melbaboutown

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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Yes! We can swap excess

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 4 points 1 week ago

That sounds great actually

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 9 points 1 week ago (9 children)

I wish I was rich. I’d buy a nice big house, withdraw from society and fill it with cats.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 4 points 1 week ago

My lips are getting so dry.

I picked up one of those tinted lip balms to try and it’s quite moisturising …but I didn’t look and it contains castor oil. Which can be very drying and is a known irritant for me. DOH

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 1 week ago

Oh it’s real. There might be settings you can change but some games are much worse for it than others

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 1 week ago

Oh a strawberry blonde. Lovely 🍓

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Little miss was crying today and I was concerned. But I forgot to block off the chair seat and the second I turned my back she was up there. She’s going to be jarring her joints jumping up and down from that!

Edit: I was going to buy her pet ramps but she goes out of her way to jump off to the side to avoid any padding or ramps I improvise. She just wants to jump!

Could it be she’s okay, and is just crying because she wants extra wet food and to get up on furniture she’s not supposed to?

I take it all very seriously at her age though.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

spoiler

That’s good, I’m glad.

Re abuse I was talking about the future, warning you you could be more vulnerable to it.

Dysfunction might be a better word, yes. But these behaviours are sending up red flags and I can see you’re feeling the strain. If it’s a stable option and something you can cope with it might give everyone some breathing room. Hopefully.

Just be warned that leaving home is a big step. If people feel like you’re pulling away from them, or they’re losing control over you or the situation, or things are changing too fast to cope… their behaviours might escalate.

Just make sure to get your bag and ensure you have options. Having money, a job, and trustworthy friends are all important ways to protect yourself in life.


[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 9 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

Ahhh. That’s manipulative as hell. She refuses to communicate a want or a need and then uses the lack of it as a weapon. This isn’t about the dog, it’s about control.

spoilerAlso the things your dad says to you are emotional abuse.

I’m sorry if I’ve ever been unintentionally insensitive towards you in the past because holy shit.

I need you to know that none of this is your fault and nothing your family thinks or says of you is true. It might be a really good idea to prioritise whatever career will be stable and well paid enough that you have the choice to move out and be independent from them.

Also you might want to know that being raised like this means you’re less likely to spot abusive people or identify behaviours as abuse. And there is a danger of you internalising it and blaming yourself for it rather than clocking it and getting out of Dodge.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 points 1 week ago (2 children)

There are some hair dyes that are better for grey hairs, because they can pick up colour differently and turn a bright or unexpected colour

I forget what they are though or how it works

 

(Early so I don’t forget)

A heat wave is coming this week!

What do you have planned for your landscape, pots, patch, window box - or even the lone houseplant/cactus in your apartment?

 

(Early so I don’t forget)

Have you found a good bargain lately, made a repair, or figured out something that works for you?

This is also for any topic requests, suggestions, or tips that might not require their own thread.

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submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by melbaboutown@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone
 

These could stand to be more common knowledge. This is a quick skim and not an exhaustive list so check your area and see if each organisation has a service I didn’t mention.

I may edit for more info so check back.

SCAR https://secondchanceanimalrescue.com.au/resources/outreach-program/scar-pet-food-pantry/

Anyone who is struggling can get food for their pet

POTH (Pets Of The Homeless) https://www.petsofthehomeless.org.au/how-we-help/pet-food

https://www.petsofthehomeless.org.au/how-we-help/get-help

Not only for the homeless but for anyone in financial hardship. Requires a referral from a case manager. Food, help with veterinary care, temporary crisis foster/boarding (they mind your pet for a while in an emergency and you get your pet back)

Each community partner may have specific criteria for accessing support, e.g Must live in the local area or have a concession card so you might want to check.

Pet Pantry https://www.humaneanimalrescueaus.org/about-5

Food. Free desexing of the mother pet on surrendering the whole litter of kittens/puppies. Free parasite control for dogs (treatments sent via mail)

Lort Smith

Discounts for veterinary care for pensioners. Payment plans.

https://lortsmith.com/our-programs/emergency-welfare-assistance-program/

Emergency foster - requires genuine crisis and referral from a case worker

Lort Smith/Launch

https://lortsmith.com/our-programs/community-partnerships-2/ Pilot program helping pets get into crisis accommodation and rentals along with owners. I can’t find much about this so not sure if it exists yet or no longer exists. Definitely try to check it out anyway.

Lort Smith/Good Shepherd

https://lortsmith.com/about-us/#%3A%7E%3Atext=As+a+partner+of+Lort%2Cto+%242%2C000+for+veterinary+costs. Emergency no interest loans of up to $2000 for veterinary costs. Must be arranged before payment

RSPCA

https://rspcavic.org/assistance-after-a-disaster/ Disaster assistance

 

Jelly has been in vogue lately, but consider custard too. (This is a bit more like a pastry cream but whatever.)

You can make them the night before and have trifle

 

I hate that this involves AI.

But it’s kind of hopeful to read when it feels like my individual efforts are worth nothing.

 

It says ‘January’ but I have no idea if it’s a link that updates to the current month when clicked. Oh well.

Popping it here anyway

 

The paper bags at the register tend to burst, and hooks/yarn can easily be found in op shops.

This pattern is a little fiddly for a learner but so far I’m managing alright.

 

Have you found a good bargain lately, made a repair, or figured out something that works for you?

This is also for any topic requests, suggestions, or tips that might not require their own thread.

 

It’s getting hotter. If your circumstances let you now might be the time to consider irrigation, drought resistant plants, and mulch. And maybe some wildlife water!

What do you have planned for your landscape, pots, patch, window box - or even the lone houseplant/cactus in your apartment?

 

Melbourne area

Cloudy. High chance of showers about the Dandenongs, medium chance elsewhere. Winds southwesterly 30 to 45 km/h.

Min 11 Max 18

Shower or two. Becoming windy. Possible rainfall: 0 to 2 mm Chance of any rain: 60%

Fire Danger - High

Sun protection recommended from 9:10 am to 5:30 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 11 [Extreme]

 

Melbourne area

Min 11 Max 22 Showers increasing. Possible rainfall: 0 to 6 mm Chance of any rain: 80%

Partly cloudy. High chance of showers in the evening. Light winds becoming south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the morning.

Fire Danger - Moderate

Sun protection recommended from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. UV Index predicted to reach 11 [Extreme]

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