As a non smoker, I am sitting on my upper terrace right now, in an absolutely deadly still night air, having my first alcohol in a long time (a small glass of whisky), and man I would kill for a fag/joint....
Have good nights, all. I dont comment much at the moment, but I enjoy your company nonetheless.
Miss kitty has decided she wants lap cuddles a week into her stay. Guess I am here for the afternoon?
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I feels bad nudging Fluffball so she stops snoring but it's really hard to block out lol
Watch out - she’ll fart on you for revenge
It's been almost 2 months since I bought myself the guitar pedal to celebrate 10 years sober.
Been playing every night for a couple of hours.
Still haven't gone through all the sounds it makes hahaha
I'm in pretty bad shape. The infection in my finger and the flu/cold that's coming on is pretty nasty.
Goodnight all, ❤️
Hydrate and keep warm.
You can call Health Direct to speak to a nurse.
Much appreciated. If it wasn't the double whammy of infection and flu it wouldn't be so bad.
Hope you’re on the mend soon
Thank you :)
Hope you feel better, maybe get some antiseptic and apply it to your finger tomorrow.
Thanks mate :)
Went to the big shops today, bought 2 pairs of jeans and 2 jumpers in the sales. Was a bit busy in there but the sales were good and jeans were needed and a good buy.
Right. 3/4's of the house is clean.
Seems like the antibiotics I'm taking for the finger infection are pretty brutal.
Enjoy your day ❤️
Edit: taking tomorrow off to try to recover from this cold.
This cold weather has got me being so lazy. I don't like it.
Same and the early darkness more so for me. It’s a being productive killer. Once it’s night my brain turns off.
Two weeks and the days'll start getting longer again.
Accountability thread!
Starting this for anyone who needs to do A Thing today. Will report back in eight hours with a unicorn if I've done anything.
I need an unaccountability thread. I'm on light duties at the moment. I want to do things, but can't.
Make a list ✅
Check it twice ✅
Gonna find out who's naughty or nice?
We already know.
SANTA CLAUS IS COOOOMING TO TOWN!
you are all nice people
I was thinking the executioner's song and all the people he wants dead 🤣
sooo, my MIL is coming for dinner, should I wear my mushroom pants and matching mushroom brooch ?
YES! Also decorate the table with some bitter almonds ....
I just want to roll up in a blanket burrito and sleep the day away but doing that will make me feel worse by night.
Wishing there was some kind of comfort to be found in life -_-
the comfort is in the little things
hugs
We got back today. The trip was alright overall but everyone was a bit sick in different ways. The room was tiny, so I'll have to be not so cheap next time I decide to go somewhere.
It would have been alright but my girlfriend felt like she was going to throw up most of yesterday so we didn't have dinner out, which means the boys spent all evening wrestling each other in a tiny hotel room.
Otherwise, we did the dinosaur park, the mornington tourist steam train, and got a great tour of the flight training airport next to the hotel. It was a good trip but a little exhausting at times dealing with the kids.
There are things to do down that way if we went there again, but I don't think I'm going to rush down for another trip straight away
I lived and worked on the peninsula for many years. I even helped build the Mornington pier!
So I can tell you it’s definitely better in the summer (beaches, markets, carnivals , festivals etc) yes a bit more crowded but a bit more action so book early.
We might do it again at some point. There was no point going to beaches or piers because of the weather so that could be on the cards for next time
A great short article on the signs of trauma bond/abuse
TW: abuse abc news article
am awake 🫥
possums on balcony
cats are going crazy and fighting
noise woke me up
I am awake also, which is good because falling asleep at work is frownded upon.
I definitely haven't missed the rampant possums from Melbourne, my old place had a very high possum density.
Mr Woof spent about 6 hours looking for me tonight, but does not seem as frantic as he did yesterday. Hopefully he doesn't take too long to start feeling secure here without me.
We miss possums, but squirrels are rampant here and they invoke childhood memories.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-08/lucy-letby-case-baby-murders-prison-one-problem/105384820
I found this incredibly interesting. It's the first I've heard of any doubt about Lucy Letby's guilt. Lots of interesting points raised
Yeah, I saw that too but refrained from commenting here. Trial by Media is definitely a thing, and the current mushroom case is imo a prime example, and there are some people on this platform who have already made up their minds as to Erin's guilt even though the trial isn't over yet.
I am also old enough to remember the Azaria Chamberlain hooha too. Funny how this sort of thing happens to plain women who don't mirror the prevailing social norms for looks and/or behaviour. And has for centuries - the Spanish Inquisition, the witchhunt crazes of 16th & 17th century Europe and probably before then too.
Not news, what's news is that this article was written so soon after the successful accusation and 'punishment'. Usually there's a time lag of several decades eg Lindy Chamberlain. Or centuries - eg witchhunts.
treating plain women poorly or as invisible is an unspoken thing done by many humans
often people who do it won't even acknowledge that's how they think and behave
I’ve been both dolled up and plain and there is a tangible difference to how you get treated.
I choose to look plain these days just so I can get a clearer read on character.
Word. I wear no makeup, I don't have high-end fashion clothing, and I don't really do much to my hair or style it. The difference between me now and me 10yrs ago (when I did do those things) is funny and sad.
I'd rather do without all the extra stuff and, like you said, get a better read on character, than to doll myself up and question whether everyone is genuine or not.
I took Mr Woof on a bit longer walk today.
We found the neighbours who I've been hearing yelling a lot in the distance.
There are some really nice parks around here. They have retained all the old trees that were in the original paddocks and put native plantings around them, and there are a string of ponds that I assume were originally farm dams. There are also a few kid's play areas, sports areas and outdoor gym equipment. The park area runs along the side of the new estate, so at the moment you are looking out over farm paddocks as well. We saw lots of kangaroos, which is definitely not something I was coming across on my walks in Melbourne.
Panic upon learning all the big four sewing pattern brands are being liquidated! I can't draft from scratch that well! Panic somewhat reduced it's the US branches, the UK may yet save everything 🤞🏻
:(
What does that mean for us, will it affect our suppliers?
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