How come all the coffee shops shut so early? I wanted a coffee at like 5:01pm yesterday and the only option within walking distance that was open was a 7-11 and the hotel foyer.
I hate they close early too. If I want a “late” coffee when I’m out, I usually end up at Macca’s. I don’t mind their cappuccinos and they come in a good-sized large.
But yeah, even in Brunswick most close at 3pm. Green Refectory closes late, but they do dinner as well as coffee/cafe food. But they do not have a good-sized large, so I consider that place an extra nice treat.
I’m with you. Very few of them stay open after I finish work as well.
It’s usually down to a very select few or bars or stuff to get a coffee at 4-4:30
I’m watching old Sherlock Holmes movies and it’s so nice to see all the expressions of friendship between all the men.
I grew up on old movies, and a lot of international films and shows from SBS. It’s a stark contrast seeing how men act towards each other in that media compared to now.
I feel like there’s been a kind of, dumbing down of the portrayal of men in western media in general. They’re either jesters, playing the hero, or being a piece of shit.
Maybe I’m biased because middle eastern culture is so different to western culture.
Nah you’re right. I can’t speak to middle eastern culture but there’s something really wrong with male relationships in western culture.
I agree and disagree…
I agree, modern media representation for healthy heterosexual male-male relationships are lacking. Which makes the toxic traits that are represented frequently more likely to be picked up by younger men/boys.
And I disagree…in the real world, there are plenty of healthy male relationships… part of the problem is that men tend to only display these aspects of themselves to their closest friends, for fear of toxic masculinity from others.
I dunno. The ammount of fear for being seen as “homo” is insane. The contempt some people feel for spending time with “the boys” and also the difficulty men experince talking about anything remotely serious with the same boys is all pretty terrible. But deadset agree not enough positive role models in media.
Went to the Essendon Farmers Market today and loved it, would thoroughly recommend, it had a really great vibe and excellent stalls. We got a variety of dips, breads, drinks, brownies, donuts, meats and pies and I’m as fat as a flea and regret nothing! Also ethical dishwasher powder and laundry powder. Will definitely be making it a regular thing.
Essendon rocks!
so much housework to catch up on 🥴
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!!!
I don’t know what the screaming is about but I’d like to join
Join in the chorus
We are Geelong….oh wait…
I do. I was watching it.
Arguably some dodgy umpiring that could have turned the game the other way.
Ah, I know nothing about sportsball but I’ll add some background screams just because
Was a great game with some dodgy calls and maybe some questionable tactics as well.
Sorry for your loss :(
We’re used to disappointment but it still hurts 💔
That was a clear 50 in the last few moments and earlier they didn’t pay a touched mark.
It was enough to take the game away from you :(
There’s always next time.
I’m feeling incredibly low. The weather doesn’t help but life is a struggle for a lot of genuine reasons.
many hugs
I hope things get better for you Melba 🙏 You’re a good person.
I have been to Outside. The giant purple wooly cape is totally justified. Zero fucks given that it makes me resemble a circus tent. Warm!
I have a friend who wears a knitted green mohair cape, it looks so elegant and warm on her. It’s a short cape and she’s so slender.
Elegant isn’t the word for mine. It’s electric violet and made from an opshop blanket. (Best way to get wide width 100% wool!)
So an Onkaparinga cape. Cool
This is why I can’t use the duster anymore.
Also I downloaded the full seasons of Ninja Turtles and Transformers from the 90’s. So much nostalgia!
Kill, kill, the floofuthing!
No cleaning, just playing with meeee!
That’s so cute!
I had a proper feather duster that I stupidly left lying around and the dog got to it ripped all the feathers out. I have a lambs wool one that he eyes off now 😠
I used to play with her as a kitten with the duster to get her to stop randomly attacking me. Didn’t work lol
Insomnia. Again. So, DDT meet my Tommy. A bit of a belted around alley cat, but 🖤🖤🖤
Cutie!
What a cutie! And clearly well-loved 🖤
Yeah, he needs a bit of a restuff & buff. Scared to attempt it myself and the really good Bear Hospital people have retired.
Ah bugger. My old teddy bear could do with a freshen.
Adorable!
Dear god Moorabbin dfo’s parking lot is a shitshow
Yeah. I don’t go down there often but that car pack is a bit of a mess.
it needs a complete rebuild tbh. Those roads are nowhere near wide enough
Went to Panton Hill Winery today and it was like going to regional Italy.
I’d also say it was like going back in time, but from what I’ve heard regional Italy is already like going back in time.
The electric blanket was a worthy purchase
you getting any, or is it all melbcats?
It was all Melbcat’s, but I managed to lure her to a better spot
So far today:
- Moved 1.73 shittonnes of crap out of the garage for the hard rubbish.
- Cleaned house.
- Repotted the mini peach tree, the ginger lily and the bonsai fig treelet.
- Two loads of laundry.
Still to do:
- shopping
- batch cooking lunches for next week.
I’m exhausted already. May resort to bort lunches.
jells I was planning on doing garage stuff, but the cold got my arthritis and MD all fucked up so His Lordship took me to noodle about shops instead.
One handed bunnings snag consumption is more challenging when the serviette is still in place.
My tongue is really dancing today
Brazilian?
Nutbush 👁️👅👁️
I think I nearly fell asleep somewhere between 12 and 1. I was having tons of success with just focusing on relaxing rather than trying to sleep, but it hits a certain point and my brain just snaps and falls back on its defences. Mrs b said to make sure I wake up early, haha that’ll be a no thanks.
Even just resting with your eyes shut has a benefit. Knowing that might take the pressure off