Oh where, oh where, has my YarraByte gone?
Hiya 👋🏼 everyone in my house is sick with a cold except for me (Elder not too bad but the others are coughing and miserable) so I have been busy. Also exceptionally busy at work. Now to curl up in bed, sort by “old” and see what you all have been up to!
Experiment #2:
Instead of lowering the strength of the pill, I took it at 5am instead so it should wear off shortly.
Goodnight everyone ❤️ Here’s to success hopefully.
good night
Among the many disheartening situations humanity faces, our propulsion systems are woefully inadequate. That is annoying.
transporters like in Star Trek would be awesome
Welp. I’ve completely gone to town on the Rage thread if you need something to get drunk to. There’s most probably something for everyone in there.
Let it never be said that Melba doesn’t deliver.
Finally had the inspection today, and after the REA left I realised that there was a condom wrapper on the floor next to the bed I missed.
Why yes, private schoolboy lookin 16yo in dad’s faux Hawes and Curtis suit, fake tan agent, I have sex.
Unintentional power move 🤘
(He actually was very nice, I just have a grudge against REAs lol)
It doesn’t matter how nice REAs are. They are class traitors and agents of capital. They will not be spared when the revolution comes
Eat the REAs
A-fkn-men to that!
I considered it a good sign that my REA looks to be an actual adult. He was also nice to Mr Woof, even though Mr Woof was being a bit hysterical about the home invasion (he did calm down a bit after I picked him up, being the same height gives a dog a lot more confidence).
Same. I prefer the lady agent who usually does the inspections - she has pets as well, and dresses rather casually for an agent, she’s very down to earth and easy to approach.
This guy looked the stereotypical private schoolboy fresh out of year 12, still has broccoli hair. Teenager in me was like “this guy is a bully” 😂 he wasn’t, just hard to trust guys who look like that I think! He was pleasant! But I still prefer the lady agent for sure.
Sad: Realised this library book I’ve been procrastinating on reading can’t be renewed any more and is due while I’m away. Have to drive quite a ways away to return it.
Glad: realised I could borrow the same title from a different library system on the way back, and it’s closer to home (they were all on loan last month).
Sad: couldn’t find my library card. Shit shit shit.
Glad: library staff extremely helpful in getting me a barcode to use. Book borrowed and ready to read in detail on my holiday!
Sad: well now it’s late and traffic and gah. Will I run out of time to do everything tonight?
Glad: oh wait I booked my flight for tomorrow late arvo, not midday like my brain thought. So I have plenty of time. Yey.
Edit: extra glad: tax refund came in, yeehaw. I can safely enjoy my trip without worrying too much
Frogurts are banned in this weather. Cursed or otherwise… (that’s good)
Happy Friday everybody.
Featuring annoying but cute doggo, so I can’t stay annoyed for long. I think all the cat people on here have convinced me to get a cat at some point. It would be fun to have an eccentric room mate.
Cheers 🍻
Have you seen the ferret on a trampoline? Mustolids are super cute
So cute!
You’re so cute you little pissy pants.
Cheers for later, Low 🍺
Adorable 😍
Just changed over my electricity and gas providers now that the new rates apply. Much cheaper alternatives available after ridiculous hikes by current providers. I will cheers to my money savings! 🍺
Argh yes the periodic changeover of providers… That’s top of the list of Admin Shit I’ll Sort Out Once I’m Several Thousand Kilometres Away From It All. I actually like my current provider and will be using basically no energy until 6 Sep but I know I won’t have the headspace to think about it when I get back, and why pay more per day for just connection rates?
I will cheers to your good fortune 🍺
Off to the Bellarine today.
Managed to convince ol’ girl that she needs to go too. So perilously close to needing intervention because of weight, but having some moderate success with some pretty dense soups. No where near enough though. She’s off to see another dietitian (3 different concurrent ones now) next week. Having to get these people up to date is tiring as it changes daily.
Have to say it’s pretty demoralising her cracking the shits blaming me for things all the time, and it’s random. If something goes wrong (anything from hearing aids not fitting to buying the wrong sort of pastry), I’m first in the firing line. I can take it but it’s painful to watch.
The weird thing is that traditionally always been closer to ol’ girl than ol’ boy, now he’s sitting there watching me cop all the shit in real time and he’s confused on how to react lol. What used to happen if there was a disagreement (about banal shit), he’d crack it at me. Now everything is on its head and upside down it’s very odd.
Anyway will be good to knock over the last of the weeds down there. Won’t be much of an escape but at least a change of scenery for a few days.
Man that sounds like a hard time, but the fact you’re still there and supportive speaks volumes.
Try to get some time to yourself just to relax as well yeah?
Cream or sour cream garnish on soup might add some more calories?
Sorry to hear you’re copping it, that’s not fair
Yea lots of cream and cheese going in. New soupmaker is turning out to be very good as it blends things down to a very smooth consistency very quickly. Also cutting the fat off anything I can find and chucking it in lol. Next step is to dump tasteless protein powder in as well and see if she notices. I don’t really like doing that (putting stuff in people are unaware of) but any more weight loss she’s looking at problems.
In terms of copping it it’s fine. Sort of to be expected I suppose.
There’s a site called Bulk Nutrients that might have something. Also consider adding bacon grease.
It’s not great. She’s probably frustrated and scared, and malnutrition makes a person extremely shirty. I just hope she calms her farm
You’re doing a cracking job. Enjoy the sunshine and the rewards of your efforts that work! Maybe she needs some aeroguard too?
With the way you describe all this your patience is boundless. It must be tough to go through all this, but you’re doing a great job.
What’s everyone looking forward to this weekend?
I’m working nights, but am looking forward to a (hopefully) sunny afternoon dog walk and new sheets on the bed. Plus daytime snoozes with Mr Woof and Miss Meow are always cozy.
Dungeons & Dragons down at the pub on Sunday. Haven’t met this mob before (except for one). Last time I played I was a Barbarian Hero! Which was a new departure for me. Wonder what the dice will roll up this time. Used to do this a lot way back when so watching the younguns learn to do without screens and still have fun is a bonus. Plus the booze of course. The dungeon master has a bit of a rep for exciting play so I’m looking forward to this.
Last time I played D&D my character joined the circus because of rules lawyers. It’s such fun until it isn’t.
All art depends on limitations.
Flying to WA!!! I am very, very ready to get out of here and see something different for a while
Yay!! I am flying to NQ for the week. It’s work related but still ☀️☀️☀️
We could all do with a defrost after recent conditions. Even for work it’ll be nice to get a bit of warmth!! Enjoy!
Go-karting and lunch with some friends on Sunday.
Big PT sesh tomorrow then might go to Brunswick for dinner and catchup with the dudes at the Egyptian restaurant.
Then it’s practice for my audition next week.
just some stuff to do around the house and garden
sewing , some furniture repair and painting
I might get some old LPs and play those
might go for a walk down the beach
Saaaaaand. So kuch sand. Gonna gets mah pave on.
Also new kegerator skates
Trying to catch up on housework, tending to sick people and going to a Gem and Lapidary club show.
Feet up and resting, watching the footy and gaming while I rest.
Also have to do the laundry tomorrow.
Cheers everyone 🍺
*This post was brought to you by the chilly start this morning
I got a headstart today. Cheers 🥂
Cheers 🍺
Cheers from me and my poolside LIIT!
Lucky duck. Cheers 🍺
Cheeeeeeers!
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Also it’s band camp Friday right now so support a band on there if you know an act that needs it
I’ve made a Megathread on !rage@aussie.zone called Long Lost Aussie Bangers for anyone who wants to listen or contribute.
Remember if we don’t use and contribute to other communities we might lose them. Cheers 🍺
Indeed. It’s why I continue trying to tend the garden.
Heading over now
Mate, you do more than your fair share. Thank you.
Sorry I’ve been slacking on Food Australia, it’s been hard but I’m trying to branch out a bit more
Don’t be sorry. You do more than enough.
summons bagagawa
I’m never doing that again 🥴
I love the whole thing with “CHARaLS” the shirtless gardener 😂
I LOVE HIIIIIIIIIM!!
My little trip to the shops to get Ugg boots for work and some food supplies aggrieved my little toe a bit.
Minor weeping fluid after I got home to check it out. Nail even though it looks lifted isn’t moving or shifting like it did the other day so that’s good news that it won’t detach by accident.
I’m going to just put my feet up and rest for the next few days.
Had to make the trip eventually but yeah.
