underwatermagpies
@underwatermagpies@aussie.zone
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Saturday, 22 February 2025 4 hours ago:
I’m going on a picnic night- going to Macbeth in the Botanic Gardens with a friend. I haven’t picnicked in yonks.
So I went to fish out my picnic basket this morning, and discovered that my favourite lifter/spatula thing, that’s been missing for YEARS, and which I’d given up on (assumed I must’ve left it somewhere) was in fact hiding in the picnic basket the whole time. This has absolutely made my day.
I’ve also made a Blackberry & Bay Leaf cake that smells delish, and I get to see a lovely friend, so the play could be rubbish at this point but I’m giving the experience five stars.
The exciting utensil in question
Image It’s just so much better than any of the others I’ve found. Something about the balance and shape.
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Saturday, 22 February 2025 4 hours ago:
Nice one Dale :)
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Saturday, 22 February 2025 5 hours ago:
Good news: the fly that was buzzing around the room is dead.
Bad news: it drowned in my cup of tea.
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Friday, 21 February 2025 1 day ago:
Hooray!!
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Thursday 20th February 2025 2 days ago:
I like the heat but this summer’s been a bit much. It’s been nice to have a short reprieve.
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Wednesday 19th February 2025 2 days ago:
You’ve thought about the pros and cons for each. I would try to push it to the back of my mind for a few days and do other things- let it percolate away in your subconscious.
Come back to it on Friday or whenever you need to decide, and I reckon you’ll know what you want.
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Monday, 17 February 2025 4 days ago:
Have you ever tried volunteering? If you find the right gig you can channel all of that work energy into it, and the community benefits.
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Saturday, 16 February 2025 6 days ago:
I’ve used an under-bed storage tub, the sides were about 12cm high but the width & depth were about the same as the standard 60L tubs you see. I think from Bunnings.
Easy for cats to step in and out of and big enough for them to properly move around. It held about 7kg of litter.
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: 🌤️ Saturday, 15 February 2025 6 days ago:
It feels like there should be footy on tonight.
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Friday, 14 February 2025 1 week ago:
Happy birthday! 🎂
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Thursday, 13 February 2025 1 week ago:
I have outdoor plans at 7, so I’m predicting heavy rain and storms for about 7:02 if that helps
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Wednesday, 12 February 2025 1 week ago:
Women do use bbqs, they just manage it without an audience. And without expecting gushing praise for cooking a simple meal.
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Monday, 10 February 2025 1 week ago:
Like a sunrise.
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Sunday, 9 February 2025 1 week ago:
References for volunteers are needed if they’re complying with Victorian child safety standards. It’s annoying but there’s a reason for it.
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Sunday, 9 February 2025 1 week ago:
Lining up references is the worst. I hate asking, and yet I’ve frequently been a reference for others and I’m always happy to do it. Happy to help if you get stuck.
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Sunday, 9 February 2025 1 week ago:
Severe thunderstorm warning apparently. The radar’s looking pretty spicy but it looks like the worst of it might slip past me to the east.
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Thursday, 6 February 2025 2 weeks ago:
I’ve asked for feedback. They actually asked me to apply, so I don’t think there was someone else lined up, but who knows?
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Thursday, 6 February 2025 2 weeks ago:
Got rejected from a niche job that exactly matches my skills and experience after what I thought was a strong interview. Now spiralling and wondering whether I am in fact unemployable. Which I know is over the top. But what do I have to do dammit??? I really thought this one might stick.
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Monday, 3 February 2025 2 weeks ago:
And no power. At least the house is still fairly cool.
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Sunday, 2 February 2025 2 weeks ago:
I watched a bit of the Bellarine road race on tv and that was quite enough cycling for me. Definitely have all the icy poles!
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Sunday, 2 February 2025 2 weeks ago:
Yet another evacuation in the Grampians. They’re having a thoroughly shit run. Hopefully they can get it all under control.
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Sunday, 2 February 2025 2 weeks ago:
Oof. I hope a cold drink was involved.
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Sunday, 2 February 2025 2 weeks ago:
Excellent.
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Sunday, 2 February 2025 2 weeks ago:
By all means drink all the alcohol, if you fancy. But please drink plenty of water too. It’s so easy to dehydrate im this weather, and alcohol makes it easier.
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Sunday, 2 February 2025 2 weeks ago:
Yum!
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Sunday, 2 February 2025 2 weeks ago:
Well that sounds super fancy!
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Sunday, 2 February 2025 2 weeks ago:
Stop what you’re doing, it’s time for an icy pole. And a drink of something non-alcoholic. Even if you just finished an icy pole, have another one please. Or an ice cream.
Keep up that hydration. 💧🍦🧊🧃
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Sunday, 2 February 2025 2 weeks ago:
Me too, and I was only just recovering from the last five-day effort. It’s the stormy weather triggering me today I reckon.
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Saturday, 1 February 2025 3 weeks ago:
I’m really not far north of the city, closest to the Viewbank weather station. It’s usually a couple of degrees warmer here but right now it’s 11 degrees hotter than the CBD. It’s 37C.
How??
- Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Saturday, 1 February 2025 3 weeks ago:
I’ve been to body pump, had a walk, done two loads of washing, and made a frittata. I will be on the couch until further notice.
