this post was submitted on 02 Aug 2024
15 points (100.0% liked)

Melbourne

1871 readers
52 users here now

This community is a place created for the people of Melbourne and Victoria. We are a positive, welcoming and inclusive community. We might not agree about everything, but we always strive to stay civil and respectful.

The focus of our discussions is based around things that affect Victoria, but we are also free to discuss our local perspective on wider issues. Or head to the regular Daily Random Discussion thread to talk about anything.

Full Community Guidelines

Ongoing discussions, FAQs & Resources (still under construction)

Adoption Certificate for Nellie, the Daily Thread numbat (with thanks to @Catfish)

Feedback & Suggestions

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
top 50 comments
sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[โ€“] AJSadauskas@aussie.zone 18 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (3 children)

Hi everyone, just a quick heads up that I've created an account on Aussie Zone directly, instead of cross-posting from Mastodon.

So if you've noticed my username has suddenly changed, that's why ๐Ÿ˜Š

[โ€“] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)
[โ€“] AJSadauskas@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago

Thank youuu ๐Ÿฅฐ

So yeah, no more @ing half a dozen people on every reply.

(Yeah, that one was starting to annoy me too!)

load more comments (2 replies)
[โ€“] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 18 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Always shake out your bags before going to market.

[โ€“] Eagle@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago

Void says don't forget treats or I'll bite your fingers.

load more comments (1 replies)
[โ€“] Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone 17 points 3 months ago (10 children)

Well, yah Llab has levelled up in the migraine game. Forced ED visit was a first.

Feeling human at this point, highly underrated.

Thank you, thank you, thank you to people who made drugs.

load more comments (10 replies)
[โ€“] oztrin@aussie.zone 16 points 3 months ago (2 children)
[โ€“] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago

Hahaha. Gargoyles.

load more comments (1 replies)
[โ€“] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 14 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

new to me cabinet is here, Bill Cat loves it. It really needs a clean and I'm stripping out the contact someone had put in

it's perfect for my shell collection ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿš

spoiler

load more comments (1 replies)
[โ€“] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 14 points 3 months ago (4 children)

God I'm annoyed.

Old man is 80 attempting to clean gutters (that I've already cleaned). Ladder would be 2.8m high. When I wasn't looking he moved the ladder which I had anchored and tethered at the correct angle on flat gravel. At 80, doing it in inappropriate footwear, moved it to undulating wet grass with a running hose (going all over the ladder).

So I gave him a lecture on how fucking stupid that was. He didn't take that well.

Just last month putting blinds up inside, he was scaling a step ladder in socks.

Fucken death wish.

[โ€“] Duenan@aussie.zone 9 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Stubbornness at its best. My dadโ€™s prone to it as well.

Sigh

[โ€“] ajsadauskas@aus.social 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

@Duenan @Bottom_racer And people wonder why I'm scared of ladders!

[โ€“] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

it is honestly one of the most rational fears anyone can (and should have) with DIY stuff (same at worksites). Stats for falls (especially at that age) from that height are shocking.

load more comments (1 replies)
load more comments (3 replies)
[โ€“] just_kitten@aussie.zone 13 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

Yay: brain fog seemed to be clearing

Nay: got short sharp shock diarrhoea immediately after eating out today

Yay: recovered quickly and took my young relative on her first ever drive and it went well

Nay: brain fog returning and can't have tasty dinner :(

Yay: I have no commitments for the rest of the weekend and a light week next week, and can just sleep, and sleep, and sleep.

load more comments (2 replies)
[โ€“] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 13 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Went shopping for a birthday gift for 10yo, who apparently is into Rainbow Friends. Ugh, I hate buying Roblox game merch, like they need my money. Minipeelers started to get shitty at each other, so I bought them each a $5 pool noodle and had them fight it out in the park next to the train station. They had fun with it, and it made a few people smile as they went past.

[โ€“] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 8 points 3 months ago (1 children)
[โ€“] ajsadauskas@aus.social 8 points 3 months ago (1 children)

@CEOofmyhouse56 @PeelerSheila Reminds me of a few years ago, when I had to go along to a friend's kids' birthday party.

I really didn't know what to get as a prezzie. I ended up picking a stuffed pink unicorn toy that cost maybe $10.

Fast forward to the party.

The kids parents and grandparents absolutely spoiled this kid.

I'm talking hundreds of dollars worth of toys. It was just obscene!

The living room of their house ended up filled with them. A Barbie doll house that was taller than this kid. A ride-on toy car. Half a dozen battery-powered things that made annoying noises.

Anyway. Eventually the kid opened my present.

Hrr eyes lit up. She grabbed it, cuddled that unicorn, and left all the other toys on the ground.

Her grandma and grandpa were visibly miffed.

So yeah. Sometimes a cheap, fun toy trumps hundreds of dollars of overpriced plastic crap. ๐Ÿงธ๐Ÿฆ„๐ŸŽ

load more comments (1 replies)
load more comments (2 replies)
[โ€“] calhoon2005@aussie.zone 13 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (3 children)

Attempting this for dinner - Air fryer nachos

Edit - goddamn! That was really f-ing good and the kids loved it. Win

load more comments (3 replies)
[โ€“] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 12 points 3 months ago (9 children)

The dog and I had a synchronised snooze on the couch. The kid walked past and took a photo because we looked "cute" and also to deposit a dropped chicken nugget into his bowl. He did not wake up. I have broken a Jack Russell.

load more comments (9 replies)
[โ€“] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 10 points 3 months ago (4 children)

Good morning everyone. Happy Saturday

load more comments (4 replies)
[โ€“] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 10 points 3 months ago (4 children)

New account same fluffy butt

[โ€“] StudChud@aussie.zone 8 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Will you grace us with a pic of said fluffy butt? :3

[โ€“] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 8 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (5 children)

In a calmer moment. Also I'm going to finish depth level 3 today, I've got all day in bed.

load more comments (5 replies)
load more comments (3 replies)
[โ€“] just_kitten@aussie.zone 10 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Fell asleep on couch for hours. Would've stayed there if I hadn't turned off the heater at some point. Moved to bedroom which should've been pre heated between 8-11pm but the heat had all dissipated by the time I ambled in at 2:50am. I'm under so many layers but now I can't go back to sleep, grrr...

On the upside, first night without any coughing at all, probably from sleeping on the couch with my head raised much higher.

[โ€“] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I fell asleep sitting up too and felt ok. In the past everyone used to sleep sitting up in box beds, they thought it was healthier. Maybe sleeping with lots of big pillows is not such a bad idea?

load more comments (1 replies)
[โ€“] TinyBreak@aussie.zone 10 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (8 children)

I have finished bg3. And I am heartbroken. It wasnโ€™t the destination, it was the journey. And the characters will have a lasting effect on me. 10/10 perfect game.

[โ€“] tombruzzo@aussie.zone 8 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Time for another play through and a different ending

load more comments (1 replies)
load more comments (7 replies)
[โ€“] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 9 points 3 months ago (9 children)

Shrinkflation/enshittificationTried to stretch out the overly tight undies elastic that was cutting into me and the fabric straight up ripped.

Then I was using the hairdryer to dry some slightly damp sponged spots on the electric blanket and the motor burned out. It literally died and produced smoke.

Big W and Kmart used to be good for basics but are now just cheap and nasty. Barely usable. Iโ€™m in a Sam Vimes situation constantly spending to replace things that are unwearable or break extremely fast.

Unfortunately the more expensive brands seem to be similarly bad so thatโ€™s not a reliable solution. Even the material I could buy to make my own clothes would be more expensive and worse.

Also I bought a soap I used many years ago. The reformulation stinks, burned my skin, and the bar is now tiny. Not only shorter more narrow and thinner but the arch on the back has become so pronounced that half the bar is gone.

load more comments (9 replies)
[โ€“] StudChud@aussie.zone 8 points 3 months ago

Just slept 13 hours. Hopefully I have paid off some of my sleep debt.

[โ€“] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 8 points 3 months ago (3 children)

It's Saturday night and I'm so stressed because I was worried I'd made a mistake on an order and was ready to write my resignation to my boss. I think that it's time I get a new job.

load more comments (3 replies)
[โ€“] oztrin@aussie.zone 8 points 3 months ago

Feeling supremely unmotivated after this morning's early activities, not helped by both Zooki and Sammi pinning me to the couch. Did manage to get a load of washing on though.

[โ€“] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 8 points 3 months ago (1 children)

For Low. ๐Ÿ’– These are the best mustelids I could find.

Good night everyone, sleep well and have sweet dreams. ๐Ÿ˜˜

load more comments (1 replies)
[โ€“] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago

Went to watch Deadpool & wolverine with the fam tonight.

What a culmination of the last 30 years of Super hero movies.

Hit the right feels, whilst being stupidly violent and funny as shit.

[โ€“] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago (3 children)

I don't know what to do with my life. The only thing that remotely appeals to me is secondary teaching. I gain satisfaction from seeing lightbulb moments after teaching someone how to do something, I think of myself as a relatively patient person, I care about student welfare and am passionate about the subject areas I want to teach.

I've always struggled with school (partly due to undiagnosed ADHD that I'm still not medicated for) and also I know I'd be perceived as a pushover and not know what to do when a kid is behaving poorly. I was perceived that way when tutoring.

My parents say they don't see me in the classroom. They say to do something in the medical field that's not medicine or nursing.

I'm in my last semester of my degree majoring in psychology. I've been merit listed for HR jobs which probably means I won't get something. I will probably end up going into further study, but even teaching is starting to not appeal to me anymore. I don't know what to do and the pressure is mounting to decide.

Part of me just wants to run away to the other side of the world and work as a bartender, because it would work with my sleep schedule and making drinks seems fun.

[โ€“] StudChud@aussie.zone 8 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I mean, no one has it figured out. We think we do, but we don't know what the future will bring.

Those teaching course should help with teaching you how to handle certain kids, so I wouldnt stress about that. No matter what you do, you won't be stuck. It's okay to decide later that something isn't right and to make changes. If you want to go across the world, or take a break and be bartender here or there, then you should. It may help with you deciding what you want to do. You'll meet new people and gain different experiences, and all that will contribute to who you are and will be, and help you decide what you want to pursue. But ultimately, you will always have a choice. You can do study later on, change jobs and careers, etc.

I'm sorry you feel under pressure though, it sucks feeling like a deadline is looming :(

load more comments (2 replies)
load more comments (2 replies)
[โ€“] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)
load more comments (1 replies)
[โ€“] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago

I do most of my shopping in Brunny and I just want to shout out and say everyone there dresses so stylishly. They might not have designer clothes but what they wear they wear so well and confidently.

[โ€“] Taleya@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

The last of the shitty brickwork is outta the grouuuund!!!

Since i need to put in drainage anyway, thinking of maybe dropping french drain lines along the original dividers. Hubby quite liked them, but they were shot to shit and in the way of my planned wicking beds.

load more comments (1 replies)
[โ€“] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Another Gold for the Aussies ๐Ÿฅ‡

Mens doubles tennis

load more comments (3 replies)
[โ€“] Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (29 children)

Seeking contribution from resident qualified numerologists, acupuncture practioners, and horticulturists: please select one option from the following:
Seven
Orange
Tarantula
Aquarius
*Please list your qualifications

[โ€“] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Aquarius.

*Have listened to the Hair soundtrack, which taught me that when the moon is in the seventh house, and Jupiter aligns with Mars, then peace will guide the planets, and love will steer the stars. Which sounds sorta nice.

load more comments (1 replies)
load more comments (28 replies)
[โ€“] bacon@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago (16 children)

Beep Beep ๐Ÿšš
๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿซ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿ‰๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฅญ๐Ÿ๐Ÿฅฅ๐Ÿฅฆ๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿซ›๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ…๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฅฌ๐Ÿฅ’๐ŸŒฝ๐Ÿฅ•๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿซš๐Ÿฅ”๐Ÿง…๐Ÿฅฏ๐Ÿž๐Ÿฅ–๐Ÿฅจ๐Ÿง€๐Ÿง‡๐Ÿฅž๐Ÿงˆ๐Ÿณ๐Ÿฅš๐Ÿฅ“๐Ÿฅฉ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ–๐Ÿซ“๐Ÿ•๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ”๐ŸŒญ๐Ÿฅ™๐Ÿง†๐ŸŒฎ๐ŸŒฏ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿœ๐Ÿ๐Ÿฅ˜๐Ÿ›๐Ÿฃ๐Ÿฑ๐ŸฅŸ๐Ÿฆช๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿš๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ ๐Ÿค๐Ÿชผ๐Ÿฆ€๐Ÿ™ ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿฅฎ๐Ÿข๐Ÿก๐Ÿง๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿง๐Ÿฅง๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿจ๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿซ๐Ÿฅœ๐ŸŒฐ๐Ÿช๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฅ›โ˜•๏ธ๐Ÿต๐Ÿบ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฅค๐Ÿง‹๐Ÿงƒ๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿท๐Ÿฅƒ๐Ÿธ๐Ÿน๐Ÿง‰๐Ÿ”‹

load more comments (16 replies)
[โ€“] Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

For all contributors to my poll below, please DM me for lottery numbers. I will take 25% of winnings and offer no refunds or compensation thankyou
If you did not contribute this becomes 65% of winnings and if you lose you owe me 25% of losses

load more comments (2 replies)
[โ€“] Catfish@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago (2 children)
load more comments (2 replies)
[โ€“] ajsadauskas@aus.social 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

@Seagoon_ Let's get the ball rolling...

Much on over the weekend for everyone?

At my end, some of it will be spent planning last minute anniversary surprises for wifey. It's on the 12th of August, so I've really left it to the last minute ๐Ÿ˜”

Suggestions welcome...

load more comments (1 replies)
[โ€“] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago (4 children)

Good morning everybody. Did we all have fun last night?

load more comments (4 replies)
[โ€“] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago

This weekend is going to be so chill, itโ€™s great

load more comments
view more: next โ€บ