[-] [email protected] 12 points 8 hours ago

Miss Meow is unhappy about having her collar put on and has moved to higher ground

[-] [email protected] 4 points 15 hours ago

It's possible. It's also possible that she did nothing at all but is a compulsive liar in general which makes her look guilty.

Buy my take (not that I've been following closely) is that it is far more likely that she's absolutely guilty and too stupid to understand that people can see through her lies. I'd put the alternative possibilities into the category of technically possible, but so unlikely I wouldn't consider it reasonable to entertain them (i.e. beyond reasonable doubt).

[-] [email protected] 6 points 15 hours ago

It mostly looks like this

But I have carved out a few livable areas, and am working on getting a few more done. Having been able to set up things like the bed frame, dining table and fridge before I moved has definitely made a big difference.

[-] [email protected] 9 points 15 hours ago

I guess this new place is officially home now, just had my first delivery. Mr Woof was not impressed that someone dared to knock on our door.

I now have a few new mugs.

Once I have cleared enough boxes to allow other people to fit inside I'll be able to invite people in for coffee πŸ™‚

[-] [email protected] 11 points 19 hours ago

A Bunnings trip might be on the cards very soon, I'm going to need a lot more extension cords! And I still need to get numbers for the letterbox.

I ordered a second remote for the garage door, which was not as expensive as I feared. I also ordered another security camera to go in the garage - I'm not used to having a remote opening door and I find myself fretting that it might be open any time I can't see it. I know it's silly, but it's like when you have to keep checking you locked the door, my own minor touch of OCD.

Our morning walk was a bit brisk this morning, but the sun is now coming out and it's shaping up to be a very nice day. Miss Meow has found herself a very good hiding spot in the future sewing room - if she hadn't had her eyes open I would not have known she was there. Mr Woof is still a bit unsure about the new dog door and needs prompting to use it. I thought the security camera might have some video of him using it this morning, but all you can see is my arse as I'm leaning over encouraging him, and the audio is all me going, "that's it, push! push!" like a crazy dog door midwife 🀣

[-] [email protected] 14 points 21 hours ago

Breaking news: Miss Meow has trialled her window hammock. It was apparently a good place for some after breakfast grooming. She has now disapeared again, either for more box exploration or maybe just going back to bed.

Mr Woof has also successfully navigated the dog door for the first time this morning. He's now napping on my lap, which he fully deserves after the big day yesterday - it's very stressful for a security dog to see a bunch of people tresspass onto your territory and steal absolutely everything.

[-] [email protected] 5 points 21 hours ago

Looks like one too. All grey and rainy.

I looked up the weather radar, thought there was lots more rain incoming, then realised I'm looking at completely the wrong side of Melbourne! The rain's pretty much past Ballarat now and it's looking likely to be clear. Another cup of coffee and then I'll rug up to take Mr Woof out on his first neighbourhood orientation walk.

[-] [email protected] 9 points 1 day ago

I have a self heating model. Comes with a purr mode that activates randomly.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago

Thank you. We have survived the move, the removalists were both friendly and efficient and all appears to have indeed gone well.

[-] [email protected] 19 points 1 day ago

I am moved!

The moving guys were very efficient, and my sister was absolutely fabulous and kept Mr Woof out of trouble for me. He and Miss Meow are a bit perplexed as to what is going on and where we are, but doing ok. I will need to try to clear some boxes before dinner so there is somewhere to feed them. Also need to set up their water fountain and make my bed.

I still can't believe just how many boxes of stuff I have.

[-] [email protected] 13 points 1 day ago

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH

Moving day. I am still packing.

I thought to start the day with coffee and realised I have packed my teaspoons. I was able to find the emergency teaspoon from my work lunchbag, so complete disaster was averted.

Miss Meow is currently chomping on her drugged breakfast. Wobbles and confinement to follow.

[-] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago

I've been thinking it's just a couple more boxes needed for about four boxes now, and the kitchen cupboards still aren't empty 😭

And once I finish the kitchen I still have a laundry cupboard, the bedroom and some shed/garden stuff to do. I think I underestimated how much physical effort this takes. When I was younger and fitter I could have got this done a lot quicker.

Oh yeah, I still have to do a final clean of the fridge and freezer too.

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TL:DR The clocks go back an hour Saturday night, giving us all an extra hour sleep on Sunday morning.

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This just leaves me with so many unanswered questions.

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A TOTAL FIRE BAN has been declared for the whole State of Victoria on Thursday 26 December 2024.

No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM Thursday 26 December 2024. Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans

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Official VEC results can be found here

If you can't see the article from The Age because of the paywall you should be able to view it in an incognito browser tab.

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I'm not sure how we're supposed to believe that disposal of nuclear waste won't be a problem when we can't manage systems to properly deal with the waste we are creating now.

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Open House Melbourne will be held over the weekend of 27 & 28 July this year. The full program is being released on 26 June - tickets sell out fast, so if you are interested in attending any of the events you should book as soon as possible once the tickets are released.

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"The foundations of our streets

This collection of Melbourne survey maps is a missing piece in the story of Melbourne’s development. They give an account of streetscapes, civic spaces and social development from a pivotal time in our city’s history.Β 

The maps are in archive, waiting to be conserved, catalogued and digitised. They are a treasure trove of history with value for researchers, families and students alike."

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