Good news - my car’s been found!
Just gotta wait for all the forensic things to be done and it’s all mine. Oh and get new plates because they were stolen.
Still, phew. I was sure it was in bits or burnt out.This is fantastic!!! What a relief compared to how it could have gone. I so hope you can get out of that neighbourhood soon
Exactly. I was seriously considering phoning my car guy and starting the process of finding a new one, but now I don’t have to!
Just spoke to insurance and they’ll take possession of it when it’s released and check there’s no nasties in it and they haven’t trashed the engine, and then I get it back!
Unfortunately I have to wait until May to leave. But I still have heaps to do before settlement.
IT Support ticket we got this morning: hi, the keyboard I am using, the backspace doesn’t work. I’ve looked around for another one…oh hang on I cleaned it out and there was a paperclip underneath it. All good now.
And they submitted it, lol.
In other news, it’s so weird hearing about the crazy weather you guys are getting yet it hasn’t rained at all here. We usually get the same weather as Melbs, maybe a day or so later.
And in good news. I finished working on my latest book, and now editing and getting the covers planned for Books 4 and 5 of VDV.
And in more good news, Netflix are adapting another Fear Street novel - The Prom Queen. I am excited!
Hope you’re all doing good.
When I did support I LOVED self-solvers. It’s like a little feelgood story and your stats get padded for doing nothing. People on the phone would often apologise but I’d just say no need, I’m happy to hear everything is ok. Everyone is happy. Good times.
Thankfully, we don’t have stats and all those metrics. Just some real interesting IT users.
Always love the “…and now it’s working” calls. I like to joke that they saw the hammer in my hand.
Water was glass tonight. Could see the sea floor clearly about 10m deep.
Also another chocolate retriever/lab swam out to save me. Owner was freaking out as it was just learning and it wasn’t obeying it just kept going. Had to swim it in (which it did by itself, no help needed there) reassured the owner that they’re water dogs and if I was a recently shot duck it would’ve passed with flying colours.
I made some chocolate mousse and a mess. Lol. It’s not easy getting it in the glass when sweat threatens to engulf you.
It’s the thought that counts.
When I made it I followed this recipe. It was also… messy…
Haha. I think I followed the same recipe.
Just need a swirl of canned whipped cream and nobody would know
Oohh yum. Throw that in the fridge and eat it stone cold and it’d be perfect.
Pretty happy with myself for not doing my usual ‘i just bought groceries but now I want uber eats’ and giving in to the temptation. Ended up making a salad of ruby burst grape tomatoes, red capsicum, cucumber, coriander and mersey valley cheddar and pulled it all together with some salt and lime. Just smashed the salad and waiting for my expensive nuggies (the inghams ciabatta coating ones to) Hurry up and cook.
Ok, that sounds delish
I made it to Tues night before breaking my ‘no drinking during the week’ rule. It’s gin weather and it was a good but looking day. Sitting here with the AC on sipping my gin and soda and being grateful that small apartments are easy to cool.
You’ve inspired me to have a schnifter of whiskey lol
I only wish my apartment wasn’t the top floor, the poor aircon tries so hard but the heat from a flat roof is epic bleh
Haha glad to inspire. Top floor is not ideal. I am nicely snuggled here.
I have acquired margarita in a can. It is highly suitable for both weather and dented brain.
- it’s the fizzy nectar of the godsThat’s the one. Slurp!
Nice
As if I haven’t loathed myself enough this past week and a bit, I have decided to rewatch Supernatural (might stop at season 7 where I think it should have ended) for the first time in like 6ish years.
Never forget flicking on the tiny CRT TV that had a weird pink tint in my bedroom late one night and scaring the pants off myself.
A friend of a friend has a cat up for adoption, it’s pretty cute. I’m being pushed into going to meet this cat so that I fall in love with it and adopt, which will probably happen if I go. This cat and stuff for the cat will be my birthday present from a group of friends.
I’ve wanted a pet for ages but never bit the bullet. Not sure what’s holding me back, it’s just never felt like the “right” time but I’m not sure if there is a right time. What to do? How high maintenance are cats? Seems like there’s a lot of cat owners here so thought this is the place to ask!
I adopted mine about 3 years ago when she was a kitten. She’s a tabby as well.
When they’re young, they are very playful and honestly, they’ll make you laugh day in, day out with their antics.
Once she grew up a bit, she slowed down a bit. We still play every day if I can, and she gets a brush every night which stops the fur getting everywhere.
She eats a variety of raw and wet canned food and has access to dry food all day. Also treats every night.
I’ve grown quite fond of Gibson, and honestly can’t imagine what my life would have been like the last few years without her.
They bring a lot of magic and warmth to your life, especially if you live alone.
Make sure you get them spayed/neutered when possible otherwise you will have to deal with a lot of bullshit!
Below photo I opened the bag door because I know she likes digging around in there.
Oh and you will need to up your cleaning rota. Fur gets everywhere, and some cats kick litter astonishing distances. “Buy a lint roller” says the Goth who had a white cat.
Don’t currently have a kitty but I’d say it depends on the breed and personality (and age) of the cat.
My last Abyssinian was very low maintenance. She was the sweetest kitty. but my old bengal just wouldn’t stfu from 5am->10pm. my old british blue really didn’t do much except for getting its head stuck in the gravy jug all the time.
I think in general it’s safe to say they’re much less maintenance than dogs.
Just goes to show. Abbys are one I’d usually consider highly active. Got a gravy jug pic?
Aw post pics when you see the cat, love to see it too!
Depends on the cat really, the younger the more hyper, but not heaps like a dog (some dogs). I grew up with a crazy cat lady for a mum, every stray she’d adopt. They’re easy to take care of imo, they will come to you when they want attention. You could splurge on toys (or in this case will be gifted from friends lol), but most cats are happy with a few wine corks (they roll randomly), and some boxes. Our cat loves it when we get new boxes from a grocery shop, or even a case of beers box lol. Some cats like bells and others hate them, mine just doesn’t care about bells. Play with them with some string and something soft, small, and a bit weighty on the end, and they’ll love you forever.
It may take some time for the cat to warm up to you and trust you, so patience is key. I wouldn’t expect them to start sleeping on your lap immediately though it isn’t unheard of. You may need to learn how they communicate too, as it’s mostly tail and ear gestures, but you’ll learn your cats quirks quickly.
I recommend Jackson Galaxy on YouTube for how to read your cats mood. He’s amazing, and really helped my "not-a-cat-person’ partner to understand what our puss is thinking or feeling.
One thing: tin/aluminium foil will always, 100% freak a cat out and make them scram lol. If your new cat starts jumping on tables or counters, lay down some foil (look it up on YouTube, pretty funny vids out there) and they’ll stop quicksmart.
There’s so much more, but most of the fun is from learning with your new furry family member!
Cats can be very very different. One of my current pair is instant best friends with everybody, the other growls when he hears the front gate. Some are very fussy about food, some demand a very specific type of litter. They can be expensive, my last big vet emergency cost 4 grand.
How old is this cat, and is it a specific breed? Some types are extremely active and require much entertainment or they get bored and destructive.
I don’t find the tinfoil thing to work.
It’s a tabby kitten, about 3 or 4 months old I think. Maybe I should ask more questions about its personality to get an idea of how high maintenance it is? All I’ve got so far is that it’s super affectionate and loving. Aww.
Ah, very much still a kitten then. You’ll get to enjoy some of the batshit crazies and they should be very trainable Re sleeping on beds, getting on benches etc. Then will come the teenage bit where they appear to be constructed entirely out of legs and ears.
Have fun😺
Still quite poorly with a bad back so I don’t think I’ll be up to do today’s thread.
luv u all
Hugs. I hope you get some good sleep and feel better tomorrow.
I’ll do it. Get some rest.
Aww.
Please get plenty of rest and look after yourself.
Hope you feel better soon.
I can confirm a small amount of biscoff spread on a buttered apple and cinnamon hot cross bun is fucking fantastic. My gift to all of youse.
Ps. The choc mousse was a hit with the gang. I do not eat it myself but I’m glad it worked.
My colleague makes rocky road with Biscoff. Best rocky road I’ve ever had
That sounds unreal.
Bill and Ted Cat antics.
Woke up to gentle soft paw no claw wake up tapping on my shoulder. It’s Ted, with Bill standing right behind him, telling me the sun is up and it’s time for breakfast.
Ted gives me a reassuring prrrt meow after I sneeze.
Bill lets Ted eat some of his breakfast and dinner, unless it’s a super special treat and then Bill gets it all.
They both like the air conditioner on humid days.
Does anyone elses cat get a bit lethargic in the heat? I’ve booked a vet appointment for tomorrow regardless because Gibson has been a bit slow and sluggish.
She’s eating dry and wet food and treats.
But still worried.
Yes! Hot weather = Flat Cat. Totally normal.
Oh thank god. I was really, really worried ❤️
If she’ll put up with it, rub her down with an ice cube.
I’ll chuck on my body armour in advance lol
Mine gets a bit floppy in the heat, but he’s stupid and seeks out the hottest parts of the house.
Instead of an ice cube like another comment said, I use a cool wet flannel and rub him down (being sure to get his face, pits, and paws) and I throw an ice cube or two in his water.
Returned car and went for a ramble through a garden shop and then to Glenferrie Rd in the heat earlier. The saliva in my mouth almost solidified I was so dehydrated. I did buy this very silly looking chilli plant - even though I really don’t need any more chillis on my balcony and it was rather spenny - I just want to see the fruit for myself. I had no idea there were white chillis. Let alone nipple shaped ones.
I’ve never harvested chilli seed for reuse before but I think I might give it a go with this one if it turns out nicely.
White chillies. Very interesting, never heard of them before.
I wonder how spicy they are?
It’s a lot hotter outside than I expected. Didn’t realise it hit 30.
These are supposedly a 3/10 and can be eaten raw or pickled as a snack according to the label. I usually dont grow mild chillis but this one is too weird not to try. Apparently it has a delicious taste too. We shall see in a month or two.
It was forecast to be 31 today I think. Thankfully not excessively humid and tomorrow will bring more rain (if BOM is to be trusted that is).
Ooh white chillos!
keen to hear how they go.
I was hoping you’d see that and be like yeah nah white chillos par for the course. But they are unusual! In Melbourne at least. Looking online it seems there are many established white cultivars of ghost pepper, habaneros, etc. And Capsicum baccatum which I only learned about today and wish I did two months ago so I could have a go at growing aji limon. Next time.
I completed a major declutter and sort of my bedroom today. Turns out its not a small and cramped room, I just had too much stuff in it 🤣
Miss Meow has thoroughly examined everything and I believe she approves.
oh, no cool change tonight
okay
boooo hisss!
Down with that sort of thing!
Careful now.
