I am bush fire prepared:
The expensive guitars are in their cases and near the front door
Discussion Thread 🥵 Friday 9 January 2026
Submitted 1 month ago by briongloid@aussie.zone to melbourne@aussie.zone
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tombruzzo@aussie.zone 1 month ago
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 month ago
I have a wedding to attend in a couple of weeks, and the dress code is cocktail attire. I do not own any item of clothing that would fit the definition of “cocktail”. So hopefully savers has a dress that meets that definition, I mean the dress racks there are usually chock full so I ought to find something.
Thank you Briongloid for posting today’s DT, and providing links to remain savvy!
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Don’t underestimate how good women in cocktail suits look either. If you wanted to wear pants that is.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 month ago
It’s hard to deal with the fact that while volunteers are out helping others their own homes are or maybe destroyed. Fuck.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 1 month ago
It breaks my heart
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Thanks everyone for the kind words ❤️
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 1 month ago
I saw my stray today, eating the food I put out.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 month ago
❤️
The gang was all back today as well. I was worried they were going to be afraid of me because they saw me catch the little cat.
Eagle@aussie.zone 1 month ago
❤️
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 month ago
I found one of the strays with a broken leg and eventually wrangled him? into the cat carrier and we’re at the animal hospital near my place.
I had 2 options. Take ownership or surrender. So I took ownership. I couldn’t abide letting them end up at the lost dogs home.
So congrats Gibson. You will eventually have a friend. (hopefully they’re friends).
SituationCake@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Reading that was an emotional roller coaster. You are a good human. It’s a sad outcome but the kindest. Hugs. Take care of yourself today.
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 1 month ago
I haven’t seen my stray for a week or so. I keep putting the food out and refreshing the water. Something is eating it. I don’t think I’ll buy anymore food if I don’t see the cat again.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 1 month ago
I hope it’s okay, so many emotions going on with all of that happening so quickly
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Congrats and bloody well done. Thanks for taking care of him! CDS strikes again, fingers crossed him and Gibson are fine. What will you name him?
Eagle@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Good job cat dad!
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 1 month ago
If he’s a boy and much younger, then it may well work out. The real problems are when you introduce two female cats to each other. Especially if they are the same or similar ages. Guaranteed cat fights in that scenario. Has Gibson been spayed?
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Oh man I’m so sorry 😞 You did the right thing 🙏🏼
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Holy fuck, thanks for helping him dude.
I’ve seen options for cats that need assistance (you manually squeeze the urine out for them by pressing their bladder) but it’s an around the clock thing and you’d have to think about his quality of life.
Either way he’s so lucky you’re looking out for him.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 month ago
oh no
I hope it all turns out ok
Catfish@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Oh dear. Best wishes to all.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Ooh that’s exciting.
I guess you’ll have to think of a name (if you haven’t already).
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 1 month ago
It would probably be cooler at the office but I’m gonna stay home anyway because it would involve leaving the house. Work has the worst carpark to leave your car in all day as well
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 1 month ago
That was a hell of a sunset. Gorgeous but always so sad.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 month ago
why sad?
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 month ago
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Back from the dog walk, joined him in the barefoot aspect in case the ground was too hot. It’s fine.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 month ago
stay cool everyone
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Sold some old magic cards. Guy took everything I had. Money for a new gpu sorted, old gpu can go to my friends kid who I uncle because his dad seems as shit as mine.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 month ago
I can’t get my head around shit parents. It boils my blood.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Some people don’t realise they hate children until they have their own.
It never ends well for the kid.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 month ago
I figured I have lived thru so many food fads ( husband’s family are pretty insane in this regard adopting every fad without question ) , that I am so now over and have very little patience for it all.
I have an especial lack of patience for people thinking “ethnic” foods are by default better or that anything from a health food shop is healthier.
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 month ago
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Melbcat has had a very thorough checkup and they say the crying is behavioural due to getting older, it’s not likely to be pain. Which is a relief. Options will be explored to keep her more comfortable physically and mentally.
I find out about the other stuff when they call back
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 1 month ago
New neighbours are moving in today. Terrible day for it, trying to move everything in this heat.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 1 month ago
AC on, fridge full of water and freezer full of ice cubes.
Hoping no catastrophes.
Cousins live in Sunbury and their property backs onto the forest there. They’re prepped and packed just in case. We have offered our house and yard as sanctuary for their dogs (cousins can stay with relatives very close to us).
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Well that’s wild.
Look at 4am -ish
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Rain!
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 1 month ago
The wind is dreadful out there and the smoke haze is starting to build up as well, giving a horrible ominous feeling to the day. Going to work tonight is the absolute last thing I want to do 😭
tone212_@aussie.zone 1 month ago
My doona came out dripping from the washing machine, too heavy to do a spin cycle property, bone dry in 30 minutes. It’s crazy out there.
phant@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Annnnd power is out haha weow
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 1 month ago
The winds are so strong here that it just put the heavy awning up on its own 😳
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 1 month ago
When the veg. box listed ‘piece of pumpkin’ I expected a cut piece, maybe half. Apparently it actually meant two whole butternuts. I think my pumpkin needs are well and truly covered.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 1 month ago
I am going to have to be very vigilant for my deliveries today - both meat and veg coming today, I’m not wanting them left on the doorstep long!
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 month ago
There’s only so many times I can refresh the BOM app just for the temp to stay the same :(
SituationCake@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Sky a bit yellow from the smoke. Hope the rain comes quickly.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 month ago
I started watching series 2 of A Man on the inside. It stars Ted Danson as a retired engineer lecturer turned P.I. assistant. So if you’re looking for a easy on the brain, funny and wholesome show give it a go. So good.
5/5 hobbits.
Catfish@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Weather on the turn. Stabbing sinus pain from pressure changes. I’ll cope, stay not on fire.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 month ago
5 th day with no meds for my back
I’m feeling it a little, just tired mainly
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Unfortunately the cat didn’t make it. The damage was too severe. The vet at the hospital said it was more humane to let go.
I did the best I could.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Mate you did the right thing. It hurts but it’s for the best. Good on you for taking care of the poor creature.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Thankyou for helping as best you could. It’s all you could do 🫂🙏🏼
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 month ago
best cat dad 😢
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Horrible decision, but I think you did the right thing. Think of how the poor kitten must have felt - a serious injury AND getting used to living in a human world AND being separated from mum and the other kittens. Would have been so stressed out. It hurts I know, but with animals, I reckon quality of life is the deciding factor.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Agreed. The vet was almost sure that they wouldn’t have been able to survive even with the best care.
Im definitely upset, but I did the best I could in this instance and in general. They haven’t gone hungry for almost 18 months. I’ve had to accept there are limits to what I can do apart from making sure they’re fed and have access to clean water.
All the rescues are full and have been full this whole time.
It still fucking sucks.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 1 month ago
I’m so sorry to hear that. A terrible end to a fucked up week. You’ve done such a great job looking after those strays.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Sorry to hear that :(
Catfish@aussie.zone 1 month ago
I’m so sorry. Extra hugs for Gibson.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 month ago
I’m sorry to hear that. 🫂
tone212_@aussie.zone 1 month ago
So sorry to hear that 😞 You did the right thing
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 1 month ago
🫂
You did the best thing you could for the poor cat, it’s lucky it had you looking out for it and didn’t continue to suffer.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Oh dude that’s rough. I’m glad he didn’t suffer more than he needed.
Eagle@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Oh I’m so sorry. You have a heart of gold. thankyou for trying.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 month ago
oh no, that’s sad
bye little buddy 😢 we all loved you
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 month ago
I’m so sorry. You did the best you could for them and ensured they didn’t suffer. They were very lucky you got them to the vet and chose what was best for them.
Taleya@aussie.zone 1 month ago
oh hon, I’m so sorry.