the mozzies are out :scritch: :scritch:
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I have the most refreshing cross-breeze coming through my place right now. Getting rid of all of that stagnant inside heat.
It's got a little bite to it that breeze
So tonight I ran into 'Abbey', a randomly lost presumably senile border collie on the dog beach path. I went for a swim and it was still there on the way back devoid of an owner.
She was happily reunited with her human thanks to a lovely lady who had her phone with her called the number on the tag.
There are good people out there.
That's good to hear.
Just finished listening to World war Z audio book, really enjoyed it. Itβs nothing like the movie. Each chapter is told as an interview with someone who survived the zombie war and what part they played in it. Different voice actors throughout really added to it.
I print read it, but agree there was little resemblance to the film. Not that there is in a vast majority of cases
I've got a bunch of books to listen to and am trying to get them on my phone so I can listen on the tram and bus.
Have listened to it a couple times, definitely enjoyed, but yeh nothing like the movie. Movie was basically just like.. leveraging the books success to sell better, nothing else
damn, old phone so old it won't install apps time for new phone
its only 8.30 and im so sleepy. i want to take a nap but that will fuck with my sleep at night ugh
I'm going to bed asap. I'm trying to fight it but I'm losing.
The garage has been carpet bombed with mouse traps.
I found squished kraft processed cheese with bacon bits to be irresistible to mice. Check the traps everyday. I once caught dozens of the buggers in my neighbour's aviary with this method
How would you counteract that combo being irresistible to certain humans?
keep the traps away from humans and cats
Not my jurisdiction. What I can tell you is the traps get washed with soap and loaded up with their own peanut butter. They get checked every day but not by me.
Is your dog a mouse hunter? Mine is not, she makes friends with them and even shares her food. When I explain the purpose of the JRT breed to her she wags her tail and gives me a head tilt.
Hahaha. Nah. I don't think he's ever seen one. They're mainly in the garage.
My old dog used to chase them and catch them outside but if they ever came in she would watch them and look at us as if to say 'this one is your problem'
Absolutely no rain here...
Starting to lose hope in it
Glad I watered all the plants last night. Got 40 seconds of rain today.
Which means ongoing watering, so back to the watering routine
I have not seen any rain at all for days
Yeah, I wish I'd watered my plants because I came back to a wilted sad mess and a couple of potted chillies blown over by the wind
tandoori chicken in oven, rice with almonds and sultanas in the cooker. It smells good. :)
non nom, it is delicious
I'm putting a bunch of stuff on a stick and burning it then going for a swim.
This is the most profound thing I'm doing today.
What are the best hot cross buns that money can buy? I'm enjoying this brioche choc chip variety from Woolies but thinking there must be better.
Iβve had some damn nice ones at gourmet bakeries, but thereβs none near me and also expensive for regular consumption. If itβs between Coles, Woolies and Bakers delight, Bakers is the best for sure.
I like the standard fruit and also choc chip. Iβm not a puritan and occasionally try the other flavours. If you are feeling exceptionally brave I saw pizza shapes flavoured buns at the supermarket. Itβs gone too far. Why. Just why.
A few days ago, I made a sandwich out of hot cross bun and rotisserie chicken.
Cannibal Creek Bakehouse in Garfield. Just a short Vline trip for the Melbournites. Wood fired brioche buns are to die for.
Probably Bakers Delight because they're baked fresh that morning.
I second these. And third.. and fourth and fifth. And Iβd really better stop because my pants are getting tight
Back from my first day and oh my god I'm SO tired making an 8am start. Despite hitting the snooze button several times and leaving considerably later than I thought. And everyone else starts at 7 π΅βπ« with plenty of people having longer commutes than me. I'll get used to it.
I was a bit too out of it today take in everything with it all happening so fast, but it was a good first day. Being at a depot does mean it's still very testosterone heavy but not my immediate manager which makes a huge difference. My team is really friendly and welcoming and open with each other which is awesome.
I am super glad this is just part time though, I so wouldn't have the energy for full time hours in such a high contact role. And I'd feel suffocated for sure, no matter how good the workplace was
E: also, hectic wind and humidity out there but... where's the rain??? π I think that's adding to the lethargy
should probably take the bins soon
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