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Looks like Yarrabyte has got the lurgi. Get well soon Yarrabyte!

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[–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 16 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

I have an afternoon appointment so I bravely decided to try and work on my slides from home.

This is how that's going...

[–] Duenan@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Oh dear, I can see productivity levels dropping to an all time low.

[–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago

It's been two hours and I've only just started doing anything relevant. Meanwhile she is constantly headbonking my hands when I try to type. And curling herself up into a different but equally comfy position every 10 minutes. I walked into this...

[–] anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I got about 60% done before it was time to go and that involved regretfully relocating the cat about 10 times in half an hour. I wish I could tell her I love the attention, just not right now!

I will try and finish the rest when I get back and then watch something on my laptop so she can nestle on me at length.

[–] anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Don’t you feel so mean for moving them?!

[–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 2 points 3 weeks ago

My heart broke every time. I am so sorry sox, I wish I was done with this effing project before you had to go so I could have a guilt-free lazy weekend with you

[–] Eagle@aussie.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago

Time to wear a hoodie backwards.

[–] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 2 points 3 weeks ago

What an absolute cutie!

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 3 weeks ago

Gorgeous little princess. Melbcat is a bit heavy for me to do this but maybe next time an improvised baby wrap might hold Sox close and stop the headbonking of your hands