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Briongloid@aussie.zoneM to Melbourne@aussie.zone · 3 months ago

Discussion Thread 🥠 Friday 22 August 2025

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Discussion Thread 🥠 Friday 22 August 2025

Briongloid@aussie.zoneM to Melbourne@aussie.zone · 3 months ago
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  • MeanElevator@aussie.zone
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    3 months ago

    Whole family had a drink to mourn our cat.

    Told my son off for taking a sip before clinking the glasses.

    Boy gonna learn today.

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      This is just. May her memory be a blessing 🥃

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        3 months ago

        Wife and I come from cultures where death and funerals are the most depressing things ever.

        We’re trying to change that.

        Kids have divided her toys between them and will make ornaments from them.

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          3 months ago

          youse guys are awesome 🥲

          I will learn from this

    • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      that’s very good of you to honor your cat 😘

      so many hugs

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        3 months ago

        My parents taught me that pets are family, not animals.

        Passing that sentiment along to my kids.

        We had a good dinner banter session about the cat. Made inside jokes and had some reflection (not intentional, just flowed).

        Everyone is in good grieving spirits.

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    3 months ago

    Had to put our cat down last night. Poor little thing was sick all week, multiple vet visits and she deteriorated rapidly last night. Started as tummy issues but turned into a massive infection and didn’t respond to treatment.

    Absolutely devastated.

    Please hug your pets extra today.

    • SituationCake@aussie.zone
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      So sad, sorry to hear. Pets lives are too brief.

      • MeanElevator@aussie.zone
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        3 months ago

        For real. We made the best with the time we had.

    • SpinMeRound@aussie.zone
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      That’s a tough decision to make, but so good of you to not let the little one suffer any more. Sending you and the fam lots of love and warmth!

      • MeanElevator@aussie.zone
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        3 months ago

        Thanks, she was getting so bad even the vets said it’s low chances she’ll make it. Wish I could have hugged her more.

    • Bottom_racer@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      Rough.

      So sorry to hear that.

      • MeanElevator@aussie.zone
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        3 months ago

        Thanks. The shock of it all took a lot out of us.

    • imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      Big hugs. Be gentle with yourselves

      • MeanElevator@aussie.zone
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        3 months ago

        Thanks, we are. A lot to process very quickly. Try to grieve in a healing way and focusing on the positive impacts the cat had on us and vice versa.

    • Eagle@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      Its the hardest thing to do. Mine have been hugged for yours ❤️‍🩹

      • MeanElevator@aussie.zone
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        3 months ago

        Thank you. Hug them a few more times ;)

        • Eagle@aussie.zone
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          3 months ago

          Will do

    • Taleya@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      I’m so sorry hugs

      • MeanElevator@aussie.zone
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        3 months ago

        Thanks friend.

    • underwatermagpies@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      I’m so sorry ❤️

      • MeanElevator@aussie.zone
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        3 months ago

        Thanks.

    • anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      I’m so sorry, it’s such a hard thing to go through

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        3 months ago

        It was bad. She was pretty young too. We’ll manage but the house is so empty right now.

    • Thornburywitch@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      So sorry for you and your fam. So devastating to lose one so young.

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        Thanks. Reality hit this morning when she wasn’t waiting at our bedroom door for her regular hugs and room inspections.

    • CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      My condolences ❤️

      • MeanElevator@aussie.zone
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        3 months ago

        Thanks. Little dog better get some extra treats today.

        • CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone
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          3 months ago

          He will

    • Catfish@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      Oh gosh. Huge internet hugs.

    • tone212_@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear.

    • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      I’m so sorry. Melbcat will be squished

      • MeanElevator@aussie.zone
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        3 months ago

        She deserves it :)

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    3 months ago

    We/I are getting an admin/project coordinator for the team 🥳 I am so excited at the thought of having someone good at organising to help me! Happy Friday 🍺

    • CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      Hip hip hooray 🍺

    • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      this is awesome 🍻

  • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
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    3 months ago

    googly eyes have been achieved

    • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      update

    • Bottom_racer@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      lol

      And now we’ll have to go for a vote to name them…

      • Catfish@aussie.zone
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        3 months ago

        Sven and Egglantine

        • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
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          3 months ago

          sven is the little guy

          • Catfish@aussie.zone
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            3 months ago

            Da liddle ones are dangerous

            • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
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              you can tell by his beady eyes

    • imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      Oh that is just perfect. 10/10. No notes

      • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
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        3 months ago

        I might change the eyes on the big one, the eyes with lids look better

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        Reminds me of this scene https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExeDE1djFqYjh6MmV2dTBnaHdydzl0Z3gxdjJub2UxZnBhZDBvMHUxNiZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/TejmLnMKgnmPInMQjV/200.gif

        • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
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          cute 😊

    • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
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      🎶I always feel like… somebody’s watching me

  • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone
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    3 months ago

    “I am indeed a fierce predator, however, I seem to have gotten the handle of this plastic bag around my neck. It would be in your best interest to remove it post haste!”

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      "I’m a big brave dog but balloons are scary and I hide behind my mummy when I see one’.

      🎈👩🐶

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        Our old dog (absolute runt that weighed 5kg soaking wet) would stand his ground against any other dog, but would yelp and cry at plastic bags in the park.

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    Stressful two weeks at work doing new complicated stuff. Also has been late shifts which always take it outta me. Almost there, TGIF

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    We are gonna be in Reservoir tomorrow (for YL’s nails). Where should we visit? Food & leisure. Where can we find the best chilli? Brunch, lunch? Bakery?

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      Hit up Aboulaban in Edwardes St for amazing baklava.

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        Thank you. ❤️

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      Edwardes lake park is nice, and there’s even a steam train to climb on

      E: actually, I don’t think you can climb anymore…maybe that’s a more recent thing because you could when my kid was little

      2E: remembers kid is now old enough to get his license eeeeeee

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        Good idea! Bird watch around the lake then pick up YL. 👍 She’s driving.

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      Luke’s Bakery if you want banh mi.

      There’s also an Italian bakery somewhere near there with good cannoli. Good cannoli at Preston Market too.

  • Force_majeure123@aussie.zone
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    Okayyy finalyyyyyy 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

    • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone
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      🍺🍺🍺

  • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
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    Just bought Clair Obscure, waiting for download. 😀

    • MeanElevator@aussie.zone
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      Enjoy the journey.

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      Eeeeek I hope you enjoy it!

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    Got a decent sleep!!!

    Mild headache from sleeping like a clown but eh I’ll take what I can get.

    No gym today. It’s the last weekday of freedom before I lock into study and the full job hunt next week. Yeeha.

    Edit: slept even more after breakfast. Might keep it up for a few more hours.

  • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone
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    Goodnight all ❤️

  • SaneMartigan@aussie.zone
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    Pretty happy with my $30 aliexpress theragun.

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      so I looked up the original. $800!!!

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        Yeah, that’s what prompted me to try a cheap one.

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          Personally I favour one of these.

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            I’ve got the foam log roller already.

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    “I am a grumpy rug, and promise to not pee in the humidifier”

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    Big W sale ended and no longer allows guest checkout so I went to good old eBay. Cheaper but should do the job. Had the parcels sent to a nearby business for collection due to thieves.

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    It’s officially Friday now

    8/10

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      4/10

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      3/10

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      5/10. Can I go back to bed, please?

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      4

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      2/10

      I really haven’t been paying attention at all, have I?

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      8 as well!

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