Today’s weather forecast (Melbourne CBD, 3000): min - 15°C, max - 26°C. 90% chance of no rain
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Are you kidding me. Possible power outage 7am-2pm on Sunday when it’ll be 33C… at least it’s not Sunday night or Monday.
Well that sucks, but with the expected heat remember to not open your fridge or freezer during that time and to plan ahead for brekkie / elevenses / brunch / lunch and have a fallback plan for afternoon tea / dinner / supper for if it’s off longer than expected.
Yeah, looks like I’ll have to schedule my appointment with my friend for the morning and eat out - no way I’m getting up before 7am to get what I need out the fridge lol. Wish it was a work day, but what do
This probably won’t be of any consolation but at least it’s not happening on Monday where it’s projected to be 40 degrees but it still sucks for it to happen on the weekend.
Oh I also sent you a DM/PM.
I am supposed to be doing a survey counting birds in my garden and my neighbour’s toddler has chosen now to have a screaming/crying fit. The kid definitely has healthy lungs.
“0 birds recording in the early evening, due to a young homo sapien losing their shit at volume”
I ate a meat pie with a fried egg on top
Pie Madame
still better than a pie floater
I make a killer pea and ham soup so I might try that in future.
Actually no. I don’t think I will haha.
Some of my friends who are often hours late to catchups are trying to get me to meet them on the far side of town for a late dinner. I’ve just been stood up so many times in the past that I really don’t have the energy for that nonsense. I like them, but they’re not reliable for catchups, so I’m not busting my balls for a catchup.
You don’t need that after a busy day at work.
Time is precious.
I wont have been working but being hours late without notice is just rude in my book.
I’m gonna start the thread off with a thank you and ackolwedgemenr:
A big thank you to the mods who are always on the ball with pinning these posts. You guys are the silent magicians that whisk everything into shape but are always forgotten. Thank you :)
(you can tell I don’t know how to spell at this hour without autocorrect saving the day)
I got home around 5 and fell straight asleep. I’m one of those people that needs 9 hours, not 8, to be truly rested. Don’t get it very often, but a few nights of 7 hours of sleep in a row result in a very tired Baku
We built the couch, but it’s not that comfy. Apparently I paid so little attention to it I didn’t even realize it turns into a bed. Kinda neat, but sacrifices do come with that. Like the armrest on one side just not existing, and the mattress thing (which is kinda more like a comforter) also being one of the cushions. It’s okay
Also I didn’t measure the table, and was forced to order it online and in a hurry so I’ve realized it’s too short for the chairs I got. I think I should be able to find little feet somewhere I could drill into the bottom to give it a few extra cm, which’d make it better. Table is almost but not quite done. Few more things to put on it. Dryer guys rocked up 2 hours later, but apparently their van broke down and they got a flat tyre. But they brought it inside, plugged it in, and took all the rubbish so that’s good
Picked up the 3 parcels from Kmart that we’re chilling at the post office for a week. The one from NBN is still in the process of moving from Dandenong South to somewhere else. And that fake Australian stock thing I ordered has finally shipped and should arrive today or tomorrow
Just about wraps everything up in a neat little bow. Just need to really get into the packing so I have less to do on moving day
Bunnings sell spin up levelling feet. But you may need to get an insert. Is it easier to just replace the legs entirely, or do they H shape with the rest of table?
Kind of, they’re glued on with little wooden peg things, secured with nuts and bolts, and then screwed together with little metal bracket thingies. It could be easier to just get new legs, but I don’t mind the idea of improvising something myself
You could use castors? Link
And if you could afford adjustable ones that would give you different height options along with the wheels. Just make sure they’re lockable.
It’s a bummer about the couch. You can get a blue cover maybe but if it’s really uncomfortable it’s not set in stone. Use it while you save up and shop around for one you really like. Op shops are usually pretty good
Thanks, yeah I reckon castors would do the job. Make it easier to move, too
Yeah, for when you want to sweep or vacuum
Honestly even just for moving houses, or rearranging furniture it would be good! I reckon I could get it into a ute or trailer solo if I had to, as long as it’s on wheels. Without wheels probably a bit trickier. I could do it, but it’s probably gonna end up upside down and missing half of it
Aww man, the Nitty gritty of moving… when I was younger it was kind of an adventure, then at some point it became a pain in the arse! I’d love to know what couch/bed thing you bought as I actually kinda need one of those
Yeah, there’s something about it. It’s nice as a change of scenery and forced mental reset. I had the same thing when I moved into this house, everything was so novel and new, and there were such luxuries I hadn’t had in over 6 years, like access to knives etc. I did so much better, but as everything crumbled, so did I, and I’ve never been able to recover and reset my routines no matter how hard I try. My theory is that it’s all to do with how subconscious memories work, and how the emotions and feelings you’ve experienced in rooms or spaces very much influences your conscious brain, even if you don’t know why or even notice it at all
The move will certainly help with that. I can attach new happier memories to the new space, and I can get a pet, which will most certainly help with the loneliness too
Here’s the couch: https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/friheten-klagshamn-corner-sofa-bed-with-storage-skiftebo-dark-grey-s49444331
I have zero frame of reference for couch pricing, my initial reaction is that it was really really fucking expensive, but then a few people have told me that’s actually very cheap for a couch like that brand new. I dunno. I actually had my heart set on this one but they had a 10 week lead time on it, so I chose this one. I super wanted a blue one, but they were out of stock, so in the interests of getting something happening, I went with “SKITIFEBO DARK GREY”
We have this same couch!! It’s so good! It’s in its third house - it is so versatile, being able to change the ends of the L shape. We had it in the above orientation in the last house, but when we moved to the present place, we flipped the L to the other side because it works better in the new room.
The only complaint about it is it’s not easy to wash. You need to hire something (You can use the Bunnings carpet cleaner with upholstery attachment) to clean it. You have a while before you need to worry about that though.
Get yourself to the op shop for some cushions and a throw blanket. Should help both comfort and colour.
🫡 fish yes fish
I will go this afternoon
Without commenting on rightness or wrongness, it would be so exciting if people started offing nasty corporate figures, and Luigi was truly a turning point in human/American history.
There’s a quote from somewhere that says something like ‘a person is more certain to go to jail for killing 1 person than 1000’. I’ve probably got the words wrong because couldn’t remember where it’s from, but the meaning is true. Systemically killing people or letting them die from political or corporate actions is rarely subject to justice. The death of one CEO won’t change anything. I do feel sorry for the alleged assassin though, his actions will be for nothing. Maybe there’ll be some temporary discourse, but it will be business as usual for the insurance companies.
It’s a thing. It’s called social murder
a person is more certain to go to jail for killing 1 person than 1000
That might be similar to Stalin’s quote:
“a single death is a tragedy, a million deaths are a statistic”
Reminds me of a Pratchett quote, from Feet of Clay: “And, while it was regarded as pretty good evidence of criminality to be living in a slum, for some reason owning a whole street of them merely got you invited to the very best social occasions.”
It would be funny if it turns out not to be him. I saw the video of his lawyer talking and seems that there hasn’t been a lot of evidence shared or presented.
Going to be a very interesting trial indeed.
It’s very weird with his social media and manifesto suggesting he did it, but the arrest seems very odd. And the pictures don’t look like the same man
And being caught with a weapon and a manifesto doesn’t seem likely for someone who was very careful with the ‘execution’
My stupid theory. He hired someone that looks like him to do the deed and disappear. Planned to get caught with apparent evidence, but when investigated the evidence is a red herring.
He’s got the cash to fuck around like that, so who knows.
I’m wondering if he’s pulling a Spartacus? Something isn’t quite adding up
Pfft wrong, Saint Mangione, Robin of the Hoodie. Person of the year.
Watch him get acquitted and then do it again.
id support that if it was a go fund me.
Given his family’s wealth, I doubt he’ll need the cash.
I’d support him too.
Outlaws like Bonnie and Clyde didn’t stop banks exploiting the masses, it was governments bringing in regulations that did.
I think it will start a lot of conversations that need to be had over there. Some stat I’ve seen doing the rounds is that Americans paid $12(?) billion out of pocket for cancer treatments last year. UnitedHealthcare alone made $33 billion profit. They could have paid for everyone’s cancer treatments in full and still delivered billions in shareholder value. Situation’s fucked. Sadly, I suspect that when the buffoon takes office, the momentum will be lost.
Why I am so good at procrasti-chores? I am just barely trying to get down to what I need to do in terms of today’s meeting, but in the meantime I’ve cleared so many nitty gritty issues - filed a PHI claim, made a dentist booking (last available for the year - procrastinated for AGES on this), contacted old water company to get credit refund, inquired about 2025 parking permit, found out medical whatever letter process, sent a bunch of emails and put in a bunch of calendar appointments etc…
okay, focus, focus, spatial sampling, do the voronoi polygons or whatever, come on
Whoa that’s a productive day in my book! Even though it was a distraction to your other task but still, give yourself credit for the things you ticked off the list.
voronoi polygons
Hrmm I’m leaving that one to giraffes they can deal with that one.
Such a good term!
I am a professional when it comes to these. 😂
Better than procrastiscrolling or procrastigaming, i figure! Maybe I’ll call it… procrastiductivity.
The brain is funny like that - “oh I have to do this shit thing? Well I’m gonna do the other shit things instead, for the dopamine hit. But! I can’t do fun things or I’ll feel guilty! So admin chores it is!”
So relatable.
Nailed it - that’s exactly what my troll brain is doing :|
Trying to find dopamine in all the wrong places…
At least you were on a roll and managed to get tons of stuff done!
You’ll feel better after it’s all over though.
So I got confirmation that I’ve been unsuccessful with that job I did reference checks for two weeks ago. I’ll reply to the manager about it, but not right now. I’d like to work at this place in some context and I don’t think I’ll give the nicest response if I reply immediately
That’s so bullshit bro, like right before Xmas too. What a bunch of noodle heads.
I hope you are able to get a job there in the future tho!
That part’s fine. But why string me along for two weeks with reference checks to then tell me you’ve gone with someone else with more industry specific experience? Can’t they read a resume? Where I’ve worked and the other candidate has worked was apparent from the start
Gotta be a bung reference, no? thats the ONLY thing I can think of.
I have successfully completed my assignment. I don’t think it will go very well - it is a reflection of what I have learned and plans for the future, and I believe I lack the optimism they are probably hoping for. Oh well, at least it is honest.
I ate it.
After nuking it until very hot all the way through.
Not dead yet.
I ate some left over mini bagels with tuna and and some random veggies today that were sitting out for a little bit.
Not dead yet either but might be joining you later.
RIP your dunny
Our team has open positions should anything happen to you.
Still going strong …
Alright. The pain has eased enough that I can walk and make something to eat.
It’s amazing how a small muscular change in a shoulder can induce absolute agony, nausea and exhaustion.
Look I’ll admit I’m the one who fucked up here. BUT: When I said “should we test this further” i was told “nah it’ll be fine”.
Again, my mistake. take full ownership and wont point the finger at anyone, I pulled the trigger. But in my heart of hearts I know the idea (which obviously turned out to be wrong) was endorsed by senior folks.
How is it your fault when you brought up testing and were told it’s no big deal?
Sounds like you were backed into a corner mate.
It was my change. I proposed it. I did the leg work. And I packaged the wrong version of it not knowing the limitations of the platform. Fair there werent any guard rails to stop me fucking up, but I still did it.
Mickey being photogenic in the sun ☀️🐈
Oh that perfect tail curl at the end! Love that style
It’s been a week since the killing of the health insurance exec
I have some thoughts.
The one thing the US general population and the media have not been discussing is that one of the big reasons insurance feels so expensive is because wages are one third the buying of what they were in the 1970s.
Low real wages is why everything feels so expensive.
And then there is denial of treatment or only allowing less expensive but less efficacious treatments. This makes people angry and they would probably be less angry if insurance was cheaper.
There has been no discussion of what governments have been doing and should be doing to stop insurance industry fraud and abuse. Using the justice system is not discussed or has been dismissed as being pointless.
There are still few statements by any politicians other than statements saying killing with guns is bad.
Every statement by medical workers has been anti-insurance. They hate the insurance industry ore than anyone. Newspapers have not interviewed one single health care worker about their experience.
I’ve been watching House, the tv series. Not one episode shows the time consuming battle doctors and admin have to go through to get the ok and to get money. That’s not very realistic is it. Maybe we need a show where the battle isn’t against germs but against insurance and the clock
Maybe we need a show where the battle isn’t against germs but against insurance and the clock
I don’t think that show would perform well in the entirety of the rest of the westernised world, which means it won’t make enough billions of dollars profit to be greenlit.
I have found the response fascinating. Because of how I curate and limit my news I do tend to follow the type of people who are not inclined to have empathy for the victim here. But it’s much wider than that.
And on tv shows I think Scrubs is the only mainstream one I can think of that regularly touched on the financial aspects of health care.
I have zero empathy for the target but I don’t think killing is effective either.
The only way to fight powerful groups is with another powerful group. That’s why we have unions, business assocs, governments and trading blocs. The huge problem worldwide is that big business has subverted governments, meaning they are exploiting people and the world unchecked
Honestly I’m very supportive of it. I reckon he had it coming. The dude who’s been accused of the killing seems a little bit iffy, I do feel weird about supporting him particularly given he’s well off, but honestly, people in his financial position are the only ones who could afford legal representation good enough to at least hopefully not rot in prison for the rest of their lives, or cop the chair since they still have that in parts of NY
I believe I can do more good working inside systems (as a law abiding citizen) fighting to change them for the good of the masses than as a one time murderer of a single rich arsehole. But honestly, if I had no prospects, I could see myself doing something similar. And if there’s ever a large scale revolution, and people guillotining the rich, while I might not be the one doing it, I’m sure as shit going to be on the front lines cheering them on
To be clear: killing people is 100% not my style. Same reason I’d refuse to go to war no matter how hard they tried to draft me if I was born a few decades earlier. I just want to help people and hate to see people suffer, and rich people are largely about causing suffering for their own selfish gains. That goes very much against my ethics and moral alignment, so I would not be sad to see them all go
