It took 6 weeks but I got my ridiculous $200 parking fine waived! Thank goodness... I really didn't need an extra cost on top of everything else. Never making that mistake again. Not parking there after June this year anyhow!
Bah. It's less so money saved and more so money not spent. I'm more than happy to see my bank balance not eaten away. I don't need to dip into my savings for my hair cut and colour this week!
Why does my dog continually want to go and sunbake outside when it's 37 cunt degrees out there? He runs to the door like it's urgent. I am not opening it even with those cute pleading eyes.
He sunbakes on the path like a cat. When he's had enough, he knocks on the door to come in. Half an hour later, he wants to go back out. He prefers this:
But because I have the door shut, he can't sit in his favourite spot.
You should see the layers of blankets my Pepper sleeps on, it's the princess and the pea come to life. And to think she was sleeping rough as a kitten before we found her makes me add another blanket every other day!
Woohoo, pakige! After inexplicably not getting one for over a decade since leaving home (despite growing up religiously using one), I finally got my own Borner V-slicer. Shipped direct from Germany no less - admittedly using Evil Bezos (I had a gift card).
::: spoiler yay
:::
I can't wait to slice up the rest of the daikon and carrot for a MUCH better-looking pickle. And then chunky batons of beetroot to make into a curry. And cabbage for a stir fry... no more questionable knifework!
I only really hope the latest models haven't fallen to enshittification. My mum and aunt have been using their older ones for like 20 years now.
They have apparently made them a lot safer (especially with storage - you can now store all the pieces safely without exposing your fingers to the blades)
But yeah my grandma absolutely refused to use them back in the day no matter how convenient they are. I've definitely nicked myself in the past.
the Borner is the original and best , my mum had one and I remember using it myself to help with the family cooking. I now have one myself , but another brand , and it's indispensable for cutting oranges, lemons and limes for marmalade
I fucked up the inside of my lip at a show and it's making me fucking miserable. I hate having to swallow half a tube of medijel just to eat...
While I'm here, if you're a decent person and want to help protect trans rights in Australia after the Qld government decided to fuck over trans kids, come to the state library at 10am this Saturday.
look at that curly tummy on Bill😻 and Ted is looking good since I changed his diet, his skin is less irritated, he's less cranky as a result and doesn't mind being brushed as much
~5PM water the plants, enjoying the cool change
~7PM go for a walk, enjoying the cool change
~9PM get some food, enjoying the c-OH NO THERE'S AN ANT INVASION IN THE KITCHEN
please send your highest quality thoughts and prayers
Equal quantities icing sugar and borax - set out in little aluminium trays where pets/kids can't get to them. Ants will carry the stuff back to the nest and destroy it. Grateful to Sir Lister of Smeg from the other site for this tip - it works well with a bit of repetition.
We have a premade ant poison thing which I think is basically the same (I think the active ingredient listed was borax?). After neutralizing all known threat actors terrorizing the local food supply, these measures were deployed to safeguard the civilian population from future unprovoked attacks o7
My dudes the dishwasher is not edible leave it alone (they were mostly looking at the pantry cupboard, but a surprising number were chilling in the dishwasher)
I'm all 😍 with people's pet pics! Keeping my mind off the fact that I've had an allergic/contact dermatitis reaction to a cream I was using on my facial burns 😭 For a while there I had ouchy annoying weeping burn coupled with OMG I want to scratch my face apart going on. Now have calmed it down a lot, might actually get a good sleep tonight 🥱. That cool breeze through the window is very welcome. I made a bluesky account and have been looking through some stuff. Don't know if it's something I'll do on the regular, but it's interesting until I get sick of it I guess.
Glad to hear it's calming down and giving you a bit of a break from that - it's an awful sensation!!
I'm spinmeround on bluesky if you wanna follow each other, I don't post much, but it's usually random thoughts, quotes I hear and my thoughts on whatever KDrama I'm watching lol.
Woke up at 4am due to needing the loo and ended up staying awake for pretty much the rest of the night being cranky about there being so many things I want to do and feeling like I just don’t have the time. Mostly because I’m going into the city for my birthday next weekend and want to do EVERYTHING – places I’ve been, but also try new places.
Anyone got any fav Can’t Miss This sort of city recs? I’m pretty set on going for at least a drink at Pearl Diver, hopefully Rooftop Bar, maybe some ramen at Snow Monkey, a bakery snack, a walk in gardens, urg, see, there’s too much!
Ghost Tour at the Old Melbourne Gaol. Cheesy yes but such fun. Goes for about an hour so leaves plenty of time for other things like eating & drinking.
Slept with the portable AC on last night and still slept pretty terribly.
Looks like it's going to hit max temp at around 2pm today and start cooling down. I'm thinking I'll have to leave some of my windows open today if my apartment has any chance of cooling down after all this hot weather.
and the dog tried to bite the vet again. for fucks sake. Dogs now got anti anxiety meds, but I reckon its time to speak to a trainer or something. Had a couple of "incidents" now so might be time to actually address rater than just keep hoping he will get better.
F me I need itunes to get a custom ringtone?
Damn. I remember the days where you lived and died by itunes. It was essential for management of an iPhone. Now? I dont reckon I've even got it installed!
Alright, so edibles question. My doc recommended trying gummies which arrived today. They are 10mg thc/10mg CBD. I'm not really across what this equates to in terms of strength... Obviously edibles are slow onset, but how strong is this going to end up being in comparison to other methods of consuming (smoking, vaping etc).... I've had edibles exactly once 25 years ago, and they tasted so nice that I did the have way too much thing. Not wanting that to happen with these....
I'm a very regular edible consumer. For me, it's 45 minutes after dosing to start feeling the effects, 90 minutes to actually feel stoned, and a few hours before it starts wearing off. Quite a different experience to inhaled THC. My regular dose is between 5mg to 10mg, definitely feel toasted but it's comfortable and pleasant.
If I got your script I would start at a third of a gummy and see how I felt, before increasing if needed over different sessions on following days.
Yep, Melbcat has high blood pressure and will have to take meds. I want to get her on phosphate binders too. She seems to be feeling a tiny bit better at the moment but her blood pressure is really high
It took 6 weeks but I got my ridiculous $200 parking fine waived! Thank goodness... I really didn't need an extra cost on top of everything else. Never making that mistake again. Not parking there after June this year anyhow!
Thank goodness you had it waived, it was worth contesting it in the end!
It took a lot of running around to get various documents but I'm glad I pushed through.
Buy yourself something nice with the money you saved!
Bah. It's less so money saved and more so money not spent. I'm more than happy to see my bank balance not eaten away. I don't need to dip into my savings for my hair cut and colour this week!
Why does my dog continually want to go and sunbake outside when it's 37 cunt degrees out there? He runs to the door like it's urgent. I am not opening it even with those cute pleading eyes.
Yeah, mine's half Mexican, he spent 3 hours last night staring at me for his evening walk.
😂
They have their own way of protesting.
What happens when you let your dog out on a day like this?
He sunbakes on the path like a cat. When he's had enough, he knocks on the door to come in. Half an hour later, he wants to go back out. He prefers this:
But because I have the door shut, he can't sit in his favourite spot.
Ps. He likes to bird watch.
😍
Dealing with the heat earlier
😍
He looks like a nice guy who is really tired. 😊
::: spoiler furry croissant :::
So many layers ...
You should see the layers of blankets my Pepper sleeps on, it's the princess and the pea come to life. And to think she was sleeping rough as a kitten before we found her makes me add another blanket every other day!
aww
6 blankets as a bed.... on a rocking chair!
😍
How is he handling the heat? ( and how are you? ❤️ )
😍
Woohoo, pakige! After inexplicably not getting one for over a decade since leaving home (despite growing up religiously using one), I finally got my own Borner V-slicer. Shipped direct from Germany no less - admittedly using Evil Bezos (I had a gift card).
::: spoiler yay :::
I can't wait to slice up the rest of the daikon and carrot for a MUCH better-looking pickle. And then chunky batons of beetroot to make into a curry. And cabbage for a stir fry... no more questionable knifework!
I only really hope the latest models haven't fallen to enshittification. My mum and aunt have been using their older ones for like 20 years now.
I can see myself losing a finger on that contraption.
They have apparently made them a lot safer (especially with storage - you can now store all the pieces safely without exposing your fingers to the blades)
But yeah my grandma absolutely refused to use them back in the day no matter how convenient they are. I've definitely nicked myself in the past.
the Borner is the original and best , my mum had one and I remember using it myself to help with the family cooking. I now have one myself , but another brand , and it's indispensable for cutting oranges, lemons and limes for marmalade
God that picture brings back memories I tell ya
So much food prep awaits.
Clicking around a spreadsheet to make it sound like I’m working but I don’t caaaaaaaaaare. 🎶
Tonight's wave.
The blob:
Looks like a seahorse - surfing the wave.
Little seahorse destined for shore :)
I fucked up the inside of my lip at a show and it's making me fucking miserable. I hate having to swallow half a tube of medijel just to eat...
While I'm here, if you're a decent person and want to help protect trans rights in Australia after the Qld government decided to fuck over trans kids, come to the state library at 10am this Saturday.
Link here, should include events in other cities.
The fluffy boyz are tired out Bill and Ted
😍
look at that curly tummy on Bill😻 and Ted is looking good since I changed his diet, his skin is less irritated, he's less cranky as a result and doesn't mind being brushed as much
They're so beautiful! I miss cuddling up to a cat. One day...
V. tired
I think everyone is. A few hot nights in a row is taking it's toll.
~5PM water the plants, enjoying the cool change
~7PM go for a walk, enjoying the cool change
~9PM get some food, enjoying the c-OH NO THERE'S AN ANT INVASION IN THE KITCHEN
please send your highest quality thoughts and prayers
Equal quantities icing sugar and borax - set out in little aluminium trays where pets/kids can't get to them. Ants will carry the stuff back to the nest and destroy it. Grateful to Sir Lister of Smeg from the other site for this tip - it works well with a bit of repetition.
We have a premade ant poison thing which I think is basically the same (I think the active ingredient listed was borax?). After neutralizing all known threat actors terrorizing the local food supply, these measures were deployed to safeguard the civilian population from future unprovoked attacks o7
My dudes the dishwasher is not edible leave it alone (they were mostly looking at the pantry cupboard, but a surprising number were chilling in the dishwasher)
Work stuff.
Silkworms?
EmperorMonarch butterflies I think?Are these ready to be deep-fried?
So naturally had to check, can you deep fry a butterfly?.. the results were.. conflicting.
They do it with crickets. Why discriminate?
Not much meat on a butterfly
They do move a bit…
Wanderers!
That looks way more interesting than my job - are they hiring?
I’ll get back to you.
It’s only one facet of the job, you’ll be dealing with munchkins most of the time.
Ah! I was thinking I’d love to work with insects / animals (but am not a zoologist, sadly)
Come on cool change!
Just a few more hours. Stay strong bro. YOU GOT THIS!!!
I'm all 😍 with people's pet pics! Keeping my mind off the fact that I've had an allergic/contact dermatitis reaction to a cream I was using on my facial burns 😭 For a while there I had ouchy annoying weeping burn coupled with OMG I want to scratch my face apart going on. Now have calmed it down a lot, might actually get a good sleep tonight 🥱. That cool breeze through the window is very welcome. I made a bluesky account and have been looking through some stuff. Don't know if it's something I'll do on the regular, but it's interesting until I get sick of it I guess.
Glad to hear it's calming down and giving you a bit of a break from that - it's an awful sensation!! I'm spinmeround on bluesky if you wanna follow each other, I don't post much, but it's usually random thoughts, quotes I hear and my thoughts on whatever KDrama I'm watching lol.
Cool! I just followed you. My username is gogopotato.
back from shops and a bit rested, I got the groceries youse guys wanted. 😊
Lorikeet Pizza is back on the menu
I think it's Woodpecker brand suet. 😉
Thanks!
And OK I didn't even know off-brand Burger Rings was a thing!
Still, good to see someone sticking it to big-ring.
No wonder the dark russet are crunchy. They look burnt. I'd try the jalepeno.
Is the suet made from wild birds?! And I haven’t had burger rings since high school
You can use it as bait to make your Cockatoo Cacciatore
mmm, tastes like chicken
I have no idea but it's eco friendly and comes in a ten pack. Those are big pluses. 👍
Sun very red
Breeze very welcomed
I am sweating fucking buckets on the train. Lucky I changed into my gym gear leaving the office.
RIP Troy Selwood.
AFL Lions player and co captain of the Geelong cats VFL side.
Gone far too early.
I think the cool change has just started to roll in, noticed the temp has dropped quite a bit. Now it's 27.
Yup just left the office. It's here 👍
Yay! Now to get that to happen inside the house…
out here too, thank god!
Accidentally spilt pvc primer then cement on my hands, then methylated spirits to get that shit off.
I've never looked so young.
E hands that is not the face that's an uphill battle.
Home and I have dinner with me. Commence the veg-ing
Woke up at 4am due to needing the loo and ended up staying awake for pretty much the rest of the night being cranky about there being so many things I want to do and feeling like I just don’t have the time. Mostly because I’m going into the city for my birthday next weekend and want to do EVERYTHING – places I’ve been, but also try new places.
Anyone got any fav Can’t Miss This sort of city recs? I’m pretty set on going for at least a drink at Pearl Diver, hopefully Rooftop Bar, maybe some ramen at Snow Monkey, a bakery snack, a walk in gardens, urg, see, there’s too much!
Ghost Tour at the Old Melbourne Gaol. Cheesy yes but such fun. Goes for about an hour so leaves plenty of time for other things like eating & drinking.
OH I love this idea! Thank you!
I second this! Took my kid when he was younger and it was fantastic - they talked about the history, so informative as well
Elizabeth st. maccas @ 2am. No pain no gain / chips.
Not against it!
Good warm morning everyone 😴😎
Slept with the portable AC on last night and still slept pretty terribly. Looks like it's going to hit max temp at around 2pm today and start cooling down. I'm thinking I'll have to leave some of my windows open today if my apartment has any chance of cooling down after all this hot weather.
it was very quiet in my house last night. Too quiet. Almost a bit sad.
hugs
Morning all!
morning... 🥱 😴 🥀
Top of the morning to you!
And the rest of the day to yourself!
They sure don't make them like they used to
Looks like a magazine now.
No good for posting to annoying companies anymore 😿
Good warm night everyone. 🔥🛏️
off to do some errands
Does anyone want anything from down the shops?
suet
Lots of potato chips please.
I'm craving Burger Rings for some reason. RIP my arteries.
I wouldn't mind those too, haven't had them in awhile but I love them.
Same, it's been ages since I had them!
and the dog tried to bite the vet again. for fucks sake. Dogs now got anti anxiety meds, but I reckon its time to speak to a trainer or something. Had a couple of "incidents" now so might be time to actually address rater than just keep hoping he will get better.
Beep Beep 🚚
🍏🍎🍐🍊🍋🍈🫐🍓🍇🍉🍌🍒🍑🥭🍍🥥🥦🥑🫛🍆🍅🥝🥬🥒🌽🥕🥐🍠🫚🥔🧅🥯🍞🥖🥨🧀🧇🥞🧈🍳🥚🥓🥩🍗🍖🫓🍕🍟🍔🌭🥙🧆🌮🌯🥗🍲🍜🍝🥘🍛🍣🍱🥟🦪🍥🍘🍚🍙🐠🍤🪼🦀🐙 🍗🥮🍢🍡🍧🍰🧁🥧🍦🍨🎂🍮🍭🍬🍫🥜🌰🍪🍿🍯🥛☕️🍵🍺🍶🥤🧋🧃🥂🍷🥃🍸🍹🧉🔋
Mango shaved ice and... Frozen bananas... And ghost pepper chilli con carne
🥭🪒🧊🥶🍌👻🌶️🇲🇽
Iced berry smoothie please Chef.
🧊🍓🫐🚜🥤
thank you Chef
Chili con carne on noodles please. With beer.
🥩⚙️🫘🌶️
🍜🍺
Thanks!
F me I need itunes to get a custom ringtone? Damn. I remember the days where you lived and died by itunes. It was essential for management of an iPhone. Now? I dont reckon I've even got it installed!
ah well worth it for this
And with itunes it is so easy to WIPE THE PHONE
Look on the bright side: few iPhone owners bother because of how much of a hassle it is, so you'll be more special.
I take for granted how trivial everything is to do on Android. These days, my iOS device is an iPad mini, so ringtones aren't a thing.
Alright, so edibles question. My doc recommended trying gummies which arrived today. They are 10mg thc/10mg CBD. I'm not really across what this equates to in terms of strength... Obviously edibles are slow onset, but how strong is this going to end up being in comparison to other methods of consuming (smoking, vaping etc).... I've had edibles exactly once 25 years ago, and they tasted so nice that I did the have way too much thing. Not wanting that to happen with these....
Try one out on the weekend at home then you'll get an idea of strength and how long it last etc.
Yeah, that was the plan. Just looking for a bit of a heads up I guess.
I think it's compulsory to listen to Bob Marley while recording your findings.
I'm a very regular edible consumer. For me, it's 45 minutes after dosing to start feeling the effects, 90 minutes to actually feel stoned, and a few hours before it starts wearing off. Quite a different experience to inhaled THC. My regular dose is between 5mg to 10mg, definitely feel toasted but it's comfortable and pleasant.
If I got your script I would start at a third of a gummy and see how I felt, before increasing if needed over different sessions on following days.
This is really helpful, thanks
I opened the windows upstairs, hopefully the through air current will cool it down .
Done 2 loads of washing and some tidying but finding it hard to get motivated.
😍
I clicked that once and now every ad on my instagram is this
Yep, Melbcat has high blood pressure and will have to take meds. I want to get her on phosphate binders too. She seems to be feeling a tiny bit better at the moment but her blood pressure is really high