I regularly travel on busy tram routes with a number of tram options. One thing I've learned is that 90% of people will always board the first tram, even when there are clearly one or two more coming directly after it. This leads to an overcrowded first tram and blissfully empty second and third trams. I consider it an important life lesson. It's generally best to wait for the second or even third tram. Thank you for listening.
Happy Friday 😊
I noticed this with buses, in situations where no bus comes for a suspiciously long while and then 2 arrive at the same time. Cruising in the near empty second bus 😎
Our daughter, our only child, cherished baby girl is out on a date. Don't worry, she's keeping us up to date. Plus I have life 360. I know exactly where she is.🥺
Thanks. This kid screams nerd (I've seen pix) drives a suburu, is into D n D and looks after old people. OMG. I can easily scare him with a baseball bat.
I dunno, I think we as a society have been restricting the rights of teenagers more and more. I've helped a lot of young adults access resources to escape from less than stellar parents unfortunately.
passed my Azure exam!
Also "Mama" is now "Mummy". I'm still "dada" but hes working on it. something like "dada-ey?"
I also told him the other day "no chance" of me getting in the sprinkler with him. He goes "Chance!" so we ended up running around the house going "Chance!" "No Chance!" "Chance!" for a while.
Haven't been back since xmas. Gonna be a shock going through the CBD. Always blows my mind down here you only see a few people daily (usually on the foreshore / beach / shops) but people go out of their way to interact. Had more convos with randos down here in the last month than I have in the last 2 years in melbs.
I had the same problem. Actually when I hit late 40s lots less random weird people spoke to me compared to when I was younger. Using being an invisible middle aged woman to my benefit lol.
I can't find the article I'm looking for, but I love the story of the older Aussie woman artist who decided to make a social commentary about how women of this age are frequently invisible by illegally putting up great big posters of her artwork in public places (in Ballarat and Bendigo I think). She would turn up in a hi vis vest and just put up her posters on public infrastructure without a permit and nobody ever stopped her or asked any questions. She got away with it for ages as I recall.
I always get found by people with dementia. I must look like I have the answers for them. Either that or I've worked too long with oldies and can spot it a mile away.
getting the f outta dodge should be the top priority. And whatever way that takes without having to whore yourself out or sell bags sounds a shit load better than when you are now tbh.
Still no joy convincing the mrs on the camper trailer/poptop/campervan/whatever you want to call it. She wants to think about it more. her primary concern is we wont use it enough, but its real hard to convince her shes wrong when the campervan would make it all so much easier to actually do it more frequently. chicken and egg. We dont do it often cause its hard so we dont wanna spend money to make it easier.
Found a couple worth checking out. But the flipside is I found tons of places I want to go assuming we get one.
On my second coffee but all I have succeeded in doing is adding a heightened layer of anxiety over the overwhelm. I have so much to do I can't find a place to start 😭😔
But haircut after work. New colour I think...dunno what yet...
I opted to work today, and in the field no less, so all I can think about now is how soon I can finish and get back to catch up lol. It's a bit unhealthy how much I've been waiting for new episodes to drop 😂
Alright, I'm home. I'm going to stretch out the anticipation and murder the tower of dishes, vacuum, and shower before I lose several hours to the show of the season. I suppose this is not dissimilar to the concept of "edging"
E: I have watched it. I suppose, in line with the theme above...
::: spoiler Severence s2e5 mild spoiler
... I feel a bit blue-balled. Way to end it there again!!
I freaking clapped and cheered when that elevator first opened though. THAT'S OUR GIRL
:::
Not just waking up in the morning, even sitting myself on the couch right now - I feel like I've earned it... and once I've watched today's episode I can spend as long as I like trawling through theories with no guilt!
I am normally very bad at doing the delayed gratification thing so today is a real win
Our Caffeine , who art heavenly , hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily coffee. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us into temptation; and deliver us a triple shot cappuccino.
Headphones! My work headphones for about six years have been a pair of Google Pixel earbuds that have been fine. No complaints, nothing to rave about. I've ogled a pair of Sony XM5's for the longest time, but have never been able to justify buying a pair while I have a perfectly working pair.
The Pixels are starting to wear out. I'll be getting replacement headphones this year.
Here the thing: If I wait a couple of months, I'll have enough points for a free pair of Apple Airpods Max. Only, at work the only Apple device I have is the iPad. I have a Macbook at home, but these will be for work. The biggest strength of Airpods is their ability to seamlessly work with all your Apple devices. They'll do regular Bluetooth, but they aren't special for that.
The Airpods are stupidly priced at $900. Even getting them for free that pricetag is the biggest thing I have against them. I don't really want to look like the sort of moron who would waste that much money on a pair of headphones. I thought of getting them, selling them and then buying a pair of Sonys. Only, Ebay seems to have Airpods going at around the price of the XM5's anyway. So, that pathway looks like a hassle for no real gain.
Options:
Buy a pair of XM5's and claim them on tax like a normal person.
Get the Airpods and cope.
Get Airpods, sell them and get XM5's. Put the remainder towards something I actually want.
Get a free pair of cheaper Beats headphones and look like even more of an idiot who pays too much for headphones.
What to do? I don't suppose anyone has had any experience with both XM5's and the Airpods Max, do they?
I have the XM4's and they are fantastic headphones. I use mine alongside my Airpods Pro (the earbuds) as there's times I don't feel like wearing over ear headphones (eg. when it's hot). I would go whatever path leads to you to having the XM5's. The Airpods Max are so overpriced for what they offer in my opinion. And this is coming from someone who owns multiple Apple products.
I used to be fairly big into the audio space, took me awhile but I worked out what sort of sound signature suited me best and went and experiments with a ton of headphones and stuff.
What are you looking for in a pair of earbuds/pieces or headphones?
Headphones I can wear all day at work. Noise blocking is fine (it isn't that noisy in the office). I need to take video calls a couple of times a day, so the mic quality is crucial. I don't want to be raising my voice to be heard by other parties as that'll annoy people in my area.
I love my Jabra in-ear headphones for running, but they're not awesome for calls and they'll go flat after about 4-5 hours of constant use. In fairness, they're probably ok for wearing all day with a couple of charges in their case but the mic quality isn't good enough.
Honestly I would do #1 or #2. No-one is going to know or care how much the airpods retail for so if you want them go for it. I would probably go for the xm5s just to avoid apple not playing nice with non apple but I haven't tried them (I have Bose QC at home / whenever I need full on noise cancellation and pixel buds everywhere else). The Sony's have a good name.
I don't suppose you can try them both at JB Hi-fi like for over ear ones?
I got my XM3 cans May 2019 and they're still going great. Somewhat grotty as I also use them as ear muffs, eg chainsawing and wood chipping. I've probably used them at minimum 4h a day 4 days a week in that time. Still finish the day with about 50% charge left in them. The XM5s don't fold down which could be a travel concern but I haven't actually folded my xm3s away very often. I went to Amsterdam for a few months so used the case on the plane. I have a big head so tend to prop them above my ears as required, vs my friends wife who can wear them as a bit of a necklace. I see the XM5s on sale on ozbargain pretty often.
Claiming things on tax really depends on which tax bracket you're paying. eg, I'd only be getting 30% back because I don't earn a lot. If you're paying 47% tax it's a bigger discount.
Ew, not for me.
I'd probably do this personally, you can still claim the XM5s on tax.
Ew.
I'd consider Airpods Pro Gen 2 as I hear great reviews of them, also mum's going a bit deaf but is too tight to buy herself some, I could palm them off to her as hearing aids.
The sony cans can get hot in summer, I also have an Aftershokx bone conduction headset which are great in the heat, but don't "block" any sound as they keep my ear canals open - for cycling.
Anyone got good leads on places to acquire non-white patterned sheer curtains? Doesn't need to be skulls & bats, but not bloody granny florals would be grand.
Spotlight has pinstripes, plains and semi-geometrics as well as the granny florals. I would imagine most manufacturers would have at least some designs that aren't floral.
God, she was so petty! "Anonymous" complaints about paperclips and big words, my arse. She sounds like some bitchy aunties I've worked with eons ago.
I was so glad to see Helly R back but so sad to see her trying to grapple with iMark's coldness towards her. What a difference from Helena when she heard about Ms Casey being his outie's seemingly dead wife - she instantly suggested they find out what happened as a team, rather than cast doubt.
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SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 22 pts · 1y
It’s my IRL birthday today! YAY!
I’m having to work it for the first time in probably 14 years because workplace is shit. BOO!
Going into the city for a staycation tonight. YAY!
Duenan@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Happy Birthday.
Hope work breezes by and you have a wonderful staycation!
🎂
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Thank you - not how much work will actually get done...
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
I haven’t done much. Just spent about 40 to 50 mins chatting to the receptionist here.
I better do stuff to look like I’ve done something.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Happy birthday:)
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Thank you!! Good luck with getting a kick ass offer!
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Thank you :)
Toshiba is putting one together but I'm getting the vibe that its lower than my current salary. Not worth the jump if it's not at least 10% more.
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Happy birthday! 🎂
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Hoppy Birdday to you!
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Ooh, birds!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
yay, you survived another year
may you survive many more 🙂😘
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
The horror persists, but so do I 😆
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Hippo birdies! 🍫🌻
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Now I'm picturing a hippo the size of a bird and a bird the size of a hippo but also a weird mix and I love you for the imagery.
Eagle@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Happiest of birthday wishes!
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Thank you!
StudChud@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Happy b'day!
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Thank you!
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Happy Birthday! 🎂
indisin@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Happy birthday Spinny 🎉🥂
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Whoop whoop! Thank you!
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Hell yeah! A belated happy birthday to you!
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Happy birthday! 🎂
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
Thank you!
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Happy Berfday 🥂
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Thank you!
tone212_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Happy birthday! Enjoy the staycation.
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Happy Birthday! 🥳
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 18 pts · 1y
I have received flowers for the first time in my life. 🥰
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
Nawww. I got home grown tomatoes from a friend.
To the downvoter. It's cool. It's my parents wedding anniversary today. I promise my loved one surprises me every other day.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
I think it was me , accidental downvote soz. You are restored 😂
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
All cool fumble fingers. Tbh I don't really give a shit. 😂
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
redwattlebird@lemmings.world · 8 pts · 1y
Aw, and they're so beautiful too! Like you!
Nath@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Hmm... I should get my wife some flowers. Not today - any day but today.
But, it's been too long since I bought her any.
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Oooo
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 18 pts · 1y
The face of "turn the fucking music down you woke me up!"
I have 2 offers!!!! Hoping number 3 comes through but probably not.
That's ok though!
Catfish@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Decisions, decisions...
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
It's a start! I've had 3 interviews and gotten 2 offers. Pretty happy with those numbers.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
better success rate than an 18 year old tiny break at orange whip back in the day.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Any timeframe for the 3rd to come through?
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Hopefully Monday. Or they'll ignore my request for more info post interview lol
Duenan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Hopefully they don’t leave it so late that you lose the other 2 offers though one of them sounded really bad.
Taleya@aussie.zone · 13 pts · 1y
update: I may have written BAG OF DICKS on the side of the sausage bags
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
pouch of penises
sack of schlongs
container of cocks
Catfish@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Package of pizzles
Duenan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Case of wieners.
Taleya@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Parcel o' peens
Duenan@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Least you can tell someone to go eat a bag of dicks now.
Taleya@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
that's the plan!
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 1y
I regularly travel on busy tram routes with a number of tram options. One thing I've learned is that 90% of people will always board the first tram, even when there are clearly one or two more coming directly after it. This leads to an overcrowded first tram and blissfully empty second and third trams. I consider it an important life lesson. It's generally best to wait for the second or even third tram. Thank you for listening.
Happy Friday 😊
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I noticed this with buses, in situations where no bus comes for a suspiciously long while and then 2 arrive at the same time. Cruising in the near empty second bus 😎
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
💯
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I go for the second one as well, but I have had it be cancelled/diverted before, so do feel cautious about doing it.
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
second tram gang gang
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 1y
Our daughter, our only child, cherished baby girl is out on a date. Don't worry, she's keeping us up to date. Plus I have life 360. I know exactly where she is.🥺
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
aww 🥹
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
If she (you) need assistance, let us know
Happy to rock up with islander uncles when needed.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Thanks. This kid screams nerd (I've seen pix) drives a suburu, is into D n D and looks after old people. OMG. I can easily scare him with a baseball bat.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Good to know.
In any case, if you need a bunch of 100kg+ gospel singing bros to show up let us know.
Otherwise, we can protect him too.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
princessnorah@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 0 pts · 1y
I'm sorry but isn't it a bit creepy that you location-track your child like this? I'm glad that I grew up before that was a thing my parents could do.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
No one cares what you think or how you grew up.
You know nothing about this person and their family and yet you're judging them based on a single comment.
Your arrogance is almost impressive if it weren't so obnoxious.
princessnorah@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 1y
Okay...I don't think you're doing a good job of not being arrogant on the internet either though...
StudChud@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
princessnorah@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 1y
I dunno, I think we as a society have been restricting the rights of teenagers more and more. I've helped a lot of young adults access resources to escape from less than stellar parents unfortunately.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Nope because she put it on my phone in the first place.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 1y
passed my Azure exam! Also "Mama" is now "Mummy". I'm still "dada" but hes working on it. something like "dada-ey?" I also told him the other day "no chance" of me getting in the sprinkler with him. He goes "Chance!" so we ended up running around the house going "Chance!" "No Chance!" "Chance!" for a while.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Congrats!!!!!
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Tiniest is a proper little human now
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
very much so! Still looking forward to teaching him to crap in a place other than his pants though haha
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
I love it when they start saying random words. When elder was that age, we were watching millionaire hotseat and he suddenly exclaimed "CASH!"
nuzzle5504@lemmy.ml · 12 pts · 1y
Happy Valentine's day to everyone with and without someone to spend it with. I hope you all have a wonderful day :)
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
❤️🌹💋
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 1y
Heading back to melbs today.
Haven't been back since xmas. Gonna be a shock going through the CBD. Always blows my mind down here you only see a few people daily (usually on the foreshore / beach / shops) but people go out of their way to interact. Had more convos with randos down here in the last month than I have in the last 2 years in melbs.
I say bring back the rando convo.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
No thanks. I always get stuck with the itchy weirdo rando.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Yeah, it's always the oldies, which I don't mind or the desperates.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I had the same problem. Actually when I hit late 40s lots less random weird people spoke to me compared to when I was younger. Using being an invisible middle aged woman to my benefit lol.
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
This is our hidden superpower. Shhhhh, don't tell anyone.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
I can't find the article I'm looking for, but I love the story of the older Aussie woman artist who decided to make a social commentary about how women of this age are frequently invisible by illegally putting up great big posters of her artwork in public places (in Ballarat and Bendigo I think). She would turn up in a hi vis vest and just put up her posters on public infrastructure without a permit and nobody ever stopped her or asked any questions. She got away with it for ages as I recall.
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Love this!
StudChud@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
StudChud@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
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Eagle@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
I always get found by people with dementia. I must look like I have the answers for them. Either that or I've worked too long with oldies and can spot it a mile away.
mysticgreg@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 1y
Another fun-filled day.
::: spoiler spoiler
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
I hear you. I have a meeting at 9am where a client will be telling me off for 30 mins. Yay me.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
level with them. "its shit. Its all shit. I'm planning on GTFO, you should consider it too"
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Believe it or not, they are leaving!!!!!
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
wow! really? Thats gonna go down like a lead balloon.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
It was decided before I even started here. They had a multi year contract and didn't want to renew.
mysticgreg@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
I hear ya. At this point my whole job is basically people yelling about things completely out of my control or influence unfortunately.
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 1y
🎵 Work work work work work work
indisin@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
Catfish@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Ah, I was wondering what that noise was.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Espresso martini? 🍸
Catfish@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Or that goat brand coffee vodka?
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
V. nice cider, this
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
I’m having a cider, too - must be the afternoon for it. Will keep an eye out for that brand
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
That looks so good and right up my alley.
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
It’s some of my Christmas present, and was very nice
bacon@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
::: spoiler On this blessed day behold a picture of uranus
:::
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Every time I see uranus my spirit is lifted
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
It's so romantic 😍
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
Ok so still waiting on Toshiba, software company called and I'm calling back.
And I've emailed the 3rd place to get an answer.
The 3rd place is the one I really want, but I don't think I'm getting it.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
getting the f outta dodge should be the top priority. And whatever way that takes without having to whore yourself out or sell bags sounds a shit load better than when you are now tbh.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
10000000%
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
I’m off to the fish and chip shop.
Would anyone like a dimmy? Potato cake? Eldritch tentacled god in batter?
Duenan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Lots of potato cakes please.
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Pineapple fritter thanks
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
banana fritter please
Eagle@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Dim sim in batter please
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
One eldritch god and two non potato scallops please
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
A nice juicy grilled barra with some scallops would be grouse
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
I’d love a potato cake, ta
Taleya@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
just picked up 6kg of angus sausages from the local butcher for the weekend party.
There were crowds. Horrified stares. Three people decided to come back later. They just kept coming. Sausage on sausage on sausage.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
I read that as 'anus' sausages and had questions.
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
That is one end of a sausage casing, yes
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
For some, yes.
Others...it very?
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
So glad I'm not the only one.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
There's dozens of dozens....DOZENS!!!
Taleya@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
first time with sausages?
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
Handle one several times a day.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
Back in Melbs.
No rando convos :(
I miss them already.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I hate that about here. So closed off.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
boundaries!!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
😂
I think this is my favourite. Brilliant
Almacca@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Over in the far queue.
Eagle@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
I love this!
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
I'm so thankful for the cooler conditions for the next week. I've got shit to do and it helps immensely.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
I'm getting slaughtered at gin rummy today. Please send good luck wishes.
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
🍀🤞🏼
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
I am crawling back 🙂
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
Still no joy convincing the mrs on the camper trailer/poptop/campervan/whatever you want to call it. She wants to think about it more. her primary concern is we wont use it enough, but its real hard to convince her shes wrong when the campervan would make it all so much easier to actually do it more frequently. chicken and egg. We dont do it often cause its hard so we dont wanna spend money to make it easier.
Found a couple worth checking out. But the flipside is I found tons of places I want to go assuming we get one.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
On my second coffee but all I have succeeded in doing is adding a heightened layer of anxiety over the overwhelm. I have so much to do I can't find a place to start 😭😔
But haircut after work. New colour I think...dunno what yet...
tone212_@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
I’m feeling for the people who went Laneway, they would be getting soaked right now.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
tone212_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
I’m so sorry to hear that :(
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I should really check this out. At least so I can understand this comment thread every week. Alas, I am working my way through Aronofsky films.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
omg, I love Aronofsky movies, I haven't watched them all bit what I have seen are really good
special love for The Fountain
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Okay! I will see about that one next and we can compare notes.
So far I I have watched: The Whale, Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream, and Pi.
(Ellen Burstyn is astonishing in Requiem!)
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Cant wait to see how messed up this next episode will be.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Pleas enjoy all episodes equally
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I opted to work today, and in the field no less, so all I can think about now is how soon I can finish and get back to catch up lol. It's a bit unhealthy how much I've been waiting for new episodes to drop 😂
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Thank you for reminding me. Will binge watch this weekend lol
Catfish@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
"Morning, will you be my Valentine?" sticks tongue in ear runs off to piss like a racehorse
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
😐
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
👅👂
Duenan@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Blah. Set myself up in a room and someone’s taken my spot and I’ve had to move again to have some time and coffee to myself.
Not ideal start.
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Stuff cooking. I hear some fish & chips calling my name.
I small fisherman's basket later ... damn it just hits the spot tonight.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
I’m at work and now people are looking at me funny
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
And a very happy Valentine's Day to you too spud
bacon@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
but is that in public
Catfish@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I once saw a woman plucking her pubic line in Princes Park. So it happens...
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
I bet that was also Valentine's day
Catfish@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Nope.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
that is an odd and very specific punishment
Taleya@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
.....you motherfuckerrrrrrr
StudChud@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Taleya@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
I'm gonna kick your arse.
From here to right over theeeree
StudChud@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Cheers little cherubs ❤️🍺
*This post was proudly sponsored by Novelty Mugs
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Cheers 🍷
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Cheers 🍺
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Salud 🍺
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Sahtain 🍺
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Bottoms up!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Cheers 🍺
StudChud@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Duenan@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Home in record time and all settled now, let the weekend begin.
Dodged school traffic, home in 17 mins, could have been down to 15 if people wouldn’t make right turns at super busy roads.
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Nice drop of rain. The garden needs it.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Alright, I'm home. I'm going to stretch out the anticipation and murder the tower of dishes, vacuum, and shower before I lose several hours to the show of the season. I suppose this is not dissimilar to the concept of "edging"
E: I have watched it. I suppose, in line with the theme above...
::: spoiler Severence s2e5 mild spoiler
... I feel a bit blue-balled. Way to end it there again!!
I freaking clapped and cheered when that elevator first opened though. THAT'S OUR GIRL :::
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Hehe. I guess it’s all about delayed gratification in both cases… and so nice to wake up in the morning with the chores done
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Not just waking up in the morning, even sitting myself on the couch right now - I feel like I've earned it... and once I've watched today's episode I can spend as long as I like trawling through theories with no guilt!
I am normally very bad at doing the delayed gratification thing so today is a real win
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
I am so hungry today. 😔
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
I feel like eating too but too early to cook.
dumblederp@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Same, I think it's the cool change.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
If you return an online purchase for a different size in store do you have to print the email or can you just show it on your phone?
dumblederp@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
I don't there's any set rules, probably best to call the store, remember the name of whoever you speak to.
tone212_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Never had an issue showing on phone. Just double check you can exchange an online purchase in store.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
I’ll see if I can unearth a printed receipt. Otherwise I have the order confirmation email
StudChud@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
A flea, some blood
Starchy is a Spud
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Useless, a god
Ratchety old sod
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Majeure, he’s keen
Suck a stinky sardine
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
A sheila, a peeler
A mashed potato dealer
Eagle@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
An eagle, so regal,
But really a beagle
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Melba, a peach
Such a grumpy… beach
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Our Caffeine , who art heavenly , hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily coffee. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us into temptation; and deliver us a triple shot cappuccino.
☕️
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Ooh that’s a fancy cup
Nath@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Headphones! My work headphones for about six years have been a pair of Google Pixel earbuds that have been fine. No complaints, nothing to rave about. I've ogled a pair of Sony XM5's for the longest time, but have never been able to justify buying a pair while I have a perfectly working pair.
The Pixels are starting to wear out. I'll be getting replacement headphones this year.
Here the thing: If I wait a couple of months, I'll have enough points for a free pair of Apple Airpods Max. Only, at work the only Apple device I have is the iPad. I have a Macbook at home, but these will be for work. The biggest strength of Airpods is their ability to seamlessly work with all your Apple devices. They'll do regular Bluetooth, but they aren't special for that.
The Airpods are stupidly priced at $900. Even getting them for free that pricetag is the biggest thing I have against them. I don't really want to look like the sort of moron who would waste that much money on a pair of headphones. I thought of getting them, selling them and then buying a pair of Sonys. Only, Ebay seems to have Airpods going at around the price of the XM5's anyway. So, that pathway looks like a hassle for no real gain.
Options:
What to do? I don't suppose anyone has had any experience with both XM5's and the Airpods Max, do they?
tone212_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
I have the XM4's and they are fantastic headphones. I use mine alongside my Airpods Pro (the earbuds) as there's times I don't feel like wearing over ear headphones (eg. when it's hot). I would go whatever path leads to you to having the XM5's. The Airpods Max are so overpriced for what they offer in my opinion. And this is coming from someone who owns multiple Apple products.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Sadly don’t have any experience with either.
I used to be fairly big into the audio space, took me awhile but I worked out what sort of sound signature suited me best and went and experiments with a ton of headphones and stuff.
What are you looking for in a pair of earbuds/pieces or headphones?
Nath@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
Headphones I can wear all day at work. Noise blocking is fine (it isn't that noisy in the office). I need to take video calls a couple of times a day, so the mic quality is crucial. I don't want to be raising my voice to be heard by other parties as that'll annoy people in my area.
I love my Jabra in-ear headphones for running, but they're not awesome for calls and they'll go flat after about 4-5 hours of constant use. In fairness, they're probably ok for wearing all day with a couple of charges in their case but the mic quality isn't good enough.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Honestly I would do #1 or #2. No-one is going to know or care how much the airpods retail for so if you want them go for it. I would probably go for the xm5s just to avoid apple not playing nice with non apple but I haven't tried them (I have Bose QC at home / whenever I need full on noise cancellation and pixel buds everywhere else). The Sony's have a good name.
I don't suppose you can try them both at JB Hi-fi like for over ear ones?
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
I wear at least one in ear headphone most of the workday and a lot on weekends. I have used Apple, Sony, and Bose
To date, the Bose quite comfort ultra has been the best, no question. Comfort, volume, sound quality, ambidextrous controls, noise cancelling, etc.
I have owned 2 pairs of Sony XM 4s and although they sound great, they battery degrades after a year and won’t hold a charge (on both pairs)
Airpods just don’t fit my ear hole properly and I don’t think there’s size adjustment capability?
Also: MrsGod has Sony XM 5 and still going strong after a year. She likes them.
dumblederp@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
I got my XM3 cans May 2019 and they're still going great. Somewhat grotty as I also use them as ear muffs, eg chainsawing and wood chipping. I've probably used them at minimum 4h a day 4 days a week in that time. Still finish the day with about 50% charge left in them. The XM5s don't fold down which could be a travel concern but I haven't actually folded my xm3s away very often. I went to Amsterdam for a few months so used the case on the plane. I have a big head so tend to prop them above my ears as required, vs my friends wife who can wear them as a bit of a necklace. I see the XM5s on sale on ozbargain pretty often.
I'd consider Airpods Pro Gen 2 as I hear great reviews of them, also mum's going a bit deaf but is too tight to buy herself some, I could palm them off to her as hearing aids.
The sony cans can get hot in summer, I also have an Aftershokx bone conduction headset which are great in the heat, but don't "block" any sound as they keep my ear canals open - for cycling.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 0 pts · 1y
My bose ones were 500 and I felt like a fuckwit but my god they sound so fucking good lol
Get the airpods
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Friday quiz
9/10 for me. I have too much time on my hands.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
8/10
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
8/10 - feels like a record for me!
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
8/10!
StudChud@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
4/10 LOL.
Could have been 6 but went against my gut.
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
8/10, and I even got a sports one right
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Beep Beep 🚚
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Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
A dry martini, a plate of oysters kilpatrick and some, um, congenial company please chef.
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
🍸🥓
🦪🦪🦪🦪🦪🦪
🦪🦪🦪🦪🦪🦪
🦪🦪🦪🦪🦪🦪
🦪🦪🦪🦪🦪🦪
🦪🦪🦪🦪🦪🦪
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no doubt those oysters will attract some company
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
@indisin@aussie.zone
indisin@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Your decline has been noted. We have sent someone to take your place.
indisin@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Thanks chef. I live in hope.
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Lord Cthulhu in bowtie and suit 🦑🤵🏼♂️
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Party pie party
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
🎉🥧🎉
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Love it. Impeccable. Bravo
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Potato with goodies please chef
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
🥔🍪🍺
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Your finest yardfowl and a slug of Pischacha the Weeping Angel.
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
🐓👼
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I’ve had my lunch and cued up an afternoon of Quebecois folk music. Back to work
Almacca@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I binged on that stuff a couple of years ago. Quebec Redneck Bluegrass Project are now a favourite.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Today's song
Amazingly chill
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
StudChud@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Don't Wait Up - Midnight Generation - new music for me.... alright alright alright
Edit - if anyone can point me to any other artists with this sound that'd be just swell.
Edit edit... YouTube algorithm has come though with the goods
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Anyone got good leads on places to acquire non-white patterned sheer curtains? Doesn't need to be skulls & bats, but not bloody granny florals would be grand.
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Spotlight has pinstripes, plains and semi-geometrics as well as the granny florals. I would imagine most manufacturers would have at least some designs that aren't floral.
random selection
Catfish@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
You're getting different search results than I. Looked there first specifically because of the sale. Bugger the internet, will go in person.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Perfect post work track.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Hell yeah
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Severance spoilers:
May I say a question?
::: spoiler spoiler You shouldn't let them have a funeral. It makes them feel like people. :::
☠️
::: spoiler spoiler Who the fuck is Ms Wong :::
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
::: spoiler Title I dunno but when I die I will not rest peacefully unless I know someone organises a watermelon likeness of me at the wake :::
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
::: spoiler spoiler Would a hollow watermelon head filled with alcoholic punch do? That way we wouldn't have to cut into it. :::
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
::: spoiler spoiler
God, she was so petty! "Anonymous" complaints about paperclips and big words, my arse. She sounds like some bitchy aunties I've worked with eons ago.
I was so glad to see Helly R back but so sad to see her trying to grapple with iMark's coldness towards her. What a difference from Helena when she heard about Ms Casey being his outie's seemingly dead wife - she instantly suggested they find out what happened as a team, rather than cast doubt.
Also, Ricken is so pathetic.
:::
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
::: spoiler Title to be fair there's nothing worse then a back-to-front paperclip tho.... 😂 :::
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Tonight I am listening to "Hit Girls of the Sixties" with
Shout by Lulu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB_gALjOLqI
I close my eyes by Dusty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJbo1noOAQo
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
I love Dusty.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
spooky https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8bAbvk5Hs4
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
i luv her too, such a beautiful voice and a great singer