The race riots in the UK make Cronulla 2005 look like a children’s tea party.
It takes a lot to get the brits of any persuasion off their arses and out in the street protesting, but when they do … it gets pretty brutal. There’ll be more of these riots. Imo the root cause is that brexit didn’t deliver the earthly paradise that they were promised …
The rioting was set off because they believe the stabber of the kids in the dance class was an immigrant Muslim. Nope, born in Britain Christian. Was fake news spread by Andrew Tate and other questionable sources. It’s the idiot olympics, and utterly terrifying how easily people can be set off.
I wasn’t gonna go anywhere today but I need m&ms.
Normal, peanut, crispy, mixed or one of the bullshit limited edition flavours?
(note, there are a couple of good bullshit limited edition flavours but not out at the moment or haven’t made it to Australia yet such as dark chocolate raspberry)
I didn’t mind the brownie ones, but they needed to be served warm, otherwise the brownie bits were like little stones. I haven’t tried any other limited edition ones
Peanut × 2
That’s good stuff. My usual purchase would be peanut x 1 and crispy x 1 and mix them together. Have to be in a specific mood to enjoy normal ones otherwise I’d get mixed.
bullshit
dark chocolate raspberry
I dunno that sounds delicious.
edit: I misread you said good :)
Maybe I need m&ms too. You’ve got me thinking about them.
As I was pulling out of my driveway, an evil looking Tom cat was in my backyard judging me, which is a cheek cos I don’t shit on other peoples properties.
operation get rid of stuff continues , another dozen books I’m never going to read are sorted to go out , more knickknacks are going
another half dozen dvds are out
I’m at the point where the movie shelf is full. I can’t buy any more blu rays unless I sacrifice something. It’s a great system: it means I’m very resistant to impulse buys and anything I do buy will improve my overall collection by design.
I just built a fileserver and stuff films on that
until they are lost, further, every dvd I buy has extras like commentaries and that’s what I’m buying them for
I have a whole bookshelf full of books I’m never going to read. They’re decorative and/or it’s a load bearing bookshelf
load bearing bookshelf …lol
and someone who likes book covers is a biblioplegic and there is nothing wrong with that, many are works of art in themselves
After hearing of the last psychologist I found not taking new clients, I went through the whole process of finding another one with a trustworthy and empathetic face (yes I judge people entirely off of their face. Don’t @ me), getting a new MHCP, getting a new referral, making another appointment, trying to organise for the session to be paid in advance again. I’m finally done, and have found one that seems fine. I hope it works out. I don’t want to have to find yet another one
Don’t feel bad about choosing a nice face. Bedside manner is so important.
Imma relate my experience here and it was quite self revelatory at the time.
I had an injured shoulder, from an assault, and was referred to a surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. He was very kind and friendly and reassuring. Even when we had to demonstrate the actions that caused the injury I felt safe.
Later in the week I had to get some xrays. The technician was very professional and he had a neutral face. I was triggered and had a panic attack.
Attackers have uncaring or neutral faces.
later I was thinking how my doctor put on a kind face on purpose , he knew my history and knew how to make me comfortable. The xray technician either knew and didn’t care or didn’t know how to handle my case.
I’m better now tho seeing a disinterested face always worries me. That is a face of violence.
Such a pain trying to find a psych you click with so you can make the most of therapy ugh. I’m glad you have found someone and booked and appt!! That’s awesome!
I’m not sure if you’re already doing this (apologies if you are) but you can get a certain number of counseling sessions and a security camera funded through Victims of Crime. Wish I’d remembered to tell you that earlier
I really hope it provides some help
Good idea, but I believe that they only provide support in cases of violent crime. A burglary while not home probably doesn’t classify.
I’m still a minor, so for the next 6 or so months, I’ll be able to have my sessions paid for by the department. I think the place I’ve chosen is $100 out of pocket after the MHCP Medicare rebate, but I don’t really know how that works, so that’s a them problem for now.
I’m not too sure what the plan is once I turn 18. At the moment $100 out of pocket is pushing it, but still affordable once a month, but I’m unsure how my circumstances will change. Plus the MHCP is only like 5 sessions a year or some stupidly low number. It’s one of those things I don’t think I’m going to spend much time thinking about since I have zero clue what’s going to happen
No, they provide it for stalking as well
Do what you’ve gotta do Baku, these idiots have created problems for you
Anyone had Thomas Dux cheese before. I finished off some brie but it kind of just tasted watery and salty, not much’cheese’ taste.
Maybe that’s just what fancy cheese tastes like
I find the Thomas dux ones are nothing special, despite the fancy branding. Australian cheeses like King island or Millawa are a much better brie. If you want a more flavoursome soft imported cheese, try a d’Affinois. Very $$ but omg so very delicious.
Brie is a mild cheese
Fell asleep for a bit, but have a GP appt tomorrow morning. I’m trying not to get overly anxious about this, because it’s probably nothing, but its such a different pain than I am used to.
Like, sharp, and then achey, and sharp if I rub my eyes (which I do without thinking). I have no idea what I could have done to it, like it’s a weird spot. Just under my right eye, where the orbital hole ends, on my cheekbone. I know I keep posting, but I’m anxious ugh!!!
Maybe it’s a pimple on the inside of your eyelid or something? Or a subcutaneous ingrown hair or some such
Maybe? Theres nothing on the skin, no marks, no bruise or discolouration. No lump I can feel underneath, just the top of my cheekbone/orbital.
Hopefully it is just a stupid zit. I can deal with that.
no lump is a good sign, rules out a lot of shit. Could be a minute scratch, the area under your eyes is ridiculously tender
Could be nerve pain, maybe even referred from TMJ or a tooth? Best of luck, hope you can get checked soon
I do grind my teeth, I’m stressed it’s a fracture. It’s probably nothing though lol
You’re seeing a doctor. In the meantime don’t touch and use warm compresses for comfort.
So many hugs
Could be a stye, it seems to be the season.
tried to book a camping trip for cup day weekend. Limited to “glamping” (ie: power and a hot shower) cause I was gonna bring the little fella, but no joy. Everythings booked out. Prom, Eildon, Bright, Philip Island, all totally booked out. The fact that it’s still months away and its booked out blows my mind.
Some nice glamping further inland - try Macedon, Mt Erica, Walhalla, Maldon, Wedderburn, or if you are willing to drive - Mt Buffalo, Beechworth maybe Rutherglen. The Grampians and Otways will probably be booked out too, but there’s Horsham fairly closeish to the Little Desert National Park, and Rainbow near Hattah-Kulkyne. Off the beaten track may be your friend here.
EDIT: maybe farm stays? The little tacker will loooove that but might be a bit young.
yeah the drives kind of the hurdle. Trying to keep it under 3 hours. The mrs said last time he went to the prom the drive was the biggest hurdle. Sadly a bit young for farm stays.
Mt erica or Walhalla might still be a go - under 2 hours from the SE suburbs.
Seems like you need to book popular areas for cup day by Easter these days. More people competing for the same spots. One of these days they might introduce a timed ballot system or something
I’ve been playing Red Dead Redemption 2 a lot. It’s my first playthrough, but 3rd time attempting to get into this game… it’s actually sticking this time though and I’m 35% through now. Enjoying it. It’s crazy how many hours I’ve put in and it says I’m only 35% this game is hooooge.
Anyway the game is absolutely GORGEOUS. Playing on my PC with the graphics almost maxed out and riding around has made me desperately miss America’s parks and mountains. I ache to go back there. I don’t think we have anything in Australia which directly compares to that place, as unpatriotic as that sounds.
Also I found out that my tablet runs RDR2 fantastically (it’s a stupidly expensive one with it’s own discreet graphics card) so I can actually play it in bed too. It’s not as gorgeous on that as on my 4k monitor with HDR but it still looks and plays great using my PS5 controller.
Listening to the soundtrack of The Mandalorian. I’d forgotten what a beautiful show it is so might take another look. ( and at The Orville as well 😊 )
My tv has died. I guess I don’t need to watch the gymnastics after all, I’ll read my book. But boo. I’ll deal with it tomorrow.
chicken lemon curry has been eaten
I had a hankering for lemon potatoes the other day, I’ll have to make them soon.
Please enlighten me regarding these lemon potatoes for this is the first I’ve heard of them. Is it based on this? https://www.recipetineats.com/greek-lemon-potatoes/
i put potatoes in this curry, it goes very nicely
Ooooh, got a recipie or a photo?
um. 1 tube green garden lemon grass. 1 tb garlic. 1 tb ginger, 2 tb fish sauce, 2 tsps hot curry powder, 1 tin coconut milk, 3 cups water . Then add chicken and vegetables of your choice. eat with rice and chopped fresh coriander
TV review. Archer Series 13.
I loved Archer, the first 2 series made me laugh out so often and many of the following also had their laughs.
Series 13 is a pale ghost of a show comprising running jokes, boring character repeating one liners they’ve said a hundred times and vulgarity for no reason. A vulgar joke is funny, these aren’t even jokes.
So sad. 1/2 a whisky, no ice.
HOLY FUCK ORVILLE S4?!!
is good?
Yah, official podcast confirmed. We’re getting another season!
excellent news.
Gratitude thread 🐕🐈
Grateful for getting more sleep than I did the night before last.
Grateful for my MIL. She really stepped up after my mum died and tries her best to help, even though she’s 90, and I try my best to help her when I can. We agree on most things, disagree well, and our relationship is easier than the one I have with her son.
Grateful for my four hour meeting being cancelled and having a full WFH day
A four hour meeting? Under what circumstances is this even useful?!
It was not going to be … it was supposed to be a working meeting but that client is never organised so I would have just been hand holding while they organised themselves
I’ve already eaten a slice of apple cake and it was delicious.
Yum. I had an apple and custard scroll with boston bun topping. It was so delicious I immediately ate another one.
Since my morning post I’ve gone back for 2nds and I’ve demolished several slices of chocolate cake too.
Cheese.
I just checked the status of my Temu orders, there are four packages in the country and ready for delivery. They should arrive tomorrow, and if they don’t I get $5 credit for each package.
