The thing about camping there is that there IS a lot of camera coverage. Reduces bullying and theft and personal assault of the homeless. The bloke who sleeps outside the 7-11 by the Collins St/Spring St tramstop goes there for that very reason. He reckons if you’re out of sight, then there’s no protection from random bastards of the general public. He has a point I think.

Baku, you are NOT a burden. For many of us you’re a shining light. Social skills is something we all struggle with from time to time, and you do as well as any and better than some. Growing up is hard work, and even harder for those that are self-aware. I, for one, value very much your willingness to communicate. We may never meet you in person, but I think we all have a pretty strong liking for you, and much respect for your courage and good heart.

But you do you. We will be here when you feel you are ready to resume transmission.

Deal!

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Tyrannosaurus Rocks!

Wow! Amazing how it’s come up. Your hard work is paying off big time.

💡💡💡💡🕯 refreshments please. Chef’s choice.

There is physical health, and there is mental health. When you think about it, nearly all foods fall into one or the other category. Health is health.

Congrats!

Between the geraniums. With some force.

Quiz

30/50 - bout average for me.

Cannot agree. Passionfruit is my favorite.

Delete the frankfurter. Use a decent sausage instead. Crispy roll, cumberland banger and kimchi - what’s not to like.

Rain coming down thick and fast. I did get the washing dry this morning, so am grateful for that. Have also weeded the pot plants and distributed the spring fertilizer ration, so this rain is perfect.

Put it in a big pot with a 50/50 garden soil & compost mix. Put pot in shade to semi-shade and protect from excessive wind. Water well and regularly. If you like, after a few months dose with a hydrangea colour fixer as flower colour depends on ph of soil and can be adjusted. Feed once a year with ordinary general fertilizer. Cut back hard after each flowering season. Hydrangeas are fairly tough little buggers so can cope with a bit of neglect but do need protection from too much sun and do need enough water. Some snail bait is a good idea while it’s getting adjusted to its new living conditions. Great patio plants if protected from too much sun.

We had one like that when we were kids - smooth and silky on top and fluffy underneath. Kitty lived to 22 years old - brainless (for a cat) but beautiful.

Those whiskers!

I didn’t know I needed this until I ate it - smoked trout on hot buttered toast with just a smidge of mayo. Life is good.

There’s a small colony of them in the central Agora of the Bundoora campus of Latrobe Uni. They live in the azalea bushes. When I worked in Heidelberg Heights, I’d go to the Agora and just sit there with a coffee until they appeared. Beautiful.

They … squish. Unpleasantly.