Friday 2nd May the Thornbury Local is having a country rock n roll evening. I think I could get into that on election eve. And Missing Link is playing at Shotkickers on election night. OK, who needs to doomscroll when you can dance!
Discussion Thread Tuesday 22 🚂 April 2025
Submitted 2 weeks ago by YarraByte@aussie.zone to melbourne@aussie.zone
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Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
SituationCake@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Accidentally clicked on an nutter antivax conspiracy facebook link sent by a cooker inlaw. RIP my phone from whatever the algorithms serve me for the next 3 months. What level of exorcism do I need to decontaminate my phone?
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
I click “see less of” and “hide this post” on everything that Facebook suggests. My feed is now mostly just the subscribed groups (plus the ads, you can’t get rid of those).
If you want to completely decontaminate your phone you’ll need to get rid of Facebook entirely.
Catfish@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
I am finding this to not work. Ads I hit hide on turn up again straight away. No idea why the bloody thing thinks I want to buy an inflatable kayak.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Took the ol’ girl to two sub-specialists today. Because ol’ boy worked with these dudes we just walked in, out, just a nod of the head no charge shoulda been $300 or so a pop.
Last time I broke some bones cost me $300 to get into emergency only to tell me they weren’t broken when they were. Then heaps more $ for scans (they were broken).
The whole thing was just completely waived and not an eyelid blinked.
I don’t get that teatment :( I has to pay for the silly things I do.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
That’s good, your mum deserves to catch a bit of a break. Long waits and medical bills can be so stressful
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
My mum’s got a gold card. She still feels guilty when she uses it. “Oh yeah mum you’re really living the high life when you get your toenails clipped for free once a month”.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
sending so many good wishes for your mum
just_kitten@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Client is getting shirty because the report I had planned to finish last week but couldn’t due to my manager’s shenanigans is now overdue. Manager is looking really guilty. I have been mostly giving him beatific smiles and continuing work at a steady pace. Poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine 😇
Duenan@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
I picked up a roll of pretty wallpaper from hard rubbish.
No idea what I’ll do with it. Maybe line some drawers or something.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
omg, that’s very similar to some lounge room and hallway wallpaper we had when I was growing up
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Nice. Maybe cover some cardboard boxes with it for more aesthetic storage. Or spray paint it orange and cover boxes with it.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Dust jackets for books?
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Alright, home stretch of work for the day. Tunes, spreadsheets and a cuppa.
Wish me luck people.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
🤞
Catfish@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Annoying neighbour has cottoned on to Boyo owning a fair few tools and made noises that sounded like a cash hire attempt. This isn’t a good idea for many reasons.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
There is exactly one neighbour I loan tools to. He’s one of the good ones and honest to a fault. I’ve borrowed gear from him before (his suggestion) and we’ve helped each other out.
Anyone else can admire my tools from a distance.
Catfish@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Pretty sure he wanted the man and the tools. Much more time required on that to not be perceived as ‘The Help’ or whatever nonsense
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
I welcome the chilly mornings. It’s almost trackie time, but not just yet.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Embrace your nerdiness! It’s fun!
dumblederp@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Rail King sounds like a coke head.
Taleya@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
nah, porn star
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Did you hit up the model train expo on the weekend as well?
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Nah I was busy. I have been to a few others though.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
I decided to put the winter doona on the bed, even if the nights are still being a bit warm. It meant I finally got to use the fancy patterned sheets as a top sheet. I’m trialling using the doona between two sheets instead of putting it into a cover. I cut open the covers so I can use the patterned piece as a top sheet, and the patterned sheets I got from the Buy Nothing group are underneath and folded over to show at the top. Mr Woof thinks it’s ok, although he has a propensity to throw all the pillows onto the floor during the day so probably does not have the best credentials as a stylist.
bed
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Happy Earth Day everyone. 🌞🌏
just_kitten@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Feeling extra sad this evening for some reason. Flat sort of day. Very bleah at work. Finished the thing due today though, so that was nice.
Pay came in late, but it’s in, so I finished pretty much all my gift shopping - no luck with fancy discounted Easter choccies :( car bills all paid off, flight stuff sorted.
Dinner, then time to pack and weigh my bags. I only leave on Thursday but tomorrow will be hectic so I’m going to just get it all out of the way today and avoid the immense anxiety that often comes with packing <24hrs before leaving
Might also tee up a list of ebooks to download. I’m thinking The Convenience Store Woman, maybe, for a bit of snark.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
big hugs
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Customer said I look no older than 13. I was too stunned to speak.
Duenan@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
I pretended to be a child when I went visit Sydney and a friend took me to the Aquarium there.
I went through as a child to get a cheap ticket, I didn’t speak at all as it would have given my age away, my friend did all the talking.
I also wore a hat low to cover my face.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Brian Cox is a god!
Duenan@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Gone out for early voting today.
Currently stuck in line, big line too here today.
Almost like it was election day today.
Maybe wait a few days unless you want to be in a line.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
I think today will be a good day to do some stress gardening. Until I have the new lease actually signed (and confirmation of my specific work hours and moving date, rather than just “June will be fine”) I am going to be a little bundle of anxiety. I don’t do well with uncertainty at the best of times, and these are big uncertainties. Ripping out some dead tomato plants etc. seems just the anti-anxiety activity I need.
Eagle@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Can I recommend not anxiety pruning? Some of my plants have taken years to recover.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
I just dreamt that the tool drummer was playing drums for my open mic gig.
Funnily enough, the venue I was at last time is 5 mins from work.
Well, there’s my sign.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
The drop off point was closed so I had to take stuff somewhere else. It’s donated now though so I’ve got a bit of room back.
I make the best of what I have but sometimes feel so trapped here. I regret having shared walls and being packed in so close with other tenants. I used to love having a bit of a sing to lift my mood 🙁
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
first coat of paint is done 🙂
Duenan@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Well done Commbank. Broken when I most need it.
Down for the last hour or so.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Thought that was just me. I can access mine now
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
painting of vintage furniture continues
today it’s sand the iron outdoor table, then use some some rust killer, wash then paint with some lovely bright pastel aqua blue. It’s very Miami pastel .
then wash some more of the vintage bedroom setting for the spare room. Can’t sand and paint furniture that is dirty.
i bought gloves because my hands were getting shredded and now I’m off to the op shop later to get some old clothes to paint in. I threw all my old clothes away when I was packing.
i’ll post pics when it’s all done 🙂
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Slow, sleepy morning after a night of shallow sleep and crazy dreams.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
The boys are sick so it means I’m bedbound as soon as one needs to sleep because he has this sixth sense about you not being there.
My girlfriend said she wouldn’t stop working about being away from them but I said this could be a break for her to and I hope she’s enjoying it. She would be the one stuck in bed with him otherwise if we were home
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
aw, poor little guys, i hope they get well soon
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
I took them to a doctor up here and got them some prescription medicine so I’m hoping they recover by the weekend
bacon@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Beep Beep 🚚
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A large bag of trimmings for the worm farm please. Perhaps with candle light.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
My job and workplace are problematic, there’s no doubt about that, but I do appreciate that my boss doesn’t mind me sitting at my desk and tuning into CDawgVA’s Cyclethon. Event even inspired me to clean up my bike yesterday and get out for a quick ride!
Taleya@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Hahahhaha jimmy fucking fallon just showed up in a kings ransom ad on my phone. That dude has to owe a mobster money or some shit
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Gotta keep on top of the booze bill somehow.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
tv review
Ragnorak. Norwegian series on netflix
so promising but as disappointing as Man in the High Castle
2 hobbits because it looked great
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Man in the High Castle
S1 was good, S2 was a massive downgrade, only made it through like 3 eps of S3.
Didn’t realise there was a Season 4.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Back from the bellarine from a thankfully mostly stress free easter. Got blamed for bro and SIL not coming down though (usually a tradition thing) lol. Pointed out a few things and the subject changed pretty quickly without a fight.
But in more positive news the old slide projector worked great for the nepal trip slides. There’s a big white wall down there that was perfect for it. Felt so old school. That tech is a bit before my time so was good fun trying to work out how to work the thing. Image quality was surprisingly excellent. A lot more fun than just flipping through files on the 'puter.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
What’s a family gathering without some blame being thrown around.
Glad it was mostly stress free for you, hope you’re a bit rejuvenated.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
I think it’s the first easter without someone having a meltdown of some sort heh.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Slide nights are def fun 🙂 and you had beautiful pics too
computer pics are just not the same