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[–] [email protected] 12 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (3 children)

I'm done with this uni course in two days. Kind of wild. Might get donuts from nearby to celebrate the end of a pretty miserable chapter :) and onto the next

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Just got a call for an interview next week from a job that closed a month ago. I'd assumed they didn't want me and moved on. Job hunting is so weird.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 days ago

Oooh, good luck!!

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 4 days ago

One of my colleagues brought their 10 month old King Charles Cavellier to the (very quiet) office all day today. Got many pats and licks. I miss living with dogs 😞

[–] [email protected] 15 points 4 days ago

A particular ball of floof doesn't wanna play today.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Alright, Veggies are in. Toddler consumed minimal dirt. Call that a win.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 4 days ago (2 children)

There's a very quick gap of them putting everything in their mouths to "I'm not eating that food you have lovingly prepared". Sometimes they do overlap.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

My kid loves darts. I think I've found her a sport.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (5 children)

I just saw a crested pigeon. I couldn't think what it was called so I googled "pigeon with a mohawk". I also saw a fairy wren the other day too. Beautiful birds.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 days ago

My hands are fucking rekt after two hours of finely hand chopping kale and my lower back and knees which were already acting up are not happy today with all the bending and lifting and standing around doing food prep and carrying stuff up and down those crazy outdoor steps. My aunt was very overambitious with how much food she wanted to make today, I noped out of going along with them to deliver because it was so chaotic near the end, and I am ZONKED and need energy for tomorrow to start the real culling/packing now that I have the Good Boxes and Tape courtesy of my lovely colleague.

But it was really good to spend a whole day using my hands and doing good stuff for others, with others!

Aunt might drop by with leftovers in the arvo which I can't complain about :) now it's time for dins, Nurofen and a good restorative sleep...

[–] [email protected] 12 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (4 children)

nice day outside, got some errands and then I might have a look at some art stuff/paper/books :)

might look at some new printers too , the last one just wore out

also, Ted chose to sleep in his stroller last night. It must be a safe place for him, which is good. :)

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Melbcat loved to sleep in her stroller, whether the capsule was up in the frame or by itself.

The capsule to the current one became, ahem, unfit for use but she has boxes with blankets and cutout portholes

Edit: hey they do sell twin strollers

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 days ago

Ps5 time for the long weekend has come to an end. Lots of fun!

Once upon a time, this used to be my foot rest:

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 days ago (57 children)

Can't decide on a horsie tomorrow? Let me and my trusty darts and blindfold help you. Theres 24 to choose from. You say go and I'll shoot for one. Giddy up.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 days ago (7 children)

I'm about to play with a heat gun and some PVC after a few glasses of wine then sunset swim wish me luck erryone it was nice knowing you all. If I don't make it you can have the contents of my freezer.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 days ago

4 horses left double or nothing? Not really. Could be nothing? πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ

*gamble responsibly.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

Logged into my email and teams this morning just to check. Manager said, to log off and enjoy my day.

Ps5, music and cat cuddles it is!

Edit: Playing titanfall 2 atm, brings back so many memories. Multiplayer is surprisingly still alive.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 days ago (3 children)

Another night, another screwdriver

[–] [email protected] 14 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Mickey wishes you all a really awesome Monday!

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 4 days ago (4 children)

Oh jeez. Just spoke to (78yo) mum and she had another fall. Last one was 2 weeks ago going down 2 stairs. She's just not stable on her feet and her vision is poor. Main thing I'm worried about are hip and head injuries.

I'm going to have to convince her to wear a fall detection device which will be a difficult convo. I succeeded convincing her to give up driving (when I'm looking) but it just feels like I'm robbing independence / making her feel old.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Please have her get a full check up. Falls are a symptom of something else going on 99% of the time. My mum reluctantly agreed to wear a Live Life alarm around 18 months ago, and she wears it daily. I can check her location, and when she fell while out at a bbq Saturday night it alerted me and my brother. We had a quick chat with her through the pendant, and all was good. My MIL on the other hand refuses to wear hers, and spent a night outside after a fall. ETA: if she's accessed My Aged Care, she might be able to get one for no cost through a program called GEAT to Go.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 days ago (1 children)

and spent a night outside after a fall

Gawd that's awful.

And thank you kindly I'm going to look into that.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I’m sorry to hear. It’s often a difficult conversation that doesn’t always end the way you want it to.

You’re also trying to protect her from having a horrible accident without a means for someone to get to her in time as well.

I hope things go ok for you.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 days ago

Thank you. I think I'm just going to try and reduce tripping hazards when I see them and work out how to do that conversation.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

You might find this resource helpful: Falls Prevention

If she isn’t already using My Aged Care, get that process started as soon as possible.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 days ago (1 children)
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[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 days ago (1 children)

If his nanna was a horsie, she would have had a nap.... Or something 🚲

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 4 days ago

Extreme pollen again tomorrow and then 35 degrees on Wednesday. I should do all of my errands today but I seem to be moving very slowly.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 4 days ago (14 children)

Some fuck has been flying a quad-copter over my place for a few months now. I want to build an RF jammer thing but it's a $1.5 million or up to 8 years in prison penalty :( My only option is to convince the resident magpie to take it out.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 days ago

They are so annoying, aren't they? I get DoorDash drones flying over my place, I absolutely hate them. Door Dash claims they are really quiet and fly high enough they are not annoying, but I am regularly being annoyed by the sound so that claim is obviously rubbish.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 4 days ago

πŸ”΅How does it feel

πŸ’™to treat me like you do?

πŸ¦‹When you've laid your hands upon me

πŸŒ€And told me who you are

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 days ago (19 children)

Anyone else? C'mon lurkers say GO! I can make your lucky day.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)

The man threw

Will he take it? Probably not. That's another story.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

And did he take it? No he did not. Idiot.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 days ago

I was in the between stage of going out and getting something to eat.

Was umming and ahhing if I should do it or not and ended not doing it.

Maybe tomorrow if things are open as I have to work half a day.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 days ago (10 children)

Happy extra long weekend to those that are bludging it today.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 days ago

Sadly I am at work. We really need today to be a public holiday too.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)

time to update this iphone log in stuff

i seriously am not tech savvy but I do try

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

I can help if you need or if you’re having any troubles.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I'm good, 😘 I'll look it up on google if I must and I do not give up πŸ‘

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