They'll be doing touristy things. Staying in a backpackers hostel. My night's been good, lots of laughs and now a little bit sad. I am happy for her but a little anxious because this is her first trip without a proper adult. Thanks for asking.
Welp, I may feel like my thesis is complete shite and that doing a research project was the worst decision ever that's dredged up an unrelenting blast of old trauma, but because nobody fucking applies for scholarships in my school, I did... and guess who just got $3000 for filling out some forms - when I'm weeks away from graduating ๐
Sadly, it is taxable as I'm a part-time student, but hell, at least it'll be in this FY where my taxable income isn't as high due to having worked part time
Trick was to take him to the same park several times a day so he got over being hyper stimulated / fixated. It worked. Now he doesn't give two shits about anything.. other dogs / kids. So I have upgraded his braincell count to 3, from 2.
Nice. My tip, still keep eyes open for skateboards and electric scooters....took my doggo an extra year after graduating to off lead status before he could see those and not be bothered...
I have a very dear older family friend that is in early stage Alzheimer's. We travelled together about 18 months ago but she is really past it now and we kinda knew that would happen (it was a bit of a last harrah family visit). there's a family event coming up and she would love to go. I have told her that I can't manage to find accommodation that will suit us (true) and I also think she is a bit past it (true and said and received with love). But she wants to and is a little bit past reason (keeps saying 'I will let you know if I can come') and it breaks my heart. I am gonna zoom her into it (someone in her home can help).
But fuck this getting old business. She was the strongest most capable woman I knew growing up. Always a real rock for me. Aaargghh.
That's a bit mad. I went out with coat and beanie, although the beanie didn't last long and the coat was unzipped about half way.
I don't really mind the cold much when walking (although the icy drizzle yesterday was a bit much). It doesn't take much effort to warm up, it's really only when sitting around that the cold is a problem - or especially trying to do things like type with cold fingers. I've got very low heat tolerance though, once you get past the mid 20's I find it's getting unpleasant, by the 30's I just want to lie down and whimper.
I can't deal with the heat either. On a day like today, I'd be wearing trackies and a hoodie on a walk. If it's sunny and over 12ยฐ, I'd probably rock shorts. My legs don't really get cold that much.
I like to think of it as a blank canvas. Having seen some of the thistles and spikey things that grow as weeds around here I'd also consider lumpy lawn to be a big improvement.
Yes, I have a few plants I'll be moving. My basic plan is to put in a native garden on the side and back on the left, which is the bit next to the outdoor area and where you look out from the lounge. Then have a herb and vegie garden on the side and back on the right, with a couple of citrus trees on the side. Keeping the centre section as grass.
That assumes the landlord approves, of course. But I can't see why they won't. I just need to actually get around to asking for permission, it's on the to do list. It should add value to the place for them, and it gives me a project to do with lots of physical work which will be good for me - and the cost of a gym membership will buy a lot of tubestock instead! If the landlord hates plants for some reason I'll just to the herb and vegie garden (which they are not allowed to say no to without a good reason) and probably put the citrus into some pots.
Be prepared for them to say no because these new developments are often rented out to churn through tenants - landlords usually want something "low maintenance" and ready for the next tenant to move into with minimum fuss. In-ground plantings, beyond a few strappy plants and a token stunted maple, are just too much for most people, it seems.
That's how it was at my cousin's place in the same suburb as yours. They just grew things in pots and planter boxes. But hopefully you have a good landlord who likes the place getting spruced up and is looking to attract a higher quality/longer staying tenant! ๐ค๐ฝ
yay, I went to the beach with my new gum boots. The tide was out and I was adventurous and walked right out across the sand flats to the far rocks that are usually well underwater.
It is much more solid than I expected for the price, and a touch bigger than I was envisaging. It mostly went together easily too, with only a few bolts at the end which were tricky to position and in a place that didn't allow you to turn the allen key fully. I think I've only got three more bits of furniture to assemble now, the two bedside tables and a small shelf.
Edit: and I now have a working computer too! The important peripherals have all been installed: mouse, keyboard, speakers, and cat sleeping mat.
A place called Living Styles, but it was a clearance item which has now been discontinued. I got quite a bit of furniture and decor items from them which have all been really good, so worth a look at any way.
Am meant to transfer to a new department at work next week, but the new team didnโt initiate the transfer correctly - so my old role couldnโt be backfilled..
..now thereโs a fight brewing over when I should actually transition. Itโs good to be wanted, but I feel like a kid whoโs divorcing parents are fighting for custody!
Blended the 1st chilli ferment last night. 13 day ferment. The one w/ homegrown apricots, raspberries. Surprisingly it's actually very good. Can taste them through the heat. Never had a hawt sauce like that. Raspberries made it a nice deep red. Was going to turn the last of chillies into powder but instead going to start anothery of that today.
I think taking the chilli seeds out before the ferment (usually don't bother) really made a difference and let the sweetness cut through. Bit time consuming but worth it.
Mickey crawls into my oodie and has the audacity to grumble (literally, it's so cute!) when he dutch ovens himself (and me ๐). Of course I trapped him so he had to experience his stank - it's the least I could do to repay his fart to my face.
Dream 1: Outfit competition with the band Oasis. Woke up before final verdict.
Dream 2: was my birthday with people I didn't know (but knew in the dream). Had a good time.
Recipie uses russet spuds - which are not common here. Also they recommend Idaho spuds, also not easily found here. Both of these are extreme 'floury' spuds and used for french fries and mashing. If your brushed spuds were a bit more waxy, then I can see that this recipie wouldn't work so well. Brushed spuds are usually a good allrounder variety, mashes and bakes fairly well, but are not extreme floury or waxy though they do tend more towards the floury sort. I also use a salad spinner to remove moisture rather than the towel method, as I'm lazy and it works very well. I usually add a couple of heaped tablespoons of plain flour and an egg to the shreds (well mixed in) before frying as I find this works to hold the shreds together reliably with practically any potato, and gets nicely crispy.
Also, the heat in the pan matters for getting that nice brown crust. A hotter pan and use a mixture of butter and oil so it doesn't burn as quickly, then let the hb sit on the heat for a good 5 mins to get a nice crust on it before turning. Cast iron is perfect for hbs, as it holds the heat so well. I think the recipie is probably very good indeed for extreme floury spuds, but might be difficult to adjust for less floury spuds unless you add a bit of flour and an egg to bind.
I had a look and apparently brushed potatoes are often Sebago which are floury. They would get crispier than a waxy potato but maybe not hold together as well.
Thereโs also other stuff people do like rinsing the starch off the shreds, squeezing them bone dry with a tea towel or a ricer, and pre-heating the oil before frying.
Using enough oil also makes potatoes crunchier, as well as using a type of fat that can be heated higher. (Not butter, more something like tallow or ghee. Edit: Canola or coconut would also work.)
Iโm not an expert and havenโt really made hash browns so thereโs no criticism here. Just curious about the science of the process and see people talking about different methods.
Yeah did all that, I used butter and a medium heat setting on cast iron. They really didnโt turn out like I expected. My imagination has got the best of me haha.
Miss Meow is finding her wooden climbing frame a touch high to jump on (and she shuns the little ladder designed to help). I've put a plastic container there to give her a step and she's happily using it now, which is good as that's the access to her food platform and the window hammock (which she is snoozing on in the morning sun right now). I've ordered a set of little steps as a more permanent solution.
Today's goals: life admin and getting the computer set up.
Edit: getting the computer set up has a bonus feature of letting me access the vacuum cleaner, which I put in a cupboard and then put the computer stuff in front of.
Scienceworks, NGV, acme, the museum, the immigration museum (I need to go, apparently my Opa is named in the immi museum), the zoo.
The 1000 steps is still nice even if it's raining, smells great and there's tons of wildlife if you're quiet. I saw a wallaby there once and plenty of fairy wrens!
In a different life I worked at scienceworks and I have no desire to go back there on a raining winter weekend! But I have been wanting to see the Werribee zoo and maybe fanging over to the 1000 steps would be good. Thanks!
Cuddling with my warm fuzzy baby. Her bunny soft fur, her warm comforting bulk, her sweet good natured face. I love my cat so much and kiss her little head.
Man, I just put all my estimated earnings and tax paid etc into a calculator and I'm depressed once again at the removal of the LMITO. I hate that I'm probably going to have such a 2.5-3k tax bill at the end despite working part time :( I'm so used to having tax returned and July being a bit of a splurge month.
Why the hell is my employer withholding so little tax?! Ugh. I know it's better to have the money up front and earn interest (which also gets taxed...) but psychologically it effing sucks.
Next time I might start having a separate "tax" account to save the money into, like it's an annual bill. E: or just dump it into super since mine's rather low for my age... Could use it for FHSSS or one of those grown-up things
This used to be called a LOL - Lady of Leisure. Estimated income level = $200,000 pa MINIMUM. Without working, that's a shittonne of capital at 2% pa averaged. She can dream, but those dreams are not realistic. I doubt even the lottery would finance that sort of lifestyle.
My dream is to have an abode in Melbourne, and also a second abode in a regional place I like that serves as a weekender but I will eventually retire there. I'd love to retire early; I don't think my body can handle hard physical labour for another 15 years even though I love it. That's probably it lol. It's only the lottery: when I was a kid a lottery win would set you up for life. Now I feel like it'll pay off your house and your kids education and not much more.
Edit: that's assuming I win something smallish. If I won like 15 million dollars or something that'd be very different.
I think I'll get a big fast SSD for the computer to put Linux on. I might as well find things to claim in the EOFY sales because I've been getting tax bills the last couple of years. Might as well spend and claim
In winter I think it's bad to be nocturnal, you need Vitamin D exposure. In other seasons, you'll get enough incidental Vitamin D exposure, so as long as being nocturnal doesn't reduce your mood.
I believe it is most productive to work to your body clock preferences, whether you are an early bird or night owl. Societal arrangements generally favour early birds, so some of us are just permanent double shot caffeine addicts in the A.M.
170 Comments
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 17 pts · 1y
It's my birthday so that means seafood and cheese platter day.
tone212_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Happy birthday! This platter sounds nice, which cheeses will feature?
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Thanks.
3ร Mersey Valleys and a wedge of South Cape brie.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Happy Birthday to my favourite CEO ๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ง๐๐พ
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Thank you. You're my favourite Seagoon โค๏ธ
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Hoppy birthday! All the beers you could want are coming your way.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Thanks. Beers tomorrow. G&T tonight
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Enjoy your special day, or 5.
All the best.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Thanks
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Happy Berfday Chief ๐ฅ
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Thanks.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Happy b'day!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Thanks
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Happy birthday!!!!!!!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Thanks
Duenan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Happy birthday CEO. Have a wonderful day!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Thanks.
SituationCake@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Happy Birthday! May it be a cracker!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Thanks. It'll be a 5 day extravaganza.
Eagle@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Happy Birthday!๐ง๐ค๐ฆช
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Thanks.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Happy birthday, here is a frozen sardine for your platter: ๐ง๐
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Thanks. Just throw it at me, I'll catch it like a pelican.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR CEO!!! I hope you an excellent day and enjoy alllll of the treats!!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Thanks
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
๐๐ happy birthday!! Enjoy the festival of CEO ๐ป
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Thanks
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Thanks
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
๐
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Thanks
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Happy birthday! ๐๐ง๐ค๐ฆช
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Thanks
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
and ๐
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Thanks
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Happy birthday CEO! I hope you've had a lovely day for it. Can't go wrong with the oysters etc you had.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Thanks
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Happy birthday! ๐
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Thank you.
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Happy birthday CEO! Hope youโre having a fabulous day and getting spoilt! ๐
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Thanks. I am.
eatham@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Happy birthday :)
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Thanks
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 15 pts · 1y
Guys, my newly adult daughter is on an overnight bus with her friend on the way to Adelaide for a few days. I am sad but I'll be ok.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
That's awesome that she's having adventures!! What's planned for ADL?? How has your night been?
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
They'll be doing touristy things. Staying in a backpackers hostel. My night's been good, lots of laughs and now a little bit sad. I am happy for her but a little anxious because this is her first trip without a proper adult. Thanks for asking.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
she'll be fine, you have raised her well ๐๐
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Thank you.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 14 pts · 1y
Welp, I may feel like my thesis is complete shite and that doing a research project was the worst decision ever that's dredged up an unrelenting blast of old trauma, but because nobody fucking applies for scholarships in my school, I did... and guess who just got $3000 for filling out some forms - when I'm weeks away from graduating ๐
Sadly, it is taxable as I'm a part-time student, but hell, at least it'll be in this FY where my taxable income isn't as high due to having worked part time
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 1y
Nice. And trust me everyone feels like that weeks away from graduating - you are doing just fine.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 13 pts · 1y
What are you peasants eating?
tone212_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Suddenly I don't want my planned dinner, I want that spread.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Ayyyyyyyye!!!!!! ๐๐๐
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I'm also having a seafood feast for dinner
(It's sardines on toast)
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
A bit of crab meat rolled down my leg so the dog got some too.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
... I had tinned spaghetti on toast. It was delicious OKAY.
Glad you've celebrated hard though, this looks amazing and you deserve all of it!!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Thanks
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Hot bowl of noodles tonight..
Itโs too cold!
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 13 pts · 1y
Well it's official.
Hambam is now confidently an off leash walker.
I have waited for this moment for a long time.
Trick was to take him to the same park several times a day so he got over being hyper stimulated / fixated. It worked. Now he doesn't give two shits about anything.. other dogs / kids. So I have upgraded his braincell count to 3, from 2.
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
Nice. My tip, still keep eyes open for skateboards and electric scooters....took my doggo an extra year after graduating to off lead status before he could see those and not be bothered...
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 13 pts · 1y
I have a very dear older family friend that is in early stage Alzheimer's. We travelled together about 18 months ago but she is really past it now and we kinda knew that would happen (it was a bit of a last harrah family visit). there's a family event coming up and she would love to go. I have told her that I can't manage to find accommodation that will suit us (true) and I also think she is a bit past it (true and said and received with love). But she wants to and is a little bit past reason (keeps saying 'I will let you know if I can come') and it breaks my heart. I am gonna zoom her into it (someone in her home can help).
But fuck this getting old business. She was the strongest most capable woman I knew growing up. Always a real rock for me. Aaargghh.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
I'm sorry for what's happening. Dementia related ageing just sucks. ๐ซ
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
I'm so sorry. hugs
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 1y
Has CEO invited you all to their party tonight or just me?
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
Iโm allergic to karaoke
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Booooooo
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
yep and apparently it's not BYO which is very generous of her.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
There will be street artists, unicorns and fairy bread.
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Do we get to smash a piano with sledgehammers?
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Yeah
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Bribed her with offers of soju and oysters.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
That would do it.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I'm not cool enough for parties sadly
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Did you try giving her a frozen sardine?
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
::: spoiler minus 3.5, feels like minus 6
:::
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Around 4ยฐ here, feels like 0. It's gloriously crisp.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
We've almost reached 0 now (still feels -3.7^o^). Its now beautifully sunny with bright blue skies, so we're heading off on the morning walk.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I just some bloke walking his dog in shorts and t-shirt. Absolute madman.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
That's a bit mad. I went out with coat and beanie, although the beanie didn't last long and the coat was unzipped about half way.
I don't really mind the cold much when walking (although the icy drizzle yesterday was a bit much). It doesn't take much effort to warm up, it's really only when sitting around that the cold is a problem - or especially trying to do things like type with cold fingers. I've got very low heat tolerance though, once you get past the mid 20's I find it's getting unpleasant, by the 30's I just want to lie down and whimper.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I can't deal with the heat either. On a day like today, I'd be wearing trackies and a hoodie on a walk. If it's sunny and over 12ยฐ, I'd probably rock shorts. My legs don't really get cold that much.
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
That's a pretty brutal back yard. Lumpy lawn and colorbond.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
I like to think of it as a blank canvas. Having seen some of the thistles and spikey things that grow as weeds around here I'd also consider lumpy lawn to be a big improvement.
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
It's blank for sure. You'll get to do what you want with it. That is a crispy new looking fence.
Did you mention pulling up plants are your old place or am I getting my moving people confused?
Tubestock natives are usually cheap and often sponsored by councils or bush regeneration projects.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Yes, I have a few plants I'll be moving. My basic plan is to put in a native garden on the side and back on the left, which is the bit next to the outdoor area and where you look out from the lounge. Then have a herb and vegie garden on the side and back on the right, with a couple of citrus trees on the side. Keeping the centre section as grass.
That assumes the landlord approves, of course. But I can't see why they won't. I just need to actually get around to asking for permission, it's on the to do list. It should add value to the place for them, and it gives me a project to do with lots of physical work which will be good for me - and the cost of a gym membership will buy a lot of tubestock instead! If the landlord hates plants for some reason I'll just to the herb and vegie garden (which they are not allowed to say no to without a good reason) and probably put the citrus into some pots.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Be prepared for them to say no because these new developments are often rented out to churn through tenants - landlords usually want something "low maintenance" and ready for the next tenant to move into with minimum fuss. In-ground plantings, beyond a few strappy plants and a token stunted maple, are just too much for most people, it seems.
That's how it was at my cousin's place in the same suburb as yours. They just grew things in pots and planter boxes. But hopefully you have a good landlord who likes the place getting spruced up and is looking to attract a higher quality/longer staying tenant! ๐ค๐ฝ
SituationCake@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I like the foggy view of the trees.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
It's a privacy screen; under all those leaves, those trees are naked ๐
kudra@aus.social · 4 pts · 1y
@StudChud @SaneMartigan
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
yay, I went to the beach with my new gum boots. The tide was out and I was adventurous and walked right out across the sand flats to the far rocks that are usually well underwater.
here's a pic looking back at the shore ๐
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
That's a beautiful photo.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Thank you. ๐ It's a very photogenic place.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
That's so lovely. The sun reflection is beautiful!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
I had no idea it was going photograph like that, with reflections, if I knew I would have centred the picture a bit better
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Nah, just frame it as rule of thirds. It's lovely.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
Gorgeous photo. Spin is right, the reflection fits perfectly into the right third of the picture
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
I survived work. Must make tea
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
Step 1 in life admin day complete:
::: spoiler I have a desk
:::
It is much more solid than I expected for the price, and a touch bigger than I was envisaging. It mostly went together easily too, with only a few bolts at the end which were tricky to position and in a place that didn't allow you to turn the allen key fully. I think I've only got three more bits of furniture to assemble now, the two bedside tables and a small shelf.
Edit: and I now have a working computer too! The important peripherals have all been installed: mouse, keyboard, speakers, and cat sleeping mat.
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Oooh, that actually might work at my place... Where'd you find it? Allen key = IKEA?
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
A place called Living Styles, but it was a clearance item which has now been discontinued. I got quite a bit of furniture and decor items from them which have all been really good, so worth a look at any way.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
I wish I'd taken annual leave tomorrow so I could have a 4 day weekend. Ah well.
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
Hullo
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Heyyyo
thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works · 9 pts · 1y
Am meant to transfer to a new department at work next week, but the new team didnโt initiate the transfer correctly - so my old role couldnโt be backfilled..
..now thereโs a fight brewing over when I should actually transition. Itโs good to be wanted, but I feel like a kid whoโs divorcing parents are fighting for custody!
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Managerial incompetence, don't you love it?
thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 1y
Oh, totally! ๐
I have a feeling Iโm going to have a LOT of (unpaid, as Iโm on salary) overtime in the next three weeks as a result!
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
If you're in a position to do so, I would flag it now and ask for some time in lieu.
Working extra as a result of others' stupidity is beyond frustrating.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
Blended the 1st chilli ferment last night. 13 day ferment. The one w/ homegrown apricots, raspberries. Surprisingly it's actually very good. Can taste them through the heat. Never had a hawt sauce like that. Raspberries made it a nice deep red. Was going to turn the last of chillies into powder but instead going to start anothery of that today.
I think taking the chilli seeds out before the ferment (usually don't bother) really made a difference and let the sweetness cut through. Bit time consuming but worth it.
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
Aaaaaaaaaaaargh
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
what happened?
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Nothing, today's just an incoherent scream day
StudChud@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
Mickey crawls into my oodie and has the audacity to grumble (literally, it's so cute!) when he dutch ovens himself (and me ๐). Of course I trapped him so he had to experience his stank - it's the least I could do to repay his fart to my face.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Dream 1: Outfit competition with the band Oasis. Woke up before final verdict. Dream 2: was my birthday with people I didn't know (but knew in the dream). Had a good time.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
I made hash browns. It just ainโt the same. Maybe brushed potatoes arenโt the best for it.
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
They should be ideal. What recipie did you use?
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
I followed this one to the letter and it really doesnโt work well. Itโs also pretty time consuming
Hash Brown
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
Recipie uses russet spuds - which are not common here. Also they recommend Idaho spuds, also not easily found here. Both of these are extreme 'floury' spuds and used for french fries and mashing. If your brushed spuds were a bit more waxy, then I can see that this recipie wouldn't work so well. Brushed spuds are usually a good allrounder variety, mashes and bakes fairly well, but are not extreme floury or waxy though they do tend more towards the floury sort. I also use a salad spinner to remove moisture rather than the towel method, as I'm lazy and it works very well. I usually add a couple of heaped tablespoons of plain flour and an egg to the shreds (well mixed in) before frying as I find this works to hold the shreds together reliably with practically any potato, and gets nicely crispy.
Also, the heat in the pan matters for getting that nice brown crust. A hotter pan and use a mixture of butter and oil so it doesn't burn as quickly, then let the hb sit on the heat for a good 5 mins to get a nice crust on it before turning. Cast iron is perfect for hbs, as it holds the heat so well. I think the recipie is probably very good indeed for extreme floury spuds, but might be difficult to adjust for less floury spuds unless you add a bit of flour and an egg to bind.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
Interesting thank you ๐
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
What was up with them?
I had a look and apparently brushed potatoes are often Sebago which are floury. They would get crispier than a waxy potato but maybe not hold together as well.
Thereโs also other stuff people do like rinsing the starch off the shreds, squeezing them bone dry with a tea towel or a ricer, and pre-heating the oil before frying.
Using enough oil also makes potatoes crunchier, as well as using a type of fat that can be heated higher. (Not butter, more something like tallow or ghee. Edit: Canola or coconut would also work.)
Iโm not an expert and havenโt really made hash browns so thereโs no criticism here. Just curious about the science of the process and see people talking about different methods.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Yeah did all that, I used butter and a medium heat setting on cast iron. They really didnโt turn out like I expected. My imagination has got the best of me haha.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
Damn. Maybe trial and error will help, or higher heat, or a different recipe.
Thereโs also r/askculinary on the other place?
Pilk@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Ah yes, a Victoria St tram that smells of cigarettes. Smells nostalgic in an old pub kind of way.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
I remember the smoking ban coming into effect and all you could smell in pubs and bars was stale beer and BO.
It's better now, but the first few months before shit aired out were gnarly.
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
I had to leave the Tote one night as the pub smells were getting to me.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Cigs did a great job masking all the other shit, hey?
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
numbs your sense of smell
StudChud@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Great for cleaning up kitty litter, not great for overall health lol
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Miss Meow is finding her wooden climbing frame a touch high to jump on (and she shuns the little ladder designed to help). I've put a plastic container there to give her a step and she's happily using it now, which is good as that's the access to her food platform and the window hammock (which she is snoozing on in the morning sun right now). I've ordered a set of little steps as a more permanent solution.
Today's goals: life admin and getting the computer set up.
Edit: getting the computer set up has a bonus feature of letting me access the vacuum cleaner, which I put in a cupboard and then put the computer stuff in front of.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
I was hoping to get a little bush hike in this long weekend but the forecast is not awesome. What can I do instead that's warm?
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
We might be hitting up Mt Macedon on Sat morning. Even with a bit of rain it's pretty good.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Scienceworks, NGV, acme, the museum, the immigration museum (I need to go, apparently my Opa is named in the immi museum), the zoo.
The 1000 steps is still nice even if it's raining, smells great and there's tons of wildlife if you're quiet. I saw a wallaby there once and plenty of fairy wrens!
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
In a different life I worked at scienceworks and I have no desire to go back there on a raining winter weekend! But I have been wanting to see the Werribee zoo and maybe fanging over to the 1000 steps would be good. Thanks!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
omg, I think I had a dream/nightmare about edna everage
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I have so many questions, but am afraid to ask any
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
all I remember is the glasses and I don't think there was more to it, just saw weird glasses on a table and thought edna everage
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
I'm excited for 28 Years Later, arriving in two weeks!
Pilk@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Ahead of schedule then?
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Climate change n stuff has brought the zombie apocalypse forward at an unprecedented rate
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
I love when there's a movie you're actually anticipating coming out! It's still such a fun experience it really look forward to something!
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Cuddling with my warm fuzzy baby. Her bunny soft fur, her warm comforting bulk, her sweet good natured face. I love my cat so much and kiss her little head.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Man, I just put all my estimated earnings and tax paid etc into a calculator and I'm depressed once again at the removal of the LMITO. I hate that I'm probably going to have such a 2.5-3k tax bill at the end despite working part time :( I'm so used to having tax returned and July being a bit of a splurge month.
Why the hell is my employer withholding so little tax?! Ugh. I know it's better to have the money up front and earn interest (which also gets taxed...) but psychologically it effing sucks.
Next time I might start having a separate "tax" account to save the money into, like it's an annual bill. E: or just dump it into super since mine's rather low for my age... Could use it for FHSSS or one of those grown-up things
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Travel and when I'm not, I'll be in a nice cabin somewhere and read books all day.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
that too sounds like heaven ๐
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
There will be a fireplace and a large spa bath. I won't be slumming it.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
My really boring answer to this is go see my financial advisor and get things set up so I can live like I do now but without the work
StudChud@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I just want a home of my own
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
buy a nice small house by a beach, set up a nice art work studio, do education and training, work at my art and do part time employment
doing nothing would drive me crazy
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
This used to be called a LOL - Lady of Leisure. Estimated income level = $200,000 pa MINIMUM. Without working, that's a shittonne of capital at 2% pa averaged. She can dream, but those dreams are not realistic. I doubt even the lottery would finance that sort of lifestyle.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
You mean like a socialite?
Not sure that Low's friend said what she wants to do, only what she doesn't want.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
My dream is to have an abode in Melbourne, and also a second abode in a regional place I like that serves as a weekender but I will eventually retire there. I'd love to retire early; I don't think my body can handle hard physical labour for another 15 years even though I love it. That's probably it lol. It's only the lottery: when I was a kid a lottery win would set you up for life. Now I feel like it'll pay off your house and your kids education and not much more.
Edit: that's assuming I win something smallish. If I won like 15 million dollars or something that'd be very different.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
I just want somewhere safe and stable to live.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I think I'll get a big fast SSD for the computer to put Linux on. I might as well find things to claim in the EOFY sales because I've been getting tax bills the last couple of years. Might as well spend and claim
indisin@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Not chillis but my little tomatoes are still going
indisin@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
StudChud@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
https://youtu.be/5VIkdTnWzWY
Fkn love this song - big vibes
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
it is cool
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Beep Beep ๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ฅญ๐๐ฅฅ๐ฅฆ๐ฅ๐ซ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ฅฌ๐ฅ๐ฝ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ง ๐ฅฏ๐๐ฅ๐ฅจ๐ง๐ง๐ฅ๐ง๐ณ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅฉ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฅ๐ง๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐ฑ๐ฅ๐ฆช๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ ๐ค๐ชผ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ฅฎ๐ข๐ก๐ง๐ฐ๐ง๐ฅง๐ฆ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฐ๐ช๐ฟ๐ฏ๐ฅโ๏ธ๐ต๐บ๐ถ๐ฅค๐ง๐ง๐ฅ๐ท๐ฅ๐ธ๐น๐ง๐
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
A bowl of hot porridge with brown sugar and cream, please.
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
๐ฅ๐ฅฃ๐พ๐ฌ๐ฅ
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Seafood platter, please. Inspired by CEO!
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
๐๐ฆ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ค๐ฆ๐ฆช
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Aww yisss, thank you!
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Breakfast hotpot please
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
๐ฅฆ๐ฅฌ๐ฝ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฅ
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Needs more meat plz, and take away some veg
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
๐๐ฅ๐ฅฉ๐๐๐๐๐๐
^๐ฅฆ^
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
Studies have shown that night time shift workers ain't as healthy as day time workers. Don't ask me for proof.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
tone212_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
In winter I think it's bad to be nocturnal, you need Vitamin D exposure. In other seasons, you'll get enough incidental Vitamin D exposure, so as long as being nocturnal doesn't reduce your mood.
SituationCake@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
I believe it is most productive to work to your body clock preferences, whether you are an early bird or night owl. Societal arrangements generally favour early birds, so some of us are just permanent double shot caffeine addicts in the A.M.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Good night everyone. Sweet dreams. ๐
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
ok, lets get more stuff done ๐
fust, more pai*ning. I've nearly finished painting the bed , have to touch up the dressing table and then onto the bedside tables and the chair
I need to buy more paint too
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
done painting
now shops
then beach
then more painting
then some admin stuff
some study
it's all coming together ๐
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
You've totally go this!