Daily Discussion Thread: Thu 10 Aug 2023

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landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 15 pts · 2y (1 reply)

So I've been seeing counsellors/psychs/etc on and off since I was 13. I'd get really bad, and then we'd talk and then i'd get better and then I leave and the cycle renews itself. So about 2021 I had a really shitty counsellor. All he wanted to talk about was me getting a job, when I said to him in my final session that I want to get tested for ADHD and could he do a mini test so I'm not wasting over a grand to get told no. Anyways, he asks me like more hyperactive stuff and typical of boys, and then he goes "I don't think you have ADHD because I could tell". Negating the fact that the 5 sessions I had with him I've mentioned how I forget things, I procrastinate, I would rather play video games than do anything else. Like... he sucked, I hated him.

So, I do some Googling and find one who is close enough, schedule appointments and I've been with her ever since. She's not the type to try and "fix me", she's there for me to talk about things, she's super understanding and caring. And she also went through a diagnostic tool with me and confirmed that it is likely I have ADHD (this was before I was tested). Also diagnosed me with C-PTSD. So anyways, cut to May or so of this year, and I'm getting my appointment ready and the MHCP is wrong. Ugh, okay reschedule. Next appointment, my MHCP is not a MHCP it's actually those 5 free appointment things that I'm using for my physio so I can't use them for my psych. Next doc appointment the doc tells me that I don't have any Medicare appointments (which is wrong) but he'll get it figured out.

I never got a call or anything. So finally today going to the doc to get some scripts (and also got my doc cert to take tomorrow off, I don't care if it's unpaid I need it), and I think telling my doc that I have some not happy thoughts, I was able to get the correct MHCP.

Sorry for this long message, I'm just very happy I can see my psych again. I don't gatekeep here, if anyone needs a psych that's all telehealth, go see Roslyn Delrayne, she is just the bees knees!

RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y

Thanks so much for sharing. I've had good luck with therapists and medical people in general but I know that good referrals have been integral to that.

Outlier1031@aussie.zone · 14 pts · 2y (5 replies)

Holy fucking shit. I just realised that I know the woman at the centre of the recent death cap mushroom poisoning deaths. I used She and her husband were close friends of mine as we all worked together over 15 years ago. I went to their wedding and her in laws were genuinely the most lovely people. She had some serious issues but seemed to get better after meeting her husband. Her husband was also one of the kindest people i have ever met. I'm in shock.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (1 reply)

expect a call from the detectives investigating the case then ๐Ÿ‘

Outlier1031@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

To be honest I haven't seen either of them in years and I only posted here because it's a little pocket visited by a select few. No way I'm making a similar post on the threads discussing it on reddit. Erin had her issues but I remember her as a person who was fiercely loyal to her friends and loved animals. She had a temper but I honestly don't think she would ever intentionally harm someone. But then I knew her a long time ago and people can change for the worse.

RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y (2 replies)

You'll be dismayed at the way they have framed this article then. ffs I hate news com au.

https://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/courts-law/erin-patterson-claimed-to-police-mushrooms-were-bought-from-local-shop-as-her-exhusband-alleges-he-was-poisoned-last-year/news-story/c4377e688cd114d7d2e01e5bf116c7e1

Nothing new to see here but whether this woman deliberately fed people death caps or not, this tries to make out she did.

RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y (1 reply)

That actually has a lot of information I haven't seen before. What I have seen before was pretty much saying just that police had no idea if she had eaten the meal herself, and did not know if there were mushrooms in the meal, and made it sound like she was not providing answers that she should have been able to. That extra information could make sense of that - if she was hoping for reconciliation and then the ex has not shown up she could easily have been too upset to eat, have spent the meal pushing food around her plate and have no idea afterwards if she has eaten any of it.

RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y

I think I read it all wrong the first time expecting to be outraged. 500 dolareedoos?

Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 14 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Today I received my first ever business cards. I know that it probably seems dumb, but looking back at where I was 8 years ago, and then seeing my name on a business card as "partner", really made me smile.

Hope everyone has a great day ๐Ÿ™‚

useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y

Impressive. Letโ€™s see Paul Allenโ€™s card..

Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y

We knew him when ...

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 13 pts · 2y (20 replies)

Fuck me. Somehow ended up sitting near the hyenas today in the office. They ventured closer to our little section of the floor and disrespected the invisible boundary.

Worse part, one of them (Cheryl or Charelle or something like that) just came back from her holiday in QLD and everyone just has to hear about it.

calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y (8 replies)

i have the same group at my work. Tell me all about it...i need to know eveyhthing.... how about you shut up and remember there's no door - how about you do that....eh?!

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y (5 replies)

This group will go to the kitchen, make tea/coffee THEN RETURN to their desks for the yap session.

Our kitchen has tables and a bench with stools, all for the purpose for such chats.

Nope, not these. Need to sit at their desks for the world to hear about their massively busy and interesting lives.

calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y (1 reply)

interesting lives

but they're not though are they?!?! so inane and noise making

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y

I live a very mundane life and share snippets of it online.

Not in the office, at full volume seeking validation.

PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (2 replies)

This always intrigues me. As a factory worker at a small business, we work flat out all day. We talk at the same time of course, but mostly working at speed is a bit of a conversation killer so idle chat is occasional, brief and to the point. We're just too busy to indulge in the type of behaviour you describe. These people sauntering about the office with cuppas, yapping and whatnot: are they productive? Are they even good at their jobs? It would drive my colleagues, myself and most certainly my boss absolutely batty to have to deal with water cooler conversation overflow. It'd mean less focus on the work, less work done and potentially a lesser quality product.

Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Office life is different. I used to be a removalist and did way more work than I do now.

It's a different world.

PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y

I don't doubt that, for sure. Being a removalist is pretty hard Yakka!

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calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y

Well, you wouldn't believe it but he decided that he didn't want tiles and now is set on parquet floors!

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TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Oh my god yes! Was there a condom shortage or something?

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heyheyitskay@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y (4 replies)

Oh no. Earbuds?

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (3 replies)

Got them, but doing some team work today, so can't be isolated for the entire day.

heyheyitskay@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Team work cringe Try and get outta there early I guess.

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Generally I avoid in office teamwork, but today it's for a good cause and with people I get on with.

Might need to book some meeting rooms.

heyheyitskay@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y

I just lock myself up somewhere half the time. I'm getting frustrated with the kitchen situation though ๐Ÿซ 

anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y (1 reply)

I recently bought some noise-cancelling headphones due to a similar situation, and they are a GODSEND

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Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y

See that's why IT is great. Everyone is nerdy and has interesting hobbies. Although gaming is very popular lol

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 2y (3 replies)

Well... After a very long and expensive and confusing MH journey and some frustrating technical hiccups, I've finally got to the point where I have a box of ritalin to start on tomorrow. Strange combination of nervous, excited, guilty, relieved. Feels a bit scary having so much of a schedule 8 drug in front of me. I hope to hell this finally helps me stop sabotaging myself constantly

Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Good luck. 3 years ago I was prescribed a similar stimulant. Went from washing dishes in a kitchen to IT manager.

They can change your life.

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Thank you so much. Your story is unbelievably inspiring and I truly hope this might help me unlock that constantly thwarted potential (and prevent myself from ruining my gums from forgetting to brush for weeks on end).

Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

I hope so too :) Be aware it will take about 3 months to settle with the medication. If you find it's not working, or giving you unwanted side effects, there are other options. Best of luck to you!

melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 2y

Thereโ€™s apparently a Senate inquiry into the worsening rental crisis if anyone wanted to make a submission

https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/Worseningrentalcrisis

Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 2y

Just found out I'm getting rewarded at work. Noice

Pilk@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 2y (11 replies)

How to get a GIF to show on Lemmy (and Sync for Lemmy)

  1. Add the following code to your comment where you want the GIF to go: ![]()
  2. Find the GIF you want to add to your comment on GIPHY*
  3. On the page for that GIF click the "โ†—๏ธ Share" button
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(Consider adding the GIF to spoiler tags if it's very large on screen. Do not upload the image to Lemmy, doesn't seem to work.)

RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y (5 replies)

Please please please please please put them under spoiler tags, with a warning that they are a moving gif, no matter what size they are. Some people (like me) have sensory differences and find having moving pictures on the screen to be extremely disturbing/distressing. It is the visual equivalent of hearing someone scream every time you scroll over a comment with no way to turn it off.

useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (3 replies)

Sorry but, How do you go with all the other media? Cinema, free to air, you tube, the ads at the petrol station etc..moving images are everywhere. Has it been a lifelong issue?

Edit: sorry if too personal, just say โ€œsecure that shit Hudsonโ€! and Iโ€™ll shut up.

RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y (2 replies)

The short repetetive movements that gifs have are the worst, but I hate the ads at petrol stations and things like that too. Specifically watching a movie or video is fine, but having it on in the background is really distracting and makes it hard to concentrate on other things - it's like it takes all my attention and I can't think properly.

I think it's always been a bit of an issue, but until fairly recently we didn't have moving pictures everywhere for it to be as noticable. It's something I've been able to understand about myself a bit better more recently after learning about neurodivergence and sensory issues. It's started to become something I can understand enough to explain to other people, whereas before it was just "I don't like it" which really doesn't convey the depth of it at all.

useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Ok thank you. I can relate as MissGod has sound sensory issues.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y

indeed, I have loud tinnitus 24/7 that was worsened by last years covid vaccination

hence I like a little background noise all the time , but I try not to impose

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
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useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y

Thanks mate. You a hero. I was missing the first exclamation mark the whole time.

dumblederp@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

::: spoiler quit scene from Hercules Returns and testing Lemmy. Trial mp4 - quit scene from Hercules Returns :::

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
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landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y

I hate how expensive groceries are, I'm so sick of this.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y

::: spoiler My dinner ::: Image of a plate with an assortment of green vegetables, a couple of cherry tomatoes, pork and ginger dumplings, pommes and a hoisin dipping sauce.

It was really good. The fam were genuinely confused by this dish but consumed it anyway.

useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y (9 replies)

Choco Churro Turtle Chips ๐Ÿข๐Ÿข๐Ÿข

All downhill now

bananafungus@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y (3 replies)

I'm not allowed those anymore, and the housemate and I have very strict rules about bringing them into the house.

useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Oh really, tell me a story.

bananafungus@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Nothing exciting, only we couldn't ever leave the shop without buying them and we ate ourselves sick a couple of times.

useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y

I had to exert a phenomenal amount of will power to stop eating them. Everything is a test it seems.

landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y

Love those chips!

oztrin@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y (3 replies)

Never seen them before. Do I want to know where to acquire them?

useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (1 reply)

I mean, they are really good but probably wouldnโ€™t go out of my way to get them unless you have a Leoโ€™s close by.

oztrin@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

Bit far away, fortunately for my waistline. ๐Ÿ˜‚

landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

You can get them at Coles and Woolworths. They tastes like... Iunno, chocolate chips but it's no savoury and sweet, just sweet.

heyheyitskay@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Well work has been an entertaining shitshow and I'm choosing to focus on the entertaining part. LOL. Ahhhh. Sigh.

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y (1 reply)

My work's shitshow is more embarrassing and banal than entertaining, so I'm now invested in yours. ๐Ÿฟ

heyheyitskay@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y

Maybe I'm just easily entertained but partly also because I'm just getting out the popcorn and watching shit go down. People are having to fight stupid fires, make stupid decisions thinking they'd get ahead, and stabbing each other in the back following a restructure. People are leaving because they see through the bs and have had enough.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y (1 reply)

omg, reading about the tragedy in Hawaii. A hurricane and wild fires at the same time. I just can't imagine it. No where safe to run to.

Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y

It's awful.

Beyond the human tragedy not fire adapted native flora either they're not going to bounce back.

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RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y (3 replies)

As a fish this should not be a problem for you.

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RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Then your name should be catamphibian

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baconmash@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y (1 reply)

๐Ÿฆถ๐Ÿฆถ๐Ÿฆถ๐Ÿฆถ๐Ÿฆถ๐Ÿฆถ๐Ÿฆถ

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melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Deploy decoy feet

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tone_212@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y (4 replies)

I really do not like the word "e-meet". "Nice to e-meet you". There's no such thing as meeting someone by e-mailing them. Just go straight into saying who you are and what you want?

useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y

Hello! Nice to e-Lemmy you.

calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y (1 reply)

useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y

Yooo I cannot view this lol. The great gif mystery continues..

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y

That's... that's a hard no from me dawg who even says that. Teleconversation is bad enough imo

Duenan@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y (4 replies)

Early dinner tonight. Cheeky takeaway tonight.

Sorry for not being around lately. Been super tired and also busy.

I hope everyone has been well and doing ok lately. Will try and check in more if Iโ€™m not napping or sleeping.

::: spoiler Super Surpreme Pizza from Pizza Hut :::

PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y

I miss pizza hut. My kids want to see one, so next time I take them for a holiday I'm going to choose a place where they have a dine in pizza hut (Ballarat or Bendigo here we come!) Edit: it would seem the Bendigo one is permanently closed. I guess that narrows it down a bit!

Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y

Looks almost as good as Raven's last night. I'd destroy that in ~3 minutes

cherryripesalmoncake@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Pizza Hut is supreme.

Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y

Iโ€™m just glad the local one I go to doesnโ€™t burn them to a crisp and does the surpreme fairly well with toppings.

Taleya@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y (2 replies)

distracts self from woes via teapot hunt

TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Always wanted a nice tea set! Dunno why, just seems like a nice thing to own, ya know?

Taleya@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y

I just want a big fuckoff teapot 'cos this winter has had us going ham, and I unfortunately broke our little half moon jobbo before the move.

Eyeing off one of those 1.8L boys I want VOLUME

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y (10 replies)

New mushroom theory.

The ex-husband did it and set up his ex-wife. He has most to gain. She had nothing to gain.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y (9 replies)

Nah I reckon she tried to off the husband and in laws for inheritance purposes. Plus they were probably interfering busy bodies. The meal apparently was a beef Wellington. Who doesn't love a beef Wellington?

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y (5 replies)

How would she inherit anything? They are divorced.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (3 replies)

They are separated. She doesn't want to go halvies in the house. Kill him, kill the in laws. The house is all hers.

heyheyitskay@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y (2 replies)

I'm loving these juicy theories. I don't know that much but I know if the cops are willing to put this out in the public then they're most likely onto something. I was really curious why the food dyhydrator was seized. So what if they find traces of those mushrooms if she claims she "didn't know"? I must be missing something here.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Not sure where the dehydrator comes in only that it was discarded the day after the poisonings.

heyheyitskay@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

Yeah I feel like unless there's other evidence to suggest she planned to murder them or stand to gain from their deaths it's all circumstantial or manslaughter at best. It's a tricky one because it's very hard to prove what someone knows or doesn't know. I mean this wasn't sleeping pills or rat poison.

baconmash@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y

if they're all dead her children would inherit everything and she'd get to spend it

RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Vegans

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y (1 reply)

They love them. They just choose not to partake. Haha.

RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

Good point.

Taleya@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y

oh yeah, nothing like calculating all your deductions on your tax return and going a tentative "ooo"

AND HERE COMES THE MEDICARE LEVY WITH A FOLDING STEEL CHAIR!!!

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CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y (3 replies)

McCain's Quick Cook Straight Cut Crunchy for the win. 12 minutes in the airfryer.

Electronic_Owl@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (2 replies)

I'm going to have to try these next, 'cos the shoestring varieties are just not working out in the air-fryer. Floppy to dry twigs before you even notice. I miss the old fashioned chips from my UK childhood, but the hand-cut ones from Burger Lab in Parkdale are 9/10 for nostalgia value.

Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y

The shoestring get cold very quickly too for me (airfryer or oil).

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y

Yeah the shoestring are shit. You gotta get the straight cut ones.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

i just brush some olive oil on potato or sweet potato pieces and bake them. That's my lower cal substitute

I do like nicely made fresh hot chips tho ๐Ÿฅบ

StudChud@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y

๐ŸŽผGlaciers melting in the dead of night
And the superstars sucked into the supermassive
you set my soul alight๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ

TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y (2 replies)

gonna be honest, Not mad keen to be testing the swag in the rain this weekend but Im desperate enough for a change of scenery that it could be snowing and I'd probs still have a crack.

bananafungus@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Emergency tarp maybe? I always season mine before I take them out but I still find the moisture gets in the little corners for the first few trips.

TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y

I'm told this brand doesnt require seasoning, but I did season it anyway. And it'll be under my rain test gazebo too.

Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y (4 replies)

::: spoiler spoiler Testing gif:

Nyan kitty traversing the cosmos

Attempt 2 at nyan kitty traversing the cosmos


:::

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Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y

Hrmm second one worked from giphy.

batarians@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y (4 replies)

There is...something nesting in the ceiling cavity above my office and work haven't done anything about it despite knowing for months. I think it's a rat because some of the noises I've heard. I've mostly gotten used to it now but I must be subconsciously worried about it, because last night in my dream I was at work and rats kept breaking through the plaster and dropping all over the floor.

I need extra coffee this morning.

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MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y (1 reply)

We had mice in our house a few years back and got a pest control bloke in. The poison that is used essentially gives the pests very bad fever, so much so that they seek a cooler area, outdoors generally, and they die there.

Never had a smell issue or found any caracases in the ceiling cavity.

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Taleya@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

Mmm, willard

Taleya@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y

To sleep or watch nazis melt in the thrilling conclusion to raiders of the lost ark?

bananafungus@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y

That winds carrying on a bit, saw a couple of trucks wobble on the Bolte Bridge coming home.

StudChud@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Midnight Snack: sour cream on multigrain bread, with a few shavings of cheese.

All aboard the Fart-Train; toot toot motherfuckers ๐Ÿš‚๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ’จ

cherryripesalmoncake@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Sour cream and jam next time.. and cheese

Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y

Mmm jam. Sounds like a great idea. Maybe on pancakes.

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StudChud@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Cool weather calls for

Oodie, soft and comforting.

No plans now, cancelled.

Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (1 reply)

People are so flaky nowadays

StudChud@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y

๐Ÿ‘€

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y (11 replies)

So my Shakti mat and pillow arrived yesterday. Mother FUCKER they hurt at first. I could do my neck and shoulders and I've managed to do my feet and legs on the mat (feet I can't put my entire weight on initially). What I absolutely cannot do yet and might not be able to for a while is sit with my bum on the mat. YOW!!!

But holy hell do my muscles feel invigorated and a million times less tight. Especially my neck and shoulders! And my right arm which had been feeling weak/numb at times last year and early this year. I can use the mat or pillow while watching TV and take them around with me anywhere. This is great!

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CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y (2 replies)

This is Sven. Hello ๐Ÿ‘‹

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CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y

Masseur saddles. They eventually came in black other than that hideous beige colour.

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y (1 reply)

The best feeling is once you get off the mat and there's a massive rush of warm blood to the stimulated areas.

It's so, so good.

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

Yes, that's what I live for! The massage therapist I saw last week pointed out that's how it worked for her too. Only after you get ff the mat you suddenly feel everything falling into place....

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Please send a link of your new miracle friends.

calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y (1 reply)

https://www.shaktimats.com.au/

I will happily promote this. Works wonders for my migraines and neck and back issues.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y

This looks hurty but I'm intrigued

calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (1 reply)

they hurt at first

Oh yeah, ha ha hahaha. I've had some mild panic attacks when I've stuck with it through the first minute or so, but then realised I've got to try and get off the mat at some point.

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

It really does look a bit like a torture device so it takes some getting used to. But I think I might be a closet masochist.....

heyheyitskay@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Okay this is definitely the type of 13 degree day that laughs at my coat and scarf innit? Innit?

dumblederp@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y

I reckon the 7am dog walk was warmer than now.

bananafungus@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y (3 replies)

Next to my office is another great big building full of offices who's lights stay on 24/7 despite the place currently being unoccupied, and it really shits me. The world burns and this huge multi story building leaves it hundreds of fluorescent lights on for absolutely no reason. Not to sound silly, but it kind of makes me wish there was some sort of place you could call to complain.

Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

EPA? For the light pollution maybe. I believe there is a requirement for tall office buildings to have some lights on at the top so that emergency helicopters don't crash into them. However, I don't think this excuses having ALL the lights on.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

agreed

SituationCake@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y

So many office towers are like this. Such a waste.

RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Unphotographed burger has been consumed. Dinner was late because I got distracted enrolling in a study that popped up on my Facebook feed. It is about the effects of A2 vs standard milk, and if I do get in I get free milk for a month, plus a gift card. Don't tell them but I'd do it just for the free milk.

underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y

I love milk.

Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y (2 replies)

I have arrived home. It is not clear to me which of my tasks should happen first

Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y

Food

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landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y (7 replies)

I forget how much I hate being at the doctor's. Loud babies and people playing their things super loud. I'm going to kill myself.

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landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y (5 replies)

I'm listening to my podcasts but I have to keep an ear out for my doctor.

Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (4 replies)

I bought a pair of bose quiet comfort earbuds. They block everything out. They also have a setting where you can hear background noise but the music is still loud enough to block annoyances.

They are pricey though.

landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (3 replies)

I bought the Sony wireless earbuds one a few months ago because my WI-2000 carked it. But now that I'm getting paid more than Centrelink I might look into next time my new one does.

Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (2 replies)

These bose things are honestly the best sounding earbuds I've heard in my life. That active noise cancelling thing is unbelievable. Sometimes I put them in without music just for some peace and quiet when I'm out and about.

halibutherring@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y (1 reply)

What kind did you get?

Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y

Quiet comfort 2.

baconmash@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y (5 replies)

Breakfast ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿซ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿ‰๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฅญ๐Ÿ๐Ÿฅฅ๐Ÿฅฆ๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿซ›๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ…๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฅฌ๐Ÿฅ’๐ŸŒฝ๐Ÿฅ•๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿซš๐Ÿฅ”๐Ÿง…๐Ÿฅฏ๐Ÿž๐Ÿฅ–๐Ÿฅจ๐Ÿง€๐Ÿง‡๐Ÿฅž๐Ÿงˆ๐Ÿณ๐Ÿฅš๐Ÿฅ“๐Ÿฅฉ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ–๐Ÿฅช๐Ÿ•๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ”๐ŸŒญ๐Ÿฅ™๐Ÿง†๐ŸŒฎ๐ŸŒฏ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿœ๐Ÿ๐Ÿฅซ๐Ÿฅ˜๐Ÿ›๐Ÿฃ๐Ÿฑ๐ŸฅŸ๐Ÿฆช๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿš๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ ๐Ÿค๐Ÿชผ๐Ÿฆ€๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฅ ๐Ÿฅฎ๐Ÿข๐Ÿก๐Ÿง๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿง๐Ÿฅง๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿจ๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿซ๐Ÿฅœ๐ŸŒฐ๐Ÿช๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฅ›โ˜•๏ธ๐Ÿต๐Ÿบ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฅค๐Ÿง‹๐Ÿงƒ๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿท๐Ÿฅƒ๐Ÿธ๐Ÿน๐Ÿง‰๐Ÿ”‹

RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y (2 replies)

A giant stack of pancakes topped with a giant mound of cream and liberally drizzled with honey please.

baconmash@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (1 reply)

๐Ÿฏ

๐Ÿฆ

๐Ÿฅž

RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y

perfect thanks

Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Chicken cheese and pesto toasted sandwich please

baconmash@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

๐Ÿ—๐Ÿง€๐Ÿง„๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฐ๐Ÿฅช

PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y

Day 15 + tummy exercises completed. Fitness buddy didn't feel like it this morning. I've gotten used to exercises in a cold room but I think it was a bit too much for him! Lasagna sheets for me today, and the Minipeelers have placed an order for spaghetti. Looks like Italian tonight ๐ŸคŒ

AldiSaturdaySpecials@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
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bananafungus@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y

Ugh, went to bed with a headache and have woken up with a headache. Think I might eat a little, take some panadol, and lay back down until I have to start moving for work.

prime_factor@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y

There's someone in a Mortician t-shirt near one of the metal pubs, that has been Hacked Up By Street View.

Was kind of a Brutal Disfigurement with chopped off legs as well.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y (3 replies)

shameful ๐Ÿ˜” #Worldle #566 4/6 (100%) ๐ŸŽ‰ โญ๐Ÿช™ https://worldle.teuteuf.fr

Nath@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y

I cheated. I knew where this was, but had to look at Google maps to get the name of the country.

I'm not sure how I feel about that. I'd never have gotten it without looking at a map. But I'm not proud that I got it, either.

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

Got it on the 6th try. No cheating either!!!! Total guesses by the way.

FriendOfaFriend@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

Cool cool. Didn't know this geo version existed. Alas I exxed out. Never even heard of the place before.

heyheyitskay@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y (5 replies)

Uh oh. My fly friend is waiting for me in the bathroom again. Pervy.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (4 replies)

You need to lure him in to the bowl with a turd then flush him down.

heyheyitskay@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (3 replies)

I had the opportunity once but it was just looking at me from the shower screen and I couldn't stand the awkwardness so I just flushed and got outta there.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y (2 replies)

That fly is now bullying you.

heyheyitskay@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Yes now that you mention it. I feel intimidated. I'm going to start keeping a logbook of these events.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

logbook ๐Ÿคญ

Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y (5 replies)

What do you guys think of this bed? Overpriced?

https://www.sleepingduck.com/au/sdbed/seaspray/

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y

if it's well made that's a good price

useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y

That looks REALLY nice. Donโ€™t skimp on the mattress to buy that though!

Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y

Costly, but if it suits you it'll be fine. You get what you pay for after all. Forgot to flag Temple & Webster yesterday. You might like to check them out too - they have strong steel bed bases too.

wscholermann@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y (1 reply)
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Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

same

6368_39162@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 2y (2 replies)
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useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Moist

6368_39162@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 2y
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Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y

Time to start making the pizza. ๐Ÿ‘

Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y (7 replies)

Plan to cook with chicken drumsticks for the first time in ages tomorrow. I don't have an oven so I'll be microwaving them. Any ideas how long it will take?

::: spoiler spoiler Just kidding about the microwave. They'll be done on the stove in a tomatoey sauce. I plan to crisp the skin first and add them back in later, but what's a rough time period they'll need to be in the sauce for to cook through? :::

cherryripesalmoncake@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y (2 replies)

20-30min to cook through but with the bone and the sauce Iโ€™d prefer it go a little longer.

Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Thank you! Is it possible to "overcook" them when they're in a stew thing? Or do they just get like... Pulled pork or something. I'm not talking 8 hours, but like is it an issue if they go for 90 mins for example?

cherryripesalmoncake@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

The meat will become more stringy and fall away from the bones but itโ€™s certainly still edible. It will probably have a stronger chicken flavour. Depending on your sauce you might need to add liquid back in if itโ€™s on for 90min.

Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (2 replies)

agree with cherryripesalmoncake that 20 mins is minimum. 30 sounds about right - this pre-supposes that the tomatoey sauce is kept at a simmer. Crisping the skin will help to heat up the outside and reduces simmering time to 30 mins imo. Also number of drummies matters - all times quoted refer to a single layer in the pan. If doubling up the layers (even by 1 drumstick) then add another 15 mins.

cherryripesalmoncake@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
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Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y

Thank you chef ๐Ÿ™

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landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y (4 replies)

Holy shit I am pissing myself laughing at this TikTok my sister sent me. Here it is, I remember some folks talking about fish on here. Will warn you, if the sound of eating or like gagging turns you off, don't watch it. But man it's hilarious.

useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y

๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’ฆ

Eagle@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Thats me with any canned fish ๐Ÿคฎ

6368_39162@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 2y (1 reply)
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Eagle@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y

Thats what we say too!

Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Buenas dias, yโ€™all

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

Bonjour madame

Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

Buenos dias mama! ๐ŸŒฎ

Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (4 replies)

I am looking forward to everyone's mushroom theories tm.

I cooked for my old folks tonight and they were giving me funny looks when I brought it up. They've actually never been more pleasant.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y (3 replies)

next time my in laws come over i'm going to wear my mushroom print jeans ๐Ÿคญ

Electronic_Owl@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Got a pic of said mushroom jeans? I am intrigued!

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (1 reply)
Electronic_Owl@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

The only mushroom that has two stalks is...suggestively positioned lol

TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y

got that "Oh I love it and I hate it at the same time" song stuck in my head. Damnit rage!

StudChud@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (1 reply)

I'm feeling silky and intangible.

halibutherring@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

Ooo that sounds nice

Electronic_Owl@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y

11:59 see you on the other side

Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Was watching a silly memes video. I really liked this one. strange fruit

Taleya@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y (1 reply)

you're gonna love the ripe kiwi

Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

That is purrfect!

StudChud@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y

๐Ÿฅ”๐Ÿ’ค

prime_factor@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Dallas Buyers Club is in the lawsuit news again, for losing a lawsuit requesting the identities of reddit users.

Has that movie even made a profit? How the fuck are they making enough money to keep the lawyers happy?

useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y

Dallas Buyers Club LLC is not the sole plaintiff. As per the article itโ€™s a group of production companies bringing piracy lawsuit. ( a pretty weak one by the looks of it) The Reddit piece looks to be really inconsequential and superfluous in regards to the bigger picture.

Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y

Surprisingly warmer tonight. 14 outside right now.

Hopefully will sleep better tonight with any luck.

oztrin@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y

My efforts to do more tidying are being thwarted by Zooks demanding snuggles.

StudChud@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

๐Ÿ’€

bull@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

Online Orders 1 Week Delivery Challenge update: still only 2 of 4 orders have arrived. Getting a liiiiittle nervous as I haven't heard anything from Catch/auspost regarding the last 2 since I put in the orders.

StudChud@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y

๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿ’€๐Ÿฅ”๐Ÿ’ค

Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y (1 reply)

I've done less cocaine than Boris Becker.

RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 2y

Not enough is said about the blood on everyone's hands from their cocaine use. For about every ounce, there's a death. The cut to shit over priced ego powder has ruined Columbia and destroyed a million families. I'll continue my crusade, but it's almost pointless. People just don't give a shit unless its in their backyard. But hey, 15 minutes of thinking your better than everyone else is al worth it.

wscholermann@aussie.zone · 0 pts · 2y (1 reply)
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Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y

I think the royal commission should be chaired by butter chicken man.