White sox needs to learn if you're gonna give a left jab then you need to protect the face with the right. Black sox could give a couple of hooks and upper cuts and white sox would be down on the canvas.
Have had a contemplative sunday. Am recovering from surgery, resting in bed, thinking about hiw/why I havent really spoken to my very elderly mother in years. Is this the painkillers talking, or sensibility?
that's the problem - I'm not sure who's not talking to whom/who is drawing (in)appropriate boundaries. But thank you for your well wishes - much appreciated
Damn, every time I leave this place I delete the memory of how disgustingly huge cockroaches get, and then every time I come back I get a rude shock. 🤢 Loathsome creatures...
My mum is vehemently anti-killing to the point that she won't even relocate bugs off her treasured curry leaf plants that are constantly under attack - I've never seen the insides of a roach and don't think I'm in a rush to 😬
At my old place I'd catch them under a cup and throw them outside. My mum puts kitchen gloves on and grabs them just like that which freaked me out massively as a child and as an adult
Spent the night playing guitar, and it was worth it. The new pedal is absolutely incredible! Managed to write a new song for open mic in a few weeks. Was it worth the insane price? I tell myself: yes! Yes it was!
How many hours are you getting out of it? X$ might seem large to begin with but compare it to any one time fun cost like cinema and I'll bet you're well ahead
Packing continues today. I have "packed" my strawberries into new tubs, all divided up, topped up with soil and a new layer of mulch on top.
I've got 5 or 6 more big rectangular tubs (the old recycling tubs, for those who remember the pre-wheelie days) and a bunch of pots to put other things into. It's the perfect time of year to be moving plants, which is why I chose now to move. I just need to find somewhere to move to...
Calling it an early night here. I'm going to try and switch back to Melbourne time as much as I can. Didn't get any work done today and started noticing my historic irritations with my mum creeping in as she's getting better, don't need that polluting my mindspace and going back to teenage memories, so an early retreat and an early start tomorrow where I can focus on what I need to get done for the life I have back home.
::: spoiler Medical
I need to take phosphate supplements due to my levels being very low post iron infusion and having now dropped further which is a risk to my heart.
But they’ve given me supplements with artificial sweeteners which I don’t tolerate. I’m seriously struggling with being able to take them.
The resulting stomach upset is wasting fluid I can’t afford to lose (dehydration) and causing extra pain but at the same time I can feel something definitely is wrong. I do need to replace the phosphates. I’m really weak, dizzy, and dropping things from my numb hands.
I’ve been searching for any alternatives and rung a support worker who is going to check out some possible options.
If I can’t take them by mouth it will have to be done via iv which means hospital. I’m hoping I’ll be able to access it through an urgent care or a privately paid service but maybe not.
:::
I have the fizzy tabs - they contain aspartame and are causing issues that mean I can’t manage the amount and frequency of the doses. I’m trying to get hold of my doctor - sent an email and will call today seeking the alternative
It doesn’t really work like that. I try but it causes diarrhoea that depletes my fluids when I already struggle with dehydration and kept landing in the er for iv fluids.
I’m sorting other solutions because this one is not working
I've worked hard today. I've had 5 coffees and roughly 99 trips to the dunny and I've discovered a new nerve located close to my hip that likes to give me a zap every now and again which is fucking fun.
Doing some work on a Sunday (boo) - client issue came up just before the long weekend, which has been on my mind and needed the calm of a weekend day to work through it. Email prepped and ready to send out tomorrow morning. Now I can relax.
Man, I'm so exhausted after a 3 hour cooking marathon (not including half an hour of popping over to the shops) plus another hour of cleaning up. But I think we are good for food now for the next 3-4 days. Taken me a while to recover but now I feel ready to at least start writing some work to-do stuff down... If I'm lucky I'll get some things done today.
I have finally finished my sofa. I finished the cushions a while ago (although it took a long time, all those long edges take forever to sew) and today did the webbing to replace the springs. It took quite a long time and used a lot of staples. Sitting on the couch properly instead of sunken in with the old squashed cushions and stretched springs should be good for my back.
I expected Miss Meow to get freaked out by the noise of the staple gun but it didn't seem to bother her. She even came over and walked all over the webbing midway. Now that it is finished she has indulged in some zoomies, attacked the end of a roll of tape I haven't yet put away, and is now holding on to a small piece of tape she just captured with a dramatic pounce. Who would have thought she was into upholstery?
I really love the fabric. I bought the roll at a discount fabric place many years (ok, decades) ago, initially intending to cover another couch which I ended up not doing for various reasons. I bought this set with the intention of recovering it, but kept being indecisive about whether I wanted to spend the money on new foam, wasn't sure how to deal with the springs etc. etc. I'm glad I fiinally got myself into gear to actually do it now.
Fashion advice : banana print oodie, striped pj pants and ugg boots. Just because you recognize the existence of the outside, that does not mean that you necessarily endorse it.
Good advice indeed. Unfortunately I have now showered and washed that tangle on my head (turns out there was hair in there) and so I shall pretend for a few hours to be a member of society (have my floppy comfy jeans on though)
Hmm, contents insurance is due and the premium is up 20%. Ran it through their online calculator for the same details and it's only up 10%. Absolutely shameless.
Annoyingly my policy expires 4 days before my planned moving date.
The cat was curled up inside my oodie on the couch, and I just said to my partner "don't sit there, Mickey is under there". As soon as I said that, Mickey was all "ma-eo", promptly exited said oodie.
The apes cannot be right in this household, only the feline is correct - Mickey, probably
I know it's very boring, but I actually don't mind eating the same thing all the time. I still go out to dinner and get takeout sometimes but I just feel better (mentally as well) when I'm eating fairly clean.
There is a scam where they use your address and a different name to deliver very small items and then send a huge expensive thing once the address is 'validated'
Boyo once received a pack of toothbrushes from Amazon that no one had ordered, but apparently it's a scam, but not to the receiver but a way for the sender to get themselves fake reviews for "legit" sending of a "purchase". I'm sure there's a better way to explain that.
Oddest thing was that boyo had had dental surgery 2 days beforehand.
There can be only one
Tuxedo has special mittens, I'm backing them
Putting my $ on the south paw
White sox needs to learn if you're gonna give a left jab then you need to protect the face with the right. Black sox could give a couple of hooks and upper cuts and white sox would be down on the canvas.
bap you stole my mousie
I love those pillows! And this picture in general. Tux is staying grounded!
Tux is fat street fighter and the void is lightweight stone cold killer.
It’s evenly matched but, they also snuggle together occasionally
Couldn't handle staying at home today so I took the Minipeelers to the zoo. The meerkats were a delight
Naaaaw
great day for kids 🙂
Have had a contemplative sunday. Am recovering from surgery, resting in bed, thinking about hiw/why I havent really spoken to my very elderly mother in years. Is this the painkillers talking, or sensibility?
so many hugs
hope you get better real soon 😘😘😘
and to answer your personal question, has she spoken to you?
that's the problem - I'm not sure who's not talking to whom/who is drawing (in)appropriate boundaries. But thank you for your well wishes - much appreciated
walked home along the beach
the colours were so beautiful
I love the rocks under the waves at high tide, this is where I usually go for walks
I love this beach life for you SO much. Thank you for sharing it!
thanks, I'm just 200m to sand and water, it's nice , very accessible
I go at night too, to see the lights around the bay , the ships are all lit up and I can see more than a few stars
I’m in the landlocked northern suburbs and am loving the beach pics, too
Now for the drive back to Melbourne. The boys are feeling better so I hope it's better than the trip away
::: spoiler 🫁
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH
:::
Damn, every time I leave this place I delete the memory of how disgustingly huge cockroaches get, and then every time I come back I get a rude shock. 🤢 Loathsome creatures...
And the white stuff that comes out when you thwack it with your thong shudders
My mum is vehemently anti-killing to the point that she won't even relocate bugs off her treasured curry leaf plants that are constantly under attack - I've never seen the insides of a roach and don't think I'm in a rush to 😬
At my old place I'd catch them under a cup and throw them outside. My mum puts kitchen gloves on and grabs them just like that which freaked me out massively as a child and as an adult
Wow. Full props to your mum. My mum (when growing up in the tropical soup) was fully supportive of killing. I don't think we dented the numbers though
In Sydney I had ones that had been poisoned so many times they stopped dying and grew curly wings 🤮
My friends had ones that learned to run upright on their back legs to keep the poison offa their mouth-hand-legs.
They’re genuinely invincible
Oh god, flying cockroaches are the end boss nightmare. Ewwwwwww
Probably far too late, but do not play RE2
Spent the night playing guitar, and it was worth it. The new pedal is absolutely incredible! Managed to write a new song for open mic in a few weeks. Was it worth the insane price? I tell myself: yes! Yes it was!
How many hours are you getting out of it? X$ might seem large to begin with but compare it to any one time fun cost like cinema and I'll bet you're well ahead
That's a great point! It cost 33 movie tickets and I've already gotten 15 movies worth out of it lol
Rock on 🤘
this is the way
I find estimating cost on a per day basis to be a good way to think of big expenses
Glad the pedal is working out!
I always amortise the cost / use in my head for big ticket studio stuff. Makes me feel better and helps me sleep.
That's a great way to deal with it lol
I mean, at least I'm making something with it that gives me emotional catharsis then it's worth it.
Even though it's only 2 effects, the algos are incredible and many have multiple effects in one which helps.
I have one more on layby:
Wmd geiger counter pro. Look it up man. It's insane lol
ooh bitcrush goodness!
If sunday isn't for sitting in bed, reading and napping then when is?
Edit: Glad I have a spare amp in the bedroom. Sleepy cat, guitar, iPad to read SCP's and my phone playing some tunes is perfect.
Monday when you chuck a sickie
Hmmmmmm
Packing continues today. I have "packed" my strawberries into new tubs, all divided up, topped up with soil and a new layer of mulch on top.
I've got 5 or 6 more big rectangular tubs (the old recycling tubs, for those who remember the pre-wheelie days) and a bunch of pots to put other things into. It's the perfect time of year to be moving plants, which is why I chose now to move. I just need to find somewhere to move to...
Calling it an early night here. I'm going to try and switch back to Melbourne time as much as I can. Didn't get any work done today and started noticing my historic irritations with my mum creeping in as she's getting better, don't need that polluting my mindspace and going back to teenage memories, so an early retreat and an early start tomorrow where I can focus on what I need to get done for the life I have back home.
Here I am awake again in the AMs
Because I slept the day away goddamn
This sickness is kicking my butt-ato
So I am now a hot couch potato
Roses are red
Something else is maroon
My poetry sucks
Get well soon
WHAT DO WE WANT?
This week's quiz! https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-27/hard-quiz-weekly-trivia/105203338
WHEN DO WE WANT IT?
Soon!
35/50
45/50.
Also 35/50
40/50 😊
A matched set - 35/50
::: spoiler Medical I need to take phosphate supplements due to my levels being very low post iron infusion and having now dropped further which is a risk to my heart.
But they’ve given me supplements with artificial sweeteners which I don’t tolerate. I’m seriously struggling with being able to take them.
The resulting stomach upset is wasting fluid I can’t afford to lose (dehydration) and causing extra pain but at the same time I can feel something definitely is wrong. I do need to replace the phosphates. I’m really weak, dizzy, and dropping things from my numb hands.
I’ve been searching for any alternatives and rung a support worker who is going to check out some possible options.
If I can’t take them by mouth it will have to be done via iv which means hospital. I’m hoping I’ll be able to access it through an urgent care or a privately paid service but maybe not. :::
You absolutely can get tabs without sweeteners, was on them during chemo. Also fizzy berocca-like form. Speak to your pharmacist.
I have the fizzy tabs - they contain aspartame and are causing issues that mean I can’t manage the amount and frequency of the doses. I’m trying to get hold of my doctor - sent an email and will call today seeking the alternative
so many hugs
do you have anyway to relax after taking your tabs? A tv show which completely distracts you? Something to take your mind off the discomfort?
It doesn’t really work like that. I try but it causes diarrhoea that depletes my fluids when I already struggle with dehydration and kept landing in the er for iv fluids.
I’m sorting other solutions because this one is not working
Hot cross buns are fine but my fav Easter treat is the Greek almond crescent shortbreads. So good with a cuppa.
I've worked hard today. I've had 5 coffees and roughly 99 trips to the dunny and I've discovered a new nerve located close to my hip that likes to give me a zap every now and again which is fucking fun.
I've had that for years now, so annoying.
there's a nerve in that general area that when it zaps takes my breath away
Doing some work on a Sunday (boo) - client issue came up just before the long weekend, which has been on my mind and needed the calm of a weekend day to work through it. Email prepped and ready to send out tomorrow morning. Now I can relax.
Man, I'm so exhausted after a 3 hour cooking marathon (not including half an hour of popping over to the shops) plus another hour of cleaning up. But I think we are good for food now for the next 3-4 days. Taken me a while to recover but now I feel ready to at least start writing some work to-do stuff down... If I'm lucky I'll get some things done today.
Final day of Cyclethon and Pokemon Community Day! Yay! I know I'll cry when they cross the finish line.
Round 4 paint stripper. Wheee!
I have finally finished my sofa. I finished the cushions a while ago (although it took a long time, all those long edges take forever to sew) and today did the webbing to replace the springs. It took quite a long time and used a lot of staples. Sitting on the couch properly instead of sunken in with the old squashed cushions and stretched springs should be good for my back.
I expected Miss Meow to get freaked out by the noise of the staple gun but it didn't seem to bother her. She even came over and walked all over the webbing midway. Now that it is finished she has indulged in some zoomies, attacked the end of a roll of tape I haven't yet put away, and is now holding on to a small piece of tape she just captured with a dramatic pounce. Who would have thought she was into upholstery?
Are we going to get pictures? 🙂
::: spoiler Reasonable request. Here you go.
:::
That looks amazing. Go you!!!
oh wow, that looks really good
I really love the fabric. I bought the roll at a discount fabric place many years (ok, decades) ago, initially intending to cover another couch which I ended up not doing for various reasons. I bought this set with the intention of recovering it, but kept being indecisive about whether I wanted to spend the money on new foam, wasn't sure how to deal with the springs etc. etc. I'm glad I fiinally got myself into gear to actually do it now.
It's a really nice sofa. 🙂 And your workmanship is very good.
Furniture restoration projects. So hot right now.
Kidding aside, it looks amazing.!
Thanks.
I'd love to fix up the wood frame a bit too, but that is a project for another time.
Is this the first puffer jacket day ?? I do need to venture to the outside
Fashion advice : banana print oodie, striped pj pants and ugg boots. Just because you recognize the existence of the outside, that does not mean that you necessarily endorse it.
Good advice indeed. Unfortunately I have now showered and washed that tangle on my head (turns out there was hair in there) and so I shall pretend for a few hours to be a member of society (have my floppy comfy jeans on though)
Hmm, contents insurance is due and the premium is up 20%. Ran it through their online calculator for the same details and it's only up 10%. Absolutely shameless.
Annoyingly my policy expires 4 days before my planned moving date.
The quiz you've all been waiting for
25/50 Prince Phillip - who knew?
TIL I had the same cot style as Prince Phillip when I was a baby. I'm practically royalty 🤣
No worm for you 🪱
I'm going to go into the garden and eat worms. Big fat juicy ones, long thin slimy ones, I'm going to eat some wooooorms.
Awwww. Everyone likes you though 🤗
Awwwwww. We like you too.
35
good night everyone , sweet dreams 😘
You too
This cold is kicking my ass 💀 I'm so tired
The cat was curled up inside my oodie on the couch, and I just said to my partner "don't sit there, Mickey is under there". As soon as I said that, Mickey was all "ma-eo", promptly exited said oodie.
The apes cannot be right in this household, only the feline is correct - Mickey, probably
Beep Beep 🚚
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Some kinda rice meat veg slop please
🍚🥓🥒
Hsp on the way!
My diet for the last year has been:
Oats and fruit plus decaf for breakfast
2 protein shakes for lunch
Bowl of veggies for snack
Chicken of some variety for dinner
(with occasional pizza)
Fruit for snack before bed.
I need grease. A lot of grease lol
Edit: also the 2nd Lego movie as fucking cool lol
that's a great diet
Cheers!
I know it's very boring, but I actually don't mind eating the same thing all the time. I still go out to dinner and get takeout sometimes but I just feel better (mentally as well) when I'm eating fairly clean.
I'm the same, I don't mind the same food, in a way it makes life easier, not thinking about what to eat is one less thing on which to waste my time
and I wish I was eating "clean" , but I'm eating cleaner than I was, which is something
That is awesome! And here's my fat ass having waffles for dinner 2 nights this week.. at least they're homemade I guess.
I promise you, if I knew how to make waffles, or someone was making them for me I would eat them every single day!
There is a scam where they use your address and a different name to deliver very small items and then send a huge expensive thing once the address is 'validated'
so they are setting up a history for purchases before they make the big scam
Yep! Turn them away if you ever get eyeballs on the delivery persons and complain if you don't so there is some record
Boyo once received a pack of toothbrushes from Amazon that no one had ordered, but apparently it's a scam, but not to the receiver but a way for the sender to get themselves fake reviews for "legit" sending of a "purchase". I'm sure there's a better way to explain that.
Oddest thing was that boyo had had dental surgery 2 days beforehand.
That would have freaked me the fuck out lol
Oh he was suuuper freaked out. Even more weird: I was in Japan at the time and the toothbrushes had all of their information in Japanese.
OK I would have been removing any and all info about myself online and buying security cameras for the house lol
another box unpacked
some pot plants moved,
more furniture cleaning
and I found my driving lesson book , yay 🙂 now to study some more
Cyclethon 4 is over, tears were shed, to dinner and meal prep I go!
is this it?
https://www.resetera.com/threads/cyclethon-4-biking-from-hokkaido-to-tokyo-to-raise-money-for-the-immune-deficiency-foundation-april-13th-april-27th.1160040/
Yeah, that's the one! Been great to follow along with!
I have to cook dinner and lunch prep, but Cyclethon is so close to ending that I can't look away!
today I am listening to the soundtrack album to Topsy Turvy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topsy-Turvy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b14qKJpD0ZI&list=OLAK5uy_mhgCWuiWUqboasNKPBTxluC9upTxHPkPk