melbaboutown @ melbaboutown @aussie.zone

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I can’t believe there’s a part of worldbuilding Tolkien didn’t spell out. Indeed, it must have been elves. Or a wizard did it.

Did they have chocolate in Middle Earth? They had potatoes which implies the equivalent of South America so maybe but it’s never specifically mentioned.

So one small bite is enough to fill the stomach of a grown man

elevenses

I’m now picturing the orphans doing the thing where the dwarves descend on Bilbo’s larder.

Come to think of it the 25th is when the LOTR party departed from Rivendell. Maybe next year someone should bring lembas

Melbcat is kinda retching/coughing. Not sure if hairballs or asthma. I’ve given her the puffer, an anti nausea pill, and have her carrier ready to go if needed.

Edit: She seems ok now and had brekkie

Life of Boris has a few simple recipes. One beer uses a special still pressurised metal container but the others need much less equipment

Missing my old outdoorsy hobbies 🫩

It would be cool to try and forage fruit to make jam, pies or try to brew some fruit wine (assuming enough fruit can be found for any of it).

Unfortunately I’m not physically up to it, still struggling to eat and can’t really drink alcohol, and don’t want to be going about in this area.

That looks cool. I wonder what the multivitamin does

Edit: Ah ok, it helps the yeast health and makes it grow faster

Something for the big man and the reindeer

🥛🍪

🌾🍎🥕🍬

Merry Xmas! Everybody have a wonderful time

Yay!

I cannot stop sleeping. Guess my body needs it, but it would be nice to sleep at the right time. And not fall asleep before I can drink some fluids 🐪🌵

Thanks, it’s much appreciated! I’ll be doing everything I can for her.

I hope you’re doing ok and recovering fast.

If you get stuck and need help I know there’s a nursing service called Call On Clare? Not sure if they specifically handle surgical aftercare at home (you’d have to check) but they do home visits and could help you with appointments and transport if you need follow-up.

Some hospitals do send someone to check in on you and help you post admission but to be honest the service isn’t always great… there’s also nurse on call and the virtual ED if that puts your mind at ease.

Fingers crossed you manage ok though.

She went to the vet today but is going to have to go to a specialist. And I guess see how it goes from there.

It’s unlikely she’s ever going to clear this uti but I’m going to do what I can to try and allow the procedure

I went outside for the bins and the black cat came up with an excited wiggly tail. So I patted him/her for the first time. ::: spoiler spoiler Had to watch it though because they were doing roly polys and showing belly so I chose to keep my hands away from the bear trap. Seems smaller than I remember but fur is soft and shiny, doesn’t seem to be starving or ill. :::

Melbcat is sooky and cuddly tonight, she was snuggled up being held and tucking her head into my neck/under my chin. ::: spoiler spoiler A bit worried about eligibility for surgery in January. More risks are being discussed and because her usual vets don’t want to give more antibiotics her uti may need to be treated by a specialist. :::

Deck someone’s halls

Ugh. Fatigue is unusually bad. The options for the inspection were tomorrow (right after the vet) or next week so next week it is, it means I can go more slowly tidying up.

I’m really missing my old hobbies of baking and meal prep.

That’s a lot in a short time, I’m glad everything is ok now

Oh he is loving that