• dumblederp
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    Re username vs Rowling being a piece of shit, imma just go with SaneMartigan for the new one. I’ve made an account it’s just pending approval.

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      Melbourne will welcome you back with its horrible weather with open arms!

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      Exit row, middle seat is my jam. Window and the fuselage takes up some of my space. Aisle and the drinks cart (and people) constantly bump into my shoulder which pokes into the aisle. Exit/middle and I’ve got plenty of leg room, I don’t get bumped and I can get up for a wee without bothering anyone.

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    Finally! Some rain. Ok, I could use a bit less chilly southerly wimd, but the rain is wonderful!

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      I got dark and cold awfully fast on the way home then the rain hit.

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    2 people are probably going to quit in the next month or so.

    And so the cycle repeats :(

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      Damn homey, you’ve got shitty luck with workplaces it seems. Hope this one pans out at least, or something better comes along.

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      Hopefully not many more follow on from that.

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    Pretty awful day to be out and about but it was made bearable through teamwork (can’t believe I said that). I might do some work from home tomorrow and see if the cat can be enticed to enjoy some lap time on the oodie. In fact, I might do a bit of that tonight if I feel up to it… sox was remarkably affectionate when I got back and even did a bit of lap sitting in order to furiously headbutt my gloved hand. I suppose she must love the hand that feeds her the treats 😁

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      I’m glad she’s warming up to you again, did it always take awhile for her to warm up to you?

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        When she was younger and she lived in the same apartment complex at me she was pretty chilled out even on the first day, though it took her longer to get comfy enough for lap time.

        This time around she’s started off hot but then gone a lot further. I guess there’s not much else for her to do in this tiny apt either…

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      She’s settling in fast! Cats struggle with change but she knows she’s with someone safe

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        Yes, I don’t think she was too happy at all about having to move and was certainly upset about it at the beginning. But I think food and warmth trumps a lot of misgivings and she definitely remembers me now even though I’m not in the same place.

        brief lap shot

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          Oh yes, familiarity and territory is huge for cats! But thankfully so is food and warmth. She’s doing really well.

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      I hope everything’s alright, but sometimes you need a sook to get it out of your system

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    And I’m back safe and sound. Home in about an hour. Then feet up with beer and a game I haven’t been able to play because I didn’t bring my laptop to perth

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    It was a little cool down at the beach today. A jumper and slicker was not enough.

    There was a pair of masked lapwings and that swan followed me until I left the area.

    I found a squishy glitter fish fishing lure and a bunch of fishing line which I picked up and threw in the rubbish

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      Bit too cold for a dip right now… but maybe nice for some fish and chips or a thermos with a hot drink

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        it’s dark here now, darker than in the city.

        sometimes I bring a torch down to the beach and walk in the dark 😸🌌

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            I don’t know, I should get some anyway as there are so many interesting things to see at the beach. 😸

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              I’ve got some cheap ones and they’re ok for seeing stars in a basic way but you can’t see like Saturn’s rings or anything. Worth it to see the moon when full, looks awesome!

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    Have removed something the approximate colour and consistency of a pea from my sinuses. Ouch.

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    I saw someone complaining about whitewashing spartacus and was like…you do realise the dude was essentially bulgarian, right?

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      People are uneducated. They hear Spartacus was Thracian and have no idea what that means 🤦‍♀️

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        goddamn weirdarsed american paradigms

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    Hmm petrol prices jumping up 60 cents today. Seeing 209.9c for unleaded.

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      I’ve had split pricing near me for a few days now. 157 at one and 209 at the other, both Ampol.

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        Hoping I can make it till payday before it jumps back up again.

        fingers crossed

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      Oooh shit going up that much again? So much for oil prices coming down or whatever. I’d better fuel up, I’m down to 30%. Thanks for the heads up!

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        Yup yup, about half the petrol stations have gone up from what I can see on petrolspy.

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    I’m comprised of a variety
    Of low- to high-key anxiety
    A simple minded entity
    I need only cats and coffee

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    13 days ago
    The name of this Melbourne Central promo is a bit of a head scratcher

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    I feel cold, even though the heating is on, and I’m on the couch under a blanket. I hope I’m not getting the lurgy thats going around.