Oh where, oh where, has my YarraByte gone?
Among the many disheartening situations humanity faces, our propulsion systems are woefully inadequate. That is annoying.
Discussion Thread ❌️🤖😥 Friday 1st August 2025
Submitted 1 day ago by RustyRaven@aussie.zone to melbourne@aussie.zone
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useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
transporters like in Star Trek would be awesome
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Experiment #2:
Instead of lowering the strength of the pill, I took it at 5am instead so it should wear off shortly.
Goodnight everyone ❤️ Here’s to success hopefully.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
good night
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Welp. I’ve completely gone to town on the Rage thread if you need something to get drunk on. There’s most probably something for everyone in there.
Let it never be said that Melba doesn’t deliver.
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Finally had the inspection today, and after the REA left I realised that there was a condom wrapper on the floor next to the bed I missed.
Why yes, private schoolboy lookin 16yo in dad’s faux Hawes and Curtis suit, fake tan agent, I have sex.
Unintentional power move 🤘
(He actually was very nice, I just have a grudge against REAs lol)
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 1 day ago
It doesn’t matter how nice REAs are. They are class traitors and agents of capital. They will not be spared when the revolution comes
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Eat the REAs
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 day ago
A-fkn-men to that!
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I considered it a good sign that my REA looks to be an actual adult. He was also nice to Mr Woof, even though Mr Woof was being a bit hysterical about the home invasion (he did calm down a bit after I picked him up, being the same height gives a dog a lot more confidence).
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Same. I prefer the lady agent who usually does the inspections - she has pets as well, and dresses rather casually for an agent, she’s very down to earth and easy to approach.
This guy looked the stereotypical private schoolboy fresh out of year 12, still has broccoli hair. Teenager in me was like “this guy is a bully” 😂 he wasn’t, just hard to trust guys who look like that I think! He was pleasant! But I still prefer the lady agent for sure.
just_kitten@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Sad: Realised this library book I’ve been procrastinating on reading can’t be renewed any more and is due while I’m away. Have to drive quite a ways away to return it.
Glad: realised I could borrow the same title from a different library system on the way back, and it’s closer to home (they were all on loan last month).
Sad: couldn’t find my library card. Shit shit shit.
Glad: library staff extremely helpful in getting me a barcode to use. Book borrowed and ready to read in detail on my holiday!
Sad: well now it’s late and traffic and gah. Will I run out of time to do everything tonight?
Glad: oh wait I booked my flight for tomorrow late arvo, not midday like my brain thought. So I have plenty of time. Yey.
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 day ago
just_kitten@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Frogurts are banned in this weather. Cursed or otherwise… (that’s good)
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Happy Friday everybody.
Featuring annoying but cute doggo, so I can’t stay annoyed for long.
Cheers 🍻
Catfish@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Have you seen the ferret on a trampoline? Mustolids are super cute
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 1 day ago
So cute!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 day ago
You’re so cute you little pissy pants.
Cheers for later, Low 🍺
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Adorable 😍
tone212_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Just changed over my electricity and gas now that the new rates apply. Much cheaper alternatives available after ridiculous hikes by current providers. I will cheers to my money savings! 🍺
just_kitten@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Argh yes the periodic changeover of providers… That’s top of the list of Admin Shit I’ll Sort Out Once I’m Several Thousand Kilometres Away From It All. I actually like my current provider and will be using basically no energy until 6 Sep but I know I won’t have the headspace to think about it when I get back, and why pay more per day for just connection rates?
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I will cheers to your good fortune 🍺
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 1 day ago
What’s everyone looking forward to this weekend?
I’m working nights, but am looking forward to a (hopefully) sunny afternoon dog walk and new sheets on the bed. Plus daytime snoozes with Mr Woof and Miss Meow are always cozy.
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Dungeons & Dragons down at the pub on Sunday. Haven’t met this mob before (except for one). Last time I played I was a Barbarian Hero! Which was a new departure for me. Wonder what the dice will roll up this time. Used to do this a lot way back when so watching the younguns learn to do without screens and still have fun is a bonus. Plus the booze of course. The dungeon master has a bit of a rep for exciting play so I’m looking forward to this.
Catfish@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Last time I played D&D my character joined the circus because of rules lawyers. It’s such fun until it isn’t.
just_kitten@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Flying to WA!!! I am very, very ready to get out of here and see something different for a while
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Yay!! I am flying to NQ for the week. It’s work related but still ☀️☀️☀️
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Go-karting and lunch with some friends on Sunday.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Big PT sesh tomorrow then might go to Brunswick for dinner and catchup with the dudes at the Egyptian restaurant.
Then it’s practice for my audition next week.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
just some stuff to do around the house and garden
sewing , some furniture repair and painting
I might get some old LPs and play those
might go for a walk down the beach
Taleya@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Saaaaaand. So kuch sand. Gonna gets mah pave on.
Also new kegerator skates
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Trying to catch up on housework, tending to sick people and going to a Gem and Lapidary club show.
Duenan@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Feet up and resting, watching the footy and gaming while I rest.
Also have to do the laundry tomorrow.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Off to the Bellarine today.
Managed to convince ol’ girl that she needs to go too. So perilously close to needing intervention because of weight, but having some moderate success with some pretty dense soups. No where near enough though. She’s off to see another dietitian (3 different concurrent ones now) next week. Having to get these people up to date is tiring as it changes daily.
Have to say it’s pretty demoralising her cracking the shits blaming me for things all the time, and it’s random. If something goes wrong (anything from hearing aids not fitting to buying the wrong sort of pastry), I’m first in the firing line. I can take it but it’s painful to watch.
The weird thing is that traditionally always been closer to ol’ girl than ol’ boy, now he’s sitting there watching me cop all the shit in real time and he’s confused on how to react lol. What used to happen if there was a disagreement (about banal shit), he’d crack it at me. Now everything is on its head and upside down it’s very odd.
Anyway will be good to knock over the last of the weeds down there. Won’t be much of an escape but at least a change of scenery for a few days.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Man that sounds like a hard time, but the fact you’re still there and supportive speaks volumes.
Try to get some time to yourself just to relax as well yeah?
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Cream or sour cream garnish on soup might add some calories?
Sorry to hear you’re copping it, that’s not fair
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 15 hours ago
Yea lots of cream and cheese going in. New soupmaker is turning out to be very good as it blends things down to a very smooth consistency very quickly. Also cutting the fat off anything I can find and chucking it in lol. Next step is to dump tasteless protein powder in as well and see if she notices. I don’t really like doing that (putting stuff in people are unaware of) but any more weight loss she’s looking at problems.
In terms of copping it it’s fine. Sort of to be expected I suppose.
Eagle@aussie.zone 1 day ago
You’re doing a cracking job. Enjoy the sunshine and the rewards of your efforts that work! Maybe she needs some aeroguard too?
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 1 day ago
With the way you describe all this your patience is boundless. It must be tough to go through all this, but you’re doing a great job.
Duenan@aussie.zone 1 day ago
My little trip to the shops to get Ugg boots for work and some food supplies aggrieved my little toe a bit.
Minor weeping fluid after I got home to check it out. Nail even though it looks lifted isn’t moving or shifting like it did the other day so that’s good news that it won’t detach by accident.
I’m going to just put my feet up and rest for the next few days.
Had to make the trip eventually but yeah.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Cheers everyone 🍺
*This post was brought to you by the chilly start this morning
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I got a headstart today. Cheers 🥂
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Cheers 🍺
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Cheers from me and my poolside LIIT!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Lucky duck. Cheers 🍺
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Cheeeeeeers!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 day ago
🍺
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Also it’s band camp Friday right now so support a band on there if you know an act that needs it
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I’ve made a Megathread on !rage@aussie.zone called Long Lost Aussie Bangers for anyone who wants to listen or contribute.
Remember if we don’t use and contribute to other communities we might lose them. Cheers 🍺
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Indeed. It’s why I continue trying to tend the garden.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Mate, you do more than your fair share. Thank you.
Taleya@aussie.zone 1 day ago
summons bagagawa
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I’m never doing that again 🥴
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I love the whole thing with “CHARaLS” the shirtless gardener 😂
Taleya@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I LOVE HIIIIIIIIIM!!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Tonight I had a small dinner and a meal replacement shake.
I’m setting myself the goal of doing the diet over August. Small goal I hope to build on. 👍
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I too have returned to calorie counting after putting half the weight back on over winter.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I think the trick is it has to be a whole life thing, not a “diet”>
And I’ve put some back on, but not all. So I am starting from a better position than last time. 😸
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 1 day ago
My grandma and I were talking about going overseas to her home country.
Her: my passport expires next year. I’m going to get another one but only a five year one this time.
Me: why?
Her: well I will be 90 in ten years, and I’ll either be dead or won’t want to travel.
😭😭
Just another moment to remind me how fleeting time is. I was going to make travel plans for next year or the year after, but I’m scared about bad things happening when I’m gone.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Life manages to be both fleeting and surprisingly long at the same time. Never put off things like travel plans because of that sort of fear, if you do you will find you’ve wasted your whole life fretting about things that don’t happen. It’s better to be prepared to cancel a plan if necessary than to never make plans at all.
In regards to the passport, your grandmother may be better off getting the full 10 years. She may not want to travel, but having identity documents can be very important and it can be a problem for older people when the documents have expired and they are not up to the trip to the post office to go through the renewal process. I’ve seen quite a few posts in the aged care groups I’m in from people struggling with bureaucracy because of this issue.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Very well said
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Thank you! I will relay this to her. And I shall make those plans when it gets closer to the time :)
just_kitten@aussie.zone 1 day ago
This is a really good point re: the passport. For example, getting the highest level of security on myID (which you might want to lock out scammers etc) requires an Australian passport.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I found another nice feature of the new marketing automation software compared to Marketing Cloud; it actually tells you who it doesn’t send an email to.
All email platforms have an internal suppression list of email addresses that have bounced too many times and aren’t worth sending to. The new system actually tells you who is on the suppression list and didn’t receive an email.
In the old job I had to run a query of the send list against the original contact list to find the difference. They were doing a lot of billing changes at the time so they had to make sure everyone was contacted. The new system Just Works.
tone212_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Lunch in the sun. It’s nice but the air still has a bite to it. Bring on 18 degrees on Sunday.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I hate texting Apple phone users because you don’t know when they’ve read the message or not.
What’s something that makes you slightly angry?
Then let it go and enjoy your weekend.
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Using the terms “unalive” and “grape” to refer to suicide and rape, respectively. I get it, the social media platforms demonetise creators for using the actual terms, it just shits me up the wall.
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 1 day ago
It’s fuckin regarded.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 1 day ago
And PDF file. Hate that one too. Call them what they are.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Yeah. Say it how it is. No riddles.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Melbcat is being absolutely adorable. She was being the little spoon, then was leaning her face into my heartbeat with her paw pillowed under her cheek, and is now facing me with her arms thrown over my shoulder.
It’s the norm for her to be calm and affectionate and she’s more relaxed in her cuddling so I think she’s feeling a bit better.
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I’ve been on a lil extreme horror analysis binge on YT (love it when they’re 1-5 hours long). Doesn’t matter if I haven’t seen the movie or read the books they’re talking about, it’s a good way to determine whether I’d watch/read it myself.
I’ve also found a couple of creators who are AFAB/women, which I love. Mertkaykay (movies and games) and Earlybird (mostly old ps1/pc games) are two examples I’d recommend.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I’ve just spent hours researching the work related travel rules and setting up a spreadsheet as a travel logbook. It appears that with a second hand vehicle I can just do whatever I like for the depreciation timeframe. It seems a bit mean to be picking a time after which I think Todd will be worthless.
Catfish@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Fuck. Burnt it.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
it’s a cold day and the sun is lovely 😎
Pilk@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Funny one, but realising I’m having a mutual break-up with my GP. He’s suggested someone else who seems OK but is a bit far away from me. Time to do some research I guess!
Duenan@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I need to get up. Do I quickly zoom down to the shops for Ugg boots as I’ve got permission to wear them at work for a little while.
Or leave it till tomorrow?
bacon@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Beep Beep 🚚
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I love you Friday, but I need you to speed up a bit.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I’ve been listening to hbomberguy’s video on Deus Ex: Human Revolution and I’m living the meme. I’ve downloaded the original Deus Ex and I’m going to play it again.
I can’t believe there hasn’t been a game as elaborate as Deus Ex since. Maybe some proper RPGs have as many branches and paths, but no real time fps can touch it
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Hiya 👋🏼 everyone in my house is sick with a cold except for me (Elder not too bad but the others are coughing and miserable) so I have been busy. Also exceptionally busy at work. Now to curl up in bed, sort by “old” and see what you all have been up to!