• Baku@aussie.zoneEnglish
    12·
    2 days ago

    So I have ended up moving, and they opted to send me to an Airbnb rather than another hotel. It’s pretty nice. The department and its sub organisations seem to have an exclusivity deal with Quest apartment hotels, so i think an Airbnb worked out cheaper for them than another week in a quest.

    Although people buying as many houses as they can solely to use them as an Airbnb sucks and has definitely damaged the housing market, I do like the idea behind it of being able to rent your home out while you’re on vacays or whatever. It comes with the added perk that it feels homely.

    This place is pretty old, but so is my house, so I don’t really mind. Plus I get a washing machine, so I can do all of the washing from the last week in the span of a day. Fun!

    Edit: also I’m in Brunswick, so I think I need to become trendy now

    • Seagoon_@aussie.zoneOP
      4·
      2 days ago

      Spud can help out too.

      To fit in. Wear lots of black. Vintage jumpers, preferably with stripes and some black . Guys can wear items of old army clothes . Wear your hair a bit longer, too short and you will look like a Carlton hipster.

      this is more carlton but there is some crossover https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZt-pOc3moc

      • Baku@aussie.zoneEnglish
        3·
        2 days ago

        I was planning on wearing shorts and a fake denim long sleeve. Lucky for me, my barber was closed when I tried to get a haircut a month ago, and I haven’t been bothered to go try again, so it is getting pretty long now. Does the “I just woke up and had to go to the shops to buy milk but haven’t had a shower yet and am barely awake” vibe work?

    • Thornburywitch@aussie.zoneEnglish
      3·
      2 days ago

      Not a requirement. You can if you like, but then you’d be exactly like everyone else. Which may or may not suit you. Still, it’s only for a short time, so this might be a nice way to experiment with that sort of thing to see if it does suit you.

      • Baku@aussie.zoneEnglish
        2·
        2 days ago

        I’ve never tried being a hipster before, maybe I’ll like it. I am most definitely liking this full 5g pulling 110mbps down, though. We technically have 5g in my area, but it’s outside only, gotta stand on something, and it almost always drops back to 4g. 30mbps tops

  • Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone
    11·
    2 days ago

    This sounds stupid but I made a music section I’ve been trying to for almost 20 fucking years. I figured out the right formula after so much experimentation. I could hear it in my head but couldn’t figure out the right ingredients to get it together.

    It only goes for 30 seconds but it’s been eluding me for so fucking long. And now it’s done.

    Fuck. Finally!!!

  • Force_majeure123@aussie.zone
    9·
    2 days ago

    Colleague who’s also job searching told me her application for WFH insurance gig was rejected pre-interview (she has much relevant experience), and that there were 850 applicants for the role 😬😬

  • Seagoon_@aussie.zoneOP
    8·
    2 days ago

    I got a vintage 60s aussie made merino jumper from the op shop, checked it really carefully, it still came up with a few holes after I washed it, just tiny ones but it’s annoying. It’s really nice so I’ll sew it up.

    wondering if Thornbury has any tips or advice on shopping and care of jumpers? TYVMIA

    • Thornburywitch@aussie.zoneEnglish
      5·
      2 days ago

      Sounds gorgeous! A jumper of that vintage will NOT be shrinkproofed, so machine washing and drying is out of the question. Hand wash only in lux flakes or a very gentle wool wash (half strength) in lukewarm water. Rinse well twice in lukewarm water. Roll in a towel and press out excess moisture, and dry flat in the shade. Patting it into shape on a dry towel helps it keep its shape while drying. If it warps a bit, pin into place on the towel just like blocking a handknitted piece before assembly.

      A teaspoonful of miscible eucalyptus or lavender oil in the second rinse water will help to keep moths away. Fortunately it may only need washing occasionally - wearing a shirt underneath will do a lot to keep it clean.

      Mending is best done with darning wool if you can find any and if you can’t then embroidery/tapestry wool is probably the next best choice. You might like to reinforce cuffs and collar on the reverse side with a split strand of matching wool a few millimetres in from the edge to help stop fraying. Wool lasts very well when cared for, but can get a bit fragile at the edges when those edges are stretched. If there’s a ribbed edge, then both top and bottom of the ribbed section benefit from that extra strand of wool - does a lot to help it keep its shape while still allowing it to stretch appropriately.

      • Seagoon_@aussie.zoneOP
        2·
        2 days ago

        Yes. Thank you. 😘, some embroidery crewel wool sounds like a good idea.

        The wool and fabric itself is beautiful quality but the garment isn’t fully fashioned, it’s sewn. Still worth mending I think.

      • Ntcc661@aussie.zone
        2·
        2 days ago

        This takes me back to my high school years and maintaining my wool jumpers.

        Every tip here is spot on.

    • CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone
      4·
      2 days ago

      I wonder if you can put a touch of clear nail polish on the inside of the hole to stop it getting bigger like you can with panty hose.

  • Duenan@aussie.zone
    7·
    2 days ago

    Picked up some lamb on discount today and cooked up. I forgot how heavy lamb was and it was nice and tasty though the chips did have quite a bit of fat.

    Full now though and ready to relax for the evening.

  • imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone
    11·
    3 days ago

    I have been on leave in the last week, travelling with an old family member (a farewell tour of sorts - I don’t think she will be doing more big trips). I am feeling very melancholy. So glad I have been able to help her, and sad to see someone so strong and independent getting old and frail.

    Anyway this is your lil Wednesday reminder to say thanks to your body, no matter how much trouble it gives you. Getting old sucks arse

    • TinyBreak@aussie.zone
      3·
      3 days ago

      So glad I have been able to help her, and sad to see someone so strong and independent getting old and frail.

      I dont think its sad. It shouldnt be sad. Getting old is a part of life, and if we didnt have a finite cap on our time we’d forget to enjoy the time we have. Getting old is a part of the journey of life, and hopefully a time you can rely on your loved ones and friends.

      • imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone
        2·
        3 days ago

        Thanks. You are very right. I find it hard to see her struggle (early stage Alzheimer’s). But I think we all looked after her and she had a ball

        • Force_majeure123@aussie.zone
          2·
          3 days ago

          My dad’s going through this now. He’s on what may well be his last big trip - touring around Australia with a campervan with his partner. Last I spoke to him he asked me the same questions three times over in a ten minute conversation. It’s hard.

          • imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone
            3·
            2 days ago

            Sorry to hear that. My mate’s parents did that trip when the mum got diagnosed. His dad used to say at least he could go back to old favourite spots that she would normally be bored with because they were all new!

  • oztrin@aussie.zoneEnglish
    6·
    2 days ago

    Back to work, saw the papou and most importantly the papou’s next of kin.
    Remember how I asked them to let them know I had the 'rona because he was showing symptoms and I was worried he had it, and he’s a nonagenerian with health issues up the wazoo? “No, they never told me nothing.” 🤦🏻‍♀️ Fuck’s sake.
    Plus to top it off he had symptoms. “Yeah I thought it was just a cold, I better test myself.” Yeah mate, might be an idea.

  • tone212_@aussie.zone
    9·
    3 days ago

    Strange person at gym, interrupting me mid set by waving their hands in front of me: can you please guard this machine for me, I’ll be in [other area] for maybe 10 minutes in case someone takes machine.

    How about you come back to the machine when you’re ready to use it?