Look at that! June. Already!

More showers with a top of 23.

Mr Mutant wants to go to Bunnings, and we need to go grocery shopping. That’s about it for plans today.

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 2 degrees at the back door and it feels like it’s going to drop more – the air is bitey. The sky is full of stars. No wind. We are forecast a mostly sunny 16.

Going to the bush today. Mr buffy will ride the slasher or tractor around the tracks and check for fallen trees. There was a lot of high wind on Monday night when we were away in Melbourne. I will walk the Bottom Loop. There has been a little bit of rain (15mm on Monday night, it got us up to 40mm for May, which is 50% of the long term average for May), so perhaps there will be some fungi to photograph.

The sky here is also full of stars, I just can’t see them because they’re covered by clouds and the sun’s up anyway.

Last night I was reading Astronomy magazine, which talked about the supermassive black hole in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Thinking about my dad’s property in Turondale when I was a kid, looking up at the Clouds. I’d love to experience another truly dark night like that again.

Divine Angel said:

The sky here is also full of stars, I just can’t see them because they’re covered by clouds and the sun’s up anyway.

Last night I was reading Astronomy magazine, which talked about the supermassive black hole in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Thinking about my dad’s property in Turondale when I was a kid, looking up at the Clouds. I’d love to experience another truly dark night like that again.

We do have a couple of street lights here in Penshurst, which can be annoying (or useful, depending on what you are doing), but when we used to go around to the pub for tea on a Friday night, walking back in the dark was sometimes rather magic. The milky way can be very bright. Here you get a good view of the sky if you go up Mt Rouse at night. Haven’t done that for years.

buffy said:

Divine Angel said:

The sky here is also full of stars, I just can’t see them because they’re covered by clouds and the sun’s up anyway.

Last night I was reading Astronomy magazine, which talked about the supermassive black hole in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Thinking about my dad’s property in Turondale when I was a kid, looking up at the Clouds. I’d love to experience another truly dark night like that again.

We do have a couple of street lights here in Penshurst, which can be annoying (or useful, depending on what you are doing), but when we used to go around to the pub for tea on a Friday night, walking back in the dark was sometimes rather magic. The milky way can be very bright. Here you get a good view of the sky if you go up Mt Rouse at night. Haven’t done that for years.

We’re heading out to Maleny (Sunshine Coast hinterland) at the end of the month just for one night so I’m hoping to see some stars then.

Dad’s place is dark enough, but surrounded by tall trees so can’t see much.

Sunny and cold in the Styx.

Best nights sky I’ve seen was at Polblue, Barrington tops Np.

Ooh goody, a new season of Underbelly

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-01/nsw-underworld-gang-police-taskforce-falcon-dawood-zakaria/105358902

I’m ready for the zombie apocalypse.

Heading for 14 again here but a min of 3 tonight, quite a bit warmer than last night’s -3.

Housework, housework, housework, housework.

But first: cup of tea and a crpytic crossword to wake up the grey matter.

Bubblecar said:

Heading for 14 again here but a min of 3 tonight, quite a bit warmer than last night’s -3.

Housework, housework, housework, housework.

But first: cup of tea and a crpytic crossword to wake up the grey matter.

Going to be 17 here – it is currently quite foggy and is 3C (feels like 0-5c)

I have just put a banana cake in the oven – having friends over for lunch.

Brindabellas said:

Bubblecar said:

Heading for 14 again here but a min of 3 tonight, quite a bit warmer than last night’s -3.

Housework, housework, housework, housework.

But first: cup of tea and a crpytic crossword to wake up the grey matter.

Going to be 17 here – it is currently quite foggy and is 3C (feels like 0-5c)

I have just put a banana cake in the oven – having friends over for lunch.

Banana cake in a friendly Sunday lunch sounds pleasant.

Brindabellas said:

Bubblecar said:

Heading for 14 again here but a min of 3 tonight, quite a bit warmer than last night’s -3.

Housework, housework, housework, housework.

But first: cup of tea and a crpytic crossword to wake up the grey matter.

Going to be 17 here – it is currently quite foggy and is 3C (feels like 0-5c)

I have just put a banana cake in the oven – having friends over for lunch.

15° → 26° here

Morning pilgrims, a good turnout at mass this morning..

Good morning everybody.

It’s currently 14.0° C, 96% RH, overcast, raining lightly and there are light breezes. BoM suggests I should dress for a top of 23° C and that I should be prepared for rain right throughout the day.

We have been invited over to PNG Trish’s place for a soak in her new outside spa this afternoon, but it’s unlikely that Mrs V will countenance that because it is cold, rainy and breezy. I suppose it’ll be pleasant enough once we brave the wintery conditions and get in. We’ll see.

Breakfast is planned to be a sausage each with grilled tomatoes. Tomatoes were $12 a kilo at Woolies, so we bought some canned whole tomatoes and will try frying them. PWM swears that it works. We’ll know soon enough. Lunch is to be half a sausage roll each and maybe something else.

For dinner, I’ll be preparing vegetables and some cooked corned beef and I’ll stir fry that with some black beans, (douchi), tian mian jiang (sweet bean sauce), garlic, ginger, dry sherry and chilli. I’ll serve it with rice. Brown? white? Red? I haven’t decided yet.

I will have to prepare a shopping list for Gympie. Mrs V has a doctor’s appointment there tomorrow. I know we’ll be getting eggs if available, and sliding window parts and a stick blender. Oh, and Mrs V needs wool. She has promised the grandkids beanies.

Right. That’s the plan. Get to it after you have measured and recorded your blood pressure, Michael!

Peak Warming Man said:

Morning pilgrims, a good turnout at mass this morning..

I suppose that’s where everyone was this morning, hardly anyone at Bunnings. 9am on a Sunday is peak time but not today.

Also on my travels to Bunnings, I saw a dead kangaroo in front of the private school. The roo has been marked with bright red spray paint. Definitely paint, not blood.

Divine Angel said:

Also on my travels to Bunnings, I saw a dead kangaroo in front of the private school. The roo has been marked with bright red spray paint. Definitely paint, not blood.

Sometimes, you have to do things like that so that ‘the authorities’ can have no excuse for not taking action.

Like putting a traffic cone in a pot-hole that they keep ignoring.

There was a little red car, which was obviously abandoned, just around the corner, for a few weeks.

I was on the point of putting a large sign on the back windew e.g. ‘ABANDONED – HELP YOURSELF TO SPARES’, or ‘POLICE NOTIFIED, BUT DON’T CARE’.

captain_spalding said:

Divine Angel said:

Also on my travels to Bunnings, I saw a dead kangaroo in front of the private school. The roo has been marked with bright red spray paint. Definitely paint, not blood.

Sometimes, you have to do things like that so that ‘the authorities’ can have no excuse for not taking action.

Like putting a traffic cone in a pot-hole that they keep ignoring.

There was a little red car, which was obviously abandoned, just around the corner, for a few weeks.

I was on the point of putting a large sign on the back windew e.g. ‘ABANDONED – HELP YOURSELF TO SPARES’, or ‘POLICE NOTIFIED, BUT DON’T CARE’.

surely they could have just taken it to Central Park and put the abandoned car on it

Divine Angel said:

Also on my travels to Bunnings, I saw a dead kangaroo in front of the private school. The roo has been marked with bright red spray paint. Definitely paint, not blood.

How strange.

A guy I worked with got called “C-Section” coz he was scared of labour.

Kingy said:

A guy I worked with got called “C-Section” coz he was scared of labour.

We had a rigger nicknamed Mortis. i.e. Rigor Mortis.

Kingy said:

A guy I worked with got called “C-Section” coz he was scared of labour.

Now that’s a new take on calling him a girl.

Tamb said:

Kingy said:

A guy I worked with got called “C-Section” coz he was scared of labour.

We had a rigger nicknamed Mortis. i.e. Rigor Mortis.

was he a bit stiff?

roughbarked said:

Tamb said:

Kingy said:

A guy I worked with got called “C-Section” coz he was scared of labour.

We had a rigger nicknamed Mortis. i.e. Rigor Mortis.

was he a bit stiff?

Never seen to move.

Wasted nearly an hour getting the power back on in this corner of the room.

The power feed to the two computers, printer, speakers and all the rest of it just died.

First I went outside and unscrewed the stupid fucking heavy lid of the fuse switchbox, but no switches had thrown.

Then I tried out various configurations of different powerboards.

Finally realised it must be the long extension cord from the power point. But why should an extension cord just die like that?

Changed to another configuration of extension cords and it all works again. But now I don’t have enough extension cords for heating etc. :(

Bubblecar said:

Wasted nearly an hour getting the power back on in this corner of the room.

The power feed to the two computers, printer, speakers and all the rest of it just died.

First I went outside and unscrewed the stupid fucking heavy lid of the fuse switchbox, but no switches had thrown.

Then I tried out various configurations of different powerboards.

Finally realised it must be the long extension cord from the power point. But why should an extension cord just die like that?

Changed to another configuration of extension cords and it all works again. But now I don’t have enough extension cords for heating etc. :(

Thought you might have walked ovr the Bridgewater bridge.

I asked ChatGPT to write me a horoscope:

Today, Scorpio, your natural intensity is heightened, but don’t let it burn you out. The Moon’s alignment with Pluto pushes you to examine your deeper motivations—especially in relationships and long-term goals. You may feel pulled between the desire to control a situation and the need to let things unfold naturally. Trust that releasing your grip will bring unexpected clarity.

Career-wise, a surprise conversation could offer insight into a problem you’ve been quietly analyzing. Stay open to collaboration, even if it feels uncomfortable at first. Emotionally, you’re craving depth and honesty—don’t settle for shallow connections today.

Lucky color: Burgundy
Vibe: Introspective but powerful
Tip: Still waters run deep—so do you. Use that emotional wisdom to guide, not guard, your next move.

~~~
I imagine the astrologer’s jobs in magazines etc are so much easier with AI.

As for the bit about career, I just got an email from the school I’ve been working at reminding me to pay for the Farewell Dinner. I don’t even know who’s leaving 🤷🏻‍♀️

Making a gold chain by hand

https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/s/y33pUrxZTg

And now I found out what the real flucky stanking problem was – the original extension cord isn’t dead, it actually consists of two lengths and they’d become partially separated.

So now to restore it all to former configuration…

shakes fist at the entire shitty universe

Bubblecar said:

Wasted nearly an hour getting the power back on in this corner of the room.

The power feed to the two computers, printer, speakers and all the rest of it just died.

First I went outside and unscrewed the stupid fucking heavy lid of the fuse switchbox, but no switches had thrown.

Then I tried out various configurations of different powerboards.

Finally realised it must be the long extension cord from the power point. But why should an extension cord just die like that?

Changed to another configuration of extension cords and it all works again. But now I don’t have enough extension cords for heating etc. :(

Bummer.

Divine Angel said:

Making a gold chain by hand

https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/s/y33pUrxZTg

I’ve done that. What’s not included in that is soldering every link closed. That’s a really tedious job, but it’s good soldering practice.

Bubblecar said:

And now I found out what the real flucky stanking problem was – the original extension cord isn’t dead, it actually consists of two lengths and they’d become partially separated.

So now to restore it all to former configuration…

shakes fist at the entire shitty universe

Flucky stanking… i’m so using that.

Bubblecar said:

And now I found out what the real flucky stanking problem was – the original extension cord isn’t dead, it actually consists of two lengths and they’d become partially separated.

So now to restore it all to former configuration…

shakes fist at the entire shitty universe

Calm yourself, my friend. Be at peace. As a wise man once said:

“Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.”

Divine Angel said:

Making a gold chain by hand

https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/s/y33pUrxZTg

!!!

Bubblecar said:

Bubblecar said:

And now I found out what the real flucky stanking problem was – the original extension cord isn’t dead, it actually consists of two lengths and they’d become partially separated.

So now to restore it all to former configuration…

shakes fist at the entire shitty universe

Calm yourself, my friend. Be at peace. As a wise man once said:

“Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.”

With all those extension cords, plugs etc you might be approaching the circuit’s amperage limit.

I’m getting to be very old.

This morning, i couldn’t remember what i’d done with my specs. So, i went and got the spare pair.

A little later, while wearing the spare pair, i found the ‘first’ pair: they were on top of my head, pushed up visor-style.

Just now, i wondered where i’d left my headphones.

I was wearing them.

Tamb said:

Bubblecar said:

Bubblecar said:

And now I found out what the real flucky stanking problem was – the original extension cord isn’t dead, it actually consists of two lengths and they’d become partially separated.

So now to restore it all to former configuration…

shakes fist at the entire shitty universe

Calm yourself, my friend. Be at peace. As a wise man once said:

“Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.”

With all those extension cords, plugs etc you might be approaching the circuit’s amperage limit.

That should trip the main fuse.

captain_spalding said:

I’m getting to be very old.

This morning, i couldn’t remember what i’d done with my specs. So, i went and got the spare pair.

A little later, while wearing the spare pair, i found the ‘first’ pair: they were on top of my head, pushed up visor-style.

Just now, i wondered where i’d left my headphones.

I was wearing them.

It is a bit of a bugger, isn’t it.

Tamb said:

Bubblecar said:

Bubblecar said:

And now I found out what the real flucky stanking problem was – the original extension cord isn’t dead, it actually consists of two lengths and they’d become partially separated.

So now to restore it all to former configuration…

shakes fist at the entire shitty universe

Calm yourself, my friend. Be at peace. As a wise man once said:

“Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.”

With all those extension cords, plugs etc you might be approaching the circuit’s amperage limit.

Everything’s fine, all working normally again. I’m OK, you’re OK.

Now I have to cool down for half an hour before resuming the housework.

btm said:

Divine Angel said:

Making a gold chain by hand

https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/s/y33pUrxZTg

I’ve done that. What’s not included in that is soldering every link closed. That’s a really tedious job, but it’s good soldering practice.

Sure is.

captain_spalding said:

I’m getting to be very old.

This morning, i couldn’t remember what i’d done with my specs. So, i went and got the spare pair.

A little later, while wearing the spare pair, i found the ‘first’ pair: they were on top of my head, pushed up visor-style.

Just now, i wondered where i’d left my headphones.

I was wearing them.

When I lose my glasses, the first place I check is my head.

Divine Angel said:

captain_spalding said:

I’m getting to be very old.

This morning, i couldn’t remember what i’d done with my specs. So, i went and got the spare pair.

A little later, while wearing the spare pair, i found the ‘first’ pair: they were on top of my head, pushed up visor-style.

Just now, i wondered where i’d left my headphones.

I was wearing them.

When I lose my glasses, the first place I check is my head.

I’ve twice had to return to the little Post Office corner of our IGA to retrieve the glasses I’ve left on the little writing desk there.

As soon I walked in the IGA door the ladies called out “Here he is!”

Bubblecar said:

Divine Angel said:

captain_spalding said:

I’m getting to be very old.

This morning, i couldn’t remember what i’d done with my specs. So, i went and got the spare pair.

A little later, while wearing the spare pair, i found the ‘first’ pair: they were on top of my head, pushed up visor-style.

Just now, i wondered where i’d left my headphones.

I was wearing them.

When I lose my glasses, the first place I check is my head.

I’ve twice had to return to the little Post Office corner of our IGA to retrieve the glasses I’ve left on the little writing desk there.

As soon I walked in the IGA door the ladies called out “Here he is!”

That’s the beauty of a small town.

Tamb said:

Bubblecar said:

Divine Angel said:

When I lose my glasses, the first place I check is my head.

I’ve twice had to return to the little Post Office corner of our IGA to retrieve the glasses I’ve left on the little writing desk there.

As soon I walked in the IGA door the ladies called out “Here he is!”

That’s the beauty of a small town.

It can be reassuring at times.

Bubblecar said:

Divine Angel said:

captain_spalding said:

I’m getting to be very old.

This morning, i couldn’t remember what i’d done with my specs. So, i went and got the spare pair.

A little later, while wearing the spare pair, i found the ‘first’ pair: they were on top of my head, pushed up visor-style.

Just now, i wondered where i’d left my headphones.

I was wearing them.

When I lose my glasses, the first place I check is my head.

I’ve twice had to return to the little Post Office corner of our IGA to retrieve the glasses I’ve left on the little writing desk there.

As soon I walked in the IGA door the ladies called out “Here he is!”

I do have a habit of leaving my water bottle in random places.

done did gots another load of wood, used little thin-blade victa chainsaw, gived it a sharpen before and while out there, very hard wood, makes it work hard, lot of extra oil on the chain

and pasta on the boil, have cheese and tom sauce in

yawn needs makes a coffee, you stay there, i’ve got this, yeah I know you really wanted to do it, can’t get your own way all the time

Divine Angel said:

Bubblecar said:

Divine Angel said:

When I lose my glasses, the first place I check is my head.

I’ve twice had to return to the little Post Office corner of our IGA to retrieve the glasses I’ve left on the little writing desk there.

As soon I walked in the IGA door the ladies called out “Here he is!”

I do have a habit of leaving my water bottle in random places.

Good grief it’s so fucking dull in here.

Phone call from the older sister. My birthday lunch will be on Thursday, not Wednesday (birthday’s on Tuesday) and seven of them will be coming.

Which is fine ‘cos it gives me an extra day to get the housework finished and make a batch of sausage rolls. They’ll be bringing shedloads of other foods.

Divine Angel said:

Bubblecar said:

Divine Angel said:

When I lose my glasses, the first place I check is my head.

I’ve twice had to return to the little Post Office corner of our IGA to retrieve the glasses I’ve left on the little writing desk there.

As soon I walked in the IGA door the ladies called out “Here he is!”

I do have a habit of leaving my water bottle in random places.

As long as it doesn’t involve extractions by doctors it’s not a worry.

Witty Rejoinder said:

Divine Angel said:

Bubblecar said:

I’ve twice had to return to the little Post Office corner of our IGA to retrieve the glasses I’ve left on the little writing desk there.

As soon I walked in the IGA door the ladies called out “Here he is!”

I do have a habit of leaving my water bottle in random places.

As long as it doesn’t involve extractions by doctors it’s not a worry.

be exciting though especially if there were pictures. or a video. but i guess it’ll just be booooriiiing words.

Divine Angel said:

Also on my travels to Bunnings, I saw a dead kangaroo in front of the private school. The roo has been marked with bright red spray paint. Definitely paint, not blood.

A spray paint cross on roadkill means someone has checked the pouch for joeys.

buffy said:

Divine Angel said:

Also on my travels to Bunnings, I saw a dead kangaroo in front of the private school. The roo has been marked with bright red spray paint. Definitely paint, not blood.

A spray paint cross on roadkill means someone has checked the pouch for joeys.

Ah, that’s quite a sensible thing.

buffy said:

Divine Angel said:

Also on my travels to Bunnings, I saw a dead kangaroo in front of the private school. The roo has been marked with bright red spray paint. Definitely paint, not blood.

A spray paint cross on roadkill means someone has checked the pouch for joeys.

Ah ha.

captain_spalding said:

buffy said:

Divine Angel said:

Also on my travels to Bunnings, I saw a dead kangaroo in front of the private school. The roo has been marked with bright red spray paint. Definitely paint, not blood.

A spray paint cross on roadkill means someone has checked the pouch for joeys.

Ah, that’s quite a sensible thing.

I know this because my bushwandering friend was a wildlife carer for many years. Sometimes she thinks she should still stop and check pouches, but she usually resists the urge. She’s not physically capable of doing it now. I sort of hope she doesn’t ask me to do it when I am with her. She has even removed her can of spray paint from her car.

right, I’d better get these photos off the camera and see how many are worth using for iNaturalist observations.

Bubblecar said:

Phone call from the older sister. My birthday lunch will be on Thursday, not Wednesday (birthday’s on Tuesday) and seven of them will be coming.

Which is fine ‘cos it gives me an extra day to get the housework finished and make a batch of sausage rolls. They’ll be bringing shedloads of other foods.

They remembered, or did you tell them?

Peak Warming Man said:

Bubblecar said:

Phone call from the older sister. My birthday lunch will be on Thursday, not Wednesday (birthday’s on Tuesday) and seven of them will be coming.

Which is fine ‘cos it gives me an extra day to get the housework finished and make a batch of sausage rolls. They’ll be bringing shedloads of other foods.

They remembered, or did you tell them?

And will you be supplying your own cake?

buffy said:

Divine Angel said:

Also on my travels to Bunnings, I saw a dead kangaroo in front of the private school. The roo has been marked with bright red spray paint. Definitely paint, not blood.

A spray paint cross on roadkill means someone has checked the pouch for joeys.

I took an educated guess that was the case, but thank you for confirming.

Arts said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Bubblecar said:

Phone call from the older sister. My birthday lunch will be on Thursday, not Wednesday (birthday’s on Tuesday) and seven of them will be coming.

Which is fine ‘cos it gives me an extra day to get the housework finished and make a batch of sausage rolls. They’ll be bringing shedloads of other foods.

They remembered, or did you tell them?

And will you be supplying your own cake?

Nooo.

Arts said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Bubblecar said:

Phone call from the older sister. My birthday lunch will be on Thursday, not Wednesday (birthday’s on Tuesday) and seven of them will be coming.

Which is fine ‘cos it gives me an extra day to get the housework finished and make a batch of sausage rolls. They’ll be bringing shedloads of other foods.

They remembered, or did you tell them?

And will you be supplying your own cake?

I bought a cake. No one asked if it was my birfday or nuffink

Bogsnorkler said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

Divine Angel said:

I do have a habit of leaving my water bottle in random places.

As long as it doesn’t involve extractions by doctors it’s not a worry.

be exciting though especially if there were pictures. or a video. but i guess it’ll just be booooriiiing words.

I can also tell you about the exciting time I forgot my PIN at Aldi.

Peak Warming Man said:

Bubblecar said:

Phone call from the older sister. My birthday lunch will be on Thursday, not Wednesday (birthday’s on Tuesday) and seven of them will be coming.

Which is fine ‘cos it gives me an extra day to get the housework finished and make a batch of sausage rolls. They’ll be bringing shedloads of other foods.

They remembered, or did you tell them?

It was the older sister who reminded me, last week, that it’s my birthday next week.

……… and it’s still bloody raining.

And Vikings were Muslims.

buffy said:

right, I’d better get these photos off the camera and see how many are worth using for iNaturalist observations.

Is this your new camera??

Peak Warming Man said:

And Vikings were Muslims.

Where’s that from?

Witty Rejoinder said:

Peak Warming Man said:

And Vikings were Muslims.

Where’s that from?

https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/uknews/vikings-were-not-all-white-pupils-to-be-told/ar-AA1FPNPg?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=295fabf6b6af4addad8afefb7ce6e5da&ei=52

Peak Warming Man said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

Peak Warming Man said:

And Vikings were Muslims.

Where’s that from?

https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/uknews/vikings-were-not-all-white-pupils-to-be-told/ar-AA1FPNPg?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=295fabf6b6af4addad8afefb7ce6e5da&ei=52

Thanks.

Peak Warming Man said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

Peak Warming Man said:

And Vikings were Muslims.

Where’s that from?

https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/uknews/vikings-were-not-all-white-pupils-to-be-told/ar-AA1FPNPg?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=295fabf6b6af4addad8afefb7ce6e5da&ei=52

“The guidance, intended to make lessons more “relatable” for pupils, adds that Vikings were “a very diverse group of people” with “diverse religious beliefs” and urges the tutors to consider that “some Vikings became practising Muslims”.

This claim appears to rely on Islamic goods being found in the graves of some Vikings, who traded with the Islamic world.”

a long bow there.

Woodie said:

buffy said:

right, I’d better get these photos off the camera and see how many are worth using for iNaturalist observations.

Is this your new camera??

Not yet…going to Melbourne for Mr buffy’s scans last week meant I didn’t go in to Hamilton. So this was my old new camera (a couple of years now). I prefer to buy things in Hamilton if at all possible because it’s a long way to go to Melbourne if things don’t work properly. And anyway, the one I want is listed as “coming soon” on the Harvey Norman website, so I expect I’ll just go on a list to be notified when they can get one for me.

Peak Warming Man said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

Peak Warming Man said:

And Vikings were Muslims.

Where’s that from?

https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/uknews/vikings-were-not-all-white-pupils-to-be-told/ar-AA1FPNPg?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=295fabf6b6af4addad8afefb7ce6e5da&ei=52

Well, Vikings were not all white.

Some bits of them were pink.

captain_spalding said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

Where’s that from?

https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/uknews/vikings-were-not-all-white-pupils-to-be-told/ar-AA1FPNPg?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=295fabf6b6af4addad8afefb7ce6e5da&ei=52

Well, Vikings were not all white.

Some bits of them were pink.

And that’s only if they were undercooked.

looks like opening rains start thursday>friday>saturday and maybe beyond, my forecast only goes to saturday

so there

transition said:

looks like opening rains start thursday>friday>saturday and maybe beyond, my forecast only goes to saturday

so there

Well that should break the drought.

transition said:

looks like opening rains start thursday>friday>saturday and maybe beyond, my forecast only goes to saturday

so there

Peak Warming Man said:

transition said:

looks like opening rains start thursday>friday>saturday and maybe beyond, my forecast only goes to saturday

so there

Well that should break the drought.

need it, lot of crop that had enough moisture is germinated and up, and a lot not moist enough, and plenty not seeded

transition said:

Peak Warming Man said:

transition said:

looks like opening rains start thursday>friday>saturday and maybe beyond, my forecast only goes to saturday

so there

Well that should break the drought.

need it, lot of crop that had enough moisture is germinated and up, and a lot not moist enough, and plenty not seeded

Tense time. When will the rain come, will it come in time?

transition said:

looks like opening rains start thursday>friday>saturday and maybe beyond, my forecast only goes to saturday

so there

Gee I hope so.

We had a brief sunny afternoon today, in the midst of a forecast of rain and showers for a whole week.

buffy said:

Divine Angel said:

Also on my travels to Bunnings, I saw a dead kangaroo in front of the private school. The roo has been marked with bright red spray paint. Definitely paint, not blood.

A spray paint cross on roadkill means someone has checked the pouch for joeys.

Well, there you go.

TIL

Thanks.

roughbarked said:

Tamb said:

Bubblecar said:

Calm yourself, my friend. Be at peace. As a wise man once said:

“Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.”

With all those extension cords, plugs etc you might be approaching the circuit’s amperage limit.

That should trip the main fuse.

‘sif yous wouldn’t use a fork

I’m off to watch some free to air TV. I’ve been enjoying The Piano. And Bergerac.

I saw the nicest looking dog on the beach this afternoon, so I had to ask what breed it was (it looked like one of the herding breeds). It was a St Bernard cross poodle. I wish I’d thought to take a photo, as I never would have guessed the heritage.

Fabulous weather here for the last day of autumn yesterday and the first day of winter.

ruby said:

I saw the nicest looking dog on the beach this afternoon, so I had to ask what breed it was (it looked like one of the herding breeds). It was a St Bernard cross poodle. I wish I’d thought to take a photo, as I never would have guessed the heritage.

Fabulous weather here for the last day of autumn yesterday and the first day of winter.

That’s an odd combo.

Divine Angel said:

ruby said:

I saw the nicest looking dog on the beach this afternoon, so I had to ask what breed it was (it looked like one of the herding breeds). It was a St Bernard cross poodle. I wish I’d thought to take a photo, as I never would have guessed the heritage.

Fabulous weather here for the last day of autumn yesterday and the first day of winter.

That’s an odd combo.

Looks like they can grow to enormous size.

Divine Angel said:

ruby said:

I saw the nicest looking dog on the beach this afternoon, so I had to ask what breed it was (it looked like one of the herding breeds). It was a St Bernard cross poodle. I wish I’d thought to take a photo, as I never would have guessed the heritage.

Fabulous weather here for the last day of autumn yesterday and the first day of winter.

That’s an odd combo.

That’s what I thought! It was only a medium sized dog too, so it must have been a smaller poodle not a standard one. Hopefully the St Bernard was the mother.
All the oodles are keeping the local dog groomers in business.
Scruffy terriers for the win.

Bubblecar said:

Divine Angel said:

ruby said:

I saw the nicest looking dog on the beach this afternoon, so I had to ask what breed it was (it looked like one of the herding breeds). It was a St Bernard cross poodle. I wish I’d thought to take a photo, as I never would have guessed the heritage.

Fabulous weather here for the last day of autumn yesterday and the first day of winter.

That’s an odd combo.

Looks like they can grow to enormous size.

Eek.
It was about half that size.

Bubblecar said:

Divine Angel said:

ruby said:

I saw the nicest looking dog on the beach this afternoon, so I had to ask what breed it was (it looked like one of the herding breeds). It was a St Bernard cross poodle. I wish I’d thought to take a photo, as I never would have guessed the heritage.

Fabulous weather here for the last day of autumn yesterday and the first day of winter.

That’s an odd combo.

Looks like they can grow to enormous size.

That one is stuffed from the toy shop.

For those keeping track at home, I had a go at starting the old REO today. After much cranking it became obvious that something was wrong. I disassembled the carby again only to find a wasp had built a nest in it in the last 4 weeks. Once I cleaned out the crap, I discovered that the fuel pump wasn’t working. I bypassed that and got fuel into the carby bowl.

Started cranking it over again, and she fired on one cylinder(for the first time in over 50 years), then two, then another, but the starter was over heating and I had to stop. Then I noticed a minor oil leak. Once the starter had cooled down, I gave it another go and eventually it was running on it’s own. Yay! But the minor oil leak became a major oil leak and I had to shut it down.

It turns out that the alloy that the oil filter manifold was made of is now the consistency of cold butter. As soon as I put a spanner on it, it just broke. At least now I know why the pics of restored REOs of that era have replacement oil filters.

I got it running(sorta), Yay!

Kingy said:

For those keeping track at home, I had a go at starting the old REO today. After much cranking it became obvious that something was wrong. I disassembled the carby again only to find a wasp had built a nest in it in the last 4 weeks. Once I cleaned out the crap, I discovered that the fuel pump wasn’t working. I bypassed that and got fuel into the carby bowl.

Started cranking it over again, and she fired on one cylinder(for the first time in over 50 years), then two, then another, but the starter was over heating and I had to stop. Then I noticed a minor oil leak. Once the starter had cooled down, I gave it another go and eventually it was running on it’s own. Yay! But the minor oil leak became a major oil leak and I had to shut it down.

It turns out that the alloy that the oil filter manifold was made of is now the consistency of cold butter. As soon as I put a spanner on it, it just broke. At least now I know why the pics of restored REOs of that era have replacement oil filters.

I got it running(sorta), Yay!

Yay!
But you’ll need to quit fire fighting or your job so you have time to work on it more, by the sound of it.

Kingy said:

For those keeping track at home, I had a go at starting the old REO today. After much cranking it became obvious that something was wrong. I disassembled the carby again only to find a wasp had built a nest in it in the last 4 weeks. Once I cleaned out the crap, I discovered that the fuel pump wasn’t working. I bypassed that and got fuel into the carby bowl.

Started cranking it over again, and she fired on one cylinder(for the first time in over 50 years), then two, then another, but the starter was over heating and I had to stop. Then I noticed a minor oil leak. Once the starter had cooled down, I gave it another go and eventually it was running on it’s own. Yay! But the minor oil leak became a major oil leak and I had to shut it down.

It turns out that the alloy that the oil filter manifold was made of is now the consistency of cold butter. As soon as I put a spanner on it, it just broke. At least now I know why the pics of restored REOs of that era have replacement oil filters.

I got it running(sorta), Yay!

Well done. Looking at the state of the car in general, I would have expected it to need an entirely new engine.

Kingy said:

For those keeping track at home, I had a go at starting the old REO today. After much cranking it became obvious that something was wrong. I disassembled the carby again only to find a wasp had built a nest in it in the last 4 weeks. Once I cleaned out the crap, I discovered that the fuel pump wasn’t working. I bypassed that and got fuel into the carby bowl.

Started cranking it over again, and she fired on one cylinder(for the first time in over 50 years), then two, then another, but the starter was over heating and I had to stop. Then I noticed a minor oil leak. Once the starter had cooled down, I gave it another go and eventually it was running on it’s own. Yay! But the minor oil leak became a major oil leak and I had to shut it down.

It turns out that the alloy that the oil filter manifold was made of is now the consistency of cold butter. As soon as I put a spanner on it, it just broke. At least now I know why the pics of restored REOs of that era have replacement oil filters.

I got it running(sorta), Yay!

Sounds like a productive afternoon. I made a pile of sawdust, and at the end of the day I have got two pieces of wood glued together. Currently under clamps overnight.

Intending to do more tomorrow.

(It is a PH out here in the west for those playing along in the east)

Kingy said:

For those keeping track at home, I had a go at starting the old REO today. After much cranking it became obvious that something was wrong. I disassembled the carby again only to find a wasp had built a nest in it in the last 4 weeks. Once I cleaned out the crap, I discovered that the fuel pump wasn’t working. I bypassed that and got fuel into the carby bowl.

Started cranking it over again, and she fired on one cylinder(for the first time in over 50 years), then two, then another, but the starter was over heating and I had to stop. Then I noticed a minor oil leak. Once the starter had cooled down, I gave it another go and eventually it was running on it’s own. Yay! But the minor oil leak became a major oil leak and I had to shut it down.

It turns out that the alloy that the oil filter manifold was made of is now the consistency of cold butter. As soon as I put a spanner on it, it just broke. At least now I know why the pics of restored REOs of that era have replacement oil filters.

I got it running(sorta), Yay!

The 96 year old oil filter with broken fittings.

ruby said:

Divine Angel said:

ruby said:

I saw the nicest looking dog on the beach this afternoon, so I had to ask what breed it was (it looked like one of the herding breeds). It was a St Bernard cross poodle. I wish I’d thought to take a photo, as I never would have guessed the heritage.

Fabulous weather here for the last day of autumn yesterday and the first day of winter.

That’s an odd combo.

That’s what I thought! It was only a medium sized dog too, so it must have been a smaller poodle not a standard one. Hopefully the St Bernard was the mother.
All the oodles are keeping the local dog groomers in business.
Scruffy terriers for the win.

+1 for the scruffies

Today on Reddit someone was looking for a groomer for their large doodle. I recommended not to google that.

Divine Angel said:

ruby said:

Divine Angel said:

That’s an odd combo.

That’s what I thought! It was only a medium sized dog too, so it must have been a smaller poodle not a standard one. Hopefully the St Bernard was the mother.
All the oodles are keeping the local dog groomers in business.
Scruffy terriers for the win.

+1 for the scruffies

Today on Reddit someone was looking for a groomer for their large doodle. I recommended not to google that.

Lol, I also found out what that was by accident.

ruby said:

Kingy said:

For those keeping track at home, I had a go at starting the old REO today. After much cranking it became obvious that something was wrong. I disassembled the carby again only to find a wasp had built a nest in it in the last 4 weeks. Once I cleaned out the crap, I discovered that the fuel pump wasn’t working. I bypassed that and got fuel into the carby bowl.

Started cranking it over again, and she fired on one cylinder(for the first time in over 50 years), then two, then another, but the starter was over heating and I had to stop. Then I noticed a minor oil leak. Once the starter had cooled down, I gave it another go and eventually it was running on it’s own. Yay! But the minor oil leak became a major oil leak and I had to shut it down.

It turns out that the alloy that the oil filter manifold was made of is now the consistency of cold butter. As soon as I put a spanner on it, it just broke. At least now I know why the pics of restored REOs of that era have replacement oil filters.

I got it running(sorta), Yay!

Yay!
But you’ll need to quit fire fighting or your job so you have time to work on it more, by the sound of it.

Mr Kingy and Mr Panty Parts have got the day off tomorrow to pursue such spurious activities at their own leisure.

Woodie said:

ruby said:

Kingy said:

For those keeping track at home, I had a go at starting the old REO today. After much cranking it became obvious that something was wrong. I disassembled the carby again only to find a wasp had built a nest in it in the last 4 weeks. Once I cleaned out the crap, I discovered that the fuel pump wasn’t working. I bypassed that and got fuel into the carby bowl.

Started cranking it over again, and she fired on one cylinder(for the first time in over 50 years), then two, then another, but the starter was over heating and I had to stop. Then I noticed a minor oil leak. Once the starter had cooled down, I gave it another go and eventually it was running on it’s own. Yay! But the minor oil leak became a major oil leak and I had to shut it down.

It turns out that the alloy that the oil filter manifold was made of is now the consistency of cold butter. As soon as I put a spanner on it, it just broke. At least now I know why the pics of restored REOs of that era have replacement oil filters.

I got it running(sorta), Yay!

Yay!
But you’ll need to quit fire fighting or your job so you have time to work on it more, by the sound of it.

Mr Kingy and Mr Panty Parts have got the day off tomorrow to pursue such spurious activities at their own leisure.

Yes, in theory. I have a wad of quotes and admin to do tomorrow, but at least I worked yesterday to get one day ahead and don’t have to be outdoors in the maelstrom tomorrow.

Tomorrows maelstrom. Apparently the top center is the first chunk of wet tropical air being dragged down to the SouthWest to unleash it’s moist load. Then a few layers of cloud bands behind it. Some forecasts are for over 310mm of rain here, but it’s more likely to be around 70-100mm. Incey Wincey Spider is checking his insurance policies, and preparing backup plans.

No, he does not have a boat.

Kingy said:

Kingy said:

For those keeping track at home, I had a go at starting the old REO today. After much cranking it became obvious that something was wrong. I disassembled the carby again only to find a wasp had built a nest in it in the last 4 weeks. Once I cleaned out the crap, I discovered that the fuel pump wasn’t working. I bypassed that and got fuel into the carby bowl.

Started cranking it over again, and she fired on one cylinder(for the first time in over 50 years), then two, then another, but the starter was over heating and I had to stop. Then I noticed a minor oil leak. Once the starter had cooled down, I gave it another go and eventually it was running on it’s own. Yay! But the minor oil leak became a major oil leak and I had to shut it down.

It turns out that the alloy that the oil filter manifold was made of is now the consistency of cold butter. As soon as I put a spanner on it, it just broke. At least now I know why the pics of restored REOs of that era have replacement oil filters.

I got it running(sorta), Yay!

The 96 year old oil filter with broken fittings.

This is what it looked like when new. Except for the flaked chrome on the front bumper.

Kingy said:

Kingy said:

Kingy said:

For those keeping track at home, I had a go at starting the old REO today. After much cranking it became obvious that something was wrong. I disassembled the carby again only to find a wasp had built a nest in it in the last 4 weeks. Once I cleaned out the crap, I discovered that the fuel pump wasn’t working. I bypassed that and got fuel into the carby bowl.

Started cranking it over again, and she fired on one cylinder(for the first time in over 50 years), then two, then another, but the starter was over heating and I had to stop. Then I noticed a minor oil leak. Once the starter had cooled down, I gave it another go and eventually it was running on it’s own. Yay! But the minor oil leak became a major oil leak and I had to shut it down.

It turns out that the alloy that the oil filter manifold was made of is now the consistency of cold butter. As soon as I put a spanner on it, it just broke. At least now I know why the pics of restored REOs of that era have replacement oil filters.

I got it running(sorta), Yay!

The 96 year old oil filter with broken fittings.

This is what it looked like when new. Except for the flaked chrome on the front bumper.

This is what it looks like now.

Kingy said:

Tomorrows maelstrom. Apparently the top center is the first chunk of wet tropical air being dragged down to the SouthWest to unleash it’s moist load. Then a few layers of cloud bands behind it. Some forecasts are for over 310mm of rain here, but it’s more likely to be around 70-100mm. Incey Wincey Spider is checking his insurance policies, and preparing backup plans.

No, he does not have a boat.

Looks ominous indeed.

Kingy said:

Kingy said:

Kingy said:

The 96 year old oil filter with broken fittings.

This is what it looked like when new. Except for the flaked chrome on the front bumper.

This is what it looks like now.

What colour(s) are you going to paint it?

Bubblecar said:

Kingy said:

Kingy said:

This is what it looked like when new. Except for the flaked chrome on the front bumper.

This is what it looks like now.

What colour(s) are you going to paint it?

It has it’s colour already. I like it as it is. Patina.

Old cars like this need hundreds of thousands of dollars to return to new. I don’t have any money to do that. I just wanted to see if it would actually run (which it did today, sorta :) I only bought it as “garden art”, but realised that it was mostly complete, and had a faint chance of actually running with a bit of help.

Even if I get it going, it has a lot of problems, just like me, but maybe one day, I’m hoping that it might run for a few minutes by itself.

Tis a crackin’ game of footy over there in the west.

Kingy said:

Bubblecar said:

Kingy said:

This is what it looks like now.

What colour(s) are you going to paint it?

It has it’s colour already. I like it as it is. Patina.

Old cars like this need hundreds of thousands of dollars to return to new. I don’t have any money to do that. I just wanted to see if it would actually run (which it did today, sorta :) I only bought it as “garden art”, but realised that it was mostly complete, and had a faint chance of actually running with a bit of help.

Even if I get it going, it has a lot of problems, just like me, but maybe one day, I’m hoping that it might run for a few minutes by itself.

Fair enough.

Bubblecar said:

Kingy said:

Tomorrows maelstrom. Apparently the top center is the first chunk of wet tropical air being dragged down to the SouthWest to unleash it’s moist load. Then a few layers of cloud bands behind it. Some forecasts are for over 310mm of rain here, but it’s more likely to be around 70-100mm. Incey Wincey Spider is checking his insurance policies, and preparing backup plans.

No, he does not have a boat.

Looks ominous indeed.

My BiL, having just endured the rain in the Sydney area for the past few weeks, has gone to southwest WA for a week’s holiday. I reckon he’ll cop a bit of a drenching there, too.

AussieDJ said:

Bubblecar said:

Kingy said:

Tomorrows maelstrom. Apparently the top center is the first chunk of wet tropical air being dragged down to the SouthWest to unleash it’s moist load. Then a few layers of cloud bands behind it. Some forecasts are for over 310mm of rain here, but it’s more likely to be around 70-100mm. Incey Wincey Spider is checking his insurance policies, and preparing backup plans.

No, he does not have a boat.

Looks ominous indeed.

My BiL, having just endured the rain in the Sydney area for the past few weeks, has gone to southwest WA for a week’s holiday. I reckon he’ll cop a bit of a drenching there, too.

Bad timing. Any time in the last 3 weeks would have been dry days, maybe with a bit of cloud and cold winds. This week we are getting the first of the big winter cold fronts.

I say bad timing, but this is not unusual for this timer of year: June to August is the rainy season. Expect rain, if you get a few dry and sunny days in between that’s a bonus, but don’t ever try to plan around it.

23 and showers today. Not looking likely Mini Me will be going to school but we’ll see when she wakes up. Her cough is making her quite miserable. I’m not scheduled to go in but if they need me they’ll call within the next half hour.

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 6 degrees at the back door and still dark. We are forecast 17 degrees with a late shower or two.

I’ve got lots of little outside jobs that I could do. I’ll see what I feel like doing.

Both Mini Me and I are home today, trying to keep our germs to ourselves as Mr Mutant goes overseas on Saturday.

Good morning everybody.

11.5° C, 98% RH, overcast, light breezes. A thoroughly disagreeable grey day. BoM forecasts a top of 25° C and a 70% chance of rain.

To Gympie to see Mrs V’s skin specialist and arrange more radiotherapy. We’ll also do some shopping. Clothes horses, stick mixer and wool, etc – stuff that’s only available in a larger centre.

Breakfast will be square crumpets with butter and vegemite, with cheese melted onto them, covered in black pepper.

Lunch: Unknown. Dinner: share a plain pie with nuked frozen veges. I might make a sauce. Unsure.

Divine Angel said:

Both Mini Me and I are home today, trying to keep our germs to ourselves as Mr Mutant goes overseas on Saturday.

Do you have the Dreaded Lurgy too?

Divine Angel said:

Both Mini Me and I are home today, trying to keep our germs to ourselves as Mr Mutant goes overseas on Saturday.

Where’s he goin’?

Michael V said:

Divine Angel said:

Both Mini Me and I are home today, trying to keep our germs to ourselves as Mr Mutant goes overseas on Saturday.

Do you have the Dreaded Lurgy too?

Not as badly as Mini Me. But I definitely feel it has settled in my lungs so I am wary after the last time I had a virus (couldn’t breathe, chest pain, dr tested for troponin).

Last Monday I was in a class with a relief teacher. Tuesday onwards, the real teacher was back but with a raspy voice and a nasty cough. I said she should have taken the whole week off and she replied she felt fine, may as well be at school… Schools are real germ factories. Last week I was personally holding up the hand sanitiser and soap industries.

Witty Rejoinder said:

Divine Angel said:

Both Mini Me and I are home today, trying to keep our germs to ourselves as Mr Mutant goes overseas on Saturday.

Where’s he goin’?

Berlin, for work.

Divine Angel said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

Divine Angel said:

Both Mini Me and I are home today, trying to keep our germs to ourselves as Mr Mutant goes overseas on Saturday.

Where’s he goin’?

Berlin, for work.

Exciting. How long is he there?

Witty Rejoinder said:

Divine Angel said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

Where’s he goin’?

Berlin, for work.

Exciting. How long is he there?

A week.

We went around to PNG Trish’s place for afternoon tea and a yarn yesterday.

She offered me her electric pedal tricycle for what I think is a reasonable price. It’s not quite what I am after, but may be a cheap way in so I get to understand the shortcomings of these things. It has a new battery and tyres.

As Trish’s disease has progressed, she has upgraded to an old person’s electric wheelchair. I forget what her disease is called, but some bug got into her spinal cord after swimming somewhere in Australia and is munching away, slowly reducing her mobility. It’s so sad to see.

Michael V said:

As Trish’s disease has progressed, she has upgraded to an old person’s electric wheelchair. I forget what her disease is called, but some bug got into her spinal cord after swimming somewhere in Australia and is munching away, slowly reducing her mobility. It’s so sad to see.

Geezus!

Divine Angel said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

Divine Angel said:

Berlin, for work.

Exciting. How long is he there?

A week.

Had he been there before?

Divine Angel said:

Michael V said:

Divine Angel said:

Both Mini Me and I are home today, trying to keep our germs to ourselves as Mr Mutant goes overseas on Saturday.

Do you have the Dreaded Lurgy too?

Not as badly as Mini Me. But I definitely feel it has settled in my lungs so I am wary after the last time I had a virus (couldn’t breathe, chest pain, dr tested for troponin).

Last Monday I was in a class with a relief teacher. Tuesday onwards, the real teacher was back but with a raspy voice and a nasty cough. I said she should have taken the whole week off and she replied she felt fine, may as well be at school… Schools are real germ factories. Last week I was personally holding up the hand sanitiser and soap industries.

Bloody!

:(

Witty Rejoinder said:

Divine Angel said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

Exciting. How long is he there?

A week.

Had he been there before?

Only the airport, I think. He either caught a connecting flight or the shuttle bus to Austria left from there.

Morning. Today we have 90% chance of rain, max of 15, min of nothing.

I’ll spend this birthday eve doing housework. But first, a cup of tea and a cytrpic crossword to wake my brian up.

Divine Angel said:

Michael V said:

As Trish’s disease has progressed, she has upgraded to an old person’s electric wheelchair. I forget what her disease is called, but some bug got into her spinal cord after swimming somewhere in Australia and is munching away, slowly reducing her mobility. It’s so sad to see.

Geezus!

Yeah, it’s awful. she’s probably younger than you. Mostly she’s in a good humour about it all. I wouldn’t be.

Trish gave me an aibika cutting, so we now have PNG tree spinach. It’s nice to eat, and very productive. Unfortunately grasshoppers also think it is nice as well. I introduced her to bamboo. Interestingly, it’s not eaten where she comes from, despite being a common plant. She loves her chilli, so I often give her some of that. Trish also loves fishing, but I haven’t been with her yet.

Divine Angel said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

Divine Angel said:

A week.

Had he been there before?

Only the airport, I think. He either caught a connecting flight or the shuttle bus to Austria left from there.

I’d suggest a flight. It’s quite a distance from Berlin to Austria.

Divine Angel said:

Michael V said:

Divine Angel said:

Both Mini Me and I are home today, trying to keep our germs to ourselves as Mr Mutant goes overseas on Saturday.

Do you have the Dreaded Lurgy too?

Not as badly as Mini Me. But I definitely feel it has settled in my lungs so I am wary after the last time I had a virus (couldn’t breathe, chest pain, dr tested for troponin).

Last Monday I was in a class with a relief teacher. Tuesday onwards, the real teacher was back but with a raspy voice and a nasty cough. I said she should have taken the whole week off and she replied she felt fine, may as well be at school… Schools are real germ factories. Last week I was personally holding up the hand sanitiser and soap industries.

Damn. Speedy recovery for both of you.

I haven’t had a cold or virus for years. But I do have somewhat congested sinuses at the moment, probably some kind of seasonal fungus allergy.

Oscar Piastri won another F1 GP. There doesn’t seem to be as much joy in the media for this young and successful national champion.

Witty Rejoinder said:

Oscar Piastri won another F1 GP. There doesn’t seem to be as much joy in the media for this young and successful national champion.

There will be if he wins the championship.

Michael V said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

Oscar Piastri won another F1 GP. There doesn’t seem to be as much joy in the media for this young and successful national champion.

There will be if he wins the championship.

He’s almost as successful over 1 and a bit sessions as Riccardo over his entire career and the media loved Riccardo.

Bubblecar said:

Morning. Today we have 90% chance of rain, max of 15, min of nothing.

I’ll spend this birthday eve doing housework. But first, a cup of tea and a cytrpic crossword to wake my brian up.

Toronto Globe an Mail crossword?

8 min 4 sec, today.

Witty Rejoinder said:

Michael V said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

Oscar Piastri won another F1 GP. There doesn’t seem to be as much joy in the media for this young and successful national champion.

There will be if he wins the championship.

He’s almost as successful over 1 and a bit sessions as Riccardo over his entire career and the media loved Riccardo.

Riccardo won nothing and kept crashing, yet he commanded more press than Piastri is getting, it’s not right.

captain_spalding said:

Bubblecar said:

Morning. Today we have 90% chance of rain, max of 15, min of nothing.

I’ll spend this birthday eve doing housework. But first, a cup of tea and a cytrpic crossword to wake my brian up.

Toronto Globe an Mail crossword?

8 min 4 sec, today.

You mean the Times one they publish these days? I’ve run out of them (waiting for today’s) so I did an easier one from this lot, which I don’t bother timing.

https://simplydailypuzzles.com/daily-cryptic/archive.html

OK, reading the directions on the back of Mr Muscle, let’s go.

Bubblecar said:

OK, reading the directions on the back of Mr Muscle, let’s go.

Hmm:

4. PLACE NEWSPAPER under oven door to prevent seepage.

I don’t have any newspaper. I haven’t bought a newspaper since the 1990s.

Bubblecar said:

captain_spalding said:

Bubblecar said:

Morning. Today we have 90% chance of rain, max of 15, min of nothing.

I’ll spend this birthday eve doing housework. But first, a cup of tea and a cytrpic crossword to wake my brian up.

Toronto Globe an Mail crossword?

8 min 4 sec, today.

You mean the Times one they publish these days? I’ve run out of them (waiting for today’s) so I did an easier one from this lot, which I don’t bother timing.

https://simplydailypuzzles.com/daily-cryptic/archive.html

Oh, yeah, i’m a bit behind.

My time was for TG&M No. 2962, 01 June.

I see that today’s, 2963, is up now. Will try that.

Bubblecar said:

Bubblecar said:

OK, reading the directions on the back of Mr Muscle, let’s go.

Hmm:

4. PLACE NEWSPAPER under oven door to prevent seepage.

I don’t have any newspaper. I haven’t bought a newspaper since the 1990s.

Paper towel?

Bubblecar said:

Bubblecar said:

OK, reading the directions on the back of Mr Muscle, let’s go.

Hmm:

4. PLACE NEWSPAPER under oven door to prevent seepage.

I don’t have any newspaper. I haven’t bought a newspaper since the 1990s.

Tear out a few pages of the phone book that you never use.

captain_spalding said:

Bubblecar said:

Bubblecar said:

OK, reading the directions on the back of Mr Muscle, let’s go.

Hmm:

4. PLACE NEWSPAPER under oven door to prevent seepage.

I don’t have any newspaper. I haven’t bought a newspaper since the 1990s.

Paper towel?

I’ve run out of paper towels. Never seem to have any when most needed.

Bubblecar said:

OK, reading the directions on the back of Mr Muscle, let’s go.

Oven?

Witty Rejoinder said:

Bubblecar said:

OK, reading the directions on the back of Mr Muscle, let’s go.

Oven?

Yes. Now sprayed and needs to be left for 4 x hours.

On with the housework!

Weiter mit der Hausarbeit!

Snow White – Heigh-Ho (German 1966)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGtx-6eGJjc

Bubblecar said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

Bubblecar said:

OK, reading the directions on the back of Mr Muscle, let’s go.

Oven?

Yes. Now sprayed and needs to be left for 4 x hours.

Did you wear a contamination suit, that stuff is deadly.

Bubblecar said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

Bubblecar said:

OK, reading the directions on the back of Mr Muscle, let’s go.

Oven?

Yes. Now sprayed and needs to be left for 4 x hours.

FOUR HOURS?!?

Divine Angel said:

Bubblecar said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

Oven?

Yes. Now sprayed and needs to be left for 4 x hours.

FOUR HOURS?!?

You’ll have to write S.C Johnson an incredulous email.

Bubblecar said:

captain_spalding said:

Bubblecar said:

Hmm:

4. PLACE NEWSPAPER under oven door to prevent seepage.

I don’t have any newspaper. I haven’t bought a newspaper since the 1990s.

Paper towel?

I’ve run out of paper towels. Never seem to have any when most needed.

You should get a newspaper delivered.

Bubblecar said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

Bubblecar said:

OK, reading the directions on the back of Mr Muscle, let’s go.

Oven?

Yes. Now sprayed and needs to be left for 4 x hours.

Most of these oven cleaners have been given the kybosh by Choice,

roughbarked said:

Bubblecar said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

Oven?

Yes. Now sprayed and needs to be left for 4 x hours.

Most of these oven cleaners have been given the kybosh by Choice,

https://www.choice.com.au/home-and-living/kitchen/ovens/articles/cleaning-and-maintenance

Divine Angel said:

Bubblecar said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

Oven?

Yes. Now sprayed and needs to be left for 4 x hours.

FOUR HOURS?!?

I wondered about that too. I haven’t used one that had to be left for that long for many years. I presently like Easy-Off Oven and BBQ Cleaner. It’s a trigger pack (which actually doesn’t work as well as the old spray can did), it doesn’t smell as bad as other things I’ve used, and it’s only a “at least 5 minutes” to be left on to work. The racks are removed and the Easy-Off is only used on the walls, floor and ceiling of the oven. The racks get soaked in a big container of warm water with washing soda added. They do need to be left for a while. Usually they go into their bath, we go down to the bakery for breakfast, and then I do the oven when we get back an hour or so later. The racks clean very well after their soak, with just a run over with steel wool.

buffy said:

Divine Angel said:

Bubblecar said:

Yes. Now sprayed and needs to be left for 4 x hours.

FOUR HOURS?!?

I wondered about that too. I haven’t used one that had to be left for that long for many years. I presently like Easy-Off Oven and BBQ Cleaner. It’s a trigger pack (which actually doesn’t work as well as the old spray can did), it doesn’t smell as bad as other things I’ve used, and it’s only a “at least 5 minutes” to be left on to work. The racks are removed and the Easy-Off is only used on the walls, floor and ceiling of the oven. The racks get soaked in a big container of warm water with washing soda added. They do need to be left for a while. Usually they go into their bath, we go down to the bakery for breakfast, and then I do the oven when we get back an hour or so later. The racks clean very well after their soak, with just a run over with steel wool.

I solve all the oven cleaning issues, but using my oven as storage space for household items.

Arts said:

buffy said:

Divine Angel said:

FOUR HOURS?!?

I wondered about that too. I haven’t used one that had to be left for that long for many years. I presently like Easy-Off Oven and BBQ Cleaner. It’s a trigger pack (which actually doesn’t work as well as the old spray can did), it doesn’t smell as bad as other things I’ve used, and it’s only a “at least 5 minutes” to be left on to work. The racks are removed and the Easy-Off is only used on the walls, floor and ceiling of the oven. The racks get soaked in a big container of warm water with washing soda added. They do need to be left for a while. Usually they go into their bath, we go down to the bakery for breakfast, and then I do the oven when we get back an hour or so later. The racks clean very well after their soak, with just a run over with steel wool.

I solve all the oven cleaning issues, but using my oven as storage space for household items.

All OK uunless someone accidentally turns the oven on.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/4277035345858693

Link

Map of Australia.

roughbarked said:

Arts said:

buffy said:

I wondered about that too. I haven’t used one that had to be left for that long for many years. I presently like Easy-Off Oven and BBQ Cleaner. It’s a trigger pack (which actually doesn’t work as well as the old spray can did), it doesn’t smell as bad as other things I’ve used, and it’s only a “at least 5 minutes” to be left on to work. The racks are removed and the Easy-Off is only used on the walls, floor and ceiling of the oven. The racks get soaked in a big container of warm water with washing soda added. They do need to be left for a while. Usually they go into their bath, we go down to the bakery for breakfast, and then I do the oven when we get back an hour or so later. The racks clean very well after their soak, with just a run over with steel wool.

I solve all the oven cleaning issues, but using my oven as storage space for household items.

All OK uunless someone accidentally turns the oven on.

the implication of my comment being that no-one uses the oven for ovening.

Arts said:

roughbarked said:

Arts said:

I solve all the oven cleaning issues, but using my oven as storage space for household items.

All OK uunless someone accidentally turns the oven on.

the implication of my comment being that no-one uses the oven for ovening.

Yeah I got that.

buffy said:

Divine Angel said:

Bubblecar said:

Yes. Now sprayed and needs to be left for 4 x hours.

FOUR HOURS?!?

I wondered about that too. I haven’t used one that had to be left for that long for many years. I presently like Easy-Off Oven and BBQ Cleaner. It’s a trigger pack (which actually doesn’t work as well as the old spray can did), it doesn’t smell as bad as other things I’ve used, and it’s only a “at least 5 minutes” to be left on to work. The racks are removed and the Easy-Off is only used on the walls, floor and ceiling of the oven. The racks get soaked in a big container of warm water with washing soda added. They do need to be left for a while. Usually they go into their bath, we go down to the bakery for breakfast, and then I do the oven when we get back an hour or so later. The racks clean very well after their soak, with just a run over with steel wool.

This stuff, from Coles:

Absolutely sh*t-hot.

Takes only about 15 mins, though i usually forget, and it’s on there for like 30 mins.

Come back, just wipe it clean with a wet cloth.

Works fabulously on enamelled stove tops, and on pots/pans that have acquired that brown layer on the outside.

but, BEWARE when using it in confined spaces. Just the fumes from it will cause your lung some grief, so try to ensure good ventilation and protective wear.

It’s the same stuff as buffy recommends.

Has to sit for at least 5 mins on surfaces of a warm oven, 15 mins on a cold oven.

captain_spalding said:

buffy said:

Divine Angel said:

FOUR HOURS?!?

I wondered about that too. I haven’t used one that had to be left for that long for many years. I presently like Easy-Off Oven and BBQ Cleaner. It’s a trigger pack (which actually doesn’t work as well as the old spray can did), it doesn’t smell as bad as other things I’ve used, and it’s only a “at least 5 minutes” to be left on to work. The racks are removed and the Easy-Off is only used on the walls, floor and ceiling of the oven. The racks get soaked in a big container of warm water with washing soda added. They do need to be left for a while. Usually they go into their bath, we go down to the bakery for breakfast, and then I do the oven when we get back an hour or so later. The racks clean very well after their soak, with just a run over with steel wool.

This stuff, from Coles:

Absolutely sh*t-hot.

Takes only about 15 mins, though i usually forget, and it’s on there for like 30 mins.

Come back, just wipe it clean with a wet cloth.

Works fabulously on enamelled stove tops, and on pots/pans that have acquired that brown layer on the outside.

but, BEWARE when using it in confined spaces. Just the fumes from it will cause your lung some grief, so try to ensure good ventilation and protective wear.

no harsh chemicals. hearing and eye protection is advisable.

Divine Angel said:

Bubblecar said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

Oven?

Yes. Now sprayed and needs to be left for 4 x hours.

FOUR HOURS?!?

Four hours minimum, 12 hours max.

Bogsnorkler said:

captain_spalding said:

buffy said:

I wondered about that too. I haven’t used one that had to be left for that long for many years. I presently like Easy-Off Oven and BBQ Cleaner. It’s a trigger pack (which actually doesn’t work as well as the old spray can did), it doesn’t smell as bad as other things I’ve used, and it’s only a “at least 5 minutes” to be left on to work. The racks are removed and the Easy-Off is only used on the walls, floor and ceiling of the oven. The racks get soaked in a big container of warm water with washing soda added. They do need to be left for a while. Usually they go into their bath, we go down to the bakery for breakfast, and then I do the oven when we get back an hour or so later. The racks clean very well after their soak, with just a run over with steel wool.

This stuff, from Coles:

Absolutely sh*t-hot.

Takes only about 15 mins, though i usually forget, and it’s on there for like 30 mins.

Come back, just wipe it clean with a wet cloth.

Works fabulously on enamelled stove tops, and on pots/pans that have acquired that brown layer on the outside.

but, BEWARE when using it in confined spaces. Just the fumes from it will cause your lung some grief, so try to ensure good ventilation and protective wear.

no harsh chemicals. hearing and eye protection is advisable.

A needle/rattle gun?!

I haven’t even seen one of those since i left the Navy.

Bogsnorkler said:

captain_spalding said:

buffy said:

I wondered about that too. I haven’t used one that had to be left for that long for many years. I presently like Easy-Off Oven and BBQ Cleaner. It’s a trigger pack (which actually doesn’t work as well as the old spray can did), it doesn’t smell as bad as other things I’ve used, and it’s only a “at least 5 minutes” to be left on to work. The racks are removed and the Easy-Off is only used on the walls, floor and ceiling of the oven. The racks get soaked in a big container of warm water with washing soda added. They do need to be left for a while. Usually they go into their bath, we go down to the bakery for breakfast, and then I do the oven when we get back an hour or so later. The racks clean very well after their soak, with just a run over with steel wool.

This stuff, from Coles:

Absolutely sh*t-hot.

Takes only about 15 mins, though i usually forget, and it’s on there for like 30 mins.

Come back, just wipe it clean with a wet cloth.

Works fabulously on enamelled stove tops, and on pots/pans that have acquired that brown layer on the outside.

but, BEWARE when using it in confined spaces. Just the fumes from it will cause your lung some grief, so try to ensure good ventilation and protective wear.

no harsh chemicals. hearing and eye protection is advisable.

That looks like something you’d buy at Sexyland.

captain_spalding said:

buffy said:

Divine Angel said:

FOUR HOURS?!?

I wondered about that too. I haven’t used one that had to be left for that long for many years. I presently like Easy-Off Oven and BBQ Cleaner. It’s a trigger pack (which actually doesn’t work as well as the old spray can did), it doesn’t smell as bad as other things I’ve used, and it’s only a “at least 5 minutes” to be left on to work. The racks are removed and the Easy-Off is only used on the walls, floor and ceiling of the oven. The racks get soaked in a big container of warm water with washing soda added. They do need to be left for a while. Usually they go into their bath, we go down to the bakery for breakfast, and then I do the oven when we get back an hour or so later. The racks clean very well after their soak, with just a run over with steel wool.

This stuff, from Coles:

Absolutely sh*t-hot.

Takes only about 15 mins, though i usually forget, and it’s on there for like 30 mins.

Come back, just wipe it clean with a wet cloth.

Works fabulously on enamelled stove tops, and on pots/pans that have acquired that brown layer on the outside.

but, BEWARE when using it in confined spaces. Just the fumes from it will cause your lung some grief, so try to ensure good ventilation and protective wear.

Mr Muscle is a non-caustic one, no fumes. But presumably not as powerful.

Witty Rejoinder said:

Bogsnorkler said:

captain_spalding said:

This stuff, from Coles:

Absolutely sh*t-hot.

Takes only about 15 mins, though i usually forget, and it’s on there for like 30 mins.

Come back, just wipe it clean with a wet cloth.

Works fabulously on enamelled stove tops, and on pots/pans that have acquired that brown layer on the outside.

but, BEWARE when using it in confined spaces. Just the fumes from it will cause your lung some grief, so try to ensure good ventilation and protective wear.

no harsh chemicals. hearing and eye protection is advisable.

That looks like something you’d buy at Sexyland.

only if you’re into s&m.

Bogsnorkler said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

Bogsnorkler said:

no harsh chemicals. hearing and eye protection is advisable.

That looks like something you’d buy at Sexyland.

only if you’re into s&m.

Who am I to judge your private inclinations…

Witty Rejoinder said:

Bogsnorkler said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

That looks like something you’d buy at Sexyland.

only if you’re into s&m.

Who am I to judge your private inclinations…

Look up. It looks like you just did.

Luckily we’re off sick so there’s no school pick up… there’s a nasty accident and police have blocked the roads along my usual school route. Alternative routes would be chockers because of it.

Bogsnorkler said:

Faark…the commentary is riveting in here.

kii said:

Faark…the commentary is riveting in here.

LOL 😂😂

It’s getting darker outside … the rain cloud is just about the cross the coast.

back with another load of wood, and unloaded, preparing for a nuclear winter, plenty spare batteries for the geiger counter too

party_pants said:

It’s getting darker outside … the rain cloud is just about the cross the coast.

Are you expecting only rain or wind as well?

Divine Angel said:

party_pants said:

It’s getting darker outside … the rain cloud is just about the cross the coast.

Are you expecting only rain or wind as well?

Mostly just rain with moderate winds. Will get a bit more windy as each front crosses, but not a gale.

party_pants said:

Divine Angel said:

party_pants said:

It’s getting darker outside … the rain cloud is just about the cross the coast.

Are you expecting only rain or wind as well?

Mostly just rain with moderate winds. Will get a bit more windy as each front crosses, but not a gale.

It is fairly persisting down here.

EP has taken the stand…

Arts said:

EP has taken the stand…

Well, I hope she brings it back

Arts said:

EP has taken the stand…

Ooh unusual. I kinda hope she shoots herself in the foot 🍿

Divine Angel said:

Arts said:

EP has taken the stand…

Ooh unusual. I kinda hope she shoots herself in the foot 🍿

for the Defence questioning, she will be fine – it’s highly likely she’s been coached to give the ‘correct’ responses, the prosecution will be the interesting one to watch and a bit of a wild card to predict… I wonder how long defence will question her for? and if they will call anyone else…

Arts said:

Divine Angel said:

Arts said:

EP has taken the stand…

Ooh unusual. I kinda hope she shoots herself in the foot 🍿

for the Defence questioning, she will be fine – it’s highly likely she’s been coached to give the ‘correct’ responses, the prosecution will be the interesting one to watch and a bit of a wild card to predict… I wonder how long defence will question her for? and if they will call anyone else…

Well that’s disappointing. I was hoping for a dramatic, Perry Mason-like screaming confession on the stand while the jury watches in shock and awe.

Wesley Hind
Jesus fucking christ… does every single person on the internet think that they have something meaningful to share about life? The irony being that most of them have hardly experienced enough of life to understand it at all. If as much energy was put in to making the world a better place as was put in to trying to find ways of showing how spiritually enlightened we are… we wouldn’t need all this fucking bullshit. But hey… tell me what Rumi (or whomever) had to say about that. You don’t even think of the stuff yourselves, you glory in the fucking light of actually observant people… people who wouldn’t have been seen dead in this fucking place… but hey, you put their stuff here for them anyway… I’m sure they’d just love that /s If there was such a thing, Bertrand Russel would be turning in his grave… asking why everybody quotes him, but nobody actually reads his actual books any more. That’d take dedication and all those things that people like Bertrand had. Instead we cut out his words to suit our own beliefs. He’d have something extremely damning to say about this bullshit way of conveying his thoughts. Well, about 0..01% of his thoughts… anyway.

Wesley responded to this

Arts said:

EP has taken the stand…

Thanks for reminding me. I only read the very first part of today’s proceedings, up to the first break. I’ll look now.

Arts said:

Divine Angel said:

Arts said:

EP has taken the stand…

Ooh unusual. I kinda hope she shoots herself in the foot 🍿

for the Defence questioning, she will be fine – it’s highly likely she’s been coached to give the ‘correct’ responses, the prosecution will be the interesting one to watch and a bit of a wild card to predict… I wonder how long defence will question her for? and if they will call anyone else…

“You’re God damn right I ordered that Code Red”

Divine Angel said:

Arts said:

Divine Angel said:

Ooh unusual. I kinda hope she shoots herself in the foot 🍿

for the Defence questioning, she will be fine – it’s highly likely she’s been coached to give the ‘correct’ responses, the prosecution will be the interesting one to watch and a bit of a wild card to predict… I wonder how long defence will question her for? and if they will call anyone else…

Well that’s disappointing. I was hoping for a dramatic, Perry Mason-like screaming confession on the stand while the jury watches in shock and awe.

“OK fuck it all, I ‘fess up – I DID IT! I did it and I’d do it again! So wotcha gonna do about it, guys?

“You can lock me up but you can’t break me, nobody can break me. I’m tougher than any ol’ stanking beef wellington, HAHAHAHA HAHAHA HA!”

kii said:

Faark…the commentary is riveting in here.

or screwy

SCIENCE said:

kii said:

Faark…the commentary is riveting in here.

or screwy

I made a bolt for the door.

SCIENCE said:

kii said:

Faark…the commentary is riveting in here.

or screwy

bolt-on

Bogsnorkler said:

SCIENCE said:

kii said:

Faark…the commentary is riveting in here.

or screwy

I made a bolt for the door.

Nailed it, both of you.

Divine Angel said:

Arts said:

Divine Angel said:

Ooh unusual. I kinda hope she shoots herself in the foot 🍿

for the Defence questioning, she will be fine – it’s highly likely she’s been coached to give the ‘correct’ responses, the prosecution will be the interesting one to watch and a bit of a wild card to predict… I wonder how long defence will question her for? and if they will call anyone else…

Well that’s disappointing. I was hoping for a dramatic, Perry Mason-like screaming confession on the stand while the jury watches in shock and awe.

the press hate her…

Divine Angel said:

party_pants said:

It’s getting darker outside … the rain cloud is just about the cross the coast.

Are you expecting only rain or wind as well?

If the rain before the wind,
Then your topsails you mist mid.
If the wind before the rain,
Fear not, an hoist them out again.

captain_spalding said:

Divine Angel said:

party_pants said:

It’s getting darker outside … the rain cloud is just about the cross the coast.

Are you expecting only rain or wind as well?

If the rain before the wind,
Then your topsails you mist mid.
If the wind before the rain,
Fear not, an hoist them out again.

‘…must…’

Arts said:

Divine Angel said:

Arts said:

for the Defence questioning, she will be fine – it’s highly likely she’s been coached to give the ‘correct’ responses, the prosecution will be the interesting one to watch and a bit of a wild card to predict… I wonder how long defence will question her for? and if they will call anyone else…

Well that’s disappointing. I was hoping for a dramatic, Perry Mason-like screaming confession on the stand while the jury watches in shock and awe.

the press hate her…

There seems to be a general assumption of guilt in the population around here. I choose not to discuss it with most people. Although I have discussed it with my bushwandering friend (who assumes guilt) and I think she has taken in some of my explanations. Everyone seems to be saying “oh yes, innocent until proven guilty, but…..”

ABC News:

Aww, aint that a shame?

I wouldn’t have thought it possible, but someone has come up with a method of making televised golf even more boring than it is:

https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/a6ZpBem_460svav1.mp4

Michael V said:

Bogsnorkler said:

SCIENCE said:

or screwy

I made a bolt for the door.

Nailed it, both of you.

It all hinges on further contributions…

Neophyte said:

Michael V said:

Bogsnorkler said:

I made a bolt for the door.

Nailed it, both of you.

It all hinges on further contributions…

…which might ratchet things up a level.

Neophyte said:

Neophyte said:

Michael V said:

Nailed it, both of you.

It all hinges on further contributions…

…which might ratchet things up a level.

It’s already getting too tacky.

buffy said:

Arts said:

Divine Angel said:

Well that’s disappointing. I was hoping for a dramatic, Perry Mason-like screaming confession on the stand while the jury watches in shock and awe.

the press hate her…

There seems to be a general assumption of guilt in the population around here. I choose not to discuss it with most people. Although I have discussed it with my bushwandering friend (who assumes guilt) and I think she has taken in some of my explanations. Everyone seems to be saying “oh yes, innocent until proven guilty, but…..”

Have the police interrogated your bushwandering friend yet?

Neophyte said:

Neophyte said:

Michael V said:

Nailed it, both of you.

It all hinges on further contributions…

…which might ratchet things up a level.

I called one of my girlfriend’s hinges cos she was something to adore.

Ian said:

buffy said:

Arts said:

the press hate her…

There seems to be a general assumption of guilt in the population around here. I choose not to discuss it with most people. Although I have discussed it with my bushwandering friend (who assumes guilt) and I think she has taken in some of my explanations. Everyone seems to be saying “oh yes, innocent until proven guilty, but…..”

Have the police interrogated your bushwandering friend yet?

Nah, she’s a retired animal rescue person with good plant knowledge from also doing regeneration work. She’s not that good on fungi.

:)

(I’ve got another friend who was involved in setting up Fungimap 30 years ago. He has also participated in fungi research with some of the top mycologists here and in NZ. He’s also wandered with me – and I remember things so much better when he shows me fungi and explains how to ID them. I intend to ask him to accompany me again when we actually start to have fungi again. The drought will need to break first.)

Bogsnorkler said:

Neophyte said:

Neophyte said:

It all hinges on further contributions…

…which might ratchet things up a level.

I called one of my girlfriend’s hinges cos she was something to adore.

Ouch!

rain over so got the bins out. that is a relief.

At the redoubt and it’s not too cold.
Busy day tomorrow if it’s not raining.
Over.

Peak Warming Man said:

At the redoubt and it’s not too cold.
Busy day tomorrow if it’s not raining.
Over.

Wotcha gonna do?

Bubblecar said:

Peak Warming Man said:

At the redoubt and it’s not too cold.
Busy day tomorrow if it’s not raining.
Over.

Wotcha gonna do?

Clean the gutters on the shack.

Peak Warming Man said:

Bubblecar said:

Peak Warming Man said:

At the redoubt and it’s not too cold.
Busy day tomorrow if it’s not raining.
Over.

Wotcha gonna do?

Clean the gutters on the shack.

Take care up there.

Making our way through Classic Doctor Who …

The Stones of Blood
This is a 4th Doctor story that I remember quite well, at least the quietly horrific opening parts. I forgot that it ends with a farcical trial scene overseen by floating judgement orbs.

Androids of Tara
A futuristic offworld story that is medieval-coded for some reason. Much of it is shot at Leeds Castle in Kent. The plot is a bit thin for four episodes. The Count needs Romana to impersonate a princess and marry an android copy of a prince.
This was Cyril Shaps’s 4th and final appearance in DW. I recognise Declan Mulholland, who plays the dimwitted Till, because I’ve seen him in the original unused Star Wars footage as Jabba the Hutt.

dv said:

Making our way through Classic Doctor Who …

The Stones of Blood
This is a 4th Doctor story that I remember quite well, at least the quietly horrific opening parts. I forgot that it ends with a farcical trial scene overseen by floating judgement orbs.

Androids of Tara
A futuristic offworld story that is medieval-coded for some reason. Much of it is shot at Leeds Castle in Kent. The plot is a bit thin for four episodes. The Count needs Romana to impersonate a princess and marry an android copy of a prince.
This was Cyril Shaps’s 4th and final appearance in DW. I recognise Declan Mulholland, who plays the dimwitted Till, because I’ve seen him in the original unused Star Wars footage as Jabba the Hutt.

Only dimly remember these. Amongst the later Baker stories I’ve only seen once.

So I’m baking apple and cinnamon muffins using 4 eggs. First one was a double yolk which I can’t recall happening to me except for perhaps in the distant past. Then the second egg is as well. And the third. And obviously the fourth one has to be one too so as not to feel left out. So four double yolks in a row. Now there is one egg left in the carton and their use by date is yesterday so I fall into temptation and crack him open. And low and behold he’s a double yolker as well. So five in row.

Now these eggs were bought and used by my brother who was staying over a few weeks back and he didn’t report anything remarkable but I’ll certainly text him with this story and see what his experience of the first 7 eggs was. If I didn’t have delightful muffins to try out in 15 minutes I’d have a stiff drink.

Witty Rejoinder said:

So I’m baking apple and cinnamon muffins using 4 eggs. First one was a double yolk which I can’t recall happening to me except for perhaps in the distant past. Then the second egg is as well. And the third. And obviously the fourth one has to be one too so as not to feel left out. So four double yolks in a row. Now there is one egg left in the carton and their use by date is yesterday so I fall into temptation and crack him open. And low and behold he’s a double yolker as well. So five in row.

Now these eggs were bought and used by my brother who was staying over a few weeks back and he didn’t report anything remarkable but I’ll certainly text him with this story and see what his experience of the first 7 eggs was. If I didn’t have delightful muffins to try out in 15 minutes I’d have a stiff drink.

That’s certainly peculiar.

Witty Rejoinder said:

So I’m baking apple and cinnamon muffins using 4 eggs. First one was a double yolk which I can’t recall happening to me except for perhaps in the distant past. Then the second egg is as well. And the third. And obviously the fourth one has to be one too so as not to feel left out. So four double yolks in a row. Now there is one egg left in the carton and their use by date is yesterday so I fall into temptation and crack him open. And low and behold he’s a double yolker as well. So five in row.

Now these eggs were bought and used by my brother who was staying over a few weeks back and he didn’t report anything remarkable but I’ll certainly text him with this story and see what his experience of the first 7 eggs was. If I didn’t have delightful muffins to try out in 15 minutes I’d have a stiff drink.

I’m going to go right out on a limb and suggest he bought a carton of double yolkers.

Im watching this documentary and they go to the prosecutors home and show footage of her with her dog and her husband and their morning routine…. Ffs… I did not watch this for the daily minutiae of a strangers life….

dv said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

So I’m baking apple and cinnamon muffins using 4 eggs. First one was a double yolk which I can’t recall happening to me except for perhaps in the distant past. Then the second egg is as well. And the third. And obviously the fourth one has to be one too so as not to feel left out. So four double yolks in a row. Now there is one egg left in the carton and their use by date is yesterday so I fall into temptation and crack him open. And low and behold he’s a double yolker as well. So five in row.

Now these eggs were bought and used by my brother who was staying over a few weeks back and he didn’t report anything remarkable but I’ll certainly text him with this story and see what his experience of the first 7 eggs was. If I didn’t have delightful muffins to try out in 15 minutes I’d have a stiff drink.

I’m going to go right out on a limb and suggest he bought a carton of double yolkers.

Deliberately?

dv said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

So I’m baking apple and cinnamon muffins using 4 eggs. First one was a double yolk which I can’t recall happening to me except for perhaps in the distant past. Then the second egg is as well. And the third. And obviously the fourth one has to be one too so as not to feel left out. So four double yolks in a row. Now there is one egg left in the carton and their use by date is yesterday so I fall into temptation and crack him open. And low and behold he’s a double yolker as well. So five in row.

Now these eggs were bought and used by my brother who was staying over a few weeks back and he didn’t report anything remarkable but I’ll certainly text him with this story and see what his experience of the first 7 eggs was. If I didn’t have delightful muffins to try out in 15 minutes I’d have a stiff drink.

I’m going to go right out on a limb and suggest he bought a carton of double yolkers.

Hmmmm… I wasn’t aware there was such a thing but it seems some breeds of chicken do in fact frequently produce double yolks. Brother got three doubles from the carton too. TIL…

Arts said:

dv said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

So I’m baking apple and cinnamon muffins using 4 eggs. First one was a double yolk which I can’t recall happening to me except for perhaps in the distant past. Then the second egg is as well. And the third. And obviously the fourth one has to be one too so as not to feel left out. So four double yolks in a row. Now there is one egg left in the carton and their use by date is yesterday so I fall into temptation and crack him open. And low and behold he’s a double yolker as well. So five in row.

Now these eggs were bought and used by my brother who was staying over a few weeks back and he didn’t report anything remarkable but I’ll certainly text him with this story and see what his experience of the first 7 eggs was. If I didn’t have delightful muffins to try out in 15 minutes I’d have a stiff drink.

I’m going to go right out on a limb and suggest he bought a carton of double yolkers.

Deliberately?

Well I don’t know the man.

…… and it’s bloody rainin’ again.

Woodie said:

…… and it’s bloody rainin’ again.

There was light rain this morning, woke to the delicious smell of mesquite and creosote.

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 7 degrees at the back door. We also had some rain during the night. Probably about 2mm, guessing from the BoM sites within about 50km. We are forecast 12 degrees with a shower or two. I’d better light the woodheater.

Bakery Breakfast with our Hamilton archery friend this morning.

And in other news…there are two tiny little mice in the catch and release trap. They have been taking the bait off my snap trap for days without triggering it. But since about 2.30am I have been able to hear them trying to get out of the Silver Box. Once it is light (about an hour) I’ll take them over to the Botanic Gardens and let them go. Breakfast for the maggies or ravens probably.

That was interesting. I tore up a paper bag from the pharmacy to use as the paper while lighting the woodheater and I got lovely green and purple flames. Presumably the ink used on the bag had potassium and copper in it.

Clear, sunny, 25 today. Jellybean woke me at 3am for cuddles, didn’t want to go out.

Mini Me is gonna try going to school after a couple of days home with this cough. We’ll see how she goes. My cough isn’t too bad although when I take a deep breath, I can feel a crackle in my lungs from mucous. Gross, yet fascinating. I’m not going to stress the lungs today.

…and I’ve been called in to the school.

Morning pilgrims,the it rained heavily last night but it is a nice sunny day.

Divine Angel said:

…and I’ve been called in to the school.

to the principals office?

A cold one today for my birthday: max of 11, min of -4.

I’ll be continuing the housework, then having a shower and visiting the IGA for ingredients for the sausage rolls which I’ll make tomorrow, for the party lunch on Thursday.

Doubtless I’ll also get myself a nice bottle or two of something and maybe a steak for dinner.

I will say happy birthday. I don’t think I need to say to who.

roughbarked said:

I will say happy birthday. I don’t think I need to say to who.

:)

I’m going to miss sarahs mum wishing me a hippy bathday.

roughbarked said:

I will say happy birthday. I don’t think I need to say to who.

Or is it to whom?

roughbarked said:

I will say happy birthday. I don’t think I need to say to who.

Thanks.

Tamb said:

roughbarked said:

I will say happy birthday. I don’t think I need to say to who.

Or is it to whom?

hoom. ;)

roughbarked said:

I will say happy birthday. I don’t think I need to say to who.

The forum has been constantly reminded of this for weeks.

Greetings

Bubblecar said:

roughbarked said:

I will say happy birthday. I don’t think I need to say to who.

:)

I’m going to miss sarahs mum wishing me a hippy bathday.

And so say all of us.

Bubblecar said:

A cold one today for my birthday: max of 11, min of -4.

I’ll be continuing the housework, then having a shower and visiting the IGA for ingredients for the sausage rolls which I’ll make tomorrow, for the party lunch on Thursday.

Doubtless I’ll also get myself a nice bottle or two of something and maybe a steak for dinner.

Think I’ll give this a go. Be interesting to compare with the Scottish offerings.

Bubblecar said:

roughbarked said:

I will say happy birthday. I don’t think I need to say to who.

:)

I’m going to miss sarahs mum wishing me a hippy bathday.

Hippy Barthday Bubblecar!

This was a running joke in our house, based on an incident from my (I’m guessing) 8th Birthday party. Where mum had made cupcakes with the letters of Happy Birthday Sarah written on them, her friend Lesley changed around the I from birthday with the A from happy. I cried, and had a big tantrum because all the adults thought it was funny, and I thought they were making fun of me.

Over the years it became the standard birthday greeting.

SARAH said:

Bubblecar said:

roughbarked said:

I will say happy birthday. I don’t think I need to say to who.

:)

I’m going to miss sarahs mum wishing me a hippy bathday.

Hippy Barthday Bubblecar!

This was a running joke in our house, based on an incident from my (I’m guessing) 8th Birthday party. Where mum had made cupcakes with the letters of Happy Birthday Sarah written on them, her friend Lesley changed around the I from birthday with the A from happy. I cried, and had a big tantrum because all the adults thought it was funny, and I thought they were making fun of me.

Over the years it became the standard birthday greeting.

Awwww.

SARAH said:

Bubblecar said:

roughbarked said:

I will say happy birthday. I don’t think I need to say to who.

:)

I’m going to miss sarahs mum wishing me a hippy bathday.

Hippy Barthday Bubblecar!

This was a running joke in our house, based on an incident from my (I’m guessing) 8th Birthday party. Where mum had made cupcakes with the letters of Happy Birthday Sarah written on them, her friend Lesley changed around the I from birthday with the A from happy. I cried, and had a big tantrum because all the adults thought it was funny, and I thought they were making fun of me.

Over the years it became the standard birthday greeting.

Ha :)

Thanks Sarah. Nice to see you peeping in.

Michael V said:

SARAH said:

Bubblecar said:

:)

I’m going to miss sarahs mum wishing me a hippy bathday.

Hippy Barthday Bubblecar!

This was a running joke in our house, based on an incident from my (I’m guessing) 8th Birthday party. Where mum had made cupcakes with the letters of Happy Birthday Sarah written on them, her friend Lesley changed around the I from birthday with the A from happy. I cried, and had a big tantrum because all the adults thought it was funny, and I thought they were making fun of me.

Over the years it became the standard birthday greeting.

Awwww.

I’m sure the cupcakes could be easily restored to the rightful configuration :)

Bubblecar said:

Bubblecar said:

A cold one today for my birthday: max of 11, min of -4.

I’ll be continuing the housework, then having a shower and visiting the IGA for ingredients for the sausage rolls which I’ll make tomorrow, for the party lunch on Thursday.

Doubtless I’ll also get myself a nice bottle or two of something and maybe a steak for dinner.

Think I’ll give this a go. Be interesting to compare with the Scottish offerings.

Be careful.

I note that the label says ‘made in coastal Sydney’.

I have had experience with ‘Wembley Gin’, which was distilled in Enfield (Sydney) NSW.

A more vile and abominable spirit was never bottled and sold as fit for human consumption.

captain_spalding said:

Bubblecar said:

Bubblecar said:

A cold one today for my birthday: max of 11, min of -4.

I’ll be continuing the housework, then having a shower and visiting the IGA for ingredients for the sausage rolls which I’ll make tomorrow, for the party lunch on Thursday.

Doubtless I’ll also get myself a nice bottle or two of something and maybe a steak for dinner.

Think I’ll give this a go. Be interesting to compare with the Scottish offerings.

Be careful.

I note that the label says ‘made in coastal Sydney’.

I have had experience with ‘Wembley Gin’, which was distilled in Enfield (Sydney) NSW.

A more vile and abominable spirit was never bottled and sold as fit for human consumption.

This is in a somewhat higher league. $75 a bottle (but on special for $65).

>Archie Rose Australian Malt Whisky is a delicious new style of local whisky created exclusively by Australia’s most highly awarded distillery. Crafted from sustainably sourced, farm grown heritage rye and barley malts grown in red earth under the deep blue skies of the Australian bush, this locally made and grown whisky boasts a bold yet refined personality. Complemented by maturation in French and American oak casks, the palate is smooth, balanced and approachable, revealing notes of vanilla and rich caramel. Australian Malt Whisky is bold enough to stand up in your favourite mixed drinks and cocktails, but complex and smooth enough to sip on its own.

I was helping my mates, who had a furniture moving business for a while (a trade which is in my blood), and we were clearing a ‘deceased estate’ house.

We moved a wardrobe, and something fell off the top, and hit me on the head.

I was somewhat mollified when it was discovered to be an unopened bottle of whisky.

Although it was Corio whisky (also know as COR-10, after a type of barbed wire), and obviously old (it was sealed with a cork), even rough whisky tastes good, when it’s free.

Housework is now finished!

For the time being at least.

Now time for a cup of tea, shower, then visit the shops.

Mr buffy report (on that pancreas endoscopy done last week): Nothing to see here. Which is just what the written report he was given last week said. With pretty pictures as well. But the pathology etc is now through and it says the same. Another MRI in 6 months. Only thing still in the offing is the breath test thingy for Helicobacter pylori. If necessary that will just require some antibiotics.

buffy said:

Mr buffy report (on that pancreas endoscopy done last week): Nothing to see here. Which is just what the written report he was given last week said. With pretty pictures as well. But the pathology etc is now through and it says the same. Another MRI in 6 months. Only thing still in the offing is the breath test thingy for Helicobacter pylori. If necessary that will just require some antibiotics.

That’s good news indeed.

captain_spalding said:

I was helping my mates, who had a furniture moving business for a while (a trade which is in my blood), and we were clearing a ‘deceased estate’ house.

We moved a wardrobe, and something fell off the top, and hit me on the head.

I was somewhat mollified when it was discovered to be an unopened bottle of whisky.

Although it was Corio whisky (also know as COR-10, after a type of barbed wire), and obviously old (it was sealed with a cork), even rough whisky tastes good, when it’s free.

:)

Looks like Sarah’s peeped out again before I had a chance to ask how she and the kids are faring.

buffy said:

Mr buffy report (on that pancreas endoscopy done last week): Nothing to see here. Which is just what the written report he was given last week said. With pretty pictures as well. But the pathology etc is now through and it says the same. Another MRI in 6 months. Only thing still in the offing is the breath test thingy for Helicobacter pylori. If necessary that will just require some antibiotics.

good?

Bubblecar said:

Looks like Sarah’s peeped out again before I had a chance to ask how she and the kids are faring.

At least she remembered your birthday.

Bubblecar said:

Looks like Sarah’s peeped out again before I had a chance to ask how she and the kids are faring.

I’m still here. Doing a bit of a sitting in front of the computer day, organising some more bits and bobs of Mum’s. Successfully got her internet turned off, and tax office notified… ticking things off slowly.

We’re going ok, missing her obviously, but just overwhelmed with it all. The kids are fine, water off their backs really, kids their age move on from thing like this within minutes.

SARAH said:

Bubblecar said:

Looks like Sarah’s peeped out again before I had a chance to ask how she and the kids are faring.

I’m still here. Doing a bit of a sitting in front of the computer day, organising some more bits and bobs of Mum’s. Successfully got her internet turned off, and tax office notified… ticking things off slowly.

We’re going ok, missing her obviously, but just overwhelmed with it all. The kids are fine, water off their backs really, kids their age move on from thing like this within minutes.

They do but they don’t forget entirely.

SARAH said:

Bubblecar said:

Looks like Sarah’s peeped out again before I had a chance to ask how she and the kids are faring.

I’m still here. Doing a bit of a sitting in front of the computer day, organising some more bits and bobs of Mum’s. Successfully got her internet turned off, and tax office notified… ticking things off slowly.

We’re going ok, missing her obviously, but just overwhelmed with it all. The kids are fine, water off their backs really, kids their age move on from thing like this within minutes.

Yep. You have a lot of loose ends to deal with. I hope it all goes smoothly.

I’m moving beyond the distress stage but it still seems hard to believe she’s suddenly gone.

I was thinking the other day that Ros would have had a good chuckle at that final scene from the memorial, when Henry and Maddie followed the piper out with their hands clamped over their ears :)

Happy birthday Mr Car.

PWM will be interested to know I picked a white gilled mushroom outside our front gate this morning. I brought it inside to photograph and spore print etc…

Peak Warming Man said:

Happy birthday Mr Car.

Ta. Should be a nice relaxing evening at least.

SARAH said:

Bubblecar said:

Looks like Sarah’s peeped out again before I had a chance to ask how she and the kids are faring.

I’m still here. Doing a bit of a sitting in front of the computer day, organising some more bits and bobs of Mum’s. Successfully got her internet turned off, and tax office notified… ticking things off slowly.

We’re going ok, missing her obviously, but just overwhelmed with it all. The kids are fine, water off their backs really, kids their age move on from thing like this within minutes.

The paperwork after a death is dreadful.

When mr kii died I had to send off so many death certificates to cover the bureaucratic needs of many agencies. The funeral home gave me a stack of sequentially numbered originals, which seemed excessive at the time. Some places wanted a scanned copy, and then wanted an original.
I’ve just remembered to keep one with me when I’m traveling home.

Peak Warming Man said:

Happy birthday Mr Car.

^ Wot e sed. 😁🍰🍰

Get much rain last night Woodie?
I got a shed load at the redoubt.

Peak Warming Man said:

Get much rain last night Woodie?
I got a shed load at the redoubt.

That wasn’t the place you wanted it though.

buffy said:

Mr buffy report (on that pancreas endoscopy done last week): Nothing to see here. Which is just what the written report he was given last week said. With pretty pictures as well. But the pathology etc is now through and it says the same. Another MRI in 6 months. Only thing still in the offing is the breath test thingy for Helicobacter pylori. If necessary that will just require some antibiotics.

Good-oh.

Woodie said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Happy birthday Mr Car.

^ Wot e sed. 😁🍰🍰

^ Wot they sed. 😁🍰🍰😁🍰🍰

We’ve had haircuts. It feels so good to no longer be a long-haired lout. Our haircuts got postponed twice, because the hairdresser’s mother had to have emergency heart surgery. She’s now on the mend, and apparently doing quite well.

I put together two standard lamps that we bought yesterday for the spare bedrooms. They work as expected.

Michael V said:

Woodie said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Happy birthday Mr Car.

^ Wot e sed. 😁🍰🍰

^ Wot they sed. 😁🍰🍰😁🍰🍰

Cheers :)

Many happy returns sir

BACK and a friendly local gave me a lift, so I was able to buy some heavy bottles (whisky, wine, bubbly etc).

As well as all the ingredients for a bumper batch of sausage rolls (two types, pork & lamb), a nice wagyu steak and mushrooms for tonight, and a choc eclair and apple turnover from JJ’s bakery.

dv said:

Many happy returns sir

Thankee kindly.

Peak Warming Man said:

Get much rain last night Woodie?
I got a shed load at the redoubt.

Cuppla flashy flashy bang bangs too. Haven’t looked but I’d suggest 15 – 20 moolies.

Bubblecar said:

BACK and a friendly local gave me a lift, so I was able to buy some heavy bottles (whisky, wine, bubbly etc).

As well as all the ingredients for a bumper batch of sausage rolls (two types, pork & lamb), a nice wagyu steak and mushrooms for tonight, and a choc eclair and apple turnover from JJ’s bakery.

I did mention the other day that wagyu steak was $55 kg in my local butcher’s window this week.

Bubblecar said:

Think I’ll give this a go. Be interesting to compare with the Scottish offerings.

Sampling a dram of it now.

Nose: Quite intense spice (first sniff made me sneeze), with the promised notes of vanilla toffee and a little citrus. A nice warming fog.

Palate: A luscious hit on the tongue, syrupy with caramel, vanilla and quite a lot of fruit, even a slight hint of pineapple.

Finish: Fades away all too quickly, but it’s a very agreeable young whisky.

Woodie said:

Bubblecar said:

BACK and a friendly local gave me a lift, so I was able to buy some heavy bottles (whisky, wine, bubbly etc).

As well as all the ingredients for a bumper batch of sausage rolls (two types, pork & lamb), a nice wagyu steak and mushrooms for tonight, and a choc eclair and apple turnover from JJ’s bakery.

I did mention the other day that wagyu steak was $55 kg in my local butcher’s window this week.

On special at our IGA, $40 a kg.

Well that the firewood ordered. $350 for a double tandem tipper trailer load of rounds.

Crank up the log splitter. 😁

Slight mishap today, I coughed so hard I threw up on my pants. The staff toilets have a shower so I washed pants, then since it was lunchtime anyway, headed over to the hub where they have a washer and dryer. Chucked the pants in the dryer for twenty minutes, all’s good.

Divine Angel said:

Slight mishap today, I coughed so hard I threw up on my pants. The staff toilets have a shower so I washed pants, then since it was lunchtime anyway, headed over to the hub where they have a washer and dryer. Chucked the pants in the dryer for twenty minutes, all’s good.

Still, an unpleasant experience. Were you in class when you threw up?

Bubblecar said:

Divine Angel said:

Slight mishap today, I coughed so hard I threw up on my pants. The staff toilets have a shower so I washed pants, then since it was lunchtime anyway, headed over to the hub where they have a washer and dryer. Chucked the pants in the dryer for twenty minutes, all’s good.

Still, an unpleasant experience. Were you in class when you threw up?

As soon as I started gagging I ran to the toilets. It was only a couple of minutes til the lunch bell so I didn’t miss anything.

I have to say though, all the staff there are just so lovely. The absolute best. No one wants to be the new casual who embarrasses themselves.

Some cosy nostalgia here, Woodie might like it:

1975: MODEL RAILWAYS – All You Need to Know | Model World | BBC Archive

Join Bob Symes-Schutzmann for three special model railway themed editions of the hobby series, Model World.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItRnBVTkN-8

Divine Angel said:

Bubblecar said:

Divine Angel said:

Slight mishap today, I coughed so hard I threw up on my pants. The staff toilets have a shower so I washed pants, then since it was lunchtime anyway, headed over to the hub where they have a washer and dryer. Chucked the pants in the dryer for twenty minutes, all’s good.

Still, an unpleasant experience. Were you in class when you threw up?

As soon as I started gagging I ran to the toilets. It was only a couple of minutes til the lunch bell so I didn’t miss anything.

I have to say though, all the staff there are just so lovely. The absolute best. No one wants to be the new casual who embarrasses themselves.

:)

Bubblecar said:

Some cosy nostalgia here, Woodie might like it:

1975: MODEL RAILWAYS – All You Need to Know | Model World | BBC Archive

Join Bob Symes-Schutzmann for three special model railway themed editions of the hobby series, Model World.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItRnBVTkN-8

Kewlie McGoolies. I’ll take a look. 😁🚂🚂

The lady I replaced today, I’ve replaced several times now. I said I hoped she was OK. Turns out, she had long covid last year which wrecked her lungs… I deeply sympathise. Good to know I’m not alone haha.

Woodie said:

Bubblecar said:

Some cosy nostalgia here, Woodie might like it:

1975: MODEL RAILWAYS – All You Need to Know | Model World | BBC Archive

Join Bob Symes-Schutzmann for three special model railway themed editions of the hobby series, Model World.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItRnBVTkN-8

Kewlie McGoolies. I’ll take a look. 😁🚂🚂

Bob Symes-Shutzmann was quite a character. Despite his British accent, he was an Austrian-born inventor, engineer, TV presenter and ran an actual real narrow gauge timber railway in Switzerland.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Symes

Divine Angel said:

The lady I replaced today, I’ve replaced several times now. I said I hoped she was OK. Turns out, she had long covid last year which wrecked her lungs… I deeply sympathise. Good to know I’m not alone haha.

Damn. I hope I never get covid.

Going to make an appointment for another round of shots soon, as well as the flu shots.

Ep was n the stand the whole day today.. she talked abut her relationship with her Husband and the kids and her stresses about hospitals and how she lost faith in them because they messed up a few times – I thought that was an interesting angle as she says she lost faith in the system.. and yet she was allegedly going to enrol to be a nurse or midwife or something… I probably wouldn’t have discussed those two things…

anyway, she admits to foraging and on more than one occassion… it looks like she was fairly confident in identifying different mushrooms. and she again admits to having a dehydrator

Remember the police video when she says she has never owned one?

In the police interview she said she has never foraged …

She also said she has never had a biopsy of any kind… even though there are texts messages of her talking to her MIL about having to get one…

she’ll be on the stand for all of tomorrow I suspect.. and maybe the next day…

and there’s not an available seat int he house… with people lining up outside the court house as if they are waiting for tickets to woodstock.

Arts said:

Ep was n the stand the whole day today.. she talked abut her relationship with her Husband and the kids and her stresses about hospitals and how she lost faith in them because they messed up a few times – I thought that was an interesting angle as she says she lost faith in the system.. and yet she was allegedly going to enrol to be a nurse or midwife or something… I probably wouldn’t have discussed those two things…

anyway, she admits to foraging and on more than one occassion… it looks like she was fairly confident in identifying different mushrooms. and she again admits to having a dehydrator

Remember the police video when she says she has never owned one?

In the police interview she said she has never foraged …

She also said she has never had a biopsy of any kind… even though there are texts messages of her talking to her MIL about having to get one…

she’ll be on the stand for all of tomorrow I suspect.. and maybe the next day…

and there’s not an available seat int he house… with people lining up outside the court house as if they are waiting for tickets to woodstock.

I wonder if she realises how hopeless it’s looking for her.

So while the defence team is trying to discredit the experts, she’s up there caught in several lies. Interesting strategy.

Speaking of courts, here’s a stenographer.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/s/5AMl5fd4Vb

Divine Angel said:

Speaking of courts, here’s a stenographer.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/s/5AMl5fd4Vb

Looks a bit Fisher-Price.

I’m imagining Arts’ head exploding reading the comments on this one.

https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/s/bhDLqw9nxQ

Truck drivers are more likely to be serial killers, while women are more likely to be their victims.

Divine Angel said:

I’m imagining Arts’ head exploding reading the comments on this one.

https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/s/bhDLqw9nxQ

Truck drivers are more likely to be serial killers, while women are more likely to be their victims.

Perhaps not surprising given that truck driving is the single most numerous male occupation.

Michael V said:

We’ve had haircuts. It feels so good to no longer be a long-haired lout. Our haircuts got postponed twice, because the hairdresser’s mother had to have emergency heart surgery. She’s now on the mend, and apparently doing quite well.

I put together two standard lamps that we bought yesterday for the spare bedrooms. They work as expected.

I didn’t get my scheduled haircut today because M was unable to walk this morning and had to go to Emergency to get her knee looked at. She will phone me with another appointment later in the week, assuming the knee behaves itself on the anti-inflammatories and painkillers.

Divine Angel said:

I’m imagining Arts’ head exploding reading the comments on this one.

https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/s/bhDLqw9nxQ

Truck drivers are more likely to be serial killers, while women are more likely to be their victims.

Being on the road and opportunity ?

Woodie said:

Well that the firewood ordered. $350 for a double tandem tipper trailer load of rounds.

Crank up the log splitter. 😁

Yes, that will have to happen here again in the next couple of days. The big trailer is still 2/3 full, but splitting and stacking needs to be done in sessions. Not all at once.

Divine Angel said:

I’m imagining Arts’ head exploding reading the comments on this one.

https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/s/bhDLqw9nxQ

Truck drivers are more likely to be serial killers, while women are more likely to be their victims.

We have had a few murderers though this office in the last month

Cymek said:

Divine Angel said:

I’m imagining Arts’ head exploding reading the comments on this one.

https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/s/bhDLqw9nxQ

Truck drivers are more likely to be serial killers, while women are more likely to be their victims.

Being on the road and opportunity ?

Women mainly being sex workers along highways, according to the FBI report. Truck drivers pick up the sex workers, don’t want to pay or something, and just murder them instead.

Divine Angel said:

So while the defence team is trying to discredit the experts, she’s up there caught in several lies. Interesting strategy.

they’ll say that she panicked in the post lies, but the sticking point is the lie that got the guests there to begin with.

Divine Angel said:

Slight mishap today, I coughed so hard I threw up on my pants. The staff toilets have a shower so I washed pants, then since it was lunchtime anyway, headed over to the hub where they have a washer and dryer. Chucked the pants in the dryer for twenty minutes, all’s good.

Gosh!

Should you even be at work?

Bubblecar said:

Arts said:

Ep was n the stand the whole day today.. she talked abut her relationship with her Husband and the kids and her stresses about hospitals and how she lost faith in them because they messed up a few times – I thought that was an interesting angle as she says she lost faith in the system.. and yet she was allegedly going to enrol to be a nurse or midwife or something… I probably wouldn’t have discussed those two things…

anyway, she admits to foraging and on more than one occassion… it looks like she was fairly confident in identifying different mushrooms. and she again admits to having a dehydrator

Remember the police video when she says she has never owned one?

In the police interview she said she has never foraged …

She also said she has never had a biopsy of any kind… even though there are texts messages of her talking to her MIL about having to get one…

she’ll be on the stand for all of tomorrow I suspect.. and maybe the next day…

and there’s not an available seat int he house… with people lining up outside the court house as if they are waiting for tickets to woodstock.

I wonder if she realises how hopeless it’s looking for her.

I dont know if it’s hopeless… it’s kind of difficult to prove intent…

Divine Angel said:

I’m imagining Arts’ head exploding reading the comments on this one.

https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/s/bhDLqw9nxQ

Truck drivers are more likely to be serial killers, while women are more likely to be their victims.

I’m not going to read them, but long haul truck drivers and police are frequently serial killers.

Michael V said:

Divine Angel said:

Slight mishap today, I coughed so hard I threw up on my pants. The staff toilets have a shower so I washed pants, then since it was lunchtime anyway, headed over to the hub where they have a washer and dryer. Chucked the pants in the dryer for twenty minutes, all’s good.

Gosh!

Should you even be at work?

I was fine before and after, but if they call me tomorrow I’ll say I’m unwell.

Arts said:

Bubblecar said:

Arts said:

Ep was n the stand the whole day today.. she talked abut her relationship with her Husband and the kids and her stresses about hospitals and how she lost faith in them because they messed up a few times – I thought that was an interesting angle as she says she lost faith in the system.. and yet she was allegedly going to enrol to be a nurse or midwife or something… I probably wouldn’t have discussed those two things…

anyway, she admits to foraging and on more than one occassion… it looks like she was fairly confident in identifying different mushrooms. and she again admits to having a dehydrator

Remember the police video when she says she has never owned one?

In the police interview she said she has never foraged …

She also said she has never had a biopsy of any kind… even though there are texts messages of her talking to her MIL about having to get one…

she’ll be on the stand for all of tomorrow I suspect.. and maybe the next day…

and there’s not an available seat int he house… with people lining up outside the court house as if they are waiting for tickets to woodstock.

I wonder if she realises how hopeless it’s looking for her.

I dont know if it’s hopeless… it’s kind of difficult to prove intent…

I found the rundown on the money interesting. She seems to have been quite free with money for the family.

Divine Angel said:

The lady I replaced today, I’ve replaced several times now. I said I hoped she was OK. Turns out, she had long covid last year which wrecked her lungs… I deeply sympathise. Good to know I’m not alone haha.

Bloody.

:(

buffy said:

Woodie said:

Well that the firewood ordered. $350 for a double tandem tipper trailer load of rounds.

Crank up the log splitter. 😁

Yes, that will have to happen here again in the next couple of days. The big trailer is still 2/3 full, but splitting and stacking needs to be done in sessions. Not all at once.

The Firewood Man took $180 off for delivering rounds instead of fully split.

buffy said:

Arts said:

Bubblecar said:

I wonder if she realises how hopeless it’s looking for her.

I dont know if it’s hopeless… it’s kind of difficult to prove intent…

I found the rundown on the money interesting. She seems to have been quite free with money for the family.

I do like how’s she’s still sticking to the Asian grocer thing.. wild mushrooms, forest mushrooms.. packaging…

Woodie said:

buffy said:

Woodie said:

Well that the firewood ordered. $350 for a double tandem tipper trailer load of rounds.

Crank up the log splitter. 😁

Yes, that will have to happen here again in the next couple of days. The big trailer is still 2/3 full, but splitting and stacking needs to be done in sessions. Not all at once.

The Firewood Man took $180 off for delivering rounds instead of fully split.

Fair enough too. There are a couple of rather long (and large) logs on the trailer that Mr buffy will have to cut to length before we split them and I will need the handtruck to move them from the trailer to the splitter. But most of it he docked with his docking saw at the bush. Looks a bit like this:

(Do you need another toy Woodie? Then you can order your wood in logs…

Arts said:

buffy said:

Arts said:

I dont know if it’s hopeless… it’s kind of difficult to prove intent…

I found the rundown on the money interesting. She seems to have been quite free with money for the family.

I do like how’s she’s still sticking to the Asian grocer thing.. wild mushrooms, forest mushrooms.. packaging…

I’m very deliberately only reading the live blog reporting, but not the bits where the reporters sum up etc. I don’t want to know what the reporter thinks. I know it’s not the same as the transcript, but it’s reasonably close.

There is another high profile trial soon in Ballarat.

Trial date set for Patrick Stephenson, accused of killing Samantha Murphy

buffy said:

Woodie said:

buffy said:

Yes, that will have to happen here again in the next couple of days. The big trailer is still 2/3 full, but splitting and stacking needs to be done in sessions. Not all at once.

The Firewood Man took $180 off for delivering rounds instead of fully split.

Fair enough too. There are a couple of rather long (and large) logs on the trailer that Mr buffy will have to cut to length before we split them and I will need the handtruck to move them from the trailer to the splitter. But most of it he docked with his docking saw at the bush. Looks a bit like this:

(Do you need another toy Woodie? Then you can order your wood in logs…

Rounds are heavy enough to go luggin’ them around as they are. Mr Firewood Man gets his logs in power pole lengths.

Divine Angel said:

Speaking of courts, here’s a stenographer.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/s/5AMl5fd4Vb

I have a friend who used to have that job in the Supreme Court of NSW (IIRC). He was made redundant by computers about 30 years ago and went on to become the Personal Assistant to the Australian President of an international medical appliance company.

buffy said:

Arts said:

buffy said:

I found the rundown on the money interesting. She seems to have been quite free with money for the family.

I do like how’s she’s still sticking to the Asian grocer thing.. wild mushrooms, forest mushrooms.. packaging…

I’m very deliberately only reading the live blog reporting, but not the bits where the reporters sum up etc. I don’t want to know what the reporter thinks. I know it’s not the same as the transcript, but it’s reasonably close.

EP literally said the words..

Arts said:

buffy said:

Arts said:

I do like how’s she’s still sticking to the Asian grocer thing.. wild mushrooms, forest mushrooms.. packaging…

I’m very deliberately only reading the live blog reporting, but not the bits where the reporters sum up etc. I don’t want to know what the reporter thinks. I know it’s not the same as the transcript, but it’s reasonably close.

EP literally said the words..

Yes, that’s why I’m just reading the reporting bit.

Arts said:

Divine Angel said:

I’m imagining Arts’ head exploding reading the comments on this one.

https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/s/bhDLqw9nxQ

Truck drivers are more likely to be serial killers, while women are more likely to be their victims.

I’m not going to read them, but long haul truck drivers and police are frequently serial killers.

Phew, luckily I’m a short haul truck driver. For a moment there I thought I might have been a serial killer looking for a victim.

People running for their lives as Mt Etna erupts
https://www.reddit.com/r/NatureIsFuckingLit/s/o1xnVB1XAt

Kingy said:

Arts said:

Divine Angel said:

I’m imagining Arts’ head exploding reading the comments on this one.

https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/s/bhDLqw9nxQ

Truck drivers are more likely to be serial killers, while women are more likely to be their victims.

I’m not going to read them, but long haul truck drivers and police are frequently serial killers.

Phew, luckily I’m a short haul truck driver. For a moment there I thought I might have been a serial killer looking for a victim.

Something that is amusing is my room has an old walk in freezer in it.
Its a selling point for a serial killer looking for somewhere to live.

Cymek said:

Kingy said:

Arts said:

I’m not going to read them, but long haul truck drivers and police are frequently serial killers.

Phew, luckily I’m a short haul truck driver. For a moment there I thought I might have been a serial killer looking for a victim.

Something that is amusing is my room has an old walk in freezer in it.
Its a selling point for a serial killer looking for somewhere to live.

our serial killers tend to just dispose of bodies in the bush…

Kingy said:

Arts said:

Divine Angel said:

I’m imagining Arts’ head exploding reading the comments on this one.

https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/s/bhDLqw9nxQ

Truck drivers are more likely to be serial killers, while women are more likely to be their victims.

I’m not going to read them, but long haul truck drivers and police are frequently serial killers.

Phew, luckily I’m a short haul truck driver. For a moment there I thought I might have been a serial killer looking for a victim.

back int he day long-haul truckers was the perfect job for a SK especially in the USA… since agencies didn’t really talk to each other very much and jurisdictions had almost no communication – if you were a long haul trucker and wanted to get away with killing people for a long time – it was pretty easy.

I worked on a cold case of bodies of sex workers showing up in rest areas and forests across Germany.. so I guess Europe was also a SK paradise…

those were the days ..

Arts said:

Kingy said:

Arts said:

I’m not going to read them, but long haul truck drivers and police are frequently serial killers.

Phew, luckily I’m a short haul truck driver. For a moment there I thought I might have been a serial killer looking for a victim.

back int he day long-haul truckers was the perfect job for a SK especially in the USA… since agencies didn’t really talk to each other very much and jurisdictions had almost no communication – if you were a long haul trucker and wanted to get away with killing people for a long time – it was pretty easy.

I worked on a cold case of bodies of sex workers showing up in rest areas and forests across Germany.. so I guess Europe was also a SK paradise…

those were the days ..

We had a parole report for a child killer the other day
Interesting to read in a macabre type way
Parole was refused.

Arts said:

Kingy said:

Arts said:

I’m not going to read them, but long haul truck drivers and police are frequently serial killers.

Phew, luckily I’m a short haul truck driver. For a moment there I thought I might have been a serial killer looking for a victim.

back int he day long-haul truckers was the perfect job for a SK especially in the USA… since agencies didn’t really talk to each other very much and jurisdictions had almost no communication – if you were a long haul trucker and wanted to get away with killing people for a long time – it was pretty easy.

I worked on a cold case of bodies of sex workers showing up in rest areas and forests across Germany.. so I guess Europe was also a SK paradise…

those were the days ..

I suppose that the ‘ídeal’ SK is one who has a modus operandi that can accommodate some variation (enough to make ‘connection’ between the crimes difficult) but which will still work, allied to a job or lifestyle that provides mobility over a wide area.

captain_spalding said:

Arts said:

Kingy said:

Phew, luckily I’m a short haul truck driver. For a moment there I thought I might have been a serial killer looking for a victim.

back int he day long-haul truckers was the perfect job for a SK especially in the USA… since agencies didn’t really talk to each other very much and jurisdictions had almost no communication – if you were a long haul trucker and wanted to get away with killing people for a long time – it was pretty easy.

I worked on a cold case of bodies of sex workers showing up in rest areas and forests across Germany.. so I guess Europe was also a SK paradise…

those were the days ..

I suppose that the ‘ídeal’ SK is one who has a modus operandi that can accommodate some variation (enough to make ‘connection’ between the crimes difficult) but which will still work, allied to a job or lifestyle that provides mobility over a wide area.

Not just connection, but dumping the body hundreds of miles away on a highway frequented by truckers. Almost impossible to know which truckers traversed both the pick up and dumping sites.

Arts said:

… since agencies didn’t really talk to each other very much and jurisdictions had almost no communication …

Well, that’s the problem with the American system of having ‘county’ police.

There’s 3,144 ‘counties’ in the USA, so you’ve probably got about 3,000 different police forces. You commit a crime, and flee just a few miles down the road, and the coppers chasing you are powerless.

Trying to get co-ordination and communication among them must be a nightmare.

captain_spalding said:

Arts said:

Kingy said:

Phew, luckily I’m a short haul truck driver. For a moment there I thought I might have been a serial killer looking for a victim.

back int he day long-haul truckers was the perfect job for a SK especially in the USA… since agencies didn’t really talk to each other very much and jurisdictions had almost no communication – if you were a long haul trucker and wanted to get away with killing people for a long time – it was pretty easy.

I worked on a cold case of bodies of sex workers showing up in rest areas and forests across Germany.. so I guess Europe was also a SK paradise…

those were the days ..

I suppose that the ‘ídeal’ SK is one who has a modus operandi that can accommodate some variation (enough to make ‘connection’ between the crimes difficult) but which will still work, allied to a job or lifestyle that provides mobility over a wide area.

lots of SK’s dont really have an MO, for the classic dichotomous classification they would be the disorganised versions. … but many seem to have a signature… it’s like the conscious mind can be controlled, but the nuances of behaviour cannot..

captain_spalding said:

Arts said:

… since agencies didn’t really talk to each other very much and jurisdictions had almost no communication …

Well, that’s the problem with the American system of having ‘county’ police.

There’s 3,144 ‘counties’ in the USA, so you’ve probably got about 3,000 different police forces. You commit a crime, and flee just a few miles down the road, and the coppers chasing you are powerless.

Trying to get co-ordination and communication among them must be a nightmare.

they have systems now like CODIS and so on..

Arts said:

… it’s like the conscious mind can be controlled, but the nuances of behaviour cannot..

A compulsion? An urge to satisfy some need, or to ‘address’ something that’s important to them, in manner that they consider satisfactory?

Arts said:

captain_spalding said:

Arts said:

… since agencies didn’t really talk to each other very much and jurisdictions had almost no communication …

Well, that’s the problem with the American system of having ‘county’ police.

There’s 3,144 ‘counties’ in the USA, so you’ve probably got about 3,000 different police forces. You commit a crime, and flee just a few miles down the road, and the coppers chasing you are powerless.

Trying to get co-ordination and communication among them must be a nightmare.

they have systems now like CODIS and so on..

Well, yeah, even Jake and Elwood knew about ‘SCMODS’. :)

captain_spalding said:

Arts said:

… it’s like the conscious mind can be controlled, but the nuances of behaviour cannot..

A compulsion? An urge to satisfy some need, or to ‘address’ something that’s important to them, in manner that they consider satisfactory?

sure.. for some of them.

Arts, do you know if the Yank police forces have any doctrine of ‘hot pursuit’?

Suppose you’re a county copper, and you’re e.g. chasing someone who just held up a ‘gas station’, and they cross the ‘county line’, into a places where you’re technically powerless.

If you catch up to them, and make an arrest, are the arrest, and your authority to make it, considered valid?

captain_spalding said:

Arts, do you know if the Yank police forces have any doctrine of ‘hot pursuit’?

Suppose you’re a county copper, and you’re e.g. chasing someone who just held up a ‘gas station’, and they cross the ‘county line’, into a places where you’re technically powerless.

If you catch up to them, and make an arrest, are the arrest, and your authority to make it, considered valid?

yes, it falls under the rule of fresh pursuit. so they can cross and arrest.. then haul the offenders arse back to their county