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I have done heaps over the last few days. Thrown out so much stuff. I think I might make a nice cold drink, chillax and look at some pretty lights as soon as I get off the couch and have a shower. Any minute now.......but cricket....GET UP...
Update: I have showered and now my houseboy is making me a vodka & lemon.
Someone at home dropped off some beer and this yuzu and vodka drink. I had one of each because I rode to work and I've probably sweated most of it out on the way home
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vodka and lemon sounds very nice π₯Ή
completely off grid electricity-wise since 7am. Solar currently producing 7kW, 4.6 of which is feeding the grid. So far today: 32kWh.
God I love summer.
Jealous.
My little ol' thing currently punching 1.4kW :(
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Here's a photo from up the hill during the new ride. It's pretty nice this can be part of my regular commute to work:
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Going over the hill really tuckers the bike out though. I had it go flat on me during a ride for the first time today, well within range for the battery normally. I'll need to watch the charge more of I go this way.
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I feel like there's a loophole with international licenses.
Some people should not be driving, let alone ubers.
yeah, we trust that other countries have reliable licensing like we do
there should be some kind of test
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The first time I drove after getting my Ps was in Canada in a brand new 50k rental car, wrong side of the road through mountainous terrain π (I should not have been allowed to do that)
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I made a late addition to the menu for the next couple of days: apricot sorbet in progress.
Oooh, good idea. Ice cream bowl attachment is in the freezer.
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Mmmm, dog health anxiety. He's always had a wonky back right leg but with three spares it's never been to much of an issue. Now his front left leg seems to be giving him bother. He didn't want to go walkies morning or evening today. I'll try again when it gets cooler in case it's the heat but maybe he needs a few days rest. I did some basic diagnostics like I would a human and couldn't elicit any response while playing with his leg, its joints and the muscles. I had a good look through his beans incase there was a bindi or splinter in there but nothing. Maybe he just can't be bothered. He seems happy enough and is playing fetch so I'm not too concerned at this stage.
Right there with you. Itβs worrying when they donβt seem themselves.
Is he getting older? Melbcat gets monthly Solensia for arthritis
He is. CEO and my terriers are similar ages. ~13.
Treatment for arthritis in pets is pretty good now, Allie had those once a month steroid injections and they worked miracles.
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Good timing moving all that mulch over the last few weeks. Should take the sting out over the next few days.
Feel for local caravan park folks though. Lucky the sea is right next door.
the breeze is nice by the beach
Hopefully the sea breeze kicks in for them overnight. Next day for down here is only 25c so they're probably in luck.
Wish I had YarraByte's leave quota
What an awesome after dinner walk down at the little beach.
The tide was out so I checked the rock pools along the sea wall. Success!! Last year there were two neon green sea anemones, this year there are two big colonies with maybe two dozen anemones in total. π I took pics.
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Congrats to @Catfish@aussie.zone for the weekly challenge on PoGo - you got me by 1!! I was so determined to help get the team across the line this week, thank you for inviting me to your party!!
Yay! Glad to add you. Not expecting to do much in the next few days though!
I now have a meat box and a fruit & veg box scheduled to be delivered on Friday. That'll teach Coles to keep missing things from my orders!
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Found lump on dog's leg. It doesn't look like the ones G had which is a positive. Hopefully it's nothing.
He does not care for his cooling mat.
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There is an insane madman outside jogging. In this heat! At least he has the sense to leave his dogs behind, I saw him jogging with them yesterday. But that also means he knows it's too hot to be out and has chosen to go jogging anyway.
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Forced physical inactivity and limits are driving me nuts. At the very least Iβd like to go back to baking. Just to be able to fucking do something. Iβve been so stressed since I hit my head
Lots of ways to adapt activities, no need to mentally suffer as well as physically. Could you use a box mix cake? Premade cookie dough? Lemonade scones are dead easy, few ingredients and very little physical effort.
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Worrying, cat health
Melbcat has been really fussy yesterday and last night. Iβm worried. Iβm doing my best for her but this uti isnβt curable. Iβm worried that is what might eventually take her to the rainbow bridge.
Big Hot
Also no idea if Iβm prepared for the big hot. Due to an exhaustion splat I havenβt put out extra water, pulled plants inside, or made the ice cubes I was going to. Iβll also have to go collect more of Melbcatβs meds today (should have done it yesterday). Last night the aircon didnβt seem to be blowing much cool air.
I did shut blinds and pull blockout curtains across though. I should have tin foiled the biggest window as a barrier against heat. I also froze water in empty plastic cracker trays to make big ice blocks
Edit: Watered plants and animals. All of that is done now except foiling the windows. I can do that tonight. However I did manage to smack my head again on the open freezer door. Well done π«©
sounds like you're doing great
don't worry
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So this guy just down the road pretty much middle of nowhere still has his xmas shit up as of tonight lol.
it's impressive. Still going. He's been doing it for years.
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I briefly went outside to enjoy a bit of sunshine, but this cold has really got me. The bright light made my headache worse. Been coughing all day and not even pseudoephedrine has brought relief to my runny nose. Boo to summer viruses. They can get in the bin.
Rest up β€οΈ
Packidge! My Baphomet suncatcher has arrived. Splendid day to find the best glinty spot for it tomorrow. Holographic not glass so I don't think I can accidentally set the stairs on fire...
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UnKaos back on track π
Today is Friday, right?
I must get back to the UnKAOS.
Tuesday, babe
Back to work today. Sigh
Furbaby has been good today, there was some crying but sheβs been eating a lot and having a wash. Iβm wondering if sheβs just learned crying gets her spoiled.
New icy pole moulds have been bought, we have more people so more icy poles are required. Tomorrow I will make banana mango layer poles. π€€
Beach was a bit seaweedy but the water temp was perfect. I am grateful to past me for putting all my stuff back in the beach bag (after it dried) after my last trip. Easy to grab and take to the office this morning for sneaky after work dip.
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