c/melbourne · by YarraByte@aussie.zone · 88d

Discussion Thread 🦊 Wednesday 20 May 2026

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62 Comments

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 87d (4 replies)

I thought maybe I'd need to invest in some warmer socks. Then I thought I don't really want to buy more when I have a drawer full. Where would I put them? What about if I put 2 pairs on? and guess what it worked.

Sometimes you gotta spend 5 minutes to workout what you want and what you don't want and then a really simple solution may pop up.

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 87d

Thin sock first, then thicker sock on top.

Tried and true method.

tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 87d

I was really happy I could fit into my slippers with my bamboo work socks on. It's a tight fit initially but my feet feel great once in

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 87d

Sometimes you gotta spend 5 minutes to workout what you want and what you don’t want and then a really simple solution may pop up.

This is a very useful piece of advice. Will use. 🙂👍

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 87d

yup

I'm so over shopping, went out with miss seagoon yesterday and just buy didn't any clothes , I have more than ample

Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 87d (5 replies)

Dear white cat women on Facebook,

I dislike being called heartless for not taking in 5 stray cats. Yes, I'm aware they need to be spayed.

This is not cheap. Plus the logistics involved are quite complex.

Yes I'm aware they need to go to a shelter. That's what I've been trying to organise for 18 fucking months you fucking harpies.

So unless you have something useful to add, like maybe, if there's a vet that may consider lowering their fee, or you know of a rescue that will take them,

Go fuck yourself.

Simon

melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 87d

There’s always the peanut gallery... They don’t realise that all of the fosters and shelters are pretty much at capacity right now. You’re doing a good thing doing as much as you can right now.

Happy to try and rustle up some resources for you if you’d like that? I know there are low cost options for desexing and vet care, pet food pantries/food parcels, and bulk buy foods that work out cheaper

Edit: National desexing month is coming up in July so hopefully that expands your choices https://ndn.org.au/low-cost-desexing/

Edit 2: Argh, there’s apparently legalities regarding having to be the owner… but there’s currently one council doing free targeted desexing and rehoming of semi-owned cats. Perhaps this is a good avenue to look into https://www.petrescue.com.au/library/articles/free-cat-desexing-a-win-for-cats-councils-and-communities#targeted%20desexing

Edit 3: This list of councils that got grants is from 2024 so maybe check if yours is on there and ring up to check with them if it isn’t https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/livestock-and-animals/animal-welfare-victoria/cats/cat-management-initiatives/targeted-cat-desexing-program.

For good measure https://aussie.zone/post/30951352

And Give A Kitty A Home could help with desexing and homes too https://gakah.org.au/our-programs

Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 86d

Sorry, but 2 go elseware already?

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 86d

Ask them if they would take a cat.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 87d (1 reply)

I could send some money if that would help?

Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 86d

That's really kind of you. Leave it with me for the moment and I'll see how I go :)

TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 87d (2 replies)

I did not know that I needed this in my life, but I am glad I found this. The information could be important to us all. I just don't know in what context.

How to tune a rubber chicken

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 87d (1 reply)

that made me laugh so much , I really needed that laugh, thank you 🥹

also, how he choked the itty bitty chicken , the look on his face 🐥😲 🤣

TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 87d

Its all the more fun because he's a serious musician. I recommend his version of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star - its a hoot.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 88d (2 replies)

Good night everyone. Sweet dreams. 😘

imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 87d (1 reply)

Unfortunately I dreamt I had to speak at an event about trains hosted by Robin Williams and I lost my notes and forgot my words and everyone got up and left and Robin Williams and my boss from 20years ago were very disappointed in me. I know my brain is just washing away stress in its own litttle way but geez I do NOT know where it got all that from

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 87d

harsh dream

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 87d (8 replies)

Have you ever been to see a tribute band? I went with friends to see "Van Halen" once. They were alright. I'll never forget "David Lee Roth's" zebra leggings.

SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 87d (1 reply)

My first concert was to see the SpiceD Girls. I was 12 and cried like I was seeing the real thing.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 87d

😂

This is the laugh I needed. Thank you.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 87d

I went to see The Darkness, who were sorta tribute. Had a great time. They came on stage each member wearing a different Jimi Hendrix outfit. I laughed so hard.

I saw a Johnny Cash act once, he was pretty good but the room was just a concrete box and it was too loud.

imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 87d

I once saw You Am I doing a cover show of Spinal Tap. It was unhinged and glorious

tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 87d

I watched a Metallica cover band when I first moved here. There was a guy in the crowd that looked more like Kirk Hammett than the guitarist in the band and it was so loud my ears rang for two days after. I think that's when I decided to start wearing earplugs to shows

Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 87d

Yes. Some are very very good, and some are quite frankly horrible. Usually the 'cuter' the name, the worse they are. Imo the best are the ones that re-interpret the songs to suit themselves, more covers than an attempt to re-create the original songs. The level of musicianship varies a lot but can be impressive. Worth a low end of range ticket price at least just to find out which.

SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 87d

Kjsstroyer played at a pub I worked at, The John Curtain. They were like Kiss.

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 87d

There was a Black Sabbath tribute band back in Toronto. They were awesome (wish i remembered their name). I think Ozzy watched them play a few times and had kind words.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 87d

Bill Cat is snoring 💖

tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 87d (2 replies)

Bought the world's most boring gameboy as another keyboard option at trivia.

This will get the job done but I'll need to see how the ergonomics are. The mouse click and volume buttons are on the opposite sides, and I'd ideally like to operate it with one hand since I need to hold the mic as well

StudChud@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 87d (1 reply)

Okay you said "Gameboy" and that pic wasn't what I expected 😂 I was thinking of my hot pink Gameboy colour looool

tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 87d

To me the touchpad looks like a screen and the shoulder buttons are left and right mouseclick

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 87d (2 replies)

beach was scary, much of it was unpassable with silty mud

came back an hour early

Some pics from the beach

a pretty starfish, one I have never seen before, and nice shell

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asterias_amurensis !!!. I think I will inform the gov i have spotted this horribly invasive starfish ( edit , There are already millions of the bastards in the bay 🤨)

SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 87d (1 reply)

That article was an interesting read, thank you. What a pretty pest it is!

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 87d

It was lovely, at first I thought a flower had blown into the water.

Force_majeure1234@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 87d (5 replies)

I have an 879 day streak of playing everyday on chess.con

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 87d (4 replies)

Impressive.

are you good?

Force_majeure1234@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 87d (3 replies)

Not really no 😂

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 87d (2 replies)

Bullshit.

You don't spend 879 days on it if you're losing.

Force_majeure1234@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 87d (1 reply)

I mainly just play vs two friends, Against one im like 40% wins and the other im like 35%. I'd guess vs the average chess enthusiast I'm probably like 45% winning

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 87d

That's still good. Just means you're the shittest player amongst friends.

imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 87d (6 replies)

I've been using https://mynoise.net/ a lot lately when I need to concentrate or when I am in an open plan office. I usually just put on some instrumental music but lately I've been needing something totally ambient and this has lots of options and seems to be legit non-ai. Just sharing

calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 87d

One of my go to's for the various noise colours - white, brown, pink etc. They also have an app which is pretty good, does drain your battery a little though at least on my 5 yr old phone. My other background music go to is DroneZone on SomaFM.

SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 87d (2 replies)

I've been using this Goblin Music to Study and Relax to.

imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 87d

oh that is awesome. Thanks!

melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 87d

Up your alley? https://goblinhovel.bandcamp.com/track/forests-of-painted-bone

melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 87d

If you have an iPhone that has background sounds built in too. Not the highest quality but portable and useful for a non-home bathroom

Settings > Audio and Visual > background sounds

tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 87d

Maybe Max Richter's discography. The full version of Sleep goes for 8 hours

Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 87d