We're renaming them to Samuel (Sammy) Frederick and Maxwell (Max) George because we are not fans of JKR, but it seems disrespectful to summarily dismiss those who saved their lives. Also we found out that they were literally due to be euthanised the same day as Misha before KRS found an emergency foster. His Lordship also never looks at pet rescue because it breaks his heart but for some reason he did the day they were listed - with Max looking uncannily like Misha (including, as we found out on visiting, a damaged tail)
The world works in weird ways.
Cerys knows something's up as we're doing up the dining room as a landing zone, but she's incredibly food motivated (as is Sam) so I don't forsee any massive problems considering they'd both sell their grandmothers for a freeze dried crocodile bite.
oh we've had kittens and ginger boys before (Punkin and Cerys and their siblings were literally born in our last house), so we know what to expect. Bandaids stocked up and all breakables are being moved to floor level. The one and only time Punkin decided to check out the top of the fridge he smashed four out of a box of six imported belgian tulip glasses all over the kitchen so His Lordship has LEARNED THE LESSON
Misha was an incredibly good momma cat, and even years after being fixed would always come investigating if anything playing had a kitten mew in it. So we're telling ourselves we're looking after babies for her.
even tho it was a morning session the cinema was a quarter full!
there were also about a dozen young teens in there taking advantage of the day off due to the teachers strike 😊, How is it young ones love to sit near front? They stayed for the whole movie and were well behaved, I'm assuming they enjoyed it. 😊😊😊
My confession. Last night I asked YL to smell my pits because I'm worried I'm smelling like old person. She said she could only smell deodorant. I've ordered some persimmon soap. 😔
Y'know, if America gets to have military bases in Australia, and gets to arbitrarily decide to go to war in a way that fucks us over, and gets to influence the outcome of our elections in ways that benefit them, I really reckon we should get a say in their elections, too.
We shall bestow upon them the blessing of compulsory voting and entirely rework how their elections are performed. Also we exile the GOP to Epstein island, with no resources and an abundance of hungry north Australian crocs.
But really it mostly stems from the Union not properly punishing the Conferdates lol
Black cat is napping in the back yard. Feeling so sad that Melbcat could no longer enjoy like that (safety reasons).
Wondering if I should make a winter shelter for him but what happens if he comes to rely on me/my place and then I move? Also my physical and mental health are really unstable now. 😔
If he wasn’t owned and I wasn’t going through hell I might consider fostering or adoption (if I became more ready) but that’s not really a possibility. It’s a real pickle.
I'm gonna help YL clean her room. Which means I will bend while she watches. I try to act nonchalant but when I see t-shirts hung up and dresses and nice tops go in the drawer that I have washed, there's a little bit inside me that screams. I keep it in. It's best that way.
It's her room. She can do as she likes. It's her room she can do as she likes. It's her room....
Usually I buy the 100 packs of generic black tea bags but I’m having some Earl Grey tea as a treat (from one of the little 10 packs).
I got a lift to Kmart for new earbuds and checked out the tubs… the different sizes don’t nest properly, the smaller one was too tall to allow the outer lid to go on. Even without insulating layers of straw adding to the height.
Maybe I’ll see what the big green shed offers, or if I can make something work with the miscellaneous tubs I have. Though they’re not black to hold in precious heat and aren’t uv resistant. Cutting them will be interesting because I have a mini hacksaw and Stanley knife but no blowtorch or drill. I just spotted a pair of fuzzy buns wandering past so he does not go home when it rains.
Otherwise I don’t know what else to do. I bought some books from the op shop but have been unable to concentrate on reading even though I used to be a big reader. Maybe I’ll go learn a random skill off youtube. idk.
::: spoiler spoiler
Things got really bad recently, I’m being referred to grief counselling and am trying to stay busy but am dying inside. Everything reminds me of my deeply loved Melbcat and I’m swinging between regrets that I didn’t try harder to save her and regrets at making her hold on that long because I didn’t know the worst of it. And regrets that I didn’t do even more to make her happy and enriched in the time we had. I just want to hug her again.
:::
I didn’t try harder to save her and regrets at making her hold on that long because I didn’t know the worst of it. And regrets that I didn’t do even more to make her happy and enriched in the time we had. I just want to hug her again.
You really did the best you or anyone could Melba. Please don't second guess that.
Even if you had done everything perfectly you would still have some manufactured regrets. Our minds cling to "if i'd just" because we're not allowed to howl at the void any more
I really don’t feel like doing art or knitting/crochet right now. I don’t want to do more cleaning or mending. I don’t want to learn music. Cooking involves cleaning and eating it or food waste. Trying to cut through hard plastic can wait.
::: spoiler CW learning medical skills
Currently learning to do a basic interrupted suture with a mattress needle on the cut skin of a banana (using tweezers in lieu of forceps and normal thread - don’t have anything like a needle holder. Maybe my mini pliers or clamps might work)…
Mad respect to doctors because this is not easy. The peel is so soft but inflexible that it’s hard to close the cut without tearing through the skin. Don’t get injured around me folks, because this is not mastered and I don’t plan to use this. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WSYenn0tNhs
:::
Might learn bandaging or mix it up and try more soldering practice next time.
I’ve been watching a lot of short form content and am trying to reverse the brainrot.
Made my mind up when there was 180 degree oasis wonderwall at 7:00am mixed with bashing scaffolding together. I am NOT doing wonderwall at that ungodly hour.
Also the bus from g-town to queenscliff was 100% packed so I guess fuel is starting to bite. Lotta well dressed middle aged peeps. Usually there's only a handful of people if that.
My Temu return has been dropped off at the post office. They have a very weird return algorithm for their bots to follow. I also had a watch band I was going to return and had arranged to go to a parcelpoint location which is closer, but because I had to go to the post office anyway I cancelled the return so I could re-do it with an Aus Post label instead. But this time it just decided I didn't need to return it and just refunded the money. I guess the op shops getting a watch band.
Went to play Doom Eternal last night and whilst Steam thinks I have the whole thing, the game thinks I don't have the base game. I tried refunding it so I could buy again but Steam won't let me, so let's hope a redownload helps
I love that game but I'm so bad at it. My reaction time just isn't up to scratch. Have you played Dark Ages? I've been thinking about getting that if it goes on sale
I just finished 2016 on ultra nightmare and wanted to jump into Eternal but it seems like I bought the wrong version because of all these confusing and annoying season pass options
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Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 150d
I forget which day it is this month, but it's 11 years sober in March 2026.
I kinda wish I was in a more celebratory mood but I honestly dgaf at the moment.
Yay I guess.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 150d
Congratulations! That's a HUGE achievement! If it wasn't for you, Gibson wouldn't have a cosy lifestyle. I wish you both well. ❤️
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
That's very kind of you ❤️
Taleya@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 150d
weirdly, DGAF is also a good sign. Not drinking is so habitual now you don't even notice no mo. Proud of you, bud.
mertn22@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
Yay for sure. I'm 10 weeks sober and loving it.
Taleya@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 150d
so, uh, I guess they're officially coming home with us now. (well, thursday)
We're renaming them to Samuel (Sammy) Frederick and Maxwell (Max) George because we are not fans of JKR, but it seems disrespectful to summarily dismiss those who saved their lives. Also we found out that they were literally due to be euthanised the same day as Misha before KRS found an emergency foster. His Lordship also never looks at pet rescue because it breaks his heart but for some reason he did the day they were listed - with Max looking uncannily like Misha (including, as we found out on visiting, a damaged tail)
The world works in weird ways.
Cerys knows something's up as we're doing up the dining room as a landing zone, but she's incredibly food motivated (as is Sam) so I don't forsee any massive problems considering they'd both sell their grandmothers for a freeze dried crocodile bite.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 150d
ooh nice looking kitties!
Catfish@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 150d
Welcome chaos boys
Eagle@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
They are lovely. I see shenanigans in your future!
Taleya@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 150d
oh we've had kittens and ginger boys before (Punkin and Cerys and their siblings were literally born in our last house), so we know what to expect. Bandaids stocked up and all breakables are being moved to floor level. The one and only time Punkin decided to check out the top of the fridge he smashed four out of a box of six imported belgian tulip glasses all over the kitchen so His Lordship has LEARNED THE LESSON
Eagle@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
Ginger boys make up for it with love though!
Taleya@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 150d
oh they do. They really really do.
the downside is your heart shatters when they pass
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
They’re beautiful.
Taleya@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 150d
Misha was an incredibly good momma cat, and even years after being fixed would always come investigating if anything playing had a kitten mew in it. So we're telling ourselves we're looking after babies for her.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 150d
She would love that. She had to go but she saved these boys
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
they are so lovely 🥰😸😸
SituationCake@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 150d
They are gorgeous.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 150d
I can't wait to hear about their antics!
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 150d
The job stress is causing the heart issues. First day in office for 7 days and my heart was going a bit wild all day.
Plus was waiting to see it they'd fire me.
Hopefully these interviews this week go well.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 150d
miss seagoon was like this when younger, she was on beta blockers 😔
hugs and good luck with the interviews
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 150d
Thank you ❤️
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 150d
I hope the heart eases man. No fun at that high bpm.
Also lol at the brollie. I'm sure the kitties appreciate it :)
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 150d
I appreciate it man ❤️
Today was pretty bad so I'm really hoping I make it through these interviews this week.
It's sort of at the point of: if I stay, I'm putting myself at risk from stress.
But we'll see what happens :)
Oh the cats were happy lol
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 150d
Drove past Moorabbin Airport just as 6 hot air Balloons were coming into land. There was one in the shape of a turtle!
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 150d
I see them regularly when I get into the office. It's such a serene sight.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 150d
I am back from my local cinema. It is a very nice and old fashioned theatre. I watched PHM again, to catch the things I missed the first time.
It is a very beautiful movie, the images unforgettable.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 150d
It’s lovely. I’m guessing you had the whole place to yourself
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 150d
even tho it was a morning session the cinema was a quarter full!
there were also about a dozen young teens in there taking advantage of the day off due to the teachers strike 😊, How is it young ones love to sit near front? They stayed for the whole movie and were well behaved, I'm assuming they enjoyed it. 😊😊😊
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
That's where I saw it!! I love that theatre. I have a membership
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 150d
The magpies are eating the leftover cat food… they’re going to be the size of emus
TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 150d
That ancient Aussie curse - May your chooks turn into emus and kick your dunny door down!
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
They will carry away the cat :(
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
the magpies will be tame and befriend you and black cat 😊😸
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
Starting an army of megafauna
_miss_cellophane_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 150d
Awaiting surprise pakige sent from a OS family member. It’s not a special occasion (birthday/ Xmas), so I’ve got no idea what it is.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
sounds wonderful 🤗
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 150d
ache
Force_majeure1234@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 150d
🎶my achey, breaky heart 🎶
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 150d
just my knees from tripping over last week, they still have a bit of bruise
TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 150d
I must apologise - I watered the garden this evening. So I take full responsibility for the current rain.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
no, it's good, we need the rain 😊 thank you
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 150d
I have an embarrassing confession to make. 😔😔😔
when I was younger I had a Cats tshirt like on PHM , I also had the album and went to the play
in my defence I also had the ts eliot book when I was 17 years old, 3 years before the play came out
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 150d
That's not embarrassing, thats cute.
My confession. Last night I asked YL to smell my pits because I'm worried I'm smelling like old person. She said she could only smell deodorant. I've ordered some persimmon soap. 😔
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
but it's not elegant 😐
also, today I have on a top with a Moomin patch I sewed on and am wearing a vintage hippy shell necklace 😊
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
Cute. ❤️
Taleya@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
oo where from? I've been wanting to sniff that stuff
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 150d
You may not like the answer. Amazon.
Taleya@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 150d
hiss
Dalek_Thal@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 149d
Y'know, if America gets to have military bases in Australia, and gets to arbitrarily decide to go to war in a way that fucks us over, and gets to influence the outcome of our elections in ways that benefit them, I really reckon we should get a say in their elections, too.
It's only fair.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 149d
We shall bestow upon them the blessing of compulsory voting and entirely rework how their elections are performed. Also we exile the GOP to Epstein island, with no resources and an abundance of hungry north Australian crocs.
But really it mostly stems from the Union not properly punishing the Conferdates lol
mertn22@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 150d
Quiz: Are your maths skills sharper than a Year 9 student's?
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 150d
9/10. The rectangle got me.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 150d
Black cat is napping in the back yard. Feeling so sad that Melbcat could no longer enjoy like that (safety reasons).
Wondering if I should make a winter shelter for him but what happens if he comes to rely on me/my place and then I move? Also my physical and mental health are really unstable now. 😔
If he wasn’t owned and I wasn’t going through hell I might consider fostering or adoption (if I became more ready) but that’s not really a possibility. It’s a real pickle.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 150d
I'm gonna help YL clean her room. Which means I will bend while she watches. I try to act nonchalant but when I see t-shirts hung up and dresses and nice tops go in the drawer that I have washed, there's a little bit inside me that screams. I keep it in. It's best that way.
It's her room. She can do as she likes. It's her room she can do as she likes. It's her room....
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 150d
Usually I buy the 100 packs of generic black tea bags but I’m having some Earl Grey tea as a treat (from one of the little 10 packs).
I got a lift to Kmart for new earbuds and checked out the tubs… the different sizes don’t nest properly, the smaller one was too tall to allow the outer lid to go on. Even without insulating layers of straw adding to the height.
Maybe I’ll see what the big green shed offers, or if I can make something work with the miscellaneous tubs I have. Though they’re not black to hold in precious heat and aren’t uv resistant. Cutting them will be interesting because I have a mini hacksaw and Stanley knife but no blowtorch or drill. I just spotted a pair of fuzzy buns wandering past so he does not go home when it rains.
Otherwise I don’t know what else to do. I bought some books from the op shop but have been unable to concentrate on reading even though I used to be a big reader. Maybe I’ll go learn a random skill off youtube. idk.
::: spoiler spoiler Things got really bad recently, I’m being referred to grief counselling and am trying to stay busy but am dying inside. Everything reminds me of my deeply loved Melbcat and I’m swinging between regrets that I didn’t try harder to save her and regrets at making her hold on that long because I didn’t know the worst of it. And regrets that I didn’t do even more to make her happy and enriched in the time we had. I just want to hug her again. :::
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 149d
You really did the best you or anyone could Melba. Please don't second guess that.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 149d
I agree with Bottom_racer
and everyone gets a pass because of covid, I think the whole world has had ptsd
and we've all had to do our best thru trying circumstances
you are the best
so many hugs
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 149d
Thanks Seagoon
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 149d
Thanks man :(
Taleya@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 149d
Even if you had done everything perfectly you would still have some manufactured regrets. Our minds cling to "if i'd just" because we're not allowed to howl at the void any more
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 149d
You’re right. I did what was best for her and will regret anyway
Taleya@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 149d
You did your best and both of you still got your life together taken away. And that's shit. It's incredibly shit.
You're allowed to be upset about that. You're allowed to be angry. But don't you ever feel guilty or regret putting up one hell of a fight.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 149d
It fucking sucks
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 150d
sky pretty
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 149d
I really don’t feel like doing art or knitting/crochet right now. I don’t want to do more cleaning or mending. I don’t want to learn music. Cooking involves cleaning and eating it or food waste. Trying to cut through hard plastic can wait.
::: spoiler CW learning medical skills
Currently learning to do a basic interrupted suture with a mattress needle on the cut skin of a banana (using tweezers in lieu of forceps and normal thread - don’t have anything like a needle holder. Maybe my mini pliers or clamps might work)…
Mad respect to doctors because this is not easy. The peel is so soft but inflexible that it’s hard to close the cut without tearing through the skin. Don’t get injured around me folks, because this is not mastered and I don’t plan to use this. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WSYenn0tNhs :::
Might learn bandaging or mix it up and try more soldering practice next time.
I’ve been watching a lot of short form content and am trying to reverse the brainrot.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 150d
Made it down the bellarine yesterday.
Way too much noise from the buildings next door.
Made my mind up when there was 180 degree oasis wonderwall at 7:00am mixed with bashing scaffolding together. I am NOT doing wonderwall at that ungodly hour.
Also the bus from g-town to queenscliff was 100% packed so I guess fuel is starting to bite. Lotta well dressed middle aged peeps. Usually there's only a handful of people if that.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
Oh no not Wonderwall. I can do Champagne Supernova but only when drunk or high.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
They crossed the line!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
the song is about a peeping tom, just sayin'
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
Oh I did not know that. Usually turn it off pretty quickly if I can lol.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 150d
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonderwall_(film)
duncan_bayne@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 150d
It takes twice as long to get to Berwick from Belgrave by public transport, as it does to get to the CBD from Belgrave 🤯
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
I believe it, PT times are crazy
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
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Force_majeure1234@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
I'm a little late today sorry! I'll get a couple of nice sour cherry beers and some spicy but mix please
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 150d
🍒🍻🌶️🍑
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
omg, cherry beer is so delicious
not sure about spicy buts
Force_majeure1234@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 150d
Oops 🙊 I meant spicy TESTICLES
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
Some lamington fingers and cuppa tea please. Don't be scabby on the fingers. I need them.
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
🍫🍋🥥🙌🙌🙌☕️
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
Thank you chef
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
My Temu return has been dropped off at the post office. They have a very weird return algorithm for their bots to follow. I also had a watch band I was going to return and had arranged to go to a parcelpoint location which is closer, but because I had to go to the post office anyway I cancelled the return so I could re-do it with an Aus Post label instead. But this time it just decided I didn't need to return it and just refunded the money. I guess the op shops getting a watch band.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 150d
Went to play Doom Eternal last night and whilst Steam thinks I have the whole thing, the game thinks I don't have the base game. I tried refunding it so I could buy again but Steam won't let me, so let's hope a redownload helps
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 150d
I love that game but I'm so bad at it. My reaction time just isn't up to scratch. Have you played Dark Ages? I've been thinking about getting that if it goes on sale
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 150d
I just finished 2016 on ultra nightmare and wanted to jump into Eternal but it seems like I bought the wrong version because of all these confusing and annoying season pass options