IT FUKKEN WIMDY
I love that meme/picture. Always cracks me up.
The clouds were rolling past so fast they looked like a parallax scrolling background in and SNES game
Imagine we spend, what… lets say 10 million on a new station in the south east? And all we do is turn the thing into a giant wet wind tunnel! Everyone has to huddle halfway up the stairs so you dont get soaked or blown off the friggin thing. What a joke. How quickly will they get complaints about this do you reckon?
Boronia Station? Mitcham? I’m sure there are others as well, but I only know those two because I take the Belgrave semi-frequently lol.
God are all the new ones like that? thats crazy!
AFAIK Boronia hasn’t been touched, it’s still the glorious crowning architectural masterpiece it’s always been.
It looks different from when I lived around there in the 2000s lol. IDK what they did to it, but it isn’t the same I don’t think. Either way, it is a Wet Wind Tunnel of Grey Doom
Wet Wind Tunnel of Grey Doom
thats the tag line of a great Melbourne biopic.
It’s so annoying. Newish one near us is nicer than the previous one, but unfortunately has very minimal cover. So when platform is busy most people have to get rained on in winter or heat stroke in Summer. Not very clever planning. Some basic tin roofing would have made it so much better.
Eh glenhuntly was always like that
Landlords threatening to sell if they can’t be slumlords, water wet, yadda yadda
Nobody wants to work anymore /j
The whole reporting on it is hilarious. Pathetic attempt to cry and stomp their feet to have their cake and eat it. In the end they’ll just suck it up by raising rents higher…
Finally let the fluffy one roam the hallway after begging for like a week.
Opened the door for him. He did a burnout towards the door, did a failed handbrake turn and slammed into the door frame, then continued the burnout out the door.
5 minutes later, he asks to be let in again.
I’ve never had peanut butter and jam before. Holy fucking shit. I love that there’s still new things to experience lol
I haven’t tried it before either.
What sort of jam did you use with it?
Smooth or crunchy?
Oh man you’ve just reminded me! Peanut butter and honey. Been ages since I’ve done that!
Cheese slice and honey. Staple of my childhood
butter, cheese slice , vegemite, white bread
Hear me out, but lao gan ma and cheese also goes pretty hard. Even lao gan ma and tahini. (Haven’t tried it with pb.)
Thank you for reminding me that there’s still new things to experience. It gives me hope.
Going to make myself a peanut butter and jam sandwich now :)
Best Brekky: Toast. One slice spread crunchy peanut butter, the other slice spread Nutella (or similar). Smush into a sandwich.
Voila! A Snickers Sandwich
Worked a shorter day to go home to the fully sick Miniest. A lot of people off work sick, some with bad colds and some with COVID. Forgot how much I enjoyed finishing at 2ish, with not so many people on the bus and fewer on the street.
How!? How is there an equipment fault at Pakenham east?! Isn’t the whole fucking thing new??!!!?
I finished writing a new short story and even made the cover myself!
Tasmania, 1877. After a decade of hunting escaped convicts and bushrangers, Constable Charlie Harris has kept the peace in the quiet farming town of Ross, where the biggest crimes are drunken punch-ons. Then he captures Tommy Oliver, a member of a notorious bushranger gang, who offers him a deal he can’t refuse: passage to the mainland in exchange for revealing the identity and location of the gang’s enigmatic leader, Hannibal. Wanted for a string of burglaries and murders, Hannibal and the gang have eluded capture for years, and they won’t sit back and let Tommy Oliver give up their leader, and that puts the town of Ross and its constable squarely in their sights… Can Ross hold out until reinforcements arrive to take Tommy Oliver to Launceston, or will Constable Harris be forced to choose between his oath to protect the town and his word to protect a bushranger’s life?
Releasing in the next couple of weeks :-)
Is there cannibalism?
Lol no Hannibal the Cannibal
That sounds awesome!
I don’t know about the words punch ons though. I’d use drunken brawls or fisty-cuffs or drunken biffs but you are the writer and you do a might fine job.
I should change it, but I love a good bit of aussie slang.
Fair enough! I think “punch-ons” is a fairly new word though, often meaning everyone in. The old school term was “a bar-room brawl” or one on one “a bit of a biff” or nothing serious “fisty-cuffs”.
It’s surely a newer word. I do like fisticuffs, but doesn’t quite suit the gruffness of ole Constable Harris.
I love how the aussie lingo has 99 words to describe a fight 😂
Spelled ‘fisticuffs’ I think. Punch-on is perfectly respectable slang though. If you want REALLY old slang, try ‘wigs on the green’ for a brawl. As a phrase survived here in Aus a lot longer than its place of origin.
Argh. Had a rough night’s sleep and only woke up half and hour ago.
Thank god for a day off with no work to do since I did it over the last 3 days but what a waste of a morning already :(
It’s okay, you’ve got up in time for the sun! (At least there’s some where I’m at)
True that. As you posted that the sun has been out ever since.
Just trying to keep warm now and waiting to be paid tomorrow so I can finally stock up on food and petrol.
I’m finally back home and I’ve walked into a fucking shit show. There’s 5 cops out the front of my house, 3 staff from my organisation and my bedroom is 33°
Seriously, what the fuck.
(The new YP moved in on Thursday while I was away. I’d hazard a guess that’s why it’s a shitshow)
That sounds like… fun. Keep your wits about you Baku, and stay safe. It’s shit that someone like that can threaten your home environment because those at the top have forgotten why they went into the sector to begin with.
Far out. Nooo. I’m so sorry you went from being sick on your trip to coming back to this guy…
Do you have a complaints process? From experience complaints tend to go into ‘the round file’ (ie. the bin) and I know this is a lot to put on you. But if you’re up to it try to put in complaints as often as you can for as long as you can stand getting the runaround.
Also whether you decide to complain or not (sometimes reporting leads to backlash) it it might be a smart move to buy a cheap A4 notebook and make a note of the times and dates of any incidents. Guy swears at you or damages something or clogs the toilet? Write down a quick summary, time and date. Cops show up? What happened, time and date - plus cops names and their station if possible. Unnecessarily high bill from something he’s done? Time and date. Something of yours goes missing? You know what to do.
It sucks and feels useless but it creates a paper trail demonstrating a pattern of behaviour that might get him kicked out sooner, lay the foundations for an IVO if one is ever needed (touch wood it isn’t), or may hopefully protect you from liability for something stupid he’s done. I am so sorry you’re having to deal with this especially at your young age.
Ps. Definitely get the lockable toolbox for out of sight under your bed and bike chain it to the frame. Grab yourself a lanyard to keep keys on you and lock your bedroom door even just to go to the toilet.
Also - you probably know this already, and may have already been doing this in the old place. But since this kid sounds like a problem it might be cautious to not leave your own personal toiletries in a shared bathroom in case they get used up, stolen or messed with. Maybe buy a wash bag or a beach bag to keep your own toiletries in, leave them in your room and carry to the bathroom as you need them.
A few generic “shared” things in the bathroom as window dressing are all I would leave out around a person like this. (A bare minimum amount of basic things you don’t care about like a cheap bottle of hand soap, a few homebrand bar soaps and the cheapest brand TP.)
It might be a good idea to close or block the duct in your room if possible (so the new kid can’t cook you alive), and use an electric blanket or space heater to set your own comfortable temperature.
Also it’s not a bad idea to keep snacks and water in your room, lock yourself in there especially when sus characters are around, pick up solitary hobbies or be away all the time, and if you can afford it take meals while you’re out.
Grab your clothes as soon as they’re done washing. A clothes airer rack to dry your clothes in your room is invaluable.
Ps. Sorry if this sounds like a lecture. It really isn’t meant to be. I’ve just lived with and dealt with people like this. A lot.
Yeah, there is a complaint process (there’s several, actually). The program coordinator said she’s issued a 1st warning, but there’s a total of 3 warnings before there’s a strike. Any subsequent warnings automatically become a strike, and 3 strikes = being kicked out. If something like this happens again, I will complain. The program coordinator seems to think he’s probably going to be kicked out eventually, so that’s a nice sign…
Fortunately our bathrooms and toilets aren’t shared (seriously I went through almost 6 years of that, and never again.), so I don’t need to worry too much about toiletries going missing. Our utilities are included in our rent, and the bills don’t actually get sent here, they go straight to the head office. But I imagine if the 24/7 heating keeps happening, we’ll probably get a conversation about electricity usage.
Unfortunately I don’t think we can close the ducts we have in our rooms, they’re the older style 4 panel ones that are shaped like a cross and have 4 panels in each corner that can be adjusted to different directions that forms a square. Doing some Google, apparently they’re sometimes magnetic, and magnetic vent covers are a thing, but they look more plastic like to me, so it may be a case of needing to duct tape some cardboard to it. I actually did buy a heater from Kmart because my last one clogged up with dust and I couldn’t get it out without tearing it down, couriers please were meant to deliver it almost a week ago, but just kinda decided they didn’t want to. You probably know how they are.
I am actually considering buying a couple of appliances for my room. Kmart sell kettles and toasters for 7 bucks, and a 2nd hand bar fridge is only like $50 on gumtree or the marketplace, but I don’t know whether I should go to that extreme yet. It feels possibly overkill.
Theft and drug use wise, the program coordinator still hasn’t actually filled me in on the details and seems pretty set on keeping that a state secret. I found out through the lead tenant that moved out. Although it will probably affect me, she keeps talking about confidentiality. I can see that aspect, but it seems relevant and important for me to know what I need to expect, so I’m rather displeased about that
Mate, all I can say is you’re a far stronger person than I am - you are dealing with some of the shittiest living situations and still thinking through it logically despite being sick as well. It’s so shit that you had to come back to this. I apologise for not remembering, but when do you get to finally get to leave the system/age out? It’s within a year… I hope?? 😬
I turn 18 in March, but because of transitions and such, I can stay here until I’m 19 if it leads to a better outcome, which seems likely at the moment
Okay, at least you have some options. You seem optimistic that this new dropkick will be booted fairly soon but until he is it sounds like you have to go through more crap. I really wish you didn’t have to but you can always vent in the DT whenever you need to…
3 strikes = being kicked out
Thank goodness. But sus out how safe it’ll be to complain first. Sometimes it’ll get back to the idiot you’re dealing with and aggravate them, then you’re left with them taking it out on you.
Fortunately our bathrooms and toilets aren’t shared
That’s good, I was going to suggest a kettle for your room but thought that you’d have to keep refilling a container of water in the kitchen and it would raise questions. Bathroom sink might be an option if you’re desperate and it’s frequently disinfected?
Have a think about the bar fridge I guess. Extra fridges do consume extra electricity. But if utilities are being paid for, you have the money to buy it, it’ll make this crap time safer/more comfortable and your fridge space needs aren’t large… it might be good to have one already when you eventually move out on your own. That’s one less thing you have to buy immediately upon moving. It also means you could hold off on getting a full size fridge until you measure the dimensions in the new place. The one thing I’d consider though is if the energy efficiency might be bad or have become outdated by the time you leave. (Is that a thing?) Could just sell it on once you’re the utility account holder.
Yeah… confidentiality is important but some of these things you really would want to know upfront.
What the!!! What a way to end a holiday. Probably a good thing you came back when you did. Not just because of being sickish.
Yeah… It seems this may be the new normal. The cops are here for some shady characters the new kid decided to bring over who have warrants out for them. And I guess nobody’s told him why we don’t use the ducted yet
I’m really sorry for what you have to go through right now. I know a bit of what it’s like to have little to no control over your living situation, while others make all the decisions that affect you.
Best thing you can do is be polite so as not to give the wrong impression, but keep your boundaries as strong as you can.
Keep pressing whoever you have to, for some details as to what can be expected of this new person.
Hang in there. I know it’s hard to imagine sometimes, but things will get better.
my bedroom is 33°
This is genuinely impressive considering how cold it is outside. Hope you get things under control and stay safe
Honestly… Yeah. That’s over double what it is outside! I’d guess it’s been on for days and he’s just had his door or window open
Happy cake day! Wow, wonder what the heating bill is gonna be like lol
(Being pedantic) Also, temperature doesn’t “start” at 0°C, so it’s not “double” what it is outside. 0 C is still ~ 273 Kelvin.
That’s a mindfuck when you’re already sick. “Am I feverish or is this room just on fire??”
Yeah. I was wondering if it was just a case of feeling warm after coming in from the cold or if I’d gotten a bad fever
Mickey says hello and hopes you all have a nice Tuesday, despite the bad weather. He says you all need to make sure you treat yourself and be really kind to yourself. Have a nice warm coffee or tea, or buy that little treat you’ve been eyeing off.
Thank you Mickey I’ll try my best
Mickey believes in you, and knows you got this! You are awesome!
Hey Mickey you’re so fine.
We love you Mickey. 💖
I’m feeling a little better this morning, which hopefully stays that way. I don’t feel throwing up level sick, but my cough is worse than yesterday (although that’s possibly just because I only woke up not long ago and it’s cold). And my nose is all blocked up from my sleep. I still think I’m going to bail from the rest of the trip, I just want to go home and rest.
In more positive news, today is my 1st Lemmy cake day!
Happy b-cake day! 🍰
I think it’s a good idea to bail and go home and chill.
Happy Lemmy cake day 🎂
Breakfast 🍏🍎🍐🍊🍋🍈🫐🍓🍇🍉🍌🍒🍑🥭🍍🥥🥦🥑🫛🍆🍅🥝🥬🥒🌽🥕🥐🍠🫚🥔🧅🥯🍞🥖🥨🧀🧇🥞🧈🍳🥚🥓🥩🍗🍖🫓🍕🍟🍔🌭🥙🧆🌮🌯🥗🍲🍜🍝🥘🍛🍣🍱🥟🦪🍥🍘🍚🍙🐠🍤🪼🦀🐙 🍗🥮🍢🍡🍧🍰🧁🥧🍦🍨🎂🍮🍭🍬🍫🥜🌰🍪🍿🍯🥛☕️🍵🍺🍶🥤🧋🧃🥂🍷🥃🍸🍹🧉🔋
Icecream and coffee please.
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Please grant me the courage and fortitude to stand up for what I believe is right, in the face of greed and tyranny. The courage to make a stand, not only for myself, but for my peers. The courage to make a statement that will echo - perhaps starting as a whisper - but build into a roar. Also a flat white thanks
🌋🥛☕️
Thank you chef. I have used this strength well, and declined my job offer (unless they come back and say they’re going to pay me properly)
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This had our nine year old in fits of giggles. It has brought joy to our house. I hope it brightens your day also.
Classic Terry
That’s awesome 🤣
😄 love it!
😂😂😂
I feel very, very strongly about not wanting to get out of bed this morning. Desperately want to wfh…
The wind is BRISK out here!
I don’t want to imagine what it’s like on the roads right now. And I’ve been just bone tired… Pulled the pin and asked to wfh and got it. Crisis averted. As much as I like going in to meet people I’m very much grateful for the option of not rushing off half asleep and being able to ease my way back in. We’ll just discuss what we need to on Teams.
Only downside is I dont have a second monitor after giving back my old one to my former workplace… not enough to get me out today :|
It was busier than usual.
In one suburb it was bin day, saw several bins lying on the road blocking a lane with rubbish strewn everywhere.
The regular daily 6am trip was otherwise completely normal.
Are you otherwise feeling ok this morning?
Definitely better now that I’ve had sustenance and some green tea and been able to take it slow. The sound of the wind is distracting but I think wfh was a great idea today rather than piling everything on in one go
Wonderful to hear, looks like the Japan trip was great for you.
