Discussion Thread 🪗 Saturday 5 July 2025

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• Bottom_racer@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Just christened the new soupmaker I got for the ol’ girl / boy.

  Morphy richards clarity thing.

  Idea was to reduce use of the stovetop for her / less cleaning / quicker and probably safer.

  First up, potat and leek. Shit that thing is fast. 21 mins. Maybe 5 mins of prep, 2 mins cleaning. Don’t really eat that stuff but was actually surprisingly very good. Gave maybe 3-4 serves.

  If she doesn’t use it it’ll still save me a shitload of time and hassle.

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  • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    I hope everythings started to settle down man ❤️

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  • just_kitten@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Is it like an instant pot kinda thingo or more of a Thermomix? (gboard suggested “consultant” immediately after “Thermomix”, urgh…)

    I sincerely hope the Olds use it but if not at least it sounds like it’ll come in handy for you. But yeah as Witch wisely advised you last week or so, hope it doesn’t turn into you stepping in for everything.

    The olds in my life are rapidly embracing this sort of technology and, I might add, placing a premium on anything that isn’t too heavy to lift. I gotta look into some of them

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    • Bottom_racer@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      it’s basically just a kettle w/ a stick blender heh. Not quite thermomix those things are like 10x the price. Weight-wise this thing isn’t too bad. It is simple though.

      Witches’ advice has been weighing on me heavily (and for that I can’t thank her kindly enough for sharing her experience).

      I still have more thinking to do :(

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• PeelerSheila@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Mr P was supposed to go to a mate’s place for a weekend of catching up with old friends, and we were all looking forward to it (me especially). But it fell through when someone Mr P doesn’t like (for good reasons too lengthy to say here) kind of wormed their way in. So Mr P decided he wasn’t going. Sigh. I mean, we’ve been getting along ok lately, but he’s always here. I was looking forward to him not being here for a night or two at the start of the school holidays. I need a good night’s sleep without someone going for a smoke/pee/snack every so often during the night. It’s impossible in this damn place.

  Neighbours are renovating, so it was banging and sawing and drilling all day. Then we ordered Maccas and they got the order wrong. No matter which Maccas I order from, or when or what I order, they always get the order wrong. It’s a treat for the Minipeelers but it leaves me pissed off every time.

  Now I’m relaxing in bed in a quiet darkened room sighs with contented relief. We’re going to the library to return some books tomorrow so I’m looking forward to that, the calming quiet, minimal people and the smell of new library. Anyway, thanks for listening to my whinging!

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  • Eagle@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Your peace time will come Lovely. And you and the kids can just breathe. I know what you’re living and it takes so much strength, especially when your ‘free’ time is snatched away. You’re doing an incredible job in a really tricky situation.

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    • PeelerSheila@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Thankyou Eagle 🙏🏼

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  • SpinMeAround@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    I love my boyfriend. Like, he completes me. But the fact that he’s always home kinda does my head in. I need some alone time. To do what? IDK, who care, it’s the same shit I do when he’s home, but it’s different, you know? I can imagine you’re on a whole different level, and oof, I’m sorry this weekend didn’t work out how you hoped!!! Next door renos on top!

    Hope the library is the retreat you deserve tomorrow!

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  • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    so many hugs

    your strength and patience and love is an inspiration

    if there is anything we can do just ask 😘

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• Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Alrighty. Going to meet the new PT.

  Here’s hoping he’s cool and can help fix my shoulder.

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  • SaneMartigan@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Club bells / swings are good shoulder mobility exercise.

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    • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Sweet! Will add them in when I speak to the PT.

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• CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  It was a great night last night. Looking forward to a great day today.

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  • Force_majeure123@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Cheers to the nudity and day drinking 🍻

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    • CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Woo hoo 🍺

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    • anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Perfect weather for it

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• Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Today we are going to visit a kiwi sanctuary. 🐤😍

  here are some pics from yesterday 😊

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  • SpinMeAround@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Lovely pics - those waves look glorious! The shell collection is so pretty!

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    • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      The waves and water is just so beautiful, the colour is that blue with the slightest green colour you seen in old glass . 😊

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  • Bottom_racer@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Nice shell haul!

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    • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Thank yooou, I love it, every single shell is new to me 😍

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  • Force_majeure123@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    🤩🥰🤩🥰♥️

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    • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      😘😘😘

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• Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

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  I agree. Back to bed.

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• SaneMartigan@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  I caught some public transport because I wanted to drink and it take a fair bit longer but it’s pretty peaceful not having to deal with traffic and parking.

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  • SpinMeAround@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Omg YES! Boyo hates public transport, but dude, it’s cheap and relatively easy. Deal with it!!

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• Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  I’ve made the best music in my life in the last 3 months. Getting off of suboxone was the right move.

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  • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    this is great, so happy for you 😊😘🤗

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• melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  I wish I was rich. I’d buy a nice big house, withdraw from society and fill it with cats.

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  • SaneMartigan@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    I’d build a hermits commune with a bunch of smaller houses where we could all withdraw to.

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    • SpinMeAround@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Can boyo and I join the commune? We’d bring cats and peace and keep to ourselves but share whatever we could that you needed but also respect your privacy cause we all need that!

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    • melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      That sounds great actually

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  • PeelerSheila@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Can I be your kind but quiet and reclusive neighbour with dense garden and big library? I can supply occasional vegetables and fruits dropped off on the doorstep.

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    • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      ^^^^

      see, this is the neighbour you need, melbs 👍

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    • melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Yes! We can have a vegie drop off location to swap excess

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  • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    You could buy in a nice safe area, have nice neighbours, nice community activities and fill it with cats too. 😊

    You are too nice to keep yourself completely hidden away, everyone would be better off with you out there. 😘

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    • melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      I would love that.

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• SpinMeAround@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Spent the night achievement hunting in Exp 33. I can’t let go of this game!!

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  • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    I am so getting that when I get back to Oz 😊

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• Catfish@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  This jerked chicken is declared Do Not Touch Eyeballs or Cock. I repeat Do Not!

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  • TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    My bloke would have endorsed this - he got caught taking a wee after chopping some very hot chillies but had not washed his hands before taking that wee. His screams were impressive. The jerked chicken sounds delish.

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    • Catfish@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Boyo has impressive hiccups, they have not ignited, yet

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• Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

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  Let’s see how long it lasts

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  • SpinMeAround@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    I LOVE IT!

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    • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Cheers!

      Really adds a bit of life to this dreary old place.

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• LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  family shit

  My mum does this thing with my sister where she brings up a problem she has way after the fact. It makes my sister feel terrible. My sister, a week ago, who has her own place but comes to visit on the weekends: Mum, I’m going to dog sit for a friend this weekend so I’ll be staying over at hers Mum: OK My mum today: we have a dog here and you’re going to sit someone else’s dog? I can’t even go away and have a weekend for myself because I have to watch him. He doesn’t even want to go for a walk more than 100 metres! Sister starts feeling guilty and anxious and has a panic attack. I get that my mum is sick of having to look after the dog and is annoyed, but my sister told her she was going to dogsit a week ago, and my mum said nothing about going away this weekend. I thought my emotional regulation problems were just an innate thing, although I reckon if my parents could regulate their emotions and communicate better, it would’ve been a bit easier on my end. My mum grew up in a household where her parents fought and her mum in particular cannot regulate her emotions and often goes from 0 to 100 in an instant. If this woman says anything and you disagree, she throws a fit. She has no self-awareness whatsoever. But I hope that if I ever have kids, I break this cycle. It’s not on.

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  • melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Ahhh. That’s manipulative as hell. She refuses to communicate a want or a need and then uses the lack of it as a weapon. This isn’t about the dog, it’s about control.

    Also the things your dad says to you are emotional abuse.

    I’m sorry if I’ve ever been unintentionally insensitive towards you in the past because holy shit.

    I need you to know that none of this is your fault and nothing your family thinks or says of you is true. It might be a really good idea to prioritise whatever career will be stable and well paid enough that you have the choice to move out and be independent from them.

    Also you might want to know that being raised like this means you’re less likely to spot abusive people or identify behaviours as abuse. And there is a danger of you internalising it and blaming yourself for it rather than clocking it and getting out of Dodge.

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    • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

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      Don’t worry, you haven’t been insensitive at all. In fact, when I was in a shitty relationship and posted about it on here, you replied to my post, and I took a screenshot of it and read it often to remind myself that what I was dealing with was not good for me. I really appreciate all the advice you’ve given me. I feel as though abuse is a loaded term, and I see it more as dysfunction. I’m dealing with people who mean well, but are misguided and express it in the wrong ways. Just like I don’t mean for them to be annoyed when I talk too much. I just want connection. My dad tells me that he loves me and wants the best for me, but has thrown the other stuff on top when he’s upset. I have spoken about this to my psych, and we are going to do an appointment with them so she can talk about how they can better support me. To be honest though, I’m tired and I think my parents are tired. I haven’t spent quality time with my mum in ages, because she used to be a SAHM and her life revolved around my sister and I, and being a housewife. Moving out could definitely help set a boundary so that our interactions involve quality time.

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  • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

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    > cannot regulate her emotions and often goes from 0 to 100 in an instant. If this woman says anything and you disagree, she throws a fit. She has no self-awareness whatsoever.

    I really doubt she doesn’t know

    I bet she can regulate very well when it’s not something she wants or it’s to her advantage

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    • melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Yup.

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    • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      My grandma is almost 80 years old as well which I feel is quite enough time to get yourself in check.

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  • Bottom_racer@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Yea that sucks.

    If your mum was told a week ago that’s all on her. I’m sure there’s probably a compromise here somewhere but your sis shouldn’t feel bad about it if there’s not. Sounds a bit manipulative.

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    • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      When my sister is not in the office, she works from here and stays with the dog.

      My mum and sister ended up talking about it, and it turns out all my mum wanted was a time that she’s going to be back here after dogsitting. But it had to come out like that.

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• Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Some pics from the local museum and the beach ( I’m starting to feel gouged by museum prices )

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• just_kitten@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Goregous, perfect day out there side from the occasional bouts of insane wind (amplified in the CBD wind tunnels). Had a perfect sleep in, no headache this time, and spent the day with a friend - treated to a lovely vegan restaurant for lunch and a nice long walk after then hojicha latte and a decadent slice of cake - came back to a tidy home that got properly aired out and gosh. What a difference the sun and a bit of warmth makes! My mood is fabulous, my nerves are calm, my body is happy and relaxed and life feels great. And the place is lovely and refreshed and I don’t feel like I’m behind on life or anything. 💜

  I didn’t look at my phone all day and was enjoying watching other people on the tram - kids asking innocent questions, young people eagerly discussing their lives, blokes going on about the footy - rather than feeling annoyed and wanting to hide from the world. I even received a lovely compliment on my hair colour from an old lady who I thought was squinting at me weirdly because I was wearing the wrong thing or something… she was just trying to figure out what was going on with my hair. ☺️

  Chilling out with PBS at home and gonna make some headway on this library book I’ve started (very promising so far); tomorrow will be a great big meal prep day. Jambalaya with vegan chorizo, roast fennel, what else…

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• Duenan@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  After that beef ravioli, I’m still alive and well !

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  • RustyRaven@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    That is good to hear.

    If you were not alive and still posting here that would actually be a bit alarming. I’m really not ready for a zombie apocalypse.

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• Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  kiwis were the cutest thing i’ve seen all week other than mr seagoon

  pictures coming soon, right now I’m off t the beach 😊

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• Force_majeure123@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Today I play games all day and don’t leave my apartment. Deal.

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  • bacon@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Go watch 28 years later

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    • Force_majeure123@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      NO

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  • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Check out monster train.

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    • Force_majeure123@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      I need PvP not just PvE

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• Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

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  Goodnight all ❤️

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• tombruzzo@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Has anyone played the board games Heat or Wingspan? I heard they were good and they were on sale at EB so I picked them up. I want to make sure they don’t sit on the shelf for ages and actually get played

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  • SaneMartigan@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Board games have a solid second hand market.

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    • tombruzzo@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      That makes sense. Over priced cardboard that doesn’t get used much. Good to remember if we want to sell anything, but also for trying new games

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  • Duenan@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Wingspan is a good game but it has a few expansions out that improve the game.

    As far as digital goes the Asia expansion just came out which I haven’t looked into.

    I own Wrymspan as a boardgame because well…dragons.

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    • tombruzzo@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      The ozbargain post I saw said the Oceania expansion improves the early game. I think it’s like video game dlc where the expansions never go on sale. I’ll get some expansions if we like it.

      And Wyrmspan, for the same reason you got it

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  • Duenan@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    I have the digital Wingspan edition on Switch

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• useless_modern_god@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Red Rooms (2024) movie review

  A French Canadian psychological thriller (horror?)

  A story about a woman’s obsession with an extremely disturbing murder trail. The accused is a man who tortures and kills young girls while live streaming on the dark web.

  It’s a hideous and creepy pretext for a horror movie, however there is absolutely no gore, or jump scare, or boogie man under the bed.

  It’s a story about Kelly-Anne (Juliette Gariépy). A very smart and attractive woman whose entire life starts to revolve around this trail and her fascination with the killer, the victims family, other serial killer groupies and true-crime junkies.

  She is cold, calculated, and technically proficient. A cross between Patrick Bateman and Lisbeth Salander.

  In the end, Kelly-Anne is able to facilitate some modicum of justice, but at a sadistic cost. The real mystery here is not the killer in the courtroom but what Kelly-Anne’s motivations are.

  This isn’t a movie with clear answers and that might turn people off. It’s a slow burn. It’s ambiguous.

  And I’m still thinking about it.

  4.5/5 Bitcoin

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  • just_kitten@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Well, you’ve piqued my interest. Might check this out tomorrow!

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  • SpinMeAround@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Ohhh what an excellent review, this has me very intrigued!! Thank you for sharing!! How did you see it?

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    • useless_modern_god@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      SBS on Demand or Apple.

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• RustyRaven@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Clear and sunny with lots of wind = good drying weather. I am loving having some decent outdoor drying space in this place, everything smells better having been outdoors and the wind helps get rid of some of the excess pet hair and dust that’s always around. I’ve already managed to do a load of clothes and a load of towels, I now have sheets on the line and another small load of clothes in the washing machine.

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• SpinMeAround@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Tried a new gym class this morning and while I got my ass handed to me, it feels pretty bloody good. Long way to go, but happy to make small steps!

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  • PeelerSheila@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    💪🏼👏🏼 Go you!

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• LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Only got five hours of sleep and I have to go to work 😭

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• SpinMeAround@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Expedition 33 spoiler:

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  I BEAT SIMON. HOLY FUCK YES. I was so apprehensive about it because, really, it’s an optional fight and I was sad about not figuring that out about it before I finished the game because tbh I didn’t realise it was optional so I finished the game going “wait what about Simon? Who is he?” (thanks to some accidental ONTD comments and otherwise) but then going back and finding him was very cool and his fight was the hardest thing I found and I hated it for that fact alone but also liked that it gave me something to grind towards (WoW player in her element) and omg the celebration when I killed the bastard… though I could listen to his soundtrack forever. ___

  Sidenote: Boyo is playing Dune and absolutely loving it!! I’m meanwhile pouring another glass of pinot noir.

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• Duenan@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  I have made rice to go with butter chicken, yum yum!

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• melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  My lips are getting so dry.

  I picked up one of those tinted lip balms to try and it’s quite moisturising …but I didn’t look and it contains castor oil. Which can be very drying and is a known irritant for me. DOH

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• melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Little miss was crying today and I was concerned. But I forgot to block off the chair seat and the second I turned my back she was up there. She’s going to be jarring her joints jumping up and down from that!

  Could it be she’s okay, and is just crying because she wants extra wet food and to get up on furniture she’s not supposed to?

  I take it all very seriously at her age though.

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• bacon@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Beep Beep 🚚
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• Taleya@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Finally watching s4 of preacher and it was filmed in melbs and they are very obvious about it being filmed in melbs and it’s doing my head in a bit

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