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[–] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 6 points 11 hours ago

Brains are stupid.

"You have so much to do! Better do task one! Or two! Maybe three! What about four?

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Or how about you ignore them all and do a hair mask for the first time in, like, 5 years. Go on. That'll make all of your problems vanish. And by vanish I mean continue to stack up."

Goddamn my hair better feel amazing tomorrow.

[–] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 7 points 12 hours ago

I made juuuust enough pasta to act as a vessel for my delicious ratatouille

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 points 11 hours ago

the beach was lovely this evening, a warm breeze made it not too cool

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 points 10 hours ago

good night everyone

sweet dreams 😘 take care

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 5 points 14 hours ago

Tried veg gyoza and calamari (shitty store bought) in the airfryer tonight.

Verdict:

I think the gyoza need to be done normally (pan fry -> steam -> bit more pan fry) but was okay, the calamari worked very well. 200c for 8-10mins from frozen.

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 5 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

This probably won't work, but I can't make it worse, so...

disassembled robot vac

[–] SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 4 points 12 hours ago

If it's already broken, you're learning how they work. And you can put the battery in the correct bin at the tip.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 17 points 19 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago) (18 children)

TW Pet deathMelbcat had too many health issues for treatment to give her a good quality of life. She was peacefully put to sleep while I held her. Thank you for all your well wishes and for loving her too.

[–] bacon@aussie.zone 5 points 15 hours ago

πŸ«‚πŸ«‚πŸ«‚πŸ«‚πŸ«‚πŸ«‚πŸ«‚πŸ«‚ I’m so sorry. You’ve done your best. She is now in a painless place watching over you.

[–] tombruzzo@aussie.zone 9 points 17 hours ago

I hope you're doing alright. You cared for her so much and gave her the best possible life a cat could ask for

[–] imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 10 points 18 hours ago

Nothing else to add but we loved her too. Rest now little one. No more pain. And to go out being held in all that love you have for her is a gift. Now you rest and be gentle and scream into this void all you need. You did good Melba

[–] SituationCake@aussie.zone 6 points 16 hours ago

I’m so so sorry. It’s devastating loosing a pet. It will be so hard, but you know that she was loved and cared for, the best life a cat could have. Sending hugs.

[–] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 7 points 17 hours ago

Sending you so much gentle love, Melba. She was so deeply cared for by you, so incredibly loved. You made every decision with the best of intentions for her. Please take care of yourself, grieve but know you did everything out of love for her. Rest well, little one.

[–] tone212_@aussie.zone 6 points 16 hours ago

I’m so sorry, you gave her an incredible life. Just know we’re all here to support you during this time.

[–] Force_majeure1234@aussie.zone 10 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago)

😭😭😭 I'm so sorry. Please be kind to yourself, you did all you could do

[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 9 points 18 hours ago

I'm so sorry Melba, sending you all my love πŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œ

[–] _miss_cellophane_@aussie.zone 8 points 18 hours ago

Sending so much love and my condolences. You gave her the best life possible. Being there with her in the end would have been such a comfort.

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 6 points 18 hours ago

Oh no. You gave her the best life. She's at peace, hope you find some peace as well.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 6 points 18 hours ago

oh, I'm so sorry

[–] Eagle@aussie.zone 6 points 18 hours ago

Oh Melba. I am so very sorry to hear that. Your love for her knew no bounds and she had a wonderful life with you as her servant.

[–] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 6 points 18 hours ago
[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 6 points 18 hours ago

I'm so sorry Melba. ❀️❀️

[–] SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 6 points 18 hours ago

My condolences, you did the best by that cat. Vale Melbcat.

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 6 points 18 hours ago

My deepest sympathies

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 6 points 19 hours ago

So so sorry to hear that :(

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 6 points 19 hours ago

I'm so sorry for your loss. πŸ«‚ ❀️

[–] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 7 points 16 hours ago

I’ve had a wildly unproductive workday and I need to stare at a wall

Just ran into a dude I haven't seen since year 12.

Turns out my group wasn't the only wild ones after all.

Had 2 recruiters call me today.

Let's hear what they have to say.

[–] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 7 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Mulching is done!

I have a couple of mounds at the back to spread out once the pumpkin is out of that patch of garden. It turned out to be a pretty good amount (2m^2^) and covered the garden and a narrow path along the back fence behind the vegie garden.

Cleaning up the driveway was a bit tiring, as leaves from the mulch blew around everywhere and I had some bonus sand that was in the truck from it's last delivery. I had to sweep the whole lot down, and ended up doing the entrance area and sweeping down the walls which had a lot of dust and cobwebs too.

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 3 points 16 hours ago (1 children)
[–] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 3 points 16 hours ago

Thanks. It's amazing how much some of the plants have grown since I put them in. Its only been about 4 1/2 months since they were planted and they all started as small tubestock.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago)

follow up appointment for arthritis done

I'm on this πŸ‘

[–] Force_majeure1234@aussie.zone 15 points 1 day ago (12 children)

Morning everyone. Prayers to the cat God today πŸ™

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 6 points 21 hours ago

Bastet we thank you for the paw prints that mark our lives

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[–] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 9 points 23 hours ago (4 children)

I'm getting nuuuuuuuthing done today. I need to start doing things or today is going to go so so so slowly. Strange how doing nothing at work makes time crawl, doing nothing at home makes time fly.

Maybe a coffee first.

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[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 6 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

Fuck this white eyebrow shit. I refuse to morph into John Howard.

[–] Eagle@aussie.zone 6 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

Lol, the only place I get greys. I had to stop plucking them, so now they're dyed!

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 5 points 21 hours ago (13 children)

I have dye, but there is also a texture and length difference issue. The plucking shall continue! To a certain point....

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