My father kept us imprisoned in the house. He would take me to and from school, and my mother to and from work.
Sometimes I would be allowed to go with him to do the weekly food shopping. That was it. The rest of the time, we were props from him to unleash his insanity onto.
As I grew older, my mother convinced him to let her take me to the doctor with her, by ourselves. She would then tell me to go visit with friends, then we would meet back up and go home together, with him none the wiser.
Sometimes my mother is in my dreams and for a split second when I wake up I have forgotten she has passed away.
Both my parents were the prison wardens of my life; without hijacking your post I'll just say I grew up in a very uncharacteristic way for someone born early 70s. All those memes where they say they rode bikes all day with their friends and had to come home before the street lights came on and mucked about building cubbies etc., I cannot at all relate to. It's hard when you can be long out of an abusive situation and it still just randomly pops up for no reason, like you're out of it but never really free. It took a shamefully long time into my adulthood to realise that I am an adult, and have to employ my own initiative in life. I'm glad you're out of that situation, and I hope the random "pop up" trauma doesn't trouble you too much 🙏🏼
Wouldn't hesitate to sue if I can. All proceeds from the suit for a parenting licensing scheme, with an in-person exam that's on par with or harder than a Masters degree university course.
Bro. thats.... thats so shit. I'm glad you are free now. Cant physically hug ya so go stand in front of a mirror give yourself a big hug and pretend for me, ok?
I am patient when it comes to technology, I am well trained, I read instructions very carefully
pisses me off no end when i am gaslighted telling me I don't know what I am doing , godamm fucking air cleaner has the wrong filters and I can't fix it without the right parts, just like I said 2 years ago
My birth certificate got lost somewhere in the house a year or so ago and after many unsuccessful attempts to find it, I'd decided today was going to be the day I'd apply for a new one. Checked the Justice services joint in Broady was open and off I went on the bus and train. Sign on the door apologising for inconvenience but they are no longer processing BD&M requests, scan the QR code for a list of other locations and go there. Ok, so I did and Reservoir was the closest, so off I went on the bus and train. Get to Reservoir and the same sign is on their front door!
Ended up getting photocopied notarised documents and submitted online, which I didn't want to do because I hate sending personal ID documents online, would much rather do in person. I just don't feel safe. The website is an utter shitshow, wouldn't accept my postal address, I've seen window cleaning junkies work more effectively.
So I got home and baked brownies with the kids, and they are fudgy and delicious (the brownies not the kids)
Yipes - got a phone call on my break between clients - major shit has gone down at work.
Better not say too much even semi-anonymously, but it's time-to-join-the-union-and-get-representation shit.
I see many phone calls in my future...
Hello carbos, my old friend,
I've come to gnaw on you again,
Nighttime I dream I'm consuming
Noodles, pasta, rice I'm wanting
But eventually you'll turn to sugar from grain
And cause me pain
From diabetes
The surf is roaring in the distance.. 'bout 1.5km away, honestly one of my favourite sounds. Then every few minutes the neighbours' cow moos and I lose my shit. I don't know why a random cow mooing at 1am is funny but it is. Dog barking isn't funny, plovers squawking isn't funny.. but when the cow goes it hits different.
Ive been playing (reading?) this compilation of interactive stories. Not quite a choose your own adventure, but you make choices for the main character (it reminds me of a dungeon master narrating a DnD game and you choose what spells or how to approach a situation). It's very compelling, I've finished the Wizard's stories.
However, this shows me that amateur male writers generally do not know, or care to know, how to write a good female character. I loved the cleric woman whom the main character teams with, but no, she would not wait in a room for days/weeks while I'm cavorting in The Abyss/Hell. She is a cleric who has been in combat and has bashed goblin heads and smote nasty evil. She would not wait in that room on the off chance I would return. Ffs.
It appears most of the series' in this collection are from a male point of view, and while I don't mind the 80s/90s-esque style of writing (calling women pretty things, etc) as it fits the silliness of medieval fantasy heavily inspired by DnD, I do mind when women character are just treated as props.
Okay I've definitely had way too much caffiene and too much work time because my eyes feel very googly and I got that wired/tired thing going on. Someone make me dinner and take out the rubbish and put away the clothes and pack my bags for me please...
...wait, that someone has to be me? Bummer. 😮💨 Gotta remind myself of my trip, true rest and recuperation is around the corner...
e: somehow made it to the finish line, plus the dishes and a shower. I can't wait to just do nothing
I have spilt coffee on myself twice today, which is twice too many. First I was walking along a footpath/bikepath and stepped on my partners heel accidentally, and he stopped to fix it and I just walked into the back of him and spilt coffee down my front. Glad I had a raincoat on lol.
Second was just now, and just out of pure unco-ness I just slopped some of my coffee onto my oodie.
Oh I forgot to mention their rose moscato isn’t bad. I no longer drink and it’d be too sweet now but I remember $5 used to get you some perfectly cromulent lolly water. Aldi booze is apparently good.
There’s a Halo top knockoff and from what I remember the party pies and fish fingers are solid.
The handwash from what I remember is fine and the peanut butter was too. The classic lipstick tubes were nice.
(Just some tips on what was ok in case you wanted suggestions)
I keep waking up swinging my arms. it started a week or 2 ago I dreamt the toddler was falling off the bed and woke up basically throwing myself over the mrs to catch him, only it was 3am and he was in his own bed. Happened a few times last night where i woke up jolting my arms out or something. Worried its only a matter of time till I hit the mrs or a cat in my sleep. Not exactly sure what I can do stop it.
Lots of these - with big machines to chop metal things up into smaller bits. Until recently there was one in Weston St in Brunswick - just near Barkly Square and next door to the Comanchero Bikie Gang headquarters. Not a coincidence I think.
Ps. I hope this isn’t as serious as it sounds and that I’m only jumping to conclusions. But this isn’t a sneak diss or anything, the economy being what it is I instantly worry when someone says they can’t get food
I got enough food in the freezer, tons of pasta and noodles to get me by.
I was hoping to be able to treat myself to some extra food like homemade burgers and stuff but something unexpected happened and drained my reserves to be able to do that.
Also can't afford to fill up on petrol so I'm basically going to save as much travelling as I can for the moment.
Had a dream that UFC was on at the MCG and I had lounge tickets, so I went and took my cat. Just carried him around with me and he was entranced because there was a parade of women wearing huge, sparkly ballgowns. The food in the lounge sucked and tbh it kind of resembled some old rich person’s house with pale pink carpets and curtains. Pretty sure I went ringside and watched a fight, but the cat wasn’t enjoyed it, so we went back up to the lounge. Cat and I went home where I found out that Lizzo was going to be playing at the AFL Grand Final alongside Katy Perry.
Better than dreaming about needing to prove myself at work, I guess!
Anyone know how Chemist Warehouse's App works for ordering prescriptions? Kinda getting annoyed at the 20 minute wait and would like to be able to order to pickup
Oooo. You are pushing your luck there love. How about I pop over to the local IGA and get you a 30 pack of farm fresh eggs. You can share with your neighbours.
Ooh, may I please have some salted pretzel chocolate? Thank you! And if there's something crafty and cheap from the Middle Aisle of Dreams, that would be so fun, thank you!
It’s really just pre-herbed flour. But if you don’t do much else with besan it’s handy rather than having loads of plain in the house for moths to get at.
I think last time I made waffles I must have done a half batch. This time I did a full batch and I now have 16 waffles in the freezer for future consumption, along with a couple in my tummy.
I also stewed up my remaining apples and pears with some spice & brown sugar, a couple of serves are in the freezer, one was eaten on the waffles and one is waiting to be topped with yoghurt for a future snack. I'm starting to run out of room in the freezer!
Big day in the garden today. Managed to piss off a fair few bull ants pulling weeds out. Been bitten a couple of times before and what I learned was when that formic acid smell hits, take a break to let them chill.
That brings us to the rave once again, from Fred again. Ants are saying everybody... leavemealone
It's a bit like when your employer pays part of your pay to the ATO in anticipation of future tax. If the company distributes money they have already paid tax on you will have a dividend that is paid directly to you, plus an amount that has been paid in tax. Fully franked means the company has paid tax on the whole lot, partially franked means they only paid tax on a part of it. When you come to do your tax return the ATO will work out how much you actually owe (based on the tax rate for your income) and either ask for a bit more tax or refund the extra.
174 Comments
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 21 pts · 1y
My father kept us imprisoned in the house. He would take me to and from school, and my mother to and from work.
Sometimes I would be allowed to go with him to do the weekly food shopping. That was it. The rest of the time, we were props from him to unleash his insanity onto.
As I grew older, my mother convinced him to let her take me to the doctor with her, by ourselves. She would then tell me to go visit with friends, then we would meet back up and go home together, with him none the wiser.
Sometimes my mother is in my dreams and for a split second when I wake up I have forgotten she has passed away.
What a life it has been.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
Both my parents were the prison wardens of my life; without hijacking your post I'll just say I grew up in a very uncharacteristic way for someone born early 70s. All those memes where they say they rode bikes all day with their friends and had to come home before the street lights came on and mucked about building cubbies etc., I cannot at all relate to. It's hard when you can be long out of an abusive situation and it still just randomly pops up for no reason, like you're out of it but never really free. It took a shamefully long time into my adulthood to realise that I am an adult, and have to employ my own initiative in life. I'm glad you're out of that situation, and I hope the random "pop up" trauma doesn't trouble you too much 🙏🏼
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I'm sorry you went through that.
I truly understand how you feel ❤️
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
I'm glad you made it out and are here now.
Stories like this one, make me tear up knowing there are families out there living in forced nightmares.
Cendana@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Wouldn't hesitate to sue if I can. All proceeds from the suit for a parenting licensing scheme, with an in-person exam that's on par with or harder than a Masters degree university course.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Bro. thats.... thats so shit. I'm glad you are free now. Cant physically hug ya so go stand in front of a mirror give yourself a big hug and pretend for me, ok?
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
I appreciate the kind words man. Today wasn't too bad. Tomorrow is a new day.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 15 pts · 1y
Everyone gets a present.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Does my bum look big in this?
No girl. You look beautiful.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
That means she's just going to appropriate a smaller box.. or all of them.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Kitty!!!!
Eagle@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Hello beautiful!
Catfish@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
The trap is working
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 14 pts · 1y
I am patient when it comes to technology, I am well trained, I read instructions very carefully
pisses me off no end when i am gaslighted telling me I don't know what I am doing , godamm fucking air cleaner has the wrong filters and I can't fix it without the right parts, just like I said 2 years ago
thank you for listening to my rant
Catfish@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Is this a cannot operate a screwdriver with genitals situation?
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
more a fragile ego
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 13 pts · 1y
My birth certificate got lost somewhere in the house a year or so ago and after many unsuccessful attempts to find it, I'd decided today was going to be the day I'd apply for a new one. Checked the Justice services joint in Broady was open and off I went on the bus and train. Sign on the door apologising for inconvenience but they are no longer processing BD&M requests, scan the QR code for a list of other locations and go there. Ok, so I did and Reservoir was the closest, so off I went on the bus and train. Get to Reservoir and the same sign is on their front door!
Ended up getting photocopied notarised documents and submitted online, which I didn't want to do because I hate sending personal ID documents online, would much rather do in person. I just don't feel safe. The website is an utter shitshow, wouldn't accept my postal address, I've seen window cleaning junkies work more effectively.
So I got home and baked brownies with the kids, and they are fudgy and delicious (the brownies not the kids)
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
They look great!
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Yum!
Duenan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Sorry to hear about the trouble you experienced today.
It must have been frustrating as hell to deal with.
Those brownies look so nice. I could really use a batch of them warm right now after the shitty day I’ve had and fall into a blissful food coma.
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
That is so frustrating!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
they do look good 😋
oztrin@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
Yipes - got a phone call on my break between clients - major shit has gone down at work.
Better not say too much even semi-anonymously, but it's time-to-join-the-union-and-get-representation shit.
I see many phone calls in my future...
Duenan@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
I think I’ve overdone my stress eating.
Eagle@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Oooooh carbs. My old friend.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
Hello carbos, my old friend,
I've come to gnaw on you again,
Nighttime I dream I'm consuming
Noodles, pasta, rice I'm wanting
But eventually you'll turn to sugar from grain
And cause me pain
From diabetes
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
and through the salted water I saw
A hundred noodles maybe more
Softly bubbling without leaking
They float around and they're not sticking
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
Salted strandlets coiled and headed for my maw
I do adore
The taste of pasta
StudChud@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
😍
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I've already had about half a cup of rice but I'm about to chow down on some chips... definitely craving the carbs tonight as well.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Yummy chippies.
As ambitious as it was I wasn’t able to eat the whole lot so I have dinner for tomorrow as well.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
Today's the day I know for sure I need antihistamines this season 😢
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Today's the day I've ramped it up to nasal spray + tablets. And I'm still a bit concerned I could be coming down with something.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
I'm so itchy it's not funny 😣
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
I’ve wrecked myself today as well but stress could have contributed to it.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
Boys being synchronously cute NOT on their cushions. Cats will cat.
bacon@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
the sun has set and my room is dark
i should get off the bed and the phone
and clean my room
as mother instructed
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
I’m doing my part🏴☠️
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Arrrr! 🦜
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
🫡
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
🫡
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
The surf is roaring in the distance.. 'bout 1.5km away, honestly one of my favourite sounds. Then every few minutes the neighbours' cow moos and I lose my shit. I don't know why a random cow mooing at 1am is funny but it is. Dog barking isn't funny, plovers squawking isn't funny.. but when the cow goes it hits different.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
Ive been playing (reading?) this compilation of interactive stories. Not quite a choose your own adventure, but you make choices for the main character (it reminds me of a dungeon master narrating a DnD game and you choose what spells or how to approach a situation). It's very compelling, I've finished the Wizard's stories.
However, this shows me that amateur male writers generally do not know, or care to know, how to write a good female character. I loved the cleric woman whom the main character teams with, but no, she would not wait in a room for days/weeks while I'm cavorting in The Abyss/Hell. She is a cleric who has been in combat and has bashed goblin heads and smote nasty evil. She would not wait in that room on the off chance I would return. Ffs.
It appears most of the series' in this collection are from a male point of view, and while I don't mind the 80s/90s-esque style of writing (calling women pretty things, etc) as it fits the silliness of medieval fantasy heavily inspired by DnD, I do mind when women character are just treated as props.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
Okay I've definitely had way too much caffiene and too much work time because my eyes feel very googly and I got that wired/tired thing going on. Someone make me dinner and take out the rubbish and put away the clothes and pack my bags for me please...
...wait, that someone has to be me? Bummer. 😮💨 Gotta remind myself of my trip, true rest and recuperation is around the corner...
e: somehow made it to the finish line, plus the dishes and a shower. I can't wait to just do nothing
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
Slept for 7 hours uninterrupted. Luxury!!
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
This level of sleepage is unheard of by those in my household aged between 13 and 79 lol
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
I got so many things on my to do list done today 🙂 , just niggling things
I have every cupboard sorted now and unwanted stuff put aside, most has already been taken to op shop or distributed to neighbours
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
As a list queen I can relate. It’s so nice getting things crossed off and some decluttering done
StudChud@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
I have spilt coffee on myself twice today, which is twice too many. First I was walking along a footpath/bikepath and stepped on my partners heel accidentally, and he stopped to fix it and I just walked into the back of him and spilt coffee down my front. Glad I had a raincoat on lol.
Second was just now, and just out of pure unco-ness I just slopped some of my coffee onto my oodie.
Put a fork in me, I'm done 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
StudSpud the Clutzy
StudChud@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Ah my true name!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Clutzo for short
StudChud@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Hi I'm Clutzo, the Fall n Roll Clown. I do c-c-c-c-coffee!!!!
Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I’m scared 😱
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
poking holes in you means spilling coffee from your stomach
StudChud@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
😱
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
some chocolate bikkies would be nice
Cendana@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Thank you. nom nom 🙂
Baku@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
That’s totally cool to go in there. I’m not a mod or anything but if people prefer brand for some reason and use deals or coupons that’s still frugal
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
The cost of selling my name and details is not worth "deals".
Baku@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
I got everything youse asked for and I gift wrapped them 🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁. Now who's gonna help carry everything in and put it away?
I picked up some German cotton thread. It scanned at $30. I declined.
Ps. Also went to Coles because I can't live without cheese sticks.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
Please don't
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
Ewes don't like that?
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
No need to pluralize a word that is already plural, is all I'm saying.
You is used for singular and plural cases.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
I shall consider it! 👍
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Thanking u
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
I'll give you a hand iyl. How about you do the fridge stuff and I'll sort the pantry stuff?
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Thank you.
bacon@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
me me me! 🦾🦾
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I didn't put an order in so I'm gonna sit there and raid your booze cupboard whilst you're all busy.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Eeeee. Just don't touch my Hennessey or I'll knife ya.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Oh I forgot to mention their rose moscato isn’t bad. I no longer drink and it’d be too sweet now but I remember $5 used to get you some perfectly cromulent lolly water. Aldi booze is apparently good.
There’s a Halo top knockoff and from what I remember the party pies and fish fingers are solid.
The handwash from what I remember is fine and the peanut butter was too. The classic lipstick tubes were nice.
(Just some tips on what was ok in case you wanted suggestions)
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
I occasionally pick up the pink moscato because I love the taste profile it has and they were still around 5 dollars from memory.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
I keep waking up swinging my arms. it started a week or 2 ago I dreamt the toddler was falling off the bed and woke up basically throwing myself over the mrs to catch him, only it was 3am and he was in his own bed. Happened a few times last night where i woke up jolting my arms out or something. Worried its only a matter of time till I hit the mrs or a cat in my sleep. Not exactly sure what I can do stop it.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
cuddle a big teddy bear in your sleep
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
You got dis one!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Sounds like you've got this 🙂👍
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Can’t believe the bear on a bike at Barkly Square was stolen?
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/sep/19/sparkly-bear-statue-stolen-theft-sydney-road-melbourne-ntwnfb
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Aww man I love that sculpture ☹️
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
The thieves used a crane!!! Seems very organised. You don't just steal a very heavy very famous sculpture to put in your own front yard.
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Professional scrap metal thieves, like the ones that steal the copper cables from railway crossings to sell.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
who has a big enough pot to melt it down?
and who would buy it?
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
There has to be somewhere they take it to cut it into smaller anonymous pieces.
Some crooked metalworking place
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Lots of these - with big machines to chop metal things up into smaller bits. Until recently there was one in Weston St in Brunswick - just near Barkly Square and next door to the Comanchero Bikie Gang headquarters. Not a coincidence I think.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Well fuck, there goes any plans getting anymore food. I fucking hate my life.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Maybe we should become like Russians. Accept that life is mostly awful with a few moments of happiness.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I'm trying to keep a hold of my stress and anxiety but I think it's blowing out.
I won't feel better about it till tomorrow or the day after to see if I can get some extra payments come in hopefully.
Totally ruined my plans for for the next few days.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
It’s an underrated philosophy 😂
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
What’s wrong dude? Do you at least have some basic food to last you a few days or can get some?
I can find some resources
Edit: Food organisations
(If you have or can get basics) Boris's budget cooking
Ps. I hope this isn’t as serious as it sounds and that I’m only jumping to conclusions. But this isn’t a sneak diss or anything, the economy being what it is I instantly worry when someone says they can’t get food
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
I got enough food in the freezer, tons of pasta and noodles to get me by.
I was hoping to be able to treat myself to some extra food like homemade burgers and stuff but something unexpected happened and drained my reserves to be able to do that.
Also can't afford to fill up on petrol so I'm basically going to save as much travelling as I can for the moment.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
Oh good. Well not good, but not dire.
Sorry. I just saw ‘can’t get more food’ and panicked.
::: spoiler spoiler
:::
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
I wish I had more bread however.
i'm hoping for a few things to fall into place either tomorrow or next week that might enable me to pick up some stuff.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Fingers crossed, unexpected financial hits are terrifying
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
My hayfever is still raging. 😠
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Ahoy there m'hearties! It do be Talk Like a Pirate Day! 🏴☠️
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
1 seeder 200 leachers.
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Arrrrr!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
I feel a pirate song coming on.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
https://youtu.be/5kjpaPdM_jE?si=5RcOxeWk4Rf3rUVz
As requested
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ta-Z_psXODw
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
I'm gonna recreate The Slab from KFC for dinner tomorrow night for me and the kid. Soft rolls, bbq sauce, cheese sauce, popcorn chicken. Easy.
Pilk@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
The Slab is an affront to god (that I would have tried by now if I wasn't certain it would inflict on myself severe gastrointestinal distress).
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Had a dream that UFC was on at the MCG and I had lounge tickets, so I went and took my cat. Just carried him around with me and he was entranced because there was a parade of women wearing huge, sparkly ballgowns. The food in the lounge sucked and tbh it kind of resembled some old rich person’s house with pale pink carpets and curtains. Pretty sure I went ringside and watched a fight, but the cat wasn’t enjoyed it, so we went back up to the lounge. Cat and I went home where I found out that Lizzo was going to be playing at the AFL Grand Final alongside Katy Perry.
Better than dreaming about needing to prove myself at work, I guess!
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
I must now acknowledge I have reached levels of revenge procrastination…
🤔 Wait… Maybe it’s just that I have a word for it now…
RarePossum@programming.dev · 5 pts · 1y
Anyone know how Chemist Warehouse's App works for ordering prescriptions? Kinda getting annoyed at the 20 minute wait and would like to be able to order to pickup
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Anybody want anything from Aldi while I'm down there? Milk, bread, power tool?
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Eggs. Local colesworth was fresh out of them last night. 1 doz of the largest size with the longest useby date please.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Oooo. You are pushing your luck there love. How about I pop over to the local IGA and get you a 30 pack of farm fresh eggs. You can share with your neighbours.
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Thank you very kindly. Trade goods rating AAAAA++. Should be able to swap for tomato seedlings at the very least.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Laundrite powder and Logix Platinum dishwasher tablets. And chocolate!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
They have proper peanut m&ms there now which is good and bad news.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
😮🤤
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Ooh I'll take some of those please
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
4 packets of peanut m&ms
1 for you 3 for me.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Ooh, may I please have some salted pretzel chocolate? Thank you! And if there's something crafty and cheap from the Middle Aisle of Dreams, that would be so fun, thank you!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Will do.
Cendana@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
2 boxes of spinach and ricotta flavour potato gratin please.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Noted. I'll also grab you a box of their spinach mini quiches to try because they are really good.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Some beef mince, burger buns, cheese, bacon and sauce if you wouldn't mind.
I'm craving burgers!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
I think I am too now.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
some lactose free milk please, do they have lactose free condensed milk?
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
No. I've never seen condensed milk there but I have seen evaporated milk.
They do have lactose free milk both fresh and long life.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
evaporated is actually what I meant , it's for in coffee
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Oh. I had a look for condensed anyway and they do have it. Wasn't there when I needed it.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Hmm… I’m a fan of the Trimat sensitive laundry sauce, the dark chocolate, and I used to like the Lacura red tub face cream. (Do they still have it?)
The soy milk and bread are also the same thing as elsewhere, pretty solid
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
They have a lot of alternative long life milks for cheaper.
I think they still have the red Lacura but it's a special buy. I'll see what I can magic up.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Gin! mine is always out of gin!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Noted. Tonic with that?
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
gratin please mother
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Such beautiful manners. Of course anything for you, now clean your room.
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
thank you mother, yes mother
stib@aus.social · 3 pts · 1y
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Better than Whittaker's?
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Much!
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Felafel mix please, theirs is quite good
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Question. What's in a falafel mix? I've only ever made them from scratch.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
It’s really just pre-herbed flour. But if you don’t do much else with besan it’s handy rather than having loads of plain in the house for moths to get at.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Interesting because when you make them from scratch you don't put much flour in. Maybe just a small sprinkle if it's too moist for frying.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Good night everyone.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Nice emoji choice 😺
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
🙂
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Ahoy 🛶
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CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
All the rum you got fanks matey
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
🛢️🛢️🛢️
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Yo ho ho 🥃
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Avast lanlubber! biscuits, dried beans and salted beef
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
🍪🍪🫘🥩
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Yarr a few doubloons for ye. All me duty to ye.
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
🪙🪙
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Spit roast cabin boy thanks!
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
🍗🍖
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
👀
Catfish@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
😉 🥃
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Subway please, but make it piratey
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Arr ye would be after the 6 foot Fathom Chainshot™, aye can see it from the crows nest.
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
🪝🥖
Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
@CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone
Aussie WT20 Vs NZ on tv at the moment.
5/119 NZ at the moment, 17 overs.
I missed the start but at least I get to see the Aussie bat. Hope we get them!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
On what platform?
Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Free to air.
7 mate
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Cool thanks.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
And a win for the Aussies!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
wtf this weather, just keep getting random rain , I have painting to do 🫥
have zero motivation anyway 😔
ok, i'll just do easy stuff like putting everything away in it's right place, at least that's something
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I think last time I made waffles I must have done a half batch. This time I did a full batch and I now have 16 waffles in the freezer for future consumption, along with a couple in my tummy.
I also stewed up my remaining apples and pears with some spice & brown sugar, a couple of serves are in the freezer, one was eaten on the waffles and one is waiting to be topped with yoghurt for a future snack. I'm starting to run out of room in the freezer!
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Big day in the garden today. Managed to piss off a fair few bull ants pulling weeds out. Been bitten a couple of times before and what I learned was when that formic acid smell hits, take a break to let them chill.
That brings us to the rave once again, from Fred again. Ants are saying everybody... leavemealone
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Edit: Moved to gardening thread
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Does anyone here have any knowledge on share dividends and what it means to have it fully franked?
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
It's a bit like when your employer pays part of your pay to the ATO in anticipation of future tax. If the company distributes money they have already paid tax on you will have a dividend that is paid directly to you, plus an amount that has been paid in tax. Fully franked means the company has paid tax on the whole lot, partially franked means they only paid tax on a part of it. When you come to do your tax return the ATO will work out how much you actually owe (based on the tax rate for your income) and either ask for a bit more tax or refund the extra.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
no
prolly one of those things where wiki would be useful
here you go, easy as abc https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_dividend_imputation_system
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
I still sort of don't understand it.
Does the franking amount get added to a dividend payout?
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Fully franked you get a credit for entire dividend amount and can offset your tax with that credit.
might help
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Let's say I have a dividend payout of 20cent and it's 100% franked.
If it's fully franked do I only get 20cents? or more than 20c?
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
You get (20c / (1-0.3)) -20c = A franking credit of about 8.5c
so you're ending up getting 20c + 8.5c or 28.5c. It's to avoid double taxation.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
oh ok, I didn't realise you get the franking credit as well.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
talking about YT I've been watching this
just a calendar about lotr, it's short and nice, no drama 🙂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEJ33hPu2cY