• CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zoneOP
    17·
    8 months ago

    Thought youse might like a little laugh. This is my iron. It’s about 25 years old. It still looks brand new. It’s like a kid’s toy. It’s the size of a tissue box. My mum bought it when I moved out of home. Her words were “You may need it one day”. Today is that day.

    • Nath@aussie.zone
      3·
      8 months ago

      Tip:
      Don’t fall for the temptation of cranking it to max heat. Reserve that for linen and pure cotton. Medium heat will work perfectly well in almost all circumstances.

  • Nath@aussie.zone
    17·
    8 months ago

    Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins, judge finds.

    I’m shocked, I tell you!

    Extra bonus comment: “Having escaped the lion’s den, Mr Lehrmann made the mistake of coming back for his hat.”
    Such a great way to put it. That criminal trial was not going his way. When he escaped with a mistrial, he really should have faded into obscurity. But noooooooooo, he willingly went back for more. Idiot.

    To think, 5 years ago, he harbored the idea of going into politics.

    • Duenan@aussie.zone
      5·
      8 months ago

      Been looking at this today. Sadly even though the judge has come to that judgement it can’t incur any criminal penalties according to the ABC.

      "“I hasten to stress this is a finding on the balance of probabilities.”

      Mr Lehrmann faced a criminal trial in the ACT Supreme Court in 2022, which collapsed without a verdict due to juror misconduct.

      This trial is a civil defamation trial where the burden of proof is less and does not lead to any criminal punishment."

      Despite that it’s a good ruling.

    • SituationCake@aussie.zone
      5·
      8 months ago

      He’s so full of himself, it’s amazing his head can squeeze through the courtroom doors. But I guess that’s what makes a personality for politics, probably would have risen to the top in no time. Hopefully he finally fades away never to be seen again.

  • CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zoneOP
    15·
    8 months ago

    On Saturday morning we woke up to the news my FIL had a mini stroke the night before. My husband got a pretty nasty text from his sister which he was about to retaliate to until I reminded him that she just buried her FIL three days ago. Then we have stabbings and shit going on overseas, protests here and I still had to hem pants for my daughter for school tomorrow. Although nothing really directly affected me I’m like “enough already”. Hence the reason Comfortably Numb popped into my head last night.

    Update: Just got good news that my FIL is being discharged from hospital in the next couple of hours.

  • SituationCake@aussie.zone
    14·
    8 months ago

    Controversial opinion, but I think the tv coverage of the Bondi incident has been too saturated. The exact same images and story over and over again without anything new to report. Yes, it’s a terrible tragedy. But wow the media latches on and just won’t let go until it’s absolutely drained every last drop of blood out of it.

    • TinyBreak@aussie.zone
      6·
      8 months ago

      did you see the footage broadcast live on Saturday arvo? I thought the presenter was about to pop a boner from the excitement of having a story. It was disgusting.

    • tone212_@aussie.zone
      3·
      8 months ago

      Yes! I noticed this. I think this has become much more common after the COVID era of people being glued to media for an extended period of time. The powers that be want that behaviour to continue.

    • Duenan@aussie.zone
      2·
      8 months ago

      I Agree with you.

      I saw quite a bit on tv over the weekend and all they did was rehash and even reword sentences over and over just to extend the coverage and constantly interview people who said were guessing what happened but that the police had to complete their investigations and stuff before they could make a factual statement.

    • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
      2·
      8 months ago

      I don’t watch aussie news at all and read newspapers maybe once a week

      so missed all the arseholery by the media

    • PeelerSheila @aussie.zone
      1·
      8 months ago

      I didn’t watch a lot about it but was still surprised at how gratuitous some of the images and footage were. One that surprised me was the ABC when they did an article about the response from the guy’s parents and actually showed the police car outside their house.. We don’t need to see where his parents live, they’ve done no wrong and feel awful about it all, why show everyone where they live?

    • Baku@aussie.zoneEnglish
      1·
      8 months ago

      I’ve been a bit weirded out by it too, but I’m trying to see the good side. It’s a good sign that they’re still going on about it, that shows that at least some people are interested, and the reason people still care about it now is that this is a pretty big thing that just doesn’t really happen here. In certain other countries, shootings and similar massacres are so commonplace they’re not cared about at a national level, and half the time won’t receive more than a casual mention at state level,.similar to how we’d treat a car accident.

  • fullkitwanker@aussie.zone
    13·
    8 months ago

    I’m high as shit on meds (I was under GA and now on Oxyvodone?) . Procedure went well. TMI but I’m high as shit: pain in the ass (pilonidal cyst) is literally gone! Yay ✨

    @Baku can someone pls tag Baku as he followed up on my previous post

  • fullkitwanker@aussie.zone
    12·
    8 months ago

    I haven’t told anyone in my life (outside of work) that I have a small medical procedure today. I haven’t told my parents because I don’t want them to unnecessarily stress out and they’re enjoying a holiday in Spain. It’s an annoying cyst that needs draining. Hope it goes well.

    I now need to fast until surgery 😩 ate 2 ✨kwossants ✨ and a protein shake. Might get some orange juice later as I can have clear liquids until 2 hours before.

  • TinyBreak@aussie.zone
    12·
    8 months ago

    Kid is doing a lot better, but still woke up screaming bloody murder at 4am. This was after it took nearly 3.5 hours to get him down in the first place. My stomach feels a bit “meh” so i decided to forgo the coffee. Struggle street is real today.

  • just_kitten@aussie.zone
    12·
    8 months ago

    It’s been a helluva day after a busy week - 4 loads of laundry, wrangling more car inspection logistics, dealing with more family drama, figuring out work things…

    Luckily I was granted my first wfh day tomorrow so I don’t need to worry about getting to work and organising lunch on top of it all. Slotted in a car inspection that feels very promising. Please cross your fingers for me that this is the one, it ticks all the boxes. I really need something before next week…

  • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zoneEnglish
    10·
    8 months ago

    Inspection on Thursday, so I have many chores to do before then.

    My apartment is the physical manifestation of depression and untreated ADHD. I’ve written a list for each room and general cleaning, and will start from the back and move to the front.

    Pray for me.

    Edit: my big fat heavy Dyson vacuum has cracked. Wtf‽

    • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
      3·
      8 months ago

      🙏

      If you can’t extend its life with duct tape or get hold of a new vacuum in time it is possible to sweep carpet with a broom. It’s not perfect but works surprisingly well and is better than nothing.

      • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zoneEnglish
        4·
        8 months ago

        Thank you! Will try that for sure!

        I cannot believe how many fucking carpet moths there are. Serves me right for leaving my beanbags on the floor.

        EEEEEEEEEEEEEEUUFUHDHDSHHDDJFJFJJFF

  • Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone
    9·
    8 months ago

    I changed my Seek settings, so now I can get an email whenever someone opens my resume, and I’ll get one if my application is unlikely to proceed.

    Makes life easier

    Also:

  • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zoneEnglish
    9·
    8 months ago

    Bathroom and kitchen sinks cleaned, toilet done. Vacc’d the study and hallway. Wiped windows, benches, fridge and walls.

    Tomorrow I will tackle the bedroom and living rooms and hopefully my LL won’t realise I’m an actual piece of shit.

    Also, can anyone confirm that lack of airflow causes mold? I found some on the fridge and windows and wonder if my lack of flyscreen is to blame? (As in I am hesitant to open doors/windows due to bugs because I don’t have flyscreen at all). Weighing up whether it is worth grabbing those temp ones from Bunnings or not…

    • CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zoneOP
      7·
      8 months ago

      It’s probably condensation from cooking. If you have a kitchen door to the outside keep it open a little during cooking and always use your range hood if you have one.

      • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zoneEnglish
        3·
        8 months ago

        The kitchen is in the complete opposite side of the room to the windows 😭 and we do use the rangehood. I disinfected the windows and fridge and will keep an eye on it.

        Nothing in the bathroom, interestingly, doesn’t have windows either. But it does have two exhaust fans 🤷‍♀️

        • CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zoneOP
          2·
          8 months ago

          It’s all those delicious fucking meals your partner makes. If you’re gonna buy a fly screen just buy it for the one closest to your stove.

  • MeanElevator@aussie.zoneEnglish
    9·
    8 months ago

    It’s so nice out, I feel guilty for sitting at my desk. Lunchtime walk in the sunshine is on the cards methinks.

    • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
      3·
      8 months ago

      It* is* lovely. I’m going out for a walk and some shopping too. Will walk home through the park. 😻🌲🌳🌴

  • TinyBreak@aussie.zone
    9·
    8 months ago

    Freakin love the home affairs youtube ad talking about setting up Multifactor auth. I mean, Bro I’m in talks right now with Microsoft regarding best practices of conditional access MFA and the depreciation of per user MFA policies, so you might’ve wasted the budget on me. But its good to see someone OTHER than the banks starting to push this shit. We’ve gotta get past this “I’m old. I dont GET computers” attitudes, cause if that’s your take you better get off the internet and go back to a pen and paper as you’re doing exactly what attackers want you to do: Bury your head in the sand under the guise of “its all too hard”.

  • Rusty Raven @aussie.zoneM
    8·
    8 months ago

    There is a random black cat wandering around my back yard and is currently sitting on top of my shed. I had a brief moment of fear until I confirmed Miss Meow is still safely curled up in her basket snoozing.

    • Baku@aussie.zoneEnglish
      3·
      8 months ago

      There’s a black cat that lives on my street that walks me home when I come back late. My local bus round the corner finishes at 9pm, but there’s another bus at the end of my street a 10 minute walk away that runs til midnight. 9/10 times I’m walking home, the kitty runs up behind me and walks alongside me for a few blocks then sits on the corner and watches me go home

      Best photo of the kitty I’ve been able to get so far:

  • Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone
    8·
    8 months ago

    Sleepy kitty

    Also, just spoke to my cousin. I have a big family overseas but we don’t have anything to do with each other. For decades.

    I reached out and made contact. It was nice. “My family”. Feels weird to type it out.