me bonkers today. I need to pull up my big girl pants and have another chat with my manager.
indisin@aussie.zone 3 months ago
That kind of thing would turn my day into a zero productivity day. You have every right to be annoyed and those dark murderous thoughts you’re having are completely valid. (Unless they’re disabled and need those sounds of course).
Alamutjones@aussie.zone 3 months ago
If he’s disabled and needs the sounds, then they go through the headphones he’s already wearing. Not out into the general office
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Usually when that tech is in the office, I make sure I have my headphones handy because he’s either talking non stop or tapping away on his phone.
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Had a day of meetings and team activities & felt like I was in that episode of the IT Crowd.
Team team team WE’RE A TEAM!
Duenan@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Sounds exactly what we did at work today.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Go Team!! 📣
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Haha I think one of the in-charge people said that
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 3 months ago
I appear to be crook again. Was alright late last week and just a bit tired over the weekend, very mild fever and sore throat again. Hydralyte has once again fixed me up though, same as before. Weird.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 months ago
take care
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Hope you feel better soon man :)
eatham@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Hello
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 3 months ago
One dinosaur fact I was reminded of yesterday is the Velociraptor was actually about the size of a turkey, and the dinosaurs we seen in Jurassic park are actually called Deinonychus. Michael Crichton chose the name instead because it sounded better.
Not only did he change the name, he met with the guy that discovered Deinonychus and told him he was changing the name of his dinosaur as well:
Deinonychus were featured prominently in Harry Adam Knight’s novel Carnosaur and its film adaption, and Michael Crichton’s novels Jurassic Park and The Lost World and their film adaptations, directed by Steven Spielberg. Crichton ultimately chose to use the name Velociraptor for these dinosaurs, rather than Deinonychus. Crichton had met with John Ostrom several times during the writing process to discuss details of the possible range of behaviors and life appearance of Deinonychus. Crichton at one point apologetically told Ostrom that he had decided to use the name Velociraptor in place of Deinonychus for his book, because he felt the former name was “more dramatic”. Despite this, according to Ostrom, Crichton stated that the Velociraptor of the novel was based on Deinonychus in almost every detail, and that only the name had been changed.
From Wikipedia
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 months ago
spent the weekend doing so much housework I think today will be a self care day
Alamutjones@aussie.zone 3 months ago
I’m on a much more enjoyable task this week (I’m good at this one!) and I’ve just put in a leave request for two weeks off. Yessss
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Good night, sweet dreams
SituationCake@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Toot toot, If anyone would like to contribute to the noble pursuit of science, you can contribute your observations to this gassy project Chart your fart
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Opinions needed! Eggplant parmigiana (well vege Parma because I also have some zucchini to use up)… usually I just slice and chuck it all in the baking dish raw but I understand this makes me a heathen.
Should I pre-fry? or pre-bake? or just go for it like I have before?
Gorgritch_umie_killa@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Baku’s gone again?
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Weekend was pretty chilled. Bit worried about that forecast though! Supposed to go camping weekend after next.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Yesterday off, all day appointment tomorrow, Friday day off…I’m having a 2 day week without realising.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Alright, need to remember it’s Tuesday and not Monday. Once I get into that groove I should be good
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Ah man… these sketchy types hanging around all the time are really messing with my head -_-
The things they do are ‘petty’ and the things they steal low value but I’ve gone back to having nightmares about break ins and struggling to sleep.
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There have been many break in attempts over the years while I’ve been home and I once chased an intruder out of my house.
I prefer to keep to myself and mind my own but one day I’d like to fix my health and get absolutely jacked/strong so I could feel more confident in defending myself if need be.
Duenan@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Falling asleep here in a conference.
They’re going overtime as well.
We’re almost 30 mins over time schedule.
Can’t be good for the rest of the day.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 months ago
and good night everyone, sweet dreams 😘
Alamutjones@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Yo
bacon@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Beep Beep 🚚
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Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Spoke to manager this morning.
She said she’s escalating it as a “high risk” of me leaving and she will get back to me soon.
Let’s see what happens.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Hate to say it, and I dont mean to be negative: But nothing you’ve told us thus far about these guys fills me with confidence that they are gonna do the right thing here.
I’d keep on the seek path as a backup.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Oh definitely still interviewing for other places this week.
At least I’ll finally have an answer instead of being fucked around.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 3 months ago
There is one other thing:
I might be getting one of our month by month clients to sign a 12 month contract. Their MRR is 105k.
For the moment, it’s worth it for them to keep me happy.
Duenan@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Hope it all goes well for you and you hear back soon at least so you can start putting some steps in.
I unknowingly spoke to a board member today about my own employment worries. Ooops!
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Thanks mate.
Sometimes it doesn’t hurt for someonen to understand how you feel.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 3 months ago
I saw you were working over the weekend. I hope you get the best possible outcome, whatever that ends up being
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Thanks man. I can stretch myself to 45 hours a week for the number I’ve asked for.
But we’ll see what happens.