I'd like to say I've lived a bit of a life. I've had and lost friends. I've found and lost love. I was even married for a little while. I was directionless career-wise coming out of high school but now I'm quite successful and am paid well for it. I'm moderately well-travelled. I've been to and seen a lot of places both domestic and abroad and not all of them were so nice.. some were even outright sketchy.
But today, on April 1st 2024 - I saw my very first bona fide, honest-to-god, ready for use, manky Glory Hole. A clearly frequented hole in the side of a toilet stall complete with some eager gent waiting on the other side.
From now on my life has been split in two; before I saw a Glory Hole and after. I was so young in the before-times. So naive. So full of hope.
Ted Cat just ran up to me and bit me. Not hard but still. 😡He's angry at me for not giving him unlimited food like my husband did when I was sick with sciatica.
One time he attacked Bill and then ate Bill's food. I smacked Ted, just a soft smack, but he did not stop eating. I had to drag him away while he was hissing at me and then feed Bill in another room.
Well that got a bit intense. The rain got so heavy traffic slowed down to about walking speed and multiple people decided to just pull over and wait instead. I got totally drenched running the 5m from my car to my front door. I've changed into dry clothes and Miss Meow is now ensconsed on my lap purring. Mr Woof has forgiven me for the lack of a walk and is also on the couch for moral support.
The rain intensified while we were already enroute thankfully. Wife was enjoying her time listening to the rain and cheering on the cars ahead of us as we all queued up to drive through a puddle at 25kmh lol.
Listening to music and slowly putting away the craft stuff into bags. I figure I'm still pretty burned out on it and I can't wash balls of wool or half made things - so getting them off the floor, out of the way, and sealing them up so any fleas die.
So in general I don't find studying plagues to be too depressing but today I am writing a thesis chapter that deals with some really heavy stuff that's getting to me and I'm finding it hard to write. So if anyone knows any silly jokes please nows the time to post them!
This reminds me of a work colleague, who had his passport issued on 1st April some years ago. Every single time he had to use it, it was questioned .... He ended up obtaining a letter from Immigration confirming that the passport was the real deal. You'd think someone would have anticipated this and held up the application for one day, but nooooo.
I have no idea what it is but I can hear a constant low rumbling coming from somewhere. It's weirdly comforting because I used to live somewhere that had a similar sound and it reminds me of that.
Also I'm not looking forward to the internet being very annoying for a day. Grumble grumble
Well that hasn't happened to me for a while. Just got home from a lunch engagement, and checked the washing on the line. ALL of it has brown streaks from the rain. The little rain we did get has clearly knocked some nasty stuff out of the air. Even the laundry basket had a puddle of brown water on the base. Currently re-washing everything that was on the line. Grrr.
EDIT: just checked windy.com - Melbourne is currently in the gap between 2 big areas of rain. When the wind change comes, we is going to be drenched. Some nice little funderstorms building to the west.
I have some mince to use up so I've decided to go in blind. Chuck in some spices and veg. Sweet, spicy. I don't know whatever comes out is good enough.
I've been spending all afternoon watching Michael McIntyre clips on Youtube. I dunno how I didn't know about him before. Some of the jokes around domestic life and kids are a bit flat but he's absolutely brilliant with the observational humour otherwise.
Went for a walk with my wife. Coming in the other direction was a family of mum and kid and a few others.
In Cantonese, "muscle" is pronounced like "gay yok". "Chicken" as in the meat is like "gaiy yok". Very similar pronounciation.
Mum was telling the kid he's out for a walk to build muscle. Kid keeps on telling their mum they wanted chicken meat. Mum keeps on telling them, "muscle, not chicken meat".
Couldn't help but laugh which got my wife's attention, so I translated the conversation.
Now my wife has once again asked me to reinstate support for Cantonese language. I did say no once again though as it's pointless.
Can we arrange for a time hack so that Easter remains over, but we don't have to go back to work tomorrow? The lead up to Easter isn't particularly relaxing so it feels like today is only a single day off.
Thank fuck, I was wondering whether we would get blueballed like the last time. I am truly enjoying the sound of soaking outside. Whether I'll like it so much tomorrow morning is another question.
I think Melbcat's still having some trouble with her ears. They've got a bit of a smell to them and she's still growing potatoes in there. I didn't do the twice daily follow up ear washes because she was stressed out from so much handling and I was physically wrecked. But I may have to do that now and potentially start the ear drops again.
Also I shrink wrapped my yarn stash in a space saver bag but despite double checking the seal the bag has repeatedly reinflated itself.
Big sky rumble grumbles down here on the bellarine. Looking at the BoM looks like more grumble rumbles on the way. Hopefully it really gets going tonight so we can get a nice piccy.
113 Comments
bull@aussie.zone · 20 pts · 2y
I'll be 41 years old this month.
I'd like to say I've lived a bit of a life. I've had and lost friends. I've found and lost love. I was even married for a little while. I was directionless career-wise coming out of high school but now I'm quite successful and am paid well for it. I'm moderately well-travelled. I've been to and seen a lot of places both domestic and abroad and not all of them were so nice.. some were even outright sketchy.
But today, on April 1st 2024 - I saw my very first bona fide, honest-to-god, ready for use, manky Glory Hole. A clearly frequented hole in the side of a toilet stall complete with some eager gent waiting on the other side.
From now on my life has been split in two; before I saw a Glory Hole and after. I was so young in the before-times. So naive. So full of hope.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
So... Did you use it or nah?
bull@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Seemed rude not to.
::: spoiler spoiler Seriously though I actually did a big Nope-180 out of the stall and found another at the other end. :::
Eagle@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Please clarify 'the other end'......
bull@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Other end of the row of stalls
Eagle@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Oh thank goodness. I was slightly concerned for your.... ahem.... other end.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
😐
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Well that was a twist!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
you wrote ready for use
the mental image you evoked was that it was in use by one member of the public already
just waiting on another member
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Oh no. I need to know if it's local to me.
bull@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Nah but I'm pretty sure Hannah Watts Park would have one if you're hunting one down.
This was at Yarraville Shopping Centre.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Yeah. The cars parked there at night ain't playing on the swings.
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 14 pts · 2y
Ted Cat just ran up to me and bit me. Not hard but still. 😡He's angry at me for not giving him unlimited food like my husband did when I was sick with sciatica.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Mmm. Tastes like chicken. 🙀
Baku@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Yes. He is a fluffy heckin chonker
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Cat's can't pinch and punch so he's just working with what he has.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
he definitely won that one, since no one had said it at home yet
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Angry cats are so adorable. Not that that helps. What a naughty boy!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Hiss eyes were as big as saucers
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Kitty bloodlust.
all of a sudden.. bam.. we're no longer the apex predator.
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Bad cat! Water pistol time
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
He would not care at all.
One time he attacked Bill and then ate Bill's food. I smacked Ted, just a soft smack, but he did not stop eating. I had to drag him away while he was hissing at me and then feed Bill in another room.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 2y
Woo hoo. The kid's gone for a few days. Time to partay with a latte. 🎉
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 2y
Pinch and a punch for the first of the month. No returns.
bacon@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 2y
The body of Jesus has been found. He remains dead. Easter is cancelled. Today is no longer a public holiday. Off to work and school.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
Too bad because I ate the eggs already.
bacon@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
One of those eggs would have hatched to become Jesus 2.0. You've doomed us all.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
At my age? That would be a miracle.
bacon@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
So was Mary's sister when she got pregnant with John
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Hmm... looking at the date today I'd say you're facon
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Incredible effort by bacon to go as far as renaming themselves!
Eagle@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
And here I am going 'who is Tofu?' My brain is fried.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
You wake up expecting bacon but you end up with tofu 👎
Eagle@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
What a let down!
bacon@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
i am tofu
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
No you're natto
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
Well that got a bit intense. The rain got so heavy traffic slowed down to about walking speed and multiple people decided to just pull over and wait instead. I got totally drenched running the 5m from my car to my front door. I've changed into dry clothes and Miss Meow is now ensconsed on my lap purring. Mr Woof has forgiven me for the lack of a walk and is also on the couch for moral support.
Cendana@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
The rain intensified while we were already enroute thankfully. Wife was enjoying her time listening to the rain and cheering on the cars ahead of us as we all queued up to drive through a puddle at 25kmh lol.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the heaviest rain will have mostly cleared by 7am, when I need to walk to the carshare and then drive to work...
Baku@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
I'm so understimulated but too exhausted to actually do anything... and my focus is shot
Aradina@lemmy.ml · 9 pts · 2y
Man, even the BOM getting in on April Fools with the storm forecast. Barely anything >:(
Edit: I retract this comment and politely request my lights stop flickering
Mittens_meow@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
That was the prelude. Worst is later this evening
kudra@aus.social · 2 pts · 2y
@Mittens_meow @Aradina correct, current radar shows more incoming shortly
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
Listening to music and slowly putting away the craft stuff into bags. I figure I'm still pretty burned out on it and I can't wash balls of wool or half made things - so getting them off the floor, out of the way, and sealing them up so any fleas die.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Just do what you can mate. We're all cheering for ya. ♥
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
🦥
ponte92@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
So in general I don't find studying plagues to be too depressing but today I am writing a thesis chapter that deals with some really heavy stuff that's getting to me and I'm finding it hard to write. So if anyone knows any silly jokes please nows the time to post them!
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 13 pts · 2y
What's it called when two strains of a disease are identical?
Plague-arism
Sorry
Eagle@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
That is gold!
bacon@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Why couldn't alchemists make gold?
They should've done it in AUstralia.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
What's invisible and smells like carrots?
Rabbit farts.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Q: What do you call a guy with a shovel in his head?
A: Doug.
Q: What do you call a guy without a shovel in his head?
A: Douglas.
Q: What do call a guy with a seagull on his head?
A: Cliff.
Q: What do you call a guy floating off the end of a pier?
A: Bob.
Q: What do you call a guy tied up in a bag of leaves?
A: Russell.
Q: What do you call a guy with a picture frame around his neck?
A: Arty.
Q: What do you call a guy with scoliosis?
A: Archie.
Q: What do you call a guy with 50 rabbits up his bum?
A: Warren.
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Hahaha, I love these, although for us Russell was a guy in the bushes. 😂
StudChud@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
What's another name for a snail?
::: spoiler Answer A booger with a crash helmet. :::
(12yo me thought that was the funniest fking shit lol)
briongloid@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
APRIL FOOLS
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
This reminds me of a work colleague, who had his passport issued on 1st April some years ago. Every single time he had to use it, it was questioned .... He ended up obtaining a letter from Immigration confirming that the passport was the real deal. You'd think someone would have anticipated this and held up the application for one day, but nooooo.
Baku@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Marge!
Baku@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Haha sorry to cramp your style.
Baku@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Baku@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
recaptcha freaks me out with all the people riding motorcycles wearing light sandals and shorts, no gloves
bacon@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
i was about to express disappointment but radar shows more incoming
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Thank you for keeping us a breast
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
I don't want breast, it's too bland!
Aradina@lemmy.ml · 7 pts · 2y
I have no idea what it is but I can hear a constant low rumbling coming from somewhere. It's weirdly comforting because I used to live somewhere that had a similar sound and it reminds me of that.
Also I'm not looking forward to the internet being very annoying for a day. Grumble grumble
Baku@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
I'm at a party. It's been almost a decade maybe since I've been to one and it feels nice but it takes some getting used to.
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Well that hasn't happened to me for a while. Just got home from a lunch engagement, and checked the washing on the line. ALL of it has brown streaks from the rain. The little rain we did get has clearly knocked some nasty stuff out of the air. Even the laundry basket had a puddle of brown water on the base. Currently re-washing everything that was on the line. Grrr. EDIT: just checked windy.com - Melbourne is currently in the gap between 2 big areas of rain. When the wind change comes, we is going to be drenched. Some nice little funderstorms building to the west.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I like your optimism butI'm still going to the water the chili plants, they are looking dry.
Baku@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
I have some mince to use up so I've decided to go in blind. Chuck in some spices and veg. Sweet, spicy. I don't know whatever comes out is good enough.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
I've been spending all afternoon watching Michael McIntyre clips on Youtube. I dunno how I didn't know about him before. Some of the jokes around domestic life and kids are a bit flat but he's absolutely brilliant with the observational humour otherwise.
Cendana@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Ah the joys of languages.
Went for a walk with my wife. Coming in the other direction was a family of mum and kid and a few others.
In Cantonese, "muscle" is pronounced like "gay yok". "Chicken" as in the meat is like "gaiy yok". Very similar pronounciation.
Mum was telling the kid he's out for a walk to build muscle. Kid keeps on telling their mum they wanted chicken meat. Mum keeps on telling them, "muscle, not chicken meat".
Couldn't help but laugh which got my wife's attention, so I translated the conversation.
Now my wife has once again asked me to reinstate support for Cantonese language. I did say no once again though as it's pointless.
bacon@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
it IS true we need to eat more guy yuk to build gay yuk
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
You're all in for a treat ⚡ ☔
Sky so loud
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Oh dear. Mr Woof's after work walk is in jeopardy. He will be very unimpressed.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Sorry Mr Woof 😔
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
We've had our ten drops of rain. Rain now finished.
bacon@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Breakfast 💿📷📼☎️📺🎥📻🕰️⏳💡🕯️💵💎⚖️🪜🧰🪛🔧🔨⛏️🪚🔩⚙️🪤🧱⛓️🧲🔫💣🔪🛡️⚰️🪦🔮🧿💈🔭🔬🕳️🩻🩺💊🩸💉🧬🧫🧪🧹🧻🚽🚿🧼🪥🪒🧽🪣🧴🛎️🗝️🚪🪑🛋️🛏️🧸🖼️🪞🪟🛒🎈✉️
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
It's a bit late but I wouldn't mind some gene splicing to get ahead in life thanks.
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
🧬💉
Nath@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Can we arrange for a time hack so that Easter remains over, but we don't have to go back to work tomorrow? The lead up to Easter isn't particularly relaxing so it feels like today is only a single day off.
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Take it up with @useless_modern_god@aussie.zone. I am but a humble servant.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
As long as it means those of us who are already at work get more public holiday penalty rates I'm on board.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
A magnet, a key and a stethoscope please.
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
🧲🗝️🩺
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Um, doesn't seem that there's anything suitably mineral rich, so could I have a pill with plenty of minerals please.
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
💊💎
Catfish@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
A chemically enhanced bear in the lavatory. Hmmmmm
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
🧫🧪🧸🚽
Catfish@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Just like The Laird 😺
Baku@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
💈
Baku@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
crunchy
Baku@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
A car jack and some magnesium please chef
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
🗜💎
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Wonderful! Now I can change a tyre and fix my aching muscles
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
A syringe full of keys and screwdrivers please
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
🗝️🗝️🗝️🪛🪛🪛🪛
💉
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
ha ha
I just got reported on another site for telling someone they should never go full retard ...lol
bacon@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
the rain gods blessed me with 46 drops of holy water
StudChud@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
thunderBOLT and lightNING
very very frightNING
^Galileo^ Galileo ^Galileo^ Galileo Galileo Figaro
MAGNIFICO
oztrin@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
And here's the rain now.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Thank fuck, I was wondering whether we would get blueballed like the last time. I am truly enjoying the sound of soaking outside. Whether I'll like it so much tomorrow morning is another question.
Baku@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I will be in the city tomorrow
Baku@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Oh thank you! I should be out of that area by 1pm when it starts.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
I think Melbcat's still having some trouble with her ears. They've got a bit of a smell to them and she's still growing potatoes in there. I didn't do the twice daily follow up ear washes because she was stressed out from so much handling and I was physically wrecked. But I may have to do that now and potentially start the ear drops again.
Also I shrink wrapped my yarn stash in a space saver bag but despite double checking the seal the bag has repeatedly reinflated itself.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Big sky rumble grumbles down here on the bellarine. Looking at the BoM looks like more grumble rumbles on the way. Hopefully it really gets going tonight so we can get a nice piccy.
tone212_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Skies darkening. Thunder in the distance. Heavy rain radar blob heading my way. It’s been a while.
This weather also matches my mood, I’ve had the worst long weekend. Need an evening of self-care with background rain.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
BOOM. Yeah I have been waiting for this to hit and wash away some crap all day. Hope you get a good but safe soak
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Watering the garden did not bring rain. 🤷♀️
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
About to happen.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
rain!!
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
sky ugly
Baku@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Rude
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
warming up to listen to the last 5 hours of Rings of the Nibelung
this prelude is so beautiful, it sounds like each instrument is playing their own melody and they slowly come into harmony to play one melody
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0l6xfQpgt0
Baku@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Mittens_meow@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Was supposed to be 12 overnight but it was 20 at 645am
Baku@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I soaked through my clothes at one point overnight, silly me having the doona on...
ponte92@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y