Had my door open with the screen door locked for some air… sus looking dude walks past and stops to crane his neck trying to see in. Then walks on but doubles back.
Keep walking dickhead.
Daily Discussion Thread: Sunday, 23 February 2025
Submitted 23 hours ago by briongloid@aussie.zone to melbourne@aussie.zone
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melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 hour ago
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 2 hours ago
StudChud@aussie.zone 2 hours ago
Love the vibes of this!!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 hour ago
today I made my first entry in my new art journal 🙂
just_kitten@aussie.zone 2 hours ago
I finished reading Juice. Yeah… I dunno… It was a read. But not nearly what I hoped it’d be.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 1 hour ago
I felt the same. Liked some little vignettes in there. I thought the feel of the land post climate change was really good - but … The story telling was really clunky. I didn’t really care about the people? I dunno…left me…dunno…
just_kitten@aussie.zone 1 hour ago
Yes! I didn’t really care for the framing - it felt really indulgent even though most of the reviews praise Winton’s economical prose. Really? The stoic narrative voice was kind of uninspiring, very “we did this and then we did that”, it didn’t resonate with me. The dialogue with the bowman was suuuuper clunky. In an apocalyptic world, who TF is actually going to keep someone alive to listen to them recount their lives for the span of an entire book?!
I appreciate it as an important work warning us of the future, forcing us to realise what our lives right now are leading to, but as a piece of fiction… it definitely didn’t have the same impact on me that other TW or cli-fi books have had
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 hour ago
Tim Winton?
no comment
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 4 hours ago
Strays have been given their wet food.
Dinner is ready, and Gibson cuddles are ready to be dispensed.
Bring on the final zonk.
StudChud@aussie.zone 3 hours ago
“yeah all that meth and smack embedded in the walls? That’s me leaving my mark! No one can take my drug-laden walls away from meeeeee!”
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 3 hours ago
I feel so sorry for the poor old couple living in the back bungalow. They’re the owners of the house and they have no idea whats going on in there.
Despite all the cop cars and ambulances every day…
just_kitten@aussie.zone 5 hours ago
I’m still so mightily upset at the brand new dishwasher being non functional that I’ve packed up all my dirty dishes, including the ones that were in the dw, and am going to take them to the office to wash in their dishwasher tonight on the way to the laundromat. I am THAT angry at the prospect of having to hand wash dishes again. I will be demanding answers on Monday and a refund asap if it isn’t a simple fix. I got this close to freedom and I will not have it taken away from me again.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 hours ago
That’s a shame, it’s a really nice size and was a good price. I hope they give you a refund or a new one
just_kitten@aussie.zone 2 hours ago
Yeah, the depresso doom part of my brain thinks I somehow deserve this, which is insane. But goddammit no, I deserve to have a working dishwasher that I’ve worked hard for.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 3 hours ago
I am pissed off on your behalf about this! Hope it’s easily sorted tomorrow
just_kitten@aussie.zone 2 hours ago
Yeah. It was a bitch packing everything to take to the office and now waiting 1.5 hrs for it to run (although at least some of that time is being spent at the laundromat)… I hate dishes so much.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 hours ago
Does anyone have any insights or recommendations about melatonin? Might have a chat to my GP
just_kitten@aussie.zone 2 hours ago
I’ve used it primarily to adjust sleep cycles, not so much to fall asleep when it’s late. I’d use it to start sleeping earlier in the day after several days of shitty sleeping patterns. I don’t recommend using it more than 3 days in a row; I find it that it makes me groggy and grumpy in the morning. Expect weird dreams.
Also I have never bought it in Australia with a prescription. I’ve always bought it overseas or from iHerb.
And finally, just because a lot of formulations have super high dosage like 5-10mg doesn’t mean they’re better, I find the side effects aren’t worth it. The recommended dose is about 0.3mg I believe. Those work well and are worth getting in the right dose, personally, even though you could save money with a larger dose and a pill cutter (I used to have either the 3 or 5mg tablets, the bottle lasted me 6 years) but pill cutters aren’t precise and at larger doses you’re looking at more significant differences between cut pieces (or larger amounts lost in the process).
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 57 minutes ago
Thanks, I’ll have a look
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 2 hours ago
I know some people who have used it. I have used it for a night or two as a reset but find I wake up pre dawn. Peoples’ mileage varies…
As an aside I have a friend that’s a long time insomniac/delayed sleep person. They have recently started drinking cherry juice at night - apparently it’s an amazing natural source of melatonin and has actually helped them. This is someone that’s previously tried melatonin, sleeping tablets, GABA etc and been down many medical rabbit holes so I trust they are not just jumping on some wellness bandwagon.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 57 minutes ago
Thanks, cherry juice is interesting
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 7 hours ago
sad Geoffrey update 🐩🦮🐕🦺🐶🐾🐕
He has hemangiosarcoma. So he probably has a few months before he’s gone. I can’t stop crying, and he’s not even gone yet. He won’t eat anything, except for treats. At least he’s eating the treats. Ahhhhhhhhh
SituationCake@aussie.zone 2 hours ago
So sorry. Pets are the best people. It’s so hard when they get sick.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 5 hours ago
Poor thing :(
All the treats for Geoffrey.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 7 hours ago
I’m sorry. Give him as many treats as he wants
StudChud@aussie.zone 6 hours ago
That’s so awful, I’m so sorry LE!
Definitely treat him to all sorts of delicious human foods! Try to put the inevitable out of your mind for now, and spend all the time you can with him!
Sending you and Geoffrey all my love!!!
Catfish@aussie.zone 7 hours ago
Oh no. All the treats for Geoffrey. The Vet told me to buy my cat a rotisserie chicken when he was diagnosed with lung cancer. Eating anything at all matters more that it being ‘proper’ food
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 3 hours ago
I will be getting him a rotisserie chicken for sure, thank you.
Eagle@aussie.zone 6 hours ago
Oh no. Lots of hugs for you and Geoffrey. The time together is too short.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 6 hours ago
I’m so sorry. Spend this time giving lots of hugs and treats.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 hours ago
The pumpkins are growing but slowly. The zucchini are covered in powdery mildew but one is gamely sending up male flowers again. More tomatoes are ripening. Not that much has been produced though.
I might gather some twigs for the bottom of this compost bin. Reduce the chances of ending up with a smelly mess.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 9 hours ago
Shopping done
Strays fed and watered
Protein shake consumed
Nap time.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 5 hours ago
Mr Woof is sad to yet again miss his afternoon walk. Reasons today: 50% too hot, 50% police helicopter hovering overhead and making me nervous. If it cools down another degree or two and the chopper goes away we might be able to head out a bit later.
Catfish@aussie.zone 4 hours ago
Anyone got a recommendation for an eco dishwasher substance? Long time since I’ve had one. I like earth choice for floors but their dish liquid sucks.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 3 hours ago
I buy dishwash liquid and dishwasher stuff from source bulkfoods. Both are good, as is their laundry powder. You can buy a reusable bottle or take your own. I also don’t mind ecostore brand too.
just_kitten@aussie.zone 2 hours ago
Liquid for handwashing dishes? I used the Kin Kin orange liquid bought in bulk from FOTE and it’s worked a treat. Smelled the BEST. Unfortunately they now only have a lime and eucalyptus one, I’ve bought some for when my current stash (lasted me 3+ years) finishes, I don’t think it smells as great but I think it should be just as powerful
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 hour ago
powder for the machine, I just use what ever is on sale for handwashing, it’s all just comprox ( synthetic liquid soap ) with additives
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 hours ago
I use ecostore powder, it seems to work fine
dumblederp@aussie.zone 2 hours ago
Can’t say as to eco, but powder > liquid.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 6 hours ago
Melbcat has retreated to one of her cardboard box hidey holes. Don’t tell me she got that stressed at me simply stripping the bed? Maybe she knows it means the vet is coming to visit
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 hours ago
poor sweetie
maybe she’s just tired
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 hours ago
most of the housework and stuff is done 🙂
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 5 hours ago
Such a nice feeling
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 10 hours ago
Finally got around to rebuilding an ‘old’ mountain bike I built for an ex. I’ve been riding the unicorn bell bike and trike which both weigh a tonne and handle shockingly. I figured may as well use the heavier ones as you get more exercise in in less time and no one will pinch them.
I forgot what it’s like to ride such a light bike. Weighs 8.5kg. Built it when the AUD was way way higher so ended up being a bargain for what it is ('bout $700, last service (!) for my other mtb years ago was $380).
So that’s the ‘new’ goon / snack / beach transport machine. I am tempted to put the unicorn bell and basket on as theft prevention devices.
But jeez riding it brings back memories which i think is why i left it so long. Happy it still works well and the salt air down here hasn’t fucked it too much.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 10 hours ago
I am tempted to put the unicorn bell and basket on as theft prevention devices.
Do it. Establish dominance and go full Hello Kitty
Grackle@aussie.zone 5 hours ago
I feel like it might need some spokey dokes as well to really bring out the color of the unicorn bell.
dumblederp@aussie.zone 10 hours ago
Yeah, I’ve been riding a tank around, it’s so nice switching to a light weight bike.
StudChud@aussie.zone 2 hours ago
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 9 hours ago
Am on PT and am having an old (wo)man shouts at cloud moment, but whyyyy do people listen to things on their phones without headphones? I don’t wanna hear it. I’d play death metal loud as revenge but that’s not fair on all the other passengers
StudChud@aussie.zone 9 hours ago
Nah I’m with you! I hate that shit so much. No one wants to hear someone else’s audio on PT!
I swear the types who do it are baiting people into a fight bleh!
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 9 hours ago
You’re not a grump.
It’s fucking stupid. The saddest attention seeking behaviour.
Fuck them.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 9 hours ago
I have never found attention seekers to get positive attention. They just piss people off too much
this whole noise on trains and trams thing reminds me of a woman at a bar I used to go to who would snap her fingers all the time. For no reason. Bugged the shit out me and probably other people too.
dumblederp@aussie.zone 8 hours ago
Because they’re assholes.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 9 hours ago
I feel like people are getting ruder.
tone212_@aussie.zone 8 hours ago
Yep it’s so annoying, happened to me the other day on the train. Loud music and because it was so loud the person playing was screaming to talk to the person they were with.
Also people having loud phone conversations for everyone to hear.
And smelly foods being consumed in train.
I remember the bliss of Japanese PT, no loud music, no talking, no phone convos, no food, the way it should be.
SituationCake@aussie.zone 10 hours ago
I guess the rain is my fault. I put washing out this morning and am not home to collect it.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 10 hours ago
I watered the plants
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 9 hours ago
😠
nah, 😘
Alamutjones@aussie.zone 10 hours ago
Museum day
They’ve reworked the First Nations gallery since the last time I was here, and it’s kind of awesome now
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 10 hours ago
The Stawell and Hall galleries were always my favourite at the old museum.
Looking into the canoes stained with blood from head hunting!!
StudChud@aussie.zone 10 hours ago
I’ve been wanting to get a new pair of in-ear headphones for a while. I had the bright idea of using my Telstra points to buy a new set via their rewards stores.
Every time I check, the ones I want are always a few thousand points more than what I have. Months!!! Months I’ve been checking!
I swear they’re doing it on purpose gah!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 10 hours ago
My husband is no tradie. Ask him about electronics and he’ll have you hooked up in no time. Ask him to put new hinges on a cupboard door and he has every tool known to man or woman spread out on the kitchen floor. It’s been 3 hours now. I know he’ll do a great job so I’m biting my tongue. Patience.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 10 hours ago
Cupboard hinges are sooo fiddley. Turns into a shitshow if you don’t have a like for like replacement
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 10 hours ago
That’s exactly what’s happening. 1970s hinges being replaced.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 14 hours ago
What’s everyone’s plans today? I’ll be attempting to clean my bathroom, give up halfway and go and read a book instead.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 11 hours ago
Raaaaaaaiiiiinnnnn
StudChud@aussie.zone 14 hours ago
Too much sugar in wine good fucking LORD
ima stick to gin and tonic from here on out methinks
Duenan@aussie.zone 10 hours ago
The heavens have opened but it sounds pretty angry too.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 8 hours ago
this here is imo the bestest song ever about public transport …lol www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_GLSgJ39Dc&rco=1
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 10 hours ago
mmm, steamy
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 10 hours ago
loud.
bacon@aussie.zone 12 hours ago
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Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 47 minutes ago
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My number one fan lol Tonight has been a very ‘metal’ night and she actually stuck around.
Goodnight all ❤️