Iβve had a pleasantly productive day at work (a nice change from this weekβs programming) and have footy tickets tonight.
Ver good
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Yeah this tarp has liberated itself from half the clamps and tried to sail the world. The sheer size of it lets it catch too much air. Itβs also released a flap thatβs in the way of where he jumps out of the yard.
Will try to order a couple of shitty Kmarget tarps and reassess.
I am just 1000 steps away from completing this weeks fitness goals. πͺπββοΈ
At the moment I'm still focusing mostly on just working out a baseline for what I can actually do and what timing works out best. I have definitely lost a lot of strength since the last time I was doing exercise, I'm tired out by a very low level of work at the moment.
The treadmill has been working well, being able to watch a video while I walk makes it much easier to motivate myself to get a few extra steps at the end of the day if I need to (and will definitely be much easier once winter hits). It also has a wi-fi connection to a phone app so I can create my own programs, so I've got a basic interval program to start with to try and up my capacity to be able to do some running as well. It does fold away really easily too, so I can also use the same space for doing my weights and it is still usable as a study. I
I wuz nearly blown away. π«
the beach was clean and new sand sand laid down, very few shells but I did get some big cart rut shells
the only footprints were mine
Do a little dance πΊπ Make a little love π Get down tonight π π Get down tonight π π
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Has anyone had a βcanker soreβ on their tongue before? I just woke up with this sore yesterday. Eating has now become a painful experience. Food has to be in liquid form to go down and even then it still hurts. Booked in with the doc for later today.
Dinner will need to be some kind of soup.
Stress caused apparently, itβs amazing how much stress messes up our physical health too.
Rub some Vegemite on it, that stings but can help. Or get some Chlorofluor oral gel from the chemist.
Make sure youβre up on B12 (so Marmite might be a better choice of spread)
Oh yes. I got sick as a kid with something that caused them and now I get one or two mild ones often if I am about to come down with the flu. Salt water gargle bit weirdly avoid salty or acidic food. Bonjela helps (do they still make that?)
Neighbour is dogsitting an Australian shepherd this week. The dog's owner is a mutual friend.
Neighbour had to run errands today and the dog is crying. Messaged neighbour that I'm taking the dog to my house (have keys to his joint) and he can stay out longer.
Doggo is snoozing on the couch right now and has made himself at home.
I understand there's a connection with the Basque sheepherders of early California - I believe they were the first to develop the breed. Only reasonable I reckon to call a dog with absolutely NO connection to Australia an Australian Shepherd. We already had kelpies and heelers so not needed by us as working dogs.
Is that a blue heeler?
Tis it's own breed, bred in California from imported collies.
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I messaged the dog's owner and said next time he wants a dogsitter we're here (literally next door).
Pizza time at work today because we work off a whack ass financial year here
I ventured to the local NQR store for the first time today. I'm not sure if I like going there for the value or because they have different things to buy. I've stocked up on salmon, in the form of both burgers and frozen cooked chunks. I also got some turkey schnitzels and a frozen veg mix.
There was one small mess up - I thought I was buying a bottle of shampoo and two of conditioner, but it was actually two shampoos and one conditioner. As I always use the conditioner quicker this will lead to a significant imbalance.
I accidentally bought the wrong soil for orchids π΅
If the wind dies down a little I might nip on down to the close beach to see what the storms have brought in.
no rain might also be good
I definitely bought way too much tarp for my needs... I've quickly secured it the best I can but that thing is billowing like a spinnaker. It's probably not going to stay. Adjustments will have to be made to redirect the water runoff or prevent pooling too.
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Getting shit done but vividly recalling the feeling of a sick sooky Melbcat burrowing her soft head into the crook of my neck for comfort.
not just for her comfort, but yours. She's there with you.
I wish she was :(
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Today i am listening to the PHM soundtrack, it has a few sad moments but it mostly makes me πππ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qJM0XMQc88&list=PLRW80bBvVD3UXB_ExupmVqzTUh3vqlxe9&index=13
Got my first bunting from Sammy today, and Cerys gave them their first hiss (not a bad one, she zoomed forward to eat a snack they'd accidentally bunted under the door and they were all up in her business so she said back off. Ears up and tail unfloofed). They also saw the electronic shutters open for the first time today and it blew their kitty minds
Bunting already, happy boy.
oh he's full on cuddling at this point. Pick him up and he lies across my chest, head on my shoulder purrr purrr purr.
Most animals tend to do that anyway, IDK why but everyone loves the boobies.
Yup. Obviously I wonβt be posting the (clothed) pics but I have selfies of Melbcat full on hugging a boob. I think itβs a mumcat memory
They all sound like they have settled in well. πΈπΈπΈ
Oh the joys β€οΈ
I GOT A FUCKING FULL NIGHTS SLEEP!!!!!!!!!
First time in over 2 years. Holy shit I feel fucking amazing. Is that what normal people feel like when they wake up?!?!
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Old pic, very suitable mood
Iβm so enjoying having functional internet. I didnβt for most of yesterday
Happy birthday YarraByte! Thanks Melba for the thread. I see YarraByte is off celebrating today
Puffer jackets are blooming in the streets of this town like flowers in springtime. Tho I did see one holdout wearing shorts & thongs - with a puffer jacket on top. People are weird.
Shorts and a puffer is premium.
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