I have to say the electric blanket was a good investment, better than the heated throw. Because you’re able to use an electric blanket under the covers that traps heat and gets much warmer. Very good.
Hot water bottles are also amazing. (Just be careful to replace them every two/three years or at any sign of the rubber perishing. Or they will split/leak and scald you.)
Well tomorrow looks delightful. 11C and pouring rain. Stay warm and dry out there.
Caught up with an old colleague for drinks tonight. We had a good gossip / bitching session about our previous employer, both of who we had problems with, and talking about how much better we are off now.
Then I was craving noodles for dins - still thinking about how good this was. Hit the spot.
Looks delicious.
Love bowltiful!
Reckon I could troll my colonoscopy team by swallowing a lego head the morning of the procedure.
Make them do an Easter egg hunt
Shove a matchbox racecar up there to pay homage to jackass.
Or not. It’s your choice and your arse baby.
Still struggling health wise and having to jump through bureaucratic hoops.
spoiler
(I went to hospital and was admitted overnight but didn’t get the intervention I was hoping for/need. Just an escalation of an existing referral.) This pattern may continue for some time so I’ll probably not be posting much about it and really downplaying it. Because it’s a bummer and nobody wants to read about all that for months or years.
I’ve found something easy that speeds combing but might still go for the low maintenance cut when I have the chance. I’ve had the style before, so I know it looks sophisticated and suits me well.
I haven’t been able to do much cooking or gardening lately but might still go and post to the instances in a bit. Pump up the comment numbers. 🙂
I find keeping a journal has helped me get things out of my system. Even just writing “shit day” helps.
I hope things start looking up for you soon 🐱
Thanks. This is a nightmare but I don’t want to bring others down.
so many hugs, post here as much as you want,
Jimmy the Guts
Jimmy, what big whiskers you have.
Naaaaaaw!
Hi Jimmy 👋 Gentle pats upon your noggin.
Doing dry July this year.
Yay me!!
However it’s still June and the bottle of Jager needs to be emptied.
Huzzah!
My cold has mostly gone but my sinuses are still full and it’s causing my teeth to ache. I hope it’s not a sign I’m getting a sinus infection or something, I have an appointment to have a broken tooth with a root near the sinus cavity removed next week and I’m a bit concerned a sinus problem could prevent that happening. I’ve been waiting months for this appointment already.
I’m hoping that it’s just the tooth and the pain might resolve a bit when that’s gone :( Otherwise the Flo bottle helps a little
Does warmth help? I know it’s very individual.
(I still remember the pain and malaise from when my sinus infection was really bad)
My boring sock saga.
I am sick of socks having only two or three wears before they get a hole. They are not too cheap, 10-15 a pair. My nails are good, I do do walking, so maybe socks are made for a more sedentary lifestyle. I can’t wear tradie socks as they are too thick to fit in my shoes and I have wide feet. I have tried many brands and stores.
I bought some snoopy socks from typo/cotton on today, let’s see how they hold up.
What are your faves? Looking for some recommendations here.
I’ve got holeproof explorers from the 90s.
Macpac socks are good - you can get thinner general ones that fit in regular shoes, not just the thick ones for hiking. They’re a bit expensive though
For everyday I like the bonds with the cushioned soles. They come in different heights (low, crew etc). Seem to be on sale at least once a month. The colesworth underworks brand is similar. Not as thick like tradie socks, but thick enough that they don’t get holes easily. For thin dress socks, I find cotton more durable than bamboo.
Possum or alpaca socks are my favourite. Super warm and last for years. They’re thick though so might not work for you. I think I bought my last lot from Creswick Woollen Mill.
I have switched mostly to men’s socks - my feet are right at the top of the standard size range for women, which means they are more stretched and wear holes quicker. The larger sizes of women’s socks are often a bit too big and less available, but the standard size in men’s business socks tends to work well.
I’ve have thought of that, even been thinking of buying mens shoes as I have wide feet.
Melb Central. Rail station level, left side if facing South.
Snooooopy ♥
I knowwww, I love him. They are little embroidered snoops. https://cottonon.com/AU/snoopy-socks/137116-740.html?dwvar_137116-740_color=137116-740&cgid=typo-offers-gifts&originalPid=137116-740#start=17&sz=60
I love him. The man says, who has wide feet, the best socks he’s ever had are woollen socks he got from Aldi.
Hmm, I have spent obnoxious amounts on socks and really haven’t found ones that are all that… I think an old pair of snowboarding socks were my favourite for the functional aspect, but I hate the pilling if you wear them to bed.
Surprisingly, my boring Kmart socks have lasted a long time. I have quite a few pairs which might explain why it takes ages for a hole to appear.
I’ve been rocking fila socks since lockdowns.
White for home and gym and black ones for work.
4 years on and still got the same pairs
ok. And where did you buy these magic socks?
Rebel sport I think.
Maybe even target.
FILA the sports brand, make good socks.
Target definitely sells FILA brand, they are good quality and well prices.
Home again after Crazy Day of Hell Week. I am comforting myself with the reflection that it’s a whole year before the next one. I am enjoying a much deserved glass of wine and some godlike snax (fancy as shit sandwiches from the freezer) as I cbf cooking tonight due to exhaustion. Going to tap out fairly early tonight I think. Have a drink of whatever on me folks to celebrate.
Happy eeyoffee to you too Witch. I’m not directly affected by it but there is usually a flood of work to do just before, and for a week or two after (applications that made it in before 1 July and are charged old fees/rules/whatever that then need to be processed). Then rinse and repeat in Nov/Dec…
It’s nice to know you can relax for a while after the peaks though. I’m so glad for the work/life balance you can get in Australia.
Have a thoroughly delightful sleep, perhaps with some warm and fuzzy dreams to go with.
Old mate and I have a date.
Here’s a flash from the past
Now that song I do know. ⚡💘
TV Review. Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Series 7 ep.1. Amends. Such a moving performance by Kathryn Erbe as Detective Eames , a woman unwilling to open old wounds regarding the murder of her police officer husband 9 years ago. D’Onofrio is relentless using all his Sherlock Holmes skills to pursue the truth, even when it seems to hurt Eames. A doctor struggles with guilt, trying to atone and bring some kind of karmic justice by helping the poor
Explores how knowing the answers and justice can lead to healing.
4 hobbits
Creature Comforts. Amazon. The Story of making All Creatures Great and Small. I put on this 2 decades old documentary hoping for a feel good doco about the making of a tv series I grew up watching in my early teens and loved.
It wasn’t. It was more about the real life of the writer of the books, Alf Wight, and how his books revolutionised the treatment of pets.
I personally think the increase in living standards after WWII , giving people more disposable income to spend on pets, was a bigger factor. Pet owners were asking for treatment for all the TrickyWoos out there…
Anyway, it was still a good show. Just wish it had Robert Hardy and Peter Davison interviews.
2.5 hobbits
All my overtime over the past week clocked up to an extra entire day of work 😵💫 Luckily my workplace was super understanding and flexible and have redirected Monday’s site visits so I can take ALL of Monday off in lieu to get desperately caught up on a bunch of other things! 😌 I’m gonna sleep well tonight. Once I’ve finished standing around with my niece at this impossibly slow check in queue… It has been a solid hour… dont fly Scoot you guys.
To rent furiosa on YouTube is 29.99 AUD. Are you for fucking real?
I saw it available today to download in HD via LEGITIMATE MEANS
Might give it a crack next week
Might as well watch it at the cinema. Same price or less. It’s more suited for a large screen and sound system anyway.
It’s still in the cinemas so that’s probably why. I’ve noticed this strategy recently where the release to cinema and rental overlap. For a family, $30 would be cheaper than cinema tickets so maybe that’s the target market. Wait a month and it’ll be the normal price.
Fuck.all.that
Torrent it.
Torrenting? I am completely and totally unfamiliar with the term. All media I consume is done so through legitimate means. No copyright infringement here.
🏴☠️ Yo ho ho! Fiddle dee dee!
Being a pirate is alright to be!
Do what you want 'cause a pirate is free!
You are a pirate!To the high seas, mateys!
Sometimes when life is dull I use a product called cough Snaily Lotion to brighten my eyes, especially when I can’t get New Lube (there seem to be worsening supply chain shortages or price hikes of this brand)
You do have to carefully peruse the products as some may have misleading labels or only be sample sizes. Avoid the third party stockists.
But sometimes if you keep checking for stock you might get what you need
🏴☠️
