The discourse around the Israel-Palestine thing has reached a very specific nadir.
I got harangued by strangers while I was out because my mobility scooter is an Israeli brand.
I get it. I do. But there aren't that many alternatives for mobility aids that actually do what I need them to do. Please do not shout at me for using the scooter I've owned for ten years.
I wish these people would go place their energies at where it matters - Malcolm Turnbull + Peter Garrett for approving Chevron in Australia who enabled this conflict. But no, lets target the vulnerable instead. I'm so sorry for the suckage.
I'm not getting involved in the Israel / Palestine conflict discussion but randoms having a go at you for the brand of your scooter is taking it too far and you shouldn't have to deal with that at all.
His followers, though, have done some terrible things in the name of faith. When formal religion enters the picture, common sense and compassion flies out the window. I think this is deliberate, and has been through history. One of the reasons I don't approve of puritan religion in any form, including my own.
Ooo I'm stuffed, but not exhaustipated. Mostly weighing and packing frozen food, and chipping in in production where needed. I like finishing at 2.30-3.00pm, I can still enjoy the arvo and I don't feel shitty about being on the phones because I didn't even see a single phone today looool just three of us weighing and packing for our lives
Also no regrets about the boots, especially with the "tradie" socks I bought, super comfy, barely an inconvenience.
Did get a lil sus when my pack room supervisor said it was a trial shift. I think she was mistaken, as far as my contract is concerned, I am an employed casual lol
And yes I will! I've been reading up on my rights as a casual, I've never been casual before so I need to know ofc. I suspect I'll be alright, my coworker has there almost a decade, but I'll definitely be wary of that thank you! 💜
Also I'm glad your boy got a new job! Give him my congrats!
So having to start early, I'm grateful my anti-sads regulate my circadian rhythm and get me up at 5am.
I was practicing lifting 15kg boxes yesterday, filled a box with some big books lol. Not as heavy as I thought it would be, so I hope I do well today 😅
Pace yourself. Also, moving big weights should be pushed not pulled. Use your BIG muscles (thighs, upper arms) to push weights (up or down) - and your hands for grip and keep your back straight as much as possible. You will be exhaustipated by the end of the day, stiff but hopefully not sore.
I refreshed a garden bed and put in a few new plants this winter. Mostly natives, hopefully they have had enough time to develop roots before the El Niño hits. I am expecting casualties though.
I failed weigh in today. Up 1kg. Could've been the custard tart...the party pies...the ice cream....the half a bag of peanut puffs....the bacon fettuccine....I will do better this week.
That's not a failure. Those treats help keep you on track the rest of the time. As long as your weight goes down monthly you're doing fine. EDIT: I had potato cakes & onion rings for lunch then hungry jacks for dinner yesterday. I needed some trash.
I've been travelling and haven't been game to get on the scales since I got back on the weekend! Gonna give it another day or two back on the wagon first. You got this 💪🏻
Weighing up whether a $9-12k medical tourism trip to China would be worth it. A week and a bit of intensive multi-disciplinary workup that would take years of waiting in Australia. It doesn't sound too bad, actually. The hardest bit is getting the initial appointment.
Dins tonight was supposed to be greek lemony rice with chicken - refer Nagi. But I forgot to put the rice in the tray. Still tasted great. Just no rice.
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Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 1d
The discourse around the Israel-Palestine thing has reached a very specific nadir.
I got harangued by strangers while I was out because my mobility scooter is an Israeli brand.
I get it. I do. But there aren't that many alternatives for mobility aids that actually do what I need them to do. Please do not shout at me for using the scooter I've owned for ten years.
RoseLemon@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1d
I wish these people would go place their energies at where it matters - Malcolm Turnbull + Peter Garrett for approving Chevron in Australia who enabled this conflict. But no, lets target the vulnerable instead. I'm so sorry for the suckage.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1d
I'm not getting involved in the Israel / Palestine conflict discussion but randoms having a go at you for the brand of your scooter is taking it too far and you shouldn't have to deal with that at all.
DolphinLundgrin@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1d
Nice try Ed Sheeran
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1d
I hope you're being sarcastic.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1d
so many hugs
These people are not following the teachings of the most famous and influential Palestinian in history.
TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1d
His followers, though, have done some terrible things in the name of faith. When formal religion enters the picture, common sense and compassion flies out the window. I think this is deliberate, and has been through history. One of the reasons I don't approve of puritan religion in any form, including my own.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1d
What the fuck is wrong with people. Please, please next time run them over or beat them with your sticks.
Force_majeure1234@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1d
Well that's absurd. Thank you for teaching me a new word today though (nadir) 👍
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1d
'harangued' is also one I didn't know..
Stay in school kids (I did but can't remember much). :)
Force_majeure1234@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1d
I think I only remember that one because it sounds like meringue (but I didn't know meringue was spelled like that 🤔)
Pilk@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1d
That is appalling. Sorry you had to deal with that. I can't even imagine the thought process.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1d
Ooo I'm stuffed, but not exhaustipated. Mostly weighing and packing frozen food, and chipping in in production where needed. I like finishing at 2.30-3.00pm, I can still enjoy the arvo and I don't feel shitty about being on the phones because I didn't even see a single phone today looool just three of us weighing and packing for our lives
Also no regrets about the boots, especially with the "tradie" socks I bought, super comfy, barely an inconvenience.
Did get a lil sus when my pack room supervisor said it was a trial shift. I think she was mistaken, as far as my contract is concerned, I am an employed casual lol
Catfish@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1d
Yay! Just watch your dates. Boyo got culled 3 days before the required to switch from casual to perm.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1d
Oooof brütal 💀 that's so farked!
And yes I will! I've been reading up on my rights as a casual, I've never been casual before so I need to know ofc. I suspect I'll be alright, my coworker has there almost a decade, but I'll definitely be wary of that thank you! 💜
Also I'm glad your boy got a new job! Give him my congrats!
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1d
Yeah, fucked is right. Every single casual and half the apprentices in one day apparently.
May yours be all sunshine & sparkly things
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1d
Get yourself some bamboo tradie boot socks next time you get some. Your feet will love you for it
StudChud@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 11h
Ohhh good idea! I'll note that down for things to charge my job provider for 😂
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1d
ee glad to hear it went well :)
StudChud@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1d
Eeeee! Now I'm Shift Beggar Spud, gimme shifts and I'll pack that food so damn good 💪💪
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1d
Yay! I'm glad it went well!
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2d
I had one of those "I've lived too many lives in this place" moments saturdau night when I was out.
It's like dejavu but lasts longer.
(partial) Cat tax:
bacon@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1d
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StudChud@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1d
O' Mighty and Illustrious Chef! A large coffee and a banana would be superb this fine, cool morning, please :3
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1d
☕️🍌
Catfish@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1d
A chocolate orange please
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1d
🍫🍊
TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1d
Bento box & champagne please chef. It appears Force is on a diet - haven't seen him here all weekend it seems.
Force_majeure1234@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1d
I have to reduce the amount of cookies I eat - DRs orders
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1d
🍱🥂
Force_majeure1234@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1d
Could I please have your finest selection of biscuits?
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1d
Good to see you back again!
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1d
🍘🥠🍪🍩🥨
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1d
A large banana and a coffee, please.
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1d
🍌☕️
RoseLemon@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1d
Just posting as motivation to get something done, done, done before appt at 4pm. setting alarms, putting on music etc etc. Lets do this, DT.
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1d
Oh man I have the vauge. Bad sleep all weekend and I can't focus today. Urgh.
RoseLemon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1d
I got it done, so thanking ye for the upvotes of compassion/accountability!
StudChud@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1d
So having to start early, I'm grateful my anti-sads regulate my circadian rhythm and get me up at 5am.
I was practicing lifting 15kg boxes yesterday, filled a box with some big books lol. Not as heavy as I thought it would be, so I hope I do well today 😅
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1d
FROM THE KNEES! 🙃
You'll kill it I'm sure :)
StudChud@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1d
Bend ze knees!
TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1d
Pace yourself. Also, moving big weights should be pushed not pulled. Use your BIG muscles (thighs, upper arms) to push weights (up or down) - and your hands for grip and keep your back straight as much as possible. You will be exhaustipated by the end of the day, stiff but hopefully not sore.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1d
Thank you! I hope I am exhaustipated, it'll make sleeping easier loool
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1d
I am cranky and unmotivated today -_- I don't like feeling like this.
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1d
Samsies. I had a quiet weekend but feel like I as on the drugs.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1d
This Sriracha is very good. Maybe even better than the Huy Fong stuff.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1d
I like the Nonna branding. Vodka Nonna has opinions and probably a hefty rolling pin
Catfish@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1d
Boyo can haz new job. This seems almost too easy. 🙀
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1d
Good for him. 👍👍
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1d
Have to pull out all the watering drip lines for the garden I did a while back because the fence fell down.
Then put it back.
Can't put it back until a nu fence is built.. neighbour is already difficult.
Right before a 1/1000 El Niño..
🙃
SituationCake@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1d
I refreshed a garden bed and put in a few new plants this winter. Mostly natives, hopefully they have had enough time to develop roots before the El Niño hits. I am expecting casualties though.
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1d
Mulch, baby. Mulch.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1d
And lower back pain moving it bby, lower back pain :)
Taleya@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1d
Rent a large dog
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1d
I failed weigh in today. Up 1kg. Could've been the custard tart...the party pies...the ice cream....the half a bag of peanut puffs....the bacon fettuccine....I will do better this week.
CadMunt@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1d
That's not a failure. Those treats help keep you on track the rest of the time. As long as your weight goes down monthly you're doing fine. EDIT: I had potato cakes & onion rings for lunch then hungry jacks for dinner yesterday. I needed some trash.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1d
Yeah all good. I gave away the second custard tart. I gave myself a pat on the back.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1d
It was probably water! Treats are worth it, just in moderation nudges away her list of treats
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1d
Nah. It was the shit I ate. Lol.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1d
I've been travelling and haven't been game to get on the scales since I got back on the weekend! Gonna give it another day or two back on the wagon first. You got this 💪🏻
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1d
👍
Pilk@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1d
Weighing up whether a $9-12k medical tourism trip to China would be worth it. A week and a bit of intensive multi-disciplinary workup that would take years of waiting in Australia. It doesn't sound too bad, actually. The hardest bit is getting the initial appointment.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1d
How about Thailand or India?
Pilk@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1d
That's actually a great point. I need to research further. But leaning towards doing the thing no matter where it is.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1d
Busy day today. 🤞
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1d
I am in Keith right now. Nothing weird about that, it's a normal place to be. It's just in South Australia and everyone else I know is in Keith too
TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1d
Dins tonight was supposed to be greek lemony rice with chicken - refer Nagi. But
I forgot to put the rice in the tray. Still tasted great. Just no rice.SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1d
New airfryer beats old toaster oven for Shepard's pie. Nice crust.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1d
had to get the oodie out again 🥶
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1d
Today I have to wear a coat. 🤪Yesterday I wore a tshirt
buses cancelled, looks like trains today
SituationCake@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1d
This time of year is annoying with having to carry all the layers around! 27 predicted for a Thursday, I’m looking forward to it.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1d
Book Review.
Babylon Berlin by Volker Kutscher
book 1 of a running story about Berlin society at the time of rising Nazi power
Well written and interesting
5 hobbits
I have now started book 2 , The Silent Death.
I think when I have finished reading I will read it again because there is so much going on it's easy to miss things.