Have a great day!
To my horror I left my little foot heater on for the entire time I was at work.
So glad nothing serious happened other than maybe using more power than I should have.
Should count myself lucky.
Daily Discussion Thread: Tuesday 18 February 2025 ☕️
Submitted 1 month ago by CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone to melbourne@aussie.zone
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Duenan@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 month ago
What do you call a tree that fits in your hand?
A palm tree!
Goodnight all :)
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 month ago
[deleted]Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 month ago
What do lions eat?
Roarr meat!
SituationCake@aussie.zone 1 month ago
What do sea monsters eat?
Fish and ships.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 month ago
What do you call a huge pile of cats? A meow-ntain!
Taleya@aussie.zone 1 month ago
TIL that ozito are not cheap chinese crap, but actually rebadged german einhells, which explains why my $99 hammer drill is still blasting arse after fifteen years of heavy abuse
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 month ago
I rate them. They’re good!
dumblederp@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Got the 18v blower, hedge trimmer, cylinder mower and angle grinder. Took photos with the receipt of each at purchase. Returned the cylinder mower with a fault, bunnings replaced it with minimal hassle.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 month ago
apparently they have a deal with bunnings to make replacements as easy as possible. They’d rather have a few used and abused tools returned and have people think they are great than argue over abuse or misuse.
mysticgreg@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Interesting. I have a 14-year-old Ozito whipper snipper that still works just fine.
It doesn’t get much use these days because our current place needs something heavier-duty, but I beat the crap out of that thing for a decade and it’s never missed a beat.
Taleya@aussie.zone 1 month ago
the only ozito tool I’ve ever had die was a garden shredder, that was nearly three years after the fact and they immediately refunded me. They do not fuck around
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 month ago
bacon@aussie.zone 1 month ago
ong
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 month ago
There’s another 3 not pictured lol
Nath@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Shout-out to my phone cover!
It’s a bulky thing, and a boring colour. But boy has it saved my phone. I usually drop my phone about once a month because I’m clumsy or whatever. But this morning was the second time in the past week and both drops have been hard ones that would definitely have cracked the screen.
The screen is still good as new. This cover has been protecting my phone for over two years now. I heartily endorse it for anyone who can put up with a cover that makes the phone fatter than it already is.
sp00nwhales@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Thumbs up for this as well.
I also had this case from Spigen, it was fantastic and practically invincible. Lasted me years.
Duenan@aussie.zone 1 month ago
My go to cases are UAG and failing that it’s Spigen.
Cases tough as well and have served me well for many years.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 month ago
“Ding ding ding, and that is the end of round three here at the Melbourne arena. And we can see TinyBreak is getting his ass kicked here tonight, right Jeff?”
“Thats right Bill, this vs match of TinyBreak v Powershell promised to deliver, but it has not gone well today for the self proclaimed engineer”
“Correct Bill. From sketchy ChatGPT scripts, to issues importing the graph module and the outright failure of some Microsoft scripts using the AzureAD module its a bloody mess out there. Frankly, if you were TinyBreak’s coach you’d be recommending he pull the plug on this fight before taking any more abuse”
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 month ago
🤣🤣🤣
Nath@aussie.zone 1 month ago
issues importing the graph module
Something about the module having >4096 cmdlets and and being too big to load? I hit this last week, it was most infuriating.TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 month ago
yeah forgot to define the scope of graph to users. Was annoyed at that too!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 1 month ago
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Nath@aussie.zone 1 month ago
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Apparently the other place is going to start having paid subs “where content creators can monetize their contributions”. It seems like enshittification is finally coming.
Nath@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Don’t get any ideas. We don’t have any money to pay for people’s shitposts here. 😆
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 month ago
I know what I’ve got. A stick of gum per 100 posts, plus some pocket lint if there’s a meme attached
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Gone downhill since IPO fo’ sure.
Glad we have this place.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 month ago
makes sense to protect themselves against Substack and the like though. Always felt like that was eating reddits lunch tbh. cant imagine Shareholders felt any differently about it.
just_kitten@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Substack just doesn’t have the same “forum” feel though, that’s what I miss the most about the old internet. BBSes/vbb/livejournal.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 month ago
oh gees, it was already half unusable what with all the chinese and russian shills
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Coffee day yusss☕️
mysticgreg@aussie.zone 1 month ago
I like coffee.
Duenan@aussie.zone 1 month ago
I’ve lost count of how many I’ve had today.
That’s not good.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 month ago
You know what I love most about Gibson?
When I get yelled at for no reason whatsoever. And there is some real sass behind those meows
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 month ago
I wish my 2nd reference didn’t have untreated adhd lol
Contingency plans have been made anyways.
Duenan@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Home Stretch, nearly there, only 45 mins to go!
So close but yet so far…
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 month ago
but in the end, it doesnt even matter
danwritesbooks@aussie.zone 1 month ago
I haven’t been to Ballarat in many many years. What’s it like now?
It seems so much bigger and I think it has a lot of what I need in terms of moving back to Melbourne (well Victoria) and housing prices is within my budget. It also has gymnastics and other things my little one would want to continue doing so it definitely sounds appealing on paper.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 month ago
It’s a good location. It can be a little dodgy but so are other places. Everything you need is there. If you need to travel to Melbourne regularly the drive can get boring but you can always use V/Line. I go there more than the city because you can always get a park.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 month ago
its still 1 hour and 20 minutes on the train from melbourne. my place isnt much better obviously, but my mrs works in our suburb so its even when I’m in the city someone is close to home if something goes wrong and kiddo needs us.
danwritesbooks@aussie.zone 1 month ago
That would be the only issue. If something happens, there wouldn’t be anyone else to be able to get her. I’d (hopefully) be teaching in the area.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 month ago
2nd place is putting together an offer. This is the one that may have been less money, but I was firm today and said it wouldn’t make sense for me to move organisations for a paycut.
They’re working on it!
tone212_@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Finally sitting down to relax, long long day. I’m exhausted. I cut up a mango to boost my mood.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Installed Bumble BFF. Got a fair few matches. Last time I tried this I ended up meeting a lot of guys that weren’t there for friendship.
Fingers crossed for 2nd time around!
Duenan@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Damn. Didn’t realise season 7 of The Rookie had started back up.
Ahh it’s so good to have it back again.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 month ago
I was going to do stuff and then didn’t. The most I managed was calling the endodontist, trying to line up a lift, and pulling the dishes out of the dishwasher (but not rinsing). Maybe picking a few things off the floor. Spraying the zucchinis.
It’s been really hard to move or do anything. And there may be a power cut tonight -_-
calhoon2005@aussie.zone 1 month ago
just_kitten@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Dishwasher is here!!! 🥳 picked up my leftover dw powder and rinse aid from work, Y-splitter for cold washing machine tap obtained from Bunnings (decided maybe not to risk running it off the hot water tap even though it’d be heaps cheaper - hot water is free at this joint). Somehow fiddled around and got that Y splitter in even though there’s not much room to maneuvre. If there is a small leak I won’t know until it’s quite bad, so hopefully it’s all well-sealed!
Running the first load now after a prelim test run with just water… results tbc, but the amount of space that’s opened up on my benchtop without having to get my hands dirty is phenomenal 😭 I’m pleased to see that I can fit my plastic chopping board on the side. Sadly I can only fit two mugs on the top shelf, but there’s enough space below. I reckon I can fit about 2-3 days worth of dishes which is great because I don’t need to look at shit piling up any more!!! LIFE IS TOO SHORT FOR DISHES
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The top rack can be removed and has its own little cutlery trays that are a bit awkward but whatever Image Fits just nice on top of the washing machine, my only worry is that sometimes the washing machine vibrates a fair bit so hopefully that won’t shift the dishwasher too much. I suppose I could look at fixing the dw in place with some double sided tape Image
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Anyone here get five servings of vegetables a day?
I know for a fact that I do not, like many other Australians, but I am trying to be more deliberate with it.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Hoard of Myki inspectors at arts precinct northbound
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 month ago
WTF am I paying Telstra prices for (ok, Boost prices) if the damn phone wont work from Clayton to Parliament? 1 bar of 5g but completely useless.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Melbcat has fled into hiding… she was forced to swallow medicine from her free healthcare and then offered her favourite fancy cat food from a pouch! The insult. She sat in the corner to teach me a lesson and fell asleep like that.
(Actually she hides when she doesn’t feel well. I hope she’s okay.)
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 month ago
The other day I saw a full sized easel in a skip but didn’t risk it. You don’t always know what you’re bringing into your house with something :(
Plus where would I put it
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Got interrupted, now to do a little tidying and then watch the original Thomas Crown Affair
bacon@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Beep Beep 🚚
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Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Alrighty. Unfortunately Toshiba won’t be going ahead due to police check issue which is a shame, however 2nd place is happy to match my current salary.
All in all, a positive outcome :)
just_kitten@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Woohoo! 🙌🏽 That’s good you have an option… 2nd place is sounding promising in terms of job scope and team members I hope?
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 month ago
It seems OK, but I’m being very cautious considering what’s just happened.
I’ll wait to get my employment agreement before I make a final decision.
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 1 month ago
That’s great! I’m so pleased for you. When do you start?
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 month ago
1st of April if I accept the agreement.
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Cheers. Good to have a 2nd option :)
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 month ago
that’s awesome 😸🍾💐
Duenan@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Bummer about Toshiba but great to hear about the 2nd place!
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Awesome 😎