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[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 10 points 3 weeks ago

Old pic, very suitable mood

black cat under doona

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 9 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

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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[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 8 points 3 weeks ago (6 children)

Do a little dance πŸ•ΊπŸ’ƒ Make a little love πŸ’• Get down tonight πŸ‘‡ πŸŒƒ Get down tonight πŸ‘‡ πŸŒƒ

🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

[–] imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

πŸ’ƒπŸ»πŸ’ƒπŸ»πŸ•ΊπŸ»

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[–] Force_majeure1234@aussie.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

πŸ™ŒπŸ’…πŸŽΆπŸ™πŸ»πŸ»πŸ»

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago

Cheers mate 🍻

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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 7 points 3 weeks ago (8 children)

It's wild and wet out there. Not sure where little dude goes in bad weather because it's not home. I bought bedding straw to put in the round plastic bin I have and a tarp for now. Hopefully set up a dry area tomorrow

[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Aw puss will be alright. They're tough little guys, true survivors. I'm sure he'll be rapt with the straw :3

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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

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. It’s also released a flap that’s in the way of where he jumps out of the yard.

Will try to order a couple of shitty Kmarget tarps and reassess.

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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

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.

spoilerGetting shit done but vividly recalling the feeling of a sick sooky Melbcat burrowing her soft head into the crook of my neck for comfort.

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

not just for her comfort, but yours. She's there with you.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago

I wish she was :(

[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Just skip Autumn and go straight to Winter I see.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago

Autumn is always windy so this is normal

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Happy birthday YarraByte! Thanks Melba for the thread. I see YarraByte is off celebrating today

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

I wuz nearly blown away. 🫠

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

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[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

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.

[–] SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)
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[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

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.

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[–] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago

I’ve had a pleasantly productive day at work (a nice change from this week’s programming) and have footy tickets tonight.

Ver good

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

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

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Bunting already, happy boy.

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[–] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

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.

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[–] tombruzzo@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago

Pizza time at work today because we work off a whack ass financial year here

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago

Dog sitting update.

Neighbour asked me if it's okay if him and his missus stay out till late and can dog stay here.

I benevolently agreed....not letting onto that the dog has been walked, fed and is currently snuggled up to me on the couch.

I'm sleeping on the couch tonight it seems.

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago

Not gonna lie. Trackies and hoodie this morning is 100% my vibe.

Pity we're back to high 20's next week.

[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

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.

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[–] _miss_cellophane_@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

Ugh! Random agoraphobia while out at the shops for ramen ingredients. Do not want. What the heck.

At least the ramen slaps.

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[–] tone212_@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (3 children)

Has anyone had a β€œcanker sore” 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, it’s amazing how much stress messes up our physical health too.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Rub some Vegemite on it, that stings but can help. Or get some Chlorofluor oral gel from the chemist.

Make sure you’re up on B12 (so Marmite might be a better choice of spread)

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[–] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago

I’m so enjoying having functional internet. I didn’t for most of yesterday

[–] tombruzzo@aussie.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

Well, I'm playing Doom Eternal. Lets just say it won't come up on my steam profile if you get what I'm sayin

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[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Need a new hoodie I guess...

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[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago

it's wild out there

it will bring lots of shells to the beach 😊

[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Weighed myself today. Lost 5kg in less than two weeks due to the depression. Jfc.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Would you have a postal box to send a can of Ensure powder to?

[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Nah I don't have a PO box, but I'm honestly not adverse to giving you my address lol, I trust you.

I also appreciate your offer immensely πŸ™ I've just lacked an appetite at all, so eating has become a major chore. I have soup I can reheat tonight, but I'll let you know if this doesn't stop πŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œ you are truly the kindest soul

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[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

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

[–] Force_majeure1234@aussie.zone 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

GOOD MORNING frolicking Friday fae!

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