Daily Discussion Thread: Wed 30 Aug 2023

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StudChud@aussie.zone · 19 pts · 3y (10 replies)

Mickey says "hello"

tabby/white cat rubbing face on computer monitor

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 3y (2 replies)

Hey Mickey you're so fine, you're so fine you blow my mind hey Mickey.

StudChud@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y (1 reply)

I sing that to him all the time ๐Ÿ˜‚

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 3y

๐Ÿ˜‰

Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

awww kitty!

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Hey Mickey ๐Ÿ˜˜

SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Haiiiii Mickey!

underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Hello you gorgeous boy!

oztrin@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Aww he's so like my Sammi! Hello moggiekins!

Eagle@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Hi Mickey! ๐Ÿ‘‹

Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 3y

Hiii Mickey! ๐Ÿ˜

bull@aussie.zone · 19 pts · 3y (1 reply)

It's just past midday, I'm 20 miles from Vegas and it's hot as fuuuuck. Have a photo of a rock archway I drove under this morning for your troubles.

Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Great pic!

Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 18 pts · 3y (18 replies)

Hooray it's my irl b'day today. we made it.

This calls for premium potato cakes.

E: thank you all for the bday wishes :)

useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 3y

baconmash@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 3y

Happy Birthday! ๐Ÿฅ”๐ŸŽ‚

Nath@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y

Woo! Happy birthday!

Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Happy birdday!

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Happy Birthday ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿฅ”

Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Happy Birthday, hope you have a great day and treat yourself!

anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Happy birthday! Hope you have a fabulous day! ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽ‰

PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Happy birthday ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽ‰

fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Happy happy birthday!! ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽˆ

underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Happy birthday! May your potato cakes be crispy on the outside and creamy inside.

ReadEverything@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Happy birthday, hope you have a great day ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽˆ

Eagle@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Happy Birthday!

Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Happy Birthday! ๐Ÿฅณ

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Happy birthday mate ๐ŸŽ‚

oztrin@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Happy birthday! ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽ‰

melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 3y

Happy birthday ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŽ‚ (chocolate chilli birthday cake)

6368_39162@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 3y
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RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 3y

Many happy re-runs and happy birthday.

Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 15 pts · 3y (2 replies)

Been speaking to the old man about the shed he had built a few years ago. It was flooded in '19 because the neighbour's sprinkler system ran non stop for weeks. I had to climb over and turn it off because the council and yarra water were hopeless (this isn't the point though). It was a serious amount of water that made its way 2 doors down.

Anyway he's in a little email argument with the other neighbour because he thinks it's that guys fault. The wall is disintegrating and the hydrometer is maxxed out.

I genuinely believe it was the massive flooding event from the other neighbour right before 3 b2b la ninas that super saturated everything so it's a series of compounding events.

In explaining this I said "the theory that holds the most water". Completely lost on him..

So to all you bad pun people, I see you and you are appreciated. It's a tough crowd out there.

Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y (1 reply)

Slightly relevant and quite interesting imo. Google 'Wayne tank principle' if you want to read about legal interpretations of damage that has been caused by multiple different events, one event being covered by insurance, one excluded. How to determine liability?

Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

ooh that was a super interesting read!

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 14 pts · 3y

Found out that a newer work colleague, who I haven't had much to do with before, is actually struggling a lot emotionally, and is insanely isolated with no idea how to navigate the situation. I had no idea and I felt awful that I had never checked in with her or realised what was going on amidst my own troubles.

We had a very long chat that made me reflect on a lot of things I'd been through more recently, and how severe the impact of poor post-lockdown workplace team management can be on individuals, especially recent arrivals to the country. I know we all like to talk about the benefits of WFH but professional isolation really sucks arse.

Taleya@aussie.zone · 13 pts · 3y (3 replies)

I remain fucking astounded by men who think they've gamed the system by weaponising incompetence and being useless bull tits.

protip arsehole: You're just teaching her that you are utterly fucking inconsequential and can be cut out of her life with zero loss.

RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y (2 replies)

My misandry grows daily. You deserve better.

Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 3y (1 reply)

That's a concerning take

RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone · 0 pts · 2y

why are you concerned?

Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 3y

Made my way down to the bellarine for a little escape.

I will never get tired of distant surf pulverising the shore noise.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 3y (6 replies)

My homemade pub meal

Also thanks @Force_majeure122@aussie.zone the man really liked the bullseye sauce.

Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Looking good!

Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y (4 replies)

๐Ÿ™ it's a cracker

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y (3 replies)

He doesn't like chilli sauces because they're too weak but this one he really liked โ˜บ

Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y (2 replies)

Did you try it yourself? It's real hot, but also real tasty. It's not just heat. Very like... Flavourful and fruity

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y (1 reply)

I dipped my little finger in.

Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y

For some, that's enough. Others like more fingers!

MisssDarylC@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 3y (2 replies)

I left my earphone case in the back of an Uber yesterday morning, didn't realise until I got home last night because I thought I'd left the case at home, I also had been wearing one earphone. Lol. Luckily I called the driver and he had the case (and the other earphone) and he made it to South Melbourne tonight and dropped them off to me.

fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 3y (1 reply)

Good job driver! Hope you gave him something as well in return

MisssDarylC@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y

There's a $20 return fee, I did it all through the Uber app, so he gets the full amount. Once I'm paid I'll add tip as well.

TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 3y (1 reply)

Thought I was gonna throw up or pass out on the train. Stood up and went to the door intending to get off and go home. But by the time I got to the next station I was ok. Just knowing I was gonna go home slowly calmed it all down. New powerful kind of panic attack?

Taleya@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 3y

Coulda also been a vertigo attack. Looking at a static phone on a particularly rough train ride'll do it.

fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 3y (2 replies)

Free leftover food from an event in the office? Sign me up chief!

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

Hopefully breakfast and lunch for you!

Is the food yummy?

fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y

Yeah it's alright! Some mini pies, yogurt, tarts, orange juice! Free so can't complain much ๐Ÿ˜„

StudChud@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 3y (2 replies)

I join the Zoom and it's a political discussion. It's too early to hear this conservative knob rattle on about how bad Labor is.

Pray for me

(He just said 'aboriginies' omg ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ)

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Aborigines is not too bad, it's old fashioned is all ( it could be much much worse )

RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 3y

It's just so fucking tragic hearing people try and suggest the liberals are better. I'm sorry you have to endure this crap.

StudChud@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 3y (2 replies)

Left over fried rice with scrambled egg, bacon, and cut up mettwurst for lunch. Feel much better than this morning.

Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y

I cut up some sweet potat, steamed/fried it, dumped in some butter and Kippers, added pepper and hotsauce, covered in ungodly amount of cheese.very yum

RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 3y

god I'm hungry and that sounds good

melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 3y

Cats really know the most painful ways to step ๐Ÿ˜ฃ

oztrin@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 3y (1 reply)

Why does it feel like Friday night when I know it's Wednesday?

Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

I would like the week to be over as well while weโ€™re at it.

Pilk@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 3y

The PMs speech at the referendum date announcement (14 October btw) was excellent. I wonder who wrote it?

Duenan@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 3y (2 replies)

Off to a bad start this morning. Really agitated and quite angry at the way a staff member spoke to me and patronized me.

I'd heard rumors how some of them are quite nasty and I think I just encountered it for one of the first time from this people from a certain team.

Anyway about to go outside. Going to take a deep breath and clear my mind while on my duty for an hour and enjoy the fresh smell of rain if it decides to fall.

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

It sucks that people can be so petty and 'highschool' in the workplace, I'm sorry you were on the receiving end of their immaturity.

Sending you love and good vibes ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ

Duenan@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 3y

Thanks, still happens no matter the workplace and how old they are.

I have to try and let it go though and let it not ruin my day.

I might treat myself to something at the end of the day if I can find some doughnuts.

useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 3y (3 replies)

My brain-worm gives me unsolicited advice on how to proceed and thatโ€™s my excuse

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 3y (2 replies)

What's worse, brain worms or being taken over by fungus?

Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y (1 reply)

Worm like fungus?

dumblederp@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Illithid Larve

whatisthislifeilead@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 3y (3 replies)

Everybody look at the moon! Everybody seeing the moon! The moon is bright, it's milky white (blue?), everybody look at the moon! huh!

baconmash@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Thank you. So bright.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

moon is very beautiful

cherryripesalmoncake@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 3y

I had already seen it but thanks for this.

StudChud@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 3y (3 replies)

Classes done for the day; it is much more tolerable attending when I can play BG3 at the same time lol, feels like a podcast.

But as classes are done, you know what time it is??

It's Wine Time ๐Ÿท๐Ÿท๐Ÿท

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

Cheers! ๐Ÿน

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

Cheers friend! ๐Ÿท you are awesome! Never forget, King!

Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

And you awesome too. Donโ€™t forget that!

baconmash@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 3y (7 replies)

Breakfast 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– ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ•๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ”๐ŸŒญ๐Ÿฅ™๐Ÿง†๐ŸŒฎ๐ŸŒฏ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿœ๐Ÿ๐Ÿฅซ๐Ÿฅ˜๐Ÿ›๐Ÿฃ๐Ÿฑ๐ŸฅŸ๐Ÿฆช๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿš๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ ๐Ÿค๐Ÿชผ๐Ÿฆ€๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฅ ๐Ÿฅฎ๐Ÿข๐Ÿก๐Ÿง๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿง๐Ÿฅง๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿจ๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿฎ ๐Ÿ— ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿซ๐Ÿฅœ๐ŸŒฐ๐Ÿช๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฅ›โ˜•๏ธ๐Ÿต๐Ÿบ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฅค๐Ÿง‹๐Ÿงƒ๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿท๐Ÿฅƒ๐Ÿธ๐Ÿน๐Ÿง‰๐Ÿ”‹

Apologies. Chef was chained by the Heatmonster.

Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 3y (1 reply)

I want to return this:๐Ÿ”, it's very loud and pecked me

baconmash@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 3y

Thank you that is the egg dispenser. Here have an egg instead. ๐Ÿฅš

oztrin@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y (2 replies)

Well timed as the cats just let me up.
I'm craving an ice - cold fruit smoothie - is that on the menu?

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

๐Ÿ‰๐ŸŠ๐Ÿฅญ๐Ÿ๐ŸงŠ๐ŸงŠ๐ŸงŠ๐Ÿฅค

oztrin@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Ta muchly!

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

May I have a second croissant?

baconmash@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

๐Ÿฅ

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 3y (12 replies)

I'm not one of those people who froth over Aldi's Wednesday bargains but I really wanted that jaffle iron.

Came very close to buying a dart board too.

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 3y (1 reply)

I bought some power tools years ago and still use them to this day.

Also their Dutch gummies and licorice assortment is very nice too.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 3y

The man has bought all the power tools too. He did return the tyre pressure thingy just before the warranty ran out because it stopped working.

fivemmvegemite@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y (1 reply)
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CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

I think I paid more for lurpak than at Coles :(

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

Iโ€™m not sure if itโ€™s coincidence but Iโ€™m going to be making jaffles for dinner tonight to treat myself.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 3y (2 replies)

What's in it?

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

Just some Devon meat, smokey cheese and mushrooms and itโ€™s going to be stacked

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 3y

Whoa. Yuuuummm

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

But did you really think you'd ever need a plasma cutter? I saw this today and though, oh yeah, father's day.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 3y (2 replies)

Haha. The man may already have one of those. I don't ask questions.

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

Also I saw a lady with a jaffle iron under her arm today. I enjoy aldi. Some of the basics are cheaper than the same things at colesworth also. Plus their 50$ smart watch is good, does what I need it to.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 3y

The jaffle iron also makes donuts and waffles. I needed one.

bananafungus@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 3y (3 replies)

Where's everyone buying their secondhand books online these days? A lot of the ones I was using are American, and the price difference and shipping costs are making it all far less economical.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

abebooks, ebay, amazon,

but yes, the fall of AUD makes it far more expensive

dumblederp@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 3y (1 reply)
bananafungus@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

I'm a little wary of religion based orgs but I will have a sus. Thank you!

Duenan@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 3y (2 replies)

Haggles for dinner filled with Devon, cheese and mushrooms.

Maybe I needed thicker bread to do this.

Canโ€™t wait to take a bite of these without burning myself.

::: spoiler Jaffles! :::

Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 3y (1 reply)

Patience is a virtue!

  • roof of mouth (probably)
Duenan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 3y

I survived! Nothing burnt and all full now.

landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 3y

I love this weather. Not when I have to run out to grab clothes that are on the line.

PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 3y (2 replies)

Exercises completed whilst looking out window at dreary weather. I kinda like it if the kids don't complain about it, which they didn't this morning. They did complain about the cheap shit umbrellas I bought. Elder peeler said, "why do you always buy such cheap shit umbrellas?" and I said "they pretty much all are, or about 95% of the umbrellas I've encountered are." Good umbrellas are either super exy compared to a cheap one or basically an antique like the one I inherited from my Pop, (super large, hand stitched, leather handle) which I don't take out often because I'm paranoid about losing it. Looks like I've gotta buy more umbrellas!

Taleya@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 3y

also you have kids. Ain't no point buying expensive stuff with kids

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StudChud@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 3y (1 reply)

Oh no

My guts are gurgling and bubbling like witch's cauldron.

I'm afflicted with the dreaded period shits ๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿ’€

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 3y

๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ

melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 3y (1 reply)

Umโ€ฆ why am I geoblocked from the Coles site? Nothing has changed, I ordered recently and I donโ€™t have a VPN.

Go home Coles. Youโ€™re drunk.

Edit: itโ€™s changed to being down for maintenance which eases my mind a bit. Coles, buddy, you could have just said that and spared me a heart attack. Especially as Woollies also seems to not be working at the same time.

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Coles: I'm drunk? no u ๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐Ÿ˜Ž ๐Ÿ‘‰

proceeds to only sell you booze

calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 3y (11 replies)

.... What do you say to this, seriously....

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 3y (3 replies)

Dog or the kids?

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 3y (2 replies)

Wife? ๐Ÿคญ

calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y (1 reply)

Yes. MrswhatswrongwiththatCalhoon....

dumblederp@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

You should get your own butter and hide it somewhere away from your barbarian life partner.

useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 3y

Vulgar and barbarous are words that come to mind.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 3y

๐Ÿคจ

Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y (1 reply)

THAT'S DISGOOOOOSTANG!

6368_39162@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 3y
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StudChud@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 3y

:c

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 3y

Bad. Naughty corner, now.

bull@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 3y (3 replies)

9:30pm, night time and it's still 37C.. I've wandered down the strip to Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville for a cocktail and a burger.

I could show you the cocktail but maybe you'll like the inside of the Venetian casino more.

SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 3y (2 replies)

I want to see a photo of the cocktail! And the burger!

bull@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 3y (1 reply)

You got it!

SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y

Thank you - looks sooooo tasty!

baconmash@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 3y (1 reply)

warm night

anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y

And windyโ€ฆ

StudChud@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 3y

Sleepy potat

bananafungus@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 3y (1 reply)

Need to get fit and find a rich couple looking for a live in unicorn, I don't want work or pay bills anymore.

StudChud@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 3y

I'd be someone's unicorn for bed and board as well tbh

Baku@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 3y (1 reply)
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wscholermann@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 3y
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CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 3y (6 replies)

Last night the kid ask if I knew any Australian artists. I kept it real simple for her while she googled examples.

Fredrick McCubbin - Landscapes predominantly of the Macedon Ranges. Includes browns, khakis, more brown and a hint of off white.

Brett Whiteley - Interesting work. Famous for his big wall of scribble.

Ken Done - Vibrant colours. Reprints include doona covers, coasters and jumpers.

Pro Hart - Just google Pro Hart carpet ad

Sidney Nolan - A child's paintings of Ned Kelly.

After that she felt much better about the artwork she had been submitting.

The other day she was pacing up and down and when I asked her what she was doing she replied "I'm creating artwork". It turns out that the class had to choose their favourite artist and submit work that matched said artist. She printed out her steps in different colours and presented it as a "Jackson Pollock inspired piece". The teacher praised her for her creativity.

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CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Haha. We started watching Whiteley and I'm pointing out that some of it looks incomplete and he's gone "stuff it" and sold it in the trading post as is.

the_procrastinata@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y (1 reply)

Just for a bit of gender balance, you could also look at Nora Heyson, Margaret Preston, Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Clarice Beckett, and Margaret Olley.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Thank you for that. I couldn't think of any except for May Gibbs which she already knew about.

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

Robert Hunter did white triangles.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

There was someone she showed me who did squares and black triangles and proudly said "I can do that".

StudChud@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 3y (2 replies)

Walk without rhythm, and you won't
Attract
The Worm.

useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y (1 reply)

I knew it. I have all the rhythm, but no rhyme.

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 3y

I got rhythm ๐ŸŽต I got music ๐ŸŽท I got my girl ๐Ÿ’‹ Who could ask for anything more? ๐Ÿ˜Ž

Pilk@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 3y (4 replies)

What do you think about asking on online retailer to refund a portion of your order if they put the products you bought on sale just a couple days later?

Bit cheeky to ask? Or fair enough?

bananafungus@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 3y

I have a friend who is intense with money, like bordering r/beggingchoosers material, and I'm always surprised how many retailers will actually send her samples, discount codes, or whatever else.

Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y

I think it's just... Asking them for free money, and providing a reason that doesn't lend itself to why you should be entitled to free money

the_procrastinata@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y

As long as youโ€™re polite I donโ€™t see any harm in asking. Unless itโ€™s a small business where thereโ€™s just one owner operator doing small solo trading.

landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 3y

Hmm this is tricky. I know that some like videogame store fronts will offer to refunded price but into your wallet. But not too sure about retailers. They might just offer a coupon or a discount for a future item.

Duenan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 3y (1 reply)

@Force_majeure122@aussie.zone @Thornburywitch@aussie.zone

Brunswick Sardines at Woolies are discounted this week from 2.90 to 2.35 if that takes your fancy.

Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y

That does take my fancy. It takes my fancy very much. Thank you ๐Ÿ™

calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 3y (3 replies)

I'm trying to get on to Whitehorse Music but they don't seem to ever answer their phone. Can anyone recommend a string instrument shop in the inner north-ish area? Need to get a violin restrung as a viola.

StudChud@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 3y (2 replies)

https://volarismusic.com.au/

Perhaps these guys may be able to help?

calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Right on. I've set something up with them. Thanks

anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

I was also going to suggest volaris

oztrin@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 3y

Sit.rep.: Sammi hopped off and the rain held off so I did a Coles dash. So that's done.
Now on the couch with Zooki on my shoulder.

goodviking@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 3y (1 reply)

Where is this big moon that everyone keeps talking about?

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y

sky

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

This is the exact recording I just bought! This is just incredible https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wDai9s4Hmc be sure to click for subtitles

they used to pull barges by manpower, men in teams on the banks of canals
๐Ÿฅบhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Song_of_the_Volga_Boatmen#/media/File:Ilia_Efimovich_Repin_(1844-1930)_-Volga_Boatmen(1870-1873).jpg

my heart really is with Russian people, I hope they can truly get rid of despots

( thank you for attending today's history lesson )

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

Russia has an amazingly rich cultural heritage. Which has been excluded from the west by the US. Most of the music I listen to comes from either russia or ukraine. The war is shit. But Russophobia is real. While people lap up any kind of crap from the US, I always remember more than half the people who voted, voted for trump not long ago. Russian people don't have that choice. They are gaslit and terrorised by criminals into having to live lives of poverty. I'm definitely all sunshine and lollipops today huh? I'll try and be more positive tomorrow.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 3y (1 reply)

hugs

RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 3y

Thanks. It's not been a great day in some respects, but I have a lot of gratitude for a lot of things also. Like that I can vent here. It's beneficial to not bottle things up and wait until exploding point.

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

I don't know if it's any consolation but less than half the voters voted for President Trump in 2016. Their democratic system is broken, but their politicians won't fix it because the broken system keeps them in power.

Total votes for Donald Trump in 2016: 62,984,828 (46.1%)
Total votes for Hillary Clinton in 2016: 65,383,514 (48.2%)

RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone · 0 pts · 2y

It's a moot point, but you're correct hahaha. My point really is many people lap up every bit of vaccuous american marketing in australia, but still see russian people as bad cos that's america's marketing also.

landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y (21 replies)

It's going to be funny by me saying this as I not only play games but I also write for an online publication about video games. But the fact that there are some games out there asking for more money just so you can... what, play 6 days earlier is asinine!

Partner asked if I pre-loaded Starfield and I said yes, I'm so keen for this game of course, I'm going to preload it. But it's on Xbox Game Pass (PC) where it's "free"-ish (I mean I'm spending $10 a month so it's not entirely free but it's not like I'm shelling out $100 for a new game), found out that if you buy the deluxe version you can play the game this Friday instead of next Wednesday. Looked up the cost and it's $170 for the "deluxe" version, whereas the standard edition is $120. I am not shelling out $170 just to play a game 5 days earlier. But not only that, but Jesus Christ video games are expensive. I totally get the fact that their pricing hasn't really changed and that it used to be $80 in the 90s and that was expensive. But wages haven't really gone up, we're in a cost of living crisis, still dealing with the pandemic, etc. The fact that it's even an option to pay $170 to play a video game 5 days before it "officially" comes out is just... I cannot believe it, but it's not really shocking in the grand scheme of things.

Just... ugh. Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk.

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Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y (5 replies)

And people will bite at that price just to play it a few days earlier.

I donโ€™t know if theyโ€™ll be allowed to stream it in those 5 days but that could equal a lot of money for them which theyโ€™ll make back in no time.

Iโ€™ve already seen threads somewhere of people finding the cheapest option to upgrade to deluxe. I think it involves going to the Turkish regional store?

I didnโ€™t look too much into it as I was just scanning discussions.

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

I did find a way to upgrade to the deluxe version for $60 but I don't know if that is like if you've bought the base game? Because I'm playing it through Xbox Game Pass, so I haven't actually "bought" the game so to speak. I don't know.

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

That's interesting, I don't know what happens when you do that with a gamepass game.

I hope it actually counts or you're out $60 when gamepass removes the game.

landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Yeah I'm just gonna wait + watch my partner play it (because they have the money to buy it earlier).

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

Did you see the price increase of PS plus subscriptions?

All tiers up by about 20% in Australia.

30% increase approx over in the US.

landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y

Good thing I don't do PS+ anymore. God damn.

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

It's why I left behind LoL, anything made by Acti-Blizz, EA, Ubisoft, etc. Too many microtransactions (and player toxicity) and these FOMO-inducing 'offers' and 'deals'.

I find I have been a much happier time playing indie games, or CRPGs (bg3 now, but a huge fan of Obsidian, Paradox, and Larian). Moving away from the other devs/publishers I mentioned before has done wonders for my mental health and gaming motivation

landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 3y

Yeah I've stopped playing Activision-Blizzard stuff before the Hong Kong Protests but that sort of cemented it with the BlitzChung situation. And then the whole sexual assault that really drove it into the ground (really happy to hear OW2 is the lowest rated game, I mean I do feel bad for the devs but...). Since I've started reviewing games, I've actually enjoyed playing more indie games. I haven't been able to review a lot of the big triple A titles because they don't give out a lot of review codes, like Nintendo only gave out 2 codes for I think Sword and Shield, and that obviously went to IGN Aus and Press Start because they're the biggest online publications (which iunno, is weird that IGN has all these different location sites and you'll see on Metacritic like so many IGN reviews. I get it for countries that don't speak English, but do y'all really need an IGN, IGN Australia, IGN UK, it's unnecessary).

But yeah, most of the games I've reviewed have been indies, some like big indies like Coffee Talk 2 and Blanc, and some smaller ones like Best Month Ever! and RE:Call. Though I have been able to do features on games from big studios, specifically Sony. Was able to sort of "review" but not a scored review of Spider-Man PS4 on PC, Ratchet and Clank and Sackboy. The only other triple A studio I can think of that I did a review for was Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires from Koei, but they're not like "Western" big.

Also I'm so glad you can get BG3 working! I've finally finished act 2 after playing it for 80 hours. I had to go back to the start to save a character because the first mini boss of the final battle in act 2 was so freaking difficult. But man, the performance issues are bad.

RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 3y (11 replies)

The devs know there's plenty of rich people who need to have things before everyone else. I still haven't played cyberpunk as it would mean upgrading my graphics card, which still works great despite being a 690 and basically a vintage card now. But the fan crap before that game was insane. I remember speaking to loads of people who bought new systems for it. Then it dropped and the hype died after a month. They still have their insane systems they love of course.

There are still quite a lot of new games which run perfectly on my 1280p monitor and look amazing. Sure, there's better experiences to be had I'm sure, but for someone who still plays minecraft most of all and isn't worried about when gta6 will drop why upgrade until the 690 tanks?

landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 3y (10 replies)

Man I was so keen for Cyberpunk, but then after a lot of the trans stuff came out, I got less and less excited. I did end up playing it (you can probably deduce how I got it) and like it was okay???? It ran fine on my computer, but yeah glitches galore. Nothing game breaking but yeah. You are honestly not missing out. I know that they're getting a new expansion soon, where they're going to update everything that'll be interesting.

Yeah I don't have like the best specs, but my rig isn't dogshit. I just need an SSD because apparently all games now need that to run on (seriously, BG3's performance is so bad, yet the detect graphics will always put it on ultra).

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

I basically ignored it, I tend to get less interested in things the more they get hyped. I didn't hear anything about trans stuff. can you explain?

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

So your character's pronouns are tied to your voice. So if you wanted a deeper voice but playing a feminine character, they'd address you as he/him and also opposite with a higher pitched voice but on a masculine body. Like there are a lot of cis men and women who have higher and deeper voices, but the fact that they're tied to your pronouns is wild. It also sexualises trans people, makes them a commodity. They do have a trans character who is sort of subtle with their transness (like they have the trans flag on their car and mentions in their personal quest about some stuff I can't remember much), but it's really just bare minimum. Especially in a genre where that sort of stuff is at the forefront. Transhumanism (which is the philosophical thought of the advancement of humans) is like a major story in the cyberpunk genre.

RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y (7 replies)

I also love the idea of transhumanism. It's pretty easy for a big dev to get that shit right. How many trans and gender diverse people are devs ffs? hahaha. gah.

landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y (6 replies)

Yeah I think it's a trend that transwomen are often in IT/tech fields. (Trend is not the right word I just can't remember what the word is)

RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y

It's common. I expect to see a lot of us girls at pax.

Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y

God I wish this flu/cold would bugger off. Meant to be meeting clients rest of the week and I sound like I've been smoking a pack every 20 mins for the last 10 years.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y (2 replies)

brrr, it's oodie time

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y (1 reply)

The cat has been protesting louder and louder while I've been lost in an email. I am not a good slave. Oodie has been prepared for her majesty.

melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y

You need one of those hoodies with the big cat pouch

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y

(:

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

โ˜•๏ธ

Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 3y (2 replies)

Chef's asleep. Raid the store! ๐ŸŒฏ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ”๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฅšโ˜•โ˜•โ˜•

useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 3y (1 reply)

๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿฉ

baconmash@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

oh thank you delicious ๐Ÿฉ

baconmash@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y (1 reply)

oh M3GAN's good

Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

I was hoping for much more action, was a bit disappointed

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y (2 replies)

Listening to the Hunting Warhead podcast I'm so close to tears many times.

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 3y

It's a lot hey. It's one of the most in depth bits of reporting I've ever read or listened to around this subject. I still haven't made it through the last episode

RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 3y

I just looked it up... urgh. I just couldn't. I have two close friends with DID and know casually a couple more. Plus all the women I've known with BPD as a result of childhood abuse. The less I know about this stuff the better, I just try and be the best friend I can to them I'm glad there are people out there trying to stop it. That the catholic church is trying to weasel their way out of admitting that were basically a worldwide pedo ring is something else I try not to think about too much. I'm a part of the me too group as well, but all my abuse was at the hands of gay men. It's still something we're still not talking about because no one wants to be seen as homophobic, but so many of them are absolute fucking pigs to women and trans people. We're supposed to be united under the queer umbrella but I keep hearing whispers about trans breaking away because we only really support each other. Hate to say it, but its mostly men. Not all men but too many.

end rant, it's been a constant source of pain this year as abuse and cover ups ruined my music career.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y
oztrin@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y

Debating whether or not to do a Coles run, just nip up to the corner Foodworks for a couple of things or just put it off until tomorrow.
It doesn't help that Sammi keeps clamping herself to my legs.

StudChud@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 3y (6 replies)

๐ŸŽผ๐ŸŽถWhichever console you play
No matter how many hours a day
I could win at any game
Whether your a boy or a girl or a super computer
It's often said
I should get some girly hobbies instead
But that thought fills me with dread
I'm not into sewing, baking, dress-making
Not eating, bitching, submitting๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ

Sick Beat - Kero Kero Bonito

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

you know , you can have girly skills and pursue other skills and hobbies too.

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Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 3y

that is true

melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 3y

Aye. Some of them are essential so you get well rounded skills

6368_39162@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 3y
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calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 3y

I reckon I could beat you at Rick Dangerous 2 though.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

This guy makes me laugh ๐Ÿ˜‚

https://youtu.be/w7AM6K6GxPo?si=rGL-xBDhtfgxOY85

StudChud@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y
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Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

Today I got two interesting vinyls from the opshop, a very old Melodiya ( label of the USSR ) of the Alexandrov ensemble, it's amazing, like listening to Dr Zhivago music for reals. 5 hobbits. And a USSR Radio orchestra ( the same orchestra that's in the movie "The Death of Stalin ) plays Mendelssohn.

$4 very well spent.

StudChud@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 3y

๐ŸŽผ๐ŸŽถJackie when you're touchin' my soul in the candlelight
Jackie when I lost control in the heat of the night
JACK JACK JACKIE CAN'T GET YOU OFF MY MIND!!๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 3y

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Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 3y

Just did a little bit to help Ukraine. I bought an amber necklace and a moral support patch from sellers in Kiev.

You can also buy commemorative stamps to help the war effort.

melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 3y
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