Daily Discussion Thread: Sat 16 Sep 2023
Daily Discussion Thread: Sat 16 Sep 2023
Welcome to the Melbourne Community Daily Discussion Thread.
Miss Meow has just demonstrated her hunting prowess by tracking down and overpowering an apple core Mr Woof declined to eat earlier in the day. Who says pets need expensive toys?
Edited to fix a mis-typing in Mr Woof. Calling him Mr Wood is just going to lead to strange thoughts and misunderstandings.
My morning tea just tried to kill me. Apparently shoving the whole last section into my mouth was not a good idea. The icing on top stuck the whole thing to the roof of my mouth like denture paste, leaving me with a solidly stuck hunk of bread completely out of reach of any chewing. Fortunately after much effort I managed to move it as clawing a mass of bread and icing out of my mouth in the middle of my work break room would have been a touch embarrasing.
Exercises completed. I used to not be able to plank at all, but now I can manage about 30 seconds twice in the session, which is still a bit lame but it's an improvement and I'm getting there, so I'm proud of it! This after taking Minipeelers to Bounce and then wandering around shopping for most of the day. Bought some stuff that amused the kids, like a wiggly rubbery joke banana and a noise making chicken with a red bikini on. Bought some new glassware (where does it go?) and a refillable spice organiser thing so I can get rid of all those little spice packets with pegs on I've got cluttering up a couple of shelves in the kitchen. Also bought Mr Peeler a new dressing gown, as his old one is pushing the boundaries of decency. I'm knackered! Still did a couple of assaults on Mt Washmore, otherwise it becomes too formidable a task. Also played a little basketball with the Elder Minipeeler. Now enjoying a nice cup of tea.
Unlucky in love friend is losing their mind again, and I kind of feel bad because I think it's honestly their fault. I've tried to be nice about how to approach the dating scene differently or maybe having some self reflection, but it's clearly not getting through. They talk to these people for like weeks without a physical date and then completely meltdown when it all breaks down because they thought this person was "the one" in a long line of "the one's". I don't know, I just think they have some issues that they perhaps need to work out or maybe I'm clueless in terms of online dating since I don't do it, all my dates come from friends referrals or people I've met at some group thing.
Argh, the anxiety about (possibly) returning to work soon must be hitting - I've not long woken up from a dream when I haven't been well enough to attend school in ages and I don't even remember who my form coordinator is and I don't know what I should do about my HSC exams and...
Please note HSC, which I sat and passed quite respectably in 1984.Need to attend the grocery store but I have the disposition of a two year old thanks to heat and sleep, good luck to myself and those around me.
Wedding isn't over yet, but already it's super mixed. On the one hand, networked and now have what I believe to be a phenomenal shot at getting into my dream job.
On the other hand, partner didn't want to dance, and when I fucked off to do it myself, discovered she'd been filming and proceeded to tease me for it.
Grr. Can't decide how annoyed I am, because otherwise it's a great time.
Good bot :)
Already looking at pet rescue websites (don't think I'm ready yet since it hasn't been a week, but Mum has also already been looking at websites) and some of the names of these dogs are very obvious.
There's Azula, Elsa and Anna (who are obvious siblings), Chuckie Finster.
Edit: Oh my god, there's a Phillip Deville who is the same mix as Chuckie.
Loads of LPs and cds have been obtained from opshop, among them John Williams guitar, a Stravinsky ballet and a Menuhin plays Gershwin.
10 albums for $15 😀
Oooooof moved about a ton of dirt (not hyperbole), finish it off tomorrow, cardboard sheet mulch, weed mat, square the frame, 7mm screenings, top with something purtier then i can FINALLY MOVE THE FCKING GREENHOUSE
Dinner: chow mein noodles stir fried with prawns, carrot and green capsicum in dark soy sauce plus friend's homemade XO sauce. Slightly modified from this recipe
It's oily as fuck as either I, or the person who stayed here while I was away, fucked up the wok, cos it lost its non stick coating. So I ended up adding extra oil. But this is some delicious takeaway style comfort food. Ticked all the boxes for tonight
Absolutely nailed dinner (the cooking at least, I don't go for fine restaruant "plating"). Turkey meatloaf, with roasted fennel & brussels sprouts, glazed carrots, mashed potato & gravy. Everything was cooked perfectly. The fennel and carrot were also grown in my own garden. Five more serves of meatloaf to go in the freezer for future dinners & lunches.
Household tip #72
A while ago I bought this
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And when I used it all up I put a few squirts of dishwashing liquid in it and filled it with water. I use it when I have a cup or two to wash.
Then I discovered overseas they have Dawn Powerwash. Then I discovered the recipe to Dawn Powerwash. Our equivalent is Fairy. You now have a very powerful cleaning agent. Tbh I don't measure anything.
You're welcome.
This spinach is going gangbusters. Last night the shoots were stretching upright and splitting to form tiny leaves, today they’re even straighter and further along. A few carrots are germinating.
The first cat grass pot is sprouted and stretching taller, getting second blades, but the second doesn’t look like it’s sprouted yet.
Melbcat is going well, but not eating her biscuits or pooping as much as I’d like so she’s getting plenty of pumpkin baby food and extra wet food with fluids.
Ps. It’s her birthday soon so I’m thinking of what to get. I already do get her little things whenever and she already gets unlimited treats so probably a new collar. She’s not really into catnip or I’d buy that.
There’s a laser toy collar called kitidot, it’s a shame she doesn’t really react to laser pointers. It would have encouraged her to play especially now she’s completely an inside cat.
Argh! The cats have successfully lied and procured Third Breakfast. There will be NO lunch.
So, centrelink still hasn't looked at/approved my partner's jobseeker claim/payment. Been over a month, and cannot make a complaint until after 13 weeks (💀).
Means we'll be late on rent for the first time ever, until I get a few pays from work.
I have no idea what to write to the Real Estate Agency about this tbh... if anyone has any ideas for what to say/write, I would be eternally grateful.
I feel so bad ugh
The room spins a bit when I close my eyes but close my eyes I must. Rewatched Bo Burnham's Make Happy special on Netflix earlier, that kid (relative in age to me) is very clever and I recommend giving him a chance. Each of his specials are great.
Overall a great evening. Didn't make a dick of myself to someone I care about, I'm pretty sure, and Storm won so let's call this a rare win for alcohol.
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Been having a hell of an existential ride this year, but the simple things… overpriced coffee walking home with clear as blue sky and maybe just a bit more wind than I’d like, but… for a moment it just all melts always and you’re just in the moment.
Wish I could bottle it, but then I’d be an addict.
Serious q next…
I love it when people take a simple sentence and turn it into a snowball. https://reddit.com/r/straya/s/sci9B4dJwG
He needs to buy me a drink soon because I'm getting bored.
Anyone else buy the new iPhone? I'm excited! Upgrading from an older Android and first time Apple!
Longass bike ride with my son today. Our legs are cooked but feeling good.
Beer to rehydrate now.
How's er'body doing?
