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Adoption Certificate for Nellie, the Daily Thread numbat (with thanks to @Catfish)
I have to say the electric blanket was a good investment, better than the heated throw. Because you're able to use an electric blanket under the covers that traps heat and gets much warmer. Very good.
Hot water bottles are also amazing. (Just be careful to replace them every two/three years or at any sign of the rubber perishing. Or they will split/leak and scald you.)
Well tomorrow looks delightful. 11C and pouring rain. Stay warm and dry out there.
Caught up with an old colleague for drinks tonight. We had a good gossip / bitching session about our previous employer, both of who we had problems with, and talking about how much better we are off now.
Then I was craving noodles for dins - still thinking about how good this was. Hit the spot.
Looks delicious.
Love bowltiful!
Reckon I could troll my colonoscopy team by swallowing a lego head the morning of the procedure.
Make them do an Easter egg hunt
Shove a matchbox racecar up there to pay homage to jackass.
Or not. It's your choice and your arse baby.
Still struggling health wise and having to jump through bureaucratic hoops.
spoiler
(I went to hospital and was admitted overnight but didnβt get the intervention I was hoping for/need. Just an escalation of an existing referral.) This pattern may continue for some time so Iβll probably not be posting much about it and really downplaying it. Because itβs a bummer and nobody wants to read about all that for months or years.
Iβve found something easy that speeds combing but might still go for the low maintenance cut when I have the chance. Iβve had the style before, so I know it looks sophisticated and suits me well.
I havenβt been able to do much cooking or gardening lately but might still go and post to the instances in a bit. Pump up the comment numbers. π
I find keeping a journal has helped me get things out of my system. Even just writing "shit day" helps.
I hope things start looking up for you soon π±
Thanks. This is a nightmare but I don't want to bring others down.
so many hugs, post here as much as you want,
Jimmy the Guts
Jimmy, what big whiskers you have.
Naaaaaaw!
Hi Jimmy π Gentle pats upon your noggin.
Doing dry July this year.
Yay me!!
However it's still June and the bottle of Jager needs to be emptied.
Huzzah!
My cold has mostly gone but my sinuses are still full and it's causing my teeth to ache. I hope it's not a sign I'm getting a sinus infection or something, I have an appointment to have a broken tooth with a root near the sinus cavity removed next week and I'm a bit concerned a sinus problem could prevent that happening. I've been waiting months for this appointment already.
Iβm hoping that itβs just the tooth and the pain might resolve a bit when thatβs gone :( Otherwise the Flo bottle helps a little
Does warmth help? I know itβs very individual.
(I still remember the pain and malaise from when my sinus infection was really bad)
My boring sock saga.
I am sick of socks having only two or three wears before they get a hole. They are not too cheap, 10-15 a pair. My nails are good, I do do walking, so maybe socks are made for a more sedentary lifestyle. I can't wear tradie socks as they are too thick to fit in my shoes and I have wide feet. I have tried many brands and stores.
I bought some snoopy socks from typo/cotton on today, let's see how they hold up.
What are your faves? Looking for some recommendations here.
I've got holeproof explorers from the 90s.
Old explorers rock. Apparently the newer ones aren't nearly as good. But I haven't needed to replace my really old ones, so I don't actually know π€·
Macpac socks are good - you can get thinner general ones that fit in regular shoes, not just the thick ones for hiking. Theyβre a bit expensive though
It's better to buy good socks even if they are more expensive as they are less expensive and less bother than cheaper ones.
Can't help wondering if general quality has fallen the past decade?
For everyday I like the bonds with the cushioned soles. They come in different heights (low, crew etc). Seem to be on sale at least once a month. The colesworth underworks brand is similar. Not as thick like tradie socks, but thick enough that they donβt get holes easily. For thin dress socks, I find cotton more durable than bamboo.
Possum or alpaca socks are my favourite. Super warm and last for years. They're thick though so might not work for you. I think I bought my last lot from Creswick Woollen Mill.
Black Kmart bamboo fibre crew socks. I have about 6 pairs (they're cheap) and have them on high rotation. They've done about a year now and are still pretty much as good as new. Excellent support, and they stay up really well too. I too have wide feet, so these have been a lifesaver. No holes as yet. They do have fierce elastic at the tops, so if you have circulation issues these might not be the best choice. I wash them in the regular laundry and air dry if possible and finish them off in the tumble dryer if not.
I have switched mostly to men's socks - my feet are right at the top of the standard size range for women, which means they are more stretched and wear holes quicker. The larger sizes of women's socks are often a bit too big and less available, but the standard size in men's business socks tends to work well.
I've have thought of that, even been thinking of buying mens shoes as I have wide feet.
Melb Central. Rail station level, left side if facing South.
Snooooopy β₯
I knowwww, I love him. They are little embroidered snoops. https://cottonon.com/AU/snoopy-socks/137116-740.html?dwvar_137116-740_color=137116-740&cgid=typo-offers-gifts&originalPid=137116-740#start=17&sz=60
I love him. The man says, who has wide feet, the best socks he's ever had are woollen socks he got from Aldi.
Hmm, I have spent obnoxious amounts on socks and really haven't found ones that are all that... I think an old pair of snowboarding socks were my favourite for the functional aspect, but I hate the pilling if you wear them to bed.
Surprisingly, my boring Kmart socks have lasted a long time. I have quite a few pairs which might explain why it takes ages for a hole to appear.
I've been rocking fila socks since lockdowns.
White for home and gym and black ones for work.
4 years on and still got the same pairs
ok. And where did you buy these magic socks?
Rebel sport I think.
Maybe even target.
FILA the sports brand, make good socks.
Target definitely sells FILA brand, they are good quality and well prices.
