Discussion Thread ๐ŸŒž Thursday 19th day of June 2025

Looks like Yarrabyte has got the lurgi. Get well soon Yarrabyte!

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120 Comments

Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 17 pts · 1y (5 replies)

Thankfully ol' girl's op went mainly well yesterday. Hopefully moving out of ICU back into the ward today or tm. Knew it was somewhat major surgery but not really ICU.

Probs going into care/rehab afterards for a bit which will piss her off. With any luck might be able to bring her in some proper soup in a week or 2.

So bit of a waiting game to see what recovery is like and go from there.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y

so many hugs , I hope she gets better very soon

SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y

Glad to hear it went well, I imagine the recovery will be tough on all of you!

Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

I'm glad to hear it went well mate โค๏ธ

melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

Good luck to your mum!

anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

All the best to your mum - I hope she has a speedy recovery

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 16 pts · 1y (9 replies)

I have an afternoon appointment so I bravely decided to try and work on my slides from home.

This is how that's going...

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

Oh dear, I can see productivity levels dropping to an all time low.

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y

It's been two hours and I've only just started doing anything relevant. Meanwhile she is constantly headbonking my hands when I try to type. And curling herself up into a different but equally comfy position every 10 minutes. I walked into this...

Eagle@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

Time to wear a hoodie backwards.

anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (3 replies)

Aww. Le purr

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

I got about 60% done before it was time to go and that involved regretfully relocating the cat about 10 times in half an hour. I wish I could tell her I love the attention, just not right now!

I will try and finish the rest when I get back and then watch something on my laptop so she can nestle on me at length.

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

Donโ€™t you feel so mean for moving them?!

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

My heart broke every time. I am so sorry sox, I wish I was done with this effing project before you had to go so I could have a guilt-free lazy weekend with you

melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

Gorgeous little princess. Melbcat is a bit heavy for me to do this but maybe next time an improvised baby wrap might hold Sox close and stop the headbonking of your hands

SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

What an absolute cutie!

SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 14 pts · 1y (1 reply)

My resignation has been officially announced, so now itโ€™s real. My manager has checked if Iโ€™m still comfortable with the decision and itโ€™s a resounding hell yes.

Now I just need to somehow stay awake after a lunch wrap that turned out way too greasy and heavy.

Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

Congrats!

Taleya@aussie.zone · 14 pts · 1y (3 replies)

trying to eat a tuna sammich. The kittens are massing. They have taken the kitchen and the hallway. I have barred my office, but cannot hold them for long. The paws scritch at the wood....mews. mews in the hall. I cannot get out. I gobble mouthful after mouthful until my chest chokes with bread. A bell rings behind me....I cannot get out....They are coming.

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

Light the beacons and Rohan will answer!!!

Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

๐Ÿคฃ

melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

This is why you always have an extra tin for them

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 13 pts · 1y (7 replies)

Today I visited the centrelink office for the first time in 18 years. I walked in and froze. It's changed so much and it's quiet which was a contrast to the last time when some cunt was having a melt down, throwing chairs and punches and the cops were called.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (3 replies)

I think they prefer us to do everything on line now

medicare is the same, they do not like walk ins

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Yeah. I did everything online but I had to go in to show ID.

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

you have my sympathies

I've rarely had a good experience with gov admin the past few years

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

I've never had a problem with them but I'm not a frequent flyer.

Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

Instantly thought of the old centrelink in fitzroy

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

It was meltdowns and yelling or people crying back in the day at my local one

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

Yes! I remember it as a combo of an airport waiting lounge and a rough pub.

TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y

Just got home from work. EOFY sucks the big one. Kill me now. (after I've had this glass of wine that magically leapt out of the fridge and into my hand) Really should eat something. Later.

Duenan@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y (10 replies)

How much bacon it took much bacon if adding to a bolognaise sauce that will contain chicken?

Catfish@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (4 replies)

I don't know, but 85 Italian Nonnas just fainted

Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Bacon no no?

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

My understanding is anything other than pork & veal mince is NO. I do all Sorts of things to meaty pasta sauce (including grated carrot) but I don't call it Bolognese

Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Guess Iโ€™ll find out to my own detriment.

LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
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PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

I reckon a small amount of bacon just to add a bit of depth to the flavour. I wouldn't fry it too much beforehand, just a little. A chicken based Bol can be a bit meh (or some I've had were), so adding just a little bacon or something cured and strong tasting is a good choice. Maybe I'm just biased because I love the richness of beef.

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

ham is fine, but bacon?

chicken?

( it's in my traditional italain cookbook )

Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

Well letโ€™s just say Iโ€™m using what I have at the moment.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

As much as you like.

bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Yes

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y

And old boss messaged me with a link to a a position he's advertising. Same salary as I am on 2 year contract vs 3 years that I'm on right now.

I'm not a huge fan of the new workplace, but cannot imagine working for him again. Top bloke, great for a chat and a beer, but absolutely shocking manager.

My message will be as follows 'Thanks for thinking of me with this role, however I'm enjoying this new job and want to see how it pans out. Maybe in another year or so'.

calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Ha. Cartoon characters are very satisfying to draw and colour.

Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

Oh wow!

LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
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RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y (1 reply)

I stopped on the way home and got some Maccas for dinner, ordered chicken nuggets so they would be easy to eat while driving. I received chicken wings instead, which failed the easy to eat test but were very tasty. I'm not sure how the staff in those places can handle busy periods, it was absolute chaos in the kitchen there.

I also got some petrol - drove in the wrong side of the pump on autopilot, but remembered before I got out and did a loop around to the right side.

The pets are very glad I am home (and that they finally got dinner). I put away the frozen stuff I brought up, and Miss Meow took the opportunity to explore the garage and van a bit while I had the door open. I also put out the bins, the new pet fencing I put up worked well - I can reach the bins easily over the fence, and don't have to worry about Mr Woof while I have the side gate open putting them out.

Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Are wings more expensive than nuggets? If so thatโ€™s a win!

How are miss meow and mr woof going at the new place?

tone212_@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y (2 replies)

A fresh, warm cinnamon scroll for late breakfast. With extra frosting. No regrets.

The sugar & caffeine high might get me into my work day, we'll see.

SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Coffee & mini jam donuts over here, mmm. Definitely powering me for the morning!

underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Yum. I'm having a lentil dahl pie for early lunch.

Catfish@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y (8 replies)

Finally feeling human enough to try one of the new toys I got before The Crud hit. Very much room for improvement, but I think we shall be friends.

dinosaur biscuits

Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (6 replies)

They look awesome.

My pic of the bunch would be the ones with strawberry jam.

Catfish@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (5 replies)

Thanks. It's melted smashed up boilt lolly. Which turn out to be a bit hard to find

TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (3 replies)

Try Preston Market. The out of date/out of stock re-sellers sometimes have bags of boiled lollies that are perfect for stained glass bikkies.

EDIT: or make your own. Boiled lollies are just sugar and water boiled to hard crack stage, then coloured and set. I cup of sugar+1/4 cup of water is a good base mix. Boil up to hard crack stage, then dip out a half ladleful, add food colouring to suit, stir with fork and pour onto a tray lined with baking paper to set. Dip out some more, colour etc until you have all the colours you need. I recommend banishing all pets, kids and spouses from the kitchen until you've finished. Hot sugar is nasty when juggling priorities.

And the final result is easily storable in airtight jars/bags for future use. And you're going to smash it up anyway so if bits stick to each other that's fine.

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

TIL stained glass bikkies exist. ๐Ÿ˜Š

TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

Yep. Used to do them for putting round the sides of birthday cakes for the boys. In football team colours. And to satisfy my bloke's toffee addiction. Very fun and very pretty. They look lovely as christmas tree decorations.

Catfish@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y

Yeah hot toffee is nasty stuff! Not sure I can be bothered. The sugar is cheap but if you want a bunch of different flavours the effort and price goes up quickly

melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

Woolies used to have own brand boiled lollies but theyโ€™re gone now. Some locations have swanky kinds in jars but too expensive for cooking with

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

rawr

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

Work dream. Lame.

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

The worst. Hope you can daydream at work to compensate ๐Ÿ˜

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

screams

Taleya@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

it be like that.

Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y (1 reply)

1 more sleep until I can set up the drum kit. Come onnnnnnnnnn

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

yayyyyy ๐Ÿ™‚

RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y (6 replies)

I'm back at my old place today. It looks really tatty without the furniture hiding things. It's amazing how dirty walls can get. Vacuuming is improving things slightly, but it really needs a good renovation (if it's not knocked down entirely).

I've dismantled Miss Meow's old cat tree, when the weather warms up I'll use the pieces to make her an outdoor tree in the covered area.

Next main task is a quick cleanup of my nasty carpet stain. It was caused by a dented tin of plums fermenting and spraying juice everywhere. But it looks like a murder scene.

::: spoiler It's not blood, I promise! :::

::: spoiler not perfect, but a vast improvement. A good stain treatment could probably deal with the last of it. :::

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

Thatโ€™s an incredible improvement, nice work! I really didnโ€™t think youโ€™d be getting that stain out

RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

I didn't think it would come out that well either, it seems like the colour didn't actually soak into the carpet fibres so it was able to actually wash out.

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

Whoa. Tell us your secret!

RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

Carpet cleaner and lots of water. I actually forgot to pack the cleaning fluids so that's just using hot water. Going over it with proper cleaning stuff would probably get the last bit out. I'm surprised it came out as well as it did.

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

Thatโ€™s a big difference, what did you use?

RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

Bissel carpet cleaner and lots of water.

anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (7 replies)

Help! I am trying to write a job application for a secondment position and itโ€™s like pulling teeth. Havenโ€™t written to selection criteria for years so am very rusty, and the procrastination is kicking in. So far have called Medicare and done other life admin, and the vacuuming is looking tempting.

tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y (2 replies)

It sucks but if you look up the STAR method it will give you some structure. Then you can just fill in the blanks instead of writing things from scratch.

I also saved all my selection criteria responses in a master document so I could just roll them out for other applications since so many positions ask for the same thing

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

Thanks, thatโ€™s a good tip. I know I can do all the things, but somehow writing it down formally is difficult

tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y

It's hard when you haven't done it in a while. Once you enter Jobseeker Mode you get into a better rhythm and you start seeing things you do at work from the perspective of how it would look on your resume. It's good to enter that mode occasionally to keep things up to date

Eagle@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (3 replies)

Put the selection criteria and some of your key words into chat gpt. Don't use what it produces word for word, but let it help you build your application. I hadn't written an application in 20+ years but it got me the position.

anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Oh, good idea. Chat gpt definitely writes better than me, lol. Itโ€™s been nearly that long between job applications for me, too. Iโ€™d like something different but thereโ€™s a lot of work involved in changing jobs and Iโ€™m very out of practice

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

Its tough when we want something different but don't have the self confidence or time to put yourself out there. I'm 4 months into a 6 month secondment. There is word that the PD is being rewritten to an ongoing position with more hours if I want it. If I can make that change, you can too!

anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

Yeah, lacking time and self confidence is the thing.

Iโ€™m crossing everything for you - hope it works out!

Duenan@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y

Had a bit of a snack and a glass or two of water.

Feeling. A little bit better now.

Need to keep drinking water just incase Iโ€™ve got something to flush it out and I need plenty of rest.

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (9 replies)

Poor norflands just can't catch a break this year huh

SituationCake@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y

Visiting Northland is a game of roulette - will I be stabbed, suffer smoke inhalation, or get run over by a rampaging car? Maybe all 3 if visiting on the same day?

anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (7 replies)

We just need floods and pestilence and my bingo card will be full

melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

Shhhh!

knocks on wood

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

It's just next to Darebin Creek and well, the pestilence was in our living memory, so let's not tempt fate...

anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Oh dearโ€ฆ.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (3 replies)

what has happened now?

anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Norflands is on fire

E: was

Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

Oh wow. Was only just talking about the car going through it today and now thereโ€™s a fire?

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

gees

Duenan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

Motivation levels are slow today, only just managed to get started on work after sitting around for an hour.

It's going to be a slow day.

Also unlucky today, have to cover a duty at lunch.

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

After a pretty busy work week things have settled down today. Managed to knock off my major tasks and it's halfway through morning.

Hopefully people will forget about me and leave me alone for the rest of the week.

anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (3 replies)

No, brain, you do not need to investigate whether computers still need disk defragmentationโ€ฆ

imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (2 replies)

SSDs - no. Standard hard drives depends. IIRC (from when this thought struck me and I could not resist the rabbit hole) Linux ext type file system doesn't really need it and Mac/windows do it automatically. So unless your disk is nearly full and / or you are doing something weird it is a thing of the past...

Such a lovely thing though...all those bits sorting themselves out...

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

I used to love watching the graphic as all the bits moved along, and then happiness if the computer worked better afterwards

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

yup ๐Ÿ™‚

Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (4 replies)

28 Years Later releases today ๐ŸงŸโ€โ™‚๏ธ

tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y (2 replies)

I still need to watch the first two but my friends are already buying tickets for 28 years. I'll just have to piece it all together

Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y (1 reply)

It will probably work fine as a standalone. It is set 28 years later after all. The only real lore is: Zombiessss

tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

I do know that much. And that the 28 series invented the idea of zombies running, which was a terrifying thought at the time

SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

I can't wait to read all about it, but I definitely can't watch it! I hope you love it!

Duenan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

Need to summon the will to cook so good scraps donโ€™t stink up the bin for a week.

I donโ€™t feel so well today and tired as well.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

Super busy day today, so many little jobs but important jobs, more painting, I want to study, I must make a list

might finally finish unpacking my stuff ๐Ÿ˜น

( I think that 2 hour kinda bush walk wrecked me yesterday afternoon )

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

I like to play the same music when I do particular art or study. It puts me in the frame of mind I want.

I listen to Morricone when I do chinese calligraphy. Interstellar is going to be my new computer studies music.

LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (5 replies)
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CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Can you put your hands on your head? Now stay like that until you learn some manners you little prick.

Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

This is the best one.

Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

Yet here I am. Having to listen to you.

Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

Be that as it may itโ€™s important to learn.

If not then youโ€™re welcome to leave. (Especially if itโ€™s at uni)

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

"That explains why you're here then"

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Recycling question.

Do youse guys remove packing tape from cardboard before putting the cardboard in the recycle bin?

I always do but it seems a lot of work.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (1 reply)

I try and take off as much as I can.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

okay

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

I miss the sound of the early morning recycling bin chimes. ๐Ÿพ ๐Ÿพ ๐Ÿพ

bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (6 replies)

Beep Beep ๐Ÿšš
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–๐Ÿซ“๐Ÿ•๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ”๐ŸŒญ๐Ÿฅ™๐Ÿง†๐ŸŒฎ๐ŸŒฏ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿœ๐Ÿ๐Ÿฅ˜๐Ÿ›๐Ÿฃ๐Ÿฑ๐ŸฅŸ๐Ÿฆช๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿš๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ ๐Ÿค๐Ÿชผ๐Ÿฆ€๐Ÿ™ ๐Ÿ—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”‹

Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Chocolate yogo and Mac and cheese please ๐Ÿคค

bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

๐Ÿซ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ๐Ÿง€

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

cup of tea and porridge please chef

bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

โ˜•๏ธ๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿฅ›๐Ÿฅฃ

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

Coddled egg and buttered soldiers please

bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿผ๐Ÿฅš๐Ÿงˆ๐Ÿช–