packing continues
we were all too tired to cook so we had fish and chips, I'll cook tomorrow
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Iβm watching curling. I have no idea whatβs going on. Thereβs a lot of yelling and frantic sweeping.
Saw a Tawny Frogmouth on the dog walk this morning. First one I've seen in my area.
awesome , they are so cool
I startled it in my neighbours pear trees. It flew into a gum and tried the If I'm very still I'm invisibile trick.
so cool, sounds like you got an up close view
In the tree, might be hard to see. Right middle.
I love these guys! Such an odd looking bird. We get them in the larger trees in my local park.
Goreamn aramex. Offically "onboard for delivery " for a week
why do people use these cunts
I found the pic I took of one of the strays the day before I started feeding them
They grow up so fast hey
Melbcat is still resting a lot in her bed and a bit off her food. I wonder if itβs nausea, the heat or the stress of another cat being around. At other times sheβs lounging at the door and crying to go out, probably hoping to punch on.
I took some wet food out to the black cat with nutritional yeast on top for a vitamin boost and to encourage him to eat. He reluctantly licked it once then walked away giving his tail a single flick. Bro, youβre so malnourished youβre getting bald spots. Eat. It could be he prefers dry food or needs a stinkier food to smell it properly.
If it makes you feel better the strays will turn their noses up at certain wet food because it's not their favourite brand.
Cats....
Iβm surprised at it because of how thin he is, and think maybe cat flu has dulled his appetite?
Itβs the Smitten homebrand from Woolies in beef so maybe something in fish might work
he might only be able to eat a small amount at a time and nothing too rich
I remember when Allie was super thin she loved Dine fish
Good idea. ~~And maybe Iβll try some Fancy Feast pate as well~~ Probably too rich
aw, hugs and what a silly puss
maybe just give him plain food
Yeah I got rid of it and put out the rest plain with some dry food
Edit: I could try roast chicken but donβt want to let Melbcat smell something delicious sheβs allergic to
a chaotic busy day helping the young Seagoons get ready to move house
Attempt was made. The recipe said to simmer the tomato base for five minutes and it should be ready for the eggs, but because I used crushed tomatoes, it took longer. Will report back after taste test. I'm just glad I actually made something, even if the capsicum wasn't julienned.
I look forward to your spaghetti bolognaise adventures. Then move on to lasagna ....
Tomato paste is KING.
Thank you. I think my next dish will be Pad Thai though, but spagbol does sound like a good idea.
that looks delicious
mmmmmshakshukaaa
Shakshouka? Good choice. I'd have it with bread, hommus and yoghurt. I put hommus on most things though.
Would totally smash that
That looks so good, and I'm sure it tastes amazing!
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Meeting with the place I do contract work for just finished. I asked for a bigger fee % for most types of projects I handle for them, plus now was the time to go for it with their resource shortages. I was pretty nervous about this meeting, but prepared and I made my case. Now I wait to hear what they say. If they say no, then I'll just pick up less new projects and they can deal with the resource shortfall themselves. It's not going to become my problem when they don't incentivise me.
I hope it works out. For what it's worth, I think you did the right thing.
My sewing machine is possessed. It's running without the foot pedal connected!
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Can the poltergeist be taught to follow a pattern?
I have rum, dried mint, and tarot cards available. Think they might help?
It works perfectly except having to stop/start with the power switch all of a sudden. Bloody bizarre.
Sacrifice a black chicken. Use the feathers to oil the machine. It's nearly still the full moon so maybe that will help. Would recommend using henbane or wolfsbane rather than dried mint. Drink the rum, and then you won't care. Put the tarot cards away in case they get hurt.
That only applies to mechanical sewing machines. The ritual for the computerised ones is 'turn it off, then turn it on again'. If this ritual doesn't work drinking the rum is still the appropriate next step.
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good night everyone π½
enjoy the curling π§Ήπ₯
CT Scan came back clear, headache is still present though. Spent nearly 13 hours in bed, just sleeping on and off. Glad work has been very understanding!
so many hugs
happy it came back clear, hope your headaches get better real soon
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Convinced the team to go to a nice winery for a tour and lunch because why not? There is every possibility we could actually do something there so you could say it's justified. They were impressed at the very least
very nice π
Me: You gotta letter today from Amplifon
Him: Pardon?
Me: AMPLIFON, LETTER
Him: Why?
The rip off hearing aid people? Go to costco if you need them.= Or maybe you don't and it's spam.
Sounds like he does need them π
Iβm going to have to get a physio -_-
P A K I D G E D A Y
The forecast is for a pleasantly relaxed work day. Nice
Boyo has a Zoom interview shortly and is not amenable to the suggestion he change out of a t-shirt for a sex toy shop. Hopefully coffee will kick some sense into this.
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