melbaboutown

joined 2 years ago
[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 points 2 minutes ago

I feel like the internet and especially social media are completely going to shit. Which is possibly a good thing because being terminally online seems to affect social norms and behaviour for the worse.

But I hate socialising irl. The only reason I’m as friendly on here is the ability to give only the info I choose and the ability to use the block button.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 points 6 minutes ago* (last edited 1 minute ago)

There’s an idea. The old boy could learn to bbq. That’s acceptably manly, right? Potato salad/slaw and bagged salad come ready to eat so the old girl won’t be expected to make sides.

I personally disliked my countertop dishwasher but if your olds are less picky than me it could help them.

(Please take your breaks)

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 32 minutes ago* (last edited 11 minutes ago)

Stupid idea which kids will get around in 5 seconds and will lock unwilling or unlucky adults out.

And they’re now expanding it to search engine logins.

(Which could potentially affect access to associated email, anything depending on email, backed up photos and YouTube playlists. I don’t have the energy to decentralise and degoogle but at some point I’m gonna need to.)

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 points 38 minutes ago

It’s destroying everyone but the ones who benefit.

It seems like it’s taken such a long time for news outlets to become outwardly critical but even then it isn’t likely there’ll be any change because there’s a vested interest.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 1 hour ago) (1 children)

I didn’t get out of bed today. Slept all day. Not sick, at least I don’t think so, but I just could not be fucked.

I did some laundry before turning in so I’m going to spoon with the old baby until it’s time to feed her and then maybe do some folding if it’s dry. There’s paperwork I should at least start. Also the vitamin d weekly tablet I haven’t been taking.

Deciding whether I should try to take something at midnight in an attempt to sleep through.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago) (1 children)

spoilerLadies! Do you feel like shit, tell me do you feel like shit

Oh yeah

Fellas! Are you feeling like shit, tell me are you feeling like shit?

Oh yeah

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CJbR7K0E2Z4

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Melbcat asked for uppies today and proceeded to have a long cuddle and scritches with a visitor! That was so cute. She pouted and sulked when cuddle time had to end before she was ready.

spoilerShe’s still crying and wanting extra food (among a couple of other things) so I called the vet again about steroids for ibd flare. They talked about the side effects, blamed the osmolax, told me to monitor and call back Monday.

It seems they don’t want to deal with it but I keep calling to stay on it as long as she’s not feeling well. If there’s anything I can do for her comfort I will.

I’ve managed to screw up my sleeping pattern again.

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

Bonfires are so nice.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 points 1 day ago

She never used to ask for anything but I’m hoping she’s just got more confident to voice her needs. It might be her age too

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 8 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Melbcat is being very squeaky and squirmy. She’s learned to cry for the heater to go on, for extra snacks of wet food, and sometimes for no reason I can see. I’m hoping she’s just jealous of the computer getting attention. Maybe she just wants love.

I’m playing games way too much but right now it’s just what I’m doing.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

FYI https://www.reddit.com/r/bumblebff/comments/1bhy7xz/this_creepy_man_wont_give_upkeeps_making_new/

Be careful as you don’t know who you’re meeting. Anyone can pretend to be anything on the internet.

Also still be cautious as even if the person is a girl looking for friends, because there’s a reason some of them don’t have any.

 

This grant is a great step, kitten season is coming

 

Yes Coles are price gougers and part of a duopoly so I hate recommending them.

But if the drop off part of things is a challenge at least there’s the option to use this.

 

Seems Yarrabyte has got on the beers?

Mods delete if this thread should not be needed

 

An advocacy service over the phone for people living with opioid dependence.

Things are really bad in my area and Victoria is the only Australian state that still charges for methadone. There’s not much I can do individually but share resources and hope it helps someone.

 

An advocacy service over the phone for people living with opioid dependence.

There’s not much I can do but share resources and hope it helps someone.

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Accidental double post (www.hrvic.org.au)
submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by melbaboutown@aussie.zone to c/australia@aussie.zone
 

An advocacy service over the phone for people living with opioid dependence.

There’s not much I can do but share resources and hope it helps someone.

 

Edit: The rules are changing for permanent residents - see article.

Temporary residents are allowed to keep using their overseas license.

 

Edit: Sorry, I was unclear on the message of the article and accidentally posted a misleading headline.

TL;DR: There are changes for permanent residents but temporary residents can keep using their overseas licenses.

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submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by melbaboutown@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone
 

These could stand to be more common knowledge. This is a quick skim and not an exhaustive list so check your area and see if each organisation has a service I didn’t mention.

I may edit for more info so check back.

SCAR https://secondchanceanimalrescue.com.au/resources/outreach-program/scar-pet-food-pantry/

Anyone who is struggling can get food for their pet

POTH (Pets Of The Homeless) https://www.petsofthehomeless.org.au/how-we-help/pet-food

https://www.petsofthehomeless.org.au/how-we-help/get-help

Not only for the homeless but for anyone in financial hardship. Requires a referral from a case manager. Food, help with veterinary care, temporary crisis foster/boarding (they mind your pet for a while in an emergency and you get your pet back)

Each community partner may have specific criteria for accessing support, e.g Must live in the local area or have a concession card so you might want to check.

Pet Pantry https://www.humaneanimalrescueaus.org/about-5

Food. Free desexing of the mother pet on surrendering the whole litter of kittens/puppies. Free parasite control for dogs (treatments sent via mail)

Lort Smith

Discounts for veterinary care for pensioners. Payment plans.

https://lortsmith.com/our-programs/emergency-welfare-assistance-program/

Emergency foster - requires genuine crisis and referral from a case worker

Lort Smith/Launch

https://lortsmith.com/our-programs/community-partnerships-2/ Pilot program helping pets get into crisis accommodation and rentals along with owners. I can’t find much about this so not sure if it exists yet or no longer exists. Definitely try to check it out anyway.

Lort Smith/Good Shepherd

https://lortsmith.com/about-us/#%3A%7E%3Atext=As+a+partner+of+Lort%2Cto+%242%2C000+for+veterinary+costs. Emergency no interest loans of up to $2000 for veterinary costs. Must be arranged before payment

RSPCA

https://rspcavic.org/assistance-after-a-disaster/ Disaster assistance

 

I hate that this involves AI.

But it’s kind of hopeful to read when it feels like my individual efforts are worth nothing.

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