Just got off the phone with my younger son (the one in Florida). He’s given in his notice effective immediately, and his wife starts her new job in Germany in April, so they’re getting out as soon as they can. They expect to fly out at the end of this coming week, leaving all accumulated stuff behind bar photos and important documents. I wasn’t expecting them to go for another month or so, but he reckons the USA is turning extremely nasty on the street so the sooner the better. They’re going straight to Germany but plan on coming home for a visit over next Xmas or so. I’m more than a little relieved that they’re leaving the USA.
Discussion Thread: Sunday, 2 March 2025
Submitted 2 months ago by briongloid@aussie.zone to melbourne@aussie.zone
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TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 2 months ago
they’re getting out as soon as they can
This whole thing is so ominous.
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 2 months ago
He describes the situation as a powderkeg. He’s pretty good at reading the room too. So is his wife, who is a very sharp observer indeed.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 months ago
My Canadian son in law is frightened, n/k, and the Young Seagoons are staying in NZ and then Australia as long as they can.
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 2 months ago
They’re smart people.
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Great news. I’m sure it’ll be a big relief once they’re actually out.
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Counting the days.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Melbcat is so cute. She’s doing so well for her age and I wish she could stick around forever.
I’m not sure what the future is going to bring but if I can sort out my health and maybe move to a better area I’d love to foster cats.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 months ago
so many hugs
StudChud@aussie.zone 2 months ago
[deleted]Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Or your brain might be sensible not wanting you to be exposed to more of the same.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Enjoy your day with Mickey! It will be reciprocal - he can provide comfort and cuddles to you too 💕
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Feel better soon :)
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Alrighty. Going to Adelaide to see my friend in a couple of weeks!!!
Fuck it’ll be good to see someone from my tribe.
just_kitten@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Second day in a row I’ve collapsed on the bed in the afternoon and needed a nap when I normally never do. Done f all this weekend, didn’t even leave the house. I feel all weird and lethargic and not good mentally and physically… at least I’ll be on my feet and outside tomorrow but rn I feel so unprepared for it. I should at least drag myself to go make and eat some kind of dinner. blah
Grackle@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Feels. I did leave my apartment for a couple of hours but have found myself in the worst head space I’ve been in for a while today/tonight. Not sure what’s going on.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 months ago
I feel like it’s going around
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 months ago
yay, every single room and cupboard is sorted and ready to pack except my husband’s office.
Now I have to list what kind of boxes I need and how many, then order, then start packing.
I get the new keys on Friday. 🙂
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 2 months ago
That is so exciting! Hope it’s all smooth.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 months ago
for once I’m leaving a place, not going to
so it’s more relief than anything
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 months ago
late last night someone opened the garden taps full on, the noise woke me up, had to go out and switch them off, the courtyard was flooded
now the neighbour is using power tools again
none of these things is dangerous or stressful if it was an isolated event but when shit like this happens everyday it wears you down
I’m looking forward to some peace and quiet
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 2 months ago
courtyard was flooded
ohh jeez. I my water paranoid self feels this.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 months ago
That’s bizarre. Were they trespassing? That would absolutely stress me out
SituationCake@aussie.zone 2 months ago
You can buy vandal-proof garden taps at Bunnings. The tap handle is removable so passing arseholes can’t open it. (unless they happen to be plumbers with a tap handle in their toolkits)
Duenan@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Bah. I’m still sick. Runny/blocked nose with it dropping down into my throat.
Don’t like this :/
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Sick leave!
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Thanks everyone for the kind words ❤️
I’ve decided to take most of tomorrow off (I have 1 meeting I need to attend) and spend the day just relaxing.
Time flies, and life changes so gradually that sometimes you don’t notice how different a person you’ve become.
Goodnight from me and Nest Cat ❤️ Image
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 2 months ago
severance spoilers and health issues
In many ways my love for severance is about the absolutely bonkers show it is, but last ep was different. That depiction of IVF and miscarriage. The awkwardness of the waiting room. The scene in the bathroom. The dirty grout and the fact the blood was the right colour. The lack of words. And the fact that the post episode discussion on Reddit had so many who knew this was a correct depiction and then some lovely gentle conversations and even questions about “I’ve also wanted to know if this is what it’s like for others”. It reminded me of going through that stuff and how it was so hard to be open about it but also there was this … shared secret thing - so many women who quietly said “me too”, younger family members pulling me aside quietly for advice and to share their stories. I dunno what I even want to share here, just that it’s nice when someone somewhere takes the time to depict this stuff with humanity. That’s what art is for I guess.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 months ago
spoiler
That pained look she had was a perfect depiction.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 2 months ago
🫶🫶🫶🫶
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 2 months ago
I have just worked out I have enough sick leave available to take all of March off. Tempting to book off due to existential angst, but it’s probably a better idea to just cut down on the doomscrolling.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Maybe take 1 week off in the 2nd half. Gives you something to look forward to!
I’ve stopped reading the news entirely. I understand it’s a somewhat privledged position, but my mental health suffers greatly from dooms rolling.
dumblederp@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Wont time off lead to more doom scrolling?
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Probably not, because at home I can break myself away to do something else when I realise I’ve been wallowing too much. At work I’m often stuck at my desk with not much happening and I can’t do anything else much because I am “monitoring”, but there’s not enough to do to keep me fully occupied so I end up mindlessly scrolling reddit and things.
Catfish@aussie.zone 2 months ago
If you can wait until April stacking leave with Easter and/or ANZAC gets a longer break as a freebie (for most people).
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 2 months ago
I don’t get public holidays off, so it doesn’t add anything for me to take leave then (and if I do I lose out on penalty rates, so would prefer to work anyway). I do get next year’s sick leave credited mid April though, so I technically could get a much longer break by taking it then.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 2 months ago
I’m going through my shirts drawers and I’m singing Am I Every Gonna Wear This Thing Again. No Way…you can guess the rest.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 months ago
I’ve been doing that. I now have few clothes and shoes.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 months ago
I need to do this. The difficulty is finding comfortable replacements
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Very true
bacon@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Breakfast and groceries done.
Time for second sleep.Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Ty for waking up to make us breakfast chef
bacon@aussie.zone 2 months ago
The work is obvious and important.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 2 months ago
second sleep
So hawt right now.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 2 months ago
I just woke up and 2nd sleep looks real good shortly.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 months ago
There’s all this stuff I was going to do but I’m so tired. I went back to bed and napped.
If I had more energy I could do stuff rather than stressing myself out on social media and doomscrolling
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 2 months ago
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Body is bruised and battered and burnt, but still managing to pull up for Sunday arvo dance party. Alfie is not a happy participant.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Took myself to the movies to see the national theatre production of Macbeth (with David Tennant). They have a bunch that have been filmed while on West End and are now touring in cinemas around the place. Really enjoyed it - Macbeth, awesome stage and music design, David Tennant in all his kilted glory.
Now I am just fighting the urge to nap instead of putting the groceries away. Sigh.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Currently obsessed with the Heritage album by Opeth. A slab of prog rock goodness.
Alamutjones@aussie.zone 2 months ago
I suppose I should get out of bed
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Wow it’s still so warm. I’m someone that needs a blanket though so I wish I had one of those thin cotton blankets.
I could crochet one now I’ve learned a bit but think of how long it would take and the price of the yarn. Cotton yarn does cost more than the bog standard acrylic
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Gym done (2 days in a row which I’m super happy with after taking a month break)
Shopping done
Dont have to plan for my week of work ahead.
Time to chillax.
Catfish@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Three batches of boxes disposed of, more to come. Phew.
just_kitten@aussie.zone 2 months ago
looks at next week’s forecast good old Melbourne “autumn”, which really starts in late March or early April
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 2 months ago
bacon@aussie.zone 2 months ago
new moon landing
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 2 months ago
We just did Hoopla in South Morang. It’s a good play centre. Plenty going on and enough to keep the kids busy.
We’ll have to go again because their ticketing isn’t very clear and I bought tickets for ourselves as well. They credited back the difference so that’s a free trip
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 2 months ago
I’ve been trying not to count the chickens before they hatch when it comes to uni and careers. But it is so hard not to.
bacon@aussie.zone 2 months ago
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Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 2 months ago
10 years sober tomorrow. A day of reflection today.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Well done, mate!
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 2 months ago
👊
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Happy you are doing so well. 😘
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Yeeaaah boi! That’s hard work.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 months ago
🥇🎉
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 2 months ago
That’s a massive achievement!
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Congrats man!
Not an easy thing.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 2 months ago
💪🏼 🤜🏼🤛🏼 Well done mate, very well done!