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[-] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 11 points 11 months ago

I refuse to let triggers mess with my enjoyment of life and stuff.

So recently I've been wanting to watch a series about movies and the writer presenter has the same accent as my dad. Much to my surprise this totally triggered me. So much I couldn't bear to watch. It made me reject the whole thing. And then a pride thing started up too. πŸ˜”

This is bad, real bad, the series has real value and I want to watch it.

So I figure I will desensitise myself , I used to visit that country all the time, hear the accent all time and it never bothered me. I can do that again. So I will watch heaps of movies and series in that language until it's just a language, not a person.

It's my brain, dammit an I will not have it hijacked πŸ€¬πŸ˜‚πŸ˜΅πŸ₯΄πŸ˜€

[-] just_kitten@aussie.zone 10 points 11 months ago

Pretty weeds. Drinking from a source way below.

[-] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 5 points 11 months ago

I just love hearts ease - such a pretty flower and so hardy.

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[-] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 9 points 11 months ago

tonight was sushi on the beach.

There wasn't a single soul on that beach tonight had it all to myself.

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[-] Taleya@aussie.zone 9 points 11 months ago

sooo it looks like I need to take auspost to the ombudsman. Yay.

"oh we can't access your site george puling into your driveway is an oh&s issue george because what if I can't get out george you're near an intersection george" looks pretty fucking pathetic next to video footage of their van sailing past the property at 60kph and a literal 50-entry log across two months of amazon, civic, toll, tnt, petcircle, eco247 and soilworx with an articulated dumper all using it without issue.

[-] Nath@aussie.zone 6 points 11 months ago

Not my area of expertise at all, but it is probably worth listening to their perspective at least before you go there. As Government, I can believe they'd have safer OH&S policies to the other private companies who are doing deliveries. Those logs of yours will be super helpful still in demonstrating that the driveway is safer than it looks from a map. Whoever is citing OH&S is going to be going off a map.

A site survey by a local council and a report saying "this is fine" will probably leave AustPost with no option at the very least other than to visit in-person and say why everyone else is wrong and the driveway is unsafe. Then go to the ombudsman.

I've only really worked with the Telecommunications Ombudsman, and I was the ISP at the time (so, the other side of the dispute). But if the customer hadn't at least attempted to resolve the matter with us before going to the TIO, they were referred to us anyway.

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[-] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 9 points 11 months ago

Potat and strawberries!

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potat was a bit of a suprise not sure who put them there.

Really need to build a little pest deterrent something for the strawberries

[-] Taleya@aussie.zone 7 points 11 months ago

potats are sneaky like that, they pop up everywhere. all it takes is one sneaky eye in the compost and you have potats

[-] just_kitten@aussie.zone 7 points 11 months ago

Just like tomat, they've got to make up for falling prey to all sorts of stupid diseases

[-] Taleya@aussie.zone 6 points 11 months ago

tomat and potat are related, very common problem

[-] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 4 points 11 months ago

This sounds like the opposite of a problem

[-] fullkitwanker@aussie.zone 6 points 11 months ago

Haters gon hate

Potaters gon potate

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[-] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 9 points 11 months ago

Baby Jeebus turnt up. Shits poppin off.

[-] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 7 points 11 months ago

Hope mum's doing well cos he's about 5 weeks prem.

[-] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 7 points 11 months ago

The tiny saviour is waving at you and staring with dead eyes. Little creepy baby.

[-] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 6 points 11 months ago

Looks like he could walk (on water) already with those big strong legs.

[-] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I always want a cat called Baby Jebus 🀭 but Miss Seagon said it was not a good idea.

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[-] bull@aussie.zone 8 points 11 months ago

I've driven myself up to Moama for a couple of nights to get out of the city and get some of that sweet sweet Murray River 30 degree sunshine. Got a free room upgrade at the Golf resort and it's quite lovely! Took today off but I'll work from here tomorrow.

Multiple people attempted to crash into my car between home and here which I didn't love. Seems the dashcam I ordered can't come fast enough! Did get some quality drive time to listen to my audiobook though.

[-] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 8 points 11 months ago

I have jalapenos growing already πŸ˜€πŸŒΆ

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[-] bull@aussie.zone 8 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Aaaand I've won enough money to fully fund this little mini-break and take home a bit of profit. Gonna relax like a mofo. Listen to my audiobook in the garden. That sorta stuff.

[-] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 8 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

A while ago my daughter told me about a book she liked but wasn't sure about getting it because it was a kids book. Anyway I was walking past the shop and bought it for her. She's worked hard this year so she deserves it.

[-] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

That looks like a fun and interesting book. :)

( also, you are an awesome mum 😘 )

[-] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 6 points 11 months ago

I had a quick look through it and it looks good. There's regional flags in it too not just national flags.

[-] Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 7 points 11 months ago

Interviewed for a role yesterday. Today the company owner rang me for a quick chat. Says they'll make their decision by the end of the week. Please sacrifice whatever you need to help me get this job. Thank you in advance ;)

[-] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 6 points 11 months ago

Have run out of virgins thanks to schoolies and even the black goat supply is running low. Could sacrifice a chicken if that would help. Note to self : buy more incense.

[-] Cendana@lemm.ee 7 points 11 months ago

Parked outside the Eye and Ear hospital.

Nearby was a woman in a red dress who appears to be under the influence of narcotics and was singing loudly.

Came back 3 hours later to find the woman attempting to climb a nearby tree. There is also hand sweat marks and snot all over the windshield and bonnet, suggesting the woman had attempted a lap dance of some sort on the car.

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[-] TinyBreak@aussie.zone 7 points 11 months ago

Anyone know if this plan will work, or if I'm wasting my time? My rectangle house has a large west facing wall. Lots of windows and only single glaze. No easement on the roof (freaking 2000's build!). Last summer I taped some foil to the windows and it helped a fair but, but the rattling in the wind when the change came through was insane. Wondering if I could go buy some narrow shade sails from Bunnings that have some eyelets, a couple of ocki straps and hook them up the gutter and peg the other end into the ground. Is it worth the money and effort? or am I going to see bugger all difference?

[-] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 6 points 11 months ago

Gutters certainly won't be strong enough. The hook idea is NOT a good one. Might be some hints in the DIY section of the Bunnings website on setting up shade sails. There are firms that will install proper anchor points and shade sails, which sound like the best solution. Looking at 3-400 per window though in $$ or an unknown cost to install a sail to cover the whole side. You could also get a pine pole or two installed to support the shade sail(s) but this won't be portable if you move. How much does it cost to run the air-con? And are you willing to risk an expensive repair to the guttering if they get damaged? There probably aren't any cheap good solutions. Also consult @Taleya@aussie.zone who is probably better informed than all of us.

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[-] cherryripesalmoncake@aussie.zone 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

If you'll be there for a few years you might want to consider a green wall for that side of the house. Best approach is to build a structure off the wall to train the plant, but you can also just let something like a boston ivy grow and you get the benefit of shady leaves (e.g. transpiration/cooling) during summer, and they lose their leaves over winter so you'll get direct sun again. I experimented on the side of an old house and had temps more than 10deg lower behind the leaves/on the wall than the ambient 35deg. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/oct/20/dont-bother-with-living-wall-plant-ivy

I realise this won't help the window issue. The shade cloth will work but I think you'll want something more tensionable than ocky straps.. a big wind could have them whipping round. Edit: see other posts about not attaching to the guttering.

You might also want to look at planting something deciduous to shade the window during summer too.

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[-] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 6 points 11 months ago

Power is back on in Thornbury - just have the nbn outage to be fixed now.

[-] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 6 points 11 months ago

It's far too early in the morning. Grump.

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[-] Nath@aussie.zone 6 points 11 months ago

My son is away at his end of primary school camp. This is day 2/4 (so he's only been away one night). It's pretty hot over this side of the island this week. The call has just been made: They're evacuating the kids due to the heat.

These kids are going to be devastated. They've been fundraising for and talking about this camp all year, the build-up has been massive. I was there with the kids yesterday morning and they were super excited as a group in way I haven't really seen since they were all 6-7 years old. Coincidentally, tomorrow is his 12th birthday and is the day the kids were all going to the waterslide park. He was especially looking forward to that.

Instead, he's coming home this afternoon. No clue as yet if they will be able to do anything (eg. refunds/camp later/excursions etc) to make it up to these kids.

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[-] fullkitwanker@aussie.zone 6 points 11 months ago

Bought a bunch of shit from Amazon (50% off and then Subscribe & Save and then cancel cancel).

Bought some toiletries + gatorade (half price). Not bad! Pretty sure would've cost me at least $100 at Colesworth but got it all for $45 ish

[-] Force_majeure122@aussie.zone 6 points 11 months ago

If i was a comedian I'd name my show "made from 100% recycled material"

[-] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 6 points 11 months ago

So tired. Not that sleepy kind of need a good night's sleep kind of tired. A deep CBF limping to the finish line of the year kind of tired.

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[-] SituationCake@aussie.zone 5 points 11 months ago

My tomato count is now up to 13 little green fruits. Lots of flowers too. Looking forward to them becoming delicious.

[-] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

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[-] Force_majeure122@aussie.zone 5 points 11 months ago

Brown-eye loves finger?

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[-] fullkitwanker@aussie.zone 5 points 11 months ago

Another question - is the best way to clean shower glass + mirror with squeegee? The person who lived in my room previously has made a mess of the mirror and there's residual stains on it. Do you wipe mirrors with a cloth or paper towel + antibacterial spray?

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[-] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 points 11 months ago

Melbcat has had supper and is snuggling. I love this cat. She’s a gentle giant, as cute as any kitten and affectionate as any dog.

[-] SituationCake@aussie.zone 5 points 11 months ago

The Netflix show Last Stop Larrimah is a crazy ride. Real crime story in a tiny outback town with a collection of very eccentric characters. You’ll gasp and laugh and feel sad.

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[-] wscholermann@aussie.zone 4 points 11 months ago

Chicane - Salt Water is pure genius.

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[-] fullkitwanker@aussie.zone 4 points 11 months ago

Do you add anything to your wash to make your clothes smell nicer? Can I add a little eucalyptus oil to every run?

[-] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 6 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

You can, but eucalyptus can get overpowering over time. The supermarkets sell a water soluble eucalyptus oil - add 1 only teaspoonful to the RINSE water. There is also a lavender version that can be used the same way.
Another method is to keep a small face washer or similar with a few drops of oil on it. Put this in the dryer with your clothes.
Quite frankly, I wouldn't bother if line drying clothes. I would only consider this if using a tumble dryer all the time.
EDIT: too much oil will rot the seals on the washing machine.

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