melbaboutown
@melbaboutown@aussie.zone
- Comment on Discussion Thread 👍 Tuesday 3 February 2026 10 hours ago:
The poop knife bacons at midnight
- Comment on Discussion Thread 👍 Tuesday 3 February 2026 11 hours ago:
I managed to find $8.95 knee braces on ebay and am getting them sent to a shop for safe collection. Had some but decluttered them… the ankle braces don’t have my size.
Melbcat has been refusing wet food and nibbling at dry food so I’ve given her some nausea meds and will see if those get her back on track.
Back on WoW to occupy me while I rest but I’m kind of getting annoyed with it. It’s trying everything to get me to pay and also it’s not overly good
- Comment on Discussion Thread 👍 Tuesday 3 February 2026 13 hours ago:
I know, it’s fucked.
- Comment on Discussion Thread 👍 Tuesday 3 February 2026 14 hours ago:
I keep them with my poop knife
- Comment on Discussion Thread 👍 Tuesday 3 February 2026 14 hours ago:
Rusty’s making Can-tong?
- Comment on Discussion Thread 👍 Tuesday 3 February 2026 14 hours ago:
Damn you’re doing it tough, is it possible for you to do a Go Fund Me? (Or is that too much of a privacy risk)
PayPal would dox us both but a prepaid gift card would likely allow me to donate as Melbaboutown
- Comment on Discussion Thread 👍 Tuesday 3 February 2026 15 hours ago:
That’s pretty poor. Extremely poor. Leaving you out your own money.
I donated my work clothes to one of those places that say they get women kitted out for work, do they not actually do that? Maybe they sell the clothes and skim the money off the top 🤨
- Comment on Discussion Thread 👍 Tuesday 3 February 2026 16 hours ago:
I got some help with the yard while the crazy neighbour/s weren’t around so that’s good. Fingers crossed it’s clear again tomorrow. I might get some help with putting up the shade cloth because right now I don’t trust myself on a ladder.
I’m stuck on the fence with what clothing to declutter. It might have to go purely by fit and likelihood I’ll ever wear it again. There things I could get rid of but I prefer my old to the new. It’s hard to find comfortable replacements and the new t shirts I bought developed holes incredibly quickly. (The old ones lasted years.)
I got rid of the old stuff for the junk being sold now I would likely be in a Sam Vimes Boots predicament sooner than necessary.
- Comment on Discussion Thread 👍 Tuesday 3 February 2026 16 hours ago:
He looks glorious. The floof
- Comment on Discussion Thread 👍 Tuesday 3 February 2026 19 hours ago:
That’s really concerning. He doesn’t seem to have insight into her condition or needs and won’t be told.
Hoping he gets enough of a reality check to buy some warm clothes and find suitable food at least, and that she pulls up alright.
Is it possible to tell the airline and cruise staff they’re coming and may need assistance?
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- Comment on Discussion Thread ☕ Sunday 1 February 2026 2 days ago:
Wondering if I should start masking again because the Super K strain has resulted in an earlier flu season and easier transmission. Of course I’m getting the shot but still.
I really don’t feel like getting seriously sick
- Comment on Discussion Thread ☕ Sunday 1 February 2026 2 days ago:
Agreed, I front load other tasks
- Comment on Discussion Thread ☕ Sunday 1 February 2026 2 days ago:
Ohh so jealous. That would be perfect for fostering cats, or an art or music studio
- Comment on Discussion Thread ☕ Sunday 1 February 2026 2 days ago:
That’s fantastic news! The shed is a real asset
- Comment on Discussion Thread ☕ Sunday 1 February 2026 2 days ago:
Jelly, it all sounds good
- Comment on Discussion Thread ☕ Sunday 1 February 2026 2 days ago:
But if you’re lucky you won’t have to make dinner 3 nights in a row 🍝👌
- Comment on Discussion Thread ☕ Sunday 1 February 2026 2 days ago:
Terrible sleep followed by Sunday scaries. Oof.
- Comment on Discussion Thread ☕ Sunday 1 February 2026 3 days ago:
Post nap regret. But I’m cuddled up with Melbcat. She’s so soft
- Comment on Discussion Thread 👽 Friday 30 January 2026 4 days ago:
Yeah
- Comment on Discussion Thread 👽 Friday 30 January 2026 4 days ago:
Thanks, I’ve decided not to trap him though as I don’t want to risk him being euthanised by a shelter. The possum traps may also not be safe due to not being designed for cats and he in particular is quite large.
This guy is really friendly, he behaves like a pet. I could have been mistaken about the hissing, it could have been a hiss or it could have been a harsh exhale as he seems to huff and puff when excited.
For now the plan is to get some regular food down him and earn his trust to the point I can give some flea and worm treatment
- Comment on Discussion Thread 👽 Friday 30 January 2026 4 days ago:
Soap? (Beach fragrance doesn’t sound too fruity.) Hand soap? Laundry sauce?
Slippers or bath robe?
- Comment on Discussion Thread 👽 Friday 30 January 2026 4 days ago:
Not really, these animals deserve better :(
Wish people would fkn look after their cats
- Comment on Discussion Thread 👽 Friday 30 January 2026 4 days ago:
I’m now trying to think if I can get him to the vet (as they won’t treat an animal they haven’t seen). But I don’t want risk sending him to the shelter
- Comment on Discussion Thread 👽 Friday 30 January 2026 4 days ago:
Sheets or towels
- Comment on Discussion Thread 👽 Friday 30 January 2026 4 days ago:
My gentleman caller swung by for a drink of water so I brought out some food in a disposable bowl.
spoiler
He was excited for pats and hungry but couldn’t finish the whole pouch. I managed to get a feel of his spine and that boy is knobbly. A few little bald patches in thin fur. And by the snuffly snorty nose, the occasional sneezes, and the creaky meow he might have an upper respiratory infection. He was breathing huffily in excitement while being patted so I think so. He finished eating and wandered a distance away to wash so I left the remainder out there. I came inside but removed my shoes at the door, and then washed my hands and clothes and showered to prevent bringing any diseases back to Melbcat.
Melbcat is being both clingy and sulky. Welcome home cheater.
- Comment on Discussion Thread 👽 Friday 30 January 2026 4 days ago:
And I’ve heard the Aldi wine isn’t bad
- Comment on Discussion Thread 👽 Friday 30 January 2026 4 days ago:
Tiramisu is wonderful.
- Comment on Discussion Thread 👽 Friday 30 January 2026 4 days ago:
Checking out prices on shade sails and shade cloth between sites. I’m hoping I can work out something to shade the cat’s nook and my window.
Oh cool. Kmart has a submersible solar fountain pump… for cheap… but I don’t have a pond or anything like that, that’s rich people stuff. Plastic tubs deteriorate in UV and are a drowning hazard for wildlife, and I kind of don’t want to accumulate even more stuff in a small rental.
- Comment on Discussion Thread 👽 Friday 30 January 2026 4 days ago:
Apple Pay accepts “finger” prints as a signature… I could be in trouble