melbaboutown
@melbaboutown@aussie.zone
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🎅 Thursday 25 December 2025 19 hours ago:
Something for the big man and the reindeer
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- Comment on Discussion Thread 🫠 Wednesday 24 December 2025 1 day ago:
Yay!
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🫠 Wednesday 24 December 2025 1 day ago:
I cannot stop sleeping. Guess my body needs it, but it would be nice to sleep at the right time. And not fall asleep before I can drink some fluids 🐪🌵
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🫠 Wednesday 24 December 2025 1 day ago:
Thanks, it’s much appreciated! I’ll be doing everything I can for her.
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🫠 Wednesday 24 December 2025 1 day ago:
I hope you’re doing ok and recovering fast.
If you get stuck and need help/aftercare I know there’s a nursing service called Call On Clare? Fingers crossed you manage ok though.
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🫠 Wednesday 24 December 2025 1 day ago:
She went to the vet today but is going to have to go to a specialist
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🫠 Wednesday 24 December 2025 1 day ago:
I went outside for the bins and the black cat came up with an excited wiggly tail. So I patted him/her for the first time.
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Had to watch it though because they were doing roly polys and showing belly so I chose to keep my hands away from the bear trap. Seems smaller than I remember but fur is soft and shiny, doesn’t seem to be starving or ill.
Melbcat is sooky and cuddly tonight, she was snuggled up being held and tucking her head into my neck/under my chin.
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A bit worried about eligibility for surgery in January. More risks are being discussed and because her usual vets don’t want to give more antibiotics her uti may need to be treated by a specialist.
- Comment on Discussion Thread 📻 Tuesday 23 December 2025 2 days ago:
Deck someone’s halls
- Comment on Discussion Thread 📻 Tuesday 23 December 2025 2 days ago:
Ugh. Fatigue is unusually bad. The options for the inspection were tomorrow (right after the vet) or next week so next week it is, it means I can go more slowly tidying up.
I’m really missing my old hobbies of baking and meal prep.
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🛼 Monday 22 December 2025 3 days ago:
That’s a lot in a short time, I’m glad everything is ok now
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🛼 Monday 22 December 2025 3 days ago:
Oh he is loving that
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🛼 Monday 22 December 2025 3 days ago:
Get Chook a broom toy for Xmas and tell him to clean his room!
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- Comment on Discussion Thread 🛼 Monday 22 December 2025 3 days ago:
I’ve also made the phone calls this morning. Gotta eat that frog
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🛼 Monday 22 December 2025 3 days ago:
She probably is, there have been petitions at the door. But yeah also she’s probably a bit sooky from not feeling great.
Yeah I think I might give it a miss and just deal with the FOMO. I’ve got a lot going on and don’t really need to stress about anything else.
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🛼 Monday 22 December 2025 4 days ago:
Oh man. This fatigue is kicking my ass to the point of disrupting my sleep. I fell asleep in the early evening/late afternoon and woke up at midnight. Guess it’s true if you refuse to properly rest your body really will make you.
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I have the opportunity to join a new discord. I’m tempted but not so sure. It says that this one will be nicer and more inclusive, and perhaps if everyone is joining again at the same time they would be less subtly territorial. But I don’t know. There are so many reasons it’s not a good idea (discord itself included) and I might have to choose to take care of myself even if it means missing out.
Melbcat is being a fussy clingy baby. She’s eating but maybe doesn’t feel well. I’ll see if the vet is open to call tomorrow. I did take note of the Xmas hours but immediately forgot.
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🐞 Sunday 21 December 2025 4 days ago:
I missed being able to read this but would probably have said something supportive
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🐞 Sunday 21 December 2025 4 days ago:
I’ve got a lavender cutting in a glass of water and am waiting to see if it roots
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🐞 Sunday 21 December 2025 4 days ago:
Melbcat ate all her breakfast. She was just crying because I wouldn’t let her out and a willie wagtail was taunting her right up close at the window.
Despite her reduced vision and her age she slunk up and pawed at the window while it chattered at her. She’s still interested in hunting that’s for sure.
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🐞 Sunday 21 December 2025 4 days ago:
Concerned about an online friend. I’ve been as supportive as I can without being overbearing and if they seek help is up to them.
I wish I was able to be more physically active and sweat out the worries or focus on something complicated but I’m specifically meant to be resting.
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🐝 Saturday 20 December 2025 4 days ago:
You can start with chair yoga which is really not scary m.youtube.com/watch?v=1DYH5ud3zHo
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🐝 Saturday 20 December 2025 4 days ago:
If you’re interested, tai chi has balance exercises. Can’t find videos of the drills I used to do. And the warmups or dao yin/qi gong are good for strengthening and movement control.
I wish I was able to go back to lessons
- Comment on Discussion Thread 🐝 Saturday 20 December 2025 5 days ago:
Pilates with a physio was surprisingly effective if slow. I lost it all over the time we don’t talk about and can’t really regain but it’s worth a try if you can afford it or get it covered.
- Comment on Discussion Thread 😺 Friday 19 December 2025 6 days ago:
She is. She’d like more freedom but I’m doing my best for her safety and comfort at least. I’ll call the specialists and let them know the deal
- Comment on Discussion Thread 😺 Friday 19 December 2025 6 days ago:
Yeah it’s a good way to think of it
- Comment on Discussion Thread 😺 Friday 19 December 2025 6 days ago:
I just come on a bit strong so people might not realise they can leave it, or may choose not to open up for fear of being pounced on.
I was raised by people who behaved like this
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- Comment on Discussion Thread 😺 Friday 19 December 2025 6 days ago:
Thanks. I’m just aware sometimes I fret and start trying to ‘herd’ people. Which could come off as controlling and make some people uncomfortable to share delicate things for fear of feeling judged.
- Comment on Discussion Thread 😺 Friday 19 December 2025 6 days ago:
Hey lately I’ve been really in your face and a lot of unsolicited advice… sorry for that. It’s just an anxiety thing. Kind of trying to ‘protect’ other people.
- Comment on Discussion Thread 😺 Friday 19 December 2025 6 days ago:
Or brush their teeth
- Comment on Discussion Thread 😺 Friday 19 December 2025 6 days ago:
Ugh yeah, I stopped wearing dresses because other reasons aside this is so uncomfortable.
- Comment on Discussion Thread 😺 Friday 19 December 2025 6 days ago:
Yes it’s surprising. Even at her age she’s still curious and active and wanting to go out on adventures.
I think she’ll love it. Just gotta drag up some energy to cook and store it
