Spyke

I know! If it was in a corner or something I'd try to keep it.

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Catfishreply
aussie.zone

Oh I saw him do it, didn't jump fast enough to stop him (LittleOne not Void)

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aussie.zone

Candid shots of a few of the crew. Their dry food is on the ground so the crazy lady doesn't throw it out. ๐Ÿฑ

Edit: I changed today. I was having another stress fest about work. I went and laid down and had one of those "self talk" sessions.

I've been taking work way too seriously. In general. I've been giving everything to my job and left nothing for myself.

Since I reduced the medication I've noticed the lack of energy after work because I'm not hyped up. So I'm sitting there, not knowing what to do with myself. Even music is hard. Very hard. So I've been going to bed very early.

I don't need 10 hours of sleep. I just have nothing to do because I'm completely spent.

Because everything has been devoted to work.

On double the dose I was a workaholic automaton.

This is the 3rd week since the reduction. Significant personality changes noted. More relaxed and happier to banter with people. Body is less tensed up.

Being content. Smiling. Laughing.

I wonder what else will change.

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tombruzzoreply
aussie.zone

It's great you've been able to reflect on things in that way.

I wonder if there's a balance, like two in the morning and one in the afternoon so you can get through work with enough energy at the end of the day without being too hyper.

But I get the medicine probably doesn't work that way

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Thanks man. I'm not describing it well.

I feel completely personally detached from work. Like there is a barrier between me, and work me. My entire self was engulfed by work.

Now it isn't and it's a great feeling!

If that makes sense.

I have been experimenting with dosages, and have found that works best.

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just_kittenreply
aussie.zone

They're so alarmingly relaxed around humans, it's so weird seeing wild animals that never developed a fear of big scary predators!

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just_kittenreply
aussie.zone

It's just mind boggling.

I saw a pair pretty much making out right in front of me and this little kid who went "MUMMY COME AND SEE THE WEDDING".

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They're either the most chill critters in the universe or else they're shatteringly stupid. I do not know which. It could be either

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Had a medical cannabis wafer last night, I don't think I've ever slept so damn well.

I've been saying "wafer thin mint" all morning much to my own amusement.

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MeanElevatorreply
aussie.zone

I got on the medical stuff a couple of months back and holy shit it's great. A tad pricey, but my consumption is low, so it's manageable.

Hopefully it'll become legal and regulated sooner than later.

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I've been on and off on MC over the last few years (tolerance breaks and financial reasons for the off periods), and nothing has helped me sleep better than MC.

This is my first time trying the wafer though, and that was a deep sleep

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aussie.zone

My daughter's having some friends over next week for some birthday drinks. These are her 4 closest pals and it makes my heart swell the love and bond they all share as she is an only child. They are the most loveliest, responsible mixed bag of young people I've ever met.

The man and I will be in the backyard with a bonfire going roasting spuds and marshmallows because I don't feel comfortable about leaving them on their own considering 3 of them are slightly under the drinking age. (And yes, I do have permission from their parents).

Also I'll be making them some cocktails but they will be a little on the weaker side. They won't know that though.

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SpinMeRoundreply
aussie.zone

Love that you're creating a safe, respectful environment for your kid and friends, that's really awesome.

So what kind of cocktails? Is the good old fruit tingle done?

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The good old fruit tingle is on the list! Cosmopolitans, illusions, tequila sunrise. Tbh they'll probably only have 1 or 2 cocktails each and then stick to vodka & Solo.

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Bottom_racerreply
aussie.zone

As responsible as you are you're still allowed to bring up embarrassing childhood stories at the worst time.

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aussie.zone

I remember the first cocktail a friend's parent made for me at 16, some Crem de Menthe abomination. I loved it

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CEOofmyhouse56reply
aussie.zone

Maybe a grasshopper?

My first was a scotch & coke in a coffee mug made by my brother's girlfriend at one of my siblings birthdays. I think I was 15.

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Seagoon_reply
aussie.zone

of course they are lovely and responsible, they have a good role model in you ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿฑ

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Nawww.

I never let any of them go home on their own. They either get picked up or I'll take them home because safety is so important to me. In return they shower me with love.

My kid will say "You can't go home at this hour on the bus. My mother will have kittens". ๐Ÿ˜‚

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Catfishreply
aussie.zone

I suggest Black Russians. They don't taste like lolly water and you can dilute them quite a bit and still feel like you are drinking booze.

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aussie.zone

People are getting seasick on this ferry. I am not one of them (I don't get seasick, I'm very comfortable on open water) but the ferry staff have checked on me twice.

I can only assume they've seen me stand up and made the wrong guess

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I was on the Rottnest ferry as a wee lad and went to the toilet. I became airborne mid-stream multiple times.

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My French is better than I thought. I managed to direct/have a lengthy conversation with a French tourist who was gifted with enthusiastic but terrible English skills.

Iโ€™ve also picked up a katsu curry bowl and am ready to withdraw into seclusion for the evening.

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A 20km drive home (freeway driving) took 40 minutes. Between that and just suchhhh a shitty day at work, I actually had to go to the gym or I'd have torn myself apart.

Now sitting outside, enjoying the breeze.

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aussie.zone

I was playing "get in the door" on hard mode today

::: spoiler pakige :::

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aussie.zone

Got lost at the hosplital yesterday picking up the ol' boy from a day thing.. twice. Ended up in areas I was not supposed to be in. Shoutout to the nurses there who took me on a little tour and were very friendly about it lol. Honestly whoever designed that thing back in the day (freemasons east melbs) was drunk.

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Years ago, Mum and I were in PANCH, had a bit of time to kill. Let's go and have a look at the newborn babies through the window she said. Apparently that's a big no no. We were eyed with suspicion and then kindly told by the nurse "we don't show the babies anymore". Whoops.

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Catfish
aussie.zone

I think this is going to work. It will show grot terribly, but be very cheerful.

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I donโ€™t really fancy cooking and cleaning up after a stir fry today.

I think Iโ€™ll just air fry some thick crunchy chips tonight.

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aussie.zone

Tooth yeeted. Thank goodness. A little worried about what the pain will be like and hoping it heals without complications but fingers crossed this gets it sorted.

Vet appointment made for Melbcat tomorrow

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::: spoiler spoiler I would but scared of dislodging the clot.

I fell asleep with new gauze in because it kept bleeding and am scared of doing something stupid enough to end up with dry socket. :::

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aussie.zone

21 degrees at 8:30am in May. Wtf. Just really really hoping that it doesn't mean that Winter drags on as well!

Also had a dream that boyo was participating in a 15km run that started in Melbourne but ended in China - 10km done in Melbourne, then catching a flight to Vietnam in order to run into China for the finish. Huh?!

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Didn't sleep well thanks to it being so warm last night.

I'm in zombie mode at the moment.

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Went and saw the Minecraft movie over the weekend with my two kids and two of their friends. Really fun. Small cinema so no meme related mess thankfully.

::: spoiler spoiler My god did I laugh my head off when the villager turned out to be voiced by Matt Berry :::

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It smells like Spring, that sweet nighttime aroma wafting lazily through gardens and streets. I hear the beat of someone playing music, the distant sound of cars on the road, a low drone of overnight construction.

My seat is still counting, but I think Peter Khalil will pull through, it's very close though!

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PeelerSheilareply
aussie.zone

He really cleaned up with the postal votes didn't he. The 9,000+ people who voted for the liberal party in our area need to be slapped. He lives in Boronia FFS, and last year pleaded guilty to obtaining financial advantage by deception and was ordered to pay fines and compensation worth more than $10,000. He didn't have a conviction recorded against his name so it wouldn't have come up during a police check. People are entitled to vote how they want, but I'm also entitled to be shitty about it being a waste.

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Kidney is a fucking blight. I hate that he has got as many votes as he has, stupid-ass voters ๐Ÿคฆ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ

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It is almost as if they wonโ€™t let people in the Liberal Party unless they have run some sort of Scam, and gotten off.

Zahid Safi still managed to get double the votes of Rhonda Garad in Bruce, despite the exposรฉ in The Age.

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Tofu
aussie.zone

facebook marketplace people never show up

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Tofureply

Third timeโ€™s the charm. They came at time agreed SHARP!

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aussie.zone

Tide was in, swans are close to the shore, the water here is so gentle on the beach, no waves

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Good night everyone. Sweet dreams ๐Ÿ˜˜

( Do you mean to wish me a good night or do you mean that it is a good night whether I want it or not? Or perhaps you mean to say that you feel good on this particular night. Or are you simply stating that this is a night to be good on? )

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Smashing out this research assessment - i wonder if I can get a small extension to Monday due to being unwell the past couple of weeks, but I don't have a doctor's note. Ugh

It's my own fault but UGH

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Just ask. I've had a few extensions and they didn't require any proof at all.

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I'll look into it tomorrow I think, I might only need a stat Dec possibly. I don't think my doctor would backdate a certificate anyway, I didnt see them.

Either way, I'll do my best to get it done before Friday :D

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aussie.zone

I've managed to sort out the microchip records for Mr Woof and Miss Meow - I somehow had two seperate accounts and could only access one. They have now been merged and I can access both records. It didn't help that I had lost the number for Mr Woof's chip and it's taken me ages to find it.

I discovered that Mr Woof was still listed under his prison ID, "Scampy", a name that he hasn't used since he was a puppy incarcerated at the Lost Dogs Home. It's been fixed now, and I have the numbers securely recorded so I'll be able to register them with the new council.

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aussie.zone

Carrot cake at work today. I may have accidentally eaten three slices.

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Tofu
aussie.zone

I really need to get my shit together and take the bins and mow the lawn.

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just_kittenreply
aussie.zone

Instructions unclear. I took a shit, got the lawn together and mowed the bins.

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Tofureply
aussie.zone

the fairyfolks of the lawn are now full of microplastic from the bins :(

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just_kittenreply
aussie.zone

And I have this unwanted faeces that I know not where to deposit. maybe the lawn can take it as well.

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We just had a network outage at work for half hourโ€ฆ so I used it as an opportunity to apply for a job that showed up in my personal inbox and looked interesting, lol.

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as much as I would love to watch tellie all day, found a cool series on apple, echo 3, set in Columbia and has my fave Colombian actors in it ๐Ÿ™‚, I have stuff to do but first a walk on the beach.

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Melbcat wonโ€™t eat her 4cyte in food and itโ€™s an oil so is dangerous to syringe into her mouth while she fights it. ::: spoiler spoiler (Youโ€™re not supposed to give oil or paraffin based medicine to kids or animals that are struggling because of the risk of them breathing it in.) :::

And I was hesitant because I wasnโ€™t sure of some random plant oil and thought something else would work better. Only bought the 4cyte on vet recommendation. I might try and get that money back guarantee and buy something different.

Edit: Ah shit. Iโ€™m within the 30 days but didnโ€™t buy it from the vet, got it from Petcircle, so not eligible for money back. If you buy this get it from the vet and keep the receipt.

Sheโ€™s also possibly got a uti again so vet asap

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aussie.zone

Mrs B convinced my not to pull the trigger on the iphone 16 pro deals. My phone still works fine so shes convinced to me ride it out and just accept that you'll have to pay more to replace mine when it actually dies (or develops a fault I cant deal with). If I end up paying 2.5k for a new iphone cause of trumps tarrifs I'm gonna be spewing but I guess thats future me's problem.

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SituationCakereply
aussie.zone

The tariffs are USA law, so only affect imports into USA. If you buy in Australia price is unaffected.

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And Apple wonโ€™t hesitate to jack up the price across to board to soften the blow to us consumers?

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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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just_kittenreply
aussie.zone

can i also have a chirashi rice pls ๐Ÿฅบ is one of my favourites

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Tofureply
aussie.zone

๐ŸŸ๐Ÿฅš๐Ÿฅ’๐Ÿš

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Tofureply

๐Ÿชฝ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿฅš๐Ÿฅ’๐Ÿš

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