I'm very perplexed. The man came home from work sick "What's wrong?" "I don't know everything hurts and I'm tired". Right. The kid and I have developed a dry cough and dry throat very similar to hayfever apart from those and slight body aches which can come from coughing but nothing else. It was a high pollen day yesterday. Hayfever or something else? I'm not sure.
Update: the man has tested positive to the covid.
I am now being tested.
Update 2: I and the kid are negative. We will test again tomorrow.
I felt like hell Sunday but I think it was a reaction to all the tension. Like when you take leave and you feel like messy death for the first couple of days.
Hay fever's not great but there's activity next door so there's a lot of dust and whatnot floating around.
Love this time of the evening in summer. The angle of the sun is just perfect for highlighting the dust on every horizontal surface in my home. 😍 #blessed
I'm feeling helpless about how shit the world is getting. Not only war and climate change and nazis/fascism rising again. But things like food and housing are becoming so unaffordable, and there is very little that can be done about it by the people it most affects.
There is small scale stuff like pitching in to community food gardens, rewilding, cleaning off swastikas, or volunteering with Food Not Bombs but it seems naive and useless in the face of the sheer scale of cunts continuing to fuck everything up. At a certain point you just cannot pick up the slack.
Also my mental health is tanking and I'm literally not able to do much physically. I guess I just stick my head in the sand to try and care for myself the the best I can?
Not reading ! = denying, it is easy to feel that way but it is definitely possible to take a hard media break for a week at least and not miss out on anything that will immediately and directly affect you.
Because honestly most of the time these days even if you find out about it ASAP, does it actually, concretely help you prepare better? Personally I find it does it the opposite by getting me down due to its relentless nature and the biased opinions that crop up without having time and space to process and see things in perspective. Media is not your friend
Do you watch a lot of reels / consume short media? Like the other commenter said, we aren't made to process so much information so quickly. Definitely try some apps that help with black out or ween off insta / twitter completely for a bit
Not really actually. It's more how it's intruding in concrete ways and preying on my mind.
ie Being affected by the cost of living, especially food. Substandard and unaffordable housing. Antisocial behaviour in my neighbourhood rising. Fretting about actions that aren't eco friendly - then remembering it's pointless because renewables are being used as a political football and our plastics aren't even being recycled. Knowing that as temperatures slowly rise my cheaply built flat will become intolerable.
But seeing stuff reflected in the news (ie. around housing climate and food, like it really is that bad) doesn't help. The Gaza news is also harrowing.
I used to be a bit of a news junkie but unsubscribed from a whole lot of stuff about a month ago. Now I focus on funny stuff, and I didn't realise how much I needed it. I get what you're saying about how futile it feels to do your bit of goodness for the world while multinational companies are busily screwing the planet over with impunity. Still do your little bit, and know that others of us are doing our bit too, and together we count even though it feels small sometimes.
It really does feel useless when the rot is coming from the head. I do have ideas about things that are better than nothing but my body is deteriorating
I don’t know how to help but I can sympathise. I also struggle sometimes knowing the world is full of arseholes. Reducing media might help but for me personally it doesn’t, I know it all still exists. But there are good people too! Lots of them. People trying to make a difference. Diseases are being cured all the time, social progress is being made with thing liken same sex marriage, inclusivity is more visible in media and art, renewable energy sources are growing, etc. I think we can only accept that the world is the way it is, and know that you yourself are a good person doing the best you can.
Loud O Lady downstairs decided it was a fine day for a rare 1:30pm screw, which is great for her except I was in a work meeting and have a very good microphone.
lol nah I explained what was going on. Luckily it was only my internal team and they're cool. We had a bit of a laugh but I did try to stay muted for most the meeting.
Despite the odds I actually knocked it out of the park. Bunch of cunce I've been trying to get over the line with installs all realised I wasn't going away, the skies opened and the stars aligned and now they're running I don't ever have to talk to the fuckers ever again.
Looking at the weather in melbs right now I am perhaps okay with the weather here right now, sure it's 27.7C with 80% humidity but it's cloudy; with a fan going and my airism t shirt and short linen shorts it's not too bad. Very holiday esque. Hard to believe this was all I knew for 20 years of my life
There was a guy on reddit who posted his story of trying I think it might have been herione once, figuring what the hell, once is fine and holy hell is it scary to read what happened and how quicky he became addicted because he was forever chasing that first high. Pretty sure he completely fucked his life up because of "once is fine". It's insane. I figure that's also what happens with meth. People figure why not and end up completely fucked.
I tried meth a bunch of times. More than ten, less than twenty. It didn't really do much for me. I was never a big fan of speed or coke either. Meth absolutely consumed the people I was taking it with. Every social occasion became people ducking off to smoke little meth quietly until practically everyone had snuck off to smoke a bit.
Just started raining now, so I've called it a day. I did get a decent amount of work in first, there are maybe 4-6 more barrow loads to go and then I'll be done. The car will appreciate being able to go back in the carport.
great effort! I got some gravel shunted for the last of the greenhouse levelling (We've done about 15cm of cheap 7mm finings, then gonna top with fancier stuff for the aesthetic the last 5cm). If his lordship ever picks a bloody topping. We're aiming on matching the scorch zone around the fire pit)
One thing that is a blessing and/or curse of having PTSD due to abuse is that after some time I can tell who is walking due to the sound of their steps. But now I can tell the sound of my boss' car engine.
This is a normal human ability. A result of paying attention, whether consciously or not. Back in the old days of sailing ships, a skilled sea captain could tell you who was the captain of a ship when only the sails were visible over the horizon, so you couldn't see the hull of the ship or who was on deck even with a telescope. Source: my dad who was a sailor. Tram and train drivers can also tell just from watching video of one stopping and starting who the driver is. I suspect the abuse/PTSD has developed your ability way beyond the level the rest of us have. In a way it's a superpower, and something to cherish I think. Like the 'nose' of a professional perfumier or wine maker.
Oh totally! Definitely not saying that only those with PTSD have this ability. I mean I could pick up the way my mum, dad and sister walks before I suffered abuse. It's just, as you stated, heightened the original ability.
I'm good. She can't touch me and I'm more fight rather than cringe response because I've been reparenting my inner child and I am SO ANGRY about how she was treated.
Hey all. Has anyone seen any saliva COVID tests on their travels recently? Kidcalhoon2 just can't do the nasal tests... I've checked almost all chemists in the Thornbury, Preston, reservoir, Brunswick area....
I have some. I used one, but found it a real hassle compared to the nasal/throat swab ones. About 5 left. Am free this afternoon if you want to meet up for a handover.
Try contacting the Treasury Pharmacy in Collins St in the cbd. That's where I got mine from.
Oh that's very thoughtful and kind of you thanks. My mum came through with the goods, she cleaned out a chemist over in Hawthorn and dropped them over, so all good.
Kidcalhoon2 tested and is somehow negative.
I think the differences have evened out a bit in recent years. You guys have not one but THREE federal Greens MPs - you've out Melbourne'd Melbourne! It depends on where you are coming from in Brisbane and where you go to in Melbourne. Some suburbs can still be rather conservative. But I think in general it is easier to find "weirdos" and there is a greater baseline tolerance of such things across the board, at uni or in workplaces.
Brisbane is kind of weird politically. It's definitely getting more progressive, but there's still this solid foundation of Queensland conservativism, which is very socially conservative. Brisbane is also described as being a big country town because so many people (myself included) flock here from the regions. Brisbane feels like a bit of an oasis in the desert, but some people do still bring a lot of conservative culture norms with them when they move here. At the same time a lot of people from northern nsw also move here so they kind of level things out a bit.
As a proud weirdo this is what I'm looking for. Just somewhere that's a little bit more down with diversity in all its forms.
Racism definitely. The voice has really driven this home for me. There's a reason one nation is popular in QLD. At the moment there's a lot of media rhetoric about youth crime and shit has turned into racist vigilantes 'taking justice into their own hands'. It's also not uncommon to randomly come across people with homophobic and transphobic views that you otherwise wouldn't have picked as being conservative.
Let's say you have a shitload of dripper hose that you need to straighten quickly. Tie one end around a tree, unravel the coil walking away from the tree so it's vaguely straight, then give it a good pull so it's taut for 30 seconds and hey presto it's straight. much more efficient than laying it out in the currently non-existant sun.
*existent.. I swear my spelling has just fallen off a cliff since rona due to either getting rona or the shitposting in lockdown :(
I've got a very hungry girl. She's been fussy too, crying and telling me she wants something but not leading me to anything.
Started buying the large homebrand tins of tuna to give big extra helpings (between the two fancy cat food meals used to deliver meds) and am trying to arrange a lift to get her back to the vet. I'm a bit worried that her thyroid issue has returned after radiation.
I have my fingers crossed that it's just her teeth and she's sooking because she's hungry from being unable to biscuit. That is potentially more expensive than repeating the radiation treatment (it depends on what needs to be done) but I really don't want to put her in hospital for a week and be unable to cuddle for another. Again. Plus thyroid issues really affect health
Edit: I've also been occasionally giving her meloxicam to see if pain is the issue, like you'd use children's panadol for a kid. It could be her arthritis acting up or her bladder is inflamed (unfortunately when that happens it's stress induced not bacterial so antibiotics wouldn't help)
The homebrand human tuna? I found that mishing it up with a fork so it's like shredded sandwich tuna works a treat. (Springwater for our boi, he's of mixed opinions on oil) Much easier on the teefies, and gets a lot of water into them
woooo greenhouse bedding raised to the next level so that the door clears the frame, now let it piss down rain to let it settle even more before we move it up.
It's freezing today. Had the luck of putting all my jumpers in the wash yesterday, and they've not dried yet, so I've just been huddled by the heater for the most part.
On the bright side, did manage to try out the teapot I got, and it's quite nice. Not that big, but doesn't drip, and cleans up easily. Only gripe is that the spout is so small that it's impossible to get the bottle brush in to clean the inside properly.
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CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 18 pts · 2y
I'm very perplexed. The man came home from work sick "What's wrong?" "I don't know everything hurts and I'm tired". Right. The kid and I have developed a dry cough and dry throat very similar to hayfever apart from those and slight body aches which can come from coughing but nothing else. It was a high pollen day yesterday. Hayfever or something else? I'm not sure.
Update: the man has tested positive to the covid.
I am now being tested.
Update 2: I and the kid are negative. We will test again tomorrow.
oztrin@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
I felt like hell Sunday but I think it was a reaction to all the tension. Like when you take leave and you feel like messy death for the first couple of days.
Hay fever's not great but there's activity next door so there's a lot of dust and whatnot floating around.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
Kid is coughing up a storm and the Mrs is saying she’s coming down with “something”, so it’s going around, whatever it is.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
All my best to the Break fam.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Covid? It's still around in various forms.
Flu? This winter's was pretty rough and we're still at the tail end of it. If you haven't had your shots it could floor you.
Head cold? My daughter copped one a few weeks ago. Felt very 'meh' for a few days.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
I'll just have to wait it out while slugging down some cough medicine. It just feels like a bad case of hayfever but you never know.
dumblederp@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Bullshit high hayfever today for me.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Yeah see. I've popped a Telfast and it seems to be helping. Might try a Lemsip with some extra lollies. Ooooo.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Oh no, I hope you'll be ok and it won't affect your taste buds.
Think of all that alcohol and the cricket match coming up!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
If I lose my sense of taste, blood will be spilled.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I'll be sure to stay out of your way.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
It's for the best 👍
Pilk@aussie.zone · 14 pts · 2y
Love this time of the evening in summer. The angle of the sun is just perfect for highlighting the dust on every horizontal surface in my home. 😍 #blessed
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Oh I get the dust fairies in the morning. Here's a bit of sunshine and don't forget to sneeze.
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Ha! I discovered that a few weeks ago
geez the house is filthy
Eagle@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I looked at my light shades in shame today as a sunbeam highlighted just how dusty they are.....
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 2y
I'm feeling helpless about how shit the world is getting. Not only war and climate change and nazis/fascism rising again. But things like food and housing are becoming so unaffordable, and there is very little that can be done about it by the people it most affects.
There is small scale stuff like pitching in to community food gardens, rewilding, cleaning off swastikas, or volunteering with Food Not Bombs but it seems naive and useless in the face of the sheer scale of cunts continuing to fuck everything up. At a certain point you just cannot pick up the slack.
Also my mental health is tanking and I'm literally not able to do much physically. I guess I just stick my head in the sand to try and care for myself the the best I can?
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
I think your last paragraph is the best option when you feel the way you do.
I take breaks from the world for self care when it gets too much and I feel overwhelmed.
We aren't built to take in so much information so quickly. I little media blackout while you deal with your health is always a good idea.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Unfortunately it's hard to deny things affecting you directly and causing it. But attempts will be made
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Not reading ! = denying, it is easy to feel that way but it is definitely possible to take a hard media break for a week at least and not miss out on anything that will immediately and directly affect you.
Because honestly most of the time these days even if you find out about it ASAP, does it actually, concretely help you prepare better? Personally I find it does it the opposite by getting me down due to its relentless nature and the biased opinions that crop up without having time and space to process and see things in perspective. Media is not your friend
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
This is wise. I wish there was something I could do but right now there isn't.
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Do you watch a lot of reels / consume short media? Like the other commenter said, we aren't made to process so much information so quickly. Definitely try some apps that help with black out or ween off insta / twitter completely for a bit
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Not really actually. It's more how it's intruding in concrete ways and preying on my mind.
ie Being affected by the cost of living, especially food. Substandard and unaffordable housing. Antisocial behaviour in my neighbourhood rising. Fretting about actions that aren't eco friendly - then remembering it's pointless because renewables are being used as a political football and our plastics aren't even being recycled. Knowing that as temperatures slowly rise my cheaply built flat will become intolerable.
But seeing stuff reflected in the news (ie. around housing climate and food, like it really is that bad) doesn't help. The Gaza news is also harrowing.
Taleya@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
It sounds horrible, but yea. Shrink your circle of concerns. No one can take care of everything, that way lies madness.
Also put in some work curating / limiting your SM. It's designed to keep you panicked doomscrolling.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I'm really going to have to
Taleya@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Tumblr's some fun batshit if you're so inclined :)
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Maybe just for the memes
backs slowly away from Tumblr 'discourse'
Taleya@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
stick to the smooth sharks and you're good lol
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I used to be a bit of a news junkie but unsubscribed from a whole lot of stuff about a month ago. Now I focus on funny stuff, and I didn't realise how much I needed it. I get what you're saying about how futile it feels to do your bit of goodness for the world while multinational companies are busily screwing the planet over with impunity. Still do your little bit, and know that others of us are doing our bit too, and together we count even though it feels small sometimes.
Taleya@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Tumblr is great for this. Absolute batshit, but in a good way.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
It really does feel useless when the rot is coming from the head. I do have ideas about things that are better than nothing but my body is deteriorating
SituationCake@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I don’t know how to help but I can sympathise. I also struggle sometimes knowing the world is full of arseholes. Reducing media might help but for me personally it doesn’t, I know it all still exists. But there are good people too! Lots of them. People trying to make a difference. Diseases are being cured all the time, social progress is being made with thing liken same sex marriage, inclusivity is more visible in media and art, renewable energy sources are growing, etc. I think we can only accept that the world is the way it is, and know that you yourself are a good person doing the best you can.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Thanks. I try hard to stay positive. Just the stress of the arseholes (on a personal and a global level) is making me sick.
Mittens_meow@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Self care. Seems like the best thing anyone can do in these times…
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Seems like all you can do
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 2y
These bad bwoys are about to go:
Neighbour came over yesterday (she has amazing roses) had a look and flexed a bit "oh they're a bit slow this year dear".
Pilk@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
The shade
Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
That’s a lovely colour.
They’re looking pretty good.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Those are lovely 💗
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
It looks gorgeous. What variety?
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I'm really not sure. I'll ask the neighbour in a few days and see if she knows.
bull@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
Loud O Lady downstairs decided it was a fine day for a rare 1:30pm screw, which is great for her except I was in a work meeting and have a very good microphone.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
On the bright side you could get a raise next review for enthusiasm.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
They gonna think you had a porno on in the background while you work. 🤷♀️
bull@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
lol nah I explained what was going on. Luckily it was only my internal team and they're cool. We had a bit of a laugh but I did try to stay muted for most the meeting.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
When she finishes, play an applause track on loud
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
Fuck I feel shit. Friday night drinks have been postponed. Someone has brought great shame to this family.
I had to put the bins out. I don't know if it's correct. Please mr/ms garbo please take my bins.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Rest easy. I will take up your slack on Friday.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Thank you my lord. Don't forget the cricket's on. It's gonna be a doozy.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Oh no!
I hope you’ll be able to relax and fall asleep to the cricket tonight and feel better soon!
No drinkies for you me thinks.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Thanks buddy. I'll try and stay up tonight. If the Dutch beat us I'll be very disappointed.
baconmash@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
word: cordial
pronunciation: Cor dee ol
American version: Cor jol
What my mind wants to say: cor Dial
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Cord-ee-ooool (ooool rhythms with tool)
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Corrdialle
baconmash@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
make it french: CohHHHHHHH di OW
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I say, cordjal
Taleya@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Ohhh everyone's smoking a big ol' bowl of crack today i see
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
I see you’ve had a similar day to me, lol
Taleya@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Despite the odds I actually knocked it out of the park. Bunch of cunce I've been trying to get over the line with installs all realised I wasn't going away, the skies opened and the stars aligned and now they're running I don't ever have to talk to the fuckers ever again.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Looking at the weather in melbs right now I am perhaps okay with the weather here right now, sure it's 27.7C with 80% humidity but it's cloudy; with a fan going and my airism t shirt and short linen shorts it's not too bad. Very holiday esque. Hard to believe this was all I knew for 20 years of my life
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Where's here?
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Singapore. I'm sure I'll change my tune when I head out to Little India later today.
Ntcc661@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
What an awkward, mentally tiring day. Just when I think I've had a "win" I realise I've actually had 2-5 days worth of "loss".
Kicking back & watching Patheon season 1 on Prime. Really enjoying it. Distraction and blankets help.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
hugs and good night 😘
baconmash@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Breakfast 🍏🍎🍐🍊🍋🍈🫐🍓🍇🍉🍌🍒🍑🥭🍍🥥🥦🥑🫛🍆🍅🥝🥬🥒🌽🥕🥐🍠🫚🥔🧅🥯🍞🥖🥨🧀🧇🥞🧈🍳🥚🥓🥩🍗🍖🫓🍕🍟🍔🌭🥙🧆🌮🌯🥗🍲🍜🍝🥘🍛🍣🍱🥟🦪🍥🍘🍚🍙🐠🍤🪼🦀🐙 🍗🥮🍢🍡🍧🍰🧁🥧🍦🍨🎂🍮🍭🍬🍫🥜🌰🍪🍿🍯🥛☕️🍵🍺🍶🥤🧋🧃🥂🍷🥃🍸🍹🧉🔋
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Could I have some poached eggs on vegemite toast to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the creation of vegemite please. And a nice cup of tea.
baconmash@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
🥚🥚
🍯🍞
☕️
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Thank you.
Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Some peanut butter brittle and a flat white please
baconmash@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
🥜🍘☕️🥛
oztrin@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I'll have some of what Ms. Thornburywitch ordered, please and thank you. 😊
baconmash@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
🥚🥚
🍯🍞
☕️
oztrin@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Belated thanks!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Hail
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Satan?
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Sky ice
Outlier1031@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
The new netflix doco series 'Life on our planet' is seriously beautiful viewing. The cinematography is next level.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
How are there new meth addicts? Don't people know by now it's really bad?
( just came back from shopping and saw a few really hyper addicts in the streets.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
There was a guy on reddit who posted his story of trying I think it might have been herione once, figuring what the hell, once is fine and holy hell is it scary to read what happened and how quicky he became addicted because he was forever chasing that first high. Pretty sure he completely fucked his life up because of "once is fine". It's insane. I figure that's also what happens with meth. People figure why not and end up completely fucked.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
a story of not choosing one's friends wisely 😔
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
I knew cigs were bad for me and I still started smoking.
Someone that tries meth for the first time, I assume, is not doing well in life. Or bends to peer pressure and ends up addicted.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
I think it really depends on who you're hanging out with, how often and whether you have an addictive personality.
That said my old man reckons when he was going through med school (!) in the 60's / early 70's stimulant use was rife amongst his cohort.
dumblederp@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
I tried meth a bunch of times. More than ten, less than twenty. It didn't really do much for me. I was never a big fan of speed or coke either. Meth absolutely consumed the people I was taking it with. Every social occasion became people ducking off to smoke little meth quietly until practically everyone had snuck off to smoke a bit.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
How dare PTV change my bus route. Now I can't tram in, I have to catch the train to Southern Cross.
I swear, if they start doing level crossing removals during work hours, I will scream.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
On the plus side the RR at southern X are bang on with their chips.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
It's great digging weather today, but I am just so over moving soil ☹️.
Taleya@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
's gonna rain anyway by midday so no point getting started just to stop as you get going
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Just started raining now, so I've called it a day. I did get a decent amount of work in first, there are maybe 4-6 more barrow loads to go and then I'll be done. The car will appreciate being able to go back in the carport.
Taleya@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
great effort! I got some gravel shunted for the last of the greenhouse levelling (We've done about 15cm of cheap 7mm finings, then gonna top with fancier stuff for the
aestheticthe last 5cm). If his lordship ever picks a bloody topping. We're aiming on matching the scorch zone around the fire pit)Electronic_Owl@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
:)
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
(:
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
The kid's gone to shops for us and now it's my turn to spam her with texts. If I time it right I should get maximum pay backs.
Taleya@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Don't forget to treat the send button like a carriage return. And correct every typo!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Yesss. 😂 Also the "What's for dinner?" question
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Also, wait 20 seconds to 1 minute before sending a oh and this message, if you know said items are in the same aisle....
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Hahaha. She's back now and my poor bread.
landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
One thing that is a blessing and/or curse of having PTSD due to abuse is that after some time I can tell who is walking due to the sound of their steps. But now I can tell the sound of my boss' car engine.
😭😭😭 What the fuck brain!
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 2y
This is a normal human ability. A result of paying attention, whether consciously or not. Back in the old days of sailing ships, a skilled sea captain could tell you who was the captain of a ship when only the sails were visible over the horizon, so you couldn't see the hull of the ship or who was on deck even with a telescope. Source: my dad who was a sailor. Tram and train drivers can also tell just from watching video of one stopping and starting who the driver is. I suspect the abuse/PTSD has developed your ability way beyond the level the rest of us have. In a way it's a superpower, and something to cherish I think. Like the 'nose' of a professional perfumier or wine maker.
landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Oh totally! Definitely not saying that only those with PTSD have this ability. I mean I could pick up the way my mum, dad and sister walks before I suffered abuse. It's just, as you stated, heightened the original ability.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
the worst trigger for me is a creaky floor 😭😭😭
Taleya@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
stomps here. noooope.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
hugs
Taleya@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I'm good. She can't touch me and I'm more fight rather than cringe response because I've been reparenting my inner child and I am SO ANGRY about how she was treated.
landsharkkidd@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Yeah stomps and heavy footsteps aren't necessarily a trigger so to speak but I do get, weird feelings.
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I constantly accidentally surprise people because I move so quietly and I'm a big tall guy. So I feel you..
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Hey all. Has anyone seen any saliva COVID tests on their travels recently? Kidcalhoon2 just can't do the nasal tests... I've checked almost all chemists in the Thornbury, Preston, reservoir, Brunswick area....
Eagle@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
I have some but nowhere near you unfortunately. The brand I have us called All Test oral fluid test if that helps your search.
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I have some. I used one, but found it a real hassle compared to the nasal/throat swab ones. About 5 left. Am free this afternoon if you want to meet up for a handover.
Try contacting the Treasury Pharmacy in Collins St in the cbd. That's where I got mine from.
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Oh that's very thoughtful and kind of you thanks. My mum came through with the goods, she cleaned out a chemist over in Hawthorn and dropped them over, so all good. Kidcalhoon2 tested and is somehow negative.
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Great news. Just message me if you find you need the tests in the future. I understand they're a bit more durable than the swab ones.
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Nonameuser678@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
I live in Brisbane but really want to move to Melbourne. Is it actually as progressive and inclusive as everyone says?
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Depends on where in Melbourne. Inner burbs are both.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I think the differences have evened out a bit in recent years. You guys have not one but THREE federal Greens MPs - you've out Melbourne'd Melbourne! It depends on where you are coming from in Brisbane and where you go to in Melbourne. Some suburbs can still be rather conservative. But I think in general it is easier to find "weirdos" and there is a greater baseline tolerance of such things across the board, at uni or in workplaces.
Nonameuser678@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Brisbane is kind of weird politically. It's definitely getting more progressive, but there's still this solid foundation of Queensland conservativism, which is very socially conservative. Brisbane is also described as being a big country town because so many people (myself included) flock here from the regions. Brisbane feels like a bit of an oasis in the desert, but some people do still bring a lot of conservative culture norms with them when they move here. At the same time a lot of people from northern nsw also move here so they kind of level things out a bit.
As a proud weirdo this is what I'm looking for. Just somewhere that's a little bit more down with diversity in all its forms.
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Nonameuser678@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Racism definitely. The voice has really driven this home for me. There's a reason one nation is popular in QLD. At the moment there's a lot of media rhetoric about youth crime and shit has turned into racist vigilantes 'taking justice into their own hands'. It's also not uncommon to randomly come across people with homophobic and transphobic views that you otherwise wouldn't have picked as being conservative.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Tonight was a hot dawg with coriander flowers. That's right I kept those fuckers alive since March and now we hit the delicacy stage:
Believe it or not they're delicious.
bananafungus@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Didn't realise how not worn in my leather shoes are because I didnt really have to wear them in my old job, heals have been shredded.
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Ouch. It’s so annoying when that happens.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
New trick everybody.
Let's say you have a shitload of dripper hose that you need to straighten quickly. Tie one end around a tree, unravel the coil walking away from the tree so it's vaguely straight, then give it a good pull so it's taut for 30 seconds and hey presto it's straight. much more efficient than laying it out in the currently non-existant sun.
*existent.. I swear my spelling has just fallen off a cliff since rona due to either getting rona or the shitposting in lockdown :(
baconmash@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
i tempted the rain gods and lost
Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
You did, I was outside on yard duty.
As the clouds came across and covered the sun, the temperature suddenly dropped, it was foreboding and eventually rained a decent amount on us.
Now it's all sunny again....for the moment.
baconmash@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
wind so strong and humid like i was on the ocean
Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Grrrrr so annoyed! I had an item in my jbhifi cart to preorder, went for lunch and yard duty, come back and it's out of stock.
Now I have to order it somewhere else at a slightly higher price, so annoying!
Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Damn that was quick. Marsh out already 😔
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
isn't he retired?
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
No
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
😉
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Yeesh , that was a lucky break Warner got!
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melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I've got a very hungry girl. She's been fussy too, crying and telling me she wants something but not leading me to anything.
Started buying the large homebrand tins of tuna to give big extra helpings (between the two fancy cat food meals used to deliver meds) and am trying to arrange a lift to get her back to the vet. I'm a bit worried that her thyroid issue has returned after radiation.
I have my fingers crossed that it's just her teeth and she's sooking because she's hungry from being unable to biscuit. That is potentially more expensive than repeating the radiation treatment (it depends on what needs to be done) but I really don't want to put her in hospital for a week and be unable to cuddle for another. Again. Plus thyroid issues really affect health
Edit: I've also been occasionally giving her meloxicam to see if pain is the issue, like you'd use children's panadol for a kid. It could be her arthritis acting up or her bladder is inflamed (unfortunately when that happens it's stress induced not bacterial so antibiotics wouldn't help)
Taleya@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
The homebrand human tuna? I found that mishing it up with a fork so it's like shredded sandwich tuna works a treat. (Springwater for our boi, he's of mixed opinions on oil) Much easier on the teefies, and gets a lot of water into them
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Yeah, I smush it into a tuna juice slurry
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
It's hailing
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Nooooo! Indoor duty for me :(
Taleya@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
woooo greenhouse bedding raised to the next level so that the door clears the frame, now let it piss down rain to let it settle even more before we move it up.
T156@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
It's freezing today. Had the luck of putting all my jumpers in the wash yesterday, and they've not dried yet, so I've just been huddled by the heater for the most part.
On the bright side, did manage to try out the teapot I got, and it's quite nice. Not that big, but doesn't drip, and cleans up easily. Only gripe is that the spout is so small that it's impossible to get the bottle brush in to clean the inside properly.