melbaboutown

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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 4 hours ago (2 children)

Extremely catchy and memeable. The one I found opened with Toto, went to ABBA, then rickrolled me. chefs kiss

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 points 4 hours ago (2 children)

I found my sewing machine. I wonder if it still works well, or if it’s full of dust.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 points 5 hours ago (6 children)

I’m constantly back at Mts Washmore and Dishmore.

The premade ‘cleaning music’ playlists that come up kind of suck. lol. Idk, I’ll probably just try to find some older ones with 80s/90s music - bonus for the fun kind of corny

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago) (5 children)

I’ve got slack on masking after keeping it up for so long. Wondering if it would be weird to start wearing one again during flu season.

Of course it’s not weird to not want to get sick but you know, it’s not the norm to wear face masks in Australia like it is in Asia. And it’s rare to see them now. People would probably stare, assume you were sick, or it might provoke the cooker type.

Then again I really don’t think I’d fare well with the flu.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 9 points 8 hours ago (2 children)

I’ve had my flu shot. Covid shot is next on the agenda

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 points 1 day ago

I’m sorry. Be extra kind to yourself, one funeral is hard let alone two

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

Ughh. People like them should have the decency to fall into a black hole so you never have to worry about being jumpscared

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 7 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Hmmm… I prescribe cuddlepurrs. Maybe if you put a heat source in your lap and feed her a creamy treat

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

That’s right! I used to sometimes stir a little bit into hot soy milk. It is very sweet and goes far

 

Seems Yarrabyte has got on the beers?

Mods delete if this thread should not be needed

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

Probably? A fully cotton sock would be pretty safe.

My cat has her own little wheat bag that I microwave with the synthetic faux fur cover on and that hasn’t melted so far. (Though I usually give it one minute, maybe 1 min 30s, and never more than two - always removing it and checking it after the first minute).

However after reading up on this I probably will remove that cover before microwaving as polyester is a fire risk. https://www.reddit.com/r/sewing/comments/w6cedh/microwaveable_fabric/

I probably wouldn’t be microwaving wet cloth either which would create much more heat.~~(The occasional cup of water microwaved with it is to provide very slight humidity to the grains, not get the cloth wet.)~~ I also wouldn’t be microwaving anything for too long.

Edit: I retract the part about the cup of water, I was wrong https://www.wholesale.kiwiwheatbags.co.nz/pages/do-not-put-a-cup-of-water-in-the-microwave-when-heating-your-wheat-bag

The sock is more of a temporary or emergency solution though. Definitely consider buying a proper wheat bag of the proper materials that comes with specific usage instructions if you can afford to/justify the cost.

 

(Posting a few days early to remember)

Winter is coming, bills will be high. Do you have tips to help us get by?

 

An advocacy service over the phone for people living with opioid dependence.

Things are really bad in my area and Victoria is the only Australian state that still charges for methadone. There’s not much I can do individually but share resources and hope it helps someone.

 

An advocacy service over the phone for people living with opioid dependence.

There’s not much I can do but share resources and hope it helps someone.

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Accidental double post (www.hrvic.org.au)
submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by melbaboutown@aussie.zone to c/australia@aussie.zone
 

An advocacy service over the phone for people living with opioid dependence.

There’s not much I can do but share resources and hope it helps someone.

 

Prices are always rising.

What have you found good for saving a dollar?

 

Edit: The rules are changing for permanent residents - see article.

Temporary residents are allowed to keep using their overseas license.

 

Edit: Sorry, I was unclear on the message of the article and accidentally posted a misleading headline.

TL;DR: There are changes for permanent residents but temporary residents can keep using their overseas licenses.

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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by melbaboutown@aussie.zone to c/frugal@aussie.zone
 

Just as a reminder if you’re struggling.

Services like these can help with rent, financial advice, or no interest loans. Please avoid any predatory payday loan companies.

Edit: For the no interest loans I was thinking of Good Shepherd https://goodshep.org.au/services/nils/

 

Prices are always rising.

What have you found good for saving a dollar?

 

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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