I just wanted to let you all know that I'm currently in Idaho, the American home of potato, and there is a microwave in my hotel room.
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Accidentally got the wrong tram and had to walk through Royal Park to get where I was going. No regrets.
I thought you were going to say you had no clue where you were instead of no regrets, and I was gonna say I have no clue either
Oh no, can't do a shitload of yard work today. Anyway -
You must be shattered.
Heartbroken. So are the cats, draped themselves despondently all over me seeking comfort
Every morning I greet my little dog with "Good morning princess. Would you like breakfast?" And every morning he responds with a meow. We don't care who hears us.
Melbcat never wants to let me up to make her brekkie, she wants to keep on sleepy cuddling
Mine's walkies. First thing in the morning sans rain, the dog gets a walk for a poo. Well after wakeup cuddles.
My dog likes a feed first so he can run outside and leave a turd in the most inconvenient spot he can find.
The cats did not want to let me up aside from to feed them, which was not a problem, except I had to do a Coles run.
On;ly problem was that by the time I'd peeled myself out from under, showered etc and gone down, the day was nearly over.
Eh well, I've been hard at it most of the week with Operation Sort Shit so a slow day certainly won't hurt.I love blaming my cat for not doing stuff. She's earning her keep.
So the newly reincarnated clifton hotel in kew is finally open and their menu is up (which I've been waiting for, for 3 yrs).
Showed bboi butters the price of their bolog and pizza:
Is that the one at Kew junction? I used to live near there many years ago, and it was a complete dive.
Bboi Butters knows he can cook those at home for a fraction of the price
Yea that one. It's been through a few owners (and has a rich and colourful history).. This new one is upmarket-ish italian.
Just had a look at the menu myself out of curiosity, it's not in my neck of the woods so I'm unlikely to go anyway, but.. wow. Ur Bois response is apt. I don't know what irritates me more, the prices or the irregular sizing of the numbers on the prices throughout the menu.
- Your cat is adorable
- How did you get your photo the right way up?
It's not my kitty he's my SIL/ bros.. (honestly I want to steal him though) Take yo piccys in landscape :)
Bboi looks like he is 100% belting out the chorus in a video for a early 90's power ballad
Miss Meow is "helping" me study by walking over the keyboard, walking in front of the screen and rubbing her face on the corners to the whole thing wobbles.
I haven't had a pimple in ages, but now I have a big juicy one right on my eyebrow, what the hell. It's annoying and hurts a bit 😞
That is so annoying!
puberty
Hahhaa welcome to the club!
I don't want to be a part of any club that would have me as a member
I get pimples constantly. It sucks.
Oh dear.
drink water
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I was wondering what that was about, then scrolled down… heheh
Hahaha....fuck yeah!!!
Another fun night of guitar. Came up with a really awesome part that'll be great in another track that's on the go. Once this one is finished it's time to go back and do the vocals. Then I can start auditioning band members. Fun times!
Have a great night everyone :)
I’m actually a bit concerned. @[email protected] hasnt commented in 2 days and that’s highly unusual.
That does sound worrying 🤣
I've been here, obviously everyone has said everything that needs saying, I must have just been upvoting and not adding anything!
I hope they're okay, the DT isnt the same without them.
New bed is setup and ready. I've been sleeping on a mattress on the floor for way too bloody long lol
What mattress did you get?
I got an ecosa one. Best mattress I've ever had but admittedly I've always slept on shitty hand me downs.
Just say your kid has gone out for the night (and overnight) and you find some special biscuits that have been in the cupboard for the past 2ish years would you give them a crack? Also would you wash them down with a large Coles express coffee even though you've already had two large coffees and a cup of tea today? Also if you were to experiment what comedies would you watch?
Update: we ate the biscuits. Surprisingly still crispy but with a slightly out of date taste. Ah well let's see.
Technically they would have become stronger over the years I think
I’ve done worse with biscuits and a box of shapes.
They develop a weird taste and sometimes putting a spread on them can help.
If my cat could get a job that'd be great. I don't want to go to mine so I've decided it's his turn to pay the bills for a while.
If my cat could get paid to sleep and attack me randomly we'd be rich as fuck.
That and I wish Bill Cat could make a decent cup of coffee when I get home.
I have shopped till I dropped! And by dropped I mean sat down due to chronic pain. Though I have to say I have done a lot better. Got some manga's, I even went to incub8r (for those who love artist alley at conventions this is one way to support artists. They have a lot of fan stuff, I love it!). And I got a book I've been wanting for a few months now.
Only downside is that I didn't get the manga I really wanted. But I am happy with what I have. I hope everyone has had a good Saturday!
sounds cool 😊🤗
Yee. Had some burgers for din, now I'm ready for home!
Today's goals have been accomplished.
Garage organised. House cleaned (team effort). Babaganoush made. Washing on the line. Ingredients for dinner tomorrow purchased.
Time to chill.
Love that ‘goals completed’ feeling!
It wasn't much to be honest, but I felt like I needed a bit of a win today. Waiting for food delivery now (okay missus went to get it) and cracked open my first beer.
Windows are open, nice breeze through the house.
Feeling good all around.
the elder doing the opening has such charisma he told me to stand, i stood
in another world he could lead me into battle
pelennor fields style.😍😍😍
Watching the Tillies vs Sweden tonight and can confirm I am a firm fan of the Tillies 💚💛💚💛💚💛💚💛 (which is big for me as an obnoxious kiwi rugby union fan) now in the process of choosing a WSL team.
I'm excited for them, they're incredible.
EDIT: fuck I'd missed the first 75 minutes.
I've been feeling oddly musical tonight. I went through several of those Spotify radio playlist things from songs I like and found about a dozen songs I really like. I don't know how to play a guitar, or a piano, or really even drums (though I did give it a go once), but that's still not gonna stop me from acting like I can 🤣
I do 'air accordion' to everything.
It's a versatile instrument
Still a firm fan of the Matilda's, they have shown me that I do like soccer/football and they have inspired so many and that's so important.
For dins tonight - a medley of dehydrated shitakes, maitake, and shimeji with tofu and beans. Hope I make it.
Step away from the mushrooms.....
Aye Calypso, the places you've been to
The things that you've shown us
The stories you tell
Aye Calypso, I sing to your spirit
The men who have served you
So long and so well
Everyone yodelling now
Olole eee lulululu
Olele eee eee eee eeelovely song , John Denver was a singer who everyone loved but didn't want to admit to because of dagginess. Same with Glen Campbell .
Come on Matildas. You can do it tonight!
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Carrrrn Tillies let's get on the podium!!
Soxcat is back to regular operation - no deathmatch antagonism but no hyper cuddly confused hormonal shenanigans either. Thank fuck we can both relax on this miserable weekend. I also need to buy more churus because that is clearly the way to her heart.
Study success - I was further along in my assignment than I thought. It's finished with days to go. Just one online quiz to go which I can do this afternoon, then I can focus on the new material I'm behind on. A nice brain-clearing walk with Mr Woof is planned first.
I'm struggling a bit to get everything done on time with these subjects (sustainable housing and gardening) not because they are hard but because they relate to my own life so much that I keep agonising over decisions and spending a lot of time on little details. It does make it even more worthwhile doing it though.
Got a couple of big costs coming up (doggo booked in for surgery next week and need to buy a new vacuum cleaner) so I should to be budgeting a bit...but the lure of eating a takeaway burger for dinner tonight is just too great....
Third place match in half an hour
I’m all ready for it. Double header for me too since the Geelong Cats are up tonight.
Laundry is running. Dishes are washed.
Snacks and drinks on hand and a pizza in the fridge and about to get the hot water bottle to stay warm.
I don't overly get ASMR, but in movies the sound of leather sole shoes on the pavement or cutlery on china really hits that pleasure part of my brain.
Side note, one day when I am not sharing a house with a person who loves a modern mute palette, I will have the early 1940s decorated house of my dreams! Especially the kitchen complete with those round ended bone handled knives that I adore so much.
https://youtube.com/@DeepOceanOfsounds This channel might have what you like
What a strange world we live in where you can just go listen to someone peeling an iceberg lettuce or using a pair of scissors.
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Firing up from Daylesford 🔥🍻🍻🍻
don't mind if I do 🍻
Child scarring 101
We put on a Prodigy song on...daughter winced
My comment 'We saw them live around 9 months before you we're born'
Her face was priceless. The question is, how much will it cost in therapy sessions?
If they winced to prodigy they're adopted not your child.
Nah nothing. You made 'em. You can break 'em.
Got some interesting vintage LPs today.
The old Yehudi Menuhin violin music album is really good. some paganini https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXjb5uDTUk0
I wish I was me now but it was March 2012 instead, so I could go see my current obsession Electrelane play at the Corner. Not only did I not even listen to them back then, but I would've been too young to go anyway smh
Go Seabot!
Alright brains trust, anyone got recommendations for somewhere to take a dad in his 60s for dins around the Hawthorn area? No cuisine preference but somewhere you can hold a conversation. Unfortunately it isn't my hood so I'm pretty unfamiliar.
The Greek Spot on Burwood Rd is pretty good.
Thank you!
So, how does the replay review thing work? Is that a new thing for this World Cup? I don't think I've seen it before...
From what I understand of it it’s used to review mostly things related to penalties in relation to goal scoring both defensively and offensively and there’s also a video reviewer for offside calls.
Other than those circumstances the VAR won’t be used for reviews I think from the limited amount of games I’ve watched.
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Legend!
Morning peoples. Does everyone brush before or after they have breakfast? It's 99% of the time before for me.
After breakfast always, I don’t understand why you would do it before unless you like minty breakfast?
Hmm I do enjoy mint in general but not sure if that's the reason. More of a habit.
After! Wtf, I once stayed with an otherwise very sweet and lovely aunt when I was a kid and she insisted on before and I nearly got into a fight with her because of how irrational it was. If I've slept all night with brushed teeth, it makes no sense to brush again just before the very activity that is the entire reason to brush ones teeth. I would only ever brush after, unless I'm going out and for whatever reason my mouth is a bit off (medications, improper brushing, late night snack).
You've got a point. Weird how everyone feels quite strongly about their preference eh. For me it's more of a habit. Scientifically it doesn't seem to make a difference but apparently the recommendation is to brush at least 30 mins after food. I must say though seeing people brush in the office bathroom after lunch always gets me.
Breakfast at home after. Breakfast outside of home before.
same
Good strategy.
30 mins before or after eating to preserve the enamel.
Hmm interesting I've only seen the 30 mins reference when it's about brushing after. Teeth are weird.
Rest day from exercise for me today and thank goodness too. I caught a chill at work yesterday. There's a big roller door that's kept open during the day for deliveries, and even though it's got heavy plastic strips hanging there, that freezing cold wind was whipping straight in. I was working at a prep bench right near there. I started to feel the impact of that fall I had a couple of days ago too and mopping the floor became like an uphill battle of exhaustion. Then by the time I was on the bus coming home I'd started violently shivering.
Woke up during the night and I was freezing and everything hurt and I could hardly move. Managed to get back to sleep after putting on an extra layer of clothes, beanie and hoodie, and took some pain killers. And cranked the heater up. Feel a lot better this morning just exhausted.
Edit: got to talk to the boss about closing that door during the day when it's like that, even though it's a huge inconvenience for everyone. Also, can anyone recommend any reasonably priced hoodies that are actually warm? A lot of them seem so cheaply made and aren't actually warm, just a layer (like the one I was wearing unfortunately).
Is it an option to wear a men’s hoodie? A lot of the time women’s clothes are a lot thinner and crappier for the exact same thing.
If you don’t overheat in them maybe you could also try some thermals or woolen spencers, or a belly band. There are also heated vests made for warehouse workers
You're right you know; I wear men's trackies because in general I found they're warmer, better made and cheaper. So I wouldn't have a problem wearing men's hoodies.
FWIW I often wear two hoodies.
That's what I'm wearing right now, they're getting a bit thin and old.
Maybe pair the hoodie with a long sleeve thermal top?
Need to buy some thermals, good idea. Mine are all a bit worn out.
The best hoodie I have is actually a merch hoodie from Inner North Brewing Company. I get cold so damn fast when I'm still, but that hoodie is amazing; only needs a shirt or longsleeve underneath and I'm super toasty when standing still.
They dont seem to have them on the website anymore, but if you like I may head there later today and can check sizes and prices for you?
Would you consider a puffer jacket with a hood? The loft insulates very well and does better against wind in my experience, compared to hoodies. Although, ones that are very warm and also not bulky can be pricey.
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crunchyroll is down and i don't know what to do with my life
edit: got the VPN working watching netflix all good
What's crucnhroll like? I got a 3 month free trial offer once and tried to take them up on it, but then my bank blocked their temporary hold charge and wouldn't let me unblock it unless I called them and waited an hour for someone to answer so I have up and never tried again
Pretty good so far. It's the only streaming subscription I have right now.
Have you watched Steins Gate or Made in Abyss??
I was trying to put something on and then clean the house, now without anime i dun wanna clean.
I haven't. I was about to put on hataraku saibou or however that's spelt
I misread the time as being 5:30 instead of 4:30 earlier and started cooking dinner. Now my dinners ready while the suns still out it's a travesty 😭
Singing along to The Bodyguard. I was today years old when I learnt that I will always love you had an original singer that was not Whitney Houston.
Pretty sure Dolly wrote that the same day she wrote Jolene too.
