I can nearly stand straight!! I'm getting better. ( explanation, sciatica puts pressure on the nerves leaving the spine , if you lean forward it relieves pressure and pain. Standing straight means the spine is ok ))
Haven't felt nearly as bad with the latest jab as I did the last booster, but I've been sleeping quite a bit.
Also my arm is sore, as I found out when Zooks was snuggling up to me and stomping on it with her little floofy pawses. Owwww.
A shy monkey, drinking from the cactus, was infected by cordyceps before a tornado swept him away and onto a sloth's tree branch. There, the cordyceps joined hands with the sloth's virus and infected all apples. As a result, no doctors can go near or study the infection source. In the end, only oysters remain.
Medical cannabis appointment today. Wooo. Already passed the screening, so now it's just discussing with the doctor, and then managing to afford it.
Really looking forward to not being in pain all the time.
Edit to add: Whole process was very smooth. Concession discount is huge on the concession products. The doctor was a full hour and a half late, but apparently he was trying to call me directly instead of using the linked telehealth waiting room thing. Didn't get any missed calls though lol.
my mate uses the reddit subreddit for strain reccomendations, apparently some are much cheaper than others so consider going to the appointment pre-loaded with a few preferred cheaper strains to request... because you mention finance.
I went with a provider that does concession discounted products. 10g containers for $70 each.
The doctor felt like a salesman though, he tried to upsell me on $500 more of non-concession products. Which I still would get a 10% discount on, but it came out to way way more than I can afford lol. He clearly didn't want me only getting the discounted products.
I know literally nothing about weed (medical or otherwise) but that sounds like a ripoff. Is that the price this really goes for? $70 for 10g?
Years ago my cat's old vet suggested CBD oil for her arthritis and told me a site (can no longer remember it, I was sus about it and turns out it was not legal to buy online without a script anyway). But the prices I saw there, while steep, worked out better than that.
There was also some planned deal in the works with Priceline and Chemist Warehouse for selling over the counter CBD oil, because that is technically made legal now, but I've heard nothing further so it might be stuck in development hell.
Edit: I think waiting on TGA guidelines or something.
Edit: Then again I'm about to start paying like $90 a pop (monthly) for my cat to have Solensia shots and just forked out $60-ish for her urine test, so I guess it might be worth it if it lasts and works.
Didn't make it to the fishmongers but I cooked up the defrosted tempeh I bought from the Indonesian joint on Glenferrie Road earlier this week. Ugh yessss. So much better than the plastic shit at colesworth.
Having grown up with fresh tempeh wrapped in banana leaves I really miss easy access to good, properly made tempeh that isn't some homogenised health food.
Might even indulge in deep-frying some one of these days 🤭
e: Finished watching Prosper. Eh... thoroughly mediocre. Typical soap opera plot. When can we have something on the calibre of Mr Inbetween again?
Neighbours have forgotten not everyone in the block wants to feel like they live in a night club....
Truly can't wait to move in May, between party house central and the REA not disclosing they would be our neighbours until after signing the lease (still can't believe there are no laws around disclosing something like that prior to signing the lease) I just want to get out.
Craving a nice big juicy fish fillet at a most inconvenient time. I haven't bought fresh/defrosted fish in a while, might womble over to the nice fishmongers when I wake up for a treat. NZ King Salmon if they have it.
Bloody scammers. Not only do I not own a car to put my non existent e-tag on, last time I delt with Centrelink it was a different Millenium and anything sent at 3am is guaranteed to be bullshit anyway.
I think the idea is that they send it in the early hours to either wake you up and get you while you aren't thinking straight, or have you see it first thing while you aren't thinking straight.
Though also, that said, a lot of automated Centrelink messages do go out at midnight. But those are sent to MyGov inboxes, not through texts.
The TikTok baked oats thing was a huge success, but apparently I’ve hit my threshold of healthy food again cause my stomach hurts. Curse this crappy digestive system. On the bright side this means I can eat white bread and come chips tomorrow.
Went to QVM with the Minipeelers and came home with some hand made soaps, dishwashing liquid (can take bottle back for discount refills, which I've been meaning to get started doing) and castanets 💃The soaps were good value and smell devine, especially the lemon myrtle one.
What I don't get is it's supposed to be a funny comedy. ( this is what the makers say in the dvd commentaries ) True it has some funny moments.
But to me I see the world in the movie as absurd not funny. There's a lot of events in the movie that are extreme and barely believable but since it's a movie and we are supposed to suspend disbelief anyway I just shrug them off.
Already after one use of each I like the mens Rexona better. It's weird.
Technically the Pure one is a much 'lighter' type of scent but it felt overpowering as it was really hard not to smell it on myself in a distracting way. (This happens sometimes. A scent will seem light and inoffensive but will have a far reach, like fumes, or just be nauseating and headache inducing for no reason.)
The mens one is a heavier stronger scent but it doesn't project out like that, also it's antibacterial and not a half arsed 'anti white mark' formula. I could be biased but it does seems to be a bit more effective.
Still not loving the overly liquid formula/excess amount that comes out. That makes it hard to cover the area evenly without way overdoing it. I'm trying to apply one swipe and spread it out by moving my arms but it is an annoyance. I may get rid of the pure, try and use up this one, and then see how Aldi offerings are for a similar price.
Other reviews: I prefer drier rollons like Mum and find they're not strongly smelling but don't like floral scents and find they're better against wetness than pong. Also issues with really stubborn aluminium residue.
The Nivea Silver dries really fast and kills bacteria because alcohol but it doesn't have much aluminium and so it doesn't last long at all. It doesn't live up to the claim of 48hr.
I’ve been using Mitchum for quite a long time. The powder fresh ultra super dooper non-gel one. Works perfectly for me and the smell isn’t overpowering (I’m very sensitive to smells so am happy with this one).
73 Comments
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 2y
I can nearly stand straight!! I'm getting better. ( explanation, sciatica puts pressure on the nerves leaving the spine , if you lean forward it relieves pressure and pain. Standing straight means the spine is ok ))
StudChud@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 2y
I ' M F R E E
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
FREEEEEEEE
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I'm free
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pKXcDrmjFk
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Free fallin'?
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
hi F R E E, i'm bacon
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 2y
Kinda actually proud of this shot from yesterday! Stunning sky!
oztrin@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 2y
Haven't felt nearly as bad with the latest jab as I did the last booster, but I've been sleeping quite a bit.
Also my arm is sore, as I found out when Zooks was snuggling up to me and stomping on it with her little floofy pawses. Owwww.
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Much lighter fever this time, but arm is extra sore.
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 2y
Note to self. Induction hot plates work MUCH better if you plug them in. No, don't ask. I might have to kill you if I tell you.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
I tell myself this regarding the kettle with embarrassing frequency. Especially when I start pouring (and then cursing).
bacon@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 2y
Breakfast 🍏🍎🍐🍊🍋🍈🫐🍓🍇🍉🍌🍒🍑🥭🍍🥥🥦🥑🫛🍆🍅🥝🥬🥒🌽🥕🥐🍠🫚🥔🧅🥯🍞🥖🥨🧀🧇🥞🧈🍳🥚🥓🥩🍗🍖🫓🍕🍟🍔🌭🥙🧆🌮🌯🥗🍲🍜🍝🥘🍛🍣🍱🥟🦪🍥🍘🍚🍙🐠🍤🪼🦀🐙 🍗🥮🍢🍡🍧🍰🧁🥧🍦🍨🎂🍮🍭🍬🍫🥜🌰🍪🍿🍯🥛☕️🍵🍺🍶🥤🧋🧃🥂🍷🥃🍸🍹🧉🔋
Chef is undergoing vaccine fever. Please help yourself.
oztrin@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
🥩🍳🥞🌮🦞🍣🍤🍕🍲🥘🧋
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
hugs would you like a cup of tea?
bacon@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Yes please thank you ☕️
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
🤗🫖🍵
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
🙈🌵🍄🌪️🦥🦠🍎🦪
bacon@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
A shy monkey, drinking from the cactus, was infected by cordyceps before a tornado swept him away and onto a sloth's tree branch. There, the cordyceps joined hands with the sloth's virus and infected all apples. As a result, no doctors can go near or study the infection source. In the end, only oysters remain.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
🧀🥓🍗🧄🌿🧀🌯
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
🐙🫕🥨🐊🫛🦖
oztrin@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Also my sympathies. *offers item of your choice *
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
🍩
Aradina@lemmy.ml · 9 pts · 2y
Medical cannabis appointment today. Wooo. Already passed the screening, so now it's just discussing with the doctor, and then managing to afford it.
Really looking forward to not being in pain all the time.
Edit to add: Whole process was very smooth. Concession discount is huge on the concession products. The doctor was a full hour and a half late, but apparently he was trying to call me directly instead of using the linked telehealth waiting room thing. Didn't get any missed calls though lol.
dumblederp@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
my mate uses the reddit subreddit for strain reccomendations, apparently some are much cheaper than others so consider going to the appointment pre-loaded with a few preferred cheaper strains to request... because you mention finance.
Aradina@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 2y
I went with a provider that does concession discounted products. 10g containers for $70 each.
The doctor felt like a salesman though, he tried to upsell me on $500 more of non-concession products. Which I still would get a 10% discount on, but it came out to way way more than I can afford lol. He clearly didn't want me only getting the discounted products.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I know literally nothing about weed (medical or otherwise) but that sounds like a ripoff. Is that the price this really goes for? $70 for 10g?
Years ago my cat's old vet suggested CBD oil for her arthritis and told me a site (can no longer remember it, I was sus about it and turns out it was not legal to buy online without a script anyway). But the prices I saw there, while steep, worked out better than that.
There was also some planned deal in the works with Priceline and Chemist Warehouse for selling over the counter CBD oil, because that is technically made legal now, but I've heard nothing further so it might be stuck in development hell.
Edit: I think waiting on TGA guidelines or something.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-14/cannabis-oil-over-the-counter-legal-chemist/100696870
https://www.afr.com/companies/healthcare-and-fitness/chemist-warehouse-and-cannatrek-do-medical-cannabis-deal-20210201-p56yhg
Aradina@lemmy.ml · 3 pts · 2y
$70 for 10 grams is pretty solid. It's flower, which is different to oils.
That said, the prescription oils I saw on their website cost more so idk
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
That is a reasonable price. 10g goes a long way unless you're a massive fiend
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
For real? Wow 😥
Edit: Then again I'm about to start paying like $90 a pop (monthly) for my cat to have Solensia shots and just forked out $60-ish for her urine test, so I guess it might be worth it if it lasts and works.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Yeh. Compare it to alcohol for example, 1g of marijuana is probably enough for a lot of people for 1 day, so thats like $7 per day. Not bad
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
There is a cruel lack of chips in this house.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
I had a cup of tea that had off milk in it. I drank half of it before I realised. Let's see how this goes.
the_procrastinata@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Blurgh 🤢
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Yeah a little like that.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
Well it finally happened. Stepped on a kids toy, slid and went down like a sack of shit. Hip and back did not appreciate the ride.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
Enjoy your day!
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Don't tell me what to do. I've half a mind to have a miserable day just to spite you!
StudChud@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
1h 30mins to go until I'm done with work.
Then:
Sunday off
Monday, Tuesday on
Wednesday off
Thursday on
Friday off
Wonder if I can request a last minute annual leave day for Thursday....
Catfish@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
I’m not sure a word exists that adequately describes how I feel about ironing.
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Ironing is something I let go with the first lockdown. I don't miss it.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Sadly required for sewing. Can’t cut straight or to measure if stuff is crinkly
StudChud@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Ah, this comment has helped me see that I am the reason my sewing is a tad wack; I don't even own an iron... The more you know lol
Catfish@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
High thee to Kmart. You will notice a difference.
(optional: ironing board cover with nude men to singe when annoyed by the chore)
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
This week's featured song playing around and around in my head is Michael Jackson's Smooth Criminal.
Does anyone know if Annie was, in fact, ok?
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I'm gonna say no.
You were struck down. It was your doom Annie
Vale Annie.
Aradina@lemmy.ml · 3 pts · 2y
With how enthusiastically he's asking, I doubt she's okay and he needs to have called an ambulance already.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Didn't make it to the fishmongers but I cooked up the defrosted tempeh I bought from the Indonesian joint on Glenferrie Road earlier this week. Ugh yessss. So much better than the plastic shit at colesworth.
Having grown up with fresh tempeh wrapped in banana leaves I really miss easy access to good, properly made tempeh that isn't some homogenised health food.
Might even indulge in deep-frying some one of these days 🤭
e: Finished watching Prosper. Eh... thoroughly mediocre. Typical soap opera plot. When can we have something on the calibre of Mr Inbetween again?
bananafungus@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Neighbours have forgotten not everyone in the block wants to feel like they live in a night club....
Truly can't wait to move in May, between party house central and the REA not disclosing they would be our neighbours until after signing the lease (still can't believe there are no laws around disclosing something like that prior to signing the lease) I just want to get out.
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Who’s the dummy who offered to work today? And who’s the dummy that couldn’t tear themselves away from watching Der Pass S2?
It wouldn’t be so bad if I didn’t keep waking up to this wretched humidity.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
I have watched so much television 😵💫
Duenan@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
I was looking for something to watch tonight but it’s either tennis or some uninteresting reality show.
Not sure how almost every single channel ended up like that on a Saturday night.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Craving a nice big juicy fish fillet at a most inconvenient time. I haven't bought fresh/defrosted fish in a while, might womble over to the nice fishmongers when I wake up for a treat. NZ King Salmon if they have it.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Bloody scammers. Not only do I not own a car to put my non existent e-tag on, last time I delt with Centrelink it was a different Millenium and anything sent at 3am is guaranteed to be bullshit anyway.
Aradina@lemmy.ml · 4 pts · 2y
I think the idea is that they send it in the early hours to either wake you up and get you while you aren't thinking straight, or have you see it first thing while you aren't thinking straight.
Though also, that said, a lot of automated Centrelink messages do go out at midnight. But those are sent to MyGov inboxes, not through texts.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
The TikTok baked oats thing was a huge success, but apparently I’ve hit my threshold of healthy food again cause my stomach hurts. Curse this crappy digestive system. On the bright side this means I can eat white bread and come chips tomorrow.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
bloody cats woke me up fighting
so I fed em so much crunchies they will shut up and leave me alone
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
can't sleep, so much pain
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Went to QVM with the Minipeelers and came home with some hand made soaps, dishwashing liquid (can take bottle back for discount refills, which I've been meaning to get started doing) and castanets 💃The soaps were good value and smell devine, especially the lemon myrtle one.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Has anyone else watched Fight Club?
I get it's about a paranoid schizophrenic.
What I don't get is it's supposed to be a funny comedy. ( this is what the makers say in the dvd commentaries ) True it has some funny moments.
But to me I see the world in the movie as absurd not funny. There's a lot of events in the movie that are extreme and barely believable but since it's a movie and we are supposed to suspend disbelief anyway I just shrug them off.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
It's meant to be funny on rewatch when you realise the twist.
I like the movie but it's gotta be one of the most overrated movies ever
It's good but not cerebral good.
Having said that... Brad Pitt can read the Uzbekistan dictionary for 10 hours and I'll pay attention.
The man has an illegal amount of charisma
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
the twist made it funny??
And BP is one of those men who are so handsome people don't seem to take much notice of his hard work and talent
Catfish@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Never seen this one. Don’t know how it would go given I know the twist.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Seen it myself awhile ago but I didn’t think it was was funny when I watched it.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Already after one use of each I like the mens Rexona better. It's weird.
Technically the Pure one is a much 'lighter' type of scent but it felt overpowering as it was really hard not to smell it on myself in a distracting way. (This happens sometimes. A scent will seem light and inoffensive but will have a far reach, like fumes, or just be nauseating and headache inducing for no reason.)
The mens one is a heavier stronger scent but it doesn't project out like that, also it's antibacterial and not a half arsed 'anti white mark' formula. I could be biased but it does seems to be a bit more effective.
Still not loving the overly liquid formula/excess amount that comes out. That makes it hard to cover the area evenly without way overdoing it. I'm trying to apply one swipe and spread it out by moving my arms but it is an annoyance. I may get rid of the pure, try and use up this one, and then see how Aldi offerings are for a similar price.
Other reviews: I prefer drier rollons like Mum and find they're not strongly smelling but don't like floral scents and find they're better against wetness than pong. Also issues with really stubborn aluminium residue.
The Nivea Silver dries really fast and kills bacteria because alcohol but it doesn't have much aluminium and so it doesn't last long at all. It doesn't live up to the claim of 48hr.
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I know. It's a basic hygiene item, not a luxury
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Have you tried any of the Mitchum ones? I use the men’s one, because it’s unscented
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I used to use that one but they changed it so it wasn't as good. I might give it another go if desperate
the_procrastinata@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I’ve been using Mitchum for quite a long time. The powder fresh ultra super dooper non-gel one. Works perfectly for me and the smell isn’t overpowering (I’m very sensitive to smells so am happy with this one).
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Ah I don't like the powder scent (I had to scrub a similar one off) but thanks anyway
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Had to do a little weeding from under the lemon tree yesterday and jeez they are not as innocent as they seem. Proper blood letting.
But we made it to the Other Side. Fuck that tree as productive as it is.
Which brings us to..
Today's rave choon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uZal19j1ew
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Bad pick for me tonight @Duenan@aussie.zone.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Did t expect the Scorchers to be that bad tonight at home.
You - 15, Me - 13.
Next game will be Heat Vs Strikers.
Seeming as though the favourites are dropping games like nobody’s business I’m going to have to go for the Strikers on Monday.
Good luck!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Good luck!