Today’s weather forecast (Melbourne CBD, 3000): min - 16°C, max - 32°C. 100% chance of no rain

  • TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone
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    Exhausted. One of my neighbours (a pro landscape gardener) alerted me to one of her up-market clients who was getting rid of two magnificent concrete planters in order to have a new garden design. Spent this afternoon picking them up, cleaning them and placing them in the garden. They’re gorgeous - 60 cm across urns with Pan faces and garlands and fluting on the outside. Very italianate. Made in Brunswick/Coburg back in the 80s and the firm has gone out of business since. They even have a little concrete plinth for each one.

    Now the hard part - deciding what to put in them. They’re large enough for a smallish tree, so practically anything except daphne would suit. Am thinking might re-locate the rosemary to one of them, and maybe lavender in the other. Maybe a cumquat …

    I am hot, bothered, sweaty, every muscle is aching and I have no fingernails left to speak of, but also seriously stoked that these beauties are not going to end up in landfill. Estimated cost of purchasing a similar item (only made in China/Bali and not as decorated or as sturdy) is $200 plus - each.

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      Score. Depending on the size maybe one or two dwarf lemon trees? Would fit the theme.

      But definitely a good idea to house plants you already have

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      beautiful, I hope they bring you much joy

      I had some of these when I lived in yerp, they are based on ancient roadside shrines to Bacchus.

      I used to put huge tuber begonias in them , in a pot of course, just put the plastic pot in the urn and took it out when I wanted to change plants

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    2 days ago

    Reconnected with my oldest sister today in a 4+ hour phone call. Was so good to talk to her! Feeling very happy and sort of grounded right now.

    Edit: we haven’t spoken for about 25 years after I “went dark” due to mental health issues and personal problems.

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      That’s huge! Wow, well done to you (both?) for being able to have that conversation. I feel you on having dropped out with some people during dark times and it takes so much bravery and vulnerability to reconnect.

      Sometimes we really underestimate the grounding power of just free wheeling conversation… I felt the same way after catching up with my friend today. I’m really glad you filled your cup

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    Bit down today, trying to keep myself motivated but it’s a little hard at times when you’ve been given news that things might not be ok with someone’s health.

    It’s all up to possibilities and anything could happen moving forward, I really hope that it turns out ok and things can return to normal but it’s outside of my control which is frustrating because you can’t do anything about it to change the outcome.

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    2 days ago

    The problem with waking up at almost 2pm is that it’s almost bed time :(

    Fuck it im staying up late. Monday is usually a slow day anyway.

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      Hell yeah?

      Dunno, I like the late night. Peaceful. Sucks when you have shit to do though

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    Cheers all!

    E: Resident maggie also says cheers:

    She was trusting enough to eat it off my leg when I was breaking it up for her which is a first. She’s evolving.

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    I got the dates wrong and the Dark Souls community event actually ended on Friday, not started then. I’ll still do another play through but I won’t focus on trying to do coop as much

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        I was like that before too, I like my FPSs but have gotten into the souls games since.

        Things probably started really making sense after getting through the second game, but I also just jumped in and didn’t do much research ahead of time. Despite how hard people say the games are, there’s an active online community where you can play with friends or just other people to help get through the toughest parts.

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    Boyo has cooked his brain, cat ate a stink bug with predictable consequences, and I smell like a Swamp Thing. Bring on Wednesday!

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    Decided on an early night tonight. Somebody else will need to do tomorrow’s DT

    Night DT people

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    I don’t know what it is, but I’ve felt like absolute crap lately. I’m going to make sure I practise piano tomorrow and go for a walk. I’m also going to put practise into my schedule, because I’m not practising nearly enough.

    Watched a movie called Glass Onion and it gets three out of five Hobbits from me.

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    I realised the big fruit were probably taxing the plants and that might be why they were dropping flowers. So I finally harvested them.

    One is beginning to rot from the end though, one is turning yellow so maybe kind of sun tanned, and I still don’t know if they’ve turned bitter/toxic or are safe to eat. I also dropped one on the floor and broke the skin -_-

    I still need more potting mix to plant the tiny variety of pumpkins but Big Green Shed charges $25 to deliver 2 bags… wondering if there’s a good time to ask someone to pick it up. Another flower came up from the small variety so they are really stressed and need to be planted out.

    The bird water kept running dry and I finally spotted a hole in the foil pan… I’ve given them a new one. Also the pet water dispenser I ordered came a bit cracked in the mail and I don’t really have another spot so I filled it for outside cats.

    I left washing in overnight so have just rewashed that. Melbcat was sick this morning on the doona cover and the carpet so I’ve got some more washing to do.

    She’s in her favourite bed by the window after soaking up some sun. I think at some point I’m going to sneakily get her with an anti nausea pill a few hours before dinner to ensure it kicks in.

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    My thoughts and prayers are with the queens doing day drag at Midsumma carnival today.

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      Additional thumbs up to:

      • Mpox vaccination tent
      • Divas queening out
      • Boys in short shorts
      • Just lesbians in general

      Thumbs down to:

      • The Liberal party tent
      • Drongos walking their dogs on the asphalt
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        And the layers of fabric, padding and thick wigs! 💀 They were each mothering though, looked absolutely stunning.

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          Oh god, I need a Drag Queen Mother in my life 😂

          I can’t imagine, I’m dying just in my undies and tank top. They truly are dedicated, inspo goals right there 😍😍😍

  • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zone
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    I can’t wait until TAFE starts again. I’m going stir crazy just hanging out in my head.

    I need to get a job, but I hate myself so damn much I can’t even pretend to have any confidence.

    Still haven’t reached out to my family, other than to just discuss the Timescape Vs λ-CDM theory regarding whether the universe is actually accelerating or not. It’s about the only topic I contribute to the group chat tbh, just science news.

    But, I have a GP appointment this week, for a new MHCP so I can get on the wait list for a bulk-billed psych. It’s gonna take months for an appointment but I seriously need it. I’m slipping, I can feel it, if I can hold on for a few more months, I can make it.

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    Think I spent like 5 hours poring over all the latest Severance theories (most some variation on the obvious big question of s2 e1).

    spoilers for the latest Severence episode

    Imo it’s definitely Helena down there. Not convinced it is a brainwashed/reset Helly R.

    Mark is becoming reintegrated and voluntarily rejoined MDR to help with the reintegration process and avoid what Petey went through.

    I’m pretty satisfied now. Kind of forgot to make dinner though whoops… At least I did the dreaded dishes and the clothes are almost done. Boiled some eggs to just keep me satisfied for tonight and tomorrow morning.

    Tomorrow my goal is to start early and do exactly the amount of hours I’m meant to in the field, so that hopefully I can come home early enough to rehydrate, recharge and cook up the salmon. I don’t regret not pushing myself to do anything at all this weekend - feels like I’ve managed to have a holiday after my time away and am ready for the week ahead 💪

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        Pretty stoked for the salmon tbh, haven’t bought fresh fish in god knows how long. I might get one of those frozen bulk packs of salmon fillet for future meal purposes