Had to put our cat down last night. Poor little thing was sick all week, multiple vet visits and she deteriorated rapidly last night. Started as tummy issues but turned into a massive infection and didn't respond to treatment.
We/I are getting an admin/project coordinator for the team 🥳 I am so excited at the thought of having someone good at organising to help me! Happy Friday 🍺
“I am indeed a fierce predator, however, I seem to have gotten the handle of this plastic bag around my neck. It would be in your best interest to remove it post haste!”
Our old dog (absolute runt that weighed 5kg soaking wet) would stand his ground against any other dog, but would yelp and cry at plastic bags in the park.
We are gonna be in Reservoir tomorrow (for YL's nails). Where should we visit? Food & leisure. Where can we find the best chilli? Brunch, lunch? Bakery?
Oh yeah, throw things into a pressure/slow cooker (or cauldron if at hand), let the ingredients dance and get to know each other and serve with crusty bread of some sort.
Big W sale ended and no longer allows guest checkout so I went to good old eBay. Cheaper but should do the job. Had the parcels sent to a nearby business for collection due to thieves.
My predecessor at work has cracked the shits because I wouldn't let her "just log on and do a few quick things". Sweetheart, you don't work here anymore. And your bookmarks and passwords aren't magically still saved in the computer.
Oh the black cat is outside! And Melbcat insisted I open the door. Uh oh! (Screen door still locked.) Thankfully he didn’t approach so we didn’t get World War III.
I’ve stopped donating to the food pantry because money has got tighter (pensioner and cat getting sicker) and the local drop off point has closed.
oh gees, I just finished watching the exsoviet video , he loves his people and country, he cried
now I'm crying
as some who has tried to help, who knows people who helped and are still helping,
it's just so very hard to help, to do anything
all i can do is send everyday help to everyday people, and maybe that little bit of help will give people the knowledge there are others who are there, they are not alone, give them help so they are aren't so stressed about money, and maybe that will help them have the strength to help themselves in the ways they know to be effective
world is such a hard place 😢 I just don't understand it at all
142 Comments
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 17 pts · 363d
Whole family had a drink to mourn our cat.
Told my son off for taking a sip before clinking the glasses.
Boy gonna learn today.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 363d
This is just. May her memory be a blessing 🥃
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 363d
Wife and I come from cultures where death and funerals are the most depressing things ever.
We're trying to change that.
Kids have divided her toys between them and will make ornaments from them.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 363d
youse guys are awesome 🥲
I will learn from this
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 363d
that's very good of you to honor your cat 😘
so many hugs
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 13 pts · 363d
My parents taught me that pets are family, not animals.
Passing that sentiment along to my kids.
We had a good dinner banter session about the cat. Made inside jokes and had some reflection (not intentional, just flowed).
Everyone is in good grieving spirits.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 16 pts · 363d
Had to put our cat down last night. Poor little thing was sick all week, multiple vet visits and she deteriorated rapidly last night. Started as tummy issues but turned into a massive infection and didn't respond to treatment.
Absolutely devastated.
Please hug your pets extra today.
SituationCake@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 363d
So sad, sorry to hear. Pets lives are too brief.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 363d
For real. We made the best with the time we had.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 363d
That's a tough decision to make, but so good of you to not let the little one suffer any more. Sending you and the fam lots of love and warmth!
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 363d
Thanks, she was getting so bad even the vets said it's low chances she'll make it. Wish I could have hugged her more.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 363d
Rough.
So sorry to hear that.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 363d
Thanks. The shock of it all took a lot out of us.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
I’m so sorry. Melbcat will be squished
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
She deserves it :)
Taleya@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
I'm so sorry hugs
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 363d
Thanks friend.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
Oh gosh. Huge internet hugs.
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
I'm so sorry ❤️
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
Thanks.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
My condolences ❤️
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
Thanks. Little dog better get some extra treats today.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
He will
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
Big hugs. Be gentle with yourselves
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
Thanks, we are. A lot to process very quickly. Try to grieve in a healing way and focusing on the positive impacts the cat had on us and vice versa.
tone212_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear.
Eagle@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
Its the hardest thing to do. Mine have been hugged for yours ❤️🩹
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
Thank you. Hug them a few more times ;)
Eagle@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
Will do
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
I’m so sorry, it’s such a hard thing to go through
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 363d
It was bad. She was pretty young too. We'll manage but the house is so empty right now.
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
So sorry for you and your fam. So devastating to lose one so young.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
Thanks. Reality hit this morning when she wasn't waiting at our bedroom door for her regular hugs and room inspections.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 363d
We/I are getting an admin/project coordinator for the team 🥳 I am so excited at the thought of having someone good at organising to help me! Happy Friday 🍺
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 363d
Hip hip hooray 🍺
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 363d
this is awesome 🍻
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 363d
googly eyes have been achieved
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 363d
update
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
lol
And now we'll have to go for a vote to name them...
Catfish@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 363d
Sven and Egglantine
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 363d
sven is the little guy
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
Da liddle ones are dangerous
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
you can tell by his beady eyes
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
🎶I always feel like… somebody’s watching me
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
Oh that is just perfect. 10/10. No notes
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
I might change the eyes on the big one, the eyes with lids look better
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 363d
Reminds me of this scene https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExeDE1djFqYjh6MmV2dTBnaHdydzl0Z3gxdjJub2UxZnBhZDBvMHUxNiZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/TejmLnMKgnmPInMQjV/200.gif
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 363d
cute 😊
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 363d
“I am indeed a fierce predator, however, I seem to have gotten the handle of this plastic bag around my neck. It would be in your best interest to remove it post haste!”
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 363d
"I'm a big brave dog but balloons are scary and I hide behind my mummy when I see one'.
🎈👩🐶
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 363d
Our old dog (absolute runt that weighed 5kg soaking wet) would stand his ground against any other dog, but would yelp and cry at plastic bags in the park.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 363d
We are gonna be in Reservoir tomorrow (for YL's nails). Where should we visit? Food & leisure. Where can we find the best chilli? Brunch, lunch? Bakery?
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 363d
Hit up Aboulaban in Edwardes St for amazing baklava.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 363d
Thank you. ❤️
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 363d
Edwardes lake park is nice, and there’s even a steam train to climb on
E: actually, I don’t think you can climb anymore…maybe that’s a more recent thing because you could when my kid was little
2E: remembers kid is now old enough to get his license eeeeeee
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 363d
Good idea! Bird watch around the lake then pick up YL. 👍 She's driving.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 363d
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 363d
Okayyy finalyyyyyy 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 363d
🍺🍺🍺
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 363d
Got a decent sleep!!!!
Mild headache from sleeping like a clown but eh I'll take what I can get.
No gym today. It's the last weekday of freedom before I lock into study and the full job hunt next week. Yeeha.
Edit: slept even more after breakfast. Might keep it up for a few more hours.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 363d
Goodnight all ❤️
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 363d
Stressful two weeks at work doing new complicated stuff. Also has been late shifts which always take it outta me. Almost there, TGIF
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 363d
Just bought Clair Obscure, waiting for download. 😀
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
Enjoy the journey.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 362d
Eeeeek I hope you enjoy it!
Catfish@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 363d
What should I make with this pile of diced goat? Not jerk/Jamaican curry. Has bones so not pie suitable.
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 363d
You could stew it to get the bones out then make pie.
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 363d
Second this.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
I could, but expect to be coated in paint much of the day.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 363d
Tacos
indisin@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
Baphomet.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
Slow cooked indian curry like this
Goat slaps when cooked and seasoned right.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
That looks promising. Am def a cardamom fan.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 363d
'Sweetish' spices work really well with goat. Birria tacos use goat and cinnamon. You're going to feast like a medieval royal.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 363d
Ha! Medieval cookery is actually a thing of mine. Some [ingredient], enough, until it be done. Fuck your scales & thermometers!
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
Oh yeah, throw things into a pressure/slow cooker (or cauldron if at hand), let the ingredients dance and get to know each other and serve with crusty bread of some sort.
Quaff some ale or mead after for full effect.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 363d
May I interest you in a download of ever cookbook in English pre 1650? Somewhat 🏴☠️
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
Go on....
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 363d
Ragu.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 363d
"I am a grumpy rug, and promise to not pee in the humidifier"
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 363d
Pretty happy with my $30 aliexpress theragun.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
so I looked up the original. $800!!!!
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 363d
Yeah, that's what prompted me to try a cheap one.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 362d
Personally I favour one of these.
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 362d
I've got the foam log roller already.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 363d
They accidentally sent me an extra month salary. I’d love to keep it but the poor payroll officer would be fired in an instant.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 363d
Definitely a severance payment, wouldn't second guess it tbh
Surely you could at least assume that for a couple weeks and if they don't contact you...
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 363d
It's officially Friday now
8/10
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 363d
4/10
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 363d
3/10
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 363d
5/10. Can I go back to bed, please?
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 363d
4
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 363d
2/10
I really haven't been paying attention at all, have I?
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 363d
8 as well!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 363d
🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 363d
Nearly there, nearly there, nearly there.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 363d
🥂🥂🥂🥂
Eagle@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 363d
Fucking got covid.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
Blargh!!!
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 363d
Big W sale ended and no longer allows guest checkout so I went to good old eBay. Cheaper but should do the job. Had the parcels sent to a nearby business for collection due to thieves.
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 363d
My predecessor at work has cracked the shits because I wouldn't let her "just log on and do a few quick things". Sweetheart, you don't work here anymore. And your bookmarks and passwords aren't magically still saved in the computer.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
What quick things could she possibly want to do?
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 363d
Apparently some licensing stuff she doesn't trust me with. Which she's no longer authorised to do and which isn't her problem.
Honestly, she's retired, I get that change is hard, but she needs a hobby or something. Move on. Read a book.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 363d
that's just weird
I would talk to your manager.
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
Oh yep. She's bananas.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 363d
being bananas myself i can relate
but gees, even I know that when you no longer work at place you don't work there and have no tasks or responsibility
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 363d
weekly planner has been taken out of the stationery box
i bought so many things knowing they were useful and would benefit
just took a while to get to that place
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 363d
Put googly eyes on it
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
😀
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 363d
Sky pretty
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 363d
SKONG IS REAL https://youtu.be/6XGeJwsUP9c
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 363d
Only 7 years lol
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 363d
Oh the black cat is outside! And Melbcat insisted I open the door. Uh oh! (Screen door still locked.) Thankfully he didn’t approach so we didn’t get World War III.
I’ve stopped donating to the food pantry because money has got tighter (pensioner and cat getting sicker) and the local drop off point has closed.
(Complaint about someone abusing it removed.)
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
so many hugs, it can be hard to be a good person
maybe you can help in other ways, ways you know that will help those you know are in need
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 363d
Yeah. I wish I had more energy and focus to maybe knit for charity but I’m really struggling right now.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 363d
"In an authoritarian state life feels normal."
I'm listening to a very interesting podcast by an ex soviet citizen called Patriotism or Fear?
https://www.youtube.com/live/GL-9X4Xpj78
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 363d
I bought some stick on googly eyes
these are for some table lamps i bought a while ago, they are big white cobblestone shaped, I think they need googly eyes
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 363d
Everything needs googly eyes.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 363d
I bought a bag of several hundred and have yet to run out of silly reasons for them 👀👀👀👀👀
Taleya@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 363d
I put a giant pair on our roomba, 10/10 do recommend
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 363d
Never run out of friends when you have a bag of googly eyes lol
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
Peertube… a fediverse video platform? 👀 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/PeerTube
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
oh gees, I just finished watching the exsoviet video , he loves his people and country, he cried
now I'm crying
as some who has tried to help, who knows people who helped and are still helping,
it's just so very hard to help, to do anything
all i can do is send everyday help to everyday people, and maybe that little bit of help will give people the knowledge there are others who are there, they are not alone, give them help so they are aren't so stressed about money, and maybe that will help them have the strength to help themselves in the ways they know to be effective
world is such a hard place 😢 I just don't understand it at all
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 363d
Beep Beep 🚚
🍏🍎🍐🍊🍋🍈🫐🍓🍇🍉🍌🍒🍑🥭🍍🥥🥦🥑🫛🍆🍅🥝🥬🥒🌽🥕🥐🍠🫚🥔🧅🥯🍞🥖🥨🧀🧇🥞🧈🍳🥚🥓🥩🍗🍖🫓🍕🍟🍔🌭🥙🧆🌮🌯🥗🍲🍜🍝🥘🍛🍣🍱🥟🦪🍥🍘🍚🍙🐠🍤🪼🦀🐙 🍗🥮🍢🍡🍧🍰🧁🥧🍦🍨🎂🍮🍭🍬🍫🥜🌰🍪🍿🍯🥛☕️🍵🍺🍶🥤🧋🧃🥂🍷🥃🍸🍹🧉🔋
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
A scotch egg and and some really stinky cheese please
Eagle@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 363d
We made scotch eggs last week. They were yum!
Catfish@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 363d
Yeah it's a bit of a faff to do but worth it!
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
🍖🍖🍖
🍖🥚🍖
🍖🍖🍖
🤢🧀
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
chocolate & chilli cake please chef.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
Ooh I have a good recipe for that, it involves tequila
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 363d
This sounds intriguing, tell me more! Akshully, tell us ALL more!
Catfish@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 363d
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 363d
🍫🌶️🍰
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 363d
Give something to write home about
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 363d
🥔⚡️🧀🧈
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 363d
Today I threw away my slippers and started wearing my orthopedic sandals. Back feels a bit better already.