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[–] bull@aussie.zone 17 points 8 months ago (10 children)

Apparently my great grandfather was a Bobby back in England. I have his truncheon. Looks like it's had a few knocks too.. probably sorted out some likely lads. Found it while sorting out my Nanna's belongings.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 points 8 months ago

The DT is scary today, first a shiv wielding cat and now Bull is showing us his cosh

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 6 points 8 months ago
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[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 16 points 8 months ago (2 children)

What I thought work from home would be like:

What it's really like:

[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 10 points 8 months ago

"How dare you still be working?" -Gibson

[–] anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 9 points 8 months ago (1 children)
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[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 12 points 8 months ago (3 children)

Last four nights I've been grinding my teeth like a mofo, and have a slight cold. Bailed on all my plans.

My head is exploding, my teeth are aching. Ugh! That's my Sunday Rant!

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I'm done and dusted. Goodnight everyone, from Gibson and her "house mate" ❀️

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 11 points 8 months ago (3 children)

I have been to a predictably lame mini market

stabby cat pin

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[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 11 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Goodnight all ❀️

[–] indisin@aussie.zone 7 points 8 months ago (4 children)

Thought you were aiming for 2am? So close! :D

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[–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 10 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (2 children)

Tired and literally covered in dust from helping my aunt move a bunch of shit around. But she made me lunch, packed leftovers and even gave me $100 petrol money out of sheer gratitude (after much protesting by me - she said it would make her feel better) She and my uncle have grown so much older. While I'm sad that this chapter of my memories in Melbourne is ending too, I'm very glad that they're moving on from a home that's too big and hard to maintain at their age. And I'm very glad I went out and helped them, felt very good to be of use and generous with my time and energy. I miss doing this more often.

E: downstairs is watching ABC at the same time as me waiting for Fisk to start but she's watching it on DTV and I'm watching live on iview, and our feeds are slightly off from each other. Woops.

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 9 points 8 months ago (3 children)

moving on from a home that’s too big and hard to maintain at their age

Big props to you for helping them out.

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[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 points 8 months ago

so many hugs

[–] tombruzzo@aussie.zone 10 points 8 months ago

The bicycle users group had a family barbeque today. There was a ride before, but I knew taking the boys would have been enough. I didn't need to do another 20km on top of the 18 getting them there and back

[–] calhoon2005@aussie.zone 9 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Spooooooooooky week. Inspired by Scooby Doo.

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[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 8 points 8 months ago (10 children)

Question for anyone who's visited NZ. Is there a place that really stood out for you?

So much to choose from.

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Coromandel stood out for me. Beautiful beaches.

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[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 8 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (4 children)

All I have to do is clean the house, and do meal prep then I'm free to do whatever I want.

Come on motivation. Come on!

Adding gym to the mix. Fuck it why not.

[–] indisin@aussie.zone 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

A cleaner costs $60 a hour and food delivery is a thing, just think of your PlayStation and all the gaming time you're wasting!

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 7 points 8 months ago (6 children)

🀣🀣🀣 All in all, I've done about 90 minutes of gaming since I got it lol

If I can get the gym, cleaning and meal prep done before 4pm, I'll play for another hour.

You see, I have this problem called "all I want to do is game all the time" so have had to be so fucking disciplined lol

[–] indisin@aussie.zone 7 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Eh, discipline is overrated. You can skip leg day too.

[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 7 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Your ideas interest me and I would like to subscribe to your newsletter

[–] indisin@aussie.zone 7 points 8 months ago

Done. But first a message from our sponsors...

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[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 7 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Forgot I did washing yesterday and left it in the machine overnight.

Whoopsie doodle.

Wonder how many tissues I left in pockets.

[–] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 6 points 8 months ago

Dang it, me too

[–] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 7 points 8 months ago (7 children)
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[–] indisin@aussie.zone 7 points 8 months ago (2 children)

So it's only taken 2 hours to get the smoker to a stable temperature, remind me why I do this to myself again?

[–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 6 points 8 months ago (5 children)

You will be posting photos yes?

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[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)
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[–] SituationCake@aussie.zone 7 points 8 months ago (9 children)

I love fresh bed linen but doing the stripping and remaking of the bed is annoying. I have a special dislike for stuffing the doona back into the cover. But I always appreciate it once I’ve done it, and am looking forward to the fresh made bed tonight. Mmm crispy clean bed, good sleep ahead.

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[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 points 8 months ago (2 children)

still fighting this computer, investigating the screen flicker and trying systems settings to see what happens

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[–] Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone 7 points 8 months ago

Must have been a day for misfits. Blown headlight, almost ran out of fuel and came home too tired to bother going to a Halloween gig I’d already purchased entry to.

Oh well, c’est la vie.

Today’s list so far:

  • Replace bulb
  • Escape chores once again

I finished with my Pyunkang Yul skincare and am now trying Purito. I did love the feel and texture of the former, but the Dermide range from Purito has helped my ridiculous dry spots in about 2 applications. I think the barrier cream is like the La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume, which I didn’t use effectively. We’ll see how it all goes by the time I finish the Purito products.

Happy Sunday, all.

I’d like my face not to resemble sandpaper.

[–] Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 6 points 8 months ago

Awake for UFC. Going to be a long day πŸ₯±

Gym done despite severe reluctance.

Meal prep and I'm done. Yeeee

[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 6 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Saw someone I knew ran a marathon, so I went to search them on Strava. They have their map on and so I can see where they've started and ended their runs, unless they've hidden part of their route. That is super dangerous information to have on there.

[–] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 10 points 8 months ago (1 children)

There was famously an issue where deployed military personnel were accidentally telling the entire world exactly where they were because they’d go for a run around the base and Strava recorded it…

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 points 8 months ago

It's getting more and more difficult to use the internet and tech safely or anon.

I gave away my fitbit as it was no longer possible to use it anon. etc etc

and yet trolls and bad actors seem to have no trouble πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ

maybe i should learn how to be a troll ...lol, just so i can be a bit more anon .

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[–] Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone 6 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I have awoken…. I need more sleep.

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[–] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 6 points 8 months ago

Library books just went back. Grand

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