melbaboutown

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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 points 12 minutes ago

Right there with you. But I guess I know why

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 points 13 minutes ago* (last edited 10 minutes ago)

When I was a kid a family member would go pest control shooting and bring them home for free.

I don’t know if I could bear to kill them myself though (I couldn’t)

Edit: is myxo still a danger?

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 points 15 minutes ago* (last edited 12 minutes ago)
[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 points 19 minutes ago

That looks so nostalgic

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 points 13 hours ago* (last edited 13 hours ago)

It’s more wanting the notch that helps pull the old needle off the tube so I can change it more easily.

It really gets stuck on there and trying to just pull it off tends to dislodge the cap instead

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 20 hours ago

Sounds like neither of you gave two shits

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 20 hours ago

I haven’t cooked today, that’s something that is exhausting on a good day and almost never happens now.

But I had a small reserve from last time. I let the container of frozen beef broth/puree slowly thaw in the fridge. Then scooped out a semi-frozen spoonful to mix with boiled water to make a more hydrating and comfortably warm serving. The gradual thaw helps the food stay fresh while it gets used up.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 points 21 hours ago

Could it be a subluxation? One of my big toes likes to click and make a fuss after a sprain stretched the restraining ligament

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 7 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago) (3 children)

Well it’s still awkward and a bit fraught. Stupid needle caps coming off way more easily than the stubborn part you actually need to remove.

But I’ve given subcutaneous fluids a couple of times now, unassisted. Definitely need to get a sharps container with a removal port as that will be much easier and safer.

Edit: Zombie apocalypse skill acquired?

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 points 21 hours ago

No good :( I know there is medication to slow it and help the pain, and there are grips that make it easier to hold pencils or brushes 🤞

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Thanks, I’m hoping to catch a break. She’s eating today

 

Yarrabyte is taking a self care day

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submitted 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) by melbaboutown@aussie.zone to c/foodaustralia@aussie.zone
 

Interesting watch. I’m too young to have got the bread and dripping and didn’t have chokos but some of these are definitely familiar and weren’t bad.

Edit: They forgot the bread and butter pudding and the golden syrup dumplings.

 

If you have a surplus of lemons

 

This is a cheap way to have a big jug of cold drink that isn’t just plain water. It can be black or green tea and you can add lemon slices

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Heatwave warning (aussie.zone)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by melbaboutown@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone
 

Ok, it looks like a heatwave is coming this week from Tuesday to Friday?

Different sources (my UV warning app and search engine preview sourced from Apple Weather) especially put Wednesday at 40C and Friday at 35C.

Is that what you guys are seeing? BOM site doesn’t seem to work properly on my phone to check this reliably but be warned I guess.

Make sure to have icy poles and drink enough, get your ice cubes started. Check on the elderly, make sure your cooling is working if you have it, keep pets inside and make sure they don’t get heat stress or burn paws on asphalt when they go on a walk.

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Mango chicken curry (www.ausport.gov.au)
submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by melbaboutown@aussie.zone to c/foodaustralia@aussie.zone
 

I used to love this one, a very mild fruity curry. Fine for kids.

Don’t worry about getting hold of apricot nectar or couscous as substitutions are very easily made. I used to use orange juice instead and serve it over rice. I think I’ve seen generic brand tinned mango.

Chicken thighs could also be used instead of breast (if you’re willing to skin and cut them into strips or pieces) to make this dish cheaper.

Edit: If meat is still too expensive you could also just add browned cubes of pressed tofu or a handful of cashew or peanuts, or pad it out with broccoli

 

It’s soup weather. I can’t have tomato or cheese anymore but am randomly craving minestrone.

 

Yarrabyte come home

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