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Checking in from Melbourne:
Got home around midnight, flying through the storm was fun. It’s funny how the quick drops in altitude can make everyone gasp and scream. It’s like a giant musical instrument.
Vietnam is amazing.! It was great seeing all the locals out and about celebrating New Year with family..
It’s also nice to sleep in my own bed and see Jimmy the fat baby again
Welcome back!
The storms were defiantly crazy and heavy last night, hope it didn't freak you out while you were still in the air.
Did everyone give an applause on landing? Mostly european thing I think but I sure as shit woulda clapped.
Welcome back!
Just got invited to 2nd stage interview for the 2nd place!
Have a meeting at 10am with old manager to give and get an update about what's happening.
Edit: informed old manager of offer. Also spoke to new manager. Have a meeting with co-owner at midday if he turns up.
That's great news. I hope it works out
I am eternally grateful for i don't have to do manual labour anymore. They didn't care how hot it was.
The last one I had was house demolitions.
I would wake up in the morning and my hands were numb for about 30 minutes. I'd have to rub them until i got the feeling back in them. It was terrifying but the only option i had.
That was the end for me.
i don’t have to do manual labour anymore
Some things just break you (mainly awkward twisting with heavy things for me).
I'm lucky enough to be able to do shit around the garden at a far slower speed than proper labourers. It gets done but way less pressure / injury. Was forced 'sort of' to do a retaining wall few months ago but do it quickly and it ruined me for a week. Even if you're fit it still wrecks you. Doing it day in day out would be brutal.
I think there's a "use by date" for manual labour.
I am pretty fit, but that's not enough after a while. It starts to eat away at your body and no amount of muscle or fitness can stop it eroding your joints.
It pays so poorly as well. So there's literally no benefit except having a job if you desperately need one.
Family friend recently sold his business (domestic trades, fairly specialised). He's been doing it for about 20 years. In his early 40's and absolutely wrecked body. He's okay, but not great for his age.
I'm always thankful for being a desk jockey in AC/heated rooms
Those that walk their dog in this heat should be launched into the sun, and the dog should be the one to press the button.
Jill is off to the rescue to find her forever home along with some of her toys and kitten food and a few tears. Shes only about 6 weeks, so the rescue was going to put her in with some other kittens. Apparently she still needs time with them shes so young. Told them to forward me the vet bills and that we are the first and only call they need to make if they are unable to find her a home.
Being single and healed is amazing, because the child-like naivety of not being able to relate to sad and angry breakup songs is back. Love songs also feel peaceful without having the excitement of being able to relate them to anything 😌 but maybe that's just the way I listen to music
Went to the endodontist and had a third excavation. More appointments to come. Shitting myself at the enormity of the financial hook I’ve got myself onto but it has to be done.
Lishping like Sean Connery. Shexy.
Mrs found a rescue org to take them in (the cat, not the Mrs!) Mrs is a WRECK. Shes very very upset, but admits we really really dont have space or time. But our name will be top of the list if they cant find it a home.
Urge to strangle banker at critical level. That bit was supposed to be sorted weeks ago 🤬🤬🤬
i just don't even get angry anymore , no point in expending the mental energy
tho i do wish the banking industry here would die , it's the most rapacious in the developed world and the government is complicit
Looking at the beach water quality report everything except the beach I go to and portsea is red. Doubt many watch that especially in this heat. Free E.coli for everyone!
So current work are discussing what I've requested minus 10k.
Which is still really good, but we'll see.
Regardless I'll take whatever they come back with and make a beeline for the exit when something better comes along.
Edit:
If you end up accepting less, perhaps you could ask for a clear path towards the figure you asked for. Wouldn't want to give them false belief that the issue is over and dealt with. ;)
That's a good idea. Personally i think I'll accept until I move house, and find something better down the track.
Was outside for my daily duties today. For the brief time I was outside I felt like I was burning out there.
It was brutal!
Last night was crazy. I don't ever remember a thunder storm lasting that long. Loved every minute of it except trying to keep the dog quiet so the others could sleep.
Last night was crazy. I don’t ever remember a thunder storm lasting that long.
Hey dont shame it. The storms put a lot of effort into improving its stamina!
Last night the Mrs brought home a little black lost kitten. Its currently hiding out in the bathroom whilst we figure out our next move.
Anyone know the status of animal rescues/shelters these days? We dont really want a kitten. We've got 2 dogs, 2 cats and a toddler. Dont really have the time to give it the best life, plus figuring its a kitten it should have no worries finding a forever home. BUT if it doesnt.... or if everywhere is full.... I guess we have a new cat.
Hovering on the edge of puking. Fetch the hydralyte!
I swear by Staminade powder (in the lemon and lime flavour, the orange is weird). It keeps our whole family hydrated and when on special at Colesworth you can get a tub for around $8 which makes 9 litres. It doesn't have as much fancy stuff as hydralyte but it does the job for less $.
Got a box of Shwarma seasoning to marinade some chicken in. The recipe calls for the addition of 'suet'. Having none available, surely the final product won't be that much different.
Oof. I was in bed for about 11 hours and I think I might have only slept for 3 or so. Today's going to be fun!
Nearby house got struck by lighting and burned down last night. Couple (and their dog) seem to be fine, was on the news this morning.
So much flashing sky. I thought it was over but getting another wave.
Edit - my house is vibrating the thunder is so close! Can’t sleep through this.
I know it’s getting over 100km around Melbourne, but we’re tracking 83km winds where I am in North Central, and it’s always scary.
We have cypress pines only 10 metres from the house. Well established and solid, but still…
And I just heard a tree come down a few properties away while I was typing that.
Beach:
Beautiful yet ominous. I'm guessing the fires out near the Otways contributed to some of that colour
I really hate this database/managment system I work it.
It's so user unfriendly at times and the logic behind certain workflows is so round about and time wasting, I never know why the developers think it's a good idea to design it in such a way.
This is a certified 'Front end designed by the developers' moment. Sometimes frontend and UI people have a purpose
The dog is struggling with this storm. Normally he's good.
Matt Berry has put out a new album. Yes, the Matt Berry of IT Crowd, Darkplace, and What We Do In The Shadows. Apparently it's his 10th album.
It's very textural ambient stuff, not quite my thing but you might like it. Whether because it's put out by him or on its own merits
The booming thunder stops and then the bloody crickets start up 😭
Beach is hot. But worth it to be outside.
Chicken turned out great without lard or suet. Thanks all for the suggestions. I added some oil and butter to the marinade and it was a hit with the family.
Slept with door to the terrace open last night, first ever since I lived in a skyscraper. I am usually pretty cautious.
and time to get a move on and get things done in the morning while it's still a bit cooler
taps tank
-_- I may need to redirect some gutters
(I know i know it's all rah rah because this is a 2500l tank and not the ol' 300 I had that literally filled off the entire inside roof section of the old house but I would still expect over a foot of water in that thing after last night. Stupid southern install.)
sky pretty
BoM says 24% humidity out there - press X to doubt. Feels like a dusty sauna. Disgustang. Had to go out and do a surprise site visit for 2hrs and that was enough to tire me out for the rest of today.
Time to do more dishes and then think about dinner... I've got choy sum and bok choy and I need to do something with those asap. Maybe I'll do Japanese rice with stir fried choy sum and try this recipe with the rest of the radish (using tvp instead of pork mince).
Poor Melbcat. She hates storms and rain. She managed well though, waited in her bed for me to come out of the bathroom and then tucked in under the doona next to me.
I took a picture of the sparrows hopping in the chili plants eating all the aphids. You have to look close, there are 3 in there I think. 🐥 ❤️
