Just had some good news - my younger boy Nick (who works at NASA at Cape Canaveral) is safe. He and his wife and my granddaughter did the smart thing and evacuated. Currently in LA. I have been so worried. But all are safe and well.
I am insanely proud of him. Given that he started as an apprentice cos school and him could not agree. And proud of his brother too for different reasons. Give me a few drinks and I'll take all the credit for their success.
This one's been going since the late 1800's was my late great aunt's from down in Warrnambool.
When she passed she left a fair few plants to the p's and also her beach combing spoils to meeee (which I really need to display). i only met her when I was a young kid in the late 80's but she hoarded everything. The sad thing was that there was a falling out between the siblings (2 sisters and a brother or my grandfather) and the sisters never spoke to each other after their parents' estate was broken up. She was a lovely lady apparently and had a huge green thumb.
My nan has a similar story. doesn't speak to her sister at all. She dosent/didnt like to talk about.
Ironic. cause now I dont talk to my mum or her. Guess it runs in the family.
I haven't been as active on here because I wanted to sit down and type out what's been going on at work properly.
I'm still going through my performance support agreement. The first period of it went for a month, the second only went for two weeks. I was expecting to to go for the same amount of time so I didn't do everything I was supposed to for that period and it caught me off-guard.
I'm currently on my second written warning and I can't see myself getting through this. Something always comes up, or something goes wrong, or it feels like they point out something else I'm not doing that wasn't brought up before.
If I wrote this all out two weeks ago I would have been more upset and frantic, but it's like I'm at the Acceptance stage now. I'm putting in for other jobs and fully project managing my job hunt. I've just accepted the 18th may be my last day, and honestly my notice period is the biggest thing stopping me from moving on to work I'd rather do, even if it's just temporary.
Things have been going alright at work the last couple of weeks, but that's also because there hasn't been as much for me to do. Best case scenario is they decide to keep me on and I can leave on my own terms and get my leave paid out. I've decided that I don't want to work here, I don't want to work under my manager, and I don't want to use Marketing Cloud anymore.
I've found some roles where I could make things work, and they're much more in line with what I want to do. The job I have should be easy, but it's amazing how a job were you work from home clicking things on a screen can be made so frustrating and stressful.
I had a sliding doors moment a few years ago where I could have taken a 12 month contract at the government department I was in or my first Marketing Cloud role.
I know the grass always seems greener but I was good at that work and enjoyed it, I've been thinking about how things would have turned out differently if I took that role instead
I was on one of these performance plans at my last job. What I learned from my experience - once you are on a plan, there's rarely any coming back. It's a road to the end, how quickly that happens is up to you. The microscope is on you and they will find any fault to make you want to leave. I was also not busy for a lot of my plan period, because the work was going to other people instead of me, to increase the feeling of worthlessness (although I was happy to get paid to do very little). My mental health and confidence in my work took an absolute battering. I'm glad you've decided to move on.
That's what I've come to realise. The biggest mistake I've made is not putting more effort into leaving sooner. I've put time into applications for jobs I actually want and I know recruiters who can put me forward for roles when I don't have a notice period.
One of the biggest things for me is even if I got through this period, I still have to work at the same place and be managed by the same person
So apparently about half of my fellow students got a WAI for their 4 modules (8 assessments) last term, or were very late submitting them. Teachers ripped into the class about last assessment submissions, how this isn't high school, and they won't be chasing shit anymore. That this was pretty close to the worst the teachers had seen.
I'm just twiddling my thumbs, with my 8 passes and positive feedback, being like "doo doo doo" 👀
I don't even understand how, they had so much class time to come in and get help lol. I even offered help and had a few people take me up on it, so I'm not sure how this happened.
I shouldn't laugh at them, and I'm not really, but damn. Damn.
Maybe being a "mature-aged student" does help considerably with this sort of school work... 🤷🏼♀️
It's actually wild tbh, I have no idea what HS is like and I imagine with the state of the world, the prevalence of social media, and a lack of care in their own education, and a lack of curiosity is driving it.
I have heard anecdotally, that HS students are generally really inattentive and rude in classrooms these days. I do wonder what will happen to them when they finish up and enter "the real world". Will they still receive a pass? Or will reality provide them harsh truths? Will they take on the lessons and change, or double down?
That excel thing also blew the minds of my 50+yo coworkers and bosses at my last job. Millennials do be surrounded by some silly people, god.
All I can think about right now is going and buying potatoes and things to eat with potatoes after work on Friday, then spending the whole weekend eating potatoes
Clearly not where potat is concerned. No self-control at all, at all. I'd dm you the contact for Potat Anonymous, but it's a very underground organisation.
That's actually not a bad idea. See, I tried to take it away and not replace it, and she stood at the toilet door jumping for the handle at all hours of the night until I caved in.
I'm all for dogs under control and all that, but if you ride your bike directly through an off lead area and then yell at the dogs that bark at you and try to kick them you can go get fucked.
She is definitely slowing down and getting creakier.
She’s still happy… eating, affectionate, curious about birds outside and moving around. But it’s a spectre. I might consider adding cbd into her regime and will be watching over the coming years to ensure she’s still okay and enjoying life.
Spread hot english mustard on the corned beef then drown with parsley sauce. Accompanied with mash potato, cabbage and carrot. Please don't fuck with tradition.
There is a very good reason why this classic dish is featured on most senior citz RSL menus. Because it's perfect (and easy on the chompers) the way it is. Wanna change things up? Pair it with a nice stout. Leave this glorious dish alone, you heretic.
Welcome to Thirsty Thursday! On this day, to encourage hydration, the Company provides free water refill for staff who bring their own water containers. Please note that water may only be consumed during break times.
Also a reminder that bathroom breaks are only permitted during scheduled break times. Any time taken for unscheduled bathroom breaks must be made up by working back at the end of the day.
We always had red meat vs. chicken conflict. Unfortunately my mother and sister both preferred red meat, so I was usually the loser.
It also meant I got labelled as fussy, wheras it turns out just had different tastes - my sister is actually the fussy one, possibly because she was always served things she liked and never had to challenge her preferences at all. Once we were adults it became clear that I only have a couple of things I won't eat and constantly try new things, whereas my sister had a massive list of things she avoids (including anything new!)
I've been on the edges of 2 hurricanes/super storms in America, in Florida and Michigan.
In Florida , it was about a week before it landed and there was already so much rain, I saw tornados on the horizon.
In Michigan the day the superstorm came the wind was so strong, the wind wasn't fast, but it was strong and pushed me. I got home from the pub just in time before it got worse. The streets were empty. That strength really surprised me.
We were hit by a typhoon in the Western Pacific area. Very loud, very scary. Sleeping was nearly impossible.
Winds were 230 km/h. I watched someone’s roof blowing down the street. Luckily we were living in a structure rated for those types of things.
Power and water was out for weeks after.
I've been through a couple of cyclones up north. Worst was a cat 3 and that was pretty full on. You can't explain how eerie the eye is when it goes over and the RAIN. We are lucky we have the building standards we do in Aus and the lower population density. I don't remember tornadoes though. I wonder if that's a gulf of Mexico thing.
On day 3 continuing an online argument (on that other site) with someone around the banning of nazi hand gestures in Victoria (in light of the recent court case).
I'm totally for the ban, the other person doesn't believe government should ban body movements and expressions.
My pettiness and stubborn nature will not let this go.
After learning about the atrocities of WWII in school, I never thought I would see real life Nazis, and that they aren't being killed on sight.
I think we should go a step further than banning nazi salutes, we should be allowed to lock up any self-proclaimed nazi. How is it okay?? I used to have dreams about killing Nazis in war, how am I this close to realising those childhood dreams!? Wtf.
Edit: also stopped telling anyone I'm half-German. I school I used to be called Nazi, in not inviting that shit back on myself again bahaha
As in I agree that Germany handles that stuff really well, they shut that crap down so fast.
I get the argument about body movements, but we're not talking about giving someone the middle finger; we're talking about Nazi salutes and the meaning behind the ideology, and how it is evil. It would behoove those Redditors to comprehend the difference.
I haven’t been kept up to date with things but I there are some white supremacy groups and nazi groups in Victoria that I was made aware of and I wouldn’t mind seeing them behind bars myself to be honest.
Group like that shouldn’t really exist.
I’m all for preserving history and records but not as a living embodiment with groups like that.
It's the standard playback of 'you're being unreasonable' and they can go choke on their own arses. They're fucking nazi cosplay wankers throwing seig heils and they can get fucked.
Both good points. It's hard to know what somebody's beliefs would be when they pass so young.
It's an interesting thought experiment, would the red Baron subscribed to Nazism because of the environment (his boss), or would he have been against that ideology?
Edit: his granddaughter is apparently a piece of work tho lol
I wish I’d been born able bodied and possibly a dude.
I’d try to get into a good financial position and find some cheap shitty little property further out where I could be left alone to fix it up, make a garden and build a cat enclosure. Maybe have a small shed to contain the tinkering and art.
stoked to try 5 Guys when QV opens. I think its next week? Missed out when I was in the UK last and it was probs my single biggest regret of the trip not getting to try it.
I was commenting to a friend today how utterly astonished I am at the success of the food court renovations at QV. Not sure how it's going sales figures wise, but the tenancies are full up and it's always so busy at lunch time. Such a contrast to just a few months ago.
My neighbours are up on their roof doing something. Whatever it is I don't think they're having fun, at one point I heard him saying "I'm never doing this again".
I went down a little nerdy weather doom hole about hurricane Milton yesterday. It's bloody impressive but scary. It will weaken before landfall but there were gusts nearly 300kph at it's max. And so many homes in Florida that are still not built to cyclone spec and the ground already saturated. Eek.
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Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 20 pts · 1y
Just had some good news - my younger boy Nick (who works at NASA at Cape Canaveral) is safe. He and his wife and my granddaughter did the smart thing and evacuated. Currently in LA. I have been so worried. But all are safe and well.
danwritesbooks@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
That must be a huge relief.
Sidenote: how awesome to be working at NASA.
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
I am insanely proud of him. Given that he started as an apprentice cos school and him could not agree. And proud of his brother too for different reasons. Give me a few drinks and I'll take all the credit for their success.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I've heard it's out of this world.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
sorry you have a son who works for NASA?! How has that NOT come up before?!?!?!
mysticgreg@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Talk about burying the lede here! :D
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Did back on reddit once.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Am glad to hear they've gotten out - I've been watching live updates out of total fascination.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Very good to hear :)
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Glad to hear they’ve safe.
You must have been so worried.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Good to hear.
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Grand. I’m glad they’re clear
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
That is awesome and I'm glad they had the sense to get out.
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
That’s a relief
Catfish@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
Fantastic!
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 15 pts · 1y
This one's been going since the late 1800's was my late great aunt's from down in Warrnambool.
When she passed she left a fair few plants to the p's and also her beach combing spoils to meeee (which I really need to display). i only met her when I was a young kid in the late 80's but she hoarded everything. The sad thing was that there was a falling out between the siblings (2 sisters and a brother or my grandfather) and the sisters never spoke to each other after their parents' estate was broken up. She was a lovely lady apparently and had a huge green thumb.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
My nan has a similar story. doesn't speak to her sister at all. She dosent/didnt like to talk about. Ironic. cause now I dont talk to my mum or her. Guess it runs in the family.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 14 pts · 1y
I have been asked to sit on an interview panel for a position that I know my boss has applied for.
If he gets the job, I have good shot at getting his.
I pointed this out to the hiring manager and they see nothing wrong with it. Ethics shmethics I guess.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
What is: Conflict of Interest? 😂
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
I declined the invite, despite the advice. No sense in two people getting axed over breaches.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
The right call for sure, no way you wanna put yourself in that position 😬
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Considering management and hiring standards are under a microscope right now, definitely. I am not going to be a scapegoat.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 14 pts · 1y
I haven't been as active on here because I wanted to sit down and type out what's been going on at work properly.
I'm still going through my performance support agreement. The first period of it went for a month, the second only went for two weeks. I was expecting to to go for the same amount of time so I didn't do everything I was supposed to for that period and it caught me off-guard.
I'm currently on my second written warning and I can't see myself getting through this. Something always comes up, or something goes wrong, or it feels like they point out something else I'm not doing that wasn't brought up before.
If I wrote this all out two weeks ago I would have been more upset and frantic, but it's like I'm at the Acceptance stage now. I'm putting in for other jobs and fully project managing my job hunt. I've just accepted the 18th may be my last day, and honestly my notice period is the biggest thing stopping me from moving on to work I'd rather do, even if it's just temporary.
Things have been going alright at work the last couple of weeks, but that's also because there hasn't been as much for me to do. Best case scenario is they decide to keep me on and I can leave on my own terms and get my leave paid out. I've decided that I don't want to work here, I don't want to work under my manager, and I don't want to use Marketing Cloud anymore.
I've found some roles where I could make things work, and they're much more in line with what I want to do. The job I have should be easy, but it's amazing how a job were you work from home clicking things on a screen can be made so frustrating and stressful.
bacon@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
🤞
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
It's a very traumatic, emotional thing to go through. I hope your next steps provide relief, and a more satisfying job.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
I had a sliding doors moment a few years ago where I could have taken a 12 month contract at the government department I was in or my first Marketing Cloud role.
I know the grass always seems greener but I was good at that work and enjoyed it, I've been thinking about how things would have turned out differently if I took that role instead
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Good luck.
tone212_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
I was on one of these performance plans at my last job. What I learned from my experience - once you are on a plan, there's rarely any coming back. It's a road to the end, how quickly that happens is up to you. The microscope is on you and they will find any fault to make you want to leave. I was also not busy for a lot of my plan period, because the work was going to other people instead of me, to increase the feeling of worthlessness (although I was happy to get paid to do very little). My mental health and confidence in my work took an absolute battering. I'm glad you've decided to move on.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
That's what I've come to realise. The biggest mistake I've made is not putting more effort into leaving sooner. I've put time into applications for jobs I actually want and I know recruiters who can put me forward for roles when I don't have a notice period.
One of the biggest things for me is even if I got through this period, I still have to work at the same place and be managed by the same person
StudChud@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 1y
::: spoiler my rotund son
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
A perfectly baked croissant
StudChud@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 1y
So apparently about half of my fellow students got a WAI for their 4 modules (8 assessments) last term, or were very late submitting them. Teachers ripped into the class about last assessment submissions, how this isn't high school, and they won't be chasing shit anymore. That this was pretty close to the worst the teachers had seen.
I'm just twiddling my thumbs, with my 8 passes and positive feedback, being like "doo doo doo" 👀
I don't even understand how, they had so much class time to come in and get help lol. I even offered help and had a few people take me up on it, so I'm not sure how this happened.
I shouldn't laugh at them, and I'm not really, but damn. Damn.
Maybe being a "mature-aged student" does help considerably with this sort of school work... 🤷🏼♀️
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
lol. When I was mature age doing Ag. science I laughed at the kids who couldn't read a grid system map. Had no shame about that.
Also putting an = in an excel cell was like magic to them.
I shouldn't laugh either but it made me wonder what the fuck they were taught in HS.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
It's actually wild tbh, I have no idea what HS is like and I imagine with the state of the world, the prevalence of social media, and a lack of care in their own education, and a lack of curiosity is driving it.
I have heard anecdotally, that HS students are generally really inattentive and rude in classrooms these days. I do wonder what will happen to them when they finish up and enter "the real world". Will they still receive a pass? Or will reality provide them harsh truths? Will they take on the lessons and change, or double down?
That excel thing also blew the minds of my 50+yo coworkers and bosses at my last job. Millennials do be surrounded by some silly people, god.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Also partly they haven’t realised that the responsibility is fully on them or should be I reckon.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
It must be that, but may not explain the mature ages students who done fucked up too 😂
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 1y
All I can think about right now is going and buying potatoes and things to eat with potatoes after work on Friday, then spending the whole weekend eating potatoes
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
I'm finally going to do it 🥲
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
You might as well face it, you're addicted to spuds ...
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
If I want to go on a bender over the weekend I'm allowed to do that. I'm an adult
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Clearly not where potat is concerned. No self-control at all, at all. I'd dm you the contact for Potat Anonymous, but it's a very underground organisation.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Ty. I think it's called tuberculosis
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Just keep chipping away at the problem.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I try but it’s like peeling an onion. And my solutions are so half baked
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Agreed, the potat must be confiscated. I will hold them
bacon@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
The CEO is disappointed that you are not thinking about your family — The Company.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
That sounds ominous.
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
The Company Giveth and the Company Taketh
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
😟
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
You have the number one best attribute for a Russian troll worker, a love of potat because that's what you're paid
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
I just had one of those naps where you don't know who you are when you wake up lol
Actually looking forward to work tomorrow. After having spent so long at home this year, I can't stand it.
(no comment)
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
If you posted this as a dating profile pic in the great TP shortage of 2020 just imagine how many hits you'd get.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Emperor of the bog roll
Duenan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
How much toilet paper does Fluffy end up going through? Seems like quite a lot?
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
1 roll a week. Which isn't too bad, but it absolutely is weird lol
Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
That’s not too bad. I could think of worse.
Think Fluffy would notice if you switched to a budget brand?
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
She needs it quilted to be pillowy soft!
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
That's actually not a bad idea. See, I tried to take it away and not replace it, and she stood at the toilet door jumping for the handle at all hours of the night until I caved in.
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
I'm all for dogs under control and all that, but if you ride your bike directly through an off lead area and then yell at the dogs that bark at you and try to kick them you can go get fucked.
dumblederp@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
Hey baby, are you today's date because you're 10/10.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Is that a boner in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?
mysticgreg@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I'm today's date because I'm shrivelled up and old.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Yes, he is 😝
StudChud@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
So thankful for TAFE, a purpose.
The holidays were nice, but man, I was going crazy
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
Took a 2nd day off to recover from migraine. Nice to just relax a little from work stress. Plus get to practice a bit more for next week.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
gentle hugs, migraines can be very tiring. You're doing the right thing by resting.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
What a stunning day outside
Taleya@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
Hole bored ⛏️ ⛏️ ⛏️ ⛏️
...fuck now I gotta dig trenches.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Had to sorry
Duenan@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
My thighs are achy today. Too much dancing around yesterday.
I need to do it more often
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Ah thanks for reminding me. I'm going to see how much an oculus costs these days.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
How would you feel about a meta quest?
I’m using a psvr 1 unit.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Meta quest sounds good. I just had a look, and they're not cheap, but it's more fun than a normal console.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
I don’t know much about the meta quest and how they rate technically and what’s available on their stores.
Just don’t buy a version 1 because Beat Saber has ended support for it for future content recently.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
I’ve been straight up bawling because I can see Melbcat getting old… and then she ran at full speed out of the back room to the screen door.
Was there a bad cat she scared away? The world will never know.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
She's just proving she's still a spry lady :D
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
So many hugs.
Taleya@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
You think they're old and you feel bad and then they fucking scale the cutains and parkour off the ceiling at mach 5
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
She is definitely slowing down and getting creakier.
She’s still happy… eating, affectionate, curious about birds outside and moving around. But it’s a spectre. I might consider adding cbd into her regime and will be watching over the coming years to ensure she’s still okay and enjoying life.
bacon@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
baking soda vinegar hot water plunger ftw
Pilk@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
I think you can just eat more fibre, bit kinder to the back passage
bacon@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
it's alright there's always dishwasher tablets
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I prefer Tide Pods
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
that's not edgy enough
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Yeah a little basic by today’s standards, especially the ones that come in pumpkin spice
::: spoiler spoiler
:::
(I kid, I don’t dunk on pumpkin spice)
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Extra spicy latte
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
The forbidden suppository
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Hmm have not made silverside in a while. Maybe a nice mustard sauce 🤔
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Spread hot english mustard on the corned beef then drown with parsley sauce. Accompanied with mash potato, cabbage and carrot. Please don't fuck with tradition.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
I’ll have you know young Miss, I will be fucking heavily with tradition. It’s an imperative.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
There is a very good reason why this classic dish is featured on most senior citz RSL menus. Because it's perfect (and easy on the chompers) the way it is. Wanna change things up? Pair it with a nice stout. Leave this glorious dish alone, you heretic.
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
If you don't like mustard or parsley sauce, try horseradish (wasabi substitute) and/or hot sauce. Both work.
mysticgreg@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Subscribed.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Kids these days wanna reinvent the wheel.
bacon@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Welcome to Thirsty Thursday! On this day, to encourage hydration, the Company provides free water refill for staff who bring their own water containers. Please note that water may only be consumed during break times.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Also a reminder that bathroom breaks are only permitted during scheduled break times. Any time taken for unscheduled bathroom breaks must be made up by working back at the end of the day.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
⛲⛲🐪🐪🐪
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Organic Water
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Can we get some of that in pill form? For convenient storage in handbags at our hot desks.
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
It is complimentary in powder form 🪄
dumblederp@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
https://i.imgur.com/BpWJjy7.jpg
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Happy hayfever day to all those who celebrate!! 💨🍃🌿
Drusenija@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
I personally don't like to limit celebrating this to just the one day apparently 😅
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
It's a small win, but I finally made something for dinner last night that both kids liked!
Eagle@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
That's it, you've peaked for the week!
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I'd say the month actually. Also almost guaranteed they won't like it the next time I cook the same dish.
Eagle@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Cook it again this week, just to establish it on the menu. Or to alienate a child forever.
Taleya@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Multikid satisfaction is no small feat, especially if they're close enough to contrary each other
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
We always had red meat vs. chicken conflict. Unfortunately my mother and sister both preferred red meat, so I was usually the loser.
It also meant I got labelled as fussy, wheras it turns out just had different tastes - my sister is actually the fussy one, possibly because she was always served things she liked and never had to challenge her preferences at all. Once we were adults it became clear that I only have a couple of things I won't eat and constantly try new things, whereas my sister had a massive list of things she avoids (including anything new!)
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Head is being done in incrementally
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
New starters?
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Melbcat has her little hip and leg resting on the hot water bottle. She gets Solensia monthly and daily pain meds but I can see the stiffness 😭
My old baby
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
gentle hugs
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
I’m not sure that was available when my old Miss needed it. She got Synovan for arthritis from her knee reconstruction. Seemed to help a bit.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
I didn’t know about Synovan, thanks. I’ll remember it if there’s any issues with Solensia
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Hurricane stuff.
I've been on the edges of 2 hurricanes/super storms in America, in Florida and Michigan.
In Florida , it was about a week before it landed and there was already so much rain, I saw tornados on the horizon.
In Michigan the day the superstorm came the wind was so strong, the wind wasn't fast, but it was strong and pushed me. I got home from the pub just in time before it got worse. The streets were empty. That strength really surprised me.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
We were hit by a typhoon in the Western Pacific area. Very loud, very scary. Sleeping was nearly impossible. Winds were 230 km/h. I watched someone’s roof blowing down the street. Luckily we were living in a structure rated for those types of things. Power and water was out for weeks after.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
I've been through a couple of cyclones up north. Worst was a cat 3 and that was pretty full on. You can't explain how eerie the eye is when it goes over and the RAIN. We are lucky we have the building standards we do in Aus and the lower population density. I don't remember tornadoes though. I wonder if that's a gulf of Mexico thing.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Ahoyhoy
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Hola
Catfish@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
The Rock has been named Gary.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Cute! 🥰
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
On day 3 continuing an online argument (on that other site) with someone around the banning of nazi hand gestures in Victoria (in light of the recent court case).
I'm totally for the ban, the other person doesn't believe government should ban body movements and expressions.
My pettiness and stubborn nature will not let this go.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
After learning about the atrocities of WWII in school, I never thought I would see real life Nazis, and that they aren't being killed on sight.
I think we should go a step further than banning nazi salutes, we should be allowed to lock up any self-proclaimed nazi. How is it okay?? I used to have dreams about killing Nazis in war, how am I this close to realising those childhood dreams!? Wtf.
Edit: also stopped telling anyone I'm half-German. I school I used to be called Nazi, in not inviting that shit back on myself again bahaha
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
The argument against the ban is usually 'government shouldn't ban a single gesture' or 'what if they start banning other body movements'.
If Germany can ban this gesture and punish people doing it, so can we quite easily.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Agreed!
As in I agree that Germany handles that stuff really well, they shut that crap down so fast.
I get the argument about body movements, but we're not talking about giving someone the middle finger; we're talking about Nazi salutes and the meaning behind the ideology, and how it is evil. It would behoove those Redditors to comprehend the difference.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I sometimes think we don’t do enough to stop things from happening.
They can ban it all they want but people keep doing it and I assume because there’s not much of a penalty and lack of consequences associated with it.
I would like to see more severe punishments for doing it or displaying things like that.
It was an absolutely horrible era in history and see them backing those atrocities is awful.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I think the ban is good as it can lead to criminal charges and punishments. Might prevent some from doing it, which is already a win.
Generally I don't condone violence, but punching a Nazi is never a bad thing
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
I haven’t been kept up to date with things but I there are some white supremacy groups and nazi groups in Victoria that I was made aware of and I wouldn’t mind seeing them behind bars myself to be honest.
Group like that shouldn’t really exist.
I’m all for preserving history and records but not as a living embodiment with groups like that.
Taleya@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
It's the standard playback of 'you're being unreasonable' and they can go choke on their own arses. They're fucking nazi cosplay wankers throwing seig heils and they can get fucked.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Yeah honestly. Banning Nazi signals is not a slippery slope and the 'free speech' brigade is soooo annoying.
USA has free speech and look how well that works. Empowering hate groups ain't the way forward.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I was at school with the Red Baron’s granddaughter. She wore SS uniform to the formal. Try getting away with that now…
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Red Baron was WWI, would he even have been a nazi if he survived?
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Who knows? But look at the career of Hermann Goering .... also a WWI flying ace, and the Red Baron's bossman.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Both good points. It's hard to know what somebody's beliefs would be when they pass so young.
It's an interesting thought experiment, would the red Baron subscribed to Nazism because of the environment (his boss), or would he have been against that ideology?
Edit: his granddaughter is apparently a piece of work tho lol
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Yup. Had a permanent note to get out of PE, spent it all reading MKampf. Her essays in Modern History were apparently quite something.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Ah yep, Prussian Aristocratic family, yeah RB would prolly be a Nazi
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Oops. And no idea. She certainly was.
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
No you didn’t.
He never married and had no known children. She was bullshitting you
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I think we should reverse the ban. its stupid.
its too hard to hit a nazi in the face with a shovel when they are in prison or before the courts.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I imagine most sentences would be heavy probation and fines. Neither of which prevent a good shovelling to the head.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Sounds like arguing with a brick wall to be honest.
Your energy might be better spent on something else.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Honestly, I'm having a bit of fun. Probably more frustrating for them :)
I'm cruising at work right now and have tomorrow off, so got the time to be a dick.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I wish I’d been born able bodied and possibly a dude.
I’d try to get into a good financial position and find some cheap shitty little property further out where I could be left alone to fix it up, make a garden and build a cat enclosure. Maybe have a small shed to contain the tinkering and art.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Oh hugs. I understand.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
stoked to try 5 Guys when QV opens. I think its next week? Missed out when I was in the UK last and it was probs my single biggest regret of the trip not getting to try it.
tone212_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I’ve tried the Southbank store. It’s good, but pretty expensive for fast food. Double burger was huge, and the chips are really good.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Pilk@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
I was commenting to a friend today how utterly astonished I am at the success of the food court renovations at QV. Not sure how it's going sales figures wise, but the tenancies are full up and it's always so busy at lunch time. Such a contrast to just a few months ago.
Pilk@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Edit: I guess Five Guys QV will not be in the food court, so my comment is now only tangentially related I guess ;)
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
have they finally finished it? Man it feels like they've been working on the food court for ages!
Pilk@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
I'd say it's basically done, only a couple of spots not operating but I'm sure they are at least tenanted
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Expensive but pretty good
bull@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
If it helps at all I had it in the UK and it was very underwhelming
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
My neighbours are up on their roof doing something. Whatever it is I don't think they're having fun, at one point I heard him saying "I'm never doing this again".
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I've said that each year about certain up on the roof home maintenance jobs for a while now...
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Speaking of which, I’ve got gutters to unclog, dammit
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Pls be very careful when jumping up.
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Will do :-)
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Yep. Been there for quite a while. My sister was teaching there for a bit back in the early 2000s.
dumblederp@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I saw them a few times up there when I was a kid.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
can't sleep 🙃 too many stimulants
Hurricane Milton looks pretty serious tho
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
I went down a little nerdy weather doom hole about hurricane Milton yesterday. It's bloody impressive but scary. It will weaken before landfall but there were gusts nearly 300kph at it's max. And so many homes in Florida that are still not built to cyclone spec and the ground already saturated. Eek.
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Yeah, it’s not going to be pretty
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Nooooooooooo
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
what?
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
It's a bit early for a Boxing Day sale imo.
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Beep Beep 🚚
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Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
A peppermint foot soak and a large cocktail please
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
🍃🌊
🍹
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Bliss 🥰
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
A really nice hot chocolate for me today please to soothe my aching body.
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
🍭🍨💊🍩🍬🍫🥛
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Thank you Doc!
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Big ol' deli style sandwich with cold cuts and cheese and stuff please
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
🍞🥶🔪🥩🍖🧀🍌🥒🍅🥬🧀🍞
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Couldn’t resist sneaky banana could you?
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
😉
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Laneway festival?
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Good night everyone. 😘
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y