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[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 9 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Need to send a a message to everyone.

No matter how bad things can get, it will get better.

If things are going well, enjoy that shit. It could be worse.

Hug your loved ones. Human or other.

Seatbelts!!

Wu-Tang!

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 points 2 days ago

so many hugs

luv u all

[–] SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 8 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

Hmmm. Took the dog to visit a friend. He peed on the inside coffee table then bit both of us when we went to shoo him off. Worst behaviour ever since I've owned him. I'm ordering a muzzle. It was his 13 birthday yesterday so maybe these are his teen years.

edit: Small-world-ey tho, my friend who got bit is Steve00's partner.

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 6 points 2 days ago

He sounds anxious. My dog's that age and he's getting a bit funny in the head.

[–] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I wonder if there were any strange smells/scents that set him off? Something must have really put him off kilter!

[–] SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 2 points 1 day ago

Yeah, my mate does pet portrait photography so it would've had some smells about the place.

[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 7 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Tonight I'm listening to RATM by RATM. Killer album.

Bombtrack is such a killer opening song

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Best concert I've ever been to.

My kids sign them too

Parenthood win

[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I hope I can see them in concert one day too if they ever decide to reband

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 7 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

YL's out doing the grocery shop while mum and dad are enjoying a few drinks. This the best.

Ps. I wonder what I'll be paying for from Aldi's middle aisles. πŸ€”

Tonight’s festivities are:

Recording so so metal riffs to jam drums over

Borderlands 4

Brushing furball

And desperately hoping I’m ok for going out tomorrow night

[–] tone212_@aussie.zone 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

My DiDi driver is playing a very strange chant-type song in a different language, something I might hear in a yoga class, and I think it’s just the same song on repeat. This is not the Friday night party starter I wanted, getting put to sleep.

[–] stevied71@aussie.zone 9 points 2 days ago (5 children)

My cat recently passed away and I have a number of left over medications that I will throw out.

But before I do, I thought I'd see if they can be of use to any of the cat lovers we have on here.

4 x 100mg Gabapentin tabs.

11 x 0.1ml Vetergesic in syringes for oral application.

50 x 5mg WP Carbimazole: medicine for treating hyperthyroidism.

1 x Profender Allwormer for 2.5 - 5kg cats.

6 x 4mg Zofran Ondansetron wafers to treat severe nausea and vomiting.

1mg syringe of Mirtazapine - for appetite stimulation.

1 bottle of Otoflush.

Pick up in Melbourne CBD.

@mods, take down if this isn't allowed, totally understand.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 6 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I’m so sorry for your loss.

Your vet may take them to give to owners that can’t afford the meds otherwise, I know our vet does this.

Otherwise consider donating it to the Lort Smith. The carbimazole especially will be coveted.

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 2 points 2 days ago

Ask your vet, they will offer them to fellow pet owners in hardship. That's what we did with Punkin's renal food

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[–] Pilk@aussie.zone 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Hmm I think I ate a bad hot-dog (not a euphemism)

[–] Pilk@aussie.zone 5 points 2 days ago

Also, fuck you to the mainstream news for having mum texting me panicked about my personal safety in the city tomorrow.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 points 2 days ago (6 children)

it's not as bad as it looks, there are actually few weeds, they are just big, and the soil is sandy so it's easy to pull them

I'm going to make two big garden beds surrounded by paths , I'll make the paths by laying down cardboard then putting wood pavers on top of that . Then build up the beds a little. The pots will remain around the edges.

I can't do lawn as I can't get a lawn mower in there, so garden it is, and it will nice to have vegies too.

I have an upstairs balcony for relaxing in .

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

That sounds like a fun project (s) :)

But please put some non-slip shit on those wooden outside stairs where ted is sitting.

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[–] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

That should come up nicely. I'd probably use wood chip mulch instead of actual pavers for the paths, then you can just keep adding more over time as they break down to refresh it. I'd also be a bit worried about pavers getting slippery.

I think it is much better not to have a lawn for most purposes, it is a lot of upkeep for an area most people don't actually use. Garden beds with ground covers or native grasses generally look great, are less maintenance and if done right provide great habitat for birds and small animals.

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[–] tombruzzo@aussie.zone 7 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I've decided to pull the trigger and get a wireless numpad. I got this 75% keyboard and whilst it has been great, I like having the numbers in a tidy square too much.

I think a detached numpad is the way to go because they stick out the side of your keyboard and you don't need them until you really need them. Wireless lets you put it away when not in use and you can put it on either side of the keyboard as well. As a lefty I've wished for a left side numpad for a long time.

I think I'll get the 8bitdo one as it has a screen and can work as an independent calculator as well. Great for not needing to add a calculator window to your screens on top of everything else.

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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 points 2 days ago

Got back from the dentist, my teeth hurt because I’m clenching them. I’m sure the dental bills will be very relaxing πŸ™ƒ

[–] Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 5 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Is it time? 🍻🍻🍻🍻

Cheers πŸ₯‚

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 4 points 2 days ago

Cheers 🍺

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[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 points 2 days ago
[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 6 points 2 days ago

Today is photos day.

I have been remiss not sharing pics of my much talked about painting job of the vintage bedroom suite

and I will show the horror story that is my little backyard vegie garden in the making

coming soon! πŸ˜ŠπŸ“Έ

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 6 points 2 days ago (2 children)

If you flex in the mirror at the gym I’m judging you. Dumbass lol

[–] tone212_@aussie.zone 5 points 2 days ago

Same, and judging people who spend more time flexing / looking at themselves than you know, doing actual exercise.

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (7 children)

The kodi refinement moves ever-onwards.

Now His Lordship has a whole widget and playlist just of "New Episodes" because more than one entry in "continue watching for poonhandler mcgee" was apparently doing his head in.

Reminds me, i need to set a new nick...

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[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 5 points 2 days ago (2 children)

It’s a good sign if your resume is getting viewed a lot in an hour? I’m paranoid that because my probation was terminated that I’d be blacklisted somehow.

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