• Taleya@aussie.zone
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    1 year ago

    bloody hell. Good days work there, considering how hard I went yesterday.

    Concrete pile moved, future food garden area cleared to the point where I can take out the last of those bloody stupid brick and concrete dividers, both green bins filled and a spillover barrel. 10K steps well and truly in, so I’mma gonna eat a giant bag of chips and watch a shitload of WWDITS w00t w00t

    • anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone
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      1 year ago

      Beautiful day for some gardening. I love to work through all the things that are pissing me off with a few hours’ hard work outside, and a full green bin is very satisfying.

      • Taleya@aussie.zone
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        1 year ago

        oh we have so much clearing to do we literally had to order another green bin as we work through it all. Once we’re set even the green bin won’t get much use, but there’s just too much to deal with atm

  • tombruzzo@aussie.zone
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    1 year ago

    We watched some old episodes of Ready Steady Wiggle from 10 years ago and the new episodes are so much better. They’re more cohesive and have better pacing.

    There are 8 wiggles in the main lineup now, it makes me wonder if there’s a US wiggles branch.

    If not, Anthony should take the Trans-Siberian Orchestra approach and have two groups of the wiggles that just tour each coast up and down.

    It would make more than enough to set everyone involved with the wiggles up for retirement

  • Rusty Raven @aussie.zoneM
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    1 year ago

    I am definitely getting tired and ready to call it a day. I just thanked someone because I opened the door for them.

  • just_kitten@aussie.zone
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    1 year ago

    I inadvertently listened to most of MSO’s performance Carmina Burrara yesterday live on ABC Classical while doing my taxes and was all “oh it’s THAT doomsday song!” And then all of yesterday arvo and today it’s been bugging me, where did I hear an English language parody of it, was it misheard lyrics, no it was simpler, was it an ad, what ad was it, what ad, was it the UK, was it here…

    … and then it finally came to me out of nowhere this evening. I only knew it from Gruen as it aired before I moved to Australia, but the wave of nostalgia over LOTR and the excitement of videos on the internet came flooding back once I watched it and it sent me into a bit of a YouTube rabbit hole. Many of you probably know this one.

    It’s a big ad, ve-ry big ad…

  • CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone
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    1 year ago

    I’m looking up Philly cheesesteak recipes and I can’t help thinking what a waste of a good steak but then maybe I’m missing out on something really good. I don’t know. Convince me why or why not I should create this.

  • anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone
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    1 year ago

    Can I ask a question of the computer-savvy amongst you, please?

    I have an old eMac that I want to recycle, so am trying to wipe it. It’s got os 9.2 & X and I don’t have the original discs it came with, so can’t do the standard disc erase.

    In 9.2 I tried putting all everything in the trash with the aim of deleting them that way (yup, I’m a clueless idiot, lol), and got to the point that it froze up so I restarted it, and now it’s got a blank screen with these 2 alternating images. Unplugged and restarted a couple of times with same result.

    My main question is, is it safe to recycle in this state? I doubt there’s anything too personal on it anyway but just want to be sure. Or should I cut off the power cord? Don’t really want to go to a Mac shop as I’ve already wasted enough $ buying it in the first place.

    • Pilk@aussie.zone
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      1 year ago

      Personally I wouldn’t bother, cutting off the power cord does help tell people it’s waste though.

      If I was paranoid about someone finding my AskJeeves search history, I’d open it and smash the HDD platter inside (or just go over it with a magnet).

    • Duenan@aussie.zone
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      1 year ago

      They may be able to recover it and reinstall the OS by using the recovery mode.

      Try and boot up the laptop and hold Command & R as you boot or reboot it and see what options it’ll give you.

    • anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone
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      1 year ago

      Thanks everyone! I got this far then decided life’s too short, and if anyone wants my bad early 2000’s animations they can have at them.

      (I might still hose it down though, just in case)

    • Seagoon_@aussie.zoneOP
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      1 year ago

      I erase as much as I can, then take out batteries, then smash it all, then add water or glue

    • Catfish@aussie.zone
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      1 year ago

      Last time I did this I pulled the drive bashed a few nails through it and let sit in a bucket of heavily salted water. I am also partial to tin foil hats.

        • dumblederp@aussie.zone
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          1 year ago

          No idea tbh, I used to use slip sheeting which is kind of like the black square of plastic that came in the bottom of the original green bags but for warehousing. Being able to use a weak spray glue to stick the fabric to the stencil was best for sharp edges.

          • Taleya@aussie.zone
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            1 year ago

            I actually have stencil material, but it feels kinda like very thin silicon. Can cut stuff up to and including balsa tho if you want choppy choppy, just sling me the pattern

            Alternately i actually have iron on vinyl and fabric pens i can load in the fucker to just draw directly on a tee (works with light colours)

            Hmmm. Now I’m wondering if i can 3d print an adapter to fit a bleach pen to the head and draw with that…would probably wick like a mofo though…

            • dumblederp@aussie.zone
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              1 year ago

              There’s a wide variety of refillable graffiti pens. Those folk like to use custom really hard to clean ink.

  • TinyBreak@aussie.zone
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    1 year ago

    Your reminder that Spicks and Specks is on tv tonight. The one show a week that justifies the tv antennas continued existence.

    • Pilk@aussie.zone
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      1 year ago

      Last night was the first night post-solstice I noticed the sunset lasting a little longer. Thank goddess.

  • wscholermann@aussie.zone
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    1 year ago

    I see a lot of partnered people making some big compromises for various reasons…for the kids, for finances, because they are scared to be “alone”.

    At this point in my life with control over my own space and what I do, it would really have to take someone extraordinary to feel as though they were adding to my life rather than me making big sacrifices.

    And honestly the thought of trying to date in the hope of that elusive someone feels like a very big gamble with poor odds. If you enjoyed dating and meeting new people, the process even though you don’t win might be bearable, but I don’t really care for it tbh.

    • SituationCake@aussie.zone
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      1 year ago

      The thing is, compromise doesn’t always start out as effort. Early on in a relationship (or maybe youth is a factor?) it can feel easy to work with differences. And then over the years as we grow and mature sometimes our wants, needs and habits evolve and set firmer. Our world view can change, our life goals can change. But you might still love the person you’re with so you continue to try and make it work. Sometimes that works out and the relationships stays strong, sometimes it doesn’t. I think if I was starting over again at my age I too would be a lot less flexible in what I wanted in a partner. I know myself better.

      The other reason why people might stay in non-perfect relationships is that the way our society works, it’s centred around a couple being the primary relationship unit. So doing things like housing, child rearing, holiday companion, someone to help if you’re sick, someone to chat to if you had a bad day at work, etc, are all often done with a partner. Without a partner it can be hard work to build a network that can fill those roles, or you have to be happy to do it on your own. So yes there’s compromises, but if the partners value the companionship enough they may choose to tolerate the annoyances and personality differences.

    • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zoneEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I sacrificed a lot for someone who hurt me for over 8 years, in varying ways. I grew up abused and it set me up for abuse later on because I had no idea what was normal. I almost had a kid with the cunt (thank fuck I made my own money and bought a plan b pill).

      But I would never let myself do that again. I know so much more now, about people, the world, and right and wrong. I got extremely lucky my one-night-stand turned out to be my person. We’re better together than we are separately. But if I hadn’t of met my current partner, I think I’d still be single after leaving my ex. Dating seems so dangerous now for vagina-owners (what with the tater-tots and “alpha” male shite).

      I’d never change myself ever again for another person. I’d compromise (like quitting smoking), but not on the big things (buying a house, having kids, etc).

    • Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone
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      1 year ago

      I’m on the other side of the fence.

      Heartbreak and wasted time is a small price to pay for finding someone to share your life and love with.

      Our society values individualism to such a degree, that the idea of sacrificing something for someone you love seems unfair or that you’re “losing” something.

      I’ve noticed it with people I’ve dated that are western. Nothing wrong with it, it’s just different.

      But it never sat well with me. Seems a bit transactional…

      Admittedly my culture is different, so that’s probably why I don’t mind compromise. In a way, it’s an expected part of life. And so we work with that instead of fighting it.

      That said, there are fundamental aspects of who I am that I cannot compromise on. Because if I did, I’d end up resenting the person I’m supposed to love.

      /mild rant

    • Stephen Darby :ma_flag_aus:@mastodon.au
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      1 year ago

      @wscholermann @Seagoon_ Fatherhood means - after a while you prefer the crust. All relationships involve some form of compromise. It takes a lifetime to find a good one and maintain it. My marriage and family life is worth it. I see more material on throuples and other arrangements, but that stuff is for my kids gen to work out - looks like a lot more work

    • PeelerSheila @aussie.zone
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      1 year ago

      If this stage in life is not conducive to a relationship, or is pleasant enough without one, then you’re under no obligation to have one, regardless of the opinions of family and friends. I have a lot of regrets over how little time of my younger life I’ve really lived for me.

      Otherwise, I think the important thing is to find someone who wants the same as you, no matter what that is. If you’re a “meet in the middle,” compromising person then it’s important that the person you’re with also has those qualities, or you’ll find you’re always the one having to be flexible, and may end up feeling taken advantage of. If you’re an individualist who wants to have a lot of independence and “room to move” within a relationship, and can’t bear the thought of “living in someone else’s pockets” then it’s vital to live true to that while that’s how your life is. A couple of friends of mine are very career forward people, spend a lot of time separate from each other due to the demands of their careers, but undeniably love and respect each other and aren’t clingy. It’s perfect for them. How do you know how it’s going to be with someone? You don’t always, or you think you know people but then they change, or you find out things you didn’t know. The arrival of children can complicate things that before seemed much simpler and more straightforward.

      • Seagoon_@aussie.zoneOP
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        1 year ago

        A person who loves you would never ask for compromises on important things like belief, children, vocation. etc

      • wscholermann@aussie.zone
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        1 year ago

        Here’s an example. One person I know has a husband that smokes and has no intention of quitting, and now their children also smoke.

        I wouldn’t even get into a relationship with a smoker to begin with because for me that’s a deal breaker. Same with any other substance abuse problem.

  • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
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    1 year ago

    Ehh… wonky sleep.

    I put my knockoff oodie on ‘delicates’ but accidentally washed it on 30 degrees instead of cold. Oops. The fleece has popcorned very slightly but a quick brush with the knockoff tangle teezer when it’s dry should fluff it up again.

    I also saw my hair is longer than I realised which explains things. I’ve gone back to using a drop of oil through the ends/lengths before washing and that helps a lot. I still haven’t had an opportunity for a cut

    Ps: Annoyed about the egg limits/issues as I was going to pass a lot of egg recipes on. Being as they’re a cheap good source of protein, cheaper than meat

    • Catfish@aussie.zone
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      1 year ago

      I am utterly ungrateful for the stupid dangling bits on the seam of my socks that have given me a blister

    • Bottom_racer@aussie.zone
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      1 year ago

      I put a studio subwoofer (weighs about 50kg) straight into a wall yesterday trying to get it down stairs on a trolley. Such a stupid mistake. I’ve fixed the hole (sort of) but everytime I walk past I just shake my head :(

    • Taleya@aussie.zone
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      1 year ago

      Punched a wall yesterday removing render and now have a raw knuckle that is all swollen and nonworky. I need that finger to pick my nose, dammit

    • PeelerSheila @aussie.zone
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      1 year ago

      A friend of mine passed away less than 2 months ago, and now her son has messed up big time (no sympathy, he really screwed up in a stupid unnecessary way) and is going to jail, I’d say for a long time. His boys lost their beloved Nan and now their Dad in less than 2 months and I’m pissed off about it. Also, the oldest of the boys is friends with my boy but I don’t know the mum, so they probably won’t see each other anymore. The kids are nice kids, but their little world has changed so much in such a short time, and I really feel for them.

    • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone
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      1 year ago

      Amen.

      I broke something even more at work by attempting to fix it. And my headlight also died. The way the car is means I might have to take the whole front panel off to change it.