Yarrabyte has clearly celebrated a little too hard again. Must order some more beroccas, they'll need them and I've run out of the hair of the dog.
LowExperience2368 - 3mon
My aunt is trying to give me unsolicited dating advice. She is only about 15 years older than me, but the advice reads baby boomer. The man should pay, buy you flowers, open your car door, spoil you. What if I want to spoil a man? What if I don't even end up dating a man?
Her credentials include being in a ten year unfulfilling relationship and now a six month one where the guy has paid for mostly everything. I don't know anything about the guy, except he makes money and takes her out to dinner. Her view is that I'm a coward because I want to grow into myself more before I date someone. I think you should be mostly happy with yourself before you date someone, or you've got a big fat lesson in self-love coming your way. Haha
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Bottom_racer - 3mon
buy you flowers
I used to grow flowers to give to an ex of mine. She and her mum always complimented that they last so long. When she found out I didn't buy them she didn't like them any more lol.
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Gibsonhasafluffybutt - 3mon
Hahaha Jesus Christ man.
9
LowExperience2368 - 3mon
Wow, that would make me love them even more! I've been wanting to grow more flowers for ages. Extended family are currently growing waratahs in the backyard and they are gorgeous.
Ex for a reason lol
9
Nath - 3mon
What? Growing flowers is loads more effort than just buying them.
If I pay $60 for a bunch of flowers, that's something like 1-2 hours work. Growing them? No idea how long that takes, but I bet it's longer than that.
4
Seagoon_ - 3mon
It constantly amazes how many boomer hippy feminists are all into men taking the initiative, men paying, men treating them like a princess, the women see it as a power move
it enrages me
and it also enrages me how many men believe it too , they also see it as a power move
No one is treating the other as an equal , no one is talking , making plans together,
and it's not normal, it never was , successful relationships were always based on respect and equality even if there was division of labour
also, we have stop measuring people and actions in monetary terms
the home grown flowers are beautiful
but so can shop bought flowers be beautiful
it's all about intent of the giver
and the values of the recipient
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LowExperience2368 - 3mon
She's a millennial 😛 but yes it enrages me too and I agree with you. I didn't love the movie Materialists, but it does exaggerate how materialistic modern dating is.
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Gibsonhasafluffybutt - 3mon
I have always, and will always look for an equal.
Not a slave at my whim nor a monarch who requires tribute.
5
LowExperience2368 - 3mon
This. It shits me when people think men should do all the "charming".
3
melbaboutown - 3mon
Be careful of these types. She might try to sneakily set you up with some rando just so you ‘have someone’. Because they pity single people and think that’s doing you a favour.
What if I want to spoil a man?
Be careful of doing that too unless you want to pick up a hobosexual. Which you don’t. (Btw they come in every gender.)
Staying single and growing into yourself is a really good option.
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LowExperience2368 - 3mon
Thanks.
I don't think she'd be that bad but she did say she would swipe for me if I had dating apps. No thanks.
Today I learnt what a hobosexual was. Definitely won't fall into the trap of becoming a sugar mummy hahaha. shudders
3
Force_majeure123 - 3mon
She thicc
10
Rusty Raven - 3mon
I have finally submitted a slightly overdue assignment for my course. It's pretty rough, it's the last subject and I've really lost interest now. I just need to do one more assignment well enough to pass the subject and the Diploma is done though. I am looking forward to not having any more assignment deadlines hanging over my head.
9
PeelerSheila - 3mon
Today I did 10,704 steps. I took the Minipeelers shopping for a gift for their dad (it's MrExPeelers birthday in a week or so) and we wandered all around Northland. When we got home I saw I'd done almost 8,000 steps, so I got out my trusty hand weights and did some step core and upper body exercises combined until I kicked it over the 10,000. Normally when I come home from an adventure with the kids I'm exhausted and want to go have a lie down, but my strength and endurance is slowly improving. Also my t-shirts seem to fit better. Yes! 💪🏼
9
tone212_ - 3mon
Shopping is great cardio!
5
anotherspringchicken - 3mon
I’ve been meaning to start doing weights and am inspired by your progress
4
Seagoon_ - 3mon
I should too but one thing at a time.
( maybe those ankle and wrist weights would be good for me??? )
4
Seagoon_ - 3mon
You inspired me to buy a new fitness tracker. I got a new one, so cheap now and it's great, does everything I want.
Just guessing my 3km 3x a week hikes don't seem to take that many steps, maybe 5000 at most , and I walk slow but it's roughish terrain, I jump around on rocks and across very uneven ground so that seems to be helping my fitness. The tracker will tell me!!
3
Rusty Raven - 3mon
🐕🦮🐕🦺🐩🐶
Hair of the dog is something I have plenty of, anyone in need is welcome to grab some!
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TheWitchofThornbury2 - 3mon
Wonderful! Please sling some my way.
7
Catfish - 3mon
Road has been tripped, birthday person birthday'd. Smoke washed out of sinuses and tent drying. Kitties predictably broke into the food robot. Way too much time spent near Boyo's horrendous ex whom we were unaware would be in attendance. Hilarious small child not taught the meaning of the word Fucknugget 😝
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Taleya - 3mon
teach them fartweasel. They can't get in trouble for that one per se, there's no rude words....but it'll piss the parents off no end
4
anotherspringchicken - 3mon
I’m going to use that at work, for when I have to be proper and not swear
2
StudSpud The Starchy - 3mon
And I've picked up a cold from the 9mn old niece. The green snot should have clued me in, but I would have appreciated some warning from BIL 🤦♀️
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Catfish - 3mon
Children = magic germ collectors. Not a fun Pokémon
6
StudSpud The Starchy - 3mon
BIL and his wife would be quite shitty if we didn't attend the BBQ they're having at FILs place. So I'll go with a mask on and tissues up my nose and we'll see how they feel then 😂
6
Gibsonhasafluffybutt - 3mon
God practice is so tiring. 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 over and over with the metronome.
Gah.
7
LowExperience2368 - 3mon
It is, but I'm sure it will be worth it!
6
Gibsonhasafluffybutt - 3mon
It had definitely paid off, I try to keep reminding myself of that when my brain feels like it’s going to leak out of my ears lol
I was thinking of getting a cat someday, but I'm not entirely convinced after seeing this
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Gibsonhasafluffybutt - 3mon
I think this is a Gibson exclusive feature lol
3
StudSpud The Starchy - 3mon
Man, this family. They get together and it's like the in-laws (myself, sils husband, bils wife) don't exist.
In-laws gotta stick together I guess 😂 it would be easier if they didn't talk over us tbh.
I do love them, sincerely, but we're just accessories I guess 😂
7
Seagoon_ - 3mon
sorted out tshirts and tops today, things me and miss seagoon will never wear, a big bag of good stuff, all clean and in good repair, not worn out either, for the op shop
7
melbaboutown - 3mon
I need to do that soon. A lot of stuff could go…
Problem is I don’t want to let go of the daggy old stuff as that’s what I feel more comfortable wearing.
3
LowExperience2368 - 3mon
Hammock set up. Time to relax for a little bit before work!
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Gibsonhasafluffybutt - 3mon
Luxurious!
4
LowExperience2368 - 3mon
I believe the hammock was purchased from Temu for 15 bucks. Highly recommend if you've got a bit of space!
4
Seagoon_ - 3mon
i'm awake
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LowExperience2368 - 3mon
Anyone know of good places to scream at the top of your lungs?
6
Seagoon_ - 3mon
beach
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Bottom_racer - 3mon
lol yep :)
4
TheWitchofThornbury2 - 3mon
Second this. Anywhere where there's not many people, and it's clearly visible that you are NOT being attacked. I would not recommend the reception area of your local police station cos screaming there could be misconstrued.
3
LowExperience2368 - 3mon
My fear would be worrying people that I'm in trouble. Now to find a beach where I can scream.
3
calhoon2005 - 3mon
Whilst doing laps at the local pool....plus you get a bonus fitness point
4
anotherspringchicken - 3mon
I suggest in the car (maybe not in traffic) or underwater
Also, hope you’re doing ok
3
LowExperience2368 - 3mon
Cheers. I'm okay thanks, just have to let off some steam.
2
PeelerSheila - 3mon
Pity the footy season is over, I always found it ideal!
2
Gibsonhasafluffybutt - 3mon
Into a microphone (at a rehearsal room, very cheap during the day).
2
tone212_ - 3mon
I screamed in my car earlier today, and it was justified. The world was TESTING me today.
2
melbaboutown - 3mon
When Melbcat went to the sunspot in the other room I sunscreened her nose and quickly changed the bedding. Then I took the chance to vacuum behind the bed and bedside table, and re-scrub a stubborn spot where a drink had spilled.
I had to use the loud vacuum and the scented carpet cleaner plus keep the furniture off so the carpet could dry (towels then air). Melbcat came in really quickly to investigate though. She’s stressed about the rearrangement and tried to walk on the damp chemicals 😩
I’ve put a towel down with the furniture over it now and multiple windows and doors have been cracked the whole time to air out the perfume. Oh man it stinks. I have the kitty inhaler ready and will probably keep the fans on overnight.
My back definitely has an opinion about today.
5
Seagoon_ - 3mon
still tired and in pjs, but already cleaned the kitchen, washed floors, put a load of washing on and am running the dishwasher
🥱
5
melbaboutown - 3mon
The black cat has been hanging around my place heaps and I’m not sure why. Is it the water, is he hunting, is he being social?
I can’t work out if he needs help but I can’t feed him or let him in.
5
Seagoon_ - 3mon
cats have a wide territory, they just like to walk around, there might be a nice sleeping spot in your yard,
2
Eagle - 3mon
That and they can be assholes, and he's stirring Melbcat.
2
melbaboutown - 3mon
Pots got a bit dry but there are sproots.
I wish I had more energy for constructive activities
5
Seagoon_ - 3mon
I think you do lots of constructive things , they may be a small thing everyday but it's all adding up to good things
and I recall reading an autobiography by Bertrand Russell, writing about his method of creation
For a few years for a project he would study and study and get skills , then he would be tired, sated, feeling like he just couldn't do any more so he would rest on the project for 6 months.
That 6 months wasn't really rest at all, it was his mind working on how to use all the data and skills on his project, how to do his project, even changing what the project might be.
Then "rested" he would spend a few months in a frenzy of work .
But that study and rest was the real work, the getting it on paper was recording his work.
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melbaboutown - 3mon
I wish I got something done everyday! But thanks, that’s a good way to look at it.
3
Seagoon_ - 3mon
You looked after pot plants today. That's something.
2
Seagoon_ - 3mon
Imma spend an hour in the garden watering , potting and weeding and raking and stuff
Thanks for taking away my feeling of being special in 8 minutes flat
6
CEOofmyhouse56 - 3mon
You have always been special ❤️
6
Force_majeure123 - 3mon
50/50 😧
5
anotherspringchicken - 3mon
Ditto! Annoyed I got the farting one wrong
4
Seagoon_ - 3mon
I'm surprised as you are a veritable Dean Swift as to farting
3
Seagoon_ - 3mon
45
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Rusty Raven - 3mon
50/50
Finally I quiz I can do!
4
PeelerSheila - 3mon
35/50.
2
Gibsonhasafluffybutt - 3mon
Blerghhhhhh :(
Edit: ok enough sooking. Off to the gym lol
5
tombruzzo - 3mon
I hit our luggage suitcase last night and hurt my little toe. Now it's bruised and it hurts to walk a bit. I'm not sure if that means it's broken or not, but at least today will involve a bit of driving and not walking
5
melbaboutown - 3mon
I wish there was more good stuff on Tubi. I could try to crack into one of the books lying around but am kind of mentally tired and also can’t really crochet while I read if I wanted to.
Grilled kiwifruit on buttered toast please chef. And coffee.
3
bacon - 3mon
🔥🥝
🧈🍞
☕️
2
TheWitchofThornbury2 - 3mon
Thanks chef!
3
Force_majeure123 - 3mon
Fruit trifle and some hash browns please
2
bacon - 3mon
🍓🧁
🍒🧁
🍇🧁
🍑🧁
🍍🧁
🥔🥔
2
Rusty Raven - 3mon
Now that I don't have the looming deadline of an assignment to avoid I've started my cross stitch again. One of the kits is on black fabric and is counted instead of printed directly on the fabric so I can only manage short bursts when there is not too much distraction and I am not too tired. I'm just about at the point it needs to go away and I'll work on the easier one instead for a while. The easy one also has the advantage that it involves cats.
4
Seagoon_ - 3mon
That's one to do in the daytime under lights and next to a window
what you can also do is make a grid pattern of ten squares by ten squares with a single white thread , remove white thread when finished
1
Rusty Raven - 3mon
That would be the ideal conditions, but I have the cross stitch for an activity for work when there is not much happening - especially on night shifts. I'm thinking of taking in a little usb lamp I have with a bendy neck and adjustable brightness and light tone, it should make it a lot easier.
TheWitchofThornbury2 in melbourne
Discussion Thread 🧲 Sunday 28 September 2025
Yarrabyte has clearly celebrated a little too hard again. Must order some more beroccas, they'll need them and I've run out of the hair of the dog.
My aunt is trying to give me unsolicited dating advice. She is only about 15 years older than me, but the advice reads baby boomer. The man should pay, buy you flowers, open your car door, spoil you. What if I want to spoil a man? What if I don't even end up dating a man?
Her credentials include being in a ten year unfulfilling relationship and now a six month one where the guy has paid for mostly everything. I don't know anything about the guy, except he makes money and takes her out to dinner. Her view is that I'm a coward because I want to grow into myself more before I date someone. I think you should be mostly happy with yourself before you date someone, or you've got a big fat lesson in self-love coming your way. Haha
I used to grow flowers to give to an ex of mine. She and her mum always complimented that they last so long. When she found out I didn't buy them she didn't like them any more lol.
Hahaha Jesus Christ man.
Wow, that would make me love them even more! I've been wanting to grow more flowers for ages. Extended family are currently growing waratahs in the backyard and they are gorgeous.
Ex for a reason lol
What? Growing flowers is loads more effort than just buying them.
If I pay $60 for a bunch of flowers, that's something like 1-2 hours work. Growing them? No idea how long that takes, but I bet it's longer than that.
It constantly amazes how many boomer hippy feminists are all into men taking the initiative, men paying, men treating them like a princess, the women see it as a power move
it enrages me
and it also enrages me how many men believe it too , they also see it as a power move
No one is treating the other as an equal , no one is talking , making plans together,
and it's not normal, it never was , successful relationships were always based on respect and equality even if there was division of labour
also, we have stop measuring people and actions in monetary terms
the home grown flowers are beautiful
but so can shop bought flowers be beautiful
it's all about intent of the giver
and the values of the recipient
She's a millennial 😛 but yes it enrages me too and I agree with you. I didn't love the movie Materialists, but it does exaggerate how materialistic modern dating is.
I have always, and will always look for an equal.
Not a slave at my whim nor a monarch who requires tribute.
This. It shits me when people think men should do all the "charming".
Be careful of these types. She might try to sneakily set you up with some rando just so you ‘have someone’. Because they pity single people and think that’s doing you a favour.
Be careful of doing that too unless you want to pick up a hobosexual. Which you don’t. (Btw they come in every gender.)
Staying single and growing into yourself is a really good option.
Thanks.
I don't think she'd be that bad but she did say she would swipe for me if I had dating apps. No thanks.
Today I learnt what a hobosexual was. Definitely won't fall into the trap of becoming a sugar mummy hahaha. shudders
She thicc
I have finally submitted a slightly overdue assignment for my course. It's pretty rough, it's the last subject and I've really lost interest now. I just need to do one more assignment well enough to pass the subject and the Diploma is done though. I am looking forward to not having any more assignment deadlines hanging over my head.
Today I did 10,704 steps. I took the Minipeelers shopping for a gift for their dad (it's MrExPeelers birthday in a week or so) and we wandered all around Northland. When we got home I saw I'd done almost 8,000 steps, so I got out my trusty hand weights and did some step core and upper body exercises combined until I kicked it over the 10,000. Normally when I come home from an adventure with the kids I'm exhausted and want to go have a lie down, but my strength and endurance is slowly improving. Also my t-shirts seem to fit better. Yes! 💪🏼
Shopping is great cardio!
I’ve been meaning to start doing weights and am inspired by your progress
I should too but one thing at a time.
( maybe those ankle and wrist weights would be good for me??? )
You inspired me to buy a new fitness tracker. I got a new one, so cheap now and it's great, does everything I want.
Just guessing my 3km 3x a week hikes don't seem to take that many steps, maybe 5000 at most , and I walk slow but it's roughish terrain, I jump around on rocks and across very uneven ground so that seems to be helping my fitness. The tracker will tell me!!
🐕🦮🐕🦺🐩🐶
Hair of the dog is something I have plenty of, anyone in need is welcome to grab some!
Wonderful! Please sling some my way.
Road has been tripped, birthday person birthday'd. Smoke washed out of sinuses and tent drying. Kitties predictably broke into the food robot. Way too much time spent near Boyo's horrendous ex whom we were unaware would be in attendance. Hilarious small child not taught the meaning of the word Fucknugget 😝
teach them fartweasel. They can't get in trouble for that one per se, there's no rude words....but it'll piss the parents off no end
I’m going to use that at work, for when I have to be proper and not swear
And I've picked up a cold from the 9mn old niece. The green snot should have clued me in, but I would have appreciated some warning from BIL 🤦♀️
Children = magic germ collectors. Not a fun Pokémon
BIL and his wife would be quite shitty if we didn't attend the BBQ they're having at FILs place. So I'll go with a mask on and tissues up my nose and we'll see how they feel then 😂
God practice is so tiring. 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 over and over with the metronome.
Gah.
It is, but I'm sure it will be worth it!
It had definitely paid off, I try to keep reminding myself of that when my brain feels like it’s going to leak out of my ears lol
 don't exist.
In-laws gotta stick together I guess 😂 it would be easier if they didn't talk over us tbh.
I do love them, sincerely, but we're just accessories I guess 😂
sorted out tshirts and tops today, things me and miss seagoon will never wear, a big bag of good stuff, all clean and in good repair, not worn out either, for the op shop
I need to do that soon. A lot of stuff could go…
Problem is I don’t want to let go of the daggy old stuff as that’s what I feel more comfortable wearing.
Hammock set up. Time to relax for a little bit before work!
Luxurious!
I believe the hammock was purchased from Temu for 15 bucks. Highly recommend if you've got a bit of space!
i'm awake
Anyone know of good places to scream at the top of your lungs?
beach
lol yep :)
Second this. Anywhere where there's not many people, and it's clearly visible that you are NOT being attacked. I would not recommend the reception area of your local police station cos screaming there could be misconstrued.
My fear would be worrying people that I'm in trouble. Now to find a beach where I can scream.
Whilst doing laps at the local pool....plus you get a bonus fitness point
I suggest in the car (maybe not in traffic) or underwater
Also, hope you’re doing ok
Cheers. I'm okay thanks, just have to let off some steam.
Pity the footy season is over, I always found it ideal!
Into a microphone (at a rehearsal room, very cheap during the day).
I screamed in my car earlier today, and it was justified. The world was TESTING me today.
When Melbcat went to the sunspot in the other room I sunscreened her nose and quickly changed the bedding. Then I took the chance to vacuum behind the bed and bedside table, and re-scrub a stubborn spot where a drink had spilled.
I had to use the loud vacuum and the scented carpet cleaner plus keep the furniture off so the carpet could dry (towels then air). Melbcat came in really quickly to investigate though. She’s stressed about the rearrangement and tried to walk on the damp chemicals 😩
I’ve put a towel down with the furniture over it now and multiple windows and doors have been cracked the whole time to air out the perfume. Oh man it stinks. I have the kitty inhaler ready and will probably keep the fans on overnight.
My back definitely has an opinion about today.
still tired and in pjs, but already cleaned the kitchen, washed floors, put a load of washing on and am running the dishwasher
🥱
The black cat has been hanging around my place heaps and I’m not sure why. Is it the water, is he hunting, is he being social?
I can’t work out if he needs help but I can’t feed him or let him in.
cats have a wide territory, they just like to walk around, there might be a nice sleeping spot in your yard,
That and they can be assholes, and he's stirring Melbcat.
Pots got a bit dry but there are sproots.
I wish I had more energy for constructive activities
I think you do lots of constructive things , they may be a small thing everyday but it's all adding up to good things
and I recall reading an autobiography by Bertrand Russell, writing about his method of creation
For a few years for a project he would study and study and get skills , then he would be tired, sated, feeling like he just couldn't do any more so he would rest on the project for 6 months.
That 6 months wasn't really rest at all, it was his mind working on how to use all the data and skills on his project, how to do his project, even changing what the project might be.
Then "rested" he would spend a few months in a frenzy of work .
But that study and rest was the real work, the getting it on paper was recording his work.
I wish I got something done everyday! But thanks, that’s a good way to look at it.
You looked after pot plants today. That's something.
Imma spend an hour in the garden watering , potting and weeding and raking and stuff
sunday quiz
40/50 yayyy!! I must be a kid at heart.
50/50
Thanks for taking away my feeling of being special in 8 minutes flat
You have always been special ❤️
50/50 😧
Ditto! Annoyed I got the farting one wrong
I'm surprised as you are a veritable Dean Swift as to farting
45
50/50
Finally I quiz I can do!
35/50.
Blerghhhhhh :(
Edit: ok enough sooking. Off to the gym lol
I hit our luggage suitcase last night and hurt my little toe. Now it's bruised and it hurts to walk a bit. I'm not sure if that means it's broken or not, but at least today will involve a bit of driving and not walking
I wish there was more good stuff on Tubi. I could try to crack into one of the books lying around but am kind of mentally tired and also can’t really crochet while I read if I wanted to.
Audiobooks?
Maybe. I’m feeling scattered and picky
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Grilled kiwifruit on buttered toast please chef. And coffee.
🔥🥝
🧈🍞
☕️
Thanks chef!
Fruit trifle and some hash browns please
🍓🧁
🍒🧁
🍇🧁
🍑🧁
🍍🧁
🥔🥔
Now that I don't have the looming deadline of an assignment to avoid I've started my cross stitch again. One of the kits is on black fabric and is counted instead of printed directly on the fabric so I can only manage short bursts when there is not too much distraction and I am not too tired. I'm just about at the point it needs to go away and I'll work on the easier one instead for a while. The easy one also has the advantage that it involves cats.
That's one to do in the daytime under lights and next to a window
what you can also do is make a grid pattern of ten squares by ten squares with a single white thread , remove white thread when finished
That would be the ideal conditions, but I have the cross stitch for an activity for work when there is not much happening - especially on night shifts. I'm thinking of taking in a little usb lamp I have with a bendy neck and adjustable brightness and light tone, it should make it a lot easier.
good night every one
sweet dreams 😘