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[–] [email protected] 15 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Quiet weekend. Work paid for dinner and a couple of drinks. Happens once a month.

Glad I'm in a different sector. All the IT places I worked for were awful and tight asses.

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (15 children)

Did you ever give anything away thinking it's worthless, or that you'll never use or want it again, and then over a decade later think WHY TF DID I DO THAT I'M A COMPLETE IDIOT?!?!?!?!

Yeah that's me.

Missing my old Macintosh 512K from 1984 with second external disk drive, in perfect working condition. That I now want to tinker with bad, especially now that there are great storage/communications options that can be built for them.

Retro-computing is EXPENSIVE now.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 months ago (11 children)

I just wanted to let everyone know I may not be technologically gifted like youse but I can crochet a hat and make really good sandwiches. Ok.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 months ago (7 children)

I’m really tired of the enshitification of clothes. You used to be able to wear, wash, even tumble dry a tshirt for years before it wore out. Now they go out of shape after a single wash. I would happily pay for good quality if it existed, but the extra $ for expensive brands is paying only for the logo, not quality. I’ve had a comedic realisation this is what it will be for the rest of my life, I don’t see clothes quality going back to how it was. RIP my wardrobe forever. Welcome to the future - no world peace, flying cars or spaceships. Just shitty tshirts.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Daily Chair updoot.

the first cushion is completely finished yay

spoiler

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 months ago (9 children)
[–] [email protected] 15 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Hi. I'm from the University of Youveneverheardofit and I'm doing a project on bunyips. I was wondering if you could do my 35 minute survey. Thanks I appreciate it.

Thank fuck we don't get that shit.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 months ago

Wolves do not concern themselves with the opinions of sheep

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago

Rather arrogant, But it's whatever, most of the people there these days are new or gronks. Also I didn't even know noparticipation was still supported. Love the old Reddit layout

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago

They can get stuffed.

That is all.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago

So rude! :)

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

Lol, well good for them were not there then. Love seagoon calling for them to name names, as if they had the necessary amount of brain cells to rub together to remember our usernames haha

Edit: the issue with that place, and the site in general, is the bigots. Everytime something is posted there about housing or crime, it always turns to shitting on minorities/women. Cancerous.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago

Wife: "why did you buy three 5pk of Ferrero Rocher instead of a 16pk?"

Me: "because a 5pk is $5, while the 16pk is $18"

Wife:

Yeah usually the pricing structure is the other way around lol.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I didn't participate in Dry July but I probably haven't had a drink in a month between all the colds and things I've had on

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (3 children)

Don't worry. I picked up the slack :)

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago (5 children)

Kids requested movie night and they got to pick.

We're watching Wayne's World and I've never been prouder.

It's such a snapshot in time and still holds up.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I can still taste things a bit but my sense of smell is 0%. Kids are feeling noticeably better though which is great 😅

In a further twist, instead of our friend giving COVID to Mr P, it may have actually been the other way around. An acquaintance of his wanted to come over and he told them they couldn't because COVID. Apparently they said (imagine flippant ditzy voice) "Oh I've had that for weeks! Can't seem to get rid of it!" And then proceeded to regale him with anecdotes about people they've seen in recent weeks, including their very elderly parents and people we've regularly been in contact with! 😠 Some people are just jerks.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago (2 children)

My much-used travel mug developed a minor leak which caused it to drip on me every time I drank from it. I ordered a replacement yesterday (the exact same model) and thanks to the wonders of Amazon it was delivered today. The wonders of the modern age.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (3 children)

I think jubes have the texture of over cooked calamari. Just odd and chewy.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago (5 children)

First, she came after our Milky Ways...now the jubes...where will this madness end?!

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago

I am keen for this day to end. I am making a double cheeseburger for dinner and gonna watch that new Aussie show, Fake with Asher Keddie and David Wenham.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (7 children)

I did not know if you want to share a picture you long press it, download it and it turns up in your gallery. Fffffff.....

Also the man bought me these because I've had a hard time finding these

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago (5 children)

POLY WAFFLES OMG

When my mum was preggo with me, she went through a massive craving for polywaffles. Kept sending dad to the milkbar for more, until the owner started yelling about being sold out and stop coming back every ten minutes for more! 😂

I credit her craving for my love of chocolate ha. Where did he get them??

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago (7 children)

I want to go on a solo trip to Sydney or the Great Barrier Reef as a graduation present to myself.

My mum said, "No way in hell are you going by yourself, do you not have friends?"

And then starts blaming me for not going on holidays as a child because I didn't want to leave my bed or was scared of unfamiliarity and missing school (which I wish I had missed because upper primary school was shit). Apparently they used to go on holidays every year or two years before I came into the picture.

However, a) my parents value saving money and have instilled in me the "You don't need that rubbish" mindset, b) I'm sure I would've been on board with going if I had known what to expect instead of writing off the idea entirely because I was apprehensive and c) if she wanted to, she would find a way.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Damn she's gonna feel bad when you drop her off out the front of a nursing home by herself

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago

It's what I would do

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago (7 children)

Split pea and ham soup for lunch. Me happy.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I had shredded cardboard boxes and put more by the door to do when the recycling bin got emptied… but getting pakiges of necessary items just created more boxes. They’re breeding.

I’m trying to pull myself up and get all the niggling annoying stuff sorted but I’m just so lacking in energy.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Help? Boyo has gotten a pile of fines (some before I met him) and is in a very bad doom spiral. I ca’t fix this ad he’s refusing to even query what they are. Should I just shut up and let him bankrupt himself?’ Danger words have been said.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Oh Catfish. I'm sorry to hear this. If it was me I'd be looking straight into his eyes and saying "You need to put your big boy pants on so we can sort this out together".

I do hope you find a solution ♥

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

I’m guessing it’s all too much to deal with and he’s shutting down? You can try a financial counsellor, some community centres have them free for low income earners

Edit: I don’t want to ask your area and can’t link google results on mobile but just search ‘financial counselling free victoria’.

I’m not sure what to do about him refusing to deal with it and the friction that results. I’ve had a few people coming for me for help but refusing actual assistance and it’s a very difficult situation.

You could pick one reputable number (one off the Consumer Affairs site or the Salvos) and write it on a post it. Or call them sitting with him.

But if he’s shutting down or lashing out then all you can do is remember that he’s an adult and responsible for himself. And check whether his finances affect yours.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago (6 children)

I had a chat with a recruiter about a job at an interesting place yesterday. It's a tyre company she described as a 'christian' business. I know the brethren are a weird christianity offshoot and like to run their own businesses in safe industries.

A tyre place back home is owned by the brethren, so maybe it's the same deal with this place. I wouldn't work there, but I'd almost prefer the transparency of going to work at a place where you're expected to act proper around your weird bosses instead of the modern places insisting everyone be friends and not being sure where the boundaries are.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago

Friday night guac has been made and nommed. 🥑🍅🍋🌿🌶️

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago (9 children)

Cheers City Slickers and Country Bumpkins 🍺

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago (5 children)
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[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago

I've had a burrito and the world looks a little better.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago (5 children)

Toe update - doesn't seem like I've broken it. My god is it sore though, feels like I've overstretched all the muscles in my toe, foot, and shin. Still getting that weird pain every now and then, and I'm sure if I knock it on something birds will be disturbed 2 streets away.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago

Took most of the day off and spent it out in the city, lunch and ACMI with visiting relatives. The free exhibition of the history of film and visual media is pretty neat and fun but a bit overstimulating for me. After all that walking around and interaction I am POOPED. Friend offered to catch up but pushed that to tomorrow because right now I can't wait to go home and sleeeeep.

Also finally tried Ceylon Wok and was duly impressed - especially at that price, what the hell? $12 for a decent feed with vegetables? Not bad at all

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago

Think I’m going to be cheeky today while I’m working between sites and stop off at the supermarket to do some shopping so I don’t have to do it after work today.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I’m so annoyed. There were recipes I wanted to pass down but I haven’t made them in so long that I’ve forgotten stuff. (Had written it down but the paper is lost to the ether.)

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago (3 children)

BoM was saying 20's a few days ago for next week, bumped it down to 19 now we at 20's again why you gotta do me like that.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago (3 children)

byoooodiful weekend, I can finally get that final front brick wall completed so of course my brain has decided HEY LETS GO PUT OPENWRT ON ALL THOSE ROUTERS YOU SCAVENGED AND MAKE THE MESH

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago

Baby girl has been picky even being fed the fancy little tins of cat food in crab flavour… I was starting to worry about her health. But I mixed in some of the new insanely expensive food (bought to be easier on her kidneys) and she’s eating it with relish.

Of course! She’s got good taste!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Started watching Fake and it opens up on the bridge just outside of Flinders st station crossing the Yarra.

  1. It makes me a bit homesick

  2. It's weird seeing places I walked daily for work in a tv show.

I'm pretty sure the train line she rides on is one of the northern lines too.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago

The taco spring rolls were great, but they were NOTHING compared to the mac and cheese spring rolls. Honestly the mac and cheese was a bit shit but wrapped in the crispy spring roll with the soft creamy interior? easily one of the best things I've cooked this year! right up there with my roux alfredo.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago (37 children)

I think tortellini is actually a part of the dumpling family, not the pasta family

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago

Gave in and went to the doctor about this cough that won't go away. She confirmed what I thought (a mix of sinus, reflux and general winter festiness) but I feel better having had someone confirm my lungs sound ok and it's not some other weird infection.

And the sinus spray and reflux stuff is apparently way cheaper on prescription so that helps! Bring on the warm days

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