Spyke
aussie.zone

Alright, Veggies are in. Toddler consumed minimal dirt. Call that a win.

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CEOofmyhouse56reply
aussie.zone

There's a very quick gap of them putting everything in their mouths to "I'm not eating that food you have lovingly prepared". Sometimes they do overlap.

10
aussie.zone

Just got a call for an interview next week from a job that closed a month ago. I'd assumed they didn't want me and moved on. Job hunting is so weird.

14
aussie.zone

I just saw a crested pigeon. I couldn't think what it was called so I googled "pigeon with a mohawk". I also saw a fairy wren the other day too. Beautiful birds.

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CEOofmyhouse56reply
aussie.zone

By the time I got my phone out, fucked around with the fingerprint, aimed and shot, ended up with a nice photo of the power pole and the neighbour's house.

6
aussie.zone

nice day outside, got some errands and then I might have a look at some art stuff/paper/books :)

might look at some new printers too , the last one just wore out

also, Ted chose to sleep in his stroller last night. It must be a safe place for him, which is good. :)

12

Melbcat loved to sleep in her stroller, whether the capsule was up in the frame or by itself.

The capsule to the current one became, ahem, unfit for use but she has boxes with blankets and cutout portholes

Edit: hey they do sell twin strollers

6

One of my colleagues brought their 10 month old King Charles Cavellier to the (very quiet) office all day today. Got many pats and licks. I miss living with dogs ๐Ÿ˜ž

12

I think you did very well. You completed the course , that's not nothing. ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿฅ‚ here's some champers ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜˜

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Taleya
aussie.zone

Its monday and i still have a whooole weekend to go w00t w00t

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Taleyareply
aussie.zone

Time off in lieu or sweet sweet holiday pay?

3

As someone who transitioned from public holiday pay to an office based role that gives me the day off.... I miss the extra $$. It was a nice little boost.

3
aussie.zone

Logged into my email and teams this morning just to check. Manager said, to log off and enjoy my day.

Ps5, music and cat cuddles it is!

Edit: Playing titanfall 2 atm, brings back so many memories. Multiplayer is surprisingly still alive.

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TinyBreakreply
aussie.zone

freakin LOVED titanfall 2. Probably the best shooter of the last 10 years.

6

Yeah man I gotta say, it beats any other except maybe doom 2016.

Fluid movement, great guns and the multiplayer is fucking amazing!

4

๐Ÿ”ตHow does it feel

๐Ÿ’™to treat me like you do?

๐Ÿฆ‹When you've laid your hands upon me

๐ŸŒ€And told me who you are

11

Extreme pollen again tomorrow and then 35 degrees on Wednesday. I should do all of my errands today but I seem to be moving very slowly.

10
aussie.zone

Some fuck has been flying a quad-copter over my place for a few months now. I want to build an RF jammer thing but it's a $1.5 million or up to 8 years in prison penalty :( My only option is to convince the resident magpie to take it out.

10

They are so annoying, aren't they? I get DoorDash drones flying over my place, I absolutely hate them. Door Dash claims they are really quiet and fly high enough they are not annoying, but I am regularly being annoyed by the sound so that claim is obviously rubbish.

8

I thought it was. I think it's a racing FPV drone. Noise is basically like a giant mosquito.

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Bottom_racerreply
aussie.zone

That's a $47k fine right there or up to 2 years in the slammer :(

Still thinking about that option. Place backs on to a lot of uninhabited empty space so no one would be at risk.

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PeelerSheilareply
aussie.zone

Oh shit, I've got a potato gun. Seriously, are those things illegal? ๐Ÿ˜ง๐Ÿ˜ณ

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melbaboutownreply
aussie.zone

Oh man idk, Iโ€™m getting conflicting info

If itโ€™s so strict I wonder what the ruling would be on those salt guns made for shooting flies. Those seem silly btw. Just a matter of time before someone gets salt propelled in their eyes

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PeelerSheilareply
aussie.zone

After reading a bit, I think it's based on whether it uses combustion as propulsion of the potato missile, whether it obviously looks to be a kids toy, whether it has potential to cause bodily harm or is over a certain size. Was a very entertaining read!

2
aussie.zone

Oh jeez. Just spoke to (78yo) mum and she had another fall. Last one was 2 weeks ago going down 2 stairs. She's just not stable on her feet and her vision is poor. Main thing I'm worried about are hip and head injuries.

I'm going to have to convince her to wear a fall detection device which will be a difficult convo. I succeeded convincing her to give up driving (when I'm looking) but it just feels like I'm robbing independence / making her feel old.

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Duenanreply
aussie.zone

Iโ€™m sorry to hear. Itโ€™s often a difficult conversation that doesnโ€™t always end the way you want it to.

Youโ€™re also trying to protect her from having a horrible accident without a means for someone to get to her in time as well.

I hope things go ok for you.

9

Thank you. I think I'm just going to try and reduce tripping hazards when I see them and work out how to do that conversation.

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Eaglereply
aussie.zone

Please have her get a full check up. Falls are a symptom of something else going on 99% of the time. My mum reluctantly agreed to wear a Live Life alarm around 18 months ago, and she wears it daily. I can check her location, and when she fell while out at a bbq Saturday night it alerted me and my brother. We had a quick chat with her through the pendant, and all was good. My MIL on the other hand refuses to wear hers, and spent a night outside after a fall. ETA: if she's accessed My Aged Care, she might be able to get one for no cost through a program called GEAT to Go.

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Bottom_racerreply
aussie.zone

and spent a night outside after a fall

Gawd that's awful.

And thank you kindly I'm going to look into that.

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I can't tell you how shit it made all of us feel. Ultimately it is and was her choice, but I'm on her ass every day now to wear it. We don't care about the false alarms (they do happen) but I'd rather 400 of them than that phone call from her neighbours again.

At least my mum has the brains to wear it and she even said it gives her security and the ability to get out and about, and all she has to do is push a button for help.

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Hope it goes ok..I know how hard it can be, as I went through this with my mum and OH did with his, too. MOL (mother-out-law) had emergency services break in one time when she collapsed and was unresponsive. Lucky the cleaner found her in time.

It was also very lucky that neither of them injured anyone (or themselves) by driving when no longer competent.

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aussie.zone

Can't decide on a horsie tomorrow? Let me and my trusty darts and blindfold help you. Theres 24 to choose from. You say go and I'll shoot for one. Giddy up.

9
aussie.zone

I'd like the horsies to have their own party in a nice field where they can chill out with delicious grass. Maybe a sneaky horse cocktail.

4

Some horsies love the thrill of the chase. That's why some are called race horses and some are called paddock horses.

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CEOofmyhouse56reply
aussie.zone

Yeah that's why I shot again. So far that's the only one.

You want me to shoot for you?

2
aussie.zone

Yes please. I don't usually bet on the cup but this is too too tempting. Let the darts decide!

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lemmy.blahaj.zone

Especially considering they did it with next to no budget. Maybe I'm just getting nostalgic because I turn 30 this week, but it feels like the internet has gotten much flashier and fancier when it comes to "viral" videos these days.

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aussie.zone

Well I think itโ€™s the creativity and genuine effort that that people respond to..eventually

Happy Birthday ๐Ÿฅณ

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CEOofmyhouse56reply
aussie.zone

I think that one has been scratched. Not a good start for you. Don't worry I've chosen again.

*P.S. The kid doesn't understand scratched. I should've explained to her.

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Bottom_racerreply
aussie.zone

trusty darts and blindfold help you

Don't hang that board next to a gas line and don't ask me why I know.

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CEOofmyhouse56reply
aussie.zone

Oh shit!!!

It's sitting on a chair near the front door. I swear the cushion only got stabbed once but the dog keeps getting close.

Can I interest you in a shot?

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Duenanreply
aussie.zone

Iโ€™m in. Go!

Edit: In the name of name Deadpool and Wolverine.

Letโ€™s fucking go!

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Duenanreply
aussie.zone

Odds for The Map are 51 dollars. Going to win it rich!

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PeelerSheilareply
aussie.zone

Why not, not like it's actually gambling or anything (which I'm mostly hopeless at)... GO!

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Seagoon_reply
aussie.zone

hey, let's have a go. :)

and I'll put a tenner on to win or place

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Duenanreply
aussie.zone

Hey Ceo.

Have you drawn a horse for yourself?

3
aussie.zone

I'm about to play with a heat gun and some PVC after a few glasses of wine then sunset swim wish me luck erryone it was nice knowing you all. If I don't make it you can have the contents of my freezer.

9

My hands are fucking rekt after two hours of finely hand chopping kale and my lower back and knees which were already acting up are not happy today with all the bending and lifting and standing around doing food prep and carrying stuff up and down those crazy outdoor steps. My aunt was very overambitious with how much food she wanted to make today, I noped out of going along with them to deliver because it was so chaotic near the end, and I am ZONKED and need energy for tomorrow to start the real culling/packing now that I have the Good Boxes and Tape courtesy of my lovely colleague.

But it was really good to spend a whole day using my hands and doing good stuff for others, with others!

Aunt might drop by with leftovers in the arvo which I can't complain about :) now it's time for dins, Nurofen and a good restorative sleep...

8

Working today, and tomorrow, and Wed and Thu and Fri. Normal working week for this guy.

All who get the public holiday, enjoy it! I am enjoying the awesome traffic at least.

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CEOofmyhouse56reply
aussie.zone

My man's gone to work today because it's a bludge. He has Friday off instead. Smart.

6

I am at work because I know it will be quiet today and tomorrow and I can actually do stuff. Looking forward to some time in lieu though....

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MeanElevatorreply
aussie.zone

I'm anti monarchy but still enjoy the Monarch's b-day day off.

My hypocrisy knows no bounds when it comes to getting a day off.

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TinyBreakreply
aussie.zone

working, but realistically its a day spent in youtube. Stuff all going on here.

3

I was going to do that, but honestly couldn't be arsed turning on my PC and paying attention.

3
aussie.zone

Spent 2.5hrs cleaning labels and glue off 20 jars to give to a colleague who is lending me some boxes for packing. Jeez what an ordeal. Especially the really stubborn glue that I needed oil to remove (rubbing alcohol might've been better). Not keeping any more jars after this...

It was a great day otherwise though, cooking was well received and it was definitely great to get away from the city and be with others, off my phone (but also be able to leave before hitting my limit). Felt like I had permission to just take it easy and relax. Roads were nice and quiet too. Really glad I took Monday off, the extra long weekend is good for my nerves to recuperate.

Today I'll drop off the jars/pick up the boxes, then head off to help a relative cook and pack a whole bunch of food for the homeless.

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Taleyareply
aussie.zone

Take lids off, soak in sink of hot water

The ones that don't have heat / water reactive glue ya hit with de-solv-it and leave soak ten mins then rinse off easy peasy

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melbaboutownreply
aussie.zone

Yeah I would sometimes soak them in scalding hot soapy water until it was just hot enough to touch with gloves, and then scrub all the paper and glue off with a scourer I was about to replace.

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just_kittenreply
aussie.zone

Yeah if I was gonna keep doing this I'd probably get a special product but seeing as I'm downsizing and won't have space for keeping bottles, I made do with a hot water soak and elbow grease. All future bottles going to recycling. For the next six months anyway

4

I tend to keep some goo dissolver on hand in general because it's a very good degreaser as well

3
aussie.zone

That sounds like a fantastic way to spend today!! I hope you have lots of fun!

I am also a jar hoarder, I have been reminded of how many I have that I don't use ๐Ÿ˜…

5

I did a complete overhaul of my jar collection a few months ago - I had them in a bunch of different spots and once I rounded them up into one spot it was a bit alarming how many I had! I now have a space limit and only jars that fit are allowed to stay - I'm working on collecting sets of matching size jars sizes and when I manage to get a jar I prefer one of the others has to go. I do a lot of preserving so can justify a lot of jars though.

4

Nah. She's really good at maths. Should get her counting cards. Like her great grandfather.

4

At $60 a kg it's still superior although I have beige spot for rainbow trout or hammer head.

4

I was in the between stage of going out and getting something to eat.

Was umming and ahhing if I should do it or not and ended not doing it.

Maybe tomorrow if things are open as I have to work half a day.

7

4 horses left double or nothing? Not really. Could be nothing? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ

*gamble responsibly.

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indisin
aussie.zone

I'm frustrated that every night before bin collection some rando parks right in front of where our bins need to be placed. I put them where they're supposed to be but it risks damaging their car on collection and I will not be a dickhead and put the bins around their car which would block them in. What do you do? I have to do the "missed collection" request with the council far too frequently due to this and the best ideas I have is either leave a note or buying traffic cones :/ Every bloody week this happens.

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just_kittenreply
aussie.zone

I'd be the dickhead and block them in. Imo not worth having your bins missed repeatedly because they needed to claim that bit of public land for storage of their private property. It's not like they can't move the bins if they needed to.

Or at least the traffic cones with a note

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PeelerSheilareply
aussie.zone

I put the bins out really early before they park there if I can. Mr P stands there and rants like a maniac loud enough for half the street to hear ๐Ÿคญ Then sometimes I just have to put the bins close to their car because I have no choice ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ

6

They literally don't care and park in front of them even if the bins are already out ๐Ÿคท

Guess what, another request for a missed collection today.

2

I have to be careful with the passive aggressive stuff as I have no off switch and need to keep myself in check. Worst I've done so far is mowing the nature reserve with a strimmer because it needed cutting, but I'm also totally fine with hiding their car...

One time a couple of months back the garbage collectors moved the garbage bin so they could grab it... But left it in the middle of the road and I only spotted it about 4 hours later. Because of this same thing my recycling bin is also broken.

Like can people not just have some common decency? Sorry for the rant, am just sick of this being a thing I have to think about.

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imoldgreeegreply
aussie.zone

Nice.

Edit. 100 to 1! At least that means I only need to put a dollar on it

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Rusty Ravenreply
aussie.zone

9 is a good number. I'm happy with that. Odd name. A French horse, apparently. Do you think he neighs with a French accent?

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Duenanreply
aussie.zone

Could have been a drunk naming.

Better than the horse that got named Gingernuts.

2
aussie.zone

Back in the early 2000s there was a NZ horse racing in Melbourne named Richard Cranium. This was a translation of his kiwi name which was deemed unsuitable by the authorities in Melbourne. Quite a good horse too.

2

I swear to you I was this kid's age when I was taught black Jack and poker by my older siblings.

I bet ya it didn't do me no harm.

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Duenanreply
aussie.zone

Come on people get on this.

You can not lose!

3

Um. No.

*Chances are you are about to lose

**Unless you're the 1 in 23 who actually puts it on each way or on the nose.

***Each way means money for 1st place or 2nd or third. On the nose means 1st place only.

****There's more lucky numbers to be thrown.

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TinyBreakreply
aussie.zone

there is STUFF all to do at mine, doubt yours is much different.

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Tofureply

I know there will be STUFF ALL to do at mine too, which makes it worse. Itโ€™s impossible to WFH in this industry and I donโ€™t want to leave my bed.

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programming.dev

Anyone had to deal with mud daubers or paper wasps? I have both creating a nest on my house.

Everything I've read suggests they are nonviolent, so my current plan was to leave them be, and then knock off the nests next winter. Its gonna be a zero tolerance policy, if I get bitten once, both are gone.

Am I gonna regret it?

6
aussie.zone

I had mud daubers build a nest on my eaves when I was living in Epping, and they were chill as. I think as long as they are left alone it should be okay.

6
aussie.zone

They do actually yeah, the nest allows moisture into the wood it's attached to.

I was in a rental that was a shitbox, so I doubt my LL would have even noticed tbh. But if you're concerned about damage to the wood (wherever they are attached), then yeah you'd need to remove them.

4

Ah, bummer. They are on the weatherboards, so might have to go. Shame, was happy to leave them be otherwise

4
Taleyareply
aussie.zone

Nah, been living with those fuckers for 18 years. Don't fuck with them they no fuck with you.

Might reconsider if you have small children about, they're not good with the leaving of the alones

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CameronDevreply
programming.dev

Do you know how badthe damage to the wood will be? Is it like a small hole I can drill out and patch?

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Taleyareply
aussie.zone

not even that, mostly you can sand it out. If your paint is in good nick it protects it anyway

3

Oh, okay, might just risk it then. Paints terrible, but if its just going to be a small bit of sanding, or cleanup should be okay

2
aussie.zone

time to update this iphone log in stuff

i seriously am not tech savvy but I do try

5
Duenanreply
aussie.zone

I can help if you need or if youโ€™re having any troubles.

5
Seagoon_reply
aussie.zone

I'm good, ๐Ÿ˜˜ I'll look it up on google if I must and I do not give up ๐Ÿ‘

5

Ugh, between still suffering from Saturday's hayfever, and my cafe being closed (no time to try another one), WFH today is gonna feel like hell.

5
Tofu
aussie.zone

Beep Beep ๐Ÿšš
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–๐Ÿซ“๐Ÿ•๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ”๐ŸŒญ๐Ÿฅ™๐Ÿง†๐ŸŒฎ๐ŸŒฏ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿœ๐Ÿ๐Ÿฅ˜๐Ÿ›๐Ÿฃ๐Ÿฑ๐ŸฅŸ๐Ÿฆช๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿš๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ ๐Ÿค๐Ÿชผ๐Ÿฆ€๐Ÿ™ ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿฅฎ๐Ÿข๐Ÿก๐Ÿง๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿง๐Ÿฅง๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿจ๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿซ๐Ÿฅœ๐ŸŒฐ๐Ÿช๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฅ›โ˜•๏ธ๐Ÿต๐Ÿบ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฅค๐Ÿง‹๐Ÿงƒ๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿท๐Ÿฅƒ๐Ÿธ๐Ÿน๐Ÿง‰๐Ÿ”‹

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Eaglereply
aussie.zone

You need a glass of pear juice every day.

5

It's much gentler than some of the medicine alternatives. A glass every day, skip a day if it gets too loose but it doesn't often get that way because it's not at all harsh.

3
aussie.zone

The band Dream Evil are playing tonight at the Leadbeater. It would be some good, campy Swedish metal fun, but the boys were so exhausting to deal with this morning I don't know if I'll have the energy come this evening to go out

3

If they go down alright I might just do it. I need to see The Book Of Heavy Metal performed live

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