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Discussion Thread 📚 Thursday 8 January 2026

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Submitted ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago⁩ by ⁨YarraByte@aussie.zone⁩ to ⁨melbourne@aussie.zone⁩

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  • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨6⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    evening beach picture, the sea breeze has been very refreshing

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  • tombruzzo@aussie.zone ⁨7⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    I’ve been testing a theory at work for running ads I’ve dubbed ‘UNCposting’ where I’ve taken dodgy photos the territory managers have taken and made them look like Facebook marketplace listings.

    One ad in particular has gotten over 6,000 clicks since Christmas so I turned it into a lead collection ad and received 5 leads today alone

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    • SpinMeAround@aussie.zone ⁨5⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Happy cake day!!! So glad you’re here!

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    • CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone ⁨6⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Happy cake day 🎂

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      • tombruzzo@aussie.zone ⁨5⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        So it is. What an interesting time to be my cake day

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    • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨6⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      That’s really clever man!

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      • tombruzzo@aussie.zone ⁨5⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        I have one ad set that’s like the ‘ad thunderdome’ where I just put a bunch of things. Then the winners can be upgraded to more hands on lead ads because I know the creative works

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  • RustyRaven@aussie.zone ⁨8⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    I don’t think the ‘leave early’ messaging from the fire services is really getting through. People seem to interpret it more as ‘wait around at home watching until the fire is at your doorstep, then start packing things into your car to leave at the most dangerous possible time’. I don’t understand. Am I reading different material to everyone else? Are you guys seeing the ‘leave early’ messages or ‘wait until you are on fire’ messages?

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    • SpinMeAround@aussie.zone ⁨5⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      I’ve been watching today and been wondering about you and your colleagues. It must be extra shit for you to see people do the whole “Yeah, nah” until it’s too late and then panic. On the flip side, know there are people 70km+ away who have their bags packed and plans ready for action!

      My mother is a “wait until it’s too late person” and I’ve flat out told her she’s choosing to die - it still doesn’t matter. Like newly licensed drivers who think they’re invincible until it happens to them.

      Got some fiery mates who were telling me about where they can be allocated to if needed and learned some cool facts about the Langy station!

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    • imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone ⁨7⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      I mean I have the Vic emergency app and listen to ABC Radio so it seems pretty clear. But I dunno…I know a few people who really should be across it (i.e. in catastrophic fire areas) that just didnt seem to know? One older mate in particular that really should know better. But I grew up with cyclones and some people just never cared then - couldn’t wait till go sightseeing through floodwaters. So just how it is I guess?

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  • melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨5⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Well… that was cloudier than the first. I’m not getting a Michelin star for that one. But it’s fine, I blended it all into meat soup to encourage Melbcat to have the fluids with the beef. 2 in the fridge, 2 in the freezer.

    Now I have to clean the kitchen 🫩

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    • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨4⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      you’re awesome 😘

      meantime Bill Cat jumped from the 2nd story balcony onto the roof and got stuck, the meowing and scrabbling were woeful

      we threw a blanket down, us holding it up the top, for him to crawl up but he got up some courage and did a giant run up and leap

      then lots of cuddles and a few bits of snack, checked his paws/claws for injuries, he had none, and he’s ok now

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  • _miss_cellophane_@aussie.zone ⁨9⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    It’s been a rough week of being let down by people, so to cheer myself up I signed back up to HBO for a month. I’d stopped all subscriptions a while back cos of cost. Absolutely stoked to find Common Side Effects has finally been added! Been so keen to watch it after Scavengers Reign.

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    • SpinMeAround@aussie.zone ⁨5⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Sometimes it really is about whatever gets you through!! Enjoy!!

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      • _miss_cellophane_@aussie.zone ⁨4⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        Absolutely. Sometimes a break from reality is nice.

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    • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨7⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      hugs

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      • _miss_cellophane_@aussie.zone ⁨6⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        Thank you ^-^

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  • SaneMartigan@aussie.zone ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    One of my little fantasies is jumping in a road ragers abandoned car and driving off with it.

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  • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨9⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Image

    Oh to be a cat in a box sleeping all day

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    • Eagle@aussie.zone ⁨6⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      How many layers of padding in the box? Our princess and the peace chair has 2 cushions and 4 blankets. Little miss thinks thats a perfect amount of padding.

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      • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨4⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        The bottom 2 layers are books and the rest are a mix of cushions, pillows and a brand new doona cover that I didn’t end up using.

        I made it all nice and neat one day and came back to how it looks in the photo lol

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    • SpinMeAround@aussie.zone ⁨8⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      She is way too precious. I’m so glad she has you!

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      • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨7⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        That’s very kind of you ❤️

        She’s been an absolute ray of sunshine, despite the chaos lol

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  • melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨10⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Making more broth. I think I’ve already screwed up by adding boiled water from the kettle to get it cooking faster, it won’t be nice and clear.

    But with practice results will improve.

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    • Eagle@aussie.zone ⁨10⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      You are such a great cat mum, I hope melb cat enjoys her summer soup.

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      • melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨9⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        Thanks, I think she will

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  • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨13⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Man these last few days of leave suck ass.

    Yesterday was bullshit.

    Today the neighbour is building a fence.

    Tomorrow is bullshit.

    Eh.

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  • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨14⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Going to Japan, anyone want anything?

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    • Bottom_racer@aussie.zone ⁨12⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Gyoza…

      All. of. them.

      Have a great trip!

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      • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨12⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        You know it! Thanks :) will eat some gyoza for you

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    • Thornburywitch@aussie.zone ⁨14⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Keep an eye on the gutters in the streets - apparently some of them have populations of live koi living in them to eat up all the grot & algae etc.

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      • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨14⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        !!

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    • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨12⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Have a great time :)

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      • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨12⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        Thanks mate!

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    • melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨12⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      The most unusual Kit Kat flavour you can find!

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    • imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone ⁨13⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Just have a ball!!! And don’t forget your passport 😎

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      • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨12⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        Clutching onto my passport for dear life #relaxingholiday #winning

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    • Catfish@aussie.zone ⁨13⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      The most ludicrous Hello Kitty object you can find

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    • tone212_@aussie.zone ⁨13⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Piping hot tonkatsu ramen ordered through a vending machine please

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    • SpinMeAround@aussie.zone ⁨14⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Please get a famichiki and stuff it into an egg sando for me, please. I’m sad I didn’t think to try that last trip.

      Also, please enjoy every moment. And try allllll of the ramen! I can’t wait to hear about your adventures!

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      • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨14⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        Yessir

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    • bacon@aussie.zone ⁨14⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      a fresh mos burger please

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      • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨14⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        I’ll see what I can do

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    • SpinMeAround@aussie.zone ⁨13⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Oh oh oh and look out for the ink stamps you can get from various places like stations and tourist places like Shibuya Sky etc!

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      • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨13⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        Yes, one of the first things I’m going to do is get a goshuincho!!

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  • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨7⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Today I have been listening to Takin’ It Greasy, by Ol’ 55 on Mushroom records.

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  • thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works ⁨18⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    For anyone struggling to sleep during this heatwave, and stuck without adequate AC - try this: wet a t-shirt, hand towel or similar, wring most of the water out and lay it on your chest in bed.

    That got me through many summer nights during my renting days.

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    • StudChud@aussie.zone ⁨13⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Wet face washer/towel, plus fan or a big piece of flat cardboard to emulate Nerfertiti being fanned by her harem. ✨✨✨

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    • CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone ⁨17⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Wet a hand towel and drape it around your neck and shoulders.

      *From a perimenopausal woman.

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    • melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨12⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      I used to wet a bandana and put it around my neck

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    • SpinMeAround@aussie.zone ⁨16⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Damp facewasher between my wrists was a good one for me.

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    • Taleya@aussie.zone ⁨17⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Large pet cooling mat. Get that under your torso

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    • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨16⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      a cool shower just before going to bed

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  • StudChud@aussie.zone ⁨15⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    I have a workforce appointment tomorrow at 3pm, which BoM says will be 41°C.

    The tram better have their aircon working.

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    • CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone ⁨14⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      I’d do my best to reschedule that.

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      • StudChud@aussie.zone ⁨13⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        I should, but I want to get them to pay for some work clothes 😂 I can get them from target or Kmart and have a limit of like $150. If they’re gonna make me work in a call centre again, they can pay for my clothes and deal with my sweaty self 😂

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  • Bottom_racer@aussie.zone ⁨14⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Whoopsie doodle. Didn’t put a shade cloth over the tomatoes yesterday.

    Didn’t end well.

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    • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨14⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Sun-dried tomatoes?

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    • melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨12⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Well… by dinner time they’ll already be cooked

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  • Alamutjones@aussie.zone ⁨18⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    My Spotify has delivered me Dead Can Dance for work today. I did not ask for this, but am okay with it

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  • MeanElevator@aussie.zone ⁨19⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Had the sprinklers going yesterday evening and the whole family was outside playing and spraying each other.

    Felt really wholesome and a little white trash (in the best way possible).

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    • SpinMeAround@aussie.zone ⁨15⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Gosh that brings back memories (I say as white trash). Glad you and the family enjoyed it!

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  • SpinMeAround@aussie.zone ⁨19⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    This dream brought to you by having cheese for dinner and reading about a WoW event happening in Fed Square later this month.

    spoiler

    Had a dream that I went to a wedding that was Wizard of Oz themed, but next to a WoW raid similar to Karazhan and you could go into rooms and kills mobs like The Wizard and then use a dragon mod to pose for photo ops. The wedding was loads of fun until someone decided to give my table a champagne shower… but with red wine. Lots of mad people. My aunty and sister were both there and we were just laughing how funny it all was.

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  • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨15⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    day 4 of no anti inflammatory meds or pain killers , back seems ok so far

    and in this lull between hot days I think I’ll go out for a bit 😊

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  • StudChud@aussie.zone ⁨13⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    So back in the naughties, in highschool, my friend would share music with me. She’d have her dad burn a CD for her, and give it to me. She introduced me to Nickel Creek (bluegrass band, 10/10, highly recommend), and Elliott Smith. I shared Paul Simon with her. In the era when PCs always had a disk drive, and burners were available too. I can’t believe my current PC doesn’t have a disk drive lol

    What music did you share/be introduced to, and what medium did you use to share it?

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  • bacon@aussie.zone ⁨19⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Beep Beep 🚚
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  • SaneMartigan@aussie.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

    Bleh.

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  • melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨20⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Ran the aircon in bursts.

    Midnight serenades

    Melbcat sang the song of her people through the night. I’d get up, carry her back to bed and make her cuddle which would settle her down. But a few times she’d get up and do it again. It’s weird because she always used to be near silent. I’m wondering if it’s because she’s getting older, maybe becoming a little confused and frustrated or doesn’t know what she wants. It also still could be demands for beef.

    I’m going to rest a little bit and then empty the litterboxes, take out the bins, and stack dishes to make a start on the kitchen.

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