The cats did not want to let me up aside from to feed them, which was not a problem, except I had to do a Coles run.
On;ly problem was that by the time I'd peeled myself out from under, showered etc and gone down, the day was nearly over.
Eh well, I've been hard at it most of the week with Operation Sort Shit so a slow day certainly won't hurt.
Every morning I greet my little dog with "Good morning princess. Would you like breakfast?" And every morning he responds with a meow. We don't care who hears us.
Just had a look at the menu myself out of curiosity, it's not in my neck of the woods so I'm unlikely to go anyway, but.. wow. Ur Bois response is apt. I don't know what irritates me more, the prices or the irregular sizing of the numbers on the prices throughout the menu.
Miss Meow is "helping" me study by walking over the keyboard, walking in front of the screen and rubbing her face on the corners to the whole thing wobbles.
Mr Woof is at the other end of the house maintaining security. We've had a delivery to the front door and an auction over the road so he's been far too busy to help me out.
He has just been rewarded with a walk, the most valuable treat he knows. There will of course be cuddles availble this evening too, if he can tear himself away from the front room long enough to collect.
I have shopped till I dropped! And by dropped I mean sat down due to chronic pain. Though I have to say I have done a lot better. Got some manga's, I even went to incub8r (for those who love artist alley at conventions this is one way to support artists. They have a lot of fan stuff, I love it!). And I got a book I've been wanting for a few months now.
Only downside is that I didn't get the manga I really wanted. But I am happy with what I have. I hope everyone has had a good Saturday!
Oh, I think you mean the credit for the banner artwork in my profile? If so I have removed it because I think it was an old reference and no longer applies. I've been crediting someone else for my own photo!
Thanks. The holiday was terrible, I was at work the whole time! I'm still at work ☹️ Happily I get to leave in half an hour and go home to study instead.
Just say your kid has gone out for the night (and overnight) and you find some special biscuits that have been in the cupboard for the past 2ish years would you give them a crack? Also would you wash them down with a large Coles express coffee even though you've already had two large coffees and a cup of tea today? Also if you were to experiment what comedies would you watch?
Update: we ate the biscuits. Surprisingly still crispy but with a slightly out of date taste. Ah well let's see.
Another fun night of guitar. Came up with a really awesome part that'll be great in another track that's on the go.
Once this one is finished it's time to go back and do the vocals. Then I can start auditioning band members.
Fun times!
It wasn't much to be honest, but I felt like I needed a bit of a win today. Waiting for food delivery now (okay missus went to get it) and cracked open my first beer.
Watching the Tillies vs Sweden tonight and can confirm I am a firm fan of the Tillies 💚💛💚💛💚💛💚💛 (which is big for me as an obnoxious kiwi rugby union fan) now in the process of choosing a WSL team.
Got a couple of big costs coming up (doggo booked in for surgery next week and need to buy a new vacuum cleaner) so I should to be budgeting a bit...but the lure of eating a takeaway burger for dinner tonight is just too great....
Study success - I was further along in my assignment than I thought. It's finished with days to go. Just one online quiz to go which I can do this afternoon, then I can focus on the new material I'm behind on. A nice brain-clearing walk with Mr Woof is planned first.
I'm struggling a bit to get everything done on time with these subjects (sustainable housing and gardening) not because they are hard but because they relate to my own life so much that I keep agonising over decisions and spending a lot of time on little details. It does make it even more worthwhile doing it though.
Soxcat is back to regular operation - no deathmatch antagonism but no hyper cuddly confused hormonal shenanigans either. Thank fuck we can both relax on this miserable weekend. I also need to buy more churus because that is clearly the way to her heart.
Aye Calypso, the places you've been to
The things that you've shown us
The stories you tell
Aye Calypso, I sing to your spirit
The men who have served you
So long and so well Everyone yodelling now
Olole eee lulululu
Olele eee eee eee eee
I don't overly get ASMR, but in movies the sound of leather sole shoes on the pavement or cutlery on china really hits that pleasure part of my brain.
Side note, one day when I am not sharing a house with a person who loves a modern mute palette, I will have the early 1940s decorated house of my dreams! Especially the kitchen complete with those round ended bone handled knives that I adore so much.
ladies of a certain age - or - ladies of uncertain age? Also, whatTF are you talking about?
EDIT: standard bullshit euphemism that refers to the 'convention' that a lady is 21 years old until her first grey hair. Then she becomes a lady of uncertain age.
Demeaning, contemptuous and should be scrubbed from the collective vocabulary. Ageism at its most rampant.
To give TW some credit I have heard it used in mildly derogatory ways to classify a group of "old biddies" who are a bit over inquisitive and have too much time. I wasn't familiar with the phrase till I heard a horticulture lecturer mention offhand how when he gave public lectures, 90% of his questions were from said group, and he could never leave on time because he'd be accosted by them afterwards asking questions about their own back yards and insisting he listen to their own anecdotal experiences...
The phrase does seem to be developing that meaning - that is, adversely affected by hormone fluctuations. Still functions as a general put down. cf. on the rag, baby brain, etc. Back in my youth, it was a way to dismiss post-menopausal women from consideration, while doing a bit of 'respect' for their age.
So what have I missed, what is this in reference too?
( Ladies of certain age is what people used to call Karens. ie, older women speaking up for themselves ( the definition of karen has changed, it used to be a put down used against assertive middle aged women who were tired of sexism and ageism) )
Alright brains trust, anyone got recommendations for somewhere to take a dad in his 60s for dins around the Hawthorn area? No cuisine preference but somewhere you can hold a conversation. Unfortunately it isn't my hood so I'm pretty unfamiliar.
I wish I was me now but it was March 2012 instead, so I could go see my current obsession Electrelane play at the Corner. Not only did I not even listen to them back then, but I would've been too young to go anyway smh
From what I understand of it it’s used to review mostly things related to penalties in relation to goal scoring both defensively and offensively and there’s also a video reviewer for offside calls.
Other than those circumstances the VAR won’t be used for reviews I think from the limited amount of games I’ve watched.
I think I'm going to have to have a serious talk to the bot about weekends. Somehow it seems to have gotten the idea that it can have weekends off. Not sure who has been giving it such radical ideas, but I suspect the cat.
Rest day from exercise for me today and thank goodness too. I caught a chill at work yesterday. There's a big roller door that's kept open during the day for deliveries, and even though it's got heavy plastic strips hanging there, that freezing cold wind was whipping straight in. I was working at a prep bench right near there. I started to feel the impact of that fall I had a couple of days ago too and mopping the floor became like an uphill battle of exhaustion. Then by the time I was on the bus coming home I'd started violently shivering.
Woke up during the night and I was freezing and everything hurt and I could hardly move. Managed to get back to sleep after putting on an extra layer of clothes, beanie and hoodie, and took some pain killers. And cranked the heater up. Feel a lot better this morning just exhausted.
Edit: got to talk to the boss about closing that door during the day when it's like that, even though it's a huge inconvenience for everyone. Also, can anyone recommend any reasonably priced hoodies that are actually warm? A lot of them seem so cheaply made and aren't actually warm, just a layer (like the one I was wearing unfortunately).
Is it an option to wear a men’s hoodie? A lot of the time women’s clothes are a lot thinner and crappier for the exact same thing.
If you don’t overheat in them maybe you could also try some thermals or woolen spencers, or a belly band. There are also heated vests made for warehouse workers
You're right you know; I wear men's trackies because in general I found they're warmer, better made and cheaper. So I wouldn't have a problem wearing men's hoodies.
I hate the men's vs women's clothing quality thing so much. It's so prevalent in work wear as well. Sadly by having a rather "womanly" figure men's clothes usually feel like arse on me.
It really is! I really noticed when I decided to buy nonslip steel caps for work.. the women's ones had pink details (because that's so important🙄) but were obviously not as well made, and as for the "nonslip" sole.. guffaws derisively
Omg, work boots are the WORST. I have two pairs of She Wears from a while ago and they're better than most but still not great (granted, I have disproportionately thin ankles). No way I'm wrecking my feet with poorly fitting, overly heavy men's boots or shit quality women's boots that were clearly an afterthought.
In this case, being a largish person with ankles like tree stumps and feet like boats is actually working in my favour for once! Although I still lament not being able to even try on most of the adorable and petite women's shoes I see sighs
It's the cut that gets me. Fits around the boobs - shit around the shoulders and arms. And vice versa. Same with bum/waist ratio. Mind you, lots of women's clothes that have this issue too.
The best hoodie I have is actually a merch hoodie from Inner North Brewing Company. I get cold so damn fast when I'm still, but that hoodie is amazing; only needs a shirt or longsleeve underneath and I'm super toasty when standing still.
They dont seem to have them on the website anymore, but if you like I may head there later today and can check sizes and prices for you?
Would you consider a puffer jacket with a hood? The loft insulates very well and does better against wind in my experience, compared to hoodies. Although, ones that are very warm and also not bulky can be pricey.
I have to be able to fit an apron over it, but that might be an idea.. I do need a new puffer jacket though, I wore my last one until it literally started falling apart!
I used to try and wear hoodies and layer up when doing field work, but I'd never feel as warm as when I had just a thermal and a good puffer jacket on. I'd often wear a hi viz jacket over the puffer so I think an apron is doable...
Nice, I'll check out some puffer jackets and thermals as well. It makes me realise how much I've neglected my wardrobe: as things have worn out or fallen apart I haven't replaced them.
After! Wtf, I once stayed with an otherwise very sweet and lovely aunt when I was a kid and she insisted on before and I nearly got into a fight with her because of how irrational it was. If I've slept all night with brushed teeth, it makes no sense to brush again just before the very activity that is the entire reason to brush ones teeth. I would only ever brush after, unless I'm going out and for whatever reason my mouth is a bit off (medications, improper brushing, late night snack).
You've got a point. Weird how everyone feels quite strongly about their preference eh. For me it's more of a habit. Scientifically it doesn't seem to make a difference but apparently the recommendation is to brush at least 30 mins after food. I must say though seeing people brush in the office bathroom after lunch always gets me.
Oh I think I've had Shirokuma Cafe on my list to watch for a while. It seems Crunchyroll is still having issues because I went to show my partner an episode of Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san (definitely recommend it if you like slice-of-life kind of manga, mixed with a "oof this is too real" if you've worked any customer service/customer-facing job) and it wouldn't work if I fullscreen the video but you could still hear it.
My partner says that it's One Piece day so that might be why it's borked itself.
Edit: Okay so if you download the app version on windows (if you have a windows PC) then it works. Tried it myself. But yeah browser is just... nope. Weird.
177 Comments
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 16 pts · 2y
Something happened a few years ago that really poisoned my view of being vulnerable around partners.
Today I had my first psych session about dealing with it.
I'm really proud of myself.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
🫂
Baku@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Use the header syntax (# ) before the emoji. It's also 'H' in the formatting toolbar.
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Baku@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
bull@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 2y
I just wanted to let you all know that I'm currently in Idaho, the American home of potato, and there is a microwave in my hotel room.
Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
👀👀👀
6368_39162@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 2y
Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 2y
Accidentally got the wrong tram and had to walk through Royal Park to get where I was going. No regrets.
Baku@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Taleya@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 2y
Oh no, can't do a shitload of yard work today. Anyway -
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Taleya@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Heartbroken. So are the cats, draped themselves despondently all over me seeking comfort
oztrin@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 2y
The cats did not want to let me up aside from to feed them, which was not a problem, except I had to do a Coles run.
On;ly problem was that by the time I'd peeled myself out from under, showered etc and gone down, the day was nearly over.
Eh well, I've been hard at it most of the week with Operation Sort Shit so a slow day certainly won't hurt.
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I love blaming my cat for not doing stuff. She's earning her keep.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 2y
Every morning I greet my little dog with "Good morning princess. Would you like breakfast?" And every morning he responds with a meow. We don't care who hears us.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Melbcat never wants to let me up to make her brekkie, she wants to keep on sleepy cuddling
dumblederp@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Mine's walkies. First thing in the morning sans rain, the dog gets a walk for a poo. Well after wakeup cuddles.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
My dog likes a feed first so he can run outside and leave a turd in the most inconvenient spot he can find.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 2y
So the newly reincarnated clifton hotel in kew is finally open and their menu is up (which I've been waiting for, for 3 yrs).
Showed bboi butters the price of their bolog and pizza:
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
HOW does he manage to be so effortlessly photogenic???? This cat is a heartbreaker for sure.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Honestly he's like the apex of the breed.
The owner really lucked out with this one.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
You may not like it, but this is what peak purrformance looks like.
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Is that the one at Kew junction? I used to live near there many years ago, and it was a complete dive.
Bboi Butters knows he can cook those at home for a fraction of the price
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Yea that one. It's been through a few owners (and has a rich and colourful history).. This new one is upmarket-ish italian.
6368_39162@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 2y
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Just had a look at the menu myself out of curiosity, it's not in my neck of the woods so I'm unlikely to go anyway, but.. wow. Ur Bois response is apt. I don't know what irritates me more, the prices or the irregular sizing of the numbers on the prices throughout the menu.
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
It's not my kitty he's my SIL/ bros.. (honestly I want to steal him though) Take yo piccys in landscape :)
Outlier1031@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Bboi looks like he is 100% belting out the chorus in a video for a early 90's power ballad
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 2y
Miss Meow is "helping" me study by walking over the keyboard, walking in front of the screen and rubbing her face on the corners to the whole thing wobbles.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Little dog is helping me get motivated to do stuff by sitting at my feet snoring.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Mr Woof is at the other end of the house maintaining security. We've had a delivery to the front door and an auction over the road so he's been far too busy to help me out.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Busy little dog today. You must reward him.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
He has just been rewarded with a walk, the most valuable treat he knows. There will of course be cuddles availble this evening too, if he can tear himself away from the front room long enough to collect.
6368_39162@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 2y
bananafungus@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
If my cat could get a job that'd be great. I don't want to go to mine so I've decided it's his turn to pay the bills for a while.
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
If my cat could get paid to sleep and attack me randomly we'd be rich as fuck.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
That and I wish Bill Cat could make a decent cup of coffee when I get home.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
Oh dear.
baconmash@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
drink water
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
👍
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
I was wondering what that was about, then scrolled down… heheh
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Hahaha....fuck yeah!!!
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
I have shopped till I dropped! And by dropped I mean sat down due to chronic pain. Though I have to say I have done a lot better. Got some manga's, I even went to incub8r (for those who love artist alley at conventions this is one way to support artists. They have a lot of fan stuff, I love it!). And I got a book I've been wanting for a few months now.
Only downside is that I didn't get the manga I really wanted. But I am happy with what I have. I hope everyone has had a good Saturday!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
sounds cool 😊🤗
landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Yee. Had some burgers for din, now I'm ready for home!
Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
I haven't had a pimple in ages, but now I have a big juicy one right on my eyebrow, what the hell. It's annoying and hurts a bit 😞
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
That is so annoying!
baconmash@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
puberty
landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I get pimples constantly. It sucks.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Hahhaa welcome to the club!
Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
I don't want to be a part of any club that would have me as a member
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
I’m actually a bit concerned. @RustyRaven@aussie.zone hasnt commented in 2 days and that’s highly unusual.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 2y
That does sound worrying 🤣
I've been here, obviously everyone has said everything that needs saying, I must have just been upvoting and not adding anything!
Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
👋👋
6368_39162@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 2y
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
my what?
Oh, I think you mean the credit for the banner artwork in my profile? If so I have removed it because I think it was an old reference and no longer applies. I've been crediting someone else for my own photo!
6368_39162@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 2y
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I don't remember what it was, but the current lizard photo is all mine! Old reference now deleted, thanks.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Oh hey. Welcome back. How was your holiday?
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Thanks. The holiday was terrible, I was at work the whole time! I'm still at work ☹️ Happily I get to leave in half an hour and go home to study instead.
Baku@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
StudChud@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
I hope they're okay, the DT isnt the same without them.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
Just say your kid has gone out for the night (and overnight) and you find some special biscuits that have been in the cupboard for the past 2ish years would you give them a crack? Also would you wash them down with a large Coles express coffee even though you've already had two large coffees and a cup of tea today? Also if you were to experiment what comedies would you watch?
Update: we ate the biscuits. Surprisingly still crispy but with a slightly out of date taste. Ah well let's see.
6368_39162@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 2y
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Half Baked
Pineapple Express
Eastbound & Down
Spy
Barb and Star got Vista Del Mar
melbourne_wanderer@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
hahahahaha I just did the Barb and Star experience. worth it.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
We watched it first like a year ago, and both my kids couldn't get over how much Barb and Start resemble my mum. Hair and style.
Super sweet movie, and seagull song had me howling.
Pilk@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Technically they would have become stronger over the years I think
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I’ve done worse with biscuits and a box of shapes.
They develop a weird taste and sometimes putting a spread on them can help.
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
Another fun night of guitar. Came up with a really awesome part that'll be great in another track that's on the go. Once this one is finished it's time to go back and do the vocals. Then I can start auditioning band members. Fun times!
Have a great night everyone :)
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
New bed is setup and ready. I've been sleeping on a mattress on the floor for way too bloody long lol
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I got an ecosa one. Best mattress I've ever had but admittedly I've always slept on shitty hand me downs.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
Today's goals have been accomplished.
Garage organised. House cleaned (team effort). Babaganoush made. Washing on the line. Ingredients for dinner tomorrow purchased.
Time to chill.
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Love that ‘goals completed’ feeling!
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
It wasn't much to be honest, but I felt like I needed a bit of a win today. Waiting for food delivery now (okay missus went to get it) and cracked open my first beer.
Windows are open, nice breeze through the house.
Feeling good all around.
baconmash@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
the elder doing the opening has such charisma he told me to stand, i stood
in another world he could lead me into battle
pelennor fields style.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
😍😍😍
MisssDarylC@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
Watching the Tillies vs Sweden tonight and can confirm I am a firm fan of the Tillies 💚💛💚💛💚💛💚💛 (which is big for me as an obnoxious kiwi rugby union fan) now in the process of choosing a WSL team.
RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I'm excited for them, they're incredible.
EDIT: fuck I'd missed the first 75 minutes.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Come on Matildas. You can do it tonight!
⚽️ 💛💚💛💚💛💚💛
Pilk@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Carrrrn Tillies let's get on the podium!!
whatisthislifeilead@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Got a couple of big costs coming up (doggo booked in for surgery next week and need to buy a new vacuum cleaner) so I should to be budgeting a bit...but the lure of eating a takeaway burger for dinner tonight is just too great....
MisssDarylC@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Still a firm fan of the Matilda's, they have shown me that I do like soccer/football and they have inspired so many and that's so important.
heyheyitskay@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
For dins tonight - a medley of dehydrated shitakes, maitake, and shimeji with tofu and beans. Hope I make it.
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Step away from the mushrooms.....
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Study success - I was further along in my assignment than I thought. It's finished with days to go. Just one online quiz to go which I can do this afternoon, then I can focus on the new material I'm behind on. A nice brain-clearing walk with Mr Woof is planned first.
I'm struggling a bit to get everything done on time with these subjects (sustainable housing and gardening) not because they are hard but because they relate to my own life so much that I keep agonising over decisions and spending a lot of time on little details. It does make it even more worthwhile doing it though.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Soxcat is back to regular operation - no deathmatch antagonism but no hyper cuddly confused hormonal shenanigans either. Thank fuck we can both relax on this miserable weekend. I also need to buy more churus because that is clearly the way to her heart.
landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
I'm going on a cute date with my partner today. Gonna get some books and nerd stuff. And then have some burgers for dinner.
I can't wait till we live together.
cherryripesalmoncake@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Aye Calypso, the places you've been to
The things that you've shown us
The stories you tell
Aye Calypso, I sing to your spirit
The men who have served you
So long and so well
Everyone yodelling now
Olole eee lulululu
Olele eee eee eee eee
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
lovely song , John Denver was a singer who everyone loved but didn't want to admit to because of dagginess. Same with Glen Campbell .
Baku@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I do 'air accordion' to everything.
It's a versatile instrument
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Child scarring 101
We put on a Prodigy song on...daughter winced
My comment 'We saw them live around 9 months before you we're born'
Her face was priceless. The question is, how much will it cost in therapy sessions?
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
If they winced to prodigy they're adopted not your child.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Nah nothing. You made 'em. You can break 'em.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Got some interesting vintage LPs today.
The old Yehudi Menuhin violin music album is really good. some paganini https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXjb5uDTUk0
StudChud@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
🍻🍻🍻
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Firing up from Daylesford 🔥🍻🍻🍻
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
don't mind if I do 🍻
bananafungus@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
I don't overly get ASMR, but in movies the sound of leather sole shoes on the pavement or cutlery on china really hits that pleasure part of my brain.
Side note, one day when I am not sharing a house with a person who loves a modern mute palette, I will have the early 1940s decorated house of my dreams! Especially the kitchen complete with those round ended bone handled knives that I adore so much.
baconmash@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
https://youtube.com/@DeepOceanOfsounds This channel might have what you like
bananafungus@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
What a strange world we live in where you can just go listen to someone peeling an iceberg lettuce or using a pair of scissors.
baconmash@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Third place match in half an hour
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I’m all ready for it. Double header for me too since the Geelong Cats are up tonight.
Laundry is running. Dishes are washed.
Snacks and drinks on hand and a pizza in the fridge and about to get the hot water bottle to stay warm.
6368_39162@lemm.ee · 6 pts · 2y
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
IKR?! It can just get in the bin
6368_39162@lemm.ee · 5 pts · 2y
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
ladies of a certain age - or - ladies of uncertain age? Also, whatTF are you talking about? EDIT: standard bullshit euphemism that refers to the 'convention' that a lady is 21 years old until her first grey hair. Then she becomes a lady of uncertain age.
Demeaning, contemptuous and should be scrubbed from the collective vocabulary. Ageism at its most rampant.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
I thought she was referring to menopause/perimenopause...
6368_39162@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 2y
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
To give TW some credit I have heard it used in mildly derogatory ways to classify a group of "old biddies" who are a bit over inquisitive and have too much time. I wasn't familiar with the phrase till I heard a horticulture lecturer mention offhand how when he gave public lectures, 90% of his questions were from said group, and he could never leave on time because he'd be accosted by them afterwards asking questions about their own back yards and insisting he listen to their own anecdotal experiences...
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
The phrase does seem to be developing that meaning - that is, adversely affected by hormone fluctuations. Still functions as a general put down. cf. on the rag, baby brain, etc. Back in my youth, it was a way to dismiss post-menopausal women from consideration, while doing a bit of 'respect' for their age.
6368_39162@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 2y
HeyAlright@reddthat.com · 2 pts · 2y
lol
LMAO even
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
So what have I missed, what is this in reference too?
( Ladies of certain age is what people used to call Karens. ie, older women speaking up for themselves ( the definition of karen has changed, it used to be a put down used against assertive middle aged women who were tired of sexism and ageism) )
eye82much@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Alright brains trust, anyone got recommendations for somewhere to take a dad in his 60s for dins around the Hawthorn area? No cuisine preference but somewhere you can hold a conversation. Unfortunately it isn't my hood so I'm pretty unfamiliar.
the_procrastinata@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
The Greek Spot on Burwood Rd is pretty good.
eye82much@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Thank you!
6368_39162@lemm.ee · 5 pts · 2y
baconmash@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
☕️
6368_39162@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 2y
Baku@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
vanishing_spies@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
I wish I was me now but it was March 2012 instead, so I could go see my current obsession Electrelane play at the Corner. Not only did I not even listen to them back then, but I would've been too young to go anyway smh
RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Go Seabot!
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
So, how does the replay review thing work? Is that a new thing for this World Cup? I don't think I've seen it before...
Duenan@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
From what I understand of it it’s used to review mostly things related to penalties in relation to goal scoring both defensively and offensively and there’s also a video reviewer for offside calls.
Other than those circumstances the VAR won’t be used for reviews I think from the limited amount of games I’ve watched.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
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StudChud@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
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PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Legend!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
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baconmash@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Oh just realised bot is asleep again. Thanks Seagoon!
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I think I'm going to have to have a serious talk to the bot about weekends. Somehow it seems to have gotten the idea that it can have weekends off. Not sure who has been giving it such radical ideas, but I suspect the cat.
Cendana@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 2y
On another note, you could consider having the bot code execute on a cloud server for around AUD$4 a month, if that's something you want to explore.
Baku@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Bot is chronically online and has been reading antiwork manifestos. Better that than turning into a right wing incel?
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Hey, it’s ensuring a healthy life-work balance to avoid burnout! It doesn’t get paid!
…Anything would be better than that
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Saturdays are for the bots
baconmash@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
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Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Something that can raise the dead please, I've been in bed for 12 hours 🥱
baconmash@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
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Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Mmm...🧟♂️ You know it's basically better than Wagyu? Our brains are 60% delicious, nutritious fat!
baconmash@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
more? 🧠🧠
6368_39162@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 2y
baconmash@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
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Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
🎶im gunna eat your brains and gain your knowledge🎶
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Rest day from exercise for me today and thank goodness too. I caught a chill at work yesterday. There's a big roller door that's kept open during the day for deliveries, and even though it's got heavy plastic strips hanging there, that freezing cold wind was whipping straight in. I was working at a prep bench right near there. I started to feel the impact of that fall I had a couple of days ago too and mopping the floor became like an uphill battle of exhaustion. Then by the time I was on the bus coming home I'd started violently shivering.
Woke up during the night and I was freezing and everything hurt and I could hardly move. Managed to get back to sleep after putting on an extra layer of clothes, beanie and hoodie, and took some pain killers. And cranked the heater up. Feel a lot better this morning just exhausted.
Edit: got to talk to the boss about closing that door during the day when it's like that, even though it's a huge inconvenience for everyone. Also, can anyone recommend any reasonably priced hoodies that are actually warm? A lot of them seem so cheaply made and aren't actually warm, just a layer (like the one I was wearing unfortunately).
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Is it an option to wear a men’s hoodie? A lot of the time women’s clothes are a lot thinner and crappier for the exact same thing.
If you don’t overheat in them maybe you could also try some thermals or woolen spencers, or a belly band. There are also heated vests made for warehouse workers
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
You're right you know; I wear men's trackies because in general I found they're warmer, better made and cheaper. So I wouldn't have a problem wearing men's hoodies.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
I hate the men's vs women's clothing quality thing so much. It's so prevalent in work wear as well. Sadly by having a rather "womanly" figure men's clothes usually feel like arse on me.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
"It's so prevalent in work wear as well."
It really is! I really noticed when I decided to buy nonslip steel caps for work.. the women's ones had pink details (because that's so important🙄) but were obviously not as well made, and as for the "nonslip" sole.. guffaws derisively
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Omg, work boots are the WORST. I have two pairs of She Wears from a while ago and they're better than most but still not great (granted, I have disproportionately thin ankles). No way I'm wrecking my feet with poorly fitting, overly heavy men's boots or shit quality women's boots that were clearly an afterthought.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
In this case, being a largish person with ankles like tree stumps and feet like boats is actually working in my favour for once! Although I still lament not being able to even try on most of the adorable and petite women's shoes I see sighs
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
It sucks. They’re mostly too big for me or it would be open season. Boy’s clothes are better for that but you still have to try them on
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
It's the cut that gets me. Fits around the boobs - shit around the shoulders and arms. And vice versa. Same with bum/waist ratio. Mind you, lots of women's clothes that have this issue too.
6368_39162@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 2y
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I hate him already!
6368_39162@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 2y
dumblederp@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
FWIW I often wear two hoodies.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
That's what I'm wearing right now, they're getting a bit thin and old.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Maybe pair the hoodie with a long sleeve thermal top?
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Need to buy some thermals, good idea. Mine are all a bit worn out.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
The best hoodie I have is actually a merch hoodie from Inner North Brewing Company. I get cold so damn fast when I'm still, but that hoodie is amazing; only needs a shirt or longsleeve underneath and I'm super toasty when standing still.
They dont seem to have them on the website anymore, but if you like I may head there later today and can check sizes and prices for you?
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Thanks, that'd be great!
StudChud@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Easy! I'll send you a message tonight/tomorrow with the info :D
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Would you consider a puffer jacket with a hood? The loft insulates very well and does better against wind in my experience, compared to hoodies. Although, ones that are very warm and also not bulky can be pricey.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I have to be able to fit an apron over it, but that might be an idea.. I do need a new puffer jacket though, I wore my last one until it literally started falling apart!
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I used to try and wear hoodies and layer up when doing field work, but I'd never feel as warm as when I had just a thermal and a good puffer jacket on. I'd often wear a hi viz jacket over the puffer so I think an apron is doable...
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Nice, I'll check out some puffer jackets and thermals as well. It makes me realise how much I've neglected my wardrobe: as things have worn out or fallen apart I haven't replaced them.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
We watched Gudetama; An Eggcellent Adventure.
It's hard to type.
baconmash@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
that's the perfect special biscuit series
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
👌
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
You should sync up Darkside of the Moon with the Wizard of Oz next
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Nah I've done that before, more than once.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Fair enough.
I wish you a great trip tonight.
80s music quizzes in YouTube usually relax me 😊
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
That's a great idea. Thanks
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Stoners Unite!!
Movie and language quizzes are good too.
heyheyitskay@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Morning peoples. Does everyone brush before or after they have breakfast? It's 99% of the time before for me.
ReadEverything@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
After breakfast always, I don’t understand why you would do it before unless you like minty breakfast?
heyheyitskay@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Hmm I do enjoy mint in general but not sure if that's the reason. More of a habit.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Breakfast at home after. Breakfast outside of home before.
baconmash@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
same
heyheyitskay@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Good strategy.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
After! Wtf, I once stayed with an otherwise very sweet and lovely aunt when I was a kid and she insisted on before and I nearly got into a fight with her because of how irrational it was. If I've slept all night with brushed teeth, it makes no sense to brush again just before the very activity that is the entire reason to brush ones teeth. I would only ever brush after, unless I'm going out and for whatever reason my mouth is a bit off (medications, improper brushing, late night snack).
heyheyitskay@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
You've got a point. Weird how everyone feels quite strongly about their preference eh. For me it's more of a habit. Scientifically it doesn't seem to make a difference but apparently the recommendation is to brush at least 30 mins after food. I must say though seeing people brush in the office bathroom after lunch always gets me.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
30 mins before or after eating to preserve the enamel.
heyheyitskay@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Hmm interesting I've only seen the 30 mins reference when it's about brushing after. Teeth are weird.
baconmash@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
crunchyroll is down and i don't know what to do with my life
edit: got the VPN working watching netflix all good
StudChud@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Have you watched Steins Gate or Made in Abyss??
baconmash@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I was trying to put something on and then clean the house, now without anime i dun wanna clean.
I haven't. I was about to put on hataraku saibou or however that's spelt
Baku@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
baconmash@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Pretty good so far. It's the only streaming subscription I have right now.
landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
What were you planning on watching?
baconmash@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
shirokuma cafe and hataraku saibou. Just read the r/crunchyroll instructions. Using incognito browser works.
landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Oh I think I've had Shirokuma Cafe on my list to watch for a while. It seems Crunchyroll is still having issues because I went to show my partner an episode of Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san (definitely recommend it if you like slice-of-life kind of manga, mixed with a "oof this is too real" if you've worked any customer service/customer-facing job) and it wouldn't work if I fullscreen the video but you could still hear it.
My partner says that it's One Piece day so that might be why it's borked itself.
Edit: Okay so if you download the app version on windows (if you have a windows PC) then it works. Tried it myself. But yeah browser is just... nope. Weird.
baconmash@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
browser without adblock works. I use incognito
landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Yeah that was another solution, it didn't work for me. But hopefully it's fixed now.
6368_39162@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 2y
Baku@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
heyheyitskay@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Singing along to The Bodyguard. I was today years old when I learnt that I will always love you had an original singer that was not Whitney Houston.
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Pretty sure Dolly wrote that the same day she wrote Jolene too.