Off and away out of town again for the birthday of an old family friend. Not sure of the wisdom of being in Brisbane on the same day as the Lions in the final AND the Broncos playing a home semi in the NRL .... At least I am getting really good at this travel malarkey again. I used to travel a lot in an old job but I had gotten rusty.
The ballet has been watched and the hot pot meal devoured. May have had a bit much spicy for my tum, but we'll see! All round an excellent day and traffic was EXCELLENT. Getting and out of the city was just about the easiest run I've had!
Okay full confession: I forgot there was no speaking/singing in ballet. I remembered 20 seconds into the performance but I definitely had "ohhhh yeah" moment.
We saw Dracula! It was interesting! The music was a jukebox of classical pieces. The Brides, Dracula and the Wife were amazing, the Husband was great but a little wooden compared to the rest. Fantastic use of lighting and great set pieces. There was sadly less cape tossing than I was hoping for!
The crowd was amazing though, so many fantastic outfits.
At the hot pot place we saw a performance of face changing and it was so well done!
That's an interesting point!! It was more that he was very focused on the dance and when he was interacting with others you could tell he was paying attention to where his hands were. However he was still great to watch!
In 2016 I went to the Grand Final. My team was playing for the first time in the GF since I’d been alive but I wasn’t a member, basically impossible for general public to get a ticket. I saw a ticket advertised for sale at like 1pm on the day on a fan group on Facebook. It was about 20% more than the cost price. In hindsight, most people probably thought it was a fake but it was a physical ticket and paying in person outside the MCG, I thought that seemed safe. Got to my seat around midway through the first quarter, so missed all the pre-game stuff. But then my team won and it was just such an incredible atmosphere and great day. I won’t forget it.
Had a bit of unfun morning with headache and upset gut. Seems to have mostly resolved now which is nice. I’m planning to refresh a couple of pots around the deck with some punnets of flower seedlings. A load of washing or two and then a lazy afternoon.
So today I managed 11,522 steps and most of that was done while watching the TV. I was determined to not sit idle so I grabbed some small hand weights and did some of the step exercises from the routines I've done that I don't mind. I basically did that on and off all day, whenever I was in the lounge room and while watching the Grand Final. My kids are used to me doing odd things so they didn't think anything of it lol. Also I don't really want to become a calorie counter but I'm starting to learn how much exercise it takes to burn the kilojoules and it makes me more conscious of whether I'll have that lamington/licorice allsorts or not. My clothes are starting to fit differently and I'm really pumped for that!
If you’re talking about Aldi Choceur they’ve added milk powder to the dark one now. I checked the flavours a little while ago and didn’t see one without dairy.
The Old Gold 70% has a small amount added too as does the Coles Belgian dark chocolate block and the generic cooking chocolate blocks.
The very dark Lindt chocolates in the thin blocks might be a safe bet but I still like a little fatty creaminess to the dark chocolate and these ones are a little sharp and dry.
There is Sweet William dairy free chocolate but it contains inulin which can trigger symptoms.
There are the vegan ones but expensive. Loving Earth taste waxy with the coconut oil.
I’d have to say the Vego bar is the tastiest dairy free chocolate bar if you can find it
I don’t care what the occasion is, I’ll take a long weekend even it’s to celebrate underwater basket weaving. But good luck to those whose teams are playing today!
It’s been 3 days since the antibiotic shot and Melbcat is still sore :( I’ve given her medicine and cuddles which seem to have helped. The vet says to call back Monday if she’s not feeling better.
I’m still fighting urges to kidnap the black cat. I do think he’s possibly someone’s neglected free range pet though, as there was a parted line in his neck fur where a collar used to be and his fur wasn’t patchy or sparse (as happens when a cat is very malnourished).
I’m hoping that the weird protrusion I felt in his upper back that made me worry about his spine was a microchip. 🤞 I’ll be watching him and trying to get a better look over to see if he stays healthy or something indicates he does need help.
If I could know for sure that he isn’t receiving flea and worm medication at home (unlikely to be happening) I could possibly try to dab him with one of Melbcat’s spot ons. They look to be similar weights. I have to be careful not to get attacked though.
For large cats like him and her the tube has a lot more liquid than standard, so needs to be put on in a few different spots or it dribbles off. This takes longer and requires more handling, and some cats do react violently to the application.
Also if he’s constantly outside eating rats and birds and rolling in the dirt, I wonder if he’d just quickly get reinfested.
::: spoiler spoiler
Flying Spaghetti Monster help me if he belongs to the crazy arsehole neighbour and I’m forced to intervene
:::
Home from the beach, it was really lovely down there. A bit windy so I put my hair in a pony tail and it was warm in the sun.
Took a nice pic of the city, found some nice shells and saw a flock of small sea birds that I hadn't seen before. As small as sparrows and so cute. I think they were Wood Sandpipers.
I'm not sure if you can see the birds in this photo, they really were very small. They are on the sand.
Forgot to check this year's Ignobels cos Munich etc. til today - link
Not the best ever selection this year, though I didn't know that drinking alcohol improves one's ability to speak a foreign language. Proven by scientists. It's hard to beat the electrified chopsticks of 2023 imo.
84 Comments
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 14 pts · 355d
Thanks everyone for reading and responding to my rant yesterday.
Lotta good advice and things to think about so thank you :)
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 355d
so many hugs
you have so much patience
Eagle@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 355d
You're such a good egg.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 355d
IT'S BALLET AND HOT POT DAY!
melbourne_wanderer@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 356d
so just when I decide to poke my head back in, nobody is here to entertain me.... typical
/s in case
StudChud@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 356d
It's only a quarter to 11 here lol
Taleya@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 355d
Noooo my perfect ancient pair of grass shears have died. Now i must to the land of shitty modern manufacturing
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 355d
Off and away out of town again for the birthday of an old family friend. Not sure of the wisdom of being in Brisbane on the same day as the Lions in the final AND the Broncos playing a home semi in the NRL .... At least I am getting really good at this travel malarkey again. I used to travel a lot in an old job but I had gotten rusty.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 355d
Bon voyage 😸
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 355d
Music practice is done, chill afternoon then see how tonight goes!
Enjoy your day everyone ❤️
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 355d
The ballet has been watched and the hot pot meal devoured. May have had a bit much spicy for my tum, but we'll see! All round an excellent day and traffic was EXCELLENT. Getting and out of the city was just about the easiest run I've had!
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 355d
Ahhh, the ballet
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 355d
Okay full confession: I forgot there was no speaking/singing in ballet. I remembered 20 seconds into the performance but I definitely had "ohhhh yeah" moment.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 355d
Where did you end up parking?
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 355d
We went to Panda Hot Pot and there's an RMIT/public parking garage right behind it, so just parked there. Super easy!!
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 355d
How good does a city parking win feel?
It's like 40% of the good feels from a city trip, no?
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 355d
Suchhhh a win! Probably could have scored some street parking, but I had a plan and was thrilled when it worked out.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 355d
What did you see?
How was the orchestration and how was the choreography?
Was it a good show?
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 355d
We saw Dracula! It was interesting! The music was a jukebox of classical pieces. The Brides, Dracula and the Wife were amazing, the Husband was great but a little wooden compared to the rest. Fantastic use of lighting and great set pieces. There was sadly less cape tossing than I was hoping for!
The crowd was amazing though, so many fantastic outfits.
At the hot pot place we saw a performance of face changing and it was so well done!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 355d
That sounds really interesting and modern. 👍
I think in the original story the husband is meant to be repressed.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 355d
That's an interesting point!! It was more that he was very focused on the dance and when he was interacting with others you could tell he was paying attention to where his hands were. However he was still great to watch!
tone212_@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 355d
In 2016 I went to the Grand Final. My team was playing for the first time in the GF since I’d been alive but I wasn’t a member, basically impossible for general public to get a ticket. I saw a ticket advertised for sale at like 1pm on the day on a fan group on Facebook. It was about 20% more than the cost price. In hindsight, most people probably thought it was a fake but it was a physical ticket and paying in person outside the MCG, I thought that seemed safe. Got to my seat around midway through the first quarter, so missed all the pre-game stuff. But then my team won and it was just such an incredible atmosphere and great day. I won’t forget it.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 355d
that sounds awesome
StudChud@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 355d
::: spoiler Rockingham beach and Garden Island
:::
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 355d
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 355d
wow
look at that water and sky
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 355d
So pretty!
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 355d
Oh wow!
SituationCake@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 355d
Had a bit of unfun morning with headache and upset gut. Seems to have mostly resolved now which is nice. I’m planning to refresh a couple of pots around the deck with some punnets of flower seedlings. A load of washing or two and then a lazy afternoon.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 355d
Road trip day! And breaking out the glam tent. Hope it hasn't gone funky since it's last excursion.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 355d
Hmmm unexpected added passenger. Not 100% enthused about this.
Eagle@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 355d
A frog? A snake? An inlaw?
Catfish@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 355d
A person of questionable habits
Eagle@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 355d
Oh. I hate it when those people appear. Hopefully you can still find your Zen.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 355d
a spider?
Catfish@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 355d
A human known as Bogan
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 355d
Damn. A third wheel!
Make them as uncomfortable as possible so they don't wanna come again.
Eagle@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 355d
I like how you think CEO.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 355d
Can I come on your camping tr....... NO
Catfish@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 355d
The camping is incidental to the birthday party that he totally ought be at. I'll live.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 355d
The beany breakfast might assist 😝
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 355d
Mate, let them rip inside the car. When they open the window, complain that its cold.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 355d
Fed, fat and happy!
Nap time then make some plans.
briongloid@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 355d
Channel 7 doesn't support my DisplayPort cable.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 355d
Do you have a newer HDMI cable? If you do try that.
briongloid@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 355d
Turns out it doesn't work on the laptop screen either, completely unavailable for Linux.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 355d
I swear to god with these regional cafes. I don't think I've ever paid for an eggs Benedict where it was just served on regular white toast
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 355d
They are anxious to be as trendy as the city.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 355d
So today I managed 11,522 steps and most of that was done while watching the TV. I was determined to not sit idle so I grabbed some small hand weights and did some of the step exercises from the routines I've done that I don't mind. I basically did that on and off all day, whenever I was in the lounge room and while watching the Grand Final. My kids are used to me doing odd things so they didn't think anything of it lol. Also I don't really want to become a calorie counter but I'm starting to learn how much exercise it takes to burn the kilojoules and it makes me more conscious of whether I'll have that lamington/licorice allsorts or not. My clothes are starting to fit differently and I'm really pumped for that!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 355d
Go you!! 📣
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 355d
This is awesome!! Get it girl!!
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 355d
Fuck yeah!!!!
Great work :)
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 355d
Productive and relaxing day.
Grocery shopping and house cleaning done.
Quick nap, good Japanese restaurant for dinner
Few drinks, few puffs and the new Fantastic 4 movie at home with the family.
Seeing my wife and kids snuggled under blankets across the couches, fills me with immense joy.
Kids are almost adults but they'll always be my babies.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 355d
I'm up.
I've had my porridge with oat milk
generally I'm still trying foods to see if I can eat them
I'm good with home made food, I make my old recipes with adaptations and they often turn out just as delicious
but sadly much pre-made food is just no go, including chocolate
gummy sweets are still good but I should eat far less
Catfish@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 355d
? There loads of no dairy choc available or is something else playing up?
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 355d
I haven't looked for non dairy analogs specifically as yet
I'm just reading labels more and abstaining from the obvious
SituationCake@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 355d
Lots of dark chocolate blocks are dairy free, including some Lindt and Aldi ones. No substitutes in them, just dairy free because it’s dark choc.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 355d
Exactly. My choc taste kicks in at about 70%. 85 is perfect.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 355d
If you’re talking about Aldi Choceur they’ve added milk powder to the dark one now. I checked the flavours a little while ago and didn’t see one without dairy.
The Old Gold 70% has a small amount added too as does the Coles Belgian dark chocolate block and the generic cooking chocolate blocks.
The very dark Lindt chocolates in the thin blocks might be a safe bet but I still like a little fatty creaminess to the dark chocolate and these ones are a little sharp and dry.
There is Sweet William dairy free chocolate but it contains inulin which can trigger symptoms.
There are the vegan ones but expensive. Loving Earth taste waxy with the coconut oil.
I’d have to say the Vego bar is the tastiest dairy free chocolate bar if you can find it
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 355d
You’ve probably thought of this but I did a homebrew elimination diet to identify the worst offenders
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 355d
Happy football day to those that celebrate 🙏
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 355d
Go sports!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 355d
I shall partake in the celebrations with party pies, little boys and a beer or two.
SituationCake@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 355d
I don’t care what the occasion is, I’ll take a long weekend even it’s to celebrate underwater basket weaving. But good luck to those whose teams are playing today!
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 355d
Exciting game! All tied up at half time. Go Cats! 😻
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 355d
It was so close for so long I suspect some Lions players may have bet on themselves
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 355d
It’s been 3 days since the antibiotic shot and Melbcat is still sore :( I’ve given her medicine and cuddles which seem to have helped. The vet says to call back Monday if she’s not feeling better.
I’m still fighting urges to kidnap the black cat. I do think he’s possibly someone’s neglected free range pet though, as there was a parted line in his neck fur where a collar used to be and his fur wasn’t patchy or sparse (as happens when a cat is very malnourished).
I’m hoping that the weird protrusion I felt in his upper back that made me worry about his spine was a microchip. 🤞 I’ll be watching him and trying to get a better look over to see if he stays healthy or something indicates he does need help.
If I could know for sure that he isn’t receiving flea and worm medication at home (unlikely to be happening) I could possibly try to dab him with one of Melbcat’s spot ons. They look to be similar weights. I have to be careful not to get attacked though.
For large cats like him and her the tube has a lot more liquid than standard, so needs to be put on in a few different spots or it dribbles off. This takes longer and requires more handling, and some cats do react violently to the application.
Also if he’s constantly outside eating rats and birds and rolling in the dirt, I wonder if he’d just quickly get reinfested.
::: spoiler spoiler Flying Spaghetti Monster help me if he belongs to the crazy arsehole neighbour and I’m forced to intervene :::
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 355d
Home from the beach, it was really lovely down there. A bit windy so I put my hair in a pony tail and it was warm in the sun.
Took a nice pic of the city, found some nice shells and saw a flock of small sea birds that I hadn't seen before. As small as sparrows and so cute. I think they were Wood Sandpipers.
I'm not sure if you can see the birds in this photo, they really were very small. They are on the sand.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 355d
Easy to spot if you look hard enough. Very well camouflaged.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 355d
I see them now!!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 355d
blimey, I'm so tired today
TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 355d
Forgot to check this year's Ignobels cos Munich etc. til today - link
Not the best ever selection this year, though I didn't know that drinking alcohol improves one's ability to speak a foreign language. Proven by scientists. It's hard to beat the electrified chopsticks of 2023 imo.
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 355d
Beep Beep 🚚
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TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 355d
Football, meat pies, kangaroos and Holden cars please chef. Lightly stir-fried.
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 355d
🏉🥧🦘🚘🛢️
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 355d
A coffee and yogurt please (and preferably not at airport prices - nearly paid 18 bucks before I realised 😲)
bacon@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 355d
☕️🫐🥛 complimentary thanks to our overnight business
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 355d
Can I please have too many beers, the right amount of pies, and some hot chips please
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 355d
🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻
🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧
🍟🍟🍟🍟🍟🍟🍟
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 355d
For Seagoon: lots of mini local sea snails and clams and baby crabs (shell intact)
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 355d
thank you 😘
I'm off to the beach soon , it should be a quiet day there 😸
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 355d
🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🦪🦪🦪🦪🦪🦪🦪🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀
Catfish@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 355d
Huevos rancheros Please
bacon@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 355d
🥚🥚🌽🍅🥒🧀🫘
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 355d
really late, I should get to sleep
good night everyone, sweet dreams 😘